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Victoria Cougar Brett Lervold tries to deflect the puck past Campbell River Storm goalie Jesse Michel during the first period of game number three of their VIJHL Championship Series at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Despite another stand-out season, the Cougars couldn’t edge past a strong Campbell River squad, losing the series 4-0.

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The cost of the Johnson Street Bridge will increase by $4.8 million if council approves a recommendation by staff. A report from the director of engineering and public works, going to council on Thursday, says the additional funds are for increased costs due to schedule delays and additional legal costs for external legal advice and participation in mediation. This increase would bring the budget for the bridge to $97.6 million. The original budget was estimated at $63 million. Coun. Ben Isitt, said he will not be supporting the $4.8 million expense. “I think the project has been subject to a lack of financial controls from the very outset, and I still don’t have enough certainty in what the end game looks like to be able to approve any additional allocation.” Before he will consider approving the request, Isitt said questions still need to be answered regarding the seismic standard of the new bridge. Mayor Lisa Helps said this request for more money is not a surprise. “I voted against the budget originally, because I had a sense that the contingency budget was too small for such a large project at only four per cent.” If approved, the total contingency would increase to 7.5 per cent. Helps said she will be supporting the recommendation because she wants to keep the project moving forward. “It’s unfortunate, but it’s not really optional. If we vote against it, then we put the project at a standstill, and the project was already at a standstill for 15 months, so I’m not willing to do that again,” she said. “I think it’s really important to keep this project limping along, moving forward.”

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New DNA project aims to personalize treatment Fairfield’s Heart pharmacy is one of 22 pharmacies across B.C. particpating in the pilot project Andrea Peacock Victoria News

A new pharmacy research project aims to prescribe personalized medicine to patients. The Genomics for Precision Drug Therapy in the Community Pharmacy project will sequence patients’ DNA to determine medication selection and dosage. Research will be conducted at UBC’s faculty of pharmaceutical sciences. “The aim is to try and use a person’s DNA to make decisions about the most frequently prescribed drugs,” said Cindy Chen, pharmacist at Heart Pharmacy in Victoria, one of the 22 pharmacies across B.C. involved in collecting patients’ DNA for the study. “We’ve been talking about personalizing medicine for so long, [and] I think we can begin to put this into practice,” said Corey Nislow, professor in the department of pharmaceutical sciences at UBC. “Your genome and DNA sequence influences so many aspects of your life and your health and illness, that there’s many different ways to use this information to tackle different health challenges.” For the pilot project, the focus is on warfarin, a commonly used anti-coagulant drug. “It’s one of those drugs we start everyone on a standardized dose. But for the majority of people, this dose has to be adjusted multiple times over the course of the therapy,” said Chen. “When we sequence a person’s DNA, there is a site on there that tells us how they will actually

be affected by the warfarin drug. By knowing this information, we’ll be able to give them exactly the right dose to start with and not mess around.” Pharmacists at the 22 pharmacies will recruit a total of 200 patients who are currently taking warfarin to be part of the study and collect saliva samples to be sent to the lab at UBC. “We’re going to decode the sequence of all 20,000 genes in every patient’s genome.” said Nislow. He said he hopes the pilot project takes 12 months or less. Then, researchers will be able to expand the research to look at the 150 other drugs for which DNA is known to impact a patient’s response. “The first drug will take the most time, because that’s where we’re decoding your DNA. We’re indexing that DNA, and for the next drug, it literally will be as simple as typing the second drug and doing a query on the information,” Nislow said. The information on each person’s DNA is secure and confidential, he noted. “The name and demographic information is separated from the actual DNA sequence information. So I see a sample in a tube with a barcode. I don’t see a name.” Patients involved in the pilot project will not get any information back about their

DNA. It is purely for research purposes. The current cost to sequence a person’s DNA is $1,500 and takes two weeks, Nislow said, adding he expects the time and cost to continue to be reduced. “The pace of technology development in DNA sequencing has been astounding.” The budget for the pilot project is $400,000 and is funded by the B.C. Pharmacy Association and Genome B.C. Research. Nislow said he expects to be able to put this personalized medication into practice within three years. “We have to start bending the cost curve in health care, and one way to do that is to stop giving people drugs that can’t benefit them, and get them on the right dose faster.” andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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for reducing costs by eliminating the public art, budgeted at $250,000, or the E&N Train Station, budgeted at $204,000. Helps said she is not willing to look into the elimination of the rail station. “I think sustainable transportation is the future of this city, this Island, this region. So I’m not willing to entertain that.” However, she is open to eliminating the public art. “In the best-case scenario, sure, a quarter of a million dollars on public art is a good idea. In a project that’s over budget and potentially climbing, I’m not so sure.” andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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Victoria News phone audit to assess home delivery An effort to evaluate how thoroughly the Victoria News is reaching its readers is the subject of an automated telephone audit. While the calls will be coming from a U.S.-based phone number, the survey of Victoria and Esquimalt households is not spam, said Marilou Pasion, regional circulation manager, Black Press Vancouver Island. It’s part of an Island-wide circulation survey for Black Press, the parent company of the Victoria News. “These are legitimate phone calls,” Pasion said. “It’s part of our continuing way of making sure our papers are getting out. It’s quality control.”

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Soup Kitchen donation gives thanks to Our Place After serving clients from Our Place for the last year, a $5,000 donation says thank you to hosts and helps with planned upgrade to dining hall After spending the last year serving hearty soups for breakfast at Our Place on Pandora Street, the Soup Kitchen is celebrating its return home with a donation to its hosts of $5,000. The Soup Kitchen, formally known as the 9-10 Club, has been running a daily soup kitchen out of the St. Andrew’s Cathedral for 32 years, but had to move out last year when the cathedral began extensive renovations. Rather than stop service, the Soup Kitchen volunteers approached Our Place and a unique partnership was formed. “Our Place came to our rescue,” says Richard Marshall, chair of the soup kitchen’s board. “The mission offered us free use of the dining hall – and the reception from staff was incredible. We didn’t know what to expect when we first arrived, but it far exceeded any expectations we had.” Adds Don Evans, executive director of Our Place: “It really was our pleasure. “Anything that benefits the most vulDon Evans is the executive director of nerable citizens of our community has Our Place. our support. With a little bit of shuffling over the last 13 months, we were happy Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View St. to help The Soup Kitchen and its guests Donations can be made to The 9-10 find a home at Our Place.” Club Serving Soup to the Hungry. To thank Our Place for its generosity, editor@vicnews.com the Soup Kitchen board has donated $5,000 toward a new bussing station in the dining hall at Our Place. “A bussing station will make life much Give us your comments by email: editor@ easier for all concerned,” says Marshall. vicnews.com or on our Facebook page at “Hopefully this donation will help kickFacebook.com/victorianews. start funding for this project’s early completion.” Total cost of the bussing station will be $15,000, and donations can be made at www.ourplacesociety.com or by phone at 250-388-7112. The Soup Kitchen operates from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday at St.

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Minimum wage woes Labour leaders in British Columbia looking for a big jump in the province’s minimum wage were disappointed with the modest 20 cents an hour hike. At the same time, those who actually make the minimum collectively shrugged at the raise, which amounts to about $30 per month more for fulltime workers, less taxes and other deductions. Owners of small and medium-sized businesses whose input the province used to determine the hike claimed boosting the rate from $10.25 an hour to $15 would kill many of their operations. Maybe so, but the whole discussion prompted a number of questions. Should someone who is just starting out in their working life and is happy to have money in their pocket make the same as someone trying to pay rent or raise a family? And when we hear about fast-food putlets in Alberta’s oil patch country paying upwards of $18 an hour, does it mean workers here are valued less, despite doing the same job? Business owners talk about paying what “the market will bear.” In other words, that means paying as much as the place down the street in the same industry. Operators of traditionally low-wage businesses will generally pay as little as possible while maintaining the ability to attract staff. Is it up to every business owner to help their staff get ahead, at the risk of shutterigng their businsess? We think not. But we do appreciate those that make it a point to pay more than minimum out of respect for their staff.

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Readers respond: politics and smog Women deserve to feel safe In light of the recent assaults on young women in the Victoria area I am writing to you to express my concern. The sexual assault on March 3 of a Langford woman and the assault and attempted robbery on March 13 of a young woman in Colwood are alarming. As a young woman my initial reaction is fear. I have often feared for my own safety when walking alone at night and I feel that this is unfair. These violent assaults of women in my neighbourhood and city make me angry. We should be able to walk around whenever and wherever we like at anytime of day. We deserve to feel safe. This is an important issue to the criminal justice system because assault is a common offence that often goes unreported. Sexual assault is an indictable offence and is a direct violation of the Canadian Criminal Code. Victims of assault suffer great mental distress,

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Courts out of line on marijuana use Re: High court to decide right to pot cookies (News, March 20) Why are the courts denying people who already have the right to smoke dried marijuana the right to use it in other forms? Twice it has been proven that it is unconstitutional to deny the patients the use of marijuana in oil or food form. Why are those cases not used as precedent? It is helping patients live a healthier life and they are doing so within their legal limits. It is ridiculous to tell medical

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Thinking inside and outside the box Governments have a habit of thinking inside the box. The minimum wage issue is just one tiny example. Instead of coming up with a fair system for those on minimum wage, the province comes up with a plan that likely won’t help our poorest workers. The provincial mandarins should look at a minimum wage scale for different sectors. Such a system might not be perfect, but it will at least be more fair. P.M. Peterson Victoria

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Province making progress on battle against poverty The B.C. government has made its ing for jobs that are identified as in most significant moves in decades demand, requiring high school and to address the needs of some of the occupation-specific training that can province’s poorest people. be completed in a year or The largest financial comless. They include retail mitment is for a new prosales, general office work gram to help single parents and assistance jobs in escape from the welfare health services. trap. Another overdue policy There are 16,000 single change is to double the parents in B.C. receiving proallowable earnings for all vincial income assistance or income assistance recipidisability payments, most of ents from $200 to $400 a them women. month. Even if they could find an This gives people a entry-level job, it wouldn’t chance to improve their Tom Fletcher circumstances by taking pay enough to cover the child care they would need to go to whatever part-time or B.C. Views work. casual work they can Worst of all, the current manage, without havsystem requires that if they enrol in ing that little income cut from their training, they lose their income assisalready meagre welfare cheques. tance, including dental and extended And then there was the recent decimedical care for themselves and their sion to end the claw-back of parental children. child support payments from income That is the welfare trap, one of the assistance payments. most perverse government policies The province has for many years to have survived into our supposedly run a costly child maintenance enlightened modern era. enforcement program to track down The new program takes effect in (mostly) deadbeat dads and force September. It will not only continue them to pay at least a token amount income assistance payments when to support their children. single parents enrol in skills trainNow when they pay child support ing, it promises to cover their child to a single parent on income assiscare and transportation costs for an tance, they will at least have the satisapproved training program of up to faction of knowing the children actuone year.Medical and child care costs ally receive the extra benefit. will then be covered for up to a year These harsh, historic policies were after training, to allow a transition to built around a philosophy that welfare employment. is a temporary last resort, to be withApproved training means traindrawn as soon as some other source

of income is identified. That is a valid if unfashionable position to take on behalf of working taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only makes sense if the income assistance recipient has a realistic option. For those who are already in the entry-level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index. A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world. I have been contacted by several low-income seniors who read my recent column on B.C.’s Seniors’ Advocate. They were asking where to find out if they are eligible for support programs such as the SAFER rent subsidy, assistance for Medical Services Plan premiums, property tax deferment and grants to help with home modifications for disabilities. I apologize for this oversight. One place to start is the Seniors’ Advocate toll-free information line, 1-877-9523181, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Springtime in Victoria is reminiscent of another city on a beautiful, large Pacific Ocean island – Tokyo. The cities both seemingly wake from winter with the blooming of Japanese cherry blossoms, and this spring the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria will bring a little more of Tokyo to Victoria. Opening Thursday (March 26), the AGGV presents Kabuki: Japan’s Dynamic Theatre in Prints, an exhibition celebrating Kabuki theatre, the classical dance-drama that originated in Tokyo in the 17th century. “Kabuki theatre is known for its very stylized drama and elaborate makeup,” says Barry Till, AGGV curator of Asian art. “It became a common form of entertainment in the registered red-light district in old Tokyo where a crowd of various social classes would gather under one roof – something that happened nowhere else in the city.” The Kabuki stage provided exciting entertainment with new music and dance performed by famous male actors. The stage features a walkway extending into the audience and via which dramatic entrances and exits are made. Performances went from morning until sunset, and the area around the theatres was lush with shops selling kabuki souvenirs, especially woodblock prints, collected like movie posters. Kabuki: Japan’s Dynamic Theatre in Prints runs through June 15 and features more than forty 19th and 20th century portraits of actors from the Gallery’s extensive collection, including works by masters of the Japanese wood print and painting art form, ukiyo-e. For more information, visit aggv.ca or call 250384-4171.

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Want to volunteer? Opportunities are available through these positions at Volunteer Victoria. Please call 250-386-2269 or online at volunteervictoria.bc.ca. ••• The Victoria AM Association is looking for dedicated, personable people to meet at least two cruise ships per week. Volunteers put a friendly face on Victoria and provide visitors with local tourist information and souvenir handouts to make their visit to Victoria memorable. Signs of Hope in Africa is hosting its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 5 at Beckwith Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers needed to help with carnival games, craft station, face-painting, barbecue, coffee station and the 20,000 chocolate egg hunt. Special Olympics Victoria provides individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport and social experiences. It is launching a new program called Active Start for two to six year olds this September. Registration begins in June. The Canucks Autism Network is looking for a children’s indoor soccer assistant to help staff deliver the I CAN Play Soccer program to kids and teens with autism. The YM-YWCA of Greater Victoria is looking for volunteers to assist with the operation of their Westshore Organic Teaching Garden. You will have a hands on experience and learn about the complete growing cycle from seed, to market, to preserving the harvest. Victoria Silver Threads Service, which operates two senior activity centres, is looking for a treasurer to join the organization’s leadership team. A professional designation would be preferred. Victoria Health Cooperative is looking for an administrative and website support volunteer. The commitment is flexible and is for a few hours per month. The Victoria Global Village Store – supporting cooperative and self-help groups in their efforts to make a living through alternative trade -- is looking for a customer service and cashier volunteer to assist with the operation of the store.

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The Victoria Cougars 2014-25 season came to an abrupt end in Campbell River Friday night as the Campbell River Storm took Game 4 of their Vancouver Island junior Hockey League Championship Series game 3-2. The win gave the Storm a 4-0 sweep of their lower Island rivals. Connor Logan, Gage Colpron and Michael Olson scored for Campbell River, playing before another sellout crowd at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena. The Storm also received a 23-save performance from Jesse Michel, who was making his second straight start between the pipes. Victoria made things interesting though. Trailing 3-0, the Cougars roared back with a pair of third-period goals to cut the deficit to one. PJ Heger scored at 5:04 to put Victoria on the board. Then, with 35 seconds remaining in regulation, Sam McMullen pulled the Cougars to within striking distance. It was the first point of the series for McMullen, who won the regular season scoring title. The goal by McMullen set up an electric finish. With 5.4 seconds remaining in regulation and the faceoff to the right of Michel, McMullen won the draw back to Wade Johnson who was stationed at the left point. Johnson then fed the puck over to a wide-open

Nathan Looysen who ripped a shot just wide of the net. Campbell River had opened the scoring off a turnover at 2:31 of the first period. After intercepting a pass, Colin Blake skated up ice leading an odd man rush. Feeding the puck over to Logan, the former Peninsula Panthers forward beat Anthony Ciurro short side for his third goal of the playoffs. There was no scoring until Colpron made it 2-0 from a sharp angle at 1:11 of the second period. Then at 9:46, Olson walked out in front of the net and put the puck behind Ciurro who finished with 20 saves. Michel, who was named the game’s first star, denied McMullen on a shorthanded breakaway attempt during the second period and then robbed Lane Van de Wetering off a penalty shot in the third period. Victoria finished 0-for-2 with the man advantage; meanwhile, the Storm went 0-for-5. A repeat was just not in the cards for the threetime defending champion Cougars, who managed to score only seven goals in the series. Campbell River’s last VIJHL title was in 2004. Robert Zadra and Dane Feeney were named playoff M.V.P. for their respective teams. It was the final junior game for Michael Fretz, Howard Howden, Jake Stolz, Johnson, McMullen, and Zadra. The Campbell River Storm now move on to the Cyclone Taylor Cup. ddenton@vicnews.com

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Junior Premier Eagles infielder Spencer Kearley keeps his eye on the ball during Saturday’s exhibition game against the Midget AAA Eagles. The Victoria Eagles high-performance teams opened the 2015 baseball season with a series of friendly games at Lambrick Park, welcoming the Victoria Mariners, the Parksville Royals and the Calgary Blues.

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Saturday, March 28 Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at Olympic Golf Course, 643 Latoria Rd., Colwood. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-478-7020. Esquimalt 5K. Kid’s 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m.; 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. Start/Finish on Lyall Street in Esquimalt. Awards at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St. Career Passions and Values Alignment Workshop. A workshop for career seekers and changers. Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required by March 20. Info: camosun.ca/ce/businessleadership.html.

Friday, April 3 Cross procession. – St. Peter and St Paul Anglican Church. The procession starts on the church grounds at 1379 Esquimalt Rd., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Info: 250-386-6833.

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Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton X Rd. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Pat at 250-598-2325.

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Monitoring eye health prevents permanent damage Andrea Peacock Victoria News

Eye health decreases with age, but there are ways to prevent irreversible damage, says one Victoria ophthalmologist. “It’s important that [seniors] don’t just leave their eyes alone,” said Dr. Olivia Dam, ophthalmologist at Victoria Eye. “They should be definitely checked up on regularly.” Dam said she recommends seniors get their eyes checked by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist at least once a year. The three main eye conditions for seniors are macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts, said Dam. Wearing sunglasses can prevent these conditions from getting worse. “It minimizes the amount of ultraviolet damage to the retina in the eye.”

Monitoring any changes to the eyes and vision ensures that treatment can be done early on. “Glaucoma slowly takes away the vision from the outside in. If you don’t catch it early enough, you don’t get that vision back. You would slowly be going blind,” said Dam. “If we catch it earlier, then we can prevent further damage.” Monitoring the development of cataracts is also important, she said. “It’s one of those things that if you live long enough, you’re going to have them. It’s important to do surgery sooner rather than later, just to make the surgery as good as possible,” said Dam. “As a cataract gets denser and denser, it becomes more complicated to operate on.” Victoria Eye is the first place on Vancouver Island to offer a new service for cata-

ract surgery. “We’ve recently acquired a laser to help assist us in cataract surgery,” said Dam “The laser can do portions of the surgery for us with the precision that we can’t manually duplicate.” Besides wearing sunglasses and regular monitoring, Dam said there are also vitamins people can take to help optimize their chance of not developing age-related macular degeneration, including anti-oxidant vitamins, lutein and omega 3. “If you have a family history of macular degeneration, or if you have macular degeneration, those are good vitamins to take.” Another common eye condition that can occur in seniors are dry eyes, which may cause watery eyes. “As our eyes get older, they also tend to get more dry and irritated.”

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Ophthalmologists Dr. Darren Behn and Dr. Olivia Dam, with nurse manager Thuy Lam lying on the patient bed to simulate a patient, sit next to their new state of the art eye laser surgery machine in their Victoria Eye office on Hillside Avenue. Tips for dealing with that include using warm compresses and artificial tears, said Dam. Dam and her colleague Dr. Darren Behn

are hosting an information session for senior’s eye care at Berwick Royal Oak Retirement Home tomorrow (March 26). They will be answer-

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so their eye care can be guided,” said Dam. “There tends to be an increased prevalence in eye diseases as people get older.” andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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Dietary health studies creating more confusion Some days I don’t know whether I’ve been scrambled or poached. Trying to keep abreast of the latest definitive proclamation about what constitutes healthy – and more importantly, unhealthy – eating is driving me nuts. Well, maybe not nuts, ‘cause nuts aren’t good for you … or are they? Back in 2013 researchers at Ontario’s Western University (my trusted alma mater) declared that excessive consumption of egg yolks – especially in old folks with cardiovascular disease – is about as bad for your health as smoking. Eggs equal “atherosclerosis,” they said. Atherosclerosis develops when your arteries harden like pretzels due to the accumulation of fat, cholesterol and other gunk. Next stop … Strokeville enroute to the Pearly Gates. The Western study seemed pretty legit. It followed more than 1,200 men and women, with a mean age of just over 60 and discovered the effect from eating three or more egg yolks a week was about two-thirds as harmful as smoking. This news made zero impact on my sixa-week egg habit, but it sure as hell sent the egg producers over the moon. What’s next, the chicken lobbyists shouted? Pictures of petrified heart valves on egg cartons? Study author Dr. David Spence was not pulling his punches. “The mantra ‘eggs can be part of a healthy diet for healthy people’ has confused the issue. It has been known for a long time that a high cholesterol intake increases the risk of cardiovascular events, and egg yolks have a very high cholesterol

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Our Canadian egg producers may have been over the moon in 2013, but the U.S. meat lobby is stratospherically apoplectic today. The American nutritionists have even thrown the meat merchants a global warning curve. The committee states: “Current evidence shows that the average U.S. diet has a large

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April 5 Lions Easter Egg Hunt. Entertainment, food, crafts, facepainting, bouncy castle and, of course, hunting for Easter eggs. Esquimalt Gorge Park, noon to 3 p.m.

April 22 and 23 Earth Day at Highrock Park. Celebrate Earth Day by participating in an invasive species removal and tree planting. Info: Vicki Klyne at 250-412-8511.

April 25 Gigantic Garage Sale. Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Doors open at 9 a.m.

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Archie gets an upgrade Workers in a crane lift work on the plastic covered front entrance facade as renovations continue to the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt. After several months of renovations, the centre will soon sport a new look including a new outdoor plaza area, a modern steel facade with a glass curtain wall, as well as a re-designed lobby, boardroom and office space.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

COMING EVENTS BOTTLE DRIVE

ISABEL BLACKMORE PETCH September 3, 1993 March 14, 2015 Isabelâ€™s adventure started on September 3rd in Grand Falls Newfoundland in 1933 and ended peacefully in Comox, BC on March 14th, 2015 surrounded by her family. An educator all her life, Isabel never stopped teaching and she never stopped learning. Her passions were gardening, literature, cooking, her family, her friends and sharing all those things with others. She said her greatest adventure was being loved and her life was a grand adventure. Her caring, kindness and keen insight will be missed. She is survived by her adoring husband Bill, her children Christianne and Brian, her sister and brother, Angela and Leo, her brother and sister-in law Howard and Linda, her grandchildren Mark, Matthew, Gordon, Raphael and Vittoria and her great-grandchildren Aiden, Isabel Olivia, Blake, Lucas, Liam and Evan. Special thanks to Dr. Janice Macglaughlin for her gentle and loving care of Isabel over many years of her life and the amazing support to the family over the last few months. A service will not be held by Isabelâ€™s request. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Isabelâ€™s memory can be made to the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park (at the Park website: http://filberg.com/ get-involved/#donate or via cheque sent to the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, 61 Filberg Road, Comox, BC, V8M 2S7).

In loving memory

Victoria High CONCERT BAND Music Tour to Europe! SATURDAY, March 28 10am - 2:30pm 1260 Grant Street Vic High parking lot Please bring your empties to support a great cause! or call us at (250)857-2496 for pick-ups any time before March 28th

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

LEGALS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition 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

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WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT

TRAVEL

Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1GYEK63N12R326652 Owner R. Macbride

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

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1FAFP36N95W308725 Owner S. Blacklaws 1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNER JT4VN36H1R0018123 Owner G. Currie 2001 JEEP TJ 1J4FA59S01P340065 Owner G. Currie 1991 MERCEDES 300 CLASS WBDEA51E0MB372330 Owner J. Morton Will be sold on April 8, 2015. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

BEGGS, Allan G. April 22, 1925 â€“ March 19, 2015 It is with great sadness that Allanâ€™s family announces his passing at the age of 89 years. Allan is predeceased by one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Loretta, daughters Darcie (Colin), Gail (Bob), four grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choosing. Arrangements entrusted to Lee Funeral Home, Regina, SK. Condolences to the family can be sent to r.lariviere@sasktel.net.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES INCORPORATED CHARTER BUSINESS FOR SALE $40,000 OBO Seasonal Charter Business, with all Passenger Transport Licensing in place. 15 passenger 2001 Ford E350 van with inspections and maintenance papers up to date. Great seasonal business with Cruise Ships operating 6 months of the year. Great potential for growth during the winter months. MUST SELL! Please contact: Elaine @ 250-8126008 or ejtours@shaw.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Dryland Sort Manager

Req. to manage a union crew, maintain safety and production, oversee all booming, sorting, scaling, maintenance and overall operation management and reporting at our Sayward Dryland Sort operation. Email- PKennell@ cipalumber.com

PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED Floor/Carpet Installer

Sal$26/hr, F/t, Pmt, Educ: None. Experience: 2+yrs. Duties: Inspect, measure & mark floors. Measure, cut & install carpeting, hard wood floors & others. Inspect & repair damaged floor. Use hand/power equipment. May estimate material/labour costs. Lang: English. Punjabi as asset. Contact Ashwani from Bapla Carpet Installation at 672 Hoylake Ave, Victoria, BC, V9B 3P7. Work at various locations in Victoria. Apply to: baplacarpet@outlook.com

PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ€™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€˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â€˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â€˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â€˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â€˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â€˘ Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS #220-770 Enterprise Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 6R4

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD NORTHERN CHINESE Specialty Cook for Xiang Rui Restaurant Ltd at 980 Blanshard Street, Victoria BC, V8W 2H3. FT/Perm. $16-17/hr. + medical/dental, staff meals, 3 paid sick days & uniform provided. 3 to 5+ yrs Northern Chinese cuisine exp. reqâ€™d. Cook cert. or HS diploma reqâ€™d. Cook complete N.C. meals incld. hand pulled noodles, Chin oil stick, dumplings, & buns; help plan menu; train & supervise kitchen staff; maintain inventory, etc. Email resume to: xiangrui.jobs@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT

THE Canadian Red Cross is seeking a Client Services Coordinator in Victoria. Go to www.redcross.ca/job to apply.

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES 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 TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

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

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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.

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative Black Press Community News Media is seeking a motivated and cheerful individual to join our growing advertising sales team. The right candidate will bring excellent customer service and telephone selling skills and enjoys working with our sales team and advertising clients. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market with frequent deadlines. Candidates for this position are results oriented and possess the ability to service existing clients, develop new business and understand meeting sales targets. Ideally you have experience in telephone sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction. This position involves selling advertising for special features in the community newspaper group. Black Press is Canadaâ€™s largest private, independent newspaper company with over 180 community, daily, and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. We offer a competitive salary plus commission, plus beneďŹ ts and opportunity to grow your career. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2015. Please forward resume and cover letter to: Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: psakamoto@blackpress.ca www.blackpress.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FRIENDLY FRANK

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

1955 DICTIONARY, extra lrg satin pants, octopus Play Doh station. $5. ea. 778-265-1615.

GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd.

3/4 BED (48”), with box spring and mattress, $45. Call (250)475-0311.

Sooke, BC

Renovated 1 bdrm suites

8 MEN’S long sleeve shirts, assorted, good quality, size 15 1/2. $25. (250)383-5390.

From $675 per mo To view call

250-642-1900

ANTIQUE FIRE Extinguishers - 3 large, one small. $90. Call (250)384-1142. FAN, 23w”x16”h, $20 Call (250)595-6734.

WEIGHT Training equipment, value $150 you pay $60. Gas tank, $35. (250)727-7905.

BE ONE OF THE 100 WOMEN TO BUILD AMANDA A HOME.

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.

ﬁl here please

Donate $1,000 between now & May 14th to fund the $100,000 needed to build her home.

TRANSPORTATION

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Your contribution will be recognized in many ways. And the impact you make on a single mother’s life… immeasurable.

AUTO SERVICES

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

FREE REMOVAL of all vehicles, cash paid for some. Any condition. Call (250)889-5383

RENTALS

CARS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

VIEW ROYAL Victoria’s Hidden Gem!

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

N.SAANICH. 2-BDRM, 1800 sq.ft. level entry. Bright, recently reno’d, 5 appliances, parking, nice yard. $1500./mo. inclds hydro. (250)812-4447.

FIG TREE in ceramic pot, 6’, $70 obo. Call (250)385-3400.

MURPHY BED- White, hardly used, single, w/hardware, paid $2300, sell $1000. Call (250)472-1355.

CHANGE A LIFE

SUITES, LOWER

firm.

FURNITURE

MT. DOUGLAS: 55+ only Bachelor suite, $485/mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water included. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.

DOWNTOWN: 2-bdrm condo. semi-furn, 5 appls. May 1. ref’s NS/NP. $1295. 250-383-8800.

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds. Call 250-388-3535

Christie Point Apts 2818-3037 Craigowan Road Reno’d suites: 2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H Pool & canoe rack T/H have in-suite W/D On a 15 acre peninsula 15 min to downtown

RENT NOW!

On-site mgmnt. Open Daily! (778)747-3152 www.realstar.ca

COTTAGES

Habitat Victoria makes homeownership possible for local low-income working families thanks to volunteers, funders, in-kind donors and YOU – women who want to effect change.

1993 BMW: 3.4 L engine, automatic, Kashmir (beige/gold), 4-disc brakes. Brakes, tire tread still in good shape, recent O2 sensor and throttle switch replaced, rear wheel drive, power windows/locks/ sunroof, 2-12” subs and Kenmore amp. 200,000 km, all receipts for work done. Very fun car to drive. $4000 obo. Call 250-812-6008 or email liamgammon0@gmail.com 2004 MATRIX Toyota, 71,000 km. Asking $6,800 obo. Good cond. Call (250)477-0062.

We Buy Cars! Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

$50 to $1000

Amanda & her children at the work site of their future home.

To learn more or donate call 250-480-7688 ext 105 habitatvictoria.com/100

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAANICHTON- Small bachelor cottage. Hydro & water incld’d. N/P, references. Avail now. $900./mo. (250)652-3345

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ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHING

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

LAWN & Garden aeration, de thatching, fertilization, disposal. Free est. (250)360-6458. NEIL’S LAWNCUTTING Service. Competitive rates. Free Est’s. Call (250)385-3878. SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

ABBA Exteriors Inc.

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

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.

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

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

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!

STUCCO/SIDING

All Home Renovation and Restoration Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, additions, remodeling. We build custom homes. Comm/Res. 35 yrs exp.

250-213-7176

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior finishing, weather proofing, decks, fencing. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES

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

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Comm/Res lawn cutting. Weed/ moss & Blackberry/ ivy removal. Aerate/ De-thatch.

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

Auricle- 250-882-3129 Spring clean up lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges, irrigation

ELECTRICAL

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

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991.

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS (250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

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

“Spring Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning. Miracle Landscaping. Call 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate GUTTER, WINDOW cleaning, de-mossing, power washing, grass cutting. Call Mike 250474-3701 or 250-891-3046. GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

$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. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. HAUL A WAY- Junk & garbage removal. Free quotes. Senior disc. (778)350-5050.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. WE HAUL CHEAP! Moving & Hauling. (250)881-1910. www.wehaulcheap.com

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

ALLSTAR MOVING Delivery Service. From $59. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699. Done Right Moving $85/hr. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. BBB. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

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

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178. STUCCO MAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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VICTORIA March 25,25, 2015 VICTORIANEWS NEWS-Wednesday, -Wednesday, March 2015

Oaklands Sunset Market event celebrates all things local Do you swoon at the chance to love local? Do you have a fat crush on all things homegrown: music, food, beer and community? The Oaklands Sunset Market will celebrate all things local at its fundraiser on April 8 at the Victoria Events Centre.

Attendees can indulge in local brew and food, get their picture taken at the photobooth, write a Love Letter to their favourite local business and bid at the live auction, all in support of the Oaklands Sunset Market. Live auction items include whale-watch-

Museum hosts budding fashion designers in unique workshop Looking for a wardrobe update? This spring, the Royal B.C. Museum is joining forces with Victoria’s youngest fashion designers to offer a unique take on the latest looks. On Saturday (March 28) and Sunday (March 29), Fashion Machine, held in partnership with Theatre SKAM and The Makehouse, will give budding young designers between the ages of nine and 13 the opportunity to develop their skills by reimagining and recycling clothes. “In or out?” will be the question at the door, and any attendee who opts “in” could be handpicked by one of the designers to have their clothing exchanged for a robe. The young fashion stars of the future will have a quick conversation with the participant, then the designers will have one hour to work in the Fashion Machine, a creative sculpturelike fabric structure housing the students’ sewing machines and work stations – a work of art worth visiting in and of itself. Finally, the audience members will model their new threads in a fashion show. In preparation for the event the youth are working with one another and experts to hone their talents. The students are participating in workshops to learn the necessary skills and working with museum conservation experts to learn about the history of fabrics. During the evening, the young designers will also lead tours of the museum’s Modern History Gallery, giving those participating in Fashion Machine a chance to discover the connections between history and fashion. “The Royal B.C. Museum promotes the historical importance of fashion, and this event will bring this history right up to present day,” said Chris O’Connor, who leads the museum’s Schools and Family Learning program. The young designers must also take part in public presentations as part of the program, including some held at local schools, learning to speak publicly and share their passion for fashion. And they are paid for their final creation, so they can feel what it is like to have a paid gig. “The power of the project is bringing agency and ownership to these young designers,” said O’Connor. “It shifts the power in a way.” There will be two Fashion Machine events, March 28 and March 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 for a family, and are available online at royalbcmuseum. bc.ca.

Let us know Have a newsworthy item for the Victoria News? If it involves a community event or other endeavour in Victoria or Esquimalt, send it along for consideration. Fax the information to 250-386-2624 or email it to editor@vicnews.com. For further information, please call the editor at 250-480-3265.

ing trips aboard the Prince of Whales and a family photo package from Sweet Earth Photographics. West My Friend, recently selected for the Vancouver Island Music Fest, will kick off the evening. Downtown Mischief, a 12-piece funk reggae band, will provide

dance music. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or by calling Oaklands Community Centre, 250370-9101. Funds raised will support local musicians showcased at the Oaklands Sunset Markets.

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Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 5:30 Sat 10- 5

We take great pride in our expert staff of Optometrists, Onsite Lab and Eye Ware Technicians, we also take pride in our expert staff, when it comes to frame and lens construction. We understand that eye wear is more than fashion. It’s also function. Take a look at our diverse selection of fashionable eye glasses and contact lenses. Our Oak Bay location boasts the best price for an eye exam in the area. Book an appointment today.

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Allison Piano Since 1917

www.allisonpiano.bc.ca 2328 Government St 250-384-3935

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-5:15pm Sat 11am-5pm

Featuring - New Kawai & Heintzman Pianos. Rentals, Sales, Restoration, Tuning, New & Vintage, Keyboards, Pianos. We welcome you to visit the store and try our pianos for yourself. Compare the touch and tone to find the right piano for you!

Lyall Street Service

lyallstreetservice.com 1480 Lyall Street 250-382-0015

victoria.capilia.ca 2553 Quadra St. • 250.590.5772 Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30-4, Sat 10-2 Evenings by appointment “LOSING YOUR HAIR”

Hours: By Appointment Please

Lube, oil and filter service $39.95 (Most cars) Tuneups, Guaranteed Work, Brakes and Mufflers. Computer Diagnostics. 4 wheel alignments. Includes carwash and vacuum of car. Proud to serve Esquimalt.

Shoppers HomeHealthCare

We can help!! • Dry or oily dandruff • Itchiness • Dry, brittle or dull hair • Psoriasis or eczema; • Male pattern baldness

1561 Hillside Ave. 250-370-2984

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm Sat 9:30am-5:30pm Closed Sun and Stats

Esquimalt Trading Ltd. Buy Sell Trade Prawnbokers Money to Loan 250-388-6542 987 Esquimalt Road

Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm Sun & Holidays 12:00pm - 6:00pm We Offer In-Store Layaways

Pacific Bath

pacificbathrooms.ca 250.386.BATH (2284)

Call today for your FREE In-Home Consultation. Partial and Complete bathroom renovations. Tub / Shower Conversions Walk-in Tubs and much more.

Aero Furnace, Duct & Chimney Cleaning aeroservices.ca 250-479-0090

Hours: By Appointment Please

Improve the Air Quality in YOUR Home and Breathe Easier! $30.00 off Furnace & Air Ducts Cleaning today! Cannont be combined with any other offer. Expiry June 30, 2015 • Chimney Sweeping & Chimney Repair • HRVs Cleaning (Heat Recovery Ventilation) • Dryer Vent Cleaning • WETT Inspections

MASTECTOMY: Three certified fitters on staff Full line of bras and prosthetics. COMPRESSION STOCKINGS: Four certified fitters on staff. Outside fittings available in your home or facility. Please phone to make an appointment.

Capilia

Aloyd Fitness Equipment

aloyd.com • 880 Attree Rd. 250-478-0225 #7-415 Dunedin St. 250-590-3700 Hrs: Mon-Fr 9:30-6 • Sat 9:30-5 • Sun 11-4 Now Open Sundays in Langford We are dedicated to providing the best in fitness equipment today. Long term goals can be met! Treadmills, Electric Bikes, Spin Bikes, Home Gyms, Weights, Kettlebells, Mats and More. The Islands Biggest Store - Biggest Selection and Biggest Savings!

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - VICTORIA

You’ll Feel Like Family.

NEWS

Midweek Specials Wed. thru Sat. March 25-28, 2015

Proud to be serving Victoria since 1986

Did You Know? Our Cobble Hill and Royal Oak stores have Nutrition Centres and full-time nutritional staff!

Grown in Mexico Hot House

Grown in California

Strawberries

On The Vine Tomatoes

77 lb 3.90 Kg

. BIG 4shlbell Clam

Nong Shim

Soup Bowls

EACH

Fresh Canadian

Boneless Pork Tenderloin

FREE You pay for the higher priced one.

Zevia 6x355 ml

Limit 4 Total

WATCH FOR OUR

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

EACH

Vlasic

Pickles

Buy One Get One

Reg. 18.28 18.72/Kg

12x85 g

Limit 2 Total

Fresh Baked In-Store…

EACH

Family Bread F 00 O

White or 60% Whole Wheat, 570 g

LIMIT 10 Total

Schneider’s

Turkey Breast

Fat Free or Herb

Regular Retail 3.29/100g

97 100 g

Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only

4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak • 1153 Esquimalt Rd. Victoria Open Daily 8 am - 10 pm