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Esquimalt snuffs out licences for medical marijuana dispensaries Pamela Roth Victoria News

Anyone interesting in setting up a medical marijuana dispensary in Esquimalt will have to look elsewhere following council’s decision to deny all applications for business licences pertaining to dispensaries in the township.

The 6-1 vote Monday night stems from an earlier inquiry from someone wanting to establish a business to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the township. Any medical

marijuana dispensaries that are found operating will be referred to bylaw enforcement staff and police for appropriate enforcement.

During her travels to Vancouver, Mayor Barb Desjardins has noticed new medical marijuana dispensaries are popping up throughout the city –— some nice, some not.

Before anyone tries to do the same in Esquimalt, Desjardins wanted to make sure a policy was already in place.

“It’s harder to control after the fact than it is before the fact,” she said. “This is obviously an

industry that is going to grow, despite the federal reality that it is currently illegal.”

Olga Liberchuk was the only councillor who proposed delaying the matter until the federal election was over, in case there was a change in government and legal policy.

“The reality of dispensaries is they are popping up and we need to deal with it in one way or another,” she said, noting Vancouver is working through a motion to ensure safeguards around the community.

“Vancouver is willing to do it, Victoria is willing to do it, White

activity is illegal and not allowed, Rock is willing to do it, and I was therefore business licences hoping that we would be a little will not be issued and anyone bit more open to it as well.” commencing operations will be According to a report to forced to shut down. the township, the federal The only exception in government’s current position the region is the City of is that storefronts or other Victoria, which currently businesses selling marijuana has approximately 20 such directly to the public are illegal. businesses operating.

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Questioning the candidates of the Victoria riding Murray Rankin — NDP

Jo-Ann Roberts — Green Party

John Rizzuti — Conservative

What would your party do to ensure Canada’s seniors are able to live comfortably in their retirement?

What would your party do to ensure Canada’s seniors are able to live comfortably in their retirement?

What would your party do to ensure Canada’s seniors are able to live comfortably in their retirement?

Seniors, like many Canadians, have long suffered from an ineffective piecemeal approach to their needs. The first initiative the Green Party will take is to develop a National Seniors Strategy, in consultation with the provinces, territories and other partners — including seniors.

This comprehensive strategy includes a basic income that supplements pensions and will ensure that no Canadian lives in poverty. It includes a National Housing Plan with affordable and predictable home care support that will make it easier for the elderly to “Age in Place” by living in their own homes safely for as long as Jo-Ann Roberts possible. It includes an expansion of the Canada Pension Plan allowing for increases to the maximum CPP benefit. But most importantly, we have the plan to put in place a national pharmacare program to provide access for Canadians to a universal prescription drug plan that will ensure all seniors can afford their prescriptions.

Like the rest of the Green Party platform, Green Party MPs will work with others to make it a priority in the next Parliament.

Canada’s seniors have saved and worked their entire lives, and we believe they know best how to make financial decisions about their futures and their retirement. Seniors at all income levels are benefitting from the tax cuts and enhanced benefits introduced by the Conservative Government. For example, Tax-Free Savings Accounts have provided 2.7 million seniors with a secure and flexible savings option that protects their money from being eroded by taxes; pension Income Splitting is providing significant tax relief to over 1 million senior couples; increases to GIS benefits are helping Canada’s most vulnerable seniors, and increases to the Age Credit John Rizzuti and the Pension Income Credit are providing significant tax relief to eligible seniors. As a result of these measures, about 400,000 seniors have been removed from the tax rolls completely.

A re-elected Conservative Government will establish a $2,000 Single Seniors Tax Credit that will extend additional annual tax relief to nearly 1.6 million single and widowed seniors in Canada who have pension income.

When combined with the existing $2,000 Pension Income Credit that is claimed by 4.6 million seniors already, this new measure will double the tax relief available to single seniors annually, beginning in January 2017.

The NDP is proud to be proposing a National Strategy on Aging. Our strategy includes coordinated policies that address: income security for seniors –— including expanding the level of CPP, and restoring the age of eligibility for OAS to 65. We’ll boost the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) to lift more seniors out of poverty. Healthcare – including investments in long-term care, home care — so seniors can live independently for longerimproving prescription drug coverage, better mental health services, palliative care and measures to prevent long-term illness that affect millions of Murray Rankin Canadians. Housing — including investments in affordable housing of more than $2 billion over four years. Securing every senior’s right to safe, decent and affordable housing that’s free of unreasonable barriers. Dementia strategy, to deal with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases, one that that gives families much-needed support.

We owe our seniors the chance to age with dignity.

Tom Mulcair and the NDP have a plan to make sure pensions, health care and other services are there when seniors need them.

How would your party address the need to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure and what project would you say is the highest priority for your riding?

Municipalities are responsible for 60 per cent of our public infrastructure, but they collect only eight cents of each tax dollar. With a $172-billion infrastructure deficit, there’s no way around it: we’ll need to spend some money. In Victoria we know we have roads that need attention and buildings that are below seismic standards. But every dollar invested will boost the quality of life in our communities, boost the economy and attract investment intro better-serviced communities. Some bottom lines: for roads, bridges and other vital infrastructure, we’ll ramp up to a $3.7-billion annual investment. And our Better Transit Plan will provide an additional $1.3-billion annually to get our cities moving. In our region we must attend to the reality of the need to treat sewage and I will work hard to make sure the money that was promised is available to local governments when they make the decision as to what is best for their community.

How would your party address the need to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure and what project would you say is the highest priority for your riding?

Canada is suffering from a massive infrastructure deficit that has accumulated through years of poor policies and the downloading of federal funding responsibilities to provinces and municipalities. The first thing the Green Party will do is to change the requirement for one-third/ one-third/one-third funding that currently hobbles the financing and implementation of infrastructure projects in Canada. We need to get the infrastructure funds where they are needed — into the hands of provinces and municipalities.

To do so, the Green Party will advocate for setting aside one full percentage point of existing GST to be dedicated to urgently needed municipal infrastructure. This will generate roughly $6.5 billion annually that would be made available for municipalities.

There are two high priority projects that are paramount for Victoria: keeping the federal funding alive for the Wastewater and Sewage Treatment Project, and the $17 million overdue upgrade to the Belleville Ferry Terminal, which would boost tourism to our beautiful city.

How would your party address the need to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure and what project would you say is the highest priority for your riding?

Our government fully understands that for our cities and communities to prosper and flourish, no one order of government can act alone. To succeed, we must build strong, constructive partnerships. Our government’s commitment to infrastructure represents $80 billion over the next ten years. It is the largest, and longest, federal infrastructure plan in Canada’s history.

Moreover, billions of dollars from our past infrastructure plan continue to flow to important projects across the nation, which are improving communities in every region.

It is important to note that since 2006, Canada has consistently led G7 countries in infrastructure funding as a rate of GDP. This is in stark contrast with the Liberal years. I am committed to investing in public infrastructure to reduce commuting times for families, enhance our economic productivity, and encourage job creation and economic growth across Canada.

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The polling locations for the advanced polls — running Oct. 9 to 12 from noon to 8 p.m. — can be different than the ones used on election day — Oct. 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Among the information provided on the cards are the name of your riding as well as

toll-free national number 1-800463-6868 or visit the website Elections.ca.

The Elections Canada offices in all 42 B.C. ridings are now open seven days a week. Voters can go to any Elections Canada office to register or get information if it’s easier to access an office outside your home riding. Residents can also vote at Elections Canada

offices, or by mail, up until Oct. 13. They must apply online to vote by mail and provide the necessary identification to vote at an Elections Canada office.

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Communities mull second casino Kendra Wong Victoria News

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Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins said there is interest in the community for a second casino or gaming facility to be built in the municipality.

Earlier this week, the B.C. Lottery Corporation sent a letter to six communities in Greater Victoria asking if they would be interested in hosting a casino and community gaming facility — in addition to the View Royal Casino, Playtime Victoria in Saanich and Bingo Bingo in Esquimalt.

The corporation has identified Saanich, Oak Bay, Victoria, Esquimalt, Esquimalt First Nation and the Songhees First Nation as markets with potential for a second facility in the region.

Desjardins said it has not been discussed at council yet, but the community has already seen the economic benefits of its current bingo

facility.

“We’ve seen the benefits of the money that comes back to the community from having such a facility. There are also jobs that are created as well as amenities that occur from having casino facilities like restaurants, entertainment,” she said, adding the previous council was interested in adding a gaming facility.

“You put it all together and there’s a significant benefit to the community from an economic development standpoint.”

Across the bridge, however, Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps said not everyone may be in favour of another casino.

“I’ve heard really mixed feelings about it. Just testing with a few people anecdotally, not data driven, it’s not like ‘oh yes, this is definitely something we should do.’ I think there’s a lot of caution around it,” Helps said. “Is this what we need in Victoria?

Our whole strategic plan is

aimed at creating well-being, prosperity and happiness.

Does a casino bring that to a community? I’m not so sure.”

Victoria council has not discussed the issue either, but it has been put on the Oct. 29 agenda.

Helps added if council is potentially in support of the idea, they would not accept a standalone casino and would require it be part of a mixeduse development.

Esquimalt and Victoria councils have until Dec. 11 to submit an expression of interest.

Local governments that host a casino or community gaming centre receive a 10 per cent share of the province’s net gaming income generated by the facilities.

Last year, View Royal received more than $4 million in gaming revenue from the casino. The money was used to fund library services and other community programs. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

Thief targets marijuana dispensary Victoria police are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed an armed robbery at a marijuana dispensary Monday night.

Around 10 p.m., officers were called to the Weeds Social Club, located in the 1600 block of Douglas Street.

Police determined

a man entered the dispensary, produced a weapon and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and drugs. Nobody was injured.

So far this year, there have been at least two robberies at marijuana dispensaries.

“Anywhere that has valuable items around,

like cash or drugs, is a concern,” said Victoria police spokesperson Bowen Osoko. “Our community resource officers talk with the operators quite often on all sorts of issues including security and safety.”

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in

his 20s to early 30s, standing five-foot-nine with a slim build. He was wearing a blue sweat top with a dark hood at the time and was last seen riding a white BMX-style bicycle.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 250-9957654.

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Cost of living tops residents’concerns Pamela Roth Victoria News

The cost of living is the most important issue for residents of Greater Victoria, according to the findings of an annual community report released Tuesday morning.

The Victoria Foundation’s annual Vital Signs report combines public opinion from an online survey taken by 2,009 people with relevant facts to provide a snapshot of the livability and wellbeing of the community. Citizens were asked to grade each issue, along with providing their top three priorities for improving the grade.

Overall, the report states that respondents from the survey generally consider themselves happy and satisfied with many aspects of their lives, but some are struggling with issues such as the high cost of living, housing, employment, food security and other financial stress.

“The report gives you a good insight into what the community thinks,” said Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson, who was amazed the Greater Victoria Public Library had the highest circulation and second highest visits per capita in Canada.

“It’s like a sounding board for us, and then we look at how we can address

cent) in 2008/2010, to first place since 2009, peaking at 52 per cent in 2014.

The report states the cost of living is a more general and broad-based concern, affecting everyone, while homelessness affects only a small, but very vulnerable group of people.

“The cost of living is expensive here, but also people don’t make very much money to pay for basic needs such as housing. The way to fix that in part is to build an economy that has room for everyone and to create better household paying jobs to increase medium incomes,” said Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps, who noticed the grade for ‘belonging and engagement’ went from a B- to a B. “The fact that grade changed and the city was cited as part of that, it felt really really good. People do want to be engaged in their community and I think that local governments can actually create a habitat for happiness and belonging among our residents.”

Helps added the city’s strategic plan and focus is aligned with the needs of the community.

Residents were also asked to identify the best things about Greater Victoria.

Natural environment and climate, walkability, festivals and events, and parks rounded out the top five answers. editor@vicnews.com

some of these issues.”

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the report that began when the visibility of homelessness became prominent in the community.

The Toronto Community Foundation started Vital Signs in their community for similar reasons and offered it as a program that could go across Canada.

Richardson thought it would be a great pilot project to get to know the community better.

According to the report, there has been a steady and dramatic decline in seeing homelessness as the number one issue facing Victoria in 2008 (58 per cent) to being the number four issue in 2014.

Seeing addictions as an important issue has also steadily declined, but concern with mental illness has been increasingly steady, along with housing.

As of March 31, 2014, there were 7,510 units of subsidized rental housing in Greater Victoria, operated by B.C. Housing — up from 6,347 units in March 2006. As of April 2015, the average vacancy rate for market rental housing in the region was 1.2 per cent, despite an increase in market rental supply over the past two years.

There has also been a steady rise in seeing the cost of living as the number one issue, from second place (37 per

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A few, however, are operating with a licence that was issued due to the applicant representing its business in some other manner.

City officials are currently setting up a process to regulate the industry so it won’t be a free-forall. Enforcement at this time is limited to responding to complaints related to the operating businesses, but so far the city hasn’t received many.

“Esquimalt is going in a different direction and quite frankly, I think it’s going to be very interesting to have two test cases that are very different literally side-by-side,” said Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.

In response to the growing number of

medical marijuana dispensaries opening throughout B.C., communities have called for local authorities to regulate them. In late September, delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention voted in favour of a resolution that they have the power to regulate the dispensaries.

Esquimalt Coun. Tim Morrison said there needs to be uniform regulation across the country.

“The problem is being dropped on us at the local government level to deal with,” said Morrison. “It just ends up becoming a patch work approach with different municipalities having different approaches...It’s simply not our jurisdiction.” editor@vicnews.com

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Findings of Vital Signs report no surprise The results of the Victoria Foundation’s annual Vital Signs report are in, and for the fifth year in a row, the cost of living is the most important issue for residents of Greater Victoria.

This doesn’t exactly come as a surprise.

Go through any classifieds site such as Craiglist or UsedVictoria and look up a one-bedroom apartment or condo for rent downtown. Good luck finding anything decent for less than $1,100 — a tough bill for many people to swallow who are making less than $45,000 a year.

Buying a house for many people has now become a dream, even if there’s a secondary suite to help with the mortgage payments. Housing was voted as the second most important issue facing Greater Victoria, followed by mental illness, homelessness and transportation.

Coupled with the high cost of housing is the fact that many wages here are low and living on an island is more expensive — a fact Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps fully acknowledges.

Helps believes that building a stronger economy and working with the private sector to create the conditions for more jobs can combat the cost of living. Maybe she’s right. Only time will tell.

On the bright side, the report states that respondents from the survey generally consider themselves happy and satisfied with many aspects of their lives, but some are struggling with employment, food security and other financial stress.

Victoria is no doubt a beautiful and relaxed place to live, but it also faces some big challenges ahead to make it more affordable. It’s likely housing and the cost of living will remain at the top of the list of important issues for many years to come, but that’s the price we pay for living in one of the most unique regions in the world.

The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

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Readers respond: Election candidates should run for the right reasons If you are in it “to beat the other guy,” you are in it for the wrong reasons. You should be politically active because you believe you can provide the best policies and services.

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Get out and vote On Oct. 19, let’s get out in record numbers to vote for a Canada we believe in. It is our responsibility as citizens of this country to speak out on what we believe, and hold an elected government accountable for their actions and decisions. Canada’s reputation is on the line: 26 years of a promise to eradicate child poverty, broken; the UN slamming our country on government’s inaction towards missing aboriginal women; First Nations reserves under “boil water advisory” for 17 years and lacking adequate potable water; a cull on vulnerable wolves instead of providing protected areas for dwindling caribou populations; agreement of a pipeline that Canadian citizens don’t agree with; passing a bill that can strip Canadians of their right to privacy, and grant the government power over our freedom of expression.

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No justification for CRD board pay increases Oink! Oink! That’s the unmistakeable sound of the directors of the Capital Regional District (CRD) pigging out at the public trough again.

There is simply no justification for these people voting themselves a big increase in their pay. They are already well compensated for the work they do on their respective councils.

If they aren’t happy serving on the CRD board for the present rate of pay, they should resign. There will be no shortage of others lining up to take their place. Whatever happened to the idea of cheerfully making a personal sacrifice to serve the public good?

And whatever became of politicians like Tommy Douglas, who, shortly after becoming premier of Saskatchewan in 1944, reduced his own salary even though it was already quite modest?

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only a handful dictate to the many the rules of the game. We have untold sources of green energy that are untold because the petroleum industry would like for it to remain this way. We need to save our planet from carbon emissions, we have technology to promote electricity from solar power, wind power, tide power all renewable. We can even generate power from living plants. We need to fix this current path of destruction and take back our home from the corporate elite who only see dollars and with all said and done, we just can not eat paper.

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Homeless everyone’s problem Re: Homeless reach out to Fernwood residents Readers should consider with some bad luck any of them could find themselves in their situation. I always call it, you could be me, I could be you.

Mr. Harper and other leaders in control of the purse strings of the country should look in the mirror and say to themselves, is it me who could make a difference? Unemployment and homeless is everybody’s problem, if not today, then maybe tomorrow.

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The number of cougar sightings has gone up in Greater Victoria compared to previous years, according to a B.C. conservation officer.

Sgt. Scott Norris, a conservation officer, said in October there have been five to 10 reported sightings in the Oak Bay and James Bay areas. In August, there were upwards of 10 sightings in Oak Bay. “We have a steady number of cougar sightings and reports in Greater Victoria.

In downtown and Oak Bay, there are more than last year definitely,” said Norris.

Most recently, conservation officers and the Victoria Police Department chased a male cougar that found its way into James Bay. The big cat was originally spotted Monday around 3 a.m.

After several hours of chasing it through backyards in the 200-blocks of Michigan,

Ontario and Superior streets, the cougar was eventually tranquilized and relocated to the middle of Vancouver Island.

Norris said the cougar, who was roughly two years old and still trying to establish a territory, may have come from the Saanich Peninsula — something that is happening more often.

“From time to time, they make their way across and follow the shoreline down and end up in areas where they don’t expect to normally be and they’re looking for a way out,” he said, adding the cougar was likely the same one spotted in Oak Bay last month.

“Like humans, they think ‘If I keep going this way, I’ll find my way out’ and they don’t and get deeper and deeper in the city.”

The increased deer population is also having an impact on the Island’s cougar population, driving them closer to the city.

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Former Esquimalt resident named eBay’s exporter of the year Kendra Wong Victoria News

A former Esquimalt High School student has been named eBay Canada’s exporter of the year as part of the annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Kimberley Wotherspoon, who currently lives in Halifax, was named exporter of the year for her work increasing the eBay sales of LumberMart, a family-run business, by more than 1,000 per cent from the previous year.

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Urban Smart is a funky runabout Portland, Ore - MercedesBenz chose a funky city to showcase its urban city runabout, the all-new Smart fortwo (for two people).

Since Portland is already known for “keeping it weird” it was amazing to see just how much attention this little car got in a city littered with strangely coloured hair, far out fashion, trendy food trucks and more hipster beards than a lumberjack show.

Over and over, the questions from passersby asked if we were attending a Smart car convention. Perhaps not surprisingly given there were more than a dozen brightly coloured Smart cars buzzing around the city during the three-week media launch.

Looks Just like Vancouver, Portland is in the Car2Go car-sharing program so those blue and white cars are all over the road. The all-new 2016 model has a more grownup look to it.

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This size update also helps make the design look more masculine, with bigger headlamps and taillights.

There are even LED marker lights available. The body is still made of dent-resistant polymer panels that can be

replaced individually. The black sections of the body are made of high-strength, lightweight steel that makes up what Mercedes calls the Tridion Safety Cell. This has proven to be a very safe in the previous car and now utilizes more of that lightweight steel.

Inside With a wider cabin, the dash now looks like a more conventional subcompact. The quirkiness of the previous car was fun but this new model is much more practical. The space between the driver and passenger never feels cramped and the rear cargo rear has an additional 10L of space. I particularly like the clam shaped rear tailgate and flip up hatch, providing a sturdy platform to sit on. The biggest news for many buyers will be the addition of a smartphone cradle built right into the radio unit. With this, the driver’s smart device can charge and provide information to the radio via Bluetooth and the free Smart Cross Connect

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app lets the driver use the basic functions of the phone like music, navigation and phone via large buttons.

The test unit was an early Beta unit and had many bugs. To be honest I ended up using my phones native apps but I did enjoy the useful cradle.

There is an optional navigation screen, but instead of opting for the $1,300 extra cost I’d stick with the phone holder.

Drive What has really changed is the way this latest Smart drives. Gone is the jerky transmission of the older unit, it is replaced by a 5-speed manual or an all-new duel clutch

6-speed automatic. The manual is a first for this market and made the most out of the new 900cc turbocharged 3-cylinder engine. With only 89hp and 100lb.-ft of torque, the 5-speed made diving in and out of traffic a lot of fun. The vast majority of buyers will get the automatic equipped with a sport setting that also provides a more spirited drive. For those that want paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, the buyer needs to opt for the sport package that also upgrades the wheels from 15-inches to 16-inches. The wider platform makes the 2016 Smart much more stable

at all speeds, in fact on the highway it was very smooth and could easily keep up with traffic.

Verdict The Smart car has always been a lifestyle choice.

Starting at $17,300 there are plenty of subcompact cars with seating for five and much more cargo capacity but this car isn’t about getting the most for the money but getting around with ease. The turning radius is amazing; the driver can make manouevres you would imagine only a cyclist could pull off. It’s really remarkable. Parking is a snap and the smallest spaces are there for the taking.

The Smart is available with an optional moon roof, the convertible version, along with the electric model will come sometime in 2016.The rest of the trim packages include the middle Passion trim for $18,800 and the top Prime model for $20,900. To get a car with an automatic, the buyer needs to add $1,400 to each trim and the sport package is $800. This isn’t an inexpensive car but it is a much better Smart in every direction.

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VICTORIA QUILTERS GUILD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE 2015

SACRED HEART CHURCH BAZAAR

Royal Canadian Legion, Esquimalt Dockyard Branch 172 Auditorium (Upstairs Lounge - Elevator Available) 622 Admirals Road Parking also available at corner of

Salvation Army Citadel 4030 Douglas St. (off McKenzie Ave.) Victoria, BC

Crafts, Books, Jewelry, Lucky 7, Home Baking, Tea Room, Ethnic Food, Cake Walk, Raffle and Children’s activites.

Wheelchair Accessible. Free admission. ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY. 

Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 10am - 2pm each day

Admirals Road and Esquimalt Road. Craft tables available.

Contact Kathi Hess at 250-479-4249

Sat. Nov. 7, 9am-2pm

Fri., Nov. 6, 2pm to 7pm Sat., Nov. 7, 10am to 4pm

4040 Nelthorpe St. Victoria

Unique gifts - baby quilts, bed quilts, wall hangings, handbags, aprons, tea cozies pot holders, placemats, ornaments and more.

SACRED HEART CHURCH USED CLOTHING AND ATTIC TREASURES SALE

CORDOVA BAY 55+ ASSOC. CRAFT FAIR.

Clothing, accessories, fabric, bedding, linens, house wares and attic treasures. Wheel chair accessible, free admission, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY. 

Cards, knit and crochet items, funky hats,clay art for the house and garden, jewelry, jams, Pet treats, Xmas stollen, tarts and more. Refreshments available. Free Admission.

Everyone Welcome. For more info 250-658-5558.

Sat. Oct. 17, 9am - 2pm 4040 Nelthorpe St.

ANNUAL OAK LEAVES BAZAAR Sat. Oct, 24, 9am-1pm

Monterey Recreation Centre 1442 Monterey Avenue 250-370-7300 Knitwear, Novelties, Sewing, Jewellery, Pictures, Books & CDs, Plants, Attic Treasures, Puzzles, Christmas Decorations, White Elephant, Woodworking & More!

Refreshments available. All proceeds go to the Oak Bay Seniors Activity Association.

JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVIT Y CENTRE FALL TEA & BAZAAR Sat. Oct. 31, 10am-2pm 234 Menzies Street

FREE ADMISSION. Refreshments for sale.

Credit Cards and Debit accepted. For more info.

Call 250-386-3035 www.jamesbaynewhorizons.ca

Sat. Nov. 7, 10am - 3pm

Cordova Bay Community Place, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd.,

CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE

ST. AIDAN’S UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL MARKET BAZAAR Sat. Nov 7, 10am - 3pm

Richmond Rd at Cedar Hill X Rd. 15 Stalls: Jewellery, Linen & Lace, Books, Silent Auction, Baking, Preserves, Sewing, Knitting, “Nice and New” items, Toys, International Treasures, Christmas Store, Plants, Handbags, Vintage & Collectibles. Thrift Shop open (incl. white elephant, china, small appliances and garage sale).

Lunch $8.00 (11am - 2pm). Coffee shop. Free admission.

Cash only. ATM on site.

Produced by the Prospect Lake Community Association

Sat. Nov. 7, 10am - 4 pm

Prospect Lake Community Hall 5358 Sparton Rd. (near West Saanich Rd.)

31ST ANNUAL STRAWBERRY VALE CRAFT FAIR Nov. 7 & 8,10-4pm

Quality Crafts, Art, Food, Baking & More “The Best Little Craft Show on the Peninsula” 250-479-8061 banewt@shaw.ca • www.pldca.com $2 admission includes free beverage (12 and under free)

ARTISAN SALE BY MEMBERS OF THE ISLAND WOODTURNERS GUILD

11 High St. (corner of High St. & Burnside Rd. West) Lots of gift ideas from Local Handmade Juried Artisans.

Choose from Art, Body Care Products, Jewellery, Knitting, Pottery, Children’s Clothing, Glass Works, Christmas Items, Fabric Art, Food Services, Baking, and much more.

W/C accessible, lots of parking, $2 admission at door facebook.com/SVChristmasCraftFair info (250) 479-2276

Sat. Nov. 7, 9am - 3pm I Sun. Nov. 8, 12 Noon - 3pm St. Joseph Church Hall, 785 W. Burnside Rd.

Featuring wooden bowls, platters and other object’s d’art

JUAN DE FUCA ACTIVIT Y 55+

Sat. Nov. 7 & Sun. Nov. 8, 9am - 3pm both days 1767 Old Island Highway

38TH ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS AT PEARKES CENTRE Fri. Nov. 6, noon - 8pm, Sat. Nov. 7, 10 - 5pm Sun., Nov. 8, 10 - 4pm 3100 Tillicum Rd. (behind Tillicum Mall)

One of Vancouver Islands largest & most popular fairs showcasing over 125 professional exhibitors from all over BC. Shop for beautiful Christmas gifts, including stained glass, jewelry, soaps, woodwork, fine art, photography, home décor, clothing, & gourmet food. Over 100 continuous draw prizes will be given away. Admission $5.50. Event pass $6. Under 12 free. EXHIBITORS: SPACES AVAILABLE. Application form and info: www. creativecraftfairs.com E-mail: creativecraftfairs@onebox.com Contact Deanna 250-658-0971

PACIFIC RIM POTTERS 22ND ANNUAL FALL SHOW & SALE

In our 27th year, all crafts made by members. Hot lunches, soups & sweets. Baked goods table. Free admission. Lots of parking.

Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2964 Richmond Rd, Victoria.

ON THE RIDGE CRAFT FAIR

Sat, Nov 7, 10am - 4pm

You are invited to Victoria’s longest running pottery show and sale featuring the highest quality functional and decorative selections handcrafted by local Vancouver Island potters. FREE Admission, Refreshments, Door Prizes. Mastercard & VISA accepted. Info: 250 382-0974.

THE 26TH FIRST CHANCE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 80+ Artisans, 25+ NEW | www.firstandlastchance.ca Sat. Nov 7, 10-5pm | Sun. Nov 8,10-4pm

$4 Weekend Pass, Children Under 12 free Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney

Showcasing the talents of 80+ juried artisans’ handcrafted gifts, glorious food, live entertainment and hourly give-a-ways. Meet the artists and enjoy the finest of handcrafted holiday shopping. Support the Sidney Lion’s Foodbank! Bring a foodbank item for a chance to win 2 tickets to Barney Bentall & the Cariboo Expre

Craft & Bake Sale

Sat. Nov 7, 10am - 4 pm

Cordova Bay United Church Hall, 813 Claremont Ave. If you haven’t attended before, please come to our juried craft fair. Variety of new vendors and others back by popular demand. Jewelry; Pottery; Christmas items; Glassware; Gourmet Foods; Felting; Soaps; Wooden Items and so much more. Enjoy a Hot Soup Lunch, or stop for coffee, tea, carrot cake and muffin. Classical Guitarist, Brad Prevedoros performs during the day. $2 admission for charity. Everyone welcome.

29TH CALICO CHRISTMAS MARKET

Fri. Nov. 13, 5pm - 9pm, Sat. Nov. 14, 10am - 6pm Pacific Christian School - 654 Agnes Street

Enter to win Canucks Tickets/Hotel Package Admission $4 – 12 years & under free. Accepting donations for Mustard Seed. Vendor space available.

Info 250-516-3070 Facebook.com/thecalicochristmasmarket

Christ Church Cathedral

**Please note cash sales only!!!!

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday Nov. 21, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION!

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd.

At the UVIC Ring Road entrance @ corner of Henderson & Cedar Hill Cross Rd. http://emmanuelvictoria.ca/

Lots of great baked goods!

Knit and crocheted items!

A variety of Christmas crafts and gifts!

Lots of stocking stuffers and gift baskets!

A children’s corner, to make their own crafts!

Concession with soups, baking, hotdogs, etc.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 12-3pm at Christ Church Cathedral School 912 Vancouver Street

“The City’s Cathedral”

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MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

SHOAL Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr., Sidney

Welcome to our juried, traditional Christmas Bazaar featuring unique gifts for all, handmade quilts & knitting, Christmas decor, baking, jams and jellies, greeting cards, jewelery & collectibles, quality chocolates, raffle and much more! Free admission; Refreshments & hot lunch available. Info: 250-480-3100 (local 3201)

510 Mount View Ave. (opposite Colwood School).

Wide variety of crafters; home baking; and our very popular lunch & afternoon tea (starting at 11:00 a.m.)

No admission charge. CRAFTERS NEEDED! Contact the Church Office to book a table - 250-474-3031

Sat. Nov. 14, 10am - 2pm

Beautifully hand-crafted items, books, tea garden and much more. Great door prizes from local businesses.

Admission $2 Door Prizes 250 656-5537

OAK BAY ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR

Thur. Nov. 19, 10am – 3pm 861 Fairield Rd.

Sat. Nov. 14, 10am - 3pm

Nov. 14 & 15, 12 noon to - 4:30pm

Recreation Oak Bay & local artists present a self- guided Studio Tour, brochure with map will be available online at www.recreation.oakbay.ca

Some-thing for every-one at the

Annual Creative Craft Fairs!

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ow celebrating its 38th year, Creative Craft Fairs remains one of Vancouver Islands’ finest and most established fairs and attracts thousands of visitors looking for exciting handmade and imported gifts for the holiday season.

Coordinator Deanna Walters invites you to start your Christmas shopping. She is thrilled to announce new and returning exhibitors. Some of these exhibitors include: “Retro Repurposed” is composed of a husband and wife team who make 100% handmade furniture and art out of reclaimed shipping pallet lumber. They will have an assortment of unique furniture and hand painted art to choose from at the fair and they also take custom furniture and art orders and offer free local delivery on all furniture orders.

Alexis Cobham and Ella Kinloch , “Make Cheese Inc.” will have a variety of handcrafted cheese kits for the home cheese maker. Some of thier featured kits include, Lotsa Mozza Kit, Feelin’s Feta Kit, Proud Poutine Kit, Cheddar Kit and their new Soft Cheese Kit. Cobham’s goal with Make Cheese Inc is simple: “to make you into a cheese maker in the comfort of your home”. They strive to bring high quality ingredients and easy recipes all inside beautiful hand crafted packaging. Their kits also provide a great way to make cheese with no added preservatives.

leather products. Some of their products include back packs, knife and tool cases.

He also makes ipad, tablets and phone case covers, ladies bags, belts, wallets, and vested jackets. He will do custom orders.

“Oceanside Artisans”, Brad and Tam Scott are local glass artisans. Having spent years in the Caribbean and on Vancouver Island their glassworks reflect the beautiful scenery, flora and fauna surrounding these island paradises. The glasswork collections include bold colours, interesting textures and many unique designs. Using only very high quality glass Brad and Tam strive to make every piece a vibrant addition to your home.

Karen Zemanek is an artist who has self published an adult colouring book and “colour your own” art cards with a focus on women and self-esteem. As a Therapist and long time-colourist, she understands that colouring is a wonderful way for people to relax and let go of stress. Colouring these playful, whimsical images will also encourage the celebration of uniqueness, a focus on selfacceptance and smiles for women of all ages.

Some popular food specialty exhibitors include “Manji-Eats”, “Beaver House Fudge”, “Epicure Selections, “ “Seafire Soups”, Baba’s Bakery”, “Preservation Foods”, “Bake My Day”, “Island Highlander”, “Fermentum”, “Ace Curries To Go”, “Flavors of the Med”, “That’s Amore Popcorn” and “Golden Maples Farms”.

Several returning exhibitors to this year’s fair include “ “Personalize it Products”, “One leaf” “ “Tisket A Tasket Baskets”, “Island Soap Company”, “Lin’s Fashion Jewelry”, “The Perfect Piece”, “Dargantalz Art”, “Drone Collectables”, “Norwex Enviro Products”, “Nancy’s Fashion Accessories”, “Glim- for the Love of Light”, “Aroma Crystal Therapy, “My friend Monster” and many more.

There is always plenty to see and do from enjoying snacks or lunch at Truffles Catering food area to visiting the children’s area. The Pearkes Venue provides a relaxed spacious environment that is wheelchair accessible. An ideal time to shop is Friday November 6th, opening at noon and closing at 8pm. Open Saturday November 7th and the last day for enjoyable shopping is SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8th!

“Smell the Soap” is a small company that makes handmade bath and body products. Their two specialty products are our soap and our bathbombs. Their soap is natural and contains olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil and shea butter, which is much better for your skin than commercial soap! Their bath bombs contain cocoa butter and shea butter that leave your skin feeling like silk! Each bath bombs is individually wrapped and labeled. They make many other body products too.

Raymond Sims from “Lost Dog Leather” will be selling quality handmade

November 20 - 22, 2015

Friday 2 - 8 pm Sat/Sun 10 am - 5 pm

ALL SOOKE ARTS & CRAFTS TH 40 ANNIVERSARY

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Sooke Community Hall FREE ADMISSION

Door Prizes All Handcrafted Goods Handicapped Accessible Supporting The Sooke Food Bank One of the Oldest & Best Shows on the Island

Oceaside Artisans Brad & Tom Scott

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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

ARTISAN SHOW & SALE

Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr.

Monterey Recreation Centre 1442 Monterey Ave, 250-370-7300

Sat, Nov. 14, 10am - 5pm, Nov. 15, 10am - 4pm

Sat. Nov. 14, 10am - 3pm Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney Crafts, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Gingerbread Goodies, Jams, Jellies, Collectables, Art Display, White Elephant, Books, Jewellery, Bazaar Raffle Tickets, Gourmet Basket Draw Tickets, Lunch Room and more. Admission by Donation. All proceeds to Saanich Peninsula Hospital for medical equipment, furnishings and Patient comfort.

Everyone welcome. No table rentals. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR HOSPITAL!

“HOLIDAY GIFTS GALORE” 40TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE PRESENTED BY THE JUAN DE FUCA ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD

Enlighten your senses for all Christmas and experience traditional shopping that is sure to please all members of your family and supporting our local artisans. Sing along with Christmas carols, as you discover handmade teddys, dolls, snowmen, quilting, outdoor decor, painted glass, knitwear, handmade leathers, sheepskin slippers, pottery, cat toys, dog biscuits, jams, jellies, chutney. Christmas baking and gluten free baking plus lots more. ATM Admission $3 info 250-479-6113.

SWAN LAKE CRAFT SALE

Sun. Nov. 15, 12 to 4pm Proceeds to Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary.

Nature House, Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Rd.

Saturday Nov 14, 9 am-4 pm Sunday Nov 15, 12 noon-4 pm

St Joseph’s School Gym • 757 Burnside Rd. West (corner of McKenzie & Burnside W.) Fine arts and handmade traditional crafts. Baking, jams, decorations, quilting, knitting, jewellery, cards, glasswork, body products, kids gifts and much more! Live music: SatBrad Prevedoros (guitar); Sun-Ron Berod (keyboard) Free Admission. Info: 250-474-7060 or 250-478-8439

HANDMADE QUILTS & CRAFTS with a nature theme: placemats, aprons, kid’s bibs, baby quilts, bags, felt creature tree ornaments and MORE for you or for gifts.

Refreshmentsfor sale. Contact: BLeitch@swanlake.bc.ca

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Support the inspired work of local artisans. Free parking & admission. Spots still available, sign up today!

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH CRAFT & BAKE SALE

Sat. Nov. 21, 10am-3pm **Please note cash sales only!!

2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., At the UVIC Ring Road entrance @ corner of Henderson & Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Lots of great baked goods! Knit and crocheted items! A variety of Christmas crafts and gifts! Lots of stocking stuffers and gift baskets! A children’s corner, to make their own crafts! Concession with soups, baking, hotdogs, etc. emmanuelvictoria.ca

STOCKING STUFFERS & MORE GIFT SHOW

Sat. Nov. 21, 10am - 4pm I Sun. Nov. 22, 10am - 3pm New Location: 679 Goldstream Ave.

Home baking, knitted hats, scarves, etc. Gift bags and doggie bandanas. Variety of jewelry, vintage & collectibles.

Soap & bath products, Scentsy candles, Tupperware, Epicure, Relaxus Products, used books. Portion of proceeds to Women’s Sexual Assault Centre. Free Admission. 250.888.6643

25+ artisans’ fine crafts from the Islands showcase their finest works in clay, fiber, metal, glass, wood and more.

Be inspired to find that perfect unique gift for a loved one. $4 Wknd Pass | $1 off w/foodbank item www.islandartisans.ca

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The Magic of Christmas Gift Fair Sat. Nov. 14, 2015

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Get even more than 4 for 3 right now Ready-Mixed Concrete • Concrete Accessories • Victoria’s Only Liquid Colouring System • Gravity Wall Blocks • Gravel Mart OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY

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610 Herald Street Victoria 250-382-6184

It’s the sale you know and love, but with even more reason to love it. This year, get 4 for 3 plus up to a $60 off mail-in rebate on a set of four selected tires, including winter tires.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission: $2.00 per person $ 1 for youth under 12 years

“Start Making a List and Checking it Twice!”

Shop from a fine selection of unique items from talented local artisans and crafters. Enjoy our festive décor, seasonal music and on-site café, and enter our Christmas draw for fun prizes!

Burnside Gorge Community Centre 471 Cecelia Road (off of Jutland) 250-388-5251 www.burnsidegorge.ca

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ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 21, 11:30am - 3pm

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Christ Church Cathedral School, 912 Vancouver Street

496 Lampson St. (in Esquimalt)

Sat. Nov. 21, 12 - 3pm

(Downtown on Douglas St.) Enter 680 Courtney St. Tea Garden (admission $5). BAZAAR (free admission) Baking, jams, quilts, crafts, books, toys, silent auction, Thrift Shop. 250-384-5734 ~ standrewsvic@telus.net

Luncheon and Silent Auction! www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca Call 250-383-2714

THE HOLLY FAIR @ ST. MARY’S CHURCH

DONCASTER SCHOOL’S 22ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Sat. Nov. 21, 9:30am to 2pm Saanichton, East Saanich Rd. at Cultra Home Baking, Books, Handcrafts, Silent

Sat, Nov. 21, 10am - 3pm

at 1525 Rowan St. (off Cedar Hill Rd.)

Auction, Gourmet Pantry, Garden Shop and more. Morning coffee and light lunch available. Auction closes at 1:30pm.

Free Admission. Bring your own bags. For more info call Leslie at 250-652-1611 www.ParishCS.ca

Over 80 tables of handmade crafts by local artists. Cards, jewelry, knitting, woodwork, baked goodies, chocolates, ornaments, toys, sewing and much more. FREE entry, food hamper donations welcome. Draw prizes, also interactive craft room for kids while you shop. Applications available in our office starting in September. Our email address is Doncastercraftfair@gmail.com

42ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS & CRAFT SALE

Sat. Nov. 21, 10am - 4pm, Sun. Nov. 22, 12 - 4pm

Unique hand crafted bags, jewelry, home accessories made from silk fusion, wool and other interesting materials. Come and check it out and enjoy a glass of hot cider and shortbread.

ST. LUKES ANGLICAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 21, 10am - 2pm 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd.

Featuring antiques and collectibles, silent auction, jewellery, oral arrangements, needlework and handicrafts, home baking, jams and jellies, books, toys, white elephant and more. A light lunch will be served. Free admission. For more information call 250-592-2842 

Sat. Nov. 21 - 10am - 4pm Sun. Nov. 22 - 10am - 4pm

GOWARD HOUSE CRAFT FAIR

Saanich Fairgrounds (in the MAIN HALL & RCMP barn) 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton

2495 Arbutus Rd.

ADMISSION $2.00 for 2 Days. Children 12 & Under FREE Plenty of FREE Parking. For more information, contact the Saanich Fairgrounds Office at (250) 652-3314 linda@ saanichfair.ca www.saanichfair.ca

Sat. Nov 21 & Sun. Nov 22, 10am – 4pm

Handmade by local artisans: Raggedy Anns, woodwork items, jewelry, fabric works, artwork, sock monkeys, children’s clothing, soaps, jams,candles, purses, Xmas items and more. Tea Room- snacks & lunch. Admission $2 Free Parking Info: 250-477-4401

Sooke Christmas Craft Fair provides a haven for artists and crafters 4

0 years ago, Sooke had it’s first Christmas Crafts Fair and a lot has changed since that time.

Take a look at their logo, a fish and and an axe to represent the time when Sooke was a fishing and logging community. It was then and still is a safe haven for artists and crafters to create their works of art.

Handmade, Homemade Artisan Food Products & One of A Kind Gifts Children’s Area Café & ATM

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Admission $2.

Children under 12 free Draws 1st $100 2nd $50.

Saturday, December 5, 10 am - 5 pm Plus More James Bay Community Centre 140 Oswego Street ~ www.jamesbaymarket.com/dickens-fair

Today Sooke is a bedroom community to Greater Victoria. It is an affordable place to live and it still enables crafters and artists to be creative in a country environment.

Now Sooke Christmas Craft Fair stands alone in the hearts of Sooke residents as well as patrons from the entire lower island.

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Admission is free, one of the few craft fairs that do not charge an entrance fee.

You can donate food items which will be given to the Sooke Food Bank.

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The community hall, where the fair takes place is like no other, a place where you step back in time, an experience not to b missed. you can feel the history of this community and craft fair from the time you hit the entrance doors.

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Make a day of it Friday, Saturday, or Sunday or come for all three days. You can even win a door prize.

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CHRISTMAS VINTAGE, RETRO & COLLECTIBLE SHOW/SALE Sun. Nov. 22, $4. 9:30am - 4pm Early birds: $20. 8:30am -9:30am

Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney by the Sea Meet over 85 Vintage & Collectible enthusiasts at the 130+ table show. All your Christmas Shopping under one roof! Broad range of collectibles: all unique and different!

Parking free, children free when accompanied by an adult.

Contact Josie at 250.744.1807 or email: JosieJones@shaw. ca. Join us on Facebook: VintageRetroCollectible

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HIGHLANDS WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sun. Nov 22, 10am - 4pm

Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Rd. FREE Admission. Step back in time and experience what a traditional craft fair used to be like! Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baking while browsing through a great selection of work from local artisans. Showcasing new vendors and ones you’ve grown to love. An amazing Sunday drive through the stunningly beautiful West Shore community to the ever-so-charming, late 1800s heritage buildings.

This is an event not to be missed! www.facebook.com/ highalndswintercraftfair

METCHOSIN HALL CRAFT FAIR Nov. 21 & 22 , 10am - 4:30pm 4401 Williamhead Road

Handmade pottery, art, preserves, jewelery and so much more. Call 250-478-6424

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STRAWBERRY VALE 31st Annual Handmade Show Nov. 7th & 8th 10 am - 4 pm 11 High St.

Corner of High St. and Burnside Rd Near Victoria General Hospital

LocalJuriedArtisans • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Door Prizes Daily

Christmas Decorations Body Care Products Original art work Handmade Cards Sweet Treats Jewellery Pottery Knitting Glass works Pet Products Purses and bags Children’s Clothing Honey jams and jellies Gourmet food to take home and eat in • Great variety of Locally Hand Crafted Items • And lots more, come and see what’s new facebook.com/SVChristmasCraftFair

For Info call Leslie 250-479-2276

ome out and shop for handmade products by local artisans as we begin the countdown to Christmas.

Celebrating 31 years of high quality, juried products presented by The Strawberry Vale Christmas Craft Fair. We welcome new exhibitors Christopher and Jane Smith presenting The Phoenix Gallery of Glass and Ceramic Art, Trina Kescielnuk brings to the show her assortment of Whiffcraft aromatherapy and natural skin care products, whimsical wind chimes and inspirational key rings by Patti Lenardo . Also joining us is Mother and Daughter Soaps.

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Cordova Hair Boutique Ladybug Candles and Gifts Lily Pad Lingerie Mattick’s Farm Mini Golf Momease Baby Boutique

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VICTORIA NEWS -Friday, October October9, 9,2015 2015

We Have Moved To Qualicum Beach 4TH ANNUAL CELTIC WINTERFEST CRAFT FAIR

KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT MARKET Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun.

Come join us on Nov 27 - 29, Fri. 12pm - 8pm, Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm

at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St. Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Fun and Prizes. An event that will surpass any preconceptions you may have of a “craft fair”www.winterfestcraftfair.com/Sponsored by Thrifty Foods

OUT OF HAND 27TH ANNUAL ARTISAN FAIR Crystal Garden 713 Douglas St.

Fine Crafts, Artisan Foods, Designer Fashions.

For more information: www.outofhand.ca

GRAND PRIZE! Gift of Flight for 2 anywhere WestJet flies Over $10,000 in Door Prizes including

Sat. Nov. 28, 10am - 4pm

A bevy of unique hand crafted items! Come find that perfect gift for someone special or treat yourself. Live entertainment! Shoppers Only Draw, Free Parking. Free Admission. Info 250-389-2278 or eacsociety@gmail.com

JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVIT Y CENTRE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR &TEA With over 50 years in the optical business as owner and operator of Diamond Optical Sat. Nov. 28, 10am-2pm “Downtown on Douglas” Ron Boyce having a 3 month+ FREE ADMISSION. Refreshments forissale.

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Oaklands Community Centre, 1-2827 Belmont Ave. Celebrate our vibrant community & beauty of the coast at Oaklands‘ West Coast Winter Market. Over 70+ vendors from the best local artisans, crafters, and culinary providers. Local music, activities for kids, & food trucks all day. Join us and co-create our resilient local economy! 250-370-9101 www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com/markets Email: markets@oaklandscommunitycentre.com.

Come to the Highlands and enjoy a cup of cider and a shopping trip. Pottery, sculpture, paintings. 250-652-5434.

SOOKE FALL FAIR 12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR Sat, Nov. 28, 10am - 4pm

Crafts, curios, baking & more. Concession, make wreath or swag $10. Tables $20 (after Oct. 31, $25). For info on tables or ready-made swag/wreaths, call Ellen 250.812.2830. Admission by donation to Sooke Christmas Bureau. www.sookefallfair.ca

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New Venue At Patio Gardens 6536 West Saanich Rd.

Sat. Nov. 28 & Sun. Nov. 29 Sat. Dec. 5, Sun. Dec. 6 (all 10am - 5pm)

With over 50 years in the optical business as Buy an event pass, & enter via the express lane for these owner and operator of Diamond Optical fabulous prizes every day that you come! Plus get a FREE “Downtown Douglas” Keepsakeon Kringle Shopping bag too.

Ron Boyce is having a 3 month+ New this year Sat & Sun ONLY ! * Kringle ‘s Man Cave 23RD ANNIVERSARY

RETIREMENT PARTY!

Sat. Nov. 28 from 10am - 4pm

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Thurs Only $1,000 KRIS KRINGLE SHOPPING SPREE Fri. Only $500 2 Nights at Jamie’s Rainforest Inn Sat . Only $300 2 Nights at Inn on Long Lake & $500 2 Nights at Coast Bastion Hotel Sun Only $700 2 Nights at The Black Rock

Esquimalt Recreation Center, 527 Fraser Street

SALE $199.50

(We have a few roosters in the hen house this year!)

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The 38th Annual Naturally Christmas Sale

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HEAVENOR “FARM CHICKS” ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE.

Over 150 BC Artisans with 50% new vendors at Beban Park in Nanaimo. ALL ARE WELCOMED. See Christmas characters: Ruffle Redbird, a musical stilt walker and juggler, Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Mike the Magician, and not to be forgotten , The Trollsons a Family of Hilarious Trolls.

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The Kris Kringle Station has facing painting, Gingerbread cookies and photos with Kris Kringle. Free Carriage Rides through Beban Park and Hot Chocolate. Pet the Alpacas & baby goats!

Follow the antics of Brad & Ginger on www.facebook.com/kriskringlecanada

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COME JOIN THE PARTY! SPECIAL PRICING UNTIL YEAR END!

Saturday, November 21 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, November 22 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saanich Fairground 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton

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ADMISSION $2.00 for 2 Days

Children 12 & Under FREE - Plenty of FREE Parking For more information, contact the Saanich Fairgrounds Office at (250) 652-3314 linda@saanichfair.ca www.saanichfair.ca

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VIDEA FAIR TRADE FAIR Sat., Nov. 28, 10am - 4pm

First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. Shopping with a conscience! Join us for VIDEA’s Annual Fair Trade Fair! Featuring fair trade vendors selling a variety of traded clothes, crafts, textiles, gifts and I’mfairly so happy I decided to make Shannonfood Oaks by my the International Women’s more. Scrumptious Everyone here has Cateringhome.

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I’m so happy I decided to make Shannon Oaks my home.

Everyone here has become family.

LEGION MANOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE

Coast Collective Art Centre #103 – 318 Wale Road, Colwood

Christmas cakes by Val. All home baked Goodies Handmade Chocolates, Fudge & Candies. Xmas Items, Plants & crafts all made by the Crafty ladies of the Manor. Proceeds after expenses will go to a local charity.

Come Early So You Won’t Be Disappointed.

Dec 2 to 23, Open Daily 11am to 6pm

This juried Christmas Fine Art and Craft Show is one of the longest running of its kind in Victoria, and features all the unique “go local” gifts you’re looking for. Jewelry, home décor, pottery, paintings, sculpture, wearable art, hand-‐crafted toys and so much more! Celebrate the season with us at our NEW LOCATION! www. coastcollective.ca 250.391.5522 Free Admission Visa, Mastercard & Debit

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Fri. Dec. 4, 10am - 8pm, Sat. Dec 5, 10am - 5pm, Sun. Dec 6, 10am - 5pm www.shannonoaks.com www.shannonoaks.com

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Panorama Recreative Centre 1885 Forest park Drive (North Saanich)

Featuring over 230 crafters and artisans of Salt Spring, BC and Alberta. $5.00 for 3 day pass, refreshments. For more information info@atouchof saltspring.com 250.655.0967

Sat. Dec. 5, 11am - 2pm 7601 East Saanich Rd.

SNOWDON HOUSE GOURMET & GIFTS Dec 5, 12. 19, 10am - 5pm daily 1890 Mills Rd., North Saanich Come join us at the farm for our Christmas sampling Saturdays. Each week a unique combination of our specialty treats will be prepared for you. Brie Toppers, Shortbread, Beer Breads, Dips, Soups and so much more!

Farm Shop Open Daily Tuesday- Saturday 10-5.

Laura Waters 250-658-3419

THE 26TH LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 80+ Artisans, 25+ NEW | www.firstandlastchance.ca

Sat. Dec 12,10-5pm | Sun. Dec 13,10-4pm

$4 Weekend Pass, Children Under 12 free Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney Showcasing the talents of 80+ juried artisans’ handcrafted gifts, glorious food, live entertainment and hourly give-a-ways. Meet the artists and enjoy the finest of handcrafted holiday shopping. This year we are supporting the Vancouver Island School of Art. Check out their art for sale & Win a one day Workshop!

Rated #1 by Victoria’s Kitchen Designers

ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROL SING ALONG Thurs. Dec. 17, 11:45am - 1:15pm

(Enter corner of Douglas and Broughton St.) Music program: violin and vocal presentations. Carol singing accompanied by the Organ. Refreshments.

FREE EVENT. EVERYONE WELCOME. 250-384-5734 standrewsvic@telus.net

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10:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission: $2.00 per person $ 1 for youth under 12 years

“Start Making a List and Checking it Twice!”

Shop from a fine selection of unique items from talented local artisans and crafters. Enjoy our festive décor, seasonal music and on-site café, and enter our Christmas draw for fun prizes!

Burnside Gorge Community Centre 471 Cecelia Road (off of Jutland) 250-388-5251 www.burnsidegorge.ca

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Shopping, Food & Holiday Cheer at Calico Christmas Market!

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oin us as we kick off the start of the holiday season at the Calico Christmas Market! 90 of BC’s best artisans will showcase a vast range of high quality, handcrafted goods perfect for any time of the year. Whether you are looking for that perfect, meaningful gift for a loved one or a little treat for yourself, there is something unique for every person on your list. Bring along a friend or two for a day of shopping, food and Christmas fun fun at our very merry gathering!!

This year we are accepting donations for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food item or two - each item brought is an entry into a special prize draw and an extra entry into the drawing for our grand prize draw - 2 Vancouver Canucks tickets plus overnight accommodation at the Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel! And don’t forget, every kiddo that joins us at the Market gets a free draw entry to win some cool kid’s prizes!

Thank you for supporting our thriving artisan and independent business community on British Columbia’s West Coast!

BEEHIVE WOOL SHOP Drop in and see our amazing selection of Fall yarns.

Bring this ad and a receive a 10% discount on your entire purchase of anything in the store!

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St. Peter and St. Paul Saturday November 14, 2015 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Christmas Baking, Festive Table, Mincemeat, Preserves, Handmade Gifts, Knitting and Exciting Silent Auction Baskets!

Lunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm $8.00

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4401 Williamhead Rd. 10am - 4:30pm November 21 & 22

Handmade pottery, art, preserves, jewellry & so much more.

250-478-6424

St. Lukes Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar

High Tea & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 21 10am - 2pm

Saturday, November 28th 11 am - 3 pm

at Church of Our Lord

Metchosin Hall Craft Fair

High Tea $10 per person

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1317 Broad St., Victoria • 250-590-7690

FREE ADMISSION • Wheelchair Accessible

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3821 Cedar Hill X Road Featuring antiques and collectibles, silent auction, jewellery, floral arrangements, needlework and handicrafts, home baking, jams and jellies, books, toys, white elephant and more. A light lunch will be served.

Free admission.

For more information call 250-592-2842

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For 3 Decades the Out of Hand Fair

Artisan Fair attracts BC’s Top Artisans T

his year we are pleased to introduce several new talented and creative people to the line-up. They bring fresh energy and their vision of the latest trends in the craft industry.

Come see a diverse collection of traditionally hewn functional objects by some of Canada’s established artisans, and meet the new wave of creative craftspeople that are re-imagining, re-cycling, and re-inventing solutions for personal expression. Out of Hand is proud to support young new artisans in the pop-up Etsy Boutique and Emerging Artist sections of the fair.

For great stocking stuffers and hostess gifts, the incredibly popular artisan food section is a local sensory delight. Some of the delicacies you’ll find: handmade chocolate, traditional European baking, canning featuring the produce of local farms, maple syrup, artisan goat cheese, vinegars, smoked fish, cheese kits for the do-it-yourself types and lots more. There is also a good selection of luxe soaps and natural body care products, which are always well received. Join us for our special Friday night shopping extravaganza. You can enter to win one of 20 prizes, including our grand prize Shopping Spree, or holiday cocktail kit!

Out of Hand has been providing shoppers the opportunity to buy local, high quality, thoughtful & unique gifts directly from the source for 27 years. Formerly a salt water swimming pool, the Crystal Garden is a beautiful heritage building located right in the heart of downtown Victoria.

After visiting the fair why not head downtown to dine or check out the seasonal window displays?

All vendors are listed on the website with descriptions and images linked in www.outofhand.ca. Like us on Facebook and keep your eye out for giveaways and special offers!

27th annual artisan fair

Nov 27 - 29

Crystal Garden 713 Douglas Street

Fri 10–9 Sat 10–6 Sun 10–4:30

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Clock ticking away on Fairfield business Craftsman looking for someone to run business

Karate Kid — a teenage boy takes an apprenticeship at a watch and clock repair shop in Hong Kong, but goes years without actually touching a watch.

For the first three years of his apprenticeship, at the age of 15, Denny Lee cooked

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for staff who worked in the repair shop, cleaned the shelves and washed staff clothes.

The things he learned came from sneaking a glimpse at people fixing watches.

“You can't stand to watch for too long or else they'll kick you out,” laughed Lee, who had to help support his mother, father, brother and two sisters. “At first, I had no choice. I didn't know anything about it.

Later on, I found out it was quite an interesting job.”

From there, Lee knew he wanted to fix watches, clocks and jewelry.

After immigrating to Canada in 1987 and a three-year stint at a clock repair store in Calgary, he eventually moved to Victoria and opened Lee's Jewellery, Watch and Clock

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Lee operates out of his storefront on Fairfield Road, maintaining and servicing new and antique timepieces.

His reputation has earned him the responsibility of maintaining the iconic 100-yearold clock located at the Young Building at Camosun College, as well as the electric clock at Langford City Hall.

“Working here, I'm happy and all the customers are happy,” Lee said, adding there are not many clock repair shops around anymore. “I enjoy seeing people's happy face's when they come pick it up. That's very important to me.”

But after more than 30 years of serving the community, the 65-year-old is ready to retire and is looking for someone to take over the beloved business.

With two grown children already in well-established professional careers — one as a teacher and the other an engineer — Lee hopes to find

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Denny Lee, owner of Lee’s Jewellery, Watch and Clock Repairs, shows off an antique porcelain clock from Switzerland. an heir to continue his love for the job.

If he can't find some-

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“I wish someone will take over. I am willing to spend three to four months training them one-on-one, face-toface on how to actually do jewelry, watch and clock repair,” Lee said. “There still needs to be people to service Victoria. It's not an easy job. You have to take a good attention to look at everything.

Everything is very delicate.” kendra.wong@vicnews.

Volunteers needed for GoodLife Marathon Volunteers are needed for the 36th annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 11.

The event is in need of more than 200 race day volunteers to fill a variety of duties including assisting with course set-up, course marshals or water stations.

Volunteers receive a T-shirt and a two-week pass to GoodLife Fitness.

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N I W O T R E T N E YMCA encouraging healthy living with Strong Kids campaign Victoria Family

Strong Kids helps keep kids active around Victoria Kendra Wong Victoria News

Victoria's YMCA is encouraging children to stay active and lead healthy lifestyles through an annual campaign that helps children and their families participate in programs if they need financial help.

Through the annual Strong Kids campaign, the YMCA offers subsidized registration to Camp Thunderbird, a summer camp for youth ages five to 17, as well as financiallyassisted memberships for children or their families.

“The Strong Kids campaign gives opportunities to reach potential and make sure people of all ages are healthier and more productive regardless of their financial situation or background,” said Fione Wilson, manager of fund development with the Victoria YMCA. The campaign is available to people of all ages and provides access to most programs at the Y, including swim and fitness classes, and drop-in basketball, floor hockey and

indoor soccer.

It began as a national campaign implemented throughout YMCAs across Canada in 2013 and the Victoria Y adopted the program shortly after.

Since then, Wilson said the national campaign helps hundreds of kids and families annually.

This year, its annual fundraising goal is roughly $175,000. It has raised roughly $60,000 so far.

According to Wilson, the benefits of the program are far reaching.

“Camp is often a life-changing experience for many children just with the ability to even have that opportunity to experience the outdoors in such a beautiful setting and learn leadership skills and challenge themselves personally in such a supportive environment,”she said, noting that many children continue on through leadership programs and later become counsellors at the camp.

“Through our financiallyassisted membership, that allows families and a safe and healthy environment for them to do stuff together. Children really blossom through access to the different programs that we offer.”

“Healthy, physical activity and experiencing the outdoors and a good healthy lifestyle is beneficial to the whole community.”

— Fione Wilson

According to Statistics Canada, just over six per cent of Canadians aged 12 to 17 (roughly 125,000 youth), reported height and weight that classified them as obese in 2014. In the same year, 6.7 per cent of Canadians aged 12 or older (roughly two million people) reported they had diabetes.

Wilson said it's important for children to remain active and maintain a healthy lifestyle, which will benefit them in the long run.

“Children aren't getting outside as much anymore. Obesity is a real concern with our youth today as is diabetes.

Healthy, physical activity and experiencing the outdoors and a good healthy lifestyle is beneficial to the whole community,” she said.

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Victoria fans gear up for Blue Jays playoff run Fans believe Jays have right roster for success Kendra Wong Victoria News

Gord Paterson has a smile permanently plastered from ear to ear when talking about the Toronto Blue Jays.

The 37-year-old has been a Jays fan since

he was five years old — a passion passed down from his father, who is also an avid fan.

Paterson remembers watching the playoff runs of 1989, when he was 10 years old, and again in 1991, 1992 and 1993. “It's a chess game out there. It may sound cliche, but it's 90 per cent mental and 10 per cent physical. I love the back and forth, the

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Blue Jays fans have every reason to be happy with Canada's only MLB team making the playoffs for the first time in 22 years.

Paterson has made several trips to see his favourite team play both at home and on the road. Last year, he watched the Jays play a four-game series versus the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium and the Boston

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With the addition of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and pitcher David Price in the second half of the season, fans believe the team has all the elements to make a successful playoff run. “That was such a huge shot in the arm for the organization. I think the organization and the entire country has been energized by those two moves,� said Paterson, who will be sporting a Marcus Stroman jer-

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Victoria's Randy Strandlund has been a Jays fan since the early '80s.

He believes the team could make it as far as the World Series this year. “I have no reason to believe that they won't get right to the World Series. They've got everything that they need,� said Strandlund, noting the team has the perfect balance of pitching, offence and defence. “They're all contributing, it's not just one or two players doing all the work.�

Game two of the playoff series versus the Texas Rangers goes Friday at 9:45 a.m. Game three goes Sunday. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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Local woman to complete marathon in wheelchair Kendra Wong Victoria News

Three days a week, Jennifer Maxwell takes her wheelchair to the Gorge Waterway and wheels the roughly six kilometre distance.

Her first trip along the waterway, she noticed several small hills, making it difficult for anyone in a wheelchair to travel up the incline.

“I wasn't confident, I didn’t know if I had the muscle to do it. When you're on that incline, if you're not going forward you're going back, literally,” Maxwell said.

Instead of turning back, she asked a woman who was walking her dog if she could spot her in case she rolled backwards.

“Knowing that I had that backup, I just went for it. I was like 'I can do this'. I definitely worked up a sweat,” she laughed.

But Maxwell is not in a wheelchair permanently.

The Saanich resident and recreational runner is training for her first GoodLife Victoria 8 km road race on Sunday, Oct. 11, which she'll complete in a wheelchair.

As part of the race, she is raising money for MOVE Adapted Fitness and Rehabilitation Society — a non-profit

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Jennifer Maxwell, who is able-bodied, will compete in Sunday’s annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon 8km race in a wheelchair to raise funds and awareness for MOVE Adapted Fitness. accessible gym facility for people with disabilities on Yates Street.

Maxwell has been volunteering every other Saturday since January and wanted to help raise money for the gym that runs solely on fundraisers and membership fees.

One day, she had a “flash of insight” and decided to see how the

people she works with feel on a daily basis.

Since receiving a wheelchair (on loan) two weeks ago, she has been training every other day in preparation for the upcoming race.

“It's putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation, both physical and psychological.

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lower to the ground you feel more vulnerable,” she said, noting she was extra cautious when crossing roadways. “My ability to move quickly in a chair is quite a bit limited compared to being on foot.”

She said the experience has been rewarding, but doesn't compare to the challenges people in wheelchairs face all the time.

Joanne Rogers, volunteer secretary with the board, said the money raised goes towards MOVE's subsidy program for people who can't afford memberships and to purchase specialized adaptive equipment.

“I think it's really admirable. It's going to be an awful lot of work.

For somebody to put themselves out there and put themselves in place of people that can't, I think it's a really great cause,” she said.

So far, Maxwell has raised just over $2,000 of her $5,000 goal for MOVE. Donations can be made to pledge.at/ JMaxOnARoll.

More than 12,000 people are expected to participate in various distances at the 36th annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon this weekend. It is one of the largest marathons on Vancouver Island. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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Curling Canada has announced the 2017 Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships will be held in Esquimalt.

Using the Archie Browning Sports Centre, teams will battle for a spot to represent Canada at the 2017 World Junior Curling Championships in PyeongChang, South Korea.

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know the curlers and fans who will be here in 2017 will be treated to a wonderful experience,” said Keith Dagg, co-chair of the Victoria host committee.

“The Archie Browning Sports Centre is a firstclass facility that will allow these talented teams to perform at their best.”

This marks the first time Victoria has hosted the Canadian Juniors since 2004 when a pair of Atlantic Canada teams —

October Scoop in Victoria

What’s happening around town this month cuisine, readily prepared using only the best, freshest ingredients. If you loved Eugene’s Greek Restaurant you will love the Village Taverna even more!

If pizza is your passion you will be excited to know that Pizzeria Prima Strada will be opening a third location at Fort and Foul Bay. Owners Cristen DeCarolis Dallas and Geoffrey Dallas are excited to join the neighbourhood. “As a family owned and operated business, New and notable in the we’re privileged to be part of the VicNeighbourhood toria community and so excited to be Just opened -Terroir Tea Merchant sharing our passion for Neapolitan pizza at 832 Fort St. - offering specialty teas in a great new neighbourhood. Honestly, direct from farmers and providing sea- for us, it’s always been about being in soned and new tea drinkers with a neighbourhoods. Prima Strada is the place you can walk or bike to with famunique sensory experience.

Now opened in the Cook Street Vil- ily and friends for a great experience,” lage is The Village Taverna. Located says Dallas.

Keeping healthy is vital to feeling right in the“As heartaofCBC Cook Street Village journalist, The variety of tastes you can enjoy in good and Vivi Therapy is passionate honesty andfusion integrity their restaurant are a careful of about helping people be better and feel traditional always and contemporary came Greek better. “We are passionate about bodySummer may be behind us, but fall fun is in full swing. Oktoberfest is on now so put on your lederhosen and enjoy the many fun events and activities around town.

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New Brunswick’s Ryan Sherrard and Nova Scotia’s Jill Mouzar — took gold. Victoria previously hosted the Canadian Junior Men’s Championship (the men’s and women’s events were combined in 1987) in 1979 when Alberta’s Mert Thompsett prevailed.

“We are a curling community with a rich tradition in the sport that includes promoting local youth curling,” said Mayor Barb Desjardins. “I know that visiting athletes and fans will appreciate the impressive upgrades we recently completed at our facility as well.”

Fourteen teams in each gender (representing each of the 10

provinces in addition to Northern Ontario, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut) will be split into two seven-team pools, with seeding based on win-loss records at the 2016 Canadian Juniors in Stratford, Ont. Teams will play a round robin within their pool.

Canada has won a leading 19 world junior men’s titles since 1975 and 10 women’s crowns since 1988.

The 2016 Canadian Juniors are scheduled for Jan. 23 to 31 in Ontario.

The Canadian champs will then move on to the 2016 World Juniors, March 5 to 13 in Erzurum, Turkey. editor@vicnews.com

Has your business moved or recently opened? Contact Lisa Holliday-Scott at lisa.holliday-scott@vicnews.com or Steven Arneson at steven.arneson@vicnews.com.

work and our community and are here to support our clients in staying healthy and mobile. We supply local body workers with superior quality products at incredible prices,” says owner Roxanne Derkson. Located at 1608 Camosun Street, Vivi offers a variety of pain relief services such as registered massage, feldenkrais and acupuncture. They also have a retail store where you can pick up all of your massage supply needs.

A sneak peak at things to come - Yuk Yuk’s International Comedy Club will be coming to Victoria in spring of 2016.

Stay tuned to the Victoria News for more information on this exciting new addition to the Victoria entertainment scene.

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We fund fish and wildlife projects that align with our Jordan River Watershed Plan, one of 14 watersheds where we work in our Coastal Region. If you have a project idea that aligns with our regional conservation priorities outlined in our Watershed and Action Plans then you may be eligible for an FWCP grant.

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Victoria News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home.

Homefinder is available to househunters and real estate agents with unique stories.

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives.

You can call 250-480-3238 or email editor@ vicnews.com to share your ideas.

Presales help you put a plan in place

By the time you move in, it’s a really good deal.”

But there are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing presale condos: 1. Ensure you’re not vulnerable to changing interest rates.

For example, if homeowners purchase a condo for $400,000 at a great interest rate, the price of that might be higher down the road when you move in, if interest rates have changed.

2. Understand what a strata is all about.

“Make sure you have a realtor and make sure you talk to them and find out as much as they can possibly teach you about stratas and what it will look like,” he said.

3. Look at what features and upgrades are available.

4. Go through developers disclosure statement.

“Know exactly what the building is going to look like and all the different components of the building,” he said.

5. Check out the neighbourhood ahead of time and look at the amenities that are there.

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With a number of large-scale residential developments currently being built in Victoria, in the next few years many developers will be putting presale condos up on the market.

Guy Crozier, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, said Victoria is at the beginning of a busy real estate cycle — one they believe is going to last for the next few years.

“What we’re starting to see is some of those presales coming full swing,” he said.

Crozier said it’s a good time for potential home-buyers to start thinking about putting a downpayment on presale condos.

“A lot of times you will lock in now a good price, or a price that you think is good now, and by the time your condo is built a year-and-a-half later, a lot of times the real estate market has moved and gone up.

Do you have a house-hunting story or building experience you’d like to share with us?

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the zoning and planning departments to see what developments are happening in the area, what amenities could be coming and reading the official community plan for the area.

“If you’re working with a realtor, get your realtor involved.

They’ll give you good advice on how the strata works, what the neighbourhood is like, whether that’s a good price per square foot that the property is being sold at,” he said, adding that the price per square foot will range between municipalities and floors.

Crozier said buying presales are also good for parents who are thinking about becoming empty nesters.

“That’s another good aspect of presales, they help you start to put a plan in place. It might be a two, three of four year plan, but it’s a step in that direction,” he said. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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From October 21 to December 18, residents can contact the City at 250.361.0600 to arrange for bagged leaves to be picked up from the boulevard within five working days at no additional charge. Bags must be tied, clear and 100% compostable.

There’s no limit to the number of compostable bags or leaf piles you can set out.

Residents can purchase large clear, 100% compostable bags 107 cm x 122 cm in size at City Hall and at the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre. A package of 10 bags is $12.50 plus tax.

The 2015 Residential Leaf Pick-up Schedule will be mailed to residents and is available online.

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HIGHLANDS 760 Hanbury Pl, $499,900 MLS 356834, Sun. 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

WEST SHORE 665 Latoria Rd., $675,000 MLS 356519, Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Don Bellamy, 250-744-3301

SAANICH PENINSULA 5-7925 Simpson Rd, $344,000 MLS 355932, Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-370-7788

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248 Glenairlie Drive, $529,900 Saturday 12-1:30 RE/MAX Camosun Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943

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DrivewayCanada.ca | “The turning radius is amazing; the driver can make manouevres you would imagine only a cyclist could pull off...”

Zack Spencer

Visit the 2016 Smart gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

Urban Smart is a funky runabout Portland, Ore - Mercedes-Benz chose a funky city to Inside showcase its urban city runabout, the all-new Smart With a wider cabin, the dash now looks like a more fortwo (for two people). conventional subcompact. The quirkiness of the Since Portland is already known for “keeping it weird” previous car was fun but this new model is much it was amazing to see just how much attention this more practical. The space between the driver and little car got in a city littered with strangely coloured passenger never feels cramped and the rear cargo hair, far out fashion, trendy food trucks and more rear has an additional 10L of space. I particularly hipster beards than a lumberjack show. like the clam shaped rear tailgate Over and over, the questions from and flip up hatch, providing a sturdy passers-by asked if we were attending platform to sit on. The biggest news a Smart car convention. Perhaps not for many buyers will be the addition surprisingly given there were more than of a smartphone cradle built right into a dozen brightly coloured Smart cars the radio unit. With this, the driver’s buzzing around the city during the threesmart device can charge and provide week media launch. information to the radio via Bluetooth and the free Smart Cross Connect app Looks The wider lets the driver use the basic functions Just like Vancouver, Portland is in the of the phone like music, navigation Car2Go car-sharing program so those platform makes the and phone via large buttons. blue and white cars are all over the 2016 Smart much The test unit was an early Beta unit road. The all-new 2016 model has a more stable at all and had many bugs. To be honest I more grownup look to it. The length is speeds, in fact on the ended up using my phones native apps exactly the same, making easy to park but I did enjoy the useful cradle. There and turn but the width side-to-side has highway it was very is an optional navigation screen, but been increased by 10cm, making the smooth and could instead of opting for the $1,300 extra front cabin a much more conventional cost I’d stick with the phone holder. easily keep up with size. This size update also helps make the design look more masculine, with Drive traffic. bigger headlamps and taillights. There What has really changed is the way Zack Spencer are even LED marker lights available. this latest Smart drives. Gone is the The body is still made of dent-resistant jerky transmission of the older unit, it polymer panels that can be replaced individually. The is replaced by a 5-speed manual or an all-new duel black sections of the body are made of high-strength, clutch 6-speed automatic. The manual is a first for lightweight steel that makes up what Mercedes calls this market and made the most out of the new 900cc the Tridion Safety Cell. This has proven to be a very turbocharged 3-cylinder engine. With only 89hp safe in the previous car and now utilizes more of that and 100lb.-ft of torque, the 5-speed made diving in lightweight steel. and out of traffic a lot of fun. The vast majority of

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buyers will get the automatic equipped with a sport setting that also provides a more spirited drive. For those that want paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, the buyer needs to opt for the sport package that also upgrades the wheels from 15-inches to 16-inches. The wider platform makes the 2016 Smart much more stable at all speeds, in fact on the highway it was very smooth and could easily keep up with traffic.

Question of the Week ICBC is warning about the potential for winter weather to close in over Thanksgiving. When will you change to winter tires or won’t you bother this year?

Verdict The Smart car has always been a lifestyle choice.

Starting at $17,300 there are plenty of subcompact cars with seating for five and much more cargo capacity but this car isn’t about getting the most for the money but getting around with ease. The turning radius is amazing; the driver can make manouevres you would imagine only a cyclist could pull off. It’s really remarkable. Parking is a snap and the smallest spaces are there for the taking.

The Smart is available with an optional moon roof, the convertible version, along with the electric model will come sometime in 2016.The rest of the trim packages include the middle Passion trim for $18,800 and the top Prime model for $20,900. To get a car with an automatic, the buyer needs to add $1,400 to each trim and the sport package is $800.

This isn’t an inexpensive car but it is a much better Smart in every direction.

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The 2016 Toyota Yaris Sedan is not your average subcompact car.

It’s aggressively styled, equipped with premium features and tuned for driving fun.

“This is more than a new car with a familiar name,” said Larry Hutchinson, Vice President at Toyota Canada Inc, at the Quebec launch. “Canadians love the efficiency and nimble performance of subcompacts – and the all-new Yaris Sedan gives drivers even more – much more – of what they love. Whether running errands in the downtown core, or taking a day-trip on the open road, the new Yaris Sedan is built to surprise drivers with premium details and unexpected driving fun.”

Toyota offers the 2016 Yaris Sedan in two trims: Yaris Sedan – Manual (starting MSRP: $16,995). This model features a short-stroke six-speed manual transmission for quick shifting, and a fuel efficiency rating of 6.7 L / 100 km (city/highway combined).

Yaris Sedan – Automatic (starting MSRP: $18,200). This model features a six-speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter, a direct-shift feel, plus a Sport Mode that boosts torque for more spirited driving. This model boasts a fuel efficiency rating of 6.4 L / 100 km (city/ highway combined).

Standard features include cruise control, power windows and power door locks – all set off with chrome accents and the soft-touch trim and surfaces. Steering wheel mounted controls put audio and Bluetooth within easy reach. The trunk is spacious and made more versatile thanks to a standard 60/40 split folding rear seat.

The Auto version may be ordered with a Premium Package

(MSRP $20,200), adding several enhancements to audio, comfort, convenience and style. These include a Display Audio system with 7” touch screen, six speakers, two USB ports, heated front seats, aluminum alloy wheels, fog lamps, and a back-up camera.

The 2016 Yaris Sedan is now available across Canada.

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA- Friday, October 9, 2015

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2012 CHEV ORLANDO

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Friday, October 9, 2015 - BLACK

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 14, 2015

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA- Friday, October 9, 2015

EVERY MAKE, EVERY MODEL, EVERY PRICE!

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

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BC’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT USED CAR DEALER!

YEARS!

CONTRACTORS CORNER

ACCIDENT FREE!

3

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SENSIBLE

STREET

24,888 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

6 0 VE H 0

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006

BOXLINER

JEEP COMMANDER LTD

DODGE MEGACAB $

12,888

13,888

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D18373A

Stk #T18323

RAM LONGHORN

VICTORIA ONLY!

Stk #X18459A

MOONROOF

2003

TOYOTA COROLLA

2007

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Stk #P18790

4,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WE VAPORIZE BAD CREDIT

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2014

2011 MERCEDES BENZ C350 Stk #D17919

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MAZDA 6 GRAND TOURING

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2010

HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Stk #D16998B

PONTIAC G6 Stk #X18313A

8,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FALL MAINTENANCE

SPECIAL

14,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007

BMW 328XI Stk #X18477A

16,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

MOONROOF!

2006

$

FROM

3.99%

PADDLE SHIFTERS!

CAMARO

TOYOTA CAMRY $

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

KEYLESS IGNITION!

CHEVROLET

2005

7,888

7,888

RATES

26,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007

$

Stk #A18395

9,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

TOP R A DOLLOUR FOR YDE!!

TRFAOR OR NOT

Stk #D18336

$

2012

44,888

14,888

$

INFINITI G37X

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013

HEMI 4WD!

FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

TO CH TRADE OOSE FROM PAID F S WELCOM E OR OR NOT!

$

Stk #V17828A

19,888

Stk #D17710A

2008

ICLES! !!

2007

ACCIDENT FREE!

2010

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USED WINTER TIRE SALE

$

50

00

95 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FALL SPECIAL PROMO

a tire installed plus tax. Call for size availability

Galaxy Service

SERVICE STRIP EXPIRES OCTOBER 14, 2015.

Includes oil and filter change, inspect brakes and suspension system, inspect all filters and hoses. Includes car wash and vacuum. Up to 5 litres oil (synthetic oil and diesels extra)

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$

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$

MEAN STREET

Stk #V18783

$

ISLAND ONLY!

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Stk #C18777

$

1

ACCIDENT FREE!

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Friday, October 9, 2015 - BLACK

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Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 14, 2015

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA- Friday, October 9, 2015

EVERY MAKE, EVERY MODEL, EVERY PRICE!

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

COLWOOD • NANAIMO • DUNCAN • COURTENAY • LANGLEY

BC’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT USED CAR DEALER!

YEARS!

CONTRACTORS CORNER

ACCIDENT FREE!

3

-760

SENSIBLE

STREET

24,888 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

6 0 VE H 0

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006

BOXLINER

JEEP COMMANDER LTD

DODGE MEGACAB $

12,888

13,888

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D18373A

Stk #T18323

RAM LONGHORN

VICTORIA ONLY!

Stk #X18459A

MOONROOF

2003

TOYOTA COROLLA

2007

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Stk #P18790

4,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WE VAPORIZE BAD CREDIT

GALMO’S CREDIT

CORNER

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

HEATED FRONT SEATS!

PAID

ACCIDENT FREE!

HYUNDAI ELANTRA Stk #P18788

LUXURY LANE

Stk #P18543

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ISLAND ONLY!

HEATED FRONT SEATS!

MOONROOF!

Get the vehicle you want and the credit you deserve!

16 lenders to choose from.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2014

2011 MERCEDES BENZ C350 Stk #D17919

30,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

MAZDA 6 GRAND TOURING

www.galaxymotors.net galaxymotors

Stk #M18231

26,888

$

Stk #X18515

25,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010

HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Stk #D16998B

PONTIAC G6 Stk #X18313A

8,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FALL MAINTENANCE

SPECIAL

14,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007

BMW 328XI Stk #X18477A

16,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

MOONROOF!

2006

$

FROM

3.99%

PADDLE SHIFTERS!

CAMARO

TOYOTA CAMRY $

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

KEYLESS IGNITION!

CHEVROLET

2005

7,888

7,888

RATES

26,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007

$

Stk #A18395

9,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

TOP R A DOLLOUR FOR YDE!!

TRFAOR OR NOT

Stk #D18336

$

2012

44,888

14,888

$

INFINITI G37X

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013

HEMI 4WD!

FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

TO CH TRADE OOSE FROM PAID F S WELCOM E OR OR NOT!

$

Stk #V17828A

19,888

Stk #D17710A

2008

ICLES! !!

2007

ACCIDENT FREE!

2010

59

USED WINTER TIRE SALE

$

50

00

95 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FALL SPECIAL PROMO

a tire installed plus tax. Call for size availability

Galaxy Service

SERVICE STRIP EXPIRES OCTOBER 14, 2015.

Includes oil and filter change, inspect brakes and suspension system, inspect all filters and hoses. Includes car wash and vacuum. Up to 5 litres oil (synthetic oil and diesels extra)

A.C. SYSTEM CHECK & RECHARGE

$

99

1772 Island Hwy.

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Journey Middle School

General Meeting 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7pm

— Members and Bona Fide Guests — The Sooke Legion welcomes back

School year off to great start September went by fast for all the kids and teachers at Journey Middle School.

We got off to a great start with our back to school barbecue.

We had tons of fun and great food. Thanks to the Sooke Lions Club for the free hotdogs, it was greatly appreciated.

The fun kept going with Beach Day for all grades which influenced team building and social skills. The Grade 6 students travelled to French Beach and had a great time, the Grade 7 students went to Aylard farms and spent the day in the sun and the Grade 8 kids hiked down to Mystic and explored the beach.

The school students and staff ran a total of 5,373 kilometres in the Terry Fox Run. Students ran the five kilometre run in support of Terry and cancer research.

Nick Heslop beat our school record for the Terry Fox Run with a time of 18 minutes and 19 seconds. First place for the girls went to Irina Karassev and Zoe

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Tickets $10 Tyler Linell, who raised $550 for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, gets his head shaved at Journey Middle School.

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Evans who crossed the finish line hand in hand with a time of 22 minutes and 30 seconds.

That’s amazing!

After the race, four bold students, who have been raising money for Cops for Cancer, got up and had their heads shaved in front of everyone. First one up was Christian Zakharchuk who raised $135. Next, was Alexsei Guetre who raised $200.

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After that, was Tyler Linell who raised $550. Last, but definitely not least, was Chris Piataowski who raised an outstanding $935!

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This was a great first month of the school year and we know the fun will just keep coming.

••• Article written by Allana Garat, Marin Clarkston and Holly Conwright.

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