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Deer discussion delayed to March Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

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Firefighter Jason Ahokas works through the systems on Engine 1 at Oak Bay Fire hall as it gets set to return to service after a crash last October. The truck careened through established landscaping and into a home while on a call after the firefighter driving had a medical incident.

Bullying incident ends basketball team’s season Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Oak Bay High unfortunately made headlines this week after a bullying incident ended the junior boys basketball team season.

A media storm erupted late Tuesday when the team was slated to start city championships. Piet Langstraat, superintendent Greater Victoria School District, told several media outlets that in Janu-

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ary an inappropriate photo was taken of two boys during a road trip. It was subsequently posted on social media and resulted in significant bullying of one of the boys in the photo.

Langstraat also said that Oak Bay High principal Dave Thomson (the school office directed media to the school district) chose to suspend the season as most of the team appeared to know about the online bullying.

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calls by deadline.

While the season ended in a police file, no criminal investigation is underway.

“Last Thursday (Feb. 4) our school liaison officer got a call from the school to inform him of this information they had found out about this incident,” said Const.

Rick Anthony, community liaison officer for Oak Bay Police.

Council’s conversation on deer is rescheduled for its March committee of the whole meeting after council deemed the February agenda too full.

The subject of deer had been tentatively suggested for the Feb. 15 meeting when council also plans to discuss the Uplands sewer separation project and the final stages of an age-friendly strategy.

“When we have deer on the agenda, that tends to be filled with lots of input and lots of views,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen.

Options were to add it to the Feb. 22 council meeting or put the conversation over to March.

Coun. Eric Zhelka made a bid to have a portion of the topic discussed during Monday’s meeting in an effort to apply for a government grant to start on a portion of the Oak Bay proposal by the Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society.

The Provincial Urban Deer Operational Cost Share Program provides financial support to local governments this fiscal year within their jurisdiction.

Eligible projects could be operational activities or research trials. The province indicates research includes trials in translocation and immuno-contraception which is a major component of the UWSS proposal.

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Deer discussion Oak Bay: A Distinctive Destination Continued from Page A1

The UWSS Oak Bay Deer Management Plan includes a “survey of community attitudes” drafted by the society’s scientists and reviewed by an expert. The survey is “shovel-ready” and eligible for matching funds as a first, essential step toward a larger deer management program in the municipality, said vice-president Kristy Kilpatrick in a letter.

While content with pushing the discussion to March, Coun. Tara Ney agreed components of the UWSS program could be plucked out and offered as a shovel-ready program in a grant application.

“I am disappointed if we can’t find a way to get an application in to the province,” Ney said.

With the bid to have the survey discussed Feb. 15 defeated, Zhelka urged council to consider asking the UWSS to have the paperwork in place with the survey funding in mind. Other members around the table questioned whether staff would have time to aid in the application, which must come from local government, and whether the proposed survey would be applicable as deerreduction research.

Ney argued it “could be seen as part of an action research project.”

Rushing the process to get a grant could backfire, said Coun. Kevin Murdoch.

“It’s probably worthwhile having some public input,” he said. “I don’t think it should be shoehorned in … If it’s not where we want to go as a council, it’s not money well-spent.”

The deadline to apply was Jan. 8 however, the province has indicated late applications would be considered. The program runs to March 31.

Council opted to put the entire discussion over to the March 21 committee meeting, 7 p.m. at municipal hall 2167 Oak Bay Ave. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

Archivist shares early visions of the community as a tourist attraction Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Streets named after famed resort destinations, such as Brighton, Newgate and Saratoga (now Windsor) set Oak Bay up as a destination itself in its early days.

“Early planners wanted it to be a tourist destination,” said Jean Sparks, volunteer at Oak Bay archives. “They promoted it as a recreational spot.”

Photo courtesy Oak Bay Archives They laid the streetcar Oak Bay was designed as a tourist destination early on, assisted by attractions like tracks, named the streets, a hotel, streetcar tracks and a golf course. Learn more at the Oak Bay Heritage had a hotel built and estab- Distinctive Destination talk Feb. 17. lished a golf course.

“They had a grand plan to As part of BC Heritage Week, Sparks Trust for Canada. make a deep sea port called Oak HarSparks also plans to touch on north bour,” Sparks said. Cruising ships would will share the stories of Oak Bay 1880 to whittle an hour off the trip from Vancou- 1930, when it was known as a popular Oak Bay where the arena and horse racing drew visitors. ver or Seattle to Victoria by skipping the resort destination.

Distinctive Destinations, the first of The theme for Heritage Week 2016 in trip around the tip of the Island, settling in Oak Bay instead. The plan worked, the British Columbia is Distinctive Destina- the Oak Bay Heritage 2016 lecture series, community drew visitors, some famous, tions: Experience Historic Places. The runs Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at Windsor Park including Royals and famed British week kicks off with national Heritage Day Pavilion. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com on Feb. 15 as designated by The National writer Rudyard Kipling.

Bleeding Hearts: Choosing the right flowers for Valentine’s How can I stop you from buying red roses cide and preservative, chilled to near freez(or expecting them) on Valentine’s day? ing, boxed, flown to Miami, put on trucks, cut again, fed, conditioned and reHow can I shape my appeal without chilled and re-packaged at your sounding like a harridan screamlocal florist. To manage that suping eco-expletives from on high? ply chain, picking for Valentine’s I can’t. I’m a romantic and I love day starts after Christmas, so the idea of love, especially couthe roses may have been out of pled with flowery tropes and trathe ground for weeks when delivditions. What’s more: I love roses ered. Approximately 224 million – their bright musky scent, the South America roses were grown velvet of their petals, their history in 2013 for Valentine’s Day alone. in art, literature and gardens.

Frankly, I’m not feeling the love.

But I must be honest with the Once upon a time, British facts about Valentine’s roses. Red Christin Geall Columbian growers supplied roses travel miles to Canada in Cultivated greenhouse-grown red roses, February. The long-stemmed but now the province has only ones most commonly associated with a large heart (and wallet) come now two growers (who focus on spray roses), from Ecuador or Columbia, have a carbon given they can’t compete with the imports. footprint the size of Kansas and have been (An interesting note: the South American grown under plastic, cut, dipped in pesti- flower trade developed because of the war

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Eugenia Kim of Harry’s Flowers told me her long-stemmed roses are coming from Columbia this year and are priced at $6.99 each or $84 a dozen.

So what’s a lover to do? Cue the poetry and chocolate?

Try asking your florist for eco-certified/ fair trade roses or switch to local flowers.

According to Alex Powell of Thorn and Thistle, a number of BC-grown flowers are available in February: hyacinths, tulips and anemones to start. Growers on the Lower Mainland also produce orchids and lilies in heated greenhouses throughout the winter.

My personal choice would be local flowering branches, available from Harry’s. Like love, they take a while to bloom. Flowering quince in the most exquisite coral pink is

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currently coming into bloom and forsythia, plum, and magnolia not far behind.

Branches in bud can be ‘forced’ indoors.

Cut the base at an angle and smash the bottom inch or so with a hammer to facilitate the uptake of water. Place your branches in warmish water, but not in direct light.

If you receive roses this year, cut them at an angle underwater to avoid air bubbles from forming. Despite this treatment, they may droop when brought into a warm house. You can try salvaging them by dipping their freshly-cut stems into boiled water for 20 seconds, then place the roses into a vase filled with tepid water. After all they’ve been though (and all that your sweetie spent!) it’s the least you can do.

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OUR VIEW

Deer discussions need speedier timeframe Oak Bay council has a lot on its plate these days.

From the costly sewer separation project in the Uplands to coming budget – or estimates – meetings and the innumerable other issues requiring thoughtful discussion and decisions, council must make tough choices affecting local residents.

These are not big-picture policies formed in Ottawa but rather the “on-the-ground” decisions that affect many of us in a very direct way, every day.

No decision will make everyone happy, and most definitely, many decisions require due time and process to ensure the best choices are made.

Having said that, council’s decision to delay yet again its discussion on the community’s deer challenges will likely be frustrating for many.

Certainly an issue that has consumed much of council’s time, it was hoped that discussion would lead to some resolution as to council’s deer management philosophy.

Should they actively work to manage the deer or not?

Included in that discussion was also the potential to apply for provincial funding toward the Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society initiative that includes a variety of components, including immunocontraception as a way to reduce deer populations.

Faced with a full slate of topics already for its Feb. 15 meeting, when council was intending to tackle the deer discussion, they opted Tuesday to instead move the item to March.

It’s time to get the discussion moving, whatever the decision.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

Oak Bay News is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@oakbaynews.com or 250-480-3239. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

YOUR VIEW

Is Oak Bay ready for participatory budgeting?

This municipality’s spending habits and inability to curb costs should worry all Oak Bay residents. In seven years (from 2008 to 2014) the property taxes collected by the municipality increased by 21 per cent. When you factor in inflation, the rising cost of goods and services and the fact that the mean family income (according to Statistics Canada) in Victoria increased 8.5 per cent from 2009 to 2013, Oak Bay doesn’t look so sunny anymore.

Unless the municipality changes its spending habits and focuses more on cost-reduction measures, I am expecting a 35 per cent increase over seven years now that the municipality has set their sights on a five per cent tax increase.

For some, a few hundred dollars more a month can mean the difference between living in your own home or not, living well or just surviving. Is this what we want?

The Official Community Plan says “Oak Bay’s residents are active contributors in local decision making, working collaboratively with municipal council and staff to ensure that Oak Bay will continue to thrive for years to come.”

So, how can residents be “active contributors” to help curb rising taxes and help council make the tough decisions that need to be made?

The District of Tofino offers one practical and feasible approach to democratizing the municipality’s financial planning process. They have started a

process called “participatory budgeting” where community members will eventually vote on eligible arts and culture projects financed by council grants. The district’s invitation email describes how the process will start: “You are invited to a workshop to develop the guidelines for the 2016 participatory budgeting process. Participatory budgeting is a democratic process in which the municipality allocates an amount of money for residents to propose and decide upon community projects for implementation.”

This type of out-of-the-box thinking is exactly what we need to help curb rising taxes. The recent federal election clearly demonstrated that the only barrier to making real change, like “participatory budgeting,” is political will. All it takes is one councillor to lead the change and put some financial control back into the hands of residents. Which councillor would like to take the lead?

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Take children’s safety seriously Re: Girl approached in Windsor Park.

Oak Bay News Feb. 3 Regarding Christine van Reeuwyk’s alarming report on what may well have been a “near-miss” incident for a very young child in Windsor Park on Jan. 29.

It is stated that police were called at around 7 p.m. after it was reported a

10-year-old girl had been approached by a 40 to 60-year-old man whilst, according to Oak Bay police’s community liaison officer, “she was just doing what kids do, playing with her friends.”

I am staggered at the naive inference of this police comment which seems to suggest that it is quite normal and acceptable for 10-year-old children to play in the park at 7 p.m., after dark and unsupervised to boot.

For children, there is no sure safety in numbers after dark, as this latest near confrontation in Windsor Park clearly illustrates.

Furthermore, this incident surely demands a more dogmatic police response and more positive media reporting, to ensure parents are made to realize the careless irresponsibility of allowing their little darlings to be exposed to possible danger.

Const. Rick Anthony proclaims that people should not be afraid but suggests that being “aware” should suffice. This was not the case on Jan. 29 because it was not until the child registered being “afraid and uncomfortable” that she sought help. This is not the sort of decision that should be left to a 10 year old.

Finally, let’s ensure all parents as well as all their children clearly understand that outdoors after dark can be dangerous.

Derrick Johns Oak Bay

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Community Calendar Friday, Feb. 12 Drop-in Family Storytime – from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays at the Oak Bay branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library, 1442 Monterey Ave. No registration required.

Groove Kitchen – Upstairs Lounge Concert Series continues at Oak Bay Rec Centre. Doors at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

All ages welcome.

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A Downton Abbey Valentine – Palm Court Light Orchestra performs the music of Downton Abbey and the Victorian and Edwardian eras, 7:30 p.m. at Farquhar Auditorium, UVic. Tickets $14 to $34 from 250-721-8480, online at tickets.uvic. ca or in person at the University Centre.

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People meeting People Dance Club – Live bands plus ballroom, jive and line dances for all abilities; welcoming, friendly atmosphere and a good dance floor, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday evenings bi-weekly, at Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave. Info: 250-896-9000.

in the Oak Bay Rec Centre lobby, 1975 Bee St. then walk to Willows Beach and back. Finish in the Upstairs Lounge with a hot beverage and Valentine cupcakes, courtesy of Recreation Oak Bay. Info: caob.ca

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Kiwanis Sunday Morning Breakfast – Oak Bay Kiwanis hosts fundraising breakfast, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kiwanis Willows Beach Tea Room, $10. Proceeds support Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion Care Facility.

Tuesday Movie Nights at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel – Grandma. Enjoy new release movies in the comfort of the David Foster Foundation Theatre, 6 to 9:45 p.m. Tickets $24, incl. theatre fare, dessert and housemade popcorn, plus option to purchase a beverage. Info or tickets: front desk or 250-598-4556.

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The department started an “assist file,” Anthony said, should the incident require a police investigation or criminal charges. “They decided to keep it in house and deal with it internally at their level and mete out some discipline or sanctions. We’re comfortable with that. We’re supportive of that,” Anthony said. “They have to look at the consequences of all involved and how is it best dealt with at their level.”

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Markus Lueder, school liaison officer, offers the WITS program with area schools and the detachment is involved in other anti-bullying initiatives, such as national Pink T-Shirt Day (Feb. 24).

“The school liaison officer is there to be that guy, that resource for the school,” Anthony said.

Dinner Theatre at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel – Weekends through Feb. 20, Double Diamond: A Tribute to Neil Diamond featuring tribute artist Bill Zaalberg in a non-stop 90-minute performance. Tickets $89, incl. three-course meal in the David Foster Foundation Theatre. Info/tickets visit the front desk or call 250-598-4556.

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Oak Bay artist Phyllis Serota hosts a Valentine’s Day show and sale in her home studio. Visit from 1 to 5 p.m. at 2424 Hamiota St., where wine and hors-d’oeuvres will be served. For information, call 250-385-6933 or visit online at phyllisserota.com.

At Red Art Gallery, artist Marion Evamy is supporting the United Way of Victoria with a series of original paintings created for the Raise the Red campaign. Half of the proceeds from the series will go to the campaign, in addition to 10 per cent of gallery sales through the month of February.

“We jumped at the opportunity to extend our support by way of sharing our passion and talents,” Evamy says. “The symbolism of these handpainted prints produced especially for the campaign is evident: they are all the same – roses in vases – yet each vase is different in pattern and colour. They are all vessels, yet each vessel has a different outer shell. The outer shell ‘differentiates’ the vessel, but the contents are the same. Roses are symbols of balance, promise, new beginnings and hope. The colour red is the colour of energy, passion and action. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action.”

Two sizes of paintings are available, 10-inch square and 14-by-11-inch, selling for $395 and $495 respectively. All works are mounted, varnished and framed. Learn more at redartgallery.ca The Oak Bay Art Club, one of the oldest on Vancouver Island with roots reaching back to the Second World War, shows All you Need is heART, an art show and sale running through Feb. 24 at Goward House, in Cadboro Bay. The non-profit organization boasts about 45 members who cover a wide range of interests and media.

View the paintings weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or preview the exhibit online at gowardhouse.com/artshow.

From Feb. 13 to 25, West End Gallery welcomes The Art of Romance featuring Oak Bay artist Elka Nowicka’s series of floral paintings that will outlast any fresh bouquet. Alongside Nowicka, Alain Bédard captures romance in cozy café tables set for two, while Grant Leier gets straight to the

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On the Avenue, Eclectic Gallery continues its Winter Salon exhibit featuring refreshing new work by more than a dozen gallery artists. The show continues through Feb. 27. Nearby, Avenue Gallery welcomes an exhibit of new work by Nanaimo painter Rob Elphinstone through Feb. 17 followed by new works by abstract artist Patty Ripley, showing at the gallery Feb. 17 to 24.

Through Feb. 27, Oak Bay’s Winchester Gallery presents Sandra Meigs: What Is the Mind of the Mystic. Through the exhibit, “a certain strangeness encompasses me, but at the same time, a familiarity,” reflects the artist, who has created vivid, enigmatic paintings that combine dense narratives with comic elements for 35 years. Her works gradually reveal layers of meaning, giving viewers insight into psychological spaces and philosophical ideas, the gallery says.

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Finding new roads with Camaro SS Orlando, FL. – Stepping into the humidity of Southern Florida’s air can feel like a sudden slap to the face.

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The Driver Mode Selector allowed me to swap between Sport, Tour and Snow/Ice (and also Track with SS.) These drive modes instantly tailor up to eight different vehicle characteristics. The Tour mode would seem to be a natural fit for the long drive, but I had it in Sport and loved every second.

Eventually, we pulled into John’s City Diner in Birmingham for a late dinner of some deep-fried goodness.

Surprisingly, after more than 12 hours behind the wheel, my back wasn’t aching as much as I had expected. The sport seats proved to be firm yet flexible enough to still be comfortable and keep me in place.

Even with the chassis 28 per cent stiffer, the ride isn’t bonejarring, not for me at least. Don’t expect it to take road imperfections gingerly, though.

It is a performance vehicle after all, so running a tight ship is mandatory.

Besides, there aren’t 455 horses under the hood without reason.

My voice had tired from singing at the top of my lungs and talking on the phone – I was driving alone, after all.

I’d never driven in this part of the United States – with the exception of Florida – and wanted to experience what it had to offer.

The scenery wasn’t quite as epic as the sultry waves of Florida’s coastline, and all in all, it was quite barren, but there was still joy in the journey.

From downtown Jackson, Mississippi, we continued our last leg of the trip towards New Orleans, Louisiana. The total count of states we had driven through four states, adding 1,600 kilometres to the odometer (actually the US-spec car counted in miles!)

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That does not mean Oak Bay is the Bays, ranked fourth in B.C., hope to secure yet another Island taking anything for granted. “(Cowichan has) really been Championship title.

Last year’s Island champions wrestling it out there (in North are looking for back-to-back wins, Island league play). It looks like bringing the Island trophy back (they) will come in first…and we’re playing Islands at Dover home to Oak Bay for (Bay) which will make the 21st time.

Dover that much stronThis year, the play“I think the ger,” Franklin said. offs will be a little difGiven that there are ferent than in previ- competition is only three teams in the ous years.

North Island 4A league, “There are no good. (It) gives us Cowichan SecondSouth Island Cham- a lot of experience ary School, Dover Bay pionships this year building up to and G.P. Vanier appear because there’s only poised to be the three four teams (in the 4A provincials.” teams representing the league),” said Oak Bay coach Chris Frank- – Madhu McConnell North Island.

“I think the competilin. “There’s just the tion is good. (It) gives Island Championus a lot of experience building up ships.”

The Island Championships will to provincials,” said senior starting be played Feb. 25 to 27 at Dover forward Madhu McConnell.

The top three teams from both Bay in Nanaimo.

The Bays will prepare for their north and south square off in the playoff run by flying to Regina, six-team Island championships.

The Bays, the only undefeated Sask. for the Luther Invitational Tournament this week where team in 4A South Island league they’ll face some top-notch com- play, look to be the favourites to petition, including Alberta’s fourth- secure the top berth to represent ranked team, the Cardston High the South Island for the Islands.

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BOYS & Girls Club Services seeks enthusiastic volunteers to help them stage a Mad Hatter’s Ball on Saturday, April 2, 2016. It is an amazing event Westin Bear Mountain that needs volunteers in a variety of roles. The fundraiser benefits children and youth who need the Club’s preventative programs. Imagine helping a child build a world where they are supported and encouraged to believe - just like Alice in Wonderland - that almost everything is possible! Please call 250-386-2269.

COMING EVENTS WORKLINK is offering a Job Search program for eligible Non EI adults living in Westshore, Sooke and Greater Victoria areas(except Sidney); 4 wk in class program with work experience option.

Starts March 7th. Call 250-474-2598.

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CNIB IS looking for volunteers to be part of their Vision Mate program. Vision Mates provide 1-on-1 community based support to someone in their community that has vision loss.

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LOST AND FOUND LOST BRACELET in the vicinity of Willows Beach. If found please call (250)3815836.

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LOG SCALER

Fully licensed for full time job - Nanaimo area. Inventory management/computer skills favorable but will train suitable candidate. Tremendous growth, opportunity, and learning environment.

Duties may include but not limited to: metric & scribner scaling, weight scaling, custom log sorting, inventory mgmt - land and water, water scaling, etc. Email: scalingjobs@gmail.com

Open 7 days from 8am to 8pm (EST)

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Inclusions Powell River is hiring Residential Support Workers f/t, p/t and casual positions - Adult & Children’s residences.

For more information visit: www.inclusionpr.ca e-mail: apply@pracl.ca

THE Co-operators is looking for 2 Insurance/Financial Advisors in Victoria. These wonderful opportunities involve servicing our existing clients while also focusing on the multi-line insurance opportunities that exist. Particular emphasis will be placed on growing the life and wealth portfolios. For more information to apply, email: joe_casciano@cooperators.ca / 604-742-5007

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Wood wall clock $30. Area rug, 6x10, $30. (250)592-9205 CAMERA (1937) Kodak Retina (1), $95. 250-370-2905.

CHINA CABINETsliding glass doors, $99.

Call (250)478-0906, Langford.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity.

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HALL RUNNER 11.5�lx2.6�w. $85 obo.

(250)385-3400.

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HUMIDIFER, LARGE, Cutlery+ case, $20.

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New Rubber maid 4 piece Micro wave oven set, 1-3 quartsize, $15. 250-383-5390.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KENWOOD EXCELON KFCX693 6X9 300 Watt 3-way car speakers. Brand new, never opened, save $100+. $120.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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

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MOVING- RATTAN couch, coffee tables, shelves, lamps, glass table & 2 chairs w/lacquer cabinets, wicker. Call for Appointment (250)380-0538.

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Circulation Coordinator Black Press Community News Media is looking for an energetic and customer friendly individual for its Victoria Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision sets you apart from other applicants.

Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express is recommended.

Western Forest Products has several Accounting roles at our various operations on Vancouver Island. These roles include:

• Senior Divisional Accountant • Division Accountants • Assistant Accountants, Lumber • Assistant Accountants, Timberlands For more information on each of these roles, and to apply directly, please visit: http://www.jobs.net/jobs/ westernforest/en-ca/all-jobs/

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A reliable vehicle is a must. Vulnerable sector criminal check is also mandatory.

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RENTALS

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

PARKING SPACE near Lansdowne Camosun College. 3 min. walk to campus. Only $75/mo. Save $55/mo (or more for long-term). Chris, 250-595-0370.

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS/INSPECTIONS HOME INSPECTOR? You have a realtor and a lawyer; don’t wait to find an inspector.

Call Terry at 778-533-0333 or check on line at: chewkahomeinspections.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

ROOMS FOR RENT FAIRFIELD ROOM- Available now. Walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. 250-382-6681.

WANTED TO RENT SEMI-RETIRED PROFESSIONAL couple looking to rent 2-3 bdrm house with garage &/or bsmnt, April 1st, for 1yr.

Greater Victoria area. NS/NP. Contact 250-598-1549 or 250882-4841. Ref’s on request.

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

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21ST SEASON, 2015 - 2016 “Clearly the VCO must now be added to Victoria’s ‘not to be missed’ list.”

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Sunday February 21, 2016, 2:00 PM Oak Bay United Church,

1355 Mitchell Street

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All tickets are bookable on our website.

TICKETS: Adult: $20 Student/Senior over 65: $15 Free admission for music students.

Available at Long & McQuade, Ivy’s Bookshop or at the door. To order, please call 250-721-1971.

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SAILBOAT - FIBERGLASS Spencer 31’ design by J. Brandmayr/ Philbrook Shipyard, Victoria. Inclds water tanks, roughed in interior.

Farymann engine 24 HP, balast, keel etc. $12,000. kijiji #1112486288, 250-723-8967 gabbyosborne@shaw.ca

SEASON TICKETS: (Four shows) Adult: $65 Student/Senior over 65: $50 To order, please call 250-721-1971 or go to www.victoriachamberorchestra.org

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

Call 250-361-6164.

RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST decks, fence Doors, windows, painting, drywall.

Kitchen, bath, suites. 250-217-8131.

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

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

LANDSCAPING

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

ABBA Exteriors Inc. ‘Winter Clean-Up Specials’ Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured, BBB Certified; Now accepting Visa/ MC *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company. Sm jobs welcome.

Lic #86952. 250-415-7991.

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

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20% OFF! Mowing, aerate, pruning, hedge/shrub trim, yard cleanup. (250)479-6495.

250-380-7778 GRAND Xterior Cleaning. Repairs, Gutters, De-moss, Roofs, Windows, Power Washing.

I AM looking for up to 5 more customers for regular lawn cuts to start this spring. Chris (250)858-2055.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden.

Clean-ups, pruning, weeding, & more. Senior’s discounts.

Free estimates. 250-216-7502. .... THE GARDENING GAL ....

Quality Affordable Gardening.

Renovations Maintenance & Cleanups. 250-217-7708.

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

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(250)889-5794.

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

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

RENO SPECIALIST Carpentry, drywall, plumbing, tiling, electric.

Kitchen & bath.

20 yrs exp. Fully insured.

Alain 250-744-8453. www.justrenoz.com

Refuse Sam

✓Garbage Removal ✓O.A.P Rates Attics, Basements, Compost, Construction Clean up, Demolition

Fast & Friendly Service .

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

CUSTOM LANDSCAPING by Design- let us build your dream! Free estimates. Call (250)391-0688.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

Locally owned Family business

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

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

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

Call Craig or Mike 250-216-5865

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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WINDOW CLEANING 250-380-7778 GRAND Xterior Cleaning. Repairs, Gutters, de-moss, roofs windows, PWash, Christmas lights.

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Done Right Moving $85/hr.

A+ BBB. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. Penny 250-418-1747

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

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HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr.

Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607.

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

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

UPHOLSTERY

UPHOLSTER- Furn. repairs, scratches, fix springs, marine, commercial. 250-480-9822.

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

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!

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

Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning.

Roof de-mossing, package discounts. “Locally owned Family business”.

WCB, BBB Certified; Now accepting Visa/ MasterCard. (778)433-9275.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

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