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CRIME STOPPERS Pair who thwarted Cambridge Antiques thief revisit incident Ryan Flaherty News staff
Crystal Stupple may have been raised in England, but her response to a would-be thief was classic Canada. “He said, ‘I’m gonna get my knife out,’ and I said, ‘Okay, “I said, sorry, I’m ‘Okay, I’m sorry, I’m going to have to do this,’ and I’m going to just kind of have to do this,’ Iknocked him by and I just kind of the legs and we pushed him knocked him by both over,” Stupple the legs …” explained. Sorry: when - Crystal Stupple faced with a potentially violent criminal, Stupple took him down in the most polite way possible. Born on Vancouver Island before moving to England at age nine, Stupple recently returned to Canada to be closer to her mother. Stupple was accompanying her to a bank in Oak Bay Village when the pair noticed a commotion in the front window of Cambridge Antiques. Inside, the store’s owner, Peter Everett, was wrestling with a man who was trying to rob him. “This guy – the criminal – he was really struggling with him, and he had his arm on
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Cambridge Antiques owner Peter Everett and Crystal Stupple re-enact how they worked together to tackle the would-be thief at the Oak Bay Avenue store. the door frame and he was trying to pull his way out of the door, and I just don’t think it was fair,” Stupple said. The 40-year-old suspect had entered the store a minute or two earlier, wearing a hard hat and dust mask, and
approached Everett at the rear counter. He raised a bag containing what appeared to be a gun and threw a second bag down, demanding that Everett fill it with jewelry. “I thought it was a joke when I first saw
him come in,” Everett said. “I thought it was someone who was working on the building.” PLEASE SEE: Woman hailed as hero, Page A7
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Ten-year-old Sage Mowat, left, and 11-year-old Autumn Kay hold their Eat Well, Get Moving! action cards with their healthy snacks at Quadra elementary school. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Giving kids a foundation for a healthy life School program teaches benefits of eating well, exercising Ryan Flaherty News staff
Moms and dads will tell you, getting a child to eat their vegetables can be one of the tougher obstacles parents can face. And in this age of Wiis and Blu-Ray players, convincing the kids to go outside and play can be a challenge of its own. That’s why a program returning to a number of Capital Region schools this spring is trying to turn exercise and healthy eating into a lifelong habit for students at a young age. The program, called Eat Well, Get Moving! is a partnership between the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Greater Victo-
ria recreation centres. It offers a variety of prizes to kids who eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables and engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. The plan is simple. Kids get a card to track their progress. At the end of each month – the program runs for three – a portion of the card is torn off and entered into a draw for prizes like T-shirts, recreation passes and pizza coupons. At the end of April, when the program wraps up, students will have a chance to win even bigger prizes, like tickets to University of Victoria Vikes and Victoria Grizzlies games or the AdrenaLINE zipline adventure. Maureen Rowan, clinical co-ordinator for public health nurses with VIHA, said the program speaks to the role healthy lifestyle choices play in setting kids up for future success. “What’s really important is when you have healthy choices around food and activity, that supports children’s growth, develop-
would put a big bowl of it (out) and I would ment and learning,” Rowan said. At Quadra school, eight classes are taking devour it.” The girls already understand the benefits part in the program. Some kids are already well on their way to filling up the February of healthy lifestyle choices. “It keeps your body stimusection of their card. lated,” said Mowat, adding “Because I go to after“What’s really that it helps her in school, school care, we have a gym and outside, and all that important is when you too. “You can concentrate on your work.” together is like two and a half have healthy choices more The students at Quadra hours (per day),” Grade 4 stuare just a few of the nearly dent Sage Mowat said of her around food and in Greater Victoria who daily exercise totals. Some of activity, that supports 3,500 have already signed up to Eat the activities Mowat enjoys Well, Get Moving! include soccer, football and children’s growth, Rowan is hopeful that the rock climbing. development and healthy decisions don’t stop Meanwhile Mowat’s friend, at school. Grade 5 student Autumn Kay, learning,” “If this becomes a discusis undaunted by the prospect - Maureen Rowan sion at the dinner table while of eating plenty of fruits and everybody’s sitting together and having veggies. “When I was little, my dad would put a dinner together, then it again reinforces bowl of Smarties down, and I’d eat a cou- and supports healthy lifestyle choices,” she ple then I would ask my dad for carrots said. reporter@vicnews.com and broccoli with ranch dip,” Kay said. “He
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pal administrator Mark Brennan, of the individuals involved.” The consultation is funded who recommended the hire to by Baptist Houscouncil in a report. ing, the organiza“In my opin“Community tion behind the ion community Lodge replaceengagement is the engagement is the ment proposal. most critical aspect of this project, and most critical aspect of However, Baptist Housing CEO for that reason the this project.” Howard Johnson Focus proposal - Mark Brennan said last week is superior to the that the consulothers,” Brennan wrote in the report. “I like the tant will take its lead from team approach as it draws upon council. reporter@vicnews.com the different styles and expertise
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John Roney in the editing booth at Reynolds secondary school, where the Grade 12 student has spent plenty of time. Roney is the senior winner of FilmCAN, a student contest that saw his film Dimensions screened at the Victoria Film Festival.
Time on the big screen Film Festival fosters debuts for students Natalie North News staff
Getting lost in a comic book has paid off for John Roney, a Grade 12 student at Reynolds secondary school. The 17-year-old won the senior category of FilmCAN, an online video competition for middle and high school students from the Island. Kids create a short film and upload it to the Victoria Film Festival’s video-sharing vimeo webpage. Two of them earned the chance to have their films screened alongside features during the festival, which ran Feb. 3 to 12. “I was pretty excited,” said Roney, a self-taught animator who spent two months crafting his winning submission. “It was pretty big for me to get to say that I’ve won that when I’m applying to universities.” Running just shy of four minutes, Roney’s film, Dimensions, tells the story of a young comic artist who gets pulled into his work. The hobby animator caught the judges’ attention with his use of a high definition
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to tear down the house and build two new ones on their double lot attracted plenty of interest from community heritage advocates in recent weeks. “It kind of took on a life of its own,” noted Glowicki. The protection order was initially put on the 1911built home so council could determine whether it Ryan Flaherty was worthy of heritage designation. Were that the News staff case, and demolition had been blocked, Oak Bay The writing was on the wall, even if that wall taxpayers would have been on the hook for any loss in market value the property suffered as a may not be up for long. Oak Bay council voted Monday to lift a tempo- result. In the end, council determined that the likerary protection order on a Victoria Avenue home lihood of having to pay compensation to the Glowickis was too great to ignore. slated for demolition, rather than “I don’t see that the sum of money pursue a heritage designation on “It kind of took on that we’re looking at … is the kind the property and risk paying comof money that this community can pensation to the homeowners. a life of its own.” afford to pay for this cause, sadly,” “We are extremely happy with the - David Glowicki said Coun. Tara Ney. outcome,” said David Glowicki, who But the decision didn’t come easowns the home along with his wife, ily. Just last week at its committee Heather. “It was the logical decision of the whole meeting, council rejected an identical that was made.” The debate over whether to allow the Glowickis motion to lift the protection order after a tie vote, citing the need for more information on the potential costs of heritage designation. Though the only new information this week came in the form of a letter from the Glowickis’ lawyer estimating that cost at $1.5-$1.8 million, it had apparently become clear enough to most councillors that they could not afford to take a risk in this case. Inner Peace Movement “Forced designation has not been the tool of welcomes National Lecturer choice, and I don’t believe is the desired path to take today,” said Coun. Pam Copley. “And it may Philip Ponchet not, and probably will not, buy us support for our Tuesday, Feb. 21ST heritage conservation activities and program that 1pm and 7:30pm we have planned for the future.” ACCENT INN Despite the sometimes emotional debate, the 3233 MAPLE STREET Glowickis don’t begrudge council for taking its time on the decision. Philip believes that trusting our intuition is the key “I would much rather have a council in place to a more fulfilling life. He speaks on how to raise that is thoughtful about these sorts of issues – as your own energy level to be more positive in any much as it was painful – than one that makes a situation, on communicating with guardian angels, the cycles of life, the 4 psychic gifts, achieving balhasty decision,” said Heather Glowicki. ance and relaxation in your daily life, and finding “I have lots of respect for the way they handled your true life purpose. Everyone is welcome. it,” David added. Talks last 1½ hours. Tickets at door: $16 incl. hst The couple said they hope to begin the demolition some time in the spring. For more information go to reporter@vicnews.com www.innerpeacemovement.ca
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Downtown kiss a winner Michaela Earthy and Trenton Crawford have the winning kiss. The Victoria couple earned bragging rights in this year’s Downtown Victoria Business Association Kiss in the City contest. The popular Valentine’s contest asks residents to photograph themselves, lips locked, somewhere in downtown Victoria. Photos and video are posted on the DVBA Facebook page. Earthy and Crawford take the crown as this year’s Kiss winner. Their photo featured the pair sharing a kiss on Broad Street between Fort and Broughton streets, decked out in full cycling gear with their bikes. The pair will walk away with a romantic night in the city featuring a one
night stay at the Fairmont Empress, dinner for two at the Bengal Lounge and a 60-minute spa treatment for two at Willow Stream Spa. The package also includes a gold and pearl locket donated by Violette Boutique, flowers from Poppies Floral Art, movie tickets to the Cineplex Odeon, and is topped off with a selection of delectable goodies from Rogers Chocolates. Two runners-up also won prizes in this year’s contest. Second place went to Devon Lord and Jonathan Taylor whose photo shows the Johnson Street Bridge in winter evening light. Third place was awarded to Fiona Aitken and Janik Emanuel Nuß who took a more close-up approach to their photo on Broad Street. editor@vicnews.com
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When Everett refused to comply with his demands, the thief ran to the front of the store and began grabbing items out of a display window. Unfazed by the potential danger of the situation, Everett gave chase. “It was anger that somebody would just walk in and think that they could walk out with our stuff,” he said of his lack of fear. The gun, Everett explained, had “a different sort of look to it,” and didn’t worry him. Nor did the possibility of getting shot. “My thought at that point was,
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guy from doing anything.” Everett added that in his nine years in the village, he’s never heard of anything like this happening. He also had warm words for the community. “People were lined up to help, they just couldn’t get in the door. That speaks well for the village.” Stupple said she doesn’t think her actions are a big deal, and life is back to normal. She’s currently looking for a job, and joked that maybe she could join the RCMP. “I don’t speak French though,” she chuckled. reporter@vicnews.com
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Bill C-30 shows Tories’ hypocrisy We’re all for protecting children from Internet predators but that doesn’t mean we can’t also be seriously opposed to Bill C-30. The federal Conservatives’ proposed legislation is intended to give police more tools for rooting out the bad guys in an increasingly wired world. However, there is a growing chorus of critics warning that the measures will profoundly damage personal freedoms. The unfortunate thing is the argument is being made on the extremes of the issue. Some supporters of the bill say you have to side with them if you want to help police stop the horrific sexual exploitation of kids. Some opponents argue that giving cops the power to demand Internet providers hand over customers’ names, email addresses and other personal information – without a warrant – sets us on our way to becoming a police state. But there are plenty of other, less-sensational problems that Bill C-30 would create. As Canadians, we have carefully cultivated a culture where freedom is cherished. We don’t want government peering into our bedrooms and we don’t want to be forced to hand over the keys to our lives at the whim of any police officer. Right now, even without the proposed legislation, police have relatively little trouble getting customer information from Internet providers. Very few requests are actually turned down (about six per cent, according to RCMP numbers), so there is a real question about why the new law is needed in the first place. There is more to this legislation than rooting out evildoers. By framing the argument as being simply about fighting the exploitation of children, the Conservative majority is insulting Canadians who want to do the right thing. If this government was so opposed to the “invasiveness” of the long-gun registry and the longform census, how can they now demand Canadians accept an even more intrusive law? We deserve to have a better discussion about Bill C-30 before the Tories force it into law.
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The return of HMCS Vancouver to its home port of CFB Esquimalt is welcome news for all the family and friends of crew members aboard the warship. Canadians also appreciate the efforts of the men and women aboard Vancouver. The world is experiencing remarkable events in the Middle East and it is reassuring to know fellow Canadians played an important role in helping during such turbulent times. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay 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. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Schoolyard bullying still too common While some might call it teasI had to put the book down. For ing rather than bullying, it left me five months it sat unread. Jodi unhappy. Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes, a ficBy Grade 7 my peers and I were tional tale of a school shooting, all on fairly equal footing as I found was just too much for me. Oddly my place and voice. it wasn’t the shooting portion that In high school it was my clothgot to me, it was the set-up, the fiveyear-old constantly being picked on ing or brand of sneakers that set to the point where he didn’t want to me apart. So in Grade 8, the start of high school, I made a decision. I’m go to school. guessing because I don’t It was too much. At remember consciously that age they should love doing it, but I figured if school, want to go, comthere was a pecking order, pose crazy creations for I better get in line. So I teachers who are more picked a girl, and picked popular than parents on her. and want to stay and By Grade 9 we were play with peers. great friends, which conAt Canadiansafetinued throughout high schools.com they outline school. four types of bullying – By Grade 12 most of name-calling, exclusion, Christine us had grown up enough physical and threatenvan Reeuwyk that the hurtful teasing, at ing. I’ve experienced the Island Girl least among the girls, had first one, both as the eased. bully and the bullied. I don’t know about the In elementary school boys. I fear boys face more of the my physical differences set me physical bullying than I did. apart from my peers. A genetic Statistics support my personal disorder called Ehlers Danlos synexperiences. Stats at Promoting drome causes me to bruise easily Relationships and Eliminating Vioand my skin to tear. Even though my parents and teachers limited me lence (prevnet.ca) show the highest reports of those being bullied come to contact-free sports and activities, it meant a significant amount of in Grade 1 and 2 with another spike time spent in the nurse’s room wait- in Grade 9. The website brings together a ing for my parents to take me to the network of more than 60 researchER for stitches. The scars and rules ers and 70 graduate students from set me apart from my peers, leaving an opening for merciless teasing 21 universities and 50 national partner organizations committed to and name calling.
advancing research in hopes of creating a world without bullying. The statistics also show that in Canadian schools, bullying happens every 7.5 minutes on playgrounds and every 25 minutes in the classroom. In 2010 the World Health Organization ranked Canada in the bottom third of the 40 developed nations studied, according to their most recent survey on Health Behaviours of School-Aged Children. The survey was based on children’s reports of bullying and victimization. On Feb. 29, kids in schools everywhere will embrace anti-bullying for Pink Shirt Day (www.pinkshirtday. ca). In advance of the day, I interviewed a few students participating in a T-shirt project put on by the Youth in Action teams at each of the three middle schools in the Saanich school district. I was dismayed when two middle school students admitted to me they’d been bullied – when they were younger. Grade 1, one of them said. It hurt and reminded me of that book I’d almost left unfinished. I did eventually pick up Nineteen Minutes again to finish the story. Predictably it didn’t have a happy ending. No spoilers here, but it did make me rethink what someone who’s feeling pressure from others looks like. Even now it could be me. Or you. Christine van Reeuwyk is a reporter with the Peninsula News Review. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Heartsick over demolition of Victoria’s iconic Blue Bridge Being heartsick over the imminent Blue Bridge demolition, your article of Feb. 10 extolling the event only made things worse. From the start we have been given halftruths and a good deal of misinformation – and have been obliged to cough up our own taxpayer money to be smooth-talked into believing the rebuilding and replacement of the bridge is necessary. Now we are given the happy news that students and teachers are eager to watch the bridge come down as if it is some sort of cultural event – when to my mind it is the desecration of a unique and valuable piece of Victoria’s history. Our city will have lost one of its iconic images forever and to
me that is something to be mourned – not celebrated. City hall is good at glossing over too many pertinent facts and quick to extoll their virtues as a progressive, forwardthinking group According to Statistics Canada, Victoria’s growth isn’t keeping up with the national average, which means we will inevitably be forced to raise taxes to pay for this ill-conceived exercise. Thank you Coun. Shellie Gudgeon for your forthright response of “Crap!” when questions regarding the financing of this project were glossed over. That pretty much sums it up for me as well. Alixe Wallis Victoria
Readers respond: Lawful Access bill derails the rights of citizens Despite being very outspoken on the question of crime, Prime Minister Stephen Harper seems far from eager to discuss the legislation he’s promised to pass within 100 days of taking office – legislation that will allow online spying without a warrant. Are we now living in a country where a warrantless range of options by the government has the ability to invade our private lives? Privacy commissioners across Canada have voiced their concerns about this legislation but, as usual, the PM and his Justice Minister ignore the will of experts and the people. If Canadians care about their online privacy, they should take the time to let Harper know this is not the way Canadians do business. Chris Ash Victoria
Rhetoric over bill opponents dirty politics I am writing to express my disapproval and outrage at the Lawful Access act. The proposed legislation will force every phone and Internet provider to collect the private information of any Canadian, at any time, without a warrant. This is almost humorously Orwellian, not to mention invasive, costly and warrantless. Stephen Harper, Vic Toews and the Conservative Party’s sensationalist rhetoric regarding dissenters being in league with child pornographers is dirty politics at its finest. Not only that, but it’s disturbingly close to George Bush’s “You’re either for us or against us” statement. We live in 2012, not 1984. It is pure
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madness to suggest that if one values their privacy they are a child pornographer. Should I be allowed to read all of Harper’s and Toews’ emails just to prove to myself that they’re not involved in criminal activity? Of course I shouldn’t. However, that is what the Conservative Party is proposing to do to all Canadians. Interested citizens can sign a petition at www.StopSpying.ca. Will Ballantyne Victoria
Warrantless surveillance vs. hard-won liberties Despite being very outspoken on the question of crime, Prime Minister Stephen Harper seems far from eager to discuss the legislation he’s promised to pass within 100 days of taking office – legislation that will allow online spying without a warrant. Is this to be done at the taxpayers’ expense? We have warrants in place for good reason, as we do the liberties we cherish. I, for one, do not want to see Canada moving in the direction of Communist China. Todd Legault Victoria
Fascist dictators shouldn’t rule our country The proposed Lawful Access act will force every phone and Internet provider to allow “authorities” to collect the private information of any Canadian, at any time, without a warrant. This will create legislation that is: Warrantless: A range of “authorities” will have the ability to invade the private lives
of law-abiding Canadians and our families using wired Internet and mobile devices, without justification. Invasive: The laws leave our personal and financial information less secure and more susceptible to cybercrime. Costly: Internet service providers may be forced to install millions of dollars worth of spying technology and the cost will be passed down to you. Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart has repeatedly voiced her concerns about online spying, and has called for strengthened oversight and privacy safeguards in the bills. Any proposals to expand telecommunications surveillance must be based on a clear need for new powers, which must be demonstrated by verifiable evidence. And these new powers must include comprehensive internal controls, clear oversight, meaningful deterrents, and a system of enforcement. Harper is planning on sharing that information with the U.S., selling out Canadian sovereignty. Adam Blainey Victoria
Government’s electronic surveillance laws misguided There are many problems with this online spying legislation. It will slow our electronic economy down far below those of our G8 and G20 partners. It will be very costly to set up, and once set up will be equally costly to maintain. Increased taxes are the only way to offset these costs as the monitoring scheme itself will generate no revenue. By allowing the authorities to intercept the electronic traffic of any Canadian
citizen, it essentially presupposes guilt on the part of the defendant – something that undermines the fabric of our justice system in a way that democracies have not yet seen. It eliminates the need for ‘reasonable cause’ on the part of the authorities to whom these sweeping and invasive powers will be granted at the same time as it removes the decision from a judge who determines whether a warrant for observation is, well, warranted. There is no evidence that this legislation is needed. If enacted, it will hurt individual Canadians as much as it will hurt Canada as a whole. Please encourage your readers to go to www.stopspying.ca for more information on this issue, as well as to let Mr. Harper know that this legislation is unnecessary and unwanted. John Goring Victoria
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William Lee JONES
Ernest Wayne FILIAULT
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is wanted for Theft, Possession of Stolen Property and Fail to Appear.
• Weight: 175 lbs. • Height: 5’10” • DOB: June 15, 1968
• Weight: 161 lbs. • Height: 5’7” • DOB: Dec. 1, 1967
Gregory Andrew FORREST
Dietrich Joseph MERTEN
is wanted for Assault, Theft and Breach.
is wanted for Drive While Disqualified.
• Weight: 141 lbs. • Height: 5’8” • DOB: Sept. 16, 1967
• Weight: 201 lbs. • Height: 6’2” • DOB: Jan. 19, 1978
Jennifer Lynn HINDS
Donna Lee CARLOW
is wanted for Theft, Fail to Appear and Breach of Probation.
is wanted for Robbery.
• Weight: 141 lbs. • Height: 5’3” • DOB: April 20, 1985
• Weight: 126 lbs. • Height: 5’6” • DOB: Dec. 8, 1967
Carlos Manuel RIBEIRO
Ross Wayne BEVERIDGE
is wanted for Assault.
is wanted for being Unlawfully at Large.
• Weight: 170 lbs. • Height: 6’ • DOB: Oct. 14, 1969
• Weight: 175 lbs. • Height: 6’ • DOB: Dec. 26, 1964
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ATMs compromised On Dec. 12, 2011, the automated teller machine (ATM) at the COHO ferry terminal was broken into around 2 a.m. The lone male suspect is described as a white male of average height and build. He wore a black hoodie pulled over his head, and a greyish ball cap underneath. The word HARDIHOOD was printed in white Gothic lettering on the hood portion of the hoodie. On Dec. 24, just before 2 a.m., two male suspects broke into the ATM in the courtyard of the Hotel Grand Pacific. Suspect #1 is described as a white male, between 20 and 35 years of age. He wore a dark ball cap, a jacket, dark pants and shoes. Suspect #2 wore lighter coloured pants and a ball cap, as well as a hoodie, with the hood covering his face. He was also carrying a backpack.
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When a lookout onboard HMCS Vancouver spotted a strange object bobbing in the waves of the Mediterranean Sea during the height of the Libyan conflict last fall, little did Petty Officer 2nd Class Duane Gall realize it would put his 22 years on the job to the ultimate test. The warship was deployed to the region Above, HMCS last July to work alongside Vancouver’s NATO allies to ensure arms demolition team weren’t getting into the member Able war-torn nation. The vessel Seaman Lucien is expected to return home Pelletier keeps track to CFB Esquimalt in a matof the fuse burn ter of days. time while he heads Many of the 250 naval to a safe distance and air force personnel during a demolition watched history in the makoperation in the ing as Libyan skies were lit Mediterranean Sea. up by tracer ammunition Below, a boarding rounds. party member The lookout’s alert on covers fellow team Oct. 6 added an element members during a of excitement for Gall, who boarding exercise on finally had the chance to HMCS Vancouver. put decades of demolitions Cpl. Brandon O’Connell, MARPAC Imaging Services, training to work. Esquimalt The bosun and his team were ordered to destroy an Members of the warship’s boarding party also unidentified steel cylinder found floating. It was one metre in diameter, about faced several unknowns during the deployment. “When we get off the ship, we’re literally our nine metres long and its purpose will remain a own support,” said navy Lt. Scott Meagher, the mystery to the crew. The object caused a lot of excitement on board officer in charge of the boarding party. “It’s defi“just because we didn’t know what it was,” the Col- nitely a higher-risk job. The adrenalin is pretty high when we depart to do boardwood resident and demolition team ings.” section leader said. “Just because of “When we get Last fall, the 12-member team the way it was in the water, it was a off the ship, we’re boarded three vessels to look over hazard to navigation.” the crew’s identification and other The team waited until 6 a.m. the literally our own paperwork, inspect any cargo and next morning before constructing search for weapons. their charges from three blocks of C4 support.” The team, decked out with ballisplastic explosives. - Scott Meagher tic vests, pistols and C8 assault rifles, Two small boats headed away first boarded a Libyan tug in early from the ship, one carrying a backup safety team and the other with Gall and two fellow September. The three-hour search produced one weapon, used for self-defence. bosuns. Under the arms embargo “we were looking for Meanwhile, HMCS Vancouver headed for safety weapons, military-related items such as clothing, about three kilometres away. “We had only seen one picture of the object ammunition,” said Meagher, a Langford resident. the night before, so (I was) a little excited, a little apprehensive coming up to it, not knowing exactly PLEASE SEE: what I was going to get into,” Gall said. First-time combat for many, Page A27 SATURDAY
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When we lead busy lives in a fast paced world faced with the many demands on our time and energy it can begin to feel like we are on a roller coaster and the good things of life are passing us by. The Practice of Sacred Presence is based in mindfulness and is influenced by Christian, Taoist and Buddhist traditions. In this experiential series you will learn both the practice of mindfulness and the practice of sacred presence - and in so doing become more attentive to your life, savoring the beauty and goodness in it every day. Place: Oak Bay United Church, Chapel, corner of Granite & Mitchell Date: Wednesdays Feb 29 – March 28, 2012 Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm There is no charge but registration is required 250 598 5021 ext 0 or oakbayuc@shaw.ca
Spring is in the Air along with “Change” On December 13, 2011 the provincial government brought into force those sections of the Strata Property Act dealing with depreciation reports prepared by onsite visual inspections. Strata corporations will now be required to have a detailed report prepared at specified intervals basically determining the life span of each common property component and the estimated cost of replacement along with a funding plan. (Unless they decide otherwise by way of a ¾ vote). There will be an impact on most strata corporations and their operation, their finances and how major repairs are handled. March 1, 2012 Form B required information will include a Depreciation Report (if any). Note that mortgage and insurance companies may look closely at the presence or absence of the credentials of the Depreciation Report Provider and perhaps refuse insurance or a mortgage because of some perceived risk. Having dealt with these situations in Alberta from September 2000 onward my experience is that Reserve Fund Studies or Depreciation Reports are required to be completed. Those strata that did not have the funding for a report and had to build a fund to obtain one were also caught in a backlog of strata waiting on the Depreciation Report Providers. All of these items become an issue when we are selling the unit as the buyers have expectations and now they are legally supported. Depreciation Reports must be completed no later than December 11, 2013. (Unless voted otherwise). My experience is a strong asset having served on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Condominium Institute Southern Alberta Chapter, the Alberta Real Estate Association and chairing the Calgary Real Estate Board Condominium Contract Committee to introduce new real estate contracts for the province once the new changes were in place. I have also completed all levels of Condominium Management with the Canadian Condominium Institute therefore have a broad understanding of most aspects of strata operation. If I can be of any assistance to you with your sale or purchase through this transitional phase please contact me. Licensed in Victoria and Calgary for optimum marketing exposure. The Vancouver Island Strata Association VISOA www.visoa.bc.ca AGM will be held on February 26, 2012 and I would strongly urge you to attend. The guest speakers are listed on the VISOA website along with other critical information. Don’t miss this one and see you there!! Sincerely,
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Thrifty Foods President Jim Dores has a snack at the Thrifty Foods Admirals Walk location. Dores announced Wednesday that it would donate $1 to the Victoria Hospital Foundation for every four-pound bag of certified organic Buck Brand navel oranges sold until March 13.
Orange you glad you gave a Buck Thrifty Food launches fundraiser for hospitals Roszan Holmen News staff
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now, an orange a day can boast a more tangible connection to health. Organic orange farmers Lisle and Mary Lou Babcock choked up at a fundraiser launch event at Thrifty Foods on Admirals Road, Wednesday morning. “We come from a simple background,” said Lisle, who will tour 20 grocery outlets over 10 days. “We are so blessed by this event … This is not something we’ve ever expected to grow into.” Thirteen Hospital Foundations across Vancouver Island
and the Lower Mainland will benefit from their oranges purchased at Thrifty Foods. “The awareness (of the partnership) is such a huge benefit,” said Melanie McKenzie, executive director of the Victoria Hospital Foundation. “When (Thrifty Foods) does their pumpkin campaign, they raise $30,000 for us, so our hope with this campaign would be more than that; $60,000 or more would be great. We still need heart monitors at the bedside, so this is going to do an awful lot for patient care.” One dollar from the sale of each four-pound bag of Buck Brand navel oranges will be donated to the foundation nearest the store of purchase. The California farming couple’s connection to the grocery chain dates back to the mid1990s. At that time, Thrifty took a risk
supporting the Babcocks when nobody else would, said Mary Lou. Unlike mainstream orange growers, the Babcocks product was unsprayed, unwaxed, and picked fully ripe for full flavour. Thrifty took a chance, she said, while slicing up different varieties for sampling. “The risk (was) to invest in us, and then it may not work. It might mildew or it might mould.” Instead, the product was a hit. “Buck Brand oranges is such a big brand for Thrifty Foods,” said president Jim Dores. “We always want to get out in the community, and do what’s right for the community, and it just seems like such a natural fit.” The One Buck at a Time campaign runs until March 13. Thrifty Foods has supported hospital foundations since opening in 1977. rholmen@vicnews.com
Missing international student found An international student, who had been missing for more than a week, was found Tuesday night living with another man in a dirty trailer on the Malahat. Saanich police detectives found Roberto Coronado, 25,
after eight days of searching. “It’s a good thing someone reported him missing when they did,” said Sgt. Dean Jantzen. “We can describe this trailer as some very unsanitary type conditions. There were concerns for his
medical well being.” Coronado was reported missing on Feb. 7, after family members in Washington State were concerned about his out-of-character lack of communication. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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COM M MU U N IIT T Y A S S O CI C ATION AT T IIO O N OF OAK ON O BAY � CONNECT COMMUNICATE COLL A BOR BORATE ATE
The Good Lie
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by D.F. Bailey. Turnstone Press, 2007, pbk, $19.95 Paul Wakefield is an ordinary Victoria guy. He works for the provincial government, lives on a quiet Oak Bay street, pays his bills and takes care of his family. One day he takes a kayak lesson off the Oak Bay Marina, but somewhere out near Chatham and Discovery the sea turns choppy and a fog rolls in, and a sporty day on the very doorstep of home becomes an interlude of horror. Paul is capsized in the fog along with the young girl in the next kayak, and when in clinging hysteria she threatens to drown him, he strikes her on the head with his kayak paddle. The kayakers are rescued, one now in a coma and the other in shock. The bulk of The Good Lie explores the aftermath. Only Paul knows exactly what happened in the fog, and he is desperately committed to not saying. In subsequent days of anxiety, high blood pressure and insomnia he calculates that if he confesses to striking the girl, he and his family will lose everything, and who will gain? The girl will still be in a coma, her parents still mad with grief, and the insurance companies will then not pay for her medical needs. D.F. Bailey has lived in Oak Bay since 1981, and this novel is in part a “testament to my love of Victoria.” It is speckled with scenes in local landmarks: Paul finds himself musing on “peace, order and good government” on Government Street, meeting an artist in Fan Tan Alley, listening to Louise Rose at the Empress and walking his neighbour’s dog on Anderson Hill. He is someone you might meet any day, says his creator, but after he encounters the unpredictable “I had no idea how the book would end.” Bailey’s creative method is to follow the character. “I write as an act of discovery,” he says in conversation. Before becoming an instructor in fiction and journalism at UVIC, a
job from which he recently retired after 22 years, Baileyy earned a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. The mysteries of the mind and of human motivation have been his subject both as psychologist and as novelist. Can a lie be “good,” he asks us to consider, and can you still consider youself “good” if you tell a crucial one? Do we like this character Paul? Nobody could call him morally brave, but would any of us be braver, facing his dilemma? In extremis, selfpreservation kicks in automatically. After his crisis in the water, for motives most kindly described as mixed, Paul hides the truth rse, fear about his actions, and remorse, and self-protectiveness ensue. This stew of emotion colours the rest of the story which unfolds darkly under the peaceful surface of the Oak Bay we thought we knew. The book raises serious questions, but it is also entertaining to see our neighbourhoods and familiar landmarks turning up on the literary map. In his confusion Paul takes to reading the ancient Stoics, but he is not really of that camp. He is more of a Utilitarian – he justifies his lie by deciding that it creates the greatest happiness, or the least unhappiness, for the greatest number. Especially for himself. He is not then some sort of monster of depravity, more a midget of mendacity. He shows little compassion for the grief of the comatose girl’s parents, especially after the father begins apparently stalking his own son at school, which allows Paul to reframe
Barbara Julian is proprietor of Overleaf Books (2865 Foul Bay Road), which as well as used books specializes in retailing new works by local authors.
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the drama with himself as the victim. About two thirds of the way along, the story takes a sudden swerve toward the gruesome. Soon after, an even gorier scene occurs and we now find ourselves in classic hard-boiled detective story territory (complete with detective). “In some ways it is a difficult read,” says Bailey. This is D.F. Bailey’s third novel, and the only one set mainly in Oak Bay. Now retired from his position teaching and directing UVIC’s co-op job-finding program for writers, he is working on his next book. Readers: to find out how successfully Paul gets away with his lie you must continue his tale of moral searching for yourselves. Afterwards, should you ever find yourselves taking tea at the Kiwanis cafe at Willows Beach, you might never again see the placid bay before you with quite the same eyes. Barbara Julian is proprietor of Overleaf Books (2865 Foul Bay Road), which as well as used books specializes in retailing new works by local authors.
During the recent municipal election, all of the candidates spoke in favour of more community engagement and more transparent governance. Now that we’ve elected a new mayor and council, it’s up to all citizens to make that promise a reality. 42% of Oak Bay’s citizens turned out to vote. That is pathetic, but far better than the province-wide average of 29.5%. Locally, only Metchosin topped Oak Bay with 48.8% voting. Esquimalt with 18% and Langford with 14% won the race to the bottom of municipal apathy in the Capital Region. I think more community engagement and more transparent governance can boost these anemic voter turn-outs. “I don’t know enough about the issues” and “I don’t know enough about the candidates” were a constant refrain that I heard at social gatherings during the election. These citizens didn’t think that they knew enough to vote and sadly hadn’t made much effort to educate themselves on municipal issues and candidates’ platforms. They weren’t uneducated, just disengaged from the democratic process. At the municipal level candidates’ platforms spoke to issues that affect citizen’s daily lives. Now that the election is over we all need to work to make Oak Bay an even better place to live, work, raise families, and grow old happy and healthy. The new council is going to work on drafting a revised community plan that will guide the municipality over the next few years. It will take input from all of us to make that plan a tool to support the Oak Bay lifestyle that we all cherish. It should include designated bike paths (finally!) and hopefully new housing for young families and elders who want to stay in the neighborhood. This may mean offering incentives to developers to create smaller, more affordable types of accommodation along the municipality’s main traffic corridors and transit routes. It may mean legal secondary suites and experiments with carriage houses and other forms of housing. It will definitely mean lots of hard work and the difficult, messy business that is the essence of democracy.
Join our Community Association of Oak Bay. Contact your council members and volunteer your expertise. Let’s get busy!
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These interactive workshops will provide you with information on understanding the risks and being prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 7 days after an emergency or major disaster.
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Community Development � Nora Curry, Director CAOB
Community Development is a process which starts with a collection of people such as our Community Association of Oak Bay. Our purpose is to build on the strengths of the Oak Bay we know and love. Membership is open. We can encourage fun events and serious discussion of heritage, care of parks, support of Oak Bay and Monterey Recreation Centers. There are no age barriers in good Community Development process. We want the best High School going and are going to see it happen in the next two years. We work (roll up our sleeves) to preserve our beautiful spaces. We have completed a detailed mapping project which highlights our many mutual assets that will be our strategic guide You can join in this process it should be and it is FUN, for just $10 a year.
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The Connection between Heart and Hearing Health � Dr. Erin Wright, Au.D, Doctor of Audiology
Many of us know that February is heart health month. What is lesser known, is the connection between the heart and the ear. People with heart disease should get their hearing checked because of the link between cardiovascular and hearing health, according to the Better Hearing Institute. Likewise, anyone with hearing loss should pay close attention to their cardiovascular health. To help people accomplish this, Oak Bay Hearing Clinic is offering a free, and confidential hearing test. The inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system—a person’s heart, arteries, and veins—has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Some researchers hypothesize that because the inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow, abnormalities in the condition of blood vessels here could be noted earlier than in other, less sensitive parts of the body. In one study published in the June 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers looked at hearing sensitivity in older adults and its association with cardiovascular risk factors. They concluded that modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease may play a role in the development of age-related hearing loss. Risk factors associated with poorer hearing sensitivity in men include; high triglyceride levels, high resting heart rate, and a history of smoking. In women, poor hearing sensitivity was associated with; high body mass index, high resting heart rate, fast aortic pulse-wave velocity
(PWV), and low ankle– arm index (AAI). Numerous studies have linked untreated hearing loss to a wide range of physical and emotional conditions, including impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks, reduced alertness, increased risk of personal safety, irritability, negativism, anger, fatigue, tension, stress, depression, and diminished psychological and overall health. But the vast majority of people with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids. And eight out of ten hearing aid users report improvements in their quality of life. “Getting a baseline hearing test is always a good idea”, says Dr. Erin Wright of Oak Bay Hearing Clinic. “It is important to know where you stand and if there are any medical conditions impacting your hearing. When you come to our clinic, a case history will be taken then you will move into a sound proof booth where many different aspects of your hearing are assessed. After the test, the results are fully explained and a report is sent to your family doctor. This comprehensive approach is just good for overall health care. “
To celebrate Health Heart Month, Oak Bay Hearing Clinic will be offering free assessments. Call 250-479-2921 to book yours today.
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Hope you have been enjoying our wonderful winter weather here in Oak Bay. Once the week of snow melted, we were able to get back to pruning in our gardens and walking throughout our spectacular municipality. Final edits and art work on the Oak Bay Community Green Map are being made and publishing date is not far off. The Community Association of Oak Bay (CAOB) participated in a Community Services Expo at the Monterey Recreation Centre. A wide variety of organizations joined in to make this afternoon informative and very helpful. Thanks to Denise Savoie for hosting and organizing this event. Members of CAOB have been appointed to various new Municipal Committees and Working Groups. The CAOB will be holding our 3rd Annual General Meeting on the afternoon of Saturday, March 31, at 1pm, once again at the Monterey Recreation Centre and we would like you to attend. Become a member check out www.caob.ca for further details. Community Association Of Oak Bay Objectives Foster community involvement in all development and land use planning Support development and co-operative use of community facilities Promote safety and well-being of community residents Maintain the character of Oak Bay in harmony with the environment Encourage the formation of neighbourhood associations On Sunday, April 22, join our parade from Oak Bay Municipal Hall through our magnificent community to celebrate Earth Day 2012. Plans are underway to meet the Friends of Uplands Park at Cattle Point at noon, get involved in this global celebration, call Jill at 250-595-6284.
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Council Corner � Nils Jensen
“Change with the times, keep an open mind, or you’ll wake up and find the world’s left you behind”, words penned by the late disco hit maker Van McCoy over 35 years ago. These words reflect the many exciting changes taking place on the newly elected Oak Bay Council as we strive to live up to the sentiments expressed by Van McCoy. To begin, we changed the format of our Committee of the Whole meetings to encourage resident participation and collaborative problem solving. We’ve tried to create a setting that is informal, open and inviting. Our aim is to reduce the ‘intimidation factor’ speakers felt when addressing council. I invite you to drop by on a Monday evening to see how it works and give us feedback on the new arrangement. Council has also established two working groups to move us ahead. One group is looking for ways to widen community engagement, including holding regular town hall meetings and improving the Oak Bay municipal website. The other group is mandated to lay the groundwork for the process of renewing our Official Community Plan, which will begin in the Spring. We’ve also established two new citizen advisory committees. One, the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, will look at ways we can modernize our infrastructure, including cycling walking and public transit. The second, the Environmental Advisory Committee is mandated to make recommendation on how we can make Oak Bay ‘greener’ in every way. We are indeed living in changing times.
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A Tale of Two Walkers � by Lesley Ewing
This story begins with two walkers on a cold damp December day. One walker is an elderly woman pushing a metal walking aid along the sidewalk. I am the other walker, heading east towards the Village on the north side of Oak Bay Avenue near Elgin Street. Approaching the elderly woman from behind, I stepped down into the road to pass her, as the sidewalk is very narrow. A feeble voice called out “Sorry about that…” Turning around to face the woman, I assured her she shouldn’t be sorry, and it was the narrow sidewalk that made it impossible for us to pass each other. “Yes” she said, “It makes it very difficult for people like me. We don’t want to hold others up.” I smiled and told her no apology was necessary, and continued on my way. It brought another incident to mind. A few weeks back while driving along a busy arterial road, I stopped at a flashing pedestrian crosswalk. An elderly man shuffled quickly across the road, hurrying along so as not to hold up traffic but almost tripping and falling in the effort. Take your time, I thought, I’m in no hurry. And since when did I become Master and Commander of the Road just because I sit behind the wheel of a car? Both of these encounters occurred within a short walking distance of three seniors residential complexes, and at least three other seniors-only apartments and condominiums. It raised questions about whether
those who walk slowly or use mobility aids (walkers, scooters, wheelchairs, etc.) might be discouraged from going outdoors to shop, bank, use the library, or the seniors centre because they cannot navigate a narrow sidewalk. Or get past telephone pole obstructions. Or cross the road quickly enough to satisfy impatient drivers. Or hurry across the intersection during the automated traffic ‘Walk’ signal countdown. How many of the elderly have or will become socially isolated, or be unable to continue active and independent lifestyles? In the transportation hierarchy, shouldn’t we consider the needs of all members of our community? A narrow sidewalk not only discourages persons with mobility aids. It also disrupts and dissuades normal pedestrian shopping and business activity. The two major commercial/retail/shopping areas of Oak Bay Avenue are split and isolated by the lack of continuity caused by the bottleneck sidewalks running from Wilmot Street to Mitchell Street on both sides of the Avenue. Yet that strip of Oak Bay Avenue provides excessive width for two motor vehicle lanes, while pedestrians are starved for space on the sidewalks and cyclists are equally marginalized. And is it fair that I can park my car for
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Community need the personal assistance of a Volunteer. Volunteer hours in this public space, while lessabled, and those pushing baby prams are forced into the street? And what about bike parking? Surely this gap also represents a missed opportunity for the Oak Bay business community to realize the full potential of improving the links to these commercial areas? An informal survey of people in the Village in March 2011 revealed that many arrived on foot, bus, or bike and spent amounts of money equal to those who arrived by car. The municipal Oak Bay Active Transportation Strategy* contains a number of recommendations for improving our infrastructure. An advisory committee will soon be created by the municipality to assist with setting priorities for implementation. Watch for more information coming soon and think about how our public spaces can be more accessible to everyone.
There is no old age security ‘crisis’ � Denise Savoie, MP
When the Prime Minister speculated about increasing the age of eligibility for Old Age Security, he triggered a flood of letters and phone calls – and created widespread worry and uncertainty. It was irresponsible of Mr. Harper to tell the world of his plans rather than discuss this important issue with Canadians first. And irresponsible to manufacture a crisis by overstating future costs. According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Canada’s Old Age Security program is sustainable in the long run despite a growth in our senior population. We are told that the cost of OAS will explode from $36 billion a year to $106 billion. Those alarmist numbers do not factor in
inflation, which dramatically reduces that projected cost, or the growth in the Canadian economy and increased working population, according to Statistics Canada. Modest, incremental increases in Canada Pension Plan premiums are the way to provide real, sustainable retirement security. Expanding the GIS is the way to lift the most vulnerable seniors out of poverty, not expecting older workers to wait until age 67 to receive OAS. All that this plan will achieve is downloading more costs onto provinces by adding to the number of people applying for provincial assistance. The government is choosing to give tax breaks to corporations like Caterpillar, who then pull up stakes,
taking their money and jobs elsewhere. Let’s reconsider flawed policies, like the costly and ill-conceived crime bill, and invest in practical, affordable measures to lift every senior out of poverty and make Canada a more equal society for all. In closing, I would like to invite you to my Annual Celebration of International Women’s Day. Annual Celebration of International Women’s Day Sun, Mar 11, 1-3 pm at The Belfry. Please call 250-363-3600 to RSVP.
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COMMU NI T Y A S S OC I AT ION OF OAK BAY � CONNEC T COMMUNIC AT E COLL ABOR AT E
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Richard Collier is conservation consultant in charge of restoration at three National Historic Sites, and is a member of the Oak Bay Heritage Commission
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Oak Bay is once again entering the conflict zone Our community’s heritage values stand in opposition to a proposal to demolish a hundred year old home sited on two lots in order to build two new dwellings. With no meaningful program to conserve heritage houses even after many similar conflicts in the past, maybe it’s time to ask, does the public really care, or is it good enough to just vote for any candidate-for-councilor who proclaims their dedication to Oak Bay’s heritage, and hope for the best? Past conflicts always draw out the dedicated heritage advocates, and several councilors have consistently demonstrated their commitment. But there’s only so much they can do without any meaningful heritage program. And it’s usually too late to either reduce unproductive conflict, or conserve heritage buildings. This conflict-generating proposal is a textbook case. A very good example of a 1911 Craftsman bungalow style home at 1231 Victoria Avenue straddles two lots and is sited to provide a large front yard with Garry oak trees. Although mainly hidden by a hedge, this is an iconic Oak Bay image, and one that is repeated elsewhere on this picturesque street. Once cleared of this large heritage home, the two lots will be ready for development. The developer is following all the rules, and Council is using all its
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power, which in this case is limited to the implementation of a 60-day demolition freeze. City Hall may attempt to persuade the developer to keep the large house and build another in the front yard. The oft-asked question is what do they do in Victoria? Well, their highly developed 40-year old program would in all likelihood have identified a potential conflict like Oak Bay’s current one, early enough to have the house protected through designation, recognized through a community heritage register, or included in a heritage conservation area. These mechanisms were put in place decades ago after an onslaught of weekly demolition sales in the 1970’s. Public support for protection of heritage outweighed public mistrust of development restrictions. Well-resourced, supported by council and guided by one of the best
front-line heritage planners on the continent, Victoria’s heritage program works well. Oak Bay cannot realistically achieve this level of success over the next few years. But we must make a start and build on our program year after year. So where could we make our heritage interests known? Likely a few ways: the upcoming official community plan review, the always available-tolisten mayor and individual council members, and the newly formed Oak Bay Heritage Commission. Over the next few months the Commission will start to plan a strategy and develop some program options to put before council for their consideration. If in the next few years we can reduce the extent of the conflict zone as well as conserve some more of Oak Bay’s heritage, we’ll be much better off as a community.
JILL CROFT Community Association of Oak Bay Administrator, Editor jillcroft@telus.net 250-595-6284 28 84
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THE ARTS
Hot ticket: Concert for Cambodia’s children. At the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, UVic.
Enjoy the Victoria Good News Choir; Chanthavouth Hy, Allison Cortens, Mitchell Anderson and Arne Sahlen in a concert for the Cambodia Support Group. Feb. 19, 2:30 p.m.
A musical telling of Grimm’s classic tale Kids’ get full production value in Vancouver Opera performance
“It’s the perfect introduction to the style of opera for children.” Kaleidoscope Theatre has been presenting a family theatre series every January through April for more than 15 years, with sponsorship from Thrifty Foods. “We’re bringing in different arts from Roszan Holmen across Canada that other kids might not News staff get a chance to necessarily get a chance Hansel and Gretel emerge from the to see,” said Rundell. “It’s really important woods and enter the industrial revolution for children to see these shows because it in Kaleidoscope Theatre’s latest offering really allows them to see different styles of theatre and also different classic stoin its family theatre series. ries. These age groups, The touring production, these children, are our by Vancouver Opera, intro“It’s the perfect future artists, they are our duces song to the classic future arts patrons. … We German tale, first recorded introduction to the we really want to invest in by the Brothers Grimm. them and give them these This adaptation is geared style of opera for quality, professional expefor five- to 12-year-olds. It children.” riences.” is 45 minutes in length and - Patrick Rundell Hansel and Gretel runs at sung in English. the Metro Studio Theatre, Unlike many Grimm adaptations, however, it has not been “Disney- 1411 Quadra St., on Sunday, Feb. 19th, at fied,” said Kaleidoscope’s artistic associ- 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the Royal McPherson Box Office (250-386ate, Patrick Rundell. The opera’s foreboding esthetic, cre- 6121) for $28.25 for adults and $20.50 for ated by a set of mechanical gears, aims children and seniors. Upcoming shows in the family series to tap into kids’ current fascination with dark tales such as Harry Potter and Twi- are Erewhon Theatre’s The Wizard of Oz (March 4), and Dufflebag Theatre’s The light. “It has full production value, full sets, Three Musketeers (April 15). rholmen@vicnews.com full costumes, lavish props,” Rundell said.
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She Has a Name comes with a message Laura Lavin
The play, She Has a Name, written by Andrew Kooman, sheds Sexual slavery is not light on sex slavery and something you read its devastating effects. She Has a Name tells about in the headlines every day, but recent the story of a young stories about the West teenage girl, called Shore RCMP charging Number 18, forced a Victoria man with to work in a Bangkok forcibly prostituting a brothel and a Canadian 16-year-old girl through lawyer named Jason a number of websites who poses as a john brought the issue to the in order to collect evidence to bring the perforefront. “We are really excited petrators of the crimes to be a part of bringing against her to justice. When Kooman awareness of human focuses on trafficking the conto the local “This play versations community is meant to between in VictoNumber 18 ria,” said stir people in and Jason, Sarahanne Victoria into he shows Tolsma. his gift for Tolsma is becoming local creating working to abolitionists.” powerful, help bring a Calgary - Sarahanne Tolsma believable dialogue play to the Victoria Fringe Festival that can draw an audience in. The story Aug. 24-Sept. 3. “This play is meant makes viewers care to stir people in Victo- for the young captive ria into becoming local prostitute, even knowabolitionists that care ing that a happy endabout this issue and are ing may not lie ahead. informed about what is The two-hour play uses going on in our world, interesting plot devices, in our country and in including a three-person Greek chorus that our city,” she said.
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Number 18 hears her fate echoed by a Greek chorus in the play She Has a Name. Supporters of human rights hope to bring the show to the Victoria Fringe Festival later this year. eerily ushers Number 18 toward her fate. “We really want to raise awareness about what’s going on in the world and in our own city,” said Tolsma. “It’s very secretive. It’s definitely all around the world, and you think of it happening in Cambodia or India, but it’s also in our own backyard.” Tolsma wants to
raise $10,000 to bring the play to the Victoria Fringe Festival, but has a tight time line. “It’s quite a job. It’s a great challenge. I only heard about the play recently and we have a deadline to raise the money.” The show has to be funded to be able to commit to the Victoria Fringe Festival. Produced by Burnt
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Workshop focuses on choir singing Singers looking to improve their vocal skills, blend in with a full choir, or simply to better take care of their voice are encouraged to take part in a vocal workshop happening next Saturday. The all-day event is being put on by the B.C. Choral Federation, in co-operation with the Newcombe Singers Choir. Participants will be instructed by Kathryn Whitney, who currently teaches at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. An experienced mezzo-soprano who has studied in New York, Toronto and the U.K., Whitney will lead singers in sessions that focus on a variety of topics including proper
breathing techniques, improved sight reading and how to achieve a healthy choral blend. The workshop takes place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Rd., and runs from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., Feb. 25. Cost is $50 for singers without BCCF affiliation, however there are discounts available. To learn more or to register visit www.bcchoralfed. com/everything-youve-alwayswanted-know-about-healthy-choral-singing-were-afraid-ask, email projectmanager@bcchoralfed. com or call Cherry Osborn at 250-477-1405. reporter@vicnews.com
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A kaleidoscope of rich vocal colours will be heard when the Linden Singers perform Northern Lights Northern Echoes. Hear how stark landscapes, haunting winter beauty and strong folk traditions have influenced composers of Scandinavia. The music of Canada will be represented by three B.C. composers and will show the relationship between humankind and the land.
The show is on Sunday March 4 at 3 p.m. at the First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. Tickets are $20/$17.
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Party in the red Red Art Gallery’s first anniversary show continues through Feb. 29. The show features new works by gallery artists Marion Evamy and Leonard Butt. Butt’s raku fired clay sculptures have won major awards and display humour and insight. He is also well-known as the art teacher at Glenlyon Norfolk school. Evamy’s colourful and expressive paintings indulge in rich jewel tones portraying figurative and abstract themes. Works from other gallery artists Lucy Schappy, Dennis Shields, Carolyn Kowalyk, Glen Melville, Genevieve Pfeiffer and Catherine Fields are also available. Hours of enjoyment are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The gallery is located at 2033 Oak Bay Ave. More information at www. redartgallery.ca. House of Butoh by Leonard Butt is one of the pieces that will be on display at the Red Art Gallery. Submitted photo
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Far Post Perseverance paying off for Mukiya Post Travis Paterson News staff
For basketball fans in Greater Victoria, all eyes are on the UVic Vikes final homestand this weekend. Bethan Chalke/Bishop’s Athletics But far, far away from UVic’s McKinnon Oak Bay High grad Mukiya Post owns gym, a player who once trained there is the highest free-throw percentage in turning heads with the Bishop’s Gaiters in the CIS, making 94 per cent of his shots the CIS. from the foul line (34-for-36). Vikes Former Oak Bay Bays guard Mukiya guard Zac Andrus is third at 89.7. Post had hoped to one day wear the blue and gold for the Vikes. It wasn’t to be. But it bumped the Stingers’ national ranking back to 10th in the country, four behind Post didn’t give up on playing in the CIS. the Vikes. On Saturday, Post led the team After two hard-earned years in college, with 16 points in its 72-57 win over the Post is in his first year of CIS basketball University of Quebec at Montreal (6-7). and making his fourth consecutive start What’s more, Post has the highest freewith the Gaiters (3-9) on Saturday. throw percentage in the CIS, making 94 “There were times I was working hard per cent of his shots from the foul line the last few years, and I felt the results (34-for-36). weren’t showing. There were It should come as no surprise the some hard obstacles,” said same kid who first and foremost Post, in a telephone call from praises his mom for her support Lennoxville, Que., last week. and inspiration also wants to put his “Where I’m at now, I can say, team first. it inspires me more to work “I feel like we’re able to accomharder now, because I’m seeing plish more,” Post said. “We’ve lost what I’ve done in the past, my a lot of two and three point games work has paid off.” this year. We’re only two points The 6-foot-4 shooting guard started this season watching Mukiya Post back of Laval (4-8). Every game from now on is a must win for us to the first eight games from the make the playoffs.” bench, in which the team won once. The road ahead only gets better for His team is still last in Quebec’s fivePost, a history major with two more years team conference, and has a tough task of CIS eligibility after this one. ahead if they’re going to make the postIt’s how Post got to this point that season. But the Gaiters are on a roll now, bears modeling for other players. By the and Post is a big part of it. The team won time Post graduated from Oak Bay High in back-to-back games for the first time last 2009, he had accepted the CIS wasn’t an weekend. option. On Friday, Post scored 13 points in the “Out of high school I wasn’t ready for Gaiters’ 78-75 win over the first-place Conthe CIS and a lot of times I experienced cordia Stingers. It was the Gaiters’ first disappointment with my game.” win at Concordia (10-2) since 2006, and
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But Post was determined and he had a plan: to play for the Champlain College Cavaliers in St. Lambert, across the river from Montreal. “My first year I wanted to go to Champlain. I’d heard it was a good place to develop and had moved a lot of guys to the CIS.” Post credited Oak Bay principal David Thomson in helping. Problem was, Post thought Champlain was going “Out of high to be more school I wasn’t expensive than he could afford. ready for the CIS Instead he happily took a schol- and a lot of times arship to study I experienced and play in B.C.’s disappointment PacWest collegiate conference with my game.” with the Quest – Mukiya Post University Kermodes (Squamish). While there, Post learned that Champlain was going to cost far less than he thought, and that they were still interested in him. He made the jump, and it paid off fast. “Gaiters’ coach Rod Gilpin approached me after he saw me play in the (Quebec collegiate) provincials with Champlain,” Post said. “I came for a visit to Sherbrooke and agreed.” Back in October, the Gaiters defeated the Vikes during the House-Laughton Hoops Classic preseason tournament in Ottawa. Post scored eight points off the bench, a “surreal moment” playing against former Bays teammate Reese Pribilsky. “During Grades 9 and 10 I watched the Vikes. (High school) summers I’d stop by and watch them scrimmage. I knew their players and looked up to their players,” Post said. “Playing against them was like, ‘I’m here playing in the CIS.’”
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Shoot for the Cure a big game for Vikes If tonight’s (Feb. 17) UVic Vikes men’s and women’s basketball games needed an added buzz, they got it. UVic is hosting the final leg of the 2011-12 Shoot for the Cure campaign, the last of all 43 CIS schools. It falls on a must-win game for the Vikes women. If they’re going to make the playoffs, the Vikes need to defeat the UBC Thunderbirds. UVic’s men’s team has fared better this season but to start the playoffs at home, they too need to beat the Thunderbirds. It’s a weekend of high-calibre hoops, as the Vikes men are ranked No. 6 in the country, UBC’s men are ranked No. 5 and UBC’s women are ranked No. 4. In the 2010-11 season, CIS schools raised over $140,000 to fight breast cancer. Tip-off is 6 p.m. for the women and 8 p.m. for the men at UVic’s McKinnon Gymnasium. sports@vicnews.com
Titans, Pac Rim ready for LAX provincials Future stars of the NCAA will be battling for provincial supremacy at the University of Victoria this weekend. The school’s turf fields host the Tier 2 half of the 2012 Field Lacrosse Provincials, running today (Feb. 17) through Sunday. Victoria’s lacrosse scene boasts a heavy representation with a total of nine teams in the Tier 1 and 2 provincials. Three will play at UVic, and six more have qualified for the Tier 1 tournament in Burnaby, which runs at the same time. The Victoria Titans organization has a team in all four of the Tier 1 divisions, U12, U14, U16 and U19. Two more teams, from the Saanich/Peninsula catchment’s Pacific Rim organization, will compete in the U14 and U16 divisions. On home turf at UVic, the Titans will play in the U12 division and Pacific Rim will represent in the U16 and U19 divisions. Tier 2 medal rounds go Sunday afternoon with the U12, U14 and U16 gold medal games going at 1, 2:45 and 4:30 p.m. on field No. 2A, respectively. The bronze medal games go in the same order at 12:30 p.m., 2:15 and 4 p.m. on field No. 2B. Qualification for provincials took place at the Island field lacrosse championships, held at UVic Feb. 4. sports@vicnews.com
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Backhand shot Biathlete representing Victoria at B.C. Winter Games Travis Paterson News staff
Destiny Underwood is a lefty, but she shoots right. No, she’s not a hockey player, though she does play competitive field lacrosse. A multi-sport athlete, Underwood’s newest undertaking is the biathlon. In just her second year she’s headed to the B.C. Winter Games in Vernon, Feb. 23 to 26. It’s a big step competitively, she admits, and she wants nothing more but to “do her best and learn from the competitors around her.” But unlike lacrosse, where players are encouraged to develop both their left and right handed shots, biathlon rifles, usually .22s, are designed specifically for the right or left handed shooter. Unfortunately, so few shooters are lefties that there is no left-handed rifle available
to Underwood. Instead, she’s learned on, and adjusted to a right-handed 22. “I make it work. I’m the first left-handed shooter my coach has ever coached,” says the 14-year-old student from Spectrum Community School. “I’m saving up and searching for a left-handed rifle but for now I can still improve just by using a right-handed shot. “I just can’t put my chin in the chin rest. So I have to rest (my chin) against the corner of the rifle, and I also reach over with my left hand to make adjustments.” Because of her situation, Underwood will have one of the most unique styles competing in the biathlon portion of the Games. She got into the sport, which combines cross-country skiing and target shooting, through her time spent shooting at the North Saanich Rod and Gun club as a member of the Langford-based Air Cadets Squadron 848. The skiing is challenging, too. Underwood makes regular trips to Mount Washington to train. But at least her boots are on the right feet.
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Destiny Underwood jumped into the biathlon from time spent shooting at the North Saanich Rod and Gun Club with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Squadron 848. “I enjoy the challenge of shooting, despite all its frustrations,” she said. Underwood qualified for the B.C. Winter Games by placing 10th at a recent provincial competition. For more information, visit BCgames.org. sports@vicnews.com
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If the mainlanders didn’t know about Brett Matthews, they should. The senior wrestler from Stelly’s secondary cleaned out the 84 kgs division, winning all four of his matches to take gold at the Island school championships. He was also named the most outstanding male athlete. The tournament was hosted by Dover Bay secondary in Nanaimo on Feb. 11. Matthews joined a list of winners who qualified for the upcoming provincials in Penticton, Feb. 23-25. Matthews is one of many South Island athletes whose school is without a wrestling program, and trains with Ed Ashmore’s Victoria Bulldogs. Claremont secondary’s Nolan Mitchell won gold in the 41 kgs division. Mitchell trains with the Cowichan Wrestling Club twice a week with coach Nick Zuback, who was the first person to win the new
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Victoria results from Island School Wrestling Zone Championships, Feb. 11 in Nanaimo 41 kgs 1 Nolan Mitchell, Claremont (Cowichan) 4 Donavan Huynh, Stelly’s (Bulldogs) 54 kgs 3 Michael Huynh, Stelly’s (Bulldogs) 57 kgs 4 Daniel Norwood Esquimalt 60 kgs 5 John Fayad, Oak Bay (Bulldogs)
63 kgs 1 Mitchell Keeping, Esquimalt 3 Andrew Heels, Esquimalt 66 kgs 1 Alan Couldwell, Vic High (Bulldogs) 5 Lochlan Ellis, Reynolds 70 kgs 1 Warren Clark, Esquimalt 74 kgs 1 Liam Leippa, Stelly’s (Bulldogs) 3 Mohammed Abubakar, Esquimalt 84 kgs 1 Brett Matthews, Stelly’s (Bulldogs) 5 Chris Dube Esquimalt 90 kgs 5 Devin Campbell, Esquimalt 110 kgs 3 Matheus Lucareuschi, Mt. Doug (Bulldogs) 6 Tyson Atkins, Esquimalt 110+ kgs 1 Jordan Merrick, Esquimalt (Winners advance to provincials Feb. 23-25 in Penticton)
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Brett Matthews and Ed Ashmore were both honoured at the Island wrestling championships in Nanaimo on Saturday. Matthews (Stelly’s) as outstanding male athlete and Ashmore for his ongoing service to the development of wrestling. Ed Ashmore Award. The award is named in honour of Ashmore for his long-time dedication to the sport of wrestling in Victoria, and will recognize the same service on an annual basis. Esquimalt’s highly-ranked Warren Clark (70 kgs) slipped to silver but is still a contender for Penticton. sports@vicnews.com School standings 1 Alberni 2 Dover Bay 3 Cowichan High 4 Esquimalt 5 Stelly’s 6 Timberline 7 Ucluelet 8 GP Vanier 9 Southgate 10 Phoenix
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C-707 Linden, $459,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
2-1315 Gladstone Ave pg. 5
5-675 Superior, $619,900 pg. 15
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Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Laurel Hounslow 250 592-4422
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3108 Mars St, $578,800
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333 pg. 14
604-75 Songhees, $698,000 pg. 10
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1005-225 Belleville, $649,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
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N610-737 Humboldt, $449,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Evelyn Brust, 250-384-8124
pg. 10
203-539 Niagara, $269,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper 1-800-480-6788
pg. 12
1906-620 Toronto St, $374,900 Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
pg. 30
5-2715 Shelbourne St., $417,500 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Claire Helm 250-477-7291
101-1151 Rockland, $229,000 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Tim McNaughton, 250-479-3333
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Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
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Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317 PG 5
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2405 Dunlevy
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
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2073 Crescent Rd, $824,900 Saturday 11-1 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
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Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033
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Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
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30 Lekwammen Dr, $326,900 pg. 5
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Andrew Holenchuk 250 744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875 pg. 5
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Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Andrew Holenchuk 250 744-3301
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577
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Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033
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Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
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409-4536 Viewmont, $299,900 Sunday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
pg. 22
95-530 Marsett Pl, $599,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608
pg. 12
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Diego Lauricella 250-479-3333
pg. 21
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 22
874 Pepin Cres, $449,500 pg. 21
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 21
14-3225 Eldon Pl., $189,800 pg. 2
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124
pg. 34
1050 Burnside Rd., $519,000 pg. 20
4665 Amblewood Dr, $819,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jasmin Gerwien, 250-384-8124
71-4125 Interurban, $399,000
746 Gorge Rd W, $565,000 pg. 5
4171 Crossandra, $649,888 pg. 20
4030 Zinnia Rd
2845 Rockwell Ave., $449,900 pg. 5
5024 Cordova Bay, $968,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Andrew Holenchuk 250 744-3301
pg. 22
Saturday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
1165 McKenzie Ave., $489,000
pg. 8
pg. 6
1268 Tall Tree Pl, $714,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Brendan Herlihy, 250-642-3240
pg. 22 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124
14-3993 Columbine, $344,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards, 250-477-9947
404-898 Vernon Ave, $234,900
4549 Pheasantwood, $1,175,000 Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 20
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,049,000
33-4300 Stoneywood Ln, $575,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deedrie Ballard, 250-744-3301
2036 Saltair, $775,000
Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
Sunday 2-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
pg. 17
pg. 7
pg. 34
4971 Dustin Court, $829,888
pg. 32
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Brett Jones, 250-385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124
pg. 21
909 Lucas Ave, $614,900
205-2095 Oak Bay Ave. Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford 250 889-8200
110-1505 Church Ave, $229,000
934 Craigflower, $449,000 pg. 34
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124
816 Hartford Green, $624,800
4616 Ocean Park Pl., $999,900
304E-1115 Craigflower Rd, $449,900
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 35
6-5110 Cordova Bay, $449,500
pg. 20
744 Claremont, $759,000
925 Devonshire Rd., $429,900
1001 Foul Bay Rd, $860,000 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
pg. 6
362 Pooley Pl., $429,900
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
pg. 21
107-1618 North Dairy, $330,000 Sunday 1:30-3:30 Pemberton Holmes Eli Mavrikos 250 896-3859
pg. 21
4582 Seawood Terr, $789,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney 250-384-8124
3248 Service Rd., $518,888
7-704 Rockheights, $579,900
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Ingrid Heckel, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Hunnisett, 250-477-7291
4095 Braefoot Rd, $949,000
1217 Wychbury Ave, $479,900
Saturday 2-3:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jean Thorndycraft 250 384-8124
pg. 13
4173 Buckingham, $684,000
305-820 Short St, $359,888
6-922 Arm St., $398,900
2226 Windsor, $895,000
401-1000 McClure St, $249,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Dave O’Byrne, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2:30-4:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Keith Ferguson 250 744-3301
1216 Beach, $1,378,000
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
pg. 5
5042 Wesley, $590,000
205D-1115 Craigflower Rd, $459,900
Saturday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
110-1035 Sutlej, $299,000 pg. 10
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Gray Rothnie, 250-477-1000
948 St. Patrick, $699,000 pg. 14
503-1030 Yates St, $399,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Toby Trembath 250 385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
303-1400 Newport, $254,900
14-60 Dallas Rd., $599,000
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
Saturday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
107D-1115 Craigflower
205-2125 Oak Bay, $348,000 pg. 12
1071 Redfern, $489,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
pg. 19
317-845 Dunsmuir Rd., $829,900
1446 Fairfield, $869,000 Saturday & Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stacey Dewhurst 250 384-8124
pg. 13
Sunday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman, 250-595-1535
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-388-5882
11-3968 Cedar Hill, $319,000
2-1809 McKenzie Ave., $469,900
462 Sturdee St, $609,000
404-1012 Collinson, $259,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-388-5882
Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
1159 Heald Ave, $439,900
101-1235 Johnson, $319,000 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
pg. 10
1250 Craigflower, $649,900
309 Kingston, $769,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
pg. 19
401-1620 Mckenzie Ave, $374,000
pg. 10
pg. 30
pg. 14
309-330 Waterfront, $549,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 14
404-104 Dallas Rd, $429,900
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
307-25 Government, $249,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
205-1223 Johnson St, $315,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
Saturday 12-4 Newport Realty John Monkhouse 250 385-2033
306-3969 Shelbourne, $317,900
1912 Woodley Rd., $1,149,500
1020 Richardson
315-205 Kimta Rd, $724,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422 pg. 6
pg. 7
502-250 Douglas, $389,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Murray Clodge, 250-818-6146
pg. 18
300-21 Conard, $299,900
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Adam Hales, 250-391-1893
1016 Craigdarroch, $725,000
502-630 Seaforth, $385,000
pg. 15
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Sandy McManus, 250-477-7291
302-3969 Shelbourne, $339,000
2428 Chilco Rd, $499,900
1464 Begbie St, $449,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
B-707 Linden, $589,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 18
pg. 13
23-60 Dallas, $474,900
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033
12-3230 Rutledge St., $325,500 Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
2239 Shelbourne St, $384,000 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
548 Heathdale Lane
308-300 Waterfront, $579,000
109-11 Cooperage, $899,000
314 Stannard Ave, $579,900
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 6
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Lisa Nohr 250-882-0729
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Daily exc Friday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Wayne Hyslop, 250-477-7291
3-828 Rupert Terrace
S1006-737 Humboldt St., $868,800
807-100 Saghalie,
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bruce McCulloch, 250-479-3333
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203-1120 Fairfield Rd, $395,000
105-330 Waterfront, $510,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Feb. 16 - 22 edition of
8-300 Six Mile Rd, $417,000
Saturday 1:30-2:30 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
625 Cornwall, $599,000
1121 Fort, $183,900
2968 Cedar Hill Rd, $424,500 Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
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107-75 Songhees, $850,000
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Veronica Crha, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
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401-1035 McClure, $289,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
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Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
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Sunday 1-2:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bob Innes, 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131
10517 Allbay Rd., $1,470,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
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10661 Blue Heron Rd $2,199,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Renee Colonnello, 250-507-2584
pg. 28
584 Kingsview Ridge, $514,900
23-2560 Wilcox Terr., $339,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
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9336 Maryland, $419,400
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
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7199 Skyline, $629,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 31
305-10160 Third St, $232,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131
1204 Muirfield, $869,900
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Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7346
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1826 Millstream Rd., Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Justen Lalonde, 250-418-0613
pg. 24
Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7346
pg. 25
pg. 8
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
pg. 35
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pg. 24
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-5333
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
205-80 Regatta Landing, $479,900 Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon, 250-642-5050
Friday 3-5 & Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983 pg. 26
6539 Grant Rd. East, $398,800 Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mel Jarvis, 250-478-9600
586 Stornoway, $479,800 pg. 24
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pg. 33
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Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Sue Lyle, 250-743-7151
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Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Laidlaw 250 474-4800
662 Goldstream Ave., $219,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus 250-391-1893
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaugna Boggs-Wright 250-391-1893
3283 Fulton Rd.
202-3226 Jacklin Rd., $333,500 pg. 24
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304-611 Brookside, $198,000
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl 250-391-8484
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
103-996 Wild Ridge, $308,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Garreth Jones, 250-744-3301
749 Treanor Ave., $539,900 pg. 23
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren 250-727-5448
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
137-951 Goldstream Ave., $349,900
3386 Haida Drive
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Hans Hegen 250-858-0424
pg. 22
pg. 26
436 Chapel Heights, $624,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7346
2433 Prospector Way, $665,000 pg. 23
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
3326 Blueberry, $379,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 812-7277
123-945 Bear Mountain, $515,000
2324 Hoylake Cres, $424,900
994 Dunford, from $359,900
834 Bradley Dyne, $629,000 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
303-1325 Bear Mtn., $288,000
109-866 Brock, $275,000
2368 Styan, $795,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 26
2168 Kingbird, $535,000 pg. 22
pg. 24
946 Gade Rd., $659,500
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124
2310 Weiler Ave., $484,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 25
pg. 31
563 Brant Pl., $599,300
2798 Lakeshore, $599,900
549 Delora Dr., $599,000
101-10421 Resthaven, $399,900 Saturday 12:30-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
114-1959 Polo Park Cres., $276,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
pg. 22
92-7701 Central Saanich Rd, $149,500 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
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First-time combat for many aboard HMCS Vancouver Continued from Page A11
The potential to come across improvised explosive devices, as well as the hazards that come with inspecting large vessels, are on every boarding party member’s mind. “You leave the comfort of the ship and you go to the unknown every time you board, so there’s a lot of risk involved in boarding,” Meagher said, adding that the stakes were higher in a region impacted by civil war. The team boarded a Singapore gas tanker on Sept. 19, “which literally kind of just showed up out of the blue,” he said. “That one was full of gas that they were actually trying to sell to the Libyans on spec, and the odd thing about that one was nobody in Libya knew they were coming. “
Once the fuse was ignited, The frigate’s crew needed to figure out where the gas was they headed to a safer range and going, “whether it was going to waited for the top to blow off the the pro-Gadhafi forces … or the object, causing it to sink. “It was hard to stay calm,” Gall anti-Gadhafi forces,” Meagher said of the memsaid. orable experiLike the tug, ence. “There “It was hard to stay the tanker was a fair bit of cleared and calm. There was a fair bit was adrenalin.” allowed to conof adrenalin.” Gall and tinue its trip. Meagher were A Turkish - Duane Gall just a few of merchant ship, many Vancouwhich had dropped off wheat in Tripoli, ver personnel who experienced Libya was searched in October, many firsts during the unique capping off a successful run of mission in a combative environment. inspections. “Now when you look back at Like the boarding party, extensive training proved critical for it and you look at the accomthe demolition team. The bosuns plishments of the boarding team expertly rigged the bobbing cyl- and the demolitions team, we’re inder with explosives, a detona- quite proud,” Meagher said. emccracken@vicnews.com tor and a timer fuse.
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