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Special welcome to Esquimalt Members of the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team are welcomed to Esquimalt by town crier Redmond O’Connell on Friday morning as the team arrived at Esquimalt Plaza. Tour de Rock ended its twoweek, 1,000-kilometre journey of Vancouver Island with a plethora of events throughout Greater Victoria on Thursday and Friday. For more on the Tour de Rock’s stops in Esquimalt and Victoria, please turn to page A3. Adriana Durian photo.

Johnson St. Bridge costs rise and fall Cost of removing underwater telecommunication line higher than first thought, city council told Roszan Holmen News staff

The good news is that the liftable span of new Johnson Street Bridge can be shorter, and so cheaper than originally budgeted. Less soil contamination than anticipated will also bring savings. The bad news? Dealing with the Telus line under the bridge has proven more complex, and costly, than first estimated.

Victoria’s bridge team came to city council last week with these findings as part of its quarterly status update on the $77-million replacement project. So will the costs and savings balance each other out? At this point, there’s no answer – except that any net costs will be taken out of the 15 per cent contingency fund. Here’s what we know so far: ■ Telus line relocation: The one-metre-wide duct services all Victoria West, Esquimalt and the Department of National Defence, and runs directly underneath the bridge. At first the plan was to try to work around it as much as possible. Now, that thinking has changed. The line likely carries sensitive information to CFB Esquimalt, said Joost Meyboom of MMM Group, the engineering company overseeing the project.

“During construction, if you were to hit that duct, it would be a very expensive mistake. Most insurance companies won’t cover it.” The new plan is to relocate the entire line instead of just a small portion of it, bringing the cost from $1.3 million to $2.4 million. The job will take one year. A contractor for the work will be selected by the end of the month. ■ Liftable span length: Currently, when a ship travels under the Johnson Street Bridge, a span 39 metres in length rises to allow the passage. An early study to replace the bridge determined the navigation channel should be extended to 47 metres. PLEASE SEE: Savings found, Page A12

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ABOVE: Supporters hug Tour de Rock riders Victoria police Const. Alvin Deo and Black Press’ Chris Bush after they finished their ride at Centennial Square. RIGHT: RCMP Cpl. Manon Chouinard, left, and RCMP Const. Sandi Holman with junior rider Daisy Irwin, 6, a cancer survivor at Fairfield Plaza.

Emotions run high at Tour finalé Erin McCracken Roszan Holmen Arnold Lim Kyle Slavin News staff

Even as he blinked back the tears in his eyes, 14-year-old cancer survivor Matt Kercher grinned and clapped his hands as 22 cyclists came to the end of their long journey Friday evening. Kercher was among 300 well-wishers who cheered as the police and media Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders took to the stage at Spirit Square in Victoria after cycling 1,200 kilometres over 14 days from Port Alice to Victoria. “As (the event) gets bigger, there is a greater chance of getting rid of this disease,” said Kercher, who survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood. For some riders, the experience – which began more than eight months ago with intense physical training – far exceeded their expectations. “It’s fantastic,” said Chris Bush, a photojournalist with Black Press’ Nanaimo News Bulletin, who lost his mother, aunt and three close friends to cancer in recent years. Part of his inspiration in riding came from Kercher.

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Cate Bennett has her head shaved by Victoria police Const. Alvin Deo at Esquimalt Plaza on Friday morning. “He’s an amazing kid,” Bush said, adding that he was thrilled to do his part to help raise money for cancer research, which has helped save the lives of many of the junior riders, like Kercher, who were paired up with the Tour cyclists. “Every junior rider you see sitting here is

proof of that,” Bush said. Organizers conservatively estimated the 14th annual Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock raised at least $1.49 million, though the final tally won’t be known for six months. A more accurate count for each region on the Island will be revealed in the coming weeks. The campaign results are impressive, considering the first Tour in 1998 raised $312,000. Last year the ride generated $1.4 million. Tracie Clayton was touched by the level of generosity shown by schools in the region, such as Oak Bay High, which raised $45,000. “I was so emotional when I walked in that school (last Thursday), I don’t know how (the riders) are doing it,” said Clayton, Canadian Cancer Society revenue development assistant. “Just thinking about it is choking me up.” Teenagers today have set the bar very high, she said. “I think a whole generation of kids is being brought up in a different philanthropic way of living,” said Clayton. On Friday morning, the riders stopped at Esquimalt High School and received a $2,300 donation. “No matter how many schools we visit, it still amazes me how much this means to people,” Bush said at the high school, before

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riding to Esquimalt Plaza where Mayor Barbara Desjardins presented the riders with $2,373.59, raised during a September bike spinathon. Later in the day, riders were moved to tears after receiving $84,000 from Reynolds secondary, as well as more than $12,000 from Mount Douglas secondary. The money will support researchers in their quest to stamp out pediatric cancer, as well as support Camp Goodtimes in Maple Ridge, a medically equipped summer haven for kids with cancer and young cancer survivors. “Every community we’ve gone into is just amazing,” Victoria police Const. Mike Massine said during a stop in Fairfield last Thursday, prior to riding to Lambrick secondary, where the riders were handed $4,500. The journey has been very cathartic, he said. “I’ve never had so many strangers come up to me and tell me their story… People will just come up to you and hug you and start crying on your shoulder,” said Massine. Friday’s wrap-up event was a celebration, complete with dancing, a youth fun tent, head shaves, a performance by the Greater Victoria Police Chorus, a car raffle, Tour merchandise sales, as well as information on cancer prevention. emccracken@vicnews.com

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CRD tanning bylaw curtails parental rights Erin Cardone News staff

Tanning salon owners are speaking out against a bylaw that will curtail the rights of parents in Greater Victoria. The Capital Regional District board is expected to give final reading to its tanning regulation bylaw today (Oct. 12). It would keep anyone under age 18 out of tanning beds, unless they have a doctor’s note. “I think it’s ridiculous on a business and a personal level,” said Andrea Sinclair, owner of Sunshine Tanning on Shelbourne Street. “Even if their parents want them to come in for their issues, they can’t, and I think that it’s a parent’s right to choose.” The bylaw was proposed by the Vancouver Island Health Authority’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Richard Stanwick, who agrees with the World Health Organization’s finding that ultraviolet radiation contributes to the development of skin cancer, cataracts and other eye conditions. According to Health Canada, tanning beds pump out five times the amount of UV radiation the sun creates. While salons in the Capital Region say they will abide by the new rules, if they’re passed, many don’t believe the regulations are the best answer to health concerns. “We are not for this bylaw as it is currently written, as it does nothing to protect or educate the general public, regardless of age,” said Angie Woodhead, co-owner of Cabana Tan and a member of the Joint Canadian Tanning Association. “The most recent studies have shown that skin type, dosage and genetics play the biggest part in increasing risk, not age.

“The CRD’s jurisdiction does not allow (it) to create a bylaw requiring mandatory professional liability insurance, operator training or mandatory skin typing, all of which would increase the safety of indoor tanning for the public.” Other salon owners, such as Monica Barrington-Foote of Brun Body Bar downtown, said the regulations are necessary because “it’s hard for somebody under age 18 to (have the discipline needed) for tanning in moderation.” Safer options, such as spray tanning, exist, Barrington-Foote said. Sinclair said parents are helping protect their children from sunburns before holidays, for example, by allowing their children to get a base tan from beds before being exposed to intense sunlight in hot countries. “They’re our children, we are parents,” Sinclair said. “It’s just getting ridiculous. If I want to tan my children before I go to Mexico, I should be able to.” But Stanwick said at a previous CRD meeting young people’s skin should be protected from tanning beds. “By tanning in tanning salons, the exposure starts early in life and they’re gaining an early start on the path to cumulative skin damage,” Stanwick said in January. “When children are growing, their cells are dividing and scientists will tell you that that’s the worst time to have DNA exposed to any kind of radiation, especially UV radiation.” Once the bylaw is approved, the CRD will spend approximately one year educating salon staff on the regulations before enforcing violations, which could bring fines between $250 and $2,000, said Andy Orr, senior manager of communications for the CRD. ecardone@vicnews.com

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Public Forum Mayor Barbara Desjardins invites residents and businesses to attend a Public Forum on Property Taxation and Service Provision. Thursday, October 13, 2011 6:30 – 8:30 pm Council Chambers 1229 Esquimalt Road The forum will provide residents with the opportunity to provide input on property taxation and the provision of municipal services for the 2012 municipal budget. For additional information, please contact Karen Blakely, Director of Financial Services at 250-414-7141.

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Applications/Nominations for Membership Water Advisory Committee The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications/ nominations from residents interested in sitting on the Water Advisory Committee to provide advice on water supply, water quality, the stewardship of the lands held by the CRD for water supply purposes and water conservation measures. There are vacancies for members representing Agricultural, Environmental, Commercial/Industrial, Resident/Ratepayers Associations, and Scientific groups. Meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at CRD Integrated Water Services office, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC. Appointments will be for a two (2) year term commencing January 2012. Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, your area of expertise, which interest group you represent and why you would like to serve on the committee. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 28, 2011. For a copy of the Terms of Reference contact CRD at the address below or visit our website: www.crd.bc.ca/ water/administration/advisorycommittee.htm. Mail, fax or email your application to: Water Advisory Committee CRD Integrated Water Services Phone: 250.474.9606 479 Island Highway Fax: 250.474.4012 Victoria, BC V9B 1H7 Email: water@crd.bc.ca

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The first step toward refurbishing the E&N Railway line on Vancouver Island is underway. Associated Engineering has been contracted to assess the 48 trestles and bridges along the railroad running from Victoria to Courtenay. “The report will give us the state of repair, estimated lifespan and weight rating for each structure,” said Graham Bruce, executive director of the Island Corridor Foundation. The provincial government funded the $500,000 study. In June, Premier Christy Clark announced a $7.5-million contribution to the rail line, which shut its passenger service this spring, due to the poor condition of the track. The remaining $7 million will be used to replace 104,000 track ties. It will be paid pending the outcome of the rail study and if an equal contribution comes from the federal government. “We are still waiting to hear from the federal government about their matching contribution of $7.5 million,” said Bruce. Don’t expect an announcement from Infrastructure Canada any time soon, however. “Any federal funding consideration would take into consideration the (bridge) engineering study, and the full commitment of the Province of B.C. to funding the E&N rail line,” said Caroline Grondin, senior communications advisor for Infrastructure Canada. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Barb Desjardins. The topic of council wages – often considered a political hot potato – was last touched a decade ago. That prompted council to ask staff for options on implementing a regular council remuneration review in future. “(The review) takes it out of the political forum, or perceived political forum, that council thinks it (or a future council) needs a raise,” Desjardins said. In keeping with current practices, the new salaries will be adjusted every Jan. 1, beginning in 2013, to reflect changes in the Victoria consumer price index, which is published annually by Statistics Canada. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Council OKs Money Mart

Motorists navigating Craigflower Road in Esquimalt will soon be able to admire the township’s centennial banners flapping in the breeze. Much to the delight of some Craigflower Road residents who wanted banner holders in their neighbourhood, council approved the purchase and installation of five new lit poles for $75,000. The poles, complete with banner holders, will likely be installed in late November or early December.

Money Mart’s plans to renovate a vacant space beside McDonald’s in Esquimalt have been approved by municipal council, paving the way for the business to open its doors by the end of the year, at 1149 Esquimalt Rd. Council members expressed their disappointment in September that yet another cheque-cashing enterprise is setting up shop in the township. Despite this, council was only permitted to address Money Mart’s proposed renovation.

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When a co-worker commented on Victoria police Insp. Darrell McLean’s need for new boots, McLean spilled the beans. Sept. 29 was his last day on the job before retirement. McLean planned to leave quietly, but his co-workers from VicPD’s West Division in Esquimalt wouldn’t hear of it. In an instant, they prepared a send-off, complete with flowers for McLean’s wife Penny. Instead of walking out the door quietly, McLean was in tears, affected by the outpouring of support. When McLean walked out the back door of the West Division, which he has McLean commanded for over two years, he was overcome with emotion at the sight of two lines of police officers – including personnel from the emergency response and canine teams he’s led – as well as firefighters and municipal staff members. McLean’s wife and their daughter, Chelsea, looked on while McLean shook hands with and hugged everyone who came to say thank you and farewell. He didn’t make a speech – just smiled and waved when he and his family were taken home in the department’s classic police car. “He talked the talk and walked the walk,” Const. Chantal Ziegler said of her boss’s leadership style. “Whoever replaces him has big shoes to fill.” Likewise, Stephen Hussey, a longtime civilian worker at West Division, said everyone enjoyed

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and Friday Oct. 13th and 14th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beltone Hearing Care Centre. Our Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner will be available to give these free tests at the address below. Special clinic times have been arranged for anyone who suspects they are having difficulty with their hearing. Our Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners will evaluate your hearing, explain your test results, and provide you with straightforward answers and solutions.

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coming to work when McLean was in charge. “He was a really great boss, a really great leader,” Hussey said. McLean clocked 31 years with VicPD. His departure sparked reaction in the form of an email campaign to VicPD Chief Jamie Graham, begging for McLean to stay, from Esquimalt residents who appreciated his community-minded policing style. Graham declined to comment on McLean’s retirement. “He brought policing back to a standard which we feel is very acceptable,” said Dino Fiorin, president of the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce. “His interest, even though he’s not a resident of Esquimalt, is very much so in policing the municipality. He’s worked very hard to that end.” Residents say McLean is a highly visible officer, a regular sight on his bike as he patrols the beat. “Thanks to Darrell, that visibility is becoming a reality,” Fiorin said. David Ward, chief of the Esquimalt Fire Department, said McLean’s positive relationship with young people in Esquimalt show his dedication to the community. “Youth are really the best judge of character, I think,” Ward said. “They don’t run away from him, so I think that’s a very good attribute to have.” Technically, McLean’s last day of work is at the end of October, but he left early due to remaining vacation days. McLean declined to speak to the News. ecardone@vicnews.com

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Everyone, especially those over 50, should have an electronic hearing test at least once a year. If there is a hearing problem, a free electronic hearing test may reveal that newly developed methods of correction will help, even for those who have been told in the past that a hearing aid would not help them. If you suspect you’ve experienced even a minor hearing loss, step in for a free hearing test.

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Our Registered Practitioners are trained in the latest auditory testing methods. And we’ll be the first ones to tell you that you don’t need a hearing aid. But if you do have a hearing loss, we’ll explain your results and provide you with a list of options. Again, if you suspect even a minor hearing loss, don’t let it go untreated. Call for your free hearing test now.

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$20,493

$20,833

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$14,147

$14,416

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$19,506

$19,876

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$14,219

$14,489

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$16,664

$16,981

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Culture of giving taught early on Anyone taking in Cops for Cancer fundraiser wrap-ups at Reynolds secondary or Oak Bay High last week would have been astounded at the level of energy, enthusiasm and dedication that students can show for a cause. With the encouragement of faculty and parents, students at both schools continue to develop a culture of giving, one that will provide them with a lifelong ability to empathize with School fundraisers others and enjoy the benefits that giving give boost to provides. It boggles Cops for Cancer the mind that more than $130,000 was raised with student-led Cops for Cancer campaigns at Reynolds and Oak Bay alone. The contributions of other students in the region – a number of other high schools raised thousands of dollars – are no less important to the big picture. The reality is we will need to give well into the future to fund research into the causes and treatment of cancer. A speaker at the Oak Bay rally, held to welcome Tour de Rock riders home, asked how many people knew a friend, family member or acquaintance who died from cancer, was currently battling the disease, or was in remission. The fact that the vast majority of the hundreds of people in the gym put their hands up is a sign cancer isn’t going away anytime soon. We mark this time of year by getting behind the police and media riders who give their time to act as a focal point for this major campaign. Perhaps more important is that we congratulate all the young people in our communities who engaged in any fundraising activities, rallied the troops and generated much-needed capital for such an important cause. The positive results of so many school campaigns for Cops for Cancer has us feeling truly encouraged by what the future appears to hold for Greater Victoria. It tells us the tendency for Capital Region residents to dig deep and help out will continue for at least another generation. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. 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.

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TV stunts won’t solve court issues Premier Christy Clark handed her technology manager caught with his hand in the cookie jar for the opponents more ammunition last second time in his career. week with her latest “ready, fire, Crown and defence aim” episode, calling for lawyers exchanged radio and TV coverage legalese barely above a of Stanley Cup riot whisper, congratulating prosecutions. each other for the The day after this elegance of the tap on half-baked idea was the wrist they were giving announced, Public Safety Taylor for accepting Minister Shirley Bond multiple benefits in had to sign an executive exchange for approving order directing Crown fraudulent invoices prosecutors to ask for a doctor supplying judges for broadcast coverage. Prosecutors Tom Fletcher questionable electronic health services. Taylor have enough trouble B.C. Views has to do community getting convictions in our service, pay back the stumbling, delay-plagued court system without spending time benefits he accepted and take a reduced pension on account of on TV applications for minor cases. being fired as a crook. Poor fellow. Bond referred reporters to Anyone who has sat in court the long list of conditions under for long sees the endless parade which broadcasting may be done of adjournments and excuses that from court. In the unlikely event routinely substitute for progress. a judge consents to broadcast Years ago I publicized the efforts access, nothing can be aired until of a pioneering group of youth at least two hours after a morning court observers, ordinary citizens or afternoon session has been horrified by the sluggish pace of adjourned. Absurdly, everyone involved, from lawyers to witnesses proceedings. Day after day they saw smirking teens watch lawyers to defendants, has a veto over their compare schedules before heading image or voice being broadcast. No off to lunch. accused people would consent to Those citizens’ efforts led to a that. The rules are designed to fail. diversion program for first-time I’m all in favour of televising offenders that provided timely court, not so much to shame consequences. perpetrators as to show what Don’t take it from me on the a cozy little closed shop it is. state of our courts. Gov. Gen. David I recently sat in on the pleaJohnston, a law professor before bargained sentence for James Roy being appointed as the Queen’s Taylor, the former Fraser Health

representative in Canada, gave a speech in August in which he ripped lawyers for violating their social contract with the public with unacceptable delays. “We enjoy a monopoly to practise law,” Johnston told the Canadian Bar Association meeting. “In return, we are duty-bound to serve our clients competently, to improve justice and to continuously create the good. That’s the deal.” As usual, the political debate is nearly sterile. The NDP wants more judges, prosecutors, sheriffs and courthouses. Pour more money in, just like the school and health systems, says the party that hasn’t had a new idea in 30 years. Bond did propose a new idea. Probation orders with conditions will soon be available for those charged with public drunkenness under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act rather than the Criminal Code. But individuals would still have to go to court. Perhaps the government could take a cue from its recent revision of impaired driving laws, giving police the ability to issue fines and impound vehicles on the spot. Perhaps by the time the next big drunken riot starts to brew, cops would actually be able to offer consequences. Going around the court system is their best bet these days. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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The Victoria News welcomes your opinions and comments. Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the News. To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to fewer than 300 words. The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose your phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity or to discuss using your letter as a guest column. Phone numbers are not printed. Send your letters to: ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Victoria News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4 ■ Fax: 386-2624 ■ E-mail: editor@ vicnews.com

Re: Feds tackle residents’ floatplane complaints (News, Oct. 5) I wanted to write to express my frustration when picking up your paper and having to read about such narrow-minded complaints of such a small minority of the community. There are several reasons why I feel this way.

For one, these people knew about the floatplanes when they decided to move in, so they should deal with the effects of their own decisions. Secondly, the floatplanes only run during daylight hours, so it is not as if they are keeping residents awake or affecting their quality of life in any way.

Victoria needs slap in the face Re: Rising costs burden families: report (News, Oct. 5) The O’Sheas bought their house cheaply, enjoy a dual income and were lucky enough to receive a cost-of-living increase at work. I see nothing newsworthy in this story whatsoever, aside from the whining of people who already have more than many. How, exactly, is living with a roof overhead, without any big sacrifices, a worse plight than that of the homeless? Perhaps Greater Victoria needs a reality check (or a good slap in the face). Are we so selfish that we will worry about our lack of spending money when there are human beings sleeping on the streets? Diana Dryburgh Victoria

Thirdly, not only are the floatplanes a nostalgic part of our West Coast culture, but they are also essential to tourism and the overall business community for those who have to travel to Vancouver and the rest of the province, fuelling the health of our local economy. I wish that just once I could pick

up the paper and hear about Coun. Lynn Hunter speaking about real issues, like what a great company Harbour Air is, how they keep hundreds of families gainfully employed, and what a great service they provide to thousands of British Columbians. Chris Johnstone Victoria

Thanks for the smiles, little green man Hats off to the Oak Bay gardeners who created the flower spaceship and installed the little green man at the corner of Fort Street and Foul Bay Road. It has been a joy to drive by all summer to check out what the little green man is up to today. Some of my favourites: reading the Sunday paper, which he was doing the day my family was visiting from out of town; checking under the hood with his wrench in hand; filling up on gas – 99.9 one day and 127.9 the next. Recently he was holding his packed suitcase in one hand and waving goodbye with the other. I’m sure I’m not the only one who is sad to see him go.

I hope he comes back next year. Heather Brown Victoria

Answers to cost of living can be found in history I remember a time when I was talking to my father and asked him, “What did they do to help bring us out of the Depression?” His reply was, “First they banned overtime and created the eighthour workday. This created more jobs for people so these people had money to spend.” Workers, to save the employer money, need to increase their productivity. This can be done by

pointing out areas of inefficiency. Employers, at the same time, must be willing to listen to and accept these ideas. If we lower our prices, workers do not need a raise. The loss in profits can be made up by the increase in productivity. We are going through a technological revolution right now. I think we need to look back in history to the time of the Industrial Revolution and look at some of the issues it created. I believe we will find some of the same things happening now. Don’t you think it’s better to learn from history than repeat it? Jim Bates Saanich

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A shaky global economy hasn’t rattled the local real estate board president’s confidence in Greater Victoria’s property market. “It’s hard to look (ahead) over a couple of years, especially with the instability in the world economy right now,” said Dennis Fimrite, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board and a realtor with Firm Management Corp., when asked about the future of real estate in the region. “People in Victoria realize real estate is a safe place to put their money still. I think we’ll see prices steadily rise for the next few years.” Fimrite said historically, prices can spike dramatically in the region, then tend to flatten out for the following three to four years. Asked whether he thought real estate prices might ever drop significantly, Fimrite said, “Not really, no.” Good employment opportunities, a diversified economy and beautiful surroundings will hold the market

steady, he said. According to the Multiple Listing Service, sales slowed once again after a modest revival in August. In September, 458 properties moved, compared to 542 the month before. September 2010 was a particularly slow month, with 395 property sales. Month over month, the average price of properties declined slightly in Greater Victoria. The average price of a single-family house was $622,393 – about $30,000 less than in August. The average price for condos slipped slightly, by about $6,500 to $332,490 in September. The average for townhouses showed no change. In September, 17 properties sold for more than $1 million, including a Saanich East house that went for more than $6 million. The average price for a detached house in Greater Vancouver was $888,243 in August 2011, or $407,457 for a condo. editor@vicnews.com

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Truck leaves garbage waiting Mechanical troubles with a City of Victoria garbage truck means residents of Oaklands and Fernwood will have to sit on their garbage for another week. Consider it a test run for the planned change to pickup from once per week, to once every other week. To compensate for the failure, Oct. 13 will mark “double can day” for affected residents. More more information, visit www.victoria. ca/garbagecollection.

Bandstand earns more honours The City of Victoria’s work restoring the Beacon Hill bandstand has won it provincial recognition. Heritage B.C.

awarded the city one of three outstanding achievement awards. In May, the city also won accolades from the Hallmark Society. The restoration project returned the structure to what are believed to be its original colours. The bandstand was built in 1888 for $300 and served as a venue for live music. In 1927, it was converted into an aviary, showcasing international birds until 1989. In 2010, the city converted it once again, this time into an interpretive kiosk.

Girls enjoy night on the town To boost the fun factor for women shopping in downtown Victoria, the Downtown Victoria Business Association launched the first installment of its new Girls’ Night

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Fall harvest offers up art An autumn bounty of talented artists will be on display during Esquimalt’s Harvest of the Arts. Photographers, printmakers, carvers, painters and musicians, among others, will showcase the diversity of the township’s arts community on Oct. 23 at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. For information, call 250-414-7179.

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A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that specic toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys.

Giving two murals to the University of Victoria wasn’t enough for artist Ted Harrison. Now he’s donated his personal archives to the university’s library. His personal papers and letters, business correspondence, art supplies, some personal items, video, films and photographs will have a new home at UVic. Harrison, now 84, donated two murals valued at $213,000 to the university in 2009. They had hung in the hallway of the Victoria home from which he moved earlier that year. The murals can be seen in UVic’s Sciences and Mathematics building. Harrison’s archives will be “a rich resource for teaching, learning and research at the university for years to come,” said Valerie Kuehne, UVic vice-president, external relations. Born in County Durham, England, Harrison studied art and taught in England, Malaysia and New Zealand before moving to the Yukon in 1968. He developed his unique neo-expressionist style up north, painting landscapes in undulating ribbons of primary colours. He left teaching in 1980 to devote himself to painting and then moved to Victoria in 1993. Harrison now lives in a Victoria assisted-living residence and was not available for comment. vmoreau@oakbaynews.com

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Actor and comedian Rod Peter Jr. will star as Roderick Usher in Edgar Allen Poe’s classic psychological thriller, The Fall of the House of Usher, Oct. 21 to 31 at Craigdarroch Castle.

Seriously folks, there’s a comedian in the House Travis Paterson News staff

Each new day in October means a little less hair for Rod Peter Jr. The local theatre actor and comedian is slowly moving toward complete baldness in preparation for his upcoming role in The Fall of the House of Usher, being staged in the rooms and stairwells of Craigdarroch Castle from Oct. 21 to 31. To start its annual Halloween programming at the castle, Giggling Iguana Productions is re-adapting

the Edgar Allan Poe play, having performed it from 2001 to 2004. Peter plays central figure Roderick Usher, whose deteriorating mental health is key to the story’s haunting nature and spooky antics. “When (Giggling Iguana) director Ian Case asked me to play Roderick Usher I said yes, knowing I’d seen it way back,” Peter said. “But I’m not sure I knew what I was getting into, namely getting my head shaved.

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Last night I scissored my hair and I’m cutting it progressively shorter day by day, just to avoid the shock.” Adjusting to the role of Usher has been challenging, as a comedybased actor, Peter said. He recently ended a five-year stint with comedy theatre troupe Atomic Vaudeville to co-found cabaret group This is Twisted Theatre, which held its first show on Oct. 2. One of Twisted’s main segments is the continued story of this year’s Victoria Fringe Festival hit, Tara Firm and the Lunar War Chronicles, including all members of the cast. “(Usher) is very, very dark, and the way we’re going with it is much more extreme than past productions, which is great,” he said.

“I think it resonates with audience members.” While memorizing his lines, the comic in Peter couldn’t help but make light of Poe’s ample use of language. “I feel like the most poetic, depressed Frasier Crane right now. It’s the most long-winded, but beautiful language.” Case said it seemed fitting to start the company’s second decade of Halloween programming at the castle with the play that started it all. Peter was barely a teenager studying at Vic High when Giggling Iguana premiered Usher at Craigdarroch in 2001. Peter and classmate Mike Delamont were scouted by Case during their 2004 Fringe performance of The Long Walk, and both were recruited for that year’s perfor-

“(Usher) is very, very dark, and the way we’re going with it is much more extreme than past productions, which is great. I think it resonates with audience members.” – Rod Peter Jr.

mance of War of the Worlds at Craigdarroch. “Except Delamont didn’t fit his War of the Worlds army costume so he ended up not being in it,” Peter recalled. However, Atomic Vaudeville’s creators Britt Small and Jacob Richmond also recruited Peter and Delamont from the 2004 Fringe, and both went on to create some

of Atomic Vaudeville’s most popular characters. Now Peter’s hoping This is Twisted Theatre can become equally accepted as Atomic on the Victoria theatre scene. “The first show was an experiment. There were some dud (scenes), but we got a lot of positive feedback,” he said. “We’re trying something different than Sin City Improv and Atomic Vaudeville. We’re not competing with Atomic. It’s a written show with a script, much different than it was four years ago. “This is taking some of what Atomic used to be, with a little Sin City Improv, and doing something new. We saw Theatre Skam’s bike ride and thought, ‘Why not? Let’s push the envelope, so what if we fail?’” sports@vicnews.com

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Buggy start for Royals Team injury bug made worse with head hits Travis Paterson News staff

Physicality is a big part of what makes the Western Hockey League so popular, but the tough side of hockey has a downside. Still early in the Victoria Royals season, the club’s medical room is full. Head injuries to Royals’ defencemen Zach Habscheid and Tyler Stahl have netted the kind of medical concerns blighting the game of hockey. Throw in a a lower body injury to Brandon Magee and illness to Brenden Perseley and one of the youngest clubs in the league is even younger. But it’s the hits “It’s pretty to the head that are under the micro- obvious you don’t scope this year have hits to the with the NHL finally taking a leadership head. I think the role (as seen in the kids are getting it.” popular suspension – Marc Habscheid videos by new director of player safety, Brendan Shanahan). The WHL has also introduced a new Seven Point Plan, including a new checking-to-the-head penalty. The WHL even held a special seminar for coaches and general managers in September at the league’s headquarters in Calgary. There’s no overnight cure to reduce the amount of career-threatening concussions, but Royals coach and general manager Marc Habscheid does see the culture changing. “Once an incident happens and the (bigger) suspensions take place (people take notice),” Habschied said, adding he can’t say how much of a role the Shanahan videos have played. “It’s pretty obvious you don’t (allow) hits to the head. I think the kids are getting it. You want to do anything you can to win but there’s a line you don’t cross.” Zach Habscheid’s status was unknown at press time though his head was seen absorbing contact prior to leaving the ice early in the Royals’ Oct. 6 game versus the Medicine Hat Tigers at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Zach, who is the son of coach Marc, was driven into the boards by Kale Kessy. The latter received a double minor for checking from behind and returned to the game. Following the game the Royals chose not to comment on Zach’s injury until he underwent a full assessment. Stahl’s incident was more clear cut, courtesy of an elbow to the head by Prince George Cougars’ forward Charles Inglis in Prince George on Oct. 1. Inglis was assessed a five-minute major and match penalty for hitting Stahl, who needed assistance to leave the ice. The league disciplined Inglis with a 10-game suspension, effective Oct. 4. WHL vice-president of hockey Richard Doerksen viewed the Stahl incident on video and finalized the suspension three days after consulting with league commissioner Ron Robison and director of officiating Kevin Muench. “It was a match penalty, which is the most severe penalty in the book,” Doerksen said.

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Rick Mercer to clip famous rugby beard

It’s official: Canadian rugby player Adam Kleeberger will shave his iconic beard in Victoria during a filming of CBC’s Mercer Adam Report, with Rick Mercer Kleeberger likely getting in on the clipping duties. Various images of Kleeberger’s monstrous facial hair made headlines worldwide during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. On Oct. 17, the UVic Vikes rugby player will shave it all off as part of his Shear the Beard campaign to support two separate causes. In thanks for New Zealand’s hospitality, Kleeberger will donate funds raised to the Christchurch cause, the N.Z. town that was nearly levelled by an earthquake last February. Once clean-shaven, Kleeberger will begin a moustache campaign for Movember, the prostate cancer fundraiser. Visit rugbycanada.ca and mobro.co/ Shearthebeard to donate.

Cougars nearing perfect quarter

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Steven Hodges gets tangled up with Medicine Hat Tigers goalie Tyler Bunz during WHL action at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

WHL’s Seven Point Plan ■ Tougher rules on lateral, blindside and late hits, as well a minor penalty for embellishment. ■ More severe suspensions for repeat offenders. ■ An educational video for players on the risks of concussions. ■ Bringing in soft-cap elbow and shoulder pads. ■ Expanded research data on where a concussion occurs, what causes it and if a penalty is assessed. ■ A review of all WHL arena facility safety standards.

“We’ve made all of our teams and players very aware of our concerns with illegal blows to the head and the damage that can be caused. Certainly this hit, as a match penalty, was illegal. It injured the opponent. Clearly, (Stahl’s) going to be out for some period of time now as well. Those were the primary factors in it.” Stahl’s concussion is especially tough since it isn’t the first of his career. His timeline for return is unknown, start with at least a month on the injury reserve list. “The doctors drive the decisions on that,

not the players, so we’ll take it slow and see,” coach Habscheid said. In the meantime, the injuries are creating opportunities for younger players such as Brett Cote, Keenan Kanzing, Taylor Crunk and Luke Harrison.

Lengthy suspensions As for Inglis, once his 10-game penalty is complete, it will be the longest served by a WHL player since Tri-City Americans forward Brendan Shinnamin was handed a 12-game suspension for a check from behind on Josh Nicolls of the Saskatoon Blades in October 2010. The next biggest suspension prior to Inglis’ went to forward Cody Beach of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Beach was assessed seven games for a check to the head on Sept. 23. He was issued a five-minute major and game misconduct for his opening-night hit on Brandon Wheat Kings forward Bruno Mraz. “That was a severe one too and if (Mraz) had been injured, it would’ve been in the same range,” Doerksen said. “Obviously any time a player gets suspended now, that will be taken into context should he be involved in the same situation again in the future,” Doerksen said. –With files by Alistair McInnis, Prince George Free Press sports@vicnews.com

If the Victoria Cougars were a corporation, the champagne would be on ice. The junior-B Cougars are perfect through the first nine games of the season. With two more wins, the Cougars will have earned every possible point from the first quarter of the 42-game Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season. Tomorrow (Oct. 13) the league’s first-place Cougars host the Kerry Park Islanders (6-3), 7:15 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre. Then on Friday night the Cougars visit the Saanich Braves, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena. The Cougars defeated the Islanders at home last Thursday 5-2. It was a close score despite the Cougars outshooting Kerry Park 19-6 in the first period, 13-6 in the second, and 15-5 in the third, for a total of 47-17. Brody Coulter, Ryan Hogland and Kyle Richter scored in the first two periods for the Cougars. It was 3-2 for the Cougars for most of the third until the final minute when Coulter scored his second of the game. The final goal was scored by Nathan Chen-Mack. Meanwhile, over in Saanich, the Braves hope to salvage a tough start. The Braves (2-7) won their second game of the season 4-1 over the Campbell River Storm on Oct. 5 at Pearkes. Ty Jones Sheldon Trees, Mitchell Smith and Brandon Parmar scored for Saanich.

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Kickboxing at St. Andrew’s Charla Huber News staff

Parker Lang went on a date to see Mama Mia at the Caprice movie theatre – and ended up becoming a kickboxer and MMA fighter. Three years ago, Lang noticed a karate dojo in the same complex as the movie theatre. “I was there the next day,” Lang said. While things didn’t work out with the girl, his relationship with marital arts is going strong. The 21-year-old Langford fighter has stepped into the ring to compete in four MMA bouts and one kickboxing match. For MMA, Lang holds a record of three wins and one loss. His last MMA bout was at Summer Slugfest V, in July, where Lang defeated his opponent with a knockout in the first round. For kickboxing, Lang won his only fight in September 2009, but on Oct. 15 in Saanich, Lang will compete for the International Sport Kickboxing Association’s light cruiser weight B.C. title. If anything, he is confident. “I already know that I am that good. I have put the work in, I want validation from the event,” Lang said. “I want everyone to know how good I feel that I am.” Lang said stepping into the ring is the ultimate adrenaline high – “better than anything.” “It’s a little scary getting in the ring where the other guy is in there to hurt you, but you forget it because you are in there to hurt him, too,” Lang said. Standing six-foot-four, Lang has a height advantage over most of his opponents. His long arms and legs give him more of a striking reach. “My reach is a huge advantage,” Lang said. “Not

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Langford’s Parker Lang is prepping for his first ISKA B.C. title fight. The young MMA and kickboxer is confident he’ll walk away with the belt in the Oct. 15 match at St. Andrew’s high school. only am I tall but I have exceptionally long arms for my size.” Lang’s fighting weight is 185 pounds. He’s usually about 205, but with the common practice of cutting weight before a fight, he drops the 20 pounds. “If you don’t do it you are going to be fighting a guy 20 pounds heavier than you,” Lang said. “I have never cut more than 20 pounds though.” Gearing up for this fight, Lang is training with Leigh Mueller at Canada’s Best Karate, as well as at CrossFit Vancouver Island, five days a week. Lang is fighting at the Hurricane Fight League’s event at St. Andrew’s high school, 880 McKenzie Ave., Oct. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. and fights start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door. sports@goldstreamgazette.com

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SPECTRUM School Alumni event 6-9 pm Oct 14 Grads of 81 Reunion Oct 15, 2011 7 pm spectrumalumni@shaw.ca 250-888-5801

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WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling a 2007 CHEV COBALT 1G1AL15F177291035 Owner J. Sadek 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 1GNDU03L15D205300 Owner T. Cieslak 2005 CHRYSLER 2C3AA63H85H693994 Owner J. Vanleeuwen to cover costs incurred. To be sold at 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm October 26, 2011.

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NEW COMMERCIAL Beekeeping Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview College Campus, Alberta. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Paid 26 week work practicum. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. 1-888-9997882; gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

PRODUCE MANAGER. Jasper Super A is currently recruiting for a Produce Manager. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible for all aspects of operating a successful produce department including, scheduling, ordering, receiving, merchandising, gross margins, sales ratios, expense controls, and supervising the produce department. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. Previous produce experience will be considered an asset. TGP offers a competitive compensation and benefit package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations and want to progress with a dynamic organization, please forward your resume: The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms seeking certified A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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is seeking caring individuals for a 12 session Peer Helper for Single Parents volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide one-on-one support for parents. Training will be three hours per week starting mid-October and ending in mid-December. Interested individuals please contact Cheryl Dyck at:

cheryl@singleparent victoria.ca or phone 250-385-1114 for more info.

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Alberta earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

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H&R Blockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tax Training School is a hands-on course offering high quality training from our knowledgeable instructors. Learn how to prepare your taxes, and how you could make extra money preparing them for others.* Imagine a seasonal full or part-time job that works to your schedule, allowing you the freedom to enjoy life both in and out of the ofďŹ ce. Register online at hrblock.ca or call 1-877-32BLOCK (322-5625) for details. Classes start mid-October.

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HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763 MARKETING & Communications Professional for Vancouver. 2 years exp., related university degree. Fluent in English & French, extensive knowledge of Canadian media. Permanent, F/T. Competitive wages. Email: jobs@curvecommunications.com

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD â&#x20AC;˘ First Cook $18.75/hr (up to $1950/wk) â&#x20AC;˘ Second Cook $15.75/hr. (up to $1635/wk) â&#x20AC;˘ Camp Attendant $14.75/hr. (up to $1530/wk). LRG Catering has seasonal remote location job openings starting in October. Room & Board & Transportation Included while working in camp. Please fax resume to: (1)780-462-0676, or apply online @ www.toughnecks.com

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Executive Director Residential Care Zion Park Manor is seeking an innovative leader to take on the responsibilities of Executive Director. A not for proďŹ t organization, Zion Park provides care for 86 residents in Cloverdale BC within a Christian work environment. Following the Eden Philosophy of Care, residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wishes and abilities direct the care teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts for residents. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the daily operation of Zion Park. Candidates being sought have a demonstrated love for elders, a proven ability to lead by example, not afraid to provide hands on assistance when needed, and a good sense of perspective on important issues facing residential care in difďŹ cult ďŹ nancial times. Candidates will have the ability to â&#x20AC;&#x153;look down the roadâ&#x20AC;? to safeguard the Manor from strategic issues, have political acumen, lots of common sense and an ability to laugh. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 years senior experience in Residential Care environment â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated successful skill with ďŹ nancial and budgetary functions â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Innovative thinking and problem solving approach Candidates with alternate experience will be considered as Zion is open to new ideas in leadership. Be prepared, however, to show why you should be considered. This is an opportunity to join a strong, professional team. Candidates will need to be prepared to â&#x20AC;&#x153;run to keep upâ&#x20AC;? with staff who â&#x20AC;&#x153;know their stuffâ&#x20AC;?, love the residents and their work. If you would like to be considered to join us, send a resume and cover letter to: Chairman - Search Committee Zion Park Manor 5939 180 Street, Surrey BC V3S 4L2 Or search@zionparkmanor.com Letters of interest will be accepted until November 4, 2011. wwwzionparkmanor.com

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GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires FullTime journeyman Automotive Technicians. Email: m i ke g @ s a l m o n a r m g m . c o m fax: 250-832-5314.

SALES SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courtenay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience for their Courtenay location. We are looking for a candidate with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info please check out our website at www.torryandsons.com.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians or 3rd or 4th year Apprentice. Wajax Power Systems, North America’s largest and most trusted distributors of large diesel/natural gas engines and transmission brands. We are seeking individuals with a journeyperson H.E Technician certificate or enrolled in an accredited apprentice program, experience with troubleshooting, has excellent communication skills. You have a valid driver’s licence and driver’s abstract. Put yourself in a powerful position and log on to: www.wajaxpower.com. Apply online or send a resume to: Human Resources, Wajax Power Systems. Email:

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x 140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

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Community & Social Service Workers administer & implement a variety of social assistance & community services programs including life skills workshops & substance abuse treatment programs. They also assist clients in dealing with social and personal issues. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career eld.

DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

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

PETS

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BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

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MICROFIBRE Sofa, Loveseat & Chair, choice of Colour $699.; Luxury Multi-Cushion Sofa $99., Desks & Bookcases from $49., Drop-Leaf Tea Wagon $139., Solid Wood 5Pc Dinette $159. Maple Bedroom Suite $699., 6Dr. Dresser $99., Mattress & Box Spring Sets from $199., Lamps from $10., Picture Frames from $2., Mirrors, Paintings, Rugs On Sale! No HST on Carpenter & Mechanic Tools & Hardware! buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C.

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PINWHEEL CRYSTAL Decanter $20. 4 Bone china cup & saucer $4.ea. 250-361-2045

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 BOOKS BOOKS & antique paper collectibles. Qualified appraisers. House calls for large libraries. Haunted Bookshop (Est. 1947)250-656-8805

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

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SIDNEY: 3 bdrm duplex, 1.5 bath, lrg fenced yard, updated. NS/NP, ref’s, avail immed. $1375+utils. (250)656-4003.

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

HOUSESITTING SNOWBIRD HOUSE Sitting & Painting. Let us provide excellent home care, gardening, cleaning & pet care. We can give your home a fresh new paint job while house sitting. Exc Ref’s. Victoria firefighter & wife. Available Nov-Apr. Call 250-590-0053, 250-893-6688

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MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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RENTALS

CEDAR HILL GOLF COURSE $559K 3 bdrms, 2 bath + 1 bdrm suite, lrg lot. Recent upgrades. (250)474-7202.

HOUSES FOR SALE LANGFORD. BRIGHT Newer 2-bdrm home. Hardwood, skylites, modern kitchen, updated bath. Mortgage cheaper than rent. Arbutus Ridge MHP $103,900. Ross Tapping, Fair Realty, (250)857-1336.

HOMES FOR RENT WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.

ROOMS FOR RENT VIC WEST, senior lady, furn’d room, $455 incls utils, cable, local phone & 1 meal daily. No cooking. Call 250-380-1575.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION CENTRAL SAANICH- Professional person or student. Furnished or not. Inclds utils, cable, parking. NS/NP. Avail now. $795. Male preferred. (778)426-2929.

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GORGE POINT Inn- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, underground parking, F/P. $1295. (250)923-2844.

3 bdrm suite,Tillicum-Gorge area, $1400, plus 1/2 util., Shrd laundry, ns/np 250-8841266 Mylene. Avail Nov 1.

MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.

WIFA PROFESSIONAL figure skates, sizes 5.5 & 3.5 (girls), $49 obo. Call 250-544-4322.

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

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $629,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

SOOKE BASIN waterfront. 2 bdrm condo, recently reno’d. Quiet neighbourhood. $900. N/S, Pets ok. Call 250-5161408, 778-425-1408.

VICTORIA,

BRENTWOOD BACHELOR Large, ground level. Priv. entrance, parking, close to bus. NS/NP. $750. (250)652-9454. BRENTWOOD BAY, 1 bdrm, on bus route, all utils incl’d, shared W/D, $750 mo, N/S, N/P, Oct. 1, 250-652-8516. COLWOOD- 2 level, 1 bdrm. Laundry, parking, close to bus. $850 inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700. GLANFORD AREA, 2 bdrm bsmt suite, avail now, $1000 mo, no lndry, N/S, N/P, 250479-9569 or 250-514-2007.

GORDREAU APTS. Suites available. Please call 250-383-5353

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GLEN LAKE (Westshore), 2 level studio 1bdrm, lndry, prkg, sep from house/ent, 5 mins walk to Westshore Mall, close to bus, $850 inclusive, N/S, N/P, Nov. 1, 250-478-8371. GORGE-HARRIET, Lrg 1 bdrm, priv ent & prkg, utils incl. NS/NP. Oct 1. $725/mo. 250384-0460 (leave a message).

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.

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FENCING AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. Glowing References. Insured. Affordable. 15+yrs. experience Call Les at (250)880-2002. ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

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OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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Women Painter’s. Houses, Apt’s & Lite Commercial. Over 25 years experience, Fast & Tidy! 250-888-0921 or www.daughterspainting.ca

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IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

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MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARBAGE Can Dan Hauling & Moving Free Metal Removal Over 400lb. Call 250-661-9116

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INSULATION MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

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TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.

UPHOLSTERY FIBRENEW EXPERTS in leather, Vinyl, plastic repair. Burns, cuts, pet damage. (250)891-7446. www.werepairleather.com Visa, MC, Debit.

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.

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FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com

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MOVING & STORAGE

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Maple tree cracking Carr sister’s house Alice Carr’s former house suffering structural damage Financial constraints are holding back the removal of a tree that

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