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Oktoberfest kiss Evanne Bednarski kisses Preston Davey as Elizabeth Jacquot looks on. The three celebrate Oktoberfest festivities in Bastion Square on Saturday. Festival goers who braved the rain enjoyed music, food and an outdoor beer garden.

Council backs Crystal Pool’s future Roszan Holmen News staff

The future of Crystal Pool will be decided in 2012, but one thing is for certain: residents won’t lose their only municipally owned swimming facility. According to a new analysis, the pool needs to be upgraded, replaced or decommissioned. Decommissioning is not an option, said Mayor

Dean Fortin. “The pool needs to continue in some form.” In July, consultants confirmed what the city already knew: the pool is at the end of its useful life. A report, by CEI Architecture Planning Interiors, fleshed out this knowledge with a detailed list of challenges. PLEASE SEE: Crystal Pool, Page A16

A long-planned and large Christmas season public skating rink covering the exact Centennial Square spot where the Occupy Victoria tent city sits, is about to test the community spirit of protesters and the downtown business association. The two sides have met a couple of times to deal with the problem – a temporary 17- by 11-metre ice rink the Downtown Victoria Business Association plans to install Nov. 21. However, no solution has been found. Ken Kelly, DVBA general manager, said he expects his organization and the People’s Assembly of Victoria representatives will sort out the situation. The business association has been planning the ice rink project since mid-August – almost seven weeks before the People’s Assembly held its first organizational meetings. People’s Assembly supporters live in about 60 tents that were set up at Centennial Square on Oct. 15 after a day-long protest in

the square and downtown march by about 1,000 people as part of worldwide protests against corporate and banking industry greed, and economic control. Saying he personally supports the “spirit” of Occupy Victoria in finding solutions to social and economic ills facing the community, Kelly said: “I would be really very surprised if there is nothing but co-operation between us” in ensuring the rink will be set up. Most of the protest tents sit on the planned ice rink site on the lower level of the square beside the McPherson Playhouse. Occupy Victoria media spokesperson Jason Thompson said the group’s general assembly wants “to accommodate the public,” probably by moving the tents on the proposed skating rink spot a few metres. “We don’t want to impede public use (of Centennial Square),” he said. Anushka Nagji, another People’s Assembly spokesperson, said the ice rink comes as a shock to her group, who will continue to discuss the issue until a solution is found. The solution might be as simple as negotiating some useful material concessions from the downtown business community for moving the tent city to the more weatherexposed side of the Centennial Square, she said. editor@vicnews.com

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Brown campaigning on fiscal prudence, taxes and transparency

Government consultant says too many decisions being made behind closed doors Roszan Holmen News staff

ack in May, Paul Brown came racing out of the gates as Victoria’s first declared mayoral candidate. After placing sixth in the 2010 byelection for city council, with 1,065 votes, Brown this time started campaigning early to overcome the fact he’s a littleknown candidate. Brown is a partner in a consulting firm called 3e Training Inc., providing management advice to governments, and a director with the Victoria Chapter of the Financial Management Institute of Canada. He has volunteered for many years with Big Brothers and Sisters of Victoria, but has no community leadership experience. “About halfway through the (2010) campaign, I was contacted by some people by email and they said, ‘You know what, we’re impressed by what you’re doing … (but) you haven’t got a chance.’” That grassroots support grew into the official endorsement of an electoral organization called Open Victoria. At first, Brown’s goal for the 2011 election was a seat on council. “The further I got into it, the more convinced I became that something had to be done,” he explained of his motivation to oust Mayor Dean Fortin. Brown has positioned himself as the voice of financial prudence in a time of economic uncertainty. “We need to focus on the issues of greatest importance to the city and right now, council’s attention tends to be focused 80 per cent of the time on issues of insignificant importance, or of provincial, national or global nature, over which we have very little influence,” he said. “One of the big challenges I face right now is persuading the public that we are going into a financial crisis.” Signs of the crisis, according to Brown, include the city’s $467-million infrastructure deficit, such as the Crystal Pool which needs replacement but has no allocated funding. Brown also points to the looming cost of sewage

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Paul Brown place sixth in last year’s council byelection. Now he has his eyes set on being Victoria mayor. treatment, the mayor’s support for light-rail transit, and this year’s seven per cent residential tax increase. “A lot of people I’m speaking to knocking on doors, they’re angry that they were told (they’d face a tax increase of) 3.96 per cent,” he said, referring to the overall tax increase for 2011, before taking into account the

tax ratio. On the city’s focus to address homelessness and affordable housing, he said: “I think it’s admirable that the city stepped forward. “I think it’s disappointing that the province hasn’t taken this on … The problem is when you’re getting into something you don’t understand,” he said, referencing the city’s purchase of a Traveller’s Inn which sits boarded up for the foreseeable future due to cost escalation. “Too many decisions are being made behind closed doors,” Brown argued. By way of example, he points to a budget presentation lasting only 15 minutes. While he acknowledged the city held several community budget presentations, he said they were not very informative and budget documents online are not adequately detailed. To keep tax increases at a sustainable level, Brown proposes to tackle the city’s growth in management. “We’ve grown from one to nine people earning over $150,000 (since 2008),” he said. “We are doing an incredible amount of planning at city hall,” he added. “They (reports) go on the shelf.” Another idea is amalgamating services with other municipalities, such as garbage collection. “I think we can get economies of scale if we do it all together… I would love to move to amalgamation, but lets take these baby steps.” He calls council’s decision to launch kitchen-scrap collection “dumb.” “We should be doing it with the rest of the municipalities,” he said. Brown criticizes a common practice among some councillors of attacking higher levels of government. “My business is working with provincial governments,” he explained. “There is a general attitude in the B.C. government right now that this city council cannot be trusted and will do anything to try to embarrass the provincial government.” At the same time, Brown’s own campaign is heavy on attack tactics toward the city council. When asked if this will affect his ability to work effectively with his colleagues, if elected, he responded: “I think council knows they are in trouble.” rholmen@vicnews.com

Union blasts Esquimalt over policing decision Union boss says decision reeks of ‘pre-election grandstanding’ Erin McCracken News staff

The union representing Victoria’s uniformed police officers is questioning the timing of Esquimalt’s announcement last week that it prefers the RCMP over the Victoria Police Department to service the community. The announcement was made after the close of the municipal candidate nomination period on Oct. 14, when it became official that Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins had no competitors in the election race. That reeks of “pre-election grandstanding,” said Tom Stamatakis, president of the B.C. Police Association, which includes the

Tom Stamatakis

Coun. Meagan Brame

Victoria City Police Union. “Maybe if that announcement had been made earlier where there was an opportunity for a bit of a dialogue or a bit of a debate, who knows, maybe someone with a different perspective would have announced their intention to run against the mayor.”

Esquimalt’s decision, which would take more than $6 million away from VicPD’s annual budget, could lead to 30 to 40 job cuts for the newest officers, said Stamatakis, who is concerned the announcement is damaging officer morale. “It’s brutal,” he said. “It’s very

disconcerting. They don’t know what the timing of this is.” He takes exception to the suggestion “that the service these members provide isn’t adequate or that, from a cost perspective, the citizens in Esquimalt aren’t getting a good deal.” But Esquimalt residents and councillors say the union president is taking things too far. “Barb (Desjardins) did not bring this on,” said Esquimalt council watchdog Rod Lavergne. “(Esquimalt’s decision) was forced out.” “This was done the end of June,” Coun. Meagan Brame said, noting the Esquimalt Policing and Law Enforcement Advisory Panel’s decision was submitted to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General on June 30. “We were as baffled as everybody else as to why all of a sudden this did the whole blow-up thing,” Brame said, adding the panel and council didn’t want to reveal the

choice before Solicitor General Shirley Bond made her decision. “Why upset an apple cart when it might not fall over or it might, nobody knows,” said Brame. “Until it’s said and done and signed, there is no guarantee. “Had we stayed quiet we would have been blamed of secrecy. We are darned if we do and darned if we don’t.” It also shouldn’t come as a surprise to the police union and Victoria’s mayor and police chief that Esquimalt prefers the RCMP over VicPD, given the township’s issues at the Victoria Police Board level. “If Victoria is surprised by this, where have they been?” Lavergne said. emccracken@vicnews.com

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What looked like an enormous praying mantis hovered in the skies over CFB Esquimalt on Sunday. It was an unusual sight, but the Erickson Air-Crane helicopter made short work of lifting eight heating and ventilation units, each weighing between 2,300 and 5,500 kilograms, onto the roof of the fleet maintenance facility at the naval dockyard. The chopper, which normally hauls felled logs, cost about $75,000 for the day, and brought out several on- and offduty personnel with Defence Construction Canada, which is the contract agent on the project. “It’s just one of the things that had to be installed before we could move in,” said John Laverdière, who is overseeing the project for Department of National Defence. The work marked another step towards

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An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter picks up a ventilation unit at HMCS Dockyard on Sunday. the eventual completion of a five-phase $607-million project to consolidate fleet maintenance operations under one roof. Many of the unit’s 1,000 civilian and military personnel continue to repair and maintain the West Coast fleet of navy ships and one submarine out of small,

aging buildings at the base. “We’re kind of on the cusp of the last phase here,” Laverdière said. While earlier construction phases were completed in 1998, 2000 and 2005, work continues on the fourth phase, during which large building shells were constructed. The fifth and final phase will include environmental site remediation, building demolitions, the construction of additional building extensions and equipping the enormous new facility with shop equipment. The construction plans for the final project leg will require approval within the next year. The consolidation project will result in the eventual demolition of about eight old and obsolete buildings at the base, and is expected to wrap up in 2018. emccracken@vicnews.com

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When Sami Muntaser was awoken by his telephone ringing in the wee morning hours last Thursday, he knew there was news from his Libyan homeland. Family members told him Moammar Gadhafi, Libya’s dictator for 42 years, had been captured and killed. Stunned by the news, Muntaser and his wife were overcome by “a feeling of euphoria.” “(Gadhafi) was famous for terrorism,” said the Fernood resident, who has been living in Canada for 29 years. “He was another Hitler in the making.” During a visit to Libya in 1989, Muntaser said he was accused of being a communist and imprisoned for four days, during which a gun was pointed at his head and the trigger pulled in a terrorizing game of Russian roulette. “It felt like 40 years,” he said of the experience. When Gadhafi forces began attacking civilians, the United Nations authorized a no-fly zone over the country in March. Muntaser and many of the 25 Libyans living in Greater Victoria went to work, raising money and sending over medical supplies. Muntaser and his friend, Ali Ezletni of Gordon Head, watched with pride as Canada did its part, sending fighter jets and two CFB Esquimalt warships to their homeland. HMCS Vancouver left for the Mediterranean Sea on July 10, taking over for the East Coast’s HMCS Charlottetown. Vancouver has been patrolling the Libyan coast with its NATO allies, enforcing an arms embargo in the region. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Sunday that

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Eight-year-old Muhammed Ezletni, left, and his brother, six-year-old Ibrahim make the victory sign to celebrate a new chapter for their homeland while Ali Ezletni and Sami Muntaser hold the Libyan flag near the Moka House on Hillside Avenue. NATO has decided to end its mission at the end of October. “The mission itself may end but I know of no current plans to have (Vancouver) return in the immediate future,” said Lt.-Cmdr. Nathalie Garcia, Esquimalt-based navy spokesperson. “I was hoping Canada would be leading (international military efforts). We are very proud,” said Ezletni, who has been in Canada since 1987. “The beauty of this is that the world stood with us (the Libyan people). I can’t thank them enough.” emccracken@vicnews.com

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION and NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING and NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES and NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Esquimalt that the following candidate has been elected by acclamation: Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Esquimalt that an election by voting is necessary to elect six (6) Councillors and nine (9) School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Councillor – Six (6) to be elected Surname

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TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaws and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaws. The full bylaws may be inspected at the Esquimalt Municipal Hall office, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC during regular office hours, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or by visiting the municipal website.

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BYLAW NO. 2757 – “Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw [No. 197], 2011, No. 2757” would amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding a new zone - Esquimalt Village – Mixed Use Multiple Residential [RM-EVP] the intent of which is to accommodate high density Mixed Use Apartment, Commercial and Institutional development. The proposed RM-EVP zone specifies permitted uses, building setbacks, the maximum building height, maximum lot coverage and floor area ratio as well as off-street parking requirements.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Esquimalt that a vote will be held on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Township of Esquimalt adopting amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2646 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2050 that would facilitate development of Phase One of the Esquimalt Village Plan which would include a mix of residential, commercial and civic uses in two buildings, one of which may be up to 12 storeys in height, on the site of the old municipal hall and old public works yard? Yes or No”

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAWS BYLAW NO. 2756 – “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2006, No. 2646, Amendment Bylaw [No. 10], 2011, No. 2756” would amend the Official Community Plan to create a new Development Permit Area [DPA No. 6] with design guidelines for buildings and the public realm within Phase 1 of the Esquimalt Village Plan. The design and form of the mixed use development is intended to create a pedestrian-oriented “high street” along Esquimalt Road, with a new public plaza anchoring the project and bringing civic use and activity to the streetscape. Civic use space is incorporated into the plan to contribute to the established civic core around the Municipal Hall and Public Library site.

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Township of Esquimalt on:

Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Esquimalt Municipal Hall 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors as follows:

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 & Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Esquimalt Municipal Hall 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Township of Esquimalt for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners. A Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form is available at the Municipal Hall or on the municipal website. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the bylaws or the voting process, please visit www.esquimalt.ca/elections or contact:

Anja Nurvo, Chief Election Officer, Ph: 250-414-7135 or Marlene Lagoa, Deputy Chief Election Officer, Ph: 250-414-7114 or Email: elections@esquimalt.ca Anja Nurvo, Chief Election Officer

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Handgun seizure a worrisome trend: VicPD Victoria cops are getting increasingly worried about the number of illegal handguns on Victoria streets. The latest arrest happened Friday night when the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team arrested a 42-year-old wellknown offender with a loaded nine-millimetre handgun tucked inside his waistband in the 400block of Gorge Rd. East. The gun was loaded with six rounds in the magazine. The weapon’s serial number had been removed and it had been modified to carry extra rounds of ammunition. It’s the second handgun arrest police have made in as many weeks. The man is facing nine gunrelated charges.

Sex offender suspected of masturbating on walkway A 27-year-old registered sex offender was arrested by Victoria police Sunday afternoon after a report of a lone man masturbating along the Westsong Walkway. The police were called after the suspect approached a female jogger on the popular footpath that connects Vic West and Esquimalt. Several police officers arrived immediately, began searching the walkway and located a man matching the

description provided by a witness. The man was arrested without incident.

Police Taser man attempting suicide Victoria police used a Taser on Sunday afternoon to conclude a tense standoff in a small apartment suite on the 1200block North Park St. Responding to a 911 call, the police entered the apartment and found the man slashing himself with a large kitchen knife. When the man moved the knife to his throat, the cops Tasered him and caused the 46-year-old Victoria man to drop the knife. He was taken into custody.

Swordplay frightens daycare workers Daycare workers in Fernwood called police last week when a man, allegedly armed with a sword, was practising martial arts techniques near the facility. An officer found the suspect nearby, who explained his house is too small to allow a full range of motion with the sword. The officer then explained swordplay next to a care centre for young children wasn’t ideal. The officer ran the man’s name and discovered he had a history of mental health-related runins with police. He gave up the sword.

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Greater Victoria’s economic growth rate has slumped to about one-quarter to one-half of what it was prior to the global recession that has crippled cities in other industrial countries, according to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Economic growth has shrunk to “a modest two to three per cent” compared to the normal Victoria region growth rate of about four per cent, said Bruce Carter, chamber CEO. But that’s still large growth compared to many American cities where shopping centres are devoid of customers and stores, and unemployment is nine per cent or higher, he said. He considers the Capital Region’s six-per-cent jobless rate almost full employment, with many employers complaining they can’t find qualified and experienced workers to fill vacancies. Carter said employers have told him Greater Victoria’s high housing

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prices make it difficult to recruit workers from outside the region. Global economic uncertainty has hammered consumer confidence here and elsewhere, he said, meaning people are spending less and are more careful – making it “a little tougher on the retail side.” That means “margins

are tight” and “everybody is sharpening their pencils” to reduce costs to compensate for lower profits, Carter added. The tightening economy has affected chamber membership, which Carter said has shrunk slightly and now sits at about 1,500 members out of about 8,000 businesses that serve the

region. However, the region’s strong housing sector and continuous growth in the ever-expanding technology sector, combined with the good summer results for the local tourist accommodation industry, show Greater Victoria is in pretty good shape, Carter said. editor@vicnews.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Esquimalt Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., to allow the Public to make representations to the Municipal Council respecting matters contained in the following amending bylaws: 1) Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2006, No. 2646, Amendment Bylaw [No. 12], 2011, No. 2773 2) Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw [No. 202], 2011, No. 2768 1.Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2006, No. 2646, Amendment Bylaw [No. 12], 2011, No. 2773 Bylaw No. 2773, provides for a change in the land use designation of Lot B, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP17210 [1037 Lyall Street] and Lot A, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP17210 [1039 Lyall Street], shown hatched on the map below, from Single and Two Unit Residential to Institutional. 2. Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw [No. 202], 2011, No. 2768 provides for a change in the zoning designation of Lot B, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP17210 [1037 Lyall Street] and Lot A, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP17210 [1039 Lyall Street], shown hatched on the map below, from RS-1 [Single Family Residential] and P-1 [Public/ Institutional] respectively to P-5 [Community Care Facility].

Site Location: 1037 Lyall Street [Lot B, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP17210] 1039 Lyall Street [Lot A, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP17210] The general purpose of these changes in OCP land use designation and Zoning designation is to facilitate the assembly of the two subject parcels and the construction of one, 3 storey, 30 client, group home replacing the existing group home building which does not appropriately meet the needs of the residents. AND FURTHERMORE TAKE NOTICE that copies of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the offices of Development Services, Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. [excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays] until November 7, 2011. BARBARA SNYDER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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What I stand for. • To continue to move forward with the Esquimalt Village Project

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• To complete the Esquimalt policing RFP process, as proposed by the Esquimalt Police Advisory panel and approved by Council

Andrew Newcombe, left, Takashi Ito, Andrew Harrison, Aaron MacCuish Joel Burke and Ivan Hedji gather on top of a 400-kilogram pumpkin before its carved up by Ito, a chef at the Inn at Laurel Point. The pumpkin will be on display outside the hotel to celebrate the harvest season and Halloween.

• To advocate for a better sewage treatment solution for Esquimalt • To continue to develop and implement tax policies facilitating economic growth

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Halloween bonfire Esquimalt is once again hosting its highly anticipated annual Halloween bonfire on Monday (Oct. 31) from 6 to 9 p.m. in the rear parking lot of the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Esquimalt firefighters will be on hand to manage the blaze, while hot chocolate and hot

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For the record The City of Victoria has revised numbers in a report concerning the closure of roads and parking stalls within Beacon Hill Park. There are 753 parking stalls in the park, and staff propose to reduce this number to 583. In addition, staff

propose to remove 0.9 kilometres of roadway within the park, for a new total of 3.1 kilometres. ••• On Oct. 21, an article referenced a coffee-cup shaped bike rack in James Bay. The rack, criticized as not userfriendly by Coun. John Luton, is located outside Discovery Coffee, not the Serious Coffee located nearby. We apologize for the error.

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Don’t miss this special evening of fun and fundraising * ! Site Location: Lot A, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP80973 [856 Esquimalt Road] Lot 2, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 23904 [858 Esquimalt Road] The general purpose of this change in zoning is to facilitate redevelopment of the subject properties as two, 12 storey, multiple family residential towers, including commercial retail units at the grade level in the southern building. The subject properties are part of Development Permit Area No. 2 - Commercial. Should the proposed amendment be approved, a development permit, controlling the form and character of development, including the landscaping, would be registered on the property titles. AND FURTHERMORE TAKE NOTICE that copies of the proposed Bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the offices of Development Services, Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. [excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays] until November 7, 2011. BARBARA SNYDER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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New dispute-resolution board eyed for strata building owners Lobby group calls proposal ‘a small but positive step’ Roszan Holmen News staff

Nearing three years since a pipe burst above their condo unit, the Prescotts have finally resolved the problem with their strata council. Since filing a claim through the Provincial Small Claims Court in June 2010, the elderly Victoria couple won $8,000 in a settlement reached in August. “It felt like winning the lottery,” says daughter Deborah Groenheyde, who lives in Hawaii, but has travelled to Victoria to act on her parents’ behalf. The disagreement boils down to the quality of repairs to the damage in the Prescotts’ unit at 1715 Richmond Rd. The protracted and bitter experience cost $1,500 in legal fees and has left Groenheyde exasperated at the regulations governing strata councils in B.C. “The whole strata thing is simply out of control,” she said in an email to the News.

The government seems to be listening. In response to growing frustration by strata owners suffering unresolved conflict with their neighbours, the B.C. government has proposed a new approach to dispute resolution, which is open to public feedback until Oct. 31. The idea is to create a low-cost and accessible tribunal, which doesn’t require people to hire a lawyer. Deryk Norton, director of the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association calls it a small, but positive step. He’s optimistic the proposed tribunal will be an improvement over current options. Right now, the avenues open to strata owners in dispute are to take the matter to court, which is costly, or arbitration, which is “vague and unpredictable,” Norton said. The government’s online discussion paper and survey on the issue, however, leaves Norton with several questions. “The whole thing is silent on the accountability of condo developers and strata managing companies,” he said. “Their actions could be at the heart of the dispute.” A management company could

provide self-serving advice to a strata council that runs contrary to the Act, he said. “I run into that a lot, which raises questions about the ethics and the competence of the strata manager.” Similarly, he said, condo developers sometimes fail to hand over important documents, leaving the strata council with inadequate information about the building. Strata councils can then run into problems when it’s time to do maintenance. The Ministry of Housing, however, disputes the gap in the tribunal’s jurisdiction. “Owner-developers could be subject to the proposed tribunal’s jurisdiction,” said a ministry spokesperson in an email. Some complex issues, however, “are best heard by the courts. Some of these involve owner-developers of phased strata plans, and we are looking for input through this consultation on whether that is appropriate.” Strata managers, on the other hand, are regulated by the Real Estate Services Act and therefore not covered by the Strata Property Act. There are more than half a million strata owners in B.C. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Charity’s woes mirror society’s It’s a sign of the times. The fact the Mustard Seed Street Church, which operates Greater Victoria’s largest food bank, recently took out a second mortgage on a piece of its property just to help pay the bills, is an indication that the financial balance may be as out of whack as the Occupy Victoria crowd says it is. The food bank division of the church is holding its own from a food donation perspective. But as food bank director Brent Palmer stated, you can’t fuel trucks with turnips. If the Mustard Seed doesn’t have enough money to pay its operating expenses, there won’t be a food bank left to provide the basic food necessities for those working families struggling to make ends meet. We’re getting close to the time when an increasing number of charities – all welldeserving – will be soliciting for donations. Such a scenario makes the Mustard Seed’s situation that much more difficult. Rather than imploring individuals to dig deeper to help out this cash-strapped charity, why not take an page out of Occupy’s book and ask profitable companies to help, out of compassion. There are many great corporate citizens operating in the Capital Region that make donations on a regular basis, some of which do so with little fanfare. Our hope is that companies continuing to thrive in recessionary times, such as the big banks, or a corporate entity looking at expansion plans, shift the focus from increasing its profitability for a moment and consider helping a critically needed charity make it through this rough financial period. The Mustard Seed receives no government grants, surviving almost solely on the generosity of donors, so taxpayers are not paying twice to help them operate. Helping feed people in our communities will no doubt provide payback for any successful company that chooses to step up to the plate in this situation. 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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A long road to community living Some patients did go back My first glimpse of B.C.’s care to their families, with support system for developmentally disabled people was as a teen in the services. And today B.C. has a network of 700 group homes, early 1970s. essentially smaller institutions. My grandfather brought me to Their province-wide union contract his workplace, Tranquille “school.” was just renewed under The Kamloops institution the B.C. government’s that began life as a “net zero” wage mandate, tuberculosis sanitorium with an additional in 1907 was by then $18 million to enroll converted to warehouse a employees in dozens different group of society’s of contracted agencies outcasts. to a pension plan for Ambulatory inmatemunicipal employees. patients wearing Lobbying and locked-on football helmets court action have wandered the courtyard of a sprawling prisonTom Fletcher forced expansion of provincial services to hospital complex that B.C. Views those diagnosed with featured its own fire autism and fetal alcohol station. conditions. People with Down Tranquille would hit the syndrome and other disabilities headlines a decade later, when now live much longer, to the point human resources minister Grace where some develop dementia McCarthy announced she was as well. All this is on top of the enacting a plan, years in the many previously independent making, to close such places. Tranquille, with 323 inmate-patients seniors developing dementia and other disabling conditions at an and 675 staff, would be first. accelerating rate. A 1983 newspaper report Stephanie Cadieux, the latest captured the mood: “Mentally minister of what is now called retarded persons in institutions Social Development, has asked for must not be ‘dumped back on the a multi-ministry examination of doorstep of their natural families’ the adult care agency, Community when these institutions are closed, Living B.C. As CLBC’s budget rises the executive director of the past $710 million, there are services B.C. Association for the Mentally from the health and children and Retarded warned Monday.” The B.C. Government Employees’ families ministries going to disabled people as well. Union began an occupation of The political focus has been Tranquille buildings the next day, expelling managers. The sit-in lasted on CLBC’s closure of 65 group homes with only 200 residents, three weeks, joined by Tranquille’s and its push for adult adoptions 120 psychiatric nurses, before staff rather than institutions with shift agreed to work on the system that workers. This is true “community would replace it a year later.

living” that should be established where practical, with appropriate inspections. The NDP wants a moratorium on group home closures, even if they’re decrepit or mostly empty. It wants a backlog of 2,800 applications for new or increased service eliminated, apparently without any efficiency moves. It wants an “independent review” of CLBC followed by a fulltime independent advocate for developmentally disabled people. The NDP also wants independent advocates with office staff and investigative powers for seniors and forest workers. B.C.’s independent children’s advocate continues to pile up reports with questionable effect in another area of intractable and growing social problems. Cadieux says CLBC’s internal service quality advocate has a high success rate resolving family complaints. A toll-free line has been set up to direct service issues to a new client support group. On Friday, Cadieux announced that a bonus program for CLBC management has been terminated. “In a people-first organization like CLBC, an incentive plan based on targets and measures is, quite simply, not appropriate,” said a statement from the ministry. No targets or measures. As Premier Christy Clark was recently reminded on health care, even talk of defined cost control is too politically risky. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Less talk, more commitment needed on taxpayer pledge Laura Jones Guest comment

What do you want from your next municipal council? If you are like the majority of British Columbians you like the idea of candidates getting back to basics. Fair taxes, spending restraint and accountability strike the right chord. Unfortunately, many municipal governments aren’t even close to delivering those basics. Operating spending, for example, has been rising twice as fast as population and inflation growth over the past decade. This does not include capital spending on infrastructure. In some municipalities, such as Prince George, operating spending has increased almost five times as fast as population and inflation growth. Not surprisingly, property taxes and other fees continue to rise for everyone. Small businesses are hit hard because they pay higher property taxes than residents on the same valued properties. How much higher depends on the municipality.

In Vancouver, businesses pay almost five times more. Across the province, businesses pay an average of three times more than residents on the same value properties. The impact of punitive property taxes is ruinous. One Coquitlam restaurant owner saw his property taxes jump from $48,000 to $71,000 in one year. Another Coquitlam business owner says: “I am almost in tears as I pay my $9,300 property tax bill on a unit assessed at $360,000. This money would otherwise be used to support my wife and eightmonth-old daughter.” Stories such as these have pushed the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to go beyond highlighting the problems. It’s time municipal candidates commit to solutions. To help them do that we launched the CFIB Taxpayer Pledge last week. Municipal candidates who sign the pledge, pledge to do three things: • Keep property taxes fair for small business by reducing the tax gap between businesses and residents each year; • Keep taxes and fees reasonable for everyone by holding operating spending

Readers respond: Walkways are highlights of Beacon Hill Park Re: Beacon Hill’s roads get the boot (News, Oct. 19) I enjoy Beacon Hill Park on a daily basis both as a scenic drive through the park on my way home from town and on my daily walks. I applaud the city’s plans to remove vehicles cutting through the park to enhance greenspace and other recreational activities. I can easily give up the roads through the park and use the many other streets outside the park. I see the plan still allows vehicle access and parking for park users. The current roads closed to vehicles like the one over the stone bridge is so lovely to walk or cycle. I can’t wait for more of these walkways in Beacon Hill Park. C. Lange Victoria

A high cost to fix what isn’t broken Re: Beacon Hill’s roads get the boot (News, Oct. 19) I attended one of the informational meetings regarding the proposed changes to Beacon Hill Park, and maintain that this is a total waste of our money. I believe the amount they were talking about spending was in the $300,000 range, and now, your article says more than half a million. This is pure lunacy! The park is great just the way it is, with no problems with the roads in it. Why are we spending this kind of money because somebody thinks this should be

increases to no more than population and inflation growth, or the growth in disposable income; • Support the creation of a municipal auditor-general who will do independent reviews to ensure that taxpayers are getting good value. Each plank of the pledge is reasonable. In its first week, the pledge already had 10 signatories including Darren Inkster, mayor of Sechelt; Suzanne Anton, Vancouver councillor running for mayor; Mike Klassen, Vancouver candidate; Chris Coleman, Victoria councillor; Diana Dilworth, Port Moody councillor; Linda Reimer, Coquitlam councillor; Andy Shen, Coquitlam candidate; Ken Charko, Vancouver candidate; Terry O’Neill, Coquitlam candidate and Jason Lamarche, Vancouver candidate. On behalf of B.C.’s small businesses and taxpayers, thank you. We again extend the invitation for all candidates to sign. Taxpayers want it. Taxpayers deserve it. Laura Jones is senior vice-president of research, economics and Western Canada with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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done? One concern brought forward was the fact that people use the park as a shortcut and that people were speeding. A simple solution would be to raise the crosswalks. I propose that this be looked at once again, with open eyes of those who know there is no problem with the roads running through the park. A. Cooper Victoria

Esquimalt beautification a hazard to pedestrians When Esquimalt Road was being “beautified,” I thought, “What a waste of our money! Oh well, at least we’ll get the crosswalk that’s been sorely needed for 30 years since I moved here.” Instead, an obstruction was placed right in the middle of the intersection. From the weedy island in the middle of the street you can’t see westbound cars coming right at you and they can’t see you until you actually step out, because there’s a pole and a broad, full human-height sign right there entirely blocking the view. (I begged staff in writing not to put a pole there. It’s been struck by a car and replaced since then.) Drivers aren’t even aware they’re in an intersection. If any citizen were to create such hazards, the municipality might fine them. Pedestrians from this little neighbourhood need to cross here and they don’t detour to an inconvenient crosswalk and back. Instead of doing their public duty to their citizens, the town seems

to feel that somehow it protects them from being sued by accident victims by needlessly making it extra dangerous instead. Other inconveniences were created at the same time. Narrowing to two lanes made it safe to turn left onto Dominion, but it was made a no left turn. Now we drive three sides of a square on an even narrower street to go north. And they’ve made it almost impossible for big trucks to get between Esquimalt Road and the industrial park area. A sign on Old Esquimalt Road says no trucks, but there’s nowhere a truck can turn off. Trucks now do a lot of backing up in the streets around here, including across the middle of Esquimalt Road to make the narrow turn onto Rothwell, since Dominion is needlessly verboten. I’ve spent too much time writing letters to Esquimalt council and to the access committee. As one resident put it, “You take your life in your hands to cross there.” And I know I’m not the only one who complained when the work was being done. I’ll vote for anyone who says they’ll fix the intersection and put in a crosswalk, and I won’t vote for any candidate who makes no such promise. Perhaps someday we can elect representatives who put people’s needs ahead of vegetation. Craig Carmichael Esquimalt

Policing report shows Esquimalt’s true colours It shouldn’t be a surprise that Esquimalt council favoured switching to the RCMP for regular

policing, given their attitude toward Victoria police. Policing certainly should be an election issue. Voters should not only be asking tough questions of current politicians, but remembering how Victoria police came to be in Esquimalt – didn’t the province of B.C. judge that Esquimalt was not properly policed? (They’ve done that elsewhere since then.) Esquimalt politicians refuse to consider policing a priority over do-gooder projects like the boulevard shrubbery on Esquimalt Road, which only serves to obscure jaywalkers. Esquimalt is far from free of crime. If there’s a case for amalgamation in the Greater Victoria area, Esquimalt is a prime candidate to start with. I’d merge Esquimalt and Vic West, and put the rest of Victoria into Oak Bay. But of course it all depends on the quality of politicians voters are willing to put into place. Keith Sketchley Saanich

Former parking meters prime hitching posts It may be laudable for Victoria to regulate bike storage under its bicycle parking strategy (“Bike storage facilities must pass test,” News, Oct. 21). However, when I think of the 2,000 or so secure bike parking places conveniently scattered around the downtown core (parking meters) which the city trashed, the current action seems like attention to the chicken coop when the horse barn is wide

open! Vote for the present council? No thanks! Robert McInnes Victoria

Infrastructure dollars shovelled to police Re: Bad-news reports spark election debate (News, Oct. 21) City council gets a D grade for its lacklustre infrastructure – that’s D for disaster. Our civic leaders are failing to maintain infrastructure. Maybe it has something to do with police spending, which is more than other cities in Canada per-capita and as a percentage of the GDP. That’s right, what was once one of the world’s most beautiful cities is quickly becoming a slum. Sure, I’ll vote for the incumbent mayor and council … not! William Perry Victoria

Art or not, graffiti is vandalism Re: Technology has become more important than art (Letters, Oct. 14) The writer makes some good points, but then concludes by saying he has “never valued graffiti as high art so much as right now” because graffiti will never be digitalized. I think someone needs to remind him that graffiti sprayed on public and private property is pure vandalism and that it should be our societal objective to eliminate this terrible behaviour. John Schmuck president, Quadra-Cedar Hill Community Association

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Victoria city council has put to rest any concerns that city-owned land, with million dollar views of the Inner Harbour, will be sold to commercial interests. The s-curve on Esquimalt Road in Vic West will be eliminated, as the city builds a new Johnson Street Bridge, opening up one acre of land. On Thursday, council committed to transforming the land into space for public use. “It does provide the city with some strategic view points of the Inner Harbour,” said parks director Kate Friars. “In Vic West, we don’t have a city-wide park and we do believe this would be an incredible opportunity to establish (one) in that area.” A park classified as city-wide contains the type of amenities that will

bring people from across the city, such as Beacon Hill and Topaz Park. On this lot, one option is an amphitheatre to make use of its natural slope. Council passed the motion Thursday at the governance and priorities committee. Discussion about the look and feel of the park will take place with community consultation next year. “What an extraordinary gift to the city,” said Coun. Pam Madoff. “It could possible be an initiative for our 150 birthday.” Coun. Philippe Lucas brought practical concerns to the table. “With the new bridge in place, this will be just off the new pedestrian pathway,” he said. Accessibility in terms of parking and bus shelters also need to be considered “so that it’s not just an amenity to the Delta (Ocean Pointe) hotel guests.” rholmen@vicnews.com

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what we’d get.” The sheet music for a 15-minute composition called Stormwatch, The man who writes music for Stormfall arrived last spring, with the Queen of England will make a comment from Davies explainhis first trip to Victoria to see a ing it was inspired by the unusulocal ensemble première a compo- ally strong winter storms that had blown amid his remote home in sition he wrote for them. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies – the Orkney Islands, north of Scotland. whose duties as the MasThe three musiter of the Queen’s Music cians it was written for recently included writ– Darnell Linwood on ing a symphony for the French horn, violinist Queen’s Diamond JubiJohn Lowry and pianist lee celebrating Queen Miranda Wong – spent Elizabeth II’s 60th year their summer piecing on the throne – was together how the music commissioned by Victowas meant to sound. ria’s Aventa Ensemble to “It’s never been write a piece for its horn recorded, so we have trio. Sir Peter Aventa artistic direc- Maxwell Davies nothing to work off,” Darnell said. “It’s like tor and conductor Bill putting together a Linwood waited six years for the music to be written. In that puzzle and hoping you have the time he never actually spoke to Sir pieces right.” The trio will perform the piece Davies directly. “We agreed (through Davies’ for Davies a few days before its agents) on the instrumentation public debut. “He might tell us to bring out cerwe wanted, and from there he was given carte blanche,” Linwood tain parts, play something louder explained. “We really had no idea or softer, or breathe at a different

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The Aventa Ensemble’s horn trio will play the premiere of a composition by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Master of the Queen’s Music, in a free concert at UVic on Nov. 1. File photo

spot – it’s not likely we’ve been playing it exactly right, but I’m hoping we’re close,” Darnell said. “It’s nerve-wracking. You want him to be proud of what we’ve done with his music.” The world première of Stormwatch, Stormfall is set for Nov. 1, 8 p.m., at University of Victoria’s Phillip T. Young Recital Hall in the MacLaurin Building. Entrance to the concert is free. There will also be a pre-concert talk 45 minutes

before the show. Additionally, Davies will speak on his life and work on Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., in UVic’s Bob Wright Centre in the Sciences building, an event arranged by music professor Christopher Butterfield, who saw Davies speak in England many years back. “He’s very personable and entertaining, and he’s had a long and productive career,” Butterfield said. “When I’d heard he’d be in

Victoria, I just thought it would be a shame not to have him speak.” The 77-year-old composer has written music for operas, ballets and musical theatre. He’s composed eight symphonies, 14 concertos and several orchestral works. Widely recognized as one of the best living composers, Davies was knighted in 1987 and took his position in the Royal Household in 2004. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Tutu, two dresses in one Pamela Martin of Éla design shows off her custom-designed tutus during the Esquimalt Harvest of the Arts event Sunday at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. Two of her dresses have been made specifically for the performance of Peter and the Wolf, coming up on Nov. 5 at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St.

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Promising exhibit settling in at art gallery

Explore art and language at an installation of pieces by Vancouver artist Alison MacTaggart. The work offers her perspective on inventors’ and artists’ quests to devise solutions to problems, as well as come up with new ideas. Promising Objects, which runs Oct. 28 to Jan. 15 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, bridges the disciplines of sculpting, drawing and writing. An opening reception and artist talk takes place tomorrow (Oct. 27) at 7:30 p.m. in the LAB Gallery at the main art gallery, 1040 Moss St.

Blues music on tap for all-night fundraiser

Eight hours of music by eight local blues band are on order for the Victoria Blues Society’s annual fundraiser, Bluestravaganza. Music runs from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Nov. 5. The participating bands are Islander, the Dr. Bones Blues Project, Harris Gilmore and the Mojos, Davelectro and the G-Men, the Deb Rhymer Band, Slim and the Deuces, the Bill Johnson Blues Band and McKinley Wolf. The event happens at the Upper Deck Bar and Grill, 229 Gorge Rd. East, and also features a silent auction.

Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information, go to victoriabluessociety.ca.

Medicine-inspired exhibit showing at Open Space

Topics from addiction to the way artificial light affects people’s circadian rhythms are on display in an upcoming festival. Off Label is a week of gallery exhibitions at Open Space, 510 Fort St., and at the University of Victoria’s David Strong building. Off Label is a term for using medicine illicitly to derive new forms of treatment. The festival starts today (Oct. 26) and ends Nov. 2. The exhibits show at Open Space and talks are at UVic. For a complete schedule on displays, visit www.digitalartweeks. ethz.ch.

Clarification

In the article “Theatre staging drives social change: author” (Arts, Oct. 21), a quote that ended with, “But you can never take away their story,” was incorrectly attributed to University of Victoria instructor Will Weigler. The statement was actually a paraphrase of a comment made by Virginia-based Roadside Theatre playwright and actor Ron Short. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Squirrel bylaw put on hold People can continue to feed squirrels and deer in Esquimalt without penalty, now that the township’s proposed bylaw changes are at a standstill. There is a temporary delay to a proposed solution requested in September by Rockcrest Avenue residents. Some council members expressed concern that it could be difficult to enforce an updated bylaw that would prohibit the feeding of squirrels and deer. Esquimalt council learned last week it can’t consider adopting the changes until B.C.’s Ministry of Environment, the leading authority over wildlife controls, gives its OK.

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Communication is key at Esquimalt’s Complete Dental – communication about health or dental issues, about goals for a beautiful smile, or even questions about the smallest of treatments. “We try to be the first resource for people,” explains Dr. Ngan Huynh, noting the office’s services range from regular preventive dentistry for people of all ages to cosmetic dentistry, which can help clients achieve that picture-perfect smile. Dr. Huynh joined Complete Dental this past summer, after working in London, England, and Vancouver. “We wanted to have a family and be in a community we could settle into and live in for a long time,” he says, noting how much he enjoys Esquimalt’s mix of young people, seniors and families, along with the opportunity to give back in areas such as local health care initiatives for disadvantaged.

“I’ve really enjoyed meeting patients who have been coming to this same office for 30 or 40 years and I like the fact that you can go out in the community and you run into someone you know. “These are the nice things about living and working in a smaller community – you feel like you can make a difference.” Local families also appreciate Complete Dental’s free exams for children under three, a great way to establish a good dental care routine and catch any potential problems early, along with regular cleanings with dental hygienist Alicia Mickelson. “One of the biggest reasons patients come back to our clinic is because Alicia is so thorough and gentle,” Huynh says. Cosmetic dentistry, which can encompass everything from teeth whitening to the easier and more flexible composite veneers, is a growing area for those wanting a healthy smile they’re proud to show off. Key to Dr. Huynh and Complete Dental is their holistic approach to dentistry, meaning

they look at the whole patient, not just a specific issue, to determine with the individual the best course of action. “If you’re doing everything piecemeal, you won’t get a good result at the end of the day,” Huynh explains. While most treatment is completed right in the Esquimalt office, as part of a network of offices and specialists in Greater Victoria, Complete Dental can also link patients to specialists in areas such as orthodontics and dental surgery, should those be needed. Information and options are essential to that approach. Rather than simply telling patients what to do, the knowledgeable, experience staff give clients the information they need to choose what’s right for them at that particular time. “Patients respond well to the fact that we are giving them options,” Huynh says. “People want to be informed today and make their own decisions.” Visit Complete Dental at 1230 Esquimalt Rd., or call 250-384-5052 for more information or to book an appointment.

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CommunityCalendar 1st & 3rd Tuesdays – Esquimalt Lions Club meets at 6 p.m., Esquimalt Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 620 Admirals Rd. FMI: John Higgs, lionjohn@shaw. ca or 250-994-9288; Gerry Mullen, bcgian@shaw.ca or 250-480-7175 1st & 3rd Wednesdays – Kiwanis Club of Esquimalt meets, 7:30 a.m. at Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Rd. 2nd & 4th Mondays – Esquimalt Photography Club meets, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the church hall of Esquimalt United Church. New members welcome, incl. all levels of amateur photographers. FMI: www. esquimaltphotoclub.org Thursdays – Esquimalt Writers Group, meets, 10 a.m. to noon at Esquimalt Rec Centre. No membership required. FMI: 250-412-8532. Oct. 30 – The Friends of St. Paul’s Esquimalt Centennial Concert Series, 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Historic Naval & Garrison Church,1379 Esquimalt Rd. Admission $10/adults; students/ free. Works from the Baroque, Classic and Romantic periods. FMI: 250-5981687 or at rrweb@shaw.ca Oct. 31 – Introduction to Searching the Internet, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Esquimalt Library. Suggested

Get ready to celebrate the spooky season in Esquimalt this week. The annual Pumpkin Swim comes to the Esquimalt pool Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., when swimmers can receive a free pumpkin (while quantities last) to take home to carve after the swim. Regular admission rates apply. On Halloween night, head to the Archie Browning Arena’s rear parking lot for the annual Halloween bonfire.

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prerequisites: Introduction to Computers or equivalent training/ experience. Oct. 31 – Esquimalt Halloween Bonfire, 6 to 9 p.m. in the Archie Browning Arena, back parking lot. FMI: www. esquimalt.ca Nov. 6 – Veterans’ Cemetery Remembrance Tour with John Azar. Hear fascinating stories of people and their times, from the Crimean War to present day. Meet at the Veterans’ Cemetery, access off Colville Road, near the Base Hospital. FMI: www. oldcem.bc.ca or 250-598-8870 Nov. 7 – Esquimalt Council meets, 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. FMI: 250414-7135 Nov. 9 – Advance polling for Esquimalt residents, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Esquimalt Municipal Hall. FMI: 250414-7135. Nov. 9 – Municipal All-Candidates Forum, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Esquimalt High School, 847 Colville Rd. FMI: www. esquimalt.ca/elections Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day, with services at the cenotaph. Nov. 12 – Community Recycling Depot, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Archie Browning Sports Centre, rear parking lot. For details

Ghostly goings on in Esquimalt Join the costume contest, stay toastywarm with the huge bonfire, sip hot chocolate and enjoy a hot dog during this free, family-favourite event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. For more information, visit www.esquimalt.ca

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on accepted materials and depot fees, visit www.pacificmobiledepots. com or call 250-893-3851. Nov. 14 – Esquimalt Committee of the Whole meets, 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. FMI: 250-414-7135. Nov. 16 – Advance polling for Esquimalt residents, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Esquimalt Municipal Hall. FMI: 250414-7135. Nov. 19 – General Voting Day, 2011 Election, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Esquimalt Municipal Hall. FMI: 250-414-7135 or www.esquimalt.ca/elections Nov. 19 – National Children’s Day, with Kindergym, face painting, crafts, art displays and a Coast Capital Free Swim at the Esquimalt Rec Centre, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Swim from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.) Nov. 20 – Friends of St. Paul’s Esquimalt Centennial Concert Series, 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Historic Naval & Garrison Church,1379 Esquimalt Rd. $10/ adults; students/free. From Sea to Shining Sea, with the male vocal ensemble Hector’s Friends. FMI: 250-598-1687 or at rrweb@shaw.ca Nov. 21 – Esquimalt Council meets, 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. FMI: 250414-7135

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Dear BBB, I just received a call from an aggressive sales person claiming they were a representative of the local hydro company. The caller claimed that they had some sort of energy conservation product that would substantially reduce my hydro bill. The deal sounded pretty good, but the sales person was rude and pushy so I hung up the phone. Now I am regretful that I didn’t take advantage of this offer. Do you happen to know anything more about this energy saving product? ~ Conscientious Consumer Conscientious Consumer, You are likely WRONG about having missed out on a great energy conservation product and probably RIGHT to have just hung up the phone on this sales person. The BBB has recently received an influx of calls from consumers reporting deceptive and misleading sales practices related to a device known as a “power saver device.” Reports suggest that some telephone sales people have been misleading consumers into thinking they are calling on behalf of a local or provincial power company. The caller then claims that they have a power saver device available that will reduce the currents on power supplies and appliances in the consumer’s house. Hydro savings promised range from 25% to 50%. The device itself is being sold on average for somewhere around $150.00. Many of the consumers that have called the BBB allege that the power saver device does not work. While there may be some companies out there selling legitimate products capable of helping you to reduce your energy consumption, it is important for consumers to be aware that there are also companies selling power saving devices that are reported to not work and which do not meet the Electrical Safety Authority’s Canadian Safety Standards. This is a great example of why it is really important to do your research before purchasing any product.

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After getting a showing in Parliament on Oct. 6, a poster-sized chart summarizing Chinese Canadian History from 1788 to 2010 got its Victoria debut recently to an

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audience including several prominent community leaders of Chinese descent. Project author and Saanich resident David Lai drew on his lifetime of studies on Chinese immigration and settlement in Canada to produce the chart. “Dr. Lai needs no introduction, he is after all Mr. Chinatown,” said emcee Grace Wong Sneddon. The 35-year UVic professor emeritus of geography “has surveyed more than 40 Chinatowns in North America and Australia,” she said. Lai addressed the attendees, including senator and project patron Vivienne Poy and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong, with his typical humor. Turning down the lights for a slide-show presentation, he sent this invitation: “If you feel sleepy, you can doze. I will wake you up after.” Using a railroad as a visual to ground the 222-year timeline, Lai’s chart begins with the first Chinese labourers, brought by the British to build a fortress in Nootka Sound. It ends

with the 2006 apology by Parliament for the discrimination faced by Chinese immigrants who paid a head tax. Victoria plays a central role in the national story of Chinese Canadian heritage as the first landing point, in the early days of the Fraser River gold rush. With the introduction of the head tax in 1885, Chinese immigrants coming from Hong Kong were taken to an immigration office in Victoria, resembling a prison, where they had to wait until they or their relatives could produce the head tax. Years ago, Lai investigated the abandoned office. “I discovered some Chinese started to scratch some writing on the wall,” he said. The chart project, launched by the David Lam Centre at Simon Fraser University, was first done 10 years ago, said David Choi, the centre’s adjunct professor. “This (version) has been completely revised and rewritten,” he said. Also new this time around, are booklets for each of Canada’s significant Chinatowns. They’ll be launched in cities across Canada in the months to come. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Robyn Fraser, Carlene Fanthorpe and Sean Harrington, all members of Esquimalt High school’s curling academy, watch a promotional video during the press conference for the 2013 World Men’s Curling Championship held at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Curling, and the kids World Men’s curling could bump Royals’ playoff dates Travis Paterson News staff

When the 2013 World Men’s Curling Championship in Victoria was announced last week, a new generation of curlers was there for the historic occasion. Two dozen members of the Esquimalt High curling academy, a program born from the Victoria Curling Foundation legacy of the 2005 World Men’s championship, attended the press conference in the restaurant at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Executive board member Graham Prouse of the World Curling Federation made the announcement for the 12-team event, which will run March 30 to April 7 in 2013. Esquimalt Grade 12 students Robyn Fraser, Carlene Fanthorpe and Sean Harrington did not get to any matches in 2005 but all hope to attend the competition in 2013 World Men’s. “It’s really exciting, just the chance to see worldclass curlers here in town,” Fraser said. A longtime curler, Fraser was among the spectators at the Scotties in 2009 in Victoria. This year she supported Fanthorpe’s decision to join the curling academy though the latter had no previous experience with the sport. “It’s been really welcoming and fun. I’m not sure if I’d be playing otherwise,” said Fanthorpe of the academy. The same goes for Harrington. A regular on the school’s wrestling and soccer teams, Harrington will learn curling in his final year. The academy practices three times per week and most members will play in the Optimist Club’s high school curling league this winter. “There could be five Esquimalt teams playing in the high school league this winter, I’m looking forward to it,” Harrington said.

Royal regards Dave Dakers, president of RG Properties sports and entertainment division, which operates SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre, is excited about the return of the world men’s curling championship. However, the tournament does pose a potential problem for the WHL’s Victoria Royals, the rink’s main tenant. “The Royals will hopefully be in a playoff run at that time but (that would be) a problem we’d love to have,” Dakers said. “If we have to play at Bear Mountain (Arena) or elsewhere, that’s fine by me.” sports@vicnews.com

Saanich’s Wade Murphy part of Grizzlies offensive explosion Travis Paterson News staff

The thing scouts will tell you about Wade Murphy is he’s still growing. Not just his physical size, but his game as well. With that in mind, the Victoria Grizzlies forward is content to play this season and next in the B.C. Hockey League before joining Merrimack College in Massachusetts for 2013. “I’m OK with it. There’s things in my game that need work, (such as) my defensive zone and physical play,” Murphy said. Murphy’s commitment to Merrimack came just last week, with a “full-ride” scholarship on the table. He turned away offers from other schools, including Penn State. Thing is, the upside is starting to look way up for the latebloomer out of the Spectrum Hockey Academy and junior B Saanich Braves. “I remember first seeing Murphy as a 14-year-old. He was small, but you could already see he was a smart player and a great passer,” said Grizzlies assistant coach and general manager Vic Gervais. “He plays smart in all three zones and is doing a good job on the wall.” As of Monday, Murphy was

leading the Grizzlies’ resurrection (6-6) after the team went winless in the first five games of the season. He’s on pace for 144 points with 10 goals and 24 points in his first 11 games. It’s already eight more points than Murphy scored in 56 games last season. Add to that Murphy is now 6-foot, 180 lbs., and just turned 18 on Saturday – the same day as the team’s 7-5 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs, in which Murphy recorded three assists for the second-straight game.

“We were starting to wonder whether (Murphy) was going to produce and now he’s dominating the league...” – Vic Gervais “It’s Tyler Bozak-type numbers, three and four points a game,” Gervais said, referring to the 128 points scored by the current Toronto Maple Leafs centre when he was with the Grizzlies in 2006-07. Gervais was at the helm as general manager in 2009-10 when Murphy regularly practised with the Grizzlies in the afternoon before crossing town to suit up for the Saanich Braves at night. Since that time the Grizzlies have moved a lot of players in and out but Murphy was

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Football Rams host New West at RAP

The Mount Douglas Rams senior football team to looks to regain its winning form this Friday when the New Westminster Hyacks visit Royal Athletic Park. Kick off is 3:30 p.m. with the junior teams playing at 1 p.m. The Rams are recovering from a huge game, having lost to the Vancouver College Fighting Irish 24-19 in Vancouver on Saturday. Quarterback Jordan Deverill threw 15 passes for 232 yards and a 22-yard touchdown pass to Taylor Young. Terrell Davis scored a 90-yard kickoff

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Wade Murphy is the latest Victoria Grizzlies player to sign an NCAA scholarship, having received a full ride to Merrimack College in Massachusetts, beginning 2013. never on the block, Gervais said. “Here’s a prime example of why you don’t trade a guy like that. We always knew (Murphy) had it in him (to score points),” Gervais said. “We were starting to wonder whether he was going to produce and now he’s dominating the league on a line with (Wes) Myron and (Jarryd) Ten Vaanholt. They’re big and they’re tough to handle.” Murphy joins Grizzlies blueliner Nolan de Jong as the most recent players from Spectrum’s academy to sign NCAA deals. In September, the 16-year-old de Jong committed to Cornell University for 2014. Fellow Grizzlies player Braxton Bilous is also committed to Merrimack for

return for the Rams’ only other touchdown. Earlier in the week the junior Rams showed another glimpse of the Rams’ promising future by knocking off the junior Fighting Irish 34-6. Prior to playing the Fighting Irish the senior Rams were ranked 11th in the country by Canada Football Chat.

Hockey season ends for Vikes women

The UVic Vikes women’s field hockey season closed with a 2-2 tie against the Calgary Dinos on Sunday. The Dinos will host the CIS National Championships while the young Vikes squad finished with a 2-8-2 record.

2013. Murphy and Myron have played together since their days as minor hockey players and most recently in major midget with the 2008-09 South Island Thunderbirds. It’s only a matter of time before Myron is the next Grizzly to sign an NCAA deal, added the coach. “Myron’s flying around this week to St. Cloud, Boston and North Hampshire universities.”

Next in line Saanich Braves rookie Shawn McBride is only 16 years old but has 10 points in his first 12 games and is one to watch, Gervais said. sports@vicnews.com

Vikes Marisa Davidson and Sam Purcell scored in Sunday’s tie, while Courtney Low and Whitney Siegmann scored in the Vikes’ 6-2 loss to Calgary on Saturday. Meanwhile, coaches voted Victoria product Robyn Pendleton as the 2011 Canada West field hockey MVP. The fourth-year kinesiology student was second in Canada West soring with six goals, which helped the UBC Thunderbirds to first place, a ninth straight conference title and a spot at next month’s nationals in Calgary. UVic and national team player Kaitlyn Williams was named Canada West goalkeeper of the year. Williams split the fall between the two teams and was in net for Robyn Pendleton both of UVic’s wins.

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Glacier Kings ice Cougars streak

Last week (Oct. 20), the Comox Valley Glacier Kings defeated the Victoria Cougars 5-3 at Archie Browning Sports Centre, ending a Cougars’ point streak that spanned 42 days. Since opening the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season with a 9-0 win over the Oceanside Generals on Sept. 8, the Cougars won 11 of 12 games in regulation, piling up 23 of a possible 24 points. It didn’t take long for the Cougars (12-1-1) to reciprocate, as they came right back with a 2-1 win over the Glacier Kings (10-2-1) in Comox the next night (Oct. 21). Junior B rivals collide at Archie Browning arena

Sports stats Curling Results from Petersen Tax 55+ Open Bonspiel, Oct. 17-19, hosted by Esquimalt Curling Club at Archie Browning Sports Centre A Event: 1st: Stuart Roche, Wayne Silver, George Marcyniuk, John Fraser; Esquimalt CC 2nd: Ron Danderfer, Paul Malnarich, Bob Tompson, Pat Tompson; Esquimalt CC 3rd: Bruce Joanisse, Al Orton, Gord Barefoot, Doug Robertson; Victoria CC

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tomorrow night (Oct. 27, starting at 7:15 p.m.) as the Saanich Braves visit the Cougars. It’s the first of a home-and-home series between the two teams that finishes at Pearkes arena, 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Friday’s game is the Braves’ annual “Pink in the Rink” breast cancer fundraiser.

Grizzlies growl on junior-A circuit

Call it a slow awakening from the offseason slumber. But the Victoria Grizzlies are now wide awake. After losing the first five games of the season, the red hot Grizzlies (6-6) turned things around with six wins in their last seven games. The Cowichan Capitals visit the Grizzlies tonight (Oct. 26) at Bear Mountain Arena, faceoff at 7:15 p.m. The Grizzlies won a 7-5 barnburner over the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday and a topped the Langley River-

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men 7-1 on Thursday. Wes Myron recorded a hat trick against the Rivermen and Mike Moran recorded a hat trick against the Chiefs.

Chargers swing to fourth at nats

The Camosun Chargers’ men’s golf team just missed a medal, finishing fourth at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s National Golf Championships. Rodd Brudenell River Golf Course hosted the three-day event, which ran Oct. 19 to 22 in Roseneath, P.E.I. It was the last chance at nationals for fifth-year players Phil Kondrak, Jordan Krulicki and Kevin Walz, who were joined by third-year Justin Deol and second-year Jared Hundza. Toronto’s Humber College won the tourney with a total of 587 shots. The Chargers (613) tied for third with University of the Fraser Valley but lost in a tiebreaker. Walz led the Chargers with

4th: Lyle Sheepwash, Al Brown, Ray Holman, Ray Nutenson; Kerry Park CC

Hockey B.C. Hockey League standings Coastal Conf. GP W L T OL Pts GF GA Surrey 12 7 3 0 2 16 36 32 Pow. River 13 7 5 1 0 15 40 32 Cowichan 11 6 4 1 0 13 39 34 Victoria 12 6 6 0 0 12 53 54 Alberni 11 5 5 1 0 11 39 39 Coquitlam 11 5 5 1 0 11 38 42 Nanaimo 11 4 4 0 3 11 42 40 Langley 12 5 7 0 0 10 28 42

a 150 total, shooting 75 on both days. Hundza (Pacific Christian) and Kondrak (St. Andrews) each shot 156 while Krulicki (Red Deer) was one stroke over par at 157. The Chargers won the eight-team PacWest golf title earlier this year, four strokes ahead of Fraser Valley.

Atom Ice Hawks bury Sno-Kings in Seattle

The Victoria Ice Hawks atom A rep hockey team returned triumphant from Seattle last weekend, having won the atom-aged (9-10) Ice Breaker Tournament. The Ice Hawks beat the West Vancouver Thunder 7-3 in the final. In pool play the Ice Hawks defeated West Vancouver 5-2, Cloverdale 3-2 and the Seattle Admirals 11-0, then buried the Seattle Sno-Kings 5-3 in the semifinals. Including league and tournament games, the Ice Hawks’ record is 12-1-1.

Victoria Hockey League standings League GP W L OL Pts GF GA Stingers 8 8 0 0 16 51 24 Knights 8 5 2 1 11 35 28 Lions 7 4 2 1 9 27 24 Sharks 6 4 2 0 8 23 15 Stars 7 4 3 0 8 29 24 Tritons 9 3 6 0 6 20 33 Rangers 7 0 6 1 1 11 28 Brewers 8 0 7 1 1 16 36 V. I. Junior Hockey League standings South Div. GP W L OL Pts GF GA Victoria 14 12 1 1 25 65 31 Kerry Park 14 7 7 0 14 53 61 Peninsula 13 6 6 1 13 54 58 Saanich 13 4 6 3 11 53 60

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Kicking in the rain Seven-year-old Hendriks Bissoon of Team Blue jockeys for the ball against Tomas Ernst of Team Red at Reynolds Park during the Victoria Street Soccer 12-hour soccer marathon. Ernst played seven hours of soccer and the event raised more than $1,100 for the Street Soccer team and Oxfam. Visit www.victoriastreetsoccer.com or the Victoria Street Soccer Facebook page for more information.

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PRESSURE WASHING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. Glowing References. Insured. Affordable. 15+yrs. experience Call Les at (250)880-2002. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.

C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Replace, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Prices. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com

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

CONTRACTORS

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

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CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. WES OBORNE CARPENTRY Great quality with references to match. Wes (250) 480-8189

CARPET INSTALLATION DARCY’S CARPET & LINO. Install, repairs, laminate, restretch, 35 yrs. 250-478-0883. MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

CLEANING SERVICES

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (778)440-6611.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278 NEED HELP cleaning your house? Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.

COMPUTER SERVICES

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specialize; tree pruning, hedges, tree & stump removal, fall clean-up, hauling, power washing. 23yrs exp. WCB. AURICLE LAWNS- Fall aeration & fertilize, hedges, irrigation blow-out, bulbs. 882-3129 COMPLETE PROPERTY maintenance programs. Monthly, weekly visits. Yard Cleanup pros. (250)885-8513. DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Big cleanups our specialty Complete garden maint. Call 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858. RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

FENCING

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

- Lawn mowing - Hedge trimming - Garden clean up - Leaf Clean up - Power washing - Gutter Cleaning - Aerating - Irrigation Maint.

(250) 858-0588 www.mowtime.ca

PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.

CLARK’S HOME RENOVATIONS (Family Owned & Operated Business)

Ofﬁce: 250-642-5598 Cell: 250-361-8136

HYDRA GREEN CLEAN Gutter Clean & Repair roof de-moss, window washing and hauling. Fully licensed and great prices. Call for your free estimate! 250-893-6869

Renovations

Tubs, Surround, Sinks, Taps, Vanity, Drains, Hot Water Tanks www.clarkshomerenovations.ca

Rooﬁng, Framing, Drywall, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate, Decks, Fence, Painting www.victoriahomerenos.ca

• B.C. Business Licence • City Licence • WCB • Liability Insurance Fall Arrest Training & Equipment Free Estimates Senior Discounts

STEVE’S GARDENING. Fall Clean-ups. Mowing, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Reliable. Good rates. Call 250-383-8167. .... THE GARDENING GAL .... Quality Affordable Gardening. Renovations Maintenance & Cleanups.... 250.217.7708.

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

V.I.P. GUTTER Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543 WE SWEEP your roof, clean your gutters & remove your waste. Fair prices. Insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.

Winter is coming, time to call & book your gutter cleaning! Rob: 250-882-3134 platypusvictoria.com

HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603 ABOVE THE rest. 30yrs Exp. All trades, tooled, capable. Mick the Creative Handyman 250-886-7525 AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. RENO MEN. Ref’s. Senior’s Discount. BBB. Free Estimates. Call 250-885-9487. Photos: happyhandyman.co MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278. SENIOR HANDYMAN Household repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Service Installation

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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.

MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. ✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

NORM’S PAINTING. Quality work. Reasonable, Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347 OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278.

KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.

INSULATION

RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

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

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IRRIGATION Winterization Special! $59.95 Oak Bay Irrigation & Landscape Lighting. (778)440-1883.

PLASTERING

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.

TELEPHONE SERVICES A PHONE Disconnected? We Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy Connections. Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046 TILES, GRANITE & glass blocks. (250)384-1132 or (250)213-9962.

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

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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

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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.

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GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. All it takes is an hour or so after school Wednesday and Friday. And even better... there are no collections required.

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NEWS

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING NOTICE OF ADVANCE AND VOTING DAY OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect, for a three (3) year-term commencing December, 2011 terminating after the election held in 2014 in accordance with the legislation in the Local government Act (2014), to fill the offices of Trustee on the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) and that the persons nominated as candidates at the Election by Voting, and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES – NINE TO BE ELECTED: Surname ALPHA BRATZER FERRIS HOLLAND HORSMAN LEONARD LORING-KUHANGA McEVOY McNALLY NOHR ORCHERTON PAYNTER PITRE RAND STERN YOUNG

Given Names Catherine David Tom Jim Bev Elaine Edith Michael Diane Deborah Peg Rob Dave David Richard John A.

Residential Address

695 Polyanthus Crescent, Victoria, BC V8Z 2J3 1023 Leeds Place Victoria, BC V8X 4B8 2811 Prior Street, Victoria, BC V8T 3Y2 1975 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 1W2 3931 Rainbow Street, Victoria, BC V8X 2A3 570 O’Connell Place, Victoria, BC V8Z 2C4 4169 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1L3 4345 Gordon Head Avenue, Victoria, BC V8N 3Y4 353A Linden Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 4G1 943 Hampshire Road, Victoria, BC V8S 3S4 2653 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8T 3H1 1333 George Street, Victoria, BC V8S1A8 4208 Rossiter Drive, Victoria, BC V8N 4S7 405- 649 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5H8 1658 Feltham Road, Saanich, BC V8N 6A6 204-850 Rupert Terrace, Victoria, BC V8W 2K2

General Voting Day will be opened on Saturday, November 19, 2011, to qualified electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) at the following places: The Corporation of the City of Victoria Burnside Community School Central Baptist Church Cook Street Village Activity Centre George Jay Elementary School James Bay Community School James Bay New Horizons Centre Margaret Jenkins School Oaklands Elementary School Quadra Elementary School Gymnasium Sir James Douglas Elementary School Gymnasium Sundance Elementary School Gymnasium Victoria West Community Centre

3130 Jutland Road 833 Pandora Avenue 380 Cook Street 1118 Princess Street 140 Oswego Street 234 Menzies Street 1824 Fairfield Road 2827 Belmont Avenue 3031 Quadra Street 401 Moss Street 1625 Bank Street 521 Craigflower Road

The Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt The Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt Municipal Hall

1229 Esquimalt Road

The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay Monterey Centre Monterey Middle School Gymnasium Emmanuel Baptist Church

1442 Monterey Avenue 851 Monterey Avenue 212 Cedar Hill Cross Road

That portion of the Corporation of the District of Saanich lying within School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Campus View Elementary School Gymnasium 3900 Gordon Head Road Cedar Hill Middle School Gymnasium 3910 Cedar Hill Road Cloverdale Elementary School Gymnasium 3427 Quadra Street Cordova Bay Elementary School Gymnasium 5238 Cordova Bay Road Doncaster Elementary School Gymnasium 1525 Rowan Street Frank Hobbs Elementary School Gymnasium 3875 Haro Road Glanford Middle School Gymnasium 4140 Glanford Avenue Gordon Head Middle School Gymnasium 1671 Kenmore Road Hillcrest Elementary School Gymnasium 4421 GreentreeTerrace Lochside Elementary School Gymnasium 1145 Royal Oak Drive Prospect Lake Elementary School Gymnasium 321 Prospect Lake Road Reynolds Secondary School Gymnasium 3963 Borden Street Royal Oak Middle School Gymnasium 4564 West Saanich Road Spectrum Community School Lunchroom 957 Burnside Road West Tillicum Elementary School Gymnasium 3155 Albina Street Victoria Pacific Rim Alliance Church Gymnasium 792 Townley Street The Town of View Royal View Royal Elementary School Gymnasium

218 Helmcken Road

ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES shall be available at the following places on the dates and hours stated: FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA AT VICTORIA CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE (DOUGLAS AND PANDORA) on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Monday, November 14, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT AT THE DISTRICT OF ESQUIMALT MUNICIPAL HALL, 1229 Esquimalt Road, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY AT THE OAK BAY MUNICIPAL HALL, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 and Wednesday November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL, 770 Vernon Avenue, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Monday, November 14, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL AT THE VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL HALL, 45 VIEW ROYAL AVENUE on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT OF HIGHLANDS AT THE DISTICT OF HIGHLANDS MUNICIPAL HALL, 1980 MILLSTREAM ROAD on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE RURAL PORTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) LYING WITHIN JUAN de FUCA ELECTORAL AREA OF THE CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 62 (SOOKE) BOARD OFFICES, 3143 JACKLIN ROAD, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. ELECTOR REGISTRATION To register as an elector at the time of voting, you will be required to make a declaration stating that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • Resident of BC for a least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • Resident or registered owner of real property in the School District for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • Not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

That portion of the District of Highlands lying within School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) District of Highlands Municipal Hall 1980 Millstream Road

Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this twenty fourth (24th) day of October, 2011.

That portion of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area lying within School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) View Royal Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room 218 Helmcken Road

Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

And such voting places shall be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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