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Property tax uptick for Langford City eyes 2.9 per cent hike Nancy Powell has preserved a plot of forest property in Metchosin in perpetuity with a conservation covenant. Covenants aren’t cheap, but for some are insurance against development decades down the road.
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Forever a forest in Metchosin Landowner funds a rare conservation covenant Edward Hill News staff
Light breaks through the canopy of second-growth Douglas firs, as we walk astride fields of ferns and mosses. Birds twitter through the forest. For Nancy Powell, this is nature as it should be — unspoiled, untouched and offering crisp clean air. And it should
stay this way, technically forever. The eight and a half acres on Liberty Drive in Metchosin is the latest property in the Capital Region to be placed under a conservation covenant. “There are so many animals and flowers, the place is so full of life, it’s bursting with life,� said Powell, 48, as we walk through property, which transitions from steep rocky outcrops and wildflowers to dense forest. “What ever happens here happens. If a tree falls down, it stays down. You can’t buck it for firewood.� Powell, a blacksmith artist by trade who now resides in Fernwood, lived on the Metchosin property for 12 years and inher-
ited the 10-acre parcel last year after the owner, her close friend, passed away. Honouring the owner’s attachment to the land, she initiated the covenant process with the Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) last fall. In March the covenant — called “Ivan’s Island� — was registered with the property title. Although difficult to imagine under past and current Metchosin councils, Powell says it’s not impossible for a pro-development regime to be elected in the future. Her land is in an area home to cougars, black bears, deer and owls, all creatures great and small. If housing subdivisions
are on the march toward Liberty Drive 50 or 100 years down the road, that patch of forest won’t be going anywhere. “This property will never be a subdivision, logged or destroyed,� Powell said. “You can’t subdivide the property, but that doesn’t drop the value much. But in the future it might be the most valuable property in the neighhourhood.� That fear of a Metchosin council allowing development akin to Langford or Colwood has driven, in part, the creation of the Metchosin Foundation. PLEASE SEE: Covenant land, Page A4
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Call it a case of beer or a restaurant meal. Any way you frame it, Langford homeowners will be paying about $26 more in property taxes this year. Langford is proposing a 2.9 per cent residential tax hike for 2012, which amounts to a $26 increase for the average $415,000 home. The municipal portion of an average Langford tax bill will be $932, according to a staff financial report. That translates to about $224 in taxes per $100,000 of a property’s value. Even with the modest hike, Langford’s administration points out the City’s municipal tax rate is lowest among the Capital Region’s 13 municipalities. “The proposed 2.9 per cent tax increase in the face of increased costs for growing infrastructure and the difficulties of the current economic environment has been a challenge,� said a finance committee financial report. “But Langford's economic position is still strong relative to other areas.� Langford will collect nearly $12 million in property taxes this year, about 62 per cent of the total. Langford commercial businesses had their tax rate cut slightly (as did light industry and recreational and non-profit properties), and will pay about $7 million in taxes or 37 per cent of the total.
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Solar Colwood program undergoing reviews Colwood council is requesting the Municipal Auditor General undertake an audit of the Solar Colwood program. It also asked the City’s strategic and financial planning committee to perform its own financial review of the program, including the development of a terms of reference. Staff contacted the province to ask about the status of the stillforming municipal auditor’s office. The office will not be up and running for some months, said City staff, and even then they are not sure if an audit of Solar Colwood will fall under its mandate. Councilors agreed that Colwood should apply regardless but also look to the financial committee to perform its own review. An audit by Natural Resources Canada is also set to begin this month.
Road infrastructure grant extended The province is extending a grant deadline for Colwood, allowing the City to build a crosswalk near West Shore Parks and Recreation. The $395,000 LocalMotion grant, which previously expired on March 31, 2012, has been extended for one year, giving the city plenty of time to finish the $864,000 project, which includes sidewalks, bike lanes and a crosswalk on Island Highway.
Colwood seeks grants for Sooke Road upgrade Colwood is seeking a number of grants from the province’s gas tax program for roadwork. A major portion of the work would include bike lanes, sidewalks and drainage improvements along Island Highway and Sooke Road from the Galloping Goose trail south of Wale Road to Veterans Memorial Parkway. This would involve two separate grants totalling $8.5 million. Two grants are also being applied for the development of a transportation master plan and a stormwater master plan. These master plans will help Colwood plan for future developments and will be the first such master plans created since the City’s incorporation in 1986. Each grant would likely be for about $100,000. Victoria Harbour
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School offers a comprehensive program for hearing impaired Charla Huber News staff
For children with severe hearing loss, David Cameron elementary can be a haven. “When I was the only one in the school (who was deaf) I stood out like a superstar,”said 11-year-old Echo, whose last name is being withheld. “Being here I feel like a normal person.” Born deaf, as a toddler Echo received a cochlear implant, an electronic device implanted on the cochlea to act as a bionic ear. It’s not uncommon for deaf children to be the only child with a hearing aid in a school. David Cameron in Colwood has seven children who are profoundly hard of hearing. These children attend regular classes with their hearing schoolmates, but have additional support with a full-time teacher-ofthe-deaf and an interpreter. Home to the District Resource Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, David Cameron school was renovated in 1994 and designed specifically to cater to the needs of deaf and hearing impaired children. The school hallways and classrooms are carpeted to muffle sounds — dropped pens and chair legs scrapping on the floor, sounds that can interfere with the use of hearing aids. It’s the only comprehensive public school program for deaf and hard of hearing students on the Island and one of the few in the province. With a large contingent of hearing impaired students at the school, David Cameron is able to pool provincial funding alloted for each child to have a full-time teacher-of-the-deaf and a signlanguage interpreter. The teacher-of-the-deaf helps the children learn speech by teaching them to speak clearly and with proper pronunciation. They also focus on skills such as signing, lip reading and finding information. “I don’t always understand what you are saying, but I can find out because I can read lips,” said 10-year-oldNoah Savage.
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(Front) Daisy Makieff and Lara Krause, and (back) Echo (last name withheld) and Noah Savage are part of the District Resource Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at David Cameron elementary. The school offers a full-time teacher-of-the-deaf and a sign-language interpreter along with other technology and devices to help hearing impaired students excel at school. Students are also taught slang and pop culture references, because it’s harder for them to pick this up through incidental learning.
“In Germany I was the only deaf kid (in my school) and I felt very lonely. Here it feels like there is a family with you.” –Lara Krause David Cameron student “I also help them with multiple word meanings and sayings like ‘pulling your leg,’” said teacherof-the-deaf Sharon James. The school has two other teachers trained to teach deaf and hard of hearing students. One teaches grades 1 and 2 and the other is the music teacher. Three of the deaf students are in the split Grade 1 and 2 class being taught full-time by a trained teacher-of-the-deaf. “They are so lucky to have that,” James remarked. If a child is the only hearing impaired student in a school, typically they would spend
about one hour per week with a teacher-of-the-deaf. In this program the students receive daily interaction. Having a population of deaf students also helps with creating acceptance and understanding with the other students. Each classroom in the school has a television with daily school announcements and the school’s interpreter Gaye Mcleod, signs the information. McLeod spends time in the classroom with deaf and hard of hearing students and accompanies them to school sporting events and extracurricular clubs. When a coach is going over a play on the field, for instance, McLeod is there to make sure the deaf students understand. “Our goal is to send the kids to middle school being confident and being their own advocates,” McLeod said. The school also has a FM system, where a speaker wears a small microphone and can projects their voice over radio. Each deaf student has a small attachment on the hearing aid that captures the broadcast and plays it into the ear. Daisy Makieff, 11, lives in a family with five children, and two of her sisters are hearing
impaired. “Having a sister who is deaf is good because she knows how I feel. She also taught me how to use the FM (system),” Makieff remarked. Even with the added support the school has to offer, the hearing impaired students just enjoy having other kids around who “get it.” “Now in a lot of classes there is more than just me with hearing aids. There are other hearing aid kids,” said Fallon Ferguson, 7. Her condition is called microtia and she was born with her right ear closed. When she is older she may undergo surgery to correct it. She wears a hearing aid attached by a silver headband. Her hearing impairment is what she calls “my angel ear. That’s where the angel kissed me so it stayed closed,” she said. Lara Krause, 12, moved to Canada from Germany when she was seven years old. Coming to David Cameron was the first time she had been in a school with other deaf kids. “In Germany I was the only deaf kid (in my school) and I felt very lonely,” Krause said. “Here it feels like there is a family with you.” reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
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Covenant land left largely ‘as-is’ Continued from Page A1
to the home and accessory building. Existing trails can be maintained and some brush clearing is allowed to avoid a buildup of dry branches, which could eventually trigger a forest fire. “The goal is to leave nature standing as-is, recognizing that we respect the safety of the neighbours,” Taylor said. “Fire hazards are a big concern. Chopping logs may take care of that with minimal ecological damage.” HAT shares responsibility of 28 land covenants including 14 on private properties in Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands, including a few in Langford and Highlands. Sizes
“The goal is to leave nature standing as-is, recognizing that we respect the safety of the neighbours,”
That foundation is working with a number of Metchosin property owners to establish a series of conservation covenants, in partnership with HAT. HAT and The Land Conservancy both hold the Ivan's Island covenant and bear responsibility for ensuring the property is monitored in perpetuity. “We are responsible to monitor the property a minimum of once per year, to record what the property is like, make sure no one is cutting the trees or dumping garbage or clearing areas,” said Adam
–Adam Taylor Habitat Acquisition Trust
Taylor, executive director of HAT. Under the covenant, the land remains private property and alterations can be made
range from less than two acres to 100 acres. Powell set aside a $10,000 fund for HAT to monitor Ivan’s Island, and she estimates it cost her $10,000 more for surveys and legal fees that established the covenant. It’s money well spent, she says. “It’s important to me the land stay safe for the animals. It’s well worth the money,” Powell said. “I’d be very, very happy to be an example for people on this. I don’t know how else land will be saved. It’s up to us to save it.” For more on conservation covenants, see hat.bc.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Outbound TransCanada lane closed early Wednesday The Ministry of Transportation will be closing the northbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway next week to lift the Colwood overpass bridge for maintenance work. Work is being done overnight on Wednesday April 18 from 1 to 5 a.m. to minimize traffic disruption. Northbound vehicles will be detoured onto the Colwood exit to Six Mile Road and then returning to the TCH. During work on April 18, the bridge will be placed on temporary supports while the existing supports are re-enforced, which will increase the life span of the bridge, the Ministry of Transportation said in an email. The highway will be closed again in a few weeks to reset the bridge on its permanent support structures. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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RRU prof tackles PTSD care in Canada
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Retired rear admiral and current RRU professor Roger Girouard organized a post-traumatic stress disorder forum last week to create better communication between agencies.
Experts examine cases of post-traumatic stress disorder Kyle Wells News staff
Royal Roads University professor Roger Girouard served as a rear admiral with the Royal Canadian Navy in the 1990 Gulf War, the conflict zone of East Timor and in operations related to the Swissair tragedy off the coast of Nova Scotia. Coming back from East Timor, he began to notice something wasn’t right. Girouard refers to it as his “accumulated debt” which reveals itself in a high sensitivity to acts of kindness. He said
he becomes overcome with emotion in response to kindness, whether in daily life or on TV. It’s something he can’t control and a direct result of witnessing trauma. As far as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms go, Girouard realizes he is lucky, but he said he has seen enough people go down dark roads to know that it can be much worse. “As far as symptoms go, that’s pretty light. I can live with it,” Girouard said. “But I know folk who have much more severe symptoms and I recognize the issue of not being able to control it, it makes you very vulnerable. ... I’ve known fellows who end up basically living in a cocoon because they react so painfully. If it doesn’t have to be like that, it shouldn’t.” Royal Roads University
traumatic events. The forum, co-sponsored by the university and the Royal Canadian Legion, brought together guests from various agencies and fields. Members of the Victoria Police Department, Correctional Service of Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, B.C. Ambulance and others took part in the forum, along with sufferers of PTSD, the military community, medical authorities and members of the public. An online live stream was also offered for those who couldn’t get into the sold-out event. This is the first event of this kind or scale in this area for at least 10 years, Girouard said. Both military and non-military related cases of PTSD were included in the discussions and presentations, as the forum sought an overall approach to the mental disorder. Alternative healing was looked at, including biofeedback and energy medicine. Girouard said that traditional, medical approaches to PTSD
are extremely important, but that alternatives could be complimentary. Ultimately Girouard said he hopes that this event helps to spark more conversations and more connections between agencies that help people with PTSD. “What I want to do is try and tease people out of their comfort zones, the silos that these professions have, and take a look at what is in fact the spectrum of possible options that are out there,” Girouard said. With his own experience with the disorder, Girouard has learned to embrace it as a mixed-blessing and something that inspires him to keep working towards improved care for other sufferers. “I’ve learned to not only accept it but it reminds me I’m human, so I’m OK with it,” said Girouard. “But that’s not the common outcome.” Video of the forum can be found at www.livestream.com/royalroads.
hosted a forum organized by Girouard on PTSD last Friday as a means to address the disorder and create better communication between the agencies that provide treatment and support. “The goal is to bring awareness ot the issue and at a regional community level see if we can get a little bit of horizontal communication,” Girouard said. Despite PTSD being far more talked about and recognized now then ever, Girouard said Canada still has a ways to go. A high percentage of soldiers come home from conflicts with PTSD and many remain undiagnosed and untreated. Even less talked about is PTSD among the civilian population. It’s not only war that can cause the disorder, but also natural disasters, car accidents, domestic disputes or any other
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Finicky spring Emily Wiersma (front) and Nicole Shea broke out the volleyball at Thetis Lake park last Friday thanks to a warm sunny day. After a warm weekend, rain showers are forecast to return to the Capital Region this week, with sun on the weekend.
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Colwood drywaller hit with tax evasion A Colwood-based drywaller pleaded guilty to tax evasion after a Canada Revenue Agency investigation. Brian Mark Buchan pleaded guilty and was sentenced on April 12 in Western Communities Provincial Court on one count of tax evasion and one count of evading goods and services tax (GST). He was fined $28,000, representing 74 per cent of the taxes evaded. A Canada Revenue Agency investigation determined that Buchan, a selfemployed drywall installer for more than 25 years, did not report business income of $185,545 for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 thereby evading $25,432 in federal income tax. It was also determined that Buchan failed to report and remit net GST of $12,268, Revenue Canada said in a release. He must still repay the full amount of taxes owing, plus interest. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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A cast of almost 350 students and adults are warming up their vocal chords and putting swing to their step before taking to the stage for musical production of Glee 2. Following the success of last year’s Glee, the Program for Academic and Creative Enrichment (PACE) group is following up with a sequel at Isabelle Reader Theatre. The family-friendly show will feature hit songs from the 1950s to today (including Michael Jackson’s Black or White and Carrie Underwood’s Cowboy Casanova) revamped as stage musical numbers, just as you’d expect from its hit television series namesake. “I have (every episode) recorded on PVR,” said performer Hannah Lipinski, echoing the adoration felt for the show by the cast, whose youngest member is four years old, and oldest, 60. “It’s going to be very high energy, very high paced,” said Sooke School District co-ordinator and show director Sandy Webster-Worthy. “We’ve got some talented members.” PACE, now in its 20th year, is open to students from the Victoria, Saanich and Sooke school districts. Those involved with show production receive school credits. About 90 per cent of program participants hail from the Sooke district, said Webster-Worthy, and proceeds from performances go toward scholarships made available to Grade 12 graduates from SD 62.. “There’s no auditions, you walk in, you’re welcome,” said show producer Diane Kanstrup. “It’s a place kids can come and take a risk and be safe.” Each show will feature four different guest per-
formers — all former PACE alumni who have gone on to have careers in the entertainment industry. One such guest will be Webster-Worthy’s son, Calum Worthy, who currently appears in Disney’s sitcom Austin and Ally. A volunteer crew of more than 80 parents and grandparents will provide support. Last year every show sold out, a success that Worthy-Webster hopes to repeat. “It won’t look like a high school show,” she said. “It’s a cut above, it’s very polished.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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City of Langford Notice of Land Disposition The City of Langford gives notice of its intention to transfer to Eagle Ridge Developments Ltd., fee simple title to a 2 932m2 portion of its property (Lot 1, Section 1 & 2, Range 4W, Highland District, Plan VIP89331, PID: 028-786-335; and Lot 2, Section 1 & 2, Range 4W, Highland District, Plan VIP89331, PID: 028-786-343). In exchange, Eagle Ridge Developments Ltd. will transfer to the City of Langford fee simple title to a 3 536m2 portion of its property (Lot 1, Section 2, Range 3 West, Highland District, Plan VIP89330, PID: 028-786-327). Jim Bowden Administrator
DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The District of Metchosin hereby gives NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING under Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the following proposed bylaw: METCHOSIN LAND USE AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO. 583 The general purpose of the bylaw is to allow and regulate detached secondary suites in all residential zones, on lots 0.8 ha (1.98 acres) or greater. The bylaw adds a definition of detached secondary suites, and amends the associated use, siting, parking, and zone regulations. The Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the District of Metchosin Municipal Office, 4450 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin, British Columbia, V9C 3Z3 on Monday, April 30, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing if they request. A person may appear in person, be represented by another person, or make a written submission to identify issues directly relating to the proposed bylaw. No further submissions will be accepted after the Public Hearing closes. Copies of the proposed bylaw and other related materials may be inspected or obtained at the District of Metchosin Municipal Office, 4450 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin, British Columbia, V9C 3Z3 (Telephone: (250) 474-3167). The copies will be available from the first date of this notice up to and including Monday, April 30, 2012 inclusive, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). For further information, please contact the District of Metchosin Municipal Office at (250) 474-3167. J. E. Martignago Chief Administrative Officer
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Pely the American pelican (left) now has a buddy at Wild ARC in Metchosin. The brown pelican was flown from Prince Rupert after being attacked and injured by a murder of crows.
Pelican population doubles at Metchosin’s Wild ARC Charla Huber
since January. She came from a wild animal centre in Manitoba to the SPCA facility in Metchosin, which is better able to care for the sick and injured bird. Pelicans are social creatures and staff at Wild ARC placed mirrors in the enclosure to give Pely the illusion of companions. Pelicans can become depressed in captivity. Even though Pely now has company, the mirrors are staying put. “We are keeping the mirrors in there so now she has
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Pely the pelican at Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin now has a roommate. The two big birds — Pely, a female American white pelican, and the new male brown pelican — will be living together for the next few weeks during rehabilitation and then will be returned to the wild. Pely has been at Wild ARC
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Give kids good eating habits T
he Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology wants children to move more and sit less, essentially, so they won’t become fat. The group wants them to grow up healthy and last week released what it says are the first guidelines for the ‘early years’ (see www.csep. ca). Not surprisingly, the society calls for less screen time — less time on TV, laptops, iPads and smart phones. No doubt kids today spend a lot of time staring at such screens — watching videos, playing games, browsing and texting. But many are also active — walking to and from school, playing sports, taking part in track and field, martial arts or dance. They ride bikes, run and skateboard. Still, many are overweight. The main reason isn’t so much screen time as what they put into their bodies: sugar and fat. And it’s not just pizza and pop, hamburgers, chips or cookies. So-called sport drinks can contain as much sugar as a slushee. Specialty coffees and hot chocolate are loaded with calories. We consume such products despite healthy eating programs devised and promoted by the provincial and federal governments, even though we know better. We do so out of convenience and because many items that aren’t healthy taste good. So have a little, not a lot — and not often. Buy more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Grow lettuce and berries in pots on your deck or hit up plentiful farmers’ markets that crop up around the Capital Region over the summer and fall. Cook and eat together, as a family, even if only once or twice a week. It’s a good habit to get into. And try to set a good example for your kids. Children will only emulate parents who veg in front of the TV or who are constantly fiddling with a smart phone. With good role models, hopefully youth will develop the healthy eating habits for life. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette 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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Alarm call for Earth, but who is listening? V iewed through a snowstorm up clearly through the flowers of plum blossoms outside my and sunshine. Partly humanwindow, the world looks calm caused global warming due to and pretty. the combustion of oil Today’s scene tells me and coal, and additional why we ignore the alarm negligence and greed, is call of environmental causing Arctic ice to melt thinker Guy Dauncey. and release greenhouseSpringtime is bouncing gas methane. along happily toward The 100-million-year-old summer in our gardens, Amazon rainforest is on so why fret about the track to die in 88 years. ugly faraway stuff? Topsoil is washing away But Dauncey has an through deforestation answer and a challenge. and destructive farming. G.E. Mortimore About 90 per cent of the In the April issue of Econews, he uses the large fish in the sea have Think About It image of the Titanic to disappeared; and the light up the denial within dominant one per cent of wealthy nations of an obvious the world’s people are grabbing and future of disaster and collapse. hoarding an excessive share of the “It seems there is no one on the wealth. bridge,” he writes, “or if there is, Beyond the pages of Econews, they are either drunk, or too busy lobbying mastermind Jack worrying about their re-election Abramoff, sent to jail for corruption, prospects or their next bonus to told TV’s 60 Minutes how he see the signals, which are flashing and colleagues and sponsors emergency red in the Iceberg Ahead (such sponsors as oil, tobacco, section of the controls.” pharmaceutical and healthDauncey’s analysis has always insurance corporations) buy the been restrained and temperate, but votes of U.S. Congressmen and policymakers paid no attention, so Congresswomen. he is talking more loudly. Similar revolving-door exchanges Even after that, I doubt that paralyze social and environmental deniers and political leaders will problem solving in other respond, not until trouble hits us on “democratic” nations, including the head and shakes up our brains. Canada. The Econews alarm-signal looms So what can we do about all that,
assuming that we are moved at last to take action? My friend and neighbour Ron MacIsaac, who is a lawyer and political campaigner, showed us one useful tactic. He and many like-minded people saved a chunk of irreplaceable ancient forest by blocking the bulldozers and chainsaws with their bodies. The oldest old-timers from Duncan can remember when the road to Lake Cowichan was lined with enormous trees like those that used to stand in Cathedral Grove on the road to Port Alberni. Loggers felled the big trees all the way from the Lake Cowichan road to the banks of the Cowichan River. If they had scaled back the size of the harvest, we would now have an asset worth thousands of times more than the petty profits that the loggers of that day scraped together. But there were no Ron MacIsaacs back then. The constituency of tomorrow, inhabited by our greatgrandchildren, does not elect any MPs or MLAs. Such people as Dauncey and MacIsaac stand in for those imaginary politicians. gemort@pacificcoast.net
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LETTERS Setting the record on Solar Colwood
Hard to see the truth with F-35 debacle
Re: Solar Colwood needs scrutiny, Letters, April 11, 2012. A recent letter included serious errors regarding the facts on Solar Colwood. This program, still in its early stages, has installed either ductless split heat pumps or solar hot water systems into 86 households. These Colwood homeowners have collectively received $154,850 in federal grant money from the program and can look forward to saving money on their energy costs for many years to come (hydro went up another seven per cent April 1 for a total increase of 48 per cent on the top rate since the beginning of 2006). We hit 78 per cent of our first year’s target, a year in which three months were dedicated to the program’s start-up process. This makes Solar Colwood one of the most successful programs of its type in Canada on a per capita basis. The grant of up to $3.9 million from Natural Resources Canada is being matched by cash and in-kind contributions from the program partners, as well as the participating homeowners and businesses, for a total program value of about $12 million — a significant contribution to the regional economy that is already creating new local jobs. Program staff are ensuring that the federal contribution does not exceed 33 per cent. Colwood taxpayers will contribute a maximum of $31,400 over the three year program — 0.3 per cent of the total program budget, or the equivalent of about $5 per household for the entire program. The program is subject to ongoing audits from Natural Resources Canada, and all expenditures are carefully tracked. Both the current and the previous councils have shown strong support for the program, as did the majority of the public in the recent election. J Scott Solar Colwood program co-ordinator
What in federal politics has recently generated such a furor as the F-35 debacle? And do taxpayers have any idea of what or who to believe? The uproar brings to mind B.C.’s HST controversy, a fumbled Liberal mess that could well be attributed to intent delivery rather than the tax itself — one way or another, politicians will extract the funds needed or desired. Perhaps the F-35 is the best available. Perhaps there are no suitable alternatives. Perhaps the price tag is reasonable. Unfortunately, given the Conservative shilly-shally and opposition political posturing, there’s no sure way taxpayers can properly assess the matter, even if they were truly provided the opportunity to do so. Being new planes, at least we should be spared the extremely expensive embarrassment attached to our fleet of submarines. Don Wilkes Langford
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Re: Colwood on wrong development path, Letters, April 11, 2012. It saddens me as well to witness yet another clearcut on the West Shore. I do however urge residents to be alert for requests by developers for changes to zoning bylaws that will affect their neighbourhoods. Citizens need to do research, involving much time and energy, in order to present informed opinions at council meetings. They have to be on the watch for promises that are intended to disarm them, such as park space that turns out to be vertical cliff. It is easy to ignore what goes on at council meetings to one’s later regret. Can one afford to do
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CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA www.colwoodanglican.ca 510 Mt. View Ave. (Behind the SHELL Station)
250-474-3031 Sunday services:
this and expect a result that is best for the neighbourhood? Evol Karchut Langford
Residents need to monitor development
in the THE OPEN GATE CHURCH OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
We come to God through active works of faith from the spirit of Christ. I can help you find him. Call Pastor Dave at 250-479-0500 COLWOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2250 Sooke Road 250-478-7113
LEAD PASTOR: AL FUNK Sun. Worship 9:00 & 11:00am
with Sun. School for ages 3-11 8:30 Traditional Worship 10:00 Family Service with Childs’ Program Fri Youth Meeting 7:30pm
Vision Matters Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.
Federal gov’t needs to listen to First Nations Re: There is a cost to restoring dignity, Editorial, April 13, 2012. The editor wisely said: “Canadians should listen to these (Truth and Reconciliation) stories. We need to remember what happened but doing so, in itself, won’t make things right.” Continued on Page A13
Letters to the Editor The Goldstream News Gazette welcomes your opinions and comments. Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the Gazette. Please keep letters to less than 300 words. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The Gazette will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose your phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity and your municipality of residence. Phone numbers are not printed. Send your letters to: ■ Email: editor@goldstreamgazette. com ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Goldstream News Gazette, 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C., V9B 2X4 ■ Fax: 250-478-6545 Comments can also be made via Facebook (search Goldstream News Gazette) and Twitter at www.twitter. com/goldstreamnews.
Dr. Brent Morrison, Dr. Sara Buckley, Dr. Cameron McCrodan, Dr. Ann-Marie Stewart and Dr. Chris Snow
Eye hazards in the backyard Some day soon the rain will stop, and we will venture outdoors to do dour bit in making Victoria “the Garden City”. Before setting out to tame your own personal wilderness, stop and think about your eyes (and other body parts). Pruning and trimming can be hazardous. A branch snapping back and hitting the eye can cause mechanical damage and possibly toxic reaction or infection. A projectile, from a weedeater or lawnmower, can also cause serious damage to your body. Perhaps you use an arsenal or herbicides and pesticides to help control your garden? Or you have a pool which requires chlorine? These chemicals aren’t eyefriendly either. If you do splash a chemical in the eye, flush the eye immediately with vast, huge, enormous quantities of clean cold water; then go to Emergency if necessary. The good news is that eye protection is simple and inexpensive. Safety glasses and goggles that fit over prescription glasses are all that is required, and you can find them in your local hardware store. Our local eye surgeons would rather spend their weekends with their families than treating ocular injuries that are easily prevented. Have a happy and safe spring and summer.
Westshore Location
Doctors Stewart, Buckley & McCrodan 1910 Sooke Rd. 250-478-6811 www.sioptometry.ca
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You already know what gym equipment looks like.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 798 Goldstream Avenue
We could’ve shown you our ladies only and co-ed gyms or our CrossFit Studio but don’t you want to see where you’ll be able to relax after your work out?
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250-478-3482
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, April 18, 2012
LETTERS Continued from Page A11
It’s time to open ourselves to doing what will correct our past mistakes. We need to celebrate cultures that our authorities once tried to destroy. We need to be willing to put our money where our mouth is, whether that’s in treaty negotiations or respecting the rights of First Nations to have a stronger say on how their traditional lands are used. Our federal authorities need to pay attention to these wise words, because at the moment Prime Minister Stephen Harper has made statements which would suggest that respect is not being shown to First Nations, many of which are adamant that the Enbridge pipeline not be placed on their traditional lands, and that their way of life and culture would be (in fact in Alberta are already) destroyed by industrial activities. Residential schools were one symbol of the evil inflicted upon the First Nations. The T&R Commission would be an incredible waste of effort if our provincial and federal governments persist down the path they seem determined to travel. No amount of money acquired from destroying our lands in the name of “preserving our economy” is worth the damaged relationships and cultures of our citizens. Pay attention, Mr. Harper. Carolyn Herbert Victoria
meters was found to be not working correctly. On the scale of one million units, that should not be a surprise. And once the entire smart grid system is
up and running, a defective meter or system component would be detected instantly. So if people are looking for an answer to a sudden, drastic increase in their
hydro bill they should really look to human error rather than to technology change as the cause. So far, all but one instance has, in fact, boiled down to human error.
However, no one should ever hesitate to contact B.C. Hydro if they believe there is a problem with their billing. B.C. Hydro replies to all enquiries and refunds cus-
tomers if a mistake is found — just as one would expect from our public utility. David Field B.C. Citizens for Green Energy
FOR RECYCLING YOUR MILK CARTONS
Power meters still on manual Anyone who claims that their hydro bill jumped drastically once a smart meter was installed needs to consider the following fact: B.C. Hydro smart meters are still being read manually for billing purposes. Manual meter reading will continue until the entire smart meter network and backend computer systems are in place later this year. Yes, installed smart meters are transmitting data, but that data is not yet being used for billing purposes. And, yes, one of the one million installed smart
Recycling your milk containers is easy. Simply give them a quick rinse and bring them with your bottles and cans on your next Return-It Depot trip. There’s no refund because you didn’t pay a deposit when you bought the milk. Last year Return-It collected over 630,000 kg of milk containers for recycling and kept them out of landfills. Help us recycle even more.
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Advertising Feature
Recycling your electronics responsibly When it comes to recycling your old electronics, it’s essential to do it responsibly. The BC Electronics Stewardship Program is here to help, and now includes even more products. B.C. consumers and businesses can drop off any acceptable products at designated Collection Sites throughout the province without charge. The Electronics Stewardship Association of British Columbia (ESABC), a notfor-profit extended producer responsibility program set up by the major producers and retailers of electronics in B.C.,, delivers a recycling y g program p g to recover rregulated eggul ulat atted d electronics eelle lect c ro roni nics ni cs prodpro prod-
ucts from consumers and recycle them in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Encorp Pacific (Canada) manages the electronics stewardship program. The message is that those useless electronics in your basement contain valuable resources. All electronic products collected in the ESABC program are recycled by processors that meet the Recycling Qualification Program, preventing illegal export to developing countries and unnecessary landfilling of regulated electronic products. ensures recyclers use The program p sound environmental en practices – they m ust handle han the materials they receive must in an environmentally responsible DID YOU KNOW? manner m ma ann and must not allow prison Encorp Pacific (Canada) is one llabour la bo or shipping of unwanted of North America’s leading product eelectronic le scrap or products offstewardship corporations. With more sshore h to developing, non-OECD than 175 depots and mobile collectors ccountries. o across BC – and the support of Since the program’s launch in B.C. residents – 80 per cent of the 22007, 0 more than 49 million kilobeverage containers sold in the ggrams r of unwanted electronics province are recovered and have h ha a been recycled, materials recycled into something new. tthat ha didn’t end up in our landfills That’s more than one billion and were not exported illegally to an containers kept out b ecom someone else’s problem. become of our landfills! Electronics collected in B.C. are Ele
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sent to five approved primary recyclers in North America where they are broken down using various manual and mechanical processes. Products such as batteries and mercury lamps, which require special processing to recover materials, are removed. The remaining products are separated into their individual components for recovery. Through a variety of
refining and smelting processes, the materials reclaimed from unwanted electronics, such as steel, leaded glass, copper, aluminum, plastic and precious metals, can be extracted and recycled into new products. There are more than 112 convenient locations in B.C. To find a collection site or drop-off event near you, visit return-it.ca/electronics/locations
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BACK ALLEYS DON’T RECYCLE UNWANTED ELECTRONICS But we do. Find where you can recycle your electronics safely and responsibly at,
WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (EPRA) PROGRAM AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
WHERE CAN I FIND A RETURN-IT COLLECTION SITE AND WHAT KIND OF ELECTRONICS CAN I RECYCLE?
EPRA is a national not-for-profit extended producer responsibility association program that was previously run by ESABC. They have contracted Encorp Pacific to deliver the stewardship program under the Return-It™ Electronics brand in BC. Together, regulated electronics are managed and recycled in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The program also prevents regulated electronics from ending up in landfills or being illegally shipped to developing countries.
You can find more than 125 Return-It Collection Sites at return-it.ca/electronics/locations. And for a full list of accepted electronics, visit return-it.ca/electronics/products. Get ready. New products are being added to the Return-It Electronics program on July 1st, 2012.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, April 18, 2012 EARTH DAY 2012 Advertising Feature
EARTH DAY EVENTS IN THE CAPITAL REGION • Creatively United for the Planet Festival, an all-ages arts/cultural and healthy living event, is at 600 Richmond Ave. at Richardson (St. Matthias) April 20 to 22. Raising funds for progressive, environmentalbased charities, enjoy a dance, funky fashion show, family activities & more. FMI: creativelyunitedfortheplanet.com
Earth Day is a great teaching opportunity Since its inception more than 40 years ago, Earth Day has inspired millions to increase their awareness of, and their appreciation for, the environment. Since the dawn of the 21st century, people have increasingly adopted eco-friendly lifestyles and attitudes, and continued to embrace environmentally friendly practices and principles. Today, children grow up learning about the environment in school and at home. For example, most households here in Victoria participate in community recycling programs, and such households are raising eco-conscious children, perhaps without even recognizing they’re doing so. While a transition to a more eco-conscious lifestyle might not be seamless, it’s far easier than many might suspect and even easier for kids who have yet to develop a lifetime of habits that might not be so eco-friendly. With Earth Day on the horizon, the following are a few ways parents can get their kids involved in activities or lifestyles that benefit the environment. • When shopping for groceries, choose organic products that weren’t grown with pesticides or harmful chemicals and explain this difference to kids. • Shop locally and explain to kids that doing so nce on fuel because se products pro rodu duct du ctss don’t ct don’ do n t need reduces reliance d to your comcom co mmto be shipped imizing ffuel uel munity, minimizing consumption.. DID YOU KNOW? vatio on • Conservation Earth Day Canada is a national oth h er provides another environmental charity founded rtu ueasy opportuin 1990, providing Canadians with nts nity for parents practical knowledge and tools co oto instill ecoto lessen their impact on the alss friendly ideals environment. In 2008, EDC was il-in their chilchosen as Canada’s “Outstanding errdren. ConserNon-profit Organization” ou ut vation is about by the Canadian Network for aste te, reducing waste, Environmental Education atio on so conservation and Communication. don n’t techniques don’t FMI: earthday.ca acrificee . involve sacrifice. ey involve involv lvee Instead, they esponsible when whe hen n being more responsible i our resources. it comes to using • Instead of keeping the faucet running while brushing your teeth, turn the faucet off and encourage kids to do the same. This teaches kids that conservation is simple and often just requires minimal effort to make a big difference. • When grocery shopping, make a list before leaving the house and explain to kids that you do this so you don’t have to make two trips to the store and waste the gas that the second trip would require. In addition, encourage kids to turn the lights off when they leave a room to better conserve energy. • Recycling is a practice that many of today’s kids grew up with, and as a result, many of them might take it for granted, failing to fully realize the positive impact they’re making whenever they recycle. One way parents can address this issue is to purchase products made from recycled materials. A host of products are made from recycled materials, from the paper you put in the printer to the toys under the tree at Christmas!
• Victoria’s Eagle Wing Tours is offering three-hour Earth Day marine wildlife tours from Fisherman’s Wharf, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 20 to 22, in support of The Land Conservancy’s campaign to expand Brooks Point Regional Park on South Pender Island. A portion of each fare goes to the campaign. For fares and reservations: www.eaglewingtours.com or 1-250-384-8008 • The Earth Day Walk begins with a 10:30 a.m. kick-off April 21 at the Legislature then an 11:30 a.m. walk to Centennial Square, for a festival with music, speakers, local food tasting, eco groups and more. FMI: www.earthwalkvictoria.ca
• Dedicated to an Oil-Free Coast, hosted by the SaanichGulf Islands Green Party, is at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre from 6 to 9 p.m. April 21. NGO trade-show, live music, presentations & more. Speakers: Humourist Arthur Black, Saanich - Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May, the RainCoast Foundation’s Brian Falconer & artist Robert Bateman. FMI: www.greenparty. ca/events
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• 17th annual Spring Native Plant S Sale is at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary April 21 & 22 with m more than 5,000 plants, a an d 14 and 140 species native to souther e rn Van ern Vancouver Island, plus displ p lays & experts. plays FFMI: FM MI: www.swanlake.bc.ca • Oak Bay celebrates w with an Earth Day Picnic C e Celebration in Uplands P a April 22. Organized Park, b byy the Friends of Uplands P a and the Community Park A Ass As s Association of Oak Bay, the scche schedule includes: 7 a.m. Bird Walk at Cattle Point; – Bird 11 a.m. Earth Day Walk from Munici Hall to Uplands Park; Municipal noon – Earth Day celebration at the par park, with picnic, entertainment, activities and displays; 1 & 2:15 p.m. – Guided Nature Walks. FMI: oakbaycommunityassociation.org • The Saanich Cycling Festival 2012 runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 22 with activities for all, including the BIG Bike Ride, escorted by the Saanich Police. Choose from a 4.9km Shelbourne route and a kids’ UVic route. Stage entertainment, bike demos, interactive games and activities, information displays, bike rodeo, concessions and fun for the whole family. FMI: www.saanichcyclingfestival.ca/
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Your Community Food Store SOOKE
LANGFORD
6660 Sooke Road Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
“Locally Owned & Operated Since 1974”
We reserve the right to limit quantities
Fresh, Great Tasting Meat
5-A-Day for Optimum Health
BUTCHER’S BUTCHER’S BLOCK BLOCK
PRODUCE California
Round Roast $349 Fresh Lean
zes
299
Marinating Steak $
ties All Varie
Pasta Sauces
$
3
160-330ml..........
2/
675g...............................
Fresh
Fresh
Fresh
Sole Fillet
Digby Scallops
Oysters
$ 49
1
$ 99
3
/100g
/100g
8oz. tub
Green 499 Go Western Foods
$
use
/ea
Cloth Bags
NATURAL FOODS Blue Diamond
Guayaki Yerba Mate Canned
Almond Breeze
Energy Drinks
1.89L
Eden
99
2
279 $ 99 6 2/ 00 5
Organic Chili 398ml................ Best Gourmet
Raincoast Trading
$
Teriyaki Seaweed Snacks 20g .
2/
Simply Natural
Organic Mustards 330ml ... Dad’s
Awesome Sauce 250ml .......
400 $ 79 1 $ 99 6
Quality and Convenience
$
Perogies 907g ........... ................... El Monterey
¢
79
Burritos 907g ................................... Island Farms Chocolate or
Vanilla Plus Ice Cream 1.65L
Remember Your Calcium
DAIRY Island Farms
$
Island Farms
3 $ 89 1 $ 49 3 $ 99 3
$
Per 100g
Chicken Cordon $ 7oz.
349 /ea
Grated Parmesan Per 100g
1
69
Per 100g
329
796ml
2/
300
Heinz Easy Squeeze
BBQ Sauce
615g
375ml
690g
170g
10kg
600
1.7kg
8’s
70-94’s
+ dep
2’s
$
3
49
Oriental Rice Crackers
99¢ 99¢ $ 49 1
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Bits & Bites
100g
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Hickory Smoked Almonds100g...........
Senior’s Day Thursdays • Save 10% on Most Items
Lumberjack Sesame White, 100% Wholewheat or
12 Grain Bread 680g
2/
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400
Unico
Vegetable Oil 3L
$
599
Classico
Alfredo Sauce 410ml
$
299
Nature Valley
Granola Bars 385-552g
$
499
Motts
Clamato Juice 945ml
$
199 + dep
Frys
Cocoa 250g
$
349
Heinz Upside Down
Ketchup 750ml
$
389
Quaker Corn Bran Squares
Cereal 540g
$
349
BAKERY
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Yogurt Pretzels 100g
+ dep.
6’s
Bulk Foods
79
$
1kg
169
Sauerkraut
$
900ml
100g
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1.89L
1L
¢
595-650g
+ dep
Beef Broth
Blended Juice
Ham & Cheese Macaroni Salad
Life Cereal
900g
Campbells Vegetable, Chicken or
Sunrype Pure or
DELI
“Secret Super Saver Specials”
625ml
235g - 255g
Healthy Choices in our
Come in Every Wednesday for our
130-280g
5
$
500
3 pack
/lb
85g
99
2/
/lb
2/
33¢
73¢kg
113-192g
Potato Chips
79
$
69
Ruffles XL
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Corned Beef
500g
99
175g
99¢
2.18kg
Avocado
355ml
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6 99 Buttermilk 1L................................. 1 Cool Whip $ 49 Aerosol Dessert Topping 225g .. 2 Kraft $ 99 Shredded Cheese 380g ............. 5 Cream Cheese 1kg .....................
99
Island Farms
99
Peanut Butter
1kg
Cheemo
225ml
Adams Natural
$
Leeks
Yellow Cooking Onions
5kg
2
/ea
B.C. Grown
Organic
200g
Cheez Whiz
Panebello Pizza 420-450g ............ ....................
Fruit Beverage
19
$
399
Washington Medium
796ml
187-206g
2
$
5lb bag
200g
Kraft Regular
FROZEN FROZEN FOODS FOODS McCain Cool Quenchers
+ dep
Granola Bars
$
400
170g
Quaker Dipps
+ dep
Wild Pacific Sardines 120g .
Organic Coffee 454g ............ Yama Moto
300
/lb
Mini Watermelon 2/ ......................................
300
Quaker
00
5
49¢
349 2/ 00 Gold Seal Solid White Tuna in water 3 $ 99 Maxwellhouse Instant Coffee ............... 5 $ 79 Unico Chick Peas or Red Kidney Beans 1 $ 19 Christies Crispers ...................................... 2 $ 99 Sunflower Basmati Jute Bag Rice .. 10 $ 89 Kraft Tartar Sauce ............................... 2 $ 99 Skake N Bake Coating Mix .................... 1 ¢ Jell-O Jelly Powders ................................... 69 $ 59 Carnation Hot Chocolate ................ 2 $ 99 Sunrype Applesauce ............................. 1 2/ 00 Unico Assorted Pasta ........................ 4 $ 99 Motts Garden Cocktail ....................... 2 $ 99 Christie Family Pack Oreo Cookies .. 5 2/ 00 Dempsters Cinnamon Raisin Bagels . 5 $ 99 Silver Hills 16 Grain Bread .................... 2 $ 39 Prime Cuts or Lean Cuts Dog Food ............... 1 4/ 00 Carlyle Just Tuna Cat Food ............... 2 $ 99 Jonny Cat Litter ...................................... 6 $ 99 Cascade Dishwasher Detergent ..... 3 $ 99 Purex Double Roll Bathroom Tissue .. 4 2/ 00 Scotties Facial Tissue .................... 2 $ 99 White Swan Jumbo White Paper Towels 1
HOT!!
Coca Cola
2/
/lb
in all departments
6x710ml or 6x222ml
2/
473ml
All Varieties
59
Mexican
2/ 1lb bag
/ea
Apples ¢
1.30kg.............................
Coleslaw Mix
699
For Your Healthy Lifestyle
$
/ea
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/lb
River Ranch
$
499 Wieners
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SEA
1
/ea 325-450g................
1.08kg
Dole Celery
Roma Tomatoes 1.08kg .................................
Zucchini
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Harvest
Bacon Treats From the
399
6
California
Mexican
Mexican
Chicken Wieners or Bologna $ 99
99
5
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B.C. X-Fancy
2/ 00 Royal Gala
10lb bag..........................
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350g .................. Maplelodge
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lb /lb
Russet Potatoes
2/
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All Varie
Filled Pasta
399
8.80kg .............
599
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Washington
Carrots
$
13.21kg ............. Olivieri
/lb
California
Family Pack
Chicken Breasts
$
6.59kg ............. AAA Beef Bottom
1.74kg........................
Farmhouse Fresh Boneless Skinless
All Pkg Si
Ground Beef
Broccoli Crowns
/lb
7.69kg..........................................
Smokehouse Sliced
We reserve the right to limit quantities
AD 24, 2012 2 D PRICES IN EFFECT APRIL 18 THRU APRIL 24
AAA Baron of Beef Bottom
500g
772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
$
119
Apple Pie Cheese Kaiser Buns $
339
6’s
100% Wholewheat Bread $ 99 454g 6’s
1
600g
$
449
Chocolate Chip Muffins $ 99 6’s
www.westernfoods.com
3
Mini Cinnamon Crunchies $ 79 510g
4
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, April 18, 2012
COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY
UPCOMING
PRESERVATION OF RURAL health care talk by Dr. Robert O’Connor, April 18, 7 p.m., Metchosin Community House.
VIEW ROYAL GARDEN club meeting, April 26, 7:30 pm. at Shoreline school, 2750 Shoreline Drive. Judged mini show, sales table.
THURSDAY
JDF SENIORS ART group exhibit April 28-29, tea room, JDF seniors centre, 1767 Island Highway.
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY UNDERSTANDING dementia workshop, April 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., West Shore Health Unit, 940 Goldstream Ave. Preregistration required. Call 250382-2052 or email chillary@ alzheimerbc.org.
National Volunteer Week 250-386-2269
April 15 to 21, 2012
volunteervictoria.bc.ca
BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER for Outward Bounds’ Women of Courage at Thrifty Foods in Colwood, April 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NKOARANGA ORPHANAGE IN Tanzania fundraiser, Westin Bear Mountain, April 29, 5:15 p.m. Tickets $75. Silent auction, dinner. Email kristina@thesmallthings.org.
FRIDAY FIBRE FINE ARTS show runs until April 22, St. Mary’s church, 4354 Metchosin Rd. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
Volunteers Grow Community
ONGOING
SATURDAY BOOK SALE AT Our Lady of the Rosary Hall, 798 Goldstream Ave., April 21, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books, DVDs, donations needed. Call 250-4742119. JUAN DE FUCA lawn bowling open house April 21 and 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., behind Bear Mountain arena.
SWAP AND SHOP at Western Speedway, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Sunday from April to September, weather permitting, 2207 Millstream Rd. Dogs not permitted. COAST COLLECTIVE BLOOM IV floral art show continues until April 22. Victoria Flower Arrangers Guild create arrangements April 18 to 22. See www.coastcollective.ca.
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Court rules users can have their pot – and eat it too Jeff Nagel Black Press
Medical marijuana users can legally eat pot brownies or drink THC tea rather than just smoke the drug, B.C. Supreme Court has ruled. Justice Robert Johnston found Health Canada’s Medical Marijuana Access Regulations unreasonably limited users to possessing only the dried form of pot. The judge ruled users should be able to choose “how to ingest the medicinal ingredients in the safest and most effective manner” and that the rules are unconstitutional. The decision is part of a marijuana trafficking case against Victoria man Owen Smith, the hired baker of the Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada, who turned marijuana into cookies, oils, capsules and ointments for the club’s 3,700 members.
Defence lawyers argued the driedonly rule forces people to smoke to get the medical benefit, adding that’s more unhealthy than eating it or applying it topically. Crown prosecutors argued the rule allowing medical users possession of dried pot only helps police or regulators easily determine if a user is exceeding the possession limit, which would be more complex if a user instead had marijuana cookies or cannabis butter. “I conclude that this restriction is arbitrary,” Johnston ruled. “I am not prepared to infer that it is necessary to restrict medical marijuana to its dried form in order to make enforcement of the drug laws possible.” The decision was a ruling on evidence in the case against Smith, which is still slated to go to trial because he may have provided pot products to non-authorized users.
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Region’s aspiring filmmakers dominate film fest line-up Eyelens films to be screened for first time on Vancouver Island Erin McCracken
Kruzel, a Grade 10 student at his family. Victoria High, likely won’t be able “I like working with people, but to attend the event due to a prior I just thought it would be neat commitment, but she said watch- to really see how (the process) ing her films on the big screen worked – to do it by yourself,” she would be an incredsaid of the experiible experience. ence. “It was defi“I’d really like to nitely fun.” be there (and think) In creating Story ■ Admission to the ‘I can’t believe I did of the Accused, Eyelens Film and that,’” she said. especially editing Animation Festival Kruzel is leaning five hours of mateis free. towards a future rial down to six mincareer in the military utes, Kruzel gained a ■ Films will be rather than one in greater appreciation shown Saturday the film industry. Still, for professional film(April 21), from 1 to her passion for filmmakers. 5 p.m. at Oak Bay making is evident “You see how hard High’s theatre, 2151 when she speaks they work to do it,” Cranmore Rd. about the projects the teen said. she created last It’s this handsyear, including the on experience that documentary Me, attracts students which she made with two friends. from across North America to the “It’s talking about people’s inse- Gulf Islands Film and Television curities with themselves, and how School each year. it actually makes them who they “It’s not a standard school where are,” she said of the five-minute you do a lot of classroom stuff. piece. You learn how to actually make a For her second work, Kruzel movie,” Harris said. “And that’s, wrote, edited and directed Story of we find, the best way to teach how the Accused, which tells the story to make a film – you make one.” of a boy accused of murdering emccracken@vicnews.com
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At just 16 years old, Hannah Kruzel doesn’t aspire to become a filmmaker. She is one. In fact, two of the Victoria resident’s films – one she did on her own and another she collaborated on with friends – are nominated for awards, and will be shown along with several other films at the 17th annual Eyelens Film and Animation Festival, April 21. Films screened at the festival were created by some of the 350 to 400 youth and adults who attended camps offered by the Gulf Islands Film and Television School, on Galiano Island last year. This year the festival will be held for the first time outside of Vancouver. Oak Bay High’s theatre was chosen as the venue due to the record
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Hannah Kruzel, a Grade 10 Victoria High student, is nominated for awards for two films she created at the Gulf Islands Film and Television School last summer. number of films created by Oak Bay High students who have attended the film school over the years. The film camps are also popular with
Victoria High students. “It just seemed to make so much sense,” film school director George Harris said of the decision.
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Theatre fun times four Brittany Lee News staff
Twelve hours, one prop and a celebrity. That’s all theatre professionals will have to produce four plays this Sunday. “The idea is to take a bunch of really talented people and push them; expect of them way more than anyone could reasonably expect and then watch them fail,” writer and producer Wes Borg said. Writers in the 4-Play fundraiser will find out their prop, the name of a Canadian celebrity and the first line of their play at 8 a.m. on the
morning of production. Writers are then given three-and-a-half hours to create their play, incorporating the three elements in some way. Each play will begin with the pre-written line, and its a free-forall from there, Borg explained. Guests can expect “a really hilariously on-the-edge evening of watching people be completely terrified,” Borg said. “The actors have the script in their hands, sets will fall down, things may catch fire, it’s the best way to do it,” he said with a laugh. After all four plays
have been performed, critics from local media will submit reviews to each director, Borg explained. The audience then helps pick award winners, such as best show and best actor. Proceeds from the 4-Play fundraiser go to the Intrepid Theatre Club the producers of UnoFest and the Victoria Fringe Festival. It takes place at the Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St., on Sunday (April 22) at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25 at the door or $20 if purchased in advance (ticketrocket.org or 250-590-6291). reporter@vicnews.com
Get out and paint the town Laura Lavin News staff
From Chinatown streets to the iconic Johnson Street bridge, local artists are invited to take a seat in the great outdoors on Saturday and paint what they see. Opus art supplies host its first Outdoor Painting Challenge April 21. Opus stores from Victoria to Kelowna and around the Lower Mainland will participate that day, encouraging local artists to get outside and paint. It is open to all ages and to both professional and amateur artists, however, everyone who participates will compete on the same level for prizes. Each Opus store will award prizes to three works, chosen on site by an impartial jury, including well-known artist Robert Amos at the Victoria location. The top prize in each location is a $500 Opus gift card, with second and third prizes being $250 and $100 gift cards, respectively. April weather can be unpredictable, but the event will go rain or shine, said Marsha Arbour, manager of the Victoria Opus store. “Working outdoors is akin to working with a live model,” said Arbour. “You’re right there in the present moment. In the weather, with the light, you have to work quickly because the light keeps changing. It’s very vibrant that way … it’s the experience of it really.”
Canvases will be provided, but everyone is expected to supply any other materials they require, from paints to brushes and easels. “It doesn’t have to be painting, it can be collage, painting, pen and ink, mixed media, anything to get people to make art,” Arbour said. Participants will set up around Victoria, but there will be restrictions in how far afield they can go. “It hasn’t been decided yet, the radius out from the store,” said Arbour. “We’re one block north of Chinatown, so that will definitely be part of it. Depending on how many people we get, will determine how far out we go. People can go over the blue bridge and back if they want – there’s a lot of choice.” Artists are asked to sign in by 10 a.m. and return to the store with their finished work no later than 3 p.m. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. “I’m pretty excited about the outdoor painting challenge,” said Arbour. “You don’t have to buy anything, it’s just a community relationship event really. I like to sell things – that’s really fun too – but this is different, the more the merrier – bring a friend.” Anyone who is interested in participating in the free event is asked to call or stop by the store at 512 Herald St. to register. Visit the Opus website at opusartsupplies.com/OPChallenge for more information about the contest. llavin@vicnews.com -with Black Press files
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Langford athlete earns youth MMA title Edward Hill News staff
When Josh Van Meurs walked into the octagon cage in Las Vegas for his fifth and final fight — the fight for all the marbles, for the best in North America — he was a bit nervous. His opponent was an oversized kid from California who weighed in at 205 pounds and stood sixfoot-three. Van Meurs, a 16-yearold from Langford, at a lean 160 pounds looked to be the classic underdog. Van Meurs had subdued his first four opponents with relative ease at the pankration (an international version of mixed martial arts) and combat grappling youth championships at Randy Couture’s MMA facility, Xtreme Couture. Cage fighting was new territory for the Belmont secondary French immersion student, but it didn’t show. “Usually it’s a mat or a ring. When I looked at that cage, I instantly thought of ways to use it to my advantage,” Van Meurs said. “It was very exciting to fight in a cage. It’s what the pros do.” Being B.C.’s top U20 judo athlete, as well as a proficient muay thai kickboxer and MMA warrior trained by Sarah Kaufman, Van Meurs earned a welcome invitation to the pankration national championships. The Vegas atmosphere in Couture’s gym and being under the glare of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athletes energized the young fighter. His first match ended in two minutes with an arm lock. “There was nervousness in his eyes. He was a lot more nervous than I was,” Van Meurs said. “I won all the fights
Langford's Josh Van Meurs, 16, has established himself as one of the top youth mixed martial arts athletes in North America after a championship tournament in Las Vegas. Matt Whelan photo
easily, except for the fifth fight.” Indeed, he knew that gold medal match wouldn’t be a cakewalk. His opponent had a devastating ground game, backed with powerful strikes. In pankration, there are no blows above the collarbone, so the body takes a beating. “I tried to keep the fight standing. If he got too close I’d try a judo throw,” Van Meurs said. “I was definitely nervous in that fight. The guy was a giant and everyone could see it.” A few times in the eight minute, two-round match, Van Meurs
found himself under his opponent, trying to protect himself from body blows. The guy “kicked like a horse,” he said, with ribs still bruised a week later. “When he was on top, in that situation I’d think ‘I’ve got 25 seconds, how do I get out?’” Van Meurs said. “I’d think about how I’d get him out of position.” His coach yelled instructions in French to create a tactical advantage and Van Meurs adopted a rope-a-dope strategy of wearing down his opponent. The April 1 fight went the distance and Van Meurs was declared the winner
Former Grizzlies boost top Jr. A squad Some say the Penticton Vees are on the verge of being the greatest junior A team in Canadian history. It’s high praise, much of it worthy, and should make folklore out of three players on the team from Greater Victoria who are going with the Vees to the RBC Cup national junior A hockey championship, May 5-13 in Humboldt, Sask. The Vees finished the regular season with 42 wins in a row and set the B.C. Hockey League record with 54 wins in 60 games. Factoring heavily in the Vees success is former South Island Thunderbirds major midget goalie Chad Katunar. Last week Katunar was named BCHL player of the week as the Vees completed a sweep of the Powell River Kings in the BCHL final to win the Fred
Page Cup. Katunar stopped 129 of 136 shots against the Kings, a .949 save percentage, and .938 overall in the playoffs. Meanwhile ex-Victoria Grizzlies forward Wade Murphy tied for the lead in playoff scoring (nine goals, nine assists) with Vees teammate Joey Benik (eight goals). Former Grizzlies defenceman Nick Buchanan played all 15 games, scoring once. Buchanan and Murphy were traded from Grizz to Vees this season Katunar, 18, will likely return to the BCHL next year while Buchanan (Minnesota State-Mankato) and Murphy (Merrimac) are going to play Div. 1 hockey in the NCAA. Murphy was recently ranked 142nd among North American skaters in the 2012 NHL entry draft rankings. sports@goldstreamgazette.com
by a unanimous decision. “I had better position, more of my shots landed and I had aggressive striking,” Van Meurs said. “No one wanted to win worse than I did. It’s great to come out with a gold medal.” Perhaps even better than the win was hanging out with Couture, an iconic UFC champion turned actor, and also with professional MMA athletes Samuel Bracamonte and Tim Sylvia. “I got to talk with (Randy Couture) twice, before the gold medal and after. I used his advice to win the gold,” Van Meurs said. “He is
the Wayne Gretzky of UFC. I was talking to an idol of mine right there. He talked to me like I was his bro.” The gold medal has earned Van Meurs an invitation to compete in the pankration junior world championships in Guam in April 2013. In the meantime, he’s training for Canadian national judo championships in Toronto in July. Last year he walked out of nationals in fourth place. This year he plans to walk away with the title. “Now I’m training harder. My confidence is twice as good as last year.”
Bulldog freight train Belmont Bulldogs rugby player Jeremiah Child pushes through the Victoria High Titans during the Bulldogs 38-7 win in Tier 2 high school rugby last Thursday (April 12). Travis Paterson/ News staff
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Down and dirty The Victoria Eagles won the first game of their double header against the White Rock Tritons on Sunday with a walk-off RBI single by Jesse Thompson in the bottom of the ninth, 5-4. White Rock won the second game 11-2. Top left: Victoria Eagles’ R.J. Forbes catches the late throw as White Rock Tritons baserunner Jackson Temple successfully steals second base during the first inning of the second game at Lambrick Park on Sunday (April 15). Top right: Eagles first baseman Kurt Horne readies to catch a pickoff attempt from pitcher Brett Hull as Tritons baserunner Jackson Temple slides safely back into first. Bottom: baserunner Brett Walker is tagged out by Eagles catcher Alex Hendra-Brown while trying to steal home in the eighth inning of Game 1. Triton Cameron Forbes, No. 45, looks on. Travis Paterson/News staff
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SPORTS STATISTICS Baseball B.C. Midget Premier Baseball League Standings Nanaimo Pirates Coquitlam Reds Okanagan A’s Victoria Mariners Langley Blaze Victoria Eagles Parksville Royals Abbotsford Cards North Delta Van. Cannons White Rock North Shore Whalley Chiefs
W 5 4 6 3 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
L 1 1 2 1 3 3 2 3 3 4 4 4 5
Pct. GB 0.833 0.800 .5 0.750 0.750 1 0.571 1.5 0.500 2 0.500 2 0.400 2.5 0.400 2.5 0.333 3 0.200 3.5 0.200 3.5 0.167 4
B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League Standings Vancouver Coquitlam Redlegs White Rock North Shore Twins Nanaimo Pirates Langley Blaze Whalley Chiefs North Delta Victoria Eagles Victoria Mariners Abbotsford Okanagan
W 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0
L 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 0
Pct. GB 1.000 1.000 0.500 1 0.500 1 0.500 1 0.500 1 0.500 1 0.500 1 0.500 1 0.000 2 0.000 2 0.000 2
Gymnastics Lion’s Pride Gymnastics results from the B.C. Championships in North Vancouver, April 13-15 Provincial Level 3 Keerstin Arden: Vault – 10th place, Bars – 8th place, Beam – 9th place, Floor – 15th place. All-around– 8th place. Paris Leigh: Vault – 21st, Bars – 18th, Beam – 12th, Floor – 13th. All-around– 16th. Provincial Level 4 Natalie Louis: Vault – 14th, Bars – 15th, Beam – 6th, Floor – 1st. All-around– 7th.
Provincial Level 5 Brianne Kerr: Vault – 8th, Bars – 5th, Beam – 5th, Floor – 6th. All-around– 6th. Nicola Horwood: Vault – 2nd, Bars – 11th, Beam – 11th, Floor – 3rd. All-around – 9th. National Open Maya Rahn: Vault – 1st, Bars – 6th, Beam – 8th, Floor – 5th. Allaround– 4th.
Rugby B.C. Rugby Union Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League Standings GP W L T BP Pts James Bay 12 11 1 0 8 52 Cast. Wand. 12 8 3 1 10 44 Capilano 12 9 3 0 7 43 Burnaby Lake 12 7 5 0 7 35 Meraloma 12 6 5 1 7 33 UBCOB Ravens 12 4 8 0 3 19 UVic Vikes 12 1 11 0 7 11 Abbotsford 12 1 11 0 2 6 Recent results James Bay 57 Abbotsford 10 Meraloma 14 Burnaby Lake 6 Capilano 51 UVic Vikes 21 Cast. Wand. 35 UBCOB Ravens 13 Ceili’s Cup League (Div. 1) James Bay 26 Abbotsford 26 Capilano 42 UVic Vikes 32 Cast. Wand. 50 UBCOB Ravens 14 Province Wide Third Division Playoff semifinals Castaway Wanderers 10 Velox Valhallians 70 Cowichan 16 Comox Kickers 12 Women’s Adidas Premiership Standings GP W L T BP Pts Velox Valkyries 8 8 0 0 8 40 Burnaby Lake 8 7 1 0 5 33 United 7 6 1 0 6 30 Bayside 9 5 4 0 5 25 Capilano 8 2 6 0 4 12 Meraloma 8 2 6 0 3 11 UVic Vikes 7 1 6 0 1 5 SFU Rugby 9 1 8 0 1 5 Recent results UVic Vikes 0 Velox Valkyries 41
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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: CASE with 2 hearing aids on Lands End Rd. Call 250-656-5765. LOST: 1 gold hoop earring, Sidney area. Call 250-6551070. LOST: NECKLACE, Sun., Apr. 7, on Beacon Ave. between the Park & Fifth St. in Sidney. It is a heavy brass necklace more than 1 inch in circumference. Sentimental value. Call 250-544-8022.
NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - ďŹ t your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ beneďŹ t package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com
SALES
TRADES, TECHNICAL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Manager: We are looking for a dynamic and creative team member with extensive skills to create new markets and opportunities for the sale of new products and services. Check out our website for a full job description and how to apply for this challenging role: http://www.ethoscmg.com/opportunities.html
SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneďŹ ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
TELEPHONE SALES persons required for a local fund raiser. Sales experience is an asset. Evenings Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm. $11/hr+ incentives. Please call 250-384-4427, leave detailed message.
TRADES, TECHNICAL CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ďŹ nishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualiďŹ ed Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net.
ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume: humanresources@arcticco-op.com
or fax: 204-632-8575. DATA ENTRY Operators. elan Data Makers. Minimum 60WPM. Good numeric keyboarding speed. Include keyboarding speeds in resume. Email resumes to: judym@elandatamakers.com
VOLUNTEERS Volunteers Needed! Join us as we greet cruise ships and direct passengers to the wonderful sites of Victoria. Volunteers are in period costumes much to the delight of the visitors. Lots of fun, free parking. Pick your own shifts. More info at: victoriaam.com or email
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaper’s production department.
The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaper’s production department.
This full time position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS3: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
This part-time position is for approximately 20 hrs per week and requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS3: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Monday, April 23, 2012 to:
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EDUCATION/TUTORING
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We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES $294+ DAILY Mailing Postcards! Easy! Guaranteed Legit Work! www.ThePostcardGuru.com $20-$60/Hr Using Your Computer! www.FreeJobPosition.com Overnight Cash To Your Doorstep! www.CashGiftingBucks.com More Amazing Opportunities Visit: www.LegitCashJobs.com HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
DAVE LANDON FORD requires a licensed auto tech or skilled 2-4 yr apprentice to join our team. Industry wages and beneďŹ ts package available. Please send resume to dlsales@telus.net.
HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, plus benďŹ ts, plus paid birthday, plus annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250-360-1923 today for an interview.
PATIENTS - NEED a Medical Marijuana Doctor? Growers want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-250-860-8611. SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs. Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 noon, Al Oeming Park; Bodnarus Auctioneering. Phone 306-227-9505. Canada’s Best. www.aloemingauctions.com.
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Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Monday, April 23, 2012 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, April 18, 2012 PERSONAL SERVICES TRADES, TECHNICAL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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250.384.8121 www.sprottshaw.com CALL VICTORIA:
$60. $39.
HOMES FOR RENT BRAND New 3bedroom & den house in Sooke. $1,500/mo including utilities. 13th mo free & $500 move in allowance. http://tinyurl.com/sooke4rent 250-216-5395
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
GORGE/TILLICUM, 3 bdrm upper, huge house, $70,000 in renos, fenced yard, N/S, N/P $1700, May. 1. 250-479-9715
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1450.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763. VIEW ROYAL, Portage Inlet, 3 bdrms, garage, deck, W/D, $1350 + utils. 250-479-4856.
GARAGE SALES
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
HOMES WANTED
CRIMINAL RECORD?
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
WE BUY HOUSES
2008 FORD F-150 truck canopy. Thomas Cincade lighted picture. New, thermal patio sliding door (6’ x 6.8’). T Zone vibration technology exerciser, 23 model cars. 250-382-1399.
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, 2pm-4pm, Apr 7 & 8 and Apr 14 & 15. James Bay Seniors rental 202-455 Kingston Street, Services include daily meals, housekeeping, 24 hr staff+ more. Privately owned come to the Camelot. Call Luella at 250-519-0550.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FREE: CHINA cabinet with lights, good condition. Call 250-595-5734. FREE: DOUBLE sized mattress and box spring, good condition. Call 250-383-6776. PALE GREEN double bed frame w/ shelving headboardno mattress. 250-656-5150.
FRIENDLY FRANK
COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COWICHAN BAY, #31-2055 Koksilah Rd, Tall Tim MHP. 2 bdrm Apt., ensuite W/D, 2 small pets ok on approval. $730 mo + utils. 250-597-0617
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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SOOKE: HALF months free rent, 5 bdrm, 3 bath duplex, inlaw suite, stunning ocean views, pets cons, $1825. (Avail immed). (778)433-1618
WISHART/LATORIAHuge Multi-Family Garage & Yard Sale, Sat & Sun, April 21& 22 9am to 3pm. Great Electronics (17” monitor & stereo systems), Furniture, Books, tools, Learning materials, Kitchen and Kitchy stuff. There’s something for everyone! Canceled in event of rain or wind. 561 and 563 Bunker Road, Colwood.
TRAIN TO BE A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER TODAY!
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NEW, ELECTRIC fireplace insert, $99 obo. Call 250-3821399.
FUEL/FIREWOOD DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
1940 PLUTO pattern; 1930 McCall’s cross stitched, solid wood shelf, 4’x32”x14”, $10 each. Call 250-508-9008. 2 PAIRS of drapes, excellent condition, $40 a pair. Call 250595-5734. 4 METAL folding chairs, padded seat, contour back, never used, nice, $50 (all). Call 250656-8720. COFFEE MAKER, $10. 3 seat sofa, light colour, $59. Call 250-881-8133.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+.Lease.(250)656-4003.
TWO LEVEL Plate glass coffee table with matching side tables. $60. (250)727-3064.
SUCCEED. Professional business managers plan, organize, direct & control the activities of the branch or department for which they are responsible or the business they operate. Train locally for the skills necessary in this competitive career field.
HOUSES FOR SALE
TABLE & CHAIRS, Camera older model, 250-477-8753.
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FRIENDLY FRANK
RENTALS
LARGE IVORY lace table cloth, 64”x90”, $40. Call 250721-2386.
SIZE 3-4 Grad dress, fuchsia/grey chiffon overlay, new, $40. Call 250-478-4703.
Our Vancouver Island mills are now accepting résumés for:
For more information on these roles or to apply online, please visit: www.catalystpaper.com/careers.
REAL ESTATE
ROCK BAND Guitar Hero; 5 games & 6 controllers, $45. Call (250)391-1698.
At Catalyst Paper, the opportunities are endless. We challenge and reward you to stretch your abilities, improve your personal and career prospects and get ahead. We're a leading producer of paper and pulp, and the largest producer of specialty printing papers and newsprint in western North America. Join us, for a strong future together.
Instrument Mechanics O Electricians O Machinists O Millwrights O Pipefitters O Heavy Duty Mechanics O Power Engineers
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
LION’S COVE condo: 55+, beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $224,500. Todd 250-478-4844
HOUSES FOR SALE CORDOVA BAY. $609,900. 3 bdrm, 3bath. Motivated. Priced below appraisal 250-818-5397
BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1100. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755. ESQUIMALT, 1 bdrm + den, bright, very quiet, shared W/D, fenced yard, all utils incl’d, $800. 250-744-3180 before 7.
SAANICH, GRD level 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, close to all amens, NS/NP, $900,(Immed), call 250-704-6613. SIDNEY: 1-BDRM, avail. May 1st. NS/NP, W/D, cable, $800. Call (250)656-9874. SOOKE: HALF months free rent, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, stunning ocean views, pets cons, $725. (Now). Call (778)433-1618.
STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SUITES, LOWER
LANGFORD Sm 2BR grnd, priv patio, 5 appls, NS, NP, $1050 incl hydro 250-6343212 refs.
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REAL ESTATE
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
LANGFORD, NICE 1 bdrm level entry bsmt, fully reno’d, N/P, utils incl’d. Avail April. 20, $750 mo. Call 250-658-3676.
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
STORAGE
GORGE AREA, large 1bdrm, main level suite, N/P, N/S, $800 + 1/3 hydro (approx $50 mo) Call Rob 250-727-2843.
MATTRESSES, FURNITURE, TOOLS! New & Used, Stock Reduction Sale! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
C. SAANICH, room for rent (ASAP). Quiet, garden area. 778-426-2294 after 8:30pm.
SUITES, UPPER MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231. SOOKE- 2 bdrm condo, fully furnished or not, 5 appls, huge patio, $1,075/mo. Steps to water. Call 1-780-459-4999.
COTTAGES 1 BR Cottage. Private on 1/4 acre. N/S, pets negotiable. Refs. Req., No Partiers, $850/mo plus utilities. Available April 15/May1. 250642-2015
SIDNEY, BRIGHT, upper level 2 bdrm, full bath, yard, storage, new patio, parking, W/D, N/S, N/P, ref’s, 1 year lease, a May. 1, $1150. 778-426-4556. SOOKE: HALF months free rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, stunning ocean views, pets cons, $1100. (Now). (778)433-1618
TOWNHOUSES SOOKE- best unit in the complex, overlooking green space in the rear, additional fenced in side yard ideal for pets or kids. Near new gently lived in 3 bdrm, 3 bath townhouse in super convenient area in Sooke. Quiet end unit, 2 car garage along bus route. N/S. Looking for long term reliable tenant(s). $1350. 250-478-9843. richele@jeffshorter.com
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NEWS GAZETTE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
WANTED TO RENT
AUTO FINANCING
AUTO FINANCING
CARS
AUTO SERVICES
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS
GUARANTEED
4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $14,250 o.b.o. 250-466-4156
WANTING: WESTSHORE, detached cottage/cabin, under $500 mo. No wireless devices within 100 feet. 250-391-0067
Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval)
TRANSPORTATION AIRPLANES
Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net
CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
AUTO FINANCING WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095 www.creditdrivers.ca
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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2008 HONDA CIVIC LX
$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away
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CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations
250-885-1427 Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!
2000 KUSTOM KOACH 26’ 5th Wheel Ready to roll, in great shape. Has slide room, big awning, oak cabinets, tons of storage, big fridge & stove, ducted heat & A/C. High quality unit with rubber roof & fiberglass body. $10,995 OBO, 250 466 4156 Bill
$0-$1000 CASH For Junk Cars/Trucks Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!
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MARINE
2003, 33’, 3 slide Citation Supreme, exc. shape, $27,000. 250-888-3391, 778-430-4479.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
BOATS SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
1998 BAYLINER 2452 Ciera Express, 2009 5.7L Merc cruiser FWC, 280 HP w/136 hours, Alpha Drive w/ SS Prop. 2002 EZ Loader trailer, 2010 Yamaha 9.9 High Thrust. Full cabin features, $21,000. (250)474-1939 (250)727-5947
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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.
J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden? Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com AURICLE Lawns- cln up lawn garden hedge pruning soil tests, rototill. (250)882-3129 DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. EXPERIENCED GARDENER Able to do any work. $22/HR. 250-642-3454 FREE MULCH on all Landscaping we install for you. Visit our Nursery and pick your plants! Call 250-391-9366. GARDEN DESIGN or redesign You install or we do, Huge Discount at our Nursery. Call 250-391-9366. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. PRO SCAPE- Lawn & garden. Tree & hedge, power washing. Free estimates. Senior’s discount 15%. Call 250-813-0141
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
SUMMIT IRRIGATION Services. Certified sprinkler systems. Property maintenance, more. Call James at 250-883-1041.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
BUSINESS SERVICES DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920.
ELECTRICAL
CARPET INSTALLATION
250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert in new homes & renos. References. #22779
MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
CLEANING SERVICES CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278 NEED HELP cleaning your house? Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
FENCING
COMPUTER SERVICES
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.
HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
✭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.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HAULING AND SALVAGE #1 JUNK Removal & Hauling. Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335. lalondejeff62@yahoo.ca
MAKE 20-100K by a Professionally Designed Renovation of your dated home or condo. Contractor/ Developer/ Investor Island Pro Construction Ltd since ‘94. Call Dennis (250)858-6218 M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.
250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.
WEST HARBOUR Const. Ext/Int. Reno’s; Finishing carpentry, windows, doors, drywall, decks, painting, hardwood & laminate floor installation. Res/comm. 250419-3598, westharb@telus.net HAULING & 250-889-5794.
RECYCLING.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
HOME REPAIRS HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181
A&R ROOFING Ltd. Residential & Commercial. New & reroofing expert. Torch-on, cedar shakes, roof repairs, gutter cleaning. WCB covered. Free estimates. Mike 250-516-3944
MOVING & STORAGE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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.
MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543. 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.
CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
RENO MEN. Ref’s. Senior’s Discount. BBB. Free Estimates. Call 250-885-9487. Photos: renomen.biz
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018
COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.
MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597. YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
PRESSURE WASHING
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178. RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Licensed 25 years. Cell 250-884-7066, 381-7127 msg DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-590-2929, 250-812-3213.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, April 18, 2012
victoria’s premier show of the year!
2012
25th annual spring
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Show Hours:
Friday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
EXPO
Victoria’s Largest Building, Renovation and Decor Show!
April 20, 21, 22, 2012 This is one of Western Canada’s largest and most unique shows!
ONE LOCATION - 3 ARENAS! 3 BIG DAYS! Bear Mountain Arena
JJuan uan de Fuca Arena 1767 Old Island Highway
FREE SHUTTLE BUS between ARENAS! FREE PARKING!
Juan de Fuca Cu Curling urling Arena Admission Only
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Photos by Adriana Durian To book events call 250-381-3484 or e-mail adminassist@vicnews.com
■ Westshore Town Centre Celebrates Earth Day ■ Saturday, April 14 ■ Westshore Town Centre
Westshore Town Centre celebrates Earth Day Earth Day was celebrated Saturday at Westshore Town Centre as community groups and businesses came together to educate and entertain the hundreds who visited to learn more about sustainability. Family entertainment, seedling and plant giveaways and face painting all added to the day’s events. Children had fun in the City of Langford’s kids’ banner painting area, creating the banners that the City of Langford will display on poles and lamp standards this spring and summer. The City of Colwood featured its Solar Colwood plans and introduced the Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, and Chev Volt electric cars as well as their electric truck. Mad Science of Vancouver Island was also on hand and kids and adults alike discovered the cool chemistry in the states of matter and learned about the basics of air pressure. Scissors unexpectedly sizzled and carbon dioxide bubbles popped as the chilling properties of dry ice were revealed. All were amazed when a ball was suspended over audience members who marveled at the strength of their own lungs with these radical air-pressure experiments. All attendees learned how the Earth’s atmosphere creates an environment we need to protect.
(Fron left) Mason and Riley Lidstone enjoying the Mad Scientist’s interactive demonstrations.
Vancouver visitor Estelle Campbell took time to paint a banner.
Co-President of the Victoria Beekeepers
Nathasha Cook checks out the Colwood Community Green Map.
Ashton Vine-Sullivan assists Mad Scientist Alena Koppovawith a demonstration.
Certified Energy Advisor Doug Green shows off some of the tools he uses to evaluate homes.
Austin and his dad Cliff Cox with Douglas fir seedlings from the City of Langford’s booth.
Twenty month-old Zyler-Roque Bereta had his face painted.
Jacqui Whiteway with her son Mitchell Avery in front Shelley Murray and Reta Harrison handed out recycled note pads during the event. of the WestShore Chamber of Commerce display.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Check Out This Week’s MONEY Savers!
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