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Giving a home to lost youth Volunteer group chips away at establishing West Shore shelter

RCMP bust significant dial-a-dope operation

Edward Hill Charla Huber

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In a small clearing of tree roots and hard-packed earth next to Langford Lake, Kris Romyn shows us his old home. Circled by brush and big Douglas firs, its a good spot to stay hidden from the trail, and protected from the wind. Seven years ago as an 18-year-old, he lived here in a tent, as one of the largely out-of-sight homeless youth on the West Shore. “I like to say I’ve had lakefront property,” Romyn jokes. “I had a tent, that isn’t common. A tent is a luxury condo when you are homeless.” Now 25, the Langford native is part of the West Shore Youth Housing Task Force, a grassroots group aiming to establish a shelter to get kids off the street. Romyn had lost his job and then his apartment, and spent about a year alternating camping at Langford Lake and in the forest in Royal Roads University. “Eventually people find you and report you, so you have to move on,” he says. “I’ve had my blanket and clothes and tent thrown in the lake.” Typically he hung around Westshore Town Centre and depended on buddies to provide him food. At points he slept in underground parking lots or couch surfed with friends. Eventually, the Pathway Project youth employment pro-

the basis for seeking grants to establish a youth shelter somewhere in Langford or Colwood. The task force will likely seek to create a youth shelter or drop-in centre near Westshore Town Centre and Belmont secondary, based on feedback from youth focus groups. “It needs to be close to the bus exchange and the mall, and close to Belmont to encourage kids to go to school,” says Ashley Frerichs, a 20-year-old on the task force who experienced couch surfing as a teen.

The West Shore RCMP street crime unit nabbed a 27-year-old Langford man last Friday for running a large dial-a-dope operation. The street crime unit had the man under surveillance based on a Crime Stoppers tip, and pulled over his car in View Royal at 1 p.m. after witnessing a drug transaction. Officers found baggies of heroin, crack and powdered cocaine in the vehicle, ready for distribution. RCMP seized the 2006 Subaru Legacy. “The more different substances you have, the more customers you will have,” said West Shore RCMP Sgt. Max Fossum. Around 10 p.m. after gaining a search warrant to the man’s home on Bellamy Road in Langford, RCMP found large numbers of baggies of heroin and crack and powdered cocaine. They also found a large amount of cash. “This would be a busy dial-a-dope operation. This is a big bust for the West Shore,” Fossum said. As of Tuesday, investigators have yet to catalogue or fingerprint all of the seized drugs. But police estimate they seized 20 grams of cocaine and about four grams of heroin in about 40 baggies from the Bellamy home. Drugs were divided into 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 and one gram packages. Fossum said this is a much larger operation than a “street level doper.”

PLEASE SEE: Housing project, Page A12

PLEASE SEE: Trafficking suspect, Page A7

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West Shore Youth Housing Task Force members Bill McElroy and Kris Romyn stand in a clearing on Langford Lake where Romyn once camped as a homeless teenager.

“We’ve really got to get something going so kids are safe, we’ve got to get something going quick.” –Kris Romyn West Shore Youth Housing Task Force gram in Langford helped set his life in order. Youth struggling with homelessness and unstable housing on the West Shore are largely invisible, but the issue of establishing a permanent shelter is

gaining traction. Romyn reckons he knows a dozen youth struggling to find regular shelter now, some who regularly sleep in underground parking lots in Langford. Experts estimate anywhere from 40 to 80 West Shore youth are without stable shelter at any given time. “I know about a dozen are on the street, hanging around,” Romyn says. “We’ve really got to get something going so kids are safe, we’ve got to get something going quick.” The youth housing task force, a group of volunteers and public service agencies, has completed two studies that provide

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Hallmark role for Langford actress Spencer student lands supporting lead for TV movie

Deadline looms to file income taxes

Charla Huber

Vivian Moreau

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Langford teen actress Rowan Rycroft is making her small screen debut across the globe this week. Rycroft, 13, plays a supporting lead role in Duke, a Hallmark Movie Channel film, which has its premiere airing on April 28. The film tells a story of how a dog, Duke, helps a homeless war veteran heal from post traumatic stress disorder, played by veteran TV actor Steven Weber. Rycroft plays the role of Alice, the veteran’s daughter. In the fashion of Hallmark movies, this one has a happy, feel-good ending. “They’ve got a little bit of crying in it though,” Rycroft notes. Seeing herself on TV will be an amazing experience, Rycroft says. She gets giddy just talking about filming the movie, which was shot in Vancouver, much of it outside in the cold. “It was unbelievable. Everything was all about me. If my lips were chapped they brought me chap stick, if I was cold they brought me a blanket,” Rycroft said. “I couldn’t look cold when we were filming, and when one rain drop

The April 30 deadline for filing income taxes is still a few days away, yet Canada Revenue Agency is already crunching the numbers on who filed and how. As of April 19, 13,160,878 Canadians had filed their returns. Almost half hired someone to do so using the Internet. A quarter filed their own on the Internet and just less than a quarter, 23.56 per cent, used the old-fashioned method, Canada Post, to file returns. CRA goes after individuals who don't file income tax returns. Five people were convicted in B.C. last year for failing to file. In addition to fines, those convicted must still file returns and pay the full amount of taxes owing, if any, plus interest. As of April 19, more than half of those who filed their tax returns will receive refunds. The average 2012 refund amount to date is $1,541.87.

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Langford actress Rowan Rycroft is starring in the Hallmark film Duke. fell on me (the crew) all came to dry it up." Of the experience, Rycroft was astounded that after filming for 10 hours, they had only covered five minutes of the film’s running time. But the experience has hooked her to the career she wants to pursue. “I want to do this everyday, I love acting so much,” Rycroft said. “My dream would be to be in a Pirates of the Caribbean movie. That would just make my life.” For the past year and a

half, Rycroft has travelled to Vancouver for more than 30 auditions, with the help of her mother, grandfather and family friends. She auditioned for the part in Duke in August after her Vancouver-based agent landed her the opportunity. She pushed through her audition after stepping on a hot hair straightener. “I had second and third degree burns on my foot and I was hobbling,” Rycroft said. “I wasn’t as focused as I should have been, my foot hurt like

no tomorrow.” Despite the pain, Rycroft earned the role. This is her first film gig, but she is wellknown in the community for her work with the Four Seasons Musical Theatre, based out of Isabelle Reader Theatre in Langford. The Spencer middle school student has been acting for five years and has performed in Four Season’s Willy Wonka and Treasure Island. She is also starring in the up coming musical theatre production of Charlotte’s Web.

Tax time means scam time If you receive an email claiming you need to provide banking and personal information in order to receive a refund don't believe it, says the Canada Revenue Agency. CRA does not request personal information of any kind via email from tax payers. If you did respond to such a scam contact the RCMP's Anti-Fraud Centre by email at info@antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Images released of Colwood home invasion suspects West Shore RCMP have released sketches of the two suspects behind a frightening home invasion in Colwood last week. Police say two men forced their way into a unit in a building at Aquattro on April 19, at about 1 a.m. The suspects robbed the two occupants of their cash, wallets and keys in what police describe as a

targeted home invasion at the wrong address. The men wore hoodies but didn't conceal their faces. RCMP Sgt. Max Fossum said one of the victims was a victim of a robbery in the past and made special effort to remember details. Male suspect No. 1 is described as white, 25 to 30 years old, five-foot-seven to five-foot-nine, medium

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Slowing down after a lifetime of speed assortment of memorabilia, as the new inductees are welcomed and the new location is celebrated. Norm Wilcox is a member of the hall of fame committee and said that event is an opportunity to recognize the importance of the sport to the community. “We’re very proud of what our race car drivers and crew members have done for Victoria,” Wilcox said. “There’s a tremendous wealth of people here that have done very well for auto racing and put Victoria on the map.” With 54 years of racing at Western Speedway, Hall of Fame president George Jenson said the sport is still going strong in Victoria. “We still get a lot of people out,” Jenson said. “They like to see the crashing and bashing and there’s a lot of people that just like to see the hard-out racing.”

Auto racing hall of fame opens new home at Eagle Ridge arena Kyle Wells News staff

New inductees will be welcomed into the Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame and the institution itself will celebrate a new location at a public event this Saturday. The 28th anniversary hall of fame celebration at the Eagle Ridge Community Centre in Langford will see three new inductees added to the honourable institution, making for a total of 80. Three others will be inducted as Pioneer Award recipients, for those who have worked hard for Victoria racing behind the scenes. Among this year’s inductees is Langford’s Tim Christy, who from 1996 to 2001 won six straight championships at Western Speedway, the first three in a stock car and the last three in a late model racing. Christy finished second the two years following his streak and then in 2004 went down to California and won the Winn River Invitational at Shasta Speedway. Following one more championship and a number of other high rankings, Christy retired in 2010. After racing for 29 years it has been a bit of a challenge to slow down, but he’s honoured to be recognized by the hall of fame. “It’s a great way to finish a career,” Christy said. “There’s some big names of guys that have gone to Nascar racing and stuff that are in the hall of fame. So to get our name on one of these plaques with some of the names

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Western Speedway veteran Tim Christy is among the three inductees being welcomed into the Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame this weekend at Eagle Ridge Arena. that are in there is a huge deal.” Racing is a team effort and Christy said that he would have never achieved what he did without a great pit crew and dedicated team owners who put up the cash to get the cars on the track. “The local racing here was super competitive for a lot of years, and I think that’s what kept us so interested,” Christy said. “It was the sounds, the smell, the people. So many things. It’s fun to compete. Any kind of racing is fun.” Also being honoured is Al Clark, who drag raced in the 1960s and early 1970s, breaking records and winning events. The third inductee is Gordie Alberg,

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CFB Esquimalt fleet divers honoured for bravery Erin McCracken News staff

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CFB Esquimaltâ€™s Fleet Diving Unit. â€œIf we stepped on it, or mishandled it, then things could have been bad, but you donâ€™t think about stuff like that when youâ€™re doing it.â€? Bardâ€™s dive partner, Leading Seaman David Denman of Shearwater, N.S., who received his Medal of Bravery in February, found the grenade near the shoreline. â€œWhen we disposed of it, it made a bigger explosion than half a block of C4 (plastic explosive) would have. So then I realized ... it could have gone bad,â€? Bard said. During his speech, Johnston applauded the medal recipients for their instinct â€œto care and to save.â€? â€œYour character stands revealed to us, and it is a portrait of the very best of the smart and caring Canadian.â€? Bard and Moulden say they were just doing their jobs. â€œIf somebody else had drained that pond ... they could have set it off,â€? Bard said. â€œIâ€™m glad that I was able to pull it together and react the way that I did, because if I didnâ€™t (Blaszczyk) might not have made it,â€? Moulden said. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Seniors art show this weekend at Juan de Fuca Hundreds of pieces on display at biennial event Kyle Wells News staff

About 400 pieces of art work in a vast variety of mediums will be on display and for sale at the Juan de Fuca Seniors 55+ Activity Centre this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, the activity centre will be filled with art of all types, produced by its members. Co-ordinator Vonnie Simpkin said that members work in water colours, drawings, acrylics, paper tole, sculpture, wood carving, fibre arts, photography, stained glass and other mediums. Simpkin figures this about the fifth art event at the centre and they happen every two years. Each one is bigger than the last, said Simpkin, and this year, with a newly constructed expansion, will be by far the biggest art show yet.

Half the fun of the event is for the members to see what other people have been working on, Simpkin said. “They enjoy seeing what is actually produced by people who are there, people that they’re having lunch along side of or somebody they may play bingo with,” Simpkin said. “There’s other sides to people.” Simpkin, a retired nurse, does water colour painting and said it’s interesting to see people from such a variety of backgrounds try their hand at art and “let loose that other part of them.” Some people end up finding an incredible talent they never even imagined they could have. “We learn from each other,” Simpkin said. “Nobody claims to be expert, we’ve got some pretty expert people though.” Admission to the art show is by donation, with all of the profits, plus a portion of what the artists make, going back into the activity centre for maintenance and the running of programs. The centre, run entirely by

volunteers, has about 1,100 members and runs a wide range of programs for its members. All of the centre’s art programs, which include instruction, are free for its members, except for materials, which Simpkin said encourages a lot of people who might not otherwise try art to give it a go. “That’s really an important thing. Everybody should be able to just get a chance to do it.” Lunches and snacks will be available for a minimal cost. The entire show is wheelchair accessible. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Saanich will contribute $100,000 to help Greater Victoria host the Juno Awards, though the money is contingent on a number of things falling into place. First, the money will only come if the region is named host. Second, Saanich will only give the money if the provincial government contributes “in the range of $1.5 million.” “We don’t have the (province’s financial) commitment in writing. If we got that, and we put $100,000 in, the (economic) payback of this would be tremendous,” said Coun. Paul Gerrard at Monday night’s council meeting. The Capital Region Music Awards Society has asked councils

throughout the region for a financial contribution of “$1 per citizen in your municipality.” While Saanich’s population is nearly 110,000, council felt most comfortable committing to an even $100,000. Esquimalt and Oak Bay also committed money for the Junos this week — $17,000 from Esquimalt and $16,000 from Oak Bay. On the West Shore, Colwood has promised $16,000 while Langford said it will help with funding if all other municipalities are also on board. View Royal and Highlands councils have expressed support but neither is specifying dollar amounts. If the Capital Region’s Juno bid is successful, the funds would come from each municipality’s 2013/14 budgets.

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A dirty job for a cleaner world RRU Earth Day garbage audit reveals a long road toward a sustainable campus Kyle Wells

from other member organizations, as well as to network on projects. All funds received from the endeavour will go to the university’s Sustainability Action for the Environment (SAFE) fund, which ultimately will go toward environmental initiatives on campus. The university also announced a plan to install two electric vehicle charging stations on campus, one for the public and one for maintenance staff. Wilkin said the ultimate hope is to buy electric maintenance vehicles that can use the station.

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It was a stinky, rotten job but somebody had to do it. The stench of garbage filled the Quarterdeck hall in the Grant Building of Royal Roads University as three students sorted through about 10 bags of trash collected from outdoor bins around campus. Spread out on a large tarp, this trash audit determined how many recyclables and compostable items could be found in campus garbage, as part of the university’s Earth Day celebrations last week. Although Earth Day didn’t officially fall until last Sunday, RRU students organized this event for a school day, to highlight to students, staff and visitors environmental initiatives on campus, as well as to make announcements for new programs. Nathan Whipp, the RRU Student Society sustainability committee co-chair, organized the event, with the help of others. “Though I believe we’re doing a good job already, there’s always room for improvement,” Whipp said. “It’s about changing behaviours and creating awareness. ... You don’t reach your end point without small steps in the right direction.” The garbage audit ended up revealing that around half of the garbage in the trash bins could either be recycled or composted. Nancy Wilkin, office of sus-

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ou have to wonder if the ongoing attempt to bring the Juno Awards to Greater Victoria in 2014 would have a better chance of success if our city wasn’t split into 13 separate jurisdictions. The committee behind the Juno pitch is making the rounds at regional council meetings, trying to drum up $450,000 in pledges from local governments by Monday. The pitch is pretty simple and should be easy enough for individual councils to decide to support. Essentially what it boils down to is organizers asking for $1 for every citizen living in the region outside of the City of Victoria (residents there will pay $2.50 per head). Unfortunately, in an example of too many cooks potentially spoiling the broth, the simple concept is being “tweaked” by councils that want to add their own twist before supporting the bid. For the most part, it seems, the region’s cities, towns and districts think hosting the musical showcase is a good idea. Saanich has agreed to cough up $100,000 — about $10,000 less than it should, based on population — if Greater Victoria is chosen to host the awards. Oak Bay has tentatively also offered a little less than $1 per person, while Esquimalt has stepped up and will chip in slightly more than the funding formula suggests. On the West Shore, Colwood has promised to meet the funding formula but other municipalities have retained their right to make up their minds later, even if later is too late. To match the “$1 per capita” needed, the West Shore would have to pony up about $61,000 total. The Capital Region Music Awards Society is also close to securing $1.5 million from the province, which has apparently said its willing to play along if the municipalities come up with their share. We’re told Winnipeg and Calgary may also be submitting bids and, if they support a bid, it’s unlikely to be nickel-and-dimed as it has been in Greater Victoria. 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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Liberal win an alternate universe I

t’s May 13, 2013 – provincial elecentirely, making way for the NDP to tion day in B.C. earn two huge by-election wins in Premier Kevin Falcon vows historically Liberal ridings? Would to hold onto his party’s any Liberal MLAs have majority in the legisladefected to the “vote-splitture in today’s election. ting” Conservative Party of Falcon is optimistic B.C.? We’ll never know. despite Adrian Dix (NDP) What we can surmise and John Cummins (Confrom reality, however, is servative) successfully that Clark’s chances of improving their respecbeing named premier-elect tive party’s popularity on May 13, 2013 are getting among B.C. voters. slim. “Since becoming preFor the last few months, mier I have listened to opinion polls have graduKyle Slavin the people of this provally shown Dix, the NDP The Gen-Y Lens leader, overtaking Clark ince, I have learned from the people of this provas the public’s preferred ince, and I have led this province leader of our province. But his lead decisively,” Falcon says on election is not yet insurmountable. day 2013, reflecting back on his two Polls and pundits don’t always years in charge. paint a true picture of the politiWay back in February 2011, Falcal landscape, but this Liberal-run con ultimately beat radio talk-show term in the legislature has been host Christy Clark (as well as MLAs dominated by some pretty divisive George Abbott and Mike de Jong) to issues — namely the HST. take over the job vacated by outgoAnd yes, British Columbians got ing premier Gordon Campbell. the tax referendum they demanded, Falcon’s achievements as premier and they stuck it to the Liberals by have been highlighted by — wait a voting to scrap the tax. But next second, this doesn’t sound right. May 13 will be the day, I predict, an It’s a shame life doesn’t give us even louder message will be sent. the opportunity to explore alterSomeone who isn’t Clark will nate timelines — a remedial chaos be crowned premier in 2013. As it theory, if you will — where we can stands right now, Adrian Dix looks see how different life would be if like he’ll be that person – though one thing was different, ie. if Christy the Liberals still have an out. Clark wasn’t chosen premier. Despite card-carrying Liberals How well would Premier Falcon, preferring Clark to any of her leador Premier Abbott, or Premier ership adversaries at that February de Jong, be showing in the polls? 2011 convention, there was only Would Liberal MLAs Barry Penner one sitting politician (MLA Harry and Iain Black have quit politics Bloy) who backed her bid.

I wonder if the other 40-odd Liberal MLAs predicted her election as leader wasn’t what the party needed to reverse its fortunes. Either way, those 40-plus MLAs were right to not initially back Clark. (If only Bloy wasn’t so darn influential among party members!) For the sake of politicking, the position the Liberals are in now leaves them few options: keep their leader, lose seats and the election in 2013 (and put the blame for that loss on anyone who votes Conservative); or ditch their leader and start anew. For appearance’ sake, I’d suggest the latter. If the Liberals take cues from genuine public opinion, they’ll know Clark does not now have the support to win in 2013. Is waiting it out another 12 months to see if that changes worth losing an election? I don’t think so. If Clark wants her party to succeed after her time as premier is up, she should take her cues from what Falcon said when he launched his leadership campaign: “Listen to people. Learn from them. … And lead decisively.” If you’re not genuinely working by all three of those rules — for the sake of your province, for the sake of your party — it’s time to reflect on the opportunities lost by not living in some alternate timeline where you aren’t premier. kslavin@saanichnews.com —Kyle Slavin is a reporter with the Saanich News.

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Imagining an NDP government N

DP victories in two Cummins rejected a possibyelections bring the ble merger with the “discredstandings in the legited” B.C. Liberals. Premier islature to 46 B.C. Christy Clark was Liberals, 36 NDP and equally emphatic three independents, that she will be the one of whom has leader of the “free pledged allegiance enterprise coalito the B.C. Conservation” in the 2013 tives. election. So the B.C. Conservative stage is set for an leader John CumNDP majority govmins put a brave ernment. face on his thirdWhat will that place finish in Port look like? Well, Tom Fletcher Port Moody mayorMoody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope. turned-MLA Joe B.C. Views Even in bedrock conTrasolini has a servative Fraser Valwealth of local ley farm country, in a protest government experience, so byelection with a high-profile pencil him in as municipal candidate, the B.C. Conservaaffairs minister. A long-time tives managed to attract just supporter of the B.C. Liberals, enough to deliver a landmark Trasolini should clarify if he NDP seat. endorses the NDP constituThe NDP was helped by tion, which still opposes all the absence of the B.C. Green profit-making activity. Party on the byelection balHe’s not the only highlots, with most of its five-perprofile newcomer likely to cent support from 2009 prebe included in an Adrian Dix sumably going to the winners. cabinet. Cummins said his party’s New NDP candidates goal going into the Port from union executive ranks Moody-Coquitlam vote, with will likely include long-time an unknown candidate and a Hospital Employees’ Union handful of volunteers, was to president Judy Darcy. She break 10 per cent. They got no longer talks about bring15 per cent and he declared a ing a “Marxist analysis” to moral victory. economic matters. Darcy is

now best known for leading the long court battle against the B.C. Liberal government’s contract-breaking legislation of 2002. The eventual decision of the Supreme Court of Canada basically invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining. (The high court could also ponder if there might be a right not to belong to a union, but that’s another story.) Then there’s George Heyman, the long-time B.C. Government Employees’ Union president. After leaving the BCGEU, Heyman has taken a turn as executive director of Sierra Club B.C., a branch plant of the U.S. enviro-machine that works against B.C. forest, mining, power and petroleum development. These folks would be working with Stephen Howard, who went from senior positions at the BCGEU and CUPE to his current role as Dix’s chief of staff. Dix, of course, benefited from the sudden ouster of Carole James, who made the mistake of trying to loosen big labour’s grip on the NDP and modernize some of its quaint 1930s notions. Then we have B.C.’s third-

largest political party, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which has already confirmed it will continue its long campaign to replace the B.C. Liberals with the NDP next year. Such a team brings impressive experience, but unfortunately for taxpayers, much of that experience has been in extracting money from the public treasury. And if recent B.C. history is any guide, this fundamental conflict of interest will receive little or no media attention in the months to come. Instead, the conventional wisdom will be that voters want “change.” • Correction: Last week’s column referred to the 1971 Greenpeace campaign against atmospheric nuclear testing. That protest boat was directed at a U.S. nuclear test off Alaska, not a Soviet test as stated. Subsequent Greenpeace protests targeted the Soviet slaughter of grey whales, and the last atmospheric nuclear tests, conducted by France in the South Pacific. tfletcher@blackpress.ca —Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

Apparently B.C. Premier Christy Clark and her Liberal government are entitled to all the so-called free enterprise votes in this province. Or at least we can assume they feel self entitled to them by the way they go on about the NDP victory in the Chilliwack-Hope byelection being a result of a vote split thanks to the mischievous B.C. Conservative Party siphoning their votes. The assumption of course being that if it were not for the Conservatives in the byelection all or at least most of those voting Conservative would have voted Liberal as opposed to say staying home on voting day. Clark and other Liberals can go on about the B.C. NDP winning government 1991 and in 1996 due to a split on the right, but all is fair in love and war. I would like to point out that during the last B.C. election four Liberal candidates were elected by vote splits: Ida Chong in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Murray Coell in Saanich North and the Islands, Don McRae in Comox and Kash Heed in Vancouver Frasierview. Furthermore, we can say that B.C. Liberal government were re-elected in 2005 and 2009 due to vote splitting if we use logic of Clark. Last but not least Clark herself benefited from a vote split when she ran in the Vancouver Point Grey byelection last year securing a seat in the legislature with less than 50 per cent of the vote. Yet we hear nothing from Clark or any other Liberal about these vote splits; just

the kind of hypocrisy I come to expect from the B.C. Liberals. Andre Mollon Langford

Dangerous drivers come in variety of appearances Re: Police seize speed racer bike, News, April 20, 2012. The recent YouTube posting of a motorcycle weaving at high speed through traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway is indeed evidence of dangerous driving, and, when caught, the rider will no doubt be heavily fined and sanctioned. However, the rush to condemn that rider’s actions ignores the less obvious, but just as troubling, failures of judgment by other drivers. In early February of this year in Delta a woman swerved her car to avoid some ducks and lost control of her car, which then plunged into a water-filled ditch. Her son was the only person able to escape the partially submerged vehicle, and at age six bravely made his way to the road and flagged down a passing car. The happy ending was that all were saved. Consider that this event, described many times over the days that followed, contained not one comment regarding this woman’s behaviour as a driver. Her reaction at the wheel, in foolishly and recklessly swerving the vehicle beyond its capabilities, caused a loss of control which endangered her own life and the lives of her children. Unlike the motorcycle incident, a crash did occur. Had that crash been

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As a professional driver for almost 40 years, who has witnessed nearly every act of stupidity possible on public roads, I do not share that pity. It seems, though, that society is hypocritical in its assessment of responsibility. Rhys Kent Saanich

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Open Houses Please come out to view a revised design for the CARSA parkade. As part of an enhanced consultation UVic will host a series of four open houses where you can provide feedback on a revised CARSA parkade design. The open houses are interactive and drop-in. Come at the time and date that suits you and stay as long as you like. Saturday April 28, 2012 St. Aidan’s United Church 3703 St. Aidan’s Street 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday May 1, 2012 UVic Student Union Building Michele Pujol Room University of Victoria 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Monday April 30, 2012 Mt. Douglas Secondary 3970 Gordon Head Rd. 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

NHL needs changes to protect players After watching Marian Hossa get taken off the ice on a stretcher, I said a prayer for him and then turned the TV off. As difficult as it’s going to be, I’m not watching any more of the playoffs. In my opinion, the NHL is sick. Some of the best young players on the planet have all missed far too many games this past year due to brain injuries. My guess is that all of them are one brainjarring injury away from hanging their skates up or worse. The hockey culture at the top has to change. Get rid of Cherry, Milbury, McSorley, May and Kypreos. Who and what gives these goons the right to spew their

hockey bullyism on national TV? The fact is none of these guys would have played in the NHL or got the platform they enjoy today if it wasn’t for the violence they brought with them. The NHL is trying to appeal to the same demographic as mixed martial arts. So people stand and cheer the gratuitous violence. Get rid of it and perhaps the caveman fans leave, but there are many more who have been turned off who will return and many more who will thrill to the speed and highlight reel plays, goals and saves. Dave Secco Oak Bay

Debate gone on environment Re: Contradictions plague enviro movement, B.C. Views, April 25, 2012. So, Tom Fletcher, what are you saying to me? It seems that you are telling me that the environmental movement is a sham. Do you think that it is a front for a dangerous group that is trying to “greenwash” our brains? I am not a dummy (or maybe I am — I’m writing to you as if

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Bill McElroy, a long-time social worker who chairs the task force, sees two tasks ahead — creating a temporary, adhoc shelter in place now, and working toward establishing a permanent drop in shelter with eight to 10 beds. He envisions a longer term solution as a 24-7 drop-in shelter with staff equipped to connect troubled youth with social services or their parents, or to offer something as simple as a shower and hot meal. “We need to start small, simply and cheaply and pick it up

as demand increases,” he said. McElroy is applying for federal funding through he Capital Region Housing Corporation that could provide a down payment for a house in Langford or Colwood. He’s also in early talks with a foundation to provide operating funds for a youth shelter. Standing in the rough patch of earth where Romyn used to camp, McElroy said there is no reason why West Shore youth need to live rough, even for one night. He has West Shore business owners and developers offering makeshift shelter space.

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you could possibly hear me). I am tired of the bickering. It’s your planet also. Maybe you even have children, or grandchildren. And yes, “they” have convinced me that the planet and the human race are at risk. So even if it’s a long shot, I’d like to see some attention to that detail. I think it matters that we don’t seem to have learned the lessons of the oil spills. Do you think that they did nothing? Do you think that the oil companies have our best interests at heart? Do you think that the status quo is the only way to go to be able to achieve financial stability? I am not particularly concerned that you voice these opinions. I agree with you that there is a public relations war being waged. It makes a difference to me what you think, since a great many people seem to agree with you. My point is simply that I am tired and saddened by the seeming impossibility of reasonable debate, leading to reasonable action that would benefit us all. Ellie Friedenberg Victoria

“We don’t need $10 million, we need a place that can accommodate four to six youth on an interim basis. It would be a start and better than what we have now,” McElroy said. “We need to start something in the next month to get kids in out of the rain and out of the camps, to get a roof over their head and food in their bellies.” For more information on the West Shore youth shelter project, email Bill McElroy at bill. mcelroy@shaw.ca. To donate toward the project, contact the Pacific Centre Family Services Association at 250-478-8357. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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side the store and told him he was being arrested. The suspect fled, but the security officer caught up with him and a physical struggle ensued. Russell, off-duty at the time, happened to be in the area and helped handcuff the suspect who continued to resist arrest. A 31-year-old New Westminster resident was arrested, with $292 worth of stolen allergy medication.

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Sooke fishing derby cancelled Sharron Ho News staff

Sooke’s largest derby will be cancelled for the first time in 25 years due to late notification from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on fishery restrictions in the Juan de Fuca Strait. George Wetherell, president of the Juan de Fuca Invitational Salmon Championship Society, said this year’s derby, scheduled for Father’s Day weekend on July 17 and 18, has been cancelled due to a lack of time and uncertainty. “Unfortunately, we had to cancel our event because we’re running out of time to get everything organized,” Wetherell said. He said the society could not produce $20,000 worth of hats, shirts, regulation books and tickets for the derby without knowing the chinook fishery status for the summer. “There’s just so many things to do that I can’t leave all those businesses and people involved with the event to the last minute,” he said.

And with ticket sales slated for May 14, Wetherell said the society needed to know whether or not the retention of large chinook salmon would be permitted by mid-April at the latest. He met with DFO on a few occasions and sent letters regarding the chinook fishery, but received no updates. “I’ve waited and waited and agonized over it (the derby),” he said, but an event of that magnitude could not be planned within a few weeks. “This derby is a first class event, always has been. And if we can’t do it right, we can’t do it at all.” In prior years, the DFO has opened fishing for large salmon at midnight on the day of the derby. A move that may still happen, but announced too late. “Chances are they could do the same,” Wetherell said, but he added a decision on the chinook fishery should have been made in January. “I can’t throw my business, and my family life into chaos

and try to slam together an event this huge because of time appropriated to me by the DFO.” Last year the derby saw 700 entrants from all over the province, Washington State and Ontario, bringing in $400,000 to the local economy. The invitational has had such steady attendance that the waiting list was thrown out after no spaces opened up over the past 10 years. “Seven hundred people will be really disappointed when they hear the news, and they’ll have to find something else to do for Father’s Day after 25 years,” Wetherell said. Over the years, approximately $200,000 from the derby has been donated to salmon enhancement and restoration, with the main benefactor being The Pacific Salmon Foundation. “I’m still working, I run a construction company, and I have a family life. You don’t want to let the baby go, but sometimes you don’t have control over things.” According to Wetherell, there may be a derby next year.

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Two-part play explores modern post-war era Kyle Wells News staff

Hot summer nights, ice cold beer, sun-baked porches, the sweet sting of bourbon and the smooth lines of a classic car. These nostalgic, maybe even stereotypical, images define the spirit of Langham Theatre’s new production of 1959 Pink Thunderbird Convertible, written by American playwright James McLure. Set in Maynard, Texas, the play is a two-for-one look into the lives of six characters, three female, three male, in the troubled times of 1973. The Vietnam war has just ended, men are returning home to their old lives and the glory days of innocence are coming to an end. The play is made up of two, one-act plays that work separately but have connections both thematically and through character’s relationships. Two local actors-turned-directors are each taking a half and their own look at the themes and issues at the core of the whole. Paul Terry is making his directorial debut with his half of the play, entitled Lone Star. In the play three male characters are hanging out in a parking lot behind a late night bar in Maynard. Roy, the central character, is recently returned from the Vietnam war. A former jock, with all the perks that honour brings, Roy was the proud owner of the car of the title. Now Roy is trying to fit back into civilian life and figure out how to get on with it. Terry said that although it’s a story of a bygone era, its themes and intent ring true in this time of barely-post-Iraq and Afghanistan conflict. Despite the serious topics the play is a funny one, said Terry, that will get the audience laughing but give them something to chew on too.

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The girls in Laundry and Bourbon Shara Campsall (playing Elizabeth), left, Melissa Taylor (playing Amy Lee) and Kate Pagett (playing Hattie). “It is a very funny piece and yet it does have a contemporary relevance,” Terry said. A long time actor, Terry is leaving his comfort zone to

direct for the first time. Langham’s production committee made a deliberate effort to involve young, developing theatre types in the production and approached Terry specifically to take on the challenge. “I jumped at the chance, in fact, because I thought it would be interesting to see that world from the other side,” Terry said. “It’s been fascinating actually. I think I’ve learned a lot. It’s a much more all-encompassing view you have to have as a director.” Heather Jarvie, who is an actor and director, as well as a student at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, is directing Laundry and Bourbon, the other half of the play. Two characters from Jarvie’s play are married to two of the character’s from Terry’s play, but otherwise the works are not intertwined directly. They take place in different locations, at different times, and each stands alone as a work. “At the end of the day you shouldn’t feel like you’ve seen two plays, but two different looks at one kind of story,” Jarvie said. In Jarvie’s half, three women sit on a porch and dish. They gossip, they carry on, but they also tackle some issues, such as infidelity and the challenge of reestablishing a relationship with someone who has returned from war. “It’s a little gossipy and girlie and chit-chatty but at the same time we’re also seeing some really great relationships,” Jarvie said. “It’s certainly a lot of fun but there’s some meat to it as well.” The play runs until to May 12 Tuesdays through Saturdays, at 8 p.m. Matinees at 2 p.m. are also running on May 5 and May 12. Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors/ students and $14 per for groups of 10 or more, and are available at langhamtheatre.ca or by calling 250-384-2142. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Kick off your Sunday shoes Brittany Lee News staff

Reminisce and cut loose with a modern take on Footloose performed by soon-to-be graduates from the Canadian College of Performing Arts, April 27 and 28. This take on Footloose combines the classic characters with modern pop anthems to help move the story forward.

“At the heart of this pop-infused musical are characters that we ultimately care about as they come to terms with important losses in their life,” director Darold Roles said. The audience will relate to the story’s themes and be brought back to an age of innocence, he added. Roles promises a large-scale production that will show off “the hottest triplethreat talent in Canada.” CCPA students come from all across Canada to develop and hone their act-

ing, singing and dancing skills. For many of the performers, Footloose will be their last show with the college before launching their careers. Footloose is on April 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets range from $15 (for students) to $35. For more information or to order tickets, call 250-595-9970, or visit ccpacanada.com. editor@oakbaynews.com

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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL 45 View Royal Ave Individual and Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop Jan Drent, pastpresident of the Maritime Museum of B.C. holds one of the newly created S.S. Beaver Maritime Medal for Bravery in front of a model of the historic steamship at the museum in Bastion Square.

During Emergency Preparedness Week The Town of View Royal is offering two information sessions on emergency preparedness. Two workshops will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012: • 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (View Royal Town Hall Council Chambers) • 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (View Royal Fire Department -280 Island Hwy) Increase your knowledge – come and learn more about planning and preparing for many of the potential emergencies we face in this region. Please call the View Royal Emergency Program at 250-479-7322 or email emergencyprogram@viewroyal.ca to reserve a seat at one of the two workshop sessions.

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S.S. Beaver medal to recognize mariners Erin McCracken News staff

Individuals making outstanding contributions to B.C.’s maritime sector may be eligible to receive a new medal, launched by the Maritime Museum of B.C. in Victoria. “We think it’s a very suitable recognition for deserving individuals who make contributions in the marine field, and there isn’t anything like this (medal) right now,” said Jan Drent, museum pastpresident, who sits on the seven-member awards committee. The museum issued a call for nominations last week for potential recipients of the S.S. Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence. The first medal will be presented in the fall. Each year, up to three gold-plated medals will be granted to individuals who have made significant achievements in B.C., in marine-related fields of science, technology, business, maritime skills, nautical heritage, culture and academia. “We hope that this award will help draw attention to all of these (accomplishments) that are happening (in the marine sector),” Drent said. It’s only fitting that the medals were designed with the image of the S.S. Beaver, the first steamship on the West Coast, he said. In fact, the batch of medals to be awarded by the museum was cre-

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL 45 View Royal Ave, Town Hall Please note the following meeting dates: Monday, April 30, 2012 Special Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting Afternoon Session @ 3:30 p.m. Evening Session @ 7:00 p.m.

ated using copper and other materials salvaged decades ago from the wreck of the vessel. The ship, built in Britain in 1835 for the Hudson’s Bay Company, helped shape Victoria. “The Beaver was used as sort of a floating trading post, and worked up and down the coast,” Drent said. It came to Victoria in 1843, transporting James Douglas to the site he had chosen the previous year to build Fort Victoria. The vessel went on to transport gold rush prospectors between Victoria and the Lower Mainland and was used as a tug and transport vessel before she foundered on rocks at the entrance of Vancouver’s harbour in 1888. For medal nomination forms, visit mmbc.bc.ca.

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Dragster pulls into hall of fame Quarter Miler racer Al Clark’s legacy continues Travis Paterson News staff

The photographs are everywhere. Cars, drivers and race scenes cover the walls of Al Clark’s modified house garage in Fairfield. Born in England, Clark was raised in Victoria since the age of three, and started drag racing in 1962, his last year of high school. The car was owned by the Quarter Miler’s Club of Victoria, though there was no drag strip in town. His first real race was on an airplane runway in Arlington, Wash., which the airport used to shut down every couple of weeks for racing. “I did pretty good with that car, had some pretty successful days. We raced in Arlington for years.” Clark eventually bought the dragster from the Quarter Miler’s in 1966 and kept on winning races, rotating between Mill Bay’s Van Isle Dragway (1967-72), Mission City and San Cobble, which was the private road used to haul limestone from a quarry near Bamberton. “I kept improving it and it got faster and faster.” Throughout his 12-year racing career Clark raced in a few other dragsters, but his last race on the straightaways was in ’74, the same year he sold the car. And so it’s as a drag racer that Clark goes into the Greater Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame’s class of 2012. He’ll be inducted during Saturday night’s (April 28) banquet at the Eagle Ridge Com-

Al Clark is one of three 2012 inductees to the Greater Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame. His home garage is tailored to work on 1932 Fords, like this original ’32 Ford Tudor. Don Denton/News staff

munity Centre in Langford. Clark is one of three inductees. Stockcar racers Tim Christy and Gordie Alberg, as well as pioneers Harold Corbett, Mark Meeres and Barbara Prettie are the others. “You look back at the people who came from Victoria: Billy Foster, the first Canadian to race in Nascar, and Grant King, who built Indy cars in Indianapolis.

“It means a lot (to be in the hall with them) and all the great (circle-track) racers. And me being only the second drag racer inducted after Burt Sweeting (2011),” Clark said. Nowadays Clark is known for his work with 1932 Fords, reproducing them, repairing them, and organizing Victoria’s popular Deuce Days event.

“Deuce Days draws far and wide. I’ve got long-distance owners wanting to preregister.” The seventh Deuce Days festival is set for July 2013, and will draw about 900 coupes and various classics to the Inner Harbour of Victoria. About 450 of those will be the classic ’32s, or deuces, that the festival is named after.

Most, but not all school sports will survive teacher protests Mountain biking provincials axed Travis Paterson News staff

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forward are rugby, badminton, tennis and girls soccer. “What’s still questionable are track-andfield and golf. We’ll know by the end of the week if those (provincials) will happen.” Track and Field commissioner Kevin Mennie, who works out of St. Andrew’s regional school, said the league will try to finish, then make a decision for Lower Island and Island championships. “It’s very

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University of Victoria and Canadian national under-20 player Jaclyn Sawicki, 19, faces Bays United and Glenlyon Norfolk School player Caitlyn Ciceri, 13, during an improvised game of soccer on the provincial legislature.

Beautiful game gets $2M boost Players from the Canadian senior women’s national team, the University of Victoria Vikes women and the Bays United Gold girls played a pickup game on the lawn in front of the legislature on Tuesday (April 24) to celebrate the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup coming to Canada. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong announced a $2 million backing to help Vancouver host matches during the World Cup, which is the largest women’s-only sporting event in the world. “Seeing it in Vancouver would be absolutely amazing,” said 19-year-old Vike Jaclyn Sawicki.

The Coquitlam native already has one cap with the senior women’s national team and dreams of playing in the 2015 World Cup just minutes from her hometown. Current Vike Shannon Elder (Claremont) said the Vikes enjoyed travelling to Vancouver to see the semifinal and final of the recent CONCACAF women’s Olympic qualifying tournament at B.C. Place. Without a sizable stadium, Victoria is out of the running as a host for the 2015 Women’s World Cup. sports@vicnews.com

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For the second time this season, Club Gecko has put a lickin’ on the Victoria Titans in a tournament final. The Victoria Titans Red girls volleyball team settled for silver, losing to Vancouver’s Club Gecko in the final of last weekend’s U13 Girls Provincial Championships, held at Burnaby’s Harry Jerome Sports Centre. For the Titans Red, meeting Club Gecko in the finals is becoming something of a routine. Club Gecko went undefeated the whole year, having beat the Titans Red in the Super Spike final back in March. In Saturday’s (April 21) final, the Titans fell in two sets, 25-13 and 25-17. The Titans volleyball organization submitted two clubs into the girls U13 championships, with the Titans Red, made up of 12-yearolds, and the Titans Blue, made up of 11-year-olds. For a first-year team the Titans Blue finished a respectable eighth out of the 24 Div. 1

teams, suffering a quarterfinal loss to Club Gecko in two sets, 25-5 and 25-10. The two Titans squads met in the final of the recent Island championships held in Victoria, with Red prevailing.

Divers off to Germany Two divers from Saanich’s Boardworks Diving Club, Emily Schmidt and Courtney Hattie, are headed to the International Youth Diving Meeting in Dresden, Germany from April 26 to 29. Schmidt, 14, will compete in all three events: the one- and threemetre springboards and 10m platform. Hattie, 15, will also compete in all three events, though the tower is her specialty. The teen managed a top-12 finish among seniors on the 3m springboard at the Winter Diving National Championships, held at Saanich Commonwealth Place in December. sports@vicnews.com

TC 10-km run is Sunday morning

SPORTS CALENDAR Lacrosse Sat. April 28: Jr. A, Delta Islanders at Victoria Shamrocks, 5 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.

Rugby Sat. April 28: CDI men’s premier, UBC Old Boy Ravens at James Bay, Div. 1 at 1 p.m., Premiers at 2:45 p.m., MacDonald Park.

Sat. April 28: B.C. Third Division, quarterfinal playoff, Capilano-A at Velox, 11:30 a.m. at Velox Field.

Baseball Sat. April 28: B.C. Premier Baseball League, Langley Blaze at Victoria Mariners, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Henderson Park.

Sunday morning (April 29) is the annual TC 10-km run. Start times are 7:50 a.m. for wheelchairs, 8 a.m. for runners and walkers, and 11 a.m. for the 1.5-km kids run. Race starts at Government and Belleville streets.

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IN LOVING MEMORY of JIMMY HENSON 1960-2006 & brother JACK E. HENSON 1951-2010 We all miss you & love both so very much, you are in our hearts forever. Love Mom & family.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LOOKING FOR Avon Reps. Be your own boss. Earn extra money, work from home. Call 250-386-0070 to learn more.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS Bears In The Cupboard (Whippletree Junction). 25% off SPRING SALE April. 28 & 29, SpeciďŹ c brands (stufďŹ es, plushies and teddy bears). Come for a visit. CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901 DOLLHOUSE & Miniature Show & Sale Sat. May 5th, 10am-4pm St. Aidanâ€™s Church 3703 St. Aidanâ€™s St. Victoria Admission $5-12 & under Free. Wheelchair accessibleno strollers SPRING/SUMMER SOCCER PaciďŹ c Soccer Academy Coach: Harj Nandhra www.paciďŹ csoccer.ca

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: BROWN open toed Aldo heels at bus stop, Quadra/Lodge. Call 250-888-5398 FOUND: HAT, brown, stylish. Claim at BlueNote Cafe in James Bay across from Thriftyâ€™s. LOST: LADIES gold Concord watch with diamond trim. Very sentimental. Reward! Barbara 949-278-0283

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED CONCRETE Pump Operator required in Salmon Arm area. Must have experience Call Pete (1-250)833-5722 DATA ENTRY Operators. elan Data Makers. Minimum 60WPM. Good numeric keyboarding speed. Include keyboarding speeds in resume. Email resumes to: judym@elandatamakers.com HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview. 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. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 TEMPORARY OFA 3 Attendant reqâ€™d for shutdown at Jordan River. May 29-June 28. Not a camp job. Email resume and drivers abstract to Rescue One: raychickite@hotmail.com

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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â€œAS BRIGHT AS MORNING SUNSHINEâ€? 3128 Antrobus OPEN HOUSE May 05 1:304:00pm COLWOOD CREEK ESTATES: Rarely is a unique location with a beautifully ďŹ nished 1959 sq ft 3bd/3bath Colonial style family home with a modern functional ďŹ‚oor plan made available. Some of its many features include: MASTER BEDROOM with walk-incloset and 3pc shower, and FAMILY ROOM with walk-out SUNROOM to a PRIVATE fenced generous size property backing on to Colwood Park. From â€œtop to bottomâ€? everything is â€œbetter than newâ€?. For your personalized appointment please call RON@ 778-4320122. Further details can be obtained at MLS.CA (#307584) Allan McDowell/Sutton Group-Seafair Realty 604-240-8586 Directions: South on Jacklin to Sunridge Drive, then right turn on to Antrobus Cresc.

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking RNâ€™s & LPNâ€™s in the Victoria area to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation, or require peritoneal dialysis care. If you love working with children, we would be delighted to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciďŹ c training, as well as trach/vent courses. Please send your resume and cover letter to:

pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or Fax to 1-866-686-7435

SALES 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

Peden RV is looking to add an Experienced RV Technician to join our team. Previous RV repair experience is preferred. Propane certiďŹ cation would be an asset. Must be a reliable team player, self-starter with good communication skills. Wage based on experience. Please apply in person with resume at

10049 Galaran Rd., Sidney, or call Adam at 250-656-3464 to arrange other options.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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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

PETS EQUESTRIAN ARIAT TALL BOOTS. Leather upper, womanâ€™s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Worn once, excellent condition, still need breaking in. Originally $400, asking $300 obo. 250391-5992, leave message.

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

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

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STOCK REDUCTION Sale, No HST! Q/S Mattress set $199., Sofa/Bed $149., Recliner $99., 5Pc Dinette $99.., Bookcase $49., Picture Frames $1. More! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C

WANTED: CLEAN fridgeâ€™s, upright freezers, 24â€? stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

FREE POWER lift recliner, as new. (250)652-3690.

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

4 WOODEN chairs, need reupholstering, good cond. $25. 778-430-0883. CALLAWAY GOLF clubs, irons (3, 6, 8) right hand, $15 ea, 3 wood, $15. Book case, $15. Call 250-478-2116. DE-HUMIDIFIER, â€œSIMPLICITYâ€?, $30. Mens watch, $60, â€œFossilâ€?. 250-508-9008. LARGE LADY slipper orchid, purple ďŹ‚ower, $25. Call 250383-4578. MAPLE ROUND table 48â€? diameter, $40. 2 matching lamps $35/pair. 250-383-7335. PATIO TABLE, chairs and umbrella, $99. Call 250-4784703. RADIO & CD player ďŹ ts under kitchen cupboards, $35. Wade sm, 40+, $50. 250-5953210. WICKER PATIO set, never used, 5 pieces, tan w/green trim. $99. Call (250)727-2629.

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

Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–ADĂ– ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ–SHEETSĂ– ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES ANNUAL DEAN PARK SALE. Sat, April 28 9-2. 100 homes participating. Find everything you need here. From East Saanich Rd. enter at Forest Park, Dean Park or Barrett. COLWOOD: 2441 Sooke Rd., Apr. 28th, 9-3pm. Downsizing; odds & ends, antique squareboard, tools, golf, plants, wheelchair, etc. Rain or shine. COLWOOD, 568 Heatherly Rd., Sat & Sun, April. 28 & 29, 9am-2pm. Multi-Family, downsizing, moving sale. Many categories & new items. Something for everyone. FERNWOODPlant sale; Fri/Sat/Sun 8-4. 2335 Shakespeare St. Geraniums,perennials,fuchsia,dahlia tubers, bskt stuffers,tomato/pepper, herbs. LANGFORD, 2550 & 2554 Crystalview Dr., Sat & Sun, April. 28 & 29, 9am-2pm. Multi-Family Moving/Garage Sale.

GARAGE SALES

Giant Garage Sale Concession, Furniture, Clothing, Plants Wheel-chair access Sat Apr 28, 9am-1pm

Cadboro Bay United Church 2625 Arbutus Rd. SIDNEY, 10347 Bowerbank Rd., Sat, Apr. 28, 8am-12pm. OfďŹ ce/school supplies, lamps, childrenâ€™s books, records, stereo/electronics. Lotâ€™s more. ST. LUKEâ€™S Spring Fair. Saturday, April 28, 10am-2pm. 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd. Plants, Antiques, books, crafts, etc. Lunch is available! TRIANGLE MTN, 718 Bexhill Rd, Sat, Apr 28, 9am-2pm. Household, baby, child, adult.

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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

C. SAANICH, room for rent (ASAP). Quiet, garden area. 778-426-2294 after 8:30pm.

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

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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 SAANICH- 4 BDRM, 3 bath, 2 living rooms, W/D, $2000 NP/NS. Call (250)588-8829. SIDNEY: UNIQUE home, 3 bdrm upper, 2 bath, lots more, N/S, $1700+ (now). 250-6561452, come and see. 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. 250-479-4956. Fraser Tolmie Apts 1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1 and 2 bdrms 1-877-659-4069 www.frasertolmime.ca 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics

LANGFORD 2 BR grnd, priv patio, 5 appls, NS, NP, $1050/mo. util incl. 250-6343212 refs 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.

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SOOKE- 2 bdrm condo, fully furnished or not, 5 appls, huge patio, $1,075/mo. Steps to beach. Call 1-780-459-4999.

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SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+.Lease.(250)656-4003.

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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

ROOMS FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM for right person. Female preferred. 3 mos or more lease. Vic West/ Esq. $444./mo. inclds utils, phone, light brunch in morning. Please call 250-380-1575. GLEN LAKE furnished 1 Bdrm shared laundry, on the lake. $475 inclusive. Male preferred. Available Now. 250-478-1426.

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LIFE is BETTER at THE CAMELOT! Supported, affordable independent living in the heart of historical James Bay. For sale or rent. OPEN HOUSE EVERY WEEKEND 2pm-4pm!

TILLICUM AREA, semi furn, shared bath, kitchenette, internet & W/D, $475 incls cable, 250-727-3671 (Leave mess).

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER GORDON HEAD: new 2 bdrm suite, private ent, NP/NS, May 1, $1195 incls utils, internet & cable. Call 250-360-1327. LANGFORD. LEVEL entry 2 bdrm. 6 appl’s, utils incld. $1100.NS/NP. (250)478-3063. LANGFORD, NICE 1 bdrm level entry bsmt, fully reno’d, N/P, utils incl’d. Avail April. 20, $750 mo. Call 250-658-3676. ROYAL OAK: 2bdrm suite, NS/NP, $900+ water/hydro. 250-589-2873, 250-744-2861. SOOKE: HALF months free rent, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, stunning ocean views, pets cons, $725. (Now). Call (778)433-1618.

SUITES, UPPER 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, $1100. 778-426-4556. SOOKE: HALF months free rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, stunning ocean views, pets cons, $1100. (Now). (778)433-1618

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MARINE MARINE ACCESSORIES TRAILER, FOR small boats good condition, $750. Call (250)391-8627.

BOATS 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 $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

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BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

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

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BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

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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

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, April 27, 2012

Select your home. Select your mortgage. Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com

402-1000 Mcclure, $232,500 pg. 9

309-405 Quebec, $449,900

2-1020 Queens, $299,000

4674 Lochside, $1,048,000

4473 Cottontree Lane, $789,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

Saturday 11-1 & 2-4 & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

304-1121 Oscar St Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton, 250-889-4000

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

pg. 11

217 Ontario, $769,500

pg. 13

pg. 14

pg. 5

pg. 14

pg. 12

pg. 13

pg. 16

pg. 11

1601-751 Fairﬁeld, $509,999 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd May Liu 250 477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gunnar Stephenson, 250-884-0933

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Hal Decter 250 385-2033

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

pg. 12

pg. 13

pg. 44

pg. 14

pg. 11

pg. 6

Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-881-4099

441 Victoria, $874,900

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

Sunday 2-3:30 Newport Realty Rick Allen, 250-385-2033 pg. 33

754 Humboldt, $198,900

pg. 6

pg. 11

pg. 14

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333

pg. 6

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

306-75 Songhees Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

pg. 17

412-520 Dunedin St. Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Areas Real Estate Team, 250-361-1939

Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893

pg. 16

pg. 1

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

pg. 10

Saturday 12-1:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528

pg. 19

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

pg. 10

pg. 14

2112 Pentland, $1,055,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 15

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033 pg. 10

2237 Windsor Rd, $844,000

pg. 12

pg. 21

pg. 20

pg. 36

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Brett Jones, 250-385-2033

pg. 20

pg. 2

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bernie Wilkinson, 250-477-5353 pg. 34

pg. 36

pg. 43

pg. 12

4308 Hermes Close, $455,000 pg. 22

1 Cadboro Heights Pl, $479,900 pg. 22

1-4289 Wilkinson Rd Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

pg. 5

5709 Wallace, $789,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033 pg. 20

pg. 22

4921 Prospect, $979,900 pg. 5

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683

pg. 36

68 Regina

4413 Houlihan Pl, $669,000

4516 Limerick Lane, $1,029,900 pg. 3

pg. 21

14-3993 Columbine, $329,900

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

Saturday 11-12 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-881-4099

Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mary Beaumont, 250-889-2233

pg. 36

Thursday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Chris Barrington Foote, 250-479-3333

Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-881-4099

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

Saturday 1-2:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards, 250-477-9947

1965 Grandview, $754,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Chuck Meagher 250 477-1100

114-1110 Willow, $449,900 pg. 15

1528 Palahi Pl, $624,900

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Efﬂer 250 812-4910

209-799 Blackberry, $292,900

312-3969 Shelbourne, $289,900

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

pg. 41

539 Crossandra, $339,000

304-1505 Church Rd, $209,300 pg. 12

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301

1086 Roy Rd, $629,900 pg. 21

5024 Cordova Bay, $968,000

3320 Richmond Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Elﬁe Jeeves 250 477-7291

pg. 35

pg. 19

2006 Dron Pl, $788,800

101-1807 Oak Bay Ave

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 44

pg. 19

3236 Cedar Hill, $599,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Areas Real Estate Team, 250-361-1939 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577

308-1505 Church, $196,900

2625 Orchard Ave, $734,900

pg. 21

217-3277 Quadra St, $240,000

939 Carolwood Dr.

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jeannie Dewhurst 250 384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301

982 Taine, $459,900

934 Craigﬂower, $399,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

pg. 21

212-4480 Chatterton, $459,900 pg. 21

3401 Clovelly Court, $539,900 pg. 15

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

4173 Buckingham, $659,000 pg. 19

896 Violet Ave, $527,900

1366 Craigﬂower Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 21

4941 Lochside, $739,000 pg. 6

4942 Cordova Bay, $998,000 pg. 18

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Deana Fawcett, 250-893-8932 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

pg. 10

4467 Fairmont, $649,000

25-909 Admirals, $374,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat, 250 384-8124

1073 Oliver, $839,000

7-48 Montreal, $329,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate

pg. 41

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Karin Barlow 250-385-2033

2325 Dunlevy, $589,900

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

101-66 Songhees, $609,900

303-777 Blanshard, $289,900

pg. 18

1370 Craigﬂower Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

2184 Windsor Rd, $659,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003

807-66 Songhees Rd., $629,900 pg. 8

pg. 15

Saturday 10-11:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

402-103 Gorge Rd E, $539,000 pg. 7

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

778 Patrick, $815,000

4287 Gordon Head Rd, $649,900

pg. 8

3520 Upper Terrace, $898,900 Saturday 11-1 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Mike Ryan 250-477-1100

205-3010 Washington, $267,500 pg. 12

pg. 11

Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

3380 Upper Terr, $1,898,000

905 Richmond, $664,900

1050 Pentrelew, $729,000

577 Toronto St

Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535

pg. 20

1174 Sunnygrove Te, $699,000

pg. 34

3053 Henderson, $1,120,000

1-833 Princess, $296,900

pg. 36

pg. 18

1-733 Sea Terr, $469,900

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Andrew Holenchuk 250 744-3301

pg. 41

984 Taine, $569,000

205-1083 Tillicum, $269,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875

pg. 5

2-906 Admirals, $359,900

858 Parklands, $419,900 Sunday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Colin Gareau, 250-812-3451

302-1270 Beach Dr., $445,000

301-380 Waterfront, $549,900

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

pg. 35

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lucy Richardson 250 360 7399

820 Kincaid Pl., $629,900

101-1110 Willow St, $419,900

983 Dunsmuir, $508,888

103-620 Toronto St, $299,000

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram 250 385-2033

pg. 21

110-1505 Church Ave, $239,900

205-2125 Oak Bay, $346,500

Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-881-4099

Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns 250-478-0808

pg. 18

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 19

4009 Blackberry, $518,000

1912 Woodley Rd., $1,124,500

pg. 13

103-1527 Cold Harbour Rd, $289,900

Sunday 12-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Chris Barrington Foote, 250-479-3333

Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131

Sunday 1:30-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Chris Barrington Foote, 250-479-3333 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Jasmin Gerwien, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

102-415 Linden, $274,900

410-1433 Faircliff, $354,900

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Joseph Martin, 250-361-8167

Saturday 3:30-5:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

2205 Victor, $405,000 pg. 17

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 In Town Realty Magda Melounova, 604-323-6984

pg. 8

pg. 43

2-114 Ontario, $449,900

305-545 Manchester Rd, $209,900

1110 Pembroke, $424,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 20

4665 Amblewood Dr

31 Kaleigh, $549,000

350 Richmond, $859,900

604-75 Songhees

Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

pg. 14

204-1122 Hilda, $279,900

3093 Washington, $729,000

Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Adam Hales, 250-391-1893

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

102 Phyllis Dr, $679,000

412-165 Kimta, $629,000

204-924 Cook St, $267,900

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Karin Barlow 250-385-2033

107-75 Songhees

34 Philippa, $909,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rob Garry 250 384-8124

5-300 Six Mile, $324,900

1752 Lee, $779,000

1810 Hollywood Cres, $875,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250 477-1100

pg. 35

1323 McNair, $514,888

607 Wilson, $399,900 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

pg. 9

1-1146 Richardson

1121 Fort, $183,900

Apr. 26 - May 2 edition

3-828 Rupert Terrace

103-1270 Johnson, $299,500 pg. 13

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the

Thursday 3-5:15 Pemberton Holmes Jerad Daniels, 250-384-8124

1446 Fairﬁeld, $869,900

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

Published Every Thursday

104-1366 Hillside Ave, $315,000

Saturday 1-4 RW Herr, Broker 250 857-9570

Daily exc Friday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033

OPENHOUSES

502-250 Douglas, $389,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar 250 384-8124

Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stacey Dewhurst 250 384-8124

This Weekend’s

pg. 21

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

891 Royal Oak Ave, $819,000

4541 Elk Lake Dr., $529,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353

Sunday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Roger Jones 250 361-9838

pg. 19

pg. 22

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This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday 410-4394 West Saanich Rd, $429,900 Saturday 2-3:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

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Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301

pg. 5

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Apr.26 - May 2 edition of

1570 Sylvan, $799,900

3074 Metchosin Rd, $339,000

Westhills, $259,900

987 Rattanwood Pl, $559,000

Saturday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-479-333

pg. 23

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

pg. 23

pg. 6

pg. 26

2433 Prospector Way, $629,000

3130 Westridge Pl., $995,000

28-2070 Amelia Ave

44-530 Marsett Pl, $599,900

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Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

pg. 25

973 Cavalcade Terr, $459,900

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

pg. 35

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

477 Royal Bay, $749,900 pg. 25

Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

pg. 27

101-608 Fairway Ave, $299,900 4158 Holland, $724,900

3072 Mallard, $599,000

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 22

304-4535 Viewmont, $239,900

Sunday 2-4 Sparling Real Estate Don Sparling, 250-656-5511

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

pg. 23

pg. 22

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Efﬂer 250 812-4910

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

Saturday 11-1 Holmes Realty Ltd Lorne Klipper 250 656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989

2-959 Stelly’s Cross Rd Saturday 2:45-4:45 & Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 24

pg. 36

pg. 3

2031 Brethourpark Way, $529,000 pg. 23

7161 West Saanich

Sunday 2-4 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

pg. 23

pg. 6

108-7583 Central Saanich Rd, $169,900

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-889-3926

pg. 24

pg. 23

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301

Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250 380-6683

pg. 11

Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Sotheby’s International Donald St. Germain, 250-744-7136

974 Walfred Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353

Sunday 1-3:30 Pemberton Holmes Jerad Daniels, 250-384-8124

3001 Alouette, $494,900

pg. 41

pg. 28

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003

pg. 25

pg. 26

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301

pg. 10

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124 pg. 28

pg. 27

pg. 25

1043 Whitney Crt, $384,900

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301

pg. 43

pg. 28

Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andy Leimanis, 250-642-3240

pg. 28

240 Becher Bay Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301

pg. 34

1673 Narissa Pl, $414,000 pg. 26

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Jens Henderson, 250-858-5367

pg. 10

1077 Lisa Close, Shawnigan Lake Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Amanda Orr 250 474-4800

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Chris Barrington Foote, 250-479-3333

2779 Lakehurst Dr, $449,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Ted Tyrrell, 250-477-7291

pg. 25

3650 Propellor, $599,500 pg. 28

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

pg. 34

3705 Arbutus Drive N, $354,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate David Dand 250 477-7291

pg. 30

pg. 43

1075 Lisa Close, $445,000 pg. 27

Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248

pg. 36

36-2771 Spencer, $239,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Dennis Jabs, 250-882-7393

2465 Prospector, $659,900

pg. 5

3665 Vitality, $599,900

2390 Echo Valley Dr, $684,900 pg. 32

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Michael Williams, 250-642-3240

593 Latoria, $285,000

867 Arncote, $439,900 Saturday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

pg. 9

1313 Martock Rd, $619,900

pg. 28

3357 Painter Rd, $449,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Lori Kersten, 250-474-4800

Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484

2923 Sarah Dr, $949,800

2455 Prospector, $729,000

2324 Hoylake Cres, $412,900

320-9882 Fifth, $259,000 pg. 11

662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900

pg. 26

3426 Pattison Way, $489,900

Friday 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Sunday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-881-4099

pg. 27

110 Camli, $669,900

Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124

pg. 28

2850 Aldwynd

2140 Players Dr, $699,900

302-1240 Verdier Ave, $349,900 pg. 23

pg. 43

Tues to Fri 1-3 & Sat & Sun 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Pat Guiney 250 391-6400

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deanna Noyce 250 744-3301

pg. 36

104-825 Goldstream Ave, $279,900

311-866 Brock, $319,000 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277

117-643 Granderson, $369,000

9216 Mainwaring, $589,900

Saturday 2-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

1464 Kangaroo, $749,000

2414 Fleetwood Crt

304-611 Brookside, $399,000

943 Paconla Pl, $439,000

Daily 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

pg. 28

640 Strandlund, $419,500

62-2070 Amelia Ave, $219,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

408-3226 Jacklin $279,900

10305 Gabriola Pl, $484,900

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Joseph Martin, 250-474-4176

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683

pg. 26

987 Ironwood, $719,000

916 Grilse, $849,000

1780 Dean Park, $629,000

Sunday 11-1 Holmes Realty Ltd. James Bridge, 250-656-0911

Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Joseph Martin, 250-474-4176

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 474-6003

2386 Setchﬁeld Ave pg. 23

pg. 25

201-635 Brookside Rd, $310,000 pg. 27

pg. 8

4-10072 Third St

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-881-4099

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

503 Nellie Pl, $369,900 pg. 23

PG. 458872

2899 Young, $399,000

pg. 12

9204 Jura, $619,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301

pg. 10

Sunday 11-12 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-881-4099

9809 Seaport, $719,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willie, 250-479-3333

27-551 Bezanton, $494,900

108-2120 Harrow Gate, $419,900

9045 Lochside Dr, $949,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Gary Anderson, 250-744-3301

pg. 28

pg. 31

12-1287 Verdier, $409,900 pg. 33

Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

10980 Inwood Rd., $729,900

Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

2-2587 Selwyn, $104,900 pg. 26

995 Bonavista, $549,900

123-945 Bear Mountain, $510,000

10176 Tsaykum, $624,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 28

3689 Ridge Pond, $539,888 pg. 43

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003

2740 Sooke Rd, $349,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893

1280 Knute Way, $524,900

202-535 Heatherdale, $437,888

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns 250-478-0808

pg. 26

pg. 23

2684 James Island, $1,049,000

3330 Myles Mansell Rd, $399,000 pg. 5

68-2587 Selwyn, $175,000

3023 Arado, $559,900

946 Gade, $649,500

3054 Albina

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 31

1511 Oceanspray Dr, $789,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100

563 Brant Pl pg. 41

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277

pg. 34

957 Shawnigan Lake, $319,900 Thurs & Fri 1-4, Sat & Sun 11-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Daniel Weiss 250 383-1500

pg. 37

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, April 27, 2012

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Sophie Penner, 11, looks at the sun through a telescope with help from astronomer Joe Carr at Centennial Square. Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada are celebrating International Astronomy Day on April 28.

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Greater Victoria residents are invited to get a closer view of space as the University of Victoria hosts its annual Astronomy Day celebration featuring Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks, on Saturday. The event features telescope making, solar viewing, astrophotography workshops, hourly lectures and an outdoor planetary walk. In the evening (weather permitting), guests can stargaze through a large, 32-inch telescope on the roof of the Bob Wright Centre. McDonald will share his views on how space has evolved during his lifetime, in a presentation titled Vacations in Space: The Hottest Holiday Spots in the Solar System. “As a journalist, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the exploration of our solar system by robot,” he said. “I wanted to give a little travelogue of how I’ve felt like a passenger on Columbus’ ship as we’ve explored new worlds.”

McDonald will have pictures of discoveries, such as Mars’ pink sky, Jupiter’s ring, and volcanoes and oceans located on moons, to share. He encourages folks to come out and celebrate because there is a lot to learn about our universe. “There’s so much we don’t know about our universe … 95 per cent of the universe is something totally mysterious to us,” McDonald said. Astronomy Day runs from Bob McDonald April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with evening activities from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at UVic’s Bob Wright Centre, located east of the Elliott Building and south of parking lot B. McDonald’s talk starts at 7:30 p.m. in room A104 of the Bob Wright Centre. All-day parking is available for $2.25 but admission to the event is free. For more information, visit victoria.rasc.ca/ events/AstroDay/2012.

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Mill inspections ordered after second explosion Tom Fletcher Black Press

WorkSafeBC has ordered inspections of all B.C. sawmills after a second catastrophic explosion in four months has put the focus on the hazards of processing dry beetle-killed logs in B.C. Interior sawmills. Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the order went out Tuesday morning, as firefighters were still dealing with the fire follow-

ing Monday evening’s mill explosion and fire in Prince George. “There is a common factor here, and we’re all aware of it, and it’s sawdust,” MacDiarmid said. “So although we don’t know what caused the initial fires or explosions, we know that sawdust may be a factor.” MacDiarmid said WorkSafeBC does not have a specific policy for dust control in mills. A meeting is being convened Wednesday with

government, WorkSafeBC, industry and union representatives to determine their next steps. The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed one of 25 mill employees on site died after an explosion rocked the Lakeland Mills sawmill in Prince George Monday evening. The explosion and fire occurred suddenly on night shift, similar to the Jan. 20 explosion at the Babine Forest Products mill in Burns

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, April 27, 2012

Philanthropy

The Victoria Foundation & Black Press Working Together – how philanthropy shapes our community Eagle Wing Tours is the most recent business to join the Victoria Foundation’s 1% for the Planet partners. Note: this photo was taken with a telephoto lens, therefore visual compression makes it seem that the whales are closer to the boats than is really the case. Eagle Wing adheres to 100 metre and 183 metre viewing guidelines for Canadian and U.S. waters respectively. Volunteers with SeaChange Marine Conservation Society work on habitat restoration along Tod Inlet on the Saanich Peninsula.

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Business and environmental groups both play a part in environmental philanthropy Respondents to the Victoria Foundation’s 2011 Vital Signs® survey ranked our natural environment as number one of the 10 best things about Greater Victoria. The following is a sample of 2012 environmental projects supported by the foundation. The Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team coordinates efforts to protect and restore these dwindling ecosystems and the more than 100 at-risk species that make their homes in these environments. The team will use a $4,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation to deliver a series of regional workshops on its revised National Recovery Strategy for Garry Oak and Associated Ecosystems and Associated Species at Risk. “We believe everyone can have an impact on this work, so our idea was to develop a strategy that outlines something everyone can do,” said executive director Shyanne Smith. In addition to outlining the progress made to date, the new strategy will identify activities for individuals, local government planners, researchers and others. Homeowners, for example, are encouraged to use the tools and resources the team has developed to restore lawns or yards to Garry Oak meadows. The workshop schedule will be finalized in May. Check www.goert.ca for updated information. The Georgia Strait Alliance is using its $11,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation to

expand its Clean Marine B.C. program in the Capital Regional District, supporting area marinas to achieve eco-certification. Certification is based on environmental best practices including using environmentally friendly marine products and construction, developing waste management and recycling strategies, and optimizing energy and water conservation. “Benefits include a cleaner marine environment, a more environmentally conscious boating community, increased business for participating marinas, cost savings and improved community values in the CRD and beyond,” said Clean Marine program coordinator Michelle Young. The Georgia Strait Alliance is also publishing a green boating tips sheet to highlight how the boating community can reduce its environmental footprint. See www.GeorgiaStrait.org for more information. The SeaChangeMarine Conservation Society is using a $8,200 grant from the Victoria Foundation to help restore Tod Inlet. Executive Director Nikki Wright describes the area as a cultural and ecological treasure on the Saanich Peninsula. SeaChange is working in partnership with BC Parks, local First Nations communities and volunteers to bring back eelgrass and native terrestrial plant ecosystems by transplanting eelgrass plots, removing invasive plants species on the upper reaches of the inlet, planting native plants and offering ethno-botanical tours and cultural events. The project is called Connecting Cultures

to Place because Wright says it is about cultural and ecological restoration. “This inlet brings together cultures with deep roots in this place,” she said. “The Coast Salish hunt, fish, gather and practice sacred ceremonies here. Sikh and Chinese labourers worked in the former cement plant now known as Butchart Gardens. People of all ages and backgrounds are drawn to the tranquility. Restoring the inlet is restoring our spirits.” Upcoming opportunities to volunteer with invasive species removal will take place April 28, May 12 and May 26. Email seachange@shaw.ca for more information. 1% for the Planet is an international movement to engage local businesses in environmental philanthropy. The Victoria Foundation is one of Canada’s community foundations that is committed to promoting the 1% program. 1% members recognize their responsibility to – and dependence on – a healthy environment by donating a minimum of one per cent of their revenues or sales annually to environmental organizations. The Victoria Foundation’s partners in 1% for the Planet are: Eagle Wing Tours, the Good Planet Company, Hemp and Company, and Horne Coupar Barristers and Solicitors. “At Eagle Wing we believe that being a responsible steward means being active, positive contributors to the ecosystem we love and are able to make our living from,” said Brett Soberg, co-owner with Don Stewart of Eagle

Wing Tours, the newest 1% member in Victoria. “Our customers can take pride in knowing that their tourism dollars are leaving a positive impact on the whales and the marine environment we all depend on.” For more information see www.victoriafoundation.ca under “Leadership Projects.”

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