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Fire hall estimated to cost $8 million View Royal approves going forward with loan process Kyle Wells News staff
“We’ve had mattresses dumped in the ditch and Rod had to use the Bobcat to haul them out,” said Donna. Recently they’ve stumbled across two deer carcasses and a large aquarium. “I’d rather people knock on the door (and ask) for five bucks,” Donna said, explaining she’d pay the nominal fee to have the items properly recycled.
Taxpayers in View Royal now know how much they’ll need to shell out to replace the town’s 60 year old firehall. View Royal councillors have approved moving forward with the process to receive a loan for the new fire hall, now expected to cost just under $8 million. Only councillor Ron Mattson voted against the timeline, which includes an “alternative approval process,” or counter-petition. Residents who don’t approve of the loan have until July 11 to submit a form to View Royal municipal hall. Information about the alternative approval process is expected to be mailed out to residents shortly. If a total of 770 forms are returned, council will be forced to hold a referendum or drop the plan.
PLEASE SEE: Metchosin dumping grounds, Page A30
PLEASE SEE: Fire hall costs, Page A30
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Metchosin public works crew, Jim Paton and Gord Grivel, stand in a bin full of dumped items recovered from Metchosin roadways.
Residents sick of being dumped on Charla Huber News staff
Fridges, strollers and even sex toys are showing up in ditches along Metchosin roads. The District of Metchosin is at its wits end over an increase in illegal dumping. “We’ve been picking up heavy items like refrigerators and stoves,” said Joe Martignago, Metchosin’s chief administrative officer, explaining the long cul-de-sacs are the most common locations for illegal dumping.
Rod and Donna Bloomfield know too well, living at the top end of Neild Road. They have lived in their home for the past four years and, ever since moving in, have seen items dumped on their road. “It’s such a majestic view,” Rod said on his deck, overlooking a valley. “You don’t want to look at garbage on the side of the road on the way up here.” While they have never caught anyone in the act, the Bloomfields have felt the repercussions of the dumping over and over.
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Hitting the road for women riders
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Cruise promotes female motorcyclists and encourages safety on two wheels
Goldstream Gazette reporter Kyle Wells would like to let West Shore residents know what’s going on in the arts and entertainment world on any given weekend. For suggestions and shout outs please email news@goldstreamgazette.com or call 250-478-9552, ext. 242. For Kyle’s take on the latest theatrical and home video movie releases, including this past weekend’s premiere of The Avengers, playing at Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas, visit Kyle’s movie review blog CineFile at blogs.bclocalnews. com/cinefile or by following the link under Entertainment at www.goldstreamgazette.com.
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There were a lot of pink helmets as about 30 motorcycles cruised into a Millstream Road parking lot Friday morning for the International Female Ride Day. Since 2007, women in countries around the world have been suiting up and gearing down for this celebration of female motorcycle riders. This year, after rendezvousing in Langford, the women rode to Sooke and back and then up the Saanich Peninsula. Despite rain dampening the turnout (about 70 women had signed up), those who did join in were excited to hit the road. Promoting motorcycles among women is the main goal of the event for the female riders, who come from a variety of backgrounds and ages and are out to have fun. “We’re the fastest growing segment of new motorcyclists,” said rider and co-organizer Darlene Duncan. “I think it’s because women are finding the freedom and they’re being empowered and they’re taking to two wheels.” Duncan, who lives in Esquimalt, is a medical office manager by day and has been hitting the road on two wheels for about a year. She spent 28 years on the back of her husband’s bike and finally decided she wanted to take the reigns. She now uses her Honda Shadow VT500 to commute to work, rain or shine. “I wanted to have just a little bit more freedom and try something new,” Duncan said. Co-organizer Alison Smith, who lives in Victoria and owns Canadian Motorcycle Adventures, said the event is important, especially in light of some negative publicity about motorcycles. “There’s so much misconception about what a biker is,” Smith said. “We’re always looked at as badass. We’re not all badass. We’re lawyers, we’re bankers, we’re mothers, we’re caregivers.” news@goldstreamgazette.com
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Alison Smith gets ready to ride during an International Female Ride Day event. About 30 women riders cruised from Langford to Sooke and back and then up the Saanich Peninsula. The idea for the ride originated in Canada in 2007 with a group of women motorcyclists who wanted to encourage other woman to take up riding.
Historic building moving to front of development property Kyle Wells News staff
One of the oldest buildings in Greater Victoria is on the move. Developers of 468 Landmark – a two building, 100-unit project planned for Goldstream Avenue – are moving the historic Colwood Dairy building because it is in the way of the first phase of the project. Currently, the 16- by 26-foot building is hidden from view. The 150-year-old building will be moved to the front of the property, where it will be visible from the road and accessible to the public. Built in 1852 by Capt. Edward E. Langford, the small building served as a dairy on a cattle and sheep farm, said Stuart Stark, a heritage restoration consultant hired by the builders. The Dairy and Cheese House, which has 18-inch thick walls, is among the
oldest buildings in Victoria, and one of the six oldest in the province. Stark admires the way the developer has worked with the municipality to preserve the building, adding the intentions to move and restore the structure appear to be in step with proper heritage protection, given the situation. “I think that conserving it is fabulous,” Stark said. “In an ideal situation it would be preserved right where it sits. ... I’m really pleased that people paid attention to it and have proposed to look after it.” In terms of restoration, Stark is recommending a new roof and new windows and doors that keep with the period of the building. There are plans to have the building function as a museum, or display informative signage, but what that will entail has yet to
be determined. Co-developer Jim McLaren said his company saw the building as a great opportunity for marketing, as well as a chance to work with the community towards its preservation. “I just think it’s a great project to work with, recognizing the council has the foresight of zoning this type of property and is trying to do something that’s collectively beneficial to everybody,” McLaren said. “I just think the team’s working together.” McLaren said foundation work is expected by the end of May, and the Dairy House will be moved during that process. Sales will determine when the second phase of the project goes ahead, but the first phase is expected to take eight to 10 months to complete. news@goldstreamgazette.com
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Stuart Stark speaks about the history of Colwood’s Diary building, in back.
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Veteran B.C. Transit operator Gerry Leahy calls out the next stop over his radio in downtown Victoria on Friday. The bus company announced last week that operators will call out major stops for passengers travelling routes throughout the Capital Region.
Bus company returns to days of calling out stops Erin McCracken News staff
Before navigating his transit bus back into the flow of traffic in downtown Victoria along Douglas Street, Gerry Leahy grabs a hand-held radio and calls out the next major stop for his passengers. There hasn’t been a policy in place to call out stops on transit routes in Greater Victoria since electric streetcars trundled through Victoria, Esquimalt and Oak Bay, from the early 1890s to 1948. In calling out stops, Leahy now has something else in common with his grandfather, who likely called out stops when he drove streetcars – as well as with his father, who started with the streetcar company and later drove buses. “I think it’s a good experiment and idea, to see if we can help people get to their stops a little easier without letting one slip by them,” said Leahy, who has been a transit operator for 25 years. The call-out initiative, unveiled last Thursday, was a suggestion from a number of riders
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Though riders can still request drivers to call out certain stops, bus operators will be required to call out major stops under the new program. “There’s going to be a learning curve,” Burton said, adding that drivers are receiving safety training on delivering call-outs. “It’ll be a six-month process before it’s all in place.” Drivers won’t be permitted to make a call-out over the radio while they are driving – steering with one hand is not allowed. If they do need to make an announcement while the bus is moving, they will have to use good old-fashioned lung power to call out a stop. Though other transit systems in larger Canadian cities employ automated systems to announce stops, those technologies come with a steep price tag, Burton said. As the aging fleet of buses is replaced by new Nova buses, drivers will be able to use fixed microphones, she noted. “We’re looking at the most cost-effective ways to keep lines of communication going.” emccracken@vicnews.com
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The RCMP’s West Shore Street Crime Unit recovered three sticks of dynamite on Wednesday (April 30) from a Langford home on Sooke Road. The address has not been released, but RCMP said it was a semi-rural area. The street crime unit executed a search warrant on the property one week after police arrested three men connected to the home. When officers searching the house discovered the dynamite, they contacted the RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit in Vancouver. The unit safely disposed of three dynamite sticks, each measur-
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Dynamite sticks seized in a Sooke Road home ing 10 inches in length and 1.5 inches in diameter. The explosives had detonators attached, adding to the threat and unpredictablity of the situation. “It could have killed or caused extensive damage to a build-
ing,” said Sgt. Max Fossum, West Shore RCMP. “I am not sure if it could have blown up a house, but it was enough to kill.” The search warrent stemmed from an investigation by West Shore RCMP and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement unit of B.C. The three men arrested April 24 were armed with hand guns and had body armour. Police had kept the men under surveillance and watched them coming and going from the Sooke Road home. “Public safety is our No. 1 priority. The investigation is ongoing and we are examining the evidence that has been collected,” Fossum said. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
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Letting all kids be kids All-inclusive playground planned for Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
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West Shore Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Colwood Rotary, is raising funds to build an inclusive playground at the recreation centre. “The key (to universal playgrounds) is to present opportunities for all abilities,” said Gene Mazza, a senior landscape architect at Associated Engineering, whose services in designing the park are being offered for free. Of the $244,000 required to build the playground, more than half has yet to be raised. “We saw an opportunity and a need in the community,” said current president Russell Lazaruk. Members of the public are invited to sponsor bricks that will make up the playground’s retaining wall. Sponsors’ names will be engraved on the bricks, with small ones going for $100, medium ones for $150 and large ones for $200. People can also sponsor a piece of equipment, and have their name inscribed on a buck-a-bout (a four-way seesaw) for $2,500, on a bigga-dou-disk (a pair of large, circular swings) for $14,000 or on a high tower slide-o-rama (a large piece of climbing and sliding apparatus) for $21,000. Colwood Rotary has also been running 50/50 draws at Rugby Canada fixtures taking place at Langford’s City Centre Park. Other efforts include an art and wine festival planned for June 23, and a golf tournament planned tentatively for September. “Historically people thought of handicapped playgrounds for people with disabilities and regular playgrounds for more able-bodied children,” Mazza explained. That meant that kids of different abilities had to use different playgrounds. The idea of inclusive playgrounds is to provide a space where kids of all abilities can play together. “That’s the real spirit of an inclusive playground,” said Mazza. “The idea’s been around for a long
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Russell Lazaruk says the Rotary Club saw an opportunity to fill a need. time, but there’s been a push for it in the last five to 10 years,” said Mary Lou Wilmott, a sales consultant with RecTec, a Vancouver-based firm that designs and sells inclusive play equipment. The new playground at West Shore recreation will be located on the far east side, between the existing Colwood Rotary Picnic Shelter and the baseball diamonds. It will have one set of equipment designed for preschoolers, and another to accommodate older children, with a path leading up to the picnic area winding through the middle. Common features of inclusive playgrounds are big swings that are accessible from a wheelchair, allowing helpers to board as necessary and getting kids of all abilities playing closely together. “The idea isn’t just building for kids in wheelchairs,” said Wilmott. “You’ve got
to consider kids who are blind, kids with autism.” Braille inscribed toys for the visually impaired and spinning toys that have been shown to help autistic children are in the plans. “We hope to break ground in September,” said West Shore Parks and Recreation co-ordinator Bobbi Neal. “There’s talk of putting a water park in there at some point,” said Mazza. “It could become a centre of playground excellence down there.” For more information about the planned playground and to make a donation visit www.westshorerecreation.ca/facilities/ playground. A donation box and information sheets have also been placed at reception at the Juan de Fuca Rec Centre. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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A night firing exercise will be carried out at Heals Range on: 15 May 2012
Un exercice de tir de nuit aura lieu au champ de tir Heals le: 15 Mai 2012
Heals Range is located west of the junction of Willis Point Road and Wallace Drive, in Saanich, BC. The coordinates are 48° 32’ 40” North, 123° 27’ 00” West.
Le champ de tir Heals est situé à l’ouest de la jonction du chemin Willis Point et Wallace Drive, à Saanich, CB. Les coordonnées sont 48° 32’ 40” Nord, 123° 27’ 00” Ouest.
Bilingual signposts indicating that there is to be no trespassing mark the area.
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STRAY AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS Bombs, grenades, shells and similar explosive objects are a hazard to life and limb. Do not pick up or retain objects as souvenirs. If you have found or have in your possession any object, which you believe to be an explosive, notify your local police and arrangements will be made to dispose of it. No unauthorized person may enter this area and trespassing is prohibited. BY ORDER Base Commander Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
MUNITIONS ET EXPLOSIFS PERDUS Les bombes, grenades, obus et autres objets explosifs similaires posent des risques de blessures et de perte de vie. Ne ramassez pas ces objets et ne les gardez pas comme souvenirs. Si vous avez trouvé ou si vous en avez en votre possession un objet que vous croyez être un explosif, signalez-le à la police locale qui prendra les mesures nécessaires pour l’éliminer.
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Thinking inside the box Charla Huber
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DO YOU USE THE SHORELINE? THE TOWN NEEDS YOUR OPINION The Town of View Royal is looking for volunteer individuals to form a Shoreline Users Advisory Group as part of its ongoing Private Dock Development Guidelines Public Consultation Plan for the Esquimalt Harbour portion of the Town of View Royal shoreline. The Town is seeking those who value using the Esquimalt Harbour shoreline for boating, walking, swimming, diving, fishing and other uses for input on how current and future shoreline development may impact their use of the shore. This is in specific regard to how the proposed Private Dock Development Guidelines would impact their use of the shoreline within Esquimalt Harbour. The commitment for the group would be limited to approximately 2-4 weekday evening meetings between now and August. To ensure a well-rounded representation we ask that these individuals not be shoreline property owners as we are already forming a separate advisory group for that purpose. Further information on the process can be found by visiting the Town of View Royal website (www.viewroyal.ca) and selecting the ‘Projects’ section underneath the Town Hall heading. Please contact James Davison at jdavison@viewroyal.ca or (250) 479-6800 for more information, for a copy of the draft guidelines document, or to provide feedback.
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Ian King wants to sell you a Bluff Box. The Metchosin farmer has planted his crops at Sea Bluff Farm and is looking for people willing to pre-order a weekly supply of seasonable veggies. Sea Bluff Farm sells about onethird of its produce through the food box program. King also uses farmer’s markets and sells directly to restaurants. “We’d be interested in expanding the box program,” said King, explaining that, as a farmer, knowing how many customers you have helps when it comes to planting and selling crops. There are three sizes of boxes to choose from including mini, regular and family boxes. The mini box has about four items, a regular box will have between seven to nine and the family box includes about 15 to 20 vegetables. The box program begins June 1 and crops expected to be ready include radishes, salad greens, broccoli, beets, onions, kale and garlic scapes. Throughout the summer, Bluff Box users can find some surprising veggies including baby blue hubbard and red curry squashes. “It can really expand people’s tastes,” King said. The farm has a blog to accompany the boxes to provide tips and recipes with some of the more obscure vegetables. “We grow giant beets that get as big as your head,” King said, holding out his hands to emphasize the massive root vegetables available on request. Sea Bluff Farm is not certified organic, but its produce is grown without pesticides or fertilizers.
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Ian King, manager at Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin, takes a nibble of an arugula leaf in the green house. King is looking to fill 50 spots that will be available for his food box program, Bluff Boxes, starting June 1. “This will be fresher and higher quality than what you would get in the grocery store,” King said. “Your dollars go straight to the farm and to the local farmer.” Aside from what is grown at Sea Bluff, King also purchases produce for the boxes from six other local farms. Boxes can be picked up from the farm in Metchosin on Woo-
ton Road, as well as in Langford or the Fernwood neighbourhood in Victoria. The program runs from June to November. For more information on the Bluff Box program, contact King at info@seablufffarm.ca or Holland Gidney at bluffbox@telus. net. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
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About the Bluff Box program Aside from helping out a local farmer and gaining organic produce that’s spent more time in the ground than on a truck, there’s another added bonus to buying from Sea Bluff Farms. Food boxes feature freshly picked vegetables, allowing buyers to try new types of produce. Some will be common and other’s will not. This is the second year Bluff Boxes have been available, though similar programs are available from other local farms. Over the course of the season, about 40 varieties of vegetables will be harvested and boxed up. Boxes are available June to November.
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Life on the streets leads to lessons in gratitude Langford resident in film putting the spotlight on homelessness Charla Huber News staff
When Langford resident Michael Wallace turns on a light in his home he says “thank you.” He says the same when he turns on a tap or flushes his toilet. In his one-bedroom suite, a couch and bed occupy the living room while the bedroom houses guitars and his music studio. It’s a world away from living on the streets of Victoria. After a series of unfortunate events, including a tragic car crash that nearly killed his son, the 56-year-old singledad found himself homeless for five years starting in 2002. Metchosin filmmaker and University of Victoria student Shiraz Higgins, 22, has explored Wallace’s life of living rough in the documentary film So Close to Home. In an honest and vulnerable narration, Wallace talks about his experiences and feelings of sorrow, hopelessness and gratitude as he revisits old haunts on the streets of downtown Victoria or squatting in a home near Elk Lake. Throughout his life on the street, Wallace always had his acoustic guitar, a black Fender. “A homeless person told me to get one with the lacquer because it (could withstand) the rain,” Wallace said. “When it rained I could loosen the strings and put my clothes inside.” He composed more than 300 guitar songs and his music is featured on the film’s soundtrack. At his lowest point, Wallace said all he needed was to talk to someone.
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Langford resident Michael Wallace was profiled in So Close to Home a documentary by Metchosin filmmaker Shiraz Higgins. The film explores Wallace’s experiences being homeless in Greater Victoria. “You never know about someone unless you talk to them and truly take the time to listen,” Wallace said. Higgins met Wallace through the editor of the Street Newz publication in Victoria about four years ago. Wallace was
eager to tell his story. “There are some scenes that are pretty heavy stuff, but the rest of the time filming was all laughs,” Higgins said. “He would break down (in tears) and then there would be laughs right after.” Filming started in September 2009, and extended over two and a half years. Higgins’ friend Darrin DeStephanis helped with interviews and filming. “Darrin and I were both affected by making the film,” Higgins said. “It definitely makes me feel lucky to have avoided this type of hardship in my life.” The sincerity of Higgins and DeStephanis allowed Wallace to open up in front of the camera, he said. “I have to thank Shiraz because this was like therapy to me.” One month before filming began, Wallace found a place to live. His son, Arthur, bought a home in Langford with a settlement he received from the car crash, and his father moved into the basement suite. Wallace has found work as a carpenter, as well as rebuilding a boat and doing odd handyman jobs. He is also working to establish an organic farm in Saanich. “Michael has a positive outlook on life,” Higgins noted. “People want to listen to him and be around him.” To view the film go to Soclosetohome.ca. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
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Naming revenue not so abhorrent City of Victoria councillors recently introduced the possibility of tendering corporate naming rights to major city facilities, including the Victoria Conference Centre.
People responding to an online petition that has sprung up on the matter have taken the stance that allowing businesses to brand public facilities, with a corporate name or logo, is an invasion of the taxpayers’ right to enjoy advertising-free public space. However, the idea of using private dollars to help fund public programs and facilities in any municipality seems to be a good savings of taxpayers’ money. Before people get all excited about the prospect of every parks department shed or swimming pool being “corporatized,� it’s obvious not every office building or arena in the Capital Region is high-profile enough to warrant or even attract corporate interest. Unlike the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, which happened to have enough space to allow a giant, conical shopping basket to be erected on one corner, plus a more tasteful rendition of its store logo on the main entrance to the building, most city buildings don’t have great amounts of space to play with. For those that do, however, there are other examples of how it can work. The West Shore has seen its two arenas named for Bear Mountain and Westhills, both housing developments and companies whose names have more of a geographic than a corporate sound to them. The Island Savings Centre in Duncan is another arena in which a local company teamed up with a municipality to mutual benefit. And let’s remember, just because a company has its name attached to a building doesn’t mean it gets to dictate how the facility is used. The province foolishly let an opportunity slip away when it chose to keep the name on B.C. Place Stadium. At a time when taxpayers are getting frustrated by continual property tax increases, municipalities shouldn’t reject outright this potential source of revenue. 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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he B.C. NDP has ramped up the federal panel offer any source its opposition to the profor this assertion. posed Northern Gateway oil This argument flared up in 2006 pipeline. after Methanex Corp. shut down First the party formalits Kitimat methanol ized objections already plant. Instead of shipping expressed by NDP MLAs methanol out, a practice who have spoken at hearthat was never quesings held by the federal tioned, it started bringing review panel along the tankers into the Kitimat B.C. coast. Leader Adrian port loaded with a liquid Dix sent an 11-page letnatural gas by-product ter to the panel, then called condensate. From launched an attack on the there it is sent by rail to B.C. Liberal government Alberta to dilute oil sands in the legislature that crude. This process led to Tom Fletcher Enbridge’s emphasized the letter’s proposed douB.C. Views top objection. ble pipeline that would Why doesn’t Premier send condensate east and Christy Clark stand up to Ottawa diluted crude west. and protest the abandonment of The Dogwood Initiative, one of the long-standing “moratorium the multiple U.S.-funded groups that and exclusion zone� on oil tanknow dominate B.C.’s environmental ers off B.C.’s north coast, Dix and lobby, rose to protest these early NDP energy critic Rob Fleming condensate shipments, saying they demanded. violate a moratorium on tankers. Clark’s answer was the same one Wrong, said Don Rodden, superingiven for many years by federal and tendent of environmental response provincial governments. The 1972 for the Canadian Coast Guard federal “moratorium� was directed Pacific Region. The 1972 moratoat offshore oil drilling, not tankers rium “wouldn’t apply to vessels bound for B.C. A separate Canadacoming into Canadian ports like U.S. agreement in 1998 calls for U.S. Kitimat,� Rodden told the Globe and tankers to avoid B.C.’s Inside PasMail at the time. sage as they transport Alaska crude The Coast Guard would be the oil to refineries in Washington state agency legally required to enforce and further south. such a tanker ban, if one existed. I asked Fleming for documentaAs I’ve mentioned before, there tion that shows tankers are banned are legitimate arguments against the from B.C.’s north coast. He said it Northern Gateway proposal. This is “fragmented,� which means he hippy-fantasy tanker moratorium doesn’t have any. Nor does the isn’t one of them. NDP’s heavily footnoted letter to Then there is the hypocrisy
and pro-U.S. bias that is so clearly evident in the manipulated B.C. debate. The Northern Gateway pipeline would generate as many as 350 tanker trips each year to and from Kitimat. More than twice that many tankers already sail each year through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, past the Gulf and San Juan Islands. Many are heading to refinery complexes at March Point and Cherry Point in Washington. These supertankers can be seen sailing past Victoria most days. Strangely, this U.S. crude traffic excites no protests. Some of the smaller tankers come in to fill up from the Trans-Mountain pipeline in Burnaby, whose operator is preparing a bid for expansion. This attracts protests organized by people paid to oppose Alberta “tar sands� oil. Where do urban protesters think we get the gasoline and diesel fuel sold at B.C. filling stations? Do they think it’s all made at the little Chevron refinery in Burnaby, the last remnant of refining capacity in southern B.C.? We could use a serious debate about how B.C. handles petroleum. Instead, we see factually inaccurate claims promoted by U.S. interests to attack Canadian crude only. Our opposition politicians and media mostly just go along for the ride. tfletcher@blackpress.ca —Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.
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LETTERS Money should go to those who can’t afford government plans We seem to have come up with a plan to fix the EN Railway and train, the trip that only a few are able to afford. In this case, the specialist neglected to mention how much it would cost to fix the bridges and tressels in said project, nevermind the $17 million dollars they estimated the job to cost (let’s forget that number completely, i’m sure it will only cover management costs.) I guess we have money for everything but our priorities: children and retirees. On top of that, we have our politicians spending our money with no hesitation. Limo rides, expensive hotels, and $16 glasses of juice. That glass of juice alone is 320 pop cans that someone had to collect to help a charity or child in need because there’s no money for that. Fantastic, isn’t it? I find it odd that Langford wants the CRD to pay for a trail along the E&N track, when the Galloping Goose trail is so close to it from the interchange mess at TCH past Colwood centre – and what’s that trail past Glen Lake? And hasn’t Colwood and Langford included bike lanes in their reconstruction of streets such as OIH, Wale, Goldstream, Veterans Parkway, and Langford Parkway which accesses WestHills? Stefan Mieczkowski Goldstream
Bike seizure editorial short on suggestions Re: Civil forfeiture muddies message (Our View, May 4) This editorial is basically filled with platitudes and does a disservice to the police, whose job is never easy at the best of times. Your suggested alternative to the seizure of the motorbike, that “the police could better serve their public by ensuring this rider, and other potential daredevils, learn about the very real consequences of very bad decisions,” offers no advice as to how the police might do this. And you justify your complaint on the grounds “that the public has not heard enough evidence to merit the police taking away the personal property of an Esquimalt mom.” Seems to me that the bike shown on the video and the one the police took away are one and the same.
What else do we need to know? I wish you could have sat in the same provincial courtroom I did recently. I don’t have the wording of the charge, but the man found guilty had hit and injured a woman. The Crown, as I recall, wanted a nine-month prison term and the defence wanted about four months. The judge told them he didn’t like either of their solutions because “warehousing” someone for a period of time didn’t seem to him to have – to borrow your words – “a real consequence.” He wanted something that had a sting in it to make it abundantly clear to the man that what he had done was very, very, serious. So he hit the man where it hurts most, in his pocketbook, with a $2,500 fine. In my view, seizing that bike sends the same kind of message. Bill Ellis Oak Bay
Discouraging that rodeos still considered entertainment It is very discouraging that the City of Langford and local business still support and promote the Luxton Pro Rode. The rodeo continues to schedule events that are cruel to animals such as calf roping and steer wrestling. These events cause stress, fear and risk of serious injury and death to the animals involved. These acts are not happening on a farm but in the suburbs as entertainment for people. If a chased down and terrified puppy or kitten was treated as the calves are in roping events, the general public would be outraged but for some reason these gentle creatures do not get the same respect. Animals do not get a choice about participating in these events and I urge you not to attend or support the cruelty to animals occuring this May long weekend at the Luxton grounds. More information regarding animal cruelty and rodeos can be found at www.peta.org Melissa de Meulles Victoria
Trails needed where there aren’t any already Wouldn’t it be far more appropriate to make trails where there aren’t any nearby?
Isn’t that what CRD is trying to do through lower View Royal and Esquimalt, because the Galloping Goose is north of the freeway? (Even the Esquimalt part of that trail is not as useful to VR people as claimed, since there is a trail along the Gorge from Admirals to Tillicum (perhaps it could be extended to Selkirk, thus close to downtown, as Gorge Road is dangerous due lack of policing of vehicle drivers).) I expect there are other parts of Langford that could make better use of money for trails. And parts of Saanich – how safe is it to bicycle to Camosun College campuses and UVic? And paving more of the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails would help commuters. Keith Sketchley Saanich
B.C. Hydro thanks customers for smart meter patience I want to thank to our B.C. Hydro customers for their patience as we move to modernize our electrical system so we can better meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power. Over one million smart meters have been installed -- about a 60 percent completion rate for the province. With a project of this size, it’s not going to be perfect; we acknowledge that and appreciate your patience. The new meters provide a lot of benefits: faster power restoration when there’s an outage, new tools to help save energy and money, and reduced costs with savings passed to our customers. Customer feedback is very important to us, including the tough questions. A colder winter coupled with a rate increase at the time new meters were installed caused some to ask if the higher bill is a result of the new meter. All concerns brought to our attention are investigated. What we are finding is that bills are often consistent with past use; or there has been a manual misread of the meter. If neither of those are the cause, we look at every other possible source, including the meter. Over half of the inquiries regarding high bills this year have come from customers with the old meters, not new smart meters. Like the millions of mass-produced electronic devices we power, there will
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be a small number of meters that might not work properly. The old meters had the same shortcomings. Out of over a million new meters installed to date, a very small number experienced any problems. The beauty of the new meters is that the vast majority of these problems are being caught by system checks and do not affect customer bills. When our smart grid is operational, it will be easier to detect problems and fix them much faster. To learn more about the new meters, visit bchydro.com/smartmeters. To find out more about your bill, sign up for an online account at bchydro.com or call our customer service team at 1.800.224.9376. Again thank you for your patience. Ted Olynyk Community Relations Vancouver Island B.C. Hydro
Rail options for Blue Bridge still available As costs escalate and more questions arise on the design for the replacement for the Johnson Street Bridge, it could be time to step back and re-evaluate the project. We now know that there is funding for the E&N railway, so we need to consider bringing the rail line back over the bridge, a possibility that is missing from the new design. Victoria city council claims it has preserved the right-of-way if rail were to be added in the future, but this would need to be in the way of a separate span built alongside the new bridge. Council appears to be conflicted on how to proceed with this huge infrastructure expenditure. According to the 1924 engineers report on the construction of the bridge, the vehicle bridge was designed to carry the E&N railway, until the rail portion of the bridge was completed at a later date. This vehicle span was then tested successfully with a train of heavily loaded gravel cars. With this in mind, there is the option of keeping rail on the Johnson Street Bridge by refurbishing the present bridge. This approach would be much cheaper than was originally projected, since that cost would have been to repair two spans. Dennis Robinson Saanich
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Members of the recently appointed deer management Citizens Advisory Council will meet for the first time tonight (May 9). The 11 member committee, which includes representatives from the commercial farming and First Nation communities, was announced by the Capital Regional District in late April. “A variety of people with a variety of experiences” were selected, according to Vic Derman, vice-chair of the CRD’s planning, transportation, and protective services committee. The committee put out a call for citizens to form a deer advisory council in March, in response to controversy over how to handle the overpopulation of deer, and the number of deer-human conflicts in the Capital Region. Derman added that he tried not to select applicants who had already publicly voiced their opinions on the issue. “If somebody said, ‘I’m definitely against this’ or ‘I’m definitely for this’ … there’s probably a little bit of detriment of being on the (deer advisory) committee,” Derman said.
“Everybody will have some personal opinion prior to going in but the hope, for me at least, is that we picked people who would be willing to put that aside, listen to all the evidence and come up with what, in their view, is the best possible answer.” Members of the group, with support from technical and scientific experts, will help guide the development of a regional deer management strategy. The group’s first meeting takes place Wednesday night from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. in room 107 of the CRD headquarters, 625 Fisgard St. Members of the public are welcome attend. Recommendations to the CRD are due in July. The group consists of five representatives from Victoria, Esquimalt, Oak Bay and Saanich; four from the Peninsula; and two from the West Shore. The members are: Richard Christiansen, Wendy Fox, Lisa Kadonage, Sol Kinnis, Terry Michell, Robert Moody, Patrick O’Rourke, Jocelyn Skrlac, Philip Tom, Kerri Ward and Robin Bassett. Of the group three are commercial farmers: Fox from Silver Rill Farm, Kinnis, co-owner of urban farming co-operative City Harvest; and Michell of Michell Farms. For more information, visit crd. bc.ca/deermanagement. reporter@vicnews.com
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Carnation campaign raises funds, awareness for MS
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As Mother’s Day weekend approaches, local volunteers and supporters are set to don their carnations for the annual Carnation Campaign for the MS Society of Canada. The carnation is Canada’s oldest and most-recognized symbol of the quest to end multiple sclerosis, and volunteers here in Victoria will join those in more than 280 commu-
nities across Canada May 10 to 12, selling carnations in support of MS research and services. Because women are diagnosed with MS three times as often as men, the timing of the campaign resonates with volunteers and the community – many of those living with MS are mothers, while others have mothers affected by this disease.
Launched in 1975, the Carnation Campaign has raised more than $45 million since its inception. For more information, visit mssociety.ca Victoria’s Sikh Temple marks centennial The Victoria Sikh Temple is turning 100 this month and the local Sikh community has planned a week of celebrations.
The Khasla Diwan Society of Victoria manages the Sikh Temple of Victoria and its members have planned a variety of events to mark the important anniversary and honour past residents and their contributions. In addition to religious services, traditional “Langar,” or communion meals will be served through the week and displays will
celebrate past leaders and events. The celebrations culminate with a special service Sunday, May 20. Organizers of a May 21 car show at the Langford Costco are seeking support for the fundraiser for B.C. Children’s Hospital, including monetary donations (a tax receipt can be issued), door prizes and interest from those who would like to participate in the car show. FMI: Nicole Gillis, ngillis99@gmail.com or 250-893-0455. To May 12 – Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria LOOK Fine Arts Exhibition, at the Bay Centre, lower level. On-site working artists and performers daily. FMI: Cacgv.ca May 12 – Esquimalt Garden Club presents “Under the Arches” annuals plant sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Archie Browning Arena. Geraniums, petunias, impatiens, marigolds, begonias, herbs and herb pots – perfect for Mother’s Day!. May 12 – Mother’s Day Luncheon and Plant Sale, St. Peter’s, Lakehill, 3939 St. Peter’s Rd. at Quadra. Chicken Pot Pie luncheon, $10, plus bake sale and hanging basket sale.
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in Greater Victoria and Sidney to support the 24th annual benefit for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Enjoy a hamburger or hot dog, a drink and bag of chips for a minimum donation of $3. FMI: www. mmmeatshops.com or www.charitybbqday. ca/home.asp May 12 & 13 – Victoria Conservatory of Music Mother’s Day Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $30 from the conservatory, Thrifty Foods’ Victoria stores and various other locations – go to vcm.bc.ca/ticketsgarden-tour or call 250386-5311. May 14 – Victoria Fibromyalgia Networking (Support) Group meets at 1 p.m. at First Metropolitan United Church, Quadra & Balmoral (enter from the Balmoral courtyard). Min. $2 donation to cover costs. FMI: 250381-5202 or 250-3811182. May 26 & 27 – Mt Tolmie Studio is open, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists include painters, a woodcrafter, a photographer and a potter. Maps are available at mtstudiotour.ca, at the Nellie McClung Library, and the Cedar Hill and Gordon Head Rec Centres. FMI: Gerald Fleming, 250-477-8277. May 29 – The Saanich Emergency Program hosts a free individual and family emergency preparedness session for Saanich residents, 7 to 9 p.m. at Commonwealth Place. Learn to plan and prepare before disaster strikes. Register early at 250 475-7600 (Course #470012). June 3 – First Open Heart Society of B.C.’s 39th annual Walk for Hearts and silent auction is on at the Scout Hall in Sidney. The day includes door prizes, food and more. Registration is at 11 a.m. Proceeds to Royal Jubilee Hospital. FMI: 250595-2123 or www.fohs. bc.ca
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THE ARTS
Hot ticket: Jazz Singer Miranda Sage at Hermann’s, May 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets $18
Miranda Sage has thrived by taking daring leaps into the unknown. Her show Strayhorn, Mancini and Me is a bold venture, bringing a treasure trove of old jazz compositions and new songs to the stage.
Funnyman Fred Penner highlights kids fest Kyle Slavin News staff
Fred Penner, one of Canada’s most celebrated children’s entertainers, committed his life to the world of entertainment when he was just a young man in the early ‘70s after tragedy struck his family. “I had a younger sister, who was a Down syndrome child, she passed away, and a year later my dad died. So in my early 20s I had this intense mortality check and made the decision there and then to attempt to follow my bliss and pursue music as a career,” Penner told the News last week, on the phone from Toronto. Though he had a formal education in economics – a career he says he never would’ve enjoyed – his first serious foray into the industry was with a comedic folk band that played in bars and universities. Penner, who scored a CBC TV show, Fred Penner’s Place in 1985 after half a decade of success writing children’s music, says the core elements of performing with the comedic band – communication,
interaction, participation – continue to help him today. “We’re in an absolutely messed up world. The insanity is complete. The battles that are raging in every corner of this planet are constant,” Penner began, “and the only way, I think, to find a balance in this is through human contact.” That’s why, he said, events like this weekend’s Island Children’s Festival, are important. “What we need to do is really focus on the kids. Because if we make a strong child, if they really understand who they are and how they fit in the global perspective, in the environmental world, how they interact with each other, then we’ll actually have a chance at affecting the next generation,” he said. Penner will headline this Saturday’s Island Children’s Festival at the Island Montessori House School at 5575 W. Saanich Rd. In addition to music, there will also be kids crafts, face painting, children’s yoga, storytelling and a bouncy castle. Penner, who asked that his age not be shared, says he feels like
Island Children’s Festival ■ When: Saturday, May 12, 1 to 5 p.m. ■ Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Kids under 6 are free. Available at any Megson FitzPatrick Insurance location. ■ For more info: islandchildrensfestival.com
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Popular children’s entertainer Fred Penner headlines the Island Children’s Festival this weekend. he’s 30 years old, based on the life, emotional energy and youthful exuberance he continues to
exude. Having been a pioneer in the industry for 40 years, he said chil-
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dren’s entertainment has been watered down by businesses looking to make money, rather than working on a philosophy of putting kids first. “There needs to be a new level of commitment of work for children and families. It’s not just a matter of getting up and singing songs – it’s essential to your understanding of life and how you communicate with people,” Penner said. “Never underestimate your ability to make a difference in the life of a child.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Vanishing Point by Wendy Skog is part of her solo show Parade, Energy moving in Space at the Martin Bachelor Gallery until May 24.
Art explores energy Tyler Branston photo
All Else Fails breaks the rules Socially conscious, lyrically poetic, rife with apocalyptic symbolism, All Else Fails is poised to take the world by storm. Playing an aggressively dark blend of punk, metal and rock, this well-established Edmonton-based band breaks the traditional ideals of its genre by producing music infused with experimental elements, incorporating classical music, electronica influenced synth lines and spoken word sampling. This is metal for a new audience, one that’s ready for what’s beyond the ordinary. On the local circuit via their indie label Suicidal Bride Records, All Else Fails frequently shares the stage with some of Canada’s top touring indie acts such as Ninjaspy, Endast, Quartered, Fattooth, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Submerge the Sky and Without Mercy. Find out what all the buzz is about, as All Else Fails plays with Synapse and Two Years and Counting on May 10 at Logan’s Pub, 1821 Cook Street. The show is at 9:30, tickets are $10.
Wendy Skog says her paintings are about coloured lights, the afterlife and the underworld, sex, violence, and flying objects. In her new show Parade, Energy moving in Space, Scog explores the relationship among a full spectrum of colours and shades in an abstract journey that for each canvas begins with no pre-conceived destination and evolves toward a point of harmony. “My work is a kind of wordless meditation, transforming mind into matter and expressed as energy moving in space,” she says. “The paintings are an expression of the spirit, energy, confusion, surprise, excitement, tragedy, unpredictability, drama and innocence we have collectively experienced through lifetimes.” The work draws from the vulnerabil-
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A night firing exercise will be carried out at Heals Range on: 15 May 2012
Un exercice de tir de nuit aura lieu au champ de tir Heals le: 15 Mai 2012
Heals Range is located west of the junction of Willis Point Road and Wallace Drive, in Saanich, BC. The coordinates are 48° 32’ 40” North, 123° 27’ 00” West.
Le champ de tir Heals est situé à l’ouest de la jonction du chemin Willis Point et Wallace Drive, à Saanich, CB. Les coordonnées sont 48° 32’ 40” Nord, 123° 27’ 00” Ouest.
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Militaries hone Wait begins for Victoria’s 2014 Juno bid skills off coast Victoria residents will be able to enjoy a free air show of sorts over the coming days, though from a distance. Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jets, long-range patrol aircraft and Sea King helicopters will be seen soaring through skies off the west coast of the Island, as part of a military training exercise that began Monday (May 7) and continues until May 18. Though some of the action will take place in Constance Bank, off the coast of the south Island, some participating vessels will travel as far up the coast as Tofino. Several Royal Canadian Navy warships and maritime coastal defence vessels will work alongside ships from Australia and the U.S. The task-group exercise is designed to give military members an opportunity to further develop their skills in a group environment. “Participating units prepare for a wide range of potential operations and missions to strengthen Canada’s ability to work in a multinational and joint environment,” a Royal Canadian Navy statement said. “(The exercise) aims at honing each unit’s operational skills, enhancing Canada’s maritime contribution to global security across a broad spectrum of operations.” emccracken@vicnews.com
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A $50,000 grant from the province will support Greater Victoria's bid to host the 2014 Juno Awards. Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA, made the announcement last week after the Capital Region Music Awards Society completed its rounds asking municipal councils for financial support. Five separate municipal councils promised funding in support of the bid to host
the awards gala at the Save-On Foods Memorial Centre and related events at other venues around the region. Saanich has offered $100,000 to host the Junos and the City of Victoria has pledged $200,000. The society formally submitted its bid to the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in time for the April 30 deadline. The B.C. government also pledged an extra $1.5 million toward staging the
event, should Victoria's bid to host the Junos be successful. The commitment was based on the understanding that local governments and other partners would provide at least $500,000 toward hosting the event and that the host society will complete its due diligence. Regina is hosting the 2013 Junos next April. The 2014 host city is expected to be announced sometime this fall. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
5x11.5 cit of langford NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw Nos. 1333, 1402, 1406 and 1408. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Tuesday, 22 May 2012, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Subject Property File No. OCP Zoning
2315, 2319, 2323 Millstream; 2332 Belair Rd Bylaw No. 1333 Current: Neighbourhood Centre Current: R2 (One-and Two-Family Residential) Proposed: C6A (Neighbourhood Mixed Use)
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If we were to try to categorize Jim Douglas by his accomplishments, these pages would be easily filled. He was a man who supported himself and his family through his devotion to the motorcycle industry, an entrepreneur having owned his own business and a rider and racer. Helping others was his main criteria. Working with Bernie Simpson in the Nineteen Seventies at Mullins Marine Jim would recount how Bernie would sell the motorcycle to the customer “then I would take them to the parking lot and run alongside while teaching them how to ride”. A little different than returning to work at SG in 2006 where Jim worked parts and accessories. A true ambassador of two wheels, in the nineteen eighties Jim opened his own dirtbike shop, selling a new brand of competition bike, a shop where he would magically pull the part you needed from the back or mount your knobby tire for next to nothing just to spend time with you and get to know you. His Dad who also rode would usually be found hanging out at the shop talking about bikes. A favourite story of Jim, was how he tried to join a motorcycle club in the late nineteen sixties only to be denied for having long hair, even though it barely touched his shirt collar. It made him laugh at the differences between the past and the present. Regardless of the era though if you were lucky enough to deal with Jim you could be assured he would offer you old-fashioned, patient, honest and genuine customer service. Mr. Douglas lived life with his heart, he knew no other way, he was a beacon in time and will truly be missed.
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3497 Luxton Rd Bylaw No. 1408 Current: Neighbourhood Current: RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Proposed: RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) 3497 Luxton Rd Bylaw No.the 1408 To permit development of approximately twenty-one (21) one-family lots. Current: Neighbourhood Current: RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Proposed: RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) To permit the development of approximately twenty-one (21) one-family lots.
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Members of the Victoria Devils ’94 midget fastpitch team from left, Morgan Jackson, Chelsea Strandlund, Maddy Creasey, Olivia Tubman, Amanda LeSergent and Mackenzie Smith, stretch prior to practice at Central Park last week. In seven years the Devils have finished second in B.C. three times. 2012 is the final shot at gold.
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Practice is nearly underway at Central Park’s ball diamond when Maddy Creasey begins backing a 1990s gold sedan into a parking spot. After a few re-adjustments of the car’s angle, a second attempt, and the guidance of a parent on foot, 18-year-old Creasey accomplishes parallel parking success on Vancouver Street. “Practice is almost over, are you parked yet?” quips a coach. It’s the start of many laughs as the Victoria Devils ’94 girls fastpitch team goes from silly to serious in a matter of minutes, and falls into a stretching and warmup routine. Albeit the topic of discussion meanders to a History 12 pop quiz on the names of German war leaders, before returning to the baseball. It’s been seven years since the under-18 team formed, but seven original players
SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Vic City rowers tops at Brentwood Regatta The Victoria City Rowing Club finished first place at the recent Brentwood Regatta at Brentwood College in Mill Bay. The Elk Lake-based rowing club had 10 first-place finishes, ahead of incumbent champion Sammamish Rowing Club of Seattle. Hosts Brentwood College finished fifth. “I am really excited to see the strong showing for all levels of athletes which
still remain on the squad. Of those seven, Mackenzie Smith and Sarah Chow go back even further, coming from Layritz Little League, where they were first coached by the Devils bench boss Bruce Lubinich. “It’s the last year together as a minor ball team and it’s been a lot of fun, seven years worth of ‘a lot of fun,” Lubinich said. During the team’s run it has finished second at the provincial championships three separate times, going on to finish third, fourth and ninth at the 2008, ’10 and ’11 national championships, respectively. To say the team is due to win at B.C.s is an understatement. So with great excitement, the team is hosting this year’s U18 provincials, July 27 to 29. “Last year at nationals we were a firstyear (midget) team. We have that experience on our side now.” The top two or three teams from B.C.s (yet to be decided by Softball Canada) will advance to the nationals in Montreal this summer. But that’s a long ways away. Two weekends ago the Devils opened the season at the Softball City spring range from novice to varsity crews,” said head coach Albert Van Shothorst. “Year after year this club has been improving and this time we displayed the skill to push through in the last 250 metres of the race where we used to get passed.”
World Cup rowing team announced Rowing Canada’s team was announced for the May 25 to 27 World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland. Making the world cup team is a tip of the hat towards Canada’s 2012 Olympic rowing team selection, which happens in June. From the University of Victoria, Darcy
classic in Surrey, defeating national team pitcher Jocelyn Cater and the White Rock Renegades. Up 6-0 in the tournament final, the Devils looked to have the tourney in the bag. “The wheels fell off,” Lubinich said. “But that’s why you play these games early in the season. It’s good to get those out of the way.” The Devils are the only minor team playing senior baseball in the VictoriaSaanich Women’s Softball Association this season out of Hyacinth Park. The next midget tournament for the Devils is the Renegades Canadian Pride and Power, May 19 to 21 in Surrey.
Secondary sports Second baseman Chelsea Strandlund is going to New Zealand to play semiprofessionally next year and will likely go to the NCAA in 2013. Devils’ Sarah Chow (Utah University), Emily Newman (Frank Phillips Community College), Olivia Tubman (Graceland University) and Mckenzie Smith (Stanford University) are all headed to college for September. sports@vicnews.com Marquardt (Richmond) and Rachelle Viinberg (Regina, Sask.) will compete in the women’s heavyweight eight. The Ontario-based crew is the only one that doesn’t train at Elk Lake. Victoria’s Tracy Cameron and Lindsay Jennerich will compete in the women’s lightweight double, with Cameron having recently qualified. The men’s heavyweight eight of cox Brian Price, and Ontario rowers Will Crothers, Jeremiah Brown, Andrew Byrnes, Conlin McCabe, Rob Gibson and Doug Csima are joined by Victoria’s Malcolm Howard and Gabe Bergen. Brentwood College grads Scott Frandsen and David Calder are hoping for another shot at gold in the pair. sports@vicnews.com
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Reigning champs won’t play in final James Bay to face Capilano in B.C. rugby championship
this situation, getting a chance to play with the guys I watched as a youth player.” Monro led CW with a try, two conversions and one penalty for 12 points, with Pita Savea scoring once and Thornber scoring the other tries. CW does have one team going to the B.C. final as the reserve men’s team won its Ceili’s Cup (Div. 1) semifinal over Burnaby Lake at Windsor Park, 24-10. Sam Powell scored two tries, Mike Dalsin and Sipili Molia scored one each, and Jed Alexander kicked two conversions.
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The James Bay Athletic Association is in, and the Castaway Wanderers are out. James Bay narrowly edged Burnaby Lake 23-21 in the CDI Premier League semifinal playoff at MacDonald Park on Saturday (May 5). At the same time, Capilano was too much for the Castaway Wanderers in the other semifinal, played at Windsor Park in Oak Bay. The Caps were the hungrier side, defeating CW 34-22. It sets up a Rounsefell Cup between the Bays and Caps at Klahanie Park in North Vancouver on Saturday (May 12), the first time James Bay has played for the B.C. championship since 2009. “Capilano looks like they could give the Bays a good run,” said Chris May of CW’s coaching platoon. “We made a lot of mistakes, gave away too much possession and (the Caps) capitalized on them.” If there was a scapegoat for CW’s troubles it was the lineouts. National team fly half Ander Monro consistently moved CW upfield and away from Capilano pressure throughout the match with solid
Bays back in final Historic rugby club James Bay is seeking its Sharon Tiffin/News staff 23rd Rounsefell Cup, B.C. Capilano fly half Charlie Jones, top middle, and Castaway Wanderer Kenny championship. It’s the Goodland, right, leap for the ball in the semifinal match of the CDI Premier Bays’ first crack at the league playoffs at Windsor Park. Capilano won 34-22 and will face James Rounsefell Cup since makBay in the Rounsefell Cup final on Saturday. ing five straight trips from 2005 to 2009, during which the team won in 2006 vertactical kicking. good run. You can’t ask for much sus Velox, 2007 versus Bayside and But CW’s inability to retain pos- more.” session at the lineout stood out. The Oak Bay native was the only 2008 versus Meraloma. The ’Lomas CW was down 24-15 when rookie CW starter on Saturday who came ended the Bays’ streak in 2009. The trophy has since lived on prop Clayton Thornber scored his up through the club’s junior ranks, first try as a premier forward, and a promising winger who blossomed the Island, however, with the UVic brought CW within two points. in the weight room into a forward. Vikes winning in 2010 and Cast“It felt like it was going to be the When he got the 10 metres from the away Wanderers in 2011. sports@vicnews.com momentum-changer for a minute Caps’ try line, it was a done deal. there,” Thornber said. “It’s been a “It’s a great feeling being in
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SPORTS STATS Lawn bowling Victoria Lawn Bowling Club results from Joan Turner Mixed Triples, May 2 & 3 Trophy and 3 Game Winners: C. O’Marr, R. Smith, J. Delaney 2 Game Winners: V. Creelman, E. Huber, B. Milroy Runners up: P. Reader, D. Whitman, L. Manga 1 Game Winners: T. Delaney, N. Alison, N. Pieloth Runners up: E. Holmes, G. Middleton, C. Houston
Track & Field Lambrick Park results from Louis Riel Indoor Invitational in Ottawa, Ont., April 27 Varsity boys 100m: Lucas Dellabough, 11.30 (1st) 200m: Lucas Dellabough, 23.56 (1st) 800m: Ryan McCue, 2:20.68 (2nd) Long jump: Kevin Kuo, 4.51m (6th) 4x100 relay: 46.91 (1st) Lucas Dellabough and Evan Guy (combined with St. Joseph, Ont., runners) 4x100 relay: 51.69 (7th) Ryan McCue and Graham Clark, with St. Joseph Bantam boys 100m hurdles: Mike McCue, 17.95 (1st) 100m hurdles: Isaac Dellabough, 20.57 (2nd) 400m: Mike McCue, 1:06.35 (3rd) Bantam girls 1,500m: Amanda Dundas, 6:23.18 (2nd) 100m: Calyn Gluns, 14.29 (4th) Junior girls Long jump: Tiffany Kuo, 3.53m (5th) Lower Island Track & Field High School championships at UVic, May 9 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at UVic’s Centennial Stadium
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE $465 K under appraised value Cowichan Lake waterfront 1.7ac 5 BDRM, 3 Bath, Huge Dock, $400,000 OBO Inspection Sat and Sun, May 12-13, 10-5. Home will be sold Sunday night to viewer with highest bid 250-483-4285 to view CORDOVA BAY. $609,900. 3 bdrm, 3bath. Motivated. Offers. Open Sat. 250-818-5397
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ROOMS FOR RENT
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WE BUY HOUSES
ESQUIMALT 2-BDRM $895. inclds heat & h/w. Lam floors, cat ok. near bus(250)658-8378
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.
COWICHAN BAY, #31-2055 Koksilah Rd, Tall Tim MHP. 2 bdrm Apt., ensuite W/D, 2 small pets ok on approval. $700 mo + utils. 250-597-0617
GREAT HOUSING. $425$625. Clean, quiet, comfortable. All incl. 778-977-8288
BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1100. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755.
GORDON HEAD- 3 bdrm, lrg kitchen/living rm, quiet area, close to Mt. Doug. $1400 inclds utils. (250)294-9205.
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
ESQUIMALT, 1 bdrm + den, bright, very quiet, shared W/D, fenced yard, all utils incl’d, $800. 250-744-3180 before 7.
ROYAL OAK, grd level 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, close to all amens, W/D, NS/NP, $900 mo, (Immed) 250-704-6613.
ROYAL OAK 2bdrm. $900.+ hydro, near Country Grocer. 250-589-2873, 250-744-2861.
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COLWOOD CORNERS: Upper 3bdrm, 1 bath. $1200. F/S, W/D, D/W. Water & garbage incld. Now available. Call 250-590-9641, 250-415-5286.
GULF ISLANDS CORTES ISLAND BC. Tranquility is yours for $309,500. 3 bedroom on 1.3 acres at Smelt Bay. Attached workshop. Sun deck. Fenced garden. Ocean peek. 604-789-2492.
COLWOOD- GRATTON Rd. Newly reno’d. 3-bdrms, 1.5 baths $1200. 2-bdrm $1000. Both have F/S, W/D, water & garbage incld. Now avail. Call 250-590-9641, 250-415-5286.
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SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+.Lease.(250)656-4003.
ESQUIMALT 1-BDRM $750. inclds heat & h/w. Lam flrs, cat ok, quiet bldg. (250)217-6462.
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HOMES FOR RENT COLWOOD, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. 2 level home with an exceptional view. Mins to Elem & Sec Schools. On bus route. Walk to beach & Royal Roads. N/S. Pets neg. $1800 mo + utils. Call 250-478-8146. SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1450.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.
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.
LIFE is BETTER at THE CAMELOT! Supported, independent living in a bright corner suite, like new, in the heart of historical James Bay, near Inner Harbour. For sale or rent! OPEN HOUSE EVERY WEEKEND 2pm-4pm!
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COLWOOD, UNFURN’D room available, incls all utils, $450. (Avail immed). 250-858-6930. TILLICUM AREA, semi furn, shared bath, kitchenette, internet & W/D, $475 incls cable, 250-727-3671 (Leave mess).
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DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
SUMMIT IRRIGATION Services. Certified sprinkler systems. Property maintenance, more. Call James at 250-883-1041.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601
DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677
PENNIE’$ 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
250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden? Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB.
BUSINESS SERVICES
ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com
DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca
AURICLE LAWNS- Spring clean up lawns, garden, hedge pruning, rototill. 250-882-3129
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CARPET INSTALLATION DARCY’S CARPET & LINO. Install, repairs, laminate, restretch, 35 yrs. 250-589-5874. MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
GARDENING
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert: new homes &renos. No job too sm#22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. EXPERIENCED GARDENER Able to do any work. $22/HR. 250-642-3454 FREE MULCH on all Landscaping we install for you. Visit our Nursery and pick your plants! Call 250-391-9366.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
GARDEN DESIGN or redesign You install or we do, Huge Discount at our Nursery. Call 250-391-9366.
CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278
FENCING
SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
COMPUTER SERVICES
INFINITY FENCING LTD
CLEANING SERVICES
COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
Chain link colour packages, Ornamental, Wood & Farm fencing. Residential & Commercial Free Estimates For all your fencing needs, please call
250-415-9771 QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071 HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com YOUNG SENIOR Handyman. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.
CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
HAULING AND SALVAGE #1 JUNK Removal & Hauling. Small Renos. Moving/Packing. Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335. $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 HAULING & RECYCLING. 250-889-5794.
PAINTING
BIG BEAR Painting & Handyman Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204. RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.
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FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178. RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.
WINDOW CLEANING
COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383.
BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Licensed 25 years. Cell 250-884-7066, 381-7127 msg
OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.
ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597. YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.
GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-590-2929, 250-812-3213.
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VIEW ROYAL, 2 bdrm bsmt suite, N/S, N/P, laundry, F/S, parking. Avail June. 1, $900 mo incls utils, (250)478-5836.
2004 SUBARU Impreza TF 2.5 AWD. Silver. 1 owner, 100,000km. exc. cond. $8200. (250)655-1389, (250)655-2157
SUITES, UPPER BEAR MTN., detached 2 bdrm main level suite, appls incl’d, N/S, pets ok, $1050 mo. Avail immed. (250)589-3202.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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SOOKE- Best unit in the complex, overlooking green space in the rear, additional fenced in side yard ideal for pets or kids. Near new gently lived in 3 bdrm, 3 bath townhouse in super convenient area in Sooke. Quiet end unit, 2 car garage along bus route. N/S. Looking for long term reliable tenant(s). $1350. 250-478-9843. richele@jeffshorter.com
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Arrests lead to dynamite stash Charla Huber News staff
The RCMP’s West Shore Street Crime Unit recovered three sticks of dynamite on Wednesday (April 30) from a Langford home on Sooke Road. The address has not been released, but RCMP said it was a semi-rural area. The street crime unit executed a search warrant on the property one week after police arrested three men connected to the home. When officers searching the house discovered the dynamite, they contacted the RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit in Vancouver. The unit safely disposed of three dynamite sticks, each measur-
West Shore RCMP
Dynamite sticks seized in a Sooke Road home ing 10 inches in length and 1.5 inches in diameter. The explosives had detonators attached, adding to the threat and unpredictablity of the situation. “It could have killed or caused extensive damage to a build-
ing,” said Sgt. Max Fossum, West Shore RCMP. “I am not sure if it could have blown up a house, but it was enough to kill.” The search warrent stemmed from an investigation by West Shore RCMP and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement unit of B.C. The three men arrested April 24 were armed with hand guns and had body armour. Police had kept the men under surveillance and watched them coming and going from the Sooke Road home. “Public safety is our No. 1 priority. The investigation is ongoing and we are examining the evidence that has been collected,” Fossum said. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
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I immersed myself in the “Rich Dad” philosophies, and ultimately worked directly with Robert Kiyosaki to teach Canadian’s these same philosophies and how to take control of their financial future. I began investing in real estate. I started up businesses that supported my new money mindset. I tried to find others in Canada who I could talk to about this drive I had.
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now attended Fast Track events. All our success has enabled us to support people that inspire us. The Fast Track Group is the title sponsor of Canada’s Luge team and we support them to the tune of over $1 million. On top of providing FREE financial education to all Canadians, my company is able to offer better returns and tax savings to our investors thanks to our partnerships with multinational Companies. All this growth has put me in the spotlight – I’m a contributor for Canadian Real Estate Magazine and made countless TV appearances on stations such as BNN, CTV and City TV. It’s been a heck of a ride. Now it’s time to teach you how I did it, and how you can do it too!
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It was difficult to find people who thought about money like I did... Don’t get me wrong, there were lots of successful Canadians out there, but I found it difficult to get them to sit with me and talk one-on-one about their own strategies for wealth creation. So I sought out those who wanted greater wealth in their own life. Then I systematized what I had personally done to create wealth, and shared it with them for their own personal use. Those who had the drive to follow my system, ended up making millions. They became friends. They became peers. They became my inner circle mastermind partners. And they encouraged me to take my system bigger and share it with more people in Canada. So I did. I have spoken to thousands of people from every corner of our great country. I shared with them my formula for creating wealth, starting from nothing, or starting with a solid base. My system worked for those who applied it. I travelled far too much and started to burn myself out. I stopped traveling and started leveraging. I built a team of 100 of the most passionate
people in the country. They helped me get my message out to those who wanted out of the rat race. We pulled in our best students and success stories, and had them share their own examples on the road. The best part? My STAR student will pass on the knowledge to you. The formula that I taught continued to work for others who I had never personally taught. My system worked for anyone who understood it and applied it, whether or not I taught it to them directly or through my students. Is it your turn to master the money mindset? ...Most people are broke, and will stay that way for the rest of their life. My company has organized an event coming up in your city and we would like you to join us. There is no cost to attend, but you do need to commit to being there. My team is here to make sure you get the tools you need for creating the independence you crave.
Each one of my wealthiest students and clients started off at a free event just like this. They heard about an event just like this put on by my company. They attended and absorbed every ounce of information shared, and took MASSIVE ACTION. Each of them is now financially independent and able to live life on their own terms. What should you do next? Pick up your phone and dial 1-877-742-4236 or visit our website at www.BCFastTrack.ca and reserve your seat there. Find one or more friends or family members who want out of the rat race like you do... and get them a seat booked as well. Last? Don’t let anyone discourage you or get in your way. Real independence starts when you learn to ignore all the negative people in your life who don’t want you to succeed. Make sure you show up, take lots of notes, and immediately start putting these ideas into action.
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Don’t go it alone! Bring a friend or family member with you and enjoy the journey to wealth as a team. When you reserve your seat at this event, just mention who you want to bring and we will also give you a CD that sells for $39.95. Nothing good is ever FREE... right? Wrong. I know you may be sceptical because we aren’t charging you for this event. Think about this.
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Even commercial items, such as roofing tiles have been found. In two weeks, the public works crew have managed to fill a large bin, about 60-feet-long and eightfeet-high. “We’ve found dead cats in bags, sex toys and even a crack pipe last week,” said Gord Grivel, of Metchosin public works. “We’ve
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found almost everything except for money. That’s how we know it wasn’t dropped by accident.” The municipality has to cover the cost of having the items removed, which means taxpayers foot the bill for the work. “These guys get paid a reasonable wage,” Martignago said, explaining it costs thousands of dollars to clean up the messes. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012
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53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
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The number represents about 10 per cent of eligible voters in View Royal. Borrowing $7.99 million is estimated to result in a 12 per cent increase in property taxes for residents of View Royal, on average about $130 more per home per year, fire chief Paul Hurst said. The loan amount is based on a predicted loan of 20 years at 4.5 per cent interest. These figures will not be finalized until the loan process can go ahead. Mattson voted against the motion out of disapproval of the alternative approval process. He described it as “un-democratic” and expressed his desire for a full referendum. “We need to get the public to come out and give them an opportunity to say yea or nay on it and the alternative approval process doesn’t do it, we’ve made it far too difficult.” Mayor Graham Hill said all the studies done convinced him to campaign in last year’s mayoral election on moving ahead with the fire hall. “The benefit of having those services in place and a structure that matches those services, in terms of a post-disaster resource, has convinced me over a number of years this is the right thing to do.” The loan authorization bylaw will now go to the provincial government for approval by the inspector of Municipalities,View Royal corporate officer Sarah Jones said. After approval, the town will initiate the counter petition process. If the bylaw is not successfully opposed, council will have one last vote to move ahead with the loan on July 17. The loan will be secured through the Capital Regional District, as per the guidelines in the Community Charter legislation. news@goldstreamgazette.com
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