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Police dismantle potential drug lab Jugs of chemicals found in shed at Gordon Head home of known offender Kyle Slavin News staff
A slew of unlabelled chemicals, believed to be the makings of a drug lab in-progress, were found inside a shed at a Gordon Head home on Monday. Saanich police were called to the house, in the 1900-block of Casa Marcia Cres., around 1:30 p.m. after receiving a complaint about a possible drug lab inside. Late Monday night police received a search warrant to gain access to the home. A number of liquid chemicals,
some stored in large five-gallon jugs, were found in a shed on the property. “It doesn’t look like it was at the processing stage. They may have been accumulating the chemicals with the intention of setting up a drug lab,” Sgt. Dean Jantzen said Tuesday at the home. While the Saanich police street crimes unit took control of the scene, the RCMP’s clandestine lab team came from the Lower Mainland to assist in processing and stabilizing the chemicals. Saanich fire department and B.C. Ambulance workers were on hand to ensure the health and safety of the officers handling chemicals. Officers wearing hazmat suits took samples of the chemicals within a makeshift workstation set up in the backyard of the home. It could take weeks or months to identify the samples, Jantzen said. “It’s too early to classify what type of lab this is,” he added.
Jantzen said the investigation has focused mainly on the shed, though officers are searching the home and vehicles parked there for any drugs, drug paraphernalia or additional chemicals. One man who lived in the home, which is owned by a family member, was arrested. Joel Toevs, 31, was charged with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking. He was taken into custody Monday afternoon following a brief stand-off with police. He had barricaded himself inside the home. A second man arrested at the scene hasn’t been charged. Toevs has a long criminal history, including convictions for fraud, possession of stolen goods and breaking and entering in communities across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. He was expected to appear in Victoria provincial court Wednesday afternoon. kslavin@saanichnews.com
An American engineer convicted of trying to murder a Saanich couple four years ago is expected to learn today if he will face more time behind bars, or be sent home a free man. David Ross Goldberg, 40, was found guilty last October of the attempted murder of Tatcha Aroonjaratsang and her husband Jeremy Walsh after a violent confrontation at their Cedar Hillarea home on Sept. 24, 2008. He was also convicted of making or possessing explosives. Crown and defence councils squared off in B.C. Supreme Court in Victoria at a sentencing hearing on Tuesday. Prosecutor Nils Jensen argued Goldberg coldly planned to kill his victims and should receive between 10 and 17 years in prison. Defence attorney Robert Mulligan said his client should get a month – enough time to be deported to the U.S., where he can restart his life. Jensen painted Goldberg as a man obsessed with his former fiancée, who stalked and harassed her over social media, devised ruses to find where she lived, and travelled from California to Victoria with the intent to kill her and Walsh. Goldberg confronted Aroonjaratsang and Walsh outside their Merriman Drive home late in the evening on Sept. 24, 2008. Jensen told the court Goldberg pointed the gun and laser sight at the couple’s foreheads while uttering threats. In an ensuing fight with Walsh, the gun fired into the air and Goldberg was stabbed six times. The prosecutor pointed out Goldberg bought a handgun and shotgun in the U.S. and purchased chemicals in Canada that could be melded into an explosive. “This was an attempt at first-degree murder. He practised with handguns, he bought a shotgun, he bought night-vision goggles,” said Jensen, who is also the mayor of Oak Bay. PLEASE SEE: No plan to kill, Page A6 E! RIC P NEW
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Commonwealth pool to close for summer The pools at Saanich Commonwealth Place will be closed all summer as workers replace the skylight above the main pool. The roof was replaced last year, but the municipality didn’t want to keep the pool closed for an even longer period of time to remove the skylight, as a dozen high performance athletes were training for this London Olympics. On Monday, council awarded a contract worth $637,701 to Farmer Construction Ltd. to replace the skylight. The pools will be the only service affected, with closures running July 9 to Sept. 16.
Mother’s Day concert at Playfair Treat your mom to an afternoon concert in the park to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday. Saanich hosts its annual Mother’s Day concert at Playfair Park from 2 to 4 p.m. The Reynolds secondary band performs for the free show, in honour of moms everywhere. Playfair Park is accessible from Rock Street, off of Quadra Street.
Celebration day at Quadra Village Quadra Village Day festival, hosted by the Blanshard Community Association, runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, on Kings Road, between Quadra and Dowler streets. The event includes a pancake breakfast, entertainers and a variety of kids’ activities.
Correction An editorial about a report by WorkSafeBC on the air quality in the Sedgewick Building at the University of Victoria (Our View, May 2) contained an incorrect statement. It was not confirmed by WorkSafeBC that the mould spores and elevated carbon dioxide levels found during its investigation were contributing to symptoms experienced by employees working in the building.
Clean art from Dirty Girl Saanich potter among artists opening studios this weekend Natalie North News staff
A few minutes down West Saanich Road, away from the hustle and bustle of Royal Oak Shopping Centre, the forest thickens and the vibe changes. Welcome to the country: a place where horseback is a common mode of transportation and where Faro Annie Sullivan creates a unique brand of pottery from her studio, adjacent to the revolving house where she spent her youth. Sullivan no longer lives in the unique home – designed by Barney Oldfield to turn 360 degrees in about 45 minutes – yet the area remains her creative headquarters. “I feel a little bit off the beaten track,” Sullivan said. “I’m not an urban person by nature, so this works for me.” Sullivan’s pottery studio and gallery are easy to miss, not because the space is like any other artists’ set-up, but because it’s one of the tucked-away creative places that will open to the public during the Saanich studio tours that began this month. Walls in Sullivan’s studio are covered with clay works that combine words and images with bright tones – a style telling of both her interest in the use of colour as a means of evoking joy and fun, and in language. Sullivan is a published poet who holds a master’s in folklore from Memorial University in St. John’s, Nfld., where she first studied ceramics. “I’m very interested in oral and personal narratives and when I’m able to do that (kind of) work, it comes more into play more than in my functional work,” she said. Her functional work – such as an annual order of 75 mugs for a women’s cycling group – may seem somewhat monotonous, but it remains a welcomed outlet for Sullivan, mother to a four-year old girl. “Because I’m a very busy person with a very busy mind all of the time, (pottery) is the one thing I’ve found that helps me meditate,” she said. “You’re connected to what you’re doing – it grounds me.” Sullivan is a ceramics technician for the visual arts program at Camosun College, as well as an
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Faro Annie Sullivan of Dirty Girl Clayworks stands with a plate and her sign at her studio on Old West Saanich Road. Sullivan is one of the artists participating in the weekend’s Saanich West Studio Tour. instructor of children and adult pottery classes at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. She revels in the ability to communicate, either with students or customers, her excitement and positivity through pottery. If she weren’t applying bright slips and firing mugs, however, Sullivan would be indulging in her other create endeavours: knitting, felting, or generally being crafty. “Clay is just a primal, a really basic medium. The first medium, some people say.” Sullivan’s functional work ranges from $12 to more than $100 and is work is sold at the Good Planet store on Fort Street and at her Old West Saanich Road studio and gallery, Dirty Girl Clayworks, until it closes for the winter in December. She also sells pottery online through Etsy – an endeavour she admits falls a little short, as she is more inclined to have her hands in clay, rather than on a keyboard. Also on the Saanich West tour this year, self-proclaimed “closet potter” Joy Finlay is set to host six other artists outside her Trevlac Place studio. Finlay gave herself the moniker since she creates pieces only when she has time to truly enjoy the process that goes into her earthy, organic-looking clay work. She was reluctant to take up pottery two decades ago at her daughter’s suggestion because she knew she would get hooked. She did.
Saanich studio tours in May ■ Saanich West Studio Tour May 12 and 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eighteen artists, many at shared venues around rural Saanich studios, including potter Paige Coull, who will join Sullivan at Dirty Girl Clayworks. Notable stop: 270 Trevlac Pl., where seven artists will display works and enjoy artisan baking by Ray Drone outside the studio of potter Joy Finlay. ■ Scattered Artists’ Tour May 19 and 20, noon to 5 p.m. Twenty-one artists – painters, photographers, quilters, weavers, a woodworker, a potter, a mosaicist, a print-maker and a basket-maker – open studios north of Hillside and south of McKenzie Avenue, including the Cedar Hill, Lakehill, and Swan Lake neighbourhoods. Check out scattered-artists.ca. ■ ArtWorks Artists at Garth Homer May 24, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Visit the artists of ArtWorks in their studios at the Garth Homer Society, 813 Darwin Ave. ■ Mount Tolmie Studio Tour May 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists on this cycling friendly tour of studios near Mount Tolmie Park include painters, woodcrafters and photographers. ■ See www.gobc.ca/tours for maps and information.
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A small but impassioned group of volunteers has clocked thousands of hours removing aggressive ivy, English holly, broom – all invasive species – from Mount Douglas Park over the last six years. Upwards of 60 hectares of the park have been cleared so far, but Judy Spearing, with the Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society, says there’s always more work to do. “We have to go back and do secondary sweeps because of how thick (the invasive species are) in some of the areas. And sometimes we get surprise infestations of other invasive species that you wouldn’t think about – garlic mustard, periwinkle, lamium,� she said. Friends of Mount Doug is one of 13 community groups that received a grant this week through Saanich’s community matching fund program. The program provides financial assistance to projects that benefit Saanich, so long as the group applying matches the municipality’s contribution, through money or sweat equity. Spearing says she’s glad Friends of Mount Doug successfully lobbied for $1,800, which will be spent on work equipment like tools, gloves and tarps. “It’s important because as volunteers, you burn out. These tools are critical to preventing injury and making things a little faster and easier,� she said. While council approved a baker’s dozen worth of grants Monday night – for projects ranging from strings concerts atop Mount Tolmie to youth programs at Shoreline community school – the approvals came with hesitation. “Some of the types of applications we’re receiving have mutated to something different now,� said Coun. Vicki Sanders. She noted that the fund began in 2002 as a way to assist community associations with environmental improvement projects and build neighbourhood features like benches and notice boards. Matching grants shouldn’t go to pay for such requests as “a bouncy castle for Cadboro Bay Fest,� Sanders said. She also raised concerns, echoed by her fellow councillors, that some groups may be taking advantage of an ambiguous and unclear granting policy. Coun. Vic Derman, pointing to Shoreline’s application, says that request appears aimed more at offsetting an operating budget. “As I understand it, there weren’t specific projects being identified – it was more ongoing services they wanted funding for,� Derman said of the View Royal school’s application. Coun. Nichola Wade, noting that four of the 13 projects were to buy equipment for invasive species removal in different parks, suggested creating a community where the tools can be shared among different volunteer groups. Council unanimously asked staff to review the language in the grant policy, to see how it can be refocused to clarify council’s intentions behind issuing grants.
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Victoria detectives take over missing person case Erin McCracken News staff
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“This attack against his ex-fiancĂŠe was planned and deliberated upon, not only with guns and explosive substances, but he left a will and a note to his dad.â€? Mulligan conceded his client did indeed cross the line to be technically guilty of attempted murder – choosing his words carefully before B.C. Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Gaul, the judge who convicted Goldberg – but he maintained that Goldberg never intended to kill anyone. He described his client at the time as a broken man in a deep depression, and who had lost his job as an top engineer after his relationship with Aroonjaratsang dissolved. “He lost what he thought was the love of his
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Mothers Day Busiest transit routes to Magic & Model T’s go under the microscope Erin McCracken News staff
Five major corridors in the Capital Region will soon be studied to identify ways to reduce travel delays, better serve existing B.C. Transit passengers and attract new riders. Sections of Douglas Street, McKenzie Avenue, the TransCanada Highway, Island Highway and Pat Bay Highway in Victoria, Saanich, View Royal and Colwood will be examined over the next 10 months at a cost of $250,000. With 17,000 to 23,000 people per day riding the bus on Douglas Street, from Belleville Street to Hillside Avenue, “improving that corridor has the biggest bang for riders,” Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin said during Tuesday’s Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting. By comparison, Douglas from Hillside to Saanich Road sees 6,000 to 10,000 transit riders each day. The studies will lead to the development of time-saving solutions, from simple transit scheduling adjustments to roadway changes that would require construction. Examples range from more advance turn signals and delaying green light traffic signals for buses to side-street parking bans and constructing bus-only lanes and extended bus stops. “There’s a way ... to deal with the amount of traffic that is exist-
ing on these corridors, to move (passengers) more efficiently and, in effect, have much more capacity because of it,” said commission chair and Saanich Coun. Susan Brice. Improved service would boost ridership and fare revenues, she said, adding it is also important to build ridership in advance of the proposed light-rail rapid transit system. The challenge along the Trans-Canada Highway is that “we (currently run) more buses than we need to just stay on schedule, because we’re caught in that congestion,” said Fortin, who also touted the potential of the studies to iron out inefficiencies. At the meeting, the commission approved the routes that were selected for the studies based on passenger and traffic volume and service levels. Commissioners also agreed to contribute $170,750 to fund the studies. B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will cover the remainder. To help offset the cost of implementing recommended changes that come out of the studies, municipalities could apply for gas tax funding, Brice suggested. Douglas Street and a section of the Trans-Canada Highway will be studied first, from June to October. Island Highway, McKenzie Avenue and Pat Bay Highway will be the focus from October to March 2013.
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It looks like a museum piece, maybe one of the original Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the Second World War. But in fact, this bike has just suffered a little water damage. The motorcycle washed ashore on Haida Gwaii two weeks ago, after being swept out to sea in the 2011 Japanese tsunami. The Harley has quickly become world-famous, and it arrived in Langford Sunday night. And while we’re learning a little about the history of the bike, its future is still unknown. For now it sits outside Steve Drane Harley-Davidson, where it’s become an object of much attention. Steve Drane, owner of the Langford store where the bike is on display, had planned to restore the 2004 Night Train and ship it back to Japan to reunite it with its owner. However, with all the international attention and uncertainty about what the bike’s Japanese owner wants, Drane’s plan could change. He couldn’t say exactly what is in the works, though a decision is expected by next week. “It’s on another leg of a journey,” Drane said. “Something will be coming up … I just can’t make a comment on it. Drane did say that Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Canada are involved in the planning, along with the owner, reported to be Ikuo Yokoyama of Yamamoto, Japan. Yokoyama is 29 years old and lost his home and his father, brother and uncle in the tsunami. “After I found that out, it made me more intent on possibly reuniting him with it,” Drane said. “But I have got to think about the individual’s feelings, and my simple plan of just getting and restoring it may not have been what he wanted.” Drane got involved after he got a call from is friend Ralph Tieleman, who lives in Tofino, to tell him about the beached motorcycle. The story touched Drane, who felt he was in a position to help out and maybe bring something positive to such a tragic story. “I thought there’s probably somebody over there that’s very concerned and wondered where their bike went,” Drane said. “I have the wherewithal to be able to repair it and I thought I could
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Steve Drane stands behind the rusted 2004 Night Train that was swept away by the 2011 tsunami that struck the coast of Japan. do somebody a favour.” The bike itself is in rough shape. It had been in a container that floated 5,000 kilometres across the ocean. When it reached the B.C. shore, the container must have opened and the bike fell onto the beach. Its new colour is rust, and sand and pebbles fill every hole and crevice. Restoration is possible, but would cost about $40,000 to $50,000. That’s far more than a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle. “It’s pretty significant,” Drane said. “It would be a major, major, major job. Every last nut, bolt and washer would have to come apart. But we could do it.” editor@saanichnews.com
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Saanich police chief named Officer of Merit Kyle Slavin News staff
Saanich police Chief Const. Mike Chadwick was named an Officer of Merit at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Wednesday morning, recognizing his devotion to the community. Chadwick was among 34 police and RCMP officers from across the country who received an Order of Merit from Gov. Gen. David Johnston. “You are here not by accident, but because you have stood out as willing to go beyond the call of duty, to think differently about the work that you do and to show compassion for the community,” Johnston said. “You have contributed so much to
Canadian policing throughout your careers and have shown others not only how to work smarter, but also that you are devoted to caring for others.” Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, who chairs the police board, said nominating Chadwick for the award was in recognition of his “long-standing commitment to our community, and an unblemished record of a really high standard of policing.” Chadwick has been with the Saanich police department for 36 years. “I think all of Saanich could be very, very proud that their chief constable is worthy of such recognition,” Leonard added. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Timing is right for transit study T
he move by the Greater Victoria Transit Commission to study five high-traffic volume roadways over the next year, with an eye to making them more efficient, is good news for transportation in the Capital Region. The $250,000 study is the kind of expense and planning activity we expect the transit commission to engage in as a way to improve its product and reduce delays for passengers. Taking action on the final recommendations, in co-operation with municipal and provincial governments, will go a long way toward helping B.C. Transit with another of its constant struggles. That challenge? Convincing more of the thousands of people who still drive to and from work daily that the perceived or real inconvenience of not having their car readily available outweighs the pain of creeping along in traffic twice a day. That, of course, also assumes that the cost of taking transit is comparable or even less than driving. For those who oversee and plan transit in the Capital Region, that objective must be reached to a significant degree before any work begins on building a light-rail transit system. Like the Kevin Costner character in the movie Field of Dreams, who was told by baseball spirits to “build it and they will come,” the transit commission is banking on the notion that people will leave their cars at home in far greater numbers once LRT is in place. Even when (or if) LRT comes to Greater Victoria, it’s not as if the bus system will play second fiddle to rail. In fact, the bus system will be more important than ever as the public finds new ways to connect with LRT. Looking for ways to make the current system more efficient and user-friendly just makes sense as a way to ramp up its capacity – the ability to move more passengers in the same amount of time or less – and overall ridership in the years leading up to the addition of LRT to the regional transit system. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Saanich News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
B.C.’s Bill 50 packs a punch B
oxing was once explained to allow fighting retain that choice. to me by a former mixed For Victoria’s Darren Owen, martial arts promoter as Monday marked a massive turn two guys punching each of events. After years of other into varying stages being refused the use of of a concussion. MMA, local venues for MMA, he he said, at least gives its was invited to witness the fighters a chance to tap bill’s reading by Chong. out. Owen and Jason Heit Granted MMA has are proprietors of the its downsides too, Armageddon Fighting but arguing for one or Championship, which the other makes no recently merged with two difference. The human outfits from Alberta to will to fight is innate, and Travis Paterson become the Aggression to deny the bloodsport Fighting Championship. Island Insider community its right The two spent to stage live events is years lobbying local uncivil. municipalities to get their MMA And so Ida Chong has opened organization off the ground. Though the door to the octagonal cage with in the end it wasn’t a lack of Bill 50. The minister of community, municipal regulations around MMA sport and cultural development was that stopped the duo from putting met with little opposition when she on an event. It was the lack of a stepped into the legislative octagon venue. on Monday and got the bill’s first They finally staged the first event reading approved. in 2009 at Bear Mountain Arena. An “Since boxing, kickboxing and athletic commission was started mixed martial arts are popular and using nearly the same standards as are taking place, it makes sense to Nevada and New Jersey, the front be proactive,” Chong said. and back yards of MMA. It won’t happen right away, but And so it’s assumed little by the end of 2012 the province will change for the AFC when will be a lot closer to establishing a B.C. demands all professional provincewide athletic commission MMA events to abide by a set of to oversee the professional versions guidelines. of the sweet sciences – boxing, “For the AFC, our athletic kickboxing and MMA. commissioner was pretty A centralized provincial strict. However, other (smaller) commission will replace those local promotions will drastically change, government commissions which it will help clean up the sport,” have stepped up to regulate fights. Owen said. And those municipalities unwilling Aside from added safety
measures and better controls over events that do run, the biggest benefit of having an athletic commission equipped for MMA is the return of the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Rogers Arena. It’s the horse upon which Bill 50 rides. Where the UFC goes, a hailstorm of money trails closely behind. But the UFC, when it returns, will only run so many shows in Vancouver. It means the big city is open for business. The AFC wants in, and so will a lot of people. “Everybody’s going to want to be the next Dana White,” Owen said. “I’m really hoping they are picky about who they give promoters licences too.” Not that Owen is inviting competition, but after giving so many years of his life to the controversial sport, he at least wants to see others put forth a professional product that won’t draw negative press. He’s also worried about the lack of regulations on the amateur events, which tend to be a lot smaller, right down to the Friday night smokers which aren’t even mentioned on Facebook. “(Bill 50) is going to need some time. So I hope it plans on a regulatory body to oversee amateur cards, because right now they aren’t.” sports@vicnews.com —Travis Paterson is the regional sports reporter for Black Press on the South Island.
‘Ida Chong has opened the door to the octagonal cage with Bill 50.’
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LETTERS University defends its actions, policy on workplace health Cultivation of good in us is required
Re: Workplace health a serious issue (Our View, May 2) The University of Victoria takes the health and safety of its employees very seriously. There is no evidence that mould spores or carbon monoxide levels are causing ill health in the C Wing of the Sedgewick Building. The vast majority of employees in Sedgewick do not report any ill health effects, but we understand that some people may have individual reactions to allergens and variables in the quality of the air inside the building. WorkSafeBC wants more comprehensive testing and documentation to occur and the university has no hesitation in working with the agency to address any lingering health concerns. An environmental consultant has been hired and preliminary testing is already underway. UVic has committed to sharing the results of the air quality tests with our staff and to making any recommended improvements. UVic has long had a culture where employees are welcome to raise any concerns with their managers or through their unions. To imply that someone could be punished for doing so is simply not true. Richard Piskor, director, occupational health, safety and the environment University of Victoria
Re: The fundamental failure of environmentalism (Opinion, May 4) I’m glad David Suzuki is still calling for people to make necessary behavioural changes to save our environment, but he sounds pessimistic. Perhaps he’s discouraged with the many people who ignore the truth that short-term economic gain means long-term environmental pain. Sad to say, human greed seems to be saying “to hell with the future, live for today.� Knowledge of the truth has never been enough to change human behaviour. This is because good and evil are present in every person, as local artist and Pacifica Housing tenant Evan James said in another article in your paper (“Art exhibition brings formerly homeless closer to public,� Arts, May 4). Evil, including self-centredness, arrogance, stubbornness and refusal to face the truth, seems to come naturally to us. Goodness, including loving the world and taking good care of the environment, seems to require special motivation. In my experience, that motivation comes from an appreciation and a gratefulness for the love and care of family, friends and God. As the New Testament says, “We love,
because God first loved us� (1 John 4:19). I have hope for the world because I believe in a benevolent God. I have faith that people can be transformed, individual by individual, by the power of God. This is the business of the church, though we don’t always do well at it. Faith that risks and love that makes sacrifices (which are needed to save our environment) require a lot of cultivation of the mind and nurture of the spirit. Mr. James rightly said regarding the good and evil inside us, “which one outweighs the other is the one you feed the most.� Jim Hill Oak Bay
A better solution might be to heal people so they don’t get sent to jails or hospitals. Restorative Justice is a way of making retribution in community through mediation with the offender and the victim. Victims are usually not given any support for healing and often end up falling apart themselves, winding up at the mercy of some ‘system.’ The problem with healing or wellness solutions is that they are not corporate sanctioned models. On another note, the planned addiction outpatient clinic (News, April 27) is an example of helping people to heal and move forward in a positive way. Joanna Wilkinson Victoria
Justice should include better healing strategies
Just the facts wanted around pipeline protests
Re: Canadian justice in lawyers’ hands (Letters, April 27) In my opinion, the Canadian justice system is an oxymoron. It really does not do justice to victim, offender or community. Jails are very expensive housing and training. Put a minor offender in jail for months or years till a court date is set and imagine what they can learn from their cellmates? The circle continues, perhaps back to the street or on to more violent facilities? One’s ability to hire a lawyer is crucial. Lamb asks, “Does not a surgeon remove dangerous tissue to save the patient?�
A celebrity hockey player recently spoke out against the Enbridge Pipeline project, located in an area he has likely not even visited. The follow-up story was the announcement that the City of Vancouver officially opposes the Trans Mountain expansion project. Now the NDP have decided to hitch their wagon to the well-heeled environmentalists in opposition to both pipelines. The amount of media attention given to the environmentalist agenda argues very strongly for the fact that there is a significant, organized effort on the part
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of this minority to block any development in this province. Rhetoric such as “bulldozers plowing up mountainsides and rivers,� “the pipeline will destroy pristine wilderness,� “the risk of oil spills will bring destruction to the forests and wildlife,� is just that. No facts, no details, just emotional paranoia. I am writing, not to whine over the well-orchestrated campaign of the “mentalists,� but to ask why no one is presenting the facts. Where are the empirical arguments that can be presented to debunk the environmental balderdash? I would like to know: 1. How wide is the pipeline right-of-way and is there a service road along that right of way for maintenance or emergency? 2. How many spills (that were the responsibility of the pipeline operator), have occurred in the last 10 years? 3. What was the extent of the spill? (gallons, square feet/ meters) 4. Was the area permanently damaged or did remediation restore the ecosystem? 5. How many jobs (directly and indirectly) did the pipeline create? 6. What revenue is contributed to the provincial treasury? Don’t you think the general public would want to know these details instead of the environmentalist propaganda? Eli W. Fricker North Saanich
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Walk shines light on gender violence Erin McCracken News staff
A walk that started off as a way to bring men together to end sexualized violence has become much more. When the international Walk a Mile In Her Shoes campaign began, male participants were encouraged to take a walk in high heels to raise money and awareness. Since the Victoria Women’s Sexual Assault Centre began organizing its own walk six years ago, men have been joined by their families, friends and community members. High heels are optional. Last year about 500 attended the walk, an encouraging sign that more people are willing to talk openly about sexualized violence and how it can be
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Aaron Hall, left, gets help from Catherine Rolfe in finding a pair of size 15 heels. Hall is taking part in the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on May 12 in Centennial Square. stopped, said Quetzo socialized to not talk Herejk, the centre’s vol- about sexual violence, unteer co-ordinator. and so often it gets “It’s a topic that’s taken up as a ‘women’s really socially constructed that it’s not okay to talk about or stand up for, so to have people take a stance against sexual violence is always a positive outlook for sure,” she said. “I think men are
issue’ that women should care about.” But research shows that it is a community issue, one that needs to be addressed by men and women, Herejk said. “Part of the event is about thinking, how can we as a community create a community that says (sexual violence) is not tolerable, that this kind of violence is not okay?” Walk a Mile In Her Shoes is Saturday (May 12), in Centennial Square, 2 p.m. For details, see www. walkamile victoria.com or call 250-383-5545.
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Note: Should the number of applications exceed the time available at the meeting it may not be possible to schedule all presentations. You will be contacted to confirm whether or not you have been selected to make a presentation. Presentations will not be accepted without prior arrangement. Written Questions for the Board: Questions must be submitted in advance of the meeting to allow for a formal response, which will be distributed in writing at the meeting and posted to our website following the meeting Written questions or requests for presentations to the VIHA Board must be submitted before 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by email to janet.shute@ viha.ca or by fax to (250) 370-8750 or by mail to: Vancouver Island Health Authority, Executive Office, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 Open House Immediately Following the General Board Meeting Following the General Board meeting there will be an Open House to allow for a general exchange of thoughts, suggestions and concerns between the VIHA Board and senior management staff and the general public.
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NDP cries foul on legislature logjam Tom Fletcher Black Press
A flood of new legislation from the B.C. Liberal government in the last weeks of the spring session has the NDP opposition hopping mad. This week the government tabled bills to integrate ambulance and emergency health services, streamline traffic tickets, enforce fines for transit fare evaders, create an online system for civil and family court disputes, introduce a new family day holiday and set up a provincial athletic commission to regulate professional fighting events. That’s on top of bills already before the legislature to reform development rules on aboriginal reserves, encourage changes to the school calendar and change other B.C. laws. And still to come is the heftiest bill of all, the one to pave the way for eliminating the harmonized sales tax and restoring the provincial sales tax next spring. NDP house leader John Horgan said Tuesday that he expects a total of 23 pieces of new legislation, with only 11 sitting days left until the spring session ends at the end of May. “That strikes me as legislation by exhaustion,� Horgan said. “We should put most of this legislation off until the fall.�
No lasting impact from sewage truck spill on Trans-Canada You might say stuff happens. The Ministry of Environment said there was no significant environmental impact from roughly 1,500 litres of sewage that spilled when a truck crashed on the Trans Canada Highway on May 2. The ministry’s assessment is based on “the location, containment and cleanup activities.� Craigflower Creek is about one kilometre from the crash site and was not affected. The closest body of water, Thetis Lake, is uphill from the crash site and half a kilometre away and had no contact with the spill. The truck was carrying a total of 5,400 litres of sewage when the driver lost control just past the Colwood exit. Fire crews and environmental contractors led the cleanup at the time of the incident. All spilled sewage has now been cleaned up. editor@saanichnews.com
B.C. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman said the government has not intentionally piled up complex legislation. Legal work on the transition back to the PST has consumed a large amount of staff time, and other bills have been brought forward as they have been prepared, he said. Premier Christy Clark said Tuesday the government intends to pass the PST legislation before the spring session ends May 31. Debate on other bills may continue in a fall session, but neither Clark nor Coleman would commit to having a fall session. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said there is no simple or quick way to convert the provincial sales tax system quickly, converting three previous tax acts into one. Falcon insisted that a week would be long enough to debate the new PST legislation, because its main focus is to return the exemptions to what they were in 2010.
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Ron James knows why he made the cut. “It’s not because the prime minister loves me,” says one Canada’s favourite comics. While other CBC-TV shows got the axe when the federal Conservative government decided to hatchet away the Crown corporation’s funding, James’ half-hour bucket of laughs, The Ron James Show, survived. Here’s how, in his own words: “We’re cheap.” Of course there’s far more to that than just a “cheap laugh.” “And we deliver!” he adds. James, of course, is referring to laughs, not pizza. But just in case the bean counters change their mind and ask James to deliver hot pies on Friday night, he’s getting the heck out of Hogtown. James left Toronto April 25 and kicked off his latest tour of B.C. in Campbell River before shuffling down the Island and making stops in the interior and on the Lower Mainland before ending the tour here in Victoria on Sunday, May 13. Island crowds have always been big fans of James’ thoughtful, insightful and rapid-fire style of humour. He returns to the Island every couple of years, but he’s usually so busy he doesn’t have time to have his own fun. That’s changing on this trip west. He has a couple days off, so he’s planning to hire a salmon fishing charter, just to cast a line and chill out on the water. He’ll need the down time because James is still hot with the feds for slashing arts funding. “You know, all we artists do is bring $11 billion into this country,” he says with a sigh during a phone interview. “A lot of people lost their jobs. … I think the cuts were personal and vindictive.” On a completely different note, the Toronto Maple Leafs fan was glad to see the Vancouver Canucks bounced in round one of the playoffs. And, no, it’s not because James despises the ‘Nucks, it’s because if they kept winning, game 7 probably would have been played on the opening night of his tour. “They sure gave us some wiggle room,” he says with a laugh. “I believe in the Leafs which is like believing in the immaculate birth … both are a bit of a stretch.” James hasn’t embraced this year’s style of anything-goes hockey. “Am I watching hockey or a cage match?” he wonders aloud. “And you’ve got a guy like Chara out there who’s 7’2” on skates. It’s like having a villain from a James Bond movie!” James’ standup routines run from 90 minutes to two hours, providing an “eclectic buffet of choices for everyone.” Tickets start at $52.50 at the Royal Theatre. The show starts at 8 p.m. Call the Royal & McPherson Box Offices at 250-386-6121 or 888-717-6121. llavin@vicnews.com
The public is invited to experience excellence in embroidery by visiting the Member’s Exhibition Show at the annual Embroiderers’ Association of Canada stitching seminar. View exquisite stitching created to participate in competitions and challenges done by members from across Canada. The annual Embroiderers’ Association of Canada stitching seminar will be hosted by four Vancouver Island Chapters, The Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild, the Island Stitchery Guild, the Cowichan Valley Needle Arts Guild and the Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria. The theme of this year’s seminar, on from May 15 to 23 at the University of Victoria is Island Images.
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The public is also welcome to attend a lecture on Inspiring Work Spaces by Susan Purney Mark, a quilter passionate about fabric, thread, texture and imagery on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. in the David Strong Building at University of Victoria, the Matthew Lecture Hall, admission is $2. The Embroiderers’ Association of Canada was founded in 1973 in Winnipeg Man. by Leonida Leatherdale, who felt that there was a need to bring people, interested in the art of embroidery together. There are currently 2,000 members of the association across the country. For more information, go to www. eac.ca. llavin@vicnews.com
School District 61 Youth Choir auditions Youth Choir 61, the School District 61 Honour Choir, is holding auditions for the 2012/2013 school year. Students of School District 61 ages 11 to 17 are invited to audition on May 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 250-477-5569 for an audition time and details.
Party with The Party on High Street to celebrate new CD In celebration of the release of The Party on High Street’s new album, Organized, the band has planned a party at the Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St. The bash takes place Friday, May 25 at 9 p.m. Joining them will be local gypsy jammers Compassion Gorilla and The Woodsmen.
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The Mount Douglas Rams tennis team defeated the Claremont Spartans in the Island championship at Henderson Park on Monday (May 7). In all, the teams played 11 sets of single, doubles and mixed doubles, with Mount Doug winning 7-4 over last year’s Island champion Claremont. Brother-sister duo Tori (Grade 12) and Briget Tronrud (Grade 11), and Kari Gunton (Grade 12), helped Mount Doug by winning individual and double sets. Claremont was the only Island team at provincials last year, but with a spike in participating schools, second-place Claremont and third-place Oak Bay High will also attend this year’s tennis provincials, May 24 at Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver. sports@vicnews.com
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Blazing through Victoria Eagles third baseman Vinny Martin misses the tag on Langley Blaze baserunner Nick Rutckyj at Lambrick Park on May 5. The Blaze swept the B.C. Premier Baseball League doubleheader. The Eagles are back in the mix this weekend with a road trip against the North Shore Twins on Saturday and Blaze on Sunday. The Victoria Mariners visit Coquilam on Saturday.
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With the refurbished trestle of Shawnigan Lake and the added excitement of an Olympic year, tance event at Sooke and used it as there’s no turning back for athletes a sprin board to win his first World of the Subaru Western Triathlon Cup event the following week in Series. Hungary. He followed that with a Athletes and organizers alike ninth place finish on the World Trigathered at Tuesday’s (May 8) kickathlon Series, all part of the 32-yearoff event for the 2012 series of halfold’s best season yet. Ironman, Olympic and sprint dis“The beauty, it’s as if the (Shawnitances at Saunders Subaru in Colgan, Sooke and Elk Lake) races are wood. just another training session in It all starts at Shawnigan Lake on terms of convenience and travel. May 27, where athletes will cross But it’s the real thing.” the wooden trestle for the first time And it’s the real thing for the since the race was launched six non-elites, the thousands of race years ago. entrants who train all year for the “We’ve always had to turn around big day and who keep the series so it’ll be nice to finally cross it,” said going. Janet Nielsen, who finished second “There’s no other sport where among women at the Shawnigan athletes of all levels toe the (starthalf-Ironman last year. ing) line together,” said series orgaNielsen is returning from a long nizer Lance Watson, who doubles offseason of rehabilitation and likely as McMahon’s coach. “Olympians won’t hit full stride until later in and top Ironman athletes mingle Travis Paterson/News staff with everyone in our events, at least this year’s series, which continues June 17 at Elk Lake, July 8 in Van- Triathletes Brent McMahon and Janet Nielsen are regulars until the race gets going. It’s like couver, Aug. 12 in Sooke and Sept. on the Subaru Western Triathlon Series. The series kicks skating around with hockey players off at Shawningan Lake on May 27 and returns to Elk before an NHL playoff game.” 8 in Banff. “It might take a couple of practice Lake on June 17. Watson and Paul Regensburg, of races to get back to full, but I plan to Lifesport Coaching, have estimated hit all five races,” Nielsen said. month for the final two Olympic triathlon the triathlon series’ economic impact at $35 Having premier race events in his own qualifiers. He’ll return to Victoria for June million since it started. The races draw athbackyard of Victoria has been key for Brent and will race at the Elk Lake event, though letes from around the world and the Sooke McMahon’s development. McMahon is in likely only in a training capacity. event is broadcast annually on TSN. San Diego this weekend and Spain later this Last year McMahon won the Olympic dissports@vicnews.com
Victoria rugby clubs could go fourfor-four this weekend with a local squad in each of the four B.C. finals. The B.C. Rugby Union is hosting a day of championship matches at Klahanie Park in North Vancouver on Saturday (May 12), with the James Bay Athletic Association and Velox Valkyries in the premier men’s and women’s finals. The Castaway Wanderers will play for the men’s Ceili’s Cup (Div. 1) title while the Velox Valhallians have a squad in the men’s Provincewide Third Division final. For the Bays, a 23rd Rounsefell Cup championship as the top men’s club in B.C. won’t come easy against Capilano on the latter’s home turf. The Bays defeated Burnaby in the CDI Premier League semifinal last week, while the Caps ousted the defending champion Castaway Wanderers. Oak Bay native Connor Braid led the Bays with 88 points this season, third in the league, despite missing games due to national sevens commitments. “Connor has developed into a real take-charge player and as our No. 10 he has the ability to punish the opposition in a variety of ways,” said Bays coach Peter Rushton. Starting the day’s matches is the Harris Memorial Cup premier women’s final, a 2011 rematch between Burnaby Lake and the Valkyries. The Valkyries have not forgotten last year’s heartbreak loss when Burnaby intercepted a pass in the final minute and ran it back for the gamewinning try. “We’re a different type of squad this year,” said Valkyries coach Aaron Frisby. Valkyries forward Jesse Olynyk, recruited this year from the UVic Vikes, led the league in tries this season with 14, though many of them were team tries with Olynyk finishing them off, Frisby said. Captain Sarah Levson returns after her breakout season in 2010-11. Frisby will get his own chance to shine with the Velox Valhallians against Kamloops in the third division final, while the Castaway Wanderers face Meraloma in the Ceili’s Cup final. sports@vicnews.com
B.C. Finals ■ 11 a.m., Women’s Adidas Premiership Harris Memorial Cup: Burnaby vs. Valkyries ■ 12:30 p.m., Provincewide Third Div.: Velox vs. Kamloops. ■ 2 p.m., Ceili’s Cup: Meraloma vs. Castaway Wanderers. ■ 4 p.m., Rounsefell Cup: Capilano vs. James Bay.
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Victoria Junior Shamrock Brody Eastwood, right, is fourth overall among the leading junior A scorers with seven goals and five assists in four games. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Jr. ’Rocks gain mental win in loss Travis Paterson News staff
The Victoria junior Shamrocks might have lost 10-7 on the score sheet, but the group came away with a moral victory against the Coquitlam Adanacs on Saturday (May 5). In last year’s playoff series, the Adanacs outscored the Shamrocks 54-9, so when the Shamrocks went up 3-0 on goals by Blair Pinnock, Jordan Cunningham and Brody Eastwood, the Adanacs were in shock. The problem was, so were the Shamrocks. The Ads have been the toast of the B.C. Junior A lacrosse league the past three seasons, but graduated nearly the entire championship roster from 2011. “The Shamrocks are no longer afraid of Coquitlam anymore,� said head coach Larry Smeltzer. “Psychologically, against the Adanacs the last few seasons we were beaten before the game started. But we’ve put that to rest.� The Adanacs came back with a better second period and eventually won the game. But the positives are there, Smeltzer said. Devon Casey scored a hat trick in the loss. Smeltzer got a surprise at the ferry terminal on Sunday morning when three injured players showed up to make the trip to Burnaby.
Russell Kirk, Jake Emms and Jamie Sorensen not only dressed but each scored a goal, as the ’Rocks beat the Lakers 11-6. Adam Brown scored two goals and four assists, Devon Casey had three goals, Brodie Eastwood had two goals and Dane Sorensen scored a single. Goalie Cody Hagedorn made 35 saves in Sunday’s win and also recorded four assists on the weekend. Hagedorn has moved to sixth in team scoring with five assists, as he’s the lynch pin for the club’s fast break, the fruit of the Smeltzer’s old-school transition game which does away with specialization. Instead, players play both offensive and defensive roles until their shift is up, and the group has bought in, Smeltzer said. “Now the ball is back in the coach’s court. We’ve introduced (the system to the players). Now it’s up to us to teach certain intricacies that go with it.� The Jr. Shamrocks host the New Westminster Salmonbellies on Saturday (May 12), 5 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.
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Defenceman Chaz Reddekopp was taken 13th overall. Hopkins (12th round, Saskatoon Blades), were also selected. Having traded Kevin Sundher this season, the Royals held two first round picks. Up first the
The intermediate-A (ages 16 to 18) Victoria Shamrocks blew a 6-2 lead over the visiting New Westminster Salmonbellies on Saturday, losing a heartbreaker 11-10 in overtime. Jake Cullen led the Shamrocks with four goals and team captain Max Fredrickson scored two goals. sports@vicnews.com
Royals chose forward Tyler Soy from Cloverdale at eighth overall and used the Brandon Wheat Kings’ 13th overall pick, acquired for Sundher, to nab defenceman Chaz Reddekopp from the Pursuit of Excellence academy in Kelowna. The Royals also selected Regan Nagy (Sask.) 27th; Matthew Campese (Sask.) 49th; Matthew Dykstra (Alta.) 71st; Keith Anderson (Ore.) 115th; Devon Brooks (Alta.) 137th; Oliver Lester (Alta.) 181st; and Brendan Grier (Alta.) 203rd. sports@vicnews.com
Hurricane fight league goes Friday Victoria’s Hurricane Fight League might be a small-scale organization but it boasts high calibre athletes. Tonight (May 11) is the promotion’s sixth event, 7 p.m. at the Da Vinci Centre (195 Bay St.) The goal of the event is to provide a family friendly, alcohol-free environment to foster the careers
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Two first-rounders for Royals The Victoria Royals selected 10 players in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft on May 3 including two first-rounders and one Victoria native. Goalie Markus Daly is the Royals’ first locally drafted player, taken 93rd overall (fifth round). Daly played bantam for the Victoria Racquet Club this season and was named team MVP at the 2011 Rick Lapointe Memorial Bantam Showcase Tournament. Racquet club teammates Ethan Waitzner (fifth round, Prince George Cougars) and Haydn
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of budding kickboxing, boxing and mixed martial arts competitors, said spokesperson Aaron Varga. “We want to promote the sport of these (different) styles,� he said. Visit Vicnews.com for the lineup of the nine-match fight card featuring local martial artists. sports@vicnews.com
Canada vs. U.S.A. showdown at UVic Oak Bay High student Maddie Secco and two UVic Vikes, Danielle Hennig (Kelowna) and Kaitlyn Williams (White Rock), will be on home turf as the Canadian women’s national team hosts Team USA for a fourmatch test series at UVic, May 19 to 23. The series is the beginning of Canada’s campaign for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. U.S.A. qualified for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London. Secco is the only Victoria native among the squad of 23 players and four reserves selected for the series. Lambrick Park vice principal Carrie Trumpy is managing the team and UVic associate coach Krista Thompson is acting as an assistant coach under project lead coach Peter Milkovich. sports@vicnews.com
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be ďŹ led by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be ďŹ led within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is ďŹ rst published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture OfďŹ ce, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.
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The Oak Bay News, has an immediate opening for a full-time news journalist. Oak Bay is located minutes away from Victoria, B.C.
The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaper’s production department.
Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide news stories, photos and video for our award-winning, twice weekly newspaper and website. QualiďŹ cations include a ďŹ rm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous newspaper reporting experience is an asset. The candidate is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and social media (Facebook, Twitter) would be considered an asset.
Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by May 18, 2012 to: Laura Lavin Editor, Oak Bay News Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: llavin@vicnews.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
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LIFE is BETTER at THE CAMELOT! SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
CALL: 250-727-8437
Jasmine Parsons
Supported, independent living in a bright corner suite, like new, in the heart of historical James Bay, near Inner Harbour. FOR SALE OR RENT!
Viewing appt:
www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535
TILLICUM AREA, semi furn, shared bath, kitchenette, internet & W/D, $475 incls cable, 250-727-3671 (Leave mess).
RENTALS
SUITES, LOWER
215-221, 155, 157 & 243 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, BC
TILLICUM PLANT Sale. 1010 Gosper Cres., Sat, May 12, 9-2. Tomato, pepper, dahlia tubers, geraniums, perennials.
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
GORGE APARTMENTS
SAANICH: 4495 Abraham Crt., Sat., May 12, 9-1pm. Multi family; Fabric, furniture, misc household. No early birds!
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.
APARTMENT/CONDO
N. SAANICH, 10934 Prentice Plc., (Curteis Pt., follow signs heading east of ferries), Sat, May. 12, 9am-3pm. Household treasures, camping stuff, guitar and much, much more.
AUTO FINANCING
ROOMS FOR RENT
250.388.3535
HIGH QUADRA, 1086 Lodge Ave., Sat, May. 12, 9am. Multi Family Moving Sale.
TRANSPORTATION
REAL ESTATE
CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS
E. SAANICH, Lutheran Church Of The Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd., Sat, May 12, 9am-12pm. Parking at 3781 Cedar Hill Rd.
SOOKE- NEW 3 bdrm, 3 bath town home, 2 car closed in garage, own yard, $1400+ utils. Call (250)478-9843.
Auto Loans or
HOUSES FOR SALE
GARAGE SALES
SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1800. Avail July 1st. Call 250-217-4060.
SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1400+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.
MATTICK’S FARM - Established Kitchen Shop for Sale owners retiring - For info email: canwestaccounting.ca
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TILLICUM AREA, 406 Obed Ave., Sat, May 12, 8am-4pm. Something for everyone.
SUITES, UPPER
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
SAANICHTON, 2404 Mt. St. Michael, Sat, May. 12, 9am4pm. Family Garage Sale.
VIEW ROYAL, 2 bdrm bsmt suite, N/S, N/P, laundry, F/S, parking. Avail June. 1, $900 mo incls utils, (250)478-5836.
Call: 1-250-616-9053
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
COLWOOD: 3338 Dundonald Rd., Sat., May 12th, 9-3:30. Tools, jewelry, fishing, motorcycles, boat motor trailer, household and much more!
UPTOWN: 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1400 utils included, shared laundry. 250-480-0849.
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
ESQUIMALT, 1 bdrm + den, bright, very quiet, shared W/D, fenced yard, all utils incl’d, $800. 250-744-3180 before 7. GORDON HEAD- 3 bdrm, lrg kitchen/living rm, quiet area, close to Mt. Doug. $1400 inclds utils. (250)294-9205. ROYAL OAK 2bdrm. $900.+ hydro, near Country Grocer. 250-589-2873, 250-744-2861.
$
Receive
500
Move In Incentive
Call Now:
250-381-5084
ROYAL OAK, grd level 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, close to all amens, W/D, NS/NP, $900 mo, (Immed) 250-704-6613. SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, N/S, N/P, refs, $1100 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.
CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations
250-885-1427 Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!
TRUCKS & VANS 2007 FORD 150 Super Cab, 4 door, 1 year warranty left, hard tonneau cover, 84,000 km, all paved roads, 5.4L, V-8, automatic. $21,000 obo. Call Bruce (250)474-1417. WORK TRUCK: ‘99, Ford V8, no key. $1000. Call (250)8891100.
KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road. (250)883-0490.
MARINE
CARS
$$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
2004 SUBARU Impreza TS 2.5 AWD. Silver. 1 owner, 100,000km. exc. cond. $8200. (250)655-1389, (250)655-2157
BOATS
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
BUYING OR SELLING?
$50-$1000 CASH
Classified ads are inexpensive and work hard!
For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away
858-5865
250.388.3535
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
DRYWALL
GARDENING
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HAULING AND SALVAGE
MOVING & STORAGE
PLUMBING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall. MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross, (250)812-4879.
250-216-9476
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.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ 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
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518
CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING. Excellent refs & attention to detail. Keri (250)658-2520. MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278 SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
From the Ground Up
• • • • •
Accepting New clients Landscape & gardens Design & Installation Decks Fences Ponds Gardens Patio’s Fully Insured
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. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
INFINITY FENCING LTD 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. STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com AURICLE LAWNS- Spring clean up lawns, garden, hedge pruning, rototill. 250-882-3129 DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. FREE MULCH on all Landscaping we install for you. Visit our Nursery and pick your plants! Call 250-391-9366. GARDEN DESIGN or redesign You install or we do, Huge Discount at our Nursery. Call 250-391-9366. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. LANDSCAPE & TREE care hedges/pruning/shaping. Lawn & garden. Maint. 18 yrs exp. WCB. Andrew, (250)893-3465. RUSTY’S LAWN SERVICE. Reliable UVic Student. Free estimates. (250)858-6614. RUSTY’S SOIL, Mulch & Garden loam delivery. Free estimates. (250)858-6614.
CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302. BRANTWOOD Pacific Exteriors Gutter, Siding, Soffit, Complete Building Envelope. Free Estimates Call Darren @250 580-9333 or Brantwood Construction.com
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
DRAFTING & DESIGN 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.
DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
FURNITURE REFINISHING
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.
PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.
BIG BEAR Painting & Handyman Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602. COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383. DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663. Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results.
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.
GARDENING
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SUMMIT IRRIGATION Services. Certified sprinkler systems. Property maintenance, more. Call James at 250-883-1041.
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 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
WILL DO GARDENING etc. $15/hr. Your tools. Reliable. Call (250)383-3995.
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.
MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
HANDYPERSONS
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
10% OFF. Aerate, Rototill, Mowing, Hedge / Shrub trimming, clean-up. 250-479-6495 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden? Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB.
DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
HAULING & 250-889-5794.
RECYCLING.
ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181
LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
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
SAFEWAY PAINTING
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.
Peacock Painting
A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
or
NEEDS mine.
WINDOW CLEANING
250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT
WINDOWS
YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.
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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, May 11, 2012
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
This Weekend’s
OPENHOUSES
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
306-777 Cook St, $174,900 pg. 5
102-2626 Blackwood St, $254,900 Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893 pg. 14
1636 Amphion St
pg. 1
1126 Lyall, $499,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
pg. 15
pg. 15
Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
pg. 14
pg. 38
pg. 10
pg. 14
pg. 7
pg. 7
pg. 15
pg. 7
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Tim McNaughton, 250-896-0600
Saturday 11-1 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Mike Ryan 250-477-1100
Saturday 11-1 Sotheby’s International Donald St. Germain, 250-744-7136
Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Frank Chan 250 477-7291
pg. 12
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
pg. 20
pg. 16
1-733 Sea Terr, $459,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
pg. 15
pg. 19
pg. 42
934 Craigflower, $399,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 10
Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535
pg. 12
pg. 17
pg. 7
Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bon Hollier, 250-514-8007
pg. 3
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
599 St Patrick, $949,900
360-4488 Chatterton
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Brett Jones, 250-385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
pg. 2
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
pg. 21
pg. 18
pg. 3
pg. 21
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
pg. 13
pg. 12
Friday 4-7, Saturday 3-7 & Sunday 10-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
pg. 19
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Dave Hillmer, 250-385-2033
pg. 42
pg. 6
pg. 16
pg. 14
pg. 7
110 Jedburgh, $479,900 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547
pg. 22
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 6
pg. 45
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301
pg. 22
pg. 38
pg. 45
pg. 22
pg. 20
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Gray Rothnie, 250-477-1000
pg. 39
pg. 12
pg. 8
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bon Hollier, 250-514-8007
pg. 21
5304-2829 Arbutus, $729,000
pg. 6
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Doug Sunray 250 477-1100 pg. 45
pg. 7
203-5350 Sayward Hill, $649,000 pg. 8
pg. 16
pg. 36
1225 Camas, $595,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doug Munro 250 744-3301
pg. 22
3226 Cedar Hill Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
1266 Oceanwood
pg. 24
4806 Amblewood, $899,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683
305-820 Short St, $339,000
pg. 21
1528 Palahi Pl, $624,900
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Pat Fehr, 250-385-2033
pg. 23
pg. 22
1430 Harvest Lane Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance AREAS Real Estate Team, 250-361-1939
5709 Wallace, $769,000
Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
pg. 36
pg. 36
62 Logan Ave, $537,000 Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Don Bellamy 250-744-3301
778 Cameo St, $577,800 pg. 16
4204-2829 Arbutus Rd, $599,000 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Pat Fehr, 250-385-2033
pg. 6
112-4480 Chatterton Way, $430,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
304-1505 Church Rd, $209,300 pg. 23
pg. 12
778 Patrick, $779,900
2018 Casa Marcia, $639,000
402-288 Eltham, $419,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106
pg. 7
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Daniel Stapleton, 250-418-1318
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
pg. 22
102-1663 McKenzie Ave
4204-2829 Arbutus Rd, $599,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
pg. 8
3380 Upper Terr, $1,898,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford 250 889-8200
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Areas Real Estate Team, 250-361-1939
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
4379 Elnido, $658,500
31 Kaleigh, $539,900 Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
306-75 Songhees
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Jordan Thome 250 592-4422
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
101-1110 Willow St, $419,900
Saturday 11-1 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
4495 Gordon Pt, $1,049,000 pg. 20
30-300 Six Mile, $389,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
pg. 9
743 Chesterlea, $559,000
114-1110 Willow, $449,900
985 Eagle Reach, $749,000
Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333
pg. 1
27-5110 Cordova Bay Rd, $474,900
2353 Windsor, $819,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100
Friday 4-7, Saturday 3-7 & Sunday 10-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
1245 Esquimalt, $260,000
407-900 Tolmie, $189,900
4636 Falaise, $586,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301
407-380 Waterfront, $418,900
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
939 Carolwood Dr.
4030/4040 Borden St, $239,900
2226 Windsor, $864,000
309-1012 Collinson St, $289,000 pg. 43
pg. 17
110-1505 Church Ave, $239,900
4800 Sea Ridge, $799,900
101-1807 Oak Bay Ave pg. 18
Saturday 12:30-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
4030/4040 Borden St, $239,900
2080 Pauls Te
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
994 Cottontree Close, $709,900 pg. 18
1073 Oliver, $814,000
114-545 Manchester Rd, $229,900 pg. 38
pg. 23
8-3255 Rutledge, $329,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton, 250-889-4000
Saturday 2-4 Cornerstone Properties Lynn Van de Kamp, 250-216-7385
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing 250 477-7291
pg. 21
4029 Providence, $939,900
2676 Arbutus, $999,000
pg. 20
205-3010 Washington, $260,000 pg. 36
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
3053 Henderson, $1,120,000
Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 1-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333
pg. 2
774 Patrick, $759,000
pg. 14
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448
1552 Oak Cres
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Limited Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
3393 Henderson, $639,000
5-710 Linden, $589,900
pg. 8
Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
4012 Livingstone Ave N, $604,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301
pg. 21
pg. 24
103-4678 Elk Lake, $339,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
pg. 12
pg. 38
754 Humboldt, $198,900 Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722
Saturday 11-1 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100
1428 Edgeware, $589,000
Saturday 12-1:30 Newport Realty Brett Jones, 250-385-2033
pg. 38
pg. 19
3520 Upper Terrace, $898,900
304-1121 Oscar St
307-860 View St, $254,900
Sunday 2-5 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033
5024 Cordova Bay, $949,900
pg. 19 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422
pg. 21
4236 Oak View, $949,800
108-848 Esquimalt Rd, $149,900
402-103 Gorge Rd E, $539,000
301-380 Waterfront, $529,900
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
1044 Craigdarroch, $875,000
407-455 Sitkum
Saturday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
Sunday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
895 Falkland, $689,900
113-689 Bay St, $224,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
pg. 13
852 Caroline, $619,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar 250 384-8124
Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
1050 Pentrelew, $698,000
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 10
1102 Kings Rd, $574,000
103-1527 Cold Harbour Rd, $279,900
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Mark Shepard 250-385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
2528 Cavendish, $1,199,000
309-300 Waterfront, $549,000
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
Sunday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Colin Gareau, 250-812-3451
2112 Pentland, $950,000
101-66 Songhees, $589,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875
204-1121 Esquimalt, $229,900
760 Lampson, $279,900
210-1061 Fort, $189,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033
pg. 19
312-2100 Granite, $224,000
404-300 Waterfront, $548,500
401-21 Erie Street Saturday 3:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Bon Hollier, 250-514-8007
pg. 13
607 Wilson, $389,500
304-539 Niagara St, $269,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
2959 Irma St, $589,000
3093 Washington, $729,000 Sunday & Tuesday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
4956 Lochside, $649,000
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
2941 Cedar Hill Rd, $498,000 pg. 14
1654 Hollywood, $895,000 Sunday 1:00-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800
4008 Bow Rd, $798,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty John West 250 385-2033
402-1000 Mcclure, $232,500 pg. 14
1130 Woodstock, $1,195,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate
1908 Beach
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Leni Estell, 250-744-3301
1810 Hollywood Cres, $875,000
May 10-16 edition of
3-828 Rupert Terrace
C-147 Ontario St, $469,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Areas Real Estate Team, 250-361-1939
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432 Kipling, $695,000
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250 477-1100
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pg. 11
312-2100 Granite, $219,000
303 Bessborough
4665 Amblewood Dr
1534 Edgemont, $524,900
68 Regina
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Colin Gareau, 250-812-3451
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jasmin Gerwien, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
Saturday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
pg. 10
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pg. 22
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pg. 43
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Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 10-16 edition of
409-4536 Viewmont, $289,900
10-8025 East Saanich, $429,000
8541 Bexley, $558,888
2-3358 Happy Valley, $449,900
1001 Wild Ridge Way, $445,000
563 Brant Pl, $549,400
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250 477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Leslie Manson 250 744-3301
Tuesday to Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Paul King 250 384-8124
Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277
pg. 24
304-4535 Viewmont, $234,900
pg. 25
205-2311 Mills Rd
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan, 250 656-4626
4360 Interurban Rd, $399,900
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989
410-4394 West Saanich Rd, $429,900
7161 West Saanich Rd, $269,900 pg. 25
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
1290 Lands End, $859,000
2200 Harrow Gate, $629,000 pg. 3
21-10457 Resthaven, $599,000 pg. 26
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mel Jarvis, 250-478-9600
15-7701 Central Saanich, $159,000
7161 West Saanich
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Thursday - Monday 3-5 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626
pg. 26
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
1915 Llewellyn, $559,000
pg. 29
969 Tayberry, $409,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Don Burnham 250 516-1510
pg. 25 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-5333
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
pg. 28
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 12
2414 Fleetwood Crt, $524,600 pg. 30
pg. 28
202-3226 Jacklin Rd., $329,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-5333
pg. 33
pg. 27
662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900 Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
pg. 13
pg. 30
1043 Whitney Crt, $384,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277
101-608 Fairway Ave, $369,900 Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100
pg. 7
87 Milburn, $599,900 Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 29
1016 Brown, $389,900 pg. 43
Saturday 12-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 7
723 Percy, $549,000 pg. 30
pg. 30
pg. 10
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
pg. 30
619 Glacier Ridge, $455,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
Sunriver Estates Sales Centre pg. 43
1-3358 Happy Valley, $479,900 Tuesday to Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Paul King 250 384-8124
Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233
pg. 31
2710A Phillips, $585,000 pg. 28
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124
pg. 37
3001 Alouette, $494,900
593 Latoria, $295,000 pg. 7
pg. 27
3134 Wishart, $464,500
Saturday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
304-611 Brookside, $198,000 pg. 28
pg. 27
123-945 Bear Mountain, $510,000
202-3226 Jacklin Rd., $329,500
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291
Tuesday to Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Paul King 250 384-8124
pg. 29
1616 Millstream, $799,900
3362-3360 Radiant, $899,900
3334 Myles Mansell Rd, $388,500
pg. 7
4-10072 Third St pg. 36
pg. 28
Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003
pg. 30
pg. 28
2537 Mill Hill, $485,000
913 Bullen, $449,900
6467 Central Saanich, $699,000
2684 James Island, $1,049,000
Saturday 1-3 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
15-551 Bezanton Way, $510,000 pg. 33
pg. 25 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
974 Moss Ridge, $629,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Dennis Jabs, 250-882-7393
2280 Aldeane, $549,900
3374 Joyce Pl, $449,900
1017 Limestone, $699,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Paul King 250 384-8124
pg. 25
203-2311 Mills Rd Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
pg. 30
2670 Ernhill, $535,900
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100 Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns 250-478-0808
9045 Lochside Dr, $949,000 pg. 25
pg. 42
4980 Deer Park Trail, $1,099,000
C-2055 White Birch, $445,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
pg. 42
2390 Echo Valley Dr, $664,900
3084 Shoreview, $399,900
3074 Metchosin Rd, $334,000
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Realty Jonas Solberg 250 479-3333
pg. 29
pg. 26
62-2070 Amelia Ave, $219,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Areas Real Estate Team, 250-361-1939
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
1622 Millstream, $799,900
109-3220 Jacklin, $305,000 pg. 24
3571 Desmond, $539,000
Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
2926 Carol Ann, $474,900
10314 Gabriola Pl, $522,000
455 Tuscan Lane
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Gary Anderson, 250-744-3301
pg. 24
pg. 33
3602 Tillicum, $289,900
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Thurs-Mon 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
pg. 27
Westhills, $259,900
5-2353 Harbour, $729,000
Saturday 12-1:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
pg. 27
8366 West Saanich, $789,000
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141
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Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 474-6003
pg. 30
13-10471 Resthaven, $395,000
28-2070 Amelia Ave
2863 Ronald Rd
1050 Burnside Rd W, $495,500
3363 Mary Anne, $474,900
957 Shawnigan Lake, $319,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301
Saturday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
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Homeless people recruited to work on Woodwynn farm ‘Homefulness’ project proceeding, despite land commission’s rejection Roszan Holmen News staff
Richard Leblanc of Woodwynn Farms will soon begin recruiting people from Victoria’s homeless community to start a new chapter in their life, working on an organic farm and sleeping in tents on his farm in Central Saanich. Campsites are a far cry from the housing he hoped to build, but Leblanc calls it an interim step in his Creating Homefulness Society’s vision. Last month the Agricultural Land Commission rejected the society’s application to build housing for 120 people on the farm on one per cent of the land. According to its decision, released April 21, the commission does not believe housing needs to be located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, given the proximity of land outside the reserve. “The commission is approached by similar organizations with varying degrees of agriculture as part of their programming on a regular basis and is very wary of permitting this type of institutional use within the ALR,” the decision reads. On May 1 the Creating Homefulness Society board met to regroup. “This is a major disappointment,” said Leblanc, the society’s executive director. The board, however, is “undaunted,” he added. The farm is zoned for approximately 10 campsites. That means Leblanc can still create a community on the farm – it just won’t be as comfortable. “We’re going to bring on some porta-pottys and a fire pit,” he said. Eventually, Leblanc plans to resubmit a new application to the commission. As well as housing, his proposal included repurposing 16 structures on the farm into a processing plant to make jams and jellies, a café and office rooms. The society’s goal is to diversify the farm’s products to decrease its dependence on government grants and to teach a variety of skills, including farming, service and administrative. STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PR S BR S ST S CA S DE S BR S ST S CA S
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When your money makes more money for you than your job does... then you are well on your way to financial freedom. If you make $20 an hour at your job - true financial independence begins when the money you invest is making you $25 an hour, without you having to do anything more. Frank showed him how to turn his rental property into 10 properties in just 12 months. Rob Met Darren Rob then came to a Get Rich in Canada event, hosted by myself... and was able to create a $4 million dollar property portfolio in just 24 months.
My company, the Fast Track Group, has been ranked among Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies for two straight years now. Last year, we finished 40th on PROFIT Magazine’s list. In 10 years, I have taken it from 5 employees in one tiny office, to over 100 employees and 12 offices. More than 350,000 Canadians have 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.
When you understand the rules of the game... the money will find you!
Rob Chaulk came to one of my events in the Spring of 2008. He grew up in a family with a poor dad, and a rich dad (his uncle). So Rob had been given a good start on his money education. But it wasn’t enough. Rob was a hard worker that knew his job wasn’t going to make life any easier. He held careers in the energy and industrial sector. He dabbled in some businesses along the way in the restaurant and towing business. When Rob read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, he took it seriously and within 30 days he bought his first rental property. He was hooked. He put together a plan for 10 properties in 10 years... his key to retirement. Right around this same time he had lunch with his rich dad (his multimillionaire uncle). Not exactly an easy guy to talk to, his uncle “Frank” was self-made and not easy to approach about money. But Rob did
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Rob Chaulk As Rob says “Money is just the scorecard. When you understand the rules of the game - and how the game works - the money will find you! Now it’s my turn to pass on my knowledge and experience.” While he was building his portfolio of properties, Rob also took his health very seriously. Rob was overweight, had sleep apnea and was sluggish every waking hour. After dropping over 100 pounds Rob found a new lifestyle that had been long lost, and a money mindset that continues to help him and his family with all of the retirement and dreams. Is it your turn to master the money mindset? I am proud to share that my system has worked for everyone who aggressively applied it. You could be the one with a large real estate portfolio and a business or two that runs without you. ...Many 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 I would like you to join us. There is no cost to attend. My team is here to make sure you get the tools
Discover how anyone, no matter how dire their circumstances, can go from rags to riches in 5 years or less. My students and business partners are prime examples of how you can start with nothing and build a very healthy investment portfolio and business in 5 years or less. The best part? We don’t just show you what to do... you get the formula to go as fast as you like, and can handle. Most seminars share the what – not the how. We show you both with specific examples, formulas and resources to get you there on your own pace.
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. Rob started off at a free event just like this. He heard about an event just like this put on by my company. He attended and absorbed every ounce of information shared, and took MASSIVE ACTION. He is now financially independent and able to live life on his own terms. What should you do next? Pick up your phone and dial 1-877-742-4236 or visit our website at www.BCFastTrack.com 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. If a completely unknown individual can be in the same situation you are and become financially independent in 5 years or less... why can’t you? This is the real deal and I have gone from $0 to $100 million in revenues in just 10 years using these strategies... my students are proof that my techniques work everywhere, for anyone who is willing to take action. Stop what you are doing right now and get your seat booked. Dial 1-877-742-4236 or visit our website at www.BCFastTrack.com and reserve your seat.
*Darren Weeks is not always the presenter at Fast Track events
Don’t go it alone! Bring a friend or family
FREE events at 12 pm and 7 pm. Call 1-877-RICH CDN (1-877-742-4236) Victoria Monday, May 14, 2012
Duncan Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre 140 Trans Canada Highway
Nanaimo Wednesday, May 16, 2012 The Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion Street
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