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Ferry to downtown

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Chamber announces study into feasibility of ferry from Royal Bay to downtown Victoria. Page A3

Pelican returned to health at Wild ARC and ready to be released back into her Manitoba home. Page A3

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Terminally ill woman plans for her sonâ€™s future Health concerns werenâ€™t taken seriously, says young mother Natalie North News staff

Julia Wolfâ€™s eyes focused on the melanoma poster fixed to the examination room door. Then 19-years-old, Wolf thought there was a chance the freckle on her leg might be one of the â€œless dangerousâ€? forms of skin cancer. She told the walk-in clinic doctor her freckle had certain signs of cancer. It itched and changed shape over time. He laughed and told her she was too A trust has been set up young for that. for Lucas through Island â€œHe basically made Savings Credit Union, West me feel like an idiot Shore. Donations can be for even asking,â€? said made to the Julia and Wolf, now 28 and Lucas Wolf trust at any diagnosed with metIsland Savings via account astatic melanoma. #2219467 (WS). â€œYeah I was 19, but it For more info on ways to turns out youâ€™re not help, contact Morrison at too young at the age emorrison_16_@hotmail. of 19. com or 250-597-7947. â€œIf he had sent me to a dermatologist or looked into it, I could have caught it early on, but he just didnâ€™t take it seriously.â€? While the spot grew and changed, Wolf sought more medical help, but like that first encounter, she continued to hear the same message: she was too young to have skin cancer â€“ she was healthy. Seven doctors later, she had little more than diagnoses of dry skin, a wart and hypochondria.

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Todd McElroy, lead hand painter for the Sooke School District, puts the finishing touches on the basketball court at Willway elementary school. Money for the new backboards, hoops and nets came from the Paul Valentine Memorial Fund.

New hoops honour fallen player Charla Huber News staff

Willway elementary school students have been given the gift of a revamped basketball court. In memory of Paul Valentine, a former Willway student, $2,600 was donated for new backboards, hoops and nets. The Sooke School District painted the poles and new lines on the outdoor court. Valentine was 19 when he was killed 14 years ago in an unprovoked attack by another teen.

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â€œItâ€™s sort of mixed emotions. We are excited to see him remembered for the right reasons, but it's sad for the reason we are doing it," said David Valentine, Paul's father. The family has been hosting the Paul Valentine Memorial 3-on-3 tournament at West Shore Parks and Rec. for more than 10 years. All the money raised has been put back in the community through basketball initiatives or to programs focusing on youth violence. â€œHe wasn't a basketball star, but he was a good player," said David Valentine. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Pely prepares to fly into the wild White pelican to be returned to the wild after recovery in Metchosin Kyle Wells News staff

Pely the pelican, all healed up and ready for the world, has been released back into the wilds of Manitoba after a six-month stay at Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) in Metchosin. On Friday, June 8, Pely boarded a plane to Winnipeg to be released back into the wild where she was found, near Île-desChênes, Manitoba. Pely recovered from parasites, infections and general malnourishment. The centre waited until the summer for the release to give Pely plenty of time to eat, exercise and get ready for the next winter. “She’s doing great now. Her weight is back up, she looks great,” said senior wildlife rehabilitator Christina Carrieres. “It’s really exciting that she gets to go back.” Pely, who is three years old, was found in November in the middle of the cold Manitoba winter. Normally pelicans would have migrated by then but Pely was found with five other pelicans who had not headed south.

Christina Carrieres, senior wildlife rehabilitator with Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) in Metchosin, attempts to capture Pely the white pelican so she can be released back into the wild. Kyle Wells/News staff

One of the other pelicans had already died, and all the others had to be euthanized due to injuries. The Manitoba rehabilitation centre sent Pely to Wild ARC because of its facilities for a bird of Pely’s size, which include a large flight pen and bathing pool. Carrieres said that although she is happy that Pely is healthy and healed, it’s

always hard to let go. “It’s a mix feeling. You care for those animals for so many months, but at the same time it’s great to see them go,” Carrieres said. “We’ll miss her being around, obviously, but really happy that she’s going.” Pely’s friend, a brown pelican with no name, is also being released soon off the coast of Metchosin. He was found in

Prince Rupert and brought to Wild ARC in April. He had been attacked by crows and had cuts and frostbite on his feet. He has lost some ends of toes, but is otherwise up to full health. He came to Wild ARC to recover and also to keep Pely company, as pelicans are flock birds and get lonely on their own. news@goldstreamgazette.coma

Commuter ferry more realistic after sale of Royal Bay lands: chamber Jim Zeeben News staff

It’s still just an idea but now it’s one with the building blocks in place to actually make it happen. The concept of a ferry linking the West Shore to downtown Victoria has been bandied about before but now that prime real estate at Royal Bay has been sold to developers, the proposal can be taken a little more seriously. “The trigger, really, for us is the sale of Royal Bay, “ said Westshore Chamber of Commerce CEO Dan Spinner, referring to the sale of 419 acres of long empty waterfront property in Colwood. In May, B.C. Investment Management Corp. purchased the land from Lehigh Hanson. The long-range plan calls for a village centre and 2,800 single family homes.

The area will also be home to a new high school recently announced by the Sooke School District. The chamber announced June 7 it will facilitate a study by Black Ball Ferry Line and Royal Roads University into the feasibility of a commuter ferry connecting the Inner Harbour and the West Shore. Though Black Ball is a U.S. company, its president, Ryan Burles, lives in Metchosin. Black Ball has a number of staffers who have direct experience with smaller ferries serving the islands of Puget Sound. A ferry service to the Inner Harbour would help protect “quality of life” for commuters living on the burgeoning West Shore, Burle said. “It is kind of a puzzle,” he said, noting the most critical piece will be ensuring a ferry fits seamlessly into other transit services. That means it needs to be acces-

sible by bus or light rail and the cost for riding the ferry can’t be prohibitive. One model that works is the Sea Bus in Vancouver, which requires a ticket that allows riders to use the Sky Train and the bus system. However, the big difference is that the Sea Bus operates over a relatively calm surface while Royal Bay to the Inner Harbour can be rough waters. “No matter what, every route is different,” Burle said. “It’s not like an airport.” Exactly what the sea state allows is one of the biggest questions needing to be addressed by the ferry study. Another is whether the developers planning the Royal Bay community will commit to a terminal on the land, said Burle, noting that his company can help by offering expertise on the subject from the ground floor. RRU student Jonathon Calderwood has been tasked with the study. It will focus on

whether a passenger ferry would ease the Colwood Crawl, the notorious rush-hour traffic snarl that slows commuters who live on the West Shore but work in the metropolitan core. Chamber public relations co-ordinator Lindsay Vogan said Calderwood should have his report finished by the end of this year. “He’ll be doing a lot of interviews,” she said. “With the amount of people moving to the West Shore and how fast it’s growing it just makes sense to give people a different way of getting to and from work.” The study will examine best practices of other commuter boat services around the continent as well as delve into ferry failures. Groups with a stake in such a commuter service on the West Shore will also be interviewed. editor@goldstreamnews.com

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Back in the swim ming parties will kick off simultaneously on beaches in all three municipalities. The goal is to attract the masses back to the once-beloved swimming mecca that lured thousands to its shores for water sports, swimming lessons, championships and just splashing about. â€œEverybody we talked to is enthusiastic about having the glory days of the Gorge brought back,â€? Meredith said. The response suggests there is an undercurrent of people ready and waiting to embrace the Gorge as a place for more than rowing, paddling and other boating. â€œIt is the best swimming water in Victoria and nobody knows that,â€? said John Sanderson, who grew up listening to his mother tell stories about swimming in the Gorge in the 1920s. Sanderson, a board member of the Burnside-Gorge Community Association, is helping to organize the event. â€œOnce people experience it as a swimming place, it becomes special. And once itâ€™s special, itâ€™s cared for and admired and loved.â€? A major clean-up effort in the 1990s has vastly improved water quality. Septic systems draining into the Gorge were removed and annual volunteer efforts see garbage hauled away from its shorelines. Today, water quality studies are limited, but seem to indicate the Gorge is safe to swim in. â€œThe water quality at the one beach we do sample is very good,â€? said Erwin Dyck, Vancouver Island Health Authorityâ€™s supervisor of health protection.

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Ask a dozen people whether they would ever swim in the Gorge Waterway, and a majority will likely react with an unequivocal: no way. Whether warranted or not, the Gorgeâ€™s polluted reputation from decades past continues to dog the narrow ocean inlet that winds through three municipalities. Of course, the Gorge has its defenders, who argue its waters are some of the warmest in the region. In August, the temperature has been recorded at 24 C. Contrary to popular opinion, they also claim the water is cleaner than the popular swimming beach at Elk Lake. If true, it begs the question: are Victorians bypassing paradise in their own backyard as they drive to the outskirts of Saanich and the West Shore for a dip on a hot summerâ€™s day? The â€œyuckâ€? response is an attitude organizers of an upcoming swimming event hope to challenge. â€œWe have this wonderful waterway in our community that used to be a wonderful swimming hole,â€? said Jack Meredith, a board member of the Vic West Community Association. â€œIt would be a wonderful thing to celebrate on the (City of Victoriaâ€™s) 150th anniversary.â€? The idea has caught on, winning buy-in from community groups in Victoria, Saanich and Esquimalt. On Aug. 12, three swim

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water contaminants, such as metals and nutrients. Before the big swim day in August, event organizers are partnering with other organizations for more thorough inspections of the water at multiple points. Meanwhile, theyâ€™re looking for volunteers and ideas for fun ways to celebrate Swim the Gorge Day. Itâ€™s been almost a decade since the last organized swimming event on the waterway. That gathering featured swimming competitions and attracted world-class athletes. This yearâ€™s focus will be on fun, with music, a barbecue and prizes for people who take the plunge. â€œIf you get your hair wet, then youâ€™ve swam,â€? said Meredith. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Social agencies unite to CAP poverty

“Collaborative action on poverty reduction is a Community Action Plan finds common ground critical factor in the “The lessons from … communities across Cansuccess, well-being Roszan Holmen News staff ada are quite clear,” said Rupert Downing, execuand advancement tive director of the Community Social Planning More than a dozen community organizations Council. “Collaborative action on poverty reducof communities and have launched a campaign to take action against tion is a critical factor in the success, well-being regions” poverty. and advancement of communities and regions.” – Rupert Downing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw Nos. 1356, 1357, 1391, and 1392. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 18 June 2012, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Subject Property File No. OCP Current: Zoning

3385 Happy Valley Rd Bylaw No. 1356 Neighbourhood Current: RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Zone Proposed: CH4 (Cluster Housing Residential 4) Zone

Subject Property File No. OCP Zoning

Proposal

To allow for the development of approximately 24 one-family and townhouse dwelling units.

Proposal

Subject Property File No. OCP Current: Zoning

790 Hockley Ave Bylaw No. 1391 City Centre Current: R1 (One-Family Residential) Proposed: C8A (Community Town Centre Pedestrian A) To allow for the development of a multi-family residential building consisting of approximately 22 dwelling units; to vary the building height from the maximum 4-storeys to 5-storeys, and vary the required number of parking stalls from 24 to 23 and parking stall dimensions.

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Proposal

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3371, 3377 & 3379 Happy Valley Rd Bylaw No. 1357 Current: Neighbourhood Current: GR2 (Greenbelt Residential 2) and RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Zone Proposed: CH4 (Cluster Housing Residential 4) Zone To allow for the development of approximately 69 one-family and townhouse dwelling units.

2720 Peatt Rd Bylaw No. 1392 Current: City Centre Current: R1 (One-Family Residential) Proposed: MU1A (Mixed Use Residential Commercial A) To allow for the development of approximately 8 townhouse units.

In creating the Community Action Plan on Poverty, participating organizations have jointly crafted and endorsed a list of 10 shared values, backed by actions to achieve them. They include affordable housing, accessible child care and living-wage incomes. “The CAP document represents hundreds of people and hundreds of hours, learning how to work together and how to disagree respectfully,” said Claire Rettie, executive director of the Victoria READ Society. “We’ve also learned that amongst each other, there is a way to harness energy and create hope.” Progress demands leadership more than it requires money, said Victoria city Coun. Marianne Alto. As one example, she pointed to a program that distributes bus passes to people in poverty. “The Social Planning Council came to the transit commission and made a very compelling presentation … about why this program needed to be expanded,” Alto said. The commission agreed and increased the number of passes by 25 per cent. The city’s governance and priorities committee unanimously endorsed the plan last week. “While the city can’t act in and of itself to reduce poverty, one of the key things the city can do is to create an enabling environment,” said Lisa Helps, who attended the campaign launch as a city councillor and executive director of Community Micro Lending. “The city has a real role to play.” Business leaders will also be asked to partner in the plan. “We’re going to work with employers in the region to certify them as living-wage employers if they step up to the plate,” Downing said. The wage required to maintain an adequate quality of life in the Capital Region has been calculated to be $18.07 per hour. Another plan in the works is to launch a community investment fund early in 2013, Downing added. “That will be a vehicle for people to put their savings and their investments in a communitymanaged fund to help build social housing and finance (other socially-responsible programs).” For more information on the plan, visit www. CAPonPoverty.ca. rholmen@vicnews.com

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CITY OF COLWOOD PRESENTATION OF 2011 ANNUAL REPORT Please take notice that the City of Colwood 2011 Annual Report for the ¿scal year ending December 31, 2011 will be available for viewing at Colwood City Hall starting Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 3300 Wishart Road during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. The Annual Report will also be posted on the City’s website at www.colwood.ca.

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City Council will consider the Annual Report at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012 and oral or written submissions and questions from the public will be permitted. Written submissions received by July 4, 2012 will be included in the agenda package in their entirety as part of the public record. Send written submissions to the attention of the Corporate Of¿cer at: City of Colwood, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, BC V9C 1R1; pvanbuskirk@colwood.ca; or fax to 250-478-7516.

Andrea Gillis, front, and Lisa Herschmiller of Victoria Municipal Maintenance Corp. plant more than 1,000 marigolds and geraniums at the fountain on Goldstream Avenue, June 6. The crews plant flowers rain or shine, but were grateful for a sunny day. Last year, Langford spent about $100,000 on beautification projects around the city

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Black bear spotted near Vic General Natalie North News staff

Bear season officially began for some residents in the area north of the Victoria General Hospital when they spotted a black bear in their backyard just before 8 a.m. Sunday (June 10). Residents in the 1900-block of Burnside Rd. W. called Saanich police when they saw the bear attempting to climb their fence. The bear, believed to be moving in the general direction of the Highland Pacific Golf Course, was no longer on site by the time police arrived. Though it’s been a slow year for bear calls in Saanich, conservation officer Peter Pauwels said sightings in rural-urban interface areas, such as Burnside Road

West, are common. “Every year we do get a bear or two that will wander over from the Highlands and get into West Saanich and we’ll get a few calls,” he said. “Normally they’ll turn around and head out because it’s too busy for them.” The sighting was one of eight so far this season in Saanich, with the majority of calls having originated closer to Prospect Lake. As no further sightings have been reported, Pauwels believes the bear has left the area. Pauwels advises contacting the conservation officer service if a bear is acting aggressively or has travelled into an urban area. For residents of rural Saanich, he reiterates the annual bear wisdom: do not leave attractants,

“Every year we do get a bear or two that will wander over from the Highlands and get into West Saanich and we’ll get a few calls.” – Peter Pauwels specifically garbage, outside of the home. “At this time of year, bears are hungry,” he said. “They’re looking for food. … If there’s nothing for a bear to eat, he’s not going to hang around.” The Victoria field office of the conservation officer service can be reached at 250-391-2225. nnorth@saanichnews.com

Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Temporary Use Permit NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Langford will consider issuance of a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 18 June 2012, at 7:00 pm. File

Temporary Use Permit No. TUP12-0001

Purpose

The purpose of the proposed Temporary Use Permit is to allow the storage of funeral service related items, such as cof¿ns, caskets and urns, and may include temporary storage (overnight) of the deceased, on the property.

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The land that is the subject of TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. TUP12-0001 is property located at 1064 Goldstream Ave.

COPIES of the complete proposed TEMPORARY USE PERMIT and other related material may be viewed during normal working hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 11 June 2012 to Monday, 18 June 2012 , inclusive, at the Langford City Hall, Second Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Ivo van der Kamp at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Temporary Use Permit. Jim Bowden Administrator

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Colwood girls clean up Charla Huber News staff

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Erika Lahnsteiner and Lindsay Hargreaves hold garbage bags used to clean up at their Latoria Walk neighbourhood. The girls rallied 40 volunteers who filled two trucks with trash.

Armed with latex gloves and garage bags, residents of the Latoria Walk neighbourhood thought they’d be collecting empty cans and food wrappers. Instead, they stumbled upon an old barrell washing machine, a 1950s car and a rusty bed frame. Erika Lahnsteiner, 12, and Lindsay Hargreaves, 14, organized a community clean-up, May 27. “We just started noticing a lot of garbage and we know that our water streams lead to the ocean,” Lahnsteiner said. Instead of just complaining, the two girls decided to do something

with the help of Lahnsteiner’s father, Gary. “We collected enough garbage to fill the back of two half-ton trucks,” said the proud father. For large items, such as the vehicle, City of Colwood crews came to remove them. About 40 people from the neighbourhood hit the streets, paths, forests and park lands to aid these girls in their mission. “When people come to our neighbourhood I want them to think it’s nice, not to think it’s dirty,” Hargreaves said. The Red Barn Market in the neighbourhood donated some food for the volunteers to enjoy at the end of the day. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Leah Victoria Werner 250-474-6003 Notice is given that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by proposed Bylaw No. 345 and Bylaw No. 346 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaws at a Public Hearing to be held at the School House, 1589 Millstream Road, Highlands, BC on Monday, June 18, 2012 commencing at 7:00 p.m.

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The lands that are the subject of the proposed bylaws comprise approximately 32.2 hectares (79.6 acres) and are described as: Lot C, Section 30 and 74, Highland District, Plan VIP76070, shown on Map 1.

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“Highlands Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw, 2007, Amendment No. 4 (Amenity 2), Bylaw No. 345, 2012” General Purpose: Bylaw No. 345 creates a new Amenity Area called, Amenity 2 – East West Trail Connector. Also under Bylaw No. 345, the subject property’s OCP land use designation would change from Rural to the new Amenity 2 – East West Trail Connector. Land in this new designation may realize an increase in density if a portion of land in this new designation is donated for use as trail intended to connect the east and west areas of the District and the CRD.

Map 2

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“Highlands Zoning Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 33, (Amenity 2 Zone - (Lot C, Section 74)) Bylaw No. 346, 2012”

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General Purpose: Following from the above proposed OCP amendment, Bylaw No. 346 creates a new zone, Amenity 2 (Am2) Zone. This zone has permitted uses of residential, home-based business, agriculture, and accessory uses, buildings and structures. The base density of this new zone is one dwelling unit per 12 hectares (30 acres). If the following amenities are provided: i. approximately 16.4 hectares (40.5 acres) of land shown generally in Map 2 as, “Area 1 - Proposed Land Donation to CRD,” donated to the Capital Regional District to be used for regional park and trail purposes, ii. $75,000 to the District of Highlands to be placed in a Reserve Fund for the purpose of building a community centre/hall; iii. $25,000 to the District of Highlands to placed in a Reserve Fund for the purpose of Community Gardens and related appurtenances including: water well, fencing, shed for well pump and garden equipment storage, and a parking area,

at the District of Highlands Municipal Ofﬁce located at 1980 Millstream Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6H1. You can mail or deliver your comments on these Bylaws to the Municipal Ofﬁce or by fax to 250-474-3677, or email to LBeckett@highlands.ca to be received prior to 12 p.m. on the day of the public hearing.

Please note that all correspondence submitted to the District of Highlands in response to this Notice will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. This includes being published the proposed Amenity 2 Zone allows for an increase in density to on the District’s website. The District considers the author’s address a maximum of 13 lots providing no lot is less than 1 hectare (2.47 relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this acres) in size. Bylaw No. 346 also adds the subject property, as personal information. The author’s phone number and email address shown on Map 1, to this new zone. are not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed. For any person wishing more detailed information, the proposed For convenience only, some of the documents may be viewed on the Bylaws and other related material may be inspected between District’s web site at: www.highlands.ca . the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding holidays, from Wednesday, June 6, 2012 to Monday, June 18, 2012 C.D. Coates, Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

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Yacht club opens its doors For the first time, the Royal to return to a more even and Victoria Yacht Club is opening sustainable age distribution. To its doors to the public at an open achieve its goal, the club is prohouse on Saturday, June 16. moting boating activities that “We don’t think the club has will appeal to all ages and has done enough even reduced fees to show how “We see that yacht for younger memit can make bers. The club has boating in Oak clubs are most vibrant a fleet of sailboats Bay’s fabulous and healthy when available for use by waters accessiits members, rangble to local res- there is an interaction ing from sporty idents, particu- and bond between dinghies to stable larly younger 24-foot keelboats, people,” said generations.” making sailing Jeremy Smith, accessible to memthe RVYC Commodore. “While bers that don’t have a boat. The participation levels in both rac- club also offers summer youth ing and cruising are the highest and adult sailing lessons which they have been in over a decade, are available to non-members the club has noticed that with who just want to give it a try. changes in demographics and “We see that yacht clubs are economics, there are fewer most vibrant and healthy when junior sailors staying on as there is an interaction and bond young adult members, and the between generations, such as average age of members contin- when people learn to sail in ues to increase every year.” dinghies or bigger boats, alongThe club is taking steps to side older and younger people,” reverse this trend in an attempt said Smith. “Sailing as a sport is

almost unique in that people of all ages race, cruise and socialize together, and knowledge passes down through the generations. It is an absolutely perfect recreational activity for families.” The open house will allow anyone with an interest in boating to enjoy the club for the day and learn more about it. Programs include sailing classes for young and old (also open to non-members), year-round youth and allage racing, cruising, kayaking, and more. The open house includes tours and on-the-water demonstrations, as well as hot dogs and activities for kids and a draw for prizes. The event takes place on Saturday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Royal Victoria Yacht Club is located at 3475 Ripon Rd., just off Beach Drive. For more information, contact the club administrator at 250592-2441. editor@oakbaynews.com

Police appeal for answers on anniversary of death Saanich PD confirm that 26-year-old Shannon Rogers died from non-prescription drug overdose Kyle Slavin News staff

Fewer questions surrounding the death of Shannon Rogers remain, after Saanich police revealed the 26-year-old overdosed on a lethal amount of non-prescription drugs. The announcement came Tuesday, one year after Rogers’ body was found decomposing in a heavily wooded area of Colquitz River Park behind Tillicum Centre. “She was suffering the ongoing cumulative effects of drug use,” said Sgt. Dean Jantzen, though he wouldn’t say what drugs specifically. “The consensus of all investigators was she did not die at the hands of another person.” It took months for Saanich investigators to receive reports from the RCMP toxicology lab, but Jantzen said the conclusion is that it was an accidental death. Rogers, a sex-trade worker, was last seen June 3, 2011, but wasn’t reported missing until June 10. Her body was found two days later. Jantzen wouldn’t say whether the autopsy determined when she died, or if she died where her body was found.

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“That aspect (of the investigation) is the part that’s left undone.” Saanich police are consulting an outdoor forensic crime scene specialist with the RCMP to solve the unanswered questions. Jantzen wouldn’t comment further on what the specialist would be looking into, or what those questions were, but police have maintained since early in the investigation that they were trying to figure out why she was in the park in the first place. Colquitz River Park is known as an area where homeless Shannon Rogers people set up temporary camps, but Jantzen said there was no evidence indicating Rogers was living there. Police are using the one-year anniversary of her death to appeal for more information. “Investigators are still looking for information on the days and hours leading up to her death, and would like for people to come forward,” Jantzen said. “If, for whatever reason, your personal circumstances at the time prohibited you from speaking to police, detectives are asking you to reconsider now.” Police are asking anyone with information to call a new Shannon Rogers tip line at 250-475-4356. kslavin@saanichnews.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1393. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 18 June 2012, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Subject Property File No. OCP Zoning Proposal

997 & 999 Goldstream Ave Bylaw No. 1393 Current: Neighbourhood Current: R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone Proposed: PR1 (Institutional Residential) Zone To permit a Group Day Care and to vary the minimum lot frontage requirements for a Group Day Care.

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Don’t feel too sorry for Fido It is time to reevaluate our relationship with the animals around us. From our beloved pets to the wild rabbits, deer and feral cats that wander our neighbourhoods, each of us needs to decide where to draw the line. It is human nature to anthropomorphize – to give human characteristics to animals or objects in our lives. Many people dress their dogs in clothing, shod them in rubber boots on a rainy day or tuck them into pajamas at night. They celebrate doggy birthdays with cake and gifts, and phone pets during the day to talk to them over the answering machine so they don’t “feel lonely.” Others take their dogs with them wherever they go, appropriate or not. And if their pets are refused, as is the case on B.C. Transit buses, they argue their rights to have their canine companions given the same privileges as their human offspring. In this age of doggy day care, in which Canadians spend more than $9 billion a year on their pets, one risks being pegged as Cruella de Vil if you even suggest that there is a time and place for Fido. Dog lovers, of course, want to be able to have their pets accompany them as they desire. But what might be companionable for the owner, may be less than comfortable for the dog. A fireworks show is great fun for the family, but Rover might be happier at home away from the sound of explosions. A summer market is a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy browsing through stalls, but Fluffy might be more relaxed and refreshed by a walk in the park. Local beaches are a great place to commune with nature and watch the wild birds nest, feed and fly, but to many dogs it is but a buffet in waiting. Although we like to anthropomorphize, we do not assign human qualities to every object we encounter. If the overpopulation of deer were instead an overpopulation of rats or snakes, no doubt the Capital Regional District would be saving a lot of debate, not to mention money spent, on deciding what to do about the problem. We must remember that as humans we are the superior species, and as such we must make decisions based on what is best for us, even if that means our four-legged friends miss the picnic.

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Last call for a co-op revolution Faster, cheaper home-delivery Island. of groceries by a consumer-owned Peninsula Co-op has no West business enterprise. Shore representative on its board, Peninsula Co-operative could although thousands of West Shore offer that competitive benefit when people are members who buy gas it marks out a problem-solving at Co-op stations in Langford. action path after the current elecRon MacIsaac, lawyer, social tion of directors. activist, and inheritor of a family New programs could start if the co-op tradition, hopes to become progressives within the co-op win that representative. He may be a the current miniature long shot – he has never civil war against the made a formal alliance with conservative standthe reform group, although patters: Quick-charge his social-activist record plug-ins for electric shows that he is a team cars. Job-creating mass player - but the West Shore manufacture of solarcould gain solid benefits if power roofs. A new he wins. co-op supermarket His creative turn of mind beside a rail transit would favour pathfinder line, giving strength to projects. For example, Transit Oriented DevelDemand-Responsive TranG.E. Mortimer sit (DRT) research. Would opment (TOD). Peninsula Co-op is a residents of condominiums Think about it consumer co-operative. and mobile-home parks sign Its counterpart is a on to dial-a-bus programs producer co-operative owned by its at a greatly-reduced fare, linking to workers. The two kinds of co-ops main-line routes and keeping feeder are linked together in Mondragon buses running full? Co-operative Corporation, a global Would big-box stores contribute enterprise employing 84,000 people, toward nearby low-rental housing headquartered in the Basque region for their workers? This would staof Spain, democratically managed bilize their labour force and reduce on the principle of one person, one costly turnover. MacIsaac’s creative vote, income divided between paymind would make him a good advoout to members and investment for cate for co-op involvement. community benefit. June 13, the day this column United Steelworkers’ Union and appears, is the last day Co-op Mondragon have signed an agreemembers can obtain electors’ packment which can lead to co-op purages; the last day they can vote chase and market reorientation for reform candidates who seek of shareholder-owned enterprises to override the co-op’s old guard – steel mills in the U.S. rust belt, and serve notice that the co-op maybe sawmills, paper mills, solar, has grown beyond its Central Saanwind-power, geothermal and prefab ich starting-point. Arguably it now building manufacture on Vancouver could become a game-changing

regional economic force. Up to 5 p.m. June 13, co-op members can pick up a voting package at the offices of Norgaard, Neale, Camden, chartered accountants, 540-645 Fort Street, who are handling the election. Members should mark their ballot and return the package to that office next day. The conflict between progressives and conservatives began with an attempt by the co-op’s powergroup to build a new supermarket on a tract of fertile farmland, contrary to CRD growth strategy, and manipulate the decision by the three per cent of the 58,000 members who vote in elections. This ecological quarrel morphed into a wider struggle over policies. Shrewd management by the conservatives has made the co-op a financial powerhouse, but the ideals of member control and community benefit have been blurred. My first thought was to vote for two of the three reform candidates, Glenn Davidson and Jack Thornburgh, plus Ron MacIsaac. I remained doubtful about reform candidate Roger Hart, because the nominating committee endorsed him. I wish Hart well, but I have never met an NDP candidate who would accept Conservative endorsements. Now I am leaning toward the idea of plumping for MacIsaac and leaving all the other spaces blank. If a few thousand people plumped, it would give the West Shore a better chance of gaining a representative on the co-op’s board. – G.E. Mortimore is a Langford-based writer and regular columnist with the Gazette.

‘(The Co-op) now could become a game-changing regional economic force.’

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B.C. must say goodbye to greenhouse gas goals In February this column asked the quesThe emergence of huge shale gas sources tion: “Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction in B.C. and across the United States has targets history?” changed the North American energy picThe answer is contained in a new draft ture dramatically, as U.S. electricity producplan from B.C. Hydro on how to meet ers replace coal by burning future power demand. And while it’s cheaper and cleaner gas not explicitly stated, the answer is yes. to ramp up power producThe draft plan was released in May tion. B.C. is losing gas marfor discussion purposes, but so far ket share in the U.S., its only there hasn’t been much discussion. export customer for heating This is surprising given some of the fuel and electricity use. recommendations, such as firing up Former premier Gordon the Burrard Thermal natural gas power Campbell’s climate goals offiplant more often and buying fossil fuel cially remain in place: 33 per power from the North American marcent greenhouse gas reducket to keep up to demand. tion by 2020 and a whopTom Fletcher ping 80 per cent by 2050. If The plan confirms a few things that B.C. Views have been evident for a while. Dreams the gas boom proceeds as of exporting B.C. hydroelectric power planned, B.C. domestic emisare gone for the foreseeable future. sions will not be down, but And with mining ramping up along with up considerably by 2020. natural gas development and population Premier Christy Clark has a new target growth, B.C. Hydro now projects electricity for 2020: three liquefied natural gas producdemand could rise by 50 per cent over the tion lines feeding high-pressure tankers at next 20 years. Kitimat, for export to Asia. Not only will

B.C. need to buy gas-fired power from outside the province to keep up to industrial and residential demand, but the natural gas industry will need its own new gas-fired electricity to produce LNG for export. Natural gas passed forestry as B.C.’s top resource revenue source many years ago. In 2005, the volatile gas price spiked up and produced $1 billion in windfall profits that allowed the B.C. government to buy a rare period of public sector labour peace through the 2010 Olympics. Now a glut of shale gas has pushed the North American price down from its historic range of $4 to $6 per thousand cubic feet to about $2.40. Despite that low price, gas producers in B.C. are going flat out to develop the Horn River and Montney shale gas deposits in northeast B.C. I asked David Pryce, vice-president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, why so much gas is being developed now. He said producers have made huge investments in B.C. shale gas drilling rights, and are in an international race to supply

LNG to Asian countries where the price is currently four times higher than in North America. Whatever the domestic price, B.C. gas producers have to show LNG investors such as Mitsubishi and Korea Gas they can fill a steady procession of LNG tankers at a competitive rate. If LNG doesn’t fly here, B.C.’s gas export market soon evaporates. Currently gas producers pay about $400 million a year in royalties, and that much again to buy up shale gas drilling rights. The industry already employs about 12,000 workers in B.C. The B.C. government has little choice but to redefine its climate targets. Instead of cutting domestic emissions, it will try to take credit for displacing coal power in Asia. Fortunately, B.C.’s main coal exports are for high-grade coal used in steel-making. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

LETTERS Questions for the taxman from View Royal resident Re: “Does View Royal need a helping hand to balance taxes?” (May 30) Perhaps new View Royal residents should check the statistics on Capitol Regional District (CRD) taxes before complaining about having one of the lowest taxes in the CRD. In 2009 View Royal had the third lowest taxes in the region and if you compare the average 2012 taxes of $4,250 per property in Saanich and the $3,484 per property of View Royal it hardly makes sense that anyone would want View Royal to join Saanich. It also does not support any of the socalled benefits of amalgamation, with the smaller View Royal paying much less per property than the much larger Saanich. Perhaps we need to look a little closer at the amalgamation advocates to see just how much they would personally benefit from an amalgamation as it obviously doesn’t benefit the smaller municipalities. Anyone foolish enough to think their taxes shouldn’t go up every year should talk to the people living in old condos who have kept their condo fees low for decades and then have had to move and lost money because they couldn’t afford the huge assessment when the building needed expensive maintenance and there were no contingency funds available. Thank you View Royal council for continuing to keep our current taxes low while planning for the future. Dewain Emrich View Royal

Cell tower approval a poor choice by View Royal council View Royal council’s 4-1 decision on May 15 to support and approve the construction of a 56 metre cellular tower (“Can you hear me now?” May 23) in north View Royal showed extremely poor judgment. Choosing to side with Telus instead of protecting the interests of landowners within the township really exposed their true colours. The failure to protect the pristine natu-

ral environment surrounding Pike Lake is equally shocking. At the council meeting, it was suggested that if this tower were to be visible from Thetis Lake instead of nearby Pike Lake, you would have every environmental advocacy group from the region in an uproar. As well, the benefit of another tower to the citizens of View Royal is nil. It’s increased coverage would only extend into Highlands municipality, however Telus knows Highlands council would not entertain such a proposal within their boundary. The fact that they are willing to spend some $700,000 on this leads me to assume an ulterior motive. B.C. Hydro’s smart meters require blanket cell service in order to monitor the public’s power usage. They are spending a billion dollars to install these “improvements.” Stay tuned for your next hydro bill. Since this new Telus cell site is to be located on B.C. Hydro land, this might explain both company’s enthusiasm. This tower is an unnecessary blight on the natural landscape and it is astonishing that View Royal would support such a project. The mayor and council have a responsibility to protect both the environment and the interests of their constituents - not the interests of B.C. Hydro and Telus. Michael Todd View Royal

Don’t dispose multiple dispatches, improve Re: “Fire departments make smooth smitch to Saanich dispatch centre” (June 1) Oh, my. Is the CRD fussed over competition between emergency dispatch centres? I certainly want co-ordinated dispatch, which I do not believe actually exists here. Having more than one centre avoids getting caught with a bureaucracy, as the CRD is in so many other aspects. There is value in redundancy to cover the risk from disasters such as the inevitable but unpredictable “big one” (earthquake). That concept has to include communication and power cables, as Victoria General Hospital demonstrated when its only power feeder was damaged.

Having a centre on the lower peninsula and on the West Shore makes sense. In the emphasis on capital cost of upgrading let’s not forget that people make facilities work or fail. In my experience Saanich does not have consistency in street smarts and attitude necessary to communicate well and prioritize when disaster strikes. As for cost of service, while dispatch should be both efficient and effective, it is very important thus should have priority over pet do-gooder projects such as Solar Colwood, which plans to bloat up with paid people. CREST demonstrated the folly of politicians going cheap, which left major gaps in emergency radio coverage. I know emergency services are a worthwhile service. Will the majority of voters agree enough to provide sufficient funding and insist on management for performance? Keith Sketchley Saanich

Tree bylaw needed for West Shore development The charm and attraction of the West Shore has always been the trees. For generations, people built their houses within the West Shore forest. Thoughtful developers save the best of the forest. However, some do not. They just strip the forestland before they build. What is missing is a tree bylaw. Every advanced city has one. Not sure if the West Shore municipalities have got around to this protective law. If not, it’s overdue. Ron MacIssac Langford

Children need to be taught to speak out against bullying I read with interest the responses to the article on bullying (“Bullying experience harsh reminder,” June 1). Verbal bullying has always existed. It is built into our society and glorified on TV and in movies where everyone laughs at the person slipping on the banana peal instead of helping him.

Whether verbal bullying continues to have power depends on whether we choose to teach our children to be victims or instead to own and control their feelings and beliefs about themselves. Ultimately nobody has power over your feelings unless you give it to them. They can hand you the verbal knife but you can choose not to stab yourself with it. In her book, Barbara Coloroso explains that we need to teach our children not to be bystanders. If even one bystander speaks out, the power shifts away from the bully. There will always be bullies but we need to teach our children how not give them power by being victims and bystanders. Lara Allsopp Victoria

Strength an appropriate response to bullying I wanted to congratulate Charla Huber on writing about your recent experience with bullying. Only by bringing bullying into the open, will we be able to confront it. I think you were right in using body language to confront them, by looking at them “right in the eye”. You acknowledged that you knew what they looked like and also that you were not afraid of them. Simply ignoring does not let bullies know that you are strong. I feel that bullies need to be confronted with strength but not anger or violence. Reacting with anger may escalate the situation and as you said, would not have been a good reaction to show your daughter. Embarrassment is a natural reaction to someone saying negative things about you. Even though you would not voluntarily ask this person for their opinion, you still could hear what she said. If it feeds into some insecurity then we somehow validate what she said and feel badly. Funny how our brains don’t always do what we want them to. Maybe we will hear more from you on the many aspects of bullying. Jeannie Cosgrove Saanich

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Garden club meeting June 28 The View Royal Garden Club holds its general meeting on Thursday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Shoreline community school, 2750 Shoreline Dr. The speaker for the meeting is landscape architect Paul de Greef, who will present a slideshow and talk on rain gardens. As well, a judged mini-show will feature exhibits from members’ gardens. There will be a sales table with plants and garden items. Visitors and new members are welcome. For further information, call 250220-5212.

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Corrie Harrison was introduced to the MS Society’s Grape Escape ride for MS several years ago while working at a local radio station. Five years later, she and her team are pedalling stronger than ever, enjoying the camaraderie and fun of the ride, but also the thrill of helping contribute to the fight to end multiple sclerosis. The picturesque ride, with several distances to accommodate many riders, takes place in the Cowichan Valley over two days July 7 and 8, with numerous stops at wineries, farms and other unique destinations along the way. “When you finish, you just feel great,” Harrison says. “There’s the personal challenge you have riding, the fun of meeting people and stopping at all those neat places. You meet so many people – the whole experience is just terrific!” Joining Harrison and the Random Do-Gooders have been Tammy Osland, Melissa Foster, Sarah Butcher, Lydia Byran and Candyce Nowak, with others “recruited” over the years to join the fun – and fundraising. Each Grape Escape rider commits to raising a minimum of $325 to participate, but many fundraise much more. In fact, the Random Do-Gooders will be at Galaxy Motors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 9, for their third annual carwash in support of the MS Society. Through this and other fundraisers, such as their recent hot dog sales at the Selkirk Waterfront Festival, the team hopes to top , y their $$7,000 total from last yyear,, and has their eye

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The Random Do-Gooders are looking forward to this year’s Grape Escape bike ride for MS, July 7 and 8. on the $10,000 mark, Harrison says. Over the last four years, some of the fundraisers have been almost as memorable as the event itself, she says, recalling their inaugural car wash – held on her birthday – which raised a whopping $1,000, thanks to many hands coming out to help. “The amount of support we had for that was terrific,” she says, remembering telling friends and family that her ideal birthday gift that year would be their help washing cars. “That was the most memorable fundraiser, but there are so many memories you make, I could probably go on forever!” In addition to the team’s fundraising goals, Harrison also sets personal challenges for the ride. “La “Last year was the first year I didn’t walk my bik bike at all!” A Advice to new riders? “The first thing I wo would say is when you reach a hill don’t loo look up – that’s how I made it up each and ev every hill last year,” she laughs. While Harrison is one of the few riders w who doesn’t have a personal connection to M MS through friends or family, the people sh she has met over the years have offered p plenty of inspiration. In turn, one of the successes of such a m major event is in the sense of commun nity it creates, and through it the support ffor the many people living with multiple sclerosis on the South Island. People realize that they are not alone as they live with the disease; there are many, many people who are lending their support, both to find a cure and to help provide

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Corrie Harri son finishes the Grape Escape in 2010.

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Transit TV offers a different view New initiative about making ‘connections’ Erin McCracken News staff

B.C. Transit television is just a mouse click away. The bus company has rolled out its new broadcast series, known as Transit TV, on its website. New initiatives, employee profiles and other transit news will be the focus of stories filmed, edited and told by Victoria-based B.C. Transit spokesperson, Meribeth Burton, who worked for almost 24 years as a television journalist. “For me it’s about complete openness and great communication,” said Burton, who took on the agency’s spokesperson role earlier this year. “I think Transit TV is just one small component.” Though the concept was not developed in response to an independent review of B.C. Transit that the province ordered, after several mayors complained about issues such as faulty communications, Burton said Transit TV will bolster communications. She is using an iPad to tape interviews with B.C. Transit employees and editing them into short segments. Burton will also appear on camera.

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“Once I feel like I’ve got his or her voice, and I’m reflecting it, I try to add a little Meribeth to it,” she said. She felt it only natural to bring her broadcast skills to her new communications career. “I do people-style communications, because I like people. I’m a storyteller and my colleagues think it’s wonderful, because I think everything they tell me is a story. “I probably hear three great story ideas a day.” In addition to viewing online

videos and podcasts, visitors to the site can also click links that take them to mainstream media stories featuring B.C. Transit, the bus company’s live Twitter feed and Facebook page, among other features. “I think the more stories, the more points of view, the better our ridership will understand some of the issues,” Burton said. To watch videos on B.C. Transit TV, visit www.bctransit.com/ connections. emccracken@vicnews.com

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See monkeys, elephants, cobras and sultans dance across the stage in Centrepointe Ballet School’s presentation of Aladdin at the Royal Theatre June 16 at 7p.m. Tickets are $20, $16 for seniors and students. Go to rmts.bc.ca for more information.

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Artists supporting artists at Coast Collective Coast Collective is bursting at the seams with inspiration Kyle Wells News staff

Working out of one small office in a heritage house, the five women of Coast Collective help organize and support the work of nearly 300 artists. Everything from paintings to pottery to CDs to handmade toys and pretty much anything else you can imagine, can be found in every nook and cranny of the collective’s home and gift shop at Pendray House in Colwood. Old closets have been converted into shelving for displays, the collection is spread throughout multiple rooms and you can hardly see the walls from all that hang on them. But it works. “It all just fit so well,” said Terri Rodstrom, director. “It’s such a great destination and I’m so proud of everybody and how it all works together.”

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Terri Rodstrom is one of five women who run Colwood's Coast Collective which houses a gallery, gift shop, classes, artists' studios and has become something of a community for artists. Four years ago Rodstrom and three other artists started the collective out of a desire to create a place for artists that was truly for

artists. It was to be a place where artists could display and sell their works, network with other artists, learn from one another and feel as

though they were part of a community. A fifth organizer got involved, the community grew and the collective ended up with 10,000 visitors in its first two years. “We’d all been a part of guilds and organizations and they move so slowly when somebody gets an idea,” Rodstrom said. “So, it was, ‘we’d like to do something but have things move faster, make decisions quickly, not go through months and months of debate and things like that.’ And really, that’s how it got to be as big as it is so quickly.” The location, the scenery, the art and the spirit of the place all come together to form something of a mecca for artists, that encourages, teaches, showcases and inspires everyone, including the visitors. “A visitor that comes to an arts centre obviously has something in them that they want to create,” Rostrom said. “So when they come here … they go away thinking they’re going to get creative or take a class or do something. So I think we spur people on all the time.”

Nine artists have studios on site, including potter Belle Leon and photovoltaic glass artist Sandra Fowler. Classes and workshops are also held in the space. In the gallery, which was the original enormous dining room in the house, the collective hosts its more official shows. Shows rotate every two or three weeks and are sometimes juried selections, sometimes by invitation only and at other times, the space is rented by a particular artist to display their works. At present, the gallery is booked for shows until the end of 2013. Until June 17, the gallery is home to Variations, an invitation-only collection of artists with a wide variety of styles and mediums, including painter Mark Heine and found-object metal artist Karen Lancey. “We’re artists. We like representing artists. We like hanging work,” Rodstrom said. “It’s fun. Who wouldn’t want to do it?” The Coast Collective Art Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m at 3221 Heatherbell Rd., Colwood. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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University of Victoria in the early 1980s. It wasn't until she took early retirement in 1999 that she returned to painting. Although she's been part of several local shows, the one in the Abkhazi Garden tearoom is her first solo show. The exhibit runs until July 1 in the Garden tearoom, 1964 Fairfield Rd., which is open for lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for afternoon tea from 2 to 3:30. Admission to the garden is $10.

The romantic story that is the basis of the Abkhazi Garden as well as the garden itself is what inspired Betsy Tumasonis to complete six acrylic works of the garden in bloom. Tumasonis majored in visual art at the College of William and Mary in Virginia but put it aside when she became an art and history professor at the

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The Starlight Pops Choir presents Country Goes POP! St. Aidan’s United Church this Friday and Sunday, June 15 and 17.

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Singing is good for the brain, say the members of Starlight Pops Choir. Choristers are required to memorize at least a dozen songs for each of their twice-yearly concert series, so a minimum of two dozen new songs is added to their repertoire each year. The singers may – and often do – moan and groan about all the work involved, but they realized that the benefits outweigh the workload. “Certainly, because you have to memorize not only the words and the tune, but also the timing and the dynamics,” said soprano Claudia Logan. “The only potential problem is that you might lose some sleep with all those songs buzzing around in your head all night.” Choir members find that sing-

ing, especially when the songs are memorized, strengthens concentration. The choir’s repertoire is sung in four-part harmony, and the memorization is much more difficult when the singer doesn’t have the melody line. Additionally, there are all the other components that go into preparing for a performance. “I find singing spiritually uplifting, something that can change a sullen mood to happiness,” said soprano Gillian Lawton. “On a dreary Tuesday evening when I really don’t want to leave home, I drag myself to choir and in no time, I feel the joy.” Committing all the songs to memory frees the singers to interact more fully with their songs and with their audiences. “Even if you’re not the world’s biggest country music fan, there’s lots to enjoy with this concert,” said Sue Doman,

founder and director of Starlight Pops Choir. “We’ve got classic hits by Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams and Elvis Presley, as well as great tunes by newer artists like Shania Twain, Travis Tritt, Carrie Underwood … and The Soggy Bottom Boys.” Starlight Pops Choir is supported by a four-piece combo, and the concert includes special performances by small ensembles and soloists including a solo by Doman herself, an accomplished vocalist. Starlight Pops Choir presents Country Goes POP! Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 17 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and students, and are available at the door (cash only). For more information go to starlightpopschoir.com. llavin@vicnews.com

Point sings for Salvation The Victoria Good News Choir, directed by Louise Rose presents O, Canada, É? an all Canadian repertoire concert at 2:30 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 at Friendship Community Church in Central Saanich. The performance includes special guests, the students of ‘Ecole Willows elementary school’s Division 3 and Central Lt.-Gov. Middle school, Point directed by Marianne Ing along with the Commodores Big Band. There will be a few surprises in this concert as well as familiar work including Ian Tyson’s Four Strong Winds and Connie Kaldor’s Wood River. The Victoria Good News Choir will be performing God Grant Me A Sign, written by Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and arranged by Louise Rose. They will also perform British

Columbia, also written by Point. In collaboration with local musicians, Point released a CD, A Dedication to the People of British Columbia. Point has given the CD to the Salvation Army with proceeds to go to the establishment of a recovery house for young women. When Point was touring the Salvation Army Beacon of Hope Steven House in Victoria, an addiction recovery centre for young men, he spoke about a similar facility for young women recovering from addiction. The Salvation Army took his suggestion to heart and securing funds for the Beacon of Light House is underway. When Point heard the Salvation Army was going forward with the project, he felt it was important to contribute in some way. He had written two songs and

decided to make them available through the Salvation Army as a way to raise awareness about the recovery centre. A Dedication to the People of British Columbia features two songs, both with music and lyrics by the Lieutenant Governor. The first track, British Columbia features musical arrangements by the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific. The Victoria Good News Choir provides the vocals and the Unity Drummers and singers provide the drumming. God Grant Me A Sign features vocals by the Lt-Gov. and the Victoria Good News Choir. The four part choral arrangement of this song was written by Louise Rose. Copies of the CD will be available by donation at the O, Canada, É? concerts. Call 250-6581946 to reserve tickets, $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. They are available at Ivy’s Book Shop, Long & McQuade, Larsen Music and at the door. llavin@vicnews.com

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It’s a dirty job but Belle Leon loves to do it. Using a spinning wheel, with muddy clay splashing about and her hands caked in the stuff, Leon said she is drawn to the hands-on nature of the art of pottery. “For me it’s very meditative. I’m alone a lot of the time when I’m working,” Leon said. “I tend to like touching things, I’m a textile person.” Leon, who works out of Coast Collective in Colwood, is one of seven West Shore artists participating in Clay Connects, the South Vancouver Island Potters Guild show and sale on Saturday, June 16 at the Moss Street Market. Pottery has been a passion of Leon’s for years. She works primarily with porcelaneous stoneware, a midrange temperature (about 2,200 F) medium, and sees her painting style on the pottery as something of a trademark. She has also lately been branching out into raku pottery, an alternative pottery medium which is fired at relatively low

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temperature and cooled in open air. No two pieces are ever the same and the variety of what can be done in terms of medium, texture, design, colour and a myriad of other factors makes pottery an ever evolving passion for Leon. “You can learn forever,” Leon said. “It’s fun, it’s exploratory.” The event has been running every year since the guild formed in 1999. This will be the second year the show has been at the Moss Street Market. Previously the guild held the event at St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church on West Saanich Road. “It went very well last year, we had an absolute full complement of potters and a lot of traffic,” said organizing member Rose-

mary Neering. “People were just really interested in what we were doing, so that was great.” Mugs are always the biggest seller, Leon said, likely because they are affordable and practical. More ornamental pieces will also be for sale. “I like seeing what other people’s work is like, that’s a really nice thing. You meet all these people at the guild, at the meetings, but you don’t really know what their work is like.” Clay Connects will be in the Gerry Oak Room as well as outside Fairfield Gonzales Community Place, next to the Moss Street Market, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit victoriapotters.ca. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Whether you believe a photographer has captured the image of a ghost haunting Hatley Castle probably depends on whether you believe such things possible in the first place. The City of Colwood sent out a photograph snapped by Jennifer Le Corre on May 24 during a Heritage Ghost Tour conducted by John Adams. The image apparently shows the ethereal shimmer of what some say is a woman wearing an old-fashioned English hat, as well as the faint face of a young girl. “There does look to be something there but it’s difficult to tell,” said Adams, a James Bay resident well-known as a storyteller and historian in Greater Victoria. Adams admits he didn’t initially see the spectre, and he’s still not sure what it is he saw. Adams says images of ghosts are known as “spirit photography” and, while he’s no expert, he says the premise is that cameras can capture energy that the human eye can’t.

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being jilted by a lover. Adams said the stories he shared seemed to go over well during the Colwood Heritage Ghost Tours, held May 24 to 26. “We had three buses over three nights, which is very good,” he said. A total of 135 people took part in the tour, which raised $2,000 for the Colwood Heritage Advisory Commission. Another round of tours are in the works, likely for this fall. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Notice is given that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by proposed Bylaw No. 349 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held at the School House, 1589 Millstream Road, Highlands, BC on Monday, June 25, 2012 commencing at 7:00 p.m. The lands that are the subject of the proposed bylaw comprise approximately 10.7 hectares (26.5 acres) and are described as Lot B, Section 27, Highland District, Plan VIP60905 (1289 Millstream Road) and are shown outlined in bold and noted as ‘SUBJECT PROPERTY’ on Map 1. “Highlands Zoning Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 35, (R7 Zone – 1289 Millstream Road, Bylaw No. 349, 2012” General Purpose: Bylaw No. 349 creates a new zone, Rural 7 (R7), and rezones the subject land, generally shown in Map 1, from Rural 1 Zone (R1) to this new zone, Rural 7 (R7). This zone has permitted uses of residential, home-based business, agriculture, and accessory uses, buildings and structures. The base density of this new zone is one dwelling unit per 10.7 hectares (26.5 acres). If the following provision is made relating to community amenity, then the proposed Rural 7 Zone allows for an increase in density to a maximum of 2 lots providing no lot is less than 4.25 hectares (10.5 acres) in size: the donation to the District of Highlands of approximately 0.97 of a hectare of land, generally shown shaded and noted as ‘PARK’ in Map 2, for park purposes.

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New B.C. liquor regulations include a $575 fine for adults who buy alcohol for under-aged drinkers, or serve them in restaurants and pubs. The fines apply to serving staff who fail to check identification, in addition to penalties already in place for licensed establishments that serve under-aged drinkers. Those penalties range from fines of $7,500 to $10,000 or a licence suspension of 10 to 15 days. Parents and guardians who “These changes provide booze to their under-19 chil- give police and liquor dren are exempt inspectors another tool from the tickets. “These changes to make it harder for give police and minors to get alcohol.” liquor inspectors – Rich Coleman another tool to make it harder for minors to get alcohol,” said Rich Coleman, minister responsible for liquor and gambling policy. The new tickets are part of an effort by the B.C. government to streamline the court system, after imposing new administrative penalties for impaired driving. For supplying alcohol to minors, police previously handed out court appearance notices. The new tickets can still be disputed in court, but the onus is on the person ticketed to dispute or pay it. B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association president Ian Tostenson said the organization supports the new penalties.

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The federal government is finally moving to modernize its alcohol transportation rules, amending a 1928 law that prevents people from buying wine across provincial borders. The House of Commons has unanimously supported a private members’ bill from OkanaganCoquihalla MP Dan Albas that provides for a personal exemption from a law created during the Prohibition era to stop smuggling and tax evasion. The wine industry and B.C. politicians have argued that individuals should be able to buy or order a case of wine they enjoyed while on vacation. The bill still has to pass the Senate. Once the federal law is changed, B.C. and other provinces would need to establish a personal exemption to allow personal purchase and shipment of alcoholic beverages across provincial borders.

Beer carts don’t need ICBC For any person wishing more detailed information, the proposed Bylaw and other related material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding holidays, from Monday, June 11, 2012 to Monday, June 25, 2012 at the District of Highlands Municipal Office located at 1980 Millstream Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6H1. You can mail or deliver your comments on this Bylaw to the Municipal Office or by fax to 250-474-3677, or email to LBeckett@highlands.ca to be received prior to 12 p.m. on the day of the public hearing. Please note that all correspondence submitted to the District of Highlands in response to this Notice will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. This includes being published on the District’s website. The District considers the author’s address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address are not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed. For convenience only, some of the documents may be viewed on the District’s website at: www.highlands.ca . C.D. Coates, Chief Administrative Officer

The B.C. government has changed regulations that required golf course beverage carts to be covered by an ICBC insurance policy. “Carrying double coverage for liability wasn’t enhancing safety for golf course members and guests,” said Douglas Ferne of the National Golf Course Owners Association. “In fact, it was just creating more work and cost for golf courses, with no real benefits.” The change also relieves miniature cars such as those used in parades, as well as industrial utility vehicles that are only driven briefly to cross roads or get to a worksite. The new regulations require owners to have private third-party liability insurance. In 2011 the B.C. government created similar exemptions for golf carts and mobile equipment such as personal lifts and powered wheelbarrows. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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West Shore businesses help dying mom help her son Continued from Page A1

Years after that first clinic visit, another doctor suggested Wolf’s daily waves of nausea were allergic reactions to work. “He was really rude and I felt embarrassed. It’s all because I was young and it pisses me off because it’s my life. I expected somebody to give a damn and nobody did. Everybody can go on their merry way and I’m dying.” In October 2008 when she was pregnant with her son Lucas, Wolf demanded to see a dermatologist and was finally diagnosed. Each trip to the oncologist reveals more bad news. The single mother living in Saanich has endured one round of chemotherapy and four surgeries to remove tumours and lymph nodes from her leg. It’s quite rare that melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, develops in someone as young as Wolf. For the 10-year period from 2000-09, there was an average of 11 cases diagnosed each year in B.C. Exposure to UV light, particularly intense sun exposure during childhood, which Wolf says she has had, greatly increases the risk of developing skin cancer. Wolf now has the medical assistance of two dermatologists, an oncologist, a family doctor, a radiation specialist and two surgeons – but when it comes to help at

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Three-year-old Lucas Wolf gives his mother Julia a kiss in their Saanich home. Julia has terminal skin cancer and needs help with childcare costs. home, she’s struggling. Wolf has been unable to return to her position as a postal worker

since her diagnosis and is primarily concerned with providing for Lucas. She hopes to secure help

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with his childcare. Ideally, that would include moving into affordable accommodations in Duncan where she could live near her best friend, Elisha Morrison, who regularly travels to Victoria to watch Lucas when she’s able. Morrison, Wolf’s support and mother to two, is named in Wolf’s will as Lucas’ guardian, Wolf’s friends on the West Shore and across the region have established a trust fund to provide for Lucas’ future. They’ve also begun fundraising to send the duo on a summer vacation. Wolf would like to take her son to see Legoland in California. Wolf’s oncologist has given her a 20 per cent chance of living another five years and suggested she take the trip this year. “She went to doctor after doctor after doctor saying: ‘This thing is itchy; my wart is itchy’ and they kept saying: ‘Don’t worry about it,’” said Morrison, who does her best to provide some help for her friend, although living in Duncan makes it tough. “All people, women and men, need to know, if you feel something is bad and wrong, you have to do something about it,” Wolf said. “You can’t just let them tell you it’s OK.” Wolf investigated the prospect of taking legal action for the negligent medical care she received, but learned that given the number

of different doctors who had dismissed her concerns, both on the Mainland and in Greater Victoria, she was left with little recourse. Wolf’s medical care prior to her diagnosis – marked by walk-in clinic after walk-in clinic without the consistency of a family doctor – is typical of how many people seek medical help in the face of few doctors accepting new patients in Greater Victoria. While in its last annual report, released in June 2011, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia boasted having made steps toward improving the issue of patients left without family doctors by licensing 387 new physicians in B.C., the stage is set for another story like Wolf’s to recur. As of Dec. 31, 2011, the college had 10,842 active general practitioners in the province and 575 accepting new patients. Only four doctors in Greater Victoria are accepting new patients. Of those, each has stipulations on who they will accept and none of the offices are located in Saanich. “I’m upset because I never got good medical care,” Wolf said. “When you’re young, people don’t take you very seriously. … It makes me so angry because (clinics) all have that skin cancer poster in their offices. Why do they have it there if it’s something they don’t take seriously?” nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Marathon swimmer going to London UVic Vikes swimmer gold in one hour, 45 minRichard Weinberger tossed utes and 18 seconds – 12 his cap and lost his goggles, seconds ahead of Weinbut still won an Olympic berger, 1:45:30, and Petar berth on Sunday. Stoychev (Bulgaria) The 22-year-old Surrey 1:45:34. native, who relocated to It’s all part of a banner Victoria, recovered from year for Weinberger as a the incident with sensafavourite in the leadup tional pace to earn a silver to the Olympic event. He UVic Vikes won gold at the test event medal in the 10-kilometre Olympic qualifier in Setu- Richard last summer at Hyde Park Weinberger bal, Portgual. (London) and then again at “To know I’m going to the Pan American Games the Olympics is just unexplainable,” in Guadalajara, Mexico in October. Weinberger said in a statement on He also won silver and bronze in the Swim Canada’s website. “I don’t think World Cup series in Argentina and it has sunk in just yet.” Brazil. In the first 200 metres of the Weinberger is the eighth Victorialengthy race, Weinberger’s podium based swimmer to be named to the chances looked in jeopardy when he London Games. The top nine finishpurposely took his swim cap off but ers – with a limit of one per country – accidentally removed his goggles, earned an Olympic nomination. Zsotoo. He was forced to stop to put fia Balazs of Montreal also qualified his goggles on, during which time he for Canada, with a sixth-place finish slipped to last place. in the women’s 10-km. Oussama Mellouli (Tunisia) won sports@vicnews.com

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Ty Jones carried a young Saanich Braves team to within one goal of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League final. For his efforts he was awarded the Jamie Benn Trophy as the league’s most valuable player. The delayed awards were finally released on June 7. The MVP was one of two trophies for Jones. The 19-year-old Braves captain also tied Victoria Cougars forward Steven Axford with 75 points for the Doug Morton Trophy as the league’s top scorer. “I was assuming (Jones) would be considered,” Braves coach Brad Cook said.

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Braves captain Ty Jones. “Jones was so consistent in his production and work ethic and I played him in all situations.” It’s hard to argue with the effect Jones had on the Braves’ youth and inexperience, and how important he was down the stretch, the coach said. “It’s rare you see a player win games single-handedly, but Jones did that,” Cook added. “It’s not always the ideal way to

win, but that said, he was that good.” Even more exciting than Jones winning MVP is his return for the 2012-13 season as a 20-year-old, leaving an NCAA Div. 3 offer on the table. The Braves will likely lose Sam McMullen and Sean McBride to junior A, and Jack Palmer to the Western League’s Brandon Wheat Kings. Palmer won the Larry Lamoureaux rookie of the year award. The Cyclone Taylor Cup finalist Cougars earned a lions’ share of the awards for its exceptional season with just six losses in 42 games. Evan Roch won goaltender of the year award, captain Brody Coulter won the top forward award, and Mark Van Helvoirt won coach of the year for his role in leading the Cougars to a franchise-best 36 wins. sports@vicnews.com

Summer’s sevens series warming up Visiting rugby squad Burnaby Lighthouse won the third annual Buccaneer 7s tournament at Bullen Park in Esquimalt on Saturday. Burnaby Lighthouse, featuring players from the Burnaby Lake rugby club, defeated the South Seas in the final. The latter team is a mix of Velox Valhallians and Castaway Wanderers players. The tournament is the second of three B.C. Rugby Sevens series stops in Victoria. The next tour stop is the Vancouver Rugby 7s on Saturday (June 16), while the next tourney here is the Victoria International 7s, July 13 and 14 at UVic’s Centennial Stadium. The Victoria and Serevi Vancouver International 7s tourneys are hallmark events of the series, and

will feature two of the greatest rugby sevens players: Waisale Serevi of Fiji, and the International Rugby Board’s all-time leading sevens scorer, Ben Gollings, of England. The Esquimalt-based Buccaneer 7s festival is one of many achievements outgoing James Bay Athletic Association president Tom Woods made during his 10-year term. The former national player also helped bring the French Barbarians to Bullen Park against Canada in 2008. Former national player Hans de Goede, a Vic High grad and longtime Bays member, takes over for Woods. sports@vicnews.com

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One at a time Victoria Mariners infielder Jesse Hodges holds the ball instead of attempting a double play as Vancouver Cannons baserunner Luc Hamel slides during a recent B.C. Premier Baseball League doubleheader in New Westminster. The Mariners won both games and are in fourth-place. This weekend the M’s (16-7) visit the Whalley Chiefs (5-20) and Abbotsford Cardinals (16-14).

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Oak Bay surfer second at the Stew Oak Bay’s surfer-on-therise, Hanna Scott, placed second in the short board category of the Tofino Rip Curl Pro, June 9 and 10. The event “evolved” to pro status this year from its former name, the Rip Curl Stew, which comes from the mix of swell stirred up in the waters of Cox Bay, where the competition is held. Scott took home $500 for second, with the winner Leia Oak pocketing $1,500. These days Scott lives full time in Tofino and works as

an instructor. The 21-yearold recently won both the short- and long-board events at the Clean Water Classic in Westport, Wash., in May. Sponsors keep Scott outfitted with new gear, but the Oak Bay High grad would like a little more money if she’s going to join the Association of Surfing Professionals, her family said.

Rower finishes first with Stanford women Liz Fenje is an All-American rower for the second time in her Stanford University athletic career. The St. Michaels University School grad helped her Stanford women’s lightweight eight boat to its third consecutive Intercollegiate Rowing Association cham-

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The level of concern on coach Larry Smeltzer’s face said it all on Sunday afternoon. Smeltzer was one breath short of fuming after his Victoria junior Shamrocks let go of an opportunity to get back in the win column against the Port Coquitlam Saints on Sunday night, losing 11-8. The Shamrocks lost to the Delta Islanders 16-7 on Saturday, and Smeltzer summed it up to the same problem. “Too many penalties,” Smeltzer said. “There’ll be some changes coming up. We’ve got a full roster for the first time this season. Guys have had the luxury of knowing we needed them in the lineup, and maybe didn’t play (to stay in the lineup). But there’ll be changes.” There was no disagreement from the Shamrocks with the refereeing on Sunday. In fact, the Saints had just as many penalties, but managed to score two shorthanded goals

during a seven minute series of Shamrocks’ power plays in the second period. “We’ve tried everything,” said second year Shamrock Chris Wardle. “It’s tough. We’re going through a rough patch right now, and penalties cost us the game. Delta was the same.” With a convention taking over Bear Mountain Arena for the weekend, Sunday’s match was played under the low-lights of Juan de Fuca arena. “(Lights) weren’t the problem, though its pretty similar to Poco’s lights,” Wardle said. Sunday was Jesse King’s first game this season, back from Ohio State. King will compete for Canada at the under -19 men’s field lacrosse world championship in Finland. Jordan Cunningham also joins the Shamrocks permanently as an under-ager from intermediate-A. The Jr. Rocks are now fith in the league with six wins, eight losses. Next for the Rocks is a visit from the Langley Thunder, 5 p.m. on Saturday at Bear Mountain Arena. sports@vicnews.com

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

2 FOLDING lawn chairs, $25 each and a wicker cat carrier, $20. Call (250)656-4853.

MILLSTREAM SELF Storage - Resident Security Caretaker/Grounds Maintenance. Seeking mature person(s) to live in 2 bedroom spacious apartment. Position consists of nightly security close with additional relief work, ofﬁce work and customer service on a casual basis. Prerequisite computer and customer service skills. Rent/wage depend on responsible. Resume can be drop off at 2354 Millstream Road.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LARGE LADY slipper orchid, purple ﬂower, 3 pots, $28. Call 250-383-4578.

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

RATTAN COUCH- 3 cushions, blue ﬂoral, $95. Call (250)721-9271.

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

SUCCEED. TRAIN TO BE A LEGAL ASSISTANT IN VICTORIA TODAY!

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll-Free 1-877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Be part of a challenging, everevolving profession as you expand your knowledge of Family Law, Wills & Estates, Corporate Law and conveyancing.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

The Legal Assistant is a crucial part of law office profession team; responsible, discreet, with up to date information and techniques in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SMALL ANTIQUE oak rocker, excellent condition, $99, obo. Call 250-658-8743.

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

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

250.384.8121 www.sprottshaw.com CALL VICTORIA:

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

UNRESERVED AUCTIONSJune 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780-636-2165. JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment. Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta. Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24’ disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists online: prodaniukauctions.com.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LIFT CHAIR Brown, bonded leather, near new. $750. Excellent value. Moving! (250)478-5205. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x 76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca STOCK REDUCTION SALE! Lots @ No HST! Vilas Maple Dining Ste $199., w/Buffet $299.; Bookcases $49.; Mattress, B/Spr sets $99. Brass Vanity, Mirror & Bench $69. Much More! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St.,Sidney. We Buy, Sell, Trade. buyandsave.ca

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

SPORTING GOODS WANTED: DUMBBELL Weights for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: jg_cormorant@shaw.ca

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

4210 QUADRA 3250 sq.ft. 5-bdrm, 3 bath. Private, well-kept yard. Lot size 11,000 sq.ft. Must be seen! $619,000. (250)479-1194. CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

HOUSES FOR SALE COWICHAN BAY-Oceanfront, $425,000. The Cowichan Bay Stilt Homes are rarely offered for sale and this one is absolutely charming. 3 bdrm, updated interior, 5 appls, large deck & priv dock. Perfect for vacation style at home living or just a weekend getaway. Ben at 250-732-1710 to view.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED AUCTIONS

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DOUBLE MATTRESS & box spring, excellent condition, $95. Call 250-380-9596.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328

COOK ST Village area. 1bdrm, hardwood ﬂoors. Heat, hot water, storage, parking incl $795 ns or pets. 250-383-1491

FRIENDLY FRANK

OPEN HOUSE- Herbal Magic Join for only $9.95 per week. Come in today, or call Herbal Magic at 1-800-854-5176.

STUDY.WORK. S U .

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PERSONAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style, original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sq ft on main flr, 3 stories. $389,900. Call (250)716-9340. VIC WEST/ESQUIMALT, single family, 2-3 bdrms, 2 bath, flower beds/vegetable garden, mostly fenced yard, RV parking, side patio. Open House Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 1pm3pm. (Please call 778-4300872 for more info).

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES 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!

COTTAGES SOOKE: 1 bed cottage. large yard. N/S, pets neg., fun/unfurn, $800 mo + utilities. 250642-2015 or 250-729-6528

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LANGFORD- LOWER 2 bdrm, Laundry room, fenced front yrd, off street parking, close to everything. $1100. Avail July 1. Call 250-478-6552. SIDNEY AREA, s x s Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, rec room, sundeck, 4 appls, ocean views, $1550. (250)656-5430.

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

HOMES FOR RENT SOOKE: COMPLETELY reno’d family home at 6740 Eustace, 2500 sqft, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, great location, fully fenced ½ acre lot, $1900 Min 1yr lease, NS/NP Proline Management Ltd. Bryan Johns, 250-475-6440 Ext. 156

www.webuyhomesbc.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO AVAIL Now Langford Small 2BR grnd ﬂoor 5 appls side patio NS NP $950 incl hydro hot water 250-516-3264, 250634-3212

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, ﬁrewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231. SAANICH- 55+furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1100.utils incld250-479-5437.

MODULAR HOMES

Call: 1-250-616-9053

COOK STREET VILLAGE Captain Cook Apartments 1025 Sutlej Street • Bachelor sunny with balcony $750. • 1 Bdrm sunny with balcony $875. • 2 Bdrm corner suite with a wrap-around balcony, $1350. Security Building Rent includes Heat & H/W, NOT INCLUDED Cable & Personal Hydro. Sorry NO Pets! 1 Year Lease Call (250) 595-5634

Fraser Tolmie Apts1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1 and 2 bdrms 1-877-659-4069 www.frasertolmime.ca 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA1400sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556. TILLICUM MALL. Furnished Rm in apt. bus route. NS/NP. $550 inclusive. 250-893-8727.

SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD Bachelor quiet, priv entr, central area. NS/NP. $600 incl. 250-652-6680 eve’s. BRENTWOOD BAY- quiet, cozy 1 bdrm, priv ent, W/D, D/W, elec F/P, close to bus N/S, N/P. $750 (incls hydro) July. 1. Ref’s, 250-652-5780.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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NEWS GAZETTE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

SUITES, UPPER

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $720 inclds utils & wiﬁ. Close to Royal Roads Univ, shopping, Galloping Goose trail. Pet friendly, N/S. June 1. Refs. 250-294-5516.

SIDNEY, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/P, $1200 mo + utils, avail now. 250-896-9944, 250-655-1656 (Evenings and ask for Chris).

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

SIDNEY: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, util’s incld’d, N/S, $1600. July 1. (778)426-4262

all conditions in all locations

ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. Avail now. $650. N/S.(250)884-6790 ESQUIMALT, LARGE, bright, 1000 sq ft, reno’d 2 bdrm, in suite laundry, prkg, gas F/P, N/S, small pet neg, $1085 + shared utils. (250)514-9892. MAPLEWOOD AREA- New small 1 bdrm, partly furnished. Inclds utils, laundry, basic cable. Very quiet. $795./mo. NS/NP. Call (250)383-3425.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1800. Avail July 1st. Call 250-217-4060.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, 1300 sqft, avail Jul. 1st. $1350/mo. Call (250)652-3283.

1960 ENGLISH Morris Minnor Conv. Must sell, new top, tires, rear seal, top end, carpets, etc. (Penticton, BC). Was $10,000, now asking $8000 obo. Call 250-490-4150.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

250-885-1427

GUARANTEED

SIDNEY- BRIGHT 1 bdrm+ den above ground suite, new carpet, priv patio, all inclusive but cable/internet. NP/NS. $950/mo. Call 250-880-1414.

CARS

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

MAYFAIR AREA, 1 bdrm main ﬂoor, close to bus & shopping. $900, all inclusive. July. 1. NS/NP. 250-380-2741.

Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $15,750. (250) 748-3539

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS!

BUYING OR SELLING? www.bcclassiﬁed.com

250.388.3535

1963 FORD T-Bird, 90% restored, new paint and upholstery, original miles (32,665), needs TLC. For more information call Jake (250)474-2249. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away

858-5865

2001 Nissan Sentra Automatic, Well Maintained, Clean 111K $5250.000

250-999-3467 harlaeve@shaw.ca

Beautiful 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, well maintained. Only 135,000 km on an economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive, tow hitch w/ electric brakes. Unique 6-spd Tiptronic auto transmission which will do the shifting for you or let you shift yourself for a sportier driving exp. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. $16,500 (250)6581123 mjmarshall@telus.net

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www.bcclassiﬁed.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden? Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB.

YOUNG SENIOR Handyman. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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.

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

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.

CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estate organizing, events, parties, ofﬁce cleaning. BBB member. (250)388-0278. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efﬁcient. (250)508-1018

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

CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 HOME RENOS & REPAIRS. Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903.

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.

BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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. 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.

ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiﬁed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. MALTA MOVING. Serving Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and the Mainland. BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

PAINTING

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

217-9580 ENIGMA PAINTING Renos, commercial, residential Professional Friendly Service.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.

COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383.

FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. DECKS/FENCES, licensed & insured. Call Fred (250)5145280. thelangfordman.com QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677 AURICLE LAWNS- Superior lawn care-gardens, hedges & fert-weed mgmt. 882-3129

MALTA ASBESTOS, Mold removal. Attics, drywall & more. (250)388-0278. BBB member. M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 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. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543.

RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545. HAULING & 250-889-5794.

RECYCLING.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

MALTA WOOL-BLOWN insulation/ Spray foam application. (250)388-0278. BBB member.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

INSULATION

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597. YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A&R ROOFING Ltd. Residential & Commercial. New & rerooﬁng expert. Torch-on, cedar shakes, roof repairs, gutter cleaning. WCB covered. Free estimates. Mike 250-516-3944

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

STEREO/TV/DVD WANTED: DVD PLAYER. Please call 250-514-6688.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooﬁng. Bob, 250-642-5178. RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

WINDOW CLEANING

PLUMBING

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. 25 yrs. Cell 250-884-7066, 381-7127.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-590-2929, 250-812-3213.

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

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

PLASTERING

FOR YOU!

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

250.388.3535

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Last stop on a long ride Old buses in B.C. Transitâ€™s fleet meet a messy end at Victoria scrap yard Kyle Slavin News staff

The antiquated B.C. Transit bus pulls into its last-ever stop on time: precisely 10 a.m. Despite a full life serving the public, today the metal workhorse carries no passengers, not even a driver, as itâ€™s towed to the Victoria scrapyard where transit buses go to die. The MCI Classic, purchased new in 1989 for $187,500, spent 20 years â€“ upwards of 18 hours a day, seven days a week â€“ on Greater Victoriaâ€™s roads. In total, it racked up some 1.5 million kilometres, although nobody knows the exact number â€“ the odometer broke years ago. â€œThe engine on this vehicle has water in the sump. Thatâ€™s a sign of a major failure,â€? says Aaron Lamb, executive director of asset management for B.C. Transit. â€œCould we repair it? Absolutely, you can always repair it. But from an environmental, social and financial standpoint it doesnâ€™t make sense to do that.â€? This bus is one of the oldest â€“ if not the oldest â€“ in B.C. Transitâ€™s provincial fleet.

As per B.C. Transit standards, it was taken off the road in 2009, 20 years after it was purchased. But it still had some life in it, so it remained in the provincial contingency fleet for a couple years â€“ until it was towed to the scrap yard just north of the Bay Street Bridge last month. Amid an acreage of bald tires, crushed sedans and shredded metal, workers at Schitnzer Steelâ€™s Steel Pacific Recycling begin taking immediate environmental precautions on the well-kept transit bus. â€œAny leakage is captured,â€? says Jenny Farkas, spokesperson for Schnitzer Steel as she and Lamb watch employee Derek Vowles pump all the fluids out of the engine. The batteries and mercury switches are removed, and the engine is pulled out. Eventually cleansed of liquid toxins, the bus is pushed into place across the yard and comes to a stop between an excavator and a multiple-storey-tall metal baler. And with almost no effort at all, and no moment of silence to recognize the busâ€™s decades of service, the bucket of the excavator slams through the roof of the transit bus, crunching the front end and tearing it to shreds. The windshield shatters into pebbles of glass, as the bucket rips down through the steering console. The excavator operator picks up the destroyed front end

and swivels it into the adjacent baler, which packages the twisted shards of metal and aluminum into a four-foot by four-foot brick. In a matter of minutes, Lamb, in awe as he records the destruction on his cellphone, has one less recognizable asset to manage for B.C. Transit. The once 12-metre long bus is all condensed now into a few bales of metal. It will be loaded onto a barge and floated down to Schnitzerâ€™s main shredder in Tacoma, Wash., where all the pieces will be sorted and the majority recycled. â€œWe have an amazingly high recovery rate around vehicle recycling. We can extract finer and finer pieces of all these materials,â€? Farkas says. Lamb conducts lifecycle analyses on all the provinceâ€™s buses on a regular basis. â€œThirteen to 20 years from now, the buses could use 70 per

An old B.C. Transit bus meets its end at the claw of a excavator as itâ€™s recycled into scrap metal. Don Denton News staff

cent less fuel than they do now. It might make environmental, social and economic sense then to accelerate our replacement process,â€? he says. â€œThere are always new determinants.â€? The technology in 1989-built bus pales to whatâ€™s standard today. There was no air conditioning, no digital signage boards, no wheelchair accessibility, not to mention it guzzled 9,000 litres more fuel each year, and produced an additional 23 tonnes

of carbon dioxide. â€œIt really is a workhorse. â€Ś Thereâ€™s a bit of nostalgia here,â€? Lamb says. â€œThink about all the people who were on it over 20 years â€“ how many drivers, how many passengers, how many service people fuelled it.â€? Never again will it be fuelled, or driven, or rode â€“ at least in this incarnation. â€œMaybe itâ€™ll be recycled into another bus,â€? Lamb says optimistically. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Room with a view to the subatomic World’s most powerful electron microscope being assembled at UVic Edward Hill News staff

By this fall, the world’s most powerful microscope will fire up in a basement at the University of Victoria, and allow scientists to enter a new frontier of subatomic research. But right now, the bulky, stainless steel components are barely cut from their plastic wrap after arriving from Germany in May. UVic engineering professor Rodney Herring and Hitachi technology manager David Hoyle will spend the summer piecing together 4.5-metre high, seventonne device, known as the scanning transmission electron holography microscope (STEHM). “This is the Ferrari of microscopes,” Herring says smiling. “Or is it the Lamborghini? Ferrari,’” he says. Indeed, the electron gun, aberration correctors and lens package will give scientists the ability to probe to a scale of about onefifth the diameter of an atom, or about 20 million times magnification from human sight. Nanotechnology works at the level of billionths of a metre – the

nanometre. This microscope drills down into trillionths of a metre, the rarefied picometre scale. It can resolve images at 50 picometres and smaller. A silicon atom by comparison is roomy at 235 picometres across. “This is the first of its kind. It is the next generation of electron microscope,” says Elaine Humphrey, manager of the UVic advanced microscopy facility and a biology professor. “We are going below 50 picometres. In picometre technology, there’s not a lot of it around.” In the basement lab in the Bob Wright building, Herring and Hoyle joke about using duct tape to hold the microscope components together, but this is a decade-long project of mind-boggling engineering and scientific precision. Herring shopped his design to a number of high-tech companies, but most didn’t believe the level of magnification and resolution was possible. Hitachi itself needed convincing that the engineering would work and the investment was sound. The final bill isn’t public knowledge – Herring said $9.2 million from government research grants and UVic is “less than half the cost.” “(The microscope) is an expensive machine,” he said. “It’s arguably the highest level of technology made ... other than (the Large Hadron Collider) or the International Space Station.”

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UVic engineering professor Rodney Herring stands next to the electron gun apparatus, one of the key components to the world’s most powerful microscope being assembled over the summer. Everything on the STEHM hits the extremes – it has the most advanced electron gun, and highest resolution imaging and largest magnification of anything on Earth. The vacuum chamber in the electron gun apparatus nearly replicates the kind of extreme emptiness of deep space. The underground metal chamber that houses the microscope effectively eliminates all sound and external vibrations. It sits on a concrete foundation physically separate from the Bob Wright building, which is built on an existing slab of bedrock too big to vibrate from passing vehicles.

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Herring said slight vibrations from the human voice or imperceptible pressure changes from a passing cloud would disrupt the machine, if it operated in the open – so it will operate in a chamber over-pressured and lined with sound absorbing material. The metal chassis that houses the microscope’s ultra-precise electronics is a metal-composite that is extremely rigid but dampens vibrations – its internal filling is a secret known only to Hitachi engineers. Hoyle said he’s not allowed to talk about it. The UVic advanced microscopy facility hopes to have the STEHM up and running by October. Sci-

entists and engineers from across the planet are already booking research time on the world’s most powerful microscope. Uses for the STEHM are somewhat esoteric, but the device is expected to aid breakthroughs in scores of fields, from computing and nanotechnology, to medical diagnostics and solid-state physics. It will allow physicists and chemists to peer into the atom with untold precision, allowing fundamental research that confirms physical theories of matter. “The unique feature of this microscope is that it can see atoms and tell the type of atom we’re looking at,” Herring said. “We can look at how electrons bond atoms together. We can see the fundamental chemistry of chemical bonding.” At a slightly larger scale, Humphrey said the machine will allow biomedical researchers to create, for instance, high-resolution 3-D images of neuron connections in tissues. Computer engineers can map schematics of increasingly small integrated circuits. Herring expects STEHM will remain on the cutting-edge for years to come and will put the university on the world map in terms of providing a facility for fundamental subatomic research. At UVic, the world of the very small has become very big. editor@saanichnews.com

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FUNDRAISER FOR FOSTER FOUNDATION. Fairway Market vice-president Robert Jay, president and CEO Doug Yuen and buyer/advertiser Ted Turner presented the David Foster Foundation’s Kathy Baan, director of family relations and communications, and Mel Cooper, honourary director and special advisor, with a fundraising cheque for $86,817.

Fairway Market gives back to families in need Thanks to the support of customers, suppliers and staff, Fairway Market presented a cheque last Friday to the David Foster Foundation for $86,817. The cheque represents the culmination of the local grocery’s successful three-week fundraising campaign for the foundation, which provides financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. “It all goes to a great cause,” said Fairway Market vice-president Robert Jay. “Fairway is always involved in the

community and wants to give back. Families are a good fit for us as we see generations coming to our stores.” Mel Cooper, David Foster Foundation’s honourary director and special advisor, said the fact Fairway is nearing its 50th anniversary in Victoria is timely. “It shows the importance of local support. This is where we began as the David Foster Foundation 25 years ago (and) now, as a national foundation, our need for support is greater than ever before.”

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