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Graffiti removal ends in wake of Saanich budget cutbacks It’s hard to tell whether the white spraypainted tag on a wall at the corner of Quadra and Tattersall begins with an M or a B. Or it might just be a random squiggly character. Either way, you’re bound to notice it next time you pass the intersection, as Saanich public works crews likely won’t be cleaning it up any time soon. As part of budget cutbacks in the municipality, there’s no money available to clean graffiti off municipally owned walls, fences, street furniture and overpasses. “We still will deal with profanity, anything that’s obscene and so on, but basically the account for graffiti removal, those funds were cut,” said Mike Ippen, manager of public works. For the fourth year in a row, Saanich council has asked each municipal department – except for public safety – to cut one per cent from their annual budget. This year $30,000 was scrapped that was annually allocated to roads crews to clean up graffiti. “We can’t hold the line in a whole bunch of departments and not have an impact,” said Mayor Frank Leonard. “This was a choice that was made that (was thought) would have the least amount of impact, so we’ll know more as the year progresses.” The silver living, however, is just only public works has been impacted so far. The Saanich parks department will still clean graffiti from parks, solid waste crews still have a budget to clean bus shelters, and power poles and mailboxes are still to be cleaned by their respective owners, B.C. Hydro and Canada Post.

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Caffeine and booze a risky mix Mixing energy drinks and alcohol boosts dangerous behaviour, says UVic researcher Natalie North News staff

A researcher at the University of Victoria is calling out the dangers of consuming energy drinks and alcohol, a widespread practice that poses serious risks to health and public safety, officials say. Kristina Brache, a graduate student in the department of psychology with the Centre for Addictions Research, found

that out of 465 university students, those who combined caffeinated energy drinks with alcohol, or consumed premixed caffeinated alcoholic beverages, were more likely than those who drank alcohol alone to engage in risky behaviour, including driving intoxicated or getting in a vehicle with a drunk driver. Brache, who is the first to publish research of this kind in Canada, wasn’t surprised by the outcome of the study, given similar findings south of the border. “What is important is that even after accounting for intrinsic risk-taking, we’re still finding there’s some difference in this group that combines alcohol and energy drinks,” she said. Reported reasons for combining the substances included a desire to eliminate drowsiness and to stay awake longer.

“(Drinkers) may actually not be able to judge how intoxicated they are ... given that some of the depressant effects have been attenuated,” Brache said, noting lab studies have documented a reported sense of feeling less intoxicated when people consume both substances at the same time. Earlier in the year, Brache, in seeking support for stronger restrictions around the marketing of energy drinks and alcohol consumption, presented her data to the Capital Regional District’s traffic safety commission. Alan Perry, acting chair of the commission, called the talk “eye-opening” and “dismaying.” PLEASE SEE: Few regulations, Page A8

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SAANICH NEWS -Friday, June 22, 2012

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Event aims to welcome back swimmers to the warm waters of the Gorge Waterway

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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 Gorge’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 summer’s day? The “yuck” response is an attitude organizers of an upcoming swimming event hope to challenge. “We have this wonderful waterway in our community that used to be a wonderful swimming hole,” said Jack Meredith, a board member of the Vic West Community Association. “It would be a wonderful thing to celebrate on the (City of Victoria’s) 150th anniversary.” The idea has caught on, winning buy-in from community groups in Victoria, Saanich and Esquimalt. On Aug. 12, three swimming 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. “Everybody we talked to is enthusiastic about having the glory days of the Gorge brought back,” Meredith said. The response suggests there is an under-

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A Victoria and Island Athletic Association water polo match is in action at Curtis Point, the site of the swimming club’s 50-yard enclosed tank on the Gorge, circa 1920. The Pacific Northwest Association championships were held here, attracting some competitors from the U.S. national team. current of people ready and waiting to embrace the Gorge as a place for more than rowing, paddling and other boating. “It is the best swimming water in Victoria and nobody knows that,” 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. “Once people experience it as a swimming place, it becomes special. And once it’s special, it’s cared for and admired and loved.” A major clean-up effort beginning in the

1990s 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. “The water quality at the one beach we do sample is very good,” said Erwin Dyck, Vancouver Island Health Authority’s supervisor of health protection. “Because there is quite a bit of tidal flushing through there, we wouldn’t expect the numbers would be dramatically different from one end to the other, but frankly we don’t have that kind of information

along the full length of the Gorge at this point.” During swimming season, VIHA takes monthly water samples at Kosapsom Park, near Admirals Road. More beaches could soon be added to the monitoring list. “It might be useful for us to do a little more sampling at some of the park areas. It is something we are reviewing this year anyways,” Dyck said. The health authority tests levels of fecal coliforms in the water, due mainly to geese and other animal waste, he said. The Capital Regional District tests for other stormwater 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, they’re looking for volunteers and ideas for fun ways to celebrate Swim the Gorge Day. It’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 year’s focus will be on fun, with music, a barbecue and prizes for people who take the plunge. “If you get your hair wet, then you’ve swam,” Meredith said. rholmen@vicnews.com

Mark your calendar ■ Swim the Gorge Day happens Aug. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. ■ Three locations are involved: Esquimalt Gorge Park, Banfield Park and Curtis Point in Saanich. ■ For more info, or to volunteer, contact projectsandevents@victoriawest.ca

Fond memories of summers spent on the Gorge Roszan Holmen News staff

Today, the narrow channel of rushing water under Tillicum bridge is little more than a barrier to paddlers, but it was once the place to be on hot summer days. Daredevils dove off the bridge, much to the authorities’ displeasure, and strong swimmers took their chances riding the current at what’s known as the reverse falls. Metres away, the two-storey

Free Bathing House offered changing facilities and showers. Built in 1911, it recorded 12,000 swimmers during its fifth summer of operations, according to Dennis Minaker, who researched the history for his book The Gorge of Summers Gone. Oak Bay kids would take two streetcars to get to the Gorge, he said. They’d pack a lunch and stay all day. Streetcars arrived every 10 minutes to keep up with demand. In its heyday, the Gorge was

a playground, with established swimming holes dotting the shoreline on both sides. There were rope swings, diving boards and slides set up on floating docks. Further up the waterway, a pay bathing house accepted swimmers off the shore of what’s now known as Esquimalt Gorge Park. Until Crystal Pool opened in 1925, the Gorge was the place for swimming lessons. Six clubs hosted water sports events that attracted top swimmers from

around the Pacific Northwest. Minaker’s photo album also includes fun pictures of barrel races and front-stroke competitions where racers are holding umbrellas overhead. On a warm evening, the beach would be full of swimmers; you’d hear the live dance band and the music of the merry-go-round, and see people touring the waters by boat, he said. It all started to change in the 1930s and ’40s, when pollution in the Gorge made

swimming less appealing. Minaker interviewed hundreds of people with memories of summers at the Gorge. “I started swimming there in the mid-90s because all these old-timers said how much fun they had as children,” he said. While dozens of people now join him, Minaker was one of the first to venture out after the warning signs came down. “I have no reservations about swimming in the Gorge.” rholmen@vicnews.com

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Proposed ultra-green duplex nixed at council Oak Crest area residents line up to oppose rezoning Kyle Slavin News staff

It seemed all of Oak Crest Drive was in Saanich council chambers Monday night to see whether councillors would approve rezoning to build a duplex on their block. Ultimately it was not OK’d, after a stream of residents took to the mike to oppose the unique development. “I don’t understand why they can’t build a (single-family) house under the current bylaw,” said area resident Susan Bellingham, summing up the sentiment of the majority of speakers. The concern was that rezoning the large property at 1535 Oak Crest Dr. would set a precedent in the quiet neighbourhood, leading to more rezoning and the potential for monster homes on the big lots. There were also concerns voiced about street traffic and stormwater management on the property. “I can see (approving this duplex) diminishing the sense of community and youthfulness in the area,” said a teenaged Tim-

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the site and it will be a passive house,” Bernhardt said after the meeting. Councillors Leif Wergeland and Vic Derman were the two dissenting voices on council, voting instead to send the plans to public hearing. “The advantages of a rezoning situation is council has maximum control,” Derman said, attempting to quell neighbour concerns. Under existing zoning, a home that sticks out like a sore thumb could be built on that property without council ever getting a chance to put in its two cents. “We can exert controls (through restrictive covenants) and maximize the protection of the neighbourhood,” Derman added. Coun. Paul Gerrard expressed concerns about building a duplex on a narrow street, right at a bend in the road. “Most successful duplexes are on a corner.” Mayor Frank Leonard said the application appeared, to him, to be one where the Bernhardts were trying to make the land-use fit with their for environmental and social goals – not the other way around, as it should be. “If you can’t get the support of your immediate neighbours … you’re wasting money on a lot of aspects of the building process.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Each week, garbage trucks rumble through Greater Victoria neighbourhoods, spiriting away all the rubbish that can’t be – or wasn’t – recycled. For many people, household trash is a problem that is out of sight, and often out of mind. But this Sunday, Hartland Landfill is opening its doors and offering tours, an event that happens every two years. People can see the final resting place for all those apple cores, chicken bones, plastic bags and food wrappers casually tossed in the trash. “For residents ... this is a chance for them to see where all their garbage disappears to,” said Monique Booth, the communications co-ordinator with the Capital Regional District. “They can see the active face where we are landfilling.” The event doesn’t just feature

shockingly large fields of household trash, but offers education on the upcoming kitchen scraps program, which will phase out organic waste from the landfill by 2015. People can also learn that the landfill generates enough electricity via methane to power 1,600 homes and that 26 per cent of trash at the site is paper or wood products. About 13 per cent is plastics. “We are hoping to let people know how a landfill works, to raise awareness on how waste is managed in the Capital Region,” Booth said. “This is the only landfill we have.” The landfill took in about 136,000 tonnes of municipal garbage last year, and 144,000 in 2010, which is dumped and buried in a section called Phase 2. Between the 1950s and 1997, Phase 1, the original dumpsite, was filled to the brim with 4.5 million cubic metres of trash (for comparison, B.C. Place Stadium has a volume of about 2.6 million cubic metres). Phase 1 was sealed in plastic, capped with soil and is now 40 per cent covered with 10,000 trees and shrubs.

Phase 2 has space for 10.3 million cubic metres of trash (nearly four B.C. Place Stadiums) and is expected to last until 2035. There is no Phase 3. “We are hoping to divert kitchen scraps. This will be a huge reduction,” Booth said. Household organics are estimated at 30 per cent of all current household waste, the largest single contributor to the landfill. Despite all the garbage, Booth said the site doesn’t stink like an old shoe. “There really is no smell at all. People are quite surprised. It doesn’t feel like you are at a landfill,” she said. People are welcome to attend the Hartland Landfill open house on Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 1 Hartland Ave. It will not be open to accept garbage. Hartland is offering bus rides from the Camosun Interurban campus to ease parking congestion. Parking at the college for the event will be free on Sunday. Book a space before the end of Friday at 250-474-9613. See www.crd.bc.ca/waste/ hartland for more information. editor@saanichnews.com

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Saanich company taps into high school fundraising Natalie North News staff

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Neither the founder of ChatterHigh nor the educators who have embraced the website deny it’s a company, supported largely by businesses with their own vested interests, targeting high school students. It’s also a fundraising tool that 2,048 students at 81 public and private schools in B.C. accessed last year. On ChatterHigh.com, students, teachers, parents and alumni earn points by answering quizzes, and later use those points to enter draws for prizes as small as gas cards, and big ticket items such as iPads and scholarships. The questions are provided by a variety of sources – post-secondary institutions, attractions and industries, all of whom share the goal of attracting traffic deep into their websites. Each quiz question includes a hint in the form of a link to the provider’s website where the answer can be found with some light reading. Each click on hint links allows the person answering the questions to earn bonus points toward entering draws, and earns Chatter High some cash, as question providers pay six to 10 cents per click. Each high school also receives a portion of these proceeds. Lee Taal, director of operations for Chatter High, which has offices in Royal Oak and Vancouver, describes the relationship with schools as a self-funding model between the user and the organization trying to connect with them. “I’m completely comfortable with it,” Taal said. “The overwhelming feedback is that this is a very good thing.” Spectrum Community THE School principal Judy Harrison agrees. Not only did the 640 students, teachers and par718 VIEW STREET • VICTORIA • 250-386-3741

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An off-duty Saanich police officer helped take a drug-impaired driver off the road Saturday when he spotted a woman smoking marijuana in the car next to his. He was parked at the Gorge Shopping Centre, at Gorge and Tillicum roads, when he noticed the female in the red Ford Escort next to him smoking a joint, using a pair of medical forceps. The officer contacted Saanich police and provided them with a licence plate and location of the vehicle. He then went to get his morning coffee. The female left the parking lot, but she was stopped nearby by two patrol officers. While she denied smoking marijuana, there was smoke billowing out of her car, said

The all-electric 2012 Nissan Leaf will be on display along with 40 years of classic import cars and trucks at this yearâ€™s All Japanese Show nâ€™ Shine Sunday in Cadboro Bay. Also featured at this yearâ€™s show will be the just-released 2013 Subaru BRZ, a rear-wheel-drive sports car designed by Toyota and built by Subaru. Vintage vehicles of the â€™60s will also be parked alongside the modern entries at Gyro Park, located at the base of Sinclair Road. Registration is $10 and runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Admission is free of charge and begins at 11 a.m. The All Japanese Car Show â€™nâ€™ Shine, organized by the Vancouver Island Datsun Enthusiasts, runs until 3 p.m.

Gorge Waterway lined with art on Saturday A Saanich Summer Sunfest tradition continues this weekend on the Gorge Waterway. Visual artists of all kinds, along with performers from the Victoria Shakespeare Society and Celtic and jazz musicians will entertain audiences en plein air during the annual Gorge on Art. â€œSaanich has always supported artists in different ways,â€? said Diane Thorpe, community arts specialist with the District of Saanich. â€œSince the strategic plan 2009, weâ€™ve heard from the community that artists want exhibition space.â€? The exhibition space features 35 invited artists, both established and emerging, as well as a range of food vendors. â€œItâ€™s a great way to feel a part of the community,â€? Thorpe added. Gorge on Art begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m., along Gorge Road West between Admirals Road and Adelaide Avenue on Saturday (June 23).

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Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Edward Hill Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

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OUR VIEW

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ou might notice graffiti tags popping up and remaining in place in Saanich over the next fiscal year. Under a mandate to cut back budgets by one per cent, the district’s public works department axed its roads division’s graffiti removal program, which is worth about $30,000. This funding paid for staff to paint over or wipe clean tags from municipal benches, walls and overpasses. Now unless the graffiti is profane, it won’t be removed. Saanich is a large, expensive municipality to run and such decisions are never easy, but allowing graffiti tags to go unchecked is one of the worst forms of inaction a local government can commit. Squiggled tags and random attempts at art painted across telephone poles, fences, bridges and other public structures is the kind of vandalism that begets vandalism. The longer graffiti stays in an area, the more the graffiti bleeds out. For many residents across the region, graffititagged streets create perceptions that the block is seedy or dangerous, and the people don’t care about their neighbourhood. For local businesses, it drives away potential customers and gives areas bad reputations. Colwood, a city with many budget woes of its own, decided to roll the dice and invested tax dollars in a bylaw officer dedicated to removing graffiti, tracking tags and gathering evidence, as well as organizing community cleanups. That city has sent a message that taggers will be tracked, fined or criminally charged. Victoria has offered its citizens an antigraffiti program that offers free cleanup kits, but largely depends on volunteers taking an interest in their community. Saanich is offering the same, and hopefully residents step up to the plate when tags linger. But in the meantime, Saanich has placed itself in the position of a double-standard – homeowners are required to remove tags from their property, but the district isn’t. It also runs the risk of eventually spending more tax dollars on cleanup, as taggers realize parts of the municipality are an open canvas.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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ith summer officially upon you in danger as well. us and warmer weather Another act I’ve witnessed, on hopefully on its way, the many counts, is drivers texting and number of cars and, talking on the phone. perhaps, impatient While I’ll admit to drivers on Victoria streets sending a text or two will soon rise. when stopped at a red While police were out light, I could never enforcing a tougher watch imagine texting while for high-risk drivers driving, let alone holding throughout May, it’s clear a phone to my ear and that many drivers still steering simultaneously. haven’t got the message. Maybe some people are As a fairly new driver just better at multi-tasking – yes, that’s an ‘N’ than I am, but not only is Brittany Lee using your phone while displayed at the back of Internal Rants my car – I’d like to think driving illegal, it’s also just that not only I, but other plain stupid. drivers around me, obey the rules The thing about this situation of the road and make an effort to that frightens me the most is when drive safely, no matter what time of people talk and text while on the the year. highway. That means staying within the It’s annoying enough when people legal speed limit, being attentive tailgate me while I am going the while driving and not giving in to legal 80 km/h. But having a tailgater road rage. who’s talking on their phone behind I only recently started driving on me makes me feel anything but safe a daily basis, and I’m continuously on the road. amazed by the things I see drivers One of the biggest problems I’ve around me do. noticed is drivers who switch lanes Just last week, I was driving to at the very last possible second. work and while stopped in traffic, I Rather than planning their trip and saw a young man drive past me. He knowing which lane they need to didn’t catch my eye because of his be in to make a left turn ahead, for charming looks, he caught my eye example, drivers choose to wait. because he had ear buds in his ears Then before they reach the traffic while driving. light, they suddenly squeeze past Is it not enough to have the two lanes of traffic just to make that radio playing during your morning turn. commute? Having earphones in If more drivers mapped out their can’t be safe, nor smart. Not only route, or maybe knew where they’re are you putting yourself at risk, going, fewer rash decisions would you’re putting other drivers around be made on the road.

Drivers who recklessly weave in and out of lanes, simply because they’re impatient or in a hurry, are another problem. If it’s rush hour and everybody is stuck in traffic, driving in and out of lanes won’t get you any further than anyone else. According to ICBC, almost 60 per cent of crashes are caused by speeding and distracted drivers. Distracted driving is defined as using communicative or video equipment while operating a vehicle, as well as inattentive driving. High-risk driving includes failing to yield right of way, tailgating, improper passing and speeding. Speeding seems to be one habit drivers just can’t drop. I don’t think I go a day without witnessing a driver zoom past me, whether on the highway or in a 50 km/hr zone. Unless speeding up is necessary to safely pass a car, drivers shouldn’t let their impatience rule their decision-making. Just as drivers shouldn’t let dumb decisions, such as texting while driving, determine how safe roads are for others. Laws exist for a reason. And unless we want our next paycheque to go toward paying for a speeding ticket, or worse, a hospital bill, it’s important to re-evaluate our driving habits and make an effort to drive safely. reporter@vicnews.com Brittany Lee is a reporter intern with the Victoria News.

‘Drivers shouldn’t let their impatience rule their decision-making.’

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City’s dog rules necessary for safety Re: On-leash animals unpredictable (Letters, June 15) I favour restrictive controls over dogs in the city of Victoria. Over the years I have been threatened and harassed frequently while running or cycling. I have even been bitten several times. Restrictive rules are necessary because too many dog owners are selfishly unconcerned with the comfort and safety of others. Restrictive rules, combined with social pressure, have at least helped control the amount of dog droppings on sidewalks or pathways. Let me say something in favour of cats in the city: I have never been chased or bitten by a cat while out running, cycling or walking. Nor have I ever stepped on their droppings on sidewalks or pathways (last week I stepped in dog droppings in someone’s garden, so it is not just cats that soil yards). Children are very rarely, or never, seriously mauled by domestic cats. Cats are simply better suited for the city than dogs because they are smaller, cleaner and nonthreatening to passers-by. Ed Janicki Victoria

As Queen goes, so goes Royal Family Re: Queen’s reign offers stability (Our View, June 8)

In the public’s emotional mind, 60-plus years on the throne will have inextricably identified the British monarchy with its (possibly) longest-serving Queen, having set the Royal bar to virtually unattainable heights for even the “Wills and Kates” of the succession order. For the people – and they’ll always be the ones that count – the Queen has become the monarchy and the monarchy has become the Queen. Ironically, the Queen’s uniquely personal success may well prove a harbinger of the Crown’s eventual constitutional demise. Once she’s gone, the falling “republican” dominos of the Commonwealth countries may well hasten Britain’s process of rethinking its constitutional foundations. Indeed, that process has already started with a debate on an elected House of Lords. What must not happen is for the monarchy simply, over time, to become the victim of popular indifference. Edward Bopp Tsawwassen

School trustees right to stand on principle Is it legal for the provincial government to fire dulyelected school board trustees? The education minister will fire the Cowichan District trustees if they don’t file a balanced budget by the end of this month. Five of the trustees ran for election on a platform

to restore some of the services that have been cut from their district in the last three years. The community elected them based on that and they kept their word, voting 5-4 to submit a restorative budget to the government. In order to file a balanced budget, the trustees would have to cut even more services from the schools in the district, thereby betraying the people of the community who elected them. Greater Victoria School District trustees would be on the firing line alongside those in Cowichan, but for one vote. What services did our trustees have to cut to keep their jobs? Contrary to what we hear from government about how they are spending more money on education and how there are fewer students every year, our school districts are forced to continue cutting programs and services to comply with the School Act and balance the budget.

If we want to fire any of our elected representatives, Education Minister George Abbott, for instance, we would have to engage in a recall process whereby the people get to vote. The Cowichan community that elected these trustees should have a say in this matter. Heather Brown Victoria

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Pope having butler raises eyebrows I have long suspected that organized religion is a humandirected business where, in some cases, the real capital is not in souls, but rather power and the bottom line. I remember the parable where money-lenders were evicted from the temple by the only real prince of the church, then I read the present Pope has a butler – while others live in abject poverty. The Vatican Bank? How do you spell hypocrisy? Stephen Lamb Victoria

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Cutbacks could encourage ongoing cycle of graffiti Continued from Page A1

â€œObviously, any service cut is a bad one. It reduces a level of service that the community has come to expect,â€? Ippen said. Saanich police Const. Jenn Symonds, the forceâ€™s designated graffiti officer, says this decision could prove problematic, as a vandalized area will encourage more graffiti. â€œIf youâ€™re quick at removing it, it lets these people know that thatâ€™s not an area that will put up with the tagging. But if you let it sit, then (taggers think) â€˜people here donâ€™t

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The fate of the northern half of David Foster Way is up in the air, as Transport Canada looks to sell off several of its remaining parcels of land on Victoriaâ€™s Upper Harbour. Ten years ago, the federal body started divesting its land holdings. Today, it retains only about 10 per cent of what it used to own. Many of the remaining properties line the waterfront between the Johnson Street bridge and Bay Street bridge. â€œThese properties have been built up and landscaped,â€? said Transport Canada spokesperson Rod Nelson. â€œ(We are) planning to contact the upland owners to determine their interest in acquiring those properties.â€? The sale of two of its parcels has already been finalized. Last week, Reliance Properties announced it had purchased a lot behind the Janion Building on Store Street, which the company plans to redevelop. It sold for $675,000. Transport Canada also announced an agreement to transfer land at Barclay Point in Rock Bay to the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations for $2.8 million. The City of Victoria has an interest in the future of the remaining federal properties, insofar as it wants to maintain a public walkway along the shoreline. In late May, the city honoured David Foster by naming the harbour walkway after the worldfamous music producer. The walkway runs from Ogden Point to the Johnson Street bridge, but the city aims to continue

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West Shore RCMP were called out to the Goldstream Avenue Chevron after getting complaints about cars blocking the street. But when police got there, traffic was getting through, said Cpl. Raj Sandhu. It is a traffic violation to block a lane because cars are lining up to turn into a business, such as a gas station.

Colwood Rotary are inviting the public to the first ever Art and Wine Festival at Fort Rodd Hill this Saturday. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., about 35 artists will be displaying a wide variety of works on the grounds of the fort, accompanied by a wine garden that will feature the finest tipple from five local wineries. Money raised by the event will go towards the Rotary Picnic playground planned for the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. A substantial amount of money has already been raised but festival co-ordinator Mike Wedekind said a final push is needed to top off the funding and get construction started. The goal is to raise $20,000 at the festival. “We’re expecting to cater to people who like art,” Wedekind said. Tickets for the festival are $30 advance or $35 at the gate and include eight oneounce samples of wine. Family members under 19 get in free with the purchase of two tickets by family. The price of admission also includes a keepsake wine glass. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, June 22, 2012

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Six words can say a lot. Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway thought so, rising to the challenge of penning a complete work in six words: “For sale: Baby shoes, never worn.” Taking a page from the American author and journalist, Victoria residents Darryl LeCraw and Alex Miller recently began filming skits featuring just six words of dialogue. A friend of LeCraw’s mentioned the Hemingway legend, given the elaborate nature of a series of online shows that LeCraw and Miller started producing in 2009. Though they continue to produce The Skit For Brains Show, their small, tight-knit group of cast and crew is now focusing much of its time filming SixWordSkits. Using just six words, they tell stories of zombies, revenge and

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mentary,” says Miller. Despite the challenge of coming up with several skits a week, the team revels in pushing the creative envelope. “If we could pay the bills with SixWordSkits, we would make our day job writing (and) filming pilots for our own original shows (and) films,” Miller says. For now, the group is focused on building an audience, and having fun. “We know the film industry is a giant maze of broken dreams, popularity contests and failed careers, so as long as we can do what we want to do, we are happy,” Miller says. A new skit is posted at www. sfb.tv each day, Monday through Friday. emccracken@vicnews.com Actor Johnny Love hangs on a chain link fence with the help of skit co-writers, editors and producers Darryl LeCaw and Alex Miller, at front, while cameraman Josh Zed and soundman David Jones work on filming a SixWordSkit on Broad Street. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

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Their repertoire at this concert will include Philippine folk and contemporary music, international songs, spiritual and popular songs. Manila Chamber Singers have represented the Philippines in various international choir festivals and at competitions in Europe and Asia where they won many awards, most recently, the Grand Prix at the 2011 Antalya International Choral Festival held in Turkey. The performance is sponsored by the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door before the concert. For more information, please go to bayanihan.ca or email bayanihancc@ shaw.ca. llavin@vincews.com

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Ghost stories, a booby-trapped wall, gun batteries, warships and buildings from a bygone era are just some of the highlights meant to captivate visitors to CFB Esquimalt. Elena Lopez and Drew Danelesko have the unique summer job of taking the public on behind-the-scenes guided bus and walking tours of the navy base, which began May 22 and continue until late August. Last summer, about 1,600 people toured the base. “I kind of wanted to know a little bit more about the military, since it was a big part of my childhood,” Esquimalt resident Lopez, whose father is a naval officer at the base, says of her reasons for applying for the job. Though she has long been immersed in military life, the University of Victoria political science student had never been to the secure dockyard at CFB Esquimalt before taking on her current position. “You don’t realize how much active work is actually going on here,” she says. Victoria resident Danelesko, a fourth-year UVic student, was drawn to the role for different reasons. “I’m a history student, so being a tour guide (allows me to) relate that same enthusiasm that I have for history to other people,” he says. “This base is over 100 years old, so I think that’s really interesting.” The pair are enjoying telling visitors about the 112-year-old ghost of Lt. Reginald Scott that is said to haunt the commodore’s residence. It’s one of many historical aspects of CFB Esquimalt that will capture people’s imaginations. One of several highlights on the tour is a brick wall built in the late 1800s as a boundary between the military dockyard and the village of

Esquimalt. A section of the wall still stands just beyond the dockyard gate. Visitors will learn of the glass shards placed along the top of the structure long ago – they’ve since been removed – to keep village children from sneaking in and stealing expensive equipment, Lopez says. The tours are meant to forge a connection between the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadians. “It’s their navy,” says base spokesperson, navy Lt. Michael McWhinnie. “We want them to feel connected, and to know about it and to understand the work that is being done on their behalf and in Canadian interests, not just at home, but around the world.” As CFB Esquimalt tour guides, Lopez and Danelesko help make that happen. “(Their role is) part hospitality, but also part ambassador for a national organization. There’s a lot of responsibility,” McWhinnie said. To take a free, guided tour, visitors must have valid photo identification, except children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. Sturdy, closed-toe footwear is required for walking tours. Photography is permitted. emccracken@vicnews.com

Tour details ■ Bus tours: For a 90-minute bus tour, meet the tour guides at 11 a.m. on weekdays until Aug. 24, excluding July 2 and Aug. 6, near the CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum. Enter the Naden gate at the intersection of Admirals and Woodway roads, and follow the blue lines on the road or the signs with the letter ‘M.’ ■ Walking tours: Two-hour walking tours happen Saturdays at 11 a.m. until Aug. 25, excluding June 30 and Aug. 4. Head to the main gate of HMC Dockyard, at the end of Esquimalt Road. ■ Custom bus or walking tours: These can be arranged by calling 250-363-2595, or emailing cfbesquimalt@shaw.ca.

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Rider Mitch Chubey wows the 2011 crowd during the inaugural JumpShip competition. JumpShip has become a premier spectator event of the Victoria International Cycling Festival, and hosts the world’s best freeride mountain bikers. See sports calendar for event times. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

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but may distance himself from some committees and will consider his role with the Grizzlies as his primary focus. He said he will be living in Victoria for the majority of the week, while doing a lot of commuting. Kyle Wells Assistant staff have yet to be confirmed, but will likely News staff play an important role for the busy Bestwick. Attendance for Grizzlies games has been dropping The Victoria Grizzlies made it official on Wednesday since the arrival of the WHL Royals, but both Bestwick that former Nanaimo Clippers head coach and GM Bill and the owners feel they can get the fans back in the seats Bestwick will be taking over the same roles for the Col- by building an exciting, talented and winning team. wood-based BCHL franchise. “My focus is to really work on the commuVancouver Island Sports and Entertainnity,” Walchuk said. “Be dominate in this comment Ltd. has purchased the majority ownmunity, bring back our fans and bring back ership of the team from Len Barrie, who also sponsors and have a successful franchise.” coached the team. Former GM Victor Ger“The city is big enough to coexist with two vais stepped down after last year’s season, franchises so long as we provide quality enterwhich the Grizzlies finished with a 21-38-1 tainment, and so long as we provide our best record. effort,” Bestwick said. “One of the worst-kept secrets in the last “Are we going to compete with them? I don’t 24 hours is who’s going to come up and help really think so. We need to concern ourselves us to do this,” said Ron Walchuk, president with the product and our presentation and be of VISE, at a press conference. “Bill’s a great better at it. And be sure that people feel comhockey strategist, he’s got passion in devel- Bill Bestwick pelled to support us when they can.” oping young players, he’s proven in the busiComing into the role in mid-June puts him well ness side of running an organization, so I’m really excited behind other franchises in terms of building a team in the to bring him to the Victoria Grizzlies.” off season, Bestwick said. Bestwick was with the Clippers from 2001 to 2010, dur“We’d probably need to score about 10 goals right now ing which time the team won the BCHL championship in with 30 seconds to go in the game. But that’s just part of 2004 and 2007, and played in the Royal Bank Cup national the challenge.” in 2004. The ownership change needs to be approved by the As a current city councillor in Nanaimo, Bestwick said BCHL board of governors. that he will be splitting his time between the two cities, kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Olympic support Prior to the naming of Canada’s Olympic cycling team yesterday Ryder Hesjedal announced he’d be donating money to the team, even if he wasn’t part of it. The Giro d’Italia champion said this week he’ll be donating half of the $10,300 proceeds from the sale of his Italian maglia rosa (pink leaders jersey) to the CAN Fund to support the cyclists who will be going to the London Olympics. The other half will support Ryder’s own initiative to help cycling grow. Ottawa cycling fan Derek King bought the maglia rosa, which is the first Hesjedal won at the Giro. King cheered Hesjedal on in person at the 2010 Tour de France, and plans to attend this year too. Canada’s Olympic road and time trial cyclists were expected to be named yesterday, with Hesjedal a clear front runner. Visit vicnews.com for updates. sports@vicnews.com

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Sat. June 23: BCPBL, Okanagan Athletics at Victoria Mariners, 3:30 and 6 p.m., Lambrick Park.

Sun. June 24: BCPBL, Okanagan Athletics at Victoria Mariners, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Lambrick Park. Sun. June 24: BCPBL, Nanaimo Pirates at Victoria Mariners, 12 and 2:30 p.m., Layritz Park.

Soccer Fri. June 22: W-League, Pali Blues at Peninsula Co-op, 7 p.m., Royal Athletic Park.

Lacrosse Fri. June 22: WLA, New Westminster Salmonbellies at Victoria Shamrocks, 7:45 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

Okell the man in Monterey Victoria’s Bill Okell and his crew hauled the team’s modified 1964 MGB sports car to a pair of Nasport Lite races in Monterey, Calif., over the weekend of June 8 to 10. Travel problems kept Okell and his team from the qualifiers, forcing him to start the race at the back of pack. But Okell still won. He will run his MGB for the final six GTU races at Mission Raceway, June 23 to 24. sports@vicnews.com

Correction The photo caption “One at a time” from the June 13 News incorrectly identified Victoria Mariners baseball player Chris Fougner. The News regrets the error.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

INFORMATION Start Saving Your Bottles! Gorge Masters Soccer Team Bottle Drive Fundraiser for World Cup Masters July 7th, Hampton Park from 10 am-1 pm

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC â€œthe best place on earth!â€? Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca LOOKING FOR Avon Reps. Be your own boss. Earn extra money, work from home. Call 250-386-0070 to learn more. MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634. DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED:

LEGALS

DENIED OR CUT OFF DISABILITY BENEFITS? If Yes, call or email for free legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.

TerriďŹ c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneďŹ ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PERSONALS HOT GUYS! HOT CHAT! HOT FUN! Try Free! Call 250220-3334 or 800-777-8000. www.interactivemale.com

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: CAT, black with white face, chest & paws, Esq Lagoon area. (250)474-1816. FOUND: CHICKEN, Jasmine/Marigold area, found June 13th eve. (250)294-8675 LOST: WOMANS gold bracelet, heavy oval links, Sidney area. Call (250)656-6188.

CHILDREN CHILDCARE WANTED FULL TIME kind Nanny needed. Cooking, cleaning. Please email roycheung@hotmail.com

WEâ€™RE ON THE WEB

HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required for busy mechanical and maintenance shop in beautiful Campbell River, BC. Vehicle inspection ticket an asset. Please email resume to oktirecr@shaw.ca.

HELP WANTED

FOOD & OTHER PRODUCT IN-STORE SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in Thrifty, Quality Foods, Safeway, Save On Foods, London Drugs and more! JOB DESCRIPTION: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. AVAILABILITY: Fri & Sat and/or Sat & Sun (the 2 days vary but need to be ďŹ‚exible to work either shift) from 11am to 5pm. REQUIREMENTS: - Fully ďŹ‚uent in English - Own a car to carry supplies - Be well groomed & bondable - Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge. Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, press ext. 30 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979

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PERSONAL SERVICES

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Experienced Boom man â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Hooktender â€˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â€˘ Chasers â€˘ A-frame Operator Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TUTORING

EXPERIENCED AND bondable Janitor required for stripping and waxing ďŹ‚oors. Evenings and weekends, on call basis, own transport. $15+/hr. May consider someone to do this on contract basis. Call (250)727-6801 between 10am-6pm.

QUADRIPLEGIC WOMAN with speech disability needs female relief and on call livein caregiver for total personal care. Must be patient, reliable, a good speller and able to assist in transfers. $195. 24hr/day. (250)475-0830.

ST. JOSEPHâ€™S Elementary School is accepting applications for full day kindergarten for September 2012. Fees are $3960 for a Catholic parish supporter, or $4932 for a nonCatholic. The school is located at 757 West Burnside Road, Victoria, BC. The school is a Catholic school, and students wear uniform. We offer an excellent early learning program in a Catholic Christian atmosphere. Applications are available from the school or at www.stjosephschool.ca, and be dropped of at the school until June 29th, or mailed to St. Josephâ€™s Elementary School 757 West Burnside Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1M9

VOLUNTEERS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Dr. Michael Prince to speak on â€œOld issues and New Images â€“ Aging, Pensions and Seniors in Canadaâ€? at Seniors Serving Seniors Annual Meeting Tuesday, June 26 at 4030 Douglas St, 2 â€“ 3:30 pm. Limited seating. 250-382-4331 to register.

HELP WANTED

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

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535

HELP WANTED

Creative Services

Graphic Designer - Part Time

Graphic Designer - Full Time

The Peninsula News Review is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaperâ€™s production department.

The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaperâ€™s production department.

This part time position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS3: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

This full time position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS3: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Tuesday, June 26, 2012 to:

Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Monday, June 25, 2012 to:

Jim Parker, Publisher #6 - 9843 Second Street, Sidney, BC V8l 3C7 E-mail: publisher@peninsulanewsreview.com Fax: (250) 656-5526

Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624

All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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Friday, June 22, 2012 - SAANICH

NEWS

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ART OBJECTS

FRIENDLY FRANK

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

WE BUY HOUSES

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.

S. LANGFORD, large, bright Bach, woodstove, yard. July 1. $700 + utils. 250-478-2585.

CHANDELIER- ROYAL collection, new Murano glass, 3 lights, $75. (250)721-9271.

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!

CHEST FREEZER, Woods brand, white. 7 cu.ft., good cond. $70. (250)656-1444. COMPLETE SET 1939 Cambridge History of English Literature, $30. (250)656-2477 LEFT HAND Ping driver and Fairway wood, $50. Let hand Taylor made driver, $30. Call (250)656-1497

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

ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certiﬁcates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Nanaimo).

BUILDING SUPPLIES

MASTER CHEF tool set in carrying case, 16 piece, brand new. $25. 250-656-1640.

TECHNICS JUKE Box, 110cds player changer, $50. Sony receiver, $45. 250-3702905. WORD PROCESSOR, Brother, portable, daisy wheel. $10. obo. (250)721-0308.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

FREE ITEMS

3D DALSIN Photography- I am learning ASL & wish to become total communicational. (250)383-5144, Box #1007.

FREE: ATTENTION log builders, 3 sets of log dogs, 1, 2 and 3 feet. 2 wooden storage shelves. (250)658-8440.

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

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

PETS HAULING WE HAUL CHEAP LTD. Moving & Hauling. (250)8811910. www.wehaulcheap.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassiﬁed.com

FREE: COUCH, (beige with ﬂower pattern) in excellent condition, comfortable. You pick up. Call (250)381-7428. FREE: LITTLE Tykes high chair, in good condition. Call (250)383-6407. MOVING BOXES and packing paper, you pick up. Call (250)361-4806.

FRIENDLY FRANK 15 SPEED children’s bike, in excellent condition, $50 obo. Dog bed, $15. (250)381-7428. 1930’s STEAMER trunk $40. Large dog cage with pillow $35. (778)426-4449. #27 “STRAW Man” puppet head, European made, $50, Primus stove, $40. Call (778)265-1615. 2 SETS of ﬁtted sheets and 2 sets of ﬂat sheets, $5 each. Call (250)380-9596. 2 WEEKENDER ladies classic tops, new, medium, gold & taupe, $20. 250-383-4578.

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.

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GARAGE SALES

CAREY/TILLICUM: 3891 Carey Rd., Sat., June 23rd, 9-2pm. Variety of stuff.

QUADRA/TOLMIE (No early birds) Sun, 9 am. #4-3281 Linwood Ave. Sofas, bed & more

CENTRAL SAANICH1208 Stellys X Road. Huge sale. Sat, June 23, 9am-2pm. Something for everyone!

SIDNEY, 9560 Fifth St., Sat & Sun, June 23 & 24, 9am-3pm. Multi Family/Unit Sale.

FERNWOOD. SUNDAY June 24. 9am-2pm. 1236 Princess Ave, off Cook. Good variety. LANGFORD, 2769 Strathmore Rd., Sat & Sun, June 23 & 24, 8:30am-4pm. Moving Sale. Something for everyone. MT. DOUG area, 4382 Elnido Cres., Sat & Sun, June 23 & 24, 9am-1pm. Moving Sale. NORTH SAANICH: 880 Birch Rd., Sat., June 23rd, 9-1pm. Optimus boat, furniture and much more. No early birds! N. SAANICH, 590 Seacliffe Rd., Sat, June 23, 9am-2pm. Downsizing Sale. Household items, art work, lawn mower, tools and more.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BAVARIAN DINNER SET for 8 + serving dishes. Variety of glasses, different styles. 1000’s collectible German books for your library. Call (250)592-7188. COMPLETE WINE making kit (bottles), printer with a built in fax machine and a rotor (used for your internet on your lap top). Call (250)381-1557.

LIFT CHAIR Brown, bonded leather, near new. $750. Excellent value. Moving! (250)478-5205.

OUR TAXES Are Due! We’re Having a Sale! Come In Now, Great Deals on Furniture, Mattresses, Tools & More! You’ll Love the Selection, Prices & Service! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St.,Sidney.buyandsave.ca

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

HIGHLANDS1 bdrm cottage, W/D. N/P. Available now. $670. Call (250)474-0142.

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 or 250-745-3387.

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

SPORTING GOODS WANTED: DUMBBELL Weights (inexpensive) for working out. 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: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

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

WANTED TO RENT WE NEED a HOME! Retired couple and their little dog need a home while their new house is being built. Clean, nonsmokers, will look after pets, property and plants. Ready to move at the end of July. 250655-3446 or 250-920-9366

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

MODULAR HOMES

HOMES FOR RENT EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE character cottage, oozing with charm. Completely updated. Open plan kitchen/ living room with wood stove. Large bedroom, shower bathroom, den or ofﬁce. W/D. Ideal for home/ofﬁce living. Standing among the trees on a private estate, affording seclusion without isolation. $1400./mo. Saanich Peninsula. Phone John (250)532-8767.

GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $565,000. (250)656-1056.

PROSPECT LAKE, spacious 1 bdrm in exec home, hrdwd ﬂrs, granite counters, lndry room, priv ent, access to lake, patio w/ beautiful view, $1250 mo. Call (250)383-9966.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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).

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.

COME TO THE CAMELOT and ENJOY LIFE! MILL BAY, 2009 Rancher, 3bdrm, 2ba. Open concept, lrg windows, heat pump, oak ﬂoors, granite, warranty. Close to hiking, boating, vineyards. $459,900. Ph 1-250-929-3862.

SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

HOUSES FOR SALE CORDOVA BAY. $610,000. (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Handicap features, suite, view, on bike trail. 250-818-5397.

CALL: 250-727-8437

Jasmine Parsons www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.

For sale (or rent) in this ﬁne complex a privately owned delightful corner suite near the Inner Harbour, shopping etc., designed for 55+ age group. Independent living with services in a friendly and secure home like atmosphere. Just move in & enjoy life! Please call owner 250.652.9725 Cell: 250.415.1001

SHARED ACCOMMODATION RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style (Nanaimo), original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sqft main flr, 3 stories. $369,900. 250-716-9340.

FA I R F I E L D / VA N C O U V E R , 1bdrm, hardwood ﬂoors. Heat, hot water, storage, parking incl $795 ns or pets. 250-383-1491

GOLDSTREAM AREA1400sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.

SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD Bachelor quiet, priv entr, central area. NS/NP. $600 incl. 250-652-6680 eve’s. COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $700 inclds utils & wiﬁ. Close to Royal Roads Univ, shopping, Galloping Goose trail. Pet friendly, N/S. Avail now. Refs. 250-294-5516

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CLOSE OUT sale, Sidney Musicworks. 40%-80% off everything! Last day; June 30th, 4pm. 2353 Bevan Ave, Sidney. (250)656-1900.

WESTSHORE AREA: 655 Goldstream at Veterans, $1250, 2 bdrm, full bath. 4th ﬂoor unfurn. Insuite laundry, cable/internet ready, electric F/P, NS/NP, secured parking. Photo’s upon request. Avail. Jul. 15th. (250)592-6048.

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.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALE Everything Must Go! Furniture, bedding, dishes, books, lamps, etc. German language VHS tapes. Call (250)384-1573.

SIDNEY, 2 bdrm Apt on Beacon. Avail now. $1295. Peter (250)544-2300. Firm Mgmt.

COTTAGES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

Garage Sales

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

SMALL CAT/dog carrier, 10”x10”x16”, netting on 3 sides, zipper top & side opening, $20. Call (250)477-1819.

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

FREE CEMENT patio furniture 48” round table and 3 bench’s. (250)652-8556.

40 ACRE OASIS Adjacent to the Salmon River Sayward, BC. Farm status, Natural spring water, park like. Linda, 250.282.3681. $574,900. www.bcisland homes.com/sayward

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view

SUITES, UPPER

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.

PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN & Ocean Views. 11yr old, 2,480 sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2.5baths, on 1.5 secluded acres in gated community 20 mins. N of Qualicum Beach. Double garage, paved driveway, RV parking, heat pump, landscaped yard with pond. $489,000. (250)7523023 or (250)720-207 Email: cerritos68@gmail.com 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).

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! 250.388.3535

MAPLEWOOD AREA- New small 1 bdrm, partly furnished. Inclds utils, laundry, basic cable. Very quiet. $795./mo. NS/NP. Call (250)383-3425. SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, N/S, N/P, refs, $1100 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.

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

SIDNEY(5TH STREET) Available now. Sm pet ok, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, new paint, coin op. $1000 includes H/W. Call Equitex, 250-386-6071.

SIDNEY 1 bdrm grd level, ideal location, 1blk from downtown & waterfront, very lrg bdrm, full bath, garden, prkg, N/S, N/P, avail Aug. 1, $750 + 1/3 utils (approx $65). Call Greg or Adri 250-655-7238. SIDNEY: BRIGHT, 2 bdrm. Yard, storage. Updated unit, parking, W/D, NS/NP. Ref’s, 1 yr lease, avail July 15. $900 mo + utils. 778-426-4556.

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All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

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1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

1999 BUICK REGAL 1 owner, 73,000 km, good condition. Always serviced at Dave Wheaton, Victoria. $3500 obo. (250)384-4925.

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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

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MOVING & STORAGE

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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DECKS, STAIRS, interesting projects. 30 years experience. Frank, (250)477-3315.

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HOME RENOS & REPAIRS. Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903.

McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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COMPLETE HOME Renos. Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

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MALTA MOVING. Serving Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and the Mainland. BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

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

✭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.

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

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STEREO/TV/DVD

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Peacock Painting

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

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

WANTED: DVD PLAYER. Please call 250-514-6688.

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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STEPS ROOF & CHIMNEY De-moss. Clean, Repair, New. Torch-on ﬂat. 250-588-3744.

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

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, June 22, 2012

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

111-1560 Hillside Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Geri Fitterer 250 360-6493

pg. 12

Published Every Thursday

pg. 17

3093 Washington, $729,000

52-1506 Admirals, $122,900

11-4318 Emily Carr, $579,000

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

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

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

pg. 1

Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

Thursday 3:30-5 & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

pg. 6

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Tim Taddy 250 592-8110 pg. 10

pg. 1

pg. 8

pg. 10

pg. 15

pg. 17

1219 Chapman St, $629,900 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8485

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Bill Robson, 250 686-9446

Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

pg. 15

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

pg. 15

pg. 20

3051 Oakdowne, $729,000 pg. 18

pg. 32

pg. 15

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250 744-3301

pg. 5

pg. 13

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes David Johnston, 250-384-8124

pg. 11

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448 pg. 17

pg. 14

pg. 10

Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114

13-934 Craigﬂower, $379,000

pg. 19

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

pg. 19

Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

pg. 8

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

pg. 20

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

pg. 18

pg. 21

pg. 9

pg. 45

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

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Saturday 12-2 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Don Thome 250 477-5353

Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Doug Sunray, 250-477-1100

pg. 21

pg. 24

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

835 Rogers, $699,000

1561 Elm, $569,000 pg. 24

1552 Oak Crest Drive, $549,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing, 250 477-7291

pg. 17

pg. 22

Saturday 12:30-2 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

pg. 15

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

pg. 23

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

pg. 20

Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Patrick Skillings 250 382-8838

pg. 6

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

pg. 22

510-188 Douglas Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bonnie Johnston 250 744-3301

pg. 10

pg. 15

805 Dereen, $1,035,000

1-2828 Shelbourne, $475,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301

203-5350 Sayward Hill, $649,000

30-300 Six Mile, $389,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

pg. 47

pg. 18

pg. 12

Sunday 1:30-3:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Henry Van der Vlugt, 250-477-7291

pg. 44

pg. 11

pg. 13

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cornerstone Properties Ltd. Lynn Van de Kamp, 250-475-2006

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 21

Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178

1408-751 Fairﬁeld, $588,000

110 Jedburgh, $479,900

4012 Livingstone N, $577,500

201-940 Inverness Rd

Sunday 12-2 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Jordan Thome 250 592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547

Thursday & Friday 5:30-7 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ted Tyrrell, 250-477-7291

pg. 10

pg. 20

pg. 23

933 Boulderwood, $1,099,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Clifton Mak, 250 479-3333

pg. 23

3735 Doncaster, $679,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

pg. 42

838 Maltwood Terr pg. 24

1675 Knight, $487,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Holly Harper 250 888-8448

pg. 21

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

pg. 23

303-1505 Church, $197,500 pg. 22

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422

pg. 13

2080 Pauls, $749,000

15-4165 Rockhome Gdns

81 Lekwammen, $264,900

pg. 13

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

pg. 23

1536 Winchester, $679,000

302-3969 Shelbourne, $324,900

Sunday 2:30-4 Newport Realty Rick Allen, 250-385-2033

pg. 45

4798 Elliot Pl, $748,000

4694 Lochside, $695,000

5150 Lochside, $839,000

pg. 21

1278 Pike, $649,900

304-1505 Church Rd, $199,900

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

pg. 22

3942 Aspen, $795,000

1590 Howroyd, $585,000 Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty John West 250 385-2033

pg. 7

3456 Carter Dr, $759,000

4941 Lochside, $729,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301

pg. 10

4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900

104-5350 Sayward Hill, $590,000 pg. 22

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000

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

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

3884 Haro, $829,900

7-126 Hallowell, $424,900

pg. 16

111-2931 Shelbourne, $305,900

pg. 47

pg. 6

pg. 21

2631 Arbutus Rd pg. 42

304-3900 Shelbourne St, $310,000

Saturday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-388-5882

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Jason Craveiro 250 474-4800

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-477-5353

1892 Leyns Rd, $868,000 pg. 22

3941 Crocus, $765,000

1250 Craigﬂower, $429,900 pg. 19

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gladys Walsh 250-384-8124

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

Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422

pg. 21

5365 Alderley Rd, $770,000 pg. 6

pg. 11

1121 Balmoral, $498,500

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Irina Lobatcheva, 250-391-1893

pg. 14

205-2125 Oak Bay, $349,900

354 Berwick, $679,000

1275 Dominion, $449,000

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Lock, 250-384-8124

pg. 14

117 St Lawrence, $614,900

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

pg. 21

18-840 Craigﬂower, $229,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

3675 Ophir St, $480,000 pg. 42

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Clifton Mak, 250 479-3333

485 Constance Ave, $699,900

405-1035 Southgate

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291

pg. 20

934 Craigﬂower, $379,000

1649 Elgin, $684,900

301-380 Waterfront, $529,900

Saturday 11:30-1 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul 250 384-7663

4495 Gordon Pt, $989,000 pg. 20

1111 Lockley, $388,000

303-68 Songhees, $419,000 pg. 3

pg. 21

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000

1897 Gonzales Ave, $789,000

pg. 16

3886 Blenkinsop, $649,000

820 Condor Ave

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

3072 Cadboro Bay

pg. 15

1202 Haultain St, $419,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 20

815 Ellery St, $379,500 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Doug Sunray, 250 477-1100

3922 Quadra, $425,000

pg. 19

795 Falkland, $689,000

210-1061 Fort, $189,900

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

614 Craigﬂower, $449,000

pg. 42

402-103 Gorge Rd E, $489,000

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

208-305 Michigan, $169,900

pg. 17

1121 Fort, $236,900

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

3-440 Parry St, $489,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301

pg. 20

843 Parklands Dr, $459,000

2625 Orchard Ave, $734,900 pg. 9

5304-2829 Arbutus, $729,000

407-1009 McKenzie, $229,000

pg. 19

1577 Yale, $675,000

401-1146 View St, $254,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

1050 Pentrelew, $668,000

Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

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

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

403-819 Burdett, $439,900

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Greg Phillips 250 385-2033

Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301

402-2210 Cadboro Bay, $349,000

Saturday 2:30-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000

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

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

pg. 3

516 Comerford, $529,900

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Frank Chan 250 477-7291

404-1121 Fort St

Friday 3-5 & Saturday 10-11:30 Holmes Realty Barbara Erickson, 250-656-0911

pg. 19

C-113 Superior, $489,500

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033

Sunday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

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

Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780

Saturday 2-4 The Condo Group, Burr Properties Ltd. Mike Janes, 250-382-6636

14-3958 Cedar Hill, $275,000

1326 Lyall St, $469,900

2237 Windsor Rd, $799,000

3-828 Rupert Terrace

404-300 Waterfront, $538,500 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Frank Chan 250 477-7291

pg. 19

3000 Uplands

733A Humboldt

263 Beechwood, $599,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

1-665 Admirals, $449,900

205-1477 Yale, $479,000

1421 Grant, $708,000 pg. 13

pg. 3

Sunday 11-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000

915 Forshaw, $349,900

1206-620 Toronto, $339,900 Saturday 12-2 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

pg. 20

pg. 3

623 Manchester, $474,500

733A Humboldt Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

pg. 18

150-4488 Chatterton Way, $429,000

5288 Santa Clara Ave

4-1110 Pembroke pg. 47

edition of

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100

501-1235 Johnson, $225,000 Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

June 21-27

406-505 Cook, $305,000

404-27 Songhees Rd Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-479-3333

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the

607 Wilson, $379,900

1005-225 Belleville, $649,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

OPENHOUSES

1494 Fairﬁeld, $309,900

204-1537 Morrison, $269,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

This Weekend’s

pg. 42

pg. 43

15-4619 Elk Lake, $474,900 pg. 13

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

pg. 24

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NEWS

OPENHOUSES

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the June 21-27 edition of

451 Obed, $389,900

1290 Lands End Rd, $839,000

12-1287 Verdier, $404,900

2455 Prospector, $668,500

3605 Pondside Terr, $464,900

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

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

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

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

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Adam Hales, 250-391-1893

pg. 25

4058 Willowbrook, $499,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

pg. 25

pg. 24

pg. 39

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-881-8225

pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100

Thursday & Saturday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Realty Jonas Solberg 250 479-3333

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn 250-478-9600

pg. 13

188 Obed Ave, $569,000 pg. 24

6-1241 Santa Rosa Ave, $435,000 pg. 24

1260 Loenholm Rd, $447,000 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Wayne Hyslop, 250-477-7291

pg. 14

pg. 27

pg. 24

pg. 48

pg. 24

Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

pg. 25

Sunday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124 pg. 43

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

pg. 26

6896 Woodward Sat 2-4 Pemberton Holmes LuAnn Fraser 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882

pg. 12

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

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

pg. 3

pg. 13

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Angie Chandler 250 413-7280

pg. 12

2850 Aldwynd

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 1

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

Saturday 1-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

pg. 7

101-608 Fairway Ave, $229,900 pg. 30

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178

pg. 14

475 Pelican, $699,500 pg. 42

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Jason Craveiro 250 474-4800

30-630 Brookside Rd, $564,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

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

723 Percy, $549,000 pg. 29

pg. 29

110-1177 Deerview, $698,000 pg. 5

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

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

pg. 5

306-2850 Aldwynd, $399,900

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

pg. 30

305-2850 Aldwynd, $479,900 pg. 5

874 Bear Mountain Pkwy, $639,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822

pg. 5

1075 Costin Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

pg. 30

pg. 48

pg. 27

pg. 43

1007 Englewood Ave, $549,900

pg. 26

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

1616 Millstream, $778,800 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 26

pg. 35

1622 Millstream, $778,800 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 48

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 30

411-866 Brock, $339,900

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

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

3250 Walfred Pl, $439,900

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

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

104-644 Granrose, $399,000 pg. 28

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

pg. 12

pg. 31

Sunriver Estates Sales Centre Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233

pg. 31

1777 Minnie Rd, $359,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361

pg. 34

pg. 29

402-635 Brookside, $398,000

201-2829 Peatt Rd, $224,900 pg. 28

1-1976 Glenidle, $166,000

2433 Prospector Way, $629,000

642 Tyler, $699,888

pg. 26

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

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

2811 Lakeshore Pl, $999,000 Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141

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

771 Danby

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Neal Carmichael, 250-384-7663

1019 Parkway Dr, $427,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Debbie Tracz, 250-477-5353

478 Webb Pl, $479,900 pg. 13

4488 William Head, $1,100,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301

pg. 39

pg. 3

pg. 11

1001 Wild Ridge

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

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Stevie K, 250 480-3000

1733 Texada, $1,350,000

9510 West Saanich, $649,000

116-866 Brock, $259,500

313-938 Dunford, $299,000

pg. 14

1110-6880 Wallace Dr, $709,900

pg. 29

pg. 39

333-2245 James White, $244,900

Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Lilian Andersen, 250-213-3710

pg. 33

1121 Bearspaw, $899,900

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301

pg. 27

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

317-866 Brock, $249,900

2-9871 Second, $579,000

Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780

2053 Stelly’s Cross, $488,000

pg. 28

579 Tena Pl, $439,600

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

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

119-2733 Peatt Rd, $339,900

393 Pelican, $659,900

7161 West Saanich

pg. 28

4-10110 Third, $579,000

pg. 30

Piper Meadows - Whitney Rd pg. 26

3436 Aloha, $664,000

Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900

408-3226 Jacklin $269,888 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250 380-6683

9510 West Saanich, $649,000

Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

10149 Bowerbank Rd, $529,900

22-1287 Verdier, $374,900

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291

pg. 39

1721 Texada, $1,299,000

Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-882-3333

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

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

Thursday - Monday 3-5 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

2051 Brethour Park, $413,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Keith Watson 250 744-3301

3410 Rolston, $479,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gurcharan Chauhan 250-384-8124

pg. 27

3072 Mallard, $585,000

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

2822 Rockwell, $534,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Shaunna Jones, 250-888-4628

pg. 33

C-2055 White Birch Rd, $445,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mel Jarvis, 250-478-9600

pg. 35

727 Grousewood, $674,900

717 Towner Park, $1,495,000

pg. 30

909 Bray Ave, $355,000

435 Sue Mar Dr, $399,000 Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

A-9563 Canora

4520 Markham, $1,019,000 Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

pg. 13

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

6310 Marie Meadows

34-520 Marsett, $599,500

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Alfred Ho, 250-744-3301

Sunday 1-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram 250 385-2033

104-10110 Fifth St, $209,900

304-4535 Viewmont, $234,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

3-2146 Malaview, $259,000

Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

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

pg. 26

9336 Maryland, $384,500

407-2341 Harbour Rd, $319,000

4056 Glanford Ave, $429,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

Thursday-Monday 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

6797 Greig Court, $725,000

103-537 Heatherdale, $449,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

7161 West Saanich Rd, $289,900

3477 Maureen, $629,000

5-2323 Harbour, $685,000

1181 Roy Rd, $429,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

Open House/Hard Hat Tour by appt only Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608 pg. 27

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

pg. 6

2817 Lake End Rd $1,129,900

9708 Fifth St, $641,900

3795 Burnside, $599,500 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

pg. 3

2414 Fleetwood Crt, $524,200 pg. 12

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

pg. 9

2132 Angus Rd, $574,900 Saturday 12:15-2 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301

pg. 35

1933 W Shawnigan Lake Rd, $998,000 Saturday 10-12 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301

pg. 36

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Philanthropy

The Victoria Foundation & Black Press Working Together – how philanthropy shapes our community Trent Henry and Tina Tejano, students at Dunsmuir Middle School, participate in the Victoria READ Society’s Capturing Stories program – one of various projects serving the Aboriginal community supported by the Victoria Foundation. Rose Guedes and her five-year-old son Pearson in the playground of Little Paws Pre-School at the Victoria Friendship Centre. The playground features a dugout canoe and miniature big house to help promote awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal culture.

Taking Steps to Instill Cultural Pride It’s circle time at Little Paws Preschool in Saanich and it begins with a drum and a song. “If we were to be attending a gathering in a big house, we’d be using masks and dancing and singing, so we try to incorporate as much of that into the preschool as we can,” said Leslie McGarry, culture and community liaison director for the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. Located at the Friendship Centre, Little Paws features Aboriginal culture as the foundation of its curriculum and program and it welcomes the Aboriginal community. “We encourage the parents and our elders to come in and share teachings from their generations about how things differ from 50 years ago,” said Margot Edwards, Little Paws Preschool director. “I wasn’t able to grow up with a lot of traditional culture in my life so the cultural component is really nice because I feel like my daughter’s going to have that advantage,” said Jessica Bender-North, a Métis First Nation member. “I never went to preschool but in kindergarten we never learned about our heritage or going out to watch salmon spawn and stuff like that,” said Jeff Lincoln, a Nisga’a First Nation member, “and to me, it’s really good that the children are gaining back what we never had when we were going to

school.” There are 20 children in the class, ranging from three to five years old. First Nations children have first priority, and then it’s open to the community. As a foster mom for 23 years, that welcoming philosophy means a lot to France Cyr. “Being that I am Caucasian, coming here gives the First Nation children that I look after an opportunity to be close to their people and their culture,” said Cyr. With the focus on all Aboriginal cultures from the local territories to Cree, Ojibwa and others, Little Paws is bringing pride and self-esteem to the next generation. “Many of them will step out and say, ‘I’m First Nations,’” said McGarry “Even if they are not clear about which territory they come from, there’s a sense of pride that’s instilled at this age level that carries through to school age.” School age and beyond. This story is based on a Vital People feature by reporter Vee Cooper that originally aired on CHEK News @ 5. The Victoria Foundation sponsors the weekly feature each Sunday to share the stories of people and organizations working on the issues highlighted in the Victoria’s Vital Signs® community report that the foundation publishes annually. To watch past features of Vital People or to read Vital Signs, check the Victoria Foundation’s website at www.victoriafoundation.ca

Other Aboriginal programs supported by the Victoria Foundation include: Hulitan Social Services – Journeys of the Heart cultural inter-generational program of language and motor skill development that builds on strengths of traditional teachings and languages. Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society – Administered by the Victoria Foundation, this province-wide program includes a series of Aboriginal education awards. See www.bcscholarship.ca Q’opthut Sul’hween Society – Intergenerational feasts within the Coast Salish territory to allow elders to share, exchange and foster the preservation of spiritual values, beliefs and traditional practices. Saanich Native Support Program – youth from 19 First Nations and three Friendship Centres competed in friendly sporting activities promoting health lifestyles. School Division 61 Aboriginal Education Program – for role model calendars presented at First Nations graduation ceremonies. Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services – Various programs to support positive outcomes for children in foster care. Victoria Native Friendship Centre – 13 grants have supported a variety of programs, including the operation of the Little Paws PreSchool.

Victoria READ Society–Aboriginal students from three school districts expand storytelling and production skills using digital technology in the Capturing Stories program.

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At night, the lights on Bill Emberly’s merchant navy cargo ship were blacked out, to ward off attack from German u-boats skulking in the ocean. It took three harrowing weeks for convoys of ships to transport goods and personnel from Canada to Britain during the Second World War. The sun is now setting on the aging veterans of Canada’s merchant navy fleet, as well as those military personnel who played a vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic during the war. For that reason, Emberly, who joined the merchant navy as a teen, is on a quest to create a Battle of the Atlantic monument. It would pay homage to Canada’s civilian merchant navy, the Royal Canadian Navy vessels that escorted the merchant ships and Royal Canadian Air Force bomber planes that patrolled the skies above. “It was a six-year campaign, night and day, chased by sub-

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Merchant navy veteran Bill Emberly is seeking to install a monument in Memorial Park in Esquimalt, honouring the Canadian navy, merchant navy and air force during the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War. marines and everything else,” Emberly recently told Esquimalt council, when he requested to place the monument in the township’s Memorial Park. “Britain was starving to death. The war could not have been won without that convoy fleet.” The black marble memorial, valued at $7,000, would not cost Esquimalt taxpayers anything, Emberly said. He said he has people lined up to pay for the cairn and the installation of the monument’s base.

“It’s almost too late for even thinking about this,” said Emberly, 84. “The average age of the merchant seaman is 87 years.” “I think that we should be honouring all those who have helped make our life what it is today,” said Coun. Tim Morrison. Esquimalt municipal staff will bring back a report to council this fall, which will include input from the township’s parks and recreation and heritage advisory committe-es.

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ROAD TO LONDON

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A celebrat ion of ou r Olympic at h let es

Rowing pair takes on London Dave Calder and Scott Frandsen wage final battle for Olympic gold Story by NATALIE NORTH

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early four years after Dave Calder and Scott Frandsen were the first Canadians on the podium in Beijing, the men’s pairs rowers are ready to turn Olympic silver into gold. London 2012 is the last chance for them to take top spot as a team. If their intense training regimen and five years of rowing together are any sign, it’s also their best. Unlike in Beijing, when the pair had but a few months training together prior to the Games, Calder, a resident of Saanich, and Frandsen, who hails from Kelowna, have spent the better part of the last 30 months in full-time training. Under coach Terry Paul, Calder and Frandsen train together six times per week on Elk Lake; three times weekly in the weight room at the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence; twice on rowing machines at PISE; and also take road bikes around Greater Victoria. Benefits of the program, one that requires a 7,500-to 9,000-calorie diet, reach beyond the physical. “We know how we both like to race,” Frandsen said. “Often a lot of things can go unsaid because we both know what the other’s thinking.” The amount of time spent together creates a healthy amount of friction, Calder added. “We spend an abnormally large amount of time together in a mental and physical state of great exertion and it forges an incredible bond, a bond that can handle us getting pissy at each other every once in a while,” Calder said. “Like any relationship, you have

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Pairs rowers Dave Calder, left, and Scott Frandsen at Elk Lake following a morning practice. The two will row for Canada in London at the 2012 Olympic Games. your good days and bad days.” One of those bad days came in 2011 when the pair rowed into fifth place at the world championships, in Bled, Slovenia. It’s a part of their history together that they chalk up to a short-lived change in the racing schedule, which disturbed the team’s rhythm, but left them better equipped to handle future challenges. “It wasn’t the end of the world and it left us pretty hungry for the winter of training,” Calder said.

After five years as a team, and attempts from both halves of the pair to leave competitive rowing, the end is finally near. Frandsen, who turns 32 next month, will return to a position with Royal Bank of Canada in Vancouver in September. If he’s enjoying his career and can handle life without rowing, he won’t return. At 34, Calder, on leave from his position with the Ministry of Energy and Mines, is more certain

these Olympics will be his last. “I feel I’ve had an incredible rowing career – I’ve been racing for Canada since I was 15 – and I’m really happy to have this as my last Olympics. I feel really healthy about ending on this high note.” Calder said his wife, Rachel, who has heard him claim retirement from rowing three separate times, won’t believe it until he’s home in Saanich once the 2016 Games begin in Rio de Janeiro. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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