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“Nasty, annoying, aggressive” European fire ants make their way to an Oak Bay neighbourhood and set up camp. One B.C. scientist is mapping their progression and trying to stop the spread of the invasive species.

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The European fire ant (Myrmica rubra) collecting sugars from a peony. The species was first discovered in B.C in 2010.

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“They’re nasty, biting, little invasives.” - Ben van Drimmelen

European fire ants invade Oak Bay Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Within seconds Ben van Drimmelen’s hand is swarming with European fire ants. All it took was one solid thump over where he knew there was a nest – an easy process since he pounded his entire front yard earlier and found five nests in a onemetre section. “The odd behaviour is the strong bite and the swarming action,” the Oak Bay man said, ants crawling across his calloused hand. “They’re nasty, biting, little invasives.” He’s been trying to get rid of them since discovering the pests living alongside the harmless black ants in his yard in the mid-1990s. “I didn’t know they were nonnative,” he said. “I knew they were annoying.” This summer, van Drimmelen learned exactly how invasive the pests are after reading media coverage of a European fire ant problem on the Lower Mainland that cited leading B.C. expert Robert Higgins. Higgins hopes to spread that knowledge given new funding from the province and the growing concern over the tiny, feisty pests. “One of the many challenges with this new invasive is that few people work with ants and are able to identify them. Right now I am the only person in the province, but a workshop is in the planning stages to train more people,” the entomologist explained. “We’re trying to provide some more information to municipalities so they can stickhandle this.” A little while later, van Drimmelen simply places his hand on the lawn, with similar swarming affect – no thump necessary. Although only four millimetres long, the ants are known to swarm and sting without provocation, putting the kibosh on bocce, relaxing on the grass and backyard parties, said van Drimmelen’s neighbour Rhea Cavelti. “Once the kids are bitten, After Bite doesn’t work. … The (welts) get massive,” Cavelti said. Higgins explained that the European fire ants became a noted pest about 15 years ago. “(The species is) forming much denser colonies in areas that it’s

moving into. And it’s becoming much more aggressive,” he said. “This ant doesn’t behave this way in Europe. It doesn’t form colonies anywhere near as densely as in North America. … They seem to understand they are dominating the area and can afford to be aggressive.” Along with Greater Victoria, the thin, red ants have been found around Chilliwack, North Vancouver and Burnaby. “It is to the best of our knowledge localized right now to perhaps half a dozen residences (in Greater Victoria),” Higgins said. “The province has approved funding to map their distribution in more detail. … By the end of summer we hope to have a better idea of where it is, at least where it’s established.” A retired biologist, van Drimmelen looks forward to Higgins’ mapping the species and discovering a safe way to combat them. Traditional antkilling methods have yet to work. “I’m hoping there’s a way to control these ants without killing the other nice ants,” van Dimmelen said. So far Higgins finds boric acid at a very specific concentration does the trick and is guiding residents accordingly. “We’re going to be setting up a process, so we can provide some information to municipalities if they become the first contact for these issues,” Higgins said. They hope to have students mapping and trapping in the neighbourhood this week. Learn more about the species, or contact Higgins through Thompson Rivers University at www.tru.ca/faculty/rhiggins.

Rising temper with temperature The European fire ant is not a morning creature. In the cold and damp it’s sluggish but as the temperature heats up, say to 20 degrees, it begins to move faster. “It only tends to sting when you get it under clothing and press against it,” said entomologist Rob Higgins. When the weather hits 25 degrees, this invasive fire ant will “sting without the necessity of clothing,” he added. “They show the worst behaviour on warm humid muggy evenings.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Up for grabs Resignation of Victoria MP Denise Savoie opens the door of speculation on who might replace her Daniel Palmer News staff

As federal political parties adjust to the surprise of Victoria MP Denise Savoie’s resignation last week, the focus is turning to potential candidates and hot-button issues for the likely fall byelection. Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin is rumoured to be considering a run at the NDP nomination, an opportunity that would see him take leave of city hall during the climax of the Johnson Street Bridge project. “He’s made it quite clear among friends that he’s got aspirations for higher office,” said Mat Wright, former communications director for 2011 Liberal candidate and former Oak Bay mayor Christopher Causton. “I think he’s going to look at this as an opportunity he can’t miss.” Fortin’s office refused comment on his potential candidacy. Former Conservative candidate Patrick Hunt said he will be making a decision next week on his candidacy. “I certainly haven’t ruled it out,” he said. “We’ll come with a game plan to win this time.” As a rule, byelections do not favour the governing party and local candidates tend to be magnified more than in a general election, said University of Victoria political scientist Norman Ruff. “All four parties have something to prove,” he said. “The NDP will want to retain (the seat) as continuing evidence of (Tom) Mulcair’s leadership appeal while the Liberals are hungry to regain the seat as a sign of some party revival.” The Conservatives are able to run a strong campaign, Ruff added, while the Greens will be hoping for some “contagion” from Elizabeth May’s success in Saanich-Gulf Islands to become the first Green MP in 2011. A byelection also provides more of an opportunity to capitalize on local issues than in a general election, said former Liberal MP

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David Anderson, who held the Victoria seat from 1993 to 2006. While major national issues like the Enbridge pipeline project, environmental assessment cuts and a reduction in fisheries officers are going to weigh on voters’ choices, local concerns like the Capital Regional District’s secondary sewage treatment project – which Anderson opposes – could prove to be paramount to electoral success, he said.

“This could be the sleeper that wins either the Liberals or the Greens the election,” Anderson said. “But it’s for the NDP to lose. They are the favourites.” May said the Greens do advocate for regional sewage treatment, but that the proposed project – of which one-third will be funded by federal dollars – is not the right fit. “The current system isn’t sustainable forever, but it’s certainly

not an urgent crisis where we jump to the wrong system,” May said. “Municipally, provincially and federally, there are a lot of us who don’t think the solution that’s being proposed right now is the right one.” The byelection provides the first democratic outlet for residents of Victoria, Oak Bay and a large portion of Saanich to voice their support or rejection of the controversial $782-million sewage treatment project, which will increase annual municipal taxes by hundreds of dollars per household. “(Prime Minister) Stephen Harper’s leadership style will inevitably be the larger backdrop (in the byelection),” Ruff said. Nathan Rotman, the NDP’s national direc-

tor, called Savoie’s resignation disappointing and said the candidate nomination process will likely open after the Labour Day weekend. “Certainly, we expect this to be a popular nomination race,” Rotman said, adding the federal government will likely call Victoria’s byelection this fall in conjunction with several others in Calgary Centre, Durham, Ont. and possibly Etobicoke, Ont. “I would speculate it will be a late October call for a late November election date,” Rotman said. The federal government has 180 days to call a byelection when a seat becomes vacant. If Victoria is not called until February, the byelection will occur in the

middle of the provincial 2013 election campaign, an undesirable scenario for both levels of government. Last Thursday, Savoie announced she would step down on Aug. 31 for unspecified health reasons. She served as Victoria MP for three terms since 2006, winning an impressive 50 per cent of the vote in the 2011 election. Savoie’s challengers in the last federal election were Conservative Patrick Hunt, Jared Giesbrecht for the Greens and Christopher Causton, Liberal candidate and former Oak Bay mayor. Causton could not be reached for comment on his interest in running for the Liberal seat this fall. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Savoie earned our respect Most Victorians put politics aside upon hearing of Victoria NDP MP Denise Savoie’s decision to step away from her position. Citing a “health warning” from her physician, Savoie said last week she could no longer “represent her constituents to the standard they have come to expect.” Reactions ranged from shock to sadness, and the consensus formed around the region was that Savoie leaves big shoes to fill. With a career in politics running from her election as a Victoria councillor in 1999 to her rise as NDP MP in 2006 – a seat she held onto during two subsequent elections – Savoie earned a reputation as a steadfast representative. Despite political barriers, Savoie helped bring millions of federal dollars to the region for the Johnson Street bridge and sewage treatment projects. She previously spearheaded many regional environmental and humanitarian projects, including the development of the Galloping Goose Trail and the regional housing trust. That type of commitment and devotion to Greater Victoria citizens will be difficult to replace. Savoie’s “city council-style” politics will be missed. Her passion for bringing local concerns to federal ears made her stand out among her cohorts in the chamber. In stepping down from her post at the end of this week, she will leave a legacy of championing crossparty co-operation and initiatives that helped lead the government toward integrating provincial and municipal policymaking. Although Savoie would not speculate on her replacement, she is looking forward to a “pretty exciting” race for her seat. Among the names of potential byelection candidates being tossed about in local pubs are Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin for the NDP, as well as 2011 federal election candidates Patrick Hunt of the Conservatives, former Oak Bay Mayor Christopher Causton for the Liberals and former Green Party candidate Jared Giesbrecht. Beyond that, anyone who wants the job will have to answer to the people of Victoria and be able to speak clearly for them in Ottawa in order to earn the respect Savoie gained during her tenure in politics.

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Studying projects to death NDP leader Adrian Dix has and more complaints to justify announced that one of his first acts refusal at the provincial level, to go as premier would be to withdraw along with court cases and directB.C. from the joint review of action protests. the Enbridge pipeline Speaking of which, proposal from Alberta to the frontal assault by Kitimat. agitators at the federal The two-year federalEnbridge hearings has led review will be mostly mostly petered out. After done by next May, but Dix 4,000-odd people were proposes to start a new signed up to speak, most provincial assessment to didn’t bother, and some examine the B.C. portion. hearings were cancelled. He doesn’t know how Apparently slacktivists much it would cost, and such as “Jonathan L. under questioning he all Seagull” and “Cave Man” but admitted the intention Tom Fletcher didn’t make it out of their is to study the pipeline to Vancouver basement B.C. Views death. suites to tell the panel oil Fresh from a summer is bad. tour of the pipeline route to reaffirm Professional environmentalists solidarity with its opponents, Dix are now wringing their hands over is hardly in a position to consider Ottawa’s decision to leave smalleranything but maximum resistance. scale reviews to the province. This As Premier Christy Clark did means, for example, that there in her showdown with Alberta won’t be a duplicate federal review over benefits, Dix hinted that of the urgently needed refit of the provincial permits for river and John Hart Dam on the Campbell wildlife crossings would be made River. as expensive as possible, if not One reader suggested that refused. environmental pioneer Roderick The same fate awaits the Kinder Haig-Brown is still spinning in his Morgan plan to twin the existing grave over the damming of this Trans-Mountain oil pipeline to legendary salmon river. Perhaps, Burnaby. Dix left the impression but that was in 1947. Does it make that he would undo the years sense today to lard pointless of work that have gone into bureaucracy onto a reconstruction bringing some rational sense to that replaces wooden pipes and environmental approvals that can provides earthquake protection, be, and have been, dragged out for without expanding river impact? years. NDP environment critic Rob The B.C. hearings would provide Fleming hammered away at the another platform for opponents, B.C. Liberals about this in the

spring, reminding them that Auditor General John Doyle had exposed a lack of resources in the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, even before Ottawa’s changes. Fleming makes it sound like a huge new burden has been dumped on B.C. False. Provincial assessment already must be done with the participation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, the provincial ministries of natural resources and energy and mines, and of course aboriginal communities. This is why it’s so long and expensive. And don’t be fooled into believing that a federal review would go out and count the tadpoles and caribou again. It’s only the desk jobs that have proliferated. There weren’t just two levels of duplicate review, but three. Earlier in their mandate, the B.C. Liberals exempted major projects such as mines and energy generation from local government control, citing the “provincial interest” similar to the federal authority over projects that cross provincial borders. I agree with the NDP that B.C. environmental assessment needs more resources, in particular to do the follow-up on approved projects, as called for by the auditor general. Forest management needs more money too. All the more reason not to waste resources on political gestures. –Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Cost out of whack Re: Henderson expansion plan revealed (News Aug. 22). I just read with interest that the new Henderson Park Recreation Centre expansion is going to cost $469,300 for some 830 square feet. That sounds way out of line for constructions costs to me. So if Oak Bay were to build a 1,600 square foot house

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it would cost over $900,000 – before land costs – dang something sounds out of whack here. Sounds like we are headed to some heavy cost over-runs now. Next we’ll hear that Oak Bay admin costs are rising as fast as the City of Victoria’s. Paul Elworhy Oak Bay

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Deer protecting young Another aggressive deer story (Agressive deer chases woman, News Aug. 24), and for the person involved it must have been quite scary. But let’s look at this logically. I do not know how big the dog is but from the photo it looks quite large. In fact, probably

bigger than the two fawns and maybe as big as the doe itself. Was the doe intent on attacking the dog and owner or was it merely concerned for the welfare of its babies and the doe herself? William Jesse Oak Bay

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Not a NIMBY issue Re: Disappointment over Oak Bay Lodge decision (letters Aug. 8). As one of the detractors, or so could be indicated, I was questioning whether the proposal would include enough garden and courtyard space and outside walking space because of the limitations of

Letters The News welcomes opinions and comments. Letters should discuss issues and stories covered in the News and be 300 words or less. The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose phone number for verification of your letter. ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Oak Bay News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, V8W 1E4 ■ Fax: 386-2624 ■ Email: editor@ oakbaynews.com

the physical space. I have heard that adequate walking and garden space is important to all patients as it is key (as I know) to some of their visitors. It isn’t a NIMBY issue to us at all. G.A. Mayhew Oak Bay

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Safety kick-start Vancouver Island Safety Council instructor Don Robertson checks the signals on Kim Hawker’s bike while the class stops at the Oak Bay Marina. Hawker has driven her motorcycle for about a week and a half during the bike traffic safety course after earning her new driver’s licence.

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Students to push province on B.C. Transit changes Daniel Palmer News staff

Greater Victoria students are throwing their support behind the region’s municipalities who want greater control over BC Transit. Both the University of Victoria and Camosun College student societies are urging transportation minister Blair Lekstrom to give the Capital Regional District control of transportation planning. “The biggest issue facing students in the transit system is students being left behind on buses both on and off campus,” said Lucia Orser, UVSS director of external relations. Lekstrom appointed a review panel in March after complaints that the provincially appointed BC Transit board was making costly changes without consulting the communities, whose fares and property taxes cover more than half the cost of transit service. He promised to respond to the recommendations of the panel during the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in September. “The CRD has the ability to raise revenues other than from property taxes and fares, which

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Students are promoting local control of transit planning. is the (revenue) system BC Transit operates on,” said Madeline Keller-MacLeod, Camosun’s student society spokeswoman. Bus pass-ups are still commonplace for more than 30,000 UVic and Camosun students that commute each day to and from campus, Keller-MacLeod said. “It’s not just during peak hours, it’s throughout the day as well,” she added. Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard has publicly stated the pooling of transportation budgets for integrated planning is the eventual goal of the CRD, a process that could take two years to complete. “If the province gives the CRD transit, that’s the first step,”

Leonard said. Orser said environmental factors also weigh heavily on the student unions’ decision to support CRD control of transit planning. “Transportation accounts for the largest share of greenhouse gases emitted in the Capital Region,” she said. “If we are serious about transitioning off fossil fuels, we need to create local, livable communities that promote active transportation options such as walking, cycling and public transit.” Keller-MacLeod said both student unions have requested a meeting with Lekstrom to express their support. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Toopy and Binoo bring theatre to tots Live action, animation and giant screens add to colourful production

lovable pair run into a blue cat blues band, a crooner fish, some adorable sheep, a pair of love struck dragons and many other crazy musical characters. “Toopy can open the door and go into any land,” said Caplette, adding that animation and giant screens are “We want to incorporated into the show. “One see grown-ups minute they are standing up and under the sea and the next they are up dancing.” in space.” - Patti Caplette The show, which combines music, theatre, dance, puppetry and innovative multimedia technology should be a hit with the tots, but is written for members of the whole family to enjoy – including parents. “I always produce our shows for people two to 92 (years old),” Caplette said. “We want to see grown-ups standing up and dancing. Come and let your hair down.” The show runs 60 minutes with an intermission. Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon is at the Royal Theatre, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $33.50 and can be bought online at rmts.bc.ca. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Toopy and Binoo are coming to town. If you are are wondering who they are, just ask a toddler. The mouse Toopy and his toy cat stuffed animal Binoo, household favourites on the small screen, are coming to life at the Royal Theatre, Sept. 16 for the show Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon. Creating a stage play from an animated television program had its challenges for Patti Caplette, the show’s writer, director and choreographer. “We want people to expect a very imaginative, goofy and fast-paced show,” Caplette said. “Of course, the show will have the look and feel of animation and we are very aware of colour and texture to make them identifiable.” Toopy and Binoo travel with their imaginations to various lands and go on many journeys together in their animated series shown on Treehouse TV. In Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow

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Shakespeare with a view Daniel Palmer News staff

For those who didn’t get their outdoor iambic fill this summer, another Shakespeare play is popping up along Dallas Road. Shakespeare by the Sea is staging A Midsummer Night’s Dream nightly at 7 p.m. until Sept. 2 at Holland Point Park, in a relaxed and intimate setting for 100 guests

each night. “There is no Bard on the Beach here yet, but we’re going to be it,” said director Robert Light, who already has plans to expand to two plays next summer. “You look out onto the Juan de Fuca and Olympic mountains; it’s the perfect backdrop,” he said. As part of the process, the organization is holding a twoweek education program for young actors, ages 8 to 12 as

well as 13 to 19, to teach the essentials of Shakespearean acting. Students will then appear onstage as fairies and elves in the Sept. 1 and 2 performances. The 20-actor playbill is made up of local professional and community actors, including UVic acting students, who have been rehearsing for the past two and a half months. Light, who has been

involved in more than 80 plays in his career, said the success of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will see it return next year, along with a tragedy like Macbeth. “This is a very educated and artistic city. We know the audience is there and they want to see our show,” he said. Call 250-213-8088 or go to vicshakesea.ca for more information. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Ronson takes on new job at art gallery Jon Tupper, Director of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria announced that Janyce Ronson is the new Director of Advancement at the gallery. Ronson has been a member of the gallery’s senior management team since 2007 as the manager Janyce Ronson of gallery services. Ronson’s new role will see her take responsibility for the Advancement Department which includes the AGGV’s annual fundraising and community outreach initiatives. “Janyce has a deep understanding of the gallery, our donors and the community,” said Tupper, “She and her team will be working to build on and achieve new heights of success for the AGGV in the years ahead.” Ronson has an extensive background in working with non-profit and government organizations in strategic planning and development in both Alberta and Ontario. Prior to joining the gallery she had a successful career in retail management in Victoria. Ronson holds an M.Sc. from the University of Guelph in resources development and planning and a bachelor of environmental science from the University of Waterloo in urban and regional Planning. She began her new role at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on Aug. 20. llavin@vicnews.com

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The Carinthia Double Sextet performs at Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St. at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30.

A taste of Austria The Carinthia Double Sextet is on a tour of North America and Victoria will be their last stop before heading back to Austria. The group has travelled the world over and were invited to China and South Africa, where they sang for Nelson Mandela. They are known for singing Austrian and international folk music as well as sacred and secular classical repertoire. The concert, sponsored by the Linden Singers of Victoria, will be at Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St. at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. Admission is by donation. Go to kaerntnerdoppelsextett.com for more information. llavin@vicnews.com

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Wearing baby blue socks, Brandon Fushimi stood out among the rest during Team Campos’ debut on the first day of Victoria Royals rookie camp last week. Fushimi, 16, is a return invite from last year’s camp. It wasn’t the socks that got him noticed, but it was easy to spot the right winger as he and centreman Tyler Soy, the Royals top draft pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft, found early chemistry. The duo showed exemplary poise and skill as the banged home three goals in the second half of their first game, each off a passing play with each other. Along with speedy defenceman Jack Walker, they led the team to first place at the Rookie Camp, winning the Marty the Marmot Cup. Tracking 148 players on eight teams may seem daunting for head coach Dave Lowry. The new boss had plenty of help in assess-

ing the promising talent of last week’s rookie camp. But there’s no denying the magnitude of the four-day tournament which, for many players and families who made the trek to Victoria, was an introduction to the Western Hockey League. For regular fans who showed up to watch, it can be little more than a messy game of awkward 15- and 16-year-old teenage boys spinning out of control in an effort trying to impress the Royals brass. Players are adjusting to growth spurts and their play can vary from spastic and awful to slick and impressive on the same shift. “And that’s just it,” said Royals general manager Cam Hope, who was previously with the New York Rangers. “At an NHL rookie camp guys come in with a lot of energy but they’re fully grown and well aware of themselves – their skills are developed.” With 15-year-olds and even 16-year-olds, he said, there is a graceful allowance of error built into each player’s assessment. It’s more about what they show in terms of skill and potential. Intangibles are noted while mistakes,

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Brandon Fushimi, No. 16, of Team Campos steps onto the ice to face and Team Grant during the second day of Victoria Royals rookie camp on Friday. for the most part, are not. But with 148 players, including two dozen or so top-end bantam draft picks swallowing up the bulk of the attention, players need to do something to stand out. And that’s why Lowry relies heavily on help from the entire front office of assistant coaches Enio Sacilotto, Ben Cooper and Geoff Grimwood, goalie coach Brady Robinson, director of player personnel Grant Armstrong, and head scout Garry Pochipinski. Throw in a dozen more community coaches brought in by Grimwood to oversee all eight teams, allowing Lowry and company to hold a birds-eye view from the press box. Not to mention the team has

a whole whack of scouts, 18 in all. They aren’t all here, but they have a vested interest, as they’re the ones responsible for inviting the players in the first place. Only 12 to 24 players actually moved from rookie camp to main camp this week, many of them draftees, only a few of which will actually play with the Royals this year. “We have a pretty good idea who will get first crack at gametime this year,” Lowry said. The most important factor for the 16-year-olds is improving their stock on the team’s depth chart. For the non-drafted 15-year-olds, it’s getting that all-important invite back for 2013.

“With rookie camp we can’t talk much with every player,” Lowry said, “but we can try to answer any questions they have.” So who organizes the camp, its 148 wide-eyed players and 300 equally wide-eyed parents? “It’s probably the busiest week of the year for hockey operations and communications guys Corey St. Laurent and Jeff Harris,” Hope said. Upwards of 100 players played in main camp beginning on Monday (Aug. 27), whittled down to two teams for Wednesday night’s National Bank Intersquad Game, 7 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. sports@vicnews.com

Royals unite Walker brothers Top U.S.A. prospect joins Royals Travis Paterson News staff

The Victoria Royals have added a second Walker to the roster. Jack Walker, 16, has joined elder brother Ben, 19, in pursuit of a career in the Western Hockey League. Though Ben was the first to join the team when he made his debut part-way through last season, it was Jack who initially caught the Royals’ attention. In January, Jack represented his country at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Austria and last month he played for Team U.S.A. at the Under-17 Five Nations tournament in the Czech Republic, where he helped his team win gold. “(The Royals) contacted me first,” Jack said on Thursday.

“My mom wasn’t all that fired up about giving a college scholarship.” – Jack Walker When you’re from Edina, Minn., the NCAA is kind of a big deal. Giving up your chance to play in Div. 1 hockey is a decision the whole community notices. “It took my brother going to the WHL to change things, and convince my family that this is the right path for me. I have an agent who had a couple of NCAA schools interested in me, and my mom wasn’t all that fired up about giving up a college scholarship.” By signing to the Royals, Jack, like Ben, has waved his NCAA eligibility, even though Jack has yet to make the team. The minor stipend of less than $100 per

week gives him professional status in the NCAA’s eyes. Right from the start, Walker is being compared to fellow 16-year-old Joe Hicketts, the Royals top draft pick from the 2011 WHL bantam draft. “Getting Jack is like having two first round draft picks from 2011,” said general manager Cam Hope. With the likes of Hicketts and sizeable defencemen Keegan Kanzig, 17, and Chaz Reddekopp, 15, the Royals are stocked with blue chip prospects on defence for the next few years, Hope said. Both Jack Walker and Hicketts are slightly on the smaller side but have explosive speed and are offensively gifted, projected as puck-moving, powerplay quarterbacks. Hicketts may hold a slight edge in making the team this year, while Jack might have to wait another year before joining Ben as a WHLer. sports@vicnews.com

Jack Walker skates during rookie camp Friday. Don Denton/ News staff

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Chargers promote coach Scot Cuachon has been named to the vacant basement of the menâ€™s PacWest (B.C.) conferCamosun Chargers menâ€™s basketence to a bronze medal at ball head coaching position. the 2012 provincial chamCuachon started with the Charpionships. gers two years ago as assistant â€œIâ€™m excited about taking coach to Craig Price. Earlier this over a program on the rise summer Price took a job coach... itâ€™s a very big opportuing and teaching at Medicine Hat nity for me,â€? he said. College in Alberta. Cuachon studied high â€œPrice left the program in fanperformance development tastic shape and because of that, at the University of Westthe transition will be a much ern Ontario and has 10 smoother one,â€? stated Cuachon years of coaching experiin a release. â€œWe have a great ence, including time with group of returning athletes, some B.C.â€™s U15 and U14 BC who have had opportunities elseyouth teams. where including the CIS to play.â€? Chargers basketball seaCamosun Chargers son starts in October. Cuachon was part of the programâ€™s resurgence from the Scot Cuachon sports@vicnews.com

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Still kickinâ€™ Kickboxer Stan Peterec connects with a left kick against Tracy Huber at Summer Slugfest in the curling rink of the Archie Browning Sports Centre on Saturday night. He might look like a 53-year-old but Peterec fought like a 33-year-old as he defeated 35-year-old Huber. Itâ€™s Peterecâ€™s fifth decade of fighting, joining a rare club in the history of prize fighting. Local fighters Ben Lee and Lindsay Ball won their fights while Alex Tribe fought to a draw and Hal Kreisel suffered a loss.

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Canada sweep rugby sevens tourney Canadaâ€™s menâ€™s and womenâ€™s teams both qualified for the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in Moscow by winning their respective divisions at the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Sevens (NACRA 7s) tournament in Ottawa on Friday and Saturday. The Langford-based womenâ€™s team outscored their NACRA 7s opponents by a combined total of 284-0 to grab the only qualifying spot for Moscow, The story was similar for the men, except with U.S.A. there, it meant a stiffer competition for the final. The men carried a heavy contingent of Victoria players, with three graduates of Oak Bay High, captain Phil Mack, Connor Braid and Sean White, as well as UVic Vikes sevens star Sean Duke, James Bayâ€™s John Moonlight and, a

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trio of longtime Castaway Wanderers nationals, Chauncey Oâ€™Toole, Ciaran Hearn and Nanyak Dala. On Day 1, Canada blasted Bermuda, the Bahamas and Mexico. On Day 2 Canada defeated Barabados 45-7 in the quarterfinal and Jamaica 31-0 in the semifinal. It set up Canada versus U.S.A. in the final. U.S.A. scored first but Canada responded with three tries in the first half and won 26-19. John Moonlight (James Bay) ran in two tries in the final, including one off an interception at the end of the first half. Conor Trainor and Sean Duke (UVic Vikes) also scored one try each. Dukeâ€™s was the game winner, breaking a 19-19 tie late in the match. The CDI Premier rugby season starts Sept. 15. sports@vicnews.com

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LAWNMOWER, Electric Compact Mulcher, used once. $75. (250)727-7741. TWIN EXTRA long Springwall chiropractic mattress. Pillow top. $40. (250)598-2472.

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

PETS

UBC BOOK of Medicine, 100 photos of 1985 graduation class. $75. (778)440-5771.

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

PETS FREE KITTENS to good home. Call (250)818-8813.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Osteoporosis~MS~Fibromya lgia? Increase Performance? Commercial Vibration machine. Clinically proven. (250)287-2009. POCKET COIL MATTRESS Sets w/10 yr FULL (Non prorated) Warrantee $399., Q/Size $499., K/Size $699.; Q/Size Leather-Look Beds $299., Cherry Bunk-Beds w/Mattresses $489.; 3Pc or 5Pc Wood Dinettes $159.; Rockers, Recliners, Loveseats 1/2 PRICE! Carpenter, Mechanicâ€™s, Handyman Tools & Hdwe to 50% OFF & No HST! All On Sale, Must Go! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C

FREE: EXTRA large pet cage, call (250)721-0308. FREE. Two 6â€™4â€? x 3â€™10â€? glass panels. (778)265-1615.

FRIENDLY FRANK 16 GLASS and canning jars, all different sizes, $4 for all. Call (250)656-1640. 1940ish NECKTIES 30 for $30. Box of material $10. (778)265-1615. 3.2 CU ft Danby Fridge, $90 obo. Call (250)920-7472. GREEN VELVET love seat, good condition, $45. Call (250)595-3562.

FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660 www.allcalm.com

STEEL BUILDINGHuge Clearance Sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

SOUTH OAK BAY- 650 Victoria Ave. Solid 1939 2 bdrm, 1 bath, sunroom+ patio. 947 sq.ft.+ full 6â€™ bsmnt. Sep. wired garage, 49â€™ x 110â€™ lot. New roof. Natural gas. $550,000. ďŹ rm. 1(250)653-9799.

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HOMES FOR RENT COLWOOD: 3 or 4 bdrm + hot tub avail Sept. 1. Great family home located on quiet a cul de sac in the desirable Wishart area. $1900/mo inclds water, garbage pickup. You are responsible for 2/3 hydro (you have your own heat thermostat). Private laundry, D/W. Will consider pet (not a fenced yard). Pet deposit reqâ€™d, refâ€™s, Absolutely NO smoking. Call 250-478-4606. LANGFORD, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, $1500 mo + utils, N/S, pets neg, large sundeck, W/D hookups. (250)478-6272.

HOMES WANTED

LANGFORD, FURNISHED large rm, tv, internet, utils incl, $550. Sept. 15. 250-883-0157

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ€™t sell? Canâ€™t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $900 mo all utilâ€™s incl. Avail Sept. 1st. NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

Call: 1-250-616-9053

SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-217-4060.

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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 $11,500. (250) 748-3539

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca

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858-5865

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

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MT. DOUGLAS Court- 1550 Arrow Rd, Bachelor Suite, $450. Lower income seniors 55+ only. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water inclâ€™d. Avail immed & Sept. 1st. Call 250-721-1818.

REAL ESTATE

PERSIAN RUG 18â€™x12â€™ Medallion pattern. Like new. $12,000 obo. 250-287-2009

For scrap vehicle

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

$50-$1000 CASH

LANGFORD TOP FLR 2 BR DEN 2 BA LUX CONDO w POOL, nr RRU; vaulted ceilings, gas ďŹ replace, u/g pking. Sept. No smokers/pets. 1 yr lease. $1550. 778-433-2239

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FLOORING

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

CASH PAID

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $13,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427 Call us ďŹ rst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Donâ€™t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

CARS

2009 ACADIA SLT, AWD, seats 7, loaded. 60,500km. $30,000. 250-923-7203

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1977 CADILAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. Please call (250)477-7076.

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CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ďŹ‚oor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

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250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home renoâ€™s, garden clean-ups. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiďŹ ed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com

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

CLEANING SERVICES

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

CertiďŹ ed General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX 250-477-4601 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

U.S. delinquent tax ďŹ lings & U.S. personal tax returns. Accounting and Cdn tax preparation. www.victax.ca (250) 590-7030

GREAT RATES! Guar. cleaning since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incldâ€™d. (250)385-5869

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofďŹ ces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

CONCRETE & PLACING CARPENTRY GEOFâ€™S RENOâ€™S & Repairs. Decks, stairs, railings, gates & small additions. 250-818-7977. STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. â€œGemini Bathsâ€? Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

AARONâ€™S RENOâ€™S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 QUALITY Electric. New homes, renos. No job too sm. Seniors disc. #22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

HANDYPERSONS ALâ€™S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING

SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Small hauls. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677

HAULING AND SALVAGE

1st & last call- Auricle homes-commercial & strataâ€™s Call 250-882-3129.

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK No lawn canâ€™t be ďŹ xed. Fall pruning, blackberry, ivy & weed removal, 24yrs. WCB.

KENDRAâ€™S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

YARD ART. Yard Maintenance, Tree & Hedge Pruning, Lawn Care. Call 250-888-3224

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk wonâ€™t ďŹ t in your trunk, youâ€™re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

âœBUBBAâ€™S HAULINGâœ 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. PARRYâ€™S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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PLUMBING

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STUCCO/SIDING

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior and student discount. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

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.

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooﬁng. Bob, 250-642-5178.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PAINTING

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

DEMOSS Dr. $499 per/roof. 2 years warranty. We also install new roofs? Call 250-589-4998

RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MOVING & STORAGE

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

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

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PLASTERING

STEREO/TV/DVD

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

WANTED: FLAT screen TV (inexpensive) for a single parent. Please call 250-514-6688

NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-812-3213, 250-590-2929.

Sudoku

Full of ruts Attach firmly Br. island commonwealth Dutch painter Gerard ___ Mandela’s party Fr. pictorial tapestries Spouse of the Red Queen Excessive fluid retension Anklebones Swiss river Conglutinate Sarah Palin’s son Secure with a rope A large and imposing house Give birth (sheep) Take a picture

DOWN 1. Excavated a hole 2. Protects the chest 3. Schenectady, NY hospital

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DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

Crossword ACROSS 1. Property title 5. Biblical name for Syria 9. Curved cavalry sword 14. Grapefruit tangerine hybrid 15. Renown 16. Capital of Guam 17. Colorado River tributary 18. Collegiate club for males (abbr.) 19. Predominated 20. All by oneself 23. Indian frocks 24. Hawaiian garland 25. Shock treatment 26. Obama’s previous job 31. Breed of hound 35. White sheep from Spain 36. Phil ____, CIA traitor 37. Razorbill genus

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WINDOW CLEANING

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

Today’s Solution

4. Goddess of the hunt 33. Adam and Eve’s third son 5. Cause bodily suffering to 34. Stalk of a moss capsule 6. Most raw 39. Give off 7. Wet nurse 40. Euphemism for damn 8. Nickel, silver & gold 41. Not native 9. Pilchard 42. Saintly light 10. Chills and fever 44. Beam Me Up, __! 11. Without a natural covering 45. Dinner plate flower 12. Point midway between NE and E 48. Saudi natives 13. Radioactivity unit 49. Coloration for wood 21. Mastery (Scottish) 50. 19th C. Br. tragic actor 22. Margosa tree Edmund 27. Macaw genus 51. Mischievous children 28. Departure from the vertical 52. A paying (taxi) passenger 29. At some prior time 53. Soluble ribonucleic acid 30. Equus caballus color 54. Electronic countermeasures 31. Fish hook projection 55. Arrived extinct 32. Largest toad species 58. Electronic data processing

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Lean Ground Beef

Cooked Shrimp Meat

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Chicken Thighs

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T-Bone or Porterhouse Canadian Beef Grade AA or Higher Family Pack 15.41 Kg

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Canadian Premium Grain Fed 11.00 Kg

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Or Irish Spring. 443 to 532 mL. LIMIT FOUR - Combined varieties.

Select varieties. 312 to 680 kg. LIMIT FOUR Combined varieties.

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Kellogg’s Cereal

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Great Deal!

Deli Counter Honey Ham

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Bakery Counter Blueberry Muffins In-store made. Package of 9.

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From the Bakery!

White, 60% or 100% Whole Wheat. 570 g.

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Product of Canada. Canada No. 1 Grade. 312 g. LIMIT THREE.

OvenJoy Bread

4 for $5

Purewal Blueberries

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5.51/kg

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