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Oak Bay Police all a-Twitter Force uses social media tool to connect with community Tim Collins News staff

Sgt. Ian Craib worked the night shift in Oak Bay during the long weekend. Of course, if you follow the Oak Bay Police Twitter account, you already know that. Since April of this year, Craib and Police Chief Mark Fisher have been tweeting about the work of the Oak Bay Police Department. Most often, the tweets are designed to create awareness of police and community issues. “It’s a great way to engage individuals within the community that we might never otherwise have contact with,” said Fisher. Sgt. Ian Craib “We use it for news releases, information regarding current events, and other issues affecting the department. We also use it to open a dialogue with people regarding our work and their concerns in the community.” Sometimes the tweets are coming from Craib as he’s on the job. “This past weekend, while Sgt. Craib was on duty, he managed to send out a few tweets regarding what was going on and what he was dealing with. It was a great way to let people know the kind of challenges we’re facing out there and how we’re managing them,” said Fisher. “It also gives us the chance to alert the public about things that they should be looking out for.” “Obviously we’re doing the job first,” he added. “But if we have the chance to send a few tweets, it helps people understand what we’re facing out there.” Police use of social media isn’t a new concept. Mike Russell, the Media Relations and Social Media Officer for the Victoria Police Department says that his department has been using social media for the past three years. “We have 6,300 followers on Twitter and over 2,000 ‘likes’ on Facebook,” he said. PLEASE SEE: Awareness is key, Page A12

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Hand analysis attracts mainstream crowd

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Phyllis Campanello provides hand analysis for a client at Monterey rec centre in Oak Bay.

un streams through skylights warming an open hand as sticky black ink rolls across the palm. Phyllis Campanello controls the application, smoothing black over each finger and the thumb before carefully pressing the hand onto plain white paper then pulling it away. The whorls and loops of each fingertip appear clearly on the page. Campanello starts on the left hand as the scent of fresh coffee fills the room and a Christine group of ladies van Reeuwyk gather around a nearby table. Reporting In the hub of activity at Monterey Recreation Centre, Campanello has a small seating area tucked into the corner near the Fern Café. This is where the Oak Bay woman practices her “system based on science” of modified palmistry. The handprints are just the first step; it’s a document like a medical file, she says. “Then they have a record of where they were at that moment in time,” she explains. Campanello offered her first mainstream hand analysis presentation here last month. The response stunned her, and Monterey coordinator Lesley Cobus. “I shouldn’t be (surprised). … Like anything, the person sells their business and Phyllis is extraordinary. She’s compelling,” Cobus says. “She is just a real person who’s got these skills. She builds trust and rapport with people and so I think they feel safe with her, because she’s not flaky.” Hand analysis wasn’t even on the periphery of Cobus’ mind for the program rotation at Monterey but she was quickly sold on the idea. “I think everyone’s curious,” Cobus adds. “She’s a professional and people trust her. I like that in any instructor.” After the printing, Campanello seats the client, offers a drink of water, then delves into the hands, touching, pointing, even drawing on areas she wants to bring attention to. She maps out

her points on a paper, assigning spiritual homework. Her enthusiasm highlights her enjoyment of the job – and she wants to share. “I wanted something that was in my community,” Campanello explains. “The presentation was to test the water and it drew people from 20- to 80-year-olds and even men.” Despite the first Oak Bay street market and warm sunshine drawing people outdoors, Campanello’s presentation attracted more than 50 people, almost twice the number expected. “I had no idea what kind of response we would have because it’s such a conservative community (in Oak Bay),” says Campanello, who retired here six years ago from San Francisco. “Victoria is very progressive, which is why my husband and I chose to move here.” Cobus attributes the crowd to open minds, despite Oak Bay’s reputation as a conservative area. “Vancouver Island in general is home to a lot of artistic, creative people, and people with that inclination, their mind is open,” Cobus says. “She sparks that curiosity in people and they want to come and learn more. Maybe there’s insight to be gained from exploring this kind of thing.” Hand analysis and seminars are being planned for the fall schedule at Monterey. Call 250-370-7300 for more information on programs at the Oak Bay centre. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

Did you know? ■ Phyllis Campanello is certified by the American Federation of Astrologers. She completed three years of formal study at the International Institute of Hand Analysis in Sausalito, California and was awarded certification, she is a member of the American Society of Dowsers, and is a new member of the Canadian Society of Questers. She founded a holistic dental health and metaphysical practice in California where she was business manager, dental hygienist, teacher, trainer and metaphysical counsellor. She and her husband Duane Underwood came to Victoria six years ago.

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Council asked municipal staff to canvass the public in search of ideas for the space, to learn what it hopes to see there. “My one area I’m leaning away from is to use it as a parking lot. I think that is probably not the highest and best use for the property,” Jensen said. “I think the general sense is that the core of the village has enough parking. That we can put a better use to this lot.” Where Herbert and Jensen agree is that the house on the lot is in poor condition, and would require a significant investment to renovate. “My one area Staff have already I’m leaning away seen some input from from is to use it as a the public and expect to have a report back parking lot.” to council this fall. - Nils Jensen “I’m sure there’s lots of people out there who have given thought to this,” Jensen said. Submit input via email to obcouncil@oakbay.ca, or by dropping off a letter at the municipal hall, 2167 Oak Bay Ave. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Heading back to class can be stressful, but the University of Victoria’s Students’ Society has a week of events planned to welcome students back to school. The “Campus Kickoff” week features a series of party and fundraising events, and notably, a worldrecord capture the flag game this Saturday in partnership with the Victoria Sport and Social Club. “We were trying to find something that’s open to everyone on campus and a fun, silly way of starting the year off with a higher energy campus-wide event,” says Lewis

Rhodes, director of events with the UVSS. To get into the Guinness World Records, the UVSS needs at least 250 participants for the game. As of last week, there were 500 students registered, however, Rhodes expects about 1,000 players to come out. The last campus-wide event the UVSS held was a lip dub to Michael Buble’s Haven’t Met You Yet in 2010. That event saw more than 1,000 students. “It’s all about creating community on campus… in a fun, positive way,” Rhodes says. People wanting to participate in the world record attempt can regis-

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Picket line hits UVic Job action will escalate unless bargaining begins Kyle Slavin News staff

Picketing employees greeted thousands of students returning to classes at the University of Victoria this week. But the two unions currently undertaking job action say students won’t be impacted by the strike until Sept. 17 at the earliest. “What would (the strike) look like from the week of the 17th on if the employer is not back at the bargaining table? The unions will have to start impacting buildings and services that would have an impact on students,” said Doug Sprenger, president of CUPE 951. “We really hope to avoid this, and we call on the employer to come back to the bargaining table.” Wednesday (Sept. 5) was the first day CUPE 917 and 951 took job action. The two unions represent some 1,500 non-teaching jobs such as food service staff, childcare workers and library staff, and have both been without contracts since March 31, 2010. Members of CUPE 917 started picketing outside the Saunders building on campus at 9 a.m. Wednesday. CUPE 951 members didn’t picket, but that union instituted an overtime ban and workto-rule. Sprenger said there are no plans for a full strike during September, but noted that the unions won’t share information about

when and where job action will take place. “We have to keep the employer guessing as to where and when the picket line will go up,” he said. At issue for the unions is job security and inflation protection, Sprenger said. “We’re very disappointed that after two years of collective bargaining not one issue of substance has been signed off. We feel that with the impending budget cuts, we have no other alternative than to take strike action to achieve our goal of a fair and reasonable settlement,” he said. The university, in a press release on Tuesday, expressed “disappointment” that the unions were poised to take job action. “While the two locals have spent the summer putting themselves in a legal position to take job action, they have yet to respond with a counter offer to the university’s settlement offer made nearly two and a half months ago,” UVic said. “We are prepared to sit down at any time because that’s where an agreement is going to be reached,” said Bruce Kilpatrick, UVic’s director of communications. “We’ve been planning for the possibility of job action for several months now. … I would never say that we have prepared for all eventualities, we’ve done good preparation and good planning, and depending on what job action is taken, we’re in a good position to respond.” In late August, the unions and UVic went before the Labour Relations Board to negotiate

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Inclusive johns push boundaries That the University of Victoria Students’ Society transformed two washrooms into gender inclusive facilities in the Student Union Building, may seem an odd step, but it is a welcome one. The goal of the two gender inclusive washrooms – one with a bunch of stalls, the other with stalls and urinals – is to create a safe space for people of all sexual orientations and genders, including the transgendered. People shouldn’t fear entering a public washroom out of fear of not looking “male” or “female” enough, and possibly being ridiculed. This kind of idealistic inclusiveness is perfect for locales such as the UVic student union building, a place that should push the boundaries of society, culture and gender norms. But a gender neutral washroom that is a multistall facility is less likely to have success outside the campus, or even the SUB. It will likely be hard for some men and women to overcome discomfort of the other gender wandering into what has been a singlesex bastion for generations. At the risk of generalizing, many women complain of how men are messy and have poor aim when it comes to the toilet. And for now, the gender neutral washroom is more a statement than a practical solution to people uncomfortable in traditional singlesex washrooms. If a student is in the medical sciences building or the MacLaurin music wing, it’s unlikely he or she would hoof it across campus to make use of the new facility. When UVic moves past its labour issues, it may want to explore the notion of more gender neutral spaces on campus. Universities are places where boundaries are tested; places where the envelope is pushed – and not just by the student union. Student society rep Emily Rogers said she hopes the gender inclusive washroom will, “be a symptom of a larger social change and conception of how people view gender.” If that’s the goal, then kudos to the UVSS. But real change will only be made by widespread support of the initiative by students and faculty.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay 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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sometimes envy entertainment what was presumably going to be writers. the sitcom of the decade. Alas, my There seems to be an abnormal hopes were dashed when I learned harvest of comedic fodder in the it was a chance encounter. world of tabloids and celebrity The night before, I witnessed the gossip right now. online world trying to Last week, for example, come to grips with the while I was chasing down celebrity engagement potential candidates for announcement of the upcoming federal Nickelback’s Chad byelection in Victoria, Kroeger and teen-pop photos appeared online sensation Avril Lavigne, of a nude Prince Harry in perhaps the most bizarre a Las Vegas hotel room. — yet firmly appropriate As I researched — pairing since one of previous election results, the Olsen twins was Twitter kept me abreast seen hand-in-hand with of the latest twists and the brother of French Daniel Palmer ex-President Nicolas curiosities surrounding the story. Sarkosy. Offbeat and Who was able to Did Kroeger and offside smuggle a cameraLavigne find solace in equipped mobile phone their mutual small-town past normally paranoid security, Canadian roots and subsequent take multiple compromising shots fame? of a glaze-eyed Harry cueing up an Were they introduced by their eight ball, and then fire them off to hairstylists? the inbox of an ecstatic TMZ editor? Or was it the natural chemical It all led to a jolly good laugh bonding of two people unable at the Prince’s expense. Even the to fully embrace the fashion traditionally Basij-like Buckingham constraints of a post-Y2K world? Palace spin doctors admitted the Surely, the happy couple has royal bachelor is free to act as he some sense of the irony of their pleases behind closed doors. pairing, sitting in the upper echelon The same day, a grainy picture of embarrassing cultural exports surfaced of a confused-looking alongside Celine Dion and Ben comedian, Dave Chappelle, with Mulroney. gaffe-prone Toronto Mayor Rob As I said, it was a busy day in the Ford. world of gossip. It seemed part of an alternate I did my best to ignore the fluff universe where my ideal comedic and dig my heels into real news, but duo had come together to produce it kept pulling me back in like a half-

eaten piece of banoffee pie. I even began pondering the salaries of celebrity gossip copyeditors, researchers, interns. Was I squandering my talent in the cubicle of a community newsroom while these people clinked glasses with the wealthy and beautiful elite? Was I the sucker, patiently putting in my time with the hope of eventually chipping away at the corporate ladder? Then I read a gossip magazine. I had to. It was a boring ferry ride and I had long since exhausted my archived episodes of Mad Men. What I found in this unnamed publication wasn’t actually writing at all. It was a collection of publicists’ press releases, massaged into 1,000 words a piece and laced with perfectly formed quotes to give the appearance of one-on-one interviews. When I arrived at the cover story, Chavril’s airbrushed photos conveyed all the authenticity of a billboard advertisement for chewing gum. It was at that moment I returned to reality. I sunk back in my chair, aware I’d exceeded my voyeuristic quota for the foreseeable future. The envy still lingers, but I’ve had my brief indulgence. I think I’ll go back to real news for now. Daniel Palmer is a reporter with the Victoria News. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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LETTERS ICBC situation boggles reader’s mind Wow, the CEO of the Insurance Corporation of B.C. has 23 vice-presidents to help him manage his 5,000 employee empire. Even U.S. President Barack Obama runs a country of approximately 312 million people with only one vicepresident. After the audit of ICBC and its scathing review, the CEO of ICBC tendered his resignation and indicated he would leave by November of this year. He is, however, willing to remain on as a consultant and collect his full salary and bonuses of approximately $485,500 until June 2013. Considering the mess ICBC seems to be in, why do we need any more of his consulting assistance? It is also very difficult to comprehend that it is going to take up to two years to eliminate 200 positions from this B.C. corporation seemingly bloated with upper management. Martin Battle Victoria

Rationale still unclear for liquor privatization Re: B.C. liquor laws finally effective (B.C. Views, Aug. 15) One thing that Tom Fletcher and other media have failed to do is fully inform the public about the financial case for privatizing the warehousing and distribution branch of the Liquor Control Branch. Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman and the B.C. Liberals have certainly not been called to proper account on this issue. Forget about the union angle; this ‘monopoly’ provides B.C.’s coffers with a hefty income. Why do the Liberals, our ‘free enterprise’ party, want to sell off this asset? Even B.C.’s craft beer industry folks have questioned this proposal and they are the small business people who help create employment. Who will benefit from such a sale? Friends and insiders? I look forward to an in-depth

article on this issue, soon, in one of Mr. Fletcher’s columns. Pat McGuire Victoria

Torture cartoon is no laughing matter I write this in regards to a cartoon on your editorial page regarding torture: I have yet to decide what is more disturbing the fact that our government, under the leadership of a Christian family man, thinks that torture is OK, or that this subject is somehow humorous. Is this the kind of country we want to live in and be proud of? Is this the kind of country where new immigrants, some escaping this type of treatment in their home country, will want to immigrate? It’s truly time to give ourselves a collective shake, and think about just where this path leads. Bob Mabee Saanich

Cyclist licensing would enhance safety Re: Is it time to licence cyclists? (Letters, Aug. 29) When I moved to Victoria from Hamilton in 1983, I was very surprised that I did not have to purchase a licence for my bike. As a child in Hamilton, I had to purchase my own licence, which at the time was only 50 cents for a child under the age of 12. After the age of 12, the cost increased. Likewise for those over the age of 16. As a former journalist, I wanted to do some research on this and called the Hamilton Police Department. The officer said that they no longer licence bicycles, but thought that it would be a good idea to reinstate them. On Aug. 28, I was driving west on Walnut Street in Victoria when all of a sudden, a girl of about 14 or 15 came barrelling through from Oregon Avenue right in front of me. She didn’t look either way, nor was she wearing a helmet. She had an earplug in her ear, (probably listening to music, which should be

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another no-no for bicycle riders), so probably didn’t even hear my car at the intersection. I slammed on my brakes, missing her by only a few inches, yet she didn’t turn around or even act like she heard me and carried on towards Bay Street. If that girl had a licence on the back of her bike, I would have been able to get her number and would have gladly reported her to the police. Imagine the parents realizing that their lovely daughter was inches away from perhaps a permanent injury, or even death. That girl will probably never know that she was almost hit. It’s a good thing that I am familiar with that corner and am always careful and looking all around. There is also a playground on that corner and one never knows when a small child is going to run out to chase a ball. Please licence all bicycles. That way we can report folks with no helmets, close calls and traffic violators. Audrey Scammell Victoria

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Saanich police quartermaster Kevin Nunn hauled weights up Mount Doug to train to pull a Mini Cooper around UVic’s Ring Road for 21 kilometres, to raise money for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. The car pull happens Sunday. short-shorts and shoes. Nunn has pulled a Mini around Ring Road twice for training, once to establish the optimal harness position on his body, and once two weeks ago, as a true trial run. That lap took 37 minutes and he expects the 12

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Join an inclusive chorus SingYourJoy, a young adult chorus based in the Oak Bay United Church welcomes new singers this season. SingYourJoy is a non-auditioned chorus for ages 16 to 29 from all walks of life. The door is open for new singers and there is no fee. First rehearsal of the season is Monday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St.

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B.C Premier Christy Clark unveiled her new 17-member cabinet to the public Wednesday. It’s the team she hopes will carry her to victory in the next provincial election. The notice comes in the wake of a series of announcements by sitting members that they will not be running in the next election. Kevin Falcon, George Abbott, Blair Lekstrom and Mary McNeil all announced their intention to step

aside when an election is called. Clark earlier received some good news with Rich Coleman’s announcement on Tuesday that the veteran MLA for Fort Langely-Aldergrove intends to stay with the Liberal party and will run again. Rumours were circulating that Coleman might either leave the Liberals or drop out of politics entirely. Coleman will take on the responsibility of Deputy Premier while continuing as energy and mines minister. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong, who moves from Community, Sport and

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Victoria welcomes classic art at street level First chalk art festival touches ground Edward Hill News staff

It’s a medium that is fleeting but delivers high art at street level. Chalk art lives at the mercy of the wind and rain and shoes. Most people who have strolled the old section of Government Street have seen this art from the talented hand of Ian Morris, who most often sketches recreations of the Renaissance masters – haunting images of Raphael, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Where the work of Morris occupies small sidewalk spaces, the first Victoria International Chalk Art Festival will bring a full-blown exposition to Government Street next weekend. Five artists, including Morris, will have two days to create 8 x 10 foot masterpieces on Government, which will be closed between Fort and Yates streets. Tracy Lee Stum, the premier 3D chalk artist in the world, will start Sept. 12 in the lower level of the Bay Centre on a 20 x 20 foot creation. For Morris, this is the first time in his nine years as a chalk art-

ist that he’ll meet his peers from around North America. “From the start I hoped something like this would happen eventually. I’m proud to bring this art form to Victoria and proud it’s got to this level,” Morris said. “I’m eager to meet others of my tribe.” The 44-year-old artist admits he started street art as a means to pay the bills. Now he’s embraced the centuries-old tradition of the Madonnari – Italian folk artists focused on drawing images of the biblical Madonna on sidewalks. Morris focuses on Renaissance reproductions, but is also developing “3D” art – images that appear eerily three dimensional when viewed at a specific angle through a camera lens. “I enjoy the classical reproductions a lot. There’s power in them – grace, beauty, history,” Morris says. “But I got tired of people asking me about 3D (chalk art), so I decided to up my game. They’re a lot of fun, but it’s like learning to draw all over.” Morris sees his art as part of a larger tapestry of encouraging a vibrant downtown core and cre-

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Government Street chalk art fixture Ian Morris helped inspire Victoria’s first chalk art festival, starting next week.

ating compelling public spaces grounded in art and culture. “My real imperative is community. (My art) is a tool to make this a community where people want to be,” Morris says. “There’s more to city life than shopping and working – or there ought to be.” This philosophy meshes with the goals of John Vickers, creator of the chalk art festival, and the international busker festival, which completed its second season this summer. “This is part of a bigger picture. Years back I was looking to create three international festivals for the downtown,” says Vickers, noting that he’s looking at a kite festival for the third festival event. “I’m a passionate supporter of downtown. This is about creating free entry, family-friendly festivals in the downtown.” Vickers, known for his pumpkin art, had the inspiration for a chalk art festival after seeing Morris’ work, and then travelling to Sarasota, Fla., to see North America’s largest chalk art festival, organized by Denise Kowal. It’s Kowal’s connections that allowed Vickers to draw top talent to an untested, first-time festival in Victoria.

“It’s an opportunity to get a considerable number of people down there. An overwhelming number of merchants support this. It’s a boon to business,” Vickers said. “We’ve got to promote the downtown and give it more of a sense of community. We have to keep the downtown relevant.” “(Vickers) is on the same page as me. To make the downtown a human community you need life, and bringing festivals is a way to do that,” Morris agreed. Over the years, Morris has become an expert on creating art on sidewalks – he says the brick on Government street sidewalks is ideal for for chalk art. The pebbled road surface might be tougher. “The road is different. It’s like silk to sandpaper,” he says, shrugging. “You just do what you can.” Tracy Lee Stum will begin her chalk art drawing at the Bay Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The other artists will create their pieces on Government Street on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 15 and 16). The event is rain or shine (artists will have tents in the event of rain). Go to victoriachalkfestival.com for more information. editor@saanichnews.com

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Region wants help fighting knotweed plant infestation Kyle Wells News staff

It’s a quiet invasion but the Capital Regional District wants homeowners to be diligent in identifying and properly disposing of the invasive species knotweed. The bamboo-like plant – in particular the Japanese, bohemian and giant varieties – is causing problems for waterways and other species of plants. The plant, originally from Asia, is edible and has some medicinal properties. But it is listed by many countries as one of the worst invasive species. In B.C., knotweed is considered a priority for eradication. “It’s a real vigorous one,” said Colwood parks manager Gordon Beauvillier, who is a member of the Captial Region Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP). Last year, CRD parks workers tackled a patch on the Galloping Goose trail that had spread to a six- to nine-metre square patch. The biggest problems, said Beauvillier, are when residents grow the invasive species as an ornamental plant or simply don’t remove it properly. “The stock and everything is very bamboo looking, it comes

Knotweed stems out with a nice, white flower,” Beauvillier said. The plant has hollow stems that can grow three to five metres tall. The leaves are heartshaped and come to a pointed tip. In late summer, the plant flowers with small white clusters. Despite its good looks, however, knotweed can cause serious problems. “It absolutely takes over waterway ecosystems,” Beauvillier said. “It will destroy waterways, which will destroy the wildlife and the fish habitat. It’ll clog waterways. … It’s a vigorous grower and it’s extremely hard to get rid of.” Disposal is at the heart of the problem. Knotweed is a tough plant. Beauvillier said there have been cases of the plants growing in landfills and it has also been known to grow through asphalt and concrete foundations.

For now, knotweed has mainly been kept to patches on private properties. Some property owners are tackling the plant on their own, but Beauvillier said the Coastal Invasive Plant Committee, in partnership with CRISP, can help with infestations. Knotweed needs to be disposed of properly or else it will grow back

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Victoria a contender to land Ironman Canada Victoria ideal to host race with 3.8-km swim,180-km bike, and 42-km run Travis Paterson News staff

Elk Lake is a leading candidate to be the new home of Ironman Canada. The only problem is, Greater Victoria needs someone to rally the community in a hurry if it’s going to happen. The World Triathlon Corporation, which owns the Ironman brand, has openly expressed interest in relocating to southern Vancouver Island after its recent divorce from a 30-year marriage with Penticton. “The beautiful thing about Victoria, there is a communication pipeline, as an existing race (Subaru Western Triathlon Series) has done half the work, if not more than half the work,” Steve Meckfessel, managing director of global race operations for the WTC, said from Tampa. Fla. There are millions of reasons Victoria should want the race, as wherever it lands, it brings millions of dollars of economic impact. But there are plenty of challenges to be met and questions to be answered if Victoria is to be considered as the new permanent home, beginning in August 2013. The WTC has posted a Sept. 24 deadline for proposals, and is hoping to announce its selection by Oct. 10. “It all has to happen quickly, we were only approached by Ironman last week,” said Hugh MacDonald of SportHost Victoria. MacDonald has a rich history of bringing major events to Victoria including the Americas Rugby Championship next month and the 2013 Ford World Men’s Curling Cham-

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Jasper Blake of Victoria wins the 2008 half Ironman triathlon at Elk Lake. Blake has since retired. During his competitive career he used Elk Lake as a training race for Ironman Canada. Adding Ironman Canada to the summer schedule would only benefit, not hurt the annual June race, said local race organizer Lance Watson. pionship in April. But even he will need an energetic response from the community to make this happen. “The early deadline will be hard to meet, as it’s now (SportHost’s) job to check with the triathlon community to see if there’s enough will,” MacDonald said. “Before SportHost can endorse this as a good idea, we need to do the due diligence to see what’s required.” One expert says the impact on the local economy could reach $100 million within 10

Think outside the diamond Victoria Baseball Club names head coach and co-coach Travis Paterson News staff

The Victoria Baseball Club has named its head coach, and it’s a “them” not a “him.” Dennis Rogers and Bob Miller will share the duties as the head and co-head coaches, respectively, for the soon-to-benamed West Coast League baseball franchise. Boston-raised Rogers has managed minor league teams in the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland Athletics associations, including Oakland’s single-A affiliate Vancouver Canadians in 2003 and 2004. He’s currently head of the Riverside Community College baseball team in California, which he helped build from the ground up. Miller is a well seasoned college coach and has coached Cuesta College in California the past nine seasons. “I wanted to have someone to bounce ideas off of and Miller can handle it all – pitchers, infielders and outfielders,” Rogers said. “And I want to think outside of the box, if and when we can.”

years. But there are also questions around why the event was no longer welcome in Penticton, which opted for the Germanbased Challenge Family for 2013. The latter organization is a rival to the WTC, and will offer a triathlon called Challenge Penticton that uses the same distances. “The race developed over many years, and was great for Penticton, but it must mean something’s not right,” MacDonald said. Reports out of Penticton mention little

of the monetary controversy, however, and more to do with a convoluted fallout between Penticton, previous Ironman Canada organizer Graham Fraser and WTC, which bought up the world’s Ironman licences. Assuming Ironman in Victoria would draw its annual minimum of 2,500 athletes, the event should be celebrated, says Lance Watson, co-organizer of the Subaru Western Triathlon Series. “Victoria would be an awesome choice. It’s a triathlon hub of North America. Hosting it at Elk Lake is very doable, but it’s going to require a tremendous amount of political will.” Watson, who is known for coaching Simon Whitfield to gold at the 2000 Olympics, has been at the helm of the half-Ironman triathlon at Elk Lake that takes place every June. He knows what it takes to get Saanich and the surrounding municipalities on board. Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard is receptive to the idea, but is wary of municipal costs up front. “We like to be involved at the start of these things,” Leonard said. “If we’re in early and at the front end, it can be affordable.” What’s needed in Greater Victoria is someone to champion the Ironnman cause and align all the municipalities with Saanich at the heart of it, Meckfessel said. Central and North Saanich would also be key districts affected by the expansive bike and run loops. Victoria, View Royal, Highlands and Sidney are also on the potential bike loop, especially if it runs in one lap of 180 kilometres, though it can be split in half, while the run can be broken into thirds, or even quarters. “Ironman Europe in Frankfurt (Germany) is a four lap run, it sells out every year and it’s the European championship,” Meckfessel said. “We can make it work.” sports@vicnews.com

Miller was absent for his and Rogers’ He and his wife also home schooled their introduction at the team’s future home children to early graduation. of Royal Athletic Park on Tuesday The league uses NCAA eligible players morning. It’s the third press conference only, meaning they must have amateur by the team in as many months, having status. announced the franchise in June and Opening Day is early in June, 2013. Rogthe hiring of Jones as GM in July. ers and Miller are already taking commitThough Jones is well-versed, Rogers ments from players. With a tight turncan talk enough for all of them. around from the end of college season, “You’ll get tired of hearing me talk Rogers said not to expect the team to about the process,” Rogers said. “I like arrive until late in May. to say, we expect to win the championship but will settle with mediocrity. The Victoria Whatchamcalits You don’t talk about playing for the Though the window for submissions championship until the day comes that is still open, the community has made you’re in it.” Travis Paterson/News staff more than 500 name suggestions to the Rather, Rogers said he wants players Dennis Rogers will lead Victoria’s team’s website. Most of them are viable to live in the moment. “It’s the day to day process that I’ll debut in the West Coast League. options, while some are silly, and others satirical, Jones said. be focused on.” The team will most likely have its name and logo comRogers appears to be more than just another bum-scratching bench boss. He spoke a lot about finding new ways to pleted by the first week of October. Co-owner John McLean made it clear he would like to inspire the team. His prime example was free-climber Alex Honnold, who is famous for scaling challenging rock-faces align the club with Victoria’s baseball history, if possible. without a harness or safety rope. Rogers, with the help of Baseball dates back to the 1880s in Victoria with the James his daughter, spent the better part of a week tracking Hon- Bay Athletic Association. Early names include the 1911 Vicnold down in Yosemite National Park just to get him to toria Islanders (later named the Bees), 1913 Capitals and 1915 Maple Leafs. speak to his Riverside baseball team. Jones said throwback names is one of the three themes “I said to Honnold, ‘How do you it, if you slip, you die?,’ that were most consistently submitted. The other two relate and he said, ‘I don’t think about that.’ “I’ll try anything to spark the players’ mental approach to the area’s marine geography and as a capital. sports@vicnews.com during the season.” Rogers’ “outside-the-box” thinking extends home, too.

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Soccer, rowing join in B.C. Coaches Week Two local soccer associations and one rowing club are running one-day coaching clinics as part of B.C. Coaches Week, Sept. 15 to 22. Peninsula soccer is running a fundamentals course aimed at coaches of the under-6 to under-9 age group, 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 15 at Blue Heron Field in Sidney. Gorge soccer is also hosting a fundamentals course for coaches of the under-6 to under-9 age group, 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 at the Hampton Road facility. Both courses are free to Lower Island Soccer Association coaches.

Lakehill Soccer Association is also hosting the first Lower Island Soccer Coaches Association meeting of the season, an on field session beginning 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, at Braefoot Field, open to coaches of all ages. Rowing B.C. is offering a three day Learn to Row instructor workshop at Elk Lake from Sept. 14 to 16. The course capacity is a maximum of 12 persons. Email Julie Stevens at admin@rowingbc. ca to register. sports@vicnews.com

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At Timbits Soccer, everyone gets into the game. Kids make new friends, and parents have fun cheering them

Wolf parade Josh Bloomenthal, the first captain of the Westshore Wolves, warms up during practice at Bear Mountain Arena on Tuesday. Bloomenthal, formerly of the Peninsula Panthers, is one of many junior B veterans acquired by the expansion Wolves. The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League regular season started Wednesday and continues tonight (Sept. 7) with the Wolves at the Panthers, 7:30 p.m. at Panorama, and Kerry Park Islanders at Saanich Braves, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes. On Sunday the first 300 fans at Archie Browning Sports Centre to see the Victoria Cougars host the Wolves at 3 p.m. get a free Wannawafle.

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PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING INTERVIEWS ARE taking place now for Fall Piano Lessons. All Ages & Levels welcome. 250-881-5549....on the web musiciswaycool.com PIANO LESSONS in the convenience of your home, ages 5-105, Victoria to Sidney. Call 250-888-1229. VOICE LESSONS. Juilliardtrained, 26 years experience, VCM, CCPA faculties. All ages, levels. voicemomsbk@gmail.com; 778678-0239

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ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassiďŹ ed.com HELP WANTED

Editor

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum, $25. Pillar style fan with remote, $25. (250)590-0030. KITCHEN TABLE, 4 chairs, Canadian Maple. $75 obo. Call (250)478-3420.

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

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BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

HELP WANTED

Join Our Team

Goldstream News Gazette The Goldstream News Gazette has an immediate opening for a full-time editor. The News Gazette covers the West Shore area of Greater Victoria. Reporting to the editorial director, the Editor is part of the management team and will be instrumental in helping guide the overall strategic direction of the News Gazette. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can manage and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. Previous editing experience would be considered an asset. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, attend events and generate story ideas. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. In addition, the successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of multimedia journalism, including a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly for posting online that day. In addition, you have skills in search-engine optimization of all content, social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools and traffic generators. The News Gazette offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The News Gazette is owned by Black Press Ltd., Canadaâ€™s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Sept. 14, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director, Black Press-South Island 818 Broughton St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or email: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE www.blackpress.ca

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT Marine Harvest is the worldâ€™s leading producer of farmed salmon with our Canadian operations based in Campbell River on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are currently recruiting an Operational Accountant. In this role you will be responsible for working directly with operations and plant staff to track and manage costs, developing weekly and monthly reports, conducting variance analysis, and handling related accounting duties The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation and have several years of related accounting experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment. You must have a proven track record of working effectively with line management to analyze production costs and operations to identify cost improvement We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.

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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, September 7, 2012 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

VIC & TONI Are RETIREING! Can’t put Furniture In The Bank! We’re LIQUIDATING ALL STOCK. Home Furnishings, Mattresses, Tools, Hdwe. Display Racks, Shelving, Cabinets, 12’x20’x8’h Canopys, 40’ & 45’ Alum Shipping Containers, Pallet Jack, Large Tarps & More! Bring Your Truck or Van & Bank Card, Be Ready for Great Deals & Savings! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C

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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED: FLAT screen TV (inexpensive) for a single parent. Please call 250-514-6688

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

SIDNEY 4 bed/3 bath family home with suite. $499,900. Ph: 250-701-0323

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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

OPEN HOUSE 2 BR/2 BA Condo. #216- 1375 Bear Mtn Pkwy. $314,000. Open house: Fri & Sat 11 - 2.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

CARS

JUBILEE AREA. Bright 1bdrm. Laundry, parking. $600 all incl. (250)889-2960. SIDNEY/N Saanich bright nwr 1 br upr suite. Lndry, wire inet, utils, storage incl. N/S N/P refs req Oct 1 $925. 818-6621.

Garage Sales

TOWNHOUSES

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

Jasmine Parsons

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

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

RENTALS

AUTO FINANCING

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

CALL: 250-727-8437

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. 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. 250478-9231. THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250. 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440.

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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

MARINE AUTO SERVICES $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

$$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

CASH PAID

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427 Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared W/D, own ent, patio, NS/NP. $850 incls utils, 250-391-7915 LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $900 mo all util’s incl. Avail Sept. 15th. NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

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CAMOSUN AREA (Lansdowne), 1925 Cochrane St., Sat, Sept. 8, 9am-12pm. Fabric, household items and more. VIEW ROYAL. Sat, Sept. 8, 8am-2pm. Tools, sports equipment, furniture, canning jars, toys, books, clothes, linen, ofﬁce equip, household, yard items, Thule racks and more. 135 Gibraltar Bay Drive, off Old Island Hwy.

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET

Invite the whole neighbourhood to your garage sale with a classiﬁed ad Call 250-388-3535 www.bcclassiﬁed.com

BOATS

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST! with a classiﬁed ad

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

250.388.3535

SUITES, LOWER

SUITES, UPPER

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 req’d, ref’s, Absolutely NO smoking. Call 250-478-4606.

FOR YOU!

TRANSPORTATION

MNT DOUG area: Large 1 bdrm, reno’d. Inclusive, small dog welcome, N/S. $850. Call (250)721-0281, (250)858-0807

HOMES FOR RENT

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

RENTALS

I live in this exceptional community and I know it well. Buying or Selling? You can count on me to be professional, hard working, honest.

Shirle George FAIR Realty

Why bother with the time & hassle of a garage sale?

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1810 Store St, Victoria (250) 380-9422 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 10pm, Sun. 10am - 7pm

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Friday, September 7, 2012 - OAK

SERVICE DIRECTORY

BAY NEWS

#OMPLETEåGUIDEåTOåPROFESSIONALåSERVICESåINåYOURåCOMMUNITY

www.bcclassiﬁed.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HAULING AND SALVAGE

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

10% OFF. Mowing, Power Raking, Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Clean-up. 250-479-6495

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

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

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.

DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.

1st & last call- Auricle homes-commercial & strata’s Call 250-882-3129.

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

TAX 250-477-4601 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

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

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

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.

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

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

CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK No lawn we can’t ﬁx. Cleanups, fall pruning, blackberry, ivy & weed removal, 24yrs. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiﬁed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

250.388.3535

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

LANDSCAPE & TREE care hedges/pruning/shaping. Lawn & garden. Maint. 18 yrs exp. WCB. Andrew, (250)893-3465.

CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t ﬁt in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. SENIOR’S SPECIAL! Prompt, reliable service. Phone Mike (ANYTIME) at 250-216-7502.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior and student discount. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler 250-418-1747. MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

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

PAINTING

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS GEOF’S RENO’S & Repairs. Decks, stairs, railings, gates & small additions. 250-818-7977.

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

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

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

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

250-652-2255 250-882-2254

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

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

YARD ART Tree, Hedge & Shrub Pruning Lawn Care. 250-888-3224 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

✭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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

FENCING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

MOVING & STORAGE DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

I am a newspaper carrier ‘‘and I’m a somebody’’

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

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

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

NEEDS mine.

PLUMBING

WINDOW CLEANING

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, September 7, 2012

This Weekend’s

Select your home. Select your mortgage.

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

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

306-75 Songhees, $750,000

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Sept.6 - 12 edition of

202-647 Michigan, $169,900

8-2151 West Burnside, $659,900

407-5332 Sayward Hill, $770,000

2361 Queenswood Dr

Sunday 1-2:30 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

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

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner, 250-477-5353

pg. 11

705-845 Yates, $339,900

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 6

733A Humboldt

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

pg. 13

pg. 1

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353

pg. 14

100 Dorothy, $449,900

4825 Maplegrove, $779,000

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

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

pg. 15

13 Jedburgh, $469,500

305-3010 Washington, $259,900

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

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

pg. 5

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301

pg. 10

pg. 31

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

107-1500 Elford, $289,000 pg. 13

Sunday 3-4:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg. 9

152 Levista Pl, $584,900

901 McKenzie Ave., $449,900

Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

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

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pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Shack, 250-384-8124

165 Songhees, $750,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier, 250-744-3301

pg. 15

pg. 28

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

pg. 27

pg. 3

405-1035 Southgate, $229,900 pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Leni Estell, 250-744-3301

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

pg. 15

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

pg. 11 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

pg. 11

3380 Upper Terr, $1,848,000 pg. 9

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

10397 Allbay, $1,190,000 pg. 35

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

2270 Allenby, $1,159,000 pg. 7

Sunday 1-3 Dockside Realty Nice Wise 250 744-9473

754 Humboldt, $398,900 Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722

pg. 7

1736 Emerson, $484,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg. 9

2760 Somass, $1,149,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

pg. 3

pg. 27

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate

pg. 27

pg. 13

1590 Howroyd, $548,000 Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124 pg. 35

120 Lekwammen, $229,000

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pg. 27

pg. 5

4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900 pg. 12

pg. 29

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

302-125 Aldersmith Pl, $439,900 Saturday & Sunday 11-12 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 14

839 Wavecrest Pl, $774,900 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Ryan, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422 pg. 8

pg. 19

18-315 Six Mile, $489,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 2

pg. 15

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

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3536 Richmond, $519,000

11-4318 Emily Carr, $579,000

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003

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

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

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11075 Salal, $660,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

313-10459 Resthaven, $362,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 31

15-2070 Amelia Ave, $209,900 Sunday 2:30-4:30 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

pg. 21

1494 Fairﬁeld, $199,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780

pg. 10

8161 Lochside, $949,000 pg. 31

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

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033

617 Wain, $895,000 Sunday 1-3 Cornerstone Properties Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

3077 Dysart Rd, $498,888 pg. 19

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

2427 Barbara Pl, $499,900

177 Little Eldon Pl, $512,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228

pg. 31

8993 Marshall, $777,000

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

36 Maddock W, $459,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 2

pg. 19

1-9628 Second, $775,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608

3926 Mina Walk, $669,900 pg. 27

pg. 10

5-15 Helmcken, $463,800

pg. 6

2829 Colquitz Ave, $549,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Shack, 250-384-8124

887 Falaise Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

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

546 Meredith, $562,000 Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100

770 Claremont, $774,500

991 Lohbrunner, $785,000 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333

pg. 9

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

4994 La Quinta Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Patricia Kiteke, 250-384-8124

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

1033 Damelart Way, $455,000

4-4619 Elk Lake, $457,500 Saturday 1:30-3:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Don Thome 250 477-5353

pg. 13

102-670 Dallas, $589,000

pg. 8

2945 Colquitz, $485,000

1804 Fairhurst, $625,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford, 250-889-8200

pg. 35

201-2415 Amherst, $422,500

14-4525 Wilkinson, $395,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

3963 Juan De Fuca

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

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

Thursday 6-8 Cornerstone Properties Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608

301-9858 Fifth, $279,000

pg. 14

1044 Davie St, $799,000

pg. 8

pg. 15

1698 Donnelly, $479,900

21-3958 Cedar Hill Rd, $259,000

406-125 Aldersmith, $369,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

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

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422

pg. 6

15-10457 Resthaven, $589,000

pg. 19

2254 Graduation, $779,000

1724 Christmas

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Chris Fairlie, 250-386-8875

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547

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

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

1018 Joan Cres, $899,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-744-0844

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

pg. 14

1 Dallas Rd, $189,900

1810 Hollywood Cres, $799,000

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422

3740 Cadboro Bay

pg. 1

pg. 13

pg. 9

204-1121 Esquimalt, $224,800

2046 Kings Rd, $569,500 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

406-505 Cook, $289,000

20-675 Superior, $639,800

pg. 18

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kim Settler, 250-514-1663

pg. 9

1877 Feltham Rd, $534,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Jim Russell, 250-592-4422

2078 Newton, $625,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

405 Chester, $289,900

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Margaret Foreman 250 385-2033

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

pg. 22

5A-7250 West Saanich Rd, $517,500

7-3228 Wicklow, $417,000

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

852 Caroline Rd, $542,900 pg. 1

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

pg. 19

pg. 12

410-1005 McKenzie, $289,000

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

4032 Cumberland Rd, $555,000

828 Rupert Terrace

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Dylan Hagreen 250 385-8780

973 Owlwood, $889,000

934 Craigﬂower, $369,000

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100

pg. 5

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

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

637 Kenneth St, $499,000

pg. 19

2380 Queenswood, $1,165,000

pg. 5

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

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

1280 Oakmount, $589,900

1 Dallas Rd C7, $495,000

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100

pg. 15

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-384-8124

A-9563 Canora, $449,000

pg. 35

405-894 Vernon, $269,900

213 Helmcken, $427,900

506-777 Blanshard St, $212,500

3-2615 Shelbourne, $399,900

A 707 Linden Ave, $459,900

Sunday 12-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

pg. 18

3942 Aspen, $780,000

Saturday 11-1 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

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

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Dylan Hagreen 250 385-8780

107-991 Cloverdale Ave, $225,000

27-118 Aldersmith Pl

637 Cornwall pg. 12

402-103 Gorge Rd E, $439,000

Sunday 3-4:30 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

pg. 13

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 12

6101 Wallace, $999,000

303-1580 Christmas, $229,900

4379 Elnido, $639,900

104 Thetis Vale, $479,900

202-1025 Fairﬁeld Rd, $319,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deedrie Ballard, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106

1175 Brymea, $899,000

308-1342 Hillside, $185,000 Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124

1204 Ocean Park Lane, $899,900

1442 Westall, $487,500 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Cheryl Macmillan 250 507-2435

pg. 9

4404 Bartholomew, $624,900

110-1505 Church Ave, $225,000 pg. 35

311-3931 Shelbourne, $342,500

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

101 Kiowa Pl, $1,295,000 pg. 3

Saturday 11:30-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033

pg. 35

pg. 20

211-9882 Fifth, $239,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 31

A22 • www.oakbaynews.com

Friday, September 7, 2012 - OAK

This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday

BAY 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 Sept.6-12 edition of

402-1240 Verdier, $338,500

1984 McTavish Rd, $489,000

3635 Vitality, $549,900

104-644 Granrose, $399,000

664 Orca Pl, $549,900

2493 Boompond Rd., $519,000

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

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tara Lynn 250 592-4422

Saturday 11-3 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

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

pg. 12

201-9905 Fifth, $369,900

pg. 21

822 Cuaulta, $798,800

7693 Colin Pl, $519,900

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

pg. 31

1-7570 Tetayut, $219,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Evelyn Brust, 250-384-8124

pg. 21

101-10461 Resthaven $223,000 Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099

pg. 21

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

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

pg. 3 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

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

204-2360 James White, $234,900 Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301

Sunday 12-2 Sparling Real Estate Don Sparling, 250-656-5511

pg. 21

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

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 36

2428 Mt. St. Michael, $595,000 pg. 21

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

pg. 11

9336 Maryland, $349,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-744-0844

201-2829 Peatt Rd, $219,900 pg. 22

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

pg. 22

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

Park Pl, $339,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

10953 West Coast Rd, $549,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger, 250-384-8124

1933 Shawnigan, $949,000 Sunday 12-1:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 23

pg. 30

Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Saturday & Sunday 3:30-4:30 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353

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

412-1395 Bear Mntn, $384,900

pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

Sunriver Estates Sales Centre pg. 30

Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233

2307 Stevenson, $595,000 pg. 24

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 23

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

pg. 23

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

1915 Forest Hill Pl

pg. 23

Saturday, Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

1760 Prospect Rd, $339,900

727 Grousewood, $674,900 pg. 23

Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

30-630 Brookside Rd, $549,500

6311 Nevilane, $389,900

1875 Wessex, $345,900

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

Sunday 11-12:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 27

pg. 5

For Sale

179,900

For Sale 4 Langford Lots OR Custom Build to Suit - 3384-3396 Happy Valley Rd • Backs on to Galloping Goose Trail • 2,300 - 2,500 sq.ft. lots 1,200 - 2,400 sq.ft homes

359,900

For Sale Rent-to -Own 3380 Happy Valley Rd. - Langford • Backs on to Galloping Goose Trail • 3,000 sq.ft. lot/1,260 sq.ft. rancher • 3 bed/2 bath completely renovated Like New

539,000

For Sale Rent-to -Own 2338 Orchard Ave. - Sidney • 3 Blocks to downtown & ocean • 3,500 sq.ft. lot/1,550 sq.ft. home • 3 bed/2.5 bath completely renovated Like New

Michael Smith I 250.483.1365 michael.smith@vericoselect.com • www.msmortgages.ca

pg. 25

pg. 26

Sunday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

VTB Mortgaging Available

• Quiet Cul De Sac/ Natural Setting • 10,010 sq.ft. lot/3,025 sq.ft. home

pg. 26

3304 Haida, $849,000

FOR SALE / RENT TO OWN BY OWNER

Cordova Bay Ocean View lot OR Custom Build to Suit 4959 Thunderbird Place

pg. 26

pg. 23

125 St. Giles, $524,900

449,000

pg. 26

2241 Ingot, $519,000 Saturday 11:30-12:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

2381 French Rd N, $359,900

101-908 Brock Ave, $239,900 pg. 22

pg. 23

pg. 13

pg. 26

www.oakbaynews. www .oakbaynews.com com

pg. 26

pg. 10

304-611 Brookside, $189,000

591 Delora Dr 274 Atkins Rd, 469,800

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

6660 Rhodonite, $304,900

3255 Willshire, $439,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Nancy Vieira 250 384-8124

2423 Henry Ave, $559,900

Sunday 12-1:30 Brown Brothers Real Estate Dylan Hagreen 250 385-8780

pg. 35

662 Goldstream Ave., $239,900 1616 Millstream, $769,900 pg. 21

pg. 22

526 Brough, $474,900

3421 Sunheights Dr, $459,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

pg. 21

Sunday 12-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608

pg. 22

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

3436 Aloha Ave, $579,000

203-594 Bezanton Way, $295,000

4488 William Head, $998,000

6911 Bayside, $589,000

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

pg. 22

Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

pg. 31

1511 Oceanspray Dr, $749,000 pg. 20

pg. 12

2983 Dornier, $399,900

107-3540 Propeller, $324,900 4-10110 Third, $539,000

9178 Mainwaring Rd, $599,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jack Windle, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106

101-954 Walfred, $399,900

1290 Lands End, $818,000

Sunday 3-5 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

pg. 8

pg. 26

www.oakbaynews.com • A23

OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, September 7, 2012

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MEDIA RIDERS LIVE THE STORY Journalists Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier join Tour de Rock team Arnold Lim Black Press

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you look at the big picture and see how much you are helping (cancer patients) have a normal life,” said Glazier, a CTV reporter based in Victoria. “When you are going up a hill and hurting it is nothing compared to what those kids go through when they go through the treatment. That is a big motivator for us.” With only weeks to go, the 28-year-old Glazier is excited to meet the families and volunteers along the way as she makes the gruelling trip from Port Alice to Victoria over the two-week, 1,000-kilometre bike ride, Sept. 23 to Oct. 5. “The best is yet to come. Raising money for kids with cancer has a much bigger reward then just crossing the finish line,” Glazier said.

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