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he West Shore Terry Fox run will be missing something important this year. Dave Hill, the former organizer since 1995, died of cancer on Aug. 23. “He battled it for 21 months and four days,” said Hill’s daughter, Courtney Hill. Courtney has been helping her father organize the run over the years, and is stepping in to organize it herself. Even while grieving Charla Huber the loss of her father, Reporting Courtney says continuing her father’s legacy is important. “The Terry Fox run was his third baby,” Courtney joked. “I was in my first Terry Fox run with I was six months old, my uncle carried me in the Snuggly (baby carrier).” The run has always been important to the family. “Courtney is displaying her true honour given what she and her and her family have been through for a tough two years,” said Darren Work, Terry Fox’s cousin who is helping Courtney with the event. Each year more than 100 Terry Fox supporters come out the run and this year Courtney would like to see more people and hopes to raise $10,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. “I just want people to show up and if they knew my father then they can run in honour of him,” Courtney said.

Hitting the target West Shore RCMP Const. Harrison Teed is this year’s West Shore Tour de Rock rider. He will be at the detachment’s garage sale and hopes to raise more than $3,500 for Cops for Cancer. See story page A15.

PLEASE SEE: Run continues despite loss, Page A6

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Municipal grounds were filled with family fun for Metchosin Day, Sunday, Sept. 9 Left: Metchosin blacksmith Skip Kennedy heats up a hook at his display. Kennedy is one of the founding members of the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths. Below: Quicksbottom and Island Thyme Morris Dancers perform Speed the Plow on the muncipal grounds. Bottom left: Amy, 2, and Joshua Rose-Tregear, 8, enjoy some cotton candy at Metchosin Day. Bottom right: Metchosin Coun. Bob Gramigna and volunteer Vicky Powell baste lamb for the annual lamb and salmon dinner.

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A True Down-Home Country Fair! Everyone in the family will enjoy this year’s Luxton Fall Fair! With something for everyone at the annual community fair, the activities range from midway thrills and dirt bike rides to the many agricultural displays, contests for home canning, baked goods, vegetables and exhibits. The Luxton Fall Fair has a long history in the region, it’s been a main-stay in Langford since the mid-1800’s. Many of the organizers and volunteers have been working at the fair for several decades. “We all have a vested interest in retaining this part of our heritage.” comments Ian McKenzie. Take a stroll through the community’s agricultural history with a variety of antique farm equipment displays, supported by the Antique Club and a museum full of artifacts. In fact, some of the equipment will be up and running. From the past to the present, enjoy exhibits of preserving, forage crops, and youth gardener sections. Enjoy live cow milking demonstrations

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View Royal residents fight for legal suites Some feel forced to move if the bylaw is enforced Kyle Wells News staff

Residents of Nursery Hill Drive in View Royal collectively signed a petition asking the town to change a zoning bylaw and allow legal secondary suites in the neighbourhood. Chris Nel spoke on behalf of the residents at the Sept. 4 town council meeting . He explained to council the neighbourhood is a friendly one, where everyone is in agreement on the issue. There are no parking conflicts, no issues for emergency services access and anytime something does come up residents in the neighbourhood work together to find a solution, he said. “We would like to work with council in a neighbourly fashion,” Nel said. Many of the houses on the street already have secondary suites and have done for many years. Some say they purchased houses in the neighbourhood in the understanding that they would be able to rent out the suites to supplement their income and pay the mortgage. “My kids would be so upset if we had to move now that they have met friends and playmates on the street,” one resident wrote in a letter to council. “Unfortunately there is just no way we could stay without the income from our suite.” Many residents received notices to decommission their secondary suites which are allowed in the majority of single family residential areas in View Royal, but not all. Enforcement of the bylaw is complaint driven. At the invitation of View Royal, residents of the street met with town staff to discuss the issue. Staff recommended the strata submit a rezoning

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application. Nel told council the residents would do that. “This is not a matter that is taken lightly,” Mayor Graham Hill said. “We are striving to assure a quality of life and safety and security for the benefit of the community.” Town chief administrative officer Kim Anema stressed the importance of making sure all suites are up to building codes if they are permitted. Council voted to stand down any bylaw enforcement on secondary suites in the neighbourhood for nine months, to give time for the rezoning application to go through. Coun. Ron Mattson urged a strong look at bylaw enforcement policies, considering how long this bylaw has been blatantly ignored. One View Royal resident spoke at the meeting, warning council they could face other rezoning applications if this one is allowed, and potentially the anger of residents who have already been forced to give up their secondary suites. “You really have to question if they’re going to come back and say ‘why did you do mine and you’re going to let these people do it?” she said. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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The West Shore Terry Fox run follows the 2.4-kilometre chip trail at West Shore Parks and Recreation. If there is enough interest a 10-kilometre run may be added. Come out and support the family, whether you’ve garnered pledges or not, says long-time coworker and friend Ian Fraser. “Come on down for a coffee, go for a nice walk, it’s easy. Donate what you can,” said Fraser. “Just (come) to show support for Dave and his family. Terry Fox was one of his heroes and it’s quite something that Courtney has taken over.” The run begins at the picnic shelter at

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Darren Wark and Courtney Hill are organizing the West Shore Terry Fox Run at West Shore Parks and Recreation. the lower fields, Sept. 16. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the run

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw Nos. 1407 and 1412. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 17 September, 2012, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Subject Property File No. OCP Zoning Proposal

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Queen’s award to respect historical commitment Kyle Wells News staff

By writing about history Maureen Duffus is now part of it. Duffus was presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Town of View Royal for her community work as an archivist and notable citizen. The award is given to Canadians to honour significant contributions and achievements. In total 60,000 are being given out in honour of the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. View Royal Mayor Graham Hill presented Duffus with the honour at the Sept. 4 council meeting. Many members of her family were with her as she accepted the medal and heard a few kind words from Hill. “All her leadership, volunteer, ethic and commitment to community have made and shaped a richer legacy for us and for our children,” Hill said. “Her contributions will continue to benefit our community for generations to come.” Duffus said that she is delighted to receive recognition and draw attention to the archival work being done in View Royal. “I was absolutely overwhelmed about it, it’s wonderful to have,” Duffus said. “It’s a great honour, it really is. Particularly for View Royal.” Duffus has connections with seven generations of family in the View Royal area. Her great-grandfather was James Yates, member of the first legislative assembly of Vancouver Island and namesake to Yates Street. Duffus grew up on the waterfront on View Royal Avenue, born to two lawyers. She attended Craigflower elementary, but in the newer school, across the street from where her grandmother attended classes. Returning to View Royal, Duffus lived on a farm on Atkins Road for 30 years, raising a family with her husband John, a professor at then Royal Roads Military College (now a university).

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Maureen Dufus with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal she got for her work preserving the history of View Royal and the Island. As a career journalist, both in Victoria and Ottawa, Duffus enjoyed writing historical arti-

cles when given the opportunity and developed a love for archives and the stories they

hold. In 1993 she helped found the View Royal archives and published the first edition of her book Craigflower Country: An Illustrated History 1850-1950. Last year Duffus published a new edition of her book with newly discovered photographs and stories. “Once I started in at the archives and found more and more Hudsons Bay records, colonial records and so on, it got me,” Duffus said. “The research is the best thing.” Duffus has worked with other groups over the years, including a stint for the province as an interpretive guide at Craigflower Manor and Schoolhouse. Looking ahead, Duffus said that she will continue to work at the archives, uncovering and sharing history, but primarily having fun. kwells@goldstream gazette.com

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in the THE OPEN GATE CHURCH OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY Anglican Network In Canada 1289 Parkdale Drive www.theopengate.ca. 250-590-6736 Sunday Services 8:30 Traditional Holy Communion BCP 10:15 Family Praise with Kings Club EVERYONE WELCOME “Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth, The Life”

The Anglican Church of Canada Saint Mary of the Incarnation 4125 Metchosin Road Service at 9:30 am on Sundays For info contact 250-474-4119 All are welcome

GORDON UNITED CHURCH 935 Goldstream Avenue 10:15 am Music 10:30 am Family Service

Rev. Heidi Koschzeck 250-478-6632 www.gordonunitedchurch.ca

CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA www.colwoodanglican.ca 510 Mt. View Ave. (Behind the SHELL Station)

Rev. Kenneth Gray 250-474-3031

To those who received Christ Jesus he gave the ability to become a Christian. I can help you ﬁnd him. Call Pastor Dave at 250-479-0500 COLWOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2250 Sooke Road 250-478-7113

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Sun. Worship 9:00 & 11:00am Sunday services: with Sun. School for ages 3-11 8:30 Traditional Worship Fri Youth Meeting 7:30pm 10:00 Family Service with Childs’ Program

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WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5 Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 PM

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WEST SHORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 760 Latoria Road 250-474-0452 10:30am Worship & Church School www.ws_pres.islandnet.com ws_pres@islandnet.com The Reformed Episcopal Church of The Holy Trinity. Founding Member of The Anglican Church in North America. MEETING at Saint John the Baptist Heritage Church, Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm, Glencairn Lane, Colwood Bishop Charles Dorrington 778-426-3212.

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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL 45 View Royal Avenue Victoria, BC V9B 1A6 Ph: 250-479-6800 Fx: 250-727-9551 www.viewroyal.ca

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The Annual Tax Sale will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 24, 2012, at the View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, unless Delinquent Taxes and Delinquent Interest are received at the View Royal Town Hall before 10:00 am Monday, September 24, 2012. The following properties are subject to Tax Sale:

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Luxton fairground volunteers Ian McKenzie and Julian Rapps are getting ready for the Luxton Fall Fair. The fair’s Sawyer/Massey steam tractor is 100 years old this year.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1437. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 17 September 2012, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Subject Property

Bylaw No. Proposal

Properties subject of this bylaw are all properties within the City of Langford boundary currently zoned to allow multifamily Àex units, live/work studios,and secondary suites within accessory buildings as well as all properties within the MU1, MU1A, BP1, BP2, BP3, M1, and M2 zones. Bylaw No. 1437 To amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by: removing Live/Work Studios and Multi-Family Flex Units as permitted uses, allowing the City Planner to issue a variance to the height of accessory buildings that contain a secondary suite by up to 10% in a Development Permit subejct to conditions, prohibiting non-residential uses above the ground Àoor in the MU1 and MU1A zones, and amending setbacks in the BP1, BP2, BP3, M1, and M2 zones.

COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material may be viewed during of¿ce hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Tuesday, 4 September 2012 to Monday, 17 September 2012, inclusive, at Langford City Hall. Please contact the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw. Jim Bowden Administrator

zie. “They light a fire that burns until it’s out, then they scrape all the ashes out and use the oven’s heat to bake.” McKenzie will also have a display set up showing the wooden buckets he makes. For the thrill-seekers, the fair highlight may be a hands-on motocross demonstration. There are separate tracks for children and adults to rip around on. As always the midway will be out in full swing for fair-goers of all ages. “When I was young and fool-

News staff

With summer coming to end it’s time to welcome back the Luxton Fall Fair. The fair offers the chance to spend the weekend back in time appreciating steam tractors and blacksmiths pounding red hot metal. For fair volunteer Julian Rapps, it’s the chainsaw carvers that get him excited, so much that he has a four-foot carved owl in his home. “They carve them out of huge pieces of cedar logs,” Rapps said. The carvings created on the fairgrounds are raffled off during the fair. The fair also boasts plenty of displays from cow milking to chicken and rabbits. The smell of baking bread and cinnamon buns will lead people to the clay oven. “It’s quite a process,” said fairgrounds volunteer Ian McKen-

ish I used to go on rides,” said McKenzie adding the zero gravity drop ride is new this year. The Langford archive will be open with an interpreter showing the history of the West Shore. In the exhibit there is a general store from 1800 and an assortment of photographs documenting the community. The grounds will also be full of vendors offering art, clothing and carnival food. Admission is free. For more information go to www.luxtonfair.ca. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Fair opens early for special needs Smiling faces will fill the fairgrounds before it’s open to the public. The Luxton Fall Fair opens its doors early, Friday, Sept. 14, to those with special needs and their caregivers. Guests arrive at the fairgrounds at 11 a.m. for free lunch and entertainment. Then the midway opens and special guests ride for free. Midway staff volunteer their time and students from Belmont secondary volunteer to ride with the guests. The special needs day is the only one if its kind on the Island. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1040 Marwood Avenue.

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Elderly woman dies after fall An 82-year-old woman died in hospital after falling off the Millstream Road overpass Sunday (Sept. 9). The 911 call came in at 10:09 a.m. and she was transported to Victoria General Hospital. Traffic on the Trans Canada Highway was affected for nearly a half hour. “She had multiple bone fractures and her breathing was laboured. She was unresponsive and had head and facial injuries,” said Cpl. Scott Braes of West Shore RCMP. She died in hospital later that day. Police do not suspect foul play.

Teen mugged at Langford stop A 14-year-old girl was mugged by another female teen about 17 or 18 years old at the bus stop at Langford Parkway and Jacklin Road, on Friday, Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. “The 17- or-18 year old girl got off the bus behind (the victim),” said Cpl. Scott Braes of West Shore RCMP. “She pushed her down and (the victim) has some bruises and small lacerations.”

When the victim fell to the ground some money fell out of her pockets, the older teen gathered up the money and pulled a knife and threatened the girl. “She said don’t call the police or certain things would happen,” Braes said. “This was in broad daylight and in a very public place.” RCMP are seeking any information or witnesses to come forward and call the West Shore RCMP detachment at 250474-2264.

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Victoria police seek victim Police have a suspect, but no victim after an attempted robbery in downtown Victoria last Friday. Officers responded to the 1300-block of Douglas St. around 10:30 a.m. Witnesses reported seeing a man shove a woman into a wall, then try to steal her purse. A passerby intervened. Other witnesses held the suspect, but the victim and the original intervening witness left before officers arrived. Victoria Police ask anyone with information to contact Const. Rob Horne at 250995-7654 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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CITY OF LANGFORD 2012 TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction, at the Council Chambers of Langford City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford B.C. at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 24th, 2012 unless the delinquent property taxes, including interest, are paid prior to commencement of the auction. FOLIO NO.

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LOCATION

05725.000

Lot 6, Pl VIP7280, Esquimalt LD, PID 005-686-504

771 Station Ave

05979.340

Lot 14, PlVIP47649, Esquimalt LD, PID 012-375-543

2885 Jacklin

06141.060

Lot 6, VIP17880, Esquimalt LD, PID 003-834-603

1072 Dunford Ave

06147.022

SL2, PL VIS619, Esquimalt LD, PID 000-722-341

1024 Dunford Ave

06213.010

Lot 7, VIP6788, Esquimalt LD, PID 003-926-141

1103 Goldstream Ave

06780.000

Lot 27, VIP885, Esquimalt LD, PID 008-239-151

2754 Trans Canada Hwy

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2531 Crystalview Dr

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07276.000

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2582 Wentwich Rd

6,074.34

07315.001

SL A, VIS561, Esquimalt LD, PID 000-717-266

2634 Rainville Rd

3,623.35

07620.063

Lot 3, VIP87007, Esquimalt LD, PID 028-025-091

2481 Rhapsody Pl

12,134.08

13876.005

SL 5, VIS 2243, Metchosin LD, PID 017-621-941

1052 El Paseo Pl

5,811.97

13949.004

Lot 4, VIP79044, Metchosin LD, PID 026-320-134

1001 Wild Ridge Way

5,042.47

13950.170

Lot 13, VIP80867, Metchosin LD, PID 026-664-267

971 Wild Blossom Crt

8,237.59

15250.655

SL16, VIS6701, Highland LD, PID 027-714-926

119-1400 Lynburne Pl

2,914.20

15250.737

SL 98, VIS6701, Highland LD, PID 027-715-744

517-1400 Lynburne Pl

6,284.85

15380.340

Lot 34, VIP83430, Highland LD, PID 027-139-174

2390 Echo Valley Dr

70110.500

MH Reg # 8289

50-2780 Spencer Rd

997.32

70140.180

MH Reg # 36287

18-2587 Selwyn Rd

716.47

70140.494

MH Reg # 25829

49A 2587 Selwyn Rd

70170.565

MH Reg # 36288

56A-2500 Florence Lake Rd

70171.500

MH Reg # 27409

150-2500 Florence Lake Rd

1,296.65

70390.800

MH Reg # 55591

80-2911 Sooke Lake Rd

1,308.75

70400.070

MH Reg # 12416

7-697 Hoylake Ave

731.76

70400.120

MH Reg # 1457

12-697 Hoylake Ave

905.15

70400.141

MH Reg # 21317

14-697 Hoylake Ave

671.91

80863.080

SL 8, VIS863, Esquimalt LD, PID 000-791-130

115-2763 Jacklin Rd

3,230.31

85462.220

SL 22, VIS5462, Esquimalt LD, PID 025-982-010

127-951 Goldstream Ave

4,386.39

86056.930

SL 93, VIS6056, Highland LD, PID 026-950-707

303-1335 Bear Mtn Parkway

4,001.76

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Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certi¿ed cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Any balance must be paid by cash or certi¿ed cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. The Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions, which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Steve Ternent Treasurer/Collector

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The Goldstream News Gazette is published by Black Press Ltd. | 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 2X4 | Phone: 250-478-9552 • Fax: 250-478-6545 • Web: www.goldstreamgazette.com

OUR VIEW

Tax on medical pot no joke for users

hen a club that sells medical marijuana completely fails to pay $150,000 in income taxes, stoner jokes aren’t far

behind. But for the thousands of people who use marijuana to ease chronic pain from illness and side effects of legal medication, the possibility of losing ready access to medical pot doesn’t bring out the giggles. Leon “Ted” Smith and his Victoria-based Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada has sold marijuana products for 16 years to thousands of people who can prove they have certain permanent diseases or chronic ailment. Smith admits in the media and on his website that he’s avoided paying taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency for years and wrote: “(I) assumed I would end up in jail for it.” This kind of poor bookkeeping does little to improve the public image of selling or using medical marijuana. Hopefully this won’t undo the good work Smith has done helping suffering people and challenging ethically-dubious laws that snare marijuana in a grey area of legality. Indeed, among the number of court cases involving Smith and the CBCC, this year a trial involving the CBCC’s head baker had restrictive parts of federal medical marijuana law deemed unconstitutional. This is typical of laws that try to have it both ways. Health Canada allows people to purchase and/or grow marijuana for medical purposes, which is a tacit admission that marijuana can help some sick people – while the agency discourages its use. Doctors in B.C. can prescribe marijuana, but the doctors’ college discourages that due to legal liability and a lack of scientific studies. Sick people having some access to pot is better than none, but inconsistent messages from health authorities and the federal government opens the door for advocates such as Smith to operate businesses that are effectively illegal. As Smith noted, out of his tax troubles the club will become a non-profit, run by a board. This is good news for the many legitimate pot users in this city who don’t have to risk the dangers of buying from dealers on the street. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette 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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ocal politicians are preparing this stealth legalization continues. for their annual convention, to Pitt Meadows, home to a Hells be held Sept. 25-28 here in the Angels clubhouse and drug-reprovincial capital. lated crime familiar to One of the first orders most urban communiof business this year will ties, wants B.C. to folbe a vote to raise the low Alberta’s lead and dues paid by local governgive police authority ments to the Union of B.C. to remove known gang Municipalities, to cover members from bars and rising travel costs for staff clubs. to serve on provincial Gangs tend to adopt committees. certain establishments, The plan is also to and there isn’t much the change the name to Union owners or police can do Tom Fletcher about it. of B.C. Local GovernB.C. Views ments, to reflect the parThis year, the debate ticipation of regional dismay go further. Metchosin tricts and aboriginal communities. is seeking support to call on Ottawa So what do these committees to decriminalize marijuana, ending and conferences accomplish? The a “failed policy which has cost milUBCLG, as it will soon be known, is lions of dollars in police, court, jail mainly a lobby group for local poliand social costs.” No chance of that ticians to seek changes to federal under the Stephen Harper governand provincial laws to keep up with ment, but it’s worthwhile to send changing times. the message. The resolutions offer a snapshot Another long-shot demand, of modern problems facing local sparked by the abduction of threegovernments. A major theme is year-old Kienan Hebert of Sparpublic safety, and this year it is the wood last year, is for Ottawa to Columbia Shuswap Regional District make its sex offender registry pubrenewing a long-standing plea for lic for convicted repeat offenders. more provincial policing money for Ashcroft councillors want to give rural communities. emergency services authority to Surrey has a resolution seeking deal with another modern hazard: better notice and control of a growhoarding. ing number of medical marijuana Yes folks, it’s more than just a licences issued by Ottawa. show on TV that exposes a creepy Local fire and police departments side effect of our bloated North end up dealing with licensed growAmerican consumer culture. ops that spring up quietly and creThe Ashcroft resolution notes ate electrical hazards, or expand that obsessively piling stuff to the production beyond their licences as rafters is a growing problem. And as

with marijuana grow ops, “local governments have little or no authority to enforce compliance with health and safety standards when a building is owner occupied.” Another First World problem is the “pocket dialing” of 9-1-1 by mobile phones. This is more than just a nuisance, because local emergency services are obliged to respond to every call they get. And mobile phones can’t be traced to their location with any precision, creating time-consuming searches that weaken response to real emergencies. Other resolutions tackle complex and important issues, such as the effect of hydro development on municipal water supplies. But alas, most will be lost in the convention noise, overshadowed by political posturing over matters best left alone. Last year’s convention featured the low comedy of delegates voting with wireless devices to condemn smart meters, after displaying their ignorance of the subject. This year, in addition to factually challenged railing about oil tankers, there will be a tough stance taken against shark’s fin soup, which will no doubt strike fear into the Chinese fishing fleet. Once delegates vote themselves more taxpayers’ money to run this show, perhaps they should keep their grandstanding to a minimum. –Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Resolutions offer a snapshot of modern problems facing local governments.’

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Taking a bite

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Warren Lee, one of the Highlands Fling’s organizers, takes a break and bites into a fresh corn on the cob during the Highland event last weekend.

LETTERS Government pay not charity for rich How dare anyone who is being payed by taxpayers believe that he or she is worth every penny for the job that they do. First of all, if they are that good (in their minds), why are our finances not good? My question is: How does George McMinn know better than any of us that he is worth the $480K two-year contract as a consultant? Well, just call 99 per cent of us taxpayers, and we can do fantastic consulting for no cost. It is easy. We just have to straighten up the priorities. In Mr. McMinn’s case, I don’t blame him for taking the money. He and others from the same group are just greedy takers. The people in question should be the

ones signing their cheques. Those are the ones who should be consulted for giving away our money with no hesitation. Let’s talk to them immedietaly. It’s never too late. This whole thing is like a “charity organization” for the rich. First, they share our money between themselves. Second of all, they spend money on non-profitable projects. And after that, there is not much, if any, money left for the priorities. Lovely. The deficit comes from unadjustable spendings, and if we had good consultants at any level of government, we would have no problem with the budget. Let this be a democratic country, where the people are in charge of their own money and spendings. Stefan Mieczkowski Langford

Deer cull needed for human’s sake As a Nova Scotian transplant, my eyes glaze over and I drool when seeing a deer, for reasons other than these starry-eyed Bambi-lovers. In my province of origin, deer are regularly hunted, not habituated to humans, on a yearly basis by licence carrying highly conscientious hunters. These ethical hunters, if they really do not want the kill from their hunt, donate the meat to poor rural and urban families. After receiving emails (at length) from the deer management board about having meetings about their next meetings I wonder if a visit to Belmont Park would illustrate the absoloute need for proper culling. If you are a human being with any kind of

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depression, you would know all too well the value of plants and greenery as therapy. Basically, the military families living in Belmont Park cannot economically enjoy any greenery on their rented properties, so as a result they all look like penitentiaries. A herd of recalcitrant, remorseless bucks and does continually patrol the place. What they cannot eat, they stomp down, or defecate on. When their defecations dry out on a lawn, they become dangerouseye-injuring projectiles to the unfortunate who mows the lawn. Please, somebody, save the humans. Rhonda Wentzel Colwood

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New centre aims to make justice accessible â€œAccess to justice is one of the critical issues of the day, and this new centre will go a long way towards improving access to justice for people in Victoria who otherwise would not be able to get the legal help that they need.â€?

Facility to share space with existing UVic law centre Kyle Slavin News staff

Individuals and families needing assistance with legal matters will soon have a one-stop-shop to access the justice system in Victoria. Attorney General Shirley Bond announced a $1.5 million investment to create a Justice Access Centre within the Victoria Law Courts, where people attempting to navigate the justice system have access to a multitude of support, knowledge and information. â€œWhen youâ€™re trying to sort out how to deal with matters like child custody issues, or divorce, property issue, or debt, it can be an emotional and pretty stressful period of time,â€? Bond said. She said one of the goals of the new centre is â€œfinding ways to resolve problems that donâ€™t necessarily require litigation. Thatâ€™s a lot better for families.â€? Among the agencies offering ser-

â€“ Donna Greschner erwise would not be able to get the legal help that they need.â€? The law centre is the clinical legal program for law students to assist people who canâ€™t afford a lawyer, added Bond. â€œThis opens the door to new opportunities for collaboration, and our goal is the same. We want to find better ways to serve individuals and families in the Capital Region.â€? Two Justice Access Centres currently operate in Nanaimo and Vancouver. For more information on the centres, visit ag.gov.bc.ca/justiceaccess-centre. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Attorney General Shirley Bond announces the formation of a Justice Access Centre at the Victoria courthouse last Thursday. vices at the provinceâ€™s two existing centres are Access Pro Bono, Credit Counselling Society, Legal Services Society and Mediate B.C. Unique to the Victoria centre, set to open in fall 2013, is a partnership with the University of Vic-

toria, as its law centre will be colocated on the site, at 850 Burdett Ave. â€œThe creation of Victoriaâ€™s new Justice Access Centre, and its colocation here with our law centre will improve access to justice,â€?

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As filmmakers, actors and fans from around the world descend on Toronto for the Toronto International Film Festival, Greater Victoria won’t go unrepresented. Jeremy Ball, with his film Frost, is one of two Victoria-raised directors making their TIFF debuts this week. Frost stars recent University of Victoria theatre department grad Emily Piggford as Naya, a young arctic hunter in search of food. The 13- minute sci-fi thriller, produced through the dramatic short film program at the Canadian Film Centre, was shot entirely on a sound stage in Toronto and through the magic of post-production, landed Naya in an icy arctic backdrop. The film gave 38-year-old Ball, who has worked in visual effects on large-scale productions since attending the Beijing Film Academy, the chance to apply his knowledge to his own work, as he completed 25 to 30 of the 80 visual effect shots in Frost. “There’s a school of thought where the director can hand over a cut of the film and be very loosely involved in the David Lee photo visual effects, but I probably wouldn’t University of Victoria theatre grad Emily Piggford stars in Frost as Naya, a young arctic hunter who longs for her father’s have been able to do that and I certainly recognition as a capable disciple. The film debuts this week at the Toronto International Film Festival. wouldn’t have wanted to do that on this film,” he said. “I’m very hands on.” tackle the physical demands of the role with a solid takes it very seriously,” said Ball, who despite showing Ball, also a UVic grad, was enthused to cast fellow background in theatre and dance. allegiance to his hometown cohort, auditioned PiggUVic alumnus, Piggford – someone well-equipped to “She has a tremendous attitude about the work and ford twice for two iterations of the project. BEST BUY – Correction Notice

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RCMP host annual sale Empty your pockets and fill your belly at the annual West Shore RCMP garage sale. The detachment is hosting the Tour de Rock fundraiser, Sept.15, with an assortment of household goods, toys and games. “Holy moley patolly,” said Const. Harrison Teed as he looked at all the donations. Last year the event raised $3,500 and this year organizer Donna Fraser is hoping to exceed that this year. Fraser began organizing the garage sale last year when her husband Const. Rod Fraser, was the West Shore rider. She came back to organize again for the worthy cause. The garage sale is from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. During the garage sale there will be a pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon and a barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. The West Shore RCMP detachment is located at 698 Atkins Ave. All the proceeds from the event will go towards Cops for Cancer. charla@goldstream gazette.com

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Doobie-ous tax bill mellows Victoria marijuana club Canada Revenue hits provider with $150,000 bill Daniel Palmer News staff

A Victoria medicinal marijuana club is being forced to pay $150,000 in backdated taxes on its estimated $2.5 million in annual sales. Canada Revenue Agency began investigating the Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada and owner Ted Smith in early May, after he admitted in a B.C. Supreme Court case that he had not been paying taxes or employee deductions. “Honestly, I’m just happy I’m not going to jail,” said Smith, who has operated the club for 16 years in Victoria. “In a way, this is kind of a step towards legitimacy for us.”

Smith won the court case in April, which struck down a section of federal regulations that made the sale of edible marijuana and other products to medicinal users illegal. As part of his evidence, he admitted the club had been avoiding tax payments. “The police actually took that judgement to the CRA and they started investigating me from there,” Smith said, adding he will pay the tax bill out of his own pocket and separate himself from future club business. “I’m going to be left with this mortgage-like debt, but the club’s not going to be affected,” he said. Smith is in the final

stages of appointing a board of directors with the intention of converting the club into a non-profit society. Two committees on incorporation and finance are already working to ensure the new organization operates completely within the law, Smith added. “We’ll be a lot more transparent, a lot more accountable. It’s a step we’ve been looking to do for a long time,” he said. “I can live with a $150,000 debt. But I haven’t done anything criminal here at all, I’ve just not been in compliance.” Smith hopes to use some proceeds from his book, Hempology 101: The History and Uses of Cannibis Sativa, to help pay the massive tax bill. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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One of the most popular American hardcore punk bands of the late 70s/early 80s performs at Club 9ONE9, 919 Douglas St., Monday, Oct. 1, at 9 p.m. Dead Kennedys now includes East Bay Ray, Klaus Flouride, D.H. Peligro and Ron “Skip” Greer. Tickets are $25 and are available at clubzone.com.

Manifestation of a dream Rifflandia V brings big names, personal triumphs and Grimace tattoos Natalie North News staff

A slender man donning hornrimmed glasses, a Selleck-ian moustache and a sport coat approaches a tattoo bench at Wolf/Sheep Arthouse on Government Street and unzips. “For 10 entire years, I’ve said I’d get Grimace, the McDonaldland character, tattooed on my buttock if anyone else would pay and today, on this monumental evening, it’s happening,” says Chris Vickers, the man boasting his lillywhite gams. “How do we start? I’ve never had a tattoo before.” “Well we’re going to lie you down, put a stencil on your butt and just drill ‘er in there,” says the tattoo artist who will soon be tasked with shaving this man’s posterior in advance of the big moment. “Just drill ‘er in,” Vickers says and his decade-long creative vision is made reality. Vickers’ foray into getting get-

“It’s pretty awesome to look at some of the relationships you’ve formed in a city like this and realize that the festival is just a maniting inked is a highlight of Rifflan- festation of all of those relationdia TV’s Episode 10 and fits with ships working together,” Blasko the kind of mad collaboration said. “To me that’s what’s so behind Rifflandia – an event that amazing about it. To be able to after five years has evolved into so put something on with a group of much more than a four-day music people who are very dear to you, festival scattered across down- who you have a long history with town venues. is pretty amazing.” “If people have crazy ideas, we Phillips Brewery’s limited ediask them to pitch them to us and tion Rifflandibrau 5 is in the beer typically, we say yes,” said festival garden, Artlandia Arts Festival director Nick Blasko is in full swing until of Atomique ProducSept. 22 and this year “I encourage tions. CineVic is on board everyone to take The zany preview to host a tent of filmic webseries was born a chance on delights at RAP. of one such unsolic- something.” And for audiences ited pitch from Chris enticed solely by - Nick Blasko Nohr and the team at the music, which thenumber creative includes night stage in 2010. A day in Royal Athletic performances Thursday through Park will reveal that it wasn’t the Sunday, the lineup stands alone. only pitch accepted. Headliners include The Flaming On-site haircuts, 5,000 pairs of Lips, Cake, Mother Mother, Band prismed glasses to enhance a laser of Skulls and Reggie Watts. light show with rainbows – Victo“Obviously we try to build ria-bred Blasko and the Atomique and improve upon the experiteam have swung the park doors ence every year and part of that wide open. is to bring in interesting bands,

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Chris Vickers takes one in the tuches for Rifflandia TV. big bands, to Victoria that people want to see, and perhaps who haven’t been here before,” Blasko said. “We try to surprise people, but give people familiar stuff, too.” When DJ Shadow takes the night stage in Market Square and plays Victoria for the first time, Blasko will bear witness to a manifestation of a dream, he says. Expect more dreams to come true next year. “There are literally hundreds of other bands that we can and will go after,” he added. Yet the spirit of the festival –

which drew 6,500 attendees last year – is to discover things, Blasko added, not to stick to a must-see list. “I encourage everyone to take a chance on something. If you haven’t heard of something, don’t rule it out. There are so many amazing people playing.” Passes to night stages, RAP and the War Child Lounge range from $20 to $295. For more information on all things Rifflandia, or to view the full Grimace saga and other shenanigans on Rifflandia TV, visit rifflandia.com. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Local Ensemble strikes a chord Ensemble Laude and its chamber group, Encanta, returned triumphant from the International Choral Kathaumixw, held in Powell River July 3 to 7, with Encanta awarded first place and Ensemble Laude second place in the category of Equal Voice (men’s or women’s choirs). Directed by Elizabeth MacIsaac, Ensemble Laude is well-known in the Victoria music scene, having won Monday Magazine’s Favourite Vocal Ensemble for the last

three years in a row. The International Choral Kathaumixw is a fiveday choral festival filled with concerts, common song singing, choral and vocal solo competitions, conductor’s seminars and social events. The festival is a place where all can learn from each other and from world renowned choral personalities. Up to 40 choirs from around the world take part together with soloists, guest conductors and the

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They’re back, they’re bigger Rams football ranked No. 4 in Canada Travis Paterson News staff

The Mount Douglas Rams are hoping to come back big bigger and stronger after winning the provincial AAA football championship. If anyone can do it, it’s these guys. “We want to win it again but everybody knows about us now, we’re not under the radar,” said running back Mason Swift. The key to the Rams success is no secret. Last year Swift and Terrell Davis formed a deadly attack out of the backfield. Once Swift recovered from injury for the final stretch of the season, the opposition couldn’t stop the Rams running game. This year should be similar. Substitute Terrell, who has moved on to the NCAA’s Arizona Sun Devils, for younger brother Marcus Davis (Grade 11). Swift is returning for his Grade 12 season while being scouted by NCAA Div. 1 teams, and quarterback Ashton MacKinnon (Grade 11) is also ready to break out. And they’re all tucked away, ready to explode from behind an offensive line comparable in size to Mount Doug itself. “It’s such a huge line,” Swift said. “It’s going to be a different style of play from last year, and not having

Terrell will put a bit more of the load on my shoulders, but it shouldn’t be too different.” Man-mountain Christian Krause (Grade 11), at 6-foot-4, 320 lbs., leads an offensive line with six players over 235 lbs each, plus another three to draw on, of which Sasha Shurvin is the smallest at 6-foot-3, 190 lbs. Not to mention MacKinnon, who at 6-foot-6, 200 lbs, will have no problem seeing over them. As the starting junior quarterback last season, the Grade 11 also dressed for most of the senior games, including Travis Paterson/News staff the Subway Bowl AAA final, in which the Rams overcame a Quarterback Ashton MacKinnon and running back Mason Swift are ready to lead the Mount 22-point deficit to defeat the Doug Rams to another AAA football championship. W.J. Mouat Hawks 42-35. “Even standing on the Through an increased workout regimen Coquitlam on Saturday (Sept. 15) against sidelines, it was great to experience it with led by CrossFit Tyrannus in Esquimalt, and the Terry Fox Ravens at 3:30 p.m. the team,” MacKinnon said. some dietary changes, Swift “leaned out” The Belmont Bulldogs will play AA this Not everyone on the team has grown in out and hit his goal. season and opened the preseason with a terms of size. Swift is actually down 30 lbs. The Rams opened the exhibition season loss against the Pitt Meadows Marauders, “Scouts really want you to hit sub 4.6 sec- with a 40-36 win over the John Barsby Bull- 25-24. Belmont is in North Vancouver on onds in the 40-yard dash, so I had to lose dogs from Nanaimo on Sept. 7. Friday to play the Windsor Dukes. weight to do it,” Swift said. The Rams continue the preseason in sports@vicnews.com

Wolves howl to first win VIJHL hockey Travis Paterson News staff

A single goal is all the Westshore Wolves needed to win its first game in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League last week. The Wolves shutout the Kerry Park Islanders 1-0 on a goal by Clay Carson, the first ever for the franchise. “It was nice to start it off like that,” said captain Josh Bloomenthal, formerly of the Peninsula Panthers. “We’re confident, we like the core we have, and we’ve still got a few more pieces coming. I can’t say enough good things about (coach-GM) Vic Gervais.” On Sunday the Wolves faced its first major test, the

league champion Victoria Cougars. In preseason play the Cougars blasted the Wolves 14-3. But at the Archie Browning Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon, the Wolves were no Sharon Tiffin/News staff pushovers. The Cougars took Victoria Cougars defenceman Rhys Williams moves the puck a 4-0 lead after two along the boards away from Westshore Wolves player Brandon periods, but the Nicholson at Archie Browning Sports Centre on Sunday. The Wolves stormed back Cougars won 7-3. with three straight goals in less than four min- third-year UVic student, was needed a little fresh blood.” utes to start the third, and part of the B.C. champion The Wolves host the Campput a scare into the Cougars. Panthers who defeated the bell River Storm at Bear MounThe veteran Cougars Cougars in the VIJHL playoffs tain Arena tonight (Sept. 12) restored the lead, however, two years running in 2010 at 7:30 p.m. on a series of powerplays, and 11. The Cougars visit the and won 7-3. “(Westshore) is going to expansion Nanaimo Buccan“The Cougars are beatable, be a good team and it’s great neers tomorrow, Oceanside but we took too many selfish to have some parity in the Generals on Saturday, and penalties,” Bloomenthal said. league,” Cougars coach Mark Wolves on Sept 19. The Langford product, and Van Helvoirt said. “The league sports@vicnews.com

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Cowbells to ring in Braves opener The official musical instrument of junior hockey will serenade George Pearkes arena tonight (Sept. 12) at the Saanich Braves’ homeopener against the Kerry Park Islanders in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. It’s the 45th anniversary of the Braves and to help celebrate the first 45 fans through the door receive a Braves cowbell. Puck drop is 6:30 p.m.

Saanich swimmer wins Para medals Brianna Nelson returns from the 2012 London Paralympic Games with silver medals in the women’s 200-metre individual medley and 50-metre butterfly. Nelson, originally from Calgary, trains with the Island Swimming club based out of Saanich Commonwealth Pool, and attended the Games with Island Swimming teammate Jana Murphy. Other locals returning from the Games are judo athlete Tim Rees, who faced a tough loss in his first match, rower Meghan Montgomery of the mixed coxed four, sailors Bruce Millar, John McRoberts, and Stacie Louttit, and wheelchair basketball players Jessica Vliegenthart and Janet McLachlan, an ex-UVic Vikes player.

NCAA visitors top Vikes The Eastern Washington Eagles, an NCAA Div. 1 team, defeated the UVic Vikes 77-58 in a men’s basketball exhibition match at UVic’s McKinnon Gymnasium on Sunday.

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The reshaping of the Victoria Royals roster took a signficant step forward on Sunday as 20-year-olds Keith Hamilton and Mike Forsyth were placed on waivers. Western Hockey League teams are restricted to three 20-year-olds. Defenceman Tyler Stahl and forward Jamie Crooks will use up two of the Royals’ three spots. Hamilton thanked the team through Twitter on Sunday, and called it a “classy organization with even classier people.” After he started the majority of the Royals games in 2011-12,

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Vikes launch into soccer season with wins The road to the CIS women’s soccer championships in Victoria this November is underway. The UVic Vikes drew 1-1 against the visiting Alberta Pandas at Centennial Stadium on Friday night to open the CIS season. Midfielder Mallory Hackett scored the equalizer for the Vikes. The women’s squad fared better on Saturday when Emma Greig scored a hat trick to spark the Vikes to a 5-0 win over the Mount Royal Cougars. Hackett and Lindsay Hoetzel also scored against Mount Royal. The Vikes men’s soccer team gave a cold

welcome to the UNBC Timberwolves, sweeping the CIS newcomers with 3-1 and 8-0 defeats on Friday and Saturday at Centennial Stadium. Craig Taylor scored twice and Craig Gorman once in Friday’s game. Cameron Stokes spotted the Vikes two goals on Saturday, as Vikes Thomas Mallette, Adam Plantinga, Kurt Macaulay, Craig Taylor, Nicholas Mavrikos and Sam Prette added one goal each. Thirteen Vikes are returning to the men’s roster which won the 2011 championship. sports@vicnews.com

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DEATHS

PERSONALS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

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LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enroll today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

LOST AND FOUND

Babecy, Harry G. 1924 - 2012 Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2012 in Victoria BC. Beloved husband to Helen of 58 years. Loving father of Rosemary (Mark Dunlop), Bill ( Liz) and Jo-Anne Babecy (Jason). Proud grandpa of Greg, Ryan, Jennifer, Bethany, Cloey and Glenn. Survived by his dear brothers Mike and Johnny and sisters Margaret and Betty. Predeceased by his sister, Dora. Harry was a valuable employee with Juan de Fuca Hospitals in maintenance service for 31 years. After many years of dedicated service Harry was promoted to Assistant Head of Maintenance. When Harry was active he had a passion for golﬁng, curling, ﬁshing and hockey night in Canada. Our dear father was always willing to lend a hand. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held at SANDS FUNERAL CHAPEL - (Colwood) B.C, 317 Goldstream Ave., (250) 478-3821 on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary, 796 Goldstream Ave. Langford, B.C. on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11a.m. Burial to follow at Hatley Memorial Gardens.

FOUND: DOG (Shih-Tzu X/Pomeranian) beige/white on a leash, Interurban/Grange. Call (250)479-8794.

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

LIVE-IN Manager for Self Storage Warehouse in South Surrey. Couple preferred. Generous salary plus two bdrm apartment. Send resumes and cover letter to: employment@sunnysidestorage.ca

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HELP WANTED ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper ﬂyer insertion Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays. $10.25 per hour. Evenings 5pm to 1am. Also occasional 9am to 5pm shifts available. No experience required. Please apply in person between 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday at Goldstream Press (Island Publishers). #200-770 Enterprise Crescent.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proﬁt sharing, paid overtime, beneﬁts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1923 today for an interview.

40 HRS/WEEK, job involves comm./res. window cleaning, pressure washing and gutter cleaning. Looking for 2-3 employees with high-rise window cleaning exp. Wages negotiable upon exp. Beneﬁts avail. Call (250)881-8181 or email: vicwindows@shaw.ca

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and beneﬁt package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com

HELP WANTED

Editor 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., Canada’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

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has following job positions open: Baker/Chef/Cook/ Deli Cashier. Only experienced and mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FT/PT Graduate Service Reps

Our campuses throughout BC are recruiting for FT and PT Graduate Services Representatives (GSR). The GSR will support current students by facilitating job search training, following up with future graduates with solid career development advice, and monitoring their progress on student loan repayment. You have a CCDP designation (or in the field of study) and a minimum 4 years’ experience in the career development field. You are skilled at networking and up to date on current labour markets. For details and to apply on-line, visit our website at http://www.sprottshaw.com/about/were-hiring/

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, September 12, 2012 PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Creative Services Graphic Designer - Full Time The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaper’s production department. This full time position requires the successful applicant to be proﬁcient in AdobeCS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Those interested in applying should submit their resumé by Friday, September 21, 2012 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conﬁdence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

TIM HORTONS,1820 Island Hwy, 1 position available for Full time Supervisor. Must be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for 40 hours per week. 12.00/hour. Must have 1 to 2 years experience in supervising in quick service restaurant, and holding valid food safe and ﬁrst aid certiﬁcates. Apply in restaurant between 7am and 3pm or email timhorton2538@hotmail.com.

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28$30/hour, Journeyperson $32$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Proﬁt sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (ofﬁce)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

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SHOP-RIDER 4W SCOOTER new batteries, annual checkup. New Evolution 4 wheel walker w/basket+ additional Walker. Very fancy wine rack, w/lock & key. Fireplace tools. Call for more details, (250)380-4092.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified and experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher and Processor Operators. Out of town and camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. ALPINE Truck Repair seeking 2 experienced licenced heavy duty/Commercial transport Mechanics. CVI certificate an asset. Resume: hr@alpinegroup.ca Competitive wages & benefits. FRAMERS

NEEDED.

Daytona

Homes in Regina and Saskatoon, SK are looking for subcontractor framers to join our team! If you are looking for competitive pay, a fast paced environment and you are willing to relocate, please contact

Jeff at 306-779-2288 ext 284 or email jknowlton@daytonahomes.ca.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com

HELP WANTED

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com

EXP. TICKETED, Autobody Tech required to perform quality, efﬁcient repairs. Beneﬁts Available. Wage based on experience. Fax 250-287-2432 Email: richsauto@shaw.ca FABRICATOR with pressure vessel exp. req’d for M/R union shop. Stable F/T position. Email resume mike@emmfg.com

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; (cell) 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online www.torqueindustrial.com

VOLUNTEERS The British Columbia Press Council

ASSISTANT BAKERY MANAGER www.countrygrocer.com

Our growing company has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced supervisor or manager that is interested in joining our dynamic Bakery Management Team. You ideally have a minimum of 2 to 3 years management or supervisory experience in a retail environment. Previous baking experience an asset. You are organized, able to lead and manage people and thrive in a fast paced environment. We offer a fun Team atmosphere, a competitive compensation package and opportunities for the future. To apply email hr@countrygrocer.com. If you feel you ﬁt our proﬁle we would like to talk to you about your future! We look forward to working with you!

is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council. VOLUNTEER VISITORS are needed to visit isolated seniors following hospitalization. Training on community resources and seniors issues begins in October. Phone Seniors Serving Seniors at 250382-4331.

PERSONAL SERVICES

EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCE OPPORTUNITY! www.countrygrocer.com

ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS. All Ages & Levels. Have fun while learning to play. (Will drive). Call 250-881-5549.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

The Candidate Proﬁle: This unique full time opportunity will appeal to the produce professional with 3 – 5 years of experience who is interested in working closely with a dynamic growing produce team and would like to advance in their career. We offer a fun team environment, varied schedules, competitive wages, beneﬁts and an RSP plan. If you have a “can do” attitude, great customer service skills and a desire to succeed we would like to talk to you about your future! To apply email hr@countrygrocer.com. We look forward to working with you!

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

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

FREE ITEMS FREE 1976 26” TV w/cabinet. 1976 stereo bar w/8track cassette deck, turn table, AM/FM radio. You pick-up. Both in perfect condition. Call (778)430-5599.

VIC & TONI Are RETIRING! 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, Large Tarps, Pallet Jack, More! Bring Your Truck or Van & Bank Card, Be Ready! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C

WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Shower Seats. Avail thru MEDIchair locations. Aquassure 1-866-404-8827

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA ELECTONE Organ C35, good condition, great for home, hall or church. Asking $2500. Call 250-386-9881 (afternoon or evenings.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER. #30 Lekwammen Drive. 55+ complex. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, den, family room, dbl. garage. LP $319,900. Irma (250)477-4117

FRIENDLY FRANK 29 VICTORIA Celiac News issues, cost $3/each. $15/all. Call (250)383-5390.

BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum, $25. Pillar style fan with remote, $25. (250)590-0030. BOOM BOX. AM/FM Radio, CD, cassette. Ext. warrantee. $15. (778)440-3084. CHILD’S LITTLE Tyke safety swing, $20. (250)479-8955. KITCHEN TABLE, 4 chairs, Canadian Maple. $75 obo. Call (250)478-3420. NEW JIG-SAW, $25. 2.5 cakes of buffalo wool, $25. Fish tank, $10. 250-857-7280.

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

HOMES WANTED SOOKE RANCHER Beautiful, immaculate, 1,649 sq ft executive rancher located in Whiffen Spit Estates, Sooke, BC. 10,000+ sq ft lot. Asking price $429,900. 250-686-5372 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

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOME THEATER Audio system, boxed, never used, $300. Collector plates (endangered species), full set (10), $200. Call (250)474-2325. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

HOUSES FOR SALE

VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter? Meridian RV Resort. Good Sam-Trailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at www.meridianrvresort.com or call 1-866-770-0080.

FREE SINGLE bed, box spring and mattress, very clean. Call (250)383-1636.

42 PIECES OF Imperial Stainless Steel dinner service for 8. Asking $25. (250)656-1640.

LAKEFRONT PROPERTYDesirable location in Sooke, $575,000. View by appt. (250)658-9133.

FABULOUS SWEEPING OCEAN VIEWS Looking for an incredible low maintenance home with minimal yard work, amazing views & move-in ready? Beautiful 2bdrm + large den, two sunrooms, two decks, hardwood ﬂoors, gas F/P, skylights, 2.5 baths, garage + more. Built for view & privacy. 2200 sq ft. Dead-end, quiet street steps to beach. Saxe Point Park area. $575,000. 250-383-0206, 250-382-7890. Seasidevictoria@gmail.com SIDNEY 4 bed/3 bath family home with suite. $499,900. Ph: 250-701-0323

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

By Owner, $47,900. 1260sqft, 3 bdrm mobile, exc. cond., 5 new stainless appl, W/D. Fully upgraded. New furnace, air tight stove. Family park. Call (250)478-8455. URGENT SALE! IMMACULATE DOUBLE-WIDE LANNON CREEK $118,000 250-642-5707

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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.

RENT-TO-OWN in Cobble Hill, Open concept home, fully irrigated landscaped yard w/hot tub. 2Bdrm upstairs w/2Bdrm in-law-suite downstairs. Close to Shawigan Lake, 30 minutes to Victoria & 20 minutes to Duncan. $2100/m. $500/m rent credit. Apply at: www.Island-Rent-To-Own.com

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

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1999 ML 320 V6 Mercedes Benz SUV, good shape, low mileage. New tires, loaded, 4 wheel drive, $9000 obo. Call (250)478-5836 or cell (250)818-5754.

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUITES, UPPER

AUTO SERVICES

GREAT HOUSING. $425$625. Clean, quiet, comfortable. All incl. 778-977-8288

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.

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COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, 4th ﬂoor, elevator, 5 appls, insuite laundry, F/P, prkg incl’d, N/P. $1100. Oct. 1. (250)474-6855.

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.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COLWOOD, UNFURN’D room available, incls all utils, $450. (Avail immed). 250-858-6930.

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

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

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

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CARS

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared W/D, own ent, patio, NS/NP. $850 incls utils, 250-391-7915

1984 380 SE Mercedes, 126. Daily driver, gold with sunroof. Leather interior, no rust. $1800. obo. (250)595-7573.

LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $900 mo all util’s incl. Avail Sept. 15th. NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

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

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local, only 65,000 kms. Super clean inside & out. Exc cond. Well maintained. $9900 obo. Call 250-995-1378.

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

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677 (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK No lawn we can’t ﬁx. Cleanups, fall pruning, blackberry, ivy & weed removal, 24yrs. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiﬁed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.

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

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

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Victoria housing project OK’d Daniel Palmer News staff

Victoria city council approved the development of a non-profit affordable housing building last Friday, a venture that could become more common as housing prices continue to rise. The 68-unit, four storey building will replace the aging Friendly Inn Motel buildings at 35-39 Gorge Rd. E. and will consist of studios, one- to three-bedroom units and five townhouses. The Greater Victoria Housing Society and Greater Victoria Rental Development Society, both non-profits, presented a joint application to city hall to

build the structure. “Right now, we’re targeting $675 rent for the studios,” said Kaye Melliship, executive director at Greater Victoria Housing Society. “We may do better than that, and it really will depend on our mortgage when it opens in 2014.” Three-bedroom units could rent for a maximum amount of $1,475. “For the new building, there will be a maximum (annual) income of about $65,000 as a household to qualify,” she added. The housing society will also assume management of the building when it is completed.

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A similar 52-unit building opened in March at 21 Gorge Rd. E. and has early signs of success, Melliship said. Coun. Marianne Alto praised the joint venture between the two non-profits. “Both of these organizations are hugely committed to creating greater affordable housing opportunities,” Alto said. “To have them come together like this … and present a well-designed project is something that should be applauded.” Melliship said rental prices have cooled in recent months, a trend that will inevitably turn around again. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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