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Inside today: Next week marks the first anniversary of Jeneece Place at Victoria General Hospital. On Page A5, reporter Charla Huber hears from people on both sides of the facility for families of pediatric patients.

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Kimberly Proctor’s family calls for change Kimberly’s Law aims to beef up threat assessment of students and toughen up the Young Offenders Act Kyle Wells News staff

Kimberly Proctor’s family wants to see the provincial and federal governments make changes to help prevent a similar crime from ever happening again. With letters sent to both Stephen Harper and Christy Clark, and the collective legal advice from Victoria lawyers backing them up, the Proctor family is calling for the enactment of changes grouped under an umbrella called Kimberly’s Law. The changes include increased preventative measures aimed at stopping violent youth crime before it happens, and harsher penalties for youth convicted of murder. For the first time since Kimberly’s killers were sentence in April 2011, her In seven years parents spoke to the media. we’re going to Joined by their have to go before son Rob, Kimberly’s a parole hearing grandparents and two aunts, Fred and and get dragged Lucy Proctor kicked through all this off their lobbying campaign last week. garbage again. Victoria lawyer Fred Proctor, Troy DeSouza is repKimberly’s father resenting the family in their quest to have seven proposals made into law. In March 2010, 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor was brutally raped and murdered by two teenagers she knew from Pacific secondary in Colwood. The boys pled guilty to first-degree murder and were sentenced in spring 2011 to life imprisonment – 25 years – with no chance of parole for 10 years. Fred said the changes being requested could help other families avoid the pain experienced by his family. “As you can imagine, (it’s) somewhat difficult to be here today,” he said on Friday during a press conference at DeSouza’s law office in Saanich. “We came to realize this could have

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Lucy and Fred Proctor, whose 18-year-old daughter Kimberly was brutally murdered in 2010 by two classmates, are calling for changes to the justice system intended to prevent violence and create harsher penalties for young offenders convicted of murder. been anybody’s child that was murdered in this way. Hopefully some good can come of this, some change, for the better for the future for all.” “We know that we can never get Kim back, but we hope that some good can come out of this,” Lucy said. “I don’t wish this upon anybody.” Family members expressed disappointment that Kruse Wellwood and Cameron Moffat are eligible for parole relatively early into their sentence. The Proctors want a 25-year prison term to mean just that for young offenders convicted of murder. “In seven years time we’re going to have to go before a parole hearing and get dragged through all this garbage again,” Fred said. “These two individuals, if you know the details, there’s no possible way they could be reintegrated into society, period, so why do we even have to look at that possibility 10 years

later? It’s ridiculous.” The seven proposals were reviewed and discussed by a number of lawyers in the Victoria Bar Association. “We have tremendous support here in Victoria in the legal community and we’re very grateful for their expertise,” DeSouza said. The letters to the premier and prime minister were sent on Jan. 4 and DeSouza expects the process to move slowly. “It’s really going to be in the hands of our elected officials and government,” DeSouza said. “We’re very hopeful. This is a first step... We believe that there’s consensus with Canadians for these proposals. It’s going to take some time though.” Meanwhile, a campaign is in the works and the family will continue to work at supporting Kimberly’s Law and getting the public on board. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

Kimberly’s Law highlights Q The first three proposals of Kimberly’s Law speak to preventative steps for stopping violence before it happens: 1. Implementing national threat assessment protocols for schools to help identify threatening behaviour in students. 2. Court-ordered mandatory counselling and treatment for students identified as “isolated, aggressive or problematic.” 3. Holding parents financially responsible for the actions of their children and forcing them to pay relief in cases involving injury or death. Q Other proposals call for young offender amendments to increase accountability for youth convicted of first or second-degree murder: 1. Trying in adult court anyone 16 or older who is charged with murder 2. Sentencing young offenders as an adult if convicted. 3. Allowing publication of young offenders’ names upon entering a guilty plea for murder. 4. Keeping youth charged with or convicted of murder separate from other inmates, to prevent the spread of that person’s negative influence.

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Langford firefighters give woman one final gift Annual tradition brought up close and personal to resident Charla Huber News staff

One of Santa’s biggest fans received one final gift, courtesy of Langford Fire Rescue. Bev Sutton had never missed a Santa

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chocolate had to be at least 10 years old. Now Dave has two children, 10 and 12, and both throw chocolate to Santa. Due to her weak condition, Bev couldn’t go outside to see the truck pass by this time. Knowing how important the occasion was to his wife, Lloyd Sutton asked his neighbour, Langford Fire Rescue Lt. Kim Reach, if Santa might make a special trip. The department, and Obersteller, were happy to oblige. “It can’t get more inspiring than this happening on Christmas Eve,” said Fire Chief Bob Beckett. “That’s what Christmas is all about. I am incredibly grateful we were able to do this. It brought tear to my eyes.” charla@goldstream gazette.com

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No.1453. 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, 21 January 2013, 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.

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When Keith Jones Jr. was born Oct. 22, weighing three pounds, two ounces, doctors told his mother, Jessica Jones, he’d be staying in the hospital for a while. Jones wasn’t due until January. On Nov. 7 the infant was transferred from B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to Victoria General Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Mom was offered a bed at Jeneece Place, just across the parking lot. “It’s really nice here, it’s far from home, but it feels like a home, it’s very warm and welcoming,” said Jones, a Duncan resident who went home with her baby in mid-December. Her story is one of many to come out of Jeneece Place in the year since it opened to provide respite for family members of pediatric patients at VGH. When she’s not providing a shoulder to lean on, the facility’s house manager, Christina Peacock, is busy vacuuming, making beds or doing laundry. “Most importantly I welcome families and show them the house,” she said. Jeneece Place can house 10 families at a time and is often at or over capacity. Some families have even slept in campers or a school bus in the parking lot. The client families are generally divided into three categories: those with premature or sick babies, people with scheduled appointments and those dealing with injuries from emergency situations such as fires or car crashes. Priority is given to non-residents. Among the nearly 300 family members who have stayed at the house are people from Prince Edward Island and France.

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Kimberly’s Law good start point We applaud the family of Kimberly Proctor for standing up for change, knowing that doing so would thrust the tragic and painful case of their daughter’s murder back into the spotlight. We are reminded of the efforts of Grant De Patie’s parents. Their lobbying for new regulations to protect late-night service station workers, prompted by their son’s death in 2005 as he tried to stop a gasoline thief in Maple Ridge, led to Grant’s Law, which ultimately mandated pre-payment Creating new for gas transactions. Kimberly’s Law legislation takes calls for a cluster of time, patience proposals, including changes to the federal Young Offender’s Act and a national strategy to single out youth with possible violent tendencies and steer them toward support. Some of the lawyer-reviewed proposals have merit, such as the creation of specific protocols that would allow schools to more quickly identify individuals who show potential for threatening or dangerous behaviour. Others seem unenforceable, such as making parents financially responsible for the human damages caused by their children, in cases of murders committed by youth. Civil court already provides a venue to dispute instances of personal loss. Not only that, the creation of a blanket law for financial liability – even in murder cases – ignores the legal tenet that says every case must be heard on its merits. While another proposal, the bumping up of youth to adult court for both murder trials and sentencing, makes sense, it would not jive with the financial liability request. How can we make parents responsible for the actions of their “adult” children? Kimberly’s Law involves many jurisdictions and authorities. Therefore, the chances of it proceeding as written are very slim indeed. But as with any piece of legislation, it takes time to hammer out the best workable solution, one that will have a lasting effect. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: 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.

Kindness could be key to long life This story does not deny or thinking robots) will write human religion. It opens a second-string personalities into computers so faith in earthly immortality. they can be played back, and will People who control a segment of the call themselves universe. “transhumanists” cherish That control will be that hope. Arguably some friendly, if humans build findings of science offer a barricades against a hint of support. robotic takeover. Thinking Scientists have robots – if they really discovered a creature can be created – would that never dies, the have no reason to respect immortal freshwater humans unless respect is polyp, hydra, a small programmed into them. spindly piece of tissue They could make science G.E. Mortimore that reproduces by fiction come true by Think about it budding off tiny replicas wiping humans out. of itself, without any need Scientists are for a partner. manipulating hydra’s genetic Some humans would see that makeup and exploring the state of affairs as intolerable. possibility that the secrets of that Polyps may be happy, but who creature’s biology might be applied knows how a polyp feels? to stretching the human lifespan. Indefinitely long, deep-thinking One gene relates to long life, life is only one goal for the Ben Coxworth tells us in Gizmag, transhumanists, which can be reporting the work of Anna-Marei Googled at “Top Ten Transhumanist Böhm and colleagues at Kiel Technologies.” University in Germany. Scores of corpses repose in The FoxO gene exists in all American deep-freeze cylinders, animals, including humans and awaiting the day when science hydra. It is especially strong in can fix the diseases that killed people 100 years old or more. them. That is Transhumanist The hydra research group Technology 10. Frozen-solid frogs “demonstrated for the first time have thawed and awakened to life. that there is a direct link between Transhumanists hope frozen people the FoxO gene and aging,” said will do the same. Thomas Bosch, lead researcher. Transhumanists move forward FoxO plays a key part in in imagination from today’s determining lifespans, which developing technology of brain depend on stem cells and the implants that will make the blind strength of the immune system. see and the deaf hear, into an age Scientists have cured Lou Gehrig’s when enhanced superhumans (and/ disease in mice and may cure it

in humans. Michael Anissimov, author of Top Ten Transhumanist Technologies, is optimistic. “Within a couple of decades,” he predicts, “anti-aging therapies will improve to the point where we are gaining more than an extra year of lifespan per year, reaching ‘longevity escape velocity,’ culminating in indefinite lifespans.” Could be. A few people in high places believe it. The world’s first openly transhumanist politician, Giuseppe Vatinno, is serving in Italy’s parliament. Demographers are checking out areas where men and women equally live past the age of 100 in numbers 10 times the rate that prevails elsewhere. On the CBC radio program “Ideas,” developmental psychologist Susan Pinker reported on her visit to one such zone of supercentenarians, in the mountains of Sardinia. People of that zone are physically hard workers, shepherds and farmers who walk long distances (20 kilometres or more is a common day’s travel). They look after one another, live a closely-knit social life and have access to modern health care. Those are the main long-life factors in Sardinia and probably in similar zones in Japan, Greece and Costa Rica. You might say that transhuman action and the neighbourly kindness advocated by the major religions find common ground in those long-life zones. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

‘Polyps may be happy, but who knows how polyps feel?’

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, January 16, 2013

LETTERS Tolerance and not acceptance leads to communication, change Re: I don’t want to be tolerated (Column, Jan. 4) I see that Charla Huber’s piece was “written in ink.” I hope she doesn’t really believe that status quo should be carved in stone. Her definition of tolerance is way off-mark and the suggestion we should simply accept things with which we do not agree is crass. The claim that “tolerating is still enabling people to hate,” ignores completely that it is tolerance, rather than acceptance, which enables communication and change. Furthermore, she is wrong to suggest that acceptance is everything “if we want to make this world a better place.” History tells the lie to that. For example, did transported slaves in America, the French proletariat or the downtrodden British working class give up hope of freedom or justice and simply accept the overwhelming “done deals” that ruled their lives?

If they had, where would democracy be now in those countries? Rather, it was their tolerance, until the time was right, that made change possible for them. The same is true of Eastern Europe and the Middle East, where although people have had to tolerate evil rule, they have never accepted it just because the odds were stacked against them. Some of Ms. Huber’s examples are too frivolous for comment (where boxes of crayons, bush-eating deer and Scotch broom come into all this is totally beyond me), but she should be reminded that in the classroom, tolerance and acceptance of every individual student’s needs, whether easy or difficult, are dealt with every day as an integral part of good teaching practice. Sorry Ms. Huber, although I can tolerate your right to the opinion, I cannot accept that “tolerance” is the poor

cousin of “acceptance.” Their relationship has always been, and will forever remain, much closer and interdependent than that. Derrick Johns Oak Bay

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Fighting for beliefs needs to be relabelled Re: I don’t want to be tolerated (Column, Jan. 4) Thank you to Charla Huber for her article. I agree that acceptance is a much healthier way of being and I believe it can lead to a more wholesome community. I would suggest that we stop “fighting” for what we believe in. How about simply challenging something or working for what we want? Why not encourage competition to exchange the language – and thus the behaviour – of fighting for or against something in this grand new year? Joanna Wilkinson Victoria

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The City of Langford needs to add more crosswalks to its main roads. Like it or not, Langford is growing in population. Unfortunately, the number of crosswalks on main roads such as Sooke Road have not been increased to reflect the increase in pedestrians. We walk on Sooke Road and along the entire 2.5-kilometre stretch from Happy Valley Road past Slegg Lumber, there is only one crosswalk – mid-way at Luxton. At the Glen Lake intersection, we cannot cross Sooke Road without risking our lives facing speeding traffic. I can imagine how life would have been different for A.J. Wakeling’s family if Langford had actually been pro-active enough to install a crosswalk at the bus stop near Slegg Lumber on Sooke Road for him to cross safely. It is about time Langford found a few dollars to paint some crosswalks, especially on all the main roads at bus stops and intersections. Maybe they could save the lives of other children before tragedy strikes again. Lara Allsopp Langford

Re: Is gas the enviro-villain of 2013? (B.C. Views, Jan. 2) Columnist Tom Fletcher suggested that only powerful Americans are concerned about Canadian energy projects. Well Tom, I am Canadian and I care. The fact that I agree with American environmentalists is about as material as your agreement with large corporate interests, which possess significantly more capital than the $60 million “war chest” you reference. Chevron, for example, which owns a substantial interest in the liquid natural gas operation in Kitimat, is an American company that had a net income of more than $26 billion in 2011. I think your perspective is fracked, Mr. Fletcher. Concern exists among Canadians and the power dynamics are weighed heavily in the favour of industry. Matthew Greeno Victoria

Options make sense for treatment money Re: Alternate project list for CRD funding (Letters, Jan. 4) At last, a very sensible letter written on this subject. I felt uplifted by Craig

Carmichael’s letter. All the things he mentioned are far more necessary now, and our sewage treatment method has been working well, so if a thing’s working, don’t fix it. Gillian Smith Saanich

Full-time tenants suggested for Manor Re: The Craigflower Manor and School House. I would like to suggest that the Manor have accommodation built into it for a couple. In this way, much of it could be heated and hopefully it has nearby water and sewer. Many places in England have areas of a show house reserved as a residence. The building needs care, not necessarily to be shown, to make money. As for the school, Saanich should be approached now to lift the building and turn it, so as to allow a wider road to be built when the bridge goes ahead. I believe anyone should recognize the value of the structure, but not in its present position. Don’t forget, Queen Elizabeth has visited the site. Peter C. Scott Victoria

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Langford proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1451. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by Bylaw No. 1451 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, 21 January 2013, 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. Purpose

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An algae bloom in Langford Lake has city officials cautioning people and those with pets to stay out of the lake, due to concerns over toxicity. The bloom began in mid-December, despite the use last summer of a new aerator installed to control these types of situations. The 4,627-kilogram device was put in place in August and replaced a much smaller one installed in 1985. The aerator was turned off less than two months later, since the lake gener-

A new aerator was installed in Langford Lake in August. An algae bloom is currently causing the city to recommend people stay out of the lake. Charla Huber News staff

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enough to make a difference in the winter bloom, Nielsen said. This yearâ€™s plan is to run the device from mid-spring until fall, he added. â€œThe new aerator was installed because the oxygen was so low. Itâ€™s already made a big difference. The fish are more active.â€? Before it was installed, he said, â€œall of the big fish would hang out in one zone.â€? charla@goldstream gazette.com

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Friday, Jan. 18 is country night at the Station House Pub, 737 Goldstream Ave. in Langford. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. kick up your heels to the sounds of Victoria-based new country cover band Montgomery County. For more information go to stationhousepub.ca.

IMAX still selling an experience Film festival takes viewers around the world and undersea Kyle Wells News staff

From burning oil fields in Kuwait, to the peak of Everest, to a 370 km/h drive in an Indy car, this year’s selection for the IMAX Film Festival promises to expand horizons. For the second year running, IMAX Victoria is bringing in a selection of old favourites and new epic features for the six-week festival, which last year drew in about 49,000 viewers. Theatre director Paul Wild said people still come to IMAX for one main reason: the experience. “Just that big screen, and the clarity of images, and just taking you away for 40 or 45 minutes and really putting you there,” Wild said. “I think people still really enjoy it.” As cinemas switch to digital format, seeing actual film projec-

tion is becoming somewhat of a novelty too, especially 70mm. Although IMAX has opened screens in many commercial movie theatres, including SilverCity Victoria and Cineplex Odeon West Shore, those screens are still significantly smaller than the mainstay IMAX Victoria and use digital projectors. Wild said most people in the industry agree that despite digital projection being cheaper and easier to use, and the technology for it ever improving, it still doesn’t look as good as film. “One of the attributes of IMAX productions has always been high resolution and the clarity,” Wild said. One day, as technology improves, IMAX Victoria will make the switch (albeit reluctantly, said Wild), but for now prints for the festival, all in 70mm film, are being brought in from as far away as Ontario, Oregon and Kentucky. Sharks features up-close encounters with Great Whites, Hammerheads and other species of the great predator as audiences follow a team of ocean explorers observ-

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Gavin McKinney (director of photography), left, with JeanJacques Mantello (film director) and the 140-pound proprietary underwater camera rig housing used to shoot Sharks. ing sharks in their natural habitats throughout the oceans of the world. Salt Spring Island filmmaker David Douglas’ Academy Award nominated Fires of Kuwait returns, taking viewers into the centre of the out-of-control oil fires that burned following the Persian Gulf

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War. The film follows the work of firefighters to quell the blazes after retreating Iraqi troops set fire to more than 600 oil wells. “It was really a powerful film. It was just staggering,” said Wild of Fires of Kuwait. “You could almost feel the heat coming off of the screen. It was very,

very amazing.” Also opening with the festival is Mysteries of the Great Lakes, a journey through the headwaters of Lake Superior to the edge of Lake Ontario, and all the nature, landscapes and history in between. Returning to IMAX Victoria, due to popular demand, is Everest, the dramatic true story of a team of climbers trekking to the top of the world’s tallest mountain. Super Speedway puts audiences in the driver’s seat of an Indy car as they zip through the world of championship auto racing. On board cameras capture the cars in action, as Michael Andretti and his Newman/Haas racing team vie for the championship. Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees runs wild as it follows the famous field researcher and the subject of her studies. The film looks at Goodall’s over 40 years of work with chimps at Gombe Park on Lake Tangayka in Africa and peeks into the daily lives of chimp families. For more information visit imaxvictoria.com. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL 45 View Royal Ave., Town Hall Council Appointments to Advisory Committees and Sub-Committees

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January 7 and 21 February 4 and 18 March 4 and 18 April 2 and 15 May 6 and 21 June 3 and 17 July 15 August 19 September 3 and 23 October 7 and 21 November 4 and 18 December 2 and 16 Regularly Scheduled Council meetings are held at the Old School House 1589 Millstream Road @ 7pm A 2013 Council meeting calendar is available at the District Ofﬁce, website or by email. District of Highlands 1980 Millstream Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6H1 P: 250-474-1773 | F: 250-474-3677 Website: www.highlands.ca Email: tneurauter@highlands.ca

Advisory Committees The Town of View Royal is now receiving applications from interested citizens to serve for a two-year term (from March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2015) on one of its advisory committees. Advisory committees consist of Parks, Recreation and Environment; Transportation; and Planning and Development. Committees typically meet bi-monthly to consider current development applications and policy issues referred by Council. Sub-Committees Council is also seeking applications from citizens wishing to serve on subcommittees that may be formed from time to time to consider items pertinent to the work of the advisory committees. A list of potential sub-committee members is prepared annually in order that interested participants can be readily convened. Sub-committees may be formed around the following issues: Arts/Culture Community Planning/Urban Design Economic Development Trails & Greenways

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How to Apply: There are two separate applications – one for advisory committees and one for sub-committees, including the existing Trails and Greenways Sub-Committee. Citizens interested in participating are invited to obtain the appropriate form from the Town of View Royal and forward the completed form to: Elena Bolster, Deputy Municipal Clerk, Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 1A6, fax 250-727-9551 or email to info@ viewroyal.ca. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013. Applications are also available on the Town of View Royal website at www. viewroyal.ca. Additional Volunteer Opportunities – Emergency Program The Town of View Royal Emergency Program is looking for volunteers who are willing to serve at a moment’s notice. The Emergency Program maintains effective awareness, preparedness, response and recovery initiatives to reduce the human and mnancial costs of emergencies and disasters. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Town’s Emergency Program c/o View Royal Fire Rescue Department at 250-479-7322 or email info@viewroyal.ca.

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ARTS LISTINGS IN BRIEF

Visit the extraordinary at Eclectic Gallery Mixed media artist Krys Jervis has a strong body of work expressing the extraordinary in the mundane. She has the ability to recognize the essence of her subject through metaphor. Jervis’ foundation in arts education and extensive travel influence her abstract compositions, rich use of colour and varied textures. She is a frequent exhibitor at the Sooke and Sidney fine arts shows, Moss Street Paint-in, and numerous regional shows. Her most recent composition invites closer inspection with flowing bold brush strokes and vivid portrayal of landscape. Of European background, her paintings portray an explicit visual sense of the world. See Krys Jervis’ work at Eclectic Gallery, 2170 Oak Bay Ave. until Feb. 9.

Smokin’ Saturday night with the MoJos Hard-drivin’ blues and funky reggae are alive and kicking as Harris Gilmore and the MoJos take the stage at the 6 Mile Pub, 494 Island Hwy. Jan. 19. Buckle up for this free show

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Primavera is among Krys Jervis’ works on display at Eclectic Gallery until Feb. 9. which starts at 8:30 p.m. Call 250-478-3121 for more information.

Follow the path of a warrior Social Justice Film Night presents the documentary Eyes of the Rainbow, at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at 2994 Douglas St. (BCGEU Hall). The film deals with the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army leader who escaped from a U.S. prison and was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 30 years. The film visits Shakur in Havana and she talks about her history and life in Cuba. Admission is by donation. The film is sponsored by Victoria Friends of Cuba. More information is available at victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com.

Doc screening and director Q&A Stress, self awareness and the science and power of imagination take centre screen at Alix Goolden Hall next week during a documentary screening followed by filmmaker Q&A. Set in the New Mexico State Penitentiary, People v. The State of Illusion discusses achieving happiness and capacity for change through interviews with experts in neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology and quantum physics. Writer/producer Austin Vickers will attend for a discussion post-show. The film screens at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets are $15 in advance at thestateofillusion.com or $20 at the door.

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Langford will consider issuance of a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 21 January 2013, at 7:00 pm. File

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COPIES of the complete proposed TEMPORARY USE PERMIT and other related material may be viewed during normal working hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 7 January 2013 to Monday, 21 January 2013, inclusive, at the Langford City Hall, Second Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Kyle McStravick at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Temporary Use Permit. Jim Bowden Administrator

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Alistair Wicks, left, franchise owner of Home Instead Seniors Care in Saanich, looks over some dementia literature with community outreach co-ordinator Ann Margeson. employs 50 full-and part-time trained caregivers here, some of whom are seniors themselves. Caregivers are matched with clients based as much on personality as any other skill. They can perform a range of duties, from basic chores and errands to providing companionship and

City of Langford NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Langford has received applications to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw Nos. 1441, 1447, 1448 and 1450. 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, 21 January 2013, 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

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assisting with more personal needs and medical issues. More than half of Home Instead’s local clients have some form of dementia. As such, the company has a major focus on public education and awareness of care options for dementia patients. During Alzheimer Awareness Month in B.C., Home Instead is hosting free family education sessions Jan. 22 and 29 and Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at its offices. – Home Instead Seniors Care, 222-1595 McKenzie Ave., 250382-6565, homeinstead. ca/3012

Morning meal chain opening Quebec-based Cora is opening a breakfast and lunch specialty cafe in the former Smitty’s space at 850 Douglas St. The chain has 121 restaurants nationwide, including three on the Lower Mainland. It features fresh ingredients and a fairly simple menu. Opening day is Jan. 21 at 6 a.m. Visit chezcora.com.

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COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaws and other material may be viewed during of¿ce hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 7 January 2013 to Monday, 21 January 2013, inclusive, at Langford City Hall. Please contact the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on these Bylaws. Jim Bowden, Administrator

Satnam S. Basi is new manager of retail banking for Canadian Western Bank Group’s branch at 1201 Douglas St. … James Fry has been hired as the new director of sales and marketing at the Hotel Grand Pacific … Chris Fudge is new executive director of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. He had stints with Tourism Whistler and the Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee. Send business news to editor@vicnews.com.

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Indoor season starts outside New coach brings specialty to Vikes Travis Paterson News staff

It was particularly cold on the track of Centennial Stadium on Thursday, Jan. 10 as the UVic Vikes track team went through its paces. Some athletes, such as 2012 Vikes rookie of the year Rachel Francois, took the cerebral approach and wore runners’ leggings. Others, such as Thomas Riva, toughed it out in a true runners’ outfit, as a wee pair of shorts exposed his long legs to the biting zero degree weather. National team athlete turned Vikes assistant coach Andrew Ellerton wasn’t above wearing gloves with his Vikes fleece sweater. Keeping his head somewhat warm was a Hockey Canada hat, a nod to his past and other passion, which he left behind as a teenager in Ontario to focus on running. Ellerton’s appointment with the Vikes began on Sept. 1, and already he’s helped the team to fourth at the CIS national cross country championships in November. January marks his first indoor season with the team, a place the 800-metre specialist, who would likely have represented Canada at the 2012 Olympics if not for an achilles heel injury, can share some insight. On Saturday (Jan. 13) the Vikes competed in the University of Washington Indoor Preview track meet. It was the first of many as the Vikes ramp up for the Canada West championships in late February and CIS championships in

early March. “Individually, with the upcoming indoor (track) season, really, it’s great to win but the whole point is to run your fastest in the summer, whether you’re going to the World University Games, under-20 world juniors or the (North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association) under-23 championships,” Ellerton said. Team wise, the Vikes have high hopes, as always. Last week Ellerton and head coach Brent Fougner landed ace recruit Tyler Smith. The 800-metre specialist from Wetaskiwin, Alta., will join the Vikes next year. “It’s a huge signing. We look at ourselves as a leading team in the CIS and to have Smith coming this year shows that. He’s probably the fastest high schooler in the country, close to it.”

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Thomas Riva in the 2012 Canada West 4x800m relay.

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Assistant coach Andrew Ellerton of the UVic Vikes cross country and track team is unsure about the future of his own running career. But the 800-metre specialist has a lot to offer the Vikes, having come to the team soon after an injury forced him to miss qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games. The Vikes men won its first 4x800-metre relay of the year on Saturday, the women came second. Still 18 and already with one of Canada’s top 800m times of one minute 47.9 seconds, Smith is a lock for the Vikes 4x800 relay team. Until then, the vaunted men’s relay team, which last year missed winning gold for the fifth straight year, isn’t set in stone. Second-year Riva and third-year Adam Gaudes will return to the team, both with sub 1:50 times in the 800m, along with Karl Robertson, who won gold with the relay team in his rookie season of 2009. Rookie Brendan Restall (Oak Bay High) is in the mix as a candidate to make the team. “The final spot(s) will be figured out as we go,” Ellerton said. Ellerton says he’d love to see the men’s 4x800m relay team return to the top of the CIS podium this year after its four-year gold run ended with silver this year, but is just one of many things on the Vikes’ hit list.

Riva, however, would love to get it back. “It was pretty disappointing letting the streak break last year, especially for Darren Mazzei, who would have ended his university career by winning (the 4x800m relay) five straight times,” Riva said.

Early results The Vikes men’s and women’s 4x800m relay teams started well at the UW Indoor Preview, with the men coming first and women second. Gaudes, Cole Peterson, Robertson and Riva teamed up for the men and ran a 7:39.38, ahead of second-place Washington’s 7:41.98. Francois, Emma Bibault, Jenica Moore (Oak Bay High) and Kendra Pomfret ran to second with a time of 9:14.31. Francois ran to third in the 600m in 1:32.39, while Gaudes was fourth among the men in the 600m

in a time of 1:19.67, and Restall crossed the line at 1:21.03. “Overall, it was a great start to our season,” Fougner said. “It gives the athletes a good idea of what they need to work on and it was nice to get the first race out of the way fairly early.” The University of Victoria men’s and women’s track teams will compete again in Seattle in two weeks’ time at the UW’s Invitational on Jan. 25.

Ex-Vike wins Pioneer 8K Former UVic Vikes track athlete Geoff Martinson won the first Frontrunners Island Race Series event of the season, the Harriers Pioneer 8K at the Saanich Fairgrounds on Sunday. Martinson won in 23 minutes and 49 seconds. Natasha Fraser set a new course record to win the women’s in 25:28. sports@vicnews.com

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His reinvention of “business casual” at the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon this year was one of the lesser accomplishments by Adam Campbell. The Vic West lawyer was named Canadian Male Ultra Trail Runner of the Year this week by Trail Running Canada and Impossible2Possible. It’s the inaugural release of the Canadian Trail Running Awards. Campbell completed an incredible year on the world ultra running scene, despite reducing his racing schedule due to injury. He started by winning the highly competitive Chuckanut 50km in Fairhaven, Wash., then completed his first 100-miler, finishing second at the Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji in Japan. Campbell then returned to Canada and won the 21km distance race of the Arc’teryx Squamish 50-miler event in August, and came fourth at The North Face Endurance 50-miler in San Francisco, where he took a wrong turn with the lead group. In October he set the Guinness World Record for fastest marathon run while wearing a suit, completing

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It’s the Fitzgerald triplets first and foremost, with a perfect supporting cast, at least that’s the hope. The Victoria Grizzlies’ finalized roster showed it is ready for a deep playoff run as it won a pair of one-goal games this weekend, 2-1 over the Chilliwack Chiefs at home on Saturday and 3-2 over the Alberni Bulldogs in Port Alberni on Friday night. Myles Fitzgerald scored the game-winner on Friday, an unassisted goal to break the Alberni hearts with 24 seconds remaining in the game. The Grizz were down 2-0 to start the third period against Alberni when Gerry and Myles each scored to tie it at two-two, Gerry with a power play goal three minutes into the third and Myles from

Leo and Gerry at the 11th-minute mark. The Grizz then tested their might as the reigning first-place team in the B.C. Hockey League against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday. The Chiefs recently held that post and are among the favourites to win the BCHL championship this year. Leo scored the first goal of the game against Chilliwack on the powerplay in the second period. Pierce Eviston scored the winning goal in the third period, his first goal with the Grizzlies since being acquired at the trade

deadline from the Vernon Vipers on Thursday. Eviston played for the Grizzlies in 2010-11 and scored 38 points in 44 games. The Grizz also traded forward Garrett Skrbich and future considerations to the Cowichan Capitals Hockey Club for Keyler Bruce. Elsewhere, former Victoria Cougars junior B player and Victoria Grizzlies forward Teal Burns was moved from the Capitals to Alberni as the Bulldogs loaded up with a few players for a playoff run. Burns is an over-ager this year and is back in the BCHL after two-plus seasons in the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks, Vancouver Giants and Everett Silvertips. The Grizz visit the Bulldogs on Wednesday. sports@vicnews.com

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Clinics start now to walk or run the TC10K in April

South fall to North at VIJHL All-Star game

Make that resolution real this month by starting a 14-week running or walking training program to target the April 28 TC10K. Clinics start the weekend of Jan. 19 and 20 at recreation centres in Greater Victoria. There are four programs, one for walking, and three running levels, with each tailored to beginners, intermediate and advanced. Register with any local recreation centre.

Saanich Braves rookie Nick Guerra and Victoria Cougars forward Nathan Chen-Mack both scored twice as the South defeated the North 9-6 in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s Annual Prospects Game on Sunday at Oceanside Place in Parksville. The North upset the heavily favoured South in the All-Star Classic 4-1. The South had 11 players from the first-place Cougars and second-place Braves.

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ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriďŹ c presence for your business.

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We, Misra Architect, are Agent for the Owner of property located at 467 Royal Bay Drive, Colwood, B.C. We have applied to the City of Colwood to have the property rezoned to accommodate a mixed use development with 15 two storey townhouse units, 54 condominium units in one six storey building and 70 apartment units for seniors housing in another six storey building. The interested public is invited to attend an information meeting on January 22, 2013 at the Olympic View Golf Course, 643 Latoria Road from 7pm to 9pm. We will have plans and a model of the development available for viewing. Our consultant team will be available to answer questions. If you have any questions prior to the meeting or if you cannot attend and wish to comment, please feel free to call Misra at 250-477-2934 or Brian French at 250-4745072.

PERSONALS STEAMWORKS: A club for men to meet men. 582 Johnson St., Victoria. 250-3836623 steamworksvictoria.com

LOST: GOLD bracelet with blue stones, sentimental. Lost in Sidney between Fish on 5th or Tanner Books. Reward. Call (250)544-4984. LOST: LADIES black scarf, Bay Centre top ďŹ‚oor washroom. Call 250-208-4211. LOST: SMARTCITY Laundry Card, Blanshard St. area, Jan. 10th. Call (250)381-3387.

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CHILDREN DAYCARE CENTERS HILLTOP FRIENDS LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Has full-time spot open January 2013 LPN owned and operated Located in Colwood on Triangle Mountain, just off Sooke Road. 6:30am-5pm, Monday -Friday. Call Chrissie @ 778-433-2056

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview PUT POWER Into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview THE ONE, The Only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. Youâ€™ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1888-999-7882.

FOUND LADIES bracelet Cordova Bay Rd, Sun, Dec 16. Call to identify, (250)658-5055.

WEâ€™RE ON THE WEB FOUND: STRING Beads, Dec. 7th, walkway, Holland Point Park. 250-381-8348.

INFORMATION

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Your Journey. Your Voice Are you preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test?

Citizenship 101 can help! Contact Keri at 250.361.9433 ext 247 or email keri@vircs.bc.ca to learn more.

HELP WANTED

TRAIN TO Be an Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certiďŹ ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

HELP WANTED AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. NEED A CHANGE? Looking for work? In the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information: www.dreamscreatethefuture.ca

Payroll Clerk required to join our dynamic fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization and time management skills, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate, accounting knowledge, payroll experience is an asset, must have the ability to work under strict deadlines. Fax resume 250-956-4888 or email kposlowsky@lemare.ca. Closing date January 23, 2013.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjob network.com

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IDL PROJECTS INC. IS HIRING NOW! IDL Projects Inc. is a dynamic rapidly growing, progressive construction company recruiting for a project in Kitimat, British Columbia. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

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Black Press Greater Victoria Newspapers, including Victoria News, Saanich News, Oak Bay News and Goldstream News Gazette, requires a Administrative and Marketing Assistant. A creative and organized individual, you will coordinate various marketing activities while playing an important role in the administration of our sales and creative team. From coordinating events to managing projects through our talented creative department, your focus on the importance of timelines is complemented by general administration expertise. Our ideal candidate enjoys the creative and administrative function of marketing and is always willing to pitch in to get the job done. Together with general marketing duties, you will also provide administrative support to the management team. You are organized, upbeat and thrive in a fast pace environment. You have a passion for the advertising business and work well in busy sales and creative environment. You have experience with Microsoft OfďŹ ce including Word and Excel. Most of all, you have a high level of energy and bring a positive attitude to your job every day. Black Press is Canada's largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. ResumĂŠs with cover letter should be forwarded by January 23, 2013 to: Oliver Sommer, Advertising Director 818 Broughton St. Victoria BC V8W 1E4 e-mail: osommer@blackpress.ca fax: (250) 386-2624 Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants who express their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

DEALER MANAGER NANAIMO, BC

The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,000 employees and 22 locations in North America. The Dealer Manager of our Nanaimo location has responsibility for the growth and prosperity of the branch, market share growth, customer and employee retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership. Preference will be given to candidates with several years experience in the heavy truck and/or heavy equipment industries. A post secondary degree or diploma is preferred along with proven leadership skills. Further details can be found under Canada, Job Opportunities at www.inland-group.com. Resumes and covering letters should be emailed to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@inland-group.com or faxed to 604-608-3156 EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING For those with a desire to help others and make their community a better place. Sprott Shaw gives you the skills to actually do it. You could start your PN program in the New Year and get the skills you need for a rewarding career.

NEW Provincially Recognized PN program.

sideration will be contacted.

Class Starts January 28th

HOME STAY FAMILIES

HOMESTAY FAMILIES REQUIRED March 14-18

Need Upgrading? FREE Day & Evening Math, Biology & English available. We can help!

2 students per home Please call Michelle

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE STEEL BUILDINGS / Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100; sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FREE. 19” TV, older model, works well. James Bay 250380-8733. FREE: 4’ tall Hoya (Wax) indoor plant. (250)655-3564.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 IKEA chairs with matching foot stools, like new, $49 each. Call (250)652-4621. BLOW DRYER, Conair, inclds attachments, barely used. $5. James Bay. 250-380-8733.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

LADIES FULL length London Fog coat, size 10, like new, $25. Call 250-383-5390.

PET PROTECTOR cover for love seat, brown, clean. $15. (250)388-9857. QUILT, DOUBLE size, used once $30. (250)595-5734.

408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291

ROLLING STONE’S Voodoo lounge concert program & ticket stubs. $20. (250)721-2386.

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

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

Looking for a NEW career?

FREE ITEMS

OVAL PECAN glass top coffee table, excellent condition, $60. Call (250)658-8137.

mish@shaw.ca

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, beneﬁts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

SPROTTSHAW.COM

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

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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250-384-8121

TRADES, TECHNICAL

250-655-9481 TRADES, TECHNICAL Financial Aid May Be Available

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS required by heavy const company. Start asap, must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpiller, Komatsu, John Deere etc. competitive wage and superior beneﬁt package. Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, MB and on job sites. E-mail karen@hmcl.ca fax 204-224-9212.

PERSONAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II School District No. 62 (Sooke) requires an Equipment Operator II. The Sooke School District is located on the western boundaries of Victoria on Southern Vancouver Island. The district employs approximately 900 educators and support staff to provide a full range of services to approximately 8,500 students. For full job descriptions/required qualiﬁcations, you may visit: www.sd62.bc.ca. Please submit a cover letter & resume, including the names & telephone numbers of at least two references, by Friday, January 25, 2013 to: Dawn Coughlin, Human Resources Assistant, 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5R1, Fax: (250) 474-9893, email: dcoughlin@sd62.bc.ca. Qualiﬁed candidates may also submit their application online at make afuture.ca. Please ensure scanned documents are clear and legible. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for further con-

NEWS GAZETTE

PETS PETS TROPICAL FISH Sale! All the products you need for your aquarium. Order online and receive 15% off with coupon code: FISH15. Sale ends January 27. www.petland.ca 1-855-839-0555

TEDDY Bear, brown 30”, $20. Stuffed polar bear, 36”, $35. both exc. cond. 250-995-3201.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ﬁr, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. BONE DRY ﬁr, cut 12” long, split and stacked, seasoned, 1 year undercover, $300/cord, kindling $5.00/bundle. 250642-4790

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open ﬂoor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

HOUSES FOR SALE

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.

FURNITURE BUFFET, solid hard wood, 18”Dx50”Wx79”H, red/ brown tone, Made in Quebec. $155. (250)380-8733.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CHINESE CARPET- 12’x9’. Beautiful condition, dark blue background. $1,400. Water colour paintings by Joyce Mitchell, (from private collection) Canadian artist. Call 250388-3718. HEAVY DUTY sewing machine, “Artisan 618-1SC”, as new with rolling adjustable table, light & attachments. $1000 obo. (250)384-2976. MOVING IN 1 week, everything must go. Solid wood kitchen table w/ 4 chairs & centre leaf, couch, chairs, misc kitchen stuff, cookware, pictures, microwave. No reasonable offer refused. All must go. Call 1(587)297-1961. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmilll. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 250.388.3535

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

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TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

CEDAR HILL Golf course- 1 bdrm, private entrance, off street parking, W/D, utils included. NS/NP. Refs req. Avail Feb. 1. $800. 250-595-0505.

HOMES WANTED

COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, 4th ﬂoor, elevator, 5 appls, insuite laundry, F/P, prkg. N/P.$1100. Avail Feb. Call 250-474-6855. OAK BAY Junction: 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ bldg. $850. Heat, h/w incl. Jan.15 or Feb.1 N/P. Share purchase req’d. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593. ROYAL OAK- (near Common Wealth pool) new updated 1 bdrm condo, W/D. ns/np. $825 inclds utils. (250)652-7729. SIDNEY CONDO: 55+, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, heat, hot water and basic cable incld. $1200, NS/NP. Call (250)665-6314.

WE BUY HOUSES

COTTAGES

HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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!

PARKSVILLE. LOREN’S PLACE. Small cottage, close to beach. 3 nights $179. Weekly $275. (250)248-4902.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LANGFORD 3-BDRM. $1100. Fenced yard, pellet stove, W/D. NP/NS. (250)642-4010.

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS OTTER POINT Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, ﬁnished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.

OTHER AREAS 20 ACRES Free! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views. Roads surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

HOMES FOR RENT

LANGFORD 2-BDRM. W/D, D/W. New paint, bathroom & wood stove, patio. Priv, own ent, prkng, shared hydro. $800. Avail now. 250-479-0432 SIDNEY- 1 BDRM, 1 bath ground ﬂoor suite, F/S, W/D, large kitchen & living room, lots of storage, N/S, no dogs. $885 + hydro. Available now. Call (250)654-0410.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

2009 PONTIAC G5- $14,500. Air conditioned, electric windows, 4 new tires/2 spare. 45,000 km. 2 year warranty left. Senior giving up licence, reason for sale. Call (250)3600892.

LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle... No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle

TRUCKS & VANS

FREE Tow away

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1988 FORD 16’ cube Van, 176,000 KMS, good condition, $2950. Call (250)656-7132.

1-800-961-7022

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• DRIVER EDUCATION • SERVICE DIRECTORY • DRIVER TIPS • EVENTS & MORE

SUITES, UPPER

SOOKE: 1-BDRM $675 mo. Shared laundry. Avail immed. Pets cons. (778)352-1618.

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

SIDNEY, 2 bdrm, grd level, utils incl’d, $1000 mo, N/S, N/P, (Immed). (250)656-1384.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION MATE wanted in Kettle Langford. $500/mo all included. New House. Considered. 250-213-

2002 INTREPID ES, radiant red metallic. 103 km’s, all power, leather interior, excellent cond, $6000 obo. 1 owner. 3.5L engine. Call (250)3616400.

SIDNEY 1 BDRM- own W/D, $850+ shared utils w/upper suite. Available now. Call (778)426-1524.

SIDNEY 2 BDRM upper- own W/D, $1300+ shared utils w/lower suite. Available Feb 1. Call (778)426-1524.

ROOM Valley, utilities Pets 3853

1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2200. Alan, (778)426-3487.

GORDON HEAD, 1-bedroom. Close to UVic, bus routes. Separate entrance, kitchenette and shared laundry. Quiet. No pets/smokers. Damage deposit, references required. $670/mo. Free wi-ﬁ, heat, hydro. Available Feb 1st. 250-727-2230; 250-516-3899.

LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128.

SUITES, LOWER

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! 250.388.3535

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright newer 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. (250)514-7747.

COLWOOD 2 level, furnished 1 bdrm. 5 appls. $900. inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700.

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TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a 2 bdrm wheelchair accessible Unit w/ garage, W/D hookup, $918/mo. Share purchase $2500. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

AUTO SERVICES TOP CASH PAID. For ALL unwanted Vehicles. Call (250)885-1427.

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

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here are a lot of good problems in the shipbuilding and repair industry these days. About 2,000 new jobs are expected to be created by 2020 in B.C., including 500 in Esquimalt at Victoria Shipyards. A further 850 retirements over the next seven years are expected to clear the path for a new generation of career shipbuilders, journeymen and labourers in the wake of Seaspan’s $8-billion Daniel Palmer construction and repair contract with the Reporting federal government. Which begs the question: can the demand be met? Alex Rueben and his colleagues have been working more than five years to answer that question. “Oil and gas, mining, forestry and construction in particular, those were really the predominant focus of the training institutions,” he said, tapping his ring on a coffee shop table to punctuate each industry. “We thought, rather than building a new school that would compete with those, why not build a centre that would facilitate the training for our industry?” In just a few weeks, executive director Rueben will officially open the Industrial Marine Training and Applied Research Centre, a modest facility located on Songhees land near the Esquimalt Graving Dock. The two classrooms and computer lab will house about 50 students at any given time. They’ll eventually offer a customized curriculum, ranging from marine estimation and planning to the crosstraining of qualified journeymen from other industries. In fall 2013, the University of British

Columbia will also begin offering an undergraduate degree in naval architecture and marine engineering, in part due to work done by the B.C. shipbuilding and repair workforce table, which Rueben chairs. “We have the advantage of being organized earlier than other (trades industries),” he said. “We need to stay ahead of them, because they’re after the same folks we are. Once you develop a welder or an electrician or a metal fabricator or a pipefitter, they can go anywhere they want.” The demand and competition for skilled workers is a challenge facing industries across the province, said Abigail Fulton, vice-president of the B.C. Construction Association. She estimates her industry will see a shortage of between 20,000 and 40,000 skilled workers over the next five years, mostly due to demand in northern B.C. “If every kid in high school decides to go into apprenticeship and trades training, we’re still going to need 20,000 more,” she said. “We’ve got to find them from somewhere.” Fulton manages the foreign skilled workers B.C. program, which actively recruits international talent when employers have difficulty filling positions with domestic candidates. “These are individuals who are qualified carpenters, electricians. They’re not labourers,” she said. In September, Fulton attended a construction job fair in Dublin, Ireland, where 10,000 people showed up. She said the Irish training standards are similar to those in Canada, making the skills easily transferable. Construction companies in the Capital Region haven’t had to turn to foreign workers yet, but the critical mass brought about by the shipbuilding sector may come sooner than expected. “A lot of the trades that we’re looking for, like ironworkers, metal

fabricators and so forth, a lot of those people are getting good jobs in the shipbuilding industry, which opens up vacancies in the construction industry,” she said. While the provincial government champions its jobs plan by pointing to such opportunities, foreign skilled workers are still required to fill some of the gaps – for managerial positions in particular – created by baby boomers retiring in record numbers. “You’ll see a significant influx of higher skilled, executive level people who are coming in from abroad,” Rueben said, admitting a stigma still exists around international recruitment. “There’s a real push to upskill the people we’ve got and to bring in new generations of younger folks and underrepresented demographics into the work force.” For now, Rueben is focused on nurturing an industry that for decades was thought to be dying. He’s partnered with Helmets to Hardhats, an initiative that connects military veterans with skilled positions in the construction industry, and soon, shipbuilding. He’s making inroads with First Nations groups to recruit new talent and will spend the next six months building industry-specific courses from scratch. “Our industry used to be boom-bust,” he said. “People are actually talking about careers again.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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