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Oak Bay to hire interim CAO Council and administrative officer part company The District of Oak Bay is on the hunt for a new chief administrative officer following the departure of Mark Brennan. Brennan, who had been with the municipality for three years, reached an agreement in midFebruary that would see him “pursuing other interests,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “After a period of discussions and reflection (Brennan) and Oak Bay council agreed this was an opportune time, given the fact that our community is facing challenges. … But also (Brennan) was at a stage where he wanted to move on to other opportunities,” Jensen said. “That set the stage for us to agree with him this would be a great time to see a new administrative leader for the Megan Cole municipality.” Reporting Some of the challenges Jensen mentioned involve the Official Community Plan process which the municipality is working through, along with the work council and staff are doing on the strategic plan for police services, the heritage plan and the creation of an Active Transportation policy. “We’re a vital and changing community, so the task of the new CAO will be to take all of these plans and translate them into action,” Jensen said. The district hasn’t begun the hiring process for the position Jensen said it may take four to six months before a full-time replacement is selected. “We’re likely going to do something like we did when we hired our police chief,” he said. “We hired a retired police chief from Saanich who looked after the department for about six months while the police board sought a full-time replacement.” mcole@oakbaynews.com
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Oak Bay United Church volunteer Don O’Coffey with the 2000 BMW 323 that was left anonymously as a donation at the church late last year.
Church seeks mystery car donor Volunteer turns detective to help turn used car into cash Megan Cole News staff
Old mason jars, Harlequin romance novels and VHS tapes are among the bargains at most garage sales, but in the days leading up to Oak Bay United Church’s garage sale in December, an unusual item was dropped off: a 2000 BMW 323. The car went unnoticed at first, but upon further investigation Don O’Coffey noticed keys inside the unlocked vehicle. In addition to the keys, the mystery owner left an unsigned note with the BMW. “Whoever left it wanted to donate it to the church,” said O’Coffey, a regular volunteer at the church. “They couldn’t afford the maintenance on it any more.”
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Unfortunately, including missing plates, In hopes of avoiding a potentially the BMW was also missing registration three month-long process – which would and ownership papers, which began a declare the car abandoned – O’Coffey multi-province quest to transfer owner- would like the owner to come forward ship to the church. and sign transfer forms, so they can proIn hopes of finding answers to the mys- ceed with selling the car for the benefit of tery vehicle, O’Coffey first the church. headed to Boorman’s Insur“I think it’s common – “I sent ance, where he was able particularly in Oak Bay – to contact ICBC. While the Saskatchewan $10 that older people donate quest to find the owner may their cars to charities like have seemed easy at first, only to find out they churches because they O’Coffey discovered, due to couldn’t give us simply can’t afford the cost the Freedom of Information any more, and maybe aren’t any names.” Act, he was unable to get using them,” O’Coffey said. - Don O’Coffey the name of the owner. But O’Coffey, who worked in he did get a clue that would the automotive industry for start another part of the investigation – several years, said the BMW 323 needs the BMW isn’t registered in B.C. Instead, some work but someone who is handy its papers originated in Saskatchewan. could do a lot of it themselves. “I sent Saskatchewan $10 only to find “ICBC told us in average condition it out they couldn’t give us any names would be worth $6,000,” he said. because of the Freedom of Information If you have any information on the car and Privacy Act, but did confirm it was that could help the church, please conregistered in Saskatchewan,” O’Coffey tact the office at 250-598-5021 said. mcole@oakbaynews.com
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The world awaits at the Royal BC Museum Watch for your 2013 guide to all that’s happening at the Museum, distributed through your home delivered copies of today’s community newspaper. Have you visited the Royal BC Museum lately? An exciting array of special events and exhibitions is waiting to be discovered this spring and summer. In addition to the full spectrum of engaging displays highlighting B.C.’s human and natural history, the museum has compiled an extensive calendar designed for both locals and visitors. Watch for your guide to what’s happening at the museum distributed through Black Press Newspapers on March 1. Continuing through April 1 is the illuminating Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 exhibit, featuring 100 largescale, back-lit photographs in 19 categories. Organized by the U.K.’s Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide, the photographs were chosen from 48,000 entries from across the globe, by a panel that included some of the world’s most respected nature photographers and wildlife experts. Shedding light on a fascinating area of local history is Tradition in Felicities: Celebrating 155 Years of Victoria’s Chinatown, exploring Canada’s oldest Chinatown through a unique artifact, images and stories from the elders from the archives. Continuing through Sept. 29, the display reveals a close-knit community of families developing new identities
Did you know? A Royal BC membership is one of the best deals in town. Enjoy unlimited admission to galleries and exhibitions, special events, programs and services, an informative newsletter and exclusive Kids’ Club program, plus a 20-per-cent discount at IMAX, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Vancouver Art Gallery, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Science World, Royal Ontario Museum, Museum of Vancouver and Victoria Butterfly Gardens, plus a 50-per-cent discount on admission at Glenbow Museum.
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Students from the Victoria Chinese Public School take a break from hanging New Year decorations at the museum.
as Chinese Canadians and the felicities – the joyful celebrations of traditional Chinese holidays – that united and strengthened them since their first arrivals in the mid-1800s. The centrepiece is the oldest-known Chinese Freemason’s lantern from Victoria’s Chinatown. Hand-made with paper over a bamboo frame, heat from lights or candles powered an intricate system of wheels and long black hairs to move parts of the lantern, animating nature scenes set among other decoration. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the museum’s object conservator using science-based treatments to preserve the lantern, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sept. 29. The stand-out exhibition of the 2013 season will be Race to the End of the Earth, May 17 to Oct. 14, and its accompanying lecture series. Recounting one of the most stirring tales of Antarctic exploration – the quest to be the first to reach the South Pole in 1911 and 1912 – Race explores the epic adventures of Norwegian Roald Amundsen and Capt. Robert Falcon Scott of the British Royal Navy on their respective 3,900-km (1,800-mile) journeys from the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf to the Pole and back.
Through photographs, paintings and original artifacts, Race to the End of the Earth places visitors in the midst of Antarctic exploration and research. After choosing a character card and assuming the personality of a member of the expeditionary teams, visitors can move through the exhibition, discovering clues about their character’s experiences on the way to the South Pole. Don’t miss the life-sized re-creations of Scott’s hut at Cape Evans, including his study and crew members’ living spaces, and Amundsen’s underground workrooms, where his crew was able to work protected from extreme wind and cold. A stunning video projection, digital map and other interactive exhibits will reveal what scientists are learning today about Antarctica’s surprising sub-ice landscape, ocean currents and weather. Learn how people manage to live yearround in this forbidding yet fascinating place – including the Royal BC Museum’s own Jana Stefan, a conservator and exhibit arts technician, who has lived and worked in Antarctica for two seasons, enduring extreme living conditions in order to preserve the world’s most remote historic site, R.F. Scott’s Expedition Hut!
March 6 – Live @ Lunch: Tradition in Felicities, with museum history curator Dr. Tzu-I Chung. March 21 – Victoria’s Sweet Secret: 100 Years of Confectionery History, 7 to 9 p.m. with historian Sherri Robinson. March 29 to April 1 – April Fool’s Weekend Scavenger Hunt. March 31 – Wonder Sunday: Dancing the Wild Life. Innovative dancers bring wildlife photographs to life. April 28 – Wonder Sunday: Big, Bigger, Biggest – mammoths, whales and more. May 16 – Dr. Ross MacPhee, curator of Race to the End of the Earth, recounting a gripping tale of Antarctic adventure and tragedy. May 23 – Uncorked: The Teenage Years of the BC Wine Industry, 7 to 9 p.m. May 31 & June 1 – Night at the Museum for families. Theme: Race to the End of the Earth June 6 – Quest Lecture: Guide Hayley Shephard recounts her attempt to kayak solo around South Georgia Island. June 30 – Wonder Sunday: Art and Interconnection. Explore B.C. ‘s many cultures through art. July 1 – Canada Day celebrations and old-time Penny Carnival, 12 to 4 p.m. July 4 – Quest Lecture: Photographer and climber Pat Morrow, first to climb the highest peak on all seven continents. July 8 to 12; July 22 to 26; Aug. 12 to 16; and Aug. 19 to 23 – Summer Camp: RBCM Base Camp for ages eight to 12. July 28 – Wonder Sunday: Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny. Explore on a microscopic scale. Aug. 1 – Quest Lecture: Gareth Wood discusses his two years living in a small hut in Antarctica. Aug. 3 – BC Day at the Royal BC Museum: Events, activities and programs for all ages. Aug. 25 – Wonder Sunday: Polar Adventure The penguins await! Sept. 5 – Quest Lecture: Author Adrian Raeside, related to three members of the Scott Expedition, travelled to Antarctica in 2008-09 to retrace their steps. Oct. 3 – Quest Lecture: Jana Stefan, conservator and Royal BC Museum exhibit arts technician, has lived and worked in Antarctica for two seasons, preserving the world’s most remote historic site, R.F. Scott’s Expedition Hut.
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Awards pour in for Black Press papers With 24 award nominations across Vancouver Island, Black Press is once again proving its collective might at the annual BCYCNA Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards. “Black Press showed that when it comes to community, we have the best newspaper teams on the Island,” says Mark Warner, president Black Press Vancouver Island. Out of those 24 awards, 14 were picked up by Greater Victoria newspapers, including five for Monday Magazine, five for Oak Bay News, three for Victoria News and one for Saanich News. Along with a prestigious nomination for overall Newspaper Excellence, Oak Bay News’ launch of Tweed magazine netted two awards for Newspaper Promotion and Special Publication. Editor Laura Lavin and her team are also nominated in the Special Section category for “A Day in the Life of Oak Bay,” while the creative team pick up a nod for Ad Design. While the BCYCNA judges are keeping the ranking of the winners secret until the community gala in April, every short-listed nominee is guaranteed to place either first, second or third. The Saanich News picked up an Arts and Culture nomination for reporter Natalie North’s piece, entitled “Silent Observer.” Monday Magazine is nominated in the Portrait/Personality photo category for Al Smith’s beautiful cover image of Queen Mudder Lindsay Van Gyn; Joseph Williams’ BlogFarm cartoons were picked for the Cartoonist award; reporter Danielle Pope is nominated for Business Writing and Environmental Initiative for her stories on local chicken farming and the Island’s growing biodiesel movement. Editor Grant McKenzie and his entire team is nominated in the Special Section category for the 2012 Student Survival Guide. Victoria News goes head-to-head with Monday in business writing for Roszan Holmen’s story on “Taxpayers eat conference centre losses,” while Lavin and team get a nod for “A Day in the Life of Esquimalt.” Editorial director Kevin Laird and team also receive a Special Publications nomination for the popular Progress publication. The 2013 British Columbia Yukon Community Newspaper Association awards will be handed out on April 20 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
With his wife Valerie next to him, Trevor Williams, left, shakes the hand of mechanical engineering professor Zuomin Dong during a convocation ceremony for Williams at Royal Jubilee Hospital. The 47-year-old formally received his PhD in mechanical engineering, and passed away the next day. University of Victoria photo
A life well lived, a degree well deserved UVic works in overdrive to award PhD to student with terminal cancer Edward Hill News staff
As an engineer and passionate environmentalist, Trevor Williams was one of those guys who spent every spare moment trying to spread the bright ideas of sustainability and conservation. He and his wife Valerie helped launch the Oak Bay Green Committee and a soft plastics recycling depot in their adopted municipality. They spoke to students around the region on ideas to make the planet better for all. He was well on his way to receiving his PhD in mechanical engineering and starting a new job at an aerospace firm in Germany, when regular life stopped. Last November, doctors diagnosed the 47-year-old native of Wales with terminal cancer. On Jan. 11, he died in Royal Jubilee Hospital. Within the week before his death, his colleagues and academic administrators at the University of Victoria worked at institutional light speed to make sure Williams received his doctorate. After his diagnosis, one of Williams’ final wishes was to complete his PhD, which
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focused on modelling how smart electrical grids could manage irregular renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. His advisor, assistant professor Curran Crawford, and mechanical engineering department chair professor Zuomin Dong visited Williams in hospital on Friday Jan. 4, and set into motion one of the fastest turnarounds – if not the fastest – of a dissertation to convocation in UVic history. Williams had completed the bulk of his degree work, but his dissertation needed a formal defence. After a frenetic weekend assembling his papers, on Monday morning Crawford and Dong pressed Williams' case with the deans of engineering and graduate studies. That night two professors formally presented Williams’ body of research to the deans. “We examined the quality and quantity of his work,” Dong said. “We recognized that he made a real contribution to the field … there was more than enough original contribution to justify a PhD.” That night, the dean of graduate studies wrote a memo to the UVic vice-president academic (Provost) and the senate committee on academics articulating the high quality of Williams’ work and requested the degree be granted. Early Tuesday morning the senate committee and Provost held an emergency meeting, and Dong was astonished to find the PhD signed and framed in his office by 10:30 a.m. “In 24 hours the university came
out with the degree. I was very impressed,” Dong said. Two days later on Jan. 10, 60 friends, colleagues and family crowded the seventh floor of the Jubilee Hospital for a special convocation ceremony, where David Capson, dean of the faculty of graduate studies, awarded Williams his doctorate of mechanical engineering. “It was a very beautiful ceremony. Many friends and family, lots of the university community and colleagues and PhD advisors. It was quite lovely,” Valerie Williams said. “The university did an extraordinary thing. It doesn’t happen all that often. It speaks to how well liked Trevor was and how extraordinary his work was.” Williams passed away the next day, surrounded by his friends and family, including his two brothers and mother who arrived from Wales two days earlier. “What surprised me more than anything is the overwhelming support he received from the university to make his dream fulfilled at the end of his life,” Valerie said. “Everybody helped. It wasn’t just his PhD advisors, it was the administration and fellow students who said Trevor deserved his PhD. He was well loved. “I kept reminding him that in the end, he lived an extraordinary life and contributed so much to the planet and community. He lived a life most people only dream of, just shorter than expected.” editor@saanichnews.com
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eadership Victoria is a communitybased, volunteer organization committed to developing, recognizing and honouring outstanding community leaders who are building a vibrant community. The Victoria Leadership Awards have been honouring inspired leadership in the community since 2005. Led by Leadership Victoria, the annual ceremony is a partnership between Leadership Victoria, the University of Victoria, the Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria, the Victoria Foundation and the United Way of Greater Victoria. Eight prestigious categories recognize an array of passionate and committed leaders, from youth to lifetime achievement. This year’s awards were held on Feb. 25 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Bob Harmon who was profiled in the Jan. 30 edition of the News.
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assistance to more than 10,000 people every year. In partnership with others, the society’s primary mission is to end homelessness in Greater Victoria by 2018, while improving client quality of life.
Rotary Community Leadership Award — Gordon Harper and Colin Smith Gordon Harper is a long-time social activist with an interest in addictions, mental health and homelessness. Fuelled by his personal experience of recovery, Harper has been providing his knowledge, compassion, kindness and most importantly, his time to people struggling with addictions and mental health issues in our community. Harper has served on many regional committees, several boards and initiatives concerned with the interconnected issues of addictions, mental health and homelessness. Harper was the recipient of the Unsung Hero award in 2009 and the recipient of the United Way Spirit Award in 2011.
University of Victoria Community Leadership Award — Dr. David Chuenyan Lai and Ana Maria Peredo David Chuenyan Lai is professor emeritus with the University of Victoria, and research affiliate with UVic’s Centre on Aging. His research interests and passion for preserving local heritage have greatly benefited our community. His efforts led to the City of Victoria’s Chinatown Rehabilitation Program and its designation as a National Historic Site. He is an inspired promoter of diversity and multicultural understanding. Recently he championed, and was the lead author of, a pamphlet and walking tour map of Victoria’s Chinatown. Lai continues to work with UVic and the Royal B.C. Museum on the Centre for Arrivals exhibit.
Prihar pursued a career in the public sector and is currently a research analyst with the B.C. Ministry of Health. Her passion for being actively engaged in her community began during her volunteer work in high school at the Cowichan District Hospital. Prihar has found numerous ways to give back since then, from being a UVic model United Nations club member to a primary school healthy eating educator with Lifecycles, to a founding member and chair of the young adult group, United Now, with the United Way of Greater Victoria. As a member of the United Way of Greater Victoria board of directors, she continues to provide a strong youth voice to community issues.
Jean McRae United Way Of Greater Victoria Award For Collaboration And Partnership — Jean McRae Jean McRae is executive director of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria. She has worked in the field of immigrant services since 1982 in B.C. and Central America. McRae has served on many boards and committees concerned with the issues of immigrant integration, and is past president of the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of B.C. She currently serves on the Vancouver Foundation’s Health and Social Development Community, is co-chair of the national working group on small centre strategies for the attraction and retention of immigrants, and sits on the executive committee of the Canadian Council for Refugees.
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Colin Smith’s career includes operations and corporate management, private practice consulting, entrepreneurship, and more than 15 years of public service. Throughout his life, Smith has engaged in the leadership of numerous community service endeavours. He is currently an active Harbourside Rotarian, director of the Victoria Airport Authority, trustee of the B.C. Government House Foundation, chief warden of Iron Ring Camp 23, chair of the VI branch of the Engineering Institute of Canada, a UVic engineering associate, Canadian private sector lead with Pacific NorthWest Economic Region and a founding member of the UBC Alumni Victoria Leadership Council, among several other organizations.
Ana Maria Peredo, professor in the Gustavson School of Business and director of the Centre for Co-operative and CommunityBased Economy, has linked the University and the community through her teaching, research and leadership. She has created opportunities for graduate and undergradu-
Vancity Youth Award — Rupinder Prihar Rupinder Prihar was born and raised on Vancouver Island. In 2003, Prihar moved from Duncan to Victoria where she attended the University of Victoria. After graduating with a bachelor of arts in political science,
Leadership Victoria Alumni Award — Shawn Steele Shawn Steele was born and raised in Victoria and is passionate about positive community development. Steele founded the Prodigy Group, an emerging professionals group affiliated with the chamber of commerce. Steele founded the Prospect Lake Preservation Society, a non-profit focused on improving the health of Prospect Lake and educating residents about environmental issues. Steele has led fundraising events for Leadership Victoria and many other charities, served on many boards including the chamber, and he is a nominee for this year’s Top 20 Under 40 awards. Steele is also the general manager at Prospect Lake Golf Course. Victoria Foundation Community Leadership Award — Victoria Cool Aid Society Victoria Cool Aid Society has been building homes, lives and community in the Capital Region since 1968, through a wide range of programs including supportive housing, community health and dental services, emergency shelter, mental health and employment services, and the downtown community centre. Cool Aid focuses its services on adults who are homeless or in need of help and provides
Dianne de Champlain Royal Roads University Leadership Excellence Through Coaching And Mentoring Award — Dianne de Champlain Dianne de Champlain, is an adult educator and lifelong learner. De Champlain developed a mentorship certification program, and facilitated training for mentors and mentees. She has facilitated hundreds of educational sessions on topics of leadership, communication and public speaking. As education co-ordinator at Victoria Women’s Transition House, she used innovative approaches to assist women who have experienced abuse to envision a new future. As volunteer program co-ordinator she has mentored more than 300 volunteers. She has been active on several boards and committees, co-ordinated the Victoria Community Response Network, and initiated many projects that support individual and community development. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Many small hands make light work, and with the help of their parents, the children who attend Gonzales Co-operative Preschool will be cleaning up local beaches while raising money for the school. For the first time since 2008, the parents of the preschool will be heading out to beaches and parks around Oak Bay for their annual beach clean up. While the clean up had been running for eight consecutive years before 2008, this is the first time since families will be holding the fundraiser. “It’s the big annual fundraiser,” said Gonzales parent Jana Davison. “This is my first year at the preschool and I have signed up to help clean up Uplands Park.” The families raise money by getting pledges from their friends, neighbours and other community members. Each family is responsible for $150, which they can choose to pay out of their pocket instead of getting pledges. The preschool has been part of the community since 1953 and Davison said it’s a “calm, lovely place for your
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The Gonzales Co-operative Preschool’s class of three-year-olds will be participating in Saturday’s beach clean-up fundraiser with the help of their parents. children to be.” “It’s just a really wonderful play-based preschool with lots of community and parent involvement,” she said. The 30 families will be heading out to clean up Uplands Park on March 2 and will finish the day with a party including earth-friendly activities. If you’d like to make a pledge you
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It was a sea of pink as the students from Willows elementary school flooded out of the building for an afternoon photo on Wednesday. The students – along with thousands of others – were participating in the province-wide initiative to create awareness against bullying. In addition to the kids and their teachers were members of the Oak Bay municipal police, sporting pink shirts instead of their usual uniform. “I think it’s a fantastic initiative,” said police chief Mark Fisher. “In policing in general we see the impacts of bullying and often deal with it in some of the investigations we get involved in.” Fisher said because of the impact of bullying they see in the com-
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Oak Bay Police members Const. Angus Wagnell, left, Sgt. Ian Craib, Deputy Chief Kent Thom and Chief Mark Fisher sport their pink shirts with Willows elementary school students Gabby Smith, left, Robin Butterfield and Paige Holmes on Wednesday. munity, they do anything they can to support more awareness and prevention. “We provide talks in school around preven-
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Jim Mann, centre, speaks to those gathered at the Monterey Centre Wednesday to learn more about his Alzheimer patient plan.
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A health epidemic is coming, and Jim Mann is determined to do something about it. As a board member with the B.C. Alzheimer Society, Mann said there will be 177,000 people living with dementia in the province by 2038. “We need a comprehensive, funded dementia action plan to avert this crisis and to prepare B.C. for the rising tide of dementia,� Mann said before addressing a crowd of about 50 people at Monterey Recreation Centre in Oak Bay. Mann, 63, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 58, is touring the province to promote a five-point action plan in the run-up to the provincial election. The province’s current dementia plan expires in 2014, and has shown success, particularly with its First Link diagnosis and referral program, Mann said.
The society proposes providing financial incentives for family caregivers, expanded home support programs and policies to promote early diagnosis. Family caregivers provide an estimated 118 million unpaid hours of care every year to people with dementia and other health problems. A status quo approach to dementia in B.C. will lead to a projected economic burden of more than $130 billion within 30 years, Mann said. “Dementia care is different than other types of care,� he said, having watched his mother go through the ordeal. Another misconception is that Alzheimer is a disease affecting only the elderly. “I was 58,� he said. “If you’re still at a working age and you lose two family incomes, that’s devastating.� To learn more, visit alzheimerbc. org or call 1-800-667-3742. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Land settlement a solid next step Was the B.C. Liberal government’s trotting out of local First Nations leaders to sign another treaty this week a case of pre-election grandstanding? Or was it the legitimate announcement of the latest significant step in the B.C. treaty process? Probably a little of both. Regardless of the timing of the transfer of lands to five First Nations, including the Songhees, aboriginal communities stand to benefit greatly from the deal signed Tuesday at the B.C. legislature. The properties signed over to the Songhees, for example, include the current site of a government liquor store at Esquimalt and Admirals roads, the Provincial Capital Commission office building on Pandora Avenue and a parking lot in James Bay. The deal does not exempt the bands from paying property tax, but the acquisition price is right. The potential economic foothold the Songhees and others gain as landlords, developers or vendors could be significant – they can manage the properties how they see fit, within local rules and regulations. The key word here is potential. Governments, business and individuals can help empower our aboriginal communities and enhance self-sufficiency through the transfer of lands, offering business coaching services, buying handcrafted products or even mentoring youth. From there, First Nations need to take the next steps themselves. It’s already happening in some areas. The Songhees are well into the construction of their $16-million health, administration and recreation centre in Esquimalt. And they are partners with Esquimalt Nation in Salish Sea Industrial Services, a marine-based company. Adding a trio of revenue properties to the mix – if managed well – could further stabilize our aboriginal communities through creating long-term employment for people who have struggled to find work. The first concrete land agreement in 20 years for the Songhees shows progress in the willingness of the province and First Nations leaders to do what it takes to move closer to finalizing settlements. It also shows more trust in First Nations that they can be good stewards of urban lands, not just those around reserves. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Regional transport body needed A strong transportation system is transit is governed by B.C. Transit – essential to economic development. a Crown corporation. Fast, easy and reliable The Victoria Regional Transit transportation attracts Commission currently talented individuals and makes decisions about investors, whereas poor fares, routes and services planning stifles growth. for B.C. Transit in Greater As Greater Victoria Victoria. Rail is governed continues to grow, a larger by the Island Corridor number of people need Foundation and the to travel throughout our Capital Regional District municipalities. Growing supports municipalities our transportation system with planning and simultaneously with our development projects population is no easy such as improving cycling feat, as those who have Bruce Carter routes. sat through the Colwood This divided approach Guest column Crawl can attest. hampers Greater In order to create the Victoria’s ability to most effective system, we need to address transportation issues assess our community’s needs on on a regional scale, and instead an integrated and regional scale. gives us a scattered scheme of The current structure makes it transportation plans that fail to tough to serve the region’s needs, support one another. as it involves a large number of Translink is often maligned organizations with overlapping as a very poor example of a responsibilities, including transportation authority and B.C. Transit, the Ministry of model that should not be repeated Transportation and Infrastructure anywhere. Yet for all its faults, it and individual municipalities. operates a very efficient system Having so many organizations of integrated transit and shares involved makes it easy to lose sight responsibility for major road of the common goal: creating a networks and regional cycling. more efficient system that supports Translink has been successful all users. An integrated system that in building more than $7 billion combines transportation resources in transportation infrastructure, with planning is the most effective including the Evergreen, Millennium way to achieve this goal. and Canada Line SkyTrain systems A divided transportation and the Golden Ears Bridge. It authority can only continue to carries more than 354 million create divided plans, as each passengers annually. The model organization is responsible for may have some rough edges, but different pieces of a larger puzzle. the results are impressive by any Municipalities and the province measure. have individual responsibility for Prior to the creation of maintaining particular roadways Translink, responsibility for and developing infrastructure, while Greater Vancouver’s transit and
transportation planning was divided between municipalities and provincial ministries. Much like Greater Victoria’s current challenges, decision-making was not integrated with land-use planning and was contributing to uncoordinated growth and urban sprawl, which was straining the transportation network. Translink is the first North American transportation authority responsible for the planning, financing and managing of all public transit in addition to major regional roads, bridges, and cycling infrastructure. Although Greater Victoria is much smaller than Vancouver, the issue remains the same: our region needs a single governing agency that has the authority and appropriate funding to create an integrated transportation plan that spans municipalities and means of travel. Continuing to make individual plans for roads, transit, cycling, infrastructure and rail will never give us an efficient system. Moreover, the Capital Regional District’s proposition to assume the authority and powers of the Transit Commission is not the solution to this problem, as it is only shifting responsibility for transit planning, without joining it with overall transportation planning. In order to move towards an efficient regional model, we need a single, united authority that can create an integrated plan. Only with such a regional authority can our transportation system efficiently meet the needs of all of Greater Victoria’s residents. Bruce Carter is CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
‘Translink’s model may have rough edges, but its results are impressive.’
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Ex-Liberal MLA backs up former colleague Clark We live in a province that has weathered the downturn, has a stellar financial record, enjoys low taxes, good health care, a strong education system and has sunny economic prospects. But listen to the news and it seems every day is a constant hum of negativity about Premier Christy Clark and her government. The pounding of our premier is relentless. Sure, she’s made mistakes, she’ll be the first to admit
that. But look at what she has achieved. She won the leadership of her party with only 1 of 49 MLAs supporting her. She had to work with a wounded caucus, deal with her predecessor’s baggage and rebuild. Right off the bat she was derided by the NDP, the pundits and armchair critics as Premier Photo-op. It didn’t matter that she raised the minimum wage, brought in a jobs plan, won a major shipbuilding contract,
rewrote family law legislation, or introduced a commendable budget that held the line on spending. The (sexist) narrative was established. Everything from comments about her cleavage to patronizing claptrap from the good old (mostly) boys. They didn’t expect her to keep powering on. She renewed her cabinet. She has recruited an exceptional group of new candidates. She brought in a balanced budget and made tough
decisions, some tougher than her predecessor was prepared to make. Meanwhile, where is the scrutiny of Adrian Dix and the NDP? Here we are, less than 12 weeks from election day and Dix has evaded any serious discussion of his plans. He has carefully cultivated a ‘serious’ image, but there’s nothing serious about the results. He’s said nothing, refuses to show his cards. Let’s remember
this is a man who backdated a memo while chief of staff to then-premier Glen Clark and was forced to resign over it. So, why do we only hear one side of the story? Let’s make this a fair playing field, it’s time for some serious media scrutiny on the NDP. As each day ticks down to election day, it’s a free day for Adrian Dix to say nothing. Sheila Orr Saanich
Readers respond: WiFi, smart meters, post-secondary research, recycling Investigate wireless for future news story Re: Questions remain on wireless effects, but evidence growing (Letters, Feb. 8) Tammy Jeske’s letter raised some compelling questions and prompted me to check the two references she gave. She wrote, essentially, that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, including those emitting from wireless phones, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B). She also pointed to WorkSafeBC’s occupational health and safety regulations, which state: if an IARC Group 2B substance “is present in the workplace, the employer must replace it, if practicable, with a material which reduces the risk to workers.” In short, the references provided checked out with information available on the IARC and WorkSafeBC websites. For schools in B.C., the obvious implication is that wireless connections must be replaced, if practicable, with wired connections. “Possibly carcinogenic” is certainly not conclusive, but it is safe to
assume that the label is not provided without good reason and evidence. I also wonder how many schools and workplaces are in contravention of the OHS regulations – and what WorkSafeBC has to say on the issue. This is a good story for a media investigation, whatever the outcome. In our culture, so many of us automatically give technology the benefit of the doubt since it meets so many needs quickly and cheaply. But when agencies that understand these issues better than most of us are applying labels like “possibly carcinogenic,” it is prudent to better understand what we know and don’t know about REFs. As a user of computers with a wireless connection, a smart phone and smart meter, it would be an article I would like to read. Michael McGee Victoria
Omissions noteworthy in smart meters letter Re: B.C. Hydro responds to attack on its smart meter technology (Letters, Feb. 22) Gary Murphy clearly stated many positive benefits of smart meters. But he neglected to
inform us what would happen to the considerable savings B.C. Hydro will make after the elimination of meter reader positions. Will the customer see any of those savings? He also did not mention if B.C. Hydro intended to follow the European model, where customers are billed proportionally to the demand and cost of generation. Hence, electricity is significantly more expensive during peak periods and cheaper overnight. I cannot think the benefits he mentions on their own are worth the significant capital expenditure. I fear a cost hike is to come. Tim Whitehouse Victoria
Do your homework before post-secondary Before anyone considers post-secondary education, find something you are passionate about and determine what career helps fulfill that passion. If it is trades training, look at what sector or industry needs skilled workers. If you are considering an undergraduate degree, research where the growth is and for pity’s sake, think about co-operative
education as a way to earn income and enhance your CV. If you don’t have money saved up, don’t want to take out a student loan and cannot access the bank of mom and dad, think about the Canadian Forces. And if you don’t really want to work, but love to talk, go into politics. I’m passionate about theatre, so the University of Victoria’s program was for me. But I went into it heads up, eyes open, accepting it would be challenging to find work afterward. By all means take advice, but take responsibility for your own future and do your own research. After all, it’s you who must work at that job – not your parents or anyone else. Lisa Perry Victoria
Columnist hits the mark in expanding recycling Re: Recycling alone is not enough (Column, Feb. 22) Congratulations to Charla Huber for her excellent editorial on the impending closure of our landfill. Rather than the usual guilt-tripping, sky-is-falling, handwringing impotence that usually accompanies environmental calamity reporting, Ms. Huber has shown us that we can all
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make a difference with concrete examples of waste reduction from her personal life. Recycling is the last of the 3R’s. The first two are reduce and reuse. I would love to see Ms. Huber have a regular column where she shows us how to make our own laundry soap, dish detergent and tooth paste. I think many people are ready to do something about the crisis we are in. Small changes collectively add up to big changes. Jim Pine Saanich
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Creating low key sound in an urban bunker Edward Hill
Turcotte admits that after completing a university degree in sociology, his academic field held little interest for him. He’s learned the tricks of sound The setup is simple: heavy blue blankets on scafengineering since recording with Groulx back in folding square off a makeshift sound studio in aging high school, but learning sound recording software house on North Park Road. such as Reaper and FL Studio has been a constant Over the past year, when the mood strikes, Sandy source of distraction for the past few years. Groulx, a.k.a. SandyG, has stepped into the fortress “I realized I had a degree from university in a of blankets and belted out his hip-hop rhymes. Outfield I didn’t want to work in,” he says. “The only side the bedroom turned music studio, Philip Turthing I was passionate about is working in the cotte mans the recording gear – which these days music industry. In hindsight I would have gone into amounts to a few flatscreens and a PC computer. music out of high school.” The age of professional recording studios armed Groulx says he usually wanders into nearby forwith banks of soundboards certainly isn’t dead, ests or parks to compose lyrics, a creative process but technology has collapsed music engineering to that’s slow but effective. His rhythms are based on within reach of most emerging artists. personal stories of growing up in the region, not Turcotte’s Bunker Productions and Groulx’s first glamourized hip-hop culture . album Low Key are a product of a microphone, a “A lot is personal stuff … family, friends and computer, a few sound-dampening blankets – and personal strife. Ups and downs in life is where it’s tolerant neighbours. coming from,” Groulx says. “The music is a prodEdward Hill/News staff “Recording has transformed dramatically in the uct of your environment. Guys in the Bronx will last 10 years,” Turcotte says. “The technology is Easily accessible and relatively inexpensive technology has allowed rap about the way they grew up. We grew up here. accessible and allows us to create quality sound.” Victoria natives Philip Turcotte, left, and Sandy Groulx, a.k.a SandyG, We’re not talking about guns and gangsters.” “Neither the producer or artist are paid. It’s all to create a recording studio in Turcotte's apartment. Breaking into the music business isn’t easy, but volunteer,” Groulx says with a laugh. “It’s amazing the duo is launching the independent label and its we can do this so cheap. We were probably under “As a teen I fell in love with (hip hop),” Groulx says, first production, Low Key, online on Feb. 28. Most the $1,000 mark.” citing influences such as Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s The of the marketing will be online through hip-hop blogs and Friends from Keating elementary through to Stelly’s Chronic. “We started trying to freestyle but never took connecting with college radio stations, the lifeblood of any secondary out on the Saanich Peninsula, Turcotte and it seriously, but never stopped either. Now we’re putting small independent label. Groulx, both 26, grew up influenced by the rap and hip time and effort into it.” “Hip hop doesn’t really get on mainstream radio prohop music that filtered into mainstream culture. In Grade “We recorded stuff back then. Nothing of high quality gramming ever,” Turcotte says. “College radio stations are 10 they started rapping and producing music in a base- and using other people’s beats,” Turcotte says. “Now it’s invaluable.” ment room they called the “bunker,” as it blocked cell- reached a point where we are treating it like a second job, Check out bunkerproductions.ca for more information. phone signals. and not as a hobby.” editor@saanichnews.com News staff
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Ana Moura, whose riveting interpretation of Portugal’s captivating fado style has won her an international following, brings her soulful voice and intense stage presence to Victoria. Akin to the blues in its stoic response to suffering and loss, the Portuguese fado is in the midst of a renaissance, and Moura is one of the music’s brightest young stars. Her fourth album, Leva-me aos Fados, is a world music sensation that went triple-platinum in Portugal and reached seventh on Billboard’s Top World Albums chart. She was also nominated in the best artist category in the 2011 Songlines Music Awards (formerly known as BBC Music Awards). Moura’s rapid ascent to stardom has seen her perform in major concert halls and festivals all over the world and made fans and collaborators of The Rolling Stones and Prince, who traveled to Lisbon to work with her. Her most recent accolade was representing Portugal, at the invitation of Caetano Veloso, to participate on his 70th birthday tribute record,
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Reynolds secondary is the smallest wrestling team in town. But it has two things most Greater Victoria schools don’t: a place to train, and willing coaches. Because of that, they were able to host members of the only other teams, Esquimalt High and the school district Victoria Bulldogs, for training last week. “The room could be bigger, but I’m not complaining,” said Reynolds coach Michael Cappus. The former CIS champion came from wrestlingmad Alberni district secondary and competed for Simon Fraser University. He happens to be in town furthering his education at Camosun College and has linked up with previous Reynolds coach Josh Brakefield, a recent grad who has been instrumental in keeping the program running. They are guiding the school’s few but comTravis Paterson/News staff mitted wrestlers. “There are some more wrestlers on the team, Dylan Straus, left, and Peter Aquino spar but only the three going to provincials are still as Michael Cappus, top left, and Josh Brakefield, top right, look on. training, so this is it,” Cappus said. Representing Reynolds at the provincial high school wrestling championships in Duncan this (70kgs) were fourth. week, Feb. 28 and March 1, are Grade 12s Amir All wrestlers, regardless of club, have to comHarati and the Aquino brothers, Peter and Paul. pete for their school at provincials. Even if it Visiting Reynolds to sharpen up for provincials doesn’t have a team. were Esquimalt wrestlers Carlton Cochran and That goes for Nolan Mitchell, a Grade 10 stuMitchell Keeping and Oak Bay dent at Claremont secondary. High’s John Fayad, a member of As the No. 1 seed in the 45kgs the Bulldogs. class, he is the South Island’s All six have had success at biggest threat to win. tournaments and are contenders But Mitchell’s case is differto podium in Duncan. ent. Thanks to a committed At the recent Island champifamily and his obliging work onships in Ucluelet, the Aquino ethic, he has benefitted from brothers ended up facing each weekly commutes to train with other for gold in the 63-kilogram the Cowichan wrestling club. category, with Peter getting the “The biggest barrier this seaedge. Paul attempted to cut son has been getting (Reynolds weight so as to compete in a difwrestlers) into tournaments,” ferent category, but it just didn’t Cappus said. quite happen, he said. In that Peter and Paul Aquino. “That’s where you learn and case, they could end up wrestling improve. But not everyone for gold again this week. can’t afford the costs. We have the quality, we Cochran (84kgs) and Fayad (60kgs) also won just need the quantity.” gold at Islands. Harati (66kgs) and Keeping sports@vicnews.com
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Jump to it The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s teams opened the PacWest provincial championships at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence last night (Feb. 28). Both are the sixth seed, as the women (8-13) faced No. 3 seed Douglas Royals (14-7) and the men (8-13) faced No. 3 Quest Kermodes (11-10). Results from both games were past press time. Visit pacwestbc.ca for tournament scores. sports@vicnews.com
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The Mount Douglas Rams are hosting the 63rd annual Island boys AAA basketball championships this week, Feb. 28 to March 2. Competing are hosts Mount Doug, and South Island champs Claremont Spartans, as well as the Oak Bay Bays, Belmont Bulldogs, and Spectrum Thunder, which won a challenge game over Alberni on Tuesday to make it in. From the north is Dover Bay, Cowichan and G.P. Vanier. Semifinals are tonight (March 1) at 6:30 and 8:15 p.m. The championship final is Saturday at 8 p.m.
UVic Vikes basketball player Jenna Bugiardini of Hamilton, Ont., has been named the Canada West conference’s Rookie of the Year. Vikes graduating senior Debbie Yeboah, of Winnipeg, won a Canada West first all-star selection. It’s her third-straight all-star inclusion having been named to the second team in previous years.
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PacWest rookie of the year is a Charger
The Sport Victoria city boys AAA basketball all-stars were awarded on Tuesday. Making the team are Mat Hampton, Liam Horne and Jake Miller from Oak Bay, Alex Jordache and Mason Loewen from Claremont, Harrison Mar
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Claremont secondary grad Melissa Van Dyk of the Camosun Chargers basketball team is the PacWest women’s Rookie of the Year. Van Dyk was also named to the PacWest women’s allrookie team.
Stelly’s grad Elyse Matthews was the only Charger named to the first all-star team, with Ella Goldschmid (Mount Doug) and Jordan Elvedahl (Stelly’s) making their respective PacWest women’s and men’s second all-star teams. A pair of Oak Bay High grads with the Chargers, Kaz Kobayashi and Evan Woodson, made the PacWest men’s allrookie team.
Chargers volleyball win men’s PacWest bronze The Camosun Chargers men’s team won bronze at the PacWest volleyball championships on Saturday in Cranbrook. The third-seed Chargers defeated the top-seed Douglas Royals in five sets: 27-25, 25-16, 23-25, 19-25, 15-13. It’s the Chargers’ ninth medal in 16 provincial championship appearances: five gold, two silver and two bronze. The Chargers won its opener against the Fraser Valley Cascades but lost in the semifinal to the Vancouver Island Mari-
Rugby centre hosts top sevens This weekend is the third annual Rugby Canada National Invitational University Sevens Tournament at Westhills Stadium, home of Rugby Canada’s Centre of Excellence. Visiting are 25 college and university sevens teams – 15 men’s and 10 women’s – today (March 1) and tomorrow. The tournament will be streamed online at rugbycanada.tv. Video highlights from each day’s games will be uploaded to sendtonews.ca. Rugby Canada recently received Own the
Podium funding aimed at boosting efforts to medal at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby sevens is a new Summer Olympic sport and Canada has the potential to medal in both men’s and women’s competition. This is the first time Rugby Canada’s men’s program has received OTP funding; Canada’s women’s program was funded last year. The women enjoyed an undefeated 2011 season and a top three global ranking. sports@vicnews.com
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HOME CARE SUPPORT IN-HOME SENIOR care. 15 years exp. Reasonable rates. Flexible hours. (250)507-4663.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
COMPLETE SET of 8 mint condition Bradford plates, young boys playing hockey, $80 obo. Call (250)656-2477. HUNTER DOUGLAS Venetian blind, white, 31.5” wide x 43” long, $20. (250)656-1640. JVC COMPONENTS, stereo, CD’s, cassettes, radio, speakers, remote, $50. Call (250)370-2905. NOVELTY PHONES; teddy bear, Garfield and baseball for $99. Call (250)386-9493. SACRIFICE- CAST iron gray Victorian look patio set, $99. exce cond. (250)721-9798.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
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KEATING. 1-BDRM, W/D. $750 inclds hydro + cable. Avail April 1st. (250)652-1612.
TILLICUM/BURNSIDE- (3095 Irma St), 2 bdrm lower suite, shared laundry, own entry. $900 inclds hydro. Call 250588-8885 or 250-383-8282.
ENGLISH MARMET Pram with canopy, rain cover etc, all in excellent condition. $200 obo. Please call Margaret Davies, (250)477-5504. WINTER VACATION Home in sunny Mesa, AZ. Gated 55+ community, 5 pools & hot tubs, Wood work shop, stain glass making, computer courses, tennis, etc, site café, w/live Music, nearby golf courses. 250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. STOREWIDE Savings! One of our major suppliers just closed up and we have taken advantage of BIG clearance specials in all depts. Mattresses, headboards, storage and canopy beds. Barstools, Dining Chairs and sets, Servers, Hall tables, Coat and Wine racks. Sofas, hall benches, TV stands and more. Sidney Buy and Sell, 9818 4th. St. Sidney. sidneybuyandsell.ca
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
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FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail immed. $1400 mo utils incl’d. 250-391-1967.
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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018
(250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003.
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial and Residential. New Year Contracts. Clean-Ups & Landscaping 778-678-2524
GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
HANDYPERSONS
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601 BLACK TIE Bookkeeping. Complete bookkeeping and payroll. (250)812-3625, stef@ blacktiebookkeeping.com
CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.
DRYWALL DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
CLEANING SERVICES
ELECTRICAL
HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.
GARDENING
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677.
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawn, sod & seed. Blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Pruning, Clean-ups. Senior’s discount. Free estimate’s Phone Mike 250-216-7502. PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999.
250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858.
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BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. Licensed Affordable. 250-884-7066.
PRESSURE WASHING
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
MOVING & STORAGE
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
LANDSCAPING JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates. WCB. (250)896-6652.
THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
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MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
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JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Small Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471.
1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
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PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443
MOVING & STORAGE 11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
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MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
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BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
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Friday, March 1, 2013 - OAK
This Weekend’s
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday
Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
2657 Capital Heights, $459,000 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
205-732 Cormorant St, $214,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Betty ‘K’, 250-479-3333
306-75 Songhees, $698,000
2168 Meadow Vale Dr, $634,900
4030/4040 Borden St
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JONESco Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
pg. 9
pg. 6
101-66 Songhees, $499,900
pg. 6
pg. 10
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
3654 Langford, $395,000 Sunday 1-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
pg. 10
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
pg. 6
102-1121 Oscar, $299,000 Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
pg. 21
101-1235 Johnson St, $299,900 Saturday 12-2 Fair Realty Ltd Sean Thomas 250 896-5478
pg. 10
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
pg. 3
pg. 8
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
pg. 8
pg. 9
pg. 9
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250 360-6106
207-1101 Hilda St, $295,000
1703-1020 View St, $799,000
pg. 3
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford, 250-889-8200
104-2608 Prior St., $305,000 pg. 9
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333 pg. 8 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Amarjeet Gill, 250-744-3301 pg. 9
pg. 6
305-545 Rithet St., $289,900
pg. 17
pg. 17
Saturday 2:30-4 Fair Realty Sean Thomas, 250-896-5478 pg. 11
409 Chadwick Place, $1,239,900
4568 Montford Cr., $689,000
Sunday 2:30 - 4PM Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033
pg. 24
48 Camden, $589,000
118 Ladysmith, $649,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 7
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Kevin Sing, 250-477-7291
pg. 3
pg. 17
pg. 14
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JONESco Real Estate Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
8501 Ebor, $639,000 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910 pg. 12
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty John Monkhouse, 250-592-4422
Saturday - Sunday 1-4 Sotheby’s International James Leblanc, 250-812-7212
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
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pg. 10
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pg. 14
207-2040 White Birch, $162,000
101-608 Fairway Ave, $229,900 pg. 5
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
7891 Patterson, $599,900
pg. 7
2252 Players Dr, $799,000 pg. 24
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 15
302-9945 Fifth St, $329,000 664 Orca Pl., $483,000 pg. 5
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Klizs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten, 250-479-3333
pg. 18
103-982 Rattanwood, $319,900 pg. 6
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ed Ho, 250-477-7291
pg. 18
3035 Dornier Rd, $539,900 pg. 15
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
pg. 13
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003
204-627 Brookside, $299,900 pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 14
Sunday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
5177 Agate, $1,295,000
519 Leaside Pl, $468,500
1851 Barrett Dr., $655,000
601 Kingsview, $444,888
Saturday 2:30 - 4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun David Silletta, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Dave Lynn, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Andrew Holenchuk, 250-589-2897
pg. 13
pg. 10
3476 Horizon, $589,900
10 Parkcrest, $599,900
pg. 19
pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Saturday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Andrew Holenchuk, 250-589-2897
pg. 24
pg. 18
2136 Bellamy Rd, $519,900
2536 Garden, $498,888 pg. 11
pg. 18
3342 Myles Mansell Rd, $410,000 Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
205-9840 Fifth St, $429,500
307-10016 Third, $209,000
3230 Admirals, $439,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
pg. 23
pg. 2
991 Rattanwood, $495,000
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
1690 Texada, $1,189,000
3320 Whittier Ave, $419,900 pg. 13
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Mark McDougall, 250-483-3562
1115 Sluggett Rd., $599,500
316 Brunswick Pl, $499,500
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Ron Fedosenko, 250-391-1893
3392 Aloha, $484,500
13-10471 Resthaven, $389,000
3113 Tillicum Rd, $449,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 21
1907 Cultra Ave, $449,000
Saturday 12:30 - 2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600 pg. 13
pg. 14
633 Rason Rd., $539,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
pg. 23
pg. 17
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JONESco Real Estate Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
pg. 15
2937 Creekside Trail
493 Dunmora Crt, $1,450,000
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Colin Walters, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353
Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683 pg. 14
pg. 5
2215 Spirit Ridge Dr, $939,900
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Amarjeet Gill, 250-744-3301
3290 Maplewood, $489,000 pg. 24
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
4016 Rainbow Hill, $739,000 pg. 12
pg. 14
pg. 6
301-2881 Peatt Rd, $299,000 Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
9708 Fifth St, $599,900
1701 Jefferson, $459,000 pg. 1
4105 Torquay, $569,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty John Monkhouse, 250-592-4422
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291
10930 Chalet, $569,000
4038 Cumberland, $489,000 pg. 12
5304-2829 Arbutus Rd., $679,000
1720 Beach, $1,050,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
11-4318 Emily Carr Dr, $519,000
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
4944 Winterburn, $659,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Paul Osborne, 250-385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gaye Phillips, 250-655-0608
44-2070 Amelia Ave.
905 Easter Rd, $799,900
2625 Beach Dr., $679,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
pg. 12
Saturday 12-2 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136
4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $550,000
308-1450 Beach Dr., $415,000
302-1025 Meares St, $329,000
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frank Chan, 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983
617-623 Treanor Ave, $239,900
Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333
pg. 18
pg. 15
5150 Lochside
1279 Tattersall, $734,800 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Barbara Ronald 250 744-8211
8964 Mainwaring Rd, $650,000
110-1505 Church Ave, $209,000
5150 Lochside Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
205-1831 Oak Bay, $415,000
Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250 812-8983
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
pg. 11
133-2345 Cedar Hill X, $499,000
208-300 Waterfront Cres
Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Carol Crabb, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
604-420 Linden, $419,900
pg. 12
4953 Highgate Rd, $1,049,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Lu Ann Fraser, 250-384-8124
987 Falkland Rd, $899,900
Sunday 1:30-3:30 JONESco Real Estate Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653 Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
pg. 11
pg. 9
3648 Doncaster Dr, $849,000
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931
3067 Oakdowne, $729,000 pg. 9
1551 Stockton Cres, $878,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
16-1893 Prosser, $399,000
304-1505 Church Ave, $189,900 pg. 11
3806 Campus Cres, $749,999 3072 Cadboro Bay, $759,999
209-2529 Wark, $209,999
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
pg. 9
733A Humboldt
802-139 Clarence, $389,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
pg. 10
Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4820
pg. 15
pg. 13
4224 Panorama Dr
888 Colville Rd, $429,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ronan O’Sullivan, 250-744-3301
620/622 Niagara, $699,999
107-75 Songhees, $780,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mike Hanus, 250-857-7111
912 Neff, $474,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephen Postings, 250-656-0131
103-1000 Esquimalt Rd, $205,000
1052 Colville, $519,000
1494 Fairfield, $299,900
422 Vancouver, $449,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
pg. 13
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ron Phillips, 250-744-3301
4294 Torquay Dr, $539,900 pg. 11
pg. 18
pg. 15
304-1687 Poplar, $310,000 pg. 9
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Saira Waters, 250-858-7247
210-932 Johnson St, $218,900
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
85-7570 Tetayut Rd, $189,900
1236 Effingham St, $459,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nancy Di Castri, 250-744-3301
402-1122 Hilda, $189,900
pg. 23
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Rene Blais, 250-655-0608
2088 Larabie
3400 Cook, $399,900
A-1142 Craigflower Rd, $369,900 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 10
pg. 7
613 Sturdee, $389,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
101-982 Rattanwood, $319,900
215-2050 White Birch Rd., $169,000
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
3-833 Princess, $399,900
2913 Quadra St, $550,000
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
pg. 3
982 Mckenzie, $324,900
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Laurie Lidstone, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the February 28 - March 6 edition of Real Estate Victoria
102-400 Sitkum Rd, $269,900
pg. 10
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pg. 15
pg. 18
pg. 18
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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, March 1, 2013
This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday
OPENHOUSES
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the February 28 - March 6 edition of
875 Wild Ridge Way, $369,900
3353 Sewell, $609,900
6759 Steeple Chase, $439,000
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
pg. 18
1323 Chan Pl.
102-2733 Peatt Rd, $334,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
pg. 15
pg. 1
7000 Maple Park Terr. pg. 10
There’s more online pg. 19
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