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We’ve got the election covered On Tuesday, the rhetoric and bluster of provincial election campaigning will end, and the people of B.C. will make their choice in the 40th general provincial election. The team of reporters and editors from the Victoria News, Saanich News, Oak Bay News, Goldstream News Gazette, and the Peninsula News Review will be on the ground and on the web with election results as they roll in, posting reactions from the newly elected victors, and from those who didn’t make the cut. Greater Victoria has seven constituencies – Victoria-Beacon Hill, Victoria-Swan Lake, Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Esquimalt-Royal Roads, Saanich South, Saanich North and the Islands and Juan de Fuca – and election results will be routed through a one-stop shop: vicnews.com. Results will also be tweeted from @VictoriaNews and through the Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Goldstream, and Peninsula Facebook feeds. General voting is May 14, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting is open until Saturday May 11. See elections.bc.ca/ ge2013. editor@vicnews.com
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Ninety-five years ago today, as the First World War was well underway, Lieut.-Cmdr. Rowland Bourke, a volunteer rescuer, made a valiant plea to lead his Motor Launch into enemy fire, determined to find survivors of the sunk Vindictive ship in Ostend harbour, Belgium. “He could hear voices in the water. And he went back not once, not twice, not three times – four times he went back into the battle area to find those voices. And he finally found three men, and he saved their lives,” said Bart
Armstrong, an passionate amateur military historian from Victoria. “One of them happened to be a British knight by the name of John Alleyne. And for this rescue (Bourke) got a Victoria Cross.” The Victoria Cross is the British Commonwealth’s highest military honour awarded to recognize bravery in action. Roughly eight years ago, Armstrong learned about a Victoria Cross recipient – Bourke – buried at Royal Oak Burial Park. “I went there and I couldn’t find his marker. I ended up getting directions, and when I found it I was a bit chagrined,” Armstrong said. “What I found was the marker that’s there today – flat
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Oak Bay-Gordon Head What is the most important issue in this election?-- British Columbians are facing a choice between the B.C. Liberals’ plan to control spending, create jobs and keep the economy growing, or going back to the NDP who will run up debt and grow the size of government. That’s what truly matters on May 14.
What is the most important issue in this election? -- Voters have an historic opportunity to change B.C.’s political landscape. Partisan politics has repeatedly failed British Columbians and we deserve better. This change starts with a credible third option and that’s what the Green Party represents. We’re a party that will cooperate on good policy Andrew Weaver and promote B.C. Green accountable government.
What specific priorities would you focus on in your riding?-Ensuring the long-awaited redevelopment Ida Chong of Oak Bay B.C. Liberal High continues is important for this community. Our B.C. Liberal Government established a medical school at UVic so more doctors can be trained here. We also introduced nurse practitioners to meet the demand for new services. With an aging population, I will continue to support innovative health care services.
What specific priorities would you focus on in your riding? -- I would work to: Introduce an independent Legislative Budgetary Officer to offer voters the information necessary to hold their government accountable; Reclaim B.C.’s leadership role in the fight against climate change; Find bold, new ways of enhancing education and health care; and take steps to eliminate poverty. What would you do to resolve the issue of overpopulation of deer? -- I would work with municipal governments and local communities to realize evidence-based solutions to the issue of overpopulation of deer that are satisfactory for all involved and compassionate to the deer.
What would you do to resolve the issue of overpopulation of deer? -- Today’s B.C. Liberals are committed to helping local communities manage deer. I believe that solutions must be specific to local conditions and attitudes. We will help communities manage urban deer conflicts by taking part in planning committees, providing technical advice, developing regulations, and issuing permits to manage urban deer populations.
What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables? -- B.C. needs to develop a clean energy economy focused on renewables. I wrote about this on my blog. We have a significant economic advantage in clean energy, but we need to first invest in it by using income from nonrenewable energies to fund a transition to clean energies.
What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables? -- Today’s B.C. Liberals are championing LNG’s development and believe that British Columbians will benefit for generations to come, which is why we have a LNG strategy and are working to have one export terminal open by 2015 and three by 2020. This opportunity could bring significant revenues to B.C.
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What is the most important issue in this election? -- We must restore public assets in Oak Bay, as I have done with school lands and two seniors’ facilities – Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital. The NDP will provide more home care, community care and residential care for seniors, and bring new resources into classrooms to focus on Jessica Van der Veen students. B.C. NDP What specific priorities would you focus on in your riding? – My top priority is to build a healthy future for our citizens. In addition to restoring services for our seniors, I will work to improve childcare, our schools, trades training and our post-secondary institutions. And we are committed to protecting our watersheds and coastlines from tankers. What would you do to resolve the issue of overpopulation of deer? – The B.C. NDP believes that the province must work with municipalities to solve the problem of human deer conflicts, and ensure that municipalities have a variety of options. Currently the B.C. Supreme Court is considering whether municipalities have the authority to cull deer, and we will consult municipalities based on that decision. What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables? -- The B.C. NDP will have to work hard to renew B.C. Hydro after the damage caused by B.C. Liberal policies. We will turn the focus to renewable sources of energy. New Democrats will invest carbon tax proceeds in transit and green infrastructure, and expand energy efficiency retrofit programs. iPhone or Blackberry? – Did not respond.
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What is the most important issue in this election? -- Restoring faith in government. The Liberals are no longer believable after the HST and B.C. Rail. The NDP will drive the province further into debt and chase investment away. The Green platform is based solely on climate action. Only the B.C. Conservatives offer a fiscally prudent course of action. What specific priorities would you focus on in your riding? -- Ensuring government acts in a fiscally responsible manner. Conservatives will concentrate on creating economic growth and controlling expenditures to create government surpluses to pay down the province’s $55 billion debt without having to raise taxes. B.C. has suffered years of fiscal mismanagement under successive NDP and Liberal governments. It is time for government to act fiscally responsible.
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What would you do to resolve the issue of overpopulation of deer? -- Deer are a nuisance causing a great amount of property damage and constitute both a health and driving hazard. Deer do not belong in an urban environment. I would call for a deer cull using the safest, most humane and expeditious means available. What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables? -- The province should encourage energy development including oil and gas extraction. Those developments should be done in an environmentally sound manner using the best scientific data available. Renewable energy sources should be encouraged as long as they can be shown to be an economically viable alternative to conventional energy sources. B.C. consumers are entitled to energy at the lowest rates possible. iPhone or Blackberry? – Did not respond.
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She and Baril have struck up a friendship in the three years she’s been delivering to Baril’s home. “I love meeting people. I love helping people,” says Steer, a retired teacher. “After 35 years of working in the classroom with children, now I’m able to be in a helping role with just a different age group, people in a different situation. “I know all my clients appreciate this service. Every time I go out they’re saying how wonderful it is, how thankful they are. So I get something out of that. I feel it’s appreciated.” Brimmell says the visiting library service, which has been around for at least three decades, wouldn’t be possible without the 40 volunteer drivers. “They’re vital to the service. They not only deliver the material, they chat with the people. And because they’re shut-ins, it’s vital for them to have someone to talk to.” For more information on the visiting library service, or to learn about volunteer or client opportunities, call 250-475-6101. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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The City of Victoria unveiled its vision for the five-kilometre David Foster Way last week, but initial discussions seem to be leaving cyclists out of the picture. Edward Pullman, president of the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, said the future waterfront pathway – linking Ogden Point to Rock Bay – should ideally allow for multi-modal use. “We don’t want a situation where we have a shared pathway that’s not done right, where we’re having conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists,” Pullman said. “I’d leave that up to the city to work that out, but we’d prefer to see cycling usage there.” Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin said the primary focus of David Foster Way will be pedestrian use, but added it’s too early to comment on the final design features. “What we’ve put out is a vision,” he said. “The goal is generally for pedestrians, rollerblading, all those sort of things. If you’re looking for a commuter route, there are a lot of faster and more direct routes than the harbour pathway.” Pullman said there are plans in the works to establish a bicycle rental program at Ogden Point to attract cruise ship tourists, and a cycling pathway could help business flourish and decrease vehicle traffic through James Bay.
“We recognize that cyclists don’t have a ton of right of way to work with through (James Bay), so we’re looking at (lowering) speed limits … and hopefully getting separated right of ways between cyclists and pedestrians.” David Foster Way is expected to cost $33 to $40 million to complete and will feature 11 “special places” along the route, including a celebration plaza in front of the B.C. legislature. Fortin said the city will limit its contribution to the project at $200,000 annually from its budgeted greenway funding, while the remaining cash will need to come from provincial and community grants. On May 2, VanCity became the first community partner to contribute to the project, committing $100,000 to help build a pedestrian bridge at Heron Cove beside Fisherman’s Wharf. David Foster himself was in Victoria last Friday and donated $50,000 to his namesake pathway. “We recognize we’ll have to put the funds together to build (the pathway) in sections,” Fortin said. Upcoming private sector developments like the Janion, Northern Junk buildings, floating seaplane terminal and the City’s own Johnson Street Bridge project will include amenity investments for David Foster Way as well, he said. The Harbour Pathway plan was approved by Victoria council in 2008. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Nearly 800 men on Vancouver Island will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. More than 100 of them won’t survive the disease. Those sobering statistics are what compelled all of Greater Victoria’s motorcycle retailers to join forces this year for the third annual Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live on June 25. The Langford-to-Sidney ride raises money for prostate cancer research and donates to the B.C. Cancer Agency, University of Victoria and the Victoriabased Prostate Centre. “I had no idea prostate cancer would just sneak up on me like it
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What if an award-winning, world-renowned UVic climate scientist put his academic reputation on the line to run for public office? And what if he were running in your community – would you be intrigued? Well, that’s what’s happening. Andrew Weaver joined the Green Party of BC to bring you a real choice in this provincial election. The question is not just who to vote for, but can we change the entrenched duality of Liberal-NDP politics in BC? Of the 32,328 votes cast in the legislature between June 2001 and April 2012, just 80 or .25 percent were cast by MLAs voting against their own party. The Green Party of BC values diversity of opinion and cooperative decision-making over ‘whipping’ members to vote along party lines. Andrew Weaver will be a strong independent voice in the legislature. The choice is in your hands. On May 14, together let’s make history, and elect Andrew Weaver as British Columbia’s first Green MLA.
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Support your local politician As the provincial election campaign got underway on April 16, Premier Christy Clark said: “British Columbia is at a crossroads, with two very different choices in front of us in this most important election in modern history.” She might be right. Then again, in some electoral districts, a third choice is emerging, with the B.C. Green Party slowly moving up in approval ratings. Whichever way you lean politically, the coming election has more potential for change than we’ve seen in B.C. in a long time. Not since 2001, when the New Democrats were decimated and left with only two seats after 10 years of ruling the province, have we seen this kind of potential for an ideological about-face. But that takes votes. In the 2009 election, the highest participation level was in the age range of 65 to 74 (72 per cent of eligible voters). The lowest came from those ages of 18 to 24 (27 per cent). Overall, just 51 per cent of British Columbians eligible to vote took the time to do so. In Greater Victoria, during the 2009 race, at least three districts saw fewer than 600 votes separate the winner and the runner up. In Saanich North and the Islands, where Liberal MLA Murray Coell has since retired, the count was closest with a mere 245 votes separating him and current NDP candidate Gary Holman. Does this mean Holman is a shoo-in this time around? Is Oak Bay-Gordon Head NDP candidate Jessica Van der Veen sitting on her laurels hoping she will just pick up those 561 votes she trailed Liberal MLA Ida Chong by in 2009? Not for a minute. These candidates and their B.C. Green, B.C. Conservative, B.C. Liberal and independent counterparts are all working hard to get your support because they know every vote counts. Not only that, the youth vote could be the deciding factor on May 14. Is this the most important election in modern history? You decide. 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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Bringing election issues home pursuing action on these policies in The provincial election process a number of ways. has a tendency to focus on party Later this month, some of the leaders and very broad policy policies on the agenda platforms. will be presented at With three out of four the British Columbia party leaders representing Chamber of Commerce’s the Lower Mainland, AGM to garner provincerelying on party debates wide Chamber support, won’t offer much in terms strengthening their reach. of local issues for Greater To support provinceVictorians. wide common rates for To highlight some natural gas, the Chamber of our concerns as a is registering as an community, the Greater intervener with the B.C. Victoria Chamber of Bruce Carter Utilities Commission. Commerce created “Our Guest column Last month, the Vibrant Community Chamber hosted a Economic Agenda,” a presentation by Parks document based on Canada to better understand Chamber policy. the full impacts of the proposed The Chamber creates policy National Marine Conservation Area. on an ongoing basis to direct its Once the election has passed advocacy efforts when lobbying and all ministers are appointed, the government. These policies Chamber will begin meeting with come directly from our members’ ministers one-on-one to continue concerns, as well as from timely the discussion and promote action local issues that impact our for these issues. economy and community. The Economic Agenda also has We’ve used these policies as focal long-term value beyond election points to get our local candidates day. We’ve delivered a copy of the talking about provincial issues document to local candidates as that have deep impact on Greater a means to clearly track both our Victoria. From B.C. Ferries to progress and theirs in the years amalgamation, it is important for following the election. Greater Victoria voters to know Much like the Chamber’s “Our how their candidates stand on local Vibrant Community” municipal issues. campaign, which we used as a In addition to creating the means to compare municipal economic agenda, the Chamber is
leaders’ good governance initiatives following the 2011 election, the Economic Agenda will allow us to revisit these priorities as we move past the election into the long-term. Our goal is to wade past campaign promises, and help bring about action and effective long-term planning. The Chamber has focused on an economic agenda, as it is an area where we feel we have the engagement, experience and expertise to highlight challenges and opportunities in Greater Victoria. There are a number of other issues impacting the region, such as health care and the environment, which are best left to the organizations and individuals with expertise on those particular issues. It is my hope that by creating this agenda and posting candidate responses publicly, Greater Victoria voters can easily see which issues candidates support, before residents make the big decision on May 14. The choices we make at the polls will influence provincial decisions for years to come, and having a clear way of comparing where local candidates stand is essential. It is important to rally everyone to have their say and vote. Bruce Carter is chief executive officer of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
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OPINION
Think hard about B.C.’s future before voting May 14 We need new mines and gas I’m concerned that many fields, pipelines, refineries, ports British Columbians are more and processing plants to replace focused on “change” for the sake jobs lost by tech of change rather than change and by events electing the party most like the pine beetle likely to foster job catastrophe. creation and financial Economic stability. development and Our province’s the protection of the resource endowment environment are not has always been a mutually exclusive. mainstay of both jobs Yes, we must be and the generation of good stewards of our revenues needed to beautiful province, fund social programs. Gwyn Morgan but we do have the From what I have Guest column technology to move the seen and heard, an economy forward in NDP government an environmentally responsible would rev up spending while manner. stymieing resource development Saying no to new projects through endless environmental will mean job losses for those reviews, and/or by just saying currently employed and limited “no,” driving investment to other opportunities for young people provinces and other countries.
looking to join the work force. We also need to focus on balancing the provincial budget, rather than taking money away from social programs to fund rising interest costs. Forty years of experience in business has taught me that too much debt is crippling. It scares me that the NDP have rolled out billions of dollars in new spending during this campaign, and their “every dollar is accounted for” rhetoric just isn’t credible because their antidevelopment attitude will reduce revenue at the same time as spending rises. There is truth to the adage, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” The NDP came to power in 1991 and governed the rest of that decade. Investment dried up
and economic growth trailed the rest of Canada. A low point came when the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce thanked the B.C. government for driving growth investment in Alberta. Glen Clark’s 1996-99 tenure as premier was arguably the most disastrous for B.C. and with Adrian Dix, Clark’s former chief of staff leading the province, I’d be very worried about history repeating itself. It took many years for the Liberals to repair the damage. During their time in government, North America suffered through a major recession and yet we now have a triple-A credit rating, higher than the U.S. government, allowing B.C. taxpayers the lowest possible interest rates. Have the Liberals done everything right? Certainly not.
The introduction of the HST by the Campbell government was badly handled. There have been other gaffes and ill thought out policies. While there is a natural inclination for people to vote to change long-governing parties, it’s important not to let the NDP sleepwalk to victory without thinking about which party is likely to create jobs and not burden today’s young people with a mountain of debt. I’m not asking that you agree with me, only that you think through the full consequences of your choice carefully. And then get out and vote on May 14. Gwyn Morgan is former president and CEO of EnCana Corporation and was formerly an advisor to Premier Christy Clark. He has retired to Greater Victoria.
townhome developments that were built two years ago and earlier still haven’t sold out, it should send a signal to the city’s planners that perhaps the market is getting saturated and there is no longer a shortage of places to live in the area. To keep handing out building permits serves only to exacerbate the glut of empty residential units already on the market and pushes those market values down: too much supply and not enough demand. This is unfair to existing homeowners who may be trying to move out of the area and are forced to sell at a loss. It causes all kinds of problems. Langford has grown by leaps and bounds since I moved here in 2005. One only has to look at the traffic congestion on our roads to realize the infrastructure has not kept pace with the housing development. It’s time to put a lid on residential building permits and let the market readjust to a
balanced state. Nobody likes to lose value on their property. Steve Jackson Langford
LETTERS Human trafficking prompts teen to write I am a minor, and am therefore the age that many youth have been trafficked in Canada into what some call prostitution. Internationally, the entry age into prostitution is said to be between 12 and 14. It is undoubtably the case that many of these underage prostitutes are being controlled and exploited by pimps, bawdy house owners or even family members. I have recently had the pleasure of getting to know Tara Teng, Miss World Canada. Her goal is to bring the issue of human trafficking and prostitution in Canada out of the shadows. I, too, can no longer sit by and watch these realities continue. As a teenage girl, I simply do not understand why the act of prostitution is legal in Canada and why the men who pay to sexually abuse women and children are
not being prosecuted. Unfortunately, the root cause of prostitution is the demand for commercial sex with women and children. The purchase of sexual services ought to be heavily criminalized, not the selling of sexual services. I do not believe that this “business” can ever be safe or beneficial for the prostitutes. I would like to see support given to prostitutes who are desperate to get out of this so-called profession. The abuse, rape and dehumanizing buying and selling of women in Canada are what I believe to be the worst possible actions one human being could do to another. The question that enters my mind time and time again is, why are these outrageous acts of injustice not penalized? I cannot imagine what these women, children and few men endure on a daily basis. The excuse that we simply do not know what is happening in Canada
regarding prostitution and human trafficking is no longer valid. I recently graduated from high school, yet I know the Canadian government has turned a blind eye towards prostitution. In light of the statistics and my own eager desire to see change concerning the issues around human trafficking and prostitution, I would like to see the Nordic model of prostitution law, which criminalizes buying sex rather than selling it, placed in the Criminal Code of Canada. Gussie Kooijman Sidney
Time to put a lid on development permits Growth and development are inevitable. They bring welcome tax dollars which help with infrastructure, new schools and a plethora of other services that are required of a growing community such as Langford. However, when condo and
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Photographs and mementos encouraged at gathering to celebrate Oak Bay history Laura Lavin News staff
Former staff and students of St. Christopher’s school, 2619 Currie Rd., are invited to attend a special celebration honouring the school’s 100th anniversary. The small schoolhouse was founded in 1913 by Mary Ashworth, who ran the primary school for four decades. “She started the school above the store near the park for two years, then bought the house and ran the school from it,” said Faith Muir, formerly McNeel-Caird, who owned and ran the school from 1955 to 1974. Muir will be on hand to help with the festivities and share fond memories. “I love teaching,” she said. “I started in Scotland teaching boys’ school.” Her time at St. Christopher’s was spent not only as a teacher, but as a mother to three young children as well. She said the school, which was renovated and had a large classroom added in 1971 was a wonderful place for children. “It was the perfect place for it, across from the park. We would have sports day in summer, it had a large garden with playground equipment. We took used bricks and built a brick wall in front.” At that time the school held close to 100 students from Kindergarten to Grade 3. It has been operating as a Montessori school for the past 35 years. Visitors to the open house are invited to bring photographs, mementos or stories to share. The school will be open on Saturday, May 11 from 2 to 5 p.m., refreshments will be served. Contact Kevin Murdoch for more information at kevin@kevinmurdoch.ca. editor@oakbaynews.com
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The Victoria Highland Games are about more than just the caber or the keg toss. The games, celebrating their 150th anniversary this year in Victoria, are also seen as an event that honours arts, heritage and culture. “It’s a celebration of Scottish and Celtic arts and culture, which is not just the sports side. It’s also the music and the dance,” said Jim Maxwell, president of the Victoria Highland Games Association. “All the traditions of Scotland were brought here with the first Scottish settlers in the fur trade coming in the 1850s. “I think the catch of it all is all this pageantry and spectacle and music.” Thousands of people are expected to flock to Topaz Park on May 18 and 19 to take in the sights and sounds of everything Celtic. Maxwell promises this to be the biggest and best Highland Games yet, with national and international athletes competing in the heavy events, and a variety of performers – from dancers and singers to big bands – to keep the family entertained. “It’s a very emotional experience taking it all in. The sound of the bagpipe played well is rather passionate, the dancers in their kilts are impressive,” Maxwell said. “And then of course we have the pipe bands, individuals who are drumming and piping. We have some of the best in the world coming. It’s quite a high-quality event.”
His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew of Wales, will act as chief of the Games, presiding over opening ceremonies both days, and the closing ceremony on the Sunday. While the Highland Games happen over the Victoria Day long weekend, arts and culture events span the previous week, too. Tomorrow (Saturday, May 11), the Tartan Parade will take place downtown. Pipe bands, highland dancers, athletes and Scottish organizations will walk down Government Street from Centennial Square to the B.C. legislature beginning at 11 a.m. The bands will then perform on the legislature lawn, and dancers will perform the highland fling. On May 16, Canadian Celtic folk-rockers Spirit of the West perform at Sugar Nightclub (858 Yates St.). Opening for the group is the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band. Tickets, $35, are available at Lyle’s Place (770 Yates St.) or at ticketweb. ca. “You want a family-oriented weekend of pageantry and spectacle? Come to the Victoria Highland Games and you won’t be disappointed, because it’s not just a band playing on stage, it’s the colour, the atmosphere that makes it special,” Maxwell said. “Everybody can feel the excitement and the passion and the professionalism and the culture. It’s quite an experience. I have people come up to me with tears in their eyes every year saying, ‘This is fantastic.’ That’s what we want everybody to see.” Advance tickets to the 150th Victoria Highland Games are available to purchase ($12 for adults/$10 for students and seniors) at The Strath, Vision 2000 Travel Group and Loghouse Pub Liquor Store. Visit victoriahighlandgames.com for ticket and event details. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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APPRECIATION Slow Zodiacs band members Sebastian Craig, left, Grey Oxley and Ross Haskett perform in a benefit concert at the Charlie White Theater in the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney tonight (May 10). Photo courtesy of Slow Zodiacs
Young bands play for a cause Devon MacKenzie News staff
A group of students and grads from North Saanich’s Parkland Secondary is organizing a benefit concert for cancer research. Tonight (May 10) Parkland’s LEAF/MUSE social justice club presents six local bands at the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney, including three which feature members from the school. “For us, we really wanted to do something to support local talent and youth as well as do something for an important cause,” said Bryanne Geary, a Grade 12 Parkland student and one of the event organizers. With support from Parkland youth and family councillor Roger Young, the students were able to organize the six band event in the theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre with both the centre and Sidney North Saanich RCMP Const. Ravi Gunasinghe coming on board to help out with the cost and organization.
“Most of us have been playing “We’re really excited to be able to showcase some of the great in bands since middle school so talent we have locally as well we’re looking forward to getting as provide an all-ages oriented our music out there,” said Oxley. After playing a couple of gigs event in Sidney,” said Young. “We’re hoping that people will at The Cambie in Esquimalt, the benefit concert come out from Saaat the theatre will nich and Victoria “We’re really be the band’s first to hear what these bands have been excited to be able to larger show. “It’s going to be working on. showcase some of a great event,” said “They’ve been Young, adding the working really hard the great talent we and I think each have locally as well show happens the same night as West band individually Coast Amusement’s will bring some- as provide a allthing great to the ages oriented event Midway is in the field outside the stage.” Winspear. The concert fea- in Sidney.” - Roger Young “We’re hoping tures National Tape, some of the youth Helloseptember, Slow Zodiacs, Lohlaya, Pookati will come out after they’ve been at the midway to enjoy some and Loftus. Slow Zodiacs, a band made music,” he said. Tickets for the benefit conup of two current Parkland students (Grey Oxley and Ross Has- cert are $10 and are available kett) and a Parkland graduate through the Mary Winspear box (Sebastian Craig), is looking for- office at 250-656-0275 or go to ward to showcasing some of the marywinspear.ca. local talent from the Peninsula. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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“It is so important because it is bringing to the public’s attention that in amongst ourselves are fellow Canadians who are heroes that need to be recognized for what they did,” he said. In attendance at the ceremony was Belgium’s ambassador to Canada, a representative from the British High Commission at Ottawa, the Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific, and Bourke’s descendants. Lorraine Fracy, client services supervisor at the burial park, said Wednesday’s unveiling marks a long-fought battle, spearheaded by Armstrong, to honour Bourke for his bravery. “When you hear and read some of Rowland’s story, he was quite a reserved man. And it wasn’t all about that. For him he was just doing his job,” she said. “When you stand from a distance, it’s such a landmark now from that section, to tell his story. And he is so deserving of it. If he was sitting with us today, he would probably sheepishly be overwhelmed with gratitude.” Armstrong, whose main passion is researching forgotten Canadian recipients of the U.S. Medal of Honor, said recognizing Bourke’s bravery in such a significant way is how we keep his memory and his story alive. “You hear the term, ‘Lest we forget,’ but people forgot, and we’re now reminding them.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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The District of Oak Bay is embarking upon a process to renew its Official Community Plan (OCP), previously the Present updated substantively in 1997. An OCP the Past is a guide to the future growth of a community. The OCP renewal will give the District an opportunity to review its vision, objectives and policies that guide land use and development. An OCP Advisory Committee (OPAC) of representative councillors and citizens has been appointed by Council to help guide the process.
Public Engagement Process Public input is extremely important to the OCP process since the Plan must reflect the values and aspirations of the community. There will be several phases of public engagement as the Plan is prepared over the next year. In this initial phase, there are opportunities for you to attend two different types of sessions:
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Belmont back in it Travis Paterson News staff
It’s been 18 years and counting for community coach Lloyd Powell who is on the verge of something big with the Belmont Bulldogs. The West Shore has had plenty of athletic successes in that time but not on the soccer pitch. Not like this. The Bulldogs won the AAA Lower Island high school girls soccer league for the first time since 1998 and played the Lambrick Park Lions in the Ryan Cup final for the city championship at UVic on Thursday. Results of the Ryan Cup final were past press time. Sisters Kristen and Marisa Livingstone both scored to help propel the Bulldogs past the Stelly’s Stingers 5-3 in Tuesday’s semifinal at UVic. The elder sister, Kristen, also a member of the Victoria Highlanders, is front and centre on the Bulldogs team. But the soonto-be University of Alberta Pandas soccer player is surrounded by a lot of talent, Marisa included, the coach said. “Kristen is exceptional and they’re both strong but we have lots of strong players,” Powell said. “It’s been a great season. We did well at the UVic tourney a few weeks back and could have done even better there. It’s a disciplined group of girls who play the way that we want them to play.” The Bulldogs took a 3-1 lead
early in the game but sat back and let the Stingers tie it up. Marisa and Maddy Yesaki scored for the Bulldogs in extra time as the Bulldogs regained the form that got them up 3-1 in the first place. Marisa also scored in regulation, as did Kristen and Kate Payter. Alix Yee, Frankie Chatwin and Nina Laflamme scored for the Stingers.
Lions exact Ryan revenge The Lambrick Park Lions flipped the record over and sang a new song with a 2-1 win over the Oak
AAA Islands schedule ■ Monday, May 13 Hampton 9:30 a.m. Belmont vs. Cowichan 11:30 a.m. Oak Bay vs. Alberni 1 p.m. Dover Bay vs. Cowichan 3 p.m. Oak Bay vs. Reynolds Braefoot 9:30 a.m. Dover Bay vs. Stelly’s 11:30 a.m. Carihi vs. Reynolds 1 p.m. Belmont vs. Stelly’s 3 p.m. Carihi vs. Alberni ■ Tuesday, May 14 Hampton 9:30 a.m. Carihi vs. Oak Bay 11 a.m. Belmont vs. Dover Bay Braefoot 9:30 a.m. Alberni vs. Reynolds 11 a.m. Stelly’s vs. Cowichan Championship final 2:30 p.m. at Hampton. Top two teams advance to AAA provincials.
Bay Breakers in Tuesday’s Ryan Cup semifinal. It avenges Lambrick’s 3-0 loss to the Breakers in last year’s Ryan Cup final. Lambrick was the only AA team remaining in the Ryan Cup final four. Emma Entzminger scored twice within the first 15 minutes of the second half to put Lambrick up 1-0. But Oak Bay stormed back on a goal by Camille Van Tassel and nearly tied the game. It was a finish coaches Lauren Goodmanson and Melissa Orton, a pair of former Lambrick players, weren’t happy with. “Oak Bay took it to us and found another gear in the last 20 minutes, we were really fortunate we didn’t get punished,” Orton said. “I told the girls after the game, be proud of the fact we were able to hold them off but you don’t want to be the type of team that holds teams off. It’s not an easy feeling.” The Lions created several good chances in the first half but didn’t create as many opportunities in the second. It’s been another sizzling season for the Lions, returning to the Ryan Cup final, the city’s crossover tournament with A, AA and AAA schools. The Lions’ only loss so far was to the Glenlyon Norfolk Gryphons in the UVic tournament final. On Monday the Lions enter the AA Islands at Shawnigan Lake School.
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From left, Lambrick Park’s Emma Entzminger and Oak Bay's Katie Hanson contest the ball in the air during the Ryan Cup semifinal at UVic. The Breakers, meanwhile, hope to bounce back from the Ryan Cup semifinal loss as the team enters the AA Island championships at UVic on Monday. “We’re constantly improving throughout the season and if everyone commits to playing at their highest level, we could have a very strong Island tournament,”
Growing their game Travis Paterson News staff
Women’s rugby has grown exponentially around the world in recent years. Now it’s catching up in Victoria, says David Crossley. The enthusiastic dad helped create the high school girls seven-a-side rugby league in Victoria this season. “There’s been girls rugby teams at high schools before but it was informal and now we’ve established an official league,” he said. Crossley’s daughter Caroline is a Grade 9 player with Oak Bay and has been playing since Grade 5. She also plays in the Castaway Wanderers youth girls program, of which players are sprinkled amongst the eight schools participating in this year’s school league. The season winds up on Monday (May 13) with a seven-a-side tournament at Oak Bay High. The tourney runs from 2 to about 5:30 p.m. with national team player Barbara Mervin presenting the winners trophies. A veteran of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Mervin is still involved with national sevens program and is also a pioneering
entrepreneur in the budding industry that is women’s rugby. Through her company, Aptoella, Mervin designs and produces rugby gear specific to women. She had the idea first, disappointed in the heavy, cotton jerseys and uncomfortable rugby shorts she and her fellow athletes wore on the field. “Actually some of my products are sold to soccer and flag football players as well,” Mervin said. She attended the Pacific Design Academy in 2009 specifically to learn how to manufacture a new brand of rugby shorts for women. But so far the big seller has been the Attack-her shoulder pads. “I’ve sold about 200 of them so far, to places as far as the U.K., Sweden and New Zealand, but most sales are here in Canada,” she said. Mervin’s products will be on sale at Monday’s high school sevens tournament. On Saturday the Velox Valhallians, Mervin’s former team, host Burnaby Lake in the B.C. premier women’s championship final, noon at UVic’s Wallace Field. The UVic Norsemen play in the Div. 1 final at 2 p.m. and James Bay host Burnaby Lake in the premier men’s final at 4. sports@vicnews.com
coach Brent Garraway said. Three of Oak Bay’s leaders, Elise Butler, Jessie Collison and Katie Hanson, have been with the team for three years. “I would love to see them accomplish something special in their final year,” the coach added. sports@vicnews.com
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From diving off the 10-metre tower to lifting 61 kilograms in the clean and jerk, Shaye Tudor is proving to be a quick study. Tudor, a Grade 8 student at Royal Oak middle school, finished second at the B.C. high school provincial championships in Olympic style weightlifting. The event was held in Surrey on May 4. Only Grade 12 student Simrin Sandhu of Lord Tweedsmuir secondary in Surrey was better in the 63-kilogram weight class. Not a bad start for Tudor, who turned 14 last week, and only got serious about weightlifting in February. “Tudor is not afraid. She is great at going after it and is not worried about only being (in Grade 8), but then she (also) jumps off a 10 metre tower, so I guess that speaks for itself,” said Jeane Lassen, Tudor’s weightlifting coach. Lassen, a Whitehorse native, competed for Boaz Joseph/Black Press Canada at the 2008 Olympics and was in London Shaye Tudor of Royal Oak middle school in 2012 but was injured. Instead she assisted the celebrates a successful lift while competing coaching staff and helped teammate Christine at the B.C. High School Weightlifting Girard win bronze. Championships at Universal Fitness Centre Lassen has been at PISE for a year, coaching in Surrey on May 4. various teens in the Canadian Sports School probecause it’s a sport in itself. There’s a huge transgram. fer to diving and wrestling,” Lassen said. Tudor is one of those teens. She came into It’s a lot to take on for a kid, but Tudor is cut weightlifting as a cross training regimen for divfrom a special cloth. On top of 15 ing, her specialty. The Boardworks hours per week of training with Diving club team member is a daily “They get faster, Boardworks she’s also in the gym resident at Saanich Commonwealth stronger and jump from 6 to 7:30 a.m. each morning Place and has competed in the higher, and they don’t and is with Lassen at PISE for sesjunior national diving championTuesdays and Thursdays. ships. feel like they’re doing sions Oh, and she maintains straight Tudor is still heavily committed work because it’s a As in school. to diving, but is one of three local “Tudor really has the right attiathletes who’ve found an added sport in itself.” tude and work ethic,” Lassen said. niche with weightlifting. Fellow – Jeane Lassen Tudor also competed at the B.C. Royal Oak Grade 8 student Isaiah Junior Weightlifting provincials in Brasset is also a Boardworks diver Courtenay earlier this year, where she also finand competed at the provincial weightlifting ished second behind Sandhu. championships, finishing third in the 56-kg boys This comes after Tudor missed a big chunk of category behind winner Nolan Mitchell, a Grade last year recovering from a burst appendix. 10 student at Claremont secondary. “Through strength and conditioning these kids It’s a double for Mitchell, the two-time reignhave found a sport they like but they shouldn’t ing B.C. wrestling champion for his weight class. quit the other sport,” Lassen said. Mitchell also too came to the Canadian Sports “Tudor has a shot at winning the weightlifting School at PISE for cross training. provincials next year but you never know who’s “All three are doing this so they can become going to show up in your weight class. You can better all-around athletes and it happens to be a only focus on what you can control.” sport as well. They get faster, stronger and jump sports@vicnews.com higher, and they don’t feel like they’re doing work
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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling:
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders • Hand Buckers • Grader Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
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Sat, May 11, 12-2pm Homemade fresh frozen perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht & fresh Ukrainian kobassa rings. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall 1110 Caledonia Ave, Victoria.
250-384-2255. INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBB’s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory
LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND ARTHUR LITKENHAUS, DECEASED, formerly of #104 - 1312 Beach Drive, Victoria BC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, at 1070 Douglas Street, Suite 600, Victoria, BC, V8W 2C4 on or before the 14th day of June, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. The Canada Trust Company, Executor By its Solicitors HORNE COUPAR
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Owner Abundant Enterprises YV1SZ592351190436 Will be sold on May 24, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND: KEY on Dallas Rd, near the water, May. 7th. Call to identify at 250-381-3096. FOUND PURSE, perhaps young girl’s, at bus stop, Talista Park, Sidney. 250-516-4332
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE you looking for something to supplement your current income!!This could be perfect for YOU!!NO selling, NO distributing, NO inventory, and best of all, NO RISK!!!contact michaelcheng411211@gmail.com for details.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CLINICAL COUNSELLOR N.I. Survivors’ Healing Society - trauma & abuse counselling 14 hr/wk contract with expansion & renewal pot., short list contacted, open contact@nishs.ca
OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK ISM Canada, an IBM Company, are seeking Client Support Technicians; $28.45 Hourly (Unionized); Three Regular Full Time and one Auxiliary in Prince Rupert, Campbell River, and Trail . To apply, visit www.ismcanada.com. Closes, May 23, 2013. PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
ISLAND VEGETABLE Co-operative Association in Victoria BC is searching for a new General Manager. Candidates must have produce industry experience; including sales, marketing and purchasing, with good organizational skills and prior management experience. For more information and full job description visit www.ivca.ca Send CV to ian@daffodil.com
SALES GAYA COSMETIC Industries Inc o/a Forever Flawless- is now hiring Sales Clerks for Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC. Must speak English and have the ability to sell. Permanent F/T. Shifts, Weekends. Wage-$ 13./hr. E-mail: gayacosmetic@gmail.com
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STAND OUT with a professionally designed and edited resume. Rates from $30. 250812-8646.
GRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driver’s licence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250871-0208.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $555,000. (250)656-1056.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
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
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK 12 DRAWER cherry wood dresser, like new, $70 obo. Call (778)433-2192. CHINTZ & Co. end table, gold and mirror, as new $99. Call (250)857-9732. DARK GREEN leather recliner, excellent condition, $99. Call (250)656-9272.
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LAZY-BOY CHAIR, off white in colour. Excellent condition, $99. Call (250)472-0992.
OPEN HOUSE: 1246 Hastings St., Sun, May. 12, 2-4pm. Hot new listing in Strawberry Vale. Give mom the gift of a “no step entry�, 3 bdrm Rancher, main floor family room, double car garage, 1500 sq ft. Priced to sell $519,900. Laura McCollom, RE/MAX. 250-588-8448.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. 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 FRENCH PROVINCIAL matching chesterfield and chair (green), both in very good condition. Wood and glass coffee table, wooden legs, glass top, in very good condition. Asking $250 for all 3 items. Call (250)592-0304.
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An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.
COOK/HILLSIDE, Basil Ave., (off Blackwood), Sat, May. 11, 9am-12noon. Block Garage Sale. Furniture, camping gear, bikes, misc and much more.
SIDNEY, 104-9655 First St., Sat, May. 11, 9am-1pm. Misc, household, sporting & more.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
FISHING GUIDE Wanted for West Coast, Vancouver Island. $300.-$500./day. 3 years guiding experience required. Please email resume through website: www.salmoneye.net HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1923 today for an interview.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
HILLSIDE/QUADRA, 2816 Graham St., Sat, May. 11, 10am-1pm. Estate/Garage Sale
HUGE PLANT SALE Flowers, Herbs, Shrubs.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
Fri, Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
BeneďŹ ting our project for widows and orphans in Rwanda.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
178 Beach Dr (at Victoria Ave).
SIDNEY, 10162 Resthaven Dr., Sat, May. 11, 9am-3pm. Two Family Garage sale.
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RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction�
COLWOOD- REFURBISHED 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $900 inclds utils. June 1. Call 250-3919923 after 12 noon.
Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $575 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome w/some restrictions. Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites.
LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1000 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail immed. Call (250)881-2283.
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Lease. Avail June 1. Call (250)656-4003.
HOMES FOR RENT LANGFORD. 3-BDRM + den. 2 bath, double car garage, huge deck, quiet street, 5 mins to all amens. N/S. $1900 mo + utils. (Immed). 250-686-4445.
APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.
Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $725 1 bdrm - $915 2 bdrm - $1100 This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites.
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Pemberton Holmes...est. 1887 When it comes to making one of the biggest decisions of your life, it’s important to make the right choice. Choose 126 years in an established Victoria business and 10+ years in real estate sales.
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MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, May 1. 250-727-6217.
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SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003 SIDNEY: 2 bdrm, lrg backyard, gardens. 12x12 insulated shed. N/S. $1100+ utils. Avail. June 15th. Call 250-888-5972.
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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
BRENTWOOD BAY, bright 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Gas F/P, D/W, own lndry, large deck & yard. NS/NP $1500. (250)589-9997.
$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans
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MARINE BOATS $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ AlSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$ TOTAL PACKAGE now! 39’ Tradewinds Asp Cabin Crusier, twin Cummins diesels, enclosed sundeck & bridge, 2 heads sleeps 4-6. Very well maintained, boat house kept in North Saanich Marina. Asking $116,000. 50’ x 25’ enclosed boathouse available as part of complete cruising and moorage package. Ready to go! Call (250)361-7343.
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Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
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CLEANING SERVICES DYNAMITE HOUSECLEANER, experienced, positive, honest. Ref. (778)677-0789. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn or moss? No job too big. Aerating, pwr raking, pruning. Weed, moss, blackberry, stump & ivy rmvl. 25yrs exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
DRAFTING & DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN. Business cards, logos, ads, posters. Reasonable rates. 250-812-8646. HOME RENOVATION Design for Permit Call Steven- 250. 381.4123.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.
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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
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778-678-2524 LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
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Overnight Delivery in most of BC!
WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283
FLOORING SALE Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft www.kingofoors.com
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MULTI UNIT to Home Renos. Free Est’s. Call Green Bird Development. (250)929-4685. THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
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
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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
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PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced and insured. Darren 250-217-8131. M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; wine racks, shelving, picture framing and more. Built in or mobile at reasonable prices. (250)812-8646 WRITER FOR Hire. Ad copy, web content and more. Reasonable rates. 250-812-8646.
MOVING & STORAGE (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr. 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. 1ST MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $80/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178. RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
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DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.
Tree, Hedge & Shrub Pruning Lawn Care. 250-888-3224
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BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.
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DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.
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Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 9 - May 15 edition of Real Estate Victoria
203-1110 Oscar, $349,900 Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
5 Gorge Rd E, $400,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585
404-935 Fairfield Rd, $264,900 pg. 6
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859 Maddison, $629,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921
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74 Bay, $484,800
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Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
pg. 17
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Rick Allen, 250-385-2033
pg. 2
68-14 Erskine, $409,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588
pg. 2
35-1498 Admirals Rd, $169,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820
pg. 13
pg. 10
315 Masters, $788,888 pg. 10
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Robin Lewis, 250-477-7291
pg. 6
Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brent Munro, 250-744-3301
pg. 15
pg. 14
pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422
204-837 Selkirk Ave, $279,900 Thursday 4-6 & Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Kallstrom, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 13
915 McNaughton Ave, $453,900 Sunday 1-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124 Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291
pg. 7
pg. 13
pg. 5
pg. 14
pg. 6
pg. 14
1533 Granada Cres, $539,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
pg. 13
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jim Fields, 250-857-5467
21-909 Carolwood Dr, $499,900 Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
pg. 18
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 pg. 1
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250 661-4476
pg. 9
pg. 26
pg. 14
pg. 14
205-1571 Mortimer, $209,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
pg. 9
3963 Juan De Fuca Terr. Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662
8410 Alec Rd, $789,000 Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653
2E-9851 Second St
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608
pg. 7
102-2360 James White, $234,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124
pg. 6
9173 Basswood, $999,000 Saturday 12:30-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 19
Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jim Fields, 250-857-5467
6770 Jedora, $499,500 pg. 26
122-3969 Shelbourne, $204,500 Saturday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 19
206-10160 Third St, $159,900 pg. 26
12-3255 Rutledge, $291,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250-661-4476
pg. 18
766 Harding, $555,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Adrien Bachand, 250-384-8124 pg. 1
pg. 5
1097 Damelart, $429,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-477-5353
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
44-2070 Amelia Ave, $269,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 18
11061 Salal Pl., $729,000
pg. 14
pg. 15
4067 Cavallin Crt, $619,900
303-625 Admirals Rd, $179,900 Thursday 3-5 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
pg. 7
110-1505 Church St, $209,000
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
11 Phillion, $569,900 Sunday 12:30-2 RE/MAX Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301
pg. 15
1578/1580 Jasper Pl, $798,000
20 Phillion, $679,900 pg. 7
pg. 15
Friday 4-6 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 15
1016 Clarke Rd, $575,000
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 25
493 Dunmora Crt, $1,350,000 Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
832 Royal Wood Pl, $619,900
10-709 Luscombe, $629,000
pg. 10
pg. 14
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124
pg. 14
Saturday - Sunday 1-4 Sotheby’s International James Leblanc, 250-812-7212
Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
982 Mckenzie, $299,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Giovanna Balaiban, 250-477-5353
4020 Dawnview Cres, $599,900
1279 Tattersall, $685,000 pg. 13
pg. 3
1590 Ash Rd, $1,099,000 pg. 17
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
Saturday 11:30-1:00 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301
4-854 Caroline, $589,900
pg. 7
pg. 14
1-3211 Shelley, $374,900 pg. 13
pg. 8
519 Leaside Pl, $444,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900
3315 Cook St, $389,800
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
pg. 17
114-1110 Willow St.
5-4631 Lochside, $464,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Tricia Basi, 250-384-8124
pg. 7
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Rick Humphries 250 592-4422
79 Obed, $419,000
407-1009 McKenzie, $199,000
3478 Calumet, $449,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Charlotte Ann Sekul, 250-592-4422
2606 Midnight Pl, $648,500
102-640 Montreal St.
Saturday & Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
pg. 25
4020 Rainbow Hill, $739,000
965 Woodhall Dr, $519,000
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Justen Lalonde, 250-418-0613
pg. 10
107-250 Douglas, $231,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301
2311 Chilco Rd, $599,900
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
3866 Grange, $645,000
4029 Elise, $554,500 pg. 6
321-4490 Chatterton Way, $479,900
46 DeGoutiere Pl, $565,000
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Melanie Erickson, 250-385-2033
Saturday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662
2166 Ferndale Rd, $850,000
105-1220 Fort
104-2608 Prior St, $285,000
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Dave Hillmer, 250-385-2033
pg. 13
pg. 5
304-330 Waterfront Cres, $399,500
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Ltd Sean Thomas 250 896-5478
pg. 15
4011 Birring, $899,500
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Saira Waters, 250-592-4422
402-103 Gorge Rd E, $399,900
654 Langford, $369,000
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216
pg. 17
206-2587 Beach Dr, $249,000
203-2920 Cook, $356,400
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
4030/4040 Borden St
2-909 Carolwood, $499,900
pg. 11
306-75 Songhees, $698,000
302-1026 Johnson, $299,900
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
pg. 12
1-1871 Fern, $465,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Fowles, 250 477-7291
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
304-1618 North Dairy, $329,900
402-2340 Oak Bay, $299,900 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
3066 Carroll St, $409,900
1501-620 Toronto St
Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600
pg. 13
pg. 12
133-2345 Cedar Hill X, $479,000 Sunday 2-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983
102-1220 Fort
402-828 Rupert, $399,000
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Sandra Kamper, 250-514-1224
pg. 6
209-2529 Wark St, $205,000
1790 Haultain, $459,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Alli Munro, 250-477-5353
pg. 13
3435 Lovat, $449,000
901-250 Douglas
302-1000 McClure, $199,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Rick Humphries 250 592-4422
1857 Fairburn Dr, $539,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
2043 Milton St., $549,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
523 Michigan, $699,000
6-330 Waterfront, $650,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983
5-216 Russell, $469,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Pat Meadows 250 592-4422
pg. 11
251 Government, $619,000
Saturday 11:30-1 Re/Max Camosun Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
207-1101 Hilda St, $287,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate David Dand 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper, 250-686-6325
2124 Granite St, $675,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Elizabeth Aberdeen, 250-744-3301
408-3170 Irma St, $174,900
3155 Glasgow St., $485,000
Saturday - Monday noon - 5 pm Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715
pg. 11
354 Berwick, $635,000
306-1217 Pandora Ave, $284,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Cathy Travis, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Niels Baartman, 250-384-8124
304-320 Menzies St, $298,000
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838
376 Kinver St., $409,900
Saturday 11-1 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
2-1590 Christmas, $459,900
1-1110 Pembroke St, $349,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Justen Lalonde, 250-418-0613
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Sharon Williams, 604-723-2658
pg. 17
1741 Patly, $1,197,000
403-300 Waterfront Cres, $569,900
Sunday 1-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131
207-2520 Wark St, $204,900
101-400 Dupplin Rd, $254,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033
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3054 Albina, $449,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
9706 Fifth St, $599,900 pg. 15
3972 South Valley, $688,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124
pg. 15
pg. 9
pg. 18
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
pg. 19
7044 Tamarin, $520,000 pg. 26
4153 Hawkes, $499,500 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
Saturday 12:30-2:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Pipes, 250-656-0131
2380 Alta Vista Pl, $699,000
535 Carnation, $328,888 Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662
pg. 18
2333 Gullhaven Rd.
2867 Murray Dr, $599,888
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner, 250-477-5353
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Giovanna Balaiban, 250-477-5353
pg. 19
9694 Seventh, $570,000 pg. 26
Saturday 12:30-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 19
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6362 Bella Vista, $699,900
2167 Blue Grouse Plat, $775,000
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Paul Arnold 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
pg. 19
2329 Oakville, $575,000
Lot 1 York Ridge Pl, $325,000
Saturday 12:30-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 19
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-1989
pg. 20
pg. 21
22-7401 Central Saanich Rd, $134,900
pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868
pg. 18
1227 Clearwater Pl, $499,900
1851 Barrett Dr., $599,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Dave Lynn, 250-592-4422
pg. 8
10500 McDonald Park, $585,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 6
Saturday 2:30-4:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291
1121 Bearspaw, $870,000 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 10
917 Bullen Court, $424,900
Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ginny Barlow, 250-474-6003
pg. 27
3582 Pechanga, $449,000
794 Drummond, $454,900 pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Diane Wilkinson 250 477-7291
pg. 21
pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. May Liu, 250-888-6186
pg. 5
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas, 250-479-3333
205-866 Goldstream, $304,900 Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 8
525 Saltspring View, $589,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 20
pg. 8
5657 Sooke Rd., $924,900
642 Hope Rd, $519,900
208-201 Nursery Hill Dr, $279,000 pg. 20
3313 Susan Marie, $424,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
311A Milburn Dr., $529,900
9-639 Kildew Rd., $339,900
Saturday 1-2:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Jackson, 250-656-0131
294 Hatley Lane, $829,800
867 McCallum Rd, $469,000
2727 Scafe, $409,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 9 - May 15 edition of
pg. 20
Saturday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600
pg. 28
6579 Worthington Way, $429,900 Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Michael Dick, 250-642-6056
pg. 21
500 Corfield, $332,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Nanaimo John Cooper, 1-866-956-6228
pg. 16
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Pressing graphite to paper is one of 17-year-old Cozette Macallum’s favourite things to do. Before she dons her cap and gown to graduate from Belmont secondary this June, she’s busy selecting what art pieces to enter in the Roots Sooke School District annual student fine art show and sale exhibition. She anticipates entering more
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Friday, May 10, 2013 - OAK
BAY NEWS
Happy Mother’s Day! Raspberries
Island Farms
Premium Ice Cream
Country Cream, Denali or No Sugar Added Dessert Selected 1.65L
Grown in California 12oz./340g Pack
On Sale
4
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On Sale
499 Each
Kicking Horse
Organic Fair Trade Coffee
Assorted 350–454g
Island Farms
Whipping Cream 500ml
On Sale
199 Each
On Sale
Canadian East Coast Lobster Tails Previously Frozen Minimum 98g Each
On Sale
4
4Each9
9
9Each9
Beef Rib Grilling Steaks
Naturally Aged 21 Days Family Pack Savings Size $15.41/kg
On Sale
6
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Per lb
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FREE CAKE Lactantia
Butter Sticks Regular or Garlic 125g
for Mom
at all Thrifty Foods locations.
Saturday, May 11 th 1Oam–1pm
On Sale
199 Each
First 200 customers. Age 12 and under. One cake per child. While quantities last.
Specials in Effect until Tuesday, May 14 th, 2013