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B.C. ELECTION 2013: THE AFTERMATH
Star candidate secures first Green MLA seat Nobel Prize-winning scientist adds to resumé
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Re-elected New Democrat MLAs Maureen Karagianis, left, Carole James, Rob Fleming and Lana Popham applaud at the Victoria Conference Centre while watching party leader Adrian Dix concede defeat to the B.C. Liberals on TV.
On the outside looking in NDP MLAs face life without cabinet representation in the Capital Region With the return of a B.C. Liberal government and the toppling of stalwart MLA Ida Chong, south Vancouver Island’s interests could face dark days ahead, warns one political expert. Only two of the 14 seats on Vancouver Island are likely to be represented by B.C. Liberal MLAs, with a nearDaniel Palmer sweep on the South Reporting Island by the B.C. NDP
(New Democrat Gary Holman’s razorthin lead over the Liberals’ Stephen Roberts in Saanich North and the Islands is likely to trigger a judicial recount). “The Liberals have won a solid majority government without anybody on the (South Island),” said Dennis Pilon, associate professor of political science at York University and a specialist in B.C. politics. “Unless the Liberals figure they could gain back that support, there’s really not much incentive for them to work very hard to woo those voters.” Former B.C. NDP leader Carole James,
re-elected in Victoria-Beacon Hill on Tuesday, said a lack of Liberal MLAs on the South Island means her party will “work with ministers and within the system” to ensure regional interests are addressed. “We’ve gone to bat for our constituents in the past and I think they can count on us to do that again and to work both ways, as a strong opposition but also as a strong team to propose solutions,” she said.
While most Greater Victoria campaign parties were subdued at best, there were smiles all around at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, where the first provincially elected Green party member, Andrew Weaver, celebrated Tuesday. Gary Wright’s 1976 hit Dream Weaver pumped from the speakers just before party leader Jane Sterk took the stage to introduce the Greens’ golden boy. “Andrew will be a tremendous MLA,” Sterk Andrew Weaver said before slamming Liberal plans for several liquified natural gas plants. Earlier in the night Sterk, who lost VictoriaBeacon Hill to NDP incumbent Carole James, told the News: “One Green seat, as we’ve seen federally, is a breakthrough and will be provincially as well.” Weaver, a Nobel Prize-winning climate scientist and Canada Research Chair based at the University of Victoria, said he was shocked at the Liberals’ majority win and excited about his own. “I’m not going to come in off the bat making strong statements and policy,” he said. “I’ve got to learn what the position is from the inside out. Build strength in my voice by getting a background of what’s there.”
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Blood donations requested for May With the busy Victoria Day long weekend approaching, Canadian Blood Services’ Victoria clinic is reaching out to potential donors. There is a continuous requirement for all types, but the greatest need is for O-negative – the only blood type compatible with all others. “When someone’s life is on the line and seconds matter, there’s no time to check blood type, so hospital patients receive O-negative blood,” Ed Yee, director of donor and clinic services for the B.C. and Yukon region of Canadian Blood Services, said in a release. Appointments to donate must be booked ahead of time. Upcoming clinics happen tomorrow (May 18) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 21 to 23, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and May 24, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Victoria clinic is at 3449 Saanich Rd. Book online at www.blood.ca or by calling 1-888-236-6283. editor@vicnews.com
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Members of the Spectrum marching band get in an early morning practice Wednesday on the school fields and parking lot in preparation for the annual Island Farms Victoria Day parade on Monday. Reynolds and Lambrick Park secondary are the other Greater Victoria schools whose marching bands are among the 21 units entered in this year’s parade.
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Believe it or not, the busiest time for Island Farms Victoria Day Parade chair Ron Butlin isn’t the week before the annual May long weekend event. “The real crazy week is the week leading up to the entry deadline,” said Butlin, who has overseen organization of the parade for the past 21 years. He had been fretting over the numbers leading up to last month’s cut-off for the 115th annual holiday extravaganza, but sounded pleased this week with the final roster of 129 entries. “We’ve got 17 American (high school)
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Croquet takes over bowling green The fourth annual Victoria Day Open croquet tournament takes over the greens at the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club this weekend. The event, running 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, features
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Tragedy and triumph at the South Pole
Mayor’s open door hits the road
Royal B.C. Museum opens Race to the End of the Earth exhibit today
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Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin is holding his biweekly open door event today (May 17) away from City Hall. He’ll be at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St. Dean from 9 to 11 Fortin a.m. Residents can speak privately with Fortin for 10 minutes without an appointment on issues important to them. The mayor’s open door is usually held on the first and third Friday of every month.
Emergency prep session May 29
Southern Vancouver Island has a one-in-three chance of experiencing a major earthquake in the next 50 years. To make sure residents are prepared for an earthquake or tsunami, the City of Victoria is offering a free emergency preparedness workshop Wednesday, May 29 at Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave. To register, email vela@ victoria.ca or call 250-9203373.
CRD board rejects wider smoking ban
Capital Regional District directors rejected a proposal to ban smoking in parks, public squares and on beaches on May 8 in a tight 12-11 vote. Directors opposing the motion last week argued the ban would be too difficult to enforce and was too wide-ranging. Duncan, Nanaimo and Vancouver already have such public smoking bans in place. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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In the race to the South Pole a century ago, the British and Norwegian explorers hunkered down for the long, dark Antarctic winter in their huts and underground caves. It would be nearly a year before the teams made their dash to the bottom of the world. In terms of food, fuel, clothing, shelter and animals, the teams had what they had – if things went wrong, there was no communication with the outside world, no escape from the pack ice and no rescue. This story of the first men to reach the South Pole – a national triumph for Norway’s Roald Amundsen and a profound tragedy for Britain’s Robert Falcon Scott – is opening as a major exhibition at the Royal B.C. Museum today (May 17). “It’s one of the greatest, if not the greatest story of exploration,” said Tim Willis, vice-president, visitor engagement and experience with the RBCM. “The story is a study in contrasts. Amundsen is a professional explorer who learned from the Inuit, who has spent his whole life from childhood developing the skills for polar exploration. “Scott was a navy officer with ambition to make his mark ... he is leading an expedition of exploration on a wide scale – the geographical, the geophysical. He studied weather and polar conditions with an eye on the pole. The exhibit tries to take you through that journey and give people a sense of what they endured.” The Victoria exhibit is the only stop for Race to the End of the Earth in Canada. It is displayed in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The exhibit leads visitors through the history of Antarctic exploration, the colourful personalities of Scott and Amundsen, and their men, and the story of the ingenuity, endurance and suffering of those who pushed through bliz-
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Cecil Meares is seated, second from left, during Captain Robert Scott’s last birthday dinner on June 6, 1911, in Antarctica. Meares survived the Scott expedition and went on to retire in Oak Bay.
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Kate Kerr, Royal B.C. Museum exhibit art technician, works on putting together Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s hut as the museum prepares its new exhibit, Race to the End of the Earth. zards, mountains and ice fields to reach an unremarkable location at zero degrees latitude south. “The race to get to the pole was an enormous journey of 1,800 miles in two stages, across the Ross ice shelf ... and across the polar plateau of 9,000 or 10,000 feet high,” Willis said. “It was a gruelling physical challenge in terrible conditions. They went at the best time from a weather point of view, but it was still bad with blizzards and wind and hugely sub-zero.” The exhibit gives a sense of the living conditions with a replica of Scott’s hut (still preserved in Antarctica today) and a replica of Amundsen’s underground ice caves, which among other amenities, included a sauna room. The centre of the exhibit is an
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A peek through binoculars at the exhibit shows a photo from the South Pole in 1911. ominous black tent imported from Norway, the same that Amundsen left at the South Pole and which marked Scott’s worse fear – arriving second. Amundsen’s original sledge
and binoculars for his South Pole push will be on display, among other personal items, such as letters written by Scott and his team in their dying days during their return trek from the pole. Scott’s final camp was found eight months after he and his team froze to death. “Chances of finding his tent were slight, but it was found, and with all the photographs and personal records. They wrote until they died,” Willis said. “In a way this is a story told by the people there, what they went through. It makes it so compelling. “Whoever reads (Scott’s) letters can’t help but be hugely moved by his courage. What they had to endure is beyond imagining ... he had no help, poor equipment and did it with a lot of grace.” Scott was stationed in Victoria for a time in 1889 as a lieutenant in the British Royal Navy. For his 1911-12 Terra Nova expedition, Scott hired on Canadian scientist Charles Wright, who later worked at the naval laboratory in Esquimalt and at Royal Roads, and also adventurer and naval officer Cecil Meares as the dog handler. The RBCM has Meares’ original pennant used on a sledge. Meares settled in Oak Bay in the 1920s after a remarkable life as a fur trader (and possibly a British spy) in Russia and Manchuria, and as an officer who fought in the Boer War and the First World War. He even helped train Japanese pilots in 1921 as part of a British military advisory mission. “He advised the Japanese Imperial Navy on torpedo bombing,” Willis remarked. “Meares had an astonishing life and then quietly retired to Oak Bay. We’ve got his sledging pennant. It’s one of the few that survive.” For more information on the Race to the End of the Earth exhibit, visit explore.royalbc museum.bc.ca. editor@saanichnews.com
Race to the RBCM The Royal B.C. Museum is hosting a number of events linked to the Race to the End of the Earth exhibit. n Lectures from Antarctic explorers happen July 4, 18, Aug. 1, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3. See explore.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
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Future expansion eyed for Ogden Point Natalie North News staff
Victoria is home to Canada’s busiest cruise ship port of call and the 500,000 visitors expected to disembark at Ogden Point in 2013 mean no other city is competing for the title. But with the projected increase in cruise traffic comes a need for expansion – a master plan now two years in the making for the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. The plan for the future of the hub, shaped by consultation with the public and dependent on zoning from the city, won’t be complete likely for another year.
Curtis Grad, the GVHA’s chief executive officer and president discussed early details of expansion, from the possibility of an additional berth to those notorious breakwater handrails. “With the larger ships coming on board and the Panama Canal being expanded, we will see larger ships in this market and they could be upwards of 330 to 360 metres long,” Grad said. Another challenge: half of the port is landfill. The reclaimed land has less capacity for development, but plays an important role in supporting crews, Grad said. Since dredging two years ago, the berths can easy accommodate ships up to
315 metres in length. “As we continue to grow in the Alaska market over the next 20 years, we will actually need a fourth berth, likely in the Victoria area, not necessarily at Ogden, to capture the growth.” Esquimalt and Sidney are as yet uninvestigated possibilities, he said. Bigger changes won’t be on the way until after the master plan is complete, a process expected to take the better part of this year. In the meantime, 2013 will bring smaller upgrades which fall within the current zoning restrictions. A key component: a multipurpose float facility which would allow water taxi service
to downtown and decrease congestion, and allow whale watching boat access. Other changes include the installation of a covered passenger waiting area made from the reclaimed E&N Railway roof. Reconfiguration of the parking areas, improvement of walking pathways and linking with the city’s harbour pathway are among the finer details. Victoria Coun. Pam Madoff is hopeful the harbour authority will continue to uphold the standard set during the rezoning of Fisherman’s Wharf, which saw a unanimous agreement formed after months of consultation. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Seniors caught in middle of clinic standoff Daniel Palmer News staff
The Vancouver Island Health Authority still holds out hope that it can resolve an ongoing dispute between the authority and outgoing doctors at its senior-focused Health Point Care Centre in Victoria. The four doctors who run the comprehensive medical clinic, located at 1454 Hillside Ave., told their patients of a breakdown in contract negotiations with VIHA in February. The doctors’ contract expires May 31 and VIHA is now scrambling to fill the positions. “We remain open
and willing to have further discussion with the current physicians to make it work going forward,” said Sarah Plank, VIHA spokesperson. VIHA established Health Point Care Centre in 2004 for senior patients with complicated medical conditions who did not have a family doctor. The clinic employs three medical office administrators, two registered nurses and a nurse practitioner; all positions are subsidized by VIHA. More than 1,800 patients are on the books at the clinic including Judith Hodgson, who has been lobbying MLAs to get involved in the
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dispute. “There are really three generations of seniors who use Health Point,” she said. “I know for a fact that a few patients who have gone there – who are already ill – are much sicker because of the stress of losing their physician.” Hodgson is also concerned that once new part-time doctors are found, they won’t take on all of the existing patients. Two general practitioners have been hired on a
temporary basis until permanent replacements can be found, and VIHA is continuing to recruit locums as the deadline looms, Plank said. “Health Point is definitely a priority for us and it’s a model we want to continue,” she said. “It will remain open.” The outgoing doctors could not be reached for comment. For more information, visit savehealthpoint hillside.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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African tales to be told
Author Jeremy Hespeler-Boultbee reads from Mrs. Queen’s Chump: Idi Amin, the Mau Mau, Communists and Other Silly Follies of the British Empire at the Oak Bay library on Saturday, May 25. The stories, based on the author’s experience fighting in the jungles of Kenya and Malaya, are funny and eye-opening. Register online at gvpl.ca.
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Local MLAs face tougher job Continued from Page A1 While the Liberals attained a 50-seat majority in the legislature, they only captured 44.4 per cent of the popular vote. “It will be very tough for the government to ignore a strong message (of NDP support) in the Capital Region and on Vancouver Island,” James said. She and fellow south Island NDP MLAs Rob Fleming, Maurine Karagianis, Lana Popham and John Horgan are accustomed to working in opposition as a team, James said, and will work with the fourth-term B.C. Liberals on such regional issues as transit, affordable housing and child poverty. The lack of B.C. Liberal representation on the South Island also means the regional business community will have to work harder to attain needed infrastructure spending on projects such as light-rail transit and the Victoria airport runway expansion, said Bruce Carter, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO. “Ida (Chong) was an incredibly valuable representative (for
the Island) and provided balance and regional representation at cabinet Preliminary results only and caucus tables. Now, n Victoria-Beacon Hill when discussions hapCarole James (NDP) – 11,335 pen, we’re going to have Jane Sterk (Green) – 7,852 to rely on non-resident Karen Bill (Liberal) – 3,981 MLAs to represent our John Shaw (Communist) – 117 needs,” he said, referring to Liberal MLAs Michelle n Esquimalt-Royal Roads Stilwell (Parksville-QuaMaurine Karagianis (NDP) – 9,997 licum) and Don McRae Chris Ricketts (Liberal) – 5,959 (Comox Valley). Susan Low (Green) – 4,486 The global economy Josh Steffler (Independent) – 318 is likely to improve in the coming years, Carter n Victoria-Swan Lake added, allowing the B.C. Rob Fleming (NDP) – 10,891 Liberals to expand their Christina Bates (Liberal) – 4,509 natural resource exportaSpencer Malthouse (Green) – 4,502 tion policies. “Certainly LNG will happen and the two pipeline projects will receive think they need you, there’s no need to keep throwing stuff at full consideration.” Pilon said an NDP government you,” he said. Preliminary voter turnout for would likely have bolstered the Capital Region economy by hir- the province was 52 per cent, ing more public servants and slightly above the record-low making changes to B.C. Ferries, 2009 turnout of 50.99 per cent. issues the Liberals likely won’t Voter turnout was down, howfeel pressured to address any- ever, in all seven Capital Region electoral districts. time soon. For more detailed provincial “Politicians think, ‘Why should I be nice to you? What are you results, visit elections.bc.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com going to do for me?’ If they don’t
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Green members prompt Sterk to stay Continued from Page A1 Weaver said his campaign drew support from across the political spectrum. “You can see that in the fact that the sitting cabinet minister Ida Chong finished third, at least she was third the last I looked (Chong ultimately finished second to Weaver). The Conservative candidate, he did a lot of work, but he didn’t really draw from the Liberals, and the NDP numbers also came our way.” Weaver sees a ban on oil tanker traffic, health-care costs and poverty as the top issues in
Oak Bay-Gordon Head and the region. Meanwhile, the leadership picture for the B.C. Greens remains to be sorted out in the days and weeks ahead. Sterk, who was elected leader in 2007, says she’ll meet with the chair and council to “talk about what is the best strategy going forward.” She previously said she would step down if she lost this election, but Green party members have encouraged her to stay, she said, citing the strides the organization has made under her leadership.
“Success is seductive … the message of the Green party that got out under my leadership in this campaign is exciting,” Sterk said. “I don’t think she should resign because frankly, she’s been at this for many years,” Weaver said. “I would still like to serve under her leadership. She knows the Green book inside and out. I’m happy to continue as an MLA, I have enough work on my plate over the next few months to keep me busy. I would really like her to stay as the leader of the Green party.” editor@oakbaynews.com
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Glenlyon Norfolk celebrates centennial this weekend Sports, arts events involve school alumni Don Descoteau News staff
It’s a weekend to reflect on then and now. But don’t believe for a second that Glenlyon Norfolk alumni will be willing to cede the spotlight to the current crop of students at the independent school, even during a 100th anniversary celebration. Take, for example, the annual homecoming alumni vs. students soccer games getting underway at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow (May 18) on the GNS field at 801 Bank St. “That’s always a great game,” said school spokesperson and longtime GNS Gryphons soccer coach Hugh Williams. He added with a hint of humour, “Those older alumni always want to put those younger students in their
The 100th anniversary at Glenlyon Norfolk School is a celebration of then and now, as shown in this collage of classrooms from the former Glenlyon Preparatory School, left, and the current GNS.
place and teach them to respect their elders.” The GNS soccer program has produced a number of provincial championship teams and collegiate players over the past decade. While reliving past sports glory will be a significant part of the weekend – girls field hockey teams from GNS and its predecessor, Norfolk House, have their own impressive history – tonight’s public unveiling of the new 400seat performing arts centre will focus on the arts. The ribbon-cutting happens at 7:00, followed by student and alumni performances. “It’s become a real gathering place for the school,” Williams said of the hall, which features a West Coast design. Norfolk House began in 1913 as a girls school on the site of the
MP Garrison helps senior win immigration battle Surjit Bhandal, the 83-year-old woman who was set to be deported back to India, has won her case to stay in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. “I was very happy to learn that Bhandal will be allowed to stay in Canada with her family,” said Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison, who spearheaded efforts to convince Citizenship and Immigration Canada to allow her to stay, in a press release. “This represents not just a victory for the Bhandal family, but for all the many diverse families who make up Canada.” Following some routine procedural steps, Bhandal will be granted permanent residence status. Bhandal, who lives in Saanich, was informed Dec. 7, 2012 she was to be deported. She has been described as frail and in need of help to get around. She has no family back in India to take care of her. Her nephew brought her to Canada five years ago on a visitor’s visa. Garrison said the efforts of the community played a large part in the decision. “(The) more than 5,000 community members who sent letters to the Minister (of Immigration) asking that Ms. Bhandal be allowed to stay in Canada were all crucial in winning this appeal.” news@goldstreamgazette.com
Spring Open House Saturday, May 25, 2013 12 - 3 p.m. 470 Belleville Street Visit the newly restored Steamship Terminal building Displays on renovation process and other harbour projects Snacks from Steamship Grill & Taphouse and Wannawafel Live entertainment by Dave Lang Trio and Mike Raymer Robert Bateman Centre will be open on Level 2
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Green mouse may yet roar The movers and shakers in the B.C. NDP will no doubt lose plenty of sleep given the party’s underwhelming performance in Tuesday’s provincial election. While its candidates once again rolled to a near sweep in Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island, the NDP has more to think about than simply how to get the better of the B.C. Liberals. The win by Andrew Weaver of the Green Party over longtime Liberal MLA Ida Chong and tireless NDP campaigner Jessica Van der Veen in Oak Bay-Gordon Head opens the door a crack for a party seen for years as a quirky collection of environmentalists. In terms of the popular vote, perhaps a better measurement of public support for a party, the Greens fared roughly the same as 2009, taking about eight per cent provincewide. But over the longer term, the presence of the vocal Weaver in the legislature may give the public a glimpse of just how well a Green party MLA can represent constituents. It’s the old “show me, don’t tell me” scenario. If people like how the Nobel Prize-winning scientist handles himself and takes the Liberals to task, it may just encourage more voters to step out of their comfort zone and go Green next election. And that will mostly take votes away from the NDP, which has tried hard to incorporate a business-friendly strategy with being environmentally responsible, so as not to alienate anyone. It’s tough to play well to both crowds, as the Liberals know. Among the reasons they emerged victorious on election day was they stuck primarily to one message, that of keeping a strong economy and job creation front and centre. Winning one seat among 85 in the legislature isn’t exactly earth shattering, and the B.C. Greens face their own uncertainty with leader Jane Sterk losing for a second straight time. But the party is poised to alter B.C.’s political history more than we realize. It just might take a while. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria 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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True collaboration helps community These and other matters are vital With our 13 municipalities and infrastructure issues that, if handled several other regional bodies, poorly, could cost millions of including the Capital Regional taxpayer dollars. District, we have many I recently attended a public leaders and many CRD-led consultation on more civil servants at the regional transportation staff level. with other Greater Many people argue that Victoria leaders. I was we are over-governed struck by the paradox and poorly co-ordinated. that many municipal The original mandate staff were more than of the CRD was to willing to collaborate foster co-ordination and with others on issues collaboration amongst the such as transportation, various municipalities and Dan Spinner but felt they had little in some cases this has Guest column encouragement from their gone very well. political leaders to do so. As volunteer viceThat’s just not good enough from chair on the CRD’s water advisory our political leaders, who could committee, I’ve become impressed be accused of saying one thing with the regional water system. publicly – no one will disagree with Among the good decisions made collaboration – and something else are the acquisition of substantial behind the scenes. watersheds that should guarantee As vice-president of the high quality and high volumes of water for our communities for many Community Social Planning Council, I also recently moderated a session years to come. on affordable housing in the region. While the water commission, Happily, several mayors and with the help of the water advisory committee, has much to do, there is councillors attended to discuss the No. 1 issue in the region, according no doubt that collaboration around to the Victoria Foundation’s latest water services in the CRD has been Vital Signs report. a huge success. There is strong interest in this We need more such successes in issue as well, but clearly there has Greater Victoria, particularly in the areas of sewage and transportation. been very little co-ordination and collaboration across municipal Successful collaborations such as boundaries on affordable housing the CRD’s water program should to date. In fact, many staff and inspire and encourage far better politicians in the room were co-operation than currently exists.
unaware of what best practices and successes exist across the region or even how their bylaws compared. To be fair, they were there to learn about them. There seems to be a collaborative instinct and willingness at the staff level with a stated commitment at the political level, but there appears to be not nearly as much actual day-to-day co-ordination on many issues. This is true for the West Shore as well as the entire region. We live in an extraordinary community and our citizens deserve the very best in forward thinking and innovation on all of these cross-boundary infrastructure issues. To believe that a behind the scenes, unstated Balkanized approach will produce the best solutions is naïve. To ensure that our communities can be healthier, both in terms of economy and quality of life, we need to reach beyond our local concerns to achieve a shared, broader vision of how we want to live together in the Greater Victoria Region. We did it on water, so let’s do it in all the other critical infrastructure areas as well. With the provincial election producing no south Vancouver Island representation in the governing party, it’s more important than ever that we get our collective regional act together. Dan Spinner is CEO of the WestShore Chamber of Commerce.
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Pipe roping time A worker throws a rope over the end of a large metal pipe being lifted by a crane from a lot on Bay Street at Bridge Street. The pipes were being loaded on to a barge and the rope was used by workers to guide the pipe into place.
LETTERS Poor choice made for B.C. pre-election opinion piece Re: Think Hard about B.C.’s future before voting May 14 (Letters, May 10) This opinion piece read like a paid advertorial by the Liberal party, rather than the thoughtful perspective of a former respected business leader – Gwyn Morgan. The fact it was delivered by someone who is a fairly recent arrival to B.C. made it even more distasteful. Did B.C. voters really have
to suffer through the onedimensional prophecies of a dyed-in-the-wool Alberta carbon industrialist? As noted by the editor, Mr. Morgan was once an advisor to Liberal Premier Christy Clark. Left unmentioned is that he also is a member of the elite $100,000 donation club to the B.C. Liberal party, as per Elections B.C., and is listed on the board of directors of the fringe right Fraser Institute.
Investigations are ongoing into hundreds of millions of dollars of bribery payments and illegal political contributions allegedly made by SNC management and staff to secure business contracts. Criminal cases against former SNC personnel are proceeding to court in Quebec and Europe. Billions of dollars of shareholder value have been lost, as SNC stock has plummeted. Any competent board chairman worth
their salt, where substantial company revenues come from Libya, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Algeria – and now, it seems, Montreal –- should have ensured as top priority that an ethics compliance programme was in place and functioning. Given the foregoing, why did Black Press publish this? You can do better next election. John Palmer Oak Bay
B.C. Liberal party. We might sober up and realize what a mistake we made, but that’s the way we do politics in beautiful supernatural B.C. Dale Perkins Victoria
what will happen if Premier Clark is unable to win a riding? Helene Harrison Victoria
Post-election blues for non-Liberal fan
They may have ragged, dirty clothes, smell bad, or may look pretty clean. But one thing is true – they need a friend. So do those people you see at intersections holding a sign asking for help, and
those walking the streets asking for spare change. In Victoria and Vancouver there is a high percentage of panhandlers, and for the most part, arguably, these cities are not known for being the most generous to panhandlers. You may feel we are, but the reality is, we can do a much better job of supporting our fellow human beings. Kathryn Perry Victoria
Morgan was touted as former CEO of Encana Corp., presumably to correlate business expertise and success to his expressed views. Left unmentioned was the fact that he very recently “retired” as board chairman of Canadian engineering company SNC Lavalin. Under his watch an unprecedented cult of graft appears to have flourished.
Readers respond: B.C. election, street population Electors in B.C. fooled by Liberals Liberals are ecstatic and the B.C. NDP depressed, and why wouldn’t they be? Nobody projected the miraculous recovery of the B.C. Liberals, and most assumed a NDP government taking over. However, enough electors decided otherwise, so we are faced with four more years of the Liberal juggernaut in office. What can we learn after the initial shock has devastated our mindless assumptions? One disturbing factor might be the importance of negative messaging and attack ads. The Liberals were merciless in exploiting every little idiosyncrasy that Adrian Dix exhibited or not, making them appear as monumental flaws which spelled disaster if he were allowed to take hold of the premier’s office.
The NDP decided from the start to ignore and not respond to the Liberals’ misinformation. Was that the right decision? Everyone can identify at least one or two gross examples of Liberal mismanagement and incompetence over the past 12 years. And yet, enough voters were entranced by the sound and fury of fabricated scandal and mischief that they kept their belief in the merits and worthiness of most incumbent Liberal MLAs to return the party to power. What were they voting for? More of the same with a thin veneer of hype, reinforcing the idea that life would be wonderful the way it had been engineered by Liberal leaders and party in the past? A travesty, yet one which prevailed and produced the desired results by the big money people who own and control the
As the sick feeling in my stomach begins to subside (it’s similar to the feeling I had when Sarah Palin became the U.S. vice-presidential candidate), I’m seeking out positive solutions. I’m hoping for a huge scandal to bring down the Liberal government before 2017, but here’s a better way. When the government chooses another district for Premier Christy Clark to run in, support and, where appropriate, vote for another candidate in that by-election. Here’s an interesting question:
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Baba Yaga will eat you up Veselka dancers bring Slavic folklore to life Travis Paterson News staff
Children beware, Baba Yaga is coming to life. The Veselka Ukrainian dance school is premiering Baba Yaga’s Supper, an original Ukrainian folk ballet based around the historic character, Sunday (May 19) at the McPherson Playhouse. Danielle Dojack, a Veselka instructor, plays Baba Yaga, a forest witch of Slavic folklore who is all kinds of wicked. Chief among her evils is a disturbing appetite for children. Worry not, the show is happily for all ages. Artistic director Lisa Hall created the storyline and choreographed the dance, which uses all 45 dancers from the school, ages three to 20, based out of the studio located in the Ukrainian Cultural Centre on Douglas Street. Baba Yaga is more than just an ugly old witch. She’s powerful, with a bent back, and a face covered in warts. Her gray hair hasn’t been washed or trimmed in hundreds of years and her clothing is rags. Travis Paterson/News staff “Traditionally Baba has a sister Veselka Ukranian Dancers starring in Baba Yaga’s Supper. From left, Nathan Kuehne, 15, as Vasyl the travelling man, Elizabeth too. They like to eat children and go Kuroyedov, 17, as Romanka, Jocelyn Mihalynuk, 16, as the horse, and Danielle Dojack, 18, as Baba Yaga. The production uses all into villages to steal them but gener- 45 Veselka dancers from the studio on Douglas Street. ally, wisdom prevails,” Hall said. The Veselkas recently performed as part “The story is about how far people described as “smitten with Vasyl.” It’s Hall’s second original perforof the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Fesmight go to satisfy their desires, the risks There’s a horse, played by Jocelyn Mihmance, having written and choreographed tival and will be on stage at Beacon Hill for of our acquisitive society, and the wise alynuk, who’s actually a young woman King of the Crows for the Veselka school’s Heritage Day on June 15. counsel of true and trusted friends,” said cast into equine form at the hands of Baba 40th anniversary two years ago. That was Showtime for Baba Yaga is Sunday is 7 producer Valerie Kuehne. Yaga. also performed at the McPherson, a tradip.m. at McPherson Playhouse. Romanka seeks Baba Yaga the witch And there’s Baba Yaga’s house, inhabited tion the school hopes to continue. Tickets are $18, available through in the quest for a love potion to fulfill the by hench toads, and standing on chicken At the centre of the plot is the axethe McPherson rmts.bc.ca and Velselka young woman’s dream of being with Vasyl. legs. True to form, the chicken leg driven wielding Vasyl, a travelling man, played veselkadancers.com websites. In trade, Romanka promises to help procabin is mobile and will be on the move by Nathan Kuehne, and Romanka, played sports@vicnews.com cure children for Baba Yaga’s supper. throughout the performance. by Elizabeth Kuroyedov, who is best
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Trevor Tuckwell first came into the 1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre as a single dad who wanted to be better at it. He began to volunteer and was so helpful, 1Up soon found him a job. Four years later, he’s one of 1Up’s four full-time staff, and witness to the ever-evolving role of 1Up for single parent families in the region. “I never get bored here. I get to help people, I get to be creative and there’s always something going on,” Tuckwell says.
Even as he spoke, visitors hustled in and out of the 1Up building, a converted heritage house on Gorge Road. New members signed up as others from the community showed up to drop off clothes and toys. There’s an average of 500 visits just to the clothing room each month. “In all, 1Up experiences about 1,500 client contacts per month through visits, courses, counselling and phone contact,” Tuckwell notes. With a steady job and an
11-year-old son happily enrolled at Cedar Hill middle school, Tuckwell is well ingrained in the community, the end goal for all 1,600 members and families the centre helps. “People come without knowing what they need or want, they just come in because life is chaotic,” says Lhinda Achtem, 1Up’s educational programs co-ordinator. That’s not to say the stereotype 1Up staff feel is often applied to the organization is true – a belief that moms
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Administrative co-ordinator Trevor Truckwell first came to 1Up as a single parent before becoming a volunteer, and now an employee. He helps keep track of the 1,500 or so visitor contacts coming through the 1Up centre on Gorge Road. each week. Travis Paterson/News staff
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Pet “sanctuary” A menagerie of pets came and went in the years my daughters were young – but none was quite as memorable as the ■ SUSAN LUNDY pair of cockatiels FEATURE WRITER that swooped into our lives. Their appearance was unexpected given the fact that in 10 years of marriage I had never heard the girls’ father utter a word about the concept of “pet birds.” But one spring morning as the girls and their father chatted, I suddenly picked up on “enthusiasm,” “excitement” and small whooping noises. Derrick had given in to his love of birds and found a pair of cockatiels. Would the girls like new pets? Duh. So they arrived. Nine weeks old. Cute. Quiet. Beloved by children and man, grudgingly accepted by mom as “whatever.” (I had to work a bit with Sierra, however, finally correcting her enough times that she stopped telling people we had new cockroaches.) Danica immediately sat down and read the thick cockatiel handbook from cover to cover. I skimmed through it, my horror mounting at the immensity of caring for birds. The first night, we carefully covered the cage with a towel and said goodnight. “They need a night light,” Danica
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informed me. “They can’t see in the dark.” “Bah,” I said. “That’s stupid. What do they need to see when they’re sleeping?” Danica set her jaw. “It says in the book that they need a night light.” Sure enough in the middle of the night, I bolted upright in bed, heart hammering at the ruckus occurring in the cage: wings pounding the air, birds squawking hysterically. It appeared one had lost its footing, taken a dive to the bottom of the cage and, without a night light, could not get its orientation. So I got the birds a damn light. Soon after the pair landed in our home, someone asked, “Aren’t cockatiels noisy?” and I said, “What, these delicate little feather puff balls?” Then they found their voices. Once in awhile they’d send out pretty little trills. But mostly, they screeched “raaack” and “reeeek.” And then they began to adore me. The moment my foot landed on the floor from the bed in the morning, they screeched with joy. The sound of my car outside provoked an indoor cacophony of gleeful raaacks and reeeeks. At the sight of humans they wanted out of their cage. They pitter-patted around the floor, pecked at candlesticks on the windowsill, marched on homework, perched atop of my head, preened my eyelashes and looked inside my ears. They slowly became part of the family and it wasn’t unusual to read a book with
a bird perched on a head or to peek out from under the covers to see a little black eyeball peering in. Then, as we sang happy birthday to Sierra one June, we were stunned to hear the male (named Crash – but that’s another story) whistle the tune. I eyed him with more interest: this could be amusing. I became bird talk teacher and soon he could say all the traditional phrases – hello birdie, pretty bird, good morning birdie – as well as whistle a couple of tunes. I was highly amused the day he finally sputtered, “Want some cockatiel stew?” Being the evil person I am, and because Derrick hated Christmas so much, I taught Crash a new line in time for the upcoming Joyous season. “Merry Christmas, Derrick!” became his favourite phrase – belted out every day year round. And so the girls’ childhood was spotted with pets that came and went – cats, dogs, hamsters (let’s not forget Sierra’s pet boiled egg) – and with them all the emotions of love, attachment and hysteria at their parting (but not, I should add, a corresponding urgency to feed, walk or clean cages). And eventually to the backdrop of the reeeks and raacks came two new pets. Part Two: Fang the hamster and R2D2, the pet vacuum cleaner
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Victoria Family A beacon of hope for single parents continued from 11 If there was any stereotype consistent with the truth, it’s that the vast majority of single parents in the region are moms, about 80 per cent, estimates executive director Liz Bloomfield, and one in five of those moms are living below the poverty line. Such is the growing demand for food and clothing, an area which 1Up provides some relief with bread and clothing rooms.
“It’s not therapy,” Achtem says. “We work from the inside out to let parents know what’s going on at the deeper level with their child and what the child is going through at the body level. We try to impart on parents that you are the best parent for your child.” Often parents are reassured how well they’re already doing and are taught strategies which can be applied to their situation. In terms of counselling, it’s I try to normalize the listening and hearing, giving stressed or parents’ situation and isolated and lonely validate what they’re going parents a chance to tell their tale, Dyck through, let them know says. it’s okay to feel the way “I try to normalize the parents’ situation they do.” and validate what they’re going through, let them know it’s okay to feel But the real benefit of 1Up the way they do.” comes from the counselling, 1Up is always in need of up to 10 free sessions with a donations, be it money, clothes certified counsellor, as well or household items for families as the life skills courses 1Up in need. Money and smaller provides. items can be dropped off at the All are targeted at helping centre at 602 Gorge Rd. parents view their situation Visit singleparentvictoria.ca from the inside out through for more information. ● education, support and sports@vicnews.com counselling.
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Melanie Nelson and her husband, Malcolm, have a movement studio/spa, U Retreat, based out of their home in Fernwood. They are the parents of 3 children, Sascha 10, Oliver seven and Eve three. She’s passionate about connecting with women, whether that be through her work or outside. She has had the pleasure to be in environments where they can be honest, supportive and to respect each other.
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kids will get into rodeo, and it’s fun to watch,” Vine said. Back this year after a two-year hiatus is Dennis Halstread, rodeo clown and barrel man. “He’s really good and the crowd loves him,” said Sandy West, comanager of the Luxton Pro Rodeo. West has managed the event for 31 years along with husband Charlie Price. They organize the 130 volunteers who make the rodeo happen. Events start daily at 2 p.m. and tickets are available at the gate. Adult admission is $20 and children 14 and under are free with an adult. Seniors and students are $15. Adding to the party atmosphere, the Montgomery County Band plays a dance tomorrow (May 18) at Luxton Hall. Tickets must be purchased in advance, from Willow Wind & Tack, 2714 Sooke Rd. Admission to the grounds is free and includes access to vendors, antique farm equipment, blacksmith and heritage displays. The West Coast Amusements midway opens Friday for a sneak preview at 3 p.m. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday the midway opens at 1 p.m. See members.shaw.ca/luxtonrodeo. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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Jason Wheeler from Medicine Hat, Alta., takes a dramatic fall during the bareback event at the 2012 Luxton Rodeo in Langford. This year’s rodeo gets underway tomorrow (May 18).
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MMA returns to the Bear A pair of Ultimate Fighting Championship veterans will co-headline AFC 18: Mayhem, as mixed martial arts returns to Bear Mountain Arena on Saturday. Kalib Starnes, of Surrey, enters the Aggression Fighting Championship cage for the fifth time to fight David Perron, out of Vancouver, in one of AFC 18’s coheadliners. Kelowna’s Michael Hill is in the other coheadliner. The Kelowa native was a contestant in season 16 of UFC’s reality show The Ultimate Fighter. He faces a strong opponent in Joel
Tristan Connelly Powell, a Canadian top10 ranked welterweight out of Hamilton. “Both headliners have the chance to be the fight of the night,” said AFC co-owner and matchmaker Darren Owen.
“Perron and Starnes have very good jiujitsu but Starnes is coming off losing a potential fight-of-the-year, when he stood and threw strikes with Joe Doerksen at AFC 11, so you never know,” Owen said. Local talent is the foundation of the AFC and few fighters are as popular as Victoria’s Tristan Connelly from Island MMA, who will fight Jonathan Dubois from the Mainland. Visit vicnews.com for a full preview and fight card. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7. sports@vicnews.com
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Elan Jonas-McRae in the difficulty climbing competition at last month’s provincials at the Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich. Boulders hosts the 2013 Canadian National Climbing Championships this weekend.
Climbing to the top The Boulders Climbing Gym will play host to the top climbers in the country this weekend for the 2013 Canadian National Climbing Championships. The Canadian championships will feature the best youth climbers in the country as well as a number from the U.S. competing in a range of age categories in two disciplines, speed climbing and difficulty climbing. “If you've never been to see a climbing competition, then you owe it to yourself to come out and watch the nationals over the long weekend,” said Boulders board chair Kimanda Jarzebiak. “We will have some of the best young athletes from across the country at the event, and I know they will put on a fantastic show for all the fans.”
Almost 80 climbers have registered to date for the event including 30 from Alberta, 24 from B.C. and 19 from Ontario. The U.S. will also be represented by four climbers. The nationals begin with qualifying rounds in the Difficulty/Lead Climbing events from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with semifinals held Sunday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and finals on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Speed Climbing competition (all rounds) takes place beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. An award ceremony will follow all events at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20. sports@vicnews.com
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Stelly’s Stinger Vanessa Perrin, left, gives chase to Oak Bay Breaker Jesse Collinson during the AAA Island soccer final at Hampton Park on Tuesday. The Stingers won 3-2 in penalty kicks.
The Stelly’s Stingers edged the Oak Bay Breakers 3-2 in a penalty kick shootout to decide the Island AAA champions at Hampton Park on Tuesday. It was a tough loss for the Breakers and an even tougher one for the Ryan Cup champ Belmont Bulldogs, which won twice and tied in the round robin. The Stingers also went 2-1 but advanced to the final on the tiebreaker goal differential. The Stingers and Breakers qualify for the AAA senior high school girls soccer provincials at Argyle secondary in North Vancouver, May 30 to June 1.
Heavies throw down at Games events competitions run Saturday It’s been 150 years of throwing and Sunday from noon onwards. heavy implements in Victoria. That His Royal Highness Prince Andrew calls for celebration. will start both of them off. The 150th anniverary of the Beer gardens, a food plaza and Highland Games, one of the earlimultiple est sporting stages and events to run performances in the region, entertain runs Saturday throughout (May 18) and the festival’s Sunday at three fields. Topaz Park. Tickets The celavailable at ebration the gate, $15 started last for adults, weekend $12 for with a Tartan parade downFile photo seniors/stutown but Christoph Wand of Kitchener, Ont., dents. Youth the Games’ competes in the keg toss at a previous under 12 are free. famous heavy Highland Games at Topaz Park.
Titans silver at Western Nationals
A group of Gordon Head kids have become one of the best under-14 girls volleyball teams in the country. The Victoria Titans Red won silver at the U14 Western Canadian Nationals at Abbotsford’s Tradex centre last weekend. The Titans have consistently butted heads with clubs from much bigger cities, teams that hold tryouts, and prevailed. “We collected our kids from the Gordon Head area, and we’re having success, it’s just one of those things,” said coach Ken Low, also a teacher at Belmont secondary. Nine of the 11 players go to Arbutus middle school while the other two go to Gordon Head middle school. Those two clubs even played each other in this year’s school finals. The Titans won the club volleyball U14 Islands last
month and finished third at the provincials two weeks ago. On Sunday they lost in the Western National finals to Seaside out of Surrey and White Rock, 25-20, 25-19. “Ten of our 11 are headed to Mount Doug secondary next year, so they should have a pretty good team,” Low said. The Victoria Titans Blue also competed at Westerns and finished tied for 11th overall. The Victoria Volleyball Chargers U14 girls finished 10th in Div. 2. Next for the Titans Red is the Emerald City Classic at University of Washington, May 25 to 27.
Shamrocks sniper Rhys Duch returns
Golden boy Rhys Duch will play for the Victoria Shamrocks in the Western Lacrosse Association.
After time away to play the field version of the game in the Major Lacrosse League Duch, a Spectrum Community school grad is returning to the Shamrocks. Duch won’t be available for the entire season as he will also play for the MLL Hamilton Nationals. He also lives and works in Calgary. Duch will be fully available come playoff time, however. “That was the only stumbling block along the way,” said Shamrocks GM Chris Welch. The only exception is if the Nationals reach the MLL championship weekend. In 72 playoff and regular season games with the Shamrocks, Duch has 152 goals and 171 assists for 323 points. The Shamrocks WLA home opener is today (May 17) against the Coquitlam Adanacs. Tailgate party starts at 6 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena, faceoff at 7:45 p.m.
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High School Lower Island Track and Field Championships at UVic, May 8 Outstanding Female Track Athlete: Madelyn Brunt (Oak Bay) 1st place in 1,500m Steeple Chase (5:19.36) Outstanding Male Track Athlete: Thomas Getty (Mount Douglas) 1st place in 800m (1:58.46) 1st place in 1,500m (3:58.70) 2nd place in 3,000m (8:50.44) Outstanding Female Field Athlete: Courtenay Neville-Rutherford (Parkland) 1st place in Hammer Throw (44.63m)
Outstanding Male Field Athlete: Marcin Deron (St Andrew’s) 1st place in Triple Jump (12.29m) Top Bantam Girls Team Points: 1) St. Andrew’s 2) Reynolds 3) Oak Bay 4) Dunsmuir 5) Mount Douglas 6) St. Margaret’s
Top Junior Girls Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Mount Douglas 3) St. Andrew’s 4) St. Michaels 5) Belmont 6) Pacific Christian School Top Junior Boys Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Mount Douglas 3) Lambrick Park 4) St. Andrews/Belmont (tie) 5) Claremont 6) Glenlyon Norfolk School
Top Bantam Boys Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Lambrick Park 3) St. Andrew’s 4) Mount Douglas 5) Reynolds 6) Claremont
Top Senior Girls Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) St. Andrew’s 3) Reynolds 4) St. Michaels
5) Belmont 6) Mount Doug/Parkland (tie) Top Senior Boys Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Mount Douglas 3) St. Andrew’s 4) Claremont 5) Lambrick Park 6) Glenlyon/St. Michaels (tie) Top Six Total School Points Combined: 1) Oak Bay 2) St. Andrew’s 3) Mount Douglas 4) Lambrick Park 5) Reynolds 6) Belmont
Highlanders home to Seattle Sounders The Victoria Highlanders premier men are at home this weekend while the women’s team is away. The men are in Vancouver against Whitecaps reserves today (May 18) and return to host the Seattle Sounders, 1 p.m. at Royal Athletic Park on Sunday.
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DAVE BRIAN REECE 1947 to 2013
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Dave Brian Reece was born in Victoria, BC on July 21, 1947. Dave passed away on May 10, 2013. Predeceased by his parents, Bob and Iris Reece, daughter Paula, son Justin and younger brother Richard, lovingly remembered by his wife Sherie, daughter Tammy (Arash), grandchildren, James, Dahrius, Layla, Cyrus, his siblings Alan (Rhonda), Sharon (Tero), Ken (Glenda), Rob (Karen), nieces and nephews. Dave lived a full and successful life. His working career saw him with the CP Railway where he acquired his first pet, a baby bear, later working for years in the Forest Industry and self-employed in landscaping. An active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in Sooke, Dave enjoyed the comradeship of his fellow members. For years, an avid golfer with a small handicap, he captured prizes thoroughly enjoying the game. A wonderful father, grandpa and loving husband, Dave had many friends earning their respect for his great humor and pleasant helpful nature. He will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. A special thank you to Andy Carrier who stopped to assist Dave at risk to himself by trying to remove the ignition keys from the truck before it plunged down the ravine, to the Sooke Fire Rescue team and to the staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital especially Brenda, Sarah and Sharon. Dave will be cremated and his ashes scattered as per his wishes. A reception to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in Sooke, 6726 Eustace Rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday May 18, 2013. Flowers gratefully declined.
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LEGALS NOTICE OF DISPOSITION The following personal property abandoned by Christina Pederson owned by the late Christina Pederson former tenant of 1782 Rockland Ave, Victoria, BC will be disposed of unless claimed by Christina Pederson or by a person who establishes a legal right to the said vehicle before June 15, 2013. The vehicle is located at 1782 Rockland Ave, Victoria, BC. Claim may be addressed to J. Dhillon c/o PO Box 5085, Stn B, Victoria, BC, V8R 6G3. Phone: 250-889-6915.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED ROGERS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 40 METRE MONOPOLE STRUCTURE PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, Rogers is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 40 metre monopole tower and ancillary radio equipment. LOCATION: 1005 Craigflower Road, Victoria, BC V9A 2X9 (Please see map). COORDINATES: Lat: 48° 26’ 41.5151� Long: -123° 24’ 41.9226� PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: Everyone is welcome to join us at the Esquimalt Legion, 622 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC V9A 2N7, in the Auditorium (Presentation at 7pm) DATE: Thursday, June 6, 2013 Proposed location of TIME: 5pm to 9pm Telecommunications Facility ANY PERSON MAY: comment by close of business day June 17, 2013 with respect to this matter or via email (commentsbc@standardland.com). ROGERS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting Samuel Sugita, Municipal Affairs Specialist, Standard Land Company Inc. Agents for Rogers Suite 610 - 688 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1 Tel: 1 (877) 687-1102 Fax: (604) 687-1339
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Cornelia Helena Simpson, also known as Nellie Helen Simpson, formerly of 203-200 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C., Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Pearlman Lindholm, 201-19 Dallas Road, Victoria, B.C., V8V 5A6, Attention: Gordon W. Benn, on or before June. 14, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
Margaret Eleanor Snauwaert, Executor NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of RUTH ANDERSON JOHNSTON, also known as RUTH GORING JOHNSTON, Deceased Date of Death: February 8, 2013. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ruth Anderson Johnston, also known as Ruth Goring Johnston, late of 3690 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executors at 2nd Floor, 1225 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V9W 2E6, on or before June 12, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors has notice. Kathleen Mary McMullin and BMO Trust Company, Executors By their Solicitors: Jones Emery Hargreaves Swan WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2005 VOLVO
Owner Abundant Enterprises YV1SZ592351190436 Will be sold on May 24, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.
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FOUND: BABY stroller, on Amelia Ave. (Sidney), May. 8th. Call (250)654-0342. FOUND: HOUSE keys on Leefield Rd., Happy Valley area. Call (250)504-0226. LOST FRIDAY May 10th green back pack contents personal items- Gorge Rd East to Hampton Park. If found please call (778)440-5221. LOST: SET of keys, Shelbourne/McKenzie/Quadra areas, May. 13th. (250)727-7009.
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Mature couple to manage mobile home park in Port Alberni Small equip. & landscaping experience req’d. $3500/mo. Accomodations available. Reply to Box #010 c/o The News, 37374 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5. DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Emergency Road Service Drivers Totem Towing is looking for drivers for Victoria and Westshore areas. Must have knowledge of Victoria, good driving record, mechanical knowledge and customer relation skills. No towing experience req’d. Shift work with potential of $40,000+/yr. Benefits after 6 months.
We are looking for coworkers for these positions: • Assistant Store Manager F/T $12-14/hr, bonuses, benefits, Brentwood Bay Store. • Store Manager in Training F/T, Downtown Victoria Store. Successful candidates to have 2+ years management experience, an eye for style, value and total hands on leadership. Must have excellent customer service, sound retail experience and eager to learn new skills. Email your Resume and indicate position applying for to Sue_Graham@ can.salvationarmy.org QUESNEL Industrial Transportation is currently hiring drivers for upcoming logging season. Steady work & very competitive compensation package. Please call Dennis @ 1(800)667-3944 or (250)992-2309
MEDICAL/DENTAL Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to support our Pediatric clients for home/school care in the Victoria area. Pediatric experience is an asset, although we do offer client specific training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training supports. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or Email:pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca
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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. CASHIER NEEDED. Mac’s Store, drop off resume to Bob, 1304 Douglas St., Victoria, V8W 2E8. Call 250-588-5195. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview.
GAYA COSMETIC Industries Inc o/a Forever Flawless- is now hiring Sales Clerks for Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC. Must speak English and have the ability to sell. Permanent F/T. Shifts, Weekends. Wage-$ 13./hr. E-mail: gayacosmetic@gmail.com
LIMOUSINE DRIVER, class 4, N/S, Thurs, Fri & Sat evenings for private sightseeing tours. Please call 250-389-0004.
TRADES, TECHNICAL LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com
PERSONAL SERVICES PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
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WANTED- SMALL Shih Tzu, 5 yrs old, healthy, prefer spaded female. (250)544-0778.
COUCH: RED (not bright red), Dany stationary sofa, 3 seater, like new (1 year old), great condition. Paid $639 asking $200. You pick up. Call (250)474-0657.
FULL SET of drywall tools+ extras, texture machine, open to offers. (250)478-8921.
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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GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $555,000. (250)656-1056.
Graphic Designer - Temporary The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaper’s production department. This temporary position requires the successful applicant to be proficient in AdobeCS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work and may work into a permanent position. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Those interested in applying should submit their resumé by Friday, May 24, 2013 to:
FREE ITEMS FREE: BUNK beds, brand new, still in the box. Call (250)479-2179. FREE CAT: To a good home, 5 yr old male, black & white tuxedo. Call (250)598-2394. FREE CHINA Cabinet- light & smoked glass, excellent condition. (250)474-2748.
FRIENDLY FRANK 13 3’ Stakes $5. Geometric bubble wand $5. Water shoes, sz 4 & 7, $2.ea.(778)265-1615
PINK PRINCESS bike, rides well, 12” wheels, $20. Musical truck, $18. 250-658-0932.
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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.
MEADOW PRO Respiratory care unit with Concentrator & Patient instructions. $1500. (250)478-3769.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info. JUST BUILT family home in downtown Langford, 10 year warranty, across park, 3 bed, 3 bath, family room, potential suite, garage, 2200 sq.ft. $459,900. Call 250-216-4415.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 MICHELIN Tires, (Ice and Snow), 205/55R16, like new, 1 year old, $200 for the pair. Call (250)360-0892. CONSTRUCTION TOOLSHilti Makita, Ridgid, Bostitch and more. Call (250)479-3950. DIGITAL CANNON camera, used once. Evolution Walker, used 1 month never put outside, fold up basket. Steno chair. Call (250)380-4092.
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.
COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.
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PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
This 3-day certification program covers the proper design of residential air distribution systems in the following topic areas; layout and design of duct systems; sizing of supply and return air ducts, including the proper selection of supply and return registers and grilles; C.F.M. calculations; external static pressure and sheet metal fittings. This course will be invaluable to persons installing and designing new or modifying existing air distribution systems in residential buildings.
RESIDENTIAL RADIANT HYDRONICS DESIGN – June 24, 25, 26 & 27
This 4-day certification program covers the design of basic residential boiler systems and radiant floor heating systems. Includes: converting heating load calculations into water flow rates and fluid temperatures, pipe sizes, flow velocities, head losses, surface temperatures, floor coverings, tube spacing, and controls. Equipment selection includes boilers, circulators, valves, air separators, and expansion tanks.
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MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654
SIDNEY, #2-2040 Weiler Ave. (near Canora Rd.), Sat, May. 18th, 9am-12pm. Push mower, books and more.
WANTED. PLANTER pots for tomatoes, etc. Plastic is fine, larger size. For no charge, please. (250)380-8733.
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Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
WATER VIEW FROM EVERY WINDOW; Must see 2 year old Westhills home in pristine condition. 2261 sq’ 4 bdrm, 4 baths incl. custom master ensuite with 6’ whirlpool tub. Legal 1 bdrm. suite with sep. entrance incl. W/D; Many extras. everything still under warranty. OPEN HOUSE Friday. Sat & Sunday 12.30 - 4pm for more info.call 778-433-1767 or go to propertyguys.com ID#192352------ 3042 Waterview Close
.Cordon Place 1550 Richmond Ave. Victoria. 1 & 2 Bdrm in well maint’d building. Call 250-598-6774.
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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.
LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 year old roof, 2200sq ft, lrg sun deck w/ocean view, close to all amenties, quiet no through road, needs TLC, $245,000. Call (250)2454155.
PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
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This 3-day course is based on the National Building Code and the CSA F-326 Standard “Residential Mechanical Ventilation Requirements.” The technical Manual deals with all aspects of residential mechanical ventilation. It includes installation and commissioning of all types of mechanical ventilation systems with or without heat recovery, as well as house as a system principles.
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.
NIKKORMAT FT 2 film camera PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $500. (250)595-5727.
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GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Pl) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. $519,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. MLS #321255. 250-514-3286.
OPEN HOUSE- 1246 Hastings St, Sun, May, 19, 2-4pm. 3 bdrms, 2 bath Rancher w/main floor family room, double car garage. Laura McCollom, RE/MAX. 250-588-8448.
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3 SEAT sofa, $25, good cond. Silver serving plate, $20. Call (250)881-8133.
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.
14” LEE Valley pusher mower, used once on small lawn, $25. Call (250)665-7707.
NEW SUNROOM Glass top table with 4 chairs $99. (250)652-4621.
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FOOD PRODUCTS ORGANIC PRODUCE, washed and delivered. Salad mix $30/kg, braising green $17.50/kg, tea herbs; peppermint, applemint, lemon balm $20/kg, assorted herbs for cooking and garnish $25-30/kg edible flowers, assorted lettuce. Bulk rates. Free delivery for $30+ order. Gavin’s Fresh Herbs (778)426-3470.
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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
THE NICEST OCEANFRONT PARK 1 BDRM- $850. Heat, hot water included. New kitchen/bathroom. Locked bike room. N/S. (250) 652-0239 or (250) 813-2134
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1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384
GRANT MANOR Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo
To view call 250-642-1900
LIVE-IN MANAGER required for small apartment bldg in Sooke, experience an asset. Fax resume to (604)669-1801.
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NEAR COOK St. village, new 2 bdrm 5 apls prvt fenced yard small pet ok $1400 N/S. May15/ June 1. 250-383-8800
SIDNEY: 2 bdrm, lrg backyard, gardens. 12x12 insulated shed. N/S. $1100+ utils. Avail. June 15th. Call 250-888-5972.
RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction” 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.
VIC WEST: July 1. Bright sunny 3 bdrm+ sunroom, 2 lvng rms, near ocean, $1650. 1 pet ok. N/S, ref’s. 250-383-8800
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.
KEATING, 1300 sq ft, 2 bdrm, grd level, N/P, N/S, $1000 mo + utils. June. 1. (250)888-8668
UPTOWN: 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils included, own laundry. 250-480-0849.
SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $800 inclusive, NS/NP. 250-380-0700 COLWOOD- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, $1000 incls utils, D/W, shared lndry, A/C, int hookup, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. 250-391-7915. GORDON HEAD: 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $650 incld’s cable, prkng. June 1. (250)472-8381
COTTAGES DEEP COVE- cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.
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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.
2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty! 56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Free Rent for May. Gas F/P, D/W, lndry, lrg deck/yard. NS/NP $1500. (250)589-9997.
ESQUIMALT, MAIN floor Character suite, N/S, N/P, $800 incls utils. (250)385-2846
TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/garage, gas F/P new, sunroom. NS/NP. $1550+ utils. Avail July 15. (250)656-7456.
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MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, May 1. 250-727-6217.
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QUADRA/MCKENZIE, newer grd level 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, F/S, lndry, part use of dbl garage, N/P, N/S, $1200 + part utils. Avail now. (250)658-5123
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CARS 2001 HONDA Accord (pewter grey), 4 door, 4 cylinder, auto, low kms (137,000), CD player, power options, tinted windows, alarm, lady driven, in excellent condition in and out. Asking $5600 obo. (250)592-1268. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.
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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.
SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003
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ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE
THE LANGFORD MANdecks, fences, quality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.
Clean ups, Lawn and Garden Care, Landscaping Projects, Horticultural.
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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.
BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
1ST MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $80/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
FLOORING SALE
WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283
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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
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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.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN. Business cards, logos, ads, posters. Reasonable. in.flux@zoho.com. 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. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
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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. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. 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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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; wine racks, shelving, picture framing and more. Built in or mobile at reasonable prices. (250)812-8646
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
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
WRITER FOR Hire. Ad copy, web content and more. Reasonable. in.flux@zoho.com.
MOVING & STORAGE (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. 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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FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
STUCCO/SIDING 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.
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OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
Real Estate Victoria
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
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 16 - May 23 edition of Real Estate Victoria
1273 Denman St, $519,000 Saturday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
306-1217 Pandora Ave, $284,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Crystal Williams, 604-365-1131
pg. 8
169 Bushby St, $489,900 Monday 2-4 Fair Realty Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8487
948 Garthland, $1,549,000 pg. 10
pg. 9
Saturday 3-5 & Sunday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983
pg. 1
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
pg. 10
304-1665 Oak Bay, $284,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106
pg. 6
pg. 26
pg. 7
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 744-6639
pg. 10
309-1400 Newport Ave, $314,000 pg. 8
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 5
2166 Central, $659,000 pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rob Garry 250 384-8124
pg. 11
Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
215 Helmcken, $509,000 pg. 22
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931
pg. 12
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100
pg. 11
pg. 24
pg. 10
Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003
Saturday 12-2 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250 812-8983
1777 Bay, $529,900
pg. 20
pg. 24
pg. 24
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333
pg. 12
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124
pg. 9
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
pg. 15
pg. 26
Saturday 2:30-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
pg. 22
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Patrick Skillings, 250-382-8838
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301
pg. 19
463 Avery, $359,900
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 19
649 Jadel, $424,900
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-1989
pg. 2
pg. 18
108-1244 Muirfield Pl, $629,000
933 Step Moss Cl, $699,000 Saturday 11-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 pg. 18
4042 Metchosin, $499,900 pg. 14
pg. 13
pg. 14
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
210-663 Goldstream Ave, $239,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
pg. 18
pg. 18
115-2733 Peatt Rd, $334,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
pg. 5
988 Wild Pond Lane
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683 pg. 13 Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
3055 Phillips, $699,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
pg. 16
5575 Medberry Cl, $579,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
pg. 18
2215 Spirit Ridge, $899,900 pg. 14
pg. 19
47-486 Royal Bay, $399,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd John McMillan, 250 382-8838
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333
pg. 19
Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
917 Bullen Court, $419,900
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
970 Haslam, $474,900
2569 Annabern, $949,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124
pg. 19
2827 Lake End Rd pg. 14
1225 Millstream Rd, $944,800
1671 Elford Rd, $455,000 pg. 15
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
pg. 19
593 Latoria Rd, $294,000 pg. 6
209-3160 Albina, $285,000 pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033
pg. 13
4218 Panorama
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Peter Veri, 250-920-6850
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
991 Acadian Rd, $419,900 pg. 14
3338 Wordsworth, $569,000
1-170 Gorge Rd W, $499,900
3202-2829 Arbutus, $699,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608
pg. 1
3250 Orillia, $359,000 pg. 13
pg. 15
6852 Wallace, $719,000
5611 Batu Rd, $1,119,000
5313 Sunter’s Track, $820,000
7-314 Six Mile Rd, $469,900 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301
pg. 17
101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950
4011 Birring, $899,500
5-15 Helmcken, $438,000
208-300 Waterfront Cres
pg. 1
899 Wild Ridge Way, $419,900
102-2360 James White, $234,000
3054 Albina, $449,900
1167 Clovelly Terr, $529,000
317 Bessborough, $795,000
1121 Kings Rod, $625,000
Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
pg. 12
316 Brunswick Pl, $489,500 pg. 5
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
pg. 19
1739 Lopez Pl
3972 South Valley, $685,000
4634 Amblewood, $899,000
1271 Burnside West, $539,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106
pg. 5
pg. 3
308-3400 Quadra, $355,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
pg. 22
1255 Richardson, $888,000
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
pg. 16
4030/4040 Borden St
2659 Capital Hgts, $419,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
pg. 20
3316 Quadra St, $334,900
654 Langford, $369,000
Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 1:30-3 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333
pg. 22
4692 Firbank, $839,000
100 King George, $1,159,000
2295 Cooperidge
Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333
pg. 10 Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
9706 Fifth St, $584,900
4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900
3478 Calumet, $449,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
pg. 27
204-1715 Richmond, $249,900
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
pg. 17
1620 Mortimer, $495,000
306-75 Songhees, $698,000
pg. 9
1892 Cochrane
5255 Parker, $1,850,000
631 Avalon, $625,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216
Saturday 11-1 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261
202-1035 Sutlej, $419,000
Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291
pg. 22
909 Dale St, $369,000
1440 Slater Pl, $659,900
3171 Stevenson, $540,000
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
8546 Aldous, $549,900
110-1505 Church St.
2-1590 Christmas, $459,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Scott Vannan, 250 818-3796 pg. 7
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 3
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 13
1690 Kenmore Ave, $589,900
101-75 Songhees, $685,000
Sunday 11:30-1:30 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033
Saturday 12-1:45 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
2915 Mt Wells, $439,900
982 Mckenzie, $299,900
1023 Decosta, $648,000
1501-620 Toronto
1304 Carnsew
Sunday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
541 Cornwall, $789,000
203-2920 Cook, $356,400
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301
Saturday - Monday noon - 5 pm Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 26
733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) pg. 9
3066 Carroll St, $394,900
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
3721 Saanich, $499,000
1525 Regents, $895,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178
Friday, May 17, 2013 - VICTORIA NEWS week beginning May 16, 2013 Page 23
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 9
27-3650 Citadel, $689,900 pg. 9
Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680
500 Corfield, $332,000 pg. 6
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Nanaimo John Cooper, 1-866-956-6228
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n Guerrilla Blackboards Project n Thursday, May 9 n Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Leadership Victoria’s Team Guerrilla Blackboards youth tell all event On Thursday, May 9, Team Guerrilla Blackboards, members of this year’s Leadership Victoria cohort, welcomed sponsors, supporters and the general public to view the results of their nine month project. With the support of their community partner, The Victoria Foundation, Guerrilla Blackboards provided the opportunity for youth in Greater Victoria to express their opinions, thoughts and concerns in a creative and unique way. Large 4’x8’ blackboards were placed around the Greater Victoria region, where youth were encouraged to write in a voice that was real, raw, unedited and uncensored. The information collected was presented to the community in an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, where the team encouraged attendees to “start the conversation.” The team’s hope is that the results of this initiative will be considered by The Victoria Foundation and other grantors for future youth programming within the community. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GuerrillaBlackboards.
Kluane Buset-Rivet puts a post-it note with her comments on one of the blackboards.
Team members, Natasha Ewing and Dianne McKerrell (L&R) with Jeremy Meckler, Vancity Langford manager.
Marg Rose, Victoria Foundation Granting Director and Victoria Foundation CEO, Sandra Richardson.
Mariah Petz and her sister Monika Petz.
Rick and Dianne Searle.
Team member Jen Harrison, with Janis Couvelier.
Elizabeth Dutton from UsedVictoria and her sister Alex Dutton.
Leah Baade and Louise MacDonald from the Victoria Foundation.
Kate Ray-Wilks, her brother, team member, Dustin Ray-Wilks and their mother Tina Johnston.
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