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Hope Robinson, left, and Haley More are among the students who will knock on doors in Langford and Colwood for the 10,000 Tonight food drive, Dec. 4 to support the Goldstream Food Bank.

Belmont kids pin hopes on one night Charla Huber News staff

Belmont secondary students will knock on doors in search of 10,000 non-perishable food items. The high school’s annual 10,000 Tonight food drive, when students

and volunteers travel through neighbourhoods in Langford and Colwood asking residents for nonperishable food items, is planned for Dec. 4. “These kids are fantastic, they bring in all sorts of speciality items, like chocolates, that we can use

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Navy divers pack on pounds for fundraising turkey trot Charla Huber News staff

Running for six hours can be a tough day, but with a 100-pound bomber suit it’s gruelling. Petty Officer First Class Mike Hales, in the Fleet Diving Unit gears up for his fourth round of the unit’s annual Turkey Run, Nov. 30. “It’s always hard, but as you get older it just gets harder,” said the 40-year-old. “Running in the bomber suit sucks, it’s the least desirable. You can only run for a little bit in it. Just running all day in a regular outfit it hard enough.” About 40 divers from the unit will run to raise money to fill West Shore Christmas hampers with meat gift certificates again this year. They begin the 35-kilometre run at the Colwood base and travel along Ocean Boulevard, through Belmont Park, down Sooke Road to Jacklin Road. The divers will stop at Original Joe’s for lunch before continuing on to Goldstream Avenue to Peatt Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway to Millstream Village and back to the base. The runners alternate the equipment each is wearing as they run. The most heavy is the 100pound bomber suit, followed by the 40-pound rebreathers and 30-pound helmets. The big, white Fleet Diving Unit bus accompanies them

so participants can catch their breath or get a snack during the six-hour fundraiser. “We get tons of support,” said Hales, adding many businesses in the community offer donations long before the run occurs. Already the unit has collected $6,000. Last year the run netted $22,000, well exceeding the $15,000 goal. The target remains $15,000 this year, the amount required to supply a turkey or ham for all 650 Christmas hampers on the West Shore. “Any extra goes towards purchasing gift cards for toys for the children,” said Navy Lt. Walter Dubeau, training officer with the dive unit. In the first three years of the event the Fleet Dive Unit has raised $51,000 for the hamper fund. “The Turkey Run is able to provide a turkey for every hamper we give out,” said Gayle Ireland, president of the West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund. “We really appreciate all they do for the community.” The Fleet Dive Unit’s fourth annual Turkey Run is Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dog sales are planned for Everything Wine at Millstream Village, 131-2401C Millstream Rd., and the Belmont Park Fire Hall, Building No. 2 Belmont Rd. with Fleet Dive Unit items and information on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Petty Officer First Class Mike Hales gears up for the fourth annual Fleet Diving Unit Turkey Run. About 40 members of the unit will run 35 kilometres throughout Langford and Colwood. Charla Huber/News staff

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Auxiliary members Howard Smith, far left, Carolyn Haines, fundraising director and president Val Smith prepare for the big push on poinsettias to support the smallest of patients at VGH.

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The Auxiliary of the Victoria General Hospital is pushing poinsettias 10 times as fast as last year in its Poinsettias 4 Patients campaign to raise funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care. Already this year the auxiliary has purchased two other pieces of equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric units of Victoria General Hospital: an MRI compatible pediatric monitor at $115,925 and a portable cardiac ultrasound for $90,899. “We thought why not keep the theme of the babies,” said Carolyn Haines, auxiliary fundraising director. “It is the year of the

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A kitchen upgrade is the final step in Caleb Pike Heritage Park improvements. The project started in the spring of 2012 with Highlands repairing one water well and replacing the other. This summer the septic field was replaced with a sand field in a new location. The water system got a full overhaul with a new ultra violet treatment system and water storage. “This way it doesn’t stress out the well when there is high public demand,” said Mayor Jane Mendum. The improvements were made to ensure the district was adhering the water regulations set by Island Health, formally Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Victoria inventor who helped detect dirty bombs wins award

A local physicist and inventor is receiving international recognition for creating a machine that helps detect dirty bombs at airports. Dr. Henry Chen from Victoria was honoured by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his work developing X-ray and gamma-ray detectors over the past 20 years. The technology is widely used by airport security worldwide and by NASA.

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Hockey forward Cameron Coutre has a bright future, no matter what rink he is on. The Langford 15-year old recently returned from a national hockey competition in Calgary with a silver medal. Through a series of tryouts held across the province he was one of 12 forwards selected from hundreds to be on the 20-player U16 Team B.C. Provincial teams from across the country met in Calgary from Nov. 7 to 10 for the tournament. B.C. fared well in round robin play, beating Manitoba and Saskatchewan. They lost 3-2 to Alberta and squared off again during the gold medal game. While B.C. lost the second bout 4-2, Coutre notched assists on both goals. “I was a little disappointed with a silver. The Alberta team was pretty stacked,” he said. “It was an honour to represent B.C.” Clubs in Seattle and Cowichan are also showing interest in the first year player with the South Island Royals major midget team. He’s already been drafted by the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League. “He is listed with them and his rights are protected in the league,” said his father Ron Coutre, adding

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he magic number of $42,500 has been popping up all over Vancouver Island, thanks to the representatives of Canada’s Reno Rebate Inc. They’ve been spreading the word about government rebates for new home purchases, owner-built homes and substantial renovations to existing homes during the tenure of the HST, and $42,500 is the upper limit a homeowner can receive for a project. Together with the Ontariobased company Rebate4U, Canada’s Reno Rebate Inc. has already helped homeowners apply for rebates totaling $8 million at time of printing. Many clients hesitate on their way out of Canada’s Reno Rebate principal Sean Leitenberg’s Fairfield office, where they have just handed over a sheaf of paperwork and receipts for a major home renovation. “Is this for real?” they ask Sean. That’s the most common question Sean gets, and his answer is a firm, “Yes, this is real.” Sean understands the skepticism, though. He asked the same thing when his brother-in-law in Ontario called him and said, “You might be entitled to a rebate on the HST you paid when you did your reno.” This rebate has been available for the last three years and it’s about to disappear. It must be claimed within two years of the purchase of a new house or condo or completion of an owner-built home or a major renovation. Even if you have sold your home, you are entitled to a rebate if your intention for the build or renovation was to keep the home. “There is a misconception that if your home is worth more than $450,000, you are not entitled to any government rebates, but this is just not true,” says Sean. Canada’s Reno Rebate has teamed up with builders, trades, designers and Realtors to share the good news about the potential rebate with their qualifying clients. “We know several contractors and Realtors who are going through their files and calling everyone they helped

to fix up or buy a house between July 1, 2010 and March 31, 2013 when the HST was repealed,” he says. It comes down to this: if you built or purchased a new home or did a substantial renovation to an existing home for yourself or for rental during that period, you are entitled to a rebate for a portion of the provincial sales tax embedded within the HST. Canada’s Reno Rebate Inc. handles all the paperwork and follows through with the government until you receive your cheque. Because Sean and his staff know the forms, the processes, and who to call, they efficiently and quickly collect the information and submit exactly what the government agencies need. The company charges no upfront fee and if you don’t receive a rebate, the application costs you nothing. Because all the required paperwork can be done via email and fax, “clients are coming to us from all over this great province,” says Sean. If you know someone who might qualify, you can pick up a postcard at Glen Lake Liquor & More or the Commons Liquor & More store in Duncan and pass it to your friend; if your friend receives a rebate through Canada’s Reno Rebate Inc., you’ll both receive a $50 gift certificate to help celebrate! “Handing people cheques for thousands of dollars that they had no idea they were entitled to is our goal,” Sean says. “We are happy to answer any questions that potential clients have, so give us a call. What have you got to lose?”

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Tough decisions needed by Ferries No changes to how B.C. Ferries delivers its services will ever meet with total approval. Critics of the proposal to charge seniors halfprice passenger rates during the week instead of giving them free passage see the decision as gouging a vulnerable segment of society. But half price is still Ferry corporation a generous discount. The perk of free can’t be all things mid-week passage to all people for seniors may have made moral sense, if not business sense, when the corporation was in a better financial position, but not now. B.C. Ferries’ proposal to cut little-used early morning and late-night runs on smaller routes makes sense, as does maintaining service at busier commuter times. Some argue that any cut to service is a blow to the original B.C. Ferries concept of extending the coastal highway system to the growing number of people living on smaller islands. But those residents, many of whom commute to work on Vancouver Island or the mainland, have chosen that lifestyle and it comes with costs. Forcing the majority to pay through everhigher fares to service the minority doesn’t make sense. The idea of putting slot machines on ferries working the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen run is an insult to passengers maxed out with the number of extra-cost services available on the ships. While revenue from these runs has subsidized the smaller runs for years, enough is enough. It’s time to stop looking for more ways to gouge the already cash-strapped ridership. With the balance sheets bleeding red, B.C. Ferries must make some hard choices. Complicating that scenario is the fact the corporation is quasi-private and serves two masters, the public and government, which is the public in business suits. As such, the need to find workable compromises is heightened. In the end, the main objective is stabilization of fares for all ferry riders. If that takes cutting some low-usage sailings and asking seniors to pay a little more, we’re all for it.

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Replace B.C. utilities watchdog A few years ago the B.C. Utilities Commission turned down B.C. Hydro’s request to build the Site C dam on the Peace River in Northern B.C. Since then, Hydro and the B.C. Liberal government have simply bypassed the commission. I used to think that the utilities commission’s mandate was to gather relevant information in order to make knowledgeable decisions and to protect the rights of the public. Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett, in discussions regarding “smart meter” opt outs, recently stated that the BCUC would obey the province and B.C. Hydro and do as they are told. Isn’t it time to institute a non-biased and free-thinking watchdog to protect the public interest? Perhaps one with the unwavering honesty of our previous auditor general? David Waterhouse Saanich

Cedar Hill Park users deserve more The question facing Saanich council is not simply whether they should turn down or approve the tennis clay courts proposal for Cedar Hill Park. The real question is: “What is the best use of this property to provide for the unmet needs of the greatest number of community members,

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while staying within budgetary constraints?” Let me restate that in language everyone understands. As a Saanich taxpayer I want the biggest bang for my buck. I want to ensure that my parks and recreation tax dollars are being well spent to provide services to the community. Exactly who are these community members and what needs are not currently being met? It is families with young children (and grandparents) who have no playground area in Cedar Hill Park. Beacon Hill has two new, beautiful playground areas. Cedar Hill Park has nothing; no outdoor facilities for families and young children. Currently there are no outdoor facilities for seniors with mobility issues or persons with disabilities. Cedar Hill Park has wonderful walking trails, but they are not designed for strollers, young children or people with mobility issues. I would like to see an attractive new playground alongside groomed walking trails for families, seniors and people with disabilities. This could include a reclaimed wetland “garden” featuring indigenous species along parts of the trails. This proposal provides the greatest “substantial benefit” for the largest number of community members, while actually costing

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Labour-saving machines bound to create noise Re: Noisy leaf blowers residents’ bane (Letters, Nov. 15) Leaf blowers. lawnmowers, pressure washers, table saws and other noisy machines are all tools used to effectively reduce labourintensive jobs. No one likes the noise, which seems to be an unavoidable result of using these tools. We all put up with the noise for the same reason we put up with taxes. It’s necessary. The advocate of banning leaf blowers is welcome to rake my lawn, cut my grass with a push mower and hand-brush the moss off my driveway. I’ll understand if he turns down my offer, as he’s likely too busy raking his leaves, push mowing his lawn and hand-brushing the moss off his driveway. You do these things, don’t you? John Phillips Oak Bay ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@vicnews.com

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Canadians must act now on retirement plans cial governments, the Canadian Retirement security is one Labour Congress, Canada’s largof the most pressing economic est retirement organizaissues facing Canation, CARP, and various dian families today. financial experts have all As many as 5.8 called on the federal govmillion Canadians – ernment to move forward nearly one third of with plans to increase our total work force the Canada Pension Plan – are facing a steep (CPP). decline in their stanCIBC chief executive dard of living upon officer, Gerald McCaughey, retirement. has also spoke out about For many young the need to improve our Canadians, the situMurray Rankin public pensions, and the ation is even more Guest column former chief actuary of dire. Without real the Canada Pension Plan also action now to improve our pensupports increasing the CPP. sions and savings, and to finally In January 2012, Prime Minister come to grips with the challenge Harper announced that he would of an aging population, a retireincrease the eligibility age for Old ment security crisis is looming. Age Security (OAS), effectively The simple truth is this: a great number of Canadians are not sav- raising the Canadian retirement ing enough for retirement. Provin- age from 65 to 67. New Demo-

crats have committed to reversing these changes, and expert bodies such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development as well as the Parliamentary Budget Officer, agree that this dramatic change was not necessary, and that the OAS is entirely sustainable. By 2030, Conservative cuts to Old Age Security will slash $11 billion in retirement income from seniors by raising the retirement age to 67 – that amounts to $13,000 in retirement savings out of the pocket of every Canadian senior. Combined with cuts made by the previous Liberal administrations, cuts to both CPP/QPP and OAS will take $26 billion in retirement income away from Canadians. Provincial finance ministers

have indicated strong support for an increase to the CPP, yet in June, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty failed in his commitment to meet with finance ministers from across Canada to discuss increasing the CPP. Now he says a meeting is planned for December. But the Conservatives have not given any indication that they will stop standing in the way of a pension benefit increase. Along with Opposition finance critic Peggy Nash, I sent a letter to Minister Flaherty outlining the need to get on with such a meeting and to increase CPP benefits as soon as possible. We will continue to fight for a more robust pension system and retirement security for Canadians. The reality is this: Canada cannot afford not to invest in improv-

ing retirement security. And as the Conservatives tell Canadians they will have to work two more years to collect Old Age Security, and the finance minister fails to live up to commitments to work with the provinces to increase the CPP, they are ignoring the very real challenges that Canada’s aging population faces. The CPP Investment Board is one of Canada’s most successful investment funds that offers low risk and high return, and Canadians should be benefitting more from it. It is clear that if we do not act to secure pensions, the very stability of Canada’s economic future is at risk. The time to act is now. Murray Rankin is NDP Member of Parliament for Victoria and Opposition critic for pensions and national revenue.

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The fundraiser is an initiative of Belmont’s Leadership class, but hundreds of other students, and former students, volunteer the night of the event. The goal each year is to collect 10,000 items. Last year the students gathered 9,000 the night of the event, then added another 1,000 later. “We would like to get the 10,000 all in one night this year,” Robinson said. “Ten thousand is the goal, but we’re just happy to be helping feed the community.” Belmont students are seeking adult volunteers to drive to neighbourhoods, as student drivers in the graduated licensing program can only have

one other passenger in the car. “With more people in the car we can split up into groups and cover more houses faster,” said More. Volunteer drivers do not have to commit to the entire four hours of the event, even driving for 45 minutes is appreciated, said Robinson. For residents living outside of Langford and Colwood, donations can be dropped of at the north gym of Belmont, 3067 Jacklin Rd., from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 4. Donations will also be accepted in the school office from Dec. 2 to 6. To volunteer as a driver email belmontten@ gmail.ca charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Bollywood afternoon helps charity for children Victoria’s annual Child Haven fundraiser is sure to get toes tapping and taste buds clapping. “Bollywood in the Afternoon” features a Indian buffet, dancers fresh off the Diwali circuit, Bollywood dance lessons for all ages and a silent auction of Indian and local treasures. This year’s event is Sunday, Nov. 24, 12:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Victoria, 5575 West Saanich Rd. Tickets are $25 (students $15) and are available at Munro’s Books in Victoria, Tanner’s Books in Sidney or by calling Patricia Kirk at 250-384-6257. For more on Child Haven see childhaven.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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A tentative deal meant to entice Esquimalt council into approving the regional sewage treatment plant looks dead in the water, but the township isn’t giving up hope yet of a sweeter deal. Esquimalt and Capital Regional District staff spent a month negotiating a plan for a wastewater treatment facility at McLoughlin Point, but regional politicians punted the idea back to CRD staff Nov. 13 because it lacked concrete cost estimates for barging materials to the site. Esquimalt’s wish list includes a $100,000 waterfront pathway around McLoughlin Point; a $100,000 allowance for public art; greater setbacks from other properties and the roadway; upgraded pedestrian and cycling pathways along Lyall Street; the barging of all materials to a constructed dock to avoid truck traffic; and $55,000 annually for five years as a community impact mitigation fee. The township also wants an ongoing community liaison committee and strict odour monitoring at the site once operational. “CRD staff agreed to those things, and they agreed to those things within the understanding of their budget,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins. Further negotiations will likely push rezoning approval into 2014 and impact the

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livier Clements is back home and he’s pretty excited about it. The Victoria-bred trumpet and flugelhorn player says he has been incredibly busy touring with stars of the local indie music scene, such as Aidan Knight and Justin Rutledge. “We had shows everywhere between Victoria and Winnipeg,” Knight said from on the road in Abbotsford at about 10:30 a.m. “The whole band is still asleep but I was able to sneak out to take this phone call.” With upcoming runs with the Victoria Jazz Orchestra and the Victoria Operatic Society for its run of Annie, Clements will now have a chance to hang up his hat, albeit with a busy local schedule. With all that’s going on in his career, however, perhaps the most exciting is developments with his fusion passion project Olivier Clements and Dissonant Histories, which has a rare live show and a first album release in the near

future. The band will be taking to the stage at Hermann’s Jazz Club on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The event will mark only the third time the band has played for the public. A full schedule for Clements and the challenges of co-ordinating seven other busy musicians has put the project on the back burner for the most part. But that’s about to change. As an eight-piece band with lots of brass and a three-piece rhythm section, the group plays an experimental yet accessible brand of music which comes from the seemingly mismatched musical directions of its leader. Clements writes original material for the group, taking influences from a variety of sources and writing a brand of music that’s hard to pin down. “I’ve got all these weird influences that are all over the place, and I’m trying to make music that’s not awful,” Clements laughed. “It’s like indie-folk aesthetic with hip-hop grooves.” While raised and trained as a jazz musician, Clements has also toured extensively with indie pop and folk

groups, and also holds a blooming love of somewhat offbeat hip-hop, such as MF Doom, and classical music, such as Phillip Glass. “(It’s) trying to figure out where I stand in all this,” Clements said. “I’m not trying to blend all these styles together, I’m more trying to reconcile them.” A growing dissatisfaction with the direction of modern jazz music also spurred the creative change of pace. “I was getting really tired of this idea where the band plays a 30-second melody and then everybody takes a 20-minute solo,” Clements said. “There was a conscious movement on my part to try to make this about a band … make it more about eight people working together to make these songs.” Clements has also recorded an album of the Dissonant Histories material with other musicians in Toronto, which will be released in February 2014 simply titled Olivier Clements and Dissonant Histories. With the album coming out, Clements hopes to start touring with the band and playing a lot more live gigs. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18, $14 for students and are available at Ditch Records and olivierclements.com.

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it’s been just over a year since the men of the Boxers are Brief Boylesque troupe unleashed themselves on victoria with their debut in Rosie Bitts’ Fresh From the Sexy Factory show. it sold out, as did their inaugural Less is Mo fundraiser for Movember last year, and every Boxers are Brief show since. they are humongous (in terms of popularity) and are once again ready for, well, some more mo, with the second annual Less is Mo, Saturday night at the victoria Event centre. “i don’t know exactly what it is about it that makes it successful except that we have so much fun with it. i think it’s just the amount of fun we’re having on stage,” says Johnny Bottomsworth, who started the local boy meets burlesque movement. in Movember spirit, Bottomsworth is flaunting a hairy upper lip but not all members will be carrying face furniture. Part proceeds will go to Movember (last year’s event donated $2,000) to benefit the research and awareness around men’s health areas of

prostrate and testicular cancers, and mental health. “We really believe in male self-acceptance and equality,” Bottomsworth said. “Gay, straight, whatever, we’re just a very relaxed bunch of dudes, acting and goofing, and the audience can see that.” Since it started the troupe has grown in size, swelling from six members to the current rotation of 10 to 20. there are 10 performers on the bill for Saturday, including founding members BadMan throbbins and clam chowda. Shows sell out and Bottomsworth estimates the number of women in the audience is only about 65 per cent. of course, that says nothing about the sexual orientation of the audience, which is as mixed as the cast itself. But it isn’t always that way. “one guy slammed his beer bottle down and left,” says Bottomsworth of one of their less positive reviews. “But i just read a study that said the more homophobic you are, the closer you are to being homosexual. We’re totally secure with ourselves. Rehearsal has become a positive place for us where we can be ourselves. the only rule is if you want to be on the team you have to come to rehearsal.” Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m., Saturday (Nov. 23) at the victoria Event centre, 1415 Broad. tickets are $20, available at Lyle’s Records or online at boxersarebrief.ca.

Dr. Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel Prize winner, was ignored for reporting that large amounts of vitamin C and lysine are needed to prevent coronary attacks. Twenty-five years ago Pauling reported that animals make vitamin C but humans do not and must supplement this important vitamin. Lysine must also be supplemented. Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds coronary cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. Pauling claimed it takes a mere 10 milligrams of vitamin C to prevent scurvy, but several thousand to prevent heart attack. Dr. William Stehbens, Professor of Anatomy at Auckland University in New Zealand emphasized that coronary arteries are under more pressure than any other arteries in the body. After all, they’re situated in the heart’s muscle, not in the big toe. Moreover they’re under constant pressure while the heart beats 100,000 times every 24 hours, or 37 million times a year, and 2.2 billion times if you live to 70 years of age. Without sufficient vitamin C and lysine this constant pounding causes minute cracks in collagen, resulting in blood clots and possible death, or a weakened artery can break, causing a stroke. Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has now proven that vitamin C and lysine can reverse atherosclerosis. Bush took retinal photographs, then started his patients on high doses of vitamin C and lysine. One year later new pictures showed atherosclerosis had regressed in retinal arteries.

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Langford Lanes & Galloping Goose Grille celebrate 2 years! The excitement is brewing at the West Shore’s goto destination for good times and great food, as Langford Lanes and the Galloping Goose Grille prepare to celebrate their second anniversary in style! General manager Yvonne Lee invites the community to join the celebrations this Sunday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 25. Langford Lanes gets the ball rolling Sunday and Monday with $2 shoe rental and cookies – shaped like the number “2” of course! On Monday, enjoy happy hour bowling all day.

In the adjacent Galloping Goose Grille on both Sunday and Monday, savour a $22 two-course dinner, choosing from either an appetizer and a main dish or a main dish and dessert. A casual, West Coast-style restaurant whose comfortable ambience and contemporary menu have proven popular with diners, the Galloping Goose Grille is ideal for a family meal, a quiet dinner for two or business lunch. The Grille is open daily for delicious brunch through latenight dining and with seating for up to 120, a central location and ample free parking, it’s also a popular choice for private functions, meetings and holiday parties. At Langford Lanes, the WestShore’s state-ofthe-art 10-pin bowling facility, Lee and Director of Operations Phil Kwong offer bowling opportunities for the whole family, ranging from league play to open bowling times to lively Cosmic Bowling on the weekends. And, with a private area with six lanes of bowling and the latest high-tech equipment, Langford Lanes is also marking its second year as the West Shore’s choice for team events, corporate meetings, birthday parties and more. Come join the party – after all, there’s a reason

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Pacific pride Langley Utd.’s Will Folstad, right, races for the ball against Saanich Fusion’s Leo Falzon during the Pacific Cup final at Tyndall Park on Saturday. Langley won 4-2. Gordie Elliot Jr. and Mike Moon scored for the Fusion. The annual crossover tournament is between clubs from the Vancouver Island Soccer and Fraser Valley Soccer Leagues. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Junior Rams tops on the Island Travis Paterson News staff

The Mount Douglas Rams junior girls are competing in the provincial volleyball championships today and tomorrow at South Delta and Sequam secondary schools. The Rams are the only South Island team there after winning the Island championships at Dover Bay second-

ary in Nanaimo on Saturday. Coach Brian McKinnon said his team of strictly Grade 9 players will be hard pressed to follow-up their Island heroics against the competitive teams at provincials. “Some of elite teams will have Grade 10 players who are also on elite club teams.” The Rams defeated the top-ranked Island

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The Victoria Cougars and Saanich Braves play their second game in back-to-back nights at Pearkes arena tonight. Face off is 6:30 p.m. The Cougars are coming off a 5-0 win over the Oceanside Generals while the Braves lost 5-3 to the Kerry Park Islanders on Saturday. The

team Mark Isfeld in the Island final. Isfeld won the first set 26-24, the only set the Rams lost in the tourney. The Rams won the second set 25-17 and came back from an 11-6 deficit in the third set with a a 10-to-3 run to win 16-14. “(The Rams) had a lot of fight. They’re all Grade 9s so they hope they can do this at Islands again next year.

At provincials, they’re going to get as much experience as they can for next year,” McKinnon said. Rams left-side hitter Jessica Lane was named tournament MVP. Rams’ Sabrina Lam was a first team all-star with sixth-place Claremont Spartans star Taylor Columbine. Belmont finished eighth. sports@vicnews.com

Braves hosted Pink in the Rink on Friday, a 2-1 loss to the Westshore Wolves.

Victoria Royals trade for big Swede

Swedish forward Axel Blomqvist will make his home debut for the Victoria Royals in the Western Hockey League tonight against the Kamloops Blazers. The Royals traded fourth round and eighth round picks to the Lethbridge Hurricanes for Blomqvist, who has eight goals in 19 games this year. Puck drop tonight and Saturday is 7:05 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Mayor of Millstream Village issues important proclamation Christmas selection, savings and service cited as reasons for prestigious designation At a town hall meeting last night, the Mayor of Millstream V i l l a ge i s s ue d a proclamation officially granting “Heart of the Christmas Spirit” status to Langford ’s own Millstream Village. “This shopping centre has earned the designation based on its tradition of delivering excellence when it comes to selection, savings and helpful service,” the Mayor said.

“Based on conversations with merchants, I’m convinced that this November and December will be even better.” The Christmas season at Millstream Village this year – which begins on Saturday, November 23rd – will include everything from Santa’s Breakfasts to carolers, from a draw for a Gift Basket worth over $1500 to face painting, a bbq, and the Turkey Run.

In addition, customer receipts can help two schools in District 62 win $1000 or $500. Details and dates of seasonal events have been posted at www. millstreamvillage.com The Mayor ended the town hall meeting with that familiar refrain, “You can shop on a street, you can shop in a mall, or shop Millstream Village and have it all.”

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Bulldogs seek wild card entry Second chance at AAAA B.C. berths Travis Paterson News staff

The Belmont Bulldogs and Oak Bay Bays are headed to North Vancouver this weekend to compete in a six-team wild card tournament for the final two berths at the AAAA Senior Girls Volleyball Championships in Penticton, Nov. 28 to 30. The two teams earned the entry after the host Bulldogs finished second at the Senior Girls

AAAA Island Volleyball Championship and the Bays finished third. The Bulldogs lost in the final to the Vanier Towhees, Island winners for the third consecutive year. Vanier won in straight sets, 25-21, 25-23, 25-20 and qualiied for provincials. “Vanier is ranked No. 8 in the province (tops on the Island) and proved to have a little more firepower than Belmont,” said Bulldogs coach Mike Toakley. “The Bulldogs (actually) lead Vanier at some point in all three games but were unable to push through for a win.”

The Bays defeated Claremont for third in a tight finish as Oak Bay won the final set tie-breaker 17-15. The wild-card tournament is Saturday, Nov. 23, at North Vancouver’s Handsworth secondary. Vanier’s Megan Ireland was named the AAAA Island tournament MVP. The tournament all-stars were dominated by the top four teams: Carly Guenter (Vanier), Kiana Pomponio (Belmont), Tamara Bonsdorf (Belmont), Asia Rattigan (Oak Bay), Haley Cabral (Claremont), Alena Holyk (Dover Bay). sports@vicnews.com

Reynolds’ run lost in the mix Travis Paterson

Provincials in Nov. 27 to 30 in Kelowna, the Roadrunners were warmed up and confident going The Reynolds Roadrunners into the semifinal versus the Bulldogs. Reynare in the midst olds took the first of one of its best two sets 25-21 senior boys voland 25-20, but leyball seasons but dropped the next it’s going under three 22-25, 23-25 the radar with the and 12-15. Island champion “We were playOak Bay Barbers ing really strong looking to win a (against Belmont), third straight B.C. maybe aftertitle. Add to that the wards we were a Belmont Bulldogs’ bit surprised we tremendous year, in did that well,” which they’ve chalReynolds player lenged and beat the Alexis Duval Alexis Duval said. Barbers, and the Roadrunners are quietly the “Before the game we probably didn’t the think we’d come that third best team on the Island. Third is how they finished close, so it’s disappointing.” Later that night the Roadrunat the AAA Island Senior Boys Championships at Oak Bay on ners bounced back and defeated Saturday (Nov. 16). But it was Dover Bay in four sets, including nearly a trip to the Island final, a hair-raising third set, 32-30, to as the Roadrunners fell just finish third at Islands. Most important is the Roadshy of a colossal upset in the semifinal. Having already beat runners spot at provincials, the Claremont Spartans in the Duval said. “We were happy to win Saturday morning quarterfinal, and thereby clinched a spot at (against Claremont). It’s great the AAA Senior Boys Volleyball to finally go to provincials. Last

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year we were close, fourth at Islands.” The 6-foot-3 power hitter was named to the AAA Island second all-star team. Duval is a net threat for Reynolds and has been part of the Roadrunner’s biggest season in the recent era, though he’s even more promising as a provincial level badminton player. “Volleyball’s really fun right now so I don’t mind that it’s taking a lot of time out training for badminton. The lead up from all the practices we’ve had, (Islands) was time to play our best volleyball. If we can play our best volleyball at provincials we’ll be happy with that,” Duval said. Reynolds has shown flashes of brilliance this season, the biggest coming back in September when they won the University of B.C. Invitational, topping a field of 40 teams. The team is led by Duval up front and a core of strong Grade 11s around the talented setter, David Lee. Duval predicts this team should be just as good, if not better, next year. sports@vicnews.com

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VOLUNTEERS

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

BURIAL PLOTS

THE WEST Coast Menâ€™s Support Society based in Duncan seeks a Victoria representative for its programs which include support of fathers, communication skills, one-to-one counseling. Requires organizing and computer skills. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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

2 ADULT interment spaces at Hatley Memorial Gardens. Lots 215 & 216 in Colwood G. $4900. 1(520)825-1773.

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CONKEIRA Holdings Ltd o/a Tim Hortons 845 Goldstream Ave, Langford 840-2945 Jacklin Rd, Langford 102-2890 Westshore Pkwy, Langford Food Counter Attendant Full Time/Part Time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends Some high school education $10.25 $10.40/hour + Benefits Wage based on experience/availability. Apply to timhorton1805@hotmail.com Or Apply in store

Kripalu full body massage. Release your stress now. Over 13 years experience. Gift Certificates. Women only. Holiday special. Professional. 250-514 -6223, www.andreakober.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUCTION SALE Notice is hereby given by West Coast Super Storage Ltd, 3220 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0K8 that the following item(s) will be open for bids between 9am-12pm on November 30, 2013 on the premises to cover costs incurred. Only CASH accepted. Klayton Ottensen (ENC3079, ENC3080) household goods.

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REAL PEOPLE, Real Chat, Real Discreet Try FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks. com

In Loving Memory of Lorna Salmon (nee Dallin) Mar 15, 1948-Nov 21, 1992 Itâ€™s been 21 years since that cold November day when I kissed your forehead and hugged you for the last time. On every one of the 7,670 days since, I have felt your eyes watching over me, your arms protecting me, your spirit guiding me and your love in my heart. I am a better husband, stepfather and family man because of the example set by you and Dad. I miss your hugs. Always and forever your devoted son, Dan.

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Sunday, Nov. 24 , 9:30am - 4:00pm, $3 â€˜Early Birdsâ€™ @ 8:30am, $20 Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Meet over 85 retro & collectible enthusiasts at this 120 table sale. Free parking; children free with adult.

http://josiejones. shawwebspace.ca Contact Josie at 250-744-1807 or josiejones@shaw.ca

COMING EVENTS UKRAINIAN FOOD SALES

Frozen Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Borscht and Kobassa. Saturdays Nov 23 & 30, Dec 7, 14 & 21. 9 am-1 pm ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAINT GEORGE 1100 Colville Road

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND DORO Cell phone at Haro & Arbutus St. Call to identify (250)595-7720. LOST: CAT, Tanner Ridge. Female â€œLucyâ€?, black with white chest, paws and stripe on face. (250)652-2122. LOST: LAPTOP IMac Pro 13â€? brushed alum. in black zipped case, near Jubilee areas. Reward. Call (250)480-9091.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS ROMANTIC GET AWAY Campbell River oceanfront private cottage, gas F/P, deck hot tub, modern kitchen, laundry, cable TV, bbq. Bird & storm watching. www.seasidecottage.com 1-866-663-1800.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

You must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven open office environment.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

CANADIAN DIABETES Association seeks a volunteer engagement person to assist staff with recruiting and training volunteers. Ambassadors to the business community also sought to increase support for the organization. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

The award-winning North Island Gazette is seeking a graphic designer to join our community newspapersâ€™ production department. This is a full time position for an experienced ad designer. The successful applicant should be familiar with Mac OSX and Adobe InDesign Software and ideally have experience designing ads and page layout.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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CREATIVE SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

THE DIDI Society seeks UVic students with interest in fair trade and social justice for campus committee to promote handicrafts by women in Guatemala and India. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to: Sandy Grenier Box 458 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Email: publisher@northislandgazette.com

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RECREATION

FULL AQUARIUM set with stand, 12x16x24”, filter, heater etc. $75. (250)472-2474.

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ANTIQUE WALNUT cedar chest, $250. 7 Hummel figurines. (250)654-0056 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.

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

5 BDRM - 3 bdrm, 2 full bath up. Big storage, wood F/P, heat pump, Sep entr. Close to Beckwith Park on Cul de Sac. Large lot w/fruit trees. Lower suite; 2 bdrm, 1 lrg full bath. $625,000. (250)479-7201.

APARTMENT/CONDO SAANICH: 55+ furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1200. utils incld 250-479-5437 SIDNEY- DOWNTOWN. 1400 sq ft, $1800. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, 1 secure prking. NS/NP. Avail Now. (250)655-4184.

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. Reduced price, $460,000. Call 250-477-4600.

HOUSES FOR SALE

COLWOOD: 2-BDRM suite in 4 plex. On Ledsham Road. $1025. inclds hydro & water. 250-857-9122, 250-748-6574. MAPLEWOOD- Lrg 1 bdrm suite beside main house, own entry, parking, shared W/D. NS/NP. $975 inclds utils. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-592-4288. SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Available now (250)656-4003.

HOMES FOR RENT

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OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SCANDALLI 120 bass piano accordion, 13 treble switches and 5 bass. Hohner Diatonic button accordion, 5 treble switches, 8 bass buttons. Both in very good condition. Call (250)479-5208.

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

ROOMS FOR RENT

RENTALS

PENTAX CAMERA with 3 lenses and flash, good cond. 4 Michelin 70” snow tires, used 2 seasons. (250)479-5208. WASHER/DRYER Frigidaire white, 8 cycle HD, $550. (778)351-3349.

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QUALITY HOMES in quiet, historic Ladysmith in a 55+ community. Homes from $119,700. A selection of floor plans and lots of options. Pets allowed. Homes are CSA A277 approved. Only 45 minutes from Victoria & 5 minutes from Nanaimo airport. Call Duck Paterson 250-246-0637 or email to: info@lmfhomes.ca

4-BDRM HOUSE, near Commonwealth Pool. N/S, N/P. $1900 + utils. (250)920-6282 or (250)361-1569. SAXE POINT- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, brand new executive home w/ocean view & high end finishes. $2350 inclusive. Pets considered. (250)686-1513.

CRYSTAL POOL: 1 bdrm, full kitchen, shared bathroom, $565. NS/NP, non-drinker. Call (250)477-0686.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

SUITES, LOWER BRIGHT 1BDRM- new reno, backyard, priv ent, prkg, NS/NP $750, utils incld. Avail Dec 1. 250-475-2627. GOLDSTREAM- 2bdrm, 2bath 5appls, condo patio, pet, F/P, UG parking. $1150/mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-478-5334. ravenhillhomestead@shaw.ca LANGFORD: 2-BDRM, in suite laundry, parking, lots of closets. NS/NP. $1100 heat & lights incld. (250)686-4445. LANGFORD (Mill Hill)- large, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, on bus route, parking NS/NP. Refs. $950 inclusive. (250)478-5261

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SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

SOOKE- 1 BDRM, 850sq ft, partially furnished, carport, lrg studio/workspace incld. $750 utils, basic cable & wire-less incld. NS/NP. (778)352-4694. WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Above grnd, large 2bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo + 1/2 utils. Possibly sm boat moorage +. NP/NS. (250)656-5999.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY 3-BDRM, 2.5 bath. 5 appl’s, gas F/P, garage, sunroom. NS/NP. $1600. + utils. Avail Nov. 15. (250)656-7456.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $6,000 obo. Call: 250-479-0441 or email: havoc@telus.net AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SET OF 4 Michelin all season tires on rims, P265/70R17 L2X A/T2. $650. (250)479-3775.

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1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000. Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess.

1977 NOVA. Tan Color 305 V8 4 Door, Auto-Trans, Dual Exhaust 80,000 Miles, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition $7500 Or Best Offer 250-642-3151

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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SPORTS & IMPORTS 55 BENTLY 4 door in white, 6 automatic with a/c, lhd. ex California car. Needs paint and bodywork. Sacrifice price only $14,000. Call (289)2967411. BRITISH CLASSIC bargains. 69 Royals Royce silver shuttle. Rust free. Excellent throughout, low mileage. Right hand drive. Ideal for Hong Kong buyers. Only $8,500 firm and fair. Call (289)296-7411.

VEHICLES WANTED 2008 OR newer automatic, low mileage Cooper or Cooper Clubman wanted. Private buyer will take over payments or buy outright. 250-474-3667, leave message.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY TILLICUM- 2 bdrm, 1 bath. F/S. N/S. Avail Dec 1. $1000. (250)479-4779.

MARIGOLDcozy 1 bdrm, woodstove. shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

FALL CLEANUP special: $18/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Est. 250-744-4548

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $90/hr.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

PREPARE YOUR Lawn & garden for fall & winter. Glenwood Gardenworks. 250-474-4373.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

CLEANING SERVICES HI! NEED help cleaning your house. Call Me! 250-478-8940 HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Raking, Pruning, Hauling, Mowing. (250)479-6495.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall clean-up, hedge & tree pruning, weed & moss repair on lawns, blackberry/ ivy removal, gutter repair/cleaning.

INTERIOR DESIGN VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca

STELLAR CLEANING Services. Carpet/ Window/ Gutter Cleaning. Call (250)294-5422.

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.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131. JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186. CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

Peacock Painting

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm. POWER WASHING, fall clean-ups, $35/hr. Call Craig. 250-479-2437. Est 1983.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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250-652-2255 250-882-2254

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DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

Real Estate Victoria

GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, November 22, 2013

Select your home. Select your mortgage.

week beginning November 21, 2013 Page 17 www.vicnews.com • A17

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 Nov. 21 - Nov. 27 edition of Real Estate Victoria 4-3981 Saanich, $329,900

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Brian Meredith-Jones, 250 477-1100

1752 Armstrong, $774,900

302-1121 Oscar, $259,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

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Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

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510-165 Kimta, $389,999 Saturday 1-2:30 Fair Realty Ltd. Sean Thomas, 250 896-5478

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11-532 Fisgard, $424,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling, 250-385-2033

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203-1110 Oscar, $329,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

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Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty VI Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

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5-915 Glen Vale, $669,888 Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

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Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353

Saturday 1-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2:30 - 4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600

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Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-744-9903

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frank Chan, 250-477-7291

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Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Don Bellamy, 250-744-3301

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

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Saturday 1-2 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

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Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rosemarie Colterman, 250 592-4422

pg. 6

pg. 8

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333

Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

JAMES Drop by the JBI Pub and BAY INN Restaurant and enjoy a An Invitation Breakfast, Lunch, or From an Old Friend Dinner Entrée

Present this coupon when you buy dinner or lunch and get a second of equal of lesser falue FOR ONLY $2.00. This coupon may only be used with a minimum of two beverages (need not be alcholic). Present coupon at time of ordering. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Maximum 3 coupons per group or table. Not valid at JBI Pub on Sundays between 3:30-8:00pm. EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2013

250.384.7151 270 Government Street

pg. 14

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 14

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

pg. 3

1188 Parkdale Creek Gdns, $419,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Neil Docherty, 250-478-9600

pg. 14

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling, 250-385-2033

pg. 6254774

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford, 250-889-8200

pg. 14

Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 6

3467 Happy Valley Rd.

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445 Saturday 12:30-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Brad Forrest, 250-508-1973

106-611 Brookside, $218,900 pg. 6

46-7583 Central Saanich, $122,900 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Kimberly Legeard, 250 656-0911

Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301

3126 Lynnlark Pl, $387,900 pg. 12

302-9155 Lochside, $1,198,800

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 6

304-2732 Matson Rd, $229,900 pg. 12

Wednesday-Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Neil Docherty, 250-478-9600

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Kevin Seibel, 250-580-4878

Sunday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124

pg. 7

9820 Seaport, $499,500+

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

THE

pg. 5

406-611 Brookside, $189,000

Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

13-10471 Resthaven, $344,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

30-3650 Citadel Pl, $559,000 pg. 12

102-2360 James White, $227,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd Lorne Klipper 250 656-0911

pg. 12

8880 Park Pacific Terr, $1,248,000 pg. 1

11-1063 Valewood, $599,900 pg. 10

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124

pg. 5

593 Latoria Rd, $294,000

pg. 5

103-383 Wale Rd, $207,900

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900 pg. 13

pg. 14

10500 McDonald Park, $585,000

pg. 11

pg. 15

2655 Sooke Rd, $219,900+

pg. 5

211-1490 Garnet pg. 8

pg. 5

1469 Honeysuckle Pl, $689,900

3795 Burnside Pl, $549,900 pg. 11

Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

4-9925 Third St, $709,000

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216

pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sladja Stojkovic 250 477-5353

Saturday 2:30-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Brad Forrest, 250-508-1973

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

2588 Legacy Ridge, $464,900

11120 Alder, $1,080,000

534 Heatherdale, $639,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Freda Wiggs, 250 477-7291

pg. 12

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911

891 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900

3343 Wishart, $665,900

7161 West Saanich Rd, $239,900

329-40 Gorge Rd W, $309,000 pg. 2

202-1680 Poplar, $219,000

4675 McMorran, $699,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager, 250 744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

111-1505 Church Ave, $219,000

22-899 Royal Oak, $569,000 pg. 8

pg. 11

1020 Burnside Rd W

101-1196 Clovelly, $389,000 pg. 3

pg. 11

11058 Larkspur, $487,000

306-494 Marsett Pl, $329,000

982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900

220-1680 Poplar Ave, $142,900

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

1028 Tillicum, $424,900

3760 Doncaster, $545,000

4-1231 McKenzie, $529,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg. 18

3225 Service

405-630 Seaforth, $359,900 Saturday 12:30 - 2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields, 250-384-8124

pg. 10

4007 Birring Pl, $799,999

pg. 13

302-327 Maitland, $275,000 Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124

7-1115 Craigflower, $479,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

102-651 Jolly Pl, $199,000

1575 Jasper, $620,000

199 Olive, $839,900

Saturday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 20

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Irene Dunic, 250 656-0911

79 Hampton, $529,000

1759 Barrie Rd

pg. 19

pg. 8

pg. 10

Midtown Park

403-1436 Harrison, $269,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

pg. 10

591 Melba, $499,500

pg. 10

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181

pg. 14

101-2329 Bradford Ave, $479,500

102-4394 West Saanich Rd, $399,000

Saturday 11:30-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353

Saturday & Sunday 1-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

102-2286 Henry, $259,000

4343 Tyndall, $588,800

4 Stoneridge, $474,900 Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-744-9903

pg. 9

pg. 18

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty John West 250 385-2033

1504A Glentana Rd, $349,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

106-55 Songhees, $549,800 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Danny Parmar 250 213-1717

4022 Palmetto

Saturday 1-3 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

403-2527 Quadra, $264,900 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields, 250-384-8124

29 Brigadoon Pl, $824,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353

302-2250 James White, $268,900

3994 Century, $504,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261

5502 Alderley Rd, $449,900

606 Speed Ave, $215,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

1-3211 Shelley St, $359,900

629 Toronto, $499,000

Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

pg. 7

2604 Shieling Pl, $739,900

624 St Patrick, $848,888

5-800 St Charles

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Matt Eide, 250 704-9949

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

4000 Cedar Hill, $579,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

pg. 7

WING’S

RESTAURANT

Take Out or Eat In Menu Daily Lunch & Dinner Buffet

Combination Dinners for 1 to 8 Seafood and Deluxe Dishes Licenced Premises Open 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily Free Home Delivery with min. $20 order 90 Gorge Rd. West

250-385-5564

620 Southwood, $748,000

Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

pg. 2

5577 Medberry, $699,000

3223 Woodridge, $725,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg. 14

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ruth Stark, 250-477-1100

pg. 16

pg. 14

46-2600 Ferguson, $299,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg. 5

2883 Cudlip Rd, $368,900

3008 Dornier Rd. pg. 14

Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301

urple Garden

Chinese Restaurant

* All You Can Eat Buffet! * Party Room!

10% OFF PICK-UP and FREE DELIVERY

Take Our Menu on www.purplegarden.ca Closed on Tuesday for Lunch

No MSG - $10.95 Lunch and $14.50 Dinner

#138-1551 Cedar Hill X Rd (Behind McDonald’s on Shelbourne St.)

250-477-8866 250-477-8820

pg. 16

A18 • www.vicnews.com

Friday, November 22, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

Leather

SALE scandesigns.com

Model # A768

Model # 30016

1998

Model # 5793 Sofa and Loveseat VICTORIA 661 McCallum Rd 250.475.2233

NANAIMO 1711 Bowen Rd 250.753.6361

CELEBRATING

SOFA

COQUITLAM 1400 United Blvd

604.524.3444

NEWS GAZETTE

YEARS

1398

Model # 30248 Sofa and Loveseat

1798

Model # 1263

RICHMOND 12551 Bridgeport Rd 604.273.2971

LANGLEY 20429 Langley By-Pass 604.530.8248

3198

1798 KELOWNA 1850 Springfield Rd 250.860.7603

Solid Acacia Wood Dining Table with two extensions $998

Solid Acacia Buffet $998 Dining Chair $298

VICTORIA 661 McCallum Rd NANAIMO 1711 Bowen Rd COQUITLAM 1400 United Blvd LANGLEY 20429 Langley By-Pass

250.474.3433 250.753.8900 604.524.3443 604.530.9458

Museandmerchant.com

GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, November 22, 2013

www.vicnews.com • A19

A Neighborhood

Advertising Feature

GRAND OPENING

FAVORITE

West Shore’s hottest new restaurant!

Great Food, Great Service, Great Pub!

experience the West Shore’s favorite hot spots • food • entertainment • shopping

Mention this ad and receive 15% off your food all November.

829 McCallum Road, Victoria, BC 250-474-4490 Located behind Costco in the new Four Points by Sheraton Gateway Hotel.

WESTSHORE Victoria Nanaimo

250-590-6960

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Shop Till 9pm Mon-Sat 778-430-5959

hether starting your day with a hearty, delicious breakfast, escaping the holiday hubbub with a relaxing lunch or enjoying a quiet dinner for two, Inferno Chophouse & Grill has just what you’re looking for. This weekend’s grand opening celebration, with Friday dining specials and a performance by local band the Roper Show, offers the perfect opportunity to come check out what has quickly become a West Shore favourite, conveniently located in one of the region’s most popular shopping neighbourhoods. Located in the Four Points by Sheraton on McCallum Road, just over the hill from Costco and Home Depot, Inferno Chophouse & Grill is the West Shore’s premier upscale casual dining destination. Stepping inside, guests are greeted immediately with an inviting atmosphere and friendly, efficient servers. It’s a warm welcome, to be sure, and one that sets the stage for the meal to come. Inferno’s talented kitchen team has crafted an excellent line-up that combines equal parts casual dining – including hand-crafted burgers and sandwiches that simply can’t be beat – and celebrated steakhouse cuisine.

In addition to its quality steaks and chops, praised as among the city’s best, Inferno is pleased to offer a wide selection of draft beers and an extensive wine list as the perfect accompaniment. And come summer, be sure to head upstairs to the Cedar Ultra Patio where you can dine in the tree-tops and enjoy the natural beauty of the West Shore. “Whether stopping in to catch the game on the movie theatre-style screen or enjoying a celebration with friends, Inferno Chophouse is the place to be. Stop by – you’re in for a great time!”

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104 - 800 Kelly Rd • www.oakbaybikes.com

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102 – 716 Goldstream Avenue

Open from 7 a.m. daily and serving an amazing breakfast until 2 p.m., Inferno offers a variety of daily specials, from Monday’s specialty burgers to Thursday’s raw bar with oysters, sashimi and more. Visit Tuesdays for a special featuring an appetizer, two entrees and dessert for $50 and stop by on the weekends for live music and local DJs. Stop by at 829 McCallum Rd. or call 250-474-4490 for more details.

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME at Ma Millers Pub with its new

HUMPBACK Grill Restaurant Menu Half of the building remains as the Pub and half is now fully accessible to all ages. Come and see what your local Restaurant/Pub has to offer. “There’s always something happening at Ma’s place.” 2903 Sooke Lake Rd

250 478-3512

A20 • www.vicnews.com

Friday, November 22, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

Halftime Specials! Pay it forward Great food bank items

Sun-Rype

Pure Apple Juice 1L Single, 4 For $5

Fort Hardy

Pork Back Ribs with Barbecue Sauce On Sale Fully-Cooked Previously Frozen 568g Regular Retail: $9.99 Each

*SA ME ITE M OF EQ LES SER VA LUEUA L OR .

On Sale

Family Size Pizza

1299 Case of 12

Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Deluxe 12” x 16”

On Sale

Compliments

9Each9

Light Tuna Chunk or Flaked 170g

Single, $1.09 Each

On Sale Case of 6

Hunt’s

Tomato Sauce Assorted 398ml

Single, 99¢ Each

1099 Case of 12

Where this symbol appears, deposit & enviro levies are applicable.

7 Layer Dip

On Sale

Large, 550g

Grown in Mexico

On Sale

Large Avocados

743009

2 $3 for

Each

When you buy 2

Coke, Pepsi,

THRIFTY

Tortilla Chips

Selected Flavours, Dasani or Aquafina 12 Pack or Glaceau Vitamin Water 4 Pack Selected

Selected 400g

On Sale

2 5 $

for

Specials in Effect until

On Sale

100

When you buy 2

3 999

November 26th, 2013 ONLY

for