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Oak Bay’s Garry oak tree protection bylaw may not exist if it wasn’t for the late Trevor Williams. Williams, who died in January from cancer, helped launch the Oak Bay Green Committee (OBGC) in 2005 after a copper beech tree on Bartlett Avenue, next to his home was taken down by developers. He and his wife Valerie Williams then learned Oak Bay had no tree protection bylaw, even for the beloved Garry Oak. In 2006, the Garry Oak tree “Trevor was protection bylaw was passed after much public debate. calm, a voice “It was a hard and dreadful of reason and a fight,” said Terri Hunter, who very, very nice now runs the Oak Bay Green Committee with her partner, man.” David Godfrey. “Some - Stephanie Mann people did not want a tree protection bylaw.” Williams, and the grassroots group he formed, faced opposition from many on council at the time, including developers and homeowners who felt having such a bylaw infringed on their property rights, said Hunter. Harassment and heated arguments followed, but after more than a year and some concessions made on both sides, Oak Bay’s first tree protection bylaw passed. Hunter said, while the bylaw is not perfect – it doesn’t include protection for trees on municipal property – Williams saw beyond that. The bylaw and people’s views on tree protection have evolved since. “He had a steady eye on the goal,” said Stephanie Mann, a former member of the OBGC. “Trevor was calm, a voice of reason and a very, very nice man.” Williams travelled frequently for work, but was still heavily involved with community green projects, said Rene de Vos, also a former member of the OBGC.

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The master of high-tech detection Scientist’s crystal expertise helps establish Victoria as hub for radiation detectors Edward Hill News staff

Henry Chen holds in his hand a thick metallic cylinder of raw semiconductor crystal. The material’s manufacturing process is a tightly guarded industrial secret, and it lies at the heart of cutting-edge radiation detection technology. Yet Chen is only half-joking when he refers to it as “kind of like a rock.” When he joined Redlen Technologies 10 years ago, the company was a small startup that grew semiconductor crystals out of a garage in Victoria. The driven 47-year-old helped propel Redlen to one of four hightech firms in the world designing and fabricating detectors now found in nuclear medicine, luggage scanning gear and satellites that probe the cosmos. For his 20-year effort in forging not only fundamental techniques behind growing ever bigger and better cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) crystals, but also integrating that semiconductor material into commercially useful devices, Chen recently received international recognition for his work at a nuclear science symposium in Seoul,

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South Korea. He was named room temperature semiconductor detector scientist of the year. “The award means a great deal to me professionally and personally,” Chen said. “The best part is seeing the research being put into practice. (CZT) must be put into a useful device, or it’s kind of like a rock.” Chen, who lives in Gordon Head with is wife and two kids, is the embodiment of the immigrant success story. Gifted in physics and math, he moved to the U.S. from Taiwan about 30 years ago and paid his way through university by washing dishes and working “three jobs at a time.” He earned his undergrad and PhD in physics from the University of Massachusetts. He went to work for NASA in 1995 and started making breakthroughs in CZT semiconductor technology. It’s a field where bigger is better – when Chen started his work, the largest CZT crystals were less than the diameter of a thumbnail. These days they’re 10 cm across and thick, and extremely free of defects, thanks to proprietary techniques pioneered by Chen. “Henry has made a huge contribution to the company over the years, particularly in the area of detection capability. He started the crystal growth part of the company,” said Jim Balcom, vicepresident of operations for Redlen. “Henry was instrumental in taking the company from a crystal growing company to an actual detection and fabrication company.” Impressed with late Redlen founder Bob Redden’s crystal growing techniques, Chen joined the company in 2004 as a world authority on semiconductor crystals, and saw the opportunity to grow a company from the ground up. By that time, he had also earned an MBA. “I had evaluated crystals grown all around the world. All others had hit a wall. Redlen made the breakthrough,” Chen said. “We changed a small R&D garage shop to a world class company. I shocked the world with Redlen’s crystal quality. “I’m glad I’m able to contribute back through research. We are able to save lives through better

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Semiconductor scientist and Saanich resident Henry Chen shows off examples large cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) crystals at Redlen Technologies, which are used in radiation detectors for medical, security and scientific devices. Chen was instrumental in establishing Redlen as one of four companies in the world producing detector technology. medical diagnoses and help make the world a safer place to live.” Now with roots in Victoria, Chen said he’s enjoying what Saanich has to offer in terms of quality of life, especially the recreation centres for his kids. “I heard B.C. was one of the best places to live on earth. And Victoria was the capital and we decided to give it a try. Here we are 10 years later,” he said. “I’m happy I moved here.” He remains a scientific advisor to Redlen, but these days is

focusing his talents as the chief operating officer for Empire Hydrogen in Sidney. Empire Hydrogen has devised a system that injects hydrogen into engines for a cleaner, more powerful internal combustion, which reduces emissions and increases efficiency. “I understand the technical side and the business opportunities to make the science become a reality,” he said. “The research has got to have practical applications, or its just science fiction.” editor@saanichnews.com

The Earthanimal Humane Education and Rescue Society (EARS) is conducting a deer survey to get a better understanding of people’s opinions on the deer situation in the Capital Regional District. EARS spokeswoman Susan Vickery said there is no data on how people feel about the deer population, what they want and their level of knowledge on deer management options, including non-lethal tools. “We don’t know what the majority of residents in Oak Bay, or in other parts of the CRD (Capital Regional District), feel about the issue,” Vickery said. “We also need a baseline so we can measure people’s opinion again if and when a management plan is enacted. How would you know if people are feeling better or are seeing less damage if a cull does happen?” Vickery is using a Victoria-based research company to conduct a telephone poll with CRD residents and a mail survey targeting Oak Bay residents in December. She plans to share the results publicly in early 2014. Vickery said working on the survey has been a challenge. “I have been working on it for a couple of months and I’m trying to approach it from an unbiased way which is really hard to do when you have a vested interest,” Vickery said. Vickery has a budget of $3,000, provided by various donors to EARS. reporter@vicnews.com

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Island Health and local police departments are re-examining how they deal with detainees with mental health issues, after a visitor was attacked at Royal Jubilee Hospital's psychiatric emergency services facility. On Nov. 5, Saanich police detained a 33-year-old man at his home under the Mental Health Act after his mother expressed concern for his wellbeing. “It was a report that he was acting in a strange or odd behaviour,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie. “Generally people are apprehended under the Mental Health Act because they pose a risk to themselves or others.” Two officers escorted the man to the Archie Courtnall Centre at RJH for assessment. While they were in the waiting room, the man, without provocation, attacked another man sitting beside him. The officers and security from Island Health quickly intervened and subdued the assailant. The victim, who was waiting to see another patient, received a deep laceration to his lip, and bruising to his eye. Brodie Bingley now faces a charge of aggravated assault and uttering threats as a result of the incident. Sarah Plank, spokesperson for Island Health, said a review of the incident has been com-

pleted and her organization is changing environment, and now working with Saanich and the staff there are qualified to Victoria police departments to work with unpredictable behavensure proper safety measures iour. …The risk of violence is are in place when someone is assessed with every patient brought in under the Mental who comes into psychiatric emergency services,” she said. Health Act. “I think any time we can come “Our primary goal is look at whether there was something up with a system that is going to we could’ve done better and assist us and assist the medical something we could do to pre- facilities in providing better services for the peovent a future event “The psychiatric ple we’re trying to like this from hapassist, we all benpening,” she said. emergency room efit,” Eassie added. “We want to work He says detentogether to make can often be a very tions under the sure we have con- fast, changing Mental Health Act sistent processes in are a regular occurplace that mitigate environment.” - Sarah Plank rence for officers. the risk as much as “There’s becompossible.” One aspect is the transfer ing a greater and greater of information between police demand on our resources to and staff working in psychiat- assist the mental health comric emergency services. Island munity with assessments and Health and the two police engaging with these individudepartments will also establish als on a daily basis,” he said. a liaison committee to align all “It would certainly be more beneficial if we had more access to processes. “In general it would open up resources.” He said mental health-related the dialogue between our staff and the police departments to matters can tie up police make sure situations work as resources for several hours, as well as possible when police are officers who pick someone up bringing someone in under the under the Mental Health Act are required to stay with that indiMental Health Act,” Plank said. Island Health will continue to vidual while they wait to see a look internally to determine if doctor in the emergency room. Bingley has been held in cuschanges can be made to better ensure patient, staff and visitor tody since Nov. 6 and is expected to appear in court Monday (Dec. safety. “The psychiatric emergency 9) for a bail hearing. kslavin@saanichnews.com room can often be a very fast,

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Beacons of the holiday season are all around us – homes adorned in lights, tinsel on the lintel, and big-bearded jolly men in red suits. But for many in Victoria, the true heralding of Christmas comes with the baritone call of the tuba. Pacific Northwest tuba and euphonium musicians, usually solitary figures in orchestras and bands, have massed together for a single free concert for the past three decades under the guidance of Eugene Dowling, a professor in the University of Victoria school of music. This Saturday, Dowling and scores of tuba musicians young and old will play Christmas tunes for the 35th year running, in Market Square. The City of Victoria has even declared it “Tuba Christmas Day.” “It’s been a marvellous 35 years. The audience is growing exponentially. I think this year will be something big,” Dowling said. “They say it’s not Christmas until you’ve had

to bring the most tubas and Tuba Christmas. A lot of people euphoniums.” say it starts the Christmas Dowling, who lives in Gordon season for them.” Head, took up the tuba in 1961 Dowling imported a Tuba Christmas to his newly adopted at his school in rural Michigan, and went on to play for the home of Victoria in the midChicago Symphony Orchestra, 1970s after experiencing a and then the Victoria Symphony version of it in Chicago. Orchestra as principle tubist for “The first time was between 25 years. His 2008 album The the two Eatons buildings where English Tuba earned the Bay Centre is now. We were “They say it’s a Juno nomination. He’s had a huddled under a not Christmas successful music tarp, about 25 or 30 of us,” he laughed. until you’ve had career that to this “I really enjoy the Tuba Christmas.” continues day, but the tuba camaraderie.” Last year the event - Eugene Dowling was an instrument thrust upon Dowling drew 75 musicians at age 11. who braved a downpour in “I think I was sick the the open-air section of Market day they were handing out Square. This year they’ve instruments (at school). When thankfully secured the covered I went to the band room area. everything was taken, so the High and middle school band teacher chose it for me,” students from Spectrum, he said. “Who knew I’d get Reynolds, Esquimalt and really good at it? Oak Bay will join UVic music “It was tough getting it students and members of the around. I’d be dragging it off Greater Victoria Concert Band and on school buses. I’m in my and the Naden Band, among 60s now and I’m still dragging it others. around.” “Last year it was a bit moist Tuba Christmas is Saturday, under the tents. The 62-year-old Dec. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. in conductor got drenched. At the Market Square. end I took my sheet music and On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 rung it out. It absorbed the rain p.m., UVic music students like a sponge,” Dowling said. perform the Tuba Christmas “I’m glad we are able to raise Reprise in the MacLaurin money for charity and bring Building recital hall at UVic. people together. And some schools bring big tuba sections. Admission is by donation. editor@saanichnews.com It becomes a point of pride

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The new realities of mental health Kudos to Island Health for reacting quickly and making changes to procedures following an unprovoked assault in the psychiatric centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Victoria and Saanich police and Island Health (formerly the Vancouver Island Health Authority) have struck a committee to figure out ways to mitigate risk and exchange information about people detained under the Mental Health Act. It’s a small step in the right direction, but it shouldn’t have taken a violent assault for the health authority and police to recognize holes in procedures and to forge closer ties. The Archie Courtnall Centre is where people with suspected mental illness are assessed and brought into care. That a bystander could be attacked by a person in custody seems a serious security lapse. The potential for such problems only grows as government, health authorities and law enforcement slowly work out who will take responsibility for the mentally ill. For now, police agencies are often the first point of contact for somebody who is a danger to themselves or others, or who is breaking the law, due to mental illness. Fortunately, police are far better trained these days to recognize mental illness as a possible factor underlying criminal behaviour. Unfortunately, at times officers have become babysitters for people detained under such circumstances as they’re assessed and given treatment in a psychiatric facility, if a bed is available. This can be a serious drain on day-today resources if an officer is forced to wait with a patient for hours. There’s got to be a better way and better planning from different levels of government, involving all stakeholder agencies. Throwing money at the problem usually isn’t the best answer, although it’s often the easy answer. But we know this: as police training improves, more people will be detained under the Mental Health Act and land on the doorsteps of places like the Archie Courtnall Centre. Staffing and resources need to match these new realities.

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Getting sick and tired of being nickel-and-dimed I wonder if there’s an evil genius hiding in a bleak mansion somewhere behind the Malahat, rubbing his hands with glee, pulling the strings of public agencies who seem hell-bent on driving residents into the ground and sending limitedincome seniors into abject poverty. “It’s only a few percentage points,” the agencies say. But when you add up these “small” increases – in water rates, school taxes, transit levies, garbage collection fees, sewage treatment and others – it can be a couple hundred dollars a month. Add the increases forced on users by B.C. Hydro, B.C. Ferries and FortisBC with no real oversight and blatant political interference in the process, and one cannot help but feel Big Brother plans to keep us in thrall to the power brokers. It truly may be time for revolution. Kevin Frye Central Saanich

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“He was our back up,” de Vos said. “He was a quiet, supportive partner for sure and he certainly contributed a lot (including) financially.” Williams and Valerie also launched the soft plastics recycling depot, lobbied for the antiidling bylaw and started an environmental advocacy website, greenmuze.com. “He was an environmentalist and he walked the talk,” Mann said. “He really did.” The Williams eventually moved to Salt Spring Island. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November 2012 and died at Royal Jubilee Hospital the following January at age 47. The day before his death, Williams received his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Victoria in a special ceremony held in the hospital. On Monday afternoon (Dec. 2), a young Garry Oak tree was planted in the greenbelt between 813 and 827 Oliver Street, across from Monterey school, a few blocks from where Williams once lived. Those attending the planting remembered the impact Williams left on them and the community. “It was quite a loss,” Mann said. “Whenever I walk by or drive by, I will think of Trevor. It will be here forever. As long as we have tree protection.” The Oak Bay Green Committee donated the tree in William’s honour. reporter@vicnews.com

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The Salvation Army has a wish list and it’s to make sure every child has a toy under the Christmas tree this year – but they need the public’s help. The annual angel tree program is underway and is one which involves businesses and organizations handing out tags to patrons, asking for gift for the child listed. “It’s very heartwarming,” said Tina O’Keeffe of O’Keeffe’s Automotive Service in Oak Bay, which is giving out tags and collecting toys. “It’s

a big thing for me because I work with a lot of kids who don’t have much.” O’Keeffe is also a Victoria school district teacher. Salvation Army spokeswoman Kyla Ferns said toys are collected and then displayed in a room, set up like a toy store, at the Salvation Army’s Stan Hagen Centre. Parents can then come in, by appointment, to “shop” for toys. “Parents get the joy of shopping for their child and choosing and putting thought and care into it,” Ferns said. “This restores dignity and hope and all that festiveness.”

The one segment of the population that is often overlooked are teens, which Ferns said is a challenge. “Older teens are the hardest to get gifts for,” Ferns said. “Teens are generally drawn to electronics or clothing.” She suggests sports equipment or gift cards as ideal donations for teenagers. O’Keeffe’s Automotive will collect toys on behalf of the Salvation Army until Friday, Dec. 20. The Salvation Army will continue to accept donations after that. Last year, 800 families relied on the Salvation Army to help provide toys to their children.

According to its website, 6,000 toys will be distributed in Victoria this Christmas. Black Press’ Coins for Kids campaign is collecting nickels, dimes, quarters, loonies and toonies at participating businesses to benefit the Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families as well. Make your donation at Oak Bay Pharmasave, Verico Select Mortgage, 4Cats Art Studio, or stop by Black Press head office, 818 Broughton St. in Victoria. For more information about the Salvation Army’s angel tree program, call 250-3868521. reporter@vicnews.com

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hen Sam Weber steps into the most intimate performance venue in Victoria, the singer/guitarist worries just a little. “You play, but people are literally sitting two feet from your face. It’s a bit shocking,” he said of Andy Briggs’ home venue. Weber performs at Victoria House Concert B on Monday night in the living room filled with CDs and set lists from Canadian and Victoria bands. “He’s dedicated his living room, that’s what his living room is. It’s a venue … just a really intimate, cosy one,” he said. “I’m pretty mobile, so I worry about it.” Weber has reluctantly adopted an attitude of just simply performing. “I’m right here and I’m just going to do what I normally do when I’m not two feet from you,” he said. “But you can’t really do anything wrong ... Everyone’s really understanding and forgiving.” The 21-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist made some big leaps to land the intimate Victoria gig, and some other large opportunities in recent years. Weber earned a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. the summer he was 17. Though they offered him a scholarship, the 2011 Stelly’s secondary grad opted to return west. “It wasn’t for me. I liked the program I did there but ultimately I just felt my time and resources were better spent here focusing on self-recording and being creative,”

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Weber said. “Since being back, I’ve built my studio business and developed those recording skills that I’ve utilized heavily to record not only myself, but other people.” Weber’s intuition turned out well; in 2012 he toured with Jets Overhead. “That on its own was worth it,” he said. “Adam saw me playing ... he asked me to come try out so to speak. We ended up getting along. We played a couple really cool shows with Sam Roberts, Tragically Hip, Current Swell, Stars – a lot of cool Canadian bands.” Weber debuted his first full-length album Shadows in the Road this summer, a record filled with a “wide scope of tunes.” “I recorded it over the course of 2010 and 2011. The songs I’d written were from when I was 16 up to when I put it out.” Weber and Vancouver artist Luca Fogale kick off a short Island tour with the Fernwood house concert Monday night. They head to Nanaimo Dec. 11 at The Buzz Coffee House and Char’s Landing in Port Alberni the next night. Weber also performs at Lucky Bar with Hawk and Steel on Jan. 11. “I’ve been working on writing and recording every night until about 5 a.m. for this EP I’m planning to release in 2014. I’m still working out logistics,” he said. “That’s my main focus right now.”

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Sat. Dec. 7 cornerstone christian Fellowship craFt Fair - The fellowship, located at 2121 Chambers, welcomes the public to its holiday market from 10am to 4pm.

Sun. Dec. 8 the icc christmas shaker - Join the Island Chefs’ Collaborative for a formal evening with live entertainment from The Broken Strings and incredible canapés and cocktails, all benefiting the Island Chefs’ Collaborative’s loan fund to support local food production and the local food banks and while incubating food based businesses. Tickets, $50, drinks $2.50. At 7pm at Bayview Place (355 Catharine). iccbc.ca/events. carolling in the Village - Cadboro Bay Village transforms for the holidays, shutting down for live music, local choirs, raffle prizes and the always popular Turkey Draw from 6:30 until 8:30pm.

tueS. Dec. 10 christmas starlight cinema Victoria Christmas tradition, Christmas Movies under the stars in the Inner Harbour continues at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort (45 Songhees) every Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Dec. 10 The Grinch screens, followed by

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The Lambrick Park Lions surround libero Emma Entzminger, in blue, to celebrate a set win at provincials.

Emilie Wong can rest easy as she looks back at her volleyball career knowing her Lambrick Park Lions are finally B.C. champs. The captain and fourth-year Lion helped her team defeat the Langley Fundamental Titans in the Senior Girls AA Volleyball Provincials final in Surrey on Saturday. Wong is the longest serving player, having been with the team since her Grade 9 year. She was on the court when the Lions lost in the provincial AA final in 2010 and 2011. “My first gold. It feels unreal,” Wong said. “I still can’t get over how the banner is in my school right now. I could have never imagined when I was in Grade 9 that I would get this, it still feels weird.” Wong is as driven academically as she is on the court and this may be the

end of volleyball career. She will likely focus on a university engineering program next year. “I’m not sure if I’ll play again so this is a great way to go out. Even if we didn’t win I would have been so happy with the team, because we had an incredible season, even before provincials, I’m so proud of them.” Going into the final the Lions hadn’t lost a set in the tournament or in any match over the last six weeks, including the Island championships. The Lions won the first set handily 25-11, which drew a push-back from the Titans, who won the second set 25-20. The rest of the match was a close one as the Lions eked out the next two sets 28-26 and 25-23. “The final was an incredible match, the last three sets were so close,” said Lambrick coach Chris Koutougos. “The rallies were so long, it was such a display of athleticism on both sides.” The Lions season has been one for the history books, yet when they came up against the Titans in the final, it was only natural they were a bit worried to see three girls towering at the net, two of them at least 6-foot-3. The Lions do have some height, with 6-foot-1 Shimen

Fayad (Grade 12) and her younger sister, 6-foot Thana. Beyond the Fayads, however, the Lions next tallest players are 5-foot-7. Shimen was named the AA tournament MVP, another line on her résumé as she heads to the NCAA’s Wichita State next year. “We were scrappy and found ways to score points,” Koutougos said. No senior girls team from Victoria had won a provincial title in over 10 years and there hasn’t been a AA team to win it since Lambrick did it in 1992, Koutougos added. “At our first practice of the season we wrote the date and time of the final, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., on the whiteboard,” Koutougos said. “However, when we sat down to set goals for the season, the girls identified that our primary goal was to honour and respect each other along the way. Their goal was ‘to take care of each other’ and ‘believe in the process,’ and the result will take care of itself. “When we finished the season ... the girls identified the banner as a symbol for what they’ve worked for all season.” Extended story at vicnews.com.

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Rider back on cyclo-cross podium Vic West’s Mical Dyck second at cyclo-cross nationals

came in third, 13 seconds behind Dyck. Heavy rain doused the park Saturday morning and the course conditions deteriorated grossly from Friday’s pre-ride. Riders were forced off their bikes more often than they Travis Paterson had planned (a signaNews staff ture feature of cyclocross). Mical Dyck settled for “The muddy secsecond place at the 2013 tions were substantially National Cyclocross faster to run,” Dyck said. Championships on Sat“A few people like me urday. try to ride even though After standing atop we know it’s better to the podium last year, run and end up falling.” second was not what Island great Geoff the 31-year-old geologist Kabush won the men’s had hoped for when she cyclo-cross championheaded to the South Surship and Victoria’s Craig rey Athletic Centre park. Richey was 11th. Dyck is realistic about it, Next up for Dyck is however, as she finished the Deschutes Brewery second to former CanaCup race in Bend, Ore., dian Olympic mountain biker Catherine Pendrel. Doug Brons photo Dec. 7 and 8, on the “I was a little disap- Mical Dyck during the National Cyclocross grounds of the brewery. The race is sanctioned pointed to lose, but Championships in Surrey on Saturday. by the Union Cycliste it’s Pendrel, so I’m not super upset about losing to her. She had another International (UCI), the world governing body for cycling. Dyck hopes to be at the 2013-14 world gear, a pace I couldn’t quite hold.” Cyclo-cross is a close No. 2 in terms of special- championships in the Netherlands on Feb. 1. She ity for Dyck, who is cross-country mountain biker finished 19th at the 2012-13 worlds. Dyck races for Stan’s NoTubes, a Coloradofirst and foremost. Same goes for Pendrel, a former University of Victoria student now based in based pro team, and is also sponsored by Pro City Kamloops, who missed a mountain biking bronze Racing in Vic West. In the summer she can be seen whipping up Fort and down Yates streets in the medal by nine seconds at the 2008 Olympics. Dyck closed in on Pendrel in the fourth and final elite women’s Bastion Criterium, her “token road lap and finished the 11.63-kilometre race in 38 min- race,” which she won in 2013. Dyck’s also focused on cross-country stage and enduro stage races. utes and 43 seconds, 20 seconds back. sports@vicnews.com Wendy Simms of Nanaimo, still going strong at 41,

Wolves chew through Bucs

The Westshore Wolves (11-117) took a bite out of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s North division leaders, winning 5-2 over the Nanaimo Buccaneers (17-8-2) last Thursday. Tonight (Dec. 6) the Saanich Braves host the Oceanside Generals, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes Arena.

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Former Saanich resident Jamie Broder and her teammate Kristina Valjas capped the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) Beach Volleyball Circuit with a gold medal in Trinidad last weekend. Broder, a Claremont grad, plays on Canada’s A team with beach partner Valjas, of Toronto. They defeated USA-A duo Heather Hughes and Lane Carico in two straight sets on Sunday to win the Trinidad event. It was Broder’s and Valjas’ second NORCECA gold of the season. sports@vicnews.com

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CHRISTMAS CORNER

INFORMATION

CHRISTMAS TREES 2â€™ to 30â€™ * 15 varieties Wreaths * Greens * Swags * Holly * Cones Direct from Grower Free Hot Apple Cider Tons of Fun! Available Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 SAANICHTON CHRISTMAS TREE FARM U Cut 9am-4pm & Pre-Cut 9am-9pm 8231 East Saanich Rd 250 652-3345 WOODSTOCK EVERGREENS Pre-cut only 6999 W. Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay 10 am to 9 pm 250 652-3228 NEW LOCATION off Sooke Lake Rd - turn off Malahat at South Shawnigan Lake Rd and follow signs. U-cut 9am-5pm

Give a Lovely Bodywork session to Yourself or another this Christmas

- The Trager Approach - Hot Stone Massage * Gift CertiďŹ cates * Discount rates for December Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Practitioner 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca

COMING EVENTS UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS Food Fair & hot lunch, + sale of homemade perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, Christmas breads, pastries, preserves and kobassa. Wheelchair access. Free admission. Sat, Dec. 7th, 11am-2pm. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. 250-384-2255.

PERSONALS REAL DISCREET, Local Connections. Call FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com

LEGALS WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 20012 KIA RIO KNADC163926075728 Owner R. Orr 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 1G2JB1245V7560717 Owner B. Calibaba Will be sold on Dec 20, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm. YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

250.388.3535

HELP WANTED

DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory

LOST AND FOUND LOST BLUE & brown purse with a school sweater & red shirt, black shorts. If found please call (250)477-9600.

SIDNEY ALL CARE RESIDENCE IS HIRING! Come and join a growing company in beautiful Sidney by the Sea. We are currently hiring for the following positions: â€˘ Registered Nurses â€˘ Registered Care Aids â€˘ Housekeeping â€˘ Cooks Please apply online at www.allcarecanada.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

FREE ITEMS

FRIENDLY FRANK

The Trager Approach

FREE TV. Sony, about 11 yrs old, 50â€?, works well; not flat screen. (250)478-8921.

DVD: 12 Poirot Mysteries, English with Chinese subtitles, $15. Call (250)477-1819

is an Innovative, Gentle and Therapeutic Bodywork that Reduces Pain & Tension and supports Balance and Presence in a Relaxed Body. Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner call for appointment 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COSMETIC SALES PERSON for Outdoor Cart at Up Town Mall, shift work, $12/hr. Apply to mirjam@telus.net

CARETAKER

Exp. caretaker couple needed for 45 unit rental building in Campbell River must have min 5 years experience.

Send resume to: aptjobs12345@live.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED GENERAL LABOURERS

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

â€˘ Labourers â€˘ Tradesmen â€˘ Class 1 Drivers

VOLUNTEERS BC SCHIZOPHRENIA Society would like a short-term donation solicitor to ask local business for donations to a silent fundraising auction, and keep a record of progress. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. CANADIAN CANCER Society needs organizing team members from January to June in a number of weekly roles to assist the Relay for Life run. The Daffodil Committee is also seeking volunteers. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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

STORY STUDIO Writing Society needs volunteers during 5-day writing camps to assist facilitators or to work with kids under 12 in creating stories. Camps take place December 16 to 20 and during Spring Break from March 10 to 14. Older teens are welcome as mentors. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

PETS

MIND BODY & SPIRIT 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

STANDARD POODLES- Big, beautiful, healthy puppies. Smart, calm, hypo-allergenic. Vet checked, vaccinations, house trained. Males, females, Blacks, Apricots, Reds. Delivery available. $1000, 250-5450158. Hiddenhills@shaw.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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HELP WANTED

ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER, Panasonic, like new, $40. Call (250)652-3606.

HELP WANTED

Part Time Paginator Black Press Community Newspapers requires a Part Time Paginator in our Victoria ofďŹ ce. This is an entry-level position and while this is not a design position, some ad building will be required. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of InDesign, as well as a basic knowledge of PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat. Other skills required include a good working knowledge of either Mac or PC platform and a willingness to learn the other, the ability to be focused and to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and to think independently and be a good problem solver. Additionally, the ability to learn several industry speciďŹ c software packages is a must.

SALES CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

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Candidates must be willing to work day shifts Monday to Wednesday, totaling approximately 20 hours a week. Black Press is Canadaâ€™s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. To apply, please send your resume to: Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 Or email: lsmyth@blackpress.ca with Paginator in the subject line. Deadline for applications is December 6, 2013. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. www.blackpress.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES

START IN DECEMBER & WEâ€™LL WAIVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE* *conditions apply

As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career.

Career Opportunities:

Child and Youth Care Worker O Womenâ€™s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FRIENDLY FRANK

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

IKEA JUNIOR bed, never used, no mattress, $50. Dresser, $49. (250)655-0836. LARGE HANGING, small lief plant, porcelain container, $20. Call (250)595-5734.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

4-BDRM HOUSE, near Commonwealth Pool. N/S, N/P. $1900 + utils. (250)920-6282

MARIGOLDthe coziest 1 bdrm, W/S, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

DOLL HOUSE (Pierce 8011 model, 30â€?x36â€?), very large, furnished inside and out, $400. Well stocked country store, $300. Can sell separate. Call (250)592-1690. FIGURINES: ROYAL Doulton, Coalport, Armani, Mrs. Albee, & misc artists - some very old, some more recent editions. Call (250)474-2774.

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

BUYING - RENTINGSELLING Call us today to place your classiďŹ ed ad 250.388.3535

RECREATION 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.

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

ROYAL OAK- grd level 2 bdrm, newly renoâ€™d, close to all amens, NS/NP. $950 heat & H/W incld. 250-704-6613. 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.

SIDNEY WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furnished, all utils incld, F/S, W/D, small dog ok, N/S. $1100/mo. Refs. Call 250-665-6367. WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo + 1/2 utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. NP/NS. (250)656-5999.

TRANSPORTATION

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$50 to $1000

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

ROOMS FOR RENT

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

FAIRFIELD ROOM- walk to Cook St village & amenities. NS/NP. Women only. Call (250)382-6681.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION WANTED 1 or 2 bdrm to rent for 1 month to 6 weeks on or near waterfront in Oak Bay during May, June or July. Call Heather (250)920-9043 or email: heather ferguson01@gmail.com

FREE TOW AWAY

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs exp. New homes and Renos. Knob & tube replacement. Service calls. Seniorâ€™s Disc. Free est. Lic.#3003. 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRAâ€™S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886 250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â€˘ Lawn Maintenance â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Hedge Trimming â€˘ Tree Pruning â€˘ Yard Cleanups â€˘ Gardening/Weeding â€˘ 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 J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677. PREPARE YOUR Lawn & garden for fall & winter. Glenwood Gardenworks. 250-474-4373.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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.

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

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRYâ€™S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com

(250)294-9942 (250)589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com

MOVING & STORAGE 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. D O N E R I G H T M OV I N G . C A $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Estâ€™s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.

Commercial/Residential Interior/Exterior

250-652-2255 250-882-2254

Written Guarantee Call for details Budget Compliance

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

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

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

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

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVEâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, December 6, 2013

Students give back

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

The Canadian College of Performing Arts turned Giving Tuesday into a community campaign. For the past 16 years, the CCPA has played a large role in Vancouver Island’s arts and culture scene and it is using the holiday season to thank the community for its support. “The way we are structured, this college would not be a reality in most cities,” said college director Ron Schuster. “We are owned by a charity and receive a fair amount of our funding from our neighbours (on) Vancouver Island.” The college has organized events and preview performances to give back to the region and show how the support it has received has turned the college into one of the country’s top training centres for tomorrow’s artists, teachers and cultural leaders. On Friday, Dec. 6 they present a Christmas Concert. Enjoy classic holiday favourites sung by some of Canada’s best emerging singers. On Sunday, Dec. 8 the college is proud to be a partner for the Annual Christmas Hamper Party. Contact them to find out how to make your contribution for needy families (hampers distributed through the Salvation Army). People are asked to RSVP for the above events by contacting the college at reception@ ccpacanada.com or 250-595-9970.

Join a profession that supports and cares for our community. Medical and dental office clerks and transcriptionists are always in high demand. In addition to basic administrative and bookkeeping skills, you will also learn standard medical terminology.

Warm up for truck parade Truck drivers and their equipment will be all aglow by 6 p.m. Saturday As an added attraction to the annual Island Equipment Operators Association lighted truck parade and food drive, the inaugural Warm Up at Ogden Point will get people into the Christmas spirit. The activities run from noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 7) and include everything from holiday carols led by the Canadian College for Performing Arts choir, a water arrival by Santa at 3:30 p.m. and a ship light-up. Hot chocolate will be available by donation. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food for donation to the Mustard Seed. A Victoria Harbour Ferry will be stuffed with items, and Victoria Pedicab drivers will ride ahead of the parade collecting donations along the route. The trucks roll out from Ogden Point around 5:45 p.m. and head east along Dallas Road towards Oak Bay. They’ll come down Yates Street and hit Douglas Street between 6:45 and 7 p.m. then head north out of town along Douglas. Visit ieoa.ca for complete more information.

START IN DECEMBER & WE’LL WAIVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE*

Career Opportunities: Medical Office Assistant ● Dental Office Assistant Medical Transcriptionist MSP Billing Clerk ● Ward Secretary Pharmaceutical Firms ● Medical Supply Firms Medical Clerical in Research & Care Agencies

*conditions apply

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The Black Press Christmas fundraiser is underway. Make your donation at Oak Bay Pharmasave, Verico Select Mortgage or 4Cats Art Studio.

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Athlone Travel 104-2187 Oak Bay Avenue

Bath Bark & Beyond 2041 Oak Bay Avenue

Boormans 2045 Cadboro Bay Road

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Oak Bay Optometry 2067 Cadboro Bay Road

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Oak Bay Senior Care 209-2250 Oak Bay Avenue

Oak Bay Volunteer Services 2167 Oak Bay Avenue

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Cassie Kangas 3914 Shelbourne Street

Children Health Foundation 2390 Arbutus Road

Mclaren Lighting 3400 Douglas Street

M&M Meats 3637 Shelbourne Street

Pepper’s 3829 Cadboro Bay Road

Wild Birds Unlimited 3631 Shelbourne Street

VICTORIA Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss Street

Finishing Store 780 Topaz Avenue

Foul Bay Physiotherapy 220-1964 Fort Street

Graham KIA 2620 Government Street

Hawthorne Naturopathic Centre 1726 Richmond Avenue

Kilshaws 1115 Fort Street

Lansdowne Appliance 2517 Douglas Street

Luxe Home Interiors 2655 Douglas Street

Paul Holmes, Holmes Wealth Management 1803 Douglas Street

Pure Pharmacy 1990 Fort Street

Westcoast Brewshop 155 Langford Street

Red Art Gallery

Bill Murphy-Dyson, Cox Taylor

2033 Oak Bay Avenue

302-26 Bastion Square

Science Works

Campus Honda

Saffron Window Fashion Drapery and Blinds

1889 Oak Bay Avenue

506 Finlayson Street

107-2220 Sooke Road

2508 Estevan Avenue

Timeless Toys

Cosmedica Laser Centre Windsor Plywood

L&P Group for Miles Takacs, Remax

2213 Oak Bay Avenue

207-1990 Fort Street

White Heather Tea Room Diamond Eyecare

Cheryl’s Gourmet Pantry 2009 Cadboro Bay Road

Dr Stephen Baker 3rd flr-1625 Oak Bay Avenue

Jennings Florist

2239 Oak Bay Avenue

2255 Oak Bay Avenue

1885 Oak Bay Avenue

1964 Fort Street

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He Said, She Said We asked Gayle and Ken Paterson

Q: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT SCALING DOWN TO A CONDO?

SHE SAID: We don’t have a garden or a big yard to look after. We’re a seven-minute drive to Esquimalt and a 20-minute walk to downtown. HE SAID: Big-ticket repairs can be erratic with a house. In a condo it’s more consistent, you just pay monthly for maintenance.

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF NOV. 30

99 » $280,600 » 4,017 »

CONDOMINIUM SALES IN NOVEMBER BENCHMARK PRICE FOR A TYPICAL CONDOMINIUM NUMBER OF HOMES LISTED IN ALL CATEGORIES

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Condo living a pleasure for newcomers After looking at smaller houses, downsizing couple chooses Songhees condo Scan the condominium listings for Greater Victoria and you’ll find a vast range of properties, from a $30,000 independent living unit near Cook Street Village to a $4.4-million penthouse in downtown Victoria. Most buyers slot in closer to the $200,000 to $350,000 range. But the scope of properties available, from basic accommodation to luxury suites, illustrates a wealth of choice. Ken and Gayle Paterson weren’t shopping for a condo when they began looking for a place to retire and be closer to their grandchildren in Victoria. With a goal of finding a bungalow with a yard, relatively close to Cook Street, for under $1 million, they checked out a number of houses in Oak Bay and Victoria. Then they stumbled across an 1,800-sq. ft., two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Victoria’s Songhees neighbourhood. The stunning third-floor views grabbed Gayle instantly. “This bay is priceless,” she said, looking at Victoria Harbour through their living room window. “And we love how close it is to everything.” The active couple frequently walk the Westsong Walkway

and plan to launch their kayaks nearby on good days. They bought in 2012 and moved to Victoria a few months ago, after selling their five-bedroom, 6,000-sq. ft. home in Maple Ridge. It meant downsizing in the extreme. “There’s a lot of ways to get rid of things and we know them all,” Ken said. The Patersons fall into one of a number of categories of condo buyers in Greater Victoria. Others can include first-timers breaking into the real estate market; people investing in rental property, either as a revenue source or a home for university-bound children; and sometimes those whose family dynamic has changed. While prices are down in some areas and up slightly in others, condo prices remain generally stable across the region, meaning people in literally any situation can be accommodated, said Carol Crabb, past-president of the Victoria Real Estate Board. “It’s actually pretty balanced across the board, both for condos and for houses,” she said, describing the state of the market for buyers and sellers. The Patersons knew their unit, in a 20-year-old building, needed some upgrades. They plan to do deeper renos, but before buying, they could tell it was a well-maintained building, Ken said. They also knew enough to check the minutes of the building’s strata council to determine how well-prepared residents were for future repairs and

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Gayle and Ken Paterson relax in their third-floor condo living room in the Songhees neighbourhood. They moved from Maple Ridge this year after buying their unit in 2012. maintenance. “It’s important to go through those couple of years of minutes and look at their financials,” Ken said. “I could see that the money is in the bank, and that impressed me.” While new condo developments continue to spring up around Greater Victoria, Crabb said sales are consistent.

“Strangely enough, everything does get absorbed.” While selling out a new development in advance is rare today, Crabb pointed out one exception to the rule. The Janion heritage building, with micro-loft suites as small as 250-sq. ft., nearly sold out after the first day. – Don Descoteau

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