Issuu

Set the stage

Oak Bay High students get their Glee on Page A3

NEWS: Graffiti artist caught red-handed /A2 ARTS: Intellectual icebreaker heats up UVic /A7 SPORTS: Grizzlies on stretch-run hot streak /A10

OAK BAYNEWS Wednesday, February 19, 2014

BOORMAN’S

SINCE 1933

Real Estate Insurance Property Management 2045 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria

250-595-1535

www.boorman.com

vicnews.com

Four-year-old boxer Kinnon sneaks a taste of a cupcake held by BC SPCA Victoria branch manager Annie Prittie Bell, as the organization gears up for National Cupcake Day. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

SPCA sweet on cupcake fundraiser Bake a difference in the lives of animals

Christopher Sun News staff

It’s hard saying no to a begging puppy, staring into your eyes. And it’s equally difficult saying no to the smell of fresh cupcakes, with tasty icing on top and melt-in-your mouth goodness. Knowing the weakness of us humans, the Victoria SPCA is happy to exploit it by hosting its first National Cupcake Day, a fundraiser benefitting animals, on Feb. 24.

advertise the event. Besides cupcake eaters, volunteers are Team Victoria Critter Cakes, made up needed to organize, make cupcakes for of SPCA staff and volunteers human or animal consumption, will sell cupcakes by donation or both, and collect money, said “They can at the branch, located at 3150 SPCA Victoria branch manager start their own Napier Ln. This will be the Annie Prittie Bell. branch’s first time “They can start their own team or they can Victoria participating in the event, team or they can join ours join ours and which started in Canada last and bring cupcakes to sell,” with just a few SPCAs and Prittie Bell said. “(If they start bring cupcakes year shelters. their own team) they can bring to sell.” “We decided to join because the funds they raise to us, - Annie Prittie Bell it’s a great awareness piece for afterwards.” the branch,” Prittie Bell said. Participants who register “It raises awareness of animal cruelty and at nationalcupcakeday.ca, will receive a how to work and support animals across package with posters and balloons to help

OAK BAY tomf@vreb.bc.ca

250-360-4821

the country.” More than 86 SPCA and humane societies across Canada are participating in this year’s National Cupcake Day. It is the first and only nation-wide fundraiser, benefitting animal welfare societies. The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations, its mission is to prevent cruelty and promote the welfare of animals. National Cupcake Day was originally launched by the RSPCA in Australia in August 2008. The Australian RSPCA bills it as the “biggest bakeoff in the Southern Hemisphere.” reporter@vicnews.com

One of South Oak Bays great Edwardian character homes built in 1912 by the prominent contractor Eli Hume. Majesticaly situated on a land mark location (2 legal lots) over looking Windsor park. The home has a very rare legal (non conforming ) duplex designation, fantastic for the owner occupier with legal revenue, the in-laws, or of course as a fantastic single family home. This grand home maintains all the great original character with bright rooms of grand proportions, but is waiting for some paint and modern touches in renovating the kitchen and bathrooms.The location is fantastic and the (double lot) yard is truly very special, offering a tremendous private, bright and sunny setting. Floor plans available Offered at $1,225,000.

Buying or selling in Oak Bay? Give me a call. Area specialization does make a difference!

Royal Le Page Coast Capital Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Rummage Sale Sat., Feb. 22 9am-1pm

A2 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, February 19, 2014- OAK

BAY NEWS

Monterey Recreation Centre 1442 Monterey Ave

250-370-7300 recreation.oakbay.ca Your place for exciting adult courses

2014 Home Design & Renovation Show OME BUIL RIA H DER O T S VIC

HOME SHOW 2014

HOME DESIGN & RENOVATION

Earthquake Readiness Damon Bennett Mike Holmes’ Crew Supervisor HGTV’s Holmes Makes it Right

Feb 28 March 1&2

A Career in Construction Kate Campbell Kate’s Contracting Inc HGTV’s Decked Out

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

dirt cheap this we ek

BC Grown

Ambrosia Apples

¢ /lb

8am-7pm 7 days a week! pricing in effect Feb 19-26 while quantities last locally owned & operated

Imported

California

Asparagus

Broccoli Crowns

99¢

$ 99

/lb

today’s produce co

32 lo cal it ems unt 55 BC it em 225 organisc it em s Sweet

Imported

Anjou Pears

Red, Yellow and Orange Peppers

Roma Tomato es

99¢

$ 99

/lb

Certified Organic

B unched Carrots

Certified Organic

Mango es

Bananas

3/$ 00

/lb

Certified Organic

B unch Broccoli

/lb

Certified Organic

3/$ 00

$ 99 /lb

Island Raised Farmer Ben’s

Exta Large Brown Eggs 1 Dozen

99¢ Rotisserie C urry $ 99 Chicken Salad 2 Split Chicken Wings 99¢ Shaved or $ 99 Shredded 2 Parmesan Cheese

/100 g

House Made

/100 g

/each

500 g

Portofino

Whole Frying Chickens

Reg. or Marinated

Liberté

Mediterranean Yogurts

2/$ 00 2/$ 00

Island Raised

Voted

Admission: $5 vhba.ca

Vancouver Island Wholegrain Artisan Loaf $

399

Fresh Cut

T ulip B unches

4 Inch

675 g

POTTING

Potted SHED Pansies

2/$ 99 5/$ 99 + tax

+ tax

Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Frosted fundraiser Olivia Cavanagh, 16, and Marian Gomez, 17, sell cupcakes on Oak Bay Avenue for the Helping Homeless Hearts club. The club, started in September at Oak Bay High, is working to raise $1,000 for the Rainbow Kitchen as part of a pledge to feed the community for a week.

Graffiti artist caught red-handed A Saanich man faces charges of mischief and obstructing an officer after a spray painting incident in Oak Bay village on Friday, Feb. 14. At 1:09 a.m. a witness reported seeing a man spray painting obscenities on the exterior of HSBC Bank on Oak Bay Avenue with red paint.

Upon arrival, Oak Bay police officers found the CIBC bank was also hit with similar red paint. At 1:15 a.m., officers saw a man, who matched the witness’ description, riding a bicycle along Oak Bay Avenue. The cyclist, 22, was stopped and a can of red spray paint was found in his bag.

We’re teaming up to make a difference.

JOIN

TODAY

Offer ends Feb. 28

WE OFFER: • Personal Training • Nutrition Programs • Child Minding • Tanning • Group Fitness Classes • Much, much more!

/100 g

*For the month of February only. Some restrictions may apply please see club for details.

Proudly celebrating our 21st Year! R YEA

2013 Best City

of the

enrollment*

Last Chance!

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

To celebrate heart month VI Fitness is donating all enrollment fees to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Best City

of the

Police say the man then provided a false name and birthdate, resisted arrest and tried to flee from custody, causing minor injuries to the arresting officers. He was eventually taken to police headquarters, where the investigation continued. reporter@vicnews.com

Visit us online: www.vifitness.ca

19th

VICTORIA NEWS

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

2012

Voted

R YEA

Voted

2011

R YEA

Best City

of the

2010

R YEA

2009

Voted

18th

greater victoria business awards 2012

WINNER

1286 McKenzie Avenue 250-477-9495 www.therootcellar.ca business of the year (26 to 75 employees)

2040 Oak Bay Ave. 250-595-3354 11 locations to serve you!

www.vicnews.com • A3

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Quest to build deferred Christopher Sun News staff

Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Oak Bay High school students Liam Hunter, left, and Miller Espinosa, backed by Sunny Sheffman and Jessica Duncan, on stage for the musical production In the Heights, opening this week.

High school musical gains Height Christopher Sun News staff

Oak Bay High school student Miller Espinosa never imagined himself on stage. He didn’t sing, except to himself, he didn’t dance or act. However, two years ago friends heard him singing and humming to himself and encouraged him to join the school choir. Finding that he really enjoyed singing, Espinosa decided to try acting and dancing, to experience more of the performing arts. Now, the Grade 12 student is the lead in Oak Bay High’s musical, In the Heights. “It just all snowballed,” said Espinosa, 17. “This September I went in for auditions and I got the part.” In the Heights is a musical set over three days in Washington Heights in New York City. Originally written in 1999 and performed on Broadway in 2008, it’s a story about a number of mostly DominicanAmerican characters, struggling as they live their lives in a poor neighbourhood. Espinosa plays the part of Usnavi, the owner of a small bodega. The character lost both parents when he was young and dreams of returning to the

“It’s got really upbeat music, Dominican Republic, where he was born. Raised by a woman known as salsa and a lot of rap. The kids are the grandmother to everyone in the loving it,” Price said. “Everyone who is involved knows all the barrio, Usnavi has a love interest. Grade 12 student Sunny Sheffman words now.” About 80 people make up the plays one of the female leads, cast and crew of the musical. Nina Rosario. The neighbourhood As for the future, Espinosa plans admires the character for getting a to attend Camosun College in scholarship to Stanford University, the fall to become an but she returns home However, after one year with “The music electrician. since being bit by the disappointing news for is so much fun, theatre bug, he plans to her family. attend theatre school Unlike Espinosa, it has a Latin afterward. Sheffman, 17, is no and hip hop flow “I want something to stranger to the stage. She has been singing which is great to fall back on,” Espinosa said about going to since she was five and hear.” Camosun. “I really appeared in numerous - Sunny Sheffman like acting. It’s such a community theatre powerful feeling to make productions. She often performs with the Victoria Operatic someone feel a certain way and feel emotions when you’re displaying a Society. She is also no stranger to fake personality.” this musical. She was familiar with Sheffman is torn between the story and the songs as she studying music or science. had practiced them in her singing “I love science as well as singing,” classes. she said. “I really want to become a “The music is so much fun, it doctor. A singing doctor maybe?” has a Latin and hip hop flow which In the Heights opens Friday, Feb. is great to hear,” Sheffman said. 21 at 7:30 p.m. It plays on Feb. 22 at “There is also lots of depth and 7 p.m., Feb. 23 at 2 p.m., and Feb. 26 dimensions. It’s a very interesting to March 1 at 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, storyline.” $10 students and seniors. Tickets Oak Bay musical theatre teacher are available at the school office or Steve Price said he was surprised at the door. with how well received the show reporter@vicnews.com has been by students.

The Quest to build is postponed for now. Consideration for a proposed luxury condominium project on Oak Bay Avenue, named the Quest, has been deferred by Oak Bay council until a draft Official Community Plan is prepared and gets first reading. However, some councillors wanted to reject it outright because of its size. Large & Co. Developers owner Earl Large proposes to build a five-storey, 15-unit, multi-family residential complex at 2325 Oak Bay Ave. Oak Bay’s planning department refers to the roof as a fifth floor because it will have an open deck, garden and fitness room. The building would be built to high environmental standards and include numerous features to promote healthy living such as chromotherapy lighting, structured and treated water, radiant heat and the fitness room. The property is zoned single-family and the proposal requires numerous variances including zoning, setbacks and an OCP amendment. Currently, an older home is situated on the 983.6 m2 lot and a large Garry Oak tree is located on the neighbouring property to the east. Municipal staff recommended deferring consideration of the project until the “It’s the new OCP is drafted, which is expected right building this fall. The majority of council agreed Coun. Pam Copley voted against the on the wrong but recommendation. lot.” “I don’t feel this is necessarily the right - Cairine Green proposal here, even if it’s deferred,” Copley said. “For me, how does the community benefit from this?” Coun. Cairine Green also wanted to completely decline consideration of the proposal, but voted for a deferral, saying she wants to wait to see what the new OCP allows. “It’s the right building on the wrong lot,” Green said, explaining she would rather see a low-density project on the property such as a duplex. “I’ve spent time on that lot … It would be shoehorning a giant building on a tiny lot.” Large said he was disappointed with council’s decision but will try again once the draft OCP is released and he will take council’s input into consideration. “I thought we had a good project,” Large said, citing a recent survey saying almost 80 per cent of Oak Bay residents approve of higher density. “We worked very, very hard in putting together what we think is beneficial for the community.” Large added that he canvassed the community, going door-to-door to get the opinions of nearby residents for his project and it was well-received by the majority. He also held a community meeting in January about the proposal, sending out invites to 800 Oak Bay households. Three letters opposing the project were received by council, along with an opposition petition from residents of neighbouring York House Apartments. reporter@vicnews.com

158 Athletes, 44 Coaches, and 19 Officials from Vancouver Island - Central Coast (Zone 6) will be at the Mission 2014 BC Winter Games February 20 - 23.

GOOD LUCK !

A4 • www.vicnews.com

OAK BAYNEWS

EDITORIAL

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Laura Lavin Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

The OAK BAY NEWS is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-480-3239 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.vicnews.com

OUR VIEW

Future cloudy for local military The bean counters with the Royal Canadian Navy are no doubt still figuring out the impact of postponed military capital spending announced in last week’s federal budget. What the Conservative government’s decision means in the short term for the Pacific fleet and its multitude of local suppliers is still anyone’s guess. But it could well change the way our West Coast navy does business. As they move to balance the budget next year before the federal election, the Conservatives have planned on delaying by three years, or longer, such major expenditures as replacement of the navy’s supply ships – Esquimalt-based HMCS Protecteur is one of two in Canada – and our aging Sea King helicopters. Some national defence experts believe all branches of the Canadian military will be tightening their belts on operations in an attempt to convince the feds to restore some of the funding down the road. Our region counts on the military to provide a boost to the local economy. Any reductions in discretionary spending by the navy, the army reserve unit based at Bay Street Armoury and the air force helicopter squadron at Victoria International Airport could have a significant effect on Capital Region businesses. We worry that the remaining technical upgrades on our naval frigates – work being done by Victoria Shipyards – might be in jeopardy. We also wonder whether our frigates will make fewer trips abroad, for which they need initial provisioning locally. Similarly, our Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, six of which are stationed at Esquimalt, could potentially be deployed less, meaning decreased part-time wages for local naval reservists. The trickle-down economic effect may take time to materialize in Greater Victoria, but we shouldn’t be surprised if it comes to pass. We don’t doubt political motivation is playing a role in the feds’ aim to balance the budget by 2015-16. With that in mind, and with no Conservative member of parliament to plead our economic case, the chances of the feds altering course on the military budget move appear slim. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

2009

Who provoked a school strike? sent out as union pickets, and of I made an error in a column the strong-arming of unionized two weeks ago about the latest government office staff here in court ruling in favour of the B.C. Victoria to make them join Teachers’ Federation. a rally on the legislature I referred to an “illegal” lawn. This was the strike in 2012, and was strike that, according quickly reminded that to the current media this teacher walkout was and political narrative, sanctioned by the Labour the provincial cabinet Relations Board. conspired to bring about. After months of This notion is central to withholding report cards the Jan. 27 ruling of Justice and refusing to meet with Susan Griffin that orders administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek Tom Fletcher the B.C. government to attempt to reconstruct the permission for a full-scale B.C. Views world of 2001. strike. Government lawyers They got their wish, filed an application with the with authorization under essential B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday services rules for a three-day strike to suspend parts of this ruling. in the first week, and one day a Imposing Griffin’s terms would week after that until the end of the cause “irreparable harm to the school year or a settlement was public interest of unprecedented reached. magnitude,” they said in arguments For the record, the last illegal BCTF strike was in 2005, in defiance backed by a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep of a B.C. Supreme Court order that B.C.’s war-weary public schools resulted in a $500,000 fine against running. the union. In Surrey, returning to 2002 That was the same year BCTF conditions would add $40 million lawyers won a split B.C. Court of to the district payroll in year one. Appeal ruling allowing teachers That’s one of 60 school districts. to bring political propaganda into The government’s submission classrooms. Two out of three judges includes affidavits from decided this was appropriate superintendents around the to preserve their freedom of province on its likely impact. Here’s expression. a partial list: The authorized three-day strike Cancellation of specialty went ahead in March 2012. Regular programs for vulnerable youth, readers may recall my reports of construction of portables to meet students being indoctrinated in arbitrary class size restrictions, classrooms and in some cases

transfer of some students to other schools, closure of daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free up space reallocated over the years, layoff of non-teaching staff, and cancellation of school participation in the international student program. Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it. Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislation to impose a cooling-off period with provision for steep fines on the union for any further strike action, and appointed a mediator. This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a two-year deal. In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by teachers. By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare second-term report cards, in part so students would know if they could apply for post-secondary studies. Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘The last illegal BCTF strike, in 2005, saw the union fined $500,000.’

www.vicnews.com • A5

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, February 19, 2014

LETTERS

We’ll have what they’re having Recently Victoria and Colwood have agreed to place a non-binding referendum question on amalgamation on the next municipal ballot in November. Others will no doubt follow. Voters in these communities, representing over a quarter of the population of Greater Victoria, will have a chance to state a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ preference for their municipality to explore opportunities to cooperate for integration of service delivery. A ‘yes’ vote will trigger provinciallyfunded studies to determine the feasibility, benefits and costs of various models of integration. It will not trigger amalgamation. A ‘no’ vote will maintain the status quo. Here in Oak Bay, requests for a similar opportunity are brushed aside. Most councillors have responded negatively with a variety of reasons, e.g. being too busy, having no mandate, etc. Effectively, this translates into a belief that they already have a ‘no’ mandate. But do they? If our elected officials are certain of this position, then what is lost by posing the question? The cost of placing the question on the ballot is minimal. During the last decade, local government legislation was amended such that the province cannot force amalgamation. Fair enough. Any

movement in that direction must come from the municipal governments themselves. Also fair enough. But what if a council refuses to seek a mandate from their electorate on the question? Is that fair? Normally, our system of government contains checks and balances to curb the excesses of power. But the current legislation has placed municipal councils in a serious conflict of interest, because power, once attained, is not Lesley easily relinquished. It’s a basic unsavoury aspect of our human nature, even for well-meaning council members. Refusing to allow residents the opportunity to deliver such a mandate, has the effect of denying basic democratic rights, and that seems like an abuse of power. If residents were smart enough to elect this council, are we not smart enough to give them a mandate through a nonbinding referendum question? The need to implement cooperative relationships with neighbouring municipalities will not subside without a clear direction either way. Can we afford more needless deaths due to botched multi-jurisdictional policing and fragmented 911 systems problems?

Are we satisfied to watch the squabbles of non-elected CRD members as their delays incur millions of dollars in excess costs? Can we ever hope to pay the cost of the Uplands sewer separation, now topping over $2,300 per Oak Bay household? Do we really need 13 fire chiefs and separate fire departments? Do we not cross the Blue Bridge and attend the McPherson/Royal theatres? Don’t we all write Victoria as our postal address? Are we Ewing disappointed by infrastructure planning that does not meet daily travel needs? Regardless of how residents answer the above questions, shouldn’t they at least be given the opportunity to exercise their electoral franchise and provide clear policy direction to our local government? Savvy politicians will recognize the gravity of this mess. It’s shaping up to be the key election issue in 2014 that will not go away, and municipal candidates across the region will be required to declare a clear position. We’d like what Victoria and Colwood are having. A little democracy. Lesley Ewing Oak Bay

Questions before cull Change is upon us I, like many in Oak Bay, am entirely against the proposed deer cull and would like to ask mayor and council the following: You claim there is a deer overpopulation in Oak Bay. What determines over-population? Has anyone ever done a legitimate deer count? You have stated you will kill the deer. Does the population of Oak Bay agree? Have you ever had a referendum on this? Maybe you have heard complaints from a few residents but people who enjoy seeing the deer won’t write or phone to complain about them. There is a bylaw against feeding deer. Is it enforced? There are car and deer accidents and I understand Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill X roads are the worst areas. Have you increased deer awareness signage? Have you reduced speed limits? Does the Oak Bay Police Department have increased radar surveillance? Do you have proof that by killing 25 deer no others will replace them? You state some 40 deer have been killed by cars or other accidents, yet you still claim an overpopulation. I think it would be prudent to look into the above questions and provide answers to residents before you consider a cull. Roberta Chadwick Oak Bay

Re: Old man take a look at your facts (BC Views, Jan. 22). I’m extremely happy that more people, including Neil Young, are voicing their opposition to the tar sands. In particular, plans to expand extraction, production and transportation of any fossil fuels, even if some of what they say is sensational or not factual. Tom Fletcher needs to stop sweating the small stuff, stop trying to be right and get with the big picture, instead of sitting at his computer. If he had spent anytime outdoors even in a backyard garden, he would get it. The daffodils have been poking through the ground for more than two weeks, in January! Forty years ago in Rossland we got 30 to 40 feet of snow a year. The snow has steadily declined since then and this year, Rossland has less than four feet. Climate change is upon us and in a huge way. Paraphrasing Patrick Lane: We are eating the world. We are devouring the oceans and the land. We are drinking the lakes and the seas and eating the mountains and plains. We are eating and eating until there is almost nothing left for our children to come. If we wait for scientists to give us definitive proof, the whole world will look like a nuclear bomb hit it. Besides, most of the objective scientists have been muzzled and the others are on the payroll of big oil. The one fact that is indisputable is the human race cannot continue to consume like it does. We must reduce, reduce, reduce. Dave Secco Oak Bay

Letters to the Editor The News welcomes your opinions and comments. To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to less than 300 words. The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. Send your letters to: Mail: Letters to the Editor, Oak Bay News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4 Email: editor@oakbaynews.com

50% OFF HUNTER DOUGLAS

WOOD BLiNDS

Choose from the Parkland collection in the popular 2” slat size. Off our regular price. CALL TODAY:

To arrange your complimentary in-home consultation

250-480-4972

February 3 - March 1

We Rebuild Chimneys and so much more!

Specializing in all types of Natural Stone, Fireplaces, Chimney Restorations, Brick, Architectural Block, Glass Blocks, Walls, Patios and Walkways. Before you contract with someone else call us for a Free Estimate

250-478-3364 #121-937 Dunford Avenue Victoria, BC

www.robtournourmasonry.com

ROB TOURNOUR MASONRY LTD. Commercial & Residential Masonry Construction

Trusted by your neighbours, The Oak Bay Beach H

Vancouver Island

Bead& Jewellery March 1u-rd2ay &

SHOW

Sat Sunday

Main Hall Saanich Fairgrounds

pm 0am - 5

For jewellery makers, jewellery lovers & everyone in between... Wonderful Door Prizes!

SAVE $2

When You buy your weekend pass in Advance www.vibjs.ca

Enter to

Includes jewel box, gs, cultured pearl earrin s, two 2-day show passe from $25 gift certificate the VIBJS café. Value $200. Contest closes ight. Feb. 25th, 2014 midn

Win!

vicnews.com/contests

Vision Matters Dr. Neil Paterson

Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.

How to use ointments correctly Occasionally one uses prescription or non prescription eye ointments to treat certain eye conditions, infections or diseases. If you thought eye drops were hard to aim, try figuring out how to place ointment in your eye without poking yourself. Before you use any ointment, be sure to tell your Optometrist about any other prescription or non-prescription medications you are using or allergies that you have. Here are some general tips about correctly putting ointments in your eyes. 1. Always wash your hands before handling medications. 2. Begin by expressing and discarding a 1/4 inch of ointment from the tube at each use. 3. Form a pocket by gently pulling the skin of your lower eye-lid between your thumb and index finger. Squeeze a 1⁄4” to 1⁄2” strip of ointment into the pocket. 4. Twist your wrist to break the strip of ointment from the tube. 5. After placing the ointment in your eye, blink or close your eyes briefly. Your body heat will melt the ointment so it can spread across the surface of your eyes. 6. If you are applying the ointment to the edges of your eyelids, express about a 1/2-inch strip of ointment onto your finger and glide it across the length of your closed lids near the base of your lashes. 7. Use a soft, clean tissue to remove any excess ointment from the skin around your eyes. Be sure not to disturb the ointment placed in your eyes or on the edges of your eyes. Be sure to follow all of the instructions that your doctor of optometry gives you and to complete the course of medication or treatment that he or she recommends. If you experience any side-effects (such as burning, inflammation, puffiness, itching, etc.) notify your eye care practitioner immediately.

Dr. Neil Paterson Dr. Suzanne Sutter Optometrists

100 -2067 Cadboro Bay Rd.

250-595-8500

www.oakbayoptometry.com

A6 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

Olympic roots run strong for brothers Family’s link to Games helps fuel love of sports Daniel Palmer News staff

Massimo Segato settles in for his usual afternoon coffee break at Macchiato Caffe on Broad Street, a welcome reprieve after managing the lunch rush a few blocks away at Italian Food Imports. As an avid sports fan, Segato grew up playing basketball for Camosun College and like many dedicated Seattle Seahawks fans, felt a life-long sense of disappointment vanish with the team’s Superbowl win earlier this month. “We’ve been Seahawks fans since ’82 when they beat the Miami Dolphins in the divisional. We finally got one,” he says. But it’s the semi-annual buzz of the Olympics that conjure up a particularly proud sporting moment in the Segato family tree. Massimo’s grandfather, Guglielmo Segato, was 27 when he won both gold and silver medals in cycling for Italy at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. A framed photo of Guglielmo hangs prominently behind the counter at the family’s deli, while Massimo’s father keeps the prized medals in a bank vault for safe keeping. “I’ve been told there aren’t many medals left from those games,” Massimo says. “It was between the First and Second World War, so a lot of the medals were melted down (for the war effort). But I don’t know how much is folklore or fact.” Massimo can’t say what happened to the steel-frame, two-gear Bianci racing bike – “it’s the oldest bicycle company in the world” – used by his grandfather to achieve the 100-kilometre time-trial wins. Competitive cycling in 1932 was much different than today’s road races, where athletes feed off one another’s energy and utilize the slipstreams of their competitors.

Don Denton/News staff

Maurizio, left, and Massimo Segato hold a photo of their grandfather, Guglielmo Segato, who competed in cycling events at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. “It’s a family business,” Massimo says. Instead, Olympic cyclists battled their “When my parents were away on a trip own will on open, empty roads. to Italy (in 1996), we started dabbling “My grandfather won the gold medal with new ideas, and decided to give it in the team time trial and the silver in a two-year window to see what could the individual time trial,” Massimo says. happen. That was 18 “It wasn’t what we think “Hockey is the big years ago.” of as a road race today.” will Massimo Massimo and his one, but the beauty of the andWhat his sports-loving brother, Maurizio, last saw their grandfather in Olympics is the sports you family be watching 1976 – he passed away never get to focus on come most closely during the Sochi Olympics? in 1979 – when their to the forefront, and then “Hockey is the big family immigrated from a small town in Treviso there’s the stories behind one, but the beauty of the Olympics is the province to the rocky the sport.” sports you never get shores of Vancouver to focus on come to Island. – Massimo Segato on It’s been 29 years watching the Winter Games the forefront, and then there’s the stories since the family took behind the sport,” he over Italian Food says. Imports, still in its “If Canada and Italy are playing each original location at 1114 Blanshard St. other, we’ll see. But we’re Canadian, we’ll The Segato brothers have since opened be cheering for Canada all the way.” two thriving cafés in the downtown core dpalmer@vicnews.com with business partner, Sean Sloan.

Play hockey? You could win tickets to Heritage Classic

South Oak Bay Condo $375,000

250-595-1535 bhewstan@boorman.com

Large condominium across from Windsor Park. Very Large and open layout providing almost 1500 sqft with 2 bedrooms and a large den. Steel and concrete construction. Recent building upgrades.

CONSERVE & SAVE WITH NATURAL GAS FURNACES

Old Oil to New Gas

Be the MVP for your team this year. Your entire hockey team could win tickets to this year’s Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic on March 2 at Vancouver’s BC Place stadium. This year’s game pits the Canucks against Ottawa Senators. To apply, just submit an entry to Black Press Contests. Tell us how hockey, your team, or your favourite

Saanich Walk-In Denture Clinic Walk-In Denture Clinic WHY WAIT?WE WECAN CANHELP HELP NOW! NOW! WHY WAIT? • FREE Adjustments Home & Hospital Visits Happiness is is Happiness beautifulsmile! smile! aa beautiful

95% Single Stage .................................... $4,395 + GST 97% Two Stage ........................................ $4,995 + GST

Homeglow Heat Products

250-382-0889 • www.homeglow.bc.ca homeglow@shaw.ca

ConradDe DePalma Palma Conrad Denturist Denturist (250) (250)595-1665 595-1665

May be eligible for $1,000 Rebate

• Fully installed • Free oil tank removal • 10 year parts & lifetime heat exchanger warranty • Many Gas Fireplace options available

player has inspired you and your team could win 25 tickets. Anyone can enter on behalf of their team, or their favourite B.C. minor hockey team. Submit your entry before Friday, Feb. 21. Go to our contest page online by clicking ‘Contests’ at the top of vicnews.com. editor@oakbaynews.com

3581Shelbourne ShelbourneStreet Street 3581 www.walk-indentureclinic.ca www.walk-indentureclinic.ca COMECOME ON INON FOR IN YOUR FOR FREE CONSULTATION! FREE CONSULTATION! YOUR

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, February 19, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A7

monday midweek

mon daym ag.co m

victoria’s ultimate get out guide

Literary fest heats up, approved

wordsthaw

reporter@saanichnews.com

connect on twitter: #wordsthaw SUPPLIED PHoTo

Vancouver writer Daphne Marlatt celebrates the fluid relationship between language and place in the opening event of WordsThaw 2014.

Friday features Words on Ice: Evolution of the author with panelists paulo da costa, Cynthia Flood, Phil Hall, Anita Lahey, David Leach, Daphne Marlatt, Miranda Pearson, and Benjamin Willems. Barton hosts the event with Yvonne Blomer. “We’re using them to sketch the trajectory of a writer,” Barton said of the writers who hail from as far off as Toronto. They cover the spectrum from rookie to senior writers. “Each writer represents a snapshot about where each given writer might be in their career,” Barton said. “This is probably the purest literary event of the whole series.” Saturday sessions include Author as Avatar: Social Media and Blogging; Spirit of Place: Writing local history; The

thursday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Liquid (i) city: Vancouver Transitional, lecture by Daphne Marlatt in the David Turpin Building (the former Social Sciences and Math Building), room A120, UVic. Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. in the Human & Social Development Building, room A240, UVic. Words on Ice: Evolution of the Author – pass or ticket required. Regular ticket at the door is $10, student or friend of the Malahat ticket price at the door is $5. All attendees at Words on Ice will receive a

free copy of The Malahat Review, Winter 2013 edition. saturday, Feb. 22 in the Human & Social Development Building, room A240, UVic. Author as Avatar: Social Media and Blogging, 10 a.m. to noon Spirit of Place: Writing Local History, 10 a.m. to noon The Inner Life of our Words: Writing and the Human Spirit 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Shining a Light: Writer as Witness, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.

How fast can you pack?

DON’T T MISS OU B u y to d a y

The next issue of Monday Magazine, out Thursday (Feb. 20), is anchored by a feature interview with Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara. The sisters have four Juno nominations, a hit record and dates next month in Victoria and Nanaimo. Visit mondaymag.com.

Inner Life of our Words: Writing and the Human Spirit; and Shining a Light: Writer as Witness. The diversity of panels – covering social media to local history to poetry and exploring spiritual issues – is an intentional bid to appeal to all generations, and utilize The Malahat’s strength as a literary entity. “This is trying to explode that and reach into areas where we wouldn’t necessarily perceive as being interested,” he said. “It’s kind of to break our brand.” Also on Saturday, writers who registered ahead will enjoy a mid-session program of one-on-one critiques with writers such as Maleea Acker, Dede Crane, JoAnn Dionne, Catherine Greenwood, Matthew Hooton, Steve Noyes, Aaron Shepard, Robin Stevenson and Christine Walde. Visit malahatreview.ca/wordsthaw to register or view a full list of events.

CHRISTINE VAN REEUWYk riters of all stripes will gather, confab and create at the University of Victoria next week. “We want to bring people from off campus. It was aimed at people who either are writers themselves or they’re passionate about reading. Then of course we’re hoping that students would come,” said John Barton, editor of The Malahat Review. “The writers could be at any level of experience. It’s not aimed at so-called professional writers, but they would be welcome as well.” The seasonal literary magazine ceased hosting issue launches to concentrate on one large event with “heft to it” to draw more attention, Barton said. The Malahat’s second annual WordsThaw, billed as “An Intellectual Icebreaker at the Cusp of Spring” runs Feb. 20 to 22 at UVic. “Every person who buys a WordsThaw pass will get a subscription to The Malahat,” Barton said. “It’s a way of reaching out to the local reading and writing community and offering them another way to subscribe to the magazine. and a way for us to meet the readership.” A Lansdowne Lecture by Vancouver writer Daphne Marlatt, who celebrates the fluid relationship between language and place, will open WordsThaw 2014 tomorrow night. “She looks at place and language together,” Barton said. Her works include two novels, several poetry pieces, and many edited literary journals and magazines. Marlatt’s latest book of poetry is entitled Liquidities: Vancouver Poems Then and Now (Talonbooks). The free lecture (no WordsThaw pass required) is Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the David Turpin Building (the former Social Sciences and Math Building), room A120, UVic. Doors open at 7.

feature IntervIew: tegan QuIn

BONUS DEADLINE FRIDAY!

! w o W

BONUS CUT OFF Midnight Feb. 21st

Win a Luxury vacation worth $27,000 or

PLUS HUGE Grand Prize Choices!

22,000 Cash!

Choose $

SAY YES

to BC Children’s Hospital Erin Cebula, Spokesperson

Over 4,500 Prizes! HUGE EARLY BIRD Condo Prize

Worth Over $315,000

2 014

Deadline Midnight April 4th

2 Million! Already over $1,000,000

JACKPOT up to $

Winner takes half!

bcchildren.com bcchildren.com TICKETS

TICKETS

PLUS... WIN a

or callor 604-692-2333 call 604-692-2333

or 1-888-887-8771 or 1 - 8 8 8 - 8 8 7 - 8 7 7 1

Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded. Rules of Play: bcchildren.com Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded. Rules of Play: bcchildren.com

Chances are 1 in 288,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. Chances are 1 in 481,550 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

BC Gaming Event Licence #61050 BC Gaming Event Licence #61029

Know your limit, play within it.

19+ to play!

Mexican Green

BC Spartan

Peppers

Apples

Oranges Carrots Tomatoes

69¢ lb. $1.52 kg

99¢ lb. $2.18 kg

Lamb

Round Steak

Sirloin Steak

1133 lb.

199 lb. $4.39 kg

Immitation

Crab Meat

$24.99 kg

99¢100 g

499 lb. $11.00 kg

$9.99 kg

Island Farms Light

Portofino Whole Grain

269 1L

Cream

FOR YOUR WEEK

calendar

Funny Women Festival Kirsten Van Ritzen hosts two nights of female comedic variety from performers near and far. Until Feb. 23. funnywomenfestival.com.

EvEnts

Sun. Feb. 23

Sat. Feb. 22

victoria comic book expo - Vancouver Island’s longestrunning comic expo continues at the Comfort Inn and Conference Centre. victoriacomicbookexpo.ca.

Gluten-Free HealtH and Wellness expo -Find out more about the medical conditions behind the anti-gluten movement and check out some of the latest and greatest in the GF world. Author of The Wheat Belly speaks at a ticketed event postshow. From noon until 5pm at the Victoria Conference Centre (720 Douglas). Tickets, $5/7.

Loaf

Mon. Feb. 24 an eveninG oF Jazz, blues and spoken Word Maureen Washington and Scruffmouth perform a free show at the Belfry for Black History Month. bcblackhistory.com.

399

Bread

716 Johnson St.

429

199

9am - 9pm Daily • 9am - 8pm Sun.

Kicking Horse

49 10 Cheeses Asst. 600 - 700 g

Coffee

1099

Armstrong

Nature’s Path Eco Pak

Cereals

6Asst.69650 - 907 g

10313x7H.indd 1

Asst. 454 g

Nature Valley

Granola Bars 2/$ 00

Asst. 175 - 230 g

Adams

Peanut Butter 19 3 Asst. 500 g $

metamorpHoses -Theatrical Treasures presents the Mary Zimmerman play – winner of Best Play at the 2002 Tony Awards – at the Canadian College of Performing Arts, 1701 Elgin. Directed by Barbara Poggemiller. Tickets, $20/22, 250-595-9970. Until Feb. 22.

Sun. Feb. 23 uJam Jazz at tHe Gallery -Al Pease and friends fill the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss) with audible artistry. From 2 to 4pm. Tickets, $30/25, aggv.ca.

tueS. Feb. 25

ani diFranco - Feminist icon DiFranco hits Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets, $53.25, rmts.bc.ca.

tHe Glass menaGerie Tennessee Williams’ first great Broadway success is next up at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Tickets, from $25, 250-385-4462, bluebridgetheatre.ca. Until March 2.

SALE VALID FEB. 19 - FEB. 25, 2014 Each

Asst. 750 g

thurS. Feb. 20

spaceport union -Isobel Trigger and San Felix join Spaceport Union for an (all ages) journey to the outer stratosphere of auditory and visual bliss at the Victoria Event Centre. $10 at the door or in advance at Ditch Records or brownpapertickets.com.

WHat Happened Was Theatre Inconnu takes on the stage adaptation of an indie film success, a first date told in real time. Until March 8. Tickets, from $10, at ticketrocket.org or 250590-6291. theatreinconnu.com.

Rising Star Peasant 8am - 10pm Daily • 9am - 9pm Sun. Seed

thurS. Feb. 20

Wed. Feb. 19

2897 Foul Bay Rd.

Island Farms

Music

stagE

Each

Cottage Cheese

BAY NEWS

MorE onLinE: mondaymag.com/calendar

Mexican Beefsteak

California Snaptop

California Navel

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - OAK

MONDAY’S TOP PICKS

249$5.49lb.kg

Each 4599 lb Bag

Eye of

A8 • www.vicnews.com

DaviD LOWEs phOtO

approved

picnic- Alan Seymour (Kevin Eade)

looks with awe at his girlfriend Madge (Hayley McCurdy), the prettiest girl in town, in the 1953 Pulitzer Prize Winner, Picnic, on until Feb. 22 at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre. Tickets, $14/22, 250-721-8000, tickets.uvic.ca.

ariadne auF naxos - Pacific Opera Victoria presents Strauss’s quirky mashup of high-minded opera and earthy comedy. Playful roulades and sizzling coloratura give way to lush orchestral textures and colours. Directed by Oriol Tomas with conductor Timothy Vernon and the Victoria Symphony. Tickets, from $37.50, rmts.bc.ca. Until Feb. 23.

Great expectations -Theatrical Treasures presents the Charles Dickens classic with the stage adaptation by the Belfry Theatre’s Michael Shamata. At the Canadian College of Performing Arts, 1701 Elgin. Directed by Roderick Glanville. Tickets, $20/22, 250-595-9970. Until Feb. 22.

Sun. Feb. 23 Worldplay - Puente Theatre continues their annual festival of plays from around the world with Così and Way to Heaven, respectively. Readings begin at 8pm in the Belfry Theatre’s Studio A. Find out more about the fest at puentetheatre.ca.

Words FrI. Feb. 21 brent butt - After a successful run here with the Blue Bridge Comedy Festival, Butt’s back for a solo gig at the McPherson. rmts. bc.ca.

Sat. Feb. 22 tHe rez Jesters - Forerunners of the native standup comedy scene, the original Rez Jesters, Brian Majore and Dawn Dumont, have reunited to tour the Island. At Camosun College (Gibson Auditorium). Tickets, $20 at the door, $17 advance at Eagle Feather Gallery, 904 Gordon. Show starts at 8pm.

2014-01-31 4:23 PM

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, February 19, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A9

Youngsters warm the hearts and feet of Victoria’s homeless 10-year-old collecting socks, toques to be handed out at Our Place Steven Heywood News staff

When Jada Benwell found out her dad and a few of his neighbouring businesses were going to host a lunch for Victoria’s homeless at Our Place this month, she sprang into high gear. The Grade 5 student at Deep Cove elementary in North Saanich and daughter of Russ Benwell, owner of the Red Barn Markets, decided she was going to collect 400 pairs of warm socks, toques and more in a campaign called Socks Box. She placed collection boxes at her school, Kelset Elementary, Toast Cafe and at Melinda’s Biscotti in Sidney. There are also boxes up at the Red Barn Market (West Saanich Road, Mattick’s Farm, Vanalman Avenue and Latoria Walk). Jada said she plans to gather some of her best friends on the day of the lunch and hand out the warm clothes to people in need. Jada said she has done a lot of fundraising in the past and wanted to help people again at the Feb. 23 lunch at Our Place, sponsored by the Red Barn, Back Fit and the Roy Group. “There’s a whole bunch of awesome people supporting me,” she said. Caleb Bentham, in Grade 3 and son of Back Fit owner Craig Bentham, said he’s helping his friend because there are other people who need warm clothes. “It’s important to help people,” he said. Jada and Caleb are joined by Caleb’s sister Summer and Jada’s

Jada Benwell, 10, right, along with help from friends and family including, from left, Summer Bentham, 6, Caleb Bentham, 8, and Quinn Benwell, 8, has been collecting socks, toques, gloves and scarves in her homemade Socks Boxes to distribute to those less fortunate. Don Denton/News staff

brother Quinn in the Socks Box campaign. It has been running all month and Jada said they are nearly three-quarters of the way to their goal. Jada is collecting socks and more because she knows a lot of people are better off than others, and this is one way of giving back to the community. “And if I can reach my goal, I know I can set the bar higher next year.” The young fundraiser hopes the Socks Box campaign will be an annual event. Her dad Russ said giving back to the community is important to local businesses like his and his daughter has taken that to heart. “It’s good to learn about this at a young age,” he said. Learn more at redbarnmarket.ca/ community-events. Find out about Our Place at ourplacesociety.com. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

cool game Hot casH Play at View Royal Casino February 10 - March 1 to earn ballots.

One lucky winner will be drawn each Saturday You could win: 2 seats in our catered suite at Rogers Arena for the March 8th hockey game

•

Shuttle service

1-night stay at River Rock Casino Resort

WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SHORT SLEEVE. Join the cause and buy a pink shirt at London Drugs or at

PRESENTED BY:

•

$300 cash

Must be present to win. Contest closes March 1, 2014.

Bring this coupon to View Royal Casino to receive

ONE FREE BALLOT

for your chance to see a COOL GAME and win some HOT CASH on Saturday at 8pm & 9pm! Must be present to win. 1708 Island Highway • Victoria 250.391.0311 • viewroyalcasino.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Proceeds beneﬁ t anti-bullying programs in BC.

One coupon per person per day. Expire March 1, 2014. No purchase necessary. No copies or facsimiles accepted. No cash value.

SUPPORTERS:

RECRUITMENT

Professionals Connecting Professionals

Find & Hire Your Next Employee Here

1-855-678-7833

A10 • www.vicnews.com

Send your sports news to sports@ vicnews.com

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - OAK

SPORTS

For days like today!

Grizzlies roar down stretch As the B.C. Hockey League regular season nears its end, the Victoria Grizzlies are cranking their game up. The Grizzlies (34-13-3-3), winners of six in a row heading into this Friday’s (Feb. 21) home game against Alberni Valley, regained the overall lead in the BCHL standings with a perfect 3-0 weekend. The latest Victoria victory came Sunday in Surrey, where the Grizzlies built period leads of 1-0 and 2-1 en route to a 5-2 win. Cole Pickup, Garrett Forster and Jay Mackie, with an empty net goal, scored in the third period for the winners, who were outshot 12-10 in the frame. Jacob Kearley and Myles Fitzgerald bagged the other Grizzlies goals, while Alec Dillon turned aside

29 of 31 shots for the win in net. Victoria chalked up a pair of wins in the Okanagan to open the weekend, beating West Kelowna 8-5 on Friday and Penticton 3-1 Saturday. Jesse Schwartz and Myles Fitzgerald led the attack with two goals each against the Warriors on Friday. Fitzgerald added two goals and assisted on brother Leo’s thirdperiod goal against the Vees. With nine games remaining on the schedule, the Grizzlies are the hottest team in the league. They hope to extend their streak against the Bulldogs on Friday (7:15 p.m.) at The Q Centre (formerly Bear Mountain Arena) and in Port Alberni on Saturday. Victoria hosts Surrey for a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF

Battle for Jr. B supremacy starts

The first-place Victoria Cougars host the No. 4 Kerry Park Islanders in Game 1 of their bestof-seven Vancouver Island Hockey League South division semifinal tomorrow (Feb. 20) at 7 p.m. at Archie Browning Sport Centre. Also that night, the Saanich Braves host North champ Comox Valley in Game 2 of the crossover series at Pearkes Arena at 6 p.m. On Friday, at 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Panthers host the Westshore Wolves in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series. The first-round matchups are slated for completion by month’s end.

Give field hockey a shot for free Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Put a cap on it Vancouver Whitecap Nicolas Mezquida, left, is checked by University of Victoria Vikes’ Craig Taylor during an annual friendly match at Centennial Stadium on Sunday. The pros won 1-0 on a late goal.

AVIATION CAREER DAY FEBRUARY 22ND, 2014

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. BRITISH COLUMBIA AVIATION MUSEUM

Aviation Careers: Job Opportunities you might not have considered Learn about exciting careers in the aviation industry and how to obtain training

British Columbia Aviation Museum 1910 Norseman Road Sidney, British Columbia V8L 5V5 (250) 655 3300 www.bcam.net

BAY NEWS

The Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association is hosting its annual Come Try the Game Free events on March 2 and March 9. Sticks, balls and coaching will all be provided to youth aged five to 15 at the University of Victoria rubber-based turf fields 2 and 3. Register online at victoriajuniorfieldhockey.ca. Regular season league play runs from April to June. editor@vicnews.com

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, February 19, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A11

Advertising Feature

Housing ends homelessness Jennifer Blyth Black Press

Housing is a fundamental human need, yet here in Victoria, the high cost of living, often paired with health or social factors, can put this basic necessity out of reach for many. For the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness, that’s simply not acceptable. The Coalition’s mission is to end homelessness by 2018, so that all people facing homelessness in Greater Victoria will have access to safe, affordable, appropriate, permanent housing, with support if they require it. “We understand that people will continue to experience homelessness in our community due to economic, health or other reasons outside of their control,” says Andrew Wynn-Williams, executive director of the Coalition. “Our goal is to prevent homelessness where we can and shorten the time people experience it.” A partnership of all levels of government, service providers, business members, the faith community, post-secondary institutions and private citizens dedicated to ending homelessness in Greater Victoria, the key to the Coalition’s success will be its ability to bring partners and organizations together to build affordable housing, supportive housing and create additional rental supplements.

How urgent is the need? The Housing and Homelessness in Greater Victoria report identified some of the myriad needs facing the Capital Region. Beyond the lack of available housing for those with low incomes, the report also identified a shortage of supportive housing for those with complex needs. In one year, 1,617 unique individuals accessed Greater Victoria’s emergency shelters, yet even this does not reflect all of those in need. During the Coalition’s February ‘point in time’ count exploring how many people sought, on that one night, temporary accommodations such as emergency shelters, transitional houses, budget motels and hotels, the number totalled 1,170. Further, 1,545 applicant households in Greater Victoria currently

More supported housing like Pacifica Housing’s Camas Village, shown here at the 2011 opening with Supported Housing Coordinator Angela McNulty-Buell, would help address homelessness in Greater Victoria. sit on the Housing Registry, a list of those in need of subsidized housing. While it’s clear Greater Victoria’s significant housing shortage for those with lower incomes is a primary driver of homelessness in the region, additional factors exacerbating the situation include poverty, domestic violence, challenges facing on- and off-reserve Aboriginal people, untreated mental illness and addiction.

How do we address the challenge? While it’s difficult to state exactly how many housing units are required to address the need, the Coalition offers a few educated estimates based on the evidence. Research shows at least 13 per cent of those 1,617 shelter users would require supportive housing and since not everyone in need of supportive housing visits a shelter, at the bare minimum, 250 supportive housing units are needed. If 250

is minimum, other data indicates the need could be as high as 719 units. For affordable housing, the ‘point in time’ count and the Housing Registry waitlist, paired with the unknown number of people living in vehicles, couch surfing, sleeping outdoors and experiencing other types of homelessness, suggest at least 1,500 units are needed. However, a plan to increase housing must be considered in the context of a broader strategy addressing the many other underlying causes of homelessness. “Our success is evident on the streets of Victoria,” says Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin, Coalition Co-Chair. “Since the Coalition began in 2008, we have built 706 units of supportive and affordable housing and provided rental assistance with supports to more than 90 of our hardest-to-house citizens. We have accomplished a lot, but ending homelessness in our community will take more work. Now is the time to renew our commitment.”

STREET SURVIVAL GUIDE If you’re living on the street and hungry, where can you go for a meal or a hot cup of coffee? Where can you access a hot shower, do your laundry or find employment support? All that information and more is found in the Street Survival Guide, providing vital information about resources and services available in Victoria to survive, and move on from, homelessness. A one-stop resource for those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in Victoria, the guide was created by a group of dedicated individuals with street-life experience and contains more than 80 resources, including housing, food, laundry, harm reduction services and more. The pocket-sized, waterproof guide is available at many service agencies across the region and has proven extremely popular; it’s currently being updated with the hope of having more copies on the street in March. “There was a great need, absolutely,” says Hilary Marks, a member of the group that worked with the Coalition to create the guide. The Victoria project is unique in that it was the local homeless community that recognized the need to have the information in one place, in a compact, durable format, and it was homeless individuals themselves who did much of the research and information-gathering, with the help of the Coalition, Marks says. “It was something that was needed and the homeless community that got together and said, ‘Let’s do it.’ For people who think homeless people are lazy and not smart, this proves them wrong.” For more information or to view the guide, visit www.victoriahomelessness.ca/streetsurvivalguide

How can you help? For more information about homelessness in Greater Victoria, visit victoriahomelessness.ca To support the Coalition’s members, visit

victoriahomelessness.ca/members

A12 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

On a mission of mercy Edward Hill News staff

The girl, no more than five years old, was placed in the dentist’s chair, screaming. The dentist in charge told Alice Powell to hold the girl’s head – now! – so she could deliver a needle of antibiotics. Whatever the 28-year-old Saanich woman expected for her first day of work in West Africa, it wasn’t hold-

ing down terrified children. It contradicted everything she’d leaned at Camosun College to be a dental assistant, but in this case, it helped save the young girl’s life. “Normally, you try to make dentistry a nice experience and you try not to traumatize people,” Powell said. “The dentist said ‘think of it this way: This child may never have access to dentistry again, and she’s

PAY NO GST! hobby 1132 ™

• 17 stitches including buttonhole • Handy snap on/off feet • Protective hard cover • Drop-in bobbin

SAVE $200

299

Only 23 Available

MSRP $499

got a bad tooth infection. If we don’t treat it and the tooth rots, the infection could get to a point where it’s life threatening.’” It was an intense introduction to Mercy Ships, but one she appreciated. Powell spent seven months last year working in Guinea for the Christian charity organization that uses the hospital ship Africa Mercy as a platform for delivering free medical care. Last month she returned to the ship – after a five-week detour in Texas for training – for a two-year tour, starting in the Republic of Congo. “The practice I work at (in Sidney) is really good and I enjoy it, but I’m excited to go back to the boat,” she said before leaving. “It’s a different focus than working a regular

day job. We’re all there working for humanity, to serve others.” People volunteering their skills for Mercy Ships have to pay for room and board on the ship, flights and spending money. Powell estimates she needs $21,000 for the two years. Powell entered the dental program with the idea that it could lead to volunteering overseas. “The idea percolated for a long time. I always thought I’d like to help people and not necessarily live a comfortable North American life.” Africa Mercy, slightly smaller than a Coastal class B.C. Ferry, has five surgical operating theatres and a full laboratory, but the dental practice was run out of a compound in the city of Conkary. Hundreds of people

ambition essential™ • 110 stitches including one step buttonhole • 2 alphabets • Built-in walking foot • Large sewing space

SAVE $300

599

Only 15 Available

MSRP $899

Visit our website sawyersewing.com

250-388-6228 | 3400 Douglas St. | 1-888-229-2266

LEARN ONLINE Medical Laboratory Assistant (online): In collaboration with

LifeLabs (Vancouver Island) Stenberg College is offering an Online Medical Laboratory Assistant Program, with practicum placements at Life Labs in Victoria (and surrounding areas), Nanaimo, Duncan and Courtenay. Medical Lab Assistants earn $18.04 - $23.70/hr.

lined up twice per week for dental care, and the service worked on a triage system – children and those with life-threatening infections went first, followed by those with physical disabilities. “We tend not to see this here, but some molar infections can cause swelling and

can block the airway. We did have a couple people in a critical stage ... and we had to get them to go to the hospital. It was life and death.” Last June she returned to her parent’s house in Saanich, but with the idea of returning to the Africa Mercy as soon as possible. “I said ‘Welcome back!’ She said, ‘Not for long,’” said her mom, Penny Powell. “She just loved it. She felt like she was doing something to help people. She was determined to go back. “I thought it would be dangerous. But her dad and I are really proud she’s doing this.” Powell described life onboard the Africa Mercy as “cushy.” “You go from the outside where it is hot, sweaty, humid and loud to inside the ship, where it’s like a little American bubble.” For more on Mercy Ships, see mercyships. ca. editor@saanichnews.com

Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment

In collaboration with

Victoria Nanaimo Duncan Courtenay

Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Special Education Assistant (online): You can become a Special Education Assistant in just

9 months! Average starting wage in school districts is $25.13/hour. You will receive training and certiﬁcation from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD).

Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (online): Older adults are the fastest growing age group in Canada, resulting in a growing employment need for professionals who can support and promote optimal health for seniors. Earn up to $23.50/hour. Government student loans & funding (ELMS/WCB) & other ﬁnancing options available. Toll Free: 1-866-580-2772

Photo contributed

Alice Powell, 28, is donating two years of her life to Mercy Ships, a charity that delivers medical and dental care to impoverished nations.

www.stenbergcollege.com

Over 92% of our grads are employed in their ﬁeld of study within 6 months of graduation.

OAK BAY News NEWS Wed, - Wednesday, Oak Bay Feb 19,February 2014 19, 2014

www.vicnews.com A13 www.oakbaynews.com â€˘A13

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.388.3535

$2997 plus tax

fax 250.388-0202 email classified@oakbaynews.com

SELL YOUR STUFF! Private Party Merchandise Ad 1" PHOTO + 5 LINES

BONUS! We will upload your ad to

Choose any: Black Press Community Newspapers!

(99Â˘ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks! Add any other Greater Victoria paper for only $9.99 each +tax

FREE!

Ask us for more info.

SOOKENEWS

MIRROR

/AKĂĽ"AYĂĽ .EWSĂĽ $EADLINES 7EDNESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET -ONDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET &RIDAYx xAM &RIDAYĂĽ%DITION 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx xAM -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ).ĂĽ /2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ!00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x!../5.#%-%.43 42!6%,x #(),$2%.x%-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%

!'2%%-%.4

)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx ORx #LASSIĂ™EDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHTx CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx Ă™RSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx Ă™RSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OFx THEx #LASSIĂ™EDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx EDITION BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIĂ™ED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THEx CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL

$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.

!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIĂ™EDx BYx Ax BONAx Ă™DEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED

#/092)'(4

#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIĂ™ED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORMx WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINEDx INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW !DVERTISEĂ–ACROSSĂ–6ANCOUVERĂ– )SLANDĂ–ANDĂ–"RITISHĂ–#OLUMBIAĂ– INĂ–THEĂ–BEST READ Ă–MOSTĂ–TRUSTEDĂ– COMMUNITYĂ–NEWSPAPERS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

LEGALS

CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17, 18 and 19 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

NOTICE IS GIVEN BY

QUALITY ASSURANCE course for Health Canadaâ€™s Commercial Marijuana Program. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250870-1882.

INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

Denied Long-Term Disability BeneďŹ ts or Other Insurance? If YES, call or email for your

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBBâ€™s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory

U-PAK STORAGE VICTORIA Under the Warehousemenâ€™s Lien Act: Against the following persons who have unpaid accounts for Household goods left in storage, if monies are not paid in full by 5pm, Thurs. Feb 27, 2014 and the contents of the lockers removed from the premises @ 878 Viewfield Rd, Victoria, BC that the contents of the following lockers will be sold. Rasheed Balogun; Ernest Blagdon; Don Chandler; Kristine Dudley; Kenya Gatabaki; Alexander Gray; Jane Kraemer; Jacquie Nevins; Michele Sealey; Dustin Smith; Kelly Smith; And Bambi Walker. WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2001 ISUZU RODEO 4S2DM58W114700832 Owner T. Bradley 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT

KMHCG45C15U632276 Owner S. Dunn 2004 CHEVROLET SILVER

1GCGK23U04F254636 Owner W. Dudoward 1996 HONDA CIVIC 2HGEJ6580TH904260 Owner D. Kennedy 2011 SMART FORTWO WMEEJ3BA0BK467597 Owner T. Hunt 2008 FORD RANGER 1FTZR45E58PB17505 Owner D. Inglis Will be sold on March 15, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

PERSONAL SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE

HELP WANTED

BRANCH MANAGER & Counter Parts Person required for automotive parts, HD parts and body shop supply business in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Parts experience required. Email: radirect@telus.net.

DELIVERY PERSONS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com. MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

UP TO $400 cash daily. FT & PT outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff. Find us online: PropertyStarsJobs.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months! Business, Health Care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We Change Lives! TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

FORESTRY

TRAVEL

HELP WANTED

MOTHERS OF 6-10 year olds needed for internet study about parenting. Receive $15. Call the UBC Parenting Lab, Psychology Department tollfree: 1-866-558-5581.

GETAWAYS

MANAGEMENT and HAIR STYLIST positions available. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, paid birthday,advanced training and annual advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339

A Bright Idea! 250.388.3535

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

BUYING OR SELLING? Call 250.388.3535

PDC Logistics Call: 1-800-663-4383 Mon.- Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm

EMCO Corporation, a leading National Plumbing and Heating wholesale supplier is currently searching for a part time receptionist to work in our Victoria branch. Duties include face to face reception, answering a busy switchboard, and general office duties. This is a part time position, approximately 25 hrs per week Monday Friday (7:30AM -12:30PM). Please forward resumes to Meighan Richards EMCO Corporation 550 Culduthel Road Victoria BC V8Z 1G1 Fax 475-6282 mrichards@emcoltd.com

FUN, FLIRTY, Local Women! Try FREE! 18+. Call 250-2201300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING:

Door to door delivery. ~No Selling Involved~ Start Immediately!

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

DID YOU SEE THIS? On Oct 21, 2013 around 8-8:30am on Cedar Hill Rd near Earlston St a cyclist was hit by a No. 24 BC Transit bus. Please call Debbie 250-360-2500 with any details. Thank you.

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Winter Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

PHONE BOOKS

Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pagesâ„˘ Directories in Victoria & surrounding area.

http://www.deliverYELLOW.ca

WANTED: OPERATIONS Forester required to lead team in Alberta. Permanent full-time opportunity for qualified experienced forester with supervisory experience. Email resume to: njb_ins@telus.net

PERSONALS

Yellow Pagesâ„˘

4/0Ă–,/#!,Ă–*/"3 XXX MPDBMXPSL DB

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

SUTCO requires a dispatcher for flat deck division, position is based in Salmon Arm BC. Working knowledge of highway logistics is a must. Experience with Qualcomm and Tailwinds Programs would be definite asset. Sutco is an equal opportunity employer and offers employees great pay, extended health benefits, and a pension plan. Submit resumes on line www.sutco.ca / fax to 250 357 2009 or email brandon@sutco.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipalityâ€™s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driverâ€™s license required. Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

,OOKINGĂ–FORĂ–AĂ–.%7Ă–CAREER

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

MECHANIC

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net Relief Master/Mate & Mate for Shearwater Marine Ltd. Must have Forklift ticket with experience, Propane Dispensing Certificate. More information at: http://sn.im/reliefmaster To apply, email resume and references to: mike@shearwater.ca or fax to: 250-949-3020

FINANCIAL SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS COMMUNITY OPTIONS for Children and Families which provides respite care for families with a developmentally disabled adult or child seeks experienced board members for financial management or public relations. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. PACIFIC ANIMAL Therapy Society is seeking an office volunteer to update its paper filing system, shred old files, and perform other office duties as needed. This is a short term project, located near the airport. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE HEART and Stroke Foundation requires friendly professional office volunteers to handle phone calls, visitors, and some office duties. Weekdays, 10am-2pm. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT Kripalu full body massage. Over 13 years experience. Acupressure and Reiki. Women only. Professional. Call for Feb specials. $50/hr. New clients only. Call 250-514-6223, www.andreakober.com

HEALTH PRODUCTS RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ€™ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner call for appointment 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS FOR YOU! 250.388.3535

A14 www.vicnews.com A14 •www.oakbaynews.com PERSONAL SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - OAK

Wed, Feb 19, 2014, OakBAY Bay NEWS News

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FURNITURE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RECREATION

AUTO FINANCING

ESTATE SALE: Sofa and matching loveseat, chairs, 2 futon sofa beds, bedroom sets, 60” TV, dinning room set, dishes, china cabinets, Persian carpets, Persian satellite, garden tools, clothing, complete household items. All in excellent condition. Everything must go! Call (250)477-4600.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FEBRUARY STEEL OF A DEAL

PETS PETS MALTESE PUPS, adorable vet checked, 1st shots. $500. Males. Call 1(778)421-0668, Pt. Alberni.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK

COMBO PACK Shamwow towels, 4 pc, new, made in Germany, $20. (250)383-5390 DEREK ALEXANDER purse, black, reg $125 asking $65. Call (250)519-0277. FOLDING DOG ramp for RV or Truck? Asking $60. Call (250)652-3606. RED AIRTIGHT Wood Heater with automatic electric motor & fan. $99. Call (250)384-7479. TONGUE AND groove cedar siding, random lengths, good cond. $50 obo. (250)384-9051

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

WESTCOTT’S HO railroad that grows, $10. Wiring your layout, $10. (250)477-1819.

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

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

HOME AND Business for sale at 6666 West Saanich Road in Brentwood Bay. Don’t miss out on this once in a life time opportunity to live and work at home on 5 fabulous acres. Call John at 250-514-5646. www.doyleandbond.ca

admin@resortonthelake.com

ROOMS FOR RENT

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.

FAIRFIELD ROOM- walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. Call 250-382-6681.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

SUITES, LOWER

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

GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $750 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446.

Move in today 250-588-9799

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- NEWLY reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, W/D, F/S, Refs req’d, fenced yrd, NS/NP. $1375+ utils yearly lease (250)656-4003. UPPER QUADRA- lrg 1 bdrm suite, all utilities included. Inside cat ok. Quiet location. $800. Call 778-350-9303.

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING -

Sudoku

LANGFORD- 2 bd, Park with creek. 5 appl. All utils inc, NS/NP. $1,275. 250-478-1324

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

CARS

1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746. WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo inclds utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. Pet OK. N/S. (250)656-5999.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: A Bright Idea!

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250595-0370 leave message.

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes Today’s Solution

32” PANASONIC TV- works well, $20, you pick-up. Call (250)585-6669.

1/4”, 3/8” Plate. Var sizes & widths available. 7 truck loads of Plate still available. Call for lists of loads. 400,000 lbs 1/2” X 4’ wide, Coils Mild Steel 4½” ODx.337 wall & 7” ODx.317 wall x 44’ Pipe. Sea Container - 20’ $1,999 & 40’ $2,199. Call or email for further information or prices. TARGET STEEL & SEA CONTAINER SALES targetterry5@gmail.com 604-792-3434

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

There’s more online For more stories and web exclusives visit vicnews.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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

250.388.3535

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

250.388.3535

SELL YOUR CAR FAST! Call 250.388.3535

#OMPLETEåGUIDEåTOåPROFESSIONALåSERVICESåINåYOURåCOMMUNITY

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

TELEPHONE SERVICES

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

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

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

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

MOVING & STORAGE

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY

FENCING

HANDYPERSONS

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

AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395.

GARDENING

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

RENOVATION & Home repair. Baseboards, Doors, Windows, stairs, decks. 250-882-1266

DRYWALL ARAM’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs exp. New homes and Renos. Knob & tube replacement. Service calls. Senior’s Disc. Free est. Lic.#3003.

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

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

LOST SOMETHING? Call 250.388.3535

$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. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-881-1221.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886

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

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/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. HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054. NORM’S PAINTINGWhy wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. Ref’s. Over 25 yrs experience. 250-478-0347. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410. SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassiﬁed.com

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

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

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

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

250.388.3535

OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, February 19, 2014

www.vicnews.com • A15

Climate change made simple Video series from climate science institute promotes understanding of the issues Don Descoteau News staff

Understanding what is causing climate change is one thing. Knowing what actions to take to halt that phenomenon, or even reverse it, is quite another. The latest installment in an online video series produced by University of Victoriabased Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions offers real-world solutions to address the problem head-on. While one of the program’s loftier goals is to provide tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to government policymakers worldwide, the scientists who wrote it aimed for it to be accessible to anyone looking to improve their knowledge of what is happening and what they can do about it. “With our first course, we strictly avoided scientific jargon,” Institute executive director Tom Pederson said. “That’s really important. You want the public to understand the concepts, so you have to put it in language that is accessible to anyone interested in the topic.” That 2011 program, titled Climate Insights, is a 13-part series of short videos culminating with the optimistically named, What YOU Can Do About Climate Change. “The trick is to not look at it as this huge undertaking that is beyond the reach of

Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Thomas Pedersen, executive director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions at the University of Victoria, practises what he preaches, as he plugs in his Nissan Leaf outside his office. individuals or households,” Pederson said. The Institute, which includes climate sci-

LAMBAKI L SOUVIS ! BACK

entists at B.C.’s four largest universities, has introduced a multi-unit, two-and-a-half

Voted

Best City

of the

GREEK RESTAURANT & SNACK BAR

• Red Barn Market Matticks Farm • Red Barn Market Vanalman • Red Barn Market Latoria Walk • Peninsula Co-op • Market on Yates • Market on Millstream • UVic • Sysco Foods • Haultain General Store

VICTORIA NEWS

YEAR

Eugene’s Tzatziki, Homous & Pita bread now available at:

Voted Best in victoria! Celebrating 35 years!

20 11

Since 1979

• Fairway Canwest Mall • Fairway Gorge • Fairway Quadra • Fairway Oak Bay • Fairway Shelbourne • Fairway McKenzie • Fairway Sidney • Fairway Brentwood • Red Barn Market West Saanich Rd.

hour section entitled ‘Mitigation Needs and Action,’ and ‘Government Tools and Initiatives, Part I and II.’ The first is aimed at a general audience, from individuals to educators at all levels. The second targets policymakers and civil servants – B.C.’s government is encouraging each of its 28,000 civil servants to take the online course. The initial videos were designed to lay out the seriousness of global climate change, but the point of the new releases is to give people hope for a positive future, not scare them, Pederson said. “We’ve told them that we have an unprecedented problem, but we can fix this, and here’s how, then we lay out the steps to take action. Then the challenge will be for people to start asking their politicians, ‘Why aren’t you doing these things?’” The Institute’s peer-reviewed videos are being viewed by people in dozens of countries, said communications officer Robyn Meyer. A component titled Climate Science Basics, also available on the Institute’s website, has been translated into Finnish, German and even Chinese. “The value of it is there has been misinformation out there about climate change and this is an opportunity for people to inform themselves in a way that is understandable,” she said. A good primer for newcomers to the issue, she said, is a piece called Clear the Air, which refutes common misconceptions and myths about climate change. To check out the video course, visit pics. uvic.ca/ and click on Climate Insights 101 under Education. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

17th

“IF DOESN IT ’T EUGEN SAY IT ’S JUSE’S NOT THT SAME” E “If you love Eugene’s Homous/ Tzatziki & pita & would like to see them at the grocery store you buy from, talk to their deli manager to bring it in.” contact Lee at Lee@eugenes.ca

Fort & Foul Bay #103-1990 Fort St. 250.592.7373 • Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm • Monday - Saturday

A16 • www.vicnews.com

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

This Week Only!

SPEND $75, EARN

75 BONUS

SPEND $75 AND EARN

AIR MILES® reward miles*

75 BONUS

70974 90058

*With coupon and a minimum $75 Safeway grocery purchase made in single transaction. Valid in BC stores only.

AIR MILES reward miles

DALYE SA

Limit one Bonus Offer per transaction. Purchase must be made in a single transaction. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. AIR MILES® coupons cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES® coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores. Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. Please see Customer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cashiers: Scan the coupon only once to activate the Bonus Offer. Do not scan more than once.

Coupon Valid From February 21 to February 27, 2014

®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway.

SUNDAY

22 23 SATURDAY

FRIDAY

FEBRUARY

N. U S . T A S FRI.

Lucerne Large Grade A Eggs

Dozen. WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO

2fo

NLY! 3 DAYSICEO CLUB PR

Chicken Breast

Fresh. Boneless. Skinless. LIMIT FOUR.

ea.

NLY!

3 DAYS O

e Deli! From th

Raspberries Product of U.S.A., Mexico. 170 g. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT FOUR.

ea. E EXTREM PRICE

NLY! 3 DAYS EO IC CLUB PR

Boursin Cheese

Assorted varieties. 125 to 150 g.

ea.

NLY! 3 DAYS EO IC CLUB PR

Eating Right Tortillas

Or Stonehedge. Assorted varieties. Package of 6 to 12.

$ 2for

NLY! 33DDAAYYSICSEOONLY! UBBPPRRICE CCLLU

Bakery Counter Black Forest Cake

Or Italian Rum Cake. 8 inch. Double layer.

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, February 21 through Sunday, February 23, 2014 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

NLY! 3 DAPYRSICEO CLUB

FEBRUARY 21 22 23 FRI

SAT SUN

Prices in this ad good until February 23rd.