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Man slashed in the face by intruder An Oak Bay resident suffered a cut to the face after a brazen afternoon break in attempt on Foul Bay Road Tuesday. Oak Bay Police were called around 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 for a 911 call about a break and enter in progress in the 800block of Foul Bay Rd. “This is the second such incident in Oak Bay in the past six weeks, where a resident has found a suspect in their home and been injured when trying to apprehend them,” said Const. Rick Anthony. “It

is not advisable to take action against these perpetrators as they can be very unpredictable.” In Tuesday’s incident, police say the resident found a man breaking into his house through a window. When the suspect fled, the resident chased him out of the house and through the yard. They crossed Foul Bay Road at the Oak Bay municipal border, and the homeowner caught up with the suspect in the backyard of a neighboring house in Victoria.

A struggle ensued, during which the suspect produced a knife and slashed the homeowner across the face, causing a laceration. A passerby saw the commotion and stopped to assist and called the police. Police were on scene and the suspect was in custody within two minutes. The homeowner was taken to hospital for treatment of the laceration and the suspect was held in custody for a court appearance on Wednesday. “We encourage people to be vigilant and

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Three honoured with Oak Bay Rotary Paul Harris awards Laura Lavin News staff

The Rotary Club of Oak Bay honoured three people at its first Paul Harris Awards Dinner held at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on Oct. 2. The awards were presented by Rotary District Governor Michael Procter, club President Jim Force and Foundation Director Neil Rawnsley. The three honourees included Maria Consalvo, a dental hygienist who regularly contributes her time, expertise and finances to the Guatemalan Dental Initiative and assists Rotarian Dr. John Snively with dental procedures; Paul Destrooper, Artistic Director of Ballet Victoria who is committed to strengthening the local artistic community and is particularly sensitive to the province’s diverse culture, and; Helen Hughes, who served 18 years as a Victoria city councillor and is a continuing tireless volunteer, community worker and champion of youth. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is the Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing its appreciation of a substantial contribution that an individual makes towards humanitarian causes. It is named after Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer, who started Rotary with three business associates in 1905. The Rotary Foundation authorizes Rotary Clubs throughout the world to make one Paul Harris Fellow award for every $1,000 US that the club members contribute to the Rotary Foundation from their own resources per annum. Last year members of the Rotary Club of Oak Bay donated a generous sum just over $21,000 to the Rotary Foundation. The club’s cumulative donations over the past five years stand at $105,381. editor@oakbaynews.com

Maria Consalvo While not a public figure like her fellow award recipients, Maria Consalvo regularly contributes her time, expertise and finances to the Guatemalan Dental Initiative and assists Rotarian Dr. John Snively with dental procedures. “I’ve done a lot of volunteering in my life and I always wanted to do something (that involved) another language,” said the multi-lingual dental assistant. She began the project to assist those living in rural Guatemala access dental care. “We set up triage to see what they need, we do assessments and run a mobile dental clinic,” she said. She has been organizing the clinic, which runs for five weeks a year for the past threeand-a-half years. In order to travel, she takes her entire three weeks of holiday and two weeks of unpaid time. “It just feels good,” she said simply. Consalvo also developed very close ties with some of the people in the village of San Antonio Palopo where the first clinic was set up. One particular little boy just barely escaped being smuggled home in her suitcase. “When you give people the opportunity to have a healthy, happy smile or a healthy, happy lifestyle it’s extremely rewarding. I’m sure it’s said by all of us, that it’s just an amazing feeling that we are empowered to do this type of work.” Extremely surprised by the award, Consalvo said she feels privileged to receive it. “It’s a great honour to be recognized in this way. I’m absolutely honoured.”

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Destrooper, too, was surprised by the honour. “I was a bit taken aback because it is such a prestigious thing to be nominated to receive,” he said. Since Destrooper took over Ballet Victoria in 2007, he has developed extensive outreach programs in a number of communities from Victoria to Ucluelet and onto the mainland. “What I believe in, the ideology I believe in, for someone to notice is incredible,” he said. Ballet Victoria brings dancers to schools around the province educating them on the art. “Basically to bring the performing arts and educational school performances to show them that ballet is not just the dusty old Nutcracker.” To engage youth and give them options is as important to Destrooper as providing entertainment to the masses and to smaller groups who may not otherwise be able to afford or attend the ballet. “All our dancers feel that way. The whole company feeds into that ideology and passion for the art and want to share it with everyone. Sometimes we have three generations in our audience and we are bridging the generation gap. It is all inclusive.” After dancing for a decade with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Alberta Ballet for two years and five years with the Oregon Ballet Theatre Destrooper made Victoria his permanent home and believes Ballet Victoria has a strong future in the community. “Victoria has a symphony, an opera, it should have a ballet company. It will definitely keep growing and, I hope, reach the status of an important company as other Canadian companies,” he said.

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“It’s a very distinguished honour to have,” said Hughes. “I have had friends and relatives that have been a part of Rotary clubs and my husband was a member of the Rotary club in Saskatoon, but I’ve never been involved myself.” Hughes launched the Souper Bowls of Hope for the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society in support of its programs, some 17 years ago. “To help youth 12 to 18 at risk. The ones who get into the wrong things or go down the wrong path. And to help when family difficulties arise. I feel strongly about helping that age group. They go through a lot of difficulties,” Hughes said. A mother, grandmother and now a great grandmother, Hughes added that family is her priority. She is honoured to be the recipient of a Paul Harris award. “It’s a marvellous honour and not one I had expected to receive,” she said. Hughes has been honoured with many awards including: Queen’s silver, gold and diamond jubilee medal, member of the Order of Canada, Honorary Citizen of the City of Victoria, Honorary Doctor of Laws from four different universities. Giving back to your community is a two-pronged affair, she said. “It helps the community. Everybody has some role in doing that. Also it’s good for me, myself and I and for all people as they become older – and even younger people. “I was brought up to think of others. It makes life better for them and it’s the right thing to do.”

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Free ride competition jumps ship from Inner Harbour Oak Bay biker helps create custom layout on Bear Mountain’s valley course Arnold Lim News staff

It’s still Jumpship, only without the ship. Audiences looking for professional free ride mountain bikers, impressive trick jumps, huge air and even a chance to try it themselves have a new place to check out the sport, only this time the event takes place on a mountain instead of a ship. “I couldn’t be more excited. It’s something maybe we dreamed of,” said Dockside Mountain Biking Society board member Rob Fawcett, whose organization hosts Jumpship 2014 today through Sunday (Oct. 3 to 5) at Bear Mountain Golf Resort. “To be able to host the event downtown was really cool, but of course it really didn’t represent mountain biking. To be able to host the event at Bear Mountain, it really represents mountain biking which is pretty exciting.” The challenges of building and tearing down the entire bike course in a matter of days, not to mention other logistical demands related to being on the Inner Harbour, forced them to reconsider their venue, Fawcett said. However, he looks forward to seeing the 20 riders from across North America – and possibly a few talented European riders – take to the skies in a brand-new home on the West Shore. “It is one of the most unique courses out there, because as far as I know, there is no mountain bike free ride competition held on a golf course. It’s one of a kind,” said Peter Savage, who competes this weekend. “I am so passionate about mountain biking and it’s so cool to see events like this. It brings the mountain biking community together and shows the city that lots of people want more places

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Oak Bay mountain biker Peter Savage tests out one of the turns at the Bear Mountain Golf course, where he helped build the course for Jumpship, a mountain biking event taking place at the resort Oct. 3 to 5. other. to ride and want the community to be “It’s like flying. … Once you try it, you stronger, (with) more events like this get such a great adrenaline rush you get happening.” addicted to it. It’s The lifelong such a euphoric Oak Bay resident, “It’s like flying. … Once you try feeling. It is scary, who is also helped but that’s why you build the course, it, you get such a great adrenaline to do it, you has a long scar rush you get addicted to it. It’s such a want get that adrenaline running across one shoulder, euphoric feeling. It is scary, but that’s pumping.” Fawcett, helping the result of a why you want to do it, you get that organize his third broken collarbone Jumpship, said the suffered in a biking adrenaline pumping.” venue change has crash. He’s still - Peter Savage been a positive excited about one and offers competing, adding an excellent opportunity to watch an that the feeling he gets from hitting the up-and-coming sport evolve on the West air on his bike is an experience like none

Shore. The event features a beer garden, vendors, live music, a kids’ play area and a jump where amateur riders can leap onto a giant air bag. While he doesn’t expect to draw anywhere near the 40,000 spectators who took in the event downtown, Fawcett looks forward to a unique, free experience that is great for adults and families. “We’re pretty excited that Bear Mountain is here to support it and make it happen,” he said. “We’re going to have world-class riders, and now a world-class course and that is what (spectators) are going to see.” For more information visit jumpshipcontest.com. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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At times democracy is hard to swallow Sure, we elect our mayor and council to make decisions on our behalf. We vote for the person we think will make the decision we would make if we were sitting at the council table and let them duke it out week after week. Sometimes we’re pleased with the results and sometimes, not so much. But there are times when the electorate must be asked its opinion on a matter of governance. It’s written into the local government act that if a municipality wants to borrow over a certain amount, it has to hold a referendum asking taxpayers to approve. Usually this is done to replace or create large infrastructure such as a hockey arena or fire hall. Sometimes the public agrees and sometimes it says no. Most referendums are non-binding, this means that no matter the result, council can still make a decision contrary to the voters’ wishes, although flying in the face of public opinion is rarely the popular option. The question of amalgamation is one that rears its head, oh let’s say every three years or so. This year, the subject has been pushed forward into the public realm like nothing we’ve seen before. Thus, councils around the region are debating the merits of asking their residents if they are interested in combining municipalities. Anecdotally, we hear Oak Bay residents say ‘no thanks’ to amalgamation. It’s the likelihood that amalgamation will not be of interest to Oak Bay voters that had council members hemming and hawing their way through a discussion this week that clearly they didn’t want to have. Some of them actually made faces as they voted on the motion, like petulant children being pulled kicking and screaming from the candy store. There were no guns present, let alone any being held to anyone’s head. We’ve never heard so much negative commentary on a motion, then seen all of council vote for it. This is democracy in action, even if you have to hold your nose and vote. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Fall draws out the noisy equipment Seasons are changing and fall is in the air. Days are getting shorter, nights cooler, leaves are changing and you can smell the smoke from fireplaces. Then there are those dastardly leaf blowers whose operators are determined to get each leaf as it falls even though most trees still have foliage. Which reminds me didn’t Oak Bay mayor and council mention they were going to ban those noise makers? Or was that just a wishful dream on my part? Chris Lloyd Oak Bay

Deer cull still on the push The mayor of Oak Bay is still pushing for a cull and although many residents are strongly opposed he figures a cull is part of the answer to controlling deer population. He must be qualified to know. This begs the question of how many deer are there truly. A Capital Regional District count in April noted 94 and the mayor

What do you think? The Oak Bay News welcomes your opinions and comments. Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the Oak Bay News. To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to less than 250 words. All letters must include your name for verification and phone number not for publication. Email comments to: editor@ oakbaynews.com.

quotes last year’s death count at 40 and says the way we are going it might exceed 50. Well sir at that rate, the overpopulation number of 94 deer counted will diminish until others move in and then another cull will have to take place. And lets not mix potatoes with walnuts. How many deer were actually killed by cars and how many from other causes?

The deer signs are great but the speed boards don’t always work. Not today anyway. And a note to parents and grandparents who are reluctant to take there kids to the park for fear of deer fecal matter: do watch out for the dog and raccoon feces and by all means never go to Goldstream Park as there can be eagle droppings too. I cannot wait for the election. Robert Laidlaw Oak Bay

Former Oak Bay MLA hopes residents forget Mayoral candidate Ida Chong is hoping that Victorians will forget the saga she was involved in with regard to her expense claims as an MLA in 2010. The Oak Bay constituents did not forget last year when they decided to vote for the Green Party rather than for the NDP when everyone knows that Oak Bay is staunch Liberal. Tony Mathews. Victoria

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Camosun’s indigenous renewal

With 1,000 First Nations students from 50 nations, college hopes to become scholarly, community leader

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Songhees Nation Elder Skip Dick still vividly remembers his fear of formal education as a child. But standing amongst some of the 1,000 aboriginal students who began or returned to classes this fall at Camosun College, Dick lights up as he ponders the younger generation’s future. “Many educated people admit the only thing they know about First Nations are in the textbooks,” Dick says. “But people are starting to understand we have to take education to the next level, and really live it instead of just talking about it.” Dick was one of several elders – including Esquimalt Nation Chief Andy Thomas – invited to witness and participate in Camosun’s renaming ceremony for its aboriginal program on Friday. The former Aboriginal Education and Community Connections program is now the Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections. “A lot of people aren’t comfortable with the word aboriginal. Indigenous is much more encompassing,” says Shayli Robinson, First Nations director with Camosun’s Student Society, as she hands out insignia Daniel Palmer/News staff blankets to commemorate the Camosun College student naming ceremony. Mataya Jim, left, Janice Simcoe, The Lkwungen phrase, which co-leader of the Centre for references good heart, good mind Indigenous Education and and good feelings, “is pretty high Community Connections, and praise in our community, and not to Songhees Nation Elder Skip Dick be used loosely,” says Butch Dick, at the renaming ceremony for the Songhees Nation Elder and M.C. at college’s Indigenous department. the ceremony. “But it’s not so much (Inset) The new name of the the name as it is the people who Centre for Indigenous Education actually work within the institution and Community Connections at and make it what it is.” Camosun College incorporates Camosun offers 10 Indigenousthe Lkwungen language. specific programs – including our circles, we won’t resolve those Indigenous business leadership, long, social questions of a certificate in two groups rubbing up Indigenous family “A lot of people against one another.” support as well as Another big goal for college preparation. aren’t comfortable with the new department The college also the word aboriginal. will be to engage in boasts aboriginal Indigenous is much more scholarly and students from over more encompassing.” community research on 50 nations. Indigenous issues. Janice Simcoe - Shayli Robinson “The proportion and Ian Humphries, of aboriginal students we have at co-leaders of the Centre for Camosun is one of the highest in the Indigenous Education, pushed country,” Humphries says. “This is to rename the program together far more than just a department. We with the Aboriginal Advisory have a connection across all schools Council, a collection of First Nation and departments in the college.” stakeholders who make up the As a feast of bannock and smoked longest continuously-run postsalmon is served to a few hundred secondary council of its kind in onlookers, Dick reflects on the onceB.C. All Indigenous programs at deep stigma towards education in Camosun must be vetted through the aboriginal community the council. “Historically, education meant Students are also connected you had to give up your identity, through an Aboriginal Student who you were as an individual. It Association, who use dedicated was all meant to make us the same space at the college to organize as everybody and assimilate us, events. but somehow, we knew that didn’t “Our goal is to have aboriginal make sense,” Dick said. “We’re students being reflected not only in building those bridges now, and curriculum, but in their experience other universities are doing the in the college,” Simcoe says. “We same thing, which is really neat for also know that unless we support aboriginal students all across the non-Indigenous people to be better nation.” informed and feel more welcome in

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interest on amalgamation with a nonin context of the region. binding ballot question this November. “I view it more like Oak Bay council has shown leadership exploratory research,” on this issue and we now look forward she said. “It will start a Amalgamation will be on the ballot come Nov. to hearing what the views of Oak discussion.” 15. Bay residents are on a tremendously “We don’t have the Oak Bay council deliberated a question, important regional matter,” said resources to educate our already crafted by Coun. Kevin Murdoch prior to John Vickers spokesperson for residents before asking the official council meeting Monday night, and AmalgamationYes. “We urge Saanich, them to answer with a approved asking the population what they think Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, simple yes or no,” Ney about folding into other municipalities. Highlands, North Saanich and Sooke to said, outlining the roller “It’s an important question for the region. “I view follow suit and let their citizens join the coaster of emotions There has been interest shown by the Angus conversation on amalgamation.” council appeared to Reid poll,” said Murdoch, who first broached the it more like While the motion to add the feel. “It’s about direct subject and crafted the motion. “If people have an exploratory non-binding question to the ballot democracy.” opinion, we shouldn’t be afraid to hear it.” passed unanimously, the discussion They agreed to ask the A staff report to council noted that five research. It surrounding the motion, and concept question: Are you in favour municipalities in the Capital Regional District are will start a of the District of Oak committed to adding a question on amalgamation of asking the question, was primarily negative. Bay being amalgamated of some sort to their ballot: Central Saanich, discussion.” With inconsistent questions across into a larger regional Esquimalt, Langford, Sidney and Victoria. Those - Tara Ney the region, and fewer than half the municipality? With options communities adding a question was, in part, a municipalities asking a question about to answer yes or no. There response to the organization Amalgamation Yes is no opportunity for preamble, that is encouraging all municipalities in the region amalgamation “the data will be inconsistent and skewed,” said Coun. Cairine Green. as originally considered, but the to put an amalgamation question on the ballot. What it will provide, Coun. Tara Ney believes, question is preceded by a series of “We are pleased that Oak Bay has chosen to is a gauge of how residents see the community whereas in the motion, to outline join other municipalities to survey community the intent. Those caveats, however, will not appear on the ballot. Coun. John Herbert reiterated his concern that “nobody knows what amalgamation means.” And he pointed out again he’d like to see people asked about dissolving Oak Bay. “I think it highlights the issue people may miss,” he said. “My preference would be to follow Saanich and not ask the question.” Mayor Nils Jensen noted that good decisions come from good information and good debate. Ensuring the public has good information at this late stage, without looking biased, would be extremely difficult. He too questioned the need to put an amalgamation question on the ballot at all. “We’ve heard very little desire to do this,” Jensen said. Another reiterated concern, by council and a resident who spoke during the public presentation portion of the meeting, was where the information might land Oak Bay in the future. “We have to ensure that whatever the result, it will be non-binding,” Coun. Pam Copley said. 2KO Qualifying Draw: October 14-15, 2014 Ney and Copley shared the opinion that asking about Main Draw: October 16-19, 2014 amalgamation of municipalities should be a provincial issue but perhaps this would be a step toward that end. “Later we can press the province to take responsibility,” Copley said. Amalgamation Yes believes a positive result would motivate the province to commission a study to compare various municipal Tournament Pass: Adult $20.00 amalgamation models against the status quo and trigger community Thurs $5 – Fri $5 – Sat Semis $10 – Sun Finals $15 engagement about how we wish to be governed. Tickets available at Cedar Hill and Courtside Sports Murdoch said a study could be

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The average increase in costs to add an opinion question to the municipal election ballot would be minimal if advertising were kept to a small addition to the statutory Notice of Election, according to a staff report prepared by municipal clerk Loranne Hilton. Seeking public opinion on a non-binding question outside of the upcoming general election process would cost in the neighbourhood of $35,000 (the same as the 2014 election budget) if conducted similarly. However, she wrote, there is no specific requirement and council could choose a less extensive process to reduce costs. WHEREAS in the last year two years a community group has actively promoted the awareness of amalgamation within Greater Victoria; WHEREAS that community group has requested a clear question be asked of residents as to their support of amalgamation; WHEREAS Council may seek community opinion on a question that it believes affects the municipality; WHEREAS Amalgamation affects the municipality, as by definition amalgamation requires the dissolution of Oak Bay Municipality to have city services and regulations provided through some larger amalgamated local government; WHEREAS seeking community opinion may inform Council funding and staff resource allocation priorities; and WHEREAS placing a nonbinding opinion question on a local election ballot is considerably less expensive than a stand-alone process, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following non-binding opinion question be placed on the November 15, 2014 General Local Election ballot: “Are you in favour of The District of Oak Bay being amalgamated into a larger regional municipality?”

a necessity later, but not without a clear indication of need from residents. “Is there a groundswell of support? I’d like to know that.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Noisy house parties can cost residents $100. There’s been an increase of noisy house parties with university back in session says Oak Bay Police. They say a majority of the parties are hosted by university students in rental properties. Police say they often issue a warning if they get a complaint and the party-goers are co-operative in reducing the noise to an acceptable level. However, they may issue a $100 noise violation bylaw ticket.

Stolen blank cheques cost resident Police have suspects and

the investigation is ongoing after an Oak Bay resident was defrauded of $780 On Sept. 23 police initiated the theft and fraud investigation where blank cheques were stolen from a vehicle and subsequently filled out and cashed.

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Nothing was stolen but Oak Bay Police were called for a break and enter at the Visual Arts Building at the University of Victoria on Sept. 25. Police discovered eight rooms had been forced open. The vandal or vandals unsuccessfully attempted to steal a welder

and torch. No suspects have been identified.

Side swiper leaves red trail

Oak Bay Police are looking for a vehicle with red on it after a hit and run on Transit Road Sept. 27. Two vehicles that were parked overnight were sideswiped. One vehicle had it’s outside mirror broken while the other had damage along the full length of the driver’s side. There was a transfer of red paint from the offending vehicle. Police do not have a suspect. reporter@oakbaynews.com

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around some downed cones without braking, until we straightened the wheels again, that was. Then it was on to the slalom course, where we were timed driving a bright yellow Porsche Cayman around a snakelike course. Up second, I tooled around the now sun-dried course in about 31 seconds. Not bad, I thought. But as this group of enthusiasts gained knowledge from those who went before them, the times dropped steadily. Red Barn Market co-owner Ashley Bourque, looking at home in the Porsche, made it around in a field-best 26 seconds and change, but dumped a cone for a threesecond penalty. In the end, the final driver – my partner John – ran a clean run in just over 27 seconds to take the unofficial title. To wind up this amazing day where the smiles spanned as wide as the homestretch, teams picked their cars for two 18-lap circuits around the speedway road course. I chose the only manual transmission car in the field, a Volkswagen Golf GTI turbo. The VW proved nimble and fun to drive, if a bit underpowered compared to the rest of these sports cars. Someone wanted to try out the five-speed for the second goround, so John and I jumped into a Mercedes C-class coupe to growl around the rest of the way. Afterward, John summed up his experience: “I was a little nervous

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Richard and Lauren Margison are not a typical father-daughter pair. The two are professional singers who will be joining forces on stage in Victoria this Friday. “It’s a family affair,” said Richard Margison, an operatic tenor who has been singing opera for 30 years now. His wife Valerie is an operatic stage director and a violist. Richard said music is in their blood. His mother was a pianist and a singer, and his wife’s father was a professional musician. “There is music in the genes for sure,” said Margison. Lauren, 22, joined the Canadian Childrens’ Opera Chorus when she was seven years old. Lauren now specializes in pop and jazz, but she continues to pursue classical music as well. “She’s hoping to get into a young artist program with an opera company,” said Margison, who has been teaching his daughter voice lessons. “She’s always been singing around the house as a kid and has always as long as I can remember been singing something,” said Margison. “It’s always been a passion for her.” Margison, 61, was born here, but he moved to Toronto 26 years ago for his wife Valerie’s work. “It didn’t really matter where I lived because I was flying all over,” said Margison. “I just needed an airport.” Since Margison’s career involved a lot of traveling, he said it is nice to be able to spend this quality time with his daughter. “Throughout my career I was on the road a lot, and missed a lot of time with Lauren, and now we’re actually having fun,” said Margison. “We’re doing what a lot of people would love to do, go to work with your kid.” Richard and Lauren have done duets together before, but they only started doing complete concerts last December. Tonight’s concert will be split into two parts. The first half will feature mainly opera, and the second half contains more popular music and music from Broadway. “There’s something for everybody,” said Margison. “I love sharing music with the audience. That

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SPONDYLOARTHRITIS FORUM The Canadian Spondylitis Association and The Arthritis Society are sponsoring a free Spondyloarthritis forum in Victoria, BC on October 19, 2014. Patients and family members are invited to spend time with Rheumatologist Dr. Andy Chalmers who will do a presentation on the diseases in the Spondylitis group and answer your questions. âœąThe free forum takes place at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre 1330 Fairfield Rd, Victoria from 1:30 to 3:30pm. âœąParking at Sir James Douglas School next door. Please register by calling TAS at 1-866-414-7766 or online at: registration@bc.arthritis.ca.

St Patrickâ€™s Church GOOD USED CLOTHING SALE Friday Oct 3rd PLUS BAZAAR on Saturday Oct 4th

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: SILVER necklace on sidewalk at Willows Beach. Call to claim (250)884-7227. FOUND SWIM Fins mask & snorkel at Elk Lake. Call to identify, (250)656-1549. LOST CAR keys in North Saanich or Sidney. If found please call (250)656-6366. LOST: WOMENâ€™S prescription sunglasses at Beaver & Elk Lk trail, Sept. 29. (778)533-1321.

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBBâ€™s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2014 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 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

LEGALS WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1999 SUBARU FORRESTER JF1SF6351XG727186 Owner M. Dubensky 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 3VWSA29M2XM092868 Owner C. Bryne 2006 YAMAHA SPORTS SCOOTER LPRSA20N16A753546 Owner Action Motorcycles 1998 FORD F150 2FTZF1726WCA89125 Owner J. Case 2001 HONDA CIVIC 2HGES16661H915600 Owner J. Lebel-Carruthers Will be sold on October 10, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

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

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

HELP WANTED The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘

980 Dryland Sort Operators â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â€˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers â€˘ Hand Buckers â€˘ Chasers â€˘ Hooktenders Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

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Canadaâ€™s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â€˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â€˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â€˘ Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time â€˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â€˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â€˘ Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 8:30am and 4pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS #220-770 Enterprise Avenue Victoria, BC V8X 6R4

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MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

NEED2 SUICIDE Prevention starts training in October for long-term emotional support on Youthspace.ca, an online service to provide options for youth in need. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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

OUR PLACE Society is looking for a reception desk volunteer to meet the general public and donors on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Administrative duties include making phone calls to donors. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RETURN TO Health Volunteer Visitors are needed to provide social support for isolated/lonely seniors following hospitalization. Training to address age related issues begins in mid October, Wed afternoons for 7 continuous weeks. Seniors Serving Seniors at 250-382-4331.

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Give them power. VOLUNTEERS VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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VOLUNTEERS CANADIAN BREAST Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is being held at the University of Victoria on Sunday October 6. Energetic volunteers aged 14 and up are required for many functions at the run. A full list of positions is at www.runforthecure.com. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

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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

MTN BIKE- mens 18” 21 spd, black helmet included, 2 new tires, $74. (250)360-1063.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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FREE: 48” white bathroom vanity top, exc. cond. Call (250)474-5597 FREE RECEPTION desk or could be used as workbench: 7’Lx3’Hx30”W. (250)383-6407

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

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SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for quiet, bright 2 ($912) and 3 ($999) bdrm townhouses, close to Glanford school. W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42K/$45K +. Applications avail. in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

AUTO SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

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

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO SIDNEY- PATIO suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Reno’d 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Available now. Call (250)654-0230.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 405 Cathrine St. Fully renod 1 & 2 br. apts Avail. Immed. MOVE IN BONUS 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

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CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed 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. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

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2010 CHEV Canyon, blk. SLE pkg. 5 cyl, 100,000 km. 4x4. Air shocks, T pkg, canopy. $20,750. or will accept trades. (778)350-5050.

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COFFEE MAKER- Oster, programmable, 12c, digital clock clean, $15. (250)654-0907. COSTUME: SQUARE dancing, complete w/ crinoline, size small, ladies. $50. (250)4782445. CUT GLASS Crystal chandelier drops & pendants. $25. for approx. 100 pcs 250-479-0700 DECORATIVE PLANTERS, lrg $12, sm. $8; window screen 39”x30.5”, $5; dog crate, $25. Call (250)658-3948 ENGLIS PORTABLE dishwasher, good cond., white, $99. Call (250)884-7133. EXERCISE BALL with personal trainer fitness video, $15. Call (250)598-0750 LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $44. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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

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

AUTO FINANCING

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

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GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

TIRE 165/180R13- $10. 9” blown glass, $15. Mechano parts, $20. (778)265-1615.

HIGH QUADRA: 801 & 805 Rogers Way, Sat, Oct 4, 9-3. Infant, toddler and children’s items, jewelry, fishing gear, household misc. and more! Quality things.

TRANSPORTATION

SIDNEY: BRIGHT Vacation / Executive: bach $1200. 1bdrm $1500./mo. (250)514-7747.

QS DUVET COVER, new, beige $75. Make-up mirror on stand $20. (778)440-3334.

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CLEANING SERVICES EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

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

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding & More. Senior’s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 250.388.3535

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

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Small renos, fences, hauling, lawns, etc. (778)977-5854.

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Small or Large JOBS Call Carden - free quotes

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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

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PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Blackberry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Hauling. Comm/Res contracts. Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs

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HANDYPERSONS

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

20% OFF! Mow, PowerRake, Rototill, Hedge Trim, Cleanups Soil/Mulch. 250-479-6495.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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

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GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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

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

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178. STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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

STUCCO REPAIRMANStucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

PRESSURE WASHING

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

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

PAINTING

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

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors/Ext.

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A true drama queen Neville Owen gets down on one knee in true dramatic fashion for Helen Bunyan. The pair are part of the Monterey Players Drama club that meets every Friday at the recreation centre from 10 a.m. to noon in the Douglas Room. The group performs for seniors residences catering in short stories about seniors for seniors. This Christmas will feature comedy A Secret Santa.

This Saturday (Oct. 4) bring pet food and supplies to Paws on Cook to donate to the Victoria branch of the Sooke Animal Food and Rescue Society. “We run pet food banks from Victoria to Port Renfrew as well as the (First Nations) reserve in east Sooke,” said Kai Yates, co-founder of SAFARS. Yates puts together hampers of pet food and supplies to donate to Our Place Society every two weeks. Now, SAFARS has also partnered with the Victoria Cool Aid Society, so food and supplies collected will also be given out there. Although she is happy about the new partnership, Yates said the demand for pet food is now greater than ever, and it will be difficult to keep up without generous donations. Yates will be collecting donations at Paws on Cook at 359 Cook Street in Victoria from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Home owners, buyers and even sellers all benefit from a home inspection. An inspection can alert any of the above to unexpected expenses whether purchasing, or selling a home. “Houses have an economic lifespan. Even in Oak Bay we know many of the 1930s houses have been torn down,” said Tony Braid of All-Points Home Inspection. “We’re looking for early symptoms, maintenance, changes that need to be made.” What they look for depends on the age of the home, but all home inspections run on a common theme. “If something’s wrong with the house, it’s going to start to display after a while,” said Braid. He looks for untoward shifting, all houses shift, but how and how much is what Braid looks for. Older homes feature only wood, which soaks up, then expels water throughout the seasons, but more modern stucco and plaster aren’t capable of that expansion and contraction.

A keen sense of smell will tell you when there’s mold in the attic says inspector Tony Braid. “Even if a house is really well built, if it’s not maintained it won’t matter,” Braid said. And every house is different regardless of age. Braid starts with the roof, in search of “any signs of maintenance being deferred.” Things on the roof include moss or bird damage. If there are signs of severe wear, the attic and other spaces below

are next in the search for “moisture intrusion.” “Which in this climate is the biggest ager of houses,” Braid said. While many modern tools are at their disposal, from thermal cameras to a simple water meter, Baird prefers the equipment nature provides, and he has honed in the last 14 years. “What I rely on most is my eyes and sense of smell. Those are pretty good

off one set of potential homeowners, while the next week after inspecting the same home, the new potential purchaser assessed what he was saying, and opted to do his own repairs. “It’s our job to make sure the buyer understands what he’s buying,” Braid said. “We rarely find catastrophic events.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbay news.com

tools,” Braid said. He also relies on a good sense of communication, keeping people in touch with what’s really going on in their home. “You don’t want to put people off their dreams unnecessarily,” he said. “I have to tell them about damage, but have to put it in context.” For example, early in his career, deck repair requirements chased

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1060 Ferncliffe Pl., $834,900 Saturday 2-4 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484

3279 Anchorage Ave., $875,000 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lynne Sager, 250-744-3301

985 Huckleberry Terr., $379,900 Sunday 11-1 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-220-8600

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Around the world for a good vegan dish Andrea Peacock

friend are working on creating a TV show. “It would be traveling around North America to go to restaurants and have the chefs teach us how to cook their recipes,” she said. “I’ve talked to a producer who’s really excited, so they’re sending out a demo, seeing if anyone picks it up.” Various restaurants in Victoria will not only be selling her book, but also serving dishes from the book. “I really have appreciated the support from the city,” said Parker. Parker hopes to prove that vegan food can taste good. She said her favourite part of cooking is making food to give to friends and family. “I just try to help people taste really good vegan food.” For more information on parker’s book and future cooking classes, visit best-vegan.com.

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A well-travelled woman with a passion for vegan food, Jamie Isabella Parker went on a journey to combine her love of travelling and of food into one project: a vegan cookbook with recipes from top chefs around North America. Parker, 31, grew up in Victoria, but she first discovered vegan cuisine while travelling in Philadelphia when she was 22. “It was trendy amongst my friends,” said Parker. Just 48 hours after switching to a vegan diet, Parker said she felt much better and was no longer bloated or tired. She then continued her travels to New York, where she sought out the best restaurants to try more vegan food. However, her own cooking couldn’t seem to measure up. “Once I got into vegan foods I just had to figure out how to cook them,” said Parker. “So I bought these cookbooks and I’d make the recipes, and I’d be really disappointed a lot of the time.” This led to Parker starting her threeyear journey make her own cookbook, Best Vegan Recipes from North America’s Vegan-Serving Top Restaurants. She did her research and travelled around North America, searching for the best vegan restaurants and getting recipes from the best chefs. “I was an OK cook, but I made 150 recipes from the top chefs, and it made me a really good cook,” said Parker. Since learning to cook vegan food, Parker has been teaching private cooking classes, and is planning to expand her

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Jamie Isabella Parker with her cookbook, Best Vegan Recipes from North America’s Vegan-Serving Top Restaurants. classes more. “I adore people, animals and our beautiful earth and thus feel purposeful in helping people cook delicious vegan food,” said Parker. Although her book only came out this year, Parker is already looking ahead to her next project. Currently she and a girl-

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