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Questioning Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates The Victoria News asked the candidates the following two questions: Canada’s youth unemployment rate is at 13 per cent, what would your party do to help more young Canadians find work? What should Canada’s role be in dealing with international refugees?

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Frances Litman – Green Party

Shari Lukens – Conservative

David Merner – Liberal

Canada’s youth unemployment rate is at 13 per cent, what would your party do to help more young Canadians find work?

The Green Party will create a national Community and Environment Service Corps, providing $1 billion/year to municipalities to hire Canadian youth. This program will provide paid employment for 40,000 youth every year for four years, for a total of 160,000 Frances Litman youth positions. Youth completing the program will receive a $4000 tuition credit that they can apply to further education and training. Our proposed Canadian Sustainable Generations Fund will make critical investments in trades, apprenticeships, and education, and will ensure that all Canadians have the skills and training to prosper today and contribute to building the Canada of tomorrow. These investments in skills training will complement targeted national infrastructure investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy production, digital upgrades, clean-tech manufacturing, tourism, the creative economy, and emerging technologies. Youth are struggling under a burden of student loans. Greens would move to eliminate tuition fees for post-secondary education and skills training for Canadians by 2020, starting with those who are least able to pay. Existing student and future federal student debt would be capped at $10,000. We will also remove the inadequate two per cent cap on tuition for all First Nations and Inuit students.

The Conservatives’ top priorities continue to be creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity. We are working to connect Canadians, including young Canadians, with available jobs through various supports for apprentices, encouraging greater employer participation Shari Lukens in skills training decisions and developing better labour market information. Enhancing access to post-secondary education enables more Canadians to acquire or upgrade their skills, contributing to a more productive and skilled labour force. Economic Action Plan 2015 provided investments to enhance access to postsecondary education by removing financial barriers — $184 million over four years to allow eligibility for low- and middle-income Canada student grants for short-duration programs, and $119 million, starting in 2016-17, to reduce the expected parental contribution under the Canada Student Loans Program needs assessment process.

Stephen Harper’s job creation record is the worst of any prime minister since 1946. Less than 182,000 young Canadian are employed today than before the 2008-09 recession. To get the economy moving, a Liberal government will launch the largest infrastructure David Merner investment in Canadian history, building public transit, sewage facilities, seniors’ centres, child care facilities, affordable housing, and a green economy. We will kick-start youth employment through a $1.3-billion investment over three years to: create 40,000 youth jobs annually, as well as 5,000 new green jobs for youth at Parks Canada and in environmental organizations; help employers create new co-op placements for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business students; and help young Canadians gain valuable experience through community building projects funded through a $25 million Youth Service Program. We’ll waive EI premiums for 12 months for all employers who give a full time job to someone between the ages of 18 to 24.

There are over 60,000 fewer jobs for youth today than when Stephen Harper first took office and the number of young Canadians unemployed for more than a year has tripled. The NDP has committed to create 40,000 paid internships for youth. By creating good jobs, Randall Garrison young people gain the experience and advanced skills they need to get working and stay working. In partnership with small business, industry, NGOs and government, we can create safe placements for youth and crackdown on the use of unpaid internships. The NDP will also give interns the same protections as other workers, ensuring our young people return home safe from work. By creating quality jobs in small business and green industries, we are also investing in Canada’s future job market. The NDP is committed to restoring the federal minimum wage and raise it to $15 an hour. Electing an NDP government will make life more affordable for everyone because we will invest in childcare, affordable housing and transit.

What should Canada’s role be in dealing with international refugees?

The NDP is committed to get more Syrian refugees to Canada. We can begin by getting 10,000 Syrian refugees out of harm’s way and to Canada by the end of the year. The NDP has committed to work with the government to get those 10,000 government-sponsored refugees out of harm’s way and on the way to Canada by the end of this year through appointing a Syrian refugee coordinator, pulling resources from various departments including foreign affairs, citizenship and immigration and other departments. We should also increase the presence of Canada’s diplomatic and immigration officials in the region to accelerate processing of refugees. Canada can work with Turkey and other affected countries to remove bureaucratic obstacles to resettlement and end Canada’s policy of discrimination, treating all refugees equally.

What should Canada’s role be in dealing with international refugees? Canada should be among the world leaders in accepting international refugees. For example, we believe that Canada should be accepting up to 40,000 refugees from Syria over the next five years. We can do more to help. We should be using the Canadian Armed Forces to help bring Syrian refugees to Canada by the most efficient means possible, and those with family in Canada should be allowed immediate entry to complete their processing in safety.

What should Canada’s role be in dealing with international refugees? The Government of Canada acts quickly and appropriately to requests for assistance from countries facing disasters, conflicts, or acute food insecurity. Canada’s response is the result of close co-operation among Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development humanitarian officers, Canadians in the field, representatives of other governments and international and Canadian humanitarian partners, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, International Committee of the Red Cross and United Nations World Food Programme. In response to the Syria crisis, Canada has agreed to resettle 11,300 Syrian refugees by the end of 2017 and 23,000 Iraqi refugees by the end of 2015. Canada has also committed to resettle 5,000 refugees who are now in Turkey by 2018. As of Sept. 1, 2015, more than 3,500 refugees from Syria and the region have been admitted to Canada.

What should Canada’s role be in dealing with international refugees? The Harper Conservatives have demonstrated astounding incompetence in their handling of the Syrian refugee crisis. We have a proud tradition in Canada as an open, generous country that has integrated refugees into our economy and society with great success. Canada should not stand idly by as families flee for their lives. Let’s cut through the Conservative government’s bureaucratic red tape around refugees, without reducing screening standards. A Liberal government will: expand Canada’s intake to 25,000 refugees from Syria this year through immediate, direct sponsorship by the Government of Canada; invest an additional $100 million this fiscal year; provide an immediate $100 million contribution to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to support the critical relief activities in Syria and the surrounding area.

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When Lise Anne Pierce arrived in Germany to help with the flood of refugees the country has been seeing, she was prepared for the worst. But one family stood out for a positive reason. Two weeks ago, Pierce, a Victoria resident trained to deploy internationally during disaster situations by the Canadian Red Cross, jumped on a plane to Feldkirchen, a rural farming community 10 kilometres east of Munich. The town, bordered by Germany, Austria, and the Czech

Republic in the south east corner of Germany, has recently seen an influx of refugees, causing the German Red Cross to call on countries for additional aid. Pierce’s job was to help distribute 20,000 cots and blankets at the facility. The family of five — a husband, wife, two kids and six-monthold baby — were among the hundreds of families who came to the centre daily to receive cots, blankets and foods. “The next day, the husband was hanging around a lot and it seemed like something was bugging him,” Pierce said. The husband

Organic certification, The organic label conjures in consumer’s minds a level of production purity that doesn’t exist, he explained. The biggest problem is with who’s doing the certification. “The standard setters are not the ones that are the certifiers. There’s no quality control on that end,” said Volpe, who hasn’t seen any proof that organic is necessarily better for your health, but noted certain products might be loser in terms of allergens

had a brother that immigrated to Frankfurt 11 years ago. He had received word that his brother drove the four hours from Frankfurt, hoping to catch a glimpse of his the sibling he hadn’t seen in more than a decade. “We drove him out to where his brother had been staying for two days and they got to meet each other again for the first time in 11 years and meet his family and children,” Pierce said. “That was over the top as far as feel good moments.” Pierce added the family will likely live with the brother in Frankfurt. “It was a humbling experience to be

on the ground and receiving refugees and listening to their stories of having travelled through five or six countries and pretty much any mode of transportation in order to get to safety,” she said, adding that a majority of refugees were from Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan and Iran. “It’s really quite amazing to see the strength of humanity.” The centre Pierce worked at is one of roughly 300 refugee support facilities serving more than 70,000 refugees operated by the German Red Cross. Pierce returned to Victoria last weekend. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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or impurities for particular individuals. “Organic is really about a production system that has a lighter footprint on the planet as opposed to health benefits to the consumer. Sometimes they go hand-in-hand, but not always.” Earlier this year, the ministry of agriculture began consulting with the organic sector about developing an approach to strengthen the awareness and reputation of B.C.’s organic foods

locally and across Canada. Nearly 80 per cent of certified organic growers supported the move to require certification. The government will work with the Certified Organic Associations of B.C. (COABC) to provide assistance to help interested farmers and growers transition to organic certification. The government also has plans to develop an enforcement program that will be implemented in 2018. editor@vicnews.com

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old age of 17. He was called to the bar, taught school and started writing about politics. The latter earned him a writing job with the St. John Telegraph, the Seattle Telegraph and eventually Victoria’s Daily Colonist where he was the editor until his death in 1917. He also wrote popular adventure stories for periodicals. Community minded, Lugrin seemed a good candidate for politics, having been a member of the Victoria and Island Development Association, president of the Victoria Board of Trade and one of the first appointments to the Board of Governors of the University of British Columbia. The municipality’s first election, set for September 16, 1912, was negated when, on August 30, a group of Esquimalt citizens met at the Sailors and Soldier’s Home

(later the Tudor House Pub), to expedite the process of governing the town. They decided then and there who would be the first reeve and council. Seven men were put forward for mayor, with all declining except for Lugrin. As for council, Col. James Peters was acclaimed as the first councillor but the remaining five seats were contested by eleven men and the election held that very night. This somewhat unique event ushered in local government in Esquimalt. Charles and his wife Mary Jane (known as Maria) had seven daughters, all accomplished in the fields of music, art and writing, the latter a particular talent of Ann deBertrand Lugrin, who contributed regularly to the Colonist and who also wrote the book Pioneer Women of British Columbia.

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Even when Jarod Waters was a young boy, giving back to people was on his mind. Jarod has a development disability that went undiagnosed in the first couple of years after he was born. The Victoria resident spent months at the B.C. Children’s Hospital getting blood tests done several times a day. When he was three years old, he would carry a baby soother

with him in his backpack “He needed that to comfort him,” said his grandmother Jennifer Waters. “After, he kept wanting his little backpack and soother that he carried around, in case he saw a baby that had lost theirs.” Jarod was eventually diagnosed with a form of Branchial Arch Syndrome, a genetic disorder that typically disrupts the development of tissues in the neck. But that hasn’t stopped him from giving back to the community. Next month, he will be taking part in the Ride for Refuge — a five, 10, 25 or 50-kilometre bike ride in support of the Cridge Centre for the Family.

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Jonathan Savidant wants to challenge himself and what better way than to pick up his family and move around the world to do it. A few weeks ago, Savidant, a Fairfield resident and University of Victoria student, his wife and oneyear-old son moved for a semesterlong program to study business in Germany. “I don’t know if I could recommend anybody try and do a fourmonth exchange with a one-yearold,” he laughed. “It’s challenging.

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Esquimalt wins award for training program at UBCM The Township of Esquimalt has received an award from the Union of B.C. Municipalities for its partnerships with local organizations to help sex workers exit the industry. The Community Excellence Award for Partnerships acknowledges partnerships at the local government level in the province. The township, along with PEERS Victoria Resources Society, the Bridges for Women Society and the Victoria Community Micro Lending Society, delivered a small business training program from October to April to groups of women working in or exiting the sex worker industry. The $25,000-program included classroom sessions, individual business coaching meetings and workshops. In the end, six women completed the program, which was the township’s goal. The PEERS Victoria Resources Society has received additional funding to deliver the program again in fall.

ferent,” said Savidant, who is currently completing his masters of business administration. “I wanted to see another perspective on engaging your workforce and engaging with different stakeholders.” Though this is Savidant’s first experience studying abroad, the family is settling in well. “I wanted confidence in navigating unfamiliar cultures and situations. I was hoping to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. Also just learn a different way to do business,” he said. Fifteen other B.C. students were

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meaningful fulfillment this caregiving brings, while I also learn of the frustration and exhaustion that caregivers so often experience as well.” Mackenzie looked at data for 31,000 seniors in this province who are enrolled in the home support system. She found that 29 per cent of caregivers are experiencing actual distress. This means that about 9,000 individuals — each providing an average of 30 hours of care a week — reported being angry, depressed, or in conflict because of the pressure of caring for a loved one. Our elders’ watchdog rightly character-

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Geoff Mundy would love to bike all the way to work, but his daily commute from his home in North Saanich to downtown Victoria is simply too far. The 59-year-old, however, has managed to find a happy medium by biking five kilometres from his home to the McTavish bus exchange, where he stores his bike in a secure locker and hops on the bus for the rest of the journey. “It's the best of both worlds,” said Mundy, who started using the bike lockers three years ago. “I get some regular exercise, but I can still get to work on time.” The lockers are operated by the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition (GVCC), which would like to see the program expand into Victoria and Esquimalt. In partnership with B.C. Transit, the non-profit group that advocates on behalf of cyclists, currently operates 30 lockers at three regional park and ride locations — McTavish Road near the airport, the western exchange at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood near the Galloping Goose Trail, and the Langford Exchange on Station Avenue next to the new E & N Trail. The lockers rent for $10 a month with a $30 refundable key deposit. According to Susanna Grimes, outreach coordinator for the GVCC, the organization has been renting the lockers for about 15 years. Their popularity, however, has fluctuated with only about a dozen cyclists using them at this time. “We've had a flurry

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intense local opposition, while others suggest birth control, relocation or "hazing" of deer using dogs to keep them away from communities. A B.C. government fact sheet advises that if deer are to be killed, they should be caught in traps that look like oversized hockey nets, then shot with a bolt gun at close range. Provincial staff can lend available equipment and issue permits to manage deer populations in or near urban areas, or develop hunting regulations for local

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ItItisiswith withgreat greatsadness, sadness,that thatthe thefamily familyofofSandra SandraJean Jeanâ€œSandiâ€? â€˜Sandiâ€™ Burchill Burchill announces announces her her passing on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 aft er her brief fi ght with lung cancer. passing on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 after her brief fight with lung cancer. Sandi Sandiisissurvived survivedby byher herhusband husbandand and best best friend, friend, Tom, Tom, her her amazing amazing daughters, daughters, Arlene Arlene (Glenn) (Glenn) and and Traci Traci (Chad) (Chad) and and her her perfect perfect grandchildren, grandchildren, Megan, Megan, Emma, Emma, Hunter Hunter and and Grace. Grace. She Sheisisfurther furthersurvived survivedby by her her sister, sister, Shirley Shirley Robinson, Robinson, nieces, nieces, nephews, nephews, other other relatives relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, Harold & Alice Langley, she and many friends. In addition to her parents, Harold and Alice Langley, she was was preceded preceded in Parker. indeath deathby bybrothers brothersEric Eric& and Parker. Sandi was born on April Sandi was born on April 11, 11, 1950 1950 in in New New Glasgow Glasgow N.S.. N.S., the the youngest youngest of of Harold Harold & & Aliceâ€™s Aliceâ€™sfour fourchildren. children.At Atseventeen, seventeen,she she moved moved from from her her hometown hometown of of Seal Seal Harbour, Harbour, N.S. N.S. to mate Tom Tom and and married married shortly shortly aft after. er. toHalifax Halifaxwhere whereshe shemet mether hersoul soulmate Early Earlyinto intotheir theirmarriage marriagethe thecouple couple welcomed welcomed their their daughters, daughters, Arlene Arlene and and Traci. Traci. Th e family moved a few times, back and forth, between British Columbia, The family moved a few times, back and forth, between British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Ontario Ontarioand andNova NovaScotia Scotiabefore beforefifinally nally settling settling in in Victoria, Victoria, B.C. B.C. in in the the early early 80â€™s. â€˜80s. Sandi Sandiwent wentto towork work for for Black Black Press Press soon soon aft after er the the family family settled, settled, where where she she spent spent the the next plus years next30 30-plus yearsbecoming becomingaawealth wealthofofknowledge knowledgeand andan anadministrative administrative goddess goddessfor forthe thecompany company before before retiring retiring in in April April of of this this year. year. She She was was an an active active member member and Deacon at Elk Lake Baptist Church and a prominent volunteer with and Deacon at Elk Lake Baptist Church and a prominent volunteer with Langford Langford Emergency EmergencySupport Support Services. Services. Sandi Sandi was was aa generous generous and and dedicated dedicated individual individual who who cared cared for everyone that entered her life. for everyone that entered her life. She Shewill willforever foreverbe beremembered rememberedfor for her her kind kind and and compassionate compassionate nature. nature. AAfuneral is scheduled for 2:00 pm funeral is scheduled for 2:00 pm on on October October 3, 3, 2015 2015 at at Elk Elk Lake Lake BaptistChurch, Baptist Church,5349 5349Pat PatBay BayHwy, Hwy,Victoria, Victoria, B.C. B.C. with withaareception receptionto tofollow. follow.All Allare arewelcome welcome to to attend attend and and celebrate celebrate Sandiâ€™s Sandiâ€™s life.In life. Inlieu lieuof of flflowers, owers,please pleasesend senddonations donationsto to the the Canadian Canadian Cancer Cancer Society. Society. A A Memorial Memorial website website has has been beenset setup upthrough throughSands SandsFuneral Funeral Chapel Chapel at at sandsfuneralcolwood.sharingmemories.ca sandsfuneralcolwood.sharingmemories.ca Please Pleasefeel feelfree freeto toshare shareyour your thoughts thoughts and and memories memories with with all all of of Sandiâ€™s Sandiâ€™s familyand family and friends on the website. Th e family would like to thank everyone for friends on the website. The family would like to thank everyone for their their kind kind words, words, shared sharedthoughts thoughtsand andcondolences. condolences.

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT F/T In-home Caregiver req for 2 male adults in Saanichton area. Email carrycoats@telus.net

HOME SUPPORT is required either Live-in or not. 92 year old woman with Dementia. F/T or P/T $15/hr. Call Vida (250)477-4601.

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VOLUNTEERS CANADIAN BLOOD Services is looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers with good conversation skills and professional manner to create a positive, welcoming and comfortable experience for donors. Call 250-386-2269. CANADIAN COLLEGE of Performing Arts, one of the top performing arts training centres in Canada, seeks a volunteer coordinator to support the collegeâ€™s staff, faculty, and students. The volunteer would work from home and on site for 3-4 hours per week, plus special events. Benefits include engaging with talented and passionate emerging arts students, free entrance to special events and performances, and an official reference letter after 60 hours. Call 250-3862269. POSITIVELY AFRICA works with grassroots organizations in Africa, helping those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS to live with dignity and hope. Join their dedicated team and become a member of the Event Planning Committee. Call 250-386-2269.

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2010 CHEVY Cobalt LT, 4 door, black, power everything, auto, A/C, less then 73,000km, $8,000 with full tank of gas! Call 250-634-8586.

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This position is responsible for new member sales and assisting existing Chamber Members. The role demands an above average understanding of the needs of small business, the pressures they face and how best The Chamber can assist them. More details at: victoriachamber.ca. Deadline Noon Oct. 15 email resumes to reception@victoriachamber.ca

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Summer madness sale!” All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca W CHURCHILL hand typed letter 1899. Charles Dickens book (very rare). Myfanwy Spencer drawing, 1955. (250)383-5144 ext.1009.

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GORGEOUS CKC ylw Lab pups top quality. Family raised pets, $1200. (250)897-6275.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE GAZEBO- lots of good cedar. (250)656-1271.

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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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PARKING SPACE near Lansdowne Camosun College. 3 min. walk to campus. Only $75/mo. Save $55/mo (or more for long-term). Chris, 250-595-0370.

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MOTORCYCLES 2008 HONDA Motorcycle, 919 (red). Only 22,000 km. Just serviced. No drops. $4,900. Call (250)361-0052. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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1993 CORSAIR 36’ 5th Wheel. Reconstructed. Fully furnished. Everything included: dishes, Linens, pots and pans, outdoor furniture, maintenance tools. $5,750 obo. Serious inquiries, by appointment only. 250-532-5580.

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MID-SIZE WIRE cage (guinea pig or for transport) 15x24x14, $10. Call (778)426-3424.

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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.

2 PATIO lounge chairs, foldup w/padded cushions, good buy, $15/e. 250-656-7673.

SILVER RING, fancy $25. 778-265-1615.

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KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991.

LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Lawns, garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedge trimming, design, monthly maintenance. Insured, reliable. References. Call Andrew, 250-893-3465.

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

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

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

CARPENTRY ALLHOME Reno’s & Restorations: Kitchens, bath, additions, re-modeling. We build custom homes. Decks, railings & fences. 35 yrs experience. General maintenance. Comm/Res. 250-213-7176. BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYInterior finishing, weather proofing, decks, fencing, laminate floors. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES Spik N’ Span Cleaning. Excellent rates. Esquimalt/Victoria. Senior Disc. (778)432-3588.

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

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

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. Call (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

GARDENING (250)208-8535. YARD & garden overgrown? Lawn cuts/ repairs. Tree & hedge pruning. Soil/mulch delivery. 25yrs exp.

NEIL’S LAWNCUTTING Service. Competitive rates. Free Estimates Call (250)385-3878.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate

ABBA Exteriors Inc. (250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning, blackberry clearing. Call John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

“Fall Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured, BBB Certified; Now accepting Visa/ MC *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, 250-886-3383. RENO SPECIALIST- Carpentry, drywall, plumbing, tiling electric. Kitchen & bath. 20yrs exp. Fully insured. Alain 250744-8453. www.justrenoz.com

HAULING AND SALVAGE $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. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. HAUL A WAY Clean & green. Junk & garbage removal. Free est. Fall disc. 778-350-5050 JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

Locally owned Family business

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

ALWAYS BRIGHT & Clean. Grand Xterior Cleaning. Repairs, Gutters, roofs windows, PWash, lights. 250-380-7778.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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Call Craig or Mike 250-216-5865 .

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108.

Done Right Moving $85/hr. A+ BBB. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. Penny 250-418-1747

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607. ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Interiors. Free Estimates. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing, package discounts. “Locally owned Family business”. WCB, BBB Certified; Now accepting Visa/ MasterCard. (778)433-9275. ALWAYS BRIGHT & Clean. Grand Xterior Cleaning. Repairs, Gutters, roofs windows, PWash, lights. 250-380-7778. COME CLEAN WINDOWS. “Shining for You”. Fully insured. Free est. 250-881-6385 www.ComeCleanWindows.com DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Our readers are looking for you! Don’t be missed, call to place your ad today.

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Royals alumni return for WHL 50th anniversary celebration Don Denton Victoria News

The Western Hockey League (WHL) celebrates its 50th year this hockey season and the Victoria Royals will help celebrate with a special alumni game on Saturday, November 14. The turn back the clock night will see the Royals face off against the Seattle Thunderbirds in regular WHL action and a special ceremony will honour alumni Grant Fuhr and Tyler Stahl. Fuhr will be presented with the Professional Alumni Achievement Award and Stahl with the Scholastic Alumni Achievement Award. Royals general manager Cameron Hope made the announcement during a 201516 season look ahead speech to local sports media. Hope said the Royals will ice a young team this year with 10 new players on the team, seven who are rookies. He said “coaches will have their hands full” with the new inexperienced recruits. Hope confirmed as well that the team will be going ahead with a bid for the 2019 Memo-

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Victoria Royals general manager Cameron Hope stands under the team logo. rial Cup and the lead up to the cup will be ramp up years for the club. The team started the 201516 season with a bang, defeating the Portland Winterhawks twice in two nights this past weekend. The Royals downed the ‘Hawks 4-1 Friday night in the home opener and then took down their Portland rivals 6-5 on Saturday night. Victoria forward Alex Fors-

berg is off to a roaring start with one goal and five assists in the two games. Veteran goalie Coleman Vollrath was in the net for both games. The Royals are back on the ice at home this Friday and Saturday to face the Kamloops Blazers at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The Blazers come to town having lost their two weekend games to the Kelowna Rockets.

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Moving melodies Local musician Jesse Roper performs in The Atrium during one of the many Rifflandia 2015 events around Victoria earlier this month.

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