DEAN INNES REALTOR
®
250.686.0279
H O N E S T P R O F E S S I O N A L R E A L E S TAT E
VICTORIABCLUXURYHOMES.COM
S OT H E B Y S R E A LT Y.C A
SHOW US E N T I A I D AT E
R
DON
L
E
S
E CL CY
M
M E R C
I
778-966-5865
A
L
RE
C
M
RESE LL
REMOVAL
O
LTD
L
R
C
O
A
LTD
E CL CY
REMOVAL
E
RE
DON
L
E
E N T I A I D AT
M E R C
JUNK
RESE LL
S
your
I
islandjunk.com
WE HAUL ANYTHING! Friday, June 28, 2019
Helped out of a jam
Grocery store offers to sell roadside stand operator’s jams Page A4
Class action
Federal government provides funds for UVic Indigenous Law program Page A5
Magic Wand Project that provides grad attire in jeopardy of closing Page A13
For Everything You & Your Family Need to Live Well
New rules put an end to ‘schools of choice’
Michael Mahoney died at 21 from a fatal dose of opioids, just a day after his application to a Tier 5 treatment centre was accepted. His mother, Jan Mahoney, now says the application and waiting process for getting Michael into treatment took far too long. (Photo/Jan Mahoney)
Nina Grossman News Staff
‘The system has fallen apart’ Victoria woman’s son died a day after being accepted into treatment Nina Grossman News Staff
Time running out
Watch for breaking news at oakbaynews.com
No snow fell on Victoria leading up to Christmas 2018. Yet 21-year-old Michael Mahoney’s body went undiscovered for five days after he overdosed on fentanyl in his pine-green pickup truck, parked in a busy downtown lot on Wharf Street. There were two parking tickets on the dash when his friend found the truck and opened the door to find
that Michael’s eight-year battle with A stack of papers sits on the table, addiction had finally ended – just pages of nauseating red tape detailnot the way it should have. ing the last decade spent trying to save Michael’s life. The Descent “There’s so many places where the The day before he died, Michael system has fallen apart,” she says. “I had been approved for treatment at just don’t think that it should take a facility in Burnaby. His mother, as long as it took to get somebody Jan Mahoney, had been working into treatment.” Mahoney looks tired, her hands with his counsellor at the Victoria Youth Clinic and pushing to get his shaking but her voice solid. She was application approved for months. recently diagnosed with multiple She says the system failed her son. sclerosis after spending months in And it might be failing hundreds the hospital for spastic paraplegia. of others. From her hospital bed, she slogged “It’s devastating,” Mahoney said, through the bureaucratic barriers sitting at the dining room table in of getting Michael into treatment, her Saanich home in March. The making daily phone calls about Hartland Avenue property is se- the progress of his application – cluded, the home perched amidst all while he descended further into spring foliage up a winding, newly addiction. Continued A7 paved driveway.
EARN POINTS & SAVE! Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 6pm • Sun: 11am - 5pm
www.oakbaypharmasave.com
Oak Bay • 250-598-3380 • 2200 Oak Bay Avenue •
WIN $
2500
After months of community and school meetings, consultations and surveys, Greater Victoria School District 61 (SD61) approved new catchment boundaries for the 2020/2021 school year – and the changes eliminate all ‘schools of choice’ in the district. South Park Family School, Cloverdale Traditional School and École Beausoleil Victoria (the Bank Street facility) will become catchment schools – a change introduced to address population density in the core areas of Victoria and Saanich. The facility on Bank Street will become a single-track school and no longer offer French immersion. SD61 has 47 schools across six municipalities in Greater Victoria. The district says an additional 1,000 students have registered in its schools in the last four years – putting pressure on a number of full or near-full facilities. Continued A12
nk you thoraSupporting f
Local
JUNE 21 - JULY 31, 2019
www.PharmasaveSweepstakes.com
A2 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
2019 Canada Day celebrations start early in Oak Bay Festivities continue around the region through July 1 Kick off the Canada Day weekend festivities at Oak Bay Municipal Hall Friday, June 28. From noon to 2 p.m., the hall’s front lawn will be the place to Celebrate Canada. Come meet the staff from Recreation Oak Bay and enjoy the free, fun family event featuring music, games, bouncy castle, a hot dog lunch and birthday cake! Oak Bay’s free Summer Concert in the Park series opens Friday, June 28 with the The Soul Shakers taking the stage in Willows Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by the Kiwanis Tea Room for dinner with carnival-style games, food, ice cream, or bring a picnic and a blanket or chairs to dog show and more, while the 32nd annual enjoy a summer meal on the lawn against a Slegg Build-a-Boat happens at Glass Beach. musical backdrop of funky soul and rhythm For details visit sidney.ca. & blues. • Downtown Victoria all eyes will be on the Combining superb musicianship with an Legislature grounds July 1, where the Family entertaining selection of popular songs that Oak Bay hosts Canada Day festivities on the municipal hall lawn Friday, June 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. Zone will keep everyone busy from 10:30 a.m. have audiences singing and dancing from the The fun continues at Willows Park with the Soul Shakers (top right) taking the stage at 6 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Highlights include the Living Flag first beat, the Soul Shakers have been entervendors, strawberry tea, Gorge on Art and lots more! photo at 2 p.m. – T-shirt pickup starts at noon taining Victoria-area audiences for more than a decade. Visit gorgecanadaday.ca to learn more. – and a stage-full of entertainment until the fireworks On Sunday, June 30, cycling enthusiasts will want to • Across the Gorge, the Victoria Highland Games light up the night sky at 10:20 p.m. cheer on the riders in the Windsor Park Criterium, from Association and Town of View Royal host a Canada Day To learn more and for a full line-up visit canadaday8:30 a.m. to noon on the roadways around the park. Celebration at Craigflower, featuring pipe band, dance victoria.ca. Hosted by the Victoria Wheelers Cycling Club, the and music performances; Highland games heavy events • The Royal BC Museum hosts three days of Canada Windsor Park Criterium is a challenging and fun event competition; tours of the historic Craigflower Manor; Day fun outdoors in the plaza. Music and dance bring for all levels. Come out to watch the fun on race day, or community booths; beer, wine, cider and whisky. Learn the province’s diverse communities to life, while famigive this course a try for yourself. For more information more at victoriahighlandgames.com lies will want to ensure the annual Penny Carnival is on on this event visit victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com. • It’s a full weekend of activities for Sidney Days. their weekend to-do list. The fun opens with the Sidney Sidewalk Sale & Street Free festivities run from 1 to 8 p.m. June 29 and 30, Canada Day around the region Festival June 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, with music, beer and feature more than a dozen performances, from old• In the West Shore, Canada Day festivities are garden and more. time gypsy jazz and high-energy folk/roots to Cuban focused on the Ford Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse All-day family fun includes Ignio Circus Company, salsa, taiko drumming and Indigenous dance. National Historic Sites. With free admission from 10 yoga in the park, lantern making, mini car show by On July 1, the party runs from 1 to 3 p.m., with the a.m. to 5 p.m., stop by for a piece of Canada Day’s big- Torque Masters, plein air artists demonstrations, fun Lekwungen Traditional Dancers and Le La La Dancers, gest birthday cake and a host of fun activities! activities with Panorama Recreation and more. and the popular Penny Carnival for kids of all ages. • In Saanich, the Gorge-Tillicum Community AssociaLater, head to Beacon Park for more festivities and Come and try your hand at egg-and-spoon races, tion hosts a full day of activities focused at Craigflower- the annual Sidney Days fireworks display. the beanbag toss and other old-fashioned fun, on the Kosapsom Park and the Gorge Waterway. Festivities Monday opens with a pancake breakfast served up by museum grounds beside the historic Helmcken House open with a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m., and the Sidney Lions followed by the Canada Day Parade at and St. Ann’s Schoolhouse. continue with a parade, car show, multicultural food 11:30 a.m. The Family Fun Fair follows in Iroquois Park, For more information, visit royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Have you been FLAGGED? this important announcement is paid for by
NEWPORT REALTY. We support the good work of organizations who make our community BEttER. THANK YOU to all volunteers. www.newportrealty.com
It’s easy. It’s Canadian. And……we do it all for you! JOIN YOUR NEIGHBOURS 3 tImES a YEaR. the Rotary Club of Oak Bay oakbayrotary.ca… click FLAG PROGRAM www.oakbayrotary.ca www
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Friday, June 28, 2019 A3
Sylvia Therrien
Personal Real Estate Corporation
5203-2829 Arbutus Road | $1,050,000 1564 Monterey Avenue | $1,145,000 3 Bed/3 Bath | Wedgewood Estates
Character + Suite | Oak Bay Village
3225 Exeter Road | $1,735,000 The Uplands
1144 Fort Street, Victoria
The Value of Experience • Sylvia@SylviaTherrien.ca • http://www.LuxuryWaterfront.ca LuxuryWaterfront.ca • http://www.SylviaTherrien.ca SylviaTherrien.ca | 250.385.2033 • Cell: 250.888.6621
Oak Bay teen slipped between health care cracks Nina Grossman News Staff
The parents of an Oak Bay teen who died of a drug overdose say they don’t want other families to experience the trauma of having a child slip from their caring hands. Rachel Staples and Brock Eurchuk made the comments Wednesday at the conclusion of a British Columbia coroner’s inquest into the overdose death of 16-year-old Elliot Eurchuk. The jury was scheduled to begin deliberations Thursday. “We don’t want other children to navigate our community in a very difficult, vulnerable state and fall through the cracks like Elliot did,” said Brock Eurchuk outside of the inquest. “I’ll be dealing with my failures as Elliot’s father for the rest of my life.” After struggling with drug addiction for months, Elliot died in his bedroom with a fatal combination of drugs in his system on April, 20, 2018. The inquest is reviewing the circumstances leading up to the teen’s death and ends with the jury making recommendations to prevent future deaths
A coroner’s inquest is looking into the death of Elliot Eurchuk. The 16-year-old Oak Bay youth died of an overdose in April 2018. (Oak Bay News file photo) in similar circumstances. Elliot’s mother, told the jury how her son’s drug issues started after he was prescribed pain medication for a series of surgeries. Staples and her husband believe that medical privacy laws were a barrier to getting their son the treatment he needed. Experts testifying Wednesday discussed the ethics of admitting a child
with opioid addictions to involuntary care. Kelowna pediatrician Tom Warshawski told the jury how opioid-users in today’s drug climate are at a “high risk of imminent death.” “Nowadays all bets are off,” he said. “You always have to be prepared for an overdose, full stop. The landscape has totally changed.”
Elliot was forcefully admitted to a psychiatric ward in Victoria for one week following a non-fatal overdose about two months before he died – something Elliot saw as a betrayal, according to testimony from Staples on the first day of the inquest. But Warshawski said that after an overdose, a person’s capacity is diminished, rendering them, at least temporarily unable to make decisions about their own care. He said compulsory treatment is sometimes necessary for youth with addictions – citing the extremely high death rates from opioid use as a strong enough reason to disregard the wishes of the youth in question. As it stands, the B.C. Mental Health Act allows involuntary hospital admissions or short periods of time, with the possibility of extension under a doctor’s order. But Warshawski said the same option should be available for long-term secure treatment facilities for uncooperative youth. Island Health counsel asked him: “If a person overdoses on opioids, they are automatically not competent?” “I would say they are automatically
not competent for a period of time,” Warshawski responded. “Effects of overdose are comparable to a serious head injury … in no way are they competent to make a significant life and death decision for a while after that event. “It has to be looked at on a case by case basis…” Dr. Alice Virani, director of ethics for the Provincial Health Services Authority, took the stand late Wednesday morning. She said autonomy is a key principle of bioethics but the lines can get blurred when it comes to children. “Every situation is going to be different and context specific,” she said. “Capacity isn’t there or not there, it is decision specific. It can fluctuate over time. “In relation to privacy, I think it does get quite complicated. We can’t just not do anything…inaction has consequence too. We are in a difficult situation where you have to act in the face of lack of good evidence” The eight-day inquest heard from more than 40 witnesses. – With files from Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press
Washington jury deliberates fate of man accused of couple’s 1987 murder Caleb Hutton Black Press Media
A jury began deliberating Tuesday in the landmark trial of a trucker accused of killing a young Greater Vicoria couple in 1987.
Deputy prosecutor Matt Baldock dimmed the lights and projected Oak Bay High school portraits of Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg on the courtroom walls. His closing argument began with questions.
What might their lives have looked like? Would they have travelled the world? Would they have had children? “These are all questions that their family and friends have asked, more than once, in the softer moments,” Baldock said.
“But there are also questions that they have asked over and over again, over the past 31 years — questions that frame their grief and their loss.” Did they know they were going to die? Did they suffer? Why would someone commit
such violence against them? “Who did it?” William Talbott II, 56, of SeaTac, chose not to testify Tuesday. He’s accused of two counts of aggravated first-degree murder. His attorneys called only one
witness, a defense investigator, who answered questions for about 10 minutes. The state called no rebuttal witnesses. Jurors had heard several days of testimony from police, family members, store clerks and people who had found key evidence.
A4 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
CPR training gets high-tech makeover St. John Ambulance uses virtual reality for training session on Parliament lawn Kevin Menz News Staff
CPR-training mannequins sat scattered on the front lawns of the B.C. Parliament Buildings on Saturday. St. John Ambulance’s British Columbia and Yukon division, alongside AED-manufacturer Zoll, hosted virtual reality CPR and AED — automated external defibrillator — training. The training was open to anyone. “A majority of the people who’ve had [CPR and AED] training may not come across sudden cardiac arrest, so the virtual reality gives you a life-like scenario,” said Drew Binette, St. John’s director of strategic partnership and fund development. The organization is considering bringing virtual reality into its classrooms.
Derek Sloos, 28, tries out virtual reality CPR and AED training on the front lawns of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria on Saturday, June 22, 2019. (Kevin Menz/News Staff) “We’re trying it out to see if this is something we’re going to add to the classroom in the future,” Binette said. Derek Sloos, who was visiting Victoria, was the first to try the
training Saturday. “I was nervous, and it was just virtual reality,” the 28-year-old, who’s yet to receive formal CPR and AED training, said. “I can’t imagine a real situation.”
He didn’t realize how hard he needs to push during chest compressions. “It was intimidating constantly having to push harder because you feel like you’re going to hurt the individual,” Sloos said. Binette compared the virtual reality training to a game. “We’ve kind of made it fun,” he said. The exercise, which plays out of an app from Zoll, can be used by anyone with virtual reality goggles, including the cardboard models, Binette said. The app will provide the trainee with a percentage score after the virtual reality exercise. The score measures whether or not the trainee is performing compressions at the right speed and with the right depth. Sloos scored a 38 per cent, which sits roughly in the middle of scores Binette has seen for first time users with no CPR or AED training. “I’ve seen anywhere from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, so we have a lot of training to do,” Binette said. Don’t expect to score 100 per cent with limited practice, of course. Binette, who was a paramedic for 12 years, said he scored an 88 per cent.
Wetland celebrates its 10th anniversary Devon Bidal News Staff
The Urban Biodiversity Enhancement and Restoration (UBER) Project at Haliburton Community Organic Farm is inviting the community to a very unique birthday party — their wetland turns 10 on Saturday, June 29. The party starts at 10 a.m. and the festivities run until 1 p.m. Party-goers will be able to take a tour of the wetland, learn about the future of the
Haliburton Watershed and, of course, eat some cake. Ten years ago, volunteers began working to transform a field overrun by invasive reed canary grass into a wetland. With the help of many, two ponds were excavated and prepared with liner materials. Then, the team let the rain do the rest. Birds, bugs and tree frogs have happily made the wetland their home. Native plants have also transformed the area around the wetland called a wet meadow.
Saturday, June 29, 7:00pm
a touch of
a lecture in word and song, celebrating the meaning and history of the stained glass memorial windows of The Church of St Mary the Virgin admission by donation
Glass
featuring Dr John Lucas with Michael Arsenault
St Mary's
Oak Bay
1701 Elgin Road • www.stmarysoakbay.ca
Volunteer native plant experts, James and Kristen Miskelly, have helped make the wet meadow a success. “The wetland is human-made, but nature is accepting it,” says UBER Project founder and coordinator, Purnima Govindarajulu. UBER Project’s goal is to encourage more wetland-building in urban areas. “Nature can co-exist within cities — in fact we need it to,” says Govindarajulu, a wildlife biologist. Govindarajulu took on the wetland project after taking her students from the University of Victoria to the farm for an environmental studies field trip. It was a spur of the moment decision, she says. Four students joined her at the time and one is still involved. “The wetland came to life and life happened around it,” says Govindarajulu when asked about the sense of community between the volunteers. A transformation video will play on a loop at the party so that attendees can see how the wetland grew out of the empty field. Govindarajulu, Kristen and James and many other volunteers will be in attendance at the party. Public tours will start at 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., and the birthday cake will be cut at noon. Other activities will include a plant sale at Saanich Native Plants and an interactive model of the planned Haliburton Watershed.
Pepper’s Foods will start selling jams and salsas made by Katherine Little after Saanich shut down her Queensbury Avenue roadside jam stand (Black Press Media file photo)
Store helps road stand operator out of a jam Wolfgang Depner News Staff
A local grocery store is filling the gap left by the closure of a popular roadside jam stand. Starting Thursday, Pepper’s Foods will start selling jams and salsas that Katherine Little had previously sold through her jam stand on Queensbury Avenue. The stand closed at midnight, June 22 following a bylaw complaint from one of Little’s neighbours and a lengthy but so far unsuccessful campaign that has attracted close to 1,000 supporters to keep the stand open. Scott Zaichkowsky, head of Pepper’s grocery department, said Little’s offerings fit the business’ mould of featuring local products. “It fits our theme as far as Pepper’s goes,” he said. Zaichkowsky said the store will feature 10 varieties of jam and four kinds of salsa. Pepper’s Foods will not be the only place Little’s offerings will be available. John’s Place, a downtown restaurant on Pandora Avenue, will start selling her jams on July 15. That will be exactly one week after Little is before Saanich council in an attempt to get her stand re-opened. Saanich staff, meanwhile, are looking at “options and implications for considering bylaw changes” that would permit local produce and processed food stands to operate in Saanich on private property and immediately adjacent to boulevards, both inside and outside of the Urban Containment Boundary (UCB). It all started two months ago with a bylaw complaint that focused on two elements: signage and the stand itself, with staff noting that Little’s home lacks zoning for individual business and retail sales. Saanich permits produce sales of items produced on rural zoned properties. Little started the operation about a year ago, preserving surplus fruit growing on her property. Donations from friends and family helped Little expand her offerings as the stand started to turn into a neighbourhood attraction. The stand also helped Little to deal with personal issues. Little worked for Canada Borders Services in Vancouver for 18 years before suffering injuries in the line of duty that left her physically unable to work and with post-traumatic stress disorder. “I have been mentally and physically retired,” she said earlier.
www.oakbaynews.com
Oak Bay News
Friday, June 28, 2019 A5
Federal funds flow to UVic Indigenous Law building Contribution supports revitalization of Indigenous legal systems and Canada’s first Indigenous Law program Devon Bidal News Staff
Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that the University of Victoria (UVic) will receive $9.1 million for the construction of the national centre for Indigenous law from the federal government. This contribution is meant to support the revitalization of Indigenous legal systems and Canada’s first Canada’s first joint degree program in Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders. “It’s so exciting,” said Bennett during the announcement Tuesday morning. “It’s the beginning of really celebrating the importance of Indigenous law and legal orders for Canada.” Bennett’s announcement, on behalf of Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, took place on the UVic campus. Several professors from the program joined her on stage. Val Napoleon, Director of the Indigenous Law Research Unit and of the Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders program and Law Foundation Professor of Aboriginal Justice and Governance said this is a time of thankfulness and reflection.
Amanda Vick, first-year student in the UVic Indigenous Law program greets her professor, Val Napoleon. (Courtesy of UVic Photo Service) “Minister Bennett has been our greatest champion, and the recent federal contribution of $9.1 million to our national centre for Indigenous law is the exciting result. This commitment will enable us to build a strong, stable foundation from which to study, teach and learn Indigenous law as part of the great legal traditions of the world,” said Napoleon. Amanda Vick, whose traditional Gitxsan name is Siimadam, also spoke about the new building. She called it a “home away from home” for her and her peers.
“Today, like everyday, is another great day to be Indigenous,” she said. “Today also marks the joint efforts of the university, the province and the federal governments to honour and stand up for Indigenous law in this country.” Vick said she cried when she got her acceptance letter. “There are no English words to describe how it feels to be a part of [the program],” said Vick, who completed her undergraduate degree in liberal studies. She sees this program is a step towards rec-
onciliation, decolonizing the institution and not having to justify Indigenous law to others. She recalls looking back at her notes from this past year, her first in the program, and seeing a comment she’d written in the margin: “I still can’t believe I’m here.” Vick is honoured to be in the first cohort to graduate from the Indigenous Law program and the program itself is the first in the world. She wants people to know that the students work hard – learning both Indigenous law and Canadian Common Law. Students come from all over and are not all Indigenous. Vick said this is important because the work needs to be taken on by everyone. “It shouldn’t only be on the shoulders of Indigenous students,” she said. The new Indigenous Law building is currently unnamed and is in the process of being designed. It will be located next to the current law building, the Fraser building, where the current cohort of 26 students take their courses alongside all the other law students.
ArtsAlive 2019 Artist Series
Public to have say on daylight savings time Wolfgang Depner News Staff
Shall B.C. forever “spring forward” and “fall back”? That is the question at the heart of a provincial survey open to the public until July 19. “As our neighbours in the western United States move toward permanent daylight saving time, it’s a good time to think about what will work best for British Columbia,” said Premier John Horgan in a news release on Monday. “I invite people to consider our options and take part in an online survey that will help us decide whether to leave things as they are or if it’s time to make a change.” The survey includes information on B.C.’s history of time observance and the impact of various options, such as changes to the timing of sunrise and sunset at different times of year and the impact on industries such as agriculture and transportation. The survey takes about five minutes to complete. Residents can also submit written submissions. Horgan has said he has written to the governors of California, Oregon and Washington, where legislators are considering bills that would seek an exemption from U.S. federal law so they can opt out of turning the clocks back an hour each fall and then ahead in the spring. The premier has described the seasonal time change as the number one issue over which the public has contacted him since taking the job in 2017.
Reflect and Connect Location: MacNeill Bay By: William Frymire
Summer Host Families Wanted Each July, Glenlyon Norfolk School is pleased to welcome around 210 Grade 10 male students from our brother school in Tokyo, Setagaya Gakuen School (SGS), to Victoria, to learn English in our GNS Summer Language Program. It is one of the longest running summer language programs in Victoria. A valuable feature of this program is our homestay experience. We are looking for families to provide accommodation, breakfast and dinner, transportation to/from school (walking is fine), and daily home experiences in Canada. This year, we are in need of families to host for three, five-night periods: July 22 to July 27, July 27 to August 1, and August 1 to 6 inclusive. The compensation is $250 per student/session. If you are interested or have any questions, please visit our website: http://www.mygns.ca/setagaya-gakuen Glenlyon Norfolk School
IB CONTINUUM CONTINUUM DE L’IB CONTINUO DEL IB
www.mygns.ca 250.370.6801 | Victoria, BC
The theme of Confluence inspired “Reflect and Connect” to focus on our interconnectedness and how individual perspectives shape our experiences. The textures and images on the orb represent personal viewpoints that cloud, or color, our ability to see the centerpoint,or heart, of what binds us together. Walking around the orb, this physical “point of confluence”, allows viewers to investigate the centerpoint from different perspectives, inviting interaction and exploration with the various shapes, colors and textures. “Reflect and Connect” really evolved differently from my original design during the building phase simply based on mechanics. Originally, the center orb was to be supported by spokes. However, because of the durability factor needed and my desire for viewers to interact closely with the project, the design changed to a single shaft supporting the center orb. This allows unobstructed views internally and I am very pleased with the final visual esthetics and durability of the design.
Sponsored by:
To vote for your favourite sculpture please visit https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/artsalive#vote
A6 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
OAK BAYNEWS
For breaking news 24/7 visit oakbaynews.com
EDITORIAL
www.oakbaynews.com The Oak Bay News is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., 207A-2187 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria, BC V8R 1G1 Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher
OUR VIEW
WE ASKED
YOU
Creating a path for alternative energy In announcing the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion,Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told us work would begin this construction season. In other words, the prime minister says the pipeline is coming, whether you like it or not. That’s not really a surprise. All along, the approval of the pipeline expansion has been inevitable. But as there has been all along, there is going to be a lot of opposition to the pipeline, on the ground and in the courts. That opposition adds up to a lot of spending, from both sides. Whether it’s by pipeline or train, the oil is going to be shipped. While the era of burning fossil fuels may finally be coming to an end, it’s far from dead. The world still needs that gas for our cars and oil to fuel our industries. Though it is years later than it should have happened, there are signs the fossil fuel era is coming to an end. Though small, there is a decrease in demand for oil, along with an increase in the availability and sales of electric cars. The best way to prevent someone from proposing yet another pipeline is to speed the changeover to a clean energy economy. Trudeau has committed to using any federal profits generated from the pipeline, or proceeds from its sale, to clean energy projects. It would have been better, perhaps, to have invested the $4.5 billion it cost to purchase the pipeline into clean energy in the first place, but what’s done is done. Let’s just hope Trudeau and the federal Liberals keep this promise. But regardless, investing in developing clean energy — for Canada, for B.C., even for Alberta – is the way forward. And now is the time, when there is still the opportunity to establish Canada as a leading manufacturer and supplier, not just a user. The jobs the pipeline construction and reinvigorated oil fields will generate will be welcome news for many dependent Canadian communities. But directing our efforts and money to develop and implement clean energy will lead to more jobs and a stronger economy in the long run. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@oakbaynews.com or call 778-7464010. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.
27.4% No
Do you support the federal government’s decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion?
72.6% Yes
This week’s question: Do you think the penalty should be increased for tossing a burning cigarette from a vehicle? To make your opinion heard: Visit www.oakbaynews.com/ web-poll and cast your ballot.
YOUR VIEW
Community’s voice needed in secondary suite plan There is much good information and discussion on the issues of owner occupancy, parking bylaws and impact on trees in Phases 1 and 2 of the present suite study. However, there are four important issues that I do not see explicitly mentioned which must be addressed before council and the community can have a meaningful evidence-based discussion on potentially legalizing family suites in Oak Bay. A detailed business plan is essential. I estimate startup costs to be $100,000 and ongoing yearly costs of $150,000. Not insignificant amounts. Are these costs to be borne by the municipality or user? Even with a 7.34 per cent increase in the municipal portion of our 2019 property taxes staff has stated our yearly contribution to our infrastructure renewal program is falling well behind (my estimate is more than $2 million). Given our precarious financial situation at this stage is the outlay of municipal taxes for suite legalization a priority? Before legal suites are allowed, the community deserves to know how the present illegal suites are to be dealt with. Will they be ignored? Complaint driven and actively shut down? Will parking bylaws actually be enforced? The state, size and present usage of our pipes – sewer and storm drains – are all major factor when adding new building densification. An
engineering report on their capacity is essential when determining where housing types, including legal family suites, can be accommodated. The eight critical issues of a suite plan – owner occupancy, parking bylaws, impact on trees, business plan, user pay or municipality pay system, pipe capacities, enforcement, plus building code requirements – can be naturally addressed separately and independently. Phase 3 of the present suite study is called “Issues and Opportunities.” I suggest the format for this phase allow our engaged and knowledgeable community to give more valuable input on these separate issues. The result will be a “Made in Oak Bay Suite Plan.” I believe this is by far the best way to ensure we end up with a suite plan which the community will support. Mike Wilmut Oak Bay
Trees contribute to the public good To all homeowners who maintain one or more large trees on your property – thank you. You are doing a great public service. Trees are among our most important tools to fight the climate crisis. The resident who won the right to destroy a large tree may, in future, miss its flood-preventing services.
The sapling or two she plants to replace it will store a tiny fraction of the carbon the mature tree has been sequestering. Much less oxygen will be created, there will be less cooling shade (possibly increasing her need for air conditioning or heating costs), less air-purifying during our smoky summers and less sound buffering. People will not stop to appreciate the stately beauty of her saplings. It would be wonderful if the municipality had a plan to aid homeowners who can’t afford the upkeep for their big trees. Meanwhile, those who keep their trees contribute greatly to the public good. Grace Golightly Langford
Deer problem needs more attention The deer problem seems to have disappeared from the pages of the Oak Bay News. Our council is frustratingly silent on the subject and members of the community have apparently given up hope that a serious plan to deal with the problem is in the works. Meanwhile the latest batch of cute little fawns are quickly growing up to be adult pests while we just watch in silence. Elizabeth Causton Oak Bay
News Hotline If you see news happening, call our newsroom at: 778-746-4010 or email
editor@oakbaynews.com
Janet Gairdner Publisher 250-480-3251
jgairdner@blackpress.ca
Katie Engqvist Greater Victoria Bureau Chief 778-746-4014 vnc.editorial@blackpress.ca
Travis Paterson Multimedia Journalist 250-480-3239 reporter@oakbaynews.com
Jenny Boulet Media Sales Consultant 250-480-3234 jenny.boulet@oakbaynews.com
Laura Cross Circulation 250-480-3277 circulation@oakbaynews.com
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Friday, June 28, 2019 A7
First exposure to opioids came through a prescription
Continued A1 At 13, Michael was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed choir boy. He was affable, social and outgoing. He performed with the Victoria Children’s Choir and in the Pacific Opera’s production of Magic Flute. He dabbled with the cello and bass. He often requested Aaron Copland, a classical American composer, from the back of his parents’ car. Later, he would pick up DJing. But at 13, Michael became sick with a viral stomach condition that created intense abdominal pain. He couldn’t eat or go to school. At one point, the Grade 8 student weighed only 90 pounds. Mahoney says her son’s first experience with an opioid came through the form of a prescription pad. A pain clinic prescribed him a nasal opioid and later, when the pain continued, he was prescribed Dilaudid tablets – opioid analgesics that work in the brain for pain management. The prescriptions went on for months but when the illness ended, so did his “safe” supply. He told his mom how difficult it was to stop taking them. Mahoney remembers him telling her, “Mom, those pills were really, really hard to get off of. I think I was addicted.” She wasn’t sure what to think. He was off them now, wasn’t he? And things were better for a while. Until they weren’t. Michael was addicted to opioids – an addiction he continued to battle throughout high school – but it was after graduation that everything went south. His mental heath deteriorated rapidly and his addiction to opioids became unmanageable. Michael would be gone for days or weeks at a time and return home to detox. His bedroom was littered with used needles and he was admitted to hospital frequently. He received diagnoses of ADHD, OCD, anxiety and depression – disorders that he self-medicated with opioids and various other drugs.
Glen and Jan Mahoney hold an image of their son Michael, who died of an overdose in December after struggling with opioid addiction since age 13. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)
ing a facility or care provider to treat both his addiction and his mental health. Michael was treated by a family doctor, by the hospital, by aid workers and by a counsellor at Foundry Victoria– a youth clinic offering substance use support and counselling. Overall, she says, his care was disjointed and erratic. In August 2018, Mahoney began the tiresome task of trying to get Michael into a treatment centre. Her first choice was in Ontario, but it The right kind of care wouldn’t be covered by the provinMahoney said the issue was find- cial government since she hadn’t yet
exhausted treatment centres in B.C. According to experts, the best option for Michael, based on his severe mental health and addiction issues, was a Tier 5 facility that could treat both. The only option was the Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions, a high-level facility that requires referrals from regional health authorities. Each authority has only a limited number of beds – for Vancouver Island, just 14 beds are available, and the application process is incredibly thorough. “They’re looking for folks who are going to have a reasonable chance
at being successful,” explained Kelly the case. Which is a barrier for peoReid, director of mental health and ple. And that’s definitely one of the substance use at Island Health. “So challenges.” After voice mails, paperwork and we have to be quite clear with the applicants about the nature of treat- pressure from Mahoney and Miment and then they have to say: ‘Well chael’s therapist at Foundry VictoI’m ready and I understand what ria, his application was accepted at that will be like and I still really the Burnaby centre. Michael overdosed the next day. want to attend and participate in this service.’” With limited space available, the A normal kid who struggled facility wants good candidates only “He obviously went and bought a – that means clients willing and contaminated Dilaudid which was dedicated to their treatment, with the pill he had always used from the supports ready for them when they time he became addicted,” Mahoney complete the six to ninesaid. “And he died of a fentanyl overdose.” month program. “He was in his truck “At a Tier 5 level it’s not a crisis service, for five days,” she there’s an expectation added. “That was realthere will be supports ly hard, that someone in place to continue could die in their vehicle with their recovery,” and not be found.” Since his death, Masaid Reid. “The application process is almost a honey and her husband care-planning process.” Glen have been workBut Mahoney says ing to file an inquest paperwork was stalled Michael Mahoney through the B.C. Cormoving from the Island oners Service – someHealth psychiatric team to the treat- thing she said was recommended by ment centre. There were requests for the coroner who dealt with Michael’s a psychiatric evaluation despite the case. fact that Michael had been evaluated “She said she’s heard this over and at the downtown youth clinic. over and over again. That people By this time it was fall, Mahoney need treatment, and there’s such a said her son, off and on Suboxone huge delay in [getting] treatment and Methadone, was “like a cadav- and a lot of times, while people are er.” waiting to get into treatment, they “By that point Michael is very ill,” die of overdoses. she recalled. “He’s hardly getting “It shouldn’t be like that. It out of bed in the morning. He’s not shouldn’t be that hard to get someeating…He could die any day, that’s body in for treatment. where we were at. “People say, ‘You’ve done so much, “So here’s a kid with drug issues you’ve worked so hard, you’ve adand mental health issues. He can’t vocated…’ but unfortunately, when get a psychiatrist, he has no ADHD you lose a loved one, you go back medication, he has no medication for into your mind and think what did his anxiety, he’s basically untreated I do wrong here? Maybe I should and he’s got a serious addiction to have been more patient?” Mahoney opioids.” added. Reid said red tape is a challenge. Mahoney believes that if she “If you have a really expensive and hadn’t advocated for her son to get specialized service, I can appreciate into treatment, he never would have why they want to make sure that gotten a spot. everyone who is in every bed is… “And it probably would have been the top candidate,” he said. “But the same outcome. Michael was a then the result is… there is a fair bit normal kid that struggled.” nina.grossman@blackpress.ca of process required to ensure that’s
WHY PAY MORE... WHEN YOU HAVE A CHOICE!
Fort Royal
PHARMACY LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
20 DISCOUNT %
FOR SENIORS EVERY DAY!
FREE DELIVERY
ACROSS THE ISLAND!
FULL SERVICE DISPENSING PHARMACY ✓ Quick & Efficient service ✓ Free Medical Reviews ✓ Free Blister Packaging ✓ Compounding Services ✓ Ostomy Supplies
TRANSFER COMPARE &
NOW OPEN!!
$$ ON RX
OAK BAY
SAVE
IN
VISIT IN STORE, CALL, OR TRANSFER ONLINE:
www.fortroyalpharmacy.ca E-mail: info@fortroyalpharmacy.ca
NOW 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU 1912 Richmond Rd Victoria, BC V8R 4R2 Tel: (250) 590-3707 Fax: (250) 590-3708
#50 - 797 Hillside Ave Victoria, BC V8T 1Z5 Tel: (778) 406-2022 Fax: (778) 406-2023
2217 Oak Bay Ave Oak Bay, BC V8R 1G4 Tel: (250) 590-9217 Fax: (250) 590-9218
A8 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
UVic microbiology student chosen for Amgen Scholars Program Dushanthi Dissanayake and 14 other Canadian students head to Toronto for mentorship, research By Devon Bidal News Staff
A student from the University of Victoria has been chosen for one of 15 spots in a medical research program in Toronto. Dushanthi Dissanayake, a third-year microbiology student, will take part in the 2019 Amgen Scholars Canada Program. This is the first time that the program is being offered in Canada and 120 people from across the country applied. Dissanayake and 14 others were selected to participate. She applied to the program after reading
about the opportunities it offers for students interested in biomedical research. The application process was intense, she says, and competition was fierce as the program was open to students across Canada. Dissanayake was in the car with her parents when she received the email saying she’d been accepted into the program. “Emotions were very high, as I could not believe I was selected to be part of the inaugural batch of the Canadian Amgen Scholars Program,” she says. “My family was very proud and excited that I would be able to partake in such a prestigious program.” The scholars spend a fully funded, 10-week research residency at the University of Toronto. This experience includes mentorship from renowned researchers and allows the students to engage in cutting-edge research in the field of medical biotechnology. Dissanayake was excited to return to Toronto as she grew up there and moved to Victoria with her family after high school. “From a research perspective, it was very
exciting that the program was situated in downtown Toronto, as Toronto is internationally recognized as a hub for research and innovation,” she says. The Amgen Scholars Programs seeks to provide outstanding science students with the oppor- Dushanthi Dissanayake tunity to increase their knowledge, network and get inspired. Aside from being a student, Dissanayake is also an emergency room volunteer and a tutor. Community involvement is important to her. The prestigious global research program will help Dissanayake work towards her career goals. She hopes to combine her interests for health care and research by becoming a physician-scientist. “As a physician-scientist, I would be able to identify important clinically relevant ques-
As a physician-scientist, I would be able to identify important clinically relevant questions and address them in the laboratory. — Dushanthi Dissanayake tions and address them in the laboratory,” she says. She will also be attending the National Amgen Scholars Program Symposium at UCLA in July. There, the scholars from across North American will be able to meet and hear from leading scientists. “Overall, I believe this program will provide me with an incredible opportunity to further my career aspirations whilst conducting novel biomedical research,” says Dissanayake.
Sewer line construction brings traffic disruptions to Dallas Road Shalu Mehta News Staff
Motorists travelling on Dallas Road can expect to encounter some delays. Pipe installation on Dallas Road between Government and Douglas streets will lead to road detours and the closure of the same portion of road during the week, according to the Capital Regional District. Road work takes place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The road closure between Government and Douglas streets is expected to
last about eight weeks. Dallas road will be closed 24 hours a day from Monday morning to Friday afternoon for pipe installation for with only local traffic allowed on the road. A detour will be in place and the road will reopen on the weekends. The CRD’s Wastewater Treatment Project includes the construction of a pipe which will transport wastewater from Clover Point Pump Station to the McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant for tertiary treatment. The pipe, called the Clover Force-
main, will run along Dallas Road from Clover Point to Ogden Point, where it will connect to the Victoria cross-harbour undersea pipe. Construction began in October, 2018 and is expected to take about two years to complete. As of April, over 50 per cent — or 1.6 km — of the pipe has been installed. All construction activities for the Clover Forcemain are anticipated to be complete by summer 2020. Following the pipe installation, the road will be repaved. Clover Point Park has been reseeded. shalu.mehta@goldstreamgazette.com
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Friday, June 28, 2019 A9
on all things culinary
Alex Wells, a three-time world champion hoop dancer from Lil’wat Nation performed at the Indigenous Cultural Festival at the Royal BC Museum Plaza on Sunday. Wells has performed around the world and teaches dancing to all ages. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)
Performers awe crowds at Indigenous Cultural Festival Nina Grossman News Staff
A celebration of B.C. First Nations culture returned to Victoria this weekend. The 2019 Victoria Indigenous Cultural Festival provides a unique and special opportunity to connect with and learn about the incredible cultures of B.C.’s First Nations peoples – from stunning song and dance performances to demonstrations of weaving and drum-making. “What’s happened in the last while is, our people have put ourselves into a position to say, ‘okay we know what’s happened in the past, but we have to look to the future,’” said George Taylor, festival
organizer. “That’s the way I look at it. The only way we’re going to be able to do things together is to we have to do it in support of one another.” Taylor, of Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations, says festivals such as this one play an important role. “The festival Video is very, very well known throughout the province now and people come from the U.S.,” he said. “I think it’s so important because our people, at one point in time, were not allowed to speak our language, were not allowed to practice our culture and we had to go underground. Now we are in the position where we celebrate
together.” Held in partnership with the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, the three-day festival kicked off Friday – National Indigenous Peoples Day – and ran until Sunday outside the Royal BC Museum. took online inVisitors smudge ceremonies, storytelling, drum-making and cedar-weaving demonstrations, not to mention traditional dancers and singers from across B.C. including the Answer Womens Drum Group, Homiss Family Dancers, South Island Singers and Dancers, Lekwungen Traditional Dancers, Spakwus Slolem dancers and more.
Toss some shrimp on the barbie at your next party
T
he popularity of cooking-based television shows has led many people to look at food through a new lens. Experiencing food in new ways may involve trying certain types of cuisine for the first time or even preparing beloved foods in new ways. Shrimp lovers accustomed to shrimp cocktail or other popular shrimp dishes may find that few ways to prepare shrimp can be as flavorful as grilling. Cooking meals over an open flame imparts a unique flavor to various foods, and shrimp is no exception. Grilled seafood can be a perfect light alternative to grilled meats, which can be filling, something many people prefer to avoid when the weather is especially warm. The following recipe for Grilled Garlic Shrimp with a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey Publishing) provides a less filling but delicious alternative to more traditional backyard barbecue fare.
Grilled Garlic Shrimp with a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce Serves 6 For the marinated shrimp 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 6-inch wooden skewers For the tomato sauce 3 pounds assorted large heirloom tomatoes 1 small sweet onion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
tablespoon honey, preferably sourwood honey 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (chiffonade is the formal name for this cut), plus more for garnish Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1. To marinate the shrimp, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the shrimp and allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. 2. Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal or gas grill. Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. 3. To make the tomato sauce, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Place one or two tomatoes at a time into the boiling water. Watch them and, as you see the skin split, remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl of cool water. At this point, it will be very easy to slip off the skins. 4. Cut the peeled tomatoes into a small dice. Put the cut tomatoes into a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and honey. Stir gently to combine. 5. Skewer the shrimp, 3 per skewer. Grill the skewered shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until they are pink. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and a couple grinds of fresh pepper. 6. Just before serving, add the basil leaves to the tomato sauce. Taste and add more salt if necessary. 7. Ladle the tomato sauce onto a serving platter and arrange the skewers on top of the sauce. Garnish with more basil leaves and enjoy!
PRIDE on the Barge returns with a bang Seriously The art of water’s edge dining. Kendra Crighton News Staff
Capping off the last Friday of Pride Month with a bang, Pride on the Barge celebrates Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community. Starting at 5 p.m. with music from Rocksteady, attendees can dance the night away — or until 9 p.m. just before noise bylaws take effect. Beverages for the Breakwater Barge are provided by Driftwood Brewery, Phillips Brewing
& Malting Co, Hoyne Brewing Company & Artisan Wine Shop AWS. Access to the night’s events will have a $5 cover charge along with donation being collected at the event will go towards the Victoria Pride Society and Living without Disguises. The event is open to all ages but no dogs are allowed at the venue. Victoria’s finest food trucks will be on location throughout the night. For more information search Pride on the Barge at facebook.com.
Waterfront Sushi.
Beautifully waterfront. Mouthwateringly innovative. Victoria’s only 100% Oceanwise sushi bar.
250 598 8555 | marinarestaurant.com 1327 Beach Drive
A10 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Victoria woman finds healing following tragedy Stasi Manser accesses life-changing Burn Fund resources 45 years after her injury Nicole Crescenzi News Staff
Stasi Manser has big brown eyes, thick curly hair and a welcoming charisma. She has an openness and that breaks down barriers, something that has come in handy with her recent volunteer work with Victoria’s Burn Fund. When Manser was five years old she suffered severe burns on over 95 per cent of her body. The oldest child of four, Manser was an independent girl who heard her baby sister cry and wanted to warm up her bottle. With precocious ambition, she thought it would also be an opportune time to make herself some hot chocolate before her mom woke up and told her no. Manser climbed up on a chair to reach for cocoa in the cupboard, dangling her nightgown right over the stove. The gown caught fire, and so did Manser. She was rushed to the nearest hospital, the Fort Macleod health centre, where the doctors told her she would not survive. She was moved to larger hospitals in Lethbridge, Alta. and Calgary and would be in hospital for nearly a year before she was released.
Stasi Manser was burned when she was five years old; now she’s an active volunteer with the BC Burn Fund (File submitted/ Dave Hacus) During this time, there were no specialty burn wards available to her. “At the time I was kept in the maternity ward, since it was the most sterile,” Manser said. Manser received sponsorship from the Shriners to recieve burn treatment in Boston, and continued to be in hospital to have an innumerable amount of surgeries. Throughout, her mother advo-
cated for Manser to have a normal life, making sure she went to regular school when she could and that she continued to work on the farm and join 4H clubs. Still, as Manser transferred to adulthood she felt frustrated about not having regular access to information and resources. “It was discouraging, because there was no support,” Manser said.
Victoria Regional Transit
Service Change Effective July 1, 2019
• 53 Langford Exchange/Colwood Exchange – Service extension to Thetis Lake • 70 Swartz Bay/Downtown – Additional service to BC Ferries on Friday, Saturday and Sunday • 75 Royal Oak/Downtown/Saanichton – Additional service to Butchart Gardens • 81 Swartz Bay/Butchart Gardens – Additional service to Butchart Gardens • Canada Day – Sunday-level service with added late-night service on selected routes • Schedules adjusted to match seasonal ridership on school focused routes To plan your next trip visit bctransit.com and use BC Transit Trip Planner, text your Stop ID to ‘11111’ to receive the next bus arrivals or pick up a new Rider’s Guide on board.
“At one point I’d just had enough.” Manser decided she was done with surgeries and just wanted to live her life. She was an ambitious overachiever, always striving to do more than anyone else to waive away the doubts which she thought her scars would prompt in other people. She began a successful career in marketing and also raised a family, having two children and later on a grandchild, eventually finding her way to Victoria. It wasn’t until she began feeling anxiety in her early fifties that she decided to reach out to the Burn Fund. “It was just something inside me, I don’t know what it was, but it told me I needed to pay attention,” Manser said. The Burn Fund offered Manser resources and social opportunities; soon she went to her first social event, a cooking class, and a week later she found herself at an adult burn survivor conference in Rhode Island. “It was incredibly healing,” Manser said. “It was a way for me to acknowledge parts of myself I’d abandoned.” Manser described healing from her experience as three-fold: the surgeries, the emotional healing, and the moving on. “I’d done the surgeries, I’d moved on, but I never dealt with the touchfeely stuff,” she said. Since then she’s become an advocate for adult burn survivors, participating in ongoing firefighter events and fundraisers and helping to organize speakers at burn-related
9221
Transit Info 250·382·6161 • www.bctransit.com
nicole.crescenzi@vicnews.com
BC Ferries delays sales of alcohol Nick Murray News Staff
BC Ferries passengers looking forward to sipping a cold brew while enjoying the passing scenery are sorely disappointed as the promised June arrival of alcohol hasn’t materialized. Back in April, it emerged that the company planned to sell beer or wine after 11 a.m. if served with a full meal. The pilot project intended to allow limited alcohol sales in the Pacific Buffet aboard the Coastal Celebration, Spirit of British Columbia and Spirit of Vancouver
Island. However, the delay does not seem to be down to BC Ferries, but rather the BC Liquor Regulation Branch. “We originally planned for a June launch, pending approval of the liquor license application,” said Astrid Braunschmidt, Manager of Communications and Media Relations at BC Ferries, in a written statement. “We are still waiting for the license. When we have it, we can confirm a launch date.” BC Ferries indicate they are in the dark as to when they will be allowed to serve alcohol.
Capital Regional District
Hartland Landfill
Canada Day Closure
The Hartland Landfill Facility will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019. Hartland will reopen on July 2 at 9AM. Registered RF tag customers will have access to the active face from 7AM onwards.
@BCTransit Victoria Regional Transit Commission
conferences. Throughout this process Manser has marvelled at the resources available to people now, including the Firefighter’s Burn House, located just outside the Royal Jubilee Hospital. “Had I been burned in this time, it would have been such a different experience,” Manser said. The most recent fundraiser she’s advocating for is the Hometown Heroes Lottery. Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket purchases raise funds for Burn Fund programs, including the annual Burn Camp for young burn survivors. It also supports the Victoria General Hospital (VGH) & UBC Hospital Foundation, raising essential funds for specialized adult health services and research at VGH and UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and Vancouver Community Health Services for all British Columbians. Lottery ticket purchases will be entered into a draw to win one of nine grand prize packages, which includes a brand new home in one of B.C.’s main cities, with the grand prize worth more than $2.6 million. Ticket sales for the 2019 Hometown Heroes Lottery run until July 11. There are 3,169 prizes worth a total of $3.4 million, including luxury homes, vacations, and cars. “The Burn Fund is just absolutely incredible,” Manser said. “This is different, this is the core of healing.” For more information you can visit heroeslottery.com or burnfund.org
For more information, please visit:
www.crd.bc.ca/hartland
As always, please make sure your load is covered and secured.
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Specializing in Oak Bay and Victoria JA S ON BIN A B*
Jason.Binab@TheAgencyRE.com 778.265.5552
OAK BAY
Realtor
*PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
S A R A H BIN A B
Sarah.Binab@TheAgencyRE.com 778.265.5552 THE AGENC YRE.COM/BC
Create a good first impression for your home Despite today’s competitive real estate market, creating a good first impression when listing your home will help you sell quicker and for top dollar.
Shaunnajones
Exquisite South Oak Bay Home
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
+1 250.896.3859
eli@mavrikoscollective.com
1834 Oak Bay Ave
• Stunning Oak Bay Character • Completely reno’d with modern features throughout • 4 Beds 4 Baths - 4683 Finished sq/ft • Steps to all amenities & the ocean • 12, 474 sq/ft lot - Southern Exposed $2,199,000
www.mavrikoscollective.com
TIME TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? My Personal Real Estate Services will help you transition to your new home! 25 years of experience
Give your home a thorough cleaning and if you have been cooking, ensure you air the home before showing. Home showing checklist • Whenever possible, try to be out of the house when the realtor is conducting a showing. (Potential buyers often feel like intruders when homeowners are present.) • Keep pets well out of the way – preferably out of the house during the showing. • Make sure your home is tidy and well-aired. • Keep all stairways free of clutter. • Remove items (like chandeliers) that will not be included in the sale of the home. • Ensure every room is adequately lit.
sidney waterfront n Pr ew ic e
To Advertise contact
Media Sales Consultant direct 250.480.3234 cell 250.858.0082 jenny.boulet@oakbaynews.com
Committed to Client Care!
Eli Mavrikos
The inside story You can do a lot on the inside of your home without spending much money. Two primary areas to keep in mind are the kitchen and bathroom, often of particular interest to potential buyers. Make sure they’re clutter-free, bright and spotless, and For more information on buying and selling your that any wood and tile floors are clean and bright. home, visit www.vreb.org
Jenny Boulet
I treat all of my clients with honesty and integrity, so whether buying or selling I will work hard to make your move a success.
#208-2187 Oak Bay Ave. | 250.592.4422 | realestate@shaunnajones.com
It’s usually not a good idea to undertake major renovation projects simply to sell your home. Instead, consider what types of minor cosmetic improvements can be made, like general cleaning, painting, floor refinishing and so on, suggests the Victoria Real Estate Board.
You may also want to consider painting the exterior of your home. If you have aluminum or vinyl siding or trim that’s dirty, hire someone to clean it with a power washer if you don’t have the means to do this yourself.
966 MONTEREY AVENUE $2,000,000 | 412484
Advertising Feature
Meet Your
Start with the outside An inviting exterior ensures potential buyers will inspect the interior, so it’s important to keep your lawn and hedges trimmed and edged, the flower beds cultivated and your yard clear of clutter and refuse. If you have any loose siding or pavement, it is a good idea to get these items repaired. Make sure any cracked or broken windows are repaired.
Friday, June 28, 2019 A11
Julie Rust
KATHRYN ALEXANDER ASSOCIATE BROKER
Seniors Real Estate Specialist www.RoyalVictoriaHomes.com https://www.royalvictoriahomes.com
250-881-4440 | #208-2187 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC
team@modernrev.com
www.modernrev.com
LI JU ST ST ED
Fabulous Water Views • McNeill Bay
Personal Real Estate Corporation®
Office: 250.385.2033 julie@julierust.ca
www.julierust.ca
• Getting your home ready for sale, selling at the best price and terms. High quality marketing including photos & floor plans. • Referral Support Network will help make your move as stress free as possible. • If you are looking for a Buyer’s Agent, I’ll get on my running shoes and help you find the best home for your new lifestyle! • Seniors Discount
Enjoy seaside living in this well appointed one level 2 bdrm + den oceanfront townhome in the Shoal Harbour. Fantastic location, walk to the Philbrooks Marina, Latch Restaurant & steps to Downtown Sidney. $850,000 www.5-2353harbour.com
Immaculate 1939 family home. Wood floors, stained glass and leaded windows and feature entryway staircase. 4 bedrooms upstairs including master en-suite. 3,000sqft finished. A must see opportunity! $2,100,000
www.mikeboorman.com https://mikeboorman.com/ 250.888.0676
A12 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Lifesaving society offers tips to stay safe around the water Nina Grossman News Staff
This summer, emergency crews will be called to dozens of drowning incidents at lakes, rivers and beaches around the province. And after a drowning incident at Thetis Lake earlier the month, caution around water is – or should be – top of mind for many heading into the long weekends of the summer, says Dale Miller, executive director for the BC and Yukon branch of the Lifesaving Society. The most recent data available for B.C. reveals 79 water-related fatalities recorded in B.C. in 2015, and 60 in 2016. “The biggest myth probably is, ‘It wont happen to me,’” said Miller. “Everybody goes out expecting good weather and sunny skies, clear water, calm water… and unfortunately things can go wrong quite quickly and unexpectedly.” And in the summertime, things go wrong pretty frequently – 64 per cent of drownings occur between May and September, and 35 per cent of them happen in lakes or ponds. “Thetis Lake has some dropoffs people should know about it,” Miller said. “It gets deep quite quickly, and that’s a risk, especially if someone is not a competent swimmer.” While 26 per cent of B.C. drowning incidents happen during aquatic activities like swimming, even more – 33 per cent – happen while people are boating, specifically on powerboats. Of the boating-related drowning incidents in B.C. each year, 58 per cent of victims were on
Officials warn of the dangers around the water over the summer months, when thousands flock to B.C. lakes, rivers and beaches. (Black Press Media file photo) a powerboat. Data also suggests that young males are the most vulnerable: 77 per cent of drowning victims are male, and 26 per cent of drowning victims are between 20 and 34 years old. “Definitely avoid mixing alcohol with swimming or boating,” said Miller. “Drinking throws off your judgment,” he added. “Combine that young male bravado with a bit of alcohol…that’s why we see that
young males are the most susceptible to drowning.” Miller is quick to point out that even the most experienced swimmers can, and do, drown. “Once they get out into a lake or open water it’s quite different. There are a lot of risk factors that could take a good swimmer down to a struggling swimmer,” Miller said. “Sometimes it’s just overreaching their limits – swimming farther than they are able to, or maybe they
didn’t expect the cold water. “Cold water can also create cramps, and even an excellent swimmer, if their legs cramp up, it’s very hard to keep their head above water,” he added. Miller also explained the “panic effect” brought on by cold water. “If people are thrown into the water suddenly, there’s that gasp reflex, and if the gasp is taken underwater that drowning process can start very quickly,” he said. But not all heed the organization’s life saving advice: wear a life-jacket, take swimming lessons and avoid consuming alcohol on or near the water. And accidents are still possible for those who do take precautions. When things go wrong, Miller said jumping in the water to save a drowning person should be a last resort. Instead, he emphasizes the “reach, throw, row, go” rule. Option one is to reach with a life-jacket, branch, pool noodle or whatever is available. The next option is throwing something to help them float – a life ring, a Styrofoam cooler, anything that will give them the ability to keep their head above water. “Rowing” to the drowning person is the next option – using some sort of boat or vessel to reach them. Finally, “going” to them is the last resort – but if you choose to go, ensure you have a flotation device with you, to avoid being pushed below the surface during the rescue. “Sometimes the person who goes in becomes the victim,” Miller said.
Parents concerned new catchment boundaries will destroy schools’ culture Continued A1 “After a lengthy consultation process and multiple proposals, the board has landed on a solution that we feel best addresses the issue of overcrowding in our schools,” said board chair Jordan Watters in a statement. “This has not been an easy
decision for the board, however, we are confident that the latest recommendations will provide a long-term solution and best accommodate the needs of families across our current 47 schools.” Since the fall, the school district has been engaging stake-
holders in a lengthy consultation and engagement process, receiving a great deal of feedback from parents and guardians of students concerned about losing programs of choice – in February, more than 140 people from South Park Family School rallied
for a ‘Save Our School’ campaign. “Changing our family school from an elementary school of choice to a catchment school is removing the core fabric of what makes this school special to every student, teacher, and parent involved,” said South
LIFE FACE OF CANCER IN THE
We all have a story to tell and no matter who you are – a mother, a son, a best friend – cancer will change your life forever. But with research, we can change the story and help Canadians affected by cancer to live their lives to the fullest.
ERIC McCORMACK Stand Up To Cancer Canada Ambassador
Join Stand Up To Cancer Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society to learn more about the groundbreaking research and clinical trials that translate into life-saving treatments that may help you or your loved ones.
TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE THE FACE OF CANCER. Visit StandUpToCancer.ca/CCS to learn more.
Photo ANDREW ECCLES
Stand Up To Cancer Canada is a Canadian Registered Charity (Reg. # 80550 6730 RR0001). Stand Up To Cancer and the design trademarks are trademarks of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, used under license.
Park Family School Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) chair Jenn Sutton. “Our school’s philosophy is based on the commitment by a large number of its families to be actively and direct engaged in our school environment.” In an announcement
of the new catchment boundaries, SD61 says it heard from thousands of parents throughout the process. Watters said, “it was clear that any changes would have a domino effect and would be extremely challenging for students and fam-
ilies. It has been with very careful consideration that the Board has approved the recommendations, which includes a new enrolment sibling priority for families that are affected by boundary changes to help assist them during a time of transition.”
TALKING ABOUT CANNABIS CAN GO MANY WAYS PRACTICEKIDS.CA
SD61 will work with all schools that have new catchment boundaries to “facilitate smooth transitions” and students will remain at their current schools until their next school level transition – moving up to middle and secondary schools in the new catchment boundaries. Students enrolled in a school where the boundaries have changed can apply for a transfer to their new catchment and incoming students can apply for transfers to attend the same school as an older sibling, receiving a “non-catchment sibling priority.” SD61 adds that transfer requests will still be “facilitated with new enrolment priorities” but requests will be “based on the availability of seats at the desired school.” Registration for the 2020/2021 school year starts January, 2020. For more information on the approved catchment boundaries, visit sd61.bc.ca.
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Friday, June 28, 2019 A13
Victoria marathoner shares his message of hope
Rick Stiebel News Staff
When John Mcgoff competes in his first full marathon in October, a part of his mother will be by his side, matching him perfectly stride for stride. Although the 39-year-old Victoria resident only started training seriously within the last year, Mcgoff initially got into running three years ago following a kidney transplant. “I was taking all kinds of medications after the surgery,” he said. “People tend to put weight on after the surgery and there can be blood pressure issues as well, so I took up running to get into better shape. I knew if I didn’t look after myself I would lose the kidney. It’s not easy to find a kidney, I owed it to myself and my Mom.” Mcgoff said he will always be eternally grateful to his mother, Maureen Mcgoff, for donating one of her kidneys. After travelling to Vancouver for the surgery in 2013, mother and son had to spend months there in recovery. “I was quite concerned for my mom’s health and didn’t want it to start deteriorating. She was 62 at the time, and the cutoff age for donors is generally 60,” Mcgoff noted. “Fortunately she takes excellent care of herself and is doing fantastic. Her health is as good with one kidney as it was with two. We’re blessed with two
John Mcgoff, shown here participating in the Oak Bay 5K run in April, is taking part in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 13 in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. (Photo contributed) kidneys and you can lead a perfectly healthy life with just one.” Mcgoff will be running to spread a message of hope when he takes part in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon in support of the
Time could be running out for project that allows local grads to dress in style Magic Wand must find space to store its prom attire by the end of June
Kidney Foundation of Canada.on October 13. “The whole idea is to emphasize the importance of registering for organ donation,” he stressed. “It takes an enormous burden on the health care system. Successful kidney transplants
Inside Sales Consultant Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a company with a long and successful history in Victoria? The future is bright as we continue to grow our digital and print marketing solutions. We have an immediate opening for a full-time Multi-Media Inside Sales Consultant with a focus on specialty features and publications. If you are an enthusiastic, outgoing and goal-oriented individual with high energy, you may be the right fit to join our team. The position is responsible for selling print and digital special features, serving existing clients and developing new ones for both the Saanich News and Oak Bay News. Those with outgoing personalities, comfortable on the telephone and are creative are most successful in our industry.
Devon Bidal News Staff
Qualifications:
A program that provides attire for grads is looking for somewhere to store its tuxedos and gowns as the space currently being used at Richmond Primary School will be used as a classroom next year. The Magic Wand Project will be forced to close down and put everything in storage if a new space cannot be found. Magic Wand is run by Elizabeth Surerus, and since 2001 she has helped over 800 graduating high school students attend their prom in style. “Why buy when you can borrow?” is Magic Wand’s motto. For a small dry-cleaning fee, students can attend prom in fashionable outfits. The fee is, however, waived if a student cannot afford it, she says. Surerus’ shop is not exclusive to those who cannot afford to buy their own prom clothes. She says that borrowing is
• Organized and comfortable working under deadline.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Goal-oriented and able to work independently. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
Photo submitted Elizabeth Surerus of the Magic Wand Project shows off a pair of dresses that are offered to grads free of charge. (File photo) a more eco-friendly option. “[This] allows all students to borrow rather than buy and be able to use [the] savings for their education or future,” she says. “No one needs to miss their grad.” The Magic Wand started in Surerus’ home 16 years ago, but has moved a few times. She was aware that they would only have their current space at Richmond Primary for one year, but she assumed a new space would have been found before time ran out. There are over 100 dresses in “like-new” condition, and Magic Wand also offers shoes,
jewelry, tuxedos and suits. The Magic Wand hosts boutique weekends for students to come and choose their gowns and tuxedos. Surerus knows that there are many students who would not be able to attend their prom without Magic Wand. “It would be a great loss to have to close due to lack of space,” she says. She is feeling optimistic about the situation and is holding out hope that someone comes forward with an available space. Surerus can be contacted by email at: esurerus@telus.net. devon.bidal@saanichnews.com
• Willingness to learn, take direction and build client relationships. Located in Victoria, the position offers a competitive base salary, commission plan and comprehensive benefit plan. Saanich News and Oak Bay News are part of Black Press Media, Canada’s leading private independent media company with operations in Canada and the U.S. Deadline to apply is July 19, 2019. If you’re ready for a sales challenge and all the benefits that come with it send your resume to: Janet Gairdner, Publisher, Saanich & Oak Bay News jgairdner@blackpress.ca No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
involve much less care and cost. People who have to stay on dialysis because they can’t find a donor have a greatly reduced quality of life. I can’t underline the importance of registering as an organ donor enough. People really do have it in them to save other people’s lives.” Mcgoff has been building toward the event by participating in a couple of Vancouver Island Race Series and half marathons, including the Oak Bay Marathon and 5K in April, where he posted a time of two hours and two minutes. He trains a minimum of three times a week for between 30 minutes and two hours. “I’m increasing to three hours during the summer and anywhere up to 35 kms,” said the native of Stirling, Scotland. “My running group calls me the Flying Scot,” he added with a self-deprecating chuckle in a brogue as thick as the fleece on Highland sheep. “Everyone says you must have done great with the ladies with an accent like that when you arrived in Victoria. Yeah, for about 10 minutes. It’s kind of like the nickname, the novelty wears off pretty quick.” If you would like to make a donation on Mcgoff’s behalf to the Kidney Foundation of Canada to fund important research, walk, run or jog over to raceroster.com/events/2019/19927/ goodlife-fitness-victoria-marathon-2019/ pledge/participant/5040819. rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com
55+ bc games
BC
55+ Games For Life, Sport and Friends
SEPTEMBER 10-14, 2019 Kelowna
READY to come play with us? We have something for everyone at the 55+ BC Games.
seT for your sport? gO! to www.55plusBCgames.org to find out how you can be a part of the Games.
“For Life, Sport and Friends” Choose your Sport: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
8-Ball Archery Badminton Bocce Bridge Carpet Bowling Cribbage Cycling Darts Dragon Boat Racing Equestrian Fast-Pitch Five-Pin Bowling Floor Curling Golf Hockey
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Horseshoes Ice Curling Lawn Bowling Mountain Biking Pickleball Slo-Pitch Snooker Soccer Squash Sturling Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Triathlon Whist
How to register 1
Choose your Sport
2
Choose your Zone Sport Coordinator
3
Submit registration forms and submit fee
For registration dates and more information visit our website www.55plusBCgames.org
oakbaynews.com
A14 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Canada’s D-Day contributions highlighted at weekend event Rick Stiebel News Staff
An event on Saturday provides a rare opportunity to share in an in-depth historical look at Canada’s contribution to D-Day efforts that culminated in the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 1944. It’s fitting that “More Than D-Day: Remembering Canada’s Involvement in the Normandy Campaign, and the Liberation of France” will take place at the Bay Street Armoury. Members of the Canadian Scottish Regiment, at that time and to this day based out of that armoury, were among the first Canadian Soldiers ashore, and the regiment has managed to preserve first-hand diary accounts from soldiers who took part in the battle. Operation Overlord and its centrepiece battle of D-Day is one of the most recognizable moments in the Second World War, said Kate Humble, the curator at Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard National Historic Site and BC Coastal Field Unit. “It brought together multiple nations and all three branches of the armed forces in the largest seaborne invasion in history,” she explained. “We are keen to connect the people of Victoria with their
1 p.m. about the latest research into Canada’s involvement in Operation Overlord. “It’s a great opportunity for people to discover their local military museums and hear a top-notch historian all in one place for free,” Humble said. Participants include the Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum, the 5th Field Regiment Museum, the Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum, Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse Historic Site, and the Victoria Scale Modellers Club. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., includes Second World War Canadian military vehicles on display, the forward fuselage of a Lancaster bomber, miniature military dioramas depicting battlefield scenes, military uniforms and equipment and field kits and firearms. There will be an audio-visual presentation on D-Day and the Normandy campaign and live military music as well. The Ashton Armoury Museum’s display will highlight how the success or failure of The Bay Street Armoury is hosting an in-depth look at D-Day on Saturday, June 28. (File photo) any military campaign was dependent on the shared past through this event, which will particularly moving.” efficiency of its supply chain, noted Wayne bring home how our local efforts contributed Dr. David Zimmerman from the history Dauphinee, co-curator, militaria for the Ashto the success of the battle. I find the material department at the University of Victoria will ton Armoury Museum. rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com the Canadian Scottish Regiment has to share be on hand to give a talk between 11 a.m. and
Province invests $2.7 million in Indigenous teacher education training Nick Murray News Staff
teacher education training, to try boost Indigenous teacher numbers and practices. The commitment was made The B.C. government will invest $2.7 million in Indigenous in response to the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission’s call for governments to fund higher education institutions to train teachers how to better integrate Indigenous knowl-
BASEBALL vs. KELOWNA SATURDAY JUNE 29 - 6:35 PM
SERIES OPENER vs. OUR CANADIAN RIVALS
SUNDAY JUNE 30- 6:35 PM
FIREWORKS!
CANADA DAY WEEKEND!
MONDAY JULY 1 - 1:00 PM CANADA DAY MATINEE
#YourSummerLivesHere
778-265-0327
harbourcats.ticketrocket.co
edge and teaching methods into classrooms. The cash injection was announced by Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT). Currently, the government say Indigenous teachers are under-represented in B.C.’s education system, with only four to six per cent of teaching graduates identifying as Indigenous. “Investing in Indigenous educators has been a call to action for generations,” said Mark. “It empowers Indigenous students to see themselves in their teachers, and Indigenous teachers to continue to act as role models across the education ecosystem. All communities benefit when we embrace our diversity.” The funding includes $1.4 million toward teacher education seats for Indigenous students. Additionally, NVIT will receive $730,000 for two master of education cohorts, in partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC). An additional $600,000 to integrate Indigenous knowledge and culture into the B.C. teacher education curriculum will provide $50,000 to eight institutions for the B.C. Public Teacher Education Programs and $200,000 for the Associa-
24/ 7
Investing in Indigenous educators has been a call to action for generations. It empowers Indigenous students to see themselves in their teachers, and Indigenous teachers to continue to act as role models across the education ecosystem. — Melanie Mark tion of B.C. Deans of Education to support co-ordination and collaboration across the institutions. Ken Tourand, president and CEO of NVIT said, “NVIT’s five founding First Nations bands had a vision to improve the quality of life of Indigenous peoples through Indigenous education. Its very inception is reconciliation in action. This new funding provides an opportunity to advance this vision to include training future B.C.’s K-12 teachers. NVIT’s learning environment and curriculum are embedded with Indigenous knowledge and ways of being. Ideally, future generations will benefit from classrooms and curriculum infused with the principles of respect, relevance, reciprocity and responsibility first identified in
2001 by Verna Kirkness and Ray Barnhardt [authors of an Indigenous education study].” The 2019 budget is committed to investing in a new K-12 curriculum that makes sure all children in B.C. are taught about Indigenous culture and history. The province says in 2017-18, the Ministry of Education provided $260,000 to NVIT and UBC to develop and expand Indigenous teacher education programs, and invested $65,000 to create 15 new Indigenous teacher education seats at Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus. To learn more about Aboriginal Education in B.C. visit www2.gov.bc.ca and for information on teacher education programs in B.C. go to bcteacherregulation.ca.
We are your online news source for Oak Bay! www.OakBayNews.com #OakBayNews
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Accordionist headlines New Music Festival
The Raven Baroque music group give performances on Mount Tolmie in full period costumes and funky shoes from their sponsor, Baggins Shoes. (Courtesy Don Kissinger)
Nina Grossman News Staff
Go for baroque this Canada Day Devon Bidal News Staff
The Raven Baroque players give two performances on Canada Day on the top of Mount Tolmie. The concerts have an admission by donation policy. The first show will start at 1:30 p.m. and end at 2:30 p.m., and the next one will run from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. “We usually get a big crowd on Canada Day,” says Don Kissinger, organizer and violinist for the group. The 14-piece baroque music group will be in full period costumes reminiscent of the 1650s, says Kissinger, violinist for Raven Baroque and several other music groups in the area. Baggins Shoes sponsors the July 1 festivities, so all the musicians will be wearing Vans or Converse, he explains.
Friday, June 28, 2019 A15
Raven Baroque has been playing as a group for over 12 years, says Kissinger, who began playing the violin in grade five at Mount Tolmie School. “I like baroque to introduce classical music to people,” he says. “It’s easy listening.” Of all the orchestras that Kissinger plays in, Raven Baroque is the only one with costumes. “It’s fun,” he says. “With the wigs, we look a little ridiculous.” Kissinger says the wigs are too hot for him. So for the summer shows, he grows out his hair to fit the period look without the wig. Each of the concerts on July 1 will be different and will feature the “hits” from Vivaldi, Bach, and many more. says Kissinger. Chairs will be provided for the first 100 guests and admission is by donation.
AVAILABLE NOW Look for the summer issue of Tweed Magazine available NOW
Also available online at www.oakbaynews.com oakbaynews.com
Greater Victoria music lovers can hear music from a renowned accordion player in Oak Bay this July at the fifth annual Oak Bay New Music Festival. Dutch accordionist Erica Roozendaal will dazzle music lovers at the festival set for July 13-14, put on through a partnership between the Victoria Composers Collective (VCC), the Canadian Music Centre in B.C. and Oak Bay Music. The weekend starts with a coffee social at Good Earth Coffee House Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Visitors will have a chance to meet and chat with some of the upcoming performers and musicians. “This will be the perfect opportunity for the public to learn more about the festival and about the ideas of the musicians/composers, in a relaxed and informal setting,” says VCC co-director Alex Jang. On Saturday night, the first performance will feature performers from the Victoria Composers Collective and will include Infinity for Morton by Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith, as well as works by composers from around the world including Galina Ustvol-
Dutch accordionist Erica Roozendaal is headlining the fifth annual Oak Bay New Music Festival July 13 and 14 at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church. (Facebook/Erica Roozendaal) skaya (Russia) and Elisabeth Lutyens (United Kingdom). Victoria composer Sylvia Rickard will also premier unperformed work by Décio Arapiraca (Brazil), grandfather to VCC member Maria Eduarda Martins. Sunday’s two concerts will both feature Roozendaal, who is visiting Canada from the Netherlands. “Around the age of 10, I realized that I wanted to be a musician…” Roozendaal said. “My biggest joy was writing my own
songs, soundscapes, and learning to play all the music I heard and found in libraries and later on the internet.” Roozendaal will play music by both Canadian composers and herself – many of her own melodies inspired by Dutch folk melodies. The 2019 Oak Bay New Music Festival is on July 13-14 at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church – 1701 Elgin Rd. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com or at the door.
A16 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
HomeFinder Find a place to call home
Downtown sees tenfold increase in condo units Nicole Crescenzi News Staff
Cranes have taken over the city’s skyline while pylons and reroutes have taken over the streets below. This ongoing development boom has seen a rapid increase in real estate, retail and rental spaces unparalleled in recent history. According to a new report put forward by the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA), in the past three years alone the number of con-
Region records drop in building permit values
dominium units has increased tenfold. In 2016, the report reads, the number of downtown condo units sat at 122. By the end of 2019, this will sit at 1,218 thanks to 598 condo units completed by 2019, with an additional 620 condo units still under construction in 2019. Comparatively, the number of rental units in the downtown area has only tripled, sitting at 176 in 2016 and estimated to be at 529 by the end of 2019. Retail space has increased by more than 7.5 times, with 18,690 sq. ft. available in 2016, and an estimated 145,230
Wolfgang Depner News Staff
The value of building permits in the Victoria Census Metropolitian Area (CMA) has declined by a considerable margin. According to Statistics Canada, the value of building permits dropped 21
available by the end of 2019. Office space, however has seen a slowdown this year, following a significant jump in 2017 and 2018 with the completion of the sites at 1515 Douglas St. and 750 Pandora Ave. which combined saw an additional 280,000 sq. ft. Despite the new space, office vacancy has seen a dip, dropping from 7.2 per cent in 2017 to 6.4 per cent in 2018. No new office space is currently slated for construction in 2019.
The number of condo units in downtown Victoria has increased by 10-times since 2016. (Black Press Media file photo)
nicole.crescenzi@vicnews.com
per cent from March 2019 to April 2019. Year-to-year, the drop has been even more significant, decreasing more than 27 per cent. Local municipal officials in Greater Victoria issued building permits worth $82 million in March 2019, down from $103 million. The regional decline contrasts with
provincial and national increases. Nationally, the value of permits was up $1.2 billion in April, the largest increase since May 2007, with British Columbia accounting for most of the gain. Overall, municipalities in British Columbia issued $2.2 billion worth of residential permits in April, almost
doubling the previous record set in June 2018. Vancouver’s CMA drove much of this increase, as developers were trying to beat increases in development cost charges. New development permits for multi-family dwelling permits alone added up to $880 million. wolfgang.depner@saanichnews.com
OPEN HOUSES JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2019
ESQUIMALT
566 Head St. $719,900 2 Bed, 2 Bath. MLS 412443 Sat, Jun 29, 1-3pm Robyn Hamilton, 250-384-8124 Pemberton Holmes
OAK BAY
3034 Larkdowne Rd. $899,000 3 Bed, 2 Bath. MLS 412236 Sat, Jun 29, 1-3pm Dana Reiter & Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216 Pemberton Holmes
3466 Plymouth Rd. $1,099,000 3 Bed, 2 Bath. MLS 409023 Sun, Jun 30, 1-3pm May Lee, 250-589-6811 Pemberton Holmes
SAANICH EAST
2676 Foul Bay Rd. $935,000 5 Bed, 3 Bath. MLS 412318 Sat, Jun 29, 1-3pm May Lee, 250-589-6811 Pemberton Holmes
VIEW ROYAL
19 - 2319 Chilco Rd. $674,900 4 Bed + Den, 4 Bath MLS 408289 Sat, Jun 29, 1-3pm Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216 Pemberton Holmes
WESTSHORE
ARNCOTE MEWS 817 Arncote Ave. $549,900-$565,000 incl. GST 3-4 Bed, 3 Bath. Sat & Sun, 1-4pm Ed G. Sing 250-744-3301 REMAX Camosun arncotemews.com
Southpoint Ridge 1231 Flint Ave Starting at $524,900 Saturday & Sunday, 1-3pm Mike Hartshorne & Jenn Raappana 250-474-4800 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty www.SouthpointRidge.ca
McCormick Meadows 3537 Honeycrisp Ave. Starting at $779,900 Saturday & Sunday, 1-3pm Mike Hartshorne & Jenn Raappana 250-474-4800 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty www.McCormickMeadows.com
ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE
TO WIN! Go to Hawaii.com to start submitting contest entries. Earn more points on Hawaii. com for more chances to win.
ALASKA AIRLINES
Round-trip air travel for two to Kauai, Hawaii
GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA 3 nights run-of-house accommodations
KAUAI ATV & KOLOA ZIPLINE
Two (2) gift cards for Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour
KUKUI GROVE $200 gift card
KAUAI COFFEE COMPANY Two (2) tickets for new tram tour
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 4-day car rental
Your complete source for island travel.
No purchase necessary. Must be 21+ years old to enter. Entries accepted at Hawaii.com until August 12, 2019, 11:59pm Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any use of robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed or similar entry methods or agents will void all entries by you. Employees (and their immediate families) of Oahu Publications, Inc. (Hawaii.com) and all participating sponsors are not eligible. Winner will be responsible for all taxes applicable to the total value of the prize(s) received. Prize(s) are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and must not be used for re–sale. Prize(s) are for travel, accommodations and vouchers during specified dates only. Prize(s) expire approximately one year from the entry deadline. Winner will refer to the prize vouchers for complete details, terms and restrictions. If the winner has any issue with the prize or is not able to redeem the prize(s) as specified they must forfeit the prize and another winner will be drawn. Changes or extensions will not be made by Hawaii.com. Winner authorizes OPI to use their name and likeness for promotion at no additional compensation. Winner will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Oak Bay News Fri, June 28, 2019
BCClassifieds.com
Friday, June 28, 2019 A17
www.oakbaynews.com A17
ONLINE bcclassifieds@blackpress.ca IN PRINT 1.866.865.4460
...in your community, online and in print
Community Announcements
Employment Education Employment
Legal Notices
Help Wanted
CRIMINAL RECORD?
Why suffer Employment/ Licensing loss? Travel/ Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-347-2540. accesslegalmjf.com
Planerman
Planerman required for North Okanagan Sawmill. We offer competitive wages and benefit package as well as the opportunity to live in one of BC’s most beautiful areas. Please email resume: netimber@junction.net
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
WITH BLACK PRESS STARTS HERE
Employment Education Employment Business Opportunities
RN / NICU RN Needed for in home 1:1 Pediatric Respite/Nursing care for medically fragile children in your area. Offering union wages, paid training and full support. For full details and to apply visit: www.resourceability.ca
Personal Services Employment
Medical Health
Career Service / Job Search
Job Search Program July 22nd - Aug 16th | Mon-Fri 9:30-2:30pm For eligible unemployed or underemployed adults 19+ Phone: 250.478.9525 ext 241 or Email: framework @worklink.bc.ca to set up an interview. Go to: www.worklink. bc.ca/framework -program/ For more details.
Education/Trade Schools
APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline June 30, 2019 Send applications to fbula@langara.ca. Details at https:// langara.ca/ programs-and-courses/ programs/journalism/ scholarships.html
YOUR NEW CAREER
GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550 OR Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to (604) 739-5600 For Your FREE benefits package.
Merchandise for Sale Employment
Misc. for Sale 10 in Delta Miter Saw Model#34-079, $45 250-812-6076 Char-Broil Patio BBQ Electric - $100.00 250-384-9300 Chrysler 300 Rocker Panel $18.00 250-812-6076 Custom crafted LEFTY golf clubs - full set. 250-661-3858 FREE Double dresser, good condition 250-656-3544 FREE Double dresser with bookcase top, good condition. 250-656-3544 Iphone 6 unlocked $215.00 250-812-6076
(Relief) Fibre & Mill Services Supervisor Castlegar, BC
Mercer Celgar is North America’s newest and largest softwood kraft pulp mill, located in Castlegar, B.C. Mercer Celgar is part of Mercer International, which also owns and operates three world class softwood mills and a sawmill in Germany. All mills continue to invest in their core assets and investigate new revenue streams in the emerging bio-economy to further improve their long term viability. Presently we are seeking applications for the following position: (Relief) FIBRE & MILL SERVICES SUPERVISOR Opportunity exists immediately for a safety committed (Relief) Fibre & Mill Services Supervisor at our Castlegar facility to complement our Operations crews. We are an innovating team that is looking for creative people to work within our ďŹ bre handling team. Reporting to the Area Manager the F&MS Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations in our wood and material handling departments. This includes the safe operation and supervision of our chipping facilities, log yard and mobile equipment eet. Knowledge of mobile equipment is an asset for this position. Previous experience in a supervisory role is a beneďŹ t for applicants as well. The successful applicant will have the following abilities: t 4VQQPSU B 8PSME $MBTT 4BGFUZ 1SPHSBN t "CJMJUZ UP NBJOUBJO GPDVT PO TBGFUZ UISPVHIPVU BMM BDUJWJUJFT t $BQBCJMJUZ PG MFBEJOH EJWFSTF UFBNT PG QFPQMF t &YDFMMFOU WFSCBM BOE XSJUUFO DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t 5IF BCJMJUZ UP XPSL XJUIJO 8PSE &YDFM 0VUMPPL BOE PUIFS PQFSBUJPOBM TPGUXBSF packages t #F BCMF UP PSHBOJ[F BOE QSJPSJUJ[F XPSL UBTLT t 5IJOL JOOPWBUJWFMZ BOE DSFBUJWFMZ This position will relieve for 2 distinct shift schedules: the ďŹ rst shift is a 12 hour dayshift on a 4 days on, 4 days o rotation; the second shift is a weekday, dayshift schedule. Scheduling will be determined with as much notice as possible, however the successful applicant must be able to sometimes adapt on relatively short notice. .FSDFS $FMHBS JT BO JOOPWBUJWF BOE QSPHSFTTJWF NJMM "T B MFBSOJOH PSHBOJ[BUJPO we are working together to be the best for our communities, our environment and our future. We oer unparalleled career development and challenging work opportunities, a collegial and stable work environment and an incomparable family and recreational oriented life style along with competitive pay, beneďŹ ts and pension package. For the discerning professional looking to make a dierence, this is a rare opportunity! If you want to live in one of the most desirable places in Canada, then you will want to know more about Mercer Celgar! Go to www.mercerint.com. Want to know about Castlegar & the Kootenays? Go to www.castlegar.com When applying for this position please quote reference id: 2019-04. Think you can make a dierence? Then send your resume to: HR@celgar.com by June 30, 2019 We thank all applicants. Only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted. Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment‌ our future!
Black Press Media is the leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Washington State, California, Alaska and Hawaii. Over 2,000 talented employees work with us delivering unique community news and information across a full suite of digital and traditional media channels. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.
CIRCULATION COORDINATOR (VICTORIA)
The Victoria News is looking for a permanent full time Circulation Coordinator for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision set you apart from other applicants.
DRIVER (LADYSMITH)
Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held media company, has an immediate opportunity for a Permanent part-time Driver at their Ladysmith location. Requirements are Class 3 with Air License required, clean driver’s abstract, forklift Certificate an asset, experience with a pallet jack an asset. Must be able to lift minimum of 25 lbs. Must be reliable, pay attention to detail, ability to work alone and have excellent communication skills. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities.
SOCIAL MEDIA SQUAD (NORTH ISLAND)
A position for the Social Media Squad in North Vancouver Island is available within Black Press Media, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers and websites in B.C., Alberta and the U.S. The job is permanent and part-time, working with Black Press Media in that region and reporting to the B.C. Digital Editor. A vehicle, smartphone, and valid B.C. driver’s license are required
MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST (PORT HARDY, GOLDSTREAM)
The right candidate will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, specifically suited for both online and print with the ability to work well under deadline pressure. This position will be a key contributor to our websites and social media engagement. Advanced video and photography skills will be key attributes, along with an extensive knowledge of social media best practices and a strong understanding of how to tailor online content accordingly. You will have a diploma/degree in journalism, including training in broadcast media and be comfortable working in a variety of environments.
MULTI-MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT (CAMPBELL RIVER, SAANICH)
Black Press Media has an exciting opportunity for a Community Multi-Media Sales Consultant that will be focused on providing digital and print solutions for our local clients. This individual will be a high energy, enthusiastic go-getter to take our leading print and digital advertising solutions to market. You will put your multitasking skills to good use as you balance dayto-day advertising requirements for existing customers with growing business through discipline and dedication to acquiring new customers.
APPLY today WITH YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO CAREERS@BLACKPRESS.CA , BE SURE TO REFERENCE THE JOB AND LOCATION YOU’RE APPLYING FOR. PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. For more information on these vacancies and other regions throughout BC visit: www.blackpress.ca/careers
A18 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
A18 www.oakbaynews.com
BCClassifieds.com
www.oakbaynews.com
Fri, June 28, 2019, Oak Bay News
Complete guide to professional services in your community
Service Directory
1-866-865-4460
Business Services
Business Services
Business Services
Business Services
Business Services
Business Services
Business Services
Business Services
Electrical
Gutters & Downspouts
Handy Persons
Hauling & Salvage
Painting & Decorating
Painting & Decorating
Plumbing
Upholstery
FREE ESTIMATES Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544
Upholsterer Needs Work Your fabric or mine. 250-480-7937
250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s,Res./Comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
Fencing ALL TYPES OF FENCING • Repairs • Reliable • On-Time Free Estimates 250-888-8637
Gutters & Downspouts
Gutter Problems? Abba Exteriors Can Help! • Cleaning • Repairs • Installs • Etc. *Senior’s Discount *WCB *Insured
778-433-9275 abbaexteriors @gmail.com
• Carpentry • Drywall • Plumbing • Tiling • Electric • Kitchen & Bath 20 yrs exp. Fully insured.
SAFEWAY PAINTING
Hauling & Salvage $20 & Up Garbage & Garden Waste Removal. Senior Disc. Free Estimates. 250-812-2279
(250)889-5794 Diamond Dave Window & Gutter Cleaning, Roof-De-Moss, Gutter Guards, Power Washing. Free estimate
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL You load Bins. 12 Yard Bin ONLY $100 + dump fee OR We do it all! 250-361-6164
Career Opportunities
A Professional Woman Painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 30yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220
Alain 250-744-8453 www.justrenoz.com
250-380-7778 GRAND Xterior Cleaning • Windows • Repairs • Gutters • Roof De-Moss • Pressure Wash
Career Opportunities
$20/hr - High Quality, Free Estimates, Intr/Extr, 20yrs exp. Glen 778-746-1160
RENO SPECIALIST
Career Opportunities
2VBESB 4U 7JDUPSJB #$ t t XXX MVNCFSXPSME OFU
t 0ĂśDF 4UBĂľ t #PPN 5SVDL 0QFSBUPST t :BSE 4UBĂľ t $BTIJFST t $VTUPNFS 4FSWJDF t 8BSFIPVTF
www.peacockpaintingvictoria.ca
SAVE-A-LOT Hauling. We take it all! Furniture, appli.’s, garden waste & more. Low rates. Seniors discounts. Best Service. Brad 250-217-9578
• High Quality • Organized Interior ~ Exterior • Residential • Commercial
Jeff 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member of BBB
Give them power. Give them confidence. Give them control. GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE!
Lumberworld is seeking to ďŹ ll a variety of part time & full time positions. Please apply in person at: 2VBESB 4USFFU or e-mail: DBSFFST !MVNCFSXPSME OFU All inquires in conďŹ dence, wages commensurate with experience
Merchandise for Sale Employment
Merchandise for Sale Employment
Rentals Employment
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Commercial/ Industrial
TIMBER FRAME AND LOG BUILDING SUMMER SALE. Seasoned Douglas Fir, direct to you savings. Delivery/assembly available. Island School of Building Arts. Details: www.isba.ca/store or call
Ideal Qualicum Beach retail or ofďŹ ce space. Dividing existing space into new approx. 800 and 1100 sq ft units. Located at the center of shopping in Liquor Store mall. Units have heat pump/AC, rear parking and delivery door. $15/sq ft plus water, percentage of property tax and insurance. 250-752-9892 or bjhodgson@shaw.ca
Large bag of Small Ladies & new clothes. $45 takes all, 250-721-0700 Mans & Ladies Golf Clubs, Bags & Carts, $100 each 250-384-9300 Medium size freezer, works well, $75.00 250-721-0700 New OfďŹ ce folders bundle of 25 for $12.00 250-721-0700 North Country 12 Speed bike, needs TLC $65.00 250-721-0700 Orthotic Boot $20.00 250-812-6076 Spider plants, small medium and large, $8.00 to $25.00 250-721-0700
250.247.8922
Misc. Wanted Galleon Books & Antiques • Antiques • Books • Furniture • China • Collectibles • Jewelry Estates & Private Libraries Purchased. 250-655-0700
Conveniently PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE
IN YOUR
PAJAMAS
It’s so easy to get started‌call
250.480.3277 circulation@oakbaynews.com www.oakbaynews.com
OAK BAY
NEWS
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Friday, June 28, 2019 A19
FOR SALE in your community
Get info about an ad sent right to your phone by messaging the text code to 57000
2014 Yamaha XT250
$3,000
Canoe/kayak hybrid
$1,000
New mat cutter
$75
Bricklayers and mason’s assistants
HIRING
BC SPCA ADOPTABLE PETS Rollie - Corgi Dog
BC SPCA
Cute Cuddley Domestic Short Hair Cat
BC SPCA
Text code: HU3UDP North Saanich Text code: E6FEAH West Shore
Hot tub for sale - just in time for summer
$3,000
Text code: 9V43MP Saanich
Text code: VUVCCX Victoria City
Royal Bay 2 bedroom 1 bath w/d laundry in suite
Spectacular and affordable 3 bed townhome plus legal 1 bedroom suite!
$1,698
Mini truck Mitsubishi Minicab VX special edition
$699,900
$5,500
Victoria City 250-388-7722 Bruce - Domestic Short Hair Cat
Victoria City 250-388-7722
BC SPCA
Emily - Rat Small Animal
BC SPCA
Text code: ATPKAP North Saanich Text code: PRJG3Y West Shore
New Cycleops Magneto trainer
$100
Text code: CPJLU9 West Shore Homeowner/ Handyman’s tool package
$690
Curtis Masonry
FOR HIRE
Text code: XKY9LQ Central Saanich BBQ grill
$50
Victoria City 250-388-7722 Surface Pro 4
Victoria City 250-388-7722
$850
Managerial accounting textbook
$60
Text code: EKFGFT Saanich Deluxe ITX gaming computer in node 202
Floatation device
$50
$600
Text code: XQJJVT Esquimalt
JVC home audio/ theater system
$100
Text code: 7VLG6E Victoria City Roller blade protective gear and sport bag
$75
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (2017) with keyboard and pen
Text code: HAUENV Victoria City
Text code: QJXF33 Saanich iPad Pro 12. 9” smart keyboard
$200
$800
Text code: 79EELL Victoria City Bauer 1S skates
$400
Text code: N3LAMY Victoria City Coleman extreme cooler
$80
Ladies bike
Aluminum Mac miniOctober 2014
$490
Deluxe gaming computer - fast and good-looking Text code: VDHVMJ Victoria City
Text code: AE3JWG Saanich
Text code: DDTUXP Victoria City
Giant Sedona mans bike 19” frame
$145
$850
Text code: RHUWJU Central Saanich
Text code: L9EGG4 Oak Bay
Text code: UGLFVT Victoria City
HP Pavilion A6200N price reduced
West marine inflatable 2 person kayak
27” 5k Retina iMac
$1,990
$60
$350
$190
Text code: RU7UJ9 Victoria City Text code: LJQEVN West Shore Wii U
$180
Text code: LRNFM9 West Shore 48 volt and 500watt Bafang motor
$500
Text code: 7GD7KC Saanich
Text code: 496Y9T Victoria City
Text code: Q6DHGV Esquimalt Text code: 9AJNUH Saanich Freenas 11. 2 server
$975
Text code: AMVKQL Victoria City
Basically new highend rocker board
$80
Text code: DTXN7A Victoria City Ladies Velo bike
$60
Text code: VM7VX6 Victoria City
iMac (27 inch, mid 2011)
$450
Acer Alpha switch 12
Text code: RTR9CT Esquimalt Shimano Dura Ace 9120 disk groupset (take off)
$375
$1,500
Text code: QXRG3A Esquimalt
Text code: EAK4DY West Shore
Text code: U7CURK Victoria City
Text code: A9NLJ6 Victoria City
Text code: MPVKTE Victoria City
To see your stuff in print for as little as $5, place your ad on UsedVictoria.com and select the Print Upgrade option.
A20 Friday, June 28, 2019
Oak Bay News
www.oakbaynews.com
Sterling Silver
Beef Prime Rib Steak
3 REASONS STERLING SILVER IS SUPERIOR
Family Size Savings or Roast, Bone-In $22.02/kg
1. Handpicked from the best of the highest grade of beef 2. Beautifully marbled for succulent texture
On Sale
9
99
3. Expertly aged to maximize tenderness Xh\ lb[ah]mm i^ ƇXpiol
Cut from Canada AAA Beef Bergen Farms
BC Raspberries
Grown in Abbotsford or Qualicum 1lb/454gPack Weather Permitting
On Sale
You Save $5.50/lb
Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillets
Lay’s
Thrifty Kitchens
240–255g 24 2 4 or or Poppables 141g 14 41
Fresh Beef Sirloin or Chicken Breast Assorted Flavours Produced in Victoria 140–160g
Potato Chips
Boneless, Skin-On First of the Season! $17.60/lb
On Sale
599
Save up to 2.10/100g
You Save 2
Save up to 99
$
Breyers
Creamery Style Ice Cream 1.66L
Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Compliments
Bubly Sparkling Water 12x355ml, Gatorade 6x591ml or 8x355ml il @XmXhb il =koXƄhX TXn]l 12x500ml
700g or iÖGO Yogurt 2kg
Soft Drinks,
Clip before you shop, or download our FREE mobile app & show this coupon at the checkout on your mobile device.
100
Thursday, June 27 – Sunday, June 30
On Sale
699
AX[a
You Save $3
You Save $1
4 Days of Smiles
399
AX[a
AX[a
Cheese
On Sale
399
349
¢
• On Sale
On Sale
26
M]l `
$
Kabobs
On Sale
388
AX[a
AX[a
Save up to $2.30
Save up to $8
Get
All Garden Items Perennials, Annuals, Hanging Baskets, Soils and More! Selection May Vary by Location
20
%
Off Xn Qbee
Bonus Miles
when you spend $100 or more in one transaction*
20 % LƂ X
On Sale
M]l eZ
n Qbe e
*Coupon valid Thursday, June 27 – Sunday, June 30, 2019 at all Thrifty Foods locations in BC excluding Liquor Stores, redeemable in-store only. Receive 100 Bonus Miles when you spend $100 or more in a single transaction. AIR MILES Card must be scanned as part of the transaction. No cash value, non-extendable and non-transferable. Cannot be combined with similar Spend/Get offers Minimum spend excludes purchases of lottery, tobacco, gift cards, prescriptions, Tim Hortons® coffee, applicable tax and/or enviro fees, deposits or charges and other goods and services as specified. This coupon must be presented at the time of qualifying purchase. Miles take up to 14 business days to appear in your account. ®™ Trademarks of AM Royalties Limited Partnership used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. Partner and Supplier and Retailer trademarks are owned by the respective Partner, Supplier, and Retailer or authorized for their use in Canada.
PLU 95710
Pj][bXem bh ]Ƃ][n ohnbe WED, July 3, 2019