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Colwood to host electric vehicle charging stations Three public stations in planning for spring
Sharon Jones, a teacher at David Cameron elementary, takes part in a demonstration on Monday to show her disappointment with the provincial government’s decision to legislate an end to collective bargaining with teachers.
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Colwood will enter the green technology economy after approving plans to host three public electric vehicle charging stations by this spring. The City awarded Powertech Labs, a subsidiary of B.C. Hydro, a contract potentially worth $101,000 to design and manage installation of the stations at three locations — Juan de Fuca library at West Shore Park and Recreation, at the park-and-ride on Ocean Boulevard and at Colwood city hall. West Shore recreation still needs to agree to host a station, but the tentative plan calls for 240 volt, Level 2 charger at city hall and near the library, which can recharge a car battery in four to six hours. The park-andride is slated for a Level 1, 120 volt plug, which would take 12 hours for a full charge. Whether stations offer electric vehicle charging for free — under law only B.C. Hydro can sell electricity -— remains in question. Electricity costs could be recouped by charging for the parking space. “Free is a likely outcome, but that’s for council to decide,” said Coun. Judith Cullington. “It would probably cost more to put in infrastructure to charge a fee than we’d get back in fees. “The reality is after installation, charging stations will be used very little. As electric vehicles become more common, they’ll get used more,” she noted. “Council could start them off as free, and track the use. If it costs a lot of money, maybe we should charge a fee for the parking space.” PLEASE SEE: Solar Colwood, Page A10
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Teachers take job action to the street Charla Huber Kyle Wells News staff
West Shore teachers united with colleagues across the province Monday with an after school demonstration in the wake of the government’s threat to legislate their contract. Teachers gathered at David Cameron and Colwood elementary schools as well as Belmont and Edward Milne community school. At Belmont, about 50 teachers held waved signs to the supportive honks from passing cars. “We’ve been hearing we will be legislated back to work,” said Ruth McDonald, a special education teacher at Belmont
secondary. “They are not negotiating fairly with us.” McDonald said she has struggled to provide for the 49 students in her case load. “I started just as case loads increased,” McDonald said. “I am spread incredibly thin and I am trying to support these students and I am trying to support their teachers.” Teachers have been in Phase 1 of their job action since September, where they have refused to conduct administrative duties and have focused on teaching. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation announced it has applied to the Labour Relations Board to set the next phase of a legal job action, but the local teachers’ union said this dem-
onstration won’t go beyond Monday. “This is one day only. It’s not affirmative action and not a picket, it’s only a demonstration to get some attention,” said Patrick Henry, president of the Sooke Teachers Association. Key issues are class size and getting support for special needs students, Henry said. “This is not about salary, it’s not about getting a raise,” he said. “The most important thing is education funding.” “I don’t want a wage increase necessarily,” McDonald added. “Most of us would take zero if we could have good schools.” On Veterans Memorial Parkway, Sharon Jones, a teacher
of the deaf and hard of hearing at David Cameron, said she wants the public to understand how much teachers care about their students. “I think in school what we’re trying to teach kids is that you can compromise and you can solve problems when you come together and talk,” Jones said. “I think they’re doing the opposite of what we try to teach kids to do everyday in the classroom.” Laurie Tighe, a teacher at Millstream elementary, finds it discouraging the government still won’t bargain beyond its zero-net mandate. “I felt really upset that it was same as usual,” Tighe said. “They can’t negotiate so they legislate.”
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The B.C. government is keeping tight-lipped about which properties it intends to sell to help reverse the deficit budget presented this week. “I come from a real estate investment background, and the last thing you want to show your hand on the properties you’re going to be selling,” said Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. Falcon would only identify a parking lot on the west side of Menzies Street across from the B.C. legislature among the Victoria area properties. “This is almost three acres of land that’s sitting there being used for staff to park. We can have a development take place there, with underground parking so staff can still park, but also get the benefit of all the construction jobs.” The Provincial Capital Commission developed its own list of surplus properties between 2003 and 2005, by order of former premier Gordon Campbell. PCC board chair Bill Wellburn said he can’t share the list, but was able to give a sense for the board’s priorities. Crystal Garden, the CPR Terminal Building and the Tourist Information building on Wharf Street are all iconic, revenue-generating assets, he said. St. Ann’s Academy, while iconic, does not generate revenue, he said. The PCC also owns the waterfront parking lot down from Wharf Street, beside Wharfside Seafood Grille. Wellburn said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if this underutilized property is listed for sale. Many other lesser known, undeveloped PCC properties hug the
Two teen boys were robbed by two teenagers in the area of Westshore Town Centre last Wednesday afternoon, West Shore RCMP say. RCMP confirmed one underage male has been arrested and charged with robbery and uttering threats. Police are aware of the identify of a second male suspect and are still investigating, said Sgt. Max Fossum. Fossum said a boy was robbed of his IPhone in the mall area, but couldn’t provide details of the incident. The precise ages of the boys involved weren’t available, but all are considered minors. Last week a parent posted on an online forum that two young boys were badly traumatized after being threatened and then robbed by two youths wielding a knife and baseball bat. The parent told the Gazette her boys were robbed of an IPhone and bus pass on the sidewalk on Jacklin Road at 5:30 p.m. by two older teens, a few minutes before she planned to pick them up near Tim Hortons. She requested anonymity, fearing for the safety of her boys. “Kids should stay in groups together and not be lured away,” she said. “And I think Langford should have more to do for teens.”
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Provincial Capital Commission land in Langford and View Royal, marked in red, could potentially be sold off under the provincial government's plan to shed excess properties. TransCanada Highway in Langford and the Galloping Goose Trail in View Royal. For instance, the PCC owns a square block of forest on the west side of the Trans-Canada, indistinguishable from neighbouring Mill Hill regional park. The new Victoria Bowmen archery field in View Royal is on PCC land near Watkiss Way and Burnside Road. The PCC also owns much of the forested property on Skirt Mountain abutting the highway from Goldstream Park into Langford. The South Skirt Mountain residential development is planned for the forest area above these PCC lands. The priority is to retain these green corridors when they can been seen from the road, Wellburn said. Many, however, extend over a hill and beyond the sight lines
of drivers. “It just doesn’t make sense,” he added, not to open these up to development opportunities. The PCC website notes these undeveloped properties “preserve the existing trail system and the natural beauty of the viewscapes along the highway approaches to the Capital.” The move to sell 100 government properties deemed surplus prompted three PCC board members to resign last week — Victoria Coun. Geoff Young and Saanich councillors Dean Murdock and Nichola Wade. Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan (NDP) argues selling off public assets to boost revenues is bad pubic policy and called it a government operating in “panic mode.” Funds from lands and buildings
sold should be reinvested back into the PCC, he said, and not flow into government general revenue. He suspects the government is seeking to dismantle the PCC, an organization entrusted with the stewardship of iconic landmarks in Victoria. Indeed last month, the provincial government announced Shared Services B.C. would take over management of PCC’s assets. “The whole process is about selling off the cutlery to pay for current bills,” Horgan said. “Selling off land over 12 months to meet short-term budget is a fire-sale. “In the legislature Falcon said there is a long-term plan for 12 months, well in 12 months there is an election.” —with files from Tom Fletcher and Edward Hill editor@goldstreamgazette.com
Long delay for sentencing on child porn conviction Edward Hill News staff
A Langford man convicted of possessing and distributing child pornography more than a year ago has successfully delayed his sentencing until at least August. Nicholas Hans Bichsel was charged in August 2006 with possession of child pornography and
making child pornography available. He was found guilty on Nov. 1, 2010, on both counts at Western Communities Courthouse, but has yet to face sentencing. The possession of child pornography charge dates from Oct. 27 and 28, 2005, and the distribution charge spans Feb. 14, 2004 to Oct. 28, 2005, according to
court documents. The offenses are alleged to have happened in Langford. Crown and defense lawyers held a closed sentencing conference at Western Communities Courthouse on Feb. 16, but that was once again held over. Bichsel’s next court appearance is set for Aug. 30. “The sentencing has been
adjourned a number of times. The delays are a result of the availability of the accused and his council,” said Crown spokesperson Neil MacKenzie. MacKenzie agreed it was unusual for sentencing to drag out for nearly two years, but he doesn’t have all the details behind the delays. He did say the Crown prosecutor has objected
to further delays, but the court accepted reasons of the accused to hold over the decision. Bichsel’s lawyer didn’t respond to requests for comment. “It is probably fair to say it is unusual for a matter to go over for that long. Generally we don’t see this much of a gap between conviction and sentencing,” MacKenzie said.
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Langford man accused of assaulting sex workers to select mode of trial Erin McCracken News staff
The Langford man accused of assaulting and robbing two Victoria sex workers will choose next month how he wants to be tried in court. Edward Charles Burman, 31, was scheduled to appear in provincial court in Victoria last Thursday to decide whether he wants to be tried by a provincial court judge, a Supreme Court of B.C. judge or by supreme court judge and jury. That hearing is now scheduled for March 22. Burman faces five charges after police say they linked the
accused to separate assaults on two female sex workers in Victoria. The 31-year-old was arrested Jan. 12 following a Victoria police investigation into allegations made by a 30-year-old street sex worker who said she was violently sexually assaulted and robbed on Feb. 19, 2011 in the 3000-block of Douglas St. Burman was charged with assault causing bodily harm, sexual assault causing bodily harm and robbery. After the arrest, Victoria officers announced they had matched DNA from that case with forensic evidence in an unsolved December 2009 file
in which another Victoria sex worker reported she had been assaulted and robbed. While in custody, Burman was charged on Jan. 17 with a second round of offences, including aggravated assault and robbery. The day he made bail and was released from the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre on Jan. 27, Burman was ordered by provincial court Judge Susan Wishart to not enter a red zone in Victoria. He was also ordered to not have contact with two individuals and not be in the company of a sex worker. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Nobody likes hospital food, not even pelicans. Pely, a large female pelican, found herself living at Wild ARC in Metchosin after deciding not to migrate south this year. Pely had stopped eating at an animal rescue facility in Manitoba, and not having access to a pool had caused her feathers to become so oily she turned brown. “She was really underweight,” said Wild ARC manager Kari Marks, who received the bird in January. Due to conditions and stress Pely had lost her waterproof coating and was unable to swim. “The water would get close to her skin.” Volunteers tried to feed Pely with a syringe filled with either salmon, herring or other donated fish, but she wouldn’t eat it. After offering many kinds of fish, they offered her smelt. “We did what you would do with someone who is sick and give them something small,” Marks said. Pely loved the smelt and guzzled it down. At that point Wild ARC knew it needed to find enough to keep the pelican eating. Donations from individuals came pouring into Wild ARC after a public plea. The largest donation was 800 pounds of smelt from Bluewater Bait in Victoria. The bait company sells smelt primarily to people who ice fish in central Canada. With the ice fishing season nearly over,
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Pely the pelican was flown to Wild ARC in Metchosin from a centre in Manitoba after she decided to winter up north. Generous donations of smelt, Pely’s favourite food, have helped nurse her back to health. owner Victor Fairholm said they were going to send it back to a distributor until he heard about the pelican. He was glad to help. “She is doing much better,” Marks said, but Pely still needs to be syringe fed to supplement her diet. Wild ARC is currently building an aquatic centre, and was able to accommodate Pely. Five other birds Pely was with died in care in Manitoba. Pely has gained her waterproof coating back and can
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Crown and defence attorneys have agreed to seek a second opinion after a Sooke man was found “marginally fit” to stand trial for murder. Alex Conte, 21, is charged with second degree murder in the death of this mother Sarah Nickerson, who was found deceased the afternoon of Jan. 8 in her mobile home on Otter Point Road. Sooke RCMP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for help that came from a mobile home in the Park Village. Conte was arrested at the scene. Conte appeared in Western Communities Courthouse via video from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam last Thursday, where he is being held. Unshaven with close cropped dark hair, he sat quietly and showed little emotion or reaction during proceedings. Crown prosecutor Christine Lowe told the court a psychiatric assessment found Conte fit to stand trial, although “marginally fit.”
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ext year’s provincial election could be won or lost by how the B.C. Liberal party plays its cards this week in the ongoing dispute with the province’s teachers. The teachers have been on a relatively low-key strike since September. There were concerns then about how job action would affect kids in the classroom. Fortunately, it seems most teachers have kept the negotiations from inconveniencing parents or politicizing students. But this week’s vote to escalate the strike is a magnitude beyond holding back grades on report cards or piling paperwork on administrators. If teachers vote to walk off the job even for one day, you can bet the public will pay a lot more attention to this issue. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. Even if it does, the province will gain little by sticking to its hard-nosed strategy. Teachers spend a lot of time with our kids and play a vital role in the health of local communities. Portraying these frontline workers as greedy or easily replaceable will do little to bolster the B.C. Liberals’ flagging support. Indeed, legislating teachers back to regular duties instead of working harder to negotiate a deal will arm the NDP with more ammo ahead of the 2013 vote.
This government, under Gordon Campbell, paid a heavy political price for showing arrogance toward a labour movement that is still a powerful force in this province. Any currency the Liberals had from the public’s disdain of previous NDP regimes has long been used up.
Unless Premier Christy Clark is in a hurry to go back to her radio job, she needs to stay away from the kind of comment she recently made on her former employer’s station. Clark said she didn’t think the province could make a deal with the teachers. The time has come to appoint a mediator and agree to abide with whatever decisions he or she makes. Teachers, by their considered actions, have so far earned the public’s respect. Now is the province’s chance to do the same. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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efore this week’s budget and Ontario’s big spending hangdebate is drowned out by the over. shouting over the teachers’ NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston dispute, here’s a look says Falcon’s two-per-cent at the main points and spending target is “unrealthe arguments unfolding istic,” and the whole proaround them. gram is motivated mostly The setting for Finance by two by-elections this Minister Kevin Falcon’s year and a general elecfirst budget is what he tion next year. He said the dreaded when Premier proposal to raise general Christy Clark handed him business taxes is a repeat the job. of his effort to save the Recovery is painfully HST, and it won’t happen slow, with mining and if the B.C. Liberals win in petroleum growing and Tom Fletcher 2013. forest products strugB.C. Conservative leader B.C. Views gling to hold and build on John Cummins made the gains made in Asia. This bizarre claim that it’s an and the $3 billion dismantling of the NDP-style “tax and spend” budget, harmonized sales tax moved Falcon and inaccurately accused Falcon to limit overall spending growth to of raising taxes on small business. an average of two per cent for the He also joined the NDP chorus of next three years. That means little outrage over ICBC, B.C. Hydro and or no increase to all areas except medical premium increases. health care, education and social Some other hot topics in the budassistance. get: Despite holding the line on public • Selling assets. The big one here service pay and not replacing 2,000 is B.C.’s liquor wholesaling monoppositions over the next three years, oly, run out of warehouses in KamClark and Falcon had to postpone loops and Vancouver. Falcon insists the elimination of the 2.5-per-cent the private sector does this kind small business income tax to get to of work more efficiently, and union a balanced budget by 2013. And Fal- contracts will be protected in a bidcon has again dangled the prospect ding process. of raising general corporate income The NDP argues that selling off tax from 10 to 11 per cent, but not a monopoly puts this government until 2014. cash cow at risk, and points to priBusiness experts applauded the vate retail stores with higher prices hard line on spending, noting the and lower wages. contrast with Alberta’s big spending The proposed sale of 100 surplus
Crown properties has raised cries of “selling the silverware to buy groceries.” But land sales are nothing new for governments, and Falcon prefers that to raising taxes. • Carbon tax. The last scheduled increase goes ahead in July, adding another penny on a litre of gasoline, followed by a freeze and review of the whole climate program. Ralston says the climate plan is “in tatters,” along with dozens of other policy areas that are also under review after 11 years of B.C. Liberal rule. NDP leader Adrian Dix vows to keep the carbon tax and its offsetting personal income tax cuts, direct carbon tax revenues to transit and rural energy-saving retrofits, and hike the general corporate tax rate from 10 to 12 per cent to pay for it. • HST. Asked what he would have done as finance minister, Ralston suggested getting rid of the HST sooner. Dix continues to misrepresent the HST as solely a transfer to big business, ignoring the small and medium-sized businesses that have a year left to take advantage of input tax credits. Simon Fraser University economist Jon Kesselman has estimated that poor people will be worse off when the HST ends, while the rest of us will see a very small net benefit. tfletcher@blackpress.ca —Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, February 29, 2012
LETTERS
Missed chance for government costs I was listening intently to the budget speech and I believe the government missed an opportunity to reduce government operating costs through the promotion of urban density. Urban sprawl carries many costs that increase operating costs to all levels of government, but in particular the province. • The province and municipalities will reduce costs for service provision as we move towards more compact communities. For instance, out-patient health-care providers, social workers, transportation providers are now increasingly travelling further out to service clients under the current urban sprawl model. If a service provider (e.g., social worker, health-care provider, policeman and so on) can attend two or three appointments within walking distance or short commuting distance by transit or even automobile this is a time saver and also a fuel cost saver. • Also by freeing road capacity government will stop the vicious cycle of trying to catch up to the next subdivision (urban sprawl). This means existing road capacity is used more efficiently thus delaying or negating the need for further road investment for expansion. Correspondingly, there will be measurable decreases in road maintenance and rehabilitation costs. • Governments will also face the direct accident cost savings of decreased incidence of automobile accidents for those commuters that switch modes of travel, through decreased exposure. A tangible benefit measured in million vehicle kilometres travelled. • Countries with the highest levels of walking and biking also have the lowest levels of obesity. This preventative measure is very important as our health-care costs
are projected to increase exponentially. • The chairman of Dofasco addressed a group of Grade 13 students, of which I was one, at Dofasco’s steel mill about 30 years ago at a management ground level training program. He indicated as per a European model, lower operating and transportation costs for individuals is good business for Dofasco. This is why Dofasco encouraged higher density in Hamilton, Ont. It prevents transportation headaches, creates punctuality, and makes their pay go further. Labour accessibility is good for manufacturing, but is also good for all segments of the economy. Density is not a panacea, but it helps make workers’ pay go further in the face of cheaper production costs globally. The government may want to keep this in mind when it faces negotiating labour contracts. Avi Ickovich Langford
NDP conflicting priorities Re: B.C. budget needs to address poverty, justice, Guest Comment; Garrison tees off for golf courses, News, Feb. 22, 2012. In the Goldstream Gazette on Feb, 22 Maureen Karagianis, NDP MLA, says “the budget needs to address poverty and justice.” On the front page, B.C. NDP MP Randall Garrison has introduced a private member’s bill in Parliament to have golf included as a tax write off business expense. The National Golf Course Owners Assocation is thrilled. Austerity measures you say, obviously not in B.C. Margaret Boardman Colwood
Region must unite for greater good Another reason for resi-
dents to demand regional amalgamation — how can we expect our province to be transparent and efficient, when we are failing in our own municipalities. Not only is the overpass issue in Central Saanich a case for amalgamation, but also fire protection, policing, the Blue bridge, Craigflower bridge, Colwood building into the sky, Langford’s 30 per cent growth, View Royal borrowing millions (in anticipation of future revenue) to build a fire hall, bridging our gap with First Nations. And the “borrowing in anticipation,” isn’t that like counting your chickens before they hatch? Meanwhile, the region is screaming for sewage and road infrastructure. All 345,000 of us share each other’s boundaries and offerings — what will it take for us to come together and work as a cohesive society? Bailouts? Maybe civil disobedience is the only way to wake up 13 municipalities. Can you imagine if all 345,000 people in the region said, “sorry mayors and councillors, you are wasting our money, we are not paying our property taxes this year until you implement a plan that will streamline this region.” Then we can, as a united region, put pressure on the province for further requirements. Maybe this year I will be disobedient and send my property tax dollars to the View Royal elementary where my child’s teacher is struggling for resources. View Royal municipality is a prime example of a fiefdom wasting resources on useless projects. One example being: the decommissioning of illegal suites. Why would anyone want to force homeowners to rip out wiring and plumbing and force people to make areas of their homes unliveable? Shouldn’t we be championing affordable housing these days? Good thing I’m an optimist. Even at the height of this regional doom and gloom I believe we have the talent, but do our mayors and coun-
Vision Matters Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered. cillors have the wherewithal? If they don’t, their egos are in the way. Sherry Baird View Royal
Smart meters no help to save We received our new smart meter three months ago. B.C. Hydro’s media campaign boasted that the bill would change very little. We tried various conservation methods to keep our bill the same. The two month bill arrived. We are now paying $100 more than we have ever paid. A meter reader still comes to our home to read the meter. The Hydro brochure suggests that it will eliminate hydro theft. The service is exactly the same but all of us will pay a lot more. This feels like electronic theft. Can we all make a “smarter choice” by asking that they replace the B.C. Hydro management with a less expensive staff? Will B.C. Hydro be giving themselves huge bonuses and pay raises? Will the B.C. Liberals make a smarter choice and stop this deception? Art Bickerton Saanich
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Glaucoma... “the sneak–thief of sight” Glaucoma is a disease that is characterized by higher than average pressures within the eye. Those higher pressures can cause optic nerve damage, which in turn may lead to vision loss. Most types of glaucoma do not have any dramatic or painful symptoms, but develop slowly and subtly over a period of time. Since peripheral vision is generally affected first, most patients never suspect they even have a problem. For that reason glaucoma is called “the sneak-thief of sight.” Although the most common type of glaucoma cannot be cured, if detected and controlled early, vision can be preserved. Early diagnosis is of paramount importance as the damage to sight can not be reversed, but its progress can be halted. Who is at risk for developing glaucoma? Risk factors include: • Family history of glaucoma • Being over the age of forty • Elevated intraocular pressure • Diabetes • High myopia (nearsighted) • Being of African descent • Smoking (another good reason to quit) Your optometrist will routinely check your eye pressure, examine the optic nerve at the point where it enters the eye and assess other risk factors. The optic nerve changes in appearance as glaucoma damages the nerve fibers. Visual field testing can be arranged by your optometrist to check the sensitivity of both your central and peripheral vision. If your optometrist suspects that you have glaucoma, you will be referred to an opthalmologist. If the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment will be initiated. Medication to decrease fluid production or increase drainage is often used to reduce intra-ocular pressure. Compliance to the medication schedule is essential for the preservation of vision. The best way to prevent damage from glaucoma is never to let it progress. You should have your eyes examined regularly to avoid this preventable loss of vision.
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Notice is given that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by proposed Bylaw No. 336 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held at the School House, 1589 Millstream Road, Highlands, BC on Monday, March 5, 2012 commencing at 7:00 p.m. The lands that are the subject of the proposed bylaw comprise approximately 4.21 hectares (10.4 acres) and are described as a part of South ½ of Section 14, Highland District, Except Parcel B (DD 32752I) and Except Parts in Plans 8758, 22965, 40257 and 2812 RW (part of 1786 Millstream Road) and are shown shaded as “Proposed Public 2 Zone” on Map 1.
Shoppers at Langford’s Canadian Tire store helped out injured animals without even trying. The store raised in excess of $5,100 for the SPCA’s Friendly Neighbour Fund which supports injured animals. “It pays for medical costs above and beyond our budget,” said SPCA Victoria branch manager Penny Stone.
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For any person wishing more detailed information, the proposed Bylaw and other related material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding holidays, from Tuesday, February 14, 2012 to Monday, March 5, 2012 at the District of Highlands Municipal Office located at 1980 Millstream Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6H1. You can mail or deliver your comments on this Bylaw to the Municipal Office or by fax to 250-474-3677, or email to LBeckett@highlands.ca to be received prior to 12 p.m. on the day of the public hearing.
“We like to be known as a community-based store — it’s part of our store vision — things like our community chest program let us give back,” Gould said. The donation will go a long way to helping animals in need. “I think it’s amazing, we rely solely on donations to run,” Stone said. “We weren’t expecting this kind of money. This is an absolutely amazing amount of money raised for us.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
The charging station project is being funded through the Clean Energy Fund, a portion of the $3.9 million Solar Colwood federal grant. The feds have allocated $400,000 for electric vehicle infrastructure rebate grants, as long as the province offers $225,000 in matching funds and in-kind work. Cullington said so far, the province has given a “verbal commitment” to give the money. “We are asking for $225,000 from the province,” Cullington said. “That piece is not hard and fast.” Colwood granted Powertech the contract without going to a public tender, which caused discomfort to some members of the public and council. Cullington argued the B.C. Hydro company is one of the few with the experience and technical ability to install a relatively new technology. “This is one group that is leading the way and are helping other municipalities. At this point they are unique in their field,” Cullington said. “This is why we went sole source. We need the experts and the peo-
ple working on this on a daily basis.” She also argued that $40,000 of the federal grant would disappear on March 31 if the City didn’t move quickly on the project. That portion wouldn’t carry forward into the new fiscal year, she said, and can’t be reallocated into other aspects of Solar Colwood. Some members of the public and former councillors have criticized and questioned the validity of Solar Colwood, specifically an alleged lack of transparency on how spending decisions are made, and for the use of some Colwood staff time. “The public involvement has been absolutely minimum, last minute decisions to meet deadlines, done without supportive details,” former councillor Brian Tucknott told council. “When do you intend to involve the public in this debate? Does Colwood believe Solar Colwood is a successful enterprise for the citizens of Colwood?” Doug McNabb told council it has “misplaced priorities” and should concentrate on “core services,” such as fire, police and road infrastructure. “Solar Colwood has been promoted to
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“Highlands Zoning Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 32, (Public 2 Zone - (Portion of 1786 Millstream Road)) Bylaw No. 336, 2012” General Purpose: Bylaw No. 336 rezones the subject land from Amenity 1 Zone (Am1) to Public 2 Zone (P2), an existing zone in the Highlands Zoning Bylaw that has permitted uses of Assembly, Community Hall, Fire Hall, Municipal Hall, School, Recreation Facility, and Non-motorized outdoor recreation. The total floor area of all buildings on a lot in the P2 zone may not exceed 600 square metres (6,460 square feet). The District of Highlands proposes to build a community hall on the subject land.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR VIEW ROYAL NEW fire hall open house. Three concepts for the new fire hall. Feb. 29, 4 to 8 p.m., town hall, 45 View Royal Ave. See www. viewroyal.ca.
SATURDAY WORLD DAY OF Prayer, March 3, 10 a.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 798 Goldstream Ave. PLAYING WITH PAPER origami workshop at the Juan de Fuca library, March 3, 2 to 3 p.m. Call 250-391-0653 for info or see www. gvpl.ca. COAST COLLECTIVE GALLERY, 3221 Heatherbell Rd., present Delightfully Eclectic - Linda Simrose & Friends, until March 11. Meet the artists on March 3, 2 to 4 p.m. See coastcollective.ca.
SUNDAY METCHOSIN POULTRY SWAP March 4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 4450 Happy Valley Rd. municipal grounds near the museum.
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NIGHTS ALIVE FOR youth ages 10 to 15, Shoreline school gym, 2750 Shoreline Dr., Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
VICTORIA WOMEN’S FIELD Lacrosse free introduction clinic, March 11, at the fields at West Shore Parks and Recreation, ages 8-10, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; ages 11-14, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.; ages 15-adults, 1:45 to 3 p.m.
ADULT RECREATIONAL BALLET at Colwood Community Hall, 2219 Sooke Rd., Mondays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. For information call 250-478-1572.
METCHOSIN COMMUNITY HOUSE live services auction, March 11, 2 to 4 p.m. To contribute, call 250-478-5155 or email mcahouse@telus.net. See www. metchosincommunityhouse.com/ servicesauction.htm. LANGFORD WOMENS INSTITUTE meeting March 13, 2012 at 1 p.m. For more information call Josie at 250-478-1900.
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Awards honour region’s leaders Nine individuals and one organization were honoured at the annual Victoria Leadership Awards ceremony Tuesday for their volunteerism, dedication and achievement. Among them, some familiar household names. Former Oak Bay mayor Christopher Causton was selected by Rotary International for his work at the Capital Regional District, during which time he helped to bring about the popular regional park levy and E&N rail trail. Climate scientist Andrew Weaver took home a University of Victoria award. The professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences has been a lead author for the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s ongoing scientific assessments. Kathy Stinson, executive director of Victoria Cool Aid Society, was honoured by the United Way of Greater Victoria. Stinson led the creation of the Access Health Centre, and participates in the Coalition to End Homelessness and Downtown Service Providers. Leanna Hill won the Vancity Youth Award for her work as youth program co-ordinator with Volunteer Victoria. She co-authored UNESCO’s Youth Engagement in National Com-
An Invitation to Nominate Candidates for
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal To honour 60 years of Her Majesty’s Service, the Diamond Jubilee Medals are a visible and tangible way to recognize outstanding Canadians from all walks of life for their contributions to their fellow citizens, to our communities and to our country. MP Randall Garrison, on behalf of the Governor General, has the honour to award 30 of these Medals in the constituency of Esquimalt – Juan de Fuca. MP Garrison has set up a small committee of community representatives to review the nominations and recommend medal recipients.
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University of Victoria professor Andrew Weaver is the co-winner of the Leadership Victoria community leadership award. missions Toolkit, used internationally as a model of youth engagement. Other award recipients were: Mary Ellen Purkis, Bruce Williams, Jeannette Hughes, Sherry LeBlanc and the Pacific Centre Family Services Association. Earlier this month, Naz Rayani was announced as the winner of the lifetime achievement award.
To be eligible for this honour, a person must: Ɓ be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need not necessarily reside in Canada; Ɓ have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada; and Ɓ be alive on February 6th, 2012, the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date. If you wish to nominate an individual, please forward a nomination letter and biography of the individual to the Diamond Jubilee Medal Selection Committee, c/o Randall Garrison, MP, a2 – 100 Aldersmith Place, Victoria BC V9A 7M8. Deadline for nominations is April 1, 2012. For more information on the medal and nomination process, please visit: www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Two Capital Region men recognized for bravery Erin McCracken News staff
A University of Victoria student who lost his life when he took a bullet for a friend, and a naval officer from Esquimalt who risked his life by recovering an unexploded grenade are being recognized for their bravery. Gov. Gen. David Johnston honoured three Canadians with the Star of Courage and 43 more with Medals of Bravery at a ceremony in Ottawa on Feb. 24. Lap Trung Truong accepted the Medal of Bravery for his son, Philbert Truong, a University of Victoria student who was shot and killed outside the Red Jacket Nightclub on View Street on July 19, 2008. A brief verbal dispute led to a man pulling out a gun. Philbert, 20, stepped in front of his friend to protect him, and was shot. Navy Lt. André Bard, who works at CFB Esquimalt, and Leading Seaman David Denman of Shearwater, N.S.
were recognized for risking their lives on Sept. 23, 2009. The military divers were looking for an unknown number of grenades that had been thrown in a pond in Stewiacke, N.S., including one that had malfunctioned and
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Victoria Symphony’s Concerts For Kids, an exciting program of music from Beethoven to African drumming, demonstrates all the noises people make and the rhythms people dance to around the world.
Vic High’s improv team takes regional title Team fundraising to compete at nationals in Ottawa
team’s ability to thrive under the pressure and come out strong in every game. Part of their winning perJoin Vic High Improv formance included a charin the school’s theatre acter event, a game where (1260 Grant St.) teams are asked to develop on March 8 from 7 characters based on inanito 9:30 p.m. for an mate objects suggested by evening of student the audience. Building off performances, as the suggestion of a barbewell as entertainment cue, the students created a by Dave Morris and big, strong, fiery character – Aleisha Kalina. The a piece that had their vetevent includes a silent eran improvisor of a coach auction. Admission is impressed. by donation. “I wish I was as clever, but I’m not,” said Penty. “Their level of commitment is amazing. I would send them out on stage with a senior improviser.” While Penty practises with his students year-round, he says anyone can pick up the first rule of improv instantly. “Don’t say ‘no,’” Penty said. “Say ‘yes, and …’” It’s advice that can be applied to more than just the stage. “Improv helps me be more comfortable with the way that I am because once you’ve been as ridiculous as you are in improv, you’re less self-conscious during the regular day,” Taddei said. “I’m way less aware of how crazy I’m being.” nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Each time before Colleen Maguire steps on stage with her improv team, it’s one of the happiest moments of her life. “We say to each other, ‘We’re going to have fun’ and ‘I love you,’” the Grade 12 Victoria High School student gushes. “It’s in the spirit of love and competition and I try to impart that to the other students as much as possible.” It should come as no surprise that Maguire’s enthusiasm for improv earned her a Spirit of the Games award at the Vancouver Island regional championships, held Feb. 4 and 5 at Vic High. She was one of nine students from Vic High Improv who became the first Victoria students to place No. 1 in the region and qualify for the Canadian Improv Games since the Island joined the competition 10 years ago. “It was such a surreal moment,” Maguire said. “I bawled my eyes out and I’m not a screamer, but I definitely squealed. I didn’t even think about the audience or the judges or the scores at that point. We were hugging and there were trophies and it was overwhelming.” “I don’t think I’ve cried that much publicly in a long time,” added teammate Kathryn Taddei, also in Grade 12. “It’s probably one of the only times I’ve cried out of sheer joy. … The whole team was (exuding) a mixture of disbelief and joy, but now we just need to make it happen.” To make it happen – a.k.a get to Ottawa for the finals April
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Telus backs miracle show The David Foster Foundation announced that Telus is now the marquee sponsor of the foundation’s May 25 to 27 Miracle Concert and Gala Weekend in Victoria as the foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary. “I am so excited to be coming back home to Victoria – my hometown,” said Foster. “To be able to celebrate our 25th anniversary with the Victoria community who supported the foundation from the very beginning is a thrill for me.” Foster announced Josh Groban, Kenny G and American Idol winner Ruben Studdard to the growing list of entertainers who will join him May 26 for the Miracle Concert at Save on Foods Memorial Centre. In August 2011, the Canadian Tenors were named as the first act on board for the once-in-a-lifetime show. Ticket sales for the concert and gala go on sale tomorrow (March 1) at noon. “Telus is pleased to support the exceptional work being done by the David Foster Foundation and we are proud of their tireless efforts to assist organ recipient families at a time when it is needed most,” said Mel Cooper, Chair of the Telus Victoria Community Board. “For 25 years, the David Foster Foundation has helped more than 700 families across Canada. Together, we will continue to support transplant recipients and their families and raise awareness of the importance
David Foster of organ donation in Canada.” Tickets will be available through Select Your Tickets at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre box office, by phone at 250-220-7777, or online at www.selectyourtickets.com. Ticket prices range from $75, $125, and a limited number of $250 VIP seats and are subject to applicable taxes and service charges. The David Foster Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. In addition to helping families with their non-medical expenses, the foundation strives to increase organ donor registration through public awareness campaigns in Canada and the United States. For more information, visit www.davidfosterfoundation.com. llavin@vicnews.com
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Sharing some stories An afternoon of sharing stories about growing up Jewish with painter and author Phyllis Serota is on March 4. “Many of us in Victoria know very little about each other’s early lives. Some of us grew up in Toronto, Calgary, New York, Israel and even Vancouver,” said Serota. “Let’s get together and learn about each other’s history.” Serota will facilitate by reading the chapter Being Jewish on the West Side from her recent memoir entitled Painting My Life, A Memoir of Love, Art and Transformation. The book will be available at the event on Sunday, March 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Congregation Emanu-El Adult Educational Centre, 1461 Blanshard St. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. llavin@vicnews.com
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Poul Hansen admits he might be crazy for investing the time necessary to become an American Orchid Society judge. Hansen spent seven years attaining the title, though his love for orchids is lifelong. He will be among the judges at the Victoria Orchid Society Show and Sale this weekend in the University of Victoria. “Since I was a little kid, I’ve been fascinated with flowers, since tramping through jungles in Ecuador as a child,” he said. “I’ve been fascinated with flowers my whole life.” Hansen grows his own seeds and breeds plants in a greenhouse on his Prospect Lake property using simple methods he picked up in Hawaii in the 1970s.
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Poul Hansen checks an orchid, a Lycaste skinneri, the national flower of Guatemala, in his Prospect Lake greenhouse. He remains a purist, refusing to clone his orchids — a mentality perhaps rooted in his encounters with the flower in its natural environments. Hansen, along with an international team of judges, will look for beauty, form and cultural superiority when he evaluates orchids from all four of B.C.’s
orchid societies. The Victoria Orchid Society Show & Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 3, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 4 in the Student Union Building. Admission is $7 for adults and $6 for students. A portion of proceeds benefit the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
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And the award goes to: 2012 Victoria Leadership Awards honour local heroes The annual Victoria Leadership Awards showcase the distinguished accomplishments of local heroes – our city’s very own Academy Awards for community volunteerism, dedication and achievement. Victoria’s inspiring community leaders were honoured on Feb. 21 at the eighth annual VLA gala at the Fairmont Empress. Led by Leadership Victoria, the awards are a partnership between Leadership Victoria, the University of Victoria, the Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria, the Victoria Foundation and the United Way of Greater Victoria. In all, 29 distinguished nominees were celebrated at the 2012 ceremony. This year’s award recipients are:
Lifetime award recipient Naz Rayani, his son Rasool and granddaughter Aniqa with Il Terrazzo’s Michael Gudgeon.
Emcee Bruce Williams from CTV Vancouver Island is one of this year’s recipients of the Rotary Community Leadership Award.
Vancity Youth Award winner Leanna Hill with Leadership Victoria Alumnus Chris Tilden from Vancity.
Jeannette Hughes, recipient of the Leadership Victoria alumni with Layla Cochrane and Leadership Victoria President Mitchell Temkin.
Sherry LeBlanc receives the Royal Roads University Award from Vice President Cyndi McLeod.
Mary Ellen Purkis, one of the recipients of the University of Victoria Community Leadership Award with Dr. Valerie Kuehne and Dean Bertram from Grand & Toy.
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Dr. Andrew Weaver, one of two recipients of the University of Victoria Community Leadership Award.
The Leadership Victoria Lifetime Achievement Award – Naz Rayani University of Victoria Community Leadership Awards – Mary Ellen Purkis and Andrew Weaver Rotary Community Leadership Awards – Bruce Williams and Christopher M. Causton Vancity Youth Award – Leanna Hill Leadership Victoria Alumni Award – Jeannette Hughes Victoria Foundation Community Leadership Award – PaciďŹ c Centre Family Services Association United Way of Greater Victoria Award for Collaboration and Partnership – Kathy Stinson Royal Roads University Leadership Excellence through Coaching and Mentoring Award – Sherry LeBlanc For more information, visit www.leadershipvictoria.ca
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Some described it as a party — others as a wake. Well over 100 people braved the pouring rain for hours to watch the dismantling of the rail portion of the Johnson Street Bridge last Friday. Many arrived as early as 9:30 a.m. for the show, but it wasn’t until after 1 p.m. that a crane lifted the span and lowered it onto a 100-metre barge. For Gary Mullins the day wasn’t as he envisioned. The senior bridge operator quietly retired after 16 years last spring, despite his deep love for “Big Blue.” He had hoped for a grand event. He planned to use the bridge sound system to broadcast the opera Lakmé for the crowd, but realized it wasn’t possible. “I think of the bridge as two different entities: The railway and the highway, the lovers,”
said Mullins. “Lakmé, if you listen to it … this woman gives her life up for her true love. It’s high opera. It’s wailing and crying, and that’s what I wanted.” Instead, the event was a quiet but good-humoured affair. Many came just to see the engineering feat, others to say goodbye to a significant piece of city history. “I’m really happy to see so many people down here interested in what’s happening,” said Ron Bartrom, who came to watch with his wife. “We just want to acknowledge her and say goodbye because she served us for so long, basically with no trouble,” he said. Bartrom’s also looking forward to the new bridge. “The new one looks very intriguing. It may be just as important as the old one,” he said. Others felt more somber. “We’re witnessing the demolition of an 88-year-old bridge
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that is one of a kind and the only parallel span bridge that Joseph Strauss ever built,” said Ross Crockford. It’s also likely the demise of the 123-year railway link to the downtown, added Crockford, who led the “no” campaign against the City’s plans to replace the Johnson Street bridge. “This is the point of no return.” Jim Jr. Sturgill, of Cobble Hill, came down to take pictures for a book in progress. “We’re just finishing volume two of the E&N Railway, which will be the complete history of the railway from 1905, at the time of purchase by the Canadian Pacific Railway, to present,” said Sturgill, the vice president of the British Columbia Railway Historical Association. Friday’s events will likely appear on the last page of the book, with a target publishing date of September. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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The Saanich Braves won Game 3 of their first-round playoff series the hard way, a 6-5 shootout settled in overtime against the Campbell River Storm on Sunday. But the important thing is they did it, said coach Brad Cook. The Braves and Storm played Game 4 in Campbell River on Tuesday, with the Braves up 2-1 in the series. The teams split 4-1 wins
on Feb. 22 and 24. Game 5 is Wednesday (Feb. 29), 7:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena. Cook found lots of positives from Sunday’s game, despite having to win in overtime on a goal by 21-year-old James Kellington (his hat trick goal) after giving up a 3-1 lead late in the second period. “It’s a pretty important step for our young guys. You could see they were struggling with decisions in the first overtime, and our team was average, but we outplayed the
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Storm in the second OT. And now the young guys will be (that much more) ready (the next time),” Cook said. Unfortunately for the Braves, defenceman Liam Sproule was injured Sunday and is unlikely to return for the playoffs. As of Monday the Peninsula Panthers were up 3-0 in their series over the Oceanside Generals, and the Kerry Park Islanders led the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 2-1. Full story and playoff updates at goldstreamgazette.com. sports@vicnews.com
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For the players on Victoria’s W-League soccer team, swapping names from Highlanders to the Peninsula Co-op Women’s team is as easy as slipping into a brand new jersey. After all, it was one year ago the Highlanders FC team debuted in the W-League. But when a team travels for 15 road games from Vancouver to Los Angeles, the associated
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“The W-League is the last stop for players before they go on to the national level.” – Alex Campbell With men’s and women’s teams in the United Soccer League system, the clubs are not in business to make a profit. Rather, the goal is to bring the highest level of soccer to Victoria. To help make that happen, the women’s team will swap jersey colours from black and gold to red and white. The front of the jersey now bears the same branding as Peninsula Co-op’s retail stores. With 13 gas stations across Greater Victoria, the brand is a familiar one. This isn’t the first time a sports teams in Victoria was named
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a parent volunteer with students in Grade 11 or 12 in Saanich or Sooke School Districts to challenge the District’s policy of charging fees for all the courses and the Necessary learning resource materials and supplies leading to graduation. The BC Advocacy Institute, Inc., will provide free legal advice and pay all court and legal costs to a parent who will legally challenge, in the BC Supreme Court, any board policies that required a parent to pay fees for the student’s required learning program and materials leading to graduation. BC Advocacy Institute Inc. Fax 250-385-0434.
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WALDHUBER, CHRISTINE passed away peacefully on February 20, 2012 at the age of 67. Christl was born on January 27, 1945 in Seefeld, Austria. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Josef, children; Manfred, Wolfgang (Peggy) and Gerhard, grandchildren; Timothy, Joshua and Katie. A celebration of Christl’s life will take place in Metchosin in the Spring.
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ADAMS STORAGE VILLAGE LTD The following lockers will be sold through auction on March 5th 2012 10am if not paid in full. located at 1 Adams Place Victoria, BC. • B*7 Celine Daoust of Victoria Owing $741.00 • J*9 Joseph Coyston of Victoria owing $669.35 • K*19 Cathrine Udy of Victoria owing $1700.25 • K*53 Shaun Myall of Victoria Owing $1683.40 • J*20 / C25 Theresa Younger of Victoria $1524.27 • H*34 Andy Rozentals of Victoria $726.32 Langford Mini Storage (DBA Adams storage Village Ltd) 883 Van-Isle way Victoria, BC. Will be holding auction on the following lockers March 5th, 2012 1pm. • A25a: Murree, Dianna of Cloverdale, BC. owing $439.25 • C07: Osborne, John of Victoria, BC. owing $1233.45 • G24: Bitze, Cameron of Victoria, BC. owing $704.80 • H25: Snedden, Mark of Shawnigan Lake, BC. owing $811.60 SOLD AS IS
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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA JN1CA21D6ST055113 Owner S. Faulkner 1996 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCD5631TA814643 Owner S. Lupkoski Will be sold on March 14, 2012. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm
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EMCO Corporation, a leading National Plumbing, and Heating wholesale supplier is currently searching for a career minded, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual to ďŹ ll the position of counter sales at our busy Victoria location. The primary responsibility is to deliver an exceptional level of customer service. Duties include order taking and expediting, in person and on the phones, pricing and stock inquiries. You must be team oriented, and able to work closely with others. We offer competitive salary, based on experience, and an excellent bonus and beneďŹ ts program If you are interested in being rewarded for your performance, please send your resumes to Adam Barron EMCO Corporation 550 Culduthel Road Victoria BC V8Z 1G1 Fax 475-6282 EMail adbarron@emcoltd.com
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JEAN SMITH Please join us in celebrating the life of Jean Smith on March 5, 2012 at 2pm in Gordon United Church, Goldstream Rd., Langford. Jean passed away on Dec. 23 at Hart House in Victoria. Jean was active in Gordon United UCW for many years and worked in the Colwood Library during the 70’s and 80’s. She is survived by her daughter Sheila, her son David, ďŹ ve grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In recognition of Jean’s favourite colour, please feel free to wear yellow or any other spring colours.
By virtue of the Warehouse Lien Act, Westshore Towing Ltd claims a lien against a 1992 Nissan PathďŹ nder VIN# JN8HD18YXNW019817 owned by Benjamin Jon Hills who is indebted to Westshore Towing Ltd, in the amount of $1279.99 plus costs. The vehicle will be sold at 4240 Glanford Ave on March 6, 2012.
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METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
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LAZY-BOY Recliners $149; 5 Pc Dinettes $139.; Dressers, Chests, Night Tables, Headboards from $29.; Futons; 39” Sleigh-Bed $99.; Box & Mattress sets from $99., QueenSize Mattress, as new $99.; Bunk-Beds $299.; TV Stands, Cabinets, Wall-Units, Corner Stands, Lots Cheap! No HST on All Like New & Good Furniture, Mattresses & All TOOLS! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca
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LAVENDER CO-OP accepting applications for a 1 bdrm, $574/mo. Quiet area, sm pet ok, W/D hook up, insuite storage, lrg bright kitchen. Gross income $25,000.+ share purchase is $2,500. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.
SIDNEY: NEW, 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1700. Avail Apr. 1. Call 250-217-4060.
GORDON HEAD. Large 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, deck + 2-bdrm in-law suite, workshop. 2 F/P NS/NP. $2200. (250)477-6541 VICTORIA DOWNTOWN: Near Cook St. village, new 2 bdrm house stainless 5 apls prvt fenced yard pet ok N/S Mar 1st $1400. 250-383-8800
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ESQ/GORGE, BRIGHT spacious, 2 bdrm grd level, on bus route, laundry, lrg fenced yard, N/S. $1100 mo incls all utils. Avail now. Call 250-384-5466. GLANFORD- Mar 1. 1100 sqft 2 bdrm, quiet/bright. Reno kitch & bdrm closet. w/d, full bath, storage, priv entr, sm yrd, near bus, amens. NS/NP, $1030, ht, h/w, hydro/internet incld. Refs. 250-704-0197.
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STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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COLWOOD, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. 2 level home with an exceptional view. Mins to elem & sec schools. On bus route. Walk to beach & Royal Roads. N/S. Pets neg. $1900 mo + utils. Call 250-478-8146.
CORDOVA BAY- 2 bdrms, W/D, hydro incld. Avail Mar 1. $920/mo. (250)658-4760.
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AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
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SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.
NORM’S PAINTING- 15% offQuality work. Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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GET RID OF IT TODAY:) SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs. SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.
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HAULING AND SALVAGE M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
#1 JUNK Removal & Hauling. Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335. lalondejeff62@yahoo.ca
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. ✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.
RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.
CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
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YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663. PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.
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TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046 PROF & custom installs of floor & wall tiles. Heated flooring, Custom Showers. Reno’s, new constr. Bob 250-812-7448
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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-590-2929, 250-812-3213.
PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
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Westshore 2012
BUSINESS Colwood • Langford Highlands • Metchosin View Royal
Profiles
A salute to Westshore business elcome to the second annual edition of the Goldstream News Gazette’s Westshore Business Profiles, bringing together consumers and local business.
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We recognize that local businesses are the backbone of those communities; they keep us working and thriving and they give back in so many ways to keep the community strong.
Inside, we’re pleased to introduce you to the people who make the Westshore work – from the technician who expertly keeps your car in tip-top shape to the garden centre guru who will have you sitting pretty this spring, you’ll meet them here!
Here, we salute you.
As the Westshore’s newspaper of record, the Goldstream News Gazette chronicles life in Colwood, Langford and View Royal, Metchosin and the Highlands; growing communities whose sought-after livability is a pleasure to come home to.
Penny Sakamoto Publisher, Goldstream News Gazette
B2 • Westshore Business Profiles
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM
NEWS GAZETTE
Hatley Memorial Gardens .... your local cemetery since 1932, changing to serve your needs
For 80 years, Hatley Memorial Gardens has been serving the families of Colwood, the Western Communities and Southern Vancouver Island. While the needs of our clients remain similar, the views and options for remembering our loved ones are changing. There are services we provide in the pre-planning phases or at-need phases of your lives. Hatley Memorial Gardens is recognized for its beautiful, peaceful, woodland setting. Conveniently located in Colwood, nestled between the Royal Roads University and Galloping Goose Trail, our 53 acres are home to majestic trees aging 250 years and older. The natural beauty of the landscape creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for friends and families to gather and reminisce.
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Pre-Planning.
80% of Greater Victoria families today choose cremation. Hatley Memorial Gardens has complete cremation facilities on site and offers choices for cremation arrangements in a wide variety of price ranges. Funeral services personalized for cremation can be arranged through Sands Funeral Chapels. One call will offer complete planning resources at no cost or obligation.
In affiliation with Sands Funeral Homes in Victoria and Westshore, and under the parent company Arbor Memorial Services, celebrating their 100th year, we offer you full services from traditional burial to cremation. With an onsite crematorium at Hatley, your loves ones are treated with respect and dignity before reaching the final chosen resting place. Consider pre-planning your final arrangement to relieve the stress from your family, to ensure your wishes are me. Talk to one of our counsellors today!
The Loss of a Loved one is devastating. Our on-site counsellors have a number of free products for your use, no strings attached: • Executor Handbook • Power of Attorney Booklet • Representation Agreement Information • Free Will Kit
• Free Family Registry - a booklet specifically designed to document personal details, location of important documents and final wishes; to provide peace of mind when the time comes. It discusses the 87 things that must be done or found when a death occurs. Come and chat with us and receive CALL TODAY FOR THIS FREE INVALUABLE RESOURCE! your free books.
Hatley Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Cremation Centre 2050 Sooke Road | Colwood | 250.478.1754 | www.hatleymemorial.ca
Sands Funeral Chapel 317 Goldstream Avenue | Colwood | 250.478.3821 | www.sandsfuneral.com
Sands Funeral Chapel 1803 Quadra Street | Victoria | 250.388.5155 | www.sandsfuneral.com
Westshore Business Profiles • B3
GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - February 29, 2012
Bob Biggs Trusted Mortgage Professional 250-881-2281
Sheryl Stevens Store Manager, Colwood
Thrifty Foods With a focus on customer service and providing the best quality products for a good value, Thrifty Foods is your community foods store. Conveniently located on the Island Highway at Goldstream Avenue, the recently renovated store offers everything from inhouse prepared sushi to lean, flavourful bison products. Find 21-day aged beef in the meat department or take home fresh Komo Gway oysters from the seafood counter. The deli serves cheeses from around the world, meats, salads and prepared meals, while it’s citrus season in the produce section, brimming with a wide variety of fresh regular and organic fruits and vegetables, including Thrifty Foods’ fresh-cut veggie and fruit trays. Stop by and ask for a sample of a Buck Brand organic orange, the sweetest you’ll ever taste! Stop by the bakery for savouries and sweets, then finish at the floral department for the perfect arrangement. Visit manager Sheryl Stevens and her Thrifty Foods team at 1860 Island Highway, at Goldstream Avenue, or see www. thriftyfoods.com
theSignPad solves display & signage needs – and more! Looking for a new way to get your message out? A brand new Colwood business has a few ideas. Conveniently located across from Lee Valley Tools, theSignPad creates eye-catching signs and sandwich boards, vehicle wraps, printed graphics and plenty more. theSignPad team offers professional storefront graphics, tradeshow displays, floor and wall graphics and dimensional signs. Need a logo or graphic design help? They can do that too! Owner Greg Warren brings a decade of experience to his new venture, plus a wealth of knowledge gained from his training at his parents’ shop. Clients can expect the same great service at theSignPad...but this time it’s Warren’s parents helping him! theSignPad is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 1032675 Wilfert Rd. For more information, call 250-590-7785 or visit online at www.theSignPad.com
250-590-7785 2675 Wilfert Road
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Christine Muir
I have lived in the Westshore community for 30 years and have over 20 years experience working with local financial institutions. Whether you’re a 1st time home buyer, home owner or real estate investor I will provide the understanding and solutions to instill confidence in your decisions. My team provides the best service and the best possible rates in Canada.
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Westshore Hearing Solutions Welcome to your neighborhood independent hearing clinic located at the Westshore Village Shopping center in Langford, around the corner from Best Buy. Our state of the art hearing clinic, complete with a hearing aid display center, provides a full range of hearing services from hearing testing to cleaning and repairs of hearing aids. In addition to carrying a full line of hearing aids from top manufacturers to suit your hearing loss, lifestyle and your budget, Westshore Hearing Solutions carries an extensive line of television and telephone devices for the hard-of hearing, hearing protection and hearing aid accessories. We recognize that taking the first step towards improving your hearing is a difficult one but the rewards are life-changing. Our goal is to offer affordable quality hearing solutions in a professional setting. With a client-focused approach we take the time and care to create a hearing solution that is exactly right for you.
www.westshorehearingsolutions.ca
250-590-3277 (EARS) Susan Regimbal RHIP/Clinic Owner
#143-2955 Phipps Road Westshore Village Shopping Centre
Tanya Leech, Dale Collins & Diane Reymerink
Dale Collins’ Prosperity Planning answers your investment and insurance needs With a brand new location and name, Dale Collins’ Prosperity Planning is answering the West Shore’s financial planning and insurance needs. Collins, a certified financial planner, is joined by executive assistant Tanya Leech and Group RRSP Administrator Diane Reymerink. Together the team brings a wealth of education and experience to help clients identify their needs, understand their situation and create the life they envision. Enjoying the benefits of word-of-mouth advertising afforded by Collins’ long-time clients, she appreciates the continued
support they’ve shown since she joined the financial services industry in 1996. Working closely together, Collins provides expert advice in investment, retirement, insurance and estate planning, giving clients the confidence that their needs – and those of their loved ones – are understood and met. Prosperity Planning is conveniently located at 754 Goldstream Ave., near Veterans Memorial Parkway. Contact Dale Collins at 250-818-2616 or visit online atwww. prosperity-planning.com
B4 • Westshore Business Profiles
Island Pet Source: Your source for all your pet care needs Do your furred, finned and feathered friends deserve the best? Island Pet Source believes so and its staff are dedicated to providing the finest quality pet products and care paired with excellent customer service. Serving the West Shore’s pet care needs for three years, owner Tim Kellington and manager Michelle Pedro believe customers – and their pets – deserve their very best, including home delivery and satisfaction guaranteed on all products and services. Find products for dogs, cats, small animals and fish – everything you need to keep your best friend happy and healthy. Conveniently located across from Lee Valley Tools, Island Pet Source also offers full grooming services on cats, dogs and small animals, with walk-ins welcome. Find Island Pet Source at 106-751 Goldstream Ave., open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, or call 250-590-4460 For more information, visit online at www.islandpetsource.com
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM
Taste the art of Japanese cuisine at Station Square’s Akemi Sushi Whether you pull up a chair to the sushi bar to watch the chef in action or enjoy a seat in the comfortable dining room, you know you’re in for a delicious meal at Akemi Sushi. Brent, trained by a Japanese master chef, has been perfecting his craft of sushi for the past 15 years and opening Akemi Sushi in 2006 fulfilled a long-time dream. Last year, Brent and Frank, family and business partners, took their restaurant to the next level, moving from their modest Colwood building to their beautiful new restaurant in Langford’s Station Square. Open for lunch and dinner, Akemi Sushi offers customers traditional sushi menu items, tempura, bento boxes and Brent’s own fusion-style rolls and dishes incorporating both Western and Japanese cuisine. For groups of up to 25, private fireside seating is also available. Talk to Brent or Frank about catering your next group function or special occasion.
737 Goldstream Ave 106-751 Goldstream Ave
As the days get longer and the weather warms, there’s no better time to visit Oak Bay Bikes Westshore. From bikes for first-time riders to serious wheels for serious cyclists, Oak Bay Bikes offers a full line of bicycles and accessories. Find quality bikes from companies such as Specialized, Norco, Ridley, Axiom and Bikeguard – mountain bikes, road bikes, BMX bikes and cycle cross bikes, they’re all here, along with hybrids perfect for Westshore commuters. Joining owners Chris Dickinson, Dan Scott and Karl Ulrich, all avid cyclists who continue to ride and race, fully qualified mechanics with years of experience will keep your ride in tip top shape. And with their excellent selection of clothing and accessories – including a full selection of clothing and bikes designed just for women – Oak Bay Bikes Westshore has what you need to stay safe and comfortable on – or off – the road.
Serving the Best Sushi in the West Shore
250-590-8686 250-590-4460
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#104-800 Kelly Rd. 250-590-6960 www.oakbaybikes.com
Local news. Local shopping. Your local paper. www.goldstreamgazette.com The field of cosmetic medicine is growing exponentially as Canada’s demographic ages, yet there still exists many misconceptions about what can be done to improve the skin and turn back the hands of time. At MD Esthetics Medical Laser & Skin Rejuvenation Centre, the mandate of Dr. Milkovich, MD and Dr. Banks, MD co-founders and medical directors, is to inform and educate their clientele about the non-surgical options they have available to them. They work alongside each patient to create natural-looking results and have been doing so since October 2007. They emphasize that every new client receives an initial consultation free of any charge or obligations. The consultation is either with Dr. Milkovich or Dr. Banks, who also perform all the cosmetic injections. This is rare in the industry, and many patients comment that they appreciate knowing they are in the expert hands of physicians. The doctors have pioneered and evolved techniques such as the non-surgical facelift, and teach these advanced techniques to physicians across the country. They lecture frequently at medical conferences as leaders in their field and are firmly committed to the highest standard of safety, service and ethics. There have been marked shifts in medical aesthetics over the past several years, with new treatments and techniques available for every age group, skin type, and concern. These changes have been largely driven by clients’ desire for highly effective treatments that are non-invasive, safe, easy, and with little or no downtime.
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This has led to the development and refinement of injectable treatments, such as Botox® and dermal fillers, and a wide variety of laser treatments. Many of the treatments can be performed on a lunch-hour, with the client returning to work without fear of coworkers noticing. Medical aesthetics has also branched out to conditions and concerns that were once difficult to treat. These include conditions where the skin has been damaged such as stretch marks, acne scars, sun damage and pre-cancer of the skin (actinic keratosis). Other conditions that can be treated effectively include rosacea, broken or dilated blood vessels, sun spots, loose skin, excessive skin oiliness or dryness, and changes to skin texture/pore size. To help with treatments and to maintain results, there have also been significant advancements in medical-grade skin care products. These products are available under the professional advice and guidance of an aesthetic physician. “We’re really in the self-esteem business,” says Dr. Kent Banks. “Our motivation for doing this, really, is trying to help people reach their esthetic goals. Very few things in medicine provide instant gratification, but in what we do, there is, and it’s extremely satisfying. We just want to make people look their best,” he says. “The vast majority of people want to look as good as they feel. They want to look natural, but they also want significant results.” Because of that, MD Esthetics has just won the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Award in the category of Small Business of the Year Under 50 employees.
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Canadian Tire is putting on a fresh face in the West Shore and View Royal
INNOVATION BRING IT ON™
Tim Curry’s Langford Canadian Tire store and Kim Reynhoudt’s store in View Royal have been fixtures in their West Shore and View Royal neighbourhoods for years. This spring, customers will enjoy an enhanced shopping experience, thanks to renovations that will give the two stores a fresh new look. With its renovation to be complete by mid-May, the Langford store’s retail floor space will increase by 50 per cent, bringing wider aisles and a great new selection. A pet-friendly store where the coffee’s always on, join the store for a combined grand opening with the View Royal store May 31. In View Royal, shoppers and staff look forward to a complete re-merchandising of the store and winterizing of the garden canopy. One of Canada’s most recognized and trusted brands since 1922, Canadian Tire’s 487 stores serve more than 180 million customers a year, offering products and services in automotive, fixing, playing, living and apparel.
Langford West Shore Town Centre View Royal 1519 Admirals Rd.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - February 29, 2012
Baja Rosi’s celebrates 10 years of affordable fashion with style! Carolyn Barter, Owner
Left to right: Dana Bryant, Administration; Keith Haigh, Financial Advisor, Jane Haigh, Administrative Assistant When Keith Haigh and his family immigrated from the UK in 2006 they were looking for 3 things - a world class location, a vibrant and growing community and the opportunity to build a business. They settled on Vancouver Island and specifically the Westshore. With experience in the financial sector in the UK, Keith knew he was looking for a company with strong values and principles. Edward Jones stood out by a mile. Since opening his branch at Hatley Park Plaza in 2007, Keith has built one of the most successful offices in Western Canada. Last year the branch received the award for the Highest Scores in Customer Service Excellence in the region. The formula is simple - Edward Jones offers the highest levels of full-service financial planning - and the branch team works very hard for the clients. “There’s really no one else like us on the Westshore.” Hatley Park Plaza 2244 Sooke Road, Unit 110, Colwood Tel: 250.391.1655 keith.haigh@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund
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Celebrating a remarkable 10 years in business, Baja Rosi’s Consignment Cabana invites friends old and new to come see what’s in store! High turnover of everything from everyday wear to designer handbags, along with excellent quality, a wide range of sizes and an understanding of what women want to wear have combined to make Baja Rosi’s the West Shore’s favourite destination for fun, fabulous fashion at an affordable price. And don’t forget their CHICA’s department, with a focus on trends and the new selection of brand focused, causal young menswear, and customer-first services like the free personal shopping, online account access and the Cabana Club rewards program – no wonder Victoria shoppers have put a regular visit to Baja Rosi’s at the top of their to-do list. Find your new outfit at 103-797 Goldstream Ave., Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For more details, call 250-391-6033 or visit online at www.bajarosis.com
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250-391-6033 #103-797 Goldstream Ave Open 7 days a week
Christine Muir
Sean, Mark, Diane, Larry, Gilly and Clayton
“Where Quality is Automatic and Good Service is Standard”
After more than 32 years in the auto industry, Westshore Transmissions’ Larry Johnson knows his vehicles – in fact, he’s test driven more than 20,000 of them! He and his wife, Diane, grew up in the Westshore and after 14 years of working at other shops, Larry felt it was time to open his own transmission shop in the Westshore. As finalists for 2011’s Better Business Bureau Automotive Business of the Year, plus a Torch Award nominee for several years now, Larry and his team’s customer service skills are a perfect match for their technical expertise. Growing out of their first location, Westshore Transmissions moved to their current Dunford Avenue location eight years ago and today they’re joined by technicians Gilly, Clayton, Mark and Sean – a complete team of knowledgeable automatic and standard transmission and differential specialists.
1081 Dunford Ave., Langford 250-478-7070 • www.westshoretrans.com
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“Our model successfully promotes meaningful engagement and individual contribution,” Fleming says. “We believe our elders have earned the right to live life on their own terms, so we build more than retirement residences, we build community, laughter and smiles – that’s how I know we’re doing it right!”
Life.Your Way. With Hayworth Living Group – and the West Shore’s Alexander Mackie Retirement Community – a unique, non-institutional holistic approach to retirement living means laughter is part of every day. Award-winning residential “age-in-place” design includes opportunities for physical, mental and spiritual growth plus a focus on health and wellness through whole foods, lifestyle awareness and activities. Innovative developer Micky Fleming has plans for Island locations in Mill Bay and the Comox Valley.
For information, call 250-478-4431 Visit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 103-3179 Goldstream Ave. or www.hayworth.ca
(Left to Right) Bob Saunders, Norma Saunders, Luke (Ruth’s son), Ruth Saunders, Edie Foster, David Saunders with daughter Megan Saunders.
Saunders Subaru welcomes Dave Saunders to family business Saunders Subaru has welcomed a new face to the family business, but it’s one that will be very familiar to locals and clients. Dave Saunders, son of Saunders Subaru founder Bob Saunders, has joined the long-time Colwood dealership and will help his sisters, Ruth Saunders and Edie Foster, in the management of the business. A father of three young daughters, Saunders served as both municipal councillor and most recently as mayor for the City of Colwood but did not seek re-election last fall to spend more time with his family. With Dave Saunders joining his sisters at work, dad Bob Saunders might enjoy a few more days away from the office, but not too many – he thrives on the hands-on operation of the award-winning business he built with his wife, Norma, the
controller at Saunders Subaru for many years. In addition to his involvement in the day-to-day operation of the 30-year-old family business, Dave will continue his excavating and development consulting business. At Saunders, he will also head up the Saunders Foundation, which raises funds to benefit the local community, especially youth sports, arts and theatre programs throughout Greater Victoria and Cowichan Valley. The family raised more than $35,000 through its annual charity fundraising golf tournament last year and plans are under way for the Saunders Family Foundation 2012 tournament, May 4 at Cowichan Golf and Country Club. For more information or to register, call tournament organizer Jim Tenhove 250-474-5162.
Saunders Subaru 250-474-2211 • 1784 Island Highway • www.saunders.subarudealer.ca
B6 • Westshore Business Profiles
Look to Eye Etiquette for your eye care needs With a relaxed atmosphere and a focus on customer service, the friendly, professional staff at Eye Etiquette Optical Boutique has been seeing to the West Shores eye care needs for five years. “We have the vision, the frames, the lenses and the technology to not only meet your needs but exceed your expectations,” says Eye Etiquette owner Carolin Roussel, who has returned from a brief maternity leave after welcoming baby daughter Paige. Eye Etiquette offers full eye health exams, children’s frame packages, specialized eyewear for sports or computer activity, contact lenses, motorcycle glasses and more. Find designer frames, including styles exclusive to Eye Etiquette. Roussel recently welcomed Dr. Gurpreet Leekha to the Eye Etiquette family, and together they look forward to continuing to care for your family’s eyes. Open daily, stop by Eye Etiquette Optical Boutique at 1892401C Millstream Rd. in Langford, call 250-474-1941 or visit online at www.eyeetiquetteoptical.ca
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM
Rejuvenate for Spring Loose N’z Hair
& Esthetics Studio
With its exceptional customer service and welcoming, friendly atmosphere, Loose N’z Hair & Esthetics is the perfect place to discover your new spring look – from its new digs on Wilfert Road. Whether it’s a fabulous new cut and colour, a rejuvenating massage or facial, or stylish new gel nails, the experienced Loose N’z staff will have you looking and feeling your best. Other specialities include hot stone massage, reiki and reflexology, notes owner Janice Willis, who previously owned the shop Split Nz. “We’ve all loved working in the Western Communities for more than 20 years,” she says. “We appreciate our long-time clients joining us in our new location, and to our new clients, welcome!”
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101-2675 Wilfert Rd. #189-2401 Millstream Road, Millstream Village 250-474-1941 • www.eyeetiquetteoptical.ca
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Mon. Tue. Fri. 9am-5pm Wed. Thurs. 9am-7pm • Sat. 9am-4pm
250-474-1450
Restauranteurs and owner Yao Bin has recently changed names from Yokohama to Kasumi Sushi, but still impress with excellent sushi flair. See what the customers say, “We finally got around to trying this place and the taste and quality of the maki sushi, nigiri and gyudon was excellent. The rice was perfect also. The prices were most reasonable. We will definitely be returning”. The quaint setting on Ledsham Road offers a cozy, comfortable experience for lunch or dinner. They have a kids menu too! Kasumi Sushi specializes in fresh Sashimi, Sushi, Teriyaki, Tempura and over 60 different types of Maki Rolls. They have been told by many returning customers they have the best Tempura in town. Come and check it out! Weekly dinner specials available. For the lunch crowd they offer daily lunch specials for $8.95 with two entrees, green salad, fresh fruit and rice.
Stop by for lunch, dinner or take out! Lunch: Mon. to Fri. 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Daily from 4:30pm - 9pm 590 Ledsham Road, Colwood 250.478.9328
Local news. Local shopping. Your local paper. www.goldstreamgazette.com Keeping it local, with every tow... Dave LeQuesne, owner of Westshore Towing since 2007, is no stranger to business on the Westshore. “My grandfather had the first tow truck in the Western Communities back in 1925 – it’s in my blood!”, says Dave. Dave and his team are very particular about ‘treating their customer’s right – like family’, putting them at ease at a challenging time. Whether it’s simple jobs like towing, unlocking, boosting or flat tires – or more emotional situations like an accident scene, Westshore has a gentle way with their customers and are always clean, professional and courteous. Westshore Towing may not be the biggest tow company on the island, but they have set the bar high in towing standards for others to follow. All their trucks have debit / credit equipped on board – actually they were the first to start this trend. They can now bill insurance companies direct for accidents; are fully insured and of course ICBC approved. In fact Westshore Towing is the exclusive tow provider for the Westshore RCMP detachment. The fleet meets every towing need you have with 2 deck trucks,
2 wreckers, a service truck and a motorcycle transport trailer (which can also move electric scooters, golf carts and ride-on lawnmowers) ... and are in the process of ordering a heavy duty wrecker for towing heavy duty equipment. The Westshore fire departments appreciate their further efforts of donated scrap cars ... all scrap cars are donated to the fire departments for a variety of training drills. Westshore Towing absolutely believes in giving back to their community. Dave, all his drivers and staff live, work and do business on the Westshore. It’s important for Dave to put money from the business back into the community with service and gas for the fleet, supporting local charities, schools and sports groups on the Westshore. In addition, the tow yard is centrally located on the Westshore and on a convenient bus route. If you require Road Side Assistance or you have a situation that needs their help, call them! Westshore or Victoria 250.474.1369 or Sooke at 250.642.2464 www.westshoretowing.com
WESTSHORE TOWING Serving Victoria & Westshore 250.474.1369 Sooke 250.642.2464
Find fun, fitness and more at Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate Martial arts are a family affair for Rob and Sarah Walker, owners of Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate. With classes at City Centre Park and the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, the father-and-daughter team teaches traditional karate to all ages, offering students a wealth of experience. Both certified coaches, black belts, active competitors and sport officials, the Walkers tailor their classes for their students, with a focus on fun, fitness and self-defence. Not sure if karate is for you? Take advantage of their first month free offer. No previous experience is necessary and the Walkers offer training for those age four and older. Both Rob and Sarah are certified Fit4Defence instructors and are pleased to conduct anti-bullying and self-empowerment workshops for any target group. For more information, call Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate at 250-889-3343 or email westshorekarate@gmail.com
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - February 29, 2012
Pennzoil EZ LUBE Gary Preston is pleased to be the only independent locally owned and operated Quick Oil Change company in Victoria. Being independent and not a franchise comes with challenges, that’s why it’s even sweeter to be the leader in this business. No one changes as much oil on the southern Island as Pennzoil EZ LUBE. Gary has also won the Environmental Leadership Award for the touchless carwash at the Jacklin Rd location, which gets cars amazingly clean. With no appointment required, two central locations and no pressure sales experience, they make your oil change easy. Their technicians only use the best name in motor oil, Pennzoil, because they believe that only the highest quality oil is good enough for your vehicles. Warranty approved and open 7 days a week-you’ll enjoy the high performance of their product and low pressure sales at Pennzoil EZ LUBE. They are celebrating 21 years in the West Shore.
Forever Yours Wooden Roses Elegance for any occasion Margaret Denton is a self-made woman and entrepreneur and is no stranger to new business ventures. After receiving a unique rose bouquet as a gift from her sister Karen, Margaret saw a business opportunity for the Victoria market and started the venture one year ago. She showcased her handcrafted wooden roses at the Sidney Street Market, Saanich Fair & Chemainus Days - with rave reviews - confirming her test market analysis. These stunning and incredibly life-like roses are manufactured from birchwood shavings. The roses can be purchased individually or in bouquets, arranged by Margaret and her team in the family-run business. Forever Yours Wooden Roses will customize for your needs such as Weddings, Grads, Special Events, Fundraising, Hotel/Office décor & More. Roses are unscented, perfect for those with allergies, however a rose scent spritzer is available upon request. Check out the website or call us!
2988 Jacklin Rd. 250-474-7133 (across from the mall) or 708 Bay St. 250-389-1326 (corner of Bay & Douglas)
Visit us at www.ezlube.ca
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Thermal King Glass: serving the Westshore for 30 years Serving the region for more than 30 years, Thermal King Glass is the West Shore’s source for windows, doors and all things glass. That longevity has been possible thanks to the quality products and expertise at the family owned business. Not only do Sean McIlveen and Melanie Kellogg offer renovation windows and doors, and custom skylights, but they’re also your source for commercial and residential glass repairs, glass shower enclosures and mirrors. No wonder Thermal King Glass was the winner of LongStanding Westshore Business Award last year! Complementing their reputation as the experts in their fields is Thermal King’s commitment to customer service – proven in its repeated nomination for a Better Business Bureau Torch Award. Stop by the Thermal King Glass Showroom at: 102-1830 Island Hwy, Mon. to Fri. • 8 am to 5 pm For more information, call
250-478-1286
2842 Knotty Pine Road, Langford 250.478.4429 www.foreveryourswoodenroses.ca
or visit online at
www.tkglass.com
Deb Alcadinho
Christine Muir Sales Manager
Advertising Consultant
250.478.9552 ext.228 cell 250.514.2151 cmuir@goldstreamgazette.com
direct
250.478.9552 ext.230 cell 250.818.7363 deb@goldstreamgazette.com
direct
Step into spring with Lynne’s Little Elf Garden Centre Old Style Repair Ltd. Technology of Today - Service of Yesterday Bruce & Donna Chaytor of Old Style Repair offer honest and ethical automotive repairs reflected in customer satisfaction proven by the various Awards they have won along with countless nominations. Abilities to perform all auto repairs on vehicles of today and yesterday; Old Style Repair stands behind their work with a strong dedication towards talent and a warranty on both new parts and labor. Education is important; we show our customers what is required. Parts are often kept for show and tell for the customer. As new vehicles are prominent in today’s world, Old Style has excellent records ensuring new vehicle warranties are not voided by not using dealerships. Services are set as per factory; you may well find yourself saving money. Old Style is a designated Inspection facility. Old Style provides the WESTSHORE with the best in auto repair. Old Style Repair offers 10% Labor Discount /maximum $25.00 offered to “all” Westshore Chamber of Commerce Member to Member Program, Armed Forces and WIBN. Ensure you mention affiliation upon booking, to get your labor discount. Old Style is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau. • 2012 “Finalist” Business of Excellence Vancouver Island • 2011 Business of Excellence Award for Vancouver Island • 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Vancouver Island • 2009 Business of Excellence Award for Vancouver Island New or older vehicles are welcome! ICBC certified, the shop is open Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00 2702 Sooke Road, Victoria • www.oldstylerepair.ca • 250.478.9246
Inspiration for your spring garden is as close as a visit to Lynne’s Little Elf Garden Centre – helping beautify the West Shore for 35 years. An oasis in the heart of Langford, find a full line of nursery stock, including mature trees, shrubs and plants for every size of garden. Find bedding plant starters, the largest selection of rhododendrons in Victoria and beautiful moss baskets that will welcome spring in fine fashion – a perfect Mother’s Day gift! “We love what we do,” says owner Lynne Hedstrom. “Happy gardens make happy customers.” Sharing that passion with the next generation of gardeners, Lynne offers preschoolers and primary students free garden tours and a lesson on the importance of caring for the soil and plants – not to mention a free plant to take home!
Celebrating 35 years in Langford, Lynne Hedstrom, alongside husband Tony McAulay, knows the importance p g our local businesses. of shopping local & supporting
Visit Lynne’s from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1062 Goldstream Ave., and while there, remember to visit the two friendly goats! Call 250-478-4557 for more information.
Find us at facebook.com/littleelfgardencentre
B8 • Westshore Business Profiles
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