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Teachers prepare to strike Edward Hill News staff
Teachers will likely escalate their job action, possibly to a full strike next week, even if the province passes back-to-work legislation. Debate on the government’s bill to end the existing job action and bring in a mediator was expected to be underway Thursday and possibly into the weekend. On Thursday, B.C. Teachers Federation was expected to release results of its membership vote for a full blown strike, under parameters set out by the B.C. Labour Relations Board. Since September, teachers have refused administrative duties under a work-to-rule job action. “In all likelihood there will be a change to the teach-only campaign,” said Patrick Henry, president of the Sooke Teachers’ Association. If the province passes its legislation before Monday, he suspects educators won’t be cowed. Inside “I don’t think teachers have a ■ Students rally choice. If we let this to support their stand complacently, teachers. we will be comPage A5 plicit in the erosion and dismantling of ■ Check for updates learning conditions to this story at in the classroom,” goldstreamgazette. Henry said. “The com stakes could not be higher. The government has provoked an already toxic relationship with teachers.” Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, would end the strike as it exists, impose a six-month “cooling-off period” and set an appointment of a mediator to look at non-monetary issues such as class size and composition. It gives $165 million over three years to help address class size and special needs issues. True to the spirit of their relationship, the BCTF calls the legislation “cynical” and says it prohibits teachers from bargaining class size, average class size, staffing levels
Belmont special education teacher Ruth McDonald holds up signs at the teacher demonstration at the secondary school on Monday. The SD 62 teachers’ union says escalating their job action in the face of back to work legislation is highly likely. Charla Huber/News staff
or case loads for another two years. It also imposes no limit on class sizes beyond Grade 3, the BCTF says. “This bill ... is designed to make teachers complicit in stripping the remaining protections in our own collective agreement,” said BCTF president Susan Lambert in a release. “It’s absolutely Orwellian.” Penalty provisions in Bill 22 would impose a $1.3 million fine per day on the BCTF and up to $475 a day on individual teachers for a wildcat strike. “The legislation is intended to raise the stakes of any job action. It’s offensive beyond any description,” Henry said. “They have created a situation where we have nothing — and nothing to lose.” Sooke School District officials are preparing for teachers to walk out of classrooms next week. Superintendent Jim Cambridge agreed a strike is “quite likely.”
“We are getting our communication plan together to inform parents so they can plan for childcare,” he said. Rules set out by the labour board prohibits a picket line — an “information line” is allowed — which allows other union members and non-union staff to enter schools. “We are doing our regular strike procedures,” Cambridge said. “We’re just waiting to see what happens.” NDP house leader and Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan said his party will try to amend the legislation to give a broader scope to the mediator to allow “good faith bargaining.” “This bill will not improve conditions for kids. We will oppose this bill,” Horgan said on Wednesday. Horgan said NDP legislators are prepared to try and delay this bill, even with filibusters reminiscent of 2006, but he sus-
pects the B.C. Liberals won’t rush this law through. “Premier (Christy Clark) isn’t looking for a solution, it’s about presenting teachers as evildoers and getting parents agitated that students will lose instruction time,” he said. Horgan also noted the clock is ticking for the government to honour a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that overturned an unconstitutional law from 2002 that stripped class size and composition from the teachers’ right to bargain. The government says Bill 22 and $165 million fund will address that ruling. “The problem is you have the end of the existing contract and a decade-old action by the government that violates the rights of collective bargaining,” Horgan said. “It’s made a complicated situation even more complicated.”
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Principal goes pink to highlight anti-bullying Kyle Wells News staff
It was a sea of pink at schools in the West Shore as students and staff donned their brightest in a show of support against bullying. At Millstream elementary vice principal Mark Kaercher had to undergo what for him is the ultimate shame, wearing a Canucks jersey, after students hit a fundraising goal. A diehard Detroit Red Wings fan, the only part Kaercher objected to was the pink jersey’s association with the Canucks. Kaercher made a deal with the students that if they could raise $250 he would wear the jersey and dye his hair pink. For every additional $50 he would wear the jersey for another day. Students and staff raised a total of $400 for four days Kaercher has to spend in Canucks Nation. The money will
go towards bringing in a motivational speaker on the topic of bullying later in the school year. While bullying does inevitably happen in the school, Kaercher said the students have done a great job of rallying behind the Pink Shirt Day message. The Boys and Girls Club of Victoria also used the day to talk to students about bullying and tactics for dealing with it. Kaercher said the goal is to teach students that bullying is never OK and that they have the ability to do something about it, either by seeking help or speaking up. “One time is too many,” Kaercher said, “and we want to empower our kids to understand that they can collectively say ‘no, it’s not OK.’” At an assembly, the students screeched and howled as principal Windy Beadall used spray dye to turn Kaercher’s hair pink. Grade 6 student Jena Janmo-
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Millstream elementary Grade 6 students Callum Buchanan (left) and Alex Borsholm don pink with vice principal Mark Kaercher for the school’s anti-bullying effort. hamed said her classmates have been excited about the event and the message it sends.
“Everybody’s unique in their own way, they’re all different. And just because they’re different you
shouldn’t bully them,” Janmohamed said. “You shouldn’t really make fun of people just because of what they’re wearing or doing.” West Shore RCMP also embraced Pink Shirt Day by dressing up a life-size buffalo, the RCMP’s symbol, and a miniature buffalo in pink shirts outside of the detachment. Const. Cole Brewer said RCMP school liaison officers are constantly involved in anti-bullying initiatives. Pink Shirt Day gives police a chance to remind everyone about the harm of bullying and to hopefully stop problems that can lead to antisocial behaviour in adulthood, he said. “If we can instill that message at a young age, ultimately we’ll produce less calls for service with adults,” Brewer said. “It just creates a more positive, supportive environment.” news@goldstreamgazette.com
Skateboarding school opens in Langford Edward Hill News staff
Steve Munro glides with ease up the vertical wall of the half-pipe and slaps the ceiling. Skateboarding indoors takes nerves and cool precision. In an roomy, two-bay space in a warehouse on Dunford Avenue, a half-pipe, two quarter pipes and a few street-style rails create what could be Canada’s first dedicated skateboarding school. Indoor skateparks and indoor ramps aren’t new, but Debbie Qayum says setting up a school that caters to newbies and experienced skaters alike has broken new ground. For kids with nervous parents or who are uncomfortable at the Langford skatepark — and with a burgeoning number of young families — the East Sooke mom says this is a service whose time has come. “A lot of kids are intimidated. A lot are afraid to go to the skatepark,” Qayum says. “They think they’re not good enough, that they’ll get in the way. There is no place to learn if you don’t have a friend with a board to teach you.” Qayum and Munro launched the Side Step skateboarding school in early February, with a skateboard shop upstairs, and has seen a steady stream of young kids and even a few older adults.
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Debbie Qayum and Steve Munro have launched a skateboarding school in Langford out of a warehouse space on Dunford Avenue. “Parents say it’s awesome. Many don’t her the ropes. want their kid at the skatepark because Munro, a 31-year-old, 20-year veteran of it’s not supervised,” Qayum says. “There’s boarding, said he started teaching skating no alcohol or drugs here. It’s quite strict. to his friend’s kids a few years ago at the You’ve got to be a member, parents have Langford skatepark. He and Qayum teamed got to sign their kid up.” up to teach skating to kids at John Stubbs Qayum, in her 40s, took up skateboardMemorial school in the lacrosse box, and ing four years ago after her two teen boys then Poirier elementary in Sooke. started skating. Her oldest boys showed “I want to give youth in the city some-
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West Shore students rally in support of teachers Edward Hill Charla Huber News staff
As the province and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation square off over the ongoing contract dispute, West Shore students staged a rally this week in support of their teachers. Hundreds of teenagers walked out of classes Tuesday afternoon at Dunsmuir middle school and held a noisy but well-behaved demonstration on the back field and near Metchosin Road. Students waved signs supporting the teachers’ demands for better class sizes and a negotiated contract settlement. “We want teachers to know we support them,” said Taylor Weldon, 14. “They should get what they want because they do the most for us.” Teachers have been on a work-to-rule job action since September. The B.C. Labour Relations Board gave teachers
the green light to strike for up to three days, under certain parameters. Teachers are to complete their own vote on that option Wednesday. Rowan Geddes, 14, said she’ll support her teachers if they walk out of the classroom. “If it means they’ll get what they need, then yes. They are so involved in the school and even with our outside lives,” Geddes said. “We know teachers work hard and are so dedicated. There are truly amazing teachers here.” Sooke School District assistant superintendent Dave Betts said he’d prefer kids stay in class, but they wouldn’t face repercussions for staging the 2 p.m. walkout. “We don’t encourage students to walk out, but we recognize they want to exercise their democratic right to have their say,” Betts said. “I don’t think the best way to support their teachers is to walk out of class. The best way is to be in class.”
On that note, after about half an hour of yelling and chanting and waving signs during a cold afternoon, the students cleared the field and went back to class. A small number of students at John Stubbs Memorial school walked out of classes, as did a few dozen students at Belmont secondary, who staged a subdued rally for about 15 minutes. It didn’t take long for the group to disperse as many spoke of going to the mall or home, leaving only two students who wanted to bring attention to the teachers’ dispute with the province. “I want to support our teachers. I don’t think what the government is doing to them is fair,” said Grade 11 student Jacob Wilson. “Some classes are really over crowded.” “In English class we had to sit on a sofa,” said Farisha Ali, explaining there weren’t enough desks in the room. “Who ever got there last had to sit on the sofa.”
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Bus riders unhappy with transit, poll says Laura Lavin News staff
A new poll commissioned by the bus drivers’ union shows locals think transit funding should be increased and responsibility for public transit should be in the hands of the municipalities, rather than the province. The poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion on behalf of CAW Local 333, the union representing Victoria bus drivers, was conducted Jan. 27 to Feb. 1. The poll, which asked 462 Greater Victoria residents six questions regarding their use of transit, found 51 per cent of riders experienced overcrowding, 42 per cent complained of long wait times and 44 per cent noted a lack of late night service.
“We have been extremely gratified to discover that the overwhelming majority of Greater Victoria residents want much better bus service. The polling shows we need more buses, increased handyDART service … better night service and to create bus-only lanes to improve rush hour traffic. That’s what Victoria expects,” said CAW Local 333 president Ben Williams. “Everyone in Victoria knows about the problems, bus overcrowding, long wait times, passups of thousands of riders each month due to full buses, and lastly the lack of adequate late night service. “Despite bus rider dissatisfaction and ongoing complaints from our drivers, there has been little positive response (from B.C. Transit) to date.”
The poll showed 67 per cent of respondents think bus-only lanes during morning and evening rush hour would improve the speed of transit service in the region. Of the people asked, a large number indicated they would like to see increased handyDART bus service for people with disabilities and seniors. “An overwhelming 82 per cent want increased handyDART bus service. Only six per cent were opposed,” he said. Williams noted that those with disabilities and many seniors must rely on public transit for daily living. “Unfortunately, they simply can’t depend on the handyDART service because of lack of buses and service hours. Surely our most vulnerable citizens deserve better transit service.”
West Shore family services agency lauded Kyle Wells News staff
Leadership Victoria has recognized Pacific Centre Family Services Association for its work towards building community. Leadership Victoria presented the award to the nonprofit family services agency at a gala ceremony last week. The organization offers counseling and support on the West Shore for families, children and youth. Its main location is in the West Shore Child, Youth and
Family Centre on Wale Road in Colwood and it also runs the Reach daycare near Belmont secondary. Pacific centre executive director Mitzi Dean said the award signifies that the association has the same goals as the Victoria Foundation in regards to collaboration, capacity, meaningful services and building sustainability. “The Victoria Foundation is a very prestigious organization, so to be recognized by them we are really, really appreciative,” Dean said. “It’s a real privilege for us.”
Dean said the organization’s staff and volunteer directors should be proud of their contribution to the association. Looking forward, Dean said that the association is focusing on events such as the Vagina Monologues on March 31 at Isabelle Reader Theatre that will raise money for programs toward stopping violence toward women. New programs are also being planned for April and the association’s AGM is coming up in June. For more see www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org.
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Education on collision course I
t appears the dispute between teachers and the provincial government will only get worse before it gets better. The education minister tabled legislation that ends existing job action and brings in a mediator on non-monetary issues who could impose binding agreements. The government says the bill has initiatives that will “benefit teachers” and address the outstanding problem of when class size and composition was, unconstitutionally it turns out, stripped from teacher bargaining in 2002. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation argues the fine points of the bill do tremendous damage to its collective bargaining rights, and could be an even worse law than those that stripped class size from the negotiating table a decade ago. The BCTF sees Bill 22 as a thinly veiled attempt at union busting and a tactic to back teachers into a corner so they strike — even if it’s illegal. Indeed, the public and parents will have only so much patience and sympathy with a strike if they need to take off work or find people to watch their kids. Further, the BCTF only has so much money should it get fined $1.3 million per day for a wildcat strike. Unusually harsh punitive measures also fall on union leaders and individual teachers who don’t show up for work. The government is scrambling to find a way to meet the B.C. Supreme Court ruling that it must put class size and composition back into collective bargaining, while sticking with its “net zero” mandate for public sector workers, and while shoring up flagging voter support heading toward an election year. This escalation of hostilities didn’t have to happen. The government could have brought in a mediator and new money for class size issues without forcing teachers off their workto-rule job action. That job action put administrators and principals in a tough position, but the kids were in class. Now we are in an vicious schoolyard standoff waiting for the first kid to blink.
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Killing in the name of what? S
o let’s talk about bolt guns. I animal that thinks it owns this have seen an animal lose its life planet. If we kill a herd of deer, by way of a forceful blow to the people are happy. If a grizzly bear forehead — several, in fact. kills one human, we hunt that My experience came grizzly down and kill it. in a slaughterhouse Some humans find deer where lambs were being annoying and some bears processed. While I find humans annoying. witnessed death, it wasn’t Point made. gruesome. The lambs The first time I didn’t scream and I didn’t witnessed animals have nightmares. intentionally killed was Lately, whenever at a Hutterite colony in I hear “bolt gun” in southern Alberta. I was conversation, I know working for a newspaper I will soon also hear and when I heard they “deer.” I appreciate that Charla Huber were having a chicken killing a lamb for food slaughter, I thought of the Written in Ink is much different than photo opportunities. killing a deer because it’s I watched as 1,500 considered a nuisance. chickens were processed through Personally, I don’t think deer need the plucker, a mechanical device to be culled, nor do I think they with rubber bumps that spins need to be relocated. I have heard around and pulls out the feathers. many people in the community It caused such a nasty smell, I left discuss the horrors of bolt guns, the room to go outside. But I told and from what I saw, it wasn’t all myself, if I wanted to eat chicken that horrible. and be a photographer, I needed to Maybe if deer were being used for get back in the room. food I wouldn’t have the same issue I watched from start to finish with killing them, but this is coming over several hours and I am glad I from someone who has a hard time now truly understand the process. killing weeds in the garden. I always knew meat was once an If people in the region support animal, but I felt it was important a deer cull, I think they need to to know where my meat came from be held accountable. Sometimes and how it changed from a live there is an out-of-sight, out-of mind chicken to a meal. mentality. It’s easy to fall into that. Maybe more people need to If a cull is the end result, maybe it take the time and understand the should be made a public event or process before we do things. If broadcast so people can’t just turn someone were to vote for the deer their backs on this. to be culled, would they be willing Humans seem to be the only in good conscience to watch the
deer die? Some people think we should just relocate the deer, but I don’t think that’s the answer either. In a story I wrote about cougars, a conservation officer explained that relocating animals isn’t the Hollywood happy ending we are led to believe. It’s traumatizing to be shot with a tranquilizer, fall out of a tree and then wake up somewhere new. I, for one, wouldn’t want to get shot and wake up in Campbell River with a limp. Living with deer can be a challenge too, but I think that is the better option. I have deer that hang out on my lawn and I like it. Please forgive me. It’s nice to open my windows in the morning and see a deer munching on a bush. I have a garden, but it’s a community one, with gates and deer fencing. I have talked to farmers who say they have to have proper fencing before planting, so they don’t lose their crops. One farmer explained how deer fencing was just as important as installing a water system. Deer are natural and they should be allowed to pick where they want to be. We need to understand that we share this planet with other animals and that nothing makes us more entitled than any other species. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com —Charla Huber is a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette.
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LETTERS Media biased against teachers Once again I am angry and disappointed, though not surprised by the bias and slant presented in the press, particularly regarding the teacher's situation with the government. In recent articles about the legislation ending teachers' strike, it mentions the cooling off period and the existing contract being extended, which is misleading to say the least. Nowhere does it state that the existing contract has been drastically stripped and modified. British Columbians need to be aware of what is happening as there is a bigger picture here than “teachers versus government.” Democratic process is at stake and the agenda is clear. It’s basic political science — a dumbed-down population doesn’t ask questions. The solution is simple: quit funding private education and start funding public education. Kyla Pelletier Colwood
Teachers neglected by government As a parent, I would far rather have no report cards than no extracurricular sports and arts activities. It will be a sad day for our kids if all their activities are cut because teachers rightfully decide not to do any more volunteer work. I can imagine that teachers no longer feel valued or respected after having their rights stripped and a contract forced on them. We all know that the best performing companies are those whose employees are happy and well treated. It is unfortunate that philosophy was not considered something important enough to be applied to our education system. Dee Forbes Langford
Schools need more special need support My oldest son is 11 years of age and has an intellectual disability. His diagnosis is moderate to profound cognitive impairment with combined type ADHD. He presently attends John Muir elementary in Sooke. I am an employee of School District No. 62. as an educational assistant and I work with students with special needs and disabilities. I was informed hours for support with his educational assistant (EA) had been cut to little or no support in the afternoon. Some of his hours and other students’ support hours were needed in order to support a child with more severe disabilities in kindergarten. This is unacceptable. I do
not blame the teachers or the educators, they are doing the best they can with what they have. But what they have is not enough. Not nearly enough. I am tired of accepting the unacceptable. I am angry and I fear especially for my son that he is not getting the education that he deserves. Stress, frustration and anxiety levels are increasing in this classroom because my son is not receiving the support he is entitled to. Therefore there are more disruptions and meltdowns occur on a daily basis in this classroom. It is not fair to my son, nor to the teacher, nor to the other students in the classroom. Classrooms are not supposed to contain more than 22 students. The majority of classrooms exceed those numbers. Not to mention not more than two special needs or disabled students per classroom, in many cases there are more than that with shared EA support because of limited funding for one-on-one support. The bottom line is there is not enough money in the budget to support the needs of the students. This problem in our educational system needs to be badly rectified. Multiple schools in the Sooke District are pleading to get more support hours and are not getting them because there is no money in the budget. Our children, teachers and educators have the right and entitlement to receive and give a quality education. Laura Wristen Sooke
Detached suites bad for Metchosin The detached secondary suites referendum, meaning second houses, passed in Metchosin by a miniscule margin of only two per cent. The referendum was widely advertised by the District as non-binding, but for some reason council is now treating it as binding. Does council know something it’s not telling us? Metchosin is clearly divided on this issue. Council, however, is not divided. Council is solidly unanimous in its support for second houses on more than two-thirds of all the land parcels in Metchosin. What about the people who voted against this. Who is representing them? Perhaps it is time to step back and rethink the situation in Metchosin. The reason for the years-old ongoing fight regarding detached secondary suites is triggered by money only. Thanks to this council, there will be profit for a few on one side and permanent loss of lifestyle and higher taxes for the majority. If the pro-second houses decision is final, Metchosin will have reached a turning point in this
year of 2012, which will remain permanently connected with this council. How could they be proud of it? If I had planned to build a detached secondary suite I would enjoy champagne now. Dietrich Heinicke Metchosin
People need choice on smart meters I feel compelled to voice my outrage at our provincial government and B.C. Hydro officials for their shameful conduct as they knowingly continue to mislead, ignore and intimidate the people of B.C., forcing everyone to accept wireless smart meters into their homes and businesses without any oversight, public input, or proof of return on investment. B.C. residents continue to be pressured into believing the benefits of smart meters with multi-million dollar ad campaigns while many thousands of residents requesting to keep their old analog meters are wilfully ignored by government and hydro officials. The Union of B.C. Municipalities and 33 local councils who have requested a moratorium has also been ignored with notice compliance is not negotiable. Premier Christy Clark and B.C. Hydro stop the bullying. You are not experts on nonionizing radiation and your claims of safety are not supported by independent science. Allow public process to take place and uphold the Charter of Rights and Freedoms afforded citizens in this country. Respect a home owner’s right to say “no” to your meters. Provide choice to those who do not give consent to a potential carcinogen on their homes. If the wireless “smart grid” program is worthy of implementation it will prove itself through independent examination, if not, better to walk away now and come back later with a better plan for our province that does not jeopardize safety. Tammy Jeske Langford
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Deer damaging crops say Greater Victoria farmers Ryan Flaherty News staff
One voice has risen above the others in the discussion on deer in the Capital Region. Until recently, much of the debate over what to do about increasing deer-human conflict has focused on urban areas. But several south Island farmers say they are in a dire situation of their own, and that they feel the time for talk is over. “It’s just out of control,” said Ray Galey, owner of Galey Farms in Saanich. “There isn’t any farmer who’s not an environmentalist, but (even though) we all love Bambi, we don’t need 10,000 of them.” Deer have eaten more crops each year, he said, to the point where he’s “given up on the whole point of sustainability.” In addition, Galey said he’s cutting the amount of farmed acreage back by close to 30 per cent this year as a result. “You can’t have that kind of damage and have anything left for yourself.” Last week, the Capital Regional District’s planning, transportation and protective
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A young buck takes a break while eating plants in a garden on Lansdowne Road. Farmers say deer are ravaging crops. services committee recommended that a citizens’ advisory group be formed to devise a regional deer management strategy. Committee members acknowledged the urgent need for action in rural areas. “There are agricultural and urban aspects of this problem,” said committee vice-chair Vic
Derman. “But in the case of the farmers, they’re facing a critical situation.” The advisory group will be directed to make finding a solution for farmers its top priority. Some people aren’t sure that’s enough. “I can’t see how those two issues can be dealt with under the same roof,” said Kelly Carson, a member of DeerSafe Victoria, which is calling for a nonlethal course of action. While she is pleased to see the CRD seeking citizen input, Carson is worried about the advisory group’s demographic distribution — farmers will fill three of the 12 spots. “(Given) the population of Saanich, how many farmers per capita (are there) in all of Saanich, and why would one person with a small business speak for the rest of the community?” she asked. The citizens’ advisory group will include five members from the CRD’s core municipalities, four from the Saanich Peninsula and two from the West Shore. The group will be asked to make recommendations to the CRD board by the end of July.
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Three men have been arrested in Saanich as part of a crackdown on copper wire thefts. Two cyclists “prowling around” businesses in the area of Glanford and Vanalman avenues were spotted by regional crime unit officers early in the morning on Feb. 18. The cyclists were stopped on Harriet Road, pulling a trailer with a 150-pound 15-metre section of industrial wire. An investigation determined the wire was stolen from an electrical contracting company in the
4200 block of Glanford Ave. On Feb. 24 two men, a 47 year-old and 41-year-old, were arrested and charged with theft under $5,000. Two weeks earlier, RCU members watched a man during the evening as he entered a business in the 3300-block of Tennyson Ave. Officers observed the suspect spend nearly 45 minutes trying to force open a padlock to gain access to a fenced area where equipment and materials — including copper wire — were stored. He was interrupted by a fuel delivery truck. The man fled on a bike. He was followed and arrested on
Burnside near Jutland Road. A 44-year-old Victoria man faces charges of break and enter with intent to commit, and possession of break-in instruments. “In an effort to identify those responsible for the recent thefts of copper wire around the Capital Region and to curtail these thefts, regional crime unit officers have been monitoring a number of (residences) frequented by persons well known to police,” said Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen. Earlier this year, B.C. Hydro reported an estimated $100,000 worth of buried copper wire was missing from Greater Victoria.
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THE ARTS
Hot ticket: Lord Of The Dance at the Royal Theatre March 6 & 7. Tickets start at $74.50
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Lord of the Dance is a classic tale of good versus evil, based on Irish folklore that brings a passionate love story to life. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale.
Dance with a dash of salt Kyle Slavin News staff
George Scott has accommodated some pretty strange requests in his decades-long career working behind the scenes for theatres and dance companies. From ensuring mounds of dirt and engine blocks are onstage, to acquiring industrial fans and thousands of tomatoes, it’s all in a day’s work for a production manager. “Everybody’s heard of Van Halen’s rider and the brown M&Ms. Anyone that’s touring provides a rider, which details what they need from whoever is representing them locally. They bring the show and the performers, but often we work locally to provide all the stuff they need,” says Scott, production manager for Dance Victoria. Scott has spent the last few months researching and seeking out the perfect salt, a request on the rider for Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet. “Table salt is too fine, and would get aspirated – so that’s not so good for dancers’ lungs. And bigger salt, like the kind you use on an icy sidewalk, that’s too big and it hurts when it falls,” he says. “What we need is topping salt, or some people call it pretzel salt. And
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Urbanite at the Art Gallery Celebrate the work of B.C. artists Sonny Assu, Gregory Ball, Megan Dickie, Tyler Hodgins and Alison MacTaggart in a boisterous evening featuring a DJ faceoff between DJ Murge and DJ Verse of Champion Sound Deejays, hits of humour from Theatre Skam, social commentary in the exhibition arena, and curator’s tours with Nicole Stanbridge. March 9, 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets $15 or $11 for gallery members. Available online at urbanite.eventbrite. ca, at the door or call 250-384-4171.
Vespers at St. Philip’s church Jazz Vespers at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 2928 Eastdowne Rd., features the Bob Watts Trio. Superb jazz music in a reflective atmosphere. By donation. March 4, at 7:30 p.m. Info at 250-592-6823 or email stphilips@shaw.ca.
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Victoria, Hermann’s lose exceptional jazz drummer Josh Dixon celebration set for Saturday Vivian Moreau News staff
Jennifer Dixon was swept away when she first met her future husband, Victoria drummer Josh Dixon, in a New York City coffee house 13 years ago. Tall, dark, with arresting green eyes, Josh looked like Dave Matthews, Jennifer thought. As they talked she found him to be kind, optimistic, and caring, qualities he exemplified until the day he died last month at 41. The two had been
married since 2006. Josh Dixon was well known to Victoria jazz fans as drummer, since 2004, in Hermann’s Jazz Club’s house band, the Tom Vickery Trio. Bassist and best friend since they were in high school Sean Drabitt said Dixon had an uncanny ability to mimic – yet make his own – jazz ride cymbal patterns of famed drummers such as Philly Joe Jones and post-bop era Elvin Jones. “He listened to what was going on and tried to make everything sound even better,” Drabbit said. Dixon also played with Karel Roessingh as part of the latter’s trio. “He always thought about each tune and how he could best play
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Hear Haida tales Kung Jaadee, a traditional Haida singer, drummer, and storyteller and one of Canada’s leading aboriginal performers will be in Victoria this week. Kung Jaadee-Roberta Kennedy will perform at the First Metropolitan United Church, Quadra St. at Balmoral. JaadeeOriginally from Haida K u n g Gwaii, she has given Roberta Kennedy hundreds of performances across Canada in the past two decades. Kung Jaadee loves dancing, singing, drumming and laughing, and says she is a true Raven – causing mischief wherever she goes in this world. Her stories stretch from before the beginning of time, to a time when humans learned from animals how to be true haada laas (good people). She prefers to use her Haida name, Kung Jaadee – Woman in the Moon – the personal crest she wears on her button blanket. Audience members of all ages can anticipate a fun-filled afternoon, and will even be given the opportunity to participate. The show is Sunday March 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, $20 per family, $5 for low income/students/children. llavin@vicnews.com
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(Left) Nathan Hirayama is a regular with the national sevens team and will lead the UVic Vikes into action this weekend at the national University 7s rugby tournament at Langford’s City Centre Park, today (March 2) and Saturday. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
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Victoria’s Jean Newell defends himself against Vancouver’s Sharu Thulasithasan during their karate bout at the B.C. Winter Games last weekend. Newell won four medals, including a gold in the individual Kata. Lisa VanderVelde/Black Press
Victoria’s Sierra Dean, right, and Tristan Panke, middle, take aim during the archery event at the B.C. Winter Games in Vernon.
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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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GARDENING BUSINESS for sale - Nice & Clean Gardening. Includes 2007 Chev truck, (45,000 km), John Deere ride mower w/42” deck. 22” Honda & 22” Toro commercial mowers, Thunderbird trailer, edger, trimmer, 2 stilt weed-eaters, assorted hand tools. 20 clients. $35,000. 250-478-7701.
OAK BAY, sunny, 1 bdrm, balcony, quiet, mature, N/P, N/S, steps to ocean, $840 mo incls H & H/W, 250-598-9632
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.
LANGFORD. GROUND floor suite, own entrance & patio, Full kitchen, F/S, D/W, built-in vac, in-suite laundry. Utilities included. Central to shops, Galloping Goose, Royal Roads, bus route. NS/NP. $850.Avail now. 250-474-0079
2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $15,750 o.b.o. 250-466-4156
2 TAN covered love seats w/ dark brown pattern, great condition, $100 ea. 250-478-5880 TEAK HUTCH, $550 and teak table $150 or both $600. Bookcase $35. (250)385-3547
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BUY WATKINS Products at Market Every Sunday 10-3. 679 Goldstream Ave. 250 217-8480. FURNITURE, MATTRESS, Tools & Hdwe Sale! New & Used, Good Selection, Cheap! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
GORDON HEAD. Large 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, deck + 2-bdrm in-law suite, workshop. 2 F/P NS/NP. $2200. (250)477-6541
HOMES WANTED SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
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SAANICH- 3 BDRMS+ separate in-law suite. Avail Mar 15. $2200 (negotiable). (250)4790275. cumpelik@shaw.ca
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ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
SIDNEY CHARMING garden cottage, sea view & beach access on bus route to Sidney & Victoria, near ferries & airport. Totally reno’d, with beautiful fir floors, 1 bdrm (fits queen or smaller), 1 bath (shower, no tub), open kitchen/dining & living area, 4 appliances, off street prkg. $1000. NP/NS. Opportunity to garden. Long term preferred. 250-656-3003.
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm (behind Thrifty’s) 1 bath. Reno’d. NS/NP. $1375+(250)656-4003
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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.
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SIDNEY: BRIGHT bachelor, $700 view, priv deck, close to park, ocean , shops. NS/NP. Avail Apr. 1. Call 250-6561672 or 250-884-4159.
BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1100. inclds utils. Great views. (250)886-7755.
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SIDNEY AREA, bright upper 1 bdrm suite, $825, heat & H/W incl’d, full kitchen, full bath, W/D, storage, private patio. Avail April. 1. 250-516-8086.
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SIDNEY: FURNISHED Deluxe suite, newer. Walk to ocean & town. All incl. 250-656-8080.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COWICHAN BAY, #31-2055 Koksilah Rd, Tall Tim MHP. 2 bdrm suite, ensuite W/D, 2 small pets ok on approval. $730 mo + utils. 250-597-0617
CORDOVA BAY- 2 bdrms, W/D, hydro incld. Avail Mar 1. $920/mo. (250)658-4760. 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.
TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY: NEW, 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1700. Avail Apr. 1. Call 250-217-4060.
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SAANICH: FURNISHED large 1 bdrm suite. NP/NS. Avail Now. Refs req’d. $900/mo inclusive. Call 250-721-0281, 250-858-0807.
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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.
LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, yard, 4 appls, water incl, shared laundry, $1100 + utils. NS/NP. Mar 1. (250)881-2283
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
KEATING- 1 bdrm, W/D. $800 inclds hydro+ H/W. Avail Now. (250)652-1612.
1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036
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GLANDFORD/CAREY, avail Apr. 1 bright modern, new above grd 1 bdrm suite. Sep ent, shared laundry, incls utils & cable. 1 cat allowed, N/S, on bus route, close to all amens. $875 mo. Call (250)995-1753.
GORGE. 2-BDRM. Bright, spacious, quiet. 5 appliances, cat ok. Avail now. $1100. inclusive. (250)884-5245.
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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
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
Call: 1-250-616-9053
ROYAL BLUE sofa & chair, exc cond, $600 obo. 4 Birch chairs & cushions, $200 obo. Ladies X country skis, boots, poles, $350 obo.250-665-6546
SIDNEY WATERFRONT- 1 bdrm. $1000 inclusive. Refs. NP/NS. (250)656-4003.
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1986 VW VANAGON- 110,178 original km, camperized. $5000 obo. (250)544-4303. FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.
Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped! KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road. (250)883-0490.
CARS
MARINE BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
ANOTHER LAWN SEASON! Replace it with a beautiful Garden or Patio. 30 yrs exp. web.me.com/rodkeays Call 250-858-3564.
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KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920.
COMPUTER SERVICES QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.
DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.
DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542. DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858. SEPTIC SYSTEMS. Bobcat Services, Mini Excavator, Full Size Excavator, top soil/gravel. Call 250-474-7384.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
GARDENING AURICLE Lawns- cln up lawn garden hedge pruning soil tests & fertilize. (250)882-3129 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677 20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Soil/Mulch (2 cu yd), Hauling. 250-479-6495 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Spring cleanup, tree & hedge pruning. 23yrs exp. WCB.
ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. OVERGROWN GARDEN? Cleanups. Pruning roses, fruit tree, hedges. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, March 2, 2012
Select your home. Select your mortgage. Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
1631 Warren Gardens, $750,000 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
pg. 18
pg. 5
pg. 6
pg. 10
107-75 Songhees, $850,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
5-675 Superior, $599,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
pg. 10
pg. 13
pg. 37
pg. 10
pg. 34
pg. 5
pg. 5
pg. 13
pg. 29
pg. 8
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
pg. 12
pg. 14
Saturday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Lenna Dallen 250 479-3333
pg. 19
pg. 14
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
302-1270 Beach Dr., $460,000 pg.7
Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535
pg. 5
3155 Westdowne, $899,000 pg. 29
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
pg. 37
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bill Brooks 250-370-7788
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 19
pg. 18
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
3393 Henderson, $669,000 pg. 18
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
pg. 12
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat, 250 384-8124
Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stacey Dewhurst 250 384-8124
pg. 15
Saturday March 22 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Tim McNaughton, 250-896-0600
pg. 11
pg. 14
Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields, 250-384-8124
pg. 14
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford 250 889-8200
Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey 250-592-4422
pg. 39
Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124
pg. 18
pg. 8
2968 Cedar Hill Rd, $414,000 pg. 18
#1-1146 Richardson, $379,900
pg. 14
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
1408 Ireland pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
2375 Cranmore Rd., $679,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
pg. 37
pg. 35
pg. 12
20-126 Hallowell, $419,900
pg. 29
114 Lekwammen Dr, $269,888 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
pg. 10
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124
3-709 Luscombe Pl, $619,900 Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 3
5460 Old West Saanich, $1,179,000 Sunday 1-3 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bill Brooks, 250-370-7788
Sunday 2:00-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Ed G. Sing 250-744-3301
pg. 10
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577
304-4535 Viewmont, $239,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
211-4529 West Saanich, $379,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124
pg. 21
pg. 20
3828 Cardie, $629,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Henry Van der Vlugt 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lucy Richardson 250 744-3301
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
Thursday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Geoff McLean 250 744-3301
pg. 22
pg. 24
pg. 24
pg. 19
pg. 24
10450 Allbay, $479,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Sandra Hoff, 818-5775
pg. 20
pg. 22
957 Verdier, $544,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
pg. 21
pg. 16
2123 James White Blvd. W., $479,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Chris Fairlie 250-386-8875
pg. 24
2051 Ardwell Ave., $469,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301
3730 Blenkinsop, $598,800 pg. 21
pg. 14
8152 Woodwyn, $1,239,000 pg. 20
909 Lucas Ave., $599,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen 250-386-8875
pg. 3
1886 McTavish, $499,000 pg. 34
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,049,000
2036 Saltair, $759,500
pg. 23
pg. 22
28-2070 Amelia Ave, $247,500 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
21-881 Nicholson, $679,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301
pg. 34
pg. 35
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
pg. 22
2132 Brethour Pkwy. pg. 37
pg. 12
300-21 Conard, $299,900 Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Newport Realty John Monkhouse 250 385-2033
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. John Bruce, 250-656-0131
1190 Maplegrove pg. 18
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
813 Kona Cres, $730,000
312-894 Vernon, $285,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124
pg. 22
pg. 21
4095 Braefoot Rd., $949,000
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Paul Askew 250 744-3301
pg. 20
17-4058 Corners Pl
pg. 34
pg. 1
pg. 14
pg. 14
pg. 18
770 Linkleas, $584,900 Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 21
pg. 16 Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
1829 Hillcrest, $595,000
4190 Kashtan Pl, $529,900
301-380 Waterfront, $569,625 pg. 15
303-4030 Quadra, $289,000
308-1505 Church, $199,900
1-1020 Queens, $359,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124
3880 Synod, $499,900
3520 Upper Te
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn 250-744-3301
pg. 6
406-1068 Tolmie
982 Taine, $528,000
404-104 Dallas Rd, $429,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
pg. 21
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Garreth Jones, 250-744-3301 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176
4027 Britton, $612,000 pg. 22
1051 Baldwin Plc., $699,800
206-3363 Glasgow
101-1807 Oak Bay Ave
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100
pg. 21
pg. 29
pg. 8
pg. 22
409-4536 Viewmont, $299,900
pg. 13
4665 Amblewood Dr
Sunday 1-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003 pg. 15
pg. 21
pg. 19 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jasmin Gerwien, 250-384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Julie Demelo 250-479-3333
4744 Interurban
816 Hartford Green, $624,800
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
101-2095 Oak Bay, $205,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
pg. 21
360-4488 Chatterton
205-2095 Oak Bay Ave. Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell 250-477-5353
2120 Kings, $749,999 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 22
305-820 Short St., $349,888
25-909 Admirals, $379,000 pg. 19
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lucy Richardson 250 744-3301
pg. 22
2921 Inez Ave.
4682 Scottswood, $530,000
107D-1115 Craigflower Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Karin Barlow 250-385-2033
4424 Torquay, $499,900
934 Craigflower, $449,000
2021 Pelly Plc. pg. 14
pg. 37
1250 Craigflower, $449,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 12
102-3969 Shelbourne, $215,000
301-1121 Esquimalt, $214,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
984 Taine
462 Sturdee St, $609,000
405-1235 Johnson, $173,000
604-103 Gorge Rd E
604-75 Songhees, $698,000
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Paul Whitney 250-889-2883
pg. 6
925 Devonshire Rd., $429,900
1321 George St., $959,000
207-935 Johnson, $321,888
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Ed G. Sing 250-744-3301
625 Cornwall, $591,900
B707 Linden
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
501-1061 Fort, $215,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422
602-1015 Pandora, $349,900
2001 Runnymede, $1.2 Million
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
pg. 11
2239 Shelbourne St, $384,000
104-439 Cook St., $325,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge 250 477-7291
pg. 8
107-420 Parry, $309,000
1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000
2-1200 Richardson
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
4291 Eastridge, $599,000
pg. 13
11-3008 Quadra, $409,000
510-845 Yates, $389,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sarah Appelman 250-477-5353
110-1505 Church, $229,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Toby Trembath 250 385-2033
402-11 Cooperage, $448,000
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey 250-385-2033
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Laura Akers 250 516-1644
110-1035 Sutlej, $299,000
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 474-6003
541 Crossandra, $309,900
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Nicholas Bardon 250 388-5882
101-1151 Rockland, $229,000
315-205 Kimta Rd, $724,900
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
4028 Shelbourne, $779,000
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Limited Shaughna Boggs-Wright 250-391-1893
1446 Fairfield, $869,000
15 Dock, $764,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Laurel Hounslow 250 592-4422
108-848 Esquimalt Rd., $174,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353
309 Kingston, $749,000
710 Linden Ave. Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
201-300 Waterfront, $599,900
23-60 Dallas pg. 13
edition of
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301
Mar. 1 - Mar. 7
1020 Richardson
C-707 Linden, $439,900
N1106-737 Humboldt
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3-828 Rupert Terrace
308-930 North Park, $224,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
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3108 Mars St, $558,000
401-525 Broughton St., $459,000 Sunday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535
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401-1536 Hillside Ave, $289,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ted Tyrrell 250-477-7291
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203-3277 Quadra St, $263,000 Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
pg. 21
31-7401 Central Saanich, $179,900
118-3225 Eldon, $169,900 Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 14
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
pg. 39
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1719 Barrett, $769,000
916 Grilse, $889,000
563 Brant Pl
3352 Mary Anne Cres, $429,900
3001 Alouette, $499,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 474-6003
828 Bexhill Pl, $659,900
2101 Bishops Gate, $610,900
pg. 23
23-2560 Wilcox Terr., $339,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
pg. 24
9045 Lochside Dr, $975,000 pg. 12
105-7583 Central Saanich
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Gary Anderson, 250-744-3301
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
631 Glacier Ridge, $499,900
pg. 23
3-515 Mount View, $320,000 pg. 31
pg. 6
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 35
pg. 34 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353
9637 Second St., $569,900
pg. 37
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray 250-744-3301
pg. 26
pg. 22 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943
303-7088 West Saanich
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250 655-0608
pg. 37
pg. 22
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Barbara Scott 250-383-1500
pg. 23
2539 Twin View Pl, $989,000 pg. 23
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-661-4277
pg. 24
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943
pg. 37
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Bernie Wilkinson 250 477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-661-4277
pg. 24
2687 Winster, $429,900
2310 Weiler Ave., $484,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 23
Sunday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
pg. 31
123-945 Bear Mountain, $515,000 pg. 26
pg. 34
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 8
pg. 25
pg. 25
304-611 Brookside, $198,000 Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 14
pg. 5
Thetis Edge Six Mile Rd, $265,900 pg. 31
Saturday 2:30-4:00 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-380-6683
Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Peter Gaby 250 477-7291
pg. 7
2390 Echo Valley Dr, $684,900 pg. 24
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Dennis Jabs, 250-882-7393
pg. 31
835 Gade, $699,900
549 Delora Dr., $599,000
pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Hans Hegen 250-858-0424
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Don Burnham 250 516-1510
2779 Lakehurst Dr
Saturday & Sunday 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher 250-477-1100
pg. 6
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Ted Tyrrell, 250-477-7291
pg. 31
pg. 31
2572 Jeanine Dr., $455,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey 250 477-7291
pg. 24
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten 250-479-3333
pg. 25
6446 Willowpark, $428,800
633 Rason Rd, $519,900
3319 Anchorage, $479,900
301-2380 Brethour
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Tony Wick, 250-478-9600
2735 Cornerstone Trc., $465,000
Sunday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 474-6003
7958 Galbraith, $520,000
468 Chapel Heights, $624,000
1826 Millstream Rd
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Laura Godbeer 250 479-3333
pg. 26
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave O’Byrne 250 592-4422
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Tony Elwell, 250-384-8124
206-611 Goldstream
557 Delora, $534,900
84-2600 Ferguson, $405,000
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
662 Goldstream Ave., $219,900
768 Willing Dr, $659,000
107-10160 Third, $259,000
Sunday 3:00-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
204-663 Goldstream, $249,900
3440 Fulton
2518 Mill Hill, $449,900
302-1240 Verdier Ave, $352,700
pg. 26
749 Treanor Ave, $539,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
9319 East Saanich, $785,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish 250-744-3301
pg. 37
735 Heaslip, $329,900
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 24
907 Dawn Lane, $565,000
3-2654 Lancelot Plc., $579,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
47-2817 Sooke Lake Rd, $114,900
983 Rattanwood Plc., $589,900 pg. 25
pg. 24
9336 Maryland, $419,400
Sunday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176
pg. 31
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten 250-479-3333
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Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
3363 Mary Anne, $499,900
Sunday 1-2:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 31
22-3049 Brittany, $339,900
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 32
pg. 26
2908 Corrine Plc., $475,000
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Diego Lauricella, 250-479-3333
pg. 39
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Naomi Larkins 250-384-8124
pg. 24
2949 Trestle, $364,900
302-908 Brock Ave., $349,000
15-551 Bezanton, $510,000
593 Latoria, $285,000
1150 Cougar Ridge Rd., $539,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 474-6003
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack 250-661-4088
Saturday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital - Westshore Pat Tosczak 250-474-4800 pg. 32
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■ Rona Commercial Trade Fair ■ Feb. 28/12 ■ Eagle Ridge Centre
Rona hosts exclusive contractor event The third annual RONA Commercial Trade Fair on Feb. 28 was attended by more than 700 commercial tradesmen, contractors, renovators and builders from all regions of Vancouver Island. RONA store managers and commercial team staff from stores across the Island, hosted the show at City Centre Park Arena in Langford. The event, specifically for commercial contractors, offered them an opportunity to talk to more than 60 suppliers, see tool demonstrations, see new products, services and technologies, win prizes including a GM pickup trucks. This event was one of 17 across Canada. Bob Ulrich, RONA Commercial Sales Manager for Western Canada said “These Shows really display our commitment to providing our customers the best products for their needs. Renovators contractors, builders and our suppliers love it because they get an opportunity to speak to each other one on one. These shows bring everyone together and really benefit all of us”. Watch for the next Commercial Trade Show Spring 2013. For info on the 2013 show, talk to the commercial team or store manager at any RONA location.
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Gord Frampton and Ken Vogt of Expocrete.
Rona employees Sarah Slater, Mike Rogers and Carlie Robertson.
Andy MacBain and Robert VanAlstyne, of Pigeon Patrol Products & Services.
John Forte, of Stanley Black and Decker, holds up a couple of the drills being displayed.
Dave Johanson and Robert McLeod eye the GMC truck that was to be given away.
Rona store managers Leslie Charles (Cobble Hill) and John Alcadinho (Langford).
Lee Greengrass and Tim Melady, of Bosch.
John Shafi, of Aquita Cedar Products, relaxes in one of the lawn chairs his company makes.
Mike Duchnycz, John Ryan and Ed Wiens, of Masonite International.
Randy Candelora and Neil Cameron, of NSC Minerals.
Damaris Knudson and Amy Kilmer, of RADD Property Management with Anjeline Sran.
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Friday, March 2, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM
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WORLD DAY OF Prayer, March 3, 10 a.m., Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 798 Goldstream Ave.
ONLY for Colwood Residents...
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.
$4750 off Solar Hot Water Heating
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.
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$1000+ off Ductless Split Heat Pumps FREE Water & Energy Saving Kits Pick up at Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Rd
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METCHOSIN POULTRY SWAP, March 4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 4450 Happy Valley Rd. municipal grounds near the museum.
Call to book a visit to our showroom!
UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY supper fundraiser, March 8, 6 to 8 p.m., Crossroads Bar and Grill, silent auction items gratefully accepted, or to buy tickets call 250-598-6412.
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Recreation board meeting, March 8, 7 p.m., JDF fieldhouse.
to 12:15 p.m.; ages 11-14, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.; ages 15-adults, 1:45 to 3 p.m.
SATURDAY
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.
METCHOSIN COMMUNITY HOUSE live services auction, March 11, 2 to 4 p.m. To contribute, call 250-4785155 or email mcahouse@ telus.net. See www. metchosincommunityhouse. com/servicesauction.htm.
ONGOING
LANGFORD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meeting March 13 at 1 p.m. For more information call Josie at 250-478-1900.
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.
COMMUNITY STRING ORCHESTRA for teens to seniors, Wednesdays 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at JDF seniors centre, 1767 Island Highway. For info call 250 474-2149.
VAGINA MONOLOGUES, SILENT auction, March 31, at 7 p.m., Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave. Tickets $20, $15 students. See vdaylangford.eventbrite.ca or call 250-361-8212.
ADULT RECREATIONAL BALLET at Colwood Community Hall, 2219 Sooke Rd., Mondays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. For information call 250-478-1572. CHESS AT THE Juan de Fuca library, Saturdays, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., ages eight to 18. Register at www.gvpl.ca.
MEETINGS LANGFORD COUNCIL, MARCH 5, 7 p.m. COLWOOD TRANSPORTATION AND infrastructure committee, March 5, 6:30 p.m. VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL, March 6, 7 p.m. COLWOOD PLANNING AND land use committee, March 6, 7 p.m. WEST SHORE PARKS and
COLWOOD HERITAGE COMMISSION is looking for stories, photos from Colwood’s early days. Email mlalande@ colwood.ca or call 250-4785999. ONGOING RECYCLABLE BOTTLE collecting to help fund animal rescue medical bills, food and care. Free bottle pickup. Call 250-415-9335.
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