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Palms away For the second year in a row, there will be no palm tree sale in Oak Bay -- at least, not with the municipality’s endorsement. This year, it’s more than just the weather hampering the sale of the tropical trees. On Monday council denied a request from Oak Bay Tourism to host the event on the lawns of the municipal hall, citing a desire to support tourism initiatives which fit the municipality’s vision of a sustainable community. “We need to support projects that support and preserve our existing ecosystem, and unfortunately this one just didn’t do it,” said Coun. Tara Ney, council’s liaison to Oak Bay Tourism. The decision prompted the group to cancel the sale outright. Some on council fear that the tropical plants, while not considered an invasive species, could overshadow important native species such as Garry oak trees, which are protected in Oak Bay. “We have this limited number of large Garry oaks left, and we should be doing everything we can to encourage people to plant and maintain that urban forest,” said Coun. Michelle Kirby. The chair of Oak Bay Tourism called council’s concern somewhat arbitrary. “Yes, palm trees are an exotic (species), they’re not native to this area,” said Derek Vair. “But so are camellias
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Oak Bay Tourism committee chair Derek Vair stands underneath one of the palm trees on Monterey Avenue outside the Winchester Gallery. and so are rhododendrons and so are lots of other things that people put in their gardens. The argument that palm trees are displacing Garry oaks, I think, is rather spurious.” While the palms don’t have a significant negative impact on the local ecosystem, they don’t do much to green the community either, said Oak Bay municipal arborist Chris Paul. “(With) palm trees, you’re getting a very small (contribution) as far as being green, and doing all the good things that trees do for the atmosphere,” he said. “They have a pretty small impact, because their crown is so small.”
The palm tree sale has been quite popular in past years, with several hundred trees being sold annually to customers from around the region. Last year’s sale was cancelled due to an unusually cold winter, coupled with what Vair termed “a glut on the market.” Though her organization isn’t taking a side in the debate, Trina Mousseau, Tourism Victoria’s director of destination marketing, said the trees are part of Oak Bay’s charm. PLEASE SEE: Palm trees, Page A5 Our View, Page A8
After months of stalled contract negotiations, the dispute between B.C. teachers and the province heated up this week, with teachers ready to walk off the job as early as next Monday. Just as the Labour Relations Board ruled Tuesday that teachers may legally walk out for up to three days next week, after giving two days’ notice, Education Minister George Abbott tabled legislation to end six months of teach-only job action. The Education Improvement Act, which calls for hefty fines for those who strike, comes nearly a year since contract nego“This is not tiations between B.C.’s 40,000 teachers and scaring us. This is the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association just the beginning.” – Benula Giasson, began. While talks centred around class size union executive and composition, as well as teacher prep time, the two sides were ultimately polarized over the government’s unwillingness to diverge from a two-year “net zero” wage mandate. Abbott said the new legislation imposes a six-month “cooling-off period” and sets up the appointment of a mediator to look at non-monetary issues. The legislation extends the current contract to June 2013. The mediator will have until June 30 to find agreement. Bénula Giasson, first vice-president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association, was “shocked” to hear that the bill, once passed, will include fines for walking off the job: $425 per day for individual teachers, $2,500 for union officers, and $1.3 million to the BCTF in the event of a strike. “This is not scaring us,” Giasson said, adding that she is prepared to pay. “This is just the beginning.” The results of a provincewide vote by BCTF members was expected to be known by Thursday. PLEASE SEE: Education legislation, Page A4
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Kari Frazer has been counting her flowers every March since she moved here in 1990. “I was so excited to move here from Kelowna because it was so warm and
there were blossoms out year-round,” said Frazer, an employee of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. Participating in the annual Victoria Flower Count offers her the perfect way to celebrate nature and “take notice of the
beauty around us.” Frazer limits her flower count to her own yard in Saanich. Blooming now are heather, hellebores, daffodils, pansies, crocus and hundreds of snowdrops. She estimates there are already thousands of
blossoms, though she hasn’t done her count yet. “I just moved, so this is all new,” Frazer said of her yard. “Whoever was here did a fabulous job.” The Flower Count runs now through March 7. A fun competition between municipalities is part of it, but anyone is welcome to count blossoms. Totals can be registered at www. flowercount.ca. The overall tally runs in the billions every year. The count is about local pride and bragging rights, said John Espley, board chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. The message is a marketing tool targeted both to tourists and people who might one day relocate to the region. “If you know Victoria, most of the people here are not locals. They’ve moved here from somewhere else,” Espley said. rholmen@vicnews.com
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Testing an early warning system Initial signs of Alzheimer’s disease focus of UVic study Ryan Flaherty News staff
A University of Victoria study aiming to identify early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease has drawn strong interest from volunteers who want to help fight the deadly form of dementia. Since putting out a call for participants late last month, the university has received at least 120 applications for the 50 to 60 available spots in the study. Researchers are trying to determine what constitutes a “normal” level of decline in memory and thinking abilities, and whether that decline can be prevented in people at risk of the disease. Dubbed “ProjectSMART,” the study will see participants between the ages of 65 and 80 randomly split into two groups and taking part in a series of classes. One group will focus on psycho-education – information on how the brain changes with age, what’s normal and how to handle the frustrations that go along with those Sharon Tiffin/News staff changes. The other group will be given mindfulness University of Victoria professor Colette Smart holds a model of a brain in her office at UVic. Smart is leading a study called “ProjectSMART” which is trying to identify early warning signs of Alzheimer’s training, which teaches disease, and teach older adults how to exercise their brains. subjects how to stay in the moment through things like meditation and yoga. than those the same age who that,” said Smart. “So the earlier these, if people can do them “There’s a fairly rapidly were not meditating. we can identify people who early and intensively, then it may growing amount of research According to the Alzheimer’s might be at risk and implement be a protective factor for later that shows that people who Society of B.C., more than 70,000 some kind of preventative cognitive decline, regardless practice meditation – this type British Columbians are currently measures, (that) is going to be of whether they’re at risk for of meditation, at least, in a living with Alzheimer’s or a the most effective thing right Alzheimer’s or not,” Smart said. very serious way – show very related dementia. With an aging now.” The study will begin in April positive brain changes in terms population, that number could She hopes the study will once the number of applicants of structure and function,” said more than double within the next eventually help researchers has been whittled down. Once Colette Smart, the assistant 25 years. develop tests and measurements the eight weeks of classes are professor in UVic’s Department Those numbers mean that the that are more sensitive to early complete, participants will be of Psychology who is leading the importance of early detection risk factors, allowing clinical monitored for three months. study. – before obvious symptoms practitioners to better identify Smart wants to see the research She referred to a 2005 group appear on standard tests – them when older adults begin to develop into a larger-scale pilot study that showed elderly people continues to grow. observe changes in their thinking study that would follow subjects who had meditated for a long “We’re not even close to any abilities. over a three- to five-year period. time had less brain shrinkage kind of cure or anything like “Having interventions like reporter@vicnews.com
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Soul food, blues on tap at Monterey The sounds and flavours of the Deep South come to Monterey Recreation Centre tomorrow (March 3). Better Than Blues Night features a buffet of traditional Southern fare, including slow-roasted ribs, smoked sausage casserole, BBQ baked beans, collard greens and Bourbon Street bread pudding. Guests will be entertained by the soulful sounds of the Vic High Rhythm and Blues band. The event runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $17 for Monterey Centre members, $20 for nonmembers 19-over. They are available at the centre, 1442 Monterey Ave., or by calling 250-370-7300.
Meeting to explore changing landscape The Friends of Uplands Park are hosting a public meeting to examine the shifting human and natural landscape in the Capital Region. In “The Changing Landscape, Mega Fauna and Humans – the last 22,000 Years,” Grant Keddie, archaeology curator at the Royal B.C. Museum uses maps, photographs and other visuals to illustrate changes in the area from the Ice Age to the establishment of Fort Victoria. The free gathering takes place Thurs., March 8 at 7 p.m. at Windsor Park Pavilion. Refreshments will be provided, and donations are welcome.
Predicting disasters at Café Scientifique Can we predict tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, sudden climate changes, cosmic impacts, deadly pandemics and even stock market crashes? Florin Diacu, a professor of math and statistics, leads an informal talk titled the Quest to Predict Megadisasters at the University of Victoria’s next Café Scientifique event. The free chat starts at 7 p.m. March 13 at Solstice Cafe, 529 Pandora Ave. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Education legislation rejigs funding Continued from Page A1
GVTA and school union officers have already voted unanimously in favour of walking out. “Yes, there were some members who weren’t too sure which way they were going to go, but the government helped us,” Giasson said. “Bring in legislation and here we go.” The proposed legislation addresses an April 2011 B.C. Supreme Court ruling that found the removal of class size and
composition legislation in 2001 unconstitutional. The Education Improvement Act puts in place a new fund that provides $30 million extra this year, $60 million next year and $75 million each year after that for class size and special needs support. “Net zero is the order of the day,” Abbott said following a fact-finder’s announcement that a negotiated agreement between the two parties was very unlikely. “It’s not something we’ve kept
secret. It was in the throne speech in 2009 and it has been the consistent guide in all labour relations since that time.” Deviating from net zero for the teachers would only trigger “me too” clauses among other labour contracts and lead to an approximate $3- to $4-billion deficit increase, Abbott said. Visit oakbaynews.com to read breaking news on the teachers’ dispute with the province. – with files from Tom Fletcher nnorth@saanichnews.com
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“What’s very special about Oak Bay is that it’s this unique seaside community, and the trees add to their personality as a neighbourhood,” Mousseau said. Not only does nixing the sale have a negative impact on tourism promotion, Vair said, it also deprives a local community group of some much-needed funding. This year Oak Bay Tourism planned to share proceeds of the sale with the ironically named 5th Garry Oak Scouts Group. While she acknowledged Vair’s unhappiness with council’s decision, Ney argued that it’s a chance for Oak Bay Tourism to work with other municipal agencies to create a more comprehensive vision for tourism in the community. “We want to bring tourism together with our heritage, parks and rec, and culture,” she said. “If we do that, there’s tremendous possibilities here.” Kirby maintained she would be happy to support a sale of Garry oak seedlings, or even fruit trees, which would promote the sustainability concept. “I think our community has elected us because that’s their vision. I ran on an environmental platform and it would be wrong to encourage something that might threaten our natural environment – even if it’s just a symbol.” reporter@vicnews.com
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Oak Bay police are getting the jump on a deadline to adopt new policing standards relating to the use of Tasers. Changes to the department’s use-of-force policy include more training for officers on Taser use and how to better ascertain the state of individuals on whom such force might be used. The move to update the training regime comes well ahead of
the provincial Justice Ministry’s Jan. 31, 2013 deadline to update policing standards. That mandate followed the Braidwood inquiry into circumstances surrounding the 2006 death of Robert Dziekanski, who was Tasered multiple times by RCMP officers in the Vancouver airport. The new policy describes where and when that level of force is warranted, said Chief Const. Mark Fisher. He pointed out that Oak Bay officers have rarely used the three Tasers they have at their disposal. The department’s 2010 intermediate force options report shows no instances where a Taser was displayed by an officer, let alone used. Fisher added
there were no reportable incidents in 2011, either. In addition to a one-day course on how and when to use the weapon, officers will be trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation. Sgt. Rob Smith, the Oak Bay officer in charge of training, said in many instances where a Taser is used, the subject is suffering from mental illness. “Their lack of following instructions from a police officer at the scene quite often isn’t because of a lack of wanting to, it’s a lack of being able to,” he said. “The emphasis is on a best practice of how we can de-escalate those confrontations, so that everything can be possibly
tried before going hands-on.” The updated policy calls for all officers to be trained to use portable defibrillators, in case someone goes into cardiac arrest after being shot with the stun gun. Smith said he’s never had to discharge the weapon over his law enforcement career. “I’ve had the laser sight on people, and that’s usually enough to gain compliance,” he said. “It’s much the same as pepper spray in that way.” Fisher said all officers will receive the defibrillator training in March. He hopes to have everyone trained on the new use-of-force policies by sometime this spring. reporter@vicnews.com
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Raining on the palm parade Palm trees are not native to the Capital Region. Everyone knows that. The simple fact these non-invasive species can grow and thrive here is a testament to the mild weather we have. And that pleasant climate is a big drawing card for the area’s tourism industry. We were left shaking our head this week when Oak Bay council rejected a request by Oak Bay Tourism Oak Bay shoots to hold its popular palm tree sale on itself in foot with the lawn of the palm tree decision municipal hall. Building on the region’s unofficial title as the Palm Tree Capital of Canada, the event would have thrust the area into the regional spotlight and possibly beyond, given the reach of social media. The decision, which councillors based on a preference to support events that help preserve Oak Bay’s native ecosystem, effectively killed the sale. Tourism reps, hoping to raise money for efforts to sell the municipality to visitors – not to mention a local Scout troop – said holding it at a low-profile, private site would be pointless. The popular event, ruined mainly by weather last year, has routinely attracted people from around Greater Victoria. It is being effectively kiboshed by people who are well-meaning, but who are missing the point, which is to have a little fun and bask in the fact that we can add a bit of the tropics to our gardens, unlike most Canadian locales east of Abbotsford. A Garry oak seedling sale, an alternative suggested by one councillor, won’t attract the attention of people outside the region, never mind residents in neighbouring municipalities. Protecting the Garry oak population should be the job of parks departments, which can determine ideal spots to plant them. It’s admirable to see politicians stick to their principles. But in this case, Oak Bay representatives have taken a step backward and said to the region, “there’s no fun allowed behind the Tweed Curtain.” What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Killing in the name of what? So 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 My experience came that grizzly down and kill in a slaughterhouse it. 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 I will working for a newspaper soon also hear “deer.” I and when I heard they Charla Huber appreciate that killing a were having a chicken Written in Ink lamb for food is much slaughter, I thought of the different than killing a photo opportunities. deer because it’s considered a I watched as 1,500 chickens nuisance. were processed. The smell of Personally, I don’t think deer need the chickens going though the to be culled, nor do I think they plucker, a mechanical device with need to be relocated. I have heard rubber bumps that spins around many people in the community and pulls out the feathers, caused discuss the horrors of bolt guns, such a nasty smell. I left the room and from what I saw, it wasn’t all to go outside. But I told myself, if that horrible. I wanted to eat chicken and be a Maybe if deer were being used for photographer, I needed to get back food I wouldn’t have the same issue into the room. with killing them, but this is coming I watched from start to finish from someone who has a hard time over several hours and I am glad I pulling weeds in the garden. now truly understand the process. If people in the region support I always knew meat was once an a deer cull, I think they need to animal, but I felt it was important be held accountable. Sometimes to know where my meat came from there is an out-of-sight, out-of mind and how it changed from a live mentality. It’s easy to fall into that. chicken to a meal. If a cull is the end result, maybe it Maybe more people need to should be made a public event or take the time to investigate things broadcast so people can’t just turn fully before making a decision. If their backs on this. someone were to vote for the deer Humans seem to be the only to be culled, would they be willing
to watch the deer die in good conscience? 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, I talked to a conservation officer. He 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. Charla Huber is a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
‘I wouldn’t want to get shot and wake up in Campbell River with a limp.’
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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, March 2, 2012
LETTERS Teachers deserve respect I am writing to express my support of our teachers here in Victoria, specifically for my son’s kindergarten teacher at the “inner city” school Vic West elementary. I spend a fair amount of time in my son’s classroom and here is what I have noticed. My son’s teacher works incredibly hard. She has a classroom of 14, which includes several children who have a difficult time maintaining focus and following directions. She always maintains a kind, welcoming and supportive demeanor, while being fair and firm. We are lucky, at this school, that we have such a small class size. I am thankful for this every day. I honestly don’t know how teachers can support and assist students to learn,
when they have class sizes of 19-plus. It seems unfair to both the children and the teacher, to expect real learning to occur in overcrowded and underfunded classrooms and schools. I believe in the teachers in my school, and in the teachers that I know on a personal basis. They have chosen this profession, and become educated in this field, because they care about children. They know what children need and what constitutes a healthy and supportive classroom environment. Our teachers need to be paid properly and treated respectfully. I trust the teachers of this province to make decisions about classroom learning. This should not be a legislated contract, but a proper mediation between the teachers
and government. What kind of role modeling is this, when our children learn that the people who they spend upwards of 30 hours a week with, are being bullied by those that we, their parents, have elected. We ask students to participate in anti-bullying campaigns, and yet by legislating the teachers back to work, the government is demonstrating that bullying is an accepted part of our society. Feb. 29 was Pink Shirt Day, an anti-bullying campaign within the schools. Wouldn’t it be amazing if the government wore their pink shirts too? Our country would be nothing without good teachers and good schools. Mercedes Calvert Victoria
Readers respond: Donations, gas, smoking Tired of donating at the cash register During the last few years charities have relied more and more on the big stores to do their collecting for them. As far as I’m concerned, this makes one fairly uncomfortable when saying either yes or no to the particular charity, when going through the checkout. I use the standard “I gave at the office” if I do not want to donate to that charity. Times change though and it’s fairly obvious to anyone that I haven’t been working in an office for a few years. So after searching for a few bargains and saving a few dollars, I lose a portion of my savings by not being able to say no at the checkout. So off I go to the liquor store and carefully avoid eye-contact with the busker who seems to know that if I can afford the exorbitant prices they charge, I can afford to give him a little bit of my pension. I reach the till with my purchase only to be asked if I would like to donate a dollar for Dry Grad. This is just February. When do students graduate these days? It’s about time these “charity” people started beating the drums a little and put some effort into their cause, rather than sitting back and letting the big stores do the work for them. Bob Beckwith Victoria
One thing that gas stations do right I agree with a recent letter, that the price of gas has been crazy as of late. However, there is actually one thing that gas stations do
that I really like. When that gas pump says $19.95 then that is the real price. They are not lying to you. Hand them a $20 bill, and you will receive a nickel in return. Now try to buy some general merchandise, elsewhere, that is listed at $19.95; hand them a $20 bill, and see how much change you receive. If you expect a nickel in return, it is quite possible the cashier will laugh at you and call you stupid. Quite often, there are all sorts of sales taxes, and environmental levies, that are added to that $19.95; even worse, the sales tax rates and list of exemptions are constantly changing. It’s really quite irritating. You never really know how much something might cost. At least local gas stations do not impose that same irritation on their customers. Robert Lee Saanich
Pharmacies should not sell tobacco products There are close to 550,000 smokers in British Columbia, and 6,000 British Columbians die from smoking related illnesses each year. For the past four months, the British Columbia government has provided free access to smoking cessation therapies for British Columbians who want to quit. It is a valuable program that would be money well spent if not for the fact that many who are trying to quit must pass through drug stores where cigarettes and other tobacco products are sold to get to the dispensary at the back of the store to pick up their cessation medication.
Smoking is a strong addiction and the temptation of knowing that cigarettes are being sold in the store is often too strong to pass up. And the sale of tobacco in pharmacies is contrary to the health professional role pharmacists play in society. British Columbia is in the small minority of only three provinces and territories (Manitoba and Yukon being the other two) that still allow cigarettes to be sold in pharmacies. Approximately half of the more than 1,000 B.C. drug stores or other retail establishments that contain a pharmacy still sell cigarettes. It’s time for the British Columbia government to legislate the removal of cigarettes and other tobacco products from British Columbia pharmacies and stores that contain a pharmacy. Diego Marchese, CEO, BC & Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation; Suzanne Solven, A/Registrar College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; Scott McDonald, President & CEO BC Lung Association
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When Victor Gim meets one of his favourite musicians this weekend, it may be just what the doctor ordered, say his friends and family. The chance to jam with his mentor, Aldrine Guerrero, who is flying in from Hawaii to star in a ukulele festival March 2 to 6, will be a highlight for the 16-year-old Saanich resident. Gim was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer last May. “The whole thing is to boost his spirit,” said Gim’s mom, Eunyoung Lee. Gim, whose eyesight and use of his right arm and hand are affected by the tumour, is currently undergoing a second round of chemotherapy. Through it all, Lee said, he has found joy and strength in playing his treasured ukulele. Gim continues to play with the Greater Victoria School District’s Island Ukulele A program. The festival, sponsored by Island Ukuleles and Larsen Music, includes 7 p.m. performances Monday and Tuesday (March 5 and 6) at Oak Bay High’s theatre. The event serves as a thank you to those who have supported Gim through his ordeal, said Island Ukuleles’ music director, Tina Horwood. “(This is) a story of a boy struggling with brain cancer ... but it’s also a testament to how (people) have come together to help Victor,” she said. Festival proceeds go toward Gim’s rehabilitation expenses, Guerrero’s travel costs and support the B.C. Childhood Cancer Parents Association. A trust account is set up at the Mayfair CIBC. Cheques can be made payable to the Gim Family Trust. For more festival details, read this story at oakbaynews.com. For information on the Island Ukuleles program, visit islandukulele.org. emccracken@vicnews.com
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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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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, March 2, 2012
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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Last week, Nolan Mitchell was just another Grade 9 student walking the halls of Claremont secondary. But since winning all three matches in the 41 kilogram weight class, at the high school provincial championships in Penticton from Feb. 23 to 25, Mitchell is starting to get some recognition. “Who knew we had a wrestling team?” said one teacher. “I know Nolan. Didn’t know he was a wrestler.” “Mitchell is the wrestling team,” cracked a parent. As of Wednesday, Mitchell didn’t even know his name was flashing on the school sign out front, greeting visitors as they approach with “Way to go Nolan.” “I hadn’t seen that,” said the 14-year-old. Soft-spoken, Mitchell might continue to go unnoticed as an elite athlete at Clare-
Nolan Mitchell, right, wrestles Paul Opeda at the 2012 provincial championships in Penticton. Mitchell, a Grade 9 student at Claremont, is headed to the wrestling nationals in Fredericton this April. mont. But not in the wrestling himself is very high,” Zuback world. said. “He sets his goals and he’s “It’s safe to say Nolan’s a very like a sponge.” special athlete, he’s going places,” Only two schools in the entire said Mitchell’s coach Nick Zuback region, Esquimalt High and Reynof the Cowichan Wrestling Club. olds, have actual wrestling teams. Thanks to a pair of dedicated For everyone else, there is the parents, who make the one hour Victoria Bulldogs wrestling club, drive to Duncan twice a week, run by wrestling legend Ed AshMitchell manages three weekly more. sessions, totalling five hours under Mitchell trained with the BullNolan Mitchell the watchful eyes of Zuback. dogs last year, and attended as It is a long drive, and Mitchell many tournaments as he could. admits he usually falls asleep. But his effort That’s where he came to know Zuback. once he gets there has woken up those who In Penticton, Mitchell came out of a weight understand the sport. class 12 athletes deep. He only needed two “Mitchell’s commitment level to better rounds in each match, and didn’t surrender a
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Crooks scored for the Royals in Tuesday’s loss to the Spokane Chiefs.
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Royals host Giants for two games The last eight games of the season are a daunting task for the Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals. As such, the seventh-place club has a chance to take control of its playoff destiny. This weekend the Royals host the Vancuover Giants, 7:05 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Dakota Conroy and Jamie
If necessary, the first st round playoff series between the Saanich Braves and Campbell River Storm will continue with Game 7 tonight (March 2), 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena. The Storm evened the series at 2-2 with a 6-3 win in Campbell River on Tuesday. Junior veteran Brett Willsie scored twice to lead the Storm, with Ty Jones, James Kellington and Nick Vanstone each
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scoring for the Braves. The series continued past press’ time with Game 5 in Saanich on Wednesday, and Game 6 in Campbell River on Thursday. Over in North Saanich, the P Peninsula Panthers missed two o opportunities to win their series a against the Oceanside Generals after taking 3-0 lead. The Generals won 7-2 on Monday and 3-1 on Tuesday. The series continues tonight with Game 6 at Panorama Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m. If necessary, Game 7 goes Sunday in Parksville. Visit Saanichnews.com for playoff updates from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.
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Dockers and Bulldogs Eight Esquimalt wrestlers qualified for provincials: Kasha Solley, Jordan Merrick, Mohammed Abubakar, Daniel Norwood, Andrew Heels, Mitchell Keeping, Chris Dube and Warren Clark. Clark placed sixth in the 70-kg class, while Lochlan Ellis from Reynolds was sixth in the 66-kg class. Brett Matthews from Stelly’s represented the Victoria Bulldogs. Matthews recently won gold at the Island championships, and finished fourth in the 84-kg category at provincials. Matthews is planning to make the trip to Fredericton for nationals in April. sports@vicnews.com
University Rugby 7s in Langford Saturday is rugby madness for the University of Victoria. The school’s men’s and women’s rugby programs will field a total of five different teams. The Vikes are entering a men’s team and two women’s teams into the second annual National University Rugby Sevens Championship in Langford. Play began at 10 a.m. today (March 2) at Bear Mountain Stadium, part of the brand new Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence, and wraps up Saturday night, with the shield, bowl, plate and cup finals going from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The Vikes men won the inaugural event last year, and this year the tournament has added the women’s bracket, with the University of British Columbia, the University of Guelph and UBC-Okanagan jumping in against the two Vikes teams. Meanwhile in the CDI Premier League, the Vikes are also hosting Oak Bay’s Castaway Wanderers for first division and premier league matches at Wallace Field at 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Earlier at 11:30 a.m., the Vikes women are hosting Coquitlam’s United rugby club, also at Wallace. sports@vicnews.com
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single point in the gold medal match against the No. 2 seed, Justin Cacatian of Vancouver. “I was so full of adrenaline after I won. I’m still feeling good about it,” Mitchell said. Going into the provincials Mitchell’s camp, including his dad, Lance, and Zuback, figured Cacatian’s No. 2 seed was deceiving. They all saw Cacatian beat Mitchell in the first tournament of the season. “I said ‘Nolan, you’re not the same wrestler as you were two months ago. The way you transition and move is totally different.’ And sure enough, (Cacatian) had no chance,” Zuback said. Adding drama to the weekend was Zuback’s absence due to an emergency appendectomy. Because the matches were streamed online, Zuback was able to shout commands while recovering on his couch at home, as though he was ringside. “It was really hard not being able to go. I was watching and luckily it was only about a three second delay,” Zuback said. “Through the phone I had a parent relaying my comments, and I could hear her shouting my suggestions through the webcast.”
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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.
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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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Call him the Karate Kid. Jean Newell pulled in four medals, two team and two individual, including a gold medal in each, leading Victoria’s athletic contingent at the 2012 B.C. Winter Games in Vernon last week. Newell is just one the 1,145 athletes, 292 coaches and 160 officials who took part in the 15 different sports. Greater Victoria athletes pulled in their fair share of the Island/ Coastal zone’s 52 medals. Some athletes came awfully close to adding even more medals, such as Hannah Benischek, who was fifth on the moguls, fifth on the dual moguls, sixth in the big air course and fifth in the combined course. The Benischek family did prevail on the snowy hills however, as the younger Emma Benischek won silvers in the individual and dual moguls.
The Games ended Sunday (Feb. 26) with the final medals handed out and athletes headed for home with memories of what will be for many of them, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
“I think you can wrap it up by saying these were literally the best-ever B.C. Winter Games.” – Kelly Mann As the B.C. Games cauldron flame was extinguished and the flag was passed to Surrey, host of the 2012 B.C. Summer Games, B.C. Games Society president and CEO, Kelly Mann said, “I think you can wrap it up by saying these were literally the best-ever B.C. Winter Games.” Mann also commended the 2,400 volunteers, “Whether they spent four hours, or two years, they did a collective job that hasn’t been seen in this community for years and years.” sports@vicnews.com
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Games results Medal results for Victoria athletes from the B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon, Feb. 23 to 26
Archery Gold Match Play Recurve Boys Willner, Coleman Gold Aggregate Recurve Boys Willner, Coleman
Curling Silver Team Female Silversides, Katherine Brilz, Sydney Silver Team Male Silversides, Duncan Boychuk-Chorney, Benton Zorn, Jacob
Figure Skating Bronze Pre-Novice Women Wavryk, Mackenzie
Gymnastics Bronze Uneven Bars Girls Louis, Natalie
Judo Gold Boys under-50 kgs Jolley, Brennan, Gold Judo
Karate Gold Team Kata Female Irvine, Camille Silver Team Kata Male Newell, Geoffrey Newell, Jean MacDonell, Alex Silver Team Kumite Male Newell, Jean MacDonell, Alex Gold Team Kumite Female Irvine, Camille Bronze Boys Kumite +55 kgs MacDonell, Alex Bronze Girls Kumite +55 kgs Irvine, Camille Gold Boys Kata Newell, Jean Gold Boys Kumite -44 kgs Newell, Jean
Skiing Silver Juvenile Moguls Female Benischek, Emma Silver Juvenile Dual Moguls Female Benischek, Emma
Medal count Zone G Vancouver-Squam. 34 Thompson-Okan. 24 Fraser Valley 26 Van. Island/Coast 13 Cariboo-North East 13 Fraser River Delta 10 Kootenays 5 North West 6 Gold/Silver/Bronze
S 30 26 16 20 17 14 2 2
B Total 17 81 30 80 30 72 19 52 13 43 14 38 7 14 3 11
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Friday, March 2, 2012 - OAK
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
401-1536 Hillside Ave, $289,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ted Tyrrell 250-477-7291
pg. 5
pg. 6
pg. 10
107-75 Songhees, $850,000
5-675 Superior, $599,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
710 Linden Ave. Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 13
pg. 37
pg. 10
pg. 34
pg. 5
pg. 5
pg. 13
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Ed G. Sing 250-744-3301
pg. 6
925 Devonshire Rd., $429,900 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
pg. 19
405-1235 Johnson, $173,000 Saturday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Lenna Dallen 250 479-3333
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
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
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
pg. 29
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey 250-592-4422
pg. 18
pg. 39
604-75 Songhees, $698,000 pg. 8
2968 Cedar Hill Rd, $414,000
pg. 14
pg. 18
#1-1146 Richardson, $379,900
301-380 Waterfront, $569,625
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Paul Whitney 250-889-2883
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 15
1408 Ireland pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
pg. 37
pg. 35
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124
20-126 Hallowell, $419,900
pg. 29
300-21 Conard, $299,900
114 Lekwammen Dr, $269,888 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
3-709 Luscombe Pl, $619,900 pg. 35
pg. 10
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
pg. 22
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
3828 Cardie, $629,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 21
pg. 22
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Henry Van der Vlugt 250-477-7291
pg. 24
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
pg. 24
8152 Woodwyn, $1,239,000 pg. 20
pg. 20
Thursday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Geoff McLean 250 744-3301
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 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lucy Richardson 250 744-3301
pg. 14
1886 McTavish, $499,000 pg. 34
909 Lucas Ave., $599,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen 250-386-8875
pg. 3
2132 Brethour Pkwy. pg. 37
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
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 Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Newport Realty John Monkhouse 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
pg. 12 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
pg. 22
pg. 21
813 Kona Cres, $730,000
312-894 Vernon, $285,000
pg. 18
pg. 20
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. 14
17-4058 Corners Pl
pg. 34
pg. 1
pg. 14
pg. 21
pg. 18
770 Linkleas, $584,900 Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 6
pg. 16
2375 Cranmore Rd., $679,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
1829 Hillcrest, $595,000
4190 Kashtan Pl, $529,900
1-1020 Queens, $359,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
303-4030 Quadra, $289,000
308-1505 Church, $199,900
404-104 Dallas Rd, $429,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Garreth Jones, 250-744-3301
3880 Synod, $499,900
3520 Upper Te
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn 250-744-3301
pg. 22
406-1068 Tolmie
982 Taine, $528,000
604-103 Gorge Rd E Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124
pg. 21
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250-744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124
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
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 pg. 15
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
1321 George St., $959,000
207-935 Johnson, $321,888
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
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
625 Cornwall, $591,900
B707 Linden
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 11
602-1015 Pandora, $349,900
2001 Runnymede, $1.2 Million
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
pg. 8
107-420 Parry, $309,000
2239 Shelbourne St, $384,000
104-439 Cook St., $325,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge 250 477-7291
4291 Eastridge, $599,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar, 250-384-8124
1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000
2-1200 Richardson
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
110-1505 Church, $229,900
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
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Laura Akers 250 516-1644
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
541 Crossandra, $309,900
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Nicholas Bardon 250 388-5882
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
4028 Shelbourne, $779,000
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Limited Shaughna Boggs-Wright 250-391-1893
101-1151 Rockland, $229,000
315-205 Kimta Rd, $724,900
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
108-848 Esquimalt Rd., $174,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353
1446 Fairfield, $869,000
15 Dock, $764,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Laurel Hounslow 250 592-4422
201-300 Waterfront, $599,900
309 Kingston, $749,000 pg. 10
edition of
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
23-60 Dallas pg. 13
Mar. 1 - Mar. 7
1020 Richardson
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
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the
C-707 Linden, $439,900
N1106-737 Humboldt
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Published Every Thursday
3-828 Rupert Terrace
308-930 North Park, $224,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
OPENHOUSES
3108 Mars St, $558,000
401-525 Broughton St., $459,000 Sunday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535
This Weekend’s
402-1000 McClure
pg. 18
BAY NEWS
203-3277 Quadra St, $263,000 Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
pg. 21
118-3225 Eldon, $169,900
31-7401 Central Saanich, $179,900
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
pg. 14
pg. 39
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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, March 2, 2012 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
9045 Lochside Dr, $975,000 pg. 12
105-7583 Central Saanich Sunday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176
pg. 23
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
631 Glacier Ridge, $499,900
pg. 6
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 37
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray 250-744-3301
pg. 34
pg. 22 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943
pg. 11
pg. 22 Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Barbara Scott 250-383-1500
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
pg. 24
2687 Winster, $429,900
2310 Weiler Ave., $484,900 pg. 23
Sunday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
pg. 31
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2:30-4:00 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-380-6683
Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Hans Hegen 250-858-0424
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Ted Tyrrell, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten 250-479-3333
pg. 31
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Diego Lauricella, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 39
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Naomi Larkins 250-384-8124
2949 Trestle, $364,900
302-908 Brock Ave., $349,000
15-551 Bezanton, $510,000
593 Latoria, $285,000
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
It’s Not Too Late To Register at National Little League All Kids Can Play ages 3 - 12 (Located at the corner of Cook and Hillside)
Come register Sunday March 4th 1 – 4pm
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pg. 37
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Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Peter Gaby 250 477-7291
2908 Corrine Plc., $475,000
2116 Skylark, $489,000 pg. 23
pg. 14
6446 Willowpark, $428,800
22-3049 Brittany, $339,900
pg. 8
pg. 31
3363 Mary Anne, $499,900
Sunday 1-2:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
123-945 Bear Mountain, $515,000 pg. 26
pg. 24
633 Rason Rd, $519,900
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-661-4277
Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
2572 Jeanine Dr., $455,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey 250 477-7291
3319 Anchorage, $479,900
301-2380 Brethour
pg. 6
7958 Galbraith, $520,000
468 Chapel Heights, $624,000
1826 Millstream Rd
304-611 Brookside, $198,000
Thetis Edge Six Mile Rd, $265,900
2779 Lakehurst Dr
Saturday & Sunday 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher 250-477-1100
pg. 26
pg. 25
pg. 5
549 Delora Dr., $599,000
pg. 11
206-611 Goldstream
557 Delora, $534,900 pg. 23
pg. 34
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
pg. 37
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Tony Wick, 250-478-9600
2735 Cornerstone Trc., $465,000
662 Goldstream Ave., $219,900
768 Willing Dr, $659,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave O’Byrne 250 592-4422
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Tony Elwell, 250-384-8124
Sunday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 474-6003
pg. 26
pg. 25
204-663 Goldstream, $249,900
3440 Fulton
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353
303-7088 West Saanich Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250 655-0608
pg. 26
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
pg. 35
Sunday 3:00-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
735 Heaslip, $329,900
749 Treanor Ave, $539,900
2518 Mill Hill, $449,900
2539 Twin View Pl, $989,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 31
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
84-2600 Ferguson, $405,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Bernie Wilkinson 250 477-5353
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 24
9637 Second St., $569,900
107-10160 Third, $259,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Laura Godbeer 250 479-3333
3-515 Mount View, $320,000
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 37
983 Rattanwood Plc., $589,900 pg. 25
pg. 24
9319 East Saanich, $785,900
302-1240 Verdier Ave, $352,700
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten 250-479-3333
pg. 31
907 Dawn Lane, $565,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Gary Anderson, 250-744-3301
9336 Maryland, $419,400
3-2654 Lancelot Plc., $579,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131
pg. 24
47-2817 Sooke Lake Rd, $114,900
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that, they sign up,” said Liam McLachlan, project manager of MeshMesh. Businesses pay a one-time fee of $150. In return MeshMesh supplies a router that securely shares an Internet connection with the public. The business also gets an ad that appears on the screen of anyone using their network. “We also do some throttling. … That ensures people aren’t abusing the business’s network and they’re not there downloading
movies, or spending hours on YouTube, or watching streaming video,” McLachlan said. “Our level of service that we want to deliver is the Internet circa 1999, 2000. It’s not super high-speed, but it’s faster than dial-up, and it gets people online to do email or basic (web browsing).” There are currently six businesses downtown on the MeshMesh network, but McLachlan says that will grow. Ken Kelly, general
manager of the Downtown Victoria Business Association, says his organization is also launching free Wi-Fi in the downtown core next month. “The downtown will not be exhaustively or comprehensively covered, but our equipment will be strategically placed in eight zones downtown,” Kelly said. To find Wi-Fi sites serviced by MeshMesh, visit openwifi.ca. kslavin@saanich news.com
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