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Last of the old soldiers Jack Stevens recalls living at Fort Rodd Hill in its heyday

West Shore eyed as testing ground to help kids removed from home

Kyle Wells News staff

Kyle Wells Visitors from all over the world visit Fort Rodd Hill every year, but for one man, that walk through the gates is a trip back in time. The sound of the guns, the smell of coffee brewing in the fort’s canteen and the view over the mouth of Esquimalt Harbour through young eyes come flooding back to Jack Stevens whenever he visits the fort. At 94 years of age his visits are becoming less frequent, but with more than 85 years of history with the historic site, they are always an event. The Sidney resident came to the fort with his daughters on Monday to visit his favourite spots and share a few stories. Stevens was about seven years old the first time he came to Fort Rodd Hill in 1925 with his father, Henry, who as a bombardier with the Royal Canadian Artillery, was dispatched to the fort during summers for training camps. As a boy Stevens would spend part of his summers in camp with his family at the fort. His father helped operate the original six-inch artillery guns that were the centrepiece of the fort when it was constructed by the British in the late 19th century. Stevens himself ended up serving at the fort during the Second World War, when he

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aggression, the British would once a year raise the red flag on the fort to warn boaters and then fire a shot without a round. “There’s always that dwindling band of guys who were here from the prewar years and it just gets smaller and smaller every year,” King said. “We’re losing the personal connection for sure. You can read in history books which battles were fought and what happened but you’re losing that personal touch, those stories that Jack tells.”

A pilot project to help West Shore children under the care of courts is seeking support from local governments and agencies to get off the ground. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, or CASA for Children, is a program that matches trained volunteers with kids who have been removed from their homes and placed into foster care. The volunteer spends time with the child throughout his or her dealings with the court process and advises the court on how to best serve the needs of that child. Georgia Peters, a retired crown youth prosecutor, chairs the organization, which spawned from a Leadership Victoria program. In her 40 years in the justice system, she saw the shortcomings in the system’s dealings with youth. Decisions are often made where to place a child with little knowledge of what that child really needs or wants, she said. “It’s heartbreaking and the remedy is doable, we just have to pay attention,” Peters said. “It’s about ... taking time to listen to these children, asking them what they want.” Peters approached Colwood council at its Feb. 27 meeting to introduce the concept and make council aware that organizers will be looking for funding. She will be making similar presentations with Metchosin and Langford. The goal for Canada’s first CASA pilot program is to work with 20 children from the West Shore area and assess the outcomes after two years.

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Jack Stevens, 94, has been coming to Fort Rodd Hill since 1925, first as a child, later as a soldier and now as an honoured guest.

“There’s always that dwindling band of guys who were here from the prewar years and it just gets smaller and smaller every year.” –Dave King Fort Rodd Hill

served as a battery sergeant major of the Royal Canadian Artillery’s 27th Light Antiaircraft Battery. He joined in 1939 at the out-

break of the war and spent three years at Fort Rodd Hill helping protect the strategically important entrance of Esquimalt Harbour. “There’s nothing like the army, there really isn’t. I can’t say enough about it,” Stevens said. “I love the army, it was great.” Dave King, manager of the Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, said Stevens is one of the last living people to have heard those original guns fire, as they were decommissioned and ultimately melted down for the metal during the Second World War. Although never fired in

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Highlands east fire hall on last legs

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District in early planning for modern station

Colwood greatgrandmother robbed A great-grandmother in Colwood reported being robbed of her purse after hiring a window washer last Saturday, March 3. West Shore RCMP says the 85-year-old woman hired a man to wash her windows at her Brittany Drive home. After finishing the job, he distracted her with paperwork, walked through the house and fled with her purse. She lost $200 in cash, identification and a pendant necklace containing photos of her great-grandchildren. The suspect is described as a white male, 30s, short hair, clean cut with tattoos on his hands, arms and neck. He wore a blue bomberstyle jacket and jeans.

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Built with volunteer labour and rough hewn logs 30 years ago, Highlands east fire hall is nearing its final days. Too small for today’s fire trucks and not designed to modern post-disaster standards, Highlands is working on a plan to replace the station. “The building is not earthquake proof, there is no doubt in my mind that this building won’t stand up,” said Highlands fire Chief Guy Brisebois. “After the ‘big one’ hits we would have three fire trucks under a pile of rubble. Trying to bring it up to a standard to be earthquake proof is pretty much impossible.” Aside from not being seismically sound, the building on remote Woodridge Place is also experiencing plumbing and electrical problems. “There comes a time when you just need to replace it,” Brisebois said. The process is still in the planning stages, but Brisebois is hoping by the end of the year there will be progress with the project. “In last year’s budget we set in an amount (of money) for the plans of replacing the fire hall. I hope we would get that done in this term,” said Highlands Mayor Jane Mendum. “This is the first time (The District of) Highlands has planned a fire hall.” Preliminary plans so far include the station being one storey instead of two and having two bays instead of three. Built by volunteers in three

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Highlands fire Chief Guy Brisebois shows the tight squeeze for trucks in the aging east fire hall on Woodrigdge Place. Council hopes to replace the hall within the next few years. phases starting in 1982, the east fire hall was the first fire hall in Highlands. Brisebois said it was built with enough space to be used as a meeting place for council and other events. With a Highlands community centre in the works, he said any new hall doesn’t need to have additional space. “We are looking forward and we might not have a need for three trucks in the future,” Brisebois said. “Seventy-five per cent of our calls are to the west fire hall.” The building is showing its age with cracked doors and wobbly stairs. Brisebois said he doesn’t like to have large num-

bers of people on the second floor at any given time. Downstairs, there is little wiggle room once the trucks are in the bays and modern fire trucks are only getting bigger. An indoor staircase had to be removed to fit in a new pumper truck. Before getting new vehicles, the department makes sure they will fit in the building. The original building was framed with small logs, in lieu of beams, and designed in a way that it could be added to when the department raised more money. At that time, the department operated solely on money invested by its residents. People

of Highlands could pay $50 to be covered by the department in case of a fire. If a household did not pay the fee, they were not covered. The west fire hall on Millstream Road was originally built by Langford as Langford Fire Station No. 4 in 1987 to more professional building standards than the east hall. Brisebois expects the west fire hall would need to be replaced in about eight years. “At the end of the day (the east hall) was built by a bunch of great guys trying to put something together,” Brisebois said. “It was the volunteers who built this.”

Rezoning inches Highlands toward a community centre Charla Huber News staff

Highlands council rezoned a plot of private land on Monday, paving the way for the district’s planned community hall. Four people spoke at the pubic hearing, with three in favour of the building and the

location of the 4.2 hectares of land. One resident who lives near the proposed site at Millstream and Finlayson Arm roads had concerns about the project drawing traffic, but admitted, “The wishes of the majority will prevail.” He was worried the commu-

nity centre project would drive up taxes, impact ground water, disturb the neighbourhood. “These concerns can be dealt with down the road,” said Mayor Jane Mendum. The property was gifted to Highlands from lifelong resident Fred York. He gave the land to be used for a community hall

in return for subdividing his remaining land into 11 lots. The District needs to break ground soon on the hall — a provincial grant for the building project expires in March 2013. The grant will cover 80 per cent of the cost of the centre or up to $400,000. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memories preserve history of fort Continued from Page A1

Visually the fort looks much the same as when Stevens first visited some 80 years ago. A row of buildings that once lined the field at the

centre of the fort are gone but otherwise the basic look of the site remains relatively unchanged. Some 25 years ago staff recorded Stevenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recollections of his history with the fort. Those recordings are

now used as a part of audio exhibits inside the battery for visitors. For this visit he brought with him a photograph of his father and friend Frederick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Punchâ&#x20AC;? Grimes on the beach in front of the fort in 1924, a

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Banging a drum for eduction Hundreds of teachers from the Sooke School District lined Veterans Memorial Parkway on Wednesday, the final day of this week’s strike, to draw attention to the ongoing labour dispute with the province. Teachers can strike two more days in the next two weeks. The government, meanwhile, is working to pass legislation that would force teachers back to work.

Thousands rally in Victoria to support striking teachers Tom Fletcher Black Press

Between 4,000 and 5,000 union members marched on the B.C. legislature Tuesday to protest legislation putting an end to seven months of strike action by public school teachers. Teachers and other union members came by bus, plane and ferry from around the province to demand that the government withdraw Bill 22, which will impose a cooling-off period and appoint a mediator to seek a settlement within the government’s “net zero” wage mandate for B.C.’s 41,000 teachers. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert addressed the crowd to cheers and chants of “shame” as she described 10 years of government action to “strip” BCTF contracts. Bill 22 repeals 2002 legislation struck down by the B.C. Supreme Court, but reinstates many of their provisions, Lambert said.

Lambert also denounced new performance evaluations and disciplinary measures for teachers. “One bad report and you’re gone,” she said. B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair told the crowd the restriction of teacher rights to strike and bargain working conditions are a blow to all unions. He and Lambert both said the government refused to put the year-long teacher dispute to an independent mediator, and have restricted any settlement to fund wage and benefit increases through savings found within the education system. The BCTF has demanded a 16 per cent wage increase and benefit improvements that the employers’ negotiators say will cost taxpayers an extra $2 billion a year. Education Minister George Abbott said the government will continue to debate Bill 22 without extending legislature hours, despite an opposition delaying

tactic where all 34 NDP MLAs are speaking for the maximum time. That could drag the debate into next week, when teachers are in a legal position to strike for one more day. If teachers continue their walkout in defiance of a Labour Relations Board ruling on essential services, the government would reassess its position, Abbott said. Pickets put up by members of the BCTF and other unions at government offices around Victoria Tuesday morning directed unionized staff not to go to work, but to register for strike pay with the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union and then attend the rally. The government applied to the Labour Relations Board for an injunction against picketing, which the BCTF was prohibited from doing in an earlier ruling that allowed a three-day strike this week. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Firefighters rescue lost hiker on Mount Finlayson Edward Hill News staff

From the side of the Malahat highway looking onto the west face of Mount Finlayson, finding a lost hiker presents a needle in a haystack, even with binoculars. “Try to shake a tree. You have a backpack? Can you wave it?” asks Langford fire Chief Bob Beckett, speaking to a lost hiker on a cellphone. “Don’t fall.” At a distance of about 600 metres, waving his jacket works as a shimmer of movement emerges from the pine trees and exposed slabs of mossy rock. About three-quarters of the way down the mountain, and facing steeper and steeper cliffs, around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday the 27-year-old Courtenay man made the wise choice to stop moving and call 9-1-1. Officials say the man hiked up Finlayson but veered off marked trails and wound up lost and disoriented in treacherous territory.

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At a distance of 500 or 600 metres and overlooking the Malahat highway, a lost hiker on Mount Finlayson waves his jacket while on the phone with Langford fire Chief Bob Beckett. “He got off track into an area that is a bit suspect. It’s a (steep) grade with loose shale,” Beckett said. Once spotted at 2:30 p.m., a rescue team of half a dozen firefighters were dispatched to the Bear Mountain side of Mount Finlayson, to hike in from the golf course. They found him in about an hour.

“He’s not prepped for overnight but he’s prepped for a day hike,” said West Shore RCMP Const. Justin Floyd. It was a cold day and he was found well before sunset. “He called at a good time. It was just a matter of plucking him off (the mountain). It’s good he didn’t wait to call at 4 p.m.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Look to Asia, jobs minister tells West Shore chamber Edward Hill News staff

B.C. is fast orienting its economy toward Asia and its rising middle class, and local economies need to find ways to take advantage, says the provincial jobs minister. Pat Bell, the minister of jobs, tourism and innovation, gave a rundown of the B.C. jobs plan during a West Shore Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting last week. Key to the plan is establishing new markets in China and India for forest product and energy resource exports, and technical know-how. In parallel, the province is working on strategies to attract more foreign investment, particularly from Asia. “Ten years ago economists thought China’s economy would surpass the U.S. in 2050. Now they predict ... 2016 or more likely 2019, only seven years from now,” said Bell, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie. “We’re basing decisions on the U.S. (economy) being flat. If we’re were wrong, that’s OK, the U.S. is a strategic partner. If we’re right, we’ll capitalize on our (Asian) partners.”

Bell, who has been on eight trips and trade missions to China, said B.C.’s forestry sector in particular has exploded in Asia. The province has 60 people on the ground in China working on nothing but selling B.C. lumber. “That’s a $34 million investment over five years now seeing over $1 billion return per year. That’s $200 million in revenue for the (government),” Bell said. “Forestry and energy are key drivers where B.C. has advantage over the competition.” The government is also creating a systematic regime to connect foreign investors with B.C. companies, which until now, Bell admits, has been somewhat ad hoc. “I call it the eHarmony for investment,” he joked. “We want to market assets that match interests of investors.” Closer to home, Bell said the Capital Region and West Shore need to take advantage of opportunities surrounding tourism and international students, with an eye on Asia. Royal Roads University in particular is actively trying to draw more international students to its Colwood-based campus. “There is no better place to

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B.C. Jobs Minister Pat Bell gave a rundown of the provincial jobs plan at a West Shore Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Royal Colwood Golf Course last week. look than Royal Roads. It’s a big economic driver for this area.” He noted the subtle and indirect payoffs of hosting foreign students, many who go on to become successful business executives in their home countries. With strong connections to B.C., many return and invest. “There is direct value when students come here, but the power of international students extends to future investment,” Bell said. “Those corporate executives

think about those times in their lives in post secondary.” Bell said the Victoria tourism sector in general to become more “Asia friendly.” “We need to focus on things we do well. I think south Vancouver Island and the opportunities with tourism are enormous,” he said. “We need to be more Asiafriendly. I don’t see signs in Mandarin, except in Chinatown.” Also key to driving the local economy is Victoria sharing in

the $8 billion Seaspan contract to build non-combat ships for the navy. Bell said vying for the “second place” contract, rather than the $25 billion combat ship job, will create a revived and longterm shipbuilding industry on the West Coast. “The $8 billion will lead to further shipbuilding. It positions Seaspan for that growth,” he said. “Second place is not that bad ... it is best suited for B.C. and a key economic driver. It’s very strategic, very positive.” Bell has committed to working with the West Shore Chamber of Commerce to help develop a “jobs innovation centre” in tandem with Royal Roads University. The centre would analyze conditions and policies in Langford that led to its low unemployment rate, about 3.1 per cent according to city staff. “We want to identify best practices of why there are so many jobs and why unemployment is so low,” said chamber CEO Dan Spinner. “There are a lot of small business jobs out here and it has to do with being business friendly, but not to the exclusion of social responsibility or high quality of life.”

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t’s March and it’s the height of hockey season for Greater Victoria fans. Many are following the Vancouver Canucks, hoping the northwest division leaders will make a return trip to the National Hockey League championship series, and with a little luck, score their first Stanley Cup win. The Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals have developed a following of their own, however, in their first season here after replacing the ECHL Salmon Kings. At week’s end the Royals looked like a safe bet to make the playoffs, following an exciting, if somewhat of a roller-coaster regular season of major junior hockey. But the place to be on many hockey nights in the Capital Region over the past couple of weeks has been any of the three rinks that are home to junior B teams. Led by Island league regular season champion Victoria Cougars, local teams have given diehard fans and infrequent spectators the type of entertainment that keeps ‘em coming back. The always-tough Cougars are taking on Mill Bay’s Kerry Park Islanders in one semifinal, while defending playoff champ Peninsula Panthers and Saanich Braves are battling in the other. These high-school aged players leave little on the ice and offer up everything from tight defensive battles to high-scoring goalfests. Fans packing Archie Browning arena in Esquimalt (Cougars), Pearkes arena in Saanich and Panorama arena in North Saanich (Panthers) know they need not shell out big dough to experience exciting, inspiring games. It doesn’t hurt that the price of a hot dog or popcorn is modest as well. On the West Shore, even the struggles of the junior A Victoria Grizzlies have been somewhat counteracted by news that the area will get a junior B team back for next season. Overall, there’s plenty of signs that hockey remains a passion in the Capital Region, no matter who’s playing the game. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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n her enthusiasm and, I suspect, budget. ‘Tis the season, as each to make it more difficult for me to municipality goes over the books say ‘no’ to her gleeful request — and crunches the numbers. i.e. demand — my sevenIt won’t be long before year-old is hopping up property owners find and down. out how much their She is hopeful I’ll take municipal taxes will cost her and her brother to see them. Esquimalt property The Lorax movie. I sigh as owners will likely face a dollar signs flash before tax hike, possibly higher my eyes. than the year prior. “We just went to a According to council movie two weeks ago,” reporters with Black I say. “Remember, we’re Press, municipalities from trying to save our money Erin McCracken Saanich to Sooke will for our vacation this likely see a property tax Paper trail summer.” increase this year. “Does that mean we To make matters worse can’t see the movie?” she asks me, in Esquimalt, not many residents no longer bouncing. have taken a proactive interest “No. We just want to be able to in budget deliberations. Four save our money for other things. residents attended a public budget Bigger things.” presentation last month. Ahh, the juggling act that is the It can’t be for lack of interest, family budget. Without missing since many people are quick to a beat — The Lorax temporarily express their views after the budget forgotten — my kids begin rhyming is passed. off a list of things they’d like to Modern Democracy co-founder see and do during their vacation, Jason Ross, who donates his though it’s months away. time videotaping various public “We won’t be able to do meetings held in the Capital Region, everything that week,” I warn them. filmed the recent Esquimalt budget “Let’s vote on it, so that everyone meeting. can have a say.” After posting the videos on No one likes to be outvoted, but YouTube, they were viewed 96 the discussion gives me a better times. Granted, it’s not the stuff you sense of everyone’s expectations. want to spend a couple of hours And it allows the kids to appreciate, watching, even if you are in the however temporarily, that there is a comfort of your own home, with a spending cap. bowl of popcorn in hand. It makes me think back to But if your taxes go up and you interviews I conducted last week didn’t attend any budget meetings about Esquimalt’s 2012 municipal or send in an email with your

input, do you still have a right to grumble about a hike after your municipality’s budget is approved? Sure, you do. But, what’s the point? “(Residents) are obviously looking at a tax increase, and if they have concerns they should show up,” Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins said last week. “You can’t complain after the fact if you don’t have an understanding of the process, and (aren’t) aware of all the cost implications.” Attending the meetings, or, if possible, watching them online — cue the popcorn popper — gives taxpayers a better sense of the financial health of their communities. “Everybody wants cheaper taxes, but I’m not sure they realize the impact,” Esquimalt Coun. Meagan Brame said recently. True. Everyone in my house wants a fantastic vacation, and the kids are only now beginning to realize that we’ll have to tighten our belts so we can maximize our fun. That’s not to say my daughter won’t from time to time jump up and down excitedly, asking to see The Lorax or other such requests, or hold back her complaints when I say ‘no.’ But my hope is there will be fewer complaints and a bit more understanding. Can your municipal councillors and mayors expect the same from you? emccracken@vicnews.com —Erin McCracken is a reporter with the Victoria News.

‘Few Esquimalt residents have taken an proactive interest in budget talks.’

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erhaps the single most ridic- By Friday, students across B.C. ulous stunt in the lead-up to were skipping class in solidarity this week’s teachers’ strike with their teachers, led by budwas pulled at an elemending campus radicals tary school here in the suddenly conversant capital. with B.C. Teachers’ A teacher gave her Federation talking Grade 1 class an assignpoints about “Bill 22.” ment for anti-bullying This left-wing groupday: take crayons in hand think pervades the and write to Education education system Minister George Abbott, from public schools demanding he stop bulthrough taxpayer-suplying their teacher and ported colleges and address class size and universities. Tom Fletcher composition. After a couple of This North Korea-style generations of this B.C. Views political indoctrination of indoctrination, almost six-year-olds was a miseveryone “knows” that take, according to the local teach- government under-funding is at ers’ union boss, who vaguely indi- the heart of every school probcated that the unnamed teacher lem, standardized testing is an would apologize to parents. assault on the fragile self-esteem Is this self-serving abuse of of students, and reducing class teacher authority an isolated inci- size is the top priority for improvdent? My experience as a parent ing educational outcomes. All of and journalist suggests it is not, this is glaringly false union proand recent events support that. paganda, reinforced in classroom

“current affairs” discussions. Don’t believe me? Google “Study: Class size doesn’t matter” for the latest on a growing stack of scientific evidence that shows you and your children are being force-fed lies. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert announced the strike on live TV with a remarkable string of rhetoric about the “Orwellian” legislation that will soon put an end to this teacher tantrum. The government needs to negotiate “clearly, rationally and respectfully,” said the boss of union representatives who have spent the last year insulting the taxpayers’ negotiators by telling them to “go back to your masters” and get a couple of billion more. Clearly? It was the BCTF that announced its work-to-rule plan for the fall and then took the summer off. It was the BCTF that didn’t even present its outra-

geous 16 per cent wage demand until January, a full 10 months after formal negotiations began, and accompanied it with a false costing. Orwellian? At a sparsely attended rally on the legislature lawn, local teachers’ unions marched out their most strident tame trustee to demand the government “come to the table” with billions. One teacher in the crowd held up a large sign adorned with three mug shots: Premier Christy Clark, ex-premier Gordon Campbell and Benito Mussolini, to illustrate a multiple-choice question about “fascism.” This teacher should be assigned to write an essay about the Italian dictator’s formative years, and his schooling in particular. In Vancouver, a protesting teacher got big media play, holding up a sign proclaiming that “it’s not about a wage increase, it’s about classroom conditions.”

This too is a lie. The BCTF trotted out its standard “children first” rhetoric, then tabled its breathtakingly out-of-touch benefit demands. It doesn’t take a math teacher to see what its $2 billion wage and benefit fantasy would actually do to classroom conditions. For his part, Abbott started out pretty keen about students and parents heading down to occupy their local school and replace striking teachers with volunteers for a couple of days. But he changed his tune after the support staff union started grumbling about parents colouring too close to their craft lines. One fight at a time, I guess. The next one will be over teacher performance assessment and the choke-hold of union seniority on school jobs. tfletcher@blackpress.ca —Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

LETTERS Find solutions, don’t just complain Re: Region must unite for greater good, Letters, Feb. 29, 2012. As a taxpayer in one of the 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria, I take huge exception to a letter published on Feb. 29. The author, Sherry Baird, speaks of numerous topics, incensed at various levels of government in our region. I wish she would do a bit more research before making such inflammatory statements as: “View Royal municipality is a prime example of a fiefdom wasting resources on useless projects. One example being: the decommissioning of illegal suites. Why would anyone want to force homeowners to rip out wiring and plumbing and force people to make areas of their homes unliveable?” I would like to call to Ms. Baird’s attention a fire that happened just recently, in an illegal suite, where fire officials cited various safety infractions that could have prevented the occupants from exiting safely. Thank goodness the parent and child were able to get out safely. This is just one example of why it is so important to have suites brought up to B.C. Building Code. This code is in place for protection of the occupants, not a cash grab for the municipality. When one factors in the amount of time it takes to process an application for a legal suite in a municipality, building plan checks for B.C. Building Code standards, inspection of the suite, and everything in between, it is probably a cash loss for the municipality.

I concur with her that regionally we need to work more cooperatively. Unfortunately, the negative tone of her letter speaks to all of the challenges and offers no solutions, beyond civil disobedience. This to me is not an effective way to solve anything and only serves as complaining. There are citizen committees, at all levels of government that truly influence change. Some of the best ideas for change begin at a citizen level. I would encourage any taxpayer that is having a challenge with anything in their immediate community, regionally, provincially, federally or globally to become part of the solution, not part of the problem. Sue-Anne Carter View Royal

real world. You guys got it made compared to me or most people I know. Stephen Nordquist View Royal

School zones need bigger signs Re: Do you speed through school zones?, InMotion, Feb. 24, 2012. Reading this gave me the idea that drivers need to see a more aggressive sign telling them of the school zone they are about to drive through. Perhaps a banner type hung overhead — an “in your face” sign will register in drivers’ minds far more effectively. Rose Eden Langford

Teachers shouldn’t Ideas of deer complain about jobs cull inhumane Teachers do not seem to realize how good they got it. Their jobs are for life. Since 2008 many people have lost their pensions. Teachers pensions are backed by the tax payers so it cannot go broke. Like a lot of other unions, the carpenters union is in trouble, they have cut pensions in half. My hourly wage is the same money I made in 1985. Teachers get two months off in the summer and that's just the start of their holidays. Unions other than the government employes unions are almost extinct. The fact is the contacts they signed where when times where good. Those days are now gone, there are no more funds available without raising our taxes. Teachers, please join the

Re: Killing in the name of what?, Written in Ink, March 2, 2012. I appreciated Charla Huber’s column “Killing in the name of what?” I did want to comment though that a bolt gun can be used in a slaughterhouse to stun an animal. The captive bolt gun method used for killing B.C. urban deer is a penetrating four-inch spike driven into the brain of the animal. A reliable witness in Kimberley, who watched the process was definitely impacted by it. Many others feel that if it were ever to be shown to the public, there would be outrage from animal lovers the world over. The deer were trapped in the clover traps for many hours. By the time contractors arrived at

6 a.m., the exhausted deer were lying down inside the traps, and went ballistic when they collapsed the trap on top of them. They were bear hugged by the contractors and then killed by the penetrating bolt gun. The observer was a seasoned hunter, but said it certainly was not for the squeamish. In Kimberley and Cranbrook, many fawns were killed along with does and bucks. As prey animals, they obviously would experience great terror and stress awaiting death, not to mention the close human contact in the last few seconds of their lives. This may not matter to an often uncaring public in this province, but it has disturbed many residents of the Kootenays, not just the so-called bleeding hearts. Even many avid sport hunters are dead against it, and have encouraged Kootenay civic leaders to investigate non-lethal methods of population control for ensuing years. It is surprising to me that so many ethical hunters find this unacceptable and cruel, and yet folks here callously continue to call for it. The pro-kill Capital Regional

Letters to the Editor The Goldstream News Gazette welcomes your opinions and comments. Send your letters to: ■ Email: editor@ goldstreamgazette.com ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Goldstream News Gazette, 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C., V9B 2X4 ■ Fax: 250-478-6545

District directors and residents should see what they are sanctioning, and. without question, be there to witness it for themselves, and then have to explain it to their children and grandchildren. Take them along to the butchers and see the fawns hanging on the meat hooks. Many of you dote on your pets, yet you cannot find it in your soul to extend compassion to wildlife. Shame on you for your hard hearts. Sheila Carroll Langford

Award raises profile of mental illness Re: Awards honour region’s leaders, News, Feb. 29, 2012. The Victoria Leadership Awards ceremony was a momentous event. I was very honoured to be a finalist in the United Way category for my work in promoting respect and understanding towards people with mental illnesses. I envision a community where people with mental illnesses are valued and perceived as whole people first, with all of their talents and smarts that they bring to the table. Not only is the stigma about mental illness destructive to the people affected, it is destructive to our community. We all have to work hard to eradicate that stigma that robs people of proper health care and treatment and their right to contribute and be involved in our community. Equally disturbing, it robs our community of their significant gifts. In a stigma-free society, everybody wins. Doreen Marion Gee Victoria

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Séguin found guilty of trying to kill police officer Witness testimony of brutal knife attack sways jury Erin McCracken News staff

Victoria police Const. Lane Douglas Hunt was overcome with emotion and tears filled her eyes late Tuesday afternoon when a jury found a Victoria man guilty of trying to kill her last year. It took the four-woman and eightman jury about five and a half hours to unanimously reach their

verdict at the close of the four-day attempted murder trial of 57-yearold Guy Hervé Séguin. As he sat in the defendant’s box, Séguin’s expression did not change. He has been in custody ever since his arrest on Jan. 17, 2011, the day he attacked Douglas Hunt, then 24, with a knife outside a 7-Eleven convenience store at 816 Douglas St. The patrol officer suffered puncture wounds to her neck and severe slashes to her hands in the attack. Lane Douglas Hunt sat in the gallery with her parents Cliff Hunt and Mary Douglas Hunt and her older sister Brittany, among other supporters.

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Mary moved to her daughter’s side to wrap her arm around her daughter’s shoulders moments after the verdict was announced on Tuesday afternoon After leaving the courtroom, Cliff Hunt said it would take time for him to process everything. “This past two weeks has been the most emotionally draining and gut-wrenching thing that my family has ever gone through,” he said. “To see the evidence, to see the attack, to see the stalking, to see the blows being struck, was just unbelievably difficult. “Literally, this would have been a murder trial if not for one-sixteenth of an inch that the blade did not penetrate the carotid artery. I still haven’t wrapped my head around that.”

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As Crown prosecutor Steve Fudge left the courtroom, he was hugged and profusely thanked by each member of the Douglas Hunt family. “It was a challenging case,” said Fudge, a prosecutor for 24 years. “Attempted murder is always one of the most difficult crimes to prosecute because you have to prove a specific intention to kill.” There was evidence “going both ways,” including testimony from the defendant that was inconsistent at times, he said. As to the length of time it took for the jurors to reach a verdict, Fudge said it was “pretty fast.” “I think the jury took their time and considered carefully what they believed and what they didn’t believe,” said Fudge, who approved the criminal charge against Séguin after he was arrested. The Douglas Hunts expressed their gratitude to those who helped their daughter at the time of the attack and during the past year. “I had been home from the hospital the night she’d been stabbed not even 10 minutes, and a police car pulled up with this huge bouquet of flowers from an anonymous person, overwhelmed that a police officer had been attacked,” Hunt said. “And then the flowers just kept coming and kept coming.” Séguin’s sentencing hearing will be fixed in B.C. Supreme Court on March 21. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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The art of living casually Grassroots group celebrates a decade of artistic support Ryan Flaherty News staff

It’s hard to imagine an art gallery running year after year without any staff whatsoever. But that’s basically what the Ministry of Casual Living has been doing for the past decade, surviving mostly on grant money and the generosity of a dedicated group of volunteers. “I added up the rent and pure money that the volunteers that ran the place had put in over the last nine-and-a-half years, and it was close to $85,000 that artists paid out of pocket to keep it going,” says Aubrey Burke, who is just completing a year-long stint as the “minister” – the grassroots organization’s term for curator – of the arts collective. “And that doesn’t count time.” It should be pointed out that the Ministry isn’t exactly your

typical gallery. All artists are wel- artist. come, and the group’s primary “We just had John Luna show in focus is on giving emerging artists all three windows, and that went a chance to show their work for really well,” says Kidd. the first time. Not only has the move allowed “We’re trying to make this avail- the Ministry to spread the wealth, able to everybody. It’s not exclu- it’s exposed them to a whole new sive at all,” says Cameron Kidd, audience. the group’s new minister. “It’s set “We’re definitely getting a difup in a way that there is a space ferent crowd, different exposure – available for people if they want to probably more exposure – downsubmit. We try to encourage peo- town with the citizens of Victoria ple to submit as many than we were on Haultproposals to show as ain in Fernwood,” says “It’s not they can.” Kidd. “There’s a lot A recent move from exclusive at all.” more foot traffic.” - Cameron Kidd the Ministry’s origiLast week the Minnal home has opened istry hosted a two-day up new opportunities for poten- party to celebrate its first 10 years. tial exhibitors. After occupying a Judging by the sold-out crowds on space on Haultain Avenue for its both nights, there’s plenty of supfirst nine-plus years of existence, port in Greater Victoria for their artthe Ministry now has a trio of dis- ists-supporting-artists approach. play spaces in the heart of down“We’re vibing off the community town Victoria. and people are excited about what The windows – in Odeon Alley, we’re doing,” says Burke. at 625 Johnson Street and at 407 Ten years in, the Ministry conGovernment Street – allow the tinues to look for ways to reach Ministry to host up to six differ- out to the arts community. Collabent exhibits per month; given the orations with local musicians are normal two-week run of each dis- being explored, beach tours are play. They can also co-ordinate the being arranged, and there’s even display spaces to support a single a documentary in the works that

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Cameron Kidd, the minister for the Ministry of Casual Living, pulls a painting out of one of their three display windows downtown on Government Street outside Decade clothing store. examines the group’s first decade of existence. “I think that the Ministry has been an important space for artists over the last 10 years, and has given

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ARTS LISTINGS The Sooke Harbour String Quartet performs at St. Barnabas Church, 1525 Begbie St. (at Belmont Street) on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. The quartet includes Anne McDougall, violin; Sue Innes, violin; Lee Anderson, viola and Trevor MacHattie. The program will include works by Haydn, Dvorak and Rimsky-Korsakov. Admission is $10 at the door. Call 250595-4324 for more information.

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Lessons from child deaths critical Disconnects in system must be addressed, says B.C.’s child advocate Laura Lavin News staff

More needs to be done to protect B.C.’s children, says a new report released by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth. “It is alarming and frustrating, in releasing (the) report … to not be able to point to significant improvements since we released our Honouring Christian Lee report in 2009,” Turpel-Lafond wrote. On Sept. 4, 2007, six-year-old Christian Lee and four members of his family died in a murder/ suicide in a home on King George Terrace in Oak Bay. Peter Lee murdered his son Christian, his wife Sunny Park, his parents-in-law from Korea and then killed himself. In the weeks leading up to the murders, Lee had come in contact with police and other agencies a number of times. The fundamentals of a provincewide domestic violence strategy – or even a

“It is alarming and frustrating, in releasing (the) report … to not be able to point to significant improvements since we released our Honouring Christian Lee report in 2009.” – Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

full response to the Honouring Christian Lee recommendations — are not yet in place, and not enough has been done to adequately address child safety issues in domestic violence circumstances, said TurpelLafond in her report. B.C.’s children’s advocate’s report concludes the 2008 murder of three children by their father in Merritt could have been avoided by better co-ordination between mental health, justice and child

protection ministries. Allan Schoenborn was diagnosed with mental illness in 1999 and prescribed antipsychotic medicine, after causing an accident with his young daughter in the vehicle and making false claims about the child being poisoned and sexually abused. It was his only mental health treatment until after he was arrested for killing his three children in their Merritt home nine years later, Turpel-Lafond

found in her investigation of the case. Turpel-Lafond found there were several police calls and interventions by the Ministry of Children and Family Development during the years before the murders of Kaitlynne, age 12, Max, 8, and Cordon, 5. “The various systems involved with the family were not aware of the severity of Schoenborn’s mental illness and substance abuse because he was not interviewed from these perspectives by police, corrections or child protection,” Turpel-Lafond wrote. “Also, there was very little collaboration or information sharing among those systems.” Premier Christy Clark and Children and Family Development Minister Mary McNeill both apologized in the legislature last Thursday for the gaps in government services that were described in the report. McNeill announced that her ministry will establish a new domestic violence unit, after a multi-ministry study of the system by deputy ministers for children, justice, health, social development

and education. Opposition critics pointed out that the latest B.C. budget contained no new money for such a unit, despite similar recommendations made in 2010 from the investigation of the murder of Christian Lee and his family in Oak Bay. McNeill said the government has taken a series of steps to improve its response to domestic violence, including training for police officers and childrens’ ministry staff and early psychosis intervention programs at health authorities. “Today we still see unaddressed disconnects between systems that so urgently need to be working closely together in domestic violence situations — child protection, income assistance, mental health, police and judicial systems,” Turpel-Lafond wrote. The Family Law Act, passed in November, provides for a new protection order to limit contact between family members whose safety is at risk, and makes breaching such an order a criminal offence. —With files from Tom Fletcher editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Feds double Johnson Street bridge funding Roszan Holmen News staff

Victoria was counting on $8 million in gas tax funding, but was surprised to receive more than twice that amount for the Johnson Street bridge replacement. The City will now receive $16.5 million from Canada’s gas tax fund. The federal government had earlier contributed $21 million from the Building Canada Fund, bringing its total contribution to almost half of the estimated cost of the $77-million project. “The replacement of the Johnson Street Bridge is the single most

important infrastructure project undertaken by the City of Victoria,” said Mayor Dean Fortin. “This unprecedented investment by the federal government is deeply appreciated by our city.” The funding announcement is also good news for the Capital Regional District. In June, the CRD board agreed to allocate $8 million to the bridge, from the regional monies it expects to receive from the federal gas tax. With the city winning its own gas tax grant, the CRD board can now reallocate that $8 million to other regionally significant projects. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Canada faces Romanian ruggers in Langford Charla Huber News staff

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Bodies mash as Romania (light colour on left) pushes against Canada in a scrum at Shawnigan Lake School on Wednesday. The U-20 national mens teams face off in Langford on Saturday, 7 p.m.

The 2012 edition of the Canadian U-20 men’s rugby team is facing its first international competitor on Saturday in Langford. The Romania’s U-20 men’s team is hitting the field at Bear Mountain stadium to see how it measures up to its Canadian opponent. “Romania is not an opponent you see everyday,” said Adam Storey, Rugby Canada national program communication coordinator. “Romania has quite a long history of rugby, it stretches back 90 years.” Langford’s own Jacob Rumball will run out with Canada’s 22 players named to Saturday’s roster, having survived a ninemonth selection process. The two teams are competing in two test matches this week. The first was played on Wednesday in Shawnigan Lake, pass the Gazette’s press dead-

line. The second bout is Saturday evening in Langford. Organizers expect a close match with Canada ranked 13th in the world, Romania 17th. “These test matches are used to judge how the team’s performance is,” Storey said. “It’s part of a series.” Romania is the first of three opponents Canada will face in the campaign for the Junior International Championships, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from June 14 to July 1. It’s the second-tier world junior championship. Canada will have home field advantage over Team USA in May and will play against the eastern European nation of Georgia in June, also in Langford. Canada and Romania face off Saturday, March 10 at Bear Mountain Stadium, 1089 Langford Pkwy., at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 students and $5 for children under 12.

Cyclist a key cog in Island race scene Travis Paterson News staff

Name a bike race on the Island this year and Saanich’s Roland Rabien will probably be in it. The 34-year-old amateur cyclist plans to enter 40 to 50 events in the upcoming race season, mostly on the Island but also on the Mainland and in Washington. The Victoria Cycling League season kicks off on Sunday (March 11) with the Caleb Pike Road race in Highlands. Coincidentally, mountain biking’s Island Cup Series also kicks off on Sunday, with the Pro City Racing cross-country race at Hartland Park. Rabien will race at Hartland, though the majority of his season will be in the Victoria Cycling League. It’s not uncommon for cyclists such as Rabien, who started with mountain biking, to compete in a variety of disciplines: road, cyclo cross, cross-country mountain biking, time trial and track (velodrome).

There are few, however, who are as heavily involved with organizing the Island’s race scene. “I started lending a hand where I could and it slowly grew to the state it’s at now,” Rabien said. A computer programmer by day, Rabien is lending his time to nearly a dozen races in 2012. His work ranges from director of the Pro City Racing Cyclocross Race at Western Speedway (part of the Cross on the Rock series) on Nov. 20, to helping out with four Pro City-held races in the Victoria Cycling League’s 2012 race schedule (the Observatory Hill Climb, as well as three in Metchosin). Jumpship, Tour de Victoria, the Sidney Time Trials and ongoing support for local cycling websites adds to the list of things that keep Rabien spinning. “Honestly, there was no conscious decision to start volunteering. I just couldn’t say no.” He’s the same way with this training regimen. Rabien throws himself into

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Airport Consultative Committee Public Meeting 7:30 am, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Sliding into the playoffs Victoria Royals forward Tim Traber loses control of the puck to Vancouver Giants forward David Musil during Sunday’s 6-0 Giants win at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The Royals have sold out Wednesday’s (March 14) home game versus the Portland Winterhawks. The playoffs are on the line as the Royals play in Kelowna tonight (March 9) and Everett tomorrow.

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A tale of two Saaniches Stands fill as Braves and Panthers meet in VIJHL semifinals

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It’s as close to civil war as it gets in good old Saanich. Nearly 250 people packed the stands to cheer their respective districts at Pearkes arena on Monday night as south battled north in Game 1 of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League semifinal. The southerly Saanich Braves won handily, 7-2 over North Saanich’s Peninsula Panthers. But expect more fight out of the seasoned warriors from the north – they are defending B.C. champs after all. Game 3 of the VIJHL semifinal goes tonight at Panorama Recreation Centre. When two teams so close in geography meet in the playoffs, the added energy from the visiting fans is felt from the bench, said Braves coach Brad Cook. In fact, despite a one-sided score in the Braves’ favour, Peninsula fans were just as vocal, if not more so on Monday. So much so, that the Braves’ Facebook page admitted it in a plea for improved home support. And with the Victoria Cougars and Kerry Park Islanders in the other semifinal, it means every game is a short drive for fans to watch their team for the rest of the VIJHL playoffs. “It’s going to be nice for hockey in Victoria the next month,” Cook said. “When you think about it, most of the players on both teams are local, and they’re bringing three to four fans each. It means guaranteed full buildings the rest of the way.” For last year’s Cougars versus Panthers final series, Archie Browning was drawing crowds it hadn’t seen since the days when the Victoria Salsa played there,

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nearing the 1,000 mark. And it’s great for the ownership groups. No more long bus trips, double the gate revenue and all that profit going back into the team funds. “Junior B isn’t a business people get into for profit,” Cook said. “The teams need that money.” On the other hand, it means players and coaches are left to their daily routines, which means daily distractions. “Riding the bus (up-Island) means everyone meeting together at 1 p.m. It gives everyone a chance to put work, school and family out of their minds. A chance to focus and decompress.”

Game night Braves vs. Panthers ■ Panthers 2 Braves 7 ■ Game 3: Today (March 9), 7:30 p.m. at Panorama. ■ Game 4: March 12, 7:30 p.m. at Panorama. Cougars vs. Islanders ■ Islanders 3 Cougars 4 ■ Cougars 3 Islanders 1 ■ Game 3: March 8 ■ Game 4: March 10, 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park. ■ Game 5 (If necessary): March 11, 3 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre.

And it’s worked. The Braves were over .500 on the road this year. Now the team is hoping it can bring an army of fans with them into battle at Panorama tonight and Monday (Game 4).

Best of the battle All but three players from the Braves roster registered a point in Monday’s 7-2 win. Cook felt his squad stole its 2-0 lead in the first period of Monday’s win, which included a shorthanded goal by Sheldon Trees. “We came out a bit timid,” Cook said. “There’s a fear factor because Peninsula just accomplished a pretty big feat upsetting Oceanside (Generals).” But if anyone should feel confident going into this series against the defending VIJHL champs it’s the Braves. The Braves won the last five regular season games against Panthers: 9-1, 7-3, 6-3, 11-0 and 4-2. Brave words: Game 1 marked the return of Jack Palmer, Hayden Long, Liam Sproule and goalie Tanner McGaw, all back from injury ... Backup Bowman Rutledge replaced McGaw in the series-clinching Game 6 against the Campbell River Storm. Bowman stopped 34 shots while letting in just one goal as the Braves won in double overtime, 2-1 ... Ty Jones scored both goals. sports@vicnews.com

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE PRIVATE DOCK DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2012 • 4-7PM

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL 45 View Royal Ave, Town Hall Please join Town of View Royal Council and Staff and your fellow residents for a discussion of the Draft Private Dock Development Guidelines being developed by the Town. The Town is looking for public input on the current guidelines, and for individuals to form a Public Advisory Group in the development of the guidelines for private dock development along the Esquimalt Harbour waterfront. There will be two short (identical) presentations at 4:30pm and at 6pm to provide a brief overview of the guidelines and the steps forward. This is the ﬁrst of two Public Open Houses designed to fully involve waterfront landowners, shoreline users and other interested parties in the development of guidelines that strive to enhance the use and enjoyment of the shoreline in a manner that is socially and environmentally responsible. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. For more information, a copy of the draft guidelines document, or to provide feedback, please visit the Town’s website at www.viewroyal.ca or contact James Davison at 250-479-6800 or by email at: jdavison@viewroyal.ca

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FRIENDLY FRANK AIRCAST BOOTS, medical, like new, 1 sz ďŹ ts all male & female, $88. obo. (250)3802858 before 9pm. COMPUTER CELERON2, 664MHz, WinXP, 80GB HD, monitor, keyboard, mouse, $45 obo. Call 250-479-1101.

RV TECH for busy location in Duncan. SIGNING BONUS available successful candidate. Fax resumes & references to CountrySide RV (250) 746-1604 or email to bestrvdeals@telus.net

GRACO INFANT car seat, up to 40lbs, hardly used, 6 yrs old. $50. (250)721-3740. HAND MADE wool bed spread & 2 cushions, $20, 3 seat sofa, $60. 250-881-8133.

SALES RV SALES REP needed for asap! We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an amazing opportunity to sell the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interiorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.

JVC 19â&#x20AC;? colour TV, in great shape, $75 obo. Call 250-3864083. LEX MARK 3 in 1 scanner/printer/photo copy, $60. Call 250-472-2474. NHL SLEEPING bag 30â&#x20AC;?x36â&#x20AC;? still in packaging, $20 obo. Call (250)721-0308.

HOME CARE SUPPORT

TELEPHONE SALES persons required for a local fund raiser. Must have previous sales experience. Evenings Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm. $11/hr+ incentives. Please call 250-384-4427, leave detailed message.

RETIRED NURSE will care for children in their home, ďŹ&#x201A;exible hours. Providing TLC and individual care. Call Sharon at 250-642-5433, (Sooke).

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ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

SECURITY GUARDS WANTED Full & Part Time Variety of shifts available. Must have Security Licence. Email resume to: recruitment@ securedsecurity.com Ph: 1.604.579.0166 www.secured security.com TRADES, TECHNICAL EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to expand your Electrical experience. Looking for Journeymen Electrician for remote offgrid facilities along the BC Coast. Renewable energy projects up to 300 KW. Excellent wage and beneďŹ t opportunities depending on experience. Email resume to info@hakaienergysolutions.com

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

PETS PETS JUVENILE MALE Boxer. Not neutered. High energy adult dog. Very handsome! Must Sell, $200. Call 250-361-0052.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, upright freezers, 24â&#x20AC;? stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 QUEEN sized ďŹ&#x201A;at sheets, 8 towels assorted (used), $18 for everything, 250-383-4578. ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

SCYTHE- VINTAGE, wooden handle, $90. Call (250)5089008. TRIPLE BIKE rack, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swingmanâ&#x20AC;?. TWD protector gear, childs 8-10. $95. 474-0484.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BUY WATKINS Products at Market Every Sunday 10-3. 679 Goldstream Ave. 250 217-8480. DRESSERS, CHESTS, Bookcases: Truckload Just Arrived! New Espresso & White, Well Priced! POCKETCOIL QueenSize Mattress Sets w/10yr FULL WARRANTEE $599.; Storewide Pre-inventory Clearance. No HST on Lots! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C

EUROPEAN MASONRY HEATERS AVAILABLE IN CANADA Please visit: www.gilmoremasonry heaters.com gilmore@sasktel.net 306-630-9116 Also other masonry work FOX FUR coat, silver with black, only worn twice, sz 14. $1200 obo. (250)216-9415. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KIRBY VACUUM, bought $2500 selling for $800 never used. (250)652-4690.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, March 9, 2012 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDOS

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SUITES, LOWER

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

BY OWNER, 2 bdrm condo on (Burnside Rd.), priv & quiet, +45, small pet ok. Must see! $219,900. Call 250-385-3547.

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. $25,000. 250-478-7701.

SIDNEY: FURNISHED Deluxe suite, newer. Walk to ocean & town. All incl. 250-656-8080.

TILLICUM- 3 bdrms, 1 bath basement suite, big yard. NS/NP. $1100 includes hydro. Call (250)920-6282.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

TILLICUM/CAREY, bright 1bdrm. Full bath. Sep ent, close to amens, NS/NP. $730 incls hydro/electric/WD. Avail Apr. 1 250-294-4070, 250-588-5195.

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

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

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

HOMES WANTED HOMES FOR RENT

WE BUY HOUSES

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.

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053

STORAGE Fraser Tolmie Apts 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

RENTALS COTTAGES

SUITES, LOWER

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.

CALL: 250-727-8437

Jasmine Parsons www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.

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. SIDNEY: BRIGHT bachelor, $700 view, priv deck, close to park, ocean , shops. NS/NP. Avail Apr. 1. Call 250-6561672 or 250-884-4159.

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.

TRUCKS & VANS

$0-$1000 CASH For Junk Cars/Trucks Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!

TRANSPORTATION

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SUITES, UPPER

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BURNSIDE. 2-BDRM. Bright, spacious, quiet. 5 appls, cat ok, N/S, refs. Avail now. $1025 mo utils incl’d. (250)884-5245. LANGFORD. SUNNY 2bdrm bsmt suite,all amenities, share W/D. $1100. (250)882-2330. 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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1300 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? (250)478-7062.

SAANICH, AVAIL April. 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.

SIDNEY- 3 bdrm (behind Thrifty’s) 1 bath. Reno’d. NS/NP. $1375+(250)656-4003

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

toll free 1-888-588-7172 1986 VW VANAGON- 110,178 original km, camperized. $5000 obo. (250)544-4303.

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AUTO SERVICES KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road. (250)883-0490.

BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

CARS

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST!

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191. 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

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingﬁeldcontracting.com

AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

OVERGROWN GARDEN? Cleanups. Pruning roses, fruit tree, hedges. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

CA$H for CAR$

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

BLINDS & DRAPERY BEAT the Heat event....Go Wild with Sun Screens this spring break. Screen the harmful rays with a radiant deal from owner Chris Wild, @WILD ABOUT BLINDS...save 50% on these unique solar sunbeaters and reduce heat build-up in one of your south facing rooms or ofﬁces, during the month of March only. WILD ABOUT BLINDS....contact Chris @250-338-3877 for a free no obligation estimate today! Ask about our multiple window discount. Contractors and developers welcome!!

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy 250-882-8194. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efﬁcient. (250)508-1018

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingﬁeldcontracting.com

DRAFTING & DESIGN CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920.

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 PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.

ELECTRICAL

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

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Soil/Mulch (2 cu yd), Hauling. 250-479-6495

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Spring cleanup, tree & hedge pruning. 23yrs exp. WCB.

WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

ANOTHER LAWN SEASON! Replace it with a beautiful Garden or Patio. 30 yrs exp. web.me.com/rodkeays Call 250-858-3564.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.

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

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

HANDYPERSONS

GARDENING

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779

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. MASTER ORGANIC gardener. Com/res. Specializing in fruit tree pruning, pwr washing, irrigation. WCB. 100% guarantee. (250)510-4769.

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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

101-66 Songhees, $624,900

This Weekend’s

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the 604-75 Songhees

30 Lekwammen Dr, $326,900

2885 Queenston, $578,800

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Deidra Junghans 250 474-6003

pg. 14

Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242

pg. 37

404-104 Dallas Rd, $429,900 pg. 7

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

2239 Shelbourne St, $379,000 Sunday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

pg. 11

pg. 18

pg. 9

pg. 12

pg. 7

pg. 14

pg. 13

pg. 10

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

pg. 34

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

pg. 6

Saturday 12-1:45 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 22

pg. 5

pg. 17

pg. 18

pg. 5

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bruce McCulloch, 250-479-3333

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

pg. 15

Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gordon Tews 250 384-8124

110-1505 Church Ave, $229,900

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Gray Rothnie, 250-477-1000 pg. 19

pg. 20

pg. 36

pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor Smith, 250 388-5882 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003

pg. 18

2226 Windsor, $879,000 pg. 14

Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882

pg. 39

pg. 19

Friday & Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

pg. 6

973 Nicholson, $854,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422

pg. 21

909 Lucas Ave, $599,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875

pg. 20

pg. 39

pg. 10

Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600

pg. 20

Saturday 12-1:30 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

pg. 37

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Chatterton Alli Munro 250 477-5353 pg. 12

3913 Jean Hgts, $759,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

pg. 22

103-40 Gorge Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Tom Brailsford 250 388-5466

pg. 39

528 Walter, $449,900 pg. 23

pg. 23

3828 Cardie, $629,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 21

211-4529 West Saanich, $379,000

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099

pg. 22

409-4536 Viewmont, $299,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339

pg. 23

pg. 14

982 Meadowview Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333

4173 Buckingham, $669,000 pg. 20

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney 250-384-8124

pg. 22

pg. 36

528 Walter Ave, $449,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

20-934 Boulderwood, $579,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

pg. 6

219-1009 McKenzie, $193,000

212-1619 Morrison, $239,900

Sunday 1-2:30 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997

pg. 16

4582 Seawood Terr, $779,500 pg. 21

pg. 37

401-1035 McClure, $274,900

121 Paddock, $459,000

406-1068 Tolmie, $279,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124

pg. 34

pg. 21

108-3700 Carey, $295,900

746 Gorge Rd W, $549,900

pg. 21

104-1450 Beach Dr, $325,000 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

Sunday 3-5 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

308-3260 Quadra St., $266,900

Saturday 2-3:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

pg. 21

618 Baxter, $513,900

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter 250 744-3301

658 Grenville, $489,900

Sunday 12-2 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

102-3969 Shelbourne, $215,000

4336 San Cristo Pl, $569,000

16-477 Lampson St, $249,900

2073 Crescent Rd, $824,900 pg. 15

Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

pg. 22

4165 Crosshaven Cl, $629,900

7-704 Rockheights, $565,900

101-1807 Oak Bay Ave pg. 15

pg. 20

1366 Craigﬂower, $569,900

1001 Foul Bay Rd

pg. 6

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-744-3301

pg. 6

2213 Windsor, $931,788

206-971 Mckenzie Ave, $263,900

4682 Scottswood, $499,000

pg. 18

407-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $399,000

pg. 14

311-1083 Tillicum Rd, $309,900

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600

4674 Lochside, $1,048,000 pg. 21

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 22

4386 Elnido Cres, $579,000 pg. 36

Saturday 2:30-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333

1217 Wychbury Ave

pg. 36 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

pg. 36

1366 Craigﬂower, $569,900

105-2210 Cadboro Bay Rd, $339,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577

104-1687 Poplar, $339,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

937 Mesher, $859,900

736 Powderly

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 6

Saturday 12-1:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey 250-391-1893

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

4942 Cordova Bay, $1,049,000 pg. 34

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nicole Goeujon, 250-686-0078

pg. 12

3393 Henderson, $669,000

pg. 18

1005-225 Belleville, $649,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deanna Noyce 250 744-3301

33-5110 Cordova Bay

pg. 10

402-11 Cooperage, $448,000

3108 Mars St, $558,000

pg. 39

3361 Linwood, $634,900

pg. 12

304E-1115 Craigﬂower Rd, $449,900

pg. 13

1-1020 Queens, $359,000

Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124

1701 Mamich Circle, $788,800

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Keith Watson 250 744-3301

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

336 Arnold, $829,000

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

pg. 21

1086 Totemwood, $829,000

pg. 14

14-60 Dallas Rd., $599,000

2205 Victor, $419,000

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Jack Petrie 250 385-2033

pg. 19

13-1182 Colville, $425,900

pg. 14

1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 15

105-330 Waterfront, $510,000

1486 Dallas, $799,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Julie Rust 250 477-1100

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd May Liu 250 477-7291

31 Kaleigh, $569,900

925 Devonshire Rd., $429,900

305-649 Bay, $242,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

pg. 16

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Andrew Holenchuk 250 744-3301

4029 Providence, $949,900

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893

Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

1219 Alderman Rd, $450,000

2-1200 Richardson

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 477-7291

710 Linden Ave. Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Alison Stoodley, 250-477-1100

4190 Kashtan Pl, $519,900

934 Craigﬂower, $419,000

C-707 Linden, $439,900

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram 250 385-2033

402-1000 Mcclure, $239,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar 250 384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

1016 Craigdarroch, $699,000

205-1110 Oscar St, $349,900

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

451 Chester Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

pg. 5

212-55 Songhees, $649,000

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

1121 Fort, $183,900 Daily exc Friday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033

pg. 17

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663

407-1510 Hillside, $468,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

407-455 Sitkum, $549,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033

Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bob Davies, 250-884-8336

1145 Johnson, $479,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

607 Wilson, $399,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Claire Yoo, 250-477-1100

604-103 Gorge Rd E Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124

pg. 18

404-1012 Collinson, $259,900 pg. 15

402-1149 Rockland, $369,800 Sunday 3-5 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Claire Helm 250-477-7291

pg. 35

121 Paddock, $459,900

401-1012 Pakington St, $309,900

109-11 Cooperage, $899,000 pg. 13

754 Humboldt, $198,900 Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

502-250 Douglas, $389,900 pg. 10

1321 George St, $959,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey, 250-592-4422

pg. 17

B-707 Linden, $549,900 pg. 18

1020 Richardson Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

pg. 18

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

pg. 21

1750 Tifﬁn, $559,900

103-101 Nursery Hill, $319,900

625 Cornwall, $591,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

pg. 19

4171 Crossandra, $639,888

4064 Ebony, $655,000

5-675 Superior, $599,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

pg. 10

309 Kingston, $749,000

3-828 Rupert Terrace Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

Mar. 8-14 edition of

1-833 Princess, $299,900

101-1235 Johnson, $314,800

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

pg. 19

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

1408 Ireland pg. 18

Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114

pg. 22

pg. 9

476 Davida, $519,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088

225-3225 Eldon Pl Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

pg. 12

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This Weekend’s

OPENHOUSES

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Published Every Thursday

NEWS GAZETTE

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Mar.8-14 edition of

633 Jolly, $465,000

426-9882 Fifth St, $279,900

301-2421 Sidney Ave, $356,000

3522 Promenade, $825,000

3352 Mary Anne Cres, $419,900

5-300 Six Mile, $324,900

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Karen Jensen, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

pg. 37

pg. 10

pg. 34

pg. 33

pg. 23

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600

pg. 5

1290 Lands End, $879,000

pg. 23

304-2050 White Birch, $157,900 pg. 3

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Barbara Ronald 250 744-8211

pg. 24

9336 Maryland, $419,400

B-10470 Resthaven Dr., $529,000

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judith Gerrett 250-656-0131

pg. 24

pg. 3

pg. 24

Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 33

pg. 23

pg. 33

916 Grilse, $889,000

Saturday 12-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

2123 James White Blvd, $479,900 pg. 24

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Chris Fairlie, 250-386-8875

pg. 23

2051 Brethour Pkwy, $424,500

8-2558 Ferguson, $509,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

pg. 23

pg. 12

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 12

Saturday 12-2 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100

pg. 14

Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

401-2823 Jacklin, $309,900

pg. 5

117-643 Granderson, $369,000 pg. 35

3019 Dornier Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

pg. 25

607 Hammond Crt, $515,000 pg. 2

pg. 25

pg. 26

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124

pg. 25

397 Pelican

pg. 26

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

pg. 16

983 Rattanwood Plc., $589,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003

Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301

pg. 26

946 Gade, $659,500 pg. 35

Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353

pg. 25

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

606B Atkins, $434,000

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Adrien Bachand, 250-384-8124

pg. 36

987 Ironwood, $729,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124

pg. 26

Sunriver Estates Sales Centre pg. 25

1622 Millstream, $799,900 pg. 26

pg. 26

1022 Citation, $669,900 pg. 26

584 Kingsview Ridge, $514,900

Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233

pg. 31

2059 Kennedy St, $169,000

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 29

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kerstin Sykes, 250-642-3240

pg. 5

563 Brant Pl pg. 25

pg. 26

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088

3292 Mary Anne Cres., $499,900

2433 Prospector Way, $649,000

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Bobb Hamilton, 250-385-2033

pg. 28

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

pg. 26

1204 Muirﬁeld, $829,900

3463 Yorkshire Pl.

2620 Bamboo, $679,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

101-2600 Peatt, $359,999

105-954 Walfred Rd, $410,000

2794 Lakeshore, $489,900 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805

pg. 12

2078 Gourman Pl

pg. 36

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Barbara Scott, 250-383-1500

pg. 26

3363 Mary Anne Cres., $499,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

662 Goldstream Ave., $219,900

2954 Golden Spike, $334,900

608 Fairway, $279,900

302-908 Brock Ave, $349,000 pg. 24

pg. 25

2200 Harrow Gate, $629,000

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

557 Delora, $534,900 pg. 23

Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-360-6683

123-945 Bear Mountain, $515,000

Thursday 6-8 Cornerstone Properties Ltd Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

92-7701 Central Saanich Rd, $149,500

2182 Weiler, $379,000

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

593 Latoria, $285,000

304-611 Brookside, $198,000

22-3049 Brittany, $339,900

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124

106-7088 West Saanich, $439,000

7161 West Saanich, $269,900

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 24

1879 Jeffree, $524,900

590 Seacliffe, $719,900

Daily 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250 655-0608

pg. 35

Sunday 12:30-2:00 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-380-6683

3334 Myles Mansell Rd., $409,000

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Diego Lauricella, 250-479-3333

Saturday 11-1 Holmes Realty Ltd. Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

pg. 39

3418 Pattison Way, $472,500

28-2070 Amelia Ave, $239,500

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

2368 Oakville, $447,000

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301

8-7847 East Saanich Rd, $365,000

4744 Interurban, $599,900 Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176

pg. 23

7199 Skyline, $609,000

1130 Burnside W, $624,500 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911

pg. 23

9216 Mainwaring, $589,900

10929 Boas Rd, $859,000

22-500 Marsett, $449,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

pg. 5

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277

pg. 2

1616 Millstream, $799,900

608 Fairway, $227,900

4556 Royal Island, $639,900

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher 250-477-1100

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Tom Muir 250-477-7291

pg. 29

pg. 13

pg. 32

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