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Trudeau’s message: Don’t vote in your underwear

Justin Trudeau, Member of Parliament for Papineau, Quebec, sits on a table at the University of Victoria’s Student Union Building before the start of his discussion and question and answer session entitled Restoring Our Democracy.

UVic Young Liberals host MP Justin Trudeau for question-and-answer session

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Papineau, Quebec MP Justin Trudeau sidestepped questions Tuesday about whether he would one day be interested in leading the Liberal Party, preferring instead to implore young people to vote and make a difference. “I only get to be a politician or eventually perhaps a good leader if I’m also making sure I’m a good dad because that makes me a better person,” the son of former prime minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau told more than 100 people, from students to seniors, who gathered inside the University of Victoria’s Student Union Building for the event organized by UVic’s Young Liberals. He also spent part of his day-long visit to the area with family, including his maternal grandmother who lives in the Royal Oak neighbourhood of Saanich. “And to manage that balance between family and the kinds of responsibilities that would have me criss-crossing the country as much as the next Liberal Party leader will have to do, I “Young people don’t know that I can pull that off and be the person that I want to be. That’s why I’ve said no up to this point,” he are frustrated added. The federal Liberals, who he acknowledged were “thor- because they care.” - Justin Trudeau oughly drubbed” in last year’s federal election, won’t take a hard look at party leadership until this fall. “For the past 10 years we’ve been so focused on who gets to drive the car that we weren’t paying attention to the fact that the car was heading over the edge of the cliff,” Trudeau said. Many young people in the audience expressed frustration, as well as curiosity, on several fronts: the Conservative government’s mandate, the robocall scandal, attack ads, electoral reform, proportional representation and elected senates, among other topics. Still, the dialogue often circled back to the importance of young adults casting ballots. Thirty-five per cent of young people aged 18 to 25 voted in the 2011 federal election, Trudeau said. “I love that you’re willing to camp out in a town square. I love that you’re willing to sign a petition,” the Liberal Party critic for Youth, Citizenship and Immigration said. “For Christ’s sake, vote.” Making it easier to vote is crucial, but online voting is not the answer, said Trudeau.

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Camp offers South Island teenagers a taste of police life Ryan Flaherty News staff

For many teens, getting up at the crack of dawn for a run, sitting in a classroom each morning and sleeping only a few hours a night is not exactly their idea of a fun spring break. But for more than 20 years, that’s exactly how some South Island high schoolers have chosen to spend their holiday, by enrolling in a police camp for students in Grades 10 to 12. Initially started by the Victoria Police Department, and since taken over by the Saanich Police, the regional camp gives boys and girls a taste of what it’s like to attend a real police academy. Each year 50 kids descend on the Albert Head cadet training centre in Metchosin for the week-long session. “It’s something you can’t really even describe. It sounds crazy, but it was actually one of the best experiences of my life,” says Austen Whitehead, a Grade 12 student at Oak Bay secondary school who attended last year’s camp. An interest in a possible future in law enforcement led Whitehead to apply for the camp. A year later, he’s been accepted into the criminology program at Camosun Col-

lege, with an eye toward possibly joining the reserve constable program in Victoria or Saanich, once his post-secondary education is complete. A typical day for campers sees them up at 6 a.m. for a run or other physical training. After breakfast, they spend the morning in the classroom, learning about different aspects of the law such as the Criminal Code, the Motor Vehicle Act and the use of force. Of all the camp activities, however, likely the most fun Whitehead had was during the daily simulations, where the “cadets” would put their classroom learning into practice. Split into teams, the cadets are faced with scenarios where they have to use their newfound knowledge to solve problems and investigate crimes that real police regularly face. In one such instance, Whitehead had to deal with a woman who had just been robbed by a masked man. “All of a sudden, she’s like, ‘There he is,’ and points down to the other building, and the masked guy just starts running,” Whitehead recounts. “I chased after him as fast as I could and just tackled him.” The simulations add a dose of Austen Whitehead hands-on experience to the camp, but they also allow the cadets to get a better understanding of what the job of a police officer entails. That understanding played a large role in shaping the career of Saanich police Const. Jon Cawsey. As a Grade 10 student at Stelly’s secondary school in Central Saanich in 1997, Cawsey attended the camp, held then at Shawnigan Lake. Not only did Cawsey – the son of a Saanich police officer – discover a passion for police work, he became committed to volunteering at the camp in subsequent years. “To give back to the police camp is something I truly believe in,” says Cawsey, who is part of the Saanich Police

traffic unit. “The kids take so much from it, and the relationships you can build with them are great.” Volunteers like Cawsey are what make the camp possible, says Const. Brad Walsh, a Saanich Police school liaison officer who acts as the camp’s director. All told, they number close to 100, including about 20 who commit for the full week. “We’ve had people come from all the area departments,” Walsh says. “We’ve had them come from as far as Shawnigan Lake, we’ve had some from the military police. It’s pretty cool.” The payoff – kids learning what police officers face on a daily basis – is worth the effort of all those volunteers. “You grow pretty close to them over the week,” says Const. Dorothy Junio, school liaison officer with the Oak Bay police department. “It’s a positive experience for them to see police officers in a different light. They understand the job better.” Adds Walsh: “It’s a big eye-opener for them, because they see us as people, not just as a uniform.” One of this year’s cadets is Oak Bay High’s Isabella Panzer. The Ryan Flaherty/News staff Grade 10 student has an interest in policing – forensics, in particular – and says the variety the job offers is part of the camp’s appeal. “You’re always doing something different, it’s never the same. Even if you’re doing paperwork, it’s still all different cases,” Panzer says. “It’s never the same and it’s always like an adventure.” At the end of the camp, the cadets graduate in a ceremony similar to that of their actual police counterparts. Not only is it a proud moment for the kids and their families, the staff enjoy it just as much. “The amount of pride we feel for these kids who are now young adults … it’s a major highlight,” says Walsh. editor@oakbaynews.com

Oak Bay council schedule changes allow more flexibility Fewer meetings frees up time for new citizens advisory committees Erin McCracken News staff

Oak Bay council has trimmed one meeting from its monthly calendar of gatherings. Starting in April, the first Monday of the month, usually set aside for a committee-ofthe-whole meeting, will be freed up. There will soon be three rather than four municipal meetings each month, including

two council meetings and one committeeof-the-whole meeting. The decision to scale back on the number of municipal meetings was made to free up staff and councillors’ time. Staff and councillors are busy formulating the district’s first citizens’ advisory committees and scheduling their inaugural meetings, in an effort to reach out and engage the community, said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “We’ve not had a tradition of advisory committees in Oak Bay,” he said, adding that the tradition has been to create task forces or standing committees on select topics, such as secondary suites and

climate action. The advisory committees will have the same term as council. “This is all new to everybody. We’ve never had advisory committees before,” said Jensen. “We’ve certainly heard the public’s desire to have greater input and more interaction and that’s what we’re aiming for.” The environmental advisory committee has yet to meet, but council gave the go ahead Monday night for the panel to include 13 members, up from the required 11. The 11-member active transportation advisory committee, which will look at

issues related to cycling and walking, for example, met for the first time last Saturday. “They’ll have staff attached to (the committees) so staff are going to be stretched to the limit,” said Jensen. “So we thought cutting back on one committee of the whole would be helpful in order to ensure that we properly staff the advisory committees.” The change will provide some flexibility in the schedule. There will be room for a special committee-of-the-whole meeting to be held, if necessary, to delve into a single but lengthy topic, such as a proposed development or policy change. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Comfortable in their own skin Oak Bay High students take part in tan-free grad challenge Ryan Flaherty News staff

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It’s no secret that many high school students go to great lengths to look their best come graduation time. Fancy outfits, elaborate hairstyles and elegant accessories are all part of the milestone occasion. But thanks to a student-led campaign initiated by the B.C. & Yukon division of the Canadian Cancer Society, some graduates will be foregoing a popular step in their preparations for this year’s big event. The second annual Tan-Free Grad Challenge urges Grade 12 students to sign a pledge promising to refrain from intentionally browning themselves in advance of graduation, either through the use of tanning beds or by lying out in the sun. Oak Bay High school is one of two Greater Victoria schools taking part in the challenge, along with Lambrick Park secondary. At Oak Bay, the charge is being led by student co-ordinator Jessica Wong, who says kids face pressure to measure up to a very specific ideal. “The media’s definition of beauty is tanned skin and skinny,” says Wong. “The whole point of this tan-free grad is to let people know that beauty is your own skin colour, your own skin tone.” Even more importantly, she adds, tanning presents very real health hazards to teens. “It increases your risk of getting melanoma, so you’re putting yourself at risk just to be this definition of beauty,” says Wong. “It isn’t right.” According to the Canadian Cancer Society, using indoor tanning equipment before the age of 35 can increase a person’s risk of malignant melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – by 75 per cent. And 27 per cent of women between the ages of 15 and 29 tan regularly. The statistics are alarming and a traditional educational approach hasn’t been particularly fruitful, says Nancy Falconer, health promotion coordinator for the Vancouver

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Co-leaders of the Oak Bay High’s Youth Against Cancer Club Graham Landells, left, Jessica Wong and Jenna Broderson, hold up their petition urging 2012 grads to be tan-free. Island region of the Canadian 280-member graduating class Cancer Society. That’s why a had already made the tanpeer-to-peer campaign such as free pledge, approaching the this is especially vital. school’s goal of 75 per cent par“It’s students talking to stu- ticipation in the challenge. dents, versus our organization “Overall, Oak Bay (High) has or other adults been very supgoing in and tell“The whole point portive of what ing students what doing and of this tan-free grad is we’re to do, which we how we’re supknow doesn’t to let people know that porting the Canawork,” Falconer dian Cancer Socibeauty is your own says. ety,” Wong says. Last year’s inau- skin colour, your own Though some gural challenge skin tone.” students have saw more than told her the chal- Jessica Wong 3,000 students lenge is an affront from more than to their freedom 30 B.C. high schools take the of choice, Wong says she sees pledge, with Lambrick Park tak- things differently. ing the top prize. “I look at it that (the pledge Wong hopes to see her is) taking away your freedom to school wrest that title away get cancer, not your right to do this year. Midway through the what you want.” two-week challenge, 172 of her editor@oakbaynews.com

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Policing, justice issues focus of mayoral talk Oak Bay hosting region’s mayors for private discussion Erin McCracken News staff

The Capital Region’s mayors will put policing under the microscope at a special roundtable discussion hosted by Oak Bay. Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen had hoped to host the inaugural meeting at the end of January, but there were still several questions that need answers. With the heady topics of policing services and possibly the justice system up for discussion, it may be necessary to separate the topics and hold two meetings, Jensen said. His intent is to bring municipal leaders together to allow them to compare notes on the advantages and disadvantages of different policing models.

Consolidation or integration of select services as well as a regionalized service will likely be part of the talk, Jensen said. “As a regional group do we want to explore some of these options? Are there better ways to do policing in the region than we have now, or are we happy with what we have?” he said, adding that the mayors he has spoken to have expressed a keen interest in getting together. It will be important to look at the options that may be realistic for a region of this size, as well as models used by communities beyond the South Island, he said. “If there’s agreement and we’re all happy with the situation then … we’ll accept what we have and we’ll move on to other issues.” Jensen said, adding that if there is consensus that policing needs further exploration, other stakeholders, such as police chiefs and RCMP detachment commanders, would likely be included. Jensen is also looking to pos-

sibly invite justice experts, such as former or current judges, to round out the agenda. “I’m trying to work something out so that I can bring some people in to speak about the justice system because the two issues are kind of connected – the challenges in policing and the challenges in the justice system,” said Jensen, who worked as a Crown prosecutor for more than 25 years until about a month ago. He is still a lawyer within the provincial government That part of the discussion could broach how courts are dealing with repeat offenders, the reason for case backlogs, and identifying the causes of police overtime when officers are required to attend court. “Anything is possible when you understand some of the root causes and some of the possible solutions,” Jensen said. Where the upcoming meeting, which will not be open to the public, will be held also needs to be finalized. emccracken@vicnews.com

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• Weight: 196 lbs. • Height: 6’1” • DOB: May 16, 1969

• Weight: 236 lbs. • Height: 5’8” • DOB: Feb. 10, 1957

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John William ROSE

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• Weight: 141 lbs. • Height: 5’7” • DOB: Jan. 20, 1972

• Weight: 221 lbs. • Height: 6’ • DOB: July 28, 1968

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Kenneth Johannes BRENS

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• Weight: 181 lbs. • Height: 6’ • DOB: Jan. 14, 1983

• Weight: 181 lbs. • Height: 6’ • DOB: Dec. 21, 1990

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Marcel Zachary YOUNKER

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is wanted for Assault and Theft Under $5,000.

• Weight: 133 lbs. • Height: 5’7” • DOB: Jan. 25, 1982

• Weight: 150 lbs. • Height: 5’9” • DOB: Oct. 5, 1965

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Our father of photojournalism After 60 years taking photos that helped record Canada’s history, Ted Grant is still shooting ‘magical moments’ Natalie North News staff

writer who uses images instead of words. A tender-heart. A man fascinated by eyes, without the full use of his own. Ted Grant is the silent observer, the father of Canadian photojournalism and an 82-year-old man teeming with enthusiasm for a lifestyle he can’t leave behind. In the basement of his Gordon Head home, Grant keeps a compact black camera on the couch next to him. His modest rec room holds more than a few clues to decode the man behind the lens: wood-panelled walls are covered in clippings, awards and photographs. Books of his work sit atop the coffee table. The camera next to him is a Leica, a German brand favoured by top photographers worldwide. “But without all of that whiz-bang stuff that’s available today,” he said. With Grant it’s all about capturing a moment, which doesn’t require 80 lenses and extra gadgets. He’s been hooked on the wonder of photography since peeking into his father’s cardboard box Brownie viewfinder as a boy. Later, as a young newlywed in 1950, he received his first camera – a 35mm Argus A2 given to him by his wife, Irene. “Well, you’d think I’d been handed a million dollars,” Grant said of the gift that changed his life. “I couldn’t get out to get film fast enough.” Grant hung bedroom blankets over their sunroom windows and blackened Irene’s baking tins with acidic acid to create a homemade darkroom. He remembers the exhilaration of seeing his name in print for the first time. It was Sept. 17, 1951, beneath a photo of a stock car in the Ottawa Citizen. “I couldn’t believe it. Here I was with my pictures appearing in the paper saying ‘photos by Ted Grant,’” he said. “The real beginning of the dream of becoming a news photographer began.” Over the years, his images have become iconic: oil and natural gas exploration; harvest time on the prairies; candid shots of celebrities, from Jackie Kennedy enjoying the RCMP musical ride to former prime minister Pierre Trudeau famously sliding down a banister. Grant is also known for his work at every Olympic Games from 1972 to 1992. Many times, despite his experience, he found himself with a camera around his neck and tears in his eyes. “I’m a very emotional person – an emotional jerk at times,” he said. “They’re playing O Canada and I’m crying and trying to take pictures and focus the camera at the same time. I’ve done it more times than I can count. That’s how I am.” Perhaps his finest work during the Games came when he captured Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson’s 100-metre win. “I say I just got lucky, but the fact that I got lucky might have been because of a

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Fascinated with the operating room, medicine remains Grant’s biggest photographic passion. With limited vision in one eye and subsequently little depth perception, Grant relies on emotions to direct his Leicas. His process is simple: “Observation, light, eyes, click,” he said. “We show so much about ourselves in our eyes.” His observations have inspired a generation of photojournalists who entered the business in the 1970s, including Andy Clark, a senior photographer with Reuters who met Grant in 1974. The two were shooting the same news conference in Ottawa when Clark, who described himself as an inexperienced whippersnapper at the time, got in Grant’s way. “Instead of giving me a good cuff in the back of the head or scolding me, he approached me and asked very nicely if I would kindly stay back where he was because that was the better angle,” Clark wrote in an email to the News. “Of course he was right, and the pictures were better. A few moments later a colleague who was also covering the newser nudged me and said ‘you know who that is?’ … After the event was Don Denton/News staff finished he came over and introduced Veteran photographer Ted Grant has an exhibition of his images on display himself and I, of course, apologized proat UVic’s Maltwood Gallery until April 2. fusely to which he downplayed.” The two have been friends since. “He was a class act from the day I little bit of planning,” Grant said, era now and smile!’ Almost any met him and that one eye of his is magic admitting to scoping out idiot can take that kind of through a viewfinder.” his hideaway in the picture. The thing is to Passionate? Yes. Poetic? Perhaps. A stadium trenches capture people while Luddite? Not Grant. the day before the they’re completely He sees modernization, from Apple race. involved.” products to online photo-sharing, as a Check it out Having the Of the people part of the communication revolution. foresight to in his photos, Still, the man who doesn’t use flash The Silent Observer runs find these few are as reminds the next generation of photogs: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to moments focused as the “A lot of people don’t take you seriously 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sundoesn’t mean medical proif you only have one camera, but you can day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until he sets up his fessionals he’s be just as deadly.” April 2 at Maltwood Prints and subjects. featured over Grant has published eight books of phoDrawings Gallery, within UVic’s “Nothing’s the years – tography and has 280,000 photos stored McPherson Library. posed. I’m a including thou- in national archives through Libraries and writer, but I sands of photos Archives Canada. Another 100,000 are at use a camera to taken at Royal the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. write what I see. I He is the only photographer to hold Jubilee Hospital. don’t plan anything. His latest exhibit both gold and silver medals for photoI detest having to on healers, The Silent graphic excellence from the National Film pose people. Give them Observer, chronicles stuBoard of Canada and received an honorsomething to do and you will dents of the Island Medical ary doctorate of laws from the University find magical moments,” Grant said. Program. He discovered the subof Victoria in 2008. “A lot of people think: ‘Look at the camject as a surgical patient. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Labour spring of discontent Much like the windstorms that have battered the Capital Region this week, a storm is brewing for the provincial government. As the B.C. Liberals moved to quash the teachers’ strike by passing Bill 22, amid scattered calls by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to work bell-to-bell only, other unions are lining up to take their shot at the government in the days before their contracts expire. The B.C. Nurses’ Union and a majority of workers represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union – totalling more than 50,000 individuals – have deals that end March 31. The nurses want 2,000 more nurses hired in the province to ease workload issues they say are threatening public safety. The lack of investment by government in their workplaces, they say, is leading to professional burnout. The BCGEU wants pay increases after almost three years without. As with the teachers’ dispute – which became more about working conditions than pay increases when the BCTF recognized ‘net zero’ meant ‘net zero’ – the struggles to create “fair” agreements are ongoing as the province moves through a difficult economic time. Of course, everyone’s definition of fair is a little different. The current government, starting in its earliest days in power, slashed programs and funding in its efforts to balance the province’s books. It has restored a certain level of funding to areas cut, but slammed the door on labour spending when the global economic downturn hit. Now, with the economy still limping along, the government must consider if it is more palatable to endure an increasingly disgruntled work force while keeping the province’s finances from spiralling out of control, or throw unions a financial bone – in the form of modest wage or benefit increases, smaller class sizes or the hiring of additional staff to ease workloads. How long do we cling to the concept of shortterm pain for long-term gain? That is the biggest question the provincial government must answer as it wades deep into this spring of discontent. 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.

No one should have to go hungry The other day I was invited to living even on social assistance or the local food bank in Sooke to see employment insurance. how much food was collected, after But it isn’t enough – thus the a short call-out in the need for food banks. newspaper for donations. Food banks are The pile of nonshameful. In this resourceperishable food was rich country we live in, no astounding – evidence of one should have to resort the generosity of people. to using a food bank to In small communities, the feed themselves. When people who need help you see folks drinking $5 are very visible and we coffees and averting their cross paths with them eyes from the homeless frequently. and destitute, something Sooke is no different is sadly out of whack. Pirjo Raits than any other small When people’s Hard Pressed town on the Island or conversation turns to across the country for the inane: reality shows that matter. There are poor people that are so far from reality that it is who live here. Poor – not less laughable, over-paid sports figures, fortunate, under-privileged or low stars dancing with each other, or income – just plain down-and-out even home-decorating shows, it poor. becomes evident our society is in While some may be poor because trouble. they don’t or can’t work, many It’s like a mass opiate. Fill others are poor because they are people’s heads with nonsense and under-educated and can’t find those they won’t know or care about illusive jobs out there that pay a what is really going on. We have decent living wage. It’s not entirely come to a point where we have their fault. They have failed in some accepted food banks as being way to find that lucky break or normal. When people are lining up lucky attitude that sends them on to get something to eat, this signals their way to the top of the pile. dysfunction. We are luckier here than people Food banks have been around for in the U.S., because we have a a long time, in times of economic reasonable social safety net. We health as well as downturns in the can get health care without going economy. If they were only around bankrupt and we can eke out a when things are a “bit slow,” it

would be one thing, but food banks are also there in times of affluence. We need a little more compassion – charity does begin at home. There are so many ways one can help and it is not just about money, although that helps a lot. Amazing volunteers give their time and expertise, donations come from you and me, thereby letting the government off the hook. Sure there are people who abuse the system, whether it is cheating a food bank or the government, but most people who come with hat in hand are hungry, or their kids are hungry. Until there is a will to fix the bigger societal problems, food banks will be necessary. No one should be going hungry. One volunteer at the Sooke Food Bank said they receive absolutely no government money of any kind to operate. Legislators who make funding decisions should spend some time volunteering at a food bank. Maybe then it would warm their hearts, open the collective wallet, and provide more for those who honestly need it. Oh, and add to the list the overburdened and under-funded/nonfunded crisis centres. You get the picture. Pirjo Raits is editor of the Sooke News Mirror. editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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LETTERS Bad drivers abound in region Despite tougher requirements to get a driver’s licence, bad drivers are becoming more prevalent. Everyone knows what the road signs mean, they just don’t think the rules apply to them. It is all a question of attitude and exams do not change one’s attitude toward rules or other people’s well being. Thus, the incidents of speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of lanes, not signalling, texting, eating and reading while driving plus a host of other distracting activities are making driving a miserable chore for those of us who are really trying to stay safe. I would say smarten up and lose the attitude, people. Brian Shepherd Sidney

It is time we dealt with this problem. I am very concerned about the rights of the farmers to grow their crops and make a living without being eaten off the land by these animals. Lucille Ross Saanich

Animal rights should be considered in B.C., Canada Where are the protests? We should be screaming with a loud cry to stop shooting our polar bears in North Bay, to please foreign buyers. I thought we were trying to save them. Provincially, Premier Christy Clark has done nothing to stop logging that will wipe out the last few white spotted owls in North America. She caters only to those people she hopes will put her back in office. I think this government has sat on its hands long enough. We need people who will care more about keeping green in this province we live in and save these creatures that keep our environment balanced. Eileen Nattrass Saanichton

Take action on deer and help farmers thrive Re: Loudest voices get media’s attention (Letters, March 7) N.R. Spogliarich is correct in some aspects, but you are being a little tiresome, repetitious and much too loud concerning the deer cull.

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Wooden, you know Chad Kennedy of Westco Construction straps together wooden framing before it’s lifted by crane to workmen atop the Skyline Condominiums, under construction on Esquimalt Road. The condos will be ready for occupancy in about eight months. The structure will be the first six-storey wooden building on Vancouver Island.

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B.C. Place naming rights Blue Boat service works on many levels Re: CFB Esquimalt commuters worry about joining Colwood Crawl (vicnews.com, March 13) The decision to cut the Blue Boat service is beyond idiotic, especially a service that transports staff to the job site and cuts down on motor vehicle emissions, not to mention reducing vehicle congestion. A reduced schedule makes more sense. Military leaders are facing budget challenges backed by minimal strategic guidance, including shrinking resources and fiscal management that often fails to meet basic readiness standards. Our political leaders ought to use the defence budget axe first on senior officers who clearly can’t truly grasp the consequences of their decisions. William Perry Victoria

Naming rights could lighten up government With all the recent kerfuffle about naming rights for B.C. Place, I can’t understand why the provincial government has missed out on the most lucrative opportunity of all: naming rights for the legislative buildings. How about the Molson’s B.C. Legislature or Labatt’s Parliament Building? Undoubtedly, additional income could also be obtained by turning the rotunda area into a huge bar and by requiring all MLAs to wear T-shirts and caps with appropriate

beer company logos. I think this could be done while still maintaining proper dignity and decorum. For example, the MLAs would obviously be expected to pry off their caps for opening prayers and all special occasions. Gordon Pollard Victori

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Sketch Club 103 and still going strong Victoria Sketch Club gears up for annual show Vivian Moreau News staff

It may be raining outside but on a Tuesday afternoon it’s cozy inside Windsor Pavilion. About 20 members of the Victoria Sketch Club, ranging in age from their early 50s to mid 90s, are setting up tools and easels for an afternoon of still life painting. “We’re called a sketch club but really it’s all about painting,” 20-year member Christine Gollner says about the 103-year-old club. Emily Carr belonged, as did Jack Shadbolt, to the club that meets once a week to paint. Gollner travels from Cobble Hill to take part. Members meet at the pavilion in the winter and at open areas around the region in the summer. This month the club hosts its annual show and sale at Glenlyon Norfolk School’s junior campus gymnasium on Beach Drive. Gollner, lead organizer, expects about

1,500 people will attend the weeklong show that opens March 20. “There isn’t a theme but it is West Coast because that’s where we are,” Gollner says of paintings’ subject matter. Although some of the artists such as Sophia Morrison and Ann Nohales Kezes produce abstracts, most of the 150 watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings at the show this year will be landscapes, Gollner says. There will even be a few sketches. Oak Bay councillor Tara Ney attended the show last year and hopes to this year, also. “It’s a terrific venue to mingle with the local art crowd,” she says. “The place is always abuzz with energy and inspiration, and guaranteed fun. There’s a reasonably-priced treasure to be found at every show.” For three years, member Verna Linney has coordinated the daylong hanging of the paintings that precedes the opening. Glenlyon lends the gym to the group during the school’s spring break. As artists start to arrive at 9 a.m. paintings are checked for loose frames or wires by one team of volunteers before being handed

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Verna Linney works on an abstract painting at the Windsor Park Pavillion during a Victoria Sketch Club meeting. to another team of a dozen who work to group paintings large and small on walls, display boards and on the gym stage.

Although some artists lobby to have their paintings grouped together, Linney believes it’s more effective to have work spread

through the exhibition. She does make concessions though. “If you’re over 90 you do get to group your paintings together.” Some of the artists, like Peter Dowgailenko are new to painting, but others like Gollner studied at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver. Darlene Young exhibits at the Inner Harbour Causeway in the summer as well as Coast Collective gallery at Esquimalt Lagoon, but enjoys being with “the encouraging and mentoring” artists of the club and also appreciates the club’s longevity. “A lot of art clubs come and go but the Victoria Sketch Club remains.” Admission is free to the Victoria Sketch Club’s 103rd annual art show and sale at Glenlyon Norfolk School, 1701 Beach Drive, that runs Tuesday March 20 through Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closing at 4 p.m. on Sunday). Two members have donated paintings as door prizes. There will be an opening night reception with artists in attendance on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. vmoreau@oakbaynews.com

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Call it a talent show writ large. This Saturday, 160 students from UWC Pearson College strut their stuff on stage at the Royal Theatre. “Most of the pieces this year are things I have never seen before,” says college director David Hawley, “including a Hungarian dance, some dances from the South African townships and something creative about ping pong.” Students aged 16 to 19 from 90 countries attend the international college in Metchosin. Choreography, performing, sound, and lighting are all organized by the students. Few of the students have ever been on stage before, yet Rutendo Chabikwa, 17, a first-year student from Zimbabwe says she’s not nervous, saying it’s a chance for her to share her why she is proud to be African. “I will forget about the number of people present, internalize the piece, and send the message I am supposed to send to the audience.” Chabikwa has choreographed two dances, both in which she will be performing. She has also put together a spoken word segment. Pearson College students have been staging the annual show, One

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A scene from last year’s One World, by Pearson College. World, since the school was founded in 1974. Proceeds from the show go toward supporting the school’s scholarship program. As well as music, dance, small plays and spoken word performances there will be the school’s signature number when all the students gather on stage to sing together as the One Hundred Voices Choir. Tickets for 2 p.m or 8 p.m. One World performances – $23 adults, $18 seniors/students, $15 under 12 – are available at McPherson and Royal Theatre box office outlets or by calling 250-386-6121. vmoreau@oakbaynews.com

He may not be Irish, but Scottish folk singer Jim Brannigan embraces the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The songwriter is back for another March 17 party at O’Bean’s, 1609 Fort St. The celebration, which includes traditional Irish meals, starts at 7 p.m. and reservations are recommended, call 250598-8963.

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further input. This is the third time UVic has gone to the community with a parkade proposal, after Saanich council twice denied approval to the university, citing such issues as height and location of the parkade, and a lack of meaningful community consultation. Two area community associations told the News this week they weren’t happy with the new designs. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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An attempted PIN pad theft led to a successful fraud investigation after an Uptown merchant chased three suspects from his store Saturday evening. Just after 10 p.m. the owner of Qoola frozen yogurt bar caught three men attempting to steal the PIN pad from the store. He chased them out, and immediately flagged down a nearby Saanich police officer. The officer entered the shopping centre’s underground parking lot and quickly found the suspects. All three were arrested without incident. Detectives searched a hotel room on Sunday as a part of the investiga-

Calgary’s sales up – listings down which is building the investor/buyer confidence platform once again. Condo apartments are the laggards at the moment but we do not anticipate that it will take long for inventory to dissipate. There is a great volume of apartment condo construction coming on stream for which the timing has been carefully planned to have the final market ready product at a later date or in reality after the backlog absorption from the last downturn. Stability! Optisism!

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Job creation has contributed to market confidence. Alberta has produced an astounding number of jobs in the past year. 99,800 jobs contributing to local and in migration. When Alberta and Saskatchewan do well, really well; so does Vancouver Island. Victoria and Vancouver Island average and median prices have dropped year over year so sensible opportunities exist. We are currently seeing a favourable interest in properties with our relaxed price structure but if moving locally the pricing is relevant.

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Jobs in Victoria! 9,000+ created in February 2012 or the highest rate in Canada. Our unemployment rate has dropped from 8.7% to 6.9% from February 2011. Congratulations Victoria! Waterfront properties are at highly desirable prices and locals and out of province investors are beginning to take notice. The tides of change are occurring and the spring market always creates a flurry of activity. We are fully aware that with the HST transition rules the stimulation of new home sales (which in fact is already occurring) we will see reduced inventory volumes. At this time our total inventory statistics are rather skewed with new builds inflating the volume numbers on our MLS system. Please keep in mind that we are still a bit ahead of our true spring market so if you are selling your home – the time for listing is now. If you are buying – the volume spring inventory is coming. We will reach our peak around May and into June which in turn means more competition for your listing. I would not suggest waiting for more competition.

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deadline, ensuring that schools will return to normal operation after spring break. While the B.C. Liberals prepared to Meanwhile, educators currently legislate teachers into a contract this on spring break are awaiting deciweek, educators across the province sions to made at the weekend’s were making alternate plans. AGM. Among those is Vanessa Fehr, Though Susan Lambert, presi- public relations co-ordinator for the dent of the B.C. Teachers’ Federa- Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association, wouldn’t tell the tion job action commitNews what the next tee and a teacher in the course of action will be, Greater Victoria School she says the group of District. 41,000 teachers will first “It’s unfortunate that explore every possible spring break occurred avenue available to right as this issue was them to reverse Bill 22. breaking down,” Fehr That will happen during said. “If there seems to the BCTF’s annual genbe a dying off or waneral meeting this weeking in the engagement, end. I can tell you, it’s prob“This legislation will ably because we’re be bad for everyone,” exhausted. We feel like Lambert said. “It’s the we’re under attack.” worst-case scenario, George Abbott NDP house leader and we will be resistJohn Horgan said earlier ing it as strongly as we in the week the governcan.” ment should consider his proposal The Education Improvement Act to delay the legislation and seek an – or Bill 22 – comes nearly one year independent mediator appointed by after contract negotiations between the Labour Relations Board. teachers and the B.C. Public School Lambert says the Education Employers’ Association began. While Improvement Act is characterized talks centred around class size and by at least four different negative composition, as well as teacher prep aspects. The bill curtails bargaintime, the two sides were ultimately ing rights and imposes a “skewed, polarized over the government’s mock-mediation” process; ignores a unwillingness to diverge from a two- Supreme Court ruling on class size year “net zero” wage mandate. and composition; removes any obliEducation minister George Abbott gation for government to adequately said the bill imposes a six-month fund the system; and proposes a $30 “cooling-off period” and sets up the million learning improvement fund appointment of a mediator to look – $137 million less than would be at the non-monetary issues on the required to compensate for inflationtable, like class size and composi- ary costs over a year’s time, Lambert tion. The legislation extends the cur- said. rent contract terms to June 2013, “We cannot understand why govimposing the wage mandate that ernment would table such a legislamost other government unions vol- tion, and we cannot understand why untarily agreed to. It gives a yet-to- they would ram it through the legbe-named government-appointed islature,” she said. “The only thing mediator until June 30 to seek agree- I can conclude is that government ment. has been in control of these negotiaLiberal house leader Rich Coleman tions since the start, and since the moved to end debate of the bill Mon- start has made sure that they failed, day afternoon and the government so that they could legislate us back majority voted to pass his motion. to work.” Bill 22 was expected to be passed - with files from Tom Fletcher into law Thursday, after the News’ nnorth@saanichnews.com News staff

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The Canadian Association of Retired People Victoria Chapter is sponsoring an information session: Canada’s Pension System – How Healthy Is It and What Senior’s Can Do to Improve It. Michael Prince, the Landsdown Professor of Social Policy at UVic, will give a nonpartisan assessment of Canada’s pension system. The talk is on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Kensington, 3965 Shelbourne St.

The Victoria Canada China Friendship Association will hold a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. on March 25 at the Golden City Restaurant, 721 Fisgard St., following the 5 p.m. AGM. John Price will speak on the life of Dr. Victoria Chung of Victoria, who was a medical missionary in China from 1923 until her death in 1966. For reservations, call Joan Wicken, 250477-6915 by March 22. Members $22, non-members $25.

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St. Mikes down GNS in opener High school rugby season Travis Paterson News staff

It was a one-sided affair Tuesday as St. Michaels University School trampled Glenlyon Norfolk School in the first-ever rugby match between the two private schools. The game, played at Windsor Park in Oak Bay, was the first of the high school rugby league season for the two teams. As expected, the first 60 minutes were a clinic for St. Mikes, with powerful No. 8 Jeff Nishima-Miller and centre Joe Erlic each scoring multiple tries and running the score up to 40 points to GNS’ 8. There will be some more growing pains for GNS, said coach Winston Stanley, as the young rugby program has joined Tier 1 of the South Island’s two-tiered school league this season. It’s a mighty jump into the same pool as AAA teams St. Mikes, Oak Bay, Reynolds and Claremont, despite GNS having won the Colonel Hodgkins Cup as the best A/AA rugby school in town the past two years. “For Glenlyon, it’s a big step, mentally, to play (St. Michaels). They’re the big bad private school team in Victoria, known for rugby, always have been. There’s a mental block there and I give the (GNS) boys credit,” Stanley said.

With injuries and other commitments, GNS brought just one spare to the pitch. GNS came on in the last 15 minutes, however, and showed it can compete at a high level of rugby play, if only for a brief spell. GNS surrendered just one try in that final segment, a quick turnover and down-field scramble to Erlic. But GNS met that try with one of their own by prop MacBryan Bos, GNS’ only one of the game. The win was a launching point for St. Mikes, who leave for a five-game, two-week tour of Argentina and Uruguay this weekend. “For us, this is an exciting way to start the season and get a league win before we go to Argentina,” Nishima-Miller said. The 18-year-old was on the B.C. team that won the Las Vegas International High School 7s tournament in February with GNS’ fly half Fergus Hall, and coach Stanley. “For such a small school with only so many guys to choose from, GNS put out a pretty solid team. You could see in the last 20 minutes they were getting better.” Hall agreed, and enjoyed competing against the better-prepared St. Mikes side. “St. Mikes’ best players got some steals and ran hard. We’ll improve. We have another tough game against Oak Bay after spring break,” Hall said. GNS hosts Oak Bay on April 3. sports@vicnews.com

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Jeff Nishima-Miller of St. Michaels University School plunges for the goal between Isaac Attree, left, and Fergus Hall of Glenlyon Norfolk School during the high school rugby game at Windsor Park on Tuesday (March 13). SMUS won 40-8, as GNS is taking their lumps in the district’s top tier of school rugby.

Midget provincials could be last for Saanich coach Braves host midget hockey provincials next week Travis Paterson News staff

Rob Maguire’s spent the coldest months of the last 19 years in even colder ice arenas, and the minor hockey coach could use a warm vacation. This week Maguire has a chance to go out on top, as his Saanich Braves host the Tier 2 midget boys’ hockey provincials beginning Sunday (March 18) at Pearkes arena. “The expectation is that this will be the swan song,” Maguire said. For nearly two decades, his coaching duties have required him to be available from August through March. He also co-founded the Island selects program, which runs from March to June. “I’m looking forward to some fishing time, and maybe a warm-weather holiday in the middle of winter,” Maguire said about his retirement plans.

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Once upon a time, the Victoriatogether through the years.” based lawyer was a junior player in Maguire likes his team’s chances Ontario, where he had a stint with at the weekend provincials, having the Peterborough Petes alongside made the semifinals at the recent ■ Sunday: 1:30 p.m. a young Steve Yzerman. Island championships. Aldergrove Bruins vs. His coaching career started back “We have a legitimate chance Saanich Braves; 8 p.m. then too, when he coached 15- and to win it. Powell River are the Braves vs. Cranbrook 16-year-old midget players as a Island champs, but the way things Ice. 17-year-old. worked out we have yet to play ■ Tuesday: 8 a.m. Later, when he settled in Victothem this year,” he said. Braves vs. Rosslandria, Maguire volunteered with Big Assistants Adam Black and Trail Smoke Eaters. Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Thomas Service join Maguire and ■ Wednesday: 8 a.m. His “little brother” played hockey, Crowder on the bench. Third place game which brought Maguire back onto Coming for the provincials are 11 a.m. First place the bench, and led him to coachthe Aldergrove Bruins, Cranbrook game. ing minor teams in the Victoria, Ice, Langley Eagles, Penticton Racquet Club, and Saanich assoVees, Powell River Kings, Prince ciations, as well as with the junior George Cougars and RosslandB Saanich Braves. Trail Smoke Eaters. In Jr. B, Maguire assisted head coach Dick The Braves play a double-header Sunday against Crowder, who’s also a good friend. the Bruins at 1:30 p.m. and Cranbrook Ice at 8 p.m. “Crowder will be on the bench with me this week- For more info visit midgetaachampionships.com end, which is pretty special because we’ve worked sports@vicnews.com

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Oak Bay girls break through with B.C. title Oak Bay win Jr. girls basketball championnship Travis Paterson News staff

Coaches can harp on the same instructions all season long, but players won’t always do what’s asked of them until it’s absolutely needed. In the gold medal game of the Junior Girls Provincial Basketball Championships in Langley on Saturday (March 10), the Oak Bay Breakers junior girls basketball team finally proved they knew what needed to be done. The Breakers defeated the South Kamloops Titans 47-41 to win the provincial title. It showed they’d been listening to what coach Brandon Ellis had been barking since Day 1. “The girls finally did everything we had worked on all year – back screens, boxing-out, offensive execution and amazing defence,” he said. The key was getting through the semifinals, added Ellis, something the Bays couldn’t do last year. “For any junior players, (the final four) is nerve-wracking.” The result was an extremely low-scoring semifinal win, 34-33

over the St. Thomas Aquinas Fighting Saints. It was the opposite of 2011, when the Breakers missed the final by one point. “There wasn’t a lot of offense going on (this year),” Ellis said. “We just kept telling the players defence will win the game, and to stick with it.”

“She controlled the pressure in the final and is the general wheel for us on the floor,” Ellis said. Grade 10s Chloe Campbell and Marisa Harrington were named to the tournament’s first and second all-star teams, respectively.

“The girls finally did everything we had worked on all year – back screens, boxing-out, offensive execution and amazing defence.

The Lambrick Lions girls team came within one win of adding a AA girls provincial basketball title to the school’s winnings this year. Tyger Holt, who was a key part of Lambrick’s AA girls B.C. volleyball championship earlier this year, scored 30 points in the 67-61 loss to the Brittania Bruins in the AA final in Kamloops on Sunday. The Lions finished second, and Holt, Chelsea Strandlund and Mackenzie Smith were all named tournament all-stars. St. Michaels University School’s girls finished ninth, having won three straight after losing the opener. In the girls’ AAA provincials, the Oak Bay Breakers lost to the Argyle Pipes on Day 1 and ended up 11th overall. The Claremont Spartans beat the Gleneagle Talons on Day 1 but lost to the York House Tigers on Day 2, and finished seventh. sports@vicnews.com

– Coach Brandon Ellis Oak Bay’s scoring leaders in the semifinal were Danielle Cavelti and Madelyn Brunt, with seven points each. Chloe Campbell was clutch with 12 rebounds. Tournament MVP Morgan Roskelley scored 16 points and picked up five rebounds against South Kamloops in the final. The Grade 9 point guard played a huge role in the Breakers’ second-consecutive Island title this year, and she’ll be considered in the selection process for next season’s senior squad, despite having another year of junior eligibility.

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: ON March 7th, key on moose keychain at Lambrick Park. Call (250)721-0497 LOST: CARVED Dolphin necklace, downtown Sidney area, 3:30 PM (very sentimental). Call 250-539-5785. LOST. PEARL Necklace, possibly Langham Court Theatre area. Reward. Sentimental value. Pls call (250)598-9348. LOST: WIRE basket from walker, possibly left at Oak Bay Library parking lot. Please call (250)595-3476.

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Call 1-877-216-4334

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PERSONAL SERVICES EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

WE BUY HOUSES

FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $875. (Immed). Incls H/W. 250-370-2226 to view.

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

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs

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.

Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

HELP WANTED

FURNITURE

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ďŹ eld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

SACRIFICE. $800. for $1100. Standard Furniture, 6-Mile or Modern credit. (250)721-9798

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, plus benďŹ ts, plus paid birthday, plus annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250-360-1923 today for an interview.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT RESIDENTIAL MANAGER Vancouver Island Community Connections Inc has an opening for a manager with previous management training & experience. Knowledge of the Community Living ďŹ eld and CARF accreditation process an asset. Candidate will need strong leadership skills and experience working with people with learning difďŹ culties and behaviours that challenge. Candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong computer skills. Duties include leading and supervising staff; this position also requires the manager to participate in an average of three residential shifts per week. Ability to plan, organize, control and evaluate the delivery of care and all aspects of daily household management. Requires valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract, clear TB test, criminal record check, OFA level 1 First Aid, Food Safe and non-violent crisis intervention training. Wage to be determined; full-time includes oncall and weekends. Fax: 250338-7134 or Email: vanislcc@yahoo.ca Attention: Carol Gjesdal PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking an Associate and a Manager for the their Health Equipment Loan program in BC. For details please go to www.redcross.ca

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

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MASON BEES NOW IN. 5 females/5 males $20 The Victorian Bird House, 2428 Beacon. 250.656.5064

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

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view

REAL ESTATE

SIDNEY CHARMING garden cottage, sea view & beach access on bus route to Sidney & Victoria, near ferries & airport. Totally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, with beautiful ďŹ r ďŹ&#x201A;oors, 1 bdrm (ďŹ ts 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.

COTTAGES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

LIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COVE condo: 55+, beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $224,500. Todd 250-478-4844

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

BUILDING SUPPLIES

CALL: 250-727-8437

METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

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

UNDER $200

RENTALS

UTILITY TRAILER- well used, solid frame, needs new wiring. $175, obo. (250)655-1956.

APARTMENT/CONDO

FRIENDLY FRANK 10 SHEETS, $3.95/e 3 feather pillows, $8.50/e 5 Throw blankets, $6/e. (250)652-2012.

SALES

2 NIGHT tables, $20/each. 7 drawer desk, $40. White, excellent cond. 250-383-7335.

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Capriet Rental 1.250.381.5048

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

LEGAL SERVICES

2 BENJAMIN Chee Chee paintings â&#x20AC;&#x153;friends & learning.â&#x20AC;? $35 ea. Call 250-721-2386.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large Bach, $540/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

How You Can Help, Careers, Canadian Opportunities.

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

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell? Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

RENTALS

BATTERY CHARGER 12volt, brand new, $30. Call (250)721-0308. BLACK DECKER electric tea kettle. New. $20. Call 250380-9596. BOOK OF Medicine, UBC graduation class of 1985. $99. (778)440-5771. FOSSIL MENS watch 400 Day clock $39. Call (250)508-9008.

$60.

POOL TABLE (4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), great condition, $99. 250-544-4933.

Jasmine Parsons

SIDNEY- 3 bdrm (behind Thriftyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) 1 bath. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. NS/NP. $1375+(250)656-4003

HOMES FOR RENT 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.

ROOM & BOARD FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING OPEN HOUSE: Sat., March 17th, 2-4pm, 202-455 Kingston St. 1 bdrm +den in the Camelot Seniors building. Services incld; daily meal, housekeeping and heavy laundry. Beautiful building, great staff. Call Luella at 250-519-0550. SMALL, NON-PROFIT, family style independent living seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home. Rent of $1240 includes food, cable TV, WiFi, laundry, utilities. Phone 250595-5281. Check abbeyďŹ eldstpeters.org

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

CORDOVA BAY- cozy 2 bdrm grd level, W/D, hydro incld, $920 mo. Appt (250)658-4760.

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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. $14,995 o.b.o. 250-466-4156

$0-$1000 CASH

all conditions in all locations

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.

Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

250-885-1427

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY: BRIGHT bachelor, $700 (neg) all incl. View, priv deck, close to park, ocean, shops. N/S. Avail Apr. 1. 250656-1672 or 250-884-4159.

TRANSPORTATION

SAANICH, #3-3958 Quadra St. (across from Lumberworld), Sat. March. 17, 9am5pm. Gala-Van Party Shop And Decor ‘N More Creations are having a garage sale with decor items and discontinued party supplies.

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in

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

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191. 93 PONTIAC Grand Am, white, 159kms, 4 dr, CD. $800. Call (778)433-8437.

Time for a NEW car?

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

BREAKING NEWS!

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UTILITY TRAILERS

days a week

UTILITY TRAILER (Pace America) 2009, 6’x10’, rear ramp door, trailer only $3900, with gardening equipment $5000. Call 250-658-1897.

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MARINE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

BAY NEWS

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

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250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR custom design install, gardens, lawns & patios, irrigation & fences. web.me.com/rodkeays Call 250-858-3564.

SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs. SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

Certiﬁed General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

ELECTRICAL

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

CARPENTRY CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingﬁeldcontracting.com

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

LANDSCAPE & TREE Fruit/hedges/pruning. Lawn & garden. Maint. 18 yrs exp. WCB. Andrew, (250)893-3465. NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. SENIOR’S SPECIAL! Prompt, reliable service. Phone Mike (ANYTIME) at 250-216-7502.

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

GET RID OF IT TODAY:)

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

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

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efﬁcient. (250)508-1018

FENCING

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

DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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

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

GARDENING AURICLE Lawns- cln up lawn garden hedge pruning soil tests & fertilize. (250)882-3129 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677 20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Soil/Mulch (2 cu yd), Hauling. 250-479-6495 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Spring cleanup, tree & hedge pruning. 23yrs exp. WCB. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiﬁed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141.

MOVING & STORAGE PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING. Excellent refs & attention to detail. Keri (250)658-2520.

#1 JUNK Removal & Hauling. Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335. lalondejeff62@yahoo.ca $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

CA$H for CAR$

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.

CLEANING SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

250-888-JUNK www.888junk.com CAPTAIN JUNK. Free est. Satisfaction guar. Same day removal. Call 250-813-1555. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t ﬁt in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

HANDYPERSONS

Donerightpainting.net Satisfaction guar. WCB cov. 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-813-1555. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingﬁeldcontracting.com

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SUMMIT IRRIGATION. Highly Respected Van company now in Victoria! Pro Irrigation & Water Services. 250-883-1041

BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

QUALITY WORK. All Renos & Repairs. Decks, Suites, Drywall, Painting. 250-818-7977.

PAINTING

BIG BEAR Painting & Handyman Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

HOME REPAIRS

RENO MEN. Ref’s. BBB. Free Estimates. Call 250-8859487. Photos: renomen.biz

IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisiﬁx@gmail.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663. PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, ﬁreplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooﬁng. Bob, 250-642-5178.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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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

2820 Wyndeatt, $399,000 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

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304-539 Niagara St, $269,900

1216 Beach, $1,378,000

25-909 Admirals, $379,000

308-3260 Quadra St., $266,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Toby Trembath 250 385-2033

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat, 250 384-8124

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

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Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey, 250-592-4422

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

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

6-920 Caledonia Ave, $439,000 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

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806-160 Wilson Rd

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

Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stacey Dewhurst 250 384-8124

510-188 Douglas, $629,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bonnie Johnston 250 744-3301

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

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1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000 pg. 6

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

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Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

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1005-225 Belleville, $649,900 pg. 10

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2941 Cedar Hill Rd, $499,900 pg. 11

1356 McNair Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Cynthia Weberg 250-686-5480

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Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Murray Clodge, 250-818-6146

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301-380 Waterfront, $569,625 pg. 8

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

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291

Sunday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

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Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Bianca Rose 250-360-7599

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

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Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301 pg. 15

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Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178

Sunday 2:30-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353

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

pg. 6

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pg. 14

16-477 Lampson, $249,900

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

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Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422

4017 Bow, $729,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd May Liu 250 477-7291

4336 San Cristo Pl, $569,000

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303-7143 West Saanich Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bill Bird 250 655-0608

Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carol Crabb 250 477-7291 pg. 18

31 Kaleigh, $569,900 pg. 18

pg. 19

412 Nursery Hill, $749,900 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

3880 Synod, $499,900

pg. 34

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003

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

pg. 20

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford 250 889-8200

pg. 16

2120 Kings, $749,999

306-520 Foster, $230,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

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

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pg. 6

4190 Kashtan, $519,900 pg. 16

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

pg. 33

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

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pg. 16

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jim Parsons 250-382-1816

pg. 21

301-2380 Brethour pg. 20

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Bernie Wilkinson 250 477-5353

pg. 12

8541 Bexley, $579,000 pg. 20

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Leslie Manson 250 744-3301

pg. 22

4354 Elnido, $649,000 pg. 6

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

7161 West Saanich, $269,900 Daily 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250 655-0608

1408 Ireland pg. 37

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

pg. 20

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 28

7161 West Saanich, $269,900 Daily 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Don King 250 656-4626

1912 Woodley Rd., $1,149,500 pg. 19

pg. 11

5-2353 Harbour, $729,000 Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 33

203-9724 Fourth St., $669,000 9-3993 Columbine Way, $369,900

1190 Maplegrove, $679,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

9360 Village Way, $239,000

870 Falkirk Ave., $1,469,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

205D-1115 Craigﬂower Rd, $459,900

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71-7701 Central Saanich Rd, $145,500

816 Hartford Green, $624,800

4173 Buckingham, $669,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney 250-384-8124

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

pg. 40

10910 Inwood, $679,500

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

1600 Derby, $699,000

21-3958 Cedar Hill Rd, $279,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ted Tyrrell, 250-477-7291

pg. 19

2018 Casa Marcia, $664,900 pg. 31

2287 Amherst, $359,900

Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish 250-744-3301 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

5005 Cordova Bay, $849,000 pg. 19

Lot 1 Cadboro Hghts Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

pg. 33

pg. 29

973 Nicholson, $854,900

Sunday 1-4 Access Realty Dave Vogel, 250-588-8378

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875

pg. 23

3-2654 Lancelot Plc

909 Lucas Ave, $599,900

303 Bessborough

1709 Fernwood Rd, $458,000

pg. 37

356 Sparton, $639,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

1530 Kenmore Rd, $629,000

590 Monterey, $719,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353

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

21-7583 Central Saanich

4202-2829 Arbutus Rd, $779,000 pg. 8

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102-3969 Shelbourne, $215,000

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205-2125 Oak Bay, $346,500 Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

633 Jolly, $465,000

1701 Mamich Circle, $788,800

3380 Upper Terr, $1,925,000 Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

pg. 35

308-4536 Viewmont, $299,900

D-3972 Cedar Hill Cross, $459,900

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

580 Beach, $1,688,500 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291

5-1696 Pear, $639,000

pg. 17

2353 Windsor, $869,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

pg. 20

570 O’Connell Pl, $469,900

3482 Bethune Ave., $469,500

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1-1020 Queens, $329,000

pg. 13

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

Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin, 250 474-4176

pg. 17

5-675 Superior, $599,900

315-205 Kimta Rd, $724,900

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

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

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

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

pg. 39

1370 Craigﬂower, $429,000

205-2095 Oak Bay, $199,900

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

202-1024 Rockland Ave

107-75 Songhees, $850,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

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pg. 12

4616 Ocean Park Pl., $999,900

1005 Karen, $509,000

205-1223 Johnson St, $315,000

305-1115 Rockland, $249,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

Saturday 12-2 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250 744-7136 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Susan Carley 250 477-7291

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

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

404-104 Dallas, $429,900

S805-737 Humboldt, $499,900 Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey 250 477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Gray Rothnie, 250-477-1000

710 Linden Ave. Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

pg. 18

107D-1115 Craigﬂower

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar 250 384-8124

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

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2073 Crescent Rd, $824,900

402-1000 Mcclure, $239,900

6-1405 Mallek, $454,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

pg. 14

404-1012 Collinson, $259,900

807-66 Songhees, $629,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

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

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

1366 Craigﬂower, $569,900

2-1020 Queens, $299,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney 250-384-8124

1750 Tifﬁn, $559,900

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422

4744 Interurban

934 Craigﬂower, $419,000

210-2757 Quadra St, $239,900 pg. 10

1250 Craigﬂower, $649,900

658 Grenville, $489,900

1446 Fairﬁeld, $895,000 pg. 12

pg. 12

7-704 Rockheights, $565,900

302-2100 Granite, $339,000

2205 Victor, $419,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram 250 385-2033

Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gordon Tews 250 384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Marc Owen-Flood 250-385-2033

1020 Richardson

Sunday 11-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000

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

2725 Cadboro Bay, $649,000

625 Cornwall, $591,900 pg. 6

pg. 12

2213 Windsor, $869,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003

3393 Henderson, $659,000

3108 Mars St, $558,000 pg. 37

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101-1807 Oak Bay Ave

1-1020 Queens, $359,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

Mar. 15-22 edition of

110-1035 Sutlej, $299,000

305-649 Bay, $242,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 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

403-1204 Fairﬁeld Rd, $496,000

309-1012 Collinson St, $299,000 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

Published Every Thursday

pg. 20

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131

409-4536 Viewmont, $299,900

9252 West Saanich, $595,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339

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

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This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday

OPENHOUSES

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Mar.15-22 edition of

2066 Leal, $629,000

620 Lomax, $1,275,000

3352 Mary Anne Cres, $414,900

5114 Sandgate, $599,900

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

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bruce Warburton 250-893-0117

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

Saturday 1-3 Gallie Realty Barbara Gallie 250-478-6530

pg. 3

3130 Westridge Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

9378 Bitterroot Pl., $199,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

pg. 25

6-2500 Florence Lake, $125,000 pg. 23

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003

pg. 10

108-7583 Central Saanich Rd, $176,300 Sunday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Joseph Martin, 250-474-4176

44-2587 Selwyn Rd, $74,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Colin Lagadyn, 250-474-4800

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pg. 21

pg. 26

2277 Bradford, $420,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 37

pg. 33

4-10072 Third St., $559,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen 250-477-7291

pg. 5

970 Birch, $550,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judith Gerrett 250-656-0131

pg. 23

957 Verdier, $534,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301

1875 Rye, $467,900 Sunday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242

pg. 29

pg. 23

pg. 10

Saturday 1-3 Gallie Realty Barbara Gallie 250-478-6530

pg. 26

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

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

pg. 23

5139 William Head, $469,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 384-8124

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

pg. 24

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kerstin Sykes, 250-589-1310

Saturday & Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003

pg. 24

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-5333

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301

pg. 29

pg. 26

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Binab 250-744-3301

pg. 25

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

302 Cotlow Rd

pg. 25

Sunday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Don Burnham 250 516-1510

pg. 5

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

1273 Goldstream, $447,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

6519 Steeple Chase Saturday 12-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-360-6683

pg. 23

1671 Elford, $479,900 pg. 25

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

pg. 8

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

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Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Dennis Jabs 250 882-7393

901 Cavalcade, $424,900 pg. 25

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

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

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178

pg. 26

304-611 Brookside, $198,000

123-945 Bear Mountain, $515,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000

1001 Wild Ridge Way

• Camera Pipe Inspections • Power Rooter Drain Cleaning • Perimeter Drain Replacement • Electronic Pipe Locating • Trenchless Pipe Replacement

pg. 24

935 Gade

1622 Millstream, $799,900

March 23, 24 & 25th 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Pat Guiney 250 391-6400

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

pg. 35

pg. 29

3334 Myles Mansell Rd., $409,000

2850 Aldwynd

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

2433 Prospector Way, $649,000 pg. 37

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-5333

2390 Echo Valley, $684,900

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

749 Treanor Ave, $534,900 pg. 26

pg. 25

2683 Azalea Ln., $350,000

2735 Cornerstone Trc pg. 34

pg. 34

108-608 Fairway, $369,900

5133 William Head Rd, $589,000 pg. 26

202-3226 Jacklin Rd., $329,500

965 Cavalcade pg. 23

pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-661-4277

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 384-8124

309-3226 Jacklin Rd., $339,900

672 Redington

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301

1075 Costin, $485,000

593 Latoria, $285,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 24

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124

205-80 Regatta Landing

3374 Joyce Plc., $459,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren 250-727-5448

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

pg. 24

1616 Millstream, $799,900

5114 Sandgate, $599,900

2839 Acacia, $442,900 Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

662 Goldstream Ave., $219,900

907 Dawn Lane, $565,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

pg. 24

3319 Anchorage, $469,900

2458 Prospector, $575,000

906-1400 Lynburne, $649,000

974 Wild Blossom, $574,900 Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600

pg. 26

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willie, 250-479-3333

995 Haslam, $325,000

913 Bullen, $459,900

3323 Merlin, $469,900

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

2740 Sooke Rd, $349,900

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

1-2330 Harbour, $895,000

3689 Ridge Pond, $539,900

pg. 26

pg. 22

557 Delora, $519,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

BAY NEWS

pg. 31

OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, March 16, 2012

www.oakbaynews.com • A25

Living a life without limits Laura Lavin News Staff

Linda Sawchuk was worried when her one-year-old daughter noticeably limped as she learned to toddle. She was terrified when little Laura was suddenly unable to walk or crawl. Linda and her husband, Jamie, had already taken Laura to their pediatrician to discuss her limp and had tests done, including a bone scan. “(That part) was really scary, because they were checking to make sure she didn’t have any tumours. That thought was horrible,” Linda says. “And when that came out all clear, they referred us to a rheumatologist.” They were put on a fourmonth-long waiting list. “She was a really happy baby and (suddenly) she just wouldn’t walk. She had a little chair and she just stopped. She just wasn’t really moving,” Linda says. An emergency trip to the rheumatologist and a blood test confirmed Laura’s diagnosis: juvenile arthritis. Now 16, she has extended oligoarticular onset idiopathic juvenile arthritis. During March, juvenile arthritis awareness month, the Sawchuks and others are speaking out to help bring the condition to light. An estimated one in 1,000

Canadian children under age 16 that we wanted to keep her as live with juvenile arthritis, mak- active as possible,” her mom ing it one of the most common says. “She already played soccer chronic disorders of childhood. and took dance lessons. With the It can be mild, or progressive figure skating, I worried about and disabling. Arthritis may be her falling on her knee.” limited to the joints or affect the But Laura didn’t fall. In fact eyes and other organs. In some she took to the ice like a fish to cases, juvenile arthritis resolves water. by adulthood; in others, it “We went from her early childrequires lifelong medical care. hood where Laura wasn’t walkLaura began treatment right ing, to when she was seven and away, receiving a cortisone shot was CanSkater of the year,” Jamie in her knee and daily anti-inflam- says proudly. matory medication “I’ve tried to be to decrease the “I hope it’s gone super-active and swelling in her I’ve never said, ‘I joints. She also for good so I can just probably can’t do began regular be normal without it that’ because of occupational and my arthritis,” says physical therapy for the rest of my life.” Laura. “It hasn’t - Laura Sawchuk and wore a leg really held me brace. back from a lot.” Over the years, Laura had to Early diagnosis is key. have three cortisone injections “I think that a lot of people in her right knee, and in 2008 she don’t realize that kids can get had surgery to “clean up” the arthritis and it’s really important joint. to get them checked if they’re Although the condition is an having symptoms like limping, ongoing concern, Laura’s overall swelling,” says Linda. health has been good and she Adds Laura: “I hope that I can has been in remission from juve- help spread awareness to other nile arthritis for two years. people and help them realize “I hope it’s gone for good so I that it may limit you physically, can just be normal without it for but it doesn’t have to limit you the rest of my life,” she says. internally … (It) doesn’t have to In addition to other activities, limit your dreams.” Laura started figure skating at For more on juvenile arthritis, age four. visit www.childrensarthritis.ca. “We were always really aware llavin@vicnews.com

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B.C. police chiefs champion new fugitive return program Zero-tolerance message sent to criminals: minister Erin McCracken News staff

Police agencies throughout the province can now access a $40,000 pot of money every year to return fugitives to provinces where they are wanted on outstanding warrants. Police chiefs throughout B.C. signed their agencies up for the new Fugitive Return Program on Feb. 14. The provincial government program, the first of its kind in Canada, “... strengthens

public safety and sends a clear message to criminals that they won’t escape justice in B.C.,” Justice Minister Shirley Bond said in a statement. The new initiative is based on successful Con Air programs initiated by the Victoria and Vancouver police departments in 2008-09, which have been partly funded with more than $100,000 from the province’s civil forfeiture program. The Fugitive Return Program, piloted since last summer by police agencies including VicPD, is being co-ordinated by the RCMP. It will be up to the federal agency’s major crimes section to prioritize which fugitives are returned first,

such as prolific and highrisk offenders. “There is a void for sort of the low-end chronic offenders who have multiple warrants in multiple jurisdictions,” said Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen, “but you as a Crown prosecutor wouldn’t go to the expense to bring them from one province to the next.” The program will compliment Victoria’s Con Air program, through which at least 19 suspects have been escorted beyond B.C.’s borders, said VicPD Const. Mike Russell. A similar Vancouver department program has seen 98 booted from B.C. “We still have the ability to return people on their

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Oak Bay Police Chief Const. Mark Fisher says the new funding will help give Oak Bay police more options. warrants through Con Air,” Russell said. “If we couldn’t

fly them back quick enough through the Fugitive Return

Program, we could fly them back through Con Air.” The new provincial money represents a boost for B.C. police agencies, especially smaller departments with tight budgets. “(Returning fugitives) can be very expensive, depending on where they are from,” Oak Bay Police Chief Const. Mark Fisher said. He added the expense includes travel costs for officers and the prisoners they are escorting. Under B.C.’s Fugitive Return Program, B.C. sheriffs will escort fugitives. “It gives us another option to deal with a serious offender we have from another province,” Fisher said. emccracken@vicnews.com

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualiﬁcations must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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Dance pair earns double gold Roszan Holmen News staff

David Spence and Denise RileySpence first watched ballroom dancing while on a cruise five years ago. They were hooked, but soon discovered recreational social dancing didn’t satisfy. “We saw competitive dancers and we said, ‘Wow, that’s what we want to do,’” said RileySpence. “We don’t do anything half-assed.” The couple started training seriously five days a week. A coach from Vancouver teaches them once every three weeks. All that work paid off big time on Feb. 4.

The couple won two gold medals at the Southwest Dancesport Championships in Laguna Beach, Calif. in two age categories: 35-plus and 45-plus. They danced the waltz, tango, fox trot and quick step. For Americans, winners of the regional championship gain entry into the national competition. Canadians, however, get “nothing,” Riley-Spence said, laughing. Victorians will get a chance to watch their winning couple compete at the annual Dance Pacifica Ball, held June 9. Riley-Spence hopes to ignite some interest in the local competition.

“Sometimes we’ll compete at Dance Pacifica and there might be 75 people in the audience. You dance differently when there’s more people cheering you on. When it’s so poorly attended, as dancers, it doesn’t give us that edge.” For more information on the upcoming competition, visit www.dancepacifica.org. rholmen@vicnews.com Denise Riley-Spence and David Spence gracefully go through a ballroom dance routine at a recent competition. Photo submitted

Smart meter complaint rejected Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. Utilities Commission has dismissed a complaint by Citizens for Safe Technology, which hopes to halt B.C. Hydro’s installation of smart meters, including in the Capital Region. The group applied to the commission in late December for a freeze on the installation of wireless electricity consumption meters. Lawyer David Aaron argued that the province’s Clean Energy Act exempts the installation from commission approval, but the legislation doesn’t cover the “wireless and snooping component of the smart meter program.” The commission

found that the term “snooping” referred to a radio chip in each meter that would only be activated if the customer wishes to install an inhome feedback device to show electricity consumption readings from the meter on a small wall display. In its submission, B.C. Hydro said the chip is not capable of collecting or storing data, “real-time collection and monitoring of detailed information,” or remote control of networked appliances or systems. The commission also noted the legislation did not prescribe any specific kind of meter, but left the technical details to B.C. Hydro engineers. editor@oakbaynews.com

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