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Roszan Holmen Love of the game and the chance, however small, to play one of the world’s leading chess players spurred Howard Wu to register in the largest annual open chess tournament in Western Canada. More than 100 players from five countries, four Canadian provinces and six U.S. states have registered to compete in the sixth Grand Pacific Open, happening today through Monday at the Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St. For Wu, the highlight will be either playing against or watching Hikaru Nakamura, an international grandmaster ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and sixth in the world. “There is a chance (to play against him), depending on how I end up doing in earlier rounds,” said Wu, a Gordon Head resident and national chess master. At the Open, participants play six rounds of games until one player is left. “Once we sit down, it would just be like playing any strong player, although the result would probably be different,” Wu said, laughing. “But you approach it the same way. It’s just the honour and privilege to play against someone at that level.” He also planned to root for two junior players he coaches. They are among more than 150 kids from kindergarten to Grade 12 from around the province who are competing in the B.C. Chess Challenge today (April 6). The high registration numbers for the junior provincial championships and the Grand Pacific Open signals that Victoria is on the map in the chess world. And that means a bright future awaits. “It’s good for the success of our event in future years,” said Brian Raymer, event organizer and president of the Victoria Junior Chess Society. “We have a high number of returning players and we always get a few new ones every year.” Spectators are welcome to attend for free. For details, please visit grandpacificopen.com. emccracken@vicnews.com
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Saanich resident Howard Wu is one of more than 100 players, including several top-ranked masters, competing in the Grand Pacific Open international chess tournament in Victoria this weekend.
One month into his new position as executive director of Our Place Society, Don Evans is forging partnerships to help keep the doors open and the meals flowing to people in need. “When I came in here, and I saw that they were closed on weekends and holidays, I realized that we were going to be closed for four days during Easter,” he said. The society runs a deficit, so paying staff overtime to open on a holiday would be difficult, he said. At the same time, he added, “it was difficult for me to think that many of these people might have a hard time finding a meal during those days, so what I did was just reach out to the churches.” He received a great response. Nine faith groups in the Capital Region stepped forward to pay for, prepare and serve three meals on Good Friday and Easter Monday at Our Place. Others are also getting involved. “There have been a few staff that said they would like to come in and volunteer for those days,” Evans said. PLEASE SEE: Weekend meals, Page A6
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Sit-down dinner aims to help feed others Lindalee Brougham, Chair, on behalf of the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) Board of Directors, and Geoff Dickson, President and CEO invite the public to attend the VAA’s
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Help feed the hungry by sitting down to a homemade meal at the Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society’s fundraising dinner and silent auction. The event happens at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 at the St. Matthias Anglican Church hall, 600 Richmond Rd. The cost is $50 and tax receipts will be issued. The auction will feature volunteer auctioneer Roshan Vickery from Kilshaw’s Auctioneers Ltd. and his assistant Trinda Reed, performing as The Fabulous Miss Rosie Bitts. Last year the fundraiser generated more than $11,000 for the soup kitchen, which relocated to Esquimalt United Church from Victoria West. The Rainbow Kitchen, which celebrated its grand opening Feb.
27, feeds an average of 110 people a day. For fundraiser tickets, please call Deborah Hunt at 250-3842930 or email deborah@patrickhunt.ca. To donate an auction item, please contact Lynne Reed Limbert at 250-598-1103 or email lynne@limbert.com.
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Preparing new parents for life ahead One in three pregnant women will experience anxiety and depression Natalie North News staff
Every new mother feels the worry of something bad happening to their child, but for one out of every three pregnancies, postpartum depression or anxiety is another reality that often goes undiagnosed. “Women feel a stigma with the depression and they’ll struggle in silence,” said Natasha Montroy, a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health. “One in three is not a small number and we need to start educating women ... talking about it in a real, open manner.” Montroy and colleague Jody Watson, also a naturopathic doctor at Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic, host a onenight course on postpartum depression and anxiety, April 19 at Saanich Commonwealth Place. The course is designed to educate new or expectant mothers and their partners about preventative strategies and treatment options for postpartum depression and anxiety. “It often affects a mother’s self esteem, her relationship with her partner or other relationships, her confidence in parenting and, at times, may affect bonding with her child,” Montroy said. The focus of the course is preventative. Acupuncture, botanical medicines, nutrition and counselling form a part of the course’s holistic approach, but its mandate is to provide all treatment options available to women. Resources available in Greater Victoria include counselling sessions, momand-babe exercise programs, support groups and referral services developed through the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “We’re certainly not antimedication,” Montroy said. “There are times when we
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Registered clinical counsellor Jody Watson, left, and naturopath Natasha Montroy stand in front of an acupuncture chart at their clinic. Acupuncture is one of the treatment options up for discussion at a postpartum depression and anxiety workshop the pair will lead this month. recommend anti-depressants, but what we do is review all options and how to guide yourself along that path.” Another option will soon be available as Watson works with Camosun College in developing an online continuing education course centred on postpartum depression and anxiety.
The program will include a live chat component, as well as self care and tips for partners. It will cost about $120 and is slated for a late-summer start, although the details have yet to be confirmed. “Even people who don’t get postpartum will struggle those first few months,” Watson said.
Postpartum prevalence Depression isn’t any more common during the postpartum period than it is at any other time. About seven per cent of pregnant women will suffer from postpartum depression, whereas the occurrence of anxiety disorders in pregnant women is much greater at about 20 to 25 per cent, says Nichole Fairbrother, professor with the Island Medical Program and director of the Mother-Infant Wellness Lab at B.C. Women’s Hospital & Health Centre in Vancouver. If not treated, however, women with anxiety are prone to developing depression. “Because we’re so used to thinking about things in terms of depression, it’s what people focus on. Then the fact that the person started out with
“They’re not alone with how they’re feeling and it’s quite normal to feel overwhelmed.” The postpartum depression workshop costs $15 and runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on April 19. Registration is available online at recreation.saanich.ca/ reconline. nnorth@saanichnews.com
an anxiety disorder gets ignored and they don’t get treatment for it,” Fairbrother said, adding that anxiety is easier to treat than depression. Her research also covers postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder, characterized by a mother’s unwanted thoughts of harm happening to her baby, either via an accident or hurting her baby herself. “Everybody gets quite worked up about (postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder) and people get worried that they may be at risk of harming their child. We’ve found everybody has some thoughts of ‘what if something bad happens to my baby?’” Half of the women within Fairbrother’s latest research sample of about 350 mothers reported thoughts of purposely harming their babies. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Police probe robberies linked to stolen fire department key Fire officials say no key is missing Erin McCracken News staff
A master key that investigators believe was stolen from the Victoria Fire Department may account for a spike in the number of business break-ins since early January. It wasn’t until Monday, after numerous offices at a medical building at 1990 Fort St. were robbed of medical and computer equipment over the weekend, that Victoria police determined a fire department master key was used to gain entry. The fire department was told about the breach on Monday. Since then, fire officials have accounted for all 25 master keys currently in service. Twelve other keys, made in the same batch in 2003, were previously ordered destroyed. “I know that they were signed off and taken to the mechanic’s shop and destroyed,” said Victoria Fire Chief Jeff Lambert. Regardless, fire crews worked around the clock Monday and Tuesday, rekeying cylinder lockboxes at about 530 commercial, office and residential buildings in Victoria. “All hands on duty for this one,” said Lambert. “We have to protect the security of that system.”
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Sgt. Mike Russell holds a master key like the one police suspect was used to gain entry into office buildings. With a master key, the fire department, B.C. Hydro and telecommunications companies can access metal or electronic keys inside lockboxes and enter buildings. “I’ve been told by my inspectors it’s a real anomaly to have access to everything in the building,” Lambert said. The master key “mishap” could result in changes at the department, he said. “I want to review our policy on how we store the keys and make sure we are completely up to date in our inventory of keys,” Lambert said, adding the department will also work with property owners to ensure the
Clarification In an article about the Checkers Pavilion in Beacon Hill Park (News, April 4), the current views of park historian Janis Ringuette were incorrectly represented. While in the past she supported dismantling the historic lookout, she changed her position when no other interest groups supported this course of action. She now supports the idea of restoring the building as a lookout and interpretive centre.
lockbox system is secure. Police continue to investigate the weekend theft of eight computer hard drives, two laptop computers and several small items such as stethoscopes from the Fort Street medical building. While in the area on Sunday, police arrested a 40-year-old Victoria man, known for committing property crimes. He is being held in custody on unrelated warrants, but is considered a person of interest in the master key case. Acting on information they received, police recovered six hard drives and a few hand-held devices at an undisclosed location. Two hard drives and the laptops are still missing. Police are also waiting to hear from medical office staff as to whether the stolen hardware contains personal information such as patient records, Russell said. With the newfound knowledge that thieves have a master key, police investigators plan to review a string of recent unsolved robberies. “We’ve been trying to put our finger on it, not knowing exactly what has been causing this increase (in commercial breakand-enters),” Russell said. “But really, it would have been helpful to know when (the key) went missing to be able to sort out that timeline.” emccracken@vicnews.com
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Taking the blues out of commuting Kyle Wells News staff
A Colwood entrepreneur is launching a private bus service to pick up where the cancellation of the military Blue Boat has left off. The Blue Bus shuttle service will transport people between the Colwood location of the Military Family Resource Centre on Rosebank Road, and the CFB Esquimalt front gates starting May 1. Buses are scheduled to leave near the military resource centre Monday to Friday at 6, 6:30 and 6:50 a.m. Return trips will leave from near CFB Esquimalt at 4:15 and 4:45 p.m. Blue Bus promoter Cynthia Cummings has a husband and son in the military who use the Blue Boat daily. With that service being cancelled at the end of April, she said it only seemed logical that somebody provide an alternative. “I’m doing this because we are
a military family,” said Cummings, who lives in Belmont Park. “I’m doing it for the military, just to ensure that our military community can continually, comfortably go to work.” She said she doesn’t expect to make a profit and will try to keep the cost as low as possible – altering the level of service, with either more or less, depending on the demand. The Blue Bus service is selling itself as convenient, reliable and environmentally friendly, specific to the needs of military personnel and a way to remove cars from the Colwood crawl. The project has come together quickly for Cummings, who is working with Wilson’s Transportation in Victoria to organize buses and drivers. She has already heard plenty of interest from military families and expects the service will be well used. “I think it’s a great idea, I do,”
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Sunk warship to be commemorated The anniversary of the sinking of HMCS Esquimalt, the last Canadian warship sunk by enemy fire in the Second World War, will be commemorated in Esquimalt on April 16. Earlier this year township council remembered the last surviving Esquimalt crew member to pass
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Warnings, not health scares With words like “alert” “scare” and “warning” thrown about Greater Victorians were told of a potential health hazard this week. Any health issue, of course, must be taken seriously, but when the media get involved, even the risk of a potential threat gets the full-court press. That’s not to say we’re all alarmists. The Vancouver Island Health Authority has a duty to report a threat to public health no matter how small, to help prevent the spread of the disease. It’s the medias job to help get the word out. So when an employee at a local deli was diagnosed with Hepatitis A, a press release was sent to the media to help inform the public of a free immunization clinic set up by VIHA. And the public reacted – in droves. The number of folks that turned up for vaccinations was in the thousands – surely more than the number of people potentially at risk of infection. The free clinic run by VIHA on Sunday had to turn away 200 people because it had run out of vaccine. The health authority was forced to schedule an additional two days of free immunizations. The vaccine is effective if you receive it within 14 days of exposure. The risk of catching the illness is remote and limited to those who came in contact with contaminated food. There is no indication that any food was contaminated in the first place. The immunization clinic is a standard precautionary measure taken by the health authority. There is no reason to panic. There will always be a concern if there is an outbreak of an infectious disease, but we don’t need mass inoculations unless the health authority tells us otherwise. The majority of people who get hepatitis A recover in about a month. In rare instances, it can be severe enough to cause death. People with a history of chronic liver disease are more likely to become severely ill. Once a person has recovered from hepatitis A they can’t get the infection again. There are usually less than two reported cases of Hepatitis A per 100,000 people in B.C. each year – that’s fewer than 50 cases. Only one in five or six people actually become ill enough to need medical attention. Credit must go to Fairway Market and their customers who seem to be taking the incident in stride – more so than some who spent their week lining up for a vaccine they didn’t necessarily need. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Team and fans seek redemption With the Canucks once again suring to have someone to blame. entering the NHL playoffs as a The same thing happened last Stanley Cup favourite, the City of year, but, in keeping with the times, Vancouver has revealed new and the new bad guys resembled charimproved plans for the acters from reality TV. riot-in-waiting. A young, water polo I was there in 1994, protegé was one of the when the first Stanley first to face the lynch Cup riot in Vancouver mob, followed shortly by a shocked Canadians. I former Miss Congeniality. lived just off Robson The city’s new plan tries Street and only became to balance a crackdown aware of the carnage on booze in the downafter tear gas flowed town with concerns about through my third-storey coming off as a place that apartment. Heading down doesn’t know how to have Jim Zeeben to street level, I rememfun. A thoughtful report, The Last Word ber seeing my neighbours co-authored by Winter angry about choking on Olympic boss John Furpepper spray and seeing cops in long, was released a few months riot gear outside our homes. after last year’s riot. Reading The police themselves were between the lines, there’s a sense noticeably confused and fearful, that a lot of people made mistakes Clearly it wasn’t a good mix. Fortu– from excitable kids caught in the nately the mood quickly dissipated moment to a city hall that thought along with the last of the tear gas. it had seen everything after hosting Soon, the residents and officers Gold Medal hockey. But the Olymwere enjoying free coffee together, pics are not pro sports. courtesy of the corner Blenz store. Riots after club teams win chamIt was a surreal time, for sure. The pionships are relatively common in rumour accompanying the rounds North America, whether it’s for the of cappuccinos was that small NBA Lakers in Los Angeles, MLB groups of thugs were to blame. Tigers in Detroit or the NHL CanaApparently they co-ordinated their diens in Montreal. looting with cellphones – still someThe difference with Vancouthing of a novelty in 1994 – and ver is that riots happen after the cases of empty wine bottles, which team loses. To be a Vancouver fan were smashed to manipulate the requires you to suppress a certain police response and, in turn, disorilevel of denial. Unlike the sad-sack ent the crowd. I should be clear Leafs or even the re-born Senators, that official reviews I’ve read of the fans of the Canucks can’t point riot don’t mention these specific to a time long ago when the team tactics. For all I know, these conearned the right to hoist The Cup. spirators only existed as a way for You can tease an Oilers fan all you people to make sense of what we like, but you can’t take away the had just experienced. smugness that comes with cheering After the anger and fear, it’s reasfor a former dynasty. When Bos-
ton fans goaded Vancouver fans, it struck a chord with a primal immaturity with which many young men struggle. When the Canucks crapped out in Game 7 4-0, fans lost their right to the swagger that comes with backing a winner. The sense of humiliation was palpable and, unfortunately, it seems too many fans tried to save face by lashing out where they could. It was a sign of a general immaturity among Canucks’ fandom that manifested itself in the worst possible way. Seeing images of a burning cop car makes it tough to think of a riot as a growing pain but hopefully last year was cathartic enough that such extremes don’t have to happen again. Of course, something even more important has been lost in the debate over whether young morons or inadequate policing is more to blame. The riot itself, with damages estimated around $4 million, was a relatively minor event. It happened suddenly and was cleaned up quickly. It became bigger than life because of the comprehensive television coverage and unforgettable photos – I’d bet that infamous shot of the kissing couple is worth almost $4 million to Vancouver’s international reputation. Here’s hoping the Canucks have a long and ultimately successful run once the playoffs get underway on Wednesday. Like many fans, I’m cheering for both a Stanley Cup championship and a chance to show the world we can celebrate without the mayhem. Jim Zeeben is an Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks fan and an editor with Black Press in Greater Victoria. jzeeben@blackpress.ca
‘To be a Vancouver fan requires you to suppress a certain level of denial.’
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OPINION There’s no quick fix for capital confusion I moved here last May and was completely perplexed by the fall municipal elections. As a transplant from Calgary, I simply couldn’t understand why a geographically and economically interdependent region with a quarter of the population of Calgary would need 13 municipal councils. For me, amalgamation seemed like a no-brainer: reducing redundancy and improving efficiency was bound to clarify the political situation and streamline economic growth. I thought of it as a playground with 13 separate sandboxes, each being used by a different kid, none of whom realized that if they combine all the sandboxes together, they could build one heck of a castle. It turns out that I made the same assumption that most pro-amalgamation advocates make: a bigger, “simpler” system must be better for the economy and the political environment. It seems logical that creating a larger tax base will allow for more money for social programs and infrastructure projects, as well as providing aid to the economically weaker
areas in the region. jobs. Additionally, Unfortunately, this citizens became logic doesn’t hold up distanced from their to reality. local political leaders, Looking at other while simultaneously cities that have being handed fiscal amalgamated, it’s easy responsibility for more to see the services and results don’t programs live up to the Heather Snider which the Guest column hype. Halifax province provides an downloaded excellent example. onto them. The parallels The “Ending between Metroof Destructive Halifax and Greater Competition” led Victoria are easy to monopolized to see. The overall institutions that population, economy blunder on, oblivious and combination to the needs (and of rural and urban wishes) of the municipalities are taxpayers and similar. Fifteen without facing any years after their consequences for their amalgamation, Halifax incompetence. is still wondering The only actual where the magical, benefit to the cost-saving, economyamalgamation was boosting benefits are. the region’s ability to In The Savage engage in coherent Years: The Perils planning. The of Reinventing amalgamation allowed Government in Nova for better long-term Scotia, several social visions for growth and scientists explore infrastructure, as well the chasm between as increased police the expectations efficiency. and realities of Ironically, William amalgamation in Cape Hayward has declared Breton and Halifax. that none of these The reality was benefits required much different. amalgamation to The “economy of be realized. They scale” never created could all be achieved substantial savings, by empowering a because people regional political body wanted to get paid to co-ordinate such more for having more efforts without the loss responsibilities and of municipal autonomy. they wanted to get Why is this ironic? paid as much as their Hayward was put in neighbours for similar charge by Nova Scotia
to oversee and effect the amalgamation of Halifax. He was also the independent advisor who studied the potential amalgamation of Halifax and advised primarily against it. This seems to be a lesson that Greater Victoria has already learned. The Capital Region District council exists and works to provide the benefits of amalgamation without the costs. However, there are more services and projects where increased integration and co-operation would be beneficial. Police co-ordination and the mass transit projects come readily to mind. I applaud the efforts of Victoria Coun. Shellie Gudgeon in providing a nonpartisan forum for discussing these issues. However, I believe that mayors Jensen and Leonard are right to be shying away from amalgamation. Voters need to be informed about the historical realities of modern amalgamations and not only the idealized “efficiencies” and “savings” that don’t materialize in the real world. Push your local representatives for increased co-operation and service integration within the CRD,
LETTERS Writer’s credentials colour letter’s content Re: Generate other revenue sources for infrastructure (Letters, March 30) The letter concludes with the statement that tolls on the new blue bridge and the Craigflower bridge would encourage greater transit usage while creating a sustainable revenue source. A review of the B.C. government’s website shows that Avi Ickovich holds a senior provincial position as manager of program development with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. There are several questions that should be asked: Was the editor aware of Ickovich’s position as a senior provincial bureaucrat? What is the ministry policy on staff sending personal letters
to the press in areas of direct ministry interest, e.g. bridge tolls? Is the ministry supportive of bridge tolls in the Victoria area and did the ministry approve this letter? Answers should be provided as soon as possible. A letter like that will be seen by the public as presenting the interesting ideas of a concerned private citizen. Such letters must not be used as a back-door effort to float out possible ministry policies and see what public responses emerge. David Langley Saanich
Tuberculosis funding needs higher profile World Tuberculosis day came and went March 24 with hardly a notice in the press. And yet Doctors Without
Borders notes that the Global Fund has cancelled $2 billion in treatment, because rich donor countries haven’t come through with promised funding. We are so very close to a solution to a killer that has dogged humanity since antiquity, and this is not the time for that old political trick of promising money in front of the cameras, then ignoring that promise when the bill comes. For the first time in history, TB is on the decline, but it is becoming harder to treat, in part because of inconsistent funding. One-third of the world’s population has been exposed to TB – we can’t hide from it. When will the Harper government pressure our global partners to come through with their promised funding? Nathaniel Poole Victoria
but beware of the amalgamation “quick fix.” It doesn’t really fix anything. Calgary native Heather Snider is an Honours English student at the University of Victoria. She wrote this piece for her third-year Canadian geography class at UVic.
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Rococode is an evolving band of four Vancouver and Victoria musicians. And as all things begin and end with the music, Rococode is set to making exciting new pop. Their debut album is Guns, Sex & Glory.
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Victoria singer Sachika had plenty to be grateful for last Thanksgiving, the next day however, she was sure she was about to die. “I had a serious accident on the Malahat six months ago. I almost died. After, I was sitting on the side of the road thinking, ‘I’m not doing what I love. I really have to try again with music,’” she said. Sachika’s 1995 BMW hydroplaned off the highway and hit a concrete barrier, pushing it over the cliff. “I swerved into oncoming traffic … I took a chance and went between two cars and hit the barrier. … I said to (my passenger Bruce Cookson) ‘we’re going to die’ – I was that scared, and he said, ‘No we’re not.’” The car was obliterated but Sachika and Cookson suffered no serious injuries. After a trip to the hospital, she went directly to the recording studio and sang for four hours. “It solidified in my mind that life is too short to not do what you
love,” she said. She decided to take her ICBC settlement, and a leap of faith and head to Montreal’s Piccolo studio to record her single Not Gunna Play. “It was amazing. I feel so blessed, so grateful. You always have to balance making a living with doing your dream, your art, whatever it is for an artist. I felt so supported (by friends and family).” Prior to the crash, Sachika, 32, was close to giving up on her dream. Her last CD was recorded nine years ago and “paying the bills” left her little time to concentrate on singing. “You don’t realize how a car accident really messes you up mentally,” she said. “The situation could have gone so many ways. I’m really blessed it went the way it did.” Director Michael Worth, who produced the music video for Cole Grifter’s Habit, convinced her to make a video to go along with her single. “It’s been wild. I recorded the single at Christmas and Michael said ‘Let’s do a video,’ and so many people donated their time
and we did it for $2,000 … it’s just wild,” she said. Worth partnered with local artist/body painter Kristin Grant and choreographer Jessica Hickman to set the scene. “Set designer Eva Yager, a designer and wedding planner bridged Worth and Sachika’s concept into the third dimension,” said assistant director Mia Bailly. “(They) created a visually stunning and cutting-edge experience that will captivate the audience.” The video is a stylish and avantgarde period piece. Cinevic, the artist-run cooperative, also loaned its Many Canasupport to the dian College of project. Performing Arts “It’s really students prothe vision of vided assistance the director as extras during Michael Worth the shoot, and Sharon Tiffin/News staff set and Sachika – materials it’s their vision,” were provided by said Bailly. “It’s quite neat the way the Belfry Theatre. everything came together.” “I don’t think I knew what I was Bailly said assistance from doz- getting myself into,” said Sachika. ens of volunteers gave the work “a “Michael has grown so much in his great community feel.” craft and so have I. It was great to
Victoria singer Sachika in a still from her video, shot with Canadian College of Performing Arts students including Eric Mazimpaka (inset) who is being body painted by Kristin Urbanheart Grant. Eric Clark/ECC Photography
network and get people on board. “I just reviewed the footage, I was worried about what it would look like, I have such high ambitions for it, Much Music and the Ellen Show. For it to be a contender, it has to really be special.” So far, she is enthusiastic about the results and with the addition of editor Denver Jackson, she is sure it will be a success. “For me it’s an empowerment song,” she said. llavin@vicnews.com
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Folkies have high hopes Sidney venue draws fans Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Amid the vibrant folk music scene of Calgary decades ago, Bob de Wolff discovered the next big talent – James Keelaghan.. “He was a Calgary boy with a very fine singing voice. We’ve been following his career since he was 18,” de Wolff said. “We were one of several people on the Calgary scene that invested in his first record, and have remained a fan of his through his 11 records.” Decades later, James Keelaghan will perform at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. “Bob was one of the first guys who ever hired me back when I was 18 years old,” Keelaghan said. “It’s a real pleasure to be coming out and doing a concert with him. And he insisted we bring his favourite bass player David Woodhead. “We call him Oaken noggen,” he chuckled. “He’s worth the price of admission alone.” People can look forward to being entertained with some great tunes and tales, said Keelaghan. “I tend to write a lot of story songs, storytelling is a main part of what I do. They’re songs that are relevant to today,” Keelaghan said. “It’s going to be a great evening of music. The combination of me and David is a powerful duo.” “You can see him as a storyteller, a storyteller about Canada. His songs are heartfelt, they bring
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James Keelaghan will perform, along with bassist David Woodhead, at the Mary Winspear Centre on April 7. strong emotions and also he has rabid fans,” de Wolff added. De Wolff is a director of the Deep Cove Folk Music Society that meets at St. John’s United Church once a month. They wanted to bring larger names in folk music to the Peninsula, and started last year with a wellattended Lennie Gallant concert. “There are people too expensive for the 100 seat venue [at St. John’s]. “We really like the idea of having folks of this stature in our own theatre in Sidney” de Wolff said. “We’re hoping – given success with this concert – we expect to do a concert series, perhaps three or four a year in places like the Mary Winspear, of people of stature in the roots
community in Canada.” He expects success from award-winning singer and songwriter Keelaghan “He has a special talent. (He’s) Canadian, a person who we think the world of as a person who is not only a fine singer and songwriter, but he’s also really intelligent in the way that he approaches the audience,” de Wolff said. “His concerts are both fun as well as, I hate to say, educational.” Keelaghan performs Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. in the Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets are $25 available at 250-656-0630 or online at www.marywinspear.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview. com
The search is on for Victoria’s best books Authors and illustrators from Greater Victoria are invited to participate in the Victoria Book Prize Society’s annual awards which include the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize. The City of Victoria Butler Book Prize honours members of the literary community. The $5,000 prize is awarded to a local author for the best book published in the preceding year in the categories of poetry, non-fiction and fiction. Established in 2004, the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize is a partnership between the City of Victoria and Brian Butler of Butler Brothers Supplies. “We are pleased to continue our commitment to supporting arts and culture in the community,” said Mayor Dean Fortin. “For the ninth year, the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize will honour literary achievement and showcase the incredibly talented authors who contribute to our great city.” The $5,000 Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize will be awarded to an author or illustrator of children’s literature. The prize was created in 2008 by Mel Bolen
of Bolen Books to provide authors of children’s and youth literature an increased opportunity for recognition. “The 2012 gala celebrating local writers and illustrators will take place Oct. 17 at the Union Club. We are looking forward to another wonderfully entertaining evening which showcases our wide range of talented writers,” said Lorna MacDonald, president of the Victoria Book Prize Society. “Our community is very fortunate to have so much talent and a supportive, appreciative audience.” Books must have been published between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012 to be considered. Submissions can be made to the Victoria Book Prize Society, c/o Target Storage Ltd., #15 – 747 Princess Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1K5 between April 1 and May 31, 2012. Submissions may be delivered in person from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For awards applications and submission guidelines, visit www. victoria.ca and click on latest news. llavin@vicnews.com
How do you stack up against past winners? Previous City of Victoria Butler Book Prize winners include Kevin Patterson for Country of Cold in 2004, Terrence Young for After Goodlake’s in 2005, Mark Zuehlke for Holding Juno in 2006, Bill Gaston for Gargoyles in 2007, Arleen Paré for Paper Trail in 2008, Patrick Lane for Red Dog, Red Dog in 2009, Frances Backhouse for Children of the Klondike in 2010; and Jack Hodgins for The Master of Happy Endings in 2011. Previous Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize winners include Chris Tougas for Mechanimals in 2008, Penny Draper for Graveyard of the Sea in 2009, Sylvia Olsen for Counting on Hope in 2010; and Kristi Bridgeman, Illustrator for Uirapurú in 2011.
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along the Galloping Goose, or the smaller but cultish Thursday night mountain bike ride that’s gone over 1,200 straight weeks dating back to the 1980s, Fawcett saw a Travis Paterson lifeblood of cycling that needed to News staff be celebrated. “We’re just tapping into the love Victoria’s biggest summer event of cycling here and bringing it out. is rolling in on two wheels. I think what makes Victoria the Upwards of 40,000 people – cycling capital of Canada is its a rare site on the streets of old diversity, with so many different Victoria – are expected to pass styles and events like this.” through the Inner Harbour during Fawcett approached Tourism the final weekend of the Victoria two years ago and Victoria International credits Helen Welch, the Cycling Festival, which vice-president of visitor serruns June 1 to 24. vices and market developHanging high are two ment for her response. of the festival’s bigger “She was very receptive. events, Jumpship (June It hasn’t been an accident 22 to 24) and Ryder that this is so popular. A lot Hesjedal’s Tour de Vic- Rob Fawcett of the powers that be on toria (June 24), which various committees around will bring viewers and riders alike town have been supportive from to a bottle neck of beer gardens, the start.” big air jumps and music in front of The biggest change on the the Fairmont Empress hotel and downtown front is the continued the legislature. emphasis on making the final It’s all part of a festival that’s weekend a festival atmosphere growing rapidly in just its second that balances beers with gears. year, said executive director Rob The lawn of the Empress will Fawcett. have a beer garden, and so will “We have over a dozen indi- Jumpship. vidual events spread out over the “Most everything about the fesmonth, each are their own entity tival will be bigger and better,” with individual sponsors all com- said course designer Jordie Lunn, ing under the festival’s umbrella.” who had it approved by the FreFawcett, a mountain biker by eride Mountain Bike World Tour passion, came here eight years association. ago and immediately clicked into The Parksville-turned-North Victoria’s cycling scene. Whether Vancouver resident leaned on his it’s the stream of commuters experience as a pro downhiller
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Jason Nickels is ready to roll as organizer of Roller Jam, the newest event at June’s Victoria International Cycling Festival. before studying at Camosun College. During his college time he lived in the backwoods of Langford and focused on freeriding. Jumpship will feature 30 of the top-ranked freeride cyclists in the
world, with contests running the weekend of June 22 to 24, with the Camp of Champions airbag on hand for practice. “The plan was to have (Jumpship) completely bigger in every
way. This year’s (event) will start on the terrace at road level and connect with a ramp to a much bigger barge, with a couple of features in the parking lot.” Lunn is part of the Dockside Mountain Biking Society, an eightperson board created to handle Jumpship and possibly other events on Vancouver Island in the future. Easily the biggest spectator draw of the festival, Jumpship’s freeriding glamour could have some of the spotlight stolen by the introduction of the Roller Jam Dual Slalom course on Belleville Street. On Saturday (June 23), trial bikes will race a different style of man-made course. Roller Jam is an observed trial competition where cyclists conquer a series of challenging obstacles. “It’s the first observed trial competition in Victoria. Turning it into a race is an added element for onlookers,” said organizer Jason Nickels. The 23-day festival revs up with the 20th anniversary of the Bastion Grand Prix on Sunday, June 3. Cyclists will zip around the 900 metre criterium race up to 65 kilometres per hour. The Bastion crit is the third and final part of the Robert Cameron Law series. It starts with the Russ Hays time trial on June 1, followed by the Metchosin Road Race on June 2, which doubles this year as the B.C. Road Cycling Championships. sports@vicnews.com
Leader among Canadian high-performance athletes passes away Canada’s high-performance athletic community lost a key member on Monday (April 2) with the sudden death of Dr. Gord Sleivert. The doctor of physiology was vice-president of Canadian Sport Centre Pacific. He worked out of the agency’s office at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence in Saanich. Sleivert had been with CSC Pacific since 2003. The 48-year-old died Monday evening while attending meetings in Montreal with
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The Bays are back Bays’ calling card is in repair Travis Paterson News staff
The James Bay Athletic Association is back with a different look. Famous for building their game around the thunderous forward pack, the Bays aren’t the same without forwards Dave Ramsay and Eric Forsythe this season. But they’re out to prove they’re just as good. With new blood added to the Bays’ always-deep program, the powerhouse club (10-1) is back in first place atop the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier Rugby League. At some point, careers and families trump trophies, said coach Pete Rushton, whose Bays are under new leadership without captain Ramsay. Since 2003, Ramsay has typified the Bays’ traditional ‘lunchbox’ attitude that began with Gary Johnston and Hans de Goede in the 1970s. Like the clubs in those days, Ramsay helped the club to a run of three straight Rounsefell Cup, B.C. championships. But with a small child at home and a career in the works, Ramsay has stepped aside. Instead, he and Forsythe, who’s working in Fort McMurray, are two of the most powerful Canadian rugby forwards not playing this year. A lack of stability in the forward pack hindered the Bays in the final stretch last season, when the club was ousted by the Vikes in the Rounsefell quarterfinal, Rushton said. “Last year, we were undefeated until late in the season. We had issues in the front row, injuries with the forward (pack), and we weren’t able to fill those spots with consistency. It hurt us by impacting components of the lineouts and the stability of the scrums.” True to form, the Bays have been solid again this season, playing behind a starting front row of Scott Warren, J.T. Rowbotham and Russ Ward. But Warren and Ward are hurt, and despite this weekend’s bye, Rushton was doubtful that either
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will be 100 per cent for the Bays’ road match against Abbotsford (1-9) on April 14. But with three games remaining, the coach isn’t worried about another lapse, and is confident with veterans Francis Yoon and Danny Hrycyk moving from the reserve squad into the premier club’s front row. “Franny and Hrycyk have
plenty of experience. That’s where depth is so important in rugby.” Depth, and recruiting. First year Bays Zac Coughlan (Nfld.), 22, and Canadian-raised ex-pat Adam Drury (U.S.A.), 32, have been a huge factor in the back row this season. And with late-comer Tyler Ardon, 20, a Canadian sevens player, the Bays just got another boost up front. All three are powerful, and bring a high level of physicality to the game, Rushton said. Also new this season is Jeff Hassler, 21, from Calgary. Hassler will help alleviate Hugo Belanger’s absence in the backs. Belanger, had assumed team’s captaincy this year but is likely be out the rest of the season with an injury. Scrum half Spencer Dalziel will now wear that crown. sports@vicnews.com
U15 SILVER Cowichan Valley 6 Saanich Fusion Demigods 0 U16 GOLD Juan de Fuca 3 Bays United 2 U16 SILVER Juan de Fuca 5 (PK) Gorge 4 U17 GOLD Saanich Bandits 3 Bays United 2 U17 SILVER Salt Spring United 3 Peninsula F.C. 95 2 (PK) U18 GOLD Prospect Lake Lakers 2 (Silver champ) Gorge F.C. 1 U18 SILVER Saanich 2 Cow. 0 Girls results U13 GOLD Juan de Fuca 3 Cowichan Valley Strikers 0 U13 SILVER Juan de Fuca 1 Lakehill 0
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Rugby B.C. Rugby Union Canadian Direct Insurance men’s Premier League Standings GP W L T BP Pts James Bay AA 11 10 1 0 7 265 Cast. Wand. 11 7 3 1 9 331 Capilano 11 8 3 0 6 276 Burnaby Lake 10 6 4 0 6 280 Meraloma 11 5 5 1 7 234 UBCOB Ravens 11 4 7 0 3 195 UVic Vikes 11 1 10 0 7 213 Abbotsford 10 1 9 0 2 138 March 31 results Cast. Wand. 17 Capilano 23 CW 1 bonus point Meraloma 30 UVic Vikes 21 Burnaby Lake 13 James Bay 28
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Jesken Aerie Assisted Living Facility EASTER BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER Sat, April 7, 11am-2pm 817 Goldstream Ave
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE CLARE TIGHE, also known as BERNIE TIGHE late of 50 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at 3rd Floor, 612 View Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1J5, before the 10th day of May, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. JOHN FREDERICK COUPAR, EXECUTOR By his Solicitors, HORNE COUPAR
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
WATKINS NATURAL Products Buy or Home Business Opportunity. (250)217-8480.
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.
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EASTER VINTAGE, RETRO Collectibles Show & Sale Sunday, April. 8th, 9:30am - 4:00pm, $3 ‘Early Birds’ @ 8:30am, $20 Winspear Centre, Sidney. Meet over 60 retro & collectible enthusiasts at this 100 table sale. Free parking; children free with adult. (Door Prizes).
http://josiejones. shawwebspace.ca (Linking to FACEBOOK) Proudly sponsoring BCSS, Victoria. Contact David at 250-744-1807 or dnlock@shaw.ca
Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 250-388-3535
(extra parking in rear of Lawyers ofďŹ ce).
All proceeds from this community event are going to the Recreation Department of this non-proďŹ t facility. Delicious Easter bake goods and pies at great low prices
UKRAINIAN EASTER BAKE SALE Sat, April 7, 10am-2pm St. George’s Ukrainian Church, 1100 Colville Road Featuring Traditional Easter Breads, Frozen Cabbage Rolls, Perogies, Kobassa and more. Hot Ukrainian Lunch avail
INFORMATION Start Saving Your Bottles!
Gorge Masters Soccer Team Bottle Drive Fundraiser for World Cup Masters April 21st, Hampton Park from 10 am-1 pm
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DEATHS
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In Loving Memory of Daniel Bo Hopkins March 11,1995 - April 1, 2012 Daniel Hopkins was born in Duncan BC, March 11 1995. Daniel was a member of Quamichan Reserve Cowichan First Nation tribes. Daniel passed away April 1, 2012. He peacefully found his way to Heaven surrounded by the one's he loved. Such a little guy with a big heart! He loved people and helping others. Daniel was a gentle boy so happy in life with a great sense of humour. Daniel loved being one of the boys and looked up to his older siblings. They say goodbyes are forever, but we know we will meet again. We will never forget the good times we all have shared. Remembered as a loving brother and son by his devoted mother Deloris Hopkins and father Robert Hopkins, sisters Stacey Thorne and Louis Hopkins and brothers Anthony Thorne, James Thorne, Eli Hopkins and Robert Jr. Hopkins and many aunts, uncles, cousins, niece's and nephews. You'll be in our hearts forever. Loved by many, Daniel was taken too soon in life. He will be missed dearly. Service to be determined. "The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air, the fragrance of the grass, speaks to me. The summit of the mountain, the thunder of the sky, the rhythm of the sea, speaks to me. The strength of the Àre, the taste of salmon, the trail of the sun, and the life that never goes away, they speak to me. And my heart soars." Chief Dan George
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELLA ALVINE LYNN, late of VICTORIA, BC, DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at 3rd Floor, 612 View Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1J5, before the 4th day of May, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. Mark Horne, EXECUTOR By his Solicitors, HORNE COUPAR
NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Charles Cecil Trumbley, also known as Cecil Charles Trumbley, Deceased, Formerly of The Wellesley, #213-2800 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executor Derrek Hutchings, c/o Brock T. Emberton Law Corporation, #317-877 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 2X8 on or before May 15, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE LEAH MANDELL, DECEASED formerly of #402-1000 MCCLURE STREET, VICTORIA, BC, V8V 3E9 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that claimants against the Estate of LEAH MANDELL are hereby notiďŹ ed under s.38 of the Trust Act that their claims must be delivered to Leigh Gagnon, Solicitor to the Executor, at 1202 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3L2 on or before May 15th, 2012 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate pursuant to law, with regard only to claims of which he has notice. LEIGH P. GAGNON SOLICITOR By: DINNING HUNTER LAMBERT & JACKSON SOLICITORS
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TRAVEL TRAVEL OAHU WAIKIKI condo- 2 wks, 1 bdrm, 2 bath, full kitchen. Andy, (250)595-7403.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of HIDEYUKI INAZAWA formerly at Kashiwa-City, Chiba-Ken, Japan, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Attorney for the Administrator, c/o F.Y. Hanano, lawyer, 1700 - 808 Nelson Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2H2 on or before May 5, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Ushio Takahashi, Attorney for the Administrator.
Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds 250.388.3535
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SERVICE MANAGER Peterbilt PaciďŹ c Inc. Abbotsford is accepting resumes for a Service Manager. Requirements are: BCTQ, previous management or supervisory experience, excellent communication & customer skills, industry & job knowledge. Apply by resume only to: Peterbilt PaciďŹ c Inc. 1001 Coutts Way, Abbotsford B.C. V2S 7M2. DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
THE LEMARE GROUP has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. This is a permanent fulltime position located in Port McNeill. The position requires organization, accuracy and multitasking. Must be friendly, energetic and proďŹ cient with switchboards/computers. Full beneďŹ t package. Fax resumes to 250-9564888 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.
TerriďŹ c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneďŹ ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE
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Administrative and Marketing Assistant Greater Victoria Newspapers Black Press Greater Victoria Newspapers, including Victoria News, Saanich News, Oak Bay News and Goldstream News Gazette, requires a Temporary 30 hour work week Administrative and Marketing Assistant, due to a maternity leave vacancy. A creative and organized individual, you will coordinate various marketing activities while playing an important role in the administration of our sales and creative team. From coordinating events to managing projects through our talented creative department, your focus on the importance of timelines is complemented by general administration expertise. Our ideal candidate enjoys the creative and administrative function of marketing and is always willing to pitch in to get the job done. Together with general marketing duties, you will also provide administrative support to the management team. You are organized, upbeat and thrive in a fast pace environment. You have a passion for the advertising business and work well in busy sales and creative environment. You have experience with Microsoft OfďŹ ce including Word and Excel. Most of all, you have a high level of energy and bring a positive attitude to your job every day. Black Press is Canada's largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. ResumĂŠs with cover letter should be forwarded by April 10, 2012 to: Oliver Sommer, Advertising Director 818 Broughton St. Victoria BC V8W 1E4 e-mail: osommer@blackpress.ca fax: (250) 386-2624 Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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REAL ESTATE
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
GARAGE SALES
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VIC INVESTMENTS INC 4-1 48 Maquinna Ave, Zeballos, BC, V0P 2A0 we are looking to hire 2 Head Cooks, Permanent, F/T, $13.70/hr. High school, certificate or diploma as a cook or 2 to 3 yrs experience in International, Mexican, Italian. Duties: cook complete meals or individual dishes, prepare & cook special meals. Schedule & supervise kitchen. Apply to: waytowayne@hotmail.com
75 60’l FLAT wood trusses, 200’x14” I beam, Air Con/H pump. 250-886-2658.
Pharmacy Assistant with excellent customer service skills to work in a full service pharmacy. Applicant should have experience with Kroll. Previous compounding experience would be an asset. Located at 3540 Blanshard St. (next to the Saanich Medical Clinic), Mon-Fri, 9:30-5:30. Please apply with resume and references. info@elementspharmacy.ca
SALES 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.
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FRIENDLY FRANK
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
10 JIGSAW puzzles, $1 each. Call 250-656-5618.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
MAN’S SUIT, Grey, 36” waist, 5’8” height. $55. obo. Call 250727-9425.
F/T Experienced
FUEL/FIREWOOD
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ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE ALL CONTENTS 2 bdrm Apt, newer leather sofa, solid wood entertainment centre, 2 bdrm suites. Call 250-382-0562.
GARAGE SALES
SHINGLE SAWYER needed in Gold River. Pendragon Forest Products Ltd. Apply to: Box 1100 Gold River B.C., V0P 1G0. Call 250-283-2111 or fax 250-283-2115. Email: pendragonfp@xplornet.com
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, 2pm-4pm, Apr 7 & 8 and Apr 14 & 15. James Bay Seniors rental 202-455 Kingston Street, Services include daily meals, housekeeping, 24 hr staff+ more. Privately owned come to the Camelot. Call Luella at 250-519-0550.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
C. SAANICH, room for rent (ASAP), $450. 778-426-2294 after 8:30pm or leave mess.
NEW/USED Furniture, Mattress STOCK REDUCTION Sale! Lots, Cheap! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C
STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
SUITES, LOWER GRANT MANOR, APARMENTS 6921 Grant Rd. Sooke
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Bachelor and 1 bdrm. apts. Some newly renovated For further information and to view call
KAWAI GRAND PIANO, $10,000. 5’10” ebony satin polish with matching bench. KG-2C. New condition & beautiful tone. Sherlock Manning upright piano excellent condition, $500. myrcox@shaw.ca or 250-479-5238.
250-642-1900
REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE
Jasmine Parsons www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
APPLIANCES
1&2 Bedroom in COOP Housing June 1. Applications available at #19 1360 Hillside or heatheridgecoop@gmail.com
WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
1&2 Bedroom in COOP Housing June 1. Applications available at #19 1360 Hillside or heatheridgecoop@gmail.com
CORDOVA BAY- cozy 2 bdrm grd level, W/D, hydro incld, $920 mo. Appt (250)658-4760.
GLANFORD. LARGE 2 bdrm, Bright & quiet. Reno’d kitch & bdrm closet. W/D, full bath, storage, priv entr, small yrd, near bus, amens. NS/NP, $1030. heat, h/w, hydro/internet incld. Refs. 250-704-0197.
CALL: 250-727-8437
RENTALS
BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1100. inclds utils. Great views. Call 250-8867755, 1-250-724-1920.
ESQUIMALT, 1 bdrm + den, bright, very quiet, shared W/D, fenced yard, all utils incl’d, $800. 250-744-3180 before 7.
SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjob network.com
RENTALS
COLWOOD: UTILS incl. Furn, on bus route, walking distance to beach & Royal Roads. NS, pets neg. $550. 250-889-4499.
CORDOVA BAY. $609,900. 3 bdrm, 3 ba. Motivated. Priced below appraisal 250-818-5397
TRADES, TECHNICAL
APARTMENT/CONDO Capriet Rental 1.250.381.5048
1260 DUNSTERVILLE corner Interurban, April 6 & 7 Fri & Sat 10am-3pm. 3 household items, clothing from ‘60s Ladies size 8-12, Boys 12 mths4 yr, some toys, books, etc. No early shoppers.
CHEST OF drawers w/ 4 drawers and a night table, $50 (both). Call 250-478-4703.
MEDICAL/DENTAL
RENTALS
MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.
GORGE AREA, large 1bdrm, main level suite, N/P, N/S, $800 + 1/3 hydro (approx $50 mo) Call Rob 250-727-2843. LANGFORD, 1 bdrm grd flr suite, own ent & patio, Full kitchen, F/S, D/W, built-in vac, in-suite lndry. Utils incl. Near shops, Galloping Goose, Royal Roads, bus route. NS/NP. $850. (Immed). 250-474-0079.
SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY, BRIGHT, upper level 2 bdrm, full bath, yard, storage, new patio, parking, W/D, N/S, N/P, ref’s, 1 year lease, a May. 1, $1150. 778-426-4556.
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
WANTED TO RENT
Telemarketing/Inside Sales Representative
ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view
ESQUIMALT
Black Press community newspapers group is seeking a motivated and cheerful individual to join our advertising sales team.
Unique Building Must see
2 Bdrm. Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Adult oriented. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384
The right candidate will bring excellent customer service and telephone selling skills and enjoys working with our sales team and advertising clients. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market with frequent deadlines. Candidates for this position are results oriented and possess the ability to service existing clients, develop new business and understand meeting sales targets. Ideally you have experience in telephone sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction.
FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $875. (Immed). Incls H/W. 250-370-2226 to view. FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large Bach, $540/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.
This position is located in downtown Victoria and involves selling advertising for the Victoria News Daily, the community newspaper group, Monday Magazine plus related newspaper and on line products. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. We offer a competitive salary plus commission, benefits and opportunity to grow your career. Deadline to apply is April 18, 2012. Please forward resume and cover letter to: Oliver Sommer, Director Advertising Sales Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 email: osommer@blackpress.ca
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
TRANSPORTATION COTTAGES SIDNEY CHARMING garden cottage, sea view & beach access on bus route to Sidney & Victoria, near ferries & airport. Totally reno’d, with beautiful fir floors, 1 bdrm (fits queen or smaller), 1 bath (shower, no tub), open kitchen/dining & living area, 4 appliances, off street prkg. $1000. NP/NS. Opportunity to garden. Long term preferred. 250-656-3003.
HOMES FOR RENT LANGFORD- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1200sq ft upper, fully renovated, deck, wood F/P, 6 appls, large south yard. Storage. Available Now. $1500, N/S, pet’s negotible. References. 250-516-3453. langfordrental@hotmail.ca OAK BAY- (near Uvic), furnished main floor, 2 bdrm+ study, 2 bath, piano, F/P, hardwood flrs, 6 appls, sunny & quiet, garden. Avail now. $1350 (negotiable), all inclusive. 250-590-1012. SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1450.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
ROOMS FOR RENT
BUYING - RENTINGSELLING v i c t o r i a n e w s d a i l y. c o m
FAIRFIELD- FULLY furn rm in lrg 1/2 duplex, close to bus, shopping, ocean, village, quiet person. Refs. $550 mo Avail May 1. (250)388-7600.
Call us today to place your classified ad 250.388.3535 Fraser Tolmie Apts 1 and 2 bdrms 1-877-659-4069 www.frasertolmime.ca 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics
HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and International High School students attending St.Margaret’s School (July 1 - August 4). Double placement. Remuneration $1600. Contact Michelle at 250.385.0583 or michelle@selsa.ca
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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
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BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
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VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, April 6, 2012
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
This Weekend’s
OPENHOUSES
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
754 Humboldt, $198,900 Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722
Published Every Thursday
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178
88 Sims, $425,000
11075 Salal Pl, $725,000
3416 Turnstone, $469,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Nancy Vieira 250 384-8124
Friday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-1100
pg. 8
pg. 18
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
pg. 18
104-1450 Beach Dr, $325,000
5-1096 Stoba, $339,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
pg. 6
pg. 12
3393 Henderson, $649,000 pg. 35
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
1-833 Princess, $299,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
pg. 18
pg. 15
pg. 10
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
pg. 19
1632 Seahaven, $299,000 pg. 40
pg. 15
pg. 10
407-1155 Yates St, $268,000 Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Mike Janes, 250-382-6636
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard 250-478-9600
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 35
114 Lekwammen Dr, $267,888 Saturday 11-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard 250-478-9600
1020 Richardson, $779,900
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-4 Re/Mac Camosun Richard Acomba, 250-744-3301 pg. 13
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333 pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 25
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 14
4674 Lochside, $1,048,000
13-1182 Colville, $419,900 Sunday 12-1:30 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin, 250-474-4176
pg. 20
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680 pg. 39
620 Lomax, $1,275,000 pg. 14
pg. 21
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed 250-858-3585
pg. 39
2746 Lakehurst Dr, $499,888 pg. 24
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray 250-744-3301
pg. 40
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
pg. 21
pg. 15
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
pg. 23
Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
Saturday & Monday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805
Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd James Bridge 250 656-0911
pg. 39
Saturday 1-2:30 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden 250 812-7710
pg. 5
68 Regina, $409,900 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
pg. 21
487 Ker pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
pg. 13
pg. 40
pg. 22
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124
pg. 26
pg. 26
Saturday 2:45-4:00 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800
pg. 25
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Burke, 250-384-8124
pg. 25
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 11
Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
pg. 26
pg. 14
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
pg. 16
pg. 37
Sunriver Estates Sales Centre Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233
pg. 27
3452 Sunheights, $535,000
pg. 39
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
pg. 39
957 Shawnigan Lake, $319,900
837 Gannet, $468,900 pg. 6
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-380-6683
1250 Craigflower
208-4394 West Saanich, $374,900
7161 West Saanich, $269,900
302-611 Brookside, $399,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
Friday & Saturday 11-1 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
Daily 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Don King 250 656-4626
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 9
Daily 12-4 exc Easter Sunday DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
662 Goldstream Ave., $249,900
Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Barbara Scott, 250-383-1500
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 20
3019 Dornier
1271 Goldstream, $447,900
557 Delora Dr, $519,900 pg. 14
201-9959 Third St Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing, 250-360-7387
pg. 13
117-643 Granderson, $369,000
6467 Central Saanich, $699,000
pg. 11
Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
Saturday 11-1 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
593 Latoria, $285,000
309-3210 Jacklin, $359,800 pg. 24
pg. 2
7816 Normark Pl, $599,900
408-2823 Jacklin, $297,500 pg. 24
720 Linden Ave, $699,900 pg. 11
pg. 25
108-2120 Harrow Gate
302-9945 Fifth, $329,900
pg. 12
1366 Craigflower, $569,900
577 Toronto St
Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277
2558 Selwyn Rd., $499,000
7951 Larkvale
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Jennifer Scheck 250-477-1100
925 Devonshire Rd., $429,900
350 Richmond, $859,900
Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
2954 Golden Spike, $329,900 pg. 23
212-3915 Carey Rd., $309,900
pg. 5
pg. 25
9637 Second St., $559,900
pg. 20
6-922 Arm St., $398,500 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Ingrid Heckel, 250-479-3333
Saturday 1:00-2:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800
12-1287 Verdier, $411,900
pg. 15
309-1012 Collinson St, $299,000
pg. 26
943 Paconla Pl, $448,900 Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-889-3926
pg. 25
304-611 Brookside, $198,000
201-9959 Third St., $1,400,000
1370 Craigflower, $429,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bruce Warburton 250-893-0117
971 Huckleberry Tce., $379,900 pg. 23
pg. 15
538 Langford St, $379,900
pg. 25
8761 Pender Park Dr, $799,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955
563 Brant Pl, $549,900
9857 Second St., #2D Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peninsula Realty Gay Helmsing 250-360-7387
pg. 26
2692 Deville Rd pg. 26
9851 Second St Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608
pg. 3
117-2723 Jacklin Rd
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
4190 Kashtan Pl, $519,900
Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100
1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000
1110-Wallace Dr, $735,000
pg. 19
pg. 10
Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131 pg. 8
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doug Munro 250 744-3301
1273 Goldstream, $447,900
28-2070 Amelia Ave, $239,500
4354 Elnido, $639,000
1 Dallas Rd $299,000
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Joseph Martin, 250-361-8167
1590 Neild, $1,349,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301
pg. 6
774 Patrick, $769,000
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
1826 Millstream Rd, $674,900
pg. 5
694 Donovan, $424,900
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
2536 Maynard, 674,900
118-21 Conard, $399,000
1632 Seahaven, $299,800
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey 250-385-2033
pg. 23
pg. 13
217-3277 Quadra St, $249,900
4202-2829 Arbutus Rd
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Charlie DePape 250 477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard 250-478-9600
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955
Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Joseph Martin, 250-474-4176
pg. 40
pg. 24
pg. 21
5092 Del Monte Ave, $689,000
1632 Seahaven, $769,800
315-205 Kimta Rd, $694,500
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663
Saturday 12-4 Newport Realty John Monkhouse 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 35
54-118 Aldersmith, $425,000
1-1146 Richardson, $379,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301
pg. 26
104-825 Goldstream, $279,900
101-608 Fairway Ave, $299,900
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
31 Kaleigh, $569,900
451 Chester Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 8
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-661-4277
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100
1408 Ireland
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Black Press celebrates with spring Women in Business gala Women representing businesses from across Greater Victoria gathered at the Victoria Mariott Inner Harbour last week for the spring edition of the Black Press Women in Business gala. Hosted by Black Press Group Publisher Penny Sakamoto and Goldstream News Gazette Sales Manager Christine Muir, the event opened with Laura Walsh’s look at Leadership Victoria, and its benefits to both participants and the community. A keynote address by long-time British Columbia TV journalist Pamela Martin, now Premier Christy Clark’s Director of Outreach, reflected on her pioneering journey through B.C.’s television news industry that culminated in the hosting of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Attendees enjoyed a glimpse of the latest spring fashions presented by The Bay, before the entertainment continued with a terrific performance by local tenor Ken Lavigne. The Bay downtown location manager Joanne Boyer, topped off the day with exciting prize packages. Watch your local community newspaper for news about the fall edition of Women in Business and nomination details for the annual Black Press Women in Business Awards.
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The goal of the project, News staff slated for a late-April start, is to teach simWith childhood obeple, healthy nutritional sity on the rise, health strategies, such as professionals and cooking together, that researchers alike are both parents and chilseeking ways to ensure dren can take part in. the next generation It will require completgrows up healthy. ing about 10 to 12 hours David Trill, a masof activities during its ter’s candidate in the eight-week duration. school of exercise sci“I’m engaged in the ence, physical and research world. I’m also health education at the a very slight cooking University of Victoria, aficionado,” said Trill, is studying child health an endurance athlete, through healthy eating who has long seen food activities. as a means of bettering He’s currently seeking physical performance. participants to get his “I think a fantashome-based research tic way to cope (with) project off the ground. and prevent (ailments “There’s been a lot of and illness) is through school-based research, enhanced nutritional Don Denton/News staff diet, and that comes but it’s working up to a certain point,” Trill said. University of Victoria professor Patti-Jean with a better nutritional “My approach is to try Naylor and grad student David Trill hold up understanding and a bit healthy eating strate- a platter of healthy foods. They are seeking of passion about food. gies through the families participants for a healthy eating study to be It’s something that we because it’s the parents conducted through the school of exercise, all have to do everyday, who are the gatekeep- science, physical and health education. three times a day.” ers for the kids.” For more information, Trill would like the years old. (Larger families may or to participate in the help of 98 family units consist- participate, though data will study, contact Trill at 250-853ing of one parent and one child only be recorded from one par- 3141 or dtrill@uvic.ca. between the age of 11 and 13 ent and one child per family.) nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Hospitals campaign gets boost from bank A donation of $125,000 from CIBC last week pushed the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s Building Care Together campaign pledge total to $11.85 million. The bank’s donation, to be spread over five years, was specifcially targeted at oncology care at the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s new Patient Care Centre.
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Four generations help create award-winning street rod At the age of 82, Annie Dosen is still excited that her son, grandson, great-grandson and granddaughter’s husband chose a 1938 Chevrolet coupe to ALYN EDWARDS build into a world CLASSIC class street rod. Her RIDES late husband owned a similar car in 1948 when he proposed marriage. That “fat fendered” 1930s car has always remained her favourite. After winning many top honours for the past year’s shows, Ken Dosen’s über-customized coupe was a feature at the Vancouver International Auto Show, the year’s premier display of the auto industry’s best styling and engineering. Dosen’s atomic orange beauty shone brightly in the spotlight. Dosen, from Port Coquitlam, east of Vancouver, had an uncle who helped him restore his first car at age 16 – a V8-powered 1964 Falcon coupe. He passed on knowledge gained to his son, Stephen, who also got his first car at 16. It was a similar story for Dosen’s son-in-law Rod Siemens. Rod and Steve are both industrial and commercial electricians. Four-year-old Jake Siemens spent hours inside his grandfather’s shop helping to build the car by stripping wires while learning about tools and mechanics. Like his father, his favourite shows on television involve hot rods,
Four-year-old Jake Siemens helps “Grandpa Hotrod” Ken Dosen hook up the transmission linkage during the construction of the award-winning street rod. Ken Dosen and the 1938 Chevrolet street rod completed with help from son-in-law Rod Siemens and son Steve.
custom cars and cruise-in car shows. The car project received enthusiastic support from Bev Dosen, who loves the old coupes and has fond memories of a 1939 Chevrolet pickup truck she and Ken once owned. Ken Dosen followed a friend’s lead to Port Orchard, Wash. and the 1938 Chevrolet coupe. The owner had brought the car up from California. He had bought most of the necessary parts and started to build it into a street rod when he ran into health problems. Dosen, a glazier by trade, brought the car to Canada for a complete ground-up rebuild. Son Steve and son-in-law Rod said
they were both in to help restore the car which everyone agreed “would just be a driver.” It has turned into a piece of rolling art and a one-of-a-kind street rod Continued on Pg. B3
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that drives perfectly but usually travels to car shows in a trailer. The old Chevy coupe features a modern Chevrolet 350 cubic inch engine coupled to an automatic overdrive transmission, power rack and pinion steering, disc brakes, full cream leather interior with snake skin inserts and a sound system that fills the car with music. LED lights highlight brighten both the interior and the distinctive grille. With two electricians in the family, the wiring is a work of art and is largely invisible, tucked in behind the dashboard and interior panels. The amazing paint job was completed by local “Painter” Bob Harris, with ghost flames laid out by
Curtis Hamm of Maple Ridge. It took 2,500 hours of labour to build the car with 150 hours involved in the painting. Family members did all the work except for the paint and some upholstery work by family friend Frank Van Veen. “What I am most proud of is that I was able to do this car with my family,” Ken Dosen says. Steve Dosen echoes that sentiment. “The most rewarding thing for me is building this car with my dad and now to see how the car puts a smile on people’s faces.” Rod Seimens knows his four-year-old son is following his interest as a real car guy. “Jake is always happy when he is in the garage with us and calls Ken ‘Grandpa Hotrod’.” Ken Dosen says the car will stay in the family. “We had a lot of fun building it and that’s why it’s never going to be sold. It will be passed on.”
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$
*
CLEARANCE CORNER
VUE XE 4WD
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #T13209
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #13130
9,999
*
*
$
1999 PONTIAC
MONTANA $
3,888
*
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #13206A
2008 HONDA
PILOT EX-L
$
*
22,888
$
*
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #13391
2006 CHEV
COBALT LT
7,888
9,888
14,888
$
YARIS
$
*
$
*
*
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #12600A
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #12744A
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #13361
*
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #13023A
2007 TOYOTA
2007 DODGE
NITRO SXT 4X4
V70 XC AWD
11,888
4,888
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #12731A2
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #13402
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #T13546
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E250 CARGO VAN
14,888
$
2004 VOLVO
2000 FORD
2008 SATURN
TRAILBLAZER LS $
*
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes
VANS
RAM SLT 4X4
24,788
$
16,888
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes
2007 FORD
16,888
$
Plus $499 Documentation and taxes. Stk #13052
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER
$
*
TRUCKS
PASSAT TURBO
2008 DODGE CALIBER SRT-4 Stk #T13612
CARS
2008 VW
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2013 Subaru Outback brings new look to New York METROLAND MEDIA CARGUIDE MAGAZINE
Subaru will introduce the 2013 Outback models at the New York International Auto Show this week. The 2013 Outback is powered by a new, more efficient powertrain and debuting the new EyeSight driver-assist
performance and fuel efficiency. The new engine produces 173 hp and 174 lb/ ft of torque, compared to 170 hp and 170 lb/ft with the previous engine. More significant is that the new engine produces greater low-end torque across a broad speed range, making the 2013 Outback 2.5i models more responsive in everyday driving.
system and features revised styling. Chassis enhancements improve both ride quality and agility in the 2013 Outback, which also offers new amenities and audio/infotainment capabilities. The 2013 Outback 2.5i models debut a new double-overhead-cam 2.5-litre FB series Boxer engine for increased
Outback 3.6R models continue with a 256 hp 3.6-litre six-cylinder BOXER engine and five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Subaru projects that the 2013 Outback will achieve a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Trust the experts who know your Ford best: Ford-Trained Technicians. For more details and offers, see your Service Advisor or visit ford.ca All offers expire April 30, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. ‡Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. Diesel models not eligible. *Up to 5 litres of oil. Disposal fees may be extra. Does not apply to diesel engines. ◊Based on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100 km in combined city/highway driving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 24,000 km and $1.02 per litre for gasoline. Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. †† In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. ‡‡Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select General Tire (credit card gift card), Continental (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), and Michelin tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. †Available on most brands at participating locations only. Limited time offer. Price reductions vary: $7.00 on 12”-14” rims, $10.00 on 15” and 16” rims, $12.50 on 17” rims, $15.00 on 18”-20” rims, $20.00 on 21” rims, $25.00 on 22” and up rims. See Dealer for full details. VFord Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. **Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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Cadillac XTS lighting reflects luxury METROLAND MEDIA CARGUIDE MAGAZINE
New techniques in lighting design are adding to the dramatic presence of luxury cars, while also providing real-world functional benefits. The all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan contains more than 20 separate light sources that “greet� the driver in a carefully choreographed sequence when the key fob is pressed. The new XTS, launching in the second quarter, includes LEDs embedded in the door handles, Cadillac-signature vertical LEDs in the headlights and taillights and ambient lighting in and around the car’s perimeter. In addition to extending the
car’s design signature, the lighting provides convenience and helps provide additional security to drivers in parking lots at night. Cadillac designers took advantage of consistent advances in LED technology to use lighting to convey drama and space alongside functional benefits. On the inside, cooler blue lights accent the car’s controls and instrumentation while warmer lights highlight passenger areas. The palette of colours also needed to harmonize with the interior colours as well as light emanating from the Cadillac User Experience main LCD screen and instrument panel. The task was to make the ambient lighting enhance the experience and minimize distraction.
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Friday, April 6, 2012 - VICTORIA
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JimPattison Volvo ofvictoria
ALL MAKE PREMIUM USED VEHICLES 2007 Ford Edge $
17,888
• 85,100 km • 3.5L V6 • AWD • Leather • Clean stk#86046-1
2010 VW Passat
$
23,995
31,995
$
$
19,888
• 62,153 km • Retractable Hardtop • Turbo Performance • Leather stk#12032-1
2010 Toyota Corolla
$
17,995
• 28,037 km • Heated Seats • Black on Black • Leather • BC Car • No Accidents stk#86082
• 55,806 km • Desirable SR5 TRD 4x4 • Fully Loaded • Factory Tow Pkg • Many Options stk#86088
• 72,115 km • Sporty S Model • White on Gray • 5 Spd • Clean BC Car • Like New stk#86078
2008 Honda Pilot AWD
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD
2007 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD
27,995
$
22,995
$
$
28,995
2008 Nissan Rogue
$
17,995
• 76,215 km • FWD Compact SUV • BC Car • Silver on Gray stk#86080
2010 Toyota Matrix AWD
17,995
$
• 55,900 km • 7 Seater • Rear A/C • Silver on Gray • BC Car • Low Mileage stk#86095
• 77,243 km • Gray on Gray • BC Car stk#86094
• 97,006 km • BC Car • Fully Loaded • Beautiful Black on Black • No Accidents stk#86091
• 50,010 km • Rare AWD • XRS Spec • Auto • Sharp Silver on Gray • Clean BC Car stk#86093
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD
2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWD
2010 Subaru Forester AWD
27,995
$
14,888
$
$
24,995
$
28,995
• 95,220 km • Legendary Comfort with AWD and Lots of Room • Oyster Grey on Black stk#86092
• 156,000 km • Sedan • Leather • Power Heated Seats with Memory • BC Car • No Accidents stk#86033
• 54,194 km • V8 • Topline Luxury • Sunroof • Alloys • Low Mileage • Very Clean stk#86067
• 39,173 km • Heated Seats • Sunroof stk#86084
2010 Mercedes GLK
2010 Honda CRV AWD
2009 Audi A4 Quattro AWD
2006 Volvo C70
39,995
$
• 26,000 km • Like New • 6 Cylinder • Leather • Panoramic Roof • Steering Wheel Audio Controls stk#86107
DL #10900
2010 Toyota Tacoma
2007 Volkswagen EOS
26,995
$
• 21,764 km • Leather • Sunroof • Heated Seats stk#86098
JimPattison Volvo ofvictoria
$
36,995
• 54,255 km • 2.0L Turbo • AWD • Paddle Shifters • BC Car stk#86102
LOCAL & TOLL FREE
25,995
$
• 94,438 km • Power Seats • Premium Sound • Heated Seats • Leather • Power Fold Hardtop stk#86021
888-468-9956
2735 Douglas St. (corner of Hillside & Douglas)
OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, CLOSED SUNDAYS • www.jpvolvoofvictoria.com • www.jpautogroup.com