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Victoria Coun. Lisa Helps fans out a wad of Monopoly money during a budget workshop with Fairfield residents at the Garry Oak Room last week. Helps wants citizen input into how city hall can shave $6 million off its current expenses for the upcoming three-year budget.

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As the City of Victoria looks to trim $6 million from its budget over the next three years, one councillor is looking to residents for innovative solutions. Budget workshops are being held across the city by Coun. Lisa Helps. Participants are split into groups to brainstorm possible ways of generating savings, using board game money to divvy up expenses. “What I’m looking for right now are ideas to feed into the process early, to ensure

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that citizen voices are there at the outset,” she said. In April, council passed a motion to restrict annual property tax increases to 3.25 per cent until 2015, but it faces difficult decisions on what services need to be scaled back to achieve that. A formal public consultation on the budget will take place before council this fall, but the workshops offer a hands-on approach to allocating municipal dollars. Fairfield resident Ken Rouche attended the first workshop in July and organized a similar exercise last Wednesday that

attracted about 30 people at the Garry Oak Room. “I think this is trailblazing in terms of what Lisa is doing,” Rouche said. “This is the first time I’ve known a councillor to bring these issues to the community.” Rouche has grown frustrated with the lack of housing affordability in Victoria for young families, a challenge made more difficult by property tax hikes in recent years. PLEASE SEE: Use citizens, Page A6

Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin confirmed he will not seek the NDP nomination for the upcoming Victoria federal byelection, made vacant with Denise Savoie’s recent resignation for health reasons. “I’m looking forward to seeing who is putting the nomination up with great interest,” Fortin said, stating he would not be seeking the “demanding job.” He didn’t rule out the possibility of running for a higher office in the future. But Coun. Marianne Alto, who, like Fortin, ran previously for council for the NDPaffiliated Victoria Civic Electors, called the byelection an “unexpected opportunity. She acknowledged many people have encouraged her to pursue the NDP nomination. “I certainly am considering it, but I’ve made no decisions,” Alto said. “There’s still much to consider.” The federal government has 180 days to call a byelection when a seat becomes vacant. Waiting until the February deadline would place the Victoria byelection right in the middle of the 2013 provincial election campaign, an undesirable scenario for both levels of government. Savoie was in her third term as Victoria MP. She was first elected in 2006 and won 50 per cent of the vote in the 2011 election. Her challengers at that time were Conservative Patrick Hunt, Jared Giesbrecht for the Greens and Christopher Causton, Liberal candidate and former Oak Bay mayor. All three parties will go through a candidate nomination process in the coming months. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Smoking rules adrift in a haze Hookah pipes skirt regulations; VIHA’s chief medical health officer issues warning Natalie North

nessman. “We’re still holding up the same culture, but we’re taking it to the next level of hygiene and cleanliness.” ix twenty-somethings are cozied But health concerns voiced by the Vanaround two water pipes. As they couver Island Health Authority don’t ceninhale, water bubbles within the glass tre on sanitation, rather, on the potential base, and as they exhale, the cloud of harm caused by inhaling burning vegetable smoke grows thick around them. matter. The scene may look familiar to This spring, VIHA’s medical those from the West Coast, but health officers began canvassing the smell is a foreign one. municipal councils on Vancouver Cleopatra Hookah & Coffee Island in hopes of garnering supLounge on Broughton Street is port for updated and consistent overwhelmed with the fragrance clean air bylaws – suggestions of burning molasses – not an that include prohibiting smoking ounce of tobacco and not a fleck tobacco on beaches and banning of cannabis – a trend that finally the public use of hookah pipes. made its way to Victoria after “You can get up to 30 times gaining popularity across the the amount of carbon monoxide country. Natalie North in that (vegetable) smoke than “It’s relaxing,” says Derek what you would get from cigaReporting Sivorot, who smoked vegetablerette smoking,” says Dr. Richard based products from hookah Stanwick, VIHA’s chief medical pipes while travelling and was excited to health officer. light up a double apple pipe back at home. “Some people have speculated that “It’s always good to sit down with a friend, the reason people are using hookahs is like having a beer.” because you get this sensation of disoriAcross the table, Daniel Cormier pulls entation and lightheadedness. What they the hose from his mouth. might be experiencing is not a high from “I remember hearing about this place the vegetable material, but carbon monoxwhen it was moving here and I said, ‘Not in ide poisoning.” Victoria, no way,’” Cormier says. When an event organizer contacted VIHA Kareem Serry opened the doors to the last year to obtain a permit to offer hoolate-night lounge this spring, when he saw kah pipes to his guests, Stanwick wouldn’t an untapped market in Victoria. issue one. Not because he wouldn’t issue a Serry differentiated Cleopatra, one of permit, but because he couldn’t. three places in Victoria offering hookahs at Stanwick soon learned that although the that time, from the competition by adherCapital Regional District was a leader in ing to the highest standards for cleanliness regulating tobacco use in public spaces, and safety, he says. the entire Island is curiously void of restric“We really want to educate people on tions on smoking anything else, including what hookah is all about, which is clean, the vegetable-based, flavoured molasses rinse, sanitize and does not contain narcot- products used freely in water pipes here. ics.” The request sparked a fact-finding misSerry, a 29-year-old trained in hotel mansion for Stanwick, who has since uncovagement, backs up his claim by pointing ered early reports he says reveal a real risk to a high-temperature sanitation machine, to those enticed by North America’s adopthree compartment sinks and stainless tion of an age-old Middle Eastern tradition. steel canisters galore – each one labelled He points to an American study that and tucked into place. showed a group of medical students were Mouthpieces are replaced and water is smoking hookah under the belief that it changed for each customer, he says. All was safer than smoking cigarettes. They hookahs are served on a base designed were unaware of the high levels of carcinot to tip. His list of voluntary precautions nogenic poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, or is long. PAHs, present in the smoke. “It’s the new way of smoking hookah,” “We were quite surprised to find that in says the Egyptian-born, B.C.-raised busiplaces like Montreal and Toronto, where

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Jonathan Bain, foreground, and Jordan Peltier smoke rose and double appleflavoured veggie product from water pipes at Cleopatra Hookah & Coffee Lounge on Broughton Street in Victoria. VIHA’s chief medical officer was caught off guard when he found that the region is void of regulations for hookahs. maybe there’s a bigger ethnic community, this is emerging as a major public health issue,” Stanwick says. “It’s quite fascinating that this is an issue that for once, didn’t start in British Columbia.” Cleopatra was the city’s second designated hookah lounge, following Fernwood’s Darband Tea House, which the owner recently closed for personal reasons. Wild Coffee on Yates Street also offers hookah. Back in Cleopatra, nearing 1 a.m., Serry demonstrates the lock mechanism on a hookah that prevents smokers from enjoying anything other than his flavoured molasses products and water in pipes. Some of his customers, like Sivorot and his friends, smoke a pipe over all-natural coals instead of going out for drinks. Others, in their attempts to quit smoking ciga-

rettes, he says, smoke a hookah once a week to ease the process. “The way I see it, it’s more of a tax concern than a health concern,” Serry says of the recent attention from VIHA. “If you really cared about health, you would ban cigarettes. Here, if you get addicted, it’s in your head.” Sivorot and his crew pay the bill for their two hookahs and coffee, which amounts to about the same cost of a single beer each at a pub. They thank Serry and step out onto the sidewalk, leaving behind the loud electronic beats on Serry’s sound system and a table of men celebrating the end of Ramadan. “It’s better than the usual downtown stuff,” Sivorot says. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Jenner Richards foresees a notso-distant future where any farmer in Greater Victoria could send an unmanned aircraft into the air – whenever they want – to check on the health of their crops. “The special cameras (on the aircraft) can tell you whether it’s getting enough water, whether it’s stressed out, whether it’s healthy; and by looking at that you can optimize where (crops are) worth planting, where it’s not worth planting, where you should harvest first,” says Richards, manager of the University of Victoria’s new Centre for Aerospace Research. The small centre, located north of the Victoria International Airport, will become a site for students to research and develop unmanned air vehicle (UAV) technology to make it commercially

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carriage, and follows a pre-determined route, directed by a nearby mobile control centre. When the UAVs are at a stage for commercial use, Suleman says clients would rent or lease the aircraft, but they'd gather data and be operated by trained engineers. Richards says the federal government’s investment will allow UVic to be at the forefront of this embryonic technology. Ultimately the Centre for Aerospace Research intends to pro-

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Potential changes at Fisherman’s Wharf have residents cautiously awaiting plans Daniel Palmer News staff

Fisherman’s Wharf in James Bay will see some noticeable developments next year if Victoria council approves rezoning plans. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority spent more than a year consulting with houseboat owners, commercial fisherman, business owners and surrounding residents before finalizing its plan, which will be submitted to council this fall. Developments could include the expansion of commercial moorage and floating eateries, the creation of a pedestrian bridge across Heron Cove to link the harbour pathway, and the possibility of a small licensed restaurant on an expanded public plaza. “There is one spot where you could have a restaurant or a café, but it’s a fairly modest piece of property,” said

Coun. Pam Madoff, who sits on the harbour authority’s board of directors. “I think it’s been looked at in a very sensitive way, building on the strengths of the Fisherman’s Wharf area and recognizing the importance of providing space for the commercial fishing fleet as well.” Marg Gardiner, president of the James Bay Neighbourhood Association, said residents still have concerns about the rezoning plans, but overall support for commercial expansion is strong. “When you start looking at details in the plan, there are some things that aren’t clear, like the height and massing of proposed structures,” she said. Several residents have called for established quiet hours at the wharf, Gardiner said, something that was previously in effect when the area was under the authority of Transport Canada.

The plan also fails to clarify concerns around intersecting pedestrian and vehicle traffic, she added. “I think people were also very clear that they don’t want the fishing fleet to disappear. Some people are concerned they will be squeezed out.” Gardiner and the neighbourhood association will consult with the harbour authority throughout the process, ensuring the rezoning plans adhere to resident desires as much as possible. “Once the rezoning is there, there’s no way to go back on that,” Gardiner said. “Development is not major but it interfaces with the harbour pathway, the water, tourists and the community. It deserves taking the time to get it right.” City staff are expected to consider the plan sometime this month. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Craigdarroch Castle is among the venues included in this weekend’s Rockland Stroll. The day celebrates the Rockland neighbourhood, in conjunction with Victoria’s 150th anniversary events.

Rockland neighbourhood in the spotlight Saturday Residents and visitors are invited to experience a historic Victoria neighbourhood from a pedestrian perspective during this Saturday’s (Sept. 8) Rockland Stroll. Held in conjunction with the City of Victoria’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the Rockland event features special happenings at various landmarks in the area, including Langham Court Theatre, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Craigdarroch Castle and Government House. Each venue will host its own unique event, from a traditional totem pole raising ceremony at Government House (11 a.m.), to croquet and jazz at the castle (noon to 3 p.m.), to a vintage car display on Manor Road (noon to 3:30 p.m.). Visitors can collect stamps at each site on their Passport to Rockland, and those who fill up their passport are eligible to enter a prize draw. “Although Rockland is a wellknown neighbourhood in the greater Victoria community, this knowledge

is largely piecemeal or purely conceptual,” said Elisabeth Hazell, manager of operations and development at Craigdarroch Castle. “For example, someone who does not live in the neighbourhood may have visited the Art Gallery or Government House, but they likely drove there and didn’t walk around before or after. It may come as a surprise to some that it is only a seven-minute walk from the Art Gallery to either Craigdarroch or Government House.” The day also includes self-guided architectural walking tours designed by the Hallmark Heritage Society, Fashion Through the Ages show at 2:30 p.m. at Langham Court, and a launch by author Rob Taylor of his new book The Spencer Mansion: A House, A Home, and an Art Gallery, at 2 p.m. at the gallery. For more information on the day’s events, visit www.rockland.bc.ca/ stroll.html. editor@vicnews.com

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He said the Capital Region’s secondary sewage treatment project could make matters worse. Current estimates show the project will raise annual tax bills between $350 and $700 for Victoria homeowners. “My block is populated by seniors like myself – property rich and income poor,” he said. “It’s sucking the life out of my neighbourhood and it’s jeopardizing my city.” Helps said one strong idea emerging from the workshops is the potential to engage citizen volunteers and rely less on external consultants. “We can draw on the wealth and expertise of our citizens, particularly our retired folks who want to be engaged in our communities and

have some expertise,” she said. The selection process would be similar to citizens advisory committees, where candidates are vetted for qualifications. “Rather than contract out everything, we could pay residents small stipends to do the work.” The next budget workshop will be held Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St. More will be scheduled in Fernwood and Vic West in the coming months. Helps encourages anyone with concerns about city spending to come out and contribute in an informal setting. “All stones are being turned over. There’s nothing that’s not getting scrutiny,” she said. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Labour dispute on back burner as schools open across region

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‘Mixed emotions’ as teachers take on full duties after year of work-to-rule Natalie North News staff

The relationship between B.C. teachers remains on the mend, but a new teachers’ contract has put discord on temporary hiatus as schools in Greater Victoria opened up this week – although not everyone was celebrating. “It’s mixed emotions for sure,” said Sean Hayes, president of the Saanich School District Teachers’ Association. “It’s relief that we’re entering the school year in a much more settled state with the prospects of a quiet and relatively peaceful year. “That’s a relief, but we’re also not happy because the major issues for teachers remain unchanged: oversized classes, poor support for special needs students and dwindling resources.” After a year of stalled contract negotiations and six months of work-to-rule job action culminating in a walkout last March, B.C.’s 41,000 public school teachers came to a collective agreement on June 26. The short-term contract, which is valid until just June 2013, offers some degree of relief for Hayes. But others, such as Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association president Tara Ehrcke, stands vehemently against the plan. Though unlikely, Ehrcke said, the possibility exists of job disruptions through the fall. “There will be a lot of teachers returning to school this fall with a real sense of disappointment and we’re also going to see some larger classes than we’ve seen in a number of years,” Ehrcke said. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see individual teachers taking a step back from some extracurricular activities, simply because they have larger classes and more responsibilities.” Although teachers are happy to be heading back to work fully and completely, Hayes said,

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Vic High principal Randi Falls, seated, helps new student Lulu Wise, 14, rearrange her Grade 9 class schedule, as Wise’s mom looks on. Students were at the school last week adjusting their schedules in time for this week’s return to classes. they’re upset about how the last round of bargaining went. “There may be a little holdover,” he added. During an Aug. 28 teleconference, Education Minister George Abbott said he was hoping for a much more positive, harmonious year in terms of labour relations. “We do have the second year of the two-year agreement still to go,” Abbott said. “That will likely see, perhaps in March or April, a recommencement of bargaining discussions, but I’m hoping that this year gives us an opportunity to try to build at least a little better relationship between government and the teachers’ federation and between government educational partners, including the teachers’ federation.” Abbott will not be involved in much of those discussions, however, since after 16 years as an MLA, he announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection in the spring. “We’ve been in the same drama for 40 years,” said Thomas Fleming, University of Victoria professor emeritus in education. “Teachers complaining about government; government saying teachers are withholding services. The dialogue doesn’t change; the actors don’t change. Essentially this dialogue is no dialogue. It’s not going any place. It’s a system built for another age.”

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Despite the history of unrest at the provincial level, teachers and administrators are expecting a relatively calm school year across the region. After 11 years as superintendent of the Greater Victoria School District, John Gaiptman said 2011-12 was by far his most difficult year. Like people on both sides of the dispute, he looks forward to a smoother road ahead. “This year we are really focused on the important things,” Giptman said. “(Those are) creating classes that are flexible and relevant and engaging for our students … that will be the reason for any actions we take.” nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Student numbers Projected full-time student enrolment for 2012-13 ■ K-12 public schools in B.C.: estimated 534,691, compared to 540,696 for the September 2011, 6,005 fewer students ■ Greater Victoria School District: estimated 18,825, compared to 18,995 in 2011. ■ Camosun College: estimated 9,300 students, up two per cent from 2011-12. ■ University of Victoria: Expected to surpass 20,000 this year; last year 20,199 students enrolled.

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Schools get back to the real job The summer holiday is over and school kids are back in the classrooms for another 10 months of education. Along with the ABCs and three Rs, this year they might even get report cards. This year students and their parents don’t have to worry about scrapped after-school activities or navigating the simmering tensions between teachers and administrators. In September 2011, students entered classrooms with teachers on a work-to-rule job action. Instruction didn’t stop, but teachers didn’t write report cards, wouldn’t host parentteacher conferences after school hours and in some cases, coaching for sports teams was taken over by volunteer parents. In the Saanich and Sooke school districts, for example, the administrators – principals, vice-principals, superintendents, managers – scrambled to cover watching elementary kids at recess and after school. A three-day strike in March capped off a terrible year in public education. This year classrooms are somewhat back to normal, but the labour war between teachers and government remains – especially with the issue of class size and composition. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is suing the government to regain bargaining rights over these points, and to challenge the hated Bill 22. BCTF has a court date in December. This kind of posturing could be moot. Education Minister George Abbott said that he expects the next round of bargaining with teachers to begin next March or April 2013, mere months before next provincial election. By then Abbott, and many other high-profile Liberals, will be coasting toward retirement. This awkward gap between the start of the school year now and the likely demise of the ruling Liberal government means it could be a quiet year for labour relations in education. The BCTF won’t waste its time seriously negotiating with a lame-duck administration when it could re-start negotiations with a more labour-friendly NDP government. Outgoing Liberals will be more than happy to hand this hornet’s nest to their friends across the aisle. 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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Separating oil from manure I was as surprised as anyone lution identified. By far the largest to hear about the plan by this source was oil runoff from land into newspaper’s owner, David Black, to drains, from oil changes, municipal begin regulatory work on and industrial wastes and an oil refinery for Kitimat. other sources: 363 million I’ll leave it to others to gallons. comment on the practiBilge cleaning and other cality of that plan, and routine ship maintenance whether it would make added 137 million gallons, the proposed Northern four times the tanker spill Gateway pipeline project average. more acceptable to B.C.’s Air pollution from government and populavehicles and industry tion. Black Press news deposited hydrocarbon coverage, columns, letters particles equal to another to the editor and other Tom Fletcher 97 million gallons; natural reader comments are not seeps added 62 million B.C. Views affected by this project, gallons; offshore drilling and there has been a discharges accounted for range of views expressed already. 15 million gallons. Whatever the merits of the refinSo that’s the first thing to underery idea, it has advanced the debate stand. It’s not tankers and pipelines over pipelines and the place of oil in doing most of the polluting. It’s you our society. And that’s a good thing, and me. because as someone with a basic Then there is the propaganda knowledge of chemistry and some about greenhouse gas emissions experience in oil refining, I have from the oil sands crude. Actor noticed a lot of ignorance about the Robert Redford is one of the highsubject. est-profile pitchmen for the false Today I’d like to address some notion that “tar sands” oil generates of the main misconceptions, which three times the greenhouse gases have been exploited by some oppoas conventional oil. nents. The first one is oil pollution The facts are clear. The most in general and how it gets into the widely cited source is a graph environment. prepared by Cambridge Energy A global study by the SmithsoResearch Associates, which shows nian Institution in 1995 calculated that 75 per cent of greenhouse the amount of oil making its way gases from all types of crude occur into oceans this way: when the gasoline, jet fuel and dieBig tanker spills accounted for sel are burned by the end user. 37 million gallons a year, about five Yes, there are variations in emisper cent of the total marine oil polsions on the remaining quarter.

Emissions from mined oil sands crude are slightly higher than steam extraction, which is slightly higher than conventionally drilled and pumped crude. The most greenhouse gas-intensive crude used in North America is California heavy crude, which is conventionally drilled. Burning coal produces far more greenhouse gases than oil, as University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver has calculated. Two U.S. environmental groups, including the one fronted by Redford, have lately been promoting a study that suggests oil sands crude is more corrosive to pipelines. False, says the industry, showing analysis of pipes that have carried diluted bitumen for decades. The Trans-Mountain pipeline has been carrying crude from Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state for more than 60 years. It has periodically carried heavy crude for 40 years, and diluted bitumen for 25 years. Some of that crude is refined in Washington and the gasoline and diesel barged up to supply B.C. gas stations. And of course Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and all other B.C. islands depend on marine fuel shipments. And let’s not forget the most common heavy oil used in B.C. It’s called asphalt. –Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘It’s not tankers and pipelines doing the most polluting. It’s you and me.’

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LETTERS Traffic changes to park not appreciated by former staffer Re: Traffic changes to Beacon Hill Park I was the supervisor of Beacon Hill Park for 12 years, from 1986 to 1998, and am now retired. Current road closures in the park are not working. The only closure need was that of Park Boulevard and Heywood Avenue, as this was a short cut through from James Bay to Fairfield for workers, shoppers and speeders. Now with the closure of Bridge Way and the wagon wheel flower bed, 25 to 30 parking spaces have been eliminated. These were used for weddings, seniors’ picnics and seniors’ vans, and the right side of Bridge Way for walkers and wheelchairs. Access to the closest washroom, the bandshell and the playground is more difficult. Why was the entrance to the park from Dallas Road closed?

Many people drive through the park daily as their mobility is no longer great. Parking near the cricket grounds is difficult to reach and is non-existent near the totem pole. Maintenance has fallen. Grass is being removed and replaced with sword ferns, which are not being trimmed, and with mulch. Weeds are spreading, half the rose beds have been removed, as they have in much of Victoria. The park used to have 30,000 summer annuals and 30,000 winter and spring plants, but not any more. Let’s get Beacon Hill Park back to what it was. Open Heywood Road southbound, from Bridge Way, one way only. Reopen Circle Drive. Make the parking accessible for seniors and picnickers. Let’s make it once again the greatest public park in British Columbia. Finn Andersen Victoria

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Tree men do park maintenance Bartlett Tree Experts workers John Finlayson, left, and Paul Buckley clear the hollowed trunk of a tree cut down on Cook Street near the playground in Beacon Hill Park. They said the tree likely had a fungal infection before it was attacked by bugs that devoured the inside of the tree.

Readers respond: Speeding taxis, carriage horses, globe opposition, pedestrians Ogden Point noise is problematic Re: Harbour Authority takes on speeding taxis (News, Aug. 15) The summer tourist season in Victoria brings with it higher levels of traffic noise I can attest to traffic noise on Douglas Street in James Bay, close to Dallas Road. Other streets are also affected. I question whether and when any traffic noise (and speed) studies have been done in this residential area? Douglas Street is a main thoroughfare. There are many cars, ambulances, fire trucks, motorbikes, trucks of all sizes and buses of all types. These vehicles emit all types of constant noise: brakes, grinding bus gears, excessive truck and car acceleration, horns, the particular whine of motorbikes, loud radios with occasional “pump-upthe-volume” audio systems and voices yelling. When cruise ships arrive, we have the additional constant stream of various buses, mostly the older, noisier, louder ‘Cruise Victoria’ buses, all bearing the hundreds and hundreds of tourists to and fro, often late in the evening (sometimes after 11 p.m.), often in a very big hurry. What creates the necessity for what sounds

like speeding buses? The floor of my apartment shakes with the vibration of some of these large vehicles. I have tried to ignore the noise, but my body is still affected. It is difficult to sleep. Science Daily and the World Health Organization create reports on traffic noise mentioning high blood pressure, stress hormones and heart problems. Can anything be done for James Bay residents to improve on this traffic noise situation? Pat Nichols Victoria

Tour bus issue bigger than horses Re: Quaint tradition questioned (News, Aug. 8) As an animal rights advocate, my vote is to keep the horse-drawn carriages in Victoria because: 1. It is good for the horses. The Clydesdales are working horses who need a job to do. They keep fit and strong, and are well treated and cared for. But if they are no longer working and producing, they may be regarded as liabilities to their owners. 2. It is good for the tourists and the tourist industry. It is a charming way to see Victoria, and

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Carriage horses are appropriately used and cared for, while buses causes problem downtown, reader says . children are often thrilled with the animals. 3. It is good for the drivers. The young people who drive the carriages are learning many skills, and their work is great summer employment. The carriages hold only four to eight people, so for every eight tourists one driver is employed, whereas with the tour buses the ratio is potentially 40 to 1, or more. 4. It is good for the environment. Some of the tour buses spew black smoke that pollutes and makes it very unpleasant for people downtown. Horses do no such harm. In the past 20 years, as far as I am aware, there have been no incidents with the horses except the recent one caused by a tour bus, which thankfully resulted in no injuries. Why

then are we talking about removing them? The tour buses are more of a problem, and with the recent tragic death, perhaps show themselves to be more of a danger. Let’s look at what needs to be done about them, not the horses. My only suggestion would be that the owners be required to keep the horses’ fringes trimmed to at least one inch above the eye. Occasionally this is overlooked, and the horses cannot see properly when their vision is obscured. Ruth Magnusson James Bay

Globe opposition raises eyebrows Re: Historic globe project hits stumbling block (News, Aug. 15)

In the early 18th century, England was flexing its muscle as an emerging world power. The foundation of this island nation’s might and income rested upon its maritime supremacy. Yet the increased trade and expanding navy of the British Empire were threatened by the uncertainty of oceangoing navigation. Securing prize money from the Board of Longitude proved as hard for John Harrison as creating his legendary marine chronometer, partly due to powerful opposition from royal astronomer Nevil Maskelyne and a rival for the prize. Ultimately, King George III had to intervene on Harrison’s behalf to procure his rightful winnings. It could be argued Maskelyne’s denial of the merits of Harrison’s chronometers set the search for simplifying longitude back a hundred

years. The same could be said of the ne’er-do-wells opposing the publication of Sam Bawlf’s findings as you reported. Bill Irvine Saanich

Pedestrians need to be street-wary Last month’s pedestrian death on Douglas Street is a sad reminder that when pedestrians and motor vehicles compete for space, the results can be fatal. The pedestrian may be in a crosswalk, but it really offers no protection all by itself. What amazes me is how many pedestrians step off the curb, either into a crosswalk, or to just plain jaywalk, without a single glance around to see if a vehicle is coming. No amount of traffic engineering is going to make our streets safer as long as so few bother to look before they leap. Robert McInnes Victoria

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Grandmothers ride for grandmothers Arnold Lim News staff

Thirty cyclists with an average age of 65, with numerous hip and knee replacements and life-threatening illness between them, head out for a 275-kilometre journey on Friday. The Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Tour are putting their rubber to the road for their less-fortunate counterparts in Africa in September. “(A total of 40 to 60 per cent of orphaned grandchildren in Africa are raised by their grandparents,” said tour organizer Jocelyn Green. “I have the benefit of living in this country with clear water, air and food. Grandmothers in Africa are caring for their grandchildren when their own children have died.” The 64-year-old Saanich resident, who hadn’t previously ridden 20 kilometres in one stretch, created the tour after seeing the success of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Tour de Rock. She said if seniors in Africa can raise their grandchildren under the weight of poverty, cycling 275 kilometres is a small price to pay. “I have seen the different grandparents raising their grandchildren with so little,” Green said. “Anyone who is a grandparent realizes how precious these children are and how much care they need.” Sixteen grandmothers banded together for the inaugural 2007 tour in the hopes of raising $100 each. To their surprise, they raised 10 times that, collecting $16,000 in nickels, dimes and small bills for the Stephen Lewis’ Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign.

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Victoria riders participating in the 2012 Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Tour head out on a practice ride along the Galloping Goose Trail. The group begins their 275-kilometre quest in Campbell River this Friday. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

The local group has cumulatively raised more than $200,000 over five tours and hopes the sixth annual trek takes them over the $250,000 mark. “That money will go such a long, long way in Africa,” said rider Joanne Egan, 63, who join her teammates on a 100-kilometre training ride every Monday morning. “The poverty there is unbelievable. I have never witnessed anything like that.” The program donates 100 per cent of proceeds to the cause, taking nothing for administration. In fact, Egan pays $220 to be a part of the trip on top of her own fundraising. The team rolls out of Rotary Park in Campbell River on Friday and is due to arrive around 3 p.m. at Victoria’s St. John the Divine church this Sunday – which happens to be Grandparents Day. Egan’s participation became more meaningful after seeing the povertystricken lifestyle firsthand after she trav-

elled to an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where her daughter adopted a 15-month-old boy who lived in a small room with 10 other children. “That trip changed my life. My need for things has diminished. We have so much and they have so little,” Egan said. For the Sidney resident, her new grandson, his former home and the African grandmothers struggling to raise their grandchildren are top of mind. Egan ignores the aches and pains of her body, knowing she is one of the fortunate ones. “It is such a struggle for them, every day. I saw people with severe disabilities sleeping in metal boxes not much bigger than coffins,” she said. “I feel so fortunate, I have healthy grandchildren, and I am certainly happy I don’t have to bring them up.” For more information or to donate, please go online to bit.ly/VG4Acycle. editor@vicnews.com

Meat-filled shoes ‘sick’ hoax Victoria police investigating Clover Point incident as public mischief Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Whomever placed a meat-like substance and bones into three childrens shoes found last week committed a “pretty sick” hoax, say Victoria police. “The shoes found yesterday washed up on the beach of Clover Point (Aug. 30) contained non-human remains,” VicPD spokesperson Const. Mike Rus-

sell confirmed Friday. Police are investigating the case as one of public mischief. “(This) hoax caused a significant alarm for our community and caused a lot of people a lot of worry and also expended numerous police resources,” Russell said. Three shoes, including one pair, were found around 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. The first was found by a tourist from the Lower Mainland, who alerted police. Officers who responded, helped by a police canine unit, found two more shoes during a search of the beach. The Clover Point turnaround was closed for about five hours

as police searched the area. Both a local pathologist and a Simon Fraser University forensic anthropologist are analyzing the shoes and contents. “We anticipate being able to show the shoes sometime next week in hopes of generating tips or leads that will help us with this public mischief investigation,” Russell said. Conviction on public mischief carries up to a five-year prison sentence. Anyone with information on the hoax should call VicPD at 250-995-7444 or CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-TIPS. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Camosun planning upgrade of heritage Young building Province contributes $1.3 million to fund renovations A nearly century-old building at Camosun College has been many things over the years: Victoria Normal School in 1915, a military hospital during the Second World War and home to Victoria College until Camosun opened in 1970. This year the Young building will be the focus of a renewal and restoration process, buoyed

by the province’s $1.3-million capital funding investment in Camosun College, announced Aug. 24. About $700,000 will be used for campus upkeep. Taxpayers are providing $52 million for Camosun's operations for 2012-13 – including an allowance for general infrastructure maintenance.

“Camosun has two busy campuses which serve students in over 160 programs,” Kathryn Laurin, Camosun College president said in a statement. “We are pleased that government's investment in capital ensures a vibrant learning environment that supports our learners.” editor@vicnews.com

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Matthews Store Fixtures manager Cindy Bickford, second from left, joins Mustard Seed Food Bank’s Norman Dyrda, left, Cherie Jones, Brent Palmer and Bob Russell in the Mustard Seed warehouse, where only a week’s supply of food remained last week. Matthews is donating 10,000 bags for use during next week’s B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive.

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The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal The Diamond Jubilee Medals are a way to recognize outstanding Canadians from all walks of life. MLA Maurine Karagianis has the honour to award four of these Medals in the constituency of Esquimalt–Royal Roads. To be eligible for this honour, a person must: Ɓ be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, and must reside in Esquimalt–Royal Roads; Ɓ have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada; and Ɓ be alive on February 6th, 2012, the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date. For a nomination form, please contact the Esquimalt–Royal Roads community office at 250-479-8326 or maurine.karagianis.mla@leg.bc.ca. Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. A small committee of community representatives will review the nominations. Please visit www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee for more information on the medal. Deadline for nominations is September 12th, 2012 at 12:00 noon.

Thanksgiving food drive happens next week Local food banks are hoping fortunate families will help feed more than 7,000 people this Thanksgiving. Next week, B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive volunteers will be dropping off donation bags to Greater Victoria households. Those bags will be picked up – hopefully packed full of non-perishable goods – on Sept. 15 starting at 9:30 a.m. “We decided it was important that we have a day of service in our community, that we make as much of an effort as possible to connect to members of our community through service,” said Deborah Nohr, the food drive’s Victoria-area organizer.

She said the Mustard Seed food bank is currently at its lowest level in 20 years, and she hopes the Thanksgiving drive will help ease that crisis. Last year, the drive brought in $1,700 in food throughout Greater Victoria. “The goal is to continue to grow every year,” Nohr said. A volunteer initiative put on by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in conjunction with several local business sponsors, the food drive collected 250,000 pounds of food in 50 towns and cities across B.C. last year. Local donations will stock food banks in Victoria, Sidney, Goldstream and on Salt Spring Island. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Café Scientifique visits fist stars of the universe Kim Venn, associate professor in the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Victoria leads a trip toward the first stars in the universe next week during a free public talk Sept. 11. The Canada research chair and

expert in the chemistry of stars will kick off the department’s popular Café Scientifique series at 6:30 p.m. at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. Café Scientifique aims to foster informal discussion in a public setting. For more information contact pritchet@uvic.ca. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Four B.C. Liberals bow out in week of transition List grows of MLAs not seeking re-election in the spring of 2013

couver-False Creek in 2009, was appointed tiative since the 2009 election is the rejected to the children’s ministry by Clark last harmonized sales tax. year. “What B.C. needs is a better government, Les issued a statement from his constitu- not a better campaigner,” Dix said. ency office, saying it was a difficult decision Other B.C. Liberals who announced they to leave a political career that started as a are not running again include Saanich North Chilliwack councillor in 1983 and led to four and the Islands MLA Murray Coell, Kamterms as a B.C. Liberal MLA. loops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger, A former public safety minister, Les most Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy, Vanrecently served as parliamentary secretary couver-Fairview MLA Kash Heed, Surreyto the premier. Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer and Penticton “I trust I have been able to represent the MLA Bill Barisoff. people of Chilliwack well and hope they will Former cabinet ministers Barry Penner forgive any shortcomings on my part,” Les said. Falcon, Les and McNeil all confirmed they will serve out their current terms until the election set for May 2013. Premier Christy Clark issued a statement praising all three retiring MLAs. Commenting on Falcon’s decision Wednesday, Clark 98 downplayed the departures 88¢ 1 2 00 and said the turnover offers a 5 99 799 chance for renewal. NDP leader Adrian Dix contrasted the departure of forf our new for mer leadership candidates Abbott and Falcon with his team, where his leadership rivals Mike Farnworth and in today’s paper! John Horgan are staying on along with former leader Carole James. Dix agreed with Abbott’s assessment that Clark is a on all NEW FALL ARRIVALS! great campaigner, but added that doesn’t change the fact LIMITED TIME ONLY! that the main government ini-

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Shuswap MLA George Abbott is following fellow B.C. Liberal leadership contender Kevin Falcon into political retirement. Chilliwack MLA John Les also announced last Thursday that he will not run in the 2013 election, and Children and Family Development Minister Mary McNeil released a statement saying she has made the same decision. Falcon, the threeterm MLA for SurreyCloverdale, resigned as finance minister Wednesday. Premier Christy Clark said all MLAs have been asked George Abbott to declare their intentions by the end of the summer, and she will unveil a cabinet shuffle next week. Abbott said he expects to be dropped from cabinet as the B.C. Liberal election team is assembled, but he plans to continue to work on the election platform as he serves out his fourth term as MLA. With 33 years in elected office at the local and provincial level, and at age 59, Abbott said he will not be making any comebacks in the future. Abbott served as health and aboriginal relations minister and is currently education minister. McNeil, elected MLA for Van-

and Iain Black resigned their seats last year and were replaced by NDP MLAs in a pair of by-elections. Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen quit the B.C. Liberal Party in March and joined the B.C. Conservatives. NDP MLAs Dawn Black (New Westminster) and Mike Sather (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows) announced they are retiring next year, and Dix said there may be more. editor@vicnews.com

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Student’s short film accepted to international film festival Gaston’s work shows startling maturity Natalie North News staff

As Connor Gaston’s classmates watched a sneak peek of his latest film, Bardo Light, the University of Victoria writing student kept his eyes glued on one friend who was visibly swept away during the 10-minute short. “It seemed like he was actually invested in the story,” said 23-year-old Gaston. “And whenever it’s a sci-fi story, or something you might not actually believe, it’s nice to get that reaction – even if it’s just for that moment.” This summer, the list of those invested in the drama inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead and Gaston having seen pug dogs watch television, expanded beyond Gaston’s supporters at UVic to include the programmers at the Toronto International Film Festival. Bardo Light, a reference to the light we cannot resist and would rather watch than breathe, now makes its big screen premier this weekend alongside the world’s top films at TIFF 2012. “There’s a maturity to his voice as a film director that’s quite startling, considering how long he’s been making films,” said Maureen Bradley, filmmaker and professor of screenwriting at UVic. “I see these kind of

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have this camera that they use in Hollywood and if the story’s half-decent, what’s stopping me?” Gaston shot the film between Gabriola Island and Victoria, with a small volunteer crew and cast that includes local actors Chris Mackie, Donna Barnfield and Shaan Rahman with cameos from Gaston’s family dog Sally and his father, fiction author Bill Gaston. Bradley describes the film as chilling,

almost horrifying and ultimately moving through its use of metaphor similar to Gaston’s previous work. Gaston is reluctant to make any statements on the recurring theme of his films. “That’s for other people to decide. I’m just thinking about story. A good story: that’s all I care about,” he said. “If you want to make a movie, go do it. … You can shoot a movie on your phone. It shouldn’t be about the production value at all. Start off with a good story, a good character, whatever it may be and go out and shoot. You’ll learn a lot and you’ve got nothing to lose.” Though attending TIFF equipped with a feature film pitch and a freshly-printed set of business cards, Gaston plans to return to Victoria after the event and study screenwriting as a graduate student under Bradley’s guidance. “I think it’s really good for Victoria that he’s sticking close and I hope we don’t lose him to L.A.” Bradley said. “He’s going to miss the first week of class, but I figured that was alright. I’m not going to dock him any marks for going to the Toronto International Film Festival. I figured it was a pretty good excuse.” Also on the TIFF program this year: Frost, a sci-fi adventure short, written and directed by Jeremy Ball and starring Emily Piggford, both fellow UVic alumni. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Cirque du Soleil brings magic to Memorial Quidam captures the imagination Kevin Mills Black Press

Cirque du Soleil’s production of Quidam opens tonight (Sept. 5) at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre. While the performance itself has been called “spectacular” by critics, what goes on beforehand is equally impressive. Performers, musicians, costume designers and more were busy examining the stage in preparation for the show. As acrobats hung from the ceiling, skippers warmed up back stage. Jessica Leboeuf, spokesperson for Quidam said it takes 13 months for the production to be ready for a live perfor-

mance. different acts for Quidam, and Quidam features everything while she likes them all, she from acrobats to jugglers, seems to have found her niche clowns, skippers and a live high above the stage. band. “I learned aerial hoops after “Half of the time the per- being here for two and a half formers are following the years. That’s the act I perform music and half of the time the almost every night.” music is followThe hoops ing the perforhas Cameron “I still get mance,” Leboeuf forming nervous. … Before it pase rhigh said. as 12 Julie Cameron was scary-nervous but metres above is a 23 year old stage and now it’s nervous in a the aerial artist who like all Quidam has performed in good way.” acts, requires Quidam for the hours of prac- Julie Cameron past five years. tice. Born in the UK, “Almost she originally started out as a every day we do practice. It gymnast. But once she saw a goes in cycles. Sometimes you Cirque du Soleil show, she was feel great for 10 weeks and hooked. then you could have a really “That’s when I knew this bad 10 weeks and you’re in was something I really wanted pain. Most acrobats, they to do.” always have something wrong She has performed in three with them, but we’re all very

well trained so it’s not that dangerous.” Cameron has performed thousands of times, all over the world. “I still get nervous, just a little bit anxious. Before it was scary-nervous but now it’s nervous in a good way,” she said. While audiences are always appreciative of the performer’s talents, the acrobats themselves sometimes forget how impressive their routines can be. “We’re in a little bubble here. So when you speak to people outside the bubble then you are reminded of where you are and what you do and how important it is,” she said. Tickets are available at selectyourtickets.com . Quidam runs in Victoria until Sept. 9. llavin@vicnews.com

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Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam opens tonight (Sept. 5) at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre.

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The town plaza at Uptown is officially open to the public. An area once blocked off to pedestrians and cars was unveiled to the public during a ceremony Wednesday morning. “Those of you who remember the old Town and Country remember that four years ago if you were standing in this location, you would’ve been slightly south of Peter’s Ice Cream… and standing in an Sharon Tiffin/News staff actual parking lot with about three trees in sight,” Geoff Nagle, director of devel- Esquimalt First Nation dancers Marcus Goldsmith, opment with Morguard Investments, the Shawn Bryce and Teddy Sampson bless the newly unveiled plaza fountain in Uptown. owner of Uptown, said at the unveiling. A grassy square lined with pink and blue flowers now sits in the boulevard, with benches use and events such as these. for the public. “This is a central part of Uptown, the plaza here. The centre of the square holds a large, almond We’re looking forward to our community gathering shaped mosaic representing traditional Coast Sal- here on many occasions,” Leonard said. ish art with four thunderbirds and two human The First Nations mosaic, which acts as the base heads; one male and one female. of a fountain in the boulevard, has been a year-andThe opening of the boulevard and unveiling of a-half in the making, according to Wilson. the artwork, done by artist Joe Wilson, is the latest Wilson designed the artwork with Chris Macmilestone for the upscale shopping centre. Donald of Eagle Feather Gallery. It also marks the start of Uptown’s phase two The mosaic contains more than 4,000 pieces of – getting retailers and businesses into the empty blue, green and yellow glass tile. At night, the botstorefronts set to open by next spring. tom of the fountain lights up. At the unveiling, Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard Standing in front of the mosaic after the cerwas more than pleased with the latest phase of emony, Wilson laughed as a little boy ran through the project. “I think the best thing I can say is that the fountain. it looks better than the drawing – it’s that good,” Seeing the final product is totally exhilarating, he said. he said. “There’s no disappointment with what’s hap“I just hope that it will bless everyone that sees pening here at Uptown.” it, that’s what I want, is the children to be blessed A public celebration, with live music, kids’ activi- … and moms and dads,” Wilson said. “And I hope ties and cupcake decorating, followed the unveil- that it’ll bring everyone some joy.” ing. reporter@vicnews.com The town plaza was designed for community

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Show and Shine, dance to help light up winter event Daniel Palmer News staff

Winter break is likely the last thing on the minds of families right now, as they juggle the last-minute shopping runs for back-to-school supplies and sort out extracurricular activities. But Esquimalt’s Celebrations of Lights organizers are hoping an end-of-summer car show and dance will light the way to a successful December event this year. “Not only are we bringing an extra event to Esquimalt, we also are fundraising for the annual event that we’ve always had,” said Coun. Meagan Brame. Fellow organizer Murray Boyce hopes all Capital Region classic car owners will roll out for one last summer event, at the Esquimalt curling rink on Saturday, Sept. 15 at noon. “They want to see Sharon Tiffin/News staff everybody that has Esquimalt Coun. Meagan Brame and Virtual Elvis, a.k.a. Scott an interest in the MacDonald are reflected in the hood of a 1950 Ford Woody to help motor sports hobby, promote the upcoming car show and dance at Esquimalt’s Archie from vintage cars Browning Centre. The events happen Sept. 15. to hot rods, motor Bride’s and Groom’s

bikes, classics and wooden boats. Any motorized vehicle,” said car enthusiast Bob Painton. He plans to show several of his vintage rides at the event, including a 1950 Ford Woody. “I can’t help myself,” he said, standing in the garage of his childhood home on Tillicum Road, where many of the lovingly restored vehicles are kept. “It’s a passion.” Brame said car owners can display

their rides for free, while attendees will pay $10 for both the show and the dance that follows. She’s been amazed by the number of local classic car enthusiasts in the area since getting involved with the event. “There’s guys in Esquimalt who have had these old cars for 50 years, like the Ferris brothers and Kendal brothers,” Painton said, adding he hopes to see them at the curling rink. The dance will

be hosted by Scott MacDonald, otherwise known as Virtual Elvis, and his wife Nathalie Karine, singing classics from the 1940s and beyond. Organizers will also be taking unwrapped gift donations for CFAX Santa’s Anonymous, giving each donor a chance to win Vancouver Canucks tickets. For more information, visit celebrationoflights.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Highland Pacific hosts summer fundraiser Applications for the first Golf to Conquer Cancer cross-Canada day of golf are being accepted at Highland Pacific Golf. The 2013 event, slated for next July 25, will see thousands of golfers play in four-person teams, using a maximum of four clubs each, for four hours under a Texas scramble format. Players are required to raise at least $360 for the cause. For more information, drop by Highland Pacific at 450 Creed Rd. (250-478-4653) near Victoria General Hospital, or visit www.golftoconquercancer.ca. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Bosa Properties marketing and development associate Rob Elliott plugs in a BosaVolt charger to a vehicle at the Promontory Bayview Place building site in Vic West. spur other developers into following suit. For information on Promontory or BosaVolt, visit bosaproperties.com/promontory.

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Sylvia Main, operator of the Fairholme Manor Inn in Rockland, has released her second cookbook, Easy Elegance from Fabulous Fairholme. The book, with breakfast, lunch and dinner suggestions, runs $29.95 and can be found in local bookstores … Dr. Malcolm Walker opened Biosundara at Uptown next to Urban Barn, in the same building as Future Shop. The medi-spa offers leading-edge cosmetic treatments and is open seven days per week. For more information visit biosundara.com … Stephen Whipp Financial at Manulife Securities Incorporated has moved into a bigger space, at 734 Goldstream Ave. The expanded space will help accommodate advisors Stephen Whipp and Annette Quan and their staff. For information visit stephenwhipp.com … Ruffell and Brown Interiors is celebrating 25 years in business this year. The blinds and draperies specialist, selected first in the News’ 2012 Best of the City reader poll, is located at 2745 Bridge St., or visit ruffell-brown.com … The Oak Bay Beach Hotel added former Hotel Grand Pacific chef Brock Bowes as executive chef to its staff ahead of its October opening. To submit business news, send an email to editor@vicnews.com.

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Rugby internationals coming to Victoria Rugby Canada to host Americas Rugby Championship Travis Paterson News staff

Twickenham, Bear Mountain Stadium is not. But the artificial turf field is undeniably Canada’s home for rugby, new and all, and its about to host six major International Board Rugby tests as the Americas Rugby Championship comes to town Oct. 12 to 20. The men’s 15s tournament won’t just survive out of Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford, it’ll thrive, said Mike Chu, Rugby Canada general manager of operation. “The seats are close to the field and it’s international rugby in an intimate setting. The community is excited and supportive and we can’t wait to fill all 2,800 seats.” That’s 2,800 seats, with added bleachers. Not the 82,000 of England’s Twickenham, but hey, it’s a start. Included in the Americas championship are Canada, ranked 13th in the world, U.S.A. (17), Uruguay (21st) and the favourite, Argentina (eighth), which was originally planning to host the tournament.

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Coach Kieran Crowley will lead Canada on its campaign to the RWC 2015. The round robin tourney will happen with two matches a day on three separate occasions, Oct. 12, 16 and 20. It’s a crucial stage in the development of Canada’s domestic players as they campaign for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, said coach Kieran Crowley. “Each team will have its country’s best non-professional players and many of them we’ll see at the 2015 RWC.” Locally, the size of the event also serves to raise rugby’s profile, a reminder of the Canadian tax dol-

lars invested in the Rugby Canada Centre of Excellence, also situated at Bear Mountain Stadium. “It’s a great vote of confidence from the IRB to get this tournament. They hold strict guidelines around their standards,” Crowley said. Coincidently, Crowley offered his own vote of confidence. The former New Zealand All Black affirmed his commitment to lead Rugby Canada to the 2015 RWC, something that was in question earlier this summer. Reports from New Zealand listed Crowley as a finalist for the head coaching job of New Zealand’s Auckland Blues, which compete in the elite Super Rugby 15. The team hired another former All Black, the great John Kirwan. “That was just a sign that at some stage I would like to go back to New Zealand, but that’s all it was,” Crowley said. “I’m here for the next four years.” Looking ahead to the ARC, talk centres on Argentina. It’s no secret Argentina has been a major target of the IRB’s growth plan in recent years. This summer Argen-

tina was added to the Tri Nations rugby championship, now known simply as the Rugby Championship, against superpowers South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Thusly Argentina will send a secondary squad to Victoria, but one that will be strong enough to win it all. Uruguay and U.S.A. will be in the same situation as Canada, using its top domestic players. One significant factor for Canada is the turf. It’s one of the few IRB sanctioned artificial turfs used in international play. More importantly, it’s the home training ground of Rugby Canada. “We welcome the (other teams)

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Head coach Dave Lowry of the Victoria Royals won’t let on just which youngster has a chance to crack the lineup this fall. The Royals preseason continues against Kelowna in Maple Ridge on Friday (Sept. 7), in Kelowna on Saturday, and back to Victoria against the Vancouver Giants on Sept. 15. “Right now I’m not singling anyone out,” Lowry said the day prior to starting the preseason on Aug. 30. “Some guys have earned their right to play some exhibition games.” The former Calgary Flames assistant coach also wouldn’t dispel a scenario, however, where both 16-year-old defencemen Joe Hicketts and Jack

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Hooker Ryan Hamilton (UVic Vikes) and centre Mike Scholz (Castaway Wanderers) from the national men’s rugby team hope to represent Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship.

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Victoria Royals hopeful Clay Spencer carries the puck against the Kamloops Blazers in Kamloops on Aug. 30. Walker could make the team. The speedy blueliners are equal parts flashy, yet undersized. “It’s going to be a good battle and I’ve said before, age is nothing. If you’re good enough, that’s what will determine who makes the team.” Last week the Royals made some key signings, led by that of Czech import goalie, 17-yearold Patrik Polivka. The club

also inked four 16-year-olds, forwards Brandon Fushimi and Michael Bell, defenceman Ryan Gagnon and goaltender Michael Herringer, and some 1013 Fushimi, from Colorado, stands out as the only nondrafted player. After impressing at last year’s rookie camp Fushimi was protected on the Royals’ 50-man list. sports@vicnews.com

Rugby World Cup veteran Ryan Hamilton, national centre Mike Scholz, and other players from the Canadian rugby program will lead the first National Youth Rugby Skills Clinic for girls and boys aged 12 to 19. The camp runs Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the turf fields of UVic next to Centennial Stadium. “We want to make it a one-on-one coach to player situation as much as possible,” said Hamilton, a UVic Vikes grad. Fees are $75 per day. To register email Hamilton at Ryan_ Hamilton1@hotmail. com.

and everything, and not to be cliche, but it’s our home,” national team hooker Ryan Hamilton said. sports@vicnews.com

ARC schedule ■ Oct. 12 5:30 p.m U.S.A. vs Argentina 7:30 p.m. Canada vs. Uruguay ■ Oct. 16 5:30 p.m. Uruguay vs. Argentina 7:30 p.m. Canada vs. U.S.A. ■ Oct. 20 5:30 p.m. Uruguay vs. U.S.A. 7:30 p.m. Canada vs. Argentina

Vikes, LISA want female coaches The Lower Island Soccer Association for youth players wants more female coaches, and it wants all of its coaches to be certified by the start of the 2015 Women’s World Cup, hosted by Canada. LISA is not alone UVic Vikes women’s soccer team also wants to engage more female coaches. This fall UVic is running a course titled Moms Coaching Daughters and a new campaign called She Kicks, created by the Vikes Soccer Women’s Alumni. Part of the campaign is to identify female players aged 16-to-18 who are interested in becoming coaches. For more info or to register, contact LISA’s Andrew Latham at headcoach@lowerislandsoccer.com and 250-888-5712, or Vikes coach Tracy David, tdavid@uvic.ca and 250-216-0682.

SPORTS STATS Tennis Island Open Tennis Series at Cedar Hill Rec. Centre, Aug. 20-26 (Seed) Men 3.0 Singles: (2) Josh Manzer d. (1) Joel Boon 7-5; 3-6; 6-1 Men’s 3.5 Singles: Jovan Sihota d. (1) Tim Hoare 6-0; 6-1 Men’s 4.0 Singles: Andres Joseph d. (1) Pat Sails 7-6; 6-3 Men’s 4.5 Singles: Aaron Diemer d. Sam Smyth 6-1; 7-6 Men’s Open Singles: (1) Wesley Bertsch d. (1) Kieran Bertsch 6-3; 6-2 Women’s 3.0 Singles: Jasmine Salehnia d. Georgia Tomsett 6-2; 6-2 Women’s 3.5 Singles: Lucy Ewart d. Tracey Stone 6-4; 3-6; 6-1 Women’s 4.0 Singles: (3) May Leong d. (4) Kim Ott 4-6; 7-5; 6-1 Women’s 4.5 Singles: Jenny Fu d. Kaitlyn Bettaur 6-3; 7-6 Women’s Open Singles: (2) Andjela Stojkovic d. (1) Harjit Gosal 6-2; 3-6; 6-4 Men’s 3.5 Doubles: Hershberg/ Thompson d. Abercrombie/ Sparkes 7-6; 6-1 Men’s 4.5 Doubles: (1) Brachat/ Stoffels d. (1) Baileys/Lee 6-2; 6-3 Men’s Open Doubles: (1) Bertsch/Bertsch d. Miller/Lusignan 6-2; 6-0 Women’s 3.5 Doubles: Trottier/Wooster d. Andrews/ Barbon 6-3; 6-3 Women’s 4.5 Doubles: Won by Heffelﬁnger/Ott in round robin Women’s Open Doubles: Stojkovic/Tronrud d. Gosal/ Takimura 6-4; 6-1 Mixed 8.0 Doubles: Baldwin/Leong d. Ho/Mack 2-6; 6-2; 7-6 Mixed 9.0 Doubles: (1) Bertsch/ Stojkovic d. (2) Bertsch/HartSeeton 6-3; 6-2

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LEGEND 4 wheel Scooter...1 year old, only driven 4 times. Comes with all the bells and whistles...canopy, cane holder, basket and more. Asking $1800 OBO. Also available a $500 ramp for 1/2 price OBO. Phone 250-655-3849.

Frankie’s Burger Enterprises Inc. dba Fatburger (Victoria, BC) hiring for Food Counter Attendant ($10.25/hr) & Food Service Supervisor ($12.00/hr) both 40 hrs/ week+ beneﬁts. Apply by Fax: (604) 637-8874.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com

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Hydraulic Loader Operator/Hoe Chucker • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hooktender Level III OFA would be an asset. Operates on Nootka Island on a 14&7 or 10&4 shift

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QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing northern company. Competitive wages & beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

HOME THEATER Audio system, boxed, never used, $300. Collector plates (endangered species), full set (10), $200. Call (250)474-2325.

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DOWNSIZING SALE. Rocker/Recliner, Sears Special, dark brown, $175, 9 cu ft Kenmore Freezer, $125, Charbroil BBQ, side burner-rotisserie, $150, electric body heater/vibrator, $50. Call 250-655-4185

FABULOUS SWEEPING OCEAN VIEWS Looking for an incredible low maintenance home with minimal yard work, amazing views & move-in ready? Beautiful 2bdrm + large den, two sunrooms, two decks, hardwood ﬂoors, gas F/P, skylights, 2.5 baths, garage + more. Built for view & privacy. 2200 sq ft. Dead-end, quiet street steps to beach. Saxe Point Park area. $575,000. 250-383-0206, 250-382-7890. Seasidevictoria@gmail.com

3-PIECE ANTIQUE Rattan furniture, Imperial Rattan Co. Sofa, chair, ottoman. Great condition. $150. Call (250)6564853 or (250)889-5248 (cell).

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

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WANTED: FLAT screen TV (inexpensive) for a single parent. Please call 250-514-6688

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FREE: PANASONIC 27” TV, works well. (250)477-4887.

SALE: 2 TRAK T 1600 KAYAKS, NEW, 1 Green, 1 Gold, $2250 ea. 250-752-5261 bj-read@telus.net

DRESSER, 6 drawers, in good condition, $25 obo. Call (250)477-4887.

SOOKE RANCHER Beautiful, immaculate, 1,649 sq ft executive rancher located in Whiffen Spit Estates, Sooke, BC. 10,000+ sq ft lot. Asking price $429,900. 250-686-5372

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SOUTH OAK BAY- 650 Victoria Ave. Solid 1939 2 bdrm, 1 bath, sunroom+ patio. 947 sq.ft.+ full 6’ bsmnt. Sep. wired garage, 49’ x 110’ lot. New roof. Natural gas. $550,000. ﬁrm. 1(250)653-9799.

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By Owner, $47,900. 1260sqft, 3 bdrm mobile, exc. cond., 5 new stainless appl, W/D. Fully upgraded. New furnace, air tight stove. Family park. Call (250)478-8455. URGENT SALE! IMMACULATE DOUBLE-WIDE LANNON CREEK $128,000 250-642-5707

PHILLISHAVE RAZOR (brand new), $25. Weight scale, pounds & ounces, $4. (250)380-9596. WOOD TABLE 28”x38”, & chair $25. 7 drawer plywood desk $15. (250)477-1819.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES BLUEBERRIES! Bountiful, Delicious, Certiﬁed Organic. U-Pick $3./lb, bulk $4.50/lb. 1438 Mt Newton XRd. 250652-9035.

MAYFAIR AREA (Open House), Sept. 1, 10:30-12:00 PM. 4 bdrms, 3 bath, 1 bdrm suite. $464,900. 3174 Yew St. 250-812-4910.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

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.

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THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250. 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440.

Sidney Spectacular Rancher. Inside & Out! Very private, 12ft hedge ¾’s way around house. Beautiful exposure on a quiet, well maintained Cul-de-sac! Call 250-656-2222 or for more info: www.propertyguys.com ID#192329

CORDOVA BAY Character House. $599,900. (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Walk out private suite, view, on bike trail. Handicap features. Call 250-818-5397.

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1984 Ingot Dr. Rent-to-Own in Cobble Hill, 2.47 acres, 5 bdrm 2 bath, secluded, nicely landscaped, with pond and fenced, bright & beautiful home close to Shawnigan Lake, 30 minutes to Victoria and 20 minutes to Duncan. $2500/m. $1000/m rent credit. Apply at island-rent-to-own.com (250)709-1062 COLWOOD: 3 or 4 bdrm + hot tub avail Sept. 1. Great family home located on quiet a cul de sac in the desirable Wishart area. $1900/mo inclds water, garbage pickup. You are responsible for 2/3 hydro (you have your own heat thermostat). Private laundry, D/W. Will consider pet (not a fenced yard). Pet deposit req’d, ref’s, Absolutely NO smoking. Call 250-478-4606. SIDNEY. WATERFRONT 3 bdrm, 3 bath, heritage house, $2300 + utils. 250-812-4154.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. 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. 250478-9231. SIDNEY, 1bdrm, bright, freshly painted, close to amens, quiet, N/P, $800 mo. 250-658-9373

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ESQUIMALT LADY: will share home with N/S working lady or student, near bus/shopping, $500. 250-386-1730.

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

SUITES, LOWER LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $900 mo all util’s incl. Avail Sept. 15th. NS/NP. (250)389-0983. MNT DOUG area: Large 1 bdrm, reno’d. Inclusive, small dog welcome, N/S. $850. Call (250)721-0281, (250)858-0807

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1984 380 SE Mercedes, 126. Daily driver, gold with sunroof. Leather interior, no rust. $1800. obo. (250)595-7573.

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $13,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

local, only 65,000 kms. Super clean inside & out. Exc cond. Well maintained. $9900 obo. Call 250-995-1378.

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Arts college starts plan for new home The Canadian College of Performing Arts needs a new home. The college, based in St. Mary’s Anglican Church on Elgin Road for the past 14 years, is considering Carnarvon Park as a future home. “We’re looking for long-term sustainability,” college director Ron Schuster told Oak Bay council recently. “Unfortunately, at our present location, we’ve just outgrown it.”

The 75-student college’s current shared space is about 16,000 square feet, but is without a much-needed dance studio. The proposed facility, estimated at $6 to $9 million, would be about 25,000 sq. ft. The college will seek public input before beginning a feasibility study and fundraising campaign, in hopes the new facility could be complete in three to five years. editor@vicnews.com

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Kelsey Mech, left, Lewis Rhodes, Ariel Tseng and Lucia Orser with the University of Victoria Students’ Society have their flags ready for a world- record attempt for a capture the flag game this Saturday. The event is part of welcome back activities at the university.

UVic hosting world-record game of capture the flag Victoria Sport and Social Club links up with student group Brittany Lee News staff

Heading back to class can be stressful, but the University of Victoria’s Students’ Society has a week of events planned to welcome students back to school. For the first time, the UVSS is holding a variety of events throughout the first week back. The “Campus Kickoff” week features a series of party and fundraising events, and notably, a world-record capture the flag game this Saturday in partnership with the Victoria Sport and Social Club. “We were trying to find something that’s open to everyone on campus and a fun, silly way of starting the year off with a higher

energy campus-wide event,” says tive way,” Rhodes says. Lewis Rhodes, director of events People wanting to participate with the UVSS. in the world record attempt can To get into the Guinness World register online at vssc.ca/ctfRecords, the UVSS needs at least world-record. Registrants will be 250 participants divided into two for the game. As blue and “We were trying to teams, of last week, there yellow, and are were 500 stu- find something that’s encouraged to dents already regshow up decked istered, however, open to everyone on out in school Rhodes expects campus …” colours. about 1,000 playThe game runs – Lewis Rhodes ers to come out. from 2 to 5 p.m. The last camin UVic’s Ring pus wide event the UVSS held Road on Saturday. was a lip dub to Michael Buble’s Registration is at 1 p.m. at Haven’t Met You Yet in 2010. That Petch Fountain. event saw more than 1,000 stuFor more information about dents. Campus Kickoff events, see uvss. “It’s all about creating commu- ca/events/events-calendar. nity on campus… in a fun, posieditor@vicnews.com

The Upper Deck Sports Bar ~ Saturday, Sept. 8th 8:00pm at the Upper Deck Sports Lounge on 229 Gorge Road East, Victoria. Come out and enjoy local blues/rock band, Preston McCool in support of this years Tour de Rock rider Erin Glazier. Garage Sale & BBQ ~ Sunday, Sept. 9th 9:20am to 2:30pm at the Coast Capital Savings on Shelbourne St. Peninsula CO-OPs Free Gas for a Year ~ Happening now until Oct. 2nd Enter to WIN free gas for a year ($2500 value) at all 23 locations on Vancouver Island. Buy a ticket for $5 for your chance to win. Contact South Vancouver Island Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, Linda Tesser Cell: 250.893.4757 ~ Email: ltesser@bc.cancer.ca Visit us on facebook: facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on twitter: @cancersocietybc and mention #CopsforCancerBC

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Sidney market attracts from near and far

Splash down Cindy Nevu (front) and Wendy Ross (second) of Victoria ride the Flume at the 2012 Fair at The PNE. The annual fair, an end-of-summer tradition for thousands of British Columbians, wound up on Labour Day.

Street poll finds that visitors come from around region Devon MacKenzie News staff

Photo courtesy PNE

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre recently set out on a quest to discover something a little more land-oriented than usual. Staff and management from the aquarium took to the streets of the Sidney summer market July 26 and Aug. 2 to find out who exactly made up the mass of people who attend the weekly event. “It’s one of the largest influxes of visitors to the town and knowing where the people are coming from really helps us in directing the marketing of our community,” said Angus Matthews, the executive director of the ocean discovery centre. “We wanted to know where the people coming to the market were travelling from,” added Leshell Michaluk, marketing director for the aquarium. “Were they coming from Victoria? Were they locals? We wanted to know.” They found 34 per cent of market visitors live in Sidney and 83 per cent live in the Capital Region (including the Sidney residents). Sixteen per cent were visitors from outside the Capital region. A staggering 87 per cent of all visitors had been to the Sidney summer market before and the same group said they expect to attend the market an average of 3.7 times this year. “We strongly support the market and look forward to improved success as the town seeks a new operator for 2013 who will do more to co-operate with merchants, upgrade the market and promote Sidney as a great regional destination,” Matthews said. The Town of Sidney is currently accepting requests for proposals to run the Sidney summer market after they terminated the Sidney Business Association’s contract to run the event in July. The year’s summer market season ended in August. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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