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Region’s airport had military beginnings Former Patricia Bay airfield designated as national historic engineering site Don Descoteau News Staff

Ramsay Murray can’t say he was involved in the construction of the former Patricia Bay Airfield. He’s no less a fan of the facility, which began life as a Royal Air Force training station in 1939 and served as the main air base on the Pacific Coast during the Second World War before becoming the Capital Region’s primary land-based air transportation hub. Murray, 86, has been on a mission in recent years. He wanted to see Pat Bay and more than 80 other wartime airfields constructed under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan designated as national historic civil engineering sites. Today (Sept. 7) he’ll get his wish, as the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering – Murray is a member of its national history committee – unveils a plaque at the B.C. Aviation Museum commemorating the military beginnings of what is now know as Victoria International Airport. Completed just in time to begin training air personnel for wartime duty, and to serve as an operational patrol unit watching for submarines off Vancouver Island and B.C.’s North Coast, Pat Bay became the country’s third-largest military airfield. By the war’s end, roughly 7,000 personnel trained or were stationed there. The south island project, planned well before war was declared, was a predecessor for a massive blitz that saw 88 airfields and ancillary buildings constructed in an 18-month period in the early stages of the Second World War. “That was quite a monumental piece of work to execute in that time,” Murray says, noting that $2 billion was spent on

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Ramsay Murray, left, national history committee member with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, and B.C. Aviation Museum librarian Doug Rollins stand next to a Bristol Bolingbroke patrol aircraft at the museum. The society is unveiling a plaque today acknowledging the construction of the Pat Bay airfield for military use. such construction projects in 1940 alone. Canada had the lion’s share of those, but airfields were also built in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, among other countries in the former British Empire. “It really was quite an effort, and that is what we are trying to recognize. It’s an important part of Canadian history.”

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horizons, the idea of building an airport was floated. The Lansdowne civilian airfield, on the current site of that middle school’s playing fields, had been shut down in 1933 after four years in operation and some proponents wanted to find a similarly close-to-town location. But before a site could be agreed upon, the Canadian military took over the discussion. “They wanted something in the Pacific, with tensions growing,” says B.C. Aviation Museum librarian Doug Rollins. “The closest place they could find that suited

their needs of both open land and a harbour was at Pat Bay.” Especially with the outbreak of war in the Pacific, the site became very strategic, both as a training and patrol base, and a staging area for aircraft carrying on to Alaska and Russia. In fact, very few civilian aircraft were allowed on the runways, Rollins says, the exception being the odd Trans-Canada Airlines plane. PLEASE SEE: Pat Bay facility, page A8

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Inclusive johns push boundaries That the University of Victoria Students’ Society transformed two washrooms into gender inclusive facilities in the Student Union Building, may seem an odd step, but it is a welcome one. The goal of the two gender inclusive washrooms – one with a bunch of stalls, the other with stalls and urinals – is to create a safe space for people of all sexual orientations and genders, including the transgendered. People shouldn’t fear entering a public washroom out of fear of not looking “male” or “female” enough, and possibly being ridiculed. This kind of idealistic inclusiveness is perfect for locales such as the UVic student union building, a place that should push the boundaries of society, culture and gender norms. But a gender neutral washroom that is a multistall facility is less likely to have success outside the campus, or even the SUB. It will likely be hard for some men and women to overcome discomfort of the other gender wandering into what has been a singlesex bastion for generations. At the risk of generalizing, many women complain of how men are messy and have poor aim when it comes to the toilet. And for now, the gender neutral washroom is more a statement than a practical solution to people uncomfortable in traditional singlesex washrooms. If a student is in the medical sciences building or the MacLaurin music wing, it’s unlikely he or she would hoof it across campus to make use of the new facility. When UVic moves past its labour issues, it may want to explore the notion of more gender neutral spaces on campus. Universities are places where boundaries are tested; places where the envelope is pushed – and not just by the student union. Student society rep Emily Rogers said she hopes the gender inclusive washroom will, “be a symptom of a larger social change and conception of how people view gender.” If that’s the goal, then kudos to the UVSS. But real change will only be made through widespread support of the initiative by students and faculty. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review 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.

Looking toward greener grass I sometimes envy entertainment what was presumably going to be writers. the sitcom of the decade. Alas, my There seems to be an abnormal hopes were dashed when I learned harvest of comedic fodder in the it was a chance encounter. world of tabloids and celebrity The night before, I witnessed the gossip right now. online world trying to Last week, for example, come to grips with the while I was chasing down celebrity engagement potential candidates for announcement of the upcoming federal Nickelback’s Chad byelection in Victoria, Kroeger and teen-pop photos appeared online sensation Avril Lavigne, of a nude Prince Harry in perhaps the most bizarre a Las Vegas hotel room. — yet firmly appropriate As I researched — pairing since one of previous election results, the Olsen twins was Twitter kept me abreast seen hand-in-hand with of the latest twists and the brother of French Daniel Palmer ex-President curiosities surrounding Nicolas Offbeat and the story. Sarkosy. Who was able to Did Kroeger and offside smuggle a cameraLavigne find solace in equipped mobile phone their mutual small-town past normally paranoid security, Canadian roots and subsequent take multiple compromising shots fame? of a glaze-eyed Harry cueing up an Were they introduced by their eight ball, and then fire them off to hairstylists? the inbox of an ecstatic TMZ editor? Or was it the natural chemical It all led to a jolly good laugh bonding of two people unable at the Prince’s expense. Even the to fully embrace the fashion traditionally Basij-like Buckingham constraints of a post-Y2K world? Palace spin doctors admitted the Surely, the happy couple has royal bachelor is free to act as he some sense of the irony of their pleases behind closed doors. pairing, sitting in the upper echelon The same day, a grainy picture of embarrassing cultural exports surfaced of a confused-looking alongside Celine Dion and Ben comedian, Dave Chappelle, with Mulroney. gaffe-prone Toronto Mayor Rob As I said, it was a busy day in the Ford. world of gossip. It seemed part of an alternate I did my best to ignore the fluff universe where my ideal comedic and dig my heels into real news, but duo had come together to produce it kept pulling me back in like a half-

eaten piece of banoffee pie. I even began pondering the salaries of celebrity gossip copyeditors, researchers and interns. Was I squandering my talent in the cubicle of a community newsroom while these people clinked glasses with the wealthy and beautiful elite? Was I the sucker, patiently putting in my time with the hope of eventually chipping away at the corporate ladder? Then I read a gossip magazine. I had to. It was a boring ferry ride and I had long since exhausted my archived episodes of Mad Men. What I found in this unnamed publication wasn’t actually writing at all. It was a collection of publicists’ press releases, massaged into 1,000 words a piece and laced with perfectly formed quotes to give the appearance of one-on-one interviews. When I arrived at the cover story, Chavril’s airbrushed photos conveyed all the authenticity of a billboard advertisement for chewing gum. It was at that moment I returned to reality. I sunk back in my chair, aware I’d exceeded my voyeuristic quota for the foreseeable future. The envy still lingers, but I’ve had my brief indulgence. I think I’ll go back to real news for now. Daniel Palmer is a reporter with the Victoria News. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Readers respond: Views, seawall, Port Sidney Losing views goes with territory A lot of people grow concerned when someone wants to build within their field of view, especially if they’ve paid a premium for it. But what we keep forgetting – excusable given the local age demographic – is that we live on a peninsula. For anyone who doesn’t understand the meaning of the word, it roughly translates from Latin to “almost an island.” We are surrounded by water and therefore, someone would always have their view obstructed regardless of where we decide to build. But as the great Spock said, the needs of the many (Sidneyites), outweigh the needs of the few (upper class waterfront residents). Noel Gagnon Sidney

Seawall solution poor choice by DFO Re: Seawall walkway won’t be rebuilt (News Review, Aug. 31) It seems ridiculous to me that lock blocks that have stretched for about a kilometre for more than a decade without dire consequences to sea life should now require a “project review” from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, when identical replacement blocks are being considered for the damaged 100 metres. To save time and money, Sidney council has now decided to dump a pile of rocks on the path, thereby shortening this incredibly beautiful walkway that is enjoyed daily by countless people. The DFO is flexing its bureaucratic muscles, just to show it can. Surely a better solution could have been found. Chris Harker North Saanich

Hotelier recalls Port Sidney slight Re: Port Sidney Marina’s proposal impacts entire town (Letters, Aug. 31) Sometime in the early 90’s, Mel Couvelier, on behalf of Sidney businesses, found federal and provincial money to build what was supposed to be a public marina. In February 1991 we had our dive charter boat parked at the yellow zone of what should be temporary moorage and at 9 a.m. I received a phone call from marina manager Bennett Brown telling me to get out. I found this phone call very strange. Had we not just built a public marina? I approached the owner, Kim Pullen, with this dilemma but he did not care. Unfortunately, as it turned out, the marina had somehow managed to become a privately leased and managed marina. Port Sidney marina soon became the subject

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SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Chair: Douglas Horne, MLA (Coquitlam-Burke Mountain) Deputy Chair: Doug Donaldson, MLA (Stikine)

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An aerial photo from 1940 shows the Pat Bay airfield and seaplane base.

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The Pat Bay facility was unique for its combination as a land and maritime air base, unlike Vancouver, where they were separate. Not only was its location handy as a base for patrolling the waters off Vancouver Island, the seaplanes could service up-Island communities, many of which had little to no infrastructure.

Engineer celebrates the past While Murray’s time in the Capital Region didn’t coincide with the construction of the Pat Bay airfield, he was involved in such projects elsewhere. Having joined the RAF’s airfield construction branch in 1945 upon graduating with an engineering degree from Glasgow University in Scotland, he helped develop post-war airfields around the Commonwealth. Now 86 and retired in Victoria after spending decades building and designing bridges and other engineered structures in civic and private practice, Murray has turned his hand to remembering the past. He and fellow society volunteers set out to put as many of commemorative plaques as they could on significant airfields built for the Commonwealth air plan. Due to the undependable weather in Scotland and England, he said, the whole training scheme was brought to Empire countries Canada, New Zealand and in Africa. In those three areas alone, 230,000 air crew were trained. “We feel this is really an outstanding achievement,” Murray says. “(These military airfields) have become the basis of the Canadian air system and frankly, all of them started that way.” For more on the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering’s history projects, visit history.csce. ca. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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■ 114 people died during training or who were being posted to Pat Bay. ■ Not only was an operational and training unit, it was the site of two Second World War feature films, Son of Lassie, with Peter Lawford and June Lockhart; and Commandos Strike at Dawn, with Paul Muni and Lillian Gish. ■ Pat Bay was unique in that it was a combination land and seaplane base. ■ The first Royal Canadian Air Force pilot to officially land at Pat Bay was George Walter DuTemple, in October 1939, in an Avro 626 biplane.

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PERSONALS STEAMWORKS: A club for men to meet men. 582 Johnson St., Victoria. 250-3836623 steamworksvictoria.com

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: DOG (Shih-Tzu X/Pomeranian) beige/white on a leash, Interurban/Grange. Call (250)479-8794.

TRAVEL VACATION SPOTS PALM SPRINGS: 1 bdrm condo. Avail Now-Oct. 12. Weekly or $1200 mo. (250)656-1388.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS for sale. Gravel Pit/Heavy equipment. conexc@cablerocket.com MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

HELP WANTED GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in major grocery & department stores. Job Description: You must be outgoing, able to work on your own, enjoy talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: Fri & Sat and/or Sat & Sun (the 2 days vary; you need to be available any 2 of the 3 days) from 11-5, 11-6 or 12-6. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Fully ďŹ&#x201A;uent in English â&#x20AC;˘ Able to stand 6-7 hr./day â&#x20AC;˘ Own a vehicle to carry supplies â&#x20AC;˘ Be well groomed & bondable â&#x20AC;˘ Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge. Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, press ext. 21 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979

40 HRS/WEEK, job involves comm./res. window cleaning, pressure washing and gutter cleaning. Looking for 2-3 employees with high-rise window cleaning exp. Wages negotiable upon exp. BeneďŹ ts avail. Call (250)881-8181 or email: vicwindows@shaw.ca An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1923 today for an interview. ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper ďŹ&#x201A;yer insertion Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays. $10.25 per hour. Evenings 5pm to 1am. Also occasional 9am to 5pm shifts available. No experience required. Please apply in person between 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday at Goldstream Press (Island Publishers). #200-770 Enterprise Crescent.

The British Columbia Press Council 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.

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

BUILDING SUPPLIES

PIANO LESSONS Beginner to advanced. Children and adults welcome. Joanne Lambert B . Music; AVCM; RMT. w w w. s a a n i c h t o n p i a n o. c o m 250-652-6644.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

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

PETS

BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum, $25. Pillar style fan with remote, $25. (250)590-0030.

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

HELP WANTED

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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD ADRIENNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm has following job positions open: Baker/Chef/Cook/ Deli Cashier. Only experienced and mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca

WORK WANTED Grounds Keeper/Caretaker. Soon to retire, 25 years exp. Exchange work for accommodation. Call (250)812-0119.

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IF YOU would like to volunteer as either a counselor or in home visitor and learn about community resources for seniors and related topics. Phone Seniors Serving Seniors at 250-382-4331.

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

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

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE ON THE WEB

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

ARTS, CRAFTS & Other Treasures Garage Sale. Craft Supplies, Finished Pieces and other Fabulous Treasures. Get your early Christmas Shopping done. Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9AM to 1PM. 1293 Hillgrove Road, North Saanich

HELP WANTED

Join Our Team

APPLIANCES

Editor Goldstream News Gazette

Sunridge Place Residential Complex Care facility is now hiring full-time: -Occupational Therapist -Rehabilitation/Therapy Assistant Please send resume to apply@sunridgeplace.ca Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Visit www.sunridgeplace.ca

DOG SITTER. Vacation care. Sidney. At my home, encl. garden.Good rates. 250-655-0775

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS in the convenience of your home, ages 5-105, Victoria to Sidney. Call 250-888-1229.

PET CARE SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

VOLUNTEERS

Looking for a NEW job?

VOLUNTEERS

PERSONAL SERVICES

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT Marine Harvest is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading producer of farmed salmon with our Canadian operations based in Campbell River on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are currently recruiting an Operational Accountant. In this role you will be responsible for working directly with operations and plant staff to track and manage costs, developing weekly and monthly reports, conducting variance analysis, and handling related accounting duties The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation and have several years of related accounting experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment. You must have a proven track record of working effectively with line management to analyze production costs and operations to identify cost improvement We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.

The Goldstream News Gazette has an immediate opening for a full-time editor. The News Gazette covers the West Shore area of Greater Victoria. Reporting to the editorial director, the Editor is part of the management team and will be instrumental in helping guide the overall strategic direction of the News Gazette. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can manage and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. Previous editing experience would be considered an asset. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, attend events and generate story ideas. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. In addition, the successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of multimedia journalism, including a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly for posting online that day. In addition, you have skills in search-engine optimization of all content, social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools and traffic generators. The News Gazette offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The News Gazette is owned by Black Press Ltd., Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Sept. 14, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director, Black Press-South Island 818 Broughton St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or email: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

HOUSES FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

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

VIC & TONI Are RETIREING! Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put Furniture In The Bank! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re LIQUIDATING ALL STOCK. Home Furnishings, Mattresses, Tools, Hdwe. Display Racks, Shelving, Cabinets, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;h Canopys, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Alum Shipping Containers, Pallet Jack, Large Tarps & More! Bring Your Truck or Van & Bank Card, Be Ready for Great Deals & Savings! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C

YAMAHA ELECTONE Organ C35, good condition, great for home, hall or church. Asking $2500. Call 250-386-9881 (afternoon or evenings.

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.

2 BR/2 BA Condo. #216- 1375 Bear Mtn Pkwy. $314,000. Open house: Fri & Sat 11 - 2.

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared W/D, own ent, patio, NS/NP. $850 incls utils, 250-391-7915

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

OPEN HOUSE: Sat. & Sun 1-3pm. 10348 Devlin Place, Sidney Spectacular Rancher. Inside & Out! Very private, 12ft hedge Âžâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $900 mo all utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incl. Avail Sept. 15th. NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

all conditions in all locations

SIDNEY BACHELOR by park, ocean. ND/NS/NP, applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, some furn, most utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $875. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-655-8826 (msgs).

Call us ďŹ rst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

SIDNEY- (close to town). 1 bdrm 700sq ft basement suite, includes W/D, private entrance, fenced back yard. Avail Oct 1. $850. (250)479-7807.

CARS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED FOR SALE BY OWNER

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

LOWREY ORGAN Symphonic Holiday.4 channels, upper/lower keyboard, about 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;L x 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;W x 3.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;H, $600. obo. SCOOTER Rascal Continental,good working order $400. (250)544-2116

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

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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

Garage Sales

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. 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

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

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

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

GARAGE SALES

CAMOSUN AREA (Lansdowne), 1925 Cochrane St., Sat, Sept. 8, 9am-12pm. Fabric, household items and more.

SIDNEY 2182 Bradford Ave. Sept 8 & 9, 9am. BIG MULTI FAMILY. Tools & other misc.

DEAN PARK- 1722 Stuart Park Terrace, Sat, Sept 8, 9-1pm. Downsizing! Household items: Furniture, tools, cameras, perennial plants, etc.

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.

HOMES FOR RENT 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 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Absolutely NO smoking. Call 250-478-4606.

HOUSES FOR SALE

SIDNEY 2082 James White Blvd West, airport side of Pat Bay HWy;Sat Sept 8, 8AM4 P M ; t o o l s, v i d e o s, c h a i r s, Pa r t y Lite,art,household items

Sidney Spectacular Rancher. Inside & Out! Very private, 12ft hedge Âžâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

SIDNEY- 2075 Westbrook, Sat, Sept 8, 9-4. Seniors Huge stay awhile sale. Indoors/out.

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, ďŹ rewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250478-9231.

250-885-1427

SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY/N Saanich bright nwr 1 br upr suite. Lndry, wire inet, utils, storage incl. N/S N/P refs req Oct 1 $925. 818-6621.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-217-4060.

TRANSPORTATION

1985 CADILLAC Seville, 70,000 k. Mint condition. White leather upholstery. 1 owner. $4,950. Call (250)656-1560. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

SIDNEY. 1-BDRM top SE corner. Balcony, near ocean, parking. $850. 250-812-4154.

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park. 2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses. (250)738-0248 SIDNEY 4 bed/3 bath family home with suite. $499,900. Ph: 250-701-0323

MOVING, EVERYTHING must go. Furniture, tools, sports equipment & cool stuff. Great prices. 1287 Verdier Ave Unit 22 Brentwood. Sat. Sept 8th, 9am-1pm. No early birds please

APARTMENT/CONDO

FULLY renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, bright, 1 br walkout. Laminate ďŹ&#x201A;oors, ďŹ replace, full kitchen, full bath, in suite full sized laundry, utilities included, off street parking private yard, pets ok. 250-6554444

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RENTALS

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1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

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

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SIDNEY: 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail immed. $1200+ utils. 1(604)836-5407.

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

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

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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

BATHROOM REMODELING. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gemini Bathsâ&#x20AC;? Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

250-361-6193 QUALITY Electric. New homes, renos. No job too sm. Seniors disc. #22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiďŹ ed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ďŹ&#x201A;oor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

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

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

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

TAX 250-477-4601 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

U.S. delinquent tax ďŹ lings & U.S. personal tax returns. Accounting and Cdn tax preparation. www.victax.ca (250) 590-7030

CARPENTRY ADDITIONS, DECKS & Renos You name it, we do it. Free estimates. Call (250)652-9152.

CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofďŹ ces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

DRYWALL

KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

AARONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

1st & last call- Auricle homes-commercial & strataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call 250-882-3129.

FENCING

21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.

A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.

DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drywall.

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

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross, (250)812-4879.

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

10% OFF. Mowing, Power Raking, Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Clean-up. 250-479-6495

NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPECIAL! Prompt, reliable service. Phone Mike (ANYTIME) at 250-216-7502.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

HANDYPERSONS ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK No lawn we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ x. Cleanups, fall pruning, blackberry, ivy & weed removal, 24yrs.

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, garden clean-ups.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PAINTING

PLUMBING

STUCCO/SIDING

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, ﬂooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

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

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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

RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Small hauls. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior and student discount. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

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

Peacock Painting

PAINTING

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

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

250-652-2255 250-882-2254

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

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

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

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WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. 25 yrs. Cell 250-884-7066, 381-7127.

DEMOSS Dr. $499 per/roof. 2 years warranty. We also install new roofs? Call 250-589-4998

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WINDOWS

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

STEREO/TV/DVD ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE WANTED: FLAT screen TV (inexpensive) for a single parent. Please call 250-514-6688

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Let’s get Wild! BC Fresh Wild Red Spring Salmon Fillets $9.03/lb

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Bananas Grown in Ecuador $1.08/kg

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Organic Bananas Grown in Ecuador $1.74/kg

Beef Rib Grilling Steaks or Prime Rib Roast Naturally Aged 21 Days Family Pack Savings Size $15.41/kg

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