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Darrell Wells doesn’t have your typical cookie-cutterstyle grassed yard. His seven-year-old modern house stands at the bottom of a steep, rocky slope. And while the views are great from up top, so is the potential for rain to gush down the incline and into his basement. “The houses on both sides of us have sump pumps,” Wells says. “The water just comes flying down.” Luckily Wells’ builder foresaw the problem. “He says, ‘Darrell, we got challenges,’” Wells recalls. “‘We got to really be careful about how we prevent this house from being flooded.’” Forth Land Planning took over with a landscaping design. At the base of the hill in the backyard, Wells has built up the soil using a retention wall, and has planted the low-lying area with various shrubs. “We’ve never had a run-off issue,” he says. Recently, Wells’ property caught the attention of Victoria’s public works staff. “I looked out the window and there was a camera set up out there (by the city),” he says. Wells’ landscaping helps to manage rain water. It’s the type of thing the city is trying to encourage as it creates a new stormwater utility. The goal is to give people financial incentive for retaining more rain water on their own lot, rather than simply relying on storm drains to transport the water swiftly into the ocean. Once the new utility launches, Victoria will be the first in the region to bill and rebate property owners according to the stress they place on the storm water system. PLEASE SEE: Reducing storm drain pressure, Page A6
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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Dunahees share story of son’s disappearance New book touches on parents’ struggles and continued hope, two decades after Michael disappeared Natalie North News staff
March 24, 1991 was an ordinary Sunday morning in the Dunahee household. Bruce and Crystal packed up their children, baby Caitlin and four-year-old Michael, and headed toward Blanshard elementary school where Crystal was set to play a round of touch football. When they arrived, Michael wanted to play on his own – he was within sight at a nearby playground – something his parents hadn’t let him do before. “He disappeared from sight in a split second and within the time that Bruce looked down to put Caitlin in the buggy, to when he looked up again, Michael had gone,� said Valerie Green, author of the first authorized book written about Michael’s disappearance. “It’s the story of what happened when Michael Dunahee was presumably abducted and how his family has survived almost 22 years without knowing.� Michael’s abduction was the first child-stranger abduction in Victoria. Drawn from interviews
with family, friends and the Victoria police, Vanished: The Michael Dunahee Story deals with the family’s struggles since Michael went missing, the media challenges and the impact on Caitlin, who grew up in the wake of the abduction. “We sat with Valerie before beginning and we felt she would represent the family in an understanding, compassionate way,� said Crystal Dunahee, who has rejected previous offers to tell her family’s story as a movie. “You know when it’s the right time and from what I’ve read so far, it’s very well put together.� Dunahee also hopes the book will lay to rest some of the misinformation published about her family over the years. “Even after all this time, it still catches me,� said Dunahee, an Esquimalt resident. “It’s still fresh no matter how many years go by. It’s still an open wound.� Since 1991, child services agencies have become more interconnected, added Dunahee, a recipient of the Order of British Columbia for her work as president of Child Find B.C. and Child Find Canada. “If your child does go missing,
without evidence to the contrary. There’s never been a body found. There’s no actual crime scene.� “You never know,� Dunahee said. “(Michael) just might pick up the book himself and realize this is the story of his life that’s missing.� Vanished will be available inlocal bookstores later this month for $18.95, with half of the proceeds to support Child Find BC. “Hopefully it’s a lot safer world, but at the same time, I think it’s taken away a lot of the freedom for children to be able to go out and play, which is a shame,� Green said. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Author Valerie Green, left, poses with Crystal and Bruce Dunahee at the Michael Dunahee Keep the Hope Alive Fun Run/Walk in April. The trio co-operated for a book about Michael’s disappearance. you don’t have to reach out to every single agency that assists with missing children,� she said. “That was the most heart wrenching thing I had to do.� The book, Green said, is written
in the spirit of hope. “It’s a cold case, but it’s still active. That seems incredible after almost 22 years,� said the Saanich-based writer. “I was surprised that even the police are hopeful,
Keep the hope alive for Michael Dunahee, his family and all missing children during a gala fundraiser for Child Find B.C., Nov. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the CFB Esquimalt Wardroom, 1586 Esquimalt Rd. Tickets are available by pre-purchase only, for $40, by calling 250-382-7311.
Camosun staff seek same deal as UVic Victorians envision Classes on, but teachers given choice of crossing picket lines Kyle Slavin Edward Hill News staff
Camosun College support staff were expected to walk off the job Tuesday as part of a mass strike at five colleges across the province. Louise Oetting, chief steward for CUPE local 2081 at Camosun confirmed that its 600 members would picket at the Interurban and Lansdowne campuses Tuesday, after the News deadline, and possibly today. A vote on Nov. 10 saw 96 per cent of voting CUPE 2081 members favour a strike. At issue for the union is job security and equal pay, as compared to their counterparts in other unions. “All we’re asking is to be
treated the same as everybody else in the province that received the 0-0-2-2 (per cent deal), and they’ve come back and offered us less than that,� Oetting said. The University of Victoria recently made peace with its CUPE unions with a 0-02-2 contract, which offers two per cent increases in 2013 and 2014. Oetting said they’ve been unofficially offered a 0-0-1-1 deal. “We do the same job as other post-secondary workers,� she said. CUPE 2081 at Camosun represents some 600 maintenance, grounds, custodial, front line, clerical, secretarial, bookstore, library, instructional assistants, admin support, cafeteria,
trades, sports and recreation staff. Provincial CUPE organizers expected 3,000 members to walk off the job on Tuesday from Camosun, Vancouver Island University, College of New Caledonia, College of the Rockies and North Island College. The Post Secondary Employers’ Association, the government’s bargaining agent, said in a statement to the News that it doesn’t discuss bargaining details, but said colleges have a tough job of finding cost savings. “We are aware that some unions are frustrated with negotiations,� PSEA said. This is a difficult round of bargaining and each sector is involved in separate negotiations and may reach
different agreements.� Camosun College expects picketing to continue Wednesday, but for college operations to return to normal Thursday. “There certainly will be some disruption (of classes) but two days is manageable,� said Joan Yates, executive director of communications with Camosun. Yates said classes will be open on strike days, but noted that faculty members have the right not to cross picket lines. On Monday it wasn’t known how many classes would be cancelled. Camosun students should check with their instructors and on camosun.ca for updates on classes. kslavin@saanichnews.com
large trash needs When the City of Victoria asked residents what size trash bin they’d like, staff predicted one-quarter of households would choose the smallest, cheapest bin. As it turns out, relatively few people want this option. Only 10 per cent of the 14,000 respondents to the city’s mail-in survey chose the small, 80-litre bin. They will pay $168 a year under the city’s new waste-collection service, due to start early in 2013. Most people (75 per cent of the respondents) are willing to pay $15 more per year to get the mid-size 120-litre bin. Six per cent of people chose the largest bin, with a capacity of 180 litres. They’ll pay $204 annually for the service. In January, residents will receive a new standardized trash container from the city, as well as a separate bin for kitchen scraps. Households that did not respond to the survey will receive the mid-size trash bin. Both bins will be collected once every two weeks, starting Feb. 4. With the new system comes another change. Trash collectors will still retrieve bins from backyards, but will no longer return them there. The city has received 122 requests for specialized service from people unable to wheel their cans themselves. rholmen@vicnews.com
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VicPD policy on plate reader violates privacy: commissioner Daniel Palmer News staff
B.C.’s privacy commissioner is calling on the Victoria Police Department to restrict what information it uses to flag drivers through its controversial licence plate-scanning system. The decision is expected to affect all municipal police forces in the province that use automated licence plate recognition (ALPR), cruiser-mounted cameras that scan licence plates and check them against police databases, generating “hit” data. It allows police to identify stolen vehicles and prohibited drivers, but currently the system also flags registered owners involved in court action, parolees and even people associated to others with criminal records. In her report released Thursday, privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham told VicPD to narrow its “other pointer” data to include only traffic-related violations and vehicle owners with outstanding warrants. “I understand why you would need that further information when you’re involved in an investigation, but why something like the fact that you or I had attempted suicide would be rel-
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Criteria for rebates haven’t been determined yet, but people can take many steps to slow rain-water runoff. They include replacing paved driveways with imperious options such as interlocking blocks, as well as planting trees and building rain gardens. The Capital Regional District promotes rain gardens, and provides education to help property owners build their own. “The key message is we want to manage rain water on site, which removes contaminants and reduces the amount of water that enters the stormwater system,” says Brianne Czypyha, CRD environment science officer. “The biggest difference between a rain garden and any other kind of garden is rather than the raised idea, it’s just simply a depressed garden area,” Czypyha says. Water-loving plants are located at the bottom of the depression and the soil is mixed with compost for greater absorption of water. As a very rough guide, a rain garden should be about 20 per cent as large as the roof, or driveway or other impervious surface whose runoff the garden will absorb. But, warns Czypyha, it’s important to do your homework before you begin. Check with your municipality before disconnecting a downspout and investigate whether your plans will affect neighbours downhill from you. For a step-by-step guide, visit crd. ca/raingardens and crd.ca/nativeplants for a list of water-loving and drought-tolerant plants. If this sounds like a daunting amount of work, Cyzpyha says there are lots of simple steps property owners can take to slow runoff down – without building a rain garden.
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Instead of grass, Darrell Wells’ back yard is full of rain-absorbing plants and other features. “The thing I would recommend that anybody can do is build your soil,” she says. To do that you can put a top dressing of compost or mulch on your lawn. “It’s the easiest thing and has the most impact.” For Wells, rain retention is more a side benefit of his garden. He likes the balance of colours, shapes and textures. “It’s very diverse,” he says. People often stop by to take a look, he adds, as he walks through his front yard, rattling off the names of the various low scrubby plants, tall grasses and trees. Lining the sidewalk are waves of heather and clumps of blue fescue grass resembling porcupines. They discourage dogs from stopping to relieve themselves, Wells says with a laugh. Check out Wells’ front yard at 1356 Richardson Ave. rholmen@vicnews.com
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B.C.’s child protection system has lost most of its ability to deal with severely abused, depressed and suicidal teens in provincial care, their independent advocate says. A review of 89 cases by Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond finds common circumstances of severe problems, notably mental illness, domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse, alcohol and drug abuse by young people or their parents, and running away to live on the streets. All the cases are children who had contact with ministry social workers, in some cases from infancy. Three quarters of them were removed from their homes because their parents’ behaviour was a threat to them. The study revealed that they were shuffled to different group or foster homes an average of a dozen times, with some moving as much as 30 times in three years. Fifteen of the children in the study killed themselves, and the other 74 severely injured themselves during the study period, 2007-2010. More than half were aboriginal. The review found that the youths, aged 12 to 19, were not assessed or treated for trauma, and caregivers are not trained to deal with mental
illness or the effects of abuse. Turpel-Lafond said in an interview that while she admires the willingness of “mom and pop” foster parents to take in abused and mentally ill children, the turnover shows they can’t do the job without specialized training and a constant presence to help stabilize the teens’ home and school life. “This is a pretty horrific foster care system for kids with mental health needs, and that’s something that we have to face,” Turpel-Lafond said. “The government has to face down the fact that they’ve mostly gutted therapeutic foster care over the last decade.” Other risk factors identified in the study are learning disabilities and lack of attachment to school, and in a third of cases a “significant romantic conflict” within 24 hours before killing or injuring themselves. Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said the ministry accepts all the recommendations in the report, and is preparing a two-year action plan for mental health services that includes improved training of both social workers and foster parents. After consultations, including aboriginal communities and agencies, the plan is to be made public by February, Cadieux said. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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A legacy of giving In 1997, Kate decided to make a bequest for undergraduate awards in Medicine: “I couldn’t give a gift in real time, so I thought an estate gift was a good solution,” she explains. “It takes an organization like UBC to find a cure for major diseases like cancer, which is prevalent in our family. If I could contribute towards a cure, even in some small way—well, that would be awesome.” Kate’s generosity inspired her husband and daughter, who are also members of the UBC community, to follow suit. Robert is an alumnus who has worked in
DR. MICHAEL QUINN 1917-2005 Currently conducting cognitive research in Barcelona As Development Liaison Officer for UBC’s Development and Alumni Engagement, Kate Bush knows firsthand how estate gifts to the University help shape the experience of students through financial aid, academic opportunities, and extracurricular initiatives. “Supporting students and research is such a thrill. I can’t work in a place if I’m not passionate about the cause.” Plant Operations at UBC for almost 34 years while Laura works in Campus and Community Planning and is pursuing her degree at UBC part time. As a graduate of Physical Education, Robert plans to leave his bequest to the Athletics Department while Laura’s gift is currently undesignated, so it can be put towards the area of greatest need. “Students come to UBC to figure out who they are,” explains Laura. “You never know—you could be sitting next to someone who cures a major disease, produces a great composition or becomes the next Olympic champion. Students have so much potential, so why not support them?” Kate, Robert and Laura all agree that financial need shouldn’t bar any student from university. “If my gift helps someone gain access to higher education, that would be great,” says Laura. “People who undertake university on their own, without the help of parents or scholarship money, have a really hard time,” says Kate. “I like the idea of making someone’s life a little easier.” “Besides,” adds Robert, “you never know. The money you put towards UBC could benefit you in ways you never thought possible.”
Dr. Quinn’s wonderful gift gave me an opportunity to travel to Europe for the a new culture and research environment. With the UBC Vision Lab I have been studying how the brain processes visual information, and with the Multisensory Research Group in Barcelona, Spain I was able to expand this research to include touch. This has uncovered new knowledge about how we process information in our everyday lives. Understanding how the brain works under normal circumstances is a critical step in ultimately helping those with conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder or Autism. Thank you Dr. Quinn. – Allison Brennan, PhD student Dr. Michael Quinn expressed his passion for clinical psychology with a bequest to UBC, ensuring vital funding for psychology faculty and students. For more information on how UBC can help you plan a lasting legacy in a field important to you, call 604.822.5373 or visit www.startanevolution.ca/Quinn8
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Restorative justice a valuable resource Volunteers accomplish a variety of tasks in our communities, but those who give their time to restorative justice programs may do more than meets the eye. As we recognize Restorative Justice week in B.C. this week, we should take time to rethink our idea of justice. The biblical credo of “… An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth,” is a far cry from today’s somewhat less clear definition. Traditional theories of justice run from retribution to deterrence, rehabilitation to incarceration and each has its place in our judicial system. We all want violent offenders off our streets and all criminals made accountable for their actions. We want a justice system that is fair to all of those involved, both offenders and victims. Too often, a traditional approach to justice fails to change the attitude of the offender, much less give them an appreciation of the harm they’ve done. Those incarcerated may be even more dangerous upon their release and recidivism rates are high. Victims are often left feeling frustrated by the judicial process. When we look at justice, we frequently focus on punishment. Making sure the victim feels the punishment fits the crime and the chance for reparation are often overlooked. This is where restorative justice has the greatest impact. In cases where the practice is used, the victim plays an active role in how the perpetrator is dealt with. This allows the victim’s voice to be heard from the beginning of the process, unlike the court system, which often leaves victim impact statements to follow a conviction. For the restorative justice system to work, however, requires offenders to admit their guilt and show remorse, victims who are willing to use the alternative to the justice system, and a supportive community for both. We are fortunate to have volunteers run restorative justice programs in our communities. But with the court system overburdened, it’s time for government to invest in expanding these programs, both to relieve pressure on the courts and to help deliver justice over the long term. 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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Reality check on teen suicide If you find Premier Christy Clark’s through foster homes an average of campaign against teen bullying to a dozen times in three years, with be superficial or even self-serving, little attachment to home or school. I’ve got news for you. It’s Some were violent, no potentially worse than surprise given their forthat. mative years. With the greatest I asked Turpel-Lafond respect to the family of about the B.C. governAmanda Todd, her tragic ment’s recent focus on case isn’t representative of bullying. She said it’s teen suicide any more than worthwhile, and there are it is typical of high school parallels between Amanbullying. da’s case and more comA clearer and more dismon teen suicides. One turbing picture emerges is isolation at moments Tom Fletcher of crisis. from the latest report of B.C. Views B.C.’s Representative for “Say you’re a middleChildren and Youth, Mary class parent with a child Ellen Turpel-Lafond. It’s who hasn’t come out of a survey of 89 child protection their bedroom in six months, or cases from 2007 to 2010, where 15 you have a boy in foster care who’s kids killed themselves and the rest in his 14th home,” she said. “They inflicted serious self-injury, in some both want to kill themselves, so cases repeatedly. what do you do?” The word “bully” does not appear Ideally, you intervene and get in the report. It speaks of domestic them to a child psychologist. Parviolence, physical and sexual abuse, ents or guardians who can’t afford addiction, and runaways targeted $150 an hour can wait months for by street predators. Three quarters the Ministry of Children and Family of the kids were removed from their Development to arrange it. And in homes to protect them from their the meantime, our supposedly famparents. More than half are aborigiily-based foster care system sends nal. them to school. Its key conclusion is that shifting “I’m really worried about how traumatized and mentally ill teens [school-based anti-bullying profrom institutional care to foster grams] will affect the most vulnerhomes isn’t working. Earnest but able kids, because you start anonyinadequately trained foster parents mously reporting someone as being and social workers can’t cope with a bully,” Turpel-Lafond said. “Yeah, kids who need diagnosis, treatment we know they’re in the youth justice and supervision. system. We know they’re troubled. Without that, kids are shuffled By the way, they’ve been sexually
and physically abused, jumped through 30 foster homes, and now we want to label them again?” This is not to suggest that the existing B.C. effort isn’t substantial. The ministry reports that there are 2,221 front-line staff positions, of which 219 are currently vacant. It’s notoriously difficult to recruit, train and keep child protection workers, especially in remote communities. Turpel-Lafond says her latest figures show the child and youth mental health service has 476 staff, with 21 vacancies and a government-wide hiring freeze. And many of those are doing double duty as community service managers. Those managers don’t even have reliable data on case loads, she said. They just know they’re overwhelmed and many of the kids aren’t being reached. This is not about political blame. I can trace this problem back to when Grace McCarthy was children’s minister, and the NDP did no better. I’ve learned a bit about Riverview and Tranquille, asylums that were closed because of a modern belief that they were inhumane. At least they offered safety and medical care to even the most damaged people. Right now our enlightened, progressive society can’t even help most of the kids we know are at high risk. –Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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CRD chair’s comments on sewage rile reader If anyone wanted to see how much thought has been applied to the decision to proceed with land-based sewage treatment, the comments of Capital Regional District chair Geoff Young, must surely win the gold medal for utter nonsense. Young stated after last week’s board meeting, “The idea we are going to be allowed to continue to dump this stuff into the ocean and assume it does no harm, because we can’t detect the harm, is something that is not going to appeal to (provincial and federal) regulators … When we talk about delay, we have to be concerned about the fact they’re offering us two-thirds of the cost.” Think about this for several seconds: 1) Young admits there is no evidence that harm is being done by the current screening system; 2) it doesn’t matter that dozens of marine scientists and studies can’t detect any harm, Young and the regulators know better; 3) he forgets that the folks paying the other two-thirds of the cost are us as taxpayers, not some wealthy benefactor; and 4) he implies that sewage treatment won’t improve the problem one iota, since he has confirmed there is no evidence that a problem actually exists.
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Shouldn’t we now retire some of our brilliant leaders who love nothing better than creating monuments at our expense? Hopefully, this latest turn of events will at least force our leaders to commission a proper study to determine what benefits, if any, we will get for the biggest expenditure of tax funds in Victoria’s history. Better yet, let’s elect people who will do their homework and stand up for our best interests. Bob Wheaton Saanich
The outfall sign stands at Clover Point, about a mile from where the pipe discharges screened sewage into the Juan de Fuca Strait. Opponents to secondary treatment argue that the flushing method works fine, at least for now.
Plenty of background on usefulness of outfalls When the most senior organizations of the most knowledgeable nations, namely a committee of Congress and a Royal Commission, both state that long outfalls protect the environment as well or better than secondary treatment, it is appalling that Capital Regional District members still do not acknowledge the fact. The best overall summary comes from a 1986 article in the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, entitled ‘Environmental considerations for ocean outfalls and land-based treatment plants.’
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In its conclusion, the report stated, “Provided they are well designed, ocean outfalls generally present fewer environmental problems than land-based treatment and this
is obvious when the complete environmental picture is studied for both types of facility.” So it is. Ted Dew-Jones Victoria
Feds’ record on environment makes ads tough to swallow We are witnessing millions of taxpayers’ dollars spent in advertising to promote the federal government’s resource development agenda. Simultaneously, additional ads costing millions more proclaim the federal government cares about the environment.
I must admit, I laugh at the irony. Just a few months ago, the Harper Conservatives rolled back environmental regulations and assessments to ease approval and construction of oil pipelines, primarily the Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline.
It will pump tar sands’ bitumen, extremely heavy crude oil, from Alberta through British Columbia to the Pacific Ocean bound for China. In all probability, a major bitumen spill will eventually occur off our country’s West Coast. Canadians don’t need
taxpayer-funded advertising purporting to be factual from the Conservatives. Instead, we need debate in Parliament about the true facts of sustainable resource development, which creates jobs that are healthy and safe, and a clean environment. Paul Connolly Victoria
I am bewildered that the research and knowledge of the brightest of our health, environmental and marine scientists is being ignored by the wastewater treatment planning committee. I am sure Mr. Floatie is giggling hysterically somewhere, having suckered in so many naive politicians. Is it any wonder that Canada has a $26-billion deficit financing useless projects like this? Ted Cameron Colwood
Protest characterization offers misleading view Re: Sewage decisions delayed (News, Nov. 16) Since when does a “mass public turnout” involve 30 public speakers? There’s no indication in the story that there were hundreds, much less thousands at this well-orchestrated protest. To suggest otherwise is misleading and playing into the hands of the small crowd. Tens of thousands of people support the sewage plan as the right thing to do. Stan Bartlett Victoria
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A mural depicting Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations history is two-thirds complete, and a large grant for the final third hangs in the balance. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority approached Victoria city council to back its application for a federal grant of $250,000 for Phase 3 of the project. The Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund money would cover half the cost of the third stage. The mural is called Na’ Tsa’ Maht – The Unity Wall – and it stretches across the inside
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Pedestrians walk above the Land and Sea mural along the Ogden Point breakwater. Phase 3 is in the works. face of the breakwater at Ogden Point. While council wholeheartedly gave its support in principle to the application, the harbour authority’s request for $10,000 from the city to help
with its share of the cost got more scrutiny. Coun. Shellie Gudgeon voted against the funding, pointing out many community requests for money have been turned down. A majority
on council, however, felt the financial contribution would add weight to the grant application. Council committed the money with one caveat: that Esquimalt, also represented on the harbour authority board, be asked to reimburse the city by some unspecified amount. Phase 1 and 2 of the mural cost $400,000, an expense paid for by the authority. Phase 3 will depict Sir James Douglas’ establishment of Fort Victoria and his signing of the Douglas Treaties, which recognize aboriginal title. rholmen@vicnews.com
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JACQUELINE DAHM 1921 – 2011 Currently studying Medicine in Kelowna I always wanted to go into medicine and this bursary has helped me reach my goals. I’d really like to practise medicine in a smaller community after graduation, so the new Southern Medical Program is ideal for me. I have the opportunity to learn from doctors who know firsthand the unique challenges of delivering health care in smaller communities. This PDNHV PH IHHO TXDOL¿HG WR PHHW WKH QHHGV of local patients when I’m a practising physician and will make it easier to stay long-term in a small community. I’m so grateful that there are people out there like Jacqueline Dahm who, through their generous gifts, are contributing to making students’ dreams achievable. – Lyndsay Sprigg, Southern Medical Program MD student
Werner and Hildegard Hesse expressed their passion for birding with a bequest to UBC, which today ensures vital funding for conservation research. For more information on how UBC can help you plan a lasting legacy in a field important to you, call 604.822.5373 or visit www.startanevolution.ca/Hesse8
Jacqueline Dahm expressed her passion for community with a bequest to UBC, which continues to ensure vital funding for students in the Southern Medical Program. For more information on how UBC can help you plan your lasting legacy in an area important to you, call 604.822.5373 or visit www.startanevolution.ca/Dahm8
The City of Victoria is taking steps to boost a range of lower-cost housing options. The action plan, supported by city council, looks to protect existing rental units and expand subsidized housing and low-cost ownership models. The plan also called for better monitoring of the city’s housing stock, and the need by target populations such as seniors. Council approved $35,000 to implement the plan, starting in 2013 with an assessment of areas where rental housing may be at risk. rholmen@vicnews.com
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Ushering in the Christmas season Plenty of smiles for the 2012 version of the Island Farms Santa’s Light-up Parade
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Trumpet players in the Spectrum community school marching band blow colourfully decorated horns during the parade on Saturday along Government Street.
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Staff members from the Lush store (above) on Government Street: Amanda Crouch, left, Krista King, Leanne Lenzin and René Linares, show their Christmas spirit as they watch the parade in between customers.
This custom-made parcel carrier made a bright addition to the parade for these participants.
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A fresh tale of magic and possibility is alighting on the MacPherson Theatre’s stage, and although the story is a classic, the look is entirely new. It’s Kaleidoscope Theatre’s production of Pan, the retelling of J.M. Barrie’s timeless story of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to leave childhood behind. But while the story has been updated, it’s lost none of the fantastical nature of the original tale. “Like Neverland, the story is timeless and will continue to survive with the message that anything is possible. It’s childhood, and that’s a constant,” said director Roderick Glanville. “But we’re not stepping back into 1911 England. Our story is set in current time.” In Glanville’s Pan, the English nursery has become a condo, and the Indian tribe has become a group of tigers from India who at one point perform a Bollywood dance sequence. The pirates are sea dogs, and Hook is the meanest dog of them all. And yes, even as a sea-going canine, he still has a very large hook. “And we’re not flying anyone around on cables,” said Glanville. “We’re flying them with cinema.” That cinematic component of the pro-
lost childhood, so the set revolves around those discarded elements. And the multimedia aspects allow us to create an almost cinematic experience in conjunction with the powerful theatre on stage.” He said that the sets and costumes are entirely fresh, except for Peter. “In the books, Peter is dressed in autumn leaves and cobwebs. That’s how he has to stay. That’s the point. Everything else moves on, but Peter remains a constant.” Andrew Lynch plays the title role of Peter Pan and is joined by Tich Wilson as Wendy. “I didn’t realize that these two knew one another when I cast them, Miles Lowry photo but they attended UBC’s Ajay Parikh-Friese is part of the Kaleidoscope Theatre’s theatre school together performance of Pan at the MacPherson Theatre. and were roommates for five years,” said Glanduction is integral to the creation of the ville. “So they have this natural, magical theme, as is the overall set design, powerful chemistry.” said Miles Lowry, the show’s production Lynch and Wilson are joined by stage designer. “We’ve created a wilderness of veteran Chris Mackie as Captain Hook and
acclaimed dance-artist Jung-Ah Chung as Tiger Lily. Thanks to the work of Alexander Brendan Ferguson, the play’s sound designer and composer, the production is integrated with a musical score that reflects the enchantment, joy, and excitement coupled with elements of bittersweet sadness that lie at the heart of the story. “The music tends to be its own character and is tied to the magic and beauty of dreams and hopes … to the lack of real word problems. It’s a great tool to move the audience.” According to Glanville, the fresh approach has invigorated the timeless story. “We looked at it and said, ‘if its been done before, let’s not do it again, let’s find a different way to tell this story.’” He feels that Kaleidoscope has achieved that goal in a heartwarming, thoughtful and entertaining retelling of the magical power of childhood and those things that are lost as we mature. “J.M.Barrie wrote, ‘The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it,’” said Glanville. “We want to help people to hold on to belief for a little while longer.” The play runs from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1. More information on Pan and other Kaleidoscope Theatre productions can be found at kaleidoscope.bc.ca. reporter@vicnews.com
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Victoria residents and businesses can expect a larger-thanaverage jump in their water and sewer utility bills next year. On average, homeowners will pay an additional $18 per year for sewer and $25 for water. Businesses will see an average increase of $432 per year for sewer and $600 for water. “We’re overburdening business,” Coun. Shellie Gudgeon said. “It’s small increases after small increases in many different areas.” As former owner of Fifth Street Bar and Grill, she paid upwards of $30,000 annually for water, she said. “What are we doing to encourage and work with businesses to find solutions?” Compared with neighbouring municipalities, Victoria’s water rates sit at the low end of
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A good chemistry show can open the minds of young people to the wonders of science. A fiery explosion or two helps. The University of Victoria’s Chemistry Students’ Society is hosting a show tomorrow (Nov. 22) that promises energetic and colourful chemical reactions, while raising money for the United Way of Greater Victoria. UVic chemistry professor Alexandre Brolo is leading the demonstrations, and is following in the long tradition of retired professor Reginald Mitchell (a.k.a. Dr. Zonk), who held science shows for kids dating back to the mid-1970s. “We don’t dress up (like Dr. Zonk), but we try to make a lot of chemical reactions that are visually appealing, especially ones that will get the kids exciting and curious about science,” Brolo said. The experiments progress from basic reactions that produce colour changes in a liquid, to spicy concoctions that generate masses of growing foam, to experiments that rapidly shrink Styrofoam cups. The perennial favourites are things that go boom, which is where the ethanol cannons and hydrogen balloons come in. “Hydrogen balloons explode
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University of Victoria chemistry professor Alexandre Brolo holds a beaker overflowing with carbon dioxide created from dry ice. Brolo will lead a highly visual chemistry show tomorrow (Nov. 22) as part of UVic’s United Way fundraising efforts. very loud. But if you mix hydrogen with oxygen, they explode much louder,” Brolo said with a laugh. “I like the explosions. They get the most response from the audience. Everyone likes a good explosion.” Brolo has taken the helm of the chemistry show for about four years, but he’s an old hand at wowing audiences. He did similar shows in a science museum his native Brazil in the 1980s.
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Thrifty’s food drive underway across chain Thrifty Foods has kicked off its annual Food for Families drive at all of its 29 stores. The grocer offers customers an opportunity to add $5, $10 or $20 to their order at the till for food vouchers that are transformed into groceries for families in need, through local food banks. The company raised $206,000 with the campaign last year.
Home-grown grocers expanding up Island Vancouver Island-based Country Grocer continues to grow, opening the largest store in its chain last month on Bowen Road in Nanaimo. The 50,000-square-foot store, the company’s second in Nanaimo, hosted its grand opening last week. It was constructed to green standards with eco-friendly features that include bio-swales to control rainwater runoff, rain gardens and a heat reclamation unit that captures waste heat to warm the building.
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The Island’s top two junior B hockey teams are going head to head this week as the Victoria Cougars meet the Saanich Braves in a two-game set. The home-and-home series goes Thursday (Nov. 22) at Archie Browning Sports Centre and Friday at Pearkes arena, and is as big a junior B matchup as it gets, not just on the Island but in the province. “This is a great test for us, a battle, a war,” Braves coach Brad Cook said. “Of course two of our four losses are to the Cougars. We can match them at five-onfive, and have outplayed them even, but you have to stay away from their powerplay.” In 23 games, the Cougars (22-0-0-1) have picked up every possible point but one, losing in a shootout to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings early in the season. That loss was rectified on Sunday afternoon, when the Cougars torched the Glacier Kings 9-3. Next to the Cougars’ winning percentage of .978, the Braves’ .800, an unheard of pace in most sports, almost seems sobering. This week can establish whether the Braves (16-4) are indeed on the same plane as the Cougars, or a shade below, as the winning percentages suggest. Either way, there’s no denying the two clubs are head and shoulders above the rest of the league, and most of the province. Going into the two-game series the Braves are ranked third in B.C. behind the Delta Ice Hawks (.833) of the mainland’s Pacific International league, but that could change.
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Comox Valley Glacier King Calvin Hadley and Victoria Cougar Jordan Davie battle for the puck at Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt. Cougars won the game 9-3, their 16th straight game. In the first meeting of the Braves and Cougars, the Cougars were kept off the powerplay and it was close, 3-2. But in the second meeting Victoria got a couple of bounces, and a 2-2 game in the third period turned into 6-2 with an emptynetter. “We have to find a way to put them on their heels and force them to make mistakes. They don’t make many. The big thing for us right now is learning how to play better without the puck,” Cook said.
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That, and not giving the referees a reason to make a call. “(The Cougars’) powerplay will kill you, it’s something else.” There are many similarites between the two inner-city clubs, which are separated by less than a 10-minute drive. The programs both cross into junior A territory, with players and coaches committed in a way that was unheard of in junior B leagues back when they first strapped on skates. The Braves top line features Ty Jones
and Josh Gray, a pair of 20-year-olds with junior A experience. Jones is courted constantly by BCHL teams, and is surely NCAA bound. He’s also carrying a full course load at Camosun College. Likewise, the duo of Brody Coulter and Sam Rice, who lead the league in scoring, are affiliates with the Victoria Grizzlies. But they’re not about to give up a good thing with the Cougars. “At this stage, to go the BCHL as a 20-year-old rookie is a risk, you’re looking at being a role player with much less ice time,” said Cougars coach Mark Van Helvoirt. “We moved five players on last year to playing scholarships and Coulter and Rice are among five more likely to find scholarships this year.” The Cougars recently added 18-yearold defenceman Brandon Egli of the Trail Smoke Eaters. He was on the Peninsula Panthers for their 2011 Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship run. The Braves also made a big move, landing 18-year-old Nolan Kinney from the Kerry Park Islanders. He’ll make his debut against the Cougars this week. “Our games (against Saanich) go right down to the final minute, they’re a deep team that’s well coached and they bring out the best of us,” Van Helvoirt said. sports@vicnews.com
The Lambrick Park Lions made it two straight city boys soccer championships defeating the upstart St. Andrew’s Sabres 2-1 in a penalty kick shootout at UVic on Wednesday (Nov. 14). The match was tied 1-1 at the first half and remained scoreless through the second half and 30 minutes of overtime. “Both teams were great and the momentum switched back and forth constantly,” said Lions coach Heather Weir. “There were lots of opportunities, both sides moved the ball around great, a classic Colonist Cup final.” Chris Fougner scored the only goal in regulation for the Lions, and was the last to touch the ball, scoring the deciding penalty kick to win the shootout 5-3 for Lambrick. “I had confidence in all our guys, I told them before they went out (for penalty kicks) that I knew they could do it.” Goalie Matt Turner was “amazing” and stopped the fourth Sabres penalty shooter, which made it 4-3 in for Lambrick, and set up Fougner’s gameclinching goal. “Of course you always want to win it in regulation but you take it however you can get it,” Weir said. The game nearly was decided in regulation, quite a few times. Two Sabres’ shots rung off the Lions’ cross bar, and two of Lambrick’s better shots just whistled past the Sabres’ net. The Sabres are the 2011 single-A B.C. champs but lost that title in the B.C. final to the Glenlyon Gryphons this year. The Lions recently finished fourth in the AA Islands, eliminated in the wildcard game for a spot in provincials by Gulf Island secondary, 3-0. Sweeper Manmeet Parmar and defensive-mid Morgan Varley were among the stronger Grade 12 players that led Lambrick to success this year. They’ll move on, meaning it could be a rebuilding year in 2013 for the Lions. “We didn’t have a junior team this year so we’ll be drawing in some talent. It’ll be a bit of a rebuild,” Weir said. “It’s always challenging to go win the title, and we want to go back-to-back-to-back. But it was challenging this year so we know it’s possible.” sports@vicnews.com
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Previously Calgary-based, the Lowrys are an Island family now. Swift Current Broncos captain Adam Lowry, son of Victoria Royals coach Dave Lowry, was the latest to earn ties to Victoria. Adam played his first WHL game in Victoria with Team WHL of the Super Series on Nov. 15 and returns Dec. 8 when the Broncos play the Royals. Adam is following in the footsteps of Dave and mother Elaine, who’s already a regular in the Victoria running and triathlon scene, and older brother Joel, a former Victoria Grizzlies player. “I was looking forward to coming. And it’s always nice to be familiar with a coach going into a situation like (the Super Series),” Adam said. It was the first time he and his dad shared the bench since Dave coached Adam’s peewee team in 2004-05 – the first year of Dave’s retirement from playing and an NHL lockout year. “We always joke (that season) kick-started his coaching career and got him going,” Adam said. “I don’t remember a time after that when he was able to be on (my team’s) bench.” Victoria is one of few cities where Adam’s playing success is secondary behind that of Joel. In two seasons with the junior A Grizzlies, Joel blossomed from a midget player into a power forward, won an NCAA scholarship with the Cornell Big Red and was selected by the L.A. Kings in the 2011 NHL Entry draft. Adam was picked in the third round of that draft by the Winnipeg Jets. “I guess I’m calling (Victoria) home now. My brother was able to have a lot of success with the Grizzlies and I know he loved
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F/T Sandwich Makers Victoria (Subway) 2 locations No. edu/exp. Eng. req’d. $10.68/hr Fax 250-360-0969 1. #100 - 1633 Hillside Ave. 2. #102 - 1503 Admirals Rd.
INCOME OPPORTUNITY ATTN: COMPUTER Work. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part time to $7,500/ mo full time. Training provided. highincomesfromhome.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. LOAN HELP. Consolidate all your credit cards, bank loans, income tax debt and payday loans into one small interestfree monthly payment. Contact us asap toll-free 1-888-5284920. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
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Q/SIZE LEATHER-LOOK BED w/800 Coil Euro-Top Mattress $499.; Recliners, Sw. Rockers, Sofas, Loves LESS than 1/2 PRICE; Bookcases, Dressers, Sofa Tables, Mirrors, Desks, Sideboards, Dinettes, China Cabinets, STOREWIDE LIQUIDATION PRICES, While Stock Lasts! Reasonable Offers Will Be Accepted. BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. buyandsave.ca
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RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
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HORSEBACK RIDING boots, black leather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ariatâ&#x20AC;? brand tall boots, womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Excellent condition. Perfect ďŹ rst pair of show boots! Paid $400, asking $250 obo. 250-391-5992, leave message. (Westshore)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES APPLIANCE REPAIR & Services. Residential/Commercial BBB member. 250-388-0278.
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
UNDER $100
FREE ITEMS
FRIENDLY FRANK
Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales Sales Professional
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT International Hospitality Tourism & Hospitality Food & Beverage Hotel Management Conference Management
Practical Nursing Community Support Social Services Assisted Living Health Care Assistant Health Unit Clerk Live-In Caregiver Pharmacy Assistant Spa Body Therapy
9 HAND decorated Christmas cookie tins for Christmas gifts. $10 ea. Call (250)656-1640. CADENZA FOR ofďŹ ce or TV stand, 3 drawers, 60â&#x20AC;?l, 20â&#x20AC;?w, 30â&#x20AC;?d. $60. (250)294-2553. CAMPBELL HAUSFIELD Compressor, 4 HP, 11 gal, working condition, $30. Call (250)656-1497.
Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3
LADIES SEIKO watch, white gold plated, $50. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (worn) working, $20. (778)265-1615
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Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in. Speaking with one of our career advisors will help you outline your career goals and what ďŹ elds are best suited to you. You can even tour the campus, speak with current students, and ďŹ nd out where our graduates are now. A new career and life path is only a meeting away.
CALL VICTORIA: 250-384-8121 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
GAS FIREPLACE standing or against wall. Cast iron. Excellent condition. 23000 BTU. Priced to sell; $250. (250)5924160 or jmulders@shaw.ca NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
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.
APARTMENT/CONDO
Senior Living 200 Gorge Road West, Victoria 1 bdrm. from $865/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
â&#x20AC;˘ Wheel-chair accessible â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor, indoor and covered parking available â&#x20AC;˘ Lockers â&#x20AC;˘ Elevators â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry room â&#x20AC;˘ Balconies â&#x20AC;˘ Bicycle storage â&#x20AC;˘ Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
RIGID ROOTA Drain cleaning machine, Model K75, excellent working condition, $650 obo. Call (250)598-6203.
Call Now:250.381.5084 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com 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. Call 250-478-9231.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz EVERYTHING GOES AT DREAMLAND KIDS CLOSING OUT SALE! Up to $250. off cribs, $500. off dressers, $600. off bunks, 50-75% off kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedding! 3194 Douglas St., at the corner of Alpha.
RENTALS
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291
CHRISTMAS TREE, lights, star, ornaments, tree skirt, etc... $45. Call (250)477-4426
TRADES
EDUCATION
$5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scooter. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
Ask For Move-In Bonus
CAST IRON electric ďŹ replace $60. Large antique mirror, $30. Call (250)382-4618.
KENMORE MICRO Oven, Circular Wave, 1100 watts, $70 obo. Call (250)477-5798.
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2 CARD tables, $7.50/each. Call (250)380-7559.
TWIN SIZE bunk beds, Canwood Alpine solid lodgepole pine wood, with 5 â&#x20AC;&#x153; foam mattresses and matching 7 drawer solid lodgepole pine chest. Like new. Used maybe 10 times for our visiting grandchildren. Paid $1125.00. Asking $600. (250)658-4242.
TOOLS
GRAYCO PLAY pen & high chair, like new, $70/each. (250)389-0791.
FREE: ROSE coloured hide-abed/couch, in immaculate condition. Call (250)478-7676.
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
MEDICAL SUPPLIES 2010 LEGEND 4 wheel scooter with jumbo basket, scooter cover, walking cane, ďŹ&#x201A;ag holder and canopy. Like new, always kept in the house. Retail price $4,357, now asking $2050 obo. (250)656-7786.
BUILDING SUPPLIES
FREE: 6 dozen wine bottles, pre washed. (250)475-0980.
BUSINESS
BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18â&#x20AC;?Dx50â&#x20AC;?Wx79â&#x20AC;?H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733.
SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.
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!
OPEN HOUSE, Sat, Dec 1, 1-3. 10353 Devlin Plc, Sidney Rancher 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg. fam room, private treed lot. Call 250-655-1499 or view w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 or mls #316102
CONDO IN FIRST CLASS CONDITION FOR SALE designed for age 55+ group and comes with services. Excellent location near the Inner Harbour, Legislature, shopping etc. Will consider a rental lease also on this bright, homey, residence. Call Tony Joe-RE/MAX Camosun 250.370.7788 for more info & pictures. see: w/s http://www. tonyjoe.com/
HOUSES FOR SALE $399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or ofďŹ ce, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides. Large family room, 2 ďŹ replaces, pet allowed. 71-14 Erskine Ln., Tel: 250-478-0269. Open House, 2PM-4PM, Sat & Sun. w w w. C o m f r e e. c o m / 3 6 7 0 9 7 www.mls.ca x2486311
ESQUIMALT
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YAMAHA KAYAK roof racks, 2 locking bars, 1 side has 2 cradles, 2nd side has a Hullavator unit, drops to waste level. Seldom used, paid over $1200, asking $500 ďŹ rm. Please email: keebird@shaw.ca
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
ESQUIMALT. X-LARGE 1 & 2 bdrms. New lam ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, cabinets. Free: heat, H/W, parking, storage. Sec cams/entrance $750 + & $945 +. Avail Now or Dec. Call 250-580-7568.
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FURNITURE NEED TO OutďŹ t An OfďŹ ce? Executive Chair, desk, bookcase, 2 client chairs. Call (250)652-0793.
Osteoporosis~MS~Fibromya lgia? Increase Performance? Commercial Vibration machine. Clinically proven. (250)287-2009.
1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
GRANT MANOR Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo
To view call 250-642-1900
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
SUITES, LOWER
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
AUTO FINANCING
CARS
MCKENZIE EXECUTIVE suite centrally located, weekly/ monthly term. $400. - $1200. (250)419-4587, (778)977-7828 SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $1295. Short/long term. 250-656-8080
FLORENCE LAKE, 2 yr old 1 bdrm ground level suite, large mudroom, F/S, W/D, & micro. 2 private entrances w/ sunroom & patio on 1 acre prop. Utils incl. N/S, small pet ok, $950. Nov. 15. 250-391-1967
2007 DODGE CALIBER SXTmint, loaded, 74,000 km. $10,000. (250)598-6605.
GORGE-HARRIET, Large 1 bdrm, priv ent & prkg, utils incl. N/S, N/P, N/D. Avail Dec 1. $765/mo. Call 250-384-0460 (leave a message).
For scrap vehicle
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
OAK BAY Junction: Jan. 1st. 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ building. $850. Heat, h/w incl. N/P. Share purchase required. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.
BURNSIDE AREA: $525, util’s included. Avail immed. Call Brittany 250-589-5884 or 250383-9635. GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556. LARGE OR smaller room. Till/Burnside. Kitchenette, bathroom, L/R with one other quiet tenant, male. Small $350, larger $495. 250-7273671
STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
SUITES, LOWER
QUADRA VILLAGE- 1 bdrm top flr, hdwd flrs, indoor cat ok, parking. $780. (250)812-4154.
NEWS
CEDAR HILL Golf course- 1 bdrm, private entrance, off street parking, W/D, utils included. NS/NP. Refs req. Avail Dec 1. $800. 250-595-0505. COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915. GORDON HEAD, 2 bdrm, $1100 incls all utils, N/S, N/P, avail immed, 250-721-4040.
SIDNEY, WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furn’d, all utils incl’d. F/S, W/D, small dog ok. N/S, avail now. $1100 mo. Ref’s. Call (250)415-1221.
FREE Tow away 1977 CADILLAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. $2000. obo. Please call (250)477-7076.
1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588.
858-5865 SPORTS & IMPORTS
AUTO FINANCING
AUTO SERVICES
TOWNHOUSES
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SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.
CASH PAID
1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2200. Alan, (778)426-3487. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
1981 MERCEDES 300SD Turbo Diesel for sale. 281,000 KMS, (Champagne colour) in fair condition, asking $3000. Maintenance log available. Call 250-885-9010.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL FREE REMOVAL FOR UNWANTED VEHICLES. Cash for some. Quick service in 1 hour. Call now! (250)208-6867
FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations
WANTED TO RENT
WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 1 cat, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo), within walking distance to Wishart school in Colwood. Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-2080386 and leave message.
CARS
$50-$1000 CASH
UPTOWN 1-bdrm. 820 sq.ft, 3 storage rms, patio, yard, prkng, own entr & driveway., NS/NP. $800. incl. 250-361-3508
WANTED, FOR month of January: housesitting or rental of furnished Victoria area home, family of four. Mature, reliable homeowners visiting from northern B.C. Email: simonnattrass@gmail.com
TRANSPORTATION
250-885-1427 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!
1-800-910-6402
CARS
WE’RE ON THE WEB
2006 MALIBU LT V6, dealer maintained. 70,500 km’s. Blue with grey interior. $7,500, moving sale. Call 250-5955727 or 250-886-1319.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
ELECTRICAL
GARDENING
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HAULING AND SALVAGE
MOVING & STORAGE
PRESSURE WASHING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
(250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003.
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858.
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.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CLEANING SERVICES GREAT RATES! Guar. cleaning since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278. NEED HELP cleaning your house? $18/hr. Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903. WEST HARBOUR Home or commercial, new and reno’s. Best Rates. (250)419-3598.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193- From a Plug to an Executive Home. We do it all! Reasonable rates! #22779 GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. WE HAUL CHEAP LTD. Moving & Hauling. (250)8811910. www.wehaulcheap.com
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
GEOF’S RENO’S & Repairs. Decks, stairs, railings, gates & small additions. 250-818-7977.
PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.
GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard a mess? Fall pruning & clean-up. Blackberry & ivy rmvl, weed control. 24yrs exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups.
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
PLUMBING INSULATION
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured.
MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates. (250)896-6652.
HANDYPERSONS
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.
PAINTING
OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
DIAMOND DAVE GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING AT FAIR PRICES! 250-889-5794.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
WRIGHT MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Free Est’s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
FENCING
FURNITURE REFINISHING
DIAMOND MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
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
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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Despite a midsummer spike in vehicle break-ins, ICBC is reporting a significant drop in break-ins and stolen cars across Greater Victoria this year. In the first six months of 2012, there was a 51-per-cent decrease in thefts from vehicles compared with the same period last year. That trend was expected to continue into the latter half of 2012, given that Victoria police netted three of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prolific thieves in August. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a huge Bait Car project in the summer called Operation Tourist Trap, and that put away some pretty highprofile guys who have been well known to us for thefts from autos,â&#x20AC;? said VicPD Const. Mike Russell. The three men have more than 100 combined property related convictions, he said. Victoria also recorded 17-per-cent fewer stolen vehicles in the first six months of 2012, compared with January to June 2011. Since the Bait Car program was introduced in 2003, stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles have decreased by at least half throughout Capital Region municipalities. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Recovered author gathers stories of Victoria’s streets Arnold Lim
we followed. We use our life stories as an example,” he said. “Believe me, you won’t get a more real “Offender, ex-prisoner, heroin addict.” life or valuable resource than from the peoSteve Bradley’s frank descriptions borple who have lived these experiences.” der on cruel, “egotistical and self serving.” The collection of personal short stories, Bradley is describing himself, or the man poems and experiences written by prisonhe once was, to be more accurate. ers, ex-prisoners, homeless, addicts and After multiple jail terms, 18 years as a more are aimed at youth, high school stuheroin addict and many more years as an dents, law and criminal justice students, alcoholic, Bradley lays out those stories with an eye on generating compassion and and more in his book, Connection to Freean open mind to the reality of life. dom. He hopes those who read it take a dif“Either you have the real truth or you ferent journey through life than he did. have nonsense – I am not putting out a “We have tried to emphasize how stucomic book here,” Bradley said. “There dents (should) not follow the path that is some stuff in there that is really informative, because nothing has been spared.” Aneil Perwal met Bradley in 2008 after 17 years hopelessly addicted to crack cocaine. Once a promising athlete and student, Perwal fell into good money early, earning more than $200,000 a year working with drug dealers and living a lavish lifeMESSAGE TO PROPERTY OWNERS style. One day he woke up after a binge MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM and his girlfriend had left him, he Now, before winter rainstorms arrive, is the time for home owners to check gutters, downspouts and perimeter drains around the house to ensure everything is working properly. News staff
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Chaplain Steve Bradley created a collection of Victoria stories and poems about addiction and jail. had no money, no cable and no food in his fridge. He had nothing left. “I thought I could handle it. I ended up being a money man with the drug dealers and ended up trying the product,” the Spectrum graduate said. “My ego was out of check. I thought I was better than everyone else.” Perwal went through drug rehab centre seven times before he finally broke free of the chains of addiction. His story is one of many in Bradley’s collection.
“I grew up in a Christian family and I broke my parents’ heart like (drugs) broke many parents’ hearts,” Perwal said. “If you are a lawyer or a gardener, if you get into the drugs nothing good happens. It is called dope for a reason.” He hopes his story speaks to some of the promising young high school students who might be tracing the path he once walked. Like Perwal, Bradley believes stories from people who have “hit rock bottom” make others think twice about their path and provide perspective from those who made some of the wrong choices he made. “I was on heroin for 18 years, with Aneil being on crack for 17 years. We have an obvious connection in our understanding of each other’s challenges and victories,” Bradley said. “I think that is why I am able to help people, because I am not a book-learned councillor … I have been on the street, I have been in jail and I have lost this and that. I have a connection.” To get a copy of the book or for more information email steve.bradley@shaw.ca. editor@vicnews.com
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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Swab Mob events target optimal stem cell donors Callout for young men attracts students, city professionals Natalie North News staff
Last February, Shelley Eaves got the kind of news no one ever wants to hear: after enduring chemotherapy for leukemia in 2010, her cancer had returned. She now needs a stem cell transplant. Since none of Eaves’ siblings are a match, it’s up to Canadian Blood Services OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network to find a donor within its database. “I started doing some research and realized there’s such a huge need and a lot of the wrong type of donors on the database,” Eaves said. About 90 per cent of donors are women. Of the 10 per cent of men donors, only four per cent are within the optimal 17 to 35 age group, which provides the best post-transplant outcomes. Suitable matches are also most likely found within a shared ethnic background, yet currently 75 per cent of all donors are caucasian. There is a strong need for young, diverse, male donors. “We’re really reaching out to any ethnic community, whether it’s Asian, Southeast Asian, First Nations ... the best chance of a match comes from within your own genetic ethnic group. There’s a need from within those communities.” Eaves’ employer, Royal Bank
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Volunteers Joyce Linnard, from left, and Judy Griffin watch Victoria firefighters Ian Cracknell and Bre MacDonald swab their cheeks during a Swab Mob last week at the Atrium building. The event was held to identify possible stem cell donors. of Canada, for which the 58-yearold works as a community development manager, got behind the cause, along with the University of Victoria. Last week, the two groups hosted OneMatch “Swab Mob” donor registration drive events aimed at attracting optimal donors. While the mob events have passed, new donors can still sign up and have their cheek swabbed. The UVic Vikes men’s and women’s basketball teams have joined the campaign to register optimal stem cell donors to make OneMatch more reflective
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