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Jim Yardley, front, and Bob Briggs try their luck fishing for herring on the Craigflower Bridge. Both have fished on the bridge through snow and ice for about six years catching as many as 700 fish during the season in the old days. Both say the number of herring in the Gorge Waterway has dropped significantly.

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ob Briggs remembers pulling 60 fish out of the Gorge Waterway on a good day. Meandering over to the Craigflower bridge, sometimes with friends, he recalls taking more than 500 fish out of the Gorge over the two month spawning period. He still fishes there today, but his catch is down to about 50 – and he wonders where all the herring have gone. “It was nothing to go down and get a bucketful of fishing herring six years ago,” he said. “There is no way you could fill a bucket in an hour or two now. (But) why?”

Briggs says the days of pulling up with a single bamboo pole and jigs and yanking herring out of the water one after the other are over, as are the days of dozens of longtime anglers lining the Craigflower bridge with lines in the water and overflowing buckets at their feet. The decline is clear, but the reason is not. If anything, water in the Gorge is the cleanest it’s been since the 1920s. Health Canada has given the water a clean bill of health, and it’s even become a swimming hole again. With construction of a new Craigflower bridge set to begin in April,

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World Fisheries Trust executive director Joachim (Yogi) Carolsfeld hopes to bring new awareness to the issue. “It is a unique thing in the Gorge. There are not many places where you can get this in the middle of the city,” Carolsfeld said. “It is on its way out and we have to do something.” He’s heard plenty of anecdotal evidence regarding the food and bait fish, but he says he needs concrete facts and hopes to fund a creel survey, a monitoring method relying on surveying and interviewing fishermen on a daily basis. In order to do that, funds are

needed for a co-ordinator to design and set up the survey – with volunteers required to observe spawning that isn’t currently happening. “In the Gorge itself, I never heard of any herring actually coming back last year,” said Andrew Paine, founder of the Salish Sea Herring Enhancement Society. “We did lots of visits around the Gorge during spawning season. It is pretty disheartening we didn’t see any spawning activity in the Gorge.” PLEASE SEE: Fishing, creosote, Page A6

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Athletics complex set to break ground McKenzie Avenue roadwork to coincide with new $77 million facility at UVic Kyle Slavin News staff

Construction is set to begin on the site of the future home of the University of Victoria’s Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA). Tom Smith, UVic’s director of facilities management, says he anticipates fencing around the property will be up by the end of February, and work on the site will start soon after. “It’s been a long time coming and we’re thrilled with the fact that we’re finally going to proceed,” he said, referring to Saanich council delaying approving the project on two different occasions, which pushed the university’s construction timeline back more than a year. The most recent hiccup, Smith says, came when the project was put to tender earlier in the winter, and its cost rose by $4.3 million. Additional funds were secured from the university’s parking reserve fund, and from the athletics, recreation and food services department budgets. The university board

of governors approved the new project budget last week. Now with a price tag of $77 million, the combined athletics centre and contentious five-level parkade, has a tentative opening date set for April 2015. CARSA and the parking garage will be built atop an existing parking lot, meaning students and staff will lose at least 234 parking spaces on campus until the parkade construction is complete. “We’ve got a series of signs already prepared waiting to go up that will direct students to other lots. We’ve got vacant parking spaces around campus, they’re just not as convenient,” Smith said. Adding to the mix of construction in the area, the District of Saanich is optimistic upgrades to McKenzie Avenue, from Shelbourne Street to Finnerty Road, will begin in the spring or early summer. Brad Ormiston, project manager, says Saanich is just finalizing the detailed design of the project before it’s put out to tender. He expects roadwork to last four or five months. Upgrades to the road are set come in two phases, with work crews ideally running at the same time, Ormiston said. The first phase, which will be done by Saanich, will see upgrades along McKenzie from Tuscany Village to Gordon Head Road and the entrance to UVic. The roadway, running some 800 metres between intersections, will lose one westbound lane to accommodate new bike lanes

Rendering courtesy of the University of Victoria

This rendering depicts what the University of Victoria’s new Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities will look like when it’s complete. Work on the site is expected to begin within a few weeks. on either side of the road. The second phase, which will be put to tender, will see McKenzie widened between McGill and Finnerty roads. New bike lanes, left turn lanes and grassy medians will be installed, a traffic light at a new intersection (Phoenix Road at McKenzie) will be built, and the traffic light at Finnerty will be replaced by a traffic circle. Smith says accesses in and out of UVic won’t be impacted by construction of the CARSA or McKenzie Avenue projects.

CARSA will be a 17,685-square-metre complex including a 2,100-seat gym, a fourcourt field house, an elevated running track and climbing centre. It will also be home to CanAssist, a UVic-based organization that develops technologies and services for people living with disabilities. Saanich council sent UVic back to the drawing board twice in 2011, denying approval of development permits due to a lack of quality public consultation. kslavin@saanichnews.com

Life at sea and at the edge of the law Live-aboard boating offers affordability, but drives concerns of environmental damage Tim Collins News staff

The ad on UsedVictoria.com proclaimed a rather affordable rental for only $280 a month, with an ocean view no less. The rental, the ad read, would best suit someone “with a sense of adventure.” Another ad offered a chance to own a residence for only $9,000. It’s a 27-foot sailboat, built in 1974 and in need of “cosmetic work.” In light of rental costs and the prices in Greater Victoria’s real estate market, the option of an affordable live-aboard accommodations has become a lure to people of all ages and walks of life. Shawn Green, 27, has lived on the water for three-and-a-half years and says it’s a lifestyle that suits him perfectly.

Green started out on a 25-foot plastic boat but soon moved up to a more spacious 30-foot boat in which he’s lived since. Green works at a organic farm and, when he has time, he pursues a labour of love as he refurbishes his boat. “She originally cost me $20,000, but I’ve sunk another $10,000 in since then; and it’ll likely cost me another $10,000 to get it to where I want it,” he said. He has already used his boat to circumnavigate Vancouver Island, and hopes to get it to the point to sail around the world. In the meantime, he lives on the water and according to Green, there’s no life like it. “I’m 27 years old and own my home in Victoria. Not too many people can say that,” he said. Technically, what Green is doing violates an Oak Bay municipal bylaw that states the surface of the sea under Oak Bay jurisdiction (about 500 metres offshore) cannot be occupied by “any moveable structure when such objects are used for sleeping or dwelling purposes.” Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen said it’s not an acute problem for the community. “We don’t wear tweed here as much as

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Shawn Green lives aboard a 30-foot boat, on the waters off Oak Bay. we did in the old days,” Jensen said with a laugh. “There’s a lot more spandex and bikes these days.” Jensen said that there are all kinds of good, responsible people who choose the live-aboard lifestyle, but was quick to

state that some can be problematic, particularly if the residents of the boats are irresponsible. “There are some issues with discharges from boats, and it’s a problem when derelict boats break free and wash ashore, but again, it’s nothing near being an acute problem in our community,” Jensen said. Still, Ray Thomassen, director of building and planning for Oak Bay, said derelict boats can be a problem in harbours across the city. “Some are out there, just waiting to sink,” he said. “They lose their anchors in a storm and end up on the beach where we have to clean them up.” When the derelict boats do wash up onto the beach, they are rarely claimed. “I’ve never had one claimed in 30 years,” said Phil Barnett, superintendent of public works. “It happens a few times every year. If the boat is worth something, the owners patch them up and get them off the beach pretty quickly. If they’re left there, they were never worth anything to start. Then the municipality has to pay to have them removed. It can cost $3,000 or $4,000.” editor@saanichnews.com

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With only three months left until British Columbians head to the polls, students are busy encouraging their peers to vote. The University of Victoria Students’ Society has already had Elections B.C. on campus helping register voters, but with more than 500,000 eligible voters under of the age of 34 not participating in the last election, director of external relations with the UVSS, Lucia Heffelfinger Orser said youth issues are being forgotten. “When students go out and vote, it brings youth issues to the forefront,” Heffelfinger Orser said. “Some of the reasons why health care and other issues always rank at the top for government is because it is an older demographic who votes and those issues are important to them.” As a student society, the primary issue it would like to see addressed in the election race is postsecondary education. The UVSS and other student societies across the province are joining together creating a coalition called the Alliance of B.C. Students, which previously ran an informal campaign known as “Where’s the funding?” “Essentially we’re trying to call on the Liberals, the NDP, the Conservatives and the Green Party to commit to making B.C. have the highest quality, most successful post-secondary education system,” Heffelfinger Orser said. With a general election scheduled for May 14, Heffelfinger Orser is concerned students may still have difficulty making it to the polls. The Camosun College Student Society has launched a similar campaign at the Landsdowne and Interurban campuses under the banner Rock the Vote B.C. Like their peers at UVic, Camosun students are hoping the youth vote will make a difference in potentially tight races. “Rock the vote B.C. has two components: voter registration, and promoting the issues that are important to students such as tuition, financial aid, transit, housing and the environment,” said CCSS executive Madeline Keller MacLeod. “Voter registration is very important because the election falls at an extremely inconvenient time for students. They need to know their rights as a voter, such as the ability to vote in any polling station across the province on election day, unlike federal elections.” To entice students who may need to register, next Friday (Feb. 15) the CCSS will be serving grilled cheese sandwiches to Interurban students who fill out voter registration forms. mcole@oakbaynews.com

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UVic alum publishes world’s tiniest book There were many interesting that feels appropriate.” stops along the path to Before attending the nano publishing the world’s smallest imaging lab at Simon Fraser book – a title its creator didn’t University, Chaplin drew each initially set out to claim, but tablet in Microsoft Paint in one he embraced once he knew order to create bitmap files it was within reach. that could be used When to program the ion contemporary visual beam and control artist Robert Chaplin, the scatter of ions, a graduate of the otherwise referred University of Victoria to as tuning the and member of the beam. The classically Royal Canadian low-tech MS Paint Academy of Arts, program made for a taught himself more-than-tedious how to carve, he process, Chaplin says. didn’t practise on “It’s a bit like a Natalie North monk having to sit microchips, but the Reporting experience would in a cloister, drawing come soon enough in a bible on goat skin. 2007 when he used a focused It was an act of really, really gallium-ion beam to carve concentrated effort. … You Teeny Ted From Turnip Town. have to give yourself over to The fable of Teeny Ted and the process. his victory in a turnip contest, “It took a long time,” Chaplin written by Chaplin’s brother says before he lets out a Malcolm Douglas Chaplin, is raucous laugh. all of 69 by 97 microns, or 11 Until recently, an electron by 15 microns for each tablet microscope or enlarged images (by comparison, the average were the only viewing options human hair is about 100 for Teeny Ted, but a successful microns thick). Kickstarter campaign ensured “It’s the world’s smallest the world’s tiniest book is now book about Teeny Ted with the available in large print. largest turnip,” says Chaplin Chaplin’s interest with from his Vancouver home. publishing began as a child, “There’s something about that when, he says his attention

deficit disorder saw him spend long hours alone in the library, fascinated by the copyright information found on the back of a book’s title page. To become a publisher, he learned, all he needed was an International Standard Book Number, but it didn’t necessarily have to be applied to a book in the traditional sense. His non-traditional published works include a matchbook, followed by a toilet plunger, because “If (Marcel) Duchamp can put a toilet in (the Metropolitan Museum of Art) and call it a fountain, then I can put a plunger in an art gallery and call it a book,” Chaplin says. Chaplin also published Genuine original Canadian fun tickets: Legal tender have some fun, a book of 10 brandnew, sequentially-numbered five-dollar bills, perforated and bound into a book, to be torn out and used for fun, he says. The books are priced at $65 for $50 worth of fun. The Canadian national library refused to publish the book in what Chaplin describes as “one of the only cases of true censorship in Canada.” “They refused to file the fun tickets because they said it

wasn’t fun,” he says. “They said they didn’t think it was fun and also it was illegal.” The British National Library published the book of “fun tickets,” which remains for sale through Amazon.co.uk. “Certain individuals find it fun. I treat it very seriously, but I get it. There’s a certain kind of amusement that comes along with it. It’s a unique position to be in, treating publication as a form of contemporary art is a unique

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University of Victoria graduate and contemporary visual artist Robert Chaplin was featured as part of Alumni Week. (Below) a page from Chaplin’s book Teeny Ted from Turnip Town, which holds a Guinness World Record as the smallest book made. position to be in.” Teeny Ted From Turnip Town is available online at robertchaplin.ca. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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The CRD and University of Victoria are presenting a lecture called Creating a Welcoming, Diverse and Sustainable Future. The talk, from Caroline Andrews from the University of Ottawa, “highlight how we define goals for the places we live and the ways communities design processes to achieve these goals.” The free lecture is in the David Lam auditorium, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.

Fishing, creosote possible factors in herring demise Continued from Page A1

Paine said multiple factors could be contributing to the decline including commercial overfishing, especially when pregnant females are targeted for their prized roe, a practice he sees as effectively eliminating future generations before they are even born. Another issue Paine points to is an abundance of creosote-treated wood pilings which he says kill herring eggs. “We witnessed billions of eggs dying on the creosote pilings last year,” he said. “We went when the spawning was happening which is a really incredible experience. In the kelp and eel grass they hatched and that was it. On the creosote pilings they died.” Creosote, a preservative added to wood in some commercial marine applications including docks and marine structures, leeches chemicals into the water which harms fish roe, he said. “It’s the toxic shock, the chemicals that leech out. They have done studies on it so there is evidence there,” Paine said.

It doesn’t kill all marine life though – a federal environmental assessment of Craigflower bridge last year found higher densities of oysters at the piling than other areas of the Gorge. Paine and a group of volunteers are targeting a technique focused on enhancing the fish habitat by covering the wood with a landscaping cloth, shielding roe from direct contact. They will test the technique on herring stock in the Saanich Inlet first. Paine says a similar technique, coupled with information gathered from proper monitoring, may help the Gorge bounce back. “The herring are the building blocks pretty much of our whole ecosystem. The herring feed the salmon, they feed the ling cod they feed the seals, that feeds the orcas and everything,” Paine said. “(They) really are a keystone species in our ecosystem. It is really sad we are losing populations like the Gorge herring. Once they are gone, are they ever going to come back?” For more information visit worldfish.org. alim@vicnews.com

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RRU tests Camosun storm drain technology System detects, filters oil before it hits waterways Kyle Wells News staff

With fresh water streams on campus and a migratory bird sanctuary at its front door, Royal Roads University seems like the perfect location to test oil filters for storm drains. Officials at two universities and one environmental company agree, and last week the first of a series of combination filter-monitors was installed in a storm drain on campus as a part of a pilot project. The filter not only stops oil from entering the drains, and eventually water systems, but it also incorporates new technology to monitor the filter and sound the proverbial alarms when oil is present. A storm drain near the boathouse, eight drains in the lower parking lot and a drain by the fish ladder on RRU’s campus will have the filters installed. Camosun’s mechanical engineering technology department designed the system’s sensors. Researchers Will Spaulding and Imtehaze Heerah developed the oil-sensory technology from scratch, over the course of two years. They also devised a unique system to transmit the information the sensors collect. “We can tell if it’s debris or oil that’s causing the problem,” Spaulding said. “Either way you need maintenance, but one is a lot more important than the other.” A small computer monitors the sensors and transmits information via a wireless radio signal. A level switch will tell monitors if the drain is plugged. When a sensor is triggered it transmits data to a computer, and can be programmed to send a text message or email alerts. The filter is made of a polymer substance (the exact composition is a trade secret) that is powdery when dry but turns into an impervious gel when it comes in contact with oil. Ian Muir, founder of Petro Barriers, invented the oil collection technology about 12 years ago. It was a happy accident he stumbled upon while trying

Knife found in birthday prize Kyle Wells News staff

Most people expect a plastic trinket when they break into a party cracker, not a rusty boxcutter. In late January Sasha Sinkewicz hosted a birthday party for her daughter at her Langford home. For the party she purchased birthday crackers, similar to Christmas crackers. When her daughter pulled open her cracker she found a utility knife inside. An adult immediately took the knife away from the young girl. “It was really scary,” Sinkewicz said. “I’m just so happy that no one got hurt.”

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Camosun College researchers Imtehaze Heerah, left, and Will Spaulding demonstrate the new oil filters being installed in Royal Roads University storm drains. to figure out ways to reuse plastic from diapers. “They blew a pipe. … hydraulic oil was all over the bloody place,” Muir said. “They threw down some of this material and immediately it gelled and made a solid product.” Units will also be installed at Camosun College and will continue to be tested and developed in a lab setting. The pilot project at RRU will run for the next year, after which Petro Barrier plans to incorporate the technology into its products.

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February time for seeing red H

ot on the heels of Pink in the Rink, a fundraiser held by the Victoria Royals hockey team supporting the B.C. Cancer Foundation, the UVic Vikes basketball teams are hosting its sixth annual Shoot for the Cure – another pink-themed cancer fundraiser, this one to benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Pink is trendy, We see them everywhere, small pink but others ribbons on a lapel here, need help, too larger ones stuck to the back of a car there: pink pens, pink water bottles, pink gloves, pink T-shirts, pink bracelets, pink socks, hats and even golf bags. We see them all every day and know the money spent to purchase them – at least some of it – went to support breast cancer research. It’s a campaign that works. Breast cancer deaths have decreased by almost 40 per cent since the peak in 1986, mainly due to earlier detection through regular mammography screening, advances in screening technology, and improved treatments – all a result of better funding and increased awareness, no doubt. Cancer is a truly horrible disease. Every hour of every day, an average of 21 Canadians will be diagnosed with some type of cancer, and nine people will die from cancer, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. However, heart disease and stroke kill seven times as many women as breast cancer. While pink is trendy and a great way to show you support a cause, this month is Heart Month, time dedicated to fundraising and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Heart disease and stroke take one life every seven minutes and 90 per cent of Canadians have at least one risk factor, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. So while pink gets all the attention, now is the time to see red and remind ourselves that, unlike most cancers, heart disease is something we can prevent. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Saanich 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.

Independent MLAs have a dream I

magine a province where elected as an independent in Delta party leaders are chosen in an South in 2009. Bob Simpson was independently supervised vote, kicked out of the NDP caucus with 12-year-olds, dead people and shortly after winning re-election pets prevented from for the party in Cariboo voting. North, because he dared Imagine a province to criticize then-leader where roving gangs of Carole James for a lack of influence-seekers aren’t policy specifics. allowed to join multiple They were belatedly parties, and the rule is joined by Abbotsford actually enforced. One South MLA John van where corporations Dongen, who quit the and unions have to B.C. Liberals in an advertise in their own orchestrated move to the name instead of financing B.C. Conservatives, and Tom Fletcher then quit that party soon political parties and then B.C. Views disclosing millions in after. Van Dongen does not donations months after have the credibility of the the election is over. others to speak on integrity, given Imagine a province where his self-serving party antics and his elections are held based on questionable decision to hire his audited financial statements, not fiancée and pay her one and a half a collection of election promises salaries to serve as his constituency that will be dismissed as a work assistant. of fiction by the new regime if the Leaving that aside, there incumbent party is defeated. are some good ideas in the A cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party independents’ reform package. to support Christy Clark. Adrian One is to give backbench MLAs a Dix won the NDP leadership with meaningful role in policy-making. the help of bags of $10 bills stapled Simpson gave the example of to new memberships. As parties Prince George MLA Shirley Bond’s go to online voting, multiple PIN term as education minister, where numbers may be activated from the she had to reverse ministry policies same phone number or the same that didn’t make sense in rural address. school districts. The all-party These and other glaring problems standing committee on education with our party-based political could have prevented this error, he system were highlighted last week said, but it didn’t because it never in a set of reforms proposed by meets. three independent MLAs. Vicki The party voting irregularities Huntington broke the party chokedescribed above could be hold on B.C. politics by getting addressed by giving Elections

B.C. authority to supervise party leadership votes, the way it does elections and referenda. There are unknown costs for this, and other problems. For instance, should the Marijuana Party be subject to this, or the Work Less Party, should either one muster enough organization to stage a leadership contest? The independents had high hopes for one fundamental reform, moving B.C.’s set election date from the spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast. Both the B.C. Liberal party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it. I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it. He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session. That will be dominated by returning the provincial sales tax, and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS Electric cars a good deal for taxpayers Re: Electric vehicles in B.C. not green (Letters, Feb. 6) We are averaging 5.5 km per kWh this winter in our Nissan Leaf. We are expecting to drive 15,000 km this year. B.C. has approximately three million registered vehicles with ICBC If we were to assume most future drivers in the province were doing an equivalent, that would require about 8.18GWh of electricity. So what is 8.18 Gwh? Well, the Peace River Site C proposal calls for an expected annual output of 4,600 GWh, so driving all those kilometres fully electric would amount to 0.18 per cent of that. Imagine, there would only be an additional 99.8 per cent left to sell and squander elsewhere. As an aside, the cost of Site C is an expected $8 billion (ie., eight CRD-sized sewage treatment projects) So from a magnitude perspective, $8 billion times 0.18 per cent comes out to $14.2 million. Even at today’s prices, that buys me less than 13 million litres of diesel without the need to drill, pump, pipeline, refine, pipeline, truck, and ultimately combust in my little highway heatpump. I say divert that fuel to B.C. Ferries for the 1,500 or so round trips that fuel would guarantee us from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen and let us top up on board. But I suppose all that redirected energy might be bad for the economy. In that case the writer of this letter is correct, rebates for electric cars are bad, and incentives for fast charging stations are “more crazy news.” Janna Malo and Ryan Gisler Saanich

Submarines have come a long way Re: Cartoon (Jan. 30) Your editorial cartoon refers to the air quality monitoring systems for Canada’s problem plagued submarines. Firstly, let me address the “problem plagued” comment. This over used and demeaning description of our submarines is no longer applicable. Our Navy has worked extremely hard to get these problems ironed out. The result is that HMCS Victoria, our city’s submarine, is now fully operational. Last year, she performed extremely well in RIMPAC exercises held out of Pearl Harbour. The culmination of this performance was the successful firing of a MK-48 torpedo that sunk an obsolete ship and demonstrated our boat’s potent capability. Our other three submarines will attain this capability in the near future. Secondly, a high-tech central air quality monitoring system is a “nice to have” system. It is

certainly not essential as our boats have portable systems capable of monitoring the quality of air, including the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen. If these levels get outside the laid down parameters, the boat has equipment that can reduce the level of carbon dioxide or produce oxygen. I believe that it is now time to start reporting on the positive accomplishments of our submarines and submariners – they deserve it. Cmdr. (Ret.) Lloyd Barnes Saanich

First Nations needs to look at its leaders Re: Idle No More stokes the fire (Our View, Jan. 30) In reading your editorial regarding the Idle No More movement, I can’t help but wonder if the omissions say more than the inclusions. The most glaring omission is the lack of reference to Theresa Spence and her influence in the process. I think the First Nations peoples have got the short end of the stick over the years but having her on side is more detrimental to their cause than they would hope for. She has constantly moved the goal posts and then refused to follow through on her demands, leaving it to others to do. I think it was a smoke screen to take the heat off the audit of Attawapiskat. First Nations people should have a serious look at the way Theresa Spence lives compared to the way her “subjects” live. If that is typical of all First Nations in this country, the native people have more of a problem with their “upper class” chiefs than with the government. Jim Anderson Saanich

WiFi a dangerous experiment Re: No escape from radio frequencies (Writer’s Block, Feb. 1) Life developed on Earth over millions of years under certain environmental conditions. Animals and later humans, while evolving under the natural radiation from the sun and the rest of the cosmos, developed protective mechanisms against potentially harmful side effects. Over the last few decades, man-made radiation sources in the radio range have increased dramatically surpassing by a wide margin the natural background level. In particular, the explosion of technologies utilizing a certain type of pulsed microwave waves is blanketing entire urban areas making it difficult to avoid exposure. Any artificial radiation which is introduced on a massive

scale into the environment over a very short period of time relative to human history, is likely to cause some sort of adverse effects in the long term as the human body does not have the time to develop efficient protective mechanisms. Health Canada’s position on the issue is: “At present, the evidence of a possible link between RF energy exposure and cancer risk is far from conclusive and more research is needed to clarify this ‘possible’ link. Health Canada continues to monitor the science regarding RF exposure and would take action if future research establishes that RF energy exposure poses a health risk to Canadians.” In other words, let’s keep radiating Canadians and see what happens. Basically, this is equivalent to conducting a longterm experiment on a massive scale using the people, including our children, as guinea pigs. This is unethical, immoral and irresponsible. This technology should be proven safe before the general public is subjected to it at these levels. It is not necessary to have 100 per cent certainty to apply the precautionary principle and protect the citizens and our children. Nabhraj Spogliarich Saanich

Victoria is B.C.’s sunniest place Re: No escape from radio frequencies (Writer’s Block, Feb. 1) In a recent column, the writer stated: “Personally, I’d be more concerned about getting cancer from the sun. This being Victoria, I don’t have to worry much about that either.” I’m always surprised when I hear people say things like that, even jokingly. Victoria, after all, is the sunniest city in B.C. – we get significantly more sun than the “sunny Okanagan.” According to Environment Canada statistics, Victoria gets more annual sunshine than any other city in Canada, other than those on the southern Prairies. During the summertime, we beat even those cities. Steven Murray Victoria The News welcomes your opinions and comments. To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to less than 300 words. Send your letters to: Mail: Letters to the Editor, Saanich News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4 E-mail: editor@ saanichnews.com

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Housing Victoria’s homeless brings hope Programs are finding success, but demand is increasing Jennifer Blyth Black Press

For those with a roof over their heads or a bed to sleep in, imagining life without those necessities is near impossible. Yet for hundreds of men and women “sleeping rough” in the Capital Region – exact numbers are unknown – that’s the reality each and every night. What is known is that despite the significant efforts of a number of social service organizations, what is currently available simply isn’t enough. According to the Coalition to End Homelessness’ most recent annual Report on Housing and Supports, 1,617 unique individuals used an emergency shelter bed in five of six emergency shelters in Greater Victoria last year. And people were turned away more than 3,200 times from the Rock Bay Landing Emergency Shelter alone in 2011/12.

“I believe that Victoria has one of the highest per capita rates of homelessness in the country,” says Don Evans, Executive Director at Our Place, noting that because there is no count of the homeless in Victoria, exact numbers are difficult to pinpoint. “I’m sure the numbers are much higher than what most of us think.” Homelessness has many faces. Some without a home “couch-surf ” with friends and family, others live in a vehicle or have a tent to provide some protection. But sleeping rough brings exposure to the elements and to the inherent risks of life on the street, not the least of which is the weather – the Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol, for periods of harsh wind, rain, snow or subzero temperatures, was called 43 times between November 2011 and March 2012. Andrew Wynn-Williams, Executive Director of the Coalition, is one of many at work in the homeless community who are calling

for more housing as the way to end homelessness in our community. He also says it doesn’t need to be expensive. “One key step could be an increase in the number of housing supplements available, a truly cost-effective measure that will help individuals into housing, where they can better address issues such as mental illness and addiction and help reduce the number of visits to the hospital and courts,” Wynn-Williams says. He isn’t the only one who thinks the solutions lie with public support. “I think there needs to be more political will and the government works on pressure from the public,” says Evans. “There are lots of people who have their hearts in the right place but it’s going to take some real leadership from the politicians and the money to back it.” At the same time, “I think it’s very positive that we have the Coalition and that the agencies work together well – that collaboration I think is really positive.”

The Assertive Community Treatment – or ACT – Teams are an initiative of the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Headed up by Dr. Ian Musgrave, the multi-disciplinary teams work with those with severe mental health and addiction chal- Dr. Ian Musgrave lenges, bringing together mental health, medical and social welfare components. Team members are available daily as clients need. Currently, the four teams have access to 50 monthly BC Housing supplements of $200 for their clients, however with each team seeing approximately 75 clients, those 50 supplements are really just scratching the surface. And for the pricey Victoria rental market, $300 really is the minimum needed for a supplement without taking away from other necessities, such as food. Dr. Musgrave, a strong supporter of the full spectrum of housing, notes that studies have shown the cost-effectiveness of programs like the ACT Teams. Costs for supported mental health housing sit around $100 to $150 per day, acute care hospital beds are about $700 to $800 per day and the Seven Oaks tertiary care facility in Saanich is about $325. With that in mind, a $300 per month housing subsidy and ACT Team resources seem cost-effective by comparison, especially with their shown 70- to 80-per-cent reduction in hospital bed stays. “There is so much difference in terms of what can happen if you’re off the curb and under a roof,” Dr. Musgrave says.

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Each fall the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness hosts Project Connect, a oneday service and information fair for those experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. Attendees receive a barbecue lunch and free services, such as ID replacement, haircuts, tax returns, vet care and more.

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Music for Africa aids angels Megan Cole News Staff

Travel isn’t always about the destination, sometimes it is about the journey, and three years ago when 21-year old University of Victoria School of Music student Laura How visited Zambia with her family it started a journey that continues today. While traveling through Africa with her parents, twin brother and younger brother, How visited the St. Nicholas Orphanage and elementary school at the Makeni Centre in Lasaka, Zambia. “We got to know the 30 kids,” said How. “The youngest was a newborn. He was a very cute baby, but unfortunately he had HIV/AIDS so he required a lot more support and it was hard to know how he would be doing once we left.” Through a student who recently went down to the African AIDS Angels (AAA) supported centre, How and her family saw pictures of the now toddler who is doing well. “He seems to be a very happy child, which is exciting,” said How. During two weeks at the Makeni Centre, the Hows went to the

local school the orphans attended and watched as they killed and cleaned chickens. “They really do cook and eat pretty much every part of that bird,” said How. “They can’t waste any meat because they only get the chickens once a week.” Experiencing how the orphans in Zambia lived compared to her life at home made her realize how fortunate she was, which set her in motion to become involved with AAA. AAA is a volunteer-run charity that supplies food, shelter, medical care and education for families affected by AIDS in Malawi, Zambia and South Africa. “It wasn’t until I got back from Africa that I became involved with African AIDS Angels and began making presentations to different schools about the projects,” she said. How – who is now on the AAA board of directors and is an active member of the youth engagement committee – visits local schools equipped with a PowerPoint presentation and teaches elementary students about the projects in Africa. She also leads angel mak-

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ing workshops. And on Feb. 24, How will take the excitement she first had when she returned from Zambia and combine it with her other longterm passion – music. How is a fourth year student at the University of Victoria majoring in piano. She has been playing the piano for 14 years. “When I returned from Africa I was really excited about the possibility of supporting the orphans in Zambia, and I was looking to see whether we could make a larger, longer lasting impact,” she said. “I know that our angel sales do very well, but there is a limited market for that so we are looking at other options to support our projects.” Combining her passions, How began organizing the Music for Africa event. Along with fellow musicians from the School of Music, in addition to Victoria Conservatory of Music students and community musicians, How will take the stage playing a classical music repertoire including Bach, Beethoven and Schubert. “One of the really exciting performers we have is Eehjoon Kwan,”

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Laura How applying temporary tattoos and handing out Canadian flags at St. Nicholas Orphanage in Lusaka, Zambia. said How. “She was the 2012 young soloist at Symphony Splash.” How’s younger brother Nathan will also been sharing the stage. Nathan – a Grade 12 student at Mount Douglas Secondary – plays trombone with his school concert and jazz bands, and sings in both the school’s men’s and mixed voice choirs. The performance will also feature a silent auction with items donated by the community such as tickets to Ballet Victoria’s Secret

Garden and the Pacific Opera Victoria’s Tosca. Music for Africa is on Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at Ivy’s Bookshop, Long and McQuade or at the door. For more information about AAA visit their website at aidsangelsvictoria.ca. mcole@oakbaynews.com

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Victoria starts kitchen scrap pickup Daniel Palmer News staff

Diane Lade opens the lower cupboards in her kitchen oneby-one, revealing a meticulous sorting station for plastics, cardboard, bottles and composting. Although she’s been minimizing her landfill-destined garbage for more than 20 years, Lade applauds the City of Victoria for its new kitchen scraps program. “I really think about how everything that comes out of our household goes somewhere,” said the Fernwood resident. “The chemicals go down the drain ... there’s so much plastic out there in the ocean. We’re just happy the city has created the program and we can put more stuff into the compost now.” The program, which officially started last week with dual waste pickups by city sanitation crews, is projected to divert about 1,500 tonnes of waste from the Hartland landfill each year. And it goes beyond the raw vegetables, fruit and eggshells used in backyard composting. Raw and cooked meat, fish, bones, bread, pizza – even soiled paper products such as napkins and paper towels – will be accepted in the new green bins now in place at more than

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A city worker loads up a newly implemented kitchen waste bin onto the back of a dual-purpose truck in James Bay. 14,000 Victoria homes. Ed Robertson, assistant director of public works, expects a few hiccups in the early weeks of the program, as crews familiarize themselves with new trucks, routes and schedules. The city will also need to figure out how it’s going to separate food scraps from the hundreds of public street bins before the Capital Regional District begins penalizing haulers for such waste in January 2014. “That’s a phase we haven’t talked about yet,” Robertson said. Businesses and apartment dwellers that rely on private haulers will need to comply with CRD guidelines as well.

“A year from now, if the garbage we pick up has food, we will be fined by the CRD and we’ll have to pass that on to our customers,” said Ann Chabert, manager with Waste Management. The company’s single organic waste truck hauls to Foundation Organics and Vantreight Farms in Central Saanich, but increasing demand means more processing facilities will need to be found, she said. View Royal already operates a full kitchen scraps program through a private company. Saanich, which ran a threemonth pilot program last year, plans to roll out kitchen scrap recycling by spring 2014.

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Members of a committee that assembled the first Street Survival Guide check out the booklet at the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness office on Pandora Avenue. Seated from left are Coalition social inclusion co-ordinator Hannah Rabinovitch and David Small; standing are Jerry M. and Diane Clarke.

Street life made a little easier Victoria’s first Street Survival Guide unveiled Daniel Palmer News staff

When Jerry M. was evicted from a recovery house in the early months of 2010, he had only three thoughts on his mind: food, shelter and storage. “I had to then start tapping into where I was going to sleep for the day, where I could eat,” he said. “The only thing that was available were the places to get food and that was it. That’s all I could access easily.” He’s since found his way back from surviving on the streets of Victoria, but many of those hard-learned lessons and services discovered through word-ofmouth are now being put to good use. On Thursday, Jerry and his colleagues unveiled Victoria’s first Street Survival Guide, a single resource for the plethora

of services available to the estimated 1,600 homeless people in the region. “We put together a team of people who were homeless at some point or currently homeless, and they laid out the guide,” said Andrew Wynn-Williams, executive director of the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. “It has been designed by those on the street, for those on the street.” The guide is the result of six months of weekly meetings between the 10-person team. It breaks down the availability of shelters, meal service and even hygienic services such as haircuts and foot care around the downtown core. “Showers, Internet and access to phones are a little further along (in the guide),” Jerry said. The booklet also includes a walking map and operating hours for each service, as well as legal information on police authority and camping. “If I had access to something like this, my life would have been a lot easier,” said David Small, a recovering heroin addict who is HIV positive. “So many people turned me away.”

Small said the province needs to provide better funding for mental health and addictions, but he’s glad the guide provides a list of current detox and other free health services. The Street Survival Guide is modelled after similar guides created for residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and in Kelowna, Wynn-Williams said. But Victoria’s guide is the first to rely primarily on a panel of experts who have experienced homelessness firsthand. “It’s been a very progressive journey,” Jerry said. “It was a hard thing, but I know the survival guide will make a lot of difference for people that are facing very similar issues more on a long-term basis.” Funding for the guide was provided by the United Way of Greater Victoria. The Coalition is a partnership of local service providers, non-profit organizations, all levels of government, and the business, post-secondary and faith communities. Its mission is to end homelessness in Greater Victoria by 2018. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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The question is asked every day and astigmatism is, without doubt, one of the most misunderstood refractive disorders. Optometrists agree that astigmatism has various causes. While some theories claim it is hereditary, others state it is developmental. Both opinions are almost certainly correct. The most common form of astigmatism is due to the clear front part of the eye, the cornea, not being round. This “out of round” of the cornea causes distortion of the focussed light, which in turn causes blurred vision at all distances. An uncorrected astigmatic eye is constantly trying to improve its focus. This is tiring and can cause headaches especially during precise visual work. Most patients are surprised to learn that the majority of people have at least a small amount of astigmatism. The amount of astigmatism will determine the severity of the visual complaints. Most people can go for years without realizing that they have a problem. If one has never seen clearly, it is difficult to comprehend what clear vision truly is. Fortunately both spectacles and contact lenses can correct astigmatism, and recently, refractive surgeons have added astigmatism corrections with lasers to their services. When astigmatism is first corrected a period of adaptation and adjustment is to be expected. Objects may look distorted or slanted but clear. After a few days the strange symptoms will subside. It took the brain years to get used to the “old vision” so it will take a while for the “new vision” to settle. It is very important to correct significant astigmatism in children. They may not complain, but uncorrected astigmatism can often cause poor performance at school. Don’t forget; first eye exam by age three. A regular eye examination with the optometrist is the best way to monitor astigmatism in patients of all ages.

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Three athletes inducted to UVic hall of fame The University of Victoria will induct two former studentathletes and one former coach into the University of Victoria Sports Hall of Fame on April 3 at the annual Celebration of Champions banquet. UVic cross-country and track runner Silverado Socrates, formerly Brenda Shackleton, raced for the Vikes from 1985-88 and led the Vikes to three consecutive CIS and Canada West cross-country titles from 1985 to 1987. Women’s soccer goalkeeper Nicci Wright competed for the Vikes from 1992-96. Wright went on to a prolific international career, earning 36 caps with Canada and recorded 11 shutouts, the third most in Canadian national women’s soccer history. Being inducted into the builder category is Derek Ellis, who coached the cross-country and track distance program from its official inception in 1964 until 1973. In addition to coaching, Ellis was an associate professor in the biology department.

Junior B regular season wraps up this week The final week of the junior B hockey regular season: The Peninsula Panthers face the Westshore Wolves tonight (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m., at Bear Mountain arena. No. 2 Saanich Braves face the south division leaders Victoria Cougars on Thursday night, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning Arena. On Friday at 7 p.m., Peninsual plays host to Kerry Park and Panorama rec. Vancouver Island league junior B hockey playoffs are scheduled to start Monday.

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Next Saturday, pink will be all the rage on the basketball court at the University of Victoria as the Vikes raise money for cancer research, while facing arch-rivals from the University of British Columbia. The men’s and women’s Vikes face their UBC counterparts in back-to-back games at UBC on Friday, and at home on Saturday, the last of the regular season. For the home game, the men’s and women’s squad will don pink uniforms in support of Shoot for the Cure, a fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. “Playing UBC is a big draw. It’s a huge rivalry between the schools. Games with them are a huge factor in where we will place,” said women’s coach Dani Sinclair. The Vikes women expect to finish between second and fourth place in its conference and should clinch a playoff slot in the Canada West Championship, the quarterfinals leading into nationals. The Vikes women have a strong playoff record including nine national championships, but last year they missed making the playoffs. “It’s good for us to get back in there,” Sinclair said. “We’d like to beat UBC. They are a very strong team, ranked sixth in Canada. That poses a tough challenge for us.” This squad has plenty of talent, but Sinclair expects key players such as Debbie Yeboah (Winnipeg) and Claremont grad Jessica Renfrew to help carry the team into playoffs. “(Renfew) is good at running the floor ... one of our best three-point shooters and a good driver, she can get by anybody,” Sinclair said. The Vikes men’s team is coming into its final games in a strong second place behind powerhouse UBC. The men have their sights squarely set on the nationals this year after placing fourth in the Canada West Final 4 last year. “Obviously we want to get ourselves back into that game. When you get to the national tournament, anything can happen,” said coach Craig Beaucamp. Beaucamp agreed Saturday will be a highprofile game, and will support a good cause, but it will be more about bragging rights than significance in the standings. We should have clinched second,” Beaucamp said. “Placing first or second is more

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UVic Vikes basketball players Reiner Theil, Jenny Lewis, Chris McLaughlin and Jenna Bugiardini and their rest of their teams, will don pink hued uniforms for Saturday’s games against UBC to support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. important than anything.” The Vikes women face UBC on Saturday at 5 p.m. and the men play at 7 p.m. at the McK-

innon Gym. Entry is by donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. editor@saanichnews.com

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17,18, 19 Applications for Artisans are available at 2bevzimmeman@gmail.com 250-338-6901

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PSYCHIC CIRCLE SPRING FAIR * PALM * TAROT * ESP THE TILLICUM MALL Feb 11th thur till 17th PERSONALS CHRISTIAN SENIOR Widow is seeking her soul mate to rent in his home. Like singing, music, horticulture, etc. Call 778-433-0614.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RE THE ESTATE OF BARRIE GARTH HELMER, DECEASED NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at 4th Floor, 1007 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5 before the 4th day of March, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which it then has notice. ELIZABETH CHURCHILL PETER ALAN HELMER Executors

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ITALY- VILLAGE house in beautiful central Italy for rent. Call Anita 250-655-4030.

LEGALS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PUT POWER into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED DELIVERY PERSONS

Telus Yellow Pages Seeking mature individuals with car or truck to deliver the new Telus Yellow Pages™ phonebooks in the Greater Victoria area.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - SAANICH

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilﬁeld construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the ﬁeld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

HOOKTENDER, F/T, Duncan, BC. Wages as per USW coastal agreement. Loader & processor experience an asset or be willing to learn to run these machines. Fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FINANCIAL SERVICES

EXPERIENCED PARTS person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

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

4088 Quadra St & 3091 Carroll St

NO BANK NEEDED!

SOLID OAK dining room suite, buffet and hutch w/3 drawers, 6’ oval table w/pedestal, 6 chairs, excellent condition. Call (250)475-1588.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

C: 250-886-5396

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

WORK WANTED HANDICAPPED PHOTOGRAPHER seeks work. I have over 40 yrs experience and specializing in nude portraits. (250)415-6321.

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT PSYCHIC READINGS- Do you want to know about present, future, love, money, career and health? Call for an appointment! Call Susan, 250595-3715.

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-8889 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. THE ONE, the only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

ENGLISH MARMET Pram with canopy, rain cover etc, all in excellent condition. $400 obo. Please call Margaret Davies, (250)477-5504.

PETS

MOVING IN 1 week, everything must go. Solid wood kitchen table w/ 4 chairs & centre leaf, couch, chairs, misc kitchen stuff, cookware, pictures, microwave. No reasonable offer refused. All must go. Call 1(587)297-1961.

PETS Standard Poodle Pups, CKC, $1300+. Red, Black Abstracts. Call 604-626-4683 or email: msherring@shaw.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK 2 CLOTHES hamper, one for $25 and the other $30. Pair of Director chairs, $40. Call (778)440-6628. BAR FRIDGE, works well, $75. Indoor plants (3) $20. Call (250)658-1066. LA-Z-BOY rocker/recliner, blue fabric, gently used, recently cleaned, $80 obo. Call (250)382-2422. NORA ROBERTS- 16 paperbacks, 2 hard covers, $25 obo. (250)721-0308. Univ Heights. PEDESTAL SINK, white, new (Costco), $60, brass & crystal chandelier, 5 lights, $30. Call (250)893-2502. STENO CHAIR, like new, $75 obo. Fireplace tools $15 obo. Call (250)380-4092.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

Financial Aid May Be Available

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. PAIR MURANO red wedding goblets, Chinese Carpet 12’x9’, beautiful condition, dark blue background, $1,000. Water colour paintings by Joyce Mitchell (from private collection) Canadian artist. Call 250388-3718. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WASHER AND Dryer (Maytag), Heavy Duty, 1 year old, like new, white, $850. Call (250)629-3102.

DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

250.384.8121

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOUSES FOR SALE 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

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS OTTER POINT Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, ﬁnished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.

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

REAL ESTATE WINTER VACATION Home in sunny Mesa, AZ. Gated 55+ community, 5 pools & hot tubs, Wood work shop, stain glass making, computer courses, tennis, etc, site café, w/live Music, nearby golf courses. 250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOVING SALE; 2 electric bed frames, sofa, loveseat and ottoman, occasional chairs, tables, chest of drawers and other misc items. Call for viewing (250)655-3010.

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open ﬂoor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FURNITURE

SPROTTSHAW.COM

CALL VICTORIA:

We will “Rent-To-Own” you these 3 bdrm homes with rented basement suites. Quadra rent: $2700/mo (suite rented $950) Carroll rent: $3000/mo (suite rented $1200) Deposit required

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

EDUCATION/TUTORING

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

RENT-TO-OWN

LEGAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

For those with a desire to help others and make their community a better place. Sprott Shaw gives you the skills to actually do it. You could start your HCA program in the New Year and get the skills you need for a rewarding career. Evening option now available.

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. 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.

LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Grapple Yarder Operators • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Grader Operator • Boom man • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Group Fundraising welcome.

PDC Logistics Call: 1-800-663-4383 To Book Info. Session

PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED

SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certiﬁcate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

NEWS

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291

DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm Condo, 6 appls, underground prkg, $1195 mo. (250)882-2330.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, February 13, 2013 RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, ﬁrewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

$449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

SAANICH- LARGE 2000 sq ft 2 bdrm on hobby farm, lights & heat included, NS/NP. Refs. $1000 mo. 250-652-0591.

TOP CASH PAID

$50 to $1500

1997 CHEVY Suburban Van1 owner, immaculate condition, 240,000 km, V6, seats 7. $3400. Call (250)592-2391.

FREE TOW AWAY

Mr. Scrapper

$$$ 250-885-1427 $$$

250-686-3933

$$$ CASH $$$

CARS

SPORTS & IMPORTS

CLUNKERS

ESQUIMALT- fully eqip furn condo, 6 mos, Apr 15-Oct 15, 1 bdrm+ den, 1.5 baths, water/mtn views. NS/NP utils parking incld. $1100. 250-3823630, ruthpeibc@gmail.com

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY: DUPLEX, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, rec room, ocean views, $1450. Call 250-656-5430.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. info@corbetthouse.ca

HAWAIIAN CONDO for 1 week March 23, 1 bdrm luxury condo, sleeps 4-6 people, barbecue, tennis, pool, 1 block Kuhio beach park. Call Byron, (250)592-0730.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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. LANGFORD NEW townhome. Private bedroom/bath. All inclusive. NS/NP. Avail immed. $600 mo. 250-382-9434. VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575 all incl, suits working/students, disability. 778-977-8288

SUITES, LOWER

HOMES FOR RENT SIDNEY, 3 bdrm, newly reno’d, full bsmt, fenced yard, 1.5 bath, N/S, N/P, $1400 mo, avail immed. (250)710-4185 or leslie_daw@hotmail.com SIDNEY RANCHER. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, large family room. 5 appl’s, 2 storage sheds, private fenced yard on quiet culde-sac. NS/NP. $1600./mo. Call (250)655-1499 to view.

COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915 SAANICH- 2 bdrms, $1050, utils included, laundry. Near Camosun & all amenities, NS/NP. Available Mar 1. Call 250-516-8718. SAANICH: 2 bdrm, share laundry. Heat and util’s incld’d. Avail. Feb. 15/Mar. 1. $1000. NP/NS. Call (778)440-0010.

For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing

SAANICH: NEW 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D. $1400 incld’s hydro, water. N/P. (250)727-2327. SOOKE 1 br + ofﬁce, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $820.250- 642-5332

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

FOR

VIEW ROYAL. 2-bdrm $1100. Incls utils. NS/NP. Feb. 15. 250-474-2369, 250-217-0767.

250-858-JUNK

SUITES, UPPER

MARINE

FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail March 1st. $1400 utils incl. 250-391-1967.

1988 CHEVROLET Barettablack, w/grey velour interior, 2.8L, 5 speed standard, good cond. $950. obo. Brian, 250999-7887, 250-886-4299.

LANGFORD- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft, fully reno’d, deck, wood F/P, 6 appls, lrg yard. Avail now. $1500, N/S, pet’s ? Ref’s req’d. 250-516-3453.

1995 SAAB TURBO 9000V6, 140,000 km. $3200. (250)592-2391.

MANSION, HIGH Quadra. 2bdrm char. $895. Living/dining room, h/w ﬂoors, clawfoot tub. NS/NP. Lease. (778)350-1952 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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2002 INTREPID ES, radiant red metallic. 103 km’s, all power, leather interior, excellent cond, $6000 obo. 1 owner. 3.5L engine. Call (250)3616400. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000 kms mostly hwy. PDL, AC, non-smoker, ﬁrst owner, Summer & winter tires. $7500. (250)392-6321

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES MILE ZERO Motorsports Vancouver Islands Exclusive Arctic Cat dealer located just south of Nanaimo airport 313136 Thomas Rd, Ladysmith. Toll free: 1-866-567-9376 www.themilezero.com

TRUCKS & VANS 1988 FORD 16’ cube Van, 176,000 KMS, good condition, $2950. Call (250)656-7132.

BOATS 12.5’x25’ BOAT house for sale- converted to ﬂoating workshop, small area for tender, ﬂoor can be removed, upgraded electrical panel. Moorage at Van Isle Marina. Available for use otherwise must be removed by Mar 31. $1500. (250)216-2835.

MOORAGE MOORAGE AVAILABLE Westport marina has 20’ to 30’ slips available. Lowest rates in the area, annual or monthly terms. Saanich Peninsula’s most sheltered marina. Keyed security gates, ample free parking, full service boatyard. 2075 Tryon Rd. N. Saanich 250-656-2832 westport@thunderbirdmarine.com www.thunderbirdmarine.com/westport

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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677.

250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

QUALITY INSULATION blown ﬁberglass. Affordable rates. (250)896-6652.

CONTRACTORS

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, ﬁnish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

LANDSCAPING

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

J. ENG Landscaping Co. Custom landscape & garden service. Call Jan 250-881-5680.

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

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Lawyers call for court reform Inefficiencies in system slowing down court cases Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association released a report last Tuesday calling for more judges, more court services staff, more legal aid money and more mental health services. Kerry Simmons, president of the Canadian Bar Association B.C. branch, released the report at a news conference in Victoria. Simmons said the association wants to put justice issues on the agenda for the May provincial election, and it has been received with interest by the B.C. Liberal Party and NDP. The bar association, representing 6,900 B.C. judges, lawyers and law students, is seeking a long wish-list of reforms, including long-standing demands for legal aid funding for family court disputes and a return to the 2005 level of staffing for provincial court judges. The B.C. government announced the hiring of nine new judges a year

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Kerry Simmons, president of the Canadian Bar Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B.C. branch, speaks at a press conference in Victoria last week. Lawyers are calling for changes to the criminal justice system. ago, and Attorney General Shirley Bond also launched a review of the court system. Geoffrey Cowper, former chair of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legal Services Society, was assigned to examine why the court system was getting slower despite 13,000 fewer new provincial criminal cases than it handled in 2002. Cowper concluded the problem is partly because there are incentives for defence lawyers to delay cases, and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;culture of delayâ&#x20AC;? that resists change.

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