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A new voice for those who live in silence Developmentally disabled at Saanichbased centre embrace tablet technology Edward Hill News staff

Lynne Hibak holds a broad grin as she sweeps her fingers across an iPad, lighting up swirling streams of colour in the shape of a heart. For the 32-year-old client of the Garth Homer Society in Saanich, the touch screen offers her entertainment and easy access to the Internet. For other developmentally disabled adults at the day facility, some who can’t speak or who have limited movement, the technology has given them an unexpectedly rich voice to the world. Hibak uses the iPad to research birds and animals she sees while volunteering at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary. Her friend Laurie Fairweather does the same at her volunteer job Glendale Gardens, a.k.a. the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific. “My fingers don’t always go where I want. You can make mistakes with the iPad and it’s no big deal,” Fairweather says. “If I come across a plant I don’t know at Glendale Gardens I can take a picture (with the iPad) and find it.” The iPad and its apps have been so suc-

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Garth Homer Society client Laurie Fairweather holds an iPad as Lynne Hibak traces thermal imaging colours using an art app. The society has purchased 14 iPads after a staff member showed that clients, including those with deeply limiting developmental disabilities, used the hands-on technology to ease anxiety and to assert decision making. cessful in giving creative outlets to Garth Homer Centre clients, the society bought 14 of the devices last fall. High-functioning clients like Hibak and Fairweather adapted to the iPads quickly, but then so did those with significant developmental impairments. Clients who would normally struggle to pick up small objects can assemble virtual jigsaw puzzles, paint with their hands or even play musical instruments. Deeply disabled, withdrawn individuals will engage using the iPad, even if just to splash a virtual fish pond. For clients with autism, people who require and demand strict routines, the iPad allows staff to create visual, individualized schedules using digital photos of the client doing tasks – eating lunch, driving in

the van, and going to a park. The clearer the routine, the lower the anxiety. Key to the device’s popularity is removing the keyboard and mouse from the equation of a computer, especially for those with limited hand-eye co-ordination. “There wasn’t the confusion or frustration that I was anticipating due to introducing something that wasn’t familiar,” says Rob Baker, a staff member who works with clients requiring a high level of care. “We have clients with no capability to draw or hold a pen, but they can still use their hands and fingers. All of a sudden they can make art without obstacles. They found uses that I had no idea about.” Baker had the bright idea to introduce his personal iPad to Garth Homer about a year ago, just to gauge the level of inter-

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Vehicles damaged in Gordon Head break-ins At least 12 vehicles parked in Gordon Head were broken in to – many damaged to gain access – overnight Friday and early Saturday morning. Portable electronics and coins were the most commonly targeted items. Saanich police say the suspect or suspects used a sharp tool to punch in the door locks, however some vehicles appear to have been left unlocked. Anyone with information on these break-ins is asked to call 250-475-4321.

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Plan for gardens at Commonwealth Place draws fire from residents The idea of a community garden on a parcel of land behind Saanich Commonwealth Place doesn’t sit well for some area residents. It’s not the garden they take issue with, it’s the idea that a field used regularly by hundreds of people for outdoor sports and fitness activities will be dug up and fenced in for use by a relatively small number of gardeners. “I’m a gardener, I encourage community gardens, but they need to be in the right place,” said Dave Marecek, who lives on Caselton Place. “This is our green space, it’s where we meet as neighbours, it’s our community field because (designated parkland) wasn’t put in our area. Now they’re going to take it away and we’ll have nothing.” In November, Saanich announced it will create two new community allotment gardens in the municipality – one behind Commonwealth Place and one along the Gorge Waterway. Marecek said his biggest frustration is the announcement came without consultation and that he and his neighbours will lose the green space. Property developers gave the land, referred to as the SCP Expansion Area in planning reports, to the municipality in 2002 as part of the deal to build Caselton Place. “The developers

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Crosby, a male Golden retriever, takes a break from chasing a ball in a field behind Saanich Commonwealth Place. The municipality has plans to convert part of the field to a community allotment garden, but some residents say the space is well-used by dog walkers and youth. have also agreed to give 1.6 hectares of property behind Saanich Commonwealth Place to Saanich for parkland,” read a Saanich News article from August 2002. “The person who developed Caselton Place and donated it to Saanich had a commitment from Saanich it would always be greenspace,” Marecek claimed. But that’s not how Mayor Frank Leonard remembers it. “(The land) was acquired for surplus parking,” he said. “That was the original motivation to get it.” Planning reports for Caselton Place from the District of Saanich appear to corroborate Leonard’s memory. “The SCP Expansion Area will provide surface parking for future floor space expansion to SCP, stormwater management, (and) open space for passive and unrestricted recreation,” reads a rezoning application dated July 10, 2002. There’s also an attached map that details how much of the land was to be used for a 150-car

parking lot. Doug Henderson, director of parks and recreation, said the differing understanding of under what pretenses that land was given stems from the donated property being larger than just the field. “When you cut it in half, the north portion is the hilly treed area. That was identified for green space and unstructured activities. It’s the southern half that was identified for potential parking expansion or facility expansion. It’s that portion that is being looking at to use a part of for a community garden,” Henderson said. Leonard is aware of the current opposition to building an allotment garden behind Commonwealth Place, and says those opposed will have a chance to voice their concerns to council. He points to a proposal from the early or mid-2000s that would’ve put a community garden in Houlihan Park in Gordon Head. Neighbours vehemently

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opposed the plan, and council rejected it. “I’ve seen council turn down community gardens before. It’s still a public process, so the outcome’s not known,” the mayor said. Marecek says he feels as if Saanich isn’t “taking into account the needs of the citizens. They’re not taking into account the needs of the community. “They’re going to take away a space that’s used by 150 people a week for 13 gardeners? I’m so baffled why Saanich would have this single-mindedness at no matter what cost to the community,” Marecek said. “When people use (the land) for outdoor activities, that’s a great thing in today’s era.” To provide input via a survey on the proposed community garden behind Commonwealth Place, visit saanich.ca/scpgardens. The survey will be available until Friday (Feb. 22). kslavin@saanichnews.com

Saanich fire crews responded to The Victorian on Feltham Road late Saturday night after a small fire broke out in a suite at the retirement home. Firefighters arrived just before midnight to find staff had extinguished the fire, but smoke was lingering on the ground floor. Crews cleared the smoke and the suite was searched to ensure the fire was out. One occupant living in the suite was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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Victoria Foundation launches loan program for non-profits Don Descoteau News staff

The Victoria Foundation is launching two new initiatives to help non-profit groups in Greater Victoria raise money and finance projects. Following up the publication last fall of its eighth annual Vital Signs report, which analyzes and grades various indicators of health and progress in the Capital Region, the foundation has unveiled two new initiatives, a web portal and a loan program. The first, the Community Knowledge Centre, is an online resource containing detailed information on local not-forprofit and charitable organizations. The goal, said foundation board chair Deirdre Roberts, is to make it easier for foundation donors and other interested parties to target local programs and projects that need support. A search function allows website users to drill down further and find listings for organizations that support a particular population, serve a specific geographic area or address particular issues in the community. “The community can find out how to contribute to immediate needs and the organizations

themselves can discover ways of working together to help address complex issues,” Roberts said. Vital Loans, the second of the two initiatives unveiled Monday at Government House, is designed to provide non-profits with up to $500,000, financed over 36 months, to undertake projects or program enhancements. Victoria Foundation and Island Savings Credit Union have created a Vital Loans fund, from which donor investments will act as collateral for organizations that wouldn’t generally qualify for a conventional loan. Island Savings chief financial officer Bill Snell said the loans can be used either to cover costs associated with a specific project, or to cover operational costs while groups plan a special project that may have a future revenue stream. “It allows them to get their programs out in the community, as opposed to (having to build) the nest egg behind it first,” he said. Pacific Opera Victoria is the first group approved for a loan under the new program. It will use the funds as “bridge financing” as it produces a city-wide festival aimed at bringing vari-

ous aspects of opera to children and families in the Capital Region. “An important part of making this festival happen was acquiring the short-term capital we would need to finance three productions simultaneously,” said POV executive director Patrick Corrigan. The loans program is an example of “mission-based investing,” Snell said, which aims to provide cash flow for organizations whose values and operational goals and approach match those of potential donors. Vital Loans applicants will be assessed by the foundation and Island Savings for the strength of their business plan and strength of management, he added. “We are anticipating that with this program, it is going to draw a lot of interest,” Snell said. “Whether it’s arts and culture or other groups, they’ll be looking at it closely.” The Community Knowledge Centre can be found at ckc.victoriafoundation.bc.ca, while criteria and other details of the Vital Loans program are at victoriafoundation.bc.ca/vital-loans. The 2012 Vital Signs report is available at victoriafoundation. bc.ca. editor@vicnews.com

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Tourism stakeholders call for better bus service in region Daniel Palmer News staff

Greater Victoria needs better transportation infrastructure to meet the increasing number of tourists who are travelling outside the downtown core, say industry stakeholders. Visitor numbers are expected to increase by about 1.5 per cent this year over 2012, but certain businesses are missing out due to a lack of frequent bus service between the region’s biggest tourist draws, said Tourism Victoria president Robert Gialloreto. “We’ve got great product throughout the Greater Victoria region, but we just can’t access it as seamlessly as we want to for our tourists,” he said. “So, a lot of our tourists come here, they’re in the Inner Harbour, they might take a bus trip to Butchart Gardens, they walk around and they leave, when they should be spending four or five days here.” While the industry runs its own Peninsula bus service to tourist draws such as Butchart Gardens, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse, it isn’t enough

to encourage mass tourism visits throughout the region, Gialloreto said. “There’s enough stuff to do in the Capital Region. But we need to have the transportation infrastructure in place and we don’t.” Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Carter said more needs to be done at all levels of government to reinvigorate the local tourism industry. A lack of stable, long-term tourism marketing funding from both the provincial and federal governments is hampering the industry, he said. “Even city council has a role to play. If we want to have a look at new tourism attractions, we need to look at attracting them and finding ways to approve them (at the local level),” he said. Carter and Gialloreto offered joint support for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Top 10 barriers to competitiveness, released last week. Those barriers included the high cost of air travel, a lack of sales tax breaks for visitors and the difficulty acquiring travel visas from certain foreign countries. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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he Greater Victoria Harbour Authority’s hesitation to accept Victoria Coun. Shellie Gudgeon to its board of directors, and her eventual acceptance after public backlash, bring up a couple of points. The Harbour Authority, a non-profit society, was rightfully forced to eat crow after initially questioning the city’s nomination of a publicly elected official, citing Gudgeon’s apparent lack of appropriate skill set. It was technically able to reject the nomination under its society bylaws, but the move came off as arrogant and undemocratic. The scenario should offer a lesson to members of any public body, whether political or societal, to be mindful of how they view that body’s place and role in the community. The public expects to have at least some say in organizations funded in part by tax dollars and manage community spaces. In the case of the Harbour Authority, its board meets just four times a year, not every week or even every month. That would indicate decisions made by directors are more broadbased and centred around policy rather than related to day-to-day operational challenges that may come up. Newcomers to municipal councils, or boards or committees with a specific mandate, always face a learning curve as they research issues and get up to speed on any technical aspects of the position. No doubt the longest-tenured members of the authority’s board have learned a lot about the ins and outs of a working harbour. The Harbour Authority had hoped for more representation from Victoria. But like any public body with representation from the greater community, the GVHA has to trust that nominations are made with due consideration of its needs and mandate. Organizations that steward public assets must always remember whom they serve, and as such, should allow for the injection of fresh perspectives from the community at large. Doing so provides better accountability and helps ensure public sentiment is considered during all boardroom conversations.

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.

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hether Christy Clark’s roads have been widened and government survives the numbered for industrial traffic. May election or not, the Hydraulic fracturing, already in use natural gas “Prosperity Fund” idea when our farm was drilled, has been floated in last week’s combined with directional throne speech is a useful drilling to open up huge one. new supplies. B.C. is poised to join A farming community Alberta in the upper called Montney is the rank of energy-producing latest hot play, yielding jurisdictions, with an not only shale gas but expanding network of petroleum liquids, which natural gas collection, are valuable for diluting refining and processing heavy oil among other into liquid (LNG) for things. export. Clark’s preB.C. has never seen Tom Fletcher this kind of international election throne speech B.C. Views proposed a resource investment interest before. fund similar to Alberta’s Initial projects have been Heritage Fund that would be joined by global players such as reserved for debt reduction and British Gas, and Mitsubishi, a key major projects, rather than spent on player in Japan’s replacement of its programs, which tends to happen devastated nuclear power program. under the political pressure of fourSpectra Energy, which operates year election cycles. one of North America’s biggest gas Opposition politicians and media processing plants at Fort Nelson and commentators have dismissed has another one under construction this as a pre-election stunt. They nearby, has begun work on a third note that the LNG industry in B.C. plant near Dawson Creek. Spectra doesn’t exist yet, and may never and British Gas have also proposed produce the hundreds of billions of the latest of several pipelines, to dollars projected over the next 30 move all this gas to an LNG terminal years. at Prince Rupert. The KitimatI returned for a visit to B.C.’s Prince Rupert region now has at northeast earlier this month, and least five proposed terminals, with I can tell you the gas boom is real. investors including Shell, Chevron, My parents homesteaded east of ExxonMobil and state players from Dawson Creek near the Alberta China and Korea. border in 1962, and I recall when All this is happening as shale our farm was drilled for gas by Gulf gas is developed across the United Canada 40 years ago. States as well. As with oil, Canada Many more gas wells have been is a captive of the U.S. market, and drilled since then, and country the flood of new gas supply has

the North American price at rock bottom. At least B.C. hopes it’s the bottom. Gas royalties passed forest income to the B.C. treasury many years ago, and now as the forest industry struggles to recover, the province faces tumbling revenues from gas. Why would B.C.’s shale gas be seen as a priority for new global investment in LNG? For one thing, we’re a stable democratic country with a mature industry and competent regulation. Secondly, the shipping advantage of the Kitimat and Prince Rupert ports to the Pacific Rim has finally been recognized internationally, as coal, forest products, grain and container traffic has climbed in recent years. B.C. has another advantage that appears to be increasingly important. The shale gas deposits are deep, under a kilometre or more of solid rock, and most are in remote, sparsely inhabited locations. That adds cost to the pipeline system, but it has a benefit. At the beginning of the year I predicted that the international protest movement that dishonestly targets Alberta oil would soon turn to demonizing natural gas. That pseudo-scientific attack has begun, right here in B.C. I’ll have more on that in a subsequent column. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS Overfishing impacts herring in the Gorge Re: Where have all the herring gone? (News, Feb. 13) In the article, the comment, “It was nothing to get buckets full of fish out of here,” and yet he wonders where all the fish have gone? I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Seriously? Even in small amounts, if enough people take from our natural resources, eventually we will be left with nothing. Why are people so determined to point a finger of blame towards others instead of realizing that we are all responsible for the depletion of our natural resources. It has been proven over and over that when an animal becomes protected it eventually can build its population. My final thought to this article is: have these people stopped fishing off the Gorge therefore becoming a part of the solution, or are they continuing to fish accepting that they are a part of the problem? Cindy Kappert Saanich

People should stop fishing on the Gorge Re: Where have all the herring gone? (News, Feb. 13) Andrew Paine, founder of the Salish Sea Herring Enhancement Society, said, “We did lots of visits around the Gorge ... we didn’t see any spawning activity in the Gorge.” He also said, “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.” He 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?” I, too, am really sad about this situation. Two causes are cited as being the possible causes: overfishing and creosote on the pilings and other structures. Covering the creosote with landscaping cloth to protect the fish and eggs from the poisons may be an effective solution, I think. What about overfishing? It strikes me as disheartening and ridiculous to see the picture of two adult fishermen with their fishing rods on the Craigflower bridge with the headline on the photo, “Where have all the herring gone?”

For crying out loud, where would one expect they have gone except into the buckets that they put the fish into, to die so they can be used as bait fish to go and catch bigger fish. Why not just stop fishing the Gorge? Look at what has happened to the cod fishery on our East Coast – it is gone. I guess this is too complicated for people to understand and then follow up on. It is the ignorance of too many people that is ruining our planet. Tony Lovano Saanich

Complex reasons for change in the Gorge Re: Where have all the herring gone? (News, Feb. 13) We have lived on the waterway, Portage Inlet for over 30 years and have the following comments. There are changes in the waterways environment, such as the Canada geese who come in large numbers and pull up the eel grass and eat the roots. We used to have herring and sea-run trout in the water near our float, but no more because there is no eel grass for cover. The second cause of this reduction could also be blamed on the fishermen. Who needs 700 hundred spawning fish in any case? You can buy a bucket from the commercial fisherman for $5. As regards to observing the spawning, I think it would be extremely difficult as all the shallow water eel grass has been eliminated by Canada geese. Another issue is that the harbour seals are also coming in after the dwindling supply of herring as well. Robert Russell Saanich

Column an insult to B.C. educators Re: New season for ‘School Wars’ (B.C. Views, Jan. 30) There is an angry tone in Tom Fletcher’s column about upcoming contract negotiations between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). I wonder how much time Mr. Fletcher has spent in classrooms in recent years – he claims that students are taught propaganda in their social justice classes but the opposite is true: one of the key skills acquired in this class is the skill of recognizing propaganda. Students learn that opinions and

interpretations should not be arrived at before looking at issues through diverse ideological lenses as well as by collecting empirical evidence. Mr. Fletcher’s negative attitude towards teachers bothers me a great deal because with over 40 years of experience in classrooms in different capacities, as well having a doctorate in education, I know what it takes for teachers to help children learn in classrooms – especially those children whose home environments do not support their efforts to be successful in school environments. I was a teacher in British Columbia before Premier Vander Zalm changed the bargaining structure for teachers and while the new structure initially worked well, the past decade has shown us that no structure can work effectively if there is no will on the part of the employer to honor either the process of the negotiation or the contract that is agreed upon. Until the past decade, I felt that there was respectful communication between the Ministry of Education, researchers in universities, local school boards, administrators, teachers and teachers’ assistants. Teachers were recognized as professionals and our input was valued within local districts and within the ministry. What has happened to this attitude? Partly it is the result of our present provincial government’s determination for us to have the lowest taxes in the country. But partly it is the voices of journalists such as Mr. Fletcher who make strong negative judgments towards the very people who are trying to maintain a strong public school system against all odds. Journalists have a responsibility to inform the public – but that information needs to have its ideological bias stated up front and it needs to be based on empirical evidence. Propaganda of the type published in Mr. Fletcher’s column does no good but is harmful to society as a whole. Starla Anderson Saanich

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Bev Jennings Bazin, left, Cindy Bourgeois and son, Caleb, 4, Lorraine Jennings and Norma Jennings admire the firefighter memorial behind the legislature. Thomas William Jennings was a Saanich firefighter who died on the job on Christmas Day 1968, the day his granddaughter Cindy was born.

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Province unveils firefighter memorial Last Wednesday, more than 500 firefighters from across B.C. marched proudly down Belleville and Government streets for their biennial commemoration of those lost in the line of duty. Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association then unveiled a bronze fallen firefighter statue that will permanently stand on the rear legislature grounds. A national firefighters memorial was created last year in Ottawa at the site of that city’s great fire of 1900, but B.C. had no formal recognition of the sacrifices made by the province’s firefighters until now. B.C. artist Dean Lauze was commissioned by the provincial government to create the work. “It’s important for both paid and unpaid firefighters,” said Darren Blackwell, local 730 president. “It’s honouring our fallen brothers and sisters.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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New jetties for CFB Esquimalt Aging wooden jetties at CFB Esquimalt will be replaced with modern facilities, potentially creating up to 1,400 jobs for the Capital Region. New steel and concrete A and B jetties will be able to accommodate modern naval ships and will cost between $430 million and $530 million to design and build, said Defence Minister Peter MacKay at CFB Esquimalt on Monday. A $19.7-million construction contract was awarded to Scans Construction Ltd. for the construction of a utility corridor in June 2012 as the first phase of the project. The new jetties are still in the design phase and the cost will be refined when this work is complete, MacKay said. Four

frigates/destroyers, two offshore patrol ships, one auxiliary oiler replenishment ship and submarines will make use of the new berths.

Harbour Authority backs off rejecting councillor The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority bowed to public pressure Friday and accepted Coun. Shellie Gudgeon as Victoria’s newest

representative. The board initially rejected Gudgeon, citing a lack of expertise in tourism and marine sectors. “I’m looking forward to working with the new directors who will be bringing their skills, perspectives and ideas to the board,” said Bill Wellburn, board chair. The appointments take effect immediately and include David Marshall for the Greater Victoria

Chamber of Commerce and Pete Hartman for the Victoria/Esquimalt Harbour Society. The authority re-appointed View Royal Mayor Graham Hill and Tourism Victoria’s Dave Cowen.

Victoria reunion seeks war brides and families The Canadian War Brides and Families Association is hosting its

annual reunion in Victoria from April 12 to 14 and is seeking war brides and their family members at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. About 48,000 war brides and 22,000 children crossed the Atlantic to join their Canadian husbands and fathers during and after the Second World War. For more information, contact Joan Reichardt at 250-352-7013 or jreichardt@netidea.com.

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“Clients use it to make choices,” Titus says. “For those who can’t speak, it’s a fantastic tool.” Garth Homer executive director Mitchell Temkin said the society will likely buy more iPads this year for the 90 clients who regularly access the devices. The society has also earmarked money to develop in-house apps for assessing a client’s employment capability. The 14 iPads bought last year cost about $6,000, funded through wishing fountain coins donated by Butchart Gardens, and other fundraising efforts. Temkin admits that initially, it wasn’t clear if the iPads would be broadly useful, although now it seems the technology is improving their clients’ quality of life, and allows them to “finger paint their thoughts.” “We mistake diminished communication capacity with diminished cognitive capacity, and that is completely false,” Temkin says. “The iPad is tearing down communications barriers.” editor@saanichnews.com

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Live sound adds life to artist’s experience Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Aural and visual meld in a series of workshops across the region starting this month. After a decade as a couple, Gillian Redwood and Caelen Starblanket La Rocque experimented blending their brands of art. “In the past I’ve always had some good things around to help people relax. A nice environment or CDs with music, creating a relaxing situation so people can get into their art and into their creativity,” explained Redwood, a painter. “I think people’s creativity is most free and most expressive when their body and spirits are relaxed and happy.” Common sense led to her acoustic guitarist husband accompanying art sessions, a concept they explored during a couple of residential courses in the Kootenays before moving to Victoria last

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Caelen Starblanket La Rocque and Gillian Redwood add live music to artist’s workshops this month.

summer. Redwood has long used music to soothe artists and “provide a more fertile ground for creative expression.” “I think live music has a much more immediate and direct connection to the spirit. That’s important and that’s what will connect with people,” she said. At the Da Vinci Centre in Victoria, there will be five one-day workshops starting next Wednesday (Feb. 27). A more in-depth series of two-day workshops at The Coast Collective in Colwood started Monday and feature Redwood’s personal approach to expressive acrylic painting. Sessions include the live soundtrack thoughtfully provided by La Rocque. “I just choose my music really at the moment. I can really react and customize things to how I see things going. Some of our groups are more stressed than others,” he said. “I really notice, and I pay

attention, because I want to know that my music is having a great effect. … I want them to be in their own creative space.” Feedback from previous performances shows his selection of jazz, folk and new age provides a renewed appreciation for live music. “Music is all around us and most of it is recorded. So we know the value of music. … There’s no denying how important music is to our lives,” he said. “It’s like a rediscovery of live music for a lot of people. We’re used to listening to recorded music on our devices. People found it so easy to slip into what they’re doing and relax and not think.” The workshops start this week at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St., and the Coast Collective Arts Centre at Esquimalt Lagoon, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. Visit creative-spirit.ca to book workshops. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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David P. Smith plays his Death Ballad Love Tellers show Feb. 23 at the Merlin’s Sun Home Theatre.

Not your average acoustic show Victoria’s own David P. Smith plays the Death Ballad Love Tellers show Feb. 23 at the Merlin’s Sun Home Theatre. The show is a songwriter round featuring Smith, Ben Sures and Bubba Uno. All have written new death ballads to premiére during the tour. Testosterone’s answer to the Scrappy Bitches of a decade ago, Sures, Smith and Uno will premiere new songs written for the tour and for a new album they’ll record together when it’s over. They’ll also accompany each other on guitar, ukulele and accordion respectively while each takes a turn showcasing songs from his solo repertoire. Smith says touring with Sures and Uno is exciting because everyone on the bill is so different. “This songwriters in the round is about 5,000 miles away from three earnest dudes with acoustic guitars,” he said. “There’s not a chance to get bored.” Call 250-598-7488 or email timgosley@telus.net. The show is at 8 p.m., tickets are $20. llavin@vicnews.com

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Sketching like Leonardo Anita Brunckhurst, instructor for the class “Like Leonardo” looks at one of her student’s art pieces after class at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill. Students from ages eight to 12 made their own illustrations of the Mona Lisa from memory and imagination. For more information about classes, call 250-475-7121 or check out cedarhillarts.ca.

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Hot country style Lindi Ortega just wrapped two great tours with K.D. Lang and Social Distortion and now she’s on the road for a solo tour across the country. Canadian-born, Nashville-based Ortega will be back in Victoria on Feb. 23 at Lucky Bar. Her new album Cigarettes & Truckstops which follows Ortega’s Juno award-nominated debut album, Little Red Boots, has been getting great reviews since its release last October. Cigarettes & Truckstops flaunts Ortega’s distinctive vision that embraces the oft-neglected, politically incorrect realism of traditional country and frames it in a charmingly, and sometimes darkly humourous contemporary context. Ortega plays with Dustin Bentall and the Smøkes at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St. Advanced tickets available at ticketweb.ca. llavin@vicnews.com

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Executive Chef Connie Young-Davis started preparing the food three days in advance.

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Last chance to name HarbourCats’ mascot Travis Paterson News staff

You can put your money on Harry, but don’t count out Hariette. Suggestions are pouring in for the Victoria HarbourCats’ soonto-be-born mascot. The Name the Mascot contest is on until Feb. 24 and the top three picks will get some mighty ticket prizes. The grand prize winner receives two season tickets ($550 value), with two runner up prizes consisting of one 10-game reserved flex pack ($99 each). The expansion team’s mascot is still in the “womb,” so to speak, and though most assume its a boy, the gender is not necessarily defined, said HarbourCats general manager Holly Jones. “Submissions are still pouring so we’re almost starting to it narrow down but there’s still a week and a half to go. “By default, people are assuming he’s a boy, judging by the submissions, but we’ll have to figure it out.” Holly Jr., for example, isn’t out of the running. “That might be a bit confusing. I have brown eyes, he (she) does not,” said Jones. New for this contest is that the winner’s name will be released, whereas the person(s) who came up with the HarbourCats name went undisclosed. The background story to support the name is also a big factor in who will win, Jones said. Visit the HarbourCats’ website to make a name submission. The mascot is on order and will be introduced by name within a month of the contest’s closing. The West Coast League baseball season opens June 5 at Royal Athletic Park. See the HarbourCats recently released full roster online at vicnews.com. sports@vicnews.com

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Greater Victoria athletes cleaned up at Sunday’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League awards ceremony. From left: Garrett Kemmler of the Saanich Braves won the top defenceman award, a “complete surprise” for the third year player. Brody Coulter of the Victoria Cougars set the new VIJHL scoring record with 118 points, winning him the Doug Morton Trophy recipient (shown) as the top scorer, and also the Jamie Benn Trophy as the league’s MVP (not shown). Tanner McGaw of the Saanich Braves was named the top goalie, facing the most saves, 1,097, and playing the most minutes, 2,192. Ty Jones of the Saanich Braves, far right, was named the top forward.

Road to the Cyclone Cup begins Wolves vs. Braves

he Westshore Wolves might have the best chance to stage an upset in all of the first round VIJHL playoffs series, not that they will admit it. The third-seed Wolves face the second-seed Saanich Braves in the opening round and even though the Braves finished second in the league, the Wolves managed to win the last four regular season meetings. “I wouldn’t hold much to that. The Braves had a bunch of injuries,” said Wolves coach Rob Doyle. “We’ll have to play our best to have a chance to beat them.” Even with a 28 wins and 19 losses, it’ll be for naught if the Wolves don’t win a playoff round.

“We’ve had a good year, but you can’t be satisfied with it,” Doyle said. The key to success for the Wolves is simple. “Discipline. (The Braves) have an unbelievable power play, one of the best top lines in junior B.” “(The Wolves) have our number right now,” said Braves captain Ty Jones. “And they have good goaltending with (former Brave) Matt Chester.” But if there’s one thing the Wolves and league know, it’s that the Braves have another gear. “We’ve been there before. Last year we were so close (to making the final),” Jones said. sports@vicnews.com

Cougars vs. Panthers

VIJHL first round sked Braves vs. Wolves: Game 2, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena. Game 3, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena. Game 4, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. at Bear Mtn. Game 5, TBD. Game 6, Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena. Game 7 TBD. Cougars vs. Panthers: Game 1, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning. Game 2, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Panorama. Game 3, Feb. 24,

ast year, the Victoria Cougars came as close as you could to winning the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship, when they lost the final in overtime. At the same time, the Cougars also rectified their calamitous collapse from the 2011 final to the Peninsula Panthers. So if 2012 was a redemption season, what’s 2013? Judging by the team’s robotic march through the 48-game VIJHL season, in which it lost just once in regulation and twice in extra time, it’s the next level of everything. The power play is lights out. The energy line and team’s forecheck, when its turned on, is a blazing blitz of skill, speed and grinding hard work. It’s the third straight year the Cougars and Panthers will meet in the playoffs and this time the youthful Panthers are the heavy underdogs. Because in 2013, there’s the Cougars and everyone else. sports@vicnews.com

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St. Michaels Jags grab South island AA title The St. Michaels University School Blue Jaguars are city champs, having won the South Island AA boys basketball championship final on Saturday over the Lambrick Park Lions, 58-51. Georgios Ikonomou led the Jags in scoring with 14 points, while Brendan Somers paced the Lions with 13. Up 34-17 in the first half, Lambrick made a big run to start the third quarter, but SMUS pulled away late in the fourth. The Jags, Lions and Brentwood College will represent at the Island AA championships this week, Feb. 21 to 23, at Wellington secondary in Nanaimo. Brentwood defeated Shawnigan Lake 69-53 in the third place game. Pacific Christian School finished sixth and Esquimalt High seventh. sports@vicnews.com

Chargers bounce into playoffs

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St. Michaels University School Blue Jags player Dawit Workie shoots the ball over Shawnigan Lake School’s Connor Powell during the South Island AA boys high school playoffs at SMUS last week. SMUS won and are going to the Island championship.

A little luck was all the extra help the Camosun Chargers women’s basketball team needed to secure a playoff spot, and they got it. The Chargers kept their playoff dreams alive on Saturday with a 99-47 drubbing of the Columbia Bible College Bearcats at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence. Third-year wing Elyse Matthews (Stelly’s) led the Chargers with 20 points. The Chargers were in danger of missDrake Downer ing the playoffs, however, having lost to the Kwantlen Eagles 61-47 on Friday. But the Chargers held on to the final playoff spot when Quest defeated Langara on Saturday. The Chargers men’s team squeaked into the playoffs in a similar style. Wing Drake Downer led the men team with 19 points and eight rebounds as they qualified for provincials with a 92-65 win over the Bearcats on Saturday. Camosun hosts the men’s and women’s 2013 PacWest playoffs at PISE, Feb. 28 to March 2.

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U-Haul Moving Center Victoria Claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods left in storage at: 790 Topaz Avenue, Victoria (250)382-4711 11 Pilar Hunter 1391B Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC 111 Jacquelyn Cowan 49 Armagh Way Nepean, Ontario 19 Dario Guion 303 - 1025 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC 201B Joshua Hoyles 21825 100 Avenue Langley, BC 201E Emily Roberts 80 Cadillac Avenue, Victoria, BC 212 Everett Napolean 2828 Rock Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC 22 Andrew Rowe 1215 Dundas Lane, Victoria, BC 262 Paul Smith 231-2828 Rock Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC 280 Kathleen McKenzie 918 Collinson, Victoria, BC 310 Linda Malmloff 628 Head Street, Victoria, BC 337 Mark Steele 250 - 525 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC 349 Jordan Moreland 901 Garthland Road, Victoria, BC A116 Anna Butler 5012 49th Ave., Fort Nelson, BC A119 Jerett Brumsey 102 Egerton Cresent, Victoria, BC AA5164A Nicole Lake 1891 19th Ave #47, Campbell River, BC A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Viewing 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each room.

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

250.388.3535

U-Haul Self Storage Victoria Claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods left in storage at: 644 Queens Avenue, Victoria (250)381-2271 1108 Roslyn Stoffer 827 Ellery Street, Victoria, BC 3028 Ian Nikolaus 2512 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC 3040 James E. Pearson 205 Kimta Road, Victoria BC A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Viewing 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

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

LOST AND FOUND FOUND VIDEO camera at Fort & Douglas. Call to identify at 250-475-6858 leave message.

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ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassiﬁed.com

Terriﬁc career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Beneﬁts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000 entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview 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 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. 1888-999-7882; 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 EXPERIENCED PARTS Person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. 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 GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message for Information: 1800-972-0209.

HELP WANTED- Prince Rupert BC. WAINWRIGHT MARINE SERVICES LTD. Deckhand- Looking for deckhands at marine towing company. Requirements: ROCMC, SMVOP, MED A2 and marine ﬁrst aid (all current) Tug Boat Captain- Looking for Tug Boat Captains at marine towing company. Requirements: 60 ton ticket, seafarers, medical (all current), and at least 5 yrs seatime working as a Captain on a tug boat. For more information about posted jobs: fax: 250-624-5473 or email: wms@citytell.net

HELP WANTED

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.

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

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 LIVE IN cook/house coordinator for small seniors home. For particulars go to contact page at: abbeyfieldstpeters.org

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD WE ARE seeking kitchen helpers, starting immediately. Please apply in person with a resume. Kuma Noodle Japan #215-1551 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, (778) 678-1267

INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.BCJobLinks.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR OF Public Works & Engineering, Competition #13-05 for the City of Quesnel. Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information on municipal services and a full job description. City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5 Fax (250) 992-2206 or Email: ncoe@quesnel.ca

PARTS COUNTERPERSON REQUIRED FOR HEAVY TRUCK DEALER- Ideal candidate should be customer-focused, have mechanical knowledge and have computer experience. Preference will be given to those who have truck, auto, or industrial parts experience. Permanent full-time, varied shifts on a rotational basis. Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc. (Freightliner) is offering competitive remuneration and excellent beneﬁts to the right applicant. Apply by email only to: nhalliday@ b a i l ey we s t e r n s t a r. c o m . Please - no phone calls or drop-ins.

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Sales Representative Lassonde Industries Inc. is a North American leader in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative and distinctive lines of fruit and vegetable juices and drinks marketed under recognized brands such as Oasis, Everfresh, Fairlee and Rougemont. We are currently looking for an experienced sales representative to cover the Vancouver Island area. The Retail Sales Representative will be responsible for managing all aspects of sales and customer service in a professional and efficient manner. This position will assure distribution of all listed Lassonde products, as well as indentify new business opportunities and increase sales in the respective territory. Lassonde Offers a Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefit Package & Company Car. This is your chance to join an innovative and forward looking company! www.lassonde.com fax: 1-450-469-3360 email: mathieu.simard@lassonde.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

•Ironworkers •Piledrivers PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is accepting resumes for the above skilled tradespersons for an upcoming project in Victoria. Certiﬁcations and training in Fall Pro, CSTS09 and Aerial Platform required. Send resumes via fax 604-241-5301 or pclvanisland@pcl.com

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - SAANICH

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PETS

APPLIANCES

FREE ITEMS

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

FREE. 2 black Ikea Bistro chairs. Call (250)655-0836.

NOVELTY PHONES; teddy bear, Garﬁeld and baseball for $99. Call (250)386-9493.

HOME CARE SUPPORT

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC Range. 4 burner ceramic glass cook top, 30” wide, cream colour. Includes electric range hood. Excellent working and cosmetic condition. 4 yrs old. $450. obo. (250)391-5750.

FREE: SINGLE wooden bed, in good shape. Please call (250)590-8908.

PLAYTEX SUPER Look, new panties in boxes, size L, white. 4 pair $20. 250-383-5390.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CARE AIDE. Cert. Private in home services for Seniors. Exc ref’s. Police check. Now accepting new client’s for a limited time. (778)433-5555.

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

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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.

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

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

M O N E Y P R OV 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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PERSONAL SERVICES

PETS

NEWS

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Medical Office Assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in doctors’ offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings as well as support managers and professional employers.

Be part of our unique approach to retail.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: - Medical Office Assistant - MSP Billing Clerk - Medical Transcriptionist

We’re building our Store Team and we can’t wait to hear from talented people who want to be part of a new, exciting retail experience. If you’re looking for a fun, collaborative, friendly workplace with flexible hours and opportunities to grow, you’ll fit right in. Discover our in-store positions including Sales Floor, Cashier, and much more.

Apply today at target.ca/careers or visit our career fair: Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St. Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8 February 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm February 21: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm February 23: 6:30 am – 3:30 pm February 27: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm

Financial Aid May Be Available

Join our team. Expect the best.

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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 20, 2013 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. DAN THE Wood Man. Taking Spring orders. Seasoned Fir. Call 250-889-5143. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE 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.

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

THE NEWLY Renovated Sidney Buy & Sell is Now Open! Grand Opening Specials on all Household furniture. Come see our New Mattress Showroom, 9818 4th St. Sidney. sidneybuyandsell.ca

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

WASHER AND Dryer (Maytag), Heavy Duty, 1 year old, like new, white, $850. Call (250)629-3102.

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

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

COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

REAL ESTATE

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.

GLEN LAKE- cozy 1 bdrm in private home. NS/NP, utils incld’d, $750. (250)474-4682.

ENGLISH MARMET Pram with canopy, rain cover etc, all in excellent condition. $400 obo. Please call Margaret Davies, (250)477-5504. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

RENTALS

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca SOLID OAK dining room suite, buffet and hutch w/3 drawers, 6’ oval table w/pedestal, 6 chairs, excellent condition. Call (250)475-1588.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

RENT-TO-OWN 4088 Quadra St & 3091 Carroll St

NO BANK NEEDED! 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

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

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!

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

BUYING OR SELLING? Classiﬁed ads are inexpensive and work hard!

www.wesellhomesbc.com

C: 250-886-5396

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128. 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

APARTMENT/CONDO

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

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.

CEDAR HILL- 1 bdrm, bright, clean. N/S, cat ok. $690. 250655-5060 leave msg. 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. Call 250382-3630.

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. VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575 all incl, suits working/students, disability. 778-977-8288

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SAANICH: 2 bdrm, share laundry. Heat and util’s incld’d. Avail. Feb. 15/Mar. 1. $1000. NP/NS. Call (778)440-0010. SAANICH: NEW 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D. $1300 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 VIEW ROYAL. 2-bdrm $1100. Incls utils. NS/NP. Avail now. 250-474-2369, 250-217-0767.

SUITES, UPPER BACHELOR PAD for rent at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. Hydro, cable, wireless internet. $500 per month. 250-9549547. FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail March 1st. $1400 utils incl. 250-391-1967. 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. MANSION, HIGH Quadra. 2bdrm char. $895. Living/dining room, h/w ﬂoors, clawfoot tub. NS/NP. Lease. (778)350-1952

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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. COMPLETE CARPENTRY Renos, additions, decks & suites, fences, sheds, I can’t be beat. Free estimates. 250812-7626 J. Miller Carpentry Services Decks, Doors, Windows, Stairs. All your home repairs and renovation needs call Joe 250-882-1266 McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CARPET INSTALLATION CARPET, LINO installation restretches & repairs. 30 years exp. Glen, 250-474-1024. MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

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.

CONTRACTORS WOMAN

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Over 20 years of experience. Call 250-888-7042.

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 250.388.3535

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. 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.

FENCING

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial and Residential. New Year Contracts. Clean-Ups & Landscaping 778-678-2524 FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Shaping trees & roses. Blackberry clearing. Call John, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. Pay No Tax Special! Big Bear Handyman. For all your Home and Business maintenance needs. Free Est. 250-896-6071 THE LANGFORD MANquality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, windows, power washing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. ✭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.

LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Small Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471.

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

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

MOVING & STORAGE

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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.

SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

A1 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION Go With The Flow Installations. All residential Heating, Ventilation & Custom Ducting. Call Tom at 250-883-8353.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

INSULATION MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278 QUALITY INSULATION blown ﬁberglass. Affordable rates. (250)896-6652.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t ﬁt in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999.

STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

250.388.3535

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PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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Youth housing must be a priority Jennifer Blyth Black Press

Most people would agree that a community has a responsibility to provide its children and young people a safe, nurturing community in which to grow up. Essential to that – for their mental and physical health, their self-confidence and their ability to grow into healthy, productive adults, is a place to live. For too many youth in the Capital Region, however, that ideal is simply not the reality. The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness believes there are as many as 600 youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in the region. Typically, these can be young teens right up to those in their mid- to late-20s. While youth homelessness is increasing by as much as 10 per cent per year, as many as 80 per cent of homeless youth do not sleep rough on the streets, but are “hidden” – couch surfing, for example, or sleeping in cars. However because homeless youth have different risk factors and face different challenges, they must be viewed as a separate entity from the adult homeless population. Aboriginal youth also bring a unique perspective to issues of homelessness. It’s estimated that Aboriginals make up about onequarter of the local homeless population, although Bruce Parisian, executive director of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, believes it may well be higher than that; at the same time, Aboriginals make up just two to three per cent of the general population of Greater Victoria, so this disproportionate

number really makes the issues around homelessness a priority for the Friendship Centre. Sometimes Aboriginal youth are leaving the reserves looking for a better life in the city, but with well-paying jobs difficult to come by for young people and a pricey housing market, the challenges can be significant. In addition to the 25 beds it opens when the Extreme Weather Protocol is called, the Friendship Centre offers a variety of programs to help young mothers, families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. A number of family group homes or care homes, some supported by the Ministry of Children & Family Services, aid homeless youth, many of whom may have had a long history with the ministry. “We are able to bring them into an environment where we can stabilize them and treat them as our children,” Parisian says. For those who are transitioning out of ministry care, “we want to create a roof over their heads and support them through the more than 50 programs we have here, all geared toward children, families and youth.” Other new housing projects in the works through the Friendship Centre include eight twobedroom apartments for women with young children in care or at risk of being taken into care – “we support them while they’re here and once they’re stabilized we look at other resources, such as the M’akola Society.” Regardless of ethnicity, factors often contributing to youth homelessness include family conflict, sexual orientation, poverty,

It’s believed that more than 600 young people are experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria.

abuse and neglect, learning and development disabilities, alienation, substance abuse and addiction. Adding to the challenge, youth who leave living situations of conflict or abuse are often distrustful of adults, making it difficult to access services. Even those youth who are employed find acquiring housing difficult due to their age, lack of income assistance lack of rental references. The good news is that

youth are resilient and in addition to the Coalition and the Native Friendship Centre, organizations are working for youth in Greater Victoria, including Salvation Army, Youth Empowerment Society, Threshold Housing and Beacon Community Services. Their programs have had real success by empowering youth to look after themselves and to have a structured and stable existence during the critical transition

How can you help? • Get involved in the discussion around homelessness and the needed services. • Volunteer – a variety of opportunities are available at organizations around the Capital Region.

• Donations of food, clothing, supplies and money to provide services are essential to help community organizations continue their much-needed work.

Boys & Girls Club provides safe, care homes for youth in need Sometimes a listening ear can make all the difference in the life of a young person who may feel the world is against them. That caring, client-centred approach is the cornerstone of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria’s youth housing program, says Ellie James, manager of youth and family services for the Boys & Girls’ Club of Greater Victoria. Operating on a care home model, the program places a young person with a family in the community who wants to “Our expectation provide a safe, nurturing is that they provide environment. Typically the youth are referred a safe, supportive through judicial or health environment for services, but could come that child. We don’t from other avenues as well, including self-refer- expect experts; ral. we want caring The situation for youth homes.” has changed in James’ 25 –Ellie James years working with the Boys & Girls Club. With the new Youth Justice Act, for example, “the kids are not getting into the system as early as they used to, so when they do come in they are often farther down the continuum.” Many of the family supports typical of earlier decades have also disappeared. Youth no longer have extended family nearby and the resources available to families experiencing challenges have fallen victim to budget cuts. “We’re trying to do more with less and the youth do pay.” On the positive side, “there has been a lot of research into trauma and trauma-informed practices,” James says. “We know that people no not start to heal unless they feel safe, so for youth, we know they need to be in a safe, secure environment before they can start dealing with those issues. That’s where our care home model, when it works, is really amazing. (We see) the youth re-engaging in school and attendance and participation rates soar.” For those interested in becoming a care home family with the Boys & Girls Club, “our expectation is that they provide a safe, supportive environment for that child,” James says. “We have a wide range of families, from families with kids to couples who have just retired. We don’t expect experts,” James emphasizes. “We want caring homes.” For more information, call the Boys and Girls Club at 250-384-9133.

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