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Separating doctors from their pagers Saanich tech startup aims to revolutionize outdated communication within the medical world

n the fall of 2010, Ben Moore paced the halls of Victoria General Hospital as an worry-ridden dad whose newborn daughter was suffering complications. He lived outside of the neonatal intensive care unit for two months, and noticed Edward Hill – as a telecommuniReporting cations engineer and a guy who owned a smartphone – that communication between patients, nurses and doctors seemed unnervingly outdated. He had a lot of questions about his daughter’s condition. The nurse often paged the on-call doctor, and then waited for a call back. Doctors, to Moore’s surprise, still use beepers, a technology that largely vanished from common use a decade ago. “I was in the hospital with an iPad and I couldn’t believe they were trying to page a doctor,” he says. “It caused a lot of frustration and anxiety waiting (for answers).” Moore and his wife emerged from VGH with a healthy child and a nugget of an idea – to replace beepers with smartphonebased system, a device almost all doctors carry anyway.

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Saanich-based engineers Mike Ferguson and Ben Moore have created a system called SmartPager that allows medical professionals to communicate securely through their smartphones. Outside of Royal Jubilee Hospital, Ferguson shows a typical encrypted text message stream, while Moore shows a pager, a device still widely used by doctors. “Doctors say (pagers) work, that they’re reliable. They love the pager and they work where you can’t get a wireless signal,” Moore says, laughing at what he calls the “page and pray” system – medical staff send a page, and then pray the message gets through. “Ninety per cent of doctors are carrying smartphones, but those aren’t being used for critical communication. Smartphones aren’t secure and they aren’t reliable.” Moore, 37, who attended Claremont secondary before moving to Ontario, where he graduated from Waterloo University, launched the startup company SmartPager with his friend Mike Ferguson, a 30-yearold software engineer who went through Mount Doug secondary, Camosun College and Vancouver Island University. Ferguson hears insider stories of awkward communication flow from his wife, a licenced practical nurse. “(Nurses) could call a pager number and wait for hours,” he says. “Sometimes (my

wife) would call doctors at home, so the doctor would be pestered to no end.” Prying prized pagers from the fingers of doctors might be a tall order, but Moore and Ferguson quickly recognized the lucrative and widespread potential for modern communication within medical fields. They established a base in Saanich at the DataTech Business Centre across from Reynolds high school, and have spent the last year developing the SmartPager app and back-end call centre software. In January, the system launched with a team of surgeons in Phoenix, Ariz. The system allows medical teams to flow confidential patient information, discussion and diagnoses via texts, audio messages, and images on smartphones through a secure cloud network. It can persistently “page” the on-call doctor until the message is read, or flip the query to the next doctor down the chain of command. It can even mimic the beep-beep pager as it exists now for diehard users.

“We want to make communication between patients and doctors as organic as possible, so that it’s effortless to get what you need,” Ferguson says. At the point the light bulb went on in Moore’s head, SmartPager wasn’t viable. Even a few years ago, pager signals could penetrate into the depths of dense hospital buildings, where cellphones networks died. Now almost all hospitals have reliable and widespread WiFi networks. But the backbone of the system is its network security and reliability – SmartPager has to conform with onerous information privacy regulations, called HIPAA in the U.S. and FIPPA in Canada. Creating an app that transmits voicemails, texts and images between smartphones isn’t new, but creating one that meets security thresholds and has 99.999 per cent uptime is a high technical barrier. PLEASE SEE: Paging, unsecured texting, Page A4

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B.C. Transit is continuing to play catch-up with bus maintenance following three-month long job action by the Canadian Auto Workers Local 333, but as it attempts to get back to business as usual, ridership numbers are dropping. “(Monday we had) 36 cancelled runs,” said B.C. Transit corporate spokesperson Meribeth Burton. “We have about 3,200 trips a day Monday to Friday, so one per cent cancelled isn’t great but it’s better than we have been providing.” B.C. Transit has been cancelling runs on some of its higher frequency routes in an attempt to provide maintenance to the 45 to 50 buses Burton said are parked at this time. “I think we were just in survival mode for the three months of the job action,” she said. “(Buses we have parked) require eight or more hours of repair on them.” The CAW has asked B.C. Transit to keep the work in-house and they are posting between 60 and 70 hours of overtime in each garage every day. “If it wasn’t for the job action, our workers would have done the work already,” said CAW Local 333 president Ben Williams. “At B.C. Transit we obviously perform all of the maintenance on the vehicles for Greater Victoria and that’s how we want it to stay.” Williams said there has been talk from B.C. Transit of contracting the work out but union members are working long hours to keep the work in house. “It’s their work and nobody wants to see their work taken elsewhere,” Williams said. As Transit moves forward with maintenance, riders are waiting for buses that have been can-

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that any kind of drop is unacceptable,” she said. “Anytime you give people the opportunity to consider alternative modes of transportation, it’s a slippery slope and one we don’t want to go down. That’s why we’re working as hard as we can to get service back up.” Though some riders have the option of using transportation alternatives, people like Comrie rely on transit as one of their primary sources of transportation. “For someone in my income bracket, I can’t afford a vehicle,” she said. “I have to have faith that the transit authorities will provide the services we come to expect and depend on.” Burton said the garages, logistics, the depot and operations are working together to get the system running as smoothly as possible, however it’s hard to say when it will be back to service as usual. “I think every day we watch the numbers again,” she said. “It’s easy to catch up on the weekends when we’re putting in fewer service hours. But it’s not just that we have a backlog, it’s every single day there are upwards of 300 buses in our fleet that continually need maintenance. It’s a floating target.” mcole@oakbaynews.com

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Priest facing charges to learn fate Monday A former Saanich priest facing sexual assault charges is expected to learn his fate on Monday (Feb. 25). Phil Jacobs, 63, is charged with sexual assault, two counts of sexual interference of a person under 14 and touching a young person for a sexual purpose for alleged incidents that occurred between 1996 and 2001 involving three boys under the age of 14. B.C. Supreme Court Justice J. Miriam Gropper will deliver her judgment at 9 a.m. in Victoria. Jacobs has previously admitted to committing “inappropriate behaviour” involving teenage boys when he was a priest in Columbus, Ohio in the 1970s.

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Woman plows car into cat clinic to steal drugs Saanich police believe a woman who drove her Volkswagen Cabriolet through the front doors of a veterinary clinic did so with the intent to steal drugs. Police were called to the 5400-block of Hamsterly Rd. around 1 a.m. on Monday (Feb. 19) after a witness reported seeing the car drive through the Capital Cat Clinic near Elk Lake. “It would appear at this time to investigators that it was an attempt to enter the cat clinic to get drugs that would’ve been held on scene,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie, citing such drugs as ketamine and horse tranquilizers, which “can be altered in some way to enable people that utilize elicit drugs to be able to get a high.” The Volkswagen drove off before police arrived. The witness provided the vehicle’s licence plate to police officers, who were able to track the vehicle to a Saanich residence. The 39-year-old Saanich woman was found in the vehicle. Police are recommending charges of mischief and break and enter. Damage to the business is estimated at more than $1,000.

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Amanda St. Pierre rushes in to the cafeteria kitchen toward the end of a busy lunch hour. She hurriedly grabs a bowl and ladles in a cup of the soup du jour – chicken tortilla with a gob of sour cream and crumbled tortilla chips on top. “Hot. Coming through,” she warns as she weaves her way past the young students working in the cafeteria and out to the till. St. Pierre, Spectrum Community School’s cafeteria manager, could easily be mistaken for one of them – she looks more like a high school student than a lunch lady. In fact, the kitchen she man-

ages is more an upscale restaurant than a school lunch joint. With menu items like espressomarinated pork tenderloin and a rack of lamb, it’s clear there’s something unique going on in Spectrum’s cafeteria. It all stems from the school’s culinary arts program, a one-year program that prepares students to work as professional chefs by having them prepare all meals served in the cafeteria, while learning the ins and outs of managing a kitchen. At 18 years old, St. Pierre is a recent grad of that program – June 2012, in fact. After seeing her excel in culinary arts, Spectrum hired her in September 2012 to run the kitchen under chef (and teacher) Lauri Humeniuk. “It’s funny, I remember one of the kids asked, ‘Why are you back? Didn’t you graduate?’ ‘Yeah, but I work here now,’” St. Pierre says. “It’s very weird to think I went from being a student to being (a staff member) here.” Spectrum principal Rob House

says St. Pierre’s hiring wasn’t nepotism – she is simply the best person for the job. “Amanda is the evidence that (career preparation) works,” he says. “She knows the cafeteria kitchen.” The school also has career prep programs in law, outdoor recreation and for would-be electricians. “We want to make schooling as relevant as possible. The math, science, socials, English – those don’t go away, they’re important, but you want to connect their education to the real world. What better way than career prep, where you can begin your career at school?” House says. “If you find your passion early enough in life, you could be well on the way (to your career) by the time you finish high school.” St. Pierre found her passion early, even switching high schools in Grade 10 to participate in Spectrum’s culinary arts. She laughs now when she thinks back to her childhood and her earliest cooking memory. At

age 8 or 9 she surprised her mom by baking her a berry pie – from scratch. “I didn’t know how to make a pie so I put all the berries in the blender and blended them all up. It tasted good, but it was so runny and so terrible – but my mom loved it,” she says. While her job at Spectrum is only temporary, as she’s filling in during a maternity leave, St. Pierre says she’s enjoying working at her old high school, and getting to watch the up-and-coming chefs discover their flair for cooking. “I love the art of cooking; the culinary arts – that’s totally what it is. I’m a very artistic person and I love being able to express it through my cooking, through my food,” she says. “This program is amazing in so many ways. You learn so much about yourself and what you’re capable of. … I’m so passionate about it. I love seeing other people that are just as excited about food as I am.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Saanich honours public servant Saanich plans to honour a long-time public servant Maurice Chazottes with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal at Monday’s council meeting. Mayor Frank Leonard will bestow the honour on Chazottes, who, among his many achievements as a journalist and with the B.C. civil service, was B.C.’s first full-time Chief of Hansard and was responsible for recording and transcribing debate at the legislature. Saanich is recognizing Chazottes with the Jubilee medal for his work to protect

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For that, Moore and Ferguson teamed up with University of Victoria computer engineering professor Jans Weber through Mitacs-Accelerate, a federal program designed to fund research and development collaboration between industry and academics. Weber and a graduate student helped integrate security into the app and validated that the system conformed with HIPAA and FIPPA standards (the company says SmartPager is compliant with privacy laws in the U.S. and most of Canada, although not in British Columbia. Moore said they plan to install a dedicated SmartPager server in Vancouver to meet provincial law). The encryption and communication protocols on the SmartPager system are as stringent as possible, Weber says, but balances the need for ease of use and quick transmission. “Overall this is where health care needs to go – more mobile, with better information and secure information flows.” Nothing is foolproof, he notes,

but the system is more secure than paper records that fill shelving in medical offices, and more secure than doctors sending patient information over unsecured texts or emails. “Health information systems have lots of concerns about privacy and security and how that information is maintained,” Weber says. “We have to put this in contrast with paper records. There’s a lot of paper out there up for grabs, things potentially don’t get shredded, there’s no encryption on documents sent between a lab and a medical office.” Moore and Ferguson’s startup remains a small operation with another half-time employee in Saanich and two programmers out of Eastern Europe. But clients are coming to them – about 200 medical professionals are piloting or will pilot the SmartPager system, mainly out of the U.S., but also a few in Waterloo, Ont., and at Vancouver General Hospital. So far, the Vancouver Island Health Authority hasn’t come knocking. SmartPager’s largest client group involves about 85 doctors working

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Workers from Golder Associates sift through soil for First Nations remains and artifacts on Craigflower elementary school property on Wednesday.

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The construction site around Craigflower bridge where two sets of human remains were found this week is a well-known First Nations archeology site. Saanich and View Royal were prepared for the possibility of discovering culturally significant material on the land that will soon house a jointly owned replacement bridge, and sought out an archaeological monitor for the land before work even began. “The area’s middens are known to contain human remains and the monitor will ensure that the terms of the permit are met should human remains be found,” reads a request for proposals from the municipalities issued last month. On Monday, crews from B.C. Hydro were excavating by hand

between the Craigflower elementary property and the sidewalk on Admirals Road to prepare for the installation of temporary power poles, when they encountered human remains, said Jim Hemstock, Saanich’s manager of capital works. “They had an archaeologist on site monitoring things. They also had a First Nations monitor,” he said. “The lead on this now is First Nations. We consult with the elders and we really follow their direction.” Grant Keddie, curator of archaeology at the Royal B.C. Museum, said there’s evidence First Nations occupied that site as long as 2,800 years ago. “It appears that a part of the site was occupied very early on, and then (1,600 years) later a larger portion of the site was used,” he said. “It certainly wasn’t occupied continuously, but it was occupied at different time periods.” A midden, in archaeological terms, is a site where animal bones and shells are found in heaps, indicating that area was – at some point in history – occupied by humans. “Practically with all these

shell middens, people are buried behind the village or in an abandoned area, so the vast majority of these large middens are expected to have human remains in them,” Keddie said. Saanich and View Royal are now working with the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, ancestors of the people who inhabited the area, on the next steps. This discovery, Hemstock said, hasn’t changed the bridge project timeline. It actually expedited more thorough testing of the surrounding land. The possibility remains, he said, of finding more bones. “Until we know entirely what’s there, it’s hard to predict – that’s why we’re starting this work early,” Hemstock said. “We were prepared for this.” Construction on the new Craigflower bridge is expected to begin in April and is slated to last six months. The 80-year-old, timber-beam span will be replaced by a threelane steel bridge, double the width of the existing bridge, at an estimated cost of $11.9 million. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Randy Smith is accustomed to highpressure situations, but this one was a life-changer. As chief financial officer and head of human resources for the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, Smith arranged for a blood pressure clinic as part of the office’s annual health awareness event last winter. In the lobby of his office at Dockside Green in Vic West, he sat down next to Caroline Macey-Brown and watched as she wrapped the Velcro band around his bicep, each pump of air constricting his blood flow a little more. “I could tell by the look on her face something was out of line,” he said. A series of tests in subsequent weeks revealed Smith suffered from a genetic heart defect, pushing his blood pressure to dangerously high levels. “I didn’t have a clue. I think I ran 10K the weekend before with my buddies,” he said. While he’s now on regular medication and under strict doctor’s orders to avoid high-impact exercise, Smith said his experience with the Take the Pressure Down program likely saved his life. The three-year-old program is a collaboration between Beacon Community Services and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Volunteers set up in malls, rec centres and libraries across Greater Victoria, and use mobile workplace clinics to reach target age groups. “Our focus is on people aged 30 and above,” said manager Macey-Brown. “Hypertension is called the silent killer, because many people walk around with it and don’t know it.” About 22 per cent of Canadian adults

Did you know? Take the Pressure Down clinics are being held around Greater Victoria this month, including: ■ Geriatric Health Conference, Victoria Conference Centre, Saturday, Feb. 23 ■ Cardiac Café, University of Victoria, Saturday, Feb. 23 ■ Saanich Employee Health Fair, municipal hall, Wednesday, Feb. 27 ■ A complete schedule can be found at takethepressuredown.ca.

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Randy Smith, chief financial officer of the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, gets cuffed in his Vic West office by Caroline Macey-Brown, manager of the Take the Pressure Down program. Smith found out during an office clinic last year that his blood pressure was dangerously high. are affected by high blood pressure, and 40 per cent of those affected show no obvious signs. Smith said he wanted to share his story in the hopes that more people take a proactive approach and discuss risk factors with their doctor. “You really have to have those basic health tests done,” he said. “It only takes a few minutes. It’s important to discuss non-modifiable risks such as genetics and family history with your doctor, and to tackle habits that can be controlled such as diet, stress, alcohol intake and smoking, Macey-Brown said. “There are many stories like Randy’s.

The first step of prevention is to educate people about high blood pressure and do screening, monitoring and heart health education.” Macey-Brown and Smith hope more businesses take advantage of the free blood pressure clinics in the coming months. Smith misses his old lifestyle, but said it’s comforting to know he’s now in control of his long-term health. “It’s not quite the same as chasing a hockey puck around, but it’s better than the alternative.” To learn more, visit takethepressuredown.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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The view of the night sky through the trees at Cattle Point in a time-lapse shot. Well shielded from the glow of the city, the popular sky watching destination may soon be one of only two spaces in Canada designated an urban star park.

Cattle Point a shield from city, a window to universe Park seeks rare designation as urban star park Arnold Lim News staff

For those looking to wish upon a star, Cattle Point might be just the place to do it. The popular picnic and birdwatching destination is on the radar of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for designation as one of the nation’s dark sky sites – there are 14 countryside “dark sky preserves” but only one other urban star park. “It is very rare in an urban area to have a pristine sky environment that is not tainted by light pollution. Cattle Point is quite extraordinary in that regard,” said Mark Bohlman of RASC’s Victoria chapter. “It has been a passive rec-

reation area for Oak Bay residents and astronomers to look at the sky – our goal is just to preserve that resource and preserve the night sky quality.” Bohlman said the absence of artificial outdoor lights and trees blocking the glow of the city, combined with a clear unobstructed view of the sky, is the big reason why the site would be a good fit as an urban star park. The 14 dark sky preserves are primarily amid national parks, and the single existing urban star park is Irving Nature Park in Saint John, N.B. There is currently no timetable or even a guarantee RASC will designate Cattle Point a star park, Bohlman hopes the next few months bring good news to the sky watching community. “There is no investment, no capital expenditure, and you have this oceanside oasis protected by trees that has very

little light pollution. It is quite unique,” Bohlman noted. Bohlman, an astronomy enthusiast who got his first telescope as a child, first presented Oak Bay council with the proposal last October and it was ultimately approved in January. The Victoria branch of RASC now awaits word from the Toronto-based federal arm for final approval. “We have a place for citizens from all over Canada who can come to connect with our stars and our galaxies right in an urban dwelling,” said Oak Bay Coun. Tara Ney. The only star park in British Columbia is a dark sky preserve, McDonald Park DarkSky Park, in the Fraser Valley, between Abbotsford and Chilliwack. For more on Canadian dark sky sites, see rasc.ca/dark-skysite-designations. alim@vicnews.com

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his year’s Heritage Week theme, Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods, is tailormade for Greater Victoria. From Sidney to Sooke, our heritage is all around us. And whether we make a regular habit of admiring it, thinking about it, talking about it or helping preserve it, our history deserves to be acknowledged. Along with built structures either designated as heritage properties or simply restored to past glory, we have parks, roads, even trees that have historical designations. The West Shore has a significant piece of our heritage puzzle in Fort Rodd Hill, while the Peninsula has The Butchart Gardens. Victoria’s downtown core includes many fine examples of historical architecture, while clusters of heritage homes in Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay help define our neighbourhoods and give us a sense of community. As we celebrate Heritage Week this week, we recognize many local groups that work regularly to preserve our past. Among them is the non-profit Hallmark Society. Its volunteers assist in the preservation, conservation and restoration of our built heritage and work towards greater public awareness and understanding of heritage. Like many proclamations made by the provincial or municipal governments, Heritage Week may seem to some like a forced recognition of an element of our society. But if we stop to consider the fact that the stories of those who came before us are wrapped up in local buildings, homes and museum collections, it makes this celebration of heritage much more personal. We encourage readers this week to take stock of our history and try to appreciate the rich legacy that surrounds us. It’s an opportunity to reflect on how our communities have grown over the years and consider how we can all play a part in preserving the history that helps make our region a special place to live, work and play.

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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t wasn’t until I was being driven heap in the backyard. That’s around a landfill that it really been my excuse for a while about hit me about what we put in the throwing food waste in the trash, ground. but it’s not anymore. The former manager of I have looked into the Highwest commercial composting businesses landfill in Highlands that will pick up my food matter-of-factly told me it waste, but the cost is would only last for about more than I can afford. 25 more years. So I made my own little As a journalist I am paid compost bin out of an to ask why, so I did. old garbage can. If I have “Because it will be full,” to move, I’ll bring my he said, giving me the compost with me. kind of odd look that said I rarely buy packaged Charla Huber foods other than the I should have known the Written in ink answer. In all honesty occasional box of I didn’t. I had never crackers for my daughter. thought about a landfill reaching In my house we are making all sorts capacity. of changes to reduce our waste. After seeing empty craters Making all of our food from scratch several metres deep, the knowledge has drastically lowered the amount that they would be filled to capacity of items in the blue box. If we in that amount of time sickened me. make our own crackers there is no It’s easy to pretend things box. If I make my own milk kefir in aren’t happening when you don’t a Mason jar – it’s a cultured dairy physically see them. I have never food high in probiotics – there is no been to a landfill before, although plastic tub to recycle. I know the Hartland landfill offers But it’s not enough to make annual public tours. the change to recycling instead The Saanich facility’s clock is of dumping it in the landfill. ticking, with an estimated 2035 For the past year, I have been closure. That’s why we are strongly making my own laundry soap and encouraged not to put paper storing it in old juice jugs. More products or other recyclables in our recently I have begun making my garbage. Food waste is the next to own dish soap for the sink and be cut out. Its diversion will extend dishwasher, as well as my own the life of the dump. toothpaste, lotion, salves, shampoo As a renter in Langford, I have and conditioner. had little control over kitchen scrap Making these products isn’t for recycling or building a compost everyone. You have to get over

having bubbles in the sink when washing dishes. And the shampoo won’t lather either, but everything still gets clean. All you need to make liquid laundry soap is a bar of soap, washing soda, Borax and water. It takes 30 minutes to make four litres and costs about 50 cents. I will never go back to store-bought detergent. Other than saving money, it’s nice to believe that the dish soap bottle beside my sink is the last one I will ever own. Same goes for the shampoo and the rest of the products. I have always been a crafty person, and making these things is fun. I get my daughter involved and we make it an afternoon project. My three-year-old loves the sense of pride she gets brushing her teeth with her homemade paste. The almond extract and orange essential oil give it a great flavour that no kid could say no to. On a side note, I was a gardener at the Pilgrim Community Church garden in Colwood for nearly five years, and was disappointed when the church decided to close it down recently. When the landfills reach their capacity, another large area of Earth will need to become the next one. If we are looking for public uses for our land, I’d rather have another community garden than another landfill. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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LETTERS B.C. Hydro responds to attack on its smart meter technology Re: Questions remain on wireless effects, but evidence growing (Letters, Feb. 8) Smart meters are safe and communicate using radio frequency signals that are similar to what has been used for decades in televisions, radios and other common household devices. B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, Health Canada and the World Health Organization all confirm the wireless meters pose no known health risks. To put it in perspective, we asked a certified professional engineering firm located in North Vancouver to measure the power and duration of our new meter. The results confirm

a B.C. Hydro smart meter communicates for 1.4 seconds per day. In other words, you would have to stand next to your meter for 20 years to get the equivalent amount of radio frequency as a 30 minute cellphone call. As the project nears completion, customers are beginning to see the benefits of a more modern electrical system. For example, many customers now have access to new conservation tools through their secure online B.C. Hydro account, helping them save energy and money. Later this year, customers will benefit from automatic outage detection that will help crews

restore power faster and safer. Smart meters are now standard equipment just like utility poles and power lines and are required to modernize the system and ensure the safe, efficient delivery of electricity to British Columbians. We thank customers for their support and patience as we work to modernize our electricity system so we can continue to safely provide the electricity needed to power homes and businesses around the province every day. Gary Murphy Chief Project Officer, Smart metering and infrastructure B.C. Hydro

Readers respond: PM, herring, mental illness PM can thank Liberals for financial picture Re: Canada’s PM hasn’t done such a bad job (Letters, Feb. 15) Eileen Nattrass asserts that “Our prime minister has taken care of Canada brilliantly” because “Canada is the only country to survive the mess in the financial world.” She can thank Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin, who ignored Harper’s pressure to emulate the U.S. arbitrage banks and jump into the speculative market. By the time Harper won a majority, the financial mess was so deep and broad that likely even Harper saw the wisdom of keeping the Liberal banking approach. Nattrass can thank the same Liberals for Canada not joining the vengeful Iraq campaign, since Chrétien chose not to sign on in the absence of a UN resolution. So, it seems that Harper’s “brilliance” was to maintain Chrétien and Martin’s careful strategy, for which Harper is trying to claim credit. As usual, Harper shows his colours as an unprincipled demagogue. Michael Meagher Saanich

Overfishing main culprit for lack of herring Re: Herring disappearing from recreational fishery: anglers (News, Feb. 13) I wonder if Bob Briggs, and countless others I’m sure, pulling 60 fish out of the Gorge Waterway on a good day and more than 500 fish over the two-month spawning period has had anything to do with the herring disappearing?

The decline is clear, but the reason is also crystal clear. I equate this article with NDP leader Adrian Dix coming on TV and saying “the Liberals like to use attack ads.” I can assume Dix himself is gullible and naive enough to think that his is not an attack ad, but does he really think the public are gullible enough to swallow his thin attack? Are people who read this article gullible enough to think that public overfishing of herring stock had nothing to do with the herring disappearing? Mike Bolli Victoria

Mental illness robs people of life Re: Stigma perpetuated by mainstream media (Letters, Feb. 15) I must beg to differ with Doreen Marion Gee. Why? Much like those who commit violent acts, the suspicion is that there is a very low percentage of people with mental illness who are “talented and amazing.” Severe mental illness strikes the young. Everyone has witnessed someone from their student days suffering from mental illness. The next generation comes of age and they, also, watch the suffering. The brain is the least understood organ in the body and so it is probable that many more generations are going to watch friends from their youth slip away. I am no journalist, but my gut tells me there is a story in here somewhere. Christina Nicol Saanich

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The B.C. Liberals’ pre-election budget proposes to implement income tax increases on business and higher-income individuals, similar to proposals from the NDP opposition. The corporate income tax rate would rise one point to 11 per cent effective April 1, accelerating by a year an increase announced in 2012. NDP leader Adrian Dix has repeatedly promised to increase the corporate rate to 12 per cent, where it was in 2008. In Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget, tabled Tuesday, personal income taxes for those earning $150,000 or more would rise 2.1 per cent to 16.8 per cent for two years, starting next January. That increase is to be rolled back to the current rate of 14.7 per cent in 2015, de Jong said. Dix has indicated that if the NDP forms government, he would impose an income tax increase for those earning $150,000 or more a year, with specifics promised in the NDP election platform. De Jong stressed that B.C.’s personal income tax rates are still the lowest in Canada for those earning up to $122,000 a year. With a provincial election set for May 14, this budget will not be passed by the time the brief legislature session ends in late March. Its measures are part of a campaign platform for Clark’s government, and the winner of the election must pass a budget in the fall. Also proposed is a tobacco tax hike of $2 per carton of cigarettes. De Jong said the effective date is held off until Oct. 1 to give people time to quit smoking, with 100,000 B.C. residents currently taking advantage of a provincial program offering free nicotine patches, gum or approved prescription drugs. The last tobacco tax increase was

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B.C. breaks piggy bank for parents A children’s education fund set up by the B.C. government in 2007 is being distributed to parents, with a suggestion that they add to the fund for their kids’ education. De Jong announced in Tuesday’s budget that payouts of $1,200 will be made from the fund for each child as they turn six years old. Eligible children are those born on or after Jan. 1, 2007, resident in B.C. and with an RESP account set up by Feb. 28, 2014. The budget also provides $32 million over three years for new childcare spaces, and a new early childhood tax benefit for families with young children, to take effect in April 2015. It would provide up to $55 per month for children up to age six, administered through the Canada Child Tax Benefit system. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Trust set up for victims’ families, survivors of Victoria fire Friends of the residents who survived the Feb. 16 Johnson Street house fire have set up a trust account to help pay for housing, furnishings and other possessions lost in the fire. The Trust Account for the Johnson Street Fire Victims will also be available to support the families of Emily Morin, Mark Mitchell

Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP lobbies for riding name change Looking to better reflect the geographic diversity of his riding, Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison submitted a motion this week to change its name to EsquimaltSaanich-Sooke. The national Electoral Boundaries Commission looking at riding boundary changes has proposed that the realigned constituency be renamed SaanichJuan de Fuca. “While I was glad to see that the commission accepted my recommendation that Saanich be included in the riding name, I feel that retaining Juan de Fuca in the name will only create confusion,” Garrison said, pointing to the provincial riding of Juan de Fuca. The name would help constituents better understand what riding they reside in, he said. The motion will be debated by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs and if agreed to, will be passed along to the commission for a decision later this year. editor@vicnews.com

and Georgia Klap, who died as a result of the fire, said organizer Erika Verlinden. “The money’s meant to support them in any way that they need, whether that’s travel and accommodation or helping pay for services or to

help the girls who survived set up a new home,” she said. Three people in the main suite of the home were displaced, while a basement suite appeared to be unaffected by the fire, she added. To donate to the fund, visit

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Hip hop artist finds inspiration in overcoming troubled past Kyle Slavin News staff

Sobriety isn’t a word typically associated with hip hop music. Drugs, alcohol or both tend to be a recurring theme in the music and the lives of the talent that occupy this space. This is true of Chris Hamilton – or at least it was true. “I grew up in the Comox Valley and I always used the excuse, ‘I’m from a small town, there’s nothing to do, so this is what I do,’” the 26-year-old says of his past, having started drinking at 10 – stealing it from his parents – and smoking pot at 12. By his mid-teens, he’d moved on to ecstasy and cocaine. And in his 20s he was taking “pretty much everything you could think of, short of anything involving needles.” Through it all, though, Hamilton wrote music. “I’ve been writing lines since I was about 12 years old. It didn’t get serious for me until I was about 21 when I moved over to Vancouver,” he says. “Seeing an actual studio (in Vancouver) moti-

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own music.” But drugs and alcohol were still playing an active role in his life. In January 2012, Hamilton was

ready to exorcise his demons, and went to rehab for the second time. (He went once before at age 19, but admits he wasn’t “I noticed ready to quit everything, my thought havprocess is a lot hence ing returned to old habits quicker.” - Chris Hamilton almost immediately upon release.) “Life’s changed for the better (since rehab),” he says, now one year sober. “I’ve reestablished a lot of old relationships with friends and family, I’m not always broke and complaining about stuff, and it’s just a more positive way to live.” Hamilton admits he was concerned at first about what impact sobriety would have on his music, but it’s been nothing but a positive experience. “I noticed my thought process is a lot quicker. Songs get written a lot quicker, beats happen a lot quicker. And there’s definitely more positivity, for sure,” he says. “It takes a lot of energy to maintain (a drug- and alcohol-fuelled) life-

style, so being able to channel that energy into music as a creative outlet has been great.” Hamilton, a.k.a. Ill Tone, performs March 7 at Lucky Bar. He’ll open for Masta Ace on the Western Canadian dates of his crosscountry tour. On Feb. 27, Ill Tone’s debut album, Bringin’ the Hope Back will be released. The album is some three years in the making, meaning the music is more of a reflection of Hamilton’s past life. He’s already working on his next album, which won’t be full of songs written during “the depths of all my crap.” “When a person’s in the depths of their addictions, they’re not going to be saying too many positive things,” he says. “I still write the occasional heavy song, because I think about that life that I lived to write about it and get it out in the open. But definitely I’m a lot happier – that will show with my next album.” Visit illtonemusic.com. Tickets ($18) to the adult-only show at Lucky Bar are available at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records and TicketWeb.ca kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Breaking the silence on aboriginal violence Aboriginal men commit to ending domestic abuse

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Paul LaCerte knows the heartbreak and injustice that still ripple through the aboriginal population from years spent in B.C.’s residential school system. He remembers the constant fear

living under an alcoholic father, the stigma from more than a whisper of domestic violence in the community. To break that silence, LaCerte is fostering a grassroots campaign of aboriginal men who want to end the cycle of abuse. “It’s always been in our culture to protect our families, not hurt them,”

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said LaCerte, executive director of the B.C. Association of Native Friendship Centres. Aboriginal women are three times more likely to be the victims of domestic violence in Canada than other women, according to Assembly of First Nations statistics. And a recent scathing Human Rights Watch report shed light on a fractured police-aboriginal relationship in B.C., with allegations of underreported abuse. Last Friday, LaCerte joined more than 200 other aboriginal men at a morning-long conference aimed at finding ways to help reduce domestic violence, at the Harbour Towers hotel. Attendees later marched to the legislature where they committed to stand up to fight violence against women and children in their communities. “We’re challenging men to stand up, speak out, change their behaviour, and support others to change their behaviour as well,” he said. The men showed their support by wearing a small square of moose hide, not unlike the many movements that use ribbons and wristbands. The movement is spreading across Canada, to aboriginal men in Matsqui and Kent penitentiaries and even to the Sarnia, Ont. police ser-

vice, whose officers made pledges never to hit aboriginal women. “That’s a pretty significant rock in the pond, and one we expect to ripple across the country,” LaCerte said. Domestic violence is more prevalent in the Capital Region than many people think, said Tracy Lubick, development director at the Victoria Women’s Transition House. Last year, the society received more than 2,000 calls to its 24-hour crisis line and sheltered 158 women and 62 children. A further 1,400 women were referred to the society’s victim support program. “It’s really important we’re talking about working with men as allies,” Lubick said. “They need to be looking at their role in terms of ending violence, how they’re modelling their own behaviours.” She hopes initiatives such as the moose hide campaign will continue to galvanize men and stop violence against women and children. “We need a tectonic shift here at a community level, not just for native people,” LaCerte said. “It’s a lie that what happens in the home is nobody else’s business.” To learn more taking action against domestic violence, visit transitionhouse.net or call 250-385-6611. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Butch Dick, at centre with sunglasses, leads a march towards the legislature on Feb. 15, following a conference entitled The Gathering of Aboriginal Men – Standing up against Violence towards Aboriginal Women and Children. Participants stood on the steps of the legislature and committed to stopping violence against women and children.

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Top blacksmiths in Metchosin to create art for Toronto airport Kyle Wells News staff

A group of the Pacific Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top blacksmiths will get together in Metchosin this weekend to produce a piece of art for Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pearson International Airport. Jake James will host the crew at his home workshop to collaborate on a nine-foot sculpture celebrating the Toronto skyline. Featuring the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and their reflection in the Great Lakes, the steel work will be a part of a full installation by James to be featured in the airport for five months. The goal is to have the piece completed by the end of the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good fun,â&#x20AC;? James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really good vibe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like playing music by yourself or playing in a jam. Everything is better with at least one other person usually.â&#x20AC;? The visiting blacksmiths are mainly from the Seattle area, along with a couple from the San Juan islands. The group banded together last year as the Contemporary Blacksmiths of the Pacific Northwest to help market their works and collaborate on projects for good causes. Last year they collaborated on a gate to donate to a school in Washington State. There are plans to expand membership down into California and James hopes they can continue to get together on projects twice a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need that dynamic of a whole bunch of people around you, throw-

Jake James works in his Metchosin shop where blacksmiths from all over the Pacific Northwest will gather this weekend to create a piece of art for Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pearson International Airport. Kyle Wells/News staff

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It’s the biggest and baddest rugby rivalry in Victoria, and possibly the biggest team rivalry of all the city’s sports teams. The blue-clad James Bay Athletic Association visit the red and black Castaway Wanderers at Windsor Park on Saturday (Feb. 23) as CDI Premier League men’s rugby returns from a three month break. Half of the gate’s proceeds will be donated to the Victoria Hospice. Saturday is a doubleheader, as the respective first division teams will kickoff at 1 p.m., followed by the premiers at 2:45 p.m. Victoria Hospice provides quality end-of-life care. In other CDI Premier rugby action the UVic Vikes host Bayside (Surrey) at Wallace Field, also at 2:45 p.m. in the Island’s Cowichan Cup, Velox Academy hosts Cowichan at 1 p.m. and Velox Valhallians hosts Nanaimo at 2:30 p.m.

Rugby’s biggest rivalry will benefit Victoria Hospice

Travis Paterson News staff

Spring has come early for Victoria’s Jesse Hodges, but it’s been a long winter. This week the 18-year-old baseball player heads to Arizona for spring training as a member of the Chicago Cubs. It’s the next step in a career that took off with the swing of a bat last August. Hodges went from being undrafted and bound for junior college to being one of the hottest unsigned prospects, and was snapped up by the Cubs. Now he’s looking to grab a spot with one of the Cubs’ many minor league organizations. “I’ve spent the winter just playing baseball and getting myself stronger, in the gym and indoor hitting. I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life.” At camp he will be one of the few prospects that wasn’t drafted – as he was passed over in the 2012 MLB draft in June. It was a down time for Hodges, who had reason to believe he’d be picked midway through the draft. But some things have a way of working themselves out. Three months later, Hodges rectified his draft situation with a clutch home run at the 18-and-under World Baseball Championship in Seoul, South Korea. Hodges was slotted ninth in the batting order when he slugged a two-run, twoout home run that helped Canada defeat Japan. “Hitting that home run changed the tournament for me, it got me rolling. Then to put pen to paper, it had me even more confident,” Hodges said. After the home run he was bumped from ninth up to sixth in the batting order. He kept hitting the ball, and was moved into the cleanup spot for the semifinal and championship games. Canada lost in the final to U.S.A. but Hodges finished the world championships as the leading

BCHL Showcase to return to Chilliwack Chiefs for 2013

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Jesse Hodges in his Chicago Cubs gear stands, holding his World Baseball Championship Canadian team MVP and All World team trophies. hitter with a .484 average, the most hits with 15, highest total bases with 22, and was tied for second in doubles. “Confidence and belief in my game is what I have so much of going into spring training.” Hodges had played his premier midget career as a shortstop with the Victoria Mariners of the B.C. Premier Baseball League the past three seasons, and was part of the M’s 2010 B.C. championship. He played third for Team Canada and his transition was seamless, as he made the World Championships’ All World team and, was signed as a third basemen by the Cubs. “The scouts were talking to my parents at the world championships, and I could see them. I asked my parents, ‘who were you talking to?’ but they didn’t want to tell me. Finally they did, and it was the

Cubs.” He signed the deal before the tournament was over. Until that moment, the Lambrick Park secondary grad was set to play for Grayson Junior College in Texas. Now he is among a smaller number of Cubs recruits getting a jump on spring training. Hodges is already familiar with wearing Cubs blue, having attended instructional league in the fall, and will have a couple of weeks to warm up before the “big leaguers” show up. They’re all going to be there, but don’t expect to see Hodges on ESPN any time soon. “The realistic goal for this year is to make a low-A (single-A) team. The ultimate goal is the big leagues.” sports@vicnews.com

The B.C. Hockey League’s inaugural showcase at Chilliwack’s Prospera Centre last September won dozens of players scholarships in the NCAA. It made the league much more accessible to scouts from smaller NCAA schools, particularly Div. 3 programs, which can’t afford to have traveling recruiters year round. Several Victoria Grizzlies benefitted from the event, as many are headed to the NCAA next year. Next year’s Showcase is set for Sept. 6 to 8, with each team playing two regular season games. The Grizzlies are home to the Cowichan Capitals tonight (Feb. 22), 7:15 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena. Saturday the Grizz visit Cowichan.

Judokas throw for gold at Pacific tournament Seven members of the Victoria Judo Club competed at the Pacific International Judo tournament in Richmond last weekend, with four picking up medals. Tristan Alexander, 14, won gold, despite being the youngest in the U18 over-90 kgs division. Josh van Meur won silver in the U21 and men’s open at sub-81 kgs. George Lukas won silver in the U21 sub-66 kgs category. Jackson Minnick won bronze in the U15 sub-50kg category.

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Not in my house Saanich Water Polo School’s Brandon Toler, left, helps goalie Frank Williams, right, as they attempt to block Fraser Valley’s (Langley) Luke Wallace from shooting during a cadet division game at the 2013 SWPS Valentines Water Polo Tournament at Saanich Commonwealth Pool. Fraser Valley won the match 12-2.

Playoffs come to UVic Brandon Dunlop hit five three-pointers and 24 points to shoulder the UVic Vikes men’s basketball team to a 74-71 win over the UBC Thunderbirds at McKinnon Gym on Saturday. The Vikes swept the T-birds Friday and Saturday to finish 16-7. Playoffs begin tonight (Feb. 22) as the Vikes host the Manitoba Bisons (14-8) in the Canada West quarterfinals, a best-of-three series starting at 7 p.m. The series continues tomorrow at 7 p.m. and, if needed, 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24. The No. 10-ranked Vikes women (16-6) start their playoff series against No. 2-ranked Regina (19-3). The best-of-three series runs tonight, Saturday and Sunday. Last year the Vikes men lost in the Canada West semifinal. It’s the Vikes women’s first appearance in the post-season since 2009-10. Coverage of each game will be streamed online at uvic.canadawest.tv. sports@vicnews.com

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spots in their respective allaround competitions. Additionally, Sasha Barnes (tyro) scored first on the floor and vault, Emily Schmidt took second the beam and the vault, and Longbottom scored first on the beam, as well as third on the vault and bars.

Synchro sweeps regional competitions PacificSport synchronzied swimmers dominaned at Watermania, held recently in Richmond. Four of PacificSport’s national stream swimmers com-

peted and took first and second place in their categories. Jamie Frank took first in the junior figures, senior free solo and senior duet. Her partner, Marlissa Cawston, shared the top duet prize and took the runner-up spots in the other categories. Sarah Jones and Emma Yun Wah Choo completed a sweep in the age 13-15 competitors with Jones taking all three top spots and Choo sharing the top prize in the duet. The four are gearing up for Western Regionals in Alberta next month. sports@vicnews.com

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Six Camosun Char- Marcellus, Lochlan Polgers volleyball son and Natalie players were Delarge made recognized as the women’s PacWest all-stars all rookie team. this week. Hilary Graham Andrew Inglis was named to and Alex Sadowski the women’s were named as second all-star men’s first team Hilary team. all-stars. Ryan Graham sports@vicnews.com

2012 CIS rookie of the year and 600-metre champion Rachel Francois leads the UVic Vikes women’s track team into the Canada West championships this weekend, Feb. 22 to 24. Both the Vikes men’s and women’s teams are poised to win the 4x800m relay. Adam Gaudes and Thomas Riva are also ranked No. 1 in their respective events, the 600m and 1000m, and hope to win gold. The meet is at the University of Regina. sports@vicnews.com

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

PERSONALS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

William Brown June 30 1945-April 24, 2006 The clock of life is wound but once. Billy you were the joy of my heart, the man of my dreams, the love of my life and the centre of my world. You are loved and missed.

Your wife Donna.

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Families Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS 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

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of HELEN ELIZABETH MAU, also known as HELEN ELIZABETH DICKIN, Deceased Date of Death: January 10, 2013 Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Helen Elizabeth Mau, also known as Helen Elizabeth Dickin, late of 906 Boulderwood Place, Victoria, BC, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executor at 4021321 Blanshard Street, PO Box 8043, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R7, on or before March 29, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor has notice. The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, Executor By its Solicitors: Jones Emery Hargreaves Swan

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriďŹ c presence for your business.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

1-Up Single Parent Resource Centre is seeking caring individuals to participate in the Peer Helper

for Single Parents volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide one-on-one support for parents. Training will run once a week from mid March to mid May. Interested individuals please contact Cheryl Dyck at cheryl@1-up.ca or call 250-385-1114.

HELP WANTED HOLBROOK DYSON LOGGING LIMITED- requires a full time processor operator to run a Tigercat H855C with Waratah HTH624 head. Full year work and union rates/beneďŹ ts apply. Please fax resumes to 250-287-9259.

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: 8:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30pm February 21: 11:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00pm February 23: 6:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30pm February 27: 8:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30pm

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED- Prince Rupert BC. WAINWRIGHT MARINE SERVICES LTD.

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.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

PETS

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PETS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

SUITES, LOWER

WE BUY HOUSES

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES 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.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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. LIVE IN cook/house coordinator for small seniors home. For particulars go to contact page at: abbeyfieldstpeters.org RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE Avid fly fisher, jet and drift boats experience an asset. Remote lodge in BC. Email resume and references to: tsylos@tsylos.com

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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

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

Looking for a NEW career? www.bcjobnetwork.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME CARE SUPPORT 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.

WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE/Freezer, side by side, ice and water dispenser, ivory, $200. Whirlpool Range, ivory, $150. Both immaculate and mint condition. Call 1-250-743-4361.

FRIENDLY FRANK IKEA LOUNGE chair with matching foot stool, like new, $40. Call (250)652-4621. NOVELTY PHONES; teddy bear, Garﬁeld and baseball for $99. Call (250)386-9493.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOOT CARE nurse: $35 special offer until Mar 31. Nail care for Diabetes, Callus, Corn, Fungal infection. 250588-4312

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ﬁr, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

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

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.

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

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

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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 www.wesellhomesbc.com

C: 250-886-5396

OLD FASHIONED antique sewing basket on legs (with things) $99 obo. 250-598-9348

PERSONAL CARE

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

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

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!

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

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 VACATION HOME. Penthouse Condo, great view, La Penita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies. For sale by owner. Please see: www.jaltembasol.com or email ronalddjohnson@hotmail.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

Quality home in Marigold area backing onto Galloping Goose. 3 bdrms, 2 baths up plus 1 bdrm suite down. Asking, $575,000. Ronan O’Sullivan, Re/Max Camosun, 250-744-3301 www.destinationvictoria.com

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

1-800-961-7022

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AUTO SERVICES

RENTALS

TOP CASH PAID

APARTMENT/CONDO

For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing $$$ 250-885-1427 $$$

CARS

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

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

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

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

SPROTTSHAW.COM

AUTO FINANCING

2011 RANCHER WITH BASEMENT

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.

ENGLISH MARMET Pram with canopy, rain cover etc, all in excellent condition. $200 obo. Please call Margaret Davies, (250)477-5504.

250.384.8121

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APARTMENTS FURNISHED

CALL VICTORIA:

WORKSPACE WANTED to rent for F’glassing, secure bldg w/power. Saanich general. Ken, (250)598-2435.

Immaculate, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, in-unit laundry, F/P, u/ground parking, 1,150sq ft. Asking, $319,900.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

WANTED TO RENT

SIDNEY- 1 bdrm, corner, 2nd ﬂoor, redecorated. Balcony, prkg. $790 mo. (250)812-4154

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

SUITES, UPPER

SIDNEY- 2 BDRM main. yard, deck, garage, laundry. Pet OK. $1200. Call (250)812-4154.

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

Financial Aid May Be Available

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

STEPS TO UVIC

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

SIDNEY FURN’D 1Bdrm suite, close to airport, $700 incl utils. Avail March. 15. 250-656-2613

VICTORIA

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

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

SAANICH: NEW 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D. $1300 incld’s hydro, water. N/P. (250)727-2327.

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

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1988 CHEVROLET Barettablack, w/grey velour interior, 2.8L, 5 speed standard, good cond. $950. obo. Brian, 250999-7887, 250-886-4299. 1995 SAAB TURBO 9000V6, 140,000 km. $3200. (250)592-2391. 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.

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

$50 to $1000

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

FREE TOW AWAY

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

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

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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MARINE

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & VANS

MOORAGE

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

MOORAGE AVAILABLE Westport marina has 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; slips available. Lowest rates in the area, annual or monthly terms. Saanich Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Mr. Scrapper

$$$ CASH $$$ 2008 DERBY Scooter, 49cc, no motorcycle licence reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, great shape, 5000 km, w/ helmet. Must sell (Moving). $1400 obo. (250)217-2988.

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2003 R/T Durango, fully loaded, leather, midnight black, full tint package and more. Immaculate inside and out, 126,000 km. (Moving). Have all receipts, $6900 obo. Call (250)217-2988.

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PLUMBING

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

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

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

1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283

20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.

HANDYPERSONS

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

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

â&#x153;BUBBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULINGâ&#x153; Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858.

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

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

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

TAX 250-477-4601 BLACK TIE Bookkeeping. Complete bookkeeping and payroll. (250)812-3625, stef@ blacktiebookkeeping.com

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. COMPLETE CARPENTRY Renos, additions, decks & suites, fences, sheds, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofďŹ ces. BBB member. (250)388-0278. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, Reliable, EfďŹ cient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018

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

WOMAN

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

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

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Caterer shifts gears, starts a new chapter I

t’s hard to sum up a 17-year career, but as David Feys of Feys and Hobbs Catered Arts prepares to move onto a new chapter, he used one word to describe it: wonderful. “We’ve done some magnificent parties and events, and as an event manager and planner, I’ll continue to do some great parties. We just won’t be making the food ourselves,” he said. Feys announced on Monday he is closing Don Descoteau his catering operation Biz Beat and canteen on Oak Bay Avenue, effective March 1. The focus for Feys, as he plans to continue with product development and event design and management, is on life balance. “I have a personal issue that I need to give particular focus to and I have a long standing contract with a corporation to do event planning and management, and it is growing and opening new doors for me.” The Feys and Hobbs brand will continue as Feys continues to create and expand his product line which includes preserves, chutneys and nuts. “My products can now be found in more than 70 stores across the province, and I’m looking forward to expanding outside of B.C.,” he said. Feys and Hobbs has only called Oak Bay Avenue home for the past year but Feys said he has noticed an evolution and revitalization of the neighbourhood. “I’ve had people come in and say, ‘Wow,

sold until March 5. Funds raised also go to local chapters, including Kidsport Greater Victoria and 10 others. Victoria Kidsport general manager Patti Hunter says it costs roughly $250 to outfit a disadvantaged child in a season of sport.

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The Greater Victoria Development Agency and Chemistry Consulting present Victoria Economic Outlook 2013, Feb. 26 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Industry leaders speaking this year include Dallas Gislason, economic development officer for the agency; Dan Gunn, executive director of the Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC), Tourism Victoria chair Dave Cowen and Starfish Medical CEO Scott Phillips. The event runs from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $25, available online at chemistryconsulting.ca or call 250-382-3303.

From coaching volleyball together in Calgary to becoming business partners in downtown Victoria, Sarah Krook and Kathryn Genereux are a great team. According to Krook, Genereux wanted to open a small business where “everyone felt special, welcome and appreciated.” That dream became reality a last month when Krook, a stylist, teamed up with to open Inspire Hair Design at 1009 Blanshard St.

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David Feys opened his Oak Bay shop last February, but will close it March 1. I feel like I’m in Tokyo,’ or ‘It feels like New York,’” he said. “The community has embraced us and been very kind and supportive. I will certainly miss that.” – Megan Cole

Kidsport B.C. is the charity of choice for Thrifty Foods during its Orange You Glad You Helped a Kid fundraiser campaign. The company is donating $1 from every four-pound bag of Buck brand oranges

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Victoria’s 2013 biz picture outlined at annual breakfast

Names in the news in Greater Victoria business Longtime ad agency owner and curling advocate Keith Dagg is being honoured by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce with a lifetime achievement award. Dagg will be recognized at the 2013 Greater Victoria Business Awards gala (April 23) at the Fairmont Empress Hotel … Management accountant and entrepreneur Mark Mawhinney is the new chair of the Victoria Dragon Boat Society board of directors, replacing two-year chair Mark Grey-Dreaper. Staying on are vicechair Tony Joe, treasurer Ken Yao and secretary Shannon Holms. Send your business news stories to editor@ vicnews.com.

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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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Karen Hoshal, past president of the B.C. Black History Awareness Society and a descendant of the Alexander pioneer family, provides information on a number of other B.C. black pioneers. The talk is part of Black History month and is at the Greater Victoria Public Library Saanich Centennial Branch (Pearkes arena, 3110 Tillicum Rd.) Feb. 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Tom Fletcher Jobs Minister Pat Bell says he will remain in Premier Christy Clark's cabinet until the May 14 provincial election, but he has withdrawn his candidacy to run for re-election due to a heart condition. Bell has been a key cabinet minister Clark, as he was previously under Gordon Campbell. He is continuing his duties as minister of jobs, tourism and skills training, a portfolio created by Clark as the centrepiece of her job strategy. Speaking to reporters in his legislature office Monday, Bell downplayed his departure. "Sometimes when you're in politics, you automatically think you have become smarter over a period of time," Bell said. "I think there's some evidence that points to the opposite. So renewal is not a bad thing." Bell was nominated to run for a fourth term in Prince George-Mackenzie, a seat he has held since the B.C. Liberal landslide of 2001. He declined to identify candidates to seek the party nomination, but said he hopes to see a competition for the job. Bell's doctor discovered an aneurysm last fall in one of the arteries connecting to his heart. The condition is typically a bulge in the blood vessel that indicates weakness of the wall. If it bursts it is fatal. Bell said Monday his condition is being closely monitored, and he may need surgery if the aneurysm grows larger. But for now he is continuing his work and exercise schedules as usual, and he plans to campaign for the next B.C. Liberal candidate in his constituency. He said his condition is likely inherited, and not related to the stress of his job. As forests minister he led numerous trade missions to Asia to develop markets for B.C. lumber, and has continued a similar pace in his current role. Bell's first full cabinet post was agriculture and lands, where he led the provincial effort to establish a coastal land use agreement now known as the Great Bear Rainforest. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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