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Lottery ticket helps crack regional crime spree Arrest expected to cut spike in auto crimes in Saanich Edward Hill News staff

for study of biological markers for age-related diseases. Researchers also gather detailed lifestyle and socio-economic information through interviews, and will use provincial health records to track medical issues that arise. The centre can test five or six people per day, at about three hours per person. Carswell laughs as he recalls his visit in August took more than seven hours. CLSA staff had a few computer kinks to work out.

A stolen lottery ticket worth $42 has helped police unravel an region-wide theft from vehicle crime spree. Regional Crime Unit officers arrested a 46-year-old man on Feb. 21 around noon near his home in the 600-block of Grenville Ave. Police found at least 100 stolen items in his residence, mainly electronics like cellphones, iPods, cameras and GPS units. RCU investigators caught a break from a car break-in in the 1600-block of Ash Rd. near Mount Douglas Park, from Feb. 12. The thief had stolen a Lotto Max ticket that the owner had photocopied, as it was part of a group purchase. Armed with a serial number and due to the lucky fact the ticket was a $42 winner, the B.C. Lottery Corp. was able to pinpoint that it was cashed at a Chevron in Esquimalt, and from that, police started to zero in on a suspect through video footage. RCU Staff Sgt. Gary Schenk said the gas station video wasn’t good enough to identify a suspect right way. But around the same time, a fingerprint from a different theft from vehicle case in Saanich produced a hit from the national fingerprint database – a real life CSI moment. The RCU had a name.

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Eric Carswell demonstrates the eye exam machine used at the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Aging data collection site in the Gorge Road Hospital. Carswell was the first Greater Victoria resident to donate his health and lifestyle information for a study that aims to track 50,000 Canadians over 20 years.

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f there are a few key secrets to aging well, a nationwide, twodecade long survey of Canadians just might reveal those truths. Two-time cancer survivor Eric Carswell, 76, has his own rules of thumb – don’t drink alcohol and don’t smoke. “I don’t smoke or drink, and I used to do both, and there are health effects from both,” he says. Carswell is Greater Victoria’s very first participant in what is called the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), an unprecedented data gathering exercise that aims

to plumb the granular details of the health and lifestyles of 50,000 Canadians, between the ages of 45 and 85, over 20 years. The Victoria resident led the way for randomly selected Greater Victoria residents, 331 so far, who have visited the region’s CLSA data collection centre, housed within Gorge Road Hospital. The poking and prodding is comprehensive – technicians conduct bone density scans, and hearing, eye, cardiovascular, cognition, strength and balance tests. The centre takes blood and urine samples

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Spat over woman leads to stabbing Two former roommates arguing over a woman led to a stabbing Friday night in Gordon Head. Saanich police attended the 3900-block of Wolf St. around 8:45 p.m. after an altercation involving a 41-year-old and a 45-yearold led to the younger of the two receiving minor lacerations to his face. “It would appear a female was involved with one male, then became involved with the other male after breaking up with the other one, which then led to the dispute,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie. The victim was taken to hospital and received 14 stitches. A 45-year-old Saanich man faces charges of assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

Teens nabbed for concession theft Police arrested two teens Friday night who were breaking in to the concession stand at Lambrick Park. A cyclist spotted the break-in in progress around 9 p.m., and notified a Saanich police officer who was parked nearby. The officer arrived at the concession to find it damaged. One teen was standing watch outside while another was seen inside. Two boys, a 15-year-old Central Saanich resident and a 16-year-old Saanich resident, will appear in court next month on charges of break and enter.

Clothes on heater sparks dorm fire Wet clothing placed on an electric heater in a dorm room at the University of Victoria likely caused a small fire Sunday night. Fire crews from Saanich and Oak Bay attended the 1900-block of Finnerty Rd. around 11:20 p.m., and quickly extinguished the small fire. One person inside the dorm was taken to hospital with minor smoke inhalation.

Media literacy teacher Jim Pine, centre, challenged his Grade 12 students to go 24 hours without looking at any digital device. Some found it easy to disconnect, while others called the lack of phones or the Internet a ‘huge void’ in their lives. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Students test digital dependence Class abandons Internet, technology for tough 24 hours Daniel Palmer News staff

It’s no epiphany that holding the attention of 25 teenagers can be harrowing at the best of times. In today’s high schools, smartphones have exacerbated waning concentration, allowing students to play hooky without ever leaving the classroom. Teachers walk a fine line between alienating students through an outright ban on digital devices or accepting the inevitable confused stares from half the class

when asking for feedback. While most teachers police cellphone use to maintain some sense of control, Vic High instructor Jim Pine prefers to point his media literacy class in the direction of infamous Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan. “McLuhan said, ‘Don’t ask if it’s a good thing or a bad thing, but ask what’s going on,’” Pine said. “First we shape our tools, and then they shape us.” To get the class thinking about their relationship to and reliance on technology, Pine challenged them to go 24 hours without using any digital or electronic devices. Cellphones, laptops, iPods, TV and even radio were off limits from the beginning of one class to the next. “Going into it, I thought it was

going to be fairly difficult, but when I started doing it, I found it really easy to disconnect,” said Grade 12 student Tejana Howes. Knowing the inevitable ban was looming, Howes and her friends organized horseback riding and other outdoor activities to keep the digital temptation at bay. “I was fine until the next morning, when I noticed it’s really integrated into my routine,” said Lancy Fynn, also in Grade 12. “Every morning I get up, I get ready, and then I go on Youtube, check my email and look at the news before going to school. I just felt a huge void.” Howes and Fynn agreed the biggest inconvenience in going offline was the necessity to make plans in advance and the inability to easily

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Library mulls moving Emily Carr branch to Uptown Kyle Slavin News staff

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Street, the existing building is “old and outdated,” “poorly configured” and “inaccessible for wheelchair users,” according to GVPL deputy CEO Lynne Jordon. An open house will be held Saturday (March 7) at the Emily Carr branch to discuss the possibility of relocating the library across the street to Uptown.

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“We like to have our libraries colocated with other places where people are going to gather or congregate or use, and Uptown is a good place to investigate (as a possible relocation site),” Jordon said. Benefits of moving to Uptown include a new space being more energy efficient and being more flexible to the library’s needs.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see conceptual renderings, and provide input on what services the new library should have. The open house runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emily Carr branch at 3500 Blanshard St. Material from the open house and an online survey will be available at gvpl.ca from March 9 to 18.

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Active lifestyle seekers offered free coaching A squad of volunteer coaches backed by the University of Victoria are available free for people keen on making physical activity a greater part of their lifestyle. The Active Choices program sees coaches work one-on-one with clients to develop an exercise plan, set goals, track progress and eliminate barriers to creating a regular exercise routine. “Sometimes it takes a little more than will power and good intentions to start and maintain regular exercise,” said Angela Sealy, provin-

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Oak Bay United Church volunteer Don O’Coffey with the 2000 BMW 323 that was left anonymously as a donation at the church late last year.

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Old mason jars, Harlequin romance novels and VHS tapes are among the bargains at most garage sales, but in the days leading up to Oak Bay United Church’s garage sale in December, an unusual item was dropped off: a 2000 BMW 323. The car went unnoticed at first, but upon further investigation Don O’Coffey noticed keys inside the unlocked vehicle. In addition to the keys, the mystery owner left an unsigned note with the BMW. “Whoever left it wanted to donate it to the church,” said O’Coffey, a regular volunteer at the church. “They couldn’t afford the

maintenance on it any more.” Unfortunately, including missing plates, the BMW was also missing registration and ownership papers, which began a multi-province quest to transfer ownership to the church. In hopes of finding answers to the mystery vehicle, O’Coffey first headed to Boorman’s Insurance, where he was able to contact ICBC. While the quest to find the owner may have seemed easy at first, O’Coffey discovered, due to the Freedom of Information Act, he was unable to get the name of the owner. But he did get a clue that would start another part of the investigation – the BMW isn’t registered in B.C. Instead, its papers originated in Saskatchewan. “I sent Saskatchewan $10 only to find out they couldn’t give us any names because of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, but did confirm it was registered in Saskatchewan,”

O’Coffey said. In hopes of avoiding a potentially three month-long process – which would declare the car abandoned – O’Coffey would like the owner to come forward and sign transfer forms, so they can proceed with selling the car for the benefit of the church. “I think it’s common – particularly in Oak Bay – that older people donate their cars to charities like churches because they simply can’t afford the cost any more, and maybe aren’t using them,” O’Coffey said. O’Coffey, who worked in the automotive industry for several years, said the BMW needs some work but someone who is handy could do a lot of it themselves. “ICBC told us in average condition it would be worth $6,000,” he said. Anyone with information on the car can contact the church office at 250-598-5021 mcole@oakbaynews.com

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Philanthropy transforms cancer centre B.C. Cancer Agency opens Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre The B.C. Cancer Agency officially opened the $10-million Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre yesterday. The centre is a new 10,000-square-foot space atop the B.C. Cancer Agency’s building at 2410 Lee Ave. in Victoria. It will provide cancer patients and their families with comprehensive supportive care, which includes emotional and psychological support resources before, during and after treatment. At the same time, experts will conduct cutting-edge research focused on the psychosocial and clinical aspects of cancer treatment. Fundraising for the project began with the 2009 Inspire the World campaign, to which more than 1,000 Vancouver Island residents and businesses contributed. The new facility includes: Q Alex and Jo Campbell Patient & Family Support Centre: the newly constructed third floor of the B.C. Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre is a state-of-theart space dedicated to enhanced supportive care and research. Q Thrifty Foods Patient Information Library: providing patients and their family members with valuable information resources in a comforting environment. Q BMO Nutrition & Exercise Studio: a wellness room for patients to work with specialists on their nutrition and exercise needs as they evolve throughout the cancer journey. Q Norgaard Foundation Family Counselling Suite: a space where children whose family members are going through cancer treatment receive specialized counselling and information support. Q Clive and Ann Piercy Predictive Cancer Research Suite: a place where innovative research takes place, looking at ways to predict who will get cancer, and how a patient will respond to which particular treatment, and why. In 2013, more than 5,000 people on Vancouver Island are expected to be diagnosed with cancer. On an average day, health-care professionals at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre provide care to approximately 350 patients.

Volunteers including Linda McCully will soon greet arrivals at the new Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre, located at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island facility. McCully, who has volunteered with the B.C. Cancer Agency for more than a year, is also a former patient.

Karen Frost, development officer with the B.C. Cancer Agency, relaxes in the family room, a quiet space at the new patient and family support centre. The centre was made possible by donors to the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Inspire the World fundraising campaign four years ago.

ABOVE: Angel rocks in a basket are a comfort available in the centre. LEFT: A sign illustrates one of the services available for cancer patients and family members at the new Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre. The new facility officially opened Tuesday.

Stuffed animals wait for young visitors in the new Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre at the B.C. Cancer Agency.

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elatively safe and without the winter deep-freeze of the rest of Canada, Greater Victoria has long been a haven for retirees and senior citizens. Census data released last year confirmed the numbers are holding strong among those reaching their golden years – more than a quarter of the region’s residents are 65 and older. On the heels of those seniors, the expected large number of baby boomers entering retirement age is a phenomenon being referred to as the “grey wave” or “grey tsunami.” It will have deep ramifications on our health care and public pension systems, and on society as a whole. So it makes sense Victoria was chosen as a data collection site for a nationwide study on aging, a study as ambitious, vast and deep as any research project ever contemplated in Canada. More than a decade in the making, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging plans to track the health and lives of 50,000 people across Canada aged 45 to 85, for 20 years. Victoria’s participation in the study is expected to be about 3,000 people over the first three-year cycle. At that point, the interviews and testing will begin again, ideally with as many of the same people as they started with. The objective of the study is to allow researchers to fundamentally connect the dots between lifestyle, personal finances, diet, environment and genetics, and overall health. We have a greater proportion of people reaching traditional retirement age, and in general, people are living longer. As a society we have an obligation to figure out how to age well, and do so without bankrupting the health-care system. This study probably should have been done 20 years ago. So far, about 330 people the region have signed up to participate and thousands more will be randomly called to volunteer in the study. The data collection process can be lengthy and feel somewhat intrusive measured against what people normally tell strangers. But those who answer the call to volunteer their medical and personal information know they are helping answer important questions about how to improve the quality of life of all Canadians. 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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ederal Natural Resources regarding cars and light trucks, Minister Joe Oliver attended which are identical to the U.S., are last week’s international going to be helpful. conference in Vancouver And also the rules on liquefied natural relating to coal-fired gas development. I electricity. It’s our spoke with him about objective to see all those Canada’s energy exports coal plants closed, and and emissions. Here in that regard we’re are excerpts from that certainly ahead of the discussion: U.S. TF: U.S. President Barack Coal is contributing Obama’s recent state of 40 times the greenhouse the union address seemed gas emissions of the oil to hint at approval for the sands. And actually the Keystone XL pipeline from Tom Fletcher oil sands are less than Alberta to U.S. refineries, half the emissions from B.C. Views with perhaps some coal-fired electricity in the measure to go along with it state of Illinois. like a carbon cap and trade market. We’re moving with the U.S. on the Your government has backed North over-arching objective of reducing American cap and trade before. our greenhouse gas emissions Would you do it again? by 17 per cent from 2005 to 2020, JO: No, we’re not thinking about but we’re also doing other things that at all. The U.S. Congress is that the U.S. hasn’t yet decided to opposed to that concept, from what do. We’ve been approaching the I understand. reduction of emissions on a sectoral TF: Your party ran ads targeting basis, and the next area of focus NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and will be regulations in the oil and gas equating cap and trade with a carbon sector. tax. They’re not the same, are they? TF: You’re comfortable with the JO: The end result is that taxes idea that exporting LNG that replaces increase because of how we handle coal is an appropriate step at this carbon. It hasn’t been successful time, one that’s doable as opposed to in Europe at all. Anyway, it’s these Kyoto-type gestures? not part of our thinking. We are JO: It is doable. And on a making significant progress on global basis, this would be a very greenhouse gas emissions. Our significant development. If China, recent regulations regarding heavyfor example, could significantly duty vehicles, the previous rules move from coal to gas, that would

have a huge impact. Canada’s small. We’re about two per cent of global emissions. We have to do our part, that’s the responsible thing to do, but it’s the big emitters that are going to make the difference to global emissions. TF: International Energy Agency talks about self-sufficiency in the U.S., oil and gas, by 2035. What does that mean for the Canadian economy? JO: Firstly, I don’t think they’re going to be self-sufficient in oil. North America will be self-sufficient in gas and oil. What it means is, for gas we’re going to have to find new markets, and for oil we’re going to have to find markets to sustain the growth in supply. The United States will still be a big buyer of Canadian oil. We’re shipping about two and a half million barrels a day, of which a million comes from the oil sands. Right now we’re losing about $50 million a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in the U.S. midwest, compared to international prices. We absolutely must find new markets, which is why our government in principle is supporting the transport of oil and gas to the west, to the east, continuing to the south and possibly even the north. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Canada’s small. We’re about two per cent of global emissions.’ – Joe Oliver

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LETTERS Common sense doesn’t win the day with cow lot

Tribunal made right call for the blind

Re: Cows moo-ve into Gordon Head, (News, Feb. 27) The first line says it all: Residential Gordon Head. Obviously in this day and age we need the Agricultural Land Commission and protected farmland but sometimes common sense should prevail. Coun. Dean Murdock is quoted “a cattle feed lot in a residential neighbourhood seems ridiculous” and “ believe it or not though, this is an acceptable use of the land.” It is a designated farmland and he finds that surprising? Was he dreaming of quiet organic veggies in neat rows? Perhaps in hindsight (pun intended) a 12-lot residential subdivision might have been more appropriate for residential Gordon Head. Patty Cushing Saanich

Re: Blind runner proves discrimination case from TC10K (News, Feb. 27) Thank you Saanich News for covering Graeme McCreath’s human rights victory. I congratulate him on his win. The comment by VIRS vice-president Shannon Kowalko that their refusal of Mr. McCreath’s request was “in the interest of safety for Mr. McCreath and other participants” and “nothing to do related to being discriminatory” is absurd. In fact, the opposite is the case: it was precisely to ensure the safety of his guide, himself, and others, that Mr. McCreath made the request, and it was the organizers’ refusal and intransigence that was threatening this safety. And of course it was discriminatory, which the tribunal has clearly ruled. The organizers had already freely granted exactly the same reasonable accommodation to wheelchair participants but were categorically refusing it to the blind. Blind people have had enough of being excluded through discrimination. It’s time for full inclusion and participation on a basis of equality, and I applaud the tribunal for its ruling. Frederick Driver Victoria

Cattle farming a tough game Re: Cows home to roost in Gordon Head, (News, March 1) Beautiful Black Anguses on the cover of Saanich News, I’m thrilled. This situation is a tremendous opportunity for the community of Saanich. Raised on an Interior cattle ranch, I encourage those enraged in this situation to listen to the contented ruminations of those 23 future feasts and view permaculture in living colour. I wish Mr. Alberg all the best, after 15 years in the cattle business, my family resistantly opted out of the gambles of commercial commodity production. Profits here are not guaranteed and we opted for property development. Perhaps this “bully tactic” could be resolved with the mediation of a “steer”ing committee? It seems both sides are not being “herd.” Lets use some cow-mmon sense here. Ryan Gisler Saanich

Saanich council reaps what is sows Re: Cows home to roost in Gordon Head, (News, March 1) How sweet it is! This most obstructive of all municipal councils, with Mayor Frank Leonard in the chair, have been hoisted by their own petards, at long last. And if they think it hurts now, just wait

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Angus cows take their first steps into their new home on a property on Mount Douglas Cross Road in Saanich. Brothers Don, left, and Gordon Alberg are using the land as a feed lot after unsuccessful requests to rezone the land. until complaints start pouring in from the Albergs’ neighbours, increasingly put off by “the familiar sounds and rank odour of a cow farm.” In the meantime, I earnestly urge the Albergs to forget about making any more planning submissions – at least to this council as it is now constituted. They will continue to be turned down, no matter what they propose. It’s just like good friends of mine who were naive enough to go back again and again, bent over backwards to satisfy (and more) all reasonable and unreasonable demands, spent untold pecuniary and human resources and, in the end, came away empty handed. Zoltan Roman Saanich

Irrational thinking behind cow debacle Re: Cows home to roost in Gordon Head, (News, March 1) Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard has expressed his concerns that the Alberg family are being irrational in wanting to raise cattle on their property in northeast Saanich, and that neighbours will react irrationally to the presence of cattle. But government began the irrationality long ago by placing that property in the

Agricultural Land Reserve. How did that small piece of land come to be in the ALR while the similar adjacent land that NIMBYs live on be developed? The irrationality has continued with NIMBYs who want to control others property at no cost to themselves. Objections I’ve read effectively want the land to be a park for the benefit of the objectors – why don’t they purchase the land themselves? Now Frank Leonard is playing a kettle calling a pot black in claiming the Albergs are trying to bully Saanich government – he who was very pushy with people trying to grow food on land historically used for that purpose. Given that the Alberg property had cattle on it until nine years ago, isn’t its situation similar to Panama Flats? While I think the Albergs are being unwise in trying to raise cattle in a small space without an adjacent food source, especially with risk of attacks on their animals, I do sympathize with them. The collective is treating them unjustly – that’s called “tyranny of the majority”, which history shows does not feed humans. There should be no compromise of property rights with the irrationality of the collective and of politicians using the power of their office to bully landowners. Keith Sketchley Saanich

Golf course shouldn’t be subsidized by taxpayers Re: Golf fees go up as Saanich reins in costs (News, Feb. 27) After crunching the numbers, these members at Cedar Hill golf course are paying $16.50 per round when I am sure $32 doesn’t quite cover the costs and the restricted members are paying only $11.25 per round and they complain. As a taxpayer in Saanich there should be no subsidies for golfers at a public course unless you want to subsidize the private courses in Saanich, which charge more because golf is not a welfare game. Dennis Bourne Saanich

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RCU officers soon realized this suspect had shown up in police surveillance of another offender under investigation in December. Between the gas station video and police surveillance footage, the RCU figured they had their man. “In that (police) video he was wearing the same toque and vest as when he cashed that lottery ticket. In our business we call that a clue,” Schenk joked. “All combined, that allowed us to arrest him for the stolen lottery ticket.” As of last week, officers have connected the stolen goods to 24 separate thefts from vehicles, including 12 from Saanich, and the remainder from Sooke, West Shore, Oak Bay, Central Saanich, and Sidney. In the first half of February, auto crime in Saanich alone spiked to 86 thefts from vehicles. RCU officers have spent the past week cataloguing and returning stolen goods to their owners. Most are electronic items, but the latest was a distinctive cowboy hat taken

from a vehicle in Saanich. “It was one of those situations of good police work and good luck,” remarked Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie. Schenk said since the Feb. 21 arrest, police have already seen a significant drop in thefts from autos in the region. “He is definitely a good one to get off the street,” Schenk said. “And it gives officers tremendous job satisfaction returning stolen property.” Darin Hagel, 46, is charged with 23 counts of theft, possession of stolen property, and mischief. He has a court hearing on March 14 and remains in custody. Hagel was known to Greater Victoria police agencies for property crimes 10 or 15 years ago, but had lived in the Lower Mainland until recently, Schenk said. Hagel has an extensive criminal record in most Metro Vancouver cities. The RCU is comprised of police officers from Saanich, Oak Bay, Central Saanich, West Shore RCMP and provincial RCMP. editor@saanichnews.com

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Heritage home floats to safety Daniel Palmer News staff

An Island couple have come to the rescue of a DND heritage home previously slated for the scrapyard. The property, located at 316 Anson St. near Macaulay Point, is the former home of John Jardine, Esquimalt’s representative in the Provincial Assembly from 1907 to 1912. The heritage committee for Esquimalt cried foul in September when Parks Canada said the building didn’t qualify for heritage protection and it was placed on DND’s surplus list. But early Monday morning (March 4), the three-storey woodframed structure was loaded onto a barge and towed to a halfacre lot between Buckley Bay and Union Bay. The operation is nothing new for buyers Ben Ford and his wife, Jen. The couple have replanted six heritage houses along the east coast of Vancouver Island since 2006, including their current home in Union Bay, which originated in Vancouver’s Dunbar

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On Friday, crews from Nickel Brothers prepared to move a century old house from 316 Anson Street to a barge at the shoreline. It was barged Monday to Buckley Bay. neighbourhood. A key factor in moving the home was in purchasing a lot close to the water, he added. Because of the building’s height, B.C. Hydro crews were on hand Friday to remove electrical obstacles as house movers Nickel Brothers wheeled the structure toward the shoreline at Macaulay Point. “The DND was wanting to remove the house one way or another, so we did about two

months of work in about a week and a half,” Ben said. Jack Bates, a military heritage advocate who fought to save the building, said he’s glad the Fords came forward with a compromise. “It’s a win-win for everybody,” Ford said. “The DND gets the house out of there in a politically correct manner, the Hallmark Society is happy it wasn’t destroyed and we’ve got an amazing project to work on.”

Saanich reawakens redesign planning for Gyro Park Saanich is reviving its plans to upgrade and improve Cadboro-Gyro Park, the municipality’s prized waterfront greenspace in Cadboro Bay. The Saanich parks department and community stakeholders went through an extensive process between 2009 and 2011 to redesign the park, a space known to many generations of Victoria

residents for the concrete octopus and Cadborosaurus play structures. Saanich parks manager Rae Roer expects to hold a meeting in March to reengage stakeholder groups – such as community associations and park user groups – and then a public open house in the spring or summer, where people can give input on concept drawings.

“Cadboro-Gyro Park is unique. It’s the only true waterfront park in the municipality and our main waterfront park,” Roer said. Roer expects the iconic concrete play structures and the boat to remain, but how parking, buildings, pathways and greenspace is organized is up for debate and input.

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The Victoria Emergency Management Agency and Downtown Victoria Business Association host a free workshop on emergency preparedness for businesses, on Wednesday, March 13. Topics of discussion include knowing what hazards to plan for, what Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthquake hazard might look like, and the steps required to make your business a safer place to be during and after an earthquake. The short event happens from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at the antechamber in City Hall. Doors open at 8 a.m. and preregistration is not required.

The Vancouver Island Kidney Patient Association silent auction fundraiser happens today (March 6) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Royal Jubilee Hospital lobby. The event also includes a 50/50 draw. Items must be claimed when the bidding ends. Proceeds will help the non-profit association support more than 2,400 kidney patients who receive dialysis treatment on Vancouver Island, as well as their families and support persons. For more information on the association or the silent auction, visit vikpa.org. editor@vicnews.com

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Safe, secure housing plays a significant role in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and wellness, both physical and emotional. It becomes even more crucial among the senior population, whose bodies are less resilient to the daily stress of finding a bed for the night or a place to be out of the wind and rain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homelessness exacerbates problems, and as you age, these problems become even more acute,â&#x20AC;? notes Victoria Cool Aid Society Executive Director Kathy Stinson. Even approaching the issue from a purely economic perspective, the impact of homelessness increases health care costs, both from chronic illness and emergency room visits. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a growing concern. Just as aging Baby Boomers are increasing the number of seniors in the general population, the senior demographic is also increasing among the homeless and precariously housed. For example, according to the 2011/12 Report on Housing & Supports published by the Coalition to End Homelessness, those age 56 and older represented 12 per cent of the emergency shelter clients in 2011/12, up from 10 per cent in 2010/11. Further, close to one-third of the 450 applicants on the Housing Registry list as of March 31, 2012 were seniors. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also suspected that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a significant hidden population of seniors living in poverty who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to come forward because of the stigma. The death of a spouse, illness or job loss, however, can seriously impact what little resources they have.

Ross Westerby has been a tenant at Cool Aidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic Vista for two years. Poverty among seniors appears in other ways as well. The Report on Housing & Supports also found that 7.2 per cent of households accessing food banks in 2011 were seniors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an increase of 2.2 per cent from 2010. The good news is that the social services community has taken proven, cost-effective measures to provide truly affordable housing for seniors. The Victoria Cool Aid Society operates three supported residential housing developments specifically for those age 56 or older, Stinson says. The 45-unit Hillside Terrace offers fully assisted living, while both FairWay Woods in Langford and the recently opened Olympic Vista in Saanich offer supportive housing,

including one meal a day. A fourth site in Saanich is currently in the wings and will provide another 43 units. In the case of Olympic Vista, located on the former school district site on Carey Road, the society has re-purposed the modular buildings from the Vancouver Olympics to provide quality, affordable senior housing. At the same time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we could probably fill three more (housing developments) if we had them,â&#x20AC;? Stinson says. What more can be done? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the public can certainly ask the government to step up to the plate,â&#x20AC;? Stinson says. In addition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;they can support projects when they come to their neighbourhood; be a YIMBY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; YES In My Back Yard.â&#x20AC;?

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Prevention Fund helps those at risk of homelessness The Victoria Foundation has been working with the Coalition to End Homelessness since 2010 on the Homelessness Prevention Fund, which has been instrumental in supporting at-risk individuals and families. For the foundation, the fund responds to its Vital Signs report, which clearly identified poverty and homelessness as key concerns for many Greater Victorians, says Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson. Greater Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high cost of living means many people are living frugally to make ends meet, but when the unexpected happens, like a job loss, illness, or even a higher-than-usual Hydro bill, people who were holding it together suddenly face the possibility of homelessness. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the fund can help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It provides an opportunity where people can receive some immediate funding to carry them over,â&#x20AC;? Richardson explains. In addition, financial counsellors can work with them to see if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other steps or programs that can help ease the situation. The Homelessness Prevention Fund, which is held by the Victoria Foundation but administered by the Coalition, was launched with a $50,000 private grant, whose donor challenged others in the community to contribute. The total reached an amazing $162,743. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People really like the concept of prevention,â&#x20AC;? Richardson explains. As of Dec. 31, $97,000 had been distributed to 148 individuals and 57 families since 2011, with about eight grants typically issued per month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really is a wonderful fund and for us as a community foundation, we want to look at the prevention side of the issue,â&#x20AC;? Richardson says, pointing to other programs as such as Every Step Counts, a fitness program through Our Place, and the youth fitness program Building Blocks of Physical Literacy at the Cridge Centre for the Family and Craigflower Elementary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many wonderful stories now because of the work of these groups,â&#x20AC;? Richardson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community is really coming together on this. This fund and several others are indicators that people want to help, and especially in preventive measures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take my hat off to the Coalition as well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have done a wonderful job.â&#x20AC;? Donations to the Homelessness Prevention Fund are welcome. People can call the Victoria Foundation at 250-381-5532 for more information or donate online at www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca, indicating that they would like their donation to support the specific fund.

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Plans revived for development at Sandown racetrack Steven Heywood News staff

Retail plans for 12 acres of the Sandown racetrack property in North Saanich are being revived after almost a year of inactivity. Owner of the property, William Randall, and development company Omicron say they are going to bring their proposed land deal back to the District of North Saanich, 10 months after councillors rejected a memorandum of understanding between the municipality, the owner and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) in April 2012. That majority vote essentially killed the matter, as council decided not to proceed over costs to taxpayers and alleged ALC interference in the district’s business. Peter Laughlin, Omicron’s director for

Vancouver Island, says they want to bring the same deal back to council, after negotiating with district staff some of the sticking points of the MOU. “We are just starting to talk with the district,” he said. “It’s the same proposal as last year. No housing, just retail.” In conjunction, he said they are testing the waters with the shopping mall and retail industry in such a project. That’s the root of a property listing being circulated by concerned North Saanich residents, which states the property “will be converted to a shopping centre ... up to 80,000 square feet of commercial retail, with potential for residential.” The listing is through Cushman & Wakefield. Laughlin said they’ve also taken the idea to Vancouver and Toronto conventions of the International Council of Shopping Cen-

tres. The goal is to see if there will be any takers, should the land questions be worked out with the municipality. He said Omicron and the Randall family are committed to taking this plan through the process. “At some point you have to make a determination if the project is able to go forward, if it’s the right project.” On May 25, 2011 the District of North Saanich received an application from the owners of the Sandown Racetrack – an application requested by the district itself – to rezone 12 acres of the 95 acre site for a range of commercial uses. The proposed deal would give 83 acres of the property to the municipality for agricultural purposes. The remaining 12 acres would be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) for commercial development, while the district would put up 12 acres of their own

land to ensure no net loss of agricultural property. Randall, whose family owns the former harness racing track on Glamorgan Road that has been vacant for six years, said no potential tenants have come forward so far and does not expect any deals to be signed, as there’s no certainty that the property will be approved for such use. Currently, the property is within the ALR, which does not allow retail use. As a result, Randall said, no company is willing to become a tenant with the uncertain land question not yet resolved. “No, there’s no one that has come forward,” he said. “It’s listed for lease, so if we do get a tenant, it may happen. “Right now, we’re in more than just a holding pattern but we’re not out on the highway yet. We’re looking at our options.”

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Bright future ahead for Neon Steve Megan Cole News staff

As a crowd of neon covered bodies moved on the forest floor – that for five days became one of electronic music’s most popular venues – the DJ in the booth was experiencing what can best be described as life coming full circle. At 25, Steve Robertson, better known as Neon Steve, has shared the stage with some of the best names in the genre, but last year as he took the stage at Shambhala Music Festival’s Fractal Forest in Salmo, B.C. for the first time, he was back where his journey as a DJ started. “It was crazy,” said Robertson. “It was this weird feeling of coming back around. If you had told me five years ago that I would be there, I would have just laughed.” Robertson had never touched a set of turntables until he went to Shambhala – which focuses on electronic music – after he graduated from high school. Not only had he never DJd before that point, he also hadn’t really been exposed to the genre at all. “I grew up listening to rock and classic rock mostly,” said the Victoria-based DJ. “My dad was in a band, and is a rock and roller. I tried to play instruments but I’m the only one in the entire family of cousins and everybody that doesn’t play an instrument.” Within a few months of returning from Shambhala, Robertson bought turntables and secured himself a residency at a club in Courtenay, where he grew up. As demand was building for Robertson’s music in Victoria and after driving back and forth to Courtenay after too many shows, he decided to relocate. “I was working construction and just hating it,” he said. “I finally took the leap of faith two years ago and quit my job,”

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Vancouver Island’s Neon Steve is helping bring electronic music into the mainstream. he said. “I saved up enough money so I could just coast and I thought that I was only going to last about three months without working, but I haven’t been back since.”

Instead, Robertson has been building a career which includes supporting DJs like U.K.’s Nero, who won a 2012 Grammy for a collaborative remix with Skrillex, and A Skillz, who was named Best DJ in 2012 by the Breakspoll International Breakbeat Awards. He toured across Canada and last May toured the U.K. and Europe. “Everytime I head out on the road the crowds get a bit bigger,” he said. “It’s just like any job, you have to put your time in. I’ve been to a lot of the cities before, which helps, and Shambhala helps too. As soon as they put that on the flyer people are interested, which is a lucky break.” In addition to the increasing recognition of his music, Robertson also believes the change in the electronic music genre, which is seeing more DJs working in mainstream music, is creating more fans. “Electronic music and DJing wasn’t very accepted before, but now the general public doesn’t really frown on it anymore,” he said. “I know back in the day, parents thought kids were crazy going to raves, now it’s becoming the norm. “Even though it’s cool, the market is getting flooded too. Everybody and their dog is a DJ now which makes it harder to stand out.” As crowds continue to flock to venues in Victoria and across the country to hear Robertson’s distinct blend of ‘80s, ‘90s and current tracks, it’s clear he is doing something to stand out. “I’m just trying to stay true,” he said. “I don’t know if I do stand out, I hope I do. If I do it’s just luck,” he said. Though Robertson is on a Canada-wide tour for March and April, he’ll be in Victoria on March 31 opening for Subvert at Club 9one9. mcole@oakbaynews.com

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Winnipeg-based musician Ingrid Gatin started to weave herself into Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic landscape in 2009, with her first full-length album Broken Tambourine. After gaining attention from CBC radio, Broken Tambourine entered the top 20 on Earshot Charts soon after its release. Gatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new full-length album 1000 Lives, released last month, was created with grammy-nominated engineer/producer Howard Bilerman between a loft and a church in Winnipeg and Bilermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio in MontrĂŠal. 1000 Lives is an introspective tale of love and freedom compiled over Gatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last three years of travel. Reawakening an old-world sound with piano and accordion, while maintaining a modern glow, Gatin is a regular at folk festivals across the country. She is currently touring Canada to promote her new release. Gatin will be in Victoria on March 8 playing a show at The Solstice Cafe with Beat Roots (members of The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra). llavin@vicnews.com

Music from the Mass, highlights movements taken from different mass settings performed in the order of the regular mass. The program features a variety of composers, styles and historical periods including accompanied and a cappella music from the masses

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Eye Injuries At this time of year, our thoughts turn to activities such as outdoor sports and gardening. This week’s column focuses on the two most common serious eye injuries. In the first instance, we have a traumatic eye injury. A blow to the eye can lead to loss of vision, immediate medical attention is necessary to give the injured person the best chance for a full recovery. Keep the individual quiet and assess the solution. DO NOT attempt to remove debris from the eye or rinse the eye. DO NOT attempt to open the eye or put any medication on or around the eye. The second emergency, a chemical burn, requires very different handling. The patient must be immediately taken to the nearest source of fresh water, the eye forced open and thoroughly flushed. Seek medical attention only after extensive flushing of the affected eye or while the flushing continues. With a chemical burn, saving a few seconds may save a person’s vision. Two common injuries have two very different management strategies. Have a safe summer. Don’t forget to protect your eyes.

The province needs to stop making sporadic changes to liquor licenses, according to a Victoria pub operator. Earlier this year new regulation came into effect that restricted some licensed venues from putting on all-ages shows. While the change doesn’t impact Victoria establishments, there is growing frustration in the industry due to a lack of dialogue with B.C.’s licensing branch. “To me, liquor licensing is a franchise,” said Terry Friesen, director of the Strathcona Hotel, which counts the Sticky Wicket, Club 9ONE9 and Big Bad John’s as part of its operations on the corner of Douglas and Courtney streets in downtown Victoria. “All of a sudden the province makes a change to the license without consulting the franchisees, that’s where the problem comes in,” he said. “The government keeps changing the rules of the game.” The minister responsible for liquor, Rich Coleman, promised in October to bring forward legislative changes in the spring, after the Belfry Theatre was blindsided by a policy restricting it from holding a charitable wine auction. A ministry spokesperson said numerous charities and non-profit groups have since expressed concern

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Phil Ralph, a bartender at the Strathcona Hotel Sticky Wicket Pub, pulls a beer in the Games Room of the popular downtown pub. about the need for reform in liquor laws. “We will continue to liaise with these groups as the changes are implemented,” a statement reads. But what isn’t clear is whether Coleman plans to conduct a full review of liquor laws. Formal industry and public consultation usually takes place after the government introduces legislation, said Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA Carole James, adding the province should have learned its

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Bays, Belmont in challenge game Travis Paterson News staff

The Claremont Spartans are Island champs, having beaten the Oak Bay Bays for the second time in as many Saturdays to win the AAA boys Island basketball championship, 61-52. Spartans guard Mason Loewen was named MVP of the tournament, which was hosted by Mount Douglas secondary. Claremont’s Alex Jordache and Oak Bay’s Mat Hampton were their teams’ respective player of the game for the final. Loewen led the Spartans with 15 points in the final, while Hampton scored 23 and Liam Horne 20 for Oak Bay. Only three players did all the scoring for the Bays, with Jake Miller getting the other eight points. Eight players scored for the Spartans. “Every time (we play Oak Bay) it’s a battle,” said Spartans coach Davey Sundher. “We said, ‘the team that wins the defensive rebound battle probably wins the game,’ and we did. We knew the game would depend on timely rebounds.” The game was tied going into the second quarter when Yvan Atemgova of the Spartans stole the ball from Bays guard Liam Horne and ran it in for a layup.

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Oak Bay Bays player Lars Bornemann chases Claremont Spartans guard Alex Jordache to the ground for a loose ball. Jordache scored 10 points and was part of the Spartans prolific defence as the Spartans won the Island final 61-52 on Saturday. That sparked a 20-6 run by the Spartans, which ended the first half ahead 35-21. It was Atemgova’s only basket of the game but his superb defence, combined with that from Jordache (10 points), stymied the Bays’ attack. “It’s such a great feeling to do it with these guys,” Jordache said. “The job’s not done, we want pro-

vincials, but it’s nice to enjoy the moment.” Jordache, like his Oak Bay counterpart Horne, endured nothing short of physical harassment, but the hard fouls couldn’t keep either from their game. “I try to keep my emotions under control, maybe sometimes it shows,” Jordache said. “Oak Bay played hard and I respect

them. They’re a good team.” In the last week Jordache has been named to the city all-star team and to the weekend’s Island second all-star team. He was a raw player with little basketball experience when he showed up Travis Paterson/News staff in Grade 9, said Spartans from left, Alex Jordache, Luke Sundher. Collumbin, Yvan Atemgova and Mason “Jordache can Loewen, during the awards ceremony. score, and he tuned it up defensively (in the final). And Loewen, stand to win a top-five seed, poswhere do I start? He leads this sibly No. 6, and are looking “to team by example. He’s in the gym do as much damage as possible,” every day, hours and hours, he with Grade 11s Jordache, Luke loves the game, and showed it Collumbin and Zac Christianson out here (in the final),” Sundher returning next year. said. “There’s a lot of Mainland Claremont took one of the teams we haven’t seen, but we Island’s two provincial berths for think we can compete with any this week’s AAA boys provincials. of them when we’re at our best,” Because the Bays hadn’t faced Jordache said.” the third-place Belmont Bulldogs, Island first team all-stars: Erik the Bulldogs have the right to Spaven (Belmont), Jerod Dorby challenge the Bays for the second (Cowichan), Liam Horne (Oak spot at provincials. Bay), Darian Vandermerwe (SpecThat game is Tuesday (March trum), Mat Hampton (Oak Bay). 5) at Oak Bay High, 7:30 p.m. Second team all-stars: Kane JohnCheck vicnews.com/sports for ston (Belmont), Ashton MacKinresults. non (Mount Douglas), Harrison The 68th annual B.C. Boys Mar (Mount Douglas), Andrew AAA High School Championships Larson (Cowichan), Alex Jorare March 12 to 16 at the Langdache (Claremont). ley Events Centre. The Spartans sports@vicnews.com

Breaking out Travis Paterson News staff

The Oak Bay Breakers senior basketball team are the Island champs for a reason. They’re led by two of the brightest young players in the province, Grade 10s Morgan Roskelley and Lauren Yearwood. This week the two will receive a lot of attention as the Breakers look to finish top three at the AAA High School Girls Basketball Provincial Championships, beginning today (March 6) through Saturday at the Langley Events Centre. But the dynamic duo of Roskelly at guard and Yearwood under the post garner so much attention, on the court and in the media, that the Breakers secret weapon will be right up front. “We have 10 Grade 11s that won last year’s junior provincial championship together,” says Breakers coach Rob Kinnear. “Roskelly is a special player, and Yearwood too, but we have a strong bench of Grade 11s, including Marissa Harrington, Ashley Dukeshire and Chloe Campbell,

who go unnoticed,” he said. Among them is Maddie Brunt, a track and cross country star in the making, who transitions well on the hard court. “Dukeshire (and Harrington) played for Team B.C. last summer and Dukshire’s not even in the startTravis Paterson/News staff ing five,” Kinnear said. Also overlooked is From left, Marissa Harrington, Maddie Brunt, Ashley the leadership of Grade Dukeshire and Chloe Campbell are four of the 10 12s Kelly Young and Oak Bay Breakers players in Grade 11. Katie Hansen. Young is eyeing a spot on the been together since playing at Monterey Camosun Chargers for next year. Han- middle school and were on the (Zone sen, a crossover athlete who excels on 6) team that came third at the 2010 B.C. the soccer pitch, offers more than quick Summer Games,” Campbell said. feet, with plenty of big game experi“We all know each other and know ence as a member of the former Victoria what to expect.” Highlanders semi-pro W-League soccer Game 1 was 10:15 a.m. this morning team. versus the Burnaby South Rebels. “They are the core of this team and Follow the draw at www.landon’t get enough praise,” Kinnear said. gleyeventscentre.com/aaagirls. “Actually, most of us (Grade 11s) have sports@vicnews.com

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Vikes men headed to CIS championships The UVic Vikes men’s basketball team made a playoff run that fell just short of a Canada West title, as the UBC Thunderbirds prevailed 79-62 at UBC on Saturday (March 2). Both teams are in Ottawa this week in the eight-team CIS national championships as the Vikes chase their ninth CIS title. Game 1 is Friday (March 9) versus the country’s No. 1-ranked Carleton Ravens (19-1). Perhaps fittingly, the Vikes and Ravens share the lead with eight CIS titles. The Vikes last appeared at the CIS championships in 2006, a 73-67 loss in that final to the Ravens. “We are certainly very happy to still be playing at this time of the year,” said Vikes head coach Craig Beaucamp, who was named Canada West’s 2013 Coach of the Year. Tip off is 5 p.m. The game will be streamed live at http://cis-sic.tv.

Chargers suffer early exits from PacWest championships The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s teams were each eliminated in the quarterfinals of the PacWest basketball championships at PISE on Thursday (Feb. 28). On Saturday the Langara Falcons won the men’s title and V.I. Mariners won the women’s title.

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It’s the series many wished to see, as the powerhouse Victoria Cougars are taking on the only team to beat them in regulation this season, the Saanich Braves. And it started Sunday (March 3) with a 5-1 Cougars’ win at Archie Browning Sports Centre. But all is not what it seems. “The score wasn’t reflective of the game, it was more of a 1-0 goal game,” said Cougars assistant coach Suneil Karod. “They’re a strong team and they’re going to retool. We have to be ready.” Game 2 was Monday at Pearkes. Results were past press time. Visit vicnews.com/sports for updates. Game 3 is Thursday, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning, and Game 4, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes on Friday. The Cougars took the lead early on Sunday with a power play goal by Ben Kinshella. The rest of the first period played out evenly until, with 90 seconds left and each team at four skaters aside, Cougars defenceman Brandon Egli slapped one past Braves goalie

Tanner McGaw to make it 2-0. Nathan Chen-Mack scored three minutes into the second to make it 3-0. Though it looked liked the Braves wouldn’t recover, they nearly did. “Once we got ahead and it was status quo, no one really taking any chances,” Karod said. “I thought the Braves had the better scoring chances in the last two periods, we just made the most of our opportunities.” “Actually our penalty kill was pretty good,” said Braves assistant captain Sam McMullen. “We know (the Cougars) have an unreal power play and it only scored two goals. But we’ve got to stop taking penalties in the offensive zone and when we’re on the power play.” The Braves started the second period two men short due to a bench minor as the first period ended. Though the Braves survived the penalty, it hurt their chances of starting strong in the second. “It’s frustrating when you don’t see the calls going your way, but you’re wasting your energy if you yell at the ref. I’ve never seen a ref change his call by being yelled at,” McMullen said. “We need to control what we can control.” The Braves started the third period with a goal from Max

Mois, when he tipped a pass in from Josh Gray. But the Braves couldn’t beat Cougars netminder Evan Roch, who made 19 saves on 21 shots. With two minutes left the Braves lost their discipline and sat back. It allowed Mark Walton to score a power play goal and defenceman Graham Zagrodney to score a short-handed breakaway, sealing it for the Cougars. For Egli, a midseason Victoria Grizzlies cut, the second-goal of the game was his first since returning after a month off with an inconclusive upper body injury. “There was some second opinions sought, we didn’t really find out what (the injury) was,” he said. Ultimately, it just needed time. “(It) felt good enough getting the goal. I’ve just jumped back into the game here and still getting my rhythm.” The Cougars only non-healthy scratch on Sunday was veteran defenceman Rhys Williams who is due back for Monday. The Braves were without big defenceman Brandon Parmar on Sunday. The Nanaimo Bucaneers and Comox Valley Glacier Kings started the North division final on Tuesday. sports@vicnews.com

Shamrocks bring in former MVP Scott Ranger is returning round picks in 2014 and 2015. to Victoria as the Shamrocks “I have a lot of history in that completed a “blockbuster” organization and obviously the deal to acquire the Nanaimo travel is easier up and down Timbermen captain on the Island. I can get home to my Wednesday. family and I don't have to worry Ranger led the Western about making that last ferry Lacrosse Association in goals every night,” Ranger said. and points each of the last “I like where (the Shamrocks) Black Press are going, their youth and their two seasons. He played for the Victoria junior Shamrocks Scott Ranger checked in WLA energy. Hopefully I can contribaction. from 2002 to 2004. ute to that team and make them Going to Nanaimo are the better and make that push to Shamrocks top two selections in the 2013 WLA that Mann Cup that's out west this year.” draft, Kyle Dexter (Nanaimo Jr. Timbermen) and Ranger is currently playing in the NLL with the Jake Emms (Jr. Shamrocks), both second-round- Calgary Roughnecks. ers. Nanaimo also gets the Shamrocks' secondsports@vicnews.com

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Mentors more than just volunteers Big Brothers Big Sisters continues to build unique families Natalie North News staff

Neither Allison Moulson or Edward Parker knew quite what they were getting into when they agreed to participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters in-school mentoring program. For Allison, then 24 and considering a career in education, it was to be a means of volunteering with children. Edward, eight at the time and living with a single father and older brother, wasn’t entirely sure what he hoped to gain from the experience, but he had some idea with whom he’d like to share it. “I chose a big sister because I didn’t have a mother or a girl in my life that I could do stuff with,” said Edward, now 14 and sporting pink hair beneath his toque. “I chose a sister and they chose her.” Though she had no part in the matching process, Allison felt a desire to connect with Edward once she heard of his earnest request. “I really wanted to be a positive role model in his life from the beginning. I wanted him to know what it was like to have a mom in his life and I try to be that person for him, to have that type of relationship.” The pair met at Cloverdale Traditional school where Edward was a student, and played a round of Guess Who. Over the years, they moved from playing board

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Allison Moulson, left, Eli Moulson, Edward Parker and Nathanael Moulson play a game of Canada-opoly. Allison and Edward were connected through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Victoria. games and chatting at Cloverdale, to a community program that allowed them to enjoy activities around town. Today Edward and Allison are technically enrolled in a couples match program through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, due to Allison’s husband Nathanael’s equal involvement with Edward. However, none of the three would explain their relationship in terms of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ programming framework. “It eventually got to the point where we would do things as a family,” said

Nathanael, a naval officer. “Once you start putting names and faces to an effort like that, you’re no longer doing it because it’s for Big Brothers Big Sisters; you’re doing it because it’s for a person.” Whether baking with Allison, talking finances with Nathanael or having the chance to pilot HMCS Regina on a family trip to Vancouver – Edward has seen the Moulsons impact every sector of his life. Two years ago, the biggest life lesson came when Allison gave birth to Eli and Edward gained a “little sister.”

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Last year when Edward’s father went through a difficult time financially and Edward needed a place to stay, the Moulsons became his foster parents for six months. Suddenly Allison and Nathanael had a one year old and a 13 year old – a setup that gave them a sneak peek at raising a teen full-time and also afforded the couple some babysitting help. “Basically the worst happened and we were able to step in and provide support beyond the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, but nevertheless, it would never have happened without Big Brothers Big Sisters.” Edward is now happily living with his father once more. He describes his transformation from his first time spent with Allison as going from being happy to “even happier, joyful.” “I wasn’t really thinking long term and how much he would be involved in our day-to-day life,” Allison said. “I wasn’t really thinking about children then either, but now that he’s in our life, it’s come full circle.”

Did you know? The Greater Victoria chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters been around for 33 years and serves children and youth from Sooke to Salt Spring Island. In 2012, 690 local children and youth sought a mentor. Of those, 82 per cent were matched with an assessed, trained and supervised mentor who met with the child weekly for up to four hours. – Learn more at bbbsvictoria.com

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TILLICUM/BURNSIDE- (3095 Irma St), 2 bdrm lower suite, shared laundry, own entry. $900 inclds hydro. Call 250588-8885 or 250-383-8282.

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

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

WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO DUNSMUIR HOUSE THE NICEST OCEANFRONT PARK 1 BDRM- $885. Heat, hot water included. New kitchen/bathroom. No smoking! (250) 388-4943 or (250) 813-2134

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

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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.

FREE ITEMS FREE: 30 years of Beautiful BC Magazines. Call (250)5981171 after 5 PM.

NO BANK NEEDED! ENGLISH MARMET Pram with canopy, rain cover etc, all in excellent condition. $200 obo. Please call Margaret Davies, (250)477-5504. FOR RESTLESS or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Online: www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

27’ TOSHIBA, 5 yrs old, works well, great picture, $50 obo. Call (250)475-0980.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD online: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

OAK BAY. Updated home on two levels. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sunroom + patio, new everything. 1766 sq ft & 956 unﬁnished sq ft. $644,000. Call 250-598-6902.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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.

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

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 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

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UPTOWN 1-bdrm. 820 sq.ft, 3 storage rms, patio, yard, prkng, own entr & driveway. NS/NP. $800. inclusive. 250-361-3508 VIEW ROYAL. 2-bdrm $1100. Incls utils. NS/NP. Avail now. 250-474-2369, 250-217-0767.

SUITES, UPPER FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail immed. $1400 mo utils incl’d. 250-391-1967. SIDNEY- 2 BDRM main. yard, deck, garage, laundry. Pet OK. $1200. Call (250)812-4154.

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

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

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

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

DOWNTOWN: NEW 2 bdrm, 1/2 month free rent, lease, $1400. Apr 1. 250-383-8800. SIDNEY: 2 bdrm single family home, many updates, steps from beach, N/S, N/P, $1550 mo + utils. 250-655-1304.

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COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915 GLANFORD. LARGE 2 bdrm, Bright & quiet. Reno’d kitch & bdrm 8’ closet. W/D, full bath, storage, priv entr, small yrd, near bus, amens. NS/NP, $980. heat, h/w, hydro/internet incld. Refs. 250-704-0197. KEATING. 1-BDRM, W/D. $750 inclds hydro + cable. Avail April 1st. (250)652-1612. LANGFORD, 1BDRM, $850 mo incls all utils, priv ent, parking, NS/NP. 250-478-1408

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HOUSING. Working/ disability. Interurban/Camosun students. $475-$575 incl. 778-977-8288.

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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL TDI. 138,000 km, diesel, auto, leather. Local car, power everything. $9200. Call (250)727-2448.

$50 to $1000

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BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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

CARS

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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PERSONAL CARE

LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, yard, 4 appls, water incl, shared laundry, $1100 mo + utils, water incl’d. NS/NP. Avail March 1. Call (250)881-2283. SAANICH: 2 bdrm bsmt, share laundry. Heat and utils included. Avail. now. $1000. NP/NS. Call (778)440-0010.

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

For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing

2008 DERBY Scooter, 49cc, no motorcycle licence req’d, great shape, 5000 km, w/ helmet. Must sell (Moving). $1400 obo. (250)217-2988.

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

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

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BOATS 1993 BAYLINER 2452, in excellent condition, 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. Best offer. 250-656-6136.

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MOORAGE AVAILABLE Westport marina has 20’ to 30’ slips available. Lowest rates in the area, annual or monthly

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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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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.

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

TAX 250-477-4601 INCOME TAX accounting, small business year ends. 20yrs exp. Mike 250-595-8110

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CARPET INSTALLATION

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 ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.

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

THE LANGFORD MANdecks, fences, quality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.

CLEANING SERVICES

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MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofﬁces. BBB member. (250)388-0278. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efﬁcient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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

GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. 20+ YEARS Experience. Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance, Landscaping & more. Reliable. WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Aerating, pwr raking, blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, ﬁnish carpentry, garden clean-ups. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

(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.

PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp. WCB. Call (250)652-6989. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices! 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t ﬁt in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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PLUMBING

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

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

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

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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.

MOVING & STORAGE 11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. 1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283

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

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.

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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

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. WCB. (250)896-6652.

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. B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. NORM’S PAINTING- Why wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. References. 25 yrs experience. Call 250-478-0347.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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

SHARPENING PUSH REEL mower sharpening. $40, for more info contact Jamie @ 250-880-0335 or go to www.thesnowbirdspecialist.com

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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

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Swimming for the soul

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Slicing through water with “perfect technique,” Tianni Mai Arseneault belies her past, and races into her future. The 12-year-old had a rough start early in life, but the determined and talented Langford athlete is plunging toward her goal to become an Olympic swimmer while leading her peers in the sport. Tianni and her two younger brothers were taken from their biological parents five years ago after the children suffered malnutrition and neglect. Living in squalor, the siblings’ parents rarely fed them. There had been concerns brought to the government’s attention before but a young girl who babysat blew the final whistle. One night government workers came to the apartment and moved the children out. Tianni was hospitalized. Her stomach had shrunk to a size where she could no longer digest food and the eight yearold weighed 27 pounds, about half of a healthy weight. “We were dying slowly pretty much,” Tianni said. “I’ve been trying to forget all this stuff.” Five years ago, Rheal and Nikki Arseneault took Tianni and her brothers as foster children. The couple had fostered children before, but with these three something clicked. “It just felt right. We fell in love with them, they fell in love with us,” Rheal said. On July 28, 2011 the couple officially adopted the siblings. Shortly after moving into her new home, Tianni tried swimming for the first time. She ventured into a pool, slipped on the bottom into the deep end and had to be fished out. “I almost drowned when I first

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Tianni Mai Arseneault is making a splash as a competitive swimmer after a rough start in life. Her passion for swimming flourished after she and her brothers found a new home with her adoptive parents in Langford. got in the water,” Tianni said. “But I’ve come a long way now.” Working her way through the swimming lesson levels, the youngster discovered a love and talent for the sport. “The lessons part of it felt like therapy,” Rheal said. “Once she actually started competing, that’s when I saw the most change.” Tianni started swimming competitively last year with the Island Swimming Association. She finished first in her first race. There are born swimmers and made swimmers, explained coach Alex McCoid. He said Tianni is without a doubt a natural talent and could have a long career as a swimmer. “She was just meant to be in the water,” McCoid said. “The precision and how she moves through the water, her technique is just unbelievable for her age. She’s going to be a golden child soon.” When Tianni started at Spencer middle school last fall she was dismayed the school didn’t have a swim team. With the help of teachers and staff at Island Swimming, Tianni started

her campaign with posters and announcements. The team has five members and competed in three swim meets so far, the latest on Feb. 24. All members of the team did well, beating their personal best times. Tianni showed exceptional talent, taking first place in her three events: 50m backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Tianni said her new home and sport helped her move past the hard times. “It’s helped me to become more active, it’s made me think about my health,” Tianni said. “I’ve been getting way more confident with myself and being like ‘I can do it.’” With her life on track and a passion ignited, Tianni has her sights set on the Olympics and a career as a professional swimmer. For the time being, Tianni has two more years at Spencer and plans to help build the swim team before moving on. Her life experiences have taught her to keep trying. “Keep going and you can always change if you have to,” Tianni said. “And there’s always a hope.”

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Cabinet backs premier in ethnic vote flap Tom Fletcher Black Press

Black Press file photo

Premier Christy Clark greets Richmond residents at Chinese New Year celebrations in February.

B.C. Liberal MLAs held an extended caucus meeting Monday to deal with the fallout from a leaked plan to use government resources to boost the party’s popularity with ethnic communities. Cabinet ministers held a hastily arranged meeting in Vancouver Sunday, and emerged united in support of Clark, who offered a personal apology before a crowd of reporters Sunday evening. Going into the legislature Monday, Chilliwack MLA John Les said he continues to support Clark’s leadership, but he expected a frank discussion behind closed doors on how the government should handle the controversy.

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“You’re not going to move forward as a party if you can’t be honest with each other,” Les said. One disputed point is a plan to make an apology in the legislature for the “head tax” on Chinese immigrants, imposed by Ottawa from 1885 to 1935. Such apologies are proposed in the strategy document as “quick wins” before the May 14 provincial election. Vancouver-Fraserview MLA Kash Heed objected to the move on the weekend, telling CKNW radio that such an apology would be “hollow.” In a terse statement issued Friday afternoon, Clark announced that she has accepted the resignation of her long-time assistant, Kim Haakstad, who distributed the ethnic voter plan to party and government staff via their personal e-mail addresses. Haakstad, Clark’s deputy chief of staff, and “outreach” staff from the premier’s office are subject to an internal investigation ordered by Clark Thursday. John Dyble, head of the public service, is to examine whether government resources were redirected to help deliver ethnic votes to the B.C. Liberal Party. A 2012 draft strategy memo leaked to the NDP opposition discusses ways to improve the governing party’s popularity with immigrant communities, including recruiting new members and spokespeople to call and write to ethnic media outlets. Clark issued an apology for the document, read in the legislature Thursday by Deputy Premier Rich Coleman. “The document did not recognize there are lines that cannot be crossed in conducting this outreach [to ethnic communities] and it is unacceptable,” the statement says. “The language in this draft document and some of the recommendations are absolutely inappropriate.” tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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