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Tax hike guarantee of 3.25 per cent set for one year Kit Pearson, left, and partner Katherine Farris, congregation members for about five years at Christ Church Cathedral, look at a stained glass window near the church balcony. Members recently voted to allow same-sex union blessings in the church, in accordance with a Anglican Diocese of B.C. rule change. The change, however, does not allow for legal same-sex marriages to be conducted.
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Better late than never. The congregation at Victoria’s Christ Church Cathedral voted overwhelmingly last week to allow same-sex blessings in the church, more than a decade after Vancouver-area Anglican churches did the same. “The Anglican church has been talking about this for more than 30 years,” Rev. Logan McMenamie says. “In some ways it’s disabled us,
but it’s an important decision. It’s really a justice issue.” The 148-14 vote in favour of the blessings means gay couples can now hold such ceremonies inside Christ Church Cathedral, although McMenamie still cannot conduct the legal portion of samesex ceremonies. “The vote was a formal recognition that we are welcome and we are equal,” says parish member Kit Pearson, who along
with her partner, Katherine Farris, has been attending the church for five years. “Of course, it’s not absolutely equal because we can’t get married. ... It’s just a step along the way.” Pearson, 66, says she and Farris have never experienced prejudice under the cathedral’s roof. PLEASE SEE: Anglican church, Page A4
Victoria councillors have given preliminary approval to the city’s 2013 operating budget, in an effort to save $4.3 million over the next three years. The city will spend $198 million this year, a $3.5-million increase over 2012. That total does not include capital expenditures such as the Johnson Street Bridge project or other infrastructure. Staff salaries and VicPD’s budget make up about 54 per cent of the total spending amount. Coun. Lisa Helps said the city delivered on its promise to limit property tax increases to 3.25 per cent this year, but plans to create a three-year budget Lisa Helps with the same commitment were delayed. “We’re waiting on an organizational review that was supposed to come back in January,” Helps said. “Now, we won’t get that review until April. It’s just dragging the process out.” Non-union staff salaries will be frozen to save about $200,000, while the freeze on council and mayor salaries – a savings of $9,000 – is largely symbolic. Policing costs will increase by two per cent to $43.7 million in 2013, mostly due to unionized pay increases at VicPD. A second crime analyst was approved for the department at a cost of $85,000, a resource VicPD argues is integral to successful intelligence-led policing. Councillors will also consider the automation of city parkades this summer, which could save about $300,000 annually, Helps said. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Lindsay Palesch picked a near-perfect spot to host her first food vendor trade show in Victoria with a zero-waste objective. The Vancouver-based special events co-ordinator for international distributor Gordon Food Service booked the Laurel Point Inn – which bills itself as B.C.’s first carbon-neutral hotel – to host the March 7 show spotlighting companies whose products are sold through GFS. Chefs and other buyers from the restaurant and food service industry in Greater Victoria sampled food at about 40 vendor booths, served up on recyclable plates and in some cases, skewered on compostible utensils. “It was slow to start, I think, because it was a change,” said Palesch, a self-described avid household recycler who took the zero-waste trade show idea to her company four years ago. “It’s evolved over time and we’ve had buy-in from the vendors.” To get a sense of how much waste is being diverted, a large show Palesch and company
“It used to be that everything went into the garbage. It’s made a huge difference.” – Gordon Food Service special events co-ordinator Lindsay Palesch of the zero-waste mantra put on the day before in Vancouver saw about 254 kilograms of compostible or recyclable waste produced and just seven kg of non-recyclable materials. “It used to be that everything went into the garbage,” she says of the days before the zero-waste mantra. “It’s made a huge difference.” The move toward sustainability for this relatively small element of the food industry is of great interest to Doug Schell, general manager of Ellice Recycling. He was happy to get on board with Gordon, one of the largest food service distributors in B.C., and the Laurel Point Inn to ensure all materials that could be recycled or composted from the trade show were directed to the appropriate waste streams. Undertaking such an initia-
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They have chosen to remain a part of the Anglican church despite its delayed embrace of homosexual equality. “I think a church, like any other institution, is run by humans, and humans have many faults,� she says. “You could be married in the hall by a justice of the peace, then go into the church and have your marriage blessed, which is a little ridiculous.� McMenamie laments the parish members he has lost because of the slow changes, but said more progress will be made at upcoming diocese gatherings. “We’re now one of six dioceses in Canada that permits same-sex blessings,� he says. James Cowan, the outgoing bishop of the Anglican Diocese of B.C., formally authorized same-sex blessings in January. Cowan oversees parishes on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, while the Anglican diocese for Vancouver-area parishes was the first in Canada to allow same-sex blessings in 2002. “I think it’s a very good thing for the church,� McMenamie said. “We want to stay together, learn together, grow together.� dpalmer@vicnews.com
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No guarantees of lower bills With the return to a combination of a sevenper-cent provincial sales tax and five-per-cent federal goods and services tax April 1, the harmonized sales tax experiment will come to an end in B.C. Taxpayers shouldn’t count on having more money left over at the end of the month, however, as the changes made by the province in the wake of the initial HST – tax credits for lower-income families and seniors among them – will also come to an end. There will nonetheless be good news for consumers in certain sectors. Butchart Gardens food and beverage manager Bob Parrotta, who serves as the Victoria branch chair for the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, insists that patrons will see a reduction on their bills after the PST is reinstated, with the net result being a four to five-per-cent increase in sales. If that materializes, and there’s no guarantee it will, it could create jobs and benefit other related businesses. Other consumers, such as those planning to purchase a brand new home or buying a new bike, may see large savings in one transaction. The HST was supposed to provide a less complicated tax regime for the sale of goods and services and eliminate exemptions and hidden taxes created under the PST/GST system. There were still loopholes. For example, a person buying a donut at Tim Horton’s would pay tax on their purchase, while the same donut at a grocery store would not be taxed, since it was considered a grocery item. We hope the work the province has done on reforming the PST, since the public voted the HST out with a 55-per-cent majority, makes B.C.’s tax system more streamlined. Regardless, the public can’t expect things to be perfect under a system previously found to be inefficient and unfair, not to mention unwieldy for business. At the very least, we fully expect businesses that complained loudest about the HST to put their money where their mouth is and prove to customers they are saving money under PST/ GST. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Ethnic strategy is nothing new The B.C. legislature session ends website targeting NDP leader Adrian this week. It can’t come quickly Dix was being cooked up in the enough for Premier Christy Clark B.C. Liberal bunker, a similar effort and the B.C. Liberals. was being developed This is also the week in NDP research down we see the rest of the the hall. This partisan fallout from “ethnic-gate,” message detailed all the as the latest controversy worthwhile things that over partisan activity by could be done with the political staff has been government’s $15-million clumsily labelled. advertising budget A disgruntled former singing the praises of the B.C. Liberal caucus government’s “jobs plan.” staffer handed the NDP But this one carried the opposition an internal logo of the NDP caucus, Tom Fletcher so it was within the rules. memo setting out a B.C. Views strategy for ethnic The average person, “outreach” that strayed seeing two groups of staff into forbidden territory, suggesting on the public payroll, each slagging that ethnic-friendly government the other, might not detect much of events could be staged and a difference. participants’ names collected and The biggest headline from the turned over to the party. leaked memo was its reference “This secret plan clearly to generating “quick wins” for demonstrates the Liberals are the election campaign by staging deliberately folding government apologies for historic racial resources and staff into their party’s injustices. It mentioned how campaign machinery, despite rules former premier Gordon Campbell that forbid this,” thundered NDP delivered a solemn apology in 2008 house leader John Horgan. “We’ve for the decision to turn away a seen this before, with the Liberals’ ship carrying Sikh refugees from efforts to run a secret committee to Vancouver harbour – shortly after subvert the public process around the outbreak of the First World War. Burnaby Hospital, and in the attack What does a modern provincial website created by caucus staff and premier accomplish by apologizing launched by the Liberal party.” for a federal immigration decision Casual observers might see this made in 1915? Why would another as a disturbing new development premier now feel the need to in misuse of public resources. It’s apologize for a federal “head tax” disturbing, all right, but it’s hardly imposed on Chinese immigrants new. from 1885 to 1923? The “attack website” Horgan The answer is obvious. refers to is a case in point. While a Again, don’t expect much to
change with an NDP government. Asked last week if he would stage an apology for the head tax, Dix delivered a well-rehearsed history lesson that made it clear he is anxious to do so. Welcome to politics in an urbanized, globalized media culture. It’s more important to put on a show than to do the right thing. Hospitals are announced three times before they’re built, then announced again when they are staffed. Politics is a lucrative career. Former B.C. Liberal MLA Lorne Mayencourt is one of the additional “outreach” staff hand-picked by Clark. The B.C. Liberals retort that the NDP caucus has a similar staffer named Gabriel Yiu, who has taken three leaves of absence to run for MLA, and is in practical terms a professional NDP candidate. Yiu is running for a fourth time in Vancouver-Fraserview, having been defeated in 2009 by former West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed. That campaign was notorious for anonymous Chineselanguage pamphlets claiming the NDP favours legalizing drugs and imposing a “death tax” on inheritance. This latest scandal might produce meaningful reform. But the misuse of public money to further the interests of political parties is deeply entrenched. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Time for cash-strapped city to think outside the box Victoria has incredibly smart people and a deep sense of municipal pride. We do some things sensationally well and we have a dynamic business community. Unfortunately, our city can’t seem to govern itself properly. For well over a decade, taxes and city operating expenses have grown faster than our population and inflation. In most years, the
gap has been large and there is no end in sight. Plus we continue to ignore: – an aging infrastructure and the need to build adequate reserves to refurbish or replace things like sewers, roads, buildings and bridges; – a tourism industry that is not what it used to be and is unlikely to recover in the near or midterm based on global economies;
– a downtown core that used to be the Capital Region’s economic engine, has seen much better days and seems to be in decline; – that we are no longer the centre of the region, yet continue to act as if we are, both in terms of our actions and willingness to financially support the larger region’s needs. Chatter about filling the gap by freezing civil servants’ pay,
cutting elected officials’ stipends and curtailing inconsequent expenditures is just that, idle talk in the face of difficult facts. Our city needs to look at managing its affairs in a sustainable fashion. We need a council with a vision for dealing with a significant and growing structural deficit, a council willing to deal with the challenges and not delay the inevitable.
Some form of amalgamation or sharing of services with others is just a beginning. We need to think outside the box. The City of Victoria hasn’t been honest with itself in looking at what is required to stabilize the city’s finances, today and tomorrow. Deciding what the future will look like is urgent. Paul Brown Victoria
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Readers respond: Technology lesson, columnist supporters Columnists’ statements not unfounded The writers of recent letters disparaging David Suzuki or Tom Fletcher need to recognize that both men are well researched and accountable for their facts. Having been a resource scientist for more than three decades in both public and private service, I can vouch that Fletcher’s positions are developed from accurate established information. Dr. Suzuki’s positions are not based on his own studies, but ghost written and supplied by his researchers. Both are able spokesmen for their
own views – that’s what makes them interesting and controversial. Suzuki’s demands for a return to a pre-industrial world are unrealistic, given our need for heat, food, heath, education and security. Fletcher advocates for controls on spending and a stable economic base in B.C., to at least maintain our current living standards let alone improve them. While it may seem virtuous to tilt against pipelines, dams, forestry, mining, etc., it is worth noting that they allow our quality of living. Anyone who has recently tried to find a family doctor, taken a ferry, or bought food on our insulated little Island should think about how
that will improve by eliminating the sources that pay for them. Nicholas Wemyss Oak Bay
Tech addict applauds Vic High student lesson Re: Digital dependency tested (News, March 6) I wholeheartedly applaud these young men and women and anyone who might be struggling to break free from technology addiction. I, too, was once powerless over my addiction. I hit a rock-bottom and got the help I needed, after many run-ins with the police over my Internet behaviour. I was told
End of polio may be threatened Polio, one of the world’s oldest scourges, is on the verge of being eradicated. It isn’t very often that we see a disease completely wiped out, but we are almost there. An exciting milestone in history, unless … If our government follows through with their
announcement that they intend to slash our 2013 international development aid budget by $319 million, there is no doubt this crippling disease will resurge, causing the paralysis and death of children once again. With budget cuts, hard-fought gains on polio eradication and
other diseases will be lost. Bill Gates’ Foundation has highlighted polio in its recent funding priorities, so why not the Canadian government? Reverse the cuts or recklessly risk endangering children’s lives. Anita Mark Saanichton
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Song and dance keep Irish spirit alive Will Millar dinner theatre celebrates traditional culture Kyle Wells News staff
There are few things more near and dear to the hearts of the Irish than music, stories and good company. All three of these essential elements will be at the forefront of Irish Rover Will Millar’s live dinner theatre show Ireland: Where the Song and Dance Began, starting Friday, March 15 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 1175 Beach Dr., and running Friday and Saturday nights until April 20. Joining Millar on stage will be singer-songwriter Mary Murphy, guitarist Paul Keim, fiddler Daniel Lapp, Riverdance dancer Joel Hanna and singer Chuck McCandless. Along with a couple of Irish Rovers classics, the group will be singing more traditional Irish songs, telling stories, reading poems, dancing and highlighting the history of Ireland through
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Former Irish Rovers Will Millar brings his distinctive blend of humourous stories and Irish pub tunes to the David Foster Foundation Theatre in the Oak Bay Beach Hotel this week. video projection. “We kind of portray an Ireland
that may not exist anymore in Ireland,” Millar said, “But it exists in
people’s imaginations of what Ireland might be.” Growing up in Ballymena in Northern Ireland, Millar said he never understood how widely celebrated St. Patrick’s Day is until he came to North America. “I never saw St. Patrick’s Day when I grew up in Ireland,” Millar said. “It was a day that you went to church.” The Irish Rovers toured the world for more than 30 years, primarily due to the popularity of The Unicorn song. Millar left the band in 1995 and now lives in Maple Bay. Millar has been performing versions of this show for more than a decade now, primarily through New Zealand and Australia. Inspiration came from the history of Irish song and storytelling, something which Millar said has helped the Irish find an identity in the world and overcome prejudice. “I believe that the Irish were such a tormented race over the generations,” Millar said. “I do believe that the music kept them going. I believe it was their spiritual identity. … They could be in dire straits but an Irish jig or an
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The Langham Court Theatre puts a hilarious spin on a classic mystery as it takes on a farcical adaptation of The 39 Steps, bringing to stage more than 100 roles played by four actors. This wild adaptation from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock brims with references to other classic Hitchcock headliners such as Psycho, Vertigo and North by Northwest, allowing for a maximum amount of laughs during its run until March 23. During the show, the audience witnesses actors Alan Penty, Karen Brelsford, Nick Sepi and Toshik Bukowiecki play everything from hairy-legged cross-dressers to overly mysterious film-noir women – sometimes within seconds of each other. Directed by Keith Digby and Cynthia Pronick, the set was designed by Bill Adams, his finalé as head scenic carpenter after 15 years. Tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for students/seniors and are available at langhamtheatre.ca. llavin@vicnews.com
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Local Liberal MLA stands behind leader In wake of ethnic vote scandal Kyle Slavin News staff
Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong says the recent firestorm in the Liberal party sparked by a leaked memo on engaging ethnic voters hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed her mind to run in the May provincial election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I decided I would seek another term, it was because I felt my
work was not yet done,â&#x20AC;? Chong said last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That has not changed.â&#x20AC;? Voters should wait to pass judgment on Premier Christy Clark and the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the scandal until an internal investigation is complete, Chong said. She remains 100 per cent behind the premier, and asserted that Clark is the best leader for the Liberals heading into the election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to diminish the necessity of getting to the bottom of this, but once we have those facts, we will be in a position to take action,
whether collectively (as the Liberal party) or individually (as an MLA),â&#x20AC;? Chong said. The January 2012 draft strategy memo, leaked to the NDP, discusses ways to improve the governing partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popularity with immigrant communities. It included a plan to apologize in the legislature this month for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;head taxâ&#x20AC;? on Chinese immigrants, imposed by Ottawa from 1885 to 1935. Such apologies were proposed in the strategy memo as â&#x20AC;&#x153;quick winsâ&#x20AC;? for the party in the leadup to the May
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SPORTS Bronze for Breakers Oak Bay third at hoops provincials Travis Paterson News staff
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Oak Bay Breakers forward Danielle Cavelti attempts a shot against Burnaby South Defenders at the B.C. High School AAA Girls Basketball Championships in Langley.
No team enters a tournament to finish third, which makes the Oak Bay Breakers bounce-back effort at the AAA high school girls provincial basketball championships in Langley all the better. The Breakers suffered a decisive 58-32 loss in the semifinals to eventual champions South Kamloops on Friday. Chloe Campbell scored 13 points in the loss. It was a tough loss which the Breakers shook off with a 53-50 win over the Maple Ridge Ramblers in the thirdplace game on Saturday. Grade 10 star Lauren Yearwood led the way with 16 points and Campbell put up another 13. Yearwood also blocked five shots in the win. The Claremont Spartans went 1-4, finishing 15th.
Spartans Haley Cabral and Marissa Dheenshaw led the AAA girls tourney in steals with a combined 34, 18 by Cabral and 16 by Dheenshaw. Abbey Piazza paced the St. Mikes Blue Jags to the top-eight bracket of the AA girls championships with a 36-point effort in their opening round win over St. Thomas More 65-50. But the Blue Jags slipped to eighth as St. Thomas Aquinas held Piazza to nine points in the Blue Jags second game, a 53-32 loss, followed by a 48-27 loss to York House and 58-49 loss to Sa-Hali. Piazza was named to the allstar team. The Lambrick Park Lions and St. Mikes Blue Jags finished fourth and fifth, respectively, at the AA boys provincials. Lambrick’s Matt Neufeld was named a first team all-star and Brendan Somers a second team all-star. St. Mikes’ Georgios Ikonomou was named the top defensive player, and Mark Yorath to a second team all-star. sports@vicnews.com
Cougars advance to VIJHL final Cougars await winner of Bucs, Glacier Kings Travis Paterson News staff
Sam Rice scored on the winning goal on the power play to make it 3-2 as the Victoria Cougars eliminated the Saanich Braves from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs with a 5-2 win, Sunday at Archie Browning Sports Centre. The Cougars now await the winner of the North final for VIJHL championship. As of Monday the Nanaimo Buccaneers led the Comox Valley Glacier Kings two games to one. The Cougars were slapped with the game’s first six penalties on Sunday but stayed the course to capture the South division title. “We wanted to play our game, not worry about what they did and send everything towards the net and it worked out for us,” said Cougars assistant captain Graham Zagrodney. “We didn’t draw as many penalties as we usually do but we still found a way to win.” It’s the second-straight trip to the Island final for Zagrodney, a trade deadline acquisition last year who hopes to lift the Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy again. Zagrodney picked up six points against the Braves, including two assists on Sunday, and leads all defencemen in playoff
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Cougar Jake Stolz, left, looks for a loose puck under fallen Brave Sam Johnston at Archie Browning on Sunday. scoring with 13 points. The Braves finally capitalized on their sixth power play on Sunday to make it 1-0 on a goal by Josh McGladery. The next power play went to the Cougars, however, and the nation’s top ranked junior B team made no mistake as Dane Feeney scored his ninth of the playoffs. Feeney ended the game with three points and leads all playoff scorers with 26. Mark Walton, Rice, and Brody Coulter
also scored for the Cougars. McGladery scored both Braves’ goals. It’s the end of an injuryplagued season for the Braves. “It definitely hurts to lose the Travis Paterson/News staff top forward in the league in the Braves goalie Tanner McGaw. first 45 seconds of playoffs,” said goalie Tanner McGaw of the Braves captain, Ty Jones. “To battle through playoffs without your top player against a healthy (Cougars) team, it’s hard to compete. Injuries happen, it’s just unfortunate they had to happen to us.” McGaw suffered a calf injury that kept him from Game 4 on Friday. The VIJHL goalie of then picked up a dislocated finger in the waning minutes of Game 5. The calf couldn’t keep McGaw from trying one last time to finish what he started as a 16-year-old call-up in 2009, when he stole two wins in the opening round of the playoffs from the Cougars. That season McGaw and current Cougars starter Evan Roch were a goaltending tandem on the Island finalist Saanich midget AA Braves. Full story online at vicnews.com. sports@vicnews.com
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Two-time CIS volleyball MVP Shanice Marcelle of Saanich recently ended her UBC Thunderbirds career with a fifth-straight CIS title.
MVP to go pro Spectrum grad ends CIS volleyball career Travis Paterson News staff
Next stop, Winnipeg. It’s not Victoria, but it is the home of the national indoor volleyball program. And it’s the next home, albeit temporary, for the top women’s university volleyball player in Canada Shanice Marcelle, recently named MVP of the CIS for the second time. The Spectrum Community school grad is in a new frame of mind, having ended her CIS playing career with the UBC Thunderbirds with a fifth-straight national volleyball title two weeks ago. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of catching up on studies. “I (had) a midterm, group project, and quiz (last week). It’s kind of strange just being a student, I’m grateful for my time as a Thunderbird,” Marcelle said. Marcelle will finish her kinesiology degree at UBC in a few weeks and head straight to national team tryouts. She’s also open to a return to the national beach volleyball program after a three-year hiatus. Indoor or outdoor, Marcelle will be on Canadian soil for the summer months only, before moving on to a launch a pro career in Europe. “An agent will help me with that. I’m not sure where but, depending on the league, hopefully I’ll get room and board covered, and some money on top of that.” It’s another turn on the path which started when Marcelle first played volleyball as a Grade 6 student at McKenzie elementary school in Saanich. Several of her ex-Thunderbirds teammates are already in Europe playing, so Marcelle’s chances are strong. Marcelle was fourth in the Canada West in kills per set and points, sixth in hitting percentage and seventh in aces. Jessica Von Schilling (Belmont) continues to represent Greater Victoria on the T-birds. sports@vicnews.com
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diate timeline, however, for Logan Fisher (upper body) and Luke Harrison (upper body). Travis Paterson Prior to the slump News staff the Royals owned home advantage for the playFor the second offs, as the fourth-place straight season the Victeam in the Western toria Royals will face Conference. It would the Kamloops Blazers have meant avoiding in the opening round the West’s big three of of the Western Hockey Portland, Kelowna and League playoffs. Kamloops in the first The Blazers will finround of the playoffs. ish third in the Western Regardless, the RoyConference, setting up als are a team building Allen Douglas photo around its core of 16 the first-round playoff series with the sixth- Patrik Polivka falls against the Kamloops and 17-year-olds Jack place Royals. Last year Blazers in Kamloops earlier this season. The Walker, Joe Hicketts, the Blazers swept the teams will renew their playoff rivalry. Keegan Kanzig, BranRoyals in four games. don Fushimi, Logan The Royals ended its 11-game losing streak on Fisher, Kolton Dixon and Ryan Gagnon, as well as Friday with a 5-3 win over the Vancouver Giants blue-chip 15 year olds Tyler Soy and Chaz Redbut lost 3-1 to the Giants on Saturday and 5-2 dekopp. The latter played his first game with the to Portland Winterhawks on Sunday. The Royals Royals wearing No. 29 versus the Kelowna Rockets hosted the Winterhawks again on Tuesday, results last Wednesday. were past press time. The Rockets ended the Blazers’ hopes of repeatOn Friday the Royals host the Everett Silvertips ing as B.C. division champions over the weekend, for the final regular season home game, 7 p.m. at winning 2-1 in Kelowna on Saturday (March 9) and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. 3-2 in Kamloops on Friday. It’s all part of an up-and-down season for the Marring the Royals’ past week was a four-line Royals. Injuries hit the team hard during its recent entry in the WHL’s discipline book, including a slump, namely to team MVP Alex Gogolev (lower $1,500 fine for the team’s conduct versus the Kambody). There’s good news for Gogolev however as loops Blazers on Tuesday (March 5), a 6-0 loss. he’s listed as day-to-day, flagging a hopeful return Tim Traber is the only player still suspended, for playoffs. as he is serving six games and can return Friday. Taylor Crunk (lower body), Trent Lofthouse Coach Dave Lowry was suspended for one game, (upper body) and Tyler Stahl are listed as tempo- and Keegan Kanzig for two. rary and should also return soon. There is no immesports@vicnews.com
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F/T BUILDING OPERATIONS MANAGER wanted for the day-to-day operation & maintenance of 4 retail/industrial properties located within Greater Victoria. Duties include tenant liaison, supervision of contractors, coordinating/performing repairs & maintenance and responding to emergency matters. Minimum 3 years of property maintenance experience required. Must have a car. Send resumes & salary expectations via fax (604)684-8228 or email corporate@canreal.com
RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
New NEC LT30LP PROJECTOR LAMP UNIT Was a spare unit for an Interior of BC camera club’s NEC LT30 projector, which now has a broken colour wheel, $185. Projector, with its original lamp unit and carrying case also available for an extra $15. Payment by Paypal. Buyer pays shipping. 250-832-2350
RENT-TO-OWN
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
PETS PETS CKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250998-4697
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
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. 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.
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CHILD’S BOOSTER seat, Little Tyke’s swing, $15/each. Call (250)479-8955. DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
HP C3180 all in one printer, works well, $20. Call (250)391-6525.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo
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
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To view call 250-642-1900 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
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
SHOPRIDER SCOOTER, 4 wheels, nearly new, $800. Retails for $3500. (250)652-5652. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
GRANT MANOR
4088 Quadra St & 3091 Carroll St
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. 360 DALLAS Rd. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Condo. Close to the Breakwater & ocean views from balcony. F/S, D/W, Free laundry in building. No pets, $1295 mo. Call Complete Residential Property Management Ltd. at 250-370-7093.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
SPORTING GOODS
DO YOU SUFFER FROM A SCAR WITH BAD APPEARANCE? Are you consistently trying to hide it? At Canadian Optic and laser Clinic (COL Clinic) we can help you revise your scar with new technology. The combination of knowledge, art and technique can assist you to improve the appearance of your scar. We will be more than happy to evaluate and discuss your individual needs to aid you gain your confidence back. Come and get your free consultation today! www.col-clinic.ca 9-625 Alpha st. Victoria BC V8Z 1B5 Tel: 250 480 7868 Email: info@col-clinic.ca
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LARGE 2 bedroom apt for Rent, only five years old. Located at 1385 Alberni Hwy, Parksville above Trees Restaurant. $800 per month 250954-9547 QUADRA VILLAGE 1-bdrm “Hrdwd” flrs, cat ok. Avail now. $790. inclusive. 250-812-4154 SAXE POINT area- 1 bdrm suite, avail Apr 15. (250)3866808 after 5pm. SOOKE- TOP floor corner, ocean front 2 bdrm condo. Fresh paint, clean, new kitchen floor. NS/NP. $925. Call Cornelia 250-391-8484.
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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.
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.
APARTMENT/CONDOS
KEATING. 1-BDRM, W/D. $750 inclds hydro + cable. Avail April 1st. (250)652-1612.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
GARAGE SALES LANGFORD. MULTI-FAMILY. Saturday, March 16, 9am3pm. Kid’s & household items. #6 - 2871 Peatt Road.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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. 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 ENGLISH MARMET Pram with canopy, rain cover etc, all in excellent condition. $200 obo. Please call Margaret Davies, (250)477-5504.
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LANGFORD, 1BDRM, $850 mo incls all utils, priv ent, parking, NS/NP. 250-478-1408
SOLID OAK dining room suite, buffet and hutch w/3 drawers, 6’ oval table w/pedestal, 6 chairs, excellent condition. Call (250)475-1588.
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915
REAL ESTATE
Duncan, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly reno’d. $146,000. (250)597-8070
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
SUITES, LOWER
WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
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JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $795+ utils. NS/NP. Avail Mar 15. (778)430-2116.
HOUSING. Working/ disability. Interurban/Camosun students. $475-$575 incl. 778-977-8288.
M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
JAMES BAY, 1 bdrm, heat/water incl’d, $840, N/S, N/P. Avail now. (250)360-1056
LANGFORD, 2 bdrm, 700 sq ft, many upgrades, D/W, tile floor, $1150 incls most utils. Avail April. 1. (250)589-6424.
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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WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128.
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
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THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1100. Call 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440.
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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.
CARS
SOOKE 1 br + office, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $820. Phone 250- 642-5332 TILLICUM/BURNSIDE- (3095 Irma St), 2 bdrm lower suite, shared laundry, own entry. $900 inclds hydro. Call 250588-8885 or 250-383-8282. 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.
1988 CHEVROLET Barettablack, w/grey velour interior, 2.8L, 5 speed standard, good cond. $950. obo. Brian, 250999-7887, 250-886-4299.
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FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail immed. $1400 mo utils incl’d. 250-391-1967.
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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Mr. Scrapper
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.
2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL TDI. 138,000 km, diesel, auto, leather. Local car, power everything. $9200. Call (250)727-2448. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
UTILITY TRAILERS
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TRUCKS & VANS 1969 CHEVY Pickup, 350 Automatic, headers, dual exhaust, runs mint, excellent condition, 60,000 miles. A must see to believe, asking $6000 obo. (250)893-9817.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000 kms mostly hwy. PDL, AC, non-smoker, first owner, Summer & winter tires. $7000. oleh57@gmail.com (250)392-6321
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2008 DERBY Scooter, 49cc, no motorcycle licence req’d, great shape, 5000 km, w/ helmet. Must sell (Moving). $1400 obo. (250)217-2988.
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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MOORAGE MOORAGE AVAILABLE Westport marina has 20’ to 30’ slips available. Lowest rates in the area, annual or monthly terms. Saanich Peninsula’s most sheltered marina. Keyed security gates, ample free parking, full service boatyard. 2075 Tryon Rd. N. Saanich 250-656-2832 westport@thunderbirdmarine.com
7’x12’ Deck Utility Trailer. Good for small tractors and quads. 4 wheels, loading ramps, green. $1350 obo. Call (250)384-7954.
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PLUMBING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Small Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
MERCHANDISE RENTALS
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869. NEED HELP cleaning your house? $18/hr. Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018
ELECTRICAL
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. THE LANGFORD MANdecks, fences, quality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.
GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. 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 AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWING, CLEAN-UPS, LANDSCAPING PROJECTS
GARDENING
778-678-2524
J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677.
FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Shaping trees & roses. Blackberry clearing. Call John, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Aerating, pwr raking, blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp.
PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp. WCB. Call (250)652-6989.
(250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003.
250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373. SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481
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. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca ACORN & BRANCH- BBB. Lawns, gardens & hedges. Certified, Professional staff. Affordable. Call 250-818-4900.
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
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. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999.
HAPPY VALLEY Reno’s. Home repairs, small reno’s. No job too small. 30 years experience. Call (250)474-7277.
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.
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204. 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.
TWO BROTHERS Lawn & Garden. Mowing, Clean-Ups, Garden Maint. (250)888-8461
MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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
PACIFIC SHORES Resort, Parksville, Owner rental 2 bdrm. sleeps 7, full amenities more info online Mar. 17- 24 $800. Phone 780-332-2699 or margfoden@gmail.com
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 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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
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 NORM’S PAINTING- Why wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. References. 25 yrs experience. Call 250-478-0347. ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.
PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
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.
STUCCO/SIDING RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
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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PISE donates bikes for velodrome Charla Huber News staff
There are now more bikes to go around at the Juan de Fuca velodrome. Through partnerships with the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association and the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence, 20 new track bikes are available for youth programs and the public. “We had more riders than bikes last year,” said association president Michael Cooper. Before this donation, rental bikes at the velodrome were the same
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bikes from 1994 Commonwealth Games when the track was built, said 2012 Olympic team pursuit bronze medallist Gillian Carleton. The 23-year-old from Saanich would have never been able to try track cycling if it weren’t for the velodrome and the rental bikes available. She is excited at the possibilities new bikes will open up for youth in Greater Victoria. PISE donated $5,000, which matched other donations sought out by the GVVA. The bikes will be used for the 2013 School Bike League and other public programs. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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Plain or Smoked
100 g
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.87
1L
Frozen Aqua Star Pink
Chicken Breast Roast Regular Retail: $1.99 100g
Medium
97
20 x 355 mL
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454 g
Diet Coke
97
Dutch Crunch or Calabrease Bread
.97
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Salmon Fillets
6
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Beach Street Strawberries
25 F O R
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1L Clamshell
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