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Andrew Weaver beams Tuesday night as he is declared the winner of Oak Bay-Gordon Head. The UVic climate scientist is the first-ever B.C. Green candidate to win a seat in the legislature. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

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ordon Head is the greenest neighbourhood in the country. Not only is the region represented federally by the first-ever Green MP Elizabeth May, this week Saanich and Oak Bay residents made history yet again, giving the B.C. Green party its first seat in any provincial legislature in Canada. Andrew Weaver, a University of Victoria climate scientist, defeated longtime Liberal MLA Ida Chong and NDP candidate Jessica Van der Veen in a riding touted as being the Greens’ best shot at winning a seat. Weaver held the lead from the outset, as votes came in Tuesday night. By the time the final votes had been tallied, three hours after polls closed, Weaver received 40 per

cent of the popular vote in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, more than 10 per cent (or 2,500 votes) ahead of the incumbent Chong, who finished second. “If you had asked me 10 years ago if this would happen I’d say you were absolutely crazy,” Weaver said Tuesday night during his victory party at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. “I’m not going to come in off the bat making strong statements and policy. I’ve got to learn what the position is from the inside out, build strength in my voice getting a background of what’s there.” Weaver said he’ll spend the next few weeks understanding the legislative process, arranging staff and opening his constituency office. Dennis Pilon, associate professor of political science at York University and a specialist in B.C. politics, says despite the historical vote, Weaver likely won’t be able to

Oak Bay-Gordon Head election results* n Andrew Weaver (Green) 9,602 (40%) n Ida Chong (Liberal) 7,124 (30%) n Jessica Van der Veen (NDP) 6,772 (28.1%) n Greg Kazakoff (Conservative) 455 (1.9%) *preliminary results

accomplish much in the B.C. legislature. “He could make the most of this or it could be a real disaster,” Pilon said. “Being a lone member of a party in the legislature can be very lonely. You don’t have a lot of power. It’ll depend on what kind of player he turns out to be. Is he the ego-driven Andrew first? Or is he really on side with

this Green party ‘I’m representing a movement of people’ thing? Time will tell. “His victory is an important psychological victory for the Green Party of Canada. The fact they’ve elected another (politician) is crucial,” he added. “They don’t want (Elizabeth) May to appear to be a one-off fluke, so I think this is very important for them.” Residents in Oak Bay-Gordon Head will go from having a cabinet minister to being represented by a one-member party in the legislature. Chong, who spent the past 20 years in politics – three as a Saanich councillor and 17 as an MLA, spent Tuesday night in a state of optimistic disbelief. The former accountant repeatedly told supporters, “It’s still early. It’s not over till the end.” PlEASE SEE: A heartbreaking loss, Page A4 NEW LISTING

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Greater Victoria election results* Esquimalt-Royal Roads n Maurine Karagianis (NDP) 9,997 (48.1%) n Chris Ricketts (Liberal) 5,959 (28.7%) n Susan Low (Green) 4,486 (21.6%) n Joshua Steffler (Independent) 318 (1.5%) Juan de Fuca n John Horgan (NDP) 11,272 (53.6%) n Kerrie Reay (Liberal) 6,513 (31%) n Carlos Serra (Green) 3,253 (15.5%) Oak Bay-Gordon Head See page A1 Saanich North and the Islands n Gary Holman (NDP) 9,681 (33.2%) n Stephen Roberts (Liberal) 9,629 (33%) n Adam Olsen (Green) 9,294 (31.9%) n Scott McEachern (Independent) 567 (1.9%)

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Re-elected NDP MLAs Maureen Karagianas, Carole James, Rob Fleming and Lana Popham applaud while listening to leader Adrian Dix speak on TV. Except for the Green victory in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the NDP won six provincial ridings in the Capital Region, leaving the city without any representatives from the ruling Liberals.

Saanich South n Lana Popham (NDP) 10,824 (45.4%) n Rishi Sharma (Liberal) 8,473 (35.5%) n Branko Mustafovic (Green) 3,612 (15.1%) n Joshua Galbraith (Conservative) 789 (3.3%) n Peter Kappel (Independent) 131 (0.55%)

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Victoria-Beacon Hill n Carole James (NDP) 11,335 (48.7%) n Jane Sterk (Green) 7,852 (33.7%) n Karen Bill (Liberal) 3,981 (17.1%) n John Shaw (Communist) 117 (0.5%)

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Victoria-Swan Lake n Rob Fleming (NDP) 10,891 (54.7%) n Christina Bates (Liberal) 4,509 (22.6%) n Spencer Malthouse (Green) 4,502 (22.6%) Provincial seat distribution Liberals 50 seats NDP 33 seats Green 1 seat Independent 1 seat *all results are preliminary

Region’s voters veer farther away from ruling Liberals Daniel Palmer With the return of a B.C. Liberal government and the toppling of stalwart MLA Ida Chong, south Vancouver Island’s interests could face dark days ahead, warns one political expert. Only two of the 14 seats on Vancouver Island are likely to be represented by B.C. Liberal MLAs, with a near-sweep of the south Island by the B.C. NDP (New Democrat Gary Holman’s razor-thin lead over Liberal Stephen Roberts in Saanich North and the Islands is likely to trigger a judicial recount). “The Liberals have won a solid majority government without anybody on the (south Island),” said Dennis Pilon, associate professor of political science at York University and a specialist in B.C. politics. “Unless the Liberals figure they could gain back that support, there’s really not much incentive for them to work very hard to woo those voters.” Former B.C. NDP leader Carole James, reelected in Victoria-Beacon Hill on Tuesday, said a lack of Liberal MLAs on the south Island means her party will “work with ministers and

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within the system” to ensure regional interests are addressed. “We’ve gone to bat for our constituents in the past and I think they can count on us to do that again and to work both ways, as a strong opposition but also as a strong team to propose solutions,” she said. While the Liberals attained a 50-seat majority in the legislature, they only captured 44.4 per cent of the popular vote. “It will be very tough for the government to ignore a very strong message (of NDP support) in the Capital Region and on Vancouver Island,” James said. She and fellow south Island MLAs Rob Fleming, Maurine Karagianis, Lana Popham and John Horgan are accustomed to working in opposition, James said, and will work with the fourthterm B.C. Liberals on regional issues as transit, affordable housing and child poverty. “We’ve had four wasted years of the government, between the HST and leadership campaigns and all that. It’s been a bit of a write-off, as far as a term of government,” Karagianis said. “Hopefully … we’ll get on with governing with the province of British Columbia.” The lack of B.C. Liberal representation on the south Island means the regional business community will have to work harder to attain needed infrastructure spending on projects such as light rail transit and the Victoria airport runway expansion, said Bruce Carter, Greater

Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO. “Ida (Chong) was an incredibly valuable representative (for the Island) and provided balance and regional representation at cabinet and caucus tables. “Now, when discussions happen, we’re going to have to rely on non-resident MLAs to represent our needs,” Carter said, referring to Liberal MLAs Michelle Stilwell (Parksville-Qualicum) and Don McRae (Comox Valley). The global economy is likely to improve in the coming years, Carter added, allowing the B.C. Liberals to continue to expand their natural resource exportation policies. “Certainly LNG will happen and the two pipeline projects will receive full consideration.” Pilon said an NDP government would likely have bolstered the Capital Region economy by hiring more public servants and making changes to B.C. Ferries, issues the Liberals likely won’t feel pressured to address anytime soon. “Politicians think, ‘Why should I be nice to you? What are you going to do for me?’ If they don’t think they need you, there’s no need to keep throwing stuff at you,” he said. Preliminary voter turnout for the province was 52 per cent, slightly above the record-low 2009 turnout of 51 per cent. Voter turnout was down, however, in all seven Capital Region electoral districts. –with reporting from Kyle Slavin and Kyle Wells dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Despite trailing both Weaver and Van der Veen much of the night, it took another 20 minutes after Weaver’s televised victory speech before Chong conceded defeat. “Congratulations to Andrew Weaver for achieving the history he wanted to achieve,” she said. “Of course there’s a bit of sadness that I’m not able to continue to represent this riding. There’s some projects I’d still love to continue on with and can only hope that the new MLA will do that.” Over her long tenure as a MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Chong has held numerous cabinet positions, including the highprofile position as Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. “It’s bittersweet,” she said of the majority Liberal government. “Whenever you’re running you want to win your seat to add to the majority of the party, and the majority of government. I certainly would’ve wanted to be there.” South Island constituencies produced strong showings for the Green party. Leader Jane Sterk (VictoriaBeacon Hill) and Saanich North and the Islands candidate Adam Olsen each received nearly onethird of the votes in their respective ridings. Olsen, Gary Holman (NDP) and Stephen Roberts (Liberal) jockeyed for positions all night, with Holman ultimately being

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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Ida Chong's defeat comes with a silver lining in the form of severance and a million-dollar pension. Jordan Bateman says Chong is in line to receive some $1.55-million in pension if she lives to 80 years old. Her year one pension is $89,405. For every dollar a retiring or defeated MLA contributes to their pension, they receive $4 from taxpayers. “The one caveat in this is a period between 1996 and 2007. MLAs had to make a proactive choice to buy back that missing time under a richer (RRSP) system,” Bateman said. “(Chong) being an accountant, she should know the value of buying those back.” She also has the potential to receive $101,859 in severance over the next 15 months, and up to $9,000 as a training allowance if she needs to update her education if she chooses to go back to work. declared the victor, but only by 52 votes over Roberts. “We have to see what happens when the (absentee) votes come in,” Pilon said. “That could con-

vert to somebody else.” Voter turnout in Oak Bay-Gordon Head was 64 per cent, down from 66.9 per cent in 2009. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Liberal Ida Chong talks with her partner Dave Mills as they watch election results Tuesday night at her campaign office.

Hotdogs, badminton and music gave way to cheers followed by grim smiles at Jane Sterk’s campaign office Tuesday night. The Green Party leader fell to defeat in the riding of VictoriaBeacon Hill to NDP incumbent Carole James. Sterk, a former Esquimalt councillor who lives in Esquimalt and couldn’t vote for herself, admitted prior to the countdown that facing James was a challenge “but we did the best we could. “I’m happy we have a seat,”

Sterk said of Andrew Weaver’s first Green party win in B.C. history. “It was always our best hope. One Green seat as we’ve seen federally is a breakthrough and will be provincially as well.” Leadership of the B.C. Greens remains to be seen in the days and weeks ahead. Sterk, who was elected leader in 2007, says she’ll meet with the chair and council to “talk about what is the best strategy going forward.” She has previously stated she would step down if she lost this election, but Green party members have encouraged her to stay, she said, citing strides made under her leadership.

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B.C. Green party leader Jane Sterk “Success is seductive … the message of the Green party that got out under my leadership in this campaign is exciting,” Sterk said. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Saanich OKs Emily Carr library lease with Uptown Edward Hill News staff

The Emily Carr library branch should have a new home by the end of the year after Saanich council approved a 10-year lease agreement with Uptown. Saanich has agreed to pay Morguard Investments, Uptown’s owner, about $143,800 per year for five years, and then about $160,500 per year for another five years, for the 5,534 square foot space. The agreement is worth a total of $1.5 million over 10 years.

Saanich has also approved spending up to $730,000 to outfit the space with shelving and furniture and other improvements. Under its agreement with the Greater Victoria Public Library, Saanich provides the library facility and the GVPL pays operating costs. The new library building is on the upper level of Uptown, next to the entrance ramp from Blanshard Street. A Saanich staff report acknowledged “lingering concerns” about the accessibility of the building, but noted that Uptown management has com-

mitted to improving safety and signage for pedestrians seeking the library. The Greater Victoria Public Library board approved the Emily Carr relocation across Blanshard Street in April, although it was a 8-7 vote, reflecting the reluctance and concern of many patrons to house the branch in Uptown. “It’s anticipated we are going to gain new users, people who might be reluctant to use the Emily Carr branch in its current location, or to use a library branch at all,” said Lynne Jor-

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Saanich residents hit with scooter thefts

Beer in coffee shop foils petty thief

A patron openly gulping down a beer in a coffee shop drew the attention of Saanich police last week, and helped solve a liquor store theft. A man entered a liquor store in the 3500-block of Blanshard St. and left without paying for a bottle of vodka. He fled into Uptown. Officers searched the shopping centre, and one officer entered the Starbucks location, only to notice that all the other patrons were watching a man in the corner drink a beer. “It was determined that the suspect had tried to secrete himself into a very busy and populated location, and tried to disguise himself,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie. “Unfortunately the mistake that he made was that rather than drinking a coffee, which would’ve been the beverage of choice for that location, he decided to drink beer.” The beer had been purchased, but he was also found to be in possession of a stolen bottle of vodka. A 30-year-old Saanich man faces charges of theft under $5,000.

Too many medications suspected behind truck crash

A single-vehicle crash at the corner of Gorge and Tillicum roads Tuesday morning shut down the streets after the propane-powered vehicle started leaking fuel. The 1987 GMC pickup truck left the road around 9:15 a.m. and crashed into a bus shelter, then began leaking propane. The driver, a 53-year-old Saanich man, was issued a 24-hour driving suspension after admitting to attending officers he had taken “a number of prescription medications,” Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie said. He may also be issued a ticket for driving without consideration. The road was closed for several hours until fire crews were able to stop the leak and clean up the fuel.

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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: Cook St. (Quadra Street to Maplewood Ave.) The District of Saanich will be hosting their 2nd public open house to show the 50% Detail Design of Cook Street, from Quadra St to Maplewood Ave. The open house will take place May 29, 2013 at the Cedar Hill Golf Course Banquet Room from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. More information can be found on the Saanich website at http://www.Saanich. ca/completestreets, which includes project information, project extents, and updates. Please contact Ivan Leung at CookCompleteStreet@ saanich.ca if you have any questions.

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Leonard said. “We have two libraries in recreation centres. We want to put the libraries where the people are going.” Leonard said it’s not yet decided what will happen to the existing Emily Carr building once the library is out. It could be used for other municipal purposes, the mayor said, or it could be sold. Jordon said the GVPL wants to have the new branch up and running by the end of 2013. Updates will be posted at gvpl.ca.

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The 100th anniversary at Glenlyon Norfolk School is a celebration of past and present, as shown in this collage of classrooms from the former Glenlyon Preparatory School, left, and the current GNS. part of the weekend – girls field hockey teams from GNS and its predecessor, Norfolk House, have their own impressive history – tonight’s public unveiling of the new 400-seat performing arts centre will focus on the arts. The ribbon-cutting happens at 7 p.m., followed by student and alumni performances. “It’s become a real gathering place for the school,” Williams said of the hall, which features a West Coast design.

Norfolk House began in 1913 as a girls school on the site of the current GNS middle and senior school campus at Pemberton Woods (801 Bank St.). Glenlyon Preparatory School for boys was established in 1933 and ultimately moved its campus to the former Francis Rattenbury home at 1701 Beach Dr. That site now functions as the GNS junior school for students from Kindergarten to Grade 5.

The two schools joined together as GNS in 1986 and began offering co-ed K to 12 education at the two campuses. The amalgamation is even evident in the combined motto, “Do thy best through truth and courage,” Williams said. For more information on the weekend’s centennial events, visit gns100.mygns. ca or call Williams at 250-3706828.

MP seeks federal protection for Goldstream Bill aims to highlight end of federal oversight of rivers Kyle Wells News staff

Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison introduced a private member’s bill to change the status of Goldstream River and offer it greater federal protection. Garrison based the bill on concerns from constituents, who didn’t like the fact the river no longer had federal protection. “It’s such an iconic river,” Garrison said. “So many people, even from a very young age on the Island, get their first upclose contact with the whole lifecycle of salmon at the Goldstream River.”

A fuel truck crash in 2011, which resulted in the spilling of 43,000 litres of fuel into the river, also brought to people’s attention how important and fragile the river is, said Garrison. The controversial Bill C-38 passed by the federal Conservative party, also known as the Jobs, Growth and Longterm Prosperity Act, changed industry development rules connected to waterways. Only waterways specifically named in Schedule 2 are federally protected. Others now fall under provincial and municipal guidelines when projects are considered. Should Goldstream be added to Schedule 2, work that affects it, such as work related to the E&N Railway revitalization, would be subject to a federally mandated environmental assessment. “Yes, down the way, if you end up having to do environmental assessments,

there is a cost,” Garrison said. “There are even bigger costs of not doing the assessments and that might be the loss of the salmon run in the Goldstream River.” The river is home to a wide variety of species of fish, animals and plant life. Jean Crowder, the NDP MP for NanaimoCowichan, introduced a similar bill to have the Cowichan River added to federally protected rivers. Garrison doesn’t expect either bill to hold much sway with the Conservative majority in parliament. He expects it will not even make it to the floor for debate. “We don’t have much hope the Conservatives will actually act on these and do it, but if you don’t make the suggestion it definitely can’t happen,” Garrison said. “What we’re really looking for here is to pressure the government to restore protection for some of these more important rivers.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Art blooms in summer sun Artishow 2013 kicks off Kyle Wells News staff

As the flowers bloom in the warm summer sun of Greater Victoria, so too will the art such beauty inspires. Nearly 40 artists will be working out of and showcased by hotels throughout Greater Victoria from now until the end of October for the third annual Artishow Victoria. The event kicked off on May 1 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel with a reception featuring the event’s organizers and the featured artists. “Art is an integral part of our community, and our life,” said Oak Bay Tourism director Hazel Braithwaite. “They basically took the concept from a blank canvas to what it is today, a full fledged painting – planning it out, adding brush strokes and layers to it, and every year it gets better and better and bigger and bigger.” Throughout the six months, eight hotels will host an artist in residence, typically one per month, per hotel, along with other art-centric events. The Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites will be hosting Art Lunches and the Fairmont Empress will host the Plein Air events, which will see local artists painting on hotel grounds every Sunday from June 30 to Sept. 1. Kenna Fair is the artist in residence at the Beach Hotel for the month of May. She will be painting at the hotel from May 22 to 24, and her paintings will be on displayed throughout the month. Fair’s work focuses on the ocean and its inhabitants, above and below the water. She said the event is beneficial to artists as it connects them to other industries, such as tourism. “Exposure. I get to meet people that don’t run in similar circles,” Fair said. “That kind of stuff is priceless for an artist, particularly if you’re trying to make a living.” Many of Fair’s paintings are split between life above the water and life below the water, sometimes with interaction looming. “Those two worlds are about to collide,” Fair said. “I love that thin line between those worlds and these two different things going on side by

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Saanich immigrant defeats deportation order Surjit Bhandal, a 83-yearold woman who was set to be deported back to India, has won her case to stay in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. “I was very happy to learn that Bhandal will be allowed to stay in Canada with her family,” said Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison, who spearheaded the efforts to convince Citizenship and Immigration Canada to allow her to stay, said in a press release. “This represents not just a

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Garrison said the efforts of the community played a large part in the decision. “(The) more than 5,000 community members who sent letters to the Minister (of Immigration) asking that Ms. Bhandal be allowed to stay in Canada were all crucial in winning this appeal. “We all wish the Bhandal family well and congratulate them on the strength they have demonstrated as a family, something that should inspire us all.” news@goldstreamgazette.com

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he movers and shakers in the B.C. NDP will no doubt lose plenty of sleep given the party’s underwhelming performance in Tuesday’s provincial election. While its candidates once again rolled to a near sweep in Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island, the NDP has more to think about than simply how to get the better of the B.C. Liberals. The win by Andrew Weaver of the Green Party over longtime Liberal MLA Ida Chong and tireless NDP campaigner Jessica Van der Veen in Oak Bay-Gordon Head opens the door a crack for a party seen for years as a quirky collection of environmentalists. In terms of the popular vote, perhaps a better measurement of public support for a party, the Greens fared roughly the same as 2009, taking about eight per cent provincewide. But over the longer term, the presence of the vocal Weaver in the legislature may give the public a glimpse of just how well a Green party MLA can represent constituents. It’s the old “show me, don’t tell me” scenario. If people like how the Nobel Prize-winning scientist handles himself and takes the Liberals to task, it may just encourage more voters to step out of their comfort zone and go Green next election. And that will mostly take votes away from the NDP, which has tried hard to incorporate a business-friendly strategy with being environmentally responsible, so as not to alienate anyone. It’s tough to play well to both crowds, as the Liberals know. Among the reasons they emerged victorious on election day was they stuck primarily to one message, that of keeping a strong economy and job creation front and centre. Winning one seat among 85 in the legislature isn’t exactly earth shattering, and the B.C. Greens face their own uncertainty with leader Jane Sterk losing for a second straight time. But the party is poised to alter B.C.’s political history more than we realize. It just might take a while. 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 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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These and other matters are vital ith our 13 municipalities infrastructure issues that, if handled and several other regional poorly, could cost millions of bodies, including the taxpayer dollars. Capital Regional District, I recently attended a we have many public CRD-led consultation on leaders and many more regional transportation civil servants at the staff with other Greater level. Victoria leaders. I was Many people argue that struck by the paradox we are over-governed that many municipal and poorly co-ordinated. staff were more than The original mandate willing to collaborate of the CRD was to with others on issues foster co-ordination and such as transportation, collaboration amongst the Dan Spinner but felt they had little various municipalities and Guest column encouragement from their in some cases this has political leaders to do so. gone very well. That’s just not good enough from As volunteer vice-chair on the our political leaders, who could CRD’s water advisory committee, be accused of saying one thing I’ve become impressed with the publicly – no one will disagree with regional water system. Among collaboration – and something else the good decisions made are behind the scenes. the acquisition of substantial As vice-president of the watersheds that should guarantee Community Social Planning Council, high quality and high volumes of I also recently moderated a session water for many years to come. on affordable housing in the region. While the water commission, Happily, several mayors and with the help of the water advisory committee, has much to do, there is councillors attended to discuss the No. 1 issue in the region, according no doubt that collaboration around to the Victoria Foundation’s latest water services in the CRD has been Vital Signs report. a huge success. There is strong interest in this We need more such successes in issue as well, but clearly there has Greater Victoria, particularly in the areas of sewage and transportation. been very little co-ordination and collaboration across municipal Successful collaborations such as boundaries on affordable housing the CRD’s water program should to date. In fact, many staff and inspire and encourage far better politicians in the room were co-operation than currently exists.

unaware of what best practices and successes exist across the region or even how their bylaws compared. To be fair, they were there to learn about them. There seems to be a collaborative instinct and willingness at the staff level with a stated commitment at the political level, but there appears to be not nearly as much actual day-to-day co-ordination on many issues. This is true for the West Shore as well as the entire region. We live in an extraordinary community and our citizens deserve the very best in forward thinking and innovation on all of these cross-boundary infrastructure issues. To believe that a behind the scenes, unstated Balkanized approach will produce the best solutions is naïve. To ensure that our communities can be healthier, both in terms of economy and quality of life, we need to reach beyond our local concerns to achieve a shared, broader vision of how we want to live together in the Greater Victoria Region. We did it on water, so let’s do it in all the other critical infrastructure areas as well. With the provincial election producing no south Vancouver Island representation in the governing party, it’s more important than ever that we get our collective regional act together. Dan Spinner is CEO of the WestShore Chamber of Commerce.

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Pipe roping time A worker throws a rope over the end of a large metal pipe being lifted by a crane from a lot on Bay Street at Bridge Street. The pipes were being loaded on to a barge and the rope was used by workers to guide the pipe into place.

LETTERS Poor choice made for B.C. pre-election opinion piece Re: Think Hard about B.C.’s future before voting May 14 (Letters, May 10) This opinion piece read like a paid advertorial by the Liberal party, rather than the thoughtful perspective of a former respected business leader – Gwyn Morgan. The fact it was delivered by someone who is a fairly recent arrival to B.C. made it even more distasteful. Did B.C. voters really have

to suffer through the onedimensional prophecies of a dyed-in-the-wool Alberta carbon industrialist? As noted by the editor, Mr. Morgan was once an advisor to Liberal Premier Christy Clark. Left unmentioned is that he also is a member of the elite $100,000 donation club to the B.C. Liberal party, as per Elections B.C., and is listed on the board of directors of the fringe right Fraser Institute.

Investigations are ongoing into hundreds of millions of dollars of bribery payments and illegal political contributions allegedly made by SNC management and staff to secure business contracts. Criminal cases against former SNC personnel are proceeding to court in Quebec and Europe. Billions of dollars of shareholder value have been lost, as SNC stock has plummeted. Any competent board chairman worth

their salt, where substantial company revenues come from Libya, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Algeria – and now, it seems, Montreal –- should have ensured as top priority that an ethics compliance programme was in place and functioning. Given the foregoing, why did Black Press publish this? You can do better next election. John Palmer Oak Bay

B.C. Liberal party. We might sober up and realize what a mistake we made, but that’s the way we do politics in beautiful supernatural B.C. Dale Perkins Victoria

what will happen if Premier Clark is unable to win a riding? Helene Harrison Victoria

Post-election blues for non-Liberal fan

They may have ragged, dirty clothes, smell bad, or may look pretty clean. But one thing is true – they need a friend. So do those people you see at intersections holding a sign asking for help, and

those walking the streets asking for spare change. In Victoria and Vancouver there is a high percentage of panhandlers, and for the most part, arguably, these cities are not known for being the most generous to panhandlers. You may feel we are, but the reality is, we can do a much better job of supporting our fellow human beings. Kathryn Perry Victoria

Morgan was touted as former CEO of Encana Corp., presumably to correlate business expertise and success to his expressed views. Left unmentioned was the fact that he very recently “retired” as board chairman of Canadian engineering company SNC Lavalin. Under his watch an unprecedented cult of graft appears to have flourished.

Readers respond: B.C. election, street population Electors in B.C. fooled by Liberals Liberals are ecstatic and the B.C. NDP depressed, and why wouldn’t they be? Nobody projected the miraculous recovery of the B.C. Liberals, and most assumed a NDP government taking over. However, enough electors decided otherwise, so we are faced with four more years of the Liberal juggernaut in office. What can we learn after the initial shock has devastated our mindless assumptions? One disturbing factor might be the importance of negative messaging and attack ads. The Liberals were merciless in exploiting every little idiosyncrasy that Adrian Dix exhibited or not, making them appear as monumental flaws which spelled disaster if he were allowed to take hold of the premier’s office.

The NDP decided from the start to ignore and not respond to the Liberals’ misinformation. Was that the right decision? Everyone can identify at least one or two gross examples of Liberal mismanagement and incompetence over the past 12 years. And yet, enough voters were entranced by the sound and fury of fabricated scandal and mischief that they kept their belief in the merits and worthiness of most incumbent Liberal MLAs to return the party to power. What were they voting for? More of the same with a thin veneer of hype, reinforcing the idea that life would be wonderful the way it had been engineered by Liberal leaders and party in the past? A travesty, yet one which prevailed and produced the desired results by the big money people who own and control the

As the sick feeling in my stomach begins to subside (it’s similar to the feeling I had when Sarah Palin became the U.S. vice-presidential candidate), I’m seeking out positive solutions. I’m hoping for a huge scandal to bring down the Liberal government before 2017, but here’s a better way. When the government chooses another district for Premier Christy Clark to run in, support and, where appropriate, vote for another candidate in that by-election. Here’s an interesting question:

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t sounds kind of gruesome, but Fraser Orr is most comfortable when he’s got a meat cleaver in his hand. And the longtime Saanich Peninsula butcher and meat products creator is indeed happy again, having taken a staff position with the Market

on Millstream. “We’re letting people know I’ve popped up,” Orr says with his trademark lilting Scottish brogue. While he’s been working at the Market for three months now, he says, “It’s all still new to me after 34 years of owning my own business.”

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Fraser Orr works on a slab of beef at the Market on Millstream. The well-known butcher brings his family’s traditional recipes to the company after decades in his own shop. Both have extensive backgrounds in management and are familiar with the company’s operations and mandate. Among the first decisions the pair made in their new roles was to install Rob Waters in the role of interim CEO.

Island Savings sends kids to camp Island Savings is teaming up with the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island in a venture to help send kids to Queen Alexandra summer camps. For every person who attends the May 25 grand opening of the credit union’s Jubilee branch at 1955 Fort St. (in the former Blockbuster Video store), $5 will be donated to the foundation toward sending children with health challenges, and their siblings, to camp. Banking transaction aren’t required.

Paint-your-own ceramics in-store Figurines and other pottery are found in most gift and kitchen stores. But Veronica Forsman at Color Me Mine is encouraging children and adults alike to create their own designs and paint combinations. Forsman opened her shop last month in Broadmead Village and offers a range of items to customize, as well as scenarios with which to gather with friends and get creative. Special events, birthday parties, even date nights are among the group options, plus the store is open every day for people to select their item, paint it, have it fired and take it home. Visit victoria.colormemine. com for hours and other details, or call 250-727-2789. Send your business news to editor@vicnews.com.

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Juggling bags of groceries, and slightly upset after a doctor’s visit that didn’t go well, Marie Sabin, 82, sank exhausted into her seat on the bus two

weeks ago. A few blocks away from the stop at Quadra and Yates streets, her heart leapt with panic as she realized she had left her purse at the bus stop. “I didn’t realize it until I was five minutes away,” she said.

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Jesse Brody holds onto the purse belonging to 82-year-old Marie Sabin that he found at a bus stop on Quadra Street and quickly returned to her because it was the right thing to do.

“I got off the bus and ran back to Quadra and my purse was gone.” Like many women, Sabin’s life was in her purse. Her address book, cash, credit cards – all were gone. Close to tears, she climbed back aboard a different bus and headed for home. Jesse Brody, 22, was also riding the bus that day. The unemployed man was on his way to a meeting when he spotted the beige and red bag from his seat on another bus. “I just saw it sitting on the bench and I mentally glued myself to it,” he said. He got off the bus and quickly grabbed the purse. “That’s not exactly the best area … around Pandora and Johnson, that area really sucks.” No sooner had Sabin walked in the door to her apartment when her phone rang. It was her daughter calling from Vernon – someone had found the purse. “She told me the chap who found it took it across the street to a coffee shop and made sure he opened it in front of people. Then he called my daughter to tell her he’d found my handbag.” Brody wanted Sabin to know that he is a big man, but with a kind heart. “He brought it to me … it had everything in it,” Sabin said. “To me it’s so wonderful, so generous because now I’m being tested for cancer and his kind gesture made me feel so wonderful.” “You should have seen her,” said Brody, who is new to Victoria, and on a waiting list for training with Securiguard.

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Baba Yaga will eat you up Veselka dancers bring Slavic folklore to life Travis Paterson News staff

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More than a job for 37-year Garth Homer staffer Edward Hill News staff

Technically, Marie Harker worked with clients at the Garth Homer Centre. In reality, it was a job akin to hanging out with dear friends and family. Harker has been on the ground working with developmentally disabled people for more than a generation, long before government agencies or large non-profits stepped in. After 40 years on the job and 37 at Garth Homer, the centre’s longest running staff member by far has finally retired. “There are so many memories,” Harker said at Garth Homer, shortly before staff and clients held her a retirement party. “This job is never boring. It’s not easy. It can be intense working with people ... but its never boring.” She started out in 1973, fresh with a master’s in fine arts. Harker led the Arbutus Crafts shelter workshops in Royal Oak, where clients weaved baskets and crafts for sale to the public, and was first through the door when the Garth Homer Centre in Saanich opened in 1976. Now 70, Harker guided generally older clients through arts and crafts work – crafting, painting, knitting and weaving – activities to focus creativity and to keep minds active. Some clients have been with her since day one, such

as Richie Goldie, who brought her flowers at her retirement party. “I’ve known Richie since 1973, and his whole family,” Harker said. “I’m called the dinosaur around here. Who else has lasted this long?” Harker has witnessed the change in the style of care and recognized early that developmentally disabled adults were living longer, and that would have ramifications in the present day. Garth Homer adjusted its programming for aging clients, called Pathways, with comfortable chairs and slowing things down. “We look at the individual and ask what they want to do, ask what is important to you?” Harker said. “Pathways is about being happy, it’s our mantra. I can infect people with the joy of knitting because it’s what I love. I teach crocheting, painting big banners, and needle felting. It’s what I love to do and I pass it on to others. “At Arbutus Crafts they weaved and made baskets and sold it to the public. But methods and theories of programming for developmentally disabled changed,” she said. “The shelter workshops allowed more interaction with the public. I hope a variety of that evolves in the future.” Harker retired unexpectedly late last year when her husband had a health scare, and she

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Garth Homer clients Richie Goldie, left, and Ken Bradford thank Marie Harker for her decades of service. Harker began a career working with developmentally disabled people 40 years ago. started caring for him full time. “My husband’s health hit us hard ... but it made it easier to separate myself from here. That’s one positive thing out of this, she said laughing. “(Leaving here) would have been very hard. “I went off at Christmas and

didn’t come back. My new job was keeping my husband well. I would have retried anyway, but with some warning. It was abrupt.” Cathy Victor, team co-ordinator for Pathways, called Harker “the Energizer Bunny.”

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MMA returns to the Bear A pair of Ultimate Fighting Championship veterans will co-headline AFC 18: Mayhem, as mixed martial arts returns to Bear Mountain Arena on Saturday. Kalib Starnes, of Surrey, enters the Aggression Fighting Championship cage for the fifth time to fight David Perron, out of Vancouver, in one of AFC 18’s coheadliners. Kelowna’s Michael Hill is in the other coheadliner. The Kelowa native was a contestant in season 16 of UFC’s reality show The Ultimate Fighter. He faces a strong opponent in Joel

Tristan Connelly Powell, a Canadian top10 ranked welterweight out of Hamilton. “Both headliners have the chance to be the fight of the night,” said AFC co-owner and matchmaker Darren Owen.

“Perron and Starnes have very good jiujitsu but Starnes is coming off losing a potential fight-of-the-year, when he stood and threw strikes with Joe Doerksen at AFC 11, so you never know,” Owen said. Local talent is the foundation of the AFC and few fighters are as popular as Victoria’s Tristan Connelly from Island MMA, who will fight Jonathan Dubois from the Mainland. Visit vicnews.com for a full preview and fight card. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7. sports@vicnews.com

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Elan Jonas-McRae in the difficulty climbing competition at last month’s provincials at the Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich. Boulders hosts the 2013 Canadian National Climbing Championships this weekend.

Climbing to the top The Boulders Climbing Gym will play host to the top climbers in the country this weekend for the 2013 Canadian National Climbing Championships. The Canadian championships will feature the best youth climbers in the country as well as a number from the U.S. competing in a range of age categories in two disciplines, speed climbing and difficulty climbing. “If you've never been to see a climbing competition, then you owe it to yourself to come out and watch the nationals over the long weekend,” said Boulders board chair Kimanda Jarzebiak. “We will have some of the best young athletes from across the country at the event, and I know they will put on a fantastic show for all the fans.”

Almost 80 climbers have registered to date for the event including 30 from Alberta, 24 from B.C. and 19 from Ontario. The U.S. will also be represented by four climbers. The nationals begin with qualifying rounds in the Difficulty/Lead Climbing events from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with semifinals held Sunday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and finals on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Speed Climbing competition (all rounds) takes place beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. An award ceremony will follow all events at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20. sports@vicnews.com

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Stelly’s Stinger Vanessa Perrin, left, gives chase to Oak Bay Breaker Jesse Collinson during the AAA Island soccer final at Hampton Park on Tuesday. The Stingers won 3-2 in penalty kicks.

The Stelly’s Stingers edged the Oak Bay Breakers 3-2 in a penalty kick shootout to decide the Island AAA champions at Hampton Park on Tuesday. It was a tough loss for the Breakers and an even tougher one for the Ryan Cup champ Belmont Bulldogs, which won twice and tied in the round robin. The Stingers also went 2-1 but advanced to the final on the tiebreaker goal differential. The Stingers and Breakers qualify for the AAA senior high school girls soccer provincials at Argyle secondary in North Vancouver, May 30 to June 1.

Heavies throw down at Games events competitions run Saturday It’s been 150 years of throwing and Sunday from noon onwards. heavy implements in Victoria. That His Royal Highness Prince Andrew calls for celebration. will start both of them off. The 150th anniverary of the Beer gardens, a food plaza and Highland Games, one of the earlimultiple est sporting stages and events to run performances in the region, entertain runs Saturday throughout (May 18) and the festival’s Sunday at three fields. Topaz Park. Tickets The celavailable at ebration the gate, $15 started last for adults, weekend $12 for with a Tartan parade downFile photo seniors/stutown but Christoph Wand of Kitchener, Ont., dents. Youth the Games’ competes in the keg toss at a previous under 12 are free. famous heavy Highland Games at Topaz Park.

Titans silver at Western Nationals

A group of Gordon Head kids have become one of the best under-14 girls volleyball teams in the country. The Victoria Titans Red won silver at the U14 Western Canadian Nationals at Abbotsford’s Tradex centre last weekend. The Titans have consistently butted heads with clubs from much bigger cities, teams that hold tryouts, and prevailed. “We collected our kids from the Gordon Head area, and we’re having success, it’s just one of those things,” said coach Ken Low, also a teacher at Belmont secondary. Nine of the 11 players go to Arbutus middle school while the other two go to Gordon Head middle school. Those two clubs even played each other in this year’s school finals. The Titans won the club volleyball U14 Islands last

month and finished third at the provincials two weeks ago. On Sunday they lost in the Western National finals to Seaside out of Surrey and White Rock, 25-20, 25-19. “Ten of our 11 are headed to Mount Doug secondary next year, so they should have a pretty good team,” Low said. The Victoria Titans Blue also competed at Westerns and finished tied for 11th overall. The Victoria Volleyball Chargers U14 girls finished 10th in Div. 2. Next for the Titans Red is the Emerald City Classic at University of Washington, May 25 to 27.

Shamrocks sniper Rhys Duch returns

Golden boy Rhys Duch will play for the Victoria Shamrocks in the Western Lacrosse Association.

After time away to play the field version of the game in the Major Lacrosse League Duch, a Spectrum Community school grad is returning to the Shamrocks. Duch won’t be available for the entire season as he will also play for the MLL Hamilton Nationals. He also lives and works in Calgary. Duch will be fully available come playoff time, however. “That was the only stumbling block along the way,” said Shamrocks GM Chris Welch. The only exception is if the Nationals reach the MLL championship weekend. In 72 playoff and regular season games with the Shamrocks, Duch has 152 goals and 171 assists for 323 points. The Shamrocks WLA home opener is today (May 17) against the Coquitlam Adanacs. Tailgate party starts at 6 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena, faceoff at 7:45 p.m.

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Oak Bay’s Lexi Scott leads the senior girls 400-metre hurdles at May 8 Lower Island Track and Field Championship at the University of Victoria’s Centennial Stadium. High School Lower Island Track and Field Championships at UVic, May 8 Outstanding Female Track Athlete: Madelyn Brunt (Oak Bay) 1st place in 1,500m Steeple Chase (5:19.36) Outstanding Male Track Athlete: Thomas Getty (Mount Douglas) 1st place in 800m (1:58.46) 1st place in 1,500m (3:58.70) 2nd place in 3,000m (8:50.44) Outstanding Female Field Athlete: Courtenay Neville-Rutherford (Parkland) 1st place in Hammer Throw (44.63m)

Outstanding Male Field Athlete: Marcin Deron (St Andrew’s) 1st place in Triple Jump (12.29m) Top Bantam Girls Team Points: 1) St. Andrew’s 2) Reynolds 3) Oak Bay 4) Dunsmuir 5) Mount Douglas 6) St. Margaret’s Top Bantam Boys Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Lambrick Park 3) St. Andrew’s 4) Mount Douglas 5) Reynolds 6) Claremont

Top Junior Girls Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Mount Douglas 3) St. Andrew’s 4) St. Michaels 5) Belmont 6) Pacific Christian School Top Junior Boys Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Mount Douglas 3) Lambrick Park 4) St. Andrews/Belmont (tie) 5) Claremont 6) Glenlyon Norfolk School Top Senior Girls Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) St. Andrew’s 3) Reynolds 4) St. Michaels

5) Belmont 6) Mount Doug/Parkland (tie) Top Senior Boys Team Points: 1) Oak Bay 2) Mount Douglas 3) St. Andrew’s 4) Claremont 5) Lambrick Park 6) Glenlyon/St. Michaels (tie) Top Six Total School Points Combined: 1) Oak Bay 2) St. Andrew’s 3) Mount Douglas 4) Lambrick Park 5) Reynolds 6) Belmont

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Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at our Sidney terminal for runs throughout Van. Island. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John @ 250-514-2432 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Totem Towing is looking for drivers for Victoria and Westshore areas. Must have knowledge of Victoria, good driving record, mechanical knowledge and customer relation skills. No towing experience reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Shift work with potential of $40,000+/yr. Benefits after 6 months. Please apply in person with drivers abstract at 3333 Tennyson. CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Mature couple to manage mobile home park in Port Alberni Small equip. & landscaping experience reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $3500/mo. Accomodations available. Reply to Box #010 c/o The News, 37374 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051. CASHIER NEEDED. Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store, drop off resume to Bob, 1304 Douglas St., Victoria, V8W 2E8. Call 250-588-5195. FOOD COUNTER Attendant full time/shift work, nights, over night, early mornings and weekends. $10.25/hr + benefits. Apply at store or fax 250477-9344. JEM Restaurants Ltd. doing business as Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3990 Shelbourne St., Saanich, V8N 3E2. FOOD COUNTER Attendant full time/shift work, nights, over night, early mornings and weekends. $10.25/hr + benefits. Apply by email to: th102057@telus.net or fax 250-477-9344. LM Jones Holdings Inc. Operating as Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3749 Shelbourne St., Saanich. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview. THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Bull Buckers â&#x20AC;˘ Chasers â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktenders â&#x20AC;˘ Hand Buckers â&#x20AC;˘ Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca. QUESNEL Industrial Transportation is currently hiring drivers for upcoming logging season. Steady work & very competitive compensation package. Please call Dennis @ 1(800)667-3944 or (250)992-2309

We are looking for coworkers for these positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Assistant Store Manager F/T $12-14/hr, bonuses, benefits, Brentwood Bay Store. â&#x20AC;˘ Store Manager in Training F/T, Downtown Victoria Store. Successful candidates to have 2+ years management experience, an eye for style, value and total hands on leadership. Must have excellent customer service, sound retail experience and eager to learn new skills. Email your Resume and indicate position applying for to Sue_Graham@ can.salvationarmy.org LIMOUSINE DRIVER, class 4, N/S, Thurs, Fri & Sat evenings for private sightseeing tours. Please call 250-389-0004.

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14â&#x20AC;? LEE Valley pusher mower, used once on small lawn, $25. Call (250)665-7707.

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3 SEAT sofa, $25, good cond. Silver serving plate, $20. Call (250)881-8133. NEW SUNROOM Glass top table with 4 chairs $99. (250)652-4621. PINK PRINCESS bike, rides well, 12â&#x20AC;? wheels, $20. Musical truck, $18. 250-658-0932. 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

Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to support our Pediatric clients for home/school care in the Victoria area. Pediatric experience is an asset, although we do offer client specific training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training supports. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or Email:pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

GAYA COSMETIC Industries Inc o/a Forever Flawless- is now hiring Sales Clerks for Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC. Must speak English and have the ability to sell. Permanent F/T. Shifts, Weekends. Wage-$ 13./hr. E-mail: gayacosmetic@gmail.com

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COUCH: RED (not bright red), Dany stationary sofa, 3 seater, like new (1 year old), great condition. Paid $639 asking $200. You pick up. Call (250)474-0657.

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FRENCH PROVINCIAL matching chesterfield and chair (green), both in very good condition. Wood and glass coffee table, wooden legs, glass top, in very good condition. Asking $250 for all 3 items. Call (250)592-0304.

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METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

FOOD PRODUCTS ORGANIC PRODUCE, washed and delivered. Salad mix $30/kg, braising green $17.50/kg, tea herbs; peppermint, applemint, lemon balm $20/kg, assorted herbs for cooking and garnish $25-30/kg edible flowers, assorted lettuce. Bulk rates. Free delivery for $30+ order. Gavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Herbs (778)426-3470.

FREE ITEMS FREE: BUNK beds, brand new, still in the box. Call (250)479-2179. FREE CAT: To a good home, 5 yr old male, black & white tuxedo. Call (250)598-2394. FREE CHINA Cabinet- light & smoked glass, excellent condition. (250)474-2748.

Creative Services Graphic Designer - Temporary The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production department. This temporary position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work and may work into a permanent position. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Friday, May 24, 2013 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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2 MICHELIN Tires, (Ice and Snow), 205/55R16, like new, 1 year old, $200 for the pair. Call (250)360-0892.

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

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NEAR COOK St. village, new 2 bdrm 5 apls prvt fenced yard small pet ok $1400 N/S. May15/ June 1. 250-383-8800

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

CONSTRUCTION TOOLSHilti Makita, Ridgid, Bostitch and more. Call (250)479-3950. DIGITAL CANNON camera, used once. Evolution Walker, used 1 month never put outside, fold up basket. Steno chair. Call (250)380-4092.

WANTED. PLANTER pots for tomatoes, etc. Plastic is fine, larger size. For no charge, please. (250)380-8733.

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

FULL SET of drywall tools+ extras, texture machine, open to offers. (250)478-8921.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? MOVING SALE at Langford Lake- Vintage dining rm table (seats 8), computer desks, chairs, 33 gallon fish tank w/oak stand, glass top patio set, dinette, barbecue and much more. 250-478-1661. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. NIKKORMAT FT 2 film camera PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $500. (250)595-5727.

WATER VIEW FROM EVERY WINDOW; Must see 2 year old Westhills home in pristine condition. 2261 sq’ 4 bdrm, 4 baths incl. custom master ensuite with 6’ whirlpool tub. Legal 1 bdrm. suite with sep. entrance incl. W/D; Many extras. everything still under warranty. OPEN HOUSE Friday. Sat & Sunday 12.30 - 4pm for more info.call 778-433-1767 or go to propertyguys.com ID#192352------ 3042 Waterview Close

Garage Sales #ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖ ANDÖRECEIVEÖ&2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖINVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖ ANDÖBRIGHTÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ GARAGE SALES SAANICHTON- MULTI-FAMILY (5 homes) High Crest Terrace, Sat & Sun May 18 & 19, 10-4pm. We have it all! No early birds!

GARAGE SALES All Fun Swap & Shop. Every Sunday (weather permitting), 7am-2pm. 12.00 to sell- 1.00 to buy. No dogs in shopping area. 250-474-4546. www.allfun.bc.ca

SIDNEY, #2-2040 Weiler Ave. (near Canora Rd.), Sat, May. 18th, 9am-12pm. Push mower, books and more.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

FOR SALE by Owner Townhouse $389,500. MLS #320099. 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. For viewing call 250-818-7038 or 250-5440718 for more information.

GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $555,000. (250)656-1056.

MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

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GORDON HEAD: 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $650 incld’s cable, prkng. June 1. (250)472-8381 KEATING, 1300 sq ft, 2 bdrm, grd level, N/P, N/S, $1000 mo + utils. June. 1. (250)888-8668

LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 year old roof, 2200sq ft, lrg sun deck w/ocean view, close to all amenties, quiet no through road, needs TLC, $245,000. Call (250)2454155.

HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1000 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail immed. Call (250)881-2283.

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MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, May 1. 250-727-6217.

OPEN HOUSE- 1246 Hastings St, Sun, May, 19, 2-4pm. 3 bdrms, 2 bath Rancher w/main floor family room, double car garage. Laura McCollom, RE/MAX. 250-588-8448.

QUADRA/MCKENZIE, newer grd level 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, F/S, lndry, part use of dbl garage, N/P, N/S, $1200 + part utils. Avail now. (250)658-5123

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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.

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GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Pl) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. $519,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. MLS #321255. 250-514-3286.

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Sidney luxury Condo- beautiful 2 Bdrms, 2 full baths, close to downtown, ocean views. #201-9942-Third St. $498,000. 778-351-1239 ID#192331 www.propertyguys.com

VIC WEST: July 1. Bright sunny 3 bdrm+ sunroom, 2 lvng rms, near ocean, $1650. 1 pet ok. N/S, ref’s. 250-383-8800

COLWOOD- 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $800 inclusive, NS/NP. 250-380-0700

OTTER POINT RV 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.

JUST BUILT family home in downtown Langford, 10 year warranty, across park, 3 bed, 3 bath, family room, potential suite, garage, 2200 sq.ft. $459,900. Call 250-216-4415.

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THE NICEST OCEANFRONT PARK 1 BDRM- $850. Heat, hot water included. New kitchen/bathroom. Locked bike room. N/S. (250) 652-0239 or (250) 813-2134 RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction” Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $575 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome w/some restrictions. Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $725 1 bdrm - $915 2 bdrm - $1100 This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites. SAANICH, STUDIO Apt, laundry, cable, heat, hydro, $625. 250-748-1310, 250-380-7421.

COTTAGES DEEP COVE- cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

HOMES FOR RENT LANGFORD. 3-BDRM + den. 2 bath, double car garage, huge deck, quiet street, 5 mins to all amens. N/S. $1900 mo + utils. (Immed). 250-686-4445.

SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003

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250-686-3933 SPORTS & IMPORTS 2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty! 56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.

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SIDNEY: 2 bdrm, lrg backyard, gardens. 12x12 insulated shed. N/S. $1100+ utils. Avail. June 15th. Call 250-888-5972. UPTOWN: 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils included, own laundry. 250-480-0849.

SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Free Rent for May. Gas F/P, D/W, lndry, lrg deck/yard. NS/NP $1500. (250)589-9997.

ESQUIMALT, MAIN floor Character suite, N/S, N/P, $800 incls utils. (250)385-2846

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SIDNEY LRG 2 bdrm Apt, 1.5 bath, modern open kitchen, garage, 1 blk to ocean/main St. Garden, sunroom/den, W/D, D/W, F/P, parking, N/S, N/P. $1325 + utils. Avail June. 1st. Call Geoff 250-508-3937.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/garage, gas F/P new, sunroom. NS/NP. $1550+ utils. Avail July 15. (250)656-7456.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

7’x12’ Deck Utility Trailer. Good for small tractors and quads. 4 wheels, loading ramps, green. $1350 obo. Call (250)384-7954.

MARINE BOATS $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ AlSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$ TOTAL PACKAGE now! 39’ Tradewinds Asp Cabin Crusier, twin Cummins diesels, enclosed sundeck & bridge, 2 heads sleeps 4-6. Very well maintained, boat house kept in North Saanich Marina. Asking $116,000. 50’ x 25’ enclosed boathouse available as part of complete cruising and moorage package. Ready to go! Call (250)361-7343.

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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283

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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

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GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn or moss? No job too big. Aerating, pwr raking, pruning. Weed, moss, blackberry, stump & ivy rmvl. 25yrs exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

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250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Cleanups â&#x20AC;˘ Gardening/Weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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

DRAFTING & DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN. Business cards, logos, ads, posters. Reasonable. in.flux@zoho.com. HOME RENOVATION Design for Permit Call Steven- 250. 381.4123.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

INTELLIGENT IRRIGATION Eco-friendly, cost-saving maintenance, installations, free est. Call Christian 250-508-0502. J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677. LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

CARPET INSTALLATION CARPET, LINO installation restretches & repairs. 30 years exp. Glen, 250-474-1024.

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(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca ACTION YARD CARE. 15 + years exp. Honest & reliable. Quality work. 250-744-6918. 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 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.

SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Steve 250-727-0481

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OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

Real Estate Victoria

Select your home. Select your mortgage.

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 16 - May 23 edition of Real Estate Victoria

1273 Denman St, $519,000 Saturday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

306-1217 Pandora Ave, $284,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Crystal Williams, 604-365-1131

pg. 8

169 Bushby St, $489,900 Monday 2-4 Fair Realty Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8487

948 Garthland, $1,549,000 pg. 10

pg. 9

Saturday 3-5 & Sunday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983

pg. 1

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

pg. 10

304-1665 Oak Bay, $284,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106

pg. 6

pg. 26

pg. 7

Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 744-6639

pg. 10

309-1400 Newport Ave, $314,000 pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 5

2166 Central, $659,000 pg. 15

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rob Garry 250 384-8124

pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

215 Helmcken, $509,000 pg. 22

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

pg. 12

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100

pg. 11

pg. 24

pg. 10

Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003

Saturday 12-2 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250 812-8983

1777 Bay, $529,900

pg. 20

pg. 24

pg. 12

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333

pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124

pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

pg. 15

pg. 26

Saturday 2:30-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

pg. 22

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Patrick Skillings, 250-382-8838

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

pg. 19

463 Avery, $359,900

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 19

649 Jadel, $424,900

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-1989

pg. 2

pg. 18

108-1244 Muirfield Pl, $629,000

933 Step Moss Cl, $699,000 Saturday 11-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 pg. 18

4042 Metchosin, $499,900 pg. 14

pg. 13

pg. 14

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

210-663 Goldstream Ave, $239,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

pg. 18

115-2733 Peatt Rd, $334,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 5

988 Wild Pond Lane

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683 pg. 13 Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

3055 Phillips, $699,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

pg. 16

5575 Medberry Cl, $579,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

pg. 18

2215 Spirit Ridge, $899,900 pg. 14

pg. 19

47-486 Royal Bay, $399,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd John McMillan, 250 382-8838

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333

pg. 19

Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

917 Bullen Court, $419,900

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

970 Haslam, $474,900

2569 Annabern, $949,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124

pg. 19

2827 Lake End Rd pg. 14

1225 Millstream Rd, $944,800

1671 Elford Rd, $455,000 pg. 15

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

pg. 19

593 Latoria Rd, $294,000 pg. 6

209-3160 Albina, $285,000 pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

pg. 13

4218 Panorama

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Peter Veri, 250-920-6850

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

991 Acadian Rd, $419,900 pg. 14

3338 Wordsworth, $569,000

1-170 Gorge Rd W, $499,900

3202-2829 Arbutus, $699,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608

pg. 1

3250 Orillia, $359,000 pg. 13

pg. 15

6852 Wallace, $719,000

5611 Batu Rd, $1,119,000

5313 Sunter’s Track, $820,000

7-314 Six Mile Rd, $469,900 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

pg. 17

101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950

4011 Birring, $899,500

5-15 Helmcken, $438,000

208-300 Waterfront Cres

pg. 1

899 Wild Ridge Way, $419,900

102-2360 James White, $234,000

3054 Albina, $449,900

1167 Clovelly Terr, $529,000

317 Bessborough, $795,000

1121 Kings Rod, $625,000

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

pg. 12

316 Brunswick Pl, $489,500 pg. 5

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

pg. 19

1739 Lopez Pl

3972 South Valley, $685,000

4634 Amblewood, $899,000

1271 Burnside West, $539,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106

pg. 5

pg. 3

308-3400 Quadra, $355,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967

pg. 22

1255 Richardson, $888,000

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

pg. 16

4030/4040 Borden St

2659 Capital Hgts, $419,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg. 20

3316 Quadra St, $334,900

654 Langford, $369,000

Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 1:30-3 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333

pg. 22

4692 Firbank, $839,000

100 King George, $1,159,000

2295 Cooperidge

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333

pg. 10 Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

9706 Fifth St, $584,900

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900

3478 Calumet, $449,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

pg. 27

204-1715 Richmond, $249,900

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

pg. 17

1620 Mortimer, $495,000

306-75 Songhees, $698,000

pg. 9

1892 Cochrane

5255 Parker, $1,850,000

631 Avalon, $625,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216

Saturday 11-1 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250 592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261

202-1035 Sutlej, $419,000

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291

pg. 22

909 Dale St, $369,000

1440 Slater Pl, $659,900

3171 Stevenson, $540,000

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

8546 Aldous, $549,900

110-1505 Church St.

2-1590 Christmas, $459,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Scott Vannan, 250 818-3796 pg. 7

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 3

Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 13

1690 Kenmore Ave, $589,900

101-75 Songhees, $685,000

Sunday 11:30-1:30 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

Saturday 12-1:45 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

2915 Mt Wells, $439,900

982 Mckenzie, $299,900

1023 Decosta, $648,000

1501-620 Toronto

1304 Carnsew

Sunday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

541 Cornwall, $789,000

203-2920 Cook, $356,400

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

Saturday - Monday noon - 5 pm Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

pg. 26

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) pg. 9

3066 Carroll St, $394,900

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893

3721 Saanich, $499,000

1525 Regents, $895,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178

Friday, May 17, 2013 - SAANICH NEWS week beginning May 16, 2013 Page 23

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 9

27-3650 Citadel, $689,900 pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680

500 Corfield, $332,000 pg. 6

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Nanaimo John Cooper, 1-866-956-6228

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n Guerrilla Blackboards Project n Thursday, May 9 n Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Leadership Victoria’s Team Guerrilla Blackboards youth tell all event On Thursday, May 9, Team Guerrilla Blackboards, members of this year’s Leadership Victoria cohort, welcomed sponsors, supporters and the general public to view the results of their nine month project. With the support of their community partner, The Victoria Foundation, Guerrilla Blackboards provided the opportunity for youth in Greater Victoria to express their opinions, thoughts and concerns in a creative and unique way. Large 4’x8’ blackboards were placed around the Greater Victoria region, where youth were encouraged to write in a voice that was real, raw, unedited and uncensored. The information collected was presented to the community in an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, where the team encouraged attendees to “start the conversation.” The team’s hope is that the results of this initiative will be considered by The Victoria Foundation and other grantors for future youth programming within the community. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GuerrillaBlackboards.

Kluane Buset-Rivet puts a post-it note with her comments on one of the blackboards.

Team members, Natasha Ewing and Dianne McKerrell (L&R) with Jeremy Meckler, Vancity Langford manager.

Marg Rose, Victoria Foundation Granting Director and Victoria Foundation CEO, Sandra Richardson.

Mariah Petz and her sister Monika Petz.

Rick and Dianne Searle.

Team member Jen Harrison, with Janis Couvelier.

Elizabeth Dutton from UsedVictoria and her sister Alex Dutton.

Leah Baade and Louise MacDonald from the Victoria Foundation.

Kate Ray-Wilks, her brother, team member, Dustin Ray-Wilks and their mother Tina Johnston.

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