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Fentanyl-related deaths spark health warning Spike in prescription drug on streets leads to eight deaths in Greater Victoria Daniel Palmer News staff

Provincial health officials are warning of a potent prescription drug on the streets responsible for at least eight deaths in the Capital Region so far this year. Fentanyl, an opiate used for pain control, is believed to be a contributing factor in 23 deaths across the province in the first four n Sometimes referred months of 2013, according to the B.C. Coroto as synthetic heroin, ners Service. fentanyl is 80 times There were 20 deaths connected to the drug more potent than in B.C. in all of 2012. morphine. (Source: Victoria police Const. Mike Russell said offiEuropean Monitoring cers have noticed a spike in fentanyl use in Centre for Drugs and the city, and remain concerned when any new Addiction) drug hits local streets. “We are aware of its use,” he said. n Fentanyl is normally Dr. Perry Kendall, provincial health officer, used for intense chronic issued a provincewide warning to emergency pain that cannot be room doctors and paramedics on Wednesday, treated by morphine after a meeting with the coroner’s office, police or oxycodone, and is officers, public health officials and toxicolocommonly used in gists. cancer treatment. “It’s a very, very, very potent narcotic,” Kenn The drug is usually dall said. administered in patch The Vancouver Police Department and or lozenge form, but RCMP are reporting a spike in clandestine can appear as a white lab production of the drug, usually in powder powder. form, he said. Matt Brown, Island regional coroner, confirmed eight deaths have occurred in the Capital Region, but said he can’t discuss specifics due to ongoing investigations.

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We’re boring … really? Boring Awards quietly removes Abbotsford from its list of top five most boring Canadian cities and replaces it with Victoria Daniel Palmer News staff

The City of Victoria garners plenty of international accolades for its famous hanging flower baskets, most romantic Canadian destination and as a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. But the latest honour bestowed upon B.C.’s capital likely won’t be shouted from the rooftops by Tourism Victoria. Last week, organizers of the inaugural Boring Awards quietly removed Abbotsford from its list of top five most boring Canadian cities and replaced it with the sleepy City of Gardens. The tongue-in-cheek awards were announced in Toronto May 23 as part of a promotion for the independent film, Boredom. “There’s a certain angst about being young in Victoria. It’s very similar to Ottawa – you have this spectacular location, unbelievable wealth and resources, yet the city can be a bit dull,” said organizer and Boredom director Albert Nerenburg. Abbotsford was initially named the fourth most boring city behind Ottawa, Laval and Lethbridge, but protests from Abbotsford officials convinced Nerenburg and his colleagues to change their minds. Nerenberg cited the fact that in 2009, Abbotsford was named Canada’s per capita murder capital, but has since lowered the murder rate to nearly zero. “That’s an almost 1,000 per cent decrease. That’s not boring,” he said. Coun. Ben Isitt, who served as acting mayor while Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin was out of town last week, said the city should accept the award as a challenge to create more vibrancy and culture in the downtown core. “The fact is, when you talk to a lot of young people, they’ll tell you Victoria isn’t the most exciting place. We’ve seen a loss of a number of live music venues in the last decade or so, and culturally, we cling to this outdated view we’re little England, when really we’re a dynamic and multicultural city where I think environmental and social values shape people’s identities a lot more than supposed Britishness,” he said. Isitt highlighted the energy seen at places like Ship Point during live concerts, and said the location would be perfect for a food truck pilot program. The recently unveiled Har-

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Coun. Ben Isitt says the city should accept the boring moniker and use it as a challenge to create more vibrancy and culture in the downtown core.

bour Pathway will also help inject some vibrancy into Victoria once completed, Isitt said. “There are things happening, but this a challenge to do even better,” he said. The Boring Awards also poked fun at Canadian people and events. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was named Most Boring Canadian of the Year while Toronto Mayor Rob Ford edged out the Ikea Monkey and was named Least Boring Canadian of the Year. – with files from Abbotsford News dpalmer@vicnews.com

Transit opens bus for input on new routes The Victoria Regional Transit Commission wants public input before it moves ahead with a proposed bus lane and queue-jumper lanes between Victoria and the West Shore. Over the next week, B.C. Transit employees will travel on a decommissioned bus throughout Greater Victoria to explain proposed congestion solutions. They include bus-only lanes along Douglas Street and queue jumper lanes along McKenzie Avenue and the Island Highway between View Royal and Colwood. “Our hope is that enough people see buses moving straight on through and passing all the cars, and it will become apparent to more folks that buses are the way to go,” said Susan Brice, VRTC chair. Residents can also submit feedback to the proposed plan online at bctransit.com/transitfuture. A summary of public input will be presented to the commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting on June 27, when the plan is expected to be finalized. “Even though many cities have designated bus lanes, it will still be something new for our region when it comes about, so our hope and expectation is the public will be behind it,” Brice said. Transit Future Bus schedule: • June 5, B.C. legislature (in front of building off Government St.), 9:30-11 a.m. • June 5, Victoria City Hall (Douglas Street side), noon-2 p.m. • June 6, Camosun College Interurban campus (Centre Courtyard), 10 a.m.-noon • June 7, Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, 7–8:30 a.m. • June 7, Millstream Village parking lot, noon-3 p.m. • June 8, Langford City Centre Park, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. • June 8, Mayfair Shopping Centre, 2-4 p.m. • June 10, UVic Student Union Building, 10 a.m.-noon • June 10, Camosun College Lansdowne Campus (Public Square), 1-3 p.m.

Municipal auditor general targeting Victoria police budget Daniel Palmer News staff

The City of Victoria is under the microscope of the newly created Auditor General for Local Government for how it monitors its police budget.

Victoria is one of six municipalities that will undergo similar performance audits over the next 10 months. The city will be evaluated for its “operations and systems in regard to approving and monitoring the budget of the Victoria Police Department,” said Mark

Tatchell, deputy auditor general for local government. Port Alberni, Merritt, Williams Lake, Surrey and New Westminster will also be audited, while 13 other municipalities will undergo audits of their procurement and asset management processes.

Victoria was chosen based on a formula of population size, geography and because it is only one of 11 municipalities in the province with an independent police department, Tatchell said. Audit topics were chosen based on local government input, media

analysis and legislative parameters, he added. Once the Victoria audit is complete, City officials will have 45 days to look over the report and submit their own comments for final publication in March 2014. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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A 45-year-old Victoria man is facing firearms charges after he barricaded himself in his bathroom and started firing shots into the walls. Victoria Police Department officers arrived at a suite in the 200block of Gorge Rd. East around 8 a.m. Friday after a 911 caller said the man was possibly drunk and had a gun. Surrounding units were evacuated before a police negotiator tried to coax the man out of the bathroom. Instead, the man fired

around a dozen shots into the walls of the bathroom. When he eventually opened the door, he was hit with a conducted energy weapon by police. “A search of the suite revealed numerous shots had been fired into the walls of the bathroom,” said Const. Mike Russell. “Officers inspected neighbouring suites, but it appears none of the rounds made it through the walls.” The suspect was brought to hospital as a precautionary measure and will likely be facing numerous firearms-related charges, Russell said. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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A new day for Monday Rejuvenated Monday Magazine to hit newsstands on June 27 Beginning June 27, Black Press’ Monday Magazine is moving from an alternative news weekly to a comprehensive monthly arts and entertainment guide. Along with the revitalized magazine comes a revamped website with weekly blogs, videos and updates from our writers with plenty of room for readers to share their thoughts and ideas. Readers will also enjoy expanded arts and entertainment coverage twice weekly in Black Press’ community newspapers. “Monday has a solid reputation in the arts community,” said publisher Penny Sakamoto. “Now more than ever, Monday’s focus is celebrating the wealth of talent and culture our city offers.” After 39 years as Victoria’s premier weekly read, Black Press is excited to announce the new monthly iteration of its local flagship brand. Alongside the familiar voice of film reviewer Robert Moyes and the ever-popular horoscopes by Georgia Nicols, Monday will now feature CTV entertainment reporter Adam Sawatsky, fashion it-girl Emma Yardley, gastronaut Don Genova, arts

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Greater Victoria: boring but busy T

he tongue-in-cheek Boring Awards declared Victoria the fourth most boring city in Canada. Not only is Victoria dull, but its an underachiever in dullness. Ottawa was ranked the No. 1 most boring city, which is inhabited by even more bureaucrats than this region. With a little work (or not) Victoria could elevate itself to be the most boring place in the country. And that’s OK – boring is safe and steady. Not boring are near-riots every Saturday night as nightclubs let out, like in Vancouver; gangland shootings like in Surrey; and being ruled over by a chaotic administration like in Toronto (Rob Ford earned the Least Boring Canadian award). That kind of action is good for journalists, and bad for everyone else. Labelling Victoria as boring can be justified. It can be tough to find a good restaurant open after 9 p.m., which is the same time as when much of the downtown shuts down. The city once held a number of colourful 24-hour or late-night diners and coffee shops, and had a vigorous nightlife. Not so much in the past two decades. On the other hand, the region is so crammed with outdoor festivals, fairs, farmers markets, concerts and sporting events, it’s hard to find a weekend to relax. Just in the past few weekends we’ve had the Highland Games, the Luxton Pro Rodeo, the Oak Bay Tea Party, festivities at the University of Victoria with Congress 2013, the Goddess Run and the Bastion Grand Prix cycle races. Residents still have a big Canada Day party to look forward to, Buccaneer Days, the Buskers Festival, the Chalk Art Festival, Symphony Splash, the Saanich Fair, HarbourCats baseball, Highlanders soccer and Shamrocks lacrosse. Big celebrities and bands are coming here now – Sting and Jerry Seinfeld recently; Kiss and John Cleese in upcoming months. No longer do we peer across the water at Vancouver with envy. So is Victoria boring? If you’re looking to party until 6 a.m. or find a bistro at 2 a.m., yes, most likely. If you’re a family or a senior, the city can be boring and not boring in just the right doses. 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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lel set of hearings, which was the ne of Premier Christy Clark’s NDP’s stated preference, but in no first tasks of the new term circumstance does the province will be to resume trade talks have a veto. And the B.C. with Alberta and SaskatchLiberal government and ewan. Enbridge were careful to Several daunting tasks leave the door open for await. Clark must repair further talks. relations with Alberta PreA closer reading of mier Alison Redford after their comments shows B.C.’s theatrics over oil that the key difference at pipelines before the electhis stage is one of timtion, and prepare for the ing. results of a federal envi“The panel must deterronmental review of the mine if it is appropriate Enbridge Northern GateTom Fletcher to grant a certificate for way proposal in the fall. B.C. Views the project as currently Some people were surproposed on the basis prised on Friday when the of a promise to do more study and B.C. government released its final planning after the certificate is written submission to the federal granted,” Lake said. “Our governenvironmental review panel on ment does not believe that a certifiNorthern Gateway. It was widely cate should be granted before these interpreted as B.C.’s outright rejecimportant questions are answered.” tion of the project, but it’s not as According to Enbridge executive simple as that. Janet Holder, those important quesClark and B.C. Environment Mintions can’t all be answered until the ister Terry Lake signalled several hearings are over. The company times before the election that they maintains that every river crosswere not getting the answers they ing and spill response plan can’t be wanted from Enbridge. But they done in detail during the two-year stuck to the principle that the hearhearings. ings must be completed. B.C.’s final submission runs to The NDP repeated for months nearly 100 pages. It goes into detail that the B.C. Liberal government on the inconsistencies and unanhad forfeited its own review and swered questions on such vital tophanded jurisdiction over the enviics as whether diluted bitumen can ronmental assessment to Ottawa. In fact, a pipeline that runs across sink in water. In short, the province argues that two provinces is by definition a it can sink if the oil is in fresh water, matter of federal jurisdiction. B.C. or if it is exposed to weathering so could have held its own paral-

lighter fractions evaporate, or if it is mixed with sediments that increase its density. These are pertinent conditions if heavy oil were to leak into a river in springtime, when water runs fast and cold and brown with sediment. Then there are the obstacles presented by responding to a spill in remote wilderness and heavy snow. Given both provincial and aboriginal opposition in B.C., the Enbridge pipeline is unlikely to be imposed, and last week Conservative cabinet minister James Moore clearly ruled that out. The B.C. government has consistently maintained that the current project does not meet Clark’s often-repeated five conditions, including the vaguely defined “fair share” of revenues, and Moore said the federal government agrees with those conditions. The B.C. government has to face some other uncomfortable realities as well. If heavy oil pipelines are such a risk, how does B.C. manage the one that has stretched across remote and populated areas for 60 years? Does the government take a stand against new pipelines, and then watch as rail cars full of heavy oil cross those same rivers? No permit is required for that, and in fact there are more hazardous materials than oil moving by rail and road across the province today. –Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

‘The B.C. Liberal government and Enbridge were careful to leave the door open’

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A buck deer stands silhouetted in tall grass in Beacon Hill Park near the petting zoo. Deer remain a controversial subject in the Capital Region.

Readers respond: Senate, driving and taxes Sobering thought for Senate chamber Re: Elect Senate or abolish it (Our View, May 31) I think there is a simple solution to all the problems with the Canadian Senate: just convert the Senate chamber into a giant public bar and call it “The House of Drunken Second Thought.” This would not only stop the waste of taxpayers’ money but would also generate a lot of local revenue. Gordon Pollard Victoria

Garden City reputation at risk Tell me friend, when did the Capital Regional District abandon reason for madness? Thumbing its nose to scientific, economic, and social expertise and its own recommendations, the CRD will try and place a bio-solids plant firmly in an 1890 heritage middle-class neighbourhood. Liquid sewage processing is one thing but bio-solids processing is a high-risk proposition when shoe-horned into a high-density residential

area along-side schools, parks, grocery stores, etc. What?! There’s no buffer zone? Safety aside, morally you don’t put a pit bull into a playground full of children because it is safer for you. It’s just not compatible. Remember which way the wind blows in Victoria. Come on people it’s time to wake up and rein-in this CRD gone rogue. Victoria’s garden city reputation is at stake. Peter Wills Victoria West

Driving courtesy a two-way street I was amazed by the conclusion of the writer concerning her perception of the lack of courtesy of B.C. drivers. I frequently experience acknowledgement from other drivers when I extend courtesy to them and this encourages me to continue to do so. To categorize the driving habits of an entire province by personal experience is unrealistic. It is more likely her conclusion is more anecdotal than statistically correct. The letter writer says she

learned to drive in England. She also cites her latest example of lack of courtesy occurring in Oak Bay, an area with a large English expatriate population. Can she say with complete certainty where the “offending” driver learned to drive? As to the advice, “brighten up and smile, B.C.,” we do that already. Why wouldn’t we when we live in the best place on Earth? Ernest C. Knowles Victoria

Municipal tax increases out of line Our 2013 property tax assessments indicate that in Oak Bay there has been a 24-per-cent increase in municipal administrative costs. What could possibly account for such a huge increase in one year? Our property is on the Oak Bay/Victoria border so we pay taxes to Victoria as well – we can hardly wait to see the Blue Bridge cost overruns start coming in. Thank goodness the Local Auditor General will be looking into municipal expenses. Irene Monroe Victoria

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The war of words continues between B.C. Transit’s driver’s union and the company. On Thursday, Canadian Auto Workers Local 333 issued a statement blaming B.C. Transit’s leasing of six buses for shuttling cruise ship passengers between Ogden Point and downtown Victoria for what the union calls “repeated route cancellations.” The flash point appeared to be the cancellation of five trips on Monday, which union local president Ben Williams said was caused by a shortage of buses. “Those six buses are doing absolutely nothing while our bus riders are being inconvenienced, passed-up and overcrowded,” Williams said in a release. The union continues to take issue with the company’s leasing of six buses to the Greater Vitoria Harbour Authority, which contracted Wilson Transportation to supply drivers to run the shuttle service. Local 333 is in the midst of filing a grievance against B.C. Transit, stating that its leasing of buses for use by a private company violates the collective agreement between B.C. Transit and the driver’s union. Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton said in an email to the News that B.C. Transit “does not have vehicle shortages at this time.” “The five trips that were cancelled this past Monday were due to unforeseen, but common operational issues,” she wrote. “In the two weeks since the six buses were delivered to the GVHA, B.C. Transit has delivered 99.99 per cent of posted service.” ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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Admirals Road Corridor Improvements The Township of Esquimalt’s Engineering Department will be holding an Open House to gather public input into the design of the Admirals Road Corridor Improvement plan. This project will improve the busy commuter route between Maplebank Road and Lyall street. Engineering staff will be on hand to present the project plan and to seek public input on the final design of the project.

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More that 1.8 million people voted in the May 14 provincial election, for a turnout of 58 per cent of eligible voters, up from the all-time low of 51 per cent in 2009. The 2013 turnout rebounded to the same level as the 2005 election. Going back to 1983 vote, more than 70 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots, but the turnout steadily declined after that to 55 per cent in 2001. The number of eligible voters has risen over the years with population growth. As a result, the B.C. Liberals got nearly 44,000 more votes this year than they did in 2009, with the NDP total increasing by 24,000. Overall, 161,000 more people voted in this election compared to four years ago. Elections B.C. completed its final count last week, including

180,000 ballots cast by people outside their home constituencies. That was double the 2009 total for absentee ballots, and accounted for much of the increase in turnout over four years ago. Absentee ballots reversed one close result, giving NDP candidate Selina Robinson a 35-vote win over B.C. Liberal Steve Kim in Coquitlam-Maillardville. That result will be subject to a judicial recount, where a judge examines all 21,000 ballots to confirm the outcome. If the count is upheld, Robinson becomes the 34th NDP MLA, facing off against 49 B.C. Liberals in a legislature that has almost the same party division as in the past four years. Delta South independent Vicki Huntington and the B.C. Green Party’s Andrew Weaver in Oak Bay-Gordon Head round out the 85-seat legislature. In another close race, Saa-

nich North and the Islands, NDP candidate Gary Holman extended his margin of victory to 163 votes once absentee ballots were added to the electionnight total that had him 50 votes ahead. Once the results are made official today (June 5), MLAs can be sworn in and Premier Christy Clark can announce her cabinet lineup. Clark will also reveal where she will seek a seat, having lost Vancouver-Point Grey to the NDP’s David Eby. Clark has said several B.C. Liberal MLAs have offered to step aside for her, and she is considering running for a seat outside her home city of Vancouver. editor@vicnews.com

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Mad art show collects a crowd Online art grouping site creates connections Kyle Wells News staff

It’s nice to be in good company. That’s how the members of the MadArters group in Victoria feel, as they come together to host their first collective show and raise money for an art initiative. The show is a first for group members, who started getting in touch with each other about a year ago through a Victoria art group on meetup.com. There are 207 online members of the art group, 10 of whom have come together to form the MadArters and put on the show. Members of the MadArters get together regularly to attend shows, participate in art walks and generally discuss art. “Some are brand new to art shows and some of us are more experienced,” Aurafidelitie Arindam said. “The energy that’s come from it and motivation is really fascinating to me. Usually artists are so individual and isolated, but this has really brought us out.” Arindam is known for her paintings of botanical flowers, mainly in acrylics. She discovered her passion for flowers only after moving to Victoria and has now had showings at Butchart Gardens and Sooke Harbour House. She is moving into doing large seascapes and is still finding inspiration in her natural

see a range of paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and others. Arindam said it has been great to see it all come together. Putting on a show as a group also helps cut down the cost for each member, as opposed to hosting individual shows. “It’s a visionary way of bringing all the arts in Victoria together,” Arindam said. “We’re really proud of supporting that.” The MadArters have another show lined up, at the Zanzibar Café in Brentwood Bay this August. There will also be opportunities for new members to come aboard for future shows. An auction held at the show’s opening was also used a way to raise money for the development of the InterArts Centre for Creators. This initiative is an attempt to create a centre with resources such as a metalworks shop, office space, a 3-D printer Photo by Erhan Baydar and others available for memArtists Burcu Arat Sup, left, Susan Kerr, Natalia Mainprize, Melodie Hutmacher, Aura Arindam, ber artists. For the Love of Art runs until Diane Adolph, Gillian Redwood and Malcolm McCallum gather in front of some of Adolph’s Sunday (June 9) at the Commuartwork at the opening of For the Love of Art at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill. nity Arts Council of Greater Vicsurroundings on Vancouver Island, along keep motivated and to feel supported. And toria’s Arts Centre at Cedar Hill, inside the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre (3220 Cedar with the camaraderie she has found in the that’s very important for artists.” The artists in the group work with a wide Hill Rd.). group. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com “Working with a group is a great way to variety of mediums. Visitors can expect to

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Imagine a hybrid of Joan Jett and Veruca Salt, with a dash of Adele thrown in for good measure – that’s Victoria’s White Hot Jet, which released its debut single, Never Comin’ Down, on Monday. In October 2011, music producer James Kasper decided to hold auditions for an all-girl rock band, with the plan of launching the band six months later under his community record label Blue Water Gun Records. Through a series of transitions, auditions, long distance connections and chance meetings, the band came together. But instead of the estimated six months, it took a staggering 20 months to manifest. Now that White Hot Jet has its final lineup set and has rehearsed incessantly, they are ready for their official debut live performance this Friday (June 7) at Victoria’s Rehab Nightclub, 502 Discovery St. Doors open at 9 p.m., with special guests This Day Burns opening the show at 10. Tickets are $12 in advance, call 778-265-8462 to reserve or for more information. llavin@vicnews.com

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Correction A story on gospel trio Tenore (News, May 29), misidentified the group’s name. Three-time Gospel Music Association of Canada award winners Tenore perform June 7 at Saanich Baptist Church, 4347 Wilkinson Rd. The News apologizes for any confusion caused by the error.

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University of Victoria grad and Olympic rower Barney Williams is one of the dignitaries who helped kick off the celebration of the university’s new $77-million athletics complex CARSA, the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities.

Two-year countdown for athletics complex UVic celebrates construction of major hub for sports in Victoria Edward Hill News staff

When Olympian Barney Williams looks at the new recreation complex taking shape at the University of Victoria, he can imagine his kids reaping the rewards. Williams, a UVic graduate and 2004 Olympics silver medallist in rowing, last week helped kick off the two-year countdown to the opening of CARSA – the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities. The $77-million project aims to be the next jewel in the crown of Victoria’s sports facilities. “I’ve got three kids who in all likelihood will go to school here. Having better facilities for the next generation is an exciting reality,” said Williams,. “Look at PISE, the rugby centre in Langford, the Common-

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state-of-the-art fitness centre, a rowing centre, an 18-metre climbing tower, 2,000-seat gym, a field house, a sports injury clinic and facilities for CanAssist, which creates technical devices for people with disabilities. It will also become home to a new rugby training centre. The centre will have a fivelevel parkade. Williams said while the McKinnon gym and the off-campus Ian Stewart complex are excellent training facilities, they are falling behind in terms of attracting elite athletes and future Olympians. UVic has had more than 160 alumni participate in Olympic Games as athletes or coaches. UVic awarded Campbell Construction Ltd. the $58.6 million construction contract. Architectural and engineering services, permits, consultation costs and outfitting the building with gear is budgeted at about $19 million. CARSA is due to open in the spring of 2015. See uvic.ca/ carsa. editor@saanichnews.com

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en route to the Port of Vancouver. “Obviously, there’s a lot of industry going on around the waterways … so the restrictions could very well have an effect on eliminating economic activity and negatively affecting the overall Canadian economy,” said Darlene Hollstein, GVCC chair. The Chamber wants the federal government to clearly state how they plan to fund the necessary monitoring of the proposed conservation area, as well as undertake a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether a conservation designation is the best mechanism to protect the area, which would stretch from Gabriola Island to the Haro Strait. “There are still a lot of questions about how this is going to impact our industry,” Hollstein said. Full details on the policies can be found at victoriachamber.ca. editor@vicnews.com

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High speed chase Russ Hayes Racing Cycling Club athlete Michael Van Den Ham leads the pack during the 21st annual Bastion Square Grand Prix on Fort Street in downtown Victoria on Sunday. Curtis Dearden won the elite men’s race and Kristine Brynjolfson won the women’s elite. The cycling series, featuring some of Canada’s top riders also included time trials on Dallas Road and a road race in Metchosin kicking off the 2013 Victoria cycling festival. See victoria-cycling.com. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

KidSport hits 5,000 mark Travis Paterson

Gabe Campbell, left, and Bracia Tyler will play for their respective Victoria IceHawks hockey teams next year. They received the 4,999th and 5,000th grants given out by KidSport Victoria since it started here in 2000. “It’s completely coincidental that they are from the same sport and organization,” said KidSport Victoria chair Patti Hunter.

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B.C. track championship Thomas Getty of Mount Douglas secondary does a shoulder check on Adam Marshall of Langley’s Brookswood secondary before winning the senior boys 800-metre final in Langley on the weekend. Ben Weir of Glenlyon Norfolk won the 1500m and 3000m senior boys races. Saeed Shokoya of St. Michaels University School won the senior boys 100m dash. See bctfa.ca/results. html for full high school results.

The benefits are immeasurable but the numbers aren’t. Last week KidSport Greater Victoria made Victoria Minor Hockey Association players Gabriel Campbell, 15, and Bracia Tyler, 11, the 4,999th and 5,000th kids to receive a grant towards the cost of registration in organized sports. “As a single mom of a very active teenage boy, the funding I received from KidSport this years, and in past years, has been vital in allowing Gabe to participate in hockey,” said Melanie Matherly, Campbell’s mom. Campbell is student at Spectrum Community School where he’s part of the Spectrum Hockey Academy. KidSport helps him play midget hockey for the Victoria IceHawks, as he hopes to play hockey at university while pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. Not bad for a kid who was once considered “at risk” for behavioural issues. “His dedication to hockey has positively impacted every aspect of his life,”

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Matherly said. Without KidSport, Tyler would also be on the sidelines. Bracia has a twin brother and the costs for sports, hockey especially, climb in a hurry for the family, just as it does for hundreds of families in Victoria. KidSport started in Victoria in 2002 and funded 86 children for a season of sport. In 2012, KidSport Victoria helped more than 800

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Historically, KidSport Victoria’s top funded sports have been soccer, with 1,491 children funded at a cost of $275,300; hockey, with 771 children funded at a cost of $171,430; football, 293 kids, $103,300; baseball, 504 kids at $56,600; and lacrosse, 343 kids, $52,700. For more information or to donate, visit kidsportvictoria.ca. sports@vicnews.com

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2-BDRM INDEPENDANT LIVING CONDO. $245,000. Rosebank Gardens is a very well-managed 55+ complex with 24 hr management and security. Daily meals & weekly housekeeping services. Bright, top floor, 2-bdrm corner unit. Ray Kong, Fair Realty (250)590-7011.

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

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ROYAL OAK/GLANFORD w/ 2 bdrm suite. Located on quiet cul-de-sac, 2,200 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms up & 2 down, 7,000 sq.ft. lot. 546 Leaside Ave. Call 250-595-8278.

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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.

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.

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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GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233. VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$850, suits students, disability. Rent negotible. 778-977-8288.

LANSDOWNE CHARACTER home, 3,900 sq ft, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, ¼ acre, sunny exposure, magnificent gardens, views, suite, office, carport, garage, close to all amenities. Private sale $889,000, brochure avail., gebridges@shaw.ca or Judi 250-370-9517. No agents.

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

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

CONSTRUCTION TOOLSHilti Makita, Ridgid, Bostitch and more. Call (250)479-3950. DIGITAL CANNON camera, used once. Office Steno chair, Maroon colour with arms. Call (250)380-4092. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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

FOR SALE by owner- Beach Drive Chemainus- Creekside 1100 sq ft main, open plan kitchen/dining. Oak floors, living room, 2 bdrms up, 2 down 1.5 baths. Finished basement, detached dbl garage. Walk to schools, beach & park. Shopping close by. $304,900. Call 250-246-9370 after 6 PM.

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

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2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. En suite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

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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.

NIKKORMAT FT 2 film camera PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $500. (250)595-5727.

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384 ESQUIMALT. X-LARGE Studio & 2 bdrm. New windows, free HT, H/W, parking & storage. Security cams/entrance. $700+ & $940+. Avail now or June 1st. Call 250-590-3055. SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230

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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

.Cordon Place 1550 Richmond Ave. Victoria. 1 & 2 Bdrm in well maint’d building. Call 250-598-6774.

GORDON HEAD/ Uvic. 2bdrm ground level, private entrance, partly furnished. Utils incld. NS/ NP/ ND. Avail. now. $1200./mo (250)472-1433. LANGFORD: 2-BDRM, in suite laundry, parking, lots of closets. NS/NP. $1100. heat & lights incld. (250)686-4445. MARIGOLD AREA- 1 large bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217. NORTH SAANICH- 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $750+ utils, W/D, close to bus route. NS/NP. Avail June 15. (250)656-5475. SIDNEY: 2 bdrm, lrg backyard, gardens. 12x12 insulated shed. N/S. $1100+ utils. Avail. June 15th. Call 250-888-5972.

CARS 1989 CADILLAC Seville STSall bells & whistles, pearl white w/tan leather upholstery, 150,000 km. 2nd owner, all records, immaculate condition. 250-658-1053, 250-888-4406. 2002 MUSTANG Convertible w/black racing stripes, lighted roll bar, low definition tires and mag wheels, runs great. Great Grad gift. Call (250)724-2092. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

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

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BEAUTIFUL LIVE / WORK Loft-style townhouse, Reflections Building, Langford. 1629 sq.ft. 19’ ceilings, 3-bdrm + den. 2 baths, laundry rm, huge kitchen, 4 SS Appl’s, granite c tops, F/P, patio, dbl garage. 2 ground lvl entrances, rooftop pool and running track. Close to schools, Colwood Golf Club. All amenities incl. NS/NP. $1850./mo. I year lease. Avail July 1st. Call (250)516-6813.

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.

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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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PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

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2000 JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltd. Gold, with tan leather. New Michelin, new brakes, service records avail. 193,000 km.$5500. Rob (250)517-0885

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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.

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

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

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

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FURNITURE REFINISHING

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

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

GARDENING

STEPS, DECKS, Fence, Pro Paint, drywall, repairs, small jobs. Ext/Int. (250)588-3744.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn or moss? No job too big. Aerating, pwr raking, pruning. Weed, moss, blackberry, stump & ivy rmvl. 25yrs exp.

CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364. AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

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

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

ELECTRICAL

778-678-2524 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. INTELLIGENT IRRIGATION Eco-friendly, cost-saving maintenance, installations, free est. Call Christian 250-508-0502. LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373. SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481 TWO BROTHERS Lawn & Garden. Mowing, Clean-Ups, Garden Maint. (250)888-8461

YARD ART

Tree, Hedge & Shrub Pruning Lawn Care. 250-888-3224

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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

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Rotary club donation a big boost for Cool Aid Renovations aim to create more welcoming environment at activity centre Don Descoteau News staff

A major influx of cash will help make some valuable improvements to the Victoria Cool Aid Society’s Downtown Activity Centre on Pandora Avenue. The funding, including $80,000 from the Rotary Club of Victoria, will help make the facility more user friendly and brighten it up, said centre co-ordinator Donna McKenna. “It’s incredibly exciting,” she said, adding the support from Rotary primarily allowed the project to move forward. “The renovations we needed were costed out at $114,000, which absolutely does not exist in my operating budget at the centre.” The commitment from the service club prompted Cool Aid to apply for a gaming grant, which kicked in the remaining $34,600 for the project, McKenna said. “That meant it was all a go and we could get it all done at once.” Having run the centre for eight years, McKenna has been keen to

improve the facility, which provides recreation opportunities and life skills training to Victoria’s homeless community, individuals at risk of homelessness and those living in poverty. But money has always been the stumbling block and only surface changes, such as a coat of fresh paint, have been able to be done. “Local Rotarians wanted to make a significant contribution that would help others for many years to come,” said club president Rosalind Scott. “We chose the Downtown Community Centre because of its dedication to youth and adults who need help and are taking steps to improve their own health and situation.” The renovation project, due to start in late June and be completed in mid-August, includes a makeover of the front entrance, better lighting in several areas, new washroom fixtures and shower facilities, expansion of computer facilities and improvements to the gymnasium. McKenna said freshening up the facility will not only provide a more welcoming, safe environment for regular users, it will help to avoid stigmatizing youth using the facility Friday nights next fall and winter in its role with the Out of the Rain shelter program. “Some of the shelters, they have to enter through a back door or someplace where it’s dark.” ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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