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A new survey suggests more than a quarter of Greater Victoria employers plan to hire more staff this summer, largely thanks to an upswing in the construction and tourism sectors. The Manpower employment outlook survey found 27 per cent of surveyed employers in the region plan to hire in the upcoming quarter (from July to September), while only three per cent of employers are planning cutbacks. Removing seasonal hiring data, the survey shows an 11 per cent increase in planned hiring from the same time in 2012, said Jeff Polkinghorne, Manpower spokesman. The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is tracking a similar trend, said chief executive officer Bruce Carter. “We’re certainly seeing increased activity, really, across all sectors,” he said. Tech manufacturing, knowledge-based service providers and the marine sectors have never been stronger in Victoria, Carter said. “The anecdotal evidence I’m hearing is there’s a lot more U.S. cash in the local system, which would indicate there are more U.S. tourists returning, and that there’s more disposable income from those tourists.” dpalmer@vicnews.com
Jillian McCue, 9, is surrounded by a curious herd of pygmy goats at the Beacon Hill Children’s Farm. McCue is championing a bylaw change in Saanich to allow small goats on residential properties. Kyle Slavin/News staff
Animal advocate goes for the goat Grade 4 student organizes lobby effort to allow goats in residential Saanich Kyle Slavin News staff
Residents in suburban Saanich can raise chickens on their property, and in one case, even cattle. A nine-year-old girl is petitioning the municipality to add goats to the list of allowable residential farm animals. Jillian McCue says there are a slew of benefits to owning a goat – something she hopes to be able to do at her Gordon Head home in the near future, if she can garner support from Saanich. “One of the reasons is they eat grass, so the
air- and sound-polluting lawn mowers wouldn’t have to be used as frequently. “Also goats aren’t too noisy if you give them enough attention, and their manure is a great garden fertilizer, and it isn’t too smelly,” she said. “Also they give milk.” The Grade 4 student at Hillcrest elementary has collected 132 signatures from neighbours supporting her initiative, and mailed it, along with an information package, to municipal hall last week. “I’m very impressed with what she’s doing. She’s quite passionate about this, and she’s done a great job” said Rich McCue, her dad. Currently Saanich’s animals bylaw, as it relates to goats on residential properties, allows for a maximum of two goats on a parcel of land with an area of at least 1.6 acres. Coun. Dean Murdock, who helped champion
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Rude awakening for Saanich man
Police are looking for public help to solve an assault on a 39-year-old Saanich man last Sunday. The man was sleeping at a home in the 1800block of Adanac St. when he received blows to his head and face, from an unknown person, and which required hospitalization. Another resident of the home, described as a rooming house, heard the victim yelling for help at 5:30 a.m. Interviews with other residents bore little information. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saanich major crime tip line at 250-475-4356, or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477.
Saanich aims to toughen tree bylaws
Saanich is hosting an open house on proposed changes to its tree preservation bylaw to further protect the urban forest within the municipality. Saanich wants to halt a trend that has seen a 2.5 per cent reduction of the urban forest canopy between 2005 and 2009. The public open house is June 18, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Golf Course banquet room. See saanich.ca under Community Engagement for more.
Claremont hosts Good News Choir
The Victoria Good News Choir has its season end concert on Sunday, June 16, 3 p.m. at The Ridge Theatre at Claremont secondary, 4980 Wesley Rd. The choir is made up of children joining their parents and grandparents to make unique music, arranged by singer and director, Louise Rose. Tickets $15; children 12 and under free. See victoriagoodnewschoir.com.
At the Cottonwood preschool on the Queen Alexandra Centre grounds, Mohamed Amer, 4, and Ella and Liam Shaw, both 5, take a gander at a first edition 1957 Cat in the Hat, signed and donated to the centre by Dr. Seuss himself, more than 50 years ago. A local doctor spotted the book at an auction in Victoria and has donated it back to the Saanich-based medical centre for children. Edward Hill/News staff
Lost for decades, Cat in the Hat comes home Doctor returns 1957 edition signed by Dr. Seuss to Queen Alexandra Centre Edward Hill News staff
More than 50 years ago, The Cat in the Hat arrived at the doorstep at the Queen Alexandria Solarium in Saanich, a 1957 first edition signed by Dr. Seuss himself. Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, was known for sending his books to children’s hospitals, and he dedicated this copy to the sick kids of the Solarium, now called the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health. But like the mischievous and enigmatic Cat that disappeared, the book vanished at some point in the following decades. It only surfaced in January this year in a Kilshaw’s auction, and by a stroke of fate, medical doctor looking for furniture recognized its significance, and ponied up the hard cash.
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“I went to the auction specifically to return (the book) to its previous owner,” said Dr. Robert O’Connor, a GP who’s opened a practice in Metchosin. “The book is dedicated to the children of the Queen Alexandra Centre. I wanted to send it back where it’s supposed to be, rather than sitting on someone’s bookshelf.” Kilshaw’s estimated the signed copy would fetch a few hundred dollars, but O’Conner entered into a bidding war that he won for $550 – “under budget,” he said. He verified the authenticity of the Dr. Seuss signature with Neil Williams, an expert in children’s books in Victoria. “The book was intact. No one coloured in it or ripped out pages,” said O’Connor, who relocated from Twillingate, NL, in November 2011. “I sat down and read the story. I hadn’t read it for a while.” He noted that Kilshaw’s and Williams waived their fees once they understood the book would be donated, once again, to the Queen Alexandra Centre. Through the auction process, O’Connor discovered the book had been sold for 25 cents at a garage
sale at Goward House in 1992 to a woman who collected children’s books. She didn’t notice it was a signed edition until 2002, when she took it off the shelf to read to her young daughter, who it happens was treated at QACCH.
“The book is dedicated to the children of the Queen Alexandra Centre. I wanted to send it back where it’s supposed to be.” – Dr. Robert O’Connor “The book somehow got lost. There is no history of when it came here. It was at least in the late 1950s or early ‘60s,” said Jessica Woollard with the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, which is on the QACCH grounds and helps support the centre. “There is no record on how it ended up across the road in a rummage sale.” Woollard said the foundation has received some interesting donations in its time – most recently $10,000 from old gold fillings from
two dentists; and $1,100 from the outcome of a contest via Twitter by the owner of the Indianapolis Colts football team – but the Dr. Seuss book holds a special place in their hearts. “We know how significant Dr. Seuss is to kids, and for a centre that helps kids with special needs this is amazing,” she said. “It’s hard to believe we have this book with his signature.” The centre plans to display the book in a glass case that is kidhigh, which is on permanent loan from O’Connor. The Cat in the Hat was highly innovative children’s writing for its day – and now – in terms of weaving together layered storytelling, education and entertainment. O’Connor said the famed author likely recognized the Queen Alexandra Solarium as innovative itself, due to it’s pastoral location by the ocean that offered alternative therapy for kids with polio and tuberculosis. The Cat in the Hat is a story written for Victoria he said, as it starts out with kids stuck inside on a rainy day. “I’m happy the book has a good home.”
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Jessica Tamas picks borage at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific for use at the garden's restaurant. The garden will be participating in Canada’s inaugural Garden Day on Friday.
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The Capital Regional District invites you to comment on potential biosolids energy centre siting at a public open house in your community. Come and learn more about the various components of the Core Area Wastewater Treatment Program, biosolids digestion process, and the two biosolids sites being considered. The CALWMC would like to receive public input on the preferred site and the criteria that will be used to evaluate them. Plan to attend any of these public consultions and share your comments with us. Eight open houses have been scheduled throughout the Core Area: Esquimalt - Royal Canadian Esquimalt Legion 622 Admirals Road Monday, June 17, 2013 from 4 - 8 pm
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific free today Canada’s inaugural Garden Day happens today (June 14) and Saanich’s Horticulture Centre of the Pacific is opening its doors to mark the occasion. Guests can access and tour the gardens, located at 505 Quayle Rd., for free between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Canada’s
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19, 4 to 8 p.m. at Frank Hobbs elementary school gym, 3875 Haro Rd. Saanich Parks with LADR Landscape Architects and the Cadboro Bay Residents Association have been working on revising the comprehensive plan for Cadboro-Gyro Park. Residents are encouraged to view and comment on proposed changes to the park, and Saanich staff will be on hand to answer questions.
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t’s taken only three years for the Victoria International Buskers Festival to face cutbacks and feel a funding squeeze. The festival that draws entertainers from around the world, and several hundred thousand people downtown, estimated it generated some $3 million in economic activity over the week-long event last year. Like Symphony Splash, JumpShip, and Canada Day and B.C. Day celebrations, the buskers festival is concentrated in the picturesque Inner Harbour and Government Street, where people from all corners of Greater Victoria stream in for free (or donation-based) public summer festivals and entertainment. What’s concerning about cutbacks at the busker festival – cuts in expenses like portable toilets and grandstand seating – isn’t that it was denied funding by the B.C. Arts Council, but that the vast majority of grants from local governments comes from the City of Victoria. Victoria is giving about $9,000 in grants plus in-kind services from city staff. The Capital Region granted the festival about $7,000, funding ultimately gleaned from 13 CRD municipalities. Residents from Saanich, the West Shore, Esquimalt, Oak Bay and areas farther afield enjoy the benefits of downtown summer festivals, but their respective municipal governments nearly get off nearly scot free. Victoria’s relatively small number of taxpayers help foot a disproportionate amount of the bill for what are regional events that showcase the city. The inequitable funding for these festivals could be the best argument yet for regional amalgamation. As the seat of government, the home to many jobs and businesses, and the hub for tourism, downtown Victoria needs to remain vibrant, active and an attractive place to visit. Through the CRD, local governments need to find a cost sharing formula that allows stable, long-range funding for events in the core. Allowing festivals to scrape by year after year is bad for tourism and bad for the city’s reputation. Our many local governments need to think about the greater good of the city beyond their own borders. 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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ward because months of depression ost parents worry when their children begin driving. had left him increasingly suicidal. “I spoke to an They warn teens emergency room doctor about the risks. and a psychiatric nurse,” In 2011, despite that he wrote. “They asked if I care and concern, 291 had a plan to kill myself.” British Columbians died in People are only car crashes. admitted if they have That same year, 526 mapped out a specific people took their own plan to take their own lives – 80 per cent more lives, he learned. than those killed in car “I didn’t have a plan so crashes. I went home,” Beharry Road crashes don’t Michelle Fortin recalled. come close to taking the Guest Comment And a month later, toll of mental illness and he tried to kill himself. problem substance use. ER staff aren’t at fault. They send Why don’t we, as a society, urge people away because there are no parents to have serious talks with treatment spaces. their children about those risks? The community social services Stigma, in part. sector plays a huge role in No one tells cancer patients to addressing mental illness and buck up and wish their infirmities substance abuse. away. But people with mental But every day, we turn people illness routinely face prejudice and away, or place them on long wait a dismissive attitude. lists. Budget freezes and cuts and a People who have an obvious lack of integrated responses have illness tend to get help. At the least, created a crisis emergency rooms provide urgent The cost for it all is enormous. care. Those with a mental illness A 2010 study estimated the cost and substance abuse issues face a to the economy due to lost work tougher reality. days was $50 billion a year. Add Joshua Beharry wrote about the damage to families, the costs of his experiences in a Vancouver homelessness and health care and newspaper last month. In 2009, at 22, he went to a hospital emergency the total rises sharply.
Former senator Michael Kirby, the first chairman of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, noted mental health and substance use represent about 35 per cent of the disease burden in Canada, yet receive about five per cent of the resources.
“Road crashes don’t come close to taking the toll of mental illness and problem substance use.” Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, noted this year that lack of political leadership has left this province with a fragmented, inadequate system of supports for youth facing mental illness. A new government has the chance to address these problems, and provide adequate resources and a collaboration strategy linking health and social services sectors. We should make sure mental health and problem substance use services step out of the shadows. Michelle Fortin is chairwoman of the B.C. Addiction Specialists and Allied Professionals.
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Bach to the beach Reynolds secondary school students, Jacob Gallant, left, Shanae Atkinson and Fiona Gregg play at Bach to the Beach concert at Willows Beach Park last weekend. Secondary students from Reynolds, Mount Doug and Oak Bay high schools and others in School District 61 joined together to play for a group of about 60 people at the park.
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LETTERS Eliminating fiefdoms benefit for police Re: The time has come for a regional police force (News, June 12) Colin Nielsen is absolutely correct in stating the need for regional policing in Greater Victoria. If nothing else, it would eliminate the little fiefdom and the do-nothing attitude that pervades the Oak Bay Police Department, which inhales 18 per cent of the municipality’s budget and contributes little. If we can get the justice minister to approve this, can regional government be far behind? Chris Martin Oak Bay
Target marketing plan offensive use of jingle Has anyone else been outraged by Target Canada’s TV ad campaign, which uses the theme for Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood? I was shocked that the late Fred Rogers’ company would give Target permission to use this song to convince Canadians they are a friendly, neighbourhood store. I contacted Rogers’ company, and in an email was told they are not allowed to comment on my question due to their arrangement with Target. I asked them if Target made a large donation to their company and/or to some charitable organization in exchange for permission to use this song, but again they would not answer.
While Target has, at least in the U.S., agreed not to sell genetically engineered salmon in its stores – a positive step – for the most part we are getting another version of Wal-Mart, Safeway, Costco, etcetera. Most of the products they sell can be bought in Canadian chain stores like London Drugs and Shoppers Drug Mart anyway. Do we need another U.S. corporate store selling the same toxic chemicals packaged as food, shampoo, laundry detergent, etc.? I for one will not be setting foot in any Target store, and will continue to try and support local businesses who sell non-GMO, organic, local and sustainable food and other products. Helene Harrison Victoria
Ticketman strikes at unsuspecting parkers Recently, I parked my small motorcycle in an off-street embayment. To leave a car length open as a courtesy on this unmetered street, my bike was partially over the yellow line, not blocking access, safety or line of sight. But little escapes the steely eye, steely will and steely mind of Ticketman and this transgression was pounced upon with ticket writing efficiency. I certainly learned my lesson, better to use more area and prevent a fellow motorist from also parking. Sleep well, citizens, your civic
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Gouging seniors could be taken a step further I think Premier Christy Clark is right to support the health authorities’ policy of charging care home residents $25 a month to rent a wheelchair. It is another good way to squeeze more money out of our poorest and most vulnerable citizens. But this policy clearly doesn’t go far enough. A lot more money could be obtained, for example, by charging residents $25 a month to rent a bed. And those who couldn’t afford to pay that much needn’t be left out. They could be offered a sleeping bag for $15 a month or a mat on the floor for just $5 a month. Gordon Pollard Victoria
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An annual arts festival expected to attract up to 200,000 people to downtown Victoria won’t be receiving provincial funding, leaving its organizer with difficult cost-cutting decisions. The free Victoria International Buskers Festival takes place July 19 to 28, featuring actors, musicians, dancers and acrobats from countries as far away as Japan. Organizer John Vickers announced last week he was rejected for B.C. Arts Council and B.C. community gaming grants, despite receiving $20,000 from the province in 2012. “It’s a bitter pill to swallow when you feel you’re doing this for a better downtown, and dur-
ing the festival itself we really don’t make a lot of revenue,” Vickers said. “I’m looking at cutting back on portable washrooms and seating, for starters.” Last year, the festival created $3 million in direct and indirect spending in the Capital Region, prompting the Capital Regional District and City of Victoria to renew $16,500 in grants for this year’s event. But Vickers said even with strong corporate sponsors, the public funding isn’t enough. “Our annual budget is around $165,000 and we are busy throughout the year. I get $9,000 a year from City of Victoria, but I don’t get that until the month of the festival … it’s just a struggle,” he said. Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin said he’d like to see a regional discussion on funding down-
town summer festivals. “Does every community (in the CRD) have a small Canada Day festival, for example, or does everyone contribute to the $200,000 to $300,000 festival that happens in the downtown core? It’s recognizing that these events promote the region,” Fortin said. The City also provides in-kind services like garbage collection, tenting and labour hours for many festivals when it can, Fortin added. The CRD awarded the buskers festival with a $7,000 grant, but Vickers said his society doesn’t qualify for a portion of the much more stable $2 million allotted by the CRD in operating grants. “Operating grants tend to be for larger organizations doing year-round programming,” said James Lam, the CRD’s arts development program manager.
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“We want to try and minimize the disruption to neighbourhoods so people can continue to enjoy their property, but at the same time we don’t want to unnecessarily constrain people’s ability to grow food and raise livestock,” Murdock said. “It would be a balance, and we’d have to make sure we did a full process, much like we did with chickens, to explore the possibilities and implications.” Saanich pound inspector Susan Ryan says it’s probably best if goats and residential neighbourhoods don’t mix. “They cause problems, as far as smells and noises. We get complaints from people about smells even on agricultural properties,” she said. “And (goats) can usually lead to an increase in rats, flies, birds – depending on how the animals are fed.” McCue points to Seattle as
a city that successfully passed a goat bylaw, and a city whose lead Saanich should follow, she says. Don Jordan, executive director of the Seattle Animal Pound, says he’s not aware of a single complaint that’s been lodged in that city relating to smelly or noisy goats. Seattle’s backyard goat bylaw passed in 2007 and allows for pygmy, dwarf and miniature goats. The animals must be licensed, neutered and dehorned to be kept. “I think we’ve got less than a dozen (goats) licensed in all of Seattle,” Jordan said. “City council’s had a desire to renew urban farming. … This was another effort to have more sustainable living.” Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Andrew Weaver signed McCue’s goat petition during the election campaign last month, and says he’s impressed by what she is doing.
“She made a very compelling case (for me to sign it). I thought, ‘This is a kid who’s taken democracy into her own hands. She’s amazing,’” Weaver said. “She was articulate, she was passionate, she had done her research, and it was a very well-written, sensible petition. I want to support a child like this.” While he supports the idea, Weaver joked that even if the bylaw was changed, he’s too busy to own a goat. McCue says she’s looking forward to getting a response from Saanich, and hopefully seeing the issue come up on a council agenda in the near future. “I’m trying to get goats to live in Saanich. They’re about the same size as dogs, and, like dogs, if you treat them well and take care of them, they won’t be (problematic),” McCue said. “And they’re cute and cuddly, as well.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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But first, the city needs to sort out a lease with the province and enforcement options with Transport Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and possibly even the Canadian Coast Guard. “Our staff is very concerned about the costs, as I am,” Young said. The CRD will be circulating a public questionnaire throughout the summer about all five harbour areas in the region to ask residents what they value, how they use the spaces and what concerns they have about future development. Victoria, for its part, will continue to play musical chairs with various federal departments while it looks for a way to keep the Gorge from returning to its former polluted state. “I realize there are jurisdictional clouds hanging over this body of water, but it’s our hope the City of Victoria will take swift action to resolve this,” Ages said.
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considerations. I believe strongly that the advocate must be free to hold government policy makers to account. In order to do that, the advocate must enjoy the same independence as the ombudsperson, the auditor general and the representative for children and youth. A day before the legislature adjourned, NDP seniors critic Katrine Conroy (Kootenay West) introduced the Representative for Seniors Act to “establish an independent office of investigation.” This private member’s bill died on the order paper. The question now is: Will the Liberals give Bill 10 a second look? Will they invest the seniors’ advocate with real authority? If you share my concern about this critical appointment then you have to help. Just grab your scissors, cut this column out of the paper and mail it to Premier Christy Clark, Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville St, Victoria, B.C. V8V 2L8. This will accomplish two things: Encourage the premier to take a second look; and spare me the humiliation of eating more crow. ●
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“It’s where things get a little fuzzy. Is financial abuse by an Internet friend or lover any different from being taken advantage of by a flesh and blood person that you have a relationship with? Or is it fraud by a stranger?” said Charmaine Spencer, a lawyer and adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University whose speciality is older adult abuse issues. But the situation is far from hopeless. “The Vancouver Island Health Authority has the right to enter a home and investigate reports of abuse,” said Dianne de Champlain, community education co-ordinator of the Victoria Women’s Transition House. “As well, the Public Guardian and Trustee is a very good entry point for people who are aware of a potentially abusive relationship.” Although it’s important that seniors who are feeling abused or threatened tell someone about their problem and seek help, statistics say that won’t happen.So it’s vital that friends, relatives and neighbours are aware of the potential for abuse. If abuse is suspected, concerns should be reported to VIHA, the Public Guardian and Trustee, the police or to one of the other organizations in the community who deal with elder abuse issues. One of the most remarkable of Tait’s activities arose from a coping mechanism she embraced during her own period of recovery. She discovered yoga at Transition House and now teaches the activity at various community centres and seniors’ residences. “I may not be a good mediator, but I’m a good, moving meditator,” she said with a laugh. Should you or someone you know need help, or for more information on this topic, contact victimlinkbc.ca or call them at 1-800-563-0808. You may also contact the Vancouver Island Health Authority at viha.ca or by calling 250-370-8323. ● editor@oakbaynews.com
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Former teacher and school principal Dave Caddell and his wife lived for 34 years in two of our smaller CRD municipalities. They thought smaller was better until they moved to Saanich (Cordova Bay) four years ago. They are impressed with how well every service in Saanich operates. “From the mayor on down (or up) people and resources make this, in my opinion, the ideal size for a municipality.” He is an active volunteer with the Saanich Emergency program, a ham radio operator, gardener and a weaver with two floor looms. He also enjoys managing mason bees and teaching about these and other native pollinators.
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What is your favourite Saanich destination or activity? Why? Grant Park, Boulderwood Hill, Mt. Doug Park, and the Lochside Trail for hiking and biking. I also enjoy the beach at Cordova Bay.
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What’s at the top of your bucket list? I believe the “bucket list” idea is overrated. For me good health, hobbies, gardening, community involvement, travel and exercise top my list for a balanced lifestyle. A sense of humour also goes a long way in life.
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What is your proudest achievement? Family and career. If I had to do it all over I would marry the same girl (now 50 years married), enjoy our children and grandchildren and have the same rewarding career in education both as teacher and school principal. I taught in four schools and was principal of six schools. This was over 34 years in two provinces and in three districts. My wife jokes that I couldn’t hold a job!
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Sheila Woloshyn retired from The Bay in October of 2009 and hasn’t sat still since. She volunteers with the Ukrainian Cultural Center, Cordova Bay 55+ Centre and organizes lunch for The Bay retirees once a month, which helps to keep to her mentally and physically alert. She has lived in Saanich for 40 years, the last 17 in Cordova Bay. She enjoys taking her twin grandsons to the beach to play on the sand bars. She enjoys the 55+ Centre’s activities such as the studio group and choir and finds the geneology group is helpful, as she is working on a family reunion. ●
Maura Dunn has lived here for more than 40 years and enjoys the people, weather and lovely gardens. As a young person she started teaching children swimming lessons. Then in her 20’s she taught skiing to young beginners and volunteered at the Children’s Hospital in Montreal, reading to children before bedtime. In Victoria she worked at the schools, teaching reading and math. She also volunteered with Girl Guides, Pathfinders, the Commonwealth Games in Victoria and at Beacon Community services obtaining drivers for seniors and with a Sidney earthquake awareness group. ●
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The longest-serving president of the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society, Sid Emmanuel served the four Filipino-Canadian associations for more than 30 years in numerous volunteer roles such as moving people, building maintenance, kitchen duties, conflict/ crisis management and administration. He volunteered at Anawim House Victoria, belonged to church choirs, folk dancing groups and was an avid tennis player. Though single, he is like a doting parent to the Filipino-Canadian community – serving meals to the needy, attending to the sick and homeless, fundraising for various causes. ●
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Jewish chorale visits Victoria
As part of Congregation Emanu-El’s 150th anniversary, Seattle’s Jewish Chorale will hold a special concert on Sunday, June 16 at the synagogue, 1461 Blanshard St., at 2 p.m. The 36-member chorale will perform traditional music reflecting the richness and diversity of Jewish culture. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Long and McQuade, Russell Books, Ivy’s Bookshop, Tanner’s in Sidney and at the door. For more information, visit congregationemanu-el.ca or call 250-382-0615.
Workshop with The Whale filmmaker
CineVic is excited to announce that Suzanne Chisholm, producer of The Whale, is presenting a workshop about film production for independent filmmakers. Chisholm will start with the basics, discuss project management and share her experi-
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Matt Patriquin remembers the first triathlon he ever did. It was four years ago this weekend at Elk Lake. “Even though I hadn’t done one before, I picked the half-iron,” he recalled over coffee on a break from his day job at Fort Street Cycle. While he admits tackling such distances – a 1.9-kilometre swim, 90K bike ride and 21.1K run – might have seemed to some a brutal way to break into the sport, it gave him a taste of what he could accomplish in this multi-discipline fitness test. “You get bitten by the ‘tri bug’ and once you’ve done one, it’s just a matter of when the next ones will happen,” said Patriquin, a Saanich resident. “I don’t know of anyone who has done a triathlon who doesn’t want to do it again.” In the time since, he’s racked up about 20 or so races, including last month’s Subaru Shawnigan Lake Triathlon, where he finished fifth overall and first in the highly tor, said the sport’s profile has definitely competitive men’s 30 to 34 age class. His changed over the years. “Fifteen years ago I had to explain to time of four hours, 26 minutes, 47 seconds was close to his best half-iron time, set last people what was in a triathlon. Now pretty year at the Saunders Subaru Victoria Triath- much everyone knows someone who’s done one,” he said. lon centred at Elk Lake. While the range of athletes competing Improving one’s performance is a big motivator for most triathletes, Patriquin this weekend is fairly wide, top names consaid, whether at the elite level or compet- firmed among the men include Andrew ing in their age group, as he does. “I always Russell of Victoria, who won two international events last summer, want to go faster than the and Penticton’s Wade Carllast time out,” he said. “Fifteen years ago son, who won the Olympic The 30-year-old has differdistance at Shawnigan last ent goals than say, the elite I had to explain to month. On the women’s athlete shooting for a posside, Karen Thibodeau of sible Olympic team berth. people what was in a Canmore, Alta., who finished The ultimate summit for him triathlon. Now pretty second in the Ironman Canis Kona, Hawaii, home of the ada last year, and Victoria’s Ironman World Champion- much everyone knows Janet Nielsen, who placed ships. someone who’s done second at Elk Lake last year, His immediate goal in one.” are among the favourites in preparation for this week– Paul Regensburg the half-iron. end’s 18th edition of the VicRegensburg said Victoria toria Triathlon – the second stage of the five-race Subaru Western Tri- was one of the first longer-distance triathathlon Series – was to secure one of the 20 lons in Canada, other than Ironman, which spots held for this summer’s sold-out Iron- has been in this country for 30 years. Many athletes who target Ironman, however, have man Canada race in Whistler. His progress toward that goal was ham- used this race as a training vehicle, he said. Some elite athletes, such as Sara Gross pered last week, when he was struck by a car as he rode on Admirals Road. He suf- (second at Ironman Brazil recently) and fered nasty abrasions to his left arm and leg Olympian Brent McMahon, are resting and has a sore hip that he said could bother somewhat by competing as part of a relay him in the run. Nonetheless, he hopes to be team for the Victoria race. Regensburg points out that this race is at the start line at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, ready to Saanich’s largest annual sporting event, dive into the cool water of Elk Lake. Patriquin is among a field of roughly 1,000 attracting not only hundreds of athletes, but athletes of varying levels competing in one many of their family members and friends to the race course. of three separate races that day. There are plenty of opportunities for Besides the half-iron category, sprint and Olympic distance events will also be spectators to get close to the action. The contested – by both individuals and relay Hamsterly Beach area at Elk Lake is the teams. That variety has helped make triath- transition point for both the bike and the run portions of the event and promises a lon more accessible. Paul Regensburg, who came to Victoria flurry of activity. There are also innumerin 1999 to start the national triathlon cen- able points where well-wishers can cheer tre and serves as the Subaru series direc- athletes on around the Elk/Beaver Lake chip
Triathlete Matt Patriquin, who works by day at Fort Street Cycle, is one of many age-group competitors registered for this weekend’s Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon. Patriquin was fifth overall and first in his category last month in the race at Shawnigan Lake. Don Descoteau/News staff
trail and West Saanich Road for the cycling leg. Competitors always enjoy hearing the cheers and the positive comments along the route, Patriquin said. It’s all part of the experience, of which the camaraderie and support from fellow athletes are a big part, he added. “Even the people in your category who you’re racing against, we’re all good buddies and we can all appreciate a good performance.” After 20-odd triathlons Patriquin feels qualified to make that judgment, especially about himself. “I know what’s involved in having a successful day and what can cause you to have a bad day.” ddescoteau@vicnews.com
Many routes to the finish The 2013 Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon has various race routes, given there are three different races going on Sunday (June 16). ■ The sprint event includes a 500-metre swim in Elk Lake, a 20-kilometre bike and a 5K run. ■ The Olympic distance race is a 1,500metre swim, 45K bike and 10K run. ■ The half-iron distance presents a gruelling 1,900-metre swim, 86K bike route out to North Saanich and back twice, and a 20K run, two loops around the Elk/Beaver Lake chip trail. Prize money is $500 for the men’s and women’s winners. ■ The weekend also includes a two-day Sport and Lifestyle Expo at Hamsterly Beach. Vendors’ booths are set up Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ■ For a list of road closures and traffic advisories for race day, visit triseries. ca/victoria and click on Victoria traffic notice.
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Doug Richens (54) and Cam Wlilkinson (38) have a close shave on the track at Western Speedway during mini figureeight racing action June 8. This weekend sees a double-barrelled card spotlighting the sprint cars and the Strawberry Cup tonight and tomorrow. Photo by Barrie Goodwin
Strawberry Cup time at speedway Fans of open-wheel racing will be out in droves at Western Speedway this weekend, as the annual Strawberry Cup races take over the Langford tri-oval. The Wilroc series sprint cars hit the track tonight (June 14) and tomorrow, vying for the right to hoist the cup. They’ll start qualifying laps at 5:30 p.m. both nights, with the
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After struggling in the opening round, David Barker played steady golf to finish at 12-over par 222, good for 13th spot and the top Victoria placing in the B.C. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship last week at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford. Barker followed an 81 with rounds of 71 and 70 to finish at 222, 10 shots behind winner Kris Yardley of Maple Ridge. Other Victoria players in the top 20 included Jeff Din at 224 (tied for 16th) and Cole Shaw at Some things areare justjust better together. 225 (tied forthings 20th). Some better together.
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.
DIGITAL CANNON camera, used once. Office Steno chair, Maroon colour with arms. Call (250)380-4092.
$399,000. Wilderness retreat. Powell River. 604 223 0031 www.magiclundbchouse.com
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD COUNTER Attendant full time/shift work, nights, over night, early mornings & weekends. $10.25/hr + benefits. Apply by email to: th102057@telus.net or fax 250-477-9344. LM Jones Holdings Inc. Operating as Tim Horton’s, 3990 Shelbourne St, Saanich, V8N 3E2 & 1644 Hillside Ave, BC, V8T 2C5.
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
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LEGALS WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2010 HYUNDIA ACCENT
Owner A. Garcia KMHCN3BC6AU183143 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owner M. Elliott JN8HD17Y4SW112930 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Owner G. Mulligan 9BWGK21JX24041958 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER Owner Unknown JA32U2FU9AU600219 Will be sold on June 28, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.
FOOD COUNTER Attendant full time/shift work, nights, over night, early mornings & weekends. $10.25/hr + benefits. Apply by email to: th102057@telus.net or fax 250-477-9344. LM Jones Holdings Inc. Operating as Tim Horton’s, 3749 Shelbourne St, Saanich, BC, V8P 2P5 & 2345 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9. Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com
MEDICAL/DENTAL MOBILE Medical Examiners RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Saanichton and surrounding. Venipuncture experience reqd. Contact: careers@ watermarkinsurance.com
LONESOME CHRISTIAN senior widow wants to find a nice close friend. 778-433-0614.
BICYCLES
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
BUILDING SUPPLIES
TOOLS
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FULL SET of drywall tools+ extras, texture machine, open to offers. (250)478-8921.
UNDER $100
REAL ESTATE
NEW WOMENS blouses, pants, skirts, size 14, $10-$15 each. Playtex panties & panty hose, size lrg, $3-$8 each. More assorted clothing items. Call 250-383-5390.
FOOD PRODUCTS
FREE: TECHNICAL/ Trade books, Specialty for Millwright Trade and Mechanical Jacks & tools. 778-433-2899.
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 10% Down; Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FRIENDLY FRANK
INTERIOR STANDARD size wooden door with frame, $20. Call (250)478-0968.
WALKER, GOOD cond, $65. Pair Crutches, height adjustable, $10. (250)595-5734.
JUST BUILT family home in downtown Langford, 10 year warranty, across park, 3 bed, 3 bath, family room, potential suite, garage, 2200 sq.ft. $459,900. Call 250-216-4415.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?
Borrow Up To $25,000
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Cash same day, local office.
2 MICHELIN Tires, (Ice and Snow), 205/55R16, like new, 1 year old, $200 for the pair. Call (250)360-0892.
No Credit Checks!
www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399
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.
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BEAR MTN- 2075 Hedgestone Lane, Sat, June 15, 9am-2pm. Moving Sale- you name it we got it!
SIDNEY- 9560 5th Street, Sat, June 15, 9am-3pm. Lots of good stuff....
BROADMEAD 4616 Boulderwood Drive, Saturday, June 15, 9am-2pm. Furniture, fishing gear, serger, books, art work, kitchen goods, games, etc...
SIDNEY. MULTI-FAMILY Garage sale. Sat. June 22, 9amnoon. 9691 Fourth Street. Refreshments on site with proceeds to the Sidney Lion’s Food Bank. SIDNEY. MULTI-FAMILY. Saturday June 15, 9am-1pm. Household, record albums, etc. 9883 Fifth Street. 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
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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.
APARTMENT/CONDOS 2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. Ensuite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218
BLACK & DECKER Electric 7 1/4� circular saw, RPM 4900. $25. (250)656-1640.
SWISS HEART shaped pendent watch, 17 jewels, $40. Call 250-590-2430.
TOWNHOUSE $389,500. Motivated sellers! Will pay 3%/1.5% to buyers agent. MLS #320099. 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. For viewing call 250-818-7038 online: propertyguys.com id# 192357.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
INFINITY OFF road/mountain bike. Aircraft aluminum frame, Shimano 21 speed, mega range, Pro Max rapid shift. Chopper style handle bars. Very unique bike. $295. Call (250)598-7028.
CRIMINAL RECORD?
St, on valcall
FULL-TIME Food Counter Attendants, MSJ Park Enterprise Ltd DBA Subway, 744 Goldstream Ave. 10.68/hr 3300park@gmail.com Please no phone calls or visits
NIKKORMAT FT 2 film camera PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $500. (250)595-5727.
FREE ITEMS
LOST BUDGIE, Male, pale blue, Oak Bay area. Please call (250)595-9935.
FULL-TIME Food Counter Attendants, MSJ Park Enterprise Ltd DBA Subway, 744 Goldstream Ave. 10.68/hr 3300park@gmail.com Please no phone calls or visits
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
LEGAL SERVICES
6x4 POUCH Purse- tapestry pattern with financial papers inside. Reward! If found please call (250)592-5582.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
FRESH RED Rhubarb, 10lb min, $1.75/lb. Orders (250)652-3345.
LOST AND FOUND
LOST DIAMOND ring at Anthony’s Medical Clinic Goldstream. Sentimental ue. If found please (250)391-6577.
RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Also, Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
PERSONALS
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
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
BROADMEAD STREET Sale, Kentwood Place, Sat, June 15, 9am-1pm. Furniture, sm appls, household items, kid’s stuff, linens, craft supplies, records, books.... GORDON HEAD. Garage/ Moving sale. Sat. June 15, 9am-3pm. Other neighbours joining in. Household, garden, tools, some furniture. 1871 Ventura Way. MOVING Sale, Saturday June 15 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 887 Falaise Cres. Items include furniture, china, crafts, glassware, toys and books. SIDNEY- 10473A Resthaven Dr, Sat, June 15, 9-2.
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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
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. Call (250)753-0160.
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES 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.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. 10% down. Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEY- DELIGHTFUL Garden suite, furnished. Walk to work, amenities & ocean. NS/NP. $795. (250)656-9194.
1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000. Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess.
HOMES FOR RENT COLWOOD. 3-BDRM. W/D Private yard. $1500./mo inclusive. Pets OK. (250)415-7244. NEAR COOK St. village, new 2 bdrm 5 apls prvt fenced yard small pet ok $1400 N/S. Refs. Avail. June 1. Half month rent free on yr lease. 250-383-8800
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160
GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $555,000. (250)656-1056.
GORGE- 1 bdrm 7th floor, all appliances. $850 inclds parking stall, hot water. NS/NP. Call (250) 652-2948.
GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Pl) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. New Price$505,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. 250-514-3286.
RV RESORT ON THE LAKE
Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com
RENTALS
SUITES, LOWER
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
BRENTWOOD BAY- 1 bdrm grd level suite, priv entrance, NS/NP. D/W, W/D. $600+ utils. Call (250)652-1725.
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.
MARIGOLD AREA- 1 large bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.
TRUCKS & VANS
$$$$$$$$$$$$$ JUNK CLUNKER’S SCRAP
250-858-JUNK(5865)
2002 MUSTANG Convertible w/black racing stripes, lighted roll bar, low definition tires and mag wheels, runs great. Great Grad gift. Call (250)724-2092.
VIC WEST: July 1. Bright sunny 3 bdrm+ sunroom, 2 lvng rms, near ocean, $1650. 1 cat ok. N/S, ref’s. Half month rent free on yr lease. 250-383-8800
RECREATION
2000 JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltd. Gold, with tan leather. New Michelin, new brakes, service records avail. 193,000 km.$5500. Rob (250)517-0885
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
CARS 1989 CADILLAC Seville STSall bells & whistles, pearl white w/tan leather upholstery, 150,000 km. 2nd owner, all records, immaculate condition. 250-658-1053, 250-888-4406.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
SPORTS & IMPORTS 2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty! 56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$ MARINE BOATS 1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier condition. 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136. $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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250-686-3933 1993 MERCEDES Benz 190 E- 2.3l, 4 cylinder, local, well maintained, spotless, auto, PS PB, moonroof, etc. $3750. 250-655-1484 or bilot@shaw.ca
1999 24’ Glendale Royal Expedition Classic Ford Econoline 350 Super duty Motorhome. V10, 125km. Please phone 250-655-4840. Located in Sidney. 8’ SLUMBER Queen Truck Camper, north/south queen bed, 597kg, 3-burner stove w/oven, toilet, 3-way fridge. As new, offers. (250)360-1198
SERVICE DIRECTORY VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$850, suits students, disability. Rent negotible. 778-977-8288.
UVIC/CAMOSUN2 bdrm, priv ent, shower only NS/NP. $900. Sept 1. (250)477-6652.
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20+ YEARS Experience. Landscaping, Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance & more. Reliable. WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052.
AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 For lovely lawns-spectacular hedges-healthy garden beds & reno’s.
TWO BROTHERS Lawn & Garden. Mowing, Clean-Ups, Garden Maint. (250)888-8461
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn and gardens. Aerating, pwr raking. Weed, moss control. Landscaping, irrigation. Blackberry, ivy rmvl. 24yrs exp
DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
YARD ART
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
HOME RENO by Integra Design. ~Design for Permit~ Call Steven- 250. 381.4123. integradesigninc@gmail.com
ELECTRICAL
TAX
250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
CARPENTRY
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
250-477-4601
BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. COMPLETE CARPENTRY Renos, additions, decks & suites, fences, sheds, I can’t be beat. Free estimates 250812-7626 McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
CLEANING SERVICES
FENCING
ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING. Excellent refs & attention to detail. Keri (250)658-2520. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
CONCRETE & PLACING
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.
250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
THE LANGFORD MANdecks, fences, quality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.
FURNITURE REFINISHING
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Clean ups, Patio’s & pathways, Landscaping projects, Horticulturalist
778-678-2524 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
(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.
HEDGES & EDGES- Residential only. Gardening, shrubs, hedges, mulch etc. Reliable and conscientious. References available. Call (778)425-0013. J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: custom design install, gardens, lawns & patios, irrigation & fences. 30 years experience. Call 250-858-3564. LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465. MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Weeding, Clean-ups, & more. Senior’s discount. Free estimate’s. Mike 250-216-7502. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.
Tree, Hedge & Shrub Pruning Lawn Care. 250-888-3224 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 HANDYMAN FOR light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, replace electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.
SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204. NO JOB too small. Multi unit to Home Renos. Free Est’s. Call Green Bird Development. (250)661-1911. THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
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BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr.
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
MISC SERVICES CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; wine racks, shelving, picture framing and more. Built in or mobile at reasonable prices. (250)812-8646
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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
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Find more details on the Open Houses below in the June 13-19 edition of Real Estate Victoria
304-1665 Oak Bay Ave, $279,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291
pg. 10
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
Saturday 12-2 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250 812-8983
pg. 10
2449 Cranmore, $540,000 pg. 6
104-2608 Prior St, $285,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 11
pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 5
1220 Beach pg. 9
1273 Denman St, $519,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Frank Rudge, 250-361-5052
pg. 11
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Ryan, 250-477-1100
pg. 16
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003
814-160 Wilson
pg. 8
Saturday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd John McMillan, 250 382-8838
A19 Cook St, $619,900 pg. 10
654 Langford, $369,000
pg. 10
620 Battery St, $869,000
1050 Pentrelew, $649,000 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301
pg. 11
7-314 Six Mile Rd, $469,900 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 10
6-278 Island Hwy, $309,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
pg. 5
pg. 12
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250 592-4422
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
pg. 17
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
pg. 12
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
pg. 13
pg. 16
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662
pg. 8
pg. 2
pg. 6
Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250-516-1202
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
pg. 15
1145B Verdier, $528,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131 pg. 5
pg. 15
pg. 15
pg. 25
pg. 9
pg. 13
pg. 18
pg. 5
pg. 25
pg. 25
pg. 18
pg. 15
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 13
pg. 15
pg. 25
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124
pg. 27
pg. 18
pg. 15
pg. 14
pg. 19
107-627 Brookside
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 9
2451 Prospector Way, $699,000 Sunday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
3310 Ocean Blvd, $975,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
pg. 26
Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
pg. 18
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
pg. 19
Friday to Monday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-516-7772
pg. 18
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Julia Abraham, 250-744-3301
9-639 Kildew Rd., $334,900 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868
pg. 6
294 Hatley Lane, $769,800 pg. 9
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
2616 Pinnacle Way, $399,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
pg. 25
pg. 26
593 Latoria Rd, $294,000 pg. 25
959 Peggy Anne Cres, $509,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Shaw, 250-474-6003
3146 Lynnlark, $549,900
402-2250 James White, $329,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
2913 Trestle, $389,900
Saturday & Sunday 1:30-3:30 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl, 250-391-8484
102-2360 James White Blvd. pg. 25
pg. 18
1060 Ferncliffe Pl, $898,000
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
1020 Braeburn Ave.
203-2427 Amherst Ave, $184,000
8655 Forest Park, $679,000 Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 15
1143 Clarke Rd, $411,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
618 Parkway, $459,000
2688 Deville, $227,500
9876 Seventh St, $499,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301
2987 Dornier Rd.
3445 Blue Sky Pl., $385,000 pg. 15
2244 Mills Rd, $529,900 Saturday 12-2 Fair Realty Chris Dusseault, 250-516-8773
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
121-3640 Propeller, $402,500 pg. 15
10939 Cedar Lane, $649,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600
pg. 19
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445
6770 Jedora, $489,500
12-10471 Resthaven, $369,000
413 Ker Ave, $399,800
Saturday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gina Sundberg, 250-812-4999
pg. 15
9766 Fourth St.
9706 Fifth St, $584,900
Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911 Friday & Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
102-9900 Fifth, $169,000 pg. 24
10397 Allbay, $929,000
204-5110 Cordova Bay, $575,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Megan John, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
1697 Texada Terrace
4675 McMorran, $739,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Shaw, 250-474-6003
pg. 18
3-2563 Millstream, $324,900
104-9900 Fifth, $229,000
13-10471 Resthaven, $369,950
Sunday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 2
106-9560 Fifth St, $224,900
9581 Christine Pl, $455,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333
pg. 10
207-1101 Hilda St, $287,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
pg. 14
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
Saturday 11:30-1:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd Henry Van Der Vlugt, 250-477-7291
220 Moss Rock, $1,195,000 Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
210-663 Goldstream, $234,900
7282 Veyaness, $529,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Laura McCollom, 250-588-8448
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
3236 Cedar Hill, $574,500
pg. 24
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-744-3301
pg. 25
2410 Tanner Ridge, $539,000
3963 Juan De Fuca Terr.
pg. 17
pg. 14
413-4529 West Saanich Rd, $379,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100
pg. 11
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-744-3301
3543 Sun Hills, $689,900
1121 Bearspaw, $870,000
1690 Texada Terr, $1,099,000
1251 Cherry, $489,900
3316 Quadra St, $244,500
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
pg. 14
5611 Batu Rd, $1,075,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333
pg. 24
6797 Greig, $725,000
1246 Hastings St, $499,900
304-1618 North Dairy, $328,800
924 Esquimalt Rd, $249,900 pg. 10
pg. 12
9-3228 Wicklow, $397,000 pg. 5
Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
1170 Gerda Rd., $522,500
9-3981 Nelthorpe, $325,000
1372 Treebank, $789,000
2-1041 Southgate, $429,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
pg. 19
104-929 Esquimalt, $179,900 pg. 9
pg. 7
1620 Mortimer St, $489,000
pg. 10
107-250 Douglas, $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 3:15-5 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Daniel Weiss 250 383-1500
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gurcharan Chauhan, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911
9562 Epco, $455,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921
4956 Lochside, $549,900
134 Gibraltar Bay, $539,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-480-6810
pg. 11
2700 Herbate
107-2930 Cook St, $324,900
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Claire Yoo, 250-384-8124
301 Anya
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate David Dand, 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
pg. 26
3054 Albina, $449,900
4451 Majestic Dr, $599,900
pg. 10
5-216 Russell, $459,900
pg. 12
22-899 Royal Oak, $585,000
903 Collinson, $555,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003
pg. 24
4041 Braefoot, $989,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333
205-2349 James White, $274,900
3976 Helen, $599,900
804 Beckwith, $519,900
1225 Hampshire Rd
Sunday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
Saturday & Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
pg. 16
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
Sunday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
4058 Raymond St. N, $439,900
4030/4040 Borden St
309-1400 Newport Ave, $314,000
102-640 Montreal St.
Saturday 3-5 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
Saturday 12:30-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
Friday & Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
606 Speed, $209,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
pg. 12
103-5110 Cordova Bay, $485,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216
1270 Lidgate, $539,000
887 Sevenoaks, $755,000
1440 Slater Pl, $659,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Scott Munro 250 477-5353
Friday 3-5 & Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Ryan, 250-477-1100
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106
1075 Pentrelew, $675,000
208-300 Waterfront Cres
3820 Savannah Rd, $509,000
839 Wavecrest Pl, $769,000
306-120 Douglas, $400,000
405-832 Fisgard, $279,000
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Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
114-842 Brock Ave, $329,800 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921
pg. 8
5577 Medberry, $699,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
pg. 16
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6579 Worthington Way, $407,300 Saturday 12-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Michael Dick, 250-642-6056
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the June 13-19 edition of
1760 Carter, $285,000
527 Bickford Way, $529,900
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Tim Parker 250 743-7151
pg. 19
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
pg. 19
3139 Shawnigan Lake Rd Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301
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1-1700 Pritchard, $399,900 Saturday 11:30-1 RE/MAX of Duncan Kim Johannsen, 250-748-8080
pg. 26
2214 Shawnigan Lake Rd., $840,000 pg. 16
pg. 20
500 Corfield, $332,000
608 Dagall Rd., $485,000 pg. 20
Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX of Duncan Kim Johannsen, 250-748-8080
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX of Duncan Kim Johannsen, 250-748-8080
pg. 20
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Nanaimo John Cooper, 1-866-956-6228
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Farmland venue brings foodies to Metchosin Christine van Reeuwyk The stunning backdrop of 10 acres of Metchosin farmland will greet guests to the annual Feast of Fields this fall.
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Chef’s Collaborative) and Vancity, it helps somebody with the vision and goal to create further food in their community apply for a loan.” The palatable event features food by Island chefs, farmers and food artisans and is paired with local wines and ales, ciders and mead. “It’s a great festival atmosphere and you’re with a bunch of likeminded people,” Hamersley Chambers said. “They’re enjoying the fruits of the labour, and stuff tastes so good at these events, I think people are inspired to think about their food.” Only 600 tickets, at $95 each, are available at farmfolkcityfolk.ca or Cook Culture (1317 Blanshard St.). “You’re getting out of the city and seeing where your food is coming from,” Freeman said. “It’s also a great way to showcase different businesses that are working hard to support the local food scene.” editor@goldstreamgaztte.com
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as a farmer, I don’t get to go out that often,” she said with a laugh. “I commute from my house to the greenhouse and back again.” Hamersley Chambers said her farm is ready for the influx of up to 600 foodies on Sept. 22. “Feast of Fields likes to highlight the farms around Vancouver Island,” said Jennifer Freeman of FarmFolk CityFolk, a non-profit that supports local food production. “It’s a fun and tasty way to support the food security movement.” Feast of Fields started on Vancouver Island in 1998 and the annual meal has been largely split between farms in Greater Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. Feast proceeds are invested in Vancity’s microloan program for local farmers and food producers. “Food security is often in the hands of private endeavours,” Freeman said. “So by creating the microloan partnership with the (Island
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some long-time Feasters, as the venue is a portioned-off parcel of Sea Bluff Farm, which hosted the event in 2000. “I’m looking forward to seeing what the other chefs and vendors have put together because
“I love this event,” said Fiona Hamersley Chambers of Metchosin Farm. “As a farmer and a producer this just ties in so well with what I do and love.” It’s a return to the scene for
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Fiona Hamersely Chambers is hosting this year’s Feast of Fields, a celebration of local food, on Sept. 22 at Metchosin Farm.
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Audit sought for regional sewage project Daniel Palmer News staff
A Victoria advocacy group is hoping the municipal or provincial auditors general will review the Capital Regional District’s $783-million sewage treatment project, an option that could be pursued under both offices’ mandates. The Sewage Treatment Action Group (STAG), a community group of concerned citizens, sent audit requests on the CRD mega-project to federal, provincial and local auditors general last week. The group claims the current project costs have been grossly underestimated. Each level of government is responsible for funding one-third of
the CRD project, while Greater Victoria taxpayers will cover any cost overruns. “We’re hoping that by getting at least one level of government to look at how this money is being spent, we can stop this thing from going sideways fast,” said Carole Witter, STAG representative. The newly established auditor general for local government has the power to audit capital procurement as well as infrastructure asset management, said Mark Tatchell, municipal deputy auditor general. “(The CRD sewage project) is an area that would fall within that particular theme … but we haven’t disclosed any planned performance audit on that particular project at
this stage,” Tatchell said. B.C.’s auditor general can look into any project where provincial funding is contributed, said communications manager Colleen Rose, adding she could not
speak to specific cases. The current sewage treatment project includes a wastewater treatment plant, to be built at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt, and a biosolids facility planned
for either Hartland landfill in Saanich or Viewfield Road in Esquimalt. Both facilities are in the early stages of tendering, with an estimated completion date of 2018.
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