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Saanich’s Kevin Breel uses his personal story to break the stigma of depression

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Gorge Road between Tillicum and Admirals roads will effectively close to traffic after the long weekend until September to allow for sewer line replacements. The work is part of a Capital Regional District project to upgrade a sewage pump station at Austin Avenue and Gorge. As a part of the project, sewer lines are being rerouted and upgraded. The first part of the project is installing new sewage lines along Gorge Road from Tillicum to Admirals. The new lines won’t be operational until the pump house is built, likely next spring. The work along Gorge Road will begin after the Canada Day weekend, starting with surveying before excavation work. The road will be open to local traffic and closed to all other traffic at different points until Sept. 30, depending on where work is ongoing at any particular time. Most traffic will be required to detour around the area, as traffic is already due to the Craigflower Bridge closure. CRD chose to do the work to coincide with the bridge project. “We’re just trying to tie in with the low-traffic volumes we have (on Gorge Road) because of the bridge closure,” said Dwayne Halldorson, Saanich manager of underground services. “We’re sending them out to the highway and rather than through the neighbourhood, which is causing some neighbourhood concerns.” B.C. Transit route No. 11 UVic/Tillicum Mall will be detoured from July 1 to Sept. 30. Transit will run a shuttle that loops the neighbourhood. See bctransit.com for a map of the detours and service changes. reporter@vicnews.com

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Two years ago, Kevin Breel led Lambrick Park secondary to an Island basketball championship. He was named a tournament all-star, was the leading scorer and his family and team basked in the glow of victory. A few hours after the game, 17 at the time, Breel sat on the edge of his bed at his Cadboro Bay home and contemplated suicide with bottle of pills. Clinical depression doesn’t care about the elation of sinking three pointers and winning games. The moment was both terrifying and liberating for the Saanich teen. He stepped back from the brink. “In school I had a good life. I was popular in high school. That made it harder to talk about depression because of losing social status and value. Burying that down manifested itself that night,” Breel says. “I realized I have a choice to not be afraid, not to hide what is killing me ... I had really hit bottom. I became much more free.” Breel has transformed his battle with depression into a inspirational talk and cautionary tale for high school kids across Victoria and B.C., mixing the story his illness with his passion for standup comedy. He leads with the laughs to keep the kids’ attention – it’s the “sugar to go down with the medicine,” he says. At 19, Breel remains a peer to most of his audience, an asset when talking about the trials and stresses of high school life. “I’m giving the talk I wanted to hear in high school,” he says. “The goal I picture in my head is there’s one kid exactly like me in high school, and eventually I’ll come to that school and hopefully I’ll change or save his or her life.” After graduating from Lambrick Park, Breel didn’t imagine he’d be stepping back into classrooms so quickly. He wanted to start honing his skills as a standup comedian, but he couldn’t get into comedy clubs as an 18 year old.

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Standing six-foot-seven, Saanich’s 19-year-old Kevin Breel has no trouble reaching the rim. The former Lambrick Park basketball star is making a name for himself as a speaker and a comedian by talking to teens about mental health. “I was too young to go the bars to do comedy. I started coming to schools to talk about depression in a way that wasn’t boring.” Using humour and hardboiled honesty, he told his story to small groups of troubled kids at alternative schools in Victoria and Vancouver about the stigma of

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Haro Woods to become Saanich park

Masked man robs 7-Eleven on Carey

A masked man brandishing a screwdriver robbed the 7-Eleven store early Tuesday morning at Carey and Tillicum roads. The suspect entered the store at 3895 Carey Rd. at about 4 a.m. He demanded and received a small amount of cash, Saanich police say. The clerk wasn’t physically injured. The man ran off down Tillicum Road toward the Trans-Canada Highway. The suspect is described as white, five-foot-10, about 165 pounds, wearing a tan baseball cap, sunglasses and a mask, a tan long-sleeve shirt with a reflective strip on the back, green pants, black Adidas runners with white stripes and possibly white latex gloves. Anyone with information can call Saanich police at 250-475-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

Senior robbed of purse near Tillicum

Police are on the hunt for a purse snatcher in the area of Cuthbert Holmes Park and Tillicum Centre. On June 23 at about 5 p.m., a 70-year-old woman walking along a pathway had her purse grabbed away by a man who ran off. The man is described as Hispanic, about 20 years old, with a slight build and short brown hair. He was wearing a green T-shirt and jeans at the time. The purse and its contents were found between the arena and the movie theatre. The victim was unharmed, but police are asking people in the area to keep an eye out for anyone matching the description. Police ask anyone with information to call the department at 250-4754321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Majority of forest in Cadboro Bay to be preserved in land swap with CRD

aro Woods, a forest in Cadboro Bay twice eyed to host large sewage treatment plants, will be preserved as parkland, minus a parcel dedicated to an underground sewage holding tank. Saanich council unanimously supported sending the Haro Woods rezoning to a public hearing, which appears to be a formality. The mayor and each councillor voiced strong support for a land swap with the Capital Regional District, which would give the municipality majority ownership of the forest. “This will be of huge value to the Cadboro Bay community and its long-term goal to have Haro Woods substantially preserved and protected,” said Coun. Vic Derman during Monday’s committee of the whole meeting. “It’s been a circuitous route, but we are there.” Parcels of the forest, bounded by Finnerty, Arbutus and Haro roads, were targeted for a sewage treatment plant by Saanich in 1961, and then by the CRD in 2009. In 1990, Saanich mulled using part of it and Goward Park for affordable housing. Under a deal wrangled over the past two years, the CRD will give Saanich 4.33 hectares of forest in exchange for 1.5 ha to house the 5,000 cubic metre underground tank, which is designed to capture overflows from sewer lines during major storms. Saanich will retain another 1.4 ha of forest next to the tank site. The entire 8.5 ha forest, including the portion owned by the University of Victoria, should appear as one, after vegetation is planted

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Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard stands in Haro Woods, a swath of forest in Cadboro Bay that the municipality will likely come to own as new parkland in a deal with the Capital Regional District. Leonard said he's been waiting for 30 years to have this land protected. over the tank. Before the land swap is finalized, council needs to rezone the forest parcels from residential to nature park and create a utility zone specifically for the tank. After a public hearing, council will vote on the rezoning, likely in July. “UVic has put a covenant on its part, and today we’ve doubled the size of Saanich’s holding. And it’s the only utility zone in Canada that says everything has to be underground,” said Mayor Frank Leonard. “It’s a remarkable achievement compared to what was happening 25 or 30 years ago, which would have meant a lot of houses and a lot of townhouses.” No one at Monday’s meeting voiced opposition to the rezoning and land swap. Area resident Bob Furber cautioned council that digging a hole for the holding tank could damage tree roots far beyond the immediate work zone. “I’m pleased the land will be rezoned from residential to parkland. The challenge is to preserve as many trees as possible,” Furber said. “I hope the zoning is designed with tree preservation in mind.” Coun. Judy Brownoff noted that the CRD would need to submit an

environmental management plan to Saanich before it receives a building permit. Deane Strongitharm of CitySpaces Consulting, which is managing the rezoning application for Saanich, said an arborist would be involved in the construction process to minimize root damage. “This is a responsible, environmentally sound plan. The site is a perfect location of compromise,” Brownoff said. “Careful thought has gone into planning with respect to sensitive areas.” The holding tank is budgeted at $12 million, and will come out of the $783-million budget for the CRD regional sewage project. The tank will connect to existing sewer lines that crisscross the property, be over-pressured and have a carbon air filter to eliminate odours. When approved, construction will take about 12 months. CRD engineer Malcolm Cowley said the tank won’t emit smells and will be similar to one in the Marigold area. The current Saanich sewer system in Cadboro Bay occasionally “off-gasses” odours, and the tank would solve that problem, he said. “(The tank) will be underground with vegetation planted on top,

and no fencing,” Strongitharm said. “All the properties would have seamless integration.” The project also includes building bike lanes, a ditch and a sidewalk along Arbutus Road, next to the forest. Strongitharm said the sidewalk could “meander,” but that some trees could be taken down. “We don’t need a cookie-cutter sidewalk. We can do something to save trees,” Brownoff remarked.

After the swap After the Haro forest is rezoned, Saanich parks will undertake a public process to decide the uses and infrastructure of the new park. Nick Scott with the South Vancouver Island Mountain Bike Society told council the woods have a long history of youth building trails and dirt jumps in haphazard, environmentally damaging ways. He offered the group’s expertise in managing perhaps one trail for young kids to ride, while eliminating the many small offshoot trails. “SIMBS proposes existing recreational trails be upgraded to prevent undesirable trail expansion,” Scott said. “The benefits to Saanich are recreational opportunities and environmental preservation.”

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A 46-year-old man ended up with multiple skull fractures after a severe beating outside of the V-Lounge at the Red Lion Inn on Douglas Street. A 30-year-old Esquimalt man has been arrested for aggravated assault. Saanich Police spokesperson Sgt. Steve Eassie said the circumstances are not entirely clear, but it seems at about the time of the bar’s closing on early Saturday morning, the suspect

and a friend approached a group of people, including the victim. The two wanted to speak with females in the group, but were told the women were not interested. At that point the assault occurred. “It would appear that the victim may have tried to come to the aid of several females that were being pestered by the suspect,” Eassie said. The assaulted man, who is from Surrey, ended up in hospital for multiple skull fractures and a broken jaw. He was expected to

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be released mid-week. The assault suspect was physically restrained at the bar by staff until the police arrived. He has been released by police on a promise to appear in court and is facing a charge of aggravated assault. The suspect has had contact with the police before, but no prior criminal convictions, Eassie said. Saanich Police are asking anyone who witnessed the assault to contact the major crimes tip line at 250-475-4356. reporter@vicnews.com

Teen on path of comedian after roast of teacher Continued from Page A1

“I’m getting offers to speak all over, Yukon, the U.S. It’s amazing seeing people reach out,” Breel says. “Two years ago it was my worst fear to tell anyone about my depression. Now I do it every week.” Comedy remains a key creative outlet for Breel and a counterweight to depression. At Lambrick Park in Grade 11, he knew he’d pursue it as a career after impulsively asking if he could say a few words about a departing student teacher. The next morning he riffed off a roast that had students and teachers roaring. It was a life shifting moment. “Kids were laughing, (the student teacher) was laughing. All the other teachers came in and watched me rip into this guy. The teachers knew it was inappropriate to laugh, yet they were,” he said. “That was it. I was definitely doing that (as a career). “Comedy is my passion. I feel expressive and artistic. I have a side that most people get talked out of, of being silly and out there.” Breel credits Allen York, department chair of counselling at Oak Bay High, with saving his life. York counselled Breel in the wake of a friend’s death in a car crash, and kept counselling him during his time at Lambrick Park and through being diagnosed with clinical depression. York said at Oak Bay and with counsellors at Lambrick Park, Breel worked hard at managing his depression. He returned to Oak Bay this year to talk to students about mental health on the invitation of his former counsellor. “Kevin talked about the stigma of mental illness. He is received well by the kids. He just says, ‘hey, don’t hide from it ... reach out and get help,’” York said. “I’m thrilled he’s setting an example for more and more young people to say, ‘I’m in your age group and I’m saying it’s OK to talk about this stuff.’” York, a counsellor for 46 years, said teens and young people are slowly opening up about mental health issues, but certainly peer pressure and cultural norms remain problems, especially for males. “Kevin is a guy and men traditionally have a hard time talking about feelings. There are sad men out there. ... He doesn’t use the most dangerous words in the English language: ‘I’m fine.’” As schools close for the summer, Breel is focusing on producing a short documentary about depression for classrooms. “With depression, I’m not upset and have no regrets. It’s helped me see into different parts of life. Comedy has elements of tragedy. It’s funny to make fun of the truth.” To see Breel’s TEDx talk, check out kevinbreel. com. editor@saanichnews.com

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Disenchanted with his results as a 19-year-old competitive cyclist, Emile Fromet de Rosnay gave up on his junior career. Back then, he felt he was at a crossroads between chasing a pro cycling career and pursuing academics. Twenty-one years later, he’s found a way to marry both, as he’s launched a University of Victoria course for the 100th anniversary of the Tour de France (FRAN 325). The race runs June 29 to July 21. The faculty of humanities culture course, which started on June 24, is completely online. Though de Rosnay is not an academic expert on the Tour, it does fall into context in his areas of focus as a specialist in 19th century French literature and culture, post-colonial studies and digital humanities. The UVic assistant professor of French literature and culture has also been mad about the Tour de France since he was a boy growing up in Toronto. “For me it all started in the summer of 1985. I was inspired by that year’s Tour de France, (American) Greg Lemond vs. (Frenchman) Bernard Hinault.” Lemond was on the rise and Hinault won his fifth and final title, the last Frenchman to win the Tour. It’s the first run for FRAN 325 and without a hard cap for online courses, there are 150 students enrolled, which breaks the record for a French department class, de Rosnay said. Students can use it for electives and other credits. “It’s a flipped classroom design where the students drive what they want to learn with their own questions,” he said. One student is a geography major looking at creating an app based on the Tour, while another is Jamie Mackenzie, a pro rugby player who was part of Canada’s team at the Rugby World Cup in 2011. Mackenzie has shared insights on the class

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Emile Fromet de Rosnay lives and breathes cycling. The assistant professor of French literature at UVic is offering a new third year course on the Tour de France. Twitter hashtag, #tdf325, as one elite athlete analyzing another discipline. “Its not a lecture-style course. Together the students and I will collaborate. Students will post reactions to reading assignments in a forum and on Twitter,” de Rosnay said. Though many of the students are from out of town, those in the area are encouraged to meet up for race viewings at the Hub and Spoke, a “pop-up café” at 425 Simcoe St. It’s a café solely created to view the Tour de France with a coffee in the morning, or a craft brew during the replay at night. If anyone has any questions about the peloton, de Rosnay can help there, too. He’s spent thousands of hours racing and though his best results have come from track cycling, the 40-year-old remains an avid road cyclist. He’s currently a member of the local Russ Hays/Accent Inns team and recently won a stage in the two-day Tour de Bloom in Wenatchee, Wash. De Rosnay’s greatest year so far came in 2009 when he won bronze in two events at the Canadian Track Cycling Championships. It’s an impressive achievement, considering De Rosnay, at one point drifted completely out of the cycling world. He endured a transformative

moment as a 250-pound doctorate student at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. “One day I was out of breath from walking up the stairs. I was unfit and fat. That was a lifechanging moment. I remember thinking: ‘I used to be a top-10 swimmer (for my age group) in the country. What happened?’” His passion for the world’s greatest cycling race helped him get back on the bike and back into racing in 2005. “I think with cycling, you can wear out from the mental and physical toll, and by not competing in (my 20s), I believe I’ve avoided that. Maybe I could have gone pro. If I did, I probably would have doped, knowing the way it all happened, if that opportunity had come to me.” sports@vicnews.com

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Mother, daughter arrested for hundreds of local frauds Christine, Karen Mauro previously convicted of frauds in region Daniel Palmer News staff

A mother and daughter duo have been charged with a slew of credit card frauds across the Capital Region and south Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island RCMP say Christine Mauro, 46 and Karen Mauro, 63, conducted hundreds of illegal transactions across Vancouver Island totalling over $90,000 between January 2011 to March 2012. Many of the frauds had never

now under house arrest pending a trial date. Their next court appearance is July 24 in Victoria. Most of the alleged frauds occurred within Greater Victoria and the south Island, including Saanich, Sidney and Duncan. According to court records, Christine Mauro has been convicted multiple times of fraud, using a stolen credit cards, using forged documents and possessing instruments to forge stolen credit cards, related to crimes within Greater Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. Her mother Karen has less of a rap sheet, but was found guilty in 2009 of using a stolen credit card and she has a trial scheduled for September this year in Victoria on fraud and using stolen credit cards. dpalmer@vicnews.com

been reported to police and involved extensive followup and liaison with banks, merchants and other agencies, said Insp. John Ibbotson, officer in charge of the RCMP’s federal serious and organized crime operations and financial integrity. “Credit cards were altered and unauthorized credit card data was used to purchase high end electronics, furniture, merchandise and gift cards,” Ibbotson said. “These arrests and charges represent a significant success and disruption of ongoing financial crimes.” The Mauros, who police say are part of a larger prolific crime group, face a combined 27 charges of fraud under $5,000 and use of credit card data. The women appeared in Victoria court on June 13 and are

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squimalt council faces a tough decision in the next few weeks, that of rezoning lands targeted for a sewage treatment plant. Ahead of that decision, residents of the small municipality will gather in great numbers at a hockey arena more often used to host lacrosse games in early summer than citizen forums. A public hearing will give council members a chance to hear what their constituents really think, among other things, about a) putting the main treatment plant at McLoughlin Point, b) what kinds of uses are appropriate for that land and c) whether rejecting the Capital Regional District’s rezoning application will send the project back to the drawing board or simply force the hand of God (the province) to order the rezoning. It’s not as if Esquimalt’s elected officials don’t already know how their residents feel. If they didn’t feel dumped on enough by the CRD’s choice of McLoughlin Point for the main plant, the prospect of a biosolids centre on Viewfield Road got their blood boiling – even if that issue is not up for discussion at the public hearing. Esquimalt Residents’ Association co-chair Nick Kovacs says the CRD has done a poor job convincing people they have any say in the matter. As such, he says, people look at sewage treatment like the way the HST was forced on the people by the B.C. Liberal government. The CRD has already spent in excess of $20 million in the planning stages for the provincially mandated project and appointed an independent sewage commission to oversee project design and construction, not to mention pencilled in early July for a start on building at McLoughlin Point. It has little appetite to look at other options if Esquimalt says no. By mistakenly assuming the township would fall in step with the project timeline, the CRD has painted itself into a corner and could be forced to ask the province to do the dirty work of forcing Esquimalt to rezone. Such a scenario would see the voices of Esquimalt people, the most affected by this project, effectively ignored, as many of them feel they largely have been all along. 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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plagued our region. Nearly a decade ago, I stood on the quarter of the capital’s renters curb outside 2321 Cook St. already spend more than 30 per and dreamt about some cent of their annual of the things a creative income on housing, and owner could do with the the number of people abandoned two-storey struggling to make rent apartment block. is projected to rise by 19 Standing in that spot per cent in just over 20 10 years later with Russ years. Godfrey of the Tenant For better or worse, Resource Advisory Centre near the end of their lives, (TRAC), we revived those these two properties were same fantasies about well known as a haven for affordable housing units the hard to house. The for artists, young workers, Simon Natrass residents of buildings like students and seniors. The Capital these – the working poor, Today, a heron nests in seniors, folks on social the building’s inaccessible assistance and active illicit drug second floor, at least one resident users – are the first to feel it when of a dozen or so units which sit the cheapest rental units disappear. waiting to be torn down. This problem goes beyond We continued on to another a couple of buildings scattered derelict property – 1176 Yates St. – around the City of Victoria. owned by the same landlord. Between 2001 and 2006, rental Godfrey related stories about the stock in the region declined by 247 building’s past from his years of units, despite steady population working with tenants and landlords growth. here in the capital. As the older buildings that form As he spoke, we stood in front of the bulk of the region’s rental stock the decaying building on the spot slowly fall into disrepair or are where a former resident was shot replaced by glittering condos and and killed during an argument with sprawling subdivisions, the region’s another tenant. 60,000 renters will only have more The ongoing dispute was ignored trouble placing a roof over their by the building’s manager until one head. night when both tenants went over According to Godfrey, the the edge – the police were called, demolition-by-neglect of buildings only to arrive the moment that like those on Cook and Yates is, in bullets began to fly. part, responsible for the scarcity Rising rental costs have long

and rising cost of rental units. “At a time when we need affordable housing,” he asks, “why are these buildings being allowed to rot and why do officials seem so reluctant to even talk about it?” Several municipalities in the Capital Region have created bylaws to address the problem of derelict buildings, but experience has shown these to be largely unenforceable. In Victoria, the Northern Junk and Janion buildings sat vacant for years before the city was able to force the owner to sell the downtown properties. The Residential Tenancy Act doesn’t provide much help either, and tenants’ advocates in government are few and far between, prompting Godfrey to wonder, “Where do residents turn when it comes to housing that is being allowed to rot down?” In recent weeks, most of the region has been consumed with deciding the fate of its dung and the rest seems content to view housing creation as a race to build the greatest number of luxury homes. While vacancy rates continue to plateau far below the Canadian average and more and more residents struggle to find a home, I’m left wondering how long it will take before we pull our heads out of our sewage and look up. Simon Natrass’s column can be found in Friday’s paper and online at

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Trudeau helped the Pride movement visit them at Swan’s or Browns I get the warm-and-fuzzies for than at a federal penitentiary. Pierre Elliott Trudeau at this I bring this to your attention time every year. as we approach That’s because Pride Week (July 1 I’m old enough to to 7) in Victoria, an recall the Great Gay appropriate time to Debate of the late gauge the distance the 1960s, when I was lesbian, gay, bisexual, fresh-faced, freshly transgender collective scrubbed, fresh out of has travelled in its high school and full of quest for equal rights. fresh ideas. Also fresh For perspective, was Trudeau, our let’s retreat to 1960s nation’s soon-to-be Patti Dawn Canada: prime minister. Homosexuality was Most gay people of Swansson a crime and officially my vintage can tell Guest column was a mental illness. you that it was PET Homosexuals were viewed as a who, as federal justice minister in December 1967, declared that threat to national security. Gay men were the subject Big Brother had no business of an RCMP witch hunt that peeking into our boudoirs. resulted in thousands of civil “There’s no place for the servants and military personnel state in the bedrooms of the losing their jobs simply because nation,” Trudeau explained they were suspected or after introducing Bill C-150 to confirmed to be gay. Parliament, an initiative that During the Great Gay Debate, would, among other things, members of Parliament actually lead to the decriminalization of stood in the House of Commons homosexuality. Thus, thanks to plucky Pierre, and, without reprimand or sanction, told the nation that gay men no longer are being homosexuals were “predators” hauled off to the hoosegow for being gay men. My dearest male and “really sick.” One MP declared that homosexuality friends are gay and I’d rather

was something that “spreads like a plague.” Sounds like fiction or fantasy, doesn’t it? But it’s true, kids. You can’t make up stuff like the Fruit Machine, a supposed “gay-detecting” contraption used by the RCMP – and funded by our Peeping Tom federal government. Thus, for those of you who wonder why Victoria’s LGBT collective stages a flamboyant, rainbow-feathered celebration the first week of July each year, consider where we were and where we are. We no longer are criminals. We officially have ceased to be mentally ill. We now marry. We raise families. We serve in our military, our government and the RCMP. Our affections are no longer closeted. We actually hold hands and – egads! – smooch in public. So, yes, we celebrate societal gains, diversity, acceptance, true self and the day Pierre Trudeau booted Big Brother’s butt out of our boudoirs. Here’s to you, Pierre, the Patron Saint of Pride. – Patti Dawn Swansson is a former reporter with the News.

LETTERS CRD biosolids survey misleading: resident After completing a survey for the Capital Regional District on the preferred location of the biosolids energy centre, I feel I am being played by the CRD and the public relations firm who developed the materials. The CRD misrepresents Viewfield Road as an industrial area with a ‘few’ residences nearby. The picture of Viewfield they show is a close-up, so most of what one sees is the proposed property and the sub-station behind it, not the surrounding residential neighbourhood. In reality, the property is very close to hundreds of homes, three large public schools, a church, nonindustrial businesses etc. Alternately, the CRD has a big graphic of a sewage plant in Kelowna surrounded by schools and homes – which were built later. What they fail to mention is that that plant sits on more than three times the land and services one third of the population. The CRD website doesn’t mention its own report, which estimates property values within 500 metres of the biosolids centre could decrease by up to 25 per cent. The CRD also has no comparative analysis of health impacts or a section to indicate health of nearby residents and students as a ranking criteria.

The CRD has no analysis or ranking criteria for impact to air quality, even though its own environmental assessment for a biosolids centre at Hartland landfill indicated air quality impact to be ‘significant.’ There is also no criteria for safety, even though biosolids centres can catch fire, leak and explode. Alberta has laws requiring residences to be no closer than 300m. At Viewfield, the closest residence is 25 m away; at Hartland it’s 1.2 km. The CRD misrepresented the Vic West/Esquimalt community surrounding this site and a lot of the criteria was based on the cons for Hartland – many negatives for Viewfield were not presented for consideration. The survey is structured in such a way that even if Hartland is your preferred choice for the biosolids centre, the ranking criteria for the actual selection will result in Viewfield being the optimal choice. Shannon Griffin Esquimalt

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“Guess I’m a fast learner. I previously did a little dancing all over the place, but I think it’s just in my blood,” he joked. “My parents met on the dance floor, country dancing in Alberta.” In all seriousness, it took three years

for a friend to draw the reluctant Volkers to Café Casablanca. He moved to Victoria to do his undergrad and masters in engineering at UVic and now works in a startup software company. With his nights free, he finally obliged. “My first night I did horribly but better than I should have and (Morrison) decided to let me understudy for some of the touring teams. I worked my butt off and when the competition came up, I partnered with (Mosca) to put a routine together,” he said.

approved Mosca had a different path with some previous dance experience. Born in Singapore to Italian parents, Mosca was raised in Rome, Italy, where she figure skated until she moved to Oak Bay as a 14 year old. There, she continued to figure skate and also danced tap for a year. “It’s incredibly exciting to have started in September and already done this well. It’s great to have the people around me who support me so much.”

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Sat. June 29 ViCtoria Contra danCe - Featuring music by the Slow Pokes with Mariah Pepper calling the dances. Learn on the spot with prompts from the caller. No experience or partner necessary. 7pm at St. Matthias Church (600 Richmond). $8. CabarGay - Pride returns to the Belfry Theatre for the second annual song and dance benefit for the Victoria Pride Society. 8pm. Tickets $25 in advance at tickets.belfry.bc.ca or $30 at the door.

Sun. June 30 dylan Moran- Irish stand up comedian brings dark, dry and relentlessly sharp humour to UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium at University Centre. 8pm. Tickets are $37.50 at tickets.uvic.ca or 250-721-8480. HuMan body ProjeCt - Hosts its 18th Vulnerability Vigil at noon on the lawn of the legislature. Leader Tasha Diamant shows up naked and asks others to join her, clothed or unclothed to bring attention to how vulnerable people are in today’s society.

tueS. July 2 briGHton beaCH MeMoirsBlue Bridge Repertory Theatre presents Neil Simon’s semiautobiographical tale about growing up as a Jewish-American teenager in this coming of age comedy. Directed by Janet Wright, starring Amitai Marmostein, Jane Spidell and more. Previews Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Opens Thursday at 8pm and runs daily until July 14 at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets start at $24.50 at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121. soar suMMer CaMP for teen aCtors- The Canadian College of Performing Arts hosts an intensive camp for teen actors including voice and speech training, physical theatre and acting lessons. July 2-12 at 1701 Elgin. Call 250-595-9970 or email admin@ccpacanada.com to register or for more information.

MuSIc Fri. June 28 tall tree MusiC festiValThree days of music on Browns Mountain in Port Renfrew. Full lineup and tickets at talltreemusicfestival.com. td ViCtoria jazz fest-10 days of world, roots, groove, blues, jazz and more with 80 performances and 350 musicans. This weekend’s shows include Nikki Yanofsky, Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet, Roberto Lopez, Herbie Hancock, Marc Atkinson and more. Full schedule at jazzvictoria.ca. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121. beats Workin- Trio performs original tunes, from roots to latin, swing and blues. After open stage at 8pm at James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies). By donation. slaM dunk- This five-peice party band is making an impression, both locally and internationally with their frantic, psych rock and laissez-faire attitude. With Brazillian Monkey. 10pm at Logan’s Pub (1821 Cook). $10. tHe frostbaCks- With Class of 1984 and Speed Garbage at the Absolute Underground launch party. 9pm at Lucky Bar (517 Yates). $10. kytaMi- With Spaceport Union, The Ghostbirds and visuals by Photon. 10pm at Rehab Nightclub (502 Discovery). All ages. $10. snaGGletootH- Motorhead tribute band. With Abombanation. 10pm at Soprano’s (730 Caledonia). $10.

daVe lanG and tHe tWin otters- Danicing music at The Superior (106 Superior). By donation.

Sat. June 29 Harris GilMore and tHe Mojos- Fiery blues, funky reggae and inflamatory jams. 8pm at the Upper Deck Lounge (Travelodge, 229 Gorge). Free. jillian reeCe and neil trettCountry night at Gorge-ous Coffee (300 Gorge). 7-9pm. By donation. Maureen WasHinGtonSmooth jazz with Daniel Cook. 8pm at Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria (740 Burdett). No cover.

Sun. June 30 steVe Miller band-Fly Like an Eagle with Steve Miller. 7:30pm at Archie Browning Sports Centre (1151 Esquimalt). All ages. Tickets at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records and rmts.bc.ca. PiCk a PiPer- With Okpk and Thesis Sahib. 9:30pm at Copper Owl (1900 Douglas). $8. Hank CraMer- Traveling folk singer makes his way to the Victoria Folk Music Society’s open stage. 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5. Victoriafolkmusic.ca.

Mon. July 1 Canada day-Join Hey Ocean, The Odds, Caracol, Kathryn Calder and Acres of Lions as they entertain all day on the main stage at the provincial legislature. A second stage at Ship Point hosts two days of music, featuring Isobel Trigger,

zerbin - Brings its hit single “New Earth” to the main stage at the provincial legislature as Victoria celebrates Canada Day. Check out two full days of free entertainment downtown June 30 and July 1. Geoffrey Lundstrom, Zerbin and more June 30, 1-8pm; and Dougal Bain McLean, Hawk and Steel, Cookeilidh, Rococode and Rocky Mountain Rebel Music July 1, noon-10pm. Free. Full schedule at victoriacanadaday.ca.

tueS. July 2 PlatinuM blonde-Former Police cover band stands on its own. Hits include “Hungry Eyes” and “Somebody Somewhere.” With Micheal Wood Band. 7:30pm at Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon). Tickets start at $47.50 at marywinspearcentre.ca.

gaLLERIES Fri. June 28 XCHanGes Gallery - Meet visiting Irish artist Maurice Orr, artist in residence at Ground Zero Printmakers Studio in conjunction with their show“Victoria, Inside Out.” 7-9pm at 2333 Government, suite 6E . West end Gallery - “Colours of Mexico” an exhibition of new paintings by Jean-Gabriel Lambert. . To July 4 at 1203 Broad. deluGe ConteMPorary art Welcomes Chris Lindsay’s installation “Change.” Opening reception 7-10pm at 636 yates. Exhibition hours are Wed. to Sat. noon-5pm.

Sat. June 29 Missa leCture series - The Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts begins its summer lecture series with Lina de Guevara (storytelling), Cathi Jefferson (ceramics), Gretchen Markle (painting), Chiarina Loggia (printmaking), Claudia Lorenz (photography), and Karel Roessingh (music), July 29 at 7:30pm. art Gallery of Greater ViCtoria - Drop-in tour of “Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere.” Saturday and Sunday, 2-3pm at 1040 Moss. Included in admission.

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Gallery at MattiCks farM - Featured artist for July is Ira Hoffecker. Opening reception Tues, July 2, 5-8pm at 5325 Cordova Bay. Missa leCture series - The Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts continues its lecture series with Angela Pistrucci (ceramics), Suzanne Northcott (painting), Heather Aston (printmaking) and Josh DeWeese (ceramics) at 7:30pm. All lectures are held in the Max Bell Auditorium at Pearson College (650 Pearson). By donation.

Wed. July 3 Moka House Hillside Welcomes the art of Carron Berkes, as he presents a diverse body of acrylic painitngs. July 3-30 at #103, 1633 Hillside. Closed July 1.

WORdS Sat. June 29 CHristina joHnson dean Reads from her new book The Life and Art of Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher, the sixth in The Unheralded Artists of BC series by Mother Tongue Publishing. 7:30pm at Victoria College of Art (1625 Bank). Free.

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MaRkEtS jaMes bay CoMMunity Market - Live music, yummy treats, cool clothing, funky jewelry, local produce and natural treasures. To Oct. 12. SATURDAYS 9am-3pm at corner of Menzies and Superior. 250381-5323, jamesbaymarket.com. bastion square PubliC Market - See an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, imports, entertainment and farmers selling their locally grown produce. Live entertainment. To Sept. 22. THURSDAY-SATURDAY 11am-5:30pm, SUNDAYS 11am4:30pm at Bastion Square (Wharf to Government). Free. Moss street Market - Over 90 vendors offer farm fresh local products, handmade crafts, homemade food and live, local music. Until October. SATURDAYS 10am-2pm at Moss and Fairfield. mossstreetmarket.com. ViCtoria doWntoWn farMers’ Market - Enjoy the summer season with the yearround, local food-focused Victoria Downtown Farmers’ Market starting May 29. WEDNESDAYS 11am-3pm at the Hudson Back Carriageway (770 Fisgard). Free. 250-884-8552.

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He’s a picker, he’s a grinner, he’s a lover and he’s a sinner – and yes, Steve Miller is coming to Victoria with his singular sound. Miller has come a long way from The Joker, his U.S. platinum selling album, in the last 40 years. The band formed in 1968, but didn’t find fame until the release of The Joker in late 1973, which was followed up by band’s two most successful studio albums, the 1976 release Fly Like an Eagle and 1977’s Book of Dreams. The announcement of the 2013 tour by the Steve Miller Band follows four of the most pro-

ductive years in Miller’s illustrious career. Miller has released two new albums – the 2010 number one blues album, Bingo, and its successor, Let Your Hair Down – the first new Steve Miller Band records in 18 years. An evening with Steve Miller Band is on Sunday, June 30 at the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are available online at hightideconcerts.net; or call the High Tide box office at 250-478-1888; Lyle’s Place 770 Yates St.; Ditch Records, 784 Fort St. and the McPherson Box Office 250-386-6121.

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hen provincial gaming grants for cultural programs were slashed in the middle of an economic downturn, many local theatre groups realized how tenuous their financial

stability is. “That loss created a period of uncertainty and certainly created some deficit situations that some people had a hard time getting out of,” says Ivan Habel, general manager of the belfry Theatre. even though the belfry regained most of that funding, and is doing well, the episode left the company cautious. Habel says the company now thinks twice before developing new works, focusing primarily on staging plays with an assured audience. The scale of plays is also carefully scrutinized each season, with an eye to keeping costs down. Denise brown, theatre manager of langham Court Theatre, says the key to surviving, and thriving, has been finding new audiences while pleasing the regulars. To do this, her theatre stages both crowd-pleasing favourites and more edgy choices to appeal to different audiences. “I think it’s important to do both,” brown says. “In terms of marketing and seeing the sales patterns, I think langham has understood the balance of what their patrons want.” The first two shows of langham’s current season, 84 Charing Cross Road and lady Windermere’s Fan, did well. The established titles and crowd-pleasing comedies

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Tide, Tsunami win youth rugby championships The South Island Tide won the recent boy’s U15 Provincial Rugby Championships held in Vancouver in dominating fashion. In four games over two days the South Island Tide walked through the eight-team, U15 boy’s division, amassing a total of 139 points to zero for the gold medal. The Island’s Tsunami won the girls U16 competition. The tournament was held at UBC.

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The Victoria Royals will kick off its third straight Western Hockey League season with a home-andhome set against the Vancouver Giants, Friday, Sept. 20 in This week a pair young students Vancouver and Saturfrom Esquimalt attended a Univerday (Sept. 21) at Savesity of California in Los Angeles On-Foods Memorial rugby camp on bursaries. Centre. Esquimalt High plans to launch Preseason begins a rugby academy for 2014 and the on Aug. 30 as the city donated the money to help Royals enter a threecover airfare and accommodation game tournament over for Grade 10 prop Colton Bottaro of the course of three Esquimalt High and towering Grade dyas against the host 8 lock Hunter Grant of L’Ecole VicEverett Silvertips, tor Brodeur. Seattle Thunderbirds and Tri-City Americans. The Royals will then finish the preseason  against the Giants,  Sept. 14 in Victoria  and Sept. 15 at the Giant’s training facility in Ladner.

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The Victoria Lawn Bowling Club is preparing to host hundreds of young Canadians for the upcoming cystic fibrosis fundraiser, Lawn Summer Nights. The event is created to build awareness among young adults, who are targeted by the fatal genetic illness of cystic fibrosis. Lawn Summer Nights Victoria Runs every Thursday in July at 6 p.m., July 4, 11, 18t and 25. Registration is $400 per team. Visit lawnsummernights.com/VIC.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of MICHAEL TERRENCE DARLING, DECEASED, Date of Death: February 23, 2013 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Michael Terrence Darling, late of 320 Hector Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2C3, are hereby notified under the section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims are required to be sent to the Executor at 401-1011 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5 on or before July 26, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor has notice. Waining Lee, Executor By his Solicitor: Alice S. Y. Lo NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS The Estate of Josephine Agnes Jackson, deceased All persons having claims in respect of Josephine Jackson formerly of 952 Arm Street Esquimalt BC are required to send full particulars of such claims to Paul Jackson, Executor at 915 Esslinger Road Parksville BC V9P 2R1 on or before July 26th, 2013

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Lee Valley Tools is now accepting applications for Store Manager at our Victoria location. We are looking for retail management experience with woodworking and/or gardening knowledge. Must have the ability to foster excellent customer service and maintain good staff relationships while working in a fast-paced environment. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to: hr@leevalley.com, attention: Mark Williams, VP of Retail Store Operations, by Thursday July 4, 2013.

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8 NEW VHS videos - The Thornbirds etc., over 21hrs. All for $30. (250)383-5390.

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

BINOCULARS $30. chenille bedspread (250)385-2610.

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REAL ESTATE 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 MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 10% Down; Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160

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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.

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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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.

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. 10% down. Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160.

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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. SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300sq ft updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Orangic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

GREAT HOUSING. $475$850. neg. Students, disability, working. 778-977-8288.

SUITES, LOWER GORDON HEAD 1 bdrm, incld’s cable, parking. NS/NP. $650. June 1. (250)472-8381 SAANICH: LARGE 2000 sq ft 2 bdrm on hobby farm, lights & heat included, NS/NP. Refs. $1100. Call 250-652-0591.

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.

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

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PENDER ISLAND- level building lot (3819 Pirates Rd) 0.36 acre, 15,681 sq ft with water, sewer, hydro, cable at lot line. By owner only $109,900. Call 604-988-2653.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

VIC WEST Bright sunny near ocean 3 bdrm. 2 lvng rms, sunrm, 5 appl’s 1600sq.ft. garage N/S, ref’s 1yr lease June or July $1650. 250-383-8800

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

1999 24’ Glendale Royal Expedition Classic Ford Econoline 350 Super duty Motorhome. V10, 125km. Please phone 250-655-4840. Located in Sidney.

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FURNITURE COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. Call (250)753-0160.

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.

SHELBOURNE/ McKENZIE well maintained 1 bdrm in quiet area, $850. inclds utils & internet, parking. NS/NP. Call 250-721-4853.

Time for a NEW car?

250-858-JUNK(5865) 1995 TOYOTA Camry Wagon. 2.2 Litre. All power options. 3rd row seating to accommodate 7 passengers. Extremely well maintained. 234,000 Km. $2990. Call 250-658-4038.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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.

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2007 HYUNDAI Sonta- only 40,000 km, auto, sun roof, mint condition, $13,000 obo. (250)655-6599. 2007 HYUNDAI- very low mileage, V-6, 2-wheel drive, excellent condition. $14,000. (250)370-1718.

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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

18FT FIBERGLASS hull and oak and ash wood finish canoe with paddles and life jackets is suitable for exploring the coast or for more extended canoe trips where carrying capacity is required. To inspect please phone 250.665.6537 Asking price, $1200. 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. $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

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CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit in your trunk, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced and insured. Darren 250-217-8131. M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Painting. Patioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204. NO JOB too small. Multi unit to Home Renos. Free Estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

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OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the June 27 - July 3 edition of Real Estate Victoria

206-399 Tyee Rd, $437,000

1372 Treebank, $789,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 9

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

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

pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-744-3301

pg. 9

pg. 7

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

pg. 10

244 King George, $1,175,000 pg. 6

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

pg. 10

Sunday 1-4 Cooper Mclintock & Associate (Re/Max) Sean Mclintock 1-800-372-0304 pg. 10

pg. 13

pg. 14

959 Peggy Anne Cres, $499,000 pg. 12

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

7044 Tamarin, $499,900 pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Giovanna Balaiban, 250-477-5353

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003 pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353

5-15 Helmcken Rd, $419,900 pg. 5

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-656-0131

pg. 12

pg. 21

pg. 11

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

301 Anya, $889,000 pg. 5

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250 661-4476

1225 Millstream Rd, $994,800 pg. 12

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

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

pg. 6

15-840 Craigflower, $215,000

1021 Pendergast St, $739,900 pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106

pg. 5

4030/4040 Borden St pg. 6

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

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

pg. 7

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

pg. 14

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

Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

Saturday 1:30-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

730 Claudette, $587,000 pg. 15

pg. 6

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Shaw, 250-474-6003

pg. 15

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131

806-1500 Lynburne Pl, $549,000 pg. 14

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

pg. 5

2419 Mill Bay Rd, $699,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

pg. 13

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

C-538 Cairndale Rd, $549,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-882-0224

500 Corfield, $332,000 pg. 14

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

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210-663 Goldstream Ave, $234,900

71-7570 Tetayut, $274,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Nicole Pelan, 250-744-3301

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Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

79-2070 Amelia Ave, $298,500 pg. 7

pg. 14

899 Wild Ridge Way pg. 27

27-551 Bezanton, $434,900

79-530 Marsett, $595,000

9581 Christine Pl, $439,000

110-1505 Church Ave, $209,000

814-160 Wilson

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

2987 Dornier Rd.

pg. 1

pg. 8

pg. 14

618 Parkway, $459,000

3467 Happy Valley

982 Mckenzie, $299,900 Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353

90 Norquay pg. 7

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900

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

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250-744-3301

pg. 12

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

pg. 15

294 Hatley Lane, $769,800

pg. 27

pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Paul Holland, 250-592-4422

4980 Deer Park Trail, $1,095,000

107-3244 Seaton St, $225,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mary Beaumont, 250-889-2233

pg. 15

593 Latoria Rd, $294,000

11061 Salal, $699,000

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

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

2006 Hannington Rd, $649,900

4058 Raymond St. N, $439,900

107-250 Douglas, $229,900

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131

205 Portsmouth, $550,000

1019 Fashoda

3795 Burnside Pl, 569,900

5153 Santa Clara, $899,000

pg. 5

406-1149 Rockland Ave.

Saturday & Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

pg. 11

304-1485 Garnet, $245,000 Saturday 12-1 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

pg. 12

4259 Wilkinson Rd, $427,500

3145 Ripon Rd, $1,499,000 pg. 1

401-649 Bay St, $259,900

Saturday & Sunday 3:15-5 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Colin Walters, 250-479-3333

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

11125 Trillium, $650,000

1228 Mariposa Ave, $709,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

1828 San Pedro Ave, $499,000

102-640 Montreal St.

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353

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

pg. 12

2825 Adelaide, $425,000

Sunday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

1521 Arrow Rd, $594,900

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rosa Perez, 250-857-5575

pg. 2

3820 Savannah Rd, $509,000

2367 Cookman, $659,000

402-103 Gorge Rd E, $399,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

pg. 12

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Colin Walters, 250-479-3333

pg. 6

9706 Fifth St, $569,900

541 Normandy Rd, $479,900

110 Beach Dr., $769,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Mark Imhoff, 250-883-1995

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

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

402-5110 Cordova Bay, $450,000

302-104 Dallas Rd, $418,988

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100

3236 Cedar Hill, $574,500

16-1020 Richardson, $739,900

201-670 Dallas Rd, $519,900

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

pg. 17

pg. 10

1277 Rockland, $799,000

50 Howe, $888,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Mariann Abram 250 884-6796

102-2360 James White, $219,000

2833 Austin Ave, $489,000

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

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

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

732 Belton Ave., $549,000

104-2211 Shelbourne St, $230,000

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n Little Spirits Garden Opening n Saturday, June 22 n Royal Oak Burial Park

Families gather to remember, visit Little Spirits Garden at Royal Oak Burial Park Greater Victoria families gathered June 22 for A Walk to Remember, raising more than $10,000 for Little Spirits Garden, Canada’s first memorial garden serving families who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. The walk brought community members together to acknowledge their losses, support one another and fight stigma. Participants were the first members of the public to enter the garden and utilize the memorial options, including Spirit Houses, Cedar Wind Notes and Commemorative Stones. One in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss, and 500 Greater Victoria families suffer this tragedy each and every year. Located inside Royal Oak Burial Park, Little Spirits Garden is a dedicated place where parents and families can grieve the loss of a baby and the community at large can remember, share and openly acknowledge their loss. This public memorial space is now available to every family, regardless of financial circumstance, no matter how, where or when they may have experienced the loss of a baby. Little Spirits Garden is creating a community of families who have endured this tragedy, raising awareness about the garden and the issue of pregnancy and infant loss. To be part of the movement, visit on facebook at www.facebook.com/ littlespiritsgarden or twitter: @LittleSpiritGdn The Board of Cemetery Trustees of Greater Victoria partnered with the Saanich Legacy Foundation to raise the funds for the project and although the garden is now open, fundraising efforts continue to ensure families have the opportunity to grieve, regardless of their financial circumstance. Through the Saanich Legacy Foundation, tax receipts are available – donate today at www.saanichlegacy.ca/spirits.html

Millie Herring, held by her mother, Stephanie Herring, at the opening ceremonies.

Royal Oak Burial Park Executive Director Stephen Astrid Braunschmidt, of CTV Vancouver Island, with Olson with Maternity Services social worker Jill Davoren. Lindsay McCray, spokesperson for the Gardens.

Nancy White, Alyssa Taradi, Catrina Snook, Kaliyah Louse, Rachel Hussain and Jennifer Earl were there in support of loved-ones they have lost.

Joe Daily with Bill Pechet.

Ann-Marie Millington attended in memory of her son Gabriel James.

From the Saanich Legacy Foundation are: Isobel Hoffman, VP; Paul McKivett, President; and Claire Reynolds, Director.

Sam Fraser attended in memory of her son Darcy.

1 IN 4 PREGNANCIES END IN MISCARRIAGE OR STILLBIRTH

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