VICTORIANEWS S
MANAGER’
CE N A R R SUMME CLEA ENT
EV
W! SALE ON NO
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Harbour shuffle
Ferry crash leaves Greater Victoria harbour authority officials juggling dock space Pages a3 Proudly serving Esquimalt & Victoria
WING’S RESTAURANT
Chinese Cuisine Take Out, Eat In, and Delivery Open from 11 am - 10 pm Daily 90 Gorge Rd. W
250-385-5564 www.vicnews.com
Despite tough challenges, restaurants thrive in city Daniel Palmer Reporting
When Wayne Empey and his wife Thanh Pham purchased a tired cafe on the corner of Broughton and Blanshard streets, they knew they were wading into a volatile industry. Four years later, Caffe Teatro has come out ahead of the economic downtown by providing Vietnamese cuisine to the suit-and-tie crowd, but Empey’s upbeat persona fades momentarily as he discusses staying afloat in Victoria’s saturated food service industry. “We only manage to survive because my wife and I run the place,” he said. “The naiveté of people to open up restaurants today, I don’t know who’s opening up these new places. Where
R E N O VAT I O N S
do they get the money?” There are 534 active food service licences in the City of Victoria, including 26 new licences for 2013. Those numbers don’t include food trucks or grandfathered food cart licences. Despite dwindling tourism, the ill-fated harmonized sales tax, a chill on alcohol sales from stricter drinking-driving laws and a 24 per cent bump in payroll due to minimum wage increases, Victoria’s restaurant scene continues to thrive. “People are still satisfying that urge to go out and be social, but they’re just doing it in smaller, tangible ways,” said Bob Parotta, Victoria chair of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association. Restaurants that have closed in recent months, like Rick’s Grill and Sauce, represent a North American-wide trend of larger establishments losing out to “fast-casual” food, Parotta said. Please see: Casual eateries, Page A8
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Caffe Teatro owners Wayne Empey and Thanh Pham with banh mi sandwiches at the popular restaurant on the corner of Broughton and Blanshard Streets. The couple is one example of independent owners who have struggled to compete in the saturated Victoria restaurant scene.
A2 • www.vicnews.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013- VICTORIA
3
DALYE SA
UN. S . T A S . FRI
® FRIDAY
19
JULY
SUNDAY
21
SATURDAY
20
JULY
JULY
Purewal Blueberries
lb. Pack! Large 4
Product of Canada. Canada No. 1 Grade. 4 lb. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO.
Lucerne Milk
9
99
Assorted varieties. 2 Litre. Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO - Combined varieties.
2for 4
! YS ONLY 3 DAPR ICE CLUB
Top Sirloin Steak
Boneless. Cut from 100% Canadian beef. Sold in a package of 4 for only $12.00. LIMIT SIX.
NLY! 3 DAYS EO IC
CLUB PR
$
Safeway Apple Juice From Concentrate. 1 Litre. Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWELVE.
Fresh. LIMIT TWO.
3
99
NLY! 3 DAYS EO
NLY!
YS O 3 DAPR ICE CLUB
Available to enjoy hot or cold.
CLUB
e of 15! Packag
e Deli! From th
5
lb g 8.80/k
! YS ONLY 3 DAPR ICE
IC
CLUB PR
$
!
Whole Pork Back Ribs
Meat Dept! From the
12fo 6
With Baby’s Breath and Greenery. LIMIT FIVE per customer, while supplies last.
3
EACH STEAK
NLY 3 DAYS O
$r
Signature CAFE Roasted Chickens
ea.
EXTREEME PRIC
$
6 Stem Rose Bouquet
NEWS
7
49 ea.
! YS ONLY 3 DAPR ICE CLUB
Bakery Counter Low Fat Mountain Grain Bread
12 Grain. Or Goodhaven or 7 Grain Bread. 450 g.
$
2for
4
NLY!
YS O 3 DAPR ICE CLUB
$
Bakery Counter Mini Croissants Package of 15.
5 NLY!
YS O 3 DAPR ICE CLUB
Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, 2013 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slig htly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.
Old Spice Body Wash
BUY 1 GET
1FREE
Or Gillette or Olay. 295 to 532 mL. Or Bar VALUE Soap 4 x 90 g, 6 x 113 g or 2 x 120 g. Select EQUAL OR LESSER varieties. LIMIT SIX FREE - Combined varieties. ! LY N YS O 3 DAPR ICE CLUB
JULY 19 20 21 FRI
SAT SUN
Prices in this ad good until July 21st.
www.vicnews.com • A3
VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
A taste of Mexico Arezou Roozbeh from the Mexico Vivo dance group performs at Festival Mexican at Centennial Square on Saturday. The seventh annual event, hosted by the Mexican-Canadian Community Association of Victoria, featured the tastes, sounds and sights of Mexico, including food vendors, Salsa dance lessons and performances, and a piñata for kids. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Ferry crash leaves harbour officials juggling dock space
House fire victims remain at Sally Ann
Daniel Palmer
News staff
News staff
A private dock destroyed by a passenger ferry in Victoria’s Inner Harbour last Thursday likely won’t be replaced before the end of the summer, as insurance companies wade through the details of the collision. On July 11, the MV Coho backed into a dock used by Hyack Air, a marine adventure and seaplane company. The dock and business were purchased by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority in June to create more marina space in the Inner Harbour. GVHA president Curtis Grad said the damaged dock won’t significantly impact upcoming events like Victoria Symphony Splash (Aug. 4) and Dragon Boat Festival (Aug. 16-18). “(But) it will have an impact on our ability to accommodate additional overflow and the revenue that would have come from that,” Grad said.
The MV Coho en route to Victoria. The GVHA operates three marinas for mooring vessels at Wharf Street, Johnson Street and Mermaid Wharf. During large events with increased traffic, boats are permitted to raft together against marinas to optimize space, said Rebecca Penz, GVHA sustainability manager. “We like to call it marina Tetris, constantly moving boats around and
Saanich Walk-In Denture Clinic Walk-In Denture Clinic WHY WAIT?WE WECAN CANHELP HELP NOW! NOW! WHY WAIT? Happiness is Happiness is aa beautiful smile! beautiful smile!
•Home FREE& Adjustments Hospital Visits
ConradDe DePalma Palma Conrad Denturist Denturist (250) (250)595-1665 595-1665
h
3581Shelbourne ShelbourneStreet Street 3581 www.walk-indentureclinic.ca www.walk-indentureclinic.ca COMECOME ON INON FOR IN YOUR FOR
FREE CONSULTATION! FREE CONSULTATION! YOUR
File photo
adjusting for events,” she said. Transport Canada is conducting an investigation into the Coho collision. Operator Black Ball Ferry Line has already taken full responsibility for the incident. “Fortunately nobody was hurt. That’s the main thing,” said president Ryan Burles. dpalmer@vicnews.com
Several seek housing options Daniel Palmer Most residents displaced by last month’s Rockland house fire are still living at a downtown shelter and searching for permanent accommodation. The June 24 fire destroyed a 20-unit rooming house at 1114 Rockland Ave. and displaced 17 people. Nine of those residents, many of whom are on income assistance and dealing with mental health issues, took up an offer from the Salvation Army to temporarily stay at its addictions and rehabilitation centre on Johnson Street. “We’re working with the Vancouver Island Health Authority to help build strong cases to find them suitable housing. Until that’s been found and located, they’ll be staying with us,” said Kyla Ferns, Salvation Army communications officer. The displaced residents were also provided with clothes, courtesy of the Salvation Army thrift store, and have access to two daily meals and counselling services, Ferns said. The 149-bed men’s shelter includes transitional housing, emergency housing and halfway housing. Ferns said no one was evicted or denied a bed to accommodate the Rockland fire victims. dpalmer@vicnews.com
JULY 15-20:
All Summer Shorts & Capris JULY 22-AUG 3: 50% OFF (Some exceptions may apply) We also still have swimwear in stock!
O 20% OFF
1315 Cook Street • Victoria 250-361-4966
A4 • www.vicnews.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
OXFORD FOODS PRICES EFFECTIVE ONE FULL WEEK WED. JULY 17 to TUES. JULY 23, 2013
We reserve the right to limit quantities
STORE HOURS: M-F 9-8:15, SAT. 9-5:15 SUN & HOLIDAYS 10-5:15
271 COOK ST. ALL VARIETIES
NEWS
FRESH
FRESH BONELESS
CHICKEN RISTORANTE PORK LOIN DRUMSTICKS ROAST PIZZA
3
99
FROZ 330 390 g
615 kg
RAGU
99
¢
PORK LOIN CHOPS
ALL VARIETIES
703 kg
ALL VARIETIES
703 kg
ISLAND BAKERY
2
ALL VARIETIES
1
7 kg 69
3
250 g CHUB
PURE MAPLE LEAF or NATURAL
SLICED HAM
175 g PKG CLASSIC BAKERY COUNTER ICE CREAM APPLE 99 VARIETIES PIE 1.65 L ALL TUB FROZ 620 g or RAISIN
3
GROUND or WHOLE BEAN
BARBAR
NABOB COFFEE
555
CREAM CRACKERS 200 g PKG
ALL VARIETIES
BRUNSWICK
FISH FILLETS 92 100 g TIN
122
JELLY POWDER 85 g PKG ALL VARIETIES
ROYALE 12 ROLL
ALL VARIETIES
B.C. GROWN RED
JELLO
BATHROOM TISSUE DOUBLE or SIGNATURE
59 ¢ 59 99 2
DELICIOUS APPLES 1.30 KG ................................. U.S. GROWN
HONEYDEW MELONS 1.30 KG ............................. B.C. GROWN
FRESH BLUEBERRIES 1 LB CARTON ..............................
¢
LB
1 44 1 99 2 ¢ 99 ¢ 55 99 4
LIVER SAUSAGE
ISLAND FARMS
350 400 g BAG
LB
49
FREYBE FINE
APPLE JUICE
99
319
SIRLOIN TIP STEAK
MOTT’S
1.82 L BTL + DEP
LB
FRESH
CHICKEN THIGHS 549 kg
249
LB
FRESH AUSTRALIAN
CANADA GR. “AA” BEEF
ORGANIC BREADS
22
LB
199
SIRLOIN TIP BONELESS LAMB LEGS ROAST
166
680 g LOAF
319
439 kg
CANADA GR. “AA” BEEF
UNICO PASTA 700 900 g PKG
LB
FRESH BONELESS
PASTA SAUCE 630 640 mL JAR
279
44
1232 kg
559
LB
FRESH
PACIFIC OYSTERS 227 g TUB
4
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
What’s old is new
19
2 44 1 88 1 55 1 99 2 99 2 99
SCHNEIDER’S
MAPLE BACON SLICED 500 g PKG FREYBE SLICED
LYONER SAUSAGE 175 g PKG
MOTT’S
APPLE SAUCE LARGE 796 mL JAR
EUROGOODS
NATURAL SAUERKRAUT 800 mL JAR
QUE PASA
TORTILLA CHIPS LARGE 600 g BAG
KELLOGG’S
RICE KRISPIES 440 g BOX
U.S. GROWN
BROCOLLI CROWNS
LB 2.18 KG ................................... U.S. GROWN
FRESH CAULIFLOWER
LB EACH....................................... EARTHBOUND 142 g CARTON
ORGANIC SALADS
HERB BLEND, BABY SPINACH, SPRING MIX
99 ¢ 99 99 2 ¢
Valerie Gunn, left, and Barbara Day look at hats in Lynn’s Vintage a-Dress booth at the third annual Summer Vintage Fair at the Fairfield United Church on Saturday. Shoppers were entertained by Slim Shady Duo and were treated to roaming fashion shows by Heritage Productions while browsing through stalls of vintage goods.
E C N A R A E SUMMER CL ENT MANAGER’S
UP TO
90%
OFF
ALL CLEARANCE MERHANDISE SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS
LB
EA
EV
759 McCallum Road 250-474-9700
SALE ON
NOW! Save an
extra 10%
on almost everything in-store when you use your HBC Credit Card
3170 Tillicum Road 250-412-2080
www.homeoutfitters.com
VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A5
Victoria actor found dead in Vancouver hotel room Daniel Palmer News staff
A 31-year-old Victoria actor who shot to fame on the television series Glee was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room Saturday afternoon. Cory Monteith was found by staff at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel after Monteith missed his checkout time. “Emergency staff were immediately called but (Monteith) could not be resuscitated,” said Barb McLintock of the B.C. Coroners Service.
“There were others with Mr. Monteith in his room earlier (Friday) night, but video and fob key entries show him returning to his room by himself in the early morning hours and we believe he was alone when he died,” said Vancouver Police acting chief Doug LePard. Foul play is not suspected in Monteith’s death, LePard added. dpalmer@vicnews.com
What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@vicnews.com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Hotel Grand Pacific executive sous chef Ian Gaord holds a tray of grilled vegetable bruschetta at the launch of Taste, Victoria’s festival of food and wine, July 8. Taste is set for July 25 to 28 at locations throughout Greater Victoria.
Festival gives taste of Victoria Daniel Palmer News staff
Gastronomy can be easy on southern Vancouver Island, but you have to know where to look. Enter Kathy McAree, the culinary expert behind Taste, Victoria’s festival of food and wine. For the past five years, McAree has been bringing together many of the Capital Region’s restauranteurs and food suppliers who have embraced the renaissance of locally sourced food and wine. “I don’t know of many places who have the incredible ability of chefs and farmers and suppliers who work together as well as they do here on south Vancouver Island and in Victo-
ria,” McAree said. “We live in a very special place and that is what Taste is all about.” The culinary festival takes place July 25-28, and features food and wine pairings from the likes of Zambri’s, Bistro 28, Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and dozens of other restaurants, cheese makers and wineries. On July 26, get a peek behind the scenes at Finest at Sea’s operations and learn how fisherman and owner Bob Fraumeni finds the best seafood in the Pacific Ocean. Other events include a sampling of lesser-known grape varietals like Auxerrois, Siegerrebe and Ortega that flourish in Vancouver Island’s coo
It has never been this easy to join V.I. Fitness
5
00
$
*
climate, and a seminar by Silk Road tea experts on the regional characteristics of international tea leaves. Organizers purport the varietals of tea leaves to be as diverse as wine. The Hotel Grand Pacific plays host to the festival’s pinnacle event, Swine and the Vine (July 27), when a full fireroasted suckling pig will be served alongside unique pork dishes like pork tongue terrine, Swedish potato sausages and steamed barbecue pork buns. “Everything has a story,” McAree said. “In telling that story, we’re promoting everything that’s happening in our backyard.” For details and tickets, visit victoriataste.com. dpalmer@vicnews.com
Your Guide to Local Houses of Worship Parish of St. Peter & St. Paul
1379 Esquimalt Rd.
250-386-6833
Rev. Lon Towstego
www.stpeterandpaul.ca
Sunday Service 8:30 am and 10:30 am Sunday School at the 10:30 service,
We Rebuild
Chimneys!
Specializing in all types of: • Natural Stone • Fireplaces • Chimney Restorations • Brick • Architectural Block • Glass Blocks • Walls • Patios • Walkways Commercial & Residential CALL TODAY! FREE ESTIMATES!
best suited to children 5-12 years.
St. Paul’s Historic Naval Garrison Church
To book space please call Kelly Somerville at 250-480-3228
ROB TOURNOUR MASONRY LTD. 250-478-3364 #121-937 Dunford Ave. www.robtournourmasonry.com
SALE ON NOW
SIZZLING SUMMER SALE FASHION FABRICS - All stock of Spring & Summer Fabrics SALE SALE 50% - 70% OFF REGULAR PRICE ** LARGE SELECTION** CRAFT & DECOR FABRICS “reduced to clear”
OUTDOOR PATIO FABRICS All stock regular $24.00/m
Final Days! Offer ends July 31
gets youd! starte
SALE $10.00/M
“Wow, I really regret that workout,” said no one. Ever.
New summer program guide featuring: Pilates, Drop-In Yoga, Bootcamps, Women and Weights and TRX Rip Trainer
Proudly celebrating our 20th Year!
Visit us online: www.vifitness.ca
*Some restrictions may apply. See Club for more details. Limited time only.
DUVET COVER SETS All stock, selection varies OFF Reg Price
50% - 65%
CONTAINERS CUT TRIMS & RIBBONS & ELASTIC AllSTORAGE stock, selection varies All stock by metre
40% 50% OFF Reg Price
OFF Reg Price
3170 TILLICUM ROAD Co-Ed & For Women
VICTORIA - 401-3980 Shelbourne St.
Co-Ed & For Women
SAANICHTON - 6772 Oldfield Rd.
For Women
OAK BAY - 2040 Oak Bay Ave.
VI Fitness Co-Ed
VI Fitness for Women
VI Fitness Co-Ed
VI Fitness for Women
VI Fitness for Women
VI Fitness for Women
250-477-9299
250-477-9299
250-652-5444
250-652-5498
250-595-3354
250-478-3334
Victoria
Victoria
Saanichton
Saanichton
Oak Bay
West Shore
VI Fitness Co-Ed Nanaimo
For Women
www.facebook.com/VIFitnesscentres
WEST SHORE - 947 Langford Pkwy. VI Fitness for Women Nanaimo
VI Fitness for Women Courtenay
250-756-2985 250-754-2348 250-338-9247 250-758-9890
VI Fitness for Women
Campbell River
250-286-1019
VICTORIA
LOWER LEVEL OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE
ACROSS FROM PEARKES REC. CENTRE • 250-475-7501
Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
A6 • www.vicnews.com
VICTORIANEWS
EDITORIAL
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
NEWS
Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Don Descoteau Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director
The Victoria News is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-381-3484 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.vicnews.com
OUR VIEW
Marijuana vote not a sure thing B
.C. is famed around the world for the quality of its marijuana, and people here buy, sell, grow and consume it mostly without fear of serious consequences from the law. Elections B.C. has approved Dana Larsen’s drive for a referendum on decriminalizing marijuana possession – a reminder that pot remains illegal, and unlike our neighbour in Washington state, our province and country remain far away from laws that take drug profits away from criminals. Any move to shake up drugs laws in this country is seen as a good thing. But pot smokers shouldn’t have a victory toke yet – it’s not clear this referendum will even get off the ground, and, if it does, if the province will give it the time of day. Similar to the ultimately successful drive to oust the HST, Larsen and his supporters need to collect signatures of at least 10 per cent of elected voters in each of the 85 ridings. The gross mishandling of the HST by the Liberals made it easy to whip up voter anger, and voter turnout. Many people in B.C. may support laxer laws around possessing marijuana (or buying, selling and growing for that matter), but the issue is unlikely to inflame the same passions as a government perceived as dishonest and shifting tax burdens from business to citizens. The drive to create a marijuana referendum could help to get voting-adverse young adults more engaged in the political life of B.C. At the risk of glib stereotyping, hopefully the referendum advocates stay focused and organized, and aren’t smoking what they are trying to legalize. If the referendum were to succeed anywhere in Canada, it should be B.C. But even if Larsen and his allies win, the victory will be nonbinding and symbolic – the B.C. Liberals don’t have to support the vote. B.C. may have a permissive pot culture, but this isn’t the U.S., where, for better or worse, voter propositions are binding. And unlike Canadian provinces, states like Washington and Colorado will defy their federal government based on the will of the people. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
2009 WINNER
Empty seats for political theatre P
remier Christy Clark didn’t win reasons for the decline in voter para seat in time to join her 48 fel- ticipation and engagement in issues. Today, politicians frequently remind low B.C. Liberal MLAs in the themselves out loud that legislature for the summer there is “only one taxsession she ordered up. payer” supporting the By the time the byelecsquabbling layers of this tion in Westside-Kelowna over-governed country. is certified by Elections And yet, the same misB.C., Clark will be off to take keeps being made Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. over and over by oppoto meet with her fellow sition politicians, and premiers in what is now dutifully reported by the loftily called the Council of news media. The notion the Federation. that all problems can These gatherings used Tom Fletcher and should be solved by to be called First MinisB.C. Views “more government fundters’ Conferences, and ing” is now so engrained there was a set ritual, in our education system largely designed for the that it seems inescapable. consumption of network television. One of the NDP’s big “gotcha” Provincial premiers ganged up on items last week was the failure of the prime minister to demand federal “funding” for every conceivable the B.C. government to buy the latest sonar technology to locate and need, just as municipal leaders get recover the bodies of people who together each year to present their have drowned in one of our thoudemands to the B.C. government. sands of lakes and rivers. As with Prime Minister Stephen Harper the health-care system, as soon ended the show, declining to play as something is invented, some the role of villain in this bit of politiassume a right to it, regardless of cal summer stock theatre, and it’s cost. unlikely that any future national Another big opposition target leader would reverse this prudent was the province’s failure to buy up decision. remote properties in the Kootenays The result, at least among westthat have been discovered to be at ern premiers, has been a quieter, high risk of further landslides such more pragmatic effort to work as the one that swept through a together, rather than clumsy year ago. attempts to play a shell game with The question of limits for protecttaxpayers’ pockets. ing people who choose to build The public got tired of this rouhomes in risky locations seldom tine some time ago. I don’t need comes up in our political-media thea poll to tell me this is one of the
atre. The media’s key ingredients are sympathetic victims to fit their narrative that all corporations and governments are greedy, stingy, callous and incompetent in everything they do. What the opposition has dubbed “Christy Clark’s wheelchair tax” is another case in point. A Fraser Health Authority official explained what was really going on here. An average $35 monthly rent for wheelchairs is charged at the majority of care facilities, which are contracted by the health authority. Operators charge as they see fit for maintenance, disinfection and replacement of this equipment, for patients who don’t own their own chairs. In September, a $25 fee is to be extended to the few facilities still directly run by Fraser Health, which have aging equipment and no fees. In all facilities, the fee is waived for those who can’t afford it. It would be useful for our politicians to frankly discuss the trend towards contracted health services, and the role of user fees in forcing people to take more responsibility for maintaining their own health. But that is not what happens. The narrative of dumping frail, impoverished seniors from their wheelchairs has no relationship to reality, but it’s how post-modern political theatre is done. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
‘The same mistake keeps being made over and over by opposition politicians’
VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A7
Goat stampede! Adults and children watch as goats race down a pathway at the Beacon Hill Children’s Farm in Beacon Hill Park during the daily morning goat stampede. The goats run from their sleeping barn down to their day viewing pen. Goat stampedes are held everyday at 10:10 a.m. and 5:10 p.m. Don Denton/News staff
LETTERS Hartland sewage plan not a crazy idea Opponents claim pumping sewage sludge to Hartland landfill is a crazy idea, bound to create all kinds of serious problems. Is putting sewage in pipes and pumping it from one place to another in a city such a new and unusual idea? Well, if you stop to think about it, all houses, hotels, businesses and public facilities are connected to a sewage system. In Metro Vancouver, there are approximately 15,000 kilometres of pipes in its system. Is it unusual to have pumps in a municipal sewage system to pump raw sewage great distances? The City of Richmond operates 163 sewage pump stations that pumps its sewage to Metro Vancouver for treatment. So, as you can tell, the 17
Letters to the editor
kilometres of sewage piping proposed for the Hartland option is not so unusual. Once again, we see that the opponents are spreading misinformation in their goals to “Stop a Bad Plan.” It would be more helpful if people with concerns did a bit of research. It isn’t as if, for example, the City of Richmond’s systems are a big secret. Tyler Ahlgren Fairfield
helps to explain why I see so many apparently sloshed drivers rocketing along Gorge Road at night. I assume they must simply be trying to help maintain a century old tradition. Gordon Pollard Victoria
Cyclo-cross idea could help in ’quake Re: City offers unique workshop for cyclists (News, July 10) It’s great to train volunteer cyclists to help out after a major earthquake. However, I worry more about getting those who are already highly trained – police and fire – from their homes to the police station or fire hall if roads are blocked to cars. I think we should “take a leaf” from the sport of cyclo-cross racing. In it, riders cycle and also carry their bikes over obstacles. No fancy equipment is
Sloshed drivers help preserve history Re: Relics of history hidden in Gorge (News, July 12) As a resident of the Gorge, I was very interested in your excellent feature about how old bottles collected from the Gorge waterway provide clues to the history of beer-brewing and partying that occurred in this area long ago. The story also perhaps
The News welcomes your opinions and comments. Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the
needed, just a strippeddown old diamond-frame 10-speed would do fine. The only at-home maintenance needed would be to keep the tires inflated. Anticipating broken glass, punctureproof tires might be best. To make sure the system worked, an unscheduled call-out should happen at least once a year, with some appropriate obstacle course near the destination. The burden to the taxpayer should be miniscule, with a potentially large reward. Robert McInnes Victoria
Now is the time to defend Beacon Hill City seeks public’s thoughts on Beacon Hill changes (News, June 26) Better than closing just one or two park roads as proposed by the City,
News. Send your letters to: ■ Mail: Victoria News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4 ■ E-mail: editor@vicnews.com
CONSERVE & SAVE WITH NATURAL GAS
Quality new & used building supplies and home goods
AMAZING DISCOUNT PRICES EVERY DAY! FREE PICK-UP 250-386-7867 Shop. Donate. Volunteer. Recycle. 849 Orono Ave. Langford www.habitatvictoria.com
FURNACES
Old Oil to New Gas
95% Single Stage .................................... $4,395 + GST 97% Two Stage ........................................ $4,995 + GST May be eligible for $1,000 Rebate
• Fully installed • Free oil tank removal • 10 year parts & lifetime heat exchanger warranty • Many Gas Fireplace options available
Homeglow Heat Products
250-382-0889 • www.homeglow.bc.ca homeglow@shaw.ca
replace them all with grass, an oxygen-providing, natural heritage. Vehicles and roads do nothing for park esthetics. Glaring ugly rods painted with orange and black stripes to draw attention to the proposed road changes have been installed in concrete, leaving an impression of permanent rather than temporary implants. They might be acceptable downtown, but are unsuitable in Beacon Hill Park. Beacon Hill Park is finite. There is no time like the present to come to the aid for Beacon Hill Park. Betty Gibbens Victoria
Voters weren’t born yesterday Re: True election numbers pathetic for B.C. Liberals (Letters, July 5) It really bothers me when people like Gordon Pollard,
make comments without doing any research. He recently wrote: “Where but in the bizarre never-never land of our weird electoral system would 24 per cent be considered even minimally acceptable, let alone enough to serve as the basis for claiming a huge success?” If Pollard would have done his research before shooting off from the hip, he would have noticed that recent provincial elections in Alberta, returned the Conservative government with 25.13 per cent, returned the NDP government in Manitoba with 25.62 per cent, and Ontario returned the Liberal government with 31.54 per cent as a percentage of total registered voters. Maybe Pollard was born yesterday, but the readers were not. Joe Sawchuk Duncan
Randall Garrison, MP ESQUIMALT–JUAN DE FUCA We’re here to help constituents with Federal government programs and services. address:
A2–100 Aldersmith Place Victoria V9A 7M8
hours:
10am–4pm, Monday–Thursday or by appointment
phone:
250-405-6550 Randall.Garrison@parl.gc.ca 250-405-6554
email: fax:
follow us on facebook!
www.randallgarrison.ndp.ca
A8 • www.vicnews.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
California Large Valencia
California
Black Plums
Oranges
199 lb. $4.39 kg
$
BC Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Romaine or Head
99¢ lb. $2.18 kg
California Red or Green
Grapes Tomatoes $ 99
Lettuce
1
99¢ea.
BC On-the-Vine
149 lb. $3.29 kg
$
lb.
$4.39 kg
Chicken Wings
Boneless
Top Sirloin
399 lb. $8.80 kg
$
Boneless
Porkloin Chop
5$13.2199kglb.
$
499 lb. $11.00 kg
$
Portofino Bakery
Island Farms
Rustic Multigrain
Vanilla Plus
Loaf
Yogurt Asst. 175g
399 ea.
$
99¢ea.
Island Farms
Rising Star Country 2897 Foul Bay Rd. White Cream, 8am - 10pm Daily • 9am - 9pm Sun. Raisin Denali Plus, $ 99 No Sugar 716 Johnson St. Added 9am 9pm Daily • 9am - 8pm Sun. Asst. 1.65L
5
Bread
Ice Cream
SALE VALID JULY 17 – JULY 23, 2013
Diana’s
Kicking Horse
Organic
Coffee
1179 Asst., 454 g
$
Real Food
Corn Thins
199
BBQ Sauce $ 19 3 Asst. 500 mL
$
Catelli
Pasta
Asst. 150g
299
$
Del Monte
Fruit Cups $299
Asst. 700 - 900 g
Continued from Page A1
“There’s just a surge in the breakfast and casual places right now due to economic times.” B.C. restaurants lost an estimated $1.5 billion in food sales during the reign of the HST, according to the Canadian Food Restaurant and Foodservices Association. In April, the first month after the HST was abolished, food sales shot up between six to nine per cent across the Capital Region, Parotta said. “It was a tough few years, because the government didn’t give us the time to adjust to any of those changes,” he said. “But we’ve all learned to work with it now, we have taster programs for wines, we can plan drink menus so by the end of a meal, the customer is still under .05 (blood alcohol level). We just need to be consulted beforehand.” The uphill climb for mom-andpop food establishments like Caffe Teatro was the norm even prior to the recession, said Frank Bourree, principal of Chemistry Consulting Group and expert in food service trends. “It’s super competitive here, we’ve got more and more chains in the market,” Bourree said. “What has changed is fast food is a much bigger piece of the market today
than 20 years ago.” Empey suggests the city could restrict restaurant density downtown to support existing restaurants and avoid over-servicing a finite business population. It’s great to have options, but it’s too dense,” he said. “There should be a moratorium on restaurant zoning on certain city blocks.” Coun. Shellie Gudgeon flatly rejected the idea, but said the City’s next big food service policy will likely be zoning restrictions for food trucks. “We are saturated (with restaurants), there’s no doubt. But as an industry, we need to step it up on all levels, said Gudgeon, who also owns Il Terrazio and Fifth Street Bar and Grill. “The tough economic times have shown us that we can’t just open the doors and wheel people in, we have to have a quality product. Five, 10 years ago it was far too easy.” Parotta points to food festivals like Taste and Victoria’s inaugural Spot Prawn Festival earlier this year as indicators of a healthy appetite for more food-centric events in the Capital Region. “Everybody’s talking about a definite mark of improvement this summer,” he said. “I think this is going to be a good year.” dpalmer@vicnews.com
School workers approve strike mandate When students return to school this fall, they could be behind picket lines. CUPE B.C. officials say 27,000 education assistants, clerical staff, trades, aboriginal workers, youth and family workers, custodians and bus drivers have voted in favor of a strike. The strike mandate covers almost all of the unions 57 locals and 53 school districts across the province, including Victoria. Strike action is expected to take place at the beginning of September, though exact dates have not been confirmed. “What we want is a fair pay raise,” said Jan Peever, president of CUPE 459 and South Vancouver Island representative on the CUPE BC K-12 Presidents’ Council for bargaining. CUPE workers have not had a pay increase in four years.
Asst.6 x 4 Pack 107 - 112 mL
Voted
Best 1 City EWS of the
199 ea.
$
Casual eateries find their niche
NEWS
IA N VICTOR
AR YE
2013
h
t 19
Enjoy fresh, flavourful cuisine two ways at Japanese Village Many Victorians are familiar with the Japanese Village Restaurant’s award-winning teppan dining – after all, who hasn’t marvelled at the chefs dazzling with their remarkable skills, right at the table? But what diners may not know is that the Japanese Village also welcomes guests in their charming, traditionally decorated sushi bar and dining room – just one more reason why the iconic restaurant has again been voted one of Victoria’s best. Pull up a comfortable stool and watch the talented master sushi chefs create the delicacies right before your eyes, or relax at a quiet table to enjoy your meal.
Locally owned and operated since 1975 Open for lunch and dinner, additional selections here include a variety of individual and combination meals, including tempura, yakitori, lunch-time udon bowls and more. Can’t decide which kind of sushi and sashimi to try first? Ask the chef to prepare a special assorted sushi platter and discover a new favourite. Of course, if you’re in the mood for something hot and sizzling, venture into the Teppan Steakhouse. Teppan dining, or Teppanyaki – “the iron table” – was first introduced to North America in the 1960s, offering guests a front row seat as their dinner is cooked to perfection right before their eyes. Choose from filet mignon, chicken and seafood dishes, complimented by fresh-cut vegetables and fantastic secret recipe sauces, then enjoy the show as your personal chef dazzles and delights with his culinary sleight-of-hand. Have a birthday or special occasion coming up? Whether in the sushi dining room or the Teppan Steakhouse, special events are a Japanese Village specialty and the experienced staff will help ensure your celebration is memorable!
734 Broughton St. I 250.382.5165 I www.japanesevillage.bc.ca
VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A9
BERWICK HOUSE
Victoria police name new deputy chief Insp. Steve Ing has been named the new deputy chief constable at the Victoria Police Department. “Those who have worked with Steve already know that his integrity, work ethic and commitment to his colleagues are beyond reproach,” said VicPD Chief Jamie Graham.
Presents
Ing’s appointment takes effect Sept. 1, after current Deputy Chief John Ducker retires. Ing has 25 years of policing experience. VicPD has two deputy chiefs responsible for Operations (Deputy Chief Del Manak) and administration (Ducker).
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
Society urgently needs volunteers Tom, Joseph, Irene and Donna meet once a month to talk about how their lives are affected by dementia. They are all caring for family members who are in various stages of the disease. They, like many Victoria residents, also all attend a free caregiver support group offered locally by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. “This is their lifeline,” says Meriel Randerson, the society’s support and education co-ordinator for Greater Victoria. “They can meet with people with similar issues who are in a unique position to offer support to others on the same journey. The group is a place that they can talk openly, share informa-
tion and give each other mutual support.” An estimated one in 11 B.C. residents over age 65 already live with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. And that number is projected to double over the next generation. The resulting need for assistance is soaring, and volunteers help ensure the demand is met. “Volunteers are absolutely invaluable to our team,” says Randerson. “It’s exceptionally rewarding work, to know that you are making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Our volunteers tell us they get far more back in return than they give.” Want to be a support group facilitator? The position has a
few requirements: n Excellent listening and empathetic skills n Knowledge of dementia or a willingness to learn n Facilitation skills or a willingness to learn n Formal or informal caregiving experience an asset Training is provided, and a one-year commitment is required. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Randerson at 250-382-2052 or by email at rranderson@alzheimerbc.org. Residents can get more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by going online to alzheimerbc.org. editor@vicnews.com
Raven Baroque
Join us for some great music and refreshments.
SEATS ARE LIMITED. CALL GAIL OR LINDA: 250-721-4062 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT PLEASE RSVP BY JULY 17TH
Our Hospitality. Your Home. 4062 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC www.berwickretirement.com Independent & Assisted Living | Licensed Care | Respite Stays
dirt cheap Blueberries this we ek $999 Premium BC
Our Hospitality. Your5 Home. lb Box
8am-8pm 7 days a week!
Craigflower bridge to open in March 2014 Difficulties in acquiring steel to build the new Craigflower Bridge has forced Saanich and View Royal to push the scheduled completion back four months. Originally set to be complete in by Dec. 1, Jim Hemstock, Saanich’s manager of capital projects, said March 2014 is the new timeline. “We might be able to improve it, but we still have quite a ways to go. One of the concerns we have now is we’ll be doing a lot of this work during the winter,” he said.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 AT 2PM
Independent Assisted Living pricing in effect July 17-24& while quantities last | Licensed Care | Respite Stays locally owned & operated
Navel Oranges
99
¢ /lb
T S E T N CO N
Island Grown
Long English C ucumb ers
WI
3
2/$ 00
&
go to
vicnews.com
ENTER MONTHLY TO WIN JULY ’S Adventure Prize Package!
SHED Assorted
7
5
Voted
Comox Tree Island
Cream Top Yogurt 500 ml
3
$ 99 /ea
Chicken Breast Tenders
Duc $ FallS. 99
6
/lb
Island Farmer Ben’s Dozen
$ 99 /ea Best City
/lb
/ea
Large Brown Eggs
Sunflower Bouquets
of the
99¢ 88¢
Island Raised
2/$ 00
Get off therock
Local
Zucchini
Local Spray Free
Romaine Lettuce
3
2/$ 00 Camemb ert & Brie Cheese
tHe tHunder at Sol 1 night stay at The Bishop VictorianHear Hotel in Port Townsend. 8” Annuals Whale watching for 2 with Puget Sound Express and car Ferry Fare (driver plus one passenger) aboard the MV Coho.
COHO
California
Cantaloupe
Comox Natural Pastures
POTTING
Visit GetOffTheRock.ca and discover something new on the Olympic Peninsula. From rugged, untouched coastline to vibrant shopping, there’s something for everyone. Visit the web site for more contests and trip giveaways today!
52 lo cal it ems unt 7 9 BC it em 150 organics it em s
/lb
Australian
COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS
3
$ /ea 99
227 g
5
$ 99 /ea Local Portofino
Peasant Loaf 585 g
7
2/$ 00
1
VICTORIA NEWS
Do something different. GetOfftheROck.ca
Voted
Best City
of the
19th
1
VICTORIA NEWS
1
VICTORIA NEWS
Voted
Best City
of the
VICTORIA NEWS
R YEA
17th
1
VICTORIA NEWS
2012
R YEA
16th
Voted
Best City
of the
2011
R YEA
15th
Voted
Best City
of the
2010
R YEA
2009
Winner will be contacted AUGUST 6TH, 2013. No purchase necessary. Odds of winning are dependant on the number of participants. The contest is open to all residents of British Columbia of the age of majority. One ballot per person. Valid ID may be required. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. Full contest details are available at the front desk of Black Press Victoria, open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CONTEST CLOSES AUGUST 4TH, 2013.
R YEA
2013
July 22 through August 16, 2013 For further information, please call 250-414-7135 or our website @ http://www.esquimalt.ca/council
99¢
3
$ 99 /lb
1229 Esquimalt Road Esquimalt, B.C. V9A 3P1 250-414-7100
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
today’s produce co
Spartan Lapin Cherries Apples
&
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT
BC Premium
BC Premium
18th
greater victoria business awards 2012
WINNER
1286 McKenzie Avenue 250-477-9495 www.therootcellar.ca business of the year (26 to 75 employees)
A10 • www.vicnews.com
NEWS
Updated with the latest happenings ag.co
m
ONLINE mondaymag.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
victoria’s ultimate get out guide
mon
daym
international
accolades for Victoria artist
midweek
DANIELLE POPE/NEWS STAFF news@mondaymag.com
N
ikki Chooi may be a worldrenowned violinist at age 24, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t still get nervous. “For any event, before a performance, you can find me backstage trying to simulate the beginning of the performance – from how I will be holding my violin before I start, to how I would want to start my first note,” says Chooi. “I will do this sequence of actions over and over for about 20 minutes. I believe that if I am physically comfortable in starting, the rest of the performance will be fine.” Chooi knows a thing or two about being “fine.” The accomplished Victorian musician is now touring New Zealand in association with Chamber Music New Zealand, performing with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and recording under the Atoll label, after becoming the recent firstprize winner of the prestigious 2013 Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand.
During an intense match between 18 semi-finalists from around the world, Chooi earned the accolade with his performance of the Sibelius Concerto in D minor with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Chooi also happens to be a winner of the 2013 Astral Artists’ Auditions, Laureate of the 2012 Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition, and First Prize Winner of the 2009 Irving M. Klein International String Competition in San Francisco – but who’s counting? Chooi began his violin studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at the ripe age of four. By 14, he was accepted into the Academy Program for Gifted Musicians at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Then, in 2012, he obtained his Bachelors of Music from the Curtis Institute of Music. Now, Chooi is pursuing graduate studies at the Juilliard School of Music. “I’ve always enjoyed performing
STEVE RISKIND PHOTO
in front of an audience,” says Chooi. “It was probably around the age of 14 when I seriously decided to commit my life to being a musician.” At that time, Chooi had been invited to study at the Starling-Delay Symposium held at the Juilliard School. He was inspired by the artists at the program, like Itzhak Perlman and Anne Akiko Meyers, and came home telling his parents: “I want to move to New York City and study at Juilliard.” Although Chooi has performed as a soloist with many orchestras worldwide, he says the Island will always have a soft spot in his heart. Fans will have to wait until March 2014 to see PRACTICE MAKES PEACE Chooi again, when - Victoria violinist he will play the Bach Nikki Chooi, currently Concerto in D minor studying at the for Two Violins with Juilliard School in his brother, Timothy. New York, won the “Victoria will always prestigious Michael be considered home Hill International Violin Competition last month. to me as I have many friends, family, teachers, and colleagues there – people that I have grown up looking up to,” he says. “I am so grateful to have grown up in such a supportive community.” In the present Chooi has some pertinent advice for young instrumentalists interested in pursuing a similar path. “Keep loving what you do,” he says. “It is the love and passion for music – or whatever path you choose – that will drive you forward.” That, and be prepared. “If I am prepared, then no. If I am not prepared then, yes, I do get uncomfortable,” he says.
INE & Z A G A M Y D MONDA
N I W
REA
! R E T O O C AS
Enter @
mondaymag.com Take a picture of you reading the NEW MONDAY
MAGAZINE, upload it to our contest website and be entered to win a 2013 Honda NCH50 Girono Scooter.
0 0 0 3 $ up to
! value
Winner will be contacted Sept. 9, 2013. No purchase necessary. Odds of winning are dependant on the number of participants. The contest is open to all residents of British Columbia of the age of majority. One ballot per person. Valid ID may be required. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. Full contest details are available at the Black Press Victoria office, open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CONTEST CLOSES Sept. 8, 2013 at midnight.
approved
TRInITy- Acrylic on glass by Gordon Scott, on display at Avenue Gallery until July 25.
www.vicnews.com • A11
VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Comic returns home for some laughs CHARLA HUBER/NEWS STAFF charla@goldstreamgazette.com
MONDAY’S TOP PICKS
“What’s different from those cities is I wouldn’t want to bike ride there,” she says. “When I come back to Victoria and visit my parents, I drive like a maniac and my mother is horrified. I tell her that’s just how I drive now.” Von Hagen was the winner of the 2012 best female comic in Canada at the Canadian Comedy Awards. She has performed at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival and written for several television comedy
Kristeen von Hagen will add to the awkwardness of attending her 20-year high school reunion by telling dirty jokes in front of her mom’s friends. The Saanich native now lives in Toronto, but returns to the garden city to attend the Class of ‘93 Oak Bay High school reunion. While in town she decided to put on a comedy show at the Victoria Events Centre. Kristeen von Hagen “I figured, that way I could justify takspecials. ing a week off work,” von Hagen says. “Shows in She says being a female comic can sometimes Victoria are more frightening than usual. I know a help open doors and sometimes close them, but lot of people here and my high school friends and either way she loves what she does. my mom’s friends will be there. At Yuk Yuk’s in “I was headlining a show in Vancouver and the Toronto, I won’t know anyone in the crowd.” woman who owns the club literally thanked me for Her high school persona was “pretty quiet and a not sucking,” von Hagen says. Her advice to new surly commenter,” von Hagen says. comics: “Don’t worry what anyone says – just go People who knew her well will know her passion for comedy but others may be surprised to find out for it.” Kristeen von Hagen - a night of stand up comedy she’s funny. is on July 18 at the Victoria Events Centre, 1415 “My advice to my high school self is to stop eatBroad St. Show starts at 8 p.m. and doors open at ing while your metabolism is good,” she jokes. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Since leaving Victoria, she lived in Los Angeles door or at kristeenvonhagen.eventbrite.ca. and New York, before moving to Toronto.
calendar
FOR YOUR WEEK MORE ONLINE: mondaymag.com
StagE Wed. July 17 Victoria ShakeSpeare FeStiVal - The Victoria Shakespeare Society presents The Merry Wives of Windsor (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, directed by Kate Rubin) and Measure for Measure (on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, directed by Clayton Jevne) until Aug. 17 on the lawns at Camosun College (3100 Foul Bay). Tickets are $22.50/16/kids 12 and under free. Advance tickets are available until July 16 for only $10. A festival pass is $32/25, or only $20 in advance. Tickets are available at Shepherd Books, The Papery, at the door (cash only), or online at Ticketrocket.org. Scene and heard - The Island Playwrights present on-stage readings of excerpts from new works by three local writers, voiced by local actors. Discussion follows the presentation. 7pm at James Bay New Horizons (234 Menzies). By donation. islandplaywrights. weebly.com.
Thurs. July 18
Thurs. July 18
MoVie nightS - First Metropolitan Church (932 Balmoral) presents Thursday night movies. This week’s offering is The Help. 7pm. By donation.
the tiMeBenderS - Play a free show on the lawn at Government House (1401 Rockland). 6pm.
Fri. July 19 ocean Fox - Castlereigh Theatre is back in town with its acclaimed show about the life of a tropical diver. July 19-20 at the Belfry Studio (1291 Gladstone). 8pm both days, 4pm matinee Saturday. $20 at 250-385-6815 or belfry.bc.ca.
MuSIc Wed. July 17 druMhand - Toronto-based world/jazz/roots collective with guests Victoria Percussion Orchestra and Masala. 7pm at Hermann’s Jazz Club (753 View). $10/12 at Ditch and Lyle’s Place. toM richardSon Australian bluesman plays a free concert at Pioneer Park (W Saanich and Clarke). 6:30pm. Behind Sapphire - With Davenport and Royal Canadians. 10pm at Lucky Bar (517 Yates). $10.
Fri. July 19 Michael Wood Band Plays a free show at noon in Centennial Square.
gaLLERIES Thurs. July 18 croSSing channelS - The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Media Net co-curate a show inspired by the book Crossing Channels and the work of five BC media artists. Opens Thursday at 7:30pm with a talk by Kristina Campell and Grace Salez at AGGV Lab (1040 Moss). 250-384-4171. aVenue gallery - Explore the work of new artists Angie Rees, Godron Scott and Veronica Stewart at Avenue Gallery (2184 Oak Bay). 10am - 5:30pm. See photo of Gordon Scott’s work, Trinity (acrylic on glass, 24x42) on previous page. theavenuegallery. com. More at MondayMag.coM
JULY 7 Th to AUgUST 3 Rd
ESCAPE THE CITY Visit Chemainus in the Cowichan Valley. So much to do!
Theatre | Wineries | Scenery | Shopping
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
You could WIN
500 CA$H
$
every Thursday at 4pm & Saturday at 8pm!
9573 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC
250-246-4181
www.chemainushotel.com
Must be Present to WIN or the cA$h wiLL BLAST iNTO ThE NExT dRAw! Earn entries through Hot Seat Draws, special Table Game Hands, redeeming Encore Rewards Points & MORE! Bank note images used and altered with the permission of the © Bank of Canada. L’utilisation des images de billets de banque ont été autorisées par la © Banque du Canada.
Bring this coupon to View Royal Casino to receive ONE FREE BALLOT for your chance WIN up to
500 CA$H
$
every Thursday at 4pm & Saturday at 8pm!
Must be present to WIN.
Some things are just better together.
One coupon per person per day. Offer expires August 3rd, 2013. No purchase necessary. No copies or facsimiles accepted.
BONUS - Sign up at Guest Services for a bonus BALLOT plus a FREE $5 SLOT PLAY vOUchER!
Some #itsbettertogether things just better together. Some thingsare are just better together. #itsbettertogether
#itsbettertogether Some things are just better together.
#itsbettertogether facebook.com/flyerland.ca
facebook.com/flyerland.ca
@flyerland @flyerland
facebook.com/flyerland.ca @flyerland
facebook.com/flyerland.ca @flyerland
BP
1708 Island Highway • Victoria
250.391.0311 • viewroyalcasino.com
A12 • www.vicnews.com
The Rotary Club of Oak Bay wishes to thank the following persons who kindly spared their time to be Guest Speakers at our luncheon meetings between January 1, to June 30, 2013 As a token of our appreciation our Club will make a financial contribution to Rotary International’s PolioPlus program for the eradication of Polio.
The PolioPlus program is Rotary International’s top philanthropic priority. When Rotary launched the program in 1985, there were over 350,000 cases of polio worldwide in more than 125 countries. To date over two billion children are immunized and due to this effort the world is 99% polio-free. By the time the world is certified polio-free, Rotary’s contributions to the global polio eradication effort will exceed US$1.2 billion. Dennis Sutton – Rotary District Jan Buehler – BC Guide Dogs Jim Force – OB Rotary Curtis Grad – Harbour Authority Dave Hladik – Byte Camp Pam Copley – OB Community Plan Brian Price – Rowing Dr. Phil Neroutsos – OB Rotary Jacqueline Mealing – OB Rotary Gem Munro – Amorak Society
Chris Holt – NEED2 John Jordan – OB Rotary Jamie Hubek – Microcredit Renate Gibbs – OB Rotary Dr. John Snively – OB Rotary Tricia Stringfellow – OB News Katie Sharp & Alisha Kapil (Rotaract) Linda Whitehead – Canadian Wheelchair Foundation
Dr. Neil Paterson Dr. Suzanne Sutter Optometrists
100 -2067 Cadboro Bay Rd. There’s more on line - vicnews.com 250-595-8500 www.oakbayoptometry.com Dr. Rachel Rushforth* Vision Matters 106-1505 Admirals Rd.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
Pot vote gets OK Marijuana petition could end enforcement of possession laws Tom Fletcher Black Press
Elections B.C. has given approval in principle to marijuana activist Dana Larsen’s bid to lead a petition drive for decriminalizing marijuana possession. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal law with a “Sensible Policing Act” that would disallow the use of B.C. police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. This fall, Larsen will be allowed to begin collecting signatures in an effort to force an initiative vote similar to that used to reverse the harmonized sales tax. Individuals and groups have until Aug. 12 to register with Elections B.C. to oppose the initiative, run ads for or against the petition or collect signatures. Larsen, who was involved with the B.C. Marijuana Party before seeking the leadership of the B.C. NDP in 2011, has worked for the last year to build support for what he calls Sensible B.C. His organization
COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF
will have 90 days from Sept. 9 to collect signatures from 10 per cent of registered provincial voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. If that threshold is reached, Elections B.C. would hold a provincewide initiative vote, likely by mail as was done to repeal the HST. Decriminalizing pot has received mainstream support in recent years, including a narrow majority vote at the 2012 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. In a debate at that convention in Victoria last September, former B.C. Liberal attorney general Geoff Plant advocated for loosening marijuana laws, as has since been done in the U.S. states of Washington and Colorado. The idea was opposed by criminologist Darryl Plecas, who was elected B.C. Liberal MLA for Abbotsford South in the May provincial election. Larsen has had a colourful career, including editor of Vancouverbased Cannabis Culture magazine and co-founder of the Vancouver Seed Bank, which has sold seeds for marijuana, poppies, peyote and coca. Larsen resigned as an NDP candidate in the 2008 federal election, after videos surfaced showing his drug use a decade earlier. editor@vicnews.com
Antarctic adventurer hosts talk Adventurer, filmmaker and author Hayley Shephard is the next speaker in the Royal B.C. Museum Quest lecture series. In 2010, Shephard was the first person to attempt a solo sea kayak journey around South Georgia Island, a Sub-Antarctic Island. Documented in her movie Soul of the Sea, her journey also served to raise awareness of the plight of the albatross. Shephard’s lecture is on Thursday (July 18), from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Clifford Carl Hall located in the museum. Shephard will introduce her documentary film Soul of the Sea followed by a question and answer period and book signing. This lecture is offered in conjunction with the current Royal B.C. Museum exhibition, Race to the End of the Earth.
Lanterns mark atomic bombings Victims of two atomic bombings will be remembered at a special lantern ceremony on Aug. 6 at Esquimalt Gorge Park. The event marks the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Japan in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War. Lantern making starts at 7 p.m., with words and songs of peace at 7:30 p.m., followed by floating the lanterns in the Gorge. Lanterns with battery candles may be placed on the lawn. The event is sponsored by the Victoria Raging Grannies, Victoria Peace Coalition and Canadian Department of Peace Initiative.
www.admiralsvision.ca *Denotes Optometric Corporation
(near Thrifty Foods)
Healthy Eyes. 250-995-0449 Doctor Delivered. Dr. Charles Simons
Changes in Your Dr. Daisy Tao* has joined Vision Dr. Charles Simons* & Dr. Victor J. Chin*
PUBLIC NOTICE
RECALL AND INITIATIVE ACT
www.saanichoptometry.ca
119-3995 Quadra (in Saanich Centre) You may find@ McKenzie it disturbing if you are *Denotes Optometric not 250-744-2992 seeing things as clearly and sharply Corporation as you used to, but as people get older, certain changes in their vision will occur. For example, the pupils of the eyes tend to become smaller, and the crystalline lenses inside the eyes become less clear. You may need more light to see and read comfortably. The decrease in clarity of the crystalline lenses tends to scatter the light entering Paul Neumann the eye. This can Dr. sometimes cause a Optometrist fogging of vision or a decreased tolerance www.cseyecare.com toOPTOMETRY bright headlight As people age CLINIC glare. the#1 eyes’ focusing ability and it - 7865 Patterson Rd.decreases Saanichton may become more difficult to change focus from distant to near objects and vice versa. These are just a few of the changes in your eyes that may be interfering with your ability to see well and comfortably. If you are experiencing any of these changes in your eyes or if you have other vision problems you feel need attention, have 250-361-4478 your eyes examined by your Optometrist.
Central
Saanich
250-544-2210
DR.TREVOR PEDDLE * DR. CHARLES SIMONS *
250-361-4444
www.mayfairoptometric.com
This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, September 9, 2013 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.
NEWS
Initiative Advertising: Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative advertising, other than the proponent and registered opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. Registration applications are available from Elections BC. Who May Sign the Petition: Registered voters as of Monday, September 9, 2013 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the electoral district in which they are registered at the time of signing. Signed petitions are available for public inspection. For More Information: The initiative application and draft Bill are available for public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the Elections BC office at the address below. Location: Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6 Phone: Toll-free: Fax: Email: Website:
250-387-5305 1-800-661-8683 250-387-3578 electionsbc@elections.bc.ca elections.bc.ca
Opponent Registration: Individuals or organizations who intend to incur expenses as opponents must apply for registration with the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, August 12, 2013. Registration applications for opponents are available from Elections BC.
elections.bc.ca / 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 1 - 8 6 8 3
VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A13
How to reach us
Travis Paterson 250-480-3279 sports@vicnews.com
Tools
SPORTS
Tigers, Bears in Island final Island junior B surviving for now Travis Paterson News staff
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Saanich Tiger Adam West Patrick, front, keeps an eye on the ball with Nanaimo Timberman Caden Palmier close behind during a game at Archie Browning Sports Centre this season.
It might not be the healthiest Junior B circuit in Canada, but the Pacific Northwest Junior Lacrosse League does boast a pair of provincial contenders. The first-place Saanich Tigers (14-1-1) will face the second-place Westshore Bears (12-5-1) in the Island league’s final this week. The series opened Tuesday at Panorama Recreation Centre (results were past press time). Game 2 is tomorrow (July 18), 7 p.m. at Panorama. Despite the struggles of other PNJLL teams this year (Nanaimo Timbermen was short players and didn’t finish the season) the league has been carried by the Tigers’ and Bears’ respectable seasons. Both Nanaimo and the Peninsula Warriors aborted the playoffs, creating an unexpected bye through the first round for the Bears and Tigers. The Tigers’ depth makes the
team a legitimate threat to win at provincials, should the team get past the Bears. To the Bears’ credit, they are the only team to beat the Tigers, marring the latter’s undefeated record with a 10-8 win on July 3. The Bears and Tigers also tied early in the season. “Credit the Bears, they are our biggest competition on the Island,” said Tigers general manager Chris Cory Mayzes Jackson. “When they beat us we had a lot of players missing and Westshore is a very good team. They’re very physical, they play hard, and have added a couple of junior A guys that are pretty good at the end of the season.” The Tigers have a dynamic offence led by captain Ethan Garland, who has long been coveted by junior A programs but has opted to stick with the Tigers. He forms a one-two punch
with attacker Derek Jackson. In net the team is led by another Shamrocks castoff, goalie Cory Mayzes, who picked up a rare lacrosse shutout on June 12 against the Peninsula Warriors. “We anticipate Mayzes going for most of the games but we’ll see how the series goes,” Jackson said. Key to the Tigers however is the transition with Jordan Stringer, Colin Bashfield and Austin Guerrero leading a high-powered counter-attack.
Tough balance The PNJLL is surviving, but the long-term prognosis is uncertain. Due to a lack of players and resources the Timbermen and Warriors were unable to compete in the playoffs. Jackson recently revived the Tigers into the PNJLL and now the Tigers are a pillar in an otherwise unstable league. sports@vicnews.com
Blackout ready for B.C.’s best
SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF
Midget B fastball provincials at Lochside
Stacie Anaka earns wrestling bronze at Universiade Games
Travis Paterson News staff
A slow-throwing pitcher is just one of the many things on the minds of the Cordova Bay Blackout hitters as they enter the Midget B (under-18) Fastball Provincial Championship at Lochside Park, Friday (July 19) to Sunday. The host Blackout were caught off guard in an exhibition game versus Peninsula last week when a pitcher threw in the 40 to 45 miles per hour range, about 10 mph slower from what batters usually face, which is a general pitching speed of 50 to 55 mph, said Blackout coach Derek Brooker. “It threw the timing off our batters. We have to be ready for that and for the many aspects that come with such a high skill level tournament.” The Blackout defeated the same Peninsula team in June to win the district championship with a lopsided victory with double-digit runs, but had edged Peninsula by just two runs earlier in the district tourney. This weekend both Greater Victoria clubs will be up for a monumental task as 16 teams in all, each of them the winner or runners up from their respective districts, visit Lochside. That includes Duncan, the defending B.C. Midget B champs. Peninsula picked up a pair of Strawberry Vale players in addition to its core,
Travis Paterson/News staff
Catcher Brynn Irving of the Cordova Bay Blackout looks on during practice ahead of the 2013 Midget B provincials, hosted by the Blackout at Lochside Park, July 19 to 21. which won bronze in last year’s under 19 ‘C’ provincials. The Blackout made no additions to its roster of 13. “There’s some of us on this team have played together since we were 12,” said Blackout pitcher Mia Brooker.
“We’ve been wanting to win provincials for a long time. We were shut out from provincials last year when we didn’t make it out of districts. So we want this.” Placing in the top three this weekend will advance the team to the Western regionals. Four years ago this team came second in the peewee provincials and then two years ago it was fourth at the bantam B provincials. Key to the tournament is Thursday’s draw. “Hometown advantage is great, much easier than getting a hotel and having to get around (another town),” coach Brooker said. As hosts, the Blackout knew they had an automatic berth into provincials before the season started. It’s the type of knowledge that can affect the team’s mindset and has worked in the Blackout’s favour, the coach added. “It’s the first time the team has won gold at the districts in six tries. Last year we were a strong district, and lost to Strawberry Vale and Peninsula at the districts and missed provincials. That weight was off our shoulders from the start of the season. “There’s some very driven athletes on this team, they set their goals high, and want to medal at provincials and go to Westerns.” Opening ceremonies at Lochside are Friday at 5:30 p.m. followed by a rhythm and blues show by The Midnights. Visit the tournament website at cordovabayfastball.ca. sports@vicnews.com
Reynolds grad and former SFU wrestling star Stacie Anaka defeated Natalya Palamarchuk of Azerbaijan 3-1 for bronze in the 67-kilogram category at the biennial Summer Universiade Games in Kazan, Russia on Sunday. Anaka’s is one of 15 medals so far for Canada. In the pool, UVic Vikes swimmer Eric Hedlin captured bronze in the men's 800-metre freestyle with a time of 7:53.78. The CIS Rookie of the Year and CIS First Team AllCanadian was 3.82 seconds back of gold medallist Kohei Yamamoto of Japan, with Sergii Frolov of Ukraine in second with a time of 7:51.02. The games come to a close today (July 17.
Junior Shamrocks sweep Islanders in first round, will face Adanacs
The Victoria junior A Shamrocks have advanced to the second round of the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League playoffs against the Coquitlam Adanacs. The Shamrocks swept the first round series against the Islanders in two-straight games, on the weekend, 10-6 at Bear Mountain Arena on Saturday and 12-8 in Delta on Sunday night. The best-of-five semifinals series starts Saturday, 3 p.m., at the Coquitlam Sports Centre. Transition star Jesse King led the Shamrocks with four goals, three assists on Saturday, and a goal and five assists on Sunday. King leads the BCJLL playoff scoring with 13 points, tied with Reegan Comeault of the Langley Thunder.
A14 • www.vicnews.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
NEWS
Highlanders men win PDL division
Fond of the road
The Victoria Highlanders are PDL’s Northwest Division champions though the team finished on a bittersweet note with a 2-1 loss to the Portland Timbers at Royal Athletic Park on Saturday. The Timbers had already helped the Highlanders clinch one night earlier with a draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps. It’s an early conclusion to the regular season schedule for the Highlanders as the Premier Development League schedule continues for another week. Only then will the Highlanders’ playoff opponent be determined. The Peninsula Co-op Highlanders women’s team extended its Pacific Coast Soccer League win streak to 11 games as it defeated the Okanagan FC 6-0 at RAP on Saturday and the Fraser Valley Action 3-0 at Tyndall Park on Sunday. The Co-op Highlanders (12-1-2) are second to the Vancouver Whitecaps (14-2-0). sports@vicnews.com
Victoria’s Al Niezen, right, rounds the first turn of the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan Cycling event in Penticton on July 7. Niczen, who is also the track and field coach of the Mount Douglas Rams, was 16th in the men’s 50-59 age category. Mark Brett/Black Press
New Certificate of Recognition to Honour Canadian Veterans of the Korean War • All Canadian Veterans of the Korean War are eligible for this special Certificate of Recognition. • If you, or someone you know served in the Korean War, you can apply for a Certificate of Recognition at veterans.gc.ca/Korea or call 1-866-522-2122. During the Korean War, more than 26,000 Canadian men and women served to uphold the values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law. In all, 516 Canadians gave their lives in service during the Korean War. 2013 is the Year of the Korean War Veteran. For more information on Canada’s role in the Korean War, visit veterans.gc.ca/Korea
Nouveau certificat de reconnaissance en hommage aux vétérans canadiens de la guerre de Corée • Tous les vétérans canadiens de la guerre de Corée sont admissibles à ce certificat spécial. • Si vous, ou une de vos connaissances, avez servi en Corée, vous pouvez faire votre demande de certificat par Internet à veterans.gc.ca/Coree ou par téléphone en composant le 1-866-522-2022. Plus de 26 000 Canadiens et Canadiennes servirent au cours de la guerre de Corée au nom des valeurs de liberté, de démocratie et de primauté du droit. Parmi eux, 516 y donnèrent leur vie. 2013 est l’Année des vétérans de la guerre de Corée. Pour en apprendre davantage sur le rôle du Canada durant la guerre de Corée, consultez veterans.gc.ca/Coree
Victoria July 17,July 2013 VICTORIANews NEWSWed, - Wednesday, 17, 2013
www.vicnews.com •A15 www.vicnews.com A15
Your community. Your classifieds.
250.388.3535
$2997 plus tax
fax 250.388-0202 email classified@vicnews.com
SELL YOUR STUFF!
BONUS! We will upload your ad to
Choose any: Black Press Community Newspapers!
3
Private Party Merchandise Ad 1" PHOTO + 5 LINES
(99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks! Add any other Greater Victoria paper for only $9.99 each +tax
FREE!
Ask us for more info.
SOOKENEWS
MIRROR
6ICTORIAÃ¥ .EWS $EADLINES 7EDNESDAYÃ¥%DITIONÃ¥ 8PSE "ET -ONDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET &RIDAYx xAM &RIDAYÃ¥%DITION 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx xAM
!'2%%-%.4
)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx ORx #LASSIÙEDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHTx CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIÙED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OFx THEx #LASSIÙEDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx EDITION BCCLASSIÙED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIÙED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THEx CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL
$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.
!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIÙEDx BYx Ax BONAx ÙDEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED
#/092)'(4
#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIÙED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORMx WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINEDx INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW
!DVERTISEåACROSSå 6ANCOUVERå)SLANDå INåTHEå åBEST READåCOMMUNITYå NEWSPAPERS /.å4(%å7%"
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRAVEL
COMING EVENTS
LEGALS
GETAWAYS
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
PARKSVILLE. Small cottage. 1 room & kitchenette. Mins to beach. Senior oriented. Call Loren 1(250)248-4902.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE wanted in Pt. Hardy, BC. Send cover letter & resume to health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by July 28/13. Email for job description.
GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.
INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBB’s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory
LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS JEAN MABEL FISHER also known as JEAN M. FISHER and JEAN FISHER, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JEAN MABEL FISHER also known as JEAN M. FISHER and JEAN FISHER, deceased, formerly of #304 – 1007 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC, V9A 3N1, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at #201 – 300 Gorge Road West, Victoria, BC, V9A 1M8, on or before the 10th day of August, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. Urmas Olev Anniko, Executor ANNIKO, HUNTER, Solicitors
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1999 GMC JIMMY
Owner Unknown 1GKDT13W0X2536691 2001 FORD FOCUS Owner M. Bruce 1FAFP34351W135-720 Will be sold on July 24, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.
Re: Estate of Kiyoko Nagai Smith, also known as Kiyoko Smith, Kay Nagai Smith, Kay Smith and Kiyoko Nagai, formerly of 2446 Evelyn Place, Victoria, British Columbia who died on the 12th day of December, 2012, at Victoria, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the above-named deceased are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, at 707 Fort Street, Suite 502, Victoria, BC, V8W 3G3, on or before the 10th day of August, 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 then has notice. Royal Trust Corporation of Canada Executor By its Solicitor, Brenda J. Milbrath MacMinn & Company. NOTICE to Creditors in the Estate of Marilyn Shirley Leone McNichol, Deceased, late of 202 - 1106 Glenora Place, Victoria, BC, who died February 23, 2013: TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Executor by the 8th day of August, 2013 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. ROYAL TRUST CORPORATION OF CANADA, Executor 502 – 707 Fort Street, Victoria BC V8W 2G3
TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.
CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE KANGAROO Childcare Center nature oriented focusing on Kindergarten readiness. 8 exclusive spaces for 3-5 year olds. Qualified ECE’s 1505kangaroochildcare@gmail.com
HELP WANTED
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Certified Hand Fallers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call Alison 250-391-7976 today for an interview.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Looking for a NEW job? .com
-!*/2Ã¥#!4%'/2)%3Ã¥).Ã¥ /2$%2Ã¥/&Ã¥!00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x!../5.#%-%.43 42!6%,x #(),$2%.x%-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER - SS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1-888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634. VOTED BEST side businesses. Make money while helping your community be a better place. We provide set up/training. No selling involved. 1-855933-3555; www.locationfirstvending.com CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
STAND OUT with a professionally designed and edited resume. Rates from $30. 250812-8646.
Career Opportunities z Child/Youth Care Worker z Teen Pregnancy Worker z Parenting Support Worker z Women’s Shelter Worker
PRACTICAL NURSING
S
Career Opportunities z Licensed Practical Nurse z Health Care Aid z Operating Room Tech* z Foot Care Nurse* FREE BIOLOGY, MATH & ENGLISH UPGRADE NEW Provincially Recognized PN program.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS CanScribe Education
PERSONALS REAL DISCREET, Local Connections. Call FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com
LEGAL ASSISTANT Career Opportunities Legal Administrative Assistant z Real Estate Assistant z Commercial Law Assistant z Corporate Law Assistant z Trademark Assistant z
LOST AND FOUND FOUND SET of keys Langford St at Mary & Russell. Identify and claim them at Black Press Reception desk- 818 Broughton St, Victoria, BC. FOUND: SILVER braceletSooke Potholes, upper parking. Claim with accurate description. finddree@gmail.com LOST CELL phone All Bay Rd area July 5. If found please call 250-588-4756. LOST IN Oak Bay or downtown first week in July black over the shoulder bag containing Roger’s cell phone for Seniors, 1 bottle refresh eye drops. Reward! Call (250)5984158.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.
2621 DOUGLAS STREET 200 - 546 Leon Avenue
VICTORIA: 250-384-8121 KELOWNA: 250-860-8884
SPROTTSHAW.COM
www.vicnews.com A16 •www.vicnews.com
Wednesday, July 17, - VICTORIA Wed, July 17,2013 2013, Victoria NEWS News
PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED
FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IDS CANADA a leading provider of direct-toconsumer information programs in the medical waiting room environment is seeking self motivated individuals for a rewarding casual position in Victoria. Key responsibilities include: merchandising patient literature in display racks within Medical offices, Hospitals & Clinics for the Victoria and surrounding area. The successful candidate will possess strong organizat ional skills and be computer literate. Professional appearance, own car and home storage space required. Ideal for recent retiree and/or those already working part time. Flexible, willing to travel short distances, must be able to lift 15-20 lbs. Please forward your resume to jobs@idscanada.net referencing Victoria in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, but we will contact only those selected for an interview.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
TRADES, TECHNICAL
MIND BODY & SPIRIT
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FUEL/FIREWOOD
F/T Sandwich 3 Artists (Subway) - MJC Enterprises Ltd. (Victoria) Eng. No Exp, Edu. $10.25. 250-360-0969
CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat, Hoe, Mulcher Operators, servicing Western Canada. Safety tickets required. Fax resume to 403-844-2735.
INTERLUDE MASSAGE: Kripalu Swedish or chair massage, Hot Stone Therapy. Please call Andrea for rates and appointment time. For women only, men by referral. Visa and MC avail. 250-5146223 www.andreakober.com
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
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
INCOME OPPORTUNITY NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash, workers in demand for simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com
LABOURERS GUARANTEED Job Placement. General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry Work. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-888-213-2854
GRAPPLE YARDER OPERATOR AND HOOKTENDER Duncan BC, we are looking for a Hooktender and a Graple Yarder Operator to run our 6280 Cypress or GT3 Skagit. Wages and benefits as per USW Coast Master agreement. Please fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email: kenfraser@telus.net
MEDICAL/DENTAL
VOLUNTEERS
R.N. POSITIONS
THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY of BC seeks administration support for its Victoria Resource Centre. Duties include packaging education materials, assisting the public with resources and data entry. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.
ARROWSMITH LODGE in Parksville, B.C. is now accepting resumes for; 1) Permanent P/T position with a Comprehensive and Competitive benefit pkg. 2) Casual positions. These positions are under the B.C.N.U. Collective Agreement. We operate a Continuum of Care and are a Non-Profit organization funded by VIHA We are a recognized leader in many areas, and well respected for our commitment to BETTER HEALTH, and QUALITY OF CARE. Fax or e-mail to: David McDowell 250-248-4813 dmcdowell@ arrowsmithlodge.ca
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Join our team to help us deter, defeat and defy cancer.
Coordinator, Community Giving Vancouver Island Region— Victoria Office
At the Canadian Cancer Society, we undertake our fundraising activities for one reason—to raise critical funds to fulfill our mission of eradicating cancer and improving the quality of life for people with cancer and their families. In this Regular Full-time position, you'll be the driving force behind the selection, training and mobilization of a strong volunteer force and for cultivating a collaborative relationship between staff and volunteers. This is a career-enhancing opportunity to apply your experience with the volunteer recruitment lifecycle and your background in revenue development, project management, sales or marketing to a rewarding role. For more information about this opportunity and to apply online by July 29, 2013, please visit cancer.ca/bc. Alternatively, you can submit your cover letter and résumé in one document to resumes@bc.cancer.ca.
THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION needs someone to help with general office work in its Victoria office for up to four hours a week. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. THE TD Art Gallery Paint-In on Moss Street needs public greeters to welcome and invite donations from visitors, hand out event maps and provide information. Positions available from 1:30-5pm on July 20. Other event positions also available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and be debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1-877-5563500 BBB Rated A+ www.mydebtsolution.com
Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?
Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks!
Cash same day, local office.
www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399
Looking for a NEW employee? www.bcjobnetwork.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FREE ITEMS FREE 2 single beds+ bedding. 3 cushioned Chesterfield, good condition. Beautiful wooden Stereo. (250)4775450. FREE: COMPLETE twin bed and dresser. You pick up. Call (250)656-7786. FREE HAMMOND organ model #M00EL700. Call (250)6580127.
FRIENDLY FRANK
Human Resources Coordinator
3 BONE China mugs, quilt batting, box of sheets, $5 each. Call (778)265-1615.
This newly created full-time, two-year term position will be responsible for overseeing the human resources requirements of the KDC. The coordinator works in a team environment and provides support to the KDC in the administration associated with day-to-day Human Resource related operations such as benefits administration, training and capacity building, performance management, policy development/recommendations, and recruitment. To receive a comprehensive job description, please email: admikdc@uniserve.com. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, three professional references, and salary expectations to: KDC Administrator, PO Box 489, Campbell River BC V9W 5C1, fax to 1-250-3268, or email admikdc@uniserve.com by July 24, 2013.
BREVILLE JUICE Fountain Elite, 800 class, exc. cond. $50. Call (250)383-5390.
6 COMFY cushioned lawn chairs $50. 7 window screens 39”x30.5”, $5. (250)658-3948.
“DANBY” APARTMENT sized chest freezer, $50. Call (250)474-6898. METAL FILING cabinet, 4 drawer, legal sz, good cond. $99. Call (250)477-3147.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
LEARN ONLINE
2004 14.8 Cubic foot Kenmore chest freezer, like new. Paid $800. Selling for $400. Receipts available. Call (250)478-1912. FAMILY COLLECTION of 9 Dalton’s, 12 Treasured Memories, 5 tiny crystals. Will sell as one. Offers on $200. Call (250)656-7786. KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES). NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. STEEL BUILDING. DIY summer sale! Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422, www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 will sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
42” ROUND solid wood pedestal table, (opens to 57” oval), w/ 4 chairs, black/cherry finish. Only 8 months old. Contact Joanne 250-381-0438.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. 10% down. Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160.
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 MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 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.
FOR SALE BY OWNER GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Place) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. New Price$479,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. 250-514-3286. APPROX 9.8 acre (Sunny Coombs) Part field/treed, plus room for revenue developmnt. 2 level entry, 2 or 5 bdrm, 3.5 baths, wood boiler heat, lrg shop, in-ground pool, greenhouse, bldg. Fenced garden, lrg storage pond. $745,000. Call to view. 250-248-4495
PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
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.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. Call (250)753-0160.
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.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment
www.stenbergcollege.com
Over 92% of our grads are employed in their field of study within 6 months of graduation.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160
REAL ESTATE
FURNITURE
Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Special Education Assistant (online): In only 9 months you could be earning $17 - $25.99/hour. You will receive training and certification from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (online): Support and promote optimal health for seniors by planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation services. Earn up to $23.50/hour. Government student loans & funding (ELMS/WCB) & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
Toll Free: 1-866-580-2772
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FUEL/FIREWOOD
cancer.ca EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
PERSONAL SERVICES
VICTORIA NEWSWed, - Wednesday, 17, 2013 Victoria News July 17,July 2013
www.vicnews.com A17 www.vicnews.com •A17
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
MARINE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOUSES FOR SALE
SUITES, LOWER
AUTO FINANCING
CARS
SPORTS & IMPORTS
BOATS
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 $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!
Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)
LOTS
HARRIET/UPTOWN: 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils incl, own laundry. 250-480-0849.
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.
APARTMENT/CONDO 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.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to dt Victoria Full time on site manager
Move in today 250-588-9799
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
GRANT MANOR
Only $195,000
Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo
Located at Maple Bay Marina, by appointment only. info@bcfloathomeforsale.com www.bcfloathomeforsale.com
(250)732-6260 HOUSES FOR SALE
RENTALS SUITES, LOWER GORGEOUS CUSTOM built main level living basement home. 3000+ sq.ft. Lives like a large 3 bdrm, 2 bthm rancher. Excellent ocean views. Huge R/V parking, triple garage.Campbell River $489,500. 250-203-0050
OTHER AREAS 20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.texaslandbuys.com
SOOKE 1 br + spare rm., large, bright, ground floor walk-in with private storage, f/p, own laundry rm, all utilities incl. sml pets OK quiet, n/s, n/d, refs. $800/m 250-5895337 LANGFORD, 1 bdrm grd flr suite, own patio, full kitchen, F/S, D/W, built-in vac, in-suite lndry. Utils incl. Close to shops, Galloping Goose, Royal Roads, golf course, bus route. NS/NP. $850. (Immed). 250-474-0079.
250-380-8133
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.
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.
WANTED TO RENT SINGLE DAD in need of long term rental suite in house with yard. I have full-time secure employment and am looking for a 2 bedroom rental including amenities. My budget is $1000 per month. We are no pets, no smoking, quiet and respectful tenants. If you can help please reply to: shawnmagnus@gmail.com or call (778)433-1217 (home) or 250-480-3298 (office), call anytime.
Your Community
ClassiďŹ eds
can take you places!
2007 HYUNDAI Sonta- only 40,000 km, auto, sun roof, mint condition, $13,000 obo. (250)655-6599.
CARS
$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans
TRANSPORTATION
2007 HYUNDAI- very low mileage, V-6, 2-wheel drive, excellent condition. $14,000. (250)370-1718.
MARINE BOATS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
FREE TOW AWAY
250-686-3933
AUTO FINANCING DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
2000 JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltd. Gold, with tan leather. New Michelin, new brakes, service records avail. 193,000 km.$5500. Rob (250)517-0885
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
To view call
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.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1999 24’ Glendale Royal Expedition Classic Ford Econoline 350 Super duty Motorhome. V10, 125km. Please phone 250-655-4840. Located in Sidney.
SERVICE DIRECTORY MARIGOLD AREA- cozy 1 bdrm, F/P. shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
1991 VOLVO 940 4 cyl gas sedan. Dark green/blue exterior, black leather interior. Auto, 322,000 km. Very good cond. $1000.obo. (250)721-4497.
36’ COMPOSITE Sleeps 5 Perkins 6, exc. hyd. Anchor/thruster, well found. On land til Aug. launch. trades? $145,000. (250)248-4495
Call us today • 310-3535 •
#OMPLETEĂĽGUIDEĂĽTOĂĽPROFESSIONALĂĽSERVICESĂĽINĂĽYOURĂĽCOMMUNITY
www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com
250.388.3535
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
FENCING
GARDENING
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MOVING & STORAGE
PRESSURE WASHING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
GARDENING
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX
250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? No job too big. Irrigation, landscaping, patio stone, install. Blackberry & ivy removal. 25yr 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
BUYING OR SELLING? Call 250.388.3535
GLENWOOD Gardenworks Landscaping & Garden Services. Satisfaction guaranteed. 250-474-4373. LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. 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.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 For lovely lawns-spectacular hedges-healthy garden beds & reno’s.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 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
THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.
HANDYPERSONS
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
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.
ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
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. SENIOR HANDYMAN. Assists do-it-yourselfers. Household repairs. Fred, 250-888-5345
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
MOVING & STORAGE
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
*WRIGHT BROS* Moving. $80/hr, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283
PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO REPAIRMAN- Stucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW Cleaning. 250-812-3213. WCB. www.normswindowcleaning.ca
WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.
.%%$Ă–2%0!)23 Ă–
6TF PVS DPNNVOJUZ DMBTTJmFET 4FSWJDF %JSFDUPSZ UP mOE BO FYQFSU JO ZPVS DPNNVOJUZ
A18 • www.vicnews.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
NEWS
r u o t u o k c Che rices! low p
Boysenberries Blackberries Loganberries Tayberries Raspberries
OR S E I R R E B K BLAC , S E I R R PON! E U B Y O C A T H F T I O W T BUY A FLA IES RECEIVE $5 OFF MS R A RA S P B E R R F IND
VALID JULY 17-24 2013
ies . GOB r r e B ST” f Keating X Rd E B “ GO aness Rd. of
6929 V
ey
.0182
2 250.65
Smell ‘n’ tell 1
Smell rotten eggs? It could be natural gas.
2
Go outside.
3
Call FortisBC’s 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 or 911.
Natural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you smell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us.
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Remembering Tiger Company Ted Alexis, left, retired battalion chief and president of the Victoria Fire Department Historical Society, acting mayor Pamela Maddoff and Victoria Fire Chief Jeff Lambert unveil a plaque recognizing the site of the Tiger Company Fire Hall that was located in what is now Victoria City Hall. The hall was located at the far left arched doorway on Pandora Avenue. The City of Victoria assumed responsibility for the fire department on Jan. 1, 1886 replacing the volunteers with paid firefighters for the Tiger Company, Deluge Company and Ladder Company. The Tiger Company Fire Hall was renamed Fire Department No. 1 serving citizens for more than a decade until May 1899.
Mighty hill challenge nothing compared to battling cancer I am not going to lie. The hills scare me. That fear is now ingrained in me. In fact, I am not too proud to say that my heart skips a beat when I see one approaching because vivid memories of my first Tour de Rock hill training night are still fresh in my mind. This is new for me. Until I started riding up hills on a bike with the TDR team, I didn’t really notice them from the comfort of my SUV. I notice every one of them now. Our first official hill night turned out to be an Arnold Lim introduction to Observatory Tour de Rock Hill, a winding two-kilometre ascent I had conquered previously with the help of a motor vehicle. The evening was proudly marked as my first crack at a hill longer than a few hundred metres and my first vollow, (vomiting and immediately swallowing) while riding a bike. Not surprisingly,
Learn more at fortisbc.com/safety. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-048.22 06/2013)
Local news. Local shopping. Your local paper.
3-048.22_GasOdourPrintAd_FOR583_4.3125x6.5_PRESS.indd 1
Read the Victoria News every Wednesday and Friday
6/14/2013 10:27:03 AM
50% OFF HUNTER DOUGLAS SCREEN SHADES & bLiNDS
Choose from highly energy efficient Designer Screen shades and Faux Wood blinds. Off our regular price.
CALL TODAY:
To arrange your complimentary in-home consultation
250-480-4972
July 3-31, 2013
it took less than a kilometre for me to reach the benchmark. My inability to walk properly for several days following the ride goes with out saying and while the frequency and severity of subsequent episodes have subsided, I find myself close to that feeling again thinking about the upcoming 2.5-hour drive to Mount Washington where our 22-person team will tackle the 16-km climb as part of its training. For months now, the date has been circled on my calendar – an ominous source of nervous tension and a reminder of the upcoming meeting with the steep climb to the popular resort, where riders will feel anything but comfort. Pain has a way of diminishing confidence, and looking over at my calendar, I still question my ability to make it up the mountain. I honestly don’t know. The worst part is I am ashamed I feel this way - and not because I would be embarrassed for people to find out I couldn’t make it up, even though that is a possibility. I am embarrassed because I know there are many fathers like me that would love to be in a position to be pedalling a bike and suffering physically, instead of mentally and emotionally because their child has cancer. I am embarrassed because I found out today that two-year-old Baby Molly Campbell passed away and I can’t bear to think of how her father’s heart is breaking along side many other families we don’t hear about – while my heart worries about a bike ride that hasn’t happened yet. I am embarrassed because Baby Molly courageously battled cancer for two-and-a-half years, while I am nervous about pushing myself for a two-and-a-half hour bike ride up a mountain. The truth is, I don’t have anything to be scared of at all. Arnold Lim represents Black Press on the 2013 Tour de Rock team. His column will appear every two weeks through the end of the tour. To donate to his campaign, visit copsforcancerbc.ca/tourderock/ arnoldlim.
VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A19
www.vicnews.com
For his University of Victoria mechanical engineering master’s degree, Aaron Philippsen showed that seaweed could be a viable source of ethanol for B.C. compared to imported biofuels. Edward Hill/News staff
Seaweed viable for biofuels on coast, says UVic scientist Lower greenhouse gases from seaweed ethanol Edward Hill News staff
Seaweed – it’s great for sushi, and perhaps even better for biofuels. A study by a University of Victoria mechanical engineering student has shown that largescale seaweed farms could make environmental sense in B.C. in terms of producing biofuels. Aaron Philippsen, 27, produced a study for his master’s thesis that shows B.C. has the coastline capacity to produce enough seaweed-based ethanol to replace what’s being imported into the province. And on the face of it, that ethanol production would produce fewer greenhouse gases than conventional ethanol derived from corn Lor D! SO
wheat. “With seaweed, you don’t need irrigation, you don’t need farmland. These are the main drawbacks to current biofuels,” Philippsen said. “We found seaweed ethanol is twice as effective in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” Philippsen’s work estimated B.C.’s near-shore coastline could yield 1.3 billion litres of ethanol, where B.C. consumes about 240 million litres of ethanol, typically blended with gasoline. Seaweedbased animal feedstock could also offset costs for large-scale seaweed ethanol production. “It looks like there’s potential to reduce the amount of ethanol imported into B.C. through farming on the coast,” he said. “Here it could make a significant difference. Globally, it won’t replace gas.” The study examined the “energy return” and carbon output for seaweed versus conventional biofuels in terms of equipment, harvesting, processing,
transportation fuel and electrical consumption. The biggest factor to why seaweed is less of a carbon emitter than corn or wheat is the use of fertilizers on land. “Growing seaweed doesn’t require fertilizer,” he said, although it does require large rafts in the ocean, which would need to coexist with fishing, boating and other forms of aquaculture. Slightly more ethanol can be squeezed from corn than seaweed, and large-scale seaweed production needs a renewable energy process for drying, otherwise its unlikely to be cost effective or have a large advantage in terms of carbon output. “Seaweed is big and heavy and has a lot of water to deal with,” he said. “That means you have to use solar thermal (greenhouses) or geothermal heat to do the drying. Part of the next step is to look at the cost of thermal drying in our climate.” editor@saanichnews.com
GUTTER CLEANING • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING
Prompt Service
Sooke to Sidney
Since 1969
380-2662
CONCRETE • ROOFING • MASONRY SEALANTS
GUTTER REPAIR • GUTTER PROTECTION
250-595-1535 mikeboorman.com
1920s character cottage. Tastefully updated throughout. One block to McNeill Bay. New Price. Call for details.
CARPET CLEANING • ROOF DE-MOSSING
South Oak Bay $627,000
Roof Demossing
Do you have an inactive account at Vancity? Please act before Wednesday, July 31, 2013. At their meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2013, the Vancity Board of Directors will approve a resolution to close all accounts that have been dormant for 10 years or more. This means that if the last time you accessed your account at Vancity was prior to December 31, 2002, it will be closed. In accordance with the Unclaimed Property Act, account balances of $100 or more will be transferred to the BC Unclaimed Property Society; account balances of under $100 will be transferred to a general holding account at Vancity. We’d prefer you keep your money. If you think you may have an account at Vancity that you have not accessed in over 10 years, please visit any Vancity community branch by Wednesday, July 31, 2013. You’ll need to bring two pieces of government-issued identification and any proof of account ownership that you may have. Members that are affected have the right to attend the Board of Directors meeting to speak on this matter. If you plan to attend, please call the Member Services Centre by 4 pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2013. The discussion will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 12 pm at Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Avenue, in Vancouver (Main Street SkyTrain station). For more information please visit vancity.com/ InactiveAccounts or call the Member Services Centre. Member Services Centre Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm Sunday 10 am to 5:30 pm 604.648.5197 Toll-free: 1.866.648.5197
Make Good Money (TM) is a trademark of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union.
A20 • www.vicnews.com
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - VICTORIA
You’ll Feel Like Family.
Midweek Specials Wed thru Sat July 17-20, 2013
Proud to be serving Victoria since 1986
BC Grown
Standard White Potatoes NEWP CRO
1
97
Porkloin Back Ribs
2
Family Packs
97 Lb 6.55 Kg
Casa Italia
97 .
100 g
WATCH FOR OUR
FLYER IDAY EVERYSaFR anich News
in select Victoria News, tre Golds am News Gazettew & Peninsula News Revie
BC Grown
Blueberries
4
2 Lb
97
Weather Permiting
In the Bakery…
Alpine or Multigrain Bread
25
600 g
00
F O R
Ocean Spray
Cranberry Lemonade Cocktail
1
97
Regular, Diet. 1.89 L
Limit 4 Total While Stocks Last
Each
Club Supreme
Maple Brown In the Deli… Sugar Ham SA
NEWP CRO
5 Lb Bag
Frozen Chilean
T A E R G VINGS
NEWS
Rice Snaps
.77 100 g
Each
While Stocks Last
Island Farms
Moose Tracks Ice Cream
4
97
Assorted. 1.65 L
Limit 2 Total While Stocks Last
Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only
4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak • 1153 Esquimalt Rd. Victoria Open Daily 8 am - 10 pm