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Prickly tomatoes Agnes Street community gardener Wendy Frandle finds a ripe litchi tomato (also called a wild tomato or sticky nightshade) among the thorns of the plant. Gardeners at Saanich’s community gardens are in the midst of wrapping up their growing seasons or are prepping for winter crops. Check out saanich.ca/living/afs/ communitygardens.html for more. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Glimmer of light for closed astronomy centre Feds’ answer to funding Centre of the Universe could come by January Kyle Slavin News staff

Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison is optimistic he can help persuade the federal government to reinstate funding to Saanich’s Centre of the Universe. The National Research Council’s interpretive centre at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory atop Little Saanich Mountain shut its doors in August after the feds cut some $250,000 in funding to the site.

NDP MP Garrison helped launch a petition in the summer to restore the funding, alongside Saanich South MLA Lana Popham and federal science and technology critic Kennedy Stewart. “We got a really, really positive response; I don’t know how many signatures – staff are right now counting and validating them – but it was extremely popular,” Garrison said. “I talked to lots of people who signed the petition who said (after going to Centre of the Universe) ‘It was the first time I took science seriously,’ or ‘It was the first time I had a hands-on astronomy experience.’” Garrison, who spoke with the News one day after Gov.-Gen. David Johnston’s throne speech, said the reason he’s optimistic

about reinstatement of funding is a claim the Conservative government made in the throne speech. “The government said that they were committed to science and technology. We have to ask them to demonstrate that by funding things like this,” Garrison said. He said the petition should be certified within 10 days, after which he and Stewart will table it in the House of Commons. Then it’s the responsibility of the government to respond within 45 calendar days. “That means we should have a sense, really, by January,” Garrison said. “Obviously the real deadline is the next budget. Budget planning starts now in all the government departments, so I’m hoping to get it back into the budget. They still won’t

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Bound for Kuwait, artist to head up world’s largest sand installation

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Saanich hosts a public information session tonight (Oct. 23) to allow residents an opportunity to see the draft concept plan that outlines the future of Panama Flats. Key issues of the site include its potential stormwater management, agricultural and recreation opportunities, among others. The open house happens at Northridge elementary (4190 Carey Rd.) from 4 to 8 p.m. Residents unable to attend the meeting can view the documents and provide feedback online until Nov. 6 by visiting tinyurl.com/ LPN7DUD.

Swan Creek rehab info session

The volunteer stewards who meticulously care for Swan Creek host an information session on Monday (Oct. 28) to share their long-term vision of their restoration action plan. The workshop runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lam Room at Pearkes Recreation Centre (3100 Tillicum Rd.). The event precedes an onsite session at Swan Creek Park, where the public will have an opportunity to see what’s been going on in the natural environment and learn more about the creek in their own backyard. On Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m., stewards from Friends of Swan Creek Watershed will be on hand to share information on the health of the creek, animals that call the watershed home, and invasive species removal. Swan Creek Park is a large park that follows Swan Creek east-west along McKenzie Avenue between the Pat Bay Highway and Marigold Road.

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A News brief on a talk happening this afternoon (Oct. 23), headlined Academics, doctors to speak at wireless meeting, contained the wrong location. It is being held at St. John’s United Church, 925 Balmoral Rd. at 4:30 p.m.

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What do you get when you drop 30,000 tonnes of sand, 65 professional sculptors and a Victoria-based designer into the centre of the Middle East? Answer: The world’s largest temporary theme park. “It’s exciting and terrifying at the same time,” said Damon Langlois, creative director for 1001 Arabian Nights, a monumental project to be built in the heart of Kuwait City. An accomplished local sand sculptor and product designer by trade, Langlois will spend the next six weeks overseeing the construction of nearly 80 sand sculptures across an area the size of four soccer fields, or about 28,000 square metres. The project is part of the Remal International Sand and Light Festival, hosted by Kuwait’s technology industry that begins Jan. 4, 2014. “In sand sculpture, there’s so many things that can go wrong,” he said before departing Victoria. “It is just sand and water, so the normal elements of risk are always there. Gravity is obviously a major component, and extreme weather calamities, like what happens if a huge sand storm comes through.” When complete, Langlois and his team will have built walkable

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Damon Langlois works meticulously on a sand sculpture that won him the solo title at the 2011 World Championships of Sand Sculpting in Fort Myers, Fla. The Victoria-based sculptor is leading a team of 65 sculptors in Kuwait that will create the world’s largest sand sculpture. structures like a sand cafe, children’s maze, a palace and even a performance amphitheatre using 1,500 dump trucks of sand. Langlois has been fine-tuning his hobby for more than 20 years, culminating in a 2011 solo win at the World Championship of Sculpting in Fort Myers, Fla. He’s also been a regular competitor at sand sculpting competitions in Parksville and Harrison, B.C. But it was his work in Middle Eastern and European projects

that caught the attention of Kuwaiti organizers, who dreamt up 1001 Arabian Nights as a way of promoting tourism and patriotism in the country. “What initially hooked me was the act of doing (sculpting), the intense relaxation,” Langlois said. “It’s a very strange art form in that it combines a bunch of different elements of performing and acrobatics in a way, because you’re having to climb up forms and work in weird positions. And

of course, it’s part magic, too.” Langlois estimates his 65-member team will put in 16,000 work hours to complete the project, while the tallest sculpture will be more than 15 metres tall. “We know this isn’t the tallest ever, but it’s certainly the biggest (by sand tonnage),” he said. “A lot of this hasn’t been done before. My day job is certainly a lot more simple then the construction of a temporary theme park out of sand.”

Leaf collection time draws near for Saanich Kyle Slavin News staff

Saanich public works crews are expected to collect some 400 truckloads of dry foliage this fall from nearly 8,000 yards. The annual curbside leaf collection program begins next week (Oct. 28), giving residents an opportunity to dispose of their raked leaves in an environmentally conscious way. The municipality retrofits four

garbage trucks each year to collect and mulch the leaves on private properties. “It’s been going on at least 20 years. It was brought in to help with the diversion (of the leaves) from going to the landfill,” said Glenn Hamilton, foreman with Saanich solid waste services. Saanich uses the mulched leaves to enrich the soil in parks, the Cedar Hill Golf Course and allotment gardens around the municipality. The municipality

also has partnerships with such organizations as the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific to receive mulch, he added. Residents are asked to put leaves in rows or piles no more than one metre from the edge of the road. They should be clear of roads, sidewalks, bike lanes and catch basins, and give crew unobstructed access. Public works has split the municipality into three areas, each of which will get two one-

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The 2013 curbside leaf collection program will commence Oct. 28th (2 collections per area). LEAVES ONLY Fir/Cedar needles, grass clippings, prunings, garden waste will not be collected. These materials as well as leaves can be dropped off free of charge at Saanich Public Works 1040 McKenzie Ave. For more information please visit: www.saanich.ca or call 250-475-5595 • LEAVES PILES • LEAVES PILES • LEAVES PILES • LEAVES PILES

to be adjacent ( 1 metre maximum ) from road in rows or piles. to be clear of catch basins, sidewalks, bike lanes and roadways. to be on the street side of open ditches. must have unobstructed access (clear of vehicles obstacles, etc.)

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The large cedar sign that read ‘Pkols,’ the original First Nation name for Mount Douglas, no longer sits atop the Saanich mountaintop. Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard said municipal workers removed the sign last Thursday and put it into storage, after its anchor bolts were drilled into the roof of a communications building under the parking lot in May, as part of a symbolic name Submitted photo reclaiming ceremony. In May, supporters erected the Pkols sign on Mount Douglas, The sign was becoming unsta- the ancient aboriginal name of the hill. Saanich removed it ble, and the drill holes resulted last week after its anchor bolts caused water leakage into a in water leaking in to the comtransmitter room on the mountain. munications building at the sign and the long-term potential mark, that (later discussion) summit, he said. would likely involve all four of renaming or name-sharing “We just couldn’t leave that (local First Nations),” Leonard Mount Douglas. Until that hapthrough the winter,” Leonard said. “That discussion’s bigger pens, the sign will remain in said. than any one of us.” storage. Despite Saanich twice reachkslavin@saanichnews.com “It’s such a significant landing out to Tsawout First Nation Chief Eric Pelkey to discuss short-term relocation for the sign – and receiving no NOTICE OF reply – many people WATERMAIN FLUSHING were upset the sign was removed without discussing it with First In order to maintain satisfactory water quality throughout the Nations. “They acted without distribution system, water main flushing is scheduled to start calling any of us, they October 7th, 2013 to December 27th, 2013, weather permitting. didn’t call (Pelkey), just sent him (two) letBusiness and other customers who wish advance ters in the mail,” said notification of flushing in their immediate area are Taiaiake Alfred, a memrequested to call Waterworks at 250-475-5481 between 8:00 am ber of the Indigenous and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Any discolouration is temporary Nationhood Moveand users are asked to minimize consumption if a change in water ment. “Sending letters appearance is noticed. The District of Saanich accepts no liability for in the mail is not the most efficient way to inconvenience or damages caused by water use during its flushing communicate.” program. Pelkey, on Twitter, acknowledged a letYour cooperation and understanding are appreciated. ter from Saanich was received, but it was misdirected within his office. Despite the municiTHE DISTRICT OF SAANICH pality having previously dealt with Pelkey NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION on Pkols-related discussions, Alfred said Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, the Council of The Corporation of the District of Saanich intends to adopt a bylaw exempting from property taxation he should’ve been the for 10 years (2014-2023), the lands and improvements used by the Corporation or one Saanich contacted organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under Division 6 of this about sign issues. Part would apply (public library) or could be provided if the land or improvements Leonard admits were owned by that Corporation or organization. Saanich should have Owner/Occupier Property Description 2014 2015 2016 put out a release last $ $ $ Thursday about the sign’s removal, so Ravine Equities The leased premises at 3521 Blanshard 37,143 38,350 39,596 (Nominee) Inc. Street currently identified as Units 101 there was never any and 200 (unit 101 in the future), containing (District of confusion about where an aggregate Rentable Area of 5,509 sq Saanich) the sign went or that it Ft. The leased premises are located on was removed without the ground (main) and second level of the the consideration of building (referred to as Building CRU3 on First Nations. the site plans). Occupied by the Greater Victoria Public Library Board He said on Monday that Pelkey contacted Inquiries concerning the proposed bylaw may be directed to: Saanich and discusThe Corporation of the District of Saanich sions will soon take 770 Vernon Avenue place with regards to Victoria, BC V8X 2W7 the future short-term Telephone: (250) 475-5415 location of the Pkols

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Free Friday night activities for youth at Pearkes arena

Saanich kids and teens can ice skate, watch Junior Braves hockey and use the youth activtiy centre at Pearkes arena every Friday for free over the fall and winter. Saanich Youth Services has teamed up with the Junior Braves to offer free activities for kids in Grades 6 to 12. Free ice skating runs from 5:45 to 6:55 p.m., followed by a Jr. Braves home game (free ticket pickup is from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Flipside

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Most days Jacob Varga trains twice at Olsen’s Gym in Colwood. Shy of a year in the ring, the Saanich resident is already boxing his way to nationals. He started training in January, weaning out habits from his teen years spent kickboxing. “I stopped when I was 16 because I got bored with (kickboxing),” he said. “I always wanted to try boxing, but as a kid everyone I knew was always kickboxing.” When not training in the gym, Varga runs with his older brother – world champion kickboxer Gabriel Varga – tackling Mount Doug or doing sprints at the University of Victoria. It didn’t take long for the younger Varga to get used to being in the same ring with different rules. “Boxing is a different sort of style. It’s the same punches but there’s different movement in the ring,” he said. The fast-tracked boxer – who works with children with autism outside of training – aims to earn silver and placement on the B-team at nationals, said coach Nathan Olsen. “The important thing with goal-setting is to not set them too high,” Olsen said. “If he wins gold and goes to the final team selections, great.” The top four boxers at nationals in Regina, Sask. this week will be invited to final team selections for Team Canada in Quebec City next month. Varga won gold in his division at provincials in May and dominated the ring during the Alberta Golden Gloves in September with a gold medal. To date, Varga has 11 wins in 14 bouts. “He’s strong, athletic and he is a good combination puncher,” Olsen said. “He is also really good at controlling the pace of the fight.” charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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he B.C. government collects significant revenue from gambling in all of its forms, yet is also responsible for protecting its most vulnerable citizens. Such a quandary places at odds a finance ministry charged with balancing the provincial budget with a health ministry whose mandate is to not only care for the sick, but to promote wellness within the population. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall’s report outlining the government’s shortcomings in addressing problem gambling in B.C. raised our eyebrows. Not only did the document paint a vivid picture of how addiction develops – primarily, but not limited to fast-play electronic slot machines – it hinted at problems which may develop in future, such as the online grooming of teens and young adults to become regular gamblers. For as long as there have been outcomes to bet on in this province, whether it be mah-jong, horse races, 6/49 tickets or sports games, a certain segment of the population has taken that opportunity to the extreme and spent more than they should on the pastime. For decades, the B.C. Lottery Corporation has promoted gambling in various forms, while only relatively recently adding the tagline to its ads, “Know your limit, play within it.” Clearly, the government has little appetite to distance itself from what has become a major cash cow that funds a broad spectrum of services. The best way to solve the problem gamblers conundrum is to create an arm’s-length organization to work with the health ministry and University of Victoria-based Centre for Addictions Research to create resources and solutions aimed at reducing the effect of problem gambling on B.C. residents. Such a group would report directly to the legislature and, in theory, be free from the political interference that tends to seep into ministry-led research or initiatives. That B.C. lags well behind other provinces in funding prevention and treatment programs for addicted gamblers proves how low it is on the Liberals’ priority list. It’s time for the government to take its collective head out of the sand on this issue and take real steps to address this growing problem. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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spill response capability has existed he release of the B.C. the entire time, without a whisper government’s detailed of protest or media attention, even study into oil spill response after the 1989 Exxon capability off the West Valdez disaster near the Coast created the usual oil’s point of origin. brief wave of media shock The current narrative, and horror. hammered home by U.S.This just in! If crude controlled environmental oil spilled in the Dixon groups and their Entrance, the stormaboriginal partners in the tossed sea lane north “Great Bear Rainforest,” is of Haida Gwaii, the that only Canadian oil is a combined resources threat. of Canadian and U.S. How much Alaska containment and Tom Fletcher crude is shipped down collection response could B.C. Views the B.C. coast? According only recover an estimated to Nuka’s analysis, it’s four per cent of it. And currently about 38 million that’s in the summer! The winter recovery rate would be more cubic metres each year. That’s enough to fill B.C. Place stadium to like three per cent. the roof – 15 times. Talk radio and website headlines The Sierra-Greenpeaceset the narrative in minutes. ForestEthics-Dogwood gang, a How could anyone even consider sort of billionaire-bankrolled green running oil tankers through that Team America, has worked hard pristine B.C. coastal area? It’s crazy! to promote the falsehood that “tar Here’s the big fact clearly stated sands” oil is vastly worse than in the study by U.S.-based Nuka that nice fair-trade Alaska stuff. Research and Planning Group, Their claims about acidity and and ignored by most of the media abrasiveness of diluted bitumen and public: there are hundreds of didn’t hold up, and it’s still hotly tankers filled with crude oil sailing contested whether the heavy oil through these stormy seas every year. It’s been going on since Alaska in diluted bitumen would float, emulsify or sink in actual sea North Slope crude was developed conditions. in the 1970s. When the federal government Six of the seven oil spill announced a study to determine simulations run by Nuka are based what spilled bitumen would do on Alaska crude, because that’s in North Coast waters, that too overwhelmingly what has been was attacked by the Green Party shipped along B.C.’s North Coast as a secret scheme to prop up for 40 years. This lack of crude oil

Enbridge’s pipeline proposal. So it’s a scandal when you don’t know the answers, and it’s a scandal when you try to find them. Another question that gets little attention is whether it’s better for spilled oil to sink rather than wash up on beaches. Crude oil is, if you’ll pardon the expression, organic. Spills produce a huge spike in oil-eating bacteria that leads to an increase in fish populations at a certain stage. This was documented in a 1994 book called Degrees of Disaster, written by an expert who stayed on in Valdez for four years, long after the TV cameras and grandstanding politicians went home. Victoria-based Dogwood seized on a 2012 Nuka study done for the Haisla Nation at Kitimat, which found that in ocean conditions that are present more than half of the time, there would be no immediate way to respond to a spill at sea. Dogwood’s “no tankers campaign director” hinted that this information was intentionally left out of the B.C. government study, and the media ate it up. No tankers? Better check again. Dogwood’s mission is clearly not to protect the B.C. coast from oil spills. If it were, they would be protesting the ongoing risk from Alaska tankers. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS Tennis’ popularity supports idea Re: Clay court tennis club proposal (News, Oct. 11) I would really like to see this development happen. The land behind the rec centre is doing nothing. I’ve lived on a street adjoining the golf course for 14 years and walk the chip trail regularly. The ball diamonds are almost never used. They just serve as a big sink hole to collect rainwater, hatch mosquitos and attract the odd crow or Canada goose. I wish Saanich would build the clay courts to make them 100 per cent public, but that’s not going to happen. It takes citizens with big ideas, vision and commitment who are willing to sacrifice time and energy for the good of the whole now and in the future. Tennis is a fast-growing sport. Kids are being introduced to it through school programs (held at the rec centres) and many really enjoy it. Serious junior players need a place to learn and practice on a clay surface if they want to compete outside Victoria. Adult players will appreciate the more gentle aspect on their bodies as they age and it will allow them to continue playing later in life. As more people start playing tennis, existing courts get increasingly busy. These clay courts would help alleviate some of that pressure, thus benefiting all players. I welcome a facility of this stature to my community. I only see it as an asset and improvement over what currently exists. It will probably contribute positively to property values

and community recognition. If you’re not a tennis player, it’s important not to look at this proposal with resentment, but to see what it can still do for you, your community and the overall good. I hope other residents will recognize that growth is not always bad, that it can sometimes be a positive improvement. Just look at the new arts centre at the rec centre – a beautiful addition. Linda Fraser Saanich

Residents need to have all the relevant facts Re: Tennis court planners fire volley at opponent (News, Oct. 18) I have been following with great interest the proposal put forth by a local group to build a clay tennis court facility on land adjacent to the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. After attending the information meeting last year and reading literature provided by the Clay Court society, I understand this facility would be run as a public-private partnership. Such an operation would be similar to the hugely successful squash club currently operating out of the rec centre, which allows both private membership and members of the general public access to the facility. Other successful partnerships with Saanich include soccer, baseball, lawn bowling and community garden allotments. The clay court group has a website which provides the

facts and details associated with their proposal, and has been sending progress updates as the project works its way through various levels of approval from the municipality. What I am unable to understand is why a local group that has been vocally opposed to this proposal, from the moment it appeared on their radar, has supported their opposition with inaccurate claims and a campaign of misinformation. It seems their aim is to terrify local residents with the prospect of utter neighbourhood devastation or an elitism that will rip our community harmony apart. If someone is opposed to a local project, they should absolutely be able to express their concerns, but they should arm themselves with facts in order to make their point. Preventing a potentially wonderful facility like this from being built because the person next to you is yelling loudly that they don’t want it, without informing yourself of the facts (and questioning why they are yelling so loudly) does everyone a disservice. It allows us to be led by those who will say whatever they want to get what they want, regardless of the truth. Rose Del Rosario Saanich

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Jeannette Yager, Lorraine Bandet, 40 Days for Life co-ordinator Alex Berns, Karin-Ann Henry and Choose Life Victoria president Steve Weatherbe stand across the street from the Vancouver Island Women's Clinic in View Royal. A proposal to have the protective bubble around abortion clinics increased to 60 metres could force the group to find a new spot. Previous vigils were held on the northwest side of the intersection, in front of a housing complex, resulting in many complaints from and run-ins with residents. Berns said the group agreed to move across the street to deter any further confrontation. Their current location also complies with the 50-metre bubble, but would fall within 60 metres. Berns also said members are frequently subject to harassment, which does not garner anywhere near the attention actions of the protestors do. The vigil focuses on praying for those who are struggling with the decision and giving information in the hopes of deterring people from going through with an abortion. “We only care about the women and the men that are affected,” Berns said. “It is quite clear the devastation people go through post-abortive and if we

can stop one person from reaching that point, it will be a job well done.” The MLA has written to the provincial health minister requesting the change. As it has in the past, the Vancouver Island Health Authority is supporting the plea. Steve Weatherbe, president of the board of directors for Choose Life Victoria, said the move is an attempt to suppress free speech and to sweep the ethical implications of abortion under the rug. “(It’s) an attempt to create a kind of moral vacuum around the clinics,” he said. “We can’t force anybody to think one way or to question their own actions … but as it stands now we can ask the question.” In an email statement the Ministry of Health said it will monitor the situation in View Royal closely. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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For Kathy Kay, her staff and volunteers with the Victoria Film Festival, Thursday’s shutdown of the Empire Capitol 6 Theatre didn’t come out of the blue. The not-for-profit society has known since June the theatre would be closing. With the screens dark upstairs at the corner of Blanshard and Yates streets, however, festival supporters will be redoubling efforts to raise money for a portable digital projector that will enable the VFF to screen films large and small. “Scrambling is probably the word for it,” Kay said Thursday, hours before the last movies were to screen at the multiplex, which opened in 1981 and replaced the old one-screen Capitol Theatre on the site. “We have to find another venue, but one of our main problems now is the projection system. (The technology has) changed substantially this year.” With primary distributors now sending out digital format films, Greater Victoria’s largest theatres – owned by Cineplex

Odeon and Landmark Cinemas – have switched to the Digital Cinema Projection system. The Vic Theatre, operated by the Victoria Film Festival for the annual 10-day extravaganza of films in February, as well as the Free-B Film Festival, special screenings and community rentals, does not have the updated technology. Kay said the goal is to install the digital projector there, but retain the flexibility to use the equipment at other venues. Yet to be determined is the status of the theatre building, in which the festival has had an office since 2001. Not only has Empire – and Famous Players before them – heavily subsidized VFF’s rent, it has provided the two screens for free during the festival. No imminent sale of the theatre property has been announced, which gives tenants such as the VFF and EasyHome some time to find a new home. Empire spokesman Andrew Walker said in an email that the company intends to “realize the real estate value of the property at some point in the future, but no decisions have been made to date.”

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Kay said she plans on speaking with Cineplex soon about possibly using some of its screens in town come festival time. “For me I guess the emphasis right now is on the fundraiser to help us get through this and so the festival can thrive,” she said. Empire Company Ltd., the parent to Empire Theatres and Sobey’s Inc. which owns Thrifty Foods locally, announced in June it was getting out of the theatre business and shifting those resources into its grocery business and real estate holdings. That included eventually closing the Capitol 6, which was not among a group of theatres packaged for sale to Landmark Cinemas, which did buy the four-screen University Heights theatre from Empire. Chard Developments owns the parking lot next to the theatre and owner David Chard has said he plans to develop a residential-commercial project spanning from Yates to View Street. To donate to the Victoria Film Festival, visit http://bit. ly/1gofyYU.

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death from a Victorian point of view. Actors will fill the space on the third floor of the provincial museum with characters. A pair of Pioneer Players will porsign in Old Town at the Royal tray mourning widows while others offer B.C. Museum formed a ghost gothic readings of Victorian poems and of an idea in Kim Gough’s stories. mind. A lovelorn fortune teller – popular in “Mourning orders given Victorian times – will try to lure guests into prompt attention,” it reads. traditional games and activities. Black dresses, veils, handkerchiefs and “This thought that spirits are closer to widow’s-wear laid out for the Halloween the earth this time of year gave people the season inspired a social event with a hint opportunity to reach out to them,” Gough of education: Night Shift: Living and said. “(Mediums) really became this craze. Dying in Victorian Times. A lot of it however, was parlour tricks and “This is the first time I’ve tried to slip theatrics. It became an opportunity to persome learning in there,” said Gough. “I form.” wanted to find an event where people A short-sighted medium will bring her may have had no conscious intent for brand of treachery offering a Victorian-era learning.” séance. She knows adults want an excuse to “You can’t talk about spirits and not talk ROYAL BC MUSEUM PHOTO be part of the education program, having about how it affected the living,” Gough Felicity, the Lovelorn Fortune Teller, as portrayed by actor Megan Anderson, will lure guests seen parents and caregivers look wistfully said. into Victorian games during the Royal B.C. Museum’s adult-only event Night Shift: Living on during children and family programs. and Dying in Victorian Times. Magestic Theatre will become the lecShe calls Night Shift: Living and Dying in ture theatre, featuring seriously spooky but Victorian Times a “Wonder Sunday for true tales from a collections manager, an of each month. insight into characters and customs from grownups.” archivist and an archaeologist. In the adults-only version, D.J. Primitive the past. Wonder Sunday is an interactive, learnCollections manager Delphine Castles and Bucan Bucan provide the live The Halloween-themed event introduces ing-based event geared toward kids and will show the meaning hidden in the soundtrack as costumed players offer experts extolling true tales of life and families that happens on the last Sunday mourning clothing of early Victorians. “She’s going to talk about the clothing and … how it passed along messages about how to behave and how to treat (widows).” Archivist Ann ten Cate will share some of the tragic stories found in the B.C. Coroners’ reports, preserved at the B.C. Archives, and University of Victoria archaeologist Erin McGuire will show how she uncovers death as revealed in the archaeological record. The Royal B.C. Museum hosts Night Shift: Living and Dying in Victorian Times on Oct. 25, and the evening includes a cash bar and light snacks. Guests are invited to arrive between 7 and 8 p.m. to view other exhibits, then enjoy the party in Old Town Look for the Trick or Treat at 8 p.m. poster in the windows of Tickets are $30 and Heating water accounts for about 20 per cent of are available only in participating businesses! your home’s energy use. Choosing a high-efficiency advance. natural gas model offers plenty of hot water when Participants must be 19 years of age or you need it—plus savings on your energy costs. Join us in older and photo ID will Rebates are available. The Breezeway for be required for entry. hot chocolate & Visit royalbcmuseum. Discover the benefits and cost Halloween treats bc.ca for more inforsavings of natural gas water heating mation and to purfrom 3 to 5:30 pm at fortisbc.com/naturalgaswaterheater. chase tickets. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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olk singer-songwriter David Francey says he’s looking forward to coming to Victoria next week (Oct. 29/30) as part of his lengthy cross-Canada tour. “I’ve been there so many times over the years. There’s quite a number of people there I certainly recognize by sight who come out to the shows. “It’s always an excellent crowd in Victoria – they have a good time, they like to sing along,” Francey said. “The city itself is absolutely beautiful. It’s a nice place to spend some time.” Francey and his band are currently driving across the country, stopping everywhere from tiny Hunter River, PEI to Toronto, in support of his new album So Say We All. Francey, 58, says the album was written during a period of his life where he was going

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through some deeply emotional experiences. “I lost my best friend in the world and I ended up in a

pretty low place,” he said. But through writing and recording his music, supported by a talented group of friends and musicians, he managed to break through the sadness. “I’ve always written about what’s going on with me; I don’t think this album carries in that way. The subject matter varies a bit but I tried to balance with some moments of life,” Francey said. “I’ve always had the feeling that, if you keep marching, you’ll get through to the other side. “None of the music is dark, sad or dreary. When I introduce songs (on stage) I try to make them a little bit funny, and I think that helps to balance off the weight of the lyrics.” Francey performs at Hermann’s Jazz Club next Tuesday and Wednesday. Showtime both nights is 8 p.m. Tickets ($29.50) are available at hightideconcerts.net, rmts.bc.ca or in-person at the McPherson Playhouse box office, Ditch Records or Lyle’s Place.

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from industry leaders, tastings and competitions. The Grand Tasting is at Crystal Gardens Oct. 26 featuring restaurants and distillieries from across the Pacific Northwest. More information and complete schedule at artofthecocktail.ca. Until Oct. 28. auntie kate workshop Victoria blues singer ‘Auntie Kate’ Roland will work with aspiring vocalists on a broad range of vocal techniques at a workshop presented by the Victoria Blues Society, Oct. 26., 2 to 4pm at Long and McQuade Music Education Centre, 2822 Nanaimo St. Free. victoriabluessociety.ca.

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Vikes soccer women host playoff quarterfinal Travis Paterson News staff

The UVic Vikes men’s and women’s soccer teams are burning through the Canada West competition with playoffs fast approaching. On Friday, the first-place Vikes women (10-2) host the eighth-place Regina Cougars (5-5-2) in the quarter-final round of the playoffs, 6 p.m. at Centennial Stadium. The Vikes capped the regular season on Saturday with its Armando Tura/Neatpicture.com seventh straight win, 4-0 over UVic Vikes midfielder Craig Gorman crashes through the fog into Lethbridge Huskies the Winnipeg Wesmen, seal- goalkeeper Tyler Boast during the Canada West match at Centennial Stadium on ing the Canada West regular Oct. 18. Gorman scored once in the Vikes’ 4-0 win. season championship. The Vikes are getting used Final Four. “It was an accomplishment looking the Cougars despite The Vikes topped the Lethfor our program to win the beating them handily, 4-0, in to playing important games league but this is a whole their only meeting this sea- at home and it gives them bridge Pronghorns 4-0 on new start,” said Vikes coach son back on Oct. 11. Goals in less to worry about. They’re Friday. Cameron Stokes conalso used to training in tinued his frenzied scoring Tracy David. “Everythe Victoria fog, which pace with his eighth goal of one is on the same may return for Friday the season. The Vikes rolled page, same level, through nearly their entire night. and the points from “In a game of such bench to rest their regulars. the regular season importance there’s a On Saturday the Vikes earned mean nothing except lot of unknowns so a come-from-behind victory for the fact we get to it’s nice to feel there’s over the Calgary Dinos 4-1. host the next game.” no distraction with Stokes scored his ninth goal A win in Friday’s (Centennial Stadium). and is currently tied with single-game elimiWe don’t have to waste UBC’s Milad Mehrabi for the nation quarter-final time thinking about Canada West goal scoring puts the Vikes into the site, we know it so lead. Hundal is tied for third the semifinal of the with eight. well.” Canada West Final The Vikes men’s Four here in Victoria, Nov. 1 to 3. Last year Armando Tura/Neatpicture.com team is on the road the Vikes advanced Mallory Hackett of the UVic Vikes, right, this weekend for its Last year’s Canada West to the CIS semifinals heads the ball in a contest with Erica final two games of the Rookie of the Year Jenna but suffered a loss Parenteau of the Saskatchewan Huskies Canada West schedule. Bugiardini paced the UVic Saturday and Sunday Vikes women’s basketball to Trinity Spartans, at Centennial Stadium on Oct. 12. the second-place Vikes team to a 77-76 exhibition win then rebounded for a bronze medal win over the that game came from Lindsay (8-3-1) are in Prince George over the visiting Wilfrid LauHoetzel, Emma Greig, Sarah against the last-place UNBC rier Golden Hawks at McKinOttawa Gee-Gees. “We are eyeing the national Douglas and Jackie Harrison. Timberwolves (2-7-3). non Gym on Sunday. BugiarThe Vikes men have quali- dini scored the Vikes’ final six “It would be nice (to score championship final but there’s lots of games to play four goals again) but as they fied for the Canada West points to win the game. She between now and then,” say, our playoffs are do-or- Final Six while first-place UBC finished with a game-high 28 die, which makes them so Thunderbirds have clinched points. David said. the right to host the men’s Her squad is not over- dangerous,” David said. sports@vicnews.com

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The Lambrick Park Lions senior girls volleyball team was successful in taking down top provincial talent for its third tournament win this season, coming out on top at Brentwood College. The No. 1-ranked AA Lions beat No. 1-ranked AAA Timberline in the final 25-12, 28-25. The Lions also beat G.P. Vanier, Brentwood and Belmont before taking down Pacific Christian School in the quarterfinal and Ballenas in the semifinal. One weekend prior the Lions won the Cedar tournament by defeating the hosts in the final. “Hard work beats talent, we can’t stress enough how much we work hard,” said Lions coach Chris Koutougos. “If you look at where our wins come from, we earn everything we’ve got.” There are two more weeks in the Lower Island senior girls volleyball schedule before the final power pools are decided for the region’s top tier and second tier championships, the Vic Lindal Cup and Ron Green Cup, respectively.

Red hot Victoria Cougars cooled by Nanaimo Buccaneers

The Nanaimo Buccaneers proved the Victoria Cougars are not a runaway favourite to win the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League title this year beating the Cougars 3-2 on Thursday. The Cougars (12-1-0-1) are back at it Thursday night against the Kerry Park Islanders (5-90-2), 7 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre. After winning 11 straight to start the season the Cougars have lost two of the past three games. The other loss was a 4-3 double-overtime decision to the Peninsula Panthers (6-6-21) on Oct.11. The Saanich Braves (5-8-1-0) visit the Westshore Wolves (8-7-1-1) tonight, 7 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena. The Cougars and Panthers meet again on Friday at Panorama Rec. Centre, 7:30 p.m. start. The Braves are seeking redemption as the Wolves put a sound 7-1 drubbing on the Braves at George Pearkes Arena on Friday.

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Despite the pain of a last-second loss, there’s no time to dwell as the Belmont Bulldogs. The AAA Bulldogs (2-2) continues its B.C. High School Football campaign on the road against the Handsworth Royals (2-1) on Friday (Oct. 25) afternoon. The Vancouver College Fighting Irish (3-2) burned the Bulldogs 27-20 last Friday at Goudy Turf, scoring the winning touchdown at game’s end, and with no time on the clock. “If you were on the field, it was devastating. A great game to watch, but a really tough one to lose,” said Bulldogs coach Kevin Harrington. Both teams executed well, a treat for the spectators, which included the players from Handsworth and the Mount Douglas Rams, who played in the earlier game of the double-header. Running back Sam Varao was a “beast” for the Bulldogs, Harrington said. Though Varao didn’t score any touchdowns, he was instrumental in sparking the offence, especially on a late drive. Varao plowed through the Fighting Irish defence to set up a Josh Tipton touchdown to tie the game at 20-20 with 90 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs couldn’t catch a break as the Irish marched downfield on a game winning drive in the last minute. “I’m proud of our guys. We have a core of Grade 12 players who lost this same (Fighting Irish) team 45-0 three years ago when they were juniors,” Harrington said. “We went in knowing we’ve improved a tonne and that we can hang with the better teams in the province.” Running back Jordan Worth recorded the Bulldogs’ other two touchdowns, a reception in the first half to make it 7-7 and another reception in the sec-

ond half. Hugo Louis kicked two of the three converts, as both team’s kickers missed a convert on three touchdowns, which led to the 20-20 draw.

Mt. Doug Rams quiet Handsworth Royals It was a battle of first versus second on paper, but AAA powerhouse Mount Douglas Rams proved far stronger as the No. 1-ranked high school football team in Canada (per Canadafootballchat.com) silenced the Royals 52-0 at Goudy Turf on Friday (Oct. 18). The Rams are on the road this week against West Vancouver Highlanders (0-5) on Friday. Last week’s win at Goudy started with a fast attack for the Rams, as the defence intercepted Royals’ passes three times in the first quarter. Defensive end Zach Wilkinson scored a rare touchdown to get the Rams on the scoreboard when he returned his interception 20 yards for the major. Alec Wong and Sean Waugh made the other interceptions. “We challenged our defensive backfield to improve over the previous week,” said coach Mark Townsend in his team report. “We had a great week of practice in preparing against a

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FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 LARGE containers, bamboo, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; high. $100. firm each item. Call (250)656-5824. ANTIQUE WALNUT cedar chest, $250. 7 Hummel figurines. (250)654-0056 CHAR BROIL BBQ with tank, rotisserie and motor, extension cord, heat gage, $100. Sears brown fabric rocker recliner, $220. Call (250)655-4185 (Phone # is now correct). DOWN-SIZING SALE. 4050% off. Brentwood Bay Nurseries. 1395 Benvenuto Ave. Oct. 1st - 27th. (250)652-1507.

HOUSES FOR SALE

QUALITY HOMES in quiet, historic Ladysmith in a 55+ community. Homes from $114,900. A selection of floor plans and lots of options. Pets allowed. Homes are CSA A277 approved. Only 45 minutes from Victoria & 5 minutes from Nanaimo airport. Call Duck Paterson 250-246-0637 or email to: info@lmfhomes.ca

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

5 BDRM - 3 bdrm, 2 full bath up. Big storage, wood F/P, heat pump, Sep entr. Close to Beckwith Park on Cul de Sac. Large lot w/fruit trees. Lower suite; 2 bdrm, 1 lrg full bath. $625,000. (250)479-7201.

SIDNEY: COMMUNAL living in beautiful arts and crafts home. Walk to shops and ocean. Suitable for seniors. Light care avail. $995. Call (250)656-9194.

CEDAR HILL area. 2-bdrm, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. N/S. Small pet OK. $1200. inclds electrical. 1 free parking spot. (250)818-5218.

MARIGOLDcozy 1 bdrm, woodstove. shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217. OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.

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1983 PORSCHE 944 Sports seats, sunroof, custom sound system, new starter, new battery. $6,400. (778)433-4145. 1977 NOVA. Tan Color 305 V8 4 Door, Auto-Trans, Dual Exhaust 80,000 Miles, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition $7500 Or Best Offer 250-642-3151

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MT DOUG- Large 1 bdrm, all inclusive, close to amenities bus+ University $850. Call (250)721-0281.

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.

SIDNEYLOVELY 1 bdrm garden suite w/own laundry & wi-fi, priv exterior entrance in quiet area on 5th St. Avail now. $900. (250)665-7023.

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SET OF 4 Michelin all season tires on rims, P265/70R17 L2X A/T2. $650. (250)479-3775.

2007 KIA RIO EX- 72,000 km, pl, pw, AM/FM/CD, heated seats, 5 speed, great cond, great mileage. Prefect for student or 2nd family car. $5495, obo. (250)514-7624.

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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY- 2bdrm north facing condo in The Landmark w/underground parking, close to sea with views, NS/NP. $1400/mo. Call 250-652-7707. SAANICH: 55+ furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1200. utils incld 250-479-5437

GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Place) 3 bdrm rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to UVic, Shelbourne. New price$449,000. Move-in now, motivated seller. To view: 250514-3286.

EARLY 1920-30 Original American gingerbread New Haven Chime clock $250. (250)656-7786.

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1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Excellent condition for further info call 250-652-9660 or view at 2537 Mt Newton X Rds.

MARINE BOATS 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FIBERGLASS boat with 50 HP Suzuki, 4 stroke, used only for 13 hours. $6,000 obo. Call (250)652-1725.

2004 TITANIUM 29E34RL (new May 2005), good condition. One slide out, rear living room with fireplace, chair, hide-a-bed couch, sliding glass doors leading to fully screened patio. Patio deck slides out from underneath. Centre kitchen, double door refrigerator, microwave, double sink. Hardwood floors, oak cabinets, washer/dryer, porcelain toilet. Ducted A/C, gas/ electric hot water with DSI. Fiberglass exterior, dual paned windows, Polar Pak insulation, power front jacks, rear stabilizers. Ideal for traveling south in winter, parking at the lake or touring. Length/benefits of 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but tows like 29â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. $65,000 new, asking $19,900. 250-8818833, chuck.salmon@shaw.ca

1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier condition. 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136. DIESEL 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cruiser (First Lady) blue registry, land winter stored, sleeps 5, hydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, elecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & inverted AC. Grand wheelhouse $145,000. Ph/Fx 250248-4495.

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SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300 sq.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. Organic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136.

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE in a beautiful oak finished cabinet for sale at 118 Aldersmith. $175 obo. Call (250)995-2992

TRUCKS & VANS 1990 DODGE 3/4 ton 4x4 long box. Excellent shape, good tires, exceptional loading capacity. Welded top carrier. $1100. Pls call (250)727-7905.

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POPULAR HOT selling import camper 1978 VW raised roof model only 90,000 miles, 4 speed, F/S, knee deep in rubber. Need a vacation, pick up and drive back from East Toronto. First sensible offer takes it. Call (289)296-7411.

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COLWOOD: COZY 1 bdrm $700 inclds utils & wifi. Close to all amens. Pet ok N/S. Avail Nov. 1, refs. 250-294-5516

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

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

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DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

ELECTRICAL 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.

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HANDYMAN- Light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, stain removal, electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

MAINTENANCE MAN. Repairs, house & yard clean-up. Moving large & small items inside & out. $20./hr. Senior Discount. Mike (250)818-3837.

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JUBILEE LAWN & Garden; Hedges, fall-cleanups, lawns. Insured, WCB. 778-265-3903. 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

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CHIMNEY SERVICES JKG CHIMNEY. Clean, gutters, demoss, repairs, fence, yard clean. 250-588-3744.

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

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MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.

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ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

MOVING & STORAGE (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $90/hr. 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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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Earl Wilde, president and general manager of the Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel and Suites, is one of three people across Canada being inducted into this year’s Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s hall of fame. The hotelier and accredited sommelier is accepting the honour alongside Oak Bay Beach Hotel co-owner Kevin Walker and Barbara Genge, owner of Tuckamore Lodge in Newfoundland. “I’m very honoured,” Wilde said, reflecting on his four decades in the hotel industry. “I only run a small hotel here but I’ve obviously been involved in the hotel industry, both locally, provincially and nationally for some time.” A native of Montreal, Que., Wilde’s most high-profile achievement in Victoria is his instrumental role in creating the destination marketing fee, a hotel tax that helps bolster tourism initiatives throughout the Capital Region.

The hotel industry has changed a lot since Wilde joined the Victoria Regent in 1990, perhaps most strikingly in the subjective world of online rankings and the immediate effect of both positive and negative customer reviews, he said. “I was around when we took reservations manually,” he said. “Everything’s changed. You can experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in one day.” Tourism Industry Association of Canada spokesman Rob Taylor said the hall of fame honour is an acknowledgement from peers of the work one has done in their career. “They have made an outstanding contribution to their industry in their own area and nationally,” Taylor said. “We’re very proud of them and those who are dedicated in improving our industry.” Wilde is happily settled in Greater Victoria and has no plans to uproot for other potential job offers. “I love Victoria. My other half, she’s the manager at the Oak Bay Beach hotel, so we have a good hotel life here.”

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