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Taking one for the United Way Inn at Laurel Point employees, from left, Patrick Gayler, Brooke Harris, Avril Matthews, and Jeremy Pott react as Andrea Cuff, second from left, takes a pie in the face during the hotel’s annual United Way of Greater Victoria fundraising Pie-in-the-Face event Thursday. Employees paid to throw a pie at their favourite manager.

Esquimalt digging in for better sewage deal Township’s mayor says CRD staff agreed to perks, but board cautious Daniel Palmer News staff

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council into approving a sewage plant looks dead in the water, but the township isn’t giving up hope of a sweeter deal just yet. Esquimalt and Capital Regional District staff spent a month negotiating a plan for a wastewater treatment facility at McLoughlin Point, but regional politicians punted the idea back to CRD staff Nov. 13 because it lacked concrete cost estimates for barging materials to the site.

Esquimalt’s wish list includes a $100,000 waterfront pathway around McLoughlin Point; a $100,000 allowance for public art; greater setbacks from other properties and the roadway; upgraded pedestrian and cycling pathways along Lyall Street; the barging of all materials to a constructed dock to avoid truck traffic; and $55,000 annually for five years as a community impact mitigation fee.

The township also wants an ongoing community liaison committee and strict odour monitoring at the site once operational. “CRD staff agreed to those things, and they agreed to those things within the understanding of their budget,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins. PlEASE SEE: More delays, Page A8

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City man arrested in international porn bust Suspect has a history of sexual offences from other jurisdictions

said Const. Mike Russell. The man has a history of sexual offences from other jurisdictions but wasn’t on police radar at the time, Russell said. On Thursday, Toronto Police Service revealed it had been spearheading a threeyear investigation, dubbed Project Spade, into a Toronto-based website that was actively distributing child pornography. Many of the 45 terabytes of sexually explicit material seized by police in 2011 were among the most horrific officers had ever seen, said Toronto police Insp. Joanna Beavan-Desjardins, in a webcast press conference. A 42-year-old Toronto man faces 11 child pornography-related charges for allegedly operating the website.

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A Victoria man is among hundreds of people facing charges as part of an international child pornography bust that spread to more than 50 countries. Victoria police can’t release further details on the man, in his 60s, due to a publication ban, but his home was searched and charges were laid in 2012 thanks to information passed on by Toronto police,

Police then went about identifying buyers of the material before before going public. Now, 108 Canadians and at least another 240 people internationally are facing child pornography charges, and more arrests are expected, Beavan-Desjardins said. Det. Mark MacPhail, VicPD’s Internet child exploitation investigator, said the local arrest is in addition to 15 child pornography cases he’s currently investigating in Victoria. “Those files cross boundaries between luring, possession of child pornography … or sharing child pornography online,” MacPhail said at VicPD headquarters Friday. “From a personal standpoint, it’s very difficult to look at these horrific images of

child sexual abuse, however I feel it’s very important work.” Many of the tips VicPD receives come from cybertips.ca, the RCMP’s national child exploitation co-ordination centre, other police agencies or members of the public, MacPhail said. More than 380 children, mostly boys between the ages of 5 and 12 from Ukraine and Romania, were identified as child pornography victims and removed from abusive situations during Project Spade. Buyers stretched from Norway to Australia to Hong Kong to Greece. “There will be further arrests and there will be more children who will be saved because of it,” Beaven-Desjardins said. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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City announces stormwater open house

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Smoke eater A Victoria firefighter is ready with an axe on the roof of the Taste of India Restaurant at 772 Fort. St. Monday morning. The blaze began in the kitchen of the restaurant, but was limited to the rear of the two-section space. Smoke damage will keep the restaurant closed for a while, but two other merchants in the same building, smoke damaged to a lesser degree, were expected to reopen once power was restored.

The City of Victoria is hosting three open houses to garner feedback to its pending stormwater utility. The rainwater management credit program hopes to convince homeowners to create rain gardens, cisterns, green roofs and permeable paving in exchange for an annual utility discount. Visit victoria.ca/ stormwater for more information. Open house locations: Burnside Gorge Community Centre, Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victoria Public Market, Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. editor@vicnews.com

Royal McPherson set stage for centennial Daniel Palmer News staff

Victoria’s two biggest theatres are getting quite the party for their 100th birthdays. Both the Royal and McPherson theatres will mark a century as rich cultural beacons in Greater Victoria next May, when organizers put on a full week of programming to reflect both the classical and contemporary music

and dance that have sustained both venues over the decades. “Victoria was still very much a frontier town in 1914, and it’s hard to overestimate the impact that the Royal and McPherson theatres had on the city’s cultural life when they first opened,” said Lloyd Fitzsimonds, executive director of the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society. Until the Royal opened, the Victoria

Symphony was playing out of a ballroom in the Empress hotel, Fitzsimonds said. “It’s inconceivable to think the Victoria Symphony (and Pacific Opera Victoria) would have evolved as they did without these theatres,” he said. “To have not one, but two, theatres in our city that are 100 years old … is almost unheard of in Canada.” The May 18-25 party

includes several free events, including a 100th birthday celebration in Centennial Square on May 18. Internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Crystal Pite will present her production of The Tempest Replica on May 21; Raffi performs at the Royal May 25; and Daniel Lapp leads a West Coast roots celebration May 23 at the McPherson Playhouse.

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Ford example is informative The behaviour of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has long since surpassed the realm of quirky and seen him sink to the depths to become a detriment to his community. That said, residents of Greater Victoria can feel lucky we’re not facing a similar situation among our elected civic politicians. While the examples have been rare around here of a rogue mayor or councillor embarrassing themselves publicly or shedding a negative light on their municipality, extending municipal terms to four years from three, as Union of B.C. Municipalities members endorsed this fall, is not a good idea. The B.C. Community Charter states that councillors can only be disqualified from office for not taking the required oath, missing meetings for 60 days or four consecutive meetings for reasons other than ill health or by leave of council, conflict of interest where influence or inside knowledge is used inappropriately, or the unauthorized use of money. The vast majority of councillors take seriously their oath of office and pecuniary responsibility to constituents. In the event individuals run into conflict, perceived or real, or exhibit questionable behaviour, councils are generally good at policing themselves. When further action clearly needs to be taken, the onus falls on the individual to do the right thing. As we’ve seen with Ford and local politicians, the results can be mixed. Former Highlands councillor Ken Brotherston stepped down from council while on trial for murder, for which he was acquitted in 2010, and did not run for re-election in 2011. In North Saanich in 2004, then-councillor Bill Bird admitted to a non-pecuniary conflict in a rezoning application made by a business partner. Bird stayed on, but was found later in court to have benefitted financially from the decision. He was ordered to step down until the next election but did not run again, either. With few mechanisms at our disposal to oust individuals who prompt serious consideration of termination or forced resignation, the best avenue is still the ballot box. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Two solitudes on B.C. farmland fields as they motor from their My late father used to say that if subdivisions to big-box stores. The he ever won the lottery, he would elderly Sikhs and Mexican guest “farm until it’s all gone.” workers bent over in the It was 1960 when he fields don’t need their and my mother pulled up lofty lectures on “food stakes in the Okanagan, security.” where their families had Voices from the been for generations, and rest of the province moved north to carve a are seldom heard and homestead out of a half quickly shouted down, section in the Peace River as was the case at the country. recent Union of B.C. So it’s a mainly northern Municipalities convention perspective that I bring in Vancouver. to the latest debate over Tom Fletcher Merritt councillor Mike B.C.’s agricultural land B.C. Views Goetz pleaded for relief reserve. A dialogue of the from an Agricultural Land deaf has been going on Commission that refuses to release for decades in B.C., where there are two separate realities in agriculture. a property that has “grown nothing but rocks and tumbleweeds for the The dominant voice is always last 100 years.” Similar property from the southwest, from the next door was released, but not this Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to parcel, blocking a project for five southern Vancouver Island. This years in a little town that could use is not only B.C.’s most productive the work and additional tax base. land, it’s also the place of greatest Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem population and development in Merritt, which like many small pressure, where three million of the towns is trying to hang on to its province’s four million residents population. live and more arrive every day. Spallumcheen councillor Ed In the rest of the province, except Hanoski described the situation for pockets that are attractive for beyond the towns, the real rural recreational development, farming B.C. He proposed easing the is a tough row to hoe. These days, people are more likely to be moving restrictions on building a second home on farm properties. away. Currently, farmers can put a In our urbanized society, the mobile home on their property loudest voices tend to be the least for an elderly or infirm relative, informed, from backyard-chicken but nothing with a permanent hipsters to what I call “drive-by foundation. environmentalists,” who like to Once that relative moves or look out their car windows at green

passes away, the home is supposed to be removed. Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more. That’s why the removal rule is routinely ignored in rural B.C., Hanoski said. These second homes are the only rental stock there is, providing modest income for marginal farms, and should be allowed permanent foundations. Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland. I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules. He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home. The two zones approach deserves serious consideration. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘There are two separate realities in agriculture in B.C.’

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Philippines tragedy shows urgency of Warsaw climate summit not to be pessimistic. Canada, in As people in the Philippines particular, has been repeatedly struggle with the devastation singled out among nearly 200 and death from the worst storm member countries for to hit land in recorded obstructing progress history, world leaders and not doing enough are meeting in Warsaw, to address climate Poland to discuss the change at home. climate crisis. But as scientific “What my country evidence continues to is going through as a build, and impacts – result of this extreme from extreme weather climate event is to melting Arctic ice – madness. The climate continue to worsen, the crisis is madness,” Yeb to resolve the Sano, lead negotiator David Suzuki impetus problem is growing. for the Philippines, told with Ian Hanington We’re exhausting the opening session of Earth’s finite resources the UN climate summit, and pushing global ecosystems which runs until Nov. 22. to tipping points, beyond which Given the slow progress at addressing pollution and climate the 18 meetings held since 1992 issues will become increasingly – when countries from around difficult and costly. The only the world joined the United hindrance to developing a fair, Nations Framework Convention ambitious and legally binding on Climate Change – it’s hard

climate plan for the world is lack of political will. Part of the problem is that much of the world is tied to the fossil fuel economy, and the rush is on to get as much oil, coal and gas out of the ground and to market while people are still willing to pay for it and burn it up. We’re wasting precious resources in the name of quick profits, instead of putting them to better use than propelling often solo occupants in large metal vehicles, and instead of making them last while we shift to cleaner energy sources. But there’s cause for hope. Solutions are available. A recent report by energy consulting firm ECOFYS, titled “Feasibility of GHG emissions phase-out by midcentury,” shows it’s technically and economically feasible to reduce global greenhouse gas

emissions to zero from 90 per cent of current sources with readily available technology. It shows we could phase out almost all net emissions by 2050 by innovating further. In doing so, we could likely meet the agreed-upon goal of limiting global average temperature increases to below 2 C, and we’d stand a 50-per-cent chance of staying below 1.5 C by the end of the century. A recent Leger Marketing survey sponsored by Canada 2020 and the University of Montreal found the majority of Canadians understand that human activity is contributing to climate change and believe the feds should make addressing the issue a high priority. Of those polled, 76 per cent said Canada should sign an international treaty to limit greenhouse gas

LETTERS Waste conundrum defies explanation Let’s see if we can make sense of the city garbage collection fiasco. In February 2012, city council selected option B ($183, biweekly backyard pick-up) over the preferred choice of most citizens, the cheaper option A ($161, biweekly curbside pick up). This despite the survey vote and the higher expense, because, as we were told (“Victoria backyard trash pickup rules the day,” vicnews. com), CUPE Local 50 wanted to preserve jobs. City staff recently recommended a switch to curbside pick up (“Victoria backyard garbage pickup stays: for a cost,” vicnews.com) with a $6 increase for homeowners. Pardon? Shouldn’t that have been a $22 decrease? Instead, council decided to maintain backyard pick up and charge a further $20 more per year. So the fee will now be $203 per year, for a plan that initially was to cost $183. And what of the kitchen scraps? That is in limbo until

a composting facility can be sorted out, if ever. Meanwhile it is all likely going to the landfill. Same as before. Then there is the problem with faulty new garbage trucks, and 364 complexes are switching to private garbage pick up. Higher fees are needed to cover the $225,000 shortfall. Who is responsible for that? Has anyone been reprimanded or fired? So we will now be charged about the same amount per year as we were when the garbage was collected every week. Half the service for the same cost. Council must be chuckling with mirth. Roel Hurkens Victoria

Flu vaccine access a luxury for some A couple of weeks ago, I was considering whether to get this year’s flu shot, when contracting the disease made the question moot. It was a ghastly experience that led to a painful throat infection. I learned my lesson and next year I’m getting vaccinated.

Still, I’m one of the lucky ones, as I have access to the flu vaccine. I was very ill, with a possibility of developing pneumonia. I’ve had it before. If flu feels bad, pneumonia is beyond awful, a terrible disease and global killer. Last year alone, pneumonia killed more than 3,000 kids every day. While vaccines exist to prevent pneumonia and other common diseases, the poorest parts of the world don’t have access. The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations is the world’s provider of vaccines in poor countries and is on track to immunize an additional quarter of a billion children by 2015, preventing nearly four million deaths in the process. Canada has long supported GAVI, which is now running out of funding. It’s crucial we step up and pay our fair share. My recent illness showed me how vulnerable we are to disease, and how privileged we are in the West with our easy access to vaccines. I put down my not getting vaccinated at the earliest opportunity to foolishness and

emissions, with most supporting this even if China does not sign. The poll also found majority support for a carbon tax to help combat climate change, especially if that money is used to support renewable energy development. Although B.C. has stepped back from previous leadership on climate change, its carbon tax is one of many examples of local governments doing more than the feds to address climate change. We and our leaders at all political levels – local, national and international – must do everything we can to confront the crisis. As Mr. Sano told delegates in Warsaw, “We cannot sit and stay helpless staring at this international climate stalemate. It is now time to take action. We need an emergency climate pathway.”

Letters to the Editor complacency. But continued funding of GAVI can ensure those who need vaccines have access to them. I doubt they will make the same choice I made. Nathaniel Poole Victoria

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“A lot of that package is things that had to be done regardless. I wouldn’t say it’s a sweet deal, but it’s something we could live with.” – Coun. Dave Hodgins Alistair Bryson said he sees the rationale in providing Esquimalt

with incentives to host the sewage facility, but potential cost increases are concerning. “Obviously as decisions become delayed, it tightens up the timeframe for implementation,” he said. The current timeline calls for construction to begin next summer at McLoughlin Point, while the overall project is scheduled for completion by 2018. The CRD committee responsible for sewage treatment is next scheduled to meet Dec. 11, but will likely meet earlier, Desjardins said. “What’s most important to me is for the residents to have their say and to get the best possible deal for those residents,” she said. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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It was billed as an opportunity to hear the NDP’s view on the state of the Canada Pension Plan. While federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair and Victoria MP Murray Rankin, the party’s critic for national revenue and pensions, spoke to retirement and economic issues, Friday’s panel discussion at the Cook Street Activity Centre had the tone of a campaign stop. At various times Mulcair tossed out the hope of defeating the Conservatives – and the Liberals – in the next election, but he was largely speaking to the converted. His offhand comment about the NDP’s hope to abolish the Senate drew a round of applause, as did his

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Cultural diversity in Greater Victoria will be tackled head on at a special conference in Sidney tomorrow (Nov. 21). Diversity Summit, presented by the InterCultural Association of Greater Victoria and Community Partnership Network, will explore issues like improving diversity within a company to the challenges faced by the roughly 1,400 immigrants who move to the Capital Region each year. Presenters include multiculturalism and anti-racism expert Meharoona Ghani, transformational theatre expert Lina de Guevara, multicultural business expert Lionel Laroche and others. The event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. For more information, visit icavictoria.org. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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life circumstances and a shortage of income. The stories were lowhanging fruit for the well-spoken Mulcair, who argued that the CPP is underfunded because of tax breaks given to big business and the reluctance to increase premiums for businesses that complain they can’t afford them. Josh Steffler, who ran for MLA in 2011 in Esquimalt-Royal Roads, asked the MPs whether they would be willing to forego their MP pensions and strictly collect CPP when they were done. The answer was a roundabout no. While the next federal election isn’t likely to happen until 2015, Rankin sees the NDP as being on a roll. And he likes the fact Mulcair is becoming a familiar face around these parts. “When he was chosen leader, we asked Tom to come out here more often,” said Rankin, who celebrated his first year as MP with the party boss Thursday. “He’s been in the

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hat happens when you walk into a conversation between three intoxicated local performers, known for their entertaining bantering in real life? Find out at Intrepid Theatre’s Stories by the Glass on Nov. 28. The intimate show — only 50 tickets to be sold, is a fundraiser for the annual Victoria Spoken Word Festival, held each March. Artistic director Missie Peters came up with the idea after seeing the three well-known local performers, Ian Case, Dave Morris and David Radford, interact in real life numerous times. “Whenever these guy are together, they are always oneupping each other with their stories,” Peters said. “I then thought, ‘I wanna see these guys on stage.’” There is no script and no direction, other than having to be on stage and drinking an hour before the show starts. Peters wants the audience to feel like they are stepping into the middle of a conversation between three outgoing and comedic chums as they story-tell, laugh and feed off each other’s material. “Stories by the Glass isn’t about watching men get trashed on stage,” Peters said. “It’s about the wonderment that comes out of breaking bread together, stuff you share together over drinks. I’m really interested in the storytelling aspect of it.” After the theatre performance, attendees are invited to come along for the second half of the of the show, an afterparty at Veneto. “I would love to see everybody go over and keep that conversation going,” Peters added. Tickets are $25 and available at the Intrepid Theatre or ticketrocket.org. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The next Spoken Word Festival is March 4-9, 2014 and the theme will be “Inside Story,” with workshops exploring storytelling.

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The colourful domain known as the Marvel Universe is threatened with a singularly crepuscular gloom in Thor: The Dark World. In one of those convoluted plots peculiar to fantasy movies, the “nine realms” (including Earth and Asgard) are due for their once-every-5,000-years convergence. This makes them vulnerable to the dark energy of The Aether, which can destroy the universe by turning it into utter darkness. And, wouldn’t you know, Malekith (Christopher Eccleston), the villain capable of engineering this feat, has just been awakened ... and he’s in a pissy mood. Luckily for us, hammer-hurling Thor (Chris hemsworth) is on the case. Once again he is united with his Earthly ladylove, Jane (Natalie Portman), who – wouldn’t you know it? – just happens to be an astrophysicist with the skills and gear necessary to help gum up the diabolical plans of Malekith and his army of Dark Elves. So Thor defies Odin (Anthony hopkins) and risks banishment to pursue a course that may be the only hope to save our universe. (Which, it must be said, has been needing a lot of saving ever since all these Marvel-ous movies have been clogging up the cineplex.) Although Dark initially staggers from one battle to the next with a lack of imagination, it gradually builds up some of the comedic energy and charm that made the original movie tolerable fun. The returning cast add considerably to the entertainment levels. The CGI work is decent enough to render plausible all sorts of strange battles and alternate worlds. And fans in the audience cheered lustily at the end when a sequel became clearly inevitable. Rating: ★★1/2 (Thor: The Dark World continues at the Odeon, SilverCity, Empire Uni 4, & Westshore).

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stagE Wed. Nov. 20 tHe skin of our teetH - Thorton Wilder’s 1943 Pulitzer-Prize-winning satire tours the ages with a pet dinosaur. Linda Hardy directs the absurdly funny and profound work. Until Nov. 23 at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre. Tickets, $14-22. 250-721-8000. true west - Sam Sheperd’s ssearing black comedy about sibling rivalry kicks off Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre’s season in its new home at the Roxy Theatre (2657 Quadra). Tickets, $26.25-42. 250-385-4462. bluebridgetheatre.ca. Until Dec. 8.

a tender tHing - Imagine a remix of the greatest love story ever told: a Romeo and Juliet where the young lovers grow old together. Ben Power’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece does just that. Tickets, $25 - $40 at 250-385-6815 or tickets. belfry.bc.ca. Heroes - The character study of camaraderie and hope runs nightly at 8pm, except for Sundays and Mondays at Langham Court Theatre until Nov. 30. Tickets, $16-21, at langhamtheatre.ca.

tHurS. Nov. 21 canadian improv games - Check out some of our very best young improvisers for just $5 at Spectrum Community School. 250217-2669.

Farquhar Auditorium at 7pm. Tickets, $42.50-47.50, at 250-721-8480. uvic.ca/ auditorium. soutH pacific in concert Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Symphony join forces for a semistaged production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, South Pacific. Tickets, $40, rmts.bc.ca. Until Nov. 24.

Music Wed. Nov. 20 JoHnny reid - Three-time Juno-Award winning crooner has “A Christmas Gift for You” at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre. Doors at 6:30pm. Tickets, $42.50-85.50 at selectyourtickets.com.

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tHe collected works of Billy tHe kid - The most notorious and mythical ghost from the American Midwest frontier is brought to life through the words of Michael Ondaatje at Theatre Inconnu (1923 Fernwood). Tickets, $14/9 at ticketrocket.org. Until Dec. 14.

pallade musica: terreno e vago - The works of Castello, Stradella, Marini and Scarlatt take centre stage during the selection which won the Grand Prize, 2012 Early Music America Baroque Performance Competition. 8pm at Alix Goolden (907 Pandora). Tickets, $27, rmts.bc.ca.

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the 10th Anniversary of Victoria BC Ska Society. 7:30pm, Club 9One9 (919 Douglas). Saturday show is SOLD OUT. Tickets, $35-45, ticketweb.ca. victoriaskafest.ca. twin forks - Former frontman of Dashboard Confessional, Chris Carrabba offers a night of folk rock with Twin Forks. With guests The Treasures at Club 9ONE9 (919 Douglas). Tickets, $15.50, ticketweb. ca.

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Continuing its Christmastime tradition, Country Grocer is getting on board with Help Fill a Dream, selling trees, dream bouquets and paper shirts to raise funds to help fulfill the wishes of children facing life-threatening health conditions. For every one of those items sold between Nov. 17 and Dec. 14, a portion of the sale will be passed along to the charitable organization. The Help Fill a Dream foundation fulfills dreams, improves quality of life and assists families with care and financial support. For more information, drop by any Country Grocer store or visit helpfilladream.com or call 250-382-3135.

Downtown bistro switches format Opened as the Black Hat by Bistro 28 in 2011, the rebranded north FORTY-EIGHT at 1005 Langley St. is chefowner Sam Chalmers’ bid to shake things up again in the competitive restaurant market in downtown Victoria. Along with a new interior design officially launched last Friday, a new menu features something Chalmers calls “modern diner cuisine” – diner-style items given refined flavour and prepared

Scott and Susan Tanner, owner of the Merry Maids franchise serving Greater Victoria, including the West Shore and Saanich Peninsula, accepted

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Rams one win away from playing for third straight B.C. championship Travis Paterson News staff

Like all eight teams that faced the Mount Douglas football squad this season, the St. Thomas More Knights couldn’t stop the Rams.. The Rams won the quarterfinal playoff match over the Knights 56-24 at Westhills Stadium on Friday. It puts Mount Doug into the semifinals against the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers at UBC on Saturday with a 5 p.m. kickoff. The Knights’ 24 points was the most scored on the Rams this season. Of course, giving up 24 points is a non-issue when you routinely crack 50 points. Still, the Panthers will be a challenge, but are the underdog against the Rams, who are in a hunt for their third straight AAA B.C. championship, said Rams coach Mark Townsend.

In particular, the Rams will need to contain the Panthers star running back Jamel Lyles, who has 21 of the team’s 27 rushing touchdowns. “Lyles is a special player who has shown he can dominate the game. He runs the football with great speed and power, has excellent hands catching the ball too,” Townsend said. “We will not be able to completely contain Jamel but our focus will be to limit his big plays.” Perhaps Lyles does dominate the game, or perhaps it becomes a game of anything you can do, I can do better, when it comes to Rams star Marcus Davis. Against the Knights, Davis rushed for 217 yards and four touchdowns, one which was 65 yards, and caught a 65-yard TD pass. Seye Farinu rushed for 145 yards and two TD’s of his own. “The Panthers are an attack-

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Mt. Doug Ram Alec Wong intercepts a pass thrown for St. Thomas More Knight Shane Noel at Westhills on Friday. ing type defence and we will continue to work on our (offence’s) blitz pick-up this week,” Townsend said. The Panthers beat Van College 34-29 to get to the semis.

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Oak Bay Barber Noah Harris spikes against Claremont during AAA Islands pool play at Oak Bay High on Friday.

The Oak Bay Barbers are the latest winners in the ongoing season series against the Belmont Bulldogs. The host Barbers bested the Bulldogs in straight sets on Saturday night to win the Island senior boys AAA volleyball championship final 26-24, 26-24, 25-22. It was the third meeting between the teams in recent weeks as the Barbers beat the Bulldogs at the Lower Island championships and the Bulldogs won the Judy Bourne city crossover championships. “We have to play at a near

perfection level, mistake free, to beat (Belmont). They’re older, and bigger physically,” said Barbers coach Allan Carmichael. The Reynolds Roadrunners defeated Dover Bay in four sets for third place. Those two teams join Oak Bay and Belmont at the AAA provincial championships in Kelowna, Nov. 27 to 30. The Barbers and Bulldogs are in the same power pool for provincials. The Belmont Bulldogs senior women finished second as hosts of the AAAA Islands and join Oak Bay in a six-team wild card tournament for the final two berths at provincials. More online at vicnews.com.

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defensive effort during the Islands, and the season, by the back line of Andrew Belleville, Owen Sieffert, Adam Jack Longo is the older half Eardley, Andre Earthy-Find of the Oak Bay Bays dynamic (a Grade 9 call-up) and goalie scoring duo. He scored four Felix Lambrecht. goals in four games to help “Last year we were 15th the Bays win the senior boys at provincials so we’ve got Island soccer championship a lot to improve on,” Longo earlier this month. And yet said. “The first game is key, the Grade 12 striker has no getting it out of the way will problem deferring to his help, and winning Islands Grade 10 counterpart, Chargives us a better draw than lie Miller. last year.” The two combined for 10 By winning the Island goals as the Bays won the championships, the Bays are Island championships and the top seed in their round they’re eager to strike again at the AAA provincials in Travis Paterson/News staff robin pool and will face Burnaby this week, Nov. 21 Striker Jack Longo during training at Prince George, Tamanawis and Lord Byng. to 23. Carnarvon Park. Oak Bay Bays senior call“(Miller’s) probably the ups Miller and Earthy-Find against Reynolds. best player on the Island,” “Miller’s so good it’s really fun also won the Islands with the Longo said at training. “He’s only Bays junior boys team this seain Grade 10 but he won’t have to play with him,” Longo said. Longo usually sets the play up son, making it a sweep. any problem keeping up his play “It’s school pride that we won with midfielders so Miller can at provincials.” both junior and senior,” Longo The two have a knack for play- run onto the ball. “They are a very good part- said. “I’ve watched a few junior ing off each other. Miller scored hat tricks against Cowichan and nership duo with great chem- Bays games and they’re really Stelly’s at the Island champion- istry,” said Bays co-coach Rich strong. This team could win ships, while Longo scored once Fast. “They work hard and are Islands again for a couple more years.” in the Bays’ win over Claremont excellent finishers.” sports@vicnews.com Fast is quick to credit the great and once in the Island final

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Wrestler sees light, turns heel Pro wrestling gets new life at Velox Travis Paterson News staff

Lak Siddartha is making new enemies despite following the light. The pro wrestler still carries the past of his underworld persona. But when he enters the ring inside Velox Rugby Club on Friday (Nov. 22), he will no longer be the once-proud representative of Saanich. “Siddartha has followed a wayward path under the leadership of rogue manager Father Juan. It will be hard for fans to cheer for him,” said B.J. Laredo, current holder of the Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling championship belt. Siddartha won a VIPW battle royale in Port Alberni in Septem-

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B.J. Laredo looks to defend the VIPW title against Lak Siddartha at Velox Rugby Club on Friday. ber which should have given him the right to fight Laredo at the VIPW Duncan event in October. When Siddartha didn’t get the chance for a scheduled bout, he attacked Laredo from the side-

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The Nominations and Election Committee is seeking Vancity members to fill three director positions in the 2014 election. Each position is for a three-year term, commencing after the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Prospective candidates are strongly advised to attend an information session which will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver. Please contact the Governance Department by no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 to register for this session. Prospective candidates are required to submit confirmation of their intention to run by no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter. Specific details about running for election can be found in the Candidates’ Package posted on our website, vancity.com. If you require a hard copy of this information, please contact the Governance Department at 604.877.7595.

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VEHICLES WANTED

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

VOLUNTEERS CANADIAN DIABETES Association seeks a volunteer engagement person to assist staff with recruiting and training volunteers. Ambassadors to the business community also sought to increase support for the organization. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. THE DIDI Society seeks UVic students with interest in fair trade and social justice for campus committee to promote handicrafts by women in Guatemala and India. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

MEDICAL HEALTH VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 Free all for $99 including Free Shipping. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PERSONAL SERVICES

DOG CRATE, Pet Cargo model 600. Dog height 23” max. used 1x. $90. (250)658-3859.

MIND BODY & SPIRIT INTERLUDE MASSAGE: They are back at school!! Treat yourself to therapeutic, relaxing, massage now! In practice since 2000, offering Kripalu Bodywork, Acupressure, Hot Stone, Chair massage. Reiki Master. Contact Andrea at 250-514-6223 or online www.andreakober.com

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BURIAL PLOTS

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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.

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

SPACIOUS 742 sq.ft CONDO in the Wave, 705-845 Yates St. Great investment close to all amenities downtown Victoria. (250)380-6934.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

HOUSES FOR SALE

2011 PEGASUS 4W Scooter. Excellent condition. $1900. Ask for Warren, 250-2084392.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 LARGE containers, bamboo, 12’ high. $100. firm each item. Call (250)656-5824. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.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.

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WASHER/DRYER Frigidaire white, 8 cycle HD, $550. (778)351-3349. WOLFERMANS’ TREAT Your Friends and Family! Wolferman’s English Muffins! Perfect Holiday Assortment, Variety of Sweet & Savory Muffins $29.95 – Use Code “Favorite” Free Shipping! 1800-999-1910 Or www. Wolfermans.com/go/bb016

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COLWOOD: 2-BDRM suite in 4 plex. On Ledsham Road. $1025. inclds hydro & water. 250-857-9122, 250-748-6574. SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Available now (250)656-4003.

QUALITY HOMES in quiet, historic Ladysmith in a 55+ community. Homes from $119,700. 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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

SAXE POINT- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, brand new executive home w/ocean view & high end finishes. $2350 inclusive. Pets considered. (250)686-1513.

BOATS 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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AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

TILLICUM- 2 bdrm, 1 bath. F/S. N/S. Avail Dec 1. $1000. (250)479-4779.

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55 BENTLY 4 door in white, 6 automatic with a/c, lhd. ex California car. Needs paint and bodywork. Sacrifice price only $14,000. Call (289)2967411. BRITISH CLASSIC bargains. 69 Royals Royce silver shuttle. Rust free. Excellent throughout, low mileage. Right hand drive. Ideal for Hong Kong buyers. Only $8,500 firm and fair. Call (289)296-7411.

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

SUITES, LOWER LANGFORD: 2-BDRM, in suite laundry, parking, lots of closets. NS/NP. $1100 heat & lights incld. (250)686-4445. LANGFORD (Mill Hill)- large, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, on bus route, parking NS/NP. Refs. $950 inclusive. (250)478-5261

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY 3-BDRM, 2.5 bath. 5 appl’s, gas F/P, garage, sunroom. NS/NP. $1600. + utils. Avail Nov. 15. (250)656-7456. SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700/mo. Avail Now. Call 250-217-4060.

JAMES BAY- bright, immaculate condo 55+ building with services. 250-652-9725.

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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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SIDNEY 3 bdrm 2 bath rec room close to schools, bus, shopping. $1500. Dean 778351-2244

To view call 250-380-8133

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

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

4-BDRM HOUSE, near Commonwealth Pool. N/S, N/P. $1900 + utils. (250)920-6282 or (250)361-1569.

WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Above grnd, large 2bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo + 1/2 utils. Possibly sm boat moorage +. NP/NS. (250)656-5999.

Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

MARIGOLDcozy 1 bdrm, woodstove. shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

GRANT MANOR

TRIDEM WATER truck and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Preemissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328.

2011 FORD RANGER Sport. 4WD, 6 cyl. 25,000 km. $20,000. (778)351-0852.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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.

LANGFORD: 3-BDRM + den. 2 bath, double car garage, huge deck, quiet street, 5 mins to all amens. N/S. $1900/mo + utils. (Immed). 250-686-4445.

NEW RUBBERMAID 6-piece microwave set, 1qt & 3 qt size $15. Call (250)383-5390.

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

AUTO FINANCING

SAANICH: 55+ furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1200. utils incld 250-479-5437 SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. Reduced price, $460,000. Call 250-477-4600.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

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

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.

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1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $6,000 obo. Call: 250-479-0441 or email: havoc@telus.net

LEGAL SERVICES

2 ADULT interment spaces at Hatley Memorial Gardens. Lots 215 & 216 in Colwood G. $4900. 1(520)825-1773.

PIANO TUNING by Stacey Benn Certified Piano Technician Serving the Victoria BC area. Tuning, Repairs, Regulation, Voicing and Refurbishment. 250-580-TUNE (8863)

2008 OR newer automatic, low mileage Cooper or Cooper Clubman wanted. Private buyer will take over payments or buy outright. 250-474-3667, leave message.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

THE WEST Coast Men’s Support Society based in Duncan seeks a Victoria representative for its programs which include support of fathers, communication skills, one-to-one counseling. Requires organizing and computer skills. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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14’ FIBERGLASS boat with 50 HP Suzuki, 4 stroke, used only for 13 hours. $6,000 obo. Call (250)652-1725. 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.

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

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

(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. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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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.

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KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall clean-up, hedge & tree pruning, weed & moss repair on lawns, blackberry/ ivy removal, gutter repair/cleaning.

CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364. STELLAR CLEANING Services. Carpet/ Window/ Gutter Cleaning. Call (250)294-5422.

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.

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca FALL CLEANUP special: $18/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. PREPARE YOUR Lawn & garden for fall & winter. Glenwood Gardenworks. 250-474-4373.

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

BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. HANDYMAN- Light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, stain fabric/floor removal, electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $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. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 AUTUMN CLEANUP. Raking, pruning, weeding, composting. Call (250)383-5144 ext 1022.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886

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ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

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

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SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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Yogathon, art auction support African therapy project A three-hour yogathon and silent auction will be held Nov. 23 to raise money for a creative charity project in Africa. Heal Outside the Lines is a fundraiser to purchase and ship art supplies in conjunction with

COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Holocaust remembered Helen Waldstein’s family barely escaped Czechoslovakia in 1939 as the Nazi grip tightened on Europe. Her family received heartbreaking letters from friends and relatives throughout the war while safe on a southern Ontario farm, but it wasn’t until Waldstein re-read the letters as an adult that she realized their significance. Those stories will be recounted from her latest book, Letters from the Lost, on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at Congregation Emanu-El synagogue, 1461 Blanshard St. Admission is by donation. To read the first chapter of Waldstein’s book, visit lettersfromthelost.com.

Girls in Science seeks volunteers The Victoria chapter of the Canadian Association of Girls in Science (CAGIS) is looking for two volunteer co-ordinators. CAGIS is a club for girls aged 7-16 who like to explore the fun side of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Members meet monthly from September to May for one to two hours after school or on weekends to explore these topics in a hands-on way led by women and men specializing in different fields. The roles of the co-ordinators are to help lead the team of volunteers to organize and attend monthly events. For more info on CAGIS, please go online to cagis.ca. If you are interested or have any questions, email: cagis@uwo.ca.

the work of Breathe Worldwide’s Mami Wata Project. That initiative provides materials and art therapy to children in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo who have been abused as child soldiers,

sex slaves and orphans. Benjamin Swatez, the California man behind the Mami Wata Project, will be among several artists on site creating works to be auctioned off for the charity. Other silent auction items will include

materials and certificates related to the healing arts and live African drumming will be performed. Tickets are $20 at the door, which opens at 5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 1315 Douglas St. The yoga runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Eastern European, Gypsy, Jazz & Classic Rock melodies ❚ Joy of Life Choir ❚ BC Fiddle Orchestra ❚ Daniel Lapp ❚ The Balkan Babes ❚ The Swingin’ Shepherds Featuring Danuel Tate, Rick May, Matt Pease, Dave Flello, Nick LaRiviere

THE LIGHTS COME ON AT 5! Santa arrives on an Oak Bay Fire Truck! Photos in Athlone Travel following the Light Up.

Festive Events Continue... DECEMBER 5 ART ON THE AVENUE GALLERY WALK & LATE NIGHT SHOPPING ❚ Art galleries & shops host receptions & special events 6 - 8 PM ❚ Roasted chestnuts & a special tasting event at Ottavio Italian Bakery THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS IN DECEMBER LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN OAK BAY VILLAGE ❚ Visit stores between 5 & 8 PM and enter to win a Christmas stocking! DECEMBER 7 OAK BAY VILLAGE WELCOMES THE IEOA TRUCK LIGHT CONVOY ❚ Music, Food from 5 PM, Front of the Oak Bay Municipal Hall (2167 Oak Bay Avenue) ❚ Bring a donation for the Mustard Seed Food Bank!

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