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Vic High students and alumni honour iconic school Story by Daniel Palmer Keith McCallion retrieves a master key from his pocket, his breath quick from the four-storey climb towards Victoria High’s attic. Beyond the door, a century of graffitied graduate names cover plywood and brick walls once used as a firing range for student cadets. “The rite of passage is the grads get to come up here and sign their names,” says McCallion, a former Vic High principal and enthusiastic board member of its alumni association. “You can actually go and pick out bullets from the walls down at the far end of the room.” Vic High’s 138-year history makes it the oldest public high school west of Winnipeg and north of San Francisco, according to the school’s archivists. Its expansive Fernwood building wasn’t completed until April 1914 after its previous three schools burned down,

the multi-tonne steel support beams and tens of thousands of bricks exhaustively transported by horses, carts and pioneering builders. Vic High’s students, teachers and thousands of alumni will officially celebrate the centennial of their enduring building next month, May 16 to 19. The school’s centennial in 1976 attracted more than 10,000 people, while its 125th anniversary brought nearly 3,000 alumni back through the school halls, says Vic High principal Randi Falls. “I think we honour their memory, and as a result, they honour us,” says Falls, who began her teaching career at the school in 1986 and returned four years ago to take the helm. “I tease the kids sometimes, I talk about the spirits. … There’s just something about the building. People come back and

it looks exactly the same.” PLEASE SEE: Vic High celebrates, Page A5

Above: The 1901 Vic High women’s field hockey team poses with their newly won B.C. Championship trophies and banners. Left: An unknown Vic High student crosses the finish line during a sunny day in 1948. Vic High’s students, teachers and thousands of alumni will officially celebrate the centennial of their current building next month, May 16 to 19. Courtesy Vic High Archives

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Father, daughter reunite at last Twelve-year-old Sadé Ashby’s dream of seeing her father in person came true last week

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Roadside check nets drugs, illegal driver A road check by Victoria police officers netted an arrest for heroin and cocaine possession and a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition. Around 1:45 a.m. on Monday, VicPD officers pulled over a white Jeep at Esquimalt and Harbour roads. Officers quickly noticed the driver had a crack pipe in the car, and in a subsequent search found heroin and both powder and crack cocaine. The driver also had an indefinite license prohibition and was not legally allowed to drive. He was served with an immediate roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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After four long years, Sadé Ashby, 12, was reunited with her father last week thanks to the Help Fill A Dream Foundation. Sadé, who underwent a liver transplant at age two after developing a rare tumour, hadn’t seen her father since she was eight. Her father, Adrian, was forced to move back to the Barba“Best day ever, dos in 2010 compliI’m so happy and after cations with excited I want immigration. “Best day to jump up and ever, I’m so down.” happy and excited I – Sadé Ashby want to jump up and down,” said Sadé after the reunion at the arrivals terminal at the Victoria International Airport on Thursday. Diane Wilde, Sadé’s mother, said the day was one they’d been dreaming about for a long time. “We had been praying for this moment for so long,” said Wilde, choking back tears. The reunion was made possible by the Help Fill A Dream Foundation which helps children with life-threatening conditions from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands fulfil dreams as well as improve quality of life for the children and their families. “We were first introduced to Sadé nearly 16 months ago and her story really touched us,” said the foundation’s executive director Craig Smith, adding that many dreams consist of trips to Disneyland or Disneyworld. “Dreams come in all shapes and sizes, and it’s been really neat to help fill this particular dream which was a little differ-

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Twelve year-old Sadé Ashby, her father Adrian and her mother Diane Wilde reunited at the Victoria International Airport last week. Sadé had not seen her father in four years but the Help Fill a Dream Foundation assisted the family in reuniting. Devon MacKenzie/News staff

ent,” said Smith. Last year, the foundation filled a record 80 wishes for children, many of them critically ill. Since 1986, the organization has fulfilled more 2,000 dreams. “It’s an incredible feeling to help these families and it’s very inspirational to have met so many children and families

who can teach you so much about the value of life,” Smith said. Overall, Sadé’s health is good, but she still occasionally suffers from debilitating migraines and asthma and has a weakened immune system. Adrian, who has kept in touch with his family over Skype and email since his departure four

years ago, will visit his family for six months and hopes to get any remaining issues with his immigration process figured out while he’s here. He was overwhelmed and overjoyed after being reunited with his family. “I’m at a loss for words,” he said. editor@vicnews.com

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A Victoria family woke to a fright early Saturday morning when they discovered a would-be burglar in their home. VicPD officers were called around 5 a.m. to the 2700block of Scott St. for a report of a break and enter. The home owner reported that one of the members of the family had spotted a suspect inside the house, which scared off the suspect. A K9 unit was unable to locate the suspect, who is described as a Caucasian man, approximately six feet tall, wearing a hat, dark vest and blue jeans at the time. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call VicPD’s non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Tell us your story The Victoria News is always on the lookout for community news. If you have a story you’d like to share email us at: editor@vicnews.com.

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The school’s extensive archives were first organized in the run-up to Vic High’s 100th anniversary in 1976. Its catalogue now includes thousands of photographs, team jerseys, instruments and yearbooks to breathe new life into the past. “There were things all over the school, in the basement and attic,” says Debbie Blackie, volunteer archivist and 1967 alumnus. “A teacher, Faith Reimer, was assigned to start pulling all those things together and that’s where the archives started.” The school’s deep connection to the First and Second World Wars is a proud thread recognized by two plaques commemorating Vic High students who fought and lost their lives on the battlefield. “Those memorials are something unique to a high school, I’ve never seen it anywhere else,” McCallion says. Beyond the memorials is the school’s original auditorium, its 856 wooden seats still intact or refurbished thanks to $35,000 in donations from alumni. Near the school’s east entrance, an immaculate steam heater – “It still functions,” says McCallion – glistens in a glass encasement after being restored by another alumnus. Over the years, student population has ebbed and flowed from up to 1,200 in the 1960s (when the Fairy Technical building still existed on the school grounds) down to 600 in the early 1980s. “We’re now at a very solid 800 or so, and for me, that’s OK. I get to know my learners and my staff,” Falls says.

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Vic High principal Randi Falls, right, with former principal and and Vic High Alumni Association board member Keith McCallion in front of Vic High. The school’s visual and performing arts training has been a flourishing success since inception. Students in music, dance and drama regularly make international trips to showcase their talents at European and U.S. competitions. Trades training is another strength of the school, which includes an auto body shop, metal fabrication, woodworking and even a hair salon to introduce students to hands-on training early. “Nobody else has a spray booth for painting cars,” Falls says. “What we’ve said is, ‘how can we best serve our students to provide something comprehensive and rich,’ and that’s what happens at Vic High.” Famous former students include Emily Carr, who left after Grade 11 to attend art school in San Francisco; B.C. premiers Byron Ingemar “Boss” Johnson and Simon Fraser

Tolmie; and former federal environment minister David Anderson, to name a few. The Vic High Alumni Association is organizing a fundraising dinner (May 15 at CFB Esquimalt’s wardroom) to celebrate the accomplishments of alumni. This year’s recipients include Jim Taylor, a wellknown humourist and sports writer; Richard Hunt, acclaimed aboriginal artist and Order of Canada recipient; Jessica Monroe-Gonin, Olympic gold and silver medallist for rowing; and Maria Tippett, a leading Canadian cultural historian and author. “We’re probably the most active high school alumni association in the country,” McCallion says. “There’s just this affinity in the school where grads just love Victoria High School. I can’t explain it any other way.” For more information, visit vichigh.sd61.bc.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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People ‘n Places newspaper executive Mark Warner. … If you think our traffic rolls to a complete crawl during your daily commute, you may want to take to Rick Daykin, Esquimalt’s manager of parks and facilities services. He’s a pretty happy guy these days after moving here 18 months ago from the Lower Mainland. One of the best things? It only takes him 10 minutes to get home from work. While in Abbotsford it was at least a 45 minute commute to his home in White Rock. ... Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca

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Political misconduct It’s not just about Nigerian inheritance schemes, or people stealing credit cards or financial information. Questionable activities touch each and every taxpayer whose hard-earned dollars are siphoned by politicians for unjustified “expenses.” If we have learned anything from last year’s Senate expense scandals, and the recent revelations concerning former Alberta premier Alison Redford’s travel expenses, it’s that this is a problem that crosses all party lines and involves all political stripes. A recent example being publication of details of the vacation expenses billed for NDP MLA Jenny Kwan’s family to the Portland Hotel Society, a not-for-profit organization already under fire for its expenses record. Kwan’s subsequent repayment of the sum was a reason for rejoicing on the right. That jubilation has been tempered somewhat by the revelation, also this month, of travel expenses billed by B.C. legislature Speaker Linda Reid, a B.C. Liberal MLA, for her husband – so that he could join her on a trip to South Africa. In addition to issuing a public apology, Reid has also repaid the sum in total. Whatever the mitigating circumstances of each case, neither inspires confidence in our system. Abusing public trust and dipping into public funds is, or should be, indefensible, no matter the spluttering rants of entrenched ideologues on the left or the right, who will always claim that whatever the other party did is worse. Yet oddly, when it comes to political impropriety, our society long ago suspended any notion of justice or punishment that automatically applies to scammers in any other walk of life. With politicians going on to reap the rewards of generous pensions, lucrative posts and valuable consultancies, it’s no wonder so many average Canadians shrug their shoulders and walk in the other direction when urged to exercise their democratic rights. 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.

Digital wave is just beginning their own files at home, book Have you got one of the new B.C. medical appointments and even driver’s licences yet? renew prescriptions, which is where By now most drivers have the the efficiency comes one with the unsmiling in. In-person visits for black and white mug routine prescription shot, to conform to renewals are a cash passport standards so it cow for today’s doctors, could be used for border generating guaranteed identification with the billings but often little or magnetic swipe strip on no health benefit. the back. Most people will still About one million of think of it as a driver’s us now have the newest licence, but it’s intended version, with a credit-card style digital chip that Tom Fletcher as an all-purpose government ID. If you proves your residence and B.C. Views don’t drive, you are eligibility for our famously spared the $75 licence “free” medical care. renewal fee, and within a couple of The motor vehicle office started years the cards will start providing issuing them about a year ago, online access to a wide range of as five-year licences expire. They government services. replace the old “Care Card” that Andrew Wilkinson, minister of has no expiry date. Over the years technology, innovation and citizens’ there were more than nine million services, says a public consultation Care Cards issued, twice the has shown most people are population of B.C., as people held onto their access to our defenseless, comfortable using a system they already trust for their banking. overworked medical system from By the end of 2015, Wilkinson wherever they moved to. says about two million people will Positive identification is only have the new cards, roughly half the start for this card. Each will of B.C.’s population. Application be assigned a password that gives forms converted to online access access to online medical records, will include student loans, birth, so when patients show up at an ER, death and marriage certificates, their eligibility is confirmed and any voter registration and even criminal previous conditions or medications record checks. are accurately matched. (Note that All this will be costly to set medical information is not stored on up, but the savings from having the card, just an access code that customers do their own data entry goes with the password.) are well known, as any banker or Patients will be able to call up

supermarket owner can tell you. “You can understand that if you’re in the vital statistics office and this can all be done from places like Telegraph Creek and Horsefly remotely, that actually saves them a lot of money,” Wilkinson said. “There will be conversion of existing services where you have to go into an office and wait around and fill out forms. Those will be converted to online services.” It also means a decline in the number of government office jobs, and the potential for further outsourcing of services, as we have seen with Medical Services Plan administration and the back-office functions of BC Hydro. Some older readers won’t be thrilled to hear about this. They don’t want a “smart phone,” just a phone. But they will also see their great-grandchildren becoming adept with tablet computers before they can even speak. Seniors will get the hang of it pretty quickly, and their lives will become easier. • A correction to last week’s column on the Agricultural Land Commission. I erroneously said regional panel members were appointed from outside the region. They are local residents, and the new legislation formalizes a cabinet appointment process for them. ••• Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

‘By the end of 2015 about two million people will have the new cards.’

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LETTERS ‘Free comment’ in murky depths Twice in the past two weeks I have been highly confused and deeply offended by the content of your Editorial and Viewpoint pages. On March 19, you published Tom Fletcher’s statement “nuke the whales for Jesus” as part of his B.C. Views column criticizing all “environmentalists.” Other than insulting Christians as well, what purpose does his “joke” serve? Would you as editor or Mr. Fletcher himself please explain what he means? Much worse than that “joke” is the cruel editorial cartoon by Ingrid Rice published on March 28. The cartoon depicts the head of Vancouver MLA Jenny Kwan mounted on the wall of a middle-aged newspaper reader. This man represents the “90 per cent of British Columbians” who the cartoonist claims “can get behind” a truly hideous policy proposal. Could you tell your readers where to find more details about this poll of the “irate”unforgiving” public? In light of these recent offerings in our community newspaper, please inform your readers as to the depths of ridicule, hyperbole, bad taste and horror to which the Victoria News may sink in the future? At present it seems that your concepts of fair comment and free speech go to murky depths indeed. Frank Trice Victoria

Chamber’s facts challenged Re: Esquimalt efforts applauded – now it’s time to move forward (Letters, April 2) I must counter Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce on a number of points. First, he says they conducted an investigation on sewage treatment. Yet a search of the website going back over a year and using the keyword sewage finds only the

self-serving recent letter to the Victoria News. Was it a secret investigation? Where are the results? Or did he just sit down over a single malt with the Capital Regional District chair? Second, of the people from all over the region who spoke, 99 per cent opposed the plant. He fails to mention this. He also fails to mention that current practice meets environmental regulations and will do so for many years to come. Thousands of fine salmon are caught near the outfall. I know because I fish there. The site is too small, and vulnerable to earthquake and tsunami; the treatment is outmoded, may produce superbugs, as have others of its type, and does nothing

to reduce metals and drugs entering the water. It requires many kilometres of new pipe to Hartland where they have no idea what to do with the effluent. An eight-inch pipe will take effluent to the dump and a 10-inch pipe will return to the plant. Figure that out. Victoria taxpayers will be on the hook for cost overruns on this boondoggle, for possibly $500 to $700 per household per year in perpetuity. It will ruin the cruise ship industry as they’ll dock a boatlength and downwind from the this huge monstrosity at our harbour entrance. It will change us from the best small city to the only city with a sewage plant as its first and last impression to visitors. The whole idea stinks. Ian Wade

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imax film festival march - Six films, four weeks, one giant screen at the Royal B.C. Museum. Passes, $36, imaxvictoria.com. Until April 17.

Ailey’s dancers – hailed as America’s cultural ambassadors to the world – present an exceptional mixed program of contemporary favourites and spirit-lifting classics such as Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations. Tickets, from $52, at rmts.bc.ca. Until April 9.

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sherlock holmes and the case of the sussex vampire Craigdarroch Castles once again sets the scene for Giggling Iguana’s latest production, adapted from one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Holmes stories. Holmes and Watson are drawn into the enigmatic situation of a Sussex tea merchant whose wife inexplicably displays a disturbing blood lust, putting her newborn son at risk. Tickets, $23/28 at thecastle.ca. Until April 12.

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litartcity - Victoria’s poet laureate, Janet Rogers, and the Victoria Read Society present an evening of poetry, percussion and dance to benefit the Victoria Read Society’s reading assistance program. Tickets, $20, ticketrocket.org.

music Thurs. April 10 maureen Washington & Quinn Bachand - Maureen Washington Quartet featuring Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith and Damian Graham teams up with Quinn Bachand for the Oak Bay Upstairs Lounge Live Music Series. Doors at 6:30pm. Tickets, $10 on sale at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 250-595-7946.

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MLA Maurine Karagianis has challenged Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall to a friendly wager on the outcome of the tournament. “Whichever of our teams wins, the losing MLA, with the Speaker’s approval, will sport the opposing team’s jersey in the legislature and do a two-minute statement admitting defeat and praising the winning team,” Karagianis said in the B.C. legislature last week. “I accept the bet gladly,” Mungall responded. “The Nelson Leafs aren’t just great hosts, they are also an exceptional Junior B Team, and I am confident in the outcome.” It’s possible that neither team will win, and either the Beaver Valley Nitehawks or the Aldergrove Kodiaks will go home with the championship crown. “Not going to happen,” said Karagianis. “Not a chance,” added Mungall. editor@vicnews.com

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Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club members will demonstrate the sports of lawn bowling, croquet and bocce at an open house Saturday (April 12). “Everyone is welcome to drop by and try their hand at any of these sports,” said club games chair Lorne Carnes. “Age or experience is no barrier. We want everyone to come out and give it a try.” The lawn bowling club, located in Cridge Park, has been a mainstay of downtown Victoria since 1923, but over the last few years has added croquet and and bocce to the mix. “This club is evolving,” Carnes said. “We’re offering programs that will appeal to a wider segment of our population and make better use of our greens. We look at ourselves as a downtown recreation centre.” The open house will see demonstrations and instruction of all three sports. The lawn bowling season starts May 1 and runs to the end of September. Bowling lessons are offered every Wednesday. There are daily draws at 1 p.m. throughout the season. Club tournaments are open to everyone. Members are encouraged to participate in yearround croquet and bocce programs or join the choir. Darts and cards are organized in the off season. “We’re very keen to welcome new members from the neighborhood,” said Carnes. The open house runs from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, please go online to downtownlawnbowling.ca. klaird@blackpress.ca

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Beacon Community Services, along with The Heart and Stroke Foundation were at the Pacific Cup Oldtimers Hockey Tournament on Jan. 19th at Pearkes Arena. Together they were raising blood pressure awareness by offering free blood pressure checks. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for Takeis the Pressure Down, joint It initiative of of stroke and a major factor for heart adisease. affects 20% Hockey players Chris Bailey and Brendan McGivney Leah Ruscheinsky of Victoria. Beacon Community Services the Heart Canadians and 42% who have it, don’tand know they haveand it from Fort Colins, Colorado. Over time Foundation, high blood pressure damage bloodHotel’s vessel Stroke was atcanthe Empress walls causing scarring that promotes the build-up of fatty Employee Wellness Faireventually on Marchblock 28th.arteries. It also plaque, which can narrow and invited to complete a blood risk strains Employees the heart andwere eventually weakens it. Very high pressure can cause blood the brain to bursttaken resulting assessment, have vessels their in blood pressure in a stroke. With proper diagnosis and treatment of high learnyouabout health. Take bloodand pressure, can cutheart your risk of stroke by up tothe 40% Pressure and heart attackDown by up tooffers 25%. workplace clinics free High blood pressure often has no in symptoms, so have of charge to all employers the CRD. If you yours checked at least once every two years by a healthcare would like to organize a clinic for your place of professional. Eat a balanced diet, be physically active and employment, please 250 217 8585 or smoke-free, and reduce yourcall salt us andatalcohol intake to help loweremail your blood pressure. Maintain a healthy weight, even takethepressuredown@gmail.com. For a a Lada Hermann, a volunteer with Take the Pressure Down, discusses blood pressure with Nitasha Dhaul, modest reduction in weight, as little as 10%, can dramatically a Room Attendant with the Fairmont Empress Hotel. schedule of our regular clinics held at many public decrease your chances of having a stroke or heart attack. throughout Greater Victoria, please visit Pam Stonehouse has her blood pressure read Rudy Blake enjoyed pumping the plastic heart in the Forlocations more information visit: http://takethepressuredown.ca

our website at www.takethepressuredown.ca High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and is a major factor for heart disease. It aff ects 20% of Canadians and 42% who have it, don’t know they have it. Over time high blood pressure can damage blood vessel walls causing scarring that promotes the build-up of fatty plaque, which can narrow and eventually block arteries. It also strains the heart and eventually weakens it. Very high blood pressure can cause blood vessels in the brain to burst resulting in a stroke. With proper diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, you can cut your risk of stroke by up to 40% and heart attack by up to 25%. High blood pressure oft en has no symptoms, so have yours checked at least once every two years by a healthcare professional. Eat a balanced diet, be physically active and smoke-free, and reduce your salt and alcohol intake to help lower your blood pressure. Maintain a healthy weight, even a modest reduction in weight, as little as 10%, can dramatically decrease your chances of having a stroke or heart attack.

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LEGAL SERVICES 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. CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

INGLIS 2 door fridge in white with ice and water dispenser. Like new. $500. Mans leather jacket, like new, size 38. $50. Call (250)744-1756.

UNDER $200 CHILDREN’S DANCE costumes, Quality dress up costumes, fancy Halloween costumes. Many sizes starting at $20. (250)595-6443, lv msg.

HELP WANTED

Production Assistant Real Estate Victoria has an immediate opening for a Production Assistant, reporting to the Operations Manager. This entry-level position involves ad entry and proof reading. Qualiﬁed applicants have strong organizational skills, the ability to be focused, work well in deadline driven environment, have excellent attention to detail and accurately type at least 80 words per minute. Comfortable in a Windows environment you will be familiar with Word as well as email and web browsing software. You must also be quick to learn an industry speciﬁc software package. Experience in print media and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required. Candidates must be willing to work days Monday to Wednesday, totaling approximately 20 hours a week. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. To apply, please send your resume to: Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 or email lsmyth@blackpress.ca with “Production Assistant” in the subject line. Deadline to apply is April 9, 2014 www.blackpress.ca

HELP WANTED

CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath Bare-Land Strata patio home on Golf Course. Gated adult comm. with min. maint. Small pet ok. New price $343,800. W/C acc. Call (250)286-1719.

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

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. Or online: www.pioneersteel.ca 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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160

NANAIMO: 1450SQ.FT, Open concept, 2bdrm, 2bath Rancher on 1/2 acre. Dbl garage, mature trees, greenhouse, RV prkg.$359,000. (250)753-5826

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM. 2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8’ shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. $459,000. BONUS: WE WILL PAY YOU THE REALTOR FEES ON CLOSING. phone (250)590-1632.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Black Press Community Newspapers requires a Part Time Paginator in our Victoria ofﬁce. This is an entry-level opportunity and while this is not a design position, some ad building will be required. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of InDesign, as well as a basic knowledge of PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat. Other skills required include a good working knowledge of either Mac or PC platform and a willingness to learn the other, the ability to be focused and to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and to think independently and be a good problem solver. Additionally, the ability to learn several industry speciﬁc software packages is a must. Candidates must be willing to work day shifts Monday to Wednesday, totaling approximately 22 hours a week. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. To apply, please send your resume to: Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 or email lsmyth@blackpress.ca with “Paginator” in the subject line. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2014 www.blackpress.ca

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale; central location in downtown Victoria. 3000 sq ft of retail space on main floor + 3000 sq ft on upper floor (4 storage) or art studio. $879,000. Priced for quick sale. Call (250)8132458.

DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stonehaven Dr, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. Near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)710-1947. OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex For Sale, Duncan, at 5909 Stonehaven Dr in Stone Manor Estate’s (near Hospital) 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 5 appls and much more, $295,000. Call Gord, 1-250746-7240.

FOR SALE BY OWNER PRIME OAK Bay; New price $635,000. 1 block to Willows Beach, close to shops and schools. 1940’s 2 bdrm, bath. Full basement. 2516 Dalhousie St. (corner of Musgrave). Call 250-858-8475 or 250-4728475. Open House Sunday, 1pm-3pm.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION VICTORIA $475-$550. incl. Quality Housing for quality people. Call 778-977-8288.

GORDON HEAD. 3-bdrm, Furnished, 1200 sq.ft. May 1st. Bus #39 to Uvic. $1600. + utils. (250)885-5588.

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HELP WANTED 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. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

QUALICUM BEACH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, double garage, immaculately clean. $1400+ utils. NS/NP. Avail May 1. Call or text 250-927-5742.

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QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623.

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384 FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services JAMES BAY- Studio, $665 incld’s heat, hot water, parking spot & locker. N/S, no dogs. May 1. Call (778)430-2116.

SIDNEY CONDO for Sale in the Shoal Centre. Thinking of downsizing or buying into a great investment? There’s 1 bdrm, 1 bath, a full kitchen, all appliances and has 4th floor views of Malahat & gorgeous sun sets. Presently rented at $1475/mo. Asking $273,000. Across from Library & Rose gardens. Call (250)655-1956, by appt only. A Real Gem in the Heart of Sidney.

HOMES WANTED WANTED to PURCHASE, House w/ private, quiet, sunny W or S backyard in Oak Bay, Fairfield & area. (250)8964296 or tarsan2@shaw.ca

MUST SELL 1999 Saturn, 4 door, 5 passenger. Manual trans. Very good on gas. 192,000 km. Clean inside and out. Well maintained. Excellent body and engine. Asking $1,100. Call (250)813-2458

SPORTS & IMPORTS ARE YOU a daddy for this Caddy? 2010 Cadillac CTS, (silver with black leather), top luxury 4 door model, fully loaded, like new in every respect. Owned here in Toronto by local business man. Asking only wholesale price, $22,000 firm and fair, no offers, payments or tire-kickers. Call anytime (289)296-7411.

MOTORCYCLES

MARIGOLD: 1 bdrm, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850 utils incld’d. Call 250-727-6217. SAANICH WEST. Nice 1bdrm, full height bsmnt suite. Priv. entrance, clean & tidy. On bus route to UVic, near all levels of school & shopping. $850. inclds heat, hydro, laundry & parking. Avail May 1st. Call (250)812-6008 to view.

SUITES, UPPER MAIN FLOOR. 3-bdrm. Fireplace, completely reno’d - new appl’s, large patio. Near UVic & Camosun. N/S, N/P. $1600. inclds utils. (250)477-5179. SIDNEY- QUIET cozy 1 bdrm. W/D, utils included, NS/NP, furnished or unfurnished. Avail April 15. Call (250)656-7184.

TOWNHOUSES

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage. Black. 4950Kms. $15,000. 250-216-2200

TRUCKS & VANS MUST SELL 2003 Windstar LX, 7 passenger. Sliding doors 174,000 km. Good running condition. Priced for quick sale $2,700. Call (778)440-3045

MARINE BOATS

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $912/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

WANTED TO RENT PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPIST can do massage, property mngmnt, light physical work in exchange for living quarters. Call 778-265-8800.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

HOUSES FOR SALE

AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

2009 PASSION for 2, exc cond. New brakes/ring tone/back window struts. Heated seats, A/C, sunroof, P/W, fog lights, side mirror defogger, rear window wiper. Good on gas, exe parking dwntwn. 108,000km. (778)425-4287.

Sidney-By-The-Sea. Lovely, quiet one-bed apart. Steps from the seaside walkway and shops. In-suite laundry, walk-in shower with seat, walk-in closet, spacious 847 sq. ft. and 24 x 8 balcony. Storage & parking included. N/S, N/P. $1050/month Call Liz at: 1-250-539-5339 or magickarpet3@gmail.com

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

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

CARS 1993 ACURA INTEGRA (bought in the USA), 204,810, km, in good condition. $2500. Call (250)884-6861.

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NEWS

Traffic concerns mar development plan Daniel Palmer News staff

A proposal to redevelop St. Andrew’s elementary school land has come a long way in the past year, but nearby residents are still concerned about traffic flow and pedestrian access. Vancouver-based BlueSky Properties is looking to build a four- to six-storey mixed use building at 1002 Pandora Ave., on the northeast corner of Vancouver Street. The current proposal calls for 211 residential units and about 4,500 square metres of retail space. Since first coming to council in January 2013, the developer has put in “a lot of work” to address community concerns: decreasing height on Mason Street to four storeys and including a cycling lane along Vancouver Street, said Tim Hewett, North Park Neighbourhood Association president. “We’re not shy of development, but we want to make sure it’s done in the right way and that it repre-

An artist’s rendition of the development planned for 1002 Pandora Ave. sents community use and values,” Hewett said. In 2010, Island Catholic Schools announced it was consolidating three elementary schools into two, by relocating students and staff from St. Andrew’s to St. Joseph’s elementary in Saanich

or St. Patrick’s elementary near Royal Jubilee Hospital. Since its first proposal for the former school land, BlueSky representatives have twice met with North Park residents to garner design input. “One big thing for us is perme-

Photo courtesy BlueSky Properties

ability, creating accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, rather than degrading Vancouver and Mason streets with more traffic flow,” Hewett said. The current proposal moves underground parking access from Pandora Street to Mason Street.

With a large portion of commercial space earmarked for a grocery store, traffic could become a big problem on the residential street, Hewett said. On Thursday, Victoria’s planning and land use committee voted to move the St. Andrew’s application to public hearing after a four-hour discussion. Hewett applauded council and the developer for responding to community concerns throughout the process, but said the project isn’t perfect yet. “Neighbourhood associations, we’re all volunteer. It’s frustrating when we put efforts in and nothing is done, but it’s encouraging when we put in these requests and we see results. The developers really have come a long way. So we’ll see how this next process goes.” Council still needs to approve the development and rezoning application for public hearing at an upcoming council meeting. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70/hour. 4 ton / lift. Seniors discount. Call Philip.

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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.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

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BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

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(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465. PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322 PRO IRISH GARDENERSLawn & Garden maintenance. 20 years experience. WCB. Call (250)652-6989.

HANDYPERSONS 12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

HANDYMAN- Light Maintenance & Repair. Call for estimate. (250)818-2709.

LANDSCAPING

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com

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.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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

ANDREW’S GARDENING Landscaping+ Carpentry. Clearing, weeding, pruning, rock work, lawns. 20 yrs exp. Insured. Call 778-967-1246.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186. CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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

SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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