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United they stand Teachers Selena Jensen, left, Tara Baird, Martha Dietiker, Connie Warrender and Julie Campbell hold the line outside the Greater Victoria school district Tolmie boardroom. Teachers have remained on the strike line throughout the summer at key locations. For more on the story, please turn to page A2. Drew McLachlan/News staff
Business centre to take on new look Re-development set for Blanshard Street commercial sector in Broughton/Fort corridor Drew McLachlan News staff
Having acquired the old credit union building at 1001 Blanshard St., Fort Realty has the final piece of the Fort/Blanshard block. Now, sisters Jayne and Suzanne Bradbury have big plans for the downtown block – turning it into a mini-village. The Bradburys won the bid for the building last month, after it had been left vacant for three years. Jayne Bradbury said that the next step in their plan is to work with the city to change
the zoning of the building, which currently may only be used as an office or call centre. Though the process is likely to take eight to 12 months, the sisters hope to have pop-up shops or other temporary businesses set up in the meantime. “There’s nothing as off-putting as a vacant building,” Jayne Bradbury said. “It’s right across from the Royal Theatre, so a lot of tourists see it. It’s not a good representation of what downtown Victoria could be.” The Bradbury sisters are still unsure what purpose they would like the building to be used for, and are looking to the Victoria Down-
town Residents’ Association and nearby business owners and employees for input. “We really want the tenants we select to satisfy the wants and needs of the people who are already here,” Suzanne Bradbury said. “This block is technically part of Fairfield, it’s a transition area between residential and commercial,” Jayne Bradbury added. “People work here, and shop here and eat here. One of the things we’ve heard a lot from restauranteurs is that they want to be able to get fresh produce nearby.” Though Suzanne Bradbury said that there are no plans to knock the building down, at least not within the current decade, there is a lot of work to be done with renovations. Interior repurposing will depend on the ten-
ants’ desires, but exterior renovations will take place in the meantime. “We already have some ideas for the exterior, it can only improve from how it looks now,” Suzanne Bradbury said. “A lot of moms run their day-to-day errands here, and we want that experience to be pleasurable. Even just some landscaping and paint could help with that.” The area is bound for an influx of residents once developer David Chard’s Escher building, an 82-unit condominium building, is built just down the road at 838 Broughton St.. The additional residents will have an impact on how the block will function. PlEASE SEE: Corridor, Page A9
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shifts picketing outside the Tolmie board office on Boleskine Road, along with four other teachers from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thanks to a $1.5 million donation from Ontario teachers, those who sign up to picket are given $50 per shift, a respite after not receiving any strike pay during the last two
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While school is out of session, Victoria teachers will be holding the line at two locations this summer, although with minimal attendance. Tara Baird, who teaches at Monterey middle school, has taken 22 four-hour
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Victoria International High School Program’s administrative offices. The Tolmie and Uplands buildings are the only locations open during the summer in the school district, aside from the facilities department offices adjacent to Burnside elementary school, which teachers will not be picketing due to a court injunction. “The point of a picket line is to disrupt the employers’ ability to do work as usual, and we can still do that during the summer,” said Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association vicepresident Jason Gammon. “We also need to keep the public informed on what’s going on… public support has been pretty positive so far.” CUPE representative Kevin Rose said his union’s plan for the summer remains the same – if members see a picket line, they’ll respect it. He said that most CUPE workers across the province have been able to continue work as usual, though picketing “remains an issue in pockets.” While numbers in Victoria have dwindled since the end of the school year, other school district’s such as Sooke are still seeing strong numbers. Paul Waterlander, who teaches at Belmont secondary in Langford, said pickets are taking place at eight locations each day, with lines up to a dozen strong. He also said that a large protest event to be held in late August is currently in planning. “We need to show people that teachers are committed to getting a good contract, and a good education system,” Waterlander said. “We want school to start as normal on Sept. 2, and we want to be there teaching.” reporter@vicnews.com
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A 19-year-old man was left with a serious but non-life threatening injury after being stabbed on the grounds of Vic High last Friday night. Two witnesses who were present said they were approached by two men while sitting on the bleachers, who waved a knife at them before using it to stab the victim. The main suspect was described as thin, 5’8” white male in his early 20s with dirty blond hair and freckles or acne on his cheeks. His accomplice was described as mediumbuilt, between 5’8” and 5’10”, in his mid-20s with short dark hair and darker skin.
Guard injured chasing shoplifter VicPD are still searching for a suspect after a Mayfair mall security guard was injured chasing a shoplifter. After stealing a pair of sunglasses from The Bay, the man got into a black Honda Civic and backed into a guard who was trying to open the passenger side door of the vehicle, leaving him with injuries to his head and face. The man was described as being white and in his early 20s with an athletic build.
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The City of Victoria hopes that a proposed upgrade to bike routes will triple the amount of residents cycling to work. The top priorities for the “bicycle master plan” are two east-west routes along Pandora and Johnson streets, each projected to cost $1.3 million. The routes would run from Store Street to Cook Street, with planned upgrades including separating the bike lanes from traffic, which Coun. Ben Isitt said is the key to getting non-cyclists on the lanes. While the highest estimate of regular cyclists is 11 per cent, Isitt said that the city’s current goal is to have 30 per cent of Victorians riding regularly. Another upgrade, proposed by the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, is creating a two-way lane across Pandora Street. The city is currently looking at this option, though not every councillor is in favour. “It just seems unnatural to be riding the wrong way on a one-way street,” councillor Geoff Young said. “It could be dangerous for pedestrians, who are used to looking one way before crossing the street. Drivers often look one way before turning as well, and there would be extra costs for traffic signals.” Young said that the cost of the project, along with reduced road or parking space for vehicles, is likely to draw criticism from drivers. “A lot of drivers think they own the road, but funds are coming from general revenues — property taxes, not gas taxes — so it’s based on where you live, not what you drive,” Young said. Young also noted that complaints regarding the Fort Street bike lane died down once drivers realized their commute times were barely affected, and that adding turning bays would limit the impact for drivers. Four more routes were included in the plan, including Vancouver Street, Bay Street, Shelbourne Street and Wharf Street, which would be implemented between 2015 and 2019 pending approval. reporter@vicnews.com
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Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA Carole James is more than willing to tackle the B.C. Liberals over money and the economy. Last week James was named the NDP’s new finance critic. She replaces Mike Farnworth. The role is new for James who has served, not only as leader, but in a variety of critic roles James over the years. This time around she’ll keep track of how the government spends and saves taxpayers’ money, and will approach businesses with an emphasis on economic growth and job creation. “This is a big opportunity,” James said. “I’ll be reaching out to business people around the province. “Our vision as New Democrats is to take a balanced approach to helping businesses in every sector and every community – and to create good-paying jobs.” She should have plenty of ammunition in her arsenal. The B.C. Government’s audited public accounts confirmed a $353 million surplus for the last fiscal year, but the province debt rose to just over $60 million,
the latest of a series of increase since 2008. James said business people from around the province are complaining about the Liberal and their fixation on LNG. “The Liberals are squandering opportunities. There are rich opportunities with all sectors from hightech to forestry that need to be developed.” she said. “They are putting all their emphasis in LNG, and while this is important, it’s to the detriment of everything else. It’s not a balanced approach.” NDP leader John Horgan appointed a record number of New Democrat women MLAs to economic portfolios and organized his caucus into two teams. One, dubbed “stronger communities,” combines the major social portfolios that have long been the mainstays of NDP policy-making and its base of electoral support. The other team, “economic sectors” is to take economic initiative away from the Liberals and identify the New Democrats more closely with growth and job creation. Other Victoria and Esquimalt NDP MLAs named to critic roles include Lana Popham (agriculture and food); Rob Fleming (education); and Maurine Karagianis (women, seniors, early childhood development). klaird@blackpress.ca
City man missing on rowing trek Prince Rupert RCMP continue to search for a Victoria man, who has not been since July 11. Paul Clark, 69, was planning to row from Prince Rupert to Victoria in his homemade five-metre Paul Gartsidedesign open water row boat. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dave Tyreman said Clark was last seen departing Borrowman Bay on Aristazabel Island, 180 kilometres south of Prince Rupert, at 2:30 a.m. on July 11. He has not been seen or heard from since. His intentions were to get to Port
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Embrace summer It’s hot. There’s no doubt summer has arrived in earnest this week, sending temperatures near record levels across the region. Many of us have sought solace as we can. Snapping up fans and mini air conditioners off the shelves. Heading to the beach or the local outdoor pool. Heck, even dipping our feet in a bucket full of ice water. Whatever works. Some of us are lucky enough to get out of town for a while, camping or holidaying near the ocean or a lake where we can cool off. The rest of us, those in town out of choice or necessity, may be tied to our usual routines and responsibilities. If possible, this is a good time to break out a little. Forget the routines, let the dishes wait, put the projects around the house on hold. This kind of weather is only here for a brief stretch. We’ll be back to wet and cool before we know it. By drinking our fill of what we’ve been given today, we might—just possibly—be a little more able to savour those romantic, drizzly West Coast days that come in earnest by November. Head down to the beach with a basket of food and a blanket after work to savour the sunset. Invite some friends over for a barbecue, or meet them in one of our fantastic local parks for a picnic. Do whatever strikes yoiur fancy. Summer’s here. Embrace it.
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In defence of young drivers 47 per cent in the past six years. A recent column on the B.C. More practice and another $35 are government’s decision to raise required to try again. speed limits on portions of rural Students fare better on the highways excited numerous second road test, where the failure comments from readers. rate has consistently Some questioned my been 21-22 per cent for suggestion that today’s the past decade. new drivers are worse ICBC reports that in because they spend their the first three years formative years staring at of the graduated screens in the back seat licence program, the instead of looking out the new driver crash rate window and grasping the dropped by 16 per cent. grim physics of the real In 2003 the required world. learner and novice There is no doubt that period were extended, B.C.’s graduated licensing Tom Fletcher and restrictions on system for new drivers is B.C. Views the novice stage were more difficult than what increased. New driver my generation faced. crashes fell by another Those vehicle stickers 28 per cent. with the “L” (for learner, or as Those restrictions include the teens prefer “loser”) and “N” (for number of passengers and a “zero novice, or in teen-speak “nerd”) tolerance” for alcohol. have been around since 1998. Impaired crash and injury The two steps make getting a full statistics aren’t available for driver’s licence a longer, more drivers in the graduated licence difficult and expensive process. Statistics provided by ICBC show program, only fatalities. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled what new drivers are up against. in the new system, to a high of 24 First there is the written in 2007, but that declined to 14 by “knowledge test” to obtain a 2012. learner’s permit. From 2004 to There will always be young 2008, more than half of applicants people who drive impaired, speed failed in their first attempt. Things or make other fatal errors. But improved in subsequent years, it’s difficult to argue that today’s with a 46-per-cent failure rate in system in B.C. is lenient. 2009 declining to 42 per cent by A couple of readers were 2013. concerned about the effect of The first road test is required higher rural speed limits on to go from “L” to “N” and it seems older drivers. One suggested that sufficiently harsh. The failure rate higher limits on rural highways has been consistently around
are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats. Another cited the coming wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuanaimpaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation to drive faster. B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of incidents. Then there is the government’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton. “Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.” The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions. Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again. ••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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LETTERS Reader’s letter well presented Kudos to Grace Wyatt for her brilliant letter (Your View, July 18) exposing Tom Fletcher’s innate prejudice against aboriginal societies. What a contrast she presents between the pre-contact aboriginal cultures and our so-called western “civilization.” It is indeed time for a better system. Joanna Pettit Victoria
Politicians full of empty gestures Victoria city council has not been listening to those who point out that lower speed limits are an empty gesture without more police on the street to get in the face of those who deliberately drive dangerously no matter what the law is. Today’s politicians are cheapskates about protecting individuals against the initiation of force, while wasting taxpayer’s hardearned money on glitz, handouts to moochers and their pet do-gooder projects.
Voters, municipal elections this fall are your chance to bounce people like Dean Fortin and Barbara Desjardins. Keith Sketchley Saanich
Victorians help was appreciated My wife and I recently spent a glorious week in the Pacific Northwest, with three of those days on Vancouver Island. During the course of our stay, we experienced a number of fantastic and beautiful sights, a great bed and breakfast (many thanks to you, Marketa) along with significantly cooler weather than we have in Texas at this time of year. On our last night in the city, my wife tripped over a buckled sidewalk as we were walking to dinner. A number of people in our intended restaurant destination came out to assist us, helping to calm her down and providing us with directions to Royal Jubilee Hospital. This mishap did not diminish the fantastic
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Highlanders top perfect season Peninsula Co-op Highlanders completed their perfect season on Sunday, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps in the Pacific Coast Soccer League’s Challenge Cup final by a score of 2-0. Mia Gunter and Emma Greig scored for Victoria, while goalkeeper Steph Parker earned her second clean sheet of the weekend between the woodwork. The Highlanders were impressive on both sides of the ball once again, converting on the opportunities they needed while shutting down the ‘Caps offence on their few chances. It was Gunter who opened up scoring for Victoria, stealing the ball in Victoria’s attacking zone before firing a low shot across the goal mouth and into the net at 30 minutes of the first half. Greig – perhaps the Highlanders’ most threatening offensive weapon on Sunday along with
captain Liz Hansen – featured on one of the few quality chances in the first half, pushing into the attacking zone before sliding into ‘Caps keeper Priya Sandhu, who managed to gain possession of the loose ball. A late chance from Victoria captain Liz Hansen on a half-volley in close would be just off as Victoria settled for the 1-0 lead heading into the break. Parker came up big early in the second half for Victoria, coming out to challenge a Vancouver striker on what would have been a breakaway for the ‘Caps. The split-second decision paid dividends as Parker slid to collect the ball, preventing a potential equalizer. The close call would turn out to be Vancouver’s best opportunity in the match, as they struggled to break through for the remainder of the game.
Victoria continued to press for a second goal, with midfielder Katie Kraeutner’s shot from in close going just high over the crossbar. Kraeutner’s chance was followed up with another great opportunity from Hansen, who received a feed from teammate Jaclyn Sawicki inside the attacking zone, ringing a blast off the post in the 52nd minute. After dictating a majority of the play for nearly 20 minutes following half time, Victoria increased their lead to 2-0 when Greig received a through-ball from midfielder Cassie Dennis before going up the right side of the field on a solo rush and slotting it past keeper Sandhu. With time winding down in the game, the Highlanders were able to kill valuable minutes off with smart ball possession as they neared their first PCSL title in club history.
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The Victoria Red Eagles will go up against the best the province has to offer this weekend when they compete at the B.C. Mosquito A baseball championship tournament, near Sidney. Ten teams will compete in the tournament including six from the Lower Mainland, Kamloops and two other Island squads. The youth that comprise these teams are all born in 2004 and for most it is their first involvement in competitive baseball. The Victoria Red Eagles are undefeated against other teams from their division this year and recently returned from the prestigious Valley of Champions tournament in Kelowna, where they went 5-0 to capture the tournament gold medal.
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Plans uncorked for first Victoria Wine Festival the tastings. Tickets Wine connoisseurs include wine samples, and those curious about palate cleansing tapas wine will be able to tour and coffee. Guests will the world of wine right in also enjoy live classical their own backyard. music during the event. The first-ever Victoria “It is important to us Wine Festival, featuring that most of the wines an extensive selection of at the festival represent international wines, will what the majority of peopresent tastings and semple are buying most of inars focused on enhancthe time,” said Bain. ing wine enjoyment for “It’s wonderful to taste everyone ranging from very expensive bottles the wine novice to the of wine and experience avid enthusiast. exclusive vintages, and Held at the Parkside we have those at the fesResort on Sept. 26, the wine festival will prestival. It is more imporent more than 200 wines File photo tant to us to broaden from around the world. The first-ever Victoria Wine Festival people’s experience and Wines have been will feature an extensive selection of hopefully inspire them to try something differselected by a board of international wines. ent the next time they sommeliers to appeal to a range of tastes and prefer- founder of the Victoria Wine Fes- are shopping for a bottle.” Festival participants will be ences, offering opportunities tival. to taste new wines, learn about “We are enthusiastic about able to purchase some of the vinthe art of winemaking and dis- building the knowledge of the tages at an onsite liquor store set cover more about the flavours average wine consumer, unveil- up exclusively for the event. Early-bird tickets are on sale and aromas that make each wine ing new wines and showcasing unique. beloved standard wineries to until Sept. 1 at $65 per tasting. From Sept. 1 to 26 tickets are $75. “We have worked to create veteran consumers.” a dedicated wine festival that Tastings run 3:30 to 6 p.m. and Parkside Resort is also offering offers an array of international 7 to 9:30 p.m. During tastings, wine festival weekend packages. Tickets are available online at wines that consumers do not participants will sample a variwww.vicwf.com or in person at normally have the opportunity ety of wines. to taste here at home,” said Seminars about wine and any Discovery Coffee. David Bain, event manager and winemaking will be held between editor@vicnews.com
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Candidates route should run through Greyville B It got me thinking … if it’s ack in the good old good enough for Ontario, days my favorite why not here in B.C.? Our celebrity down at the political candidates’ paths to exhibition grounds was “Golden Gordie,” a prince glory should pass through Greyville. among thieves. If it sliced On the provincial scene or diced, Gordie could and there is no shortage of would sell it. His ability to seniors’ issues worthy of generate wild expectations government accountability. I made politicians weep with have canvassed a envy. number of seniors’ If Golden issues in my capacGordie had ity as an elder gone into poliwordsmith and it’s tics back then clear to me that he’d be prime B.C. seniors have minister today. been challenged In those days keeping the governwe knew that ment’s feet to the politicians who hearth. refused to slice Let’s start with and dice their the appointment of way to power a seniors’ advocate. with empty The promise to promises Brian Kieran appoint an advocate never got anygathered dust for where. more than two years before That was then. This is now. As a senior voter, I find myself Victoria’s Isobel Mackenzie was hired in March. railing against the Golden Mackenzie says she is here Gordies of politics. I’ve turned for seniors, not for her politiinto an electoral grouch. I cal masters. But, the fact of want substance dammit. I the matter is that she is not demand accountability. an independent servant of So, it was encouraging to the Legislature. Rather, she read in my Canadian Assoreports to the Health Minister. ciation of Retired Persons She does not have a mandate (CARP) magazine that seniorto investigate individual cases specific all-candidate meetand she has no enforcement ings are now considered powers. obligatory during Ontario That must change and I’d election campaigns. love to see political candiJust ahead of the recent dates argue otherwise at a Ontario election CARP held B.C. seniors’ all-candidate an “Ontario Votes” debate forum during the next camthat was declared “a must paign. stop on the road to political There are so many issues success.”
“As a senior voter, I find myself railing against the Golden Gordies of politics. I’ve turned into an electoral grouch. I want substance dammit. I demand accountability.” that demand political accountability. In the past year I’ve written about the government’s decision to eliminate the seniors’ passenger fare discount on BC Ferries. The government’s own number crunchers predicted 150,000 seniors would stop using the system because of this policy. This comes on top of a 28 per cent electricity rate hike over five years with the biggest one year increase of nine per cent coming this past April. Then there were the MSP premium rate increases last January. At the same time health authorities were increasing the cost of residential care at a time when access to needed community health services, like home support, continued to decline. Again, this must change and I’d love to see political candidates argue otherwise at a BC seniors’ all-candidate forum during the next campaign. Visit elections.bc.ca or www.gov.bc.ca/cscd/ for more information on the upcoming 2014 B.C. municipal elections on Saturday, Nov. 15.
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Picnics have acquired a special place as a social event in many people’s lives. From the outset, the concept of a picnic was that each person, especially adults, would bring food to be shared with the group. The notion of mutual sharing is still at the heart of these social gatherings. Esquimalt offered several locations that became favourite spots for family, community and religious organizations’ picnics. People from throughout the region would gather at Macaulay Point, Gorge Park or Saxe Point, each location having its own distinct qualities. Macaulay Point offered gentle sea breezes, ships sailing to or from Victoria harbour and, on a clear day, the vista of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Saxe Point offered a somewhat unique experience as picnickers for a time shared the space with campers. Before officially becoming a park in 1934, Saxe Point was a campground. After obtaining permission from the chief of police and town council, families could set up a tent for the summer. Some people only moved a few blocks from their actual homes, but it was still the adventure of living outdoors. History shows that campers and picnickers returned year after year hoping to secure their favourite spot. Gorge Park offered many diversions for the public. In addition to hectares of beautiful grounds in which to picnic, the public could play games of chance, ride the carousel, test their marksmanship in the shooting gallery, have tea in the Japanese Tea House, roller skate in the skating rink, watch a regatta or take a cruise up and down the Gorge in a paddle-wheeler. To top things off, in the summer, a nightly outdoor stage show and fireworks rounded off the day. Today, you’ll still find picnickers gathering in the same spots popular with those of 100 years ago.
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A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thurs. August 7, 2014. Viewing 2:00PM - 4:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.
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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
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RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
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2 BALCONY new chairs w/seat covers $20. Fishing rod, tackle $30. 250-388-6725.
Unique Building Must see
CORD-LESS EWBANK carpet cleaner w/full bottle of cleaner, $40. (250)656-1238. NEW LADIES Istoner gloves, 1 size, lined, green. Cost $35. Asking $15. 250-383-5390. OVAL METAL glass patio table w/umbrella and chairs, $70 obo. Call (250)385-3400. Sandals made from tire tread, $10. Workboots,$50.Bodybuild set, $10. (778)265-1615. TOASTER OVEN, like new, $20. Call (250)380-9596.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 72�x60�x24�, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Jim at 250656-1151, ext.126. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE30% off all plants, until July 31. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay. KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.
LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895/mo. Avail now. Call 1-250-248-4816.
ESQUIMALT
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
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
2 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
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!� 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca
FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.
GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.
VIEW ROYAL Victoria’s Hidden Gem!
Christie Point Apts 2818-3037 Craigowan Road Reno’d suites: 2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H Pool & canoe rack T/H have w/d hook-ups On a 15 acre peninsula 15 min to downtown
SIDNEY- 1 bdrm condo “The Landmark�, overlooking marina, 28’ balcony, recently reno’d, walk-in shower, in suite W/D, locker, secure under grd prking. NS/NP. $1050+ utils. Refs req’d. (250)656-9272. (9am-8pm).
BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755. COLWOOD 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $900 incl., near bus. NS/NP. 250-380-0700. ESQUIMALT. 2-BDRM near Naden. NS/NP. Partially furn., yard. W/D. Grnd level. Avail now. $875./mo 250-385-3965
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
GLANFORD: 2 bdrm, $900/mo utils incld’d. N/P. Avail. Aug. 1. (250)479-9310.
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LANGFORD- 3 bdrm upper duplex. Fenced yard, W/D. Off-street prkg, centrally located. $1200 water, garbage included. Call 250-478-6552. ROYAL OAK: Near Commonwealth Pool, 1 bdrm condo, Hardwood floors, appl’s, prkg, refs. $980. (250)216-5090.
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COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1350 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? Available September 1. (250)478-7062.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
HOUSESITTING HOUSE AND pet sitter from Winnipeg seeking to house and pet sit in Victoria, B.C. this winter - perhaps January to March. I will lovingly care for your home and pets. My dates are very flexible. Phone Celia at 1.204.396.3930
SUITES, UPPER LANGFORD. 2-BDRM, main level. W/D. $1200./mo. N/S. indoor cat ok. (250)516-6141. MAYFAIR- 3 bdrms, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Avail. now. Call (250)479-4112.
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BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
ANDREW’S GARDENING. 20+ years exp. Mowing, weeding, clearing, woodwork, rockwork & planting. Insured. Call (778)967-1246.
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.
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BEAT MY PRICE! Taping, boarding, painting. Free Est. (250)885-1652
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250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
250-477-4601
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.
CLEANING SERVICES
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
FENCING
EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
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GARDENING
BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design. River rock or patio stones. Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Ref’s avail. 25 yr exp
RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.
CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.
250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com 250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair. BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, hauling + more. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
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.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865.
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
(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, gardening, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.
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JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.
PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.
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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383. STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
HAULING AND SALVAGE
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
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
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.
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âœŤ DON’S PAINTING âœŤ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors/Ext. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
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.
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.
TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. 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. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.
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Local high schools offering more choice than ever
Long gone are the days when parents would automatically send their children to the nearest available school in their community. While most students attend schools within walking or cycling distance from home, many travel across the Capital Region to middle and high schools with specialized academic or sports programs. The Greater Victoria School District, for example, offers a variety of what it calls “Programs of Choice” for students in the elementary, middle and secondary school levels. They range from the broad K-12 and late French immersion studies, which aim to create bilingual students by graduation, to more specific academic challenge programs. All three districts – Sooke and Saanich are the others – offer programs for gifted students and those for students who have challenges working within the structure of the regular school system. Some area high schools have reputations as “arts” schools. The Platform 61 dance group, R&B band and visual arts programs at Vic High spring to mind, as do the concert and jazz band programs at Oak Bay and Esquimalt, and drama at those schools, Spectrum and Stelly’s. Offering high-level sport coaching and
training during school time, with flexible class schedules, is another way local districts have created new learning opportunities. Claremont athletic director Darren Reisig’s school has taken the academy idea to the next level, offering field lacrosse, rowing and golf programs. “I think academies, maybe more so for the boys than the girls … give them a reason to want to attend and to be there and be involved (in their schooling),” he says. In a growing number of cases, he adds, it can also lead to postsecondary scholarship offers. The academies, which come with a premium price tag but cannot exclude students due to financial hardship, include ice hockey programs at Rockheights and Spencer middle schools and Parkland and Spectrum secondaries – all of which are linked to nearby junior hockey programs. Spectrum also has lacrosse, while soccer is at Reynolds, baseball and softball are at Lambrick Park, curling is at Esquimalt, judo at Parkland and wall climbing at Stelly’s. In all, students have numerous opportunities to work outside the traditional system in today’s schools. The programs are there for the taking, regardless of where you happen to live.
London 2012 Paralympian Tim Rees works with students from the Parkland secondary Judo academy, one of many specialty programs in area schools. File photo
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