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Reynolds secondary school vice principal Dean Norris-Jones and Ryan Koropatniski of VicPD lead the way from Port Alberni to Ucluelet on Day seven of the Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock.

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the support would be as huge as it is,” said Koropatnisk, a seven-year veteran of the VicPD. “It is absolutely fantastic rolling into a small town like Ladysmith and (the event) is full. They are very generous people. We had that right from the start in Port Alice and it is beautiful.” Koropatniski and 23 other riders left Port Alice on Sept. 20 for a 1,000-kilometre trek down Vancouver Island, fundraising for pediatric cancer. And as he has pedaled from town to town, school to school, there is one spot that he know will hold special significance: his kids’ school.

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It is going to be an emotional finale. Thirteen days into the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, only hours remain before Victoria police officer Ryan Koropatniski cycles his way into the Capital. Despite plenty of preparation from fellow Victoria Police Department tour riders, what he thought he knew has paled in the face of the actual experience. And the finale has yet to come. “In my head I knew we would be going from community to community, but I didn’t know

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“Fortunately I get to see (my children’s school), I am excited to go there and they are excited I am going there,” he said. “There is (also) going to be part of another team I am a part of, the Victoria Police escort team. It’s going to be more emotion there just seeing everyone together and all rallying for this cause, I have no idea how I am going to react.” Besides Koropatniski, other Victoria riders on the Tour de Rock team include Detective Const. Lori Lumley, Const. Jennifer Young, Adam Carruthers from CFB Esquimalt, Katie DeRosa from the Times Colonist and Chandler Grieve from CTV.

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Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock wraps up its two-week tour of Vancouver Island today (Oct. 3) when the team visits Saanich, Esquimalt and Victoria. The grand finale begins at Spirit Square (next to Victoria City Hall), beginning at 4:30 p.m.

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Shutterbug obsession Cedar Hill art show highlights last 70 years of photographers’ work Travis Paterson News staff

In its seven decades, the Victoria Camera Club has seen changes its members never would have never imagined. But as the shutterbugs prepare for the club’s anniversary show, On Reflection, at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre next week, the shift to digital photography is just one of the many milestones that makes up a rich visual catalogue of images. “Nature photography is still our strongest category, though the creative category is next,” says vice president Richard James, referencing the club’s monthly photo competitions held at Norway House on Hillside Avenue.

“There’s interest in the lost art of the dark room.” - Richard James, Victoria Camera Club Case in point, James has entered his own photo of a majestic bison displacing water as it tromps through the Yellowstone River. Digital photography has led to a more accessible world for would-be photographers and opened the door to new photography categories, especially in the creative realm where raw photos are built, layer by layer, into illustrated art. James, who was initially a member between 1980 and 1985, rejoined the camera club in 2005 after it accepted digitalization as a legitimate form of photography. “Myself and many others had already

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Victoria Camera Club first vice president Richard James, left, and president Lloyd Houghton are celebrate the club’s 70th anniversary by hosting a photography exhibition of the club’s best work at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre beginning Oct. 16. switched over (to digital), but there are a few dark rooms still in town,” he said. “There’s interest in the lost art of the dark room, too, with the next generation who are growing up without film. And there’s at least a couple of deep freezers full of slides around town.” The VCC includes members from all walks of life, such as Ted Grant, the internationally renowned Canadian photojournalist and photographer. Grant is writing a foreword for the club’s soon-to-be-published book commemorating its 70-year life. But it also takes the work of volunteers such as current president Lloyd Houghton, who relocated to the Island from New Zea-

land in 2012. “Couldn’t resist the offer,” jokes Houghton. “Coming from out of town, it was actually one of the first things I did before I came here, to look up the club and be around likeminded people as soon as I arrived.” The lifetime photographer started with a Practica 1000 as a teenager. “This club has a great history and it’s been well respected. When you look back over time you see the technology change in a way we never would have dreamed,” Houghton said. For more information or to view membership criteria, visit victoriacameraclub.org. reporter@saanichnews.com

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n The Victoria Camera Club’s newsletter (magazine) Close-Up is written and produced by members and has earned several awards and special awards among club newsletters of the Photographic Society of America, including first place in 1951, 1989, 1992 and 2002. n EVCC holds a friendly international competition against the Eastwood Photographic Society in Glasgow, Scotland each year.

CFB Esquimalt targets $600,000 for United Way “DND is a huge supporter of the community and a big part of United Way’s community campaign.” – Brittany Decker, United Way

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CFB Esquimalt personnel kicked off the base’s annual United Way of Greater Victoria fundraising campaign Tuesday. The event featured a lunch time barbecue with senior personnel volunteering to take a dunktank plunge in the name of charity. Rear-Admiral Bill Truelove announced the Maritime Forces Pacific campaign goal $650,000.

“I am looking forward to another successful campaign and encourage the entire defence team to become actively involved in this worthy cause,” Truelove said. CFB Esquimalt with its 6,000 personnel is the largest corporate contributor to the United Way of Greater Victoria’s campaign. The 2014 campaign raised more than $600,000, or 10 per cent of the total raised in the Greater Victoria region. “DND is a huge supporter of the community

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Oktoberfest set for market As a start to Oktoberfest, the Victoria Public Market is hosting a German-inspired evening of good food and local beer today (Oct. 3). Beginning at 7:30 p.m., Stein & Dine will include a feast of bratwurst, rotisserie chicken, braised cabbage, pretzels and other German temptations. Breweries will provide an assortment of Oktoberfest-style beers. See steinanddine. com for more information.

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Program gets rare boost in funding for family law Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government has added to its pareddown legal aid budget to finance the hiring of a second staff lawyer to handle urgent family law cases, and to expand legal advice by phone for other family disputes around the province. Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced Tuesday the expansion of a pilot program that started with a staff lawyer in Vancouver dedicated to legal aid clients with family law disputes. The second lawyer will be based at the Victoria courthouse, and Anton said there are three more announcements

to come for other parts of the province. The program is funded with an extra $2 million a year for three years, bringing this year’s Legal Services Society budget to $74.5 million. This allows double the time for eligible clients to receive legal advice by phone. Legal Services Society board chair Tom Christensen said the phone service will now be able to offer eligible clients up to six hours with the same lawyer, to get advice on issues such as child support and parenting arrangements so they can represent themselves in family court. “There are always going to be cases where

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Legal Services Society chair Tom Christensen and Attorney General Suzanne Anton introduce Margaret Payne (right), B.C.’s second staff lawyer to provide client support for family court. the situation is so dire that we need to appoint a lawyer to assist somebody in court,” Christensen said. “And with family services, that’s generally where violence is threatened, or where somebody faces a serious chance of their interac-

Victoria Volunteers training in October for long-term emotional support on youthspace. ca, an online service to provide options for youth in need. YM-YWCA Downtown seeks volunteers to assist the Adventure Club youth program which meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school plus Sunday mornings. Other positions available. Island Artisans Association needs a short-term mentor to assist the treasurer in learning Quick Books. Lifetime Networks is seeking a companion for a volunteer at the Mustard Seed Food Bank on Tuesday mornings. Woodwynn Farms needs a fulltime live-in house facilitator and mentor (minimum three months) to facilitate meals and housework in exchange for room and board. Background in at-risk persons and farming helpful.

work to protest the lack of funding. Lawyers are refusing legal aid for the first week of each month in a protest that began in July. The association notes that 80 per cent of people in family court are not represented by a lawyer, and that the rate

paid to legal aid lawyers hasn’t changed since the B.C. government cut the Legal Service Society budget by about 40 per cent between 2001 and 2005. Anton said the overall speed of the court system is improving, and the newly expanded program is designed to settle more cases out of court. “On a family matter in particular, court is not necessarily the final destination, not necessarily the best destination,” Anton said. “This is the emphasis of the new Family Law Act. We would rather parties settled the matter between themselves with the help of a mediator, with the help of our family justice mediation services, with the help of the Justice Access Centres.”

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The Victoria Chamber Orchestra presents its first concert of the 2014-15 season on Oct. 17, with a program that includes Telemann Viola Concerto in G Major with Yariv Aloni, Viola Soloist; Grieg Holberg Suite; Bartok Romanian Folk Dances and Mendelssohn Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at First Metropolitian Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. Fori nformation, please call 250598-1966.

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Municipalities get no love Mayors and councillors didn’t get much in the way of joy or love from the provincial government last week during the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual conference. A resolution was passed unanimously by UBCM delegates asking the government to rescind recent B.C. Ferries fare hikes and service cuts. Minutes after the resolution passed, Transportation Minister Todd Stone kiboshed the idea. “That’s not going to happen,” he told a reporter. The UBCM was asking for a rollback in fares to 2013 rates. They were too high then, as well. The motion put forward by UBCM delegates came on the heels of a report suggesting B.C. has missed out on more than $2 billion in economic activity over the past decade because of rising fares. Stone labelled the report “irresponsible” and “unsubstantiated.” When he wasn’t keeping the socialist hordes away from the gates of British Columbia, Premier W.A.C. Bennett essentially created B.C. Ferries in the late 1950s. A strike by employees of the private Black Ball Line was the impetus for Bennett’s plan to create a government-owned ferry service. Bennett saw it as an extension of the highway system. Say that now and watch both federal and provincial politicians run for the hills. Back at the UBCM last week, delegates passed an emergency motion related to the sharing of tax revenue by the province. This is mostly about infrastructure upgrades and the increasing difficulty municipalities have funding projects. The emergency motion was thought to be required because the provincial government has ignored, for 12 months, a report detailing a partnership proposal between the province and municipalities. No word, no love, from the province on this one, either. Premier Christy Clark didn’t bring any either when she addressed the UBCM on Friday. Makes one wonder just how serious the provincial government takes the UBCM. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The 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 does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Ships must sail to scrapyard Navy waves farewell to aging ships (News, Sept. 24) The author of the article used the term mothballed twice in regard to four Royal Canadian Navy ships to be decommissioned, two of them with the Pacific fleet at Esquimalt. Mothballed refers to taking a ship out of service and preserving it for recommissioning or sale in the future. I’m sure the Department of National Defence intends to scrap, not mothball them. The ships are so old they should have been scrapped and replaced decades ago. The two West Coast ships are severely damaged and beyond economical repair as well as being too old to keep longer. Bill Donaldson Victoria

Public deserves to be consulted Politicians are often apathetic about consulting the public on issues of governance. They instead rationalize that there is lack of time to consult or that they already know the will of the people. Both are questionable excuses. But on issues of major importance such as sewage megaprojects, amalgamation and taxes, it is essential that politicians consult the community for input on options. Failure to do so

demonstrates lack of respect for the voting public. It is this lack of respect that led to the Capital Regional District sewage fiasco that we now face. Failure to adequately consult with the public before CRD planning began, has resulted in a failed Seaterra sewage plan which was based on yesterday’s sewage technology and met none of the community’s needs for today. It did not deal with storm water issues or pharmaceuticals. It wasted excessive amounts of water and had limited energy recovery potential. It required 18 kilometres of expensive sewage pumping and it would have been extremely costly to maintain. It was an intrusive, centralized, secondary sewage design that the CRD cannot convince any municipality to accept with its siting contest. Now is the time to prevent such debacles occurring again. It is time to elect municipal representatives who have and will continue to consult with the community on important issues, and give the voting public the respect that they deserve. Norma Brown Esquimalt

Letter writers throw barbs at mayoral candidates I find it hard to believe that Mayor Fortin has the support of

the business community. In the past six years the vacancy rate in Victoria Downtown has increased and I sense that business people are looking for opportunities elsewhere. Maybe Fortin means that he has the support of business people in Shanghai where he created jobs making defective components for the Johnson Street bridge. T. W. Morley Victoria ••• Mayoral candidate Ida Chong is hoping that Victorians will forget the saga she was involved in with regard to her expense claims as an MLA in 2010. The Oak Bay constituents did not forget last year when they decided to vote for the Green Party rather than for the NDP when everyone knows that Oak Bay is staunch Liberal. . Tony Mathews. Victoria

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After seven years of providing services and a place to go for Victoria’s homeless community as well as the working poor and mentally and physically challenged people, Our Place Society is finally able to extend its hours from 55 hours to 92 hours per week for the winter season. “For the first five years it was all about getting the place up and running and bringing in enough donations,” said Grant McKenzie, director of communications at Our Place. “In the last two years, Don Evans (executive director of Our Place) put in place the right team that has been able to raise awareness

Grant McKenzie and raise funds.” The extended hours are a pilot project for the winter from Oct. 1 to the end of March.

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Olympic rower Darcy Marquardt didn’t bring down the house with her speech, but she came close, delivering one of the best keynote speeches in seven years of the Vikes Championship Breakfast at the University of Victoria McKinnon Gym on Tuesday. A total of 1,400 seats were sold for the event and raised $475,000, bringing the total raised since 2008 to more than $2.8 million. Marquardt spun a simple but effective tale, taking breakfasters to the moment she first decided to try rowing (because her friend in the Emily Carr residence had written it on her calendar), to what went through

her mind in the longest five minutes of her life, waiting for the start at the 2012 London Olympics. “Once I made it onto the Vikes’ eight, I remember training and the Olympic team started behind us, so I was able to watch them as they eventually zoomed right past us. I was walking shoulder to shoulder at the rowing club with Olympians, and I didn’t even realize it, I thought, ‘they look just like me.’” It was 10 years from the time Marquardt first competed for the Vikes to the 2012 Olympics, where she was part of the women’s eight that won silver. Back then there was far less student-athletic scholarships. Testament to that is the fact Marquardt worked for most of

her Vikes career as a lifeguard at Saanich Commonwealth Place. “For seven years now this event has supported studentathlete scholarships, which we know are a crucial determinant for prospective student-athletes in choosing their post-secondary institutions,” said Clint Hamilton, director of athletics and recreation. UVic matched the first $150,000 of profit raised from 2008 to 2012, and $200,000 in each of the last two years. Marquardt joins the list of UVic Championship Breakfast keynote speakers: Chris Hebb (2008), Bob Lenarduzzi (2009), Stephanie Dixon (2010), Adam Kreek (2011), Pierre Lafontaine (2012) and Dr. Paul E. Zehr (2013).

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Driver and co-driver in a Mercedes E550 complete a braking challenge during a performance driving course put on by the German Auto Import Group Friday at Western Speedway.

around some downed cones without braking, until we straightened the wheels again, that was. Then it was on to the slalom course, where we were timed driving a bright yellow Porsche Cayman around a snakelike course. Up second, I tooled around the now sun-dried course in about 31 seconds. Not bad, I thought. But as this group of enthusiasts gained knowledge from those who went before them, the times dropped steadily. Red Barn Market co-owner Ashley Bourque, looking at home in the Porsche, made it around in a field-best 26 seconds and change, but dumped a cone for a threesecond penalty. In the end, the final driver – my partner John – ran a clean run in just over 27 seconds to take the unofficial title. To wind up this amazing day where the smiles spanned as wide as the homestretch, teams picked their cars for two 18-lap circuits around the speedway road course. I chose the only manual transmission car in the field, a Volkswagen Golf GTI turbo. The VW proved nimble and fun to drive, if a bit underpowered compared to the rest of these sports cars. Someone wanted to try out the five-speed for the second goround, so John and I jumped into a Mercedes C-class coupe to growl around the rest of the way. Afterward, John summed up his experience: “I was a little nervous

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Is CUPE running your city hall?

Tom Fletcher B.C. Views

The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc. Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and

audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “onesided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question

a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional

their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position.

So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column.

••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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and March 31, 2014 were eligible to apply, provided they met certain guidelines. Finalists are then chosen by two juries, one for each award. The jury is separate from the Victoria Book Prize Society, and is different every year. “We try and get a mix of authors, book sellers, librarians, folks who are in the book world and have knowl-

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The moment Dag Goering came face to face with an elephant while working as a veterinarian in India in 2007, he knew he had to do whatever he could to protect these great creatures. Goering and his wife Maria Coffey are the co-founders of Elephant Earth Initiative, a non-profit organization that funds an antielephant poaching program in Kenya, along with other initiatives that benefit elephants and the humans they interact with. Goering and Coffey plan to share their passion for elephants with the public through an art exhibit opening on Saturday (Oct. 4). “I really want to bring across the magnificence of these amazing animals,” said Goering. “It’s a very positive and upbeat exhibit, but I’m also drawing awareness to some of the issues between elephants and humans.” The exhibit features photographs taken by Goering, as well as collages, artifacts and information about elephants. It will be an opportunity for people to learn all about elephants and the issues surrounding them. There will also be petitions against the illegal poaching of elephants available to sign. “If elephants are slaughtered at this rate, they’ll be extinct Gorge

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Chudy, Clifford (Cliff) W. September 10, 1939 ~ June 06, 2014 Cliff passed away at home, on June 6th 2014. Sadly missed by his wife Linda, stepsons Troy and Todd, his sisters Barbara and Mary, son Devon, daughter Chrissy, extended family and friends. Born in Victoria, Cliff entertained for years, singing country music, worked as a heavy equipment operator and long haul-trucker. A Country music Celebration of Life, for any and all that knew him, will be held at Langford Legion on Station Road in Langford, BC on October 11th, 2014 at 2pm.

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St Patrick’s Church GOOD USED CLOTHING SALE Friday Oct 3rd PLUS BAZAAR on Saturday Oct 4th 9:30 am - 2:00 pm 2060 Haultain Street

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Stanley Herbert Matthews and Audrey May Matthews, deceased, formerly of 63 Gorge Road East, Victoria, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Stanley Herbert Matthews or the estate of Audrey May Matthews are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at 837 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8W 1B3, on or before October 31, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice.

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The sale will take place at 1247 Parkdale Avenue, Victoria, B.C. on October 10, 2014. For offers and info call 250-474-7376.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

On August 7, 2014, at Gorge Road West, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Saanich Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, BCLP: 691MPC, VIN: KMHHM65D56U214520, on or about 17:40 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2382, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

On September 7, 2014, at Gorge Road West, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Saanich Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, BCLP: 102MRR, VIN: WVWPD63B03P241278, on or about 17:00 hours. On September 8, 2014 at the 3000 block of Tennyson Avenue, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Saanich Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $5,000 CAD, on or about 08:45 Hours, and $11,000 CAD, on or about 19:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2383, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: SILVER necklace on sidewalk at Willows Beach. Call to claim (250)884-7227. FOUND SWIM Fins mask & snorkel at Elk Lake. Call to identify, (250)656-1549. LOST CAR keys in North Saanich or Sidney. If found please call (250)656-6366.

HAIR STYLISTS Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339

HELP WANTED

LOST: WOMEN’S prescription sunglasses at Beaver & Elk Lk trail, Sept. 29. (778)533-1321.

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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DRIVERS WANTED

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

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Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation ✱Afternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 8:30am and 4pm at:

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COSTUME: SQUARE dancing, complete w/ crinoline, size small, ladies. $50. (250)4782445.

MTN BIKE- mens 18” 21 spd, black helmet included, 2 new tires, $74. (250)360-1063.

DECORATIVE PLANTERS, lrg $12, sm. $8; window screen 39”x30.5”, $5; dog crate, $25. Call (250)658-3948 ENGLIS PORTABLE dishwasher, good cond., white, $99. Call (250)884-7133.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Independent Respiratory Services is a BC-owned and operated full service respiratory company that has been providing sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy to British Columbians since 1996. We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Victoria Team for a minimum 13-month term providing maternity leave coverage.

Education and Background: • Strong computer skills • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications • Certificate in Business Administration • 1 to 2 years of general office experience

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RETURN TO Health Volunteer Visitors are needed to provide social support for isolated/lonely seniors following hospitalization. Training to address age related issues begins in mid October, Wed afternoons for 7 continuous weeks. Seniors Serving Seniors at 250-382-4331.

Client Services Coordinator Maternity Leave Coverage Victoria, BC

The successful candidate must be: • Committed to Customer Service • Comfortable in a dynamic team environment • Meticulous and detail oriented • Organized, Efﬁcient • Conﬁdent, Outgoing, Independent • Professional in Approach and Appearance • Skillful in all forms of Communication

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EXERCISE BALL with personal trainer fitness video, $15. Call (250)598-0750

MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

VOLUNTEERS CANADIAN BREAST Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is being held at the University of Victoria on Sunday October 6. Energetic volunteers aged 14 and up are required for many functions at the run. A full list of positions is at www.runforthecure.com. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269. NEED2 SUICIDE Prevention starts training in October for long-term emotional support on Youthspace.ca, an online service to provide options for youth in need. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. OUR PLACE Society is looking for a reception desk volunteer to meet the general public and donors on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Administrative duties include making phone calls to donors. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269. VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

LANNA MASSAGE~ Traditional Thai and hot oil massage. #305-2722 Fifth St. Call (250)888-9782.

HOLISTIC HEALTH Trager® Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

Certiﬁed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES 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

LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $44. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

QS DUVET COVER, new, beige $75. Make-up mirror on stand $20. (778)440-3334. TIRE 165/180R13- $10. 9” blown glass, $15. Mechano parts, $20. (778)265-1615.

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE: 48” white bathroom vanity top, exc. cond. Call (250)474-5597 FREE RECEPTION desk or could be used as workbench: 7’Lx3’Hx30”W. (250)383-6407

FRIENDLY FRANK COFFEE MAKER- Oster, programmable, 12c, digital clock clean, $15. (250)654-0907.

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HIGH QUADRA: 801 & 805 Rogers Way, Sat, Oct 4, 9-3. Infant, toddler and children’s items, jewelry, fishing gear, household misc. and more! Quality things.

SAANICHTON. SAT. & Sun., Oct. 4 & 5, 9am-4pm. 202 - 2779 Stautw Rd, east at end of Mt. Newton; Cedar Ridge Estates on right side. Downsizing/ sale. Items: computer accessories, 45 pc dish set, golf, etc. Halloween/ Christmas, bedroom set & more. Plus house.

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250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

Certified General Accountant/ CPA Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

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250-477-4601

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

CLEANING SERVICES CHEERFUL CLEANER with own supplies. Good rates, great ref’s. Call (778)432-3588

EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

GARDENING 20% OFF! Mow, PowerRake, Rototill, Hedge Trim, Cleanups Soil/Mulch. 250-479-6495. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Blackberry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Hauling. Comm/Res contracts. Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs

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 BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding & More. Senior’s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502.

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

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JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

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

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

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

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

HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Small renos, fences, hauling, lawns, etc. (778)977-5854. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $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. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

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

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PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors/Ext.

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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178. STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081. STUCCO REPAIRMANStucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

WHALE Watch Vallarta www.whalewatchvallarta join on facebook

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.

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

UPHOLSTERY

MISC SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHING

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.

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.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384

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GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd. Sooke, BC

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 405 Cathrine St.

BEAR MTN area - 2 bdrms in new house, grnd floor. NS/NP. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755.

Fully renod 1 & 2 br. apts Avail. Immed. MOVE IN BONUS 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

Sooke: Lrg 1 Bdrm + den grnd floor suite, f/p, laundry room, storage. all incl, pets OK $870 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337

Move in today 250-588-9799

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for quiet, bright 2 ($912) and 3 ($999) bdrm townhouses, close to Glanford school. W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42K/$45K +. Applications avail. in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS!

SIDNEY- PATIO suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Reno’d 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Available now. Call (250)654-0230.

AUTO SERVICES

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On-site mgmnt. Open Daily! 1-888-903-0671 www.realstar.ca

DEEP COVE: cozy 1 bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $950/mo+, N/S. 250-656-1312

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

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RENTALS

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TRANSPORTATION

VICTORIA: RETIRED senior man on low income, NS/NP. Looking to rent un-furn. 1 bdrm apt/suite in quiet area close to town. Can pay $500/mo. (250)380-9492 or leave message (250)479-4897

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

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COLWOOD- 2-BDRM suite in 4 plex on Ledsham Road. $930. plus utilities. Call 250748-6574.

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SIDNEY: BRIGHT Vacation / Executive: bach $1200. 1bdrm $1500./mo. (250)514-7747.

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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.

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2010 CHEV Canyon, blk. SLE pkg. 5 cyl, 100,000 km. 4x4. Air shocks, T pkg, canopy. $20,750. or will accept trades. (778)350-5050.

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NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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Neighbourhoods are more than a cluster of houses or businesses. A carefully planned neighbourhood can define a town and the way people live their lives. The Township of Esquimalt hopes to change the lives of its residents by bringing life into its downtown with the Esquimalt Village Plan. “It’ll be the initiative to trigger a domino effect of redevelopment,” said Bill Brown, director of development services in Esquimalt. “When the local government invests in a project of this caliber, that’s an enormous signal of confidence in the community and the economy.” Brown said the village will be a hub of activity for Esquimalt with a mix of both businesses and residential units. Creating an effective neighbourhood that meets a multitude of needs requires a lot of coordination and planning, but the benefits will be boundless for many people. “It will kind of be Esquimalt’s living room for its residents to come, enjoy coffee and meet and talk about ideas,” said Brown. “It’ll add vibrancy and energy and the enjoyment of eating and being together.” Brown said the purpose of creating a centre of activity such as the village is to get the heart of the town pumping. “We’re very lucky that we have this big open space that’s ready for redevelopment.” Having a neighbourhood such as this in Esquimalt will help to change people’s perception of the town, said Brown. Brown is hoping the village plan will increase the sense of commu-

The Township of Esquimalt hopes to change the lives of its residents by bringing life into its downtown with the Esquimalt Village Plan. Officials hope it will initiate a domino effect of redevelopment. File photo

nity in the downtown core. In addition, he believes such a plan is unique to Greater Victoria, and will therefore cause people to notice Esquimalt and see it in a new way. “Esquimalt has traditionally had a bad image, but I think it’s changing, absolutely. People are beginning to realize Esquimalt’s a pretty nice place,” he said. Rather than being somewhere people pass through on their way to and from work, the village is meant

to create the opportunity for people to create their base in Esquimalt. It will serve as a place where people can live and work. “There’s lots of people that drive by, but I think we’d like those people to … actually live in Esquimalt and walk to work” said Brown. “We’re trying to offer the people of Greater Victoria an alternate way of living.” With a plan for stores, restaurants, banks and a large courtyard, the village is expected to be buzzing

with activity once completed. “You can walk to work, you can walk to all the amenities, and your local shopping is here and there’s transit,” said Brown. “I think it’s part of a trend, people living close to their work, living in higher densities.” The development of the Esquimalt Village project is crucial to getting Esquimalt’s downtown core revitalized,” said Brown. andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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Sir John Franklin set out on his voyage from England in 1845 with one objective: to find the elusive Northwest Passage, which would provide a faster route for ships travelling from Europe to the rich trading grounds of Asia. The voyage around Cape Horn was too long and very dangerous, so England, which by 1845 was the dominant European maritime military and merchant power, The recent discovery of the resting sought a quicker, easier route through the place of one of the two ships involved in as-yet largely unmapped Arctic territories the doomed Franklin Expedition of 1845 that would become part of has garnered a huge amount of Canada. media attention and a great deal North America was not the of excitement from historians, only territory being explored by explorers, politicians and the England at this time. Australia general public alike. The question and New Zealand, Africa, is: why? and Southeast Asia were all In addition to the media furor being “opened” to European across the globe, even Prime exploitation, but most of those Minister Harper has made no who ventured into those regions secret of his enthusiasm for returned home to Europe; or at the hunt for Franklin’s lost least the stories of what became ships, the federal government of them were carried back by has made substantial financial Kate Humble survivors. contributions to the search Maritime History However, Franklin did not efforts which have been ongoing come home. He was 59 years each summer since 2008. old when the 1845 expedition began, So, what makes this project so and a veteran of Arctic exploration. He important? brought with him 129 capable men, and Unlike most of Canadian history, the two ships, HMS Terror and HMS Erebus. story of the Franklin Expedition has been deeply mythologized in the 170 years since These ships were fitted with the best that contemporary industrial technology had the disappearance of the ships and their to offer. crew. The fact that they no doubt suffered Though wooden, Erebus and Terror, terrible deaths in a treacherous, forbidding had iron-clad bows for the icy Arctic landscape struck a nerve with the public seas. They had complex steam engines 170 years ago and continues to do so manufactured by cutting edge rail today.

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John and Jane Franklin: when no word had come from the expedition in three years, Jane. Franklin began to lobby for rescue efforts. The reawakening of interest in Franklin and his expedition provides a window through which Canadians might examine their contemporary relationship with the Arctic. companies, which would not only allow their propellers to maneuver the ships in tight situations, but also pumped hot water through pipes onboard the ship to keep the crew warm. There was a library onboard, and vast arrays of tinned food. If anyone could have survived this voyage, it should have been Franklin. The hubris of the mid-19th century was fueled by rapid advances in industrial technology. The media covered the story by portraying Franklin as a noble hero – a man dissuaded by nothing, who had every confidence that his cutting-edge ships would survive, and he would return home to England with a map of the Northwest Passage. Instead, Canadian weather prevailed. The sea ice was too thick. The boats were immobilized. The crew began to die. None of their technology could save them; indeed there is even a theory that the lead used in soldering the food tins actually hastened the men’s deaths. Inuit stories spoke of ghostly white men labouring in the cold, and of cannibalism amongst survivors. In 1859, a note dating from 1848 was found on King William Island which stated that Franklin was dead, and that the survivors had abandoned the ships and set off south on foot in a desperate attempt to survive. In 1981, three corpses of Franklin’s men were found on Beechey Island, half starved, and displaying lead poisoning. Other remains were later found on King William Island which showed signs of cutmarks on the bones. The Inuit tales of cannibalism seem to have been true. At home in England, when no word had come from the expedition in three years, Mrs. Franklin began to lobby for rescue efforts. The British Admiralty offered a reward of £20,000 (the equivalent of more than $2 million today) for anyone that found Franklin’s missing ships and crew. The loss was a stark reminder of the limitations of human ingenuity and technology when faced with the implacability of nature. Approximately 50 expeditions since

had tried and failed to determine with certainty the fate of those men. Mrs. Franklin became a national heroine in her own right; a valiant, persistent woman who refused to give up hope and for whom popular ballads were composed. Today, the discovery of the Terror is as remarkable as if 170 years from now we were to suddenly find the remains of flight MH370. The drama and tragedy of the Franklin story is once again in the public eye, but the discovery also casts light on some modern concerns. Pragmatically, the issue of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty is tied up in the expedition and though the discovery would likely matter little to rival claimants Russia and Denmark, it has certainly cast our national attention on a remote area with which most Canadians feel little connection. The excitement of the Franklin saga may make us feel more emotionally engaged with our northern territories. The issue of Arctic melt and climate change is also a pressing one, though ironically it has enhanced our capacity for northern exploration and travel. With the alarmingly rapid loss of sheet ice in our north we must also be aware that the Northwest Passage (now potentially navigable for the first time) may become a viable trade route. How will Canada regulate that trade? How can we better protect our Arctic environment? The reawakening of interest in Franklin and his expedition provides a window through which we might examine our contemporary relationship with the Arctic. All of the modern political, technological and environmental questions that it underscores serve as a vivid reminder that history is not just in the past. History is happening right now, and we are the ones writing it. ••• Kate Humble is the interpretive co-ordinator at the Maritime Museum of B.C. The Maritime Museum will be running a regular column on historical and maritime topics. If you have any questions that you would like to see addressed here, please send them to khumble@mmbc.bc.ca.

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4WD

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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17,498

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28,798

B.C. only! Diesel. Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size |and power! Price includes 1 Year Unlimited kms Powertrain Warranty. Stk #C16139

VICTORIA NEWS

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2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088

R YEA

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VICTORIA NEWS

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✔ RIGOROUS 155 POINT INSPECTIONS... We're one of the first dealerships to include full CarProof reports on all vehicles... from roof racks to tires.

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VICTORIA NEWS

Best City

of the

R YEA

choices in year and colour, all within the first 10 model years and rarely exceeding 150,000 kms.

✔ SELECTION SETS US APART... With over 500 vehicles in stock we have one of everything with ✔

Voted

2012

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

✔ THE GO-TO DEALERSHIP FOR CREDIT... We have risen in reputation to become Vancouver Island's #1 Used Car Dealership in Customer Satisfaction with competitive rates and 16 well known lenders.

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Performance driving not just for professionals Victoria – said with a Slamming on your smile, “That was OK, brakes in the pouring but next time I want rain is not something you to hit the brakes that comes naturally to hard.” most drivers. He and fellow instrucSo, when I and other tor Yoshi Hildebrandt, non-professional drivwho gave us classers taking part in the room instruction ahead German Auto Import of time, had laughed Network’s (GAIN) perwhen Pedersen told formance driving school Friday were asked to do Don Descoteau us amateurs anyone breaking a brake pedal just that by an instrucReporting today would get to take tor in the parking lot outside Western Speedway, I felt home the car. Having learned how well antiserious trepidation. After realizing on my first try lock brakes work, we undertook that the Audi S4 I was driving another wet weather handling would, indeed, stop quickly even drill, this time in a BMW 428i. It on the wet concrete, Adam Peder- offered another eye-opening expesen – the certified instructor is the rience in which my driving partpre-owned sales manager at BMW ner, John DaSilva, and I swivelled

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Driver and co-driver in a Mercedes E550 complete a braking challenge during a performance driving course put on by the German Auto Import Group Friday at Western Speedway.

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From the amazing race to racing autocross Alexandra Straub

Toronto, ON.- When you’re doing an Amazing Racestyle activity, picking the proper teammate is the key success. Clearly, I chose improperly. I’ve occasionally watched Amazing Race on TV and as soon as the partnership starts to go sour, the whole thing can go sour. Blood starts to boil. Tension rises. Ratings go up. That’s all part of the game. It’s also part of the fun. Hyundai Fun Day has been an annual event for the last few years. It really needs no explanation because the title says it all. It’s all about fun. That mirth comes in various shapes and sizes and there’s lots to be had. Unless you’re stuck with a partner for an Amazing Race-style challenge who doesn’t even read the clues properly. Or forgets to tell you an important piece of information during the timed activity, like, say, what your next challenge is. With Type-A personality tendencies, the need to be spot-on sometimes takes over. For the better or the worse, that trait has led me to victories in other rally events.

‘‘

I’ve occasionally watched Amazing Race on TV and as soon as the partnership starts to go sour, the whole thing can go sour.

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Alexandra Straub

Sadly, not on Fun Day. In true Canadian fashion, the first challenge was to score three shots on goal. Stick in hand and ball on the floor, part of the parking lot at the revamped Driver Development Track (DDT) at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park was dedicated to the nation’s favourite pastime (and no, it’s not drinking beer.) After completing the challenge, the stick was passed to my partner, who struggled, to say the least. A few minutes later, and quite a few shots on goal, we were finally given our

next clue. Our chariot for this part of the event was the Hyundai Elantra, equipped with a new 2.0L engine equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection, delivering 173 horsepower. He was deemed navigator while I drove. After we found the second clue, I asked him to take a photo of it – as it was outside of the vehicle - so we could look at it. Without even reading what he took a picture of, he said: “There was no clue. It was just a sign. I think we just head back.” I used my vetoing power and asked him to show me the photo of the clue he took. It didn’t say to drive back. Had some cameras been there, it would have made for some nail-biting television. We finally figured it out and kept on trekking. We didn’t have to go too far for any of the given clues, but since we lost a little bit of time at the beginning, I needed to make it up. Putting the Elantra’s acceleration to the test might not have been the instructions we were given, but it was what we had to do.

Making a long-ish story short, we didn’t come out as victors but the day in itself was a win all around. Veloster Turbos were ready and waiting to be driven around the autocross circuit that was specifically designed for us. A parking challenge with the Accent was quite fun: see how fast you can parallel park, pull forward into another spot, back into another, and then cross the finish line.

Hit a cone that marked the area you were supposed to stay in and you’d get additional time put on your score. Unleashing the Genesis V6 coupes on the fresh-faced DDT also had its sensa-

tional perks; complete with manual gearboxes. And when all was said and done, the all-new 2015 Sonata sedan and I would stick around for a few more days in rural Ontario and explore some

of the natural habitat in the Ganaraska region, just east of Toronto. www.hyundaicanada.com

alexandra.straub@ drivewaybc.ca

Pic of the Week A collaborative venture between MINI and the Italian design and body-manufacturing specialist Touring Superleggera has produced this eye-catching prototype. The compact two-seater roadster will make its premiere appearance at the Paris Auto Show this coming weekend. If it goes into production will be a radical departure from the current MINI shape. England, and offer an account of his drive through the EuroTunnel to France in an Infiniti Q50. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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