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The City of Victoria is months away from applying for a supervised drug consumption site in the downtown core, says Coun. Marianne Alto. Alto made the announcement at an all-candidates meeting discussing homelessness, housing and poverty. The meeting, held Thursday at the Downtown Community Centre, was sponsored by three social services agencies. Alto expects the city to make an application within six months, followed by about a year of advocacy and organization. No site has been chosen. Supervised drug consumption sites, also known as supervised drug injection sites, are legally sanctioned and medically supervised facilities designed to reduce nuisance from public drug use and provide a hygienic and stress-free environment for illicit drug users when consuming drugs. “It’s absolutely essential,” Alto said. “A community supervised consumption service has all the (services)

which will save lives.” Candidates at the meeting were also asked to stand if they supported a supervised drug consumption site. Only Coun. Geoff Young remained seated. During question period a recovering addict asked mayoral candidate Stephen Andrew what’s the motivation behind a safe injection site. “To me, it’s putting a blanket over addiction,” the woman said. “I’m wondering where the recovery comes in?” Andrew, who advocates establishing a recovery centre in Greater Victoria, said it involves a two-prong approach: intervention and rehabilitation. “We can’t just allow people to go into the safe consumption site use and just assume that is going to change the cycle,” he said. “We need to intervene. If we don’t intervene and assist the people that are using that facility, (drug abuse) is just going to continue. I disagree that we need a safe consumption site by itself.” The civic election is Nov. 15.

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Taking her seat First to find a seat, Baljit Chandel, looks around before the start of of a community citizenship ceremony at the Royal B.C. Museum on Thursday. Thirty-five Greater Victoria residents became citizens during the special ceremony held in celebration of Canada’s Citizenship Week.

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Welcome to the three-ring circus. Victoria’s first civic all-candidates meeting turned into a free-forall Thursday. The meeting was jolted with spontaneous outbursts, and, yes, there was even a clown. Changes the Clown (Rob Duncan) showed up at the meeting in a clown outfit and a red nose. Twenty-four candidates running for council and mayor took part in the meeting that debated issues on homelessness, housing and poverty at the Downtown Community Centre, sponsored by three social

services agencies: Victoria Cool Aid Society, Our Place Society and Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. CBC’s Gregor Craigie was a perfect ringmaster (um, moderator) as he attempted to keep calm among the candidates and audience and keep the debate respectful. Each candidate was given 30 seconds to introduce themselves, followed by a question and answer period. It took about 30 minutes before the jabs started when mayoral candidate Riga Godron was making comments toward fellow mayoral candidate Stephen Andrew. Andrew, on more than one occasion, called her behaviour “offensive.” But that was just the start. About one hour into the meeting, mayoral

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candidate David Shebib, who is running in all 13 municipalities in the south Island, stormed out of the meeting. “I’d like to say one thing before I leave. I think this is completely crazy,” he said. “If you think this process is going to settle anything, you all have lost it. There is no sense here at all.” Catcalls from the audience prompted Godron to start yelling about homelessness

and sleeping in cars. Craigie urged everyone to calm down. “Let’s respect what other people have to say,” Craigie said. The civic election is Nov. 15. klaird@blackpress.ca

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To accommodate maintenance, the stairwell at View Street Parkade will be closed on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 23. During the work, all levels of the parkade will remain open and will be accessible by elevator and driving lanes. Signs will be posted. In the event of an emergency, the parkade stairwell will be made available. View Street Parkade is located at 743 View St. between Blanshard and Douglas streets.

Eleven-month-old Victoria resident Kailey Fallan enjoys her first trip to the pumpkin patch at Galey’s Farms on Sunday. The annual Pumpkinfest event attracted thousands of visitors throughout the weekend, as temperatures soared to an unseasonal 23C on Sunday. The Galey Farms event continues Oct. 26 and 27, where a few tricks have been added to the popular train ride, corn maze and hay wagon that make it a must-do for families across the Capital Region. Head to Galey’s (4150 Blenkinsop Rd.) anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Business group OK’d for five years The Downtown Victoria Business Association has been renewed for another five-year term. The renewal process, which started in August, approved the DVBA’s continued operation on behalf of more than 1,500 downtown businesses and 775 property owners. “We are very appreciative of the vote of confidence we’ve received from our members,” said DVBA chair Fran Hobbis.

NDP launches childcare plan Victoria MPs Murray Rankin and Randall Garrison met with families at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre Friday to discuss the NDP’s childcare plan to create and maintain one million affordable childcare spaces across Canada. The goal is to ensure parents don’t pay more than $15-a-day for a childcare space.

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For those who have ever texted or used a mobile phone while walking down the street, Preventable B.C. has a message for you. If pedestrians are using any one of 25 particular apps on their phones in the busiest intersections in Victoria, a message will appear within the app warning them to think about what they’re doing. “What we’ve done is we’ve used technology to put up a digital geofence. So it’s like a boundary around that intersection and it extends out 250 metres,” said Ian Pike, Preventable B.C. co-executive

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ans are injured in car crashes on average every year in B.C. Of that, 60 are killed,” said Pike. “More than half of all pedestrian conflicts where they’re hot and injured or killed is from disobedience to the traffic signal.” Preventable B.C.’s singular goal is to reduce preventable injuries in the province through social marketing campaigns, Pike said. “The current campaign acknowledges that if you’re walking as a pedestrian in an environment where there is traffic to be thought about and avoided, then you should not be trying to accomplish the task of texting or speaking on the phone at the same time,” Pike said.

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Victoria tenor Ken Lavigne rented Carnegie Hall in New York to perform five years ago. Now, he’s set his sights on Australia’s Sydney Opera House.

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Ken Lavigne is an accomplished operatic tenor singer from Victoria who has performed all around the world and for notable people such as Oprah Winfrey, Prince Charles and David Foster. Before achieving his success in the music business, Lavigne used to supplement his income with construction work. “What I realized was no one gives you a standing ovation after you finish drywalling their basement,” Lavigne said. Career-wise, Lavigne now focuses solely on music and the energy he gets from performing. “I enjoy every aspect of it,” Lavigne said. In 2009, he checked an item off his bucket list when he performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Lavigne raised $250,000 to rent the iconic hall, where he performed for 1,200 people. “I just had fallen in love with the space and the idea of becoming part of the great history of performances gone on at

Carnegie Hall,” said Lavigne. Lavigne’s new goal is to rent and perform at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Australia next fall. “I remember at the end of the Carnegie Hall experience saying I’m never doing this again,” Lavigne said, adding all of the business and paperwork involved was outside his area of expertise. However, this has not stopped him from pursuing the Sydney Opera House. “I realized if I did it once, maybe I can do it again,” he said. “I realized in this journey, maybe it’s not supposed to be easy. Maybe you’re supposed to have to work as hard as you possibly can and harder still to put the effort in to make your dreams come true.” Since accomplishing his Carnegie Hall dream, Lavigne has been touring North America singing and talking about his journey. “It’s a concert with a few personal vignettes of my story and what I’ve done,” Lavigne said. “There were many twists and turns and unexpected events. And I found that when I tell the

story, I’m not just reliving it for myself, but I think it’s an inspiring journey for many people who maybe were a little too afraid to take things on themselves.” He said helping others gain the courage to go after their dreams. Besides inspiring the public, Lavigne has also had an influence on his own children. His two eldest children of three, Grace, 10, and Lucy, 9, are also singers and will be featured on Lavigne’s upcoming Christmas album, Comfort and Joy. “They put me to shame, because I step up to the microphone and I’m over-prepared and … I’m hypercritical, and they just come up and sing on the mark and they just nail it. It’s incredible.” Comfort and Joy comes out Nov. 1. Lavigne will be performing songs from his new album on Dec. 8 at the Royal Theatre. The show is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at rmts. bc.ca/events/ken-lavigne-royaltheatre. editor@vicnews.com

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Fear, stigma around Ebola A B.C. company is playing a small role in the battle against the newest health scourge that is tearing through Africa and threatens to spread elsewhere. Tekmira Pharmaceuticals has linked up with an international consortium that includes representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Medecins Sans Frontieres to advance its development of a vaccine for Ebola. Other companies are also working on vaccines. Some, including Tekmira’s, have reportedly already been used to treat patients, foreshortening the often long and arduous trials and regulatory approvals process. The need to stem the epidemic is that urgent. If the epidemic isn’t stopped, it could soon become endemic, a disease that will be forever entrenched in a region, ready to spread in a moment’s inattention. WHO estimates there could be 1.4 million cases of Ebola in West Africa by the end of January. Meanwhile, there have been only a trickle of volunteers among the medical community of the western world. The fear and stigma hearkens back to the early days of AIDS. “We talk about stigma and ignorance in Liberia, but let’s be frank, there’s plenty of stigma and ignorance in our own countries, and irrational fear of being on the ground. We have an obligation to counter that fear,” Sheldon Yett, the UNICEF country representative in Liberia, told the The Globe and Mail. Hopefully, more will have the courage to volunteer. When proper precautions are taken, there is very low risk among those working at Ebola treatment centres. Ebola is an awful, frequently fatal disease. But we must act quickly and decisively, and not let fear prevent us tackling what could soon become the AIDS of our era. 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.

One last holdup on railway tracks “Hands up.” That famous command is attributed to Bill Miner, an American career criminal who is also credited with B.C.’s first train robbery, at Silverdale on the Mission border in 1910. A more genteel, and of course perfectly legal, trackside transfer of wealth is underway in the B.C. legislature. It’s called the Canadian Pacific Railway Tom Fletcher (Stone and B.C. Views Timber) Settlement Act, and it provides for taxpayers to hand over $19 million to CP Rail to settle a lawsuit over historic logging, rock and gravel rights given to B.C.’s pioneering railway builders. Students of B.C. history will know that while Bill Miner got the headlines, it was the early coal, lumber and railway barons who really made out like bandits. And CP Rail inherited some of this by 1912 when it took over three early railways that had been granted vast tracts of provincial Crown land. Deputy Premier Rich Coleman revealed the settlement in the legislature this month. It seems that when CP Rail took over the B.C. Southern Railway Company, the Columbia and Kootenay Railway

and Navigation Company and the Columbia and Western Railway Company, there were some clerical errors along the way. “I am pleased that Canadian Pacific Railway and the province have recently reached an agreement regarding the disputed ownership and value of timber and stone rights on 145,000 hectares of Crown land and 68,000 hectares of private land in the Kootenay and Okanagan regions,” Coleman told the legislature. “The province granted land to three railway companies between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize railway construction. These railway companies reserved timber and stone rights for their own use when they sold the land to third parties in the early 1900s. These reservations were not recognized in many subsequent land transactions, and many of them were not registered in the current land title system.” These discrepancies came to light in the early 2000s. They involve some 1,600 properties, so you can imagine the lawyer fees that would be accumulated to sort through those in court. And Coleman’s statement suggests that the government has conceded its records are in error, rather than those of the railways. Given the Wild West ways of B.C.’s early settlement and railway development, it’s not surprising there were some loose ends. For a fascinating look at this period, I recommend Barrie Sanford’s book

Steel Rails and Iron Men (Whitecap Books, 1990). Sanford recounts the fateful decision of the CPR to turn north at Medicine Hat and push Canada’s defining railway through the Kicking Horse Pass, leaving the mineralrich Kootenay region open to competitors for rail freight service. A key figure of those days is James Dunsmuir, who inherited his family coal fortune and served as B.C. premier from 1900 to 1902. He ended up owning a large part of Vancouver Island in exchange for building the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, which he sold to the CPR in 1905, the same year he locked out miners in his coal operations for their push to organize a union. Dunsmuir’s hard line provided a boost for a rival, James Jerome Hill, who built the Great Northern Railway in the 1890s and later quit the CPR board in a bitter feud. Hill was happy to supply coal from Fernie. Dunsmuir took a turn as B.C.’s eighth Lieutenant Governor, sold his coal business and retired to his estate, Hatley Castle, which is now part of Royal Roads University. He is buried at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery. As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in. ••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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LETTERS Writer’s wants unreasonable Re: Councillor fails on chemtrails (Letters, Oct. 15) Kudos to Ben Isitt for prioritizing his work as councillor and the extra time he spends on assisting residents of the City of Victoria with their individual projects and concerns. Letter-writer Gregory Hartnell’s expectation to have a paid elected official become his own personal research assistant for fringe science is completely nonsensical and an unreasonable expectation. Mr. Isitt is an approachable, reasonable, intelligent and accommodating city councillor. I applaud him for the numerous achievements he has been a part of on council and for the work he does in the community in his own spare time. If Mr. Hartnell is as concerned about “chemtrails” as he states, I would recommend he conduct his own research and data gathering first and then present the results to council rather than expect others to do all the work for him. Michael Sharpe Victoria

News’ civic election coverage questioned When I see a poster-sized, front-page photo of Stephen Andrew, one of eight candidates for mayor of Victoria, I can’t help but think Victoria News is showing it’s favouritism and political bias (Making it a race, Oct. 15). Once an election is underway, it’s standard practice for newspapers to give scrupulously equal treatment to all candidates and let the readers make up their own mind.

The four thumbprint photos are dwarfed by the large photo of former journalist Andrew. One of the tiny photos is of David Shebib, a fringe candidate if I every saw one, and no photos or editorial reference are to be seen of candidates Riga Godorn and Jason Ross. As for the editorial copy: Andrew is front and centre at the start of the front-page article, and Shebib gets disproportionate coverage at the end of the story. Meanwhile, former provincial cabinet minister Ida Chong, arguably the most qualified candidate and best to provide a strong change in leadership at city hall, barely garners four lines. All the while, Changes the Clown earned several lines of editorial coverage for some reason. The race is on for the mayoralty: So, there should be equitable editorial and photo coverage, otherwise, you are showing favouritism and bias. I can only hope things will improve and the Victoria News will make some positive and fairminded contribution to the election issues and debate. Stan Bartlett Victoria Editor’s note: Similar sized photos and stories were given to Ida Chong and Dean Fortin when they both declared their intentions to run for the mayoralty.

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and families Over the next three issues, the Victoria News will look at the effect childhood cancer has on a family, from the devastating diagnosis to the financial and emotional hardships that follow. We also take a look at where families can get help, and the special relationships that form between health--care professionals and families.

Today Alicen Chow and Coll Gordon were taken aback when their six-year-old daughter Islay Mei Gordon was diagnosed with leukemia a year ago. A year of medical procedures and tests followed.

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Islay Mei Gordon, 6, cuddles with her younger brother Oban Li. Islay Mei was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She is now in remission.

‘The diagnosis was terrifying’

Oct. 24 Five-yearold Melia Christenson was a happy, rambunctious little girl. Her first symptoms of cancer was a tummy ache. The diagnosis later revealed Wilms’ Tumour.

Oct. 29 Anne Carrelli is a pediatric oncology nurse at Victoria General Hospital. She’s part of a team of nurses, doctors and social workers who treat children with cancer. “You can’t help but get invested in every family because kids are kids – and they just want to get better,” Carrelli says.

Kevin Laird

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Labour Day backyard barbecue a year ago is one Alicen Chow will never forget. Her daughter, Islay Mei Gordon, was playing with other children and fell from a tree. It didn’t appear to be a big deal at the time, but it would soon spiral the young family into a fight for life. Soon after the fall, Islay began to limp and complain of a sore back. A trip to the doctor identified nothing out of the ordinary. As the weeks passed, Islay started getting more peculiar aches and pains. She developed an odd rash on her shoulder and the pains in her knees and back were continuing to get worse, and when she woke up in the morning she was often so stiff she could hardly get out of bed. Finally after weeks consulting with doctors and other health professionals, it was discovered Islay had leukemia.

“[The diagnosis] was terrifying,” Chow said. “I think we probably thought it was a death sentence at the time.” Islay was rushed to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to begin cancer treatment. The first 24 hours were a whirlwind of activity as Islay underwent treatment. For the family, it opened an unexpected new world of learning medical terminology and understanding the cancer. “You quickly move from ‘I can’t believe this is happening’ to being inundated with information. You really don’t get a chance to catch your breath,” Chow said. Islay faced the first days with a lot of courage for a six year old as doctors and nurses poked and prodded her in the early stages of the cancer treatment. Chow was surprised how well Islay held up. “The moment we got [at the hospital] they made it really easy. They treat children with remarkable respect,” Chow said. “They made it as easy as they could and she did really well.” Anne Correlli, a pediatric oncology nurse at Victoria General Hospital, said family is so important when a child is dealing with cancer. The family is considered a part of the health team. “We try to build that trust with the families so they trust themselves and so when they are here and looking at numbers on the machine that we can reinforce with them it’s not just

about the numbers but what they see in their child,” Correlli said. After a few weeks at B.C. Children’s Hospital, Islay returned home and began taking day treatment at Victoria General Hospital. Islay has been in remission since mid-January and returned to Grade 1 at Keating elementary school in September. The hardship of dealing with cancer is not just the disease, but how it changes family life. Chow said her family was lucky they didn’t have to spend more time in Vancouver, so they didn’t face a lot of financial hardships. Still, there were incidents that came up where they had to ask groups like Make-a-Wish and the B.C. Childhood Cancer Parents’ Association for help. Chow, who is in the public service, now works two to three days a week at home. Her husband, Coll Gordon, has returned to his small law practice. Chow said she doubts her family life will ever be the same. “The biggest change is you develop this new normal, but it does quickly become part of your everyday routine.” she said. “Everything changed. There’s no going back. The sense of invincibility is gone.” klaird@blackpress.ca

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1,500

The number of childhood cancer cases diagnosed each year in Canada.

70%

Percentage of children diagnosed with cancer who become long-term survivors. The majority of them are considered cured.

10%

In the early 1950s, less than 10 percent of childhood cancer patients could be cured.

75% The cure rate of childhood cancers. Leukemia leads the success charge with close to a 90 per cent overall cure rate.

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Big-box stores excluded from liquor sales Large grocery stores are the only retailers eligible to add a separate liquor store under new B.C. government regulations set to take effect next spring. To qualify for a space to sell alcoholic beverages, stores must have at least 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of floor space and groceries as 75 per cent of their sales, Justice Minister Suzanne Anton Government of B.C. announced last week. Artist’s rendering of a separate liquor store space attached to a grocery store. The restrictions are designed to exclude gen- venience stores, according mitted to create a “store or “co-brand” with liquor within a store” with sepa- stores outside their existing eral merchandise and “big to a ministry statement. Eligible stores will be per- rate cash registers and staff, facilities. box” stores as well as con-

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The government plans to maintain its cap on the number of liquor stores, with 670 private stores now in operation. Liquor stores are currently restricted to relocating no more than five kilometres from their original location, but that restriction is being lifted so a licence can be sold or moved anywhere in the province. That would allow existing government or private liquor stores to relocate in partnership with grocery stores, while maintaining the regulation that no two liquor outlets can be closer

together than one kilometre. Licensing to sell B.C. wine directly from grocery store shelves, a second recommendation from a provincewide consultation on liquor policy reform conducted earlier this year, is still being studied. Anton said the system “strikes a balance of added convenience for consumers and support for B.C.’s business sector, while at the same time respecting health and public safety considerations.” editor@vicnews.com

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Victoria Car Share Co-op is in the process of merging with a Vancouver-based cooperative car share company. Formed in 1996, Victoria Car Share has 23 cars in its fleet and 800 members. The depreciation of value of these cars costs the co-op a lot of money, said Tom Berkhout, Victoria Car Share chair. “We’re not a booming business. The majority of the time we’ve broken even and some years we don’t even do that,” said Berkhout. “The reason is the depreciation of our cars. You have to replace them every five to seven years, which means the value of the business is dropping because of the depreciation.” Berkhout said in order to expand car sharing in Victoria, they have to be able to buy new cars and update the technology in the cars. “When you’re just a break-

even business to start with, having to invest dollars with the hopes of getting more revenues is sticking your neck out pretty far,” said Berkhout. This sparked the idea of merging with Modo. “It allows us to get to the next level of car sharing,” said Berkhout, adding that the cars will be newer since Modo replaces its cars every three to five years and the technology in their cars is more advanced. The name Victoria Car Share Co-op will be no more, with Modo replacing it. “All the corporate decisions would be coming out of Vancouver, but there would be a very strong Victoria presence for Modo,” said Berkhout. Having Modo in Greater Victoria as well as Greater Vancouver will allow members to easily use cars in either place, he said. “[Modo is] much bigger than we are, but they’re a cooperative and we’re a cooperative” said Berkhout “It’s not some big private money-making corporation that’s taking us over. It’s a

regionally-based cooperative.” Nathalie Baudoin, CEO of Modo, said she thinks the transition will be easy, because the two companies are a “natural fit” together. Started in 1996, the same year as Victoria Car Share, Modo has a fleet of 365 cars and 11,000 members in Greater Vancouver. “The biggest benefit is going to be for the Victoria members to really use our state of the art technology,” said Baudoin. “For me, I’m very excited about the merger because it’s a bigger territory, and it helps us grow faster. It helps us grow the movement of car sharing.” The merger is expected to take place next spring, but first Victoria Car Share members must vote on it, said Berkhout, adding the company will go to the members in January or February to discuss if they accept the proposal or not. “So far the response we’ve got has been very positive from our membership,” said Berkhout.

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Community Calendar Wednesday, Oct. 22 Clawthorpe Park Playground open house. Oaklands Elementary School, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4 to 7 p.m. All-Candidates Panel for Greater Victoria School District trustees. Esquimalt secondary school, 847 Colville Rd., 7 to 9 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 25 Harvest Celebration. Join in the celebration of the Victoria Seed Library’s first year with music, seeds, apple cider and fun. Victoria Public Library Central Branch courtyard, 735 Broughton St., 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 26 Pumpkin Swim. Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St., 1 to 3 p.m. .

Tuesday, Oct. 28 All-Candidates Panel – focusing on alternative energy sources, food security and sewage solutions. Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Rd., 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29 James Bay New Horizons 40th anniversary celebration. Harbour Towers, 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets $40, please call 250-386-3035.

Friday, Oct. 31 Halloween Bonfire with children’s activities. Archie Browning Sports Centre (back parking lot), 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 6 to 9 p.m. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate available by donation. Halloween Spook at the English Inn. There will be a trick or treat walk in the English Village, hot dogs, hot chocolate, popcorn and plenty of spooky entertainment. English Inn, 5 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 All-Candidates Panel, sponsored by Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce. Esquimalt High School, 847 Colville Rd., 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 10 Mayoral Candidates Debate on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Our Place, 919 Pandora Ave., 7 to 9 p.m.

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Workshops, music mark library month October is Canadian Library Month and this year the Greater Victoria Public Library is celebrating the many ways our libraries inspire us. GVPL has plenty of reason to celebrate; according to the latest Canadian Urban Libraries Council statistics, its circulation ranks as the highest per capita in Canada. GVPL also had program attendance of more than 70,000 people last year. “Our goal is to have something to inspire everyone,” said Maureen Sawa, GVPL CEO. “Whether you visit us in person or online – to borrow books, read the newspaper, download music, attend a family storytime or get computer help – our libraries provide our community with a sense of belonging and encourage the joy of learning and discovery.” GVPL is celebrating with events through-

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING NOTICE OF ADVANCE AND VOTING DAY OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect, for a four (4) year-term commencing December, 2014 terminating after the election held in 2018 in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act and the School Act, to fill the offices of Trustee on the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) and that the persons nominated as candidates at the Election by Voting, and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES - NINE TO BE ELECTED: Surname Given Names Residential Address DUNCAN Nicole 309-770 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 0B8 FERRIS Tom 2811 Prior Street, Victoria, B.C. V8T 3Y2 HORSMAN Bev 3931 Rainbow Street, Victoria, B.C. V8X 2A3 LEONARD Elaine 7640 Wallace Drive, Saanichton, B.C. V8M1N5 LORING-KUHANGA Edith 4169 Quadra Street, Victoria, B.C. V8X 1L3 MacINTOSH Ruth #2-1241 Balmoral Road, Victoria, B.C. V8T 1B2 McNALLY Diane 353A Linden Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8V 4G1 NOHR Deborah 943 Hampshire Road, Victoria, B.C. V8S 3S4 ORCHERTON Peg 2653 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, B.C. V8T 3H1 PAYNTER Rob 1333 George Street, Victoria, B.C. V8S1A8 RIZZUTI John 4019 Hollyridge Place, Victoria, B.C. V8N 5Z8 WATTERS Jordan 618 Coleos Place, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 6G7 WHITEAKER Ann 1245 Chapman Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 2T7 General Voting Day will be opened on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to qualified electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) at the following places: The Corporation of the City of Victoria Burnside Campus Cook Street Village Activity Centre Central Baptist Church Sir James Douglas Elementary School Victoria High School Margaret Jenkins School James Bay New Horizons Centre James Bay Community School St Barnabas Church Oaklands Elementary School Quadra Elementary School Gymnasium Victoria West School

3130 Jutland Road 380 Cook Street 833 Pandora Avenue 401 Moss Street 1260 Grant Street 1824 Fairfield Road 234 Menzies Street 140 Oswego Street 1525 Begbie Street 2827 Belmont Avenue 3031 Quadra Street 750 Front Street

The Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt The Gymnasium, Esquimalt Recreation Centre

527 Fraser Street

The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay Monterey Centre Monterey Middle School Gymnasium Emmanuel Baptist Church

1442 Monterey Avenue 851 Monterey Avenue 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Road

That portion of the Corporation of the District of Saanich lying within School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Campus View Elementary School 3900 Gordon Head Road Cedar Hill Middle School 3910 Cedar Hill Road Cloverdale Traditional School 3427 Quadra Street Cordova Bay Elementary School 5238 Cordova Bay Road Doncaster Elementary School 1525 Rowan Street Frank Hobbs Elementary School 3875 Haro Road Glanford Middle School 4140 Glanford Avenue Gordon Head Middle School 1671 Kenmore Road Hillcrest Elementary School 4421 GreentreeTerrace Lochside Elementary School 1145 Royal Oak Drive Prospect Lake Elementary School 321 Prospect Lake Road Reynolds Secondary School 3963 Borden Street Royal Oak Middle School 751 Travino Lane Spectrum Community School 957 Burnside Road West Tillicum Elementary School 3155 Albina Street Victoria Pacific Rim Alliance Church 1792 Townley Street The Town of View Royal View Royal Elementary School Gymnasium Eagle View Elementary School

218 Helmcken Road 97 Talcott Road

That portion of the District of Highlands lying within School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Highlands Community Halll 729 Finlayson Arm Road That portion of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area lying within School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) View Royal Elementary School Music Room 218 Helmcken Road And such voting places shall be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES shall be available at the following places on the dates and hours stated: FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA – AT VICTORIA CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE (DOUGLAS AND PANDORA) on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Monday, November 10, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M., at Our Place Society 919 Pandora Avenue on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M and at UVIC (UVIC Student Union Building), 3800 Finnerty Road on Thursday, November 6, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT - AT THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT MUNICIPAL HALL, 1229 Esquimalt Road, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY - AT THE OAK BAY MUNICIPAL HALL, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 and Wednesday November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and at the Student Union Building, University of Victoria on Thursday November 6th, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY: At OAK BAY LODGE, 2251 Cadboro Bay Road on Friday, November 7, 2014 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL, 770 Vernon Avenue, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Monday, November 10, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., at CEDAR HILL GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE, 1400 Derby Road, on Tuesday November 4, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., at SAANICH COMMONWEALTH PLACE, 4636 Elk Lake Drive on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., at PEARKES RECREATION CENTRE, 3100 Tillicum Road on Thursday, November 6, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., at the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, STUDENT UNION BUILDING, 3800 Finnerty Road, on Thursday, November 6, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M., at the CORDOVA BAY UNITED CHURCH, 813 Claremont Avenue, on Friday November 7, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. and at GORDON HEAD RECREATION CENTRE, 4100 Lambrick Way on Friday, November 7, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES DISTRICT OF SAANICH On Monday, November 3, 2014, at the VICTORIAN AT FELTHAM, 1773 Feltham Road between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M., on Monday, November 3, 2014, at The VICTORIAN AT MCKENZIE, 4000 Douglas Street between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 PM., on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the BERWICK ROYAL OAK, 4680 Elk Lake Drive between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M., on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the BERWICK HOUSE, 4062 Shelbourne Street between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 PM. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at HIGHGATE LODGE, 1538 Cedar Hill Cross Road between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.., on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at THE CEDARS/DAWSON HEIGHTS, 3710 Cedar Hill Road between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M., and on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at THE KENSINGTON , 3965 Shelbourne Street between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL - AT THE VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL HALL, 45 VIEW ROYAL AVENUE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 13, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT OF HIGHLANDS - AT THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY HALL, 729 FINLAYSON ARM ROAD Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE RURAL PORTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) LYING WITHIN JUAN de FUCA ELECTORAL AREA OF THE CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT - AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 62 (SOOKE) BOARD OFFICES, 3143 JACKLIN ROAD, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. NOTE: SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOTS ARE PART OF THE BALLOTS OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY, DISTRICT OF SAANICH AND CITY OF VICTORIA AND MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR MAIL IN BALLOTS UPON REQUEST TO THE MUNICIPALITY AT WHICH YOU MAY WISH TO VOTE. ELECTOR REGISTRATION To register as an elector at the time of voting, you will be required to make a declaration stating that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • Resident of BC for a least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • Resident or registered owner of real property in the School District for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this twenty second (22nd) day of October, 2014. Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Victoria will get front row view of a partial solar eclipse Victoria has a ringside seat to a partial eclipse of the sun on Thursday (Oct. 23). The moon will cast a shadow on Earth in the afternoon when it passes in front of the sun. A total eclipse will not be seen at any location on the planet, however, the westernmost and northernmost areas of North America are the best places to view the rare astronomical event. In Greater Victoria, the eclipse at its peak will reach a maximum coverage of 55 per cent. The event begins in the early afternoon when the sun is still high in the sky. Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Victoria Centre plan to have their telescopes and viewing equipment out on Mount Tolmie for the event. The moon will move across the face of the sun as seen from Victoria starting at 1:32 p.m. and ending at 4:19 p.m. Solar eclipses should only be viewed through specially filtered telescopes or filtered glasses. Looking at solar eclipses without this equipment could result in serious damage to the eyes. RASC

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Notice Of Election By Voting and Notice Of Advance Voting Opportunities and Notice Of Other Voting PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Esquimalt that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six (6) Councillors, and nine (9) School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor – One (1) to be elected

Surname ATTRILL DESJARDINS DUCKER SHEBIB

Usual Name Scott Barbara John David

Residential Address or Jurisdiction of Residence #24 - 850 Admirals Rd., Esquimalt, BC V9A 2P1 204 - 453 Head St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 5S1 484 Nelson St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 6P4 5090 West Saanich Rd., Victoria, BC V9E 2E7

Councillor – Six (6) to be elected

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A partial eclipse of the sun can be viewed by Esquimalt and Victoria residents tomorrow (Oct. 23)

members will use the proper filters when viewing the eclipse. editor@vicnews.com

Didi hosts Program helps families improve 2-for-1 ‘quality of life’ with dementia fundraiser The Didi Society is helping Victoria’s George Jay elementary school and a women’s cooperative in a unique fundrasing project. The Global to Local campaign provides much needed school supplies to local children while supporting a women’s cooperative in northern India. “The pencil cases were purchased from one of our women’s groups in India. Supporting fair trade and these women enables them to return to school, further develop their product lines and provide for their families,” says Julia Norman, Didi Society executive director. “With a $1,000 donation from Fortis B.C., and supplies from 3M Canada and Opus Art Supplies we were able to provide (more than) 75 students in Victoria with the school supplies their families could not afford.” The Didi Society is a Victoria-based not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable international development by empowering women globally and educating locally.

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A free educational program will help Victoria families and caregivers who are living with the impact of a diagnosis of dementia. Shaping the Journey: Living with Dementia will be presented by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. starting in November. “Participants will learn strategies to live with changes and maximize quality of life,” says Emily Pridham, the Society’s First Link program co-ordinator for Greater Victoria. “They’ll also review information needed to plan for the future.” As an additional benefit, participants will meet others going through similar experiences. “Education allows you to gain an understanding of what you and your family members are faced with, giving you the skills and confidence to maintain quality of life, both now and in the future,” says Pridham. “It helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to

live well with dementia.” Shaping the Journey is designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It is also intended for care partners, family members, or friends. In five consecutive two-hour Wednesday morning sessions from Nov. 12 through Dec. 10, the program will cover: The Brain and Dementia; Hearing the Diagnosis; Maintaining your General Health; Life After Diagnosis; Planning Ahead; Maintaining your Spirit. Sessions run from 10 a.m. to noon at Hillside Seniors Health Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave. Pre-registration is required. For information, please contact Emily Pridham at 250-382-2033 or epridham@alzheimerbc.org. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, visit the Alzheimer Society of B.C. website at www.alzheimerbc.org.

Surname BRAME BURTON-KRAHN HUNDLEBY LAVERGNE LIBERCHUK LOW McKIE MORRISON O’CONNOR SALTER SCHINBEIN STEFFLER

Usual Name Meagan Beth Lynda Rod Olga Susan Bob Tim Brenda Mark David Josh

Surname DUNCAN FERRIS HORSMAN LEONARD LORING-KUHANGA MacINTOSH McNALLY NOHR ORCHERTON PAYNTER RIZZUTI WATTERS WHITEAKER

Usual Name Nicole Tom Bev Elaine Edith Ruth Diane Deborah Peg Rob John Jordan Ann

Residential Address or Jurisdiction of Residence 442 Grafton St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 6S3 1101 Hadfield Ave., Victoria, BC V9A 5N6 816 Elrick Place, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4T1 485 Fraser St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 6H2 404 - 885 Ellery St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 4R8 Esquimalt, BC 954 Lampson Place, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5A1 208-1315 Esquimalt Rd., Esquimalt, BC V9A 3P5 5 - 704 Rockheights Ave., Victoria, BC V9A 6H8 214 - 453 Head St., Victoria, BC V9A 5S1 211- 925 Esquimalt Rd., Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M7 Esquimalt, BC

School Trustee – Nine (9) to be elected Residential Address or Jurisdiction of Residence 309-770 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC V8W 0B8 2811 Prior St., Victoria, BC V8T 3Y2 3931 Rainbow St., Victoria, BC V8X 2A3 7640 Wallace Dr., Saanichton, BC V8M1N5 4169 Quadra St., Victoria, BC V8X 1L3 #2-1241 Balmoral Rd., Victoria, BC V8T 1B2 353A Linden Ave., Victoria, BC V8V 4G1 943 Hampshire Rd., Victoria, BC V8S 3S4 2653 Cedar Hill Rd., Victoria, BC V8T 3H1 1333 George St., Victoria, BC V8S1A8 4019 Hollyridge Place, Victoria, BC V8N 5Z8 618 Coleos Place, Victoria, BC V8Z 6G7 1245 Chapman St., Victoria, BC V8V 2T7

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Esquimalt that a non-binding vote will be held on the following two (2) questions: (1) Are you in favour of the Township of Esquimalt exploring options to achieve efficiencies by further sharing some services with other municipalities? Yes or No (2) Are you in favour of exploring the reduction of the number of municipalities within Greater Victoria through amalgamation? Yes or No

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Township of Esquimalt on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Esquimalt Recreation Centre Gymnasium 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt, BC ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 & Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Esquimalt Municipal Hall Council Chambers 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Township of Esquimalt for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. A Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form is available at the Municipal Hall or on the municipal website. For further information on the voting process, please visit www.esquimalt.ca/elections or contact: Anja Nurvo, Chief Election Officer, 250-414-7135 or Deborah Liske, Deputy Chief Election Officer, 250-414-7136 or Email: elections@esquimalt.ca Anja Nurvo, Chief Election Officer

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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 13, 2014, on Esquimalt Road at Harbour Road, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $4,620.05 CAD and $10 USD, both on or about 01:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2356, 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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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BEEF FARM GATE SALES. 1516 Mt. Douglas Cross Rd. Hours Friday & Saturday 10-4. Naturally raised, hormone free beef. Individual cuts sold, sharp, frozen & double wrapped. (250)477-3321.

FALL CLEARANCE SALE50% Off All Plants. October 1 to 30. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave.

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VIEW ROYAL Victoria’s Hidden Gem!

BEAR MTN area - 2 bdrms in new house, grnd floor. NS/NP. Laundry. $1100. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755.

FREE ITEMS FREE FIREWOOD 11 panels of fencing, you pick-up. (250)544-6117.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 TOPIARY plants, $40. New Women’s size 11 brown winter boots, $50. 778-440-3334. DECORATIVE PLANT pots; 2 lrg pots $10 ea., 3 sm. $7 ea; 5 window screens 39”x30.5”, $4 ea; dog crate $20. (250)658-3948. FIREPLACE TOOLS, $20. wood holder, $10. 6 crochet items $50/all. (250)595-6734. FIREWOOD- old fencing, 5’H, inclds some posts, All $25. You Pick-up. (250)995-3201. INGLIS WHITE, portable dishwasher, good cond., $95. Call (250)884-7133. LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $38. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. PIANO “KOHLER and Campbell” (USA) KC245, walnut, matching bench, 7 yrs factory warranty, mint cond. $1500. Call Sylvia, 250-721-1802. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.norwoodsamills.com/400ot

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

REAL ESTATE

POPCORN MACHINE- 6Litre, $5, box of 16 glass tumblers, $5. Call (250)654-0907.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Sooke: Lrg 1 Bdrm + den grnd floor suite, f/p, laundry room, storage. all incl, pets OK $820 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337

TOWNHOUSES 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.

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING MT. DOUGLAS55+ only Bachelor suite, $485mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water included. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

NEW OVAL blue enamel roaster holds 15lb turkey, $7. Call (250)383-5390.

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

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 405 Cathrine St. Fully renod 1 & 2 br. apts Avail. Immed. MOVE IN BONUS 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

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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(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.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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

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

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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

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.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Blackberry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Hauling. Comm/Res contracts. Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs 250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca C.R. LANDSCAPING: lawn & garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedging/brush cutting, fences. Clean-ups. Ins. 250-893-3465. C.R. LANDSCAPING: lawn & garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedging/brush cutting, fences. Clean-ups. Ins. 250-893-3465. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

COMPUTER SERVICES YOUR Local PC Nerd. Laptop/ PC upgrades, maintenance & repair. I come to you! www.localesqnerd.ca

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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PAINTING 35 yrs Professional Painting, WCB & BBB A+ rating. Accept Visa & M/C 250-883-5453 ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.

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

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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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

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

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Program helps moms enjoy their new baby Andrea Peacock Victoria News

New mothers may experience many different emotions in the first months and year with their baby. Enjoy Your Baby, a new program developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association, will help mothers who may be experiencing mild to moderate feelings of low mood during this time, said Enjoy Your Baby cofacilitator Jocelyn Demontmorency. The free course targets mothers whose babies are between one month and 14 months old. Each of the five sessions will cover different topics such as unhelpful thinking, pampering and sleep over five weeks, said Demontmorency, who works for the Canadian Mental Health Association as a community coach. The program will consist of 12 to 15 women learning skills to cope and thrive as new mothers. “It’s not for anyone that’s severely depressed,” said

Demontmorency. “When you’re a new mom it can be pretty overwhelming.” Mothers do not have to be referred by their doctors to register for the program. “Caring for a new baby is a pretty challenging time and requires lots of energy,” said Demontmorency. “It’s going to be really interactive. “We’ve got lots of discussion, activities for them and some really great materials as well. It’s a wonderful way of bringing some new moms together and likeminded women that are facing some difficulties and sharing ideas and coming together to talk about how they would like to make some positive changes.” Enjoy Your Baby is a free fiveweek program taking place at Esquimalt Recreation Centre from Nov. 13 to Dec. 11. For more information and to register, please contact Diana at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Family Services at 250385-2635 ext. 207 or email enjoyyourbabyvictoria@gmail.com. editor@vicnews.com

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Photo calendar celebrates James Bay Jennifer Blyth Victoria News

A Victoria woman has put her passion for James Bay into a calendar representing some of her favourite elements of her childhood home. Writer, photographer and artist, Doreen Marion Gee grew up in James Bay in the 1950s and ’60s. Struck by its natural beauty to this day, she was inspired to share those reflections through the collection of photos and artistic illustrations. Describing the work as “a beautiful homage to the place that I love and where I spent 20 magical years of my life,” it contains Gee’s favourite photos taken during numerous neighbourhood walk-abouts over 18 months. Gee then spent another six months designing and publishing the photo book. “I wanted to write a book about James Bay, which I’m still working on, but I thought what better way to show my love for this area than with photographs,” Gee says. “I’ve been pretty fortunate to live in Victoria, and James Bay especially.” The photos reflect memories of a childhood spent watching the seasons change at Beacon Hill Park, exploring the Ogden Point Breakwater, and even skating on Harrison Pond. “All these places have wonderful memories for me,” Gee says.

People, too, are at the forefront of her memories. “The history of James Bay is just amazing; there’s lots of characters ... and lots of character!” Her favourite character in the calendar is a young female eagle. “It’s actually my favourite photo I’ve ever taken. I love what the eagle represents, the power of that bird. I like to feel empowered in my life.” “It’s more than a calendar; to me it’s more of a photo book,” Gee says. “I wanted to get my love of James Bay out in photos – the wonder of all the beautiful places. I like to zero in on those little details that nobody else notices.” Thrilled about the truly local nature of the project, Gee credits the support of community members in making the calendar possible. Women In Need Society provided a grant through its self-sufficiency program that helped with self-publishing costs, and the local Island Blue offered a beautiful print result for an affordable price, Gee says. With calendar in-hand, a meeting with Tourism Victoria CEO Paul Nursey also generated marketing ideas to help get the calendar into the hands of both locals and visitors. Gee’s calendar sells for $30 and is available downtown at Munro’s Books and through Gee directly at publicitypromotionexpert.wordpress.com.

Victoria Volunteers Want to volunteer? Opportunities are available through these positions at Volunteer Victoria. Please call 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria. bc.ca. ••• The Threshold Housing Society is looking for a volunteer driver with access to a vehicle that can be used for picking up furniture and delivery to various locations around town. A long term commitment is preferred. The First Open Heart Society is seeking past patients who would be willing to visit with current patients undergoing surgery to offer support and encouragement. Training is provided. The Gordon Head Connecting Seniors Project is looking for a personable volunteer driver to help seniors get to social programs on Sunday mornings and Thursday afternoons. The Positively Africa Society is looking for a special events coordinator that will oversee the planning and implementation of special events designed to raise funds and public awareness. Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital is looking for en energetic creative person to be their events coordinator. Be the person who brings all the details of events together to make great celebrations for residents. The Glenshiel Residence is looking for someone to assist residents with questions they may have about their shared computers or their own laptops. Victoria Area Parole is looking for a volunteer to help residents of a federal halfway house to learn to cook for themselves. The volunteer will plan, shop for and cook a nutritious meal with residents. The YMCA-YWCA is looking for an energetic and friendly program volunteer to provide excellence in customer service and support to the members and participants who access child and youth programming on weekends.

Let us know Have a newsworthy item for the Victoria News? If it involves a community event or other endeavour in Victoria or Esquimalt, send it along for consideration. Fax the information to 250-386-2624 or email it to editor@vicnews.com. For further information, please call the editor at 250-480-3265.

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Doreen Marion Gee’s passion for James Bay can be found in a new calendar.

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