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The Independent Investigations Office of BC is in Victoria investigating a fatal officerinvolved shooting Saturday. At approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, Victoria police responded to a 911 call at a residence on the 200-block of Dallas Road. Upon arrival, they were confronted by a man who was shot by police. The man died from his injuries. The Victoria Police Department called in the Independent Investigations Office, based in Surrey, to investigate the incident. “All police forces are required to notify the IIO when there’s an incident that results in death or serious harm,” said Kellie Kilpatrick, executive director of public accountability at the IIO. The IIO’s director on call and a team of about 10 deployed to Victoria on Saturday afternoon. The team consisted of investigators, a team commander and a
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A Victoria author has received the prestigious 2014 Pierre Berton Award, recognizing his contribution to raising awareness about Canadian History. Mark Zuehlke was at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Monday to receive the Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media. Presented by Gov. Gen. David Johnston, the award celebrates those who have brought Canadian history to a wider audience.
The award comes as Zuehlke launches the 11th title in his acclaimed Canadian Battle Series of books last week, Forgotten Victory: First Canadian Army and the Cruel Winter of 1944-45, the untold story of how the Canadian Army paved the way for an Allied victory in Europe in the Second World War through an attack against the Rhineland. To receive the award bearing Berton’s name and for the body of his contribution, as opposed to a single title, is particularly rewarding. “I personally think Pierre Berton was a person who truly made it
legitimate to write popular history in Canada,” Zuehlke says. Harbour Publishing describes the bestselling Canadian Battle Series as “the most detailed account of any army during World War II ever written by a single author. The series continues to confirm Zuehlke’s reputation as one of the nation’s leading popular military historians.” “To me, the whole idea is to take these stories and put them in the hands of the people and be
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Continued from front informed by them,” Zuehlke says. When Zuehlke wrote the first book in what would become the Canadian Battle Series, Ortona, he had no idea of the series to come. Sparked by a group of veterans speaking about their experiences at the long-ago battle, it was one Zuehlke himself hadn’t heard of. “I thought it was going to be a one-off but it turned out it did quite well,” he says. Several more titles about the Italian campaign followed, along with books about Juno, Dieppe and other campaigns deserving recognition. His fifth title in the series, Holding Juno, captured the 2006 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize. “From there I started looking at campaigns that I thought hadn’t been given their due,” Zuehlke says. While he had no finite end to the series in mind, he anticipates 14 or 15 books in all. Why are these stories important? “I think it’s important because when you look at the generation that went through World War II...when they came
back, everything they did for the rest of their lives was indelibly pushed forward by these experiences,” Zuehlke says, pointing to the creation of the welfare state as an example. “They had depended on each other for their lives and that kind of bond was an unbreakable one.” Upon their return, that desire to take care of each other continued. “And of course, it affected all of us because we are all descended from that generation.” At the same time, because so many of that generation did not speak about their experiences, it’s the role of historians and authors like Zuehlke to share them with those who came after. The response to the series has been very positive, Zuehlke says. Initially coming from the expected veterans and history community, “readership has
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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
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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
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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
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That portion of the District of Highlands lying within School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Highlands Community Hall 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 12, 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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Advanced voting starts today Residents in Victoria and Esquimalt are reminded that advanced voting for the municipal elections starts today, Nov. 5. Residents eligible to vote in Victoria can go to city hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advanced voting in Victoria will also be available Nov. 6 at the University of Victoria's Michele Pujol room in the Student Union Building from 12 to 4 p.m., Nov. 10 at city hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Nov. 12 at Our Place Society from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents eligible to vote in Esquimalt have two opportunities for advanced voting: today, Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Esquimalt municipal council chambers at 1229 Esquimalt Rd., and
Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the same time and place. General voting in Victoria and Esquimalt takes place Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. To be eligible to vote, citizens must be: 18 years of age or older on general voting day; a Canadian citizen; a resident of B.C. for at least six months; living or owning prperty in the jurisdiction where they intend to vote for at least 30 days; not disqualified under the local government act ot any other enactment from voting in a local election. Eligible voters do not need to be registered in order to vote. Voters must bring two pieces of identification, showing who the person is and where they live.
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forensic specialist. Two additional investigators came to Victoria Sunday, including the manager for services for affected people, who helps the family of the deceased understand the process of the coroner and the IIO, Kilpatrick said. The IIO interviewed police officers directly involved in the incident and witness police officers on Saturday. Throughout this week they will continue canvasing the neighbourhood looking for witnesses and any helpful information regarding the case. On Monday, forensic specialists were in the house where the shooting occurred, gathering information. When the investigation is completed, the IIO’s chief civilian director will review the evidence and make a decision.
“Either an officer may have committed an offence, and in that case it would go to Crown Council, [or] if the [chief civilian director] determines an officer did not commit an offence, then he will release a public report,” said Kilpatrick. The report would discuss all the evidence, findings and his rationale for the decision. As to when such a decision could take place, Kilpatrick said it is hard to say yet. “We’ve had some cases that have taken over a year, and we have had some that have been concluded in four or five months.” The IIO is currently looking for witnesses, and anyone who saw or heard anything on Saturday morning is asked to call 778-988-1041. andrea.peacock@vicnews.com
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Youth vote needs nurture Last week, municipal candidates from Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay descended upon the University of Victoria for a meet-and-greet with students. The informal, inter-generational mingling provided students an opportunity to query council-hopefuls, mayors and their challengers on what sort of things they actually do. Bylaws, property taxes and land development aren’t usually at the top of the conversational list for undergrads, but students turned out in droves to talk mostly transit and affordability. Knowing that the youth turnout is generally abysmal in elections at all levels of government, it’s encouraging to see so much interest. In the 2011 Victoria municipal election, only 26 per cent of eligible voters voted. This adds up to over 17,000 voters in all of the City of Victoria. It’s clear we’ve still got some work to do, but engaging youth to vote is the place to start. Calls for lowering the legal voting age to 16 is an idea gaining traction because teachers can implement election education into students’ coursework and instill a lifelong understanding and respect for the ballot box. Parents can also do their part by making voting a priority at home from an early age. Talk to children about the election, the process, and why voting is important. Like so many milestones in children’s lives, seeing parents, grandparents and other family members exercising their right to vote is another “teachable moment” we can take advantage of to instill that passion for and commitment to community. Mayoral and council candidates have their work cut out for them if they want to get the attention of youth and snag their votes. With only a small portion of residents voting in municipal elections at all, perhaps the entire city needs an extra push this year. On Nov. 15, remember to go vote, Victoria! What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Hot gases spew from legislature to decide the fate of this vital VICTORIA – The climate debate, and threatened industry have at which all left-thinking people insist best visited a well or is over, has erupted in the plant site, and media B.C. legislature over our information about nascent liquefied natural the industry is often gas industry. from questionable Chilliwack-Hope B.C. protesters. So today I’d Liberal MLA Laurie like to provide some Throness heated things up background on the by announcing that he’s natural gas industry, as “agnostic” on the subject someone who grew up of human-caused global with it and worked in it in warming. The religious northeastern B.C. terminology is intentional, Tom Fletcher Natural gas is mostly he said, because this is B.C. Views methane, the main how climate change is ingredient in farts. It is currently discussed – many times more potent deniers, believers and so than carbon dioxide as a heaton. trapping gas in the atmosphere, Throness mentioned the inflated which is one reason it is often elephant in the room, 18 years flared rather than vented if it isn’t with little or no average global captured for use as fuel. surface temperature rise, even as Raw natural gas may contain greenhouse gas emissions keep carbon dioxide, a key plant rising around the world. food and component of exhaled Needless to say, Green Party breath that has been rebranded MLA and climate scientist Andrew as pollution. Gas from the Horn Weaver was aghast at this heresy. River Basin, one of B.C.’s largest And NDP MLAs lined up behind deep shale formations, contains 10 former Sierra Club high priest per cent or more CO2, more than George Heyman to ridicule conventional gas. Throness, inadvertently proving B.C.’s most lucrative gas field is his point about their rather nasty the Montney shale around Fort St. religious zeal. John, which contains nearly CO2I’m also skeptical on global free gas as well as light petroleum warming, as regular readers will liquids. know, and so are many voting (This is similar to the Bakken adults in Canada and elsewhere. shale in North Dakota, where And I agree with Throness’ main American roughnecks continue to point that B.C. shouldn’t sacrifice burn off vast amounts of gas to get its energy economy while the jury at the more valuable light liquids. is still out. Oddly, President Barack Obama and Most politicians who presume
former Canadian singer Neil Young don’t notice this.) Weaver and the NDP are correct in their main objection, which is that the B.C. government’s new limits on CO2 from LNG production are a sham. As much as 70 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the gas industry occur before the LNG stage, which is the only thing the new rules regulate. CO2 that comes up with gas is extracted and vented. A government-subsidized pilot project to capture and store CO2 at Spectra Energy’s operations at Fort Nelson seems to be going nowhere. Restricting LNG-related emissions is mostly a cosmetic gesture. Environment Minister Mary Polak correctly notes that gas producers pay carbon tax. Yes, but only on the fuel they use, not “process emissions” such as flaring. Big LNG proponents plan to burn more gas to compress and cool LNG, and their greenhouse gas emissions beyond a certain limit will force them to buy carbon offsets or pay into a technology fund. If LNG investment isn’t scared away by protests and piled-on taxes, it surely means B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets are history. The question now is how much that actually matters. ••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Esquimalt Votes: Election 2014
Your mayoral candidates: Barbara Desjardins Barb has served as the Mayor of Esquimalt with enthusiasm for the past six years. Prior to this position, Barb served one term as councillor in Esquimalt. Further, she has been a CRD representative for six years, a member of the BC Transit Commission for three years, and the vice chair of the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association for three years. Barb has also served as a director of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority for six years (positions held include interim chair, vice chair and secretary). Barb is 58 years old, a physiotherapist, businesswoman and mother of two grown children. She is passionate about health of people and communities, and for ensuring people have a voice and power in decisions that affect their community.
Why should I vote for you? As mayor for two terms, I bring experience, an understanding of the issues and a proven strong voice for Esquimalt. We have been faced with significant challenges, but we have worked together and we have succeeded as a community. Our successes include being clear on saying “no” to the proposed Viewfield Road site for a CRD biosolids facility and being clear that the CRD’s proposal for McLoughlin Point was not acceptable to residents. Your main goal if elected? Together, we have developed a strategy for our community to move forward. I have participated at all levels of this and am clear on what Esquimalt wants going forward. I am committed to leading the process to provide what citizens have clearly stated
David Shebib
as priorities: a vibrant downtown and Esquimalt main street, development of the Village Project, continued cultural events across the spectrum and good fiscal management. I continue to be committed to working together for resolution of the regional sewage issue and following up on your response on the amalgamation referendum questions. Together we build a better Esquimalt!
John Ducker John has lived in Esquimalt for more than 40 years, and retired from the Victoria Police Department last year as a deputy chief after 34 years of service. Under his leadership, VicPD strengthened community relations and partnerships to end homelessness. He is a board member of Our Place Society and current president of the Esquimalt Photography Club. John and his wife have two adult daughters. Why should I vote for you? Esquimalt has been my home for more than 40 years, and I love this town. I put my name forward as mayor because many people came to me and expressed concern about another acclamation, like we had in 2011. My leadership experience and the ability to oversee large budgets and manage change give me a good skill set to handle the job. I believe I can offer the leadership Esquimalt deserves with a healthy team approach to problem solving and running the municipality. Over the last few months, I’ve knocked on hundreds of doors in our community, and citizens have told
me that it is time for a new approach focused on solutions and progress instead of fighting all the time. I agree. Now is the time to get our town moving again, and grow Esquimalt into a thriving family-friendly community with new opportunities to live, work and play. I am committed to achieving results and moving us forward with pride and purpose by offering strong leadership and a steady hand. Your main goal if elected? I want to revitalize the community, clean up the downtown and get the stalled Esquimalt Village project back on track. We need new amenities like a water park for our children and an Esquimalt Farmers Market. And more community events and celebrations of our nautical and First Nations heritage. By encouraging appropriate people-friendly and environmentally sensitive developments, we can transform our downtown into a fantastic gathering place. I want to encourage construction of affordable homes for families and modernize our warehouse
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David is 71 years old, and since his first imprisonment at 14, says he has seen the Crown as the monstrous fraud that it is. Through the many chapters of his life, he has run many businesses, but is most known for his work as the Garbage Guru junk hauler. He played a pivotal role in the Appeals Court of B.C. ruling that recognized the right to sleep and subsequently lead to the half-justice of sleeping being made legal, implicitly, in public during the day in Victoria. The people who love him love him a lot. Those who have condescending sentiment toward him are generally trying to maintain a lie. Why should I vote for you? As it stands, the current municipal regimes have been deteriorating in conventionalism, having more concern with their careers
than breaking free from the controls that have us locked in and slaving. Responsible government does not push itself into debt, at all costs. I know how to delegate and ask questions. I will not be afraid of losing my job as I will not be signing the “Oath of Office” (because the Crown is a monstrous fraud). Accepting that my term will not be longer than 45 days, I can scrutinize the entire process without bias. Your main goal if elected? To give the people the hope that there is a way out of this slaving hell we’ve all been caught in. The days of retirements and vacations are coming to a close. If businesses cannot adhere to the required austerity, they will collapse. City hall will become a hub of survival expertise that recognizes community as the only thing that will see the people into the hard, hard
future, with a 24/7 meet and greet space that will look remarkably like a tent city. Every bylaw will be scrutinized for constitutional compliance and discoveries will be made public. Police will have mandatory sensitivity training with focus on recognizing conscientious behaviour and if the cop culture does not toe the line, they will be replaced by a volunteer force.
Scott Attrill
district so Esquimalt can benefit from new jobs, new tax revenue and new residents. On wastewater treatment, I want the best deal for taxpayers, and will work to achieve the best technology and lowest-cost solution. We need action to alleviate traffic snarls on Admirals Road and Craigflower, and better bus service between Esquimalt and the West Shore. Let’s strengthen our community and support our workers to deliver quality, responsive service to citizens. We can encourage innovation, energy efficiency and resource recovery in all new construction. And we can replace “no” with “yes” when citizens want to improve their properties.
Scott, 51 years of age and the owner of Floyd’s Hairstyling for Men, has been located in Esquimalt for over 20 years and currently works over 65 hours a week. Many of his clients call him Floyd, and as they are comfortable with that, so it is. Floyd, otherwise known as Scott Attrill, graduated from Esquimalt High School in 1981, ran three marathons and has always been self-employed. Scott is married with two children and has a variety of interests that include playing golf and guitar.
Why should I vote for you? My vision includes removing antiquated building height restrictions, so we can share the view of our coastlines with future residents. This action alone would increase our tax revenues that will help reduce poverty taxes and increase funding for community projects and services. Another goal is to make the building permit process efficient and quick; never again will an organization like the Legion have to wait 11 years for a building permit. Also to encourage
homeowners to build secondary suites and cottage homes. I want a binding referendum on the Admirals Road Corridor Project, which is going to reduce lanes on Admirals Road from Esquimalt Road to Colville Road, reducing access for both the commuters and emergency response. Also, a binding referendum on the proposed septic treatment plant Barb Desjardins wants to build next to city hall, underground, under a 12-storey building in an earthquake-prone region with residential, commercial and a very large daycare next door.
Your main goal if elected? My vision of success is complex, and begins with strategically placed highrise developments, removing old antiquated homes. These high-rise developments will be 24 floors high with commercial on the ground floor that will house all forms of business. There will be a very large green space for residents to enjoy. Second, is to empower the homeowners of Esquimalt to build secondary
suites and cottage homes, to rent to increase their revenues and provide homes for individuals they see fit to rent to. This means that our building permit office must be improved to allow the homeowners to enjoy their properties. Third is to sell these high-rise condos to military members, shipyard employees and retirees from across Canada. These developments will have several net effects: removing troubled housing issues; reducing traffic; increasing revenue streams for homeowners; decreasing property taxes for homeowners; and increasing business and job opportunities for our youth.
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Meagan Brame
Beth Burton-Krahn
Lynda Hundleby
Meagan, 45, has been involved in Esquimalt for more than two decades and owns and operates a licensed group child care facility in the community with her husband. Her proudest accomplishments on council are the Youth Engagement Policy, which allows young people to sit as full members on a number of council committees.
Beth has a long history of involvement in Esquimalt, having lived here with her husband and two sons for 24 years. She is both contemplative and action-oriented, a combination that is needed at the council table. She truly listens and educates herself on the issues before making any decisions.
Lynda is married, a mother of two adult children and grandmother of one. Currently an Esquimalt councillor, she has served 12 years. Lynda retired from a professional pharmacy career, served six years on Esquiamlt’s Parks and Recreation Commission, and spent many years at all levels of Parent Advisory Councils, including VCPAC.
Why should I vote for you? I am approachable and listen. I have strong community spirit. During the past two terms, my council decisions were always made in a thoughtful, mature, transparent and trust-worthy manner; I worked with my colleagues, promoting collaboration, both within council and with the residents and businesses in our exceptional community. Your main goal if elected? To develop a property tax reduction plan for properties that complete work that improves the streetscape of the business district, while being mindful to support our infrastructure. A zero per cent increase every year is not feasible if we want to accomplish our goals and maintain our services.
Why should I vote for you? I have a strong track record of grassroots success. I am the founding president of the Esquimalt Residents Association, and one of the founding directors of the Sewage Treatment Action Group. I am passionate, pragmatic, collaborative, an excellent communicator, and I do the hard work necessary to get things done. Your main goal if elected? To bring my depth of knowledge on the sewage file to moving the sewage treatment plant forward as municipalities look to a sub-regional partnering option. We have a deadline. This is a very complex issue, and I have the knowledge and experience necessary to be a very effective part of the decision-making process going forward.
Why should I vote for you? Together with my professional and family life experiences, I bring 12 years of local and regional knowledge, service and commitment as an elected Esquimalt councillor, to the next four-year term. People say I have done an excellent job. I promise to continue the same good work. Your main goal if elected? I will work respectfully and cooperatively with council to maintain fiscal accountability and advocate public involvement. Esquimalt’s Economic Development Strategy with its many initiatives, like energizing the downtown area, promoting heritage, arts and culture; and the best wastewater treatment plan from the many complex options available, excluding McLoughlin Point.
Susan Low
Rodney Lavergne
Olga Liberchuk
Rodney is 70 years old, and is a retired certified protection officer instructor, married 46 years with two daughters and three grandchildren, all living in Esquimalt.
Olga, 27, graduated from the University of Victoria with a political science and women’s studies degree. She is a board member on the Environmental Advisory Committee, Esquimalt Residents Association and the Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society. She is also the cofounding president of the Esquimalt Community Gardens Society. For the past two years, she has worked in the Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca constituency office assisting constituents with federal matters.
Susan, 38, works as a community developer in the nonprofit sector, focusing on initiatives to improve the financial security and well-being of people living in poverty. From 2003-2013, Susan was self-employed as the founder/ CEO of Directis Consulting Group Ltd. She worked with small businesses, non-profits and government departments to do strategic planning and process improvement. Susan was born and raised in Victoria, lived in Calgary and Vancouver from 2000-2008, and came to her new forever home in Esquimalt in 2009 with her husband and seven-year-old son.
Why should I vote for you? Esquimalt is my home. I plan to raise my family here, so I have a keen interest in keeping our community prosperous, inviting and safe. I care about our community, and I will bring that dedication to Esquimalt council.
Why should I vote for you? I’ve got a track record of getting things done for the community. Last year I mobilized support to increase business license fees for payday loans stores, which Esquimalt did in December 2013. The revenue raised is going towards a free financial counselling service for people who live and work in Esquimalt. My skills will help me manage the township’s budget well, and improve the quality of life for Esquimalt residents.
Why should I vote for you? I was six years on the planning committee and the advisory planning commission. I drafted preliminary legislation to legalize secondary suites. I pushed to have the elevator installed in the recreation centre. Voters that cast a ballot for me will get an honest and open government. I realize I will be only one voice, but I will be a loud voice if I feel it is needed. I will not be intimidated by senior staff. Your main goal if elected? My main goal is to bring back basic municipal government, where the council makes more decisions with advice from staff. I would like to hear taxpayers saying city employees were helpful, rather than what I’m hearing on the door steps.
Your main goal if elected? I believe that thriving businesses, environmental integrity and economic sustainability are necessary to make our community attractive to new developments and residents. If elected, my promise is to work with community groups, businesses, developers, individuals and families to make our community the best place to live, work and play.
Main goal if elected? My goal is to boost community economic development, so that Esquimalt sees new residents and businesses setting up shop here. My mission is to see every Esquimalt resident be included in civic decisions and community life, especially those living on low incomes, living with disabilities, or those who have felt excluded in the past.
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Esquimalt Votes: Election 2014 Bob McKie
Tim Morrison
Brenda O’Connor Mark Salter
Bob moved to Esquimalt in 1966 with the Canadian Armed Forces. He was elected to Esquimalt council in 2011 and is a member of Capital Region Emergency Services and Telecommunications and the chairman of Buccaneer Days. He was a member of the Esquimalt Centennial Committee, and is a member of the Highland Games.
Tim is serving his first term on council. His committee work includes: Advisory Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation, environment, Buccaneer Days and Harbour Society Board. Tim works as a communications manager for the BC Assessment Authority. He is past chair of the Esquimalt Residents Association and previously served as a school trustee.
Why should I vote for you? I am committed to making the community of Esquimalt a healthy, friendly, safe and vibrant community for families and businesses. I am a community leader who listens to the residents. As a councillor for the past three years, I have valuable assets to move onward with Esquimalt’s current issues.
Why should I vote for you? Together, we stood up to the CRD and stopped the CRD from dumping the entire region’s sewage treatment upon Esquimalt. I want to maintain that highly successful grassroots public engagement as we continue to move forward towards our community’s future. I offer experience, proven leadership and commitment to Esquimalt.
B r e n d a has lived and worked in Esquimalt since enrolling at Esquimalt High in 1988. She operated a successful tax business on Esquimalt Road and is currently the PAC treasurer for Rockheights Middle School, an active member of the Esquimalt High alumni and a volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce. Brenda is proud and excited to be part of Esquimalt’s future.
Your main goal if elected? The issues I would like to see moving forward are: the Esquimalt Village Plan coming to fruition; a sewage treatment plant solution; implementing the Esquimalt Economic Development Strategy by encouraging new development and increasing our population. Also, the continued updating of our infrastructure.
Your main goal if elected? Economic revitalization and attracting new quality businesses to Esquimalt Road. I envision more community events, enhanced parks and recreation, support for our burgeoning arts and culture and a vibrant lifestyle for residents and visitors. Over the next term, we want to make Esquimalt the place to be.
Why should I vote for you? I believe my financial and business background combined with my genuine interest in people will make me a valuable addition to Esquimalt council. As a former business owner, I understand how to encourage growth while continuing to maintain our unique community feel. Your main goal if elected? My main goal if elected is to engage the Esquimalt community. I will continue to live, work and play in Esquimalt, attending events and remaining open and accessible to the public. I will promote open forums to gather public input and look forward to growing with this wonderful community.
Mark has volunteered his leadership skills and achieved many improvements for Esquimalt and has been an adviser to mayor and council for the past eight years. If elected to council, his proven skills at bringing people together and developing consensus will ensure that future councils can move Esquimalt forward. Why should I vote for you? I believe the residents of Esquimalt need a councillor that has proven leadership in Esquimalt and the CRD. Too much time has been wasted discussing an economic development plan in the past 14 years. I want to inspire our town and council to develop a thriving village core and affordable services and amenities in Esquimalt. Your main goal if elected? My main goal once elected is to work on implementing the recently completed Economic Development Plan and work with Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce members to create an Esquimalt Road that reflects the true beauty of Esquimalt. We are not providing visitors with an appealing reason to stop and shop or dine in our town.
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David Schinbein David brings a rich mixture of experience to the citizens of Esquimalt. He served on the boards of a conservation authority, hospital and theatre, plus three terms as councillor. David was the Esquimalt representative to the GVPL and GVHA. David has the experience to make informed decisions that benefit Esquimalt’s citizens. Why should I vote for you? I bring to the council table the experience from three terms as a municipal councillor. My view of municipal governance focuses on the cost to the taxpayer for any project that may be considered for the township and to ensure the taxpayers receive the best value for their tax dollars spent. Your main goal if elected? My goal remains the same as in the past term – to ensure that the taxpayers receive the best possible service from their municipality delivered in an economical and sustainable way with respect to the environment and to continue to work on a long-term vision for the community that will service the citizens of Esquimalt well into the future.
Josh Steffler Josh, 35, is a loving, devoted family man who works hard as a strong advocate for liberty, prosperity and community. Josh was born and raised on south Vancouver Island, and has raised his family in Esquimalt for the past 14 years. Josh is a steadfast contributor to values-based leadership with an unshakable moral compass founded in protecting the rights of the individual. Why should I vote for you? I am not a professional politician; I am an average working man. Politics should be representative across the board, and we have enough lawyers, lobbyists and consultants running the show. We need people who are bakers (like me) and barbers included on council. Vote for the underdog. Your main goal if elected? Save taxpayers some money, as I can hardly afford to save for my own retirement and kids’ education. We can do that by implementing a wage cap on high salaries of middle and upper management. We need lower taxes to encourage prosperity shared by all people of the community.
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The end of daylight savings time brings shorter days and decreased visibility for drivers and pedestrians. With that, ICBC has created a new pedestrian safety campaign. Community police volunteers will be handing out reflectors and road safety tips to passersby at bus stops and various locations. “Every year in November on Vancouver Island, 64 per cent of crashes involving pedestrians occur in intersections,” said Col-
leen Woodger, ICBC road safety coordinator. Part of the campaign is educating pedestrians on the importance of being visible to drivers in the dark. “We actually want people to stop and think about their behaviour when they’re out walking,” said Woodger. Victoria Police Department Sgt. Ron Cronk said 70 per cent more pedestrians are injured in crashes from November to January compared to June to August. “It’s getting darker, and they’re simply not being seen.” said
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Correction The Victoria News story “Finding time for the kids of Child Haven” in the Wednesday, Oct. 29 issue misdated Child Haven’s annual charity dinner event in Greater Victoria, which will be held at the First Unitarian Church in April, 2015. As well, Maggie MacLaren, a local representa-
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War-time tunes resonated across two World Wars This year, the western world has been engaged in marking the centenary of the First World War. We are fearfully watching its legacy today as the Middle East and Africa erupt in sectarian conflict, much of which can be traced directly to the geographical boundaries drawn in those regions by European colonialist powers following the First World War. Personal grief and tragedy too have left their indelible marks, but one of the lighter Kate Humble legacies of this conflict was in popular Maritime History music. I have been meditating on this as we at the Maritime Museum of B.C. put together a performance of a First World War Musical Revue. I was speaking with my 97-year-old grandmother (who lost her father in the war) about the songs we’ve chosen for the set and she remarked: “Isn’t it interesting how the Second World War mostly re-used the songs from the First War, rather than producing its own, aside from White Cliffs of Dover?” This anecdotal testimony does seem to be remarkable, especially considering that by the 1940s most families had their own radio and therefore immediate access to popular music. A Billboard Pop Chart was actually published was 1940. In 19141918, by contrast, popular music was mostly experienced via sheet music played on one’s home piano, or via a recording, played on a phonograph or gramophone. And so, I looked through lists of Second World War music and discovered that while there were new hits on the radio, the songs sung by soldiers were almost all exactly those sung by soldiers 25 years before. Something about that music really stayed in the collective consciousness. Pop culture is of course not a modern phenomenon: it has only become more adaptable thanks to modern technology and the ease of dissemination which it enables. Prior to 1914, popular music was rapidly evolving. The earliest jazz and ragtime rhythms were seeping into music and changing not only what we heard, but how we danced, how we socialized, and how we expressed ourselves. At the outbreak of the war, perhaps the most popular song in dance and music halls was Alexander’s Ragtime Band with its familiar and very prescient refrain: “They can play a bugle call like you never heard before/ So natural that you want to go to war.” The ragged tune and rollicking beat was foreshadowing for the jazz explosion that followed in the 1920s. The lyrics, however, were alarmingly on-point.
When men began signing up for a jolly good fight in 1914, the music they marched and sang to as they headed to the bloodbath of Europe echoed their optimism. The assumption was that the war would be short, and would provide adventure and an opportunity for young men to prove themselves in battle. Stirring tunes with a distinctly patriotic tinge dominated the training corps and the dance halls. Pieces like I Love You Canada tugged at the heartstrings of soldiers and their families, with lyrics like “Though shot and shell are flying, Canada I think of thee/ It’s the land I’d do or die for, and my heart is there always.” Simple music and easily memorized lyrics created a longlasting impact. One of my favourites has the rather whimsical title of Good-byeee. There is a playful, upbeat element to this piece, which describes “brother Bertie” going to war “with a smile on his lips and his lieutenant pips upon his shoulder bright and gay”. However, as the war dragged on, the music’s tone changed. Songs like Keep the Home Fires Burning rang out on the home front as wives and mothers confronted loss and longing for their boys overseas. One surviving letter to the Canadian Field Comforts Commission is from a soldier who wrote to thank them for sending the soldiers harmonicas, which were always used on their marches to and from the front lines. Music like Pack up your Troubles and It’s a Long Way to Tipperary dominated these journeys. Their cheerful melodies and hopeful lyrics were integral to maintaining morale in rat-infested, blood soaked trenches. These songs were used again during the Second World War. Some men who fought in the First World War were still young enough to enlist in the Second, and brought their trench songs to another era of warfare altogether. Their tunes and lyrics remain with us now, and not just in the minds of people of my grandmother’s generation. Most people can still hum or sing along to them today, which helps us to remember the young men and women whose voices were silenced 100 years ago. ••• Kate Humble is the interpretive co-ordinator at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
Mark your calendar The Maritime Museum and the CEF100 Commemoration Society are hosting a sing-along Tribute to the Great War in Stories and Song at St. Luke’s Church Hall on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased via www.mmbc.bc.ca or by calling 250385-4222 ext. 112.
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HELP WANTED Horticultural Labourer needed at Eurosa Farms, Brentwood Bay. Duties include picking and packing flowers and crop maintenance. No experience necessary. $10.33/hr. 40+ hrs/week. 5-6 days/week Work available in 2015: Jan 5 to Sept 5. Send resume to: Fax: 250-652-6949 or email
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD FULL TIME RESTAURANT COOKS at Rylie’s Cattle Barn Cookhouse & Saloon in Okotoks, AB! Just 20 min. south of Calgary. Cooks are to prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes. Schedule and supervise kitchen staff, Oversee kitchen operations. Maintain kitchen inventory and records. Keep kitchen and all work surfaces clean. Education requirements are completion of high school and completion of college or other cooking programs. Work experience of 3-5 yrs in commercial cooking. Position is permanent, days, evenings, weekends & b shifts. Job is 44 hrs/wk at $16.00/hr or approx. $33,000/yr. Gratuities and other BENEFITS are offered. Contact Jody at 403-466-4418 or 403-995-7779. Email jody@ryliescattlebarn.com or FAX 1-888-492-5993. Mailing address is Rylie’s Cattle Barn Cookhouse & Saloon 263-200 Southridge Drive Okotoks, AB T1S 0B2.
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VOLUNTEERS CANUCK AUTISM Network is looking for volunteers to assist qualified staff who are paired one-on-one with a child. Volunteers are asked to dedicate one evening a week for 6-8 weeks. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. PANDORA ARTS Collective Society is looking for a studio assistant to help maintain inventory, tools, and supplies. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 6 months. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269. SAANICH Neighbourhood Place is looking for a volunteer to assist with the greeting & orienting of families who come to the drop in immunization clinic. Call Patricia at 250360-1148 X113 for more information. VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FOOD PRODUCTS 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.
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7’ ARTIFICIAL Christmas tree. with folding branches, $75. Call (250)478-2445.
HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash
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CHRISTMAS TREE, Beautiful ornaments, colourful star on top, stand $45. (250)477-4426 Christmas watch- $10. 1/65 8013 tire, $20, down jacket, $45, vest, $20. (778)265-1615. LOST KEY Set, blue clip, Landsdowne area, you found, gave wrong phone number! Please call (250)889-3834.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
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GREAT Location one bedroom condo, $600/mon. A short bus ride, Cycle or Stroll along ocean to Downtown. Seller has Moved for Work. Easy to View-Easy to Own. Amenities all near by. Move-in Condition. Some rentals, no pets, BBQ’s ok, & shared laundry. Secured parking & good storage. Strata fee $191.46 includes Heat/Hot Water. Large contingency fund & Depreciation Report done. ASKING ONLY $128,800. Private viewing: Text/Call 250213-2858. velma@shaw.ca Royal LePage CC Realty.
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GARAGE SALES SIDNEY- ESTATE Sale. 9521 Maryland Dr., Thurs, Fri & Sat. 9am-3pm. Everything must go!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard 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, Call 1-800-668-5422 or www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869. CHEERFUL CLEANER with own supplies. Good rates, great ref’s. Call (778)432-3588
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. 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 (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden a mess? Tree pruning, hedges. Fall cleanups. Hauling. Roof & gutter cleaning. Comm/Res. 25 yrs.
(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. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
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HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.
HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965
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FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. 250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
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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.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS 30+ YEARS in Victoria. Suites, additions, carpentry, paint, tile, & decks. Jack (250)881-3886 FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
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MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc. AFFORDABLE RATE Moves Insured. 10 years exp. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699.
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. FREE PAINT for INTERIOR www.arrowpainting.ca BBB 250-883-5453 VISA/MC âœŤ DON’S PAINTING âœŤ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
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PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
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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.
TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.
WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.
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Victoria Volunteers Want to Volunteer? Opportunities are available through these positions at VOLUNTEER VICTORIA: For details call 250-386-2269 or visit www.VolunteerVictoria. bc.ca Canuck Autism Network is looking for volunteers to assist qualified staff who are paired one-on-one with a child. Volunteers are asked to dedicate one evening a week for 6 to 8 weeks. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre is looking for a volunteer on Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to facilitate a strategic planning meeting with the board and staff. For more details call
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Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. Pandora Arts Collective Society is looking for a studio assistant to help maintain inventory, tools and supplies. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of six months. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. CAFE Vancouver Island is looking for a volunteer to engage media, write news releases, post event notices and establish and monitor Google Alerts. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. Action Committee of People with Disabilities requires warm and friendly individuals to greet clients and assist in the in-take process. Com-
puter skills an asset. One 3.5 hour shift per week required. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. Greater Victoria Public Library is looking for volunteer council members to help enhance the services of the GVPL for young people. Must be 13-18 years old. The council meets one Saturday a month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from September to June each year. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. Saanich Neighbourhood Place is looking for a volunteer to assist with the greeting & orienting of families who come to the drop-in immunization clinic. Call Patricia at 250-360-1148, ext. 113 for more information
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Friday, Nov. 7 • In the Key of Sea: A benefit concert with the Greater Victoria Concert Band for the Maritime Museum, 7:30 p.m. at First Metropolitan United Church. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to support the Maritime Museum of BC. (Suggested donation $15).
Saturday, Nov. 8 • Moss Street Winter Market. Fairfield Community Centre, 10 a.m to noon. • The Maritime Museum of B.C. and the CEF100 Commemoration Society host a sing-along Tribute to the Great War in Stories and Song at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12 available online atmmbc.bc.ca or call 250-385-4222 ext. 112.
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Prevent the flu this year. Call our pharmacist or visit saveonfoods.com to book your in-store vaccination*. Walk-ins welcome. *You may also be eligible for a free flu shot. See your pharmacist for details.
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• Non-profit Beckley Farm Lodge will be at the Victoria Flea Market in the DaVinci Hall on Bay Street selling organic, fair traded coffee, locally roasted by Niagara Grocery. All profits will be applied towards its new easyaccess bus fund. • Nothing but the Music, a concert of opera favourites. Presented by Fear No Opera. UVic’s Phillip T. Young Hall, 2:30 p.m. Tickets $30/$20/$10. Info: 250-383-6639
Monday, Nov. 10 • Mayoral Candidates Debate on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Our Place, 919 Pandora Ave., 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15
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Golf club links groups to $1 million in donations The Victoria Golf Club Links to Change program has exceeded $1 million in contributions to local charities over the past 18 years. The charity events focus on fostering safe and caring family relationships and supporting individual healing among family members affected by relationship violence. Programs that help to facilitate positive change and end the cycle of violence in families are supported by funds raised at these charity events. Recipient charities include Victoria Women’s Transition House, Pacific Centre Family Services, KidSport and Evans Caddie Scholarships. Transition House was the main recipient of the fundraiser for eight years. “The focus is on families and keeping them safe and secure,” said Vicki Mather, Links to Change chair. This is the second year that Pacific Centre Family Services has also been a recipient. New this year is KidSport Greater Victoria. Fred Rohani, club president, lauded Victoria Golf Club member volunteers who devoted a tremendous amount of personal time serving on the charity events committees. More than 80 per cent of the donations and sponsorships came from the Victoria Golf Club membership with the remainder from the business community. “Instrumental in the success of the events was our title sponsor for their third year in a row, Bayview Place (Patricia and Ken Mariash),” Rohani said. The 2014 Links to Change charity golf tournaments and Come Together Beatles’ 50th anniver-
sary tribute party both broke attendance records for each of the three charity events held in July. Funds raised this year put Victoria Golf Club’s total contributions to local charities well over the $1 million mark. The men’s and women’s golf tournaments and the Come Together party were hosted by the Victoria Golf Club at its historic clubhouse on Beach Drive. The L2C events draw participants of both genders from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and Alberta. KidSport scored a $10,000 donation by title sponsor Bayview Place and developers Patricia and K.W. Mariash, Sr. “We exist to allow all kids to play. This money means there will be an additional 100 kids that will be able to participate in sports in Greater Victoria,” said Chuck Pusateri, chair of the board of KidSport Greater Victoria. Money also goes toward the Evans Caddies Scholarship. This scholarship is famous in the States, but the Victoria Golf Club is the only group to adopt the program in Canada (started here in 2006). “It is an opportunity for us to help bright kids. This way they’re debt free,” said Berne Neufeld, the driver of the program. Three Oak Bay High alumni have received the scholarship to the University of Colarado: Alex Adams and his brother Mark Adams and Casey White. editor@vicnews.com
A World-Class Concert of HOPE & PEACE Every ticket sold benefitting the needy in Victoria Sun. November 30th at 7:30 pm
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A wishing tree Tags hang from branches on Fernwood’s wishing tree, in Fernwood Square at the intersection of Fernwood Road and Gladstone Avenue. People write their wishes and thoughts on tags and hang them from the tree.
INVESTING IN THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES Whether it’s helping people on the street find housing, providing job training or creating financial security, United Way funded programs offer opportunities for people to make better lives for themselves. Unite to Change and build pathways out of poverty for individuals and their families.
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