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Leaving behind a life of crime Saanich teen shares experience with restorative justice after history of theft Travis Paterson News staff

For the better part of the last decade, Laura was a prolific thief, regularly dodging security and retail staff in various Greater Victoria malls. But it wasn’t until Saanich police officers caught her red-handed earlier this year that the 19-yearold decided to begin changing her life. “I had been stealing since I was 11,” says Laura, using a pseudonym to protect her identity. “It started as a means to live. I did it out of survival and then it became habit. That’s not an excuse, that’s how it felt. If I needed something, I had to get it and keep my substance-abusing mother from being abusive.” Laura told her story to the Saanich News surrounded by supporters at SaanichPD this week as part of the nationwide Restorative Justice week, which wraps up Sunday. Since her arrest, Laura has nearly completed the restorative justice program, a co-initiative run by the John Howard Society of Victoria and Saanich Police Department. “I knew I’d get caught one day,” she says. “You’re not a good thief if you don’t think you’ll get caught.” As she entered her teenage years, Laura became a skilled thief, she says, referring to her criminal life in the past tense. PLEASE SEE: Program builds understanding, Page A3

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Brazen theft scares shopper

An 80-year-old woman was shaken but not physically harmed when a thief opened her passenger door and stole a wallet as the woman unlocked her car last Thursday at Uptown Shopping Centre. The thief quickly ran away with the wallet, which contained credit cards, ID and a small quantity of cash. “This type of theft is very bold, and thankfully uncommon,” said Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie. The suspect is described as Caucasian, in his late 20s to early 30s with a medium build. At the time of the theft, he was wearing a black jacket and dark pants. CCTV footage unfortunately did not capture the incident, Eassie said. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Laptop scam shorts man $800 A Saanich man is short a Macbook Air laptop, worth about $800, after an online buyer scammed him by paying with a fraudulent bank draft. “People selling used items should always make attempts to confirm the method of payment, either by only accepting cash, or by attending a financial institution to confirm that a method of payment is legitimate,” said Saanich police Sgt. Harry Schamhart with the Financial Crimes Section. The buyer is described as an Asian female, about five-foot-six and 100 pounds. She went by the name of Meggi. editor@saanichnews.com

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Saanich Police Const. Mike Pamminger, left, and Nathalie Down, right, with the John Howard Society of Victoria chat with Laura, a 19-year-old who was arrested for theft earlier this year. The teen is now in the final stages of the restorative justice process, a joint partnership between SaanichPD and the John Howard Society that serves as an alternative to formal criminal charges.

Program helps victims, offenders connect Continued from Page A1

“I see it now as perfect timing. I’d stolen from pretty much every store at Tillicum,” Laura says. Still, Laura was frustrated at her treatment when she was arrested by three Saanich police officers. She was put in handcuffs and taken into custody while her friend, 18, was queried but eventually let go. Through the restorative justice process, Laura came face to face with the arresting officers, where she learned what they were doing is normal, she says. “It was jail time or the restorative justice program, but I (still) came into it with a mistaken perception of cops,“ she says. “The people I used to be around talked about the police as the enemy. You would hear bad stories about police and their abuse, how rough they are for no reason.” The restorative justice process starts with a mediating case worker, in this case Nathalie Down

of the John Howard Society. Down first gathers the offender (and/or victim) with the arresting police officer(s) for a round table discussion. A set of conditions for the offender are then agreed on. Once those conditions are met, the process is concluded. In Laura’s case, it was the first time she’d been held accountable for her actions, a crucial element which leads to personal growth, self respect, respect for others and forgiving, Down says. “I was caught at a store a few years ago, but there was no accountability. When my mom came to pick me up, she only laughed it off and said ‘You can’t get caught,’” Laura says. There are a few requirements remaining for Laura before she completes the program. The main one is an upcoming session where she’ll present a lecture to police officers so they can gain insight into Laura’s situation and her mindset at the time of her crimes. The other requirement is to meet

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worked with three different offenders to clean up graffiti around Saanich in other restorative justice cases this year, “I wear plain clothes,” Pamminger says. “It’s on a first name basis and they sit in the front seat, not the back, so there’s no intimidation. The sessions start with me doing 90 per cent of the talking and end with them doing 90 per cent of the talking. The community sees them as the people who come to help out, not as offenders.”

with a mentor, which in Laura’s case is not a problem. “I love hanging out with my mentor. It’s great,” she says. Victims, too, play a key role in the restorative justice program. Nicole, a 40-year-old nurse, was assaulted in Saanich last January. She chose to have the assailant complete the restorative justice program rather than press charges. “I chose it [restorative justice] because I didn’t want to see them repeat the behaviour that caused the assault,” Nicole said. “I wanted to see personal accountability and acknowledgement and a sense of retribution, to see them taking steps to correct the behaviour.” It meant coming face to face with her attacker during the meetup with police officers and Down, though victims can send a surrogate to read their statement or sit in the next room and listen, Down says. Saanich police anti-graffiti manager Const. Mark Pamminger has

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School board shake-up tips power to teachers’ union Sitting chair of SD61 calls for united voice in addressing ‘‘chronic underfunding’ of schools Dan Ebenal News Staff

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Restorative justice works A simple step back to reflect on the federal Conservatives’ push for harsher punishments and longer sentences in the criminal justice system is beneficial. First, it doesn’t take long to find evidence that harsher sentencing does little, if anything, to curtail crime. The deterrent of years in prison isn’t typically contemplated by most who find themselves churning in a life of cyclical crime. Second, the average federal prisoner in Canada costs upwards of $117,000 to house each year. B.C. taxpayers each shell out $51 per year to house pre-trial and convicted prisoners in B.C. correctional facilities, accounting for a budget of $227.7-million (2013 numbers). So, prisons aren’t working the vast majority of situations. Where to turn? Enter restorative justice, a process that humanizes victim, perpetrator and police officers. Restorative justice is relatively new, though the Saanich Police Department has been accessing the service through the John Howard Society of Victoria for the past 12 years. As mentioned in our Page A1 story, victims often find solace in knowing their perpetrator has come to understand the impact of their crime, while criminals can have epiphanies that help them chart a productive course in future. Police, too, find the process beneficial for understanding the mindset behind crime, and officers are able to build personal connections with those that usually live on the other side of the law. Greater Victoria is fortunate to have several non-profit organizations involved in restorative justice initiatives. Google it and consider getting involved or donating to the cause today. Crime prevention is all about building community, and restorative justice is a great place to begin.

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We must clean up our act hundreds of scientists over the It’s become a cliché to say that out of crisis comes opportunity. But years, but I’ve never heard so many speak so forcefully and urgently as there’s no denying that when faced climatologists today. It’s a measure with crises, we have choices. The of the seriousness of the crisis. opportunity depends on what we What choices will we make? Will decide to do. politicians close their eyes while What choices will we make when fossil fuel industry executives confronted with the fact that 2014 shovel money at them will likely be the hottest and enlist propagandists year on record? According to spread misinformation to the U.S. National and lies? Will we listen to Oceanic and Atmospheric those who, in the face of Administration, global overwhelming scientific land and sea temperatures evidence, continue to up to September’s end say the global warming tie this year with 1998 as they once claimed never the warmest since record existed stopped 18 years keeping began in 1880. ago, or that human The world’s warmest 10 activity doesn’t contribute years have all been since David Suzuki to climate change? 1998, and last year carbon Science Matters Or will we heed dioxide levels rose by scientists from around the highest amount in 30 the world who offer years. evidence that we still have time The Intergovernmental Panel on to do something about this very Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment real crisis – and that confronting Synthesis Report, released Nov. the challenge presents more 2, summarizes three reports opportunities than pitfalls? released over the past year on Believing our only choice is the physical science; impacts, between a strong economy and a adaptation and vulnerability; and healthy environment is absurd. mitigation. It offers a stark choice: Yet that’s the false option many Unless we quickly curtail our political leaders and fossil fuel fossil fuel dependence, we face industry proponents present. Never “further warming and long-lasting mind the insanity of thinking we can changes in all components of the survive and be healthy if we destroy climate system, increasing the the natural systems on which we likelihood of severe, pervasive and depend; research shows taking irreversible impacts for people and measured steps to address global ecosystems.” As a broadcaster, I’ve interviewed warming would have few negative

economic effects and would offer numerous benefits. Failing to act would be disastrous for the economy and environment. Energy conservation and clean fuels offer the greatest opportunities. Conserving energy makes precious, non-renewable resources last longer, reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, saves consumers money and offers many economic benefits. More than 100,000 Canadians are directly employed in improving energy efficiency, with total wages estimated at $8.27 billion for 2014. The fast-growing clean-energy and clean-technology sectors offer similar benefits. Improved performance and cost reductions make large-scale deployment for many clean-energy technologies increasingly feasible. By focusing on fossil fuels, Canada is clearly missing out. Worldwide spending on clean energy last year was $207 billion. Canada spent $6.5 billion — a start, but we could do much better. People around the world want leadership from elected representatives on climate change and pollution. Business leaders are getting on board. Will we take advantage of the numerous benefits of energy conservation and clean energy or remain stuck in the old way of just blindly burning our way through? The choice is clear.


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will be partnering with Uptown Shopping Centre to Contact: ring in Julia the Chmelyk/ annual Christmas kettleSueseason with the Borthwick inaugural Fill the Kettle: Celebrity Kettle Kickoff Event. The red kettle campaign is one of Cost: $889.92 The Salvation Army’s long-standing Christmas traditions, and continues Circulation: 98,000 to be the largest fundraising initiative across Canada. 5.83”W x 14”H The day kicksSize: off at 11 a.m. and includes celebrity guests Tal BachHalfwinner, Page Colour man, a Juno award Dave Cutler from the CFL Hall of Fame, Bruce Williams and Myra Lawrence from Due:Const. Nov 11thFrank CTV and VicPD Ad Chief Elsner. Celebrities will be hosting kettles from 11 a.m. to noon and Sally Ann’s mascot friends will be in attendance

Entertainment throughout the event features The Salvation Army Citadel Brass Band and Singers, The Salvation Army Westsong Band and Tal Bachman, who will be performing original Christmas songs. Funds raised through the kettle campaign make a difference locally in the Greater Victoria community by providing essential services and compassionate care to people who face poverty, addiction, homelessness, abuse and other serious situations. Other ways to donate to the Kettle campaign include texting HOPE1005 to 45678 to make a $5 donation, online at fillthekettle.com or in person at The Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families located at 2695 Quadra St. editor@saanichnews.com

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On December 1, 2014 Saanich Council will consider the appointment of five of its members to the Regional Water Supply Commission. In accordance with Commission regulations, Saanich residents are invited to advise Council on the appointments. You may advise Council by letter, fax, e-mail or by attending the Committee of the Whole Meeting that evening. The meeting will be held in the Saanich Municipal Hall Council Chambers, 770 Vernon Avenue commencing at 7:30 pm. Please submit your written advice by 4:00 pm, December 1, 2014 to the Mayor and Councillors at District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7, faxed to 250-475-5440 or e-mailed to clerksec@saanich.ca. For additional information please contact the Legislative Division at 250-475-1775.

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Christmas craft fairs abound St. Luke’s Cedar Hill Church Christmas Bazaar and Tea will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. The Victorian Christmas Craft Fair runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at 4636 Elk Lake Dr. The 41st Christmas in the Manger Craft Fair runs Nov. 22 and 23 at Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s X Rd. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2.

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The Saanich News has news of our very own! The community newspaper that has been servicing the District of Saanich with local, exclusive and thoughtprovoking content for 35 years, has moved from Black Press’ head office located downtown at 818 Broughton Street to #104B - 3550 Saanich Road. Drop in and say hi! Saanich News is delivered to over 31,000 doorsteps twiceweekly on Wednesdays and Fridays. You can also find the latest local news, sports and entertainment at saanichnews.com. For those who love our paper, but want to read from elsewhere, check out our e-editions and archives online.

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Saanich News was there to celebrate with owners Satnam Lalli, Andrea Hyndman and Dave and Michelle Jeske for the expansion and renovation of their Pharmasave Broadmead location. A Grand re-opening took place Friday, Nov. 14 with a ribbon-cutting and a cake-cutting ceremony as well as a ladies shopping night that took place on Sunday: Prizes were awarded and the finale – a grand prize draw – took place last night. One lucky shopper walked away with a two-night getaway to the beautiful Beach Club Resort in Parksville. Shoppers were also eligible for two

Other retailers opening in November include Montreal-based Dynamite and Garage women’s fashion brands, which will open the first combination store in the province right here in Saanich. The Bone & Biscuit Co., a growing Kelowna business that provides allnatural pet food and accessories also opened at Uptown this month. Escents Aromatherapy, a Vancouver-based leader in natural botanicals with an internationally-known line of more than 200 beauty and wellness products, will make its Vancouver Island debut at Uptown on Dec. 11.

Chris Kelsall and Sarah Taylor other grand prize draws: Vancouver Canucks tickets, and an Apple iPad and $500 Pharmasave gift card. Canuck calendars are still available; partial proceeds help the Canucks for Kids Fund. The store has been expanded to offer over 10,000 square feet of shopping. The Pharmasave Broadmead location has been in business for 23 years. Uptown Shopping Centre is expanding: The shopping mecca’s newest addition is U.S.-based accessory giant Charming Charlie, which opened on Nov. 18.

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Building values into the bottom line delivery comof sustainability,” said pany with wife Caradonna, a trained Hannah, a prachistorian who grew up tising pyschoin Seattle and completed therapist. a PhD at Johns Hopkins “What’s fasUniversity in Maryland cinating about before moving to Victosustainability ria. is talked about “Sustainability as a Travis Paterson by political parconcept didn’t show up News staff ties, such as the in the 1980s, which a U.K., without lot of people believe, it Jeremy Caradonna’s already being attached showed up in 1700s litbusy life has jerked forward at a to anyone,” he erature as a reaction to rate few could survive. industrialization.” Travis Paterson/News staff said. On a historiS u s t a i n a b i l i t y Historian and author cal level, Sushas already sold Jeremy Caradonna. 2,000 copies and is tainability carwell received in the ries a heavy Inc. FAMILY DENTISTRY academic community. It was theme of re-examination, pulling • Located Near Hillside Mall recently included in Atlantic out past academics, philosophers • Digital Radiographs Magazine and Oxford believes and ecological economists from • Metal Free Restorations it will be a non-fiction best- the last three centuries. • Direct Bill Insurance Plans seller. Many of them are well known • Relaxed, Friendly Atmosphere Caradonna crafted the for other work, such as John Stubook with Oxford while hold- art Mill, the 19th century British ing down a packed sched- philosopher and economist, but NEW PATIENTS ule as a hands-on father to not for theories about sustainabilALWAYS WELCOME! daughters three and five, a ity and ecological values in capiCome in & meet Paisley & Kate our office dogs! fly-in associate professor at talism. the University of Alberta in “The book charts the reaction Edmonton and, as a co-owner to industrialization over the last 1-2710 Shelbourne St. | 250-595-3444 of Share Organics local food two centuries. Aspects of sustain-

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The fast-talking Fernwoodite (who grows food, not grass) is an adjunct associate professor in environmental sciences at the University of Victoria who recently released the book, Sustainability: A History, through Oxford University Press. He’ll speak tonight (Nov. 21) at the Belfry Theatre, connecting topics from the book to movements in Greater Victoria. “The idea of the book is to connect the past, present and future

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Local inspire, share stories at TEDx Victoria Eighteen speakers, artists and performers will overwhelm Greater Victoria with fresh ideas all in the name of the “Pursuit of Knowledge” this weekend. This year’s TEDxVictoria event on Nov. 22 promises to be the most intense showcase yet of visionaries, scientists, acclaimed TED Fellows and renowned artists. Jeff Hopkins will talk about radical education, Garry Gray will speak about research ethics and Colin Goldblatt will discuss life on exoplanets (yes, exoplanets). Cameron McCrodan will bring a neuro-optometrist’s view on vision problems; Bianca Bodley will discuss her nature-built structures. Ashli Akins will weave a tale about textile revitalization in the Peruvian Quechua communities. Asha de Vos will strut her TED Senior Fellow knowledge on blue whales. Singer Adam Kittredge will share his new project from Jets Overhead. The Cause & Effect Juggling Troupe will shock with their blend of acrobatics and juggling. And that’s just the beginning. “To me, every talk is a possibility

— a window into a new world,” says Genevieve von Petzinger, TEDxVictoria speaker curator. “I love having the chance to learn about something that fascinates me as well as an opportunity to have my mind opened to a new perspective. You can’t replicate that energy in the room when an idea is heard for the first time.” The McPherson Mezzanine will be turned into the Conversation Space, a lounge built for the free flow of ideas. Keep an eye out for the Royal Roads University Soap Box Sessions and speakers and performers will be available in the Conversation Space for those interested in pursuing more knowledge. This year, tickets also include access to a specialsecond venue, The Active Space, filled with interactive and engaging art projects, live music and performances, all at Atomique HQ (1501 Douglas Street). TEDx Victoria runs 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets run between $80 and $120. For more information, see tedxvictoria.com.

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Honda has had a big year. Not only did it bring back the popular VFR800F (which I’ll get to in a bit), they released some all-new products. But the fun isn’t stopping there. With more motorcycles on the way for 2015, I thought now would be a good time to look back at some great bikes I rode in 2014. Besides, we might be deep into fall – with the accompanying frigid temperatures – but on sunny days, the roads aren’t without motorcycles. That’s definitely a warming thought.

CBR650F

Don’t let the “CBR” designation - followed by the 650 – intimidate you. This all-new middleweight bike has the sporty flair that you’re used to but with a twist. With a curb weight of 211kg (465 lbs.) and a seat height is 810mm (31.8-inches), complete with a narrow middle profile, it allows a range of riders to feel comfortable atop its seat. What I really liked about this bike is that yes, you have the sport bike styling, but without the wrist and backache that can sometimes be experienced. The ergonomics are more upright so I was comfortable for much longer when I decided to go for an extended ride. Honda mentions that the development team included many engineers in their 20s. That’s a good thing, considering they want to attract a younger customer with the CBR650F. Furthermore, engineers decided early on that chasing peak power at redline was off their agenda. Strong acceleration from a standing start, low/mid range torque and mid-gear roll-on throttle response were targeted as the essential elements. Speaking of which, it’s powered by a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline-4 engine. It comes in great colours like Sword Silver Metallic, and my test bike, which happened to be the eye-catching Candy Tahitian Blue The CBR650F has an MSRP of $8,999.

VFR800F

The wait is over and 2014 saw the re-introduction of the VFR800F. The legendary motorcycle is completely updated with a modern look, a brand new telescopic fork, Pro-arm swingarm, wheels and bodywork. Not to mention, there’s an adjustable seat height, standard-fit Traction Control System, ABS, heated grips and Honda’s unique new self-cancelling turn signals. In the process, it sheds 10kg from the previous model, and has an engine re-tuned for greater low and mid-range torque.

The V4 engine configuration, which powers this sport-touring machine is unique to Honda and dates back four decades. The 782cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC 90° V4VTEC engine allows for some great low-end power, but rev it higher and you dig into the VTEC, which will really put a smile on your face. Much like the VTEC in Honda vehicles, VTEC valve timing still operates one pair of inlet/ exhaust valves per cylinder at low rpm, and then switches to four as revs rise but the transition is now seamless. The seat is height adjustable (789mm/31-inches or 809mm/31.8-inches) using the tool provided and it weighs in at 239kg (527 lbs.) It’s not a svelte bike by any stretch, so urban riding wasn’t my favourite. But on the open road, it is just a treat. It has an MSRP of $13,499.

NC750XA

Ah, the NC750XA. A bike I’ve been dying to get on since the NC700s came out two years ago. It’s the more adventurous of two NC models (the S and X), with a taller ride height (830mm/32.6-inches in comparison to 790mm/31.1-inches) and a more upright seating position. This “different” breed of bike isn’t the high redlining sort Honda riders might be used to. It’s ideal for urban romping or a pleasure cruise. For 2014, an extra 75cc capacity was added to the liquid-cooled, SOHC 8-valve parallel twin- cylinder engine. With its engine mounted low to the ground, it naturally equates to a low centre of gravity and an easy-to-move-around type of riding dynamic. Furthermore, you can get upwards of 400km out of the 14L tank. Not bad. And it get’s better. With the fuel tank under the seat, you have that allows for a handy storage compartment in place of where you’d normally put in your gas; one of the coolest features of this bike. It has an MSRP of $8,199.

CB500XA

One member of the CB500 trifecta, the 500XA, is a charming little bike that fulfills the idea of owning an adventure-style bike but one that is more manageable for newer riders in the genre. It has a compact adjustable windscreen, open riding accommodations and large-capacity fuel tank. It has an MSRP of $6,049. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca


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Teamwork. It can be a powerful thing when the people and groups involved in a project or trying to achieve a common goal are all pulling in the same direction. An initiative launched by Country Grocer, in partnership with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Creekmore Coffee, sees these three groups working together to expand the reach of charity dollars provided to women’s shelters and transition houses on Vancouver Island. The month-long fundraiser combines people’s love of coffee; a distribution method and an opportunity to help fund services for women on the Island. Now until Dec. 13, $3 from every bag of Creekmore’s Coffee Country Roaster blend will be directly shared between 10 facilities in Island communities from Courtenay to Ucluelet to Greater Victoria. Bill Ethier, president and managing broker for Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, says providing financial assistance to transition houses is an extension of what agents do on a regular basis. He describes that by way of offering the history of the Foundation. That organization emerged from a national survey the company undertook with its agents in 1998, when it asked what types of charity or fundraising ideas realtors would be interested in contributing to as a group. “Homelessness rose to the top and the company began looking at it on a national level,” Ethier says. What came through in his conversations with agents on Vancouver Island was that the most important aspect of their job is to provide people with a home. Ideally, they hope those homes are filled with love and companionship, but that isn’t always the case, he says. “If a home isn’t happy, if there’s intimidation or abuse happening, the home isn’t happy anymore.”

The prevalence of family violence and abuse, not just in areas of the world where women are oppressed, but close to home, can be an eyeopener for people not exposed to such issues, Ethier says. “There is still that lack of respect for women, and the children are the innocent victims in all of this. They’re victims of a power struggle in the home,” he says. “This happens in our own backyard, not just in other parts of the world.” Greater Victoria Royal LePage agents and staff have worked with area transition houses for the past decade, via the Foundation. Looking at the scope of family violence and abuse, Ethier and other Royal LePage professionals pursued the idea of expanding the reach of their ongoing fundraising efforts. “With the Royal LePage offices themselves being located on the South Island, we’ve focused on four shelters. With the ability of Country Grocer to come on board, and Creekmore Coffee … we’re going to be able to raise more money as a group,” he says. “It’s an Island thing, it’s a national thing, it’s not just a Victoria thing.” Tammy Averill, marketing manager for Country Grocer, says it’s very rare to have three Island organizations come together working for one cause. “This is a new avenue for community involvement for Country Grocer,” she says. The chain had worked with Ethier on a previous unrelated campaign and didn’t hesitate when he asked them to get on board again, Averill says. Dave Creekmore, whose company has supplied Country Grocer for many years and does a lot of work within its community of Coombs and Parksville, is pleased Royal LePage would want to partner up with them on a local initiative. “This is a project that is good for everybody,” he says. “It’s nice to work Island-wide and do things on a grassroots level.”

“If a home isn’t happy, if there’s intimidation or abuse happening, the home isn’t happy anymore.”

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Services available for women in crisis Greater Victoria is serviced by a variety of transition houses and emergency shelters for women who may be escaping abusive or violent situations. The Royal LePage Foundation works with four of those organizations: the Cridge Centre for the Family’s Cridge Transition House for Women, Victoria Women’s Transition House Society, Sooke Transition House Society, and Margaret Laurence House, which is operated by the Greater Victoria Women’s Shelter Society. The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society, founded in 1974, temporarily housed 129 women and 59 children in 2013, and its volunteers answered 2,037 calls to its 24-hour crisis line. Hundreds more women were helped through programs operated or supported by the society. Among those are the Stopping the Violence counselling, Spousal Assault Victim Support program and specialized senior women’s programs. The Cridge Transition House, formerly Hill House, offers a safe emergency shelter, supportive counselling, connections to community supports, support designed to meet the needs of children, and provides opportunities to support and be supported by other women experiencing similar situations. The Sooke Transition House Society, at Annie’s Place, provides emergency shelter for women and children in crisis resulting from family violence. It also offers counselling programs including Stopping the Violence, and Children Who Witness Abuse, in Sooke and Port Renfrew.

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It’s near freezing outside and four teenaged track cyclists dressed in riding spandex are doing their best to keep warm inside a heated training tent. The group, including 15-year-old Saanich residents Erik Diertens and Erin Attwell, who compete this weekend at the 2014 Junior National Track Cycling Championships in Burnaby, are on bikes attached to wind trainers that allow them to ride in place. At one point, the frigid wind gusting outside threatens to carry the tents away, leaving Diertens and fellow junior rider Riley Pickrell, 13, to reach up and hang on while continuing to ride. Ah, the joys of winter training in Victoria. While only the most hardy are here on this day, Triple Shot Racing club coach Lister Farrar says the Victoria Velodrome Association’s member clubs have upwards of 60 young riders in various stages of development. “The next stage for us is to get local competition for them,” he says. Farrar, who was named Cycling B.C.’s Youth Coach of the Year this summer for his work promoting the sport and helping train area youth, says some riders make their way up the competitive ladder rather quickly, while others are content to ride for exercise and the social aspects of club riding. Diertens, a member of the ProCity Racing club, and Attwell, who rides for Tripleshot, are among 11 riders from Vancouver Island who are part of Team B.C. competing in Burnaby. Illustrating the youth movement in Greater Victoria, the pair will be among the youngest riders in the under-17 categories. Others riders from Capital Region clubs who will be competing this weekend (with club listed) include Saanich residents Clara Mackenzie (Local Ride) and Eloi Battista

ing to offer her guidance to the young riders. The native of Calgary is impressed with the number of teens taking up track riding and other disciplines. “The more kids on bikes, the better,” she says. “It creates a fun training atmosphere.” The weekend competition, held on the steeply banked track at the Burnaby Velodrome, will include an omnium. Track cycling’s version of the heptathlon, the omnium is designed to create generalists among developing racers, Farrar says. The weekend also includes events for match sprints, Keirin sprint, team sprints and team pursuit.

(Pacific Cycling Centre), Victoria’s Trevor Stothart (Red Truck), Esquimalt’s John Wilcox (ProCity) and Oak Bay’s Rachel Carey (Vancouver Island Youth Performance Racing Squad). Former University of Victoria student-athlete Laura Brown, who won a silver medal in the team pursuit event at the 2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Colombia earlier this year, was on hand last weekend to speak at the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association’s annual general meeting with fellow national teamer Gillian Carleton. She also led a spin class for junior riders and was at the velodrome Saturday morn-

Above: Track cycling riders and Saanich residents Erin Attwell, front left, and Erik Diertens, both 15, are joined by Riley Pickrell, back left and Sarah Van Dam on the velodrome track in Colwood.

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Reynolds rack it up The thirdranked Reynolds Roadrunners came out on top at the Lower Island Junior Boys Volleyball Championships on Nov. 13. Reynolds beat the Oak Bay Barbers 25-15 and 25-17 in the final. The host Claremont Spartans placed first in lower Island league play but dropped to fourth in the tourney, falling to third-place Pacific Christian Pacers. All four teams are at the Vancouver Island junior boys championships in Comox today (Nov. 21) and tomorrow. Submitted


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In loving memory Lorna P. Salmon 1948-1992 As the anniversary approaches Hard to believe its been 22 years I’ve experienced all the emotions I’ve shed my share of tears I remember all the good times They bring a smile to my face You showed me how to live my life Full of patience, love, and grace I think of you and miss you often Even visit when I need you Bringing yellow roses A few tears and some smiles too You were taken far too early But I’ve never felt you’re gone You are always watching over me My beautiful guardian angel, my beloved Mom Love always, your devoted son Dan

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Travino redefines Royal Oak Travino on grounds of old Royal Oak school Travis Paterson News staff

The biggest residential development underway in Saanich, the Travino, is about to open the doors to its first building in January. Once completed, Travino will be a community unto itself on seven acres of former Royal Oak school grounds. The first phase is two buildings which will be ready for occupancy in January. One is a 30-unit set of condos and the second is a 32-unit complex with 26 for rent and six for sale. The building offers a mixture of one bedroom suites with a den, two bedroom suites and two bedroom suites with a dens, starting at $289,000, most at around 800 square feet. However, as the final three phases of Travino will be built over the next four years, the prices of the first building will reflect that, said Ed Geric of Travino development firm Mike Geric Construction. “We priced it to take into consideration that there’ll be some construction going on, it’s priced competitively. Keep in mind, the first buildings are on a road that’s contained, landscaped, and there will be no direct contact with the other construction.” The first two penthouses sold fast, $850,000 for the three bedroom, with 1,900 square foot and a 1,000 square-foot balcony, and $600,000 for the smaller, 1,300 square-foot suite with a balcony around 800 square feet. Mike Geric Construction isn’t new to the area, as its been developing homes in Royal Oak since 1968. Most recently it built two major projects in Royal Oak, the Duval in 2012, a single building condo, and the 45-unit Heatherdale in 2010. “It’s our biggest project when you combine each phase but we’re not intimidated because we’ve done larger single phases than this before,” Geric said. “The amenities here are first rate. We have a common area with a gym, library and a theatre that seats up to 50 people that anyone within the srata can book free,” Geric said. He anticipates the strata will likely arrange a

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The first of the four-phase and five-building Travino development in Royal Oak is nearly complete, ready for move-in by January. weekly movie night. There’s also: a community garden area for the residents, up to 60 plots, which will go on a firstcome-first-serve basis; a strata owned 10-passenger van which will commute down town in the morning; 10 strata-owned bikes to use free of charge; and a grocery pull cart supplied to every unit by Country Grocer (the nearest grocery store). A long list of green features includes solar assisted hot water heating and air conditioning and a heat pump system in every unit. There’s secured underground parking and plenty of visitor above and below. Overseeing the use of the theatre and the other amenities is an onsite caretaker who will live there full time, offering security. At the heart of the property, once completed, is a pond which will be well landscaped with two bridges crossing to an island and gazebo. A planned natural feature, the pond will actually be

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used for storm water retention. “Water will channel to the pond where it will build up and release slowly, and the gazebo is not just for strata, it has an easement onto it for public access,” Geric said. Large green spaces, community areas and walking trails will connect Travino to the surrounding neighbourhood. reporter@saanichnews.com

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OPEN HOUSES | NOV. 21 TO NOV. 26, 2014 VICTORIA

1290 Vista Heights, $497,900

MLS 344004, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

101-505 Cook Street, $239,900

MLS 342842, Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

103-797 Tyee Road

MLS # 342765, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bruce Warburton, 250-893-0117

83 Saghalie Road, From $276,900 Daily 12-6 Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672

607 Vancouver Street From $533,000 Daily 1-4 Large & Co. Earl Large, 250-885-0434

2745 Fifth Street, $449,000

MLS 344112, Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291

105-380 Waterfront Crescent, $318,000

MLS 344092, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

1004-225 Belleville St., $528,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Tara Hearn, 250-588-2852

OAK BAY

2791 Dewdney, $1,941,000

MLS 344084, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

123 Beach Drive, $653,000

MLS 344291, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dallas Chapple, 250-744-3301

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#10-158 Cooper Road, $124,500 MLS 340931, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

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1148 Craigflower Road, $539,900 MLS 341378, Saturday 10-5 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

310-848 Esquimalt Rd., $149,900 MLS # 342083, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

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#41-530 Marsett Place, $629,000 MLS 341279, Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440

4942 Cordova Bay Road MLS 343314, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

1255 Tattersall Drive, $755,000

MLS 342389, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Rosemarie Colterman, 250-592-4422

5-4305 Maltwood Lane, $549,900 MLS 344320 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Gunnar Stephenson 250-384-8124

5255 Parker Avenue, $1,698,000

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lynne Sager, 250-744-3301

SAANICH WEST

3863 South Valley Drive $724,900 MLS 344363, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jeff Shorter, 250-744-9903

211-4529 West Saanich Road, $349,900 MLS 343719, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

1096 Burnside Road W., $469,500

Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

207-3133 Tillicum Road

MLS 340271, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd., Jacqui Thompson, 250-384-8124

554 Heatherdale Lane, $512,000 MLS 344020, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fred Carver, 250-744-330

SAANICH PENINSULA

6-2115 Amelia Avenue, $395,000 MLS 344164, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance, Claude Delmaire 250-386-8875

Picture Perfect

Carefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious 2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s 1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s Bog Park. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court & guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

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7182 West Saanich Road, From $370,000

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

6253 Marie Meadows, $698,900 MLS 343471, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003

303-7088 West Saanich Road, $314,800

The Terraces at Latoria Walk From $639,900 Thursday - Sunday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

937 Tayberry Terrace

MLS # 341729, Saturday 2:30-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Gary Brown, 250-216-7625

Happy Valley Estates, From $499,900 +GST

MLS 344157, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

Saturday 2:30-4 Sutton group West Coast Realty Linda Clark, 250-213-7194

2-2321 Island View Road $399,900

1060 Ferncliffe Drive, $834,900

MLS 339926, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

7182 West Saanich Road

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

HIGHLANDS

2004 Hawkins Place, $514,900

MLS 342796, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

MLS # 338576, Sunday 1-3 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484

3306 Myles Mansell Road, $389,900

MLS 343795, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-708-0739

Heron’s Landing at Latoria Creek From $294,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Good Morning Starshine

Capture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to this quarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina. The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of the ocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwood floors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

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WEST SHORE 882 Hockley Avenue, 2655 Sooke Road, from $369,000 $199,900 Saturday 1-3

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun John Percy, 250-508-1551

Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty

401-2706 Peatt Road, $259,900

Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003 505 Outlook Pl.,

$1,288,000

3472 Blue Sky Place

MLS 342279, Saturday 2-4 JONES Co. Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

MLS # 342643, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-4828

992 Cavalcade Terrace

3138 Kettle Creek Cres.,

MLS # 341500, Saturday 12:30-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Linda Clark, 250-213-7194

$429,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital

3040 Langford Lake Road, $519,900

Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

2431 Eastgate Place MLS # 344244, Saturday

3279 Anchorage Avenue, $875,000

12:30-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lynne Sager, 250-744-3301

Gary Brown, 250-216-7625

State of the Art

Custom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved design is evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter shower system and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite awes with its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece de resistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deck for dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

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FILL Local Dining Saanich sports PLEASE U18, Prospect Lake U18 hosting Cowichan Valley U18 at Layritz and Lake Hill U17 hosting Bays United U18 at Reynolds. It’s a slow weekend for high school sports, as several teams head out of town for championships. St. Michael’s University School celebrates a day of hoops Saturday. Following middle school games earlier in the day, SMUS senior girls play an alumni game at 3 p.m., followed by the senior boys versus alumni at 4:30 p.m. And lastly, the gridiron is hot this weekend as the Mount Douglas Rams seek a trip to their fourth straight B.C. AAA Subway Bowl. The Rams host Kelowna today (Nov. 21) at Westhills, 1 p.m. kickoff. The winner earns a spot in the semifinals, Nov. 29 at UBC. Meanwhile it’s been a long test for the league-less Victoria Renegades junior bantam football team. The ’Gades qualified for the provincial playoffs despite being barred from the Island Co-Operative league earlier this year. They’ll host the Abbotsford Falcons, 5:30 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 22) at Westhills. Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and athlete attending Grade 12 at Mount Douglas secondary. Send upcoming sporting events to reporter@saanichnews.com.

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Welcome to the inaugural edi- face the Alberta Golden Bears tion of Jock Talk, a weekly look & Pandas. Women’s action gets under way at 6 p.m. Nov. 28, folat upcoming Saanich sports. lowed by the men at 8 The Saanich p.m. Game time starts Junior Braves are an hour earlier Nov. away this weekend, 29. traveling to CampUVic’s men’s rugby bell River tonight squad is home at Wal(Nov. 21) to take lace Field this Saturday on the Campbell against the VancouRiver Storm, before ver Rowers; the game returning to town begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturday to face the The Velox Valkyries Westshore Wolves and Vikes premier at the Q Centre in women’s sides are Colwood. The puck playing an exhibition drops at 7 p.m. Devon Gall match at Velox on The Braves welJock Talk Saturday, starting at come fans for home 11:30 a.m. On Sunday action at Pearkes Arena Wednesday (Nov. 26), Velox’s U18 boys are in the B.C. when the team squares off at Plate Final in Burnaby, and the 7:30 p.m. against the Oceans- U16 boys host a B.C. semifinal ide Generals. It will be a good against Capilano at noon. Camosun Chargers women’s warm-up for the Braves’ Nov. 28 tilt versus cross-town rivals the volleyball team squares off Victoria Cougars, 7:30 p.m. at against the Capilano Blues at 6 p.m. Friday at PISE, with the Pearkes. Saanich Braves Midget men’s teams at 8 p.m. The teams AA hockey team battles the repeat with Saturday matinee Nanaimo Clippers AAA squad games at 1 and 3 p.m. respecSunday Nov. 23 at Pearkes Rec tively. In soccer action, Saanich Centre – come cheer on the home team at 4 p.m. on the Gold Fusion U18 boys gold visits Cowichan Valley U17 while SaaRink. Following this week’s road trip nich’s U17s host Cowichan’s to Saskatchewan, the UVic Vikes U18s. On the girls side Sunday, basketball teams return home to the Gold schedule has Saanich McKinnon Gym next weekend to Fusion U17 visiting Juan de Fuca

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