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Wood-eating worm puzzles coastal foresty scientists Experts study why Western spruce budworm isn’t destroying local trees while it thrives in Interior Travis Paterson News staff

Forestry scientists are working to find out why a devastating tree predator from the B.C. Interior and Alberta is relatively harmless on the South Island. The Western spruce budworm is capable of great defoliation and has a lengthy criminal record that should make Douglas fir trees itch uncomfortably in their presence. “One thing we are looking at is why the budworm, which loves Douglas fir trees, is relatively dormant in our climate,” said forestry centre research scientist Brian Van Hezewijk. “We know they were quite prominent here in the early part of the century.” The budworm is on record for killing large swaths of canopy in 1909 and 1929 from Sooke to Saanich. But its random patterns of attack, especially in the South Island where it was once active, has Pacific For-

estry Centre researchers looking for a logical answer. “It’s normal for it to have a bumper season every 30 to 40 years, but we’ve had nothing here since 1929,” Van Hezewijk said. “Nature has figured out a solution to this problem and we’re trying to find that out.” A native species, the Western spruce budworm is a natural defoliator of trees and is healthy in Merritt, Lilloet and the Cariboo and Okanagan regions. In Alberta, the tiny worms took down 36,771 hectares in 2006 and 142,832 hectares in 2007. Across B.C., the budworm has ruined approximately 1,598,500 hectares of trees between 1916 to 2002. There are likely a few contributors to the neutralized bugs, but one leading theory and area of study is the effect of earwigs on the worm population. An invasive species, earwigs came to the West Coast around 1919, Van Hezewijk believes. On Vancouver Island, ear-

wigs are prolific predators of budworm larva. “Earwigs do reside in the interior, but perhaps it’s too cold or dry for them, we’re not sure,” he said. Another predator that’s happy to lunch on the Western spruce larva is the parasitic wasp, which is also used to prey on gypsy moth eggs in the B.C. Interior. In the meantime, the province has a regular spraying program that it will likely continue to limit the spread of the Western spruce budworm in affected areas each summer. reporter@saanichnews.com

Did you know? ■ Budworm larva grows from late June to midJuly. The pupa stage lasts about two weeks before they emerge, between mid-July and early August, as moths about 2.5 to 3 cm in wingspan. They mate, lay eggs and die all within two weeks.

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Royal Oak middle school vice principal Ken Bergeron, left, and teacher Angus Stewart are organizing the school’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Stewart retires next month after 27 years teaching at the school but will take on fundraising for new facilities and restoring Royal Oak to its status as a communuity bastion.

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Man ‘held captive’ in Saanich home

A rooming house in the 3800-block of Tillicum Rd. was the scene of a bizarre crime earlier this week after Saanich police came across a bloodied man stumbling from the residence who claimed he’d been held against his will. The 30-year-old man was discovered by police officers sometime around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, after police traced a car to the residence un an unrelated incident. “The male appeared to be distressed and claimed he’d been held captive at an outbuilding on the property,” said Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie. Police arrested a man and a woman found inside the outbuilding, then proceeded to search the rooming house. “Investigators were not convinced the entire incident took place inside the outbuilding,” he said. Police executed a search warrant Tuesday morning and did not release further information. The victim was sent to hospital and had suffered a broken nose, broken ribs, facial lacerations and bruising. “The circumstances are a little grey at this point,” Eassie said. We do believe this person was held for greater than 24 hours. … It’s fortunate officers were there when he escaped.” Two people, James Colin Walker, 38, and Name Maya McKay, 45, appeared in court today on charges of assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement. editor@saanichnews.com

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Royal Oak alumni ready to party Travis Paterson News staff

Angus Stewart’s retirement from teaching is drawing near, but after 27 years of teaching at Royal Oak middle school, he’s not entirely walking away. Stewart is merely switching roles to focus on Royal Oak’s upcoming 150th anniversary, said current vice principal Ken Bergeron. “We’ve got some big plans to make this a community place where people feel comfortable,” Bergeron said, “so we’ll be keeping him around awhile.” Stewart, who ends a 35-year teaching career on Dec. 18, has set out with Bergeron to bring the community back to Royal Oak middle school for its 150th anniversary in 2015/16 with a series of celebrations and events. On Friday, students kicked off the first of those events by planting shrubs and other foliage along Mahone Creek, which runs along the eastern border of the property. The area is overgrown with brush but is a tributary to Colquitz Creek and a potential salmon habitat. The District of Saanich has also been working to uncover the creek.

“It’s one of the first things we’re doing to create better spaces for our students,” Stewart said. “We did already manage to relocate our two baseball backstops this year, which was no small feat. It cost $10,000 in private funding. This is just the beginning.” The 593-student body, a “melting pot” of kids from across Victoria and Saanich, will be encouraged to participate in a number of initiatives over the next year, Stewart added. The school and community hope to strengthen the thousands of alumni connections to Royal Oak. “You can’t go through this town without finding someone who went here, or whose parents or grandparents went here,” Stewart said. “For a long time, this was the only high school for Saanich and the Peninsula. But when the current ($22 million) iteration of Royal Oak school was completed in 2006, we didn’t connect to the history. We’re doing that now.” That starts with pulling out boxes of old photos and inviting the community to contribute other artifacts or anecdotes, as Stewart hopes to dedicate one of the school hallways as a legacy wall for

past students, and to showcase the school’s history. “We’ve always been competing with Vic High as the oldest school in town, what with that great building, but Royal Oak predates it,” Stewart said. What people forget is that current Royal Oak middle school is the fifth incarnation of Royal Oak dating back to the original school house built in 1865. Back then it served the community, and people don’t realize it still does, he said. As Stewart points out, the current school is a monument among middle schools with a multitude of modern facilities. It was built to Leed standards and subsidized in part by the sale of the adjacent seven-acre parcel of original school ground, currently being developed as the Travino by longtime Royal Oak developers Mike Geric Construction. “Saanich recreation uses the school on nights and weekends and we want to expand that neighbourly reach with a new 500-metre track that loops around the school field. We are hoping to connect it with a new pathway the Travino plans to create.” A new, covered bike compound

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is also in the plans that could lead to the creation of a mountain bike academy. Other projects include a vegetable garden, murals with the school’s Eagle logo and a community playground for youth. Stewart believes it could take up to five years to see a the vision through. Contact him at 250-2167043 to help out. reporter@saanichnews.com

Did you know? n Little evidence exists of the original school, which burned down on Jan. 4, 1883. A second Royal Oak schoolhouse was constructed in 1885 and stands to this day as Crumsby’s cafe. An additional building was added in 1922 and both buildings were used until the 1950s when a fourth version of the school was built in 1952. The 1922 building was demolished in 1965, and the 1952 building was only demolished (recently) to make room for the current Royal Oak school and neighbouring Travino development.

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Victoria businesses are asking the public to think local first, as the third annual Think Local Week rolls out next week. Think Local First Victoria is an initiative consisting of Greater Victoria business owners that aims to encourage residents to shop at local businesses. “The primary focus of Think Local Week is to educate the public on the benefits of buying local,” said Gayle Robinson, president of Think Local First Victoria and owner of Robinson’s Outdoor Store. “When you spend 10 per cent of your money locally, 25 per cent more stays in Victoria.” Think Local Week runs from Dec. 1 to 7. Through promotion in all participating businesses, Robinson hopes to raise the profile of local businesses. “I think Victoria has a huge appetite for supporting local businesses,” Robinson said. Nigel Brown, vide-president of Think Local First Victoria and owner of Ruffell & Brown Window Fashions, said local businesses create a unique, competitive shopping experience in a community. “The biggest misconception is a lot of people think local independent businesses are not competitive in terms of pricing,” Brown said. “Not only are we competitive, but you get a lot more service and other benefits you might not get at some of the other places.” Along with creating awareness, Think Local First will also be hosting a social media campaign, in which it will be giving away $1,000 in gift cards throughout the week via Facebook and Twitter. In the new year, Think Local First Victoria will be launching a new loyalty card campaign. Think Local First has more than 165 businesses as members in Greater Victoria, 20 of which will be used as a test for the pilot project. Shoppers will have one card that can be used

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Giving season is upon us With November winding down and December looming large, Christmas-focused charities are ramping up their operations in preparation for the giving season. While most of these charities and service organizations run all year and provide valuable support in their communities, many are shifting their focus towards improving the holiday season for families, homeless and many people overseas. At home, it’s a good time for all to consider how to best support first-world humanitarian efforts. There are numerous places to donate and offer volunteer time:food banks and church hamper drives, toy and stocking stuffer drives and a multitude of non-profit agencies. One unique campaign (shoeboxproject.com/ victoria.html) that isn’t specifically geared towards Christmas encourages donors to fill a shoebox with $50 worth of basic toiletries and other small gifts. The boxes are then made available to women escaping violent and abusive relationships. Women often arrive at shelters and transition houses with little more than a suitcase, so this program can be a lifeline for people in a time of need. Local food banks accept plenty of food items, but did you know they also accept cash? That cash buys more of the basics when leveraged by food bank operators. “Treats” such as energy bars, coffee and juice boxes are often better food options to be donated by the public. Call the Mustard Seed food bank (250-953-1575) or check in with your local community association to see what’s needed at local neighbourhood food banks. And, of course, there are many stalwart projects, such as the Salvation Army’s toy drive and hamper campaigns and the Santas Anonymous program, overseen by CFAX1070 radio. Regardless of donation size, December holiday giving goes a long way to help maintain our strong community. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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CRD board chair should be sewage pro Obviously the big item on the Capital Regional District’s agenda in the near future is the sewage treatment plant. With two incumbent mayors running for chair of the CRD, I would think it prudent to see which of these two has attended the most CRD meetings on the sewage issue. To me the one who has should be the obvious choice. Harold Watson Victoria

Spying bill needs more focus

I am gravely concerned about the imminent Bill C-13 being rammed down the throats of Canadians without our say. Even the Supreme Court of Canada concurs that warantless government use of private information is unconstitutional, so why is this happening? If indeed this was all on the up and up, why is Vic Toew’s extremely unpopular antispying bill hidden amongst its pages instead of hiding behind the skirts of antibullying legislation?

Polls show that the vast majority of Canadians don’t like these antispying tactics, they don’t want them and that they don’t buy into the reasoning behind them. Our constitution is in place to protect our freedoms and this bill would endanger my fundamental right to privacy. C. Royston Victoria

Take heed of amalgamation mistakes

Re: Amalgamation vote Rather than spending millions trying to reinvent the wheel or “studying” amalgamation to the nth degree, why not examine how Calgary and other successful cities have handled this problem, as well

as some of the “failures” such as Toronto? Doug Wight Victoria

Deer aren’t bound by borders

We can foresee deer migrating from Saanich into Oak Bay before and after the cull, which would put the onus onto Oak Bay to continue culling. Saanich, which has had many more deer incidents than anyone in the CRD, is not interested in a cull so will let Oak Bay do the job for them. More costs to Oak Bay and no expense to Saanich. I think Saanich might have a smarter council. G.A. Lacey Oak Bay

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Saanich Business Business Buzz Buzz Saanich The holiday season is about giving and The Cadboro Bay Village Business Association is providing that opportunity as they present “Caroling in the Village” on Sunday, December 7th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The night will also feature the amazing Louise Rose as well as the Mount Douglas Secondary School Jazz Band, Open Door Choir and Mezzo Soprano Julia Morgan. Favourite holiday treats and beverages will be available by donation. All proceeds support local music programs and Our

Place Society. Raffle tickets will also be available to win gift baskets from local Cadboro Bay Village merchants. … The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence or PISE has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors for 2014 - 2015. Peter Lockie, Stephen Chang and Suzanne WeckendDill joined the PISE Board at the Society’s AGM on September 30, 2014. Lockie is currently Interim President of Camosun College and has worked there

since 2000. Chang is a builder and business owner operating in the Capital region. He is active in the community and is currently a Director on the board of the Swan Lake -Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Weckend-Dill is a department head at St. George’s School in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she teaches within the physical education department as well as managing the swimming pool

facility. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Commonwealth Games Canada and the Executive Board of the Commonwealth Games Federation. ... You are invited to the Saanich Volunteer Services Society “Celebrating the Season” open house on Thursday, December 4th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The open house is for all of their loyal clients, many volunteers and friends

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A passion for fossils births traveling museum Saanich creators of hands-on dinosaur exhibition hope to take show on road Daniel Palmer News staff

An education in rare dinosaur fossils isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually considered a hands-on affair, but Saanich entrepreneurs Carly and Terry Burbank are hoping they inspire a few budding paleontologists by opening up their collection to the public. The Amazing Traveling Dinosaur Show makes its debut Dec. 3 to 7 at Uptown Shopping Centre. Interactive displays mean kids and adults alike can feel the weight of a mammoth tusk, examine the replica heads of Maiasaura and T-Rex unearthed in the flats of Montana and Wyoming and help a good cause at the same time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten per cent of our admission costs will go to Help Fill a Dream Foundation, which is based right here in Victoria,â&#x20AC;? said Carly, managing director of the dino show. The Burbanks restore fossils and work with museums and private collectors, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of bringing their dino bones, meteorites and minerals on the road until they held a fundraiser for a friend

in Saskatchewan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We set up a small fundraiser in a church community hall, and the response was so great,â&#x20AC;? Carly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We though it would be kind of cool to take this on the road and take fossils to places that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have natural history museums to give people, especially kids, a chance to see an actual dinosaur bone or tusk.â&#x20AC;? The family then went about putting together a pilot show at home. If all goes well next week, they hope to book shows and partner with charities across Canada in 2015.

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Carly Burbank braves the teeth of an allosaurus as she prepares to open the inaugural Amazing Traveling Dinosaur Show at Uptown Shopping Centre, Dec. 3 to 7. back from Legoland, but Disneyland is still No. 1 on the list,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. Another 90 kids have been helped this year through family assistance, quality of life purchases like wheelchair-ready vehicles and medical equipment, Smith added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If mom or dad ends up over at B.C. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, there are lots of costs for travel, additional

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In 2003, Porsche Cars North America shipped a number of its shiny, new, Porsche Cayenne SUVs from head office in Atlanta to drive the Sea to Sky highway here in BC. The day started with a long explanation as to why the famed sports car maker was getting into the SUV game. History often repeats and here again in 2014, Porsche shipped roughly fifty new Cayenne S and SE Hybrids to the same scenic highway. This time around there was no explanation as to why this second-generation model exists: the Cayenne currently accounts for roughly fifty present of all Porsche sales.

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What hasn’t changed, thankfully, is the interior. Three minor changes include a three-point sports steering wheel as standard equipment across the entire Cayenne line that includes paddle shifters and heat. The other changes include standard navigation and a slightly more sculpted rear seat. The level of fit and finish has yet to be surpassed in this class and the logical multi-button layout looks intimidating at first but is easy to master after a few days. In many ways, the competition looks frumpy and rather dated, even after four years on the market, the Cayenne is still fresh.

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Opposition MLAs have renewed their call for Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk to be removed from cabinet, after releasing emails showing Virk took part in discussions about a hidden bonus for a university executive. Virk was on the Kwantlen Polytechnic University board of governors in April 2011, when an offer was made to then-University of Regina dean of business Ann Lavack for the position of vicepresident academic (VPA) for Kwantlen. Emails released by the NDP Monday show Virk, then an inspector with the Langley RCMP and a volunteer Kwantlen board member, participating in discussion to get around the B.C. salary guidelines for the job. NDP leader John Horgan said Monday the emails were provided from a “whistleblower” at Kwantlen, who found printouts in a binder. Horgan said they contradict an internal investigation by an assistant deputy minister that determined board members were not involved in decisions to pay executives more than provincial rules allowed. The Kwantlen VPA salary was capped at B.C. Advanced $170,000, less than Education Minister what Lavack was Amrik Virk. making in Regina. The emails discuss adding $100,000 for moving expenses and a $20,000 “research allowance.” Virk confirmed Monday that he wrote in an April 2011 email from his RCMP account: “Given the low pay level of a VPA at Kwantlen and the difficulty in drawing candidates within the current pay scale, the research leave is one way to ‘top’ off the pay level.”

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(Nov. 28) at McKinnon Gym, followed by the men at 8 p.m. Games start at 5 and 7 p.m. on Saturday. UVic’s men’s field hockey team squares off against the Vancouver Hawks Saturday, Nov. 29 for a 2 p.m. home game on the UVic field hockey turf, while the Vikes swim team dives in to their last competition of the calendar year Dec. 5 to 7, the 12th annual PCS Christmas Cracker meet at Saanich Commonwealth Place. On the rugby pitch, following a 36-36 draw against the Vancouver Rowers, the UVic Vikes men’s rugby team will take on the Castaway Wanderers Saturday. Game time is 2:30 p.m. on Wallace Field. In youth sports, Saanich hockey fans can keep the season going with the Greater Victoria Minor Ball Hockey Association, which has opened registration for the coming spring’s season. Running from late March to late June and welcoming players from across the region, the league offers recreational play for children and youth born between 1999 and 2010. Visit vmbh.ca for details.

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Saanich’s Midget B team was also in action at Pearkes this weekend, bouncing back from a 2-1 loss to Nanaimo B on Saturday to beat the Triport Eagles 5-2 Sunday. Coach Greg Hale’s players relished the opportunity to redeem themselves after a tough road loss to the North Island squad earlier in November. Forward Gavin Grewal led the charge with two goals and an assist, while Mitch Hoff also contributed with a goal and an assist. The midget B boys face the Kerry Park Islanders Saturday and Juan de Fuca Grizzlies B2 team Sunday at Pearkes.

Velox’s U18 rugby boys squad came up with a big win over Burnaby 28-21 in the Plate Final for B.C. last weekend. Though the U16 boys came up short against Capilano 15-3, they have a shot at third in B.C., hosting Oak Bay’s Castaway Wanderers, 1 p.m. Sunday at Wallace Field. The premier women Velox Valkyries travel to SFU on Saturday while the Div. 2 women are in Chilliwack after a tough loss to the Brit Lions last week, 58-10. Velox’s Div. 1 men are coming off a rough trip to Port Alberni, having lost 44-15. They retain first place in the standings a bye weekend. The Velox Div. 3 men defeated Comox in an exhibition match last week.

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Thurs, January 22, 2015 6:30—8:00 pm S.J. Willis Education Centre 923 Topaz Avenue

Questions? Call 250-382-5234 or 250-384-7184

Questions? Call 250-475-4189

General Information

The Greater Victoria School District is committed to each student’s success in learning within a responsive and safe environment.

See and touch an astonishing collection of fossils rarely encountered outside of a museum! Full Dinosaur skeletons, Mammoth tusks, Ammonites, Meteorites, an actual Tyrannosaurus Rex skull and more! Visit the gift shop with fossils for every budget!

$10 Adults - $8 Youth (5-19 years) - $8 Seniors Children 4 and Under are Free Discounted Rate for School Tours on December 8th - Limited space... so book now! Call or email for more details

Tickets available at the door, 10% of all admission sales will be going to the local Help Fill a Dream Foundation. For more info and sneak peaks follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Twitter: AmazingTravelingDino@TDinoShow Instagram: Amazing_Traveling_Dino_Show Facebook: The Amazing Traveling Dinosaur Show Ltd

We are proud of our 2014 graduates who received over $5.2 million in scholarships!

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CHRISTMAS CORNER

INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 25 ROOM Imperial Motel for sale in Grand Forks...$789K. Contact andrewsmith1951@shaw.ca (Owner) for more information.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES We are looking for a skilled

LEASING AGENT

in Victoria West and Duncan BC. Min 5 yrs exp. Perfect opportunity for someone in the property management ď&#x192;&#x17E;eld or real estate market, looking for extra income. Please send resume to:

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CRAFT FAIRS

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Skilled Seasoned

Cook Street Village Activity Centre ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE Silent and Live auctions Saturday Nov. 29, 9:30am - 2:30pm LIVE AUCTION 1pm. 380 Cook Street FREE ADMISSION Shop our 30 vendor tables, featuring our Busy Hands Group Craft Table A visit from Santa; Reindeer Games. Wheelchair accessible

COMING EVENTS

UKRAINIAN SUPPER

Friday, Nov. 29th 5pm to 8pm Ukrainian Cultural Centre

3277 Douglas St. Victoria, BC Info at (250)475-2585 Everyone Welcome No Reservations

BUILDING MANAGER for a 55 unit rental building in Victoria West. Min 5 yrs exp. Please send resume to:

info@rockwellpm.ca

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ď&#x192;&#x17E;sh@blackpress.ca

HAIR STYLISTS - $1000 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualiď&#x192;&#x17E;cations. $11/hr, beneď&#x192;&#x17E;ts, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% proď&#x192;&#x17E;t sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 250-360-1923

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

NORTH SAANICH- elderly couple in older home seek weekly cleaning help, dates ď&#x192;&#x;exible. (250)656-4291.

LOCAL logging company looking for full time processor operators. Competitive wages and beneď&#x192;&#x17E;ts plan. Experience an asset but would be willing to train. Email resumes to: smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â&#x20AC;˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â&#x20AC;˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own transportation 4Afternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS #220-770 Enterprise Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 6R4

THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby. Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safe Orientedâ&#x20AC;? operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com

VOLUNTEERS THE ALZHEIMER Society of Victoria is looking for a registration coordinator, as well as volunteers to assist in many other capacities with the Walk for Memories. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE GREATER Victoria Green Team is looking for environmental volunteers to participate in fun, ecologically important events and activities throughout the CRD. Activities include many types of conservation and restoration activities. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE MUSTARD SEED is seeking friendly volunteers to wrap shoppers purchased gifts in exchange for monetary donations towards The Mustard Seed. Shifts are available at the Tillicum, Mayfair, Hillside and Bay Center Malls through the month of December. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. VICTORIA WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME STAY FAMILIES

HOMESTAY FAMILIES REQUIRED FEBRUARY 19-23 2 students per home Please call

Michelle

250-655-9481 mish@shaw.ca

HEALING BODYWORK For men, women & couples - my warm intuitive approach makes this treatment the best in town! Let my touch melt you. sensualwoman@zoho.com

MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com LANNA MASSAGE~ tional Thai and hot oil sage. Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Non-sexual. #305-2722 St. Call (250)888-9782.

Tradimas$50. Fifth

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME CARE SUPPORT GREAT Gifts for People with Dementia! FREE gift wrap & delivery in Victoria area. www.DementiaProducts.ca

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.

FREE: ROXTON beige loveseat, about 67â&#x20AC;? long, good cond. Call (250)656-2477.

FRIENDLY FRANK 1943 DICTIONARY (10lbs), $20. 4- Beanie Bopper dolls, $10 ea. Santa Claus watch, $10. Call (778)265-1615. ABDOER TWIST- $60. Outdoor F/P, $20, oak table, $10, plant stand, $9. 250-544-4933.

DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com

LADIES GLOVES, new, Isotoner, 1 sz, green, paid $35 asking $15. (250)383-5390. LADIES WINTER boots, sz 11, new, brown, paid $190 asking $70. (778)440-3334. MEAT SLICER- used 1x, $25. 6 outdoor electric candles, $5/each. Call (250)656-3165.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ď&#x192;&#x17E;r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

250.388.3535

READY TO MAKE THE MOVE TO THE VIBRANT COOK STREET VILLAGE? Top ď&#x192;&#x;oor 1BR + den with sleeping loft. Concrete bldg, balcony, roof top deck, secure prkg, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings. wheelchair acc., $499,000. (250)413-7008

HOUSES FOR SALE

QUALITY MANUFACTURED homes in quiet adult community in Ladysmith. Homes from $99,900. A selection of ď&#x192;&#x;oor plans, styles and options. New home warranty. Call Duck Paterson 250-246-0637 or email to: info@lmfhomes.ca

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

GARAGE OR Shed Storage, on wheels, 48x24â&#x20AC;?x40â&#x20AC;?h, $70 obo. Call 250-479-0700.

WINGED CHAIR- blue, very good condition, $10./ offers. Call (250)480-0277.

FOUND SOMETHING?

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FUJIYAMA BEGINNERS guitar, excellent condition, $65. Call (250)478-4703.

VARIOUS LENGTHS 4â&#x20AC;? wide ď&#x192;&#x17E;r boards, $25. obo. Call (250)384-9051.

SALES

â&#x20AC;&#x153;WATERS EDGEâ&#x20AC;? Saanichton, ocean front, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo for sale, 55+. NP/NS. (250)655-1702.

DUTCH OVEN, 3L, new, SS. $10. 4 Correlle dinner plates, new $20. Call (778)440-3084.

KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

BEATLES MUGvintage, made in England, $99. (250)721-0308. Univ Heights.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

seeking full-time

REAL ESTATE

FREE ITEMS

UPRIGHT ELECTRIC piano, good sound and condition, $99. Call (250)652-0549.

Community Health Nurse

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. 4I will also give you a minimum $1000 cash when you purchase a property with me as your Realtor! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

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SIDNEY- STRATA garden suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Avail now. Call (250)654-0230.

BURNSIDE/HARRIETlarge quiet, clean, 1 bdrm, private entrance & driveway. NS/NP. $725/mo includes utilities. Call 250-384-0460.

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

ESQUIMALT 1-BDRM ground level, W/D. NS/NP. $875. Avail now. (250)385-2846.

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CARS

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HOMES FOR RENT

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DEEP COVE- Spacious 2 bdrm rancher, 1.5 bath, family room, deck, 3 F/P, on large sunny lot with some ocean view. N/S, pets neg, $1650. Avail Dec 1. (604)802-4014.

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BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141.

250-507-6543. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooď&#x192;&#x17E;ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.

FENCING

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING

JEREMIAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior ď&#x192;&#x17E;nishing, weather prooď&#x192;&#x17E;ng. Reasonable rates. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discounts. Insured. Call 250-857-1269. www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

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

CLEANING SERVICES

GARDENING

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERReliable. Refs. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. EXP. RELIABLE & efď&#x192;&#x17E;cient house cleaner and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

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

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

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

20% OFF! Fall cleanups, blowing, hauling, hedge/shrub trimming. 250-479-6495.

Landscape Maintenance for Strata, Townhouses, Condos, Malls, Ofď&#x192;&#x17E;ce Buildings, Houses & Real Estate sales. Snow removal.

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS

* Free ď&#x192;&#x;at of winter ď&#x192;&#x;owers to future clients

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

250-748-8807 1-778-678-2524

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

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250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Cleanups â&#x20AC;˘ Gardening/Weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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

EVERGREEN GARDENING has Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed Horticulturists specializing in winter pruning leaf removal/yard clean up. We specialize in Commercial Properties/Large Residential yards. Call 250-208-0487 free est. wceg2014@gmail.com

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.

HAUL A WAY

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(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, ď&#x192;&#x17E;replaces,ď&#x192;&#x;agstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER NEEDS work. Your fabric or mine. 250-480-7937.

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

200 Douglas Street, From $319,000

Saturday - Wednesday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250-883-2715

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210-1715 Richmond Avenue, $339,900

MLS # 340169, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

12-2669 Shelbourne Street, $398,900

MLS # 342559, Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

1004-225 Belleville Street, $528,000

MLS 344387, Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Tara Hearn, 250-588-2852

102-1361 Hillside Avenue, $375,000

MLS # 343524, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

1018 Terrace Avenue, $754,500 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

410-55 Songhees Road, $499,000

MLS # 340211, Saturday 12-1:30 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-507-5459

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10-850 Parklands Drive, $365,000

MLS # 343049, Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty, Kevin Ramsay 250-217-5091

14-933 Admirals Road, $399,000

19-1286 Tolmie Avenue, $588,000

MLS # 343078, Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin 250-477-7291

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942 Cordova Bay Road, $799,000

MLS # 340919, Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

1971 Casa Marcia Crescent, $625,000

MLS # 343245, Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-370-7788

1850 San Pedro, $549,900

MLS # 344500, Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen 250-477-7291

5-4300 Stoneywood Lane, $580,000

MLS # 344481, Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sandra Govender, 250-888-3488

1255 Tattersall Drive, $755,000 MLS 342389, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rosemarie Colterman 250-592-4422

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5049 Prospect Lake Road, $1,288,800

MLS 343517, Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

211-4529 West Saanich Road, $349,900

MLS 343719, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

1-707 Greenlea Drive, $539,900 MLS # 343482, Sunday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

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2004 Hawkins Place, $514,900

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

621-623 Treanor Avenue, $315,900

MLS # 339329, Saturday 1-2:30 Holmes Realty, Magdalin Heron 250-656-0911

MLS # 341915, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun, Brad MacLaren 250-727-5448

1047 Braeburn Avenue, $424,900

2-2321 Island View Road, $399,900

MLS 339926, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

8873 Forest Park Drive, $1,188,000

MLS # 342189, Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

MLS 343643, Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

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MLS # 343514, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309

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

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MLS # 342502, Saturday 12:30-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Linda Clark, 250-213-7194

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

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

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MLS # 331017, Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty, Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

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7214 Austins Place, $699,500

MLS # 344515, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

MLS # 343827, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun, Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

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

5577 Medberry Close, $599,000 MLS # 338060, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

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This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen, cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, complete with gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avantegard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifully landscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage of the one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, November 28, 2014

Located at 2425 Fleetwood Crt Spacious 3 bedroom ranchers 1,500-1,800 sq.ft. Heat Pumps. Double Garages. Crawlspaces. Large Rear Patios.

Starting at

$539,900

incl. net gst

SHOW HOME OPEN 1-4PM SAT & SUN Contact Mike Hartshorne* at: (250) 889 4445 or email info@keycorp.ca for more information.

*Personal Real Estate Corporation

www.keycorp.ca LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 50 YEARS

DFH SAANICH *Jeff Bishop

Myles Christenson

Ron Cunningham

Laura Farquhar-Tribe

Dorothee Friese & Terry Moore

Jandy Gruhn

Ally & Dennis Guevin

Megan John

Patti L-L

Bruce McCallum

*Sandy Sandy McManus

Mike Nugent

Dave Philps

Kevin Seibel

Cheryl Woolley

www.dfh.ca

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Friday, November 28, 2014 - SAANICH

NEWS

Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Product of Surrey, BC Family Pack Savings Size $8.80/kg

Avocados

On Sale

Grown in Mexico

99 Per lb

Green Ocean Shrimp

On Sale

2 3 $

Raw, Quick Peel 31–40 to the lb Frozen 400g Bag Regular Retail: $14.99 Each

for

On Sale

Armstrong Cheese Cheddar, Mozzarella, Extra Aged White 500–700g or Natural Cheese Slices 500g

On Sale

*SA ME ITE M OF EQU LES SER VAL UE.AL OR

9Each9

Fort Hardy Pork Back Ribs with Barbecue Sauce Fully Cooked, Previously Frozen 568g Regular Retail: $10.49 Each

Europe’s Best Fruit On Sale

On Sale

Assorted, Frozen 500–600g

*SA ME ITE M OF EQU LES SER VAL UE.AL OR

Specials in Effect until We invite you to join us at our

9Each9

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014

Saturday, December 6th 9am to 6pm at our Fairfield, Quadra & Sidney locations • Enjoy hot apple cider, food samples and special one-day pricing • Preview new Christmas floral designs • Door prizes • 10% discount on Christmas floral orders