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The pose of a renshi Martial arts expert Ken Marchtaler strikes a pose in his Warrior Martial Wellness Centre on Quadra Street. Marchtaler recently achieved the title of renshi, one of three samurai warrior titles. The title of renshi is only awarded to Japanese martial arts experts registered in a special registry in Japan. For the story, please turn to page A9. Don Denton/Victoria News

Waterfront development under more scrutiny Andrea Peacock Victoria News

An umbrella group of organizations concerned with protecting the Gorge Waterway will be in the loop regarding rezoning applications and potential development along the Gorge Waterway, the Selkirk Waterfront and the Upper Harbour in the near future. The Gorge Waterway Initiative group, consisting of nongovernmental organizations, local governments and community members such as the Burnside Gorge Community Association, Esquimalt Residents Association and Habitat Acquisition Trust, among others, contacted the City of Victoria requesting to receive more information regarding waterfront rezoning.

“They felt there had been some applications that they hadn’t heard about until after the fact,” said Coun. Ben Isitt. Isitt made the recommendation to council at last week’s planning and land use committee meeting to refer waterfront development applications to the Gorge Waterway Initiative. “I thought it sounded reasonable that we would ask them what they think about development applications on the waterfront,” said Isitt. “[This] provides insurance that they’re not going to be unaware of applications that could potentially have a negative impact on the waterway.” Whenever a rezoning application comes up that could affect the waterfront, the city planning department will advise the Gorge Waterway Initiative via email. The recommendation passed unanimously and will be

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brought to the Jan. 22 council meeting. “Anytime there’s an activity or a potential impact on the community, it’s nice for those members to get involved and provide some perspective,” said Glenn Harris, senior manager of the environmental protection division at the CRD. Harris said a benefit to this communication between the city and the Gorge Waterway Initiative is that better information will be shared with all potential stakeholders in the community. “The intent is to hopefully allow the city to make better decisions around these developments and be aware of more things that they might not be privy to,” said Harris. “This is just a more efficient way of providing feedback.” andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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Thrifty Foods customers donate over $90,000 to Victoria’s needy Thrifty Foods customers helped feed the hungry with more than $90,000 and bagged grocery donations over the Christmas season. Food for Families is a food bank fundraiser created by Thrifty Foods that supports both cash and food donations within 15 distinct communities served by the food store. Customers were invited to donate their choice of cash or non-perishable food items from Dec. 6 to Jan. 6, and several stores hosted special events on site to generate more awareness for the annual food bank drive.

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“The giving nature of our customers amazes me year after year,” said Thrifty Foods general manager Jim Dores. “We know that family resources are tight during and after Christmas gift-giving, yet each and every store received generous cash donations at the checkout as well as non-perishable goods donated by the bag.” Local food banks benefiting from the 2014 fundraiser include Victoria’s Mustard Seed Food Bank, Goldstream (West Shore) and Sidney Lions (Saanichton and Sidney). The Thrifty Foods Food for

The Victoria Centre of Silver Threads Service is hosting a new speakers series, beginning this month. The first workshop is led by Steve Wallace of Wallace Driving School and is for seniors who would like to take pro-

Families fundraiser has raised over $1 million in fresh food donations since 2008 and countless truckloads of nonperishable donations for food banks. Meanwhile, Victoria Cool Aid Society has announced the production and sale of a new, local granola at all Victoria area Thrifty Foods locations until Feb. 6. All proceeds from Granola That Counts granola will support Cool Aid’s Every Step Counts running and walking program, which empowers people to stay healthy and housed.

active steps to maintain or improve their driving skills. This one-hour session is for anyone 55 years or older. It’s set for Friday (Jan. 16) from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 2340 Richmond Rd. The session is free. “We strive to help

Victoria MP Murray Rankin presents Margaret McCullough, a teacher at Glenlyon Norfolk School, with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

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seniors remain independent, and we support lifelong learning,” said Debbie Erb, centre director. The speaker series will be held the third Fridays of each month and will be led by experts with topics of interest to seniors.

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Victoria teacher earns high marks from PM Andrea Peacock Victoria News

A Victoria teacher is getting national recognition with an award of excellence from the prime minister. On Friday, Victoria MP Murray Rankin presented Margaret McCullough with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence Certificate of Achievement. Out of almost 400,000 teachers across Canada, the Glenlyon Norfolk School teacher was one of only 35 in the country to receive this honour. “It’s the pinnacle of any teacher’s career,” Rankin said. McCullough said she is still overwhelmed by it all. “As a teacher, you don’t think about those things, you just teach and do your best,” she said. McCullough has been teaching with Glenlyon Norfolk School since 1979, when it was called Norfolk House. She currently teaches science to Grade 6 and 7 students. “She runs in the blood of the

school,” said Jake Burnett, principal at Glenlyon. “She’s empowered people with her voice [and] she’s empowered people with her perspective.” McCullough said her favourite part of teaching is “the wonder of when students discover things.” One of McCullough’s admirable qualities is her ability to keep her material current from year to year, said Burnett. “She’s not conformist. What Margaret taught last year she won’t teach this year, and she won’t teach next year.” This is driven by McCullough’s intention to keep learning exciting for her students. “Teaching should not be static, it should evolve,” said McCullough. Besides winning the award, McCullough was also overjoyed to read nomination letters written by parents of her students praising her as a teacher. “That to me was winning itself, when I’d read what was written.” andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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Young entrepreneurs get special nurturing Big Brothers Big Sisters partner with business to offer unique program to children Andrea Peacock Victoria News

With their creative minds and limitless ideas, children often make the best entrepreneurs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria is partnering with Early Entrepreneurs, a social enterprise company, to invest in local children by giving students the opportunity to come up with and follow through on business ventures. The money earned from these ventures will be given back into the Big Brothers and Sisters “We just really community in Victowanted to educate ria. A recent Univeryounger children sity of Victoria commerce graduate, about financial Kim Cope, started literacy,” Early Entrepreneurs in order to teach – Anthea Cheng kids about business and provide them with an opportunity to give back to their community. Prior to the partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, money raised through the Early Entrepreneurs program went to Free the Children to build schools in other countries. “We realized that we needed to do something more local,” said Cope. “We always like our students helping other students, whether that be building schools and empowering education, or whether that be mentorship and building a stronger community.” Each classroom is given $100 as seed funding. They then have four to six weeks to come up with an idea and carry it out. Through a $25,000 grant from Boston Pizza, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria will be able to invest money into classrooms and see that money multiply as a result of the kids’ business ventures. All of the funds raised will go back to Big Brothers Big Sisters. “We just really wanted to educate younger children about financial liter-

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria’s partnership with Early Entrepreneurs will provide needed funding for various mentoring programs and activities. acy,” said Anthea Cheng, development coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria. “We think that education is the key to solving a lot of poverty issues, which we see a lot of within our families at the agency.” Currently, there are 30 classes involved in Early Entrepreneurs in around 20 different schools in Kelowna, Vancouver, Surrey and Toronto. In mid-January, 10 classrooms will be joining the program in Victoria. “It’s a great way to get kids thinking outside the box,” said Cheng. Since its inception two and a half years

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ago, Early Entrepreneurs has raised more than $63,000. The curriculum changes based on the grade, making it a flexible program available for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. “I think the main benefit with it is that you get to see the sparks that come out of these students,” said Cope. “You get to see their passions come out in exploring and learning what entrepreneurship is.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Early Entrepreneurs are still looking for more teachers to get involved with the program. For more information, contact Anthea Cheng at 250-475-1117 ext. 41 or at anthea.cheng@bigbrothersbigsisters.

ca, or Kim Cope at 604-349-8199 or at kim@earlyentrepreneurs.ca. There will also be an information meeting at Yates Street Taphouse on Jan. 21, where people will have the opportunity to talk about what inspires them and find out more about the program. To attend or to sign up to speak, contact Cheng or Cope. andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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Hodgins seeks Green Party nod Former Esquimalt councillor Dave Hodgins is seeking the federal Green party nomination in the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke electoral district. Hodgins, a councillor from 2011 to 2014, previously sought provincial Liberal nomination in 2011 for the Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca district. However, Langord Coun. Lillian Szpak won the nomination instead. The new Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke federal electoral district will encompass 113,000 people in Esquimalt, Sooke, Colwood, Metchosin View Royal and parts of Saanich. editor@vicnews.com

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The last Christmas tree Esquimalt Kiwanis members Eloise and Bob Wilson pile up old Christmas trees for recycling behind the Archie Browning Sports Centre last Saturday. The Kiwanis club volunteers accepted the trees for a donation. The trees will be put through a chipper and the resulting chips and sawdust will be used to line local paths and in gardens.

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n The Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board and VicPD Chief Frank Elsner welcomed the new Esquimalt Division team and unveiling of the new VicPD Esquimalt Division police cars at a special ceremony Friday. The new team, consists of dedicated patrol officers, community resource officers, school resource officers and a dog unit. The ceremony marked the beginning of the new Victoria and Esquimalt policing framework agreement, which officially took effect Jan. 1. “This is a special day that marks a new chapter in our relationship with VicPD,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins. “I am pleased to be partnering with the City of Victoria and VicPD as we work together to ensure the delivery of the best possible policing service for the citizens of the Township of Esquimalt.” Added Elsner: “The men and women of our Esquimalt division truly reflect our pride in serving Esquimalt and our ongoing commitment to work with its citizens to keep this a wonderful place to live.” n At least nine vehicles were damaged last Wednesday when two men went on a mischief spree in James Bay. The vehicles were kicked, jumped on and vandalized, police say. Victoria police arrested the pair after several people called 911 after

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Boomers put health in spotlight While we applaud the announcement of a new $70-million residential care facility for seniors with dementia in Victoria, we question whether it’s enough. The new 320-bed residential facility, Summit at Quadra Village, will house seniors with dementia and who require complex care. It is expected to be completed in 2018. Summit at Quadra Village will replace Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital, which consist of 580 beds and will close once Summit opens. The remaining 260 beds that will be lost once Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital close are located at the new Heights at Mount View Village. There are currently no plans to add any more beds. New census data shows Canada now has a higher proportion of seniors than ever before — a development that has crept up on society with far-reaching implications for health care. So, how will keeping residential care beds at current levels alleviate demands for seniors care in the future? The baby boomer retirement wave is expected to hit full force in 2025, says Statistics Canada. It’s not an issue our community will need the beds in the not-to-distant future. What we need is to look at different ways to deal with it. One such solution is to keep Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital in surplus, so beds can be available if needed. Another fix is to put more funding into community care. Health care in Canada is always playing catch up, but with retiring baby boomers in the wings, now is the time to get caught up.

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Readers respond: politics and smog Mill rate real villain for city taxpayers While we may rejoice that our assessments have gone up and not down, we should be more concerned about the “mill rate” to be applied to those assessments. Mill rate controls the amount we pay in real property tax and is decided by the mayor and council on the basis of what they decide they need. They need to meet fixed expenses of their city or municipality as well as the expenses they choose to incur. Assessments going up or down do not necessarily control the direction in which our property taxes move although assessments increased by the provincial government help local governments to hide behind the increased assessments as reason for increasing taxes; in fact, assessments have little to do with them. Mill rate is the villain and the local government controls that. Years of Fortin’s Follies have condemned taxpayers to rising

property taxes and other local expenses for the foreseeable future. Is ‘Helps’ on the way? Jack Clover Victoria

Mining industry carries its weight As we start the new year, and discuss growth sectors in B.C. for 2015 and beyond, many people might be quick to underestimate the contribution that mining and exploration make to B.C.’s economy. In 2013 for instance, the mining industry added $511 million in direct payments to the provincial government and its various agencies. The number of people working in B.C.’s mining industry also increased in 2013, directly employing 10,720 people. Over the next 10 years, the B.C. mining industry is expected to require a surprising 16,770 new workers to meet the needs of mining expansion and retirements. These are impressive stats for a vital B.C. industry that rarely

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A fine line between caring and interference Re: Advocates eye bridging gap in community care (News, Jan. 9) I was pleased to read Andrea Peacock’s article regarding the necessity for more community involvement in dealing with people who have been diagnosed with dementia. This is particularly necessary in a condominium where everyone else can be adversely affected by increasingly unusual behaviour of a resident. It is also true that many baby boomers moving into the senior years are living alone and family are often far away and may not even know of the diagnosis. In my experience working with dementia patients, they, in the early stages, can present

quite well and one would not suspect anything out of the ordinary unless one sees them often enough to recognize the changes. I would certainly like to see a forum presented on this issue as I suspect this applies to many condo owners in particular. While it may be a fact that strata managers cannot go into a unit unless one smells smoke or sees water under the door or on the ceiling of the unit below, that would be a situation of more advanced dementia where medical authorities can be called in. Prior to this stage there are many small incidents while not particularly alarming in themselves, leave those around the patient, uneasy, wanting to help and not knowing how especially when the patient thinks he is perfectly alright and doesn’t need help. There’s such a fine line between compassionate caring and interference. Marg Ryan Victoria

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The battle for Washington’s Kennewick Man Tom Fletcher B.C. Views

My Christmas reading included a fascinating new book called Kennewick Man, a study of skeletal remains discovered in 1996 on the bank of the Columbia River in eastern Washington. He was an ancient hunter buried just south of B.C. almost 9,000 years ago, in the Early Holocene period following the last Ice Age. Among the oldest humans found along the West Coast of North America, he sparked an unprecedented battle by the Smithsonian Institution to examine the skeleton and publish the book late last year. The most controversial evidence came from the skull. It doesn’t match the classic Mongoloid profile of modern aboriginal people, key to the theory that the earliest humans reached

North America by land bridge from Siberia to Alaska as glaciers receded. Smithsonian scientists confirmed initial reports that Kennewick Man is a closer match with early Polynesians, and the Ainu people who remain in Japan today. He lived until about age 40, surviving for years with a stone spear point stuck in his hip. The authors conclude from chemical analysis that “Kennewick Man could not have been a long-time resident of the area where he was found, but instead lived most of his adult life somewhere along the Northwest and North Pacific coast where marine mammals were readily available.” This suggests migration by sea, perhaps from a great distance. The U.S. Army seized the skeleton. The scientists sued and eventually won the right to a brief examination. The court case exposed brutal and illegal actions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal departments to destroy the site and intimidate the scientists.

U.S. law demanded all remains from before European settlement be repatriated for burial by local tribes, without examination. Umatilla tribe spokesman Armand Minthorn wrote in 1996: “We view this practice as desecration of the body and a violation of our most deeply-held religious beliefs. “From our oral histories, we know that our people have been part of this land since the beginning of time. We do not believe that our people migrated here from another continent, as the scientists do.” The head of the Society for American Archaeology tried to get the researchers to drop their lawsuit, fearing it would interfere with fragile relationships with area tribes. The U.S. Justice Department warned the Smithsonian that lead scientist Douglas Owsley and others might be in criminal conflict of interest as federal employees suing the government. Even the White House weighed in against them. Meanwhile the skeleton was mishandled and later stored in substandard conditions at a Seattle

Skull and reconstruction of Kennewick Man, who was buried by humans nearly 9,000 years ago next to the Columbia River. Researchers conclude he was a seal hunter who may have migrated from as far away as B.C., Alaska or even Asia. Smithsonian Institution

museum, where it remains today. Parts of both femurs were lost, and scientists were falsely accused of taking them. They had been removed by tribal representatives and secretly buried. Kennewick Man was found as the army was in tense negotiations with tribes on salmon fishing rights on the Columbia, their demand for removal of dams, and the $100 billion cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site. The scientists finally won their case in 2004, with a ruling that the skeleton is so old there isn’t enough evidence to show it is related to the current tribes. The judge found the army repeatedly misled the

court, and assessed the government $2.4 million in costs. The U.S. Army still controls the skeleton and denies requests for further study. The spear point, for example, could show the location where he was injured. One final irony. Analysis shows Kennewick Man ate mostly salmon in his later years, around 6300 BCE. These are the salmon runs wiped out by dams built by U.S. Army engineers before the signing of the Columbia River Treaty with B.C. ••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Gingerbreads showcase turns dough into cash $37,000 raised for Victoria’s Habitat for Humanity

The sixth annual Canada’s National Gingerbread Showcase raised more than $37,000, a record-breaking amount, and an increase of more than $15,000 over 2013. More than 4,800 votes were cast during the showcase, up by 1,300 votes over 2013, with Christmas on Endor by Crystal Smith and Kaprieli Vataiki from Cloverdale Out of School Care winning the 2014 People’s

Choice Award. Smith and Vataiki join AnneMarie Fortin and Jennifer Dumont, the professional and home baker category winners, chosen by professional judges during the showcase launch last November. All the funds raised are used to support Habitat for Humanity Victoria and its efforts to make affordable homeownership possible for low-income

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Winning the Andy Hebenton Trophy has one privilege – home ice advantage throughout the playoffs. Victoria is 15-1-1-0 at the Archie Browning while the Storm is 18-1-0-0 at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena. Only one point separates the Storm and Victoria in the standings. The Cougars though have one game in hand on Campbell River which they will use on Wednesday night versus the Westshore Wolves. It has been a two-horse race between Victoria’s Sam McMullen and Storm’s Will McNamara for the VIJHL scoring title. Currently, McMullen has a slim three point lead over McNamara with roughly five weeks to go in the VIJHL regular season. The two teams have been evenly matched all season. Both Campbell River and the Cougars rank 1-2 in offense, defense, power play efficiency, and penalty kill. The Storm bolsters the VIJHL’s top offense, scoring a province-high 211 goals. In contrast, the Cougars have, prior to Wednesday, allowed only 71 goals against, the fewest in the VIJHL and in B.C. Special teams will also be a factor Thursday as the Storm’s No. 1 power play goes up against Victoria’s No. 1 penalty kill. In their last meeting on Dec. 14, the Cougars beat Campbell River 4-3 in overtime. The Storms’ Dane Feeney, who missed the entire month of December with an injury, returned to the Campbell River lineup with a vengeance. The fivefoot-seven, 150-pound offensive dynamo has four goals and three assists in his last three games. There was some late night activity prior to the Jan. 10 trade deadline. The Storm dealt cash and a player to be named later to the Peninsula Panthers in exchange for 19-year-old forward Reece Costain. And in a separate deal, Campbell River acquired 17-year-old goaltender Riley Welyk. Michael Olson, who has 24 goals and 52 points on the season for the Storm, suffered an upperbody injury over a week ago and is expected to miss up to a month. Campbell River has not played since Jan. 9 after doubling up on the cellar-dwelling Oceanside Generals 6-3. ddenton@vicnews.com

Royals take two from Cougars The Victoria Royals scored three powerplay goals Saturday night on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Prince George Cougars in the final contest of three games in three nights. Alex Forsberg notched his first goal in a Victoria uniform and added two more tallies for his first career hattrick. Greg Chase and Brandon Magee registered Victoria’s other markers. Brad Morrison and Josh Connolly each recorded a goal for Prince George. New Victoria netminder Justin Paulic stopped 26 of 28 shots in his first start as a Royal. Prince George goaltender Patrick Gora turned aside 30 of the 35 shots he faced in his WHL debut. On Friday night the Royals overcame two

shorthanded goals by the Cougars in the opening period en route to a 3-2 overtime win. Prince George notched two first period shorthanded goals, but Brandon Magee potted two goals in regulation for the homeside and Tyler Soy’s overtime winner propelled Victoria to the win. Chase Witala and Aaron Boyd counted the shorthanded markers for the Cougars. Coleman Vollrath would turn aside 20 of 22 pucks directed his way in the Victoria win. The Cougars countered with Ty Edmonds who stopped 33 of the 36 shots he faced. Victoria now goes on a three game road trip where they will face-off against Red Deer Rebels, Calgary Hitmen and Edmonton Oil Kings.

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The ancient teachings of the samurai warrior live on in a martial arts studio on Quadra Street where local karate expert Ken Marchtaler conducts his classes. Already holding a fifth-degree black belt and more than 20 years experience in the martial arts, Marchtaler, 57, was recently awarded the title of renshi, or polished master, one of three samurai warrior titles. Marchtaler underwent a five-hour test in California in December, which included a grueling one-hour crossfit session, to achieve his title. “I wasn’t aware of how impor-

tant it would be for me, but it has made me realize how significant it is, not only in Japanese society, but to my students, my teacher, and to our grandmaster Shugoro Nakazato,” Marchtaler said. One in every 100 students that starts martial arts makes it to black belt, he added. There are no statistics beyond that, but very few make it to seconddegree and even less beyond that. The title of renshi is only applicable to those Japanese martial arts registered in the martial arts registry in Japan. Marchtaler, a former banker, was introduced to the karate shortly before moving to Victoria in 1991, and his passion

for the sport gradually evolved from being a student into teaching it as well. He now runs the Warrior Martial Wellness Centre and has developed a variety of programs that provide traditional martial arts training that take into account western needs. His workshops include programs for men and women but he is particularly concerned with children developing proper wellness and fitness habits. Marchtaler has written a book for kids called Little Warriors: The Book of One that incorporates his teachings. That novel has already been optioned for a movie.

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City writer makes mark in U.S. market James Bay resident Grant McKenzie signs five-book deal with Polis Books Kevin Laird Victoria News

Grant McKenzie likes to consider himself an overnight success – it’s just taken 25 years. The author of eight mystery books, McKenzie, 51, is making his mark in the U.S. this year, signing with an independent American book publisher. McKenzie, a James Bay resident, has signed a five-book deal with Polis Books of New York City for a series of stand-alone thrillers. The first book in the new deal brings his novel Switch to the U.S. for the first time. Switch was first published in Australia and the UK by Random House, then translated into German for Heyne, picked up in Canada by Penguin, and has recently been sold into Mainland China. But until now, it hasn’t been available in print in the U.S. Switch will be published in paperback in July, joined in August by a new hardcover, Speak The Dead. These two books will be followed by paperback versions of his critically-praised thrillers K.A.R.M.A.

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McKenzie became serious about writing novels more than 25 years ago, while a journalist in Calgary. It wasn’t until 2008 he managed to get his first novel – Switch – published. A downturn in the economy that same year put the brakes on the writing career, but he persevered. And while he received rejection slip after rejection slip, he remained hopeful that he would be picked up by a U.S. publisher. “I’ve always enjoyed writing the books, but my goal was to have people read the books. So, I was always looking for that publishing deal. “It really is a marathon, unless you’re really, really lucky. It takes a lot of years to become published.” Pinter said McKenzie writes the type of books that he gravitates to as a reader: books that keep you riveted to the page with finelytuned plots and characters you care about. “As a new, independent publisher you hope to be able to sign an author you can legitimately call a tentpole writer, and I believe Grant will be that for us,” Pinter said. McKenzie said the book deal will expose him to the U.S. market in a much bigger way than he’s been exposed before. But he isn’t quitting his day job as communications director at Our Place Society.

“I’m your typical Canadian success story,” he said with a chuckle. “I always have to work for a living as well as be a writer.” klaird@blackpress.ca

With pen in hand Grant McKenzie has written several mystery books, three under the pen name M.C. Grant. Books under Grant McKenzie include: n Switch (2009 in UK and Germany; 2010 in Canada; paperback due in U.S. in July 2015) n No Cry For Help (2010 in UK; 2011 in Germany; 2012 ebook original in U.S.). n Port of Sorrow (ebook original in 2013) n K.A.R.M.A. (ebook original in 2014; paperback due in 2016) n The Fear In Her Eyes (ebook original in 2014; paperback due in 2016) n Speak The Dead (Hardcover due in August 2015) ••• Books under M.C. Grant from Midnight Ink include: n Angel With A Bullet (2012) n Devil With A Gun (2013) n Beauty With A Bomb (2014)

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Sutton Group-West Coast Realty has donated $5,000 to Cloverdale elementary school in Victoria as part of its annual Adopt-a-School program. Every Sutton Group realtor makes a monthly contribution to the fund, which benefits one local school each year. The selection process prioritizes schools in less prosperous neighbourhoods, where families can afford fewer extracurricular activities and children rely on school facilities. “To date, we have donated $37,000 to seven schools,” said realtor Deborah Farley.

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Fabulous at 50, a community for baby boomer women in Victoria, is hosting a special event to get women thinking about how they will step into their dreams in 2015. Shoe Strapponz, a Victoria-based company that founded a new shoe accessory for women is partnering with Fabulous at 50 for the Fabulous at 50 Martini Party fashion show. Multiple door prizes are

available as well as a grand prize makeover valued at over $1,000. “Women in their fifties are doing things they have been dreaming about but have been putting off for a long time,” said Annie Pool, director of Fabulous at 50. Proceeds from the event go to the Project Forgive Foundation, a documentary film and non-partisan educational organization that deals with the meaning of forgiveness. The event is Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Delta Ocean

Pointe Hotel in Victoria. Tickets are $55 and include a free martini and appetizers. Before Jan. 19, early bird tickets are available for $50. For more information, go online to fabulousat50.com editor@vicnews.com

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On December 19, 2014, at the 1200 block of Broad Street, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $10,950 CAD, on or about 16:40 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2596, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

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HOME STAY FAMILIES HOMESTAY Families needed Feb.18-26, 2015, with future hostings. Host 2 Japanese students, 13-14 yrs., $/night. No experience required. Apply ASAP to Canada Pacific College International (CPCI) via e-mail: victoria@toa-cpci.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL KAL-TIRE SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927.

VOLUNTEERS HOPE THROUGH Achievement Foundation is looking for someone with grant writing experience to come into the office for a few hours a week to filter potential grant providers, from a secured data base. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. THE MUSTARD Seed is seeking highly organized and detail-oriented individuals to volunteer as Development Assistants. If you are fluent in English, have intermediate MS Office skills and experience using database software and good telephone etiquette and would like to volunteer, call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. VICTORIA RAINBOW Kitchen Society is looking for a volunteer coordinator for 3 hours/day, or 9 hours/ week. Tasks include maintaining volunteer records, developing and organizing volunteer orientation, maintaining a list of active volunteers and organizing volunteer appreciation. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

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POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with flights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Please email resume to: christinem@powermaxltd.ca or call 780-714-9690 for details.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

SOLID WOOD Dining table and 4 chairs $90. Dryer, $9. Call 250-544-4933.

NORTH SAANICH: 1 lrg bdrm suite, fully furn., new futon, W/D. Near airport. Quiet, respectful female. $400+ utils. NS/NP. Call (250)654-0417.

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

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

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

THE GLENSHIEL. All inclusive seniors living includes three hot meals daily, snacks, security, housekeeping, all utilities, telephone and cable. Spacious room, private bath, view of Thunderbird Park; $2060. Small west-facing bedsitting room; $1235. Bedsitting room, shared bath for gentleman; $1360. For a tour & to apply contact Laurie Mueller at 250-383-4164 (Mon-Fri).

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $499 COUCH, LOVESEAT excellent condition, $500. Persian rug, cream colour floral, $500. Call (250)655-4030,

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OCEAN VIEW APTS 405 Cathrine St.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

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GARDEN EQUIPMENT CLOSING OUT SALE SeaSide Home & Garden (aka The Victorian Bird House) is closing on Sat. Jan. 10th at 4 PM. ALL remaining stock 50-85% off. Bird feeders, bird houses, bird baths; garden tools, gifts, paper goods, jewelry, etc. 2428 Beacon Ave., Sidney. 250-656-5064

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6921 Grant Rd. Sooke, BC

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Renovated 1 bdrm suites

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GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

WESTSHORE: 1 bdrm. Crystal View Dr. $850 utils incld. 250-474-5628, 250-893-1058.

QUADRA/MCKENZIE seeking N/S, SD roommate for Master bdrm in 2 bdrm apt. $525+ 1/2 utils. John, (778)402-6492.

SIDNEY- NEWLY renovated 2 bdrm, own entrance, 2 sun decks, parking. NP/NS. $1250.+ utils. (250)655-0190.

$300 Move-In Incentive

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To view call

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

JAMES BAY- spacious corner 2nd floor, 2 bdrm on front of bldg. $1030 inclds heat, water, storage, parking. N/S, cats ok. Avail Feb 15. (778)430-2116.

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FREE ITEMS FREE: YAMAHA console organ, roll top and bench, you pick up! Call (250)744-1836.

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COTTAGES PARKSVILLE. SMALL studio cottage, 55+. NS/NP. $650. + cable. Feb. 1st (250)248-4902.

FRIENDLY FRANK 3 LAMPS- 1 marble, 2 white metal lamps, desk & floor, $40, $20, $10. (250)656-9272. 3L DUTCH oven SS, new, $5. Farber kitchen scissors, new, $3. Call (778)440-3084.

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

TOLMIE AREA: 1 bdrm apt. H/W floors, $840+ hydro. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call/txt 250-216-5090.

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Christie Point Apts 2818-3037 Craigowan Road Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suites: 2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H Pool & canoe rack T/H have in-suite W/D On a 15 acre peninsula 15 min to downtown

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804 Esquimalt Road, Victoria

$300 Move-In Incentive

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

Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

Sunset Manor Fully Reno 1 & 2 Bd Units On site staff

STEEL BUILDINGS / Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

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$50 to $1000

SIDNEY- LRG 1 bdrm suite, shared W/D. NS/NP. $950 all inclusive. Call (250)656-2378.

GRANT MANOR

From $675 per mo

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ESQUIMALT 1-BDRM ground level, W/D. NS/NP. $850. Avail now. (250)385-2846.

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APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEY- BRIGHT Executive 1 bdrm suite. $1200./month. Email: corbetthouse sidneybc@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

ALLSTAR MOVING Delivery Service. From $59. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699.

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

JEREMIAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior finishing, weather proofing. Reasonable rates. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discounts. Insured. Call 250-857-1269. www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869. CHEERFUL CLEANER, good rates, great refs. Call (778)432-3588.

ELECTRICAL 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.

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

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

BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

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

HEATING, VENTILATION & INDOOR AIR QUALITY Installation Services & Conversions

Furnaces, Boilers, F/P, Hot water tanks, Heat pumps.

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

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

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

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

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

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

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

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

MOVING ON UP HOME SOLUTIONS *Moving * Deliveries * Hauling *Fully Insured *Free Estimates *Local & Long Distance 250-881-3982

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PAINTING FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

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

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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.

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $75=(2men&4tontruck)Sr Disc.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

TREE SERVICES BUDDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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Community Calendar Victoria Cougars vs. Campbell River Storm. Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 7 p.m. Info: victoriacougars. com. Victoria Writers Festival’s January Salon.The literary evening celebrates book launches and readings by award-winning writers Shelley Leedahl and Michael Kenyon. Fairfield Market, 1275 Oscar St., 7 p.m. Info: victoriawritersfestival. org.

Friday, Jan. 16 Lunchtime recital featuring KlaVIERhands.Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., 12:15 p.m. Admission by donation.

250-474-0808. Friends of the B.C. Archives. Victoria: A city goes to war, a look at the capital during the First World War. Royal B.C. Museum, 2 p.m. Merridale Showdown present the All-Star Invitational. Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Info: victoriaeventcentre.ca.

Friday, Jan. 23

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Saturday, Jan. 24

Canadian Club Luncheon featuring Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. Harbour Towers Hotel, 345 Quebec St., 11:45 a.m. For reservations, please telephone 250-370-1837 before Jan. 16 or go online to eventbrite.ca.

Volkssport - 5/10 km walk. Meet at Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Randy at 250-590-7175. Victoria Royals vs. Kamloops Blazers. Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 7 p.m. Info: victoriaroyals. com.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Saturday, Jan. 17 Volkssport - 5/10 km walk. Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Hazel at 250-385-5439. Africa Soul Train Circus School. Fernwood Community School, 1240 Gladstone Ave., 2 p.m. Info: astcsghana.org.

Sunday, Jan. 18 Volkssport - 5/10 km walk. Meet at Frontrunners Westshore, 755 Goldstream Ave. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Erna at

Seattle Mariners Winter Caravan. Join Mariners’ representatives Dave Sims, Mariner Moose, James Paxton, Charlie Furbush and Steve Sinclair as they come to Victoria for a free fan session. Fairmont Empress Hotel, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22 Victoria Cougars vs. Peninsula Panthers. Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 7 p.m. Info: victoriacougars. com.

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Sunday, Jan. 25 Volkssport - 5/10 km walk. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Cheryl at 250-385-8990. Jazz at the Gallery. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St., 2 p.m. Info: aggv.ca. Victoria Cougars vs. Saanich Braves. Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 3:30 p.m. Info: victoriacougars.com.

Thursday, Jan. 29 Victoria Cougars vs. Westshore

Centre, 234 Menzies St., 7 p.m. Info: goldengavel.ca.

Sunday, Feb. 8

Friday, Jan. 30 Starlight Pops present British Invasion. St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St., 7:30 p.m. Info: starlightpops.com.

Saturday, Jan. 31 Volkssport - 5/10 km walk. Meet at Willows Beach, Beach Drive. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Marg at 250-3705073.

Sunday, Feb. 1 AGGV Lecture Series. The Shaping of Modern Art. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St., 2 p.m. Info: aggv.ca. Starlight Pops present British Invasion. St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St., 2:30 p.m. Info: starlightpops.com. Flute class recital. University of Victoria School of Music. Students from the studio of Dr. Suzanne Snizek. Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 2:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 Golden Gavel Novice Speakers Competition. Preliminary round Feb. 3-6. New Horizons Seniors

AGGV Lecture Series. The Shaping of Modern Art. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St., 2 p.m. Info: aggv.ca.

Monday, Feb. 9 Family Fun Day. Victoria West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Rd. Info: victoriawest. ca.

Friday, Feb. 13 Victoria Chamber Orchestra presents Beethoven concert First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets available at victoriachamberorchestra.org or at the door.

Saturday, Feb. 21 Golden Gavel Novice Speakers Competition. New Horizons Seniors Centre, 234 Menzies St., 7 p.m. Info: goldengavel.ca. Seedy Saturday, Victoria’s seed and garden show, hosted by the James Bay Market Society, Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: jamesbaymarket.com/ seedysaturday or phone 250-3815323.

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