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Neighbours along a Burnside-area street are bracing for steep property tax bills after their property assessments jumped by tens of thousands of dollars this year. Myrtle Lockhart, who lives in the 3200-block of Albion Rd., said the value for her 102-yearold house spiked $61,000 this year, a 12 per cent jump from her $502,000 assessment in 2014. “We’re going to be hammered with a tax increase and I’m not going to take it sitting down,” said Lockhart, who lost her husband Bruce to cancer just two months ago. Lockhart said neighbours along the entire street have seen similar increases to mostly their land values, but the reasons behind those increases have left Lockhart confused. “If all of Saanich had gone up, maybe I could understand that, but (it looks like) they’ve picked a certain area and slammed the hell out of it. When I call B.C. Assessment, I get a lot of answers that I don’t understand,” she said. Capital Region assessor Reuben Danakody said the rising value of a deep lot, such as Lockhart’s, is a natural market correction in a land-locked region. “The availability of quarter-acre lots within city limits is becoming scarce,” he said. “You see reconfigurations of lots close to downtown because land value is so high, and that’s driven by the market place.” Burnside isn’t the only pocket too see a localized spike in pricing. Mike Weirmier, in the 4200-block of Cedar Hill Rd. in Gordon Head told Saanich News his assessment spiked $100,000 this year to $660,000 ($61,000 for his 14,700 sq. ft. lot and $39,000 for his home).

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Rumbling and grumbling Residents along east-facing waterfront properties in Greater Victoria continue to be disrupted by rumbling from Boeing EA-18G Growler jet take-offs and landings (pictured above) at Whidbey Island’s Ault Field across the Juan de Fuca Strait. The U.S. Navy is completing an environmental impact report as it plans to increase by 36 the number of Growlers assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 at the naval air station by 2018. See Page A7 for the story.

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B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner is launching her own investigation into the District of Saanich’s use of monitoring software to track employee activity on its computer systems. Elizabeth Denham confirmed the proactive investigation in a press release on Tuesday. “My office has been closely following recent events in the District of Saanich, where allegations have been made that spyware is being used on district-owned computers to monitor employees with or without their consent,” Denham said. “In light of many outstanding questions and concerns, I have decided to act on my own motion and initiate an investigation into whether the District’s use of employee monitoring software complies with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.” Mayor Richard Atwell made public his concerns over the installation of a program known as Spector 360 on several municipal hall computers on Jan. 12. While Atwell had an informal discussion with the OIPC’s deputy commissioner about his concerns, he hadn’t yet filed a formal complaint, he said. “The privacy commissioner has done this on her own initiative. She’s watched the media and you can bet that all sorts of employees, unions, administrations are calling from all over B.C. asking for clarification,” Atwell said. Last week, Saanich’s director of corporate services, Laura Ciarniello, said the Mayor received a form which notified him of the software and was not returned. In the course of an investigation, Denham has the power to compel disclosure of documents, interview government or company officials, make legal findings and issue compliance orders or recommendations for change. Her office’s investigation is expected to be complete before the end of March, and Denham’s findings will be made public. In an open letter last week, Denham also said it is highly unlikely a municipality can justify the use of covert monitoring of employees, though it remains unclear whether or not the Mayor and councillors are considered District employees under privacy law. On Jan. 14, Saanich police Chief Bob Downie concluded an investigation into the legality of the software installation and monitoring at the request of Mayor Atwell and found no wrongdoing. In a joint statement, Saanich councillors then revealed monitoring software

was installed on several municipal computers following a third-party audit of the District’s computer system in May 2014. The review recommended the installation of security software to protect the municipal database from external threats and to monitor internal activity that may result from external threats. It is not yet known what triggered the audit and repeated requests to Saanich’s corporate services department to obtain a copy of the audit report have gone unanswered. In reaction to the privacy commissioner’s investigation, Coun. Fred Haynes said Tuesday that Denham’s investigation should provide welcome clarity surrounding privacy concerns about the employee monitoring software. “It’s going to address people’s concerns one way or another. It’s a positive, healthy step forward,” Haynes said. Atwell is also asking the B.C. Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner to look into whether Saanich police was in a conflict of interest by investigating the legality of the spyware, as Downie’s wife is one of Atwell’s two executive assistants and spyware was also installed on her computer. The OPCC is also investigating at the request of Atwell whether Saanich police Elizabeth Denham. leaked details of a Dec. 11 incident in which Atwell called 911 while at a campaign supporter’s home. Atwell said he felt unsafe and called police for the safety of all parties, and later admitted to lying about an extra-marital affair. No criminal charges were approved in the incident and the file has since been closed. Atwell has agreed to recuse himself from police board meetings when agenda items or discussion related to the OPCC investigations arise. Denham’s office has undertaken several proactive investigations since 2010, said OIPC communications director Cara McGregor. Those investigations include the use of facial recognition technology by ICBC, whether or not the B.C. government should have notified the public about potential risks at the Mt. Polley mine, and concerns around access to electronic medical records at a Creston, B.C., medical clinic. -with files from Travis Paterson editor@saanichnews.com

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The assessed value of Myrtle Lockhart’s Burnside property in the 3200-block of Albion Rd. increased by $61,000 in 2015. The 12-per-cent jump was consistent all along Albion, prompting her and her neighbours to investigate the sudden increase.

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And Paul Cooper’s 21,000 sq. ft. lot on 2628 Arbutus Rd. in Cadboro Bay went up $76,000, while his house actually decreased by $3,000. Weirmier, Cooper and Lockhart are all considering filing protests through B.C. Assessment, but they must do so before Feb. 2 or accept the increases. “I’ve filed a protest before,” Cooper said. “But it’s the significant rise to my property while others on my street aren’t seeing the same thing that I want an answer for.” Lockhart and her late husband used every inch of their quarter-acre lot on Albion Road to raise their five children, and they have several exterior structures on the 15,000 sq. ft. lot. That generation of Lockhart kids has grown up and moved away, and now it’s her eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren who regularly make use of the space when they’re visiting (one grandkid lives in the house as well). Tear-downs and rebuilds are simply too safe of an investment among dense urban properties, where multi-unit housing usually offers better returns, said developer Ed Geric of Mike Geric Construction. “The problem we have in Saanich is the availability of raw land,” said Geric, whose team builds single-family residential as well as high-density homes in Saanich. “But for the most part we can’t tear down five homes on 10,000 sq. ft. lots and convert that to 10 homes on 5,000 sq. ft. lots because Saanich homes are still too new and expensive. They’re just not old enough.” A report released this week by Demographia

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International Housing Affordability confirmed what most South Island homeowners already know: Greater Victoria is the second-least affordable housing market in Canada behind Vancouver, suggesting large yards will continue to vanish within Saanich’s urban containment boundary. Lockhart’s house is in the vicinity of a planned high-density hub at Tillicum and Burnside under Saanich’s Official Community Plan. That means Tillicum area residents should expect densification and rising land values, said Brandon Foreman, a real estate agent with Newport Realty and Christie’s International who sells properties in the area. “(Burnside and Tillicum are) at that point where, if you want your privacy (based on lot size), you’ll have to spend more money to get it,” Foreman said. “Will it be gentrified and become a sought after location? Absolutely. It happened in James Bay, and it’s happening in Quadra Villlage. But it’s still long term, same as any real estate.” Geric Construction’s focus is now on the five-building Travino condo development next to Royal Oak middle school, but Geric said he’s still happy to build single family homes with yards as well. “The trend now is smaller lots. Don’t forget, we’re surrounded by water. We don’t have the sprawling land like Calgary and Edmonton, we have to densify either by going with smaller lots, duplexes or condos,” he said. Danakody recommends all concerned homeowners exercise their right to protest the B.C. Assessment appraisal through a thirdparty review. The deadline is Feb. 2.

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Rumbling jets a bother Travis Paterson News staff

A group of homeowners from Saanich’s Ten Mile Point are hoping their concerns will be heard by the U.S. Navy during the consultation process over bringing additional EA-18 Growler jets at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. “The extreme end of it is when jets swing too close to (Ten Mile Point) our houses shake and car alarms are set off,” said Graham Payette, who’s family lives near the tip of Ten Mile Point on Baynes Road. It happens with enough frequency that Payette wonders if the Navy could release a schedule detailing the exercises, and if there’s anything that can be done to mitigate the impact. “Our neighbourhood group wasn’t aware of the (Navy’s) call for input until the last day, and some of us managed to get some input in, but not all of us,” Payette said. “We want to create more awareness and to be included in the assessment process, not just on the residential impact but environmental as well. If it sets off car alarms, we we want to know how this resinates with the resident orca of the Southern Island.” Whidbey Island Navy spokesperson Ted Brown is working on an environmental impact statement (EIS), including a public consultation process. The base, situated across the waters of the Juan de Fuca Strait, is gradually replacing the 1970’s era EA-6B Prowlers with the Boeing EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft, or Growlers. Brown said the initial public consultation window, which is now closed, will re-open in about 2016 to allow amendments to the first draft of the environmental impact report, which he is now working on.

It’s the naval air station’s third environmental review in 10 years. It studies noise and other impacts from thousands of landings and takeoffs conducted at Ault Field near Whidbey’s Oak Harbor and the Outlying Landing Field near Coupeville. The EIS is prompted by the addition of 13 more EA-18s and a contract to train Australian pilots on the planes at NAS Whidbey. Prior reviews were environmental assessments; this EIS is more extensive and is conducted under the more strict National Environmental Protection Act standards and rules. The perception of increased noise and increased frequency of operations has generated more local complaints on Whidbey Island, and a citizen’s group called Citizens of the Ebey’s Reserve for a Healthy, Safe & Peaceful Environment filed a lawsuit against the Navy in July. The Navy suspended training flights for six months in 2013, but resumed them this month. NAS Whidbey is a busy place. Last year, according to information supplied by the base, flight operations at Ault Field numbered close to 74,000, which includes every departure, landing and engine test. Field Carrier Landing Practices, often referred to as “touch and goes,” numbered more than 15,000 at Ault Field and under 7,000 at OLF Coupeville in 2013. The number of EA-18s will increase to 79 in 2014 and to 92 in 2018. By 2016, all EA-6B Prowlers will be retired. “I’m a supporter of what they’re doing, Payette said. “I’m hoping there’s some type of schedule, it’s the exercises, the carrier landings and night flights when it’s most disruptive, a three-hour period of takeoffs and landings. My guess is the jets are circling over the strait to hit the landing when they swing near us.” - with files from Steve Wehrly, Journal of the San Juan Islands

CRD task force studies First Nations’ inclusion A trio of Capital regional directors make up a new chair’s task force to explore governance relationships with area First Nations. Sooke Mayor Maja Tait, Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor and Victoria Coun. Marianne Alto will do “emissary-type work, going out and listening to and speaking to First Nation groups,” said CRD chair Nils Jensen. “It fulfills the direction of the board to move forward building bridges with First Nations,” he said, adding the new task force is a direct reflection of the last CRD board’s desire to create a governance relationship with local First Nations “This is the first step in that, for the CRD to reach out to the First Nations and get their views on how best to co-ordinate their interests and aspirations with the CRD.” The CRD board approved the appointment of the special task force on First Nations engagement to meet with CRD First Nations to develop options for bringing First Nations into the CRD governance framework and report back to the chair and governance committee within 12 months. editor@saanichnews.com

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U.S. Navy should inform Islanders The unpredictable rumbling of U.S. Navy anti-radar jets over the Saanich peninsula is leading to frustration amongst neighbours at Ten Mile Point and elsewhere in the region. The vibrating air traffic comes from an increase in Boeing EA-18G Growlers, and it’s only going to get worse as those jets bump up to 114 by the end of 2015 at Whidbey Island’s naval air base. An opportunity to submit public input about the noise and other environmental impacts closed Jan. 3, and though it was open to residents on this side of the Juan de Fuca, there was little in the way of notification from our local and regional governments. The environmental impact report will potentially be used to alter flight paths of the Growlers, so it was important for Greater Victoria residents to have had a say in the matter. Now, most will have to wait and see what transipires over the coming year and hope the U.S. Navy respects their Northern neighbours as much as they do their own citizens when it comes to disruption. When the U.S. Navy garners its next round of public input, the Capital Regional District should reach out directly and make sure affected residents know who to call and where to submit their concerns well in advance of the closing date.

Property assessment increases should be added incrementally An increase in property assessment values means a bigger property tax bill. And while many Greater Victoria homes held steady this year, B.C. Assesssment dropped hefty increases on some owners with larger properties. Those increases should be spread over several years to help lessen the burden on homeowners, and a moratorium should be put on further annual increases during that time. As the second-most expensive place to live in Canada, we need all the help we can get.

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We should prepare for the big one Re: 2015: The year of climate adaptation, B.C. Views (Dec. 31) My concern is The Big One – the severe earthquake that is hard to predict, and could cause a tsunami with little warning of arrival since we are close to the source. Fortunately, prediction of volcanos has advanced, as we live within sight of two mountains that emit steam (Baker and Rainier). Let’s put effort into prediction and preparation instead of flapping about climate change. Keith Sketchley Saanich

Flavour masking smoking doesn’t reduce the harm Strawberry. A favourite fruit flavour for children. This makes me wonder why I see it in such a terrible form: tobacco. Almost half of B.C.’s youth smokers are using flavoured tobacco products. Might seem as though the addition of fruit would make tobacco friendlier and healthier, right? Unfortunately, flavoured tobacco carries the same

health and addiction risks as regular tobacco. Research shows increasing tobacco taxes is the most effective way to reduce smoking rates and increasing taxes can help prevent youth from purchasing cigarettes or starting to smoke. Also, it’s time to legislate smoke-free outdoor public places. Smoke-free parks, beaches and campuses create a positive environment for youth and people who want to quit. Considering that 40 municipalities in B.C. already have smoke-free outdoor place bylaws, it’s time to act and make this a provincewide policy. Secondhand smoke is never a fun time. I’ve been affected by cancer just as you have. Cancer-causing products should never be masked by strawberry flavours, from which the second-hand smoke is just as bad. This new year it’s time for not

only individual commitments, but also a commitment from the B.C. government to help reduce smoking rates. Paul Kim Victoria

Atwell needs to go I’ve lived in Saanich for many years and have enjoyed and appreciated the work of our municipal government. I didn’t vote for Richard Atwell and, from all he’s done since being elected, I feel his councilors should call for his removal from office. The negative attention that our new Mayor is receiving does not reflect the great municipality of Saanich. Sandi Schwab Saanich

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The University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business assistant dean Pat Elemans, left, dean Saul Klein, associate dean of programs Dave McCutcheon and associate professor and associate dean Mark Colgate celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary last week.

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The University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business embarked upon its silver anniversary year last week with a special celebration for staff, students and alumni. The event kicked off a year of celebrations with a four-tier work of art, designed by Cakes, Etc. to match the Gustavson’s motto of “the world looks different from here,” and its commitment to teach students to “see things differently.” Over the past 25 years, the Gustavson

School of Business has inspired more than 5,000 students and its alumni have excelled globally in various fields. The school is also launching a Facebook contest where people can submit what their birthday wish would be, if they were turning 25. Gustavson recently partnered with Hootsuite to demonstrate the newest technology for online contesting, and people may enter the contest at http:// gustavsonbirthdaywish.hscampaigns.com Winners will receive a sample of Gustavson’s specially blended birthday tea, created by Amoda

Tea, whose co-founders are graduates of Gustavson’s Masters of Global Business program. Also coming up is World Gustavson Day, planned for June 2015, which will include a live webcast to all Gustavson School of Business alumni, featuring a keynote speaker and a look forward at the next 25 years. The school will also be unveiling its “Top 25 Alumni to Watch” throughout 2015, from nominations submitted last year, and celebrate the Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award in May.

• To determine your English program catchment school, please visit our website at www.sd61.bc.ca, click on Schools, then School Locator. • While most students, if not all, living in a school’s local catchment will be accommodated at that school, students cannot be guaranteed placement in the catchment area school and may be required to enroll at the nearest school with space available. • To request an out-of-catchment school within the District, register at your catchment school and complete a Student Transfer Application form. • Parents who already have an older child enrolled in one of our elementary schools in September 2015 and wish to have their younger child enrolled in the same school can register their Kindergarten child at that school rather than the catchment area school. They do not fill out a Student Transfer Application form. To register, please bring: • Proof of your child’s age and citizenship status. This can be a birth certificate, passport, landed immigrant authorization. Parents of children who are not Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants or do not have a birth certificate for their child are required to contact our International Student Program at 250-592-6871 prior to registration. • Proof of your address. This can be your driver’s licence, a utility bill with your current postal code, etc. • Your child’s BC Medical Care Card. General questions? Please call the school board office at 250-475-4220. The Aboriginal Full-Day Kindergarten program is located at Craigflower and George Jay Elementary Schools. For enrollment or questions, please contact the schools directly: Craigflower 250-384-8157 or George Jay 250-385-3381

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Pack everything into the Honda Pilot and there is still surprisingly enough room for eight people.

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In The Cab There is plenty of room in this eight-passenger sport ute. The second row has an extra 25 millimetres, the third has 50 millimetres and there’s a slight an increase to the cargo area. The 60/40 second row and third row bench seats fold flat to give a good surface to transport larger items. Another added improvement is the rear glass that can be opened independently from the hatch. If you go for the EX-L RES or Touring edition there is a power lift gate. A 229-watt audio system with seven speakers and a subwoofer is available on the LX, SE and EX-L RES model while the Touring comes with a 650-watt, AM/FM/CD Premium

audio system with MP3/Windows media and 10 speakers including a 5.1 surround sound theater mode, also a 15 GB hard drive (HDD) audio storage. There is an available Honda DVD rear entertainment system with 9-inch display. An available Honda satellite-linked navigation system

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differential when extra traction is not required, helping with the fuel economy, when more traction is required, the system engages the rear differential.

Roadworthy I had the opportunity to take the SE 4WD along some logging roads in Squamish. It was incredibly smooth as it glided over potholes and dodged ditches. Although they were not rough roads it is certainly nice to know that you could take your family camping knowing you can travel to most locations without experiencing problems because you left the pavement. The Pilot has variable cylinder management (VCM), which shuts down two or three cylinders when not required. The five speed automatic transmission runs smoothly and very quietly when shifting. When the green ECO light comes on, I noticed the transmission was a little noisier as the engine decreased the number of cylinders in operation. The Pilot has a tow rating of 2045 kg (4500 lb). Verdict The 2015 Honda Pilot is a reliable/spacious SUV and is a real joy to drive. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Detroit, MI – There’s a buzz in motor city because the car industry has roared back in the US and 2014 was another record year in Canada.

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Photography exhibition opens Saturday at AGGV The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria opens its thought-provoking photography exhibition, In Another Place, And Here, on Jan. 24. AGGV curators Michelle Jacques and Toby Lawrence are bringing together the work of eight local, national and international artists to examine the relationships between self and place. The exhibition is inspired by the novel In Another Place, Not Here, written in 1986 by Canadian author Dionne Brand. Each chosen artist’s photography offers a unique way of looking at the human relationship to the environment to create a focused conversation that encourages the viewer to think about Vancouver Island’s coastal location

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and the complexities that underlie relationships to the surrounding beauty. “The artists in this exhibition make photographs that describe the land and the self in ways that ask us to understand that the places we live are defined by a multitude of narratives and histories,” said AGGV chief curator Michelle Jacques. In Another Place, And Here, runs until May 31. Artists include Sooke-based photographer Troy Moth, Nadia Huggins (St. Vincent & the Grenadines), O’Neil Lawrence (Jamaica), Mike Andrew McLean (Canada), Meryl McMaster (Canada), , Dawit L. Petros (Eritrea/Canada/US), Krista Belle Stewart (Canada) and Li Xinmo (China). The exhibition runs until May 31. For more information visit aggv.ca or call 250-384-4171. editor@saanichnews.com

UVic invites input to Campus Plan update The University of Victoria is inviting public participation and input as it undertakes a year-long process to update its Campus Plan. The Campus Plan update will provide a refreshed vision and guidelines in matters relating to bulidings, land use, open spaces, natural areas, transportation and parking in support of UVic’s academic mission. Two public events are scheduled to engage broad audiences: • Speakers Event, Jan. 28 2015, 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Bob Wright Centre room B150, featuring talks that inspire ideas about campus planning and a Q&A session. • Ideas Forum, Feb. 4 2015, 12:00-2:00 or 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Michèle Pujol Room located in the Student Union Building. Drop in to contribute your ideas about the future of the campus. Learn more at www.uvic.ca/campusplanning or contact us at campusplanupdate@uvic.ca.

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COMING EVENTS

LEGALS

LOST AND FOUND

BOTTLE DRIVE Victoria High CONCERT BAND Music Tour to Europe! SATURDAY, JAN 24

10am - 2:30pm 1260 Grant Street Vic High parking lot Please bring your empties to support a great cause!

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

Disability BeneďŹ ts Free Seminar Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault BeneďŹ ts Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or ofďŹ ce@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca FILM AND TV ACTING- Learn from pros how to act in Film and TV. Graduate with a diploma in 6 months! 1(866)-2318232. www.vadastudios.com.

Re: The estate of LUDOVICO GARY TRIONFI, also known as GARY TRIONFI, DECEASED, formerly of 204 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3460 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC

SYDNEY STEINBERG of 3931 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC has abandoned furniture, household items, etc. Notice is hereby given if these items are not removed by February 23, 2015 your items will be auctioned off.

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LOST AND FOUND LOST: SOLITAIRE Diamond engagement ring. January 16, on Oak Bay Ave. or Foul Bay Road at Chaucer. Strong sentimental value. If found, please call 250-475-1951. FOUND BACKPACK, good quality, in bush at Royal Oak bus loop. (778)433-1716.

$250 REWARD! Lost Siamese cat- our 2 little girls have lost their best friend Wolverine (aka Wolvie or Zed). 9 mos old Seal Point Siamese with ear tattoo. Last seen Oct. 18, by Christmas Hill. 250-389-0184 alinaf@shaw.ca

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DEALER REQUIREDearn $8,000 to $10,000 cash per month servicing 100 snack boxes in your area. Your investment $15,000.00, some financing is available. 1(604)930-6040.

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Ă&#x2030;COLE MARGARET JENKINS SCHOOL 1824 FairďŹ eld Road, Victoria, BC is hosting our:

READY, SET, LEARN OPEN HOUSE (for 3 year olds and their parents)

Thurs. February 5th, 2015, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

READY, SET, LEARN, FEATURES: â&#x20AC;˘ Opportunity for children to experience being at our school â&#x20AC;˘ Information pack for parents â&#x20AC;˘ Snack Please R.S.V.P. to 250-598-5191 or margjenkins@sd61.bc.ca

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SUN WING GREENHOUSES LTD 6070 Oldfield Rd,Victoria, BC Farm workers req. from Apr 1 - Sept 10, 2015, Duties incl. picking/crop maintenance No expo needed. $10.49/hr, 40+ hrs/wk, 5-6 days/wk. Fax resume to 250-652-5757 or email sunwingfarm@shaw.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

DO YOU need help in caring for the Senior in your life? Appointments? Chores? Company? Call 250-652-1167.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ludovico Gary Trionfi, also known as Gary Trionfi are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executors, Michael Holmes and Daryl Clegg at c/o Infinity Law, 200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 931 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3 on or before March 31, 2015, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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ALZHEIMER SOCIETY of B.C seeks volunteers to support the Investors Group Walk for Memories at Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robert Bateman Centre for a few hours on Sunday, January 25. Roles include greeters, set-up and cleanup helpers, registration assistants, food and drink masters, route marshals, and face painters. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE CANADIAN Cancer Society is seeking Volunteer Dispatchers to coordinate rides to transport patients to primary cancer-related treatments in the Greater Victoria Area, Western Communities, Sooke, North Saanich and Sidney. If you can spare 4 hours per week & want to make a difference in peoples lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, please contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 250-414-4253 or http://www.cancervolunteer.ca THE CANADIAN Diabetes Association seeks a volunteer with excellent writing skills to collaborate on developing and producing a variety of written materials: simple business proposals, brief reports, newsletters, promotional material, press releases, etc. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

VOLUNTEER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Victoria Disability Resource Centre is looking for a part-time, volunteer executive director to manage daily operations. The Centre promotes independent living for people with disabilities through its core programs of information and referral, peer support, employment & community development. See www.drcvictoria.com for more information or contact us at 250-595-0044 or email director@drcvictoria.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Nelson

The City of Nelson is currently recruiting for

MANAGER, IT & FIBER The City of Nelson is currently seeking to fill the position of Manager, IT & Fiber. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Services and plays a key role by providing input and influencing key decisions relating to all aspects of managing Information Technology and Fiber initiatives for the City of Nelson.

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At WorkSafeBC we are dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. If you have a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and at least three years of client-based and complex decision making experience, we would like to meet with you. Attend our information session to learn more about a rewarding career in case management with WorkSafeBC. Please bring your resume to the information session.

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The Job: Case Manager Information Session

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

HOUSES FOR SALE

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LAVENDER CO-OP accepting applications for a 1 bdrm, $620/mo. Quiet area, sm pet ok, W/D hook up, insuite storage, lrg bright kitchen. Gross income $25,000 +, share purchase is $2,500. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall; 10A620 Judah St.

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.

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

NEED A MORTGAGE? BANK TURN DOWN? BAD CREDIT? SELF EMPLOYED? NEW IMMIGRANT? Purchase - Refinance Equity Takeout & more

GARAGE SALES SIDNEY- #4 9877 7th Street, Sat, Jan 24, 9-1pm. No Early Birds. Moving Sale!

Call (250)818-9636.

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

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 ITEMS

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

WALK-IN BATHTUB, Premier with overhead/ hand-held shower, quality taps, plumbing fittings. $500. (250)704-6126.

FREE STAMP collection and NLP tapes & books. Call (250)642-0754.

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2 CUSTOM framed pictures, moving, must sell, $10 each. Call (778)440-3084. QUEEN-SIZED mattress, excellent shape, will deliver, $99. Call 250-544-4933. TWIN WOOL mattress topper, $40. Betty Crocker kettle, $20. Call (250)656-9272.

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

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SET OF 4 winter tires, mounted (175/65R1), $200. Sofa bed with inflatable dbl mattress, $600. (250)655-1599.

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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

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

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. â&#x153;ąWhen you buy with me, I give you $1000 to $9000 cash! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING 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).

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Oak Bay solidified its hold atop the Island’s senior boys basketball by capturing the Victoria City Police Tournament. The Bays dropped the host St. Michaels Blue Jags 63-55 in Saturday’s final. “Matt Grey had a very good final game and the boys are playing pretty solid right now,” said Oak Bay coach Chris Franklin. “I think we were able to wear them down physically a little bit and that helped out in the end. All the games we play against St. Mike’s every year are pretty close.” Grey paced the Bays with 25 points in the final on his way to earning tournament MVP. Oak Bay’s Atlas St. Paul Butler was named to the tournament all-star team. Oak Bay opened the tournament with a convincing 81-33 win over the Spectrum Thunder before getting past the Lambrick Park Lions 74-60 in the semifinal. “We have pretty good balance on our team. I think every game in the tourna-

ment someone else was leading scorer,” said Franklin. “I’m pretty lucky that way, we’ve got good balance and a lot of skilled players. That’s one of the things that really helped us this year.” That balance has allowed the Bays to hold down the No. 3 spot in the B.C. boys AAAA rankings, behind Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens and the Burnaby South Ravens. Franklin said the tournament was just one step for the Bays as they progress towards the provincial championships in March. “The guys are playing solid basketball, you just want them to continue to get better,” he said. “Hopefully, we’ll be in a good place and be healthy and see how it goes in the end.” West Vancouver Highlanders toppled Lambrick Park 72-63 to claim third place in the tourney. St. Michaels brushed back the Highlanders 64-41 to advance to the finals. The Blue Jags currently hold down the No. 2 ranking for AA senior boys while Lambrick Park is in the No. 3 spot. editor@oakbaynews.com

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New year a good time for mortgage checkup A few simple steps can help maximize reduction of principal and lower interest charges on debt Dan Ebenal Black Press

The arrival of a new year is the perfect time to give your mortgage a checkup. That’s the advice of Paul Macara, a mortgage broker with Beyer Mortgage Services. “I always encourage my clients to look at their mortgage on an annual basis,” said Macara. He said that allows you to take advantage of your prepayment privileges to maximize your mortgage principal reduction and high-interest debt can be transferred to a lower interest rate to boost cash flow and save on interest costs. It’s also an opportunity to take advantage of attractive mortgage products and rates, which are floating around historic lows, and could provide access to the lowest-cost funds for renovations, education funding, a vacation or other large looming expense. Some of Macara’s other mortgage tips for 2015 include speeding up your mortgage paydown. He suggests finding a way to use prepayment privileges this year at least once. Using a tax refund or

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Paul Macara of Beyer Mortgage Services advises clients to look over their mortgage on an annual basis. just a little extra cash that you’ve managed to sock away towards your mortgage will increase your return on future payments. And instead of paying your mortgage monthly, he recommends paying weekly or bi-weekly. That small change can save you thousands. “Many of our trusted lenders offer fantastic prepayment privileges,” said Macara. “Many products allow you to prepay up to 15-20 per cent of your origi-

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per cent higher than my best rate,” said Macara. “Make sure you do a little research before you tick that renewal box. I always advise my clients to come see me five months before their renewal date to ensure we get a rate hold in place.” He said those who purchased their first home last year could be leaving money on the table. Firsttime buyers could be able to take advantage of the $5,000 non-refundable Home Buyer Tax Credit

amount, which provides up to $750 in federal tax relief. Macara also advises to make sure your credit is in good shape. Making sure your credit accounts don’t exceed 30 per cent of the credit available will help you qualify for the best mortgage rate possible. He suggests building a financial cushion by putting a small amount from every paycheque into a fund to cover any potential emergencies. reporter@saanichnews.com

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, January 23, 2015 SAANICH NEWS - Friday, January 23, 2015

Short course swimming at Commonwealth While the Camosun CharSwimming fans will gers men’s and women’s volwant to head to Saaleyball teams are on a roadnich Commonwealth trip this weekend to ColumPlace this weekend bia Bible College Bearcats, (Jan. 23 to 25) when the Chargers’ basketball more than 300 athletes teams are home Friday and from across Vancouver Saturday, Jan. 23 and 24, Island will be taking hosting Quest College at part in the Vancouver PISE. Games go at 6 p.m. for Island Regional Short the women and 8 p.m. for the Course (25-metre) >JOCKTALK jocktalk@telus.net men on Friday, with 1 p.m. Championships. Many and 3 p.m. starts Saturday. of the swimmers will be hoping to make it On the high school courts, the weekend through to provincial and national swimstarts tonight (Jan. 23) with the Reynolds ming meets later in the swimming season. senior boys visiting Pacific Christian and Lambrick Park visiting Belmont, both with The UVic Vikes men’s and women’s bas6 p.m. tip-offs. Claremont’s senior boys ketball teams are out of town for a weekalso visit Spectrum Community School, end series at the University of Calgary, with the game time still to be announced at and will be back next weekend when Lethbridge University visits Jan. 30 and 31. The press time. Fast forward to Tuesday, Jan. 27 for a Vikes are counting down to their final basfull slate of games. The senior girls heat ketball games at McKinnon Gym before up the court with Reynolds visiting Clarethe new gym opens and fans, students, mont, Mt. Doug visiting Belmont, Pacific staff and athletes are invited to share their Christian at Lambrick, St. Michaels at McKinnon memories at facebook.com/ Glenlyon Norfolk, and Spectrum hostiheartmck. Submissions are due by Feb. 5. ing Oak Bay, all at 5:45 p.m. On the senior boys’ courts, SMUS is at Claremont, PCS Also at UVic, the Vikes host the Univervisits Esquimalt and Mt. Doug is at Lamsity of British Columbia on the UVic Turf brick Park. Spectrum hosts Oak Bay and Field tomorrow (Jan. 24) at 2 p.m.

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Reynolds hosts Edward Milne, with all games starting at 7:30 p.m. Looking ahead to Friday, Jan. 29, Claremont’s AAA senior girls visit Mt. Doug (5:45 p.m. start) and St. Andrews’ senior girls welcome Esquimalt at 5:45 p.m., with the St. Andrew’s boys hosting Stelly’s at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Christian’s senior boys head to Sidney to take on Parklands and Spectrum visits Claremont, both with 7:30 p.m. tip-offs. After a heavy week for the Saanich Braves Junior B hockey team, the local boys host the Kerry Park Islanders for today (Jan. 23), 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes Rec Centre. JACK FM radio will be on hand and Telus

has donated a TV as a prize for this home game. In Vancouver Island Premier League soccer action, the Lower Island Saanich/Prospect Lake U18 Boys welcome Gorge/Lakehill for a noon game at Lochside Turf. The Victoria Eagles Midget AAA baseball club is holding tryouts Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8 at Oak Bay Rec Centre. Tryouts begin at 3:30 p.m. For tryout details see victoriaeagles.com.

- Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and athlete attending Grade 12 at Mount Douglas secondary. Reach him at jocktalk@telus.net.

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