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Saanich police are warning of a smartphone scam using knock-off technology after they arrested a seller in a sting operation. Police were first tipped off to the scam by a Saanich man who had purchased a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for about $580 from a private seller on UsedVictoria.com. “When the buyer arrived home, he realized certain functions of the phone did not work,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie at a press conference on Tuesday. The man took the phone to a local electronics store and was told the device was likely a knock-off that used cheaper technology. The phone was functional and could make calls using a SIM card, but the camera and other built-in Samsung software were missing, Eassie said. Police then found a similar posting online and set up a sting operation. After meeting the seller and purchasing a knock-off phone, a 24-year-old Kelowna man was arrested and later released.

Police found another two phoney phones in the man’s possession. Samsung officials told Saanich police the knockoff phones were likely only worth about $150. “We believe there are others to may have fallen prey to this individual,” said Eassie, adding officers found text messages between the seller and other potential buyers. The seller also has ties to Alberta and there could be more victims there, he said. Eassie suggested buyers who purchase phones online from a private seller verify the phone’s serial number using online “Black lists” set up by mobile providers to ensure the phone hasn’t been reported lost or stolen. “In this case, the serial number was actually a fake,” Eassie said. “You can also bring the phone in to Future Shop or another retailer, and those guys are pretty good at figuring out if it’s authentic.” Usedvictoria.com recommends buyers and sellers meet in person, in a public place and with a friend whenever completing sales.

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Eight-year-old Nadia Peicu enjoys an afternoon skate with her dad Liviu at Pearkes Arena on Wednesday. The ice rink, as well as several swimming pools across Greater Victoria, will be open on Monday for Family Day activities. See Page A4 for more Family Day activities around Saanich and across the region. Daniel Palmer/News staff

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Saanich tsunami maps give some rise for concern Portage Inlet and Cadboro Bay susceptible, but District mostly protected due to higher, rocky topography Travis Paterson News staff

Earthquakes will happen, and at some point, the waters of a tsunami will broach the shores of Saanich. But there’s little to no evidence that a tsunami of any significance has ever washed into Saanich, or the South Island for that matter, says Dr. Garry Rogers, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada in Sidney. But that may all change with the coming subduction mega-earthquake from the Cascadia fault off the west coast of Vancouver Island, which is expected anytime, Rogers said. The last Cascadia earthquake was in 1700, but seismologists use conservative estimates when looking forward, conservatively bumping up the projected magnitude. “What’s been modelled is a tsunami coming from Cascadia, when 500 years of strain building up will be released,” Rogers said. “We have 19 examples in the last 10,000 years, which works out to a subduction quake roughly every 500 years.” On Dec. 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.2 earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra triggered a series of devastating tsunamis with waves up to 30 metres high in some areas. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand were the hardest hit but waves reached as far away as South Africa. More than 230,000 people were killed. For Saanich, models suggest residents who live at or near the shoreline can expect up to two metres of swell. For the most part, the District should remain unaffected, as it’s protected from the open ocean. But there are houses that are highly susceptible, such as those in the flood plain of Cadboro Bay, or the low-lying cottages along Portage Inlet. And there are other earthquakes to consider, Rogers said. The question is, where do they come from, and will they produce a tsunami? “Will a tsunami be generated from the Georgia HSC15036-KidsClub-BannerAd-10.33x3-v6.pdf

or Juan de Fuca straits? That is a question we don’t know the answer to,” Rogers said. “There is evidence of extra (earthquake) events, other than the 500-year Cascadia quakes, and the question is where are they from?” Core samples from Witty’s Lagoon and Esquimalt Lagoon, two of the South Island’s most ideal traps for tsunami debris, have instead turned up nothing. There are examples of earthquake-caused landslide debris in core samples taken from the Saanich Inlet, but again, no tsunami debris, Rogers said. “The closest examples we have are from the Olympic Peninsula across the strait in Washington. About 1,000 years ago there was an earthquake in Seattle that sent a tsunami up the Puget Sound, but we don’t see those deposits here, so it must have been minor when it reached Saanich.” However, rarely a decade has gone by without evidence of several significant quakes in the vicinity of the South Island. At some point, a tsunami could happen. The 1964 earthquake in Alaska had a minor effect here but flooded Port Alberni. Same goes for the 1960 earthquake from Chile that knocked around Vancouver Island log booms and boats but a minimal impact here. “Again, we never say never, we just don’t have the evidence to suggest where earthquakes have come from,” Rogers said. “South of Port Townsend is a long mud flat and there are more layers of tsunami debris in there than every 500 years, so we question, are they from locally generated tsunamis or distant tsunamis from Alaska? Did they start in the strait?” Rogers said there are no indicators that climate change will have an impact on the frequency of earthquakes, but eventually tsunami maps will have to be revised because of rising sea levels. Saanich has a detailed Tsunami Information Brochure posted at saanich.ca/sep/documents/ tsunami-brochure-saanich2013.pdf. reporter@saanichnews.com 15-02-03

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Six days, six runners and more than 600 kilometres. Up and down the hills and valleys of Vancouver Island, battling wind, rain and possibly even snow, six individuals will run relay-style from Port Hardy to Victoria from Feb. 15 to 20 to raise funds and awareness for Wounded Warriors Run B.C. The cause – WWRBC supports retired and serving Canadian Armed Forces members affected by post-traumatic stress disorder – mirrors the issues around mental illness and needs to be brought more into the public eye, says Dave Saunders. His family’s Subaru dealership in Colwood hosted the official relay launch on Friday, and will welcome the runners back with a finale at 5 p.m. on Feb. 20. “A lot of our emergency personnel are silent about it and they shouldn’t be,” he said. “PTSD shouldn’t be something to hide. It should be shared so as a community we can help them. They protect our community above and beyond what they are paid for. So this is the very least we can do to pay these individuals back.” Saunders Subaru is helping spearhead promotion of the Island run to help raise as much money and awareness of PTSD as possible for the cause, Saunders said. “This (run) is difficult in the summer, let alone the winter.

“I congratulate those guys; they are willing to do it under any circumstances and my hat goes off to them.” Steve Deschamps, Channing Knull, Lorne Guthro, Mary McGregor, Sebastien Arsenault and Rob Lamothe have accepted the challenge of running through the Island’s challenging terrain. They’ll stop at many Royal Canadian Legion branches along the way, spreading the word and raising funds for the cause. Lamothe said all of the runners and volunteers have a singular focus. “This is something near and dear to me. I have been deployed multiple times and I’m very concerned about PTSD and mental illness,” he said. “It is not a physical injury you can see, but wounds that are not as visible are still important to deal with.” With last year’s inaugural run raising approximately $25,000, Lamothe said the hope is to shatter that record the second time out. “It’s a gruelling task, but it’s less about the run and more about the cause … It’s not just a military issue, it is really a mainstream Canadian society issue. The stats are that one in 10 (people are) affected by mental illness. Short or long term, we should not turn a blind eye,” he said. Whether those affected are or have been in uniform or not, he added, “you try to make a difference in that individual’s life.” editor@saanichnews.com

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Prepare for shaky ground When people talk about things that go bump in the night, West Coasters could be forgiven for their thoughts turning to earthquakes and tsunamis. Few have escaped feeling the vibrations of a minor quake occurring nearby and we’ve all seen and heard of the large quakes causing devastation in parts of California. And if the experts are to be believed, it’s only a matter of time before another megaquake rocks Vancouver Island. In January 1700 a magnitude 8.7 quake struck off the west coast of Vancouver Island, wiping out entire First Nations villages and causing a tsunami that swept across the Pacific and deluged the coast of Japan. Quakes of that magnitude are estimated to occur every 300 to 700 years, so the question in everyone’s mind is do we have centuries to prepare or are we already overdue. Chances are none of us will witness a megaquake in our lifetime. And even if a major quake was imminent, there is little reason to panic. The western side of the Island is expected to bear the brunt of the devastation, and with much of Victoria situated on bedrock, it should escape some of the more severe shaking. Many of the buildings in and around Saanich have been seismically upgraded in the aftermath of a major quake that rocked the Seattle area in 2001. But there is every reason to be prepared. In the event of an earthquake, the safest places are beneath sturdy furniture or beside a solid inside wall. People are advised to avoid windows and to avoid heavy objects that could fall from ceilings or shelves. Those outside should stay in the open, away from trees, buildings and power lines. Drivers are advised to stop their car away from overpasses, bridges and power lines and to stay inside their vehicle. Assembling a 72-hour emergency kit is not only a good idea in the event of an earthquake, but also could come in handy if the region is struck by severe storms or other emergencies. The kit should contain water, food and other essentials that would allow you to survive for three days until emergency responders arrive. Taking the time to make a few preparations is well worth the effort. It could be the difference between life and death in the event a major earthquake does strike, and can offer peace of mind even if it doesn’t. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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Environmentalists should note spy bill Re: Spy measures are worrying, News, (Jan. 30) Your editorial is timely and thought-provoking. Several deep concerns arise over the recently released Harper government anti-terrorism laws. First, they were announced by Mr. Harper – not in Parliament, the people’s House – but in a Conservative pep rally in a marginal Conservative Ontario seat: an intimation of a future partisan rather than all-party approach to anti-terrorism. Second, is your valid observation that “perhaps the most unsettling development of Canada’s spying evolution is a lack of parliamentary oversight.” Why Canada is the only member of the “Five Eyes” intelligence network (that includes Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the U.S.) not to have proactive parliamentary oversight for its spy service is disturbing. Two associated and equally troubling concerns arise. The first is the long-standing tendency of Harper Government to

question the motives of Canadian citizens or organizations that disagree with, for example, the Enbridge proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. In January 2012, then natural resources minister Joe Oliver, in an article in the Wall Street Journal, attacked ”environmentalists and other radical groups [who] threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their ideological agenda.” According to Oliver their goal was simple: “to undermine Canada’s economic interest.” Then Public Safety Minister Toews upped the ante and announced they would be vigilant against domestic extremism that is “based on grievances – real or perceived – revolving around the promotion of various causes such as animal rights, white supremacy, environmentalism and anticapitalism.” The shift of Canada Revenue Agency auditing resources from hunting tax cheats with secret foreign tax havens to auditing environmental and international aid voluntary organizations can

perhaps best be explained in such an Conservative ideological climate. The second concern is the Harper tradition of making Conservative partisan appointments to what should be the non-partisan Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) that is supposed to act as the watchdog of Canada’s spy service. A previous SIRC Chairman, appointed by Harper, Dr. Arthur Porter, is languishing in a Panamanian jail awaiting extradition for fraud charges in Quebec. Former Conservative MP Deb Grey is currently the interim chair. Several SIRC members or ex-members such as Chuck Strahl have had ties with the oil business that, according to some Conservative cabinet members, is being targeted by environmental extremists. In a time of growing rhetoric about the ever-present terrorist threat, the words of Benjamin Franklin still apply: “He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither”. Ron Faris Saanich

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Celebration of family connections crosses cultures “We usually go to one of our houses and invite everybody over,” said Hira. Victoria News “The family extends very far, and we all stay connected; it’s very important in the Every family and culture has their own culture.” traditions and celebrations that make For members of the First Nations comthem unique – memories that family munity, family is considered more than members only share with each other. just direct relatives, says Edith LoringGrowing up in Victoria, Daniel Low Kuhanga, from B.C.’s Gitxsan Nation. remembers going to Chinatown every “The extended family is really critical Sunday with his parents and two older to raising children,” she said. “It’s not just sisters. the mother and the dad.” “I remember, once a week, my dad Loring-Kuhanga, 57, is an example of would buy me a Chinese comic book, and that, having raised her brother’s three I could buy a Chinese juice-box. It was children in addition to her own two chilmy treat, every Sunday,” says Low. “And dren, who are now grown. mom would be in Chinatown picking up She and her children moved to Vicgroceries for the night.” toria in 1984, but she continues to keep Nowadays, Low, 35, still saves Sundays her long-standing family traditions alive for family time with his wife and two chilby going back home at least four times dren, ages five and two. a year. “It’s usually the going-out day,” Low While there, family members particsays. ipate in hunting, fishing and trapping, In Low’s family, Chinese New Year is a among other activities. big part of family celebrations. Black Press file photo “We try to make sure that some of our “Traditionally (for) Chinese New Year, kids from the urban setting get out to the you go visit other families and then you Enjoying cultural activities like Chinese New Year are popular traditions for Victoria’s Low family. territory and continue to practice those bring gifts,” he said, adding many of his things,” says Loring-Kuhanga. always bring my (kids).” “We all get together with family and friends, extended family members live in Victoria. “The “Family is the foundation of our being, Regular family get-togethers at Meena Hira’s and we usually light a bonfire and have food and aunts and uncles would always have money prehouse involve not only her parents and three sweets,” says Hira, adding they also celebrate and it’s the foundation of our community pared for us in the little red envelopes.” and of our culture. Without family, then it’s younger siblings, but also aunts, uncles, cousins with dancing. “It’s a big party.” In addition to special meals on New Year’s and more. In addition to big festival celebrations such pretty hard to practice any of those things.” Eve and New Year’s Day, Low takes his family andrea.peacock@vicnews.com Most recently, Hira, 23, and her family cel- as Lohri and Diwali, Hira and her extended to the Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown. ebrated Lohri, a Punjabi festival signifying the family also get together often for dinners and “My dad would always bring me, so now I end of winter. birthdays.

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Families from across the region will visit Sidney’s LEGO Festival. Feb. 9, and the second from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for those age 13 and older. Learn about some of the slugs and snails that live on the forest floor and join CRD Regional Parks’ guest artist-in-residence Joanne Thomson on this fun creative program to make your own slug or snail using acrylic clay. The program is free but pre-registration is required by Friday, Feb. 6 as space is limited. To reserve a spot call 250-478-3344.

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VICTORIA Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre invites families to take a spin with the Celebrate Family Free Skate 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. Call 250-361-0732 for details about the 300 free passes available. While downtown, head over to the Royal BC Museum, offering free admission on Family Day to take in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 100 large-scale, back-lit photographs that include some of the world’s most respected nature photographers and wildlife experts. Selected by the Natural History Museum, London, and BBC Worldwide from more than 42,000 entries from 96 countries, this exhibition celebrates the beauty and magnificence of the world in which we live, as well as acting as a stark reminder of the fragility of nature. Also on hand will be a beaver mount family photo station in the Natural History gallery, where families can have their photos taken with a mount of one of Canada’s favourite animals, and a recording studio set up in the Modern History gallery for families to reflect on

what ‘family’ means to them. At Hillside Centre, families are invited to experience the new OceanWall, with a free special event Monday, Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join the Sea Rangers, the new Kid’s Club for children age five to 12 years, try your hand at arts, crafts and puzzles, and take in facepainting, prizes and more.

WEST SHORE CRD Parks encourages families to come explore View Royal’s Thetis Lake Regional Park for a Family Fun Hike, an all-ages guided walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Meet at the main parking lot at Thetis Lake and with a CRD naturalist discover the beauty of this wooded parkland.

Mark your calendars for Westshore Town Centre’s Family Festival, Feb. 7 to 9 . Featuring more than 30 exhibitors who will share information about their hobbies and activities, the free festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Families with younger children will also want to explore the new play area. At the Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, Westshore Recreation hosts a

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SAANICH PENINSULA Family-friendly Sidney hosts its free three-day celebration of everything LEGO with the Marine LEGO Brick Festival this Family Day weekend. On Sunday and Monday, Robin Sather, Canada’s only Certified LEGO Professional, will build a six-foot Seaspan tugboat. In addition, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre will feature underwater LEGO, the Sidney Pier Hotel will showcase complex LEGO creations by VicLUG and on Monday, the Mary Winspear Centre will host Sather and a community open house. And don’t miss the Sidney Museum’s ongoing annual LEGO exhibit featuring Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Batman and Harry Potter. On Monday, head to Panorama Rec Centre to get active with your family, including draw prizes and $2 admission to swimming, skating and the weight room. Hit the ice for a Family Day Skate from 1 to 2:20 p.m. or make a splash in the pool from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

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impatient young travellers can be a lifesaver. Books, of course, are great for passing the time, but just be cautious if your young charges suffer from queasy stomachs. When the boys were younger, “I always carried books in the van, switching them out every few months. Then even being stuck on the Malahat wasn’t so painful – I’d just read aloud and pass the time,” Heather says. Taking the ques- Saanich’s Sigwin brothers – Dennis, Blake and tion cards out of old during a roadtrip to Penticton. games like Trivial dle also help pass the hours. “Toys that Pursuit and Tri-Bond provided an easy question-and-answer are only played with in the vehicle are always good because it’s almost like game. “It was so much fun that I’ve left they forget about it until they’re in cards in the van still and pull them out there, and then it’s like something new,” if we’re heading up Island or over to Heather notes. During roadtrips, a video system or Vancouver. Now the boys are a little sick of me doing that but I still love it!” iPad with headphones for kids will also A pencil and paper for games of allow grown-ups some quiet time to hangman or tic tac toe will pass the interact, says mom Erin Christie. Take breaks, but not too many, and time at airports or ferry terminals, anymake it fun, she adds. where you’re just waiting. “During one summer car trip from For younger children, creative toys like an Etch A Sketch or Magnadoo- BC to Saskatchewan we allowed the

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Saanich Family

The family that creates together... Matt and Hilary Potosnak share a love of the arts that was important to impart to their children, Ellie, 8, and Otto, 6. Matt, from New Jersey, and Hilary met while she was studying art in Venice, Italy in 1999. Moving to New York City, “my love affair with art continued,” Hilary says. “We lived close to some of the best museums and galleries in the world and it was such a treat to go and look at art. A firm believer in instilling in their children an appreciation of art, and in the educational importance of art, in addition to subjects like math, science and technology, “I also believe in accessibility to the arts and that is what led me to volunteer at

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the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria as a docent,” Hilary says. The family moved to Saanich last year from Budapest, and after taking a tour of the gallery, “I was excited to help do tours myself,” says Hilary, who says she loves the enthusiasm of school-aged children, who enjoy art without fear and intimidation. The Potosnaks especially enjoy the gallery’s monthly Family Sunday events. “They are such fun! The volunteers are engaging and energetic and they always have lots of things for the kids to do. I know they always try to have the activities reflect current shows and this is a great way for kids to understand an exhibit on another level.”

Otto Potosnak, 6, and sister Ellie, 8, enjoy exploring the arts.

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Saanich Family

The family that plays together... For Victoria’s Strandlund family, baseball truly is in their blood. Parents Paddy and Sue, celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary this July, actually met on a ball field in Duncan. “I was coaching a slo-pitch team in a tournament and we needed an extra player,” Paddy recalls. “A friend introduced us and we’ve been playing or watching ball every summer since!” Son Jordan, now 17, began playing t-ball at Esquimalt Little League where Paddy coached him until he was 11. As Jordan moved on to high-performance baseball, Paddy began coaching daughter Jessica, also playing baseball at Esquimalt at the time. Jessica later moved to softball, playing for the View Royal Fastball Association at Helmcken-Centennial Park. She also wanted to try out for the ‘A’

softball team, 2001 Victoria Devils, which coincidentally was also looking for a Head Coach, says Paddy, who has now coached the team for four years. Already a veteran of four BC fastball championships, the Victoria Fastball Club is hosting the U14 ‘A’ Girls Softball Canadian Championships this August so Jessica will also play in her first National Fastball Championships. Both teens also enjoy other sports – hockey for Jordan and figure skating and dance for Jessica. “We both enjoy watching whatever sport they are playing or competing at,” Paddy says. “If we’re not outside in the yard playing catch, we’ve got our gloves and winter jackets on watching them on the ice!”

The Strandlunds – Jordan, Jessica, Paddy and Sue – share a passion for baseball and softball that took them to Angels Stadium several years ago.

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You know you’re a dedicated Victoria Royals fan when Marty the Marmot makes a surprise appearance at your wedding reception. It happened this past summer when Reginald Todd Jr. married longtime girlfriend Vicki. “Dad (Reginald Todd Sr.) was fighting back tears of joy all day until Marty showed up,” said Todd Jr. “It was too much, he lost it.” To be fair, it’s the looks on the kids’ faces, knowing the effect a visit from Marty would have, that may have brought a tear to Todd Sr.’s eye. Marty’s card hangs proudly in the living room of the Todd family home in Sooke, where 11 members of the extended clan gathered recently. All were clad in official Royals sweaters – most with a personalized nickname – except for Nathan’s great grandmother Fran, who cuddled Nathan’s threeweek-old brother Parker. “I emailed Marty and invited him to the wedding, I figured it was worth a shot,” said Todd Jr.’s daughter Sarah, sporting the Royals’ black third jersey. While Todd Jr., 53, and Sr., 74,

are season ticket members, they’re usually joined by many of the family who take up swath of seats behind Travis Paterson/Black Press the net for Roy- The Todd clan, from left, Vicki, Nathan, 3, Sarah, Brandon, Reg. Todd Jr., Ashley, Reg. Todd Sr., Katie (bottom als home games right), and Robert Livingstone. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Todd Jr.’s three-year-old grandson Nathan will take his regular FAMILY DAY SKATE spot on his grandfather’s lap for The Royals host the the upcoming Family Day matinee Edmonton Oil Kings on game on Monday, Feb. 9, when the Monday (Feb. 9) at 2:05 p.m. Royals host the reigning Memofollowed by a Kirby’s Source rial Cup champion Edmonton Oil for Sports’ Skate with the Kings. players. “It started with the Victoria Salmon Kings a few years ago and Todd Sr.’s wife Fran can’t go to grew when the Royals came, that’s live hockey games anymore: the when the family really started chemicals from the ice affect her going together,” said Todd Jr. breathing. But she continues to Coincidentally, the family knit Royals-themed scarves. She’s swelled in size once Todd Jr. and made 22 in all, proudly worn by Vicki began dating, as both have members of the family and gifted children in the late teens and early Travis Paterson/Black Press to players such as Coleman Voll20s. It’s a Brady Bunch, if you will, The customized sweaters of Reginald Sr., left, and Jr., right. rath. with a Royals’ spin. “We have a The Todd family may also have “The people in Spokane were daughter whose boyfriend comes sister’s family sat with us. They’re so friendly, they were grateful we one of its own on the Royals, as to a lot of the games, and there’s still at the games and we visit.” Last year Todd Sr. and Jr. took came and really made us feel wel- Vicki is cousins with the Royals’ others, a neighbour’s boy who just wants to come and sit with to the road to support the Royals come,” Todd Jr. said. “The Royals Griffin Outhouse, a promising us because it’s fun,” said Todd Jr. in the playoffs. It stands out as one swept that series, and the people goaltending prospect in the B.C. “We have a lot of fun. We used to of their favourite Royals’ experi- there were still so nice, wishing us Major Midget League. and the Royals well when we left.” be an even bigger group when my ences to date. reporter@saanichnews.com

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When the Victoria Royals acquired Alex Forsberg on Jan. 6, it was never a question of how he would fit with the team, it was only a question of where. And the Royals’ brass knew that question would take care of itself. With eight goals and two assists in 10 games, Forsberg has proved them right. The former Saskatoon Blades centre has found a home on the wing of Brandon Magee, where he’s played most his 10 games to date since coming to Victoria with a third and fourth round WHL bantam pick for Victoria’s 2013 fourth round WHL bantam pick Braydon Dunn and a first round pick in 2017. “There was no surprises (with Forsberg),” said Royals assistant coach Enio Sacilotto. “We had a pretty good idea what we were getting.” Case in point, there were no unrealistic expectations for the kid who has had to carry the title of “No. 1 overall 2010 WHL Bantam Draft pick.” And while he’s had to bear that label for good or for bad, in Victoria, he’s truly living up to it.

“Forsberg is intelligent, he finds open ice, and I like to distribute, so with him having a good shot it complements me really well.” - Brandon Magee “When I got here (Coach Dave Lowry) just told me to play my game,” said Forsberg, who turned 20 on Jan. 4, and is eligible for one more WHL season. “The thing here is you’re seeing more of the scoring side of me, that’s because I’m getting the puck more at the right times, and (Magee) is good at getting it to me.” Being back on the wing isn’t a big move, says Forsberg. But it has been a while, as he was 17 the last time he didn’t line up at centre. For all the criticism Forsberg has taken to this point in not living up to the billing of a first overall draft pick, it’s also important to note he’s headed to the playoffs for the first time since he was a 15-year-old callup with the Prince George Cougars. It was the 2011 postseason and Fors-

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berg played three games at centre in place of injured star Brett Connolly. “It was versus the Kelowna Rockets with Tyson Barrie, they were a good team. I scored one goal, but it was a lot of responsibility,” he said. Now Forsberg is in a place where he can shine, as he’s scoring goals at a clip of 0.8 per game, all while having coach Dave Lowry’s defensive zone tracking “pounded” into him. “(Lowry) writes it on the board, we work on it in practice,” Forsberg said. “He told me to play the way I play, but the difference is defence.” For now, Magee is thrilled, and is confident the last 20 games are a chance to win some big games before the Royals enter the playoffs. “Forsberg is intelligent, he finds open ice, and I like to distribute, so with him having a good shot it complements me really well,” Magee said. “We’ve brought in a lot of new guys from teams that weren’t winning, but our group is a hungry group, and the new guys just need to find their roles. Forsberg’s play on the puck is physical, (Greg Chase) is an agitator and it’s added to the team.” reporter@saanichnews.com

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first goal versus the Kamloops Blazers on Sept. 27 and his second didn’t come until Dec. 28 against the Prince George Cougars. But there’s no worry, said Sacilotto. He’s just another 16 year old who will find his offensive game in time. “Right now it’s just a focus on defence and if you find those open spots offensively, you tackle them,” Hannoun said. Over the course of the recent three-game road trip to Washington, Hannoun centred Jack Palmer, Jared Dmytriw and Brandon Fushimi, though it fluctuates as players cycle through the lineup. Last week, Hannoun made his first appearance for the Royals in Portland, where he played Winterhawks great Nic Petan. The two are first cousins. Petan, property of the Winnipeg Jets, let Hannoun win a face-off – the first and last time the Royals’ rookie will get any favours against the Winterhawks. Dante’s big brother Demico (1995) is committed to Michigan Tech (NCAA Div. 1) next year. He has 35 points in 42 games with the powerhouse Penticton Vees, dominating the B.C. Hockey League with a record of 37-7-4.

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In the mire of the Royals’ recent rejig adding high-profile WHLers Alex Forsberg and Greg Chase, life has been less flashy for 16-year-old Dante Hannoun. The kid from North Delta has quietly turned into a responsible fourth line centre, and is in the midst of an ideal rookie season in the WHL. It didn’t start out that way, as there were no guarantees Hannoun, the Royals’ 11th overall pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft, would pan out as a guaranteed starter with 20 games remaining in the regular season. “It was a struggle to teach him at the beginning but he’s improved a lot,” said assistant coach Enio Sacilotto. “He’s faster, stronger and more confident since the start of the season.” Gifted players such as Hannoun aren’t forced to be as defensively responsible at the younger levels, where their skill level allows them to compensate for mistakes, Sacilotto said. Not only do they have to learn that part of the game, they have to do it while adjusting to the pace and structure of the WHL game. “It’s just moving my feet, always, that’s been the biggest thing from the start,

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Rookie Dante Hannoun, left, has bought in as a defesively responsible centre for the Royals, a regular anchor for the fourth line. otherwise I won’t be playing,” Hannoun said. “The first half of the season I was a little nervous, but now I know what to expect.

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Coming into the last week of the Vancouver Island Junior B Hockey League’s regular season, the Saanich Junior Braves will play their final four league games. At home at Pearkes Arena, the Braves host the Campbell River Storm Friday, Feb. 6, and the Westshore Wolves the following Friday, Feb. 13. Puck drop is at 6:30 p.m. Joining the Junior Braves at Pearkes tonight (Friday, Feb. 6), the Saanich Braves Midget AA team continues its playoff run. In recognition of both games, the Junior Braves are hosting a special minor hockey promotion with tickets just $5 for adults and $3 for students. Purchasing a ticket to the Jr. Braves will give you access to watch both great games. Remember, though: Saanich Minor Hockey players always get in free wearing their SMHA jersey. The Midget AA Braves are 2-0 in playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies, and a heavy-handed 8-3 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals. The Braves host the Victoria Ice Hawks

Friday at 7:05 p.m. on the Green Rink while the Junior Braves are on the Gold rink. On Sunday, Feb. 8, the Midget squad travels to Panorama Rec Centre to take on Peninsula at 12:25 p.m. It’s a quieter weekend on the University of Victoria campus. The Vikes swimming team will be in action for the SFU Dual, hosted at Commonwealth Pool on Sunday, Feb. 8. UVic’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will be out of town this weekend, playing a weekend series at Brandon University. The Vikes will be back in town the next weekend however, when they play their last two games of the regular season against Trinity Western – also the final two games at McKinnon Gym. While the Vikes are in Manitoba, the Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s basketball teams will be in town this weekend. The Chargers host Langara College for games tonight, Friday, Feb. 6 at PISE, with the women starting at 6 p.m. followed by the men at 8 p.m. Saturdays games begin at 1 p.m. for the women and 3 p.m. for the men. Because the Camosun basketball teams are in town this weekend, the men’s and women’s volleyball teams will be on the Mainland for their respective weekend double header at Capilano College. The squad will be back in town the following weekend however to host the College

of the Rockies Feb. 14 and 15. The high school hardwood heats up after a quieter exam week. Starting tonight, (Friday, Feb. 6), the Spectrum senior boys host Belmont for a 2 p.m. game while Claremont’s senior boys visit Mount Douglas and Lambrick Park visits Oak Bay, both for 7:30 p.m. starts. Following the long weekend, the Lambrick Park senior girls host Pacific Christian School at 5:45 p.m., and the Lambrick Park boys visit Saint Michaels University School, tipping off at 5:30 p.m. PCS Div. 2 boys host Edward Milne, Mt. Doug is at Oak Bay and Claremont is at Belmont, all starting at 7:30 p.m. On Feb. 11, the St. Andrew’s Div. 2 boys visit Reynolds at 7:30 p.m. while their girls visit St. Margaret’s at 5:45 p.m. PCS boys also host Parklands at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 has just three senior games on the calendar, Glenlyon Norfolk School girls head to Claremont for their 5:45 p.m. start, while the SMUS boys visit Belmont and the Lambrick Park boys host Oak Bay, both 7:30 p.m. Saanich Little League parks, offering baseball for ages

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a team for both the Gorge and Inner Harbour races. “I’ve really enjoyed that, something I never thought I would do at my age, 64. We had a ball doing that and it really bonded that group,” she said. “It’s just fun to get on the water, especially for myself coming from Calgary.” It’s just one of the myriad special activity groups that meet weekly, bi-weekly and monthly for socializing, walking, golfing, playing bridge, learning mahjjong, meeting at new restaurants, exploring new sites, sharing books and essentially exploring Greater Victoria. Alleyne’s three years are up come April. “We’ve had so much fun in this group. We hate to leave it but it has to be done. The conversation gets different, the focus is different,” she said. “Generally by that time you’ve made good contacts and friends… You’re not so much a tourist in the city anymore.” It helps that women can simply graduate to the Newcomers of Victoria Alumnae, or NOVA, if they choose. An annual fee of $25 per member covers administrative costs and the Newcomers meet regularly, the second Wednesday of each month, at Uplands Golf Course, where the activity books are laid out for even the newest of newcomers to peruse and sign up. “There’s a wealth of activities, at least 15 to 20 activities to choose from … If somebody has a great idea, we say ‘go for it’,” Alleyne said. “It’s experiencing the city, every aspect of the city.” The next meeting is Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Uplands Golf Course. Go online to vicdaynewcomers.ca for more information. editor@saanichnews.com

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Saanich News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Homefinder is available to househunters and real estate agents with unique stories. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call editor Daniel Palmer at 250480-3239 or email editor@ saanichnews. com to share your ideas.

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HIGH DENSITY| Element Beachside Residence will be three storeys high, with commercial space

Fourteen-unit condo coming to Caddy Bay Demand for downsizing, high-density behind planning of new Abstract development in Cadboro Bay Travis Paterson News staff

There’s no place like home, which is why Abstract Developments has designed its new 14-unit condo in Cadboro Bay, Element Beach Residences, with expansive living areas. “The size and number of units is driven by the location,” said Abstract’s development and acquisitions manager, Sam Ganong. “We see a demand from downsizers, and the community plans drive it too, across the street is a threestorey building, this fits in with the community.” There are three layouts available: a one bed, one bath, and den; a two bed, two bath; and a two bed, two bath with den. They range in square footage from 737 to 1,009, with seven units on the second floor and seven on the third floor. The ground floor will be commercial space, either for office or retail, which will be subject to zoning. The floor designs are based on creating a home feel rather than a condo with an open kitchen and living area that is flowing and expansive. Because

Renderings from Abstract Developments

Element Beachside Residences adds ground level commercial space and 14 condos on Penrhyn Street in Cadboro Bay. condo living areas often feel small with limited storage, Abstract tried to make it more functional by adding storage with custom millwork throughout. It’s a much different project than Abstract’s recently completed City Park townhomes overlooking Rudd Park on Whittier Avenue, just south of Boleskine Road. Only one of those 14 units is still for sale. “City Park townhouses are geared to entry level buyers and young families, driven by its proximity to Uptown,

which has been successful,” Ganong said. “Here in Caddy Bay, everything is already established.” Keeping with Abstract’s flashy appeal are design schemes by Sandy Nygaard (Nygaard Interior Design) who has worked with Abstract before. Nygaard is leaned on to institute a brash, West Coast feel inside the home, using colour schemes, earth and wind. The kitchens are loaded with slide-in gas ranges by Whirlpool, part of the stainless steel appliance package.

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MLS 345648, Sunday 2-4:30 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-220-8600

102-1120 McClure, $462,500

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

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4035 Rainbow Hill Lane, $899,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Realty Glynis MacLeod, 250-661-7292

2485 Cadboro Heights Lane, $1,469,900 Sunday 2-4, Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

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MLS 345176, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. David Scotney, 250-384-8121 Tuesday - Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250-477-5353

3117 Esson Road, $429,000

MLS 345938, Sunday 1-3 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Roger Jones, 250-361-9838

219-40 Gorge Road W., $249,900

22-610 McKenzie Ave., $350,000

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

7182 West Saanich Road., From $370,000

2655 Sooke Rd., from $199,900

6253 Marie Meadows, $675,000

318-866 Brock Avenue, $240,000

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

MLS 343471, Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003

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MLS 346283, Saturday 2-4 - "It's Magic" Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

MLS 346156, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 is RE/MAX missing the word Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301

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VIEWS from every room - ocean, mountain, city and forest covenant protected. MODERN MINIMALIST DESIGN-natural light, privacy, and healthy living. Highest quality construction and ecoMoney, Money, Money! friendly materials. 4,300 square feetinwith four bedrooms fivearea. FANTASTIC opportunity. Located desirable Oak Bay and border baths, Home automation, Rinnai Hot1912 Watercharm, Live inSmart one, and rentwith the other! The main levelDemand retains the while the is recently updated. 7 ft height Heater andupper bonuslevel high-end Designer one bedroom legalbonus suite inlaw accommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently used with AMAZING VIEWS. Steps to lagoon and sandy beach. commercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyer $1,995,000 to verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000 O 10 pen 93 Su 5 M nd ar ay2

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3001 Charlotte Drive, $519,900 MLS 345427, Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

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Welcome to an exquisite, completely renewed lakefront Haven with so much to offer, it just has to be seen. Two romantic fireplaces, warm and elegant finishing, views, sunrises; how can we describe the waterside playground oasis that this property is? Pride of ownership is detailed throughout, and when you are not drinking your coffee on the Adirondack chairs overlooking the Lake, you will be luxuriating in the Spa soaker tub-shower ensuite, or happily gazing over the quartzite counters of your Urbana designed kitchen to the magic Blue! $1,298,888

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Shabbat dinner part of Holocaust awareness at University of Victoria Hillel B.C.’s Victoria chapter is hosting a series of Holocaust Awareness events at the University of Victoria today (Feb. 6). The Michelle Pujol room of the Student Union Building is hosting an installation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. And tonight is a Shabbat Dinner, a traditional meal featuring Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. Dinner is $4 for members and $6 for non-members, 7 p.m. at 4012 Dawnview Cres. It’s another first for the Jewish community to hold such an event at UVic, following the lighting of the

menorah to start Hannukah at UVic in December, said UVic Hillel director Carmel Tanaka. The Hillel B.C. Holocaust Awareness events are in partnership with the I-witness Field School and various student clubs (Kibbutz Hillel, PRIDE, Amnesty, Students for disabilities, etc.). On Thursday (Feb. 5) they hosted Dr. Rock Kool, son of a Holocaust survivor, for his presentation, joined by the Victoria Children’s Choir, in the Upper Lounge of the SUB at UVic.

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at Shell

Visit www.thriftyfoods.com/fuel or ask your cashier for details.

*Coupon is good for one (1) gasoline fill-up, up to seventy-five (75) litres. Coupons have no cash value. Coupons can be combined at the time of redemption with other discount offers for a cumulative discount of up to $0.30 per litre. Spend must occur at Thrifty Foods Stores on Vancouver Island excluding Saltspring Island in the province of British Columbia in a single transaction and does not include taxes, purchases of tobacco products, gift cards, prepaid cards, Canada Post products, bus passes, bottle deposits, prescriptions, lottery, and all other goods or services specified by Thrifty Foods or excluded by law, and applies to in-stock items only. Thrifty Foods and Shell reserve the right to amend the promotion at our discretion or terminate this promotion without notice. Offer is only available at select Thrifty Foods and Shell locations. Thrifty Foods will award coupons between January 19, 2015 and March 15, 2015. Coupons expire and must be redeemed at Shell by end of business on April 30, 2015.