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Warm weather puts firefighters on high alert Unseasonable dry weather producing an increase in grass and mulch fires Kendra Wong

the number of mulch fires. From January to June of this year, crews have responded to 23 mulch With unseasonably warm tem- fires, almost double the amount peratures, dry weather and lack they had the previous year. “With the exceedingly dry conof moisture, local fire departments are bracing for a long season of ditions, they can start with something as simple as a cigarette butt grass and mulch fires. “With the way things are right being carelessly discarded to somenow, things are really dry out there. one deliberately setting it with a Our hazard rating in Greater Victo- match or a lighter,” said Doug ria, certainly in Saanich, is at high Carey, deputy chief with the Victoria Fire Departand that means ment. the surface fuels “People go out and He noted it are very dry. So takes a minimum grass fires are very have a smoke break and of one fire truck easy ignited,” said in two hours it’s gone and four firefightCapt. Richard Pala ers to respond to a of the Saanich Fire from smouldering to mulch or grass fire. Department. flaming. ” In Oak Bay, the The fire depart– Capt. Richard Pala, fire department ment responded is keeping a close to 59 grass fires Saanich Fire Department eye on grass levels in 2014. So far this year, they’ve seen 20 grass fires — in parks. “Right now we’re monitoring our 14 of which were in May and three grass levels. Some of the areas like already in June. The main culprit: cigarette butts. Anderson and Gonzales hills there, “People go out and have a smoke we’re starting to look at whether or break and in two hours it’s gone not that’s going to be posted in the from smouldering to flaming,” said next week or so, with regards to Pala, noting that many of the fires fire danger for those grass areas,” occurred in front of businesses said Oak Bay fire chief Dave Cockle, such as gas stations, offices or bus adding that they’ve had two bark mulch fires in June, both outside stops. Broken glass, which can also the Oak Bay Recreation Centre. magnify the rays of the sun, are also cause for concern. PLEASE SEE: The Victoria Fire Department has Firefighters asking public also seen a significant increase in to be fire aware, Page A6

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Victoria fire chief Paul Bruce, left, and Oak Bay fire chief Dave Cockle checked out a Dallas Road beach earlier this year for beach fires. Fire officials say warm, dry weather is increasing the odds for more mulch and grass fires this summer.

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Drought warning for islanders The province is forecasting significant water supply shortages on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii unless there’s significant rainfall before the end of June. Those areas are already experiencing Level 3 drought conditions, which call for voluntary water use cuts of 20 per cent or more from municipal, agricultural and industrial users. Further water conservation measures may be ordered, including suspension of industrial water permits, if drought conditions worsen.

Man found dead in park An 86-year-old man was found dead in Beacon Hill Park over the weekend. The man, whose identity is not being released until next of kin has been notified, was found by search and rescue on June 5. The Victoria Police Department says he succumbed to a medical condition and his death is not suspicious. The man was found while VicPD patrol officers and search and rescue were searching for a second man down in the park as well. The man, who was described as “potentially suicidal,” made comments about ending his life to Market on Yates staff, before leaving in a taxi headed towards the park. The man was later found in the 700-block of Pandora Avenue. The cases are unrelated.

Members of Victoria High’s grad class of 1955 at their 30th reunion at the old Crystal Gardens on Douglas Street in 1985.

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Irene Harrison and Maureen Moffat remember high school like it was yesterday. The Victoria High graduates can recall the popular restaurant Terry’s, a 1950’s-style diner on the corner of Fort and Douglas streets, where they used to hang out after every basketball game and swim meet. “We would get 10 people into a booth and we had our soda pop and hamburgers,” laughed Harrison. “It was a regular old soda fountain.” For Moffat, who grew up in James Bay with the self-proclaimed “James Bay Bums,” the Dallas Road beach and the many movie theatres were hot spots for students. “We’d swim in the winter and you’d just go out and stay out all day,” said Moffat. “We got 25 cents a week for an allowance, we’d walk to town to save the three cents each way. The movie was 15 cents so we had 10 cents

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to buy French fries,” said Moffat. Harrison and Moffat, along with 70 graduates from the class of 1955, reunited at the Harbour Towers Hotel on June 10 (the day of their actual graduation ceremony) for their 60th reunion. “There’s quite a few people who [came] that we haven’t seen in years. For some of them, it’s the first time they’ve ever come,” said Harrison. “This year because maybe they figure it will be the last big one, people really seem to be making an effort to come, which is great.” A core group of roughly 10 grads, who have been getting together every year since the 1980s, planned this year’s milestone event. They had people from as far away as Singapore and all over the United States and Canada return. Stewart Smith, who finished at the top of the class out of roughly 240 students in 1955, came from New Jersey where he is a

professor at Princeton University. “It was pretty fabulous, the teachers they had in those days were really devoted and dedicated, it was a completely different world in Victoria then,” said the 77-year-old. “It was a very egalitarian place . . . I was more interested in playing rugby and lacrosse than studying.” All three grads said they are one of the few classes that continue to meet. While no one could pinpoint why the class is so special, Smith speculated it had to do with their former principal. “This wonderful principal Harry Smith retired that year, he’s been there for a long time, that was special for us and we had a big celebration for his retirement,” he said. “Maybe that had something to do with keeping people together.” Other grads from that year include Jim Taylor, a sports columnist and author, and David Anderson, former Victoria MP. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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Casino gambling aboard B.C. Ferries has been ruled out by the provincial government. The province wanted to test slot machines on Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay ferries as a potential money maker to boost revenue at B.C. Ferries but a business analysis found it would instead lose $240,000 a year, because of the staffing, equipment and technology costs. “Ultimately, the costs, risks and procedural changes required to operate [electronic gaming devices] on a B.C. Ferries vessel outweigh the financial gains,” the B.C. Lottery Corporation review says.

Extra costs and time for BCLC and the provincial gaming enforcement branch weren’t considered in initial estimates, it says. The review also red-flagged various potential security challenges. “Disputes over game outcomes, thefts, delayed jackpots due to irregularities, children being left unattended if guardians enter the gaming facility during the sailing and other issues” might cause delays for passengers and damage the reputation of B.C. Ferries and BCLC, it said. Unlike casinos on land, police couldn’t deal with a problem until the ferry docks. The Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay run passes through U.S. waters for at least 20 minutes, the review noted.

Foundation offering community grants The Victoria Foundation is accepting applications for its community grants program. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 11. Last year, community grants provided nearly $1.5 million to 86 non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island, bringing the total granted by the Victoria Foundation in 2014 to $13.3 million and more than $144 million since the organization’s inception in 1936. “The foundation is pleased to accept applications from local non-profits to undertake projects aimed at improving the quality of life in our region,” said Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson. “Through the generosity of our donors, we have the pleasure each year of helping to fund a broad spectrum of important work all across our community.” Organizations seeking a community grant should visit the Victoria Foundation’s website at victoriafoundation.ca to learn more and to apply online.

“There is the potential that a portion of all sales aboard the vessels, including gaming revenue, may need to be shared with Washington State.” Other issues included lack of a consistent connection to BCLC’s network and the need for ferries staff to adhere to strict BCLC cash-handling procedures and perform many of the responsibilities of casino employees, from solving technical problems to recognizing problem gamblers. The review said allowing ferry passengers to gamble at slot machines without the food, drink and entertainment options BCLC requires at casinos would be a break from current policy and might be criticized as a move towards video lottery terminals that are otherwise banned in B.C.

The province says planned mid-life upgrades to the Spirit Class ferries will expand the gift shops and relocate the coffee shop to take advantage of available space to raise more revenue. “While the B.C. Lottery Corporation’s analysis showed that this idea wouldn’t make money, we’ll remain open to other revenue-generating services,” Transportation Minister Todd Stone said. editor@vicnews.com

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“We are monitoring just because the weather has been so good and we’ve had limited rain fall for almost four weeks now.” With the warm weather expected to continue, local fire departments are asking the public to be diligent outside. The number one way to reduce the risk of grass and mulch fires is to properly discard cigarette butts or make sure they’re completely out before walking away, and properly discarding glass jars or bottles. For property owners, they suggest keeping lawns cut reasonably low and clearing yards of leaves that may have collected. “Be aware that we’re in extreme drought conditions in the Greater Victoria area. We’ve just come through the driest May on record and we’re setting up for a very dry June. Please be diligent with your use of parks and recreational areas,” said Carey. Earlier this week, the province also issued a Level 3 drought condition, urging residents to reduce their water consumption. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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Seminar brings elder abuse to forefront As World Elder Abuse Day is marked in region, a Victoria education session hopes to teach seniors how to protect themselves

With thousands of elderly people living in Victoria, a local education session hopes to give seniors the tools to protect themselves against all forms of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Day is an international event aimed at creating a better understanding of what elder abuse is and how it can be prevented. In Victoria, there will be two education sessions with speakers from local police agencies, Public Guardian and Trustee, Island Health, the Better Business Bureau and Victim Services. Bridey Morrison Morgan is a mentor for the South Vancouver Island’s B.C. Association of Community Response Networks, an organization aimed at

ending elder abuse and neglect. Morrison Morgan said she’s seen many forms of elder abuse ranging from financial abuse when seniors sign a blank cheque and find their bank account has been tampered with to situations where grandchildren move in with their grandparents and take over the house. “I’ve heard of all kinds of situations where elder abuse is happening,” said Morrison Morgan. Nansi Blenkiron, a local event organizer, said many people might not even realize that they are being abused. “Some people might not even realize what’s going on and when they do, it’s hard to know where to turn and where to get help,” she said.

“So often they’re shamed, it might be family member that’s taking advantage of you, you don’t want to rat on them and you don’t want to turn them in, so you’re stuck.” The sessions will talk about who to contact if you or someone you know is being abused and the top 10 scams aimed at seniors. World Elder Abuse Day is on Monday (June 15) at James Bay New Horizons (234 Menzies St.) from 9 to 11:30 a.m., pre-registration is required, email cmvictoria@gmail.com or call 250386-3035. There is also another panel session at Monterey Recreation Centre (1442 Monterey Ave.) from 1 to 3:30 p.m., call 250-370-7300. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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Time to be fire safe Victorians sure are enjoying the summer that has come early this year. With temperatures above 20 degrees last weekend, people are enjoying the fact that they get to hit the beach a few weeks early. Environment Canada has predicted it will be an unusually hot summer, which can be good for sun-lovers, but will mean an almost certain increase in grass and mulch fires in Greater Victoria — fires that are very often human-caused and easily preventable. According to the Victoria Fire Department, they’ve already had 23 mulch fires (often started when cigarette butts are thrown into bark mulch in planters), almost double the amount they had the previous year. The Saanich Fire Department saw 14 grass fires in May and three in the early days of June. Both fire departments attributed many of these fires to cigarette butts that were not properly discarded and simply tossed into planters outside gas stations, bus stops and recreation centres. Local fire departments say it takes on average one fire truck and four firefighters to respond to such fires. It seems like a waste of resources for something that is absolutely preventable. The answer is simple: don’t throw your cigarette butts into planters, bushes or grassy areas. Use the cigarette canisters around Victoria and make sure they’re properly put out or wet down before getting rid of them. Firefighters can only do so much. Now it’s in the hands of the public to be extra diligent especially with the high temperatures and little rainfall we’ve had.

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Readers respond: homelessness, oils, drugs No perfect solution in housing homeless Re: City OK’s micro-housing (News, June 10) This would be a great idea if you could find a place in Victoria that doesn’t interfere with life in any neighbourhoods. The whole idea is to help the homeless get off the streets. There is no perfect solution here. It’s worth a shot to do this project. Helping others is really important. A possible site could be the SJ Willis school grounds. This could make for interesting summer. Michelle Catharina Langford

Letter-writer’s reasoning ludicrous Re: Addicts need better access to drugs (Letters, June 3) I guess I can now say that I’ve seen the most ridiculous Letter to the Editor ever. We won’t see any more pursesnatchings, break- ins or smashand-grabs if we make substances

available to addicts on a readyuse basis. I’m addicted to chocolate milk, so I guess I can go to a closed corner store and attain it via a break-in. Ludicrous. Barry Tateham James Bay

Beer makes more sense than Alberta Oilsands Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s staunch defence of the Alberta Oilsands makes less and less sense. Oilsands oil is very expensive to produce and the long-term demand is uncertain as the world turns increasingly to cleaner energy sources. The Oilsands are Canada’s fastest growing source of emissions, yet make up only two per cent of Canada’s GDP, while providing 112,000 jobs. Many other sectors of the economy – finance, construction, tourism, high tech, to name a few – are far more important. By comparison, a 2013 Conference Board study showed more jobs, 163,000,

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Sometimes you just need to suck it up Re: Gender should be removed from birth certificates, says society (News, June 3) The Trans Alliance Society wants over 99 per cent of people to have things changed for less than one per cent of the population. No gender identity on birth certificates, but where does this stop? In sports, for instance, should the generation of “its’ not have a LPGA but only a PGA golf association or would the Olympic Games have no gender distinction? The list of changes would be

endless. Kids being kids make fun of and are made fun on everything from noses, ears, weight to height. Sometimes you just need to suck it up and soldier on. Bob Beckwith Victoria

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Two Central Middle School students are donating part of their winnings from a provincial food contest to their school’s music program. Grade 8 student Tom Kerr and his younger brother Ian were the runners up in this year’s Hands-on Cook-off challenge in the youth category. The contest was put on by Better Together, a program that aims to show the benefits of eating together, and encouraged families to bring together food and fun in the kitchen and to eat healthier. As part of their threeminute video submission, their mother Kate filmed them making smoked salmon and dill rolls with horseradish cream, a recipe they came up with themselves. “We basically just

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Central Middle School students Ian (left) and Tom Kerr have donated half of their winnings from the Hands-on Cook-off challenge to their school music program. thought of different recipes and tried to fit them together,” said Ian, who heard about the contest from his grandparents. “I like cooking, it’s really relaxing. If you mess up or it doesn’t work out, you can just start again.” Their unique recipe won them $500, half of which they’ve decided to donate to their

school’s music program. “We chose the music program because I’ve been in it for three years and it’s been really great. We’ve done lots of fun things and have gone on trips,” said Tom, who plays the clarinet and alto saxophone in jazz band; while Ian plays the trumpet in the honour wind ensemble. Marianne Ing, a music

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$120,000 collected for Easter Seals camps The B.C. Easter Seals 24-Hour Camp Challenge raised more than $120,000 last weekend in Victoria.

The annual Teeny Tiny Garden tour around Victoria proves that little things come in small packages. On Sunday (June 14) the annual garden tour will showcase 10 of the city’s smallest backyard gems in neighbourhoods such as James Bay, Fairfield, Rockland and Fernwood. Many of the gardens also grow fruits and vegetables such as lemon trees and goji berry vines. Some gardens, such as Sandra and Glo’s garden grew out of bulldozed flattened yard five years ago and have since grown into a flourishing fruit oasis with lemons and limes. While in Barbara’s Fairfield garden, a New Zealand ozothamnus has been used to create the outer walls of the garden, which houses copper peeling Acer griseum and South America azara. The garden

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ome of the finest builders and projects on Vancouver Island have been recognized at the inaugural VIBE Awards – Vancouver Island Building Excellence. Hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Vancouver Island, the coveted awards were presented May 23 at Nanaimo’s Coast Bastion Hotel. Among those recognized from Greater Victoria were multiple winners NZ Builders, for their striking Waino project and Abstract Developments, for two multi-family projects and marketing. Also honoured were Zebra Design and Zebra Construction, ARYZE Developments, The Sky Is The Limit Design, with Parsons Construction and Horizon Pacific Contracting for its stunning project of the year, Fir Tree Glenn. “The inaugural VIBE gala was the culmination of ideas, thoughts and a

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drivers, fastest lap, ugliest crash and most money raised. All the proceeds go towards the David Foster Foundation that provides financial support for nonmedical expenses to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. The event kicks off Saturday (June 13) at 5 a.m., with a pancake breakfast followed by the race which begins at 6 a.m. Throughout the day, there will be food, indoor and outdoor camping available for those watching the race, and pit stops by donation which includes a car wash, vacuum and setting of tire pressures and fluid levels. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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A group of people who’ve signed up for a songwriting workshop sit in chairs in a circle in a sunny corner room at Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa. On the floor, next to a set of song lyrics penned by one of the group, sits Neil Osbourne, lead singer for iconic Canadian rock band 54-40. Fresh off a Saturday evening concert outside the hotel the night before – and a vigorous afternoon bike ride up to the resort in the

heat this day – he’s analyzing the makeup of the song with the help of the others. “What if you tried this second verse as the first verse?” Osborne asks, to which the songwriter, a 40-ish man in a red bandana, perks up and says “OK” to this potential “a-ha” moment. While his song may have been a little more polished than others brought to this session, the idea of getting people of disparate talents and skill levels is the whole idea of the June workshop series kicked off Sunday by the Victoria Conservatory of Music, in partnership with a new education and entertainment entity labelled Bear Mountain Music. Well-known local musician Dan-

iel Lapp, the artistic director of the school of contemporary music at the conservatory and the new cultural director for Bear Mountain Music, says the VCM is expanding its offerings to include other genres of music outside its traditional base of classical. “It’s about community and people’s own individual dreams and having an opportunity and encouragement to explore those things,” he says. “It could happen at any time during your lifetime where you feel like you’re getting that much closer to actually taking that step. You’ve wanted to pick up a guitar (or) sing a song at a house party. Lots of times the only thing that sort of stops people is they just don’t know where to go

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School’s out soon and summer is in session Keep your kids’ brains active over the summer to decrease learning loss It’s that time of year again — school is almost out. In a few weeks, hundreds of students will be pouring out of classrooms around the district without so much as a glance back. Many students will be excited to head to the beach, play sports and hang out with friends without having to worry about homework. But it’s important to remember that just because it’s summer, doesn’t mean children get to completely shut off their brains. Dr. Sarah Macoun, an assistant professor in

education psychology at the University of Victoria, says summer is a crucial time in a child’s learning. “Learning really occurs best when it’s continuous. As soon as we break that rhythm of instruction, forgetting can occur,” says Macoun. “When kids come back to school in the fall, a good chunk of that time in the initial few weeks of school is spent reviewing and relearning from the previous year. That’s okay, but it does take away from when new learning can occur.” According to Macoun, students are more at risk of forgetting subjects such as math, science and spelling. “Learning that involves procedural skills and factual knowledge, rather than learning about concepts are more at risk,” she

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Susan Lundy This June, as my youngest daughter turns 22, my thoughts turn back to the early 1990s, when, at six months old, she became critically ill and we spent several days in the Intensive Care Unit at B.C.’s Children’s Hospital. There, everything was reduced to a heartbeat and only the lives of our children mattered. Sierra and her older sister, Danica, were born with sleep apnea; they would stop breathing as they slept, and then gasp for air. Sierra’s apnea was much worse and sometimes it took so long for her to gasp, I’d have to jolt her awake. During the day, she was as happy and

playful as any six-month-old, so it was difficult for anyone to consider her as “sick.” However, her weight started to drop and eventually, her apnea became so acute that we sat up holding her up for two nights, trying to find a position to help her breathe. After the second night, I took her to emergency at Vic General, where they booked her into the ICU for observation, connecting her to heart/oxygen and breathing monitors. A nurse awakened me at 4:30 a.m., and said that as Sierra stopped breathing her heart rate was dropping dangerously low. They would do an emergency operation to insert a short breathing tube through her nose. A series of X-rays — for which she was plastered up against a wall, limbs splayed — followed, but the ENTs could find few abnormalities other than extremely large, but not inflamed, tonsils. They decided to insert a longer breathing tube, hook

her up to morphine and send her via helicopter to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Since there was no room for me on the helicopter, I drove to Vancouver, arriving to find that Children’s Hospital felt comfortably child-centred and somehow soothing. Good, because I had become quite unhinged by this point.

“Although Sierra was young to be undergoing adneo-tonsillectomy . . . I knew it was unlikely she’d would die. But for many in the ICU each day of life is a gift.” Sierra’s new ENT diagnosed her with obstructive sleep apnea, and believed that as she fell asleep her tongue relaxed against her large tonsils, blocking off the airway. He decided to perform an emergency operation to remove her tonsils and adenoids — she would be the second youngest child to ever have this operation. Inside the ICU, parents

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Thursday, June 18

Fernwood Market. Vic High School Plaza, 4 to 8 p.m. Info: thefca.ca. Buccaneer Days. Archie Browning Sports Centre and Bullen Field. Esquimalt, all day. See complete schedule at esquimalt.ca.

Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: esquimaltmarket. com. Bridges for Women Society annual general meeting. Camosun College Lansdowne Campus, 3100 Foul Bay Rd., 5:30 p.m. Info: 250-385-7410 or email careers@bridgesforwomen.com.

Saturday, June 13 Festival of Flowers. Christ Church Cathedral celebrates its 150th anniversary. Festival incorporates floral artistry with music, art and a silent auction. Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., noon to 4:30 p.m. Buccaneer Days. Archie Browning Sports Centre and Bullen Field. Esquimalt, all day. See complete schedule at esquimalt.ca.

Sunday, June 14 Festival of Flowers. Christ Church Cathedral celebrates its 150th anniversary. Festival incorporates floral artistry with music, art and a silent auction. Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., noon to 4:30 p.m. Buccaneer Days. Archie Browning Sports Centre and Bullen Field. Esquimalt, all day. See complete schedule at esquimalt.ca.

Friday, June 19 Aboriginal Cultural Festival. Three-day celebration of Aboriginal peoples, arts and culture. Royal B.C. Museum. Info: aboriginalbc.com. Fernwood Market. Vic High School Plaza, 4 to 8 p.m. Info: thefca.ca. International Military Band Concert presented by Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy. Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St., 7:30 p.m. Info: rmts.bc.ca or call 250-386-6121.

Saturday, June 20 Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at Glanford Park, Kenneth Street, Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Hazel at 250-385-5439. Climb Out of the Darkness fundraising walk – awareness of maternal mental illness. Presented by Victoria Department of Midwifery.

Clover Point, 10 a.m. Architectural cycling tour. Learn about architecture in Victoria led by architects and designers. The ride begins at Centennial Square at 10 a.m. Bring a lunch. The ride is 20 easy kilometers. Victoria Cat Rescue Corps strawberry tea and rummage sale. Knox Presbyterian Church, 2964 Richmond Rd., 1 to 4 p.m. Info: 250-656-1100 or victoriacatrescue.com. Summer So(u)lstice, an afternoon of music, poets and remembering departed friends and family. Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Dr. in Saanich, 1 to 4 p.m.

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NOTICE* OF SETTLEMENT APPROVAL AND CLAIMS PROCEDURE OF A CLASS ACTION INVOLVING CERTAIN GAS BURNING FIREPLACES, FIREPLACE INSERTS AND STOVES TO: ALL PERSONS IN CANADA WHO OWN, LEASE OR OTHERWISE OCCUPY PRIVATE PROPERTY CONTAINING A FIREPLACE FROM ONE OF THE SETTLING DEFENDANTS DESCRIBED BELOW

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CERTIFICATION A lawsuit commenced in British Columbia has been certified as a class action against CANADIAN HEATING PRODUCTS INC., MILES INDUSTRIES LTD., MONESSEN HEARTH CANADA, INC., and MONESSEN HEARTH SYSTEMS COMPANY (doing business as VERMONT CASTINGS GROUP) (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Settling Defendantsâ&#x20AC;?), by the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courtâ&#x20AC;?). WHAT IS THE LAWSUIT? It is an action concerning the risk of burns from contacting the hot glass fronts of some gas burning fireplaces. WHAT IS THE SETTLEMENT? The British Columbia Supreme Court has approved a settlement under which the Settling Defendants have agreed to provide, free of charge, barrier screens or screen kits for certain of their Fireplaces to reduce the burn risk. WHO IS INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT? Class Members are all persons in British Columbia, plus all persons elsewhere in Canada who choose to â&#x20AC;&#x153;opt inâ&#x20AC;?, who have one of the Settling Defendantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gas fireplaces, inserts or stoves (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fireplacesâ&#x20AC;?) in their home that was installed between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2014. If you live in British Columbia and have such a Fireplace you are automatically included in the class action settlement. If you live elsewhere in Canada you may choose to opt into the settlement. You should immediately review the full legal notice in this matter to ensure that you understand your legal rights. Further details on the proposed settlement and on opting in are available via the telephone numbers and email & website addresses set out in this notice. Claim Forms and Opt in requests MUST BE SUBMITTED by June 6, 2016. If your communication is not received in time it may not be considered valid. WHAT DOES COURT APPROVAL MEAN? Class Members are bound by the settlement. Notice of the proposed settlement was published in April and May, 2015. The settlement was approved by the Court on May 26, 2015. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION, OR OBTAIN A FIREPLACE BARRIER OR SCREEN? Class Members should contact: Crawford Class Action Services (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Administratorâ&#x20AC;?) Suite 3-505, 133 Weber Street North Waterloo, ON N2J 3G9 Toll Free:Â 1-877-739-8933Â Fax: 1-888-842-1332 Email: fireplaceclassaction@crawco.ca DO I NEED TO PAY ANYTHING TO PARTICIPATE? No. You do not need to pay any money to participate in the settlement. Class members pay nothing. The lawyers appointed by the Court to represent the Class will be paid by the defendants under the settlement. WHO ARE THE LAWYERS FOR THE CLASS? The following law firm represents the plaintiffs and the class, and will answer questions about the class action: Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, 25th Floor, 700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver B.C. V7Y1B3 Contact fireplaceclassaction@farris.com Or Mike Wagner @ 604-661-9388 or Robert Anderson, QC @ 604-661-9372 (*) This Notice is just a summary. For more detailed information, including a list of all defendants and the definitions used in this Notice, please go to www.fireplaceclassaction.com or contact the Administrator listed above, or contact the lawyers above.

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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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

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GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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

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

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JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

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THE STUCCOMAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free est. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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

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

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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

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

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Victoria 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 reporter Don Denton at 250480-3264 or email editor@ vicnews.com to share your ideas.

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »

208/680 » 357/1,234 » 4,108/4,965 »

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, JUNE 2015 NEW LISTINGS/ TOTAL, JUNE 2015 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/ TOTAL, JUNE 2015

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD| See local real estate statistics at VREB.org

Realtors have information at their fingertips Dan Ebenal News Staff

Victoria’s scorching real estate market is putting an even greater emphasis on potential buyers being ready to close the deal. The Victoria Real Estate Board reports a total of 905 properties were sold across the region in May, a 26.8 per cent increase over the 714 properties sold in May 2014. “May was another great month for local real estate. It’s been a very active month for sales and listings, and we continue to see consumer confidence in our market as people continue to purchase properties,” said Victoria Real Estate Board president Guy Crozier. “We’ve not seen this many sales in May since 2007 when we saw 963 properties sell in the month.” Oak Bay realtor Cassie Kangas said the potential for a quick sale is yet another reason for buyers to be preapproved and ready to close the deal. “Knowing the house you’re looking at may have an offer the first day, you need to have everything ready. Could be the difference between getting it or not,” said the realtor with DFH Real Estate. Kangas points to a house that had come on the market on a Saturday morning, she took her clients to see it that same afternoon. “We were in the house when the realtor phoned me to say ‘My clients are on their way to the office, there’s already two offers’,” she recalled. “We hadn’t even looked in the basement yet. You have to be prepared, because if you’re not you’re not going to get it.” Having financing in place is just one of the areas where realtors can assist their clients in buying or selling their home. “The big thing is that every house is different, and there is information you need when selling your house.” Kangas said she regularly needs to

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Cassie Kangas looks over the lot plans for a home. Realtors can help identify potential complications in the sale and purchase of a home. come up with information on items such as building permits, zoning and bylaw information. “We need to have so much information. People who try to sell their houses by themselves don’t understand the questions that are going to come up so they don’t have all that information at their fingertips all the time, and they don’t know where to get it,” said Kangas. She said permits can be a major issue that can have serious ramifications on the sale of a house. “People do work without permits

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or they just don’t know what kind of permits are required,” she said. “If someone does come and inspect your house for some reason and they realize you have done all this work incorrectly, they can make you take it out.” She said checking for possible oil tanks on a property is another issue that should be investigated before a sale, along with going over strata documentation. Kangas advises going over a strata’s rules, bylaws, 24 months of minutes as well as any depreciation reports.

“There could be an assessment coming the next year for $60,000 and you’re on the hook for it. You have to read that stuff,” she said. Kangas said it’s important for realtors to have good relationships with local governments as well as those in the banking and legal fields in order to address any issues that may arise. “There’s stuff that buyers have no idea they should be asking and there’s stuff that sellers have no idea they should be disclosing. We’re here to know all that.” editor@vicnews.com

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402-1015 Pandora Avenue MLS 344423, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Robyn Hamilton, 250-384-8124

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2486 Sinclair Road Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty G-349 Foul Bay Rd., $599,900 Julie Rust, 250-385-2033 MLS 349238, Sunday 2-4 1-1080 Greenridge Cres, Pemberton Holmes $492,000 Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600 203-1040 Southgate St., MLS 352274, Sunday 2-4 $274,900 Sotheby’s International Realty MLS 350200, Saturday 11-1 OAK BAY Pemberton Holmes 24 Sylvan Lane, $1,699,000 Canada Glynis MacLeod, 250-661-7232 Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600 MLS 351834, Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty 2-3955 Oakwinds Street 1-225 Vancouver St., Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 Saturday 11-1 $529,000 Newport Realty MLS 352077, Saturday 2-4 1016 Hampshire Road, Julie Rust, 250-385-2033 Pemberton Holmes $679,000 Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600 MLS 352297, Saturday 2:30-4:30 301-3880 Quadra Street RE/MAX Camosun MLS 349451, Saturday 1-3 548 Agnes Street, $519,000 Daniel Clover, 250-507-5459 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden, 250-589-0248 945 Falkland Road, $669,000 Deborah Piper, 250-477-5353 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 4892 Lochside Drive 101-640 Michigan St., Glen Myles, 250-385-2033 Saturday 2-4 From $399,000 Newport Realty Daily 12-5 Chard Developments VIEW ROYAL Julie Rust, 250-385-2033 250-383-2999 7 Price Road, $659,888 MLS 351830, Saturday 2:30-4:30 2336 Hollyhill Place, 11-840 Craigflower Rd., RE/MAX Camosun $879,999 $200,000 April Prinz, 250-744-3301 MLS 350924, Saturday 2-4 MLS 351197, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Pemberton Holmes ESQUIMALT Robyn Hamilton, 250-384-8124 Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600 10-850 Parklands Drive 2489 Cadboro Heights Lane 2022 Romney Rd. $1,089,000 $345,000 Sunday 2-4 MLS 350486 MLS 348422, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033 Sukhmeet Grewal, 250-704-9794 Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 102-1120 McClure St., $425,500 MLS 348642, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

3923 Orchard Lane, $379,900 MLS 352048 Sat. & Sun.1-3 RE/MAX Alliance Karen Love, 250-818-8522

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2693 Azalea Lane, $334,900 MLS 350363, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kevin Starling, 250-889-4577

2836 Murray Drive, $895,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-483-3562 454 Ker Avenue, $545,000 MLS 352293, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422 1060 Laburnum Road, $689,900 MLS 349519, Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680

7182 West Saanich Road., From $364,500 Saturday & Sunday 1-4, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

301-3234 Holgate Lane, $519,900 MLS 351136, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

11012 Oriole Ln, $1,149,000 MLS 350397, Sunday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

3375 Turnstone Drive, $419,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003

10217 Surfside Pl. $1,668,000 927 Lobo Vale, $384,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. MLS 346525, Sunday 2-4 Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003 Jonesco Real Estate Inc. 250-655-7653 Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball #103-611 Goldstream Avenue, 41 Lurline Avenue, $499,900 $287,900 MLS 351505, Sunday 1-3 WEST SHORE MLS 345925, Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty 740 Travino Lane 201-755 Goldstream Avenue, Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141 $319,900 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty MLS 348158 Sat. 12-3 & Sun. 1-4 Scott Munro, 250-477-5353 310 & 312-1395 SAANICH Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bear Mountain $349,900 PENINSULA Alan Wiggins, 250-507-2759 104-3244 Seaton Street, 2030 Salem Terrace, Saturday 1-3 $159,000 $719,000 3351 Wishart Road, $419,900 Sutton Group West Coast Realty MLS 351797, Sunday 2-4 MLS 351877, Sunday 2-4 Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134 Saturday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Newport Realty DFH Real Estate Ltd. Marsha Crawford, 250-744-3301 26-172 Belmont Road, Gordon Lee, 250-385-2033 Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 $339,900 3912 Carey Road, From 3183-2600 Ferguson Road, Sunday 11-1 3692 Wild Country Lane, $249,900 $259,000 DFH Real Estate Ltd. $734,900 Saturday - Monday 1-5 MLS 345119, Sunday 2-4 Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003 MLS 349954, Sunday 1-3 Macdonald Realty 250-744-4441 Jonesco Real Estate Inc. Pemberton Holmes Sheila Aujla & Sophak Sim Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, Greg Long, 250-384-8124 SOOKE 250-655-7653 21-1976 Glenidle Road, #302-4536 Viewmont Avenue, $157,000 $295,000 7859 Scohon Drive, $549,000 593 Latoria Road, From $299,000 MLS 345782, Sunday 1-3 MLS 349428, Sunday 1-3 MLS 350458, Sunday 1-3 Sat. & Sun.1-4 Pemberton Holmes Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pemberton Holmes Ltd. RE/MAX Camosun Greg Long, 250-384-8124 Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141 Anna Bjelde, 250-888-9001 Ron Phillips, 250-655-0608 1230 Burnside Rd. West, $414,900 MLS 348120, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kevin Starling, 250-889-4577

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• Market on Millstream • The Local General Store

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• UVic • Sysco Foods • Peppers Foods • Mt. Doug Market

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• Oak Bay • Shelbourne • McKenzie • Sidney

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Be honest! Do you truly notice cyclists on your daily drive and make allowances to share the road, or do you consider them a nuisance on major routes?

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Friday, June 12, 2015

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AUTO SERVICE

3993 Cedar Hill Road 250.721.1125

BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

Industry-licensed technicians • Modern Equipment • Coast to Coast Warranty • Premium products you know & the Brands you can trust!

2014 & 2015 WRX WRXSTi and BRZ MODELS

DEMO SALE CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE!

SAVE

UP TO

3,500

DL#5032

Pet friendly & the coffee is always on!

Serving Vancouver Island for over 35 years.

SAUNDERS SUBARU 1784 Island Highway, Colwood

David Saunders Internet Sales,

dave@saunderssubaru.com

Vancouver Island’s Largest Subaru Dealer

250-474-2211

www.saunders.subarudealer.ca

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA-Friday, June 12, 2015

Sooke Lions Club presents

CANADA DAY 2015

Wednesday, July 1 at the FLATS Gates: 12 noon Ceremony: 1pm Cake: 1:30pm

Scheduled Entertainment Feature Musical Guests: British Invasion with THE BACK BEAT BAND & VIRTUAL ELVIS Logging Show by: WEST COAST LUMBERJACKS CRAFT VENDOR SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE For sponsors and businesses wishing to be a sponsor or vendor for this years celebration, For more information contact

Office 778.425.4420 • Fax 778.425.4438 Email: lionscanadaday@shaw.ca Lorne 250.818.3836 • Al 250.516.5084

B4 • Driveway

Friday, June 12, 2015 - BLACK

PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

Driveway • B5

BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA-Friday, June 12, 2015

EVERY MAKE, EVERY MODEL, EVERY PRICE!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 17, 2015

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

COLWOOD • NANAIMO • DUNCAN • COURTENAY • LANGLEY

EARS!

CONTRACTORS

CORNER

BC’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT USED CAR DEALER!

SENSIBLE

2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

16,988

23,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

6 0 VE H 0

2009

4X4!

FORD RANGER SPORT Low Kms, Stk #M17553A

RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB Stk #M17319A

18,988

16,988

2011 HONDA ACCORD EX-L

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011

Stk #X17613

2014

2013

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

TOYOTA ODYSSEY EX

Stk #V17641

Stk #X18109

30,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)2014

GALMO’S CREDIT

CORNER

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

TOP R A DOLLOUR FOR YDE!! TIDRFAOR OR NOT

Stk #V18043

19,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WE VAPORIZE BAD CREDIT

2006

FORD FIVE HUNDRED

2013

MAZDA2 Stk #X18044

12,988

LUXURY LANE

Stk #M17546

6,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)2014

FROM

3.99%

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2013

Stk #M17785

31,988

2011

CHEVROLET CAMARO RS Stk #M17544A

20,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009

MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART Stk #D17562

19,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

AWD!

2011 ACURA RDX TECH

Leather, Sunroof. Stk #C17820

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RATES Get the vehicle you want and the credit you deserve! 16 lenders to choose from.

CHRYSLER 300S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

26,988

21,988

TO CH TRADE OOSE FROM PAID F S WELCOM E OR OR NOT!

GORGEOUS!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

GMC 2500 CREW CAB

RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

18,988

Leather, Sunroof. Stk #T17866

4X4!

2014

ICLES! !!

2009

26,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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TOYOTA CAMRY SE

Leather, Sunroof, Alloys. Stk #C18039

21,988

2007

2011

BMW 328XI

MERCEDES GLK 350 Stk #C17722

27,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #V17754

17,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

SUMMER HOLIDAY SPECIAL

COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE

95 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUMMER SPECIAL PROMO

Check cooling system and replace up to 6 litres coolant.

Galaxy Service

SERVICE STRIP EXPIRES JUNE 17, 2015.

Includes oil and filter change, inspect brakes and suspension system, inspect all filters and hoses. Includes car wash and vacuum. Up to 5 litres oil (synthetic oil and diesels extra)

A.C. SYSTEM CHECK & RECHARGE

1772 Island Hwy.

Includes freon and leak detection (repairs and diagnosis extra).

(250) 478-7603

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

STREET

5.7 V8, Lowered, 20” Rims, Cat Back Exhaust, Only 6000 kms. Stk #C17420

LOW KMS!

4X4!

VICTORIA NEWS

2014 RAM 1500

STREET

Stk #X17338

4X4!

LEAN & MEAN!

READY TO GET THE JOB DONE!

-760

MEAN

of the

R YEA

7603

250-478-

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

Voted

Best City 2014

OR 25 Y F U O Y G IN V SER

5 TIME WINNER

B4 • Driveway

Friday, June 12, 2015 - BLACK

PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

Driveway • B5

BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA-Friday, June 12, 2015

EVERY MAKE, EVERY MODEL, EVERY PRICE!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 17, 2015

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

COLWOOD • NANAIMO • DUNCAN • COURTENAY • LANGLEY

EARS!

CONTRACTORS

CORNER

BC’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT USED CAR DEALER!

SENSIBLE

2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

16,988

23,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

6 0 VE H 0

2009

4X4!

FORD RANGER SPORT Low Kms, Stk #M17553A

RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB Stk #M17319A

18,988

16,988

2011 HONDA ACCORD EX-L

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011

Stk #X17613

2014

2013

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

TOYOTA ODYSSEY EX

Stk #V17641

Stk #X18109

30,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)2014

GALMO’S CREDIT

CORNER

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

TOP R A DOLLOUR FOR YDE!! TIDRFAOR OR NOT

Stk #V18043

19,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WE VAPORIZE BAD CREDIT

2006

FORD FIVE HUNDRED

2013

MAZDA2 Stk #X18044

12,988

LUXURY LANE

Stk #M17546

6,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)2014

FROM

3.99%

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2013

Stk #M17785

31,988

2011

CHEVROLET CAMARO RS Stk #M17544A

20,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009

MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART Stk #D17562

19,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

AWD!

2011 ACURA RDX TECH

Leather, Sunroof. Stk #C17820

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RATES Get the vehicle you want and the credit you deserve! 16 lenders to choose from.

CHRYSLER 300S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

26,988

21,988

TO CH TRADE OOSE FROM PAID F S WELCOM E OR OR NOT!

GORGEOUS!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

GMC 2500 CREW CAB

RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

18,988

Leather, Sunroof. Stk #T17866

4X4!

2014

ICLES! !!

2009

26,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net galaxymotors

TOYOTA CAMRY SE

Leather, Sunroof, Alloys. Stk #C18039

21,988

2007

2011

BMW 328XI

MERCEDES GLK 350 Stk #C17722

27,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #V17754

17,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

SUMMER HOLIDAY SPECIAL

COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE

95 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUMMER SPECIAL PROMO

Check cooling system and replace up to 6 litres coolant.

Galaxy Service

SERVICE STRIP EXPIRES JUNE 17, 2015.

Includes oil and filter change, inspect brakes and suspension system, inspect all filters and hoses. Includes car wash and vacuum. Up to 5 litres oil (synthetic oil and diesels extra)

A.C. SYSTEM CHECK & RECHARGE

1772 Island Hwy.

Includes freon and leak detection (repairs and diagnosis extra).

(250) 478-7603

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

STREET

5.7 V8, Lowered, 20” Rims, Cat Back Exhaust, Only 6000 kms. Stk #C17420

LOW KMS!

4X4!

VICTORIA NEWS

2014 RAM 1500

STREET

Stk #X17338

4X4!

LEAN & MEAN!

READY TO GET THE JOB DONE!

-760

MEAN

of the

R YEA

7603

250-478-

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

Voted

Best City 2014

OR 25 Y F U O Y G IN V SER

5 TIME WINNER

B6 • Driveway

Friday, June 12, 2015 - BLACK

FATHER’S DAY

PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

FREE

Assembly and local delivery on all in stock BBQ’s ($40 Value!)

FREE

filled 20lb propane tank with BBQ purchase over $500 ($60 Value!)

DREAM CHAIR

LAWN MOWER

SALE

Available in assorted colours

259

$ All in stock lawn mowers on sale just in time for Father’s Day!

Reg. 319.99 6335292

Shop early for best selection! Open weeknights until 7pm SOOKE

Event starts today! Savings available until June Cash & Carry Pricing

6626 Sooke Road 250-642-6366

20, 2015

SOOKEPRESS NEWSGREATER MIRRORVICTORIA - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10,2015 2015 BLACK -Friday, June Wednesday, june12,

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Brian Rundle Photo

Reader’s Photo of the Week

Your Weekly Horoscope ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week expect to gain a better understanding of things that have confounded you in the past. Someone comes into your life to play the role of teacher. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Fun conversations with a friend prove to be a great way to start your week, Taurus. Things will continue to progress on a positive note throughout the week. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make an effort to more effectively manage life at work and at home this week. The fruits of your labors will pay off with more productivity at work and more family time at home.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not hesitate to share your personal goals with others in your life. Your loved ones are there to offer their support and encourage you to do your best.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others are sure to take notice of your work ethic and impressive accomplishments this week. If you keep quiet, recognition may pass you by. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stay true to your faith this week. Don’t feel you have to change to fit in with the masses. Uniqueness is to be prized, and your faith can guide you. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Worrying about something you can’t change will only bring on more stress, Libra. Trust that things will work out and don’t worry about things you can’t control. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

AUTO CENTER

Summer is Here! It’s Checkup time!

MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW • A/C • Oil • Coolant • Tires • Brakes • Headlights

YOUR COMPLETE AUTO CENTER

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250 642-6665

Scorpio, your ideas are met with encouragement and optimism this week. Stick with your plans and allow others’ encouragement to fuel you as you work toward your goals. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t be afraid to readjust your work schedule if you are running out of gas. You can handle multiple projects at once, but don’t do so at the expense of your health.

A look at an Anna’s nest. Brian Rundle set his camera & tripod up then got out of the area and opened an app on his phone, watching the show from afar. Reader’s Photo of the Week is sponsored by the Stickleback Eatery located at Coopers Cove. Send high-res photos to: editor@sookenewsmirror. com

PROUDLY SERVING SOOKE, METCHOSIN, JORDAN RIVER AND SOMBRIO !

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #54 Phone: 250-642-5913 General Meeting 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7pm

support.

— Members and Bona Fide Guests —

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week you are more comfortable relaxing and engaging in fun pursuits, Pisces. Immerse yourself in creative projects.

Open Mic

Sat NiteJam with the Castaways June 13, 6-10 pm

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 7 Iggy Azalea, Singer (25) JUNE 8 Kanye West, Rapper (39) JUNE 9 Natalie Portman, Actress (34)

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, attention to detail is a staple of your work ethic. Try not to get too caught up in the minor details, as you might end up missing the big picture. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, be there for a friend who needs you in the coming days. This friend has been there to support you in the past, so now it’s your turn to provide

OUR LOCAL WEEKLY SPECIALS ARE BACK

JUNE 10 Kate Upton, Model (23)

MONDAYS

Short Mat Bowl Euchre Pool League Ladies’ Darts Dominos NASCAR

1pm 6:30 7:00 Noon 10:00 am 7:00 pm

THURSDAYS FRIDAYS

Cribbage Short Mat Bowl

7:00 1pm

SUNDAYS

SUNDAY BREAKFAST BRUNCH 9AM - 12:30PM $5 Children Welcome

TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS

FRIDAY Steak Night 13 00 Tickets @ Bar

JUNE 11 Shia LaBeouf, Actor (29) JUNE 12 Adriana Lima, Model (34) JUNE 13 Olsen Twins, Entrepreneurs (29)

Every Friday 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. with Pete & Megan

MEAT DRAW EVERY SATURDAY @ 3:00 PM

Special Draw sponsored by Joanne & Brian Stewart

KARAOKE

SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK Donate non-perishable food items

HAMBURGERS & HOT DOGS AVAILABLE

ANNIVERSARIES / BIRTHDAYS / GROUP PARTIES WELCOME!

Hosted by Navy League

6-7:30 PM ONLY

BUY TICKETS AT BAR THEN PROCEED TO REGULAR TABLE AS PER USUAL.

Master Card, Visa and Interac now accepted

DROP IN POOL TOURNAMENT 2 SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH LEGION RIDERS 2 WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7 PM BLUEGRASS 1 & 3 SUNDAYS 3 PM nd

HAPPY HOUR MON. - SAT. 5-6 PM • ALL HIGHBALLS $3.75 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: SookeLegion.ca

SOOKEFOURCAST

Your weather forecast for the next FOUR DAYS!

What you need to know about the weather to plan your weekend.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Mainly Sunny High 15 Low 12

Mainly Sunny High 14 Low 11

Sunny High 16 Low 10

Sunny High 17 Low 11

Hours of sunshine 14

Hours of sunshine 12

Hours of sunshine 14

W W W. S O O K E N E W S M I R R O R . C O M

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA-Friday, June 12, 2015

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Verdelait er, Cr acked Pepp Gar lic & Chive er or Pacific Pepp t gh ei W Random

On Sale

PARTNER SINCE

2003 Natural Pastures Courtenay, BC

Cheese Selected 907g

SA1L5 16

4 1 3 1 2 1FRI SAT SUN

On Sale

9Each9

ES MON TU

Coke, Canada Dry

Sensations by Compliments

Extra Virgin Olive Oil “Remember to clip me before you shop, or use our FREE mobile app to show this coupon when you check out”.

or Pure Olive Oil 1L Regular Retail: $13.99–$15.99 Each

or Selected Flavours 6 X 710ml

On Sale

2 $4

GET

75 $75

AIR MILES® Bonus Miles

Per 100g

Compliments

DAYE

469

or more*

for

*SA ME ITEM OF EQU LESS ER VALU AL OR E.

Extra Lean Ground Beef Family Pack Savings Size $8.80/kg

On Sale

2 4

On Sale

399

for

PLU: 95680

COUPON EXPIRES TUESDAY, JUNE 16th, 2015.

Per lb

Royale

Bathroom Tissue or Velour Bathroom Tissue 12 Double Rolls

On Sale

499 Each

Where this symbol appears, deposit & enviro levies are applicable.

Specials in Effect Friday

to Tuesday, June 12th–16th, 2015 ONLY