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Province ‘obligated’ to housing maritime museum Society cites deal signed between city and B.C. government in 1977

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The ball is in the province’s court to find a new home for the Maritime Museum of B.C., after the museum released an agreement signed 38 years ago claiming the province has an obligation to do so. Last Friday, members of the Maritime Museum of B.C. Society board revealed an agreement that trans-

ferred ownership of the museum from the City of Victoria to the province for $1 back in 1977. As part of the agreement, the province is obligated to “undertake responsibility for providing the society with suitable premises for housing of the museum collection, either by permitting it to remain in its present location in the building, or by offering to the society other premises on such terms as may be agreed

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On the corner of Parry and Michigan streets, in an area known as South Block, stand two homes side by side, almost identical in nature. The Prout House (524 Michigan St.), so named after its original owner William Prout in 1891, is a two-storey wood-frame Victorian-era Italiante designed home with a front-gabled roof. Its front door is squared off with four white columns and its grand front-facing windows stand as tall as the entrance itself. It was used as a rental property by Charles Beaven in the early 1900s, demonstrating an increased need for rental housing during a time of social and economic transitions in the neigh-

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Firefighters urge extra vigilance Temperatures are set to reach scorching levels in Greater Victoria and local fire departments are reminding residents to be extra vigilant over the weekend. Esquimalt fire chief Chris Jancowski says current hazard ratings around Victoria and Esquimalt are at the extreme rating, the highest rating set by the Wildfire Management Branch. “It doesn’t take much at all [to start a fire] with any source of ignition, from a spark off a backyard work activity to a person throwing a cigarette butt out the window,” said Jancowski. “We know people want to go outside and spend some time to make sure they enjoy the outdoors, it’s important to make sure that when they do those activities, to be extra cautious in what they do.” With people expected to cool off at the beach, Victoria deputy fire chief Doug Carey wants to remind people that there is still a ban on beach fires in place.

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Jeanette Miller, owner of Tout de Sweet Confections, prepares a fresh batch of blueberry marshmallows for packaging at the newly-opened shop on Fairfield Avenue.

A Victoria candymaker is putting a modern twist on classic children sweets with a new candy store in Fairfield. Last week, Jeanette Miller opened Tout de Sweet Confectionary (1267 Fairfield Rd.) an organic candy factory that sells handcrafted organic sweets such as marshmallows, caramels, organic cotton candy, lollipops and caramel corn. All sweets are made from natural ingredients that are nut, gluten and corn syrup free. Miller has been baking and cooking since she was a child (she baked cookies every week and taught herself how to decorate cakes at the age of 11), but only got into candy making a few years ago. “I already had the idea that I wanted to do something different. I wanted to do something that would connect me to the community here and I wanted to do something that I actually make,” said Miller. “I stumbled across organic cotton candy at the Vancouver Children’s Festival.” From there she researched marshmallows and taught herself the art of making the tasty treats from any candymaking cookbook she could get her hands on. “I like the challenge of making it, just learning the process and just constantly battling the elements. It’s bat-

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?3? This is not a Do-It-Yourself project: build a team of trusted professionals to guide you along. You need expert advice. The first person you should talk to is an accredited mortgage professional. These people are trained financial planners and understand the ever-changing mortgage market. ?4? Down payments, closing costs, moving expenses and basic upgrades need to be understood to avoid nasty surprises. The size of your downpayment is key and, obviously, the bigger the better. You need a minimum of 5 percent of the purchase price and anything less than 20 percent will require you to pay a hefty CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium, which is frequently added to the mortgage principal and amortized

tling the heat, the humidity, the cold, it’s battling the packaging,” she said. Earlier this year, Miller turned her dreams into reality, by locking down the commercial kitchen on Fairfield and by March, had things up and running. For Miller, it was about returning to her roots. “I grew up in Fairfield, my daughter goes to school on the corner, my brother owns the bike shop around the corner, my mom lives down the road, for me, it was like a coming home,” she said. Fast-forward three months and Miller’s colourful one-person business is open for business. She hopes both kids and adults will enjoy her organic peach and coconut cotton candy, caramel corn with hints of rosemary and smores bars. “We’re taking a modern take on old classic confections,” she said. Emma McCormick, a celebration stylist, has hired Miller five times in the last month and a half to help bring her popular smores bars with marshmallows and gourmet sauces and chocolate to company events, birthday parties and other events. “They’re delicious. They literally takes smores to a whole new level,” said McCormick, noting that the most popular is the toasted coconut smore. “They’re such a crowd pleaser at events, everyone gathers around the table and talks about what flavours they’ve tried.”

over the life of the mortgage as part of the regular monthly payment. You can expect to pay from 1.5to-4 percent of the purchase price of your home up front in closing costs. These costs include legal fees, appraisals, property transfer tax, HST (where applicable) on new properties, home and title insurance, mortgage life insurance and prepaid property tax and utility adjustments. ?5? Test drive your monthly housing payments to learn how much you can truly afford. Affordability is not about how much credit you can qualify for, but how much you can reasonably tolerate given your current and future income, stability, lifestyle and budget. The formal qualification guidelines used by lenders are two-fold: 1) your housing costs must be no more than 32 percent of your gross (pre-tax) household income; and, 2) your housing costs plus all other debt servicing must be no more than 40 percent of your gross income. Lenders define housing costs as mortgage payments, property taxes, condo fees (if any) and heating costs. In your planning, you should also calculate other utilities, ongo-

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ing Colwood, Langford, View Royal, Esquimalt and Songhees First Nation, has split the concept further. Desjardins said a westside sysEsquimalt First Nation Reserve, Esquimalt Lampson Field, Bullen tem of wastewater treatment could Park, and Esquimalt Public Works include anywhere from one to four Yard and town centre have been of the locations under consideration, named as potential locations for a depending on the sites chosen and westside wastewater treatment facil- how the system is designed. Various facets of treatment could ity. be spread between differThe list, announced at a ent locations, depending on media conference Thurshow the public consultation day at the Songhees Wellplays out over the summer. ness Centre, also names “Now we’re at that step two sites in Langford, 11 in where we’re saying ‘what Colwood, and one in View are your thoughts, what Royal, including Colwood other information do you City Hall and West Shore need to help you with those Parks and Recreation. Othsites and narrowing down ers include such vacant sites and process,’” she said. properties as the Royal Bay Desjardins “The public process last development lands near the time was appalling, we want new high school and private land currently sitting empty at Vet- to make sure that the public is part of eran’s Memorial Parkway and Kelly the decision-making in each step as we go forward.” Road in Langford. There will be an opportunity for Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins, co-chair of the Westside Select public input online for roughly the Committee, said the sites were cho- next month, as the committee hopes sen based on a number of factors – to have a plan to present by March proximity to infrastructure and truck 2016. A public open house is also routes, potential for resource recovery, water reuse and heat and site planned for today (June 24) at the Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel in Victoria size, among other things. “Really, these sites were put for- to continue the dialogue and discuss ward [in Esquimalt] because they are the Westside and Eastside proposed municipality-owned pieces of prop- locations and plans. Carol Hamilton, co-chair of the erty, they have the size,” said Desjardins, noting there is the potential for committee, said she’s not only private landowners to come forward unconcerned that the majority of the to have their sites accessed, but none sites chosen at this phase of the projhave done so in Esquimalt yet. ect are within her municipality, she’s She added these potential sites actually happy about it. offer opportunities to enhance ser“Colwood stepped forward about three years ago saying we’d happily vices to residents. “For example, Bullen Field, would take a site,” she said. “It was going enhance the sport field and poten- to be in conjunction with the Capitially improve the configuration of tal City Centre project. That has the sports centre and the rec cen- stopped, but it hasn’t stopped the tre, there’s a number of opportuni- optimism of Colwood,” in the possities there should the public feel like bility having a treatment site within they’re interested in looking at it,” its borders. Desjardins said. View the full list of proposed sites, With the Capital Regional District including the analysis that went into moving away from the previous “one choosing them, at westsidesolutions. site” idea for wastewater treatment, ca. the Westside Solutions group, includeditor@vicnews.com Black Press

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Victoria’s first parklet opened Friday as part of a pilot project to create more spaces for the public to enjoy while spending time downtown. The parklet, located in the 700block of Fort Street just outside Dutch Bakery, is a small urban oasis that was created by replacing several parallel parking stalls with a patio and seating open for the public. The project is a collaborative venture between the City of Victoria and the Fort Street Business Association after they received a $10,000 Building Healthy Communities grant from Coastal Community Credit Union. “We thought about different ideas that might be fun and we submitted about three and the parklet won the grant,” said Suzanne Bradbury, co-chair of the Fort Street Business Association, who will be responsible for the management of the space. “It’s a placemaking initiative, it really is a collaborative venture and was constructed by a number of members in the business community.” The Downtown Victoria Busi-

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Drunk driving’s weak spot Justice Minister Peter MacKay introduced a bill in the House of Commons last week that would, among other things, command tougher penalties for drunk drivers who kill people, including a mandatory minimum sentence of six years in prison. The current minimum sentence is a $1,000 fine. Almost immediately, the cynics were calling out the timing of MacKay’s Dangerous and Impaired Driving Act, insisting that this is nothing more than pre-election PR. That’s hard to argue, considering the government’s summer break is scheduled to begin this week, and by the time it reconvenes, in September, the election will be less than four weeks away. There is zero chance of this bill being passed prior to the election, and the Tories will promise to prioritize this bill – this bill that they introduced – should they be re-elected. That said, in this instance, timing doesn’t matter. All that matters is that it is time for Canada to get tough on drunk driving. Not “tougher.” Just tough. Sadly, our justice system is so lean on drunk drivers, the consequences for their actions do not outweigh their actions. Our government’s laws have no teeth when it comes to drunk driving. The bill introduced by MacKay goes a long way to changing that - not only for drunk driving causing death, but also for the basic act of impaired driving, as well as mandatory jail time for drunk driving causing bodily harm. Yes, the timing is poor, and no, it won’t become law soon enough to prevent the next killing of an innocent victim at the hands of a drunk driver. But it is progress.

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Readers respond: sewage, fireworks, cultural disparity Bullen Park can’t become sewage field I would like to remind the mayor and all others involved with choosing sewage treatment sites in Esquimalt that Bullen Park, correct name Fitzherbert Bullen Memorial Park, was given to the residents of Esquimalt by the Bullen family in perpetuity. In accepting this gift of parkland in 1924, Esquimalt council agreed “the lands conveyed were to be held forever for the purposes of a public park and pleasure ground.” A sewage treatment site does not qualify. Sherri Robinson Esquimalt

Nothing joyful of deafening explosions No bells, no fireworks; Victoria keeps it dull (Letters, July 17) What exactly is “joyful” about deafening explosions? Deafening explosions are the exact opposite of joyful. They are

distressing and depressing, akin to sounds in a war zone. Victoria ought to ban fireworks. Don Peterson Victoria

Reconciliation must include justice Re: Mending the cultural disparity (Opinion, June 10) Impunity is incompatible with truth, justice and reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada did not include the most important aspect of reconciliation: justice for the victims. Justice is normally epitomized by a court of law prosecuting individuals for having committed criminal acts. Such prosecution may result in criminal convictions and incarceration, such as the case of similar Truth and Justice Commissions in Argentina, Chile, Rwanda or Germany, but it may also take the form of a personal and public apology by the criminals themselves to the victims, such as in the case of South

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Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The crimes committed against the aboriginal population in Canada were essentially political crimes – understanding politics in its broadest sense – perpetrated by the State, its agents or delegates against a specific segment of the population. The human experimentation, the sexual violations, the starvation, the illegal burial, the torture and the inhumane confinements were done as part of a pervasive political racist ideology executed by agents of the state. However, these agents were granted a de facto impunity and anonymity by the state allowing them to remain unpunished and unknown to the community in which they live. Many of the criminals are probably dead or very old. However, age should not be an impediment to prosecute and sanction their crimes. We need to follow the valuable example of the Jews who have never

ceased in prosecuting those responsible for murder, human experimentation, torture and starvation. Had the same criteria used by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada been applied to the Nazis, Nuremberg would have never happened. Reconciliation, to be effective, must include justice for the victims and prosecution against those individual agents of the State who committed the crimes. Carlos Flores Sr. Victoria

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Needy kids get hockey equipment Professional hockey player Ryan O’Byrne believes in giving back in a big way. On Saturday, the Ryan O’Byrne Youth Sports Society donated 26 sets of hockey gear to deserving youth in the community as part of the NHLPA Gear Presentation To date, the society, in partnership with the NHLPA, KidSport Greater Victoria and Kirby’s Source for Sports, has given out more than 80 sets of hockey gear and raised $100,000 to support kids in

need. CIBC Wood Gundy has stepped up as the title sponsor and will be donating $15,000. The ROCC team is hoping to raise $30,000 to fund hockey registration fees this fall. “Through the Ryan O’Byrne Youth Sport Society in partnership with the NHLPA and KidSport Victoria, I am very proud, for the fourth year in a row, to be able to donate 26 sets of hockey gear to deserving children in our community. I believe that all children

should have the opportunity to be involved in sports” said O’Byrne.

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After almost 10 years at its familiar spot on Esquimalt Road in Esquimalt, the McDonald’s restaurant is getting a $700,000 facelift. The restaurant’s customers got a first look-see of the changes Friday when the new lobby opened. The renovations, which have been months in the making, feature a spacious new lobby area, specific zones for socializing and families – and an area if you just want a quick burger and coffee. Work on the outside of the building is still being completed, but changes will be dramatic from taking off the dome roof and going with a flat roof and adding new panels and colours. The patio is also being redone with corning table tops and composite benches. News landscaping is also in the plans as is new restaurant signage. Esquimalt McDonald’s owner Ken Taylor said the renovation comes with all the “latest bells and whistles.” He said a restaurant should be upgraded every eight to 10 years to stay vibrant and

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“I want people to know they’re managing, they’re more than managing, that it’s doable, it’s an accomplishment.”

Katrina Pavlovsky will bring the joyful, gentle and simple chair dance with a dose of health benefits to Victoria. The dance/movement educator – Katrina Pavlovsky relocated to Victoria more than eight years ago and started working She extols the virtues of chair in care, shifting away from her dance – a safe and secure way to career as a youth educator. strengthen the mind and body “I realized I wasn’t able to connection. Through playful continue dance education for expressive movement participants children due to budgets,” she said. become engaged, stimulated and Her expertise was with troubled happy. youth, those with mental health “People with dementia, though concerns, or those in need of just they don’t remember coming each a little something extra. When she week, don’t remember the moves, started working with a different crowd than elementary school aged they still participate,” she said. “The mind and body inter-relate and get kids, she discovered a niche in her nurtured through dance.” elder clients. Dance therapy lowers blood “I realized there was a need and pressure, reduces stress, increases took it into facilities,” she said. RES TAURAN T At The Gatsby Mansion cognitive function, strengthens One of the most exciting things muscle tone, increases flexibility in the two-plus years since she started the chair dance courses, is a and co-ordination as well as confidence and well-being. performing group that came out of “The reason a chair is so the assisted living facility Amica at Afternoon Tea wonderful is it gives stability,” Somerset House in Victoria. Classic Victorian in The Gatsby Mansion Pavlovsky said. “It was their initiative, their are progressive, becoming choreography,” Pavlovsky said. $34more +Classes tax challenging each week. No “The vibrancy and enthusiasm wasFresh Strawberries two sessions contagious.” Warm Pendray Scones are alike as the music

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evolves with the crowd. “I try to take my cues from participants,” Pavlovsky said. “I want people to know they’re managing, they’re more than managing, that it’s doable, it’s an accomplishment.” Sessions start with a warm up that incorporates yoga and modern dance and conclude with relaxation techniques. The classes are open to all ages of “seniors” and suitable for those healing post stroke, surgery or enduring other diminished functions. “It’s about adding rhythm and enhancing expression through music and dance,” she said. “Dance is a celebratory foundation of expression, or it certainly has the potential to be.” Chair dance classes will be held at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre (380 Cook St.) this fall. Please call 250-384-6542 for more information. editor@vicnews.com

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Dawn of Grey Power presents health challenges this: Victoria -- 57 Look around folks. seniors per 100 There are more of us working age citizens than there is of them. (37 now); Comox Or so it seems when Valley – 61 per 100 I’m elbowing my way (45 now); Cowichan to the Geritol section Valley – 64 per 100 of the pharmacy. (42 now). In the Is it finally the dawn Kootenay-Boundary of Grey Power? Or country the ratio rises are more of us being to 77 per 100 (45 now) let out unsupervised? Brian Kieran and on the Sunshine More of the latter, I Coast it is a staggering fear. Seniors 80 per 100 (52 now). In fact, the ranks of Finlayson says B.C. seniors aged 65 this older population will put and over are growing four times faster than the ranks of working- additional pressure on public expenditures while the capacity aged citizens age 25 to 64. of the government to raise Business Council of B.C. chief revenue is diminished with a policy officer Jock Finlayson smaller fraction of the citizenry calls that “an extraordinary and working. unprecedented development.” That brings me to the most He should know; he’s one of us. troubling implication of this A BCBC report indicates the rapidly aging demographic: province currently has about 31 Mounting pressure on health people, 65 and over, for every care services. 100 working-aged persons. In 10 The Canadian Medical years that climbs to 41 seniors Association says Canada’s for every 100 working age seniors are not getting the BCers. health care they deserve – “not In 15 years on Vancouver even close.” Island the numbers look like

The CMA has decided to do something about it. It is turning this glaring hole in the national social fabric into a federal election issue. The association has launched an “Alliance for a National Seniors Strategy” with the catch phrase – “Don’t leave seniors out in the cold.” CMA president Dr. Chris Simpson says: “Our health-care system is still very much like it was in 1960, which was built for people who were younger, who had acute disease. Today, of course, we have a landscape that is one of chronic disease. People are older and they have different kinds of illnesses than they had in 1960. But, we still have hospitals set up to deliver on their acute care mandate.” In support of this campaign the CMA has launched a new website “DemandAPlan.ca.” I suggest you visit it and add your voice to the call for a national seniors’ strategy in the run up to polling day in October. ••• Brian Kieran is a journalist and communications specialist.

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As a result you will be pleasantly surprised to ﬁnd a wide variety of musical offerings at most communities. While activities such as reading, writing and painting stimulate some parts of the brain, scientists have now identiﬁed that music affects more parts of the brain at one time than pretty well anything else. In fact, listening to music lights up more of the brain than any other stimulus. When we listen to music our brains release the chemical dopamine which makes us feel happy and pleased. The more we like a song, the happier we feel when we hear it. Music helps us to be happy and has the power to draw people together, cross cultural and demographic boundaries, and provide opportunities to re-live past pleasant experiences and feelings. Helen Brown is your local Vancouver Island senior living expert. If you have any questions, or would like to chat, please contact Helen at Berwick Royal Oak, (250) 419-4012 or a email her at berwickroyaloak@berwickrc.com

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NOTICE of Omicron Opportunity for BC Hydro Work: Omicron Construction Ltd. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Omicronâ&#x20AC;?) is requesting interested trade contractors to submit their Pre-Tender Qualification Statements for the construction of the new BC Hydro Victoria Operations Facility located within Victoria, BC. The Project: The project consists of a six-phase redevelopment of the BC Hydro Victoria Operations Facility. The scope will include construction of a twostorey main Operations Building (total building area of 6,973 sq.m./75,056.7 sq.ft.), a Fleet Services Building, a Hazmat Storage Building and a Covered Parking Structure. Scope of Work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Design Packages 1: Omicron will be inviting bids for this project from pre-qualified trade contractors. Interested trade contractors are invited to submit pre-tender qualification statements for the following specific scopes of work to be bid as separate tender packages: Earthworks/Civil, and Security Fencing. Please forward all questions to the Senior Construction Manager, Ron Francis (rfrancis@omicronaec.com / 604-632-4356)

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SPORTS & RECREATION HOST FAMILIES WANTED

The Victoria Grizzlies need host families for Junior A hockey players aged 16-20. Separate room required. Food allowance and home game tickets provided. Westshore, Sooke, Royal Oak, Saanich West ideal but other locations considered. For more information on a great way to be involved in junior hockey in your community please contact noelle@victoriagrizzlies.com

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MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR JOB SUMMARY: Utilizing outcome-informed & evidence-based practices, the counselor provides assessment, treatment & referral services to people affected by substance abuse issues. The counselor delivers service on individual, family, couples, group and community basis. Clinician delivers culturally safe & appropriate services: clinical consults & assessments, group facilitation & public information sessions in the community. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelors Degree in a related discipline plus 3 years of recent related experience is preferred. Other combinations of addiction specific counseling training & relevant experience of at least 5 years also considered. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Class 5 BC DL & CRC is a pre-requisite. Closing date: June 30, 2015 at 12 noon. Submit current resume in conďŹ dence to: Personnel Committee 3555 4th Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4H3 Fax: (250) 723-1877 â&#x153;ąPlease Note: While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On August 27, 2013, at 980 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $5,140 CAD, on or about 14:45 Hours, and one hundred and fifteen unopened cigarette packages and eighteen cigars, on or about 15:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property was obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada and section 355(b) (possession of stolen property under $5,000) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2831, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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The Victoria News is looking to hire Zone Checkers to service the growing distribution needs in the Northpark/Oakland area. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express is recommended. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision sets you apart from other applicants. Duties include supervision of newspaper carriers, recruitment and hiring of new carriers, canvassing new areas of delivery, monitoring of carrier performance and follow up on reader delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is also mandatory. This part time position is ideal for applicants available for afternoon and weekend shifts. Please email your resume to Cindy Brown, Victoria News Circulation Coordinator: circulation@vicnews.com No phone calls please.

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VOLUNTEERS CANADIAN RED Cross Victoria is looking for a client services volunteer for the Health Equipment Loan Program. The volunteer would act as the contact for in-person and telephone enquiries from the public, dispensing and receiving equipment that is being loaned or returned, and completing the necessary documentation. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

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VOLUNTEERS EARLY MUSIC Society of the Islands is looking for a promotion assistant to distribute brochures to desirable locations on two or three occasions between August and April. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. FRIENDS UNITING for Nature (FUN) Society is looking for FUNateers. Volunteers assist for a week or more at camps that run Monday to Friday, from 9-4 at St Matthias Church on Richmond Ave. If you are interested in volunteering and are 17 years or older, please call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

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Partial teaser list: Large quantity hand tools, power tools, compressors, welders, generators, yard tools and more, riding mower, full complete slaughter house, 45’ box trailer, double axle flat deck trailer, 3 story house of furniture, Rolex? Watch, crystal and collectible, jewelry, large quantity of wine bottles (unknown contents), art and many, many more items - plan to spend the day at the Auction on Saturday, June 27th.

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

SPORTING GOODS GOLF BAG CART- 3 wheel, Electric-battery? $200. (250)595-1317.

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

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.

2012 WINNEBAGO 32ft. Raven Trailer. Model #3101RL. Fantastic find! Turn key, like new. Suitable for year round living. $29,999. (250)216-7703

SOOKE, FOR RENT OR LEASE - INDUSTRIAL LAND AND BUILDINGS on Sooke waterfront. Call 250-652-1043 for details.

2003 HUMMER H2, black. Exc. cond., 145000 local km. $25,000. Call for viewing (250)216-2200.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

10’11” BIGFOOT Camper. 3000 Series. Top cond. Satelite TV receiver, side/rear awnings on 2008 FORD F350 Crew Cab. Lariat-Diesel, dually, 4xdrive, sliding moon roof, tailgate step, heated seats, leather, trailer tow, dual air cond, keyless entry. One owner. 118K Km, Mint cond. $58,900. ($127K if bought new) Harry-250-286-3308

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FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.

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

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior finishing, weather proofing, decks, fencing. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES SPIK N’ Span - Cheerful cleaner. Excellent rates; senior discount. (778)432-3588.

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GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning, blackberry clearing. Call John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate

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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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HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, 250-886-3383.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. HAUL A WAY Junk & garbage removal. Clean & green. Free quotes. Sr disc. 778-350-5050

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PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. (778)265-3365. ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. RED SEAL House Painter & Crew. 15% Senior’s Discount. gloverpainting.ca@gmail.com 250-882-0024.

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning, Gutters. Stores/malls. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. COME CLEAN WINDOWS. “Shining for You”. Fully insured. Free est. 250-881-6385 www.ComeCleanWindows.com

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BC SPCA urges pet owners to get dogs vaccinated The BC SPCA is warning Victoria-area dog owners to ensure their pets are vaccinated against both canine distemper virus and

parvovirus after investigating the death of a puppy that lived in Victoria. The puppy, believed to have originated from

the Central Saanich area, had previously been taken to a Vets for Pets clinic at Our Place Society on Pandora Avenue in Victo-

ria, and also lived in a pet-friendly apartment building in the City of Victoria. “This means the puppy may have poten-

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Saturday, June 27

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Sunday, July 5

Volkssport – 6/10 km walk. Meet at McMinn Park, Maplegrove Street, Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10

Canada Day festivities. Downtown Victoria, all day. Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community

Concerts in the Park. The Bayside Big Band. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

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Memorial Park Music Fest featuring Capital City Syncopators. Memorial Park, Esquimalt, 6 p.m. Info: townshiparts.org.

Fernwood Market. Vic High School Plaza, 4 to 8 p.m. Info: thefca.ca. Concerts in the Park. David Vest Band. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 30

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Concerts in the Park. Kelby and Louise. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum 30th birthday party. CFB Esquimalt (Naden), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: navalandmilitarymuseum.org or call 250-363-4312. Concerts in the Park. The O’Briens. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, June 26

Conrad De Palma Denturist

(250) 595-1665

Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: esquimaltmarket. com.

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Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: esquimaltmarket. com.

Everything You Need to Know About Strata Bylaws, seminar offered by Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, 1 to 4 p.m., Comfort Inn, 3020 Blanshard St. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. To pre-register: seminars@ visoa.bc.ca. Concerts in the Park. Greater Victoria Concert Band. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

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Thursday, June 25

Sunday, June 28

WHY WAIT? WE CAN HELP NOW! Home & Hospital Visits Happiness is

Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre.com/ markets.

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TeeJay and SlideManBlues, two of the biggest names in Victoria Street music. GorgeOus Coffee, 103 Gorge Rd. West, 7 p.m. Info: 250-384-4330. Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre.com/ markets.

a.m. Contact Rob at 250-6584998. Concerts in the Park. Meridiem Insula Ventis. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 24

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