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Charity expands operations to new habitat Habitat Habitat for for Humanity Humanity opening opening new Restore new Restore in in Saanich Saanich Travis Travis Paterson Paterson Habitat Habitat for for Humanity’s Humanity’s popular popular ReStore ReStore has has opened opened a a new new Saanich Saanich location location and and it’s it’s ready ready to to receive donations. receive donations. The The opening opening of of a a new new ReStore ReStore comes in response to comes in response to a a demand demand for for a a centralized centralized location, location, which which previously previously existed existed downtown downtown but but moved moved to to Langford Langford some some years years ago, ago, said said associate associate manager manager Mike Fimrite, Mike Fimrite, who who is is overseeing overseeing setup setup of of the the new new store. store. The The store store is is at at 3311H 3311H Oak Oak St., St., just just off off of of Blanshard Blanshard and and Cloverdale. Cloverdale. “We’ve had “We’ve had a a lot lot of of people people asking asking for for a a location location closer closer to to town town and and we we think think we’ve we’ve found found an an excellent excellent space,” space,” he he said. said. ReStore sells new and ReStore sells new and gently gently used used building building supplies supplies and and household household goods, goods, appliances, appliances, hardware and hardware and materials. materials. All All proceeds proceeds support support Habitat Habitat for for Humanity’s Humanity’s mission mission of of providing providing housing housing for for low-income low-income families. families. Feedback Feedback from from customers customers suggests suggests up up to to 85 85 per per cent cent of of the the Langford ReStore’s customers Langford ReStore’s customers come come from from the the West West Shore. Shore. Yet Yet a large portion of donations a large portion of donations come come from from Saanich, Saanich, Oak Oak Bay Bay and and Victoria residents. Victoria residents.

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Volunteer Volunteer Nadja Nadja Hesser Hesser and and UVic UVic summer summer student student Griffin Griffin Troup Troup load load some some shelving shelving Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore on 3311 Oak Street. The site is currently Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore on 3311 Oak Street. The site is currently accepting accepting and and is is expected expected to to be be open open by by August. August. “Those “Those same same people people who who donate weren’t making donate weren’t making the the trip trip to to shop shop at at our our store,” store,” Fimrite Fimrite said. said. Known Known as as ReStore ReStore Victoria, Victoria, the new store the new store will will offer offer the the same same merchandise merchandise and and prices prices as as Langford. Langford. The The store store is is currently currently open for donations from open for donations from Monday Monday to to Friday, Friday, 9:30 9:30 a.m. a.m. to to 5 5 p.m. p.m. The The

full full store store opening opening is is expected expected in in early August, when it early August, when it will will be be open open seven seven days days a a week. week. ReStore Victoria ReStore Victoria boasts boasts about about 8,200 square feet. While 8,200 square feet. While its its twotwothirds thirds of of the the 12,000 12,000 square-feet square-feet of of the the Langford Langford store, store, it’s it’s nothing nothing to to scoff scoff at. at. Nadja Nadja Hesser Hesser was was among among

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those those getting getting the the new new store store ready on Monday, ready on Monday, her her first first day day as as a a volunteer volunteer with with Habitat Habitat for for Humanity. Humanity. She She recently recently donated donated some some furniture furniture to to Habitat Habitat and and decided decided to to visit visit the the organization’s organization’s website. website. “I “I learned learned about about this this store store opening and I live nearby opening and I live nearby so so II

thought thought it it would would be be perfect,” perfect,” said said Hesser. Hesser. Habitat Habitat for for Humanity’s Humanity’s Victoria offices Victoria offices will will remain remain at at the the Langford Langford location. location. However, However, the the organization’s organization’s current current project project is in Saanich, the is in Saanich, the four-unit four-unit site site at at 4000 4000 Cedar Cedar Hill Hill Cross Cross Rd., Rd., land land secured secured from from the the District District of of Saanich in 2014. That site Saanich in 2014. That site is is due due to to be be finished finished this this year. year. To benefit the To benefit the homeowners homeowners at at 4000 4000 Cedar Cedar Hill, Hill, Habitat Habitat for for Humanity Victoria Humanity Victoria launched launched a a successful successful fundraising fundraising campaign campaign in in February, February, raising raising $109,000. $109,000. One of the One of the families families moving moving into into 4000 4000 Cedar Cedar Hill Hill is is headed headed by by Amanda, Amanda, a a single single mom mom of of two two young young boys. boys. Even Even though though Amanda Amanda has has a a stable stable job, job, she’s she’s had to uproot her family had to uproot her family multiple multiple times times in in the the last last 10 10 years years because because of of unfit unfit living living conditions conditions and and increasingly increasingly unaffordable unaffordable rents rents –– at at times times spending spending upwards upwards of of 70 70 per per cent cent of of her her income income on on housing. housing. Anyone Anyone interested interested in in donating donating heavier items or items heavier items or items in in bulk bulk can can call 250-386-7867 to have their call 250-386-7867 to have their donations donations picked picked up up Monday Monday through Friday. Fimrite through Friday. Fimrite reminds reminds potential potential donators donators the the store store is is only only able able to to accept accept donations donations during during regular regular hours. hours. “Anything “Anything left left outside outside after after hours is considered hours is considered dumped, dumped, it’s it’s often often unusable unusable and and creates creates garbage garbage for for us us which which costs costs money.” money.” Visit Visit habitatvictoria.com habitatvictoria.com for for more information. more information.

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Victoria waters provide a paradise for boaters Dan Ebenal News Staff

In a city surrounded by water, knowing where to find the best spots to spend a day on the water is more than just a good idea, it’s a necessity. To help some of those not yet familiar with the local waters, Angus Matthews has agreed to share some of the favourite spots he’s found in the more than 40 years he’s plied the waters around Victoria. “The idea that you can escape from a city in 20 minutes, It’s pretty unusual for you to be able to do that,” said Matthews. “From literally the moment you leave shore, you’re in a different head space.” He points to the wildlife found along the waters as the thing that makes the area so special. “It really is astonishing. I don’t go a summer without seeing killer whales five or six times. The bird life is amazing. It’s one of the very few ecosystems we see animals returning to.” “This is the most On the western shores of the Capital amazing park on the West Regional District, the Coast and nobody knows Spit at Sooke and Race Rocks have that it’s there. It’s a whole popular combination of little bits and become spots with boaters. pieces of property on all of The Whiffen Spit is between the southern Gulf Islands.” sandwiched the protected Sooke - Angus Matthews Basin and the open waters of the Juan de Fuca Strait. Matthews said one of his favourite things to do is to anchor behind the spit and row ashore for lunch at the Sooke Harbour House. “It’s the ying and yang of small boating.” Race Rocks is a marine ecological reserve at the eastern entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Located at a narrow part of the strait in Canada’s southernmost point in the Pacific, the area covers three square kilometres of ocean, rocks and reefs, with the historic Race Rocks Lighthouse located nearby. “People cannot go ashore there and can’t fish there, but it is an ecological reserve and the bird life and marine mammals, especially in the fall, is incredible,” said Matthews. Heading eastward, boaters can make their way to Victoria’s magnificent Inner Harbour. “It’s kind of fun to think of moving your entertaining to different locations, and the Inner Harbour is a fantastic one,” he said, adding there are several docks operated by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. “It’s a great setting. It’s quieter at night in the Inner Harbour than most people would think.” As you reach the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island you’ll come across Trial Islands, and ecological reserve that you can see from the Victoria Golf Course in Oak Bay. Also found in the area are the Chatham Islands and Discovery Island “They are sort of the turning point where the ocean becomes quite different, not always placid but certainly much calmer,” said Matthews, adding you can get swells coming in off the Pacific as far in as Race Rocks. “The ride from Trial Islands to the Inner Harbour can actually be the roughest part of any trip.” While Matthews said there are a couple of spectacular beaches found on the Chatham Islands, they are part of the Songhees and Esquimalt reserve and permission is

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A pair of sailboats anchor in Cadboro Bay. The islands found off the southeastern part of Vancouver Island hold some of the best spots for boaters on Canada’s West Coast needed to go ashore. “Having said that, the beach in the channel [at Chatham] is probably one of the greatest secrets on the coast. It is truly astonishing,” he said. “The frustrating thing with the Salish Sea is you look ashore from your boat and say, ‘Oh what a beautiful white sand beach.’ And you go stand on it and cut your feet to ribbons because it’s white shell.” Farther up the coast you’ll find D’Arcy Island. “The southern bay on D’Arcy Island is great anchorage. It’s got a wonderful beach that looks like it belongs on the west coast of the island.” The island used to be a leper colony, and Matthews said it is a great spot for a hike as you can make your way around the entire island comfortably in a few hours. To the north of D’Arcy is Sidney Island, with the northern half of the island part of the Gulf Islands National Park. “This is the most amazing park on the West Coast and nobody knows that it’s there. It’s a whole combination of little bits and pieces of property on all of the southern Gulf Islands,” said Matthews, adding a foot passenger ferry operates in the summer months from Sidney Wharf. Another of Matthews’ favourite stops is Russell Island at the mouth of Fulford Harbour, also part of the Gulf Islands National Park. “Ten years ago I wouldn’t have told you about Russell Island but the secret is out,” said Matthews. “Secret places aren’t so secret anymore.” He said nearby Portland Island is great kayaking

territory. The island was originally given to Princess Margaret during a Royal visit in 1958. “I think she forgot about it for quite a while,” said Matthews, adding the princess eventually gave the island back to the people of British Columbia. He said the island has a great trail around it, and you are able to cover the whole island in a three- or fourhour hike. Matthews suggests keeping an eye out for the clearing where a horse racing track used to be located. “It was some mad Englishman’s idea of something to bring to the colonies.” Another highlight for boaters is dropping anchor in Tod Inlet on a Saturday night to watch the fireworks from Butchart Gardens. More great facilities for boaters can be found at Beaumont Park on Pender Island. “There’s a good beach there and a really great hike. You can hike up Mount Norman and see this most amazing view of the whole of the Gulf Islands.” He said more nice spots can be found around Saturna, with Tumbo Island along the southeast corner of Saturna. “The tide there is some of the fastest tide in this part of the coast, so you want to time it so you’re travelling with it, especially if you’re in a kayak because you’re going nowhere if you’re fighting it.” Tumbo Island is another part of Gulf Islands National Park. “For all these lands to be set aside on these islands, we’re really lucky to have them and they’re really well managed by Parks.” editor@saanichnews.com

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Cook Van Cuylenborg as missing. Four days later, Van Cuylenborg’s body was discovered on a rural road near Alger in Skagit County. She had been sexually assaulted and then shot. Cook’s body was found on Nov. 26, south of Alger, near Monroe in Snohomish County. Cook had been beaten and strangled. Following the discovery of their bodies, their van was located in Bellingham; the van was beside a Greyhound station and some of Van Cuylenborg’s belongings behind a nearby local tavern. Anyone with information is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-222-8477 or on the web at victoriacrimestoppers.com.

Victoria’s Greek community uncertain what future holds Dan Ebenal News Staff

Sunday’s referendum in Greece sent shockwaves across Europe, with the impact of the vote even being felt by the Greek community here in Victoria. “There is not much that we can do, a lot of things are developing. Everybody is waiting. They are getting into new territory every day,” said Michael Ikonomou, president of the Victoria and Vancouver Island Greek Community. He said everybody is confused, with the uncertainty surrounding Greece’s future being the most difficult part to deal with. “There’s so many changes on a daily basis. People are pretty much numb, they don’t know what to expect, what to do. It’s something that never happened before,” said Ikonomou, who speaks with family back in Greece on a daily basis. Greeks voted 61 per cent on Sunday to reject a bailout deal

proposed by international creditors who had demanded new austerity measures in return for emergency funds. The referendum garnered a turnout of more than 60 per cent of Greek residents, who have been struggling with austerity measures since 2010. “Personally, I don’t think there’s a difference whether it was a Yes or a No, it’s just something that had to happen. I don’t see this as being the catalyst for what is to come,” said Ikonomou. He said a lot of Victoria’s Greek community is back in Greece now. “A lot of the people are 60-plus and go back for holidays in the summer.” Ikonomou is optimistic about what the future holds for Greece and believes the country will remain in the European Union. “This referendum was not about staying in the union or getting out of the union, nothing to do with that. It was whether or not they accept the terms [of a financial bailout] or they want to renegotiate.”

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Arson suspected in Copley playground blaze Playground site of second fire in four days Travis Paterson News Staff

Arson is suspected as a blaze levelled the Copley Park East playground at the 600 block of Vanalman Road on July 1. The park is about 150 metres along the Colquitz River Trail, east of where the trail bisects Vanalman. Saanich Fire responded to a 2:49 a.m. call from neighbours and the original response unit had the fire under control within 15 minutes. It was the second time in four days a deliberate fire was set to the playground. “It’s premature to say it’s a confirmed [arsonist],” said Saanich Police Sgt. Steve Eassie. “There appears to be two ignition points, and it was started with a similar [method] to the fire [which did considerably less damage] here on Saturday [June 27].” The first of the two fires, which police believe are likely related, was reported at about 11 p.m. on June 27. The damage from that fire was significant but limited to a single structure. Saanich Parks staff repaired it

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Sgt. Steve Eassie of Saanich Police looks over the aftermath of a July 1 fire in the Copley Park East playground on Thursday. It was the second deliberately set fire to the playground in four days. and deemed it safe for use as of June 29. The playground, or what’s left of it, is currently fenced off, a wasteland of twisted metal,

charred wood and burnt bark mulch. Officials estimate the damage as between $35,000 and $40,000. Police are investigating both

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Blaze could have had a devastating impact The carefree joys of summer just became a little less enjoyable for scores of Saanich youngsters and their parents. An arsonist torched the playground in Copley Park in the early morning hours of Canada Day. It was the second time in just over 72 hours that a firebug has set their sights on the playground on the 600 block of Vanalman Road, about 150 metres along the Colquitz River Trail. While Saanich Parks staff were able to get the playground in usable condition shortly after the initial fire June 27, the Canada Day fire reduced the playground to a heap of twisted metal, charred wood and burnt bark mulch. Officials estimate the damage between $35,000 and $40,000. Losing a popular part of the neighbourhood is always difficult, but when that loss comes as a result of a senseless act of destruction it becomes even harder to deal with. And trying to explain that loss to a youngster can sometimes seem impossible. That’s a problem Sandy Fallow is having to come to grips with. He had to wipe away the tears from the eyes of three-year-old daughter Ella who visited the playground almost every morning. “Why would someone choose to get their kicks doing something like this?” he asked. It’s the same question police and fire officials are asking themselves. While the destruction of the children’s playground deals a blow to neighbourhood youngsters and Saanich taxpayers, the result could have been far more devastating. The heat from the blaze melted a plastic garbage can five metres away and a sudden gust of wind could have sent a spark into a dry, wooded area nearby. And if that were the case, it could very easily have spread to nearby homes and potentially resulted in loss of life. The residents of the neighbourhood will sleep better once the person responsible is apprehended. But until that occurs, we can all do our part by keeping an eye out for suspicious behaviour. Anyone that may have information about these incidents is asked to contact the Saanich Police Department at 250-475-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

Outlook cloudy for climate policies carbon-free by 2100. That’s right, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau came some time within the next 85 years. to Vancouver last week to unveil his Clark visited General Fusion in May environmental platform for the Oct. to announce her new climate action 19 federal election. advisory panel, which has to give her Trudeau promised an overhaul of a plan to take to Paris next the National Energy Board December. That’s the next and a vaguely defined big United Nations climate intention to work with summit, where Trudeau provinces to impose a hopes to lead a delegation “price” on carbon dioxide of premiers to stop the flow emissions across the of “fossil awards” given to country. Canada by people in polar Trudeau’s media tour bear suits. took him to the Burnaby Asked about the fusion facilities of General Fusion, reactor she had just toured, where, like Premier Christy Clark laughed off the Clark a few weeks before, he Tom Fletcher question, comparing it to stood at his podium before B.C. Views the “flux capacitor” used for a prototype fusion reactor. time travel in the Michael This massive octopus J. Fox movie Back to the of pistons and wires is Future. an attempt to capture the nuclear Trudeau recently told university reaction that powers the sun and students that we need to change our other stars, containing its fury within concepts of time and space, and he steel walls and magnetic fields. didn’t seem to be kidding. The old joke about controlled The point here for voters is that all fusion is that every 20 years, these leaders, Harper, Trudeau, Clark scientists tell us it’s just 20 years and many others, are talking down to away. If it ever is developed, such a you. You aren’t sophisticated enough process could quickly put an end to to understand this climate business. our hand-wringing about fossil fuels, The Pope has weighed in, assuring largely replacing them with endless, us that carbon trading systems are emission-free energy. not going to cut it. This is a rebuke to This is the type of technological California, Quebec and the European revolution that Prime Minister Union, where effective carbon trading Stephen Harper’s officials indicated is, like controlled fusion, just around would be needed, after Canada the corner. announced a pledge with other G7 Pope Francis warned that our leaders to make their economies

“throwaway culture” views nature “solely as a source of profit and gain” and so people won’t voluntarily do the right thing. (The results of the Metro Vancouver transit plebiscite could be interpreted this way, if you ignore the bumbling, waste and political posturing that really did it in.) The Pope concludes that there is “an urgent need” for a “true world political authority” to impose order on the greedy capitalist humans that infest our beautiful planet. Presumably this would be the run by the UN, so my advice is to start hoarding candles and cat food now. B.C.’s frozen carbon tax has ceased to have much effect, with gasoline consumption back up over 2008 levels amid the usual volatility of prices. Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes. Perhaps B.C. can brag in Paris about the Pacific Carbon Trust, which limps along after its near-death experience in 2013. The trust continues to divert tax dollars from B.C. government operations to purported carbonsaving activities, including paying coastal First Nations not to log the portions of forests that they demanded be preserved. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Canadians favour electoral reform Re: Trudeau and others proposals for electoral reform. Polls indicate the majority of Canadians favour electoral reform, including proportional representation (PR) – having the percentage of elected members in each party closely reflect the actual percentage of voters support. In 2004, The Law Commission of Canada published an extensive study of these matters looking at many countries of the world and made recommendations supporting proportional representation. A number of advocacy groups, such as Fair Vote Canada, have worked for years

Arsonist at work In response to your article on the Copley Park playground fires, I live along the trail and was awoken by the sirens of the fire and police responders. It was 2:35 a.m. on July 1 when they all arrived. The fires for sure are an act of arson, plain and simple. My husband and I were outside at 11 p.m. on June 27 and saw the fire truck arrive. The arsonist did not come past us along the trail, so more than likely the person went through the woods back along Joe’s Trail.

to emphasize the need for electoral reform as a multi-partisan effort and to educate the public about our antiquated first pastthe-post (FPTP) electoral system. FPTP is good for deciding leadership contests and horse races but not for governing a modern democratic country. It results in phoney majorities, increases polarization, reduces voter participation, doesn’t reflect diversity and minority perspectives, rewards regional interest parties and ignores broadbased, smaller parties. In the last federal election, half of the votes cast were wasted, resulting in no

I hope they catch the person(s) because they are putting people, the woods, park and homes all in danger because someone wants some kicks. They probably watched from the woods admiring their “work”. This is someone with a serious problem. Whether the children get back a new playground is another question, as a lot of money was put into the playground by Saanich. As a resident, I can say it was highly used by many children every day. Jane Barnes Saanich

representation for seven million very discouraged voters. In a time with shrinking voter turnout, studies show that proportional representation raises voter participation and satisfaction, ending the need for negative/strategic voting. You can vote your conscience and know that you will have representation. PR better reflects diversity and minority perspectives, requiring candidates to court the vote of all constituents and not just their loyal base and a few ‘swing’ ridings. Studies have shown that over the long term, PR leads to better quality of life for

Agricultural land must be preserved Congratulations to the Saanich councillors who voted against considering Watkiss Way agricultural land for waste treatment. With agricultural land in B.C. making up only five per cent of the land base, we cannot afford to squander any more to non-agricultural development. The drought in California should have demonstrated by now that we must pay more than lip service to the idea of food selfsufficiency here and in

the rest of Canada. The drought there could conceivably last for decades (it has happened in the American southwest in ancient times), and it should be giving us a wake-up call to “a new world order” of the agricultural kind. We have lots of rock to build on. Let’s use that for our projects. Richard Weatherill Saanich

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citizens (democracy, income equality, environment, economic growth, etc.). It is noteworthy, that the only party not willing to look at proportional representation is the Conservatives, elected in 2011 as a phoney majority. Garnering less than 40 per cent of the vote with voter turnout barely over 60 per cent, they in fact had less than 25 per cent of the eligible voters of this country supporting their ‘majority’. It is time for Canada to become a truly democratic country. Mark Jeffers Victoria

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Road reduced to single lane This District of Saanich public works division is advising motorists that Cedar Hill Cross Road will be closed to eastbound traffic between Richmond Road and Shelbourne Street until July 31. There will only be one-way westbound traffic in the curb lane. Work is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. and is IN BRIEF expected to continue until 5 p.m. The lane closures will remain in effect 24 hours a day until work is complete. All vehicles will have access. There will be traffic control people on site during regular business hours to assist with traffic control.

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Share Your Views with Parks Staff at Island View Beach Regional Park CRD staff will be at Island View Beach Regional Park in June and July to gather information on park issues and interests. This information will be used in the second step of a four-step process to develop a management plan for the park. Drop by on one of these dates to share your views: 7054174

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Bureau advises consumers to be credit savvy Vancouver Island’s Better Business Bureau is encouraging homeowners to exercise a bit of caution before embarking on home improvement renovations. “We get a number of calls this time of year from consumers, who are eager to start a renovation or home improvement project, that misunderstand how their use of credit has negatively impacted their credit rating,” said Rosalind Scott, president and CEO of BBB serving Vancouver Island. “These consumers are then very upset with the bank when they find out that they are not eligible for home improvement loans or credit cards,

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information related to the card comes off your credit report immediately. Closed credit accounts, with zero balance and no associated negative information, will remain on your credit report for 10 years from the date the account was closed. Negative information (i.e. Delinquencies in payment of 30 to 180 or more days) will remain on your credit report for seven years after the date of the initial missed payment. It is also important

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Add to that a sweet love story, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream has all the makings for a perfect summer production. Romeo and Juliet, while it also has some humourous elements, is far more tragic, and in Weddell’s interpretation is influenced by the recent Occupy movement. In this case, the Montagues, a family of activists, are contrasted with the wealthy Capulets, setting the scene for conflict between the “haves and the havenots,” Pickett says. “That brings a really interesting texture to the play.” What has kept the festival at the forefront of must-attend summer events? “I think a Shakespeare festival is a cornerstone of any city’s artistic life,” Pickett says of the festival’s longevity, noting that many North American cities of any size have a festival. “I think there’s something about presenting these plays in an outside venue that many people respond to. [An outdoor stage] does hearken back to the way the plays were originally presented. But there’s also something about being in nature that makes the plays really illuminated in a way.” PLEASE SEE: Festival has launched many Victoria artists, Page A11

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Through its quartercentury, the festival has nurtured a variety of local theatrical talent. “The festival has been the testing ground for so many great Victoria artists who have gone on to work both locally and internationally,” Pickett says, pointing to festival alums like Ian Case who participated in the first year of the festival in 1991 and went on to found Giggling Iguana Productions, serve as general manager for Intrepid Theatre and the Victoria Fringe for 10 years, and is now director of the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium. “We have such a rich history of artists who started their careers with us. Many UVic theatre grads had early career experiences working at the festival,” she said. “In recent years, the festival has hosted many artists from UVic and the Canadian College of Performing Arts and we’re excited to see their careers taking off.” In the past two years, the festival has made a concerted effort to cultivate this important professional

development component through the development of a mentorship system, moving from a more community-based method of production. The season’s lead roles are anchored by mentor actors, who also provide teaching and mentorship to the rest of the company. The company actors have the opportunity to experience a repertory schedule and to learn from the mentor actors, the directors and each other. “We’re so proud to see the artists we work with go on to such exciting careers and to know we’ve played a role in mentoring their success,” said Pickett. Tickets are $24 or $19 for students and seniors. Festival passes are available. Children 12 and younger are free. Regular tickets are available through TicketRocket, at the door, or in advance from Ivy’s Bookshop. Blankets, pillows and chairs will be provided, but guests are also welcome to bring their own. As it can be chilly in the evening, organizers suggest dressing in layers. Learn more at www.vicshakespeare.com.

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Drought response brings fishing closures Campfires, open fires Angling suspended in streams and rivers throughout southern Vancouver Island Streams and rivers throughout southern Vancouver Island are now off limits to anglers. The provincial government has announced a Level 4 drought rating for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, taking the additional action of suspending angling in streams and rivers throughout southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands due to ongoing low stream flows and warming water temperatures. At Level 4, conditions are extremely dry. Further declines in stream, lake and aquifer levels could lead to water shortages and affect people, industry such as agriculture, wildlife, and fish

stocks. All water users are urged to maximize their water conservation efforts. “As we experience warmer and drier weather, it is important that we are able to react quickly to protect vulnerable fish stocks. That is what we’ve done today, and what we will continue to do in future, as conditions warrant,” said Steve Thomson, minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations. Virtually all angling in streams and rivers in Wildlife Management Units 1-1 through 1-6 is suspended. The closure has been put in place to protect fish stocks at a time when they are vulnerable due to low flows and high water temperatures. The geographic area covers Bamfield south to Victoria on the west coast, and Campbell River south to Victoria on the east coast. Key rivers affected by the order include the Caycuse, Chemainus, Cowichan, Englishman, Gordon, Little

Qualicum, Nanaimo, Nitinat, Oyster, Puntledge, San Juan, Sooke, Trent and Tsable. The Qualicum (known as “Big Qualicum”) and Quinsam rivers are the only rivers or streams in the affected area exempt from the closure. On these two streams fishing can continue as normal. These streams have sufficient water refuges to adequately protect fish, even with normal angling pressure. The angling closure order is for southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands only at this time, but B.C. government fisheries biologists are monitoring approximately 75 other key angling streams across the province, and if conditions warrant, additional closures are possible. Lake fishing is not affected by the order. Angling closures are enabled through the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations of the federal Fisheries Act.

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Photographer provides perspective on Saanich’s early years their parents to Saanich was a new Canada. Annie, the municipality when the eldest, had studied Girling family arrived photography at the from England in 1912 City and Guilds of and settled on the London shores of Institute, Swan Lake. receiving a George first-class and Ellen honours Girling certificate had made in 1908. Her – and lost mahogany– a fortune cased field in the camera construction was one of industry in England, and Caroline Duncan the prized possessions like many Saanich History she brought immigrant with her to families British Columbia. to Saanich in the The family years preceding the purchased two First World War, they lakefront acres on were looking for an Ralph Street for opportunity to start $2,000. While her again. father and brothers Eight of the Girling cleared the land and children accompanied

constructed a house and barn, Annie recorded the family’s experience in the new environment. Photography was a popular activity in the early 1900s and had been marketed directly to women since the introduction of the Kodak camera in 1888. Advances in photographic technology had given rise to lighter, more portable cameras that could be used with little formal training. Annie’s interest and skill in photography, however, ran much deeper and the Swan Lake property soon became her outdoor studio. She captured detailed images of birds’ nests

and wildflowers and observed the changing seasons with interest. As brush was cleared and burned in the fall, Annie captured images of the smoke rising through the silhouetted trees. She used the spring flooding of Swan Lake to capture reflections in the water and to record the perils of building too close to the shoreline. In winter she depicted scenes of skating and skiing on the frozen lake and in summer the sunflowers growing against the house. Her siblings are featured with great tenderness in her photographs.

Her young sisters are pictured exploring nature, playing chess or posing with backdrops carefully arranged by Annie. Photographs of her five brothers enjoying life at Swan Lake are replaced in 1914 with portraits in uniform as they joined other Saanich men on their way to Europe. Two never returned and are commemorated on Saanich’s First World War honour roll, on display at Saanich

Archives. In the mid-1920s the Girlings moved to Finnerty Road where they converted an old schoolhouse to a family home. It was here that Annie kept a darkroom and where her remarkable collection of more than 900 glass plate and film negatives – together with her camera equipment – was discovered in the 1970s, just prior to the demolition of the house. Through the efforts of Lindsay

Lambert the collection was kept intact for 30 years and generously donated to Saanich Archives in 2008. The original Girling property at Swan Lake now forms part of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Descendants of the Girlings continue to live in Saanich. lll

Caroline Duncan is the archivist at Saanich Archives. You can explore Saanich history online at saanicharchives.ca.

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Is your camera ready? The B.C. SPCA’s seventh annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest is now open for entries. The goal is to capture the best of British Columbia’s wildlife through the lens, whether the subjects are in your own backyard or in the vast natural wilderness of the province. All amateur photographers can enter the competition, which runs until Sept. 30, by submitting their most impressive digital images. “We are constantly amazed at the mindblowing photos we receive – they really showcase the astonishing diversity of animals we have throughout B.C., in both urban settings and isolated locations,” said B.C. SPCA chief scientific officer Sara Dubois. “From hummingbirds captured mid-flight in a garden ornament’s reflection to a momma grizzly bear and her cubs crossing a river, the images are stunning and really make it tough for judges to choose the winning photos.” The contest supports the B.C. SCPA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre

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This photo of a choir of baby barn swallows by Erika Hyde was one of the winners in a previous B.C. SPCA Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest. Amateur photographers have until Sept. 30 to get their entry in for this year’s contest. (Wild ARC) on southern Vancouver Island, where more than 2,500 orphaned and injured wild animals are cared for each year. Photos entered in

previous contests have been featured in the B.C. SPCA’s Animal Sense and Bark! magazines, as well as in B.C. SPCA educational materials, local

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each of two categories: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats. The competition is open to all amateur photographers aged 14 and up. All photos of wildlife entered must be taken within the province and submitted digitally. “Wildlife” includes freeliving birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects, but not exotic, feral or domestic animals, or wildlife in zoos or rehabilitation facilities. Learn more about this year’s contest and view past winners’ images at spca.bc.ca/wildlife-in-focus. “The contest encourages participants to explore green spaces, roadsides, mountain passes, beaches and backyards to find striking photo opportunities that represent the resiliency of local wildlife living at the interface with humans,” said Dubois. Photographers can even find inspiration online, with the live-streaming Wild ARC Critter Cam, which features wild patients in the facility 24/7, at spca.bc.ca/ crittercam. For more information, email contest@wildarc.com. editor@saanichnews.com

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Community Calendar Wednesday, July 8 Insectmania at Swan Hill Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary from noon to 3 p.m. They’re creepy, they’re crawly and they’re cool. Explore the fascinating world of insects and spiders. Hands-on exploration, live bugs, crafts and games. Admission by donation. The sanctuary is located at 3873 Swan Lake Rd. Volkssport Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Registration 8:45 a.m.; walk 9 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.

Thursday, July 9 Volkssport Thursday evening walk. Meet at Henderson Recreation Centre, 2201 Cedar Hill X Rd. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Kaye at 250-7213065. Tours bring Victoria’s Jewish history to life – Tour Congregation Emanu-el Synagogue Thursdays at 1 p.m. in July and August. Cost is $10 for adults; free for children under 12. Tour Jewish Victoria at a leisurely pace Thursdays from 2-3:30 p.m. in July and August. Cost is $15 for adults; $13 for students/seniors; $2 discount for taking both tours. For these tours meet at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard St., Victoria. The Goward House Society presents an art show and sale by Anne Millar, Paul Redchurch

and Carol Nuernberger until Aug. 26. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2495 Arbutus Rd., Victoria.

Friday, July 10 Italian Baroque on your doorstep – If a summer trip to Italy isn’t on your itinerary, what about a musical journey to 18th century Venice, with Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria? Peter Butterfield conducts two performances of this joyous work, at 5 and 7.30 p.m., at St. Mary the Virgin Church on Elgin Road in Oak Bay. Concerts in the Park. Naden Band. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 11 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St., Oak Bay. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Judy at 250-3858519. Concerts in the Park. Nick La Riviere Septet. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 12 Saanich Strawberry Festival promises fun and entertainment for all ages. The free festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beaver Lake Park, 730 Beaver Lake Rd. Volkssport 5/10 km walk and picnic following. Meet at Glenora Trails Head Park, 4295 Robertson Rd., Glenora. 9:30 a.m.; walk 10

a.m. Contact is Rick at 250-4787020. Concerts in the Park. B.C. Accordion Orchestra. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

Volkssport Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Gail at 250-477-4472. Music in the Park – featuring Rukus at Brydon Park from 6-8 p.m. Every Tuesday evening enjoy music, face painting and crafts for kids in a different local park. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments.

p.m. at Willows Beach. Pick up a new skill, see the races and chat with paddling groups and other marine-friendly organizations during the free event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summer Star Parties. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria. rasc.ca. Volkssport 5/10 km walk and potluck picnic following. Meet at Fort Rodd Hill, 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd., Victoria. 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Dave or Gail at 250-642-4515. Concerts in the Park. History of the Blues. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

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Spending caps recommended for local elections Tom Fletcher Black Press

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Jackie Tegart as it toured the province, said the limits are aimed to make running for local government “accessible and

affordable,” while recognizing the vast difference between political campaigns in large cities and those in small communities. The spending limits still have to be endorsed by the legislature, but the B.C. Liberal and NDP members of the committee endorsed them unanimously. They are part of a series of local election reforms that included extending terms to four years.

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BEACON COMMUNITY Services is looking for volunteers who have access to a car and who enjoy meeting people to assist with medical drives. Beacon Community Services, which promotes independence and helps people to help themselves, receives over 3200 requests for medical drives every year. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

ISLAND HEALTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S South Island Residential Sites is looking for three administrative assistant volunteers. This rewarding volunteer assignment is perfect for Health Information Sciences students looking to gain experience in seniors health care. Volunteers assist with data entry, filing, and general administrative tasks. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE 292 SENIORS Travel and Social Group is looking for a retired truck driver to drive our 5 spd manual bus on occasional tours. Honourariam. Call 778-352-2283 if interested

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Entry Level/Part Time Graphic Design Paginator Black Press Community Newspapers requires a Part Time Paginator for the ClassiďŹ ed Ad Department in our Victoria ofďŹ ce. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of InDesign, as well as a basic knowledge of PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat. This is an entry-level opportunity and while this is not a design position, basic building of print advertisments will be required. Skills required include a good working knowledge of either Mac or PC platform and a willingness to learn the other; the ability to focus; work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment; to think independently and be a good problem solver. Additionally, the ability to learn industry speciďŹ c software packages is a must. This position is 12 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, day shift with possibility for additional hours in the future.

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered & Licensed Practical Nurses for all shifts to support our Pediatric clients for home / school care in the Victoria area, to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation.

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Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client specific training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training as required. If you are an RN or LPN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.

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Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Send resume to: Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 or email lsmyth@blackpress.ca with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paginatorâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Deadline is July 17, 2015 Only those considered for an interview will get a response. www.blackpress.ca

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Victoria News The award-winning Victoria News has an immediate opening for an editor. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, edit stories, paginate the newspaper, assign stories, and write compelling narratives. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Canadian Press style is vital. If you have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism, you may be the candidate we are seeking. The Victoria News connects with local readers in Victoria and Esquimalt and is essential in telling the stories of people and activities in these two municipalities and community neighbourhoods. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumé by July 10, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca

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BISTRO SET, solid wood, painted white, new $90. (778)440-3334.

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Reporter Peninsula News Review The Peninsula News Review, a twice-weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a busy newsroom. You have a passion for and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required and successful candidates will have their own camera. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are assets. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by July 19, 2015 to: Jim Parker Publisher Peninsula News Review 103-9830 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 or e-mail: publisher@peninsulanewsreview.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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FAIRFIELD- close to the Cook St Village & schools. Lrg 3 bdrm suite, W/D. $1500. Call (250)384-4925.

WOODEN ROCKING chair, $75. Call (250)388-6950.

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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. 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

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

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SIDNEY PAINTERS- Interior & Exterior. Reliable, Friendly Service. Keith (778)351-4328.

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

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ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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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

ABBA Exteriors Inc. “Spring Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

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Call Craig or Mike 250-216-5865 .

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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 Renovations Specialist Carpenter&Sons. decks, fence doors, windows, painting, drywall, kitchen, bath, Senior Disc. Lic, Ins. 250-217-8131

LANDSCAPING JONATHAN’S LANDSCAPING Irrigation repair/install, hedge trimming, tree pruning, lawn maint. 250-889-2113. cariboo895@hotmail.com

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!

PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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

THE PROFESSIONAL WAY. Driveways, walkways, decks, & more. No mess, friendly service. Keith (778)351-4328.

PAINTING

STUCCO/SIDING

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

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

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

TREE SERVICES

HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607. ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors.

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

WINDOW CLEANING

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

COME CLEAN WINDOWS. “Shining for You”. Fully insured. Free est. 250-881-6385 www.ComeCleanWindows.com

RED SEAL House Painter & Crew. 15% Senior’s Discount. gloverpainting.ca@gmail.com 250-882-0024.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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396

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MEAT

Chicken Thighs

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566

Farmer or Italian

per lb 12.48 kg

per lb 11.59 kg

Boneless Wild Sockeye Pork Butts Salmon Fillets

416

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630 g Asst.

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675 g

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246

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356

Teas

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off at the till

PIXIE CHICKS

30 g

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off

200-350 g

at the till

HONEY BUN

California Rolls

496

each

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1.65 L

500

250-400 g

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76 170 ml

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340 g

Classics Ice Cream

4 L Asst.

Soft Tortilla Bowl

per 100 g

ARBUTUS RIDGE

126

at the till

Spices

HEINZ

CERTO

D'ITALIANO

All Var. Asst. LOCAL

per 100 g

BAKERY

LOCAL

Frozen Yogurt

Pickling or White

ESH!

400-454 g

KULTURE

Asst.

Breaded & Seasoned Chicken Fingers

GROCERIES

LOCAL

25%off

624 g Asst.

4 Flav.

per lb 8.51 kg

Chicken Sausages

Lean Ground Beef

276

Granola

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Quinoa & Grilled BISTRO Baguette Vegetables

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156

L COBBL HIL

KOZY SHACK

500 g Asst.

SHD! FRE ADDE

Chicken Drumsticks

Bunch Carrots ¢

DAIRY TREE ISLAND

1.46 kg

Smoked Beef Brisket

B.C.

BC N GROW

Cream Top Yogurt

500 g

each

Organic 1 lb Kiwi Fruit 86 each

ISLAND

Early Potatoes ¢ per lb

NEW ZEALAND

each

LOCAL

ISLAND FARMS

286

per lb 4.10 kg

Asst.

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AND WE’RE CELEBRATING WITH

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*Coupon will print for a future order **1%, 2%, 3.25%, skim white milk only, excludes organic & lactose

BIG

1kg BAG

Armstrong

Canadian AAA

Top Sirloin Grilling Steak

4L JUG

WITH $100 FAMILY ORDER

Washington Grown

for

FREE MILK *

17.12 per kg

Per

Lactantia

Salted Butter 454gr

Shredded Parmesan Cheese 1kg bag

B.C. Grown

Red Haven Peaches 3.28 per kg

49 Per

Blu Dot

Green Tea

LICABL PP

EES EF

PLUS A

473ml

for

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Meat

Sunrise Farms

Bone In Chicken Breasts

Sunrise Farms

Whole Roasting Chicken

8.79 per kg

6.59 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Per

Grain Fed Free Run

Boneless Center Cut or Rib End Pork Loin Roast

Canadian

Beef Simmering Short Ribs 13.20 per kg

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Locally Raised BC Poultry No Animal By Products Used Antibiotic Free Grain Fed

Per

SAVE AT LEAST

50% EVERYDAY

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Dairyland

Cottage Cheese 500gr

2$ for

Olivieri

NOW OPEN

Royal D

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1kg

OFF

Comox • Powell River • Qualicum Foods • Courtenay

Sunrise Traditional

Per

30%

UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN:

Grain Fed Free Run

22.02 per kg

Per

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Per

Fresh

New Zealand Lamb Loin Chops

8.79 per kg

NEWS

Blue Water Seafoods

Grill

179gr

Olivieri

Filled Pasta

Gnocchi

300-350gr

399

350gr

Blue Water Seafoods

Manitoba Harvest

Hemp Hearts

227gr

Olivieri

Prana 300gr

300-360gr

for

Kraft

Olivieri

250gr

160gr or 300ml

599

499 Blue Water Seafoods

Pasta Sauce

Parmesan Cheese

Nested Pasta or Lasagna Sheets

Chia Seeds

Fillets

450-519gr

Fillets

580-680gr

299

999

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Meat

Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops

Canadian AAA

8.80 per kg

Outside Round Oven Roast

13.20 per kg

99 Per

Harvest

Mitchell’s

Wieners

Freybe

Premium Bacon

450gr

Freybe

Sausage

375gr

Per

Bavarian Smokies Sausage or European Wieners

Selected, 375gr

500-600gr

Happy Friday D E A L

Purchase any 650-750ml

Astro Yogourt

FREE and receive a second one

works out to

$ 00 each

Offer in effect July 6-12, 2015

Yoplait

Yop Drinkable Yogurt 200ml

MORNINGS ARE BETTER WITH QUALITY FOODS

Happy Water

Naturally Alkaline Lithia Water 1lt

Happy Planet

General Mills

325ml

PLUS A

Selected, 390-500gr

for

Yoplait

LICABL PP

EES EF

Fruit Smoothie

Cheerios Cereal

4$ for

650gr

for

16x100gr

for

Liquid Water Enhancer 52ml

for

Kraft

Tassimo

Good Host

500ml

1kg

Selected, 108-472gr

Original, 2.35kg

Peanut Butter

Coffee

Kraft

Jam

Source Yogurt

LICABL PP

EES EF

2$ Yoplait

PLUS A

Nestle or Nestea

Source Yogurt

Iced Tea Mix

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect July 06 - 12, 2015

Black Diamond

256-350gr

250gr

Hellmann’s

Black Diamond

591ml

350ml

All Natural Dressing 350ml

415ml

PLUS A

WIN

Arnott’s

for

LICABL PP

for

PEDEGO

Planters

Dry Roasted Peanuts 600gr

225gr

175-200gr

LICABL PP

Cashews

Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits

500ml

ELECTRIC BIKES

Newman’s Own

Medium Salsa

Most Wanted BBQ Sauce

Coke

EES EF

Newman’s Own

for

LICABL PP

EES EF

12x355ml

LICABL PP

24x355ml

with

Cool Iced Tea

450gr

for

Nestea

Vitamin Water

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

340gr

1.42lt

Glaceau

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

Real Mayonnaise

Rainbow Pack Pop

This summer, share a

PLUS A

5$ for

2$ for

Crush

100’s

EES EF

for

Freeze Pops

140-200gr

Selected, 400-450gr

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Ritz

PLUS A

Cream Cheese

Cheese

Christie

Biscuits

PLUS A

Peek Freans

Lactantia

Snack Better

SunRype

Sahale Snacks Blend

SunRype

Beverage

113-142gr

100% Pure Apple Juice Unsweetened, 1.89lt

1.36lt

Use your Q-Card when you purchase any Reed’s Ginger Brew or Virgil’s Micro Brewed Soda and you are automatically entered to WIN 1 of 2 Pedego Interceptor or Trail Tracker electric bikes. Valued at approx. $4000 each.

Wild Sockeye Salmon

213gr

113-170gr

Del Monte

Real Fruit Frozen Bars

for

Nestle

Nestle or Christie

Drumstick

Frozen Dessert Bars or Sandwiches

Assorted Sizes

12x50ml

4$ for

for

Green Giant

Tre Stelle

Feta Cheese

2$ for

Swiss Knight

Green Giant

Valley Selections Vegetables

400gr

Process Cheese

Frozen Vegetables

170gr

750gr

300-500gr

2$ for

499

Nestle

454gr

12x355ml

PLUS A

4x107-112.5ml

473ml

1lt

for

Sweet Baby Ray’s

Pam

No-Stick Cooking Spray

425ml

1lt

299

Barbecue Sauce

Tomato Ketchup

2$ for

E.D. Smith

Pickles

Dealcoholized Beer

Dairyland

Milk 2 Go

499 Vlasic

LICABL PP

for

Fruit Bowls

Assorted Sizes

O’Doul’s

LICABL PP

272-552gr

Blue Diamond

Almonds

for

Del Monte

Nature Valley, General Mills, or Betty Crocker

Value Size Bars or Snacks

Skinny Cow Frozen Novelties

499

EES EF

Assorted Sizes

499

LICABL PP

PLUS A

Selected, 170gr

PLUS A

Crab Meat or Wild Cocktail Shrimp

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water

4x355ml

EES EF

Ocean’s

for

Ginger Brew

142gr

Reed’s

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

4x355ml

EES EF

2$ for

Pioneer Chips

Micro Brewed

PLUS A

Virgil’s

141-170gr

2$ for

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NEWS

Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect July 06 - 12, 2015

Black Diamond

256-350gr

250gr

Hellmann’s

Black Diamond

591ml

350ml

All Natural Dressing 350ml

415ml

PLUS A

WIN

Arnott’s

for

LICABL PP

for

PEDEGO

Planters

Dry Roasted Peanuts 600gr

225gr

175-200gr

LICABL PP

Cashews

Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits

500ml

ELECTRIC BIKES

Newman’s Own

Medium Salsa

Most Wanted BBQ Sauce

Coke

EES EF

Newman’s Own

for

LICABL PP

EES EF

12x355ml

LICABL PP

24x355ml

with

Cool Iced Tea

450gr

for

Nestea

Vitamin Water

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

340gr

1.42lt

Glaceau

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

Real Mayonnaise

Rainbow Pack Pop

This summer, share a

PLUS A

5$ for

2$ for

Crush

100’s

EES EF

for

Freeze Pops

140-200gr

Selected, 400-450gr

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Ritz

PLUS A

Cream Cheese

Cheese

Christie

Biscuits

PLUS A

Peek Freans

Lactantia

Snack Better

SunRype

Sahale Snacks Blend

SunRype

Beverage

113-142gr

100% Pure Apple Juice Unsweetened, 1.89lt

1.36lt

Wild Sockeye Salmon

213gr

113-170gr

Del Monte

Real Fruit Frozen Bars

for

Nestle

Nestle or Christie

Drumstick

Frozen Dessert Bars or Sandwiches

Assorted Sizes

12x50ml

4$ for

for

Green Giant

Tre Stelle

Feta Cheese

2$ for

Swiss Knight

Green Giant

Valley Selections Vegetables

400gr

Process Cheese

Frozen Vegetables

170gr

750gr

300-500gr

2$ for

499

Nestle

454gr

12x355ml

PLUS A

4x107-112.5ml

473ml

1lt

for

Sweet Baby Ray’s

Pam

No-Stick Cooking Spray

425ml

1lt

299

Barbecue Sauce

Tomato Ketchup

2$ for

E.D. Smith

Pickles

Dealcoholized Beer

Dairyland

Milk 2 Go

499 Vlasic

LICABL PP

for

Fruit Bowls

Assorted Sizes

O’Doul’s

LICABL PP

272-552gr

Blue Diamond

Almonds

for

Del Monte

Nature Valley, General Mills, or Betty Crocker

Value Size Bars or Snacks

Skinny Cow Frozen Novelties

499

EES EF

Assorted Sizes

499

LICABL PP

PLUS A

Selected, 170gr

PLUS A

Crab Meat or Wild Cocktail Shrimp

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Ocean’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water

4x355ml

EES EF

Ocean’s

for

Ginger Brew

142gr

Reed’s

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

4x355ml

EES EF

2$ for

Pioneer Chips

Micro Brewed

PLUS A

Virgil’s

141-170gr

2$ for

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Deli & Cheese

Schneiders

Large

Harvest Tyme or Fat Free Turkey Breast

Maple Ham

99 100 gr

Sushi

Per

100 gr

Arbutus Ridge

10 Piece California & Dynamite Roll

Deli Salad • • • • •

Broccoli & Grape Andean Quinoa Creamy Coleslaw Macaroni Potato & Egg

Per

Dutch

Homous, Spinach or Tzatziki Dip

Mild Gouda Cheese

1 95 45

per 100 gr

Dinner for Four

16 Piece Maki Platter

NEWS

Alexis De Portneuf

Belle Creme Triple Cream Brie Cheese

Spring Roll

Available at select stores only. Available at select stores only.

per 100 gr

Seafood • Quality Foods

Little Cedar Falls

Steelhead Fillets

Fresh

Skinless Halibut Fillets FROM

Per

NANAIMO

100 gr

Fresh

Grey Cod Fillets

99 Per

100 gr

49 Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

Walnut Halves & Pieces

per 100 gr

Fresh

Hand Peeled Shrimp

California

LOCAL

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans 600gr

Per

100 gr

Organically Yours

Quality Fresh

Organic Roasted & Salted Cashews

Sweet Treats Chocolate Almonds

200gr

60% Dark, 300gr

299

499

699

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Bakery

Butter Crust Bread

English Bay

12 Pack Cookies

8” Lemon Meringue Pie

2$ for

for

Mini Apple or Cherry Strudel

Raspberry Swirl Muffins

Wonder

Bread 570gr

6 pack

for

Chocolate Eclairs

Double Layer

Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

Lemon Truffle Cake

6 pack

Dempster’s

Signature Bread 600gr

12 pack

for

2$ for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Real Food

68gr

125-150gr

Energy Bar

Bottle Green

Corn Thins

2$ for

6x237ml

LICABL PP

La Tourangelle

Kettle Brand

Jordans

113gr

450-500gr

Baked Potato Chips

Meal Replacement

750ml

EES EF

Boost

Sparkling Beverage

PLUS A

Cliff Bar

Grapeseed Oil or Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Cereal

414-750ml

for

Scotties

White Swan

SpongeTowels

Multi Facial Tissue

Napkins

3$ for

Purex

Paper Towels

6x94-140’s

100’s

Household

Jumbo Bathroom Tissue

6’s

30’s

599

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IT’S QF WESTSHORE’S Washington Grown

Whole Seedless Watermelon

49 1.08 per kg

¢ Per

B.C. Grown “Hot House”

Mixed Coloured Peppers 2lb bag

6 ¢ 99

B.C. Grown “Hot House”

Little Sweetoms Grape Tomatoes

New Zealand Grown

for

B.C. Grown

Green Beans or Yellow Wax Beans 4.39 per kg

California Grown

Sweet Italian Red or White Onions 2.18 per kg

Per

Royal Gala Apples 3.28 per kg

49 Per

Per

Natural Organics

6”

Crazy Daisy Bouquet

JUMBO

Phaelanopsis

California Grown

Organic Bunched Broccolettes

2$ for

California Grown

Organic Cantaloupe

2.18 per kg

¢ per

California Grown

Organic Romaine Hearts

3’s

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