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Tuesday was somewhat disappointing for Tom Ferris. As the owner of Ferris’ Oyster Bar, telling his customers he isn’t serving raw west coast oysters until further notice wasn’t easy, but it’s something that had to be done due to ongoing concerns about food poisoning. “Of course we’re disappointed, but this is a health issue,” said Ferris, adding so far his customers don’t seem shocked about the temporary halt on serving raw oysters. “It doesn’t matter what the season is, you’re taking your chances, but there has been too many cases now. We’re just taking proactive measures.” Earlier this week, the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority asked restaurants in the region to temporarily cook oysters harvested in B.C. before serving. Officials also said only oysters harvested outside of the province can be served. The ban comes in response to 31 people that became sick from eating raw B.C. oysters this summer, but officials suspect there are likely more cases that haven’t been reported. On Vancouver Island, there have been 15 cases during the summer months. No stats were available specifically for Victoria. Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a naturally occurring bacterium

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Genealogical Society traces family tree Kendra Wong Victoria News

When Monica Sheridan started looking into her family’s history, she never thought she would end up being related to a homicide victim in Portland, Oregon. The Victoria resident began looking into her family tree seven years ago after her father passed away. She was responsible for closing his estate and came across an old trailer full of family documents, papers and photographs. Her father was adopted when he was six years old and rarely spoke about his birth mother. But it was one picture in particular that fascinated Sheridan from the beginning. “It’s a beautiful picture from the 1920s. She was a beautiful woman. She’s sitting on a set of stairs with this far away look in her eyes,” said Sheridan, vice president of the Victoria Genealogical Society. “I’d never really thought of [my dad’s] birth parents . . . As soon as I looked into her eyes, I knew I had to know as much about her as I could learn.” The woman turned out to be her biological grandmother Ethel Anderson. Sheridan began looking into Anderson’s high school and college records, old newspaper articles and medical records and found out she was born in West Virginia in roughly 1903. She met her first husband in teacher’s college and had her first son in Ohio. Shortly after, they moved to California, where Anderson separated and had

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Monica Sheridan shows off a picture of her grandmother Ethel Anderson outside her Victoria home Wednesday. Sheridan discovered than Anderson was a murder victim in Portland in 1947. another child, Sheridan’s father James. After James was born, her life went “downhill.” She became an alcoholic and one of James’ teachers adopted him when he was six years

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Esquimalt Lantern Festival returns After a brief hiatus, Esquimalt residents can welcome back the Lantern Festival this Saturday at Captain Jacobson Park, located at 503 Head Street. Bring your own lantern and join in the light procession that winds along the West Bay Walkway to Barnard Park, then returns to Captain Jacobson Park. The free family-oriented event also includes kids activities, belly and fire dancers and live music on Aug. 22 from 5 to 10 p.m.

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The condition of sanitary sewer pipes running beneath the homes of Esquimalt residents isn’t something that’s typically on a homeowner’s mind. But the township will soon be examining the condition of those pipes on private property toww gain a better understanding of how to manage the inflow and infiltration of water so less money is flushed down the toilet in the future. According to Jeff Miller, director of engineer and public works for Esquimalt, the township’s sanitary sewer collection system is composed of three main parts that are owned and maintained by the municipality, the CRD and homeowners (which own the

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Island, along with cooked oysters. In the mean time, all he can do is wait until the temperatures cool and things get back to normal. “Vibrio has been with us for quite some time and so has red tide. In one form or another, we always have to deal with something when the weather is warm and this has been a particularly warm summer,” he said. “Just pick a month that ends with an r and it’ll be fine.” editor@vicnews.com

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Standing on Mason Street, from left, Charles Joerin, Lynn Martin, Julia Ford and Tristan Trotter have all signed a petition that outlines ongoing concerns with a redevelopment project for the street. Joerin, Ford and Trotter are all residents while Martin is a frequent visitor to the local shops. The corner at the rear left will be redeveloped into a commercial/housing complex.

More than 600 signatures have been collected from residents of the North Park neighbourhood as part of a petition against a proposed development for the St. Andrew’s School site. Vancouver developer BlueSky Properties eyed up the site for a $70-million mixeduse development when the school shut its doors in 2013. Bordered by Pandora Avenue, Mason and Vancouver streets, the development calls for a six-storey building with 210 rental units in two buildings and a large ground-floor commercial space that could include an urban grocer, bank and smaller retail stores. The development, however, hasn’t sat well with area residents since the get go. When Charles Joerin with the North Park Neighbourhood Association first heard about the project his

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heart sank to his toes. According to Joerin, who’s lived in the community for 20 years, the shopping would bring more traffic into the neighbourhood, creating congestion, and the tower would overshadow the neighbouring Mason Street Farm – a significant provider of food for local restaurants. He also wasn’t happy with the lack of green space and the way the developer approached the community. “The developer came in and told us this is the way it’s going to be. There wasn’t any dialogue,” said Joerin, who felt a bit better once he heard the developer was making some adjustments to the project. In order to address the community’s

concerns, the developer has since made a few changes, such as reducing the height of one of the buildings from six to four stories along Mason Street and addressing traffic concerns. Last year, Victoria council advanced the application subject to a number of conditions, which the developer says have since been addressed in the revised plans. Despite some community input during the last two years, Joerin said it’s not enough to make all the residents happy. “I began to see it was more like re-arranging the deck of chairs on the Titanic. They haven’t really solved the massing issue and traffic,” he said, adding a new grocery store could suck the life out of businesses already

in the area. “I feel it’s kind of a big ugly bully moving into town and flexing their muscles.” The signatures collected for the petition will be presented to city council next Thursday during a public hearing on the matter. Recognizing the site needs to be developed, Joerin said the neighbourhood doesn’t want to stand still and remain living in the past. He just hopes that whatever development is approved will be for the good of the community. “I’d like to see something that makes a good transition from the downtown core into a nice quiet residential neighbourhood,” he said. “This does not achieve that.” editor@victnews.com

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What’s underneath your home? Purchasing a new home is an exciting time. It’s a feeling of accomplishment, freedom from landlords or parents, and a tremendous sense of pride knowing you have your own property to do whatever you want with – like painting the walls bright pink or yellow. But one thing that is often overlooked when purchasing a property is what lies beneath the ground. Many homeowners are unaware that they are responsible for certain pipes leading to their home for water and sewage. That means if those pipes need to be repaired, you’re likely on the hook to pick up the tab. Residents of Esquimalt will soon get to know their pipes well as the township begins the tedious task of examining all the sewer lines leading to private property. It’s all in an effort to gain a better understanding of how to manage the inflow and infiltration of water before the arrival of a waste water treatment plant. Since 2005, the township has been very active in managing inflow and infiltration. (Inflow is rainwater that enters the sewer through cross connections such as catch basins and roof drains. Infiltration is water that enters the sewer through cracks and leaky joints.) Pump stations have been upgraded, catch basins were disconnected and manholes have been separated, decreasing sanitary flow by 15 per cent. The smaller amount of flows to the waste water treatment plant means more money saved by the township. A lot of the water from inflow and infiltration doesn’t need to be treated anyway. But now officials with the township have the task of focusing on the privately-owned portion of the sanitary collection system, which will no doubt be a hefty task. There will likely be several pipes that will need to be repaired, and the cost could be a tough bill to swallow. Who picks up the tab is something council will have the difficult task of determining. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a selfregulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Federal politicians pitch to parents of $90,0000 and two children would Parents are spending the money and receive $490 a month tax free, compared feeling the love like never before from to the Conservative program of $275 a parties contesting the Oct. 19 federal month after taxes. election. The Liberals calculate that a single Prime Minister Stephen Harper parent with $30,000 income and one expanded his favoured approach child would receive $533 a month, up of direct payments, increasing from $440 under Conservative the Conservative child benefit and tax rules. government’s child NDP leader Thomas Mulcair care benefit plan that has offered to retain the has been compared Conservative payments and to the former Family expand Quebec’s subsidized Allowance. daycare program across the The increase was country, with a maximum set up to produce payment of $15 a day and a bonus cheques to long-term goal of creating one eligible parents in July, million new spaces across the retroactive to the start country. of the year. Payments Mulcair has said the Quebec went up from $100 to Tom Fletcher program allowed 70,000 mothers $160 a month for each B.C. Views to return to the workforce, and child under six, with the NDP program would be a new $60 payment available to private daycare operators for those aged seven to 17, payable to families regardless of income or method as long as they are independent and not “big box” operations. of child care. Green Party leader Elizabeth May is Liberal leader Justin Trudeau also offering a universal federally-funded responded by promising a modified child care program, including support version that would phase out the for workplace daycare through a direct benefit for high-income families and tax credit to employers of $1,500 a year. increase payments for the rest. The Green Party also wants Building into its calculations a proposed income tax cut for middle and to appoint a national children’s commissioner to advise government on low-income people, the party estimates policy. a two-parent family with an income

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guardian angel. He breaks down whenever he hears Cynthia’s name.” Brown is now recovering at home, but still doesn’t remember the accident. Maggie hopes to nominate Reid for a medal of bravery. But Reid was quick to note, she was just in the right place at the right time. “Nursing becomes part of you, wherever you go, even though you don’t want to hear is there any medical personnel on board?” she said. “This one just went well. Timing is everything. He’s here and he will ride again, but I’d never been so glad to see someone dressed properly.” kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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BacktoSchool Making the Grade!

Back to school means back to the PAC Jacob Zinn Black Press

Do you have a child in elementary, middle or high school? If so, you’re a member of the school’s PAC, whether you know it or not. “Often times, you’ll hear parents go, ‘Oh, I’m not on PAC,’” said Audrey Smith, president of the Victoria Confederation of PACs. “Well, they are, they just don’t engage at PAC meetings.” Having a child in the local school system is the only requirement to join a PAC, short for Parent Advisory Council. Every school has a PAC, which works to connect parents with teachers, the board of education and other groups that have a stake in the local school system. “The PAC is an advisory group to the rest of the education partners at the school, advising them on all things to do with our children: Educational, social, structural,” said Smith. “Parents advocate for the best things for their kids at the school level.” Smith said the issues that PACs can discuss are limitless, including such matters as class composition, nutrition, lunch times, after school sports and school clubs. Everything is on the table and PACs allow parents to influence how their children experience different things at their schools. “The opinions of parents are full spectrum on anything you can think of educationally,” she said. “Individual parents will have their ideas, different groups of parents will have their opinions and philosophies. All of that comes together at the PAC, and then the parents will debate and discuss and perhaps survey their school community to determine how they will proceed.

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Audrey Smith, president of the Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils, is gearing up for the new school year and encouraging parents to be active with their schools’ PAC. “If there are parents who have an expertise in something, they’ll usually come through the PAC and get other like minded parents aware of what’s happening and they can get behind it.” When a PAC wants to make a change to their school, that’s where the VCPAC comes in. The VCPAC – the district PAC for Greater Victoria – represents local PACs at the district level and primarily advises the school board on “any matter relating to education in the school district.” “We’re not a political group, although we do interact with political groups like the board of education,” said

Smith, adding that the group is made up of nine executive members who are elected annually. She noted that school PACs can go straight to the district themselves if they’d like, referencing one school that successfully lobbied for a temporary change of learning environment while construction took place at the school. “One school was having asbestos issues when they were having seismic upgrades and they didn’t like the way it was done at that time, so they came up with a petition to get the government to make a ruling across the province that when construction or seismic upgrades are being done that the kids not be present,” she said. “That came out of parents being active and vocal about how they wanted things done for their kids.” Smith said the role of PACs isn’t just beneficial for parents, noting the schools appreciate the input from parents and the ability to gauge them on different issues. “The more parents that know what’s happening at the school, the more students participate,” she said. “It’s the PAC’s job to get the parents engaged to know what’s going on at the school.” With the start of the next school year just around the corner, Smith said many schools have open houses prior to the first day of school, which can be a great opportunity to communicate with the school’s PAC if the group is present. “Parents are the experts for their kids,” said Smith, “[and] being involved and staying involved is really important for the success of their kids.” For more information about VCPAC or your school’s PAC, visit vcpac.ca. editor@vicnews.com

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Eating right starts at home Jacob Zinn Black Press

Getting kids to make healthy choices can be challenging, especially during the school year when kids may eat around the healthiest part of their of their brown bag lunches. So how can you keep your kid from leaving the apple you packed on the teacher’s desk? It all starts at home, says Justine Wardle, a community nutritionist. “Parents encounter a variety of challenges – sometimes with younger children, there are issues around introducing new foods and difficulty getting them to try new foods,” said Wardle. “In a school environment, I’d say it’s challenges around packing lunches, packing healthy foods that parents know their kids will eat.” As a community nutritionist, Wardle works primarily with women, children and families on a range of health issues, including proper diet for kids and promoting healthy eating.

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While many schools run their own healthy food programs, parents still rely on the help of nutritionists to ensure they pack a balanced meal for their kids. Wardle said getting kids to eat healthy foods is a process, and it’s important not to force kids to eat foods they don’t want to. In her experience, doing so has an adverse effect on developing healthy habits. “When parents pressure their child, they tend to be resistive, whereas when food’s offered in a neutral environment, children more naturally want to try it,” she said, noting repetition is often the key to healthy eating. “If parents offer healthy choices in the home and regular meals at set times, and they sit down with their child and role model, kids will decide if they want to eat the healthy option. Sometimes it will take 20 to 30 times of exposure to a new food before a child will eat it, but with repeated exposure, the child will eventually want to try it.” Wardle recommends offering familiar dishes along with one

new food at a time, so as not to overwhelm children with unfamiliar foods. Getting kids involved in preparing lunches is beneficial to opening them up to new foods. “Any time you involve your child in preparing foods at home or grocery shopping, you’re more likely to get their interest,” she said. “When kids help prepare their lunches, they’re more likely to eat them.” Make sure three of the four food groups are covered in your child’s lunch, keep warm or cold foods in an insulated lunchbox and include healthy beverages. Ultimately, the biggest factor in getting kids to eat healthy is seeing what their parents eat. “It goes back to being a good role model for healthy eating. Parents who sit down with their children and enjoy even just one meal a day, that can set a really good example,” she said. For more information about eating healthy, see Canada’s Food Guide at hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/ food-guide-aliment/index-eng. php.

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Both contributed funds and grants/bonds can be invested in stocks, bonds, GICs, mutual funds and other professionally managed investments, depending on the type of institution you open the plan with; you’re not simply placing funds into a “savings” account. “The growth on the contributed funds compounds on a tax-deferred basis and can often be withdrawn with very little tax during the lean income years that many students experience during school,” Stephen notes. “Tax-deferred growth and a potentially low

student tax rates means more funds for books, tuition, and living expenses.” Plans can be contributed to for up to 31 years and can remain open for up to 36 years, which also makes RESPs a great vehicle for mature students as well as those looking to attend post-secondary directly out of high school, he says. Even better, with the exception of family plans, “anyone can contribute to a plan for the benefit of a future student. This can include parents, grandparents, or anyone else involved in the success of the child.” Plans aren’t only for students

destined for university, he points out, noting that “Qualifying Educational Programs” are flexible and can include programs as little as three weeks long. Contributions that are not ultimately used by a child can be withdrawn by the original subscriber with some conditions. The bottom line? “Don’t wait!” Stephen advises. “Start a monthly contribution plan with whatever you can afford and increase it later as cash flow permits. Most institutions will allow you to contribute as little as $25 per month.” editor@vicnews.com

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MEDICAL/DENTAL â&#x20AC;˘Licensed Practical Nurses â&#x20AC;˘Registered Nurses â&#x20AC;˘Community Respite Worker Required for Bayshore Home Health for all shifts to support young adult clients who are living independently in the community. Clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have complex care needs. Enhanced education / training will be provided to support these young adults. Casual and Full-time hours available. Employee BeneďŹ t Package available. Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or e-mail Pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

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HALALT FIRST Nation Director of Operations. The Director of Operations position is a fulltime position. This position contributes to the efficient dayto-day operations of Halalt First Nation and is responsible for providing support to and accountable to the Chief and Council. The following is a list of the primary duties associated with the position: - Implementation of Chief and Council strategic plans; - Provide Administrative Leadership to Halalt Administration; - Oversees, plans and implements policies and procedures for all areas of Halalt operations; - Oversees and provides direction and support to administrative staff, contractors and consultants; Ensures Halalt budgets are executed and managed as directed by the Halalt Chief and Council within appropriate accounting principles; - Actively seeks funds for operations, projects and programs outside AANDC funding programs; Provides input into short-term and long-range planning and develops and implements budgets accordingly; - Organizes and completes internal and external communications; - Represents Halalt Administrative interests on various boards/ committees for associated organizations. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Indigenous Governance, or Public Administration and/or at least five years Senior Management experience working in First Nation organizations/governments;- Strong track record for proposal writing and acquiring funds; - Strong oral and written communication skills is a necessity; - Proven record of financial management skills and experience with financial reporting; - Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others; - Ability to motivate, inspire and lead a small but focused team; - Must be able to maintain strict rules of confidentiality and be loyal to the office of Halalt First Nation. WORKING CONDITIONS Halalt First Nation is a small community located in Chemainus B.C. area. The Director of Operations usual work arrangement is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, but it is a requirement to attend evening Chief and Council meetings and occasional weekend community meetings. Salary will commensurate with experience. Resumes will be accepted until August 27, 2015 at 4:00pm. We appreciate all interested applicants, however only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. In accordance with Section 16 (1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, persons of aboriginal descent may be accorded preferential treatment. All resumes are to be addressed to the attention of: Halalt First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief and Council Email: receptionist@halalt.org or mail your resume to: 7973 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5

TINSMITH / SHEET Metal Worker, Pope & Sons Refrigeration Ltd. 1139 Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gull Road, Parksville. Journeyman preferred. 3rd or 4th year apprentice may be considered. Permanent, full-time. Require: Journeyman ticket, Previous related Heat pump and HRV experience, B Gas Ticket an asset, Valid drivers license, Please apply by fax: 250-248-5467, by e-mail: info@popeandsons.com In Person: 1139 Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gull Road, Parksville.

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

FURNITURE COUCH WITH matching chair, bought at Standard Furniture $200. 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Teak Dining table with 20â&#x20AC;? extension & 4 upholstered chairs, $175. (250)479-3502.

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Contents of 2 containers from home in Pender Harbour being sold on site. Aug 22 & 23. (106pm) At Big Steel Box Storage @ 2110 Henry Ave W., Sidney, BC. Must go in 2 days!

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METCHOSIN: 1 bdrm cottage. $900/mo includes cable, W/D. Utils not incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. NS/NP. Avail. Sept. 1. Call (250)478-8438.

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2008 HONDA Motorcycle, 919 (red). Only 22,000 km. Just serviced. No drops. $4,900. Call (250)361-0052.

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PARKING SPACE near Lansdowne Camosun College. 3 min. walk to campus. Only $75/mo. Save $55/mo (more with reduced rate for two vehicles). Chris, 250-595-0370.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SCOOTER; ELECTRIC, good cond., gently used, grey colour. $800. Call (778)433-1934

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

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$345,000 Rental income 4-plex email: 4197kendall@gmail.com Tel 1(250)724-5357 Cell 1(250)730-9216 internet search: 4197 Kendall VIEWING Sunday, Aug 30th, 1-4 pm

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FAIRFIELD ROOM- Available Sept. 1. Walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. 250-382-6681.

REAL ESTATE BEST OLD BROADS ON THE PENINSULA- 9690 1ST ST. Cedar chest, sm dog crate, confection toaster oven, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, golf cart, printer jewelry and more! Sat, Aug 22, 8-2pm. NO early birds.

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GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished. W/D, D/W, A/C. Big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

CORDOVA BAY- 5199 Rambler Rd, Sat, Aug 22, 9-4pm. Comics, arts & crafts, tools, books, bikes household, screen door etc...

SUITES, LOWER DEEP COVE: lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cats ok, N/S. $850+. 250-656-1312

LANGFORD: 2606 Ernhil Dr., Aug. 22 & 23, 9am-3pm. Garden & household items, rug 12x12, tall glass table/stools...

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. â&#x153;ąWhen you buy with me, I give you $1000 to $9000 cash! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

MASSIVE MOVING SALE! 10217 SURFSIDE PLACE SIDNEY BY THE SEA Great junque & treasures: Furniture, housewares, dĂŠcor, garden stuff, tools, collectibles. Fri. 1-5; Sat & Sun, 9-4 August 21, 22 & 23. OAK BAY: Corner of Plumer and Byng St. Sat., Aug. 22, 10-2pm. Packrats garage sale; several free items.

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SUITES, UPPER L A N G F O R D / H A Z E LWO O D AREA: Newer 1 bdrm upper, private entrance, insuite W/D, close to all amens. $950 incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wifi and hydro, N/S. Avail. Aug. 1st. (250)216-8813

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

FREE REMOVAL of all vehicles, cash paid for some. Any condition. Call (250)889-5383

Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

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250-686-3933 SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 MERCEDES E320 Sedan- outstanding cond, 1 owner, Victoria driven, 183,000 km, complete history, garaged, loaded. $4,900. 250-592-9575.

SELL YOUR CAR FAST! Call 250.388.3535

2013 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keystone Cougar 293SAB Fifth Wheel. Immaculate, only used 4 weeks. 5 year warranty available. 3 slide outs, rear room with bunks, 2nd bathroom, aluminum frame, bike rack, electric awning. Lots of extras negotiable. $35,500. 250-882-6707.

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DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

FURNITURE REFINISHING U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

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$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. GARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. HAUL A WAY Junk & garbage removal. Clean & green. Free quotes. Sr disc. 778-350-5050 JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Victoria News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Homefinder is available to househunters and real estate agents with unique stories. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call Don Denton at 250-480-3264 or email editor@ vicnews.com to share your ideas. Do you have a house-hunting story or building experience you’d like to share with us? Email: editor@ vicnews.com To advertise in HomeFinder, call Oliver Sommer at Email: osommer@ blackpress.ca

MONTH TO DATE, AUG. 17/15

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Room for growth in Uptown neighbourhood Two bedroom suites are all that remain from second phase of Uptown Place Travis Paterson Black Press

The last 11 suites of Uptown Place’s phase two are all that remains for one of the most central developments in Greater Victoria. Technically, the Uptown shopping centre and surrounding area fall in the Mount View and Colquitz neighbourhoods but time changes everything, and the name Uptown seems here to stick. “We’re finding people consider this region the Uptown region, and the centrality of Uptown Place is so much that I would personally prefer to call this spot Central City,” said Tri Eagle marketing development co-ordinator Oliver Tennant. “The reason is, we have buyers who have come specifically to this area for its equidistant commutes from all parts of Greater Victoria” Phase two of the two-building development is set for a mid to late August move-in date with 27 of the 38 suites sold. All that’s left are two bedroom, two bathroom suites ranging from $370,000 to $440,000, depending on size and layout. The expansive, underground bike storage of the first building is already full, showcasing the building’s immediate access to the Lochside and Galloping Goose trails. Uptown Place is a joint development between the Jawl brothers, Mike and Dave, and the Lee family that runs Tri Eagle. The initial concern for nearly all potential buyers at Uptown Place is the noise pollution, as the pair of four-storey buildings stand over the Patricia Bay Highway (Highway

Sam King Photography

Two bedroom, two bathroom suites are all that remain on the market at Uptown Place, ranging in price from $370,000 to $440,000. 17). But a site visit does a lot to ease concerns over noise. Yes, the eastside of the building overlooks the Pat Bay Highway and Saanich Fire Department. But when sitting, only the views of Swan Lake and Mount Douglas Park show up in the horizon. Traffic noise on the east side is also limited to a surprising dim by natural barriers such as trees and shrubs, as well as a five-latch vapour barrier and heavily glazed window on the door to the balcony. “It’s more view than anything,” said Tennant. “[The highway] is a sound creator but we’ve done a lot to work around it to

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maximize the view. There’s a water feature to create a natural background noise and among the environmental noise barriers are five rain gardens with native plants.” There’s also considerable noise reduction in the walls and floors, Tennant said. The southward views from the fourth (top) floor include downtown, the ocean and the Olympic mountains. Uptown Place was just nominated by the Victoria Residential Builders Association for three CARE awards (Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence),

in the categories of Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development, Best Landscape and Best Sales Centre/ Showroom. The Gold winners will be announced at the CARE Awards gala on Oct. 17 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The public will select the winner of the People’s Choice Award from finalist photos displayed at Hillside Centre Sept. 4-18, and online at careawards. ca from Aug. 24 to Sept. 27. Voters are entered to win a stay at Long Beach Lodge Resort, longbeachlodgeresort.com, 2002 CARE Awards Project of the Year. editor@vicnews.com

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#101-640 Montreal St., $349,900 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Patty Mack, 250-744-3301

3568 Cedar Hill Road, $659,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8487

3117 Esson Road, $415,000 MLS 350506, Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

607-2910 Cook Street, $387,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

113-4000 Shelbourne Street, $530,000 MLS 354939 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Cooper, 250-686-4234

1086 Tulip Avenue, $689,999 MLS 347115, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jerry Bola, 250-661-3078

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593 Latoria Road, From $299,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Greg Long, 250-384-8124

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953 St. Patrick Street, $785,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033

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105-1224 Esquimalt Rd., $175,000 Saturday 1-2:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Wendy Thompson, 778-678-4321

204-1505 Church Ave., $174,900 MLS 355000, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Paul Holland, 250-477-5353

810 Piedmont Gardens, $675,000 MLS 355089, Saturday 2-3:30 RE/MAX Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301 22-909 Carolwood Dr., $648,888 MLS 351651, Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

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#4-1968 Cultra Avenue, $445,000 MLS 353765, Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul, 250-213-2858 1-7570 Tetayut Road, $198,800 MLS 354305, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608 2380 Alta Vista Place, $699,000 MLS 354438, Saturday & Sunday 2-4

RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301

102-3210 Jacklin Road, $398,800 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jean Omelchenko, 250-744-3301

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2909 Pickford Road, $485,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Julie DeMelo, 250-888-9131

1863 Tominny Road, $299,900 MLS 349980, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600

944 Dunford Ave., From $359,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Bahrey, 250-744-8772

6563 Arranwood Drive, $399,900 MLS 354795, Saturday 1-2 Newport Realty Ltd. Kimberly Legeard, 250-656-4626

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303-924 Cook Street, $235,000 MLS 351403, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301

301-623 Treanor Avenue MLS 353978, Saturday & Sunday 12-2 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-220-8600

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Cougars begin training camp Fresh off their summer break, the defending South Island Division champions Victoria Cougars will open training camp on Friday at the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt. Due to being overage, several familiar names will not be present, most noticeably their top four scorers from last year — Sam McMullen (99 points), Michael Fretz (80 points), Wade Johnson (73 points), and Robert Zadra (56 points). Also not present this year is Howard Howden and Jake Stolz, who last year played out their junior eligibility as well. Grant Payne, who posted

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still has a strong nucleus to build around. However, it will take several more hard-working, self-motivated players to make up another championship calibre team. “It will be an exciting year for our club as we work towards building a team that will be ready to compete in the Cyclone Taylor Cup,” Boyer said. The Victoria Cougars open their 2015-16 season at home on Thursday, Sept. 10 against the Kerry Park Islanders. Training camp begins on Friday from 5 to 8:15 p.m. and goes until Sunday, Sept. 6. editor@vicnews.com

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