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Overhaul begins at Colwood Corners $1 billion â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Capital City Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; breaks ground on first phase Edward Hill News staff

To the crackle and rumble of demolition machinery, what could be the largest property development on Vancouver Island broke ground Monday at Colwood Corners. The ambitious $1 billion project aims to transform the aging Colwood strip mall into the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gleaming downtown core, with highrise towers amid low-rise residential buildings and retail shops. With a build-out of 20 years, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capital City Centreâ&#x20AC;? has the potential to draw 4,000 people to Colwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core, living in 2,220 condominiums and townhomes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a historic day for, League, and for the citizens and businesses of Colwood,â&#x20AC;? said Emanuel Arruda, co-founder of League Asset Corp., the company driving the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The $1 billion Colwood Capital City Centre is the largest live-work community on the Island.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;All told, Capital City Centre is the largest project of its kind in Canada,â&#x20AC;? added Adam Gant, the other founding partner with League. During phase 1 and over the next five years, the southern third of the 14-acre site is planned for a four floors of residential atop 35,000 square feet of space for London Drugs, a five-storey office building, three retail buildings and a public plaza for outdoor events and farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets. Once completed, the next building would be a 26-storey residential tower, the tallest building planned for the Island. More retail space would round out the completion of phase 1, worth $250 million. Parking is planned underground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be an urban village,â&#x20AC;? Arruda told gathered dignitaries at a sunny but cold morning ceremony. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to attract employers, but we also want residents and visitors to engage outdoors, to be connected with each other and to take part in the community.â&#x20AC;?

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League Asset Corp.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adam Gant and Emanuel Arruda stand near the demolition underway at Colwood Corners, the future site of Capital City Centre, a $1 billion project featuring multiple highrises. League came into the project in February 2007 when a similar grand vision was first proposed to Colwood council by Turner Lane Developments. The land was rezoned in 2009, and League took over rolling out the project in 2010. Ultimately, the build-out envisions 12 residential and office towers and scores of retail units, for a total of 3.8 million square feet of space, spanning the property between Belmont Road and Colwood Crescent. Gant said the project will adapt to market conditions, and will be built in discrete phases. So far the project is looking good,

he said â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the company met its goal to pre-sell 45 of the 76 units in the first condominium building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capital City Centre is a long-term project ... but the strategy is to develop it in distinct components, to minimize market risks, to ride out economic cycles,â&#x20AC;? Gant said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal is to have consistent building all the time, with overlap. As one finishes another starts.â&#x20AC;? League Assets itself will become the anchor tenant in the first office building, and it is donating 1,500 square feet to Royal Roads University as part of a partnership agreement. Residential units at

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Capital City Centre meshes with the university's plan to attract 1,000 foreign students per year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The space League has offered Royal Roads will allow us to continue working in the community and collaborating with the community,â&#x20AC;? said Allan Cahoon, president of RRU. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great opportunity to build partnerships.â&#x20AC;? Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton said the project has the potential to revitalize the commercial corridor along Sooke Road. PLEASE SEE: League confident, Page A4

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Generosity overflows for Jeneece Place Edward Hill News staff

When her daughter was born without an esophagus, Brenda McCorquodale spent 100 days living in Victoria General Hospital, rarely leaving her newborn’s side. During her high-risk pregnancy, the Port Hardy mom was required to stay near VGH and couch surfed at friend’s homes in Victoria. When Abigail was born, McCorquodale slept on cots or chairs near the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “I’d run across the street to the corner store to buy food,” she recalled. “Finding a place to have a shower was tough, it was a tough time. The hospital staff were amazing and did what they could.” McCorquodale and Abigail, now six-years-old and an energetic little girl, are a testament to the need for a home away from home for families with sick kids. On Saturday, the McCorquodales joined Jeneece Edroff for the official opening of Jeneece Place at VGH. The 10-bedroom house has about everything a worried family could want — a stocked communal kitchen and dining room, a place for kids to play, a vast media room, while being only a few steps from the hospital, for $25 per night.

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Jeneece Edroff and Abigail McCorquodale, 6, hang out in the kids playroom at Jeneece Place. The home away from home for families with sick kids at VGH opened over the weekend. “Families need a place to stay in Victoria, and a hotel is too expensive,” said Edroff, who celebrated her 18th birthday on Friday, one day before the grand opening. “Family is important, especially when a child is in hospital. This place is perfect.” McCorquodale said Jeneece Place would have been welcome

relief six years ago. But she’s happy future Island families — it’s expected 95 per cent of people who will stay at Jeneece Place live north of the Malahat — will have one less worry on their hands. “Having a play room anticipates things well. (Brothers or sisters) can only spend so much time in a hospital,” Brenda said. “Having

a place to play and relax is excellent.” Decorated in First Nations art and art donated by the community, inspiration and thoughtful design pepper Jeneece Place, from the animal shapes that mark the rooms, to the glass art installation at the front door, offering “hope, strength, family and love.”

The house, operated by the Queen Alexandra Foundation, aimed to raise $5.5 million to cover construction costs and 10 years of operating funds — it raised $6.5 million through thousands of individual donation. The building itself came in 10 per cent under budget and received $1.1 million in in-kind donations. “I think it turned out better than we could have dreamed. So many families will get such better care, the stress is off them,” said Angie Edroff, Jeneece’s mom. Angie said the donation from Telus Skins golf game in 2010 brought the project and the issue to the forefront, and helped launch a cascade of donations. “I thought at that point she was going to do it,” Angie said. “When she gets an idea in her head, there is no stopping her. ‘No’ doesn’t exist for Jeneece.” Jeneece plans to graduate from Claremont secondary this June, but the “penny girl” still lives every day with neurofibromatosis, a condition where tumours grow on nerve pathways. She may need more surgeries soon. “I want to help the community a lot more,” Edroff said. “I want to find a new project I can help with.” For more on Jeneece Place, see www.jeneeceplace.org. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Black bear living in Belmont Park area Edward Hill News staff

A parent spotted a black bear wandering in a residential neighourhood near John Stubbs Memorial school in Colwood last Thursday. John Stubbs principal Garry Manhas said a parent saw the bear around 9 a.m. on Jan. 19, which was verified by military police who patrol Belmont Park. Another parent reported seeing big paw prints in the snow. Erring on the side of caution, staff kept all students at the K to Grade 9 school indoors all day, and requested parents pick up their kids after school. “We kept the kids inside during

recess and lunch,” Manhas said. “Their biggest frustration was not getting to play in the snow.” Manhas called the B.C. conservation service, but officers declined to come out. It wasn’t seen again over the afternoon. “(The conservation office) advised us to ‘keep your distance,’” Manhas said. “It wasn’t very helpful.” Manhas has seen bears while working in Sooke, but never at John Stubbs. “It’s unusual for a bear to be out this time of year,” Manhas said. “Obviously it was looking for food. The last thing we wanted to do was annoy one of these creatures while its looking for food.” A bear has reportedly been

seen around Belmont Park since before Christmas, and the neighbourhood has had bear notice signs posted. “MPs keep an eye out for (the bear) and we report it to the conservation office like any civilian would,” said Sara Helmeczi, who speaks for CFB Esquimalt. Conservation officer Peter Pauwels said his office has received a steady number of complaints from residents and MPs in Belmont Park about a black bear breaking into garbage cans. “The opportunity hasn’t arisen to capture that bear,” he said. Most complaints are reported at night. His office wasn’t alerted about the sighting near John Stubbs until later in the

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“The last thing we wanted to do was annoy one of these creatures while its looking for food.” –Garry Manhas John Stubbs Memorial school principal morning, he said. “We didn’t know about the sighting until several hours later,” he said. “Certainly if it had been near the school we would have come for sure.” Pauwels suspects the bear is living in the forest between Belmont Park and Fort Rodd Hill. It

hasn’t been aggressive, he said, and it is strange for a bear not to be hibernating by now. “If food is available they may stay up. It may have regular access to garbage at Belmont Park,” Pauwels said. “It really depends on the bear. Every year there are a few that go into a den late or not at all.” It’s the only bear causing concern for conservation officials between the West Shore and Sooke. The bear the second wild animal seen on the West Shore near a school in a week. On Jan. 12 the principal of View Royal elementary said he spotted a cougar near a playing field. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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League confident it has the funds to pull off project see more likelihood of follow through.” Gant said with $1 billion in assets, League has the financial clout to see the project through. Building retail first is also part of the strategy to draw people to the property. “There is a large company behind this. There is a much bigger force behind this project,” Gant said. The planned highrises would eclipse anything seen in the region and Colwood’s

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But her optimism is tempered with the sting of large failed projects in Colwood, such as Silkwind and Aquattro. “I felt we stuck our necks out there to endorse projects that were a little controversial ... and did not come to fruition,” Hamilton said. “I have a lot more faith in this one. (League) has put significant amount of time and money into here, and I

mayor said the city is ready for them, as long as they don’t impose over existing neighbourhoods. Most of the houses and property around Colwood Plaza are owned by League. “Highrises have to be strategically located,” Hamilton said. “On this site, they won’t change much, there’s not a lot around it. They won’t irritate peoples’ viewscapes.” The project will bring millions in amenity

contributions to Colwood, depending on building height and density. For the first phase, League will donate about $2.5 million toward a second Colwood fire hall, planned for land between Belmont Road and Ocean Boulevard. “Due to the nature of the project, it’s vital to have a second fire station,” Logan said. “A second fire hall will allow us to improve service levels.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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The kitchen was badly damaged leaving the suite uninhabitable, Hurst said, and the lower suite had water damage. The woman and her daughter escaped into the cold street with only night clothes and no shoes. Emergency social services is helping the family find a new place to live. Colwood and View Royal fire departments attended the blaze with 21 firefighters, and five vehicles. Hurst said the cause of the fire is ruled accidental. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Grease fire damages View Royal home A grease fire exploded into a house fire in View Royal Sunday night. A mom and her daughter escaped with minor injuries from the second floor suite in a home in the 200 block of Helmcken Road at 6:30 p.m. View Royal fire Chief Paul Hurst said the woman tried to use water to extinguish a pot with oil that had caught fire. “This is a reminder that oil and fire and water don’t mix,” Hurst said, referring to the fact that grease fires explode violently if doused in water. “It happens so fast. The (family) is lucky.”

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Former long-time Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Keith Martin says stepping away from Parliament was the right thing for him.

MPs were told to read off talking points, written by rabidly partisan 20-year-olds around the leadership of their parties. In times past in Parliament, you could develop the partnerships to address the big issues, but now, tragically, in the House of Commons there is no place to do that.” Still, Martin describes his time in Parliament from 1993 to 2011 as an incredible honour. His efforts did not go unappreciated. He was named as the most underrated MP on Parliament Hill in 2009 by CBC’s political pundit Rex Murphy. And when Martin officially retired in May, his friends in Greater Victoria were quick to sing his praises. “He has done so much for the community, so much for the country,” said Bob Saunders, a Colwood business owner and Martin’s longtime friend who encouraged the one-time emergency room physician to try his hand at politics. “It’s a big loss to Canada.” Martin’s friends and colleagues say he always stayed connected to his constituents while working on global issues in Ottawa. “That gave me the opportunity to connect with people at home in Victoria and other areas, to address issues in the riding, in the country and internationally,” Martin said.

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Career change, as it is for many people, is among the top New Year’s resolutions for Keith Martin. The former Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP decided to step away from politics last May after speaking out against what he calls Ottawa’s hyper-partisan politics. “I’m ultimately looking for a job — a permanent platform I could work from to address global health, conservation, environmental and policy challenges,” said Martin, the former physician who spent almost 20 years representing this region in Ottawa. “(I’m looking for) a nimble organization that is interested in using the knowledge that we have and helping to scale that knowledge up — bridging the knowledgeaction gap.” Martin has spent the past few months doing just that. His work has focused on partnering people doing ground-breaking research with those who could use the work to bring change. One example was connecting Dr. Hayat Sindi, a medical researcher and inventor of inexpensive cancer diagnostics, with a colleague of Martin’s who had recently received a grant to conduct breast cancer research in

the Middle East. “Our universities and scientists discover inventions and they publish them, but they’re not necessarily scaled up to be able to benefit the largest number of people,” Martin said. From his View Royal home, Martin has also been contributing to aid efforts in the horn of Africa and co-ordinating the delivery of medical supplies to Libyan doctors who had been operating without anesthesia. Earlier in 2011, he was asked to join the International Union for Conservation Nature, a group that includes 11,000 scientists. Martin created an online mechanism that connects political leaders to scientists in the union. He also joined PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, as well as the Consortium of Universities for Global Health as a way to address issues regarding poverty, the environment, food security and endangered species. Martin plans to continue his volunteer work while exploring career options. But he has no regrets about stepping away from the current political climate that he says has stripped MPs of their power to affect change. “It had become such a sad and tragic reality show where

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Thousands of homes and businesses were left without power on Sunday after a severe windstorm knocked trees into powerlines. Colwood was hit especially hard with more than 4,000 homes left in the dark. Across the West Shore nearly 9,000 homes experienced power outages in Metchosin, Langford, Colwood and Highlands and View Royal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very intense storm, it was a terrible day on Sunday,â&#x20AC;? said Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro Vancouver Island community relations manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One storm enveloped the whole Island. Crews were busy the whole day.â&#x20AC;? Metchosin firefighters spent most of the day dealing with trees that had fallen on power lines. The 3700 block of Metchosin Road was shut down for

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Las Vegas casino pursuing Len Barrie for $2 million Sam Van Schie News staff

A Las Vegas luxury hotel and casino is rolling the dice that a Canadian court will force Victoria Grizzlies president Len Barrie pay more than $2 million allegedly owed. The Bellagio, a 4,000-room hotel known for its massive musical water fountain and high stakes poker lounge, says Barrie hasn’t paid back $1.5 million USD he borrowed while in Vegas four years ago. The hotel is seeking payment, including 18 per cent interest per year and legal costs, as per a credit agreement the former Bear Mountain CEO signed to get the funds. According to court documents filed in Vancouver Supreme Court on Dec. 16, Barrie visited the hotel for three days in May, 2008. He negotiated for the loan, saying he could repay it with assets held in his account at the HSBC bank in Victoria, the institution that now controls Bear Mountain Resort. But when Bellagio tried to get its money from the bank, it wasn’t there. According to the statement of claim, Barrie paid down $420,000 USD on the loan, reducing his debt to $1 mil-

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The Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas wants Grizzlies owner and head coach Len Barrie to pay up more than $2 million. lion. But Barrie made no more payments, according to court documents, and the interest continued adding up. That debt doubled after the Bellagio took its case to a

Nevada court, which ordered Barrie to pay more than $2.1 million USD, including about $640,000 in interest and about $400,000 in legal fees. The hotel has brought its

fight with Barrie to Canada, and is suing the former NHL hockey player for more than $2.2 million (Canadian dollars) in B.C. Supreme Court. The Vancouver lawyer representing the Bellagio, William Ferguson, said on Friday he hasn’t received a response from Barrie’s lawyers. But he also wasn’t sure if Barrie had yet been served with a notice of claim. After receiving notice, Barrie and his lawyers will have 21 days to respond. The allegations in the Bellagio’s statement of claim haven’t been proven in a Canadian court. Barrie hasn’t filed a statement of defense with the Vancouver court. Now the head coach and owner of the Junior A Victoria Grizzlies, Barrie was ousted as president of Bear Mountain in March 2010, after HSBC bank had the resort placed under creditor protection. Barrie is scheduled to appear in Victoria court, on a matter unrelated to the Bellagio civil lawsuit, on Feb. 23, for failing to file corporate tax returns on behalf of Bear Mountain in 2008 and 2009. On the charge of “failure to comply with the Income Tax Act,” Barrie could face fines of between $1,000 and $25,000 and up to 12 months in jail.

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henever a vehicle crash closes the Malahat to traffic for hours (or as on Sunday, a fallen tree), calls go up to do something about it, such as install concrete dividers or in the extreme, build a new highway further inland. The chances of a new route being constructed are slim to none, just as the chances of a bridge being built to link us to the Mainland are virtually nil. So, as travellers we need to be patient on occasions when weather temporarily shuts down ferry service. B.C. Ferries, forced to cancel a number of sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen on Sunday, has no control over the weather. But it can still take a lesson from the windstorm that hammered B.C.’s south coast and played havoc with its schedule that day. Terminal staff with time on their hands during the temporary shutdowns could have been shifted into PR mode, despite that function being a very small part of their usual duties. They could have been dispatched more proactively to the lineups to give drivers and vehicle passengers more details about what was happening — over and above announcements that sailings were cancelled — as a way of easing the minds of concerned travellers. A B.C. Ferries spokesperson offered that the company does the best it can to get information to passengers in times of uncertainty. We acknowledge that. At the same time, extreme weather periods such as those experienced last weekend are a good opportunity for operators and staff of Vancouver Island’s main transportation link to the Mainland to practise communication skills. Why not tell people something to the effect that ship’s officers and others in charge are waiting on the weather to ensure safe passage through Georgia Strait and Active Pass? Most people can handle such information when they know someone is concerned with their safety. It’s time for B.C. Ferries to start treating its passenger like grownups.

What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory 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 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Questioning U.S. ‘environmentalists’ F

ging is by definition bad. Alaska ederal Natural Resources Minsalmon is wild, and thus superior to ister Joe Oliver set off a loud, farmed. Run-of-river hydro destroys but poorly informed debate as rivers. environmental hearings All are aggressively began into the Enbridge promoted by certain enviproposal to pipe Alberta ronmental groups. And all oil to the seaport at Kitiare false. mat. On forestry, B.C. media Oliver’s open letter have been spoon-fed by blasted foreign-funded U.S.-backed environmenenvironmental groups tal organizers since Claythat “threaten to hijack oquot Sound in the 1980s, our regulatory system to when wealthy Americans achieve their radical ideofirst decided to save B.C. logical agenda.” Tom Fletcher from itself. This letter was seized B.C. Views Greenpeace founderupon by critics and the turned-critic Patrick media, and misrepreMoore was in Victoria last week sented as an attack on anyone who to speak to the Truck Loggers’ opposes the pipeline or further Association. He pointed out that expansion of the Alberta oil sands. North American “green building” Of course all opponents aren’t standards reward locally sourced foreign or radicals. That was made concrete and steel, but not wood. clear when the Enbridge hearings Why? Because big international opened in the Haisla village near organizations like Greenpeace and Kitimat. Haisla members told the Sierra Club are so invested in oppothrong of out-of-town professional sition to logging, they end up backprotesters to sit down and shut ing environmentally destructive up. They don’t need self-appointed policies. urbanites to speak for them. On oil, the debate has been The fact of foreign funding is dumbed down to the point where no longer questioned, thanks to even movie stars can participate. research by B.C. blogger Vivian Protesting a pipeline from Alberta Krause, primarily from U.S. tax to the U.S., Hollywood darling returns. Three years after I first Robert Redford recited the usual wrote about her work, it is finally talking points about the “tar sands part of the national conversation. scourge.” What is the foreign-funded Alberta oil sands can be seen agenda? Oliver put it this way: “No from space, Redford moaned. So forestry. No mining. No oil. No gas. can Venezuela oil sands, a major No more hydroelectric dams.” U.S. source. So can Redford’s vast Here are three notions that have Utah ranch and ski resort developbecome entrenched in the urban ment. mind in recent years: Clear-cut log-

Redford parrots the claim that oil sands extraction produces three times the greenhouse gases of conventional oil. This is the big lie of “tar sands” campaigners. Three quarters of emissions from all crude are generated when the refined fuel is burned by things like Redford’s limo, or the airline for which he voiced TV commercials. The Alberta government reports that average emissions from oil sands crude are 107 grams per megajoule, slightly more than U.S. Gulf Coast crude at 104. California heavy crude comes in higher, at 114. And if carbon is the issue, what about U.S. coal mines that tear the tops off mountains and run the longest trains in world history to feed the country’s 600-plus coal-fired power plants? Where is Redford on that? And hijacking the regulatory process? Look no further than the Dogwood Initiative, an obscure Victoria outfit that admits to taking about 40 per cent of its funding from U.S. sources. Its “mob the mic” campaign signed up 1,600 people to speak at the Enbridge pipeline hearings. Among the signatories are “Cave Man” and “Jonathan Seagull.” But wait, aren’t oil, power and aquaculture companies foreign funded? Certainly some are. The difference is, they create jobs. Professional protesters destroy them. tfletcher@blackpress.ca —Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Copper wire theft puts community at risk A

tion to power, the situation could recent spike in copper have been much worse. As well, thefts on the West Shore copper wire was stolen underlines the from an underground importance of wirparking lot in Colwood ing the public into the in September, and about serious safety hazards $10,000 worth of copper these crimes pose to fittings, wire and pipe the public. were taken from a busiAccording to BC ness in Langford last Hydro, the theft of summer. approximately 770 In some instances, metres of copper wire copper wire theft from this month from an BC Hydro damages underground duct in Rick Stiebel Telus lines, disrupting Langford — one of the largest ever on VanWest Shore Serge telephone service and 9-1-1 calls for thousands couver Island — was a of customers in the prowell-planned heist by people who knew what they were cess. That can have dire consedoing. quences for people dealing with Although there was no disrup-

emergencies, and can dramatically affect response times for emergency services. These thefts have the potential to put people dealing with serious medical or safety issues, especially in rural areas, in life or death situations. In some of the more sophisticated thefts on the Mainland, thieves wore hard hats, protective gear and vests and had traffic cones around their vehicles to give the appearance that they were carrying out routine repairs for BC Hydro or Telus. While the average theft of copper wire nets the perpetrators who sell it as scrap metal a few hundred dollars, it cost BC Hydro or Telus $50,000 or more per repair, on average. BC Hydro esti-

mates the cost for the past three months for repairs and replacement at $750,000. The total cost to Telus alone for 380 live copper cable thefts in 2011 is a staggering $18 million. This affects not only the companies’ bottom line, but the rates subsequently charged to customers to absorb the cost to replace the lines and repair equipment damaged during the theft. As well, municipalities that use copper wiring in street lights, traffic signals, etcetera are impacted by repair costs. Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz, head of the West Shore RCMP’s community policing section, says the public can make a difference in reducing copper wire thefts and the risk to

public safety. “If you see suspicious activity or have concerns about a crew doing work with vehicles that don’t have official BC Hydro or Telus markings, you should contact the police,” Rochlitz said. “If you’re out walking your dog, for example, and see a fresh dig near a hydro pole or duct or box, or a plate removed from a lamp standard, or you notice a vehicle loaded with cables or wiring, you should call 250-474-2264, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477),” Rochlitz said. “If you observe what appears to be a theft in progress, call 9-1-1.” Rick.Stiebel@rcmp-grc.gc.ca —Rick Stiebel is the LangfordRCMP community liaison.

LETTERS West Shore ambulance service has improved

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Ambulance service for West Shore cut back, News, Jan. 11, 2012. I would like to clarify the impression left by your Jan. 11 article about BC Ambulance Service in Colwood. There is no cutback in service for ambulance service on the West Shore. The only thing that has changed is the station where ambulances begin their shift. In fact, since the change, average response times have improved in both the West Shore and Greater Victoria. In June 2011, BCAS moved the start location of two ambulances from the Western Communities (with 4,569 emergency calls per year) to Greater Victoria (26,426 emergency calls per year) to see if overall response times would improve. They did. Comparing August 2010 to August 2011 (the end of the three-month trial), we found response times improved in Sooke by 17 per cent, Colwood by 15 per cent, Esquimalt by 12 per cent, Victoria by 10 per cent, Langford by nine per cent and Saanich by three per cent. We also compared the four-month average after the trial (September to December 2010 with September to December 2011) and found improvements were consistent in Sooke by 14 per cent, Colwood by 14 per cent, Esquimalt by 10 per cent, Victoria by six per cent, Langford by two per cent and Saanich by three per cent. BCAS uses a “dynamic deployment” model to send the closest available ambulance to a patient’s side, regardless of municipal boundaries or where the ambulance crew starts its shift. We are a provincial system and committed to providing all British Columbians with high-quality ambulance service and excellent patient care — as quickly as possible. Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton noted that “As long as we can’t point to any shortcoming with how the (ambulance) service is being provided in Colwood, we really just have to go with the flow on this one and trust BC Ambulance to make the best decision.” So far, changing the ambulance start location has shown to be the best decision for patients, and we will continue to monitor response times in the future. Dan Froom Executive director BC Ambulance Service

Why do dog owners think that they don’t need to fallow the rules? I live across from a school were it is clearly marked on signs that dogs are not allowed on the property. But yet over and over again I watch dog owners bring their dogs to run on the field. And then watch the dogs poop and the owner leave the field without picking up after their dogs. The fields are for children and families to play in while in school and after school hours. They shouldn’t have to be on the lookout for dog poop the entire time. And it says “no dogs allowed.” Dog poop is also on the trails and side walks all through our region. Has anyone ever clued in that dog poop is actually bad for the environment and streams? Please clean up after your pets. If you feel that you don’t need to then keep the dogs along with their poop in your backyard or homes. Cecilia Dingwell Langford

After the storm, smart meters could have helped Last week with the snow we saw a bunch of power outages, as we do every winter. If the full smart meter network was in place the outages would have been repaired faster than they were. Not only would crews have been at work earlier, the crews would have known right where the problem was and organized their work better. Did you know at the moment there is no way for BC Hydro to know where a power outage is or how far it extends? Without phone calls they do not know where the problem is. Not only that, BC Hydro does not know where and what sort of problems there are in the network. Another big problem now is that crews need to figure out if they have fixed the full extent of the outage and there is no easy tool to do so. They have to check each house to find out if people have power or not. Smart meters mean that power outages will be fixed faster and for less cost than now. What is it worth to you to have

shorter power outages fixed for a lower cost? Bernard von Schulmann Victoria

Time to get on with light rapid transit Re: Patience key to solving traffic woes, The Gen Y Lens, Jan. 13, 2012. During the last election I visited a senior’s home where one gentleman asked, with a stern look, “What about this light rapid transit?” I suggested that Victoria was ready for it, but it was not a project we could pay for ourselves. I’d been doing my homework, chasing funding sources and making the case with provincial and federal politicians where I could. With many voters, the LRT question was an admonishment to be more frugal and let transit users make do with what we have. I was a little surprised with his response “We’ve been talking about this for years; it’s time to get on with it.” It brings me back to Kyle Slavin’s column. It’s a good piece about behaviour, but I want to make the case that on the planning side, we’ve been patient long enough. LRT makes sense and is more compelling every day. We’ve identified many choices we will need to make for a sustainable future. Our regional growth strategy, now more than a decade old, enjoys broad political support and it emphasizes walking, cycling and transit. As far back as the 1990s LRT was proposed as an alternative to highway expansion. The province decided we weren’t ready for it then but the choice of corridors and the shape of an ideal system were well thought out. BC Transit, a regional body, went through an exhaustive process of community consultation and planning work and confirmed the alignment and proposed technologies last year. The plan was supported by municipal governments and the CRD, as good a proxy as any for a more formal regional endorsement. The need to regain some momentum on LRT is critical. As Slavin’s column noted, it will take several years to build. All the more reason to complete the business case review and get moving on the “Team CRD” concept I proposed last year to chase the senior government funding necessary to

pay for the project. LRT is not the only solution to our transportation challenges, but it is perhaps the most important. We know that LRT is our best choice to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – and we are all committed to a provincial climate action program. We know that the highway and Douglas Street alignment best connect people between home and workplace, as well as many other important destinations. We know that the E&N is not a good fit for LRT (though it can work for other commuter services). And we know that we can’t keep expanding road capacity — it’s just not sustainable. A regional transportation authority still makes good sense, but we’ve done a lot of homework on the planning side already. What we need is funding commitments, completion of business plans and a new political commitment to “get on with it.” We’ve been patient long enough. John Luton Executive director Capital Bike and Walk

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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL Ulysses S. Grant looks a little washed out in this fake $50 passed in Victoria. Victoria police have issued a warning after three counterfeit $50 U.S. bills surfaced at a few businesses last week.

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Fire Department Stakeholder Committee The Town of View Royal is now receiving applications from interested citizens to serve for a one-year term (Feb. 2012 to Feb. 2013) on the Fire Department Stakeholder Committee. It is expected that the Committee will meet monthly to discuss and consider the fire station replacement project. The citizen representatives on the Committee are to offer a community perspective on the design and process, be enthusiastic, community-minded and appreciate the importance of championing this project. How to Apply: Citizens interested in participating are invited to obtain the appropriate form from the Town of View Royal and forward the completed form to: Elena Bolster, Deputy Municipal Clerk, Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 1A6, fax 250-727-9551 or email to info@viewroyal.ca. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012. Applications are also available on the Town of View Royal website at www.viewroyal.ca.

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Counterfeit U.S. $50 bills surface in Victoria shops Erin McCracken News staff

Fake $50 U.S. bills are being passed at Victoria businesses in exchange for merchandise. Three incidents of fraud were reported to Victoria police last week, prompting them to issue a warning Friday. A store in the 700-block of Fort St. received fake money from a customer on Sunday (Jan. 15). The very next day another business on the same block reported that it had fallen victim to counterfeit cash. In the third case, Island Savings Credit Union at the Mayfair Shopping Centre told investigators that a fake bill had been passed to a business in the mall earlier this week. It’s not often that Victoria police have reason to speak to the public about counterfeit U.S. currency, said Const. Greg Shaw, a detective with the Victoria Police Department’s financial crimes section. In a YouTube video posted by Victoria police Friday, Shaw

shows viewers how to pick out funny money. Counterfeit U.S. bills may not have crisp and clear images and, when held up to a light source, a watermark mirror image of the American president’s profile picture could be missing, he said. “There’s nothing there in this bill,” said Shaw, holding a fake $50 U.S. bill. The bill size may not be accurate, and the papery texture of the counterfeit bill may be another giveaway, he said, adding that true U.S. Federal Reserve notes are made of a cotton-linen blend. “You can tell by looking at it and feeling it that this one’s not cloth, it’s actual paper,” Shaw said. “Right away that’s a bit of a red flag for me.” Police urge all businesses to report any suspect currency. “If you happen to be a business owner and you encounter what you believe to be counterfeit currency in your cash flow of the day, what we encourage you to do is save that bill

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Real Canadian experience for Saudi firefighter Edward Hill News staff

Coming from a land of sand and searing heat, Mohammed Mosfar Mohammed admits he wasn’t prepared for the white stuff. The 35-year-old Saudi Arabian firefighter experienced snow for the first time after last week’s blizzard

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Learning from the aged Ryan Flaherty News staff

There’s something fitting about the University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging celebrating a milestone. The interdisciplinary research centre is entering its 20th year in 2012. Over two decades it’s become one of Canada’s foremost examiners of the issues facing our aging population, and their impact on society as a whole. It seems like a no-brainer that the

University of Victoria centre marks 20 years of investigation into what happens when we get older

subject would merit scrutiny, but that wasn’t always the case. “When the centre first opened, there was very little focus in our community on aging, despite the fact that even then, the percentage of older adults was higher in Victoria than most other parts of British Columbia,” says Holly Tuokko, who has been with the centre since 1997 and became its director in 2009. How things change. These days, the centre has nearly 50 research

Holly Tuokko, director of the University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging, stands in the survey room at UVic, where researchers conduct interviews with people across Canada. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

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affiliates in 18 different areas of study, from engineering to nursing, biochemistry to anthropology. Research projects focus on such topics as housing, health service usage and caregiving, among many others. It’s all part of an effort to paint a comprehensive picture of what life is like for older adults, and where our aging population is headed. “As we’ve moved forward, more and more of us have become aware of the issues related to aging,” Tuokko says. “(Studying) the impact on society and how society can contribute to healthy aging, (can help) to keep as many of us healthy and active as long as possible.” The director herself is in the midst of a national study looking at the hot-button issue of seniors and driving. Opinions abound on whether restrictions should be imposed on drivers once they reach a certain age, but Tuokko points out that very few — including those which shape government policy — are based on hard facts. “(Policy) was developed many years ago ... without the data behind it,” she says. “Now we’re collecting the data to make sure the practices that are going on are in fact the best practices.” To be clear, Tuokko adds, the

goal is not necessarily to get seniors off the road. “Our study is to identify at what points we might need to do some more looking at people, or what kinds of things will assist people.”

“In earlier times, a few people would live as long as most do today, but now we virtually all do, and we can expect to.” –Neena Chappell Researcher on aging

Neena Chappell, centre director for the first 10 years and currently a research affiliate, says this is a particularly important time for the study of aging. “We’re the first cohort where everybody lives to old age,” she explains. “In earlier times, a few people would live as long as most do today, but now we virtually all do, and we can expect to.” In addition, Chappell points out, the first of the baby boomers are now entering retirement, which has profound implications for society as a whole. “Our definition of old age may start to be defined as older.” Chappell is involved in

several studies currently underway at the centre. One involves looking at drugs being given to people with dementia and how their effects are perceived by patients’ family members and physicians. The results of the study could have some very real impacts down the road. “One of our deliverables at the end is to recommend whether they should be covered (by Pharmacare),” Chappell says. It’s just one of many ways the work done at the centre can influence public policy, notes Tuokko. “I think the centre has made many contributions to raising the profile of aging issues and finding ways to support, be proactive and facilitate positive change,” she says. Of course, looking back at the past can lead to gazing into the future. And Chappell sees a major shift on the horizon. “The conversation is going to be very different,” she says. “Instead of declining fertility rates and old schools, you may well be talking about what we’re going to do with these empty nursing homes and assisted living places.” Whatever the questions, the Centre on Aging will more than likely be instrumental in finding the answers. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Beyond the Gardens’ Wall Victoria-raised filmmaker delves into immigrant past Natalie North News staff

Like many West Coast kids, David Gray spent his childhood exploring local shorelines and collecting small artefacts of a time before him. But unlike his curious counterparts, Gray would learn the pottery and glass bottles he recovered from Tod Inlet near Brentwood Bay belonged to a nowvanished immigrant community – the inspiration behind years of research and a new documentary for the filmmaker. Gray became fascinated with the history of Chinese and Sikh workers who once lived in the area now within Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, while labouring in a cement mill and limestone quarry where Butchart Gardens is located today.

“Over the years, I would often go out and explore in that same area and found all kinds of treasures: Chinese pottery, bottles and different kinds of remnants from this working man’s community,” said Victoria-raised Gray, who hails from Ottawa. “But I was never able to satisfy my curiosity of who these people were, where they came from and what happened to them when the mill closed.” Gray reveals answers through archival materials, photographs, new footage of the area and descendant interviews in his film, Beyond the Gardens’ Wall, which

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premiers at the Victoria Film Festival Feb. 12. He found the harsh immigration restrictions placed on families who came to Canada in the early 1900s – including the inability to vote, become citizens or own land – forced many people out, while other families endured, including that of Alan Lowe, former mayor of Victoria. “Pioneer immigrants went through all of that, survived and persisted,” Gray said. “They stayed in Canada, adapted to the Canadian way of life, were eventually able to bring their families here and over the years have made quite a tremendous contribution to the economic life of Canada, the social life of Canada and the descendants of those workers are now an important part of Canadian society.” During the making of the film, Gray returned some of the artefacts he had collected – before the region became designated parkland in 1994 – to the descendant families located. “The wonderful thing for me was being able to connect with people

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Sikh workers at a cremation ceremony at Tod Inlet, 1907 - a scene from Beyond the Gardens’ Wall. who had a vague idea where their grandfather or their father had worked and they had some information about this individual and his life out there … I was able to make that reconnection of people and place and that was exciting.” Also a writer and arctic researcher, Gray became a filmmaker in 2007 after having used film as a research tool. Beyond the Gardens’ Wall is a 30-minute film funded by the Community Historical Recognition Program of the Canadian Department of Citizen-

ship and Immigration, a program aimed at recognizing the experiences of ethno-cultural communities affected by historical wartime measures and immigration restrictions applied in Canada. The piece is one of four completed films for Gray, a collection which includes last year’s Searching for the Sikhs of Tod Inlet and Canadian Soldier Sikhs (2011). “It’s a very moving film about a community of people that was virtually lost,” he added. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Coast Salish leads Victoria Collects show

Get ready to do some hillbilly boogie with Slim Sandy and band

The extraordinary, contemporary Coast Salish art collection of Victoria residents George and Christiane Smyth is featured at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Running through May 6, Victoria Collects: The Salish Weave Collection is a companion exhibition to Victoria Collects opening at the gallery on Feb. 6. “Our collection is a noun and a verb,” said George Smyth. “The objects are nouns; what we do with the collection is the verb.” For this reason they call themselves activist collectors. Their mission is to promote the works not just passively acquire and display them. The seeds of the Smyth’s collection were sewn in the late 1990s with the purchase of Coast Salish art to decorate the walls of their home. Over the years they found that they were consistently drawn to the graphic aesthetic particular to the Coast Salish traditions and began to recognize the specific design elements such as ovals, crescents and trigons that distinguish Coast Salish art from other better known North West coast art. Today they collect in order to share with and educate the public about the significant First Nations artwork specific to this area. With their 2004 acquisition of Yellow and Red Cedar Weave by Susan Point, the Smyths were inspired to name their collection The Salish Weave Collection to represent the weaving of different artists and art forms. Important to the Smyth’s philosophy is

IN BRIEF

Slim Sandy and the Hillbilly Boogie Gang will perform at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., for the launch of their first and self-titled CD. The Victoria band features Slim Sandy on guitar, vocals and harmonica, Sascha Gilbert on lead guitar and vocals, Big Daddy Bo on bass and vocals and the Rockin Reverend on drums. The CD features 12 tracks and shows off the band’s electric live show. Bring your dancing shoes and arrive by 8:30 p.m. to get a jive dance lesson from Be Boppin Baby – Victoria artist Tracey Nelson. Slim Sandy has been performing roots rock and roll with various bands since 1980. The show is on Jan. 27. Tickets, available at Culture Craze, the Bay Centre and Mayfair shopping centre are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

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Contra Dance, Jan. 28 at St. Matthias Church, 600 Richmond Ave. Lesson 7 p.m., dance 7:30. Contra dancing is done to live music with a caller leading you through the dances. The caller for the evening is Rosemary Lach, and the band is Rig a Jig. Contra is easy to learn and lots of fun. Beginners welcome, no partner required. Please wear soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothing. Admission is $8. Details at 250384-7823 or www.victoriacontradance.com.

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“Of all of the collectors I have met in Victoria, this couple is the most singularly focused …” - Mary Jo Hughes

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Susan Point’s Yellow and Red Cedar Weave, made from carved yellow and red cedar and copper, from the Salish Weave Collection. their direct support of local artists. They support the artists by buying directly from them as well as from the galleries that represent them. They also commission works and purchase large-scale works of art that they loan to institutions, including Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology. Artworks from The Salish Weave Collection have been part of major exhibitions locally, nationally and internationally. In addition, the Smyths have donated art to the National Gallery of Canada, the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University and Stanford University

in California, among others. “Of all of the collectors I have met in Victoria, this couple is the most singularly focused and, possibly, the hardest working,” said AGGV Chief Curator, Mary Jo Hughes. “They collect nothing but Coast Salish art because they really believe in it and feel that for too long it has not received the recognition it deserves. “What they have done with the collection – commissioning, lending, donating, and supporting educational endeavours – is allowing contemporary Coast Salish artists and their artwork to be recognized locally and around the world.” Victoria Collects: The Salish Weave Collection includes 20 recent works by Canadian Coast Salish artists Susan Point, lessLIE, Maynard Johnny Jr., Dylan Thomas, John Marston, Luke Marston, Angela Marston and Chris Paul. In sharing a portion of their large collection for this exhibition, the Smyths hope they can allow further public appreciation of some of the most vibrant contemporary art in the region. For more information, visit www.aggv. ca or call 250-384-4171. llavin@vicnews.com

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Lack of Vikes program a “factor” in number of national players from south Island

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Volleyball player Tyger Holt is in the decision process. The senior at Lambrick Park secondary is among the top female university prospects from Greater Victoria this year. Two months ago Holt captained the Lambrick Park Lions to second place at the AA volleyball provincials. It was the second straight year the Lions made it to the final, only to come within one win of the title. She’s six-foot-two with the potential to be a middle blocker in the NCAA. When you’re being recruited, you can afford to be choosy (somewhat), and Holt has yet to decide. Holt’s list has NCAA as well as Canadian options, as she weighs the determining factors for each. “Geography, scholarship, affordability and strength of program all come in to play,” she said. One school Holt doesn’t have to factor in is the University of Victoria. It’s been 15 years since the school spiked its varsity volleyball program. Despite that, the south Island continues to pump out elite volleyball talent. “If UVic had a decent program it would be high on my list especially because living at home would make it so affordable,” Holt said. “I think a lot of girls who have left (town for varsity volleyball) would have gone to UVic.” Across town, the situation is similar for 6-foot-7 Alex Swiatlowski. The big man is providing muchneeded height to the Oak Bay Bays basketball team. But it’s on the volleyball court that Swiatlowski is a killer.

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The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams want to be a development program pushing players to the next level. But without a nearby

Lambrick Park senior volleyball players Chelsea Strandlund and Tyger Holt plan to continue playing at the college level after high school. Travis Paterson/ News staff

CIS team, they’ve become more than that. In 2010, on the heels of his team’s second-straight provincial championship, Chargers men’s coach Charles Parkinson called Victoria a “volleyball vacuum.” “Not having a CIS team in Victoria is really unfortunate. Particularly a school the size of UVic.” Parkinson points to the fact Victoria is able to sustain a trio of rep youth volleyball associations. But the former national player with Team Canada sees the big picture and wants to a constant stream all the way from middle school to the Olympics. “In terms of impact of sport development, it’s unquestionable not having the highest level an athlete can participate at in your home town is detrimenatal,” Parkinson said. “Victoria is a mecca for volleyball, with great players. But it’s not as big a pool of players as it used to be. The lack of a CIS team isn’t the only reason but it is a contributing factor.” UVic’s athletics division recently said it has “no immediate plan to bring varsity volleyball back.” Instead the school will continue to focus its athletic

resources on the existing 16 varsity teams. After pulling out of the CIAU in 1998 the Vikes tried to keep a Tier II team, but ran into the same challenges with travel and administration costs, finally cutting it altogether in 2003. However, volleyball remains one of the largest sports in the CIS’s Canada West with 11 teams in each of the men’s and women’s conferences. Soccer has eight men’s teams and 10 women’s sides, while basketball has 14 each. Lethbridge is the next biggest school in the Canada West not to have a volleyball program, though newcomers UBCOkanagan (Kelowna) and Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops) both do. UVic, meanwhile, is in the midst of developing a new multi-million dollar gymnasium that would make a lovely home for a new volleyball team. But as much as a CIS team would help, it’s clear the volleyball scene in Victoria is just fine on its own. With championships and national players, there’s plenty of proof the development system of clubs, middle and secondary schools is working. sports@goldstreamgazette.com

Fastballers keep fit in off season Edward Hill News staff

Young fastball athletes are staying in top form over the winter lull with indoor clinics at Eagle Ridge arena. The Langford Fastball Association is holding training clinics for kids aged five to 19 in preparation for the spring season. Returning and new players are welcome for weekday evening sessions. “This allows kids to get the rust off for games that start in March and April,” said Pat Guiney, a director with the Langford Fastball executive. “The sport is getting more technically advanced. A lot of kids are looking to get better skills and instruction.” Langford Fastball, now in its 50th

year, fields some 400 kids on 20 teams for league play. Winter training tends to get 30 to 40 youth per session for running drills and skills building in fielding, throwing and hitting. It’s a popular way to keep kids active in the off season. “Next year we’ll start earlier due to the demand from parents and their kids wanting to train,” Guiney noted. The fastball association moved its winter training from school gyms to Eagle Ridge due to space. The league uses special indoor equipment, such as balls softer than a regulation softball — they’re less damaging to the facility and safer for kids. “It’s a new venue for our clinics,” Guiney said. “There is more space in the arena. Everything is more controlled

with nets, we can control balls that would go astray in a gym.” The fastball league is majority female, but more boys are being enticed into the tough sport. Fastball has shorter baselines than hardball and the infield is more compact. “The ball comes a lot faster. It’s a challenging game,” Guiney said. “We are starting to see a resurgence of boys interested in fastball again,” he said. “Boys have figured out that the cute girls play fastball.” Check out www.langfordfastball.ca under “clinics” for winter clinic days and times, or call 250-391-6400 for more information. New and current players are welcome. sports@goldstreamgazette.com

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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF

Changes afoot for Grizz’ 2012-13 sked

Oak Bay high student joins national field hockey team

Island division makes return

Oak Bay High’s Maddie Secco need to get a letter to her principal because the Grade 12 student is going to miss a good chunk of school in Feburary. Secco was named to the Canadian senior national field hockey team for the women’s 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament in New Delhi, India, Feb. 18 to 26. At midfield, Secco will be representing Victoria along with a pair of UVic Vikes: goalie Kaitlyn Williams and defender Danielle Hennig. Secco, still in Grade 12, got her first taste of senior play in July at the women’s 2011 Test Series against Japan, held in Vancouver.

Grey Cup to visit Mount Doug, Bear Mountain Stadium

The Grey Cup will continue its provincial tour through the South Island on Monday (Jan. 30) with a well deserved stop at Mount Douglas secondary. Members of the B.C. football champion Mount Doug Rams will be on hand to welcome the trophy and its escorts – B.C. Lions players Paul McCallum and Travis Lulay. The Cup is slated to be at Mount Doug by 2 p.m., before travelilng to the fieldhouse at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, by Bear Mounain Arena, for 7:30 p.m.

Braves captain moves into tie for first in Island league scoring

Ty Jones scored three goals and two assists to push the Saanich Braves past the Peninsula Panthers 6-3 on Friday. Jones has 30 goals, 33 assists and is now tied for first in VIJHL scoring with Brody Coulter (Cougars).

Travis Paterson News staff

With the Victoria Grizzlies’ season taking a bit of a nose dive, it’s never too early to look ahead at next year. On Saturday, the Merritt Centennials handed the youthful Grizzlies a 4-1 loss at Bear Mountain Arena. It was the latest hiccup in the team’s ambitious rebuild. Victoria has lost seven straight, including all five since management traded the majority of the team’s top players to B.C. Hockey League contenders at the Sharon Tiffin/News staff Jan. 10 deadline. Coltyn Hansen, No. 4, of the Victoria Grizzlies, swings the puck around Langley Rivermen’s While there is little hope Brodie Jamieson at Bear Mountain Arena earlier this season. Hansen scored the Grizzlies for a playoff run this year, only goal in the team’s 4-1 loss to the Merritt Centennials at home on Saturday night. It was the Grizzlies remain a top loss number 26 of the season, the Grizzles’ seventh in a row. destination for prospecPrince George will have the option games to 56, with 27 home games and tive BCHL players and will to return to the Interior Conference for likely add some skill and veteran leader- 29 away. It will also mark the return of the Island 2013-14. ship by next fall. The reason for the lesser number of Just as the Grizzlies are working now division, made up of the Grizz’, Nanaimo, to be an improved team in the 2012-13 Cowichan Valley, Alberni Valley and Pow- home games is the season features a new season, big changes are in store for the ell River. The other Coastal Conference dynamic showcase event for Sept. 7 to 9. division we be made up of Mainland The tournament is designed to entice colleague as well. Last week, the BCHL board of gover- teams Chilliwack, Langley, Surrey, Coquit- lege and pro scouts with a chance to see all 16 clubs playing in the same city over nors met in Richmond and worked out a lam and Prince George. Merritt, Trail, Vernon, Penticton, a three day span. Details are still being divisional realignment, schedule changes Salmon Arm and Westside make up the finalized. and a new season-opening tournament. sports@vicnews.com The schedule will be reduced from 60 Interior Conference.

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MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN- BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening at West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

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THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking Forestry Engineers to assist in road and cutback design. For those that display the qualities we desire we will provide remuneration that is above industry standard. Send resumes to the Planning Manager at (250)956-4888 or email vstavrakor@lemare.ca.

LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certified heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or by email to office@lemare.ca. PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

APPLIANCES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500, www.mydebtsolution.com

ONLY @ the Nanaimo Costco January 18 - 29, 2011. Bring a friend & come watch a demo. Lowest price in Canada.

CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

WE BUY HOUSES

GLANFORD: FEB. 1. 1100 sqft 2 bdrm, quiet/bright. Reno kitch & bdrm closet. w/d, full bath, storage, priv entr., sm yrd, near bus, amens. NS/NP, $1030, ht, h/w, hydro/internet incl’d. Refs. 250-704-0197

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Steel Building Sale. Inventory Discount Sale. 30x40, 42x80, 100x100. Erection Available Must Sell, Will Deal.40 yr paint Source# 1OC 866-609-4321

FRIENDLY FRANK KEYBOARD, RHODES model 760 w/stand, 2 new speakers, $99. Call 250-598-0750.

DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

PETS PETS JUVENILE MALE Boxer. Not neutered. High energy adult dog. Very handsome! Asking $700. Call 250-361-0052. LABRADOR RETRIEVER Puppies for sale. Silver ($1000) or black ($800). Ready with 1st shots and de worming, for good homes, Jan. 25. Call (250)646-2790.

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MORTGAGES

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

250-655-0700

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

REAL ESTATE

OTHER AREAS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FURNITURE MODERN EXEC. Run-off desk w/round table section $175. Buff/hutch $200. 2 tall book units w/cupboards $80 ea. Excellent cond. (250)478-8702

HOUSES FOR SALE CORDOVA BAY (near Matticks Farm/Golf). Appraised at $615,000. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, water view, clean, good condition, recent upgrades, (suite $800). Quick sale, realtor chosen. Open house: Sat & Sun, 2pm-4pm weekly (until sold). 5177 Lochside Drive. Email: fadadu@hotmail.com

MODERN EXEC. Run-off desk w/round table section $175. Buff/hutch $200. 2 tall book units w/cupboards $80 ea. Excellent cond. (250)478-8702

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET

PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

BUY & SAVE QUEEN-SIZE MATTRESS SALE!

WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca

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THE BEST Euro Pillow Top 800 Coil Jumbo 13” Thick Mattress with 7 Yr. FULL non pro-rated Warranty, 2 Pce. Sets ..........$599 39”, 54” and King Size Sets also on sale! WOODEN BUNK-BEDS WITH MATTRESSES

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GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, fitness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca

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SOOKE- MAIN level, new small 1 bdrm, sep entrance, full bath, sep. W/D. NS/NP. $600+utils. Call 250-415-7991.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other fitness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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CASH PAID

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$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Langford- sunny 2bdrm bsmt suite, all amenities, share W/D. $1100. (250)721-2330. LANGFORD: BRIGHT, new 1 bdrm. Lvl entry. W/D, NS/NP. $800. incl. utils (250)220-8750

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SUITES, LOWER BURNSIDE AREA, newer 2 bdrm, utils incl. Ref’s req’d, $1050. (avail immed) Days call 250-383-9635, 250-383-9993. CAREY RD. area, 2 bdrm bsmt, all utils incl’d, $1000, (avail immed) 250-386-8365. CORDOVA BAY- 2 bdrms, W/D, hydro incld. Avail Mar 1. $945/mo. (250)658-4760. OCEAN VIEW. Elk Lake area. 2 bdrm, grnd level, all inclusive. W/D, 2 parking spots. $1200./mo. 250-588-2756.

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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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COMPUTER SERVICES

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LANDSCAPING

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, tree pruning, winter clean, pwr wash, snow rmvl. 882-3129

KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

CONTRACTORS

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

PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

CLEANING SERVICES ANNA’S CARPET CLEANING Truck Mounted, Bond, Insured Winter Special! 250-886-9492 AUNTIE MESS CLEANING. Reliable, efficient, honest, 40 years exp, seniors discount. $20/hr. Call 250-634-1077.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.

DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779

ELITE GARDENING MAINTENANCE

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. LAKE ELECTRIC+20yrs exp., res/comm. & reno’s. Lic: 102849, call (250)391-4041.

COMPUTER SERVICES

WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141.

CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

FENCING

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OVERGROWN GARDEN? Cleanups. Pruning roses, fruit tree, hedges. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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Ofﬁce: 250-642-5598 Cell: 250-361-8136 Service Installation

Renovations

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Rooﬁng, Framing, Drywall, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate, Decks, Fence, Painting www.victoriahomerenos.ca

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A1 -DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, repairs, gutter guard, power washing, window washing, roof de-mossing. Free no obligation est. 250-889-5794. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS

CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603 AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.

CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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250-888-JUNK www.888junk.com CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARDEN CITY Green Hauling & Recycle. Chris, 250-2170062. junkremovalvictoria.com ✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858. I’VE GOT a truck. I can haul. Reasonable rates, so call. Phil 250-595-3712.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

HOME IMPROVEMENTS QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.

HOME REPAIRS HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SUMMIT SERVICES. Total property services. Including certified Irrigation & Landscaping, Site Maintenance inside and out. See what everyone is talking about! 250-883-1041. james@summitirrigation.ca

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.

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

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.

UPHOLSTERY

PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. NORM’S PAINTING- 15% offQuality work. Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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The Victoria Foundation & Black Press Working Together – how philanthropy shapes our community

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etired school principal Daphne Macnaughton is an advocate of reading but it was simple arithmetic that inspired a literacy project for young children and families on the Saanich Peninsula. “One night after too much coffee, I started doing calculations and I realized that if every young child had only 300 books read to them each year, that the number would amount to 1,500 books by the end of age five.” From this notion came the idea for 1000 x 5 Children’s Book Recycling Project, which aims to ensure every child in the Saanich Peninsula has at least 1,000 books read to them by the time they are five years old and entering kindergarten. It’s based on the ideal of reading to young children daily, with the figure rounded down to account for the realities of family life. “Over many years in public education, I observed that some children came to school ready to learn after having been read to regularly, while some children started school without ever having had even one book read to them,” said Macnaughton, who is now the 1000 x 5 project leader. The 1000 x 5 project aims to address the balance of that inequity. The project started at Saanichton Elementary, where Macnaughton was principal. It is now sponsored by Peninsula Connections for Early Childhood (PCEC), the Peninsula Early Years community network. Every week, volunteers meet at the Saanichton Individual Learning Centre to sort, label and bag

A driver from the Sidney Lions club collects books to be distributed through the Sidney Food Bank. 1000 x 5 project leader Daphne Macnaughton cleans and sorts books while a CHEK News photographer works in the background. The 1000 x 5 project was the subject of the first Vital People TV report sponsored by The Victoria Foundation. The new series airs each Sunday on CHEK News @ 5 One child’s letter captures the enthusiastic response of the young recipients of books from the 1000 x 5 project.

books that are then delivered to family-serving agencies in the Saanich Peninsula and to the Peninsula Co-op, which built a special shelf to support the project. While Macnaughton and the PCEC 1000 x 5 volunteers have little direct contact with the recipients of the gift bags of books, they do hear how excited children are to receive them. “A food bank manager said if they have run out of books, clients have asked ‘What? No books?’” Macnaughton said. “And a family counsellor who goes into homes says the first thing the children do is reach for the bag of books that they know are gifts for them.” Books for 1000 x 5 come from a variety of sources. Every school in Saanich District 63 accepts donations and some hold special book collection drives. Books are also accepted at the Peninsula Co-op Food Centre. Funds to buy new books and supplementary used books are con-

tributed by individuals and service clubs, while The Victoria Foundation recently gave a $14,000 grant for project expenses and coordination. Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson says 1000 x 5 touches on three vital indicator areas tracked in the foundation’s annual Vital Signs community report card: learning, belonging, and getting started. “This project helps children develop a solid foundation for successful learning and it also promotes a healthy start for young children and a strong sense of belonging in their community – and in their families,” said Richardson. “Imagine the feeling a young child has when they realize people in their community care enough to give them a package of books that’s wrapped up like a gift!” Retired district principal Eileen Eby has started the Victoria 1000 x 5 Book Recycling Project in School District 61 and Macnaughton hopes oth-

We build community vitality – and so do they… We are The Victoria Foundation. They are the people who nurture the unique and essential spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone. We call them Vital People and we’re sponsoring a series that tells their stories. Vital People Sundays on CHEK News @ 5.

ers will follow suit in their communities because she believes that reading regularly to young children not only contributes to their early success in school, but is critical to emotional well-being as well. “It facilitates bonds between children and the adults in their home,” she said. “When an adult and a child are reading together, it’s as if a bubble comes over them – together, they are entranced. The 20-minute break from their worries and the stresses of everyday life is a gift to the parent as well as the child.” For more information on the PCEC 1000 x 5 Children’s Book Recycling Project, see www.peninsulaconnectionsforkids.ca/bookrecycling.php or email Daphne Macnaughton at dlmvictoria@shaw.ca For information on Victoria 1000 x 5, email Eileen Eby at eileeneby@shaw.ca. To learn more, find us at www.VictoriaFoundation.ca

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