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Langford trio arrested for crack cookhouse

Cliffs, water, belligerent man make for tough rescue

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View Royal Fire Rescue and B.C. Ambulance paramedics pulled off a tricky rope rescue at Thetis Lake after a Victoria man tumbled down a cliff Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses say around 4:30 p.m., the 20-year-old man rolled 15 metres down a steep grassy slope near the Sunnyside Cliffs on the east side of the lake. Riley Post said his friend had been drinking most of the afternoon was “intoxicated as hell.” Jason Brooks, who was jogging by with girlfriend Kelly Stegman, heard groaning from the bushes partway down the slope and offered to help the man. “He refused,” Brooks said. “Then he fell down another 20 feet.” Stegman said the man’s head and face was bloody and bruised and noted he was lucky he didn’t roll into the water. He likely would have drown. When paramedics and firefighters arrived to extricate the man from the brambles at the bottom of the cliff, he was conscious, but belligerent and verbally abusive.

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Behind the walls of an apartment on sleepy Simcoe Street, a dirty business operated. While seniors strolled by on the sidewalks out front, four people, including three from Langford, worked a crack cookhouse, according to Victoria police. “These guys (were) supplying to mid-level drug dealers,” said Const. Mike Russell. “They’d take that powder cocaine — that’s how it comes to B.C. here. It comes to a cookhouse and they convert it into something that can be smoked, rock or crack. Once they do that, it’s sold to (dealers).” For two months, Victoria police officers watched the apartment and gathered intelligence. On July 7, armed with search warrants, they entered the apartment and found evidence of a cook house: measuring cups, scales and baking powder. Also inside were two large rocks of crack, weighing about 60 grams each, plus about half-kilogram of powder cocaine and a small amount of marijuana. Altogether, the drugs are estimated to be worth $30,000 on the street — and about double that amount when broken up and sold to consumers. At the apartment, police arrested a 37-year-old man from Victoria and a 37-year-old Langford woman. PLEASE SEE: Langford home, Page A2

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B.C. Ambulance paramedics and View Royal firefighters lower an injured Victoria man into a rescue boat at Thetis Lake Tuesday afternoon. The man, reportedly intoxicated, tumbled down a steep slope on the east side of the lake.

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One man is in custody following a series of robberies at a Saanich gas station — including two in a mere matter of hours — over a span of four days last week. The Parkdale Shell station, on Saanich Road and Douglas Street, was robbed Monday night, Thursday morning and

again Thursday afternoon. In each incident, a man entered the store, demanded money and fled on foot. No weapon was ever produced and no force was used. A tip from a witness following the last robbery led Saanich and Victoria police officers to the Traveller's Inn in the 3000block of Douglas St. Two men and one woman were arrested, but only one

man was held and charged. Curtis Dale Barszczewski, a 34-year-old Langford resident, faces three counts of robbery, one count of disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, and one count of fraud. Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen said investigators are now working with Victoria police in an attempt to connect these three incidents with similar robberies in Victoria.

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“This is a large amount of drugs, certainly not the largest we’ve seen, but it’s going to make a dent in the local market,” said Russell. The quiet area of James Bay was never at risk — the cooks likely did most of their transactions away from the property, and cooking crack is benign. Basically, when powder cocaine is mixed with baking soda and microwaved, it becomes crack. As part of their investigation, police officers also executed a

search warrant on a Langford house. VicPD officers worked with West Shore RCMP to raid that house, although police refused to disclose the location to shield the identity of the suspects until charges have been approved. Inside the Langford house, investigators discovered $25,000 in cash — the house acted as a storeroom for the cook-and-sell operation. Three vehicles found at that address were seized and could be transferred to B.C. Civil Forfeiture where they would be auctioned as revenue for the province.

Two other suspects were arrested in a “high-risk takedown” on the Royal Oak offramp to the Pat Bay Highway. Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team officers identified a vehicle believed to be part of the cook operation and pulled it over. They arrested a 27-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, both from Langford. Each of the suspects could be charged with possession of drugs and possession for the purpose of trafficking. They have all been released on promises to appear in court.

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Going mad on Mount Finlayson

‘Lunatic’ mows down Metchosin stop signs

Victoria pair organize 12-hour charity hike at Goldstream park

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Early Sunday morning a vandal went on a stop sign ramming-spree in Metchosin. “There was an absolute lunatic taking a trip around Metchosin,” said Coun. Jo Mitchell, Metchosin highways committee chair. Around 4 a.m. on July 10, seven stop signs and three road signs were intentionally hit with a vehicle. “The vehicle rammed into them, knocked them down and dragged some of them,” said Rachel Parker, Metchosin’s municipal clerk. All the signs were damaged beyond repair and were replaced, totaling $3,000 for the materials and staff time. District public works staff worked overtime on Monday evening installing new signs due to safety concerns. “This is pretty bad for a small place like Metchosin,” Parker said. The incidents have been reported to West Shore RCMP. If anyone saw anything unusual or has any information on the case can call the detachment at 250-474-2264.

Campfire at Thetis lake park sparks brushfire

An illegal campfire on the Sunnyside cliffs at Thetis Lake park smoldered over night and ignited a small brush fire on Wednesday morning. “All that was left were remnants of paper,” said View Royal Fire Rescue Lieut. Rob Marshall. “It got under the rocks (on the cliff). The rocks were quite hot.” While the fire was extinguished quickly, Marshall said the situation could have been a lot worse. “We are lucky that it rained last night,” Marshall said. “Otherwise it would have raced up the cliff into the forest.” Fires are banned in all Capital Regional District parks, including Thetis Lake. View Royal also has a year-round burning ban. When putting a fire out, Marshall suggests making “mud soup.” “You should pour a ton of water on the fire and stir it up,” he said. “You should be able to put your hand in it.”

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Be it in snow, the dark of night or soaked in rain, on any given day Andy Hughes can be found hiking the steep and scenic slopes of Mount Finlayson. The hike is his passion — or obsession. Day in and day out without fail, Hughes tromps through the Goldstream park forest and ascends 419 metres over a tough 1.5 kilometres of trail and rock face. On July 7 it was his 130th day in a row, summing to 228 hikes so far this year. By the time you read this, he’ll have hiked up and down the mountain at least a few more times. “Crazy is the word for it,” he says joking. “Sometimes it’s two or three times in a day. I think it will be 400 times by the end of the year. “If is rainy or snowing or whatever, I’ll just go. I’ve gone quite a few times in the dark using a headlamp. If it’s raining or snowing, it takes longer, but you just take extra care.” During all that time hiking, Hughes started pondering how many times he could make it up and down in one day, and if other obsessive hikers would take on the challenge too. That quickly morphed into Mount Finlayson Madness, a 12-hour hike for charity — and bragging rights — that will test the legs and lungs of the sturdiest adventurer. On the honour system, the event challenges people to seek pledges for each roundtrip hike between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on July 16, or to donate a flat amount to be part of the “madness.” Fundraised cash will be split between B.C. Children’s Hospital, the Mustard Seed food bank and the Goldstream Park Enhancement Fund, and if all goes well, the hike will become an annual event. “Most people are going to do a hike or two,” noted Lisa Odgaard, Mount Finlayson Madness co-

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Daily Mount Finlayson hiker Andy Hughes (right) and Lisa Odgaard have organized Mt. Finlayson Madness at Goldstream Provincial Park, a 12 hour hiking marathon for charity on Saturday. organizer and occasional hiker of Mount Finlayson. “People certainly don’t have to go from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. People can come and go as they want.” Hughes hatched the idea in October and was handed his permit from B.C. Parks last Thursday. As first time organizers of a public event, it took months for Odgaard and Hughes to cobble together a safety and logistics plan to manage 50 to 100 people. Hiker traffic management is a concern, but the trail can hold a

“Sometimes it’s two or three (hikes) in a day. I think it will be 400 times by the end of the year.” –Andy Hughes Mount Finlayson charity hike organizer

lot of people, Hughes said. “There are a few places that narrow, but I’ve been up there with 100 people on the mountain and it's never been a problem.” Event volunteers will be stationed at the summit and a base camp and two checkpoints inbetween. A number of roving volunteer hikers will keep an eye out for injuries. “The roving hiker component is important, especially with the rocky climb at the top,” Odgaard says. Hughes, an Englishman who grew up in Wales and moved to Canada in 2004, began his daily hiking odyssey in April 2010. A tough slog at first, the Esquimalt resident and IT professional was determined to shed weight and to get fit before his 40th birthday, which he hit on June 27. It didn’t take long before he dropped 50 pounds and wore through three pairs of hiking boots. “This guy will go every day after work, but if he’s busy, he’ll get up at 5:30 a.m. to have a hike before work,” Odgaard remarked. “He is crazy.” During his first few ascents, he stopped often to catch his breath or to take in the view, but these days he is part of a rarefied community of athletes who hike and run the mountain each day, without stopping. Hughes’s average time to the top is a little more than half an hour — his best time is 28 minutes 28 seconds. “It was hard to keep going at first. The first time was sheer bloody mindedness,” Hughes says. “The first time it took me 65 minutes to get to the top, but I was determined to get fit. I knew Finlayson was a place I’d keep coming back to. Then after while I just started enjoying it.” Mount Finlayson Madness is on July 16, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Goldstream Provincial Park. The hike follows the marked trail up the mountain. Sign up and find a liability waiver at www.finhike.org, or sign up on event day. Volunteer help is also needed and information is on www.finhike.org. On Facebook, search “Mt. Finlayson Madness Charity Hike.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Brazen, illegal dumping on the rise in Metchosin Charla Huber News staff

Metchosin is seeing an increase in illegal dumping in the municipality. Many dead-end streets in Metchosin have been illegal makeshift dumps for years, but recently residents have seen an influx of trash left along welltravelled roads. “This is a growing problem,” said Coun. Bob Gramigna. Even public locations such as the Witty’s Lagoon parking lot, off of Metchosin Road, has become a hotspot for dumpers, said Rachel Parker, Metchosin’s municipal clerk. During a July 11 council meeting, Coun. Jo Mitchell pointed out that lately there has been

an abundance of construction material abandoned in the district. About three weeks ago a resident reported seeing a pickup truck travelling throughout the district with a man in the back tossing out roofing materials, Mitchell said. It took a roads contractor an entire day to clean up the trail of roofing tiles. “The cost to Metchosin is increasing,” Mitchell said. “We need to somehow make people aware.” The District spends about $15,000 per year on cleaning up illegally dumped garbage. Some dumpers are moving off of public roads and discarding items such as couches and oil tanks in the District’s public works yard, said Coun. Larry

Tremblay. While large items such as couches and mattresses are a common site, Coun. Moralea Milne mentioned smaller discarded items such as household trash are often ner the roadways too. Milne suggested council work on a way to combat the issue by creating a program like Adopt-A-Road. Parker also said that residents in the area who go out and help pick up trash along the roadways end up paying for the removal of the littered items when they put it in their residential garbage for collection. Council deferred the issue to the highways administration committee for recommendations on the issue.

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Computer scam artists targeting Capital Region Edward Hill News staff

Saanich Police and Telus have issued warnings about scam artists calling people in Greater Victoria and tricking them into installing malicious software on their home computers. Fraud artists often say they are from Microsoft or in some cases Telus and claim they have detected viruses and other weaknesses in a person’s computer. People are directed to specific websites for a “fix,” which typically uploads virus that seeks personal and financial information, and records keystrokes. A 53-year-old woman from Langford, who requested anonymity, said she has received one to two phone calls per week from people purporting

to be Microsoft Windows computer technicians. All had South Asian accents and some admitted they were calling from India, although their numbers displayed California and Colorado area codes. “They tried to get me to type things into the computer,” she said “I may be old but I’m not stupid.” All claimed she had problems with her computer “running slow” or having viruses. She told a few that she didn’t own a computer and they promptly hung up. “It’s a nuisance and a scam, and people should know, especially older people. It bothers me. There are a lot of scams out there.” Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen said victims often agree to pay the caller via PayPal to fix viruses and then allow “secu-

rity software” to be uploaded onto their machine from the Internet. Telus said in a release it is getting reports from customers that scammers were requesting payment via credit card, compromising both the card and the computer. “Offering someone you don’t know remote access to your computer over the Internet is like giving them the keys to your house,” Jantzen said. “Once access is gained, a virus or software can be placed on your computer to monitor what your doing or access your banking information.” Telus says that legitimate companies would already have, and should not need to verify, name or account details. If unsure, hang up and contact the company directly. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Langford Day rolls out Saturday at City Centre helps subsidize sports organization fees for Langford youth. At 6 p.m. a free outdoor concert with beer gardens will begin. Victorian musician Karly Summers will hit the stage. At 7 p.m. the Jimmy D. Lane Band will entertain the crowds with its blues and jazz-style of music. “The lead singer, (Jimmy D. Lane) has recorded with artists like Eric Clapton,” Hassett noted. In previous years Langford Day

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This Saturday from sun up to sun down, Langford will be rocking with excitement. Langford Day, an annual celebration, is back with fun activities bursting from its seams. The day begins with a pancake breakfast hosted by West Shore RCMP at City Centre Park. The breakfast runs from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the meal is by donation. All proceeds will go towards the Tour de Rock. Throughout the day anglers will be fishing in hopes of reeling in the big one for a chance to win the fishing derby. The weigh in will be at 4 p.m. at City Centre Park. Starting at 10 a.m. the Westhills Langford Summer Festival Parade, with 45 floats and entries, will start its journey through town. “We are very happy with the (float) turnout. There are six more than last year,” said Rohan Rupf, marketing director of Keycorp consulting, the lead consultant for Westhills. The parade will leave City Centere Park at 10 a.m. and travel along Langford Parkway, up Jacklin Road, down Goldstream Avenue to Veterans Memorial Parkway to Station Avenue and back to Jacklin, then to Langford Parkway where it will return to the park.

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Rohan Rupf and Bria Gray from Keycorp Consulting show the Westhills entry into Saturday’s Langford Day parade.

Langford Day events: ■ 7 a.m. Pancake breakfast at City Centre Park. ■ 10 a.m. Parade through Langford. ■ 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors and activities at City Centre Park. ■ 4 p.m. Fishing derby weigh-in, City Centre Park. ■ 6 p.m. Free outdoor concert at City Centre Park. Beer garden opens.

From 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., City Centre Park is hosting events, activities and 56 vendors on the property. Free limousine rides, a dunk tank, bouncy castles and a mini train will keep the whole family entertained. All activities are by donation or free of charge. “My kids with probably love the train,” said Jessica Hassett, the park’s event coordinator. “There is a lot of stuff for kids to do.” Games of knee hockey as well as a gymnastic area will be operating giving kids some other fun experiences. All proceeds from the events will go towards the nonprofit society Sport Assist, which

had been a two day-event, but this year it has been condensed into one. “We talked with everyone about the event spread out over two days,” said Gerry St. Cyr, operator of City Centre Park. Most people were keen on having one busy day instead of two “half-full days.” “We’ve been building (Langford Days) up, and it’s finally where it should be with the whole community involved.”

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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held at Town of View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 for the purpose of hearing representations concerning the following proposed amendment: Bylaw No. 804, 2011 proposes to amend the View Royal Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 361, 1999 as follows: • Re-designate lands legally described as LOT 1, SECTION 9, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 31214 (17 Eaton Avenue) from “Single Detached: R-A” to “Clustered Low Density: R-B.” Please see below for a map of the subject property. The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to allow rezoning and a subdivision to create one additional single family residential lot. Bylaw No. 805, 2011 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw 1990, No. 35, as follows: • Rezone the lands legally described as LOT 1, SECTION 9, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 31214 (17 Eaton Avenue) from “One Family Residential: R1-A” to “Comprehensive Development (Mixed Residential – Small Lot): CD-5A.” Please see below for a map of the subject property. The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to allow a subdivision to create one additional single family residential lot.

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Province launches review of gaming grants for charities Jeff Nagel Black Press

A review of how the province shares its gambling profits with community groups must restore slashed grants to former levels and curtail Victoria's ability to interfere in the future, charity advocates say. The Community Gaming Grant Review, announced Monday by Premier Christy Clark, is to deliver a top-to-bottom assessment of the system and determine options to "create certainty and sustainability" for affected non-profits and charities. It will be headed by former Kwantlen University president Skip Triplett. Many groups were outraged in 2009 when the province cut grants to community groups from $156 million to $120 million a year. That was raised to $135 million this spring after Clark took office.

Susan Marsden, president of the B.C. Association for Charitable Gaming, characterized the raid two years ago as an attack on non-profits, particularly those in arts and culture. "They decided they were going to cut out arts and culture entirely, cut environmental groups entirely, cut other groups by 50 per cent and give 100 per cent to their favourite charities," she said. Rich Coleman, the former minister in charge of gaming, defended the cuts as necessary to shore up B.C.'s budget amid a deepening global recession. Marsden accused Coleman of putting his personal anti-arts stamp on the decision and said she hopes the review ensures nothing similar can happen again. "In the short term, we need to get all of the charities funded again to the levels they were in 2008. In the long term, we need to look at stability, at legislation

that enshrines the funding formula,” she said. Marsden praised Clark for delivering on her pledge of a review and said the terms of reference are acceptable — except that Triplett won't report until the end of October. Many non-profit groups are "on life support" after cutting staff and switching to cheaper accommodation, she said. More than two thirds of the $1-billion a year in revenue that comes to the province from gambling goes into general revenue, with another $147 million dedicated to health funding, $82 million shared with cities that host casinos or community gaming centres and the rest is shared with community groups. The review is to collect input from charities, community members, industry reps and local government. For more information, see www.communitygaminggrantreview.gov.bc.ca.

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After warnings of possible arrest and the arrival of a West Shore RCMP officer, he eventually calmed down. At least five rescuers — they described him as “really heavy” — delicately maneuvered him into a stretcher basket and then down the rock cliff face and into a View Royal Fire Rescue boat. He was transferred to hospital. People watching the drama unfold gave the paramedics and firefighters a round of applause after the man was off the cliff. “It went well,” said View Royal firefighter Lieut. Heath Bevan. “It was very challenging from where (the rescue) was in conjunction with the lake.” This is the first serious injury of the summer season at Thetis Lake. Consuming alcohol at Thetis Lake park or any regional park is illegal can result in fines and having the alcohol confiscated. Best Buy – Correction Notice

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A cougar, a deer or a house cat? many people have house cats?" For this reason, Pauwels said the success of tracking cougars in urban settings is quite low, but once the cougar is spotted it always ends up in the same place. “When we are (tracking) them, they’ll end up a tree,” he said. “They are more scared than ever.” Conservation officers usually tranquilize and relocate the big cats away from urban areas. “It’s a pretty traumatic experience to be tranquilized, fall out of tree

and wake up somewhere new,” Pauwels said. “It’s not like the movies. It’s not always a happy experience.” In 18 years on the job, Pauwels has caught about 60 cougars. He stresses that if someone does see a cougar, do not approach it, give it plenty of space and move away slowly. “Never try to run away because that could trigger an attack. Humans are not a known food source to cougars, but if you run, they may then think of you as prey.”

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Cougar calls most often a case of mistaken identity Charla Huber News staff

More often than not it’s just a deer, but growls and the rustle of brown fur moving in the bush has prompted scores of cougar calls to conservation officers this year. The Ministry of Environment conservation office has seen a spike in calls of potential cougar sightings, said conservation officer Peter Pauwels, which goes hand-in-hand with a rising cougar population on Vancouver Island. “Now we are starting to get more (cougar) calls,” Pauwels said. “We know there are a lot of cougars out here, but they are behaving themselves.” The majority of cougar sightings in Greater Victoria are called in from Metchosin, Highlands and Sooke. Bear Mountain has a few cougar dens, but due to the housing construction and golf courses, it’s not likely cougars still live there.

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Once a sighting is reported, conservation officers try to verify it's actually a cougar –– two to three independent sightings help solidify a claim. Since April conservation officers have received 68 cougar calls from the south Island area and verified about 10. Occasionally, cougar sightings are reported at Royal Roads University and West Shore Parks and Recreation, both in Colwood. In early June, someone reported a cougar growling in the bushes at the recreation centre. “There are a lot of animals that growl. We don’t consider that a sighting,” Pauwels said. “Cougars don’t like busy places like West Shore parks and rec.” The rec centre and Royal Roads err on the side of caution. Even if a cougar sighting can’t be proven, they post warnings around the facilities. Every reported sighting is treated as serious and investigated, even though almost 80 to 90 per cent are mistaken identity, Pauwels said. “The biggest thing mistaken for a cougar is deer,” he said. “People see deer moving in the bush and see the brown body

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and think it’s a cougar.” Even Pauwels was mistaken when he saw a dead deer on the side of the road and thought it was cougar. Raccoons in trees and even house cats seen from a distance have been reported as cougars. In most situations conservation officers allow the cougars to the leave the area on their own accord. They might try to catch the cougar if it exhibits unusual behaviour such as being aggressive, approaching people, or killing livestock or pets. Unfortunately, conservation officers had to shoot a young cougar on July 8 in downtown Sidney. That was a rare event. More often conservation officers hire a contractor and his cougar hounds to help track down a cougar’s location. Hounds set out to sniff out a cougar, but there are challenges in finding big cats in a residential area — the dogs are trained to smell “cat." “People don’t know how difficult it is to catch a cougar,” Pauwels noted. “Cougar hounds can’t differentiate between a house cat and a cougar. How

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Daniel Kenneth SMITH

Beau James HEWITT

is wanted for possession of a controlled substance.

is wanted for breach of undertaking or recognizance.

• Weight: 181 lbs. • Height: 5’10” • DOB: Nov. 6, 1978

• Weight: 225 lbs. • Height: 6’1” • DOB: Dec. 9, 1980

Christopher Douglas BARTOS

Anton William RIDDELL

is wanted Canada-wide for breach of parole.

is wanted for trafficking in a controlled substance.

• Weight: 135 lbs. • Height: 5’7” • DOB: June 14, 1992

• Weight: 170 lbs. • Height: 6’1” • DOB: Dec. 7, 1971

Blaine Laurie WICK

Arthur Calvin BRISSEAU

is wanted for breach of probation x4.

is wanted for theft under $5,000.

• Weight: 232 lbs. • Height: 6’3” • DOB: Feb. 14, 1952

• Weight: 201 lbs. • Height: 6’1” • DOB: May 3, 1947

Robin Alfred CAMERON is wanted for assault and fail to appear.

• Weight: 166 lbs. • Height: 6’2” • DOB: March 3, 1948

Jaeson Alan Gerald CYR is wanted for assault causing bodily harm, assault x2, uttering threats and possession of a controlled substance.

• Weight: 243 lbs. • Height: 5’11” • DOB: Oct. 15, 1970

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In the evening of both June 15 (7:41 p.m.) and June 16 (7:10 p.m.), the Subway restaurant at 1568 Fort St. was robbed. In both cases the suspect produced a small knife and demanded $100 from the cashier. It appears the same person committed both robberies. On both occasions he stated he needed the money for his daughter, who was in the hospital and she wasn’t doing very well. The suspect is described as approximated six feet tall, in his 40s, with a short, scruffy beard that was dark mixed with grey. During the first robbery he wore a black baseball hat, sunglasses and a dark green army style jacket. During the second robbery, he wore a beige toque with coloured stripes, sunglasses and a light-coloured jacket.

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Tougher roadside impaired rules here to stay Bar and restaurant owners give up on rejigging law Jeff Nagel Black Press

The provincial government wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t soften its 10-month-old roadside administrative penalties for impaired driving, citing a 50-per-cent drop in drunk driving deaths since the rules took effect. Nor will it embark on a public information campaign previously pledged to help revelers decide how much they can drink before they might exceed the lower blood-alcohol limit of 0.05 if caught behind the wheel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half the number of people have died on the roads as a result of drunk driving based on the statistics we see,â&#x20AC;? Premier Christy Clark told reporters Monday. Preliminary numbers show 30 deaths in alcohol-related crashes in the first seven months of the new regulations, down from an average of 61 fatalities in the same October-to-April period of the previous five years. Police credit the new regulations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the threat of stiff fines and car impoundments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for the improved driving safety record. Police can now impose an immediate penalty on any driver who blows in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;warnâ&#x20AC;? range between 0.05 and 0.08. Instead of issuing a 24-hour suspension or a formal impaired charge, police can impose a 90-day driving ban, a $500 fine and impound the vehicle for 30 days, with the owner on the hook for the towing and storage charges. Former Public Safety Minister Rich Coleman had promised a review of the new rules late last year after the bar and restaurant industry complained of lost business because patrons were drinking less. He had indicated that might lead to an appeal period where drivers caught by police could lodge challenges before the penalties are applied. But no such legislation was tabled this spring. B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president Ian Tostenson said his members now accept that the rules are here to stay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;families firstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; came through from the premier, it was pretty obvious that no one in their right mind was going to say families are important â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and by the way, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to loosen up on the impaired driving penal-

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ties,â&#x20AC;? Tostenson said. Business was down much more steeply in the immediate months after the change, he said. Now, he said, the worst-hit businesses are down perhaps 10 to 12 per cent from before the change, possibly as patrons understand the rules and make alternate arrangements for transportation. He said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also difficult to say how much of the losses stem not from the drunk driving penalties but from consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reluctance to spend due to the sluggish economy or the imposition of the harmonized sales tax. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we just have to adapt and find ways to make (the new rules) work,â&#x20AC;? Tostenson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wish it hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make the best of it.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we just have to adapt and find ways to make (the new rules) work. We wish it hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make the best of it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ian Tostenson B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Assocaition

Attorney General Barry Penner is also counting on the policy change to help decongest B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crowded courts. The shift to police-imposed roadside penalties â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dubbed by some defence lawyers as an effective decriminalization of impaired driving â&#x20AC;&#x201D; means most of those incidents now no longer go into the court system. Penner previously called it a side benefit of the change that should help cut the backlog in the criminal courts. While those punished under the administrative system and not the courts pay a high price up front, they avoid possible court sanctions, including a criminal record, a possible one-year Canada-wide driving restriction as well as potential jail time. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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New realities of drinking, driving C

ount drinking and driving as another element of the 20th century’s car culture that’s been left behind in the 21st century. Earlier this week the province made the obvious decision to keep tough rules introduced 10 months ago that have worked to curb the carnage caused by intoxicated drivers. Across B.C., there have been 30 deaths in a seven month period that averaged 61 fatalities in each of the previous five years. This is more than enough evidence to keep the laws as they are — there had been talk of easing the rules after bars and restaurants complained the laws were too harsh and hurt business. However, while this has been somewhat true, there has also been an evolution in how people think about their drink. Whether switching from boozy beverages to mocktails or planning an alternative way to get home, the general public appears to have adapted to the new reality. Part of this can be attributed to fear of getting caught, but hopefully it also signals a sea change in society. Younger generations have grown up being told about the dangers of drunk driving and their education has rubbed off on older citizens. The glory days of gas guzzlers are long gone and city planners are more and more looking at ways to keep people out of their vehicles. Driving and drinking, once far too common, is also a relic of an past era. Taxis, bus service and even courtesy rides from good Samaratin organizations are now readily available for people who want to go out for a drink and get home without driving. The message is clear: There are options to avoid hitting the road hammered. The law works and it’s time for all B.C. drivers to work with it.

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both celebrated their centennial ikers in their final stretch of this summer, much has been said the 75-kilometre West Coast about making our protected wilderTrail have two questions for ness areas more accesfresh faces approaching sible, particularly to the in the opposite direction: one in 10 Canadians who “How much further to the now live in urban centres. trail head?” and “How are A growing number of you so clean?” Canadians have never set My new hiking boots foot in a national park. were still mud free when While I made the final a tired traveller suggested adjustments to the height turning back: “Do someof my hiking poles and thing else with your vacatugged the waist strap tion,” she urged. But me on my pack extra tight, and four urbanite friends Sam Van Schie I couldn’t help but wonwere sure we’d enjoy a Slice of Life der if the West Coast week with nothing to do Trail will one day fall into but walk with a 30 pound obscurity. backpack. Will future generations willingly I think it’s fair to say that most spend a week in the wild or be satispeople my age would consider this fied having nature narrated to them poor use of precious holiday time. on Planet Earth? Nature, for many twenty-someFrom a conservation perspective, things, was something pushed on fewer people in the parks means us by our parents that we’d now less environmental disturbance. But rather imagine than explore. since moving to the Island seven Tents are for music festivals or years ago, I’ve seen the West Coast weekends on the lake with a well Trail as a right of passage. stocked cooler, not to be carried on I seems like every British Columour back with quick dry clothing bian over the age of 40 I talk to has and dehydrated dinners. hiked it at least once. My aunt once There are, of course, pockets of ran it in a weekend, carrying nothadventurous young people. Among ing but Cup-a-Soup and a garbage them, the energetic employees bag to sleep under. at Robinsons and other outdoors Though inexperienced hikers are stores. They undoubtedly know my advised not to do the trail, it seems type, the Hipster Gone Wild lookto me a good introduction to multiing for an athletic tee in v-neck and day treks. the hiking boots that need the least Purists will tell you it’s not a breaking in. trail, but a hiker’s highway, in part As Parks Canada and BC Parks

because of the number of people that do it — up to 25 permits are handed out per day from each of the two trail heads — and because of all the hiking aids, including ladders and boardwalks. The trail has deluxe composting toilets, bear bins, cable cars, ferries and two restaurants. There’s cell phone service and rescuers in zodiacs to evacuate the injured. Still, seven days of hiking for six to ten hours per day can be described as nothing short of an endurance test. My group started on the easy end, closer to Bamfeild. We had three long-easy days hiking along beaches (including bare foot for a stretch), before hitting the infamous 100-rung ladder section and other challenging terrain closer to Port Renfrew. Counting down the final five kilometres, we couldn’t wait to see civilization again. I’d managed to pick up a nasty stomach virus on Day 3 and one of my companions was hobbling from blisters-turnedgaping-open wounds. Even the healthy among us were exhausted and we’d become the ones asking passing hikers how far to the trail head. Still, we finished the trail triumphant and over a well-deserved dinner at Canoe Club agreed, we’d definitely do it again. news@goldstreamgazette.com —Sam Van Schie is a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette.

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Funding cuts, HST drive uncertainty in B.C. I

t’s been a chaotic and challeng- more programs mean families are scrambling to cope. My staff ing time at the legislature over and I hear about it every day at the last few months. our Esquimalt-Royal The uncertainty around Roads community the harmonized sales office. tax and mixed messages The extra burden brought by a new premier brought by the HST who makes up policy on has pushed up prices the fly have left British on many goods and Columbians wondering services, and made it what is coming next. harder to make ends This government meet. loves to talk about putThe HST is a masting “families first,” but I sive tax shift from hear from families in our Maurine big business onto community every day Karagianis the backs of families, who feel their priorities consumers and small are not being addressed. MLA Report business. With the Our communities are in HST, you pay more urgent need of help. and get less in health care, educaCuts to services provided by tion and other services. I cannot Community Living B.C., crisis justify it, and I don’t believe my lines, victim services and many

constituents can either.

Family-supporting jobs What we do need are familysupporting jobs, and my colleague John Horgan (MLA Juan de Fuca) and I have called on the provincial government to stand up for our region and make sure that shipbuilding jobs come here and stay here. In the next few weeks, the federal government is going to make a decision on $35 billion in shipbuilding contracts under its national shipbuilding procurement strategy. B.C. has the infrastructure and the skilled work force to renew Canada’s naval and coast guard fleet, and the Esquimalt shipyard is the place much of the work

should happen. One spin-off benefit from a successful Seaspan tender would be to build capacity for the West Coast industry to bid on B.C. Ferries tenders for new passenger vessel construction. That way we can avoid a repeat of our jobs going to foreign companies, as the BC Liberal government did when it built new ferries in Germany.

Seeking our fair share It’s a relief to see the improvements to the Island Highway corridor in View Royal complete, and that bottleneck relieved at last. But it’s only one piece of the network, and we need to move forward with building additional transportation capacity including LRT and commuter rail along

the E&N corridor. Long term, we must give commuters options and reduce the number of vehicles on our roadways. Otherwise we will be living in perpetual gridlock. We must get a fair share of our tax dollars for infrastructure. Priorities include a replacement for old and tired Belmont high school, affordable housing, clean and properly funded health care, adequate resources for the school system, and an affordable ferry system that works. The solutions are available; we just need a government that understands the urgency, and is willing to move decisively. maurine.karagianis.mla@leg.bc.ca —Maurine Karagianis (NDP) is the MLA for Esquimalt-Royal Roads.

LETTERS Shift government offices to Langford From time to time I am caught in the traffic congestion leading into Victoria. Only by re-scheduling my day can I avoid it. It seems that many commuters are government workers heading to their downtown offices and home again at the end of the day. Does it not make sense for some of these offices to re-locate into empty office spaces in the West Shore? Would this not remove thousands of cars from the TransCanada Highway beyond the Langford turn offs? It may seem simplistic, but fewer downtown commuters should mean fewer cars funneling into Victoria. Larry Smeltzer Langford

Who is paying for the Blue Boat? Re: Trading gridlock for a ferry ride, News, July 8, 2011. While I am delighted that CFB Esquimalt is lessening the carbon load by providing a ferry service for its personnel, I wonder about the fairness? Please tell me they pay for it, or that it is classed as a taxable benefit. This is a question your reporter apparently failed to ask. It is fine that one sailor is saving $60 a week but are the poor stiffs caught in the Colwood Crawl footing the bill for this? Anne Moon Victoria

Transit vital to senior citizens Re: Think of seniors in transit plans, Our View, July 6, 2011. Bravo! Thank you for so accu-

rately expressing the problems facing seniors when their driving privileges are withdrawn. One year ago, just before my 80th birthday, I attended an appointment with my doctor to complete the form sent by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (OSMV). After the usual physical tests, the doctor suddenly presented me with a cognitive assessment test. This was given without any explanation as to its purpose. I failed it by a small margin, which prompted the doctor to write on my OSMV sheet that I was cognitively impaired and had memory loss. I was also required to pay $75 for this interview. After my birthday came and went I began to get a series of form letters from the OSMV. These letters were uninformative (I was told to contact something called DriveAble, but no information was given as to how to do this), vaguely menacing, in one case, and demeaning. One of the letters stated that I would be considered “a public menace” if I did not hand in my licence.

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I did take the DriveAble computer touch test and eventually, the road test‚ the latter taken in a car and in pouring rain. Never was I informed of whatever mistakes I might have made. The OSMV cancelled my licence while I was on holiday. This whole situation so enraged me that I felt that my health was being compromised. The past year has “trained” me to use public transportation. It is not easy for one accustomed to being independent to take three to four times longer to get to most destinations, using at least two buses and frequently having to wait 15 to 20 minutes between buses. It is not easy to have to ask relatives and friends to cart me around. And bus fares are increasing. To be fair, I did not particularly like driving anymore and was preparing myself to surrender my licence by driving at offpeak periods, only in daytime and only when necessary. My apartment faces Shelbourne Street and in the last five or six years, this street has become a freeway for rapidly moving cars. The dirt and noise of traffic continues unabated until 3 a.m. I have recommendations to make to the powers that be: 1. Reduce the number of vehicles on the roads. 2. Test all drivers at regular intervals. 3. The OSMV should treat people as individuals, not digits, and should be more careful with their communications. Mary Shelton Saanich

We have a premier who’s running around spending money like an election has been called, an opposition leader who promises more spending and a perfect example in Greece as to what happens when you spend more than you bring in. As that country found out, there’s

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Going on vacation? Leave your home safe and secure. Summer vacation time is here, and many of us are planning on going away and enjoying some well-deserved relaxation. However, vacationing away leaves your home vulnerable to breakins and theft-related crimes. A burglary can shatter your peaceof-mind and destroy your family’s sense of security. As you know, prevention is better than cure, so it helps to know what thieves are looking for and how to avoid common mistakes when leaving your home unattended.

• Install motion detector lights outside to ensure the perimeter of your house is well lit. • Organize or participate in a community watch program. Don’ts • Leave a message on your answering machine saying that you aren’t at home.

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WESTHILLS LANGFORD DAYS Festival July 16 at City Centre Park. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Parade at 10 a.m. Vendors, rides and activities 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Concert and beer garden 6 to 8 p.m. LANGFORD SUMMER FESTIVAL fishing derby for youth 16 and under, July 16. Weigh in at 4 p.m. at City Centre Park. Sign up at Langford city hall or at

www.cityoflangford.ca. MOUNT FINLAYSON MADNESS charity hike. See how many hikes you can do between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on July 16. See www.finhike.org for information and to register. FRUIT TREE PRUNING lessons, Royal Roads University orchard, July 16, 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Park in Mews parking lot.

• Let newspapers and mail pile up. Ask someone you trust to collect your newspapers and mail daily while you are away.

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Most burglars home check for four insurance with things: something worth stealing, JaneLLa easy access to the WiLson house, low visibility, and a home that is unoccupied. If all of these conditions are met, your home is an easy target. Although not fool-proof, these quick do’s and don’ts will go a long way towards protecting your home and your belongings. Do’s • Fool thieves by making your home look occupied at all times. Use light timers, or timers for the TV or a radio. • Change the pattern of the lights you leave on when you’re away. Always leaving the same light on could tip-off thieves and signal you aren’t home. • Maintain an everyday appearance by leaving some curtains and blinds open. • Turn down the volume on your phone ringer and answering machine so they can’t be heard outside. • Keep outside gates locked. • Keep the door between the garage and the house locked.

PEEK UNDER ROCKS and search in waves at witty’s Lagoon drop in event, July 16, 10 a.m. to noon. Enter at the Tower Point parking lot. GOLDSTREAM STATION FARMERS’ market runs Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bryn Maur Road. See www. goldstream stationmarket.ca. CANADIAN TIRE AT Westshore Town Centre is accepting gently used clothing, linens and cloth goods, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

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• Leave a key hidden outside under a flower pot or window sill. Thieves know where to look!

OPEN HEARTS ADULT day care free gardening workshop for people with dementia and caregivers, July 17, 1 to 4 p.m., 647 Kelly Rd. in Colwood.

• Leave tools or ladders outside which can be used to gain access to your home. • Leave valuable items in clear view of the windows. Also, ask someone you trust to “house sit”, especially if you plan to be away for an extended period of time. If possible, leave an itinerary and contact details with a reliable neighbour, friend, or family member. Ask them to ‘keep an eye’ on your home and report anything suspicious to police.

WESTSHORE MOTOCROSS PARK MX Ride for the Cure, July 17, racing 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., behind Western Speedway at 2207 Millstream Rd.

Finally, remember to ensure your insurance coverage is up to date. Contact BCAA to learn more about BCAA Home Insurance and how to protect your home and belongings.

METCHOSIN POULTRY AND other small farm animal swap, July 17, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4495 Happy Valley Rd, at the old Metchosin elementary grounds.

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Audit flags gaps in policing B.C. environmental reviews Jeff Nagel Black Press

B.C.'s environmental assessment process is failing to properly oversee certified major projects or ensure that promised work to make up for damage to the environment is actually carried out. That's the finding of B.C. Auditor General John Doyle, whose newly released audit plants a big red flag over monitoring work done by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). "Adequate monitoring is not occurring and follow-up evaluations are not being conducted," Doyle said in the audit, adding that means the EAO can't guarantee that requirements to mitigate damage are working. The audit includes a series of recommendations intended to strengthen the process. Environmental groups say the findings show the assessment process is simply a rubber stamp for industry. "We’ve been worried for a long time about the lack of environmental oversight in this province,” Sierra Club BC executive director George Heyman said.

“This report confirms that the situation is worse than we suspected.” Premier Christy Clark recently criticized the federal government’s decision to reject the Fish Lake mine proposal, saying that B.C. has a strong environmental assessment regime and the contentious Prosperity mine should proceed. The B.C. EAO had issued an environmental certificate for the mine that was later overturned by Ottawa on grounds the mine would harm fish and wildlife habitat and infringe First Nations rights. NDP environment critic Rob Fleming called it a damning report that shows government cuts to monitoring and enforcement have left proponents self-reporting on their own work. "Standards are utterly meaningless without monitoring and enforcement," he said. The report also noted the EAO doesn't formally track certified project conditions and commitments for compliance and lacks mechanisms for enforcement. Of 219 projects that have entered the environmental assessment process since 2005, 115 have been approved and 15 were determined to not require assessment while just one was refused certification.

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Paint-In: chance for artists to shine Shelley Lipke News staff

Nature landscape painter Jeffrey Boron remembers his first experience with the TD Art Gallery Moss Street Paint-In. “It’s like being put into a carnival of light and colour,” he said. “It gives an artist a feeling (that) ‘yes, it does matter what I’m doing. Look at all these people who have come out to see my work.’” For Boron, who will participate in his sixth Paint-In this Saturday (July 16), the creative process began at age six. He remembers sitting at the dining room table painting tree after tree until his family asked, ‘Why don’t you paint something else?’ “I guess where I grew up, trees were a significant part of the landscape,” said Boron of the towering elm trees in Southern Ontario. Each year he strives to complete 100 paintings. As an avid outdoor and marine enthusiast, he never has a shortage of subjects. “I paint generally very heavy – Impressionistic, you may say. I describe my work as Canadian

Landscape painter Jeffrey Boron works on a large canvas in his studio, in advance of tomorrow’s (July 16) Moss Street Paint-In. Shelley Lipke/ News staff

West Coast Impressionism. “Primarily I’m looking for light. If I’m walking along and I see something that hits me with light, or contrast between dark and light and colour, I always have my camera with me to take photo references. If I am painting outside I know when the camas lilies should be blooming, so I might go to Uplands Park to paint them.” Although he’s used watercolours and acrylics before, these

days he’s sticks with oils, due to their vibrancy and texture and the feel of the medium in his strokes. Each year the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria receives hundreds of submissions from artists who want to be part of the Paint-In. Last year more than 35,000 visitors wandered up and down Moss Street between Dallas Road and Fort Street, mingling with artists and viewing their paintings, sculptures, pottery and carvings and

taking in mini-workshops and performances. Getting accepted is a competitive process. There are 150 artists allowed each year, 25 per cent of whom are new or emerging artists selected by a jury. “I am astonished every year that we have been able to keep that practice up,” said event co-ordinator Mary-Ellen Threadkell. “As you can imagine, there are always disappointed artists who don’t make it in, but there are many stories of success following multiple applications. The gallery and the artists want the Paint-In to represent the best of the year’s applicants.” Paper machier sculpture artist Jen Wright is excitedly gearing up for her first year at Paint-In, where she’ll display her sculptures and paintings. She crafts a range of pieces reflecting peace, such as a dog stretching or a sleeping horse. “I am thrilled to be included in the Moss Street Paint-In. I’m busy getting organized. It’s hard to decide what to bring. I’m worried that I’ll leave some crucial tool

behind and have trouble demonstrating,” she said. “I’m hoping to have fun and get a chance to share my work.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Carr-inspired contest invites varying genres A new visual arts competition aims to reignite the region’s love affair with Emily Carr. The Underlying Spirit, spearheaded by the Victoria College of Art and held in partnership with various other local arts and cultural organizations, offers an opportunity to pay homage to the legendary West Coast artist. “We really are in the long-standing tradition of West Coast art here,” said college director Peter Such. “Our whole feeling is we are a world art centre that hasn’t been recognized as that – a whole, big art culture.” The competition, which is free to enter and open to visual artists from painters to sculptors and all mediums in between, was inspired by a line from Carr’s journal: “There is something bigger than fact: the underlying spirit, all it stands for, the mood, the vastness, the wildness.” The judges will be looking not for replications of Carr’s art, Such said, but works that embody the connection she felt from her natural and cultural surroundings on the West Coast. “I like anything that inspires an awe and beauty, and reflects the people’s environment and society and culture and personality – and also adds a fresh understanding of human life.” Such will be joined on the judges panel by wellknown arts figures Kerry Mason, Martin Segger, Fran Willis and Michael Warren, as well as Emily Carr House manager Jan Ross. The top 35 works will be shown at Madrona Gallery starting Sept. 9. From there, the top three pieces will receive prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $250 for third. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Aug. 19. See entry details at www.vca.ca/the_underlying_spirit or call 250598-5422 or email info@vca.ca. editor@oakbaynews.com

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M6 Security thrives on the challenge of doing things differently – embracing the proverbial “out-of-the-box” approach to critical thinking, and finding solutions for their home and business clients. It’s a philosophy that has served them well in the Victoria offices of the family-run company, which painstakingly refurbished an old building at the corner of William Street and Esquimalt Road into a funky office that embraces both its heritage and its current hightech role. Originally a bakery built in 1908, the property also housed a second building – the stable for the horses that would have delivered the baking and brought in supplies. Later, between the wars, the buildings would become home to a toy factory, creating toy soldiers for children wanting to re-create the battles from the war front. Unfortunately, the lead left over from those efforts also meant a four-month remediation of the property, as part of the renovations. The results, however, are nothing less that extraordinary, highlighted by a Heritage Restoration honour for M6 Security Corporation from the Com-

mercial Building Awards. Remnants of these early incarnations of the building have been preserved here and there. In addition to the carefully refurbished brick walls and a whitewashed tongue-and-groove ceiling, iron works that would have been used to secure the horses today add a touch of historical whimsy to the high-tech setting. Behind the outer office’s brick walls, fir timbers and custom barnBefore style doors with stable-inspired hardware, is a series of separate rooms housing the cutting-edge electronics systems that are the cornerstone of the company’s work. In one corner, bright with windows, high ceilings and bold colours, is the European-inspired company kitchen, designed for gathering and relaxing...and getting revitalized for the work ahead. The refurbishment of the historic building points to Swiss-born owner Willy Disler’s appreciation of the European model of taking the best of both the historic and the modern and integrating them into communities that

The high-tech M6 Security is perfectly at home in this refurbished and reinvented VicWest building. are both functional and visually inspiring. Modern, urban-style metal light fixtures, for example, are perfectly in tune with the Deco-style tilework, heavy beams and woodwork, some original, some designed to look it. In the charming third-floor upper apartment that accommodates staff on visits from Vancouver or Kelowna, or even family members in for a visit, the remains of bakery shoots can still be seen, where flour would have been dropped form the attic storage area to

the bakery below. When Disler purchased the building, it housed a number of artists, many who still have their studios on the middle floor – at one point during its colourful existence a fur vault for the Hudson’s Bay Company. The heavy iron door still allows entry to the now bright, airy space that offers room for several painters to pursue their passion. The incorporation of art into the building was a natural for Cont. on page 19

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Behind Victoria’s oldest triathlon Elk Lake home to Self-Transcendence triathlon since 1980 Travis Paterson News staff

Thirty years later, Sumitra McMurchy didn’t see it coming. The 83-year-old race director sat in the grass of Elk Lake’s Hamsterley Beach, right where the Self-Transcendence Triathlon and Duathlon finish line will be on July 31. Triathlons were something new when McMurchy volunteered to help with the Sri Chinmoy triathlon in 1981. Yet there’s already been a handful of triathlons this summer, including a half-Ironman at Elk Lake on June 18. But it’s the Self-Transcendence, commonly known as “the Sri,” that was first in town and is the longest running in Canada. “Back then (1981), I heard what was going on and I thought ‘Oh boy, it’s pretty extreme isn’t it?,” McMurchy said. The triathlon was one of many short

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and ultra-distance, or extreme race events organized by the Victoria chapter of international Sri Chinmoy centres for meditation. But it’s the triathlon that’s become a banner of Victoria’s high-performance culture, and the Sri Chinmoy organization was at the forefront of the sport’s early days.

“Obviously it isn’t just me. It’s a lot of us, over 100 volunteers every year,” McMurchy said. “Nearly everyone who is part of the Sri Chinmoy Victoria meditation centre has a job and we get helpers from Vancouver and Seattle.” Sixty people have already signed up for the newly added sprint distance, a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5km run. The sprint is half the distance of the Self-Transcendence’s traditional Olympic triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Both begin and end at Hamsterley Beach, as does the duathlon (a 5km run, 40km bike and 10km run).

Taking it on the chin A medal from the 30th annual triathlon at Elk Lake is embedded in the Hamsterley Beach monument. With an entire industry and subculture built around the sport, “A lot of people might be surprised to see just who it is organizing the Self-Transcendence event,” said Paraja St. Pierre, a race volunteer since 1989.

event at the National Junior Track and Field Championships at the University of Manitoba, July 8-10, made Team Canada. Recent high school grads Adam Keenan (Lambrick Park) and Zarria Storm (Oak Bay High), both of Pacific Athletics track and field club, won gold in the hammer throw and silver in the heptathlon, respectively. The other three are all coming off their rookie season with the University of Victoria Vikes. Jenna van Vliet will represent Canada in the women’s 1,500 metre, Ryan Cassidy in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase and

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Fighters and fans get close Armoury an intimate venue for Summer Slugfest V Travis Paterson News staff

When Alex Tribe steps into the ring inside the Bay Street Armoury on Saturday night, he won’t feel alone. Fans who crowd the armoury’s upper landing for Summer Slugfest V have the opportunity of a bird’s eye view just metres above the ring. Tribe will go toe-to-toe with Jason “the Jackal” Szakal of Kamloops for the International Kickboxing Federation’s junior Canadian welterweight belt. “We had it here 15 years ago and fighters said it was like the crowd was right on top of them, right in the ring,” said Slugfest organizer Stan Peterec. “You don’t get that intimate of an event anywhere.” Fighting for his second national title in a matter of months is a quick turn of events for Tribe. Three months ago the 19-year-old Saanich kid stepped in as a late opponent against local karate instructor Leigh Mueller, and won. The match was supposed to give 29-year-old Mueller a shot at the ISKA belt until Tribe took the fight. “Winning the (International Kickboxing Sport Association) was an eye-opener, especially coming in late,” Tribe said. “Everybody respects Mueller. This time I’ve been training even harder. I’m ready.” Tribe should be quicker and more technical than Szakal. According to Peterec, Szakal will be bigger and carry a bit more power. It’s the headline match out of 14 amateur kickboxing, boxing and mixed martial arts fights. The

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Kickboxer Alex Tribe, photographed outside the Bay Street Armoury, will be fighting for the IKF Junior Welterweight Canadian title at Summer Slugfest V, Saturday night. night also features a king of the ring kickboxing tournament that will see one fighter emerge from four. Slugfest is an annual event for Peterec but it’s been 15 years since he held an event at the armoury. “People ask why we don’t go in the big arenas. This has atmosphere unlike anything.” Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7 p.m. sports@vicnews.com

Slugfest card Boxing: Joel Conway vs. Terry Strawson

Ben Lee vs. Raj Somal Brian Colwell vs. Tyler Clarke Joe Walker vs. Palvir Atwal MMA: Josh Williams vs. Dan Laughey Parker Lang vs. A. Diaz Ron Pears vs. Dillon Brown Sanjeev Sharma vs. Tom McCormick Kickboxing: David Lee vs. Navid Mirzary Rob Doerksen vs. Lancy Robertson Kickboxing king of the ring: Chase Ingalls, Corey Hastings, Ian Rozylo, Todd Mabbot.

Jr. Shamrocks jump ahead in playoffs A commanding lead to open the game gave the Victoria junior Shamrocks a 16-9 victory over the Nanaimo Timbermen in game 1 of the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League playoff series at Bear Mountain Arena on Tuesday night. Victoria held leads of 7-2 and 15-6 as Karsen Leung, Jesse King and Brody Eastwood each had hat tricks. Leung tabbed four assists and King had threemore. Luke Acton had a six point game and Jake Emms a five point game but the biggest goal by Mitch Meilleur, the first of his junior-A career. Cory Mayzes stopped 32 of 41 shots in net. Game 2 of the best-of-three series was in Nanaimo on Thursday. If necessary, game 3 goes at Bear Mountain Arena at 5 p.m. on Saturday (July 16).

Eagles soar as midget-B Island lacrosse champs “Just Across from Campbell River on Quadra Island”

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The midget-B Victoria-Esquimalt Eagles lacrosse team are Island champs. The Eagles defeated the Campbell

River Ravens 7-4 on Sunday for the Island championship, a one-game affair. It’s the final year of minor lacrosse for the 16, 16-year-old players on the team, and they’re going out in style, with a berth in the midget-B provincials in Coquitlam, July 22 to 24. The team also has five 15-year-olds. Victoria-Esquimalt earlier swept both the Saanich Tigers and Oceanside Sharks in their best-of-three playoff series. Graeme Bates led the Eagles past the Ravens with three goals in the final while goalie Kiefer Hagedorn was “outstanding” in net, stopping 41 shots, said coach Mark Hackwell. “We had the lowest goals against average, and the lowest penalty minutes. We’re a very disciplined team, a class act and its been a pleasure to coach them.” The Eagles owned a regular season record of 12 wins and two ties in 14 games, second place behind Campbell River. Recently the Eagles went undefeated at the Penticton Barnburner midget-B tourney, defeating the Semiahmoo Rock 5-1 in the final. The organization draws from Victoria, Esquimalt, Oak Bay and View Royal.

To support the trip to provincials the team is holding a fundraiser at M&M Meats (Fort Street and Foul Bay Road) on Saturday (July 16) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lacrosse provincials at West Shore, Peninsula Four classes of bantam lacrosse (13-14) provincials are happening in Colwood, Victoria and Saanichton this weekend. Co-hosted by the Juan de Fuca and Peninsula minor lacrosse associations, Juan de Fuca represents with one team in the six-team bantam-A1 provincials, and two more in the bantam-B provincials. Saanich and Peninsula each have a team in the bantam-A2 provincials and Peninsula has one team in the bantam-C provincials. Games started on Wednesday and run until Sunday at Bear Mountain Arena, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Panorama Recreation Centre.. Bronze and gold medal finals start at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, with the A1 gold final at 3:30 p.m., all at Panorama. sports@vicnews.com

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Lawn bowling Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club held the Beckwith Scotch Pairs Tournament, July 4 to 6 Winner: Donna Adamowicz & Bill Ward 2 game winner: Floyd Ruttan & Suzanne Bailey 1 game winner: Evelyn Houston & Eric Elin Victoria Lawn Bowling Club held the Jean Wright Triples Mixed Tournament, July 8 to 10 3 Game Winners: Joan Little, Lydia Mills, Garry Wilson 2 Game Winners: Vera Greelman, Eileen Holmes, Carol Langston 1 Game Winners: Terry Delaney, Ellin McCarthy, Laura Dempsey

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Twelve-year-old Emily Schmidt led Saanich Boardworks diving team with three golds at the Speedo Junior National Diving Championships in Pointe-Claire, Que., July 6 to 10. Schmidt’s three golds made her the easy pick as outstanding diver for her age group (12-13), winning the 10-metre platform, and the 3m and 1m springboards. The event was also Rachel Kemp’s last as a junior. She earned a bronze with 423.35 points, a step back from her recentsecond-overall finish at the senior nationals. Bryden Hattie and Aidan Faminoff each took silver – Hattie in the men’s 11-and-under platform with 226.95 points and Faminoff on the men’s 12-13 platform with 351.5 points. Hattie’s 15-year-old sister Courtney Hattie (358.45) placed seventh in the girls 16- 18-year-old 10m platform. sports@vicnews.com

Shamrocks player, Waxmen field lacrosse team named to national hall of fame For 13 years Chris Prat played a prolific junior and senior lacrosse in Victoria, and now he’s going to the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Prat helped the Shamrocks to two Mann Cups, 1997 and 1999. He’s one of four being inducted as box lacrosse players. He joins this year’s team entry, the Victoria Royal Waxmen/Seaspray. The field lacrosse club toured and played tournaments from 1980-98. The Waxmen/Seaspray club was originally part of a fiveteam field lacrosse league designed to develop Canadian talent for the 1982 world championships. The team became an unstoppable machine featuring the talents of Tom Marechek, Paul and Gary Gait, Kevin Alexander, Ron McNeil, Larry Bell and Art Webster, among others. It won 11 Canadian National Ross Cups, seven Western States Tournament titles, and three North American Brogden Cup championships. sports@vicnews.com

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The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher. The Morning Star, one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star. The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988. The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ďŹ nancial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace. If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca

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BURGER KING Victoria is currently hiring Full-Time Food Counter Attendants. Mature candidates & students welcome to apply. Must be flexible and able to work various shifts incl. days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Wages $11.35 per hour. 1681 Island Hwy.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Western Forest Products Inc.

AREA PLANNER

THE POSITION: WFP is currently seeking an Area Planner to join our Holberg Forest Operation located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy. Port Hardy, a welcoming community of just under 5,000 people is at the northern end of beautiful Vancouver Island and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Found in the heart of a wilderness paradise Port Hardy is brimming over with recreational opportunities for kayakers, bird watchers, canoeists, cyclists, divers, hikers, hunters, and fresh or salt water sports ďŹ shers. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Reporting to the Operations Planner, this full time position will be a critical role in Holbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning Department. Key functions of an Area Planner include, but are not limited to the following abilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Provide leadership in safety and stewardship for members in the Planning Department â&#x20AC;˘ Complete and manage budgets, contributing to timber development for an annual cut of 550,000 M3 â&#x20AC;˘ Block development planning â&#x20AC;˘ Contractor and staff supervision (layout, cruising, terrain, bridge designs, post harvest assessments, etc.) â&#x20AC;˘ Timber sort and block margin forecasting â&#x20AC;˘ Liaison with First Nations â&#x20AC;˘ Work in collaboration with other Planning team members to complete road permit and cutting permit applications â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance and deactivation plans preparation â&#x20AC;˘ Complete harvest instructions, road instructions â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain a dynamic working team environment, complete with sharing of information, ideas, creativity and support for challenging the status quo â&#x20AC;˘ Provide leadership in meeting WFPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EMS and sustainable forest management responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure that all team members conduct themselves professionally, ethically and treat all individuals and organizations with respect â&#x20AC;˘ Proven ability to work in a team environment â&#x20AC;˘ Good communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Extraordinary personal standards and expectations â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a degree or diploma in forestry from a recognized post-secondary institution and be a registered (RPF, RFT) in good standing with the ABCFP â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to withstand the demands of coastal ďŹ eld work â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with CENFOR (GENUS), ROAD ENG, Forest Ops, Plant Wizard and Survey Wizard would be considered an asset. Lesser qualiďŹ ed candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered for alternate positions. THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive beneďŹ t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Friday, July 22, 2011 Reference Code: Area Planner, HFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

COUNSELLING

A. T. MALCOLM & ASSOCIATES INC. REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGISTS & COUNSELLORS We are pleased to welcome psychologist Dr. Lise McLewin, Registered Psychologist, into our practice. Her services include psychoeducational assessments related to child development, learning disabilities, and attentional disorders; and therapeutic interventions related to development, learning, and mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, social skills, and behavioural concerns. Contact Information: # 218 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 284 Helmcken Road, Victoria, BC, V9B 1T2 (View Royal Square) Tel: (250) 727-7060 â&#x20AC;˘ Toll Free: (877) 727-7060 Fax: (250) 727-7061 Email: lmclewin@drmalcolm.ca or reception@drmalcolm.ca For details regarding our other services see www.drmalcolm.ca

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HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking the following positions : • Hoe Chucker/Loader Operator • Boom Man • A Frame Dump Machine Operator • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hook tender • Boom Man • Chaser • 2nd Loader/Buckerman • 980 Dryland Sort Operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD CONKEIRA Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 845 Goldstream Ave, Langford Food Counter Attendant Full Time/Shift work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $10.80/hr + benefits Apply at store Fax: 250-478-3003

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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SUITES, LOWER

CUTIE Celia is ready, just 11 wks old, $450.Good with kids, CKC reg, vet checked,dewormed and vaccinated , shots taken, coming with registration papers. s.wallace43@yahoo.com

3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188

4 BDRM MOBILE Home, on 2055 Koksilah Rd. $975.+ util. Aug. 1. Call Mel 250-597-0617 talltimbermhp@live.com

GORDON HEAD$485. 1 bdrm and washroom, all util’s incld’d, NS/NP, furnished. Call 250-744-9405 or 250-5077387.

HOMES FOR RENT

HIGH QUADRA self cont 2bdrm grnd lvl, w/d ns/np $1050 utils incl (250)479-4254

FREE KITTENS. to a good home. Call (250)479-2179.

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE WANTED: ANTIQUES, books, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, Call 250-655-0700.

APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

BICYCLES ADULT KUWAHARA X-country bike, 21sp with fenders, as new cond $400. 250-595-1675

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Admin Assistant Trainees Needed! Professionally trained Administrators needed! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-512-7116

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

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

MEDIUM Duty Truck dealership in the Vancouver area requires a Parts & Services Manager. You must be experienced and have the ability to increase business by building an effective team and delivering exceptional customer service. Our company offers a competitive pay package with excellent benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Apply in confidence: candidates@look.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Jour- neyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

FREE ITEMS FREE: 2 computer monitors, good condition. Call 250-4773147. FREE: KITCHEN stove, in good condition, beige. Call 383-6776. FREE: MUSTANG floater jackets, ladies large and mans extra large. 250-727-0819.

FRIENDLY FRANK 24 JAM & Jelly canning jars w/lids, $7. Ironing board, aqua colour, $12. 250-595-3070. BATHROOM VANITY, with granite top, solid wood, new, $99. Call 250-478-3797. EXECUTIVE STYLE office chair, dark grey, adjustable, good cond, $30. 250-590-0030 TOILET SET, in good condition, $60 obo. Call 250-4722474.

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

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660 SIDNEY: 2 bdrm Rancher, completely remodeled, nice yard & patio, close to town, $450,000. (604)836-5407.

HOMES WANTED

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LOTS 31 LOT subdivision in Nanaimo now for sale, all view lots Mnt/oceans. Easy to build, Geotech is done. For more information contact (604)8895402 sandhu_p@hotmail.com

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MORTGAGES 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

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PARKING LOT Estate, New & Used Furniture Sale. Beds, mattresses, tools, hdwe patio furn. BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney buyandsave.ca We buy, sell trade. Mon-Sat, 9-5. Visa, M/C.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RENT-TO-OWN NO MORTGAGE REQUIRED! Want a Gorgeous Langford Home but have bad credit or self-employed? Bank won’t give you a mortgage? We will “rent-to-own” you this 3 bdrm, 3 bath, Luxury Home, right beside School at 995 Acadian Rd. Pets OK! Rent $2,000 - $2,500 Deposit Required.

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

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET

FOR SALE BY OWNER JAMES BAY: Dallas Rd. Water, Mnt view beautiful lrg 1 bdrm condo, 906sqft, recently reno’d. Inclds parking, sauna, workshop, comm. rm., storage. $265,000. (778)6790634, keith.lewis@shaw.ca

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.

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD 2 BDRM- W/D, F/S, inclds hydro/heat/water. Near bus. NS/NP. Avail Aug 1. $1050. (250)474-6074. C. SAANICH, 2 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet area, N/S,N/P, $1100, (immed) 250-858-4645 GLEN LAKE area, cozy 1 bdrm in quiet home. utils incl. ns/np, refs, avail Aug 1. $780 mo. (250)474-4682. LANGFORD- 2BDR Bsmt Ste on Quiet Culdesac NS NP Sep Entr Util incl $1000 250-4791893

LANGFORD 1-BDRM. Brand new, 1 parking spot In suite laundry, lake views. N/P. Avail now. $950. inclds utils. (250)474-5885, (250)884-9624 LANGFORD. 1-BDRM newly reno’d ground-level suite. Sep. deck & entrance. $850. inclds utils. N/S, pets neg. Ref’s req’d. Owner (250)478-5327. LANGFORD: 2 bdrm, W/D, F/P, NS/NP. $1100 incld’s util’s. Call (250)220-5907. MARIGOLD AREA, 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet, N/S, N/P, $750, (immed), 250-727-6217. SIDNEY, 2 bdrm bsmt suite, 1 bath, priv ent, $1150 utils incl, avail Aug. 1, 250-665-6987. SOOKE- LRG new 2 bdrm, , W/D, 4 appls, close to amens, N/S. Refs. $1000 inclds utils. Avail Now. (250)294-0874. VIEW ROYAL- 2 bdrms, shared laundry. N/S. 1 small pet ok. $1100 inclds hydro. (250)658-4735. WALKING DISTANCE to West Shore Centre- lrg 1 bdrm suite, shared laundry. NS/NP $750 utils incld. Avail July 15 or Aug 1. 250-478-7850.

SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY, BRIGHT bach, $700 large view, priv deck. N/S, N/P. Avail Aug. 1. Call 250656-1672 or 250-884-4159.

WANTED TO RENT LOOKING FOR 1 bdrm furnished cottage on water for about $1000. Utils incld’d, TV/web. I’m reno’ing my place have 1 adult dog, 1 pup, both well behaved. (250)217-3000.

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GARAGE SALES

FOR LEASE 18,000 sq. ft., heavy industrial, M3 zoned lot, fully fenced. $1500/mo or will sell 1/2 interest in full acre. Also we sell portable metal buildings for boats, RV’s etc., any size. Ted (250)216-3262.

BROADMEAD, 1037 Valewood Trail, Sat, July 16, 10am-2pm. Household & kitchen, toys and much more. COLWOOD- 3339 ACEMINK Rd, Sat, July 16, 9am-2pm. Dishes, patio stuff & lots more. COLWOOD, 421 Tipton Ave., Sat, July 16, 8am-12pm. MultiFamily Garage Sale. ESQUIMALT1000 DUNSMUIR Rd, Sat, July 16, 7am11pm. FAIRFIELD- 1231 McKenzie St, Sat, July 16, 9am-12noon, 3 households, variety of items GLEN LAKE- 3167 Glen Lake Rd (just off Sooke Rd) Sat & Sun, July, 16 & 17, 9am-2:30. Collectibles, furniture, crystal, sm appliances dishes & more. LANGFORD- 2954 ROBALEE Place, Sat, July 16, 9am-2pm. LANGFORD: 817 Goldstream Ave. (Jesken Aerie; non-profit Assisted Living Facility), Sat., July 16th, 11:30-4:30, with BBQ from 11:30-2:30. Garage and bake sale fundraiser. LANGFORD- 986 GLENVIEW Pl, Sat, July 16, 9-1pm. Books, furniture, electronics, tools etc. OAK BAY, 1537 Hampshire Rd., Sat, July 16, 9am-1pm. Moving Sale (65 years of stuff)

SAANICH- 1165 Roy Rd, Sat, July 16, 9am-1pm. Multi-family! Misc, tools, clothing etc.

METCHOSIN: C1 Commercial 1400 sqft. office retail shop $1200 +util. 250-381-8977.

REAL ESTATE

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

STORAGE SPACE. If you have a car but no space Malaview in Sidney. Tina Wille 250-475-2303.

RENT TO OWN

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP METAL Copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum. William’s Scrap Metal, 2690 Munn Road. 250-479-8335.

ACREAGE

STORAGE

RENTALS

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

7.5 ACRES in Quesnel Lake area, Likely, BC Government forfeited property sold www.bcauction.ca

SOOKE BRIGHT, spacious upper, 3bdrm, 2bath, all appls, hrdw flrs, F/P, deck. NS/NP $1100+ 250-415-7991

LAKEFRONT Properties For Sale 20 minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

SOOKE, 3 bdrm, fully fenced yard, large rec room, N/S, N/P, $1150, Aug. 1, 250-478-1036.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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MILL BAY- 3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, fully reno’d, oceanview, hardwood flrs, 6 appls, close to shops, marina & Victoria commuter bus. N/S, dogs on approval, credit check & references req’d, $1750+utils. Avail Aug 1. Call 250-743-4432. rentmillbay@gmail.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

FURNITURE

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

3 BEDROOM Langford Treasure. Great neighbourhood, close to all amenities 3BDR/3BA + den + loft, 1774 sq.ft. home ideal for professional couple. Open concept Living Room/Dining Room with hardwood floors, granite counters & SS appliances, large Master Suite with spa-like bath, huge backyard - a gardener’s delight. No smoking/ no large pets. $2,300/ month plus utilites. Available August 1 or sooner 2586 Wentwich Road. 250-590-6308 or dave@tickercom.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

STOREFRONT FOR LEASE 1025 Approx sq ft Large Bright Clean 3 parking spots Malaview in Sidney Tina Wille 250-475-2303 WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE on Malaview Approx 2660 sq ft Clean, ready for Turn Key Business Tina Wille 250-475-2302

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SAANICH- (CENTRAL) 2 lrg bdrms+ sun rm, new reno, appls/flrs, F/P, 3 bath, 2800sq ft. NS/NP. $1800+ utils. Avail Now. 250-361-6183.

SAANICH, 3437 Maplewood Rd., Sat, July 16, 9am-3pm. Multi-Family Garage Sale. SAANICH EAST- 2048 FERNDALE Rd, Sat, July 16, 9am-? SHAWNIGAN LAKE- 2070 Merrifield Lane, Sat & Sun, July 16 & 17, 9am-1pm. SIDNEY, 10222 Almond St., (off Calvin), Sat, July 16, 9am-11:30am. Multi-Family Garage Sale. No early birds.

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1975 KUSTOM COACH trailer, 24’. Sleeps 4, fridge, stove, oven, hot water and furnace works on propane. 120V/12V lights. Bath tub for the kids. New upholstery. Great condition. $2500 obo. 250-8830753 or email cov.mitchell@gmail.com 1976 WINNEBAGO RV, 2 solar panels, new fridge, ent centre, $6000 obo. 250-478-5214. 1995 KODIAK, 24’ 5th wheel. Immaculate condition, sleeps 6. Asking $9000 obo. 250-3919707.

2007 DODGE Dakota, silver, 41,000kms, auto, a/c, cruise. $15,500. Call 250-857-3137.

MARINE BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY 2006 MAZDA Miata MX5, copper red, hard top, soft top, air, auto, 3,000 miles, asking $23,500 obo. 250-658-8921.

WINNEBAGO MOTOR home, 1979, 60,000K, fully equipped, great condition, new roof replaced, $5500. 250-658-8859.

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

INSTALLATION OF patios, ponds, gardens and more. Plus, top quality maintenance. glenwoodgardenwor ks.com Call (250)474-4373.

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.

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

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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

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.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

FENCING

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 778-977-7737 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

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

FRIENDLY HOUSEKEEPER has immediate openings, MonSat. Ref’s avail. 778-440-3875. HOUSE AND CARPET CLEANING- Carpet Special! $69/2 rooms. 250-514-6055.

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 REDSEAL JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. Simple hourly rate. (250)886-1596.

DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. Home Renovation Plus. Call Steven (250) 881-4197.

PROFESSIONAL LAWN garden maint, Spring clean-up. Hammer & Spade accepting new clients. 250-474-4165.

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

CARPENTRY

CLEANING SERVICES

LAWN CUTTING, Yard Work, $20 per/hr. Call John at 250516-9291 or 250-478-2919.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.

GARDENING 10% OFF! Yard Cleanups, Mowing, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim. 250-479-6495. 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB. AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129. BIG JOBS or small, we do it all. Weekly or monthly visits. Commercial & Residential. Call (250)885-8513.

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. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-889-5794.

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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. 250-386-1119.

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www.goldstreamgazette.com • A27 OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

GOLDSTREAM GAZETTE - July Friday, July 15, 2011 Page 42 NEWS week beginning 14, 2011 Real Estate Victoria

Select your home. Select your mortgage.

This Weekend’s

OPENHOUSES

Published Every Thursday

Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 www.vericoselect.com

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the July 14-20 edition of

107-25 Government, $259,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

2540 Prior, $460,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Vicky Turner 250 592-4422

pg. 49

1005-225 Belleville

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

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Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Stace Dewhurst 250 384-8124

Sunday 11-1 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

Saturday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

pg. 12

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Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250 477-5353

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Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683

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pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties ltd. Mike Pearce, 250-382-6636

219-50 Songhees, $675,000

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pg. 27

Sunday 12-1 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 240-592-4422

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Bob Krueckl 250 477-5353

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Mike Janes, 250-382-6636

400 Nursery Hill Dr, $745,000

3229 Cedar Hill Rd, $624,900

pg. 5024477

pg. 26

Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

pg. 27

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-661-4277

pg. 52

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum 250 477-1100

pg. 17

pg. 48

pg. 25

pg. 44

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Leah Werner 250 474-6003

pg. 32

4378 Shelbourne, $569,900

pg. 24

pg. 51

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Aaron Hambley 250 858-9023

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Sharon Schaalje, 250-479-3333

pg. 24

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Komal Dodd 250 744-3301

pg. 26

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Mark Shepard, 250 385-2033

1543 Ash Rd, $919,900 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Pat Parker 250 882-2607

pg. 6

Sunday 12-2 Burr Properties Chris Gill, 250-382-6636

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 24

pg. 27

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

pg. 9

6-1473 Garnet Rd., $399,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deb Scott 250-477-7291

pg. 18

pg. 25

1005 Thistlewood, $729,000 pg. 51

3-4771 Cordova Bay, $995,000 pg. 20

768 Cordova Bay Rd, $679,000 pg. 24

973 Darwin, $588,000 pg. 50

5389 Parker, $1,325,000 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910

pg. 26

5-3947 Cedar Hill Cross, $539,000

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bill Pangman, 250-882-8588

4212 Rossiter pg. 46

pg. 16

211-900 Tolmie Ave, $209,900

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Holly Harper 250 888-8448

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Claire Yoo 250 477-1100

pg. 27

204-1870 McKenzie, $234,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250 477-5353

1877A Feltham Rd, $625,900 pg. 24

pg. 10

6-1080 Greenridge, $459,900

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301

107-1100 Union Rd, $324,900

1250 Craigflower, $479,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deanna Noyce 250 744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353

3270 Cedar Hill, $475,000

4358 Elnido

823 Ellery St, $389,777 pg. 17

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Ed Ho, 250-477-7291

pg. 26

23-4391 Torquay Dr, $399,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Westshore Tony Wick 250 478-9600

1604 Longacre Dr, $589,500

Mike Chubey Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Michael Williams, 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301

4005 Blackberry, $549,900

Saturday 11-1 Burr Properties Mike Janes, 250-382-6636

7-704 Rockheights, $619,900

pg. 44

4674 Lochside Dr. pg. 9

1955 Grandview, $679,000

202-614 Fernhill Pl, $239,000

pg. 22

Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Alison Stoodley 250 477-1100

Sunday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333

304-3225 Alder St, $249,900

1222 Lyall St, $354,900

896 Transit, $629,900

Sunday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

pg. 25

3517 Richmond, $699,000 pg. 33

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Lew Poulin 250 414-3182

Saturday 11-1 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Lorne Meyer, 250-477-1100

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Reneee Colonnello 250 744-3301 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

pg. 27

1-1061 Valewood, $529,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Paul Askew 250 744-3301

pg. 27

776 Rogers, $679,000 pg. 26

3815 Campus, $699,900

855 Phoenix, $519,000

867 Hampshire, $664,900 pg. 33

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

1112 Praisewood pg. 23

Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino 250 686-2242

pg. 24

304-1505 Church, $214,900 pg. 25

3-3969 Cedar Hill X Rd, $419,000

3261 Woodburn Ave

959 Maddison St., $559,000 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 23

Saturday 11-1 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Frank Chan 250 477-7291

Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier 250-477-7291

5178 Lochside Dr, $1,165,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Komal Dodd 250 744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-661-4277

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Angele Munro 250 384-8124

Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Don Thome 250 592-4422

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Farley Fahey, 250-818-5500

12 Ethos Pl, 339,900

pg. 48

pg. 44

pg. 24

845 Rogers Way

105-1745 Leighton Rd

Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Tony Zarsadias, 250-382-6636 Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Eli Mavrikos 250 896-3859

pg. 23

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176

pg. 49

3229 Cedar Hill Rd, $624,900

3811 Epsom, $549,000

204-201 Nursery Hill, $399,900

1652 Cyril Close, $759,000 Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422

pg. 52

101-101 Nursery, $350,000

940 Empress, $449,900 pg. 3

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

1194 Rock, $599,900

4378 Torrington, $629,900

238 Superior, $834,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

pg. 23

11 D-37 Cooper Rd, $193,700

304-1721 Quadra, $359,900

210-935 Johnson St., $329,900

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

1101-708 Burdett Ave, $439,900

2518 Shelbourne, $409,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty William Daniel, 250-744-4865

500 Selkirk, $1,649,000

3125 Somerset, $499,900

1842 Brighton, $488,900 Saturday 12-2 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422

pg. 20

511-10 Paul Kane, $649,900

349C Foul Bay Rd, $509,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Vicky Turner 250 592-4422

311 Kingston, $899,000

Saturday 12-2 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Dinara Talalaeva 250 384-7663

pg. 6

12-3255 Rutledge, $317,000

1-910 Maltwood, $529,000

409 Nursery Hill Rd, $689,900

1012 Gillespie

3-137 Gorge Rd E, $419,900

301-50 Songhees, $560,000 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

pg. 15

1038 Chamberlain

101-928 Southgate, $312,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Brett Jones, 250-385-2033

606-75 Songhees, $725,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

pg. 6

202-738 Sayward Hill, $840,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Vicky Turner 250 592-4422

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd Patrick Achtzner 250 391-1893

1 Midwood

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar 250 384-8124

Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

pg. 13

25-300 Six Mile Rd pg. 8

2736 Gosworth, $474,900 pg. 48

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Lew Poulin 250 414-3182

404-625 Admirals, $249,900

Daily noon-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8288

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422

Saturday & Sunday 3-4 & Tuesday 1-2 Pemberton Holmes Stace Dewhurst 250 384-8124

10 Helmcken Rd

1938 Riverside Dr, $559,000

Saturday 12:30-2 Burr Properties Chris Gill, 250-382-6636

1770 Rockland, $995,000

247 St Andrews St, $649,000

2584 Graham St.

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Christian Fiak 250-474-6003

pg. 17

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

114-10 Paul Kane, $589,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing 250 477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson 250 744-3301

pg. 19

402-1000 McClure

Saturday 11-12:30 Burr Properties Chris Gill, 250-382-6636

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

3-828 Rupert Terrace

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

pg. 19

pg. 23

2427 Highland Rd, $685,000

302-105 Gorge Rd E, $319,000

105 Ladysmith St, $629,900

924B Richmond, $496,000 Sunday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

pg. 21

121 Kingston, $639,000

604-75 Songhees, $725,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing 250 477-7291

pg. 20

201-930 Yates St, $224,900

303-932 Johnson St, $217,900

50 Simcoe St, $459,000

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

pg. 22

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178

106-1315 Esquimalt Rd, $399,900

Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

409-121 Aldersmith, $319,900

2-1968 Fairfield, $699,000

D-1216 Styles, $474,900

1475 Westall, $559,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

305-1115 Rockland, $249,900

2614 Scott, $479,000

Saturday 11:30-1:30 & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja 250-479-3333

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Patrick Skillings 250 382-8838

pg. 9

608-68 Songhees, $1,499,000

246 Michigan, $599,500

205-1450 Beach, $369,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelley Stancin, 250-857-3044 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja 250-479-3333

2443 Chilco, $517,000

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

104-1518 Pandora Ave, $279,900

2926 Fifth, $575,000

500 Selkirk, $1,649,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Eli Mavrikos 250 896-3859

pg. 19

103-1619 Morrison St, $259,900

797 Tyee, $383,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bruce Warburton 250-893-0117

408-373 Tyee, $333,500

105-50 Songhees, $629,000 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

pg. 49

5060 Cordova Bay Rd, $819,000 pg. 44

Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

pg. 48

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3979 South Valley Dr.

Saturday 1-2 Spotlight Realty Co. Camilla Seibert 250-590-6064

8594 West Saanich Rd pg. 27

101-3180 Albina, $219,500 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

pg. 28

pg. 46

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Patricia Kilshaw, 250-477-1100

pg. 28

4263 Craigo Park Way, $669,000 pg. 28

3017 Millgrove

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088

pg. 20

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

pg. 9

3035 Millgrove, $469,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422

pg. 8

pg. 29

pg. 28

20-520 Marsett, $639,900

pg. 15

pg. 2

3851 Cardie Crt, $874,900

pg. 45

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards, 250-477-9947

Sunday 12-1:45 Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011

pg. 50

pg. 46

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing, 250-655-0608

pg. 29

pg. 14

pg. 44

pg. 12

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

pg. 28

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd Shaughna Boggs-Wright 250 391-1893 pg. 28

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Saanich Peninsula Properties John Romashenko 250 588-9246

pg. 15

pg. 16

Saturday 12-1:30 Keller Williams Realty Ron Kubek, 250-652-5098

pg. 29

9115 Lochside, $699,900

43 Logan, $509,000

pg. 28

Saturday & Sunday 3-5, Mon & Tues 4-6 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Scott 250-477-1100 pg. 19

706-6880 Wallace, $589,000

425 Kerr, $419,900

Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Limited Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893

pg. 30

225-3225 Eldon Place

pg. 51

pg. 19

605-640 Broadway St, $379,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Scott Piercy, 250-812-7212

pg. 38

pg. 9

4921 Prospect Ave, $1,175,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608

pg. 29

pg. 28

4291 Eastridge Cres., $519,888 pg. 27

pg. 29

Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911

Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683

pg. 45

Saturday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel 250-477-5353

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124

pg. 33

pg. 19

Saturday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ross Casey 250-384-8124

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

pg. 35

pg. 34

pg. 31

pg. 6

Daily 11-1PM Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011

pg. 34

pg. 50

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361

pg. 37

121-6838 Grant Rd, $299,900 pg. 51

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Realty Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124

pg. 18

6244 Andover, $429,000 pg. 33

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683

pg. 51

228-1987 Kaltasin pg. 31

Sunday 11:30-1:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361

pg. 37

Wild Coast Cottages, $149,900 pg. 31

Saturday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ben Mycroft 250 893-7295

pg. 36

6644 Acreman, $345,000 pg. 13

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003

pg. 36

1919 Maple Avenue pg. 15

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon 250-642-5050

pg. 15

6806 Burr Rd, $409,900 pg. 35

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd Ron Fedosenko 250 391-1893

pg. 36

2502 Westview, $534,900 pg. 31

66-2911 Sooke Lake Rd Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans 250 686-4141

pg. 36

3-1917 Kaltasin

633 Rayson Rd, $649,500 Sunday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 12

1888 Tominny Road, $348,000

2591 Florence Lake pg. 31

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361

pg. 37

2284 Church Hill pg. 31

Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 36

147-1335 Bear Mountain PW, $429,000 pg. 31

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Carol Stevens, 250-474-6003

9-1016 Dunford Ave, $289,900 pg. 12

Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

1019 Skylar Circle pg. 35

pg. 35

Friday-Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab, 250-360-1929

2383 Terrace, $399,000

2537 Mill Hill Rd, $530,000 Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Royal Lepage Duncan Realty Alex Robertson 250 701-3277

pg. 34

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011

pg. 40

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 40

Park Place, $339,900 pg. 48

Sunriver Estates

Daily 11-4 exc Fridays Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033

pg. 40

Westlock Rd (off Maple Bay)

pg. 31

2215 Spirit Ridge

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ronan O’Sullivan 250 744-3301

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

1838 Cowichan Bay Rd

101-608 Fairway Ave, $299,900

3221 Sedgwick Dr, $526,900

pg. 33

657 B Kelly

812 Lands End, $1,045,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Minda Rogerson, 250-479-3333

207-2881 Peatt Rd

71-7570 Tetayut Rd., $298,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608

Saturday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ross Casey 250-384-8124

pg. 34

101-606 Goldstream, $285,900

3326 Hazelwood Rd., $399,000

7627 Wallace Dr., $499,900

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja 250-479-3333

pg. 34

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Tosczak, 250-474-4800

Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 39

1864 Wessex Rd, $379,900 pg. 35

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

3322 Hazelwood Rd., $449,000

Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Alliance David Strasser, 250-360-1929

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Greg Long 250 384-8124

78-2780 Spencer Rd., $59,500 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen 250-686-4820

pg. 6

102-627 Brookside Rd

3184 Metchosin, $474,900

851 Verdier Ave, $1,049,000

Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Barb Scott 250 383-1500

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-478-9600

430 Tipton Ave, $489,900 pg. 45

Saturday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ross Casey 250-384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-478-9600

4980 Deer Park, $1,199,788 Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Colin Lagadyn 250 474-4800

2884 Leigh, $563,000

3965 Himount, $887,000

663 Strandlund, $399,900

7231 Peden Lane, $599,000

pg. 14

101-2923 Phipps, $359,888 Saturday 12-1 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd John Daviss 250 384-8124

pg. 31

561/563 Treanor, $529,000

2006 Hannington, $698,800

pg. 12

pg. 44

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

Sunday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier 250-477-7291

pg. 20

2248 Players, $738,000

7945 Arthur Dr, $599,900 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun George Wall 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bruce McCulloch, 250-479-3333

108-644 Granrose Ter, $489,000

222 Flicker Lane

8506 Ebor Terr, $589,000 Saturday 1-3:30 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250 656-0131

pg. 35

2694 Fergus Court, $379,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Jordan Thome 250 592-4422

pg. 48

115-951 Goldstream, $339,000

687 Daymeer, $469,900

7666 East Saanich, $549,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Geoff McLean 250 744-3301

Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250 380-6683

1781 Strathmore Heights, $749,000

3314 Hazelwood Rd., $515,000

7-2353 Harbour Rd, $699,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30, Mon & Tues 4-6 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Scott 250-477-1100 pg. 19

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608

pg. 31

7227 Penden Lane, $599,000 Saturday 12-1:30 Keller Williams Realty Ron Kubek, 250-652-5098

pg. 31

861 Brock, $419,000

8045 Lochside, $599,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab, 250-360-1929

215-10110 Fifth Street, $224,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carole Bawlf (250)656-0131

pg. 44

62-2070 Amelia, $269,900

9940 Fifth, $515,000

658 Sedger, $519,000

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Amy Yan 250-893-8888

pg. 20

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

Saturday 2:30-4:30 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-4828

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson 250 744-3301

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860 Arncote Pl, $494,900

100-974 Preston, $259,900

203-2440 Oakville, $359,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mike McMullen 250 881-8225

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Charles Baird, 250-384-8124

pg. 30

2415 Amherst Ave.

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Tosczak, 250-474-4800

pg. 6

1429 Honeysuckle Pl, $699,000

3A-9851 Second St, $599,000

1161 Roy Rd

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

pg. 45

10930 Chalet, $625,000 Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911

pg. 9

Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30 Monday & Tuesday 4-6 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Chris Scott 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan 250 656-4626

pg. 6

108-3226 Jacklin $299,900

8823 Carmanah Terr

10421 Resthaven, $384,900

2898 Murray, $899,000

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Patricia Parkins 250 385-2033

pg. 44

6652 Tamany Drive, $549,900

762 Middleton, $548,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doug Munro 250 744-3301

Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ed Ho, 250-477-7291

pg. 32

206-10421 Rest haven, $389,900

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011

30-848 Hockley, $89,000

2186 Stone Gate, $664,900

2420 Eastgate, $549,000

2516 Fielding Pl, $839,900

Sunday 1-3 Boorman’s Jane Lewis, 250-595-1535

3953 Carey, $447,000

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 240-592-4422

pg. 29

44-7751 East Saanich, $329,000

102-1121 Oscar St, $319,900

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Dorothee Friese 250 477-7291

pg. 30

7816 Scohon Dr, $569,000 Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage by the Sea Jean Dunn, 250-655-1816

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

8704 Pender Park Dr., $597,500

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361

50-7570 Tetayut, $218,000

9319 East Saanich, $809,000

1161 Bute St, $699,900

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden 250 812-7710

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608

2845 Rockwell Ave, $459,800

Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Alison Stoodley 250 477-1100

pg. 30

80-7701 Central Saanich, $169,000

Saturday 11-1 Burr Properties Mike Pearce, 250-382-6636

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Deborah Farley 250-479-3333

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333

Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100

A-378 Cotlow, $479,900

22-10471 Resthaven, $425,000

8996 Marshall Rd, $1,099,000

10-4525 Wilkinson Rd, $429,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Joe Barlow 250 479-3333

pg. 31

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 18

1013 Decosta Pl, $499,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Julie Demelo 250 479-3333

206-611 Goldstream, $247,900

10421 Allbay Rd, $920,000

3370 Harriet Rd

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ronan O’Sullivan 250 744-3301

week beginning July 14, 2011

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, July 15, 2011

Emotional journey Copsforcancer

South Island police officers plan 1,000-kilometre trek traversing the Island Erin McCracken Black Press

ith only one chance to make every kilometre count, four South Island police officers have their bicycle pedals primed to make a difference. Victoria Police Department constables Alvin Deo and Mike Massine, Oak Bay reserve constable Jarrod Christison and Cpl. Mary Brigham, a CFB Esquimalt military police officer, will be among 22 police and media riders in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraiser. Participants can only take part in the event once, which is why these four Special feature officers are striving to Black Press raise $75,000 for the newspapers on event. Vancouver Island Every year the tour will publish this generates more than special feature page $1 million for pediatric spotlighting police cancer research and officers taking part in Camp Goodtimes this year’s Canadian in Maple Ridge, a Cancer Society medically supported Cops for Cancer summer camp for Tour de Rock. kids with cancer and survivors of the disease. Christison, who is looking to raise $30,000, recalls when past riders stopped at his school. “Seeing them do the tour, I always looked up to that,” he said. “I also think it’s the ultimate form of volunteerism.” The 1,000-kilometre, 14-day journey from Port Alice to Victoria will be physically and emotionally demanding. The cyclists will meet children with cancer and people wanting to donate. Brigham is planning to shave her head during the ride to show solidarity with young cancer patients who have lost their hair through treatment. “It’s going to be emotional,” the military police officer said of the journey her team has been preparing for since March. “Regardless of all the training we’re doing, it doesn’t compare to what these (kids) are going through with their chemotherapy and recovering,” said Brigham, whose goal is to raise $5,000.

Black Press photo

The 22-member Tour de Rock team is preparing to ride in support of pediatric cancer research and a summer camp for kids whose lives have been touched by the disease. Among those riding are Oak Bay reserve Const. Jarrod Christison, left, Victoria police constables Mike Massine and Alvin Deo, and CFB Esquimalt military police officer Cpl. Mary Brigham. “It’ll be a real mix of emotions,” said VicPD’s Massine of the upcoming ride. “I’m not above crying.” Massine’s desire to participate dates back to 1998 when he was a Saanich cop and his police colleague Const. Martin Pepper initiated the first Tour de Rock. Massine is also inspired by his 19-year-old stepdaughter who has a rare syndrome for which she requires constant care. “It’s opened my eyes to the needs parents have when they do have kids who are sick in one way or another,” said Massine, who hopes to fund raise $25,000. It was only natural for Deo to help kids

in need since, as a youth investigator, he spends most of his day doing just that. He is also a father to three young children. “I have kids of my own and just the thought of them suffering from cancer is pretty terrifying,” said Deo, who aspires to raise $15,000. “Realizing there are other families out there that are going through this right now, I just wanted to do whatever I could to help out.” Tour de Rock happens Sept. 24 to Oct. 7. To donate, please call 250-592-2244 or visit www.cancer.ca, select your province and click the Vancouver Island Tour de Rock link.

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