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GOLDSTREAM From trash to gas Metchosin has offered up its trash to feed a proposed gas plant at Beecher Bay reserve land. News, Page A3

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Columbia Fuels truck driver charged Criminal counts filed six months after gasoline spill in Goldstream River Edward Hill News staff

congestion on the West Shore, bus drivers say it’s only a matter of time before a child is struck by someone in a hurry to get to work. Tranter said notorious spots are on Happy Valley Road, Sooke Road, Glen Lake Road, and Setchfield Avenue, all areas where many kids are competing with impatient commuter traffic. He points out the Motor Vehicle Act which says drivers “must” stop for school buses displaying warning signals.

The driver of the Columbia Fuels tanker which crashed and dumped fuel into Goldstream River in April has been charged with impaired driving. Crown counsel swore three charges on Oct. 12, nearly six months after the crash that dumped 42,000 litres of gasoline and 700 litres of diesel into the river. James Allan Charles Smith, 34, of Nanaimo, is charged with driving while impaired, driving with a blood alcohol level above 0.08, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Smith wasn’t charged with assaulting a police officer, as alleged by West Shore RCMP during his arrest at Victoria General Hospital. “The charge assessment took longer than most charge assessments,” said Neil MacKenzie, who speaks for the Criminal Justice Branch. “Given the circumstances, the Crown had to review the evidence carefully. In a case like this one, there is the added delay getting the file from police.” On April 16 around 6 p.m., a Columbia b-train fuel tanker lost control and plowed into a rock face on the Malahat Drive s-curves outside of Goldstream Provincial Park. The southbound vehicle overturned, its cab became embedded in rock and the rear fuel tank was gouged open.

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West Shore commuters routinely ignore the flashing “stop” sign on school buses, says driver Rod Tranter. The school district is becoming increasingly concerned that students are being put in jeopardy due to impatient drivers.

School bus ‘stop’ signs ignored Drivers blowing past warning signals too often, says SD 62 Edward Hill News staff

When Rod Tranter stops his school bus at the side of the road, flashing strobe lights come on and the stop sign flips out. The bus becomes a big yellow blinking alert that children are nearby. Traffic is supposed to come to a halt, but too often these

days drivers just blow past the warning lights. Some slow down, some speed up and some even scream abuse as they disregard the hard-tomiss stop sign. “Lights strobe amber and red, and people still drive past,” said Rod Tranter, a fiveyear school bus driver with the Sooke School District. “It worries us a lot, from drivers up to the superintendent. “People need to be aware that when a bus stops, children are nearby. People need to be patient and let us do our job, and everybody will be happy — especially the parents.”

Each school day, a team of 30 bus drivers transport about 3,400 of students on 28 routes between the West Shore, Sooke and the Malahat. Bus drivers see at least two dangerous incidents per week or about 80 over the school year where people break the law and veer around the 40-foot school bus. “It’s enough to cause us concern,” said Dave Lockyer, SD 62 treasurer. “Sometimes kids need to cross the road to get to the bus, and that’s where it becomes dangerous.” With more cars and more

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Garbage-to-gas plant eyed in Beecher Bay Charla Huber News staff

They are not spinning straw into gold, but Beecher Bay First Nation wants to turn trash into gas. The band is looking to partner with Sequel Integrated Resource Mangement to build a small contained plant that would steam household waste into a gas similar to natural gas. The gas could be used to generate electricity or be converted to fuel. “This variation doesn’t burn the waste, it steams the waste,” said Chris Corps of Sequel IRM, at a presentation to Metchosin council. “It happens in a completely sealed chamber.” “This will put Beecher Bay on the map,” added Beecher Bay Chief Russell Chipps. Chipps said the project is vital to create jobs for Beecher Bay people, and jobs that are close to home. “As far as I can tell there are more jobs than we have people,” he said. “Any kind of economic development would be beneficial to our community,” remarked Sharon Cooper, a lifelong Beecher Bay resident. “When people start making their own money instead of having it given to them, it builds their self esteem and self confidence. Once that happens in a community, everything gets better.” Sequel IRM selected Beecher

Bay due to its proximity to Department of National Defence land. “(DND) is once of the largest single energy consumers,” Corps said. “The gas can be converted to electrical energy.” The proposed high-pressure facility for Beecher Bay would process about 30 tonnes of household waste each day, about the equivalent to one garbage truck. It could be built on less than an acre of land and would act as a demonstration project for the company. Corps said there should be no odour coming from the plant. At the presentation at Metcosin council, Corps and Chipps asked the district to donate its garbage to the project. Once the garbage is at the plant, it would be sorted separating items that could be recycled and those that will be vaporized. He stressed to council he wasn’t asking the District for any financial contributions. “It will enhance recycling. You don’t (steam) anything that can be recycled,” Corps said. “This will reduce truck (greenhouse gases) by not going to Hartland.” The steaming process involves using a small amount of water mixed with solid waste. “We hope not to inject potable water, we could use sea water but would prefer to enhance it using septic water,” Corps said, explain-

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Beecher Bay residents Sharon Cooper and her daughter Alana Jay, 3, take out the trash from their home. In the future their garbage could be converted to a combustible gas to create electricity on the reserve.

ing the plant could run completely on liquid waste, including septic waste. “It is essential that this project be looked at as a substitute for (a regional sewage facility),” noted Metchosin Mayor John Ranns. Gas produced from this process can be used for anything people use natural gas for, such as cooking and fireplaces, Corps said. The gas could be converted into electricity. The plant would also be capable of making other fuel sources such as kerosene and diesel. There is waste left over once the process is finished, and which could be used as road base or for ash in a concrete mixture, Corps said. Corps explained Metchosin’s role in the project would be to contribute garbage and to support the application for government funding. If the project is given the go ahead, Corps said the plant could be built in about three months, but it could take up to a year before it is approved. Royal Roads University and Simon Fraser University are also supporting the project and grant proposal to Natural Resources Canada. “This would be excellent for real life experience for our students,” said Nancy Wilkin, director of RRUs office of sustainability. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Preliminary hearing begins for first degree murder in Langford Charla Huber News staff

Witnesses have started testifying at the preliminary inquiry of Joseph Knelsen, a Langford man facing a first degree murder charge in the death of Gordon Berg. Berg was found deceased at 11 p.m. on March 7 at a Mill Hill home in Langford. A publication ban prohibits printing testimony from the preliminary inquiry. Families of both men attended court. Members of Berg’s family wept a witnesses gave a tearful description of events surrounding the alleged homicide. Another Crown witness gave testimony via video link. Knelsen, 44, observed the

hoof, B.C. proceedings Police have said without showing the men knew each much emotion. other and there was He has made a a weapon involved in dramatic change the altercation. of appearance In May, Knelsen since his arrest was released from on March 8 near Vancouver Island Western SpeedCorrectional Centre way. on a $100,000 surety His shaggy, bail. He moved back scruffy hair has to Vanderhoof to live been cut and he Charla Huber/News staff with his mother as has put on some part of his bail condiweight. He wore a Joseph Knelsen is charged with first tions. beige dress shirt degree murder. The preliminary with black dress inquiry heard testipants. mony from Oct. 12 to 14 and The body of 53-year-old Berg was found in his suite in a home is scheduled to continue Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. A judge will deterat 2557 Jeanine Dr., in Langford. mine if the case will proceed to At the time of Berg’s death, inquiry. Knelsen was living in Langford, reporter@goldstreamgazette.com but originally hails from Vander-

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Most of the fuel spilled into a culvert pipe that goes under the highway and directly into the river. No criminal charges have been laid for the actual fuel spill, and MacKenzie said the Crown isn’t contemplating such charges. The spill closed the Malahat for nearly a full day, prompting the Ministry of Transportation to change how it responds to highway shutdown situations. A few pockets of fuel remain near the river, and monitoring of Goldstream and surrounding ecosystem is expected to last years. Columbia Fuels is working with government agencies and First Nations to bring the river system back to full health. Smith has a first appearance scheduled for Nov. 24 at Western Communities Courthouse.

Highlands to forgo a municipal election this term Edward Hill News staff

Highlands probably won’t need to have a municipal election in November. The only candidates who have declared an intent to run are the same sitting on Highlands council now: Mayor Jane Mendum, and councillors Allen Dobb, Diane Gill, Sigurd Johannesen, Marcie McLean, Karel Roessingh and Ken Williams. Mendum said under provincial rules, the candidate list isn’t official until Oct. 24. If nothing changes, the mayor and council will be voted in by acclamation.

“Council has worked very hard and is dedicated, and I thank them all for standing up again,” Mendum said Friday. This term has been relatively quiet politically for Highlands, a rural, forested community of 2,000 north of Langford. The largely unified council has been working to establish a community hall and keeping tax increases at zero. Previous Highlands councils wrestled with, among other things. the controversial expansion of sewers to Bear Mountain properties and changes to the official community plan.

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“I’ve waved my hands and yelled to get peoples’ attention, but they totally ignore me. They are so focused on getting past the bus,” Tranter said. “I’m not sure if its getting worse, but it’s not getting any better. With the volume of cars increasing, it won’t get any bet-

ter. We will see more incidents.” To combat lead-foot motorists, bus drivers often radio in licence plates and car makes to their dispatch, who in turn call the RCMP. Bus drivers will often immediately call the police themselves if the drive-by was egregiously dangerous. “You can’t say you didn’t see the stop sign,” Tranter said.

Bus drivers, among others, caution kids to cross the road carefully and most do. “Most children respect the bus drivers, they generally listen to us,” Tranter said. “But children also get distracted easily. They might see their friends or parents and run across the road. Kids do things impulsively.”

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Employees at the St. Vincent De Paul thrift store on Claude Road in Langford are sick of cleaning up other people’s trash. Every few days employees of the store show up to work with household items and garbage left outside the doors. Every few weeks they find a large dump that can take hours to clean up. On Sept. 12, Francina Chilibecki, the store manager, arrived to work only to find about 10 large boxes and several large bags of items left outside the store. The bags and boxes had been ripped open throughout the night, and some had been set on fire. A large mirror was broken leaving glass scattered across the side walk. Some of the items included clothing, paper, old computer parts and small tables. “It was all garbage,” Chilibecki said. “Once it’s left out and people go through it, it’s all garbage.” “People pick through it and take all the best stuff,” said Grace White, store supervisor. “Then the rest of it goes in the trash.” The mess took five employees an hour to clean up. Items were strewn across the store entrance and the employees couldn’t open up for business until the mess was cleared. Sometimes items dumped outside the store in the evening are

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hours:

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Francina Chilibecki, manager of St. Vincent De Paul thrift store in Langford, wants people would stop dumping goods. urinated on, Chilibecki said. A large metal gate blocks the entrance to the parking lot when the store is closed, but that doesn’t deter dumpers. “We aren’t a service, we are a charity,” White said. “People need to think about whether the item is good enough to give to their mother or sister. ‘If you were in the store, would you buy it?’”

Capital Regional District

Applications/Nominations for Membership Water Advisory Committee The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications/ nominations from residents interested in sitting on the Water Advisory Committee to provide advice on water supply, water quality, the stewardship of the lands held by the CRD for water supply purposes and water conservation measures. There are vacancies for members representing Agricultural, Environmental, Commercial/Industrial, Resident/Ratepayers Associations, and Scientific groups. Meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at CRD Integrated Water Services office, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC. Appointments will be for a two (2) year term commencing January 2012. Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, your area of expertise, which interest group you represent and why you would like to serve on the committee. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 28, 2011. For a copy of the Terms of Reference contact CRD at the address below or visit our website: www.crd.bc.ca/ water/administration/advisorycommittee.htm. Mail, fax or email your application to: Water Advisory Committee CRD Integrated Water Services Phone: 250.474.9606 479 Island Highway Fax: 250.474.4012 Victoria, BC V9B 1H7 Email: water@crd.bc.ca

The store accepts donations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Anything left at the store after hours is considered dumping. “We ask that if people see (dumping) they get the licence plate number and report it to CRD bylaw,” White said. Each year The Society of St. Vincent De Paul spend about $30,000 on waste removal for unsellable items, including dumped items.

The Bra Lady Is Coming to Size You Up

Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the wrong size bra. Here’s where Barb Chapman, the Bra Lady, comes in. Chapman is coming to VICTORIA & SIDNEY ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 to outﬁt you with the

best possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-on-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and measuring their bodies properly. “Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.” Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes. She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit comfortably? • Does your bust line “bounce” when you walk while wearing your “everyday” bra? • Do you overflow the cup of your bra? • Do your bra straps slip off your shoulders or dig into your shoulders leaving red and painful marks? • Does your bra ride up in the back because you tighten the straps to give you added support? • Have you ever begun an exercise class only to drop out because your breasts ached from lack of support while jumping or running? If you answer yes to any of these you are in need of a new bra, and a custom one could be the way to go.

YOU’VE TRIED ALL THE REST - NOW TRY THE BEST

Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing: Will be held at: Malahat Fire Hall Located at: 935 Whittaker Road, Malahat, BC On: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 7 pm To consider adoption of: Bylaw No. 3721, cited as “Official Community Plan for Malahat Bylaw No. 1, 2010”. Bylaw No. 3721 covers the area referred to as Malahat, which is a part of the Capital Regional District (CRD), as outlined on Map No. 1 which is attached to and forms a part of this bylaw, and repeals the Capital Regional District Bylaw No. 3228, cited as the “Official Community Plan for Malahat Bylaw No. 1, 2004”. The proposed bylaw repeals the existing Official Community Plan by including: ä Greenhouse a Gas (GHG) Reduction statement, ä amending the Development Permit Area No. 1: Steep Slopes by changing the lands designated from areas having slopes exceeding 20 percent or 11 degrees in slope over a minimum 6 metre run to areas having slopes exceeding 30 percent or 16.7 degrees in slope over a minimum 10 metre run, ä providing additional exemptions for development permits, adoption of the Parks Plan, and ä incorporating revised mapping. The actual bylaw should be reviewed to determine specifically how particular lands may be affected. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be provided an opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions, on matters contained in the proposed bylaw. A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 3721 and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the Juan de Fuca Planning office, 2 – 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday from October 19 to October 26, 2011, excluding statutory holidays, and are available from the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca/jdf. Written submissions should be sent to the Juan de Fuca Planning office, by mail to Box 283, Sooke, BC V9Z 0S9; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax at 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than 4 pm on October 26, 2011 to ensure availability at the public hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the public hearing. Following the close of the public hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors. The public hearing on Bylaw No. 3721 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the bylaw referred to in this notice.

• NO UNDERWIRES • NO ELASTIC STRAPS • NO STRAPS FALLING OFF SHOULDERS • NO RIDING UP IN THE BACK

You can sign up for Chapman’s bra clinic by calling

1-800-254-3938 BY OCTOBER 23

She doesn’t come into town very often so she advises booking as soon as possible.

For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.1500 local 206. S. Santarossa, Corporate Ofﬁcer

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Langford Fire Department in Your Community

Bike Auction – October 29 Unclaimed lost or stolen bikes usually make their way to Langford Fire Rescue. Anyone searching for a missing bike can contact Lt. Bell to see if it has been turned in. Any bikes that remain unclaimed are auctioned off at a public bike auction.

Halloween

The members of Langford Fire Rescue volunteer their time to organize, catalogue and auction the bikes. The funds raised from the auctions go towards reghter training, education and the Volunteer Fireghter Ride-Along Program. This program allows members of Langford Fire Rescue to visit other Departments both locally and around the world to gain new experiences and education. The next bike auction will be October 29, 2011 with viewing at 9:30,

On October 31st, each year, the Volunteers of Langford Fire Rescue host an Open House for the families of Langford. This event provides a warm and inviting (safe place) for families to enjoy some Halloween festivities. Each of the Langford Fire Stations opens their bay doors from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and serve free hot dogs, hot chocolate and candy to trick-or-treaters. Stations are located at 2625 Peatt Road and 3205 Happy Valley.

Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween!

Did you know?

• Working smoke alarms save lives? If you are in need of assistance Langford Fire Rescue will come to your home to install a battery operated smoke detector at no charge.

• When backyard burning, keeping a good hot re with dry material will reduce the smoke in the neighborhood.

• Last week was re prevention week. Remember to practice your home exit drills.

City of Langford

“Allowed” Burning Regulations AND GUIDELINES

City of Langford

BURNING SCHEDULE November 2011 - September 2012 Incinerator and/or Open Burning “Allowed” Burning Days

NOVEMBER 2011 • Friday, Nov. 4th

• Saturday Nov. 5th

NO BURNING from May 15th through to the end of September inclusive in any given year.

DECEMBER 2011 • Friday, Dec. 2nd

• Saturday, Dec. 3rd

NO BURNING from sunset to sunrise.

ONLY LEAVES & TREE TRIMMINGS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

JANUARY 2012 • Friday, Jan. 6th

• Saturday, Jan. 7th

NO BURNING of any wet garbage, organic waste, plastic, rubber, asphalt shingles or any similar materials.

FEBRUARY 2012 • Friday, Feb. 3rd

• Saturday, Feb. 4th

MARCH 2012 • Friday, Mar. 2nd

• Saturday, Mar. 3rd

MARCH 2012 • Friday, Mar. 2nd

• Saturday, Mar. 3rd

APRIL 2012 • Friday, Apr. 13th

• Saturday, Arp. 14th

• Any person who lights a re must have a responsible person in constant supervision and ensure that equipment necessary for control of the re is readily available.

MAY 2012 • Friday, May 4th

• Saturday, May 5th

• To avoid excessive smoke, please ensure you have a hot re, using dry material.

JUNE + JULY + AUGUST + SEPTEMBER 2012 • NO BURNING

The following regulations and guidelines apply within the City of Langford.

PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR TO THE RIGHT SHOWING THE ALLOWABLE DAYS TO BURN.

NO BURNING on any street, lane or boulevard allowance. • The burning of any debris resulting from logging, land clearing, construction, demolition and/or businesses shall be prohibited at all times. • Clearances for both open air and incinerator res: - from buildings 20 feet (6m) - from shrubbery and wooden fences 10 feet (3m)

For further information, please contact:

LANGFORD FIRE/RESCUE – 478-9555

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Dr. Peter Hennecke trains doctors in the mobile medical unit inherited from the Olympics.

Victoria General doctors get a feel for mobile ER Sam Van Schie News staff

Doctors at Victoria General got a rare glimpse at the mobile hospital the health authority could call in for major emergencies. The $5-million mobile medical unit was inherited by the province as legacy of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Originally used to treat athletes in Whistler, it is now kept on stand-by in a Delta storage facility, ready to be deployed when an disaster strikes. “We can get it anywhere in B.C. in eight to 36 hours,” said Leanne Appleton, MMU clinic operations director. The unit is contained in two 16-metre transport trailers. One carries supplies and the other expands into a 90-square-metre hospital with a dozen treatment bays and an operating room

with surgical capacity. A third smaller trailer carries a tent that can be used to provide acute care for up to 100 people. If roads are blocked, the trailers can be airlifted into an area. The unit has its own energy generators, water supply, waste disposal and an oxygen concentrator on board. “It’s designed to be totally self sufficient,” Appleton said at VGH. “We have everything we need to run at capacity for 72 hours.” The unit would be called in if an emergency — such as earthquake, fire or flood — overwhelms local hospital capacity or if a part of the hospital itself is damaged. It’s also been used at special events, including the Abbotsford Air Show. Prior to buying this unit, the province had nothing similar at its disposal. Dr. Peter Hennecke, MMU

clinical manager, is responsible for training doctors to work inside the unit in an emergency. “We can’t just dump (the unit) at a hospital and expect doctors to know how to use it,” he said. “We show them how to use all the equipment and where everything is.” Hennecke said doctors often tell him the MMU is nicer than the facility they usually work in. “It’s big and bright, and very modern,” Hennecke said. “People are always impressed coming in here.” The unit is managed by four full-time and two part-time staff, with drivers on-call to transport it. It’s currently being toured across the province to raise public awareness about emergency preparedness and give emergency responders a chance to see the unit firsthand.

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DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN 4450 Happy Valley Road Victoria, British Columbia V9C 3Z3 T: (250) 474-3167 F: (250) 474-6298 NOTICE OF TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW Take notice that the Council of the District of Metchosin intends to adopt Tax Exemption Bylaws No. 581 and 582 under the authority of Sections 224 and 225 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed tax exemption bylaws is to exempt the organizations listed below from municipal taxes imposed under Section 197(1)(a) of the Charter for the year 2012 only. The tax amounts listed below are estimates of the municipal taxes proposed to be exempted, and do not include taxation for other governments such as School, Capital Regional District or Capital Regional Hospital District. ORGANIZATION NAME AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

2012

2013

2014

BC S.P.C.A. Wild ARC Facility, 1020 Malloch Road

$ 5,113

$ 5,205

$ 5,299

Camp Thunderbird Society YMCA Camp Thunderbird, Glinz Lake Road

25,521

25,981

26,448

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Victoria 3898 Metchosin Road

12,126

12,344

12,566

Metchosin Hall Society Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 Metchosin Road

1,105

1,125

1,145

Anglican Synod Diocese of B.C. Church of St. Mary the Virgin (Heritage Site) 4354 Metchosin Road

4,042

4,115

4,189

The proposed bylaws will be considered for adoption at the Council meeting to be held Monday, October 24th, at 7:00 p.m. Any person who wishes to review a copy of the proposed tax exemption bylaws may do so at the municipal office, during regular office hours. This notice is given in accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter. Joe Martignago Chief Administrative Officer

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Mixed messages of discontent W hen more than 1,000 placard-waving people marched through the streets on Saturday for the Occupy Victoria movement, their malcontent might have been lost in a legion of mixed messages. Despite their apparent lack of a focused cause for demonstration, the message is clear: people are unhappy as life becomes more financially difficult. For years now, the gap between the rich and the poor has been widening in Canada — Statistics Canada has shown us the numbers. The middle class is being swallowed by layoffs, taxes and debt. Though Prime Minister Stephen Harper assures Canadians things aren’t as bad as in the U.S., try telling that to families who feel the pinch from every direction. We have yet to hear politicians directly address the protesters and offer any sign of changes that might come down the pipe. Policy-makers: Ignore at your own peril. The Occupy movement’s overall voice indeed has a clear message. People are tired of seeing the world’s richest people make strides as the vast majority constantly cut back to get by. There is an overwhelming sense among people that the financial system itself is grossly unfair – that even if you work hard and save money, you won’t necessarily get ahead. Although if you are a big enough corporation, you might get a bailout despite showing breathtaking greed. We’ve seen what can happen when governments ignore a dissatisfied and frustrated populace. Look to the uprisings in Greece and the astounding Arab Spring movement. We do not suggest anything of a similar magnitude is imminent for Victoria — or Canada, for that matter. But with tents still pitched in Centennial Square, the Occupy demonstrators’ message is clearly not going away any time soon.

What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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mart machines are overwhelm- market, but they contribute through taxes to reward the CEOs of baileding the stock markets, as elecout banks with fat bonuses. tronic traders buy and sell The poor and middle securities without human class come out losintervention. ers because politicians In the January 2011 (swayed by campaign number of Wired magacontributions, outdated zine, Felix Salmon and economic doctrine and Jon Stokes reported: lobby group blarney) “Today Wall Street is ruled decide that the share by thousands of little of grocery, shelter and algorithms, and they’ve transportation money created a new market — that goes to 99 per cent volatile, unpredictable and of the people must be cut impossible for humans to G.E. Mortimore to safeguard the wealth of comprehend.” Think About It the top one per cent. Frankenstein-style Meanwhile, electronic investment engineers trading is technology running build the algorithms — powerful wild, like an escaped zoo tiger or a computer programs. Then the algonuclear meltdown. Can the rebels rithms take on a life of their own. They trade millions of dollars worth capture and tame this monster of collective artificial intelligence, and of shares in fractions of a second. reverse the process that created it? There are two different models. If a sufficient number of us feel A “big picture” algorithm maps the pain and anger long and deeply whole market like a robot meteoenough, and find inspired leaders rologist charting masses of warm who will raise the flag for a practical and cold air. new program, then system change A single-target model checks will happen. the merits and likely movement If not, we must make do with tinof shares in individual companies, kering that reinforces domination and buys and sells chosen issues by the wealthy elite. We must wait through split-second deals with for a bigger financial explosion, or other programs, calculated at a some other disaster that stirs us level of complexity that is beyond to change how we feel and think. human capacity to understand. (Nuclear war? A threatened hit by The people-power rebels who have occupied Wall Street and other an asteroid on earth?) My guesswork has nothing to do financial hot spots are aware in a with the Wired writers. They merely diffuse, general way of devices that reported the facts. shut out low-level amateurs and As for me, I was knocked over by keep political-economic control in the mind-boggling news of the electhe hands of a wealthy elite. tronic market. I’m struggling back to Poor students and minimummy feet and looking for reasons to wage workers don’t play the stock

be cheerful. Computer-driven high-frequency trading, which by some estimates is now 70 per cent of trade volume, can go weirdly wrong, as Wired pointed out. On May 6, 2010, the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 573 points in five minutes. In that “flash-crash,” shares of the management consulting company Accenture were sold at a penny each, shares in Apple at $100,000 each. Regulators had to cancel some of the trades and clean up the mess. The breakdown sends a hopeful signal: If humans can repair a self-damaged electronic exchange network, they can switch it off and build a people-friendly version. Beyond that remedial measure, they can unplug the entire array of political and financial control machinery, suspend or weaken the power of the privileged, and create a kinder, more efficient network. Co-operatives — worker-owned, consumer-owned stores, farms, oil refineries, banks and factories democratically run on the basis of one member, one vote, paying modest salaries to managers and investing some of their income to protect land, water and life, and strengthen human services — could be high on the agenda when the Wall Street campaigners move from anger to action. In Europe, co-ops employ 4.8 million people and are enduring well in tough times. gemort@pacificcoast.net —G.E. Mortimore is a Langfordbased writer. Think About It runs every second week in the Gazette.

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create a healthy communities on the West eing an elected official is hard and Shore. sometime frustrating work — espeThis can only be done if we have leadcially at the municipal level. And our ers who have a positive vision thanks goes out to all of them. for their municipality, who focus We all go to the polls this fall. not on personal and character Well, at least some of us do. Not attacks but rather on positively many people actually exercise solving the issues at hand and their democratic rights to elect, who are well versed in those or re-elect municipal candidates issues facing their communities. across B.C. The best leaders in our opinSadly municipal voting particiion know these issues, know pation rates are only about 25 them well and can articulate per cent and dropping. Why is their positions clearly and withthat? Do we totally trust all our out equivocation. politicians? Probably not. Do we Dan Spinner That way we can choose those even care who represents us at the municipal level? Do we even Guest Comment with whom we align on issues, or not, rather than have to sift know who does represent us? Do through mumbo-jumbo or ambivwe know what position they take alent commentary. on key issues? Are we aware of key issues? We cannot list the many individual local From a Chamber of Commerce point of issues in this space but we can list our view, while we don’t support or endorse view of some the common overriding ones any individual politicians or political parwhich are primarily about regional infraties, we do have strong feelings about the structure. kind of elected leaders we need, particuTransportation: West Shore municilarly at the municipal level. palities must not allow themselves to be We have views on the key issues affectplayed off against one another on route ing communities on the West Shore, and and cost preferences for E&N rail corridor we are committed to helping maintain and

versus light rapid transit (LRT) plans, or Victoria and Saanich will control the transit agenda. This is probably the number one issue facing the West Shore. Education/schools: We urgently need two new high schools due to the continued massive K to 12 growth over next decade. Municipal support has been strong and unified and must remain so with huge economic benefits, or losses if not obtained. Municipal costs/taxation: Controlling costs and tax increase to residents and businesses, but in the context of honest evaluation of cuts required or new revenue sources expected if tax increases are held low. Promises of extraordinarily low rates must be backed up by details on program cuts and revenue plans otherwise they can be seen as false. Some West Shore municipalities have been brilliant at managing their costs and tax rates. Others can and should learn from them. Waste systems both solid and water: The Capital Regional District continues to march toward its plans for massive waste water plant at McCauley Point, estimated to cost nearly $1 billion. Septic systems in some communities

need complete overhauls. The West Shore has an opportunity for innovative waste water and solid waste treatment options that are renewable and cost effective. Regional governance: Many would agree that the current CRD model does not serve the West Shore well. With little regional transportation representation as but one example and poor recognition of the West Shore’s extraordinary growth, the question becomes how can West Shore municipalities gain more influence at the CRD table? Those that represent us now work hard do a good job, but is the entire model is structurally flawed. Who is the CRD and its 500 staff and $200 million budget overall, really responsible to? The issues are many and complex — formulate your own views on these and others and research them well. Pick strong leaders with strong positive values, experience, vision and plans. But above all don’t ignore the entire municipal election issue as if it doesn’t affect you and your family — it really does, a lot. dspinner@westshore.bc.ca —Dan Spinner is the CEO of the WestShore Chamber of Commerce.

LETTERS Treatment plant will crush CRD taxpayers Re: Sewage funding yet to materialize, News, Oct. 14, 2011. If it’s correct that the federal contribution for this sewage plant boondoggle has shrunk to only one quarter of the $782 million sewage plant capital cost, when it had been one-third of capital costs, the Capital Regional District and B.C. taxpayers have just been quietly hit with a massive cost increase to pay for this unnecessary sewage plant. The increase in the capital cost means that every Victorian who owns or rents a toilet could be likely paying more than the projected homeowner-renter charge of $400 a year, because the CRD residents’ the real cost of this fiasco isn’t just the projected building cost share, but also $20 million per year to run it and sewage plant and its sludge works. Now with the shrinking federal contribution, the cost to each of us will be even higher. Restaurants and hotels will see massive utility cost increases. However, because Victoria agencies providing subsidized housing or public toilets will need to increase their budgets to pay the sewage plant capital and operating costs, that extra funding also comes from CRD taxpayers. So Victorians should be relieved at this delay because it gives us an opportunity to review the sewage plant decision and ultimately quash this unsustainable megaproject that provides no measurable environmental benefit, but a huge economic burden. John Newcomb Saanich

Sewer debacle still hurting Colwood Re: Colwood must rein in spending, Letters, Oct. 5, 2011. Buried in this letter was the fact that

only five residents had signed up for the Solar Colwood initiative. One reason might be that, with the $10,000 lien that Colwood has put on all houses in the Lagoon area this year, most residents can’t afford to install solar panels. Several years ago we were forced to join up to the sewer line, at our own expense. Now, in 2011, Colwood is in debt, someone had a great idea. Why not tell all those residents on the sewer line to cough up another $10,000? No choices, just pay up. Otherwise it will be added to your taxes. A new mayor won’t make this nightmare go away, most of the candidates are just recycled councillors. Margaret Boardman Colwood

Feds top self with spending waste Shocked as I was, I thought the federal government couldn’t top the G8/20 spending spree, that spreading about of taxpayer money. Not so. The dollar figure may be lesser but, aside from the locale and perhaps Canadian participation, what’s with the war of 1812 celebration? I understood it was a battle between Britain and the U.S. What’s to celebrate? And then there’s the latest announcement of sending $10 million to Libya to help them out. I believe we already send $10 to 15 million. I don’t begrudge helping other countries but should we not help out Canadian first, or at least share the largess with them, on such as health care or job creation. Moreover, when that country settles down what’s to stop it falling into the hands of clerics, as did Iran, with us helping to fund that result? And then there is the promise to lower the federal deficit — seems an elusive goal when precious funds are frittered away or

allocated with a lack of due thought and consideration. Don Wilkes Langford

Technology more important than art Judging by the plethora of “RIP Steve Jobs” that have gushed into my news feeds, it seems many of my Facebook friends have replaced art with technology in their lives. Or rather, have replaced adoration of the creative artist with adoration of the technological avatar. Today, that miraculous mandarin is Steve Jobs. Whether this cultural shift from passive consumption of art to passive participation in digital social media is really a significant sociological event remains to be seen, but this altered paradigm has definitely created new heroes and new has-beens. Beatles versus Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson versus Prince, or Lady Gaga versus Beyonce — passive popular culture has always responded to a dualistic manufactured consumer choice. No Coke, Pepsi. But the new digital age — with its fundamental binary electrons — demands it. In this case, Steve Jobs was the underdog challenger to the poor-little-rich computer magnate everyone loves to hate, Bill Gates. Gates is arguably more important in the democratic shift to self-absorbed self-expression via accessible digital technology, but Jobs made it pseudo-sexy, and he also put a bit of good old-fashioned elitism back into the mix of this new, egalitarian digital age — a vestigial reaction derived from the olden days when the artist was king, and the medium his minion. This is obviously no longer the case. The medium is no longer simply the message, it’s also the text, the email, the post and the tweet. The people have spoken, and they value technology supreme. Authors, post your musings on Facebook

like the rest of us proletariats. Composers, anyone can record a classic techno-punk requiem with Pro Tools. Visual artists, our high-speed, high-def digital photos look better than your hand-developed prints and clumsy paintings. And the poetry of the digital future, such as haiku, will be based on strict structural rules, or rather, one unhackable dogma — only 140 characters allowed. I have never valued graffiti as high art so much as right now. Graffiti will never be digitized. Kenji Fuse Saanich

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What is 20/20 vision? You may be pleased to hear that you have 20/20 vision and think you have perfect vision. But do you? Not necessarily. 20/20 only indicates how sharp or clear your vision is at a distance. Overall vision also includes peripheral awareness or side vision, eye coordination, depth perception, focussing ability and colour vision. 20/20 is the average visual clarity obtainable by normal healthy eyes. Since it is an average, it means that there are those that see better or worse than 20/20 and yet still have healthy eyes. 20/20 describes normal visual clarity or sharpness measured at a distance of 20 feet from an object. If you have 20/20 vision, you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. If you have 20/100 vision, it means that you must be as close as 20 feet to see what a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet. In the metric system, 6/6 is the equivalent of 20/20. The ability to see objects clearly is affected by many factors. Eye conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or eye disease influence visual acuity. Most people with vision slightly below 20/20 function very well, whereas some people who have better than 20/20 feel their vision is not satisfactory. Everybody’s visual expectations are different and satisfactory vision is far more complex than just being able to see 20/20. If you feel your vision is not up to standard a comprehensive eye examination will identify causes that may affect your ability to see well. Optometrists may be able to prescribe glasses, contact lenses or other vision aids that will help improve your vision. If the reduced vision is due to an eye disease, the use of ocular medication or other treatment may be needed. If necessary, a referral to a specialist will be made if an eye disease is found which warrants further investigation.

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Occupy Victoria camp sets up for a long haul Rudy Haugeneder News Staff

Occupy Victoria protesters who set up a tent city at Centennial Square say they will remain until evicted or the social and economic problems that led to the protest are solved. There’s no chance police will be ordered to evict the protest campers, Mayor Dean Fortin said Monday. “We don’t see any need at this time,” said Fortin who praises the Occupy Victoria movement and its international counterparts as “citizen participation and one of the emerging issues of our times.” While the police are aware he supports the Occupy Victoria movement, Fortin said he has not told police how to treat the protesters because “it is totally inappropriate for the mayor to interfere with police operations.” “People have an urgent need to be involved in the events and process that shape their lives,” Fortin said. Const. Mike Russell, Victoria police media spokesperson, said police actions are designed to “work with rather than against” the protesters, adding the police have talked with the mayor and act accordingly. Russell said no additional police manpower has been allotted to keeping an eye on the protest camp other than the “typical patrol” the Centennial Square normally undergoes. At least 17 tents occupied by about 30 protesters have been on the site since the Saturday launch of the Occupy Victoria protest that saw demonstrations by several hundred people at Centennial Square, on the B.C. legislature grounds, and a march through downtown Victoria by more than 1,000 people. Occupy Victoria protesters said the mayor could easily have used his power to order police to disrupt two Occupy Victoria protests — the downtown protest by the recently founded People’s Assembly of Victoria and a similar demonstration by another group called We Are Change Victoria, on the B.C. legislature grounds earlier the same day and attended by about 300 people.

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Eight-year-old Nathaniel Thomas Brandt Price holds a sign at the Occupy Victoria protest at Centennial Square on the weekend. “The mayor being on side is huge,” said Anushka Nagji, 25, one of the People’s Assembly organizers and a University of Victoria law student who graduates in April. “He has a lot of power and was in a position to allow or not allow it to happen.” She said she is “heartened” at the friendly police attitude towards the Occupy Victoria protesters. Fellow organizer Rob Rao, 34, said Fortin could have called in police to evict the campers because of a city bylaw that says tents and other temporary structures put up public parks can only stay in place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. and must then be dismantled. Unlike the B.C. legislature grounds demonstration that had a letter of approval from the province, the people behind the Centennial Square protest and march did not have permits from the City and were technically illegal.

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Rao said the overwhelming majority of people involved in Saturday’s demonstration were individuals who said they would not normally get involved in public protest but are increasingly upset at corporate and bank control of the economy that is crushing jobs, destroying social programs, and telling governments what to do. Josh Steffler, spokesman for the We Are Change Victoria which is not tied to the People’s Assembly, said Fortin was correct in allowing Occupy Victoria to proceed without interference. “It would have been easy for him to say ‘No. They don’t have a permit (for Saturday’s protest and the tent city)” and tell the police ‘please remove them’.” Even though the City has now shut down power outlets to Centennial Square, the protesters said it is just a minor inconvenience — the 24-hor public washrooms are still open and somebody had donated a generator that provides power to recharge cell phones and other equipment. Fortin wasn’t aware the power had been cut off but guessed that city engineers probably did so for safety reasons rather than risk an accidental electrical fire of some sort. Campers Celine Daoust, 43, and her husband of 21 years, Gerry Daoust, 47, say they think the biggest local problem is the shortage of low cost housing for working people who, thanks to high home prices, “cannot afford to live where they want to work.” They plan to stay in the tent they’ve put up as long as the tent city remains. Tenter Don Cameron, 46, a chef who won’t return to the house he rents in Victoria until politicians and corporations “do something about increasing cost of living” that benefits the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. Tracy Szczyry, 54, and who claims she suffers from Crone’s disease and systemic lupus, says she will continue camping at Centennial Hall until governments and corporations take action to retrain people like her so they can find jobs. “I’m still capable, need to do something, but need training.”

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COSMETIC PESTICIDES Chair: Bill Bennett, MLA (Kootenay East) Deputy Chair: Rob Fleming, MLA (Victoria–Swan Lake)

W E W A N T T O H E A R F R O M YO U ! The all-party Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides was appointed by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to examine options for eliminating the unnecessary use of pesticides in British Columbia. The Special Committee is inviting submissions from British Columbians. You can participate by • making a written submission • participating in our e-consultation process, or • by sending the Committee a video or audio file The consultation process concludes Friday, December 16, 2011. For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca

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Woman assaulted while stopped on North Saanich road A woman was assaulted while driving home on Graham Street in North Saanich. The 46-year-old woman, who lives in the area, was travelling alone in her vehicle at about 11 p.m. on Oct. 14 and had stopped for a small tree that was across the road. The woman got out of her car to move the tree to the side, and was assaulted from behind by a man. The man then fled the scene. Police immediately attended with the assistance of a canine unit, but couldn’t find the suspect. At this time, the assault does not appear to be sexually motivated, nor associated to robbery as nothing was stolen or demanded. The investigation is still ongoing and police can not yet determine if this was a random or targeted assault. The victim was treated for minor injuries at hospital and later released. Police are asking people travelling alone to be vigilant of their surroundings and to be careful if similar circumstances arise. Anyone with any information on this crime is urged to contact Sidney North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Website honours Alex Campbell The B.C. Cancer Foundation is accepting donations in honour of Thrifty Foods co-founder Alex Campbell Sr., who died Oct. 11 after a long illness. Campbell was a longtime supporter of the foundation, and chaired its 2011 Inspire the World fundraising campaign. He and his wife, Jo, were also generous during the 2009 campaign, during which they contributed $1 million. The Alex & Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre, located at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre near the Royal Jubilee Hospital was named in their honour. Donations are welcome at donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/alexcampbell.

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OPEN HOUSE FOR proposed fire hall in View Royal, Oct. 19, 3 to 8 p.m., town hall, 45 View Royal Ave.

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SOLAR COLWOOD INFO meeting, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at Colwood city hall, 3300 Wishart Rd. Learn about incentives to install solar hot water and ductless heat pumps. GREATER VICTORIA PUBLIC Library branches will participate in the Great B.C. Shakeout earthquake drill, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.

FRIDAY

FOREST SPOOKTACULAR AT Francis/King Regional Park, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., displays, Halloween crafts, guided walks, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 29. Meet at nature centre off Munn Road.

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GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION of Langford bowling centre, ice arena at City Centre Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1089 Langford Pwky. GOLDSTREAM STATION FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market runs Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bryn Maur Road, until Oct. 22. See www. goldstreamstationmarket.ca.

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METCHOSIN VILLAGE FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market, Metchosin elementary grounds, Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4495 Happy Valley Rd. Runs to Oct. 30. LANGFORD INDOOR FLEA market, Goldstream Lodge, 679 Goldstream Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays.

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Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Rd. ORGANIZED KHAOS PERCUSSION ensemble presents pasta dinner, entertainment, silent auction, Spencer middle school, 1026 Goldstream Ave., October 28, 6 p.m. Tickets $10. Call 250389-1528 for info.

ALL CANDIDATES MEETING for Langford candidates, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Gordon United Church, 935 Goldstream Ave 7 p.m.

WEST SHORE CHRISTMAS craft fair, Nov. 4 to 6, Eagle Ridge arena in Langford. See eagleridgecommunitycentre. com under upcoming events.

SOUP DAY FUNDRAISER, Langford Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute, Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m., 2637 Sunderland Ave. Tickets $12, call 250-478-9986.

FAMILY FALL GATHERING at Hans Helgesen school, story telling, First Nation ceremony, free dinner, Nov. 16, 5 to 8 p.m., 4983 Rocky Point Rd.

VIEW ROYAL GARDEN club, general meeting Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Shoreline school, 2750 Shoreline Drive. Visitors and new members welcome.

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CHRISTMAS ARTS AND crafts show and sale, featuring 100 local artists, Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, Coast Collective Gallery, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. See www. coastcollective.ca. CANCER FUNDRAISER ART auction East Sooke artist Kay Lovett on Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Sooke Prestige Hotel, 6929 West Coast Rd. Tickets are $20 open to all. HALLOWEEN BALL FUNDRAISER for Metchosin Foundation, Oct. 29, Metchosin Community Hall. Tickets $15, call Jo Mitchell at 250-487-1671 for info. ALL CANDIDATE MEETING for Colwood election candidates,

CO-DEPENDENCE ANONYMOUS GROUP in Langford, Gordon United Church, 935 Goldstream Ave., 6:30 p.m., each Monday. Call 250-3916991 or email blubcat5@telus. net. WILLIAM HEAD ON Stage presents Mervyn Peakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gormenghast, runs to Nov. 12, starring a cast of nine prison inmates and three local actresses. Tickets $20 at My Chosen Cafe, or call 250-3832663, www.ticketrocket.org. PAUL SHEPHERD ART, Coast Collective Gallery until Oct. 23, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. See www.coastcollective.ca. Non-profit groups can submit events to calendar@goldstream-

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Langford Council on behalf of the governments of Canada and British Columbia,

is pleased to invite you to the grand opening of the new sportsplex at City Centre Park. Langford Lanes, Westhills Arena and Goudy Field are key components in our long-term commitment to provide the best in recreational options for families and people of all ages. The cooperation with the Federal and Provincial governments in funding the new facilities is greatly appreciated. Bowling is a great sport because it can be enjoyed by grandparents, parents and children together, regardless of their skill level. The new arena addresses the growing demand for more ice time for sports groups, and positions Langford favourably to host tournaments and other events. Goudy Field, the second articial all-weather turf eld, played an integral role in Rugby Canada’s decision to move its training facilities and men’s and women’s teams to Langford. That is quite an accomplishment for a City the size of Langford, and something the entire community can be proud of. A new green pedestrian network will include new and improved cyclist and pedestrian paths connecting Langford’s neighbourhoods and attractions. The new sportsplex is an example of all levels of government working together to promote healthy lifestyles and build strong communities by providing recreation for everyone. We are working on adding a YM/YWCA swimming pool at City Centre Park, and there’s more excitement on the way.

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Hot ticket: Jerry Doucette with the Jason Buie Band, Oct. 22, Metropolis nightclub

The 80s rock legend pairs up with the Victoria blues-rock group. Ages 19 and older. Tickets $20 at Lyle’s Place and Ditch Records. Doors at 7 p.m., concert at 8, 635 Pandora Ave.

Filmmakers go in front of the camera for charity Internet sketch-comedy troupe rallies for children’s hospitals Erin McCracken News staff

views a month. “If you sort of imagine 300,000 or 400,000 people actually sitting in a theatre watching your show, that’s kind of cool,” said Saunders, 28. “The wonderful thing about the Internet is there’s no borders and no boundaries, and often, while we do have a pretty solid fan base here in Victoria, we hear from people all over the world (especially Sweden).”

Paul Saunders and Graham Stark are preparing once again to take turns driving a coach bus between Las Vegas, Nev. and Tucson, Ariz. next month. On Nov. 18 the Victoria filmmakers will take their fifth annual virtual road trip, called the Desert Bus for Hope marathon charity, in front of a live Internet audience. For as long as their fans donate, the team will continue to drive, or rather, play “the most boring” eight-hour video game, Saunders said. “The real devious part is your bus lists to the right as you drive. You can’t just tape your controller down and leave it.” Last year, they drove the bus for six days straight and raised $209,000, helping the U.S.based Child’s Play charity generate more than $2 million in toys, games and cash for children’s hospitals around the world. About $35,000 of that went to the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, and more than $15,000 in cash and toys went to Victoria General Hospital, said Kristin Lindsay, U.S.-based Child’s Play foundation co-ordinator. As the creators of Bionic Trousers Media, a successful Victoria-based Internet sketch-comedy troupe that produces four popular online Local Roadshow Expert shows, Stark and Saunders are used to being Examines Some Gold Jewellery behind and in front of the cameras. Since creating their flagship online show LoadS OUT ing Ready Run in 2003, their sketch-comedy work DON’T MIS has been featured at film and comic conventions, as well as on NBC and CNN. Saunders estimates Loading Ready Run enjoys 10,000 to 20,000 views a week, while their Unskippable series, which offers a tongue-and-cheek look at video games, receives up to 400,000

Much of heir work has a “video-game bent,” though their comedy doesn’t stop there. Their latest creations are CheckPoint, a humorous video-game news show, and Feed Dump provides edgy commentaries on different topics. They film their weekly shows in their Victoria studio, as well as out in the community. “As big geeks ourselves, we tended

to do a lot video-game type content because that’s what we were thinking about a lot,” said Saunders. “It turns out a lot of the stuff I do now to make money, in some ways, video games classify as research.” To watch their shows, please visit loadingreadyrun.com or visit desertbus.org during their charity drive, beginning Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. emccracken@vicnews.com

Roadshow is in Langford: 4 More Days! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer

amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

After very successful shows in Duncan and White Rock, The Roadshow is now in Langford. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your At another Roadshow event, a woman, antiques, collectibles, gold and silver. named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She nally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. 1800’s, some of which were extremely She was very excited when she was able rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over explains “We had uncovered an 1871 $2,100 for jewellery she was never going Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have she was able to sell them for their silver noticed a substantial increase in the

content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can nally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel

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a look Cash-strapped Mustard goldtakestreamgazette. Seed forced into mortgage com Erin McCracken News staff

Chris Riddell is in the process of filling out paperwork he feels he has no choice but to do if the Mustard Seed Street Church hopes to continue serving people in need. For the first time in the nonprofit society’s history, the executive director is taking out a collateral mortgage on the Mustard Seed’s Hope Farm Healing Centre north of Duncan, where drug addicts go to recover. “That’s something I’d never thought I’d see,” Riddell said. “The coffers are bare. We’re doing that as a backup.” The Mustard Seed, which also operates a food bank in Victoria, has seen the worst decline in monetary donations in six years. And since it receives no government funding, the soci-

ety’s already tight $2.2-million annual operating budget may have to be further trimmed. To make matters worse, the society has exhausted its $100,000 rainy-day fund to cover operational expenses, such as heating and lighting and putting gas in vans used to pick up food donations at grocery stores. “Food-wise we’re holding our own, but at the same time you can’t take a turnip and put it in the gas tank of a vehicle and expect the trucks to run,” said Brent Palmer, Mustard Seed food bank director. “I guess, long run, if we don’t get the finances in then we’ll seriously have to look at making cutbacks.” Every month, the food bank feeds an average of 6,800 people who come from across Greater Victoria.

Times are tough for everyone. People are being more frugal with their financial donations, but Riddell hopes the community will help in the coming months, just as it did by contributing about $1 million in donations late last year. The food bank just launched the beginning of its Christmas campaign on Oct. 13 with the third annual 48-hour Great Canadian Food Fight, a fooddrive challenge that involves Halifax, Regina and Victoria. Every dollar generated and non-perishable food item collected will help bolster its bank balance and top up the shelves. Food Fight donations can be dropped off at all major grocery stores. For details or to donate cash online, visit www.mustardseed. ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Beacon Hill’s roads to disappear Roszan Holmen News staff

Four kilometres of roadways and 583 parking stalls located in Beacon Hill Park are one step closer to becoming history. Victoria city council’s environmental and infrastructure standing committee approved a plan to convert most of these impervious surfaces into trails and green space. Feedback from the public has come back in favour of the transformation plan. It includes moving parking to the park’s edges, closing a number of

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nated for parents with children in all city-owned or run parking lots. The plan “should make the park more natural and userfriendly without significant negative impacts on accessibility,” wrote Lucas in an email to the News. If formally approved by council, the changes will take five years and cost an estimated $530,000. The funding has been factored into the city’s 20-year capital plan.

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The head of the B.C. Treaty Commission wants her mandate extended one more year to see if the federal-provincial effort to settle aboriginal land claims has a future after two decades. Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre’s three-year appointment is set to end next March. The former chief and administrator of the Ktunaxa-Kinbasket Tribal Council in southeastern B.C. has tried to speed up progress since her appointment in 2009, a period that saw two treaties implemented and another signed. As the commission tabled its 19th annual report Wednesday in Victoria, Pierre turned up the heat. She said treaty talks have become “just another program of government” where Ottawa in particular is holding up progress. “We believe as a commission that with political will, with strong political direction, we could have seven treaties instead of two, right now, and we could have nine comprehensive agreements instead of the one that we have,” Pierre said. After implementation of the Tsawwassen First Nation treaty in Metro Vancouver and the Maa-Nulth treaty on southwestern Vancouver Island, the Yale treaty in the Fraser Canyon was ratified as the federal government launched an inquiry into the state of Fraser River salmon stocks. That put fish negotiations on hold for all remaining

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Cougars’ point streak alive Travis Paterson News staff

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The Victoria Cougars are all smiles having yet to lose in regulation this year. On Thursday (Oct. 20) the league’s first place Cougars (11-0-1) host the league’s second best Comox Valley Glacier Kings (9-1-1) at Archie Browning Sports Centre, 7:15 p.m. start time.

Down 3-2 and with their ninegame win streak threatened, the Victoria Cougars’ top line of Steve Axford, Sam Rice and Brody Coulter calmly and confidently out-skated the Kerry Park Islanders for three straight shifts near the end of their Oct. 13 matchup. With three minutes and 20 seconds left, Rice passed it from the corner to Axford in front of the net, who gently kicked the puck to his stick and neatly slid it through the legs of Kerry Park goalie Matt Chester. It tied the game late in the third, and even with some impressive heroics, the Cougars ultimately lost 4-3 in overtime, ending a win streak that has the Cougars at 23 points, four ahead of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, putting them first in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The Kings visit the Cougars tomorrow (Oct. 20), 7:15 p.m. at

from the South Island Archie Browning Thunderbirds major Sports Centre. midget team in 2008-09. It’s a blazing start He then played junior-A, for the Cougars, mostly with the Cownetting 23 of a posichan Capitals and St. sible 24 points so Albert Steel, until rejoinfar this year. ing the Cougars last Coach Mark Van spring. Helvoirt started Now in his last year the weekend off by of junior hockey, Axford naming Coulter this is part of the league’s season’s captain most potent offence. with Axford and But Axford is humble Josh Wyatt assisabout his team’s accomtant captains. The Steve Axford plishments so far. team went on to win “I think we (won nine straight two more games on the weekend games) because we work as hard — two 3-2 victories — over the Saanich Braves on Friday (Oct. 14) as anybody in the league. I didn’t really follow the win streak. Some and Kerry Park on Saturday (Oct. guys mentioned it but it didn’t 15). change how we approached the “Brody was the choice (for capgames,” he said. “Our goal is to taincy) in the dressing room and have lots of energy and work hard. we (the coaching staff) agreed “We haven’t dominated. We’ve with that,” Van Helvoirt said. “With had to come back to win lots of Coulter, Axford and Wyatt, you’ve our games, because we’re focused got three captains there and you on playing 60 minutes of hockey.” can’t go wrong.” sports@goldstreamgazette.com Axford came to the Cougars

Club at centre of curling tourney Victoria to host World Men’s curling in 2013

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Westshore Rebels back Niles Goguen is tackled by VI Raiders opponent Ranji Atwall during Saturday’s B.C. Junior Football League playoff game at Nanaimo’s Caledonia Park. The Rebels were eliminated from the B.C. semifinal in a 49-17 loss. Goguen rushed for 42 yards on eight carries and caught four passes for another 82 yards.

Rebels suffer season-ending playoff loss The Westshore Rebels’ B.C. junior football league season ended on Saturday with a 49-17 loss to the Vancouver Island Raiders in Nanaimo. Rebels lineman Jack Allen said it was a tough loss, despite being the heavy underdog to the undefeated Raiders. “When you put all this time into it, the last 12 weeks of training and effort and

everything (came) down to this moment and when it ends, it’s tough. We dug pretty deep. It was a battle. We were fighting.” The Raiders will play the Langley Rams in the B.C. final on Oct. 22 as the thirdplace Rams upset the second-place Sun 31-19 in the other semifinal on Sunday. Rebels receiver Vinnie Cannata caught three passes for 160 yards, including a 75

yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cat Todorowich in the first quarter. Todorowich scored the Rebels’ second touchdown on a keeper play in the third quarter. In total, Todorowich completed 13 of 32 passes for 311 yards with two interceptions. The Raiders’ defence held talented Rebels running back Greg Morris to just 35 yards on seven carries.

“It takes around 700 volunteers to make the event happen and the curling centre will generate two thirds of that,” Chester said. “We did the same thing in 2005 and 2009.” In terms of numbers, Victoria’s is the Travis Paterson biggest curling club in B.C. with 927 News staff members registered in 2010. “We’ve remained strong over the The reason Victoria will host the years, with the World Men’s, Scotties World Men’s Curling Championships in and Olympics all helping that,” Chester 2013 isn’t complicated: the city’s wellsaid. liked. “And the Canadian Curling “(The World and Canadian “It takes Association has even stated Curling associations) love Vicaround 700 that events like this would not toria. For them to come back here again within eight years volunteers happen in Victoria if our facility wasn’t located where it is.” tells you how much they like Victoria has yet to put a it,” said Keith Dagg, chair of the to make men’s team into the world event. the event though Key to winning back the happen and championships, numerous women’s and junior championship, which Victoria first hosted in 2005, is the the curling teams have represented Canada nationally and internationprime location of the Victoria ally. Curling Centre. Formerly known centre will But the region isn’t without as the Victoria Curling Club, it generate its favourites. In February, does more than share a parktwo thirds Victoria’s Neil Dangerfield ing lot with the Save-On-Foods of that.” rink (Dennis Sutton, Darren Memorial Centre. “Our facility will be the enter- –Bill Chester Bowden and Glen Allen) came close to making the Brier tainment hub for the event, men’s Canadian championproviding a refreshment garden ships when they suffered a narrow 6-4 and entertainment,” said curling cenloss in the provincial final to Jim Cotter tre general manager Bill Chester. “The (Kelowna). tourney goes all week and there’s time The Victoria Curling Centre plays to fill between three draws per day.” a major role in developing the game Chester was vice-chair for the Scotlocally by hosting a school curling proties Tournament of Hearts Canadian gram with 2,000 kids last yearb as well Women’s Championship at Memorial as hosting the Optimist Club of VictoCentre in 2009, overseeing the curling ria’s high school curling league, which centre’s Heart Stop Lounge. He’ll likely had 22 teams, Chester said. be involved in a similar role in 2013, Tickets for the 2013 World Men’s are and will be one of the hundreds of curlexpected to go on sale in March. ing centre members who’ll pitch in.

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Upcoming games Wed., & Thurs., Oct. 19 and 20: Single-A Island championships at Chemainus Oct. 20: AAA Oak Bay at Stelly’s; A/AA Vic High at GNS B; Esquimalt at SMUS A; Lambrick at St. Andrew’s, 3:30 p.m. kickoffs.

Lower Island High School Boys Volleyball Standings as of Oct. 12 1. Oak Bay Barbers 2. Claremont Spartans 3. Reynolds Roadrunners 4. Lambrick Park Lions 5. Belmont Bulldogs 6. Oak Bay Dreamers (Jr.) 7. Pacific Christian Pacers 8. Mt. Douglas Rams 9. Spectrum Thunder 10. Stelly’s Stingers

Running Lower Island High School Cross Country, results from race No. 3, Beaver Lake Oct. 6

Recent scores Oak Bay Barbers def. PCS 25-13, 25-11 Oak Bay Barbers def. Claremont 25-16, 25-9 Oak Bay Barbers def. Reynolds 25-12, 25-21 Reynolds split with PCS 25-20, 22-25 Claremont def. PCS 25-13, 25-18 Claremont def. Reynolds 25-16, 25-18 Belmont def. Oak Bay Dreamers 25-13, 25-22, 25-23 Lambrick def. Spectrum 25-21, 25-13 Mt. Doug def. Stelly’s 25-22, 25-12 Spectrum def. Stelly’s 25-22, 25-17 Mt. Doug split with Spectrum 25-15, 22-25 Lambrick def. Stelly’s 27-25, 25-13 Lambrick def. Mt. Doug 25-18, 25-23 Upcoming games Wed. Oct. 19 Stelly’s at Reynolds Oak Bay Jr.’s, Mt. Doug and PCS at Spectrum Oak Bay Sr., Claremont, Belmont at Lambrick Park Lower Island High School Girls Volleyball Standings as of Oct. 6 School GP W L *Lambrick (AA) 12 12 0 Belmont (4A) 12 10 2 Oak Bay (4A) 12 10 2 Mt. Doug (4A ) 10 8 2 SMUS (AA) 12 7 5 Reynolds (4A) 10 5 5 Stelly’s (4A) 10 5 5 GNS (A) 12 5 7 PCS (AA) 10 5 5 St Andrew’s (A) 12 4 8 St. Margaret’s (AA) 12 4 8 Claremont (4A) 10 3 7 Spectrum (4A) 10 3 7 Vic High (A) 12 2 10 Parkland (3A) 12 1 11 *2nd ranked AA team in B.C.

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Triple-A 1. Claremont 2. Oak Bay 3. Reynolds 4. Stellys 5. Belmont 6. Spectrum 7. Mt. Doug

GP 4 4 4 3 3 4 2

W 4 3 4 1 1 0 0

L 0 1 1 2 2 4 2

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GF 18 21 15 5 5 5 1

GA 2 8 5 4 19 22 11

Pts 12 12 9 3 3 0 0

A/AA 1. GNS A 2. Lamb.Park 3. St. Andrews 4. Esquimalt 4. Parkland 4. SMU A 4. Vic High 7. GNS B 7. SMUS B

GP 6 4 4 4 5 4 5 3 5

W 5 4 3 2 2 2 1 0 0

L 1 0 1 2 3 2 4 3 5

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GF 15 11 14 13 6 9 10 1 2

GA 1 3 7 9 15 10 15 2 19

Pts 15 12 9 6 6 6 3 3 0

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Time 21:31 21:44 22:30 22:46 23:13 23:27 23:45 24:08 24:29 25:12

Girls Gr. 9-12 (4-km) School Gr. 1. Katelyn Hayward Mt. Doug 12 2. Megan Kinghorn Spectrum 10 3. Maddie Secco Oak Bay 12 4. Morgan Roskelly Oak Bay 9 5. Farisha Arensen Mt. Doug 9 6. Elise Butler Oak Bay 11 7. Tatianna Haggard John Stubbs 9 8. Gillian Briggs Oak Bay 10 9. Sarah Hall Claremont 9 10. Heather VanTassel Oak Bay 12 11. Nichola Kennell Spectrum 12 12. Sophia Seemann Oak Bay 10

Time 16:11 16:18 17:32 17:35 17:41 17:53 18:14 18:23 18:30 18:40 18:42 18:53

Boys Gr. 9 (4-km) School 1. Ethan Getty Mt. Doug 2. Patrick Keane St. Andrew’s 3. Mike McCue Lambrick 4. Konrad Suesser St. Andrew’s 5. Malcolm Turner Oak Bay 6. Hamish Babin Claremont 7. Rylan Bootham Reynolds 8. Bryn Evans Oak Bay 9. Glen Harrison Oak Bay 10. Adam MacAulay Mt. Doug

Time 16:10 16:33 17:27 17:31 17:33 17:38 17:48 18:06 18:17 18:22

Gr. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

King of the Hill 1. Chris Fougner (7:33) 2. Michael McCue (7:44) 3. Carey Mark (8:09) 4. Corbin Mark (8:35) 5. Jamie Sapsford (8:42) 6. Alex Chen (8:58) 7. C. Ronayne (9:13) 8. Jordan Webb (9:22) 9. Kevin Kuo (9:50) 10. Nick Glover (10:14)

A 14 16 11 11 9 10 13 8 8 12 5 5 6 8 10 10 5 6 8 9 3 5 7 4

Pts 29 24 22 21 19 19 19 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 10

Upcoming VIJHL games Wednesday, Oct. 19: Peninsula at Saanich, 7:30 p.m. George Pearkes Arena Thursday, Oct. 20: Comox Valley at Victoria, 7:15 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre. Friday, Oct. 21: Campbell River at Peninsula Panthers, 7:30 p.m. at Panorama Rec. Centre. B.C. Major Midget League Oct. 16 Valley West Hawks 6 S.I. Thunderbirds 3 Oct. 15 Valley West Hawks 3 S.I. Thunderbirds 2

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Queen of the Hill 1. Lauren Peebles (9:51) 2. Jen Getz (10:34) 3. S.Goodmanson (11:29) 4. Marisa London (11:29) 5. Abby Isbister (11:38) 6. E. Van Kooten (11:56) 7. Anna Prette (11:58) 8. A. Dundas (11:58) 9. Calyn Gluns (12:16) 10. Eunice Chan (12:23)

Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League North Comox Valley Oceanside Campbell River

GP W L T 11 9 1 0 12 3 8 0 11 3 8 0

OL Pts. 1 19 1 7 0 6

South Victoria Kerry Park Peninsula Saanich

GP W L 12 11 0 12 7 5 11 4 6 11 3 6

OL Pts. 1 23 0 14 1 9 2 8

T 0 0 0 0

Recent scores Oct. 13 Kerry Park 4 Victoria 3(OT) Oct. 14 Victoria 3 Saanich 2 Comox 4 Campbell River 2 Oceanside 3 Peninsula 7 Oct. 15 Saanich 5 Comox 4 (SO) Victoria 3 Kerry Park 2 Campbell River 3 Oceanside 1

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Scoring leaders top-25 GP G 1. J. Garrett (COM) 11 15 2. Cole Peterson (PEN) 10 8 3. Myles Powell (COM) 9 11 4. Brody Coulter (VIC) 12 10 5. Kyle Peterson (PEN) 10 10 5. Steve Axford (VIC) 12 9 5. Cole Thomson (KPI) 12 6 8. Josh Wyatt (VIC) 10 7 9. G. Brandsma (COM) 11 6 9. Samuel Rice (VIC) 12 2 11. K. Yamasaki(OCE) 11 8 11. C. Morgan (KPI) 12 8 11. Alex Milligan (KPI) 12 7 11. J. Kellington (SAN) 11 5 11. Jake Bryan (PEN) 11 3 11. Travis Briggs (OCE) 12 3 17. Sheldon Trees (SAN) 11 7 17. Ryan Hogland (VIC) 12 6 17. Mark Walton (VIC) 12 4 17. Trevor Yee (KPI) 11 3 21. T. Grobowski (OCE) 7 8 21. Dane Gibson (PEN) 8 6 21. Tyler Porteous (PEN) 10 4 24. Alex Grupe (CAM) 8 6

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Top 10 results from Lambrick Park secondary’s King and Queen of the Hill running race up Mount Douglas

Upcoming games Tuesday, Oct. 25 Oak Bay and SMUS at GNS Belmont, Mt.Doug and Stelly’s at St.Margaret’s Claremont, PCS and St. Andrew’s at Lambrick Park Parkland, Vic High and Reynolds at Spectrum

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LANGFORD 2-BDRM groundlevel, private patio, 5 appls, parking. NS/NP, $1050. inclds utils. 250-634-3212. SAANICHTON- BRIGHT priv 1 bdrm+ computer room, water view, off street parking. N/S. $750. Oct 15. (250)652-2774. SIDNEY, 1 bdrm, quiet, upscale area, ocean view, F/P, priv yard, utils incl, N/P, N/S, $900, Nov. 1, 250-656-4268 westjim9@hotmail.com SIDNEY, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, prkg, storage, priv ent, sea view, N/S, N/P, $1200 utils incl’d, (Immed), 250-656-6442 SIDNEY- 500sq ft basement suite, shower only, priv entrance W/D, NS/NP. Refs req’d. Available Now. $720+ utils. (250)656-2412. SOOKE- LRG new 2 bdrm, W/D, 4 appls, close to amens, prkg, N/S. Refs. $950 inclds utils. (Immed) (250)294-0874. TRIANGLE MTN., lge furn’d 1 bdrm, lndry, brand new appls, all inclusive, avail immed, N/S, N/P, $1000 mo, 250-474-6469

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ATTENTION MACHINISTS: Metaltek Machining in Lloydminster, AB is expanding!Hiring: Machinists, CNC Operators, Programmers. State-ofthe-Art Facility, Fantastic Team, Benefits. Fax 780-8725239 kent@metaltekmachining.com www.metaltekmachining.com

REAL ESTATE

SUITES, UPPER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SIDNEY: 3-BDRM. F/P. D/W. Separate W/D. Bus route, new paint/carpets, NS/NP. $1450.+ utils. 1 (250)248-9454

Get certiﬁed in 13 weeks 12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126. NEW COMMERCIAL Beekeeping Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview College Campus ? Alberta. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Paid 26 week work practicum. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping

PERSONAL SERVICES EDUCATION/TUTORING IN-HOME TUTORING All Grades, All Subjects. Tutor Doctor. 250-386-9333

FINANCIAL SERVICES

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN DIESEL Technician Canmore, Alberta. Ford experience a plus but not required. Great working conditions, top hourly rate, full benefits; Phone 403-6792252. Fax 403-678-2806. joe_buchanan@bowvalleyford.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LOST MALE tabby w/white bib & paws. Reward $250. If found please call (250)3860726.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WATKINS PRODUCT Sales. Free delivery. (250)217-8480.

PETS

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

9x12

PERENNIALS, WHICH need digging. Call (250)391-8456.

FRIENDLY FRANK ADULT BICYCLE- 15 spd, $75. Lrg dog bed, $20. Both excellent cond.(250)381-7428. AQUARIUM, 20 gallons, almost new with fish and all, $99. Call (250)995-0120.

CHILDCARE MANAGER: dynamic, experienced administrator required full-time for 40 space campus-based childcare centre in Campbell River commencing November. Visit www.forestcirclesociety.com for more information. Please submit letter of introduction and resume to: apply2forestcircle@gmail.com

HALLOWEEN RICE hat, 23”d & horn viking hat, $10/each. 5 patterns, $2/e. 250-508-9008. HAND CROCHET Afghan multi colored, 42”x60”, newly made, $25. 250-383-4578.

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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

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

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FREE WOOL Rug(white). 250-508-9008.

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a full time ticketed welder for the North Vancouver Island area. Union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

GET MY LEASH Dog Walking At Get My Leash, I provide personalized care & exercise for your beloved dogs. Call Lisa @ 250-419-3006 or www.getmyleash.com for a free consultation.

FREE ITEMS

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANSenior, Licensed required. Flat rate. Long term employment. Resume to Comox Valley Automotive Services, 734 Knight Road, Comox, BC, V9M 3T3.

LIVE IN F/T housekeeper, sep. living accom, (Thetis Heights sub, clean, comfortable home), on bus route. Call (250)478-5327.

PET CARE SERVICES

NEW MIX-MASTER $35, new coffee machine $35. Desk atlas $25. (250)891-8119.

MOBILE HOME- appraised by bank, $48,000. Pad rent, $515./mo. 900sq ft, 2 bdrms+ den. (250)388-7384.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, large 1 bdrm, incls heat & hot water, $860/mo. Avail immed. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing. SOOKE- 2 & 3 bdrms, fully furnished condos, $1200. $1500. These boutique style town homes are the ideal home base. Steps from the resort’s private Marina and amenities, these beautifully appointed 2 & 3 bdrm condos offer spectacular ocean views, full laundry, covered parking stalls high speed internet and all utilities included. 250-3456116 or anna@fairmontcreek.ca

SEARS CRAFTSMAN Lawnmower, $40. (250)721-4696.

www.webuyhomesbc.com

SPIDER PLANTS- total of 15, 25 cents each. 250-652-4199.

HOMES FOR RENT

MORTGAGES

3 BR Rancher, 2 full baths, ensuite, 5 appl., large fenced yard, private, Whiffen Spit area, $1350/m + utils., N/S, N/ Partiers, Refs. Req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. 250-642-2015

WATER HEATER 40 gallons John Wood Pro, $20. (250)658-0932.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. CONVENIENCE STORE/gas stations. Proven product is guaranteed to attract new customers to your store. Visit our website www.DRYcamp.ca 780-918-3898. Act now, Availability limited!

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

DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask About free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

OTHER AREAS ARIZONA RANCH Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com Call 1-800-659-9957 Mention Code 7.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO ESQUIMALT (NEAR Naden), 1 & 2 bdrm suites, avail immed, on bus route, near shopping, clean & quiet. Starting at $700. 250-385-2004.

ROOMS FOR RENT RENT & SHARE house with male senior, 3 bdrms available near bus stop & 6 Mile Pub. $500-$600-$700. Call (250)220-2232. SENIOR LADY in Vic West, furn’d room, $455 incls utils, cable, local phone, 1 meal daily. No cooking. 250-380-1575

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COLWOOD: UTILS incl. Furn, on bus route, walking distance to beach & Royal Roads. NS, pets neg. $550. 250-889-4499.

SUITES, LOWER

HILLSIDE- THE Pearl; 2 bdrm condo, 6 appls, parking, storage. NS/NP. $1250/mo. Call (250)652-6729.

BRENTWOOD BACHELOR Large, ground level. Priv. entrance, parking, close to bus. NS/NP. $750. (250)652-9454. COLWOOD. 1-bdrm suite, utilities included, cat ok, N/S. $825. (250)478-4418. C. SAANICH, 1 bdrm bsmt, all utils incl, priv ent, shared W/D, N/S, N/P, $750 mo, avail immed, call 250-213-8852. GLEN LAKE (Westshore), 2 level studio 1bdrm, lndry, prkg, sep from house/ent, 5 mins walk to Westshore Mall, close to bus, $850 inclusive, N/S, N/P, Nov. 1, 250-478-8371.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $960/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing. FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large bach, $665/mo. Avail Nov. 1. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing. GORGE POINT Inn- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, underground parking, F/P. $1295. (250)923-2844.

TOWNHOUSES

CASH PAID

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427

Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

BEATERS UNDER $1000

CARS 1987 CUTLASS Sierra Brougham 4-dr. 102,000 km (1 owner).V6, 2.8L multiport electronic fuel injection, 2-tone silver-grey/burgundy velour int. Power/tilt steering, cruise, air, sun roof, white walls. Mint cond. $3750. (250)382-0560.

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BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM, 2.5bath avail immed, new: fs/wd/dw, walk amens/bus/Sooke core, $1600, N/S. 250-642-0133. BRAND NEW 4 bdrm, 3 bath, townhouses. From $369,900. Ask about 100% financing. 2733 Peatt Rd. Open weekends. (250)727-5868. www.karenlove.com Karen Love Remax Alliance

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TRUCKS & VANS

For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away

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AUTO FINANCING FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery. www.autocreditfast.ca WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in October, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com

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

NORM’S PAINTING. Quality work. Reasonable, Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

WES OBORNE CARPENTRY Great quality with references to match. Wes (250) 480-8189

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. LAKE ELECTRIC- Over 20 yrs of service, residential, commercial and renovations. Lic: 102849, (250)391-4041. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

CARPET INSTALLATION

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DARCY’S CARPET & LINO. Install, repairs, laminate, restretch, 35 yrs. 250-478-0883.

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY 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.

MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278 NEED HELP cleaning your house? Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.

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

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

FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

FURNITURE REFINISHING U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.

GARDENING 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specialize; tree pruning, hedges, tree & stump removal, fall clean-up, hauling, power washing. 23yrs exp. WCB. AURICLE LAWNS- Fall aeration & fertilize, hedges, irrigation blow-out, bulbs. 882-3129 COMPLETE PROPERTY maintenance programs. Monthly, weekly visits. Yard Cleanup pros. (250)885-8513. DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Big cleanups our specialty Complete garden maint. Call 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PLUMBING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. HYDRA GREEN CLEAN Gutter Clean & Repair roof de-moss, window washing and hauling. Fully licensed and great prices. Call for your free estimate! 250-893-6869 PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades, roof demossing. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440. V.I.P. GUTTER Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543 WE SWEEP your roof, clean your gutters & remove your waste. Fair prices. Insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663. PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.

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

TELEPHONE SERVICES A PHONE Disconnected? We can help. Best rates. Speedy connections. Great long distance. Everyone approved. Call today. 1-877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046 TILES, GRANITE & glass blocks. (250)384-1132 or (250)213-9962.

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

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

INSULATION

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

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GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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WESTSHORE STONEWORKS Custom Stonework. Patios & Walkways. (250)857-7442.

HANDYPERSONS

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

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RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.

C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Replace, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Prices. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com

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MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

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✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS NEWS GAZETTE GAZETTE -- Wednesday, Wednesday, October October 19, 19, 2011 2011 GOLDSTREAM

BC Hydro cuts 300 jobs, 150 to come Tom Fletcher Black Press

BC Hydro is moving ahead with its cost-cutting program, eliminating 300 positions last week and announcing 150 more will be gone in the next two years. BC Hydro CEO Dave Cobb gave few specifics about the type of positions being eliminated. He said the reductions were identified starting in January as the Crown utility prepared for a review of its operations ordered by incoming Premier Christy Clark. About 250 positions were phased out before this week, for a total reduction of 700. Cobb said most of the reductions are through attrition, but there will be “some layoffs” to reach the number needed to limit rate increases as directed by the government review. Three deputy ministers reviewed BC Hydro operations and reported to Energy Minister Rich Coleman in

August. Cobb and Coleman agreed to roll back the general rate increase to eight per cent this year and 3.9 per cent in each of the next two years. BC Hydro's pre-

vious application to regulators was for a 9.73 increase in each of the three years. The Canadian Office and Professional Employees, one of BC Hydro's two

unions, says it is losing 400 meter reader positions as a result of BC Hydro's installation of wireless smart meters that automatically report consumption and

Coleman said the utility should be contracting out more engineering work. The review found overall staff grew by 41 per cent between 2006 and 2010.

power outages. The review endorsed BC Hydro's business case for upgrading to smart grid technology. It focused on BC Hydro's 650 staff engineers, and

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Traveller’s Inn motel conversion rejected Victoria votes down low income rental units

Roszan Holmen News staff

Micro rental units for lowwage single people got voted

down by Victoria council last week. The new owner of the old Traveller's Inn at 3025 Douglas St. proposed to convert the

motel into warehouse storage and 45 studio apartments with rent ranging from $650 to $725 including utilities, cable, phone and Internet. Owner Mike Kelly proposes units be sized between 226 and 387 square feet. While the Burnside Neighbourhood Plan supports the development of rental housing, the area along Douglas Street has been

reserved for wholesale, retail and service. The residential proposal doesn't accommodate families or offer residents adequate open space. For these reasons, Victoria's planning department recommended against the application. Victoria’s planning and land use committee voted against the application. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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