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GOLDSTREAM Passing natural gas People are evacuated from their Langford homes once again after a natural gas line break. News, Page A3 Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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No golden eggs from these geese Metchosin looks to province for help to control crop-eating birds

Commuter rail mulled for E&N line BC Transit study estimates $2.50 ride from Langford to Victoria

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Metchosin farmer Tom Henry is at his wits end when it comes to hungry Canada geese. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run through the fields with his dog, but the birds fly up only to land again. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used annoying noisemakers to startle the geese, but they learn to tune it out. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even nailed hundreds of wooden stakes into his fields and strung out kilometres of twine, creating a grid that hovers over his crops and deters the big birds from landing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the string is off the ground they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like it,â&#x20AC;? Henry said. It's his own novel solution to the goose problem, but notes that some flocks are repelled by the twine and some arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If three geese land, 300 will follow.â&#x20AC;? All this effort is too keep geese from destroying crops. Like the biblical swarm of locusts, Henry has seen flocks of 200 geese treat his red-fife wheat, oats and barley as an all-you-can-eat buffet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An adult goose eats about the equivalent to a lamb,â&#x20AC;? Henry observed. Two years ago Henry had an entire field of red-fife wheat, only days away from harvesting, completely consumed by the fowl. The crop werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t visible from the road and when Henry ventured back to reap what he sowed, the wheat was gone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a couple metric tonnes,â&#x20AC;? Henry said. That incident alone cost Henry about $4,000 worth of wheat. Henry and a handfull other Metchosin farmers facing this flock-pocalypse took their concerns to the District, who in turn brought it forward to the Union of B.C. Municipalities meeting in Vancouver last week.

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The Island Corridor Foundation and BC Transit are investigating the viability of an intercity passenger rail pilot project from Duncan to Victoria called the Salish Express. The idea, according to Island Corridor Foundation executive director Graham Bruce, is to explore a commuter service on the E&N rail line for the West Shore that might help to alleviate traffic congestion along the Trans-Canada Highway. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an idea explored before. In 20092010, the provincial study said a similar service would have an estimated $64.2 million capital cost. A new study completed by BC Transit in May, has come up with much lower capital cost estimate. The report proposes fares of $11 from Duncan-Shawnigan Lake, and $2.50 from Langford to Victoria. It also predicts a daily ridership of 389 this year, rising to 560 in 2026. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on a train running one trip between Duncan and Victoria per day, and two trips between the West Shore and Victoria. BC Transit estimates annual revenue for the Salish Express at $318,000, and annual operating costs at between $2 million to $4 million. The capital cost estimate is $1.5 million, assuming the completion of $15 million in track upgrades. Charla Huber/News staff

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Metchosin opts for less of a bang this Halloween Charla Huber News staff

The District of Metchosin always celebrates Halloween with a bang, but this year it will be a bit less of a bang. After several years of horse and livestock owners complaining the sounds of fireworks spook their animals, Metchosin council voted to use no-report fireworks this year. “They are still loud but not as loud,” said Metchosin fire Chief Stephanie Dunlop. The annual Halloween celebration is hosted at the Metchosin Volunteer Fire Department hall. Dunlop looked into a variety of options for the event this year, such as continuing the event as usual, swapping standard fireworks for no-report fireworks, offering a laser light show, or having no show at all. “The laser light show is very expensive and there was not enough time (to organize it),” Dunlop told council. It could be an option for next year. Council agreed the noreport fireworks would be the best option for this year. Coun. Jo Mitchell voted against having fireworks at all. The District and MVFD will also notify residents of estimated times of fireworks so they can be prepared.

Gas line ruptured again in Happy Valley Edward Hill News staff

WorkSafeBC says the contractor who ruptured a natural gas line on Friday in Langford didn’t follow a provincial regulation on how utility lines should be unearthed. People were evacuated from their homes and a day care in the area of Lomalinda Drive and Happy Valley Road Friday morning after a FortisBC gas line was hit during work linked to a townhome development. A WorkSafeBC investigation found the contractor, Joseph Brown Contracting Ltd., had partially exposed the gas line using a vacuum system, but part of the unexposed line slanted upward several feet. Without the expected buffer of earth, an excavator soon struck and broke the shallow line, prompting the second evacuation of the area in two months. A WorkSafeBC officer has ordered Joseph Brown Contracting to fully expose any utility lines before using heavy machinery to dig in the vicinity of the lines. “(The officer) issued an order that all utility lines need to be fully exposed before working or proceeding with powered equipment,” said Megan Johnston with WorkSafeBC. “No matter how it’s done, be it hand digging or (vacuuming) ... lines need to be exposed. That is for all utilities.” Johnston said WorkSafeBC hasn’t levied any fines on the contractor, but officials will be following up at the work site. The same contractor was cited for a Aug. 4 line break in the exact same area, which expelled natural gas for 2.5 hours. A WorkSafeBC report noted in that case, the rupture endangered workers after the lower window of the excavator was broken due to debris shot by the escaping gas.

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At 11:35 a.m. on Friday, FortisBC crews crimped off a broken natural gas line at Happy Valley Road and Lomalinda Drive. Happy Valley Road was closed to traffic until early afternoon. was ruptured, said he is losing his patience. “The first time it’s an accident. The second time it’s ‘what are they thinking?’ The third time you have to wonder what the hell is going on,” Dyck said while waiting to return to his home. On Friday, natural gas wafted through the area for about two and a half hours before the line was shut down at 11:35 a.m. Similar to the Aug. 4 line break, FortisBC crews dug two holes on either side of the rupture to crimp off the line. Tom Hayward and his family took shelter on a BC Transit bus brought in to house evacuees. It was his second evacuation, and he took it in stride. “Guys are working and things happen. I’m not upset,” he said. “What can you do?” FortisBC spokesperson Marcus Wong said the company stands by the accuracy of its gas line maps.

Langford engineering manager John Manson noted in Friday’s case the contractor did almost everything correct in terms of using a device to trace the horizontal path of underground utility pipes. Maps provided to contractors don’t show elevation changes, Manson noted. “The maps aren’t detailed enough,” he said. “They don’t show vertical, only horizontal.” Langford evacuees were allowed back in their homes just before noon on Friday. The gas line ruptured just before 9 a.m. It’s the third gas line break in the same area in two months. The first smaller break on Aug. 2 caused only the evacuation of the day care, and was done by a different contractor than the following two incidents. Dennis Dyck, who was evacuated from his home Friday and on Aug. 4 after the six-inch gasmain

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Suspected serial robber holds up Millstream Village Money Mart Eighth recent armed robbery in region Charla Huber News staff

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A masked bandit has struck again, this time in Langford. On Saturday at 5:10 p.m. a man walked into the Money Mart in Millstream Village with a handgun and demanded money. He had a dark-coloured bandana covering the lower half his face. He was wearing dark-coloured clothing including a hat, pants and hoodie with red lettering on it. “The suspect fled dropping his hoodie along the way,” said Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz, with the West Shore RCMP. He was wearing a white T-shirt under the hoodie. The man ran eastbound through Millstream Village and down Sunshine Terrace. Saanich police arrived with dogs to track the suspect. The dogs followed his scent but lost it in the Home Depot parking lot on Millstream Road. “He probably had a vehicle wait-

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ing there for him,” Rochlitz said. Another robbery occurred on Sunday just after 5 p.m. at Panago Pizza at 1108 Yates St. in Victoria. The suspect had a similar description and displayed a handgun. Police investigators believe it is the same suspect as in the Langford robbery and a series of seven armed robberies in the Capital Region. West Shore RCMP, Victoria police and Saanich police are working together to track down the suspect. No one has been injured in the recent robberies, Rochlitz said. She said if someone witnesses such a robbery, stay aware, but certainly don’t intervene. “These situations are concerning for the general public, and we need to be in charge of our own personal safety,” Rochlitz said. “We need to do what is best in that moment to keep ourselves safe.” The man is described as being in his mid-20s, heavy-set, 200 to 220 pounds and stands taller than six feet. Anyone with information on the suspect can call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Metchosin’s resolution notes that the Canada goose was introduced to the Capital Region by the B.C. Fish and Wildlife Service in the 1950s for hunting. Now with a population between 3,000 and 5,000 birds, the resolution says geese “inflict significant damage to farms crops in Metchosin and on the Saanich Peninsula.” The two rural farming areas are most often hit by marauding geese in the capital region, said Metchosin Mayor John Ranns, but farmers across the province are coping with this challenge. “These aren’t migratory, they are residential geese,” said Ranns, who admits he is unsure how to solve the problem. Metchosin wants the province to set out a strategy to manage the geese population, which was supported at the UBCM meeting, although the resolution is non-binding on the government. One solution Henry has is destroying the geese. He has a permit from the Canada Wildlife Service

and the RCMP that allows him to shoot up to 30 Canada geese each year, but that doesn’t make much of a dent. As far as Henry is concerned, more geese need to be shot and goose eggs destroyed to “They are help control really beautiful the population. birds, when they “They are are in limited really beautiful birds, when numbers.” they are in lim–Tom Henry ited numbers,” Farmer Henry said. While losing the crops is frustrating, Henry said Canada geese can consume every blade of grass in a field, creating long term damage to the earth. When this happens, grazing animals are left with nothing to eat and the bare earth is exposed, causing erosion. “They will land on the pastures and eat your grass down to the roots,” he said. “The grass doesn’t always recover.” reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Municipalities vote to put brake on smart meter rollout Province to push on with installation Jeff Nagel Black Press

The campaign to derail B.C. Hydro’s rollout of wireless smart meters got a boost from mayors and councillors at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Friday. Delegates voted 55 per cent to support a moratorium on the mandatory installation of smart meters until major issues can be resolved. “There is an important ele-

ment of personal choice,” Colwood Coun. Judith Cullington said. “Some people are sensitive to this radiation and only a small amount affects them.” She said city councils across the province have been deluged in email by people deeply concerned about the possible health impacts. Some civic leaders who supported the call for a moratorium said they don’t have concerns about health risks but think other issues deserve more attention, from the $930-million cost of the meter program to the potential to eventually use them to charge higher rates at peak times.

An initial show of hands was inconclusive so the final vote was conducted electronically — using wireless voting devices. No delegates spoke against the resolution. Premier Christy Clark said the smart meter installations will continue, despite the UBCM resolution. Hydro crews have already installed 100,000 smart meters across B.C. and that’s to rise to 250,000 by later this fall. “I don’t share those health concerns,” she said Friday. Clark said B.C. needs an efficient smart grid to save money on electricity delivery and foster economic growth.

Chamber community award winners Fourteen influential community leaders, organization and businesses took home trophies Friday night at the inaugural WestShore Community Awards. Held at Bear Mountain resort, 38 finalists were recognized for their community leadership. Winners in eleven categories are as follows: • Brock Emberton Law Corporation - Business integrity • Colwood Mayor Dave Saunders - Civic leadership • Rotary Club of West Shore -

Community Innovation • Margaret Jacobson - Community service • Canada Laminate & Hardwood Flooring - Costumer service • Feel Good Yoga & Pilates Customer service • WildPlay West Shore Victoria - Healthy communities: Business • Jim Rathwell - Healthy communities: Individual • Kathleen King-Hunt Healthy Communities: Indi-

vidual • SPORTASSIST - Healthy communities: Organization • WestShore Centre for Learning & Training - Healthy communities: Organization • Royal Colwood Golf Club Environmental Stewardship • Thermal King Glass - Longstanding West Shore business • Langford Coun. Lanny Seaton and SD 62 trustee Dianna Seaton - Civic couple See www.westshoreawards.ca for the full list of nominees.

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It also assumes an ongoing assessment of the rail bridges and trestles find no major problems. BC Transit also identified many barriers to the pilot project. “The terminus would be in Victoria West, which requires a transfer to bus as

part of the passenger trip,” the report states. “Without improving travel times from the West Shore, the ability to divert trips from existing modes is limited.” Bruce cautioned against coming to conclusions. “The report is primarily a collection of baseline details that will be used for a more rigorous assessment in due course,” he

wrote. “The ICF needs to review the data collected and test some of the assumptions found in the report.” Any solution to the transit issues of the Capital Region will be costly, Bruce added. “The light rail transit plan of $950 million gives governments and taxpayers some idea of the scope of those costs.”

BBB warns of suspect power savers Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is warning that consumers are reporting deceptive and misleading sales practices related to a device known as a “power saver device.” Consumers are reporting unsolicited phone calls offering a $150 device that could reduce hydro

consumption by 25 to 50 per cent. Numerous consumers allege that some power saver devices do not work, the BBB says. The BBB recommends always checking a company’s BBB review at www.vi.bbb.org (locally) or www. bbb.org (internationally) before making any purchase.

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Losing inches on a carbon waistline Highlands ecogurus advise on national home energy contest Charla Huber News staff

Highlands environmentalists Gord and Ann Baird are going to help six families go on a diet — the Energy Diet Challenge. Homeowners across Canada entered the challenge through Canadian Geographic and Shell Canada. They are seeking ways to shrink their household carbon footprints from September until December, and hopefully beyond. The Bairds, who built an ultraenergy efficient home on their property in Highlands, will mentor the families. Although the Bairds have been hired on as consultants, initially they wanted to be contestants. The prize, a hybrid car, seemed a good fit. After interviews with Canadian Geographic and Shell Canada, it became apparent there wouldn’t be much of a challenge. “It became clear that we were over qualified,” Ann said. “It wouldn’t be fair for the other families.” The families selected for the competition are from Nanimo, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Ontario and two families from Quebec. The contest began on

Sept. 12 and ends Dec. 8. The contestants will have their home, water and transportation energy footprint measured. The Bairds will advise families on lifestyle choices and technologies to reduce energy consumption. The Bairds travelled to Banff to meet the families last month, driving and camping along the way. Other families flew to Alberta, except the family from Calgary. Shell paid for carbon offsets. At home in Highlands, the Bairds’ unique cob house features composting toilets, solar hot water and solar electric systems, rain water collection and LED lights. “The house is the eye-candy for the message,” Ann said. “The real message is smarten up,” Gord added. An interesting twist to the contest is the contestants don’t really compete against each other. “They compete against themselves,” Gord said. The families record their energy consumption prior to starting the contest and compare after the cut off. While lowering their energy usage is the main idea, the families will also blog about their experiences. “Part of it is the interest they gain while telling their story,” Gord said. Each blog posted by the families will be read by the Bairds, who will comment on the entries and offer suggestions. “People don’t learn from being told things, but they do learn

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Ann and Gord Baird are helping six Canadian families reduce their energy consumption through the Energy Diet Challenge. from telling stories,” Ann said. The winning family will be determined by online votes, energy consumption, quality and quantity of blog posts and creativity of lifestyle changes.

While sitting in their home, Gord and Ann explain changes people can make to reduce energy usage, such as switching to solar heated water or installing low flush toilets.

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Gord said that other ways to conserve energy is to be organized in terms of using a vehicle and not wasting gas. “You don’t have a chance if you can’t organize for the following day,” Gord said explaining it’s best to plan driving routes for errands. Of the competing six families, five have children. From experience, the Bairds know that many parents often drive kids to and from school, as well as afterschool activities. “It took me four years (of parenting) to say, ‘No you can’t do that activity,’” Gord said. “There is intense social pressure for kids to take lessons and to go to birthday parties. You are not going to hurt your kids by (staying home) and harvesting potatoes.” Even with the numerous changes the Bairds have made in their lives, they are now just starting to use public transit. They drive from their rural home to a park-and-ride and bus from there. “The kids like the bus because their dad can’t rant to them on the bus (how he does in the car),” Ann joked. Bairds encourage everyone to sign up on the contest website to track their energy consumption. “You can learn right along with the other families,” Gord said. For more information go to energydiet.canadiangeographic. ca. The Bairds and the contest are featured in this month’s Canadian Geographic magazine. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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City of Langford Notice of Public Hearing Being Waived

Jug o’ money for Tour de Rock

NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Langford has waived the holding of a public hearing for Bylaw No. 1373; being the proposed Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 for the City of Langford, pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act. Applicant City of Langford Purpose The purpose of Bylaw No. 1373 is to amend Section 3.05 of the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by making various changes to the regulation of the total oor area, lot coverage, and height of accessory buildings in various zones. Lands Affected This Bylaw affects all properties within the City of Langford. COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other related material may be viewed during normal working hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 3 October 2011 to Monday, 17 October 2011, inclusive, at the Langford City Hall, Second Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Matthew Baldwin, City Planner, at 250.478.7882 with any questions on this Bylaw.

Grade 6 student Mason Wright and Grade 3 student Georgia Shirley have both been touched by cancer and helped contribute to Willway elementary’s Tour de Rock fundraising campaign. The water jug is nearly full and come in at 120 pounds, more than Wright weighs. The money will be tallied and donated to the Tour de Rock riders on Wednesday when they come to the school. Langford is hosting a Tour de Rock celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m. Riders are scheduled to arrive at 3:45 for a barbecue. Parking is limited at Veterans park, so people can park at Langford Rona and catch Langford’s trolley bus to the celebration.

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EDITORIAL

Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Edward (Ted) Hill Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

The Goldstream News Gazette is published by Black Press Ltd. | 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 2X4 | Phone: 250-478-9552 • Fax: 250-478-6545 • Web: www.goldstreamgazette.com

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Regional residents’ concerns shifting

he annual Vital Signs report announced this week that the cost of living is the No. 1 concern for residents of the Capital Region, ahead of the previous top issue, homelessness. The results leave us asking a couple of questions: Is homelessness second on the list because residents perceive the region’s homelessness strategy to be working? Or, in the wake of the economic turmoil gripping the world — it continues to trickle down to the Capital Region — have people chosen to focus more on their own situation rather than first considering the well-being of those less fortunate than themselves? It’s likely a little of both. When the region’s homelessness strategy was first put forward, Greater Victoria was still enjoying the fruits of economic progress and people no doubt felt able to put their thoughts and dollars toward the poorest of the poor in our communities. Now, however, with news of the latest market crash or soft tourism numbers regularly found in the media, people have begun to fear for their economic future. Proponents of the minimum wage hike this year from $8 an hour, an absolute necessity, hoped the effect would be to indirectly boost the wages of other workers making nearly as modest a rate. For some businesses, however, it has only had the effect of adding payroll and thus prevented other workers from gaining much-needed cost-of-living increases. With the exception of certain union positions, wages in general are not keeping pace with inflation. With the still-harsh economic realities dictating a holding of the line on expenses for business and government, many are choosing to avoid giving raises as a way to allow employees to keep their jobs. The disparity in income between the wealthy, and the middle class plus working poor continues to grow. It’s up to our governments to look at ways, through taxation policy, of allowing the majority of workers, in the middleand lower-income range, to at least keep pace with the gains being accrued by the wealthiest in our society. 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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Against the background of flimsy hat happens when political debts wrapped together as trustleaders fumble and dither, worthy securities, Flassbeck said: as they are doing now in “We have a ‘shadow face of the world financial banking system’ of hedge crisis? funds and investment Check the empty mumbankers ... ‘off-balancebo-jumbo about “recovsheet vehicles,’ where ery” that spills across banks engaged in gamthe business pages while bling. Regulators were stock markets continue overwhelmed by the their decline. Ordinary huge amount of new and people arguably must sophisticated complex look beyond the orthodox structured products on money-gurus for smarter these markets, which advice. G.E. Mortimore were created ... to disEconomist Heinner Think About It guise the character of Flassbeck sounds believgambling behind it.” able. He says nations Flassbeck was talking to the must co-operate to shut down the Pambazuka News, an African social“casino economy” that ran out of justice site. A clear conclusion control and landed us in this mess. emerges from his findings: We need Flassbeck, the chief economist public financial management in the of United Nations Conference on public interest. The “free market” Trade and Development, said “The failed us. real economy is producing goods ... And it isn’t just honest gambling that people need. But on top of that that critical thinkers have in mind. ... a huge casino was built, where It’s gambling with loaded dice that gambling was the most important favour a wealthy, privileged elite. activity. And people really expected Rev. Peter Millar, former warden (to) get a ... net gain, a net income, out of this casino, but every reason- of Iona Abbey in Scotland, drew attention to the stunning hypocrisy able person knows that is not posdisplayed by Britain’s Conservative sible, casinos are what economists call ‘zero sum’ (games) — what one government and by an even more arrogant government in Argentina. guy loses the other one wins. “In 2001, when the Argentinian “The fact that they played with economy was in free-fall, thousands commodities and currencies and of people living in poor neighbourhouses gave them the illusion, for a time, that they really could get a net hoods stormed foreign-owned superstores. They came out pushgain out of this casino game. But ing shopping carts overflowing with it is impossible and that has been shown now. After all the speculative the goods they could no longer afford — clothes, electronics, meat. pyramids collapsed, we see there is The government called a ‘state of no net gain left.”

siege’ to restore order; the people didn’t like that and overthrew the government.” Journalist Naomi Klein’s remembered Argentinian phrase, el saquero, the sacking, was “the same word used to describe what Argentina’s elites had done by selling off the country’s national assets in flagrantly corrupt privatization deals, hiding money offshore, then passing the bill to the people with a brutal austerity package.” Tory politicians call the recent U.K. riots merely criminal, not political. But who were the worse criminals — the looters or the CEOs who pocketed enormous bonuses after their banks had received bailout money from taxpayers? Rev. Millar goes on to say: “The U.K. government continues to force sacrifices on the most vulnerable, while the elites continue to pursue their insane lifestyles. In the U.K. we are witnessing daily the firing of public servants, the scapegoating of teachers, the closing of libraries, the rolling back of union contracts, the botched-up rush to privatize public assets. “The list is never-ending, and once again we are being lectured by the very people who sacked the economy in the first place.” U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, the target of Millar’s tough words, recently showed up as Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s political pal and kindred spirit. gemort@pacificcoast.net —G.E. Mortimore is a Langfordbased writer. Think About It runs every second week in the Gazette.

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School board trustees are crucial community leaders I health all day, everyday. had the pleasure of attendWhy then do we mostly ing a School District 62 board ignore them? Do you even meeting the other night. know who your local For this district, with school trustees are? an annual operating Probably not. budget of about $80 Do you pay attenmillion and a staff of tion to the fact that about 1,500, we are trustees get elected talking about a large reelected or otherorganization with sigwise every three nificant impact not years on the same only on its students date at the same but on the communitime as the municipal ties it is located within. elected officials? Unlike most other The media largely school districts across Dan Spinner ignores these races the province, enrolGuest Comment as most of the attenment is on a strong tion goes to mayoral increase that will concandidates and some local tinue into the future. In fact a council battles. recent facilities plan indicates However I would argue that that even current utilization of school board trustees have a SD 62 classrooms far exceeds more immediate and longer space. term impact on the health of All the schools in SD 62 are our communities' families than overcrowded and some dangermany local councils. ously so. Belmont secondary in This is especially important particular needs so much retrofor all the infrastructure issues fit and seismic upgrading that facing the West Shore with its current plans call for demolishrapid growth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; projections for ing it rather than spending the K-12 age growth are a minimum millions involved to bring it up of a 55 per cent increase over to standards. the next decade. In other words school boards In the Sooke School District and administrators deal with we elect seven trustees, four issues critical to your child's

from the West Shore area and three from the Sooke area. These folks work hard on your behalf and you deserve to know what positions they take on what issues and to see if you agree or disagree with those positions. The point is to simply challenge ourselves to get involved in school board issues wherever we live. You can follow their websites, pay attention to the administrators blogs, follow the issues and attend a board meeting. They are all public. Pay attention to your local trustee candidates as they emerge in a few weeks' time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and when you are voting in the municipal elections on Nov. 19 remember to pay attention to the trustee candidates that you are affecting the quality of your child's day and life. It's that important. Otherwise you don't get to complain, and folks, it's also called democracy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it doesn't work without you. danspinner@westshore.bc.ca â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dan Spinner is the CEO of the WestShore Chamber of Commerce.

LETTERS Transit transfer limits go too far Re: Transit scores new revenue after tackling transfer abuse, News, Sept. 28, 2011. It always amazes me how bureaucrats use their assumptions to prove their assumptions. A example is the recent statements made by BC Transit, that their recent increase in revenues of nearly $500,000 is a result of changes in the bus transfer system which reduced fraud. However, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at other possible causes for those increased revenues: Old system: completely legitimate for riders to use their transfers to travel in two directions during the allotted 90 minute transfer time. New system: No longer allowed. Old system: Travel up to 90 minutes on a transfer, allowing people to go, for example, from the West Shore to Sidney on one fare. New System: 60 minute maximum transfer travel. Further, gas prices in the Victoria area have gone up nearly 20 per cent since the beginning of the year. Is it possible that riders who used to travel two ways on one bus transfer now have to pay twice for that same travel? Could it be that reduced

transfer times are causing some trips to require two fares? Could the chances have caused some riders to buy monthly bus passes? Could the substantial increase in gasoline in the last nine months have, as in the past, caused increases in the number of bus passengers? Could the number of University of Victoria students (who are all required to pay for a bus pass in their fees) have gone up this fall? I am not suggesting that fraud didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have some influence on the lower revenue numbers, or that a better controlled system wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t needed, but BC Transit had already â&#x20AC;&#x153;assumedâ&#x20AC;? a loss due to transfer fraud of $250,000 a year. Now they are claiming that if trends continue, the real loss was closer to $1 million per year. If indeed this is such an unexpected windfall, perhaps transit can afford to roll back some of the restrictions, so that legitimate riders aren't saddled with extra expenses due to the changes in the transfer system. Arthur Entlich Metchosin

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Regional efforts could pay off for all municipalities Getting important projects done requires regional co-operation. The $10-million replacement of the Craigflower bridge using federal gas tax funds is a perfect example. The CRD board supported the application from View Royal and Saanich to access the federal gas tax funds because the Craigflower bridge is a regionally significant transportation corridor. We should consider all our major infrastructure projects in a regional context. Thirteen municipalities have 13 different lists of important projects. We’re all competing for the same pots of federal and provincial money. Let’s consolidate our lists and identify our common priorities. Speaking with a single voice will get the attention of senior governments. Our elected officials need to start viewing the world in similar terms. We’re a region. Let’s act like one. Transportation planning can clearly be shared. Let’s plan transit routes, bus lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks and trails with the regional commuter in mind. Residents like that they can pick up the phone and call their councillor about a neighbourhood

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Hot ticket: Crush: A Fine Wine Affair, Inn at Laurel Point, Oct. 16, 5 to 8 p.m.

Belfry Theatre combines good vino with a good cause, with a live auction on rare wines, tastings, food pairings and music. Tickets, $65. Call 250-385-6815 or visit www.tickets.belfry.bc.ca.

Belfry’s Beauty: story somehow lost in translation REVIEW: English version of play asks simple questions Vivian Moreau News staff

The acting was solid and the set intriguing. Yet when the Belfry Theatre audience stood on opening night to applaud the cast of And Slowly Beauty… I stayed in my seat. The reason? Quebec playwright Michel Nadeau’s story of an ostensibly successful man stuck in a rut and asking basic life questions didn’t resonate. But because it may for others I can’t say don’t go see this play, the first production of the script in English. Dennis Fitzgerald is both sweet and subtle in his role as Mr. Mann (get it? the common man?) the middle manager struggling to be enthusiastic about his employer’s company restructuring plan. One memorable scene has him uttering the dreaded “synergy” to staff whose jobs may shortly be eliminated. Five cast members who double up on roles funny it up in that scene by speaking back nonsensically,

but in tones of protest we understand. With a distracted wife (Caroline Gillis), two young adult kids (Thomas Olajide and Celine Stubel) constantly on the run, and a dying young colleague (Christian Murray), Mann is adrift in the centre. One night he goes to see Anton Chekov’s Three Sisters and is struck by the questions of life that play poses: What matters? What is real? How do we make meaning of the modern world? These questions leave Mr. Mann at first perplexed through his day, but ultimately learning to find joy in the basics: his children and wife who pause to reconnect with him and he with them. John Ferguson’s versatile set design works well. The framed glass wall extending the width of the stage has enough entries and exits that it quadruples up convincingly as office boardroom, coffee shop, the Mann family’s kitchen and theatre. There is perhaps a bit too much chair moving by cast members – a physical necessity but a cerebral distraction. Directed by Michael Shamata, the cast move fluidly in their roles. Mary-Colin Chisholm is the coffee shop server who

spies Mann reading Three Sisters and then goes to the play, bumping into him when he decides to see it a second time. She is a strong physical and plot pivot point, playing not only the colleague from work but the unseen neighbour – who turns out to be the coffee shop server – whom Mann hears having loud sex off-stage. She helps Mann realize the beauty of discovery that can be found through the arts, ahem. And Slowly Beauty… is a play gentle with its cleverness. It coopts the audience in the almost clubby knowledge of underscoring the gift of what theatre provides. Does that invisible ego stroking prompt an audience to stand for an ovation that is not just for the cast but for themselves? You be the judge. vmoreau@oakbaynews.com

Did you know? ■ And Slowly Beauty… runs until Oct. 23 at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave. Tickets, $28 to $38, available at the box office or by calling 250-385-6815.

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Caroline Gillis and Dennis Fitzgerald play a scene from the Belfry Theatre’s current offering, And Slowly Beauty… The show continues through Oct. 23.

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A collection of 15th to 19th century Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese ceramic and porcelain items recovered from shipwrecks are part of an upcoming exhibit at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Included in the display are a ceramic teapot and other pieces salvaged from the Tek Sing – known as the Chinese Titanic – which sank in 1822 with a huge loss of life. British salvage operator Michael Hatcher raised about 350,000 pieces from the ship in 1999, after discovering it in the South China Sea. The exhibition will also include videos of selected excavations and auction sales, as well as maps showing the locations of the shipwrecks. Asian Ceramics from Ancient Shipwrecks opens Oct. 11 and runs through Jan. 2 at the gallery, 1040 Moss St. Call 250-384-4171 or visit www.aggv.ca for more information. editor@oakbaynews.com

After the screening, a discussion opens up about urban farming initiatives in Victoria. CBC Radio One’s Khalil Akhtar will moderate; panelists are Sol Kinnis (City Harvest), Gabe Epstein (Gorge-Tillicum Urban Farmers), Kristina Bouris (City of Victoria community planner) and city councillor Philippe Lucas (Victoria Downtown Public Market Society).

The event is part of an ongoing series of food and farming events called Cinema-in-Season and will have a local food concession and cash bar. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are by donation, $10 to $20 is suggested. Find more details online at opencinema.ca. vmoreau@oakbaynews.com

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Joining artists Christine and Larry Gollner, W.R. Vallevand and Victor Lotto will be guest artists Niramon Prudtatorn and Jane Dublin, who are also staff members at the Humboldt Street facility. The artists will be on hand from 1 to 4 p.m. during the sale. From 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Swing Street band will entertain. Refreshments will be served. Sunrise is located at 920 Humboldt St. and is wheelchair accessible. vmoreau@oakbaynews.com

If you think you’re funny or if you want to be, check out Dave Morris’ improv classes. Voted best comedy performer at this year’s Victoria Fringe Festival, Morris is running two levels of improv classes, beginning Oct. 16. To be held at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., over six weeks the level 1 course is $125 and level 2 is $150. To register go to www.dave

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No MSP surcharge for smokers Premier Christy Clark has blocked Health Minister Mike de Jong’s idea of charging smokers higher MSP premiums to reflect the extra burden they put on B.C. health care system. “I don’t support it,” the premier said Friday, two days after de Jong told Black Press he was “seriously looking” at the idea. Clark said it’s a slippery slope to start charging higher MSP premiums based on people’s personal behaviour. “People pay more taxes because they pay taxes on cigarettes,” Clark said.

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PUBLIC NOTICE WEST SHORE FIREWORKS BYLAW The Town of View Royal, the District of Highlands and the Cities of Colwood and Langford have Fireworks Bylaws to regulate the sale, possession, and discharge of reworks in the community. The Bylaws are in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year. Residents and visitors to these communities should note the following important restrictions: ✗ Everyone must have a permit to possess or discharge any reworks; ❍ ✗ Permits are issued only to persons 18 years of age and older; ❍ ✗ Consumer reworks events may only take place on October 31 between 5 pm and 10 pm; and ❍ ✗ No reworks or recrackers may be sold or traded in these municipalities. ❍ Persons wishing to have a reworks event may obtain the permit for their municipality at the following locations:

Strategic Plan for the Greater Victoria Water Supply System

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Tour de Rock Finale Come out and celebrate the success of the Team’s 1,000 km ride!

Friday October 7th 5 to 7 pm Spirit Square (Centennial Square) Team arrives at 5 pm!

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B.C. title fight for Langford kickboxer Charla Huber News staff

Parker Lang went on a date to see Mama Mia at the Caprice movie theatre — and ended up becoming a kickboxer and MMA fighter. Three years ago, Lang noticed a karate dojo in the same complex as the movie theatre. “I was there the next day,” Lang said. While things didn’t work out with the girl, his relationship with marital arts is going strong. The 21-year-old Langford fighter has stepped into the ring to compete in four MMA bouts and one kickboxing match. For MMA Lang holds a record of three wins and one loss. His last MMA bout was at Summer Slugfest V, last July, where Lang defeated his opponent with a knockout in the first round. For kickboxing, Lang won his only fight in September 2009, but on Oct. 15 in Saanich, Lang will compete for the International Sport Kickboxing Association’s light cruiser weight B.C. title. If anything, he is confident. “I already know that I am that good. I have put the work in, I want validation from the event,” Lang said. “I want everyone to know how good I

feel that I am.” Lang says stepping into the ring is the ultimate adrenaline high — “better than anything.” “It’s a little scary getting in the ring where the other guy is in there to hurt you, but you forget it because you are in there to hurt him too,” Lang said. Standing six-foot-four, Lang has a height advantage over most of his opponents. His long arms and legs give him more of a striking reach. “My reach is a huge advantage,” Lang said. “Not only am I tall but I have exceptionally long arms for my size.” Lang’s fighting weight is 185 pounds. He’s usually about 205, but with the common practice of cutting weight before a fight, he usually drops 20 pounds. “If you don’t do it you are going to be fighting a guy 20 pounds heavier than you,” Lang said. “I have never cut more than 20 pounds though.” Gearing up for this fight, Lang is training with Leigh Mueller at Canada’s Best Karate, as well as at CrossFit Vancouver Island, five days a week. Lang is fighting at the Hurricane Fight Leauge’s event at St. Andrew’s high school, 880 McKenzie Ave., Oct. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. and fights start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door. sports@goldstreamgazette.com

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Langford’s Parker Lang is prepping for his first ISKA B.C. title fight. The young MMA and kickboxer is confident he’ll walk away with the belt in the Oct. 15 match at St. Andrew’s high school.

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B.C. best Royals host Tigers Two out of three wins on the road suit the Victoria Royals just fine, thank you. The rebuilding club is in first place in the B.C. Division with three wins and two losses overall as SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre prepares to host the Medicine Hat Tigers (2-2) on Thursday and Friday. Game time is 7:05 p.m. both nights. With Medicine Hat comes highly touted first round draft pick Emerson Etem of the Anaheim Ducks. Offence has carried the Royals early, with the team sweeping the Prince George Cougars, 5-4 in a shootout on Friday and then 6-5 in regulation

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Victoria Royals defenceman Zach Habscheid pulls the puck from harms way during the Royals’ 4-3 road win in Prince George on Friday. on Saturday. Logan Nelson, Robin Soudek, Brandon Magee and Steven Hodges scored on Friday with Kevin Sundher and Soudek netting shootout goals. Jamie Crooks’ hat trick paced his team to a 5-0 lead on Saturday. The lead collapsed, but the Royals’

Varga doubles as K1 champ Victoria’s Gabriel Varga added a second world title to his kickboxing résumé in Austria on Sept. 24. Varga defeated Roy Tan (Netherlands) by referee stoppage for the World Kickboxing Federation’s K1 rules world pro

Give them power. Give them confidence Give them control.

The New Zealand All Blacks might as well have pushed the Canadians to the airport in a wheelbarrow Saturday. Canada’s Rugby World Cup came to an end with a 79-15 loss against the host All Blacks. Heavy favourites to win the RWC, New Zealand never let up on Canada in the final Pool A round robin match, scoring a dozen tries. But Canada will carry on. After the game, head coach Kieran Crowley, a former All Black, said he’s signed on with Rugby Canada for at least another 18 months. Crowley’s been a key figure in reshaping the Canadian men’s program since March of 2008, six months after the RWC 2007. Less than a third of Canada’s RWC 30-man roster played in the 2007 tournament but Crowley expects “around 80 per cent of our current players should be around in 2015, so we’ll be building toward that.” See a recap of the RWC online at VicNews. com.

clung to the one-goal win. Tired but hoping for a better result, the Royals fell 8-2 in Kamloops to the Blazers on Sunday. Despite the drubbing, the good news was Royals’ points-leader Nelson (four goals, four assists) scoring both goals. sports@vicnews.com

Shear the beard Reports on Monday indicated a charity shearing for Adam Kleeberger is in the works, with CBC’s Rick Mercer mentioned as the possible barber. The fearless second-rower ended the tournament with a dizzy spell after his head took the brunt of a massive collision with Tony Woodcock, the All Blacks’ prop often regarded as the best in the world at that position. Kleeberger, of the UVic Vikes, tweeted about his condition from New Zealand on Sunday, saying, “Head is OK, got a CT scan

championship belt in the super-lightweight category (142 pounds, 64.5 kilograms). Prior to fighting in Austria, Varga trained in Thailand for three months and was already the World Kickboxing Networks’ champion in the same weight class.

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SERVICE ADVISOR. We have an immediate opening for the position of Service Advisor. Applicant should be mechanically inclined, computer literate and familiar with all types of automotive vehicle repairs. Apply in person or writing to: Browns Chrysler Ltd., 10447-104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. Phone 1-780349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493. Email: service@brownschrysler.com Attention: Dale Marshall. 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.

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LEMARE LAKE is currently seeking the following positions: • Log Loader • Second Loader • Hoe Chucker Operator •Hook Tender •Chaser •Processor •Off-Highway Logging Truck Driver •Line Loader Operator •Boom Man •980 Operator •Juicer Operator •Bundler/Strapper •Grapple Yarder Operator All camp-based positions for the North Vancouver Island area. First aid certification an asset. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-9564888 or email office@lemare.ca North-Island Auto Dealership is accepting resumes for the position of Sales Manager/Business Manager Please send resume including management qualifications to: The Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, V9W 5C1 ATTENTION: Box #155 or email to angelah@campbellrivermirror.com and type Box #155 in the subject line.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD 10 positions available SBMC Holdings O/A Tim Hortons 739 McCallum Road & 1820 Island Hwy 11.35/hr, 40 hours/week 7 days/week available all shifts. Please drop resume off at locations or call 250-478-4424 or 250-4780356

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

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JOIN NEWALTA Track Hoe Operators #11-0154 Newalta is looking for experienced track hoe operators throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Driver’s license, four wheel drive vehicle, H2S and first aid required. Any additional tickets needed will be supplied. Oilfield background or remote location experience is an asset. Schedule is 21 days on and 7 days off. Newalta has much to offer including competitive wages, growth opportunities and benefits such as meal allowances and supplied accommodations while on shift. Email/fax your resume: to westerncareers@newalta.com or fax (403) 806-7076.

TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPANDING DODGE Dealership requires Journeyman automotive technicians. Thriving vibrant community. Wages $38.00 & up. Excellent beneﬁts, relocation bonus. Fax resume 306-463-6808 email: jason@energydodge.com Kindersley, Sask.

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The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a temporary reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS3 would be considered an asset.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Oct.10, 2011 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.

WELL-MAINTAINED Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

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

ANTIQUE RESTING chair, from CPR Royal Alexander Hotel in Winnipeg, $65 obo. Call 250-727-9425.

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

2 DECORATOR mirrors, one is 24” round, the other 32” scalped top, $45 each. Call 250-370-1517.

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FREE: SINGLE sized metal frame roll away cot, good condition. Call 250-478-7676.

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.

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

FREE: 1920’S metal spring mattress. Call 250-370-1517.

RETAIL

needed for a Part Time Casual (not F/T) position with a mobile clothing company. Must have clothing sales experience, enjoy working with seniors and own transportation. Hours are one week per month, Monday Friday, approx. 5-7 hours/day $12.00/hour. Start week is OCT 17-2O Ideal position for semi retired sales people. Please fax resume to 1-604-528-8084 or email: CoCosclothestoyou @shaw.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BABY CRIB, (white), rarely used, like new, 2 mattresses, ﬁtted sheets, includes cute mobile, $75. 250-385-8744. CRYSTAL DECANTER 16”, $40. Citrus Juicer, $10. Old cup/saucer $10. 250-508-9008 TIFFANY TABLE lamp, 24”H x 16”W, (orchid ﬁelds inspired), $95. 250-595-3210. WESTERN RED Cedar shrubs (2), 12’ high, $25 each. Call 250-477-1876.

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

KING-SIZE Mattress Set $99., Many Others; Oak Q/S Bookcase Headboard $99.; Cherry 5Pc Dining Ste $199., Oak 42”x68” D/Ped Table, 2 Leaves, Cane Back 6 Sides & 2 Arm Chairs $799.; Lighted Curio Cabinet $299.; “Seven Seas” Deluxe Wall-Unit 72”w x17”x82”h $1499. with FREE Matching Credenza 35”w x12”x35”h; Walnut Drop-Leaf Tea Wagon $139.; Lazy-Boy Reclining Sofa $399.; Bevelled Glass w/Marble Base Coffee Table Set $199.; Solid Wood set $169.; Lots of FREE Furniture (Final Clearance from Parking Lot Sale). BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C.

FURNITURE

ACREAGE

MOVING. FURNITURE for sale, everything must go. Call to view: (250)383-0185.

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, large 1 bdrm, incls heat & hot water, $860/mo. Avail Oct. 1. 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

REAL ESTATE

COTTAGES 2 BR Waterfront Cottage. Furn’d/unfurn’d, beautiful water views, N/S, Ref’s Req’d $900/m + utils. Nov 1st. 250642-2015

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Value. Newer. 1436’ Rancher 2/3 Bedrooms.2 Bath Sooke Core. Hardwood, Stainless appl, Gas, 9’ ceilings Heat exchange + Extras. Email: D.L.7@shaw.ca Phone: 250-881-0164

SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

BRAND NEW 2 bdrm, unit, 5 min. walk to Whifﬁn Spit. 1 bath, patio, fenced yard, W/D, 4 stainless appls, $1050. + utils. Avail now. 250-642-0311

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FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm, 6 appls, 2 decks, close to all amens, N/S, small pet neg, avail Oct. 15, $1400 mo incls all utils. Call 250-391-1967.

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SIDNEY DUPLEX, SXS, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, F/S, N/S, N/P, fenced yard, refs, avail now, $1325 + utils. 250-656-4003.

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BUSY, BUSY, BUSY We knew that Victoria would embrace the Visions concept of the Best Pricing on the Best Named Electronics with Exceptional Service so, THANK YOU. Your response means we need more staff to cope with the demand so we’re again looking for applicants who want a good paying career with stability and growth and, importantly, people who love electronics. We’re looking to ﬁll positions in:

AUDIO/VIDEO SALES CAR AUDIO SALES KIOSK/CELLULAR SALES Preference will be given to those with retail experience but we will also train those with drive and enthusiasm to quickly become the best of the best in the electronics retail industry. With enthusiasm, self-motivation and excellent communication skills you can have a successful career with a strong Canadian owned and operated company. A full beneﬁts package together with an employee discount program are also offered. Team players who won’t settle for second place can apply to the General Manager at 2401 Millstream Road, Victoria or e-mail: manager52@visions.ca

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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.

BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices”. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140 x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

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MORTGAGES

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

OTHER AREAS BRING THE family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbﬂa.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 BR Langford. incl. heat/elec/ water/garbage p/u, on bus route, private patio, parking, non smoking, cat ok. avail now. $1050. 250-474-0122 FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $960/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing. HILLSIDE: THE Pearl; 2 bdrm condo, 6 appl’s, parking, storage. NS/NP. $1500/mo. Call (250)652-6729.

HOMES FOR RENT 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 WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.

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.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA, newly reno’d & furn’d, 1400 sq ft, lndry & H/D TV incl, lrg deck & yard, prkg, $650 mo, utils incl’d. Call Ray 250-884-0091.

SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD BAY, 1 bdrm, on bus route, all utils incl’d, shared W/D, $750 mo, N/S, N/P, Oct. 1, 250-652-8516. CENTRAL SAANICH, grd level, 2 bdrm, patio, utils & lndry incl’d, N/S, N/P, avail Nov. 1, $850 mo. Call 250-652-9699. COLWOOD- 1 bdrm suite, utilities included, cat ok, N/S. $850. (250)478-4418.

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2012 FORD Mustang Club of America Special Edition. 6 cylinder, 305 HP. Grabber Blue, 600 km, satellite radio. Showroom condition. Lottery winner, $25,000. Call 250-956-2977.

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COLWOOD- 2 level, 1 bdrm. Laundry, parking, close to bus. $900 inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700.

SOOKE- LRG new 2 bdrm, W/D, 4 appls, close to amens, prkg, N/S. Refs. $950 inclds utils. (Immed) (250)294-0874.

SOOKE - Brand new, 3 bedroom 3 bath townhouse, including ensuite with shower stall. Laundry room, garage, storage locker and some views. Available now. Looking for responsible and reliable long term tenant, non-smoking. Small pets ok with pet deposit. Jeff 250-744-9903

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

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– with a bit of a twist. “My hair is going to be dyed bleachblond and students will be decorating it different colours as we get closer to In the 14 years since the Tour de the head shave day,” said vice-principal Rock began, the annual two-week ride Gord Mitchell. has had a growing impact in communiThe school is also raffling off a pair of ties across Vancouver Island. tickets to a Vancouver Canucks game, But it’s not just at stops along the complete with Helijet transportation tour that this sense of community can and a one- night stay in a downtown be felt; as the riders make their way hotel. south from Port Alice, many Island One of the more unique elements schools are in the midst of their own of their campaign, said Mitchell, is the fundraising campaigns. inclusion of the Mount Doug’s feeder That’s certainly schools – Frank Hobbs elementary, the case in the CapiCampus View elementary, and Arbutus tal Region, where middle school – in the final cheque preseveral Greater Vicsentation. toria schools are “Some schools are doing their own doing their part to You could fundraising, so we add it all together contribute to the win a prize and present a cheque on behalf of all the Cops for Cancer package from family of schools,” Mitchell said. “We try campaign. Trek bicycles! to turn this into a family event. It’s one The schools’ The package of the few times when we get students efforts take on many includes a Trek from all four schools together.” forms. At Reynolds bike with clipBringing people together is a major secondary school in in pedals and theme at all the participating schools. Saanich, the annual shoes, a helmet, “It’s a great representation of our tour fundraising and a signed school and our community if we concampaign, which Tour de Rock tribute (to the Tour),” said Kati Georgeincludes bake jersey. To enter, Jim, a member of the student leadership sales, car washes visit the Black class at Esquimalt High school. and dances, has Press office at “It’s always been kind of a tradition become a much818 Broughton at our school,” added her classmate, anticipated event. file photo St. to fill out a This year marks Sgt. Lamont French from CFB Esquimalt helps give Kaleigh Woolford, “and something we’d form, or enter the school’s eighth colleague and fellow former Tour de Rock rider Leading like to carry on and give back.” online at www. A coin drive, a café and a pledge drive as a tour supporter, Seaman Matthew Schlauch a head shave in 2009. Greater blackpress.ca/ and after raising Victoria students will go bald this year as they raise money are all part of the fundraising efforts at tour-de-rock. Esquimalt High. There’s also a pie-in-theover $100,000 in the for Cops for Cancer. Winners will be face event planned for this week, where past three years, drawn Oct. 7 it’s become clear that the ris-Jones said. “They understand the symbol- student volunteers will wind up with pie on and notified by students are very much on ism of it. At Reynolds, it’s cool to shave your their faces in exchange for donations. email. At Oak Bay High School, where more than head.” board with the movement. One of this year’s head shavers is Grade 11 $43,000 was raised last year alone, events have “It’s a whole effort of everyone in the school embracing student Sarah Corey. One of Corey’s friends, a already been underway for a couple of weeks. it,” said Dean Norris-Jones, an English teacher student at Mount Douglas secondary in Saan- The work of organizing all the activities was at Reynolds. “We have about 1,000 kids in the ich, was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier made easier when more than 100 students school and almost a 10th of the kids shave their this year. Though her hair reaches the middle of turned out for the first planning session. “It is a lot of work, but the kids at Oak Bay, her back, Corey isn’t concerned with losing it. heads.” “Shaving my head is really symbolic of what they’re unbelievable,” said student co-ordinator The annual head shave day, slated for Oct. 6, is one of the highlights on the Reynolds cal- he’s going through,” she said of her friend. “I’m Danica Robirtis. “They’ll bend over backwards endar, and is the single biggest fundraiser the not so nervous about how I look because I don’t to help you out.” With each passing year, Greater Victoria stuschool undertakes. Students and staff raise really care about how I look. I’m looking forward money through pledges before submitting to to being a part of the campaign. Being able to dents’ contributions to the Tour continue to the clippers, and then the whole school gathers walk down the hallways and seeing everyone grow. “It’s woven into the fabric of our school now,” bald and being a part of that, it’s important to to watch the group shearing. said Norris-Jones. “Our kids believe they have a “It resonates because everyone has been me.” At Mount Doug, heads will be shaved as well moral mandate to do this type of thing.” affected by cancer in one way or another,” NorNews staff

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