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RCMP warn seniors about suspected paving scam Edward Hill News staff

Police fear a man offering paving services is attempting to scam elderly people in the West Shore area. West Shore RCMP say a man in his 50s walked into the home of a couple on Kingswood Road in Langford Monday afternoon and demanded to be hired to repave their driveway. The suspect apparently had no tools, no truck and no identification, and looked to be on foot. Const. Mark Haggan said the suspected tried and failed to pressure a 102-year-old man to pay for work then and there. “What we’ve seen in the past is they would take a container of black paint and make a coat on the driveway to make it look like it’s paved,” Haggan said. “They try to take advantage of old folks.” Haggan said a community group has reported recent similar incidents, where an aggressive and suspicious man will try to sell paving services to senior citizens. “This could spread if he’s seen any success,” he said. “Anyone offering to do paving will have a business licence, will have tools and equipment. Anyone who has concerns should call the police.” The suspect is described as a man in his mid-50s, with blonde hair in a ponytail and a small, skinny build. At the time of Monday’s incident he was wearing a straw hat and a dark coloured backpack. A similar scam targeting the elderly has involved offers to reshingle a roof, where the shingles are painted black to appear new. Anyone with information on this incident or other suspected scams can call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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West Shore Parks and Recreation is competing against communities across Canada for a shot at $100,000, a grant that will help fund a new playground for kids of all abilities. The rec centre has launched a fundraising campaign for the accessible playground, estimated at $244,000. The project has been named a finalist in the Schneiders

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Country Naturals Picnic Anywhere Project contest, where the grand prize is $100,000. As part of the contest, West Shore recreation needs to create a video explaining the project and post it on Facebook. Playground projects in Mackenzie, B.C., one in Alberta and two in Ontario are also vying for the grant. The video that earns the most votes on Facebook wins. It will be posted on the West Shore recreation Facebook page and website by Sept. 14. “Our goal is to build an award-winning caliber playground,” Bobbi Neal, WSPR community development coordinator. “We want people to have a complete family experience when using the facilities.”

Called the Rotary Picnic playground, it is slated to be built near the Colwood Rotary picnic shelter on the lower portion of the rec centre near the baseball diamonds and the Paul Valentine basketball courts. The playground equipment is still being finalized, but Neal said the idea of purchasing an elephant swing has become a big hit. The swings are large disks that hang on a rope. “They are large enough for multiple kids to sit on it, or you can lay on it,” Neal said. “If someone is in a wheelchair they can be transferred onto the disk and lay down on it to get the sensation of swinging.” Some other ideas include a spring seesaw and spinning bowls.

While there is already an assessable playground at West Shore recreation beside the kids cottage, Neal said there is still a need for another. “The first Rotary playground is heavily used and we were approached by the community about the need for a second,” she said. West Shore recreation has $87,500 to put toward the campaign, called “ Help us climb our way to a better play place.” The Rotary Club of Colwood is also actively fundraising and applying grants. To vote for West Shore recreation’s video on Facebook see www.facebook.com/westshorerecreation or its website, www. westshorerecreation.ca. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Silver screen enters the digital era Edward Hill News staff

It’s been the labourious routine of movie houses for 100 years — film reels arrive in heavy hexagonal metal canisters, projectionists splice together film and fire up the projector. The days of reel changeovers, the mechanical tick of projectors and black cue dots in the corner of the screen have given way to seamless digital imagery, at least in the Cineplex Odeon in Langford. Ushering in a new era, the seven-screen, first fully digital theatre on Vancouver Island will never see 35 millimetre film. Instead, the theater is shipped encrypted hard drives crammed with gigabytes of data, which are uploaded to servers to feed digital Christie projectors. “The big switch from 35 mm to digital is the quality of the picture. With each run of film, the quality deteriorates. Flecks of dust can scratch the print. Over time it wears down the quality of the film,” said Kyle Moffatt, director of communications with Cineplex Odeon. “If you take Harry Potter, what we showed on July 14 will look exactly the same as three months from now. After 200 showings it looks just as good.” The Westshore Odeon general manager Jesse Robinson worked for six years as operations manager at SilverCity Victoria, and witnessed the industry’s transformation from film to digital. He recalls the days of lugging 50 pound canisters and helping splice reels together with trailers and commercials. “It was a real construction process. And then we had to wind it onto platters,” Robinson said. “Now with digital, it’s like a giant

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Westshore Odeon manger Jesse Robinson stands in front of the giant silver-coated UltraAVX screen at the only fully digital cinema on Vancouver Island. MP3 file. Now it’s taking different content and compiling a playlist. It’s clicks of a button, technically speaking.” With the rise of digital, the projectionist as a specialized job doesn’t exist anymore, at least in mainstream theatres. Projection machines are largely automated and each have their own server computers. Guarded like the combination to a bank vault, each movie requires a top secret key code. “The key code is shipped separately. It’s so specific there is no way to take the content and use it anywhere else,” Robinson said. “It has high-end encryption.” “If a hard drive gets lost or sto-

len, you just can’t go an plug it into your PC and watch Captain America,” Moffatt added. As with changing from film to digital photography, those invested in film technology resisted, Robinson said, but after years of refinements, digital movie quality is good or better than 35 mm. “There’s no deterioration, no shaky lateral movement,” he said. “Clarity is always perfect and no one is moving lenses (on projectors). “It’s a huge change from analogue to digital. Moving away from film is a huge change.” Across Canada, digital cinemas will eventually become the norm,

not the exception. In April Cineplex Odeon and Empire Theatres signed a partnership to transition their respective theatres to digital technology — 1,600 for Odeon and 385 for Empire. Moffatt said Odeon has about 900 more to go. “We don’t divulge (the cost) but there’s a lot that goes into a conversion.” One of the rare connections between the old and new, oddly, are Westshore Odeon’s four 3-D theatres. Harking back to the early days of the silver screen, the 3-D screens are fused with silver, to boost their luminosity. Non 3-D screens are white. Beyond flawless images, digital movies allow for quick strategic

changes depending how tickets are selling. If Harry Potter is consistently selling out in three theatres, it can quickly be downloaded into a fourth projector, and conversely, a poorly received movie can be pulled and replaced in a short time. Robinson said in the past that was tough to do — running a single film in on two machines simultaneously is possible, but tricky. Although never done, SilverCity was designed for eight of its theatres to run a single film in tandem. Moffatt said the large investment in digital movie technology, along with digital surround sound, larger screens and auditorium seating, is the next step in the evolution of theatre as an immersive experience. The growing home video-ondemand service that is wiping out video rental stores isn’t seen as competition, he said. Home entertainment and movie theatres are two different animals. “Movies are made for the big screen. You can’t replicate certain things at home. And there is a social element — going out with you wife or husband or friends, having a night out, seeing a movie and talking about it after,” Moffatt said. “There’s something to be said about a 60 foot screen versus a 42 inch TV. You can’t replicate that level of immersion. You feel that battle or explosion. You can feel the walls shake.” Robinson said there are plenty of good reasons to be nostalgic about film, and plenty of good reasons to see it go. “I cut my teeth on film, but I don’t miss it that much,” he said. “I don’t miss a great film getting filthy and scratched when it wasn’t threaded right into the projector. I don’t miss that at all.”

Firefighters pluck dog from ravine in Highlands Charla Huber News staff

Langford firefighters weren’t out rescuing cats from trees this week — they were rescuing a dog from a ravine. While on the chase for a rolling

ball, a medium-sized dog ended up at the bottom of a ravine in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park in Highlands around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The owner of dog the called firefighters for assistance when the dog was unable to climb itself out of the area.

“A dog found his way down an embankment and couldn’t find his way back up,” said Langford assistant fire chief Geoff Spriggs. “The safest way was for one of our guys to go down and pick him up.” The firefighters used a high

angle rope rescue technique to safety reunite the dog with its owner. It took about two hours to bring the animal out of the 45 metre deep ravine near the McKenzie Bight Trail. It was unharmed and in good spirits. “We didn’t rush it and used it

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Don’t mind the man donning the Union Jack short shorts slowing down traffic along the Trans-Canada Highway Saturday — he’s running for a great cause. In his best Billy Idol haircut, Kevin Nunn will begin a gruelling, 60-kilometre trek from Duncan, over the Malahat and to Saanich around 5:30 a.m. tomorrow. At about 18 kilometres longer than a standard marathon, he expects to finish the run in eight to 10 hours. He hopes to raise $10,000 for pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes before he reaches his destination. “Adults understand when they go through treatment and

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School District #62 (Sooke) REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND SCHOOL START/DISMISSAL TIMES SEPTEMBER, 2011 Parents new to the Sooke School District are asked to register their children at their neighbourhood school between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during the week of August 29 – September 2, 2011. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 6. All schools will be in session for one-half day. Classroom vacancies will not be known until after the first day of school so children new to the school may not be placed until September 7 or 8. Kindergarten parents please note: The first regular day for Kindergarten students will be Wednesday, September 14, with orientation sessions scheduled from September 7 – 13. Details of this schedule will be communicated by the school. Start Dismissal Belmont 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m (Friday only) 9:00 a.m. 2:05 p.m. Dunsmuir 8:55 a.m. 3:10 p.m. (Friday only) 8:55 a.m. 1:40 p.m. Spencer 8:50 a.m. 3:10 p.m. (Friday only) 8:50 a.m. 1:50 p.m. Pacific Secondary 9:00 a.m. 3:20 p.m. (Friday only) 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Colwood 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Crystal View 8:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. David Cameron 8:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Hans Helgesen 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Happy Valley 8:30 a.m. 2:20 p.m. John Stubbs 8:45 a.m. 2:40 p.m. Lakewood 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Millstream 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Ruth King 8:30 a.m. 2:15 p.m. Sangster 8:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Savory 8:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Willway 8:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Wishart 8:45 a.m. 2:40 p.m.

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Food drive launched across Capital region Erin Cardone News staff

A troop of parishioners from Greater Victoria churches are making it easy for people to donate to local food banks. About 600 people will drop off plastic bags at 12,000 addresses around the region beginning Sept. 14. They hope residents will fill the bags with non-perishable foods to donate to food banks in the lead-up to Thanksgiving Day. "It's important that, in this time, we as members of the community do something really tangible to support our citizens and families," said Deborah Nohr, who is helping organize the food drive. This is the first such drive in Greater Victoria. It started two years ago on the Lower Mainland. This year, five congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought the initiative to the Island. After placing food in the bags, residents

Agendas are available on our website the Friday afternoon prior to the meeting.

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Fall schedule brings bus route changes

As kids gear up for a new school year, B.C. Transit does the same. On Tuesday (Sept. 6), buses return to their full schedule after the lazier days of summer. Seven routes are affected, and some have changed numbers. They include: • No. 52 Wishart; officially renamed to No. 52 Colwood to reflect the new route. As a pilot project, two stops have been added to allow the bus to travel through Westshore Town Centre, behind RBC Royal Bank. • No. 13 Cadboro Bay/UVic, which now operates hourly during the day on Saturdays and extends to Shelbourne at Cedar Hill. • No. 10 Royal Jubilee/Dockyard returns to its regular route from Bay Street to Wilson and Catherine now that road construction is complete. • No. 16X UVic/Uptown Express replaces No. 26A Dockyard/UVic. • No. 80 UVic/Swartz Bay has been renumbered to No. 76. Customers can visit the website, www.bctransit.com or to pick up the latest Rider’s Guide to view the latest schedules.

What to donate ■ Canned meat and fish ■ Canned fruit and vegetables ■ Peanut butter ■ Baby formula and baby food ■ Rice ■ Whole wheat pasta and sauce ■ Snack for kids’ lunches, such as pudding or Jell-O cups

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can leave them at their front door before 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 17. Volunteers will pick up the bags, sort the food at a sorting station, then deliver the goods to the Mustard Seed Food Bank, the Sidney Lions Food Bank, the Salt Spring Island Community Services Food Bank and the Goldstream Food Bank Society. Food banks around the region have seen especially low stocks. The Goldstream Food Bank told the Gazette in a recent interview their food stocks are at a 20-year low. For more information, email info@bctfooddrive.org or see bctfooddrive.org. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Yoga meditation stripped bare in Metchosin Sam Van Schie News staff

Ron Stewart believes yoga is for everyone, but you need to be brave to practise his particular style of Vinyasa Flow. “It takes guts just to step into the room,” he says, standing inside the Deer Leap Yoga studio on his Metchosin property where he offers his signature Skyclad men’s classes — yoga practised naked. His students move through postures free from the distraction of fabric bunching or pulling as they stretch. It’s a subtle difference, but Stewart says it changes the energy in the room. “Stripping away our clothing, it’s like we’re also stripping away all the baggage from the outside world and we can just focus on the yoga,” Stewart says. “The class is about taking people deep into their bodies for an hour and a half, so they get up from the final savasana (relaxation) feeling like something’s happened, even if they don’t know exactly what.” Many of his students tell him that they forget they’re naked once they start the class. “Everyone’s nervous their first

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they’re not looking at each other.” Steward developed Skyclad yoga in Vancouver six years ago with classes at Davie Street a

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dance studio. When he moved with his partner to Metchosin two years ago, the Vancouver classes were taken over by his

former students. But it didn’t take Stewart long to realize a former art studio attached to his new home would be perfect for a new yoga studio. He went to work on renovations and last fall Deer Leap opened as a yoga retreat with studio space for 10, spa services and a guesthouse for overnight stays. His Skyclad sessions usually draw about six men. Stewart’s partner Tanya Horn is studying to become a yoga instructor — to teach with her clothes on. “We do more than just naked yoga in the studio, but that’s what we get the most attention for,” Stewart says. “For people who have done yoga for a long time, they find a whole new experience doing it naked.” He compared it to skinny dipping in a lake: “You’re only missing your swimsuit, but wow, it makes such a difference.” Stewart offers drop-in Skyclad yoga Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at Deer Leap Yoga, 709 Pears Rd. in Metchosin, and Mondays, 6:30 p.m., at The Yoga Shala, 1322 Broad St., in Victoria. For details visit www.skycladyoga.com. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Workers in child care facilities, community social services, casinos, call centres, aboriginal services and health care are joining the B.C. Government & Service Employees’ Union.

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Because joining the BCGEU gives you a stronger voice and conditions to make your workplace better.

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BCGEU would like to wish workers across the province a happy and safe Labour Day.

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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

OUR VIEW

Celebrating labour’s contribution to B.C.

here is a history to this long weekend that has been lost for many people in this generation. The first weekend of September is more than just the last chance to enjoy a little free time in the summer — it is a day to remind us how far we’ve come in terms of labour relations, and how far we have to go. Case in point is the ongoing drama involving the B.C. Teachers Federation and the Ministry of Education. The dispute has some questioning whether labour has the best interests of our kids at heart. After all, if the education system is disrupted, the hardest hit won’t be the folks in government who make the rules that the teachers are fighting against. To be fair, every indication suggests the BCTF has taken into account the political sensitivity of any job action. When kids go back to school next, they should be oblivious that their teachers are even involved in a labour dispute. That’s the way it should be. The labour force has come a long way from the days when workers were little more than pawns for people with capital. Over the past century, hard fought movements have entrenched rights such as reasonable work weeks, vacation days and safety standards. In many ways, the labour movement forced the hand of companies to ensure they adopted better management. Isn’t that what unions are, a way for workers to have a say in how they’re managed? These days the labour movement still serves a vital role as a counterbalance to market forces. Free enterprise and laissezfaire capitalism have been invaluable to our economies and helped ensure our governments are healthy enough to provide so many of the things the population demands. But the labour movement too has enriched our province well, both by ensuring a better life for individual British Columbians and by forcing industry to find the benefits of a more dynamic workforce. Happy, well-balanced employees are a resource that anyone can see is worth fighting for. 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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off cyclists and pedestrians and the oxes. Blockers. 360s. Huh? damage some senior drivers have Slightly panicked, I’m done. brainstorming a number As I white-knuckle the steering of last-minute reasons why what wheel, Wallace relays a I’m about to do isn’t long list of driving rules necessary. Call it nerves. I’ve never heard of. The But since I have no driver’s road test is also idea what those words more difficult nowadays, have to do with driving, he says. it becomes clear there is “If you forget the 360a very good reason why degree check three times I’m sitting in the driver’s or any portion thereof seat of a Wallace Driving (on the test), you’re School training car, with done,” Wallace advises owner and instructor me as we crawl through a Steve Wallace in the passenger seat. Erin McCracken construction zone. “You would have I’m about to merge Paper Trail failed before you left the from my parking spot on parking lot because you Oak Bay Avenue when have to do a 360 before leaving the 37-year driving instructor and your parking space, a 360 on the former road test examiner informs first turn around the ICBC building me I haven’t done a 360 before I (where the road tests start and pull out, that is, a 360-degree visual end), a 360 on the second turn and check. a 360 left turn out of the (lot).” Wallace instructs me to glance I know I’m not alone in my over my right shoulder out the car’s faulty habits. Evidence supports rear window and check all three the need that all drivers should mirrors, before looking to the blind undergo refresher driver training, spot on my left. as well as mandatory road test I suspected my driving skills, while not deadly, were lacking. After re-examinations every 10 years if we are to become a more road-savvy all, it has been 20 years since my driver training course and road test. nation. Motorists in their golden years I’ve asked Wallace to give me should not solely be targeted, what is one part road test, two considering our bad habits form parts driving lesson, given the long before our hair turns grey. crush of news headlines relating With refresher courses, many of horrific collisions, drivers picking

us would be better prepared for the road now, and as we enter our senior years. I cautiously pass a cyclist. Not only have the rules evolved and traffic levels are at an all-time high, who we share the road with has also changed. “You haven’t checked your rearview mirror on a break since we started, so check your left shoulder. No, the other one,” Wallace says patiently. I’m nervous, did I say that already? Refresher training, coupled with the pressures of undergoing a road test re-examination once every decade, would beef up our skills enough that we would be more deserving of our driving privileges. Our prowess behind the wheel would come in handy as our physical abilities diminish. “Did I pass?” I ask Wallace hopefully, despite the number of times I asked him, ‘What does that mean?’ during the unofficial test. It was not without its challenges, but the point is that after an hour of instruction, I’m putting my newfound skills, such as 360-degree visual checks, into practice, along with my new blocking know-how. Don’t know what blocking is? My point exactly. emccracken@vicnews.com —Erin McCracken is a reporter with the Victoria News.

‘If you forget the 360-degree check three times … you’re done.’

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Hydro was forced to request rate hikes of more than 50 per cent over five years. The Liberals called for a review of BC Hydro, prepared by a panel of deputy ministers and released last month. The panel did a fairly thorough job of looking over the situation at BC Hydro from the perspective of accountants and administrators. And to their credit, they did touch on the policy decisions made by the Liberal government. However, the report failed to emphasize the magnitude those policy decisions have on electricity rates for British Columbians. The Liberal government’s reaction to the report? Just days before the premier would announce her new focus on job creation, Energy Minister Rich Coleman laid the blame on the number of employees at BC Hydro. He argued that up to 1,000 people should lose their jobs, an unfair hit on working families that

parallel corporation called the lectricity is a vital part of B.C. Transmission Corporation. our daily lives. CommodityAfter millions were wasted, the based operations such as Liberals were forced pulp mills, saw mills to admit to their failed and mines depend on experiment seven years electricity. later when they brought Service and retail BCTC back into the sectors need power to main company — at drive sales and grow even more expense to the economy. Families ratepayers. and individuals use Then the Liberals electricity for heat, imposed a policy on BC food, entertainment Hydro that forced the and education. Every utility to only buy new corner of our lives is John Horgan electricity supply from affected by energy. private providers here For decades, BC Hydro MLA Report in B.C. has been an important This “independent driver of economic develpower” purchase plan costs rateopment and a publicly owned payers as much as four times supplier of low cost, reliable the market rate for electricity electricity. That is, until the B.C. and will see at least $45 billion in Liberals took over running the unfunded liabilities over the next operation. 30 years. They also introduced In 2003, the Liberals launched unnecessary requirements to be the first phase of their energy electricity self-sufficient, boosting plan by separating the transmisthe need for such purchases. sion system from generation and With the damage done, BC distribution to establish a second

totally ignores the real problems that led to the rate hikes. The question that must now be answered by Premier Christy Clark and Coleman is, “Where do we go from here?” The public deserves to know what government’s plans are for the long term. Will Clark and Coleman revisit the Clean Energy Act the Liberal government brought in? Will they do away with the wrong-headed and destructive self-sufficiency goal? Will they reign in the smart meter program? Sadly, it appears we already have the answers to some questions. The Liberals won’t open up the long-term contracts they’ve signed to buy power we don’t need from private producers and will sell at a great loss on the open market. The Liberals won’t revisit the smart meter program, and will hide the billion-dollar price tag until after the next election. The Liberals must revisit the

Clean Energy Act and allow for a comprehensive debate in the legislature on the changes. The legislature’s Crown corporations committee should be allowed to meet to explore these issues after sitting dormant for years. And the B.C. Utilities Commission must be restored to allow for an independent review of smart meters and other major capital projects. The Liberals have shown through years of bad policy and wrong-headed thinking that they have lost their way and cannot be trusted to manage energy policy. Every Liberal MLA, and five different ministers of energy supported the policies that led to the skyrocketing rates we are seeing now and into the future. The time has come for a broad discussion about our energy needs for the long-term. john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca —John Horgan is the NDP energy critic and MLA for Juan de Fuca.

LETTERS Layton a tenacious fighter for people Re: Layton’s dedication was inspiring, Written in Ink, Aug. 28, 2011. Reading her words and seeing her face I was overjoyed at Charla Huber’s reflections. That a young woman can show such sensitivity and perception augers well for this generation and our collective future. I count it a personal privilege to have known and worked with Jack Layton during those turbulent years in the 1970s and 80s in Toronto. We were fellow activists and fought in many of the same political trenches around important community issues. One in particular stands out — the fight to save the Toronto Island homes and community from the voracious appetite of developers and their city hall operatives. We won that fight in no small measure due to the consistent work of Layton and other leaders. He had integrity and a tenacious spirit to build a more compassionate and caring community. Like Huber I mourned his untimely death and joined fellow citizens to salute his life. Thank you for your lovely tribute. Dale Perkins Victoria

Memorials show love for late NDP leader Re: Layton’s dedication was inspiring, Written in Ink, Aug. 28, 2011. Thank you for your view on Jack Layton. As I listened to the many testimonials on the CBC I too thought this is beyond

politics. No opposition to lash out against his humane proposals. Perhaps Layton’s legacy will wake us up to all we have lost: A Canada that cared for its own and for other countries. A Canada for peace, not war. A country for housing, not jails. May you live on in our future, Jack. Joanna Wilkinson Victoria

Column captured Layton’s essence Re: Layton’s dedication was inspiring, Written in Ink, Aug. 28, 2011. Charla Huber’s incisive article captured the meaning of Jack Layton. She helped tilt the seesaw toward renewed credibility for political representation. Anyone who has seen the charming “Mouseland” tale on YouTube knows what inspired Layton. The vintage classic video animation shows us why everybody has a political voice. Layton knew that ordinary Canadians could make the meaning of “Mouseland” come true. Larry Wartel Victoria

No right to impose hydro smart meters Re: Family works hard to live free of radio frequencies, News, Aug. 31, 2011. Thank you so much for your article. Ted Olynyk and BC Hydro missed the point. He can chose to use a Wi-Fi or a cell phone. We are not given the choice to have a wireless smart meter.

There is real reason to be concerned about the health of our family. My neighbour could not spray DDT, another 2b carcinogen, on my yard. Why can BC hydro put a smart meter which emits radiation which is also a 2b carcinogen on my home? This is being done by a monopoly — giving us no choice. Do it or else lose your electricity. Since when did a publicly owned utility have the power to risk my health without my permission? I will not allow a smart meter on my home unless it is wired. If they can do it in Ontario, California and Idaho, they can do it here. I have the right under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to a safe and secure home. Sharon Noble Colwood

CRD a balancing act of communities Re: Time to rethink role of the CRD, Hard Pressed, Aug. 19, 2011. More accurate information needs to be provided as to what the Capital Regional District is and what it is not. CRD governance, akin to all regional districts in the province, is not based on population but on large geographic boundaries. Regional districts have three basic roles according to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Regional districts provide political and administrative frameworks for: • Provision of region-wide services such as regional parks, regional planning, solid waste and liquid waste. • Provision of inter-municipal or sub-regional services (via

agreements) such as Seaparc and Panorama Recreation. • Acting as the local government for the electoral areas and providing local services such as drinking water and fire protection to communities within these areas. CRD is not a fourth level of government. It is modelled as a federation composed of municipalities and electoral areas in the large geographic area, each of which has representation on the regional board. Representation is based on population: one director represents every 25,000 residents. This also relates to the amount of taxpayer dollars that are invested in regional initiatives. Yes, Saanich and Victoria have the most directors around the current CRD table but even if all directors from those areas voted together, they could not carry any board vote by themselves. Another key voting structure revolves around financial spending. If the CRD members wish to buy land for parks, for example, the vote would be based on a weighted-vote system. Saanich directors have 22 and Victoria has 16. These taxpayers contribute more than other municipalities and should have a larger say on any expenditures, but, again if all those directors voted in favour they could not take the vote without other members’ support. The voting structure of all regional districts is dictated by provincial legislation. Through resolutions and bylaws it is responsible for the services provided by the regional district. It embodies the public welfare of its communities, which often means trying to balance each

area’s vision with the concerns expressed by the people and organizations affected by its decisions. The regional growth strategy was not created to dictate to member municipalities. It was created by all residents of this region, to help control infrastructure costs, to manage growth and economic areas and to protect our environment. Letters continued on Page A12

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The Hartland Landﬁll Facility will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 5, 2011.

Labour Day Closure

Hartland will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 from 9 am to 5 pm. Registered account customers will have access to the active face from 7 to 9 am.

For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/waste/hartland

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SCHOOL OPENING SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Students who will be attending a school in the Greater Victoria School District register at their catchment area school. All students will be accommodated based on the following priorities: 1) Space availability 2) Sibling already attending the school 3) Catchment area child 4) Non-catchment area child 5) Non-school district child. To find out which school New Students should attend, please visit the District Website at www.sd61.bc.ca click Schools, click School Locator and enter your street name or postal code or call 250-475-3212. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 6th (except self paced classes for Continuing Education Students). ELEMENTARY: Students report at 9:00 am to 11:30 am Please note: Eagle View reports at 8:30 am to 11:00 am MIDDLE: Students report at 9:30 am to 11:30 am SECONDARY: Students will report as follows: Esquimalt: Grade 9 at 9:30 am to 11:00 am, theatre then TA; Grades 10, 11, 12 at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, to TA Lambrick Park: Grades 10 to 12 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am, to homeroom Grade 9 at 10:45 am to 12:15 pm, to gym then to homeroom Mt. Douglas: Grade 9 at 9:00 am to 11:30 am; Grades 10, 11 and 12 at 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Oak Bay: Returning Grades 9 to 12 students at 10:00 am, to TAG; New Grades 9 to 12 students at 9:00 am, to theatre in West Building Reynolds: Report to gym: Grade 9 at 9:30 am to 11:00 am; Grades 10 to 12 at 12:30 pm Spectrum: Grade 9 at 9:45 am to 11:15 am, report to Old Gym; Grades 10, 11, 12 at 11:30 am to noon, report to TAG Victoria: Grade 9 homeroom and introduction 9:30 am to 11:00 am; Grades 10, 11, 12 homeroom and introduction 11:15 am to 12:30 pm ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS: GAP/OPTIONS – 9:00 am; S.J. WILLIS – 9:00 am – Please call 250-360-4321 for all new student registrations CONTINUING EDUCATION (ADULT EDUCATION): Please call 250-360-4332 for your registration appointment HOME LEARNERS’ LINK/THE LINK: Please call 250-360-4303 for your registration appointment

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Our regional taxpayers desire co-operation and collaboration to ensure one jurisdiction doesn’t incur expense for another’s decisions on land use. Everything is connected and we need to work together. Judy Brownoff Saanich councillor CRD director

Fix uneven CRD representation Re: Time to rethink role of the CRD, Hard Pressed, Aug. 19, 2011. Pirjo Raits deplores the power of Capital Regional District directors to “dictate what happens to municipalities or electoral areas other than their own.” She is not being consistent, since her own Sooke director serves on the small committee made up of West Shore directors that dictate land use decisions for the vast Juan de Fuca electoral area. This committee doesn’t bother Raits because it yields the prodevelopment results she wants. However, it scares the rest of us to have those who represent only 15 per cent of the people imposing their will on the other 85 per cent, with respect to 67 per cent of the regional district’s land area. At the root of the problem is the provincial government, which has played ball for a decade with those who would bar the majority from Juan de Fuca decisions. If the province had been a fair arbiter, I believe the CRD would have seemed fair as well, to Sooke and Raits, as well as to the rest of us. David Bodenberg Victoria

People invading animal habitat Every week I read about people whining about the animals who live here. People complain about deer who eat their flowers, birds who poop here and there and bears getting into trash. We better rush off and cull every living species except us humans. People should know that animals were living here long before us and I am sure they are complaining about the overpopulation of humans in their homes. The reason why deer are eating flowers, cougars are in our face and bears are in the trash is because we are taking away their homes. But then we blame the animals and propose to shoot them all. Why not try a little compassion? Lock your garbage up, and put fences up around your gardens. The animals are putting up with us destroying everything they call home and its them that usually pay with their lives because of it. Why do we need to keep ruining animals lives by stripping them of all they have? Cookie Taylor Metchosin

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Since moving to Victoria two years ago, my husband and I have had many encounters with deer. We had deer in Qualicum Beach, but perhaps because they weren’t “trapped” in a city they were not the problem that they are here. The property we purchased in Oak Bay recently had the garden completely replanted with very expensive plants and trees. Some of the trees died from the ring barking caused by the deer. All the trees still living bare the scars from antlers. It goes without saying that they ravaged the plants and threatened us in our yard when we tried to chase them out. Last summer we put up a fence. From time to time we have found evidence of their continued intrusions and even once found a young deer in the yard, prompting us to find and block their entrance. It has been extremely frustrating and expensive and most people probably cannot afford to put up a fence. Cheryl Rimmer Oak Bay

Don’t believe costs for light rapid transit What a shame that debate over light rapid transit is focusing on this loony-tune $950 million cost figure, which works out to $62 million per kilometre. Readers might like to check out a very informative online article at the transportpolitic.com titled “How is Besançon building a tramway at $16 million per kilometer?” How indeed. It’s not just this one place by any means. Just this month, Norfolk, Va., brand new tramway started up, which cost less than $29 million per km. And there are many other examples. Victoria was dumb to follow “progressive” trends and rip up our streetcars in 1948. We shouldn’t magnify our stupidity by accepting the first number thrown at us by some fancy consultant. Louis Guilbault Victoria

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Early halibut closure angers recreational guides Pirjo Raits News staff

On Sept. 5, recreational halibut fishers will be storing their rods and calling it a day. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced the closure of the halibut fishery on Sept. 5 much to the dismay of some and the relief of others. “The DFO has deemed that recreational fishermen have reached their quota,” said Mike Hicks, a charter fishing operator and strong advocate for halibut as a common property resource. Hicks is also the director for the Juan de Fuca electoral area. “It means a lot to a lot of people, charter boat operators, fishing lodges,” Hicks said. “It’s absolute devastation in their industry. It’s not just missing a few days of fishing.” What it translates to is a short halibut

fishing season with cancelled reservations for charter boat operators all across Vancouver Island, and insecurity for next year. “This is when the locals get a crack at halibut,” Hicks said. “The next two months are primo for Sooke.” The federal government deemed enough halibut has been caught by recreational fishers and cut the season short. Commercial fishers get 88 per cent of the quota with the remaining 12 per cent allocated to recreational fishers. Fishing guide Steve Arnett says, “It sucks. What’s the reason for it? It is putting these guys out of business. When the commercial guys can keep fishing, it is hard on a place like Port Renfrew. They only have a four month window. It’s politics and that sucks.” Hicks expects coastal communities will be severely affected as they are depen-

He said he is extremely disappointed dent on fisheries. He plans to convince in our federal representatives and they the mayors and councils along the coast should be screaming. to support a resolution he will be bringing “They don’t understand the issue, and forward at the Union of B.C. Municipalities it’s falling apart at the seams.” conference this month. He said he will keep on this issue until Hicks said the resolution would advocate that in years of low halibut abundance “they tear the halibut rod from my cold, dead hands.” the federal government should lease some Commercial halibut fishers say halibut of the quota from the commercial sector stocks are the worst in 20 years. The comback to the Canadian recreational fishers mercial fishery will remain open until Nov. to ensure fishermen have the basic bottom line access to one halibut per day, and 18. In 2010, the wholesale halibut market in B.C. was valued at $132 million. ensure a 11 month season for fishing. Hicks said halibut should be treated as a common property WESTSHORE U-LOCK MINI STORAGE resource, available to all. Public rights have been sold to private industry, he added. “They are going to privatize it just like on the East Coast, next it will be crab and salmon,” Hicks said.

Classic boats on show for weekend festival Erin Cardone News staff

Victoria Classic Boat Festival celebrates its 34th year this weekend, featuring up to 100 sail- and motor-powered vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. “Well, the Classic Boat Festival in Victoria is probably the premier boat festival on the West Coast for wooden boats,” said Dan Martin, the honorary commodore along with his wife Marian. “I’ve been a judge for years pertaining to equipment … and I’ve always admired the way they run the deal up

there. Everybody’s friendly and the port is friendly to the boaters. It’s the proper way a city should be when people come.” The annual event kicks off today (Sept. 2) and runs until Sunday (Sept. 4). It closes with the festival’s highlight — a sailpast with classic boats departing the Inner Harbour and receiving a salute from the honorary commodores aboard HMCS Oriole. On Saturday, the Gorge Rowing and Paddling Club will row through the Inner Harbour, ending at the Undersea Gardens for a regatta between 10 a.m. and

noon. Then, at 2 p.m. is the steam boat parade, which graces the Gorge waterway. After the sailpast on Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Schooner Cup and Open Sail races get underway. During the event, the public is welcome to view the boats for free. Meanwhile, the registered boats will be judged by a 14-person panel who give awards in several categories, including Young Person, Old Boat, Best Tug Boat and Master of Disaster. For more information, see www.classicboatfestival.ca.

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Hot ticket: Led Zepagain, at Metropolis, Thursday, Oct. 6

Led Zeppelin tribute band hits town with a full repertoire of classic hits from the British rockers. Tix: $20 plus service charges at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records and at the door, 603 Pandora St.

Blues Bash gang comes through in the crunch Festival-threatening funding shortage tackled head on, lineup strong for 2011 Erin Cardone News staff

It wasn’t the kind of announcement Darryl Mar wanted to make. As the Island’s oldest blues festival wrapped up last year, Mar told attendees the show might not go on. Provincial gaming grants had been cut off, to the tune of $15,000, meaning the Vancouver Island Blues Bash was on its death bed. “We had given ourselves up until January of this year to find enough corporate sponsors to contribute the amount that we would be losing from the gaming funds to enable this year’s festival to go on,” Mar said. “If we were not going to be able to hit our target, we would have seriously looked at cancelling the event.” Fans were so concerned, many gave personal donations. Then, staff of the Victoria Jazz Society, which puts on Blues

Bash, hit the street and found five new sponsors. One was Newport Realty. The company’s managing partner, Jack Petrie, said his response to the request was an easy yes. “In other cities, the festivals are supported by the corporate community. I heard (Blues Bash) was getting harder (to run) with government cutbacks and rising costs,” he said, adding he was interested in involving his company more with festivals. It helps that Petrie is part of the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, which is once again performing in this year’s festival, and that he’s an avid blues fan. He also got on board chasing down sponsors and noted that none of them required much convincing to step up. “People just seemed to listen right away,” he said. “They’re supporting good stuff in the community.” Mar is relieved to see the

festival continuing. “It’s a great festival in its 17th year. There’s a very dedicated following. There’s a strong group of performers as well as fans in Victoria.” Eighty per cent of attendees are from Greater Victoria, according to a survey conducted a few years ago, while the rest come from up-Island, the Gulf Islands and the U.S. This year’s Blues Bash has only one less show than 2010, despite the funding struggles. It takes to Ship Point throughout this Labour Day long weekend. Free performances run from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 3 and 4), with headlining performances starting at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Free shows continue Monday from noon to 2:45 p.m. The festivities kick off with a free concert in Centennial Square tonight (Sept. 2) at 7 p.m. by the Stephen Barry Band. ecardone@vicnews.com

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■ Charlie Musselwhite Band; Sat. Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m.; tickets $29 ■ Lucky Peterson Band; Sun. Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.; tickets $29 ■ Combo tickets to see both shows are $45. Tickets are available at the Jazz Society office (1031 Vancouver St.), Lyle’s Place (770 Yates St.), Ditch Records (784 Fort St.), or the McPherson Box Office (www.rmts.bc.ca or 250386-6121). ■ For the full festival schedule, showtimes and ticket information visit www.jazzvictoria.ca.

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Ensemble workshop gathers up-and-coming composers Don Descoteau

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Victoria-based Aventa ensemble is preparing for a big weekend. The group, dedicated to performing new music by B.C. and other Canadian composers, is bringing in celebrated British composerpianist Michael Finnissy for its annual emerging composers workshop Sept. 10. Finnissy will sit down at the piano to perform with Aventa in a special Sunday evening concert the next night, also at the University of Victoria’s Philip T. Young recital hall. “I think it’s really important for any new music ensemble to be working with the real biggies in the industry,” says Aventa artistic director Bill Linwood. The Ignite! workshop features juried compositions by four participants – including three UVic alumni – plus one by Finnissy, who will share some wisdom with the up-and-coming musicians. “Michael is a really renowned educator,” says Linwood. Having someone of Finnissy’s calibre be part of the event is great for younger musicians, he adds. “It helps mentor and guide them and helps in that transition from emerging composer to someone who is making their living at music.” Aventa, which performs locally and internationally with between eight and 15 players, is a sinfonietta – larger than a chamber ensemble, but smaller than an orchestra. Its makeup generally includes individual wind and brass instruments, a percussionist, a pianist and a string quintet. More than half of Aventa musicians live in Greater Victoria – the rest come from Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. They share a love for fresh, contemporary music, Linwood says, as well as 20th-century works by such composers as Stravinsky and Bartok. For their Sept. 11 concert they’ll add a guitarist, plus Canadian soprano Helen Pridmore will be featured in a presentation of Finnissy’s dark, irreverent composition “Mr. Punch.” The workshop, free for spectators, gets underway at 2 p.m. The Sunday concert happens at 8 p.m. with a pre-concert talk by Finnissy at 7:15. Tickets are $20, or $18 for students and seniors. editor@oakbaynews.com

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■ UVic presents Michael Finnissy in a solo concert, ‘Tangos and Transcriptions, Monday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. He will also lecture on composing in Room B016 of the McLaurin Building on Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Both events are free. Photo by Alexander Banck-Petersen

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hen Dave and Halina Mitton saw their Cordova Bay property in spring 2008, it was clear that any home they built had to embrace the breathtaking view to the ocean. “This is what we saw,” says Dave, looking out at the ocean. “There was nothing like that in Vancouver.” The couple turned to the architectural talents of Nigel Banks and interior designer Ines Hanl, of the Sky is the Limit Design, whose vision was crafted by Paul and Pat Cullen. The essential wishlist? “We wanted it to be comfortable and to fit the location,” Dave says during a tour of the West Coast/Craftsman-style home. Main-floor living was also important to the retired college teachers, who spend the majority of their time in the open-concept downstairs living area. Here, custom-stained oak floors lead the eye throughout, while creative ceiling treatments differentiate the kitchen, dining and living rooms, all oriented toward Haro Strait. Vast windows soak in the view and the morning sun, while French doors open to the roomy patio and steps to the beach. In the front of the home is a small sunroom, a delightful quiet space facing the home’s front garden. Upstairs are three guest rooms, a media room and roomy play area perfect for visiting grandchildren. Geothermal energy heats the radiant in-floor heating, while the high-efficiency heat recovery ventilator keeps the home comfortable. A few unique details that make the home special include a custom raised dog shower in the roomy laundry

room, complete with a ramp to help the family’s older Labrador in for a bath, and a granite slab turned on its end as a sleek fireplace surround, its colours reflecting the ocean beyond, while the vertical striations offer illusion of smoke rising from a fire, Dave says. The Mittons’ home is one of six stunning custom designs on next Sunday’s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria House Tour, which also includes a family-friendly live/work Cont. on page 19

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House tour home and a Belgian-inspired Uplands estate. Remarkable custom design features include a one-of-a-kind underground showcase for collector cars complete with auto elevator. A visit to each home offers the opportunity to watch one of Victoria’s finest artists at work. This year’s line-up features painters Adelle Andrew, Robert Amos, Nixie Barton and Grant Leier, Manon Elder, Joan Pattee and Blu Smith as well as ceramic artist Sam Dickie. In addition, the homes will feature flower arrangements by the Victoria Flower Arrangers Guild. “People are encouraged to purchase their tickets for House Tour 2011 early, as this popular fundraiser sells out quickly,” said event chair Joan Huzar. Tickets are $40 and are on sale now at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on Moss Street, Peninsula Gallery in Sidney and all three Garden Works locations. As an added bonus this year each ticket purchased can be used for two-for-one admission at the AGGV.

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Victoria Horseshoe Club’s free Junior League program (eight to 18 years); instruction and horseshoes provided, in Glanford Park, 620 Kenneth St. FMI: 250-7272543 or www.victoriahorseshoeclub.com Fridays, 6:30 p.m. – Victoria Horseshoe Club’s Adult Fun Drop-in Horseshoes; no experience necessary; instruction and horseshoes provided. Glanford Park, 620 Kenneth St. FMI: 250727-2543 or www.victoriahorseshoeclub.com Sept. 3 – Queen City Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star, community garage sale at the OES Hall, 3281 Harriet Rd., 9 a.m. to noon. Admission free; all welcome. FMI: 250-475-7560. Sept. 8 – Unlock secrets and identify families with Victoria Genealogical Society’s The Mystery of David Stark’s Photo Album, left behind at the Inn at Laurel Point more than 30 years ago. Doors at 7 p.m., Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Ave.

Admission is by donation. FMI: www.victoriags.org or call 250360-2808. Sept.10 – Fantastic Fun Day at St. Luke’s, Cedar Hill Cross Rd. at Cedar Hill Rd. Free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featuring games, music, bouncy castle, arts and crafts, and refreshments. Guided cemetery tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. FMI: 250-477-6741 or www.stlukesvictoria.ca Sept. 10 – Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria celebrates its 10th anniversary open house at 919 Fort St. Call 250-386-YOGA (9642) for details or visit www.iyengaryogacentre.ca Sept. 10 – Beckley Farm Lodge hosts an Afternoon Tea Adventure with a fun slideshow visit to faraway lands, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 530 Simcoe St. in James Bay. Limited seating; tea tickets $10, available at Beckley Farm Lodge reception from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Send your non-profit events to jblyth@telus.net

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Also in Saanich, stop by the Root Cellar Village Green Grocer to meet its new “merchandiser,” Wally, a 1919 Ford Model T. Described as “upbeat, strong and great with people,” Wally promises to be a terrific addition to the Root Cellar team and a way to honour the heritage of the local farming community.

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A Saanich woman hopes to encourage government to close the gaps in mental health care with a symbolic initiative. Jean Oliver is organizing a human chain, which she hopes will run from the Royal Jubilee Hospital, down Fort Street and all the way to the B.C. legislature to bring to light missing elements in suicide prevention. “It’s a problem that’s been under the radar,” Oliver said. “The human chain would be a way for people who are shy or ashamed to talk about their experiences to not feel so alone and to come forward.”

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Oliver hopes to see the federal government step up and provide a national strategy for suicide prevention. She also believes psychotherapy should be covered by pharmacare. In addition, in Greater Victoria, there is no clear destination for 17-year-olds to receive emergency psychiatric care. Victoria General Hospital provides such care for teens age 16 and younger and the Royal Jubilee’s Eric Martin Pavillion prefers to treat adults only. For the human chain event, which happens Sept. 10, Oliver hopes to amass 1,200 volunteers — “that’s one person every five feet” — to hold hands

along the stretch. So far, 200 people have registered. If the line isn’t complete, the group will walk to the legislature from RJH. Participants are asked to meet at RJH, next to Fort Street, Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. wearing a plain shirt of any colour. There will be a petition signing and ceremony of commemoration for those who have died as a result of suicide, at the legislature from noon to 12:30 p.m. Victoria MP Denise Savoie will speak at the ceremony. For more information or to sign up for the human chain, email bcdots@gmail.com or visit www.dotsbc.com. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Housing industry seeks Plan B for HST Province needs transition plan fast, say home builders Colin Oswin Black Press

The rejection of the harmonized sales tax has created a boatload of uncertainty for the B.C. housing industry. B.C.’s move to the HST in July 2010 added seven per cent to the cost of labour in home renovations — a tax that wasn’t applied under the PST. New homes over $525,000 are also taxed under the HST — for the time being. Now, in the wake of the referendum, contractors in B.C. are caught in the transition back to the provincial sales tax, which Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said would take 18 months. Peter Simpson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, says the B.C. government didn’t offer up much of a tax plan that businesses can use for the intervening year-and-a-half. Will B.C. residents step away from the market? Simpson says no one can predict the exact outcome, but he expects consumers will put off some renovation projects, lowering revenue for contractors. Emergencies such as a leaky roof will get taken care of, he says, but a kitchen or a media room reno may have to wait. One solution would see the province offer tax rebates for renovation projects between now and the shift back to the PST, but Simpson says nothing like that was mentioned by Falcon or Premier Christy Clark after the results came out — even though she said the Liberals had prepared a Plan B, just in case the HST was rejected. “They need a Plan C, because Plan B is not cutting it for our industry right now,” Simpson says. “This whole HST has been a debacle since it was introduced in July 2009 and it will continue 18 months from now.” He says the government needs to come up with a plan to get people to pull the trigger on renos and home purchases immediately, not in 18 months. “There has to be some kind of system that makes it neutral whether you do it now or wait,” he says. “They have to address these issues.” Simpson notes that by the time it’s all said and done and B.C. moves back to the PST, four years will have passed since the HST was introduced. That’s enough time to earn a university degree. Rob Currie, co-owner of waterproofing contractor Basement Systems Vancouver Inc., says consumers were waiting even before the referendum result was handed down because they weren’t sure how the tax situation would affect the bottom line. He says the province needs to hammer out a transition plan very quickly, so consumers can make their decisions and contractors can get to work. “People who are out there bidding and quoting need to have a real understanding of where we’re at,” he says. “We’re looking for a policy to very clearly explain the plan, so we can make decisions and our customers can make decisions as well.” He says lots of people just want some clarity on a very simple question: how much am I going to spend? With the tax regime in a state of flux, Currie says no one knows.

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Braves seek balance Travis Paterson News staff

Toss the pile of jerseys in coach Brad Cook’s office and see which land face up. You might get just as clear an indication of which committed players will be available for the Saanich Braves this season. With training camps underway or soon to start up for the Western Hockey League and B.C. Hockey League, players are coming and going from the Braves training camp roster. And when they leave, Cook can’t assume they’ll come back. “It makes the job interesting at the moment, that’s for sure,” Cook said. The coach is returning after one season as an assistant on the Victoria Grizzlies’ bench. It’s been quite a few years since the Braves made it past the first round of the playoffs. “That’s something we want to change. It’s a fine line, you don’t want to sacrifice development just to win, like acquiring older players and buying players from other leagues.” Cook pointed to being one win away from the second-round of the 2010 playoffs. “When the team started up again (under Robin Gomez in 2010-11) we’d moved guys (on to higher

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Team tennis adds spice to summer sked

The first annual Team Tennis tournament will happen between to the Lambrick Park and Cedar Hill Recreational tennis courts, Sept. 8-11. “The format is what’s fun about it,” said co-organizer Nathan Bailey. “It’s a Davis Cup style event. With every match there’s five consecutive sets of singles, singles, doubles, and

leagues) such as Wade Murphy (Victoria Grizzlies) and Ty Jones (Cowichan Capitals). “If we move a lot of players on then we’re doing our job. It’s not a multimillion dollar business. If done properly we will (also) win.” One player who’s committed to the Braves for this season is Kory Movold, one of three 20-year-olds. Last year, Movold led the Columbia Valley Rockies of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League in scoring with 27 points in 29 games, despite playing just over half the season. He’s here because the Braves’ Hayden Long, a fellow Prince Rupert native, told Movold that Victoria is a nice place to live. “There’s a great reputation for this league, that it’s highly skilled.” There’s also a guarantee playing in the Island junior-B league that Movold didn’t get in the KIJHL. All seven Island teams will make the playoffs this year. “I haven’t been in the playoffs yet as a junior. That’s something I’m looking forward to.” Movold and about two dozen skaters worked through training camp this week. Saanich opens the 2011-12 season against the B.C. champion Peninsula Panthers on Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes Arena.

then two more sets of singles.” Teams may carry two to four players each and there are four categories, men’s A and B and women’s A and B. Before each match, a home team and visiting team will be randomly selected. The visiting team will be first to declare their lineup immediately before the first, third and fifth sets. The cost is $80 per team. To register email tennisinformation@gmail.com.

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Prince Rupert’s Kory Movold has committed to the Saanich Braves for his final season of junior hockey. The 20-year-old played in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League last year.

ledge showed up in a big way at the Boeing Classic tournament at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Wash. Rutledge won $28,371 U.S. as he ended the Champions’ Tour (for golfers aged 50 and over) on Aug. 28 with a sevenunder 65 on the par 72 course. The final round brought Rutledge to a total of 215, one under par and tied with seven other golfers including Fred Couples. Only three players shot a 65 in the Boeing Classic’s final round, with winner Mark Calcavecchia, who shot a total 202 and earned $300,000.

Olympic return for rowing men’s eight

Canada’s men’s eight rowing team will defend its 2008 Olympic gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The team ensured its place by finishing second in a semifinal at the World Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia, on Wednesday. Great Britain (05:31.51) beat Canada by 2.8 seconds. This year’s men’s eight lineup boasts three returning members from the 2008: coxswain Brian Price (Belleville, Ont.), and rowers Malcolm Howard (Victoria) and Andrew Byrnes. (Toronto).

You don’t need big waves to surf. Stand-up paddle board racing is coming to Saanich this weekend as the fifth and final stop of the Island’s Surf-SUP’s (stand up paddle) tour hits Gyro Beach Park. The race is Sunday (Sept. 4) with more than 40 men and women racers expected to paddle the waters off Cadboro Bay. “It’s a race but the day is perfect for people at any level, as we’ll have demos for beginners,” said spokesperson and paddle boarder Roco Newson. The races are beach starts and last about 30 to 45 minutes. A slalom course steers around buoys and is geared for all ages and skill levels. Registration is on Sunday, at Gyro Beach Park starting at 10 a.m. Racing gets underway at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue. Visit www.surf-sup.ca for more information, or call Stu Robinson 250-218-0711 or by email at stuart@ compassadventure.ca.

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Gross fourth at Ironman Jasper Blake fifth overall Victoria triathlete Sara Gross finished fourth among women at the 2011 Ironman Canada triathlon in Penticton on Sunday. Gross completed the 3.8 kilometre swim, 180km bike and 42km run in nine hours, 46 minutes and 56 seconds. She placed 32nd overall. Mary Ellis of Superior, Col., set a new women’s course record of 9:03:13 and was eighth overall. The overall winner was 2009 champion Jordan Rapp (Calif.), who took back his title when he crossed the finish line in 8:28:09, 13 minutes ahead of Torsten Abel of Germany. Following Torsten was Belgian’s Bert Jammaer in 8:42:34. Among the Victoria-based distance triathletes were Jasper Blake in fifth (8:50:30), Trevor Wurtele ninth (9:05:19) and up-andcomer Adam O’Meara 23rd (9:35:55). Full results available at www.nasports.com. sports@vicnews.com

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Sara Gross finished fourth among pro women at the 2011 Ironman Canada

Westshore Rebels roll into bye week It’s been an up-and-down season for the Westshore Rebels who clobbered the Kamloops Broncos 47-0 at Bear Mountain Stadium on Saturday. Greg Morris led the Rebels against Kamloops with a powerful 259 yards rushing for four touchdowns and a 100yard-carry. Kyle Pich caught the only touchdown pass from Cat Todorowich. The quarterback threw eight completed passes on 20 attempts. Quinn van Gylswyck kicked all three field goals

he attempted and made all five touchdown conversions, totalling 14 points. The Rebels are now in third place with three wins and two losses and have played all B.C. junior football teams except the Langley Rams. All five games have been one-sided scoring affairs. This weekend is a bye for the Rebels as they prepare for a visit to Nanaimo on Sept. 9 against the first-place Vancouver Island Raiders (5-0). sports@vicnews.com

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Bronze 58 78 45 58 33 19 39 39 16 10 21 21 2

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HELP WANTED

DOWNTOWN VICTORIAparking available, 800 block of Broughton St. $225/month. Call 250-381-3633, local 247.

Westshore Playschool We are a VIHA licenced facility and offer ECE Programming to ensure your ensure your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready for Kindergarten. Space available now, children ages 3-5 yrs. Phone 250-474-7324. Open House Saturdays, 1pm-3pm. We are located on 2619 Sooke Rd. Intersection, Jacklin and Sooke Rd.

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PERSONALS ANYONE WHO knows the whereabouts of Deborah T., formerly of Richmond, and exwife of David Mackay, who is now living in the Victoria area, please contact, or ask her tocontact dmackay@loxinfo.co.th HI Cindy,Ft Fraser here.If you are still interested in hiking some new trails call or text me at 250-6995018. I will be hiking in Skagway with my Edmontonian daughter until Sept 3.Maybe we could summit Robson together.Hope to here from you.

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LOOKING FOR Avon Reps. Be your own boss. Earn extra money, work from home. Call 250-386-0070 to learn more.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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The Allegra Singers, a non-auditioned community choir welcomes new members Monday Sept 12th 6:45pm at Shoreline Community School For more information call Jean at 250-381-0918

CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE BEFORE and after Childcare 30 plus years experience with all age groups and special needs Please contact me with any questions you may have (250-857-2709) or by email russman7109@hotmail.com

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HELP WANTED 2 Day Job Fair on Sept 7th & 8th, from 9am-5pm at 1089 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC. (At skate arena) Various ft/pt positions available. Hosted by Langford Lanes, brand new bowling & entertainment centre. Free Admission. Bring resume, no phone calls please. KURT LEROY TRUCKING LTD, in Campbell River, has a job opening for a self-starter OFFICE ASSISTANT. Prefer knowledge in logging and trucking industry. Proficient in data entry, custom software, payroll production and cycle time reports. Reporting to our certified accountants and owners. Wage negotiable + benefits. Full-time, Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5:30. Please fax resumes and driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; abstract (250)2879914.

September 9 to 11 Cowichan Exhibition at Duncan

SALMON HATCHERY Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalent facility experience. Assets include Swift water rescue, First aid, species identification, valid drivers license, public tours and good physical health. Reply to: Ken Fuller NVISEA Manager P: 250-949-9022 nvisea@island.net F: 250-949-5195 Job closes Sept. 12/11

HELP WANTED

PET CARE SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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.

GET My Leash Dog Walking We provide in-home, personalized care and exercise for your beloved dogs. Call Lisa @ 250-419-3006 or getmyleash@gmail.com

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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WANTED: CLEAN fridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, upright freezers, 24â&#x20AC;? stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

HANDICAPPED SENIOR gentlemen still drives, I have a 2 bdrm, 2 bath Apt. I require a live-in Caregiver, min care needed, pays well. Senior lady preferred. Apply to Box # 638.

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

MATTRESS SALE: Big Selection! 39â&#x20AC;? from $79., King-Size Set $299., Queen Set w/10 Yr Warranty $399., ORGANIC Cotton Queen Set $499., Wood Bunk-Beds $299., Cherry 5 Pc Dining Ste $199., Vilas Maple 5 Pc bedroom Ste $699., Sofa Ste $99., Leather Sofa $169.; Back to School Furn. Sale Now! BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. We Buy, Sell, Trade. buyandsave.ca

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COOKS. PUERTO Vallarta Amigos is hiring 2 F/T cooks in Victoria, BC. 3 yrs experience a must. Plan, prepare, cook & complete various Mexican dishes. $13.75/hr. Email resume to pvamigos@gmail.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FRIENDLY FRANK 21â&#x20AC;? TOSHIBA TV, w/built-in VCR $40. Technics receiver w/speakers $25.250-370-2905 2 TABLE lamps, $15. Corner table, $10. Coffee table $15. Area rug, $40. (250)881-8133 BATHROOM SCALE (Sunbeam), brand new, $25 obo. Call 250-380-9596.

COMMERCIAL Transport Repair Shop requires qualified Commercial Transport Mechanics for our Chilliwack location. Competitive wage and benefits. Professional attitude a must. Please forward resume with cover letter to SWTRServices@hotmail.com or Fax to 604-462-0745

PATIO TABLE and 4 matching chairs, green, $45 obo. Call 250-744-4331.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1 800 647 7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403 647 2763

PINE TABLE approx 4x6, 2 benches $85. In excellent condition. Call (250)544-4322.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LARGE SOLID teak entertainment stand, cost $1200 in Indonesia in 2005. Woodworkers cut up to reuse teak. Asking $300. (250)477-3634.

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

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into income LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking a ticketed Automotive Mechanic for the northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wage. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to 2520-956-4888.

MARINE MECHANIC

required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper flyer insertion Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays. $10.23 per hour. Evenings 5pm to 1am. Also occasional 9am to 5pm shifts available. No experience required. Please apply in person between 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday at Goldstream Press (Island Publishers). #200-770 Enterprise Crescent.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TIM Hortons, 739 McCallum Road and 1820 Island Hwy. 8 positions available 11.35/hr 40hours/week, 7 days a week ,available all shifts. Please drop resume off at locations or call 250-478-4424 or 250-4780356.

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Duties will consist of overseeing warehouse operations, including all outside staff. This position also has an inside sales component, interfacing with customers both in person and on the phone. The successful candidate must have minimum 3 years of warehouse experience, along with strong communication skills, ability to multi task, and be a team player. Winroc provides a competitive compensation package with benefits and RRSP programs. With great training opportunityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and room to grow in our continuously growing company. Please apply to: Doug Wilkes 2948 Ed Nixon Terrace Langford, BC (Ph) 250-391-1166 (Fx) 250-391-4537 dwilkes@winroc.com

LOST AND FOUND

LOST BLACK Artist portfolio & water colour pad containing colorful water colour drawings & black ink drawings of animals. (10x12, 9x12). These drawings have great personal value. Reward! If found please call (250)886-1900.

Has a current opening in our Langford Branch for: SHIPPER/INSIDE SALES

PETS

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H&R Blockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tax Training School is a hands-on course offering high quality training from our knowledgeable instructors. Learn how to prepare your taxes, and how you could make extra money preparing them for others.* Imagine a seasonal full or part-time job that works to your schedule, allowing you the freedom to enjoy life both in and out of the ofďŹ ce. Register online at hrblock.ca or call 1-877-32BLOCK (322-5625) for details. Classes start mid-Sept.

* Enrolment restrictions may apply. Enrolment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Tax Training School is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. This course is not intended for, nor open to any persons who are either currently employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company or organization other than H&R Block. ÂŠ 2011 H&R Block Canada, Inc.

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TRANSPORTATION

ACREAGE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

TRUCKS & VANS

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/

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

1987 FORD 150 ext cab, long box, 2x4 auto, runs well, $1200 obo. (250)478-9162. 2007 DODGE Dakota, silver, 41,000kms, auto, a/c, cruise. $13,000. Call 250-884-6998.

SUITES, LOWER

2010 FORD Ranger, 33,780 kms, dark grey, 207HP V6, auto w/ overdrive, warranty, $16,900 obo. (778)430-8008.

ALBERT HEAD/METCHOSIN 1 bdrm, grd floor, N/S, N/P, priv ent, incls utils, waterfront on Witty’s Beach, south view, $850/mo. Call 250-478-0056.

HOMES WANTED

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RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

MORTGAGES

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BROADMEAD: 926 Falaise Cres., Sat., 8am-12. Tools, crafts, collectibles, retro, etc. GORDON HEAD, 1646 Kenmore Rd., Sat, Sept. 3, 9am2pm. Downsizing Sale!

APARTMENT/CONDO DOWNTOWN LANGFORD: $695; just reno’d 1 bdrm. Also 1 bdrm, $725. Adult oriented character building; no pets; refs. Rudi 250-818-5878. DOWNTOWN SIDNEY 1-bdrm north facing condo in The Landmark w/ underground parking, close to sea with views, NP, $1000 mo, call 250-652-7707. 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. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.

SAANICHTON- 7252 East Saanich Rd, Sat, Sept 3, 8am4pm (look for signs Stelley’s & E Saanich). Tools, household stuff, electric pressure washer, 12” wood lathe, cordless drill, electric motors, fishing tackle.

BOATS

COLWOOD FURNISHED 2level 1 bdrm. Laundry, parking, close to bus. $890 inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700.

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MARINE

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared laundry, priv ent, NS/NP. $850 incls util. Quiet, 250-391-7915

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

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NEAR BEAR Mtn. Bright, spacious 2-bdrm w/ views, 5 appl’s. Sep. laundry, F/P, patio, yard, NS/NP. $1150. inclds utils. (250)391-8817.

WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.

SAANICH: FURNISHED large 1 bdrm suite. NP/NS. Avail. Sept. 1. Ref’s req’d $900/mo inclusive. Call 250-721-0281, 250-858-0807.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SAANICHTON, 1BDRM suite on quiet acreage with deck, fireplace, storage, parking, laundry, heat incl. $995. NS. 250-652-6729

LANGFORD/MILL Hill, brand new half of duplex, 2 bdrms on 2 levels, partially furn’d, kitchen comp furn’d, shared lndry, refs req, now until Jan. 31/12, N/S, N/P, $1300 incls hydro & water, 250-478-6923. SAANICH- (CENTRAL) 2 lrg bdrms+ sun rm, new reno, appls/flrs, F/P, 3 bath, 2800sq ft. NS/NP. $1800+ utils. Avail Now. 250-361-6183.

HOMES FOR RENT COLWOOD, 2 bdrm + den char home, 1 block from ocean, fenced yard, newly reno’d, $1700 mo, 250-478-2590 QUALICUM River Estates, 2brm 2bth rancher 6app. fp. irrigation, covered patio, fenced yard. on 1/2 acres.plus 1100 sq ft shop 1450/mo. av Oct. 1st. 250 951 2329/ drty@shaw.ca

AUTO SERVICES

DEEP COVE. Lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-858-6511

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

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Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped! ISLAND AUTO Body & Paint, 25 yrs. 1210 Stelly’s X Road. 250-881-4862.

BARGE CAMP: Wood Barge 131’LX38’4.5”X9’8.5”D c/w: Atco trailer complex mounted on barge deck consisting of 20 rooms, kitchen, pantry, dining room, head and shower facilities, laundry facilities, small repair shop, twin Cummins 60Kw diesel gensets. Survey available. Location: Zeballos. $59,500 Call for more details. 250.703.3551. $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628. For sale BEST OFFER by Sept 17th. 16ft Sundowner Ski boat, Brentwood Seaside Marina (seahorses cafe). Submit to: svscalawag@yahoo.ca

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SUITES, UPPER QUADRA/MACKENZIE: 3 bdrms, $1400+ utils, sun deck, laundry incld, street prkg. Avail immed, 250-516-5556.

TOWNHOUSES BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM, 2.5bath avail immed, new: fs/wd/dw, walk amens/bus/Sooke core, $1600, N/S. 250-642-0133.

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2002 HONDA Civic EX. 4-door, 5-speed, sport package, silver with grey interior. One owner, all service records avail. Power windows/locks, air. 111,000 km. $7,500. 250884-2295.

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ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.

CARING BONDABLE cleaning since 1985 for lower Island areas. Supplies and vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869.

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

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

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

10% OFF! Yard Cleanups, Mowing, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim. 250-479-6495.

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

CONTRACTORS

MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

CARPET INSTALLATION

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Friday, September 2, 2011 - GOLDSTREAM

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Published Every Thursday

7-704 Rockheights, $599,900

303-1055 Hillside, $274,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Cornerstone Properties Josh Prowse 250 661-5674

pg. 14

pg. 13

pg. 39

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bill Bird 250 655-0608

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

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

pg. 10

pg. 15

pg. 13

Saturday 12-2 Burr Properties Ltd Angela Marie 250 382-8838

Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Clare Markey 250-818-7182

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch 250-889-2528

Saturday 2-4 burr properties Ltd. Tony Zarsadias 250-382-6636

pg. 5

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Avtar Kroad, 250-592-4422

pg. 6

Saturday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099

pg. 34

105-3048 Washington, $415,000 pg. 14

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

pg. 2

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Laura Godbeer, 250-532-3272

pg. 5

1356 McNair, $645,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Cynthia Weberg 250 686-4580

pg. 27

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Erin Gabel, 250-477-5353 pg. 23

Saturday 12:00-1:30 Keller Williams Realty West Ron Kubek 250-652-5098

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Laurel Hounslow 250 592-4422

pg. 18

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910

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

pg. 20

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

8330 West Saanich, $825,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

528 Goldstream Ave, $549,900 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Kim Emerson, 250-385-2033

pg. 13

1622 Millstream pg. 39

pg. 20

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

608 Fairway pg. 40

3250 Eagles Lake Rd, $849,000 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

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

pg. 18

572 Ridley Dr.

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Trevor Walters 250-479-3333

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

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

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed 250-858-3585

pg. 40

pg. 21

1274 Clayton, $873,000 Thursday 6-8 Cornerstone Properties Ltd Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

1019 Skylar Circle

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Dave Bhandar, 250-384-8124

Wed, Thurs, Sat,Sun 12-4 Re/Max Alliance David Strasser 250-360-1929

pg. 2

8973 Mainwaring Rd, $1,499,999

5178 Lochside Dr, $1,165,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Lorne Meyer, 250-477-1100

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

pg. 23

pg. 22

201-3220 Jacklin Rd, $309,900 Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 25

pg. 10

3-516 Sturdee

201-9942 Third St, $539,900 pg. 19

pg. 24

3463 Yorkshire Pl, $615,000 9920 Amelia Ave., $499,000

pg. 20

pg. 24

pg. 3

1616 Millstream

pg. 19

pg. 10

pg. 22

pg. 18

pg. 6

pg. 10

108-3226 Jacklin $299,900

2898 Murray, $849,000

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

pg. 23

301-3220 Jacklin Rd., $329,900

867 Daffodil Ave, $519,900 pg. 5

pg. 24

15-551 Bezanton, $530,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100

2051 Brethour Pkwy, $448,900

103-3157 Tillicum, $199,900 pg. 19

3987 Century Rd, $539,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Evelyn Brust, 250-384-8124

608-68 Songhees, $1,349,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Cliff Halayko 250 744-3301

pg. 24

672 Redington Ave, $499,900

1304 Roy, $439,900 pg. 6

3463 Waterloo Pl, $839,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch 250-889-2528

17-1506 Admirals Rd, $169,900

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Kim Emerson, 250 385-2033

6-1287 Verdier Ave., $349,500

Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Connor Braid, 250-661-0729

105-3900 Shelbourne, $299,000 10 Helmcken Rd

pg. 23

22-7070 West Saanich Rd., $298,500

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton 250-477-5353

3815 Campus Cres, $679,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

Saturday 2:30-4 Holmes Realty Shelna Atkinson, 250-656-0911

10404 Resthaven Dr, $439,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab, 250-360-1929 Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Shirin Purewal 250 382-8838

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

pg. 21

3132 Harriet Rd, $575,000

214-1521 Church Ave, $249,000

pg. 13

142 South Turner, $705,900

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

pg. 5

Sunday 2-4 burr properties ltd. Tony Zarsadias 250-382-6636

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

pg. 11

103-2645 Millstream, $369,000

2033 Sunfield, $299,900

Saturday 1:30-4 Keller Williams Realty West Ron Kubek 250-652-5098

3877 Holland

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

407-380 Waterfront

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805

pg. 20

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Brian Graves, 250 477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jacquie Jocelyn, 250-384-8124

pg. 27

Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484

962 Glen Willow, $369,000 pg. 21

1268 Tall Tree Pl

1663 Bisley, $639,000

304-2210 Cadboro Bay, $399,000

505-2920 Cook St., $369,900

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

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333

408-1525 Hillside Ave., $1,175,000 pg. 6

pg. 21

4674 Lochside Dr

305-898 Vernon, $319,900

pg. 14

Monday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Laurel Hounslow, 250-592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100

Sunday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

206-1505 Church, $179,900

309-1610 Jubilee Ave, $283,900

Sunday 2-4 Boorman Real Estate Dean Boorman 250 595-1535

pg. 12

4731 Carloss Plc., $718,800

317 Simcoe St., $469,500 pg. 17

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat, 250 589-4014

2860 Glenwood

302-1100 Union Rd

530 Harbinger Ave, $849,000 Monday 2-4 Newport Realty Kim Emerson, 250-385-2033

pg. 18

pg. 15

Sunday 11:00-12:30 burr properties ltd. Andrew Hobbs 250-382-6636

996 Dunford

4175 Prospect Lake, $659,900

3866 Grange Rd, $849,000

2810 The Rise, $559,900

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

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

208-11 Cooperage, $525,000

126-75 Songhees, $995,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Ivan Delano 250-744-8506

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Scott Piercy, 250-812-7212

pg. 35

8-933 Admirals Rd, $359,900

Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause 250-592-4422

2736 Gosworth, $464,900

101-360 Dallas, $524,900 Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910

pg. 13

408-1525 Hillside Ave., $235,000

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

851 Verdier Ave, $1,049,000

3238 Harriet, $439,900

305-75 Songhees, $625,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

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

654 Grenville Ave., $522,900

3108 Mars St., $599,900 pg. 33

213-455 Sitkum Rd, $414,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 384-2033

pg. 5

216-535 Manchester Rd pg. 11

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Sept. 1-7 edition of

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663

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

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604-75 Songhees, $725,000

week beginning September 1, 2011

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bill Bird 250 655-0608

2935 Carol Ann Pl pg. 22

Sunday 2-4 Kahl Realty Justine Connor, 250-391-8484

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Bring out the baklava, and get ready for lamb for lunch. Greek Fest turns 10

this year and it’s bigger than ever. Ask any fan of the festival and the authentic food is likely to be a highlight. But for organizers, Greek Fest is about more than just 200 roasted lambs.

“It’s a bit of everything for the family, for younger people or for older people,” said Michael Ikonomou, president of the Victoria and Vancouver Island Greek Community Society. “We have Greek

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THE PHONE YOU WANT. THE HELP YOU NEED. Offer ends September 8, 2011. *With new activation of select devices on a 3-yr contract on a post-paid voice plan. Credit applied in-store before taxes on select accessories. Bonuses must accompany any returns. See store for details. All mobility devices are available in limited quantities while selection lasts. Product selection varies by store. Available with compatible devices within coverage areas available from Bell and its international partners' coverage areas where technology permits. Other monthly fees, e.g., 9-1-1 (Quebec: $0.40, New Brunswick: $0.53, Nova Scotia: $0.43, P.E.I.: $0.50, not available in Newfoundland and Labrador), and one-time device activation ($35) apply. Paper bill service charge ($2/mo.) applies unless you register for e-bill and cancel your paper bill. Upon early termination, price adjustments apply; see your Service Agreement for details. Subject to change without notice. Taxes extra. May not be available in all locations. Other conditions apply. (1) With new activation on a post-paid voice plan and a data feature with a total min. value of $50/mo. You must keep a min. $50/mo. post-paid voice and date plan for 12 months after activation. Upon early termination, price adjustments apply; see your Service Agreement for details. (2) With new activation on a post-paid voice plan and a data feature with a total min. value of $50/mo or on a $40 Smartphone Combo BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Email plan. You must keep a min. $50/mo. post-paid voice and data plan or a $40 Smartphone Combo BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Email plan for 12 months after activation. Upon early termination, price adjustments apply; see your Service Agreement for details. HTC, the HTC logo and HTC Sensation and the HTC Incredible S are trademarks of HTC Corporation. Samsung Galaxy S II is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., used in Canada under licence. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc. Functionalities may vary; see user guide. The Source does not accept liability for pictorial or typographical errors. Taxes not included. Batteries/adapters/accessories not included unless specified. ™Trade-mark of The Source (Bell) Electronics Inc. Note that an Advanced Environmental disposal surcharge applies in the provinces of AB, BC, NS, SK and ON. See store or www.trma.com for complete details.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, September 2, 2011

An emotional ride

Copsforcancer

Port Alberni Mountie wells up while explaining his reasons for joining Tour de Rock Susan Quinn Black Press

Tom Gill is a mix of emotions as he pauses during a weekend training ride, his bright blue and yellow Spandex cycling outfit a contrast to the dull green of his rural surroundings. He can’t help grinning as he talks about how psyched he is to be riding in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. But the grin quickly fades and tears threaten as he talks about his motivation. It’s the kids. “I’m as soft as they come; kids win,” he says. “The first people I’m interested in all the time are the kids.” Special feature The Tour de Black Press Rock is a gruelling, newspapers on two-week bicycle Vancouver Island tour that happens will publish this every September special feature page and October on spotlighting police Vancouver Island. officers taking part in Law enforcement this year’s Canadian officers and media Cancer Society members embark on Cops for Cancer the journey to raise Tour de Rock. awareness and funds for research into pediatric cancers. This year there are 22 riders who will start out in Port Alice on Sept. 24 and wrap up their Island-wide trip Oct. 7 in Victoria. Gill is an RCMP constable in the traffic division at the Port Alberni detachment. He and the rest of the Tour de Rock team were presented to the public on May 14, but those who had applied have been training since last March in the hopes they would be chosen. A relatively new member to the force – he graduated from RCMP Depot in Regina, Sask. in September 2008 – Gill put his name in for the Tour the first year he was on the force, then trained for a while in his second year. He knew because Port Alberni’s detachment is so small that only one rider could be chosen per year, and last year was not to be his. He was willing to wait. Port Alberni was Gill’s first posting in the RCMP, and he loves living and working here. He started out in general duty and in May switched to the traffic division. He attended a function where Laurel

Black Press photo

Port Alberni RCMP Const. Tom Gill prepares to ride in the 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. He’s trying to raise $25,000. Middelaer spoke about the tragic death of her four-year-old daughter Alexa, killed by a drunk driver in Ladner. Middelaer’s words were powerful, he says. “It’s a focus of mine to take impaired drivers off the road. You can make a difference in a family’s future by making the road safe,” he says. He also wants to make a difference in the fight against cancer. “I believe our youth that are going through this, if we can cure them, they will be our leaders.”

Gill is paired with a junior rider, Brett Wasylyniuk, a young boy from the Alberni Valley who has rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer found in the connective tissue between muscles and bones. He hasn’t spent too much time with Wasylyniuk, though: the boy has been away receiving treatment. To support Gill in his tour, go online to www.copsforcancerbc.ca and follow the links to his personal page. Or support any one of the fundraisers listed elsewhere on this page. editor@albernivalleynews.com

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to:

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Friday, September 2, 2011 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

If only, you could double-up on summer, too!

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