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Rear Admiral Nigel Greenwood, Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific, walks with Julian Fantino, associate minister of National Defence to a press conference at CFB Esquimalt. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
‘Royal’ distinction restored to military Changes re-link branches to the past Erin McCracken
with past military contributions in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and early Retired vice-admiral Rob- peacekeeping missions. “The proud legacy of the ert George was still a young officer in 1968 when the Royal Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy had the “royal” Canadian Air Force and Canadian Army will once again serve stripped from its name. Fast-forward 43 years to CFB as a timeless link between our veterans and serving Esquimalt, where soldiers, sailors and George proudly heard airmen and women,” that Canada’s navy – Julian Fantino, assowhich he commanded ciate minister of before his retirement National Defence, in 1995 – and air force said during Tuesday’s will have the “royal” press conference at reinstated to their the base. names. His announcement “I never dreamt that coincided with the in my wildest dreams 100th anniversary of a we would come back Robert George letter written by Engin the last year the way we have, both with the land’s King George V approving insignia on navy uniforms and the request for the royal desigto see the ‘royal’ instituted into nation for Canada’s navy. It was a painful blow to sailthe navy,” said George, an Oak ors and officers when that was Bay resident. The army, which has several taken away, George recalled. “royal” units but has never been “We went through the turmoil called the Royal Canadian Army, of integration and unification, will return to its historic name, the stripping away uniforms, the stripping away names.” the Canadian Army. The return to the historic names was made to connect PLEASE SEE: currently serving personnel ‘Royal’ restored, Page A4
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University of Victoria grad student Ben Clinton-Baker, shown holding an early map of McNeill Bay, then known as Shoal Bay, is curating an exhibit about the history of the bay.
Once upon a time by the bay McNeill Bay history explored in exhibit Ryan Flaherty News staff
It’s part art exhibit, part history lesson. Chikawich, a display being mounted at the Oak Bay municipal hall starting Monday (Aug. 22), looks at some of the earliest images of one of the community’s most scenic spots: McNeill Bay. Sponsored by Heritage Oak Bay, the new exhibit uses photographs, artwork and maps to take viewers through the area’s early days. The emphasis is on some of the area’s first inhabitants. “What we’re really trying to pay
attention to is the pre-colonial era,” said Ben Clinton-Baker, the University of Victoria history grad student who is curating the exhibit. “That’s been difficult, because not a lot of photos and imagery existed at the time of the First Nations people who lived and traveled in the area.” However, with a lot of help from the Oak Bay Archives and the Royal B.C. Museum, ClintonBaker has been able to assemble a display that takes viewers on a trip into the past. “I find I can stare at these photos for ages and I really get drawn into them,” he said. “It’s kind of unavoidable for me to place myself in the time that the photos were taken and to imagine
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Doctor calls for review after death of newborn Says lack of anesthetists is a concern Sam Van Schie News staff
Oak Bay council looks to take the regional lead on deer overpopulation Ryan Flaherty News staff
John Herbert was getting ready to make a phone call when a familiar sight caught his eye. Right there, out the window, in the backyard of his Willows Beach-area home, were a mother deer and her three fawns, happily munching away. Herbert sighed and headed out to shoo them away for the umpteenth time, knowing it was only a temporary solution to what’s becoming a persistent problem. Don Denton/News staff The Oak Bay councillor has become increas- A young buck deer takes a break while eating plants in a ingly frustrated in recent weeks with the lack garden along Lansdowne Road at Larkdowne Road. of a deer management strategy in the Capital Region. At Monday’s council meeting, he made his frus- and want to take action – soon. “It really does make sense to do something more protrations known. “We need to do something quickly, because a lot of active,” said Coun. Tara Ney. Taking action will require money, however. people are getting sick and tired of it,” Herbert said. A CRD report released in June estimated that putting There is a feeling in Oak Bay that the animals are increasingly causing problems for residents, he together a deer management plan could cost upwards explained. Herbert wants to see the municipality take of $225,000, though it is expected about $100,000 of that leadership in putting a regional plan together that will would come from in-kind contributions from various stakeholders. tackle the deer issue once As for possible solutions, and for all. Herbert suggested relocating Adding to his frustra“We need to do the nuisance animals. tion is the fact the province “I’m sure we could get a and Capital Regional Dissomething quickly, couple of cattle trucks and we trict have been batting the because a lot of could truck them up to the problem back and forth for months without making any people are getting sick interior and it wouldn’t do any harm,” he said. “They could go major progress. and tired of it.” back into the forest where they Though the CRD believes – Coun. John Herbert belong.” it’s the province’s responsiWhichever plan is agreed bility to deal with deer, the upon, Herbert hopes Oak Bay province has said it won’t will be seen as a leader on the foot the bill for a task force on the issue. The CRD’s Planning, Transportation and deer-control front. He’s certain his neighbours would Protective Services Committee has, in the meantime, be thankful. “My wife and I were visiting friends the other day. asked for more information on the cost of any potential management plans, as well as data from ICBC on how I think (my friend) got up four or five times while we were there to go out and chase deer out of his yard.” much of a safety issue deer present to drivers. Council is expected to look further at the issue at But progress has been slow. The CRD has yet to form subsequent meetings, while continuing to keep an eye a committee to tackle the problem. “At this time, there has not been support for the on developments at the CRD level. In the meantime, Herbert continues to keep his eye region or the municipal level of government taking this on his own backyard. on in a regional way,” said CRD spokesman Andy Orr. editor@oakbaynews.com Back in Oak Bay, council members are tired of waiting
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An outspoken anesthetist says a lack of staffing may have contributed to the death of a newborn at Victoria General Hospital on Aug. 9. Sue Ferreira first went public with her concern over the shortage of anesthetists after handing in her resignation to Victoria General Hospital in June. Now in her last week on the job, she says the tragic death could have been avoided had there been a dedicated anesthetist in the maternity ward. She’s calling on the B.C. Coroners Service to confirm that. Vancouver Island Health Authority is bound by patient confidentiality not to publicly release details of the case. But in an email to media, Ferreira said a labouring mother required an emergency caesarean section at a time when the hospital’s lone anesthetist was occupied with other surgeries. A second anesthetist was called in, but the unborn child was in severe medical distress and died before delivery. “What we know is that there was a delay in care. What we need to find out is whether that delay was the reason this baby did not survive,” Ferreira wrote. Island regional coroner Matt Brown said he can’t investigate the case because the child is considered a stillborn. “If it never took a breath, it’s not a live birth,” Brown said. “If there’s no birth, there’s no death for us to investigate.” VIHA has initiated its own review, which chief medical officer Dr. Richard Crow said is standard procedure for any unexpected death in the hospital. “Doing the review does not mean there’s anything untow-
ard. The purpose is to see if there are quality improvements that can be made,” Crow said. He stressed that while other hospitals in the province have a shortage of anesthetists, this is not the case in Victoria where there are 40 anesthetists, including 21 who provide on-call service for maternity care at Victoria General. The one current job opening for a general anesthetist has nine applicants, he said. VIHA has one anesthetist in the hospital at all times and has tried to recruit specialized obstetric anesthetists to work around the clock in maternity. In 2009 VIHA offered $1.88 million for the 5.4 anesthetists needed to provide that service, an equivalent of $348,000 per anesthetist. Crow said the offer is the maximum available funding for that specialty, a rate set by the province and the B.C. medical association. James Helliwell, president of the B.C. Anesthesiologists Society, said the positions weren’t filled because no qualified anesthetist would work for that rate due to the workload. “In B.C. workloads are higher than the rest of the country ... skilled anesthetists are choosing jobs elsewhere,” he said, calling on the province to launch an independent review into how to improve working conditions to recruit the needed anesthetists to the province. Crow said an anesthetist usually responds to a call within 10 to 20 minutes. And though he couldn’t speak to the case in particular, he said he wasn’t aware of any undue delays. “It would be highly speculative and inappropriate to try to say what contributed to the death before the review is complete,” he said. “It’s almost always multi-factoral.” editor@oakbaynews.com
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Manuel Achadinha steps onto the electric bus and quickly finds a place to stand. There is a slight hum as the vehicle, equipped with batteries instead of a gas tank, and solar panels on the roof, rolls out of the B.C. Transit yard in Victoria and heads for Douglas Street. There is a blast of air as the driver rides the brake as the made-in-China bus rounds the corner. “I think this is the future,” said Achadinha, B.C. Transit president and CEO. “I think we’re a couple of years away.” Last week he unveiled the e-bus, manufactured by BYD (Build Your Dreams) Company, as well as an Alexander Dennis double-decker bus, outfitted with a new Cummins engine
dock, and can travel up to 250 kilometres on a single charge, though Achadinha prefers buses that can travel 400 kilometres. “I think this is very reasonable in terms of our cost,” Achadinha said. “We’re paying half a million dollars for a regular bus.” The electric model would also save fuel, which costs B.C. Transit $25 million a year provincewide. The corporation has actively sought more efficient ways Don Denton/News staff to move passengers over the The zero-emission BYD electric bus, e-bus 12 from China, gets a test drive years. It bought the first dieselelectric double-decker bus in along Gorge Road last week. North America in 2010, and the that burns less fuel, but has the same for four days to give B.C. Transit same year launched the world’s larghorsepower as the standard double- mechanics the chance to look under est fleet of 20 zero-emission hydrothe hood. The vehicle costs $650,000, gen fuel cell buses in Whistler. decker. emccracken@vicnews.com The electric bus was in Victoria plus $40,000 for an electric charging
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Now that the exhibit is being mounted, it’s back at the forefront once again. “This is a test, and we’ll see,” said Jean Sparks, who oversees the Oak Bay Archives on a volunteer basis. “(Establishing a museum) would depend on if we could find a sponsor. You can imagine how much a museum costs.” At the very least, Clinton-Baker would like to see the municipality make its history more accessible. “The Oak Bay Archives are understaffed. They do a great job and we would be lost without them. But I’m really hopeful that we will have a full-time paid archivist.” Chikawich runs weekdays from Aug. 22 to Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lower level of the Oak Bay municipal hall. Entry is by donation. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Navy returns to royal roots As the home of Canada’s Pacific Fleet, we’re happy that we can officially call the Royal Canadian Navy just that. On Tuesday, the federal government announced it had given up on a decades-old decision and would restore the traditional names of the three distinct elements within the Canadian Forces. The public never did get entirely comfortable with what seemed like artificial terms for our army, navy and air Canada’s military force. The Maritime has undeniable Command, Land royal connection Force Command and Air Command always seemed too officious and in need of explanation. And while we can’t simply throw the last 43 years of our military’s history out the window, those who serve in our armed forces are also keenly aware of the traditions that have been in place long before unification in 1968. There were many unofficial theories given for the original decision to strip the term “royal” from the navy and air force and to move to a single uniform for all military branches. Whether the thinking was to save money or to step away from the shadow of our British heritage, the move never really worked and many dedicated individuals fought the long fight to have the “royal” restored. In 2011, we’ve long gotten over any insecurity about being seen as a colony of the old Empire. The reality is our country’s roots as a constitutional monarchy go back almost 500 years, to when the King of France first claimed possession of what is now Canada. The concept of the Crown is so interwoven in the fabric of this country that only a full-scale revolution could hope to undo the monarchy’s place in our laws and culture. We are a royal nation and it’s good to know that once again, our region is home to the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News 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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Time to rethink role of the CRD While they serve a purpose, they What’s the point of having are relatively unanswerable to any directors in each of the other legislative body, municipalities and or the public, for that unincorporated areas matter. Regional districts if they have no actual have fashioned their own decision-making powers? voting structures, again The Capital Regional without broader public District has 22 directors, input. They rule the roost, with most appointed by so to speak, and their their respective municipal powers are in many ways councils and electoral limitless. Does a director area representatives from Saanich have the directly elected by right to vote on issues in resident voters. the Juan de Fuca? Does a While the system is Pirjo Raits director from Sooke care based on population, Hard Pressed what happens in North any vote can be heavily Saanich? Should they? weighted. Case in point: Can the members dictate what Victoria has three directors and happens in municipalities or Saanich five. Each of the other electoral areas other than their cities, districts, towns and electoral own? Apparently they can. Is this areas only have one. fair? Probably not. When regional districts were The CRD adopted a Regional formed by the province back in the Growth Strategy, where a vision mid-1960s, it was to share the costs was created dictating what areas of services such as fire protection should be densely populated and and hospitals, and to provide which should remain rural. Local borrowing power. The provincial government had stepped away from politicians didn’t want to see urban sprawl, and rightly so in many the governance of unincorporated cases, but what defines “urban areas. sprawl”? Changes since then have Is it huge arable acreages given regional districts much covered over with big-box stores? broader powers. They have, in Is it recreational cabins hidden in essence, become a fourth level the forest? Is it a subdivision of of government, created with little affordable single-family homes? The public input. Taxpayers had no say in the creation of regional districts – concept of “urban sprawl” is open it was foisted on them whether they to interpretation and it is being used as a club by special interest liked it or not.
groups to get what they want, even though they are not appointed or elected by anyone except themselves. The growth strategy is narrow in focus and out of touch with what is actually happening in rural areas. Those who developed it could not have, at the time, predicted the need for economic development and jobs. They did not anticipate the shrinking job base in the resource sector or see that the only foreseeable option was tourism. The world economy has sent once-prosperous companies to the brink of bankruptcy and people are finding vacation opportunities closer to home. If tourism is to be the economic saviour in the reaches beyond Greater Victoria, then those communities have to cater to all tourists, not just the ones with backpacks and a hunger to trek, or the ones who go no further than downtown Victoria. Each community knows its community best and the elected directors were voted in to speak for the people they represent. The CRD board should not have the right to hamstring a director by taking away his or her power to govern, and they should not make a director a eunuch by giving him no options for economic development. Pirjo Raits is editor of the Sooke News Mirror. editor@sookenewsmirror.com
‘The CRD is a fourth level of government, created with little public input.’
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LETTERS Take a little off the top of pesky bird population Does anyone else think there are too many seagulls and crows in our city? It seems the only birds we see are these noisy and aggressive birds which attack us and drive out the more timid birds. Not only do they have no natural enemies but there is, I believe, a law which states that we are not allowed to disturb their nests or eggs, at least in regards to seagulls. Surely these aggressive and noisy birds which have fouled all our sidewalks and roofs with their excrement are not in any danger of extinction! Is there any way to reduce the numbers of these birds, which are breeding in an unnatural way and nesting on the roofs of so many buildings in the city? John Cobban Victoria
Fletcher column reveals party’s flip-flop Re: Green Party gets lost in static (B.C. Views, Aug. 3) Never before have I agreed with any of Tom Fletcher’s Liberal party cheerleading. However, this article did contain a priceless nugget of information. I did not know that the B.C. Green Party’s 2009 platform had called for installation of smart meters by 2012, followed by imposition of time-of-use electricity pricing to reduce electricity consumption. Its recent demand to halt B.C. Hydro’s smart meter program is thus an abrupt about-face. This policy flip-flop follows an equally breathtaking volte-face on the HST
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referendum. In both its 2005 and 2009 policy platforms, the B.C. Green Party called for a harmonized sales tax. A provincial news release in 2009 called it “common sense,” while Elizabeth May said they supported the HST “in principle” while concerned with its method of imposition. So much for social justice of imposing a massive tax shift from corporations onto taxpayers. At the provincial Green Party’s April convention – because of internal strife – members agreed that they could vote either “Yes” or “No” in the HST referendum. This bold stance of being for and against the HST is a pattern of behaviour by a party nowhere close to being ready to govern – or apparently even engage in serious, coherent policy discussion. Green leaders who sit on the fence of current issues will find such action almost as painful the we citizens who have to observe such erratic conduct. Ron Faris Victoria
Green Party’s about-face a result of hearing the voters Re: Green Party gets lost in static (B.C. Views, Aug. 3) Tom Fletcher is missing the point in his attack against the Green Party. He doesn’t seem to understand that people are worried they are not getting the facts. Elizabeth May and Jane Sterk are acting responsibly. They are responding in accordance with public feedback. This is what politicians must learn to do. It just appears that the Green Party is more responsive. B.C. Hydro has given us one set of facts, and not the whole truth. When they say radiation exposure is equal to 30 minutes on a cellphone it is very misleading. Smart meter radiation is whole body exposure, not just into the brain. They may need to update their meters, but it is not necessary to do it wirelessly. The ITRON meters can be wired, as stated in the patent by the makers. Tom Fletcher also needs to understand that people are worried because some of them are showing EMF sensitivities now, such as tingling in the hands and arms, constant ringing in the ears and hearing humming or high-pitched sounds constantly. Many are experiencing difficulty sleeping and higher levels of anxiety. Fletcher himself is not immune to these effects, as much as he wants to ridicule them with the words “tiny tinfoil-hat” movement. This is a serious question: will our technology do us more harm than good? Patricia Irwin Victoria
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Electrical use could rise with smart meters We are like sheep waiting to be fleeced, as B.C. Hydro installs its smart meters in Victoria this month. Thousands of people in Ontario and California complain that smart meters doubled or tripled their electrical usage. Smart meters use energy, and we have to pay for it. How is that smart? Especially since Hydro is paying over $90 million for them. Christy Clark, please take note: Families don’t want to be fleeced! We are happy with our dumb old hydro meters that do the job, won’t cost the province a billion dollars, and don’t cost customers more money. Grace Wyatt Victoria
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The backward thinking behind wildlife culls In 1900, the world population was about one billion. In 2000, the world population was about seven billion. We are running out of potable water. Food supplies are threatened. About 29,000 children starve to death in three months in Somalia. Farmland is being converted into housing developments. Thousands have no homes. We need to cull the deer population, kill off the cougars and bears to solve our problems. Hello! Any functioning brains out there? Earl Smith Saanich
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Lone wolf brings musical comedy to town Comedian/singer Brian Regan is at the Royal Theatre Aug. 27, on a tour to promote his CD All By Myself. Tix: $53.75, available at 250-386-6121 or at www.rmts.bc.ca.
Other familiar names in this year’s program include SNAFU’s Ingrid Hansen, who features a creepy collection heatre nobodies of children’s toys in her solo will have a chance show Little Orange Man. to show their work Atomic Vaudeville’s Wes amid seasoned Borg and Morgan Cranny pros when Intrepid Thetry their best to make ends atre’s 25th annual Victoria meet in Rerentless. And NataFringe festival opens next lie North, intrepid reporter week. with Black Press’ Saanich One of the latter group, News, is part of a team proVictoria actor/playwright ducing BFA: The Musical! Charles Ross, credits the about a fine arts grad under Fringe for launching his parental pressure to go to solo career. He premiered law school. his first solo show, One-Man Even with all the shows in Star Wars, in front of Fringe audiences in 2002. Don Denton/News staff this year’s Fringe, another 90 “I had no idea how it Actor Charles Ross gets into character for his role were left on the wait list. Andrew Barrett, an ambiwould go over,” he recalled. in the Fringe Festival play Tara Firm and the Lunar tious young actor and pro“When it started selling War Chronicles. ducer and recent student out, I knew I could take it in UVic’s theatre department, didn’t landish, the Fringe is the place.” places.” The Fringe is uncensored and un- have his name drawn in the Fringe The next year he brought it to Fringe festivals across North Amer- juried with shows selected by lottery. lottery, but managed to squeeze into ica, including Victoria, and because This year’s festival features 72 shows, the festival by finding his own venue the festivals give 100 per cent of box including 27 by local companies, per- on the lawn of Point Ellice House in office revenue to the artist, he was formed at 13 venues between Aug. 25 Rock Bay. His show The Tirades of Love is about the ups and downs of able to afford the upfront cost of an and Sept. 4. Ross is back this season, sharing relationships, told through dance international tour, including an Offthe stage in Tara Firm and the Lunar rather than dialogue. Broadway run. “Fringe is a way to get our work out “For an artist starting out, there’s War Chronicles, a Victorian sci-fi piece no equivalent. You have total artis- set on the moon in 1918, where the there and have our faces seen,” he tic freedom and the audience decides heros must rely on steam-powered said. “It’s a deadline to work on. The what will float or sink,” Ross said. “If technology in a flying battle against show didn’t exist four months ago, it was created for the Fringe.” you want to try something totally out- lunar militarism to save the world.
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Janet Munsil, who has produced the festival for 20 years, enjoys the reward of tracking the growth of artists who return year after year. “Every year there’s sold-out hits that you can’t beg for a ticket to,” she said. “There’s lots of good stuff in the middle and, of course, a handful of duds. What’s important is everyone has an opportunity to do their work. They don’t need prior credentials, just an idea they want to put on stage.” For the full schedule of events pick up a program in shops around the city or visit www.victoriafringe.com. news@goldstreamgazette.com
How to Fringe ■ Buy a Visa button for $5; required for all venues. Buttons are two-for-one on opening night Aug. 25. ■ Get your ticket. Half the tickets for each show are available in advance by phone at 250-590-6291 or online at ticketrocket.org ($2 surcharge applies for reserving). ■ Arrive early. Venues open 10 minutes before show time and are general admission seating.
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Everybody’s folkin’ for the weekend Erin McCracken News staff
Thanks to Oliver Swain’s desire to look beyond the strings of his stand-up bass, he and his fellow volunteers are on the cusp of Victoria’s first FolkWest. The folk-roots festival launches tonight (Aug. 19) with a free sneak peak at Royal Athletic Park at 5 p.m., and continues Saturday and Sunday. “I feel like we are on the brink of opening the doors of a really world-class international folk music festival in our first year,” said Swain, who initiated the planning two years ago. “I can’t believe I’m saying that. I feel like I should be careful what I say, but I really believe that it’s true.” The event will showcase two stages of live music and workshops, as well as a children’s
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Oliver Swain, artistic director for FolkWest, holds his bass near the former baseball field at Royal Athletic Park where the new music festival happens this weekend. festival, food, artisan crafts and a beer garden. A long lineup of renowned Canadian artists, such several James Bay artists and preview some of their works at an exhibition and sale today (Aug. 19) from 7 to 9 p.m. at Serious Coffee, 103-225 Menzies St. For information, visit www. jamesbayartwalk.ca or email info@jamesbayartwalk.ca.
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Explore the Gorge at nature house Celebrate one of the last few weekends of summer vacation with a visit to the Gorge Waterway Nature House in Esquimalt Gorge Park. Learn about protecting the Gorge Watershed through the Seaquarium touch tank, full of interesting local creatures, and an interactive watershed model. Get creative in the art corner and check out the educational displays. The nature house is open this Sunday, Aug. 21, plus next weekend Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Specialized programs are also available to community groups, day care centres and summer camps. For more information, contact Jessica at 250380-7585 or education@ worldfish.org
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Empress hosts Honey Bee Picnic The Fairmont Empress welcomes guests Aug. 30 for a Honey Bee Picnic in the Centennial Garden. Join more than 600,000 of the hotel’s most recent additions at this familyfriendly event. Enjoy a picnic in the garden, watch an informative demonstration by the bee keeper and taste the fresh honey right out of the honeycomb. The fee is $60 per person – for reservations or details call 250389-2727.
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In addition to celebrating the talent and diversity of the local fibre arts community, the event also aims to introduce newcomers to the amazing work being created and the opportunities to learn a new craft, Davis says. There’s just such a wide range of the fibre arts,” he notes. “We want to spread the word beyond our community and introduce more people to it who don’t have a lot of exposure to the fibre arts.” Among the highlights will be a Marketplace, featuring about 25 vendors, a loonie/ toonie auction of local, hand-made items, plus a whole host of featured demonstrations, including: Tunisian crochet with Dela Wilkins Knitting with wire by Arika Owsianski Weaving with Jean Betts Nuno felted bandana with Knotty By Nature Making yarn from fabric with Catherine Mick Finger knitting with Sammie Old fashioned wash tub and board, clothesline for drying with Dela Wilkins Fibre selection & evaluation by Anna Runnings The Linen Project with Denise Dunn Weave it & wear it activity with Alison Irwin Saori weaving with Terri Bibby from Saori Saltspring and Saori Kai!
Designed for families, the event will include plenty of kids’ activities, live music from Cathy Miller, “the singing quilter,” plus beverages from Starbucks and Silk Road Tea available by donation, with food for sale from Mr. Tube Steak. Black Press is the media sponsor and prize draws include a knitting bag from Buttons and Needlwork Boutique, a gift certificate sponsored by Used Victoria and prizes from other local businesses.
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Newcombe Singers Choir – Non-auditioned community choir singing a variety of musical genres welcomes newcomers to attend the first two rehearsals before making a commitment. Ability to read music an advantage, but not required. Rehearsals start Sept. 6 and continue Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 1701 Elgin St. FMI: www.members. shaw.ca/newcombesinger Fridays – Church of Our Lord Thrift Shop, 626 Blanshard St. (at Humboldt), 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Household items, clothing, jewellery and more. Parking at rear of church. FMI: 250-383-8915. Aug. 21 – Fibrations, a community-based celebration of the fibre arts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Ann’s Academy. FMI: www.fibrations.ca Aug. 27 – Staples Business Depot in Langford hosts its annual Stock the Lockers campaign 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a dunk tank and barbecue. Bring your appetite, your spare change and join JACK FM and Crash, live on-site. All money raised going directly to the local school districts to provide school supplies to those in need. Aug. 28 – Britannia Legion,780 Summit Ave., hosts Summer Sizzle, its annual outdoor party. Games, food, fun, prizes, meat draws music, 12:30 to 3:30p.m. No cover charge. FMI: 250-383-6411. Sept. 3 – Queen City Chapter, Eastern Star hosts its Community Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon at the Eastern Star Hall, 3281 Harriet Rd. All welcome. FMI: 250 4757560. Sept. 11 – Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Fashion Show at the Chief & P.O.’s Mess in Esquimalt. Doors at 11 a.m.; show starts at noon. Tickets: $50 or $300 for a table of six; tax receipts will be issued for part of thecost. For tickets or more information: Sandy at 250386-4768 or jsrozon@shaw.ca Oct. 6 – Royal BC Museum fundraising gala Artifact or Artifiction. Tickets $150 each (HST-free with a 10-per-cent-discount for museum members), available by phone at 250-387-7222 or online at www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/gala Send your non-profit events to jblyth@telus.net
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SPORTS Rugby Canada finds a home on West Shore Rugby Canada moving in Sam Van Schie News staff
The country’s top rugby players will soon be training year-round at City Centre Park and Bear Mountain Stadium. Langford has partnered with Rugby Canada to become the national headquarters for the national men’s and women’s rugby teams as they prepare for world and Olympic competition. Trevor Arnold, director of rugby based out of Rugby Canada’s Victoria office, said the organization was looking to move its teams to coastal B.C. to avoid winter conditions getting in the way of practice. “The rest of the world has gone very professional in rugby and we made the decision that if Canada is going to keep pace, we need to be training 12 months of the year,” Arnold said. “Langford stepped up and said we could go there, and we’re very excited about it.” Currently a large “We’ve never portion of the Canadian men’s and wom- had a place to hold en’s national rosters play in the B.C. invitationals. It’s premier league, the important for improving country’s top club competition and suit the team. We’ll want up for the Victoria- as many games as based men’s and women’s teams to possible.” gain exposure while – Trevor Arnold developing their skills. City Centre Park’s turf field is already sanctioned for International Rugby Board games, such as when Team Russia met the B.C. Bears in 2009. Arnold expects there will be many more international teams visiting Langford in the years to come. Invitations are already in the mail to bring in teams touring January 2012. “We’ve never had a place to hold invitationals in Canada. It’s important for improving the team. We’ll want as many games as possible,” Arnold said. Athletes begin arriving in January with 40 men and 25 women from senior and under-20 teams. They’ll make use of existing training facilities in Eagle Ridge arena, which is being renovated to add a high-tech scrummaging zone and a clinic for sports medicine. A new building on Glen Lake Road will become Rugby Canada’s headquarters. Administrative and business offices from Victoria and Toronto will centralize there. Initially athletes will be billeted in the community, and eventually they will move into a 70-bed athletes’ residence that will be incorporated into the Westhills development. Collectively, the offices, residence and training facility will be called Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence. Langford Mayor Stew Young said details of where exactly everything will go are still being worked out. Currently Rebels junior football and Highlanders professional women’s soccer teams use the turf, and there’s a deal with the school district to allow future high school students to use it after a new school is built at the Glen Lake site to replace Belmont secondary. sports@goldstreamgazette.com
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Rugby amateurs take pro approach to World Cup Pair of CastawayWanderers sign pro contracts ahead of Rugby World Cup Travis Paterson News staff
Before championships are won and legends are made, a player needs to make it to the top level. By signing a pro contract in late July with England’s historic London Irish rugby club in the Aviva Premiership, Jebb Sinclair, a Team Canada back row forward, has taken the next step. It marks a new chapter in Sinclair’s career, one that’s brought him from high school in Fredericton, N.B., to spending several seasons developing with the Castaway-Wanderers in Oak Bay while earning 23 caps on the national team. It’s a similar route taken by Chauncey O’Toole, another back rower who came from New Brunswick to the CastawayWanderers with Sinclair in 2007. In early August, a week after Sinclair signed, O’Toole put his name on a contract of his own with the RaboBank (previously known as Magners) League club Ospreys of Swansea, Wales. For Canada, professional players like Sinclair and O’Toole are the exception. National coach Kieran Crowley, a former New Zealand All Black, would love to see the day he can select an entire Canadian roster from overseas. But the duo are just two of eight professionally contracted players on Canada’s 30-man roster named to the Rugby World Cup, taking place in New Zealand, Sept. 9 to Oct. 23. Rather, the majority of the national team comes from the B.C. Premier League and the Canadian Rugby Championship provincial competition. “(Playing pro in Europe) exposes the players to the day-to-day rigour of playing at the highest level of competition seven to nine months of the year,” Crowley said. “The games are at a level massively higher than anything in Canada. If we think our players are physically developed and capable of playing there, we try to get our players signing over there.” Back to Sinclair, who celebrated his contract with his first international try
James Bay’s Phil Mack, below, holds on to CastawayWanderer Jebb Sinclair during B.C. Premier League play. Sharon Tiffin/ News staff
in the opening minutes of Canada’s 28-22 win over the U.S. in Toronto on July 30. Sometimes known as Big Jebb for carrying 238 lbs. (108 kilograms) on a 5-foot-10 frame, he usually wears No. 6 for Canada. When his agent told him representatives from the London Irish watched him play in June’s Churchill Cup in England, Sinclair didn’t want to get his
“There are a lot of amateur players with a very pro attitude, who bust their ass, and that’s what we’re seeing.” – Ian Hyde-Lay
hopes up. “The (London Irish) said the Churchill is what got me noticed.” Sinclair, 26, joined the national team for its November 2008 test window and toured Portugal, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. “Every player on the other team was a pro. I was thinking, ‘I can keep up here.’” But Canadians get unlucky when it comes to signing pro contracts, he said. Just two foreign players can be named to a match roster in the Aviva Premiership, creating fierce competition for the remaining spots.
Of the eight World Cup-bound Canadians playing pro this year, four are in a division one below that of the Aviva and RaboBank. On Aug. 8 Canada jumped to 14th from 16th in the International Rugby Board world rankings. The gains are the result of Canada’s sweep over the U.S. in the recent two-game Can-Am series. However, it could be a lifetime before Canada has more players at all 15 positions, preferrably two deep, playing at the elite professional level, said Ian Hyde-Lay, a former national player who coaches the Castaway-Wanderers and St. Michaels University School teams. Plain and simple, Canada’s up against a ceiling, with all 13 teams ahead of them in the world standings featuring fully pro rosters. Getting there would take a complete overhaul, which could take as long as 15 years, starting from the bottom up, Hyde-Lay said. “All we can do is put as much resource into developing the B.C. Premier League as best we can,” said the seasoned coach and former international referee. “Conversely, there are a lot of amateur players with a very pro attitude, who bust their ass, and that’s what we’re seeing. The hope is if you’re playing in Europe you’re there too improve but being there doesn’t guarantee anything.”
Spots open for social sports league The Victoria Social Sports Club is gearing up for its second year with a full schedule. The co-ed adult social club organized around sports and merriment offers five sports this fall and winter: dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey
and indoor soccer. Most games are played in the vicinity of the downtown area. Experience is not required, nor is it necessarily recommended. The club also offers an all-sorts-ofsports package, a rotation through the
soccer, basketball, dodgeball, court volleyball and floor hockey leagues. Registration closes Sept. 7 and all leagues operate on a first-come firstserve basis. Info available at www.vssc.ca. sports@vicnews.com
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WHL, who watch our players closely. I’ve watched Marc in his career and thought, what an opportunity to work with a world class coach here in Victoria,” Didmon said. T-birds assistant coach Max Young was named Didmon’s successor on July 29.
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With a list 12 items long, it might have been better to let the town crier bellow each and every Victoria Royals announcement this week. On Wednesday the Royals confirmed the outstanding details around the 2011-12 return of Western Hockey League with three new associate coaches, two new communications staff members, a radio play-by-play man, a variety of mini-pack ticket deals, the training camp schedule, and news of an intra-squad game on Aug. 31 and a garage sale and arena tour on Sept. 17. Joining Marc Habscheid’s coaching staff are returning assistant Enio Sacilotto, new video coach Ben Cooper and new assistant Craid Didmon. Sacilotto coached with the organization last year and will be on the bench this season with Cooper, who comes from Hockey Canada. Cooper provided video analysis for Canada’s hockey teams at world juniors for three years, the world championships in 2009 and the 2010 Olympics. “Ben’s been exposed to the coaches’ meetings and game plans at all those levels and brings that understanding and experience to our club,” Habscheid said. Between games, Cooper will provide video analysis for the
On the radio team. During games, he’ll be on the bench wearing a headset, communicating directly with Didmon. “The key thing will be making in-game adjustments based on what we see,” Cooper said. During the regular season Didmon will be the eye-in-the-sky. Choosing him was easy, as he’s local and has an enthusiasm for the game, said Habscheid. “Craig’s a hockey junkie, he loves the game and loves teaching young players,” Habsheid said. Didmon previously coached the Victoria Cougars to a provincial junior-B title before joining the Victoria Grizzlies for two years, helping the Grizzlies to first place in the standings. In joining the Royals Didmon steps down as head coach of the South Island Thunderbirds of the B.C. Major Midget League, though he’ll continue running the day-time hockey academy for Spencer middle school and Belmont secondary students. “Being involved with the major midget league I dealt with the
Camp schedule ■ Royals players began arriving this week in preparation for training camp. All on-ice sessions are open to the general public with free admission. ■ Drafted players camp is Aug. 21 to 23, from 10 to 11 a.m at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. ■ Rookie camp is Aug. 25 to 28 and will feature
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Garage sale The Sept. 17 garage sale is notable because it will feature discounted merchandise from the Victoria Salmon Kings, the ECHL club that folded at the end of last season to make way for the WHL Royals.
Ticket crunch Season tickets are approaching 3,000 sold, said Devin Mazur, Royal’s director of ticketing. The Royals announced the release of various mini-packs ticket pacakages starting at $87. Single game tickets go on sale Aug. 31, though mini-packs holders will have first dibs on tickets for the Sept. 24 home opener against the Vancouver Giants. sports@vicnews.com
eight teams competing in scrimmages from 8 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., at SOFMC. ■ Main camp is Aug. 29 to 31 with scrimmages each morning between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., followed by evening scrimmages from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m. Camp on Aug. 30 will take place at Bear Mountain Arena. ■ Admission to the Aug. 31 intra-squad game is by donation, 7:05 p.m. at SOFMC.
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FRIENDLY FRANK 12 JAM & Jelly canning jars w/lids, $3. Call 250-595-3070. FOLDING TABLE 2’x4’, molded plastic top, $25. Call (250)590-0030.
PELLET STOVE, needs a part, $95 obo. Call 250-6526407.
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
September 9 to 11 Cowichan Exhibition at Duncan Call (877) 866-0667 for details 5075139
BOOKS BOOKS & antique paper collectibles. Qualified appraisers. House calls for large libraries. Haunted Bookshop (Est. 1947)250-656-8805
HOUSES FOR SALE
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjobnetwork.com
SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
CALL: 250-727-8437
Jasmine Parsons
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
FUEL/FIREWOOD
Sawmill Demonstrations
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24� stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
LOVESEAT $40. 3-seat Sofa $50. Good cond 250-881-8133
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
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/
WORK WANTED
ART/MUSIC/DANCING
RAILINGS, WHITE metal, different lengths, $15/linear ft, obo. Call (250)479-1239.
ACREAGE
Kevin.starlake@shaw.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
REAL ESTATE
Rates as per USW Collective Agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or
REAL ESTATE Managing broker available immediately. Currently not affiliated with any brokerage. Remuneration negotiable. jkueppers10@gmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
BOOKS WANTED. I Buy Books. Small or large quantities. (250)595-1728, lve msg
DUNCAN/COWICHAN
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind� property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
HOMES WANTED
COOK ST. VILLAGE, 2 bdrm, sunny w/ balcony, just off Village, security bldg, Sorry No Pets, rent incls heat/hot water, 1 yr lease, Avail Sept. 1, $1300 mo, 250-595-5634.
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $900 mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing. THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils+ cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250 250-220-4718, 250-812-4894.
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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.
BRENTWOOD. BRAND new 3-bdrm + den Executive home. Quiet area, close to water, easily maintained lot. $2500. + utils /mo. Ref’s req’d. (250)652-6729.
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C. SAANICH, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full bsmt, 5 appls, garden, $1300 mo, 250-652-1624 INTERURBAN, 2BDRM +den, new bathroom. Country setting. Wood stove, W/D, large yard. $1,500. (250)727-6855. WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.
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ROOMS FOR RENT FAIRFIELD- FULLY furn rm in lrg 1/2 duplex, close to bus, shopping, ocean, village, quiet person. Refs. $525 mo Avail Sept or Oct 1. (250)388-7600.
SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared W/D, priv ent, NS/NP. $890 incls utils. (Now)250-391-7915 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. SIDNEY. LRG 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-858-6511
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BRIGHT 1 BR, 1.5 BA suite in Oak Bay, 5 appls, on 2 levels, patio, private yard, carport. Email pt@uniserve.com or (250)510-0312, Avail. Sept 1, on 1 yr lease, N/S, no pets
VIEW ROYAL- 2 bdrms, shared laundry. N/S. 1 small pet ok. $1100 inclds hydro/water. Call (250)658-4735. WEST BURNSIDE- 1 or 2 bdrm, $750. or $950. completely furnished. W/D, D/W, F/P, privy entrance. inclds all utils. (250)361-1379. WESTSHORE, COZY 1 bdrm, $695 all inclusive, close to all amens & Royal Roads, pet neg, (immed), 778-433-9880.
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GARAGE SALES
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BRENTWOOD BAY, 6825 Wallace Dr., Sat, Aug. 20, 9am. Ground maintenance equip, bring your truck. Including furn, household. Quality infant & toddler clothes. All sale proceeds go to the Brentwood Bay Quadruplets.
ROYAL OAK: 4266 Moorpark Plc., Sat., 9-2pm. Household, furn., books, movies, some tools, sports collection + more
SAANICHTON: BRIGHT, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, deck, fenced yard, garage, near beaches, park, hospital. Quiet friendly neighborhood. N/S, $1500 + util’s. Avail. Sept. 15th possibly earlier. (250)655-0717.
TOWNHOUSES BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM, 2.5ba avail sept 1, new: fs/wd/dw, walk amens/bus/Sooke core, $1600 ns. 250-642-0133, 514-9140
TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING
RJH AREA. 2330 Richmond at Bay. Sat. & Sun, Aug. 20 & 21, 10am-2pm. Collectibles, books, great finds here. Blvd on Bay St. side. No early birds SIDNEY, #216-2433 Malaview Ave., Sat & Sun, Aug 20 & 21, 9am-3pm. Moving sale!
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. $8500. 250884-2295. 2005 TOYOTA Prius Hybrid. $2500. (250)514-4535.
$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away
858-5865
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SPORTS & IMPORTS OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206
TRUCKS & VANS 2007 DODGE Dakota, silver, 41,000kms, auto, a/c, cruise. $15,500. Call 250-884-6998.
Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
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OAK BAY, 2278 Dunlevy St., Sat, Aug. 20, 9am-12pm. Amazing Garage Sale!
1995 BMW 325i, lowering kit, new paint, custom wheels, new rubber, rear spoiler, $5500. Call 250-213-3180.
$$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
GORGE, 2908 Stubbs Plc., Sat, Aug. 20, 9:30am-3:00pm. Many items to choose from.
LANGFORD. MULTI-FAMILY Saturday Aug. 20, 9am-3pm. 2851 Rita Road.
1994 OLDS Achieva, runs well, $500 as is, also, 2 snow tires on rims, 250-642-6746.
BOATS
COLWOOD: 3359 St. Troy Plc., Sat., Aug. 20th, 9-2pm. Lots of great bargains; household items, clothing and misc. treasures. NO early birds!
Belmont Secondary School Gym 1000’s of items, Back to School Wear, Sporting goods, strollers, toys, playground.. and more All kids needs ages 0-12. You don’t want to Miss this! Sat. Aug 20th and Sun. Aug 21st 10am-2pm Facepainting 10am-12:30 FoodDrive for Goldstream FoodBank (Bring a Non Perishable food item or a small donation of $2.00)
1993 TOYOTA Camry, good condition, $2400 obo. Call 250-380-9474.
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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN garden maint, Spring clean-up. Hammer & Spade accepting new clients. 250-474-4165.
A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
TAX
250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (250)380-2526. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.
GARDENING 10% OFF! Yard Cleanups, Mowing, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim. 250-479-6495. 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB.
250-216-9476
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Lawn & Garden Seasonal & year round maintenance Accepting New clients Specializing in Low maintenance Landscapes
AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129.
CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
J.ENG LANDSCAPING Co. Custom landscaping design. Rock gardens, water features, pavers. Jan, 250-881-5680.
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORcustom design install, gardens, lawns & patios, irrigation & fences. Call 250-858-3564.
ELECTRICAL AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.
DPM SERVICES: Lawns, clean-ups, tree pruning, hedging, landscaping & gutters. 15 yrs exp. Call 250-883-8141.
REDSEAL JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. Simple hourly rate. (250)886-1596.
250-217-0062 GARDEN CITY GREEN Hauling & Recycle ◆Yard & Garden debris ◆Construction Clean-ups ◆Full House Clean-ups ◆Basements & Attics ◆Furniture, Appliances ◆Free Estimates
LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE. Hedges - pruning & shaping. Lawns, clean-ups. Andrew, 17 yrs. exp. (250)893-3465. MAINTENANCE, RENO’S, creative design installation. Ponds to patios, res. and comm. Call (250)474-4373 glenwoodgardenworks.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades, roof demossing. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603 ACTIVE HANDYMAN Reno’s, drywall, decks, fencing, pwrwash, gutters, triming, yrd work, etc. Sen disc. 595-3327. AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. ★ REPAIRS/RENOS. Painting, plumbing, electrical, etc. Free estimates. Call 250-217-8666. MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. (250)3880278. SENIOR HANDYMAN Household repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.
HAULING AND SALVAGE ✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-386-1119.
MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
PAINTER. YOU want the right price, top quality? 28 years exp. Call Ray (250)383-0038
STUCCO/SIDING
SAFEWAY PAINTING
YARD CLEANUPS, Big Jobs or small, we do it all. Weekly or monthly visits. Call (250)885-8513.
MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278. M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
INSULATION CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278. MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK C.B.S. MASONRY Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios Repair. Renew. Replace “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Estimate & Competitive Prices. Charlie 294-9942, 5899942 Licensed Insured & WCB
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance On-Time Completion
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT
MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.
SUNDECKS
250-652-2255
THE STUCCOMAN. Chimney repair work. Free estimates, 20 year warr/guarantee. Senior discount. (250)391-9851.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
Peacock Painting
MORDECHAI Stone Masonry Office: 250-999-3175 Cell: 250-891-7537.
MOVING & STORAGE
PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.
SOUTH ISLAND Painting Co. Int/ext, 20 yrs exp, ref’s, quality and satisfaction guaranteed. Call (250)580-4841.
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
WESTSHORE STONEWORKS Custom Stonework. Patios & Walkways. (250)857-7442.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
NORM’S PAINTING. Quality work. Reasonable, Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
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NEEDS mine.
WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.
PRESSURE WASHING
GLEAMING WINDOWS & Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. Brian, 250-514-7079. WCB.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
NEED REPAIRS?
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com
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Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 www.vericoselect.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Aug. 18-24 edition of
101-360 Dallas, $524,900 $ Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
301-1665 Oak Bay Ave, $289,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause ,250-592-4422
2829 Irma St, $559,900 Saturday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-388-5882
pg. 18
3-828 Rupert Terrace
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
pg. 11
214-1149 Rockland, $349,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Troy Mitchell, 250-896-9630
pg. 5
T201-66 Songhees, $609,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301
pg. 7
301-1241 Fairfield, $209,000 Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Dennis Guevin 250 477-7291
pg. 14
121 Kingston, $619,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson 250 744-3301
pg. 18
Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Colin Gareau 250 812-3451
pg. 14
pg. 10
105 Ladysmith St, $589,900
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
pg. 12
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Christina Stack 250-857-6659
pg. 13
101-1151 Rockland, $245,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Tim McNaughton, 250 896-0600
pg. 38
307-2527 Quadra St, $269,900
pg. 18
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pg. 6
Sunday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Christian Fiak 250-474-6003
10 Helmcken Rd
pg. 2
pg. 15
Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rob Garry 250 384-8124
pg. 20
pg. 21
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
pg. 16
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Kellie Elder 250 384-7663
pg. 8
pg. 12
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 20
pg. 45
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pg. 10
pg. 6
pg. 19
pg. 47
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Dorothee Friese 250 477-7291
305-75 Songhees, $625,000
pg. 8
pg. 13
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
405-494 Marsett Pl, $269,900
519 Judah, $429,900 Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
pg. 24
20-520 Marsett, $639,900
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 240-592-4422 pg. 14
pg. 8
615 Ralph St
Sunday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Helen Jones 250 361-9838
pg. 23
4060 Granville pg. 47
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Patrick Skillings 250 382-8838
pg. 24
290 Homer, $403,900 pg. 22
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cornerstone Properties Josh Prowse 250 661-5674
pg. 33
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay 250-595-1535
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Lorne Meyer, 250-477-1100
pg. 8
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Kim Emerson 250 385-2033
pg. 47
pg. 14
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Welyk, 250-479-3333
pg. 23
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Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Angele Munro 250 384-8124
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Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell 250-477-5353
pg. 25
8042 East Saanich, $489,000 pg. 23
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 27
13-2020 White Birch pg. 38
223-3225 Eldon, $219,000 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-370-7788
pg. 25
7231 Early Plc., $499,000
867 Daffodil Ave, $519,900 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 25
Thursday 4-6 Keller Williams Realty West Rob Kubek, 250-652-5098
pg. 23
3826 Mildred St.
Saturday 2:30-4:00 One Percent Realty Vancouver Island James Andersen 250-812-4921
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
3945 Carey Rd, $699,000 Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Amy Yan, 250-893-8888
pg. 27
203-2440 Oakville, $359,000
2860 Glenwood, $699,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Saturday 1:30-3:00 Re/Max Camosun Diana Devlin 250 744-3301
6-1287 Verdier Ave, $359,500
560 Davida Ave, $449,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
pg. 27
316-10461 Resthaven, $429,000
3877 Holland
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Shirin Purewal 250 382-8838
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250 656-0131
104-1196 Sluggett, $249,000
576 Peto
21-4630 Lochside, $639,000 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd John Almond 250 384-8124
8506 Ebor Terr, $579,000
715 Miller Ave, $509,000
504-3252 Glasgow
305-726 Lampson St, $246,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden 250 812-7710
pg. 23
pg. 21
5178 Lochside Dr, $1,165,000
8-933 Admirals Rd, $359,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Strasser, 250-360-1929
pg. 22
109-1505 Church Ave
505-847 Dunsmuir, $949,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
pg. 45
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Deana Fawcett, 250-893-8932
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Angele Munro 250 384-8124
3074 Millgrove, $425,000
Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Mike Janes, 250-382-6636
1-910 Maltwood, $529,000
4963 Dustin, $739,000
1033 Wychbury, $485,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 22
405-3460 Quadra, $236,000
930 Agnes St.
Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Betty ‘K’ 250-516-8306
pg. 14
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Deana Fawcett, 250-893-8932
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
pg. 3
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Trina Tyler, 250-360-1929 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Tom Muir 250-477-7291
986 Cowichan, $499,900
104-4494 Chatterton, $429,900
Sunday 3-5 DFH Real Estate Sandy McManus 250 477-7291
207-847 Dunsmuir, $799,900 pg. 11
pg. 20
4058 Beam, $659,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
pg. 21
891 Claremont Ave, $899,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Bob Davies 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Ocean City Realty Suzy Hahn 250 381-7899
855 Cowper St
1178 Woodheath Lane, $714,000
1507 Queensbury, $479,900
876 Colville Rd, $444,900 pg. 15
pg. 22
4058 Beam, $659,900
Sunday 3-5 DFH Real Estate Sandy McManus 250 477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Connor Braid, 250-661-0729
30-4125 Interurban
999 Burdett Ave, $589,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate 250 383-7100
pg. 23
4674 Lochside Dr, $1,098,000
7-704 Rockheights, $599,900 Saturday 11-1 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 47
302-1100 Union
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Kim Emerson 250 385-2033
pg. 21
1237 Judge Pl, $899,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Troy Mitchell, 250-385-2033
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
3132 Harriet Rd, $575,000
206-976 Inverness, $211,000
505-3252 Glasgow
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 22
105-3900 Shelbourne, $299,000 Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
704-288 Eltham, $404,800
404-847 Dunsmuir Rd, $1,450,000
104-1655 Begbie St
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 21
764 Helvetia, $699,900 Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
317 Bessborough Cl, $895,000
1865 Newton St, $524,900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford 250 889-8200
pg. 22
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,195,000
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
304-1156 Colville pg. 12
1608-620 Toronto, $259,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333
1823 El Serano Dr, $799,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lucy Richardson 250 744-3301
126-75 Songhees, $995,000
23-60 Dallas Rd, $509,900 pg. 15
pg. 7
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Brian Graves, 250 477-7291
404-21 Erie, $397,500
501-1204 Fairfield Rd, $639,000 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
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pg. 21
206-971 McKenzie, $285,000
1201 Camas Court, $549,900
Saturday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Cathy Travis 250 857-6666
Daily noon-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200
1609-620 Toronto, $269,000
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
1296 Downham Pl, $524,900
308-3260 Quadra St. pg. 13
2584 Graham St., $440,000 pg. 18
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2736 Gosworth, $464,900
1745 Fairfield, $569,000 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Colin Gareau 250 812-3451
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jasmin Gerwien 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lucy Richardson 250 744-3301
Saturday 12-2 Burr Properties Ltd. Chris Gill, 250-382-6636
21-1344 Beach Dr., $219,000
309 Kingston, $799,000
317 Irving, $778,900
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Karin Barlow, 250 385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Boorman Real Estate Mike Boorman 250 595-1535
pg. 15
202 Raynor Ave
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
pg. 12
407-380 Waterfront
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Murray Clodge, 250-818-6146
105-330 Waterfront, $530,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Avtar Kroad, 250-592-4422
304-1122 Hilda St, $243,000
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304-2210 Cadboro Bay, $399,000
pg. 12
1351 Merritt, $549,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Tom Muir 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Patricia Parkins, 250-385-2033
1334 Vining St., $489,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
41 Obed Ave, $429,900 $
2-3255 Rutledge, $339,000
405-1115 Rockland, $278,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
238 Superior, $834,900 Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
pg. 18
3109 Fifth St, $514,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd May Liu 250 477-7291
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
302-1270 Beach,m $514,900
311 Kingston, $899,000
604-75 Songhees, $725,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 8
924B Richmond, $496,000 Sunday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
1001 Foul Bay Rd, $949,999
Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Mike Pearce, 250-382-6636
121-75 Songhees, $849,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-4 LeFevre & Company 250 380-4900
3968 Tudor Ave, $1,690,000 $
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Kara Ronse, 250-686-6227
pg. 38
944 Mason St, 575,000
Saturday 12-1:45 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
305-439 Cook St, $289,000
822 Macleod Ave, $574,000 $
108-406 Simcoe, $319,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Patricia Parkins, 250-385-2033
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Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 240-592-4422
pg. 12
2150 Lannon Way, $539,900 pg. 10
Sunday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131
pg. 25
A22 • www.oakbaynews.com 2438 Amherst Ave., $469,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed 250-744-3301
2420 Mount Baker, $729,000 pg. 25
6449 Loganberry, $599,000 Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Jodie Farup 250-589-9997
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703-2779 Stautw, $229,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
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Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
pg. 27
pg. 25
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Komal Dodd 250 744-3301
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2879 Glen Lake Rd., $445,000 Saturday 12:00-1:30 One Percent Realty Vancouver Island 250-812-4921
422 Owens
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Laidlaw 250 474-4800
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
pg. 39
pg. 5
pg. 27
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100
pg. 25
Saturday 12-1:30 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
pg. 12
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
pg. 7
pg. 28
Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes April Spackman 250-818-0942
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22-172 Belmont, $355,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
3970 Stirrup Pl, $899,900 Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
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Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon 250-642-5050
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pg. 28
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mel Jarvis, 250-478-9600
pg. 30
6244 Andover, $420,000 pg. 30
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683
pg. 45
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Elaine Wright 250 474-6003
pg. 29
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson 250 744-3301
1019 Skylar Circle pg. 29
Wednesday-Sunday 12-4 Re/Max Alliance David Strasser, 250-360-1929
907 Dawn Lane, $630,000 pg. 42
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 47
pg. 6
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey 250 477-7291
2493 Boompond, $599,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
2264 Players Dr, $779,000 pg. 30
pg. 47
SL9-3095 Cliffs Rd, $375,000 Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-4828
pg. 36
pg. 6
3095 Cliffs Rd, $384,900
1121 Fort, $169,900
116-996 Wild Ridge pg. 28
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Richard Kozicki, 250-479-3333
6539 Grant Rd. East, $423,000
30-848 Hockley, $89,000 pg. 6
Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
pg. 34
439 Sue Mar Pl, $448,500
206-611 Goldstream, $247,900
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun George Wall, 250-744-3301
Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233
1919 Maple Avenue
657 B Kelly Saturday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 30
7055 West Coast Rd
100-974 Preston Way, $259,900
101-2923 Phipps, $359,888 pg. 7
Saturday 12:30-2:00 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003
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3084 Shoreview Dr, $438,000
525 Acland, $459,000
2826 Lakehurst, $409,000 pg. 11
pg. 5
Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-380-6683
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Kami Norman 250 477-5353
pg. 12
403-611 Goldstream, $369,900
101-3220 Jacklin Rd., $299,900 pg. 29
4-4955 Rocky Point Rd., $84,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Laura Godbeer 250-479-3333
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
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6768 Rhodonite, $339,900
3371 Metchosin Rd., $459,900
4980 Deer Park Trail, $1,199,788
101 & 201-608 Fairway Ave pg. 24
8514 East Saanich Rd, $599,900 pg. 26
pg. 30
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250 380-6683
Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
4-2235 Harbour Rd., $519,900
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Shack, 250-384-8124
Saturday 2:30-4:30 DFH Real Estate Sandy McManus 250 477-7291
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484
207-2885 Peatt Rd., $269,900
108-3226 Jacklin $299,900
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pg. 11
1-2325 Henry Ave, $519,900
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Robert Hahn 250-744-3301
31-2560 Wilcox
pg. 42
pg. 28
2664 Nugget, $599,900
414 Jayhawk Plc., $569,900
2323 Amelia, $569,000
Sunday 2:00-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Ed Sing 250-744-3301
996 Dunford
Lot 30 Wild Ridge, $458,800
pg. 26
11-7401 Central Saanich, $172,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Kim Emerson 250 385-2033
101-3220 Jacklin Rd, $299,900
pg. 26
1135 Clarke Rd, $559,900
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Welyk, 250-479-3333
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
3A-9851 Second St, $529,000
11-7583 Central Saanich, $165,000
Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
308-9650 First, $325,000
Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820
8600 Echo Park
Saturday 10-12 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
pg. 35
Saturday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd. Mike Pearce, 250-382-6683
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
23-2560 Wilcox, $349,000
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333
pg. 39
2032 Sunfield, $215,000
7945 Arthur Dr, $599,900
11098 Baxendale
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Realty Scott Piercy, 250-812-7212
962 Glen Willow
1286 Knute, $499,999
10421 Allbay Rd, $895,000
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
pg. 10
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
2051 Brethour Pkwy, $448,900
222-2245 James White, $204,500 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131
2109 James White, $479,000
11360 Pachena Pl, $1,150,000
2415 Amherst, $419,900 Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
851 Verdier Ave, $1,049,000
9485 Eastbrook Dr, $464,900 Sunday 12:30-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131
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Sunday August 21st Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
pg. 7
6780 Steeple Chase, $399,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon, 250-642-5050
Wednesday, Saturday & Sun 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-4828
pg. 36
SL12-3101 Cliffs Rd, $299,900 pg. 30
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-9600
pg. 36
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Comox Mounties have many people they’re riding for in battle against cancer Scott Stanfield Black Press
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teve Trevor is riding for Griffyn who, despite having yet to reach his first birthday, has undergone several rounds of chemotherapy. James Matsuda is riding on behalf of several people – including his late father – who have succumbed to or are battling cancer. Both are part of the 22-person Canadian Cancer Society Cops For Cancer Tour Special de Rock team feature that will cycle the length of Black Press Vancouver Island newspapers on this fall. Vancouver Island Trevor, an will publish this RCMP constable special feature who grew up in page spotlighting Port Alberni, has police officers volunteered at taking part previous Cops in this year’s For Cancer red Canadian Cancer serge events. Society This winter, the Cops for Cancer tour hit close Tour de Rock. to home when Griffyn – whose parents are fellow Mounties at the Comox Valley RCMP detachment – was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Doctors removed one of Griffyn’s adrenal glands as a newborn. By seven months, the youngster was already on his fourth round of chemotherapy. “I’ve wanted to do the tour for a few years,” said Trevor, a father of two daughters. “I’ve been here seven years now. This year it became personal with Griffyn.” Matsuda, an auxiliary officer for three years, is the produce supervisor at Thrifty Foods in Courtenay. He works alongside fellow auxiliary RCMP member
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James Matsuda, left, and Steve Trevor are part of the 22-person Canadian Cancer Society Cops For Cancer Tour de Rock team that will cycle the length of Vancouver Island. Rick Gaiga, who rode last year in honour of Christine Buijs, a Thrifty colleague and tour fundraiser who passed away from brain cancer. Matsuda and his wife Belinda, who was active in Gaiga’s fundraising efforts, have both lost a father to cancer. Matsuda’s brother-in-law and another Thrifty co-worker are also stricken with a form of the disease. “It’s one of these things that’s affected so many people,” said Matsuda, 45, a native of Ashcroft who moved to Courtenay in 1986. “It’s hard. So
many people out there.” The father of four teenagers is inspired by the tour’s mandate to raise money for pediatric cancer research and programs such as Camp Goodtimes for children with a history of cancer. “You see grownups going through it, but now you see kids trying to go through it; it’s just not fair,” Matsuda said. “It’s a hard thing. But it’s a good cause, and that’s why we’re doing it.” “It’s an honour to do,” Trevor added. “It’s been a challenge balancing work.”
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