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Value of Oak Bay heritage questioned Oak Bay mulls potentially costly designation Ryan Flaherty News staff
What is the cost of heritage? It’s a broad question and one with many answers. This week a proposed home demolition brought the topic to the forefront, with hundreds of thousands of dollars potentially at stake. David and Heather Glowicki, owners of a home on Victoria Avenue, applied for a demolition permit in November. Their 1911 Craftsmanstyle home, which has had various structural changes since it was
built, straddles two legal lots. The Glowickis hope to tear it down with an eye toward possibly building on both lots. Instead of issuing the demo permit, however, council, which had ordered a 60-day protection order be placed on the property on Jan. 9, voted to take more time to find out whether the home merited heritage designation. At Monday’s council meeting, David Glowicki presented his case for demolition. He made it quite clear that should a heritage designation be mandated, Oak Bay municipality could be on the hook for a lot of money. The Local Government Act states that if heritage designation is imposed on a property, the owner is entitled to compensation for any
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prevented the Government Street business from following through with a planned expansion. In that case, however, the designation only applied to the store’s interior. Oak Bay is facing a decision of whether to designate an entire structure as heritage. That fact alone could mean a higher cost, although an appraisal would need to be conducted before that cost could be determined. “I cannot conceive of anyone coming up with a number that is accurate enough to take the risk of designating,” said Coun. John Herbert, whose motion to rescind the temporary protection order was defeated 5-2. PLEASE SEE: Oak Bay heritage, Page A6
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B.C. Ferries vessel Spirit of British Columbia enters Active Pass enroute to Tsawwassen from Swartz Bay. A damning report released this week culminated a full-scale review of the company’s operations. cards” on minor routes. “A true yield management system will consist of a range of fares, reflecting demand levels, and therefore, the ferry user has a choice between fare level and service convenience,” the report says. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom said Tuesday it’s too early to comment on whether the government can increase the $150 million subsidy that B.C. taxpayers put into B.C. Ferries annually. NDP ferries critic Gary Coons also wouldn’t say how much more non-ferry users should pay, but he repeated his posi-
tion that B.C. Ferries should be treated as part of the highway system, with new ships and terminals financed by taxpayers, as are highways and bridges. Fares have increased 47 per cent on major routes and 80 per cent on minor routes since the Coastal Ferry Act set up the current system in 2003. Macatee estimated that B.C. Ferries could save as much as $28 million annually by converting its ferries from diesel to liquefied natural gas. tfletcher@blackpress.ca PLEASE SEE: Our View, Page A8
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Mapping out crime Police pinpoint hot spots for illegal activities, crashes Ryan Flaherty
“This will give residents in Oak Bay an opportunity to find out what is happening in their A break-in at a Cadboro Bay community,” he said. “We’re grocery store. A car crash on going to need the assistance of the public if we’re Henderson Road. going to be as effecGraffiti at Oak Bay tive as we can possiRecreation Centre. bly be.” These incidents and The maps track more are represented four different types by virtual pushpins of crime: break and on the Oak Bay Police enters, mischief, Department’s newest theft from vehicles public information and motor vehicle tool. incidents. Thom said Like other police those specific crimes agencies, Oak Bay PD were chosen because keeps track of crime Deputy Chief they represent the stats so it can dis- Kent Thom “most significant” tribute its resources crimes that regularly occur in appropriately. The department is taking that the municipality. Individual maps for each process one step further by posting crime stat maps on its crime are viewable while a fifth map provides an overview of website. It’s all part of keeping the pub- all four. Thom cited a rash of breaklic well-informed, says Deputy ins last summer as one reason Chief Kent Thom.
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The District of Oak Bay will buy carbon offsets this year in order to fulfill a pledge it made to the province to be carbon neutral by 2012. The municipality is a signatory of the B.C. Climate Action Charter, a commitment by local governments to monitor their greenhouse gas emissions and take steps to reduce them. Of the province’s 188 municipalities, 179 have signed the charter. In 2008, the province created the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, which gives out grants to all the municipalities who signed on to the charter. The grants offset the carbon taxes incurred by those municipalities. Last year Oak Bay’s grant was $20,650. The cost of the carbon off-
the department chose to start publishing the information. “There were a lot of inquiries with respect to where they were happening,” he said. The Oak Bay department collaborated with counterparts in Saanich to collect the data, and the plan is to publish updated maps twice a month. There are no plans to maintain an online archive and only the most recent maps will be posted to the department website. The department will continue to look at ways to broaden the maps’ scope in future, Thom said. “Providing more in-depth information other than just what’s happened in the last two weeks is definitely (a road) we’ll go down,” he said. “This could change a few times over the next few weeks or months.” reporter@vicnews.com
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Mid-winter cleanup under budget
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Though final figures aren’t in yet, early reports indicate that cleaning up from the winter storm that blew through Oak Bay on Jan. 18 did not break the bank. The municipality has a budget of $70,000 for snow removal. Preliminary estimates pegged the cost for last week’s work in the $35,000 to $40,000 range. “Everything that I saw, and from the feedback I received, our municipal workers did an excellent job in dealing with the storm,” Mayor Nils Jensen said at Monday’s council meeting. “There was great co-operation between our public works and the police and fire department.” reporter@vicnews.com
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This time, let’s get it right. That’s the message being sent by Oak Bay council, which is preparing to take a look at a fresh proposal from Baptist Housing for a new residential care facility to replace Oak Bay Lodge, as reported in the News earlier this month. Baptist Housing’s original proposal, which required zoning variances for excess height and reduced parking, was rejected by council in November amid concerns that the application process had been rushed. At the time, neighbours around the proposed development voiced their displeasure at what they perceived to be a lack of proper public consultation before the proposal was brought
before council for a vote. An impending election and suggestions of a financing deadline for the project also contributed to the hurried feel of the proceedings. But the issue of residential care in Oak Bay is still very important, said Mayor Nils Jensen. Because of that belief, the municipality will hire an independent planning consultant to help move the process along more smoothly this time. “That is something this council is committed to, to ensure that the consultations are full and meaningful,” Jensen said. Baptist Housing has agreed to take on some of the cost of hiring the consultant, which has yet to be determined.
Municipal staff have been asked to come up with a recommendation for the position in time for the Feb. 6 committee of the whole meeting.
“That is something this council is committed to, to ensure that the consultations are full and meaningful.” – Nils Jensen
At the same gathering, councillors will discuss the new proposal for the first time. reporter@vicnews.com
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Bay Baptist Housing has submitted a revised application to Oak entia Dem sed Licen Municipality for a new Residential Care and of Housing community to be developed at the current location Oak Bay Lodge. The redevelopment application for Oak Bay lodge is part of al of Baptist Housing’s proposal for the replacement and renew ssful succe the is ing residential care beds in Victoria. Baptist Hous proponent in a Request for Proposals process issued by the Vancouver Island Health Authority in November 2009. The l proposed project will see the redevelopment of 580 residentia e. care beds in Victoria, including Oak Bay Lodg Oak Bay Lodge is an aging structure that is in need of nment replacement. The building does not meet provincial gover issues. guidelines for complex care and has ongoing maintenance it was Following a comprehensive review of the existing structure, ical pract or e viabl determined that renovations are not financially and a complete rebuild of the existing building is necessary. Baptist Housing is proposing a purpose-built facility for 320 residents who require complex care or licensed dementia housing. The facility will be built to modern standards with private rooms and individual bathrooms within small neighborhoods that replicate a home-like environment. from After careful consideration and review of feedback received has ing Hous st the previous variance application process, Bapti the revised its plans and is looking forward to sharing them with community of Oak Bay.
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Greater Victoria Board of Education trustees got down to business at their first meeting, a marathon session that ran late into the night Jan. 16. Here are some highlights:
Job action considered in determining salaries Considering the current job action, trustees voted unanimously to keep their salaries the same as those voted on at the start of the previous three-year term. Their annual salaries remain at $17,424, with stipends of $3,000 and $1,500, respectively, for the chair and vice-chair.
Teachers rep laments ‘local-issues’ bargaining There could be some movement, at least at the local level, during an otherwise stagnant bargaining process in Greater Victoria. Trustees agreed to put new dates for bargaining local issues forward to the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association. The association meets Jan. 31 to decide if it will discuss the local
issues, which exclude all provincially bargained items such as salaries, class size and class composition. Association first vice-president Bénula Giasson said teachers are “very disappointed” to not be able to discuss provincial matters at the local level. Board chair Peg Orcherton was optimistic progress will be made. “I am hopeful the GVTA will see that if we can at least bargain our local issues, some success has been done between the parties,” she said.
FSA tests to begin for Grade 4 and 7 students The controversial Foundation Skills Assessment test is back in Grade 4 and 7 classrooms across B.C. until the end of February. The board meeting ended before trustees had a chance to vote on whether to follow the Vancouver School Board’s initiative by sending a letter out to parents of students eligible to taker the tests. The Vancouver letter explained the writing, numeracy and reading comprehension test, as well as how parents could streamline the process of opting their child out of the process. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Oak Bay heritage at issue
This 1911 home on a double lot on Victoria Avenue is at the centre of a controversy over heritage status. The owners want to tear it down to allow for new construction on the property, but Oak Bay council has put a temporary hold on the plan, to consider the home for heritage protection.
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The entire situation is unfortunate, said Coun. Pam Copley, and further highlights the problems Oak Bay faces in attempting to preserve heritage. “It is another persuasive argument for ensuring that our heritage resources are well-monitored and managed through a proactive program,� she said. “We’re not there yet, unfortunately.� Coun. Cairine Green echoed Copley’s sentiments. “If we don’t plan for these contingencies, in 15 years the houses that we appreciate and the houses and character that bring people to Oak Bay in the first place will slowly disappear,� she said. Some of Glowicki’s frustration at Monday’s meeting stemmed from an Oak Bay Heritage Commission report that was prepared after members visited the home on Jan. 19. He said the report carries far too much weight with the municipality. “It’s hard for us to accept that council, with the advice of the heritage commission, has the power to decide the fate of our life and change our path forever,� Glowicki said. “We have been building up life’s biggest asset, the family home, for over 20 years. To have our hands tied is disappointing and very difficult to understand.� After a 45-minute discussion, council referred the matter to committee of the whole, which next meets Feb. 6. The hope is that more concrete numbers will be available by then so they can determine the potential cost of a heritage designation.
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The 60-day protection order expires March 9. By that time, the municipality must decide if the property merits special designation.
How important is heritage? The debate over whether to apply heritage designation to the Victoria Avenue home helped ignite a discussion about where heritage issues rank on Oak Bay’s list of priorities. “Property values trump heritage values at this stage,� Green said at Monday’s meeting. A separate agenda item offered yet another example of the challenges with the municipality’s system of identifying heritage properties, and the confusion many residents feel when faced with heritage issues. The owners of a Beach Drive home, affectionately known as “Salty Towers,� petitioned council to be removed from Oak Bay’s heritage register, a watchlist of properties that, unlike heritage designation, carries no legal weight. However, the owners expressed concern that even being on the registry left a negative impression on potential buyers. Green, who is council’s liaison on the heritage commission, acknowledged that the municipality can do more to educate residents on heritage issues, and said it’s important that residents and policymakers alike understand what’s at stake. “It is about the fabric of the community, and it is in some ways death by a thousand cuts if we continue to lose these locations.� reporter@vicnews.com
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Tony Lobbezoo sometimes thinks he’s in a hotel, instead of a care facility for patients with dementia. When his wife, Cindy Lazaruk, comes to visit he has said to her: “Next time you rent this place, you make sure it has a double bed,” Cindy recalled, laughing. He’s also asked her to marry him, forgetting that, of course, Photo contributed he already has. It was both Tony Lobbezoo and wife, Cindy Lazaruk, smile sweet and sad. at Christmastime last year. They’ve suffered “His poor brain – he knows the affects of dementia on a relationship. that marriage means together,” ers share their journey. Lazaruk said. It premieres Monday (Jan. 30). She said she tries to find the humour, Grieving for a loved one with dementia but her situation is far from funny. Lazaruk was only 50 when her hus- differs from grieving the death of a loved band was diagnosed with dementia, five one in two main ways, said counsellor years ago. Until last year, she couldn’t Betty Andersen. “The grief is not acknowledged … by talk to anyone about it without crying. At first she felt angry, frustrated and the world and it’s often not acknowllonely. It was a counsellor, however, who edged by the person themselves.” Secondly, she said, the grieving goes made her understand she was going on a long time. “There can be loss, after through grief. Lazaruk is one of a handful of Victo- loss, after loss. They’re spending energy ria residents who have shared her story grieving and they’re spending energy in a new locally-produced documentary, caregiving … so they can arrive at the called Grief, Loss and Dementia: Caregiv- end of a journey totally depleted.”
Check out Grey Cup A schedule change is bringing the Grey Cup closer to Oak Bay on Monday (Jan. 30). Escorted by B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay and kicker Paul McCallum, the Cup will be welcomed at Mount Douglas secondary, home of the B.C. high school football champion Rams, from 2 to 3 p.m. That will be followed by a viewing from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Fort Street and Foul Bay Road Safeway store. The cup’s last stop of the day (7:30 p.m.) is at Kinsmen Fieldhouse in the parking lot of Bear Mountain Arena, below Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. sports@vicnews.com
Correction A story on page A6 of the Jan. 25 News (UVic building upgrades on way) contained inaccurate information. The Jan. 23 Ministry of Advanced Education announcement of $42.5 million for the University of Victoria was post-construction. The six-building renewal and upgrade, which included seismic and safety updates, is now completed.
Sherry Lepage directed the film, funded mostly by the Vancouver Island Health Authority. The movie mostly interviews caregivers because they are “really the experts,” Lepage said. “I think that validates peoples’ feelings … (and helps them) to understand their emotional upheaval.” The movie, she said, was made to reach people who can’t attend a support group. Lazaruk couldn’t attend a daytime group because, unlike most dementia caregivers who are older, she still works. “We managed to put together a support group to be in the evening for people that are working during the day and have spouses that are young,” she said. “The word got out and there’s about five or six of us in our group now.” rholmen@vicnews.com
Video premiere ■ Grief, Loss and Dementia: Caregivers share their journeys will be screened Monday (Jan. 30) at 6:30 p.m. at the Eric Martin Theatre in the 1900-block of Fort St., as part of the Movie Monday series. For more information: www. moviemonday.ca
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Time to rethink Ferries’ future The review of the Coastal Ferry Act released this week reminds us that Vancouver Island has had an ever-evolving relationship with our transportation service to the mainland. B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee made a series of recommendations for the province to ponder. And while many of the suggestions make sense for the short term, it’s also clear that it is time for a new vision for the future. In case you missed it, Macatee’s report said B.C. Ferries can’t continue down the path its on. With a massive debt looming on the near horizon, the company can’t afford to simply raise rates and potentially discourage more people from using the systems. Ridership is already down as fares have jumped dramatically in the last decade and Macatee says increases will keep happening for many years to come. With capital costs bearing down and relatively little room to cut, the only options are to increase the cost to users or get the government to fork over an even higher subsidy than it does now. But that’s assuming B.C. Ferries keeps its current model. Perhaps a better solution is to rethink what we want from our ferry service. Vancouver Islanders make up a quarter of the province’s population and we are the main users of the ferry service. Before the government established B.C. Ferries in 1960, passengers and freight were transported by various private concerns. In many ways it was the age of automobile that made the mini-oceanliners and freighters previously employed obsolete. Transporting people and their vehicles will still be the primary role for a ferry service in the foreseeable future. But there are options. Many people who regularly travel to the mainland would choose a bare bones voyage if it meant paying less. Others have no problem coughing up more for fine food and nature interpreters. There are also other options for travel, such as airlines – they would no doubt love a bigger slice of the action, not to mention the potential for a provincial subsidy. Macatee’s review has started the ball rolling. It’s time to take that momentum and rethink B.C. Ferries’ future. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Saanich 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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Ferries needs to adjust to market year on one hand. And I used to be The B.C. Ferry Commission has the type of person – back when I spent the past several months moved to the Island eight years ago reviewing the affordability of the and could get a walk-on coastal ferry service. ticket for about $10 during The final report and peak season – to go to recommendations were Vancouver at least once a released this week. They month for concerts or to suggested fare caps visit friends. tied to inflation and a I spent that first range of prices that vary summer here visiting each depending on travel time, Gulf island with a tent rather than the larger strapped to my bike rack. increases proposed by I pretty much had the former B.C. Ferries CEO passenger safety message David Hahn last February. Sam Van Schie memorized. There aren’t a lot of Slice of Life Now, if I need to go ways to bring down the to the B.C. Interior or cost of running a ferry. somewhere that would On the rare occasion I require taking my vehicle on the spoke with Hahn during his tenure, boat, I’m more likely to opt for a he made it clear where our fares short-haul flight. go: fuelling the ships and paying for Which makes me think that B.C. a relatively large crew aboard the Ferries should perhaps follow the ferry, the number of which can’t be lead of the airline industry in trying reduced due to Transport Canada to maximize profits. On planes, regulations on the ratio of safetyfares are cheaper if you travel at trained personnel to passengers. an inconvenient time. B.C. Ferries But B.C. Ferries only makes should offer discounts on its less money when there are people on popular routes to help fill the boats board paying for tickets and buying and manage traffic flows. pricey snacks. So if fares get too This isn’t a new idea. The high and coastal residents reduce corporation ordered a report from their discretionary travel, the the consulting firm Transportation ferries are hooped. Economics & Management Systems There’s evidence that we may in 2007, which recommended timehave already reached that point. of-day pricing. The Tyee online Last year, Ferries said its passenger newspaper found the report vehicle numbers had hit a 20-year this month through its tireless low and the overall number of Freedom of Information requests. passengers was continuing to fall The consultant recommended that as well. “premium fares” be 75 per cent I can count the number of roundtrip ferry rides I’ve taken in the past higher and discount fares 25 lower
than the current rates. Of course, the Ferry Commission wouldn’t currently allow such a sharp increase on the premium end, but something along those lines is worth considering. Another way I think B.C. Ferries could benefit by being more like airlines would be to sell booze on board. I know I’d pay $6.50 for a single-shot highball on a boat, the same as I do in the air. By Ferries’ own account, fewer people are driving aboard and those who do know B.C.’s tough drinking and driving regulations require them to keep their bloodalcohol level low. But the ferry to Vancouver takes almost two hours, which is lots of time to let the effects of alcohol fade. Last call could be an hour before people get off the boat. Whatever it does, B.C. Ferries is going to have to be creative if it wants to get its ridership numbers back up. The ferry is an essential service that must remain affordable. • • • On a personal note, I’ll soon be making a one-way trip on the ferry as I pack up my life here in Victoria and move to the Kootenays where, by the way, ferries are still provincially-owned (and free). I’d like to thank Black Press readers and staff for making my time working in the Island division a memorable one. Sam Van Schie was a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Desecration: placing blame and finding forgiveness Ignorance of others can easily breed hatred Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). A writer decries the role religion, specifically Christianity, has played in our hatred. Unfortunately, he reveals he knows little or no history. Our hatred of the “other”, the alien among us, is rooted in our ancestry. We find other species doing just the same thing – driving out an interloper from “our territory” – we have done this, from time out of mind. Certainly religious difference has often been the proximate spur, often because it is the most visible sign of the difference. But think, for just a moment, of how we treat, today, the visibly different: South-east Asians, First Nations – any group that are visibly different, and perceived as a threat to “our way of life”. We may not have gone out and desecrated their graves - what about our cavalier attitude towards sacred spots? - we have shunned them, and far worse, taught our children to shun theirs. Since we have been so unkind to them, we develop a hatred for them. Religion is just the catalyst, which can work for good as well as evil. It is up to us to see to it that this is work for the good, rather than evil. John A. Laidlaw Victoria
Individuals are responsible for their own actions Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). I looked carefully through the letter by Andy Mulcahy to see if he blamed religion in the broad sense for the fault alleged. Nowhere could I find a single reference to any other religion than “the Christian church” or “the church.” It’s quite clear that what he meant, and what the title should have said, is “Christian Church at Fault for Persecution of Jews.” That’s what he was actually saying. I take exception to those remarks because I believe in the concept of individual responsibility. Collectivism always likes to attribute fault to some nebulous, unidentifiable social construct, like “the Christian church,” or “the church,” when any act of cruelty or any act of vandalism, such as occurred at the Jewish cemetery, is an act for which an individual is responsible. The individual should be found and should be held accountable for their actions. What seems to be the current trend is to blame “the church.” This, for one thing, is as much an error as it is to blame Jews for some alleged social injustice. Even if some Jews were involved, it means nothing in relation to all Jews who individually have no responsibility for any particular act unless they are personally involved. The concept of group guilt is equally unjustifiable when directed at Christians or the Christian church as it is directed at Jews or anyone of the Jewish faith. Let’s grow up from the age of infantile group thinking into the age of individual responsibility. Mr. Mulcahy states: “Trouble is that anti-Semitism is ingrained into western culture and unless we burn a pile of
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Rabbi Harry Brechner of Congregation Emanu-El speaks to a crowd estimated at more than 1,000 during a vigil Jan. 8 at the Jewish Cemetery on Cedar Hill Road. The vigil, organized by Brechner following the vandalizing of gravestones at the burial ground the previous week, brought people of all religions together to show their support for the Jewish community. books, the only way we will ever be free from this curse is if the church openly accepts responsibility for generating such hatred towards the Jews.” This statement contains two preposterous assertions. First, that we should begin by burning books, in fact a pile of them, and secondly that the church is responsible for generating hatred. Nothing in the gospels or the official position of the church justifies hatred. I think it would be open to the accusation of promoting hatred against Christians if one was to look carefully at the letter published. I am not one who believes in holding anyone responsible for misguided views in any criminal way, but what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, and we should be loath to allow the expression of hatred directed at any group defined by religion, in this case clearly Christians. To avoid the error of collectivist discrimination, we should always think in terms of individuals, their responsibility for their individual acts, and start perhaps with the presumption of innocence for everyone else. With this in mind, we treat people as we would like to be treated, one of the original precepts of the Christian religion of which I am familiar. Douglas H. Christie Saanich
Letter-writer’s criticism of religion is off base Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). In my opinion, this letter was far from the truth. Religion is neither the victim nor the cause of anti-Semitism or bigotry. Although the term religion is used to mean a variety of things, it actually refers to a spiritual philosophy, chosen by a person or group, that ties together human knowledge and experience into an understandable whole. Hence the derived word, ligature. The letter-writer’s real criticism is of the
Christian church. The most competent historians know that the Christian church has done incalculable good for people for thousands of years, in spite of the harm done by some nominal Christians who gained organizational or political power and used it to commit heinous crimes. How many people realize that modern science, which benefits we casually enjoy, grew out of the seedbed of Christian Europe? The world’s greatest universities were founded by Christians. Out of the Christian culture of past centuries came our modern values of freedom and individual worth (especially from the Reformation and Renaissance) as well as the greatest art, literature and music the world has ever seen. There will always be hypocrites whose behaviour contradicts their profession of faith and who blindly practise the opposite of what is in their sacred book. I suspect that the letter-writer is one of many who have been hurt by such people. That’s not sufficient reason for the whole church to be tarred with the same brush. Jim Hill Oak Bay
Forgiveness is at the root of all understanding Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). I feel Andy Mulcahy’s response to the defacing of Jewish gravestones warrants another response. I have to disagree that it is the fault of religion in general, or the specifically accused Christian church, for the anti-Semitic aggression we recently experienced in Victoria. Mr. Mulcahy does well to stand up for the deeply offended Jewish community, whom I commend for their gracious response of peace and forgiveness. For we have not seen a call to retaliation on their part – no Bible burnings have taken place (is Mr. Mulcahy really suggesting this by saying, “unless we burn a pile of books”?) and no Christian gravestones desecrated. I fear that in response to hate expressed
toward the Jewish community, those who wish to blame religion (Judaism included) are merely redirecting that same hate to a new target. Hate crimes are a blaring reminder to each one of us to examine our own thoughts and actions. Each one of us should apply Mr. Mulcahy’s apt advice for the Christian church to “openly accept responsibility for generating such hatred.” No, Hitler is not the poster boy for Christianity, even Luther cannot be held up as the embodiment of the Christian faith. These were people, they did good things and bad things. Perhaps if we were to more fairly pass judgment on religion, we would examine closely its founder – in this case Jesus Christ. We can argue about who executed him – the Jews who pressed charges, the Romans who provided the cross and nails, or the crowd that was cheering the whole time. That’s not the point. The point is that in spite of the great cost to himself, his words were, “Father, forgive them. They know not what they do.” Is there any of us out there that does not at some time, need to be forgiven? And at many times needs to extend forgiveness to others? Lynea McDowell Saanich
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B.C. has new history leader Laura Lavin News staff
The Royal B.C. Museum board has named Jack Lohman the museum’s new chief executive officer. Lohman, who has been director of the the Museum of London in England since 2002, succeeds retiring CEO Pauline Rafferty. “London’s loss is British Columbia’s gain,” said John Williams, chair of the museum board. “Jack has extensive international experience in building great museums and providing strong leadership in the cultural sector. He has the qualities and skills to lead the Royal B.C. Museum into its next chapter of growth.” Lohman assumes his new position March 26. He joins the museum as it prepares to welcome two major international touring exhibitions, open its first seasonal satellite museum gallery at the Wing Sang building in Vancouver’s Chinatown, and continue a major revitalization plan for its two-hectare cultural precinct in downtown Victoria. “The Royal B.C Museum is highly regarded as one of Canada’s great cultural treasures,” said Lohman. “I am delighted to join its distinguished staff at a time of new development and to ensure the
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museum reaches the widest possible audiences.” Robert Gialloreto, president and CEO of Tourism Victoria, said the museum is vitally important for Greater Victoria as a destination. “Not only does it hold the history of B.C. and certainly Greater Victoria, but it’s a constant landmark for us, our residents and tourists.” Gialloreto looks forward to getting to know Lohman. “From hearing (what he had to say) he understands how vital the museum is for our residents and travellers. We’re looking forward to building a relationship with him.” At the Museum of London,
Lohman directed a five-year, $32-million redevelopment that culminated in May 2010 with the opening of five new interactive galleries. A seasoned fundraiser, he also looks forward to working with the Royal B.C. Museum Foundation on its efforts. Meanwhile, Williams sang the praises of the outgoing CEO. “On behalf of the entire board and Royal B.C. Museum community, I want to thank Pauline Rafferty for her exceptional leadership and passion in connecting the museum and the provincial archives with British Columbians and visitors from around the world,” he said. llavin@vicnews.com
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If only he hadn’t removed the pedals. On Feb. 2, Terrell Hall will be sentenced for driving while prohibited. The offence dates back to Dec. 24, 2010 when Victoria police Const. Andy Dunstan pulled him over on Belleville Street. Hall was driving an electric scooter, which typically doesn’t require registration, licensing or insurance. For this reason, it’s known as the official vehicle for the DUI community – those who’ve lost their driver’s licences for driving under the influence. So Hall was within his rights to ride an electric scooter. He goofed, however, when he removed its pedals, thereby changing the scooter’s classification from bicycle to motor vehicle. Dunstan sees it often. As a traffic cop, he scans the roads for scooters that have no licence plate or no pedals. “A lot of people are taking these off,” said Dunstan. “People buy electric bikes but find the pedals get in the way.” While convictions for this type of offence are rare, confusion over the regulations presents many problems. Although classed as an electric bicycle, electric scooters look almost identical to gas-powered scooters, such as the Vespa or the Honda Jazz. “We sold electric scooters in the early days and then we got out of selling them,” said retailer Michael Stevulak of Scooter Underground in Victoria. “Mainly there were quality concerns … The other thing we didn’t like was the clientele was pretty much just taking the pedals off which made them a non-conforming vehicle.” When he first started selling them, he was surprised to see “all these macho
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A commuter on a scooter makes his way along Blanshard Street. guys buying these little wimpy electric scooters.” Sure enough, Stevulak said, “these guys were all people with licence suspensions and they wouldn’t have been able to keep their job if they weren’t able to move around.” People don’t ride electric scooters for fitness reasons because the machines aren’t good to pedal, he explained. “Half the electric scooters you see buzzing around Victoria right now probably have the pedals removed,” he said. Stevulak estimates there are more than 500 on the roads in the region. The scooters are allowed on the Galloping Goose regional trail, but Stevulak questions it. “The electric scooters are in limbo right now. There is an improper regulation for them to be classed as a bicycle, it’s silly.”
The message hit home a few years ago, when Stevulak sold his first electric scooter to a woman, with much media fanfare. “My phone started ringing off the hook as she was the woman who, about a year earlier, had killed a cyclist and had her licence suspended … I had no idea.” From a police perspective, the problem is one of education about the regulations. Officers mostly give warnings when they pull over these offenders, rather than fines or charges. “We are pretty generous,” Dunstan said. Two years ago he pulled Hall over for the first time and gave him a warning. When Dunstan pulled him over a second time that same day, however, he laid charges. Hall pled guilty Dec. 6, 2011. rholmen@vicnews.com
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Police eye changes to Village post Ryan Flaherty News staff
The Oak Bay Police Department is looking at a few possible tweaks to its police post program. The post – a designated parking spot in front of the municipal hall on Oak Bay Avenue – was created last summer as part of the department’s ongoing effort to increase its public visibility. Officers park there on Saturday afternoons and during
special events such as the Oak Bay night markets or Christmas Light-Up. They’ve been instructed to interact with the public and answer any questions they may have. The community outreach initiative is separate from existing foot patrols, and for that reason officers stay close to the vehicle, making them easy to find. The feedback has so far been mostly positive, said Deputy Chief Kent Thom, but he added there’s always room for improvement.
Among ideas being considered are the creation of a sandwich board or brochures explaining that officers are there to be approached. As well, Thom said, a “roving” post could set up at various places throughout the municipality, such as Windsor Park, Willows Beach and Estevan Village, depending on when different events are happening. “We’ll discuss them a little bit further as time goes on, and likely be altering what
we have done in the past just to make our members more accessible to the public.” Concern has been raised over the Village post’s proximity to a marked crosswalk – some have said it could block eastbound motorists’ view of pedestrians. After inspecting the situation, municipal engineering staff confirmed there is a safe amount of space between the crosswalk and the post when a vehicle is parked there. reporter@vicnews.com
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Vic High band takes rhythm on tour Kyle Slavin News staff
Taliya Seidman-Wright has memories of standing in the mirror as a little girl belting out Martha and the Vandellas’ Heat Wave, while her mom’s CD played in the background. So it’s no wonder the 16-year-old Vic High student is thrilled she’ll get to meet Martha Reeves herself next month, and maybe get a chance to perform on stage with the Motown legend. “I grew up listening to her music. I can’t even believe we’re going to be meeting her,” Seidman-Wright says. She and the fellow members of Vic High’s esteemed R&B band will travel to Ottawa in February as part of a whirlwind trip back east marking the band’s 20th year in existence. “In 1990 I was told at the school I could do anything I wanted,” says band director Eric Emde. “I was looking for something that would cover about all mainstream aspects of high school (music) performance programs.” With that, the R&B band was born. Emde’s model – which includes the main band, a rehearsal band, and a smaller professional ensemble known as The Midnights – set the bar high for high schools looking to introduce a thorough R&B program. In the Ottawa area, there are four schools
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Vic High R&B band backup singers, left, Rianne Craig, Soliel Demers and Taliya Seidman-Wright rehearse at the school. Inset, band members Seidman-Wright and Leo McKee-Reid take a break during rehearsal.
who’ve started R&B bands in recent years. Emde says some great publicity North America-wide for the Vic High program in 2006 helped spur more like bands. “There was a documentary done on our (R&B) program in 2005. It was a concert
we w did with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas,” he says of Motown High (also known l as Sounds of Motown). “Martha just kind of adopted the program, which is fabulous. … But it’s been five years. She’s kind of missed a generation of the band.” The Vic High band, along with Reeves and their fellow high school R&B counterparts,
will perform at the National Arts Centre of Canada. The students will also take part in workshops hosted by Reeves. “Because it’s the 20th anniversary, we’re doing a lot of stuff from my first year: Martha, Otis Redding, Patty LaBelle, Wild Cherry, Wilson Pickett, Brian Setzer Orchestra. The kids love this stuff,” Emde says. The trip is funded by the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges (SEVEC). The exchange will see students from Ottawa’s Holy Trinity Catholic high school come visit Victoria in May. Emde says he’s not surprised that students glom on to these decades-old songs. “They have great lyrics, a positive, upbeat rhythm, melody and harmony. “One kid said to me the other day, ‘There’s nothing memorable from my generation. In 20 years, I’m not going to remember anything current. All the good stuff came from your generation,’” Emde says. “I think that speaks to how passionate they all are about the music.” Seidman-Wright, who sings in the R&B band, echoes that sentiment. “It’s nice to be around people who are all passionate about music, not just the top 40 pop,” she says. “This program is worth all the rehearsals and all the hard work because it’s so much fun, and it’s such good music.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Gallery gets jazzy Jazz returns to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria this winter. U-JAM (Universal Jazz Advocates and Mentors), a local non-profit society dedicated to supporting and nurturing the Victoria jazz scene, presents the return of its successful Jazz at the Gallery four-concert series. The lineup of performers includes great West Coast artists who have put together new ensembles and arrangements uniquely suited to the intimate, unplugged gallery venue. “This inspired partnership with the Greater Victoria Art Gallery doubles the creative genius that is present in our community, presenting the improvisational flourish of great jazz musicians in remarkable surroundings,” said U-JAM president Barry Gough. “Building on the success of previous seasons, these are events not to be missed.” The first event kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. with National Jazz Award winner Joe Coughlin, accompanied by Tony Genge and Jody Proznick. Concerts continue monthly until the end of April with signature performances by pianist Tony Westlake, guitarist and arranger Joey Smith, saxophonist Gord Clements, along with their talented friends. The beautiful setting
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The Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society invites all to a free Ceilidh on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy dance and the music of fiddles and pipes. There will be easy Scottish country dances that everyone can participate in. No partner is required, and no experience is necessary. Wear flat, soft-soled shoes for dancing at the Dance Victoria Studio, 2750 Quadra St. For more information go to www.viscds.ca or call 250-598-0207.
The Victoria Symphony launches its 2012 new music festival with an eclectic mix of diverse ensembles. Featuring the music of renowned British composer Gavin Bryars, these concerts promise to enlighten the most discerning music lover. The festival kicks off on Feb. 1 with Montreal’s spectacular Ensemble Sixtrum at 8 p.m. (Pre-concert talk, 7:15 p.m.) at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (UVic). Admission $15/10.
Memories of Hiroshima Koko Tanimoto Kondo, writer, speaker and educator from Hiroshima, talks about the effects of the bomb on her life, and her ongoing work for peace at the University of Victoria on Jan. 31. Kondo, daughter of Rev. Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Chisa Tanimoto, was an eight-monthold baby and was 1.1 kilometres away from the hypocenter on Aug. 6, 1945 when the first atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima’s people. Kondo, who miraculously survived the bombing, grew up with victims who came to her father’s church on a daily basis. Seeing the terrible scars on the faces of young women, Kondo hoped someday to meet
the "bad guys" who did this to them, and take revenge. One day an opportunity arrived, when she met the copilot of Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the Hiroshima bomb. This lecture is presented by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives and Neil Burton Commemorative Fund. The second annual Burton Commemorative Lecture is done with the co-operation of Satoko Norimatsu and the Peace Philosophy Centre. Living with Hiroshima: My Memories of 66 Years with Koko Tanimoto Kondo is on Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clearihue Building, Room A127 at UVic. llavin@vicnews.com
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ive British Columbia artists have taken up the challenge to Throw Down at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria for a new exhibition opening today (Jan. 27). “To Throw Down can mean many things: to celebrate in a big way, to fight for something meaningful, or to contribute resources to make something happen,” explains Nicole Stanbridge AGGV Associate Curator, Contemporary Art. In Throw Down, artists Sonny Assu, Gregory Ball, Megan Dickie, Tyler Hodgins and Alison MacTaggart contributed work for the exhibition that speaks specifically to issues and ideals that are personally relevant. “The artists use sculpture, video, photography, drawing and public intervention to address socio-political issues, economic struggles, to invoke a call to action or an invitation to play,” Stanbridge says. “Through humour, satire, and critique, the act of throwing down extends into issues of identity, value, preservation, social injustice, and consumption.” Related events include the exhibi-
tion opening party tonight, a panel discussion with the artists Jan. 28, an Urbanite evening March 9, a dynamic night of cocktails, live performance, spontaneous art production and interactive exhibition tours, and Family Sunday March 18, a drop-in afternoon of hands-on art-making inspired by the materials and techniques of artists. In nearby Oak Bay, red art gallery celebrates with its month-long first anniversary show, Feb. 1 to March 3, followed by a show March 6 to 10 with Four Cats Arts Studio and work from the “under 10” crowd. Eclectic presents the cheerful works of Deryk Houston Feb. 27 to April 7 with Blackbirds, Stooked Wheat and Prayers, representative of many recurring images in the artist’s colourful paintings. Houston has completed large-scale ground art projects in Iraq, Canada and Scotland in support of children’s rights. Much of his work is about the earth and creating conditions for seeds to grow...a metaphor
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From previous page latest collection of new works by Richard Cole demonstrates how the artist’s “delicate brushwork and light colours combine effectively to add depth and dimension to each lush canvas,� the gallery notes. “He manages to softly capture the thick atmosphere of the West Coast while at the same time dutifully painting each blade of grass in the foreground, creating a distinct landscape which invites you to walk right in.�
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Jan. 31 – Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society welcomes newcomers to a free, basic dancing class. No experience is necessary and no partner required. Wear flat soft-soled shoes. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at VFGF Hall (formerly St. Martin’s Parish Hall), 550 Obed Ave. FMI: www.viscds.ca or 250598-0207 Feb. 3 – Fantastic Fridays at St. Luke’s Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road, featuring Messy Church. Free, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A family-friendly time full of fun, games, crafts, music and stories; dinner provided. Come as you are. FMI: 250-477-6741 or www. stlukesvictoria.ca Feb. 4 – Garage Sale, Oak Bay United Church, corner Granite & Mitchell, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Furniture, household goods, jewellery, books, art and a new children’s boutique. FMI-250-598-5021 Feb. 4 to 6 – Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society exhibits in the annual Hobby Show at Westshore Town Centre, with model ships displayed and in action under radio-control in the club’s portable pool. Talk with members and vote for their favourite vessel. FMI: 250-385-9552. Send your non-profit events to jblyth@telus.net
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Nobody knows the best and the worst of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League like Rhys Williams. In a journey that started three seasons ago with the hapless Westshore Stingers, 19-year-old Williams has since made three allstar appearances, suffered through injury, and has been cut, benched and traded (not in that order). And it’s all been worth it as Williams is enjoying a dominant season as an assistant captain and top-four defenceman with the league’s best team. The Victoria Cougars have not only locked up a first-round playoff bye with 29 wins in 35 games, they’ll hang on to to first place even if they lose all seven of their remaining regular season games. But they won’t do that. As of Thursday, the Cougars were riding a ninegame win streak, and were attempting to extend the win streak to double digits for the second time this season. “We haven’t really talked about (clinching first overall). With the coach, it’s all about focusing on individual skill and team play in practice,” Williams said. Any player or coach with the Cougars, however, will tell you last year’s Game 7 loss to the Peninsula Panthers in the league final still stings. The club recently added forward Colin Minardi from the Summerland Steam (Kootenay), defenceman Graham Zagrodney from the Swan River Stampeders (Manitoba Jr. A), and goalie Bryce Halverson from the Heritage Jr. B league in Alberta. Zagrodney has two points
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in two games, Minardi has seven points in three games, and Halverson has won all seven games he’s started since Dec. 15. Travis Paterson/News staff Needless to Rhys Williams leads the rush versus the Kerry Park Islanders at say, Wiliams’ time Archie Browning arena earlier this season. with the Cougars all bad, Williams said. ally selected by the Cougars is a world away from his “There were some things experience with the Stingers. in the dispersal draft of I respected about the owner December 2010. Three seasons ago he was (John Butler-Smythe), he Even getting the trade part of the Stingers’ monutried hard to do things his finalized proved difficult, as mental win. It was Dec. 12 of way. And coach Bryan Grant Williams was moved just a 2009, and the Stingers upset few weeks prior to the team’s was one of the best coaches the Oceanside Generals to I’ve ever had. It wasn’t his dispersal. end a 91-game losing streak. fault. Some kids just weren’t When the trade Williams still ready (for junior).” went through, Wilremembers “For once When Van Helvoirt liams recognized what has everyone was there the difference as acquired Williams, one of the become the soon as he arrived issues he addressed early greatest win to play, everyone was the long-term effect of at Archie Brownin the history was there to battle, ing arena. being around a losing enviof the now ronment. “The players defunct Sting- and everything “Williams had a short were welcoming ers franchise. clicked. memory, credit to him,” Van but (coach Mark “I can’t - Rhys Williams Helvoirt said. “He’s put in Van Helvoirt) was really explain the work and he’s an all-star strictly business. that game,” in our eyes, one of the top No backwards Williams said. defenceman in the league.” hats, be respectful and pres“For once, everyone was ent yourself in a professional there to play, everyone was Game time manner. You walk into the there to battle and everyCougars dressing room and thing clicked. The Cougars visit the all 21 guys have bought into “The next game we tried Campbell River Storm the system. to do everything right again. tonight. The next home game “With the Westshore, it’s Pretty sure it was against the is Feb. 2 versus the Saanich hard to say what was so difCougars. They scored a couBraves at Archie Browning ferent. Even though it was ple goals, we got intimidated Sports Centre, 7:15 p.m. a lot of kids I grew up with, and we lost again.” sports@vicnews.com only three or four guys were Williams was part of a buying into the system and crew of pals with Jake Nixon trying to win. Obviously it’s (Cougars) and Travis Oickle not going to work out that (Kerry Park Islanders) who way.” grew up in Langford, went Williams adjusted to the to Belmont secondary, and Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League high-tempo practise, too. played Juan de Fuca minor “I think, in one hour we do hockey before joining the North GP W L T Otl TP Comox Valley 35 18 14 0 3 39 30 more drills then you do league with the Stingers. Oceanside 34 16 16 0 2 34 somewhere else. It was like, In the early going of last Campbell Riv. 34 12 21 0 1 25 you miss a pass and you do season Williams was traded South GP W L T Otl TP 10 pushups. It was prim and to the Cougars and Oickle Victoria 35 29 5 0 1 59 Saanich 33 16 13 0 4 36 proper.” was traded to the Islanders. Peninsula 32 14 15 0 3 31 Despite the constant Nixon remained a Stinger Kerry Park 33 13 18 0 2 28 losses, being a Stinger wasn’t until the bitter end, eventu-
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A pair of juniors from Cedar Hill Squash Club are provincial champs, having won their division at the 2012 B.C. Junior Open Championships in Vancouver over the weekend. Matthew Henderson, 14, and Kellan O’Neill, 11, won their respective under-15 and under-13 B.C. titles at the Jericho Tennis Club in Kitsilano, Jan. 20 to 22. “Earning multiple wins and high placings is something new for Cedar Hill Squash Club players. It’s a major accomplishment,” said Benjamin Uliana, squash pro at Cedar Hill. Henderson won his final, three sets to one. It was his second tournament win this season and an improvement from a second-place finish at the junior open championships last year. O’Neill needed to come from behind in the under-13 final against Jericho player Sam Scivier to win 3-2. Grace Thomas, 14, finished third in the girls U15 and Gavin Maxwell, 14, managed third while playing up an age bracket in the boys U17. Maxwell is currently ranked No. 4 among U15 boys in the nation. Tournament season continues as the Cedar Hill Squash Club will host the Pacific North West Jesters Tournament from Feb. 17 to 19. “It’s the only national-calibre junior squash tournament on Vancouver Island and an average of 180 kids enter in the event,” Uliana said. For more information, visit www.chsquash.org. sports@vicnews.com
Debating the BCHL’s best players, decade by decade Continuing the celebration of its 50th anniversary, the B.C. Hockey League has opened the polls to name the best hockey player from each decade of existence. Does Tyler Bozak get the nod as the best player of the 2000s based on his beast of a season in 2006-07, in which he scored 128 points with the Victoria Grizzlies? Or does Grizzly Jamie Benn take it because he’s the only BCHL player to be named to this year’s NHL all-star game. And if it’s by NHL merit over BCHL accomplishment, then surely it’s Coquitlam Express player Andrew Ladd, a Stanley Cup winner and captain of the Winnipeg Jets. Some decades, however, will be less debatable. Ray Ferraro (Penticton Knights), Mark Recchi (Langley Eagles) and Geoff Courtnall (Cowichan Valley Capitals) are all valid contenders for the 1980s. But none matched the accomplishment of Brett Hull’s (Penticton Knights) record-setting 1983-84 season of 105 goals and 188 points, followed by a hall of fame NHL career with two Stanley Cups. The debate goes on from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Vote at www.bchl.ca. sports@vicnews.com
Vikes rookie runs to first Rookie UVic Vikes track athlete Rachel Francois finished first in the women’s 600-metre race among CIS varsity athletes at the Golden Bear Open in Edmonton, Jan. 20-22. Francois (St. Albert, Alta.) set a personal best time of 1:32.05 to move into the No. 1 CIS ranking for women’s 600m. She also finished second in the women’s 300m. Next up for the Vikes track team is the University of Washington Invitational, Saturday (Jan. 28) in Seattle. sports@vicnews.com
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Stahl nearing return to Royals With just six defenceOn Tuesday, Tyler Stahl men this week, Stahl’s was the only Victoria Royreturn will give the Royals player wearing the yelals a late season boost. low jersey signifying no There’s no rush, as this contact during the team’s was the latest of several practice – its first after a concussions already sufsix-game road trip. fered by the youth. Stahl won’t be in the “Right now it’s day-bylineup this weekend as the day. I don’t know what’s Royals host the Kamloops going to happen but I feel Blazers tonight (Jan. 27) good. and tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. Tyler Stahl “Being away I actually But he’s getting closer. Tuesday was his first skate with learned a lot from not playing, by the team since getting elbowed in watching the game.” When Stahl returns, the Royals will the head against the Prince George have two NHL-drafted defencemen. Cougars way back on Oct. 3. “It’s exciting being back on the ice. Newly acquired Jordan Fransoo is It has been hard mentally, being by a seventh round pick of the Ottawa yourself all the time, being away from Senators, while Stahl is a sixth round the team. Once I was past the head- pick of the Carolina Hurricanes. sports@vicnews.com aches it got better,” Stahl said.
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
Nanaimo Based Log Scaling Co. is seeking motivated students. Course to Start in March (5 days/week.) Government Exam in June. E-mail for further info. scalingjobs@gmail.com
THE SINGLE PARENT RESOURCE CENTRE is seeking caring individuals for a 12 session Peer Helper for Single Parents volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide one-on-one support for parents. Training will be three hours per week starting mid-February and ending mid-April. Interested individuals please contact Cheryl Dyck at:
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HELP WANTED An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051
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Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Telus Yellow Pages in Victoria, Langford, Sidney, and Sooke areas.
HOME CARE SUPPORT COMPANION FOR SENIORS Very caring, trustworthy, 57 yrold woman to help with daily living. Live-in. Ref’s & criminal record check avail. Please call 1 (613) 266-7144, 8am - 6pm. EXP. CARE aid/ companion/ cook avail. Honest, reliable, mature female. Ref’s on request. Wendy (250)479-8555.
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Antiques, books, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased.
GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, fitness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca
250-655-0700 REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE CORDOVA BAY (near Matticks Farm/Golf). Appraised at $615,000. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, water view, clean, good condition, recent upgrades, (suite $800). Quick sale, realtor chosen. Open house: Sat & Sun, 2pm-4pm weekly (until sold). 5177 Lochside Drive. Email: fadadu@hotmail.com
SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other fitness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca
LAVENDER CO-OP accepting applications for a 1 bdrm, $574/mo. Quiet area, sm pet ok, W/D hook up, insuite storage, lrg bright kitchen. Gross income $25,000.+ share purchase is $2,500. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
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ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
as of 01/May 2012; must hold current Licence to Practice in B.C. Criminal Record Check, valid First Aid Certificate. Starting salary $15/hr. Call 250-474-7324.
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WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24� stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
EARN MONEY delivering the Telus Yellow Pages in the Victoria, Langford, Sidney and Sooke areas. No selling involved. Call, fax or visit online for more info.
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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. OAK BAY, 60 plus building, 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath above Oak Bay library, F/S, coin laundry $850. Call Complete Residential 250-370-7093.
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CORDOVA BAY- 2 bdrms, W/D, hydro incld. Avail Mar 1. $945/mo. (250)658-4760.
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GORDON HEAD Bright, clean 2-bdrm. Near UVic, Camosun & bus route. Laundry. NS/NP. $800. inclds util 250-472-2512 OCEAN VIEW. Elk Lake area. 2 bdrm, grnd level, all inclusive. W/D, 2 parking spots. $1200./mo. 250-588-2756.
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SAANICH: FURNISHED large 1 bdrm suite. NP/NS. Avail Now. Refs req’d. $900/mo inclusive. Call 250-721-0281, 250-858-0807.
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250-588-7172
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad
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SIDNEY Waterfront- 1 bdrm bachelor. $1000 inclusive. Refs. NP/NS. (250)656-4003.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
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AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Soil/Mulch (2 cu yd), Hauling. 250-479-6495
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BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141.
✭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.
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.
RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
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250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
CARPENTRY CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (778)440-6611. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.
DRYWALL, BOARDING, taping & ceiling coves.. 30+ yrs exp. Call (250)812-5485.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858. RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS A1 -DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, repairs, gutter guard, power washing, window washing, roof de-mossing. Free no obligation est. 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.
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CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARDEN CITY Green Hauling & Recycle. Chris, 250-2170062. junkremovalvictoria.com
HANDYPERSONS
LANDSCAPING AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, tree pruning, winter clean, pwr wash, snow rmvl. 882-3129
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.
HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.
SUMMIT SERVICES. Total property services. Including certified Irrigation & Landscaping, Site Maintenance inside and out. See what everyone is talking about! 250-883-1041. james@summitirrigation.ca
Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603
IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com
HOME REPAIRS
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
MASONRY & BRICKWORK I’VE GOT a truck. I can haul. Reasonable rates, so call. Phil 250-595-3712.
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102-1440 Beach, $599,800
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
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1486 Dallas, $799,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
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pg. 12
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Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
pg. 12
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Adam Hales 250-391-1893
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
pg. 10
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-9600
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Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Guinevere Howes, 250-477-1100
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
1366 Craigflower, $588,000 pg. 30
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
pg. 11
pg. 7
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
pg. 14
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pg. 15
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pg. 31
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Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
462 Sturdee St pg. 12
pg. 15
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pg. 13
pg. 32
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Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577
pg. 10
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
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pg. 14
pg. 11
pg. 15
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308-1505 Church, $199,900
pg. 15
pg. 13
pg. 10
102-820 Short, $364,900 pg. 31
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100
pg. 24
pg. 15
1826 Millstream, $699,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
pg. 20
2051 Brethour Pkwy, $428,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Saturday 11-12 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 5
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 14
pg. 18
pg. 30
28-2070 Amelia Ave, $247,500 pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
Friday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 22
322 Greenmansions, $678,000 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 30
Saturday 2-4 Kahl Realty Justine Connor, 250-391-8484
pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124
pg. 21
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 21
1019 Fashoda, $649,900 pg. 10
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 22
4109 Bridlewood, $599,900 pg. 19
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301
pg. 30
828 Bexhill Pl, $659,900 pg. 19
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
pg. 20
2794 Lakeshore, $492,000 pg. 19
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 21
2798 Lakeshore, $599,900
9252 West Saanich, $619,000 Saturday 12:30-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 5
3-515 Mount View, $320,000
9115 Lochside, $699,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Scott 250-477-1100
Friday-Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
B-3295 Haida, $324,900 pg. 20
110-1959 Polo Park Cres., $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Ron Phillips 250-655-0608
pg. 21
2589 Buckler, $479,900 pg. 24
11500 Dawson, $699,000
20-934 Boulderwood, $579,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
8-199 Lancelot
9629 Second, $749,000
4029 Providence Pl., $949,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
pg. 10
107-10160 Third St., $262,500
Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547
Saturday 2-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
pg. 20
2324 Hoylake Cres, $424,900 pg. 19
202-1196 Sluggett Rd., $259,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
43-901 Kentwood, $488,000 pg. 10
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay 250 217-5091
119-2733 Peatt Rd, $374,900 pg. 19
2478 Ocean, $829,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
1736 Christmas Ave Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
604 Stewart Mtn Rd, $729,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200
114-1959 Polo Park Cres., $276,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
4095 Braefoot Park, $949,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
pg. 18
304-4535 Viewmont, $239,900
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
5042 Wesley Rd., $610,000
306-520 Foster, $230,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
2821 Inez Dr
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,049,000
934 Craigflower, $449,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 16
pg. 32
563 Brant Pl., $624,900
4659 Lochwood, $819,900
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893 Sunday 1:30-3:30 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805
pg. 32
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
3-1040 Kenneth, $289,900
454 Sturdee St, $969,900 pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
1616 Millstream, $799,900
307-4536 Viewmont, $289,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Julie Demelo, 250-479-3333
24-4630 Lochside, $559,900
1143 Lugrin, $480,000 Sunday 11-1 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Brian Andrew 250 217-1048
pg. 16
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Evelyn Brust, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
5-881 Nicholson St., $549,000
306-830 Esquimalt, $223,900
205-2125 Oak Bay, $348,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
1622 Millstream, $799,900
1750 Ash, $584,581
pg. 12
1216 Beach
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
pg. 19
pg. 11
3421 Harriet, $529,000
4674 Lochside, $1,088,000
3520 Upper Te, $939,900
233 Superior, $579,000 Saturday2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop 250-474-6003
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100
pg. 15
302-898 Vernon, $299,900
2065 Avondale
126-75 Songhees, $959,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Jonesco Real Estate Roger Jones 250 361-9838
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey 250-592-4422
Sunday 1-2:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bob Innes 250 477-7291
9-520 Marsett, $599,900
3944 Lauder, $698,000
32-14 Erskine, $449,500
pg. 10
3-225 Vancouver, $570,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Brian Andrew 250 217-1048
pg. 1
1159 Heald Ave., $439,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Steve Alford 250-477-7291
pg. 5
14-1741 McKenzie, $412,500
6 Governors Point, $628,000 pg. 12
4-797 Tyee Rd., $309,900
604-75 Songhees, $698,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-2 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
405-105 Gorge Rd E., $399,900 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
19-127 Aldersmith, $459,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
309 Kingston, $769,000
105-330 Waterfront, $510,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
pg. 12
1464 Begbie St., $464,900
1652 Cyril Close, $699,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422
pg. 13
263 View Royal Ave, $929,900
107-75 Songhees, $850,000
101-75 Songhees, $698,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Vancouver Island James Andersen, 250-213-3710
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton,250-477-5353
17-478 Culduthel, $399,900
962 Tattersall, $549,900
pg. 12
3-828 Rupert Terrace
2819 Scott, $489,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
104-7701 Central Saanich, $146,500
pg. 14
221-991 Cloverdale, $139,900
101-1235 Johnson, $339,900
404-1012 Collinson, $259,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
pg. 17
2745 Avebury Ave., $549,900
211-1525 Hillside, $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stacey Dewhurst 250 384-8124
1121 Fort, $183,900
205-25 Government, $254,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate
pg. 10
227 Montreal, $739,000
203-670 Dallas Rd., $669,000 Saturday 1:30-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Betty ‘K’ 250-516-8306
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Colin Holliday-Scott 250-384-7663
23-901 Kentwood Ln, $459,000
2226 Windsor, $895,000
315-205 Kimta Rd, $729,900
402-1055 Hillside, $237,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen, 250 744-3301
pg. 12
405-2626 Blackwood
1020 Richardson
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 13
1446 Fairfield, $869,000
103-827 North Park, $249,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Erin Kenny 250 477-7291
4605 Boulderwood Dr., $789,000
205-2095 Oak Bay, $219,000
1007-1630 Quadra, $224,900
5-675 Superior, $639,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Claire Helm 250 477-7291
1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey 250-385-2033
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Jan. 26 - Feb.1 edition of
3108 Mars St, $578,800
1643 St Francis Wood, $849,900
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pg. 19
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 22
3338 Myles Mansell Rd., $449,000 Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-360-6683
pg. 22
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OPENHOUSES
This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday 3019 Dornier, $364,900
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
408-2823 Jacklin, $319,900 pg. 21
pg. 32
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Chris Marrie, 250 920-8463
pg. 22
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 22
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
Sunday 1-4 Address Realty Limited Shaughna Boggs Wright 250-391-1893
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Dennis Jabs, 250-882-7393
3320 Mary Anne, $439,900 pg. 21
Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
1671 Elford pg. 32
1204 Muirfield, $899,900 pg. 22
103-996 Wild Ridge, $308,900
2641 Capstone Plc., $427,500
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Jan. 26 - Feb.1 edition of
2390 Echo Valley Dr, $684,900
3326 Blueberry, $379,900
3363 Mary Anne, $515,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
Sunday 2-4:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805
969 Glen Willow, $499,000
108-2120 Harrow Gate Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124
pg. 21
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mel Jarvis, 250-478-9600
pg. 26
pg. 30
pg. 21
2101 Bishops Gate, $645,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Deidra Junghans 250 474-6003
6539 Grant Rd. East, $398,800
9171 West Coast, $2,200,000 pg. 20
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Remax Crest Realty Peter Birrell 1-800-665-1455
957 Shawnigan Lake, $319,900 pg. 23
Thurs & Fri 1-4, Sat & Sun 11-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Daniel Weiss 250 383-1500
pg. 16
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Commendation recognizes veterans Barbara Fosdick, now 87, was just 17 years old when she worked with other women on British anti-aircraft gun sites during the Second World War. “We weren’t allowed to load and fire. We were on the instruments that directed the guns to the planes,” the Fernwood resident recalled. Fosdick, Velma Emberly of Vic West and Gerard Ratchford of Esquimalt were among 13 people in B.C. who received commendations Jan. 17 for their remembrance of and care for the well-being of veterans and their families from Veteran Affairs Minister Steven Blaney. Fosdick, an active member of the Tralfalgar/ Pro Patria branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, supports other veterans, and talks about the war to youth, especially girls. “It was the women that went to war that opened the doors for all of you young women,” she said. “Today, women can do anything they want to do.” Velma Emberly spent two years of the war as an air raid warden in North Vancouver. She was 14 years old when she made her rounds every night reminding residents to cover up their lit windows and doors so the enemy wouldn’t have a target. “There were Japanese subs going up and down the coast here,” said Emberly, membership chairperson of the Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association. emccracken@vicnews.com
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The case of a Halifax-based naval intelligence officer arrested for leaking classified information to Russia is making waves on the Pacific coast, home to Canada’s West Coast naval fleet. Sub-Lt. Jeffrey Paul Delisle, 40, was arrested by RCMP, making him the first person to face charges under Canada’s Security of Information Act, brought into effect after the 9-11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Delisle, a resident of the Halifax, N.S. suburb of Bedford, was assigned to a communications centre at CFB Halifax. He is accused of passing information near Ottawa, Halifax,
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Sub-Lt. Jeffrey Delisle attended Venture), but I’m guessing, based on the timeline I’ve seen, that’s not the case,” the source said. Canada, like other countries, even corporations, have secrets, said retired admiral John Anderson, former chief of the defence staff and Canadian ambassador to NATO. “Information is power,” said the North Saanich resident, who began his naval career at CFB Esquimalt. “How much
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Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable or Tomato 284ml Single, 59¢
On Sale
5
99 Case of 12
Original Pasta Dinner
Selected 225g Single, 79¢
BC Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillet Portions Previously Frozen 6oz./170g
On Sale
6
99 Case of 12
Specials in Effect until Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
On Sale
2 $9 for
50 Per Package