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Boy toboggans under transit bus in Colwood Charla Huber News staff
Two young boys collided with a BC Transit bus after tobogganing down a driveway and into the road Wednesday morning in Colwood. Sam Staples, 11, became trapped under the full-size bus, pinned under the front axle. His friend, eight-year-old Lucas, whose last name wasn’t available, was hit by the front of the bus, but didn’t fall underneath. Colwood Fire Rescue received the call at 9:02 a.m. and firefighters were on scene at Stornoway Drive within four minutes. “The axle was on his chest,” said Colwood fire Chief Russ Cameron. “He was conscious and talking the whole time.” Firefighters used airbags and cribbing to lift up the front of the bus to free the young boy. He was removed from under the bus by 9:11 a.m., moved to a backboard and taken to Victoria General Hospital by a waiting ambulance. Sam’s mother Sally Staples said she had earlier warned the boys not to toboggan down their driveway. “They thought they had it covered and could hear the traffic coming, but the sounds were muffled by the snow,” Staples said. A neighbour alerted her that Sam was in trouble, but only when she reached the bus did she realize he was wedged underneath. “My heart stopped,” Staples said. “It was terrifying.” She held her son’s hand and talked to him as firefighters worked to lift the vehicle. Austin Randall-Derks, 15, who witnessed the incident and called 9-1-1, said the boys were tobogganing from one driveway across Stornoway into his driveway. Three boys were tobogganing together, he said, but one had gone inside to get another jacket just before the incident occurred.
“He has no broken bones or concussion, but he looks like he was hit by a bus,” Staples said. “My kid was hit by a bus and lived to tell about it.” Lucas was also seen in hospital and discharged on Wednesday. A female passenger on the bus helped comfort the boys along with the driver. “The driver did everything he could,” Staples said. “Obviously children should be careful when tobogganing, the streets are made for traffic,” Cameron remarked. The No. 52 bus struck the boys, but West Shore RCMP Cpl. Cory Bayda confirmed the driver is not at fault. “The bus was going slow due to the road conditions,” Bayda said. “The bus driver didn’t do anything wrong.” “Our operators are professionally trained to react safely in unexpected situations on the road, like the one today in Colwood,” said Maureen Sheehan, with BC Transit. “BC Transit is very glad the boys are OK.”
Big storm expected Friday After spending most of the week facing snow flurries and cold winds, Greater Victoria will be slammed with another snowstorm today, say weather watchers. “On Friday the big storm is coming. It will begin as snow and finish as rain washing away all the snow over the weekend,” said Matt MacDonald, an Environment Canada meteorologist. “We are not sure how much snow will fall before it will change over to rain,” added meteorologist David Jones. “People should be prepared for a major storm on Friday.” On Wednesday, heavy snow snapped a tree across the Trans-Canada Highway near Goldstream Park, but was cleared up in about 15 minutes. “We were surprised there were no reports of collisions overnight. A lot of people are staying off the roads and driving slowly,” Bayda said.
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Colwood church gets countrified Sam Van Schie News staff
Jeneece Place, a 10 bedroom home for families with kids at Victoria General Hospital is expected to open this weekend, weather pending. Edward Hill/News staff
A home away from home Jeneece Place for families opens at VGH Edward Hill News staff
Ron Hewitt cleans paint from his hand as he sits down. At Jeneece Place, even the president of the Queen Alexandra Foundation helps with finishing touches. The home-away-from-home for families of sick kids at Victoria General Hospital is a few days from opening its doors. Airy, spacious and decorated in original, hand-carved First Nations art, the house is only 250 metres from the hospital doors, but feels a world away. “Everyone has pulled together for Jeneece Place,” Hewitt says. “The great thing about this project, it’s so community in nature, there’s been so many contributions.” Indeed, the flood of donations in the past few years has allowed the house to open its doors only four years after Jeneece Edroff, a teenage fundraising dynamo battling a rare genetic disease, envisioned a Ronald McDonald House-type facility for Greater Victoria. In 2008, the busy “penny girl” needed a new project after raising more than a $1 million for Variety-The Children’s Charity. That vision has become a reality. The QAF has managed the project and donated $1 million, as did Telus and the Norgaard Foundation, and the Vancouver Island Health Authority donated the land at VGH. Durwest Construction donated a
a place where people can come and project manager, and ERB Technical stay,” Hewitt says. “Jeneece wanted a contracting convinced all the trades comfortable place for parents to relax, and subcontractors to donate materito feel safe, to call home.” als and cut prices. Beacon Community Services will Hewitt says the project has received manage and clean the house, which 2,200 separate donations to date from service groups and individuals, “every- will be staffed around the clock. QAF is offering public tours of the thing from kids donating birthday house over the weekend, and the first money to corporations giving thoufamily could be in Jeneece Place as sands.” In-kind donations have hit $1 early as Monday. “We want to get on million. with the job of serving families,” he “It’s been a really successful fundsaid. “We know there raising effort. People “Jeneece wanted a are families here (who have been so inspired help). We want to by Jeneece and the comfortable place for need get them in.” cause,” Hewitt says. Jeneece Place is “People relate that peo- parents to relax, to feel expected to fill up ple may come here (to safe, to call home.” fast — with a constant Victoria) with no place –Ron Hewitt stream of kids in the to stay. That struggle Queen Alexandra pediatric care ward and has inspired a lot of Foundation infants in the neonadonations.” tal intensive care unit, Jeneece Place is budvacancies aren’t a worry. What could geted at $5.5 million, which includes be a worry is managing and prioritizing construction and 10 years of operating stays if the need is beyond 10 families. funds. The Jeneece Place website indiThe VGH pediatric ward has two cates $4 million has been raised, but overnight rooms, which has helped the grand total will be announced at the grand opening ceremony on Friday. Jeneece Place officials gauge how many parents might stay and for how A cross between a mansion and a long. country lodge, the polished, three“Hospital staff have been very helplevel, 10,500 square foot home has 10 bedrooms, each with a washroom, and ful. They have developed protocols of how long people can stay,” Hewitt a vast double kitchen and dining area. says. “We are hoping the capacity of A David Goatley portrait of Jeneece the house will meet the need. We don’t hangs above the fireplace. know yet.” The lower level is decked out with Public tours of Jeneece Place are games, kids toys and an impossibly large television in the media room. The scheduled for Jan. 21 and 22, noon to 4 p.m. See www.jeneeceplace.org backyard has a kids playhouse, barbeor www.queenalexandra.org for more cues and areas for adults to relax. information. “The object is for Jeneece Place to editor@goldstreamgazette.com feel like a house, not an institution,
Pull out your cowboy hats and coveralls — Colwood’s hippest church is hosting its first barn dance. Church of the Advent is better known for hosting the Jazz Vespers, where evening sermons are set to live improv jazz, but this Saturday it will be country music ringing through the church hall. “This is just meant as a fun way to be together as a congregation,” said Rev. Ken Gray. “We’re inviting the community to attend. Everyone is welcome.” Carol Mason, a professional country dance instructor, will teach the dances. No previous experience is necessary. “I teach each dance from the ground up, and they’re easy to learn,” she said. Mason will be teaching a traditional barn dance and some more modern country dancing styles, such as the Texas two step and possibly some line dancing. Everything will be set to modern music. “I’m really just going to have judge the group when I get there, and see what they want to learn,” she said. “I have a wide variety of country dances available that I can teach.” Mason regularly teaches country dance at community centres around Greater Victoria. Her line dancing class at Juan de Fuca rec is full to capacity. “There’s a lot of interest in country dance but nowhere to do it. Victoria doesn’t have any country clubs,” Mason lamented. But Gray said if this barn dance is successful, there might be more to come. “I hope a lot of people come out and have a good time,” he said. The barn dance is set for Jan. 21, 7 p.m., at 510 Mount View Ave. There is no cost to attend, though dancers are asked to bring snacks for a finger-food potluck and donations towards to cost of the event will be accepted. For information call 250-474-3031.
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Pennies for Presents raises $13,000 for charity Laura Lavin News staff
Black Press’ Pennies for Presents fundraiser gathered a total of $13,615.13 this year. Now in its 15th year, the campaign, through donations from the Greater Victoria community, is able to make significant contributions to five local charities. In one of the largest donations made this year, the South Vancouver Island Classics’ Soccer Association Orcas gave $600 — directing the funds towards NEED2, an organization that provides suicide prevention, education and support to young people. “It’s so rare that we get anything more
than someone’s piggy bank full of coins, for the Orcas soccer club to donate $600 was an unbelievable contribution,” said Pennies organizer Kyle Slavin. “The team got together and everybody donated what they could, we agreed that NEED2 is a charity that could use the money,” said club member Derek Graham. The group of over-50-year-old soccer players made the donation in memory of teammate and friend Paddy Quaite, who died from suicide just before Christmas. “We felt good about being able to do something,” said Graham. Quaite’s family
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kids to get through a difficult time in their life — unlike our buddy — that would be great.” Six schools also contributed to the campaign, coming up with $2,000. “One school alone raised more than half that,” said Slavin. The students at Dunsmuir middle school in Colwood helped their school wins $500 for its library with a donation of $1,026.56. This year’s Pennies for Presents recipients include the Mary Manning Centre, Threshold Housing Society, Victoria READ Society, the Young Parents Support Network and NEED2. The initiative collected more than $12,000 in Greater Victoria last year and more than $600,000 since its inception.
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Langford parents take the pledge to drive safely Edward Hill News staff
Parents with kids at Lakewood elementary pledged to be law abiding drivers after a friendly ambush by firefighters and law enforcement officers. Last Friday, in the fleeting minutes between the final dismissal bell and driving their kids home, Langford firefighters, West Shore RCMP officers and Langford bylaw staff asked
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Lakewood elementary parent Richard Jordison signs off on the “Pace Car” program with Langford bylaw officer Brad Batter. The program gets parents to promise to drive safely. Avenue, was happy to make the pledge. “I’m all for it. It’s amazing how many cars fly by here,” he said. “We’ve got to do something.” Among parents there were almost no naysayers — 68 signed the pledge and were happy to take a yellow “Pace Car” sticker for their back window. “Everyone said ‘yep I’ll sign that,’” Zado said. The Pace Car program is from
the Safe Kids Canada organization and is sponsored by FedEx. Langford Fire Rescue is the first department in B.C. to be awarded a grant through the program. “It’s a great initiative for local schools,” said West Shore RCMP Const. Cole Brewer, who was out with an auxiliary officer and a member of Speed Watch. “Anything to draw attention to speed zones and gets drivers to
slow down is a good thing.” Zado plans to take the program to Willway, Ruth King and Happy Valley elementary schools. “We are willing to take on anybody who wants to participate,” he said. “We’ll do two or three schools and expand as time permits.” Schools interested in participating can email Zado at kzado@cityoflangford.ca.
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Female ward of Victoria youth jail closing Erin McCracken News staff
Seventeen correctional officers have been served notice that their jobs at the Victoria Youth Custody Services Centre in View Royal will be axed. B.C.’s Ministry of Children and Family Development announced Wednesday that female incarceration units within the View Royal and Prince George youth custody
facilities will be centralized at the Burnaby Youth Custody Services Centre. All girls from the Island requiring incarceration will be sent to Burnaby, beginning Feb. 6. For families who will have to travel farther afield for visits, Alan Markwart, senior executive director of Youth Justice Services in B.C., said some financial support may be made available. In addi-
tion, there are plans to allow visits by video conferencing. The “redesign” of the province’s youth custody services will see $2.5 million directed to other youth programs, Minister Mary McNeil said. It’s reflective of a nearly 75 per cent drop in the number of jailed youth in B.C. since 1995, from 400 to 105 in 2011-12. The news “blindsided” officers, said Dean Purdy, chair
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here are some things we seem to editorialize on each year. Readers can expect to hear about such societal concerns as drinking and driving, the need to properly fund important charities and staying safe. Which is why this week’s snowfall is another reminder that even in this Island paradise people need to be prepared for the unexpected — and even worse than expected. The unpredictability of weather means that a forecast calling for a few flurries can morph into a blizzard in the blink of an eye. And because heavy snowfall is not the norm for Greater Victoria, it doesn’t take much to cause chaos on roads and with our lives. With oceans around us, Island streets can get especially icy when the temperature drops. And of course, too many people wait until after it snows to decide it’s time to properly equip their vehicles. Summer or bald tires and a heavy foot can turn rush hour into a tangle of fender benders and emergency vehicles. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: be prepared. Make sure your vehicle is winterproofed and, even then, think twice about whether you absolutely need to be on the road. The good news, from what police reported this week, is that people seem to be listening. As of Wednesday, only one major, snow-related crash in the region was reported in Saanich. In that incident, the driver slid into a power pole after losing patience with a more cautious motorist. Enough said, at least for now.
Jeneece a fundraising dynamo This weekend’s opening of Jeneece Place on the grounds of Victoria General Hospital marks a remarkable triumph for an amazing young woman. A home-away-from-home for families with kids in care at VGH, the $4 million facility is but the latest chapter in Jeneece Edroff’s story. Still a teenager, she is battling a rare genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis, while dedicating herself to helping others. Our entire community is indebted to Edroff, who has shown that even the young among us can achieve truly amazing things. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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If it’s a washroom that still love going to the movies. provides paper towel, then wads of Except for the drive into town. it litter the floor and countertops. And finding parking. Then there’s the girls. Mostly teens And the cost. on dates, spiffing up their Ticket prices aren’t too faces — as if they need bad these days, having it. If I wore that much eye remained fairly stable for makeup I’d need a seeing the past few years after a eye dog to get around. sharp rise in the 1990s. After the trip to the loo, But if the average there’s the whole gettingmovie runs two hours back-to-my-seat-in-the-dark and the average ticket part. No can do. At my age costs $12, that’s 10 cents it takes longer for my eyes a minute. At that price, to adjust to the dark after the show had better be the bright fluorescents of a good one, the seats the bathroom. comfy, and the corn? Laura Lavin Then there’s me Perfectly popped. Equilibrium standing at the bottom of But $6.50 for popcorn the theatre, scanning the and 75 cents for butter? Can’t have it without butter, though. crowd, searching out my vacant I don’t really drink pop, but if you’re seat. Trudging up the aisle, trying going to have all that salty popcorn, not to block others’ views while at the same time trying to keep my you’ve gotta have a pop. But $4 for eye on the prized seat and avoid a small pop? tripping on the stairs. I could get a large for 50 cents Then, the misjudge. All that more, but then I’d have to go to concentration on the seat and the the bathroom during the movie walk-in with whispered “excuse and that would take 50 cents out me’s,” trying not to trip over purse of the show I paid to see. And if my straps, catch a drink straw on my timing’s off and there’s a lineup, it sweater, or end up giving a stranger could hit $1. Too rich for my blood. an unintentional lap dance and The movie theatre bathroom there’s my seat: in the row below might be part of the entertainment. me. Considering the number of people Were I 30 years younger, I might using them they are pretty clean, try to step over, but I’m smarter but still, in the ladies’ room there’s now, having developed a sixth no dearth of popcorn balancing sense about these things. I can here and there and the odd drink foresee myself, one leg stretched cup, too. Only the ignorant would over the seat almost touching the bring food into these most unholy sticky floor below, the other firmly of places.
planted, knee thrust out just to the point of snapping a tendon, my rear end in my seat mate’s face — trapped. No way up or down without assistance from at least two burly men or three of those skinny, pimply-faced teenage boys that sweep the floor after the movie’s done. So instead, I “excuse” my way along the row, arms tightly at my side, sweater pulled in, feet treading gingerly and try again one row down. Finally back in my seat, at least 15 minutes of the movie will have gone by and the plot is lost to me. My fiancé, who would have been sitting there the whole time happily munching a large bag of popcorn would be of no use to me in catching up. So I’ll skip the pop to avoid the whole scene. My fiancé is a bright guy, but cannot for the life of him follow the plot of a movie. Ten minutes in, he’s leaning over to me asking: “Who is that guy?” To which I reply: “How should I know?” He’s one of those people that needs to know the entire plot before sitting down to the movie and enjoys a recap at the end. “Oh, you mean the guy in the trench coat was the same guy that was in the restaurant?” “Yes, dear.” Sigh. At least he pays for the popcorn. llavin@vicnews.com —Laura Lavin is the associate editor for the Victoria News.
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LETTERS Adult ball parks on West Shore rare Re: Glen Lake park eyed for overhaul, News, Jan. 11, 2012. I read that Langford is eyeing Glen Lake park for an overhaul. What about also seriously thinking about building a ball complex, suitable for adult use, somewhere in the West Shore, or at the least diamonds that are suitable for adult play? I play in a mixed over 50 slopitch league on the West Shore. Recently all the leagues that use Ed Fisher Park received a letter stating that Ed Fisher is being deemed “youth use only.” There are very few fields on the West Shore that are suitable for adult ball, Ed Fisher being one of them. Fields are being built but they are never permitted for adult ball and certainly aren’t big enough to accommodate an adult batter. Ed Fisher is one of only a couple that are suited for us, with Juan de Fuca and Belmont being the others. Yet these fields are being taken away from us and not being replaced with anything. Soon there will be no fields in the West Shore where an adult league can play. Adults are left to play on school fields that are sub-par and in some instances dangerous, such as Wishart, Colwood and Glen Lake elementary which since shutting down gets no maintenance, is littered in dog feces and ankle-breaker pot holes. Once Belmont is sold, that field will also be gone. Adults need to stay physically fit, but it is becoming harder to do that.
We are being pushed out of our own community. I think a ball complex that is adult friendly would be very well received and profitable for the community. Lenora Peatt Langford
Northern Gateway big risk for public Re: Northern Gateway, profit vs. environment, Science Matters, Jan. 13, 2012. David Suzuki summed up in one sentence what the Enbridge pipeline is really all about: “The only real argument for the Northern gateway is it will increase profits for the oil industry and hand over more of our resources, profits and jobs to China.” It is a perfect example of corporate greed and government collusion. There is big money to be made by Enbridge and oilsands producers with minimal risk on their part. The big risk is all on individual Canadians especially in B.C. Big money for the one per cent and big risks for the 99 per cent. Enbridge’s oil spill track record is not great and it is estimated the new pipeline will average about 60 to 80 reportable spills per year. Then once oil leaves the pipeline Enbridge has zero liability. We get to pay the billions in clean up costs when there is an oil spill. The Harper government continues to complain about foreign influence hijacking the approval process. But the approval process has already been hijacked by foreign interests.
It is foreign oil companies and foreign governments such as communist China through their state owned oil company that are actually financing Enbridge’s application. For their part the Harper government set up a joint review panel of National Energy Board and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, but failed to include any representatives from the CEAA. All three panel members are from the NEB and two have close ties to the energy industry. Even though the hearings will go on for 18 months you only have until March 13, 2012 to submit written comments. So if you wish to comment please go to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Review Panel web site to submit a “Letter of Comment.” James Lloyd Colwood
Pop consumption far greater in U.S. Re: Pop guzzling shows no sign of slowing down, Active Living, Jan. 18, 2012. In response to Evan Mckay’s recent column on soft drink consumption the Canadian Beverage Association, would like to point out that the column relied on consumption data from the United States rather than readily available Canadian data. Statistics Canada data from 2010 demonstrates that Canadian food and beverage consumption is significantly different from those of our Southern neighbours. In fact since 1999 consumption of soft drinks in Canada has
decreased by 30 per cent and of the balance close to 25 per cent of the choices being made in this category by Canadian consumer are now no or low calorie products. In fact per capita consumption of soft drinks in Canada is less than half of per capita American consumption. At the same time as soft drink consumption in Canada has decreased by 30 per cent, obesity levels of Canadian have increased by more than 18 per cent.
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No other fact clearly illustrates that there is no link between soft drinks and obesity as these two data points. Obesity is a complex and serious issue, and no single food or beverage can be held responsible for weight gain. Health Canada’s community health survey indicates that in 2004 Canadians obtained 2.5 per cent of their daily caloric intake from soft drinks ( a figure that is below two per cent in 2012 given the changes in the market outlined above). This is a percentage roughly on par with salad dressings and oil and means that 97.5 per cent of Canadians calories comes from other sources. They key to maintaining a healthy weight is to balance calories consumed with calories expended through out the day. As a Canadian publication, in the future we would hope that you would provide your readers the readily available relevant Canadian information. Justin Sherwood President Canadian Beverage Association
Does the region need consolidated fire services? Re: Oak Bay pushes for talks on regional policing, News, Jan. 11, 2012. It’s refreshing to see that all of the mayors of our region are planning to get together and discuss such major issues at policing. Maybe, at the same meeting, the mayors can also push for talks regarding the region’s fire protection services. As a View Royal resident, and knowing that we are about to construct a brand new fire hall, it would be nice to know what the overall region requires. It doesn’t seem efficient to just go ahead and build a fire hall without any comparative review of the inventories and cost ratios for all of the fire departments in the region. Don’t get me wrong, these are crucial services that we cannot live without, but are we efficient or are we duplicating services and inventories? I hope the Town of View Royal is making informed decisions such as the one at the Dec. 13 council meeting with the approval to purchase a new fire engine for $544,000. We have 13 municipalities, all with fire departments and it would be nice to know where View Royal is in comparison to all of the other fire departments before we start to build. I do believe that it would put taxpayers’ minds at ease to know there is no duplication — I just don’t believe that one should go into debt in times of economic uncertainty — whether you’re a person or a municipality. Sherry Baird View Royal
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Hot ticket: Fast becoming the new face of contemporary jazz, Vancouver-born Laila Biali begins a cross-Canada tour at Hermann’s Jazz Club, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets $22/25 at the door.
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When Dave Morris tells women he's a poet, he usually gets a positive response. But if he’s talking to a guy, he might focus instead on the improv element of his spoken-word career. “Unless they’ve already been coming to poetry shows, (men) don't really get it,” he said. “It’s not something you want to bring up at a hockey game.” In our society that portrays men as big, tough and insensitive, Morris said male poets play a role in reversing the stereotypes. On Wednesday, Morris will perform with a handful of Victoria’s top male poets in a new event called the Gentlemen’s Poetry Show. In what's being billed as a black tie event, the poets will be decked out in their best suits. The audience is also encouraged to dress in suits or ball gowns. Derek Ford photo The event was the Burlesque star Miss Rosie Bitts hosts The Gentlemen’s Poetry brainchild of Missie Show at the Victoria Events Centre on Jan. 25. Peters, producer of Not And there will be one woman Your Grandma’s Poetry, who space for men-only shows. Men wanted to create an environ- want to talk about their experi- on stage: burlesque star Miss Rosie Bitts will introduce the ment for poetry that’s similar ence being men.” Morris, for his set, will be performers. Several other burto a jazz lounge. “People think of poetry, performing four poems about lesque dancers will roam the especially slam poetry, as this the transition from boyhood to audience selling candy cigarets straight, urban, rough and manhood and how it can be dif- that will double as raffle tickets tumble kind of performance,” ficult to know what stage you’re to win a grooming kit from Victory Barber. Peters said. “But it also has a at. The event is a fundraiser for “There are 30-year-old men very literary, sophisticated side that I hope this event will bring who still live with their moth- the Victoria Spoken Word Festiers,” Morris remarked. “It’s a val taking place next month. out.” The Gentlemen’s Poetry Peters said the poets haven’t failure to launch scenario, and been given a theme to follow, it’s something a lot of men Show is Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., at the Victoria Events Centre, 1415 but she expects there will be face.” The poets will be accompa- Broad St. a lot of talk of gender on stage Tickets are $18 at the door nied by the folk melodies of Olibecause of the format. “I got my start (as a poet) ver Swain and the River Dogs and sold in advance at Victory at a women’s-only open mic,” will play between between Barber. editor@goldstreamgazette.com Peters recalled. “I think there’s sets.
Norman Foote brings his musical comedy show The laughing symphony to Victoria this weekend. Submitted photo
Going for the laugh Laura Lavin
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Three women on the edge The Belfry Theatre will present the world premiere of Michele Riml’s play, on the edge. Directed by Riml’s longtime collaborator Andrew McIlroy, on the edge stars Susinn McFarlen. McFarlen has starred in Mom’s the Word, Sexy Laundry and A Perfect Ganesh at the Belfry. The play looks at the lives of three women in today’s complicated world, each very different from the others and each caught in a labyrinth created by society’s expectations and their own personal challenges. The three women – a fashion addict, cheekily overwhelmed by labels, finances and aging; an RCMP officer who uses her rough and tumble sense of humour to function in a hyper-masculine world; and a housewife learning yoga who is trying to find a balance between her inner life and the demands of her needy family life – each bring deep emotion and humour to the show. Riml’s writing has been seen previously at the Belfry, with Sexy Laundry in 2003, and Rage during the inaugural SPARK Festival in 2009. Riml, a former advertising copywriter, creates realistic and empathetic portraits of ordinary people. Her work has been been produced in Britain, South Africa, the U.S. and across Canada. Sexy Laundry premiered in German in Berlin in January 2010. She was nominated for the 2008 Siminovitch Prize. Tickets for on the edge are $23 to $38. Secondary school students get 50 per cent off and there is 25 per cent off for university and college students. Tickets are available at 250-385-6815 or online at tickets.belfry.bc.ca. The show runs from Jan. 24 to Feb. 26, Tuesday
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Have you ever wondered how a pinhole camera is made? See nature through the eyes of a photographer. Enjoy the Royal BC Museum’s newest exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and then try making your own camera, developing sun prints, and coming up with wacky captions for your photos. Sunday, Jan. 29, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Royal BC Museum. The event is included with admission or membership.
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With a great location and good foundation, sometimes what’s needed to make an older house a comfortable, functional home is a fresh, contemporary approach. And after bringing home several local awards for this Victoria renovation, interior designer Jenny Martin is hoping that approach will also win gold at the provincial Georgie Awards. A finalist in the Best Residential Renovation $300,000 - $499,999 category, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. awards will be presented Feb. 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. In approaching the local renovation, the homeowners were looking for an updated look for their 1960s-era Rockland townhome and what initially started as a refreshing of their interior turned into a significant renovation, recalls Martin. Enjoying good bones, the 2,360-square-foot home featured main-floor living with the master suite and living spaces downstairs and the two additional bedrooms upstairs. However, the decor was dated and, as was typical of the time, the rooms were small, with some unique layout challenges – such as having to walk through the bathroom to get to the closet. Creating a home that worked for entertaining was a key focus, so removing walls helped Martin open up the floorplan, allowing ease of movement and letting the ample natural light from large windows and skylights flood throughout.
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“It is a lot more spacious,” Martin says. In addition to being named a finalist for the provincial Georgie Awards, the project was a double winner at this year’s CARE Awards, hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Associations of Vancouver Island. Martin took home the gold for Best Bathroom over 175 sq. ft., with Swiftsure Woodworkers, and Best Interior – Residential 1,500 – 2,500 sq. ft. Continued next page
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Large windows and an open layout flood the home with natural light. Continued from previous page The spectacular, contemporary ensuite was tripled in size and updated with the latest features and modern design, highlighted by a stunning standalone, walk-in shower – Martin’s favourite feature, along with the sitelines to the master bedroom and private garden outside. Tucked into an alcove is a large standalone tub, perfect for relaxing, while dual floating vanities are striking focal points, with large mirrors surrounded by quarter-cut teak, chosen for its linear grain.Complementing the contemporary lines are natural colours and materials, such as the natural stone tile and
pebble shower floor. Continuing the modern feel in the main living area, Martin expanded the footprint of the kitchen and added dual islands for elegant, easy entertaining. Full-height cabinetry, a combination of dark, horizontal grain and warm white, offer ample storage and clean lines, softened by the natural tones in the backsplash and granite counter, and the brushed stainless steel hardware and appliances. Drawing the eye throughout the open floorplan, Lapacho hardwood “really added some punch with the vibrancy of its colour and the grain,” Martin says.
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noon family skate (12:30 p.m.) and VIGSA Multiple Sclerosis Charity Hockey Game (1:15 p.m.), followed by a gala auction, dinner and dance from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Westin Bear Mountain Hotel. FMI: Michelle, 778-426-3346 or michellekeenlyside@gm ail.com 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 250-598-0207 Feb. 4 to 6 – Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society exhibits in the annual Hobby Show at Westshore Town Centre, with model ships on display and in action under radio-control in the club’s portable pool. Talk with members and vote for their favourite vessel. FMI: 250385-9552. Feb. 11 – Third annual Cardiac Café, all about women and heart disease, our No. 1 killer, 10 a.m. to noon, UVic’s David Strong Building. Registration $10, incl. coffee and heart-smart breakfast goodies. FMI: 250-472-4747 or www.uvcs.uvic.ca/aspnet/Course/ Detail/?code=HPHE221 Feb. 11 – For the Love of Africa Society fundraising concert at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre, “Sounds of Motown,” featuring the Vic High Rhythm & Blues Band, plus silent auction, appies and no host bar. Tickets $35, available online at www.fortheloveofafrica. org or from 250-891-0762. Send your non-profit events to jblyth@telus.net
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A week prior to Sunday’s AllStar Classic at Pearkes Arena, rookie Liam Sproule of the Saanich Braves wasn’t even scheduled to play. Sproule sparked a chippy afternoon when the 17-year-old defenceman fought Dixon Wing of Campbell River in the fouron-four prospects game. Stick work, body checks and various other pleasantries were shared in both games, particularly in the day’s main event, the All-Star Classic. “These guys play each other four, five, six times a year, and
they don’t like to lose,” said Cougars coach Mark Van Helvoirt, who coached the South to a 7-6 shootout victory. “I thought it was well played, fairly clean and competitive. Some guys aren’t there because they score goals. They bring other intangibles and they’re trying to showcase their skills.” As for Sproule, he added an assist and was the South’s MVP of the prospect game, though the North prevailed 6-4. Oceanside’s Taylor Grabowski was MVP for the North. Sproule was a late addition in place of fellow Braves defenceman Brandon Parmar, who was promoted to Jaden Schmeisser’s spot. The latter is now committed full-time to the Victoria Grizzlies. Sproule’s fight was applauded by the bloodthirsty guest coach of the South Team, Robin Farrell
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Nanaimo’s Jamie Arbanas, left, and Chris Merriman, right, trap Gorge’s Leighton Lepine during a VISL Div. 1 game in Nanaimo on Jan. 15.
Gorge trapped in rebuild The rebuild has begun for Burnside area club Gorge FC. The team suffered its latest growing pain, a 2-1 loss to Nanaimo United on Sunday. It was Nanaimo’s first win over Gorge since September 2008. Following last year’s silver medal at nationals, Gorge experienced a mass exodus of its core players from the last decade. The team went from being one of the oldest, to one of the youngest, teams in the Vancouver Island Soccer League. Meanwhile, Cowichan FC (11-2-1) and Gordon Head (10-2-1) are poised to win the Div. 1 table. Cowichan had patiently played
second fiddle to Gorge in recent seasons, until finally winning the Jackson Cup in 2011, after losing in the final to Gorge in 2010. Gordon Head came close last year and currently boasts the league’s top scorer, Patrick Nelson, with 18 goals. Gordon Head hosts Gorge tonight (Jan. 20) at Tyndall Park at 7 p.m.. Bays Utd. and Lakehill meet at Finlayson at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Cowichan visits Juan de Fuca at Bear Mountain Stadium at 6 p.m., while Nanaimo hosts Prospect Lake at 7 p.m. Games are subject to cancellation due to field conditions. sports@vicnews.com
An angel off the field, high school football star Terrell Davis is now a devil on it. The Mount Douglas Rams senior has, known for his friendly demeanour, officially signed a full scholarship deal to play football with the Arizona State Sun Devils in the NCAA. Davis’ previous commitment to the Washington State Cougars was recently nullified when the Cougars coaching staff was replaced. Arizona has also replaced its coaching staff, however, and brought in former Cougars co-defensive co-ordinator Chris Ball as an assistant coach. Ball immediately recruited Davis for the second time this season. “Terrell is a gifted athlete, a great young man and is well deserving of
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CAREY RD. area, 2 bdrm bsmt, laundry, all utils incl’d, $1100, (Immed) 250-386-8365
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
C. SAANICH, 1 bdrm bsmt, all utils incl, priv ent, shared W/D, N/S, N/P, $750/mo, avail immed, call 250-213-8852. GLANFORD: FEB. 1. 1100 sqft 2 bdrm, quiet/bright. Reno kitch & bdrm closet. w/d, full bath, storage, priv entr., sm yrd, near bus, amens. NS/NP, $1030, ht, h/w, hydro/internet incl’d. Refs. 250-704-0197
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
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $930/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing. 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. ROCKLAND AREA Apt, large 1 bdrm, incls heat & hot water, $800/mo. Avail immed. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.
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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 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
LANGFORD: BRIGHT, new 1 bdrm. Lvl entry. W/D, NS/NP. $800. incl. utils (250)220-8750 OCEAN VIEW. Elk Lake area. 2 bdrm, grnd level, all inclusive. W/D, 2 parking spots. $1200./mo. 250-588-2756.
TRANSPORTATION DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COLWOOD CORNERS: Upper 4plex, 3bdrm, F/S, W/D, $1200/mo. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call 250-590-9641, 250-415-5286
HOMES FOR RENT SIDNEY- 2006 1 level 3 bdrm, 2 bath executive home attached dbl garage, like new cond., $2500 incld’s lawn services. Call (250)652-7707.
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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
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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
SPRING CLEANING/Gardening. Hardworking reliable lady. Excellent ref’s. 250-514-5105.
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
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NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.
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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. I’M YOUR man for all types of Renovations. 28 years experience. Call Phil 250-595-3712. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
CLEANING SERVICES ANNA’S CARPET CLEANING Truck Mounted, Bond, Insured Winter Special! 250-886-9492
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 AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. DRYWALL, BOARDING, taping & ceiling coves.. 30+ yrs exp. Call (250)812-5485.
ELECTRICAL
AUNTIE MESS CLEANING. Reliable, efficient, honest, 40 years exp, seniors discount. $20/hr. Call 250-634-1077.
250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779
HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.
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.
GARDENING 10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming. Hauling. 250-479-6495. DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.
Stratas & Commercial Contracts - Property Maintenance Professional & Guaranteed work
778-678-2524
IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com
OVERGROWN GARDEN? Cleanups. Pruning roses, fruit tree, hedges. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HAULING AND SALVAGE
A1 -DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, repairs, gutter guard, power washing, window washing, roof de-mossing. Free no obligation est. 250-889-5794.
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543.
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.
HOME REPAIRS HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 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
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LANDSCAPING
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.
HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603 AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.
AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, tree pruning, winter clean, pwr wash, snow rmvl. 882-3129
250-888-JUNK www.888junk.com
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.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 PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.
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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.
KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.
Peacock Painting
MOVING & STORAGE 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. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance
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FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.
A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
TREE SERVICES
WINDOW CLEANING
LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.
PRESSURE WASHING
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DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, January 20, 2012
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
Real Estate Victoria
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
OPENHOUSES
Published Every Thursday
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2745 Avebury Ave., $549,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
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107-75 Songhees, $850,000 pg. 8
23-60 Dallas, $479,900
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Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Alison Stoodley, 250-477-1100
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
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Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
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1643 St. Francis Wood, $849,000
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303-930 Yates, $289,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
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Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
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Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
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Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
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Saturday & Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
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Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Deidra Junghans 250 474-6003
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Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 1
pg. 6
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
pg. 15
pg. 1
4605 Boulderwood Dr, $789,000 pg. 24
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663
44-2070 Amelia Ave, $279,900
pg. 13
pg. 14
pg. 13
pg. 14
212-4480 Chatterton, $469,900 pg. 31
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 8
pg. 24
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 5
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577
pg. 15
1827 Leabrook Pl, $675,000 pg. 26
24-4630 Lochside Dr, $579,900 pg. 12
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
pg. 15
pg. 24
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
pg. 15
1886 McTavish Rd., $519,000
pg. 24
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333
pg. 15
pg. 20
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124
pg. 20
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124
pg. 20
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 21
9336 Maryland Dr., $439,900
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 9
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
pg. 19
210 Lagoon Rd, 455,000 pg. 18
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141
969 Glen Willow, $499,000 pg. 20
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Chris Marrie, 250 920-8463
pg. 19
563 Brant Pl., $624,900 pg. 29
8769 Cordero Cres., $679,000
1255 Glynn, $529,000
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
3019 Dornier, $364,900 pg. 29
3072 Mallard Ave., $619,000
741 Jasmine, $489,000
102-820 Short St., $364,900 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Ryan, 250-477-1100
10922 Inwood, $719,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton,250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Tony Elwell, 250-384-8124
pg. 19
304-611 Brookside, $219,000 pg. 18
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250 656-0131
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,049,000
Saturday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
2798 Lakeshore, $599,900 pg. 20
6265 Springlea Rd, $599,000
Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911 pg. 14
2186 Stone Gate, $664,900
3306 Hazelwood Rd., $449,000 pg. 10
8545 Bourne Terr., $684,800
Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ken Lorenz, 250-888-3434
212-1009 McKenzie, $199,900
4520 Rithetwood, $799,000
404-898 Vernon Ave, $244,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033
pg. 15
pg. 19
3314 Hazelwood Rd., $515,000 pg. 8
202-1196 Sluggett Rd., $259,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
pg. 19
2794 Lakeshore, $492,000 pg. 20
406-9809 Seaport Pl.
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353 pg. 15
pg. 9
2310 Weiler Ave., $499,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608 pg. 8
Sunday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty John Byrne, 250-383-1500
#231-2245 James White, $234,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 19
3410 Turnstone Dr, $424,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton,250-477-5353
3401 Clovelly Court, $569,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
2452 Sooke Rd, $299,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
pg. 13
pg. 20
640 Strandlund Ave, $419,500
28-2070 Amelia Ave.
3229 Cedar Hill Rd.
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
pg. 18
3310 Hazelwood Rd., $499,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124
pg. 14
223-1680 Poplar, $159,900
38-909 Admirals Rd., $384,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Andrew Holenchuk 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay 250 217-5091
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003
4971 Dustin, $849,888
934 Craigflower, $449,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124
pg. 18
pg. 30
874 Pepin Cres, $449,500
2036 Saltair, $775,000
952 Lyall St., $360,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250 656-0131
536 Crossandra, $329,900
4028 Shelbourne St
pg. 11
pg. 20
8600 East Saanich, $599,000
210-3180 Albina, $209,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Matthew Oldroyd, 250-388-5882
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
633 Jolly, $495,000
4582 Seawood Terr, $799,000
301-520 Foster St., $224,900
3520 Upper Te, $939,900 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100
Sunday 1:30-3:00 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards 250-477-9947
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Northstar Rossana Klampfer 250 217-5278
pg. 26
303-1400 Newport, $254,900
4-797 Tyee Rd., $309,900
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Tracy Fozzard 250 744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Laidlaw 250 474-4800
2065 Avondale,
Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
pg. 13
204-1005 Mckenzie, $174,900
743 Rockheights Ave.
2229 Windsor, $895,000
233 Superior, $579,000
Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-9600
pg. 26
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Deedrie Ballard, 250-744-3301
#2-959 Stelly’s Cross, $499,900
356 Sparton Rd., $685,000
4-5110 Cordova Bay, $525,000
pg. 6
3362 Henderson, $795,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Steve Alford 250-477-7291
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 477-5353
4343 Cedar Hill, $559,500
pg. 11
2-1315 Gladstone Ave., $369,000
Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
Sunday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Roger Jones 250 361-9838
Saturday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Paulette Marsollier, 250-888-3297 Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
3021 Spring Bay Rd., $1,050,000
401-1012 Pakington St, $315,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Veronica Crha 250-384-8124
pg. 1
37-1506 Admirals, $169,900
103-827 North Park, $249,900 Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
pg. 6
1550 Rowan St., $429,000
6 Governors Point, $628,000
401-1040 Southgate $359,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663
pg. 12
13-949 Pemberton, $499,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate
4126 Santa Anita, $509,900
4173 Buckingham, $684,000
pg. 8
301-50 Songhees, $549,000
2-1012 Terrace, $359,000
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Tracy Fozzard 250 744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Realty Sophia Briggs, 250-418-5569
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gordon Tews 250 744-3301
5042 Wesley Rd., $610,000
1636 Pinewood Ave, $649,000
1001 Foul Bay Rd, $860,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
309 Kingston, $769,000
N1106-737 Humboldt, $795,000
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033
pg. 8
2657 Cedar Hill Rd., $519,900
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gordon Tews 250 744-3301
687 Island, $1,139,000
307-797 Tyee Rd., $299,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
pg. 25
14-60 Dallas Rd., $599,000
110-379 Tyee Rd, $189,900
Sunday 1-3 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 11
1020 Richardson
3030 Doncaster Rd., $469,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250 656-0131
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
203-1005 McKenzie, $212,500
2213 Windsor Rd., $869,900
601-636 Montreal, $649,000
1446 Fairfield, $869,000 Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stacey Dewhurst 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Patricia Parkins, 250-385-2033
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton 250-477-7291
405-105 Gorge Rd E., $399,900
1016 Craigdarroch, $725,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
pg. 9
604-75 Songhees, $698,000
2205 Victor, $439,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram 250 385-2033
205-2095 Oak Bay, $219,000
101-104 Dallas, $450,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
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. 19-25 edition of
1121 Fort, $183,900
3-828 Rupert Terrace
Page 23
This Weekend’s
Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
week beginning January 19, 2012
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200
pg. 19
3334 Myles Mansell Rd., $449,000 pg. 29
Sunday 12-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-360-6683
pg. 21
OPEN HOUSES CONT’D PG 26
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OPENHOUSES
This Weekend’s
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Published Every Thursday 3326 Blueberry, $379,900
662 Goldstream Ave., $249,900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 19
Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
pg. 9
Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
2433 Prospector Way, $679,000
119-2733 Peatt Rd, $374,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
pg. 19
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Jan. 19-25 edition of
804 Gannet Crt, $485,900 Saturday 12-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
16-3095 Cliffs Rd, $349,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-9600
pg. 19
5575 Medberry Close, $689,000
3-515 Mount View, $320,000
103-2645 Millstream, $369,000
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Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
pg. 20
Friday-Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
103-996 Wild Ridge pg. 6
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
pg. 22
2294 Church Hill Dr., $447,000 pg. 21
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doug Munro 250 744-3301
pg. 28
3095 Cliffs Rd, $359,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-9600
pg. 28
957 Shawnigan Lake, $319,900 pg. 21
Thurs & Fri 1-4, Sat & Sun 11-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Daniel Weiss 250 383-1500
pg. 27
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