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School district scrambles for space in wake of baby boom Edward Hill News staff
A West Shore baby boom has prompted the Sooke School District to make room for a wave of young kids at John Stubbs Memorial school. The district is shifting Grade 9 from John Stubbs to Belmont secondary starting next September, and is opening a French immersion stream at Millstream elementary. The move will clear space at the dual elementary-middle school in Colwood, which along with Lakewood and Happy Valley schools, is facing overcrowding pressure due to a high birthrate on the West Shore. John Stubbs currently hosts six kindergarten classes, twice as many as last year. District officials say over the next five years, that demographic bulge won’t change. “If you look at the preschool aged kids over the next five years, the numbers are significant,” said Jim Cambridge, superintendent for SD 62. “The school will be overcapacity very quickly. The way to accommodate that is to move Grade 9s. It takes the pressure off.” SD 62 officials became aware of the baby boom over Christmas while updating enrollment projections linked to planning the two new West Shore high schools. In 2010, West Shore municipalities which feed into SD 62 had 600 births. In 2011 that jumped to 800. “We said ‘wow that’s a big jump,’” Cambridge said. “We knew we had a lot of K kids, but we’ve got a lot more young kids than expected. Now we’ve got to make space.” The district added 27 classrooms through additions to four schools and installed modular classrooms at six schools last year, but with full-day Kindergarten and plenty of tots in pipeline, classroom space remains at a premium. PLEASE SEE: Belmont school, Page A7
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Cleaning up Colwood Anti-tagging campaign puts pressure on graffiti vandals Edward Hill News staff
To Phil Williams, graffiti tags might as well be photo ID. Under the Six Mile bridge, he sees evidence of one tagger who is under investigation, and a spray-painted mark of another young man well known to Victoria police. A third larger piece has the signature of a graffiti artist who Williams knows moved to Saskatchewan. “I see familiar tags all the time,” said Williams, a Colwood bylaw officer. “This place is out of my jurisdiction, but it’s great to gather intelligence.”
While technically in View Royal, Williams photographs new graffiti under the bridge for his growing database of tags, built up over the last four months. He’s a man on a mission to quash graffiti and tagging in Colwood. Colwood launched a concerted antigraffiti program in October in the wake of extensive tagging on signs and buildings throughout the community last year. The City hired Williams, a former Langford bylaw officer and anti-tagging guru who helped that city build unprecedented civil lawsuits against two graffiti vandals. In Colwood to date, Williams has
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Fire halls seek a few good volunteers West Shore FDs working to recruit people to protect communities Charla Huber News staff
Fire departments across the West Shore are seeking more firefighters after a number of volunteers left for career departments, among other reasons. Five firefighters from View Royal Fire Rescue moved on to career positions and now the department needs to find replacements. “I am excited for them,” said View Royal fire Chief Paul Hurst. “It shows we are obviously putting together a good fire department.” The other main reasons why firefighters may leave a department is retirement and moving out of the community. It is a common practice for volunteer fire departments to require all volunteers live within the respective municipality. Firefighters working in career departments can live in anywhere. “There are firefighters in Vancouver who live in Kelowna,” Hurst remarked. In View Royal some firefighters have been allowed to volunteer at the department because they work in the municipality and can attend calls during the day. “We can only take so many to do this because otherwise we would have no one at night,”
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Colwood volunteer firefighters Craig Twidale, with help from Lieut. Tim Hamblin, spreads foam on a grass fire near Nobhill Road and the Galloping Goose trail in September. All West Shore fire departments are seeking more volunteers. Hurst said. View Royal works hard to ensure it has enough volunteers to cover evening calls, but for rural communities such as Highlands and Metchosin, they have to ensure they have enough volunteers during the day. “We are always looking for more firefighters,” said Highlands deputy fire chief Dean Ford. “It’s the daytime staff that is the hardest to fill up.” Highlands is ideally looking for a minimum of four but as many as 10 could be brought on board. A number of members retired
and others moved out the district. Many of the firefighters Highlands are renters and don’t stay in the district long term, Ford said. “We are looking for anyone healthy who wants to help their community,” he said. “People who work all different types of shifts are nice to have on (board),” added Metchosin fire Chief Stephanie Dunlop. Her department is looking for about five new members. “More and more of our firefighters work from home or on shift work,” she said, which means
they are availably for the day shift, traditionally the hardest shift to fill with volunteers. “We want people who have a strong community base and want to help out the community,” Dunlop said. Langford Fire Rescue is seeking six volunteers, two for each fire hall. Aside from fitting the criteria and passing skills tests for the position, assistant chief Scott Davidson said they also must live close to the fire halls. Each candidate can only apply to the fire hall they live nearest to.
“The closer proximity to the station the better chance of getting in. It’s all do to with response time,” Davidson said. “A good candidate would live near the station.” Colwood Fire Rescue has just brought on four new firefighters on, but “are going to be looking for more,” said Colwood fire Chief Russ Cameron. Departments are selective on who they accept. In Colwood, Cameron is looking for someone who eager to make a commitment for at least five years. “We are looking for the right volunteer,” he said. “It’s a significant time commitment with both training and call response. “It’s a lifestyle, not just a hobby.” Dunlop has been a volunteer firefighter for the past 17 years, with 12 years working in Metchosin. “I have pride in my community and I love what I do,” Dunlop said. “It gives me a sense of purpose and I love giving back to the community I serve.” All volunteers with each department are trained and are continually upgrading their skills. Dunlop has seen many young people join departments as volunteers and move on to becoming career firefighters. “It’s a great opportunity if you are not sure where you want to go in life,” she said. All volunteer firefighters must be at least 19 years old, have a clean driving record. Applicants will undergo fitness tests and an assessment process. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
Detached suites divide Metchosin Council moves on drafting bylaw to legalize suites Charla Huber News staff
Metchosin council is moving forward on the legalization of detached secondary suites, but the issue continues to drive division within the community. Council has passed a motion to direct staff to write a draft land-use bylaw to legalize the suites, under specific guidelines. “We are doing this in a phased approach,” said Coun. Bob Gramigna. “The first part is based on the referendum question.” During November’s municipal election, Metchosin residents voted on a non-binding referendum question on whether or not to legalize the detached secondary suites. About 53 per cent voted in favour — 968 said yes and 887 were opposed. The question included stipulations, including that detached suites would need to be on a lot
size of 0.8 hectares or larger, and be at least 15 metres from the principle dwelling and property lines. At Monday’s council meeting, Coun. Moralea Milne suggested suites should only be allowed when the landowner lives on the property, to have the area inspected to ensure there is only one suite per lot, and for it to have solar hot water and night sky friendly lighting. Coun. Jo Mitchell wants to have staff look into options for fees to cover all the cost of detached suites so it doesn’t get passed onto the tax payer. Both councillors suggestions will be considered as the bylaw written. The first draft is expected in March. Phase 1 of implementing Metchosin’s detached suite bylaw includes creating the detailed regulations and definition of a legal detached suite, based on the referendum question. Metchosin will also work on identifying and tracking the use of existing accessory buildings on residential properties. Council wants to ensure accessory buildings aren’t being con-
verted into suites without permission, Gramigna said. When that is complete, council will move to Phase 2 where it will look at legalizing existing suites, how to enforce the policies and to create a detached suites registry. About 100 people attended a planning and zoning committee meeting on Jan. 16, where public participation stretched to 1.5 hours.
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The issue was on the council agenda, Jan. 23 and about 10 people spoke during public participation. Some residents are concerned about detached suites bringing more people into the district and causing policing and municipal costs to rise. Some think the narrow margin of victory for the “yes” side doesn’t give council clear direction. Others are concerned Metchosin won’t be
able to properly monitor detached suites, leading to a proliferation of new residents. Many people used the term “divided community.” “Metchosin is a very involved community and people care especially when it comes to land use,” said Gramigna, chair of the planning and zoning committee. “What’s important is to be consistent and fair. I strive for transparency, clarity and understanding, but understanding doesn’t always mean acceptance.” Jim MacPherson, Metchosin resident and treasurer of the Association for the Protection of Rural Metchosin, a group opposed to detached suites, hopes council creates policies for effective enforcement. “I do accept the results of the referendum. Now the council has to make certain rules for construction,” he said. For instance, he want council to ensure homes with detached suites have a single driveway. “Even though subdivision isn’t allowed now, in the longer term with a new council (it may be),” MacPherson said.
Underwear ‘bulge’ leads to drug bust Saanich police say an “awkward bulge” in a Langford man’s pants led to a drug seizure last week. Saanich officers recognized a 21-year-old Langford man when he pulled into the Mac’s store at Craigflower and Admirals at 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 19. A known offender, the officers knew the man was violating a court-imposed curfew. They spotted a drug pipe in his pants and he was arrested. In cells at the Saanich police department, an officer conducting a search found an unusual “bulge” in the boxer shorts of the suspect, said Sgt. Dean Jantzen, which turned out to be a pill bottle containing packets of cocaine and meth. The Langford man is facing charges of possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking. editor@goldstreamgazette. com
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Fish control timing of Craigflower bridge rebuild Kyle Slavin News staff
Municipal engineers are at the mercy of the fish in the Gorge Waterway, complicating plans to build the new Craigflower Bridge. Because of a herring run in the spring and a salmon run in the fall, construction on the bridge’s replacement can only happen in the few months that make up the window between runs. “It’s important to meet our (timeline) targets, because we’re only allowed in the water for a short period of time,” said Jim Hemstock, director of engineering for Saanich. “We have to start (construction) June 1 or we’re in trouble. We have to get the piles drilled and the piers constructed, then they can pretty much work above the water.” Saanich council is expected to discuss the conceptual design of the bridge at its next meeting on Feb. 6. View Royal council, which shares ownership of the bridge with Saanich, has approved the design and the option to close the bridge completely during construction. On Thursday, Saanich’s planning, transportation and economic development committee approved the bridge, understanding that the project needs to keep moving for-
ward to stay on schedule. The next step, Hemstock said, entails more comprehensive work on the bridge and connecting roads, looking at cost estimates and creating a traffic management plan. An open house where the public can view the final plans is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 22. Come April, Hemstock hopes to have full project approval from both councils, so a request for proposals can go out to seek a builder to start June 1. But some feel the expedited timeline is too fast, and that details needing attention are being overlooked. “If you talked to us beforehand, we would’ve told you how infrastructure like this affects the whole community, not just one area,” said Rob Wickson, president of the Gorge-Tillicum Community Association, referring to higher speeds and more neighbourhood traffic. The community is also upset about the three-lane design, he said — no option was ever put to the community to keep it at two lanes. Saanich and View Royal should instead look at ways to reduce traffic on the bridge and keep it two lanes, he said. The current bridge is 10 metres wide. The proposed design will more than double its width to 22.5 metres. Besides three vehicle traffic lanes, the
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Herring anglers fish off Craigflower bridge during the spring run. Replacing the bridge means working in a tight window between fish runs. bridge is slated to include wide bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. There’ll also be spots for herring anglers to fish off the side of the bridge.
The current plan, if approved, would see the bridge shut down completely for an estimated six months during construction. This would be the most efficient way to work, Hemstock said, rather than providing an alternating single lane of traffic to drivers. Ongoing discussions are looking at ways to accommodate pedestrians during the bridge’s closure, including the possibility of using a water taxi. Saanich is also looking at simultaneously replacing sewer infrastructure along Gorge Road, between Admirals and Tillicum roads, during the bridge construction. That would require Gorge Road to be shut down completely, too. “There’s an advantage to doing it at the same time as the bridge closure, because of the reduction in traffic impact,” said Sean Elliott, senior sewer infrastructure technologist with Saanich. Replacing the nearly 80-year-old Craigflower Bridge with the proposed span is estimated to cost $10.8 million, of which $10 million will be paid for through a federal gas tax grant. Saanich will cover 60 per cent of the remaining bill, with View Royal covering the rest. Updates on the project are available at www.saanich.ca/services/roads/craigflower.html. Feedback on the project can be emailed to admiralsroad@saanich.ca.
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View Royal mulls lowering municipal taxes for business Sam Van Schie News staff
View Royal is considering lowering the portion of municipal taxes collected from businesses in time for its 2012 budget talks. Currently business owners in View Royal are taxed about four times the rate charged for a residential property of the same assessed value. The Town has the third largest gap between business and residential rates in the Capital Region (behind North Saanich and Metchosin) and the 15th largest in the province. Director of finance Kathleen Day said there are many reasons a business should be expected to pay more than a residential property owner. “Businesses ... have more ability to pay. They’re in the community to generate revenue,” she said. “Like with income tax, there’s the philosophy that people who make more should pay more.” But according to the lobby group Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the tax businesses pay shouldn’t be more than double the residen-
tial rate. View Royal’s finance department issued a report on what it would take to meet that target. Business taxes account for a quarter of View Royal’s annual revenue. If the business rate was two times the residential rate, it would leave a $600,000 hole in its budget, which would require a 14 per cent residential tax hike to make up. The report also suggested several intermediary options, such as bringing the business tax ratio down to 3.5 per cent which would trigger a 2.8 per cent increase in residential taxes to maintain the budget at 2011 levels. The Town could also reduce services to make up for the shortfall. At its Jan. 11 meeting, Town council discussed the report, but didn’t make a recommendation of what option to pursue. “We’ll look at again during budget planning,” Mayor Graham Hill said. Couns. Heidi Rast and John Rogers both expressed interest in charging businesses less. “This is something we could do to attract more business,” Rast said. “It could be part of
our economic development plan.” Generally business tax is adjusted year-to-year to reflect market values of a business property compared to a residential one. But between 2007 and 2009, there was no adjustment in the rate, despite the value of businesses increasing faster than residential properties. This resulted in businesses paying an increasingly higher proportion of the total taxes collected in the Town. For business owner Barb Fetherstonhaugh, a reduction in business tax couldn’t come at a better time. Her business, Pete’s Tent and Awning, has been faced with tough times. “Between the economic downturn and the effects of construction on Island Highway, and soon Craigflower bridge, it’s getting harder to run a business in View Royal,” she said, noting that being located on the newly upgraded Island Highway also contributed to the assessed value of her business leaping up 10 per cent this year. “A lot of business owners won’t speak out about this, but I’ve spoken to many who are facing the same problems.”
Belmont school makes space for Grade 9 Continued from Page A1
John Stubbs principal Garry Manhas said the number of Kindergarten classes this year unexpectedly shot up — 98 tots entered K in 2011 versus about 60 the year before. “It’s a considerable jump,” Manhas said. “And demographics for the district indicate it will continue. “All the elementary classes are being used,” he added, “even after the addition was put on.” Opening a French immersion stream at Millstream school in north Langford should also take some pressure off John Stubbs, the primary French immersion school for elementary and middle grades. In September, Millstream will
offer a K French immersion class, and will add a new grade each year until Grade 5. The popularity of French immersion has doubled in the past few years — 10 per cent of SD 62 kids are in that program. In September, Belmont will add 75 to 80 students from John Stubbs, which who take up about three classrooms of space. The high school has about 1,400 students this year. Principal Carl Repp said Belmont is happy to welcome Grade 9 students and has the room to fit them in. The school received two portable classrooms last year and isn’t at capacity, he said. “We have the room. Adding 80 students won’t affect us much,” Repp said. “Growth has dramatically increased primar-
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he review of the Coastal Ferry Act released this week reminds us that Vancouver Island has had an ever-evolving relationship with the 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’s 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 it’s 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 boats. Ridership is already down as fares have jumped dramatically in the last decade and Macatee says increases will keep happening for the 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 re-think what we want from the ferry service. Islanders make up a quarter of the province’s population and are the main users of ferries. Before the government established B.C. Ferries in 1960, passengers and freight were transported by various private concerns. In many ways it was the advent of the age of automobiles that made the mini-ocean-liners and freighters 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 means paying less. Others have no problem coughing up more for fine food and nature interpreters. There are also other options for travel — including airlines that could make an argument for a slice of the province’s pie. 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 email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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he B.C. Ferry Commission has year on one hand. And I used to be spent the past several months the type of person — back when I moved to the Island eight years ago reviewing the affordability of and could get a walk-on the 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. There aren’t a lot of Sam Van Schie memorized. Now, if I need to go ways to bring down the Slice of Life 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’s 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. •
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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 Kootenays where, by the way, ferries are still provinciallyowned (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
‘Ferries should follow the airline industry in trying to maximize profits.’
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Canada must set example for the world T
This approach was modelled he Kyoto Protocol is an on the successful 1987 Montreal international treaty, not Protocol to protect merely a docuthe ozone layer. In that ment signed by a forprotocol, industrialized mer prime minister. It countries took on emiswas ratified by a vote sion targets in the first in the House of Comphase, while developing mons. countries could actually If Canada legally increase emissions. withdraws, it will be Subsequent agreethe first time in our hisments within the Montory we have ever withtreal Protocol brought drawn from a global all countries to phase treaty. Elizabeth May out ozone depleting Contrary to often Guest Comment substances. repeated claims, Under Kyoto, the China, India and Bradeveloping countries took on the zil are in the Kyoto Protocol. Of commitment to reduce emissions all countries on Earth, only the in a more general way. Brazil has United States has not ratified Kyoto. The element of truth in the done far more than Canada without specific targets. So too have distortion is that the first Kyoto India and China. commitment period, 2008-2012, Another misunderstanding is by design, required industrialized the idea that Canada would owe countries to hit specific targets anything in penalties. There are and deadlines.
no penalties under Kyoto. (If you want to read the text for yourself, you can find it on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change website). The claims by Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent that we would be exposed to huge costs was carefully worded to avoid a lie, but clearly was designed to mislead. Kent speaks of the “costs of compliance.” Canada is clearly not in compliance. We are 34 per cent above the 2012 target we pledged to achieve back in 1997. So, hypothetically, if we were suddenly to decide we wanted to meet the 2012 target Prime Minister Stephen Harper repudiated back in 2006, when he cancelled all programs to reach the Kyoto target, it would only be possible through buying credits. Sure, it might cost the $14 billion Kent has claimed, but no
one in their right mind would do that, and there is nothing in the Kyoto Protocol to force Canada to spend a dime. Another common myth is that renewable energy gets loads of subsidies while fossil fuel pays its own way. According to the International Energy Agency, fossil fuels receive over $300 billion per year globally, while renewables receive one tenth that amount. Having participated in climate negotiations since 1990, as well as in the ozone negotiations in 1987, I am very familiar with the ins and outs of the agreements. In Durban, South Africa, last month, the nations within Kyoto decided to undertake a second commitment period. These commitments will begin when the first phase of Kyoto ends on December 31, 2012. As of January 1, 2013, most of the industrialized world, but no
longer representing most of the pollution, is committed to further reduce emissions to 25 to 40 per cent below 1990 levels by either 2017 or 2020 (completion date still under negotiation.) China insisted in Durban that in order for it to take on specific targets and deadlines, a second phase of Kyoto was required. In order to get China, India and Brazil to take on targets, the most significant way Canada could help would be to rescind our letter of intention to withdraw from Kyoto and negotiate a new target that we could reach by 2017 or 2020. As a proud Canadian, I look forward to our nation accepting our responsibilities once again and playing a constructive role in the crucial effort to control greenhouse gas emissions. Elizabeth.May@parl.gc.ca —Elizabeth May (Green Party) is the MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands.
LETTERS Plenty of evidence pot laws not working Re: Metchosin weighs in on legalizing pot, News, Jan. 18, 2012. The International Centre for Science in Drug Policy's latest report demonstrates the clear failure of U.S. cannabis prohibition. It supports the call for evidence-based models to legalize and regulate the use of cannabis. The report has already received the support and endorsement of the British Medical Journal, one of the world’s most influential medical journals which has published a commentary in support of the report's findings, and more than 60 of the ICSDP's scientific network members from 30 countries and that support is growing. Wayne Phillips Educators For Sensible Drug Policy Hamilton, Ont.
View Royal needs to watch taxpayer money I am concerned about recent spending by View Royal. Why do we need 10 highly paid administrators and staff for a town of less than 10,000 residents? Why did the Town spend $15,000 for a “Fire Hall needs analysis” in December 2007 and then ignore the recommendations regarding location and response times? Why did the Town pay near $2.4 million, borrowed dollars for a collection of sites? Was the $544,000 spent on another new fire truck really necessary? Also, why did we spend thousands of dollars putting a permanent chain link fence completely around a vacant lot for the proposed new fire station when they will have to breach it for proposed construction? If we are to have a new fire hall, then it behooves View Royal council to be more forthcoming with information supporting the project including why properties already owned by the Town were not suitable, cost effectiveness of own department versus support agreements from adjacent
municipalities, and ramifications of possible municipal amalgamation/regional protective services as to the location and need for a new station in View Royal. These are hard financial times for many people and I hope all levels of local government can do better with this year’s budget; either reduce taxes or, at the worst, have no increase in residential taxes. Most of all let them not waste taxpayer’s money on unnecessary, nice-to-have or frivolous expenditures. Jim Powell View Royal
Feds not spreading wealth enough Instead of making 99 per cent of Canadian citizens happy, the government is choosing to cater to the one per cent. Wages of well-paid Canadians went up last year about 24 per cent. Lower paying jobs saw an increase of about 1.4 per cent. So, to make this one per cent happier, the government decided to make more well-paying jobs by spending $33 billion on construction of non-combat ships. What benefit is there for the majority of Canadians from all of that money spent? Does anyone remember the B.C. fast ferry dilemma, or the billions of dollars spent on useless submarines, that are still sitting in the shipyards after so many years? But I guess if the money is cut out from medical, police forces, and other necessities, the government can collect enough to support the well-paid jobs. Stefan Mieczkowski Langford
Is David Suzuki a good example of green living? Re: Northern Gateway, profit vs. environment, Science Matters, Jan. 13, 2012. I salute David Suzuki’s bringing awareness of the environmental issues to us. However I was taught to lead by example. What kind of example does he show us? He travels by car and airplane and I suspect lives in a home that depends
on fossil fuels to some extent. I would love to know what the carbon footprint is of his many specials on TV (for which, I am sure, he is handsomely paid). If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. When Daniel Pearl was murdered, his wife said, in an interview, that to learn the truth as a journalist one simply had to follow the money. Northern Gateway is about profits versus environment. Like, duh. Brian Horsfall Victoria
Letter writing an effective protest Most are by now aware that more than 4,000 people signed up to speak at the Joint Review Panel hearings for the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project, but many may not realize that the Panel is accepting letters of comment from the public until March 13. Letters can be submitted online. Thus far, the panel has received only 360 letters. I encourage all Canadians to express, on the record, their views and concerns about the project while they still can. Leelan Stanjek Saanich
Deer cull humane thing to do in urban areas I have been reading the articles and letters about urban deer, particularly about how they should or should not die. Even the euthanasia of “Buck Rogers,” who was dying a “natural death,” was a subject of some controversy, to the extent that the schoolchildren were misled about the outcome. An educational opportunity was thus lost. In the wild, deer always expect a painful death to be waiting just around the corner, either from predators’ fangs or from starvation when they become overpopulated. It seems that many people have lost their connection with nature to such an extent that they believe that deer have a
right to an idyllic, stress-free long life with no fear of predation or pain or, indeed, death. In search of this happy life, deer have migrated from rural to urban areas, where they are a nuisance and a danger to people and pets, while abandoning their natural habitat where they might be hunted by humans or animal predators. Indeed, some hunters have reported a marked absence of deer in rural areas, although they see them regularly in their backyards. Not surprisingly, cougars have now followed deer into the city; we have had several confirmed sightings recently in Saanich. The authorities must take these sightings very seriously, due to the real threat to human safety. Letters continued on Page A10
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I fear the consequences of their presence, both for the danger to children and for the likelihood that cougars will be killed, either as a response to or prevention of attacks on humans and their pets. Indeed, we may have no choice but to kill urban cougars, who will have lost their fear of humans and may discover that humans and domestic animals are easier prey than urban deer. All of these problems, as well as car-deer collisions, destruction of gardens and deer attacks on people walking their dogs (reported in other B.C. communities), follow directly from the tolerance of deer in cities. We must cull urban
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LRT reminiscent of fast ferry fiasco Re: Time to get on with light rapid transit, Letters, Jan. 25 2012. I couldn’t disagree more than I do with John Luton’s view on light rapid transit. Even with the fastest population growth imaginable for the
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Capital Regional District, $1 billion for a toy train (that will service at most about 50,000 people) is ridiculous. I have been involved with transit in Victoria for more than 30 years and we used to have a transit lane in downtown that worked very well until they put in pedestrian bubbles. Give us an HOV lane on the highways and your problem is solved for many years into the future and for a lot less than $1 billion. This city will never have the population to support an expensive LRT. It’s time to stop looking at the stars and get your feet back on the ground. Remember the “fast ferries.” Vince Bennallack Saanich
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FRIENDS OF KNOCKAN Hill Park invite all members, neighbours, and park users to a meeting, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., St. Columba Church Hall, 40 High St. LITERARY SPEED DATING: Find your valentine at the Juan de Fuca branch library, Feb. 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For singles age 25 to 40. Register online at www. gvpl.ca. VICTORIA AUTHOR KAY Steward discusses her novel which is set in and around Metchosin, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Metchosin
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UVic student dies of meningicoccal disease Kyle Slavin News staff
A University of Victoria student died last week after contracting meningicoccal disease, a bloodstream-based bacterial infection. The rare disease is contagious, but the Vancouver Island Health Authority and UVic health services staff determined few people were ever at-risk of contraction. The student lived in oncampus housing. “If a person is exposed to the nose or throat secretions of someone who is carrying that germ they may be exposed themselves,” said Dr. Murray Fyfe, medical health officer for VIHA. “It’s (contracted) through very close contact — that would be like kissing, or sharing food or drinks or cigarettes.” Since the young man’s death on Jan. 18, health authorities identified 19 people — including 17 in Greater Victoria — as as being at-risk of exposure. All have been given a preventive vaccine and antibiotic. “Any individual that was considered to be in his closest contact group was contacted immediately, and has received the treatment,” said UVic spokesperson Patty Pitts. However, simply sharing a classroom with the infected student does not merit cause for alarm. “(Classmates) don’t have to worry about it,” Fyfe said. The student was admitted to Royal Jubilee Hospital on Jan. 14 and died in hospital four days later. The symptoms of meningicoccal disease include weakness, fatigue and fever, and Fyfye said they progress “very rapidly.”
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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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Help the Island Breaststrokers ring in the Year of the Dragon at a Chinese New Year celebration and fundraiser for the local dragonboat team. The evening includes a delicious nine-course dinner plus both a live and silent auction. The event will raise money to help the Island Breaststrokers promote breast cancer awareness and a healthy lifestyle as they paddle into history at Israel’s first-ever Dragon Boat Festival on the Sea of Galilee. The Chinese New Year celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. at Don Mee’s Restaurant in Chinatown. Tickets are $75 per guest, or arrange for a table of 10 for $700 from islandbreaststroker@gmail.com. Tax receipts for $35 per ticket are available.
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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
ECLECTIC: Deryk Houston, Standing Around Talking
for the search for peace. Join the gallery for an opening reception March 1 from 7 to 9. Lúz Photographic Gallery, on the Victoria/Oak Bay border has introduced a kids’ component to their workshops, Kids in Art & Photography. Believing “that art and the photographic arts can
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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. 27 – Toastmaster’s Night Hawks Club hosts a Humour Workshop, 8 to 10 p.m. at Paul’s Motor Inn, 1900 Douglas St. FMI: Heather, 250-220-4668 or Dawn, 250-656-5620 Jan. 28 – Lambrick Park Preschool Open House, 10 a.m. to noon, 4205 Tyndall Ave. The co-operative preschool offers morning, afternoon, or full day classes for 3 & 4 year olds, and afternoon childcare for children 30-36 months. FMI: Shannon 250-598-6198 or www.lambrickparkpreschool.ca Jan. 28 – Vancouver Island Golf Superintendents’ Hockey Game and MS Charity Gala Banquet. Afternoon 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@ gmail.com Jan. 28 – Victoria Genealogical Society Workshop: The Genealogical Interview – How to make the most of living sources in genealogical research, with Pattie Whitehouse Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, 947 Alston St. Members $10; non members $15. Register at 250360-2808 Info: www.victoriags.org
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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From worst to first For one Victoria Cougars player, the past stings less Travis Paterson News staff
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 all-star appearances, suffered through injury, and has been cut, benched and traded (not in that order). And it’s all been worth it as Williams enjoys a dominating 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’re hanging on to first place even if they lose all seven of their remaining seven regular games. But they won’t. As of Thursday, the Cougars were riding a nine-game 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 seven 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 in two games, Minardi has seven points in three games, and Halverson has won all seven games he’s started since Dec. 15. Needless to say, Wiliams’ time with the Cougars is a world away from his experience with the Stingers. Three seasons ago he was part of the Stingers’ monumental win. It was Dec. 12 of 2009, and the Stingers upset the Oceanside Generals to end a 91-game losing streak. Williams still remembers what has become the greatest win in history of the now defunct Stingers franchise. “I can’t really explain that game,” Williams said. “For once everyone was there to play, everyone was there to battle and everything clicked. “The next game we tried to do everything right again. Pretty sure it was against the Cougars. They scored a couple goals, we got intimidated and we lost again.” Williams was part of a crew of pals with Jake Nixon (Cougars) and Travis Oickle (Kerry Park Islanders) who grew up in Langford, went to Belmont sec-
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Current Cougar and former Westshore Stinger Rhys Williams carries the rush versus Kerry Park at Archie Browning arena earlier this season. ondary, and played Juan de Fuca minor hockey before joining the league with the Stingers. In the early going of last season Williams was traded to the Cougars and Oickle was traded to the Islanders. Nixon remained a Stinger until the bitter end, eventually selected by the Cougars in the dispersal draft of December 2010.
“For once everyone was there to play, everyone was there to battle and everything clicked.”
–Rhys Williams, recalling the last Westshore Stingers win in 2009
Even getting the trade finalized proved difficult, as Williams was moved just a few weeks prior to the team’s dispersal. Once the trade went through, things were different as soon as Williams arrived at Archie Browning arena. “The players were welcoming but (coach Mark Van Helvoirt) was strictly business. No backwards hats, be respectful and present yourself in a professional manner. You walk into the Cougars dressing room and all 21 guys have bought into the system. “With the Westshore, it’s hard to say
what was so different. Even though it was a lot of kids I grew up with, only three or four guys were buying into the system and trying to win. Obviously it’s not going to work out that way.” Williams adjusted to the high-tempo practise, too. “I think, in one hour we do 30 more drills than you do somewhere else. It was like, you miss a pass and you do 10 push ups. It was prim and proper.” Despite the constant losses, being a Stinger wasn’t all bad, Williams said. “There were some things I respected about the owner (John Butler-Smythe), he tried hard to do things his way. And coach Bryan Grant was one of the best coaches I’ve ever had. It wasn’t his fault. Some kids just weren’t ready (for junior).” When Van Helvoirt acquired Williams, one of the issues he addressed early was the long-term effect of being around a losing environment. “Williams had a short memory, credit to him,” Van Helvoirt said. “He’s put in the work and he’s an all-star in our eyes, one of the top defenceman in the league.”
Game time The Cougars visit the Campbell River Storm tonight. The next home game is Feb. 2 versus the Saanich Braves at Archie Browning Sports Centre, 7:15 p.m. sports@goldstreamgazette.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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OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
week beginning January 26, 2012 Real Estate Victoria
Select your home. Select your mortgage. 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
This Weekend’s
OPENHOUSES
Published Every Thursday
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
pg. 13
pg. 10
pg. 16
pg. 12
pg. 6
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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pg. 8
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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
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Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
462 Sturdee St pg. 12
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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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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
NEWS GAZETTE
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
www.goldstreamgazette.com • A21
GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, January 27, 2012
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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Today’s
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B.C. Ferries fare prices at ‘tipping point’ 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 position that B.C. Ferries should be treated as part of the highway system, with new ships and
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B.C. Ferries has reached a “tipping point” of rising fares and declining ridership, and should cut costs or add more subsidy to keep future fare increases to the rate of inflation, B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee says. Macatee began his term last year with a full-scale review of the ferry system, and delivered a report with 24 recommendations to the B.C. government on Tuesday. He says the government should consider increasing subsidies, reducing sailings on low-ridership routes and making reservations free so B.C. Ferries can plan its sailing capacity more accurately. Macatee proposes that B.C. Ferries reverse its reservation system so people without a reserved spot would pay an
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Coastal-class B.C. Ferries vessels docked at Swartz Bay. The corporation’s debt is rising and ridership is declining. extra fee. That, along with varying rates to induce people to travel during off-peak times, could reduce the empty seats and car deck spaces, the report says. B.C. Ferries has a lower resident fare for northern routes
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terminals financed by taxpayers like 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. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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