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Langford ponders future at West Shore parks and rec Edward Hill News staff
Langford is mulling its place within West Shore Parks and Recreation as frustrations mount from political infighting and conflicting priorities at the Colwood-based complex. “It’s been the elephant in the room for a while now,” announced Metchosin Mayor John Ranns at the West Shore parks and rec annual general meeting on June 23. “Is Langford in or out?” Langford’s possible exit from the West Shore’s largest recreation complex has circulated through the municipal rumour mill for months and years, charged by conflict at the board table and underscored by Langford’s drive to build City Centre Park. Langford Coun. Lanny Seaton confirmed Langford has held informal talks about pulling out from the owner group. “We’ve talked about the possibly of walking away from Juan de Fuca because we’ve done our own recreation on such a dramatic scale,” Seaton said. “It’s definitely not something we’ve made a decision on. It’s something we’ve talked about because over the last few years, working here has not been fun.” The 110-acre recreation facility is owned by Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, View Royal, Highlands and the Juan de Fuca electoral area, and all pay an annual requisition based on population. Of the $4.45 million gleaned from the owners in 2011, Langford paid about half, or $2.2 million. But friction arises through the owners having an equal vote on capital spending despite having vastly different population sizes. PLEASE SEE: Friction frequent, Page A6
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View Royal firefighters Buchanan Elliott and Gerry Cadwallader search the shoreline of Upper Thetis Lake Tuesday morning for a missing 67-year-old woman from Saanich. The search was called off after 18 hours.
Thetis park search comes up cold Saanich woman remains missing Edward Hill News staff
The search for a Saanich woman thought to be lost overnight in Thetis Lake park was called off after crews found no trace of the 67-yearold. The final search team hit remote McKenzie Creek trail early Tuesday afternoon, but emergency responders had dismantled the command
centre around noon after 18 hours of scouring the park. “There’s been nothing at all,” said Linda Hillard of Metchosin Search and Rescue. “It’s very discouraging. We’ve got no clues, no signs to her preference for a particular area. It makes searching very difficult.” Maria Huyben parked at Thetis Lake sometime Monday morning and her car was slapped with a violation ticket at 11:31 a.m. for not having a parking pass. Family members told police she was “distraught” and search and rescue teams
were called in just after 6 p.m. June 27. A purse was visible in the front seat of Huyben’s car. West Shore RCMP Const. Mark Haggan confirmed that family members feared Huyben could be out to harm herself. Metchosin SAR and Capital Regional District parks teams hit the main trails around upper and lower Thetis lakes until 3 a.m., calling her name and blowing whistles. View Royal Fire Rescue, Langford Fire Rescue, West Shore RCMP, Saanich Search and Rescue and a Victoria
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Teachers vote to take ‘teach only’ job action this September Charla Huber News staff
Teachers across B.C., including those working in the Sooke School District, voted in favour of taking job action this September if there is no progress at the provincial bargaining table. Nintey per cent of the ballots netted a “yes” vote, according to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. The Sooke Teacher’s Association wouldn’t release the local voting results. “None of the locals are releasing their individual results. We are bargaining provincially,” said Patrick Henry, president of the STA. If September rolls in without a contract, teachers will continue teaching students and running extra curricular activities under a “teach only” job action, but will relinquish administrative tasks, such as attending mandated meetings. Henry said teachers are calling this Phase 1 of the job action and will begin the first day of the school year, Sept. 6, 2011. Two of the largest issues instigating the vote are class size and composition, the ratio of children with special needs in the classrooms. In April, the B.C. Supreme Court overturned legislation that banned teachers from negotiating class limits and composition during contract talks. “Composition is always going to be the biggest issue,” Henry said, adding that current class configurations make it “impossible to offer the best possible education to students.” With large class sizes, Henry said it gives each child fewer minutes a day with their teachers’ personal attention. “This is undermining what teachers are trying to do,” he said. “It is restricting opportunities for students.” B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert said the strong “yes” vote shows that teachers are united and prepared to take action over learning conditions, salaries, benefits and local bargaining rights. “Facing a concerted campaign by the government and the employer to turn back the clock on teachers’ rights and reverse hard-won provisions on due process, we have no choice but to take a stand for ourselves, our students, and our profession,” Lambert said in a release. The vote was held across the B.C. on June 24, 27, 28 and 70 per cent of teachers participated. If teachers do not see any improvement in classroom conditions, Henry said teachers’ unions will hold another vote on further job action.
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Royal Roads students (from left) Solange des Vignes, Justine Shu, Eric Berg, Erin Richards and Andrea Klassen are organizing a “Crawlture Jam” to poke fun at the time commuters spend in traffic. They hope to see 100 people crawl across crosswalks at the McKenzie Avenue intersection on Trans Canada Highway, July 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Students plan roadway crawl to highlight ‘Colwood crawl’ Sam Van Schie News staff
Royal Roads University students plan to hold a flashmob style protest at the intersection of Trans Canada Highway and McKenzie Avenue during evening rush hour on Wednesday. Completing a final project in a professional communications class, the group of five hope to recruit at least 100 people to participate in their “Crawlture Jam,” crawling on their hands and knees through the intersection while the event is captured on video. The RRU students will use the footage in a documentary about culture jamming, a form of activism that uses irony to inspire people to question the status quo.
“We hope drivers see us and make the connection between what we’re doing and what they’re doing everyday in the Colwood Crawl,” organizer Erin Richards said. “If (drivers) think we look stupid, they can look in their rearview mirror and see all the people behind them crawling through traffic twice a day.” On the pedestrian overpass west of the McKenzie intersection, the students will hang a banner that reads “Stop crawling and stand up” in hopes of encouraging people to change their commuter ways. “We’re not attached to any particular cause — we’re not calling for an overpass or improved transit,” Richards said. “We’re just raising the issue, asking people to notice
“If (drivers) think we look stupid, they can look in their rearview mirror and see all the people behind them crawling through traffic twice a day.” –Erin Richards Crawlture Jam organizer
how absurd it is, and leaving them to find their own solution.” The group plans to spend about 15 minutes at the intersection, crawling legally through the pedestrian cross-
ings as the walk signal permits. “We hope we don’t totally enrage any drivers,” Richards said. “We want to make them smile, and think.” To participate in the event meet July 6 outside St. Joseph’s Church Hall (785 Burnside Rd) at 5 p.m. The group will start crawling the intersection at 5:30 p.m. sharp and disperse shortly afterward. The finished documentary, about 10 minutes long, will include interviews with authorities on culture jamming and will be available free on YouTube. For more information and updates, RSVP to the Facebook event “Crawlture Jam” or follow @crawlturejam on Twitter. news@goldstreamgazette.com
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Huyben frequently walks and hikes marked trails around Thetis Lake and is known to be a fit person. The weather was mild Monday night and the forest extremely dry, giving Huyben an excellent chance of surviving alone in the elements, if she was in the park. Finding no sign of Huyben is distressing for her family and for search crews, Hillard said. “I’ve been at this a long time, and it’s never easy,” she said. “It’s hard on the whole team. They take this stuff very personally.” An extensive search involving dozens of volunteers yielded no clues either way as to the fate of Huyben, and the operation wrapped up around noon Tuesday. RCMP released Huyben’s car to her relatives. West Shore RCMP say the case has been handed to Saanich police as a missing person file. “It is very unfortunate, we really feel for the family,” said CRD parks manager Janette
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Highlands park holds path to nature for all Loop trail designed for wheelchair, scooter access Charla Huber News staff
Now anyone can take a stroll or a roll though Mount Work Regional Park in Highlands. A 630-metre loop trail has been revamped and made accessible for people with mobility challenges, including those in wheelchairs. Debris and large rocks were removed from the trail and portions of it were gritted to make it level. Capital Regional District Parks staff were careful not to damage trees or tree roots during the upgrade. “In one case a little bit of tree root had to be taken out but there was no tree attached to it,” said Janette Loveys, manager of park operations for CRD Parks. Once level, crews laid out a blend of gravel that allows wheelchairs to easily travel along the path. The material cost in the trail improvements was about $3,000. The project was a partnership between CRD Parks, District of Highlands and Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues. “We tried to (make the path accessible) without taking away from the natural aspects,” said Marnie Essery, chair of the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues. “We want to take barriers away from people who are in wheelchairs.” Prior to path’s reconstruction, Essery helped identify some key issues to improve accessibility. Essery has lived with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since the age of three. She was taken on the path on a trail rider, an all terrain wheelchair that is pushed and pulled by others. “It was helpful to pinpoint the problems,” Essery said. Essery, a Highlands resident, had tried the trail in a manual wheelchair. After being pushed over tree roots and a bumpy path, Essery found herself in the air a few times. Then after a few short minutes she was forced to turn around and go back to the parking lot. “It was too dangerous,” Essery said. “There is ‘off road’ and then there is ‘I am going to kill myself.’ Now the path is smooth and there are no more tree roots and no more rocks.” Now that Essery is able to access the trail, she has taken it in a manual wheelchair being pushed by someone and on an
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Marnie Essery and Bobbi Neal, members of the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, enjoy the upgraded loop trail at Mount Work Regional Park in Highlands.
“It’s still has some challenge to it. It’s not easy-peasy, but it’s a nice strolling trail.” –Bobbi Neal Disability advocate
electric scooter. The trail meanders to a viewpoint of Fork Lake and then continues back to the parking lot. “It’s still has some challenge to it,” said IACDI member Bobbi Neal. “It’s not easy-peasy, but it’s a nice strolling trail.” CRD Parks also built an accessible one-person washroom for $20,000 at the trail head. All of the money came from the CRD Parks budget. The trail and washroom were officially open June 11. “I think it’s a wonderful project and we really appreciated working with the District of Highlands and IACDI,” Loveys said. In 2009 IACDI met with West Shore communities and discussed areas where community members would like to see
made accessible. Highlands residents voiced an interest in having an accessible trail. “In Highlands it’s so rugged here,” Essery said explaining that several parks in the district were looked at as potential sites for the trail improvements, but eventually Mount Work was deemed the best option. Although the park is in a remote location and not accessible by BC Transit, Essery said IACDI has hopes the park will become an accessible destination for group outings. “I am a nature lover and I love to get out and explore,” Essery said. Other popular accessible locations that have become destinations for people with mobility issues include an accessible fishing dock at Florence Lake in Langford and the art space at Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood. An accessible trail at Witty’s Lagoon in Metchosin is in the works, Essery said. IACDI would like to form partnerships with other municipalities to help make other parks accessible for everyone. For more information email Essery at meteach@telus.net.
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Ranns pointed out Langford is in “the position of paying twice” — at West Shore parks and rec, and then for its own stadium, turf fields and a ice rink and bowling complex, funded through loans and government grants. “Langford supports a very large variety of recreational opportunities and pays the lion’s share here,” Ranns said. “It continues to underscore the inequity ... there is a fundamental unfairness.” Langford Mayor Stew Young said he doubts the City would abandon WSPR, but said the politics behind building and upgrading facilities is frustrating and onerous. “The governance at Juan de Fuca is too convoluted. There are roadblocks put up by other municipalities,” he said. “Langford wants to build recreation facilities for families and that’s not happening fast enough at JDF.” A proposal some years ago to build an indoor velodrome and fieldhouse, and then a proposal to build a stadium and turf field on the velodrome site
prompted angry clashes at the board table and owner’s meetings, usually with Langford and Colwood facing off against Metchosin. Heated conflict also arose during construction of Bear Mountain arena almost a decade ago and the weight room expansion last year. Young contends, as does the recent capital planning consultant report, that the velodrome site takes up too much space for too few users — the land would be better used as sports fields. Metchosin, among others, argues the velodrome helps provide a broad spectrum of recreation. Metchosin councillors were key players in getting it reopened this summer after being fenced off for almost three years. Young said if WSPR become intolerably bogged down in politics, Langford taxpayers may demand the City pull out. “Down the road it might be residents saying ‘why are you spending $2.2 million per year down there?’” he said. “In the end it won’t be politicians deciding, it will be the people telling us what to do.” WSPR owners have long
recognized its governance structure can be dysfunctional and can’t reconcile philosophical and personal differences between different municipal leaders. The group agreed to hire a consultant to review the co-owner’s agreement, which is up for renewal at the end of 2011. “There has been conflict and hard feelings, but I think there is an opportunity here to build a different model,” Ranns told the owner’s group. “The window is now to get together to look at a positive resolution.” Ranns suggested a model where Langford doesn’t give up ownership rights, but walks away from participating in overseeing operations. He said Langford could pay 50 per cent of its requisition, recognizing its citizens will still use the West Shore facilities — of the 7,700 pass holders, 40 per cent live in Langford. Under that plan, WSPR would lose about $1 million per year. “That would step us back two years in the budget, but I think we could survive that, ” Ranns said. editor@goldstreamgazette.
Business group targets tax rates Tom Fletcher Black Press
Local governments in B.C. have shown “a sliver” of improvement in their tax policies, but still place too heavy a burden on business, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says in its annual survey. “In 2010, small businesses paid 2.79 times more in property taxes than residents on the same value of property,” the CFIB says in its latest report, released Tuesday. “The business share of property taxes has been increasing over the last two decades, but dropped slightly over the past year.” Out of 160 B.C. municipalities surveyed, 24 kept business taxes down to twice the residential rate or less. That’s the CFIB’s target rate for taxes. Reaching the business group’s target of a two-to-one ratio would result in a tax hike of $230 for the average B.C. homeowner. The federation’s list of “worst offenders” list for 2010 is topped by North Saanich. It charges more than six times the tax on business property as the equivalent residential value (6.05). Metchosin (4.12), View Royal (3.77) and Colwood (3.67) made the list of top 20 “offenders.” Highlands and Langford were ranked 42nd and 43rd, at 3.17 and 3.16 respectively.
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Langford pair charged with animal cruelty Sam Van Schie News staff
Two Langford residents have been charged for cruelty towards their cat. The male cat, Romeo, was brought by friends of the accused to the Victoria SPCA last January where a veterinarian treated numerous bone fractures and had to amputate one of his badly injured legs.
Romeo was an indoor cat and his condition was “consistent with high impact injury,” according to the vet, leading the SPCA to file a criminal complaint against the cat's owners. Military police from CFB Esquimalt initially investigated the allegation that one of the owners was physically abusive to the animal and that both neglected the cat by failing to seek medical attention for his
injuries. “It’s very disturbing that someone could treat a helpless animal with such violence,” SPCA animal protection officer Erika Paul said in a release. “It’s obvious the animal had suffered for some time." Tyler Miskow and Andrea Mills each face two counts of neglecting and failure to provide adequate care for an animal under the Criminal Code of Can-
Province gives $7.5M for E&N rail Chris Hamlyn Black Press
Restoration of passenger rail service on Vancouver Island is a step closer following a $7.5million investment from the B.C. government. Premier Christy Clark arrived at the Nanaimo train station on Tuesday aboard a pair of Southern Vancouver Island Rail locomotives to make the announcement. The funding is in two parts, with $7 million for track repair and $500,000 toward an engineering inspection of about 40 rail bridges and trestles. The $7 million is conditional on the Island Corridor Foundation raising an additional $7.5 million to complete essential repairs to the Island service. Passenger rail service was shut down in April due to safety concerns arising from the deteriorating condition of the
tracks, which were found to be far worse than anticipated during routine maintenance and inspection this spring. “It’s really important for people on the Island to have a passenger service for tourism, but also for freight,” Clark said. “We want to do what we can for people on the Island because it would be shortsighted to stop here and say there’s no more rail on Vancouver Island. We have to look a little bit further ahead than that.” Clark said whether additional money gets spent on the rail service is up to the foundation and its business case. “We’ll see what happens with the money we’ve committed now,” she said. “They can put together their plans and hopefully keep attracting new customers and that will tell us whether or not the railway is sustainable in the longer term. I believe it is, otherwise we
wouldn’t have committed the seven and a half million dollars that we did today.” Graham Bruce, ICF executive director, said the provincial commitment enables the foundation to embark on more comprehensive planning around passenger and freight service and he’s confident he will hear from the federal government on matching the $7.5 million. “That ($15 million) secures the future and allows us as a foundation and Southern Rail to work co-operatively to really improve the rail service on the Island,” Bruce said. Bruce said the foundation’s timeline requires federal support as soon as possible. “We’ve been clear we needed an answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ by June. To maintain train service, we need [funding] now,” he said. “We should hear from the federal component in the next couple weeks.”
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he message has been made loud and clear. If you want to take in the annual display of Canada Day fireworks in Victoria’s Inner Harbour you better plan on being sober. Over the past few years, the patriotic party has carried the unwanted baggage of being seen as an excuse by some for public drunkenness. It’s the kind of behaviour that can become enshrined in an annual event if left unchecked. Canada Day is about celebrating a lot of things, including the exceptional level of freedom we enjoy. However, we think the City of Victoria and local police departments are right in reminding people that, despite what some might think, the usual laws still apply. Victoria is a fun place to go out for a night and there are areas of downtown where police should take a progressive approach to partyers whose revelry spills out into the street. But the boozy behaviour of past Canada Days has too often created an edgy atmosphere that’s unsuitable for families. The Inner Harbour is a public space that belongs to everyone and July 1 is a special day for all Canadians. We support the efforts to ensure the few don’t ruin a good time for the many.
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here’s a philosophy based on being “good enough.” The simple explanation is you find a way to make something work and allow it evolve over time rather than struggling for unreachable perfection from the start. In many ways our own country has followed this approach, especially when compared to the grandiose planning and pomp that led to the founding of our neighbours to the south. For some people, stressed out by the rat race, the philosophy allows them a personal way to find their footing. It’s worked well for Canada, with our current attempts at Senate reform and the ongoing tinkering with our constitution (Quebec, are you finally onboard?). And that’s good enough for us.
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mention a fairly healthy oil- and s advanced as we may now gas-driven economy) have teamed be in terms of technological up to furnish Stettler with progress, we’ve some of the amenities so always had the ability to badly craved in a town seek out a better life or, at like Sooke, things taken least, a change. for granted elsewhere, For some of us that such as enough sidewalks means the condo down and streetlights. the hall, for others, a The town has a continent on the other population of close to side of the globe. For me, 6,000, about half that of it means a promotion Sooke. But it seems much to a newspaper in the bigger because it serves province next door. a regional population It’ll be sort of like going Jim Sinclair of 30,000. It’s kind of against the flow during Just Suppose like Langford East with rush hour, trading in the all of the commercial end-of-the-line, frontier accoutrements you’d expect. land-rush environment of Sooke for Stettler is home to a healthy arts the wide open landscape directly and culture community, along with east of Red Deer. — as the pamphleteers eloquently As editor of the Stettler assert — a world of recreational Independent (another paper in the Black Press chain) I get a new set of opportunities. Claustrophobia is less likely to people, facts, figures and burning occur on the sprawling prairie issues to become acquainted with. than in a foggy rock-and-conifer There are even two other papers dominated Island environment. But to oversee in neighbouring villages if a need for more cosmopolitan called Bashaw and Castor. The situation will be just about as stimulus shows up in Stettler, there is a city of 90,000 just 40 minutes to different as it could be: going from Sooke, a scenic, relatively-affordable the west. These points indicate a bedroom community with rewarding, interesting future is nagging growing pains, to a young possible in an area that residents municipality with a lot of catching like to call “the heart of Alberta.” up to do, especially in terms of But they will not dilute the fond infrastructure keeping pace with an feelings for Greater Victoria and exploding population. the West Coast climate I’ve built up Geography and maturity (not to
over so many years. The last five years have been a good start on a connection with Black Press I’m pleased to be continuing. I get to trade in my fear of earthquakes and tsunamis for a fear of tornados and droughts. As for flooding, I don’t yet know enough to cultivate a decent phobia. Many thanks to the thoughtful folks who have reminded me of the lower temperatures I’m likely to notice in the winter months — it’s very caring and I appreciate it, a lot. Thanks to you, I’ve made a note to consider switching to long-sleeve shirts in late October. Truth be known, my wife Barb and I have spent many years in an area with much more extreme weather than Stettler, and we can report we’ve retained 100 per cent of the feeling in our extremities. I’ll keep up with what’s going on in the Capital Regional District and watch with interest what happens to Sooke’s transportation arrangements and the ongoing development controversies in the Juan de Fuca electoral area. Thanks to Rod Sluggett, Pirjo Raits and Mike Kraft for the past five years, and to the very good friends we’ve made here — we will stay in touch. editor@sookenewsmirror.com — Jim Sinclair has been the reporter at the Sooke News Mirror.
‘It’s kind of like Langford East with all the commercial accoutrements.’
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or years, I’ve been very curi- pass it by. Certainly we don’t live that way. We live like “the events ous about what it takes to makes us feel.” be happy in our Yet it was true. Whenlives. ever I experienced a This was a personal stressful feeling — anyexploration I took on thing from mild discomwhen I was 13, when fort to sorrow, anger, my parents sepaanxiety, fear — I could rated and my mother see there was a clear explained, “Paul, you and specific thought see, your dad and I just causing my feeling reacweren’t happy together tion. anymore.” Waiting in the line Not happy anymore Paul Beckow up at the bank did not ! What do you mean? make me angry. It was How could that be? Let’s Talk the things I believed Thus arose a passion about the events, what I was sayand research in my life. This is ing to myself, that caused my a report on some of my findings experience. This was a breakand principles I discovered. The first exciting breakthrough: through. At this point I became curious and began to look within. “Events themselves don’t make What was the nature of these me feel ...” thoughts, reactions and stoI saw that, to use the words ries? What were their concerns, of the Greek philosopher Epictdesires and opinions? What were etus, “People are disturbed not they driving at? by what happens to them, but by Clearly as I openly watched their thoughts about what hapmy chatter and stories, I saw pens to them.” an enormous amount of fussing This was a principle so clear and simple in its obviousness that and self-interest. These thoughts were, of course, all about “me” most people totally ignore it or
— my opinions, fears, hopes and strategies. And always a judging of “reality” of things that were happening in “my” world. Always a sense of “I know,” “I want,” “I don’t want.” I saw a sense of continually trying to prove something — striving and dissatisfaction. Secondly, as I watched, I could see that if I thought something to myself, I believed it. I rarely reexamined or questioned the truth of my thoughts. This startled me. My thoughts and stories gave me my experience, my world and the quality of my life. Yet they remained uninvestigated. Then I noticed a lot of what I was saying to myself, while on first cut I believed to be true and real, wasn’t true or real at all. At this point I saw something else. I saw there was a vast difference between the reality of this moment right here, right now, — and the thoughts or stories I was telling myself. I saw that what we may call “reality” is not found in my thoughts. Reality is a very pointed hereand-now thing. My stories were
ideas and memories after the fact. They were not real life. This too was a welcome surprise. I began to desire reality, to let go, to drop, into the experience of this moment here and now, as a practice. Questioning thought At this point in my exploration, I met the author Byron Katie through her best selling book Loving What Is. Katie designed an exciting and powerful way to examine and inquire into our thoughts and their impact on our experience of life. Katie proposes all our stress and suffering is caused whenever we “quarrel with reality.” It is our quarrel with “what is,” the wanting things to “be some other way” that was the source of our unhappiness. For Katie, the way to end suffering is to investigate and question our thoughts behind it. She invented a set of four simple yet profound questions to do this. Questions, which when asked and engaged in authentically, produce release and whole new perspec-
tives. Katie promises that anyone can do this. My work continued. Using the tools of inquiry, I saw that when I began to watch and question my stressful thoughts, there was an authentic sense of release. By watching openly, quietly, without believing so many of my thoughts, long held stories of quarrel judgment and resistance to life disappeared. Life became lighter and simpler. I was left, simply, present. As I learned to become still, I saw I was already was free and satisfied. The natural state in my life was free and peaceful. I simply had to surrender. My search into happiness was bearing fruit. I was getting my hands on the magic wand. I was discovering what it takes to look after my own satisfaction and well-being.Today it has become my passion to share this work and this exploration with others. pbeckowletstalk@shaw.ca — Paul Beckow is an individual, marriage and family therapist on the West Shore. See www.paulbeckow.com.
LETTERS Setting the record straight on View Royal Re: View Royal on the wrong path, Letter, June 22, 2011. I wish to bring to your readers attention a different view than portrayed by a recent letter on a number of subjects. Library services and View Royal Reading Centre: The letter claims that the community library was evicted from available space at the town hall. It is hard to claim eviction when in 2007 the 10 year lease expired. By that time our population had almost doubled and Town hall space was required for operational purposes. During the following two years, our local library operations continued occupation at town hall on a monthly basis until alternative space was found at Admirals Walk. That’s not eviction. View Royal has provided some $140,000 through annual support to the Reading Centre as transitional funding, in the form of rent support, operating costs and the purchase of books. During this same period, the casino funding agreement that required View Royal’s participation as a member of the Greater Victoria Public Library system. GVPL reports there are now more than 4,300 View Royal members of the GVPL. Our annual costs for GVPL services run to some $372,000. Community halls: Community halls in View Royal have lost some of their eligibility for permissive exemptions as a result of occupancy by com-
mercial for-profit private enterprises. Permissive exemptions are governed by legislated rules, and commercial operations are excluded from eligibility. Parkland: It is not correct to say that small amounts of park land were exchanged for density. The zoning already permits the subdivision of land. The legislation requires that where three or more lots are created, five per cent of the land must be dedicated as park or cash in lieu of land provided to the Town. Where parkland has been created through the rezoning process we have achieved large parkland donations, including at the corner of Burnside Road and Watkiss Way and throughout the Chilco area. We also have Centennial park and we are full partners in West Shore Parks and Recreation. Road ends: There are some road ends on paper that have never been constructed in View Royal. Some of these road ends beg to become park to preserve the current use and to provide neighbourhood amenities. The Town has permitted and continues to permit property access including those provided through agreement with BC Hydro. We welcome community involvement and encourage our residents to express concerns about actions contemplated by council. As council members, we too live in the community. As five individuals elected and joined through work, we continue to act in the best interest of our com-
munity. Sometimes decisions are difficult, divisive and on occasion will have an adverse effect on a few while overall creating greater benefit to the community. It is inappropriate, misleading and perhaps even self-serving to disparage successes of View Royal when incorrect or incomplete information is used to beat a well worn, tin drum. Graham Hill Mayor, View Royal
Neighbours want frontage road At the June 21 View Royal council meeting, Mayor Graham Hill said the reason for rezoning the Heddle Avenue dedicated road into a park was to provide a buffer zone to protect the neighbours from the new View Royal fire hall. The mayor knows full well that 99 per cent of the neighbours who will be most impacted by the fire hall want to keep their road frontage or property access which this new park, as proposed, will terminate. If Hill is genuinely concerned about the impact of the fire hall on the immediate neighbours, he does not have to take away there road frontage and means of accessing their property, he can put his buffer park on the 2.38 acres of land bought by the town for the fire hall. These poor people will be more adversely impacted by the mayor’s park on the Heddle Avenue dedicated road than by the new fire hall. View Royal’s mayor and coun-
cil can stop hurting these people by modifying their two proposed bylaws so that they do not take away from these people their crucial road frontage and property access. Francis Blundell View Royal
Langford traffic circle dangerous The attractive if not practical traffic circle in Langford’s core is an accident waiting to happen. Too much distraction for drivers: fountain, sometime lighted, abundant planting that’s not low growth and deficient crosswalk signalling. How are drivers supposed to see the lighting strips imbedded in the asphalt and watch out for other cars and pedestrians — all at the same time? Better crosswalk warning signals are required, even if they do offend the décor. As is, seeking an alternate driving route is safer. Don Wilkes Langford
Hard choices with lingering illness Re: Death’s shades of grey, Gen Y lens, June 24, 2011. I was pleased to read a well balanced column. My mother suffers from MS and has done so since I can remember. While the Jack Kevorkian trials were in the news (I was 12 or so) I told my mom, through tears, if that was her choice I would support her, however, I would have
no participation in the end result. At the time I felt that was the best I could do in a single parent, single child home. She is tenacious but now bed ridden with late-set dementia. She has not had a terrific time of things. Her choice has always been hers. Although I would never, after 40 years of watching, carry on in that direction of decay, I respect her wishes and would still help her if she chose to euthanise herself. Note this is never an easy decision to offer nor witness. The whole situation stinks. Never was my opinion offered in anyway other than lovingly. Angela Hanes View Royal
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Wet canvas, ‘land art’ at the Coast Collective Edward Hill News staff
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Victoria Flower Arrangers Guild artist Dacia Moss assembles a lily display at on the Havenwood property in preparation for Acres of Art.
Facing wind, rain, sun or hungry deer, large scale installations of flower art, if anything, need to be robust. Broad and towering “land art” displays dot the forested grounds of the Havenwood House, providing the whimsical backdrop to the Coast Collective’s Acres of Art show this Sunday. “I love the challenge. There’s a lot working against you doing large arrangements in nature,” said Dacia Moss with the Victoria Flower Arrangers Guild, while working on a display sprouting with white callas lilies. “Deer don’t eat the lillies — so we think. We need to use what will survive the sun and won’t blow away. And a big challenge this year is the tent caterpillars.” Five teams of guild members have assembled seven land art installations, all offering a mix of flowers and ornamental objects — such as a hanging model of the solar system or a 20 foot long log draped in fox gloves and California lilacs.
Moss said she originally envisioned installations covered in sunflowers, but it’s been a soggy spring and a poor growing season. They have to use what they can get. “At the Coast Collective it’s a big landscape so we need big pieces to stand out against the grass and trees,” she said. “We always get a fabulous response because it’s so unusual.” Acres of Art, now in its third year, draws hundreds of artists and art admirers to the Colwood property for a packed day of events. The flag drops at 9 a.m. for the wet canvas competition, where artists spread out on the property and work feverishly to complete a painting masterpiece before 2 p.m. The show is juried and the top three artists get cash prizes — $100, $75 and $50, certainly enough for winners to make the claim of being a “working artist.” Last year 10 painters entered the contest. A number of artists of note plan to participate, including Keith Hiscock. “You can go observe the artists at work,” said Barbara Giuliany, one of the four found-
ing members of the collective. “They don’t like to be interrupted, but they don’t mind being watched.” Creating an eclectic mix of guests, a number of animal rescue organizations will be on the grounds with animals, and a number of women in Victorian period costumes will be strolling the grounds. “They relish creating their costumes,” Giuliany said. “They will be in character, putting on airs.” At 2 p.m., Sidney Allinson, of the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Vancouver Island, will give a lecture about the famous wartime British prime minister as an artist. The lecture is $10 and goes toward the society. “There’s a lot going on,” remarked the Collective’s Terri Rodstrom. “There’s something that should appeal to everybody in some way or another.” Acres of Art is July 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Collective, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. Free entry. The wet canvas competition has a $10 entry fee and starts at 9 a.m. For more see www.coastcollective.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY
FORT RODD HILL Canada Day celebrations, July 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes 21 gun salute, a giant birthday cake and children’s activities. Free entry. Free shuttle from West Shore Parks and Rec park and ride.
SATURDAY
GOLDSTREAM STATION FARMERS’ market runs Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bryn Maur Road. See www. goldstreamstationmarket.ca. CANADIAN TIRE AT WestShore Town Centre is accepting gently used clothing, linens and cloth goods, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
SUNDAY
ACRES OF ART festival at the Coast Collective, July 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3221 Heatherbell Rd. Land art, wet canvas contest, animal rescue displays, art talks, entertainment. Free. See www. coastcollective.ca. METCHOSIN FARMERS’ MARKET, Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4450 Happy Valley Rd. See metchosinfarmersmarket.blog.com. METCHOSIN VILLAGE FARMERS’ market, Metchosin elementary grounds, Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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WESTERN SPEEDWAY SWAP and shop flea market, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, 2207 Millstream Rd.
WESTHILLS LANGFORD DAYS Festival July 16 at City Centre Park. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Venues, vendors, rides and activities 10:30 a.m.
LANGFORD INDOOR FLEA market, Goldstream Lodge, 679 Goldstream Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays.
to 6 p.m. Concert and beer garden 6 to 8 p.m.
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WORKLINK SEES UNEMPLOYED, non-EI attached West Shore residents for a 10-week job
search program. Potential job search allowance for up to six weeks. Call 250-478-9525. COAST COLLECTIVE GALLERY, 3221 Heatherbell Rd., hosts Critters & Creatures, 20 local artists, runs until July 17.
METCHOSIN POULTRY AND other small farm animal swap, July 3, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4495 Happy Valley Rd, at Metchosin Rd.
MONDAY
MOMS AND MENTORS, Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the portable behind Ruth King elementary, 2764 Jacklin Rd. See www. momsandmentors.ca. WITTY’S LAGOON GUIDED walk, all ages, July 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
TUESDAY
MARINE DAY AT Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, July 5, 10 to 2 p.m. See, touch and learn about deep sea creatures at the lagoon beach. Also from 10 a.m. to noon is beach clean up day. Meet at Tower Point.
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The further adventures of Girl Artist Diyan Achjadi’s post-apocalyptic character is featured in drawings and animation screenings July 15 to Oct 16 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Ska Fest strong in its 12th year Purists and newbies of the genre unite Natalie North News staff
Ska Fest is going back to its roots this year with the addition of the festival’s original outdoor venue and a musical legend. Those who were among the 1,000 people moving to ska beats 12 years ago in Market Square at the first Ska Fest can relive the good vibes this year with the return of the much-loved venue, poised to host some positive partying throughout the event, including late on Friday and Saturday night. This is just one feature that has festival founder Dane Roberts looking forward to next week’s celebration. Fly in Jamaican rocksteady star Ken Boothe and extend the festival by a day and Roberts is a happy man. “There’s been a lot more buzz about rocksteady because a lot of the singers have started to pass (away),” Roberts said. “Now we have Ken Boothe, who is one of the living embodiments
of the genre.” Roberts describes rocksteady – loosely the 2011 festival theme and the focus of this year’s accompanying art exhibit – as less political and more light-hearted than ska or early reggae. Breaking down the sounds for the untrained ear is something Roberts is used to doing. The Victoria B.C. Ska Society considered changing its name at one point to include the word reggae, in hopes of attracting new members. But in the end, Roberts explained, the group elected to keep its original moniker as an educational tool. “A lot more people on Vancouver Island will know what ska is because of the festival, but in terms of North America, it’s still pretty unknown,” he said. “People listen to ska all the time and don’t know that they’re listening to it.” Bands from Colombia, Mexico City, Australia and New Orleans perform at various venues around town from July 5-9, starting with a free show at Ship Point in the Inner
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Hillside Hooligans musicians Nev Gibson, left, and Brandon Leahy flank Ska Fest organizer Dane Roberts at Ship Point. The Victoria-based band performs next Friday, (July 8) in Market Square. The festival returns to the venue after being centred at Victoria Curling Club in recent years. Harbour at 5 p.m. next Tuesday. Styles from traditional dance hall ska to global electronic roots will be featured throughout the festival.“And maybe a light sprinkling of punk with the Hillside Hooligans,” Roberts said. Hillside Hooligans are a six-piece reggae-ska-punk band born from the ashes of OneDrop in 2009 and include four of the band’s original members. The Ska Fest vets will
The bard is back at Camosun The Victoria Shakespeare Society’s popular “Shakespeare In the Summer” festival is back for its ninth year, with a pair of favourites from opposite ends of the theatrical spectrum. This year’s productions are Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors. Hamlet, which opens the festival on Wednesday (July 6), features a woman in the role of the titular Dane, which allows for a whole new interpretation of the play’s central relationships and themes. The Comedy of Errors, opening the next night, is among the most lighthearted of Shake-
speare’s works. Mistaken identities abound in a play which features not one, but two sets of identical twins. The festival runs until Aug. 13 at its traditional outdoor site on the grounds of the Camosun College Lansdowne Campus. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22, or $32 for both shows, available at www.ticketrocket.org or by phoning 250-590-6291. For full schedule and ticket info visit www. vicshakespeare.com. editor@oakbaynews.com
sample songs from their new CD, Tales from Rock Bay, July 8 in Market Square. “It really brings the city together,” said Hillside Hooligans’ frontman Brandon Leahy. “Ska is more of an underground genre, not really widely listened to or played, except for by the people who love it and keep the scene going.” “We don’t care what people in North America are saying or lis-
tening to as the flavour of the month – the quality and the vibe of (Ska Fest) was worth keeping … we always had the core audience because we believed in it so much,” Roberts said. Tickets are available through TicketWeb and in person at The Reef and Lyle’s Place. For full schedule and more details, visit www.victoriaskafest.ca. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Get your hand painted, enjoy the vegetarian dishes and take in the music and dance of India this weekend. The Cultural and Arts Festival of India takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday (July 1 and 2), and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The festival happens at the Victo-
Good Timber: Songs and Stories of the Western Logger is back at the Royal B.C. Museum, Aug. 10 to 27. The shows run Mondays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $22, plus tax and service fee, available at the door, by phone at 250-721-8480 or online at www. otherguystheatre.ca. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Summer is alight with song Conservatory of Music’s Summer Series fills July schedule
Vocalist Gergana Velinova sits at the piano in Alix Goolden Hall in the Victoria Conservatory of Music. She is performing and teaching as part of the school’s Music Summer Series, including a jazz recital in the hall July 8.
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For musicians, the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s summer academies are an all-consuming, week-long study of music. For music fans, they mean a blissful July schedule of shows known as the Summer Series. “It’s the best thing that’s happening in the summer and (the performances) shouldn’t be missed,” said Gergana Velinova. The accomplished jazz singer is teaching and performing in a week-long summer jazz workshop, one of 25 VCM academies running July 4 to Aug. 6. Each academy organizes at least two performances, with faculty and students holding court in venues as low key as Moxie’s Classic Grill and as big as the Alix Goolden Performance Hall. It’s a regime of theory and rehearsal by day, followed by performances at night. “People who visit and do the workshop with me talk about it for the rest of the year. It’s so different than having just a lesson. It’s growing with each other and getting in the zone of studying music intensely.” The News caught up with the Victoria-based singer on Tuesday at the conservatory. She recently returned from doing a show in New York, where she performs semi-regularly. From September
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to April, Velinova is the vocal teacher and instructor for the Camosun College music diploma program through VCM, and conducts the VCM vocal jazz ensemble. From July 4 to 9 she is leading the “jazz and gospel days” portion of the jazz workshop’s itinerary. And she’ll have some help. Joining her from South Carolina are gospel singer Kim Pacheco and gospel and jazz pianist Richard White Jr. Guest instructors are what make the VCM workshops so valuable, and the visiting musicians find them mutually beneficial too, said VCM community school registrar Bethany McNeil. Not all students are youths, but many are and it prepares them for life as a professional musician. “It’s a concentrated week of study with master classes and quick concert preparations. They get the music a week before the class starts,” McNeil said.
Some classes, like VCM’s baroque vocal, draw musicians from across Canada, she said. “Some of the students are quite advanced and many of the shows will be high quality.” Velinova, Pacheco and White Jr. will take part in the faculty jazz show of professional musicians hosted by Don Thompson in the Alix Goolden Hall next Friday (July 8), followed by a different era of jazz on Saturday (July 9) with Brad Turner and the All Star Faculty Big Band, also in the Goolden Hall. Both shows are at 8 p.m. and cost $20 to attend. The first show in the series happens at 7:30 p.m. Sunday night (July 3) at St. Michaels University School, a string recital led by Michael van der Sloot. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students. See this story on www.vicnews.com for a complete listing of the Summer Series concerts. sports@vicnews.com
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feels well-planned. The two have created a beautiful garden that truly feels like it was designed for their sloping site, a challenge both for managing waterflow and for bringing in materials – necessary as the site sits on rock and clay. Not inclined to fuss over a plant or battle the deer too much, “if something grows, it grows. You have to work with what you have.” Starting first with the area closest to the house, which features perennial beds circling a large patio and leading to the water garden, the Seguls then moved forward, creating winding paths that invite visitors to come explore. At the bottom of the property is a dog run and small orchard, backed by beds of berries and rhubarb. The gorgeous garden is among the many beautiful properties on the fifth annual Water Garden Tour July 9, hosted by the For the Love of Africa Society. A fundraiser for the local group’s efforts in Africa, the 10-home, self-guided tour will include properties ranging from an Englishstyle cottage garden with stream and pond in
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For any race director, the electronic chirp as runners pass over timing mats is music to their ears. The beeps acknowledge that timing is triggered and logged — recording hundreds or even thousands of personal victories. For those who run, weeks and months of training can come down to a precise record of minutes and seconds. But when Nick Walker and Mark Nelson faced the “blue screen of death” computer failure while timing their Bear Mountain 10K race last year, fortunately it wasn’t panic stations. The mantra of any race timer is data backups and backups of backups. “Every timer has a primary and backup (computer) for redundancy,” Nelson says. “We have a lot of systems to ensure your time is correct.” After starting the popular Bear Mountain 10K and then taking over the Gutbuster trail run series, the two elite athletes from Langford are poised to become the dominant players in race timing and organization services. Under the umbrella Langford Running Company, Nelson and Walker bought RaceDay Timing services two years ago and are now timing the vast majority of running, triathlon and adventure races on Vancouver Island, and are quickly expanding to the Mainland. Complementing that, they’ve also developed Raceonline.ca, an online race registration company. “It’s a real growth time for the business. The last three or four years have been the real punch forward, but with 80 hour work
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away and the technology allows for that now.” Nelson estimates they’ve invested $100,000 in gear and web development to be in a position to grow the running services company, but notes that what people pay to enter a race usually doesn’t match actual production costs. Equipment rentals, race announcers, traffic control, policing, medical crews, food and liquids, and portable washrooms often can’t be covered by entry fees alone. Creating safe but festive race atmosphere comes at a price and business sponsors are critical. “People don’t want to pay a lot to get in, but they want a lot of features — live results, announcers and all things around a race costs huge money. “If people paid for what they get, it would be $75 for a 10 kilometre race. Most events do a really good job at keeping prices low.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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When it’s game time, Ali Lee does everything she can on the field to help Canada win. After the game, win or lose, it’s her job to post the result on the national women’s field hockey what we need to do in this country,” she said. “Just team’s website, as well as to Twitter and Face- from my own experience I’ve become interested in it. Field Hockey Canada asked if I wanted to help book. with the national championships (in Victoria) last She also handles media inquiries. Lee’s been doing it all this week, pulling double year and this year I’ve taken the torch.” Lee’s brought FHC up to speed with Twitter, duty as a player with Team B.C. Blue while handling her media relations duties as the face of Facebook and YouTube, and makes regular postings to the team’s website, www. the national field hockey champifield4dreams.ca. onships at the University of VicWhen her days as an internatoria. Before the tourney started tional player eventually come to on Wednesday she had already run a close, she plans to look at conthrough Victoria’s media gaunt■ On Twitter Field tinuing her education in broadcast let to raise awareness about the Hockey Canada @ journalism or communications. event. Add in post-game responsifieldhockeycan and Ali Of course, the current chalbilities and it can make for a heavy Lee @AliLee05. lenges for Lee go beyond suffering workload on game day. ■ On Facebook at a tough loss. For the second year “If I personally have a really hard www.facebook.com/ in a row, the senior nationals are game, I’m not in the mind state to FHCanada. being played in Victoria, a plus for put together a game report,” Lee ■ Field Hockey Canada the many hometown players. said. is on the web at But there’s always a backlash “But fans, (media) and sponsors www.field4dreams.ca, from hockey’s other hotspots, (across Canada) don’t know what’s www.fieldhockey.ca. namely Alberta and Ontario, who going on and we owe it to them to want just as badly to see the share what happened, so I have to nation’s best. cool down, get a shower and get “It happens with the nationals at all age levels. back to the hotel. People aren’t paid, all the work is volunteer work. “They want to know the good and the bad.” “We have that strong group in Victoria and The former Vikes star and St. Margaret’s School grad now lives in Vancouver where she trains full UVic’s water-based, field hockey-only turf, one of a few in Canada, which is a major criterion for hosttime with the national team. It’s all part of the 24-year-old defender’s poten- ing the event.” Playoffs for the nationals go all day Saturday tial career in sports media (post hockey), a significant detour from the biochemistry degree she just (July 2). Women’s and men’s gold medal games at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, respectively. completed at UVic. sports@vicnews.com “It’s about promoting field hockey and that’s
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Government Surplus Asset Sales/Recycling The Province of BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria Cash & Carry outlet located at 4234 Glanford Avenue will
now be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, except statutory holidays. Selling items such as: used office furniture and equipment, computer monitors, assorted new 2010 Olympic clothing and collectibles, plus much more! Inventory added daily. We are also a large volume drop off location for the Encorp â&#x20AC;&#x153;Return-Itâ&#x20AC;? program, accepting end of life electronics for recycling, as well we also provide Secure Electronic Media Destruction (computer hard drives, cell phones, flexible media) with our Media Shredders.
For more information please contact: (250) 952-4439.
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TRAVEL GETAWAYS MILL BAY- (2 minutes from Mill Bay ferry) Beautiful ocean front cottage, sleeps 2 to 4. Weekly, $1000, Monthly $3000, all inclusive. Includes all amenities. NS/NP. 250743-6186.
CHILDREN DAYCARE CENTERS HILLTOP FRIENDS
LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Opening September 2011, or sooner!! Located in Colwood on Triangle Mountain, just off Sooke Road. 6:30am-5pm, Monday -Friday. Call Chrissie @ 778-433-2056
PUBLISHER
The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. currently has an opening for the position of Publisher. The Morning Star, one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. Reaching more than 33,000 homes & businesses in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grinrod, Falkland and Silver Star. The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities w/in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988. The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing & financial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace. If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@ blackpress.ca Visit: www.blackpress.ca
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Wake up & smell the roses be your own boss! Existing 20 year old turnkey franchise available in Victoria. $49,900. Serious inquiries only, 604444-4476 or Toll Free 1-866444-9114. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.
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HSSE SUPERVISOR Competition #BU11-0078 We have an immediate opening for a Health, Safety, Security & Environment Supervisor. The successful candidate can be located in either the lower mainland or Okanagan area. You will be responsible for providing Health, Safety, Security & Environment support to our Ready Mix, Aggregate, Asphalt and Landscape divisions in Metro Vancouver, Okanagan Valley, the Shuswapp and Central BC, but not limited to these locations. Duties: promoting job safety and environment awareness; implementation of acceptable working methods and practices; compliance with Safety & Environmental responsibilities; and act as champion on defined HSSE topics. Successful applicant will have 5 years of HSSE experience. Qualifications should include: Construction Safety Officer and a combination of education and experience. Extensive travel will be required. Submit your resume by quoting competition number by July 12, 2011 to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attention: Human Resources OR E-mail: careers@burnco.com www.burnco.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Drâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459
WANTED: CLEAN fridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, upright freezers, 24â&#x20AC;? stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
ALL SEASONS FIREWOOD True Cord or 1/2 Cord. Cut, Split & Delivered. 250-5888749
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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FASHION SALES PERSON needed for a Part Time casual position with a mobile clothing company. Must have clothing sales experience, enjoy working with seniors and own transportation. Hours are one week per month, Monday Friday, approx. 5-7 hours/day $12.00/hour. Start week is July 11th - 15th. Ideal position for semi retired sales people. Please fax resume to 1-604-528-8084 or email: CoCosclothestoyou @shaw.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
ALPHA Safety Ltd is looking for First Aid Instructors for industry at our Training School in Ft St John, BC. Please send resumes by email or fax Attention: Martin Weideman Email: martin@alphasafety.net Fax: (250) 787 8839
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Autobody Technician. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795 LIMOUSINE/VAN DRIVER, class 4, P/T, N/S, 2-3 days/eves per week for private sightseeing tours. Please call 250-361-6176. STEEL FABRICATOR. Must have Red Seal, experience in running a crew, structural steel fab, installation, piping layout, painting & produce simple shop drawings. Email resume to office@vmsgroup.ca or fax 250-365-2131
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.
STORAGE AUCTION Under the warehouseman lien act Adams Storage Village at #1 Adams Pl, Victoria, BC. Adams Langford Mini Storage at 883 Van-Isle Way Victoria, BC. Will be holding an Auction on Lockers. Adams Storage Village sale date 10am on July 11, 2011. Kelly Bystedt H-32 $735.78 John Fifield G-14 $940.25 Gordon Carter L-83 $945.33 Peter Smith L-46 $979.62 Karren Woods H-40 & 53 $2568.20 Donald Ramsay L-66 $1255.315 Fred Laundry H-84 $1433.14 Michael Corby G-20 $1764.57 All from Victoria BC Adams Langford Mini Storage sale date 10am on July 12, 2011. Weilmeier, Kristina. A27c & F60a $1784.16 Bjornson, Andrew. B25: $2417.61 Resort Long Distance,. G27: $1210.40 Botkin, William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trevorâ&#x20AC;?. G38: $1429.30 Tessier, Timothy. G72: $818.32 Hoffart, Margaret. H107 $2236. French Brennen F68 $565.96 All from Victoria BC. These charges on these lockers must be paid in full before 10am on July 11, 2011. Contents of all lockers described as house hold items sold as is.
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11â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WOOD ladder. Decosonic food sealer $20. each. 250508-9008.
DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE WANTED: ANTIQUES, books, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, Call 250-655-0700.
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BRAND NEW, Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large Rip Curl F-Bomb hooded wet suit, originally $469, asking $350 obo. Nixon Outsider Tide watch, valued $200, asking $125 obo. 250-642-1941. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RAILINGS, WHITE metal, different lengths,$15/linear ft, obo. (250)479-1239.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 CASH PAID FOR SCRAP METAL Copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum. Williamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scrap Metal, 2690 Munn Road. 250-479-8335.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER JAMES BAY: Dallas Rd. Water, Mnt view beautiful lrg 1 bdrm condo, 906sqft, recently renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Inclds parking, sauna, workshop, comm. rm., storage. $278,000. (778)6790634, keith.lewis@shaw.ca WELL-MAINTAINED HOME/ Recreational Property. 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell$435k 250-478-2648, 250745-3387. By appt ONLY.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BUILDING SUPPLIES
604-777-5046
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE The Lemare Group is currently seeking a hoe chucker/loader operator, and a boom man for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.
AUCTIONS
2 STAINLESS STEEL sinks, double, $60, single, $30. (250)385-7274. ADULT BICYCLE, 15 speed, $80. Walking cane, $14. both excellent. 250-381-7428. LIGHT BROWN leather slider recliner w/slider foot stool, $50. (250)656-4017. SOFA BED, as new, 6â&#x20AC;? mattress, $90. Call (250)474-6337
EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of a kindâ&#x20AC;? property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660 INVESTOR SPECIAL- Kamloops $46K down. 2 yr. deal Pre-sold. Gr8 Profit. www.PropertyInvestorDeals.CA
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REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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AUTO FINANCING
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
WE BUY HOUSES
RENT-TO-OWN NO MORTGAGE REQUIRED!
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.
COOK STREET Village- lrg secure, furn bachelor. Avail July & Aug. $800 inclusive. Must see! (250)389-0129. LANGFORD: 2 bdrm, W/D, F/P, NS/NP. $1100 incld’s util’s. Call (250)220-5907. LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, yard, 4 appls, cable/water incl, shared laundry, $1000.+util. NS/NP. (Now). (250)881-2283 Move in on Jul 15th for 1/2 price: $625 STRAWBERRY VALE: 2-3 bdrm, 2 bdrm 1 bath + 1 smaller room that can be used as an office, playroom or another bdrm. Private ent., fenced backyard. 15 mins to downtown. W/D, F/P. No smoking inside. Cats ok, dogs negotiable. $1250/mo + 35% hydro. Avail. Jul. 15th or Aug. 1st. Ref’s req’d no partiers. Call Monika 250-294-2374.
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
Want a Gorgeous Langford Home but have bad credit or self-employed? Bank won’t give you a mortgage? We will “rent-to-own” you this 3 bdrm, 3 bath, Luxury Home, right beside School at 995 Acadian Rd. Pets OK! Rent $2,000 - $2,500 Deposit Required. www.WeSellHomesBC.com
Call: 250-616-9053 APARTMENT/CONDO
NEAR BEAR Mountain. Spacious level entry 2-bdrm, 5 appl’s. Sep. laundry, F/P, patio, views. NS/NP. $1150. inclds utils. (250)391-8817.
MORTGAGES
ROYAL OAK area, new, bright lrg 1 bdrm, all incl, N/S, N/P, close to all amens, $850 mo, avail July 1, 250-744-1662
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
SIDNEY APT- 2 bdrms, F/S, W/D, NS/NP. $1450/mo, yearly lease. Close to all amenities. 250-656-4003.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
WESTERN COMMUNITIES Available Now. 2 bdrms, 2 bath, off Goldstream Ave, pet negotiable, balcony, en-suite laundry. $1395. Achieve Properties, 250-478-2455. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FOR LEASE 18,000 sq. ft., heavy industrial, M3 zoned lot, fully fenced. $1500/mo or will sell 1/2 interest in full acre. Also we sell portable metal buildings for boats, RV’s etc., any size. Ted (250)216-3262.
COTTAGES
COLWOOD, NEWLY reno’d 1 bdrm condo, avail immed, $700, D. Ashby 250-478-9141.
SOUTH SHAWIGAN Lk, sm waterfront cabin, 2 bdrm, utils incld, private wharf. $1200. 1 yr lease. (250)883-0475.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT 3 Bedroom Langford Treasure Great neighbourhood close to all amenities 3BDR/3BA + den + loft, 1774 sq. ft. home ideal for professional couple. Open concept Living Room/Dining Room with hardwood floors, Granite counters & SS appliances, large Master Suite with spalike bath, huge backyard a gardener’s delight. No smoking/ no large pets. $2,300/ month plus utilites. Available August 1 or sooner 2586 Wentwich Road. 250-590-6308 or dave@tickercom.com
HOMES FOR RENT
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COLWOOD, 3 bdrm house, utils incl, 1.5 bath, pets ok, July. 1, $1250, 250-590-3868. MILL BAY- 3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, fully reno’d, oceanview, hardwood flrs, 6 appls, close to shops, marina & Victoria commuter bus. N/S, dogs on approval, credit check & references req’d, $1750+utils. Avail Aug 1. Call 250-743-4432. rentmillbay@gmail.com SIDNEY 3 BDRM- 5 appls, oil heat, air tight F/P, lrg covered deck, big yrd. $1350. July 1. Please phone (250)656-9910. SIDNEY 3 BDRMS+ basement, garage. $1375+ utils. (250)656-4513. SOUTH SHAWIGAN Lakenew 2 bdrm waterfront home, private wharf. $1500. 1 year lease. (250)883-0475. UVIC AREA, furn, clean, NEW 1 bdrm, W/D, private ent/deck, hrdwd floors, stainless appls, $1180 mo, 250-590-9568.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION 250.388.3535
COLWOOD FURNISHED Room in 3-bdrm home, $500. inclusive. Frank 250-391-4637
1995 KODIAC 24’ 5th Wheel. Immaculate condition. Sleeps six. Fully equipped with fridge, stove/oven, microwave, etc. Ready to travel, comes stocked with bedding, towels, dishes, etc. Sacrifice at $9500. Call 250-391-9707.
2004 Grey Volkswagen Diesel Jetta sedan. PW, PB, PL, CD player, front and side air bags, abs and it has a trailer hitch. 200kms, great tires, brakes replaced recently.
AUTO SERVICES
SPORTS & IMPORTS
CA$H FOR JUNK CAR$
1989 TOYOTA Corolla, original owner. Gave up license due to health issues. 4-door auto. Regular maintenance 2x annually; needs new front brakes. 200K. Asking $1500. Hillside/Quadra area. Contact healenarts@yahoo.com
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SOOKE- LRG new 2 bdrm, seperate entrance, W/D, 4 appls, close to amenties, July 15. N/S. Refs. $1000 inclds utils. (250)294-0874.
all conditions in all locations
LANGFORD GORGEOUS brand new 1Bdrm above garage, sep ent, own laundry, all util’s incl + cable & internet. Maple cabinets, granite counter-tops, alarm system. N/S, N/P. $1000 mo furn (incls 50” LCD high-def TV) or $900 unfurn. July 1. 250-812-9354. N. SAANICH, bright upper one bdrm suite, $900 inclusive, full kitchen, full bath, W/D, storage, private patio. Avail Aug. 1, call 250-516-8086. VICTORIA SPACIOUS garden level one bedroom suite. Includes in suite laundry, dishwasher and parking. $950. NS, NP 250-480-9810
TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Aug 1. Call 250-217-4060.
WANTED TO RENT LOOKING FOR 1 bdrm furnished cottage on water for about $1000. Utils incld’d, TV/web. I’m reno’ing my place have 1 adult dog, 1 pup, both well behaved. (250)217-3000.
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2004 MAZDA MIATA- 51,000 km, 6 speed manual, mint. $12,900. (250)881-1929. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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LANGFORD, 3577 Kelly Dawn Plc. 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, upper suite, lrg kitchen, F/S, D/W, W/D, gas F/P, deck, modern decor, cats ok. $1695 plus $100 for utilities.
WINNEBAGO MOTOR home, 1979, 60,000K, fully equipped, great condition, new roof replaced, $5400. 250-658-8859.
Asking $8,900 call 250-813-2866
SAANICH, GRD level 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, all utils incl, close to all amens, N/P, N/S, $1000,(Immed), 250-704-6613
SUITES, UPPER
2004 8’ VENTURE- toilet, very clean. $6200. (250)474-1353 or 250-881-4145.
2000 FRONTIER 24’ 5th Wheel Trailer- sleeps 6, in excellent cond, smoke & pet free, stove w/oven, fridge, microwave. $15,000 obo. (250)598-1947.
BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
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CARS 1986 TOYOTA Corolla, runs well, tires in good shape, $500 obo. Call 250-478-0203. 1987 V6 Chrysler Sebring convertible, 142,151 kms, good looking, runs good, many nice things, $3800. 250-592-5283.
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858-5865 2004 V6 Mustang convertible, 20,100 kms, silver, like new, $11,900. Call 250-592-5283.
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
LANGFORD Moving Sale Sat. July 2, 624 Olympic Ridge - 1:30pm 5:00pm Household effects, furniture, children’s toys
OAK BAY- 2100 Falkland Pl, Sat, July 2, 9am-1pm. Wide variety of household items. SIDNEY, 2420 Amelia Ave., Sat, July 2, 9am-1pm. Avon rubber dinghy, furniture, collectibles and much more.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, July 1, 2011 Page 42 week beginning June 30, 2011 Real Estate Victoria
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
This Weekend’s
OPENHOUSES Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Published Every Thursday
Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 www.vericoselect.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the June 30 - July 6 edition of 1770 Rockland, $995,000
1213 Juno, $449,000
Saturday & Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stace Dewhurst 250 384-8124
408-373 Tyee, $333,500
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
301-1665 Oak Bay Ave., $300,000 pg. 9
pg. 11
pg. 22
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
pg. 50
pg. 6
pg. 13
pg. 24
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
pg. 18
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Brian Andrew 250 217-1048
pg. 47
pg. 51
pg. 24
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Hal Decter 250 385-2033
164 Eberts St, $629,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Tom Dunn 250 384-8124
pg. 21
Saturday 2-4 burr properties ltd. Andrew Hobbs 250-382-6636
pg. 22
pg. 10
110-379 Tyee Rd., $207,400 Sunday 2-4 burr properties ltd. Mike Janes 250-382-6636
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 21
pg. 48
pg. 9
124 Rendall St., $574,900
Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642 pg. 48
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
2592 Empire St, $599,900
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jeremy Stillings, 250-744-3301
pg. 48
3815 Campus, $699,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353 pg. 50
pg. 50
pg. 21
Thursday 12-2 burr properties ltd. Tony Zarsadias 250-382-6636
pg. 26
pg. 25
Saturday 2-4 Boorman Real Estate Jeff Shaw 250 595-1535
pg. 29
pg. 29
Saturday 12-1:30 burr properties Mike Pearce 250-382-6636
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Charles Baird, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124 pg. 27
pg. 28
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab 250-360-1929
Saturday 1-2:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Clifton Mak, 250 479-3333
1191 Burnside Rd West, $485,000 pg. 33
Saturday 1:00-3:00 Sutton Group Pat Saulnier 250-727-8712
pg. 29
820 Roy Rd, $549,000 pg. 20
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
pg. 44
pg. 31
pg. 30
pg. 29
pg. 20
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Darren Day, 250-478-9600
pg. 34
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124
pg. 46
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave O’Byrne 250 361-6213
pg. 35
Sunday 12-2 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181
pg. 52
663 Strandlund, $419,900 Saturday & Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier 250-477-7291
pg. 35
pg. 48
206-611 Goldstream Ave., $247,900
Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Sheila Christmas 250-477-1100
pg. 5
pg. 30
3359 Wellsmith Cres, $558,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
pg. 49
pg. 39
2697 Whitehead Rd, $425,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Realty Mike Lock,250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab 250-360-1929
9115 Lochside, $699,900
Saturday & Sunday 3-5, Mon & Tues 4-6 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Scott 250-477-1100 pg. 13
1985 Lands End Rd pg. 29
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250 380-6683
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat 250 589-4014
2415 Amherst Ave.
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun David Silletta 250 744-3301
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Richard Funnell 250-656-0131
301-1375 Bear Mountain, $399,900
8704 Pender Park, $597,500
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun David Silletta 250 744-3301
pg. 34
114-2710 Jacklin, $234,888
1315 Readings Dr, $649,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Scott Piercy, 250-812-7212
pg. 28
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Tosczak, 250-474-4800
735 Heaslip Pl, $359,900
851 Verdier Ave, $1,049,000
874 Pepin Cres, $499,000 pg. 27
pg. 6
8506 Ebor Terr
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608
pg. 46
400 Latoria, $738,000
104-7070 West Saanich, $249,900 pg. 47
559-4678B Elk Lake Dr. pg. 27
pg. 29
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields 250-384-8124 pg. 28
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat 250 589-4014
3245 Jacklin Rd, $419,900
202-2475 Bevan AVE, $319,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Carol Crabb 250 477-7291
5858 West Saanich, $1,379,999 pg. 26
pg. 29
10613 McDonald Park, $1,499,900
4921 Prospect Ave, $1,225,000
pg. 47
65-2587 Selwyn, $189,900
pg. 30
2516 Fielding Pl, $849,900
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephen Postings, 250-656-0131
pg. 18
114-1244 Muirfield, $659,900
101-3226 Jacklin $299,900
Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011
519 Judah, $434,900
206-976 Inverness, $223,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Bob Davies 250 384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
2455 Wilcox Terr, $619,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Sharon Schaalje 250-479-3333
pg. 7
2167 Blue Grouse, $859,900
8045 Lochside Dr, $599,900 583 Carnation, $329,900
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
2200 Harrow Gate, $664,900
Saturday and Sunday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ed Ho, 250-477-7291 pg. 13
Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd Sheila Christmas 250-477-1100
Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30, Mon & Tues 4-6 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Scott 250-477-1100 pg. 13
Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 51
3460 Quadra, $239,900
Saturday 1-3 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
307-1156 Colville Rd., $319,900
pg. 27
10-4525 Wilkinson Rd., $446,900
4854 Sea Ridge Dr, $1,877,000 Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-388-5882
pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Joanne Brodersen 250 477-7291
pg. 27
4386 Elnido, $639,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carol Crabb 250 477-7291
pg. 14
pg. 12
1724 Llandaff
Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz 250 744-3301
5000 Bonanza, $949,000
pg. 26
1-242 Robert St, $449,900
pg. 9
pg. 19
10 Helmcken Rd
Daily noon-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200
pg. 25
1523 Palahi Pl, $619,000
2809 Craigowan, $859,900
Sunday 12-2 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd John D McMillan 250 382-8838
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Komal Dodd 250 744-3301
Saturday 1-4 Century 21 In Town Realty Magda Melounova, 604-323-6984
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 240-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Vinnie Gill 250 744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden 250 812-7710
pg. 34
207-2881 Peatt Rd
7106 Central Saanich, $545,000
1642 McKenzie Ave
5060 Cordova Bay Rd, $819,000
409 Nursery Hill Rd, $689,900
3-1160 Burdett Ave, $479,900
Saturday 1-4 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333
pg. 50
24-15 Helmcken, $529,900
349C Foul Bay Rd, $509,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Vicky Turner 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Leni Estell, 250-744-3301
44 Caton, $699,900
210 St Andrews, $949,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Sandy McManus 250 477-7291
Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
pg. 30
2420 Mount Baker, $729,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Properties Gaye Phillips 250-655-0608
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Westshore Darren Day 250-478-9600
211-608 Fairway Ave, $369,900
2115 Brethourpark Way, $529,900
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Carol Crabb 250 477-7291
6-942 Boulderwood, $685,000
4378 Shelbourne, $579,900
247 St Andrews St, $664,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden 250 812-7710
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause 250-592-4422
3720 Craigmillar, $589,000
3811 Epsom
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
pg. 29
10421 Allbay Rd., $975,000
1877A Feltham Rd, $625,900
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
2387 Selwyn Rd., $629,888
510-9808 Second St, $489,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
304-3225 Alder St., $249,900
205-899 Darwin Ave, $299,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Vicky Turner 250 592-4422
723 St. Patrick St., $689,999 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love 250-386-8875
309-373 Tyee Rd., $364,900
pg. 22
pg. 25
Sunday 1-3 Remax Camosun Craig Walters,250-655-0608
10421 Resthaven, $384,900
Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International George Papaloukas 250-888-5335
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Amy Yan, 250-893-8888
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed Sing 250-744-3301
10-3633 Cedar Hill, $474,900
1530 Cedarglen, $642,000 2245 Dalhousie, $624,000
pg. 26
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause 250-592-4422
101-2520 Wark, $244,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
71-7570 Tetayut Rd, $298,000
4555 Seawood Terr, $699,000
4-1010 Ellery St. pg. 11
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333
Sunday 11-1 burr properties ltd. Mike Janes 250-382-6636
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Charlie DePape 250 477-5353 Sunday 2-4 Keller Williams Realty Mac Nanton 250 686-3200
pg. 16
4961 Thunderbird Plc., $779,900
612-845 Dunsmuir, $609,000
1,2,3 277 Michigan
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 12
1183 Munro St, $832,000
905-379 Tyee
238 Superior, $834,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
pg. 21
pg. 44 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-477-1100
Friday-Sunday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ivica Kalabric, 250-590-8087
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Pat Parker 250 882-2607
3573 McInnis Rise, $649,900
617 Lampson, $437,500
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Remax Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875
502-707 Courtney
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sladja Stojkovic 250 477-5353
pg. 21
102-103 Gorge Rd E., $289,900
1042 St. Charles St., $858,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Dorothee Friese 250 477-7291
1023 Wollaston St., $593,000
2926 Fifth, $598,888 pg. 21
8-933 Admirals Rd, $369,900
Saturday 2-4 burr properties ltd. Mike Janes 250-382-6636
pg. 47 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja 250-479-3333
pg. 23
310-873 Esquimalt Rd., $364,900
Saturday 2-4 burr properties ltd. Mike Pearce 250-382-6636
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
1515 Regents Pl, $827,500 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 240-592-4422
pg. 7
2736 Gosworth, $474,900
504 Cecelia Rd, $439,000
4716 Amblewood, $949,900
1245 Esquimalt Rd
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
210-935 Johnson St., $329,900
4-50 Montreal, $339,999 Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz 250 744-3301
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause 250-592-4422
3-828 Rupert Terrace
1-1827 Fairfield, $649,000 Saturday, Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 7
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Gina Sundberg, 250-812-4999
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
pg. 34
102-627 Brookside Rd Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Greg Long 250 384-8124
pg. 15
118-2733 Peatt Rd., $374,900 pg. 31
Sunday 3:30-4:30 Re/Max Alliance Bon Hollier 250-386-8875
pg. 34
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OPENHOUSES
This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com 1888 Tominny Road, $348,000
2006 Hannington, $698,800 Sunday 1-4 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
Daily 11-1PM Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011
pg. 48
1919 Maple Avenue
1005 Wild Ridge Way, $442,500 pg. 50
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon 250-642-5050
pg. 36
228-1987 Kaltasin pg. 14
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Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361
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