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OAK BAYNEWS Forever Young

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Never mind that he’s 90, defeated school trustee John Young has plenty of life, and good deeds, Community, Page A3 left in him.

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Putting them in their place Oak Bay councillors are ready to assume fresh committee roles Ryan Flaherty News staff

“A great mix of experience and new energy” is how Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen characterizes the new municipal council. Those traits, he said, will serve the community well in councillors’ roles on various committees and other appointments. Jensen wanted to tap into the wide range of expertise that each member brings to the table. “I tried to find out what their area of interest was, where they Nils Jensen thought they wanted to contribute, and then tried to balance that with their background and experience,” he said of recent meetings with all six councillors. That process went well, said second-term Coun. Tara Ney. “I think (Jensen) listened well. You have people that are able to provide leadership in areas that they are both motivated and competent,” she said. Ney’s main portfolio will be as council liaison to the busy Oak Bay Parks and Recreation Commission, a position vacated by former councillor Hazel Braithwaite, who lost to Jensen in the recent election. An economic recession, coupled with a static Oak Bay tax base, means the municipality’s finance committee will continue to be in the spotlight. Coun. John Herbert, now entering his fifth term on council, has been appointed chair, taking over from Jensen. Tara Ney

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Chilly warmup Oak Bay High leadership committee members and school polar bear swim organizers Ricardo Rodriguez, left, and Justin Lee test the waters at Willows Beach before the big event happens this Friday morning.

Henderson Rec looks to stretch out Oak Bay seeks provincial money to help complete expansion project Ryan Flaherty News staff

Users of Henderson Recreation Centre may soon have more room in which to exercise, if a request for provincial government funding is

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approved in the coming months. A steady increase in attendance, coupled with the need for modernization, has led to a space crunch at the Recreation Oak Bay-run facility, located on Cedar Hill X Road in North Oak Bay. The municipality’s parks and recreation department recently got approval from council to move ahead with a funding application for a proposed expansion, which would see about 800 square feet of space added to the centre. The bulk of the work

would be done in the fitness studio, including the addition of a dedicated stretching area. The current setup sees users doing their stretches in a portion of the gymnasium. “Getting rid of that stretching area means that we can actually use our full gymnasium space again, which is pretty exciting,” said Meghan Mathias, the centre’s acting co-ordinator. PLEASE SEE: Expansion project in works, Page A6

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Forever Young Reporter Natalie North sits down with former trustee John Young to talk about education advocacy, hanging with headhunters and the days when the education ministry was after his ass

n a downtown café, a slight man with white hair swept across the shoulders of his suit jacket, scans through the B.C. School Act in front of him. He quotes inspirational French phrases about choosing laughter to keep from crying. Between sips from his coffee, jokes and a constant grin, he drops very few hints at the kind of legacy he has created. To say that longtime school trustee John Young has led a full life is an understatement. It suggests that the one-time principal, businessman, Second World War bombardier, advisor to former headhunters in Borneo and social justice advocate is done living. At 90, Young is gearing up for his next fight by taking court action against every school board in Canada.

Making a name as the no-fee trustee Five years after Young won a provincewide ruling that said no district in B.C. may charge student fees of any kind – from instrument rentals to supply costs – Young is back at it again. “I took the position that you cannot deny a child an education on that kind of basis,” Young says about taking to task the Greater Victoria board of education for breaking the School Act in 1997. Then, in 2006, he won a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that applied to all districts in the province. His critics say despite the legislation, without the fees, programs such as music will never survive. But Young, concerned for the poor children in public schools, has always maintained that fees limit access and create an uneven playing field. “What does free of charge mean?” he says, School Act in hand. “Even the most uneducated person can understand: free of charge means free of charge.” On Nov. 19, Young lost his seat

on the Greater Victoria board of education after 20 years. He still managed 10,685 votes, despite a campaign on which he’s proud to say he spent zero dollars. (In 2008, he garnered 13,048 votes, perhaps in part due to the $2 he spent on photocopying a campaign flier.) Yet he isn’t afraid to put cash behind his cause. He estimates he has spent $50,000 in legal fees to uphold the Act. It’s a cost he’s able to afford, he says with a smile, by choosing to order egg sandwiches instead of chateaubriand steaks. “I’ve always been reluctant to launch (another) action against my own school board of which I am a member. Now I don’t have to worry about that because I’m no longer a member. I’m just a parent. I’m just a citizen.”

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Former school board trustee John Young in his Victoria apartment. Below is a detail from the feature article published in Weekend Magazine about Young’s experience working in Borneo.

The family man and romantic lead Young, the oldest of a dozen children of Micmac heritage, was raised in New Brunswick during the Depression and lost his mother at age 12. By 18, he had left home to become a bombardier in the Royal Canadian Air Force. There, he spent four years patrolling the west coast of Vancouver Island in search of Japanese submarines before beginning his academic pursuits at the University of British Columbia that he would continue later at the University of Paris. Despite a distinguished career built on two degrees and a postgrad diploma from the Sorbonne, he never forgot what it was like to be an adolescent driven to steal from the butcher shop to feed his siblings. He remains a man open about growing up in poverty – likely the key motivation behind his life’s work, says his daughter Joan Young, a Vancouver-based lawyer. “When he was growing up, things weren’t necessarily available to everybody in the same

way,” says the 49-year-old, one of his three children. “He’s got a deep, deep commitment to social justice and he sees those two ends being met through education. It’s very empowering to be educated. “He was a great dad. Both he and my mom always made me feel like I could do anything I wanted to – I think that’s the thing he instilled the most strongly, and the value of education,” she says. Much of Young’s life has centred around international education. It’s how he met and married his ex-wife, Dale Young, a 77-year-old journalist who resides in Victoria. In 1958, she was a copy editor for Weekend Magazine, a now-defunct national weekly news publication, when she sent a reporter to interview John Young, the first educator sent overseas under the Colombo Plan for Co-operative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific. “The culminating point of the article was that John was sort of regretting in a way that he hadn’t married and he was lonely out

there,” Dale Young says. “Someone in the office dared me to write to him, so I did.” After several months of correspondence, she flew to Singapore to meet him. They were married 10 days later. “We decided we liked each other and I was there, so we got married,” she says, adding that her father was deputy minister of trade and commerce at the time and she already knew everything she needed to know about her prospective mate. The couple spent a year and a half in Borneo – trekking through the jungle and, equipped with only basic first aid training, performing surgical procedures and delivering babies. John Young worked to improve local schools whose leaders included former headhunters. The couple had three children, one adopted, and divorced amicably in 1977.

The radical, blacklisted from education in B.C. “The principal who wouldn’t fail students.” It’s a title Young is proud to have earned at Carihi secondary school in Campbell River from 1965 until 1972 – the year he was ousted for what was then considered radical leadership. From developing a “responsibility plan,” which allowed top students to choose whether or not to attend class, to replacing the letter grade “F” with an “incomplete” mark on report

cards, he created controversy. “I refused to tell a child that they were a failure,” he says. “My question was: they failed what? Somebody would have to be pretty brave to answer that question.” His termination, he says, was made official in the summer of ’72 for hiring an inadequately certified aboriginal teacher to be a mentor to aboriginal students. In September that year, 200 people arrived at the school to protest Young’s firing. Two students were arrested. “I just remember him being very progressive about issues, things that aren’t even questioned now,” Joan Young says. “Everything from the girls didn’t have to wear skirts in school, to the boys could have a moustache if they wanted.” “It was quite an upheaval all around,” Young’s ex-wife recalls. “It wasn’t a matter of someone being fired quietly and leaving.” Following his run at Carihi, Young was unable to land a local job in education, due to “outrageous discrimination,” he says. “The B.C. education system was failing children and the Ministry of Education was after my ass because I challenged the minister of education publicly,” he says. “I achieved that kind of a reputation of being kind of a rebel… Many teachers are delighted to fail kids to smarten them up. PLEASE SEE: A radical ahead of his time, Page A12

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University trying to be a better neighbour UVic hires extra help following public backlash over proposed parkade Kyle Slavin News staff

The University of Victoria has hired a consulting firm to help quell neighbours’ concerns over a planned sports complex and seven-level parkade. H.B. Lanarc will meet with community associations to discuss the role they want to play in the next

round of public consultations on the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities. “It’ll be focused around process and good process and what that would look like,” said Neil Connelly, UVic’s director of campus planning and sustainability. Saanich council, which is dealing with the land-use issue, indicated to UVic that more meaningful discussion with neighbours needs to take place, with emphasis on clarifying the concerns residents have with the project. In October the university unsuccessfully tried to get council’s support to approve variances necessary to build the new facility and parkade.

“My definition of consultation is providing an opportunity to meaningfully change the outcome when appropriate,” Coun. Vic Derman said at that meeting. “UVic confused that with an information session and telling people what they’re going to do.” He was referring to an open house held by UVic where many who attended felt their concerns were being ignored. “Meaningful consultation is something we’ve been asking for for quite some time … because that is the key,” Cadboro Bay Residents’ Association president Elizabeth Borek said in October. Connelly says the contract with H.B. Lanarc runs through the

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OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, Wednesday,December December14, 14,2011 2011

Cycle through lighting loop Go green and get some exercise at the same time, as the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition presents its 14th annual Terry Van Fleet Memorial Christmas Lights Ride on Saturday (Dec. 17). This year, the roughly 20-kilometre road ride weaves its way through Saanich, starting from the First Church of the Nazarene, 4277 Quadra St. near Chatterton Way. Stops will be made in areas of colourful lighting displays, and riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes with lights or other Christmas-related items. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the ride takes off at 6:30. There is no cost, but donations

Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition members (front, crouching) Greg Merkley, Jane van Hoorn, (back row, left) Brenda Boyd, Janet Besler and Sam and Norah Macey get ready to scout the route for this Saturday’s Terry Van Fleet Memorial Christmas Lights Ride. The route starts from and ends at the Victoria First Church of the Nazarene on Quadra Street.

for the coalition are accepted. The round trip back to the church hall is expected to take about two hours. Free refreshments and door prizes are up for grabs after the ride. The ride is held is memory of Terry Van Fleet, a cyclist who was hit by a truck and killed as he rode along Blanshard Street with full lights and reflectors. All participants in the Christmas lights ride must have functioning front and rear lights for their bike. For more information call 250-480-5155 or view www.gvcc. bc.ca. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Oak Bay committee primer Though each councillor was appointed to a variety of committees, each has a primary portfolio: ■ Public Works/Finance/Emergency Services Section (Coun. John Herbert) - Public works manages municipal infrastructure such as water, sewer, and waste disposal. The finance section oversees financial policy and co-ordinates the district’s budgeting process, while emergency services concerns Oak Bay’s fire and police departments. ■ Land Use and Planning Section (Coun. Pam Copley) Responsible for the administration and application of municipal land-use regulations, building permit process and zoning bylaws. Will play a key role in revising Oak Bay’s Official Community Plan. ■ Parks and Recreation Section (Coun. Tara Ney) - Oversees Oak Bay’s five recreational facilities and numerous green spaces and handles many key environmental issues relating to the greening of the community. ■ Active Transportation and Community Section (Coun. Michelle Kirby) - Will focus on strategies developed in the Oak Bay Active Transportation Plan, and other community initiatives. ■ Environment and Regulatory Section (Coun. Kevin Murdoch) - Will look at ways the municipality can encourage things like green building, and other environmentally sustainable development practices. ■ Heritage and Culture Section (Coun. Cairine Green) Concerned with ensuring heritage issues are taken into account during all phases of municipal planning; preservation and promotion of heritage and cultural touchstones in Oak Bay. For a full list of council appointments, visit oakbaynews.com.

unique set of heritage issues, and that she’ll be learning a lot as she goes. “Really, it’s an open book for me as far as Oak Bay is concerned. I’m willing to sit down and listen and learn at this stage, so really I don’t have any preconceived notions going in.” Coun. Pam Copley, entering her third council term, will serve on the municipality’s land use and planning committee, which is going to play a key role in revisiting Oak Bay’s Official Commu-

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“It’s nice to have access to the whole space and we haven’t (had that) for a long time.” An expansion’s domino effect would mean the centre could offer a wider range of activities as well. “Being able to reclaim the whole gymnasium means that we can expand the type of drop-in sports we offer,” Mathias said. “There are certain things which we are sort of limited to right now. Being able to expand what we offer up here brings more of the summer camp programs up to this space and potentially (allows us to) serve more schools than we do now with our after-school programs.” In addition to the fitness studio expansion, the project would include work on the facility’s main entrance and muffin nook, as well as upgrades to the washrooms, which have not changed since the building opened nearly 40 years ago. The proposed project has an estimated price tag of $469,300. Oak Bay hopes the province will pick up 80 per cent of that. The rest, roughly $94,000, would come from the municipality’s capital reserve. Oak Bay’s new parks and recreation

Susan Field stretches in a cordonedoff section of the gym at Henderson Recreation Centre. Patrons are sometimes forced to use the hallways or the Muffin Nook to stretch when the gym is in use. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

director says the work is overdue. “It’s not a huge expansion, but I think for the money we’ll have a much-improved facility,” said Ray Herman, who took over from the now-retired Lorna Curtis last month. “There will be a pay back, given the opportunity to generate additional revenue there.” The parks and recreation commission’s council liaison agrees. “That centre has a huge attendance and with this expansion, it’s going to be able to accommodate even more people,”

Coun. Tara Ney said. Photos of the project’s design concept are currently posted in the lobby of the centre, along with current photos of the affected spaces, so users can see the proposed changes. The municipality’s funding application will be submitted to the province by the end of the year. As of yet there is no target date to start work, though Herman speculated that if all goes according to plan, it could begin in about a year. editor@oakbaynews.com

Police seek owner of unclaimed jewelry Four months after a bag of jewelry was found at Cattle Point, Oak Bay police continue to seek its owner. Several items are of value, including a silver ring with a seashell inlay, a silver native carved ring, a Nike ring, a

silver ring with a blue stone and a goldplated pocket watch. They were recovered at the popular spot in August. To claim these items, please call Const. Dave Prill at 250-592-2424. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Fake ID can fool easily Concerns raised over use of alias names in Victoria parental abduction case Erin McCracken News staff

When news broke last week that Victoria police had arrested a woman for abducting her baby daughter 18 years ago, there was no one more shocked than Greater Victoria school district superintendent John Gaiptman. The idea that the woman, a former president of Vic High’s parent advisory council, and her daughter, a Vic High graduate, were going by aliases seemed unfathomable. Patricia O’Byrne, who police say was living in Victoria for a number of years as Pam Whalen, is in Toronto facing one charge of abduction, in violation of a 1993 custody order. O’Byrne and Joe Chisholm had just been granted joint custody, when O’Byrne allegedly left Toronto with their 20-month-old. On Dec. 7 the judge in the case placed a publication ban on the daughter’s name. O’Byrne’s motive for going to “such extraordinary lengths” is still a mystery, but will likely come to light at trial, said Det.Sgt. Dean Burks, who oversees the Toronto police youth and family services investigation unit, which is leading the case. As well as investigating those who may have aided and abetted O’Byrne over the years, detectives will likely levy additional charges against O’Byrne in the next two weeks related to impersonation or identity fraud, forgery and obtaining government documents in assumed names. “It’s certainly not a groundbreaking revelation that she was able to do it,” Burks said. “Once you can get one piece of government identification,

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Patricia O’Byrne is accused of abducting her daughter. She was on the run for more than 18 years before being arrested by Victoria police. everything else will fall into place,” he added. Detectives say they don’t yet know if O’Byrne stole her cover identity, and that of her daughter, or whether she created them. Regardless, her alternate identity was strong enough that she worked in public affairs for the provincial government, from 2004 until May 2011. But O’Byrne’s daughter learned of the deception on her own “in the not too distant past” and confronted her mother about her abduction, Burks said. “When (investigators and counsellors) met with her last week and informed her what had taken place, she wasn’t surprised.” The daughter didn’t go to police, however. Rather, an anonymous tipster told the Missing Children Society of Canada in September that O’Byrne was living on the Island as Pamela Whalen. In early October, Toronto investigators called Saanich police, who connected O’Byrne to a Victoria address. VicPD was called in to conduct surveillance to verify the woman’s identity, before her arrest Dec. 1 at her Fernwood home. The case has left educators in the Greater Victoria school district struggling for answers to

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difficult questions about the use of false identities. “When the news first broke, I went and reviewed the information (on file) and as I’m looking at (the young woman’s photocopied) passport I’m thinking there has to be a mistake,” said Gaiptman, who has never known a case like it in his 30 years as an educator, including 11 as School District 61’s superintendent of schools. All it took for O’Byrne to enrol her daughter at Vic High was proof of residence and a birth certificate, which Gaiptman said was authentic. After graduating in 2009, O’Byrne’s daughter used her passport a few months later to re-enrol in a continuing education program at S.J. Willis to upgrade marks in two courses. “Given the amount of custodial issues out there we want to see the birth certificate,” Gaiptman said. “Having said that, this was somebody that provided us with the government documents and as it turned out they were incorrect.” Gaiptman said he doesn’t know what more the educational system could have done when the teen was initially enrolled in school. “Is there any way, as the attending school, we could have caught it?” he wondered. The answer is no, Burks said. “I don’t think the school boards or anybody could have done any more,” the 25-year police veteran said. “You have to take people (such as parents) at their word. You can’t create an air of paranoia, that people are automatically going to be showing up and having kids enrolled in school under false names.” emccracken@vicnews.com

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Leadership lacking at top Local governments, especially those in Saanich and Victoria, our two largest municipalities, are increasingly making efforts to reduce their environmental footprints, especially where it involves greenhouse gases. Most have emission reduction targets in place that they are striving to hit by certain self-imposed deadlines. So what does it say to those municipalities and individuals when the top level of government is backing away from plans to be part of the global climate change solution? The Conservatives paid lip service to the problem when Environment Minister Peter Kent said Canada planned to “work toward a new international climate regime which will include all the major emitters.” Rather than continuing in a leadership position in this critical time of international co-operation and broad acknowledgement of the effects of climate change, Canada is saying it doesn’t want to play ball unless the U.S. – by far the world’s largest polluter, although China is fast catching up – is on its team. The U.S. has refused to join the Kyoto Protocol from Day 1 and continues to do so, for wholly protectionist reasons. That the Conservatives are choosing a similar path – their eyes remain sharply focused on the revenue-rich oil sands – shows more weakness than leadership. The fact emerging superpower China assumed a leadership position at the recent international climate conference in Durban when Canada, No. 8 on the polluters list, so clearly distanced itself from one, clearly indicates we’re moving in the wrong direction. The effects of climate change won’t get put on hold just because governments decide that for now, they must throw all their energies into economic recovery. Sadly, this step backward in Canada’s efforts to be part of the solution could have the net effect of reducing the long-term economic prospects of future generations. Ironically, the people making such decisions now likely won’t be around to witness the aftermath of their short-sighted choices. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Justice system’s third leg weak for improvement in community Attorney General Shirley Bond corrections.” is coming off another busy week, You have likely heard about announcing new sheriff and the overflowing B.C. clerk training for B.C.’s jail system, where even constipated court system. segregation inmates are Then Bond joined now being doubled up, as Premier Christy Clark to the long wait continues for introduce B.C. to another a new jail in the Okanagan. kind of sheriff, the former But as Doyle’s report Los Angeles district sets out, nine out of 10 attorney best known for convicted adult offenders busting up one of the aren’t in custody. biggest nests of crooked They’re on house arrest cops in U.S. history. or probation, many Richard Rosenthal Tom Fletcher with court-ordered went on to clean house as B.C. Views conditions to report their independent monitor of whereabouts, stay away police forces in Portland from their victims, stay sober and and Denver, and now he takes on complete various rehabilitation B.C.’s troubled police patchwork, programs. Many are violent. There which has been losing the public’s are currently 24,000 of them, an allconfidence along with the courts. time high and an increase of 28 per Bond’s other ministry, Public cent in the past six years. Safety and Solicitor General, As with the jail population, a announced its senior officials had larger proportion have mental selected the next commanding illness as well as addiction. And officer for the RCMP in B.C. It is Doyle found that only about a third unprecedented for a province to do of them actually complete the that, but as B.C. gets ready to sign programs they are supposed to take a new 20-year contract with the to prevent re-offending. federal force, Bond and Clark are Corrections branch officials say trying to demonstrate that they, not their program for male spousal Ottawa, are now wearing the pants abusers has a success rate of up in this relationship. We’ll see. to 50 per cent. That’s a pretty As the police and court legs of good result for an awful crime, B.C.’s justice system were being strengthened, Auditor General John the second-largest category of offenders after impaired driving. Doyle released his latest report on But that success rate only applies the shaky third leg, corrections. In to offenders who actually complete a masterpiece of understatement, the program. Doyle’s office headlined its Doyle found several cases where news release “Opportunities

convicted abusers breached their orders to stay away from a spouse, and were not returned to court. There are undoubtedly more, but B.C.’s 450 probation officers can’t keep all the files up to date, much less punish every breach of conditions. Training hasn’t kept up either – fewer than half of current probation officers have completed the ministry’s anti-spousal abuse course. The NDP deplores all of this and has decades of practice doing so. The part about offenders not completing their rehabilitation reminded me of Dave Barrett in the late 1960s. In his autobiography, Barrett tells how he got into politics because prisoners in B.C. jails weren’t able to complete vocational programs. Barrett was a social worker at the old Haney Correctional Institution. By 1970 he was Opposition leader, demanding that the W.A.C. Bennett government shut down Haney, by then notorious for trades training that prisoners weren’t locked up long enough to finish. Each inmate was costing B.C. more than $4,000 a year, a huge sum wasted, Barrett thundered in the legislature. Today, Doyle calculates B.C. jails cost $71,000 per inmate per year, or $194 a day. Community supervision spending works out to $7 a day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Nine out of 10 convicted adult offenders aren’t in custody.’

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Opportunity knocks A small fishing boat draws a crowd of hungry gulls looking for a piece of the catch as its crew works just off Willows Beach on a sunny December morning. Don Denton/News staff

LETTERS More humane options available for dealing with urban deer Re: Loud and clear on urban deer (News, Dec. 7) “The wretched animal heav’d forth such groans That their discharge did stretch his leathern coat Almost to bursting, and the big round tears Cours’d one another down his innocent nose ...” Is this really what we want for our “velvet friends” in Oak Bay? This passage is from Shakespeare’s As You Like It, when a hunter kills a deer in the Forest of Arden. The CRD will never obtain consensus on the morality of killing deer, gardens or no gardens, so we might as well proceed to a humane option. It seems that deer families stick to any site, once they feel at home. If we provide them with sufficient, appropriate urban woodland and feed them there with piles of greens and corn, they will not need the gardens of the ungulate-phobic minority. We can tranquilize and sterilize some at the

same time (if they can tranquilize and move polar bears in Churchill, can’t a deer be dealt with?). The presence of deer enlivens and beautifies our region. What do we prefer, deer and rabbits or an empty, sterile, dead city of unrelieved pavement, bigbox houses and malls? B. Julian Saanich

Let’s hope to see everyone involved return and approach the discussion with a little less arrogance and a little more commitment to the good of the whole community, including those not fortunate enough to be currently residing in Oak Bay. J. Murray Oak Bay

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MP rise stems from a non-voting public

It is depressing to see that the mayor-elect’s first action post-election was to cast the deciding vote against building a facility to care for people with dementia. Oak Bay council is not competent to decide about health-care needs or priorities or facilities. Their only role in this decision is about variances relating to the building on the land. Apparently the complaints of a few neighbours and the prejudices of a few more were enough to throw this project into limbo.

After kicking this around for a while, I finally figured out a rationale for the Conservative government spending well over $4 million on 20 new MPs. The move makes us probably one of the most over-represented countries in the world. For example, the United States has 10 times our population, but only one-fifth more equivalent, elected officials. The facts are, all members of parliament make a basic salary of $157,731. Statistics show that fewer and fewer

people are voting – most likely because they don’t feel it makes any difference which political party gets elected – and their overall liveability and standard of living is certainly not improving. The decision to increase the deficit annually by this significant amount in these difficult economic times amounts to the equivalent budget for five food banks. Adding 20 more ‘debaters’ or ‘world travellers’ can only lead to the conclusion that our government is saying, ‘Let’s continue to cut public services and give Canadians 20 more politicians not to vote for.’ Anthony Mears Oak Bay

to begin an imaging peer review. In September I was diagnosed with renal failure and my new doctor (my old family physician up and left) immediately sent me for a CT scan to the Royal Jubilee Hospital on Oct. 3. A week later, I was told that among other things, I had a grossly enlarged prostate gland. Not so: six years ago, in the very same hospital my prostate gland was completely removed. My physician sent me for another CT scan on Oct. 23. Instead of getting a CT scan, the attending technician told me that an MRI scan had been ordered

Patient’s patience tried by radiology Re: VIHA looks to begin imaging peer review (News, Dec. 2) This article needs some reinforcement by example in order to make it clear that indeed, VIHA needs

by my doctor, which was not the case. Through the first part of November I have checked with my physician regarding the results of this MRI test, which I am told is a rather expensive procedure. I stopped checking Nov. 18 and my doctor assured me that he had called the hospital on several occasions. There is no sign of the whereabouts of this test result. Fortunately my doctor took me off the drugs I had been taking to control hypertension, a combination which had caused the renal problem. Richard F. Reiter Victoria

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The value of a penny Arnold Lim News staff

Don’t tell Don Clarke a penny can’t make a difference. The 94-year-old Langford resident, who grew up during the Great Depression, recalls every penny making a huge difference to him. “For one cent you could get five to six pieces of candy,” said the resident of the Alexander Mackie Lodge. “For a nickel you could buy a bag of candy you could hardly carry out the door.” Having lived through “the Dirty 30s” where a multi-course meal could be had for a dime, he still appreciates the value. Clarke remembers shoveling a quarter-mile long driveway for 10 cents, before accidently dropping his dime into the cracks of a wooden walkway and losing hours of his hard work for nothing. “Most people (today) don’t know what a penny is,” he said. “They think it’s something to spend. We thought it was something to save.” For years Clarke “rode the rails,” sneaking onto the tops of trains and living from meal to meal in search of his next few pennies. “Those that have experienced tough times like myself (understand),” he said. “People who have been through it know what it is like to be without.” These days, a dropped penny or dime might not be worth the effort

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Don Clarke, who lived through the Great Depression, looks through spare change at his home at the Alexander Mackie Lodge. Clarke hopes that others will give generously to Black Press’ Pennies for Presents coin drive. to pick it up – but it could make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Black Press’ 15th annual Pennies for Presents is an opportunity for those with a little extra jingle in their pockets to drop off their change in support of those without. Continuing through Christmas Day, the coin drive collects money for the Mary Manning Centre, Threshold Housing Society, Victoria READ Society, the Young Parents Support Network and suicide prevention group, NEED2. The initiative collected more than $12,000 in Greater Victoria last year and has raised more than $600,000 since its inception. editor@vicnews.com

How to help ■ Cash donations can be dropped off at Black Press head office, 818 Broughton St. and at the Goldstream News Gazette, 117-777 Goldstream Ave. in Langford. ■ For a list of businesses that are accepting donations, watch for notices in the Oak Bay News and Victoria News Daily.

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he ever had the opportunity to change that he would, and I don’t think he ever let up on his opportunity. There has never been a person more consistent to their philosophies.” While Gaiptman says the two didn’t always agree on matters, Young never took offence and always maintained a high regard for the democratic process. He is someone, Gaiptman says, who would rather give to someone undeserving of charity than risk having anyone in need go without.

Legacy to continue as long as Young lives People close to Young say that his age hasn’t affected his abilities, but he admits it might have overshadowed his accomplishments during the last campaign. “People say ‘Holy smokes! He’s 90? What’s he doing on school board?’” he says. Peg Orcherton, chair of the Greater Victoria board of education, believes his full background is often overlooked. “People have seen John as the no-fee trustee and haven’t taken the time to know him like I, and some of the other trustees, have,” she says. “He’s a very humble man.” From no-fee trustee to renegade principal, Young accepts the reputation he has etched out for himself. “Everywhere I go, people recognize me,” he says. “It’s partly because of my big mop of hair.”

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The ‘fruitcake guy’ Mickey Stevens, 95, is OK with the title Natalie North News staff

When Mickey Stevens stopped by the dentist’s office to pick up his wife, Lilian, he left behind a flyer advertising fruitcakes for sale in support of Kiwanis clubs of Greater Victoria. “The next morning while I was out, the dental office called and said they wanted three cakes,” Stevens said. “Since then they’ve phoned and said ‘Can you bring another one.’ That’s how it happens.” That’s how Stevens went from selling 10 fruitcakes during his first year with a Winnipeg-based Kiwanis Club in the 1970s to selling 600 last year in Greater Victoria. Since Stevens moved to Saanich in 1986, he’s

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been scouting prospective customers everywhere he goes. He’ll approach someone in a grocery store parking lot when he spots a cart without a fruitcake. He’ll even solicit new business at a bus stop when the opportunity presents itself. “I have a lot of people call me The Fruitcake Guy. As long as it sells me cakes, I’m happy with it. Anything to sell cakes.” The cakes are an easy sell for Stevens, who admits he doesn’t like asking for charitable donations without offering something in return. “It’s our own recipe and we know it’s a good recipe,” he said, adding it’s the only one on the market that’s been adequately aged. He knows just about everything there is to know about the fruitcake – its historical significance in the days of Queen Victoria and the intricacies of Weston Fruitcake Company’s original recipe. “There’s a bit of a saying that

Traditional Christmas decorations adorn display Father Christmas, dressed in his traditional robes, will be in Old Town on the third floor of the Royal B.C. Museum from Thursday to Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec.10 to 24. Photos taken with Santa Claus’ earlier incarnation cost $10 for the first two, and $5 for each additional photo. The Old Town gallery will also be decorated for Christmas, and a visit to this section of the museum is included in the price of admission. Father Christmas has been a traditional figure in English folklore since early times. Also taking place is Helmcken House OldFashioned Christmas, which runs Dec. 17 to 31, noon to 4 p.m. It features traditions of early Victorians through activities and crafts. To find out more about these events, visit calendar.royalbc museum.bc.ca/holidays. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Mickey Stevens pictured last year with some of the 600 fruitcakes he sold to benefit local Kiwanis Clubs. it brings a person good luck to have Christmas cake,” Stevens said with a laugh. If he’s right, there might be a link between the two boxes of fruitcake that sit on his kitchen counter and the fact that he recently turned 95. Battling his desire to reconnect with loyal customers, many of whom he has known for decades, Stevens handed his contacts over to the five Kiwanis Clubs of Greater Victoria this year. Instead, he has

focused 100 per cent of his efforts on recruiting. “I said if one person can sell 600 cakes, surely you can find one or two people to look after a fifth of that. And they did. This year they ordered 1,080.” Anyone interested in purchasing a fruitcake can contact Will Dunlop at Kiwanis Victoria, 1419 Mallek Crs. or 250595-3133 between 8 a.m. and noon weekdays or email him at kiwanisvictoria@shaw.ca. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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A Christmas miracle with a nostalgic twist Crystal Ballroom plays host to Blue Bridge Theatre performance Laura Lavin News Staff

The Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre is bringing back the nostalgic days of radio with Miracle on 34th Street – the radio play! at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The show features 14 performers dressed in 1940s haute couture provided by designer Patricia Reilly. “2011 has been a landmark year for Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre and Miracle on 34th Street is our way of saying thank you Victoria while contributing to the tremendous holiday spirit that lights up our city during the holiday season,” said Blue Bridge producing artistic director Brian Richmond. The presentation style of Miracle on 34th Street will be familiar to those who attended last year’s holiday show It’s a Wonderful Life! staged as though it were a live broadcast from the golden age of radio. This year’s production has moved to the Crystal Ballroom in the historic Empress Hotel for five performances between Dec. 14 and 18. With scripts in hand, Blue Bridge favou-

Fringe favourite and Atomic Vaudeville mainstay Andrew Bailey adapted the script from the Valentine Davies original and also takes to the - Brian Richmond stage as Fred Gailey, the lawyer who is determined to prove that Santa Claus is real. Also returning this year is Torontobased award-winning composer and musician John Gzowski, who will provide the 1940s-style Foley sound effects live on stage that make the experience feel authentic. “We’re very excited that John has once again decided to lend his tremendous talent to this exciting new holiday offering,” said Richmond. “We’re also thrilled to be bringing our performances to the beautiful Empress Hotel amidst the wonderful Festival of Trees.” Performances will take place Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for students and seniors and $15 for children under 12 and are available through the Blue Bridge office at 920 Johnson Street or by calling 250-385-4462 or at the door on the day of performance. Seating is limited. llavin@vicnews.com

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Celebrate the season puppet-style A Mistletoe Wish is a Christmas romantic comedy of errors – plus puppets and audience sing-along. Join Martina Haakenstad, Cam Culham, Carla Bernachi and Bill Nance in singing the crooner classics like I’ll be home for Christmas, Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire, White Christmas and more. Dec. 16 and 17 at

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Lichen names up for auction Deadline tomorrow for both auctions Charla Huber News staff

The Land Conservancy and Ancient Forest Alliance are hoping to cash in on lichens. After discovering two new species in the southern Interior, lichenoligist Trevor Goward decided auctioning off the naming rights for them would be a good way to raise money for conservation causes supported by the two groups. When Metchosin biologist Andy McKinnon heard his friend of 30

years, Goward, discovered two new lichen species, he was thrilled and bid $3,000 on each auction. But he has been outbid on both. Currently the bids are sitting at $3,500 and $6,000. “I would love this to attract some major efforts to donate to the cause,” Goward said. “The bids are (still) absurdly low.” The money raised for TLC will go towards purchasing private land between two pieces of Wells Grey Park in the Interior of B.C. “We want to create a corridor for the (wildlife) to cross through,” said TLC northern region manager Barry Booth. Animals such as grizzly bears and moose already frequent the area.

More than $350,000 still needs to be raised. The project hits close to home for Goward, who donated 10 acres of property within the corridor. His neighbour has also donated 62 acres of his property to the cause. To secure the corridor, TLC needs to purchase an additional 28 acres. The Alliance doesn’t have a specific project in mind, but has several in the works, said Ken Wu, AFA executive director. “A lot of lichens grow in oldgrowth forests. When those forests are gone, the lichen will disappear,” Goward said. “I’ve been watching these places disappear my whole life. I feel (the Alliance) will make a difference. ”

Biologist Andy McKinnon shows off some lichen at Mill Hill regional park in Langford. He is urging people to enter bids on the naming rights for two new species, in aid of The Land Conservancy and Ancient Forest Alliance. Charla Huber/News staff

There are already lichens named after Barack Obama and SpongeBob SquarePants. “In the end it doesn’t matter (about the names). We want to raise funds for habitats for lichens and everything else that lives in (B.C.),” McKinnon said.

To bid on the TLC auction call 1-877-485-2422. To place a bid through the Ancient Forest Alliance, email info@ancientforestalliance.org or call 250-896-4007. The deadline is tomorrow (Dec. 15) for both. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Saanich Braves host Victoria Courgars at Pearkes Arena, 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 16).

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Cougars, Braves meet Friday

It’s turning into the Island league’s best rivalry, and it’s not hard to see why. The first place Victoria Cougars are tops in the league and are tied with the Saanich Braves as both teams have won seven of their last 10 games. The Cougars start the weekend hosting the Kerry Park Islanders tomorrow (Dec. 15), 7:15 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre. On Friday, the Cougars visit George Pearkes Arena for the first time since the Braves won 4-2 in a game that ended with eight ejections, and subsequent suspensions, on Nov. 25. Game time is 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes Arena.

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Three of Greater Victoria’s four local rugby clubs will be represented in the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier Men’s rugby league in the winter season. The schedule kicks off on Jan. 28 with all three clubs in action on the Island. James Bay Athletic Association host Abbotsford at MacDonald Park, while the UVic Vikes visit the CastawayWanderers at Windsor Park.

Royals visit oil country

The Victoria Royals three game road trip through Alberta begins in Edmonton against the Oil Kings tonight (Dec. 14). Friday (Dec. 16) and Saturday the Royals visit Lethbridge and Medicine Hat for games against the Hurricanes and Tigers. The Royals’ sixgame December road trip is broken up for the holidays, as the team is in Portland for two games Dec. 28 and 30. Western League hockey returns to Victoria on Jan. 3 versus the Calgary Hitmen.

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Despite some turbulent “ups and downs” early in the season, the Belmont Bulldogs are looking like a serious contender in the Island’s AAA basketball conference. The Bulldogs made it to the final of Cowichan secondary school’s annual Welcome Back tournament on Saturday, only to lose to the Mount Douglas Rams 77-69. It’s a big step for the Bulldogs, as most coaches are pointing to Mount Doug as a favourite on the Island. Coach Kevin Brown says the Bulldogs players can build a lot off of it but realize they’re still relatively inexperienced. “(Our guys) know their potential. And they know the kids (on Mount Doug and other teams). They know they can play with them because they’ve all played in the same summer league. It just took our guys some getting used to playing on their own team.” Belmont defeated the Claremont Spartans 76-73 in the semifinal, with Claremont tak-

ing the third place game over Ladysmith 70-45. Brown said Belmont could have made the final even closer if not for a slow start. “We got a little nervous with Mount Doug carrying an early season reputation as being the team-to-beat.” Down by 13 at the half, the Bulldogs upped their pressure and intensity to bring the score within two in the fourth quarter. But that was as close as they’d get. Grade 12s Jordan Fenn, Brock Holland and Erik Spaven combined for about 60 points against the Rams, said the coach. Guards Holland and Fenn are part of an interchangeable attack with Grade 11 Kane Johnston doing the majority of the ball handling, Brown said. “Holland is really rising to the challenge despite playing limited minutes as a Grade 11 (last season).” The Bulldogs met the Rams again on Tuesday in league play (past press time). Both will play in this weekend’s Gary Taylor Classic at Oak Bay High. sports@vicnews.com

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St. Mikes on the rise Speedy Jags use balanced attack

“It’s so early in the year, you don’t want to get caught up in the rankings too much, but we’ve played really well,” said Blue Jags head coach Reagan Daly, a former Vikes Travis Paterson basketball player. News staff The Blue Jags have plenty of leadNot everybody was in Cowichan ership and character but not a lot of for the Welcome Back tourney as height (the opposite of Terry Fox), the St. Michaels University School with senior Dave Lafleur at 6-foot-3 Blue Jags hosted and roasted the towering above his teammates. Luckily for the Blue Jags, Lafleur Terry Fox Ravens, 72-50, at SMUS is adept with his hands and gives on Saturday. The Ravens came for a two-stop them much-needed presence in the visit, losing by an almost identical paint. “You look at our 72-53 to the Oak roster, we do get Bay Bays on Fri“You look at our roster, small after (Lafday. Needless to leur),” Daly said. say the Ravens, we do get small after “We’re pretty balout of Coquitanced, a lot of guys lam, didn’t live (6-foot-3) Dave Lafleur. between 6-foot up to the team’s We’re pretty balanced with and 5-foot-10. The reputation, offence we’re runranked among a lot of guys between 6-foot ning is designed the top-10 in B.C. and 5-foot-10.” for five guys to be Meanwhile the – Coach Reagan Daly a threat and our Blue Jags were scoring is always recently ranked third among AA teams in the prov- going to be pretty even.” The Jags’ scoring line in the win ince, ahead of Island stalwarts Lambrick Park and Brentwood College, over the Ravens is a prime example: who look to be the top AA competi- Joe Erlic led with 20 points, Monty Fraser-Brown had 10 points and Laftion on the Island this season.

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Steve Nash was a surprise guest for the 2011 St. Michaels boys alumni basketball game on Nov. 19. leur scored 12. Erlic is one of the teams 6-foot players who adds a lot of character and determination to the team’s makeup, Daly said. “People don’t give (Erlic) too much credit. He’s a provincial rugby player and they think of him that way but he’s a great athlete and, from what I’ve seen, one of the better guards in the province. “Last year Erlic handled the ball a lot but this year we’re getting away from that and he’s more effective. He shoots at a high percentage.” As soon as the Blue Jags get the ball they’re on the move. Speedy Grade 11 guards Mark Yorath and Dawit Workie both like

to move the ball and both help make the team dangerous from the three-point line. Hardworking Derek Hyde-Lay is at the core of the team’s intense defence. The Blue Jags are in action this weekend at Oak Bay High’s Gary Taylor Classic basketball tournament. • St. Michaels will face Belmont in the first draw of the Gary Taylor Classic, tomorrow (Dec. 15) at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Bay High. Mount Douglas and Dover Bay open the tourney at 2 p.m., followed by Walter Murray (Sask.) vs. Lambrick Park at 3:45 p.m. and Oak Bay vs. Brookswood (Langley) at 7:15 p.m. sports@vicnews.com

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Kings slip to fifth at Rick Lapointe bantam tourney Victoria’s Haydn Hopkins tied for third among all scorers with five goals and five assists in five games as the Racquet Club Kings won two and lost three at the 39th annual Rick Lapointe Memorial Bantam AAA hockey tournament, Dec. 8 to 11. The Kings fell in their final game to Team Seattle, 5-1, on Sunday morning. The Calgary Royals and Seafair (Richmond) played in

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the tourney’s gold medal final on Sunday afternoon at the Ian Stewart Complex at UVic. In game one on Thursday, the Kings routed the Coquitlam Chiefs 9-2 but lost 8-1 to Kelowna’s Pursuit of Excellence. The Kings bounced back with a 4-2 win over the Wenatchee Wild on Friday but lost a close playoff game 5-4 to the Abbotsford Hawks on Saturday. sports@vicnews.com

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Recent scores Sharks 4 Rangers 0 Knights 1 Tritons 3 Sharks 2 Stars 6 Stingers 3 Rangers 3 Lions 3 Brewers 3 2011 Rick Lapointe Memorial Bantam Showcase 1st Place: Seafair Islanders 2nd Place: Calgary Royals “AAA” 3rd Place: Pursuit of Excellence 4th Place: Abbotsford Hawks 5th Place: Victoria Racquet Club Kings 6th Place: Wenatchee Jr. Wild 7th Place: Team Seattle 8th Place: Coquitlam Chiefs Tournament MVP for Victoria Racquet Club Kings: Haydn Hopkins

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B.C. Hockey League Coastal Conf. GP W L T Otl Cowichan 31 19 7 1 4 Powell River 30 17 9 2 2 Surrey 28 15 9 1 3 Nanaimo 30 14 11 0 5 Coquitlam 30 14 12 2 2 Victoria 32 16 16 0 0 Langley 31 12 17 1 1 Alberni Valley 28 11 15 2 0 Recent scores Penticton 5 Victoria 4 Victoria 2 Powell River 5 Victoria 4 Powell River 3 OT

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Wrestlers hit War on Floor

Two wrestlers from Victoria, Brett Matthews of the Victoria Bulldogs and Warren Clark of Esquimalt High, made the trip to Simon Fraser University for the annual War on the Floor high school wrestling tournament this past weekend. Matthews came third in the 80-kilogram category, a strong indicator for provincials this spring. Clark was fifth in the 70-kg division. “I have high expectations for Clark, a Grade 11 already looking to crack the top six in B.C,” said Esquimalt coach Mike Thompson.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

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HELP WANTED

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind requires a Puppy Walking Supervisor for BC on a one year contract â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Obedience and dog training experience essential and valid drivers license. Must be prepared to travel with occasional overnightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s away. Training provided. Please fax resume to 613-692-0650 or email

info@guidedogs.ca No calls please. Closing date

January 3, 2012.

We require 1) operators and owners operators for processors, 2) owner operators and truck drivers. Work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Prince George areas. Call or send your resume. Gulbranson Logging Ltd. 250-567-4505 Fax: 250-567-9232 email: jgulbranson@gulbranson.ca

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HELP WANTED Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Senior Road Foreman Highways Maintenance The successful applicant must: -Hold a requisite valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License for the equipment normally operated. -Must hold and maintain flagging certification, WHMIS certification and Level 1 First Aid certification. -Must have a good working knowledge of highways maintenance standards. -Must have an awareness of environmental issues as it relates to highways and bridge maintenance. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resource drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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SALES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BUILDING SUPPLIES

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

HARWOOD FORD Sales, needs Licensed Automotive Technicians, 1 hour from Calgary, Alberta, New Millennium Ford Dealership, state-of-theart technical equipment. 14 service bays, unlimited flat rate hours, in the heart of oil country. Send resume Joel Nichols, Fax 403-362-2921.

METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

FRIENDLY FRANK

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36” RCA TV $90. (250)4799160.

FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courtenay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. The ideal candidate would have Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info, check out our website at www.torryandsons.com.

TRADES, TECHNICAL BUSY, well equipped, positive Canadian Tire Service Centre in beautiful Fernie BC is hiring licensed Red Seal AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Contact Jason Hayes @hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or 250-4234222.

HELP WANTED

DAHLSON INDUSTRIES Oilfield & General Steel Manufacturing is currently looking for: JOURNEYMEN WELDERS B-PRESSURE WELDERS Submit resume to Dahlson Industries by Fax: -866-580-1251 Email: resumes@dahlson.ca www.dahlson.ca Can assist with temporary or permanent accommodation Dahlson will be in Burnaby on December 12, 13, 19 & 20 conducting interviews. Please contact the above to arrange for an interview time.

HELP WANTED

j-nich70@dealeremail.com

gregharty09@gmail.com.

INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. Hiring immediately - Western Canada locations: Electrical/Instrumentation; Journeyman/Apprentices. Oilfield/Industrial experience an asset. Standard safety tickets required. Email resume: careers@iecgroup.ca referencing Job#CAJIJE003.

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

SERVICE SUPERVISOR

KIDS

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LEGAL SERVICES Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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CASH PAID

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

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CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. KITCHEN CHAIRS 6/$49., New Wooden Chairs from 4/$99., 5 Pc Dinette $159., Luxury Dining Ste 7Pc $888., New Sofa, Loveseat & Chair $699., Dressers from $99., Leather Recliner $149., BunkBeds $299., NO HST on All Like New & Used Home Furnishings, Mattresses, Heaters, Carpenter, Mechanic’s, Handyman Tools & Hdwe. BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. PANASONIC KX-T7433C Digital Phone System; complete with 19 handsets. Excellent condition, perfect for start-up office. Will accept best offer. Phone: 604-3631397.

250-885-1427

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY, 3BR, Great location, Recently reno’d, garage, fenced yard, $1350. Dean 250-857-2210 ref.

Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

BEATERS UNDER $1000

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

BIG BUILDING Sale... Clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

We offer employee beneﬁts with Extended Medical/Dental and an RRSP program along with above average wages.

Driver Ed Tips Every Friday

AUTO SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

This is a “Hands on” position and the ideal person will have 10 to 15 years experience in all areas of RV Service, Repair and Installations as well as a be able to provide Training and Guidance to the Team. Strong PC Skills are also an asset.

InMotion

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca

NEW ROUND cut lace table cloth, 68”, with 6 large napkins, $40. (250)721-2386.

EDUCATION/TUTORING

Arbutus RV, Vancouver Island’s largest RV dealership with 5 Locations, has an opening in our Sidney Parts and Service Department for a Team Leader/Technician.

Watch for our Auto Section

MURCHIES TEA tins (5) $25, Star Wars Trilogy $25, Star Trek anniversary set (5) $25. Call (250)508-9008.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FINANCIAL SERVICES

If being a member of a successful team is part of your future, please submit your resume via e-mail to arbutusdir@arbutusrv.ca.

3-SEATER SOFA, $60. Coffee table, glass top, $20, both in good cond, (250)881-8133.

PERSONAL SERVICES

IN-HOME TUTORING All Grades, All Subjects. Tutor Doctor. 250-386-9333

1-800-910-6402

SIDNEY: FURNISHED Deluxe suite, newer. Walk to ocean & town. All incl. 250-656-8080.

HOMES FOR RENT HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO ARGYL MANOR, 9861 Third St., 1 BDRM, F/S, common W/D, N/S, N/P, HT/HW incl’d, $850/lease. Avail Jan 1. Call 250-475-2005, ext 227. COOK ST Village area. 1bdrm, hardwood floors. Heat, hot water, storage, parking incl $795 ns or pets. 250-595-5162 FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large Bach, $640/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.

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STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! Free delivery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

OAK BAY, 60 plus building, 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath above Oak Bay library, F/S, coin laundry $850. Call Complete Residential 250-370-7093.

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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.

NEAR OAK Bay- 3 bdrm+ home, 2 bath, approx 2000sq ft. $1700+ utils. Call Equitex 250-386-6071.

ROOMS FOR RENT

CARS

COLWOOD, UNFURN’D room available, incls all utils, $500 mo. (Immed) 250-858-6930. TILLICUM HOUSING, $500, $550. Furn, all incl, quiet clean. 778-977-8288. X-Mas

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

2004 PT Cruiser, 77,000 K, $6500 obo. Must go before Christmas. 250-704-6226.

$50-$1000 CASH

JAMES BAY Village Penthouse, furnished, employed female. NS/NP. $750. (250)380-2737.

For scrap vehicle

SUITES, LOWER

858-5865

ESQUIMALT- 2 lrg bdrm, lrg kitchen/dining area, full bath, livingroom, water/heat incld’d, NS/NP, $1000. (250)885-5750 LANGFORD 2BDR Basement Suite Grd Lv Quiet Str Inc Util NP NS Avail Jan/Feb 1st. $1000. 250-479-1893 LANGFORD. BRIGHT, new 1 bdrm. Lvl entry. W/D, NS/NP. $800. incl. utils (250)220-8750 SAANICH: FURNISHED large 1 bdrm suite. NP/NS. Avail Now. Refs req’d. $900/mo inclusive. Call 250-721-0281, 250-858-0807.

FREE Tow away

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

TRUCKS & VANS

$0-$1000 CASH

For Junk Cars/Trucks

SUITES, UPPER

Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!

TILLICUM/CAREY, 2 bdrm upper, shared lndry, lrg yard, F/P, oil heat, $1075 mo water incl’d, Jan. 1. 250-727-6855.

toll free 1-888-588-7172

TowPimp.com 250-588-7172

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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www.bcclassiﬁed.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HAULING AND SALVAGE

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CONTRACTORS

FENCING

HANDYPERSONS

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

DRYWALL

FURNITURE REFINISHING

TAX

AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

CARPENTRY

MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

250-477-4601

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Small jobs, trim, finishing, renos, fences. 250-857-7854. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com WESTCOAST DESIGNS. WCB, Insurance. No job too small. Call Rob 250-213-7725.

GARDENING

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

CARPET INSTALLATION

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

CLEANING SERVICES

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (778)440-6611. CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

COMPUTER SERVICES

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.

A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

FENCING

CONTRACTORS

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.

DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141.

ELITE GARDENING MAINTENANCE Property Maintenance Year Round Contracts Winter Clean-Ups and Drainage

RENO MEN. Ref’s. Senior’s Discount. BBB. Free Estimates. Call 250-885-9487. Photos: happyhandyman.co

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

QUALITY WORK.Experienced in Renovations & Repairs. Small jobs, Drywall repairs, Painting. 250-818-7977.

MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.

INSULATION

SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

HAULING AND SALVAGE

C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Replace, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Prices. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com

250-217-0062 GARDEN CITY GREEN Hauling & Recycle junkremovalvictoria.com

PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.

Custom Stone Fireplaces, Walkways & Patios. Custom Facing. Call for all your stonework needs.

CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

CARPENTRY. ALL TRADES. 40 yrs exp. Free Estimates. BBB. Ref’s. 250-361-6304. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades. FALL SPECIALS! WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278.

HANDYPERSONS PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

MOVING & STORAGE

(250)857-7442

✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.

KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

WESTSHORE STONEWORKS

778-678-2524

Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603

250.388.3535

PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

Give them power. Give them confidence. Give them control.

GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. All it takes is an hour or so after school Wednesday and Friday. And even better... there are no collections required.

It’s so easy to get started… call

250-360-0817

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L’Image hair colour or Covergirl Pro mascara 552267/ 373198

Olay Classic skincare 100 or 177 mL 707549

99 ea.

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Pantene Value Pack 675+375 mL

573866/ 385019/ 371025/ 738910

limit 4, after limit 6.99

ea.

limit 4, after limit 8.99

99 ea.

2x120 g 425708

49 ea.

limit 6, after limit 4.99

420mL + Bonus razor 285353/ 257488/ 189710/ 996264

Always Infinity pads 28-36’s or Tampax Pearl tampons 36-40’s

limit 4, after limit 11.97

Olay bar soap

Head & Shoulders with bonus Proglide razor

selected varieties 259330/ 887523/ 578523

99 ea.

limit 4, after limit 29.99

Oral-B Cavity Defence toothbrush 1’s

682648

79 ea.

limit 4, after limit 5.68

99 ea.

limit 4, after limit 8.99

875712/ 223939

Crest Whitestrips vivid 10 ct., or Oral-B Power toothbrush refills

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Prices are in effect until Thursday, December 15, 2011 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2011 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

©MasterCard & PayPass are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Back a licensee of the marks. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial banking services are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC. PC points loyalty program is provided by President’s Choice Services Inc. ©PC, President’s Choice, President’s Choice Financial and Fresh Financial Thinking are registered trademarks of Loblaws Inc. Trademarks use under licence.

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Thank You!

Help us help the needy

Tonne of Love Food Drive in support of our local Mustard Seed Food Bank

To all the volunteers who helped with Cadboro Bay’s Christmas Caroling in the Village

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Prices in effect Dec. 13-19

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PRODUCE

FULL SERVICE DELI BC N GROW

CALIFORNIA

Mandarin Oranges

LOCAL

Royal Gala Apples

175 g

MEAT AT

125 g

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Ground Beef

TA ALBER D RAISE

per lb 8.73 kg

Prev. Frozen

229

PORTOFINO

Gluten Free Bread

3 Var.

830-850 g

ay Same Dry Delive

250-477-6513

Mon-Fri Excluding Holidays

Cheese

250 g Tubs

Asst.

per 100 g

680 g

Goat 142Cg heese

Assorted Flavours

LOCAL

ARBUTUS RIDGE FARMS

Ambrosia Salad

86¢

LOCAL

500

Asst.

ISLAND FARMS

Classic Ice Cream

456 2

225 g

Bouillon Sachets

496

1.65 L

Double 12 Roll

150 g

Marshmallows

400 g

PLANTERS

Deluxe Mixed Nuts or Cashews

2966

+dep. Assorted 1.89 L

each

15 Pak

146

per 100 g

Grape Juice

2 Varieties 1.36 L

+ dep.

NATURAL N A & ORGANIC

FARMERS MARKET

Organic Pumpkin uree P 397 g

275 g

Clamato Cocktail

396

WE LCH’S

MOTTS

Egg Salad Sandwich

Prosciutto Cotto

Holiday Cookies

KRAFT

16’sg Asst. 680-900

96 24 Roll or

Cuts

Shortbread Fingers

Breton Crackers

OFF

WALKERS

DARE

Small % Random

PEPPER’S OWN

MASTRO

ENGLISH BAY

GROCERIES ER

Bathroom Tissues

OROWEAT

PARADISE ISLAND

CHARMIN

Oatnut or 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Select Var.

Asst.

BAKERY

LOCAL

Dill Pickles

per lb 8.07 kg

340 g

SALTSPRING ISL AN

per 100 g

BOVRIL

Coho Salmon Fillets

Beef Stew

BICKS

Asst.

Chuck Steaks

per lb 7.85 kg

TA ALBER D BONELESS RAISE

396

BONELESS

OCEAN SPRAY

per lb 2.12 kg

Cream Cheese Asst.

per lb 1.23 kg

Cranberries

PHILADELPHIA

Fresh Free Range • Fresh Organic • JD Specialty IND WE GR WN OUR O

IAN CANADWN GRO

DAIRY D

Camembert or Brie

Yogurt ¢

56¢

per lb 1.46 kg

ORGANIC

CASTELLO

ISLAND FARMS

Reg. 2% Asst.

BC N GROW

66¢

Rutabagas

Celery

CH INE SE

Approx. 5 lb box

BAY NEWS

SEVENTH GENERATION

Dishwasher Detergent

476

250-477-6513 • 3829 Cadboro Bay Rd. www.peppers-foods.com

We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some restrictions may apply on certain promotions.

1.1 L or 1.28 kg

UNICO

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

596

750 ml

Hours Mon-Fri: 8 am–9 pm Sat: 8 am–7:30 pm Sun: 8 am–7:30 pm