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No place like home Relocated singer loving life in Oak Bay, preparing for performance at Goolden hall Ryan Flaherty News staff
One of Canada’s brightest vocal talents has returned to Greater Victoria, and with that comes her first hometown solo performance in nearly a decade. Mezzo-soprano Susan Platts has performed all over the world, but since moving to Oak Bay in January, she has continuously been reminded of the wonders that lie in her own backyard. “I love it, it’s so beautiful,” she said. “I was away long enough that when I came back everything seemed kind of new. Oak Bay in particular, I love the community, I love the shops, your closeness to Susan Platts the water. “It’s a lovely pace and way of life here. I go to a lot of places and I can adjust, but it feels healthy here.” Plenty has happened in the intervening years since Platts, who grew up in the Cadboro Bay area and graduated from St. Michaels University School, moved away. Right at the top of the list is the special relationship she’s formed with worldfamous soprano Jessye Norman. In 2004 Norman took Platts under wing as part of the Rolex Mentor & Protege Initiative. Though the arrangement was initially intended to last only a year, the two are still close. “We’ve remained really good friends,” said Platts, 38. “I just saw her in New York last week and sang through the repertoire, and she told me ‘do this, don’t do that.’” PLEASE SEE: Concert, Page A22
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Putting on the smooth moves Oak Bay public works staffers and Butler Brothers workers pour a new sidewalk along Windsor Road just off Transit Road. The new stretch of walkway is part of an ongoing upgrade of sidewalks on Windsor.
Students take a shine to fundraiser Shoe polish and more brought out on Sept.10 What started as a modest initiative in 1961 has grown into the largest post-secondary charity fundraiser in Canada. Shinerama has raised more than $21 million over the years in the fight against
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year’s Shineday event, happening on Saturday (Sept. 10)‚ is $12,000. Organizers hope to have more than 100 volunteers take part. For more information, contact Naomi Roome at nroome@uvic.ca. To donate to the campaign, visit www.cysticfibrosis. ca/en/shinerama. editor@oakbaynews.com
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NDP’s election machine getting oiled up Van der Veen unchallenged for Oak Bay-Gordon Head nomination Kyle Slavin News staff
Premier Christy Clark may have fizzled speculation about a provincial election before May 2013, but that hasn’t stopped the B.C. New Democrats from getting ready to run. On Sept. 1, the only NDP candidate in the area who isn’t a sitting MLA, Jessica Van der Veen, was declared the party’s candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. “There’s been a real push and
In Esquimalt-Royal drive (to select candiRoads, Maurine Karadates) because of the gianis’ nomination uncertainty that (Premeeting has yet to be mier) Christy Clark held. created. We’ve had to Popham and Fleming get election-ready,” Van were officially selected der Veen said. in June. James was “I’m very excited chosen on Aug. 28. about being the pro“Having the nomispective future MLA nation out of the way, for Oak Bay-Gordon now that there has Head.” Jessica been a decision made Only 561 votes sepaVan der Veen and we won’t have an rated incumbent Liberal Ida Chong and Van der Veen election this fall, it makes it much better to prepare properly for the in the 2009 election. NDP incumbents Rob Fleming, legislative session,” Popham said. “When you get elected you Lana Popham and Carole James will return as candidates in their expect to be an MLA for four respective ridings of Victoria-Swan years … but the amount of turmoil Lake, Saanich South and Victoria- that’s happened (since the 2009 election) with both political parBeacon Hill.
ties and the HST has made it an unusual, unpredictable session.” Less than one week after the results of the HST referendum were released, Clark ended months of questions surrounding a premature general election by announcing that she will wait until the scheduled 2013 date. She denied that the defeat of the HST or party polling changed her mind. In various interviews, she emphasized the instability of the world economy and the lack of a public appetite for another election this year. NDP leader Adrian Dix said the government’s unpopularity after the two-year HST furor and its lack of new ideas are the reason for the reversal.
After being sworn in as premier, Clark appointed an election readiness committee chaired by cabinet minister Rich Coleman and Brad Bennett, son of former Social Credit premier Bill Bennett. Election preparations recently cost Clark a cabinet minister. Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner stepped down as attorneygeneral in August, citing, among other things, the pressure to name a campaign team for a possible fall election. B.C.’s election law specifies a provincial election every four years, but reserves the traditional right of the government to deal with unusual circumstances such as death or resignation. – with files from Tom Fletcher kslavin@saanichnews.com
UVic butts out smoking within Ring Road Kyle Slavin News staff
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One of 15 new designated smoking benches at the University of Victoria, where smoking is now prohibited inside Ring Road.
Cigarettes, smokes, cancer sticks – whatever you call them, the University of Victoria has banned their use inside Ring Road. Smokers are now being politely asked to move elsewhere on campus if they want to light up between classes. “There hasn’t been any resistance to this,” said UVic spokesperson Patty Pitts, adding that extensive student and staff consultation has been conducted since the spring. “We did change our policy back in 2007, where we were asking people not to smoke within 10 metres of any buildings, but I understand we were still receiving complaints of second-hand smoke coming in through windows or venting systems.” Inside Ring Road is where
Driver who killed pedestrian spared jail time, handed fine Erin Cardone
a vehicle driven by Taylor, a Saanich resident who was 79 at the time. An elderly woman Heisler’s pelvis accused of killing and leg were broken another with her and she sustained vehicle was ordered serious head injuin court to pay a fine ries. She was rushed for her part in the to Victoria General incident. Hospital, where she Patricia Ashley Taydied of a heart attack lor must pay $1,000 hours later. for driving without Oak Bay police due care and attensaid Taylor was not tion, as well as a $150 speeding and had victim surcharge. not been drinking. The charges stem from an incident on File photo She simply didn’t Sept. 25, 2010. A memorial to Johanna stop for Heisler, Johanna Heisler, 82, Heisler was placed on a investigators deterwas crossing Beach pole beside the crosswalk mined. Taylor also went Drive in a crosswalk she was in when a vehicle through restorative at Bowker Avenue, struck her last fall. justice proceedings heading toward Wilwith Heisler’s family. lows Beach at about 2 p.m. ecardone@vicnews.com As she walked she was struck by
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the majority of buildings and pedestrian traffic are, especially between classes, she said. Fifteen designated smoking benches have been set up around campus where smokers are requested to congregate. Pitts says an education campaign has been underway for months, as internal publications, notices and posters are being sent around and displayed. As well, the university has hosted six quit-smoking sessions this summer to help smokers kick their habit, if they so choose. Enforcement will be peerdriven, Pitts says. “In the past, the campus community has demonstrated a great deal of compliance with our smoking policy.” For more information on the ban or to see a map with locations for designated smoking benches, visit www.uvic.ca/smoking. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Border-hopping ends for lyme disease sufferers Roszan Holmen News staff
Instead of draining their savings to seek controversial lyme-disease treatment in the United States, suffering British Columbians can now find a similar treatment close to home, at the offices of select naturopathic physicians. The new option is due to a one-year-old regulation change in the province that allows naturopaths to prescribe drugs, once they pass a test. “For me, it’s a great relief,” said Dr. Ernie Murakami, a former physician and advocate for a different approach to lyme disease. Murakami says he’s diagnosed and treated 3,000 patients by relying more heavily on a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms rather than prioritizing the results of laboratory tests. Many cases are going undiagnosed in B.C. due to false negatives in lab tests, he claims. The problem is that lyme disease, if left untreated, produces a number of non-specific but often debilitating symptoms, including neurological symptoms, joint problems and sometimes cardiac problems. The Hope-based doctor prescribed antibiotics for a minimum of three months if the disease was not detected soon after transmission from a tick. He says he’s seen the conditions of many of his patients, including some from Victoria, improve significantly. Murakami’s methods, however, aren’t in
line with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. The College of Physicians and Surgeons investigated him, and Murakami claims the college refuses to renew his medical licence. The College will not confirm this, citing privacy concerns. Since then, he’s sent hundreds of patients across the border for treatment, and even some to Europe. He’s also been lecturing and mentoring naturopaths. Murakami knows of 35, including six in Victoria, willing to treat lyme disease. Few, however, are willing to talk openly about it. Naturopathic physician Neil McKinney, who practises in Saanich, is an exception. “I’m confident we’re not doing anything reckless,” said McKinney, who founded the B.C. Naturopathic Association. “We’re doing something that is done by doctors across North America. There is a track record for using these meds for this disease and we know what to reasonably expect from them and how to keep people safe.” Some doctors shy away from the treatment because patients’ conditions initially deteriorate, McKinney said. “It’s very unnerving for a doctor new to the field to be giving something that is fairly risky therapy and then see people get worse. It takes a little while to have faith that you are making people better in the long run.” McKinney now treats a dozen patients for lyme disease. “We have to fill the gap … until doctors step up,” he said.
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Neil McKinney, in his Saanich office, is one of the few naturopathic doctors who treats lyme disease with long-term doses of antibiotics. McKinney’s methods, however, differ in some ways from those of his mentor, Murakami. For instance, naturopaths may not prescribe high-dose intravenous antibiotics for patients with advanced symptoms. Instead, McKinney prescribes botanicals alongside lower doses of antibiotics, generally for a period of one to two months.
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These differences remove some of the risk factors that concern the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. “There’s been three randomized control trials that have been done that have shown there is no benefit from long-term antibiotic treatment or IV antibiotic treatment beyond the initial treatment course,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, the centre’s director of public health emergency services. Antibiotic treatment, she said, should last 10 to 15 days unless a patient has previous cardiac or musculoskeletal symptoms, in which case “they may need several more weeks of treatment.” But longer-term treatment presents a danger, she said. “There are people who have died from it.” Henry also defends B.C.’s diagnostic procedures. “The type of testing that we do at our laboratory … is the recognized, accredited testing done around the world,” she said, but admitted it’s not 100-per-cent accurate. “If a clinician really feels that this person has lyme disease regardless of the testing, they should go ahead and treat them.” rholmen@vicnews.com
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Council candidate has ties to municipal hall Another Murdoch throws hat in ring, this time for 2011 Ryan Flaherty News staff
With municipal elections now less than three months away, Oak Bay has its first fresh candidate for council. Kevin Murdoch announced last Thursday via Twitter that he will run in the Nov. 19 election. He is the first non-incumbent to declare his candidacy, joining current councillors John Herbert and Tara Ney, who confirmed their presence on the ballot in July. If longtime Oak Bay residents think Murdoch’s last name sounds familiar, there’s a good reason: his grandfather, George, was a councillor and eventually the municipality’s reeve. George Murdoch spent 18 years as an elected official and was instrumental in the establishment of the Oak Bay Marina and the Oak Bay Tea Party, among other accomplishments. That legacy is certainly one fac-
tor which drove Kevin to run. “I see all these things around the community that remind me of him, and I guess it’s a large part of it,” he said. “All the things that my kids get to enjoy remind me of him, so I guess you could say he inspired me.” Murdoch has two children, aged four and 21 months, and plans to make families a major focal point of his campaign. Business and tourism are also on his radar. “We can support our community with tourism, make this a destination. Oak Bay’s a jewel in Victoria and there’s lots of things we can do to support businesses by promoting tourism.” The King George Terrace resident currently runs a business unit for a Vancouver Island Tech Park-based IT company called CompuGen. He said he’s ready to try his hand at something that will have a more direct link to his community. “I spend a lot of time at work on projects that have zero impact on my family’s life,” he said. “I thought it would be nice to spend some of my energy on something more local.”
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Kevin Murdoch, who will run for a seat on Oak Bay council, poses in the foyer of the municipal hall next to a portrait of his grandfather, (on left), George Murdoch, who was reeve (mayor) of Oak Bay from 1959 to 1963. Don Denton/ News staff
Unlike many first-time candidates, who run because they’re frustrated over the way council handles certain issues, Murdoch is fairly happy with life in Oak Bay, but said there’s room for improvement at municipal hall.
“I’d like to see council getting more involved in things, not just showing up to vote. It seems very caretaker-ish right now,” he said. “I always look at things as, you do it 100 per cent or you don’t do it at all.”
Murdoch is planning to leave his job at CompuGen – though he will continue to do periodic work on an ad hoc basis – to dedicate himself full-time to his campaign, and ultimately, council duties should he be elected. And despite the decidedly 21stcentury way he chose to declare his candidacy, Murdoch said his campaign will rely on plenty of good old-fashioned door-knocking. “My job over the next two months is to get in front of as many people as possible. Collecting all the critical questions from people, and coming up with a cohesive plan of where I’d like things to go.” There will be at least two new faces on council when the dust settles in November. Two-term incumbent Hazel Braithwaite recently announced she will seek the mayor’s office to replace outgoing Mayor Christopher Causton, while five-term councillor Alan Cassidy passed away in July. Coun. Pam Copley and Coun. Nils Jensen have yet to reveal their plans. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Going green in Oak Bay Departments seek eco-friendly building upgrades Ryan Flaherty News staff
Energy efficiency is the name of the game for two municipal facilities for which a reduction in carbon footprint is being sought. The Oak Bay fire hall and the Oak Bay Recreation Centre are each in the midst of eco-friendly upgrades, but have taken much different routes to get there. For the fire hall, what started as a request for new windows has turned into a full-blown energy audit, as requested by municipal council. On the advice of the heritage advisory panel, councillors hesitated to approve the windows, which are designed to reduce heat loss and provide better insulation. There were concerns that replacing the existing windows might take away from the hall’s heritage value, despite the fact Fire Chief Gerry Adam found window replacements which he said wouldn’t alter the look of the building. “My view is we’re replacing wood with wood, and (the new windows) are more energy efficient. So (given the) cost savings, the carbon footprint, they’re all good reasons to replace them,” Adam said. The possibility of replacing the windows still remains, but the results of the audit, expected
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A group of tennis players enjoy a game in the confines of the Oak Bay Rec Centre’s three-court tennis bubble. The structure will undergo a $35,000 insulation upgrade this month as part of Recreation Oak Bay’s energy management plan. some time this month, could lead to further energy efficiency upgrades. The hall has already undergone a number of eco-conscious changes, including renovations to doorsills, lighting and the water system. They’re all in service of a commitment made by Oak Bay council a few years ago to reduce energy use in the municipality. Recreation Oak Bay has also undertaken several energy efficiency initiatives, the latest of which is a $35,000 project to insulate the three-court tennis bubble at its main facility on Bee Street. The bubble was replaced in 2008 after a fire, and at the time allowances were made for future work of this nature, said Lorna Curtis, director of parks and recreation.
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The money saved as a result of the project made it an appealing decision, she added. “The projects we choose are the ones that have a payback in less than five years,” she said. It’s estimated that the improvement will save the municipality $8,100 per year. Work on the insulation is expected to be complete by the end of September. The project is part of phase one of Recreation Oak Bay’s energy management project, which includes upgrades to boiler systems, lighting and pool filtrations systems, among others. Earlier this year, the department received an Ecostar Energy Award from the Capital Regional District as a result of its work. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Environment for learning tested Back to school is usually a positive time, as young minds shake out the summer cobwebs and begin the learning anew. On the one hand, the institution of full-day kindergarten across the region marks the full integration of a program started last year in the Capital Region, for which the results were largely positive. On the other, September is painting a less glowing picture on a couple of other fronts. Students taking certain Grade 11 and 12 equivalency courses through Camosun College, with an eye on post-secondary enrolment, are paying hundreds of dollars for tuition rather than receiving the courses free as they would have last year. Camosun states that financial issues prompted the decision, but students who may be strapped themselves are being forced to buck up. And of course, there is the public school teachers’ dispute with the province. Strike notice has been served, which means teachers are working to rule to start the year – no report cards or other administrative duties will be done – a scenario that threatens the strength of new teacherstudent-parent relationships from the start. Like any unionized group, teachers have won the right to collectively bargain. They have also won the right to work to rule. But if adhering strictly to contract language means not doing things that allow parents to know how their child is doing at school, then such tasks need to be written into the next agreement contract as being untouchable during labour disputes. That would require serious negotiation as well, but keeping teachers’ service at a minimum level is critical to ensuring valuable learning time is not lost. For the sake of the students, both sides need to dispense with the political posturing, learn to compromise, hammer out an appropriate deal and get on with creating a meaningful environment in which young minds can learn. 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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Tough sales tax choices remain 1,000 businesses that start up Bill Vander Zalm’s most fantastic each month in B.C. Assuming that claim after the defeat of the trend continues, by the time the harmonized sales tax was that B.C. federal and provincial could go back to the old governments undo the provincial sales tax in six HST in March 2013, there weeks if the government will be thousands of wanted to. businesses that have no Remember, this is the experience dealing with guy who once figured the PST. They’re in for an he could run an election unpleasant surprise. campaign out of his Here’s one example. car. He also promised Smart Tax Alliance to cut the price of beer, co-chair Mike Jagger got and then once elected, involved in the effort to brought in a property Tom Fletcher defend the HST because purchase tax instead, B.C. Views of his experience running without consultation. But a security company in I digress. Vancouver. Due to the Vander Zalm’s typically ambiguous nature of the PST rules, simplistic analysis soon gave rise he got expert advice on how to pay to another conspiracy theory. the tax. Three different experts gave That’s the one that holds that the him three different answers. B.C. Liberals are dragging their feet You have probably heard by now on reinstating the old provincial that after the rejection of the HST sales tax so they can rake in added by 55 per cent of voters, the PST revenue for another 18 months. is to be reinstated as it was before That would help repay the federal July 2010. government $1.6 billion for the Finance Minister Kevin Falcon transition fund that helped B.C. vowed, “I can assure British institute the HST. Columbians PST will not be applied The finance ministry provided to such items as restaurant meals, some details to get a better sense bikes and gym memberships – of the task ahead. First, there are just as it was before the HST was 70,000 businesses in B.C. that introduced in B.C.” switched their accounting and That sounds pretty definitive. point-of-sale systems to the HST. But I’ve learned in the last two It’s not likely that they kept notes, years that there is seldom a simple hardware and software on hand answer with sales taxes. in anticipation of having to switch For instance, should B.C. reduce back. tobacco taxes by seven per cent? Then there are the roughly
Unless you’re a smoker, you probably didn’t notice that the HST raised the price of cigarettes by that amount. Tobacco was PST exempt, with the province historically having chosen to impose a separate “sin tax” instead. Liquor taxes also went down under HST, from a 10-per-cent provincial tax to seven per cent. The B.C. government increased the Liquor Distribution Branch markup to hold onto the revenue, billing it as a policy move so as not to encourage drinking. The hotel room tax also went down one per cent under the HST. Should that be raised? These are policy decisions that still must be made, with B.C. still in deficit. • A correction to last week’s column: I referred to a PST reduction for Toyota Prius hybrids, suggesting it would be restored. In fact this tax break had a sunset clause, and would have expired in March 2011 in any case. B.C.’s 2008 “green budget” brought in a series of PST incentives for fuelefficient vehicles, from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on how carbonefficient they were. PST exemptions were also extended to Energy Star appliances. The centerpiece of that budget was the carbon tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc
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LETTERS Deer response proposal has some holes in it Re: The buck stops here (News, Aug. 19) The interview with Coun. John Herbert, complaining about our “higher level” of government ignoring Oak Bay’s deer problem caught my attention. His solutions: to “get a couple of trucks and haul them up to the Interior,” and sending them “back into the forest where they belong,” might have a few problems. Firstly, our deer are Columbia blacktail, are a coastal species and have lived where Herbert’s house is for thousands of years. They do not come from the Interior, the home of mule and whitetail deer. Secondly, it is a very delicate and expensive operation to capture and move wildlife. Trained personnel must be
involved and the scenario causes potential danger and stress to both the animals and the humans. There are many videos on YouTube that show such an operation. Thirdly, I doubt Oak Bay could be seen as a leader on deer control going the route Herbert envisions. Instead they might actually learn something from people that have always lived in high-density deer areas such as the Gulf Islands. People there plant vegetation that naturally repel the deer (plants that deer do not eat due to the smell or taste). Oak Bay councillors should think more before they jump the gun and spend taxpayers’ money on another study or plan. Now that’s a concept. George Flint Oak Bay
Watch for that water With the waters of the Juan de Fuca Strait beckoning, Susanne Gregory takes a practice shot on the seventh tee at Victoria Golf Club during a round on a windy Sunday afternoon. Don Descoteau/News staff
Readers respond: Pesticides, deer Effects of pesticides dangerous at any level Re: Forman and Kamisky (Op-Ed, July 13), Karlstrom (Letters, July 20) A reduction in pesticide use does not mean a reduction of pesticide neurotoxic load. DDT, which has a low human neurotoxicity, is still considered by some countries the safest commercial pesticide to control parasite-carrying insects. DDT has been replaced by increasingly neurotoxic pesticides, some which neurotoxicologists warned are so dangerous that no level of exposure is without risk of harm just as persistent as DDT, the environmental fate of which is largely unknown. There is no way to contain pesticides released into the environment, no matter for what purpose. Humans are known to be more vulnerable to suffer irreversible and
cumulative neurological damage on exposure to some of them than any other species studied. Fest and Schmidt wrote in “Chemistry of Organophospate Pesticides” in 1973 that pesticides with neurotoxic properties should not be developed, even if they have exceptional insecticidinal properties. They pleaded for authorities to uphold precautionary principles, which was, from a legal standpoint, affirming what courts had held for at least 100 years in respect to injuries caused by poisons. If the B.C. government wanted to implement precautionary principles in respect to pesticides, it could have done so. Instead, 73 years after irreversible injuries on exposure to synthetic neurotoxic pesticide was reported, it does not even have diagnostic services available. In fact, I doubt whether the province has the resources to
determine which pesticides have low toxicity, since that responsibility lies with Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Ann Kuczerpa Oak Bay
Deer stories differ around municipality Good grief! Rogue deer here in Oak Bay. Deer looking to attack little dogs to the point of following them across the street. What a scary experience. I have lived in Oak Bay for 16 years and have seen two deer in my yard in all that time. I don’t work and am up early, so how am I missing these horrid beasts? As to them attacking dogs, well I must concede that I have seldom heard of it. However, I have seen deer grazing in harmony with rabbits on the university campus. William Jesse Oak Bay
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Chamber pushes for rapid-transit referendum, review Organization says more examination needed Erin McCracken News staff
Business leaders plan to pitch their case for the need for more due diligence and a regional referendum on a proposed $950million light-rail rapid transit service. A delegation from the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, which represents 1,000 businesses, will be championing the quest when the Victoria
Regional Transit Commission meets on Sept. 13. “No surprise, what we’re going to do is say there needs to be a third-party review in order to make this funding decision,” said Bruce Carter, chamber president. The chamber is now in the process of finetuning its referendum position, developing what it thinks the question should be, who should have the opportunity to answer it, and when it could be asked. “One of the reasons why we don’t have a question is because we don’t know whether we’re borrowing a
Bruce Carter billion dollars or how we’re paying for it, or really if it is a billion dollars, until there’s a third-party review,” Carter said. The magnitude of the potential costs involved in the project, combined with the commission’s lacking regional representation make a strong case
for an external review, eventually going to voters for direction, as well as a new transit governance model, Carter said. In June, the chamber sounded the alarm that the LRT project should undergo a third-party review and receive endorsement from voters, after it gave B.C. Transit’s proposal a business review. Given the complexity involved in the proposal, chamber officials concluded an outside party needs to analyze the proposal’s construction and operating costs, and determine the economic impact and cost-sharing options.
Esquimalt businesses are starring in an upcoming fair spearheaded by the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce. The chamber, which has 104 members from throughout Greater Victoria, last organized a commerce fair in 2004. This time the event is designed to have a more festive air, complete with musicians and door prizes. “The chamber has designed this day to increase awareness and visibility of Esquimalt as a viable business centre, and showcase all that our local business community has to offer,” Tania Dyck, chamber administrative assistant, wrote in a release. Residents are invited to attend for free to peruse a number of Esquimalt industries, retail outlets and homebased businesses. The event includes a hiring fair. The business fair happens Sept. 24, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. For info, call 250590-2125. emccracken@vicnews.com
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Bryn Evans rings the replica Liberty Bell – complete with crack – at Victoria Golf Club after finishing on the sixth hole. The chime tells approaching golfers who cannot see the flag that it is safe for them to hit toward the sixth green.
Freedom to hit Nearby residents and players alike are familiar with the sound emanating frequently from the area of the seventh tee at Victoria Golf Club, just off Beach Drive. After finishing play on the sixth hole, golfers signal to those playing behind them that they are free to hit their approach shot to the green. What do they use to sound the alert? Why, a scaled-down replica of the Liberty Bell, of course. Head professional Mike Parker admitted there is no special significance to the bell, only that it was a replacement seven or eight years ago for a cracked bell previously on the site. “Our greens superintendent was asked to scout around for a replacement and found it on the Internet,” he said. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Local teachers ‘frustrated’ with bargaining: union rep Erin Cardone News staff
Greater Victoria parents won’t see their children’s report cards and might not have a chance at parent-
teacher interviews, unless they schedule a meeting themselves. Strike notice served last week by B.C. teachers took effect yesterday, the first day of school. It’s a teach-
only strike, meaning for the most part, classes will operate as usual. However, the workto-rule edict means teachers will not meet with principals or administrators, fill out
forms or assemble data. “Teachers are very frustrated,” said Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association. “Teachers don’t
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Parking space the final frontier The City of Victoria is offering people a chance to borrow one of 20 downtown parking spaces for a specific purpose on Sept. 16. The city is taking part in Park(ing) Day, a global initiative, with a mandate to spark dialogue about the way cities allocate space. Individuals or groups will transform the three-by-nine-metre spaces for the day. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Five-piece Buenos Aires-based troupe comes to Victoria for a concert and dance. Tix: $35 at door (600 Richmond Rd.) or $30 in advance, available by calling 250-388-7653 or 250-477-6360.
Dedicated artist churns out the songs Natalie North News staff
Jesse Thomas Brown says he’s not nearly as interesting as the characters he describes in his songs – which may be true. Or, it might just be that the tenacious singer-songwriter is far more comfortable sitting at a keyboard than selling himself to the masses. “I’m not great at self-promotion,” he said. “It’s hard to try to convince someone to listen to you without sounding arrogant.” Brown, 32, has just completed his second album of piano-driven pop-rock. An Idiot’s Tale is named from the opening lines of Shakespeare’s MacBeth and dedicated to his hero, comedian George Carlin, who died during its production. “It’s an obsession,” he said of his self-recorded work. “I started playing the piano when I was 14 and once I got good enough at it that it was fun, it (became) an allconsuming thing. A composer since the age of 16, Brown has been compared to
everyone from Bruce Springsteen and Elton John to James Taylor – comparisons that highlight a style not as common among today’s emerging artists. “He almost has an old-fashioned sensibility and approach to his music and a kind of theatrical flare, which is what I enjoy about it,” said Lap of Luxury Sound Studios owner Scott Bennett. He and engineer Scott Henderson worked on the recording of Brown’s 2008 CD, Tanglewood. For his latest disc, Brown consulted with Henderson and Bennett and recorded both the instrumental and vocal parts from his Saanich home. “I think of myself as a songwriter who sings,” Brown said. “To me, singing is just a means to expressing a song. I’m certainly not a great singer by any stretch.” The only instrument he didn’t play on An Idiot’s Tale is drums, a role filled by his second-cousin, Grade 12 Belmont band student Lucas Johnson. “It’s real. It’s not the hip hop stuff you hear on the radio that’s over-produced … It’s well thought-
studio, Brown, an avid reader and lover of figure skating – he’s a former skater himself – can be found walking his dog, Ainsley, and listening to his current favourite artists: Randy Newman, Eleisha Eagle and yes, Lady Gaga. “He’s highly dedicated to that calling,” Bennett said of Brown. “He’s a pretty genuine singersongwriter kinda dude. I haven’t run across anyone quite yet that spends that amount of time in the writing of the material.” nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Singer songwriter Jesse Thomas Brown looks comfortbale behind the piano at his Saanich home. He’ll unveil his new CD, An Idiot’s Tale, at the Fort Street Cafe on Saturday (Sept. 10). through and well-written and actually means something,” Johnson says of the music. “Instrumentally, it’s different. You don’t hear piano (with) singing much anymore. It’s really refreshing to hear that, instead of (the) auto-tuned dance music you hear on the radio.”
Both of Brown’s albums have sprung from a 65-song repertoire he wrote over 10 years. While he doesn’t officially launch his second CD until this weekend, he already has half of the recording finished for his third, tentatively titled The Passenger Waits. Never too far from his home
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Judges have selected 40 works for final adjudication from a total number of 168 entries in the Victoria College of Art’s The Underlying Spirit: Homage to Emily Carr contest and show. The finalists’ works will be on exhibit at Madrona Gallery starting Friday (Sept. 9) with an official opening at 7 p.m. Judges Kerry Mason, Martin Segger, Fran Willis and Jan Ross will be selecting first, second and third prizes on the day of the opening. Top prize for the Carrinspired contest is $1,000, with $500 for second and $250 for third. The exhibit runs through Sept. 16 at the gallery, located at 606 View St. Opening hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
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Author-poet Gary Geddes of Thetis Island, reads next week from his new book Drink the Bitter Root: A writer’s search for justice and redemption in Africa. The reading takes place at The Well, 821 Fort St., on Monday (Sept. 12) at 7 p.m. The book is based on interviews Geddes did with victims of violence in Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Somaliland. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Associate coach Rob Doyle and head coach Len Barrie join Victor Gervais (missing) as the 2011-12 coaching staff for the Victoria Grizzlies.
Len Barrie isn’t just the owner of the Victoria Grizzlies, he’s now the head coach. The 42-year-old former NHL player, Tampa Bay Lightning owner and deposed Bear Mountain CEO has stepped into the top coaching slot of the junior A franchise. Barrie assumed a coaching role during last season’s playoffs, when the squad struggled and lost against topranked Powell River Kings. Then-head coach Victor Gervais was made assistant after the Grizzlies were out of the playoffs in round 2. “We have unfinished business and we want to win a championship,” Barrie said. Barrie has demanding expectations for the team, which will see a number of new faces this season. “We are going to be a big physical team and we are not going to be fun to play against,” Barrie said. “It’s an exciting time for junior hockey. It’s exciting to work with the kids.” With marrying his responsibilities
of owner and coach, Barrie joked, “the good news is I can’t get fired.” Gervais holds positions of Grizzlies general manager as well as assistant coach. This will allow him to do more of the behind-the scenes duties, such as organizing travel and analyzing game videos. “It’s the stuff I like to do, and I am the kind of guy who likes to stay out of the limelight,” Gervais said. A new addition to the team is Rob Doyle, 47, who will be the team’s associate coach, working mainly with defence players. The three coaches know each other well, and all played for the Frankfurt Lions team in Germany in 2000. “Len is probably one of the most motivating people,” Doyle said. “He is a natural with the kids.” While this will be Doyle’s first time helping coach a team, he has always been involved in the sport. Doyle played 20 years of professional hockey, much of it in the Austrian elite league, and was NHL scout for the the Tampa Bay Lighting. sports@goldstreamgazette.com
Grizzlies a team of cubs Veterans offer advice to junior A rookies Charla Huber News staff
In five years of junior A hockey Sean Robertson has gone from cub to grizzled Grizzly. Robertson, 20, has played defence for the Victoria Grizzlies since 2006-07 and has seen a lot of rookies come and go. His advice to newbies: play hard and don’t back down to the veterans. “Rookies need to be confident. It’s OK to be nervous, but you don’t want to be too nervous,” Robertson said. “It’s a big jump from playing minor hockey to junior hockey. I have seen a lot of guys come through here. You can’t be selfish. It’s better hockey if you put the team ahead of you.” With the hockey season about to start, there are many hopefuls waiting to don the Grizzlies’ jersey. Sam McMullen from Saanich is one of them. Before junior, McMullen spent a season with the South Island Thunderbirds major midget team. Last year McMullen, 17, played for the junior B Saanich Braves, but also hit the ice
for five games with the Grizzlies. “By the second or third game I started getting used to the speed,” McMullen said. “Junior A (players) are stronger and faster.” Since then, McMullen has been working hard over the summer to secure a spot on the roster. He’s packed on 10 pounds of muscle to his six-foot tall frame, and his added strength has been noticeable on the ice. “Making the Grizzlies would be great. It’s what I have been wanting to do the whole summer,” McMullen said. Grizzlies assistant coach Victor Gervais said McMullen has a good chance of having his name added to the roster. “He is probably one of the best rookie players,” Gervais said. “He is a two-way hockey player.” Grizzlies hopeful Sam Ramsay travelled to Victoria from Surrey for the rookie camp, having played midget-AAA hockey in Swift Current, Sask., last season. “He brings a lot of speed,” Gervais said. “He brings grit to the game that I haven’t seen in a long time. He’s tough and finishes his checks.” During the camp Ramsay, a left-winger said the level of skill was a step up from midget hockey.
Returning Victoria Grizzlies regulars Sean Robertson and Wade Murphy say up-andcoming rookies need to show confidence and game sense to make the cut in junior A. Charla Huber/News staff
“It’s a lot more speed and intensity.” Whether or not he cracks the Grizzlies’ main roster Ramsay is committed to moving to the Island as he is assured a spot on the Saanich Braves this year, just like McMullen and Wade Murphy before him. Braves coach Brad Cook was an assistant with the Grizzlies when Ramsay broke out at the March prospects camp. “For the most part players were going through their paces and all of a sudden there’s this kid absolutely destroying peo-
ple out there,” Cook said. “(Ramsay) needs some coaching, but does a lot of things you can’t teach. He’s a fun player to watch and is going to be a fun player to coach.” While these players have skill and dedication the Grizzlies looking for, rookies for the upcoming season have not been selected yet. Gervais said between five and 10 rookies could earn a coveted spot on the roster. sports@goldstreamgazette.com
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Royals sign first-round pick Slick-skating 15-year-old Joe Hicketts gets his first taste of Western Hockey League play this week. The highly touted defenceman signed last week with the Victoria Royals for the 2011-12 season. Hicketts is the Royals’ first draft pick, chosen 12th overall in the 2011 WHL bantam draft. The Kamloops native is the only 1996-born player of the 31 on the club’s preseason roster. The Royals and Vancouver Giants
tangle in a pair of exhibition matches this weekend, Friday in Ladner and Saturday in Maple Ridge. Hicketts can play five regular season games for the Royals. Once his major midget hockey season is over in the spring of 2012 he is eligible to join the Royals full time. The Royals host the Kelowna Rockets in a preseason tilt Sept. 16, 7:05 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. sports@vicnews.com
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HELP WANTED 2 Day Job Fair on Sept 7th & 8th, from 9am-5pm at 1089 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC. (At skate arena) Various ft/pt positions available. Hosted by Langford Lanes, brand new bowling & entertainment centre. Free Admission. Bring resume, no phone calls please. CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and field analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
COOKS WANTED!
Marquise Group is looking for Cooks for the Victoria area. F/T, P/T and casual positions available. Previous cooking experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Food Safe Level 2 required. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check & TB Test. Please e-mail resumes to: 891.marquise@ hiredesk.net or fax: 604-214-8526
WAREHOUSE & DELIVERY SUPERVISOR Trail Appliances Ltd., the leader in the appliance industry, are searching for a Warehouse Supervisor to work in our Victoria distribution centre. This role will focus on supervising a team of five, inventory control, customer service and delivery operations. The ideal candidate will offer the following competencies; a proven ability to supervisor, coach and mentor, knowledge of inventory control principles, the ability to provide internal and external customer service, strong computer skills and the ability to effectively multi task. The ability to move large & bulky materials is also a major requirement as the successful candidate also must be able and willing to work on the delivery trucks as a driver or swamper for vacation relief or illness situations. The shift for this position will include a rotating Saturday. If this sounds like you, Please forward your resume to jobs@trailappliances.com and include VICTORIA WAREHOUSE on the subject line.
We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
HOME CARE/SUPPORT HANDICAPPED SENIOR gentlemen still drives, I have a 2 bdrm, 2 bath Apt. I require a live-in Caregiver, min care needed, pays well. Senior lady preferred. Apply to Box # 638.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD COOKS. PUERTO Vallarta Amigos is hiring 2 F/T cooks in Victoria, BC. 3 yrs experience a must. Plan, prepare, cook & complete various Mexican dishes. $13.75/hr. Email resume to pvamigos@gmail.com
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTH PRODUCTS
FUEL/FIREWOOD
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
AUTO FINANCING
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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
LANGFORD/MILL Hill, brand new half of duplex, 2 bdrms on 2 levels, partially furn’d, kitchen comp furn’d, shared lndry, refs req, now until Jan. 31/12, N/S, N/P, $1300 incls hydro & water, 250-478-6923.
WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
HOMES FOR RENT
AUTO SERVICES
COLWOOD, 2 bdrm + den char home, 1 block from ocean, fenced yard, newly reno’d, $1700 mo, 250-478-2590 SOUTH OAK BAY character, furnished, Jan 7 - Mar 10, all inclusive rent. $1700 mo. Cat care req’d. (250)598-4734. williamrobertson@shaw.ca WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
FURNITURE ESTATE: $6000. Made In Canada Solid Mahogany Bedroom Ste $1999., Organic Cotton Queen-size Mattress set $499., Sears-O-Pedic Pocket Coil, Pillow-Top King-Size 4pc Mattress set $499.; Trundle Bed $249.; Sofa/Bed, Bookcases, Desks, Lamps, Large Deluxe Lighted Wall-Unit, Cherry Dinette, Oak D/Ped. Dining Table w/6 Sides & 2 Arm Chairs $799., More! BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C.
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC, certification required. Dynamic manufacturing & processing company in Vancouver is currently accepting resumes. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: it’s that simple. your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
LOG SORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR LOCATION: Powell River, BC Closing Date: September 23, 2011 Olympic Log Sort Ltd. provides contract and custom log sorting to major Coastal forest products companies. THE POSITION: OLS is currently seeking a Log Sort Operations Supervisor to join our Stillwater Log Sort Operation located in Powell River, British Columbia. QUALIFICATIONS: We require an individual with 5-10 years of log sort management experience. You possess coastal experience in your profession and understand the necessity for the timely out turn of a first rate product. You are considered to be a good leader with excellent communication skills. You bring to the job a good working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety regulations, related marine experience, well-developed computer skills and a background in industrial relations management. A BC Scaling License is an asset for this position. OLS offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you have the skills and qualifications required for this position, please reply in confidence: Patrick Davidson, Business Manager Facsimile: 604.681.8906 Email: pdavidson@the welchgroup.com Application Deadline: Friday, September 23, 2011, as only short listed candidates will be contacted, OLS thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. TRANS Carrier Ltd in Fort St John is looking for a 4th year apprentice or journeyman mechanic with transport experience. We encourage 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to apply as well. Contact James; jconway@tcltd.ca. Affordable housing is available. Supply resume & abstract.
VERY BUSY Service Department. Frontier Peterbilt Sales Estevan SK. has immediate openings for truck and transport technicians, engine experience an asset. Top wages and benefits. Please send resumes attention John Murie. Fax: 306-636-6321, e-mail: jmurie@frontierpeterbilt.com
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LEGAL SERVICES DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 1-604687-4680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org, audio available. Lawyer referral service: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
PETS PET CARE SERVICES LUCKY PUP is a dog walking and dog hiking service in Victoria BC that provides onleash, individual, group and off-leash dog hikes for lucky pups in the city and the outlying areas. Visit www.luckypup.ca for more information or contact Selina via e-mail at: lucky.pup.walks@gmail.com or by phone at (250) 5075236.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FRIENDLY FRANK 21” TOSHIBA TV, w/built-in VCR $40. Technics receiver w/speakers $25.250-370-2905 2 TABLE lamps, $15. Corner table, $10. Coffee table $15. Area rug, $40. (250)881-8133 BATHROOM SCALE (Sunbeam), brand new, $25 obo. Call 250-380-9596. BLACK & DECKER jig saw, like new, variable speeds, $20. Call 250-656-1640. SMALL GE coloured TV, 6”x8” screen, $25. 4 head JVC VCR, $25. Call (250)477-3370
FUEL/FIREWOOD
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
TRADES, TECHNICAL
LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking a loader/hoechucker operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Email resumes to office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888. ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper flyer insertion Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays. $10.23 per hour. Evenings 5pm to 1am. Also occasional 9am to 5pm shifts available. No experience required. Please apply in person between 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday at Goldstream Press (Island Publishers). #200-770 Enterprise Crescent.
PERSONAL SERVICES
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
A FREE Telephone service Get your first month free. bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. no credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO DOWNTOWN SIDNEY 1-bdrm north facing condo in The Landmark w/ underground parking, close to sea with views, NP, $1000 mo, call 250-652-7707. FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $960/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.
BUILDING SALE... “”Rock bottom prices”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991 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.
BRENTWOOD, LARGE studio exclusive suite, country setting, furn’d or unfurn’d, $675 mo, N/S, N/P, 250-652-3082. SAANICHTON, 1BDRM suite on quiet acreage with deck, fireplace, storage, parking, laundry, heat incl. $995. NS. 250-652-6729
RED ENVELOPE- Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95 Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or call 1888-473-5407.
all conditions in all locations
250-885-1427
Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped! ISLAND AUTO Body & Paint, 25 yrs. 1210 Stelly’s X Road. 250-881-4862.
BEATERS UNDER $1000
CARS 2001 CONVERTIBLE Mustang, new black roof, 6 cyl, $8000 obo. 250-514-3007. 2002 HONDA Civic EX. 4-door, 5-speed, sport package, silver with grey interior. One owner, all service records avail. Power windows/locks, air. 111,000 km. $7,500. 250884-2295.
$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away
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TOWNHOUSES
SAVE ON Heating! Yukon Warm Air Furnaces. Wood/Oil - Wood/Electric - Wood only. Certified for Canada. Call for factory direct pricing and brochure. 1-800-358-0060. www.yukon-eagle.com.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared laundry, priv ent, NS/NP. $850 incls util. Quiet, 250-391-7915 DEEP COVE. Lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-858-6511 HIGH QUADRA self cont 2bdrm grnd lvl, w/d ns/np $1050 utils incl (250)479-4254 SAANICH: FURNISHED large 1 bdrm suite. NP/NS. Avail. Sept. 1. Ref’s req’d $900/mo inclusive. Call 250-721-0281, 250-858-0807. SIDNEY, GRD level, quiet 2 bdrm, 1000 sq ft, bright, priv patio. Close to town & bus, N/S, $1000 mo, 778-426-1817 TILLICUM/CAREY, bright 1bdrm. Full bath. Sep ent, close to amens, NS/NP. $725 incls hydro/electric/WD. Avail Oct. 1 250-294-4070, 250-588-5195. VIEW ROYAL- 2 bdrms, shared laundry. N/S. 1 small pet ok. $1100 inclds hydro/water. Call (250)658-4735.
SUITES, UPPER
DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear- make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1800-668-5111 ext. 170.
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
SUITES, LOWER
CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in
2007 DODGE Dakota, silver, 41,000kms, auto, a/c, cruise. $13,000. Call 250-884-6998.
TRANSPORTATION
2010 FORD Ranger, 33,780 kms, dark grey, 207HP V6, auto w/ overdrive, warranty, $16,900 obo. (778)430-8008.
AUTO FINANCING 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.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
TRUCKS & VANS
BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM, 2.5bath avail immed, new: fs/wd/dw, walk amens/bus/Sooke core, $1600, N/S. 250-642-0133.
FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? GOOD OR BAD CREDIT CALL Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 Free delivery. DLN 30309. www.autocreditfast.ca. INSTANT AUTO Credit We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com
MARINE BOATS For sale BEST OFFER by Sept 17th. 16ft Sundowner Ski boat, Brentwood Seaside Marina (seahorses cafe). Submit to: svscalawag@yahoo.ca
WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET www.bcclassified.com
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BOOKS BOOKS & antique paper collectibles. Qualified appraisers. House calls for large libraries. Haunted Bookshop (Est. 1947)250-656-8805
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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MORTGAGES 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
BUYING - RENTING- SELLING
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SAANICH- (CENTRAL) 2 lrg bdrms+ sun rm, new reno, appls/flrs, F/P, 3 bath, 2800sq ft. NS/NP. $1800+ utils. Avail Now. 250-361-6183.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
ELECTRICAL
GARDENING
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HAULING AND SALVAGE
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
PRESSURE WASHING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
DPM SERVICES: Lawns, clean-ups, tree pruning, hedging, landscaping & gutters. 15 yrs exp. Call 250-883-8141.
THE STUCCOMAN. Chimney repair work. Free estimates, 20 year warr/guarantee. Senior discount. (250)391-9851.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
J.ENG LANDSCAPING Co. Custom landscaping design. Rock gardens, water features, pavers. Jan, 250-881-5680.
WESTSHORE STONEWORKS Custom Stonework. Patios & Walkways. (250)857-7442.
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
MAINTENANCE, RENO’S, creative design installation. Ponds to patios, res. and comm. Call (250)474-4373 glenwoodgardenworks.com
MOVING & STORAGE
FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com
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.
SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX
250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.
CLEANING SERVICES
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (250)380-2526.
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.
CARPET INSTALLATION
CARING BONDABLE cleaning since 1985 for lower Island areas. Supplies and vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869. MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278 ‘ON ANGEL’S WINGS HOMECARE’ Private, professional housecleaning. Bonded & Insured. $25./hr (778)440-1700.
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 REDSEAL JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. Simple hourly rate. (250)886-1596.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-386-1119.
GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades, roof demossing. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
FURNITURE REFINISHING
HANDYPERSONS
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.
Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603
GARDENING 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB. AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129. COMPLETE PROPERTY maintenance programs. Monthly, weekly visits. Yard Cleanup pros. (250)885-8513.
ACTIVE HANDYMAN Reno’s, drywall, decks, fencing, pwrwash, gutters, triming, yrd work, etc. Sen disc. 595-3327. AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Lowest Price. Free Estimates. Call 250-896-6071. MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. (250)3880278.
HAULING AND SALVAGE CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
✭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.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278. M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
INSULATION MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278. MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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
MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
STUCCO/SIDING
PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.
PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178. RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
NORM’S PAINTING. Quality work. Reasonable, Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347
SUNDECKS
OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. PAINTER. YOU want the right price, top quality? 28 years exp. Call Ray (250)383-0038 SOUTH ISLAND Painting Co. Int/ext, 20 yrs exp, ref’s, quality and satisfaction guaranteed. Call (250)580-4841.
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
WINDOW CLEANING
PLASTERING
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.
PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
GLEAMING WINDOWS & Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. Brian, 250-514-7079. WCB.
Roadtrip memories? fil here please Have H ave you you cruised cruissed the California coast or toured the famed Route 66? Challenged the Grand Canyon or cycled the Rockies? Whatever your favourite roadtrip, if you have a story to tell send it along (with pictures if available), your name and contact number.
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That repertoire, for her upcoming recital, includes pieces by Gustav Mahler – her favourite composer – and a selection of English songs and folk music which serve as a tribute to legendary British singer Kathleen Ferrier. The recital will also feature Canadian composer Photo contributed Marjan Mozetich’s Susan Platts will be “Under the Watch- accompanied by pianist ful Sky,” a piece Robert Holliston at her Platts commis- upcoming recital. sioned with the help of some funding from Rolex. “To have the money to do that doesn’t happen all the time, so I wanted to use that money for something that would be here 10, 20 years down the road,” she said. Platts has performed with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra a couple of times in the last few years, but this will be her first recital here since she left. She’s planning another engagement with the symphony in November, but for now her focus is on the recital, where she will be accompanied by Victoria’s Robert Holliston on piano. “Since I was 24 or 25 I’ve earned my living as a singer, which as an artist is pretty amazing,” Platts said. “I feel lucky that I love it so much and this is my job and I get paid to do it.” The show goes Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors and can be purchased at the door or at Munro’s Books, Ivy’s Book Shop and the Cadboro Bay Book Company. editor@oakbaynews.com
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