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Roszan HolmenNews staff

The state of journalism is top of mind for Denise Savoie.

The case of Jill Winzoski weighs on her – and it’s the first topic

of conversation during a recent coffee-shop meet-up. The Manitoba reporter was fired recently, after a Conservative MP complained about her allegedly biased reporting.

It’s an example of a larger trend, she points out: journalists who ask

investigative questions are sidelined and scientists don’t want to be quoted.

“A culture of fear has deepened over the time I’ve been in Ottawa,” Savoie says.

It’s been three months since her sudden resignation, midway through her third term as Victoria’s member of Parliament. Reflecting on her time in federal politics, she has one dominant impression:

“I remember before I went to Ottawa, I felt, as a Canadian, that our democracy was rock solid … and it’s been shaken.”

Interrupting herself, she apologizes for the New Democrat partisan speak.

Politics aren’t the main reason for today’s interview.

Savoie gratefully acknowledges the widespread concern in the community about her health – the reason behind her unexpected departure. It’s a topic she doesn’t want to discuss in any detail, but does see the need to address in broad terms.

“It isn’t that I’m deathly ill,” she clears up, right off the bat.

“If I were younger, I could have continued, but I knew my health was taking a beating and that became important to me to be around for my grandkids and for myself,” she says. “I think I can manage it now.”

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LIFE AFTER POLITICSDenise Savoie talks about her health, her impressions of Ottawa and her future

Snapshot of servicePolitical record for Denise Savoie:■ Victoria city councillor, 1999 to 2005 (re-elected in 2002)■ Victoria member of parliament 2006 to 2012 (re-elected in 2008 and 2011)

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Rankin tops byelection poll for NDPVictoria riding gives Greens solid support

Daniel PalmerNews staff

Murray Rankin may have won Monday’s federal byelection in the Victoria riding, but the Orange wave didn’t roll until late in the evening.

Donald Galloway and the Green Party proved themselves the only real contender besides the NDP, while the Liberals and Conservatives struggled to gain momentum.

Frontrunner Rankin surged ahead only in the final hour of poll results, taking a commanding 1,200-vote lead. At several points through-out the night, Galloway and Rankin swapped the lead.

Galloway seemed stunned by his own success earlier on, before con-ceding to Rankin at about 10:35 p.m.

“I think we’ve won, whatever hap-pened,” he said. “We’ve run a fab-ulous campaign. I don’t think they (the NDP) expected this.”

NDP supporters at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, who had been anx-ious for most of the night, were jovial after Rankin’s victory speech.

“Like Paul McCartney’s long and winding road, I never expected it to be quite such a nailbiter,” he said. “But at the end of the day, we won, and that’s the thing I treasure,” said Rankin, who succeeds retired NDP MP Denise Savoie.

Conservative candidate Dale Gann was expected to finish with roughly 14 per cent support, while Liberal Paul Summerville had nearly 13 per cent of the vote.

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After a two-year wait, ren-ovations are proceeding on the former Traveller’s Inn at 120 Gorge Rd. E., purchased by the City of Victoria in 2010 to create affordable housing.

Renovations will likely begin in the next couple of weeks on the smaller of the two structures on the lot.

The larger building has a different fate. Two months

ago, stakeholders agreed to demolish and rebuild.

“The cost of the renova-tion on the three-storey building was so close to building new, it made more sense to build to suit,” said Bruce Parisian, executive director of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. “I’m ecstatic.”

With help from various funders, the city will con-vert the old motel into sub-sidized housing for aborigi-nal tenants, with the Friend-ship Centre overseeing operations.

It is the second conver-sion of its kind for the city. Last month, renovations were completed on Queens Manor, another former Traveller’s Inn.

Parisian sees many advantages to building new, rather than renovating the whole motel.

“When you build to suit, obviously it’s a lot better living conditions,” he said. It will also allow for two- and possibly three-bedroom units for larger families.

Plans for the new build-ing also include a common room, where the Friendship

Centre can host celebra-tions and operate such pro-grams as cooking classes.

“We call it the village,” Parisian said. “We want the community to be able to meet and support one another.”

The timeline for the new portion of the housing com-plex is unclear, as it requires community consultation.

Renovations to the exist-ing building, however, will progress much faster. Pari-

sian hopes to see the facil-ity operational by the end of next year.

“These studio units will be housing for aboriginal youth coming out of care, or for very young families with one child, or grand-mothers raising grandchil-dren,” he said.

To date, 70 people have taken a course called ready-to-rent, in anticipation of living in the building.

In total, the city has bud-

geted $1.1 million for the job, which represents a mid-dle ground figure between the city’s original estimate of $400,000 and the friend-ship centre’s estimate of $4 million.

Funding will come from the Victoria Housing Trust Reserve ($390,000), Capital Regional District Housing ($100,000) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Cor-poration ($624,000).

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No lightupfor navy this yearConstruction causes axing of popular event


A favourite holiday event has been shelved at CFB Esquimalt due to ongoing construction at the base’s dockyard.

The annual Navy Light-ing Contest, where deco-rated ships and buildings are displayed and the pub-lic may vote for their favou-rites, attracted nearly 5,800 visitors over 10 days last December.

“I fully recognize that the (event) has become a tradi-tion for many of us, including our neighbours in the com-munity,” base commander Capt. (Navy) Bob Auchter-lonie said. “My decision is based on a number of fac-tors, including the ongoing construction and renewal in HMC Dockyard, the ability for personnel to safely deco-rate buildings near the work being done, as well as the unavailability of ships due to operational and mainte-nance requirements.”

The lighting contest has also seen the base act as a cash and food drop-off point for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Upwards of $20,000 worth of annual donations was collected in recent years.

Officials hope to revive the event for 2013.

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HMCS Ottawa is lit up during the Navy Lighting Contest at CFB Esquimalt.

Work to begin on aboriginal home Victoria’s second Traveller’s Inn conversion progressing


People passing by the former Traveller’s Inn motel at 120 Gorge Road E., now owned by the city, will soon see construction crews working on the site.


Bruce Parisian is pleased with plans to create subsidized housing for aboriginal people.

B.C. Transit accused of provoking bus unionDaniel PalmerNews staff

The union representing Greater Victoria bus drivers, mechanics and maintenance workers is accus-ing B.C. Transit of intentionally pro-voking workers to strike.

Canadian Auto Workers local 333 president Ben Williams said the union is being forced to pay worker benefit premiums, a move usually undertaken only after strike or lockout action.

But B.C. Transit said the move is a standard labour law practice.

“Under the labour code, in any job action ... (the party) who pays the premium shifts from the employer to the union,” said Meri-beth Burton, B.C. Transit spokes-person.

The two sides seem to have dif-

ferent interpretations of what con-stitutes adequate job action, how-ever.

“The union is only taking the most limited form of job action pos-sible – an overtime ban – in its mea-sured and reasonable efforts to get a new contract without a serious disruption of transit service‚” Wil-liams said in a statement.

“But we are not going to accept B.C. Transit’s provocative position that the union or the workers pay their disability, life and health insur-ance premiums while they continue to work their full shifts.”

The other major sticking point in negotiations centres on B.C. Tran-sit’s purchase of 15 Vicinity buses, which carry more passengers and require less training to operate than existing shuttle buses. Five buses are intended for Greater Victoria.

On Thursday, B.C. Transit staged a presen-tation of a Vicinity bus for media and employees.

Victoria Coun. Mari-anne Alto called the display “highly inappro-priate” given that the Greater Victoria Transit Commission, of which she is a member, held off making a decision on using the buses on Victo-ria-area routes.

“The commission made a reason-able decision to delay this decision (during job action),” Alto said.

The commission still needs to assess safety and accessibility fea-tures, as well as proposed train-ing requirements for the Vicinity buses.

“B.C. Transit folks were in the

room at the time … It’s unfortunate that the dis-cussion we should be having has been under-mined by this stunt from B.C. Transit. They’ve thrown the commission right in the middle of the collective bargaining pro-cess.”

The commission next meets Dec. 4 and may reconsider delaying its

decision on the buses, Alto said.Williams stressed the union will

give 24 hours notice before walking off the job or cutting service.

For the latest transit delays, check bctransit.com.

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Public input sought on deer reportLocal councils need to act before province takes action: staff report


Two months after a citizens advisory group put forward its recommendations for deer man-agement in the region, the prov-ince has told affected municipal-ities to choose their own actions to take on overpopulation.

In September, the Capital Regional District’s planning, transportation and protec-tive services committee asked for provincial, federal and First Nations input on options that required inter-jurisdictional approval, such as a controlled public hunt.

But at an Oct. 3 meeting, pro-vincial staff said any decisions must first come from municipal councils.

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ask us to look at doing anything until you’ve done what you need to do locally,’” said Andy Orr, CRD spokesman.

Federal government and First Nations representatives did not attend the meeting, the report states.

Committee members will vote today (Nov. 28) to allow staff to present the deer management report to municipal councils. The CRD’s committee of the whole will also need to approve the recommendation.

The report breaks down the options into four categories: conflict reduction (such as fenc-

ing and anti-feeding bylaws), population reduction (such as capturing or culling), deer-ve-hicle collision mitigation (such as lowering speed limits) and public education. It is then up to each municipality to decide what measures to take to deal with the issue.

“The CRD could be instrumen-tal in implementing the recom-mended management strategy, most notably as the information provider to municipalities on implementing deer management measures,” the report states.

“The region could also take on the monitoring, reporting and evaluation functions, including administering the recommended oversight committee.”

The CRD does not currently have a wildlife management ser-vice, and any staff work would require funding, the report states.

The committee meeting takes place Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the CRD building, 625 Fisgard St. There will be an opportunity for public input. To register to speak, visit crd.bc.ca and search “deer management.”

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SPCAs across the province are holding a half-price sale on cats and kittens, due to unusually large numbers of animals at its shelters.

“Normally at this time of year, the number of abandoned and surrendered kittens lessens, but the kittens just keep coming and we are really overwhelmed,” said Lorie Chortyk, general man-ager of community relations for the B.C. SPCA.

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To help find homes for the felines, the $149 adoption fee for cats ($179 for kittens) will be cut in half now through Dec. 9.

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City employees recognized by provinceCity of Victoria employees Janet

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Victoria Police Department’s top cops defended their recent resource shakeup in front of Esquimalt council last week, highlighting a shift toward civilian positions for non-critical policing roles in 2012.

Deputy Chief Del Manak presented the response to an efficiency review by criminologist Darryl Plecas, released in September.

The plan includes the reassignment to other duties of 10 officers from youth and regional domestic violence investiga-tion, and two of four school resource officers.

“We didn’t take this decision lightly,” Manak told council at its Nov. 19 meeting.

“In discussions with Plecas, we were told time and again that ‘You have people coming into your com-munity committing crime. Deal with the volume and severity of crime in your community first, then you may go back to having four dedicated (school resource) officers.”

Councillors Meagan Brame and

Lynda Hundleby questioned the potential impact of a reduction in officers at Esquimalt’s four schools.

“I’m worried we’re becoming more reactive than proactive with policing,” Brame said.

“I’m hoping there’s some balance there.”

Manak admitted schools will not see the same police presence that previously existed, but said “they’ll be working more strategically about where they go.”

When the report was released, VicPD said they chose not to eliminate any existing programs.

The reassigned officers will work with VicPD’s investigative services division and street crime unit.

Manak also indicated VicPD is tak-ing steps to civilianize its Crime Stop-pers program, which currently has one dedicated officer.

“There are better business models that use retired police officers (and) civilian staff at a much lower cost and the program is still viable and effective,” he said.

Chief Jamie Graham and Deputy Chief John Ducker attended council but did not speak.

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Man, 64, to face sex-crime chargesA North Saanich man has been

charged with a range of sexual crimes against minors in the Greater Victo-ria area, the first allegedly occurring 34 years ago.

Marvin Thomas Sr., 64, faces four charges, including sexual assault and sexual intercourse with a female under 14.

The charges relate to offences alleged to have happened between

1978 and 1983 and involving one per-son in or near Victoria.

Thomas also faces two newer charges relating to alleged incidents against a second teen in 2012 in Cen-tral Saanich. The charges are sex-ual assault and sexual interference against a person under 16.

On Jan. 8, the Provincial Court will set a trial date.

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Victoria police detectives are warning the public to be cau-tious, after two women were robbed at knifepoint near May-fair Shopping Centre on Friday afternoon.

The women, aged 19 and 22, were approached by a woman who asked for the time.

When one of the victims pulled out her cellphone, the suspect produced a large knife and demanded both of the wom-en’s phones and cash.

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Cougar sightingthird this month in city

A James Bay resident reported a cougar sighting early Monday morning, the third in as many weeks in south Victoria.

A big cat was spotted in the 100-block of Oswego St., near the James Bay community school, said VicPD spokesperson Mark MacIntyre.

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service was notified and VicPD officers were patrolling the area.

Police advised school admin-istrators of the sighting, as well as other schools in the area. Staff were working with police to ensure everyone’s safety, MacIn-tyre said.

Similar cougar sightings were reported Nov. 8 in James Bay and Nov. 15 in Fairfield near Ross Bay cemetery.

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While the province may change the rules next year, charities have been permitted to auction gift baskets that contain wine, so long it is paired with other donated items.

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Sipping tea at her local neighbourhood haunt – the Spiral Cafe in Vic West – she looks thin, but vibrant with jeans and a pink shirt, her trademark youthful curls framing her tanned face. It’s hard to tell that on Nov. 21, she celebrated her 69th birthday.

Savoie became sick last year. She spent the summer hoping she’d feel up for another term, but as the date approached, she knew she wouldn’t be able handle her duties as deputy speaker and chair of the committee of the whole.

“We have to be there at three in the morning, if that’s when the debates are happening,” she says. “It’s not a question that I can’t be there if I’m sick.”

On Aug. 23, she announced her resignation, effective Aug. 31. The decision was excruciating, she says. “I just felt really torn.”

Savoie’s predecessor, David Anderson, spoke to her performance and challenge as deputy speaker.

“I don’t think I ever heard a critical word of her performance there,” Anderson, the former Liberal MP and cabinet minister, says in a phone conversation.

“It’s a difficult job and it’s not one that gets a lot of glory … but it’s certainly an important one for a political process, and I certainly admire her for doing it and doing it well. The difficulty she faced as deputy speaker was that you had an entire government devoted to changing the political culture … making it much more adversarial and much more polarized.”

The tone of debate was an issue Savoie spoke about frequently during her time in federal politics.

Thinking back, she says some people misconstrued her intent. “It’s not (about) wanting everybody to be nice to each other; that isn’t what I want at all.”

In fact, she welcomes hard-hitting debate.

Most sane people realize they don’t hold a monopoly on truth, she says.

“If we’re willing to look at that, we can move from our ‘I’m right and you’re wrong’ (approach) … the kind of hurtful attacks that you hear so often in the house – it’s not just unpleasant, it’s totally unproductive.”

On the whole, she paints a dire picture: government is dominated by a culture

of fear and personal attacks that stifle freedom of speech and hamper effective debate.

Given these insider observations, one would imagine feeling altogether defeated. Not so, she says.

“I felt shaken, but then I would come back to Victoria and I would see this incredible involvement and awareness and intelligence that reaffirms my belief in the institution.”

Whether it be about housing or kids or other issues, “people jump in and get involved and do something about it.”

Since retiring, Savoie has been swimming at Crystal Pool, hiking with friends, fishing with her son and campaigning for

Murray Rankin in the byelection held to replace her.

She hopes to do a bike trip sometime, perhaps Scandinavia.

While she has closed the door on electoral politics, she plans to stay politically active.

“Politics is in me in the sense that I feel there is so much to be done,” she says.

On Nov. 27, the Victoria West Community Association honoured her contributions as a neighbour, a two-term Victoria city councillor and MP.

“In part, it was concerns about transportation and affordable housing in Victoria West that motivated Denise to run for city council. (As an MP), Denise continued to be involved in Victoria West and the issues that affect this community,” wrote association president Nan Judd.

Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin also noted Savoie’s involvement in her community.

“She was extremely hard working,” he says. “She was always organizing local meetings and forums. She was our voice in Ottawa as opposed to Ottawa’s voice here.”

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Savoie feels there is so much more to be done politically.


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B.C.’s ritual day of shame over child poverty has come and gone once again, with politicians trading blame and time-worn talking points.

The occasion was an annual gathering staged at the B.C. Teachers’ Federation office in downtown Vancouver. It is organized by First Call, an umbrella group sponsored by the BCTF, the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and a collection of like-minded “anti-poverty activists,” as they describe themselves in their latest report.

The familiar script unfolded. The report misinterprets federal income statistics from two years ago and calls for a long list of uncosted, but hugely expensive measures that they assert will make B.C. the first jurisdiction in human history to eradicate poverty.

A sampling: provide raises for employees and contractors at all levels of government until they are making an unspecified “living wage,” because we all know how public sector workers uniquely suffer from pay and pension inequality.

Raise the minimum wage again and index it to inflation. Establish universal public dental care, prescription drug and eye care programs, and daycare. (Dismiss targeted programs that already provide this.)

Raise welfare rates and expand eligibility for employment insurance. Cut tuition and provide

more student grants. Eliminate homelessness.

And so it continues toward a socialist Utopia and certain bankruptcy for provincial and federal governments already deeply in the red.

I wrote about these numbers when Statistics Canada released them back in June. They showed a modest improvement nationally and provincially in what they measure, which is not poverty, but the relative relationship

between income groups. First Call dismisses that improvement as “a dismal record.”

My point is not to deny that there are many poor people in B.C. and Canada. There are. But at this point we don’t even have a reliable way of measuring the problem, let alone effective solutions.

The report states: “Statistics Canada said the child poverty rate in Greater Vancouver was 18.4 per cent in 2010 …”

No, Statistics Canada didn’t say that. They said what they always say, that “Low-Income Cut-Off,” or LICO figures, are not an accurate measure of poverty.

The political response was equally predictable. Veteran NDP MP Libby Davies led the charge in Ottawa. The government must establish a national anti-poverty strategy with firm annual goals, she said, reciting the identical script of the B.C. NDP.

Davies didn’t mention that

Manitoba is among the provinces with such a plan. It’s the only province that finished below B.C. in the percentage of children living in low-income homes. These plans are mainly gesture politics, providing the appearance of action.

Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux spoke on behalf of the B.C. Liberal government, and she, too, stuck to a familiar script. The best path out of poverty is a job, she said. This is true, but also obvious.

Then Cadieux went on about the “B.C. Jobs Plan,” which has its own sorry record of misrepresented federal statistics.

Here’s one of the report’s more blindingly obvious section headings: “Child poverty concentrated in big cities.” No kidding. The whole population is concentrated in big cities.

Herein lies a clue that is missed by “activists” for ever-larger government. Poor people are increasingly crowded into the most expensive places.

If I’m on welfare or working in a low-wage job and receiving a provincial rent subsidy (one of those things LICO doesn’t measure), should I live in downtown Victoria or Vancouver? Shouldn’t I relocate to a smaller community where housing is cheaper?

There are lots of complications to this, but some kind of incentive to relocate could help big and small communities.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Poverty of politics continues

‘At this point we don’t even have a reliable way of measuring the problem.’

Transit move shows bad form

B.C. Transit’s move to unveil a new model of community bus in Victoria last week was ill-timed at best, provocative at worst.

With company management based in Victoria, it probably made logistical sense to hold the press conference in the city, and the accompanying ridealong in the new Vicinity buses.

But at a time when labour strife continues to bubble and inconvenience the public, and local politicians are working toward gaining more authority over decision-making for transit, the timing of last week’s show-and-tell event was definitely questionable.

Some local politicians were furious that B.C. Transit trotted out the new buses on their turf, despite the fact the Victoria Regional Transit Commission has yet to OK the use of five Vicinity buses on routes in the region.

The already delicate relationship between the company and the commission was well illustrated with negative comments from Victoria Coun. Marianne Alto and Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. The bus unveiling, benign as it might have seemed, simply proved to exacerbate that fractious association.

The bus-riding public is no doubt interested in the type of service that may one day be available to them. At any other time, Transit’s introduction of new vehicles has been met with curiosity and even a certain amount of excitement.

It could be that the commission has, in past, chosen to rubber-stamp the use of specific buses on local routes, choosing to accede to the expertise of B.C. Transit management.

In holding off their approval of the use of more of the smaller community buses, the commission was being sensitive to the current labour dispute. They are well aware that disagreement over how Transit trains and pays drivers to operate such buses is the key sticking point in the dispute.

It would have made more sense, politically, to unveil the buses somewhere else, or perhaps not at all.

Last week’s move only showed that B.C. Transit is willing to start negotiating in the media rather than at the bargaining table.

Tom FletcherB.C. Views


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Texting is the answerfor waiting city directors

Re: Waiting game playing out at City Hall (News, Nov. 23)

Why doesn’t Mayor Fortin follow the lead of Saanich council and ask that directors be texted when it’s their turn to present at council meetings?

As Coun. Lisa Helps noted, having directors wait on the sidelines, away from their desks for hours at a time, is a “waste of time and a waste of money.” And only upon Coun. Thornton-Joe’s insistence at a recent meeting did the Mayor allow those waiting directors to speak for a few minutes instead of taking lunch first.

The mayor said that, while waiting, directors have “been working their Blackberries like crazy.” In this situation, however, people are usually catching up on their own emails and calendars.

Any work-related duties that are being done are accomplished far less effectively than when the directors are at their desks, where their files and paper documents are readily available.

The mayor may prefer live-streaming so that directors can “be at their desk, doing work, but still be mindful of what is happening.” But as we all know from statistics on distracted driving, this multitasking isn’t conducive to effective concentration and outcomes.

He contradicted himself by saying that directors would benefit by waiting at the meeting for their turn to speak, even though they’re not paying attention because they’re “working their Blackberries like crazy.”

Coun. Helps brings a fresh perspective and straight talk to the team: for the sake of Victoria taxpayers, Mayor Fortin would do best to listen to her and let directors do their $100 per hour work in their offices until they’re alerted by a text to attend a meeting.

Paul AustinVictoria

Council members should give their head a shake

Re: Social enterprises targeted for tax (News, Nov. 9).

I think it is monstrous of city council to even think about taxing the social enterprises named in your front page article. As the author correctly points out: “in many cases the social enterprise helps to fund charitable work both on and off site.”

Further, any funds realized through any quasi-commercial activities are ploughed back into funding the free or subsidized services so badly needed by their clients.

These services are provided by both volunteers and salaried employees.

Any taxation would likely result in a reduction in services, producing a void which would likely have to be filled by the city, probably at much greater cost than the $216,637 in revenue expected to be realized with the tax.

I would doubt that amount of money would provide for

much more than four additional workers on city salaries and benefits. I can’t see them producing the same results. How crazy is that?

Contrast that with the $90,000 cost of the Langley Street loo in the same issue and the annual salary costs of its maintenance by city workers. True, it provides much needed relief to the bladders of numerous nocturnal inebriates, and the olfactory sense of pedestrians and neighbours. But I have no doubt that this facility falls far short of the services provided by any one of those selected for possible taxation.

William DavisVictoria

Willy-nilly density bonusesnot appropriate in city

Re: Density shift idea concerns Young (News, Nov. 14)

Victoria Coun. Geoff Young’s concerns are correct about the suggestion of funding affordable housing by adding new density bonuses anywhere.

Planning is important for density to be “where it is appropriate” and fits, while giving back to the local area. As a citizen, I understand the cynicism of citizens giving input to a plan, only to have the main aim thwarted by spot zonings.

Further, such zonings increase land costs generally, so building affordable housing becomes more expensive.

One suggestion raised before that would get the city full dollars consistently, is following Vancouver’s method of assessing the true value of the development and bonus.

Could council have a policy that bonuses require developers to build affordable units, onsite or elsewhere? The number of such units would increase without cost to the city.

Mary E. Doody JonesVictoria

Higher-than-inflationrate hike is inevitable

Re: City upping charges for water, sewer (News, Nov. 21)

The news for Victoria homeowners is once again bleak, as utility costs are to rise again, and much faster than the nationally prevalent rate of inflation.

As I noted in my letter on this topic in July, my city utility bills have increased by about 11 per cent annually since 2007, a trend which is likely to continue unabated.

This time costs are to rise because people have been conserving water usage too much.

This seems to mimic the thinking at B.C. Transit and B.C. Ferries as well – they have fewer riders, so let’s charge each passenger a lot more.

Management at these places seem to operate on the assumption that they have an inalienable right to a certain amount of cash flow, regardless of service offered or the number of users.

Such a business model is doomed to failure.

Roel HurkensVictoria


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The average customer coming in for the early bird breakfast special or fresh-baked goods may not pay much heed to the date stamp high atop the facade of Willie’s Bakery and Café.

For owner-operator Doug King, however, the 1887 mark on the Lower Johnson building is a sign of a link to the past he actively tries to maintain. From the antique wooden floors, old-style counters and interior brickwork, to the historic photos and early

morning smell of fresh baked goods, visitors need not stretch their imagination to picture original baker Louis Wille pulling hot loaves out of a brick oven.

“It’s definitely one of our bragging rights,” King says of the building that houses his eatery as well as Isabella’s Guest Suites upstairs. “It’s got this long and wonderful history.”

When German immigrant Louis Wille and his wife, Augusta, expanded their bakery operation from New Westminster to Victoria in 1887 it began a decades-long family tradition that lasted until 1976.

A return to part of that tradition came in 1999, when the space was reopened as Willie’s Bakery – the spelling change honoured the son of new owners, Mike and Shellie Gudgeon.

While locals know Willie’s today as a place to find numerous eggs Benedict options and all-day breakfast, King, who

took over in 2005, admits the connection to the building’s original use is a good drawing card for visitors to the city.

“Tourists are the topping on the dessert for us,” he says.

That tourist market is tapped in other ways by King’s company. Beside the guest suites upstairs, in the former longtime home of Louis and Augusta Wille, they also operate the café in the Royal B.C. Museum, and the diner car snack bar outside the museum in summer.

– Willie’s Bakery and Café, 537 Johnson St., 250-381-8414, williesbakery.com.

Slegg Realty expandsin up-Island markets

A recent move by Coldwell Banker real estate offices in Nanaimo, Parksville and Courtenay to join forces with Greater Victoria-based Slegg Realty gives the company 48 representatives on Vancouver Island. That makes Slegg Realty, an offshoot of the lumber and hardware business built up by Ron and Steve Slegg, one of B.C.’s largest and fastest-growing real estate brokerages.

Victoria operationsnet tourism awards

Tourism Victoria and Maple Leaf Adventures earned national recognition last week when the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards were handed out in Gatineau, Que. Tourism Victoria won the Social Media Initiative Award for its Escape Your Everyday campaign, aimed at potential visitors from Vancouver and Seattle. It included a Facebook contest, billboard ads, flash mobs and other media. Maple Leaf, which runs tours to Haida

Gwa’ii and the B.C. North Coast on its traditional schooner vessel, won the Sustainable Tourism Award.

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Last week was a good one for the Victoria office of Expedia CruiseShipCentres. At the company’s national conference in Vancouver, consultants from the 911 Yates St. location were recognized for achieving new levels of sales under its Presidents Circle Awards program. Earning platinum status were Sandy Perry and Lexia Anklovitch; achieving gold status were Julie Charlton, Barry Cole and Margaret Statham, and Paul Barton, Marni Horner, Sheila Kaul, Ute McLean and Pamela MacDonald achieved silver. The team also won the top sales award from Holland America Cruise Lines.

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The team of Eric Brabander, Annette Wagers, Natalia Simo

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“I had been going through some vocal difficulty at the time and I was very nervous,” said Lavigne. “We started to sing, and she got me to do the hula dancing in the first lesson. It loosened me right up … and it was as if somebody had just opened up a window and a gust of fresh air came through.”

Fifteen years later, he’s still visiting James.

In the days leading up to his annual Christ-mas concert, he has returned for a tune up.

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“I’m always try-ing new things and for a while there I got bored,” she said.

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“He’d been a stretcher bearer in the World War and he’d been amazed by the range of the human voice that comes out of somebody when they are dying or when they sick,” James said. “He could make a sound like a motorcycle or a baby, and it so reached me … and I’m hard to reach.”

He got the whole body involved, she said. “When you’re standing static, then everything seizes up.”

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Though officially retired, today she con-tinues to coach her favourite students.

What distinguishes a singer is their ability to reach you with their words, said James. “There is some indefinable thing that makes the whole thing work, and usually it's the inspiration of the poetry and the music.

“There are four of five people who I said would have a career because they had this ability,” she said. She counts Lavigne among them, but she’s not all praise for her stu-dent.

She doesn’t condone Lavigne using his voice to sing pop.

“If you’re going to be an opera singer, you’ve got to develop more muscle because it is a muscular pursuit,” she said. The style of pop and the use of microphones are at odds with opera, she explained.

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For the past year, the two have been working on what Lavigne describes as a “vocal overhaul.”

“Being on tour so much, you run into trouble,” he said. Bad habits develop – such as pushing a high note – and become ingrained. It gets you through the concert, but can wreck your voice in the long term, said Lavigne.

Upon his return from tour-ing, he got a scolding from James: “‘My dear, what are you doing? You look like you just had a sour candy!’” Lavi-gne recalled her saying.

“She can really get inside a person’s head … and chal-lenge and cajole,” said Lavi-gne. James cuts him off, add-ing “and bully” to her list of characteristics.

The two share another big laugh.

“I never learned the impor-tant things in my singing until

somebody really hurt me,” she said, simply. “But if you want to sing, you go back and try to find a way that you don’t do those physical things that get in the way of natural singing.”

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“The last note goes on and on and on forever, and that's what I'm really going to be focusing on, is making sure I can hold that note far longer than anyone expects me to,” Lavigne said.

James shoots him a look – “I didn't know about that.”

Lavigne’s Christmas con-cert, Under the Mistletoe, takes place at the Royal Theatre Dec. 3, and benefits C-FAX Santa’s Anonymous. The show offers a range of traditional carols and humorous anecdotes. Tick-ets at the Royal Theatre box office, by phone at 250-386-621 or online at rmts.bc.ca.

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Galt began her career singing, dancing and playing music at an early age. At 17, she joined a 27-piece show band from Calgary called Stratus Faction. The band performed in showrooms, clubs and hotels from Toronto to Las Vegas. After a career performing around the world, she returned to Victoria in 2008.

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The final figure underlin-ing the University of Victoria’s annual impact on B.C.’s econ-omy was higher than Tony Eder expected.

As the university’s director of institutional planning and anal-ysis, his office conducted the research and crunched the num-bers to come up with an esti-mated $3.2-billion figure.

“It’s larger than we’ve seen in the past. Part of that is due to the extraordinary contribution of our university graduates and the way they spend their income in the province of B.C.,” Eder said.

“But it’s also the importance of research. We always knew it was very important, but the magni-tude of close to a billion dollars surprised us and impressed us.”

UVic’s yearly economic impact was revealed in a report released Monday.

The figure was broken down into five categories: direct spending by UVic; student spending; visitor spending; increased income resulting from higher education; and impact of UVic research.

“It’s important every now and again to step back and take a look at the numbers to get a sense of what is the economic impact of having a univer-sity like ours in this region, and you can see it’s extremely significant,” said UVic president David Turpin.

Direct spending by the university accounts for $585 million annually. Student spending was cal-culated at $177 million, with visitor spending at $135 million.

Annually, the impact of UVic education of sala-ries in B.C. is estimated to be $1.27 billion. The impact of UVic research, development and innova-tion is estimated at $994 million.

Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Cham-ber of Commerce, said direct spending from the university, students and visitors has the greatest impact on Greater Victoria’s economy.

UVic is a significant local economic driver, he said, comparable to tourism, shipbuilding and high-tech.

“When I describe (Victoria’s) economy, I say ‘We’ve got a tech sector worth roughly $2.6 billion, we’ve got a tourism sector north of $1.5 billion. Then we’ve got an education, and shipbuilding and repair sector that are both around $1 billion,” Carter said.

“(UVic is) a significant community force whose cultural, community and economic impacts go far beyond the campus boundaries,” Carter added.

“(The study) shows the absolute vital role that the University of Victoria plays in keeping our economy strong, vibrant and innovative; $3.2 bil-lion in direct and indirect economy activity – that is remarkable,” said Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin.

“Clearly we are a university town. If you have any doubts, come on down on Thursday or Friday night downtown,” he said, only partially joking.

Eder and his colleagues looked at other universi-ties in the province to compare the numbers.

The University of British Columbia, a much larger institution, has a greater total impact on the economy, Edar said.

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The Township of Es-quimalt, its families and businesses will come together Dec. 8 for the grand opening of the Centennial Memorial Walkway at Memorial Park.

A lasting memorial to the social fabric of the community, inscribed pavers purchased by participants will be in place for the event. The ceremony gets under way at 1 p.m. Parking is available behind Mu-nicipal Hall and at the Archie Browning Sports Centre, with parking for those with disabilities at the small parking lot just west of the park. Hot drinks will be served.

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December is busy in Esquimalt, with activities and events to help the whole family embrace the holi-day spirit.

Kick things off Dec. 4 with Es-quimalt’s Celebration of Lights, a free community celebration supported by volunteers, Esquimalt’s business community and the Township.

The annual parade gets under way at 6 p.m., winding its way through Esquimalt’s streets to the Archie Browning Sports Centre rear parking lot, where activities and entertainment continue until 8 p.m. Take in the town light-up, entertainment, a visit from Santa and refreshments, including hot dogs and hot chocolate. For details and the parade route, visit www.celebrationofl ights.ca

Take a spin around the rink with the man in red Dec. 8 during the

Lions Skate with Santa at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Join Santa on the ice from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for skating, games and fun, while the Lions Club of Esquimalt provides lunch for all skaters. Admission is a twoonie plus a non-perishable food item for the food bank.

From the rink to the pool, Es-quimalt hosts its Swim with Santa Dec. 22 at the Esquimalt Rec Centre pool. From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., enjoy festive games, activities and a photo with Santa; admission is $2.

The Seniors’ Christmas Lunch Dec. 14 offers a chance for local seniors to enjoy time with friends, a traditional turkey dinner and a Christmas carol sing-along at the Crow’s Nest in the Archie Brown-ing Sports Centre from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $11 per person; for details call 250-412-8500.

The Esquimalt Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library opens its Christmas events Nov. 27

with Behind the Scenes With the Bel-fry: More Than a Ghost Story. This casual lunchtime chat, from 12 to 12:45 p.m., will feature one of the actors from the Belfry’s production of A Christmas Carol and a local Dickens expert. No registration is required.

On Dec. 11 from 3 to 4 p.m., the library asks Who is Santa Claus? Learn the answer, play a Santa Scav-enger Hunt and make a diorama to decorate a tree. For ages fi ve to 12. For registration, visit www.gvpl.ca

On Dec. 15, the Esquimalt Li-brary welcomes the community for its Winter Social from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., including draw for a book prize package. At the same time, the library is offering a Drop-In Christmas Craft. They supply the materials and samples, and you supply the imagination. No regis-tration required but children under three must be accompanied by an adult.

The annual Esquimalt Celebration of Lights opens with the always-anticipated parade, winding through the township’s streets beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 4.

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Residents are invited to place non-perishable food items in bags labelled “Food Drive” alongside their garbage

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• Dec. 3 to 7 – food bags will be gathered from the north side (north of Old Esquimalt Road).

• Dec. 10 to 14 – food bags will be gathered from the south side route (south of Old Esquimalt Road).

In addition, food donations will also be accepted at Municipal Hall (1229 Esquimalt Rd.) or the Esquimalt Public Works Yard (601 Canteen Rd.) from Dec. 3 to 14.

Monday to Friday – Rainbow Kitchen serves a free hearty meal at noon for low-income and marginalized people at the United Church of Esquimalt, 500 Admirals Rd., in Wheeley Hall (enter from Lyall Street).

Fridays – Esquimalt Walking Group hosts free social, community walks leaving from the rec centre foyer at 10 a.m. year-round, rain or shine.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays – Esquimalt Lions Club meets at 6 p.m., at Esquimalt Legion Hall, 620 Admirals Rd. FMI: President Brian Morin, 250-479-0088 or [email protected]; Gerry Mullen, [email protected] or 250-480-7175

1st & 3rd Wednesdays – Kiwanis Club of Esquimalt meets, 7:30 a.m. at Gorge Vale Golf Club.

2nd & 4th Mondays – Esquimalt Photography Club meets, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the hall of Esquimalt United Church. New members welcome, incl. all levels of amateur photographers. FMI: www.esquimaltphotoclub.org

Nov. 28 – United Way Open House on Seniors’ Support: Better at Home, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Archie Browning Sports Centre./ FMI: Lilaine, 250-220-7363.

Nov. 29 – Victoria Cougars host the Kerry Park Islanders, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning Arena. FMI: www.victoriacougars.com

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Parade, 6 p.m.; events & activities at the Archie Browning Sports Centre rear parking lot, 6:30 to 8 p.m. FMI: www.celebrationoflights.ca

Dec. 6 – Victoria Cougars host the Kerry Park Islanders, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning Arena. FMI: www.victoriacougars.com

Dec. 8 – Esquimalt’s Centennial Walkway opens in Memorial Park, 1 p.m.

Dec. 8 – Pacific Mobile Depots Community Recycling, 9 a.m. to noon at the Archie Browning Sports Centre rear parking lot, for soft and hard plastics, styrofoam, milk and cartons, and electronics. Drop-off fees apply.

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Dec. 10 – Esquimalt Committee of the Whole meets, 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. FMI: 250-414-7135.

Dec. 13 – Victoria Cougars host the Westshore Wolves, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning Arena. FMI: www.victoriacougars.com

Dec. 15 & 16 – Centennial Carol Sing in Memorial Park, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 – Esquimalt Council meets, 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. FMI: 250-414-7135

Dec. 20 – Victoria Cougars host the Saanich Braves, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning Arena.

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Rams to face Vancouver CollegeTravis PatersonNews staff

Perhaps the rise of the Mount Douglas Rams AAA varsity football team should have been more obvious, but no one saw this coming.

The Rams outclassed their rivals, Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks, with a 41-15 win on Saturday at UBC’s Thun-derbird Stadium.

It sets up a Subway Bowl final between the Rams and Vancouver College Fighting Irish, 7 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 1) at B.C. Place Stadium. The Irish defeated the St. Thomas More Knights 42-20 in the other AAA semifinal.

“(Saturday) was perhaps our most complete game I have seen any Rams team play ever,” said head coach Mark Townsend. “Our offence was able to capitalize on great execution from our special teams.”

Going into the Saturday’s semifinal, all eyes were on Hawks tailback Maleek Irons, who ran rushed 491 yards on 48 carries in the Hawks 52-49 win over the Rams on Oct. 13.

But this time it was all Rams. When the Hawks came up empty on their first drive, the

Rams stormed downfield for a 7-0 lead on a 75-yard touch-down run from AAA Player of the Year Marcus Davis.

In a unique sequence of plays, the Rams executed a strat-egy that took the Hawks out of the game by attempting and recovering two consecutive onside kicks.

Callum Duke’s first kick was perfect and was recovered by Stephan Lechinsky. Running back Mason Swift capped the ensuing drive with a four-yard touchdown run.

“We felt we had a chance to drive a hard squib kick off one of their front line players,” Townsend said.

“It’s a strategy we practiced all last week.”

Duke attempted a second onside kick, which bounced off a Hawks player, and was once again recovered by Lechinsky. Quarterback Ashton MacKinnon finished that drive with a 16-yard TD strike to Davis, his second of three in of the game.

“On the night, we weren’t up to the challenge,” Mouat head coach Denis Kelly said.

“You’ve got to give credit to them. They came out with a lot more energy and a lot more intensity at the start. We couldn’t really establish our game, and moreover, we had real trouble stopping them.”

The Rams were up 41-0 by the time Mouat scored in the second half. Irons was held to 120 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown, a solid game but a far cry from his last effort against the Rams.

Davis scored his third touchdown on a 20-yard run and Swift scored his second on a 17-yard dash. Receiver Brian Dowds caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from MacKinnon.

The Rams now prepare for the Fighting Irish, which makes its first appearance in the AAA Subway Bowl since winning it against the Terry Fox Ravens in 2010.

Leading the Irish’s offence is a “three-headed monster,” running back Liam Mahara, receiver Rashaun Simonise, and the strong-armed quarterback Hunter Robinson.

“Vancouver College is a talented and well-coached team and we have great respect for them,” Townsend said.

The Rams and Fighting Irish met on Oct. 5, a 54-32 Rams’ win at Royal Athletic Park.

On Thursday (Nov. 21) the junior Rams lost 14-7 in their AAA semifinal to the Terry Fox Ravens.

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Volleyball brothers, rookie and veteranTravis PatersonNews staff

Born five years apart, brothers Garrett and Ryan Marcellus are enjoying a rare opportunity as teammates on the Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team.

Because of their age difference, Oak Bay High grads Ryan and Garrett only recently had the opportunity to play together for the first time. Officially, it was in Victoria’s summer league, played on grass. But this fall is a new experience altogether, said Ryan, who made his PacWest debut against the Van-couver Island Mariners on Oct. 12. The Char-gers swept that match in three straight sets.

“So far it’s a lot faster and more size oriented,” said Ryan, 18, “and it’s been great having my brother on the team.”

Ryan, a 6-foot-2 setter, is one of three Chargers rookies this season, with 6-foot-7 middle Lachlan Polson of Cla-remont secondary and 6-foot-4 right side Lucas Dellabough from Lam-brick Park.

Big brother Garrett is a model statesman, not just for Ryan, but for the team.

Now 23, Garrett, a 6-foot-4 left-side, has played every single position with the Char-gers during his five seasons. He was a sec-ond team PacWest all-star last year, was part of the Chargers back-to-back provincial

championships in 2009 and 2010, and is cur-rently among the team leaders in kills, aces and digs.

“This is an extremely committed team. Winning the past four straight is a huge confidence boost to go into the break,” said Garrett, who is tidying up his accounting degree. “Even when times are tough, we don’t get down, it shows our character.”

That was evident when the Chargers started the season slow, at 4-4.

“We had a little trouble winning the (sec-ond match) of the weekend until recently. We’d win on Friday, but lose on Saturday. But it seems we’ve got over that hump,” Garrett said.

The Chargers are com-ing off with a fourth straight win on Sunday, beating Cranbrook’s Col-lege of the Rockies Ava-lanche 3-1 at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excel-lence, to take a record of 8-4 into the mid-season break.

“Chargers coach Charles Parkinson has a knack for setting his teams up to peak at the right time,” said Garrett, at PISE on Sunday.

The well-lit court has housed the Chargers the past three years, making a distant memory of the Chargers former home, the gym of St. Margeret’s School, where Garrett

played his rookie season in 2007-08.Like Ryan, Garrett also joined the Char-

gers straight from a provincial champion-ship with the Oak Bay Barbers (2006).

“It’s been a long career and I’m happy to be able to finish with my brother on the team,” Garrett said.

Chargers stop AvalancheFifth-year rightside Andy Inglis scored 23

kills, three aces and seven digs on Sunday in the Chargers 3-1 win over the Avalanche, and Garrett Marcellus had eight kills, an ace, and 10 digs. Garrett had 10 kills on Saturday as the Chargers won in three sets over the Avalanche, 25-11, 25-13 and 25-10.

The Chargers women (5-7) also won both games over the Avalanche on the weekend.

Third-year leftside Hilary Graham and second-year rightside Olivia Redden led the Chargers with 14 offensive points each on Sunday. Redden led the Chargers with 15 points on Sunday. Second-year libero Kelsey Johnson had a monstrous match with 21 digs.

PacWest volleyball season restarts on Jan. 4 when the Chargers visit the Douglas Royals in New Westminster.

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Camosun College Chargers Claire Ash, Morgan Marshall and Hilary Graham jump to block a shot by College of the Rockies Avalanche player Kelsey Thompson at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence gym.Travis Paterson/News staff

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Victoria Cougars point streak ends Travis PatersonNews staff

The Saanich Braves ended the Victoria Cougars’ year long point streak on Thursday (Nov. 22).

The 3-1 win also stopped the Cougars current 16-game winning streak and was the first regulation time loss by the reigning Vancou-ver Island Junior Hockey League champs dating back to Dec. 3, 2011.

“Saanich outworked us and were hungry to do things we weren’t pre-pared to do,” said Cougars coach Mark Van Helvoirt.

The two-game series crossed Tilli-cum Road Bridge back to Saanich’s George Pearkes Recreation centre for Friday night, where the Cou-gars struck back with a 2-1 win in a shootout.

“Friday we played a better team game, we were blocking shots, chipped pucks out, and didn’t get frustrated,” Van Helvoirt said.

The two-game set between the league’s first-place Cougars and second-place Braves was also a possible preview of the 2013 VIJHL final.

Braves captain Ty Jones sniped the game winner on Thursday in the second period and added an

empty net goal in the final minute as the Braves won 3-1 at Archie Brown-ing Sports Centre in Esquimalt.

To earn three out of four points against the Cougars (23-1-0-1) is a solid take for the Braves (17-4-0-1).

“It’s huge for our confidence,” Braves coach Cook said. “We’re happy that we’ve performed well. Quite frankly, our first two games (against the Cougars last month) we performed well too, this time we

were able to get a result. Obviously (Friday was) disappointing.”

The challenge now for the Braves is to carry on in the same manner when they visit the Peninsula Pan-thers (15-9-0-2) at Panorama arena on Thursday and host the Campbell River Storm (5-18-0-2) at Pearkes on Friday.

“Our preparation was outstand-ing from players and staff, no ques-tion,” Cook said. “We can’t be that

excited about just one team, we need to bring that killer instinct every game so it’s just normal when we get to playoffs.”

Goalie Tanner McGaw was solid for the Braves on Thursday, stop-ping 33 of 34 shots, especially dur-ing a series of Braves penalties in the second period. McGaw was great again on Friday, making 34 saves on 35 shots.

“What I really liked was that (McGaw) didn’t have to stand on his head, nor did (Ty Jones) have to score five points,” Cook said. “We were good all around, and (McGaw) made saves he was supposed to.”

Thursday’s game took a major shift when, with the Cougars up 1-0 on a goal by Dane Feeney, Braves forward Sam Johnson scored short-handed on a breakaway. Johnson slid the puck through Evan Roch, “a massive” lift to the Braves’ morale. A few minutes later Jones scored at five-on-five to make it 2-1.

Jones was the first to score on Friday, with eight minutes left in the first period. Ben Kinshella tied it 1-1 for the Cougars in the last minute on the rebound of a Brody Coulter shot. Cougars forward Garrett Brandsma scored the only goal of the shootout.

The Cougars visit the Westshore Wolves, 7:30 p.m. tonight at Bear Mountain Arena, and host Kerry Park Islanders, 7 p.m. tomorrow.

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Braves forward Justin Polischuk hopes for a rebound as Cougars goalie Evan Roch gloves the puck during the Braves 3-1 win at Archie Browning Sports Centre on Nov. 22.

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Men’s MP W L SW:SL Pts1 Douglas Royals 12 11 1 34:11 222 V.I. Mariners 12 9 3 29:17 183 Cam. Chargers 12 8 4 29:16 164 Capilano Blues 12 6 6 24:19 125 COTR Avalanche 12 5 7 19:25 106 CBC Bearcats 12 2 10 9:33 47 UFV Cascades 12 1 11 12:35 2 Women’s MP W L SW:SL Pts1 UFV Cascades 12 11 1 33:12 222 V.I. Mariners 12 10 2 31:6 203 CBC Bearcats 12 7 5 26:16 144 Cam.Chargers 12 5 7 19:25 105 CapilanoBlues 12 4 8 16:28 86 Douglas Royals 12 3 9 15:33 67 COTR Avalanche 12 2 10 11:31 4

HockeyVancouver Island Junior Hockey League

North Div. GP W L T OL PtsComox Valley 25 12 11 0 2 26Nanaimo 24 12 11 0 1 25Oceanside 26 10 14 0 2 22Campbell Riv. 25 5 18 0 2 12

South Div. GP W L T OL PtsVictoria 25 23 1 0 1 47Saanich 22 17 4 0 1 35Peninsula 26 15 9 0 2 32Westshore 26 15 11 0 0 30Kerry Park 23 2 19 0 2 6

Scoring leaders GP G A PtsBrody Coulter (VIC)25 18 50 68Samuel Rice (VIC) 22 14 43 57Ty Jones (SAN) 22 25 26 51Dane Feeney (VIC) 25 18 26 44Josh Gray (SAN) 22 17 20 37Ben Kinshella (VIC) 23 12 23 35Mark Walton (VIC) 24 21 13 34Mitch Ball (COM) 25 16 18 34Max Mois (WSW) 22 18 14 32G. Dunlop (NAN) 24 12 17 29Recent resultsNov. 21: Campbell Riv. 2 Westshore 3 Nov. 22: Saanich 3 Victoria 1Peninsula 4 Nanaimo 5 OTNov. 23: Victoria 2 Saanich 1 SOWestshore 4 Peninsula 8 Oceanside 3 Campbell River 2 Nov. 24: Nanaimo 1 Oceanside 2Westshore 7 Kerry Park 3 Campbell River 3 Comox Valley 2

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Limited SeatsAvailable

Retirement Concepts is a family owned private company based in Vancouver BC that provides seniors housing and care services ranging from Retirement Living, Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing Care throughout the Province.

We are looking to fill the following shift: Part-Time

Permanent (Night Shift).

Applicants must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with current active registration with CRNBC, BSN preferred.

Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, inthe strictest confidence, via our website atwww.retirementconcepts.com/careers

While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted.

Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

Registered NurseNeeded ImmediatelyBEACON HILL VILLA

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

UKRAINIANSUPPER

Friday, Nov. 30th5pm to 8pm

UkrainianCultural Centre3277 Douglas St.

Victoria, BCInfo at (250)475-2585Everyone Welcome

No Reservations

LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

AND OTHERS

Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and

others, having claims against the Estate of

ROY MAGNUS ANTONSEN, Deceased,

formerly of 1290 Park Terrace, Victoria, BC, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof

to the undersigned Executor, c/o

TERI L. RODGERS, Barrister & Solicitor,

308 – 895 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1H7, on or before December 24, 2012, after which

the estate’s assets will be distributed, having

regard only to the claims that have been received.

TERI L. RODGERS, Executor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND

OTHERSRE: THE ESTATE

DONALD GWYTHER WARREN, DECEASED

formerly of 8F-1215 CRAIGFLOWER ROADVICTORIA, BC, V9A 2X9

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that claimants against the Estate of EDWIN DONALD GWYTHER WARREN are hereby noti-fi ed under s.38 of the Trust Act that their claims must be delivered to Barry Dinning, Solicitor to the Executor, at 813 Gold-stream Ave., Victoria, BC, V8V 3L2 on or before January 15th, 2013 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate pursuant to law, with re-gard only to claims of which he has notice.

BARRY E. DINNING, Solicitor

By: DINNING HUNTER LAMBERT & JACKSON

SOLICITORS

WITNESS WANTED - a Hit and Run occurred on Nov. 9, 2012 at 8:30AM, at Mckenzie and Shelbourne. A 2004 BMW was rear ended by the uniden-tifi ed driver of a large silver SUV. If you have any informa-tion about the driver or the ve-hicle that fl ed the scene, please contact GAVIN @250-384-6262 or [email protected].


LEGALS

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling:

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Owner S. Lowrie2G1WFS2E1291263492000 DODGE DAKOTA

Owner K. Intile1B7GG22X4YS737377

Will be sold on Decem-ber 12, 2012. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

WITNESS WANTED - A hit and run occurred on Oct. 30, 2012 at 3:15pm, at Richmond and Forrester St. A 2006 Hon-da Civic was struck by the unidentifi ed driver of a grey/sil-ver late model sedan with a spoiler. The offending vehicle fl ed on Forrester Street and remains unidentifi ed. If you have any information about the driver or vehicle that fl ed the scene, please contact GA-VIN in confi dence at 250-384-6262

PERSONALS

STEAMWORKS: A club for men to meet men. 582 John-son St., Victoria. 250-383-6623 steamworksvictoria.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST: BLACK & White 6 mo old kitten, named Sushi. Lives near Falkland Rd & McNeill Ave in South Oak Bay. Please call 250-507-5510.

LOST: Oly the CatMissing from near Langford Veteran’s Memorial Park No-vember 13th. Friendly and could be in someone’s base-ment/shed. May have jumped into a car, could be far away from home. Much loved and missed. Any info appreciated, Please call 250-213-1779.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ACCOUNTING & Tax fran-chise. Start your own practice with Canada’s leading ac-counting franchise. Join Pad-gett Business Services’ 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222.

GOLD RUSH! looking for a Partner to try and do gold in the Yukon (small scale) Seri-ous Enquiries. 250-331-1335

OWN A Homecare business! Full Training/Support. A great income potential by helping others. Canadian based. $80K req’d to start. Qualicare.com 888-561-0616.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

LOG TRUCK drivers with off-road experience wanted in Northern Alberta. Immediate openings, good wages, ac-commodation supplied. For-ward resumes: [email protected]

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcrip-tionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com [email protected]


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FARM WORKERS

DAIRY, BEEF, Crop, Sheep, Swine, Horticultural work. Live and learn in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia or New Zea-land. 4-12 month AgriVenture programs available. 1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.comCanadian farmers may also apply for overseas trainees.

HELP WANTED

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a mini-mum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051


HELP WANTED

AN ALBERTA ConstructionCompany is hiring Dozer andExcavator Operators. Prefer-ence will be given to opera-tors that are experienced inoilfi eld road and lease con-struction. Lodging and mealsprovided. The work is in the vi-cinity of Edson, Alberta. Alco-hol & Drug testing required.Call Contour Construction at780-723-5051.HAIRSTYLIST WANTED fulltime/part time for First ChoiceHair Cutters in their Victoria lo-cation. Guaranteed $11/hour,25% profi t sharing, paid over-time, benefi ts, paid birthday,vacation pay, annual ad-vanced training and advance-ment opportunities. Call 250-360-1408 today for an inter-view.


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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.

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JOIN OUR TEAMArbutus RV, Vancouver Island’s industry leader, is offering Sales Team opportunities in our Mill Bay & Sidney Locations, to meet the demands of our ever-increasing market. If you have previous proven sales skills or are an enthusiastic learner and self-starter looking for an above-average income this would be the perfect opportunity for you. We offer training, an employee benefi t program, and an exciting work environment along with the scope and credibility that 5 Island locations can bring. Demonstrate your interest by applying via email to [email protected]

Required: Experienced Parts Person for Western Star Truck Dealership in Williams Lake

Absolutely no phone calls.Only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

HELP WANTED

FIELD SERVICEREPRESENTATIVE

IDS CANADA a leading provider of direct-to-con-sumer information pro-grams in the medical waiting room environ-ment is seeking self mo-tivated individuals for a rewarding casual posi-tion. Key responsibilities in-clude: merchandising patient literature in dis-play racks within Medical offi ces, Hospitals & Clin-ics for the Victoria and surrounding area.The successful candi-date will possess strong organizational skills & be computer literate. Profes-sional appearance, own car and home storage space required. Ideal for recent retiree and/or those already working part time. Flexible, willing to travel short distances, must be able to lift 15-20 lbs.Please forward your re-sume [email protected] referencing Victoria in the subject line.We thank all applicants for their interest, but we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualifi ed

Two-way Radio Technician2 years experience preferred

Wage to be determined by experience.

Email: [email protected] or Fax: 250-287-4511

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HELP WANTED

THE LEMARE Group is ac-cepting resumes for the follow-ing positions: •Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience•Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers•Coastal Certifi ed Bull Buckers•Off Highway Logging Truck Driver•Grapple Yarder Operators • Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

F/T Sandwich Makers Victoria (Subway) 2 locations No. edu/exp. Eng. req’d. $10.68/hr Fax 250-360-0969 1. #100 - 1633 Hillside Ave. 2. #102 - 1503 Admirals Rd.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician. Han-na Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Al-berta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, bene-fi ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email [email protected]

RED SEAL Diesel Truck and Trailer Mechanic wanted in Northern Alberta. Full time, permanent position. Initial ac-commodation supplied. E-mail: [email protected] for immediate response.

HELP WANTED


PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

HERBAL MAGIC. With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today Call 1-800-854-5176.

EDUCATION/TUTORING

MATH TUTORING. Keep up with the class for $12/hour. Call (250)592-4166.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free con-sultation. Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 www.mydebtsolution.com

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. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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1.800.514.9399

NEED MONEY? No credit checks! No upfront fees! Im-mediate response! Electronic deposits and payments! 1-866-499-5629 www.mynextpay.com

LEGAL SERVICES

BIG BUILDING Sale. This is a clearance you don’t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265 One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

HELP WANTED


PERSONAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206, www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Mo-vies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

PETS

EQUESTRIAN

HORSEBACK RIDING boots, black leather. “Ariat” brand tall boots, woman’s size 7.5, regu-lar calf, medium height. Excel-lent condition. Perfect fi rst pair of show boots! Paid $400, ask-ing $250 obo. 250-391-5992, leave message. (Westshore)

PETS

EASY CHRISTMAS Shopping for pets! No line ups, no cold weather. Deals to Bark about!! Receive 10% off with coupon code: Clubpet10 1-855-839-0555 www.petland.caLABRADOR RETRIEVER pups, pure bred, fi rst shots, dewormed, ready to go Dec. 1. Call (250)360-6585.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

FREE ITEMS

FREE: VERY old trunk, suitable for storage. Call (250)598-1171 after 4pm.

FRIENDLY FRANK

BOX OF clock parts, 94 Dodge rims, lady jacket, boy doll, $10 each. (778)265-1615DESIGNER COAT sweater, (Rodier), oatmeal colour, size 12, $50. Call (250)658-8201.HUGO WALKER, $99. Never been used. Please call (250)727-2720.MEN’S FAR West winter gor-tex jacket with hood, Xlrg, $65. Call (250)656-6197.SHEET SET, single white fl an-nel, great cond. $10. Call 250-652-9538.

HELP WANTED



FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

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

FURNITURE

5 PIECE French Provincial bedroom set, 9 drawer dresser w/lovely framed mirror. Pair of 2 drawer night stands, 3 piece queen brass bed, excellent condition. $650. without bed $550. Call (250)727-7741.

BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18”Dx50”Wx79”H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733.

ROUND LIGHT Oak dining room table and 4 chairs, very good condition, $285. Call (250)652-8549.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

2010 LEGEND 4 wheel scoot-er with jumbo basket, scooter cover, walking cane, fl ag hold-er and canopy. Like new, al-ways kept in the house. Retail price $4,357, now asking $2050 obo. (250)656-7786.

$5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scoot-er. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CHINESE CARPET- 12’x9’. Beautiful condition, dark blue background. $1,400. Call (250)208-2642.

EVERYTHING GOES AT DREAMLAND KIDS CLOS-ING OUT SALE! Up to $250. off cribs, $500. off dressers, $600. off bunks, 50-75% off kid’s bedding! 3194 Douglas St., at the corner of Alpha.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.

Osteoporosis~MS~Fibromyalgia? Increase Performance? Commercial Vibration ma-chine. Clinically proven. (250)287-2009.



MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.

STOREWIDE LIQUIDATION! Everything Goes, REA-SONABLE Offers Accepted! New & Used! Furniture, Mat-tresses, Accessories, Tools & Hdwe. Solid Wood Bedroom Suites, Bookcases, Wall-Units, Curio/China Cabinet, Sofa Ta-bles, Dinettes, Chairs, Reclin-ers, Sofa, Loveseats, Lamps, Mirrors & More! All Cheap, While Stock Lasts! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Mon-Sat 9-5.

TWIN SIZE bunk beds, Can-wood Alpine solid lodgepole pine wood, with 5 “ foam mat-tresses and matching 7 draw-er solid lodgepole pine chest. Like new. Used maybe 10 times for our visiting grandchil-dren. Paid $1125.00. Asking $600. (250)658-4242.

YAMAHA KAYAK roof racks, 2 locking bars, 1 side has 2 cradles, 2nd side has a Hulla-vator unit, drops to waste lev-el. Seldom used, paid over $1200, asking $500 fi rm. Please email: [email protected]

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

TOOLS

RIGID ROOTA Drain cleaning machine, Model K75, excellent working condition, $650 obo. Call (250)598-6203.

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Mount WashingtonFranchise for saleJohn or Bridget

250-897-4888Email: bridget@

galleryatsaratoga.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547.w w w p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192291

OPEN HOUSE, Sat, Dec 1, 1-3. 10353 Devlin Plc, Sidney Rancher 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg. fam room, private treed lot. Call 250-655-1499 or view w w w . p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 or mls #316102


CHECK CLASSIFIEDS! 250.388.3535 or bcclassifi ed.com✔

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

$399,000. Next to VGH, 2bdrm + 3rd or offi ce, 2 lvl, endunit, windows on 3 sides.Large family room, 2 fi replac-es, pet allowed. 71-14 ErskineLn., Tel: 250-478-0269. OpenHouse, 2PM-4PM, Sat & Sun. www.Comfree.com/367097www.mls.ca x2486311

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY

with Well-Maintained Furnished Home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm,

2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake,

in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational

property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call [email protected]

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick 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: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE in Lannon Creek #60, $30,000 250-642-7189

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.Perched on a cliffside withpanoramic ocean vista, over-looking The Saanich Inlet. Se-rene & secure. All amenitieson-site, fi rewood. $700-$1200inclusive. Monthly/Weekly.Pets ok with refs. 25 min com-mute to downtown Victoria.Must have references. Call250-478-9231.

2 bed + den, 2 bath, 2 yr oldcondo, cls to downtown Sid-ney or ocean on Brethour Ave.$1550 + util, sm pets ok, nosmoking. 250-516-3256 Gran-ite, Hardwood, South Facing.

CONDO IN FIRST CLASS CONDITION

FOR SALEdesigned for age 55+ group and comes with services. Excellent location near the Inner Harbour, Legisla-ture, shopping etc. Will consider a rental lease also on this bright, homey, residence.

Call Tony Joe-RE/MAX Camosun

250.370.7788 for more info & pictures.

see: w/s http://www.tonyjoe.com/

JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $795+ utils. NS/NP.Avail Jan 1. (778)430-2116.



RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

ESQUIMALTUnique Building

Must see

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained.

Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384

Senior Living200 Gorge Road West,

Victoria

Ask For Move-In Bonus1 bdrm. from $865/mo.

2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.

• Wheel-chair accessible• Outdoor, indoor and

covered parking available• Lockers • Elevators

• Laundry room • Balconies• Bicycle storage

• Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Call Now:250.381.5084www.caprent.com

[email protected]

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

GRANT MANOR Newly renovated

suites, Starting at

$675 per moTo view call 250-642-1900

JAMES BAY: Corner 2 bdrm condo, 2 bath, good location, beautiful kitchen, NS/NP, $1500/mo. 250-361-9540.

QUADRA VILLAGE 1 bdrm top fl r, hdwd fl rs, indoor cat ok, parking. $800. (250)812-4154.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

OAK BAY Junction: Jan. 1st. 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ building. $850. Heat, h/w incl. N/P. Share purchase required. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ESQUIMALT PARKLANDS Dr- 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls, s/s duplex. Sm pet ok, sunny patio, large yard. Avail now. $1,300+utils Call Equitex 250-386-6071 or www.equitex.ca

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

MCKENZIE EXECUTIVE suite centrally located, weekly/ monthly term. $400. - $1200. (250)419-4587, (778)977-7828SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $900. Short/long term. 250-656-8080

STORAGE

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915.ESQ/GORGE. Quiet cul-de-sac. 2 bdrm grnd level, fenced yard, on bus route. Shared W/D, N/S, pet? $995 mo inclds utils. Avail now. 250-384-5466.GORDON HEAD, 2 bdrm, $1100 incls all utils, N/S, N/P, avail immed, 250-721-4040.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

GORGE-HARRIET. Quiet, large 1 bdrm, grd level, priv ent, utils incl’d. N/S, N/P, $735/mo. Call 250-384-0460 (leave a message).

UPTOWN 1-bdrm. 820 sq.ft, 3 storage rms, patio, yard, prkng, own entr & driveway., NS/NP. $800. incl. 250-361-3508

UVIC/CAMOSUN area, 2 bdrm, priv ent, N/P, N/S, $900. Avail immed. (250)477-6652.

SUITES, UPPER

ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. $690. NS/NP. Avail now. Call (250)884-6790

TOWNHOUSES

LAVENDER CO-OP is accept-ing applications for a quiet, 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hook-up, inside/outside storage, backyard. $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross in-come $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case out-side the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED, FOR month of January: housesitting or rental of furnished Victoria area home, family of four. Mature, reliable homeowners visiting from northern B.C. Email:[email protected]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

CASH PAIDFOR ALL VEHICLES in

all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427Call us fi rst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all

dead & dying vehicles.Don’t get pimped, junked or

otherwise chumped!

RENTALS

WANTED TO RENT

WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 2 well trained cats, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo), within walking dis-tance to Wishart school in Col-wood. Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-208-0386 and leave mes-sage.

TRANSPORTATION

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

1977 CADILLAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. $2000. obo. Please call (250)477-7076.

AUTO SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

CARS

1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588.

2006 MALIBU LT V6, dealer maintained. 70,500 km’s. Blue with grey interior. $7,500, moving sale. Call 250-595-5727 or 250-886-1319.

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

1998 PONTIAC Grand PrixGT US car - 193,000 miles,lady driven since 2003. $2200.Alan, (778)426-3487.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR.Excellent condition. Loaded.White. 119,000 km, mostlyhwy driven. On-Star. $11,900fi rm. 250-755-5191.

2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT-mint, loaded, 74,000 km.$10,000. (250)598-6605.

$50-$1000 CASH

For scrap vehicleFREE Tow away

858-5865SPORTS & IMPORTS

1981 MERCEDES 300SD Tur-bo Diesel for sale. 281,000KMS, (Champagne colour) infair condition, asking $3000.Maintenance log available. Call 250-885-9010.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

FREE REMOVAL FOR UN-WANTED VEHICLES. Cashfor some. Quick service in 1hour. Call now! (250)208-6867

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant

Bookkeeping, Audit,Payroll, HST. Set up &

Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

REPAPPLIANCE AIRS

APPLIANCE REPAIR & Ser-vices. Residential/Commercial BBB member. 250-388-0278.

CARPENTRY

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

CLEANING SERVICES

GREAT RATES! Guar. clean-ing since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. (250)385-5869

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offi ces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUTER SERVICES

COMPUDOC MOBILE Com-puter Services. Repairs, tune-ups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

CONTRACTORS

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

COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903.

WEST HARBOUR Home or commercial, new and reno’s. Best Rates. (250)419-3598.

ELECTRICAL

250-361-6193- From a Plug to an Executive Home. We do it all! Reasonable rates! #22779


ELECTRICAL

(250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003.

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Twenty years ago Saanich took over ownership of Mount Doug-las Park and held a ceremony at the summit, revealing the park charter.

On Thursday, the district unveiled a second version of the constitution, engraved on a towering rock at the park’s main entrance. It’s part of a two-pronged approach celebrating the park’s past and enhancing its future.

Members of the Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society and representatives from Saanich gathered at the base of Churchill Road to recognize the success-ful strategy of closing the road to vehicle traffic daily until noon – distance and elevation markers were installed – and improv-ing the road entrance by adding more park-like features.

A new gate and a large cedar-framed kiosk, as well as a boardwalk over Douglas Creek, are also planned for installation in the spring of 2013.

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard said the district is proud of the relationship they have with the Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society.

“The word improvement is almost inappropri-ate because it’s actually about preservation,” Leonard said.

“The biggest thing we’ve done is acquire the land down the slopes so that it’s not a crew-cut park. That it’s a park that goes right down the slope of Mount Doug and now little Mount Doug.”

Graham Shorthill is a founding member of roughly 180-member society. He measures suc-cess of the morning road closure by the num-ber of walkers he meets from across the Capital Region, as well as international travellers who make a point of visiting the 188-hectare park.

“We’re always in preservation mode and any opportunity to expand the park, we take,” he

said. “That’s our fundamental job: to make sure it’s in the public eye and that people value it. The best defence of the park is citizens getting in and using it and really showing them the value.”

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Graham Shorthill, founding member of the Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society, stands with the new giant charter rock unveiled last Thursday morning at the park entrance.

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