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Taking her seatFirst to find a seat, Baljit Chandel, looks around before the start of of a community citizenship ceremony at the Royal B.C. Museum on Thursday. Thirty-five Greater Victoria residents became citizens during the special ceremony held in celebration of Canada’s Citizenship Week.

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The City of Victoria is months away from applying for a supervised drug consumption site in the downtown core, says Coun. Marianne Alto.

Alto made the announcement at an all-candidates meeting discussing homelessness, housing and poverty. The meeting, held Thursday at the Downtown Community Centre, was sponsored by three social services agencies.

Alto expects the city to make an application within six months, followed by about a year of advocacy and organization.

No site has been chosen.Supervised drug consumption

sites, also known as supervised drug injection sites, are legally sanc-tioned and medically supervised facilities designed to reduce nuisance from public drug use and provide a hygienic and stress-free environment for illicit drug users when consuming drugs.

“It’s absolutely essential,” Alto said. “A community supervised consump-tion service has all the (services)

which will save lives.”Candidates at the meeting were also

asked to stand if they supported a supervised drug consumption site. Only Coun. Geoff Young remained seated.

During question period a recovering addict asked mayoral candidate Ste-phen Andrew what’s the motivation

behind a safe injection site.“To me, it’s putting a

blanket over addiction,” the woman said. “I’m won-dering where the recovery comes in?”

Andrew, who advocates establishing a recovery

centre in Greater Victoria, said it involves a two-prong approach: inter-vention and rehabilitation.

“We can’t just allow people to go into the safe consumption site use and just assume that is going to change the cycle,” he said.

“We need to intervene. If we don’t intervene and assist the people that are using that facility, (drug abuse) is just going to continue. I disagree that we need a safe consumption site by itself.”

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Welcome to the three-ring circus.

Victoria’s first civic all-candidates meeting turned into a free-for-all Thursday.

The meeting was jolted with spontane-ous outbursts, and, yes, there was even a clown. Changes the Clown (Rob Duncan) showed up at the meeting in a clown out-fit and a red nose.

Twenty-four can-didates running for council and mayor took part in the meet-ing that debated issues on homelessness, housing and poverty at the Downtown Com-munity Centre, spon-sored by three social

services agencies: Vic-toria Cool Aid Society, Our Place Society and Greater Victoria Coali-tion to End Homeless-ness.

CBC’s Gregor Craigie was a perfect ringmas-ter (um, moderator) as he attempted to keep calm among the can-didates and audience and keep the debate respectful.

Each candidate was given 30 seconds to introduce themselves, followed by a question and answer period.

It took about 30 min-utes before the jabs started when mayoral candidate Riga Godron was making comments toward fellow mayoral candidate Stephen Andrew.

Andrew, on more than one occasion, called her behaviour “offensive.”

But that was just the start.

About one hour into the meeting, mayoral

candidate David She-bib, who is running in all 13 municipalities in the south Island, stormed out of the meeting.

“I’d like to say one thing before I leave. I think this is com-pletely crazy,” he said.

“If you think this pro-cess is going to settle anything, you all have lost it. There is no sense here at all.”

Catcalls from the audience prompted Godron to start yelling about homelessness

and sleeping in cars.Craigie urged every-

one to calm down.“Let’s respect what

other people have to say,” Craigie said.

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To accommodate maintenance, the stairwell at View Street Parkade will be closed on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 23.

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The Downtown Victoria Business Association has been renewed for another five-year term.

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NDP launches childcare plan

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For those who have ever texted or used a mobile phone while walking down the street, Prevent-able B.C. has a message for you.

If pedestrians are using any one of 25 particular apps on their phones in the busiest intersec-tions in Victoria, a message will appear within the app warning them to think about what they’re doing.

“What we’ve done is we’ve used technology to put up a digi-tal geofence. So it’s like a bound-ary around that intersection and it extends out 250 metres,” said Ian Pike, Preventable B.C. co-executive

director, describing the boundary as a GPS-enabled radio circumfer-ence around a particular location.

“When someone enters inside the 250-metre radius and they’re using their cell phone and are on any one of about 25 or 30 different applications, what they will see is a message that pops up on their device and it just says to them if you are texting and walking, have a word with yourself. It’s like a little banner ad that comes up on the application that they’re currently using.”

Pike said he hopes the campaign will change people’s behaviour and increase awareness in inter-sections.

“We know that 2,700 pedestri-

ans are injured in car crashes on average every year in B.C. Of that, 60 are killed,” said Pike. “More than half of all pedestrian conflicts where they’re hot and injured or killed is from disobedience to the traffic signal.”

Preventable B.C.’s singular goal is to reduce preventable injuries in the province through social mar-keting campaigns, Pike said.

“The current campaign acknowl-edges that if you’re walking as a pedestrian in an environment where there is traffic to be thought about and avoided, then you should not be trying to accomplish the task of texting or speaking on the phone at the same time,” Pike said.

The campaign is taking place in Victoria and Vancouver, until the end of October. Intersections with the geofence in Victoria include Hillside Avenue and Shelbourne Street, Menzies Street and Simcoe Street and Toronto Street, Blan-shard Street and Humboldt Street, Cook Street and Pandora Avenue, Douglas Street and Gorge Road and Hillside Avenue, and Pandora Avenue and Quadra Street.

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Ken Lavigne is an accom-plished operatic tenor singer from Victoria who has per-formed all around the world and for notable people such as Oprah Winfrey, Prince Charles and David Foster.

Before achieving his success in the music business, Lavigne used to supplement his income with construction work.

“What I realized was no one gives you a standing ovation after you finish drywalling their basement,” Lavigne said.

Career-wise, Lavigne now focuses solely on music and the energy he gets from performing.

“I enjoy every aspect of it,” Lavigne said.

In 2009, he checked an item off his bucket list when he performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Lavigne raised $250,000 to rent the iconic hall, where he performed for 1,200 people.

“I just had fallen in love with the space and the idea of becoming part of the great his-tory of performances gone on at

Carnegie Hall,” said Lavigne.Lavigne’s new goal is to rent

and perform at the iconic Syd-ney Opera House in Australia next fall.

“I remember at the end of the Carnegie Hall experience saying I’m never doing this again,” Lavigne said, adding all of the business and paperwork involved was outside his area of expertise. However, this has not stopped him from pursuing the Sydney Opera House.

“I realized if I did it once, maybe I can do it again,” he said. “I realized in this journey, maybe it’s not supposed to be easy. Maybe you’re supposed to have to work as hard as you possibly can and harder still to put the effort in to make your dreams come true.”

Since accomplishing his Carn-egie Hall dream, Lavigne has been touring North America singing and talking about his journey.

“It’s a concert with a few per-sonal vignettes of my story and what I’ve done,” Lavigne said. “There were many twists and turns and unexpected events. And I found that when I tell the

story, I’m not just reliving it for myself, but I think it’s an inspir-ing journey for many people who maybe were a little too afraid to take things on them-selves.”

He said helping others gain the courage to go after their dreams.

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Fear, stigma around Ebola

A B.C. company is playing a small role in the battle against the newest health scourge that is tearing through Africa and threatens to spread elsewhere.

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals has linked up with an international consortium that includes representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Medecins Sans Frontieres to advance its development of a vaccine for Ebola.

Other companies are also working on vaccines. Some, including Tekmira’s, have reportedly already been used to treat patients, foreshortening the often long and arduous trials and regulatory approvals process.

The need to stem the epidemic is that urgent.If the epidemic isn’t stopped, it could soon

become endemic, a disease that will be forever entrenched in a region, ready to spread in a moment’s inattention.

WHO estimates there could be 1.4 million cases of Ebola in West Africa by the end of January. Meanwhile, there have been only a trickle of volunteers among the medical community of the western world.

The fear and stigma hearkens back to the early days of AIDS.

“We talk about stigma and ignorance in Liberia, but let’s be frank, there’s plenty of stigma and ignorance in our own countries, and irrational fear of being on the ground.

We have an obligation to counter that fear,” Sheldon Yett, the UNICEF country representative in Liberia, told the The Globe and Mail.

Hopefully, more will have the courage to volunteer. When proper precautions are taken, there is very low risk among those working at Ebola treatment centres.

Ebola is an awful, frequently fatal disease.But we must act quickly and decisively, and

not let fear prevent us tackling what could soon become the AIDS of our era.

“Hands up.” That famous command is attributed to Bill Miner, an American career criminal who is also credited with B.C.’s first train robbery, at Silverdale on the Mission border in 1910.

A more genteel, and of course perfectly legal, trackside transfer of wealth is underway in the B.C. legislature. It’s called the Canadian Pacific Railway (Stone and Timber) Settlement

Act, and it provides for taxpayers to hand over $19 million to CP Rail to settle a lawsuit over historic logging, rock and gravel rights given to B.C.’s pioneering railway builders.

Students of B.C. history will know that while Bill Miner got the headlines, it was the early coal, lumber and railway barons who really made out like bandits. And CP Rail inherited some of this by 1912 when it took over three early railways that had been granted vast tracts of provincial Crown land.

Deputy Premier Rich Coleman revealed the settlement in the legislature this month. It seems that when CP Rail took over the B.C. Southern Railway Company, the Columbia and Kootenay Railway

and Navigation Company and the Columbia and Western Railway Company, there were some clerical errors along the way.

“I am pleased that Canadian Pacific Railway and the province have recently reached an agreement regarding the disputed ownership and value of timber and stone rights on 145,000 hectares of Crown land and 68,000 hectares of private land in the Kootenay and Okanagan regions,” Coleman told the legislature.

“The province granted land to three railway companies between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize railway construction. These railway companies reserved timber and stone rights for their own use when they sold the land to third parties in the early 1900s. These reservations were not recognized in many subsequent land transactions, and many of them were not registered in the current land title system.”

These discrepancies came to light in the early 2000s. They involve some 1,600 properties, so you can imagine the lawyer fees that would be accumulated to sort through those in court. And Coleman’s statement suggests that the government has conceded its records are in error, rather than those of the railways.

Given the Wild West ways of B.C.’s early settlement and railway development, it’s not surprising there were some loose ends. For a fascinating look at this period, I recommend Barrie Sanford’s book

Steel Rails and Iron Men (Whitecap Books, 1990).

Sanford recounts the fateful decision of the CPR to turn north at Medicine Hat and push Canada’s defining railway through the Kicking Horse Pass, leaving the mineral-rich Kootenay region open to competitors for rail freight service.

A key figure of those days is James Dunsmuir, who inherited his family coal fortune and served as B.C. premier from 1900 to 1902. He ended up owning a large part of Vancouver Island in exchange for building the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, which he sold to the CPR in 1905, the same year he locked out miners in his coal operations for their push to organize a union.

Dunsmuir’s hard line provided a boost for a rival, James Jerome Hill, who built the Great Northern Railway in the 1890s and later quit the CPR board in a bitter feud. Hill was happy to supply coal from Fernie.

Dunsmuir took a turn as B.C.’s eighth Lieutenant Governor, sold his coal business and retired to his estate, Hatley Castle, which is now part of Royal Roads University.

He is buried at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery. As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in.

•••Tom Fletcher is legislature

reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected].

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Re: Councillor fails on chemtrails (Letters, Oct. 15)

Kudos to Ben Isitt for prioritizing his work as councillor and the extra time he spends on assisting residents of the City of Victoria with their individual projects and concerns.

Letter-writer Gregory Hartnell’s expectation to have a paid elected official become his own personal research assistant for fringe science is completely nonsensical and an unreasonable expectation.

Mr. Isitt is an approachable, reasonable, intelligent and accommodating city councillor. I applaud him for the numerous achievements he has been a part of on council and for the work he does in the community in his own spare time.

If Mr. Hartnell is as concerned about “chemtrails” as he states, I would recommend he conduct his own research and data gathering first and then present the results to council rather than expect others to do all the work for him.

Michael SharpeVictoria

News’ civic election coverage questioned

When I see a poster-sized, front-page photo of Stephen Andrew, one of eight candidates for mayor of Victoria, I can’t help but think Victoria News is showing it’s favouritism and political bias (Making it a race, Oct. 15).

Once an election is underway, it’s standard practice for newspapers to give scrupulously equal treatment to all candidates and let the readers make up their own mind.

The four thumbprint photos are dwarfed by the large photo of former journalist Andrew. One of the tiny photos is of David Shebib, a fringe candidate if I every saw one, and no photos or editorial reference are to be seen of candidates Riga Godorn and Jason Ross.

As for the editorial copy: Andrew is front and centre at the start of the front-page article, and Shebib gets disproportionate coverage at the end of the story. Meanwhile, former provincial cabinet minister Ida Chong, arguably the most qualified candidate and best to provide a strong change in leadership at city hall, barely garners four lines. All the while, Changes the Clown earned several lines of editorial coverage for some reason.

The race is on for the mayoralty: So, there should be equitable editorial and photo coverage, otherwise, you are showing favouritism and bias.

I can only hope things will improve and the Victoria News will make some positive and fair-minded contribution to the election issues and debate.

Stan BartlettVictoria

Editor’s note: Similar sized photos and stories were given to Ida Chong and Dean Fortin when they both declared their intentions to run for the mayoralty.

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Over the next three issues, the Victoria News will look at the effect childhood cancer has on a family, from the devastating diagnosis to the financial and emotional hardships that follow. We also take a look at where families can get help, and the special relationships that form between health--care professionals and families.

TodayAlicen Chow and Coll Gordon were taken aback when their six-year-old daughter Islay Mei Gordon was diagnosed with leukemia a year ago. A year of medical procedures and tests followed.

Oct. 24Five-year-old Melia Christenson was a happy, rambunctious little girl. Her first symptoms of cancer was a tummy ache. The diagnosis later revealed Wilms’ Tumour.

Oct. 29Anne Carrelli is a pediatric oncology nurse at Victoria General Hospital. She’s part of a team of nurses, doctors and social workers who treat children with cancer. “You can’t help but get invested in every family because kids are kids – and they just want to get better,” Carrelli says.

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Labour Day backyard barbecue a year ago is one Alicen Chow will never forget.

Her daughter, Islay Mei Gordon, was playing with other children and fell

from a tree. It didn’t appear to be a big deal at the time, but it would soon spi-ral the young family into a fight for life.

Soon after the fall, Islay began to limp and complain of a sore back. A trip to the doctor identified nothing out of the ordinary.

As the weeks passed, Islay started getting more peculiar aches and pains. She developed an odd rash on her shoulder and the pains in her knees and back were continuing to get worse, and when she woke up in the morning she was often so stiff she could hardly get out of bed.

Finally after weeks consulting with doctors and other health profession-als, it was discovered Islay had leu-kemia.

“[The diagnosis] was terrifying,” Chow said. “I think we probably thought it was a death sentence at the time.”

Islay was rushed to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to begin cancer treatment.

The first 24 hours were a whirl-wind of activity as Islay underwent treatment. For the family, it opened an unexpected new world of learning medical terminology and understand-ing the cancer.

“You quickly move from ‘I can’t believe this is happening’ to being inundated with information. You really don’t get a chance to catch your breath,” Chow said.

Islay faced the first days with a lot of courage for a six year old as doc-tors and nurses poked and prodded her in the early stages of the cancer treatment.

Chow was surprised how well Islay held up.

“The moment we got [at the hospi-tal] they made it really easy. They treat children with remarkable respect,” Chow said. “They made it as easy as they could and she did really well.”

Anne Correlli, a pediatric oncology nurse at Victoria General Hospital, said family is so important when a child is dealing with cancer.

The family is considered a part of the health team.

“We try to build that trust with the families so they trust themselves and so when they are here and looking at numbers on the machine that we can reinforce with them it’s not just

about the numbers but what they see in their child,” Correlli said.

After a few weeks at B.C. Children’s Hospital, Islay returned home and began taking day treatment at Victo-ria General Hospital.

Islay has been in remission since mid-January and returned to Grade 1 at Keating elementary school in Sep-tember.

The hardship of dealing with can-cer is not just the disease, but how it changes family life.

Chow said her family was lucky they didn’t have to spend more time in Vancouver, so they didn’t face a lot of financial hardships.

Still, there were incidents that came up where they had to ask groups like Make-a-Wish and the B.C. Childhood Cancer Parents’ Association for help.

Chow, who is in the public service, now works two to three days a week at home. Her husband, Coll Gordon, has returned to his small law practice.

Chow said she doubts her family life will ever be the same.

“The biggest change is you develop this new normal, but it does quickly become part of your everyday rou-tine.” she said.

“Everything changed. There’s no going back. The sense of invincibility is gone.”

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Islay Mei Gordon, 6, cuddles with her younger brother Oban Li. Islay Mei was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She is now in remission.

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Large grocery stores are the only retailers eligible to add a separate liquor store under new B.C. government regulations set to take effect next spring.

To qualify for a space to sell alcoholic beverages, stores must have at least 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of floor space and groceries as 75 per cent of their sales, Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced last week.

The restrictions are designed to exclude gen-eral merchandise and “big box” stores as well as con-

venience stores, according to a ministry statement.

Eligible stores will be per-

mitted to create a “store within a store” with sepa-rate cash registers and staff,

or “co-brand” with liquor stores outside their existing facilities.

The government plans to maintain its cap on the num-ber of liquor stores, with 670 private stores now in opera-tion. Liquor stores are cur-rently restricted to relocat-ing no more than five kilo-metres from their original location, but that restriction is being lifted so a licence can be sold or moved any-where in the province.

That would allow exist-ing government or private liquor stores to relocate in partnership with grocery stores, while maintaining the regulation that no two liquor outlets can be closer

together than one kilome-tre.

Licensing to sell B.C. wine directly from grocery store shelves, a second recom-mendation from a province-wide consultation on liquor policy reform conducted earlier this year, is still being studied.

Anton said the system “strikes a balance of added convenience for consum-ers and support for B.C.’s business sector, while at the same time respecting health and public safety consider-ations.”

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As students and office workers prac-tised earthquake evac-uation procedures Thursday, politicians ducked, covered and shook their fingers about B.C.’s long-run-ning earthquake safety project for public schools.

NDP leader John Hor-gan and education critic and Victoria-Swan Hills MLA Rob Fleming vis-ited Killarney second-ary in Vancouver, one of the high-risk schools the government identi-fied for upgrading in a pre-election announce-ment in April 2013. They said more than a year later, only three out of 10 projects are underway.

“Clearly, this was

just another photo-op announcement from the premier with no follow-through,” Flem-ing said.

Schools listed for 2013-14 were George Jay elementary in Vic-toria, Cordova Bay elementary in Saanich, Killarney and David Thompson secondary in Vancouver, James Gilmore elementary in Richmond, Montecito

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Education Minis-ter Peter Fassbender issued a statement touting the province as a leading jurisdiction in earthquake prepared-

ness, with $2.2 billion spent or committed since 2001 to upgrade 213 high-risk schools.

In August 2014, the ministry said it has been trying for two years to establish a project office with the Vancouver school dis-trict to manage the 69 schools in the city iden-tified as having high earthquake risk.

The list for this school year includes Tillicum elementary in Victoria, Dunsmuir middle in Colwood, Parkland secondary in Saanich, Langley sec-ondary, Delta second-ary, Burnaby North sec-ondary, Yale secondary in Abbotsford, Richard McBride elementary in New Westminster and Minnekhada middle in Coquitlam.

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B.C. Transit and the Canadian Office and Profes-sional Employees, Local 378, have ratified a new collective agreement.

The five-year agreement covers approximately 130 professional and office employees working at B.C. Transit.

The agreement provides for a modest 5.5 per cent wage increase with potential for additional increases if the B.C. economy exceeds the annual forecasts set by the Economic Forecast Council during the last four years of the agreement.

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Only eight qualify for the Paralympics – which is naturally the goal.

“It’s a pretty demanding task, but we’re knocking on the door of those teams ranked sixth, seventh, eighth,” Ferguson said.

Attitude and commitment make Stanley, who had a stroke at birth that left him with weakness on his right side, stand out as a solid player helping build the team despite his youth.

“The players in our para program are carded athletes, they’re expected to go that extra mile or two, Liam’s definitely one of the players that does that,” Ferguson said. “As a person he’s very quiet and shy and he just gets on with business. … He trains and smiles. He’s a good kid who minds his own business and gets on with his chores.”

The high expectations of the national program are a “perfect fit for him,” says mom Shannon Stanley.

“We always just put Liam into able-bodied sports and he did well,” she said. “We did it because we thought it was the right thing to do.”

Like many parents, Stanley’s introduced him to the sport at around four years old, mostly because he enjoyed it on television.

“I loved it and found I was

pretty good,” Stanley said. That first training camp at 14

was tough he admits, but being part of the national team is worth the work.

“It’s really cool. It’s an honour,” he said. “I like challenging myself.”

He trains at the gym regularly and plays with his school team as well as the Bays United F.C. U-18 team in the Vancouver Island Premier League. Next year he shifts to U21 soccer.

“I bring a high work rate,” he admitted, with a little prodding. “I like to pass the ball and have pretty good positional play.”

“He’s never let his disability slow him. He plays with intensity and confidence,” added Shannon. “He brings intensity to everything he does.”

Soccer is the real highlight for the Glenlyon Norfolk School Grade 11 student, but working trips to Barcelona last summer and Toronto just last month are the cherry on top. At the America Cup 2014 in Toronto last month, the team qualified for the World Championships in London next year with a fourth place finish. They lost to the U.S. in the

consolation final. “And we’re hosting Parapan

American Games in Toronto this summer, so I’m looking forward to that,” he said.

The Canadian Men’s Para Soccer program requires athletes to play a high standard of soccer and be dedicated to the program and country.

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Long distance rowers, paddlers and sailors will compete next summer in a first-ever Race to Alaska that offers a $10,000 prize – and no fuel bill.

The Northwest Maritime Center, based in Port Townsend, Wash, has begun accepting applicants for the unique, non-motorized, 1,207-kilometre marathon scheduled to begin next June in Port Townsend.

The cash prize of $10,000 will go to the first competitor to reach Ketchikan without the aid of an engine.

“It’s kind of a gold rush thing. If you get there first, you win 10 grand,” said Jake Beattie, Northwest Maritime Center executive director.

The Race to Alaska is scheduled to begin June 4, on Port Townsend Bay, with a 65-kilometre first leg to Victoria.

The Maritime Museum of B.C. is partnering with Race to Alaska as the official Victoria port host. Any paddler, rower or sailor is invited to participate in that leg without committing to the full race to Ketchikan.

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Winter torchSport Minister Coralee Oakes welcomes the Canada Winter Games torch to the B.C. legislature Friday. The event launched the 2015 Canada Winter Games Torch Relay. The torch relay will journey thousands of kilometres across northern B.C. visiting many communities leading up to the 2015 Games opening ceremony on Feb. 13 in Prince George. This is the fourth time B.C. has hosted the games.

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The Northwest Maritime Center, based in Port Townsend, Wash, has begun accepting appli-cants for the unique, non-motorized, 1,207-kilo-metre marathon scheduled to begin next June in Port Townsend.

The cash prize of $10,000 will go to the first competitor to reach Ketchikan without the aid of an engine.

“It’s kind of a gold rush thing. If you get there first, you win 10 grand,” said Jake Beattie, Northwest Maritime Center executive director.

The Race to Alaska is scheduled to begin June 4, on Port Townsend Bay, with a 65-kilometre first leg to Victoria.

The Maritime Museum of B.C. is partnering with Race to Alaska as the official Victoria port host. Any paddler, rower or sailor is invited to participate in that leg without committing to the full race to Ketchikan.

Racers who complete the first leg without assistance will qualify for the full race, sched-uled to begin the following day.

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Formed in 1996, Victoria Car Share has 23 cars in its fleet and 800 members. The depreciation of value of these cars costs the co-op a lot of money, said Tom Berkhout, Victoria Car Share chair.

“We’re not a booming busi-ness. The majority of the time we’ve broken even and some years we don’t even do that,” said Berkhout.

“The reason is the depre-ciation of our cars. You have to replace them every five to seven years, which means the value of the business is drop-ping because of the deprecia-tion.”

Berkhout said in order to expand car sharing in Victoria, they have to be able to buy new cars and update the technology in the cars.

“When you’re just a break-

even business to start with, having to invest dollars with the hopes of getting more revenues is sticking your neck out pretty far,” said Berkhout.

This sparked the idea of merging with Modo.

“It allows us to get to the next level of car sharing,” said Berk-hout, adding that the cars will be newer since Modo replaces its cars every three to five years and the technology in their cars is more advanced.

The name Victoria Car Share Co-op will be no more, with Modo replacing it.

“All the corporate decisions would be coming out of Van-couver, but there would be a very strong Victoria presence for Modo,” said Berkhout.

Having Modo in Greater Vic-toria as well as Greater Vancou-ver will allow members to easily use cars in either place, he said.

“[Modo is] much bigger than we are, but they’re a coopera-tive and we’re a cooperative” said Berkhout “It’s not some big private money-making corpora-tion that’s taking us over. It’s a

regionally-based cooperative.”Nathalie Baudoin, CEO of

Modo, said she thinks the tran-sition will be easy, because the two companies are a “natural fit” together.

Started in 1996, the same year as Victoria Car Share, Modo has a fleet of 365 cars and 11,000 members in Greater Vancouver.

“The biggest benefit is going to be for the Victoria members to really use our state of the art technology,” said Baudoin. “For me, I’m very excited about the merger because it’s a big-ger territory, and it helps us grow faster. It helps us grow the movement of car sharing.”

The merger is expected to take place next spring, but first Victoria Car Share members must vote on it, said Berkhout, adding the company will go to the members in January or Feb-ruary to discuss if they accept the proposal or not.

“So far the response we’ve got has been very positive from our membership,” said Berk-hout.

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Flu season stops here.

Prevent the fl u this year. Call our pharmacist or visit saveonfoods.com to book your in-store

vaccination*. Walk-ins welcome. * You may also be eligible for a free fl u shot. See your pharmacist for details.

pharmacy

Tues, October 28th11am to 3pm

2345 Beacon AvenueSidney

250-656-6659

Tues, October 28th1pm to 5pm

1950 Foul Bay RoadVictoria

250-370-0772

Fri, October 31st10am to 2pm

1950 Foul Bay RoadVictoria

250-370-0772

Please call your Pharmacy to book an appointment

3958 Shelbourne StreetVictoria

250-477-2522

The best way to protect yourself and your family from influenza (the flu) this season is to get immunized. For more information or to find out if you are eligible for a FREE flu shot:

visit www.viha.ca/flu call the local Public Health Unit at 250-388-2200 (Victoria) or 250-519-5311

(Esquimalt) call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1

If you are eligible for a free influenza shot, please bring your Care Card to one of the local Influenza Clinics.

If you are not eligible please contact your family physician or local pharmacy about vaccine availability and cost.

THE FLU SEASON IS HERE

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC INFO

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CORPORATIONOF THE TOWNSHIP

OF ESQUIMALT1229 Esquimalt Road

Esquimalt, B.C. V9A 3P1250-414-7100

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

For further information, please call 250-414-7135

or our website @ www.esquimalt.ca/council

Monday, October 27th Regular Council

7:00 p.m., Council Chambers

Wednesday, October 29th Heritage Advisory Committee 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers

Thursday, October 30th Environmental Advisory

Committee7:00 p.m., Council Chambers

FREE INFORMATION SESSION FOR WORLD PSORIASIS DAYWednesday, October 29th, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Snacks will be served at 6:00 p.m. and the conference will start at 6:30 p.m.

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe 45 Songhees Road, Victoria

Songhees Suite (pay parking in effect)

SPEAKERSMrs. Leeanna Bulinckx, RN, Director, PerCuro Clinical ResearchDr. Diane McIntosh, BSc Pharmacy, MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist, Clinical Assistant Professor, UBCDr. Soodabeh Zandi, RCPSC, Dermatology, Director Psoriasis Clinic Royal Jubilee Hospital

Link to Web site for registration: www.reconnectingu.caor by phone: 1-819-743-7197

This conference is made possible with the support of AbbVie

www.CanadianPsoriasisNetwork.com

Community Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 22Clawthorpe Park Playground open house.

Oaklands Elementary School, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4 to 7 p.m.

All-Candidates Panel for Greater Victoria School District trustees. Esquimalt secondary school, 847 Colville Rd., 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 23Senior Support Tea. Topic: Better Business

Bureau Scams with Ros Scott, 2 p.m. James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St. Free.

Saturday, Oct. 25Harvest Celebration. Join in the celebration of the Victoria Seed Library’s first year with music, seeds, apple cider and fun. Victoria Public Library Central Branch courtyard, 735 Broughton St., 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 26Pumpkin Swim. Esquimalt Recreation Centre,

527 Fraser St., 1 to 3 p.m. .

Tuesday, Oct. 28All-Candidates Panel – focusing on alternative energy sources, food security and sewage solutions. Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Rd., 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29James Bay New Horizons 40th anniversary

celebration. Harbour Towers, 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets $40, please call 250-386-3035.

Friday, Oct. 31Halloween Bonfire with children’s activities.

Archie Browning Sports Centre (back parking lot), 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 6 to 9 p.m. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate available by donation.

Halloween Spook at the English Inn. There will be a trick or treat walk in the English Village, hot dogs, hot chocolate, popcorn and plenty of spooky entertainment. English Inn, 5 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4All-Candidates Panel, sponsored by Esquimalt

Chamber of Commerce. Esquimalt High School, 847 Colville Rd., 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 10Mayoral Candidates Debate on Homelessness

and Affordable Housing. Our Place, 919 Pandora Ave., 7 to 9 p.m.

October is Canadian Library Month and this year the Greater Vic-toria Public Library is celebrating the many ways our libraries inspire us.

GVPL has plenty of reason to celebrate; according to the latest Canadian Urban Librar-ies Council statistics, its circulation ranks as the highest per capita in Canada. GVPL also had program atten-dance of more than 70,000 people last year.

“Our goal is to have something to inspire everyone,” said Mau-reen Sawa, GVPL CEO. “Whether you visit us in person or online – to borrow books, read the newspaper, download music, attend a family storytime or get com-puter help – our librar-ies provide our com-munity with a sense of belonging and encour-age the joy of learning and discovery.”

GVPL is celebrating with events through-

out the month and by shining the spotlight on their staff, which Sawa describes as, “the heart and soul of the library.” Library regu-lars will likely recognize a face or two on the GVPL blog this month, gvplblog.tumblr.com, where many team members are being fea-tured.

You can join in the celebrations by attend-ing one of GVPL’s spe-cial programs, includ-ing:

• Superheros at the Library. Listen to sto-ries and have your superhero questions answered by one or more of your favou-rite superhero charac-ters. Various branches, dates and times at gvpl.ca

• Harvest Celebra-tion. Join in the cel-ebration of the Vic-toria Seed Library’s first year with music,

seeds, apple cider and fun. Oct. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Central Branch’s courtyard at 735 Broughton St.

• Traditional Japa-nese music and instru-ments. International guest musicians from

Vancouver’s Chrysan-themums and Maple Leaves festival and composers from Van-couver will be perform-ing and speaking. Oct. 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Central Branch at 735 Brough-

ton St.• Getting started

with computers and ereaders. Free one-on-one sessions are avail-able most days. Regis-ter online at gvpl.ca/programs-events/com-puter-classes.

Workshops, music mark library month

Colourful confusion

A peacock is a confusion of colours and patterns as he grooms himself on a fall afternoon in Beacon Hill Park.



SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 61 (GREATER VICTORIA)NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

NOTICE OF ADVANCE AND VOTING DAY OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect, for a four (4) year-term commencing December, 2014 terminating after the election held in 2018 in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act and the School Act, to fill the offices of Trustee on the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) and that the persons nominated as candidates at the Election by Voting, and for whom the votes will be received are listed below:

SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES - NINE TO BE ELECTED:Surname Given Names Residential AddressDUNCAN Nicole 309-770 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 0B8FERRIS Tom 2811 Prior Street, Victoria, B.C. V8T 3Y2HORSMAN Bev 3931 Rainbow Street, Victoria, B.C. V8X 2A3LEONARD Elaine 7640 Wallace Drive, Saanichton, B.C. V8M1N5LORING-KUHANGA Edith 4169 Quadra Street, Victoria, B.C. V8X 1L3MacINTOSH Ruth #2-1241 Balmoral Road, Victoria, B.C. V8T 1B2McNALLY Diane 353A Linden Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8V 4G1NOHR Deborah 943 Hampshire Road, Victoria, B.C. V8S 3S4ORCHERTON Peg 2653 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, B.C. V8T 3H1PAYNTER Rob 1333 George Street, Victoria, B.C. V8S1A8RIZZUTI John 4019 Hollyridge Place, Victoria, B.C. V8N 5Z8WATTERS Jordan 618 Coleos Place, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 6G7WHITEAKER Ann 1245 Chapman Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 2T7

General Voting Day will be opened on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to qualified electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) at the following places:

The Corporation of the City of VictoriaBurnside Campus 3130 Jutland RoadCook Street Village Activity Centre 380 Cook StreetCentral Baptist Church 833 Pandora AvenueSir James Douglas Elementary School 401 Moss StreetVictoria High School 1260 Grant StreetMargaret Jenkins School 1824 Fairfield RoadJames Bay New Horizons Centre 234 Menzies StreetJames Bay Community School 140 Oswego StreetSt Barnabas Church 1525 Begbie StreetOaklands Elementary School 2827 Belmont AvenueQuadra Elementary School Gymnasium 3031 Quadra StreetVictoria West School 750 Front Street

The Corporation of the Township of EsquimaltThe Gymnasium, Esquimalt Recreation Centre 527 Fraser Street

The Corporation of the District of Oak BayMonterey Centre 1442 Monterey AvenueMonterey Middle School Gymnasium 851 Monterey AvenueEmmanuel Baptist Church 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Road

That portion of the Corporation of the District of Saanich lying within School District 61 (Greater Victoria)Campus View Elementary School 3900 Gordon Head RoadCedar Hill Middle School 3910 Cedar Hill Road Cloverdale Traditional School 3427 Quadra StreetCordova Bay Elementary School 5238 Cordova Bay RoadDoncaster Elementary School 1525 Rowan StreetFrank Hobbs Elementary School 3875 Haro Road Glanford Middle School 4140 Glanford AvenueGordon Head Middle School 1671 Kenmore RoadHillcrest Elementary School 4421 GreentreeTerraceLochside Elementary School 1145 Royal Oak DriveProspect Lake Elementary School 321 Prospect Lake RoadReynolds Secondary School 3963 Borden Street Royal Oak Middle School 751 Travino LaneSpectrum Community School 957 Burnside Road WestTillicum Elementary School 3155 Albina Street Victoria Pacific Rim Alliance Church 1792 Townley Street

The Town of View RoyalView Royal Elementary School Gymnasium 218 Helmcken RoadEagle View Elementary School 97 Talcott Road

That portion of the District of Highlands lying within School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria)Highlands Community Halll 729 Finlayson Arm Road

That portion of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area lying within School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria)View Royal Elementary School Music Room 218 Helmcken Road

And such voting places shall be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES shall be available at the following places on the dates and hours stated:

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA – AT VICTORIA CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE (DOUGLAS AND PANDORA) on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Monday, November 10, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M., at Our Place Society 919 Pandora Avenue on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M and at UVIC (UVIC Student Union Building), 3800 Finnerty Road on Thursday, November 6, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT - AT THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT MUNICIPAL HALL, 1229 Esquimalt Road, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY - AT THE OAK BAY MUNICIPAL HALL, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 and Wednesday November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and at the Student Union Building, University of Victoria on Thursday November 6th, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY:At OAK BAY LODGE, 2251 Cadboro Bay Road on Friday, November 7, 2014 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) - SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL, 770 Vernon Avenue, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Monday, November 10, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., at CEDAR HILL GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE, 1400 Derby Road, on Tuesday November 4, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., at SAANICH COMMONWEALTH PLACE, 4636 Elk Lake Drive on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., at PEARKES RECREATION CENTRE, 3100 Tillicum Road on Thursday, November 6, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., at the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, STUDENT UNION BUILDING, 3800 Finnerty Road, on Thursday, November 6, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M., at the CORDOVA BAY UNITED CHURCH, 813 Claremont Avenue, on Friday November 7, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. and at GORDON HEAD RECREATION CENTRE, 4100 Lambrick Way on Friday, November 7, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES DISTRICT OF SAANICH

On Monday, November 3, 2014, at the VICTORIAN AT FELTHAM, 1773 Feltham Road between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M., on Monday, November 3, 2014, at The VICTORIAN AT MCKENZIE, 4000 Douglas Street between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 PM., on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the BERWICK ROYAL OAK, 4680 Elk Lake Drive between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M., on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the BERWICK HOUSE, 4062 Shelbourne Street between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 PM. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at HIGHGATE LODGE, 1538 Cedar Hill Cross Road between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.., on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at THE CEDARS/DAWSON HEIGHTS, 3710 Cedar Hill Road between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M., and on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at THE KENSINGTON , 3965 Shelbourne Street between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL - AT THE VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL HALL, 45 VIEW ROYAL AVENUE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 13, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT OF HIGHLANDS - AT THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY HALL, 729 FINLAYSON ARM ROAD Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE RURAL PORTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) LYING WITHIN JUAN de FUCA ELECTORAL AREA OF THE CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT - AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 62 (SOOKE) BOARD OFFICES, 3143 JACKLIN ROAD, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

NOTE: SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOTS ARE PART OF THE BALLOTS OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY, DISTRICT OF SAANICH AND CITY OF VICTORIA AND MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR MAIL IN BALLOTS UPON REQUEST TO THE MUNICIPALITY AT WHICH YOU MAY WISH TO VOTE.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION To register as an elector at the time of voting, you will be required to make a declaration stating that you meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age or older• Canadian citizen• Resident of BC for a least 6 months immediately preceding voting day• Resident or registered owner of real property in the School District for at least 30 days

immediately preceding voting day, and• Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this twenty second (22nd) day of October, 2014.

Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer


Victoria will get front row view of a partial solar eclipse

Victoria has a ringside seat to a partial eclipse of the sun on Thursday (Oct. 23).

The moon will cast a shadow on Earth in the afternoon when it passes in front of the sun.

A total eclipse will not be seen at any loca-tion on the planet, however, the westernmost and northernmost areas of North America are the best places to view the rare astronomical event.

In Greater Victoria, the eclipse at its peak will reach a maximum coverage of 55 per cent. The event begins in the early afternoon when the sun is still high in the sky.

Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Victoria Centre plan to have their tele-scopes and viewing equipment out on Mount Tol-mie for the event.

The moon will move across the face of the sun as seen from Victoria starting at 1:32 p.m. and end-ing at 4:19 p.m.

Solar eclipses should only be viewed through specially filtered telescopes or filtered glasses. Looking at solar eclipses without this equipment could result in serious damage to the eyes. RASC

members will use the proper filters when viewing the eclipse.

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A partial eclipse of the sun can be viewed by Esquimalt and Victoria residents tomorrow (Oct. 23)

A free educational program will help Victoria families and caregiv-ers who are living with the impact of a diagnosis of dementia.

Shaping the Journey: Living with Dementia will be presented by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. starting in November.

“Participants will learn strategies to live with changes and maximize quality of life,” says Emily Pridham, the Society’s First Link program co-ordinator for Greater Victoria. “They’ll also review information needed to plan for the future.”

As an additional benefit, par-ticipants will meet others going through similar experiences.

“Education allows you to gain an understanding of what you and your family members are faced with, giving you the skills and con-fidence to maintain quality of life, both now and in the future,” says Pridham. “It helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to

live well with dementia.”Shaping the Journey is designed

specifically for people experienc-ing the early symptoms of Alzheim-er’s disease or other dementias. It is also intended for care partners, family members, or friends.

In five consecutive two-hour Wednesday morning sessions from Nov. 12 through Dec. 10, the pro-gram will cover: The Brain and Dementia; Hearing the Diagnosis; Maintaining your General Health; Life After Diagnosis; Planning Ahead; Maintaining your Spirit.

Sessions run from 10 a.m. to noon at Hillside Seniors Health Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave. Pre-regis-tration is required. For information, please contact Emily Pridham at 250-382-2033 or [email protected].

For more information on Alzheim-er’s disease and other dementias, visit the Alzheimer Society of B.C. website at www.alzheimerbc.org.

Program helps families improve ‘quality of life’ with dementia

The Didi Society is helping Victoria’s George Jay elementary school and a women’s cooperative in a unique fundrasing project.

The Global to Local campaign provides much needed school supplies to local children while supporting a women’s cooperative in northern India.

“The pencil cases were purchased from one of our women’s groups in India. Supporting fair trade and these women enables them to return to school, further develop their product lines and provide for their families,” says Julia Norman, Didi Society executive director.

“With a $1,000 donation from Fortis B.C., and supplies from 3M Canada and Opus Art Supplies we were able to provide (more than) 75 students in Victoria with the school supplies their families could not afford.”

The Didi Society is a Victoria-based not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable international development by empowering women globally and educating locally.

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Didi hosts 2-for-1 fundraiser

CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT

Notice Of Election By Voting andNotice Of Advance Voting Opportunities

and Notice Of Other VotingPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Esquimalt that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six (6) Councillors, and nine (9) School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor – One (1) to be electedSurname Usual Name Residential Address or Jurisdiction of ResidenceATTRILL Scott #24 - 850 Admirals Rd., Esquimalt, BC V9A 2P1DESJARDINS Barbara 204 - 453 Head St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 5S1DUCKER John 484 Nelson St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 6P4SHEBIB David 5090 West Saanich Rd., Victoria, BC V9E 2E7

Councillor – Six (6) to be electedSurname Usual Name Residential Address or Jurisdiction of ResidenceBRAME Meagan 442 Grafton St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 6S3BURTON-KRAHN Beth 1101 Hadfield Ave., Victoria, BC V9A 5N6HUNDLEBY Lynda 816 Elrick Place, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4T1LAVERGNE Rod 485 Fraser St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 6H2LIBERCHUK Olga 404 - 885 Ellery St., Esquimalt, BC V9A 4R8LOW Susan Esquimalt, BCMcKIE Bob 954 Lampson Place, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5A1MORRISON Tim 208-1315 Esquimalt Rd., Esquimalt, BC V9A 3P5O’CONNOR Brenda 5 - 704 Rockheights Ave., Victoria, BC V9A 6H8SALTER Mark 214 - 453 Head St., Victoria, BC V9A 5S1SCHINBEIN David 211- 925 Esquimalt Rd., Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M7STEFFLER Josh Esquimalt, BC

School Trustee – Nine (9) to be electedSurname Usual Name Residential Address or Jurisdiction of ResidenceDUNCAN Nicole 309-770 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC V8W 0B8FERRIS Tom 2811 Prior St., Victoria, BC V8T 3Y2HORSMAN Bev 3931 Rainbow St., Victoria, BC V8X 2A3LEONARD Elaine 7640 Wallace Dr., Saanichton, BC V8M1N5LORING-KUHANGA Edith 4169 Quadra St., Victoria, BC V8X 1L3MacINTOSH Ruth #2-1241 Balmoral Rd., Victoria, BC V8T 1B2McNALLY Diane 353A Linden Ave., Victoria, BC V8V 4G1NOHR Deborah 943 Hampshire Rd., Victoria, BC V8S 3S4ORCHERTON Peg 2653 Cedar Hill Rd., Victoria, BC V8T 3H1PAYNTER Rob 1333 George St., Victoria, BC V8S1A8RIZZUTI John 4019 Hollyridge Place, Victoria, BC V8N 5Z8WATTERS Jordan 618 Coleos Place, Victoria, BC V8Z 6G7WHITEAKER Ann 1245 Chapman St., Victoria, BC V8V 2T7

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Esquimalt that a non-binding vote will be held on the following two (2) questions:(1) Are you in favour of the Township of Esquimalt exploring options to achieve efficiencies

by further sharing some services with other municipalities? Yes or No(2) Are you in favour of exploring the reduction of the number of municipalities within

Greater Victoria through amalgamation? Yes or No

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Township of Esquimalt on:Saturday, November 15, 2014

between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pmEsquimalt Recreation Centre Gymnasium

527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt, BC

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors as follows:Wednesday, November 5, 2014

& Wednesday, November 12, 2014

between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pmEsquimalt Municipal Hall Council Chambers

1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age or older on general voting day• Canadian citizen• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Township of Esquimalt for at

least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an

election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. A Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form is available at the Municipal Hall or on the municipal website.

For further information on the voting process, please visit www.esquimalt.ca/elections or contact:

Anja Nurvo, Chief Election Officer, 250-414-7135 orDeborah Liske, Deputy Chief Election Officer, 250-414-7136 or

Email: [email protected]

Anja Nurvo, Chief Election Officer

A16 • www.vicnews.com Wednesday, October 22 2014 - VICTORIA NEWSA16 www.vicnews.com Wed, Oct 22, 2014, Victoria News

On August 13, 2014, on Esquimalt Road at Harbour Road, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $4,620.05 CAD and $10 USD, both on or about 01:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2356, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

On March 21, 2009, at the Victoria Police Department on Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP Victoria Integrated Road Safety Unit (IRSU) seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $2,985 CAD, on or about 20:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2321, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real peo-ple like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and con-nect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: KEY set, Oct. 19. Central Saanich- Wallace Dr, near Todd Inlet Trail. Contact Central Saanich Police (250)652-4441.

LOST- SMALL gold cross with diamonds on gold chain. If found please call 250-380-3844.

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Pay-ments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Con-sultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

TRAVEL

FOY SPA RV Resort Cana-dian Winter Special $9.95/day. All new fi tness center, hot min-eral springs, events, activities, entertainment. New guests, Call for info 888-800-0772, www.foyspa.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE Vending ma-chines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. www.tcvend.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions avail. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start train-ing for your work-at-home ca-reer today!

HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have

hairstyling qualifi cations. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefi ts, paid overtime, vacation pay,

25% profi t sharing, paid birthday, advanced

training and advancement opportunities

For an interview call 866-472-4339

HELP WANTED

Floor/Carpet Installer F/t, permanent reqd. for Bapla Carpet Installation of 672 Hoylake Ave, Victoria, BC, V9B 3P7. For work at various locations in Victoria.Required: Educ: None. Exp: 2+yrs. Duties: Inspect, measure & mark fl oors. Measure, cut and install car-peting, hard wood fl oors & others. Inspect & repair damaged fl ooring. Use hand/power equipment. May estimate material / labour costs. Language: English, Punjabi an asset. Wage: $26/hr.

Contact AshwaniApply with resume to:

[email protected]

PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/in-dustrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowanc-es. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: [email protected]

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

PRODUCTION WORKERSCanada’s Largest Independently owned news-paper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location.This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of news-papers and advertising supplements.REQUIREMENTS:• Prior bindery and/or

machine operator experience would be an asset

• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment

• Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail

• Must have own transportation

✱Afternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour

Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 8:30am and 4pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS#200-770

Enterprise CrescentVictoria, BC V8X 6R4

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the

following positions:• Hooktenders• Processor Operators• 980 Dryland Sort Operator• Boom Man• Heavy Duty Mechanics• Grapple Yarder Operator• Off Highway Logging Truck

Drivers• Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fall-

ers• Hand BuckersPlease send resumes by fax to

250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected]

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

FULL TIME RESTAURANT COOKS at Rylie’s Cattle Barn Cookhouse & Saloon in Oko-toks, AB! Just 20 min. south of Calgary. Cooks are to prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes. Schedule and supervise kitchen staff, Oversee kitchen operations. Maintain kitchen inventory and records. Keep kitchen and all work surfaces clean. Educa-tion requirements are comple-tion of high school and com-pletion of college or other cooking programs. Work expe-rience of 3-5 yrs in commercial cooking. Position is perma-nent, days, evenings, week-ends & b shifts. Job is 44 hrs/wk at $16.00/hr or approx. $33,000/yr. Gratuities and oth-er BENEFITS are offered. Contact Jody at 403-466-4418 or 403-995-7779. [email protected] or FAX 1-888-492-5993. Mailing address is Rylie’s Cattle Barn Cookhouse & Saloon 263-200 Southridge Drive Okotoks, AB T1S 0B2.

OINCOME PPORTUNITY

FINALLY! IPAS2, fi rst ever all-in-one digital franchise mar-keting system. Fun, profi table, user friendly, PT/FT, fully auto-mated, completely set up. Monthly residual income, tax write-offs. Everything to make $ on or offl ine: products, train-ing, sales presentations, track-ing, follow-ups, coaches, soft-ware, fi rst internet marketing calculator. Quicker, easier, re-liable results. Freedom, inde-pendence, fl exibility, $$. Your passport to prosperity and highway to wealth await.

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or Chris at (250)-595-0370

TEACHERS

GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS needs a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

TRADES, TECHNICAL

VOLUNTEERS

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transi-tion House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

LANNA MASSAGE~ Tradi-tional Thai and hot oil mas-sage. #305-2722 Fifth St. Call (250)888-9782.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Trager® Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and

tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity.

Rae BilashCertifi ed Trager PractitionerWomen only, call for appt.

250-380-8733www.raebilash.ca

* Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ARE YOU $10K Or More InDebt? DebtGo can help re-duce a signifi cant portion ofyour debt load. Call now & seeif you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME CARE SUPPORT

NURSE SEMI-RETIRED-helps seniors: baths/meals/er-rands/etc. Refs. Call 250-474-2635 or [email protected]

LEGAL SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

RETOUCH, RESTORE, EditPhotos. Home Movies to DVD.Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family+ Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446.32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662.47x72 $18,498. One end wallincluded. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/MetalBuildings 60% off! 20x28,30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120,60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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SIDNEY- PRIVATE garden suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Reno’d 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Avail now. Call (250)654-0230.

UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT405 Cathrine St.

Fully renod 1 & 2 br. apts Avail. Immed.

MOVE IN BONUS5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

Move in today250-588-9799

GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd.

Sooke, BC

Renovated1 bdrm suites

From $675 per mo

To view call 250-642-1900


FOOD PRODUCTS

BEEF FARM GATE SALES. 1516 Mt. Douglas Cross Rd. Hours Friday & Saturday 10-4. Naturally raised, hormone free beef. Individual cuts sold, sharp, frozen & double wrapped. (250)477-3321.

FREE ITEMS

FREE FIREWOOD 11 panels of fencing, you pick-up. (250)544-6117.

FRIENDLY FRANK

2 TOPIARY plants, $40. New Women’s size 11 brown winter boots, $50. 778-440-3334.

DECORATIVE PLANT pots; 2 lrg pots $10 ea., 3 sm. $7 ea; 5 window screens 39”x30.5”, $4 ea; dog crate $20. (250)658-3948.

FIREPLACE TOOLS, $20. wood holder, $10. 6 crochet items $50/all. (250)595-6734.

FIREWOOD- old fencing, 5’H, inclds some posts, All $25. You Pick-up. (250)995-3201.

INGLIS WHITE, portable dish-washer, good cond., $95. Call (250)884-7133.

LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $38. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822.

NEW OVAL blue enamel roaster holds 15lb turkey, $7. Call (250)383-5390.

POPCORN MACHINE- 6Litre, $5, box of 16 glass tumblers, $5. Call (250)654-0907.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2014 COMET Scooter, $2500. Trike with electric assist $500. Call Brian (250)652-5034.


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FALL CLEARANCE SALE- 50% Off All Plants. October 1 to 30. Brentwood Bay Nurser-ies, 1395 Benvenuto Ave.

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

PIANO “KOHLER and Camp-bell” (USA) KC245, walnut, matching bench, 7 yrs factory warranty, mint cond. $1500. Call Sylvia, 250-721-1802.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OTwww.norwoodsamills.com/400ot

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045, www.dollars4guns.com

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

“WATERS EDGE” Saanich-ton, ocean front, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 55+. NP/NS. Call (250)655-1702.

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufac-tured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 min-utes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Pater-son @ 250-246-0637 or email: [email protected]

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

ESQUIMALTUnique Building

Must see

1 BDRMVery quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained.

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

VIEW ROYALVictoria’s Hidden Gem!

Christie Point Apts2818-3037 Craigowan Road

Reno’d suites:2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H

Pool & canoe rackT/H have w/d hook-upsOn a 15 acre peninsula

15 min to downtownRENT NOW!

On-site mgmnt. Open Daily!1-888-903-0671www.realstar.ca

COTTAGES

DEEP COVE: cozy 1 bdrm, wood fl oors, acreage, skylights $950/mo+, N/S. 250-656-1312

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SIDNEY: BRIGHT Vacation / Executive: bach $1200. 1bdrm $1500./mo. (250)514-7747.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

MT. DOUGLAS- 55+ only Bachelor suite, $485mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water includ-ed. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

STORAGE

Winter storage available, New lower rates. Westport Marina 250-656-2832 www.thunderbirdmarine.com/westport

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

BEAR MTN area - 2 bdrms in new house, grnd fl oor. NS/NP. Laundry. $1100. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755.

Sooke: Lrg 1 Bdrm + den grnd fl oor suite, f/p, laundry room, storage. all incl, pets OK $820 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337

TOWNHOUSES

LAVENDER CO-OP is accept-ing applications for quiet, bright 2 ($912) and 3 ($999) bdrm townhouses, close to Glanford school. W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, back-yard. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42K/$45K +. Applications avail. in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. ForALL unwanted Vehicles, anycondition. Call (250)885-1427.

We Buy Cars!$50 to $1000

Scrap Junk Running or Not!Cars Trucks Vans

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant/ CPA

Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST.

Set up & Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY

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

CLEANING SERVICES

CHEERFUL CLEANER with own supplies. Good rates, great ref’s. Call (778)432-3588

EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

COMPUTER SERVICES

YOUR Local PC Nerd. Laptop/ PC upgrades, maintenance & repair. I come to you! www.localesqnerd.ca

DRYWALL

BEAT MY Price! Best work-manship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

EAVESTROUGH

ABBA EXTERIORSProfessional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg dis-counts. WCB. (778)433-9275.


ELECTRICAL

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

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

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

GARDENING

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Black-berry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Haul-ing. Comm/Res contracts. Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

250-479-7950FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance• Landscaping• Hedge Trimming• Tree Pruning• Yard Cleanups• Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd JobsNO SURPRISES NO MESS

www.hollandave.ca

BLACKBERRY CLEARING- Weedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

BUYING OR SELLING?Call 250.388.3535


GARDENING

(250) 858-0588- Lawn & garden maint.

- Landscaping- Fences & Decks

- Hedge & Tree Services- Pressure Washing

Free estimates * WCBwww.mowtime.ca

C.R. LANDSCAPING: lawn & garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedging/brush cutting, fences. Clean-ups. Ins. 250-893-3465.

C.R. LANDSCAPING: lawn & garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedging/brush cutting, fences. Clean-ups. Ins. 250-893-3465.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & gar-den, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, pow-er washing, de-moss, Insured.


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning- Gutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neigh-bours house. 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.HANDYMAN SERVICES. Small renos, fences, hauling, lawns, etc. (778)977-5854.HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

HAUL A WAY• Clean and Green • Junk removal• Free quotes• Senior discount(778)350-5050

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774


HAULING AND SALVAGE

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flag-stone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

MISC SERVICES

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& MOVING STORAGE

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.

AFFORDABLE RATE Moves Insured. 10 years exp. Free lo-cal travel. Call (250)818-2699.

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& MOVING STORAGE

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

PAINTING

35 yrs Professional Painting, WCB & BBB A+ rating. Accept Visa & M/C 250-883-5453

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Dis-counts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

OLD TIMER. Quality old fash-ioned service. Great rates. Ex-cellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING

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

FREE ESTIMATES. Rea-sonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

PLASTERING

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING

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


STUCCO/SIDING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.

STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffi t (metal, vinyl,stucco). Call (250)744-8081.

TREE SERVICES

BUDDY’S TREE SERVICES-Trimming, pruning, chipping,removals, hedges. Insured.Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

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HELPING KIDS SUCCEED IN SCHOOLUnited Way works to ensure that every infant grows into a healthy child; every child has the support he or she needs to do well in school; and every young person makes a successful transition into post secondary or the workforce. Unite to Change and help children gain valuable life skills to become strong adults.

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New mothers may experience many different emotions in the first months and year with their baby.

Enjoy Your Baby, a new pro-gram developed by the Cana-dian Mental Health Association, will help mothers who may be experiencing mild to moderate feelings of low mood during this time, said Enjoy Your Baby co-facilitator Jocelyn Demontmo-rency.

The free course targets moth-ers whose babies are between one month and 14 months old.

Each of the five sessions will cover different topics such as unhelpful thinking, pampering and sleep over five weeks, said Demontmorency, who works for the Canadian Mental Health Association as a community coach.

The program will consist of 12 to 15 women learning skills to cope and thrive as new mothers.

“It’s not for anyone that’s severely depressed,” said

Demontmorency. “When you’re a new mom it can be pretty over-whelming.”

Mothers do not have to be referred by their doctors to reg-ister for the program.

“Caring for a new baby is a pretty challenging time and requires lots of energy,” said Demontmorency. “It’s going to be really interactive.

“We’ve got lots of discussion, activities for them and some really great materials as well. It’s a wonderful way of bringing some new moms together and likeminded women that are fac-ing some difficulties and sharing ideas and coming together to talk about how they would like to make some positive changes.”

Enjoy Your Baby is a free five-week program taking place at Esquimalt Recreation Centre from Nov. 13 to Dec. 11.

For more information and to register, please contact Diana at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Family Services at 250-385-2635 ext. 207 or email [email protected].

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Program helps moms enjoy their new baby


Bridge meetingWorkers talk on what was the approach road, on the Vic West side, to the Johnson Street Bridge as work continues on the replacement for the well-known blue painted bridge.

The Township of Esquimalt began web-casting its council meet-ings Monday.

Residents interested in civic matters will now be able to view live and archived videos of council meetings from the comfort of their own homes using their home computer, or on the road with their mobile device.

A link will be available on the Township home page which will redirect web visitors to a cen-tralized portal. As con-tent is added to the por-tal, users will be able to access not only videos, but supporting docu-ments such as agendas, minutes, staff reports and presentations.

Archived videos will be indexed, allow-ing viewers to jump to subjects of interest quickly, rather than watching the entire meeting. Users can also subscribe to an RSS feed and share content through social media.

To learn more, please go online to esquimalt.ca.

Township launches webcasting


KNOW THE NEW RULES2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING

Third party advertising is any election advertising not sponsored by a candidate or elector organization.

If you advertise as a third party from September 30 to November 15 in the 2014 Local Elections, you have new rules to follow under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

■ You must register with Elections BC as a third party sponsor before conducting any advertising.

■ You must include your name and contact information on all advertising.

■ You must not sponsor advertising by, or on behalf of, a candidate or elector organization.

More information on the new rules is available at elections.bc.ca/lecfa. Registration forms and the Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in B.C. can be downloaded at the Third Party Sponsors page.

Media outlets cannot publish or transmit election advertising on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014.

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Photo calendar celebrates James BayJennifer BlythVictoria News

A Victoria woman has put her passion for James Bay into a calendar represent-ing some of her favourite elements of her childhood home.

Writer, photographer and artist, Doreen Marion Gee grew up in James Bay in the 1950s and ’60s. Struck by its natural beauty to this day, she was inspired to share those reflections through the col-lection of photos and artistic illustrations.

Describing the work as “a beautiful homage to the place that I love and where I spent 20 magical years of my life,” it con-tains Gee’s favourite photos taken during numerous neighbourhood walk-abouts over 18 months. Gee then spent another six months designing and publishing the photo book.

“I wanted to write a book about James Bay, which I’m still working on, but I thought what better way to show my love for this area than with photographs,” Gee says. “I’ve been pretty fortunate to live in Victoria, and James Bay especially.”

The photos reflect memories of a child-hood spent watching the seasons change at Beacon Hill Park, exploring the Ogden Point Breakwater, and even skating on Harrison Pond.

“All these places have wonderful mem-ories for me,” Gee says.

People, too, are at the forefront of her memories. “The history of James Bay is just amazing; there’s lots of characters ... and lots of character!”

Her favourite character in the calen-dar is a young female eagle. “It’s actually my favourite photo I’ve ever taken. I love what the eagle represents, the power of that bird. I like to feel empowered in my life.”

“It’s more than a calendar; to me it’s more of a photo book,” Gee says. “I wanted to get my love of James Bay out in photos – the wonder of all the beauti-ful places. I like to zero in on those little details that nobody else notices.”

Thrilled about the truly local nature of the project, Gee credits the support of community members in making the calen-dar possible. Women In Need Society pro-vided a grant through its self-sufficiency program that helped with self-publishing costs, and the local Island Blue offered a beautiful print result for an affordable price, Gee says. With calendar in-hand, a meeting with Tourism Victoria CEO Paul Nursey also generated marketing ideas to help get the calendar into the hands of both locals and visitors.

Gee’s calendar sells for $30 and is avail-able downtown at Munro’s Books and through Gee directly at publicitypromo-tionexpert.wordpress.com.

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Doreen Marion Gee’s passion for James Bay can be found in a new calendar.

Victoria Volunteers

Want to volunteer? Opportunities are available through these positions at Volunteer Victoria. Please call 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca.

•••The Threshold Housing Society is looking for

a volunteer driver with access to a vehicle that can be used for picking up furniture and delivery to various locations around town. A long term commitment is preferred.

The First Open Heart Society is seeking past patients who would be willing to visit with current patients undergoing surgery to offer support and encouragement. Training is provided.

The Gordon Head Connecting Seniors Project is looking for a personable volunteer driver to help seniors get to social programs on Sunday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

The Positively Africa Society is looking for a special events coordinator that will oversee the planning and implementation of special events designed to raise funds and public awareness.

Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital is looking for en energetic creative person to be their events coordinator. Be the person who brings all the details of events together to make great celebrations for residents.

The Glenshiel Residence is looking for someone to assist residents with questions they may have about their shared computers or their own laptops.

Victoria Area Parole is looking for a volunteer to help residents of a federal halfway house to learn to cook for themselves. The volunteer will plan, shop for and cook a nutritious meal with residents.

The YMCA-YWCA is looking for an energetic and friendly program volunteer to provide excellence in customer service and support to the members and participants who access child and youth programming on weekends.

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