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Friday, March 27, 2015

Bridge battleCard game tournament hits Pearkes this weekend

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Steve Mahlovic, left, Brynne Croy, Steve Croy and Mike Croy are members of the B.C. Randonneurs Cycling Club, who are organizing the Victoria Populaire 50 and 100 kilometre cycling rides on April 5. Seven-year-old Steve accompanies his mom Brynne on the tandem bike, an upgrade from previous rides he’s shared in a bike trailer and on a trail-a-bike.

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Democracy getsa boost: public input greenlitDaniel PalmerNews staff

A long-awaited overhaul to allow public input at Saa-nich council meetings should be a reality by April 20.

A bylaw passed unanimously Monday will allow resi-dents five minutes to speak on agenda items, as well as at monthly open forum sessions, where anyone can speak for up to three minutes on nearly any topic.

“There are a few things people can’t speak on, like if something is before the courts or has gone to public hearing,” said Coun. Colin Plant, who spearheaded the changes with a report in January. “If they want to come and talk to us about unicorns for three minutes, they’ll get those three minutes. I hope no one does that, but this is more of a gesture that shows we’re open to feed-back.”

The changes will also allow up to two delegations, or scheduled presentations to council. Delegations are a key public input component of all local governments across the Capital Region with the exception of Oak Bay.

Plant said he doesn’t anticipate “line-ups out the door” during open forum sessions, but said council plans to revisit the bylaw in six months to a year to address any unanticipated issues. Council also plans to deal with most of its private business before council meetings begin, which will allow the public an opportunity to speak with councillors and the mayor immediately fol-lowing meetings.

Mayor Richard Atwell said he ran on a campaign to create a more open government, and he’s pleased to see the measures were unanimously supported.

“It’s great to have this occur so early in this new term, we can now hear from the greatest number of residents about issues that matter to them,” Atwell said.

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Cards no laughing matter

Travis PatersonNews staff

A game of former Olympic glory will bring about 160 of the best players to Pearkes Arena this week-end for the Spring Sectional bridge tournament.

The annual spring and fall sectional tournaments are the biggest in the Greater Victoria bridge calen-dar, trumped only by the semi-annual regional tournament coming up in April at Pearkes, the region’s home to major bridge tournaments.

The Capital Region boasts some of Canada’s top bridge players, including national champions.

There are no prizes to the winner of the Spring Sectional – participants are just there for the love of the game, said tournament lead Ele Gibson, a board member with Unit 431 (Victoria and the Gulf Islands) of the American Contract Bridge League.

“We just play for the glory, the competition and for a good game of bridge,” she said. “You do your best and have fun like any sporting event.”

About 20 per cent of this weekend’s competitors come in from out of town, mostly up-island, and provide a significant economic impact to Saanich.

“We eat out all weekend,” Gibson said. Contract bridge has found a niche with the

over-45 population, but it’s no longer the weekend

event that once led to marriages. “The problem is people don’t play cards any-

more,” said Gibson, who started playing 1984. “When I was younger, we played cards every Sun-day night but TV and video games have taken over with young people.”

It’s still a social event, and there are some younger people playing the game, which is encour-aging, Gibson added.

“Bridge takes a lot of time. When you’re done a day’s work, you don’t want to use your mind at night. You want to relax, whereas when you’re retired it’s an excellent way to keep your mind going.”

In addition to the social aspect, it’s the chal-lenge and mental exercise that keeps bridge play-ers coming back. The trick to enjoying yourself is always being patient with your teammate, in hopes that they’ll return the favour.

“If your partner has a bad day, it shouldn’t bother you, though it does bother some people,” Gibson said. “Everyone has off days. You just go with the flow.”

The International Olympic Committee continues to recognize the former Olympic sport as a “mind game,” though it’s unlikely ever to return to the ranks of the Olympics.

Despite being played by millions world-wide ,it just “doesn’t fit in with the faster, further and higher mentality” of the Olympics, Gibson said.

This weekend’s sectionals begin with open pairs at 1 p.m. today (March 27), and again at noon on Saturday. Sunday starts with the Open Swiss team event at 9:30 a.m.

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Keep your cars, homes secured: Saanich PD

Saanich Police are once again reminding Saanich residents to ensure their residences and vehicles are secured at all times.

Overall numbers for prop-erty crimes don’t appear to be increasing, but there have been several break-and-enter inci-dents over the past two weeks, said Sgt. Steve Eassie.

On March 14, someone entered a home in the 900-block of Mcbriar Ave., likely around 2 a.m. while the resi-dents were home. Thankfully, no property seemed to be missing, Eassie said.

On March 20, an attempted break-and-enter took place in the 1800-block of Townley St., also in the early morning hours.

Someone had removed a exte-rior window screen and had attempted to force open a par-tially open window, Eassie said. An aftermarket lock on the window prevented it from being opened to the point where entry could have been gained.

Thefts from unlocked vehi-cles continue to occur as well, Eassie said. “Although the numbers of thefts are relatively low, in the majority of cases, the vehicles have been left unlocked. It is possible that by simply locking the vehicle that some of these thefts would have been prevented”.

Saanich Police remind resi-dents to watch for suspicious activity in their neighbour-hoods, and to report the activ-ity to police as soon as pos-sible.

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FAVOURITE: FIG Mediterranean DeliNEIGHBOURHOOD: Mt. Tolmie

FAVOURITE: True BoutiqueNEIGHBOURHOOD: Royal Oak

If you’re looking for hard-to-find, quality imported products and freshly made culinary delights, look no further than FIG Mediterranean Deli Market and Kitchen.

Owner Yasser Youssef, his family and staff provide a personal touch for their loyal customers, who arrive regularly to peruse the latest olive oils, Persian teas and specialty items from across the globe.

When new customers come in, Nasser jokes they can’t leave without sampling at least 10 or 15 items: baklava, falafel, souvlaki and veggie pie, just to name a few.

To celebrate FIG’s one-year anniversary in the heart of Saanich at 1551 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., Yasser will be hosting a free olive oil sampling from April 1 to 11.

“There’s a lot of cheating in olive oil in

the North American market. You have to be very careful what you buy. That’s why we’re offering a tasting as an indication of quality,” he says.

One you’ve whet your appetite with the sampling accompanied by some freshly fired focaccia bread, you’ll be tempted by the olive bar, roasted meats and other deli delights that keep loyal clientele coming back again and again.

Yasser become an entrepreneur 14 years ago when he opened Lakehill Mediterranean Market.

“Customers kept asking for more and more specialty items. I kept bringing in what they wanted, and we grew to what we are today,” he says of FIG’s new spacious location.

On the deli side, Nasser says he’s simply catering to an underserved market in Greater Victoria who enjoy

the flavours of Mediterranean and global cuisine.

“People travel and learn about zaatar, for example, a traditional Lebanese pizza. Once you have it, you crave it,” he says with a wink in his eye. “My daughter has some almost every day.”

Pop in to 1551 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. for some zaatar – and dozens of other must-have items - today. And be sure to let Yasser know if it’s your first time.

The team at True Boutique in Broadmead Village strives to make all women feel fun, flirty and fashionable.

Owner Fairone Bateman and fashion consultants Deanna, Sydney and Cydney are known for their personable customer service and attention to each woman’s unique needs.

“We love dressing women in clothes that make them look and feel beautiful,” Fairone says.

A mainstay at Broadmead Village for the past five years, True Boutique has also been voted in the Top 3 for Victoria’s Best Women’s Boutique.

The store offers flattering, fashionable outfits for any age or body type.

Fresh dresses, casual tops, jeans, accessories and footwear are arriving

weekly, most of which are made in the U.S.

And of course, take advantage of the always-free parking at Broadmead Village and plenty of other amenities that make True Boutique a relaxing and convenient place to shop.

“We’re looking forward to spring/summer when you can drop by to shop with your girlfriends, then grab lunch on the beautiful breezeway in the plaza,” Fairone says.

Find outfits from head to toe for going on a date or taking in a movie with your girls.

With new stock arriving weekly, the style and fashion in True Boutique is current and always at a great price.

Fairone also opened a smaller boutique, Adorn, with her sister Misty

last year. Located at 201 – 2250 Oak Bay Avenue and at only 400 square feet, the store is almost like a walk-in closet filled with “All Things Lovely.”

Shop True Boutique, simply all you need to be the fashionable female you desire.

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SAANICHNEWSNEWS Neighbourhood Favourites

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A one per cent fuel rebate announced by BC Ferries will ease new fare increases that take effect April 1.

On major routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, it means the approved 3.9 per cent fare increases will mean a 2.9 per cent net increase.

For a driver and vehicle travel-ling on the major routes, it means the current fare of $69.50 – which was to rise to $75.30 – will instead cost $71.50 to travel between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay ter-minals.

Walk-on passengers will pay $16.70, up from $16.25 now.

BC Ferries president Mike Corri-gan said the fuel hedges they have

in place should ensure the rebate remains in place at least through the summer months and possibly into next year.

He said the fare increases are directly linked to increased oper-ating costs and capital replace-ments, while any fuel surcharges or rebates flow from fuel deferral accounts.

A previous 3.4 per cent fuel surcharge was eliminated in mid-December as fuel prices fell.

Fuel surcharges and rebates don’t apply on northern routes, where fares rise an average of two per cent.

The B.C. Ferries Commissioner this month indicated fare increases will be capped at a maximum of 1.9 per cent in subsequent years, from 2016 to 2020.

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The Coastal Inspiration makes its way across the Georgia Strait. Ferry fares are going up April 1, but will be reduced slightly thanks to a one per cent reduction in the fuel surcharge.

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Neighbourhood Favourites SAANICHNEWSNEWS Neighbourhood FavouritesFAVOURITE: Bosley’sNEIGHBOURHOOD: Royal Oak

As owner of Bosley’s by Pet Valu Royal Oak, Theresa Roti understands the love and care that pet owners invest in their fur babies.

Bosley’s staff are experienced, knowledgeable and provide excellent customer service, and they always take all the time needed to assist with dietary issues or behavioural problems.

“Our customers entertain us with stories about their pet companions,” Theresa says.

To show appreciation for its customers, Bosley’s has a VIP program for some brands of dry food: when 10 or 12 bags of food are purchased, the next bag is free.

There’s also the Senior’s/Military day on the last Thursday of each month, where customers get 10% off of their entire purchase on regular priced items.

All of Bosley’s staff – some, like Jenn and Julie, with over 25 years experience in the pet industry – are pet specialists that have gone through comprehensive, certified training courses through the University of California, Davis. This gives staff a true appreciation and understanding of their customers’ needs.

April is Bosley’s fifth annual Pet Appreciation Month, which raises money, food and supplies to support abandoned, homeless and abused animals in communities across Canada. All of the products and dollars raised in the Royal Oak Bosley’s are then donated to Broken Promises Rescue.

Each Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bosley’s hosts drop-in puppy socialization classes, open to puppies eight months or younger and their owners. There are 2 certified dog trainers

on site to educate and inform pet parents on various issues weekly.

And don’t shy away from bringing your pet in to do a little shopping of his or her own.

“We all love it when dogs come in to visit because we can help their parents with various things like fitting a harness or coat, and the dogs can pick out their own treats and toys,” Theresa says. “We’re all passionate about strengthening the bond between pet parents and their furry family members.”

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FAVOURITE: Cedar Hill Golf CourseNEIGHBOURHOOD: Cedar Hill

As one of the longest running courses in Greater Victoria, Cedar Hill Golf Course continues to be a favourite recreational reprieve in the heart of Saanich.

Purchased by the District of Saanich from the McRae family in 1967, Cedar Hill Golf Course features mature landscaping and well maintained greens, tees and fairways. With 9, 13 and 18 hole options, the course is suitable for players of all skill levels with challenging elements that keep golfers coming back with whatever time commitment they can make.

Cedar Hill Golf Course also offers a teaching and practice facility for those wanting to learn or polish their game.

And new this year: Green Fee Savings Cards provide up to 30%

savings on golf and 10% savings on food purchases in the clubhouse.

With its commitment to introducing young people to the game of golf in an affordable way, the new Junior Plus pass includes group lessons, an annual pass, membership to the club and free tournament entry for kids ages 8 and up.

The people and the setting are exceptional at Cedar Hill Golf Course. The staff and teaching professionals always do their best to exceed guest expectations. Through our wet coastal winters and dry summers, the grounds crew keeps the course in shape year round from tee to green.

Booking a tournament, wedding or celebration? The course provides seating for 100-plus guests, a large

private deck and gorgeous views. The walking trail around the course also offers unparalleled views of the Olympic Mountains and a fabulous variety of flowers and birds to enjoy.

Stop by Cedar Hill Golf Course or book a round of golf today.

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Julie, Theresa and Jenn at Bosley’sby Pet Valu Royal Oak.

Beaver Feverwith model sailboats

The Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society hosts its annual regatta for one-metre model sailboats this weekend at Beaver Lake.

Beaver Fever includes racing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. Sunday. Saanich South MLA Lana Popham will present the awards to the winners, and may even sail a boat herself. The event is open to the public.

For more information, email [email protected].

Black Press phonesurvey legitimate

An effort to evaluate how thoroughly the Saanich News is reaching its readers is to be the subject of an automated telephone audit in the coming weeks.

While the calls will be coming from a U.S.-based phone number, the survey of Greater Victoria households is not spam. It’s part of an Island-wide circulation survey for Black Press.

Alliance for Audited Media – a non-profit, member-based organization that provides independently verified data and information services – is to conduct the audit, reaching out to approximately 10 per cent of households. Respondents will be asked if they regularly receive a free copy of Saanich News; those who don’t will

be asked if they or someone in their household have ever asked that delivery be stopped.

“Live” follow-up calls will be made to households where there is no answer or a hang-up.

Fossil fair to be heldat Swan Lake

The Victoria Palaeontology Society will hold its 19th Fossil Fair on March 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd.

Admission is free.Children’s activities include a fossil scavenger hunt with prizes, fossil colouring, rubbings stampings and looking through microscopes at fossils from 10,000 to 550 million years old. Call 250-479-0211 for more information.

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Minimum wage battle rages

Labour leaders in British Columbia looking for a big jump in the province’s minimum wage were disappointed with the modest .20 cents an hour hike.

At the same time, those who actually make the minimum collectively shrugged at the raise, which amounts to about $30 per month more for full-time workers, less taxes and other deductions.

The B.C. Federation of Labour wanted to see the rate pushed up to $15 an hour, a more liveable wage for full-timers trying to make ends meet.

Owners of small and medium-sized businesses whose input the province used to determine the hike claimed boosting the rate from $10.25 an hour to $15 would kill many of their operations. Maybe so, but the whole discussion prompted a number of questions.

Should someone who is just starting out in their working life and happy to have money in their pocket make the same as someone trying to pay rent or raise a family?

Business owners talk about paying what “the market will bear.” In other words, that means paying as much as the place down the street in the same industry. That cold economic approach often leads to operators of traditionally low-wage businesses paying as little as possible while maintaining the ability to attract staff.

That may sound like putting profits ahead of people, but the majority of entrepreneurs and small business owners aren’t making cash over fist. Those who do pay $15/hr or better often do so because of ethics, not profit margins.

Those businesses should be applauded and recognized, perhaps even through a provincial or federal tax subsidy of some kind. While the minimum wage fight doesn’t seem over, at least the province has finally tied it to inflation.

YOUR VIEW

The possibility of alcohol in the fatal Saanich crash on Saturday, in addition to the two incidents of drunk driving occurring on the weekend in Victoria, draw attention to the ongoing problem of alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents.

I am pleased to see Victoria making an attempt to toughen drunk driving penalties. Legislation that focuses on repeat offenders being admitted into remedial programs and the requirement of blowing into a breathalyzer to start a vehicle seems appropriate and necessary.

However, the B.C. Justice Minister is concerned that the new legislation will be challenged as unconstitutional. I believe it is an important step in ensuring public safety. Other than an increase in fine amount, and the inconvenience of a three-day vehicle impoundment becoming week-long, there isn’t much preventing an individual from driving under the influence for a second time.

Although the lack of fatalities in two of the previously mentioned alcohol-related crashes is a sigh of relief, they still demonstrate the

persistence of this issue, and the need for alterations to be made to the current legislation.

While B.C. imposes immediate roadside prohibition at .05 BAC or higher, the Criminal Code defines drunk driving as a BAC of .08 and above. Lowering the legally accepted BAC could prevent the roads from individuals who drive in the .05 to .10 range because of the belief that they are under .08 or that they won’t be caught.

There would also be more room to criminally charge repeat offenders who often drive dangerously under the influence, yet are just shy of the 80% mg mark. The presence of alcohol, although in decline, is still responsible for approximately 900 (40% of all)

motor vehicle deaths in Canada annually. Approximately 38% of all injured drivers were found to have been drinking, with 425 (75%) possessing a BAC over 80% mg, according to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation). Unlike weather conditions and motor vehicle failure, driving under the influence is highly preventable.

Both federal and provincial governments should put effort into ensuring safety on the roads by limiting the allowable BAC, harshening the fines and sentences, and implementing the remedial program and ignition interlock system legislation for repeat offenders.

Viktoria SouslikovaVictoria

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Last year’s individual winner was Bruce Hardy, a regular volunteer with Saanich’s Pulling Together parks program. Honourable mention in 2014 was Judith Sales, the community association contact for the Tree Partnership Program in Gordon Head. Group winners included Saanich Baptist Church, EY Properties and Jordan and Colin Mann.

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ROUND 1 PLAYOFFS HOME GAME 1 Friday, March 27, 7:05pmVictoria Royals hostthe Prince George Cougars

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The Victoria Royals head into the Western Hockey league’s play-offs tonight with the first game of an opening round best-of-seven series against the Prince George Cougars.

The Royals’ ended their regu-lar season with a 39-29-4 record, second-best in the team’s nine-year franchise (Victoria Royals/Chilli-wack Bruins) history. Only the 2013/14 season was better with 48 games won.

The team finished regular sea-son play last weekend with a two-game win/loss split with the Ever-ett Silvertips.

Coach Dave Lowry hopes his players remember how they played in that final regular season win. “We have to bring that emo-tion from Saturday to the playoffs”.

He says his team is in great shape for the series. “Our energy levels are good and we just need some minor tweaking,” he says.

The Cougars will be a strong opponent, he added. “They’ve been playing with a playoff mind-set and feel good about their game right now.”

Third-year goalie Coleman Vollrath agrees with his coach’s assessment of the Cougars. They’ve been playing desperate hockey to make the playoffs,” he says.

As for his own team, “we can’t look too far ahead, we have to focus on this series and we have to match their intensity,” Vollrath says.

“Our practices have been intense and personally I’ve been working on tracking the puck,” he says.

The Royals have home ice advantage starting with two games (tonight and Saturday) at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre before heading north to Prince George.

Travel is a minor factor for the team. The Royals will head out to Prince George Monday morn-ing, even though they don’t play until Wednesday, due to the dis-tance. The reality is “travel is the same for both teams,” Lowry says. “That’s just hockey.”

To save time on their return to Victoria, the team will leave imme-diately after their Thursday night game, travel as far as 100 Mile House, stay overnight and then leave early Friday, which should

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PLAYOFF HOCKEYDon DentonVictoria News

The regular season is just that when hockey heads into the playoffs. The playoffs are often made on breakout per-formances by athletes.

That said, let’s look at how the Victoria Royals and the Prince George Cougars match up from their regular season play.

Victoria Royals defenceman Joe Hicketts will finish off a highly satisfying year as he leads his team into the WHL playoffs.

Hicketts, who stands in second place for scoring with 64 points, coming from 12 goals and 52 assists, was cho-sen as the team’s most valuable player as he took home the National Bank Financial MVP Award. The product of Kamloops, BC also earned the Wilson’s Transportation Top Defenceman award and The Keg Fans’ Choice award during the team’s awards ceremony last Sunday.

Hicketts also became the first Royal ever to play for Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team, joining Royals’ coach Dave Lowry at the World Junior Championships in Toronto and Montreal for the 2015 championships.

Hicketts isn’t Victoria’s only strength, of course.Goalie Coleman Vollrath is riding a hot streak to enter the

playoffs.The 20-year-old was recently chosen Vaughn CHL Goalten-

der of the Week after posting a 3-0-0-0 record that included two shutout wins.

Vollrath’s team shutout streak ended at 152 minutes and 10 seconds which was good enough to break Patrick Poliv-ka’s record from last year. It left him just 1 minute and 46 seconds short of the all-time shutout record held by Matt Esposito in the 06-07 season, when the team was still the Chilliwack Bruins.

Vollrath isn’t Victoria’s only power in goal. Both Royals goalies made the WHL’s top 20 list. Vollrath sits in the 15th spot while Justin Paulic holds down the 20th slot.

Top scorer for the team this year is Austin Carroll. The team veteran potted 38 goals and added 39 assists for a 77

point total for the regular season.Right behind Carroll and Hicketts on the scoreboard are

Tyler Soy with 28 goals and 35 assists and Brandon Magee at 23 and 38.

Prince George will be coming in with the hot hands of Chase Witala with 38 goals and 31 assists while his team-mate Jansen Harkins, who only scored 20 goals, has more points as he had an amazing 59 assists for the season.

Another player to watch is Zach Pochiro, who only played in 41 games this season, but managed to rack up 42 points with 19 goals and 23 assists in that time.

The Cougars goaltending doesn’t appear as potent as the Royals with Ty Edmonds sitting at 26th in the rankings.

WHL playoff action at www.whl.caDon Denton/News staff

Royals’ defenceman Joe Hicketts and goalie Coleman Vollrathwere a big part of the team’s regular season’s successes.

Hicketts, Vollrath key for Royals’ playoff run

allow them to catch the 5 p.m. ferry back to the Island for a fifth game (if needed) on Saturday, April 4.

Victoria is ranked fifth in the Western Conference while Prince George sits at seventh. The Cougars ended their season with a 31-36-5 record. This is the first time in four years the Cougars have made the playoffs.

The two teams have an interesting history with the Cougars being originally from Victoria, before the long-time local franchise was moved in 1994.

Last word on the series goes to goaltender Vollrath: “This is an exciting time, these (playoffs) are the times every hockey player lives for.”

The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. for tonight’s opening game.

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So, just what’s up for grabs during the 2015 Western Hockey League playoffs?

The Victoria Royals and their fellow WHL teams are vying for the Ed Chynoweth Cup, named for former league president Ed Chyn-oweth.

From Saskatchewan, Chyn-oweth’s career spanned 37 years in both the WHL and the Canadian Hockey League and he was key to the growth of Cana-dian Major Junior Hockey.

Appointed president of the WHL in 1972, he held that position for 23 years before becoming the majority owner of a WHL expan-sion franchise in Edmonton in 1996.

At the national level, he served as president of the CHL for 20 years

from 1975 to 1995, helping found the 1981 partnership between CHL and Hockey Canada to oversee Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.

Winners of the WHL’s Ed Chyn-oweth Cup continue on to face the best in the country and the oppor-tunity to hoist the Memorial Cup.

This year’s Canadian champion-ships will be held in Quebec City May 21 to 31.

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HOW DO THE ROYALS AND THE COUGARS STACK UP HEADING INTO ROUND 1?

• The Victoria Royals finished the 72-game regular season in second

place in the BC Division with a record of 39-29-3-1 – the second highest win

total in franchise history.

• Left-winger No. 21, Austin Car-roll, is tops on the points tally for the

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Plus/minus is +23.

• Veteran goalie Coleman Vollrath, No. 35, will lead the Royals into post-

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• The Victoria Royals’ power play is sixth over all in WHL, with a power

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• The Royals ranked 11th overall on penalty kill, with an 80 per cent

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• The Royals bring home ice advantage to the first round of play-

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• The Prince George Cougars concluded their regular season with an overall record of 31-36-2-3, a four-win and five-point improvement over the previous season.

• Prince George Cougar centre Jansen Harkins, No. 12, is the point leader for the north with 79 points in 70 games, includ-ing 20 goals and 59 assists. He is +7 on the season.

• Also No. 35, Prince George goalie Ty Edmonds has carried the bulk of the goal-tending for the Cougars, recording 28 wins and 24 losses in 60 games played. Edmonds has a goals against average of 3.64 and a save percentage of 0.892.

• The Prince George Cougars’ regular sea-son power play was 19th overall, with a power play percentage of 15.9.

• The Prince George Cougars’ penalty kill ranked last in the WHL with a 71.9 PK percentage.

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Grade 12 Mount Douglas Rams senior basketball players Gabe Daubt, left, and Clayton Archibald, right, with coach Chris Ball. Daubt and Archibald are set to play for the South Island team versus the North in the Seniors Classic All-Star basketball A game at Spectrum Community school tomorrow (March 28). Travis Paterson/News staff

Saturday is likely the last competitive basketball game for Clayton Archibald as the Mount Douglas secondary student will play in the 2015 Vancouver Island Seniors Classic All-Stars basketball game tomorrow.

The games are reserved for Grade 12 students only and are a chance to impress collegiate level coaches, such as head coach Scott Cuachon of the Camosun Chargers men’s team. Cuachon who will be coaching the South Island A team, which features Archibald and the Rams’ other selection, Gabe Daubt.

“I’m not planning on playing at college so this is probably my last (school) game,” Archibald said. “It was a nice surprise to be asked, I didn’t think I would wear the Rams’ colours again.”

Daubt, on the other hand, is wondering how intense the all-star games get as he has hopes of cracking the Chargers for next year.

“Daubt has the skills to play (PacWest) college, he’s got the game,” said Rams coach Chris Ball.

Tip off is 4:30 p.m. for the boys B game, 6:15 p.m. for the girls game and 8 p.m. for the boys A game.

The last time a Mount Doug Ram was named MVP of the boys A game was Frank Markovic in 1993. Mairina Frederiksen will represent Mount Doug on the South Island girls team. See the full rosters at saanichnews.com/sports.

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Victoria’s beloved Cannor Nursery is proud to announce its grand expansion into the Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre. The expansion is the dream of owner Gord Nickel, to create an all in one desti nation for all your outdoor needs. Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre is the first store of its kind in the Victoria region.

Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre is the only place where you can get everything you need for your outdoor space in one location including plants, furniture, hot tubs, barbeques, as well as a full service design and installation team. The expansion is a union between Cannor Nursery Victoria, Wildwood Waterscapes Design LTD, and Wildwood Landscapes LTD. Together as the Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre, they are able to provide Victoria residents a unique service offering a wide range of custom, professional services for your home and garden including design and installation of ponds, waterfalls, decks, patios, outdoor kitchens and more.

Still a family owned, local company that supplies Victoria with high quality plant material, gardening supplies and outdoor décor, they have added so much more. “We’re still the same people,” says Nickel, Owner, “but we’re so much better.” The Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre is located on nearly 2 acres of property with large showroom and nursery, and now with the addition of the Waterscapes and Landscapes division offers everything in one location. “We want to provide Victoria with a place they can get everything they need, with great personalized service,” says Nickel.

Local celebrity and owner Gord Nickel has been working in the industry since 1977. He started working for Cannor Nursery in 1980 and in 2007 took full ownership. The evolution of Cannor Nursery into the Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre is the dream of Nickel and his partner in the Wildwood Waterscapes Division, Mike James who focuses on bringing Victoria high quality ponds and water features.

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The two black steers managed to escape from a trailer that apparently had problems as it was being towed near the TCH and Helmcken Road. While one of the animals was rounded up and secured fairly quickly, the other wanted no part of getting caught. It led officers from Saanich police and West Shore RCMP, View Royal firefighters and animal control officials on a chase that

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“That’s definitely a first for me,” said View Royal Fire Chief Paul Hurst, whose crew was called out to help police when it was determined the animals were in their coverage area. “As our guys were coming up Helmcken (Road), the (steers were) in the play yard for Jeneece Place (next to VGH).”

After the first steer was lassoed, the second one made its way onto the northbound off ramp to Helmcken and was boxed in by the collection of

responders, Hurst said. Traffic was shut down both ways at one point during the chase. The animal managed to elude capture on the north side of the TCH and made its way across the grassy median to the Portage Inlet side.

It was eventually surrounded on a grassy piece of property on Portage Road, roped and led back into the trailer, but not before

dragging a handful of individuals around.

Saanich police got involved when a call came in just before noon from someone stating cows were loose at the Trans Canada Highway and McKenzie Avenue, said Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie.

“But as we got to the area, we were able to determine it was

actually at the Trans-Canada Highway and Helmcken in View Royal,” he said. “Our officers remained in the area with two of our animal control officers as well in the interest of public safety and to assist West Shore RCMP.”

Eassie said it took better part of an hour to get the second steer back in the trailer.

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Grade 12 Mount Douglas Rams senior basketball players Gabe Daubt, left, and Clayton Archibald, right, with coach Chris Ball. Daubt and Archibald are set to play for the South Island team versus the North in the Seniors Classic All-Star basketball A game at Spectrum Community school tomorrow (March 28). Travis Paterson/News staff

Saturday is likely the last competitive basketball game for Clayton Archibald as the Mount Douglas secondary student will play in the 2015 Vancouver Island Seniors Classic All-Stars basketball game tomorrow.

The games are reserved for Grade 12 students only and are a chance to impress collegiate level coaches, such as head coach Scott Cuachon of the Camosun Chargers men’s team. Cuachon who will be coaching the South Island A team, which features Archibald and the Rams’ other selection, Gabe Daubt.

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Tip off is 4:30 p.m. for the boys B game, 6:15 p.m. for the girls game and 8 p.m. for the boys A game.

The last time a Mount Doug Ram was named MVP of the boys A game was Frank Markovic in 1993. Mairina Frederiksen will represent Mount Doug on the South Island girls team. See the full rosters at saanichnews.com/sports.

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All star endingNotice to the PublicMill Bay – Brentwood Bay Customers

The MV Klitsa will be undergoing a refit and will be out of service April 13 to June 10, 2015.

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Four hundred and thirty two ath-letes will represent 33 clubs from all ten Canadian provinces during the competition hosted by Synchro BC and Victoria Synchro under the lead-ership of Synchro Canada.

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“The Vic Pop is always fun,” said Steve, whose parents do not own a car. “I sometimes take a break from pedaling (on the trail-a-bike) and let my mom do the work but not very often and I never stop pedaling for my mom when I am on the tandem.”

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Blue Jays legends Roberto Alomar and Devon White are com-ing back to Victoria thanks to a partnership beween the Victoria HarbourCats collegiate level baseball team and the Greater Victoria Baseball Association.

Retired Toronto Blue Jays outfielder White, second baseman Alo-mar, and others will be at Royal Athletic Park for the Honda Super Camp, July 12-13.

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The B.C. Premier Baseball League Victo-ria Mariners and Victo-ria Eagles play at RAP on June 4. Tickets are $5.

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Saturday (March 28) is the 34th annual Peninsula Paddle for the Kids. Members of the Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club will paddle for 10 hours from Brentwood Bay, around the peninsula to their club on the Gorge Waterway. The yearly journey is approximately 75 kilometres and is a fundraiser benefiting Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan.

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40+ hrs/week. 5-6 days/weekWork available in 2015:

May 15 - Dec 15Send resume to

Fax: 250-652-6949. e-mail: [email protected]

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 25 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 9am and 5pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS#220-770 Enterprise Avenue, Victoria, BC

V8X 6R4

THE LEMARE Group is accepting applications for experienced grader-men. Candidates will have a mini-mum of 5 years coastal logging road experience as well as public road works. Resumes to be submit-ted with covering letter via email at offi [email protected] or via fax: 250-956-4888. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be con-tacted.

LEGAL

PEARLMANLINDHOLM

Barristers & Solictors

Legal Secretary required for the Sidney offi ce of Pearl-man Lindholm law fi rm. Minimum of 2 years experi-ence required. Completion of the Legal Secretary Course an asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefi t package included. Please send resume in con-fi dence to: Gordon Benn [email protected].

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONis an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Trager® Bodywork Gentle, effective & deeply relaxing. Move more freely with less pain and tension.

Spring Special $60.Hot Stone MassagePenetrating heat from

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Spring Special $80.Rae Bilash

Certifi ed PractitionerWomen only, men by referral

250-380-8733www.raebilash.ca

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.

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HOME CARE SUPPORT

Here and There for SeniorsDo you need help with er-rands, appt’s? Providing 14 yrs of quality care in Victoria, BC. Call Louisa (250)885-7799. www.hereandthereforseniors.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $100

6’ ALUMINUM step ladder,$15. Hand dolly, $10. 2 Watercoolers, $15. Kitchen stool, $5.Humidifi er, $15. Giant fl ashlight, new, $5. New Dr.Scholl’s foot massager, $20.Large free standing fan, $15.block of steak knives, $5. Call(250)479-7918.

FOOD PRODUCTS

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

1955 DICTIONARY, extra lrg satin pants, octopus Play Dohstation. $5. ea. 778-265-1615.

3/4 BED (48”), with box spring and mattress, $45. Call (250)475-0311.

8 CASES of empty wine bot-tles. First $20 takes all. Call(250)656-5997.

8 MEN’S long sleeve shirts, assorted, good quality, size15 1/2. $25. (250)383-5390.

ANTIQUE FIRE Extinguishers- 3 large, one small. $90. Call(250)384-1142.

COMPLETE WINE makingequipment, $125. Call(250)479-4943.

WEIGHT Training equipment, value $150 you pay $60. Gastank, $35. (250)727-7905.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r,hardwoods. Seasoned. Call250-661-7391.

GARAGE SALES

LITTLE Kids Huge Garage SaleMarch 28 9:00-12:00 18 tables ofkids toys, games, clothing andmore! Gordon Head RecreationCentre 4100 Lambrick Way. Call250-475-7100 for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & savemoney with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. Instock ready to ship. Free info& DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Springsales with hot savings!” Allsteel building models and siz-es are now on sale. Get yourbuilding deal while it’s hot. Pio-neer Steel 1-800-668-5422www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

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SELLING?I charge far less commis-sion. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3.✱When you buy with me, I give you $1000 to $9000 cash!

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APARTMENT/CONDO

DOWNTOWN: 2-bdrm condo. semi-furn, 5 appls. May 1. ref’s NS/NP. $1295. 250-383-8800.

UPTOWN- studio apt inclds, laundry, heat, hydro, cable. $695 inclusive. (250)748-1310

RENTALS

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 in-suite W/D

On a 15 acre peninsula15 min to downtown

RENT NOW!On-site mgmnt. Open Daily!

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COTTAGES

SAANICHTON- Small bache-lor cottage. Hydro & water incld’d. N/P, references. Avail now. $900./mo. (250)652-3345

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SAANICHTON: 1-BDRM fur-nished suite $1000 inclds utils, wi-fi , laundry. 250-665-7063.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

MT. DOUGLAS: 55+ only Bachelor suite, $485/mo, low-er 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.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

N.SAANICH. 2-BDRM, 1800 sq.ft. level entry. Bright, re-cently reno’d, 5 appliances, parking, nice yard. $1500./mo. inclds hydro. (250)812-4447.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO SERVICES

FREE REMOVAL of all vehi-cles, cash paid for some. Any condition. Call (250)889-5383

CARS

1993 BMW: 3.4 L engine, au-tomatic, Kashmir (beige/gold), 4-disc brakes. Brakes, tire tread still in good shape, re-cent O2 sensor and throttle switch replaced, rear wheel drive, power windows/locks/ sunroof, 2-12” subs and Ken-more amp. 200,000 km, all re-ceipts for work done. Very fun car to drive. $4000 obo. Call 250-812-6008 or email [email protected]

2004 MATRIX Toyota, 71,000 km. Asking $6,800 obo. Good cond. Call (250)477-0062.

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CARS

We Buy Cars!Scrap Junk

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

All Home Renovation and Restoration

Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, additions, remodeling.

We build custom homes. Comm/Res. 35 yrs exp.

250-213-7176

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

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY- Small repairs, interior fi nishing, weather proofi ng, decks, fenc-ing. Reasonable rates. In-sured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Decks, doors, stairs, walls, etc. Sm jobs ok. 250-655-4518

CLEANING SERVICES

ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING. Excellent refs & attention to detail. Keri (250)658-2520.

EXPERIENCED HOUSE-KEEPER- Reliable. Refs. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

EXP. RELIABLE & effi cient house cleaner and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

DRYWALL

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

ELECTRICAL

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Any size job. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replacement. Sr. Disc.

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


ELECTRICAL

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

FENCING

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

GARDENING

20% OFF! Pruning, cleanup, soil/mulch del (max 2 cu yd), hauling, aerate (250)479-6495

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Comm/Res lawn cutting. Weed/ moss & Blackberry/ ivy removal. Aerate/ De-thatch.

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

- Landscaping- Fences & Decks

- Hedge & Tree Services- Pressure Washing

Free estimates * WCBwww.mowtime.ca

Auricle- 250-882-3129 Spring clean up lawn aeration & ferti-lize-soil-hedges, irrigation

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

FULL YARD SERVICES Lawns, Gardens, Power wash, much more. Monthly rates, Free est. Call (778)351-4328.

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning. Miracle Landscaping. Call 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.


GARDENING

LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Lawns, garden, tree prun-ing/shaping, hedge trimming, design, monthly maintenance. Insured, reliable. References. Call Andrew, 250-893-3465.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding, power washing & more. Senior disc. Free est. 250-216-7502.

OVER 20 years experience, lawns, edging, clearing, prun-ing, design. Reasonable rates. Call Andrew 250-656-0052 or 250-857-1269.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

ABBA Exteriors Inc.“Spring Clean-Up Specials”Gutter & Window CleaningConcrete Power Washing

Vinyl Siding CleaningRoof Sweep & De-MossingCarpentry * Yard Cleanup

Handyman RepairsFree Estimates WCB Insured

*Seniors Discounts*(778)433-9275

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GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs win-dows, PW. 250-380-7778.


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs win-dows, PW. 250-380-7778.

GUTTER, WINDOW cleaning, de-mossing, power washing, grass cutting. Call Mike 250-474-3701 or 250-813-1618.

HANDYPERSONSBIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

HAUL A WAY- Junk & gar-bage removal. Free quotes. Senior disc. (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 Wes 250-812-7774.

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.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

WE HAUL CHEAP! Moving & Hauling. (250)881-1910. www.wehaulcheap.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Dry-wall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fi replaces,fl agstone rock, concrete, natural & ve-neered stone. Replace, re-build, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsma-sonry.com; Call (250)589-9942, (250)294-9942.

& MOVING STORAGE

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!

ALLSTAR MOVING Delivery Service. From $59. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699.

Done Right Moving $85/hr. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. BBB. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

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PAINTING

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.

LADY PAINTERServing the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior

Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or

250-472-6660Member BBB

PLUMBING

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.


PRESSURE WASHING

PRESSURE WASHING-painting, yard work, smallhaul. Reasonable rates. CallDon (250)812-2210 or Bill250-217-1485.

STUCCO/SIDING

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

STUCCO MAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, ad-ditions, renovations. Free esti-mates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TREE SERVICES

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

UPHOLSTERY

UPHOLSTERER NEEDS work. Your fabric or mine.250-480-7937.

WINDOW CLEANING

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

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

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, Sweeping,Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pres-sure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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The West Coast contem-porary style of Large and Co.’s new 10-unit townhouse development, ParkView, will greet Saanich commuters as they follow Tillicum Road into Esquimalt.

“We went through a lot of consultation with Esqui-malt to ensure the building had the right look as you entered town,” said Earl Large, director of sales and marketing with Large and Co. “The landscape is designed to blend right into the historic Esquimalt Gorge Park.”

Large and Co. knew the previous owners of the 20,000 square foot property, a longstanding Esquimalt

family who contacted Large when they were ready to sell.

The result is a townhouse complex with higher grade than normal finishings.

Only one unit is sold to date. Prices range between $550,000 to $600,000, all with three bedrooms and about 1,800 to 1,925 square

feet, including the drive in garage.

“We decided to reduce from 12 to 10 suites, and broke it into buildings of two and three units each,” Large explained.

“There’s a walkup access on the park side without having to access from the street.”

Among the finishings is a gas line to the barbecue, dryer, range and oven, and an outlet for a gas heater on the deck, as well as the always popular in-floor radi-ant heating.

Fortis wasn’t in the area but Large and Co. convinced them to run in a new line.

“As we are watching

hydro costs go off the scale, gas is low, it’s 30 per cent the cost,” Large said. “We wanted it to be an eco-nomic place to live, and in-floor radiant is the healthi-est.”

Large said the stale mar-ket isn’t a concern. They built their Camden Green to much success during the

market recession five years ago. He says it was the geo thermal and in-floor radiant heating that brought people to it.

“When people consider the units they’ll see continu-ing and growing value, you can only do that if it’s a little different, a little better qual-ity.”

A furnished display unit will be available by mid-April.

Large believes ParkView might be the first develop-ment in Canada to install an electric car charger in every unit.

Hard hat tours are cur-rently underway on Satur-days and Sundays at noon.

ParkView is Leed certi-fied. The Harbour Ferry actually stops 100 feet from the Park View in the Gorge Waterway and has direct access to 11.65 hectares of playgrounds, gardens, path-ways and beaches. Visit largeandco.com for more.

[email protected]

ParkView brings next level townhouses

ParkView rendering

Ten ParkView town homes are going up at 1060 Tillicum Rd. The buildings feature separate yards and walkable access to Esquimalt Gorge Park, as well as an electric car charger in each parking stall.

Upscale town homes at Esquimalt Gorge Park

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Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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La Dolce VitaInvestors, rejoice in a Tuscany Village “suite” lifestyle featuring rich Brazilian cherry style hardwood coupled with an Executive Gourmet granite kitchen, Crown moulding and a sunny exposure to add light to your life. The rooftop garden transported right from Tuscan Dreams offers garden plots, and BBQs for outdoor entertaining. Receive top rent for Vacation Rentals, or have your adult child reside in this 1 bedrm, earning top grades from UVIC in gratitude! $299,000

Over the Sea to SkyCommanding Ocean, Gulf Island and Mt Baker views. Versatile Executive 4 bedroom, 3 bath spacious 3260 sqft family home, in a private enclave of superior properties. Large kitchen/eating area with granite countertops. Super main floor master en suite. Plenty of glass for light, brightness and to savour the stunning views. Brilliant 2 bedroom ground floor teen area w. family room and bath. Top floor w. vaulted ceiling could be a family area or office/workroom. Low maintenance yard. Great location relative to UVIC, beaches, year-round golf, premier schools, restaurants, and shopping. $779,000

Air, Fire and WaterDesigned by reknown Architect Franc D’Ambrosio, this westcoast Haven brought to new brilliance by Zebra Design is an Executive masterpiece. Abutting the Cordova Bay golf course, and near the vibrant shopping of Mattick’s Farm, the Residence is just a short stroll to the sandy beaches of Parker Avenue. Your Guests’ jaws will drop as they view the airy vaulted ceilings, transom windows, and skylights. Act quickly! Open Sun 2-4 pm, 5360 Parker Ave. $1,299,000

Beaming Beach BeautyTake advantage of a rare Opportunity to acquire this incomparable .61 Acre Oceanfront property, featuring 180 feet of low bank shoreline with its unique land point, and panoramic views of the Olympic Mtns, Gulf Islands, Mount Baker, and Sidney by the Sea, BC! Revel in spectacular sunrises from the expanse of windows in the living area and prow-like new deck. Limited showing times. $1,739,000

Once Upon a TimeThis Custom Arts & Crafts home built with the same care as its artisan furniture, is set in the middle of flower, fruit and veg gardens. Bright south-facing Sooke Ocean/Mountain views, Lily ponds, fountains and a patio with a custom outdoor kitchen BBQ enhance the garden. A massive Count Rumford fireplace adds grandeur to the sitting room with floor to ceiling windows. Gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, pantry,custom cabinets. Three Luxurious bedrooms with fireplaces, hydra-massage tubs, and handcrafted showers. Strong income potential, and perfect for extended families. $899,000

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VICTORIA42 South Turner StreetSunday 2-4Coldwell banker Slegg realtyMark Imhoff, 250-590-1775

102-608 Broughton Street, From $219,000Wednesday - Sunday 12-5Chard Development Ltd.250-590-9440

307-1157 Fair� eld Road, $265,000MLS 348065, Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyDon Beckner, 250-592-4422

410-50 Songhees Road, $499,000MLS 345773, Saturday 2:30-4RE/MAX CamosunDaniel Clover, 250-370-7788

83 Saghalie Road, From $411,121Daily 12-5Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672

103-845 Yates Street, $335,000MLS 348207, Saturday 2-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Claire Yoo, 250-384-8124

208-455 Sitkum Road, $389,900MLS 345989, Saturday 2-4Newport RealtyNoah Dobson, 250-385-2033

510-10 Paul Kane Pl. $799,900Sunday 2-4 Fair RealtyKevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

203-1220 Fort Street, $229,900MLS 348517, Sat & Sun 2-4Macdonald Realty VictoriaBeth Krupa, 250-882-0562

201-1015 Pandora Ave., $334,500MLS 347016, Saturday 2-4Newport RealtyMarie Blender, 250-385-2033

3110 Rutledge St. $539,000MLS 348276, Sat & Sun 2-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Gurcharan Chauhan, 250-384-8124

101-1235 Johnson St., $249,900MLS 345736, Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtySladja Stojkovic, 250-208-4154

126 Howe Street, $849,000MLS 348497, Sat & Sun 2-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Shelley Saldat, 250-384-8124

209-535 Manchester Rd, $199,000MLS 348349, Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunDaniel Clover, 250-370-7788

3020 Quadra Street, $879,900MLS 342990, Saturday 11:30-1:30Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Shelley Saldat, 250-589-4014

1551 Clawthorpe Ave., $569,900Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyRick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

83 Saghalie Road, $560,654Daily 12-5 Bosa Properties,250-382-2672

OAK BAY3402 Henderson Road, $729,000Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291

1941 St. Ann Street, $739,000MLS 346718, Sat & Sun 2-4Pemberton HolmesBrian Meredith-Jones,250-920-6497

3026 Larkdowne R, $759,900Saturday 2-4 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033

ESQUIMALT1060 Tillicum Road,Saturday & Sunday 12-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyJohn Monkhouse, 250-216-6343

1105 Norma Court, $328,800MLS 347055, Saturday 12-2Sutton Group West Coast RealtyDerek Braaten, 250-479-3333

10-850 Parklands Dr., $347,900MLS 345139, Saturday 2-4Fair Realty Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8487

SAANICH EAST5360 Parker Avenue, $1,299,000MLS 347860, Sunday, 2-4Jonesco Real Estate Inc.Marilyn Ball and Ian Heath, 250-361-9838

4695 Bramble Court, $1,168,000MLS 347770, Saturday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunRon Bahrey, 250-744-8772

5454 Fowler Road, $1,499,000Sunday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Glynis MacLeod, 250-661-7232

403-1100 Union Rd. $310,000MLS 344812 Saturday 2-4One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

912-2829 Arbutus Road, $524,800MLS 341788, Sunday 1:30-3:30Sutton Group West Coast RealtyMary Clarice Beaumont,250-889-2233

4942 Cordova Bay Rd., $775,000MLS 348171, Sunday 11-1 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033

1922 San Pedro Ave., $628,800Saturday 2-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyMark McDougall, 250-483-3562

973 Owlwood Place, $815,000MLS 346499, Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyLuke Beckner, 250-893-7162

2931 Sea Point Drive, $1,249,000Sunday 2-4 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033

207-1642 McKenzie Ave, $379,000MLS 348254, Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Real EstateDean Boorman, 250-882-0234

5410 Lochside Drive, $789,900Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunRoxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

#105-820 Short Street, $289,000MLS 345163, Saturday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141

SAANICH WEST740 Travino LaneTuesday - Sunday 1-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyScott Munro, 250-477-5353

501 Walter Avenue, $569,900MLS 346635, Sunday 12-2DFH Real Estate Ltd.Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003

3912 Carey Road, From $229,000Saturday - Monday 1-5Macdonald RealtySheila Aujla & Sophak Sim,250-744-4441

SAANICH PENINSULA7930 Polo Park Cres., $598,000MLS 348165, Sunday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

7072 Willis Point Rd, $599,900MLS 345179, Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyMike McCulloch, 250-592-4422

7182 West Saanich Road., From $333,000Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyMurray Lawson, 250-477-5353

HIGHLANDS5258 Stag Road, $895,000MLS 338860, Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291

WEST SHORE103 & 105-990Rattanwood Place, From $319,900Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast RealtyKomal Dodd, 250-479-3333

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2818 Pickford Road, $474,900Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

859 Ankathem Place, $489,900MLS 347543, Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyInder Taneja, 250-479-3333

3349 Sewell Road, $624,900MLS 347357, Saturday 12-2RE/MAX CamosunDeanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

2655 Sooke Rd., from $199,900Sat & Sun 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunJohn Percy, 250-508-1551

2038 Troon Court, $1,048,000MLS 346879, Saturday 2-4Sotheby’s International Realty CanadaBrad MacLaren, 250-380-3933

1269 King� sher Place, $509,900MLS 348137, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunLee Johnston, 250-478-9600

1315 Artesian Court, $424,900MLS 346501, Saturday 2-4 Fair RealtySukhmeet Grewal, 250-704-9794

SOOKE217-8895 West Coast Road, $219,900Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Arlin Baillie, 250-477-7291


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Saanich is hosting more than 560 synchronized swimmers, coaches and judges from across Canada at Commonwealth Place through Sat-urday, March 28 during Synchro Canada’s 2015 Canadian Qualifier Championships.

A total of 60 athletes from B.C. are taking part in these championships. The Canadian Qualifier Champion-ships are an opportunity for com-petitors to qualify for the final com-petitions of the year. Athletes of the junior and senior age groups want to attend the Shiseido Canadian Open Championships, April 28 to May 3 in Toronto.

The Pacific Athletics Track and Field Clubhosts the second of two introductory practises this Sunday (March 29) for youth age 10 to 15. Come out and try out a variety of activities, espe-

cially long jump and sprinting, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Centennial Stadium in UVic.

The Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey League season finals are tomorrow (March 28) at the UVic field hockey turf. Facing off for the Div. 2 title at 10 a.m. are the Sailorsand Cardinals, while Div. 3’s Ravens and Kestrels take the field at noon and the Mariners

face Lynx I in the Div. 1 final at 2 p.m. The UVic Vikes men’s rugby team draws North Vancouver’s Capilano RFC tomorrow (March 28) at Wallace Field with a 2:30 p.m. kick-off. UVic is first in the CDI Premier men’s table with an 8-2-2 record, while Capilano is third (8-4). On the boys high school rugby pitch, Spectrum’s senior squad welcomes Esquimalt April 2, while Reynolds hosts

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Stelly’s. All games will start at 3:45 p.m.Badminton athletes are also hitting the courts

in the coming week, with St. Andrew’s hostingVictoria High March 31, Spectrum visiting Stelly’s, Reynolds visiting Edward Milne, and Claremont challenging cross-town rivals Oak Bay.

UVic women’s rowers are on the water at Elk Lake Saturday and Sunday for Dualing Over a Grand, a regatta with a first-place prize of $1,000. For more information check gov-ikesgo.com.

Registration deadline is March 31 for the Cel-ebration of Physical Literacy, May 2 at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence. The event is expected to attract more than 1,500 children, ages five to 13 for a handful of events and games, includ-ing rock climbing, ziplining, para-sports, and more. For registration details, call 250-220-2587.

- Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and athlete attend-ing Grade 12 at Mount Douglas secondary school.

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Saanich is hosting more than 560 synchronized swimmers, coaches and judges from across Canada at Commonwealth Place through Sat-urday, March 28 during Synchro Canada’s 2015 Canadian Qualifier Championships.

A total of 60 athletes from B.C. are taking part in these championships. The Canadian Qualifier Champion-ships are an opportunity for com-petitors to qualify for the final com-petitions of the year. Athletes of the junior and senior age groups want to attend the Shiseido Canadian Open Championships, April 28 to May 3 in Toronto.

The Pacific Athletics Track and Field Clubhosts the second of two introductory practises this Sunday (March 29) for youth age 10 to 15. Come out and try out a variety of activities, espe-

cially long jump and sprinting, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Centennial Stadium in UVic.

The Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey League season finals are tomorrow (March 28) at the UVic field hockey turf. Facing off for the Div. 2 title at 10 a.m. are the Sailorsand Cardinals, while Div. 3’s Ravens and Kestrels take the field at noon and the Mariners

face Lynx I in the Div. 1 final at 2 p.m. The UVic Vikes men’s rugby team draws North Vancouver’s Capilano RFC tomorrow (March 28) at Wallace Field with a 2:30 p.m. kick-off. UVic is first in the CDI Premier men’s table with an 8-2-2 record, while Capilano is third (8-4). On the boys high school rugby pitch, Spectrum’s senior squad welcomes Esquimalt April 2, while Reynolds hosts

Elite synchros in Saanich

Stelly’s. All games will start at 3:45 p.m.Badminton athletes are also hitting the courts

in the coming week, with St. Andrew’s hostingVictoria High March 31, Spectrum visiting Stelly’s, Reynolds visiting Edward Milne, and Claremont challenging cross-town rivals Oak Bay.

UVic women’s rowers are on the water at Elk Lake Saturday and Sunday for Dualing Over a Grand, a regatta with a first-place prize of $1,000. For more information check gov-ikesgo.com.

Registration deadline is March 31 for the Cel-ebration of Physical Literacy, May 2 at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence. The event is expected to attract more than 1,500 children, ages five to 13 for a handful of events and games, includ-ing rock climbing, ziplining, para-sports, and more. For registration details, call 250-220-2587.

- Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and athlete attend-ing Grade 12 at Mount Douglas secondary school.

DevonGALL

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