victoria news, april 01, 2015

If you’re storing anywhere else, “you’re paying too much”

www.upakstorage.com

250.381.8725

Keep your Water Hot!As your water heater ages it becomes less ef� cient and takes longer to heat. We can help determine the age of your tank then determine what you need to keep your water hot and prevent potential water damage. Call us Today !

Our Professionals can help take care of Your HomePlumbing - Heating - Gas - Sewer - Drainage - Repairs or Replacement throughout your home.

CALL 250.920.7877 Professional Service 24 Hours A Daywww.swiftplumbing.com

How Old is Your Water Heater?As your water heater ages it becomes less ef� cient and takes longer to heat. We can help determine the age of your tank then determine what you need to keep your water hot and prevent potential water damage. Call us Today !

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Proudly serving Esquimalt & Victoria www.vicnews.com

VICTORIANEWS

Special honourNaz Rayani earns Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement award

Page A3

NEWS: Skateboarders allowed in downtown core /A4RECREATION: Fishers angle for new synopsis /A10SPORTS: Royals takes first two games in playoffs /A19

Another$1.5M for bridge

Don Denton/Victoria News

Necessary roughnessBelmont Bulldogs’ Kaleigh Dupuis, left, attempts to tackle Vic High Titans’ Emma Troost during high school girls 7s rugby action at Vic High on Friday.

Andrea PeacockVictoria News

The Johnson Street Bridge's contingency fund has increased by $1.5 million, despite an initial recommendation by city staff to increase it by $4.8 million.

“I think that is enough to deal with the immi-nent overages for things that would happen in the next few months,” said Coun. Marianne Alto, who suggested that the increase be low-ered to $1.5 million. “Capping it at $1.5 [mil-lion] now means that council has perhaps the opportunity for a bit of a shorter tether on the project's expenses.”

The $4.8 million increase was suggested to cover costs due to schedule delays and addi-tional legal costs for external legal advice and participation in mediation.

In addition to the tighter budget, council also directed staff to report back at the next quar-terly update on expenditures incurred and any anticipated additional expenditures and cost-savings.

“I hope that it sends the message that we're taking every possible opportunity to curtail costs, that we're not prepared to endorse every request, that we're looking for ways to miti-gate any cost increases and that we're certainly doing our due diligence in the oversight of the project's expenditures,” Alto said.

By doing a gradual assessment of what addi-tional costs may be necessary, Alto said there will be more opportunities to reduce costs.

“We're not interested in just authorizing [an] array of expenditures without knowing what they are,” said Mayor Lisa Helps, adding she still expects many of these costs to be recov-ered in the mediation process.

Coun. Jeremy Loveday said he is satisfied with the reduction of the increase from $4.8 mil-lion to $1.5 million.

PLEASE SEE: Council reins in bridge budget, Page A5

A2 • www.vicnews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015- VICTORIA NEWS

EXPOHOME

2015

PARKING!PARKING!FREEFREE SHUTTLE BUS

between arenas!

ONE LOCATION! 3 ARENAS! 3 BIG DAYS!

1767 Old Island Highway

FREE ADMISSION!

HOMEHOME20

15

victoria’s premier show of the year!

Victoria’sLargestBuilding,RenovationandDecor Show!

Friday, April 171:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, April 189:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday, April 1910:00 am - 4:00 pm

Create Your Dream Home

April 17, 18, 19

Ideas, Information, Inspiration

IN VICTORIA!

Design TheatrefeaturingAmy McGeachyof trendon CHEK!

The Q CentreJuan de Fuca Curling Arena Juan de Fuca Hockey Arena

See the 2015 version of the3000 Year Old Mongolian Yurt!

www.homeshowtim .com Show information: 1.800.471.1112HOMESHOWTIME Show information:

Producer of Victoria’sOnly FREE Shows!

sponsored by

West Shore Parks & Recreation

VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, April 1, 2015 www.vicnews.com • A3

DKT: 66325 - NP065-728 USER: bettina Printed – 08:27:00 AM – 03/26/15Size: 10.375” X 2.857 NAT

Pick up your Free copy at any Sears catalogue location or view it online at sears.ca/cataloguecentral

Free ShippingWhen you spend $99 or more, before taxes. Some restrictions apply. See catalogue or sears.ca for details. Enjoy shopping from the comfort of your home, with 24/7 ordering convenience.

FINAL

Follow us @SearsCA Connect with Sears CanadaNP065-728

© Sears Canada Inc., 2015. All rights reserved.

now available!Summer preview sale catalogue 2015


Earth Hour was brighter than normal in Victoria this year.

Earth Hour is an annual event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund where people are encouraged to turn off lights and electronics for one hour.

This year, B.C. saved 15 megawatt hours of electricity, or a 0.2 per cent reduction in overall provincial load, equivalent to turning off about 680,000 LED light bulbs, said BC Hydro in a press release. This was the lowest energy savings in eight years.

In Greater Victoria, Sooke had the highest reduction in electricity load at 2.3 per cent savings, followed by Sidney at 2.1 per cent.

Esquimalt saved 1.9 per cent, compared to a 5.8 per cent reduction last year. Victoria saved 1.5 per cent, compared to a 3.7 per cent reduction last year.

Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins said the township promoted Earth Hour ahead of time to get residents involved again this year, and she was disappointed by the results.

“We'll have to do a much better job next year,” she said. “It's ok for us all to be without lights and electricity for an hour. We don't realize how lucky we are that we have all of this and also how much we take advantage of it.”

BC Hydro customers can view their individual energy use for Saturday evening by logging onto their online account at bchydro.com/myhydro.

[email protected]

Earth Hour fails to turn off all the lights Naz Rayani to

be honoured as Lifetime Achievement winner

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has announced its finalists for the 2015 Business Awards, including this year’s Life-time Achievement winner, well-known Victoria businessman and philanthropist Naz Rayani.

“The Chamber recognizes the outstanding achievement of many individuals and businesses in Greater Victoria each year. Once again, this year’s finalists repre-sent a group of businesses that have demonstrated their ability to go above and beyond in order to make their business successful and also contribute to the vital-ity of our community,” said Frank Bourree, chair of the Chamber.

The owner of Heart Pharmacy, Rayani’s work includes the World Partnership Walk and tireless efforts to raise funds to support the Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s economic programs in the devel-oping world; he was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2006.

“Naz is not only being recog-nized for his outstanding achieve-ment as a leader in our business community but also for his leader-ship as a humanitarian, helping to raise awareness of global poverty through his work with the World Partnership Walk. The award final-ists for all the categories should be proud of their achievement as they stand alongside Naz in being congratulated this year,” said Al Hasham, Chamber vice-chair.

Rayani said he felt honoured by the announcement.

“I am fortunate to have found a

home in Greater Victoria, and to have received so much support from the community. I also want to acknowledge our loyal employees at HEART Pharmacy – they make me proud everyday.”

The awards will be presented May 14 at the Fairmont Empress. Tickets can be purchased at www.victoriachamber.ca

2015 Business Awards finalists

Business Leadership, sponsored by Coast Capital Savings

• Inn at the Laurel Point • BCHazmat Management Ltd.

Innovation, sponsored by Univer-sity of Victoria, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business

• Rumble • Picture This 3D Inc.

Outstanding Customer Service • Bath Fitter Vancouver Island • Harbour Air Ltd.

Sustainable Business Practices • The Truffles Group (Canoe

Brewpub, Truffles Catering, Cas-cadia Liquor, Habitat and Victoria Butterfly)

• Oughtred Coffee & Tea New Business, sponsored by Pen-insula Co-op

• Kgeez Cycle • Beverly Carter Notary Public

Business Person of the Year, spon-sored by the United Way of Greater Victoria

• Dan Dagg, Hot House Market-ing

• Daniela Cubelic, Silk Road Tea Young Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Royal Roads Uni-versity

• Carmen Moya, Farm Food To Go

• Sharon Rai, Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry Employer of the Year, sponsored by Air Canada

• Peninsula Co-op • Island Savings Credit Union

Employee of the Year, sponsored by CHEK News

• Heather Greenless, English Inn • Ryley Carter, Innovative Fit-

ness Victoria Business of the Year (1 to 10 Employees);

• Fort Realty Ltd. • LEAP Web Solutions

Business of the Year (11 to 25 Employees);

• Pacific Rim College • Graphic FX Signworks

Business of the Year (26 to 75 Employees);

• Orca Spirit Adventures • Victoria Airport Authority

Business of the Year (76+ Employ-ees), sponsored by Capital Maga-zine presented by Times Colonist

• Specific Mechanical Systems • Root Cellar Green Grocer Ltd.

Chamber honours top businesses

File photo

Victoria businessman and philanthropist Naz Rayani will be presented with the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement award on May 14.

Leadership Victoria welcomes a new execu-tive director today (April 1) when Susan Low joins the organization.

The former community developer for the Community Social Planning Council and an elected councillor for the Township of Esqui-malt, Low replaces Jack Shore, who retired in October.

“Susan Low brings an impressive mix of skills, experience and leadership know-how,” said Dave Whittington, Leadership Victoria’s president.

“She is primed to lead the organization at a dynamic time for us and will certainly make an immediate impact as we look ahead for future growth and transformation.”

Low praised the organization’s record of building and recognizing the region’s top lead-ers from diverse backgrounds.

“I’m excited to join the Leadership Victoria team which has an unrivalled reputation for leadership excellence and innovation,” Low said.

[email protected]

Lowe takes charge of Leadership Victoria

A4 • www.vicnews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - VICTORIA NEWS


After a 25-year ban,

skateboarding is now permitted on down-town streets in Victoria.

Council voted unani-

mously to lift the prohi-bition on Thursday.

“This is a bylaw that I’ve been interested in

changing since I was 15,” said Coun. Jeremy Loveday.

The bylaw has yet to officially take effect though. City staff will now write the amended bylaw, which is expected to receive final approval in May.

In the meantime, Loveday moved an amendment to make skateboarding the low-est priority of bylaw officers.

“So essentially, they won’t enforce it,” he said.

Skateboarders will have to follow the same rules of the road as cyclists, except they will not be required to wear helmets or have lights at night.

Skateboarding will only be permitted on streets, not on side-walks.

This new policy applies only to the downtown core, because skateboarding has always been per-mitted on streets else-where in Victoria.

Loveday said the

bylaw prohibiting skateboarding down-town, created in 1991, stemmed from a time before Victoria had a

skate park.“Most of the prob-

lems that people saw with skateboarding were with people basi-cally using downtown as their skateboard park. That’s not the case anymore,” he said.

“We’re talking about using skateboarding as an active and green mode of transportation that gets people out of their cars.”

Prior to council lift-ing the ban, the city conducted public sur-veys asking for input on skateboarding down-town.

The majority of responses were from non-skateboarders who were in favour of lifting the ban.

“[That] says that the public is on board with updating our bylaws and making them more fair,” said Loveday.

Ken Kelly, general manager of the Down-town Victoria Business Association, said skate-boarders are a welcome addition to downtown.

“It makes the down-town more accessible,” he said.

“Young people all love downtown . . . why wouldn’t we want them to come downtown in a way that they enjoy and is safe?”

[email protected]

Skateboarding given green light downtown

Jeremy Loveday

Winner will be contacted April 12, 2015 after contest closing date. No purchase necessary. Odds of winning are dependant on the number of participants. The contest is open to all residents of British Columbia of the age of majority. One entry per day per contestant. Valid ID may be required. Winners may be required to answer a skill testing question. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. Full contest details are available at www.vicnews.com/contests CONTEST CLOSES April 11, 2015.

Apr. 17, 18 & 19West Shore Parks & Recreation 1767 Old Island Highway

http://www.vicnews.com/contests/

WINEnter Online &

• FREE ADMISSION • CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME •

l i ve f rom v ic tor ia

Friday, April 17

1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, April 18

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday, April 19

10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Celebrating 30 Years in Victoria!


SHUTTLE BUS between ARENAS!

Create Your Dream HomeCreate Your Dream HomeFREE E BUSE BUS between ARENAS! between ARENAS!E BUSE BUS

PARKING!

FREEFREE SHUTTLSHUTTLE BUSE BUS PARKING!FREE

ONE LOCATION! 3 ARENAS! 3 BIG DAYS!West Shore Parks & Recreation


EXPOHOME2015

Victoria’s Largest Building, Renovation and Decor Show!

FREEADMISSION!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

HOMESHOWTIMEwww. .comProducer of Victoria’s

Only FREE Shows!

sponsored byShow information1-800-471-1112


Friday, April 17

1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, April 18

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday, April 19

10:00 am - 4:00 pm






PARKING!




EXPOHOME

2015


FREEADMISSION!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Only FREE Shows!


Victoria’s premier show of the year!


Friday, April 17

1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, April 18

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday, April 19

10:00 am - 4:00 pm






PARKING!




EXPOHOME

2015


FREEADMISSION!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Only FREE Shows!


2 Bungy JumpTickets

2 Monkido Classic Aerial

Adventures

2 Float House Passes

1 of 4 prizes$100 Gift Certificate atRaymonds Restaurant

WIN

HELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYSHELI-JETAWAYS

2075 Tryon Rd. North Saanich BC • Ph: 250-656-2832 Fx: 250-655-1981Email: [email protected] • www.thunderbirdmarine.com/westport

WESTPORTMARINA & BOATYARD

Time to Book Your Haul Out Reservation!**Lowest rates on the Peninsula + First night free** • Open 7 days/week - Extended spring and summer hours.

50 ton Marine Traveli� for up to 70’ power or sail • 50,000 square feet of fully paved, clean work areaFree water, 15/30 amp power, aluminum ladder for each vessel

Fully environmentally compliant – No additional environmental feesDo it yourself or use our quali� ed on site services Contractors also welcome.

Paint & boat yard supplies available on site, free parking. • Friendly, experienced, professional sta�

visual arts

literacy

arts andculture

community

livability

design

Share your bright ideas

We’re looking for community-minded individuals who want to help shape Victoria’s future.

The City of Victoria is accepting applications from citizens to serve on committees to provide advice on important topics.

• Art in Public Places Committee • Greater Victoria Public Library Board

victoria.caApplication deadline:

Monday, April 13

Share your bright ideas

VICTORIA NEWS -Wednesday, April 1, 2015 www.vicnews.com • A5


After a 25-year ban,

skateboarding is now permitted on down-town streets in Victoria.

Council voted unani-

mously to lift the prohi-bition on Thursday.

“This is a bylaw that I’ve been interested in

changing since I was 15,” said Coun. Jeremy Loveday.

The bylaw has yet to officially take effect though. City staff will now write the amended bylaw, which is expected to receive final approval in May.

In the meantime, Loveday moved an amendment to make skateboarding the low-est priority of bylaw officers.

“So essentially, they won’t enforce it,” he said.

Skateboarders will have to follow the same rules of the road as cyclists, except they will not be required to wear helmets or have lights at night.

Skateboarding will only be permitted on streets, not on side-walks.

This new policy applies only to the downtown core, because skateboarding has always been per-mitted on streets else-where in Victoria.

Loveday said the

bylaw prohibiting skateboarding down-town, created in 1991, stemmed from a time before Victoria had a

skate park.“Most of the prob-

lems that people saw with skateboarding were with people basi-cally using downtown as their skateboard park. That’s not the case anymore,” he said.

“We’re talking about using skateboarding as an active and green mode of transportation that gets people out of their cars.”

Prior to council lift-ing the ban, the city conducted public sur-veys asking for input on skateboarding down-town.

The majority of responses were from non-skateboarders who were in favour of lifting the ban.

“[That] says that the public is on board with updating our bylaws and making them more fair,” said Loveday.

Ken Kelly, general manager of the Down-town Victoria Business Association, said skate-boarders are a welcome addition to downtown.

“It makes the down-town more accessible,” he said.

“Young people all love downtown . . . why wouldn’t we want them to come downtown in a way that they enjoy and is safe?”

[email protected]

Skateboarding given green light downtown

Jeremy Loveday

ALL VARIETIES

PANEBELLOPIZZA

398

PRICES EFFECTIVE ONE FULL WEEKWED. APRIL 1 to TUES. APRIL 7, 2015

STORE HOURS: M-F 9-8:15, SAT. 9-5:15SUN & HOLIDAYS 10-5:15

We reserve the right to limit quantities

COOK ST. VILLAGE

VISIT OURWEBSITE

OXFORDFOODS.NET

271 COOK ST.

SILVER HILLS

LITTLE BIGBREAD

19898¢

298298

269

169 169499

IMPORTED

GREEN BELLPEPPERS1.94 KG ................................ 88¢

B.C. GROWN

LONG ENGLISHCUCUMBERSEACH .....................................88¢

800 ML JAR

300 G PKG

430 G LOAF

284 ML TIN

398 ML TIN85 G PKG ALL VARIETIES

156 ML TIN

375 G PKG

175 G PKG

400 G BOX

175 G PKG

LARGE 680 G BOX

U.S. GROWN

GREENCABBAGE1.28 KG ................................. 58¢

IMPORTED NO. 1

CHIQUITABANANAS1.28 KG ................................ 58¢U.S. GROWN

FUJIAPPLES1.28 KG ............................... 58¢IMPORTED

KIWIFRUITSEACH ....................................98¢3

FOR

LB LB

LB

LB LB

LB

EUROGOOD

POLISH DILLPICKLES

McVITIES

HOBNOBSBISCUIT

CAMPBELL’S

TOMATOSOUP

TROPIC ISLE

COCONUTMILK

COMPLIMENTS

JELLYPOWDER

SAN REMO

TOMATOPASTE

MITCHELL’S

LESS SALTBACONSLICED

BAKEDHAM

PRIME THAI

GREEN CURRYCHICKEN SLICED

CHICKENBREAST

KELLOGG’S

CORNFLAKES

SNOWCREST

BERRY BLEND or FRUIT MIX

398

EMMA

EXTRA VIRGINOLIVE OIL

498MOTT’S

GARDENCOCKTAIL

98¢

BEST GOURMET

GROUNDCOFFEE

698FAITH FARMS

CHEDDARCHEESES

498APPROX420 GBLOCK

1 LBTL

GIANT2 LBTIN

FROZ600 GBAG

945 MLBTL

+DEP

FRESH LOIN

CENTE CUTPORK CHOPS

269

CANADA GRADE “AA” BEEF

CHUCK EYEROAST

469CANADA GRADE “AA” BEEF

BLADE CHUCKSTEAK

489

FRESH AUSTRALIAN

WHOLELAMB LEGS

499 FRESH LOIN

END CUTPORK CHOPS

219

FRESH BONELESS

STEWINGBEEF

449

•AGED•MED•MARB•MOZZA

LB

LB

LB

FROZ420 -440 G

ALLVARIETIES

VISIT OURWEBSITE

OXFORDFOODS

ALL VARIETIES

GOLD SEALSARDINES

88¢ 125 G

TIN

650 GTUB

1100 KG

483 KG

593 KG 1034 KG

1078 KG990 KG

ALLVARIETIES

LB

BONELESS

BONELESS

198

FRESH

WHOLECHICKEN

219 LB483 KG

SKINLESS & BONELESS

CHICKENBREAST

449 LB990 KG

68¢58¢

48¢

ISLAND FARM

SIMPLYYOGURT

238

APRIL FOOL’S SALE

Prices in EffectAS LISTED

Apr 1 -7, 2015

(exclusions apply to Promotional, Clearance, “Special Purchase”, Signature Styles & Yarn products)

WEDNESDAY April 1 - FRIDAY April 3,2015

SATURDAY April 4 (1 DAY ONLY)

4050FLANNELETTE

PRINTS & SOLIDS

%OFFREGPRICE

%OFF

REGPRICE

------------------------------------------------------------

All Stock

SPRING & SUMMER FASHION FABRICPACKAGED SEWING NOTIONS -valued to $14.98 excludes Thread

50%OFF

REGPRICE

MONDAY April 6 - TUESDAY April 7 ,2015

NEW ARRIVALS

$500m

ARCTIC FLEECEPRINTS & SOLIDS

CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY

---------------

---------------

BATTING, FIBREFILL & PILLOW FORMS

All Stock

PACKAGED & BY THE METRE

CRAFT & QUILTINGPRINTS & SOLIDS

All Stock

Apr. 2015 April Fools Sale AD - Insert usual basebar at bottom Ad Size 3 x 100 Group 1

SEE INSERTION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION DATE

Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am - 9:00 pmSat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun and Holidays 11:00 am - 5 pm

3170 TILLICUM ROAD, VICTORIALOWER LEVEL OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE

ACROSS FROM PEARKES REC. CENTRE • 250-475-7501

www.fabriclandwest.com | customer service # 1-855-554-4840

Andrea Peacock/Victoria News

Distracted drivers, bewareVictoria Police, Saanich Police and the Capital Regional District Integrated Road Safety Unit started a distracted driving campaign on March 26. They were stationed at the intersection of Douglas and Finlayson catching distracted drivers.

Continued from Page A1

“We’re already over budget, and we’re going to rein this in as much as we possibly can.”

This increase will bring the bridge’s bud-get to $94.3 million. The original budget was esti-mated at $63 million.

Going into Thurs-

day’s meeting, Loveday said he felt backed into a corner by the two options presented by staff to either accept the $4.8 million or put a stop on the project.

“This option allows us to have greater over-sight over the project as a council,” he said.

“This means that

every time there are expenditures that are over and above what we’ve already approved, we’re going to go through it line by line and ask tough ques-tions.”

[email protected]

Council reins in bridge budget


VICTORIANEWS

JaniceMARSHALL

GarryCROSSLEY

KellySOMERVILLE

DonDENTON

PennySAKAMOTO

Contact US

OliverSOMMER

KevinLAIRD

AndreaPEACOCK

Production Manager

Advertising consultant

Advertising consultant

Photo Supervisor

Publisher

Associate Publisher

Editor Reporter

The Victoria News is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4.

vicnews.comMain phone: 250-381-3484Editorial: 250-480-3265

Advertising: 250-480-3274

Classifieds: 250-388-3535

Circulation: 250-480-3285

On a map, Syria and Iraq are a long way from Victoria.

To those who have family and friends in the Canadian Armed Forces, the conflict there hits much closer to home.

Last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rose in the House of Commons asking MPs to support a 12-month renewal of an international fight against ISIL, including air strikes over Syria.

Canada, it should be noted, has contributed $700 million in humanitarian aid to the war-torn region. Yes, we are committing to more CF-18 sorties, but we are not stopping the help we are providing to children and other civilians caught in the conflict.

There is much to criticize about this government. All governments that have been in power for a time make mistakes.

However, we scratch our heads when we hear the exaggerated wailing about how Canada has lost its place in the world, lost respect, how we used to be a helper and peacekeeper but now we’re not.

We continue to provide hundreds of millions, no, billions to humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies and education to children who did not choose to be born in war-torn or drought-afflicted areas.

Has our role in the world changed?

That was inevitable — the world changed. We can no longer send brave members of our Forces into well-defined conflicts wearing baby blue berets.

But With a continued combination of humanitarian aid and armed support, Canada is doing what it has always done.

Why did the B.C. government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Abbott, after spending months recruiting him to head up the B.C. Treaty Commission?

The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2011 B.C. Liberal leadership contest.

Done on a whim, Horgan said after a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades of careful and costly treaty-making.

Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certainly wrong.

If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from leadership rivals Abbott and

Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as finance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as education minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both completed their unlikely tasks and retired as heroes of the

party in 2013.Outgoing chief treaty

commissioner Sophie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbott’s demise. While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years in a shambles.

Clark went further when questioned by reporters about the sudden reversal. The future of aboriginal relations in B.C. may or may not include the B.C. Treaty Commission.

“There have been some results, but four treaties in 22 years for $600 million is not enough result,” Clark said. “We have to be able to move faster, and we have to find a way to include more First Nations in the process.”

That $600 million is mostly loans, from the federal government to First Nations to finance treaty talks. Of every $100 spent trying to honour the century-old duty to sign treaties across B.C., $80 is a loan from Ottawa, $12 is a grant from Ottawa and $8 is a grant from B.C.

The plan was for First Nations to repay their loans out of cash settlements made to them for 100-odd years of uncompensated resource extraction, which is now accepted as being contrary to British and Canadian law.

It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who first acknowledged this hasn’t worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives

debt.The probability of the B.C.

government making this decision without talking to the federal paymaster is exactly zero. I’m told the province’s clumsy timing had something to do with Ottawa’s late demands.

I asked Clark if her plan to settle land claims faster was anything like the 2009 attempt by Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister Jessica McDonald to negotiate a province-wide deal declaring aboriginal title. Clark sidestepped the question, saying only that the 150 B.C. First Nations not at the treaty table need a say and a solution too.

Pierre, a veteran administrator from the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, made a prophetic statement when her term as chief commissioner was extended three years ago. She said if Ottawa isn’t prepared to give federal negotiators a realistic mandate on compensation and sharing of salmon rights, they should “shut ’er down.”

Her advice may have been heard after all.

OUR VIEW

VIEWPOINTThe Victoria News is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4. Phone: 250-381-3484. Fax: 250-386-2624. Web: www.vicnews.com

Standingstrong and free

What do you think?

The News welcomes your comments.

Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the News.

To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to fewer than 300 words.

The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters.

Please enclose your phone number for verification of your letter.

Send your letters to:n Mail: Victoria News,

818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4n Email:

[email protected]

Treaty trouble has deep roots

Tom FletcherB.C. Views

Musical theatre fans are invited to come sing along to that loverly classic, My Fair Lady, hitting the big screen at the Vic Theatre April 18.

The Academy award-winning 1964 film will be shown as a special Sing Cinema screening, com-plete with lyrics and movie-themed props bag.

With such classic songs as “I’ve Grown Accus-tomed to Her Face,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” “Wouldn’t it Be Loverly” and “I Could Have Danced All Night,” audience members are encour-aged to sing-a-long and dress up for this special one-time screening.

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event starting at 6 p.m., and vocal warm-ups and a cos-tume contest preceding the screening.

Tickets are $20 and include a My Fair Lady props bag for a unique, interactive film experience. Don’t miss the chance to sing-along in an old Cockney accent for this 50-year-old musical.

“We’ve done a variety of classics for Sing Cinema in the past but My Fair Lady is a masterpiece that we felt deserves to return to the big screen. Clas-sic songs, great costumes – it’s what Sing Cinema is all about!” says Kathy Kay, Victoria Film Festival Director.

For more information, visit online at www.victo-riafilmfestival.com.

My Fair Lady’s sing-along night

Four local bands are lending their voices to mental health awareness in a special benefit con-cert Thursday at the Alix Goolden Hall.

Music Makers & Stigma Shakers: A Benefit Con-cert to Break the Silence on Mental Illness will feature performances by Kytami, Carmanah, Sam Weber and Hawk & Steel.

Hosted by the University of Victoria Mental Health Awareness Club and sponsored by The Zone @ 91.3, proceeds from the event will go to NEED 2 Suicide Prevention, Education and Sup-port and the Victoria branch of the BC Schizo-phrenia Society. The evening will also feature guest speakers from both charities to help raise awareness about mental illness.

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. April 2. Tickets are $25 and are available at Lyle’s Place and eventbrite.ca

Music event for mental illness


Changes to Garbage Pick-up Schedule for the Easter Long Weekend

The Township of Esquimalt Public Works Department advises that there will be changes to garbage pickup over the Easter long weekend.

For the Easter long weekend only:

❏ Both the Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th routes will be picked up on Tuesday April 7th.

❏ The Tuesday, April 7th route will be picked up on Wednesday, April 8th along with that day’s route.

For more information, please contact:Simone ManchipOffice Administrator, Engineering and Public WorksTel: 250-414-7108

ESQUIMALT PUBLIC WORKS

Your guide to Victoria home resources

OUR TEAM TAKESCARE OF ALL YOUR RENOVATION NEEDSNEEDSNEEDS

250.812.3942 watersedgerenovations.com 2328 Government St. 250-384-3935

• Rentals • Sales • Restoration • Tuning

• New & Vintage • Keyboards • Pianos

Featuring

New Kawai & Heintzman PianosSince 1917

FREEESTIMATESFREEESTIMATESFREEFREEFREEFREEFREE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONGUARANTEED

CALL 250 475 6675B18 555 ARDERSIER ROAD

TRAINED PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN DEPEND ON

• Specializing in Residential & Commercial Carpet &

• Upholstery Cleaning• We off er Window Cleaning • Truck Mounted & Portable

Steam Cleaning• IICRC Certifi ed, Uniformed Technicians• Certifi ed Wood Cleaning Specialists• In-Plant Cleaning of Area Rugs• Locally Owned & Operated

CALL 250 475 6675CALL 250 475 6675

25 yearsin business25 yearsin business

Available 24 Hours a day – 7 Days a week! www.westbaymechanical.com

West Bay MechanicalASK ABOUT OURPeak Performance Maintenance ProgramDESIGNED TO:

• Reduce the possibility of an air conditioning or heating breakdown.

• Reduce your utility and repair costs!• Provide preferential emergency service!

• Provide a 15% discount on parts!• Maintain or enhance your current level of comfort.• Warranty all repairs for • 365 days parts AND labour!

Competitive Rates Starting as Low as

$89/hourBest Brands! Best Prices!

Best Service!

One convenient number to call 250-478-8532

CALL US TODAY!250-744-2195 OR 1-800-670-5505

Vancouver Island’s Only Authorized Murphy Bed Dealers

3075 DOUGLAS ST., VICTORIAWWW.MURPHYBEDS-VICTORIA.COM

LET US SHOW YOU HOW TO INCREASE YOUR USEABLE SPACE...

6680 Mirah Rd. Saanichton 250-652-4612

MORE THAN JUST SCREENS!

PNR Screens Ltd.

We Sell & Install Vinyl Windows,

Solarium Screens& Replace Broken

Sealed UnitsFREE ESTIMATES

• Kitchens

• Bathrooms

• Decks

• Additions

• CompleteInterior &ExteriorRenovations

Victoria & Southern Vancouver Island

250-882-5032www.allisland.ca

[email protected]

• Kitchens• Bathrooms• Decks• Additions• Complete

Interior & ExteriorRenovations

250 882 5032www.allisland.ca

[email protected]


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

•••

The HepCBC Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society is a Victoria-based non-profit organization run by and for people infected and/or affected by hepatitis C.

HepCBC is looking for motivated volunteers to help with advocacy projects, research writing, organizing and event promotion and translating health literature.

The Canucks Autism Network is looking for volunteers to support its I Can Swim Program. Volunteers will help staff deliver individual and adapted swimming instruction

to kids and teens with autism at Juan de Fuca Rec Centre on Saturdays from April 11 to May 30.

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.

Are you handy and understand basic building systems and general operations? Langham Court Theatre is looking for a volunteer facilities manager for its heritage community theatre facility.

The 1Up Single Parent Resource Centre’s moms and mentors program is seeking volunteer female mentors with parenting experience to offer support and guidance to single moms of all ages. You’ll be matched with a single mom and her children to spend time discussing parenting issues and enjoying fun activities together.

The Town of View Royal is looking for a creative, skillful and energetic concrete mason to help with a range of small

volunteer projects. This volunteer position requires a commitment of approximately four to eight hours per project.

Victoria Hospice is staging its annual Hike For Hospice on May 3 at Fisherman’s Wharf Park. Many volunteer positions are available, such as route marshals and event set-up/take down crews.

The Mustard Seed seeks groups and individuals to volunteer in the food bank warehouse on Saturdays, sorting food, stocking shelves and preparing food hampers.

The Victoria AM Association is looking for dedicated and personable people to meet at least two cruise ships per week. Volunteers put a friendly face on Victoria and provide visitors with local tourist information and souvenir handouts to make their visit to Victoria memorable.

Victoria Volunteers

CALL TODAY:To arrange your complimentary in-home consultation

250-480-4972 February 10 – April 15

50%Offon regular price

HUNTER DOUGLAS

PARKLANDWOOD BLINDS

Available in the popular 2” slat size in painted and stained finishes. Lifetime Warranty.

DIAMOND EYECARE 1964 Fort St., Oak Bay: 250.590.2932

DIAMOND OPTICAL VICTORIA1320 Douglas St., Victoria: 250.380-6919

Welcomes Dr. John Poonfor EYE EXAMS

Please call for an appointment

250-590-7499

Foul Bay Professional Building, 1964 Fort Street

DIAMOND EYECARE

DIAMONDOPTICAL EYECARE






50%off ALL FRAMES

6

10Reasons to SHOP inVICTORIA!

Lyall Street Servicelyallstreetservice.com1480 Lyall Street 250-382-0015Hours: By Appointment Please Lube, oil and � lter service $39.95 (Most cars) Tune-ups, Guaranteed Work, Brakes and Muf� ers. Computer Diagnostics. 4 wheel alignments. Includes carwash and vacuum of car. Proud to serve Esquimalt.

1

Shoppers HomeHealthCare1561 Hillside Ave. 250-370-2984 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pmSat 9:30am-5:30pmClosed Sun and Stats MASTECTOMY: Three certi� ed � tters on staffFull line of bras and prosthetics.COMPRESSION STOCKINGS: Four certi� ed � tters on staff. Outside � ttings available in your home or facility. Please phone to make an appointment.

2

Diamond Optical Eyecarediamondeyecare.ca1964 Fort Street 250-590-2932 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 5:30 Sat 10- 5We take great pride in our expert staff of Optometrists, Onsite Lab and Eye Ware Technicians, we also take pride in our expert staff, when it comes to frame and lens construction. We understand that eye wear is more than fashion. It’s also function. Take a look at our diverse selection of fashionable eye glasses and contact lenses.Our Oak Bay location boasts the best price for an eye exam in the area. Book an appointment today.

Allison Piano Since 1917

www.allisonpiano.bc.ca2328 Government St 250-384-3935Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-5:15pmSat 11am-5pm Featuring - New Kawai & Heintzman Pianos.Rentals, Sales, Restoration, Tuning, New & Vintage, Keyboards, Pianos. We welcome you to visit the store and try our pianos for yourself. Compare the touchand tone to � nd the right piano for you!

10

Aero Furnace, Duct & Chimney Cleaningaeroservices.ca 250-479-0090Hours: By Appointment Please Improve the Air Quality in YOUR Home and Breathe Easier! $30.00 off Furnace & Air Ducts Cleaning today! Cannont be combined with any other offer. Expiry June 30, 2015• Chimney Sweeping & Chimney Repair• HRVs Cleaning (Heat Recovery Ventilation) • Dryer Vent Cleaning • WETT Inspections

“LOSING YOUR HAIR”We can help!! • Dry or oily dandruff • Itchiness • Dry, brittle or dull hair • Psoriasis or eczema; • Male pattern baldness

victoria.capilia.ca2553 Quadra St. • 250.590.5772Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30-4, Sat 10-2Evenings by appointment

8

9

Capilia

Saltspring Soapworkssaltspringsoapworksvictoria.com575 Johnson Street 250.386.7627 Hours: Mon-Sat. 10am-6pmThurs. 10am -7:30 Sun 10am -5pmExperience our complete line of handmade natural soaps, skin & body care, hair products, baby care and more! Rich in organic ingredients and natural botanicals. All Canadian - A true Saltspring Island experience!

Dutch Bakerywww.thedutchbakery.com718 Fort Street 250-385-1012Hours: Open 7:30am to 5:30pmMonday to SaturdayServing Amazing Pastries, Cakes and Smiles since 1956! Breakfast served all day. Enjoy homemade hamburgers, Dutch croquettes and a variety of delicious sandwiches. Pastries for every taste. Wedding cakes, for your very special day. Natural Belgian chocolate.Once your start... You can’t stop!

Easter Chocolateif you bringin the ad.

10 %off

✂

Pondswww.pondsvictoria.com250.544.0806Contact Dave to book yourPond Consultation todayFull maintenance contracts available. Let us change your backyard into your favourite vacation spot. Specializing in Pond Supplies, Pond Installation andPond Maintenance. You Dream it, We will Build it!

Royal JubileeDenture Clinicrjdc.ca300 - 1964 Fort Street 250 592-8338 Hours: By appointment Experience the difference that details make. Relax in comfort while receiving exceptional service and quality denture treatment. We are a service oriented business that guarantees your satisfaction and the perfect � t. Our clinic is designed to promote calm, peace and comfort from the minute you walk in.

The Perfect

Fit.

3

4

5

7


Lay’s Potato Chips 180g

We can’t guarantee you’ll make that chip shot at Bear Mountain

Golf Course...but we can guarantee

we have the lowest price on these chips.

3 days only

GIF

T C

AR

D $10

FREE $10

GIFT CARD

POINTSPOINTSREWARDS

effective Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, April 1, 2 & 3, 2015.

3000Spend only $75† & receive:

valid inVictoria & Sidneyonly

Fort & Foul Bay: 1950 Foul Bay Road • Tillicum: 3170 Tillicum Rd • Saanich: 3510 Blanshard St University Heights: 3958 Shelbourne St • Westside Village: 172 Wilson St • Sidney: 2345 Beacon Ave

Our new Always Lowest Guarantee ensures our stores always have the best prices*.

• we price check Every week, we check the competition’s prices on 850+ items you buy the most to make sure we’re lowest—guaranteed, or it’s FREE.**

• we price match If you see a lower advertised price for your favourite item, bring in the ad and we’ll match it*.

➜199ea

you’ll make that chip shot at Bear Mountain you’ll make that chip shot at Bear Mountain

Always Lowest Guaranteed and sale off ers require the use of More Rewards card.* If a major competitor within our geographical trade area off ers a lower advertised price on any identical grocery item (brand, size, etc.) we will match the competitor’s price only during the eff ective date of the competitor’s advertisement. ‘Major competitors’ and

‘geographical trade areas’ are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Excludes ‘multi-buys’ (eg: 2 for $4), ‘spend x get x’, ‘Free’, percentage discounts and discounts obtained through loyalty programs. You must bring in the competitor’s advertisement to our customer service desk prior to the expiry of the advertisement in order for us to provide you with the price match. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

**Off er entitles customer to one (1) item per product family free of charge. Additional items will be at competitor’s advertised price. Off er not available to team members of the Overwaitea Food Group or their immediate family members or persons living in same household. † Limit one Spend/Receive off er per single grocery purchase. Excluding Lotto, tobacco, gift cards, prescriptions, clinics, diabetes care, tickets, charities, bus passes, postage stamps, deposit & recycle fees, rewards and taxes, where applicable.

Capital Regional District

Project Grants - provide project funding for arts organizations.IDEA Grants - support arts programming by organizations not eligible for other CRD funding programs.Deadline for receipt of Project and IDEA Grant applications is Friday, May 1, 2015 at 4:30 pm.For details please visit: www.crd.bc.ca/service/ arts-fundingCRD Arts Development Service 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 T: 250.360.3215 [email protected]

Arts Development Deadlines Friday, May 1st

CHURCH DIRECTORYYour Guide to

Local Houses of WorshipParish of St. Peter and St. PaulArchdeacon Lon Towstego1379 Esquimalt Rd. 250-386-6833www.stpeterandpaul.ca

Sunday Service 8:30 am and 10:30 am Sunday School at the 10:30 service,

best suited to children 5-12 years.

To book space please callKelly Somerville at 250-480-3228

Your Neighborhood Church


Scenic harbour A gull flies towards freighters anchored offshore from Esquimalt in this view from Saxe Point Park.

Nominations sought for 2015 Beaver Medal

The Maritime Museum of B.C. is inviting nomi-nations for the Beaver Medal, an award that rec-ognizes outstanding contributions to the marine sector of B.C.

The museum encourages nominations for any-one who has made noteworthy contributions to BC’s marine sector. An award is also made to rec-ognize an organization, vessel, or technological project.

Nominations close on May 15. Nomination infor-mation, easy-to-complete forms and due dates are located at http://mmbc.bc.ca/about/s-s-beaver-medal/.

SERVICE SINCE 1947 ✃

• Oil Change• Replace Spark Plug• Check Filters• Check Ignition

System• Check Fuel System• Check & Adjust

Cables

Open Mon. - Sat. 250.386.31942003 Government Street, Victoria

• Check general Condition

• Filters Extra if required

• Sharpen Blade

$5995$5995Serving all makes of lawn & garden & powered equipment

Spring Small Equipment ServicesLawnmower Service Special

A10 • www.vicnews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - VICTORIA NEWS VICTORIA NEWS -Wednesday, April 1, 2015 www.vicnews.com • A11

Let your expectations soar. We’re taking the customer experience to new heights, so come in today to enjoy a whole new level of service.

LEVEL 4 Rooftop parking, automated car washLEVEL 3 Skyway display, indoor drive-thru, 36 service bays

LEVEL 2 Vista Bistro, guest lounge fireplaceLEVEL 1 25-vehicle showroom, guest elevator

Now open on Douglas at Finlayson.

NOW OPEN

NEWHEIGHTS

JPToyotaVictoria.com | 3050 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC | (250) 386-3516

Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only

4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak1153 Esquimalt Rd. VictoriaOpen Daily 8 am - 10 pm

You’ll Feel Like Family.

Locally Owned & Operated since 1984

JOIN USSATURDAY, APRIL 11

Royal Oak Location:10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted) • Par-T-Perfect Bouncy Castle with Face Painting & Balloon Animals • Level Ground Coffee and Cookies • Free Cake at 11:30 • Child Find Run by the Saanich Reserve Police Of� cers • Saanich Emergency Display • Farmer Vicki & Daisy the Cow, 10-11am • Saanich Police Dragster (tentative) • Rotary Club Hot Dogs & Hamburgers • Prostate Center • Canstruction /Dahlia Society • Appearance by Anna & Elsa from

Frozen by Enchanted Fables 12:30pm • Demo by Island Farms Ice Cream • Demo by Purica Healthy Sup-plements • Krispy Kreme Donuts by the Mount Doug Rams Football Team • Saanich Commonwealth Table

Esquimalt Road Location: 10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted) • Par-T-Perfect Bouncy Castle with Face Painting • Little League Hot Dog BBQ by donation • Level Ground Coffee: Free Coffee and Cookies • Esquimalt Block Watch, Victoria Police Department with Vintage Police Car 40 and Child Find BC • Earthquake Preparedness

• Island Farms: Farmer Vicki and Daisy the Cow • Free Cake at 12:00pm • Esquimalt Parks & Rec • Help Fill A Dream Photo Booth by donation • Raven’s District Girl Guides Cookies Sales

• Island Farms Ice Cream Demo • Celebration of Lights

GIANTSALEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONE

DAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAY

WATCH FOR OUR

FLYEREVERY FRIDAY

in select Saanich NewsVictoria News,

Goldstream News Gazette & Peninsula News Review

GIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTSALESALESALESALESALEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONE

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

2015 Fishing Regulations Synopsis now available online and in print

Good news for BC anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here.

Produced by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Black Press, the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now available both online and in print.

Published every two years as the go-to guide for all non-salmon sport fishing regulations in effect in freshwater in British Columbia, the synopsis is a valuable resource for anglers throughout the province.

“The Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis provides the public with a summary of the regulations and management practices the Province uses to ensure that freshwater fishing remains a sustainable and enjoyable pastime for all anglers in the province,” says Stephen MacIver, policy and regulations analyst for the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Inside the 100-page publication, find provincial and regional regulations, boating information and informative feature articles, plus fish identification photos, definitions and more.

Also included is a list of major regulation changes for 2015-17, vital information for a province that boasts more than 20,000 lakes and 750,000 kilometres of streams, not to mention many thousands of avid anglers.

Find the 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis online at www.env.gov.bc. ca/fw/fish. Print copies are available at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout B.C.

Gracing the cover of this year’s synopsis is a photo by Fernando Barbosa depicting two young anglers working together to land a big one on Bowron Lake.

For shutterbugs who want to be similarly immortalized, submissions are being accepted for the cover of the 2016-18 Hunting and Trapping Synopsis – e-mail photos relevant to hunting or trapping in B.C. to synopsiscover [email protected] by Oct. 1. Find complete contest rules at www.env.gov.bc.ca

Hot House Marketing earns digital marketing awardsJennifer BlythVictoria News

Hot House Marketing has won two AVA Digital awards for its work with Canada’s Temperance Foundation and Victoria restaurant and pub, Yates St. Taphouse.

Hot House won platinum for its rebranding and web video for the Temperance Foundation, plus a Gold award for an irreverent radio campaign for the Tap House.

The AVA Digital Awards are judged and presented by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, an international professional association with thousands of members’ globally.

Rainbow Kitchen feeds region’s needyAndrea PeacockVictoria News

The Rainbow Kitchen in Esquimalt provides around 120 meals to homeless and impoverished people every day.

It is run 100 per cent by volunteers and is funded through fundraising, donations and grants.

“It’s a constant push for more money,” said Danijela Brkovic, special events coordinator at Rainbow Kitchen. “We need to keep the doors open so we can feed these people.”

While the kitchen only serves lunch, Brkovic said people will often come in at 9 a.m. for coffee and to socialize.

“It gives them a sense of community,” she said. The Rainbow Kitchen has been in Esquimalt United

Church’s hall at 500 Admirals Rd. since January 2012 after leaving St. Saviour’s parish hall in Vic West in December 2011.

“We serve a large number of people who are part of Victoria but live in Esquimalt. So instead of them

having to make it downtown, it’s just easier and better for them, because it’s in their community.”

Rainbow Kitchen started out serving sandwiches and soup one day a week 15 years ago.

Now, it serves over 36,000 meals a year.For more information on how to donate

or volunteer for Rainbow Kitchen, please go online to rainbowkitchen.ca or call 250-384-2069.

[email protected]


Waterfront viewTwo Canada geese take in the view of a fountain from the edge of a pond in Beacon Hill Park.

The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association is celebrating its 40th year with a special fundraising gala at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

The Fairfield Gonzales Gala, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 11, will raise money for the association’s youth and family programs.

Enjoy live jazz featuring members of Cold Cut Combo, wine tasting, delicious appetizers, entry to the galleries and a silent auction that

includes a kids’ eyeglass package from Victoria Vision Eyecare, a luxury night’s stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, an introduction to climbing at the Crag X Climbing Gym, dinner at Il Terrazzo and more.

Tickets are $60 each (or buy five get the sixth free), and are available at the association, 1330 Fairfield Rd., or Munro’s Books, by phone at 250-382-4604 or online through fairfieldcommunity.ca.

[email protected]

Fairfield Gonzales marks anniversary at art gallery

Signs of Hope in Africa is a registered Canadian charity based in Victoria BC dedicated to improving quality of life through the health, education and business opportunities of children and families living in the village of Jambiani, Zanzibar in Tanzania, East Africa.

7th annual

easter sunday, april 510 am - 1 pm

beckwith parkin saanich off quadra

easter sunday, april 5

7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual

No registration

required!

Rain or shine!

Egg Hunt @ 11am3 Hunt Categories:

Under 3 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 7 yrs+

20,000 Chocolate Eggs

✿ Bouncy Castles✿ Face Painting✿ Games✿ Crafts✿ Entertainment✿ Coffee/Tea Station✿ Raffle✿ Police/Fire Vehicles✿ Super Heroes

www.signsofhopeinafrica.org

BBQ: $6 Burger/hot dog/veggie option + chips + drink

$5 Entry for children 13 and under (adults free)

SPONSORED BY:

PRESENTED BY:

EASTER BUNNY!MEET THE

ANGELA ATWOOD-BREWKA

SAANICHNEWS


ST. LUKE CEDAR HILL ~ Anglican Church of CanadaHoly Week and Easter Services

Corner Cedar Hill Cross & Cedar Hill Rd • 250-477-6741 www.stlukesvictoria.ca

Wednesday, April 1st7:00pm

Stations of the Cross

Good Friday, April 3rd 10:00am The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion4:30pm Fantastic FridayGood Friday Activities for the Whole Family

Easter Sunday, April 5th8:00am Said Communion Service with Flower Cross10:00am Choral Communion Service with Flower Cross2:30pm Child Friendly Easter Service followed by an Easter Egg Hunt7:00pm Sung Communion Service with Flower Cross

Holy Saturday, April 4th7:30pm St. Luke’s/Lutheran Church of the Cross Joint Service of Easter Vigil, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, and Communion at Lutheran Church of the Cross

Maundy Thursday, April 2 7:00pm

Last Supper, footwashing and stripping of the High Altar

April 2, 6:00 pm

April 3, 11:00 am

April 5, 9:00 & 11:00 am

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES

7:30 am11:00 am 7:30 pm

9:00 am10:30 am

12:00 pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

8:00 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 4:30 pm

The Crucifixion, by John Stainer With the Cathedral Choir & soloists Josh Lovell and Nick Allen. Director: Michael Gormley Admission by donation

Maundy Thursday, April 2 Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist & Blessing of the Oils Solemn High Mass & Stripping of the Altar Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Dawna Wall

Good Friday, April 3 Procession of the Cross through the City A Good Friday Liturgy: A service of loss and lament The Good Friday Liturgy Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Dawna Wall

Holy Saturday, April 4 The Great Vigil of Easter with Baptisms, Confirmations & Reaffirmations Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Dawna Wall

Easter Sunday, April 5 Holy Eucharist Contemporary Holy Eucharist Choral Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist

Quadra @ RocklandVictoria BC

250.383.2714www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

“The City’s Cathedral”

VICTORIA CHURCHOF THE NAZARENE 4277 Quadra Street

250-479-1733www.vicnazarene.ca

Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2014 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast • 10:30 am Worship Celebration

Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2015

St. Mary’s Anglican Church1701 Elgin Road, Oak Bay, Victoria BC

250-598-2212

HOLY WEEK & EASTERHOLY WEEK & EASTERHOLY WEEK & EASTERHOLY WEEK & EASTERHOLY WEEK & EASTER

Maundy Thursday, April 2, 20157pm Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday, April 3, 201511am Commemorationof the Lord’s Passion Easter Day, April 5, 2015 • 8:30am Holy Communion

(BCP) Chapel

• 10am Sung Communion (BAS) Church

Easter Worship

Jennifer BlythBlack Press

The Capital Region will be hopping with Easter possibilities this weekend.

In Saanich, Gordon Head Recreation Centre hosts the always-popular Easter Eggstravaganza, Saturday, April 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Designed for the two to five-year-old set and always a sell-out, families are encouraged to register early for this event that offers kindergym activi-ties, egg hunt, craft stations, treats and a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself.

On Sunday, attach bunny ears to your helmet and enjoy free admission to the Easter Egg-ceptional Skate at Pearkes Rec Centre, complete with a chance to win Easter treats – join the fun April 5 from 1:35 to 2:45 p.m. No bunny ears? Admission is $3, with skate rentals extra. See www.saanich.ca for more information.

Head to Beckwith Park Sunday, April 5 for the seventh annual Signs of Hope in Africa Easter Egg Hunt.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., families will

enjoy bouncy castles, face-painting, crafts, games, entertainment, police and fire vehicles and of course, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. No registration is required, only a $5 admission for children age 13 and younger (adults free).

With 20,000 chocolate eggs to be found in the 11 a.m. egg hunt (rain or shine), the search is divided into three age groups: three years and younger, four to six years, and seven years and older. A barbecue lunch is available for $6, including a burger or hot dog (with veggie options), plus chips and a drink.

Signs of Hope in Africa is a Victoria-based charity dedicated to improving quality of life through the health, edu-cation and business opportunities of children and families living in the vil-lage of Jambiani, Zanzibar in Tanzania. For more information, visit www.sign-sofhopeinafrica.org

In Oak Bay, organizers of the com-munity’s third annual Easter egg hunt expect to welcome 600 or more com-munity members to the park behind municipal hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hosted by the Oak Bay Business Improvement Association, the event includes face-painting, cookies and cupcakes, photos with the Easter Bunny, an Oak Bay fire truck display, collection for the Mustard Seed Food Bank, and of course and egg hunt, arranged according to age.

Oak Bay Recreation also has a full slate of Easter activities planned, beginning with a Good Friday Skate this Friday, April 3, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. In addition to music, the craft station and ice games such as octopus and go-go-stop, a small area will also be set up for a beginner’s hockey game.

The fun continues Sunday, April 5 with a special Kindergym full of Eas-ter fun and surprises from 11 a.m. to noon at Henderson Rec Centre and an Easter Fun Swim and Skate 2-for-1, with skating from 12 to 4:30 p.m. and swimming from 1 to 5 p.m. Skate and swim with the Easter Bunny, and take in the Easter egg hunt, both on and off-ice, not to mention Easter

Hop into Easter fun

Victoria Philharmonic Choir presents Bach’s St. John Passion Saturday, April 4, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Metropolitan United Church, on Bal-moral Road at Quadra Street.

The oldest of Bach’s Passion settings, St. John was composed for a Good Friday Vespers service in 1724, and would origi-nally have been wrapped around a sermon.

Setting the story of Christ’s final days and cru-cifixion, the story-telling role of the Evangelist will be sung by tenor Benjamin Butterfield, with bass-bari-tone Nathan McDonald as Christus and soprano Jane Long, mezzo-soprano Sarah Fryer, tenor Josh Lovell and Montreal-based baritone Nathaniel Wat-son.

Victoria Symphony vio-

linist Christi Meyers leads the orchestra of musicians brought together for their skills in baroque reper-toire.

Tickets are $30 or $15 for students (children under 12 free) and are avail-able at Ivy’s Bookshop, Munro’s Books, Tanner’s Books, the Shieling, Long and McQuade, online at vpchoir.squarespace.com and possible at the door, if available.

Choir presents Bach’s St. John PassionPerformance explores Christ’slast days and crucifixion

Please see: NeXT PaGe

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES

7:30 am11:00 am 7:30 pm

9:00 am10:30 am

12:00 pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

8:00 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 4:30 pm

The Crucifixion, by John Stainer With the Cathedral Choir & soloists Josh Lovell and Nick Allen. Director: Michael Gormley Admission by donation

Maundy Thursday, April 2 Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist & Blessing of the Oils Solemn High Mass & Stripping of the Altar Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Dawna Wall

Good Friday, April 3 Procession of the Cross through the City A Good Friday Liturgy: A service of loss and lament The Good Friday Liturgy Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Dawna Wall

Holy Saturday, April 4 The Great Vigil of Easter with Baptisms, Confirmations & Reaffirmations Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Dawna Wall

Easter Sunday, April 5 Holy Eucharist Contemporary Holy Eucharist Choral Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist

Quadra @ RocklandVictoria BC

250.383.2714www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

“The City’s Cathedral”


Pastors: Rev. Dr. Rod Ellis, & Rev. Peter Umland, Anglican Network in Canada

HAPPYEASTER!

CHURCH OF OUR LORD

Corner of Blanshard & Humboldt250-383-8915 www.churchofourlord.org

MAUNDY THURSDAY,Holy Communion, April 2nd at 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAY,Re� ections on the Cross

April 3rd at 10:30 amEASTER SUNDAY, April 5th

8 am: Holy Communion10 am: Celebration and Holy

Communion with Sunday School4 pm: The Table (meal included)

WORSHIP WITH US THIS EASTER ST. AIDAN’S UNITED CHURCH Maundy Thursday ........................... 6:30 pm Good Friday Service ....................... 10 am Easter Sunday with Communion .... 10 am

3703 St. Aidan’s Street | 250-477-2089 | www.staidansunited.ca St. Aidan’s is an affirming congregation

WORSHIP WITH US THIS EASTER

ST. AIDAN’S UNITED CHURCH Maundy Thursday ...........................6:30 pm Good Friday Service .......................10 am Easter Sunday with Communion ....10 am

3703 St. Aidan’s Street | www.staidansunited.ca St. Aidan’s is an affirming congregation

St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church4733 West Saanich Road, Royal Oak

Visit our website address is http://www.stmikevictoria.ca

EASTER WEEK SERVICESMAUNDY THURSDAY 7:00pm Holy Communion,

hand washing and stripping of the altarGOOD FRIDAY 10:00am Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

4:00pm Stabat Mater, with Prayers & ReadingsEASTER SUNDAY 8:30am Holy Communion

10:30am Baptism and Choral Eucharist

Our Lady of the RosaryRoman Catholic Church

798 Goldstream Avenue • 250.478.3482 • [email protected] Paul Szczur, SDS.

Holy Thursday April 2 - Mass 7:00pm 8:00-10:30 pm Adoration in the Chapel in the Lower Level of the Parish CentreGood Friday April 3 - 3:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s PassionHoly Saturday April 4 - 7:45pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday April 5 - 8:30am and 10:30am Mass

Good Friday Communion Service April 3 @ 10:30 am

Family Easter Party April 4 @ 3 - 5 pm

Easter Sunday Worship Service

April 5 @ 10:30 am “Restored”

Central Baptist Church 833 Pandora Ave.

250-385-7786 www.centralbaptistchurch.ca

Good Friday April 3, 2015

7pm

Featuring: Louise Rose

& Jeff Poynter

Easter Sunrise Service at Telegraph Cove (6:30am) A joint service with St. George’s Anglican Church.

Easter Sunday Celebration (10am) Fabulous music, Inclusive Communion, Flowering Cross and Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

Cadboro Bay United Church 2625 Arbutus Rd, Victoria BC

cadbayuc.org 250-477-2715 open hearts open minds open doors

April 3: Good Friday worship ~

10:30am

April 5: Easter Sunday

Breakfast ~ 9am Worship ~ 10:30am

Hope Evangelical

Lutheran Church1924 Carrick St.,

Victoria, BC V8R 2M4250 592 [email protected]

www.victoria-lutheran.org

Anglican Church of Canada • Phone 250-472-20903909 St. George’s Lane (off Maynard in Cadboro Bay)

EASTER JOY! St. George’s, cadboro bayMaundy Thursday: April 27:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist and Tenebrae

Good Friday: April 39:30 a.m. Special Family Program for children and parents11:00 a.m. Good Friday Liturgy

Easter Day: April 5 Festival of the Resurrection 6:15 a.m. Sunrise Service at Telegraph Cove (at the end of Telegraph Bay Rd.) 8:00 a.m. Easter Eucharist10:00 a.m. Festive Eucharist(Children’s Program and Nursery)

SHELBOURNE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

“A Place To Call Home”

3460 SHELBOURNE ST. 250-592-4914

WWW.SHELBOURNESTREETCHURCH.COM

• 9:00 am Continental Breakfast• 9:20 am Easter Egg Hunt (up to Grade 6)• 10:00 am Worship Service

April 5

EASTER SUNDAY

celebration:

Easter Worship

coloring, crafts and face-painting with lots of prizes to be won. Upstairs, the Sports View Lounge will play family-friendly Easter bunny movies with free egg hunts and Easter-themed goodies.

Continuing Monday will be an Easter Monday Skate & Swim, with an every-one welcome skate from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and an everyone welcome swim from 3 to 5 p.m. (regular admission applies).

Victoria Parks and Recreation hosts its own Easter Eggstravaganza at Oak-lands Community Centre Saturday, April 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Admission to this family-friendly event is just $5 per child and includes arts and crafts, a sing-along and out-door egg hunt. Register with the com-munity centre at 250-370-9101.

The Crystal Pool offers families a chance to make a splash from 10 a.m.

to 1 p.m., including an underwater egg hunt, with varying difficulties suitable for preschoolers to swim clubbers.

Victoria’s Central Baptist Church wel-comes the community for its Family Easter Party Saturday, April 4 from 3 to 5 p.m., complete with Easter egg hunt, Easter crafts, egg decorating, story time and tasty treats. Fun for children from preschool to Grade 6, learn more at www.centralbaptistchurch.ca

In neighbouring Esquimalt, the annual Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt will fill Esquimalt Gorge Park with delighted youngsters Sunday, April 5.

Join the Esquimalt Lions Club from 12 to 3 p.m. for entertainment, food, crafts, face-painting and, of course, hunting for Easter eggs. The concession opens at 11:30 a.m., followed by egg hunts and kids’ races according to age, plus a fire truck display, children’s entertainment and nature house.

St. Peter and St. Paul Anglican Church parishioners will observe Good Friday (April 3) with a cross procession through Esquimalt streets.

The cross will be carried from the church grounds, down Esqui-malt to Admirals roads, up Lyall Street and along Grafton Street.

Parishioners will make stops along the route for Bible read-ings.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to participate.

For more information, please call 250-386-6833.

Church observes Good Friday with procession

EasterContinued from previous page

Crafts, face-painting, games and egg hunts are staples of Easter events around Greater Victoria.

Pastors: Rev. Dr. Rod Ellis, & Rev. Peter Umland, Anglican Network in Canada

HAPPYEASTER!

CHURCH OF OUR LORD

Corner of Blanshard & Humboldt250-383-8915 www.churchofourlord.org

MAUNDY THURSDAY,Holy Communion, April 2nd at 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAY,Re� ections on the Cross

April 3rd at 10:30 amEASTER SUNDAY, April 5th

8 am: Holy Communion10 am: Celebration and Holy

Communion with Sunday School4 pm: The Table (meal included)


Domestic violence issuefocus of filmsKevin LairdVictoria News

The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society will bring the issue of domestic violence to the forefront during National Victims of Crime Aware-ness Week.

The society will screen two films on the subject at Cinecenta Theatre at the University of Victoria on April 23.

The first – Behind Closed Doors – is a 25-minute film that explains the effect witnessing domestic violence has on the developing brains of infants and children, the impact on their behaviour and relationships and the long term consequences for their future.

The screening will be followed by a reception and panel discussion featuring clinical psycholo-gist Dr. Sandra Weiland, shelters programs man-ager Shemine Gulamhusein and children who wit-ness abuse counsellor Kerilee McLeod.

Behind Closed Doors begins at 2 p.m. In the evening, beginning at 7 p.m., the movie

Heaven on Earth tells the story of a young woman who travels from India to Canada to marry and becomes trapped with an abusive husband.

Admission to both films is by donation.Marianne Sorensen, development manager for

the transition house society, said the films are aimed at bringing awareness of domestic violence.

The society will also use the opportunity to tell the public about its programs and services.

[email protected]

VisionMatters Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.

250-361-4444

250-361-4478

Dr. Rachel Rushforth*

Dr. Neil PatersonDr. Suzanne Sutter

Optometrists

250-595-8500

100-2067Cadboro Bay Rd.

250-995-0449106-1505 Admirals Rd. (near Thrifty Foods)

www.admiralsvision.ca

*Denotes Optometric Corporation250-744-2992

www.saanichoptometry.ca

Dr. Victor J. Chin*Dr. Charles Simons* & Dr. Daisy Tao*

119-3995 Quadra @ McKenzie (in Saanich Centre)

*Denotes Optometric Corporation

Dr. Paul NeumannOptometrist

250-544-2210#1 - 7865 Patterson Rd. Saanichton

CentralSaanich

OPTOMETRY CLINIC www.cseyecare.com

www.oakbayoptometry.com

www.mayfairoptometric.com

DR. TREVOR PEDDLE *DR. CHARLES SIMONS *

250-361-4478

Dr. Erick Vesterback, O.D., BSc

Dr. Stephen Taylor

Don’t Retire VisionYou don’t have to worry about running out

of vision. It’s not like you can use it up and then there is no more left. As long as the eye is healthy it will pick up visual signals and trans-mit them to the brain to be interpreted. It will go on doing this indefinitely without ever quitting.

The muscles of the eye, on the other hand, can become fatigued. Long periods of concen-trated reading or close work may weary them to the point where they just cannot go on re-sponding to the demands put on them. The need a temporary rest. It is this feeling of the eye fatigue which has let to the myth that vision can be “worn out”. The sad thing about this is that many older people voluntarily limit the use of their eyes. They cut back on their reading, sewing and television watching for fear of los-ing their remaining eyesight. Well, there’s no reason to retire vision. With good health and suitable vision aids, there are no limits to what you can see.

And, in fact, the one person you should make a point of seeing on a regular basis is your Op-tometrist.

Designated Inspection

Facility

Front & rear brake pads replaced.SALE $75 PLUSparts & tax. (reg. $95) EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2015

552 David Street, Victoria 250.389.0624jastooraauto.ca

Designated

HONDA SPECIALIST“Where Friends Recommend Friends”

Primary use on white

Primary use on background colour

Incorrect use on background colour

Red sides can be expanded evenly to �t area.

Logo prepared on February 16, 2015 for JC Pharmacy & Chandra Erant by Original Fire Creative Studio

Font = Century Gothic

RedC 0M 100Y 100K 10

RedR 215G 25B 32

Redweb colour#d71920

211 - 3214 Douglas St. • T: 250-590-9080 F: 250-590-8033Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm • Sat 9am-5pm • Sun 10am-5pm

Hi, my name is Chandra Erant.I’m pleased to be your pharmacist and owner of the JC Pharmacy.JC Pharmacy, formerly located at the Target store in Tillicum, has relocated. To provide continuity and care and smooth transition of pharmacy services, all your patient records and prescriptions are at our new location.We have the same great sta� and o� er the same great service! Free Ample Parking.

JC PHARMACY: friendly advice and personalized solutions for your peace of mind.

Transforming disability into ability.

Tran

sfor

min

g di

sabi

lity

into

abi

lity.

Transforming disability into ability.Transforming disability into ability.

Transforming disability into ability. Transforming disability into ability.Transforming disability into ability.

At Discovery School, learning disabilities are transformed into valuable skills & abilities. Students work at their own pace in small classes, with focused, individualized instruction. Enrollment is limited. For more information or to arrange a tour, visit www.discoveryschool.ca, call Sherri Ko at 250-595-7765 or email [email protected] For students

in grades 1 - 12

WWW.SIDNEYTIRE.COM386-6367 • 616 Gorge Road East

For all your tire and automotive needs, see the experts at:

For all your tire and

automotive needs, see the

experts at:

386-6367 • 616 Gorge Road East • WWW.SIDNEYTIRE.COM

C. E. CRAIG &ASSOCIATES INC.

FREE CONSULTATION 250-386-8778

www.cecraig.com

SOLVING YOUR DEBT PUZZLE

Victoria & EsquimaltAt Your Service in

ability into ability.

For all your

Front & rear brake

610 Herald StreetVictoria

250-382-6184

Air Miles® Reward Program

Earn reward miles on your tires, custom wheels, and mechanical service purchases!

Commercial truck tires, farm tires, and retread purchases are also eligible for reward miles.

Reward Program

The Camelot

The CamelotIndependent Retirement Living with Supportive Services

455 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC 250-384-3336

Call today for a personal tour (250) 384-3336

• Bright & spacious • 1 & 2 bed suites (800 -1115 sq ft)• 2 blocks from the Inner Harbour in James Bay• Great service package & more

455 Kingston StreetAffordable • Quiet

Neighbourhood • Security • Companionship

Independent Retirement Living with Supportive ServicesVisit all of our home atwww.novapacific.ca

Call today for a personal tour 250-384-3336

Licensed Strata Property Manager

PREMIUMSUITES

AVAILABLE!

Approved ProviderApproved Provider

All arrangements made in the comfort of your own home. All pre-arrangements are fully transferable at no cost to you. Specializing inlow cost cremation and green burial.

778.440.8500www.earthsoption.com

Earth’s OptionCremation and Burial Services

5 – 831 Devonshire Rd., Victoria V9A 4T5

EFFORT = CONCRETE RESULTSLocally Owned and Operated

EFFORT = CONCRETE RESULTSEFFORT CONCRETE RESULTS

OPEN MON.-SAT. 765 Industrial Way250-478-0555 • www.iconcrete.ca

READY-MIXED CONCRETECONCRETE ACCESSORIES

VICTORIA’S ONLY LIQUID COLOURING SYSTEMGRAVITY WALL BLOCKS • GRAVEL MART

Earth’s


Thursday, April 2Open Space hosts an

evening of improvised music: new music, experimental, improvision, jazz. Open Space, 510 Fort St., 8 p.m.

Friday, April 3Cross procession. – St. Peter

and St. Paul Anglican Church. The procession starts on the church grounds at 1379 Esquimalt Rd., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Info: 250-386-6833.

Saturday, April 4Volkssport – 5/10 km walk.

Meet at Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton X Rd. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Pat at 250-598-2325.

Sunday, April 5Volkssport – 5/10 km walk.

Meet at Cattle Point, Beach Drive. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Helmut at 250-479-3163.

Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt. Esquimalt’s Gorge Park, noon to 3 p.m. The Esquimalt Lions host their annual Easter egg hunt with entertainment and activities.

Monday, April 6The Trail Running Film

Festival – an evening of the latest and greatest full length and short films showcasing the challenges, beauty and community inherent in the world of trail running. Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St., 5 p.m. Ticket info: trailfilmfest.com.

Wednesday, April 8Local Love: Oaklands Sunset

Market fundraiser. Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St., 7 p.m. to midnight.

Poetry Without Borders. Join world-class poets Patrick Friesen, Rhona McAdam, Inge Israel and Beth Kope for an evening of readings and conversation. Munro Books, 1108 Government St., 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 12Volkssport – 5/10 km walk.

Meet at Mount Douglas Park, Cordova Bay Road. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Jack at 250-590-8594.

Saturday, April 18Get Ready, Get Local,

Vancouver Island food expo. Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-880-1317

Victoria Bach Ensemble con-cert. St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., 7:30 p.m.

Victoria Chamber Orchestra 20th anniversary concert. First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets: victoriachamberorchestra.org.

Thursday, April 23Victoria Women’s Transition

House Society presents Behind Closed Doors, a film and panel discussion.Cinecenta Theatre, University of Victoria, 2 p.m. Info: transitionhouse.net.

Victoria Women’s Transition House Society presents the film Heaven on Earth to raise awareness of domestic violence. Cinecenta Theatre, University of Victoria, 7 p.m. Info: transitionhouse.net.

Saturday, April 25Esquimalt’s Gigantic Garage

Sale. Archie Browning Sports

Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 9 a.m. to noon.

Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at John Dean parking lot, the end of Dean Park Road. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Christine at 250-478-7020.

Wednesday, May 13 April Wine. Royal Theatre, 805

Broughton St. Tickets available at the Royal and McPherson Box Office.

Victoria Target Theatre Society presents I’m Still Here? James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 21Esquimalt Farmers Market.

Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 24Esquimalt Cycling Festival.

Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Info: [email protected].

Thursday, May 28Esquimalt Farmers Market.

Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: esquimaltmarket.com.

Community Calendar

Let us knowHave a newsworthy item for the Victoria News? If it involves a community event or other endeavour in Victoria or Esquimalt, send it along for consideration. Fax the information to 250-386-2624 or email it to [email protected]. For further information, please call the editor at 250-480-3265.

April 11th & 12th

Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pmPEARKES RECREATION CENTRE3100 Tillicum Road • Victoria, BC

LIKE us. TWEET us. We’re social animals!

$8 Adults • $6 Seniors/StudentsKids 12 and under FREE (must be accompanied by an adult).

Wacky Wiener Races What’s the right pet for you?

Lots of door prizes to be won!

EducationEntertainmentShopping and MORE!

Prepare for a pet-lovin’ fun weekend!

Present this ad to receive 2 for the price of 1 admission.

5010 Transit Info 250·382·6161 • www.bctransit.com

Victoria Regional Transit Commission

5010_VIC_ BC TransitNews Group4.31" x 5"Insertion date: March 25, 27 – April 1, 3, 8, 10, 2015

Reber Creative for BC Transit250-385-5255

Victoria Regional Transit

Service ChangeEffective April 6, 2015

Transit Trip PlannerPlan your trip! Visit:

www.bctransit.com

Transit Routesand Schedules

Plan your trip! Visit: www.bctransit.com

Transit Trip PlannerPlan your trip! Visit:

www.bctransit.com

Transit Routesand Schedules

Plan your trip! Visit: www.bctransit.com

Transit Trip Planner

Seasonal service changes in effect as of April 6, 2015. Check www.bctransit.com, use Transit Trip Planner or pick up a Rider's Guide on board.

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

Wednesday, April 8th APC Design Review Committee3:00 p.m., Council Chambers

WHY WAIT? WE CAN HELP NOW!Home & Hospital Visits

COME ON IN FORYOUR FREE CONSULTATION!

Walk-In Denture ClinicHome & Hospital VisitsHappiness is

a beautiful smile! Conrad De Palma Denturist

(250) 595-16653581 Shelbourne Street

www.walk-indentureclinic.ca

Conserve & Save $ with Natural Gas

96% Two Stage Furnaces $4,795+ GST (Free site visit required)

Fully Installed. Free (Above Grade) oil tank removal10 year parts & lifetime heat exchanger warranty

BRIDGEMAN PLUMBING & HEATING [email protected] • 250-727-1228

Serving Victoria and area for over 30 years.

High Efficiency Heating OptionsTankless Water Heaters Boilers,

Eligible for up to $1,500 RebateHot Water Heating, Fireplaces

...to WIN GREAT PRIZES...

go to our website and click on

CONTESTSCONTESTS

www.vicnews.com

A16 • www.vicnews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - VICTORIA NEWSA16 www.vicnews.com Wed, Apr 1, 2015, Victoria News

Advertising SalesRepresentative Black Press Community News Media is seeking a motivated and cheerful individual to join our growing advertising sales team.

The right candidate will bring excellent customer service and telephone selling skills and enjoys working with our sales team and advertising clients. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market with frequent deadlines. Candidates for this position are results oriented and possess the ability to service existing clients, develop new business and understand meeting sales targets. Ideally you have experience in telephone sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction.

This position involves selling advertising for special features in the community newspaper group.

Black Press is Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company with over 180 community, daily, and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

We offer a competitive salary plus commission, plus benefits and opportunity to grow your career. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2015.

Please forward resume and cover letter to:Penny Sakamoto Group PublisherBlack Press818 Broughton StreetVictoria, B.C. V8W 1E4or e-mail: [email protected]

www.blackpress.ca

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

CALL FOR ENTRIES13TH ANNUAL

Kitty Coleman WoodlandArt & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting

May 16, 17 and 18Applications for Artisans

are available at woodlandgardens.ca

250-338-6901

Easter SundayVintage, Retro and

Collectible Show/Sale

$4 @ Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC. April 5th, 9:30-4pm. 100 tables/60 dealers

(Early Birds: $20 @ 8:30am)

For info: 250.744.1807 or [email protected]

UKRAINIAN EASTER

BAKE SALESat, April 4, 10am-2pmSt. George’s Ukrainian

Church, 1100 Colville Road.Featuring Traditional Easter Breads, Frozen Cabbage

Rolls, Perogies, Kobassa and more.

Hot Ukrainian Lunch avail

HELP WANTED


INFORMATION

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Pen-ny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certifi cate Pro-gram at Langara College in Vancouver. Application dead-line April 30, 2015. Send appli-cations to [email protected]. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship.

DID YOU KNOW? BBB is a not-for-profi t organization com-mitted to building relationships of trust in the marketplace. Look for the 2014 BBB Ac-credited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper web-site at

www.blackpress.ca.You can also go to

http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB

Accredited Business Directory

HELP WANTED


LEGALS

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

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

2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE

1GYEK63N12R326652Owner R. Macbride2005 FORD FOCUS

1FAFP36N95W308725Owner S. Blacklaws

1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNERJT4VN36H1R0018123

Owner G. Currie2001 JEEP TJ

1J4FA59S01P340065Owner G. Currie

1991 MERCEDES 300 CLASS

WBDEA51E0MB372330Owner J. Morton

Will be sold on April 8, 2015. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

PERSONALS

ALL MALE Hot Gay Hookups! Call FREE! 1-800-462-9090. only 18 and over.

MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-210-1010. www.livelinks.com 18+

WHERE HOT MEN HOOK UP! Try FREE! Call 250-419-4634 or 800-777-8000.

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: 3 keys and fob on red coiled bracelet, likely Oak Bay Ave near the Pharmacy. Call (250)383-4700.

LOST: OPAL ring, possibly lost near BMO on Goldstream Ave. Reward! (250)478-6794

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program stop mort-gage & maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HIGH CASH producing vend-ing machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profi t. All on location in your area. Selling due to ill-ness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

HIP OR knee replacement? Problems walking or getting dressed? The disability tax credit $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). For assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MANAGEMENT position available in the recycling industry. Excellent salary available to the right person. Email to [email protected]

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.

NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

Floor/Carpet Installer Sal$26/hr, F/t, Pmt, Educ: None. Experience: 2+yrs. Duties: Inspect, measure & mark fl oors. Measure, cut & install carpeting, hard wood fl oors & others. Inspect & re-pair damaged fl oor. Use hand/power equipment. May estimate material/labour costs. Lang: English. Punjabi as asset. Contact Ashwani from Bapla Carpet Installa-tion at 672 Hoylake Ave, Victoria, BC, V9B 3P7. Work at various locations in Victoria.

Apply to: [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

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

NORTHERN CHINESE Spe-cialty Cook for Xiang Rui Res-taurant Ltd at 980 Blanshard Street, Victoria BC, V8W 2H3. FT/Perm. $16-17/hr. + medi-cal/dental, staff meals, 3 paid sick days & uniform provided. 3 to 5+ yrs Northern Chinese cuisine exp. req’d. Cook cert. or HS diploma req’d. Cook complete N.C. meals incld. hand pulled noodles, Chin oil stick, dumplings, & buns; help plan menu; train & supervise kitchen staff; maintain invento-ry, etc. Email resume to:[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

smooth basalt rocks softens tight muscles, melts tension

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.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $300

3 PIECE solid mahogany dis-play cabinet, like new, $300 obo. Call (250)592-6485.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

2 BEDSIDE lamps, artistic base $20. ea. Battery booster,$25. Air impact wrench $40.778-433-2899.

3 BUDGIES, one white, one blue & one green/yellow, withnew cage. $99. (250)388-6950

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

STURDY AQUARIUM stand. 2’(H)x37”(W)x26”(D). 2 door, 2adjustable shelves storage un-derneath. $50 (250)384-1142.

SUNSCREEN ROLLER blind,black, 7’9”W. $85. Call(250)598-0750.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

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.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

JAMES BAY: spacious corner3rd fl oor, 2 bdrm. $1030 incld’sheat, water, storage, parking.N/S, cats ok. Avail. April 15.Call (778)430-2116.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND

ONLINEwww.

bcclassifi ed.com250-388-3535

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

localwork.caYour Community, Your Classifi eds. Call 250-388-3535

VICTORIA NEWS -Wednesday, April 1, 2015 www.vicnews.com • A17Victoria News Wed, Apr 1, 2015 www.vicnews.com A17 RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, over-looking The Saanich Inlet. Se-rene & secure. All amenities on-site, fi rewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min com-mute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

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

GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd.

Sooke, BC

Renovated1 bdrm suites

From $675 per mo

To view call 250-642-1900

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!

(778)747-3152www.realstar.ca

COTTAGES

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

ROOMS FOR RENT

FAIRFIELD ROOM- Available. Walk to Cook St Vil-lage and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. 250-382-6681.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

250.388.3535

RENTALS

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.

WANTED TO RENT

WESTSHORE AREA: Single hard working mom with 14 yr old and 1 well trained cat, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo). Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-208-0386 and leave message.

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]

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

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

We Buy Cars!Scrap Junk

Running or Not!Cars Trucks Vans$50 to $1000FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933

MARINE

BOATS

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

CLEANING SERVICES

AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Is-land areas. 250-385-5869.

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.


ELECTRICAL

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

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.

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

GARDENING(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.


GARDENING

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning, blackberry clearing. Call John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

www.abbaexteriors.ca


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.

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.

HANDYPERSONS

BIG 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.

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

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.

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

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. 1-800-573-2928.

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.


& MOVING STORAGE

(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.

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.

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

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.


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.

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.

WE’RE ON THE WEBThousands of ads online

updated daily

SERVICE DIRECTORYwww.bcclassified.com 250.388.3535

CONNECTINGBUYERS

AND SELLERSbcclassifi ed.com

Your Community, Your Classifi eds.

Call 250-388-3535

fi l here please

Check out the 2015 BBB Business Directory!

Entered yet?

Check out the 2015 BBB !

Discover the most trusted businesses on Vancouver Island

In Pursuitof EthicsFascinating Discussions... Surprising Conclusions

Bet ter Bus iness Bureau | Vancouver I s land

20152015

BBB serving Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Powell River and Haida Gwaii

WIN $500

Contestdetails

inside...

What doesBBB do?Learn More About BBBPrograms & Services

BBB’s Top 10 Scams of 2014Protect Yourself fromBecoming a Victim

Torch AwardsHonouring Businesses that go ‘Above & Beyond’

✔ Reliable ✔ Accredited ✔ Vancouver Island Businesses

Get your copy at www.vicnews.comor at your community newspaper office.

Visitvicnews.com/contests

for details

818 Broughton Street 250 381-3484

LOOKING FOR ANAuction

Bedroom SuiteCouchDeli

EstheticsFuel

Garage SaleHouse

InvestmentsJungle Gym

KilnLiving Room

SuiteMoving

CompanyNail Care

Open HousePoultryQuilt

Rolling PinSail Boat

Venetian BlindsWindow Washer

XylophoneYard Work

Zebra

250.388.3535


With your Master of Counselling from CityU, you’ll be prepared to help others when they need it most. If you have a bachelor’s degree and want a career as a Registered Clinical Counsellor or a Canadian Certified Counsellor, CityU’s Master of Counselling program could be a great fit.

The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective April 11, 2007, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister.City University of Seattle is a not-for-profit and an Equal Opportunity institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Learn more at a Tuesday info session:

April 7, 2015, 7:00pmCity University of Seattle in Victoria, BC305 - 877 Goldstream Ave, Langford, BC, Canada

RSVP to 250.391.7444www.CityUniversity.ca

CLASSES TAUGHT BY A FACULTY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND-BASED PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS

MASTER

COUNSELLINGof

SP

3804

Vancity Board of Directors’ Election

Annual General Meeting

Visit vancity.comfor further details

Make a markmarkthat means more.

Make Good Money (TM) is a trademark of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union.

Vote for the candidates you think will best:Impact the direction Vancity will take

Infl uence how Vancity meets your fi nancial needs

Support how Vancity invests in the community

Vote online or by mail by Friday, April 24.

Vote at select Vancity branches from Monday, April 13 – Saturday, April 18.

Results will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at The Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster.

Registration at 5:30 pm, Conversation with Directors at 6 pm* and meeting at 7 pm.

Live webcast at vancity.com/AGM

A broadcast event* will be hosted at Mount Tolmie community branch, 100-1590 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria.

*To attend the Conversation with Directors at the AGM in New Westminster or for the broadcast event in Victoria, register in advance by calling 1.888.Vancity (826.2489) by 5 pm on Thursday, April 30.


Victoria HarbourCats fans are getting the chance to get to know the team’s new coach Graig Merritt from under a microscope.

Before starting his first season with the HarbourCats, Merritt is busy starring on Big Brother Canada, which premiered last week.

“This will be a great chance for the people of Victoria to get to know the man who will be leading our team on the field as the Har-bourCats begin their third season in the West Coast League,” said HarbourCats gen-eral manager Jim Swan-son.

Swanson has known Merritt for eight years and has competed on

two national teams at the Baseball Canada

senior championship with him.

“Graig has a lot of personality for sure, and I’m sure he’ll be one of the interest-ing characters on the show,” he said. “Graig’s the kind of guy that brings out passion in a lot of people.”

Merritt, 36, is cur-rently in the Big Brother House, believed to be somewhere near Toronto. While on the show, he’s not allowed to be in contact with anyone.

Swanson expects Merritt to do well on the show, calling him a strategist.

“He’s already made the play that he’s only 30 years old, not 36, and that he works at Costco rather than making himself a target by what he does,” said Swnason.

“He’s very intelli-gent, and the longer his intelligence can keep him from giving into the psychology experi-ment on a show like Big Brother, I think the far-ther he’ll have a chance to go.”

Being on the show will not interfere too much with Merritt’s HarbourCat duties.

He is expected to be finished with Big Brother in time for the start of the season.

“I have full trust and confidence in our coaching staff, and I’ll jump in myself to fill any gaps so we can get the season off on the right foot,” said Swan-son.

Tickets are now avail-able for the Harbour-Cats’ 2015 season at harbourcats.com/tick-ets.

The first exhibition game is May 31.

Big Brother Canada 3 is scheduled to air three times a week: Mondays at 8 p.m., Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. on Global TV.

[email protected]

HarbourCats coach joins Big Brother

Graig Merritt

The Hartland Landfill Facility will be closed on Easter Monday, Monday, April 6, 2015.

Hartland will reopen on Tuesday, April 7 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Registered account customers will have access to the active face from 7 to 9 am.

Please make sure your load is covered and secured.

Capital Regional District

Hartland Landfill Easter Monday Closure

For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/hartland

Registration and print version

April 8

View online April 6

saanichrec.ca

Featuring Summer Camps, Summer Programs and Drop-in Schedules.Book early for best selection.

Summer Active Living Guide


Don DentonVictoria News

The Victoria Royals will face off with the Prince George Cougars tonight at the CN Cen-tre in Prince George for game 3 of the first round of the Western Hockey League West-ern Conference Quar-ter-Finals.

The Royals rolled into the northern B.C. town holding a 2-0 lead after defeating the Cou-gars in games last Fri-day and Saturday.

Royals fans will have fingers crossed that Brandon McGee will continue his torrid playoff scoring pace. The veteran player scored five goals in the first two matches. Fri-day saw McGee get his first playoff hat trick and on Saturday the second of his goals was the game winner.

The Royals defeated the Cougars 5-4 on Sat-urday to take the 2-0 series lead in the play-offs.

The Cougars tied the game twice in the third period, but Magee countered on both occasions. Jack Walker, Tyler Soy and Greg Chase notched the other markers for Victoria.

Prince George’s goals were potted by Tate Olson (2), Zach Pochiro and Chase Witala.

Victoria goalten-der Coleman Vollrath stopped 30 of the 34 shots he faced, while Prince George net-minder Ty Edmonds

turned aside 20 of 25 shots.

On Friday night the Royals scored four second period goals to defeat the Cougars 5-3.

The Royals trailed the Cougars 2-0 after 20 minutes before Bran-don Magee netted his first career WHL play-

off hat-trick and Greg Chase scored a high-light reel goal to give Victoria the 4-2 lead after two periods.

Taylor Crunk tallied an empty net goal for the Royals in the final frame.

The Cougars’ Tate Olson and Chase Witala

both scored in the opening period and Kody McDonald added a goal in the third period.

Victoria goalten-der Coleman Vollrath turned aside 28 of the 31 shots he faced for his first career post-season win.

Royals face off Cougars for the third time tonight

Victoria Royals’ #3 Ryan Gagnon looks

away as Prince George Cougars’ #15

Jari Erricson reacts to a check from Gagnon

in front of Royals’ goalie #35 Coleman Vollrath during first

period action during game 1 of the Royals/

Cougars playoff series at the Save-On-Foods

Memorial Centre.Don Denton/Victoria News

3rd ANNUAL

April 10th-12th

Friday, April 10th, 2015 10:00am – 8:00pmSaturday April 11th, 2015 10:00am – 8:00pmSunday April 12th, 2015 10:00am – 5:00pm

Admission: $5.00 (weekend wristband – cash only)Friday & Saturday: 2 for 1 Admission after 6:00pm

(Children Free: Under 18 accompanied by an Adult)

Parking: FreeRVDA of BC • 604-575-3368

[email protected] • www.rvda.bc.ca

Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre

1515 East Island Hwy., Nanoose Bay


Victoria HarbourCats fans are getting the chance to get to know the team’s new coach Graig Merritt from under a microscope.

Before starting his first season with the HarbourCats, Merritt is busy starring on Big Brother Canada, which premiered last week.

“This will be a great chance for the people of Victoria to get to know the man who will be leading our team on the field as the Har-bourCats begin their third season in the West Coast League,” said HarbourCats gen-eral manager Jim Swan-son.

Swanson has known Merritt for eight years and has competed on

two national teams at the Baseball Canada

senior championship with him.

“Graig has a lot of personality for sure, and I’m sure he’ll be one of the interest-ing characters on the show,” he said. “Graig’s the kind of guy that brings out passion in a lot of people.”

Merritt, 36, is cur-rently in the Big Brother House, believed to be somewhere near Toronto. While on the show, he’s not allowed to be in contact with anyone.

Swanson expects Merritt to do well on the show, calling him a strategist.

“He’s already made the play that he’s only 30 years old, not 36, and that he works at Costco rather than making himself a target by what he does,” said Swnason.

“He’s very intelli-gent, and the longer his intelligence can keep him from giving into the psychology experi-ment on a show like Big Brother, I think the far-ther he’ll have a chance to go.”

Being on the show will not interfere too much with Merritt’s HarbourCat duties.

He is expected to be finished with Big Brother in time for the start of the season.

“I have full trust and confidence in our coaching staff, and I’ll jump in myself to fill any gaps so we can get the season off on the right foot,” said Swan-son.

Tickets are now avail-able for the Harbour-Cats’ 2015 season at harbourcats.com/tick-ets.

The first exhibition game is May 31.

Big Brother Canada 3 is scheduled to air three times a week: Mondays at 8 p.m., Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. on Global TV.

[email protected]

HarbourCats coach joins Big Brother

Graig Merritt

BETTER MEALS www.bettermeals.com 1-888-838-1888

321-3980 Shelbourne St.Victoria

250.477.7234

VICTORIA HOSPITALITYAWARD WINNER

October 2014

Phot

o cr

edit:

Lea

nna

Rath

kelly

Darlene SmithBlue Crab Restaurant

What is the Victoria Hospitality Award?The Victoria Hospitality Awards Society believes

that over-and-above outstanding hospitality deserves to be noticed! Each month committee members meet and select a winner from all nominations received.

The ballot nominating Darlene came from Jessica Everhart:

As a frequent business traveller, I have had my share of time at hotels. I cannot speak highly enough of the constant hospitality, efficiency, and true friendliness I receive from Darlene, who works in the Blue Crab restaurant at the Coast Victoria hotel. She is a highlight of my day, and I am thankful that I get to see her almost every morning before I head off to the office. I have watched her interact with difficult guests with grace and true kindness, always with a smile on her face. She is truly gifted in this way, as I believe those are traits that you cannot teach someone, but should be recognized and commended when they are present. As far as going “above and beyond,” I feel that Darlene does this on a daily basis - from having my “to-go” cup ready before I even ask, to taking the time to ask how I am doing and truly listening to my answer. She adds a very personal touch to what could be a very impersonal stay. Being a server is not a glamorous job by any means, but you wouldn’t know that by watching Darlene. She takes pride in her work, day in and day out, and it is because of this consistent genuine hospitality that I am nominat-ing her for this award, which she so truly deserves.

Presenting: Destination BC, Greater Victoria Hearing Consultants, Tourism Victoria, Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, Walkabouts Historical Tours, Anna Scolnick, Prince of Whales, Western Living Magazine, The Tilley Store, Victoria Visitor Guest Services Net-work, City of Victoria

Victoria Hospitality Award Ads sponsored by

Nominate someonetoday!

Here’s how:

By letter Fax a letter to the manager or local business owner

Or onlineGo to www.victoriahospitalityawards.com


You’ll Feel Like Family.

Proud to be serving Victoria since 1986

Midweek SpecialsWed. thru Sat.April 1 - 4, 2015

Cellar Master

Wine KitsSelect Flavours

Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak • 1153 Esquimalt Rd. Victoria

Open Daily 8 am - 10 pm

WATCH FOR OUR

FLYEREVERY FRIDAY

in select Saanich NewsVictoria News,

Goldstream News Gazette & Peninsula News Review

Royal City

Pumpkin398 ml

Grown in California

Strawberries

Deep Dish

Pumpkin Pies9”, 1000 g

In Our Bakery…

.97lb2.14 Kg

297lb6.55 Kg

477EACHLIMIT 2 Total

Enter to win a $100 Monet Spa Gift

Certificate at Cobble Hill and Lake Cowichan!

B.C. Grown B.C. Tree Fruits

Royal Gala Apples

Activia

Yogurt12’s

Grown in Chile Red or Green

Seedless Grapes

400FOR2

Certificate at Cobble Hill Certificate at Cobble Hill Certificate at Cobble Hill Certificate at Cobble Hill Certificate at Cobble Hill

Monet Spa is located in the Valleyview Mall in Cobble Hill.

I winner per store. Contest runs March 29 until April 4th, 2015.

2497EACH

.97lb2.14 Kg

LIMIT 1 per customer order over $50 including turkey. Over limit price 1.39 lb/3.06 Kg

Frozen Lilydale Grade A

TurkeysUnder 9 Kg

PMS 3435 PMS 871

C 100 M 0 Y 81 K 66 C 20 M 25 Y 60 K 25

1 lb.

Clamshell

WHILE

STOCKS LAST!

Clearout!

.97EACH

497EACH

Monet Spa is located in the Valleyview Mall Monet Spa is located in the Valleyview Mall Monet Spa is located in the Valleyview Mall

victoria news, april 01, 2015

Documents