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VICTORIANEWSAll that jazzTen-time Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin headlines Victoria International Jazz Festival
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A weekend for piratesCountry Grocer’s Stephen Glover came to work in his pirate finery Saturday for Esquimalt’s annual Buccaneer Days. Thousands turned out for the three-day event, which included a midway and other family entertainment. For more photos, please turn to page A3.
Daniel PalmerNews staff
Esquimalt’s next mayor will get a salary bump of 34 per cent after council voted four to three to increase remuneration for their public ser-vice roles.
Effective Decem-ber 2014, the mayoral salary will increase from $34,667 to about $46,400, while council-lor salaries will jump from about $14,600 to $18,600.
“We need to attract people to run for coun-cil and for mayor,” said Coun. Dave Hodgins, who voted in favour of the increase. “We need youth, more diversity on council, people with expe-rience. If they don’t believe they’re compensated in an equitable way, I don’t think they’ll run.”
The vote split council with Mayor Barb Desjardins, Mea-gan Brame and Lynda Hun-dleby opposed, and Hodgins, Robert McKie, Tim Morrison and David Schinbein in favour.
Brame said she would have been in favour of a more mod-est raise, and she questioned the logic of an additional $75
monthly for communications expenses.
“We all receive 75 per cent of our salary tax-free,” she said. “That’s meant to fund our com-munications costs.”
Brame said she’s not sure the increased amount will attract better candi-dates in the fall, but she said it’s sure to attract detractors.
“People should do this job because they have a passion for it. You should have some compensation, it’s not free. But that big a jump all at once is not reasonable,”
she said.Mayor Barb Desjardins pre-
viously supported the salary increases at a committee of the whole meeting, but rejected the motion at council when it was packaged with an ongoing two per cent annual increase, as well as the $75 monthly sti-pend.
What do you think?Give us your comments by email: [email protected]. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.
Esquimalt council votes in favour of pay increaseTownship’s next mayor will see salary increase by 34% to $46,400
Meagan Brame
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Sports & Eye InjuriesWith the arrival of spring and summer comes
a surge of energy and an abundance of outdoor sports. As a result, every year a great number of sport-related eye injuries occur; for example: an el-bow in the eye in rugby, a scratch from a fingernail in basketball, or a miscalculation of the path of a fly-ball.
Common sports-eye injuries include corneal abrasions, blunt injuries, and penetrating injuries. A corneal abrasion is a scrape to the outer surface of the eye, which is usually painful, but not severe. A blunt injury to the eye, from impact by a ball, fist, or elbow, can result in a black eye, or bleeding of the blood vessels which lie on top of the white, outer portion of the eye. More severe blunt trau-ma may cause further damage to important eye structures such as the retina or optic nerve, and can result in vision loss. Penetrating injuries occur when an object pierces the eye. Symptoms include vision loss, bleeding on the surface of the eye and foreign objects imbedded in the eye.
Prompt treatment is the key to preserving your vision. With most eye injuries, it is best to have them immediately examined by an optometrist. An exception would be something sticking into the eye. Leave the object in place and go directly to Emergency.
This summer, when you or your loved ones take to the field, be sure to protect your eyes with appropriate sports eyewear. Though they do not completely eliminate the eye injury, they will greatly reduce it.
COMMUNITYNEWSIN BRIEF
No strike for tugboats
A planned strike by tugboat operators has been averted after two unions agreed to enter binding arbitration with Seaspan on Saturday.
The International Longshore Warehouse Union Local 400 and Canadian Merchant Service Guild agreed to undergo negotiations with an appointed arbitrator. Once settled, the deal can’t be changed by either side.
Seaspan tugboats dominate the waters around Greater Victoria. Seaspan says it needs unions to make concessions in order for the company to remain competitive.
Coho summer schedule begins
Beginning June 20, Black Ball Ferry Line launches its summer schedule with eight sailings a day on the M.V. COHO between Victoria and Port Angeles, Wash.
The COHO will depart Victoria daily at 6:10 and 10:30 a.m. and 3 and 7:30 p.m. with returns from Port Angeles at 8:15 a.m., 12:45, 5:20 and 9:30 p.m.
Visit CohoFerry.com for more information.
U.S. warship visits Capital Region
One of the largest warships in the world made a port call to Victoria last weekend.
USS Nimitz visited CFB Esquimalt before departing for Nanoose to conduct trials and testing.
While in port, the crew of the Nimitz participated in several community events in the region.
Buccaneer DaysEsquimalt celebrates
Kevin Laird/News staff
The action was fast and furious during the girls’ sack race at Bullen Park during Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt on Saturday.
Kevin Laird/News staff
Sam Province keep a careful on the an egg throw during the egg-toss competition.
Kevin Laird/News staff
A day of fun could be had at the midway during last weekend’s Buccaneer Days.
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Music returns to Beacon Hill Park
Music returns to Beacon Hill park Fri-day with the launch of Stage in the Park.
Free, outdoor musi-cal performances will be offered every Fri-day, Saturday and Sun-day until Sept. 12. The music is played from 1:30 to 3:20 p.m. at the Cameron Bandshell.
The popular chil-dren’s concerts in the park series returns on Wednesdays July 16 and 30 and Aug. 13 and 27 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Children and fami-lies can enjoy perfor-mances by Ivonne Her-nandez, magician Paul Kilshaw, Music Cor-ner’s Aesop’s Animals, and Music Corner’s The Magic Flute.
All concerts are rain or shine and are sub-ject to change. For con-cert details, pick up a print copy of the CITY-Vibe, Victoria’s guide to festivals and out-door events available at Victoria City Hall and at venues around town, or download the free iPhone app from the iTunes App Store (search for “cityvibe”), or view the guide online at: victoria.ca/cityvibe.
The Old Cemeteries Society will mark the finding of gold on the Sooke and Leech rivers in July 1864 with a spe-cial ceremony July 13 at Ross Bay Cemetery.
Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, will lay a wreath on the grave of Peter Leech, the man who was in charge of the expedition.
Soldiers from the 39th Combat Engineers Regiment in Vancou-ver will also attend. Descendants of Peter Leech will be present.
Many of the present-ers will be in period costume and a pipe-major will “pipe” the visitors to the main events. The procession leaves Fairfield Plaza to march to the gravesite at 2 p.m. For further information, please go online to oldcem.bc.ca.
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When new speakers present before an audience, a common issue they struggle with is making eye contact.
When I first began delivering speeches at my Toastmaster’s club, I’d often fidget with my clothing, and look either at the floor or the back of the room. There was something so terrifying about looking people directly in the eye.
One thing I’ve learned is to make eye contact with people I feel comfortable with. Consider these your eye contact safe zones.
Keep in mind you don’t necessarily need to know someone well to feel comfortable with them.
American punk singer Ian Svenonius has stated that when performing, he chooses one individual in the crowd whom he imagines “gets it” and he directs his performance energy at them. This is not to say that he stares at one person during the entire performance, but rather that he uses this person as an anchor so that he’s not distracted by others in the crowd who might be less enthusiastic or outright hostile.
Here are a few other helpful tips you can follow:
1. Try to prepare well. Do this by listing key points on recipe cards, and either memorizing them to the best of your ability, or placing them on the lectern beside you as you present. This will provide
you with peace of mind, even if you don’t need to glance at them. There’s something to be said for just knowing they are nearby.
2. Practice reciting your speech in front of the mirror. When doing
so, look directly into your own eyes for as much of it as possible. This will seem awkward at first, but will get easier the second, third, fourth time around. Practice, practice, practice.
3. Try recording yourself with your phone or solicit a friend’s help with this. We learn a lot from watching ourselves on tape. Our perception of our own mannerisms, body language, eye
contact, and posture shift when we are able to see ourselves objectively. It offers a fresh perspective.
4. If all else fails, try the simple technique of looking at people forehead level, as opposed to directly at eye level. You will naturally progress beyond this, but until you locate your safe zones, it can be a helpful route to take.
Remember that confidence comes with facing our fears and practicing. Everyone was once a beginner, just like you. We’ve all stood in novice shoes, whether they were heels, runners, skate shoes or work boots.
•••Tasha Waite is a member of
Thunderbird Toastmasters Victoria. The club can be reached online at thunderbirdtoastmasters.org.
Speaker’s tips for eye contact
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EDITORIALVICTORIANEWSPenny Sakamoto Group PublisherKevin Laird Editorial DirectorDon Descoteau Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director
The Victoria News is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-381-3484 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.vicnews.com
The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.
Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: [email protected] or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.
2009 WINNER
OUR VIEW
Last year was a lacklustre year for Vancouver Island and the coast. There were few positives and a number of underlying concerns.
On the positive side, our population and labour force grew slightly last year. And on the negative side, unemployment climbed and business bankruptcies increased.
Our population grew to 779,264 residents last year. There were also modest increases in employment, as we added 1,900 jobs in the goods sector, particularly in the mining and oil and gas extraction industries.
However, the increase was mainly due to residents who work in the oil and gas industry outside our region and return home during off-season.
Despite these gains, our unemployment rate grew by 0.2 percentage points to reach 6.2 per cent in 2013, although this is below the provincial average of 6.6 per cent.
According to B.C. Check-Up, Regional Edition, the increase was due to the addition of 2,800 people into the labour force, while the labour market only expanded by 1,900 jobs, most of which were located elsewhere.
There was also a significant shift from full-time to part-time
employment, as 1,400 full-time positions were lost while 3,300 part-time positions were added. All of these factors highlight the region’s weak job market last year.
The troubled labour market can be explained by relatively lower construction activity.
According to the BC Check-Up, Regional Edition, the total value of major capital projects in the Vancouver Island/Coast continued its five-year decline until mid 2013. It then recovered, as the number of new project proposals and total inventory value of projects increased.
This growth was spurred primarily by three large non-residential project proposals as well as a reduction of housing inventories
due to improved real estate sales. New projects include a $2-billion LNG processing, storage, and export facility in Campbell River, a $1-billion LNG export facility in Port Alberni, and a $750-million wind power project in Sooke. If a few of these projects get the go ahead to proceed this year they will bring increased economic activity in the region and benefit our region.
We can also capitalize on the growing interest of venture capital firms, who are investing in projects across the province. Venture capital investments in B.C. and Greater
Victoria increased in 2013, soaring from $198 million in 2012 to $478 million in 2013.
While most start-up, high tech companies requiring venture capital are based in the Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria is home to more than 1,000 such companies and incubators, including the University of Victoria’s Technology Park and Marine Technology Centre.
The success of our economy this year will depend on a few factors. A lower Canadian dollar is giving hope for improved tourism. The forestry and related manufacturing industries are also expecting another good year. These factors, together with assured public sector employment, should temper some uncertainty among home-buyers in Greater Victoria.
However, high inventories and continued absence of retiree investors are likely to restrain price gains, as well as construction and development activity. In addition, if none of the proposed major projects get the go ahead this year, our economy will continue to be sluggish without the stimulation from these construction activities.
•••Chuck Chandler, a certified
professional accountant, is a resident partner at Hayes Stewart Little & Co in Victoria. The BC Check-Up, Regional Edition is published by the Chartered Accountants of B.C., and is available online at: bccheckup.com.
Economic check up for Island
‘A lower Canadian dollar is giving hope for improved tourism.’
Year-end strike is unethical
B.C. teachers were expected to fall into a full-scale strike yesterday (Tuesday), after the News’ deadline.
As local teachers contemplated strike action, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will use it to exert “maximum pressure” on the provincial
government.Should Victoria
decide not to cave in to the BCTF’s demands – which it cannot – and push come to shove, teachers could be out of their classrooms in the final weeks of the school year.
That is simply unconscionable, and unethical.
Students across the province have already been negatively impacted by three weeks of rotating one-day teacher walkouts in every district.
While the government has guaranteed final exam marking and grades, kids undergoing final lessons, year-end review, and in some cases, getting extra help in attaining the best marks possible in final unit tests and exams – top academics and learning challenged alike – have missed vital instructional time.
This is certainly not “about the children,” as the BCTF insists.
This is about a prolonged, self-serving spitting contest between the provincial government and one of the most militant unions in B.C.
Staging a full-scale strike in the critical closing frames of a school year would be nothing more than deliberately detrimental for tens of thousands of public school children and teens who have already paid a price in this unacceptable battle.
There is nothing about jeopardizing the achievement and enjoyment of this year’s crop of students – especially the Grade 12 grads – that is justifiable in principle or practicality.
When this battle finally ends, these kids will be the losers.
And that is just wrong.
Chuck ChandlerGuest Comment
Student biggest loser as province and teachers’ union cotnue spitting at each other
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EDITORIALVICTORIANEWSPenny Sakamoto Group PublisherKevin Laird Editorial DirectorDon Descoteau Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director
The Victoria News is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-381-3484 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.vicnews.com
The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.
Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: [email protected] or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.
2009 WINNER
OUR VIEW
Last year was a lacklustre year for Vancouver Island and the coast. There were few positives and a number of underlying concerns.
On the positive side, our population and labour force grew slightly last year. And on the negative side, unemployment climbed and business bankruptcies increased.
Our population grew to 779,264 residents last year. There were also modest increases in employment, as we added 1,900 jobs in the goods sector, particularly in the mining and oil and gas extraction industries.
However, the increase was mainly due to residents who work in the oil and gas industry outside our region and return home during off-season.
Despite these gains, our unemployment rate grew by 0.2 percentage points to reach 6.2 per cent in 2013, although this is below the provincial average of 6.6 per cent.
According to B.C. Check-Up, Regional Edition, the increase was due to the addition of 2,800 people into the labour force, while the labour market only expanded by 1,900 jobs, most of which were located elsewhere.
There was also a significant shift from full-time to part-time
employment, as 1,400 full-time positions were lost while 3,300 part-time positions were added. All of these factors highlight the region’s weak job market last year.
The troubled labour market can be explained by relatively lower construction activity.
According to the BC Check-Up, Regional Edition, the total value of major capital projects in the Vancouver Island/Coast continued its five-year decline until mid 2013. It then recovered, as the number of new project proposals and total inventory value of projects increased.
This growth was spurred primarily by three large non-residential project proposals as well as a reduction of housing inventories
due to improved real estate sales. New projects include a $2-billion LNG processing, storage, and export facility in Campbell River, a $1-billion LNG export facility in Port Alberni, and a $750-million wind power project in Sooke. If a few of these projects get the go ahead to proceed this year they will bring increased economic activity in the region and benefit our region.
We can also capitalize on the growing interest of venture capital firms, who are investing in projects across the province. Venture capital investments in B.C. and Greater
Victoria increased in 2013, soaring from $198 million in 2012 to $478 million in 2013.
While most start-up, high tech companies requiring venture capital are based in the Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria is home to more than 1,000 such companies and incubators, including the University of Victoria’s Technology Park and Marine Technology Centre.
The success of our economy this year will depend on a few factors. A lower Canadian dollar is giving hope for improved tourism. The forestry and related manufacturing industries are also expecting another good year. These factors, together with assured public sector employment, should temper some uncertainty among home-buyers in Greater Victoria.
However, high inventories and continued absence of retiree investors are likely to restrain price gains, as well as construction and development activity. In addition, if none of the proposed major projects get the go ahead this year, our economy will continue to be sluggish without the stimulation from these construction activities.
•••Chuck Chandler, a certified
professional accountant, is a resident partner at Hayes Stewart Little & Co in Victoria. The BC Check-Up, Regional Edition is published by the Chartered Accountants of B.C., and is available online at: bccheckup.com.
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‘A lower Canadian dollar is giving hope for improved tourism.’
Year-end strike is unethical
B.C. teachers were expected to fall into a full-scale strike yesterday (Tuesday), after the News’ deadline.
As local teachers contemplated strike action, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will use it to exert “maximum pressure” on the provincial
government.Should Victoria
decide not to cave in to the BCTF’s demands – which it cannot – and push come to shove, teachers could be out of their classrooms in the final weeks of the school year.
That is simply unconscionable, and unethical.
Students across the province have already been negatively impacted by three weeks of rotating one-day teacher walkouts in every district.
While the government has guaranteed final exam marking and grades, kids undergoing final lessons, year-end review, and in some cases, getting extra help in attaining the best marks possible in final unit tests and exams – top academics and learning challenged alike – have missed vital instructional time.
This is certainly not “about the children,” as the BCTF insists.
This is about a prolonged, self-serving spitting contest between the provincial government and one of the most militant unions in B.C.
Staging a full-scale strike in the critical closing frames of a school year would be nothing more than deliberately detrimental for tens of thousands of public school children and teens who have already paid a price in this unacceptable battle.
There is nothing about jeopardizing the achievement and enjoyment of this year’s crop of students – especially the Grade 12 grads – that is justifiable in principle or practicality.
When this battle finally ends, these kids will be the losers.
And that is just wrong.
Chuck ChandlerGuest Comment
Student biggest loser as province and teachers’ union cotnue spitting at each other
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Victoria West property owners are being hit this year with a proportionately higher tax increase than the rest of the City of Victoria.
I received my tax notice recently, and noted that in the attached mayor’s message, the average residential tax increase for the City is 2.75 per cent. However, my property tax increase, despite no material changes to my property, is a whopping 8.4 per cent compared to 2013.
The root cause is the unequal increase in property assessments in Victoria West compared to the rest of the area.
Whereas most of the city saw an average decrease in property assessments for single family homes of about 2.82 per cent, in Victoria West there is an average increase of 2.71 per cent. (Perhaps B.C. Assessment thought that having a proposed sludge factory nearby might increase our values?)
Council approved an overall residential tax increase of 2.75 per cent. Victoria West property owners can expect a tax increase of about 8 to 9 per cent, about three times that of the rest of the city.
B.C. Assessment is not yet finished with Victoria West – earlier this year they sent out mandatory surveys to 2,500
area property owners asking for information on any recent renovations and property improvements.
I suspect all my neighbours in Victoria West are seeing similar tax hikes, yet sadly we are seeing precious little increase in services or amenities in this area to justify this disparity.
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Johnson Street Bridge editorial misses mark
Re: News editorial, May 21 Contrary to the theme of your
May 21 editorial, the Johnson Street Bridge project has not more than doubled in cost since citizens approved a borrowing referendum several months after our council approved the replacement option over trying to fix the existing bridge, already well beyond its best before date.
At time of the referendum, the projected cost of the bridge was about $77 million. The more recent budget at $92 million represents an increase of about 20 per cent, no small number, but nothing like the storyline promoted in your paper.
Citizens of Victoria have faced no cost increases, as the borrowing referendum limited local tax exposure to about $49 million, and that
hasn’t changed.The reality of this complex
project needs to be understood not so much as inflationary, but as changes in both scope and accounting that have added costs or included new works to managing the city’s assets and infrastructure.
The earliest estimates may have been lower, but anyone who has read those initial reports will understand that it had no bike lanes, no trail connection for the Galloping Goose or the new E&N trail and none of the road works critics conveniently ignore when highlighting cost escalation.
One of the first cautions expressed in the report advised the city not to use any numbers for budgeting purposes, conveniently forgotten by those with a different story to tell.
After approval, several changes to the project emerged that have added costs, but any prudent council would have made the same decisions supported by a majority sitting at the current table. Other infrastructure costs should not be included in the bridge project. Editorial writers, of course, are entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts.
See full letter at vicnews.com.John Luton, Ex-Councillor,
City of Victoria (2008 to 2011)
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Victoria is poised to come alive with 85 performances across nine stages beginning this weekend during the 30th annual TD Victoria International JazzFest.
The festival runs June 20 to 29 and features an evening club series and headliners Hiromi, Cassandra Wilson and 10-time Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin, who shared some thoughts on his long-spanning career as a vocal artist in anticipation of his June 21 “spirityouall” show at the Royal Theatre. Though best-known for 1988’s Don’t Worry, Be Happy, McFerrin has continually reinvented
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NN: Is there a curse associated with having one huge, chart-topping hit?
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NN: How does your spirituality fit into the creation of your art and how would you define your spirituality?
BM: Faith is central to my life. I couldn’t do anything without it. And for me, all music is prayer.
See the full interview online at vicnews.com.
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Howard Liptrot knows he’s been blessed with good for-tune – and he wants to share.
With an analytical mind and a cheerful disposition, Liptrot has been working with the Royal Bank of Canada for 40 years. So when the bank announced it wanted to celebrate Liptrot’s landmark anniversary with a spe-cial party, he decided to host the celebration at Our Place Society.
Rounding up a dozen of his fellow bank man-agers, along with his friend, Mayor Dean Fortin, Liptrot donated and served breakfast to the less fortunate on June 11.
“I’ve been very lucky to work for such a wonderful institution for most of my life,” said Liptrot . “And I’ve always believed in giv-ing back.
“I don’t need a big party when I know the family members at Our
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Howard Liptrot, back row centre, celebrated his 40th anniversary with the Royal Bank of Canada by serving breakfast with his office co-workers at Our Place last week.
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NOTICE OF PUbLIC HEARINgTAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Esquimalt Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., to allow the Public to make representations to the Municipal Council respecting matters contained in the following amending bylaw:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2833
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2833 provides for a change in the zoning designation of 622 Head Street [legal description below] shown hatched on the map below from C-5C [Tourist Commercial] to CD No. 91 [Comprehensive Development District No. 91].
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Emergency services reach out to community
Daniel PalmerNews staff
Victoria's new fire
chief will be given an official welcome tomor-row at the Victoria Con-ference Centre.
The change of com-mand ceremony is a formality – Bruce has been in the job for the past month – but his appointment rep-resents the latest in a string of new faces in
top city roles includ-ing city manager Jason Johnson, Victo-ria Police Department Chief Frank Elsner and several pending replacements for retir-ing department direc-tors.
Bruce said he wants to be a part of a "change of attitude" at city hall,
where collaboration between departments is a growing priority.
"Given the right opportunities, people are more inclined to add a little bit extra, and we're working closely with other city departments to knock down the silos a little bit to get things done efficiently and effec-tively," he said.
Bruce becomes the 33rd fire chief of the 123-member Victoria Fire Department after Jeff Lambert stepped down in May following an extended medical leave.
The new chief said modern firefighting has been complicated by the number of high-rise buildings constructed in downtown Victo-ria over the past two decades.
"We have just about every kind of build-ing construction that exists in the downtown
core," he said. "It pro-vides for a bit of a dif-ferent strategy to firstly conduct any rescues that are needed. By the time we get up there, the delay can change the risks."
Another concern is
the increasingly forti-fied structure of mod-ern buildings.
"In the past, those exits would have allowed you to just walk out. Now they could find a locked gate or gated window," Bruce said.
Firefighters make a point of walking through larger build-ings to see "the bones" of a building in a non-emergency situation, where fire inspectors
highlight abnormal emergency access routes, he added.
A Victoria resident since 1978, Bruce has been with Victoria Fire Department since 1993 and progressively worked his way up the ranks, most recently holding the position of deputy fire chief.
He previously served as a marine engineer with the Royal Cana-dian Navy.
New fire chief gets official welcome
Daniel Palmer/News staff
Victoria Fire Department Chief Paul Bruce will be recognized as the 33rd fire chief in the city’s history at a ceremony tomorrow (June 19). One of Bruce’s most pressing tasks will be co-ordinating the replacement of Fire Hall No. 1 at 1234 Yates St.
One of the most pressing tasks is the required replacement of Fire Hall No. 1 at 1234 Yates St., where Chief Paul Bruce keeps an office.
In September, an infrastructure assessment revealed three city-owned assets – Crystal Pool, Fire Hall No. 1 and the Bay Street Bridge – are in desperate need of upgrading.
The city employed a consultant for $30,000 last month to identify and rank options on potential new station locations, expected to cost about $18 million plus land costs.
The original fire hall building, across the street from Fire Hall No. 1 at 1240 Yates St. will be vacated this summer by Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria and could present an opportunity.
Fire hall needs replacing
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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, June 18, 2014 www.vicnews.com • A13Victoria News Wed, June 18, 2014 www.vicnews.com A13
On April 23, 2014, at the 1100 block of Kings Road, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $2087.65 CAD, between 18:00 and 19:10 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2170, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute
is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
On May 8, 2014, at the 250 block of Sims Avenue, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 1999 Subaru Impreza, BCLP: 317WWR, VIN: JF1GC4354XG501596, on or about 18:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2169, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will
be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
On October 18, 2013, at the 800 block of Bay Street, Victoria, B.C., and the 2400 block of Wark Street, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the location and time indicated, the subject property, described as: $2,000 CAD and a black smart phone, both on or about 12:00 Hours (Bay Street); $50 CAD, on or about 13:15 Hours (Wark Street). The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the CDSA and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2159, is subject to forfeiture
under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
On May 17, 2014, at the 80 block of Gorge Road East, Victoria, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Victoria Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2002 Dodge Dakota, BCLP: HA8826, VIN: 1B7HL38X12S518543, on or about 10:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 322 (Theft) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2181, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute
is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Temporary ReporterVictoria News The Victoria News, a twice-weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a temporary full-time reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats.
A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS3 would be considered an asset.
Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.
Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by June 20, 2014 to:Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater VictoriaBlack Press818 Broughton StreetVictoria, B.C. V8W 1E4or e-mail: [email protected] Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Excellent Bene ts And Incentives. Apply to: Attention Lyall Woznesensky
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HELP WANTED
An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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Competitive Wages, & Excellent Benefi ts.
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VOLUNTEERS
MUSIC FOR Youth Works So-ciety is looking for a volunteer assistant for their Music Ex-plorers Program. Connect with other volunteers while helping bring music education to youth! Call Volunteer Vic-toria at 250-386-2269.
PACIFIC ANIMAL Therapy Society is looking for volun-teers with gentle therapy pets to provide companionship to seniors, and mentally and physically disabled persons. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
HELP WANTED
VOLUNTEERS
VICTORIA INTERNATIONALBuskers Festival is looking forvolunteer information booth at-tendants to help assist visitorsand spectators between July18th-27th. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least 3four-hour shifts. Call VolunteerVictoria at 250-386-2269.
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A14 • www.vicnews.com Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - VICTORIA NEWSA14 www.vicnews.com Wed, June 18, 2014, Victoria News
www.blackpress.ca
Black Press Community Newspapers requires a Part Time Paginator in our Victoria office. This is an entry-level opportunity and while this is not a design position, some ad building will be required. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of InDesign, as well as a basic knowledge of PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat. Other skills required include a good workingknowledge of either Mac or PC platform and a willingness to learn the other, the ability to be focused and to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and to think independently and be a good problem solver. Additionally, the ability to learn several industry specific software packages is a must. Candidates must be willing to work day shifts Monday to Wednesday, totaling approximately 21 hours a week.
Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.
To apply, please send your resume to:Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4or email [email protected] with “Paginator” in the subject line.
Deadline to apply is June 20, 2014
Part Time Classified Paginator
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MIND BODY & SPIRIT
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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FUEL/FIREWOOD
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
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FURNITURE
BEDROOM SUITE. Queen bed frame with head/foot boards. 9-drawer dresser with mirror, armoire and two night stands. Solid oak. $1,000 obo. Please see usedvictoria.com ad #21580893. 250-881-8833.
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HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE- 30% off all plants. 7th to 30th June. Brentwood Bay Nurser-ies, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay.
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PROWLER 3410 Mobility scooter, like new, 1 yr old. $1800. (250)381-9858.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.
OFFICE CORNER computer desks. 2 desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, fi ling drawer and station-ary drawer. 24” x 72”, formerly used in professional offi ce but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Ask-ing $150 each or $250 for both. Call Jim at 250-656-1151, ext.126.
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STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
VARIETY OF offi ce furniture, etc including desks, fi ling cabi-nets, tables, steno chairs. Go-ing cheap, make us an offer!See at Peninsula News Re-view, call for an appointment.250-656-1151, ext. 126.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private librariespurchased. Galleon Books &Antiques, 250-655-0700
WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military.We handle all paperwork andtransportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1.866.960.0045 or visit on-line: www.dollars4guns.com
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING
ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi
Certifi ed General Accountant/ CPA
Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST.
Set up & Training. E-FileTAX
250-477-4601
CARPENTRY
BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CLEANING SERVICES
EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965
CONCRETE & PLACING
BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.
RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors dis-count. Call 250-386-7007.
CONTRACTORS
soL DESIGN-BUILD. Handi-cap accessibility design & in-stallations. Res./Comm. Reno-vations & new construction. Dan (250)661-7316.
COURIER/DELIVERY SERVICES
WESLEY’S ONE Hour Courier Service. Starting at $7.00 up. Call 250-920-9024.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
DRAFTING & DESIGN
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DRYWALL
BEAT MY Price! Best work-manship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
ELECTRICAL
(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small
250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
250-858-7004; COMPETITIVE rates. Res/Comm. AA Clarke Electric Ltd. Lic#100789
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
FENCING
ALL TYPES of fencing, re-pairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
FURNITURE REFINISHING
U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating, pwr raking. Blackber-ry/Ivy removal, landscaping.
250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com
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AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.
DPM SERVICES- lawn & gar-den, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, clean-ups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, garden-ing, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, pow-er washing, de-moss, Insured.
ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
HANDYPERSONS
AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395.
BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
HANDYMAN- Light Mainte-nance & Repair. Call for esti-mate. (250)818-2709.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Small renos, fences, hauling, lawns, etc. (778)977-5854.
STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofi ng. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
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.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 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.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood fl oors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.
HOME REPAIRS
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.
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
YOUR Home Solutions. Pro painting; deck, fence & reno carpentry. Nick 250-686-8502.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
ANDREW’S GARDENING Landscaping+ Carpentry. Clearing, weeding, pruning, rock work, lawns. 20 yrs exp. Insured. Call 778-967-1246.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flag-stone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
JOHN’S STONEWORK. Free estimates. Over 30 years ex-perience. (250)595-6099.
RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108.
& MOVING STORAGE
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 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.
BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071
OLD TIMER. Quality old fash-ioned service. Great rates. Ex-cellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PLUMBING
EXPERIENCED JOURNEY-MAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fairrates. Insured. Reliable,friendly. Great references. CallMike at KNA (250)880-0104.
FREE ESTIMATES. Rea-sonable. Reliable. No job toosmall. Call 250-388-5544.
PLASTERING
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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.
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SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Freeest. Call 250-686-6046.
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DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, Sweeping,Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pres-sure Washing. 250-361-6190.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
COUNTRY living at its fi nest! Nestled amongst seaside farms and quiet country roads this full acre property enjoys all the charms of rural living while conveniently located just minutes to farmer’s markets, shops, restaurants and world-class golf courses. 1700 sq. ft main residence with 3 bed/2 ba PLUS detached 600 sq ft garage with fully contained studio above. Gorgeous estab-lished fully-fenced and fl at gar-den, chicken coup and amaz-ing whimsical garden shed with loft! 3766 DUKE ROAD. MLS # 335887. $649,000.00 Susanna Crofton, RE/MAX Camosun. 250.888.6648
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GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd.
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STEPS TO Sidney Waterfront, seaside park. Water/ Marina views. Desirable, safe, secure, quiet concrete bldg. Large, bright, fully updated 1-bdrm condo. Dbl balcony w/entrance from bed and living rooms. In-suite laundry, extra storage. Secure parking. On site mngr., guest suite. Ref’s req’d. $1300/mo.Msg (250)652-7909
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LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $950/mo. Avail July 1st. Call 1-250-248-4816.
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UPGRADED Bi-level home, 5-6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms on a large lot in Brentwood Bay walking distance to 3 schools, perfect place to raise a family! Call Shelly direct to view or come to our next open house. Visit web; www.shelly-reed.com for more info or call direct 250-213-7444.1222 Ma-rin Park Close $589,900.
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION
LOG HOME Lake Cowichan, water access, (250)745-3880. view: nissamrealty.com.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.
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ESQUIMALT 2-BDRM, Har-bour views, sunroom, $900. 961 Esquimalt Rd (rear). Avail immed. (250)474-4453.
ESQUIMALT. 2-BDRM near Naden. NS/NP. Partially furn., yard. W/D. Grnd level. Avail now. $1000/mo 250-385-3965
SUITES, UPPER
MAYFAIR- 3 BDRMS, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Call (250)479-4112.
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
TRANSPORTATION
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$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
CARS
$50 to $1000Scrap Junk
Running or Not!Cars Trucks Vans
FREE TOW AWAY
250-686-3933
CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interi-or, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pio-neer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all re-ceipts. $2500. Chris, 250-595-0370 leave message.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
1997 25’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel. Slide out, Very clean, exc. cond. $6,500. Also have a Hyundia 2000 generator, very quiet, $325. (250)896-1225.
IMPORT CAMPER, Travel- Mate., exc. cond., many ex-tras, $2300. (250)478-3451.
VTRUCKS & ANS
1998 GMC SAFARI Passen-ger Van, 164,000 km, inspect-ed. $3000. Call Tom at Esso Hillside & Shelbourne, 250-592-2455.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT
NOTICE OF PUbLIC HEARINgTAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Esquimalt Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., to allow the Public to make representations to the Municipal Council respecting matters contained in the following amending bylaw:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2813Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2813 provides for a change in the zoning designation of the nine subject properties [legal descriptions below] shown hatched on the map below from a mix of RS-1 [Single Family Residential], RD-2 [Two Family Small Lot Residential], and C-7 [West Bay Commercial] zoning to CD No. 86 [Comprehensive Development District No. 86].
Site Location: PID 001-843-991 Lot 8, Block H, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 292 [468 Head Street];
PID 006-720-439, Lot 5, Block H, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 292 [470 Head Street];
PID 000-036-722, Lot 4, Block H, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 292 [472 Head Street];
PID 009-175-024, Lot 1, Block H, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 292 [515 Gore Street];
PID 009-175-016, Lot 2, Block H, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 292 [509 Gore Street];
PID 000-704-580, Strata Lot 1, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Strata Plan 509, together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form 1 [922 Lyall Street];
PID 000-704-598, Strata Lot 2, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Strata Plan 509, together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form 1 [920 Lyall Street];
PID 009-175-008, Lot 6, Block H, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 292 [918 Lyall Street]; and
PID 009-174-885, Lot 7, Block H, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 292 [912 Lyall Street].
The general purpose of this bylaw is to facilitate redevelopment of the site as a ten storey, commercial mixed-use building containing one retail commercial space with second floor office space above, four live/work units containing commercial space at grade, and 85 residential units.
AND FURTHERMORE TAKE NOTICE that copies of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the offices of Development Services, Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. [excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays] until June 23, 2014.
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