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Tight race the likely reason for long lineups at advance pollsChristine van ReeuwykBlack Press

Elections Canada estimates 3.6 million people voted during advance polls, up 71 per cent from advance polls in 2011, with Victoria ridings seeing some of the most voters in the country.

“This is in a way potentially a good problem to have, at least if you take the classic argument that the system works better if more people are weighing in,” said Dr. Jamie Lawson, associate professor in political science at the University of Victoria.

However, he adds, “the question could be raised: Are those people who are going to vote anyway and chose to do it on Thanksgiving weekend rather than on the 19th?”

The advance poll brought a shock to one Saanich couple.

Retiree David Price and his wife have lived at the same Royal Oak address since 1999 and voted in every election since then. They’ve previously received their voter registration cards in the mail but this year nothing arrived but an election card for someone at their address whom they’ve never heard of.

When they attempted to vote at an advanced poll in Royal Oak on Saturday they were told they were not registered. Through Elections Canada’s Saanichton office they discovered they are registered, but only in Quebec, where they lived 17 years ago.

“How could we get into this situation?” Price asked. “We’re off the list, yet we’ve voted faithfully every single time. We’re

annoyed. We must now go through the tedious process of proving who we are.”

Greater Victoria had some of the highest turnouts for advance polls across the country, with 17,501 casting a ballot in Victoria, 16,236 in Saanich-Gulf Islands and 16,358 in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke.

The high numbers, however frustrating for some voters, could be a result of many things, Lawson says.

“One thing that could mean a higher turnout for both the advance polls and the regular one on the 19th is just how tight this race is and how volatile it’s been. … It’s been difficult to figure out people’s overarching pattern,” Lawson said. “It’s rare for three parties to be tied for so long in our country. It’s also the case that, because we’ve had a single government in power for 10 years now, people who disagree with the governing Conservatives are growing in their sense of frustration.”

Modern technology could be another reason for the uptick, as social media feeds on Thanksgiving weekend filled with voting “selfies” and updates.

“There have been a number of different strategies to raise the total vote and getting people to think about voting in a co-ordinated fashion,” Lawson said. “People have been going to the advance polls voting and then saying to their social network, ‘Hey guys, I voted. You should go vote too.’ … It works better if you’ve got an advanced poll to do that rather than break the news to people in the morning (of general election day).” Home opener

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Coach follows students to local Hall of Fame

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Wrestling wasn’t in Ed Ashmore’s blood from the start, but it is now and it will be when he leaves this world.

The local legend has held an open door to the region’s school-aged wrestlers, coaching a district-wide team since 1964. He introduced the sport to athletes who regularly succeeded at provincials and nationals, as well as a few who competed at the Olympics and world championships.

And now at 81 years of age, Ashmore is following some of those names into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame. He’s entering in the builder category, one of nine to be celebrated at this year’s induction banquet Saturday night at the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort.

To this day Ashmore continues to lead the Greater Victoria Commonwealth Bulldogs district wrestling team training sessions, twice a week, in the gymnasium of Saanich’s Cedar Hill middle school. It’s been a lifetime since his dad pushed him into the boxing ring as a three-year-old, the beginning of a long life in athletics.

“I would have been finished with wrestling a long time ago if it wasn’t for Peter [Southwell] and Fraser [Sidaway-Wolf],” Ashmore says.

Arthritis has slowed the otherwise robust octogenarian, who isn’t short on stories.

He can tell you about the rise and fall of Taras Rhyb, the Oak Bay junior high student that represented Canada as an 18-year-old at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Knee problems brought an early end to Rhyb’s wrestling career. Rhyb was inducted to Wrestling Canada’s Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.

Another pupil of Ashmore’s, Kjeld Brodsgaard, entered both the Wrestling Canada Hall of Fame in 2004 and the GVSHOF in 2013 as a builder.

Brodsgaard had followed Ashmore into the world of wrestling officiating and was the head official for the Olympic trials in 1996 and 2000 and chaired the 1994 Commonwealth Games wrestling committee among other leadership roles.

It was Ashmore who led the way, as he had previously earned his FILA international officiating certificate and worked many Canadian and international championships, and was a minor official at the 1976 Olympics. Ashmore twice chaired the organizing committee for the provincial wrestling championships and was the

technical assistant for wrestling at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

At the beginning, however, Ashmore didn’t start in wrestling.

Under his father’s guidance, Ashmore began training in boxing at just three years old. His dad, a Labatt’s brewery employee in London, Ont., was also a fight promoter. It was the late 1930s, and as a lead-up act for a major night of professional wrestling, Ashmore’s father arranged for Ashmore, then three years and eight months old, to box a local five-year-old.

“I didn’t like it, every time I punched him he cried. I knew boxing, I knew how to

box,” Ashmore recalls. “It was different in those days.”

As a youth he fought again, however, he eventually moved away from boxing and focused on gymnastics, though not for competition.

He always liked the training of boxing, just not the hitting. That is something that helped him fall in love with wrestling decades later.

But before he made it to Victoria, Ashmore’s family relocated to New Westminster for what became another important step in his development. At 12 years old Ashmore showed up to St.

Peter’s School where he met athletics instructor Alex Strain. The latter had an effect on Ashmore that lasts to this day.

“Every one loved [Strain], so many of his kids became teachers.”

Following high school Ashmore worked as an outside stevedore on a merchant ship running up to Alaska and back. At times he had to load 100-pound bags of asbestos.

“Just think about that,” he says. In 1958 he studied at Victoria College

and moved into teaching. He retuned to the college when it because the University of Victoria in 1960 to complete teacher training and started teaching at S.J. Willis junior high, where he stayed for 18 years.

It wasn’t until 1964 that another local fitness legend, Art Burgess, procured Ashmore’s services.

“Art called me down to tour the YMCA and introduced me to the wrestling kids,” says Ashmore, who spoke at Burgess’ memorial service last year.

“A few days later, he called me again, saying ‘I separated my ribs, you need to teach the class.’ I took over the class that week and he didn’t come downstairs to see how I was doing for weeks. That was it.”

Ashmore led hundreds of students at S.J. Willis and then Lansdowne middle school for 16 years after that. His door was always open to students of other schools, and at times he’d have nearly 100 boys running soccer drills or waiting in line to climb the ropes.

He even recalls coaching S.J. Willis’ soccer team, and, if he’s correct, beating Oak Bay when it featured fellow 2015 inductee and Canadian soccer player Ike Mackay.

To this day Ashmore is regularly contacted by former students to meet for coffee and catch up.

“It was always about showing the kids respect, showing them you care about them, and they’ll respect you,” Ashmore says. “They made me taller. How else do you think I managed those kids, I’m only five-foot-six-and-a-half.”

In 2001 the Wrestling Canada Hall of Fame honoured Ashmore with the Outstanding Contributor Award.

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Ed Ashmore has been coaching wrestling in Greater Victoria since 1960. He’s one of eight inductees to the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame at its 2015 banquet Saturday at Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort.

Local wrestling legend Ed Ashmore honoured at ceremony Saturday night

Athletes entering the Halln This year’s inductees will bring the total number of Victoria’s honourees to 205. Entering are athletes Lauren Woolstencroft (skiing), Alexander (Sandy) Peden (shooting), Rick Say (swimming), Ike MacKay (soccer), Bruce Deacon (marathon) and Steve Sinclair (baseball). The three builders are Elaine Dagg-Jackson (curling), Mike Spracklen (rowing) and Ed Ashmore (wrestling).


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Repair Café brings household help to SaanichTravis PatersonNews Staff

The old refrain “they don’t make things like they used to” is the unofficial motto, and one of several reasons driving the new Saanich Repair Café.

If the saying applies to anything in 2015, it’s electrical appliances, a common subject at repair cafés.

The first Saanich Repair Café is Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place. All comers are welcome to bring that favourite but dying toaster, said Marsha Henderson, one of the organizers.

“Bring in what you’ve got, it’s worth a shot,” Henderson said. “We need repairers and people that have stuff that needs a repair.”

Victoria has held three events and it’s taking off, said another co-organizer, Michele Murphy, who added there are 800 repair cafés operating around the world.

The idea is simple. The organizers book a space and invite about a dozen able repairers with tools, materials and maybe some replacement parts. From there the community is invited to bring their “broken stuff” and a desire to learn how to fix it – or have it fixed for them.

Repairing the “broken” stuff and thereby diverting it from landfill and recycling is a bonus but the idea goes beyond that and is meant to build community connections, Henderson said.

“It puts neighbours in touch with each other and creates a space for them to share knowledge, experience, skills and company. Many people discover that there’s a lot of know-how and practical skills to be found right in your own neighbourhood,” Henderson said.

It’s all free, and it is not meant to take business away from small businesses here in town.

“You’re much more likely to work for an hour on a [stubborn object], and with more patience, if you’re chatting in a friendly environment,” said co-organizer Emmet McCusker.

It could take holding the repair café a few times but he believes it will become well attended.

The café also welcomes guitars and other instruments in need of some love, as well as bicycles and computers.

“In many cases, such as computers or microwaves, it’s work that can be done within reason, we’re not sure about a microwave,” he said.

McCusker is from Colwood while the rest of the team, Henderson,

Murphy and Shellie MacDonald, are from Saanich.

“Generally what we’ve seen at Victoria’s event is kitchen appliances, wooden chairs, bikes, toys, lamps, maybe a clock or two,” McCusker added. “We’re open to trying to repair anything. We’ve repaired a Swarovski crystal necklace and a lot of electrical appliances, such as old hand blenders.”

Among the repairers is MacDonald, who has gained invaluable skills as the owner and operator of Red Damsel farm on West Saanich Road.

“You can’t wait to fix something on a farm, you have to get the job done,” she said. “The feeling that you get when you share a skill, gain a new one, and help a neighbour is wonderful. This is about so much more than the stuff.”

It’s also about retaining skills that our community is in danger of losing, and about taking care of each other, she added.

The Saanich Repair Café is in the Douglas Fir Room of Saanich Commonwealth Place on Saturday (Oct. 17) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Email [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/RepairCafeSaanich for more information.


Repair Cafe organizers Shellie Macdonald, Emmet McCusker and Marsha Henderson stand with tools outside the workshed of Macdonald’s Red Damsel Farm in West Saanich.

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The Saanich News asked the candidates in Saanich-Gulf Islands the question: What do you believe is the most important election issue for your riding and why?

Robert Boyd – Conservative

Over the past few weeks I have been hitting the doorsteps throughout Saanich-Gulf Islands, and hearing time and again that our economy is the number one issue.

Thanks to the leadership of our prime minister, Canada ‘s economy is stronger. However, amid global economic uncertainty elsewhere, we need steady leadership to keep us on track. Our low-tax, balanced budget plan will protect our economy and our jobs.

Now is not the time to risk choosing a path of higher spending and higher taxes. Only a re-elected Conservative government will protect our fragile economy for the next four years.

Alicia Cormier – NDPWe need to replace the Harper

government. The challenges facing our country are numerous and the solutions are long overdue. We need to act now on so many fronts – environmental, economic and social.

If we really want to change our national government for the better, with a clear mandate for progressive change, the best chance we have right now is to form a majority NDP government with Tom Mulcair as prime minister.

We will take real action on climate change, establish a fairer voting system and rescind Conservative legislation that has stripped protection for our environment and democratic rights. We will build meaningful partnerships with First Nations and invest in communities, families and your retirement security.

We will fund these investments by making large corporations pay their fair share, eliminating gas and oil subsidies and other tax breaks that only benefit the wealthy, and going after the hundreds of billions hidden away in offshore tax havens.

We will also invest in local

tourism, agriculture and reduce taxes for small and medium-sized businesses.

To form an NDP government, every seat counts, including Saanich Gulf Islands, and every vote counts, including from each and every one of you.

Tim Kane – Liberal I believe the single most

important issue in this election for citizens in this riding, and for all Canadians, is trust. Canadians have lost trust in their government.

There have been times when citizens have disagreed, or have disapproved, or have even been

deeply disappointed with the federal government, but this is the first time in my experience when people simply don’t trust the prime minister. Canadians want

change, they want a new government.

In every fibre of his being, Justin Trudeau is principled. You can disagree with him, but you know he is saying what he believes. A Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau will be open and accountable:

We will invest in our economy so we can help the middle class and create jobs

We will protect our environment and fully fund health care

We will respect seniors, who built this country, and we will respect veterans, who fought for this country.

Liberals will restore Canada to our traditional values as a caring, social democracy with a responsible, open and transparent government. Canadians deserve no less – the citizens of Saanich-Gulf Islands deserve no less.

Elizabeth May – Green Party

Residents of Saanich Gulf Islands care about the big issues – the threat of climate change, defending our coastlines and ensuring the sustainability of health care.

Still, to zero in on local concerns with a local dimension, the key issue is affordable housing, with its twin challenge – convenient public transportation. Another key local issue with national dimensions is food security and local food.

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Conservative $52.5 billion total cut by 2027 from current levels

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Department drills fire safety into Saanich schoolsJacob ZinnNews Staff

If there’s ever a fire at your child’s school, you can rest easy knowing the Saanich Fire Department is making sure every student in the district knows what to do when the alarm sounds.

As part of its annual Fire Prevention Week, the SFD visited 44 schools in the area earlier this month, conducting drills and teaching students about fire safety.

Members of the department dropped in at public and private elementary, middle and high schools across Saanich, timing their exit from the buildings with the aim of getting everyone out safely in two minutes or less.

“Fire Prevention Week allows our fire department and firefighters to go to schools and do the fire drills, see how the schools are doing and to build that relationship with the kids and the teachers in case of an eventual emergency,” said Lt. Insp. Sean Lillis.

“We want to know that they are exiting the building properly and meeting in a safe place.”

Lillis said the yearly visits are a great addition to the regular fire drills that schools conduct, and that the department teaches other tips to keep

students safe in the event of a fire.

“We try and teach not to worry about bringing any of their personal items, that it’s important to get outside and

meet your teacher,” he said.While schools are a strong

focus of Fire Prevention Week, Lillis highlighted this year’s theme of “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep,” which promotes

increased fire safety measures at home.

“We want to start getting everybody to have a working smoke alarm in every bedroom – not just in the hallways

outside of the bedroom,” he said. “With new construction, that is a standard that is happening… but for older homes, we’re looking for people to install smoke alarms as an extra precaution.”

Lillis also stressed the importance of conducting fire drills at home; while schools regularly run drills for their students, Lillis said there needs to be a similar exit strategy where you live.

“We are trying to get people to remember to do these fire drills at home,” he said. “Testing your home alarm and doing a home escape plan with the children so they can be as efficient at home as they are at school.”

As part of Fire Prevention Week, the provincial Office of the Fire Commissioner is running a draw for an iPad with students in Kindergarten to Grade 3. Students are asked to fill out the entry form with the home fire safety checklist and drop it off at their local fire department by Nov. 6.

To download the form, visit embc.gov.bc.ca/ofc/public-ed/fire-prevention-week/index.htm. For more information about Fire Prevention Week, visit saanichfire.ca, nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week or sparky.org/parentpage/fpwkids.htm.

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The Saanich Fire Department – pictured with Mme. Sarah Otoupal’s kindergarten class at Campus View Elementary – made stops at 44 public and private elementary, middle and high schools during its annual Fire Prevention Week.


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CRD posts warningfollowing discharge

The Capital Regional District posted a warning sign for unsafe water at Cadboro Bay on Sunday following heavy rains that forced the discharged of unscreened wastewater into regional outfalls.

The rains came as Hurricane Oho hit much of B.C’s coast, an early exhibition of an El Nino.

It created an approximate outfall of 3,400 cubic metres of unscreened wastewater at the Clover Point pump station on Saturday. An additional 200 to 300 cubic metres were released at the Humber and Rutland pump stations in Oak Bay, affecting the waters of Cadboro Bay.

Sample testing is underway and once the enterococci levels fall back below 70CFU per the 100 millilitres recreational limit, the signage will be removed.

Convenience and the lengthy campaign period could also play a role.

“We’ve seen over the past few years, concern both within Elections Canada and beyond, about declining voter participation and that’s part of the reason we’ve seen a turn to advance polling as more than just the right to vote if you have an unavoidable obligation. It’s new to think about advance polls as just another way to vote without having to have an excuse offered.” Lawson said.

“I think for people who have a choice in the matter (of when

they vote) it may be a way of saying, ‘I’ve made my decision, I’m done here and no one’s going to persuade me of anything different in the next six days.’”

The numbers leave more questions than answers about what voting day will look like Oct. 19.

“There have been times when turnout election day was incompatible with the trend at the advanced polls and disappointed people. … We’ll just have to see,” he said. “Tightness of the race is maybe an even better predictor of whether we’ll have a heavy turnout. Historically it’s often been the case that a tight race draws people out.”

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Re: Parking Ban on Glendenning.I am a volunteer regarding this issue

and have surveyed more than 100 groups and individuals who use this entrance.

Their reasons have been much the same. They include the wide and gentle slope favoured by the elderly and those with medical and mobility issue. It is a safe entry area for families with young children or infants (often pushing strollers). The experience of joy and peace while using the park for walking their dogs off leash pertains to many included in the aforementioned groups.

We have been advised to use other entrances. For the reasons above, this is rarely an option. As I am well aware, there are several large parking areas available. I fail to understand why Glendenning Road has not been properly upgraded to similar standards considering the volume of people favouring/needing this access.

Glendenning is a winding narrow road with several large trees encroaching on to the pavement. Frequently cars have to pull on to grassed areas to allow other cars to safely drive past. Furthermore, there is no safe place for pedestrians, those on horseback

or the large volume of bicycles to navigate safely along the entire length of Glendenning Road.

I am hopeful that the District of Saanich will take into consideration all of the above and address this issue. If this is not done soon, the problems of safety will only increase in the coming years as more and more people use this entrance to enjoy such a wonderful park.

Joanne TaylorSaanich

Glendenning best park accessI’ve read the different perspectives

on the consequences of essentially closing the Glendenning Road entrance to Mount Douglas Park to everyone except those lucky few who make it into one of just five parking spots.

I agree with Peter Savage, this entrance provides a gradual incline and a nice wide trail that is friendly for all ages and physical abilities. I have tried parking my car in the dirt along Cedar Hill Road, and with two small dogs I often have to deal with cars whizzing by.

Same goes for the roadside on Blenkinsop – narrow and vulnerable to traffic. The brand new parking lot on Blenkinsop would have been perfect – had it been installed on Glendenning. Right now the new parking lot ends up on a steep very rocky path suitable for more adventurous hikers.

I see two possible solutions: build the 15-car parking lot as Mr. Savage suggested or widen the road so residents who would like to access their park won’t be impeding emergency vehicles, or horses.

Robyn Quinn Saanich

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Casting your ballotis worth the effort

The longest Canadian federal election campaign in recent history will soon be but a memory. We have reached the final weekend in the campaign and polls show the final result is still anyone’s guess.

And if last weekend’s advance polls are any indication, Canadians are taking an interest in this election. An estimated 3.6 million Canadians took time out of their Thanksgiving weekends to head down to their local polling stations.

That number represents an astonishing 71 per cent increase in the number of voters who took advantage of advanced polling in the last election and hopefully bodes well that Canada can see an increase in the 2011 voter turnout of 61.4 per cent, the third lowest total in Canadian history.

The signs are positive so far. Reports indicate some voters faced lineups as long as two hours to cast their ballots. The sight of hundreds of prospective voters lined up out the door of polling stations is enough to restore even a jaded cynic’s faith in democracy. Maybe democracy shouldn’t be quick and easy, maybe waiting in line for two hours can help to underscore the importance of the act of voting.

The vast majority of Canadians will make their way to the polls on Monday. And this year’s marathon campaign has certainly delivered no shortage of reasons to cast a ballot for any one of the candidates. Whether it’s taxes, pensions, health care, infrastructure spending, debt and deficits, security issues or a combination of the above, there are clear differences between the political parties.

We would urge all Saanich voters to take the time to join in the democratic process. Just identify the issue or issues that you feel are important and cast your vote for the party you feel best represents those views. There are no right or wrong answers, only the pride that comes from being part of the democratic process.

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The District of Saanich is accepting applications from residents wishing to be involved in local government by sitting as a member of an advisory committee or Foundation. Appointments effective 2016 are made by the Municipal Council and are generally for a one year term. If you would like to serve your community in areas such as arts and heritage, transportation and pedestrian mobility, the environment and urban forestry, or parks and recreation, we encourage you to apply.

ADVISORY COMMITTEES: The Council advisory committees and Foundation listed below deal with a wide range of municipal issues. Most meet on a monthly basis except in July, August and December. The terms of reference for each committee is available online at saanich.ca or by contacting the Legislative Division at 250-475-1775.

• Advisory Design Panel • Arts, Culture and Heritage• Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility • Environment and Natural Areas• Healthy Saanich • Parks, Trails and Recreation• Planning, Transportation and • Saanich Heritage Foundation Economic Development (registered, non-profit organization)

COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS: The District of Saanich also appoints residents to a limited number of other commissions and boards on which local representation is sought. For 2016, appointments will be made to the following organizations. For more information on these organizations contact the Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, at 250-475-5510, or by email: [email protected].

• Board of Variance (three– 3 year terms) • Greater Victoria Library Board (two - 2 year terms)• Cemetery Trustees of Greater Victoria • VI Regional Correctional Centre Community (Royal Oak Burial Park) (one - 3 year term) Advisory Board (one - 1 year term) • Tourism Victoria (one - 1 year term) • Victoria Family Court Committee (one - 1 year term)

PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION: This committee serves various municipalities on matters involving agriculture, and to facilitate the development of programs for implementation of the Saanich Peninsula Agricultural Strategy objectives. Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy. The terms of reference can be found at saanich.ca. For more information, contact Isobel Hoffmann, Secretary at 250-475-1775 or by email: [email protected].

SAANICH HERITAGE FOUNDATION: This foundation is a registered non-profit society that promotes the preservation, maintenance and restoration of buildings, structures and land located in the Municipality of Saanich which have been designated as Municipal Heritage Sites by the Municipal Council. Applications are being accepted to fill nine (9) vacancies. The terms of reference can be found at saanich.ca. For more information, contact Shirley Leggett, Secretary at 250-475-1775 or by e-mail: [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY: Saanich residents interested in being considered for an appointment must complete an Application for Appointment available online at saanich.ca or by contacting the Legislative Division at 250-475-1775. Please Note - Unless you wish to do so, it is not necessary to request appointment to a specific committee - simply outline your area(s) of interest on the application form.

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A commitmentto democracy

After Oct. 19, campaign offices will close and canvassers, phone communicators, sign managers, forum organizers – all who have worked to get their party’s message out to voters –will return to their usual routines. Without these committed volunteers, we could not achieve even the flawed democracy that we have in Canada.

Neither could our democracy be achieved without citizens’ willingness to make donations to chosen parties, put up signs in windows and front lawns, and attend public forums and debates. Citizens’ participation is at the heart of our electoral process.

Those who have served us as candidates especially deserve our appreciation as they have personally given every voter the opportunity to learn about the

policy differences between the parties. (Voters who are still undecided can go to home or public library computers to find each party’s platform online.)

Whatever the outcome of the election, volunteers who believe in the values of the party they work for will continue to oil the machinery of our democracy. Party riding executives and volunteers will continue to organize public forums with our MPs, and to ask supporters to help erase 2015 campaign debts.

In previous elections, taxpayer dollars were transferred to each party’s riding association according to the number of votes their candidate received. Harper’s Conservative party, which (like the Liberal party) is richly financed by wealthy donors as well as corporations, ended these taxpayer transfers.

During these last

few days before the final vote, there will be a profusion of political advertising – most of it paid for by wealthy donors. There will be less political advertising which is paid for by modest-income voters. Despite record participation during this federal campaign, ours is a flawed

democracy.Starla Anderson

Saanich

TPP a warningThe TPP agreement

that was signed in secret should be a warning bell to all Canadians. In signing this deal, before all Canadians are aware of a single detail,

Prime Minister Harper has signalled yet again that he will side with corporations before Canadians every chance he gets.

Corporations – including foreign corporations – will now be able to sue the Canadian government if democratically enacted laws

affect their profit margins. The far-ranging effects this mechanism will have on our environmental protections, water supply, health and welfare are staggering.

There is still time to stop this deal, which will cost Canadians jobs, devastate domestic economies, deliver

massive profits to pharmaceutical companies and undermine our food and health standards. I urge all your readers to talk to their local candidates about the TPP, read up on its implications and do what they can to stop this awful, awful deal.

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The community is invited to join parents and families who’ve suffered the tragic loss of a pregnancy or a baby through early death at the Little Spirits Garden ceremony on Saturday at the Royal Oak Burial Park.

Little Spirits Garden’s annual Ceremony of Remembrance comes in observation of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day (Oct. 15).

“There is a stigma around grieving the loss of a pregnancy

or a stillbirth, but we are fortunate that our community was dedicated to creating a place to grieve and remember this form of loss.” says Royal Oak Burial Park’s executive director Stephen Olson.

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was created two years ago through fundraising and volunteers.

The Ceremony of Remembrance remembers babies in a non-denominational, supportive environment through readings,

songs, stories from parents, messages of inspiration and candle lighting.

As many as one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage in Canada and there are approximately six stillbirths per 1,000 births.

Little Spirits Garden is located on a high point in the park amid a stand of native arbutus and fir trees.

The Little Spirits Garden is available to every family, no matter where they live, what their financial means are, or where or when they experienced their loss.

The Ceremony of Remembrance will start at noon in the Little Spirits Garden at

Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Dr.

Following the ceremony, volunteers and burial park staff will be on hand to assist parents and visitors to tour and place memorials at the Little Spirits Garden. In the event of rain, the ceremony will move indoors to the Burial Park Garden Chapel.

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Saanich earns applause forHuman trafficking resolutionTravis Paterson News Staff

Saanich council’s summertime endorsement of a human trafficking resolution passed at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities week-long conference earned the city a series of thumbs up from UBCM attendees.

A resolution was passed that B.C. municipalities will do their part to implement the recommendations found within the National Task Force on Sex Trafficking of Women, and Girls in Canada’s recent report, Ending Sex-Trafficking in Canada, as well as the province’s Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking.

“The resolution for Human Trafficking at UBCM was massively endorsed with the amendment from Saanich, along with a resolution to combat rape culture,” said Coun. Fred Haynes.

B.C. is cited as the most enticing place in Canada to ‘traffic victims.’

Overall, Saanich was noted for its effective leadership on community safety, environment and affordable housing, Haynes said.

B.C.’s Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons, part of the province’s Ministry of Justice, has a free information line at 1-604-660-5199, or email [email protected]. To report a suspected case of human trafficking contact the RCMP human trafficking co-ordinator at 604-598-4603 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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A raise in senior and youth bus passes is likely on the way.

The Victoria Regional Transit Commission’s triennial Victoria Fare Review Survey, which seeks public input until Nov. 5, proposes an increase in both the senior and youth 10-ticket books from the current $15 to $22.50 or $23. Senior and youth monthly passes will jump from $45 to $52 or $65.

Saanich Coun. Susan Brice chairs the commission and reminds users that the fares will lock in for three more years.

“We have three revenue streams and the fare box is a pretty important one,” Brice said. The other streams are portions of gas tax and property tax.

Saanich Coun. Dean Murdock expressed concern with the new fare structure, especially with the youth passes.

“The incremental changes add up,” he said. “You want to demonstrate transit as a viable option, otherwise you’re in danger of having the younger generation growing up with a belief that transit is not affordable.”

The mandated review proposes three options in total, each with specific fare structures that will remain similar.

There is a call in Option 3 to remove the paper transfer.

“What we’re hearing from operators is that cash and paper transfers are the greatest source of dispute that can turn into a negative contact so we’re trying to

move away from those with prepaid passes,” Brice said. “And dealing with cash costs time and money.”

Eliminating paper transfers also moves to a pay-per-ride model which presents a greater likelihood that riders will need to purchase a second ticket in situations they previously wouldn’t have, Murdoch pointed out.

The other option is a day pass. Adult day passes would remain at $5 in Option 3.

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single-fare increases in price is a jump from $2.50 to $3 under Option 1.

The current adult monthly pass of $85 will remain the same, as they were raised three years ago.

The survey is online at bctransit.com/victoria. Feedback may also be submitted by phone, 250-995-5683, or email at [email protected]. There’s also an open house for the survey at BC Transit’s office (520 Gorge Rd. East), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 5.


Transit eyes hike to senior, youth fares

Voters can use their election card to ride the bus for free on election day Monday, Oct. 19.

The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit agreed to provide free rides for registered voters who need only to show their Elections Canada voter registration card.

“This is our way of supporting voter turnout,” said Saanich Coun. Susan Brice, chair of the Victoria Regional Transit Commission.

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The Lincoln brand has been on a sales revival roll of late, especially since we discovered that movie star Matthew McConaughey is, and long before anyone paid him to drive them, captivated by Lincoln vehicles. Well, he’s got another one to drool over now, the all-new Lincoln MKX.The midsize premium utility segment, where the new Lincoln MKX will circulate, represents a whopping 25 per cent of all luxury market sales in Canada. That’s a far bigger (percentage-wise) chunk of the premium auto pie than this segment draws in the US. Additionally, the MKX is made in Canada and rides on a new CD4 platform that it shares with the Ford Edge. The second generation (first generation debuted as a 2007 model) redesign, however, moves this MKX even further away

from its Ford family ties. The new body is lower and wider with curvaceous sculptured lines above the front and rear wheel openings. Up front, a new rendition of the

Lincoln split-wing grille can come with adaptable LED headlights with blade-like projectors that aligned with the new horizontal grille bars.Not only do the new LED headlights look sharp, they also provide better light. At speeds below 56 km/hour, LED reflector elements

provide a wider and lower beam pattern. At higher speeds the light is re-focused to project further down the road. The Lincoln MKX drive experience is primarily about comfort, quietness and abundant power, which the new optional 2.7 litre V6 EcoBoost engine certainly provides. It can deliver up to 330 hp, yet what’s most impressive about this engine

is its silky, smooth V8-like performance with beefy torque output (up to 370 lb-ft), especially at low engine speeds. The carry-over base engine is a 3.7-litre, 300-hp V6.That said, MKX buyers will pay a hefty premium for the 2.7-litre twin-turbo engine. Pricing for a 3.7 MKX starts at $45,890, but it jumps to $53,940 for the 2.7 EcoBoost version. Then again, that’s still a bargain compared to Euro competitors like a BMW X5 ($65,500 to $85,200) or a Mercedes-Benz GLE ($63,200 to $81,100).Our test-drive tour through the Eastern Townships of Quebec confirmed that the MKX is a worthy wearer of the Lincoln badge. This picturesque area of La Belle Province is dotted with quaint little villages huddled around magnificent church buildings. Many of the roads, however, still bear the scars of those bitterly cold winters that Quebecers are accustomed to enduring. The new integral link rear suspension, as well as the body structure and chassis upgrades, passed the rough-road challenge

with aplomb. The MKX comes standard with Lincoln Drive Control, a suite of ride-enhancing technologies and it offers three driving modes (Normal, Sport and Comfort). The Lincoln “Intelligent” all-wheel drive system is also standard, as is a new adaptive electric power-assisted steering system that can change both steering feel and quickness, dependent on a number of operating factors. While I prefer a shift lever of some type, the push-button transmission selector on the dash does give the MKX interior a sleek, uncluttered appearance. The selector connects to six-speed automatic transmission (both engines) and shifts can also be made via paddles on the steering wheel. City/highway fuel economy is rated at 14.7/10.3 L/100km (3.7L V6) and 14.1/9.7 L/100 km (2.7LV6).Clever, under-console storage has also been created and super comfy 22-way adjustable front seats are a new option. These seats come with an active motion massage

feature for the upper legs and lower back via six adjustable air bladders. They also come with four-way power head restraints and power thigh extenders. If parking is not your favourite pastime Lincoln MKX has a couple of new technology solutions. An enhanced park assist system, offers 360-degree camera coverage to provide a birds-eye view of the vehicle (and up to almost two metres all around it), making any low-speed parking situation easier. An even more advanced “auto-pilot” parking system, with 12 ultrasonic sensors, can now guide MKX into a perpendicular parking stall, in addition to parallel parking assist and park out assist.Like most vehicles in this class, numerous helpful driver safety aids are available for the MKX and include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping system, blind spot information system and cross-traffic alert. A new pre-collision assist system helps avoid or lessen the severity of frontal impacts with another vehicle, or a pedestrian.

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Tim Kane – Liberal

Liberals believe that investing in

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grows and makes our economy more competitive, while creating jobs, strengthening our communities, and improving our health, well-being and quality of life. Interest rates are at historic lows, our infrastructure is crumbling and Canada needs economic growth to come out of recession.

Liberals will make the largest new infrastructure investment in Canadian history. Our plan will: Nearly double federal infrastructure investment to almost $125 billion – from the current $65 billion – over the next decade, reaching an additional $9.5 billion by year 10; Make an immediate down payment to kick-start job creation and economic growth by doubling the current federal infrastructure investment in each of the next two fiscal years; Provide new, dedicated funding to provinces, territories and municipalities for: public transit infrastructure, social infrastructure and

green infrastructure; Increase the transparency of the New Building Canada Fund by providing clearer project criteria and faster approval processes that will now prioritize investments in roads, bridges, transportation, ports, and border gateways; and help fund public infrastructure projects by creating a new Canada Infrastructure Bank.

Robert Boyd – Conservative

Since taking office in 2006, our government has invested heavily in Canada’s infrastructure, in partnership with provincial, territorial and municipal governments. We have worked to build modern and efficient public infrastructure across the country, and right here in Sannich.

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Invested significantly in infrastructure through the Economic Action Plan; Made the gas tax transfer to municipalities permanent; Created the new and innovative Public Transit Fund, investing $750 million over two years, and $1 billion thereafter, to modernize public transit infrastructure in Canada’s large cities; and launched the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to help fund the renovation and improvement of existing community infrastructure in honour of the 150th celebration of Confederation.

Elizabeth May – Green Party

Our economic plan invests in strong communities as the foundation of a strong country, and will provide the necessary funding for infrastructure to make that vision a reality.

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We will create a Canadian Infrastructure Bank to provide more robust and innovative financing and investment partnerships, in order to build safer bridges, better roads, world-class water treatment facilities, affordable housing, efficient public transportation and expanded broadband access – putting thousands of Canadians to work in the process.

Alicia Cormier – NDP

An affordable home, a reasonable commute and modern municipal services and amenities are a top priorities for Saanich Gulf Islands.

The NDP will increase gas tax transfers to municipalities by $1.5 billion to enable stable investments in core infrastructure and $1.3 billion per year to get cities moving with new, multi-year funding for transit. We will also invest in affordable housing and create 10,000 new rental units. Appoint a minister for urban affairs to speak for cities and towns at the cabinet table.

The NDP will also inject $9 million into natural disaster prevention and relief as Western Canada reels from one of its worst wildfire seasons on record and is committed to restoring $7 million in annual funding to a Joint Emergency Preparedness Program to bolster training and equipment against natural disasters. Funding will also provide for adding 2,500 new RCMP positions across the country.

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Quarterback Gideone Kremler, a Grade 9 super rookie, continued to build on his sensational preseason, throwing for 179 yards and three touchdowns.

Declann Michielin led the Rams in rushing with 134 yards on just 11 carries, followed by Manny Lopez with 68 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Gavin Cobb hauled in six receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Griffin Posynick scored on the Rams’ first offensive play, connecting with Gideone for a 40-yard touchdown strike.

Mike Olson had a breakout game, recording eight tackles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt

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Oliver Adam led the Spectrum Thunder senior boys football team to the program’s first-ever B.C. high school win, collecting five touchdowns in the first half of their 38-8 win over the Timberline Wolves on Friday.

Adam broke off for a long touchdown run during the Thunder’s first drive of the game.

“This is how we want to start games, coming out of the gate fast and getting points on the board,” said Thunder coach Ian Laxton.

With the win the Thunder are tied for first place in the five-team Tier II conference with the Howe Sound Sounders.

“I’m proud of these guys, they’ve worked hard to get there. We still have a long way to get where we want to be but to start the season with a win is always a good way to start,” Laxton said.

Adam’s other four touchdowns came on a punt return and pass receptions

“He’s a special kid,” Laxton said. “When the ball is in his hands we all feel good things will happen.”

Despite Adam’s standout game, the Thunder MVP of the week award went to Bartu Kayan. In addition to Kayan’s tenacious tackling throughout the game, including two quarterback sacks, Kayan also scored one of the Thunder’s touchdowns on a deep 30-yard pass down the sideline from quarterback Connor McKillop.

The senior Thunder’s next game is today (Oct. 16) at Spectrum versus the Eric Hamber Griffins. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m.

The Spectrum Thunder junior team visited Nanaimo District Islanders on Wednesday (results were past press time). Their next game is in Parksville against the Ballenas Whalers on Oct. 21. Last week the Ballenas defeated the junior Thunder 48-14 at Spectrum.

Grade 10 standout Nic Lockwood was the junior Thunder MVP of the week for his solid play on defence.

“[Lockwood] leads by example for us every week. He does whatever we ask of him without complaint. We appreciate his great attitude and work ethic” said junior coach Darren Vaux.

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Spectrum Thunder’s Bartu Kayan is the senior team’s MVP of the week, catching a touchdown pass in the 38-8 win over Timberline. Kayan also contributed on defence with two quarterback sacks among his many tackles.


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The Camosun Chargers men’s golf team is headed back to Chilliwack this week for the Canadian College National Championships.

The Chargers were in Chilliwack on Oct. 3-4 where they won the Pacific Western Athletic Association Golf tournament, finishing an astounding

54 strokes ahead of the next best team with a score of 2318. The University of the Fraser Valley was second with 2372 and UBC-Okanagan took bronze with 2414.

The Chargers returned to Chilliwack for nationals this week.

For the Chargers, the provincial title comes after three straight seasons of finishing second.

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and the margin of victory was the biggest I have seen,” said Chargers head coach John Randle.

Fifth-year Charger Brady Stead was named king

of the course, earning the PacWest individual title, the men’s player of the year award and a spot on the PacWest All-Star team. His four-tournament total was 572, followed by

second-place Connor O’Dell (UFV) at 576 and Steven Hayes (Douglas College) at 577.

“My goal at the beginning of every year at Camosun has been to win the individual

title, so it feels great to pull it off in my final year,” Stead said.

“Almost everything that I know about the golf swing I have learned from [coach Randle]. We worked

very hard my first few years on improving my golf swing and although I struggled a little in the past, John did not stop believing in me and I cannot thank him enough for that.”

Chargers riding PacWest gold at golf nationals

Saanich Fusion Football Club Maude Hunter’s Division 1 men continue their winning ways.

SFFC Maude Hunter’s tripped up Lakehill FC 3-1 for their second straight win. Cody Ackinclose, Leo Falzon and Cardin Davis scored for SFFC.

Head coach Steph Steiner said Friday night’s victory was a good team effort and he was happy to have most of his injured players back on the field, including SFFC captain Leo Falzon.

Falzon and Gord Elliot’s return to the starting lineup has given a spark to a sputtering offence that had trouble finding the back of the net. SFFC Maude Hunter’s are 2-0 with Falzon and Elliot in the starting lineup and were 1-1-1 when they were injured.

SFFC host Comox Valley United on Saturday at Tyndall Park, kick off 6 p.m.

The SFFC Premier women are hoping to get back in the winning column Saturday when they face a winless Gorge FC team. The Premier women play at Tyndall Park, kick off 8 p.m. right after the Division 1 men’s game.

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Saanich’s Annie Walters-Shumka scored a goal to remember on Saturday as the UVic Vikes clinched their 17th Canada West women’s field hockey title with a 1-0 shutout of the UBC Thunderbirds in Vancouver.

Walters-Shumka, a fourth-year Vikes defender from Claremont secondary, scored in the 20th minute of the game.

Vikes midfielder Jenna Dhillon (St. Michael’s University School) fired a pass to the wide-open Walters-Shumka from just outside UBC’s 23-metre line, who was able to slot it on the left post past T-bird goalie Rowan Harris.

Vikes goalkeeper Sheriden Goodmanson recorded the shutout, her first appearance of the regular season.

It’s an early-season clinch for the Vikes, who are 5-0-1 in the conference with two matches remaining.

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Orchestra conducted by Yariv Aloni presents the first concert of their 21st season with guest soloist Patricia

Kostek on clarinet, 8 p.m. at First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. Tickets are $20 adult; $15 senior/student; free admission for music students, and

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Evil Acres presents Slaughter House Extreme: The Final Cut and The Darkness Maze: Phobia Edition at 10375 Wilson Rd., North Saanich. Open 6:30 to 11 p.m. Oct.16, 17, 18, 22 to 30. Halloween Night (Oct. 31) 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets available at the gate, or at In Character Costume stores. Note: Intense, gory and graphic scenes. Not recommended for small children or the squeamish.

Saturday, Oct. 17Pumpkin Fest

every weekend until Halloween at Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Rd. Featuring live entertainment, face painting, kids games, hay rides, u-pick pumpkins, train rides, corn maze, playground, petting farm, children’s haunted house, fantastic seasonal displays and this year the new Cow Train. Cost is $10 per adult, $7 per child for one train ride ticket or one

corn maze ticket.Ghostly Walks –

Explore the haunted alleys and courtyards of downtown Victoria. These popular 90-minute walks take place every night. Halloween schedule runs Oct. 17 to Nov. 1, with tours nightly at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. starting from the lobby of the Bedford Regency Hotel, 1140 Government St. No reservations are needed. Call 384-6698 or check ghostlywalks.com for details.

Original Ghost Bus-tours – An annual favourite at Halloween for 20 years. These two-hour-long haunted coach tours are conducted by ghost expert John Adams for the Old Cemeteries Society and pass by the city’s most haunted places, including a stop to look for the famous Golf Course Ghost. Original Ghost Bus-tours take place on selected nights Oct. 17 to Oct. 30. Advance reservations required. ticketrocket.org.

Victoria Zombie

Walk – The walking dead set off from Centennial square at 3 p.m. and move down both Government and Douglas streets, ending at the historic Legislative Buildings.

Ghosts of Victoria Festival – an annual event running Oct. 17-31 featuring spooky activities throughout the city. The events are separately conducted by many groups at different locations. Find out more at discoverthepast.com.

Drop-in Family Storytime – Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Saanich Centennial branch. No registration required.

Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Four Mile Pub, 199 Island Hwy., View Royal. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Carol at 250-386-6670.

Sunday, Oct. 18Jazz Vespers – The

Maureen Washington Quartet will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Victoria, 5575 West Saanich Rd. Admission by donation.

Sooke Potholes Hike (guided adult hike for those 18 and older) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sooke Potholes Regional Park. Explore Sooke Potholes with a CRD Regional Parks naturalist. Wear sturdy shoes, pack a lunch and water. There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register as space is limited. Call 250-478-3344 by Oct. 16 for registration and meeting location details.

Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Frontrunners, 755 Goldstream Ave., Langford. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Rick at 250-478-7020.

Learn modern square dancing – Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Royal Oak Hall, 4516 West Saanich Rd. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Street – The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes you to hear and tell stories on the third Monday of each month from September through June (except in December when they meet on the second Monday of the month instead). Doors open at 7:15 p.m., stories start at 7:30 p.m. 1831 Fern St. (park on Begbie). Cost is $5 or $3 for students and includes tea and goodies. For more information, visitvictoriastory tellers.org or phone 250-477-7044.

Volkssport Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Registration 8:45 a.m.; walk 9 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.

Art Show and Sale by Goward House portrait painters runs until Oct. 28 at 2495 Arbutus Rd. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a preview

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The fall season for the Victoria Mendelssohn Choir runs on Mondays at 7 p.m., at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 3939 St. Peters Rd. (off Quadra Street) in Victoria. Music will be Melodies from the British Isles. Two concerts will be performed in January 2016. Membership fee: $100 per person.

Tuesday, Oct. 20Botany Night with

the Victoria Natural History Society, 7:30 p.m. at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House. Richard Winder will cover the taxonomy, life cycle and ecology of slime moulds, show how researchers are using them to explore a wide variety of natural phenomena, and help you gain a better appreciation for their diversity.

Drop-in Baby Time – For babies 0-15 months and their

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Volkssport Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Gail at 250-477-4472.

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Storytime – Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Nellie McClung branch, and from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Saanich Centennial branch. No registration required.

Drop-in Baby Time – For babies 0-15 months and their caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with

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The Victoria Historical Society presents “The Ella Family of Wentworth Villa” with Michael and Mark Hawkes at 7:30 p.m. at James Bay New Horizons, 230 Menzies St., Victoria. Contact us at www.victoriahistorical society.bc.ca.

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SALE OF Women’s Quality Wearable Art & Retro Clothing Sat., Oct. 17, 11am-2pm. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall 1110 Caledonia Ave., Victoria.

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ANNIVERSARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

PERSONALS

DISCREET CHAT for curious guys. Try FREE! Call 250-419-4634 or 800-550-0618.

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

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND. OPAL Ring, in Fair-fi eld area. Call (250)383-8487 to identify.

LOST STERLING Silver US Marine Core necklace, Sidney area. Great personal value. Reward. Dave (250)208-8580.

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Interior Heavy EquipmentOperator School. Real World

Tasks. Weekly start dates. GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have

experience? Need certifi cation proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or

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HELP WANTED

PHOTO STUDIO looking for experienced enthusiastic retir-ee looking for a few hrs/wk to work the offi ce & do promo fol-low-up. 250-217-3332.

ANNIVERSARIES

HELP WANTED

SAVE ON FOODSMEMORIAL CENTRE

is NOW HIRING for ourJANITORIAL TEAM!

Come join the crew! The season will be fi lled with exciting sports, con-certs and other events. ✱Hours vary from eve-ning to night and are event driven. ✱Position is part-time and on call. Must also, be bondable.

FAX RESUME TO: 250-220-7887 or email: [email protected]

Wichito Marine Services (pronounced Wikitow)

is a tug and barge company operating in

Clayoquot Sound.We are currently looking for

a Skipper, 60t minimum. Previous towing experience

and related marine experience required.

Please e-mail resume and covering letter to Steve Bernard at

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Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

VOLUNTEERS

GREATER VICTORIA Festival Society is looking for an Event Logistics Coordinator to work with board members to create and manage an exciting new event in Downtown Victoria. If you’re a demonstrated leader with an eye for detail who breathes organization, sched-ules and working to timelines. Initial commitment would be 2-4 hours per week, growing to 12 hours the month before the October event. Call 250-386-2269.

HABITAT FOR Humanity is looking for volunteer merchan-disers in their Victoria and Langford ReStores. The time commitment is 4 hours weekly. Habitat for Humanity mobilizes volunteers and community partners to help build af-fordable housing and pro-motes home ownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty. Call 250-386-2269.

ISLAND HEALTH is looking for volunteer ambassadors to visit newly admitted patients and to provide patients and their families with information and resources to assist them during the hospital stay. Times would be Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday from 8 am to 10 am. Call 250-386-2269.

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. Located in beautiful setting off the Gorge. Call 250-514-6223 or online: www.andreakober.comTake $20 off your second booked massage!

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Trager® Bodywork Restore restricted

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effective & deeply relaxing. Hot Stone MassagePenetrating heat from

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

AUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc

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NEED A MORTGAGE?Purchase, 2nd Mortgage,Refi nance, Equity Loans,Private Mortgage, Debt

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PETS

PET CARE SERVICES

DOG WALKING. $15-$20/hr for pack walk in Central Saa-nich area. Lic/Ins. Bondable, First Aid. (250)891-8963.

PETS

PUREBRED Springer Spaniel pups ready Nov 27 shots vet check 4 males 3 girls brown or black & white reserve now 250 478-5334 $850 ea [email protected]

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FRIENDLY FRANK

COMPUTER CARRIER on wheels, like new, $30. Call (250)721-0308.

CROCHET COTTON “Anne” 6 new balls, cost $50.94 mauve, $25. 250-383-5390.

ORIGINAL PAINTED pictures of the 4 Beatles, 35cmx45cm. $99. (250)477-5179.

SMALL TV, $20. 4 13” speak-ers, $35. Disc player, $19. Call (250)592-0947.

VINTAGE PICTURE- “Choir Boy” 20” oval frame, $99. Call (778)265-1615.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

GARAGE SALES

#5-895 ROYAL Oak Ave- (please do not park in the complex), Sat, Oct 17, 10-3:30. 2 Family Sale! Some new items, make good gifts, large sized party serving piec-es+ miscellaneous household items. New deluxe monopoly, new bocce balls+ other games.

HIGH QUADRA- 805 Rogers Way, Sat, Oct 17, 9-3pm. Tod-dler items, including toys, girl’s size 3 clothing, and CityElite Stroller; household misc, books, and records, jewelry and more. Quality things!

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MOBILITY SCOOTER- “Bruno Cub” 3 wheeled, hardly used, $600. Call (250)656-4267.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

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RENTALS

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PARKING SPACE near Lans-downe Camosun College. 3 min. walk to campus. Only $75/mo. Save $55/mo (or more for long-term). Chris, 250-595-0370.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

ACCESS TO water. Mature respectful quiet hygienic N/S. Bright 12x16 + ample closet ensuite. Sunny deck, 7 appl. $875+. N/P. (778)433-8822.

STORAGE

NEEDING STORAGE for a boat for the winter, 34’x8’w. Call Curtis, 250-634-2738.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES

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

CARS

2010 CHEVY Cobalt LT, 4 door, black, power everything, auto, A/C, less then 73,000km, $8,000 with full tank of gas! Call 250-634-8586.

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

SELL YOUR CAR FOR

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250-686-3933MOTORCYCLES

2006 VESPA LX50- as new, only 1,300 km, helmut includ-ed. $2000 obo. Call (250)477-4607.

2008 HONDA Motorcycle, 919 (red). Only 22,000 km. Just serviced. No drops. $4,900. Call (250)361-0052.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

AFFORDABLE, EFFICIENT bookkeeping or Payroll Servic-es avail. Call (250)858-5370.

CARPENTRY

ALLHOME Reno’s & Restora-tions: Kitchens, bath, addi-tions, re-modeling. We build custom homes. Decks, rail-ings & fences. 35 yrs experi-ence. General maintenance. Comm/Res. 250-213-7176.

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

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY- Interior fi nishing, weather proofi ng, decks, fencing, lami-nate fl oors. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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.

FENCING

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

GARDENING

20% OFF! Mowing, power rak-ing, hedge/shrub trim, clean-ups. Call (250)479-6495.

FALL CLEANUP Special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481


GARDENING

(250)208-8535. YARD & gar-den overgrown? Tree/hedge pruning. Leaf pickup Soil, mulch delivery 25yrs exp, Refs

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

- Landscaping- Fences & Decks

- Hedge & Tree Services- Pressure Washing

Free estimates * WCBwww.mowtime.ca

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

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

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding, painting & more. Senior’s discounts. Free estimates. 250-216-7502.

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


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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

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

Vinyl Siding CleaningRoof Sweep & De-MossingCarpentry * Yard Cleanup

Handyman RepairsFree Estimates

WCB Insured, BBB Certifi ed; Now accepting Visa/ MC

*Seniors Discounts*(778)433-9275

www.abbaexteriors.caLocally owned Family business

ALWAYS BRIGHT & Clean. Grand Xterior Cleaning. Re-pairs, Gutters, roofs windows, PWash, lights. 250-380-7778.

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.

RENO SPECIALIST- Carpen-try, drywall, plumbing, tiling electric. Kitchen & bath. 20yrs exp. Fully insured. Alain 250-744-8453. www.justrenoz.com

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.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

HAUL A WAY Clean & green. Junk & garbage removal. Free est. Fall disc. 778-350-5050

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

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST Carpenter&Sons. decks, fence Doors, windows, painting, dry-wall. Kitchen, bath, suites, Senior Disc. 250-217-8131.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108.

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

Done Right Moving $85/hr. A+ BBB. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. Penny 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.

HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607.

✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫(250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Interiors. Free Estimates.

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


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PLUMBING

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

UPHOLSTERY

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

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COME CLEAN WINDOWS.“Shining for You”. Fully in-sured. Free est. 250-881-6385 www.ComeCleanWindows.com

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

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES / TOTAL, OCTOBER 2014

NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, OCTOBER 2014

ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, OCTOBER 2014

MONTH TO DATE, OCT. 13/15 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

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Kendra WongBlack Press

With a number of large-scale residential developments currently being built throughout Greater Victoria, in the next few years many developers will be putting pre-sale condos up on the market.

Guy Crozier, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, said Victoria is at the beginning of a busy real estate cycle — one they believe is going to last for the next few years.

“What we’re starting to see is some of those pre-sales coming full swing,” he said.

Crozier said it’s a good time for potential home-buyers to start thinking about putting a downpayment on pre-sale condos.

“A lot of times you will lock in now a good price, or a price that you think is good now, and by the time your condo is built a year-and-a-half later, a lot of times the real estate market has moved and gone up. By the time you move in, it’s a really good deal.”

But there are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing pre-sale condos:

1. Ensure you’re not vulnerable to changing interest rates.

For example, if homeowners purchase a condo for $400,000 at a low interest rate, the price of that might be higher down the road when you move in, if interest rates have changed.

2. Understand what a strata is all about.

“Make sure you have a realtor and make sure you talk to them and find out as much as they can possibly teach you about stratas and what it will look like,” he said.

3. Look at what features and upgrades are available.

4. Go through developers disclosure statement.

“Know exactly what the building is going to look like and all the different components of the building,” he said.

5. Check out the neighbourhood ahead of time and look at the amenities that are there.

Crozier suggests popping into city hall and talking to staff in the zoning and planning departments

to see what developments are happening in the area, what amenities could be coming and reading the official community plan for the area.

“If you’re working with a realtor, get your realtor involved. They’ll give you good advice on how the strata works, what the neighbourhood is like, whether that’s a good price per square foot that the property is being sold at,”

he said, adding that the price per square foot will range between municipalities and floors.

Crozier said buying pre-sales is also good for parents who are thinking about becoming empty nesters.

“That’s another good aspect of pre-sales, they help you start to put a plan in place. It might be a two-, three- of four-year plan, but it’s a step in that direction,” he said.

Pre-sales help you put a plan in place

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With a number of large-scale residential developments currently being built throughout Greater Victoria, in the next few years many developers will be putting pre-sale condos up on the market.

Guy Crozier, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, said Victoria is at the beginning of a busy real estate cycle — one they believe is going to last for the next few years.

“What we’re starting to see is some of those pre-sales coming full swing,” he said.

Crozier said it’s a good time for potential home-buyers to start thinking about putting a downpayment on pre-sale condos.

“A lot of times you will lock in now a good price, or a price that you think is good now, and by the time your condo is built a year-and-a-half later, a lot of times the real estate market has moved and gone up. By the time you move in, it’s a really good deal.”

But there are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing pre-sale condos:

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For example, if homeowners purchase a condo for $400,000 at a low interest rate, the price of that might be higher down the road when you move in, if interest rates have changed.

2. Understand what a strata is all about.

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When Lise Anne Pierce arrived in Germany to help with the flood of refugees the country has been seeing, she was prepared for the worst. But one family stood out for a positive reason.

Last month, Pierce, a Saanich resident trained to deploy internationally during disaster situations by the Canadian Red Cross, jumped on a plane to Feldkirchen, a rural farming community located 10 kilometres east of Munich.

The town, bordered by Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic in the southeast corner of Germany, has recently seen an influx of refugees, causing the German Red Cross to call on countries for additional aid.

Pierce’s job was to help distribute 20,000 cots and blankets at the facility.

The family of five – a husband, wife, two kids and six-month-old baby – were among the hundreds of families who came to the centre daily.

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Pierce added the family will likely live with the brother in Frankfurt.

“It was a humbling experience to be on the ground and receiving refugees and listening to their stories of having travelled through five or six countries and pretty much any mode of transportation in order to get to safety,” she said, adding that a majority of refugees were from Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan and Iran.

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The Saanich Junior Braves start a busy week on Friday, hosting a home game against the Victoria Cougars at 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes Arena. On Saturday, the Braves travel to Kerry Park to take on the Islanders at 7:30 p.m. before heading to Nanaimo on Thursday, going head-to-head against the Buccaneers at 7:15 p.m. Next Friday, Oct. 23, the Braves are back on home ice, hosting the Westshore Wolves at Pearkes Arena at 6:30 p.m.

The Saanich Braves Midget Tier 1 team comes off a gold-medal win this past weekend at the Seafair Invitational Tournament in Richmond to take on the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Tier 1 team Sunday. The teams will hit the Q! Centre ice at 6:30 p.m. for the exhibition game. League play will get underway for local rep squads later this month.

This week finds a number of University of Victoria Vikes on the road, including soccer, rowing, basketball and field hockey squads.

Here at home, the men’s and women’s golf teams and the men’s and women’s rugby teams compete this week, with the Vikes golfers at Cordova Bay Golf Course Oct. 19 and 20 for the Vikes Shootout event.

On the rugby turf, the UVic men’s rugby team plays Friday, welcoming cross-town rivals the James Bay Athletics Association. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. at Centennial Stadium.

On the women’s side, the Vikes rugby team plays Sunday, hosting the University

of Alberta at 11:30 a.m. at Wallace Field.

The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams each play two games this weekend against Vancouver Island University. The athletes take to the court at PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence at Camosun’s Interurban Campus) Friday, at 6 p.m. for women’s games and 8 p.m. for men’s games. On Saturday, the local squads travel to VIU, with the women playing at 1 p.m. and the men at 3 p.m.

In high school football, Spectrum kicks off its regular season this Friday, hosting Eric Hamber at Spectrum at 2:30 p.m. Regular season play continues Thursday, when the Thunder hosts Earl Marriot at Spectrum at 3 p.m.

Mount Douglas’ Varsity Rams is the only Gordon Head team playing in week six, as the Junior Varsity squad has a bye. The senior Rams travel to South Delta to take on South Delta’s Varsity team at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. On Friday, Oct. 23 both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Rams host games against New Westminster, with Junior Varsity hitting the field at 12:30 p.m. and Varsity at 3 p.m.

It’s a big week for high school field

hockey. On Monday, in the competitive division, Reynolds faces Oak Bay and Mt. Douglas plays GNS at 3:30 p.m. while Lambrick plays SMUS at 4:30 p.m. In the developmental division, St.

Michaels University School battles Glenlyon Norfolk at 4:30 p.m., while Reynolds faces Oak Bay. All games are at UVic.

In developmental play Wednesday, GNS plays Reynolds and SMUS plays Oak Bay, both at 3:30 p.m. SMUS’ competitive squad will take on GNS at 4:30 p.m. while Oak Bay faces Mt. Doug, also at UVic.

Senior boys’ soccer continues strong Tuesday, with a number of games on the schedule. St. Andrews hosts Royal Bay at 3:30 p.m., while Reynolds visits SMUS at 3:45 p.m. Claremont visits Oak Bay for a 3:30 p.m. start, Spectrum hosts Parklands secondary at 3:30 p.m., Lambrick Park plays at Vic High at 3:45 p.m., and SMUS B takes on host Mt. Douglas at 3:30 p.m.

Saanich will host the region’s cross country runners this week with a Tuesday

meet at Beaver Lake. Events start at 3:30 p.m. for the younger runners, with the final event of the day for the senior boys beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Senior boys’ volleyball continues Wednesday, when the Spectrum, Mt. Douglas and Pacific Christian School all visit the Belmont Bulldogs. At Oak Bay High, Lambrick will take on the hosts, along with Stelly’s and Parklands, while Reynolds and Claremont visit Royal Bay. All matches start at 6 p.m.

Colin Gall is an athlete, avid sports fan and a Grade 11 student at Mount Douglas secondary.

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