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Victoria city council’s approval of the first protected bike lanes is just the beginning as they aim to build a network of bike lanes over the next three years.

However, the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition believes the Pandora Avenue lanes won’t get much use until a comprehensive grid is established.

Earlier this month, council unanimously voted in favour of creating the city’s first two-way protected bike lane on the north side of Pandora Avenue. A total of 44 parking spaces between Store and Cook streets will be removed to accommodate the lanes.

The project has an estimated price tag of $2.16 million and will connect to the Galloping Goose trail via the Johnson Street Bridge.

Mayor Lisa Helps said this is the first of many protected bike lanes, as the city hopes to create a new system throughout Victoria.

“It’s the first to come of a network in the city,” said Helps. “What we’re going to be doing in the next few months in the fall is engaging the public on what a separated bike network would look like in the downtown core. What are the main routes that need protection and what is the way to create a network that is utterly connected so that there are no gaps?”

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At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 6, the Victoria Police Department was called to the 1400-block of Dallas Road after a person walking along the shoreline discovered the body.

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“This new registration is a great tool for our community,” said VicPD Chief Constable Frank Elsner. “We’re committed to working on combatting bike theft in our community and this registry is a great step in that direction.”

Bike registration needs to be done in person. The form can be found at VicPD headquarters, 850 Caledonia Ave., the Esquimalt Public Safety Building, 500 Park Pl., or at any public event in which the VicPD is participating.

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ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 20 and ends Friday, Oct. 2 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.

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Having lost his mother to a two year battle with cancer, Rodney Carper understands the personal hardship of losing a loved one to the illness.

A military police officer with the Military Police Unit in Esquimalt, Carper, who is one of 21 riders on this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team, says it’s hard to imagine what a parent goes through when their child is sick, and hopes to raise money to help lessen the burden for families affected by cancer.

“I’ve known people in my life that have had cancer, and I have an eight-year-old son myself, and I don’t think I would be able to deal with that fact, if he ever had cancer,” Carper says. “So I would like to raise money, to do my part to raise enough money so hopefully we can find a cure so another parent doesn’t have to deal with this. That’s my biggest reason for wanting to do this.”

Childhood cancer hits close to home for Carper, who witnessed a friend’s child battle and survive the disease. Carper says he finds strength in the courage that children living with cancer have in their fight against the illness, and plans to use this as motivation in his own moments of weakness during the two-week Tour along the length of Vancouver Island.

“I have discovered, though, that as you do get older you get different pains,” Carper laughs, as he explains his training with the Tour so far. “But

no matter what pain you go through, I look at what a small child goes through every day of life living with cancer and if they can do that, I can do this.”

Speaking of an upcoming visit with fellow Tour riders to Camp Goodtimes, a camp for children affected by cancer organized by The Goodtimes Project and of which 20 per cent of net proceeds from the Tour de Rock benefits, Carper says

he is excited to meet the campers and their families but also uncertain about how it may affect him.

“I’m looking forward to that [but] I’m a little hesitant about it, you know, having to see children go through what they go through, I’m imagining it’s going

to take a toll on me,” he says.What Carper is looking forward to

is starting the 1,000-kilometre journey, which kicks off in Port Alice on Sept. 20 and ends in Victoria with a celebration in Spirit Square on Oct. 2.

“I’m actually looking forward to starting the ride and experiencing what the tour has to offer,” Carper says.

As for his experience so far, Carper says it’s been an enjoyable one.

“It’s been an awesome experience. The other riders that we have on our team are great people, they’re fun to be around, they’re positive, they work hard and they’ve all got outstanding reasons on why they want to do this.”

Read more about Carper’s journey by following his Facebook page, Tour de Rock Rod.

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Many hearts, one mind. That’s the slogan behind the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a two-week bicycle journey along the length of Vancouver Island to raise funds for the fight against childhood cancer.

Throughout the 1,000-kilometre, two-week ride, riders will make 122 stops in 27 communities including 46 schools. Since its inception in 1998, Tour de Rock has raised more than $20 million for the Canadian Cancer Society, with last year’s efforts totaling more than $1.1 million.

The 2015 team includes 21 riders, comprised of members from the RCMP, military police, municipal police, and a media rider.

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It’s again that time of the year when the city vibrates with the sound of accordion.

The ninth Victoria International Accordion Festival, organized by the BC

Accordion Society, started on Sunday with a concert in Beacon Hill Park and runs this week, ending with a free concert on July 19 at Market Square.

“We are so pleased to be able to present some of the world’s most recognized accordion soloists and ensembles, to our wonderful audience, here in Victoria,” said Jelena Milojevic, artistic director of the Victoria International Accordion Festival. “It’s always exciting to see new faces in our audience, and it’s getting younger and younger.”

One of the festival highlights is happening on

Friday, July 17, at the First United Metropolitan Church, starting at 8 p.m. This concert features Grayson Masefield from New Zealand, one of the world’s most accomplished accordionists;

the Accordion Orchestra Ugljevik from Bosnia presenting all the passion of Balkan music; the BC Accordion Orchestra and Rebecca Bracewell, this year’s Symphony Splash young soloist.

The rest of the weekend is filled with many activities, including the Victoria International Accordion Competition on July 18 and a closing concert at Market

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“We are so pleased to be able to present some of the world’s most recognized accordion soloists and ensembles, to our wonderful audience.”

- Jelena Milojevic

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New Zealand’s Grayson Masefield, one of the world’s most accomplished accordionists, plays at First United Metropolitan Church at 8 p.m. July 17.

The Ross Bay Villa Society is hosting a B.C. Confederation Day Grand Garden Party at the Ross

Bay Villa Historic House Museum, 1490 Fairfield Rd. on Sunday, July 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ross Bay Villa and the 144th anniversary of British Columbia joining Canada.

The event will feature guided tours of the restored interior of the house and a traditional Cream Tea will be served in the garden under the apple trees where visitors will also be entertained

by live music and can try their luck with Victorian Fairground Games. There will be heritage displays and information booths in the house and garden and The Old Cemeteries Society will be conducting tours of Ross Bay Cemetery during the afternoon.

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The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria invites artists, teachers and arts organizations to come together for the second annual Fall for the Arts Expo.

A chance to inform the public about services and activities, the expo takes place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Victoria College of Art, 1625 Bank St.

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According to a new survey by Pollara conducted for BMO’s annual debt report, British Columbians had an average of $99,834 in household debt in 2014, up more than 26

per cent from $79,089 in 2013.

According to the report, 58 per cent of B.C. households carry credit card debt despite the high interest

rates they charge. That’s well above the national average of 52 per cent. It found 44 per cent in B.C. have mortgages and 10 per cent have student loans.

Seventy-one per cent of B.C. respondents with household debt said they would be stressed if interest rates rose two points – significantly more than the national average of 64 per cent or 59 per cent of Albertans who said a two-point hike would be stressful.

This is a worrisome side effect of a prolonged period of low interest rates and a situation which could become worse if we continue to accumulate debt at this rate.

Rising household debt levels may be partly explained in some areas like Greater Victoria by rapidly rising home prices that spur buyers to take on larger mortgages.

Bank officials say an eventual rise in rates to normal levels is inevitable and families should stress-test their ability to withstand the increase and manage their finances in a higher rate environment.

Too many people are buying homes at prices that leave them barely able to cover the mortgage and associated household costs. Throw on an extra credit card or two and you could end up between a rock and a hard place when managing your debt.

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Heart-breaking crashWhile I and my neighbours in the

Gorge-Burnside area have sadly become accustomed over the years to hearing reports of serious traffic accidents on Gorge and Burnside Roads, the tragic accident at Gorge Road and Bridge Street on July 3 that took the life of taxi driver Mohamed Shariff Abdi was especially heart-breaking.

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Gordon PollardVictoria

Attack ads I find it alarming that this great

country’s prime minister feels so insecure.

In his uncertainty and desperation to win the next election, and disregarding the “Right Honourable” before his name, he shoots from the political gutter, characterizing his rivals in a manner more suited to a schoolyard bully than to a dignified leader.

Terry Huntington Victoria

Greek tragedy forged from myths

Trying to comprehend the complexities, trials and tribulations of modern-day Greece, as explained by politicians and pundits, brings memories of my Ancient History teacher, Mr. Joff Brown. He had a flair for the dramatic, when cramming all that fact and fiction about Greek tragedy and mythology into our eager little brains, those many decades ago at school in the UK.

Presently, the political leaders in the country that devised democracy seem to be flying too close to the sun, like Icarus with his waxen wings; they also seem doomed to be forever rolling that boulder uphill, like Sisyphus. While certain leaders of the Eurozone may believe they are reincarnations of King Midas, and everything they touch will turn to gold; they should perhaps focus their memories not on mythological times, but on what happened about 70 years ago.

Many European economies became grateful beneficiaries when the Marshall Plan was introduced by the USA in 1948, and they received help to rebuild the destruction caused by the Second World War. Then, following several months of negotiations in 1953, the London Debt Agreement relieved debts of the Federal Republic of Germany to several European nations as well as Canada, USA and others.

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wreaked such havoc, presently holds the purse-strings and the whip-hand dealing with Greece’s monetary problems. Trying to gain any understanding from pundits and politicians involved in the current negotiations reminds me of schoolboy days, when coming out of Mr. Brown’s class we used to say to each other: “It’s all Greek to me.”

Bernie SmithParksville

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It seems absolutely ludicrous that the public has to use our tax dollars, the Ombudsperson or anyone else to make someone own up to their part of the B.C. Health Ministry firing scandal.

They know who they are and what they did. There are very clear policies and procedures in place throughout and no other government office would have been allowed to act in such a manner or be so protected.

It is unbelievable that the premier is unaware of the facts and smacks of either her being the primary decision maker and others doing everything possible to cover it up or she’s covering for them. Either way it doesn’t serve us or give confidence that there is not a lot of other shady stuff going on.

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Miguelito Valdes plays at Music at the Inn tonight (July 15).

Described as one of Cuba’s most highly regarded trumpet players of his generation, Miguelito Valdes carries a rich history of performing with many of Cuba’s top performers, including the Cabaret Tropicana Orquesta, Pablo Milanes, Isaac Delgado, Mayito Rivera, Klimax, Chucho Valdes, and has participated in award-winning recordings such as La Rumba Soy Yo, which won a Latin Grammy in 2001.

In 2000, he began playing with Omara Portuondo (Diva singer of Buena Vista Social Club)

with whom he traveled around the world for six years. He has also played with important jazz musicians abroad, including Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, John Patitucci, Danilo Perez, Wayne Shorter, and many others.

Miguelito was part of the renownd orchestra Afro Cuban All Stars from 2009 until he joined the Canadian forces as part of the Naden Band in 2012.

Since making Victoria his home, he has become very involved in the local music scene.

Music at the Inn is at 7 p.m. at the English Inn, 429 Lampson St. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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She noted they hope to begin building the network over the next three years.

The Pandora route was chosen over another option which would have created a one-way protected bike lane on Johnson Street.

“You won’t necessarily see a flood of cyclists starting to use it because where does it go? You need connections,” said Edward Pullman, president of the coalition.

“Until we have a minimum grid or a comprehensive grid of protected bike lanes, that’s when we’re going to see a large increase. There’s no question we’ll see more people riding on the Pandora protected bike lane when it’s done, but we’re not going to see the full benefits of it until we have a minimum grid completed.”

Pullman said future protected lanes should connect to major employment and regional centres, such as the University of Victoria and Camosun College.

Wharf, Government, Vancouver or Cook streets could be strong contenders for the city’s next protected bike lanes, he added.

“Victoria is moving reasonably quickly and we’re hopeful that the rest of the region, like Saanich in particular, but also Oak Bay and Esquimalt will follow Victoria’s lead and begin looking at their own protected bike lane networks and how they can connect them to Victoria’s with the goal of large increases in cycling ridership in the next five to 10 years,” said Pullman.

Construction on the Pandora Avenue bike lane is expected to begin in the fall and could be finished in spring 2016.

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The Tide’s U18 boys finished 7th in their division while the Tsu-nami U18 girls, repre-senting both the south and north island, came home with a silver medal. During the first weekend of provincial competition at Burnaby Lake RFC, the Junior Tide program returned home with silver for the U15 boys, bronze for the U16 girls and a fifth-place for the U16 boys.

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What has become one of Victoria’s top annual attractions is ready to again sail into downtown for 10 days beginning July 17.

“I equate it to a circus themed cruise ship pulling into downtown to present 10 days of fun”, says executive director John Vickers of the Victoria International Buskers Festival Society. “This year’s lineup includes magicians, one of the top hula hoop performers in the world, acrobats, jugglers, we have a fire show act – it’s going to be amazing with truly amazing talent.”

The fifth edition of the free-to-attend Victoria International Buskers Festival will present professional street theatre performers from Sweden, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the U.S. and Canada.

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Returning from 2011 are Kalamazoo Michigan’s Aerial Angels along with Quebec City’s Les Vitamines, an acrobatic duo who participated in 2012. Also making a second festival appearance is Montreal’s Mat Velvet and Charlie Show who, like Les Vitamines, have performed with the Cirque du Soleil.

A majority of stage acts this year are performing in Victoria for the first time. They include the UK’s Lisa Lotte, recognized as one of the world’s top hula hoop performers and the English Gents, an Australian based duo considered to be one of the world’s top busker acts.

Vickers he is particularly enthused to see the English Gents attending. “I’ve been trying to book the English Gents to Victoria for the past five years and it’s great to see them finally make an appearance”, he says.

Also attending is Mr. Animation, a robotic act from Venice Beach, California which includes Michael Jackson dance impersonations.

The festival also celebrates local Francophone culture in Greater Victoria with a host of Francophone participants and a special Francophone themed show.

The festival presents stage performers who present hourly 40 minute shows at multiple stage locations on the waterfront, on Government Street and at the Bay Centre. They are complimented by buskers performing at street level busk stop locations along with an amplified music stage in lower Bastion Square where local musicians perform daily from 11am to 7pm. Tips to performers always welcomed and appreciated.

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GREAT SEATS and outstand-ing price for One Direction concert this Friday at BC Place. $300 for both. Tickets retail for $400 + fees. Section 216, Row P, seats 1,2. Call 250-595-0370. Offers!

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AUTOMOTIVE

FULL TIME body man needed.Must be ticketed or 3rd year apprentice. Ability to work quickly & ef ciently to produce quality repairs a must. Email: [email protected] orPh: 250-287-8258

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free nancing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com.

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For As-sistance: 1-844-453-5372.


MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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SELL IT IN 3 OR IT RUNS FOR FREE!*Place your private party automotive ad with us in one of our Greater Victoria papers for the next 3 weeks for only $30 or choose all 5 papers for $60. If your vehicle does not sell, call us and we'll run it again at no charge!*Private party only, cannot be combined with other discounts.

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

machine operator experience would be an asset

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

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time

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

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

• Must have own transportationAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour

Interested parties can email [email protected]

or drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL Transcriptionistsare in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com or [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DLC-S Mortgage Ltd.Purchase, 2nd Mortgage,

Debt consolidation,Equity Take Out, CHIP

Joe Singh, Mort. Splst.250-818-9636

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FREE ITEMS

FREE BROWN Recliner, (250)474-2748.

FREE: PATIO swing, good cond., 2 yrs old. You pick up. Call (250)478-3797.

FREE. SCREEN Door (one) and 2 closet doors. Call (250)881-8133.

FRIENDLY FRANK

DOUBLE BED- Mattress & box spring, near new cond. $99. Call (250)656-9917.

ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER, $30. RCA 5 disc changer, 2 speakers, $40. LG phone, $28. Call (250)592-0947.

WIND SURF Sail, $90. Doll, $9. Call 778-265-1615.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MOVING - DOWNSIZING. All household items for sale. For appointment, (250)595-3729.

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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

BARGAIN CONDOS - Salmon Heaven. Port Alice, Vancouver Island. From $50,000, furn/un-furn., 2 bd, 1 ba. (406)930-1451, or visit us online: www.eye-poppingsalmon.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. ware-house space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared wash-room. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.

SOOKE, FOR RENT OR LEASE - INDUSTRIAL LAND AND BUILDINGS on Sooke waterfront. Call 250-652-1043 for details.

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RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SOOKE, WORK Shed. 1349 sq.ft., high ceilings, double door access; 240 sq.ft. built-in cooler; 4890. sq.ft. concreted and gated yard. Contact Butler Bros. at 250-652-1680.

STORAGE

STORAGE- 10’x25’ space Ideal for boat, car or trailer, dry, very clean, 16’ ceilings. $160/mo. (250)656-8897.

SUITES, LOWER

FAIRFIELD- close to the Cook St Village & schools. Lrg 3 bdrm suite, W/D. $1350. Call (250)384-4925.

SOOKE, Lrg 1 Bdrm + den grnd oor suite, f/p, laundry room, storage. all incl, pets OK $850 n/s, n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337

WANTED TO RENT

SENIOR RETIRED quiet per-son, needs 1 bdrm on main level. $850 including utils. Call(778)440-5599.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO SERVICES

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

CARS

MERCEDES C230, 2002.2-door, blue, auto. 113,000 km, $6300. obo. 250-893-8727

We Buy Cars!Scrap Junk

Running or Not!Cars Trucks Vans$50 to $1000

FREE TOW AWAY250-686-3933

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1978 MERCEDES Benz 450SL Coupe- V8, gold exterior, red interior, no rust, accesso-ries work, 106,000 miles. $2200 obo. (250)721-4497.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

SPIK N’ Span - Cheerful cleaner. Excellent rates; senior discount. (778)432-3588.

CONCRETE & PLACING

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors dis-count. Call 250-386-7007.

DRYWALL

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

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.

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ELECTRICAL

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

FENCING

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

FURNITURE REFINISHING

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING

(250)208-8535. Landscaping Tree & hedge pruning, full yard clean-up, soil delivery, hauling. 25yrs experience.

(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.


GARDENING

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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

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

Vinyl Siding CleaningRoof Sweep & De-MossingCarpentry * Yard Cleanup

Handyman RepairsFree Estimates WCB Insured

*Seniors Discounts*(778)433-9275

www.abbaexteriors.ca

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


HAULING AND SALVAGE

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.HAUL A WAY Junk & garbage removal. Clean & green. Free quotes. Sr disc. 778-350-5050JUNK 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.JUNK REMOVAL. Fast ser-vice, fairly priced. Greater Vic-toria Services. 250-893-3064.PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.SAVE-A-LOT HAULINGFurniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

Refuse SamGarbage Removal

O.A.P RatesAttics, Basements,

Compost, Construction Clean up,

DemolitionFast & Friendly Service

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Call Craig or Mike250-216-5865

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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


& MOVING STORAGE

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

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

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

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. Free Est. Quality Interiors.

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

RED SEAL House Painter & Crew. 15% Senior’s Discount. [email protected] 250-882-0024.

PLUMBING

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


STUCCO/SIDING

THE STUCCOMAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free est. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TREE SERVICES

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

WINDOW CLEANING

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

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning, Gutters. Stores/malls. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

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.

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

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

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The Flag Shopflagshop.com822 Fort St. Victoria 250 383-3524 Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pmShare your pride! We carry a wide range of flags and banners as well as custom flags, custom banners, flag poles, tents/canopies, banner stands, promotional products and so much more.

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

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MORE THAN JUST SCREENS!

PNR Screens Ltd.

We Sell & Install Vinyl Windows,

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EST. 1958

Stage 1 - Water Conservation BylawIn effect May 1 to September 30Lawn watering is permitted two days per week as follows:Even numbered addresses may water Wednesday & Saturday from 4-10 am & 7-10 pmOdd numbered addresses may water Thursday & Sunday from 4-10 am & 7-10 pmNewly installed lawns (sod or seed) may be watered outside the permitted days detailed above by special permit only.

Watering of trees, flowers, shrubs & vegetable gardens is permitted as follows: Established trees, flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered any day and any time if watering is done by a hand-held container, a hose equipped with ashut-off nozzle, or a micro/drip irrigation system.

Established trees, flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered with a sprinkler any day from 4-10 am & 7-10 pm.For further information, please call 250.474.9684 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/water


Community Calendar

Wednesday, July 15

Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre.com/markets.

Music at the Inn. Miguelito and Friends perform at the English Inn, 429 Lampson St. 7 to 9 p.m. go to englishinnevents.com

Thursday, July 16Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town

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

Friday, July 17Concerts in the Park. West My Friend. Cameron

Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 18Summer Star Parties. Dominion Astrophysical

Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca.

Concerts in the Park. History of the Blues. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

The James Bay Market. Held each Saturday rain or shine, May 2 to Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of Menzies and Superior streets. Go to jamesbaymarket.com.

Sunday, July 19Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at Esquimalt

Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Hazel at 250-385-5439.

Concerts in the Park. Edie Dupont Trio. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

Breakwater Market. Each Sunday in July and August, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exception of Aug. 9. More info at jamesbaymarket.com.

Tuesday, July 21Memorial Park Music Fest featuring Virtual

Elvis. Memorial Park, Esquimalt, 6 p.m. Info: townshiparts.org.

Music at the Inn. Eric Harper performs Flamenco Acoustic Guitar at the English Inn, 429 Lampson St. 7 to 9 p.m. go to englishinnevents.com

Wednesday, July 22Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community

Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre.com/markets.

Music at the Inn. Black Angus performs Celtic Rock at the English Inn, 429 Lampson St. 7 to 9 p.m. go to englishinnevents.com

Thursday, July 23Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town

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


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