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Taking chargeOak Bay High grads help take Camosun to the hoop

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The Oak Bay High school junior girls basketball team is heating up the floor at the provincial tournament this week after a coach’s error nearly left them on the

sidelines.The girls received a precedent-setting reprieve

after last-minute negotiations Monday afternoon. The team was earlier disqualified from competing due to clerical errors made by coach Richard Fast. Fast omitted the girls’ uniform numbers and height in the registration which he sent in two days after the Jan. 15 deadline. He also sent the registration and late fees 10 days after the deadline.

B.C. School Sports basketball commissioner Brett Westcott said the team is allowed to play only because the host venue made accommodations.

“If the Langley Events Centre did not agree to go to 17 teams, they wouldn’t be playing,” Westcott said.

“This was not my idea.”Westcott said BCSS executive director Christine

Bradstock spoke to organizers at the Langley venue, who agreed to admit one more team into the tournament, as Nanaimo’s Dover Bay Dolphins were earlier selected to replace Oak Bay. An alternative punishment was agreed to, with Oak Bay High paying a $500 fine, which will go towards an athletic scholarship. The school also had to write a letter, admitting fault for the whole debacle.

“We wanted something significant to ensure teams make the registration deadline,” Westcott said, adding in the past three schools were disqualified due to late registration.

The current rules will be debated at the next AGM. School coaches will make the final decision to change or keep the current rules, not parents, said Westcott.

The Junior Girls Basketball Provincial Championships run Feb. 26 to March 1.

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$500 mea culpa allows team to compete

Christopher SunNews staff

Oak Bay is known for being calm and genteel, but a checkered history of scandals, sensational deaths and the occult lurks behind the tweed curtain.

Those stories will be the subject of three upcoming Discover the Past’s Discovery Walking Tour of Oak Bay, led by historian Kate Humble. Humble grew up in Oak Bay and returned recently after spending 10 years in England

and Toronto.“I want to focus on the history in

(Oak Bay) because it’s amazing,” she said. “There have been some incredibly interesting characters who used to live in Oak Bay.”

Francis Mawson Rattenbury, the architect behind the legislature building, the Empress and Vancouver Art Gallery, is one character Humble cited. Rattenbury, who also served on Oak Bay council, used to live in what is now Glenlyon Norfolk school on Beach Avenue. He designed the home and lived there with his wife and children until the late 1920s when he got involved with a

younger woman. He would eventually meet a tragic end when his second wife took on an 18-year-old lover.

“It was a huge scandal,” Humble said. “He had to leave Victoria.”

Humble said Oak Bay also has a connection to the sinking of the Titanic and that in the late 19th Century, spiritualism was widely embraced by all and meeting for seances

was all the rage.“This was a huge thing in Victoria,

absolutely enormous,” Humble said.

Walk reveals scandalous past

Christopher SunReportingSharon Tiffin/News staff

Historian Kate Humble, who will be leading a walking tour of Oak Bay, outside Glen Lyon Norfolk School built by Francis Mawson Rattenbury in 1898.

“There have been some incredibly interesting characters who used to live in Oak Bay.”

- Kate Humble

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Camosun Chargers basketball players Kelly Young, left, Aija Salvador and Emily Frame, Oak Bay High school grads, who will compete in the Pacific Western Athletics Association college basketball provincials today and tomorrow (Feb. 28 and March 1) at Douglas College in New Westminster.


Oak Bay will be well represented as three local girls compete at the Pacific Western Athletics Association college basketball provincials this weekend, in New Westminster.

Aija Salvador, Emily Frame and Kelly Young play for the Camosun College Chargers and are Oak Bay High school grads. Salvador has gone to provincials three times with the Chargers, is the team’s highest scorer and third highest in B.C. She is confident going into the tournament.

“This year we have the strongest and deepest team,” Salvador, 21, said. “The team worked hard and had a great season.”

The two teams Camosun is worried about are Squamish’s Quest University and Vancouver Island University. Camosun beat Quest in two of three matches this season and won one game out of three against Vancouver Island University. That win was last week.

“VIU, athletically they are big, but they’re not so deep,” said coach Brett Westcott. “(Their players) are older and

more experienced. They have two first year kids, while we have a team of 16, and nine are first years.”

The three Oak Bay girls knew each other in high school, but only Frame and Young played basketball together as Salvador is a bit older.

“I think Aija coached me once,” Young said.

Salvador, who also played soccer and softball competitively, said she was always a huge basketball fan.

“I would go home after school and watch every college and NBA game,” she said. “I would shoot hoops at night, it was my peaceful time.

“Some people read books, I played basketball.”

Both Frame and Young love the speed and adrenaline rush that comes with playing the sport.

“I like the competitive and team aspect of it,” Frame said. “I really like playing as it comes naturally to me and it’s a physically demanding sport.”

“I like how quick the sport is,” Young

said. “It’s high energy and it’s intense.”Young previously played soccer,

volleyball and field hockey, while Frame prefers outdoor activities, such as hiking and mountain biking.

As for school, Salvador is planning to get into the electrical program, Frame is still exploring as she takes general study courses and Young is pursuing nursing.

The girls credit Oak Bay High school coach Rob Kinnear for inspiring and pushing them to do well in basketball.

“Although all three of us never actually played together before, we feel bonded because of the coach, Mr. Kinnear,” Young said.

“Mr. Kinnear is very important to us,” Salvador added.

The Camosun coach also had kind words for his high school counterpart.

“Rob Kinnear does a good job with the kids at Oak Bay,” Westcott said.

The Pacific Western Athletics provincials (PACWest) is Feb. 27 to March 1. The games can be watched online at sportscanada.tv/pacwest.

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A public hearing on the Clive apartment building redevelopment will be held on March 11, at 7 p.m. in the Monterey Centre’s Garry Oak room.

Clive owner Nicole Roberts is proposing to replace the existing eight-unit apartment building with a with a 17-unit one. She is also seeking a parking variance from the required 39 to 17.

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B.C. teachers will vote on another mandate to strike March 4-6, B.C. Teachers’ Fed-eration president Jim Iker said Tuesday.

“Unreasonable proposals” from the province’s negotiating team include wage increases lower than what other public sector unions have received, and a continued refusal to put class size and special needs sup-port limits back into the con-tract, Iker told a news confer-ence in Vancouver.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said wage negotia-tions “have to start somewhere” and after a year of bargaining, the BCTF has yet to present a wage demand. He declined to provide specifics of the govern-ment offer, but said classroom conditions are on the negotiat-ing table.

“Clearly we’re at the table with class size and composition,”

Fassbender said. “Our negotiators pre-sented a package of proposals. We are still waiting to see the full proposal, includ-ing the wages, from the BCTF.”

Iker confirmed the union has not yet made a wage pro-posal, after a year of negotiations to replace a contract that expired in June 2013. The union described the government’s offer as a 0.5 per cent increase on ratification, not retroactive to the past year, mak-ing three years with no increase.

“The proposal is followed by another zero for 2014-15 school year and then various ones and point fives over the next four years,” the BCTF said in a state-ment.

Iker said any strike action would be phased in, and would not immediately include forcing teachers to stop extra-curricu-

lar volunteer work, withholding report cards or walking off the job.

Peter Cameron, appointed last year as chief negotiator for B.C.’s 60 school boards, said Tues-day he is surprised the union is going to a strike vote without tabling its complete position. There have been

hints at the bargaining table that the BCTF has an “extreme” wage demand, he said.

Cameron said the BCTF has characterized the public school system as being in “free fall,” when in fact completion rates have improved over the 12 years when class size and support have been in dispute.

“The graduation rate for spe-cial needs kids, for aboriginal kids, has gone up dramatically since 2001,” Cameron said.

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Teachers to take strike vote

B.C. Teachers' Federation president Jim Iker.

Several hundred people were expected to attend a rally Wednesday honouring the victims of last week’s violence in the Ukraine.

The rally, outside Victoria City Hall, was a ser-vice of remembrance and to declare support for anti-government demonstrators in Kiev, where a bloody confrontation with police last Thursday left more than 80 dead.

Rally spokesperson Laura Walsh said the event involved prayer, the lighting of candles and speeches from leaders of the local Victoria Ukrai-

nian community.The event was sponsored by several local Ukrai-

nian groups and co-ordinated by the Ukrainian Cultural Centre.

More than 1.2 million Canadians claim Ukrainian heritage – several hundred in Greater Victoria – the largest number outside the boundaries of the former Soviet Union.

Rallies were held last weekend in seven Cana-dian cities. Observances were also held in Ukrai-nian churches.

Rally marks Ukrainian struggle

Winners of next November’s local elections will serve four

years on councils and school boards.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said Tuesday she will introduce legislation shortly to extend local government terms from three years to four.

The change is to take effect in time for elections next fall.

Oakes said the change comes after the Union of B.C. Municipalities supported it at their convention last September.

The issue has been debated many times and has been divisive over the years, with some rural politicians arguing against

extending the commitment for jobs with little pay.

The change would mean the next municipal election would be held in 2018, on a schedule that follows provincial elections by one year.

Oakes said there was no intent to avoid having both elections at the same time, and she is acting in response to the UBCM’s vote to go ahead.

Asked if the legislation would include a “Rob Ford clause” to remove politicians who misbehave while in office, Oakes said the ministry is examining changes to the oath of office to “provide more tools” to deal with such situations.

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Council terms on the rise

UVic biz schoolcracks top 50

UVic’s Gustavson School of Business ranks 49th among North American busi-ness schools, in the recent listing by Quac-quarelli Symonds Limited. Gustavson placed 12th among Canadian schools overall.

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Vic Horticulture hosts fruit chat

The Victoria Horti-culture Society wel-comes the owners of Fruit Trees and More, a North Saanich-based propagation nursery, to speak at its March meeting.

Bob and Verna Duncan will speak to growing stone fruit – apricots to cherries.

The meeting is March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Garth Homer Centre (813 Darwin Ave.).

A pre-meeting work-shop on building and amending soils is at 6:30 p.m.

Visit vichortsociety.org for information.

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The electric vehicle charging stations at Oak Bay municipal hall will remain free to use with a 30 minute charging limit, at least for now.

Council voted last Monday to keep the status quo, following director of engineering David Marshall’s recommendation that no changes be made until fall so more information can be gathered about what other municipalities in the region are doing.

Municipal staff has been fielding complaints from electric car owners that the 30 minute charging limit is too short, while others are complaining that the electricity should not be given away for free, at a cost to taxpayers.

“The initial intent (of the 30 minute limit) is to allow people to top up their vehicle while shopping in the village. Not to fully charge their car, “Marshall said.

“Everywhere is making the power free to access and we can’t charge for electricity,”

The municipality cannot charge for power as it is illegal

to “resell electricity” under the Utilities Commission Act. Charging users would have to be labelled as a parking fee to recoup installation, maintenance and operational costs, Marshall said.

The two charging stations, located in the municipal hall parking lot, were installed in March 2013 for $10,605, with 75 per cent of the cost covered by the province.

By Jan. 29, the stations had been used 210 times, for a total of 483 hours and 15

minutes, and used 1774 kw/h of electricity, costing $177.

A $10 card from AddEnergie Technologies or a credit card is required to access the free electricity. The company has a five year contract to provide realtime usage data to Oak Bay for free until March 31, 2018. An annual fee of $540 will be billed to the municipality after that.

Should Oak Bay start charging users, funds collected will be split 50-50 between the two.

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Residents get charged up over free electricity

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Oak Bay Beach Hotel Manager Michelle Le Sage and Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen with the electric car charging station when it opened last year.

The Corporation of the District of Oak BayNotice of Public HeariNg

Notice is hereby given that all persons who deem their interest in property affected by the following bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions to Oak Bay Municipal Council on the matters contained therein at a Public Hearing to be held in the Garry Oak Room, Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 4606, Ninety-Second Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2014This Bylaw will create a new zone called RM-3HD – High Density Three Storey Multiple Dwellings Use, which will be applied to the lands described as Lots 10 and 11, Section 69, Victoria District, Plan 1156 (2280 Oak Bay Avenue/1510 Clive Drive) (see sketch below). If adopted, this Bylaw will permit the development of a three storey, 17 unit residential building.

Bylaw No. 4607, The Clive Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw, 2014Depending on the outcome of the above-described Zoning Bylaw amendment, this Bylaw will authorize the execution of a housing agreement in relation to The Clive redevelopment with respect to ensuring the provision of rental units only and ensuring there are no restrictions on rental to families.

Development PermitThrough the development permit process, and depending on the outcome of the consideration of the above-described bylaws along with a companion amendment to the Parking Facilities Bylaw, a number of variances would be required to allow the precise development contemplated by the applicant to proceed. Those variances are summarized as follows:

Parking Facilities Bylaw Required Proposed VarianceParking Spaces Required 39 spaces 17 spaces 22 spacesZoning Bylaw Required Proposed VarianceMinimum front lot line setback 9.14 m 4.78 m 4.36 mMinimum rear lot line setback 9.14 m 3.35 m 5.79 mMinimum interior side lot line setback 6.00 m 2.21 m 3.79 mMinimum exterior side lot line setback 9.14 m 2.88 m 6.26 m

Copies of the bylaws, plans and all relevant background material which has been considered by Council may be inspected prior to the Public Hearing between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from February 26 to March 11, 2014 inclusive, at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Loranne Hilton Municipal Clerk

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OUR VIEW

No advantage to longer terms

This week’s announced increase to term lengths for municipal politicians and school trustees smacks of politicians helping their own.

We see few benefits to moving civic elections to every four years from three, other than better alignment with provincial and federal elections.

The majority of work done at a local level is undertaken by municipal staff as it is – not elected officials.

That said, the province’s main justification for the change – “It provides opportunities for local government officials to understand their projects and to carry them through” – doesn’t jibe with the reality of local government.

When a decision of this magnitude is made with no public consultation, we’re left wondering who this change truly benefits. And if it’s not the average B.C. resident, the province made the wrong decision.

This move chips away at our democratic rights. Currently, the only power we have to formally pass judgment on our elected officials is an election.

By having votes less frequently, we’re losing opportunities to hold our local politicians accountable for the decisions they make.

While the extra-curricular behaviour of Mayor Rob Ford may be an extreme example, it has left many Torontonians wondering what powers the public has to remove him from office.

The silver lining with B.C.’s latest announcement is a promise to study legislative amendments that would make booting problem politicians more feasible.

It’s no secret public engagement in municipal politics is low and voter turnout abysmal. Many communities also struggle to find quality municipal candidates. We fear this change will exacerbate both problems. A lot can change in four long years. We don’t want to see good would-be politicians deterred by the time commitment of working a low-paying, largely thankless job.

The only people we’ve seen advocating for extending the term are politicians themselves, not the public. That’s a sign most British Columbians have been, at the very least, content with the status quo.

If it ain’t broke, why fix it?

YOUR VIEW

Re: Amalgamation would solve woes of the tradespeople (Letters, Feb. 21)

The concerns expressed by the contractor are actually a good example of why amalgamation is not needed. As he noted, Saanich has a great system for booking inspectors, while other municipalities are struggling to have an efficient system.

The need is therefore not to amalgamate, which would increase the tax burdens on citizens, but to expect better provisions of services from our municipalities. After all, if Saanich can do it, so can Oak Bay or Victoria. Bringing the faulty programs from other areas will reduce the overall quality of those systems that have been perfected by competent jurisdictions.

On the matter of building codes, if citizens are upset that some houses need rain screens and others do not, there is no reason why the affected homeowners could not apply to their municipalities to make the mandatory changes. With amalgamation, citizens would be forced into costly renovations as requirements could become the same across the Capital Region. That simply is not fair.

Yes, having multiple codes makes things confusing for some, but it

adds to the overall characteristics of each municipality. North Saanich would not be the same with streetlights to lose the stars in. Oak Bay would not feel the same if an amalgamated government decided to cull the deer.

Let’s ask better of our municipal councils rather than giving up the feel of our communities.

Emma KirkpatrickSaanich

Greater penalties neededfor distracted drivers

Since distracted driving is deemed as dangerous as impaired driving, it is commendable that police are stepping up efforts to nab people who are using hand-held communication devices while driving.

Unfortunately, these efforts are proving to be in vain, because the punishment does not fit the crime. After all, the police do not issue $167 tickets to impaired drivers then send them driving off on their merry way.

Accordingly, the penalty for drivers caught talking on a cellphone or texting should be a choice of either having their communication device seized or their driver’s licence suspended

for 24 hours. I am certain that the prevalence of drivers ignoring the law would then diminish considerably.

Darryl GreenSaanich

Reader questionsB.C. Liberals’ math

After hearing, ad nauseam, the Liberals trumpet their “boring, balanced budget,” I have a question about just how balanced it actually is.

If the Liberals had to add $3 million to the debt, it seems to me the budget had a $3 million deficit. Of course, that is just just me doing my sums the way I was taught in grade school. Probably the Liberals have some super mathematics equation that explains how adding $3 million to the debt isn’t actually a deficit budget.

Maybe they think that if they say “balanced” enough times we won’t question the $3 million bump to the debt?

Salome WatersSaanich

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Don’t sacrifice our uniqueness


From First Nations in BC to Vikings from Scandinavia, some of the world’s most fascinating peoples and places are featured this spring and summer at the Royal BC Museum.

VikingsThe museum welcomes the much-an-

ticipated exhibition Vikings: Lives Beyond the Legends May 16 to Nov. 11, featuring hundreds of rare Norse artifacts, including jewellery, swords, axes and clothing. Challen-ging commonly held beliefs about the Vikings, the exhibition offers insights into domestic life, death rituals, mythology, the symbolism of their ships and more.

Fun, interactive learning tools for all ages include � lms, audio sagas and traditional board games. Learn how to dress a Viking, about boat burial archaeol-ogy, cosmology, how to build a Viking boat, the runic alphabet and much more!

A host of complement-ary programming is planned, some in partnership

with the University of Victoria. Family-friendly activities include The Vikings are Here, a mar-ket re-creation from the Society for Creative Anachronism and a Night at the Museum Sleepover, plus � ve-day Vikings summer camps in July and August.

For adults, there’s Night Shift, with re-enac-tors, displays, music, food, a bar and a series of fascinating lectures.

Our Living Languages Turning closer to home, Our Living Lan-

guages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC is pre-sented in partnership with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council.

Through dynamic video and audio cre-ated by the Council’s network of artists

and cultural experts, Our Living Languages presents the stories,

voices and perspectives of the community champions work-ing to ensure the vitality of the 34 indigenous languages in BC.

Complementing the exhibit will be 13 short � lms related

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guage audio map of BC and area exploring the disruption of First Peoples languages. Learn a greeting in First Nations languages and in the cradleboard theatre, nestle into a woven basket cocooned by women’s voices sing-ing lullabies and telling stories – in their own languages – for full immersion effect.

Don’t Miss EventsNature and photography buffs will want

to visit the museum before April 6, the closing date for the hugely popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013. Related events still to come include a lecture with conservation photographer Garth Lenz, March 13 and for kids, the Young Photographer Contest ends March 14.

Coming up this summer is Festivals on the Plaza at the Royal BC Museum precinct, for the � rst time, a venue for Victoria International Buskers Festival and the Chalk Art Festival. Free activities are also planned for Astronomy Day and the Aboriginal Festival.

All this and much more awaits at the Royal BC Museum this spring and summer – come explore! The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from May 23 to Sept. 27. See What’s On at www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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Coming EventsHere’s a selection of the many events at the Royal BC Museum. Check back often at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca to see what’s new!March 5 – Live @ Lunch: Aliens Among Us, with author Alex Van TolMarch 13 – Wildlife Photographer Lecture: Garth LenzMarch 14 – Closing of the Young Photographer Contest.March 21 – Family History with your Family, at BC Archives.March 27 – SWAP Café: Will we learn to love novel ecosystems?March 28 to April 1 – April Fool’s Weekend Scavenger Hunt.March 30 – Wonder Sunday: SoundsApril 6 – Last day to see Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibitionApril 2 – Live @ Lunch: Into the WildApril 13 – BC Archives lecture: Without Justice: Two Victorian-Era Unsolved MurdersApril 27 – Wonder Sunday: MeadowsMay 2 – South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair May 3 – Astronomy Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.May 7 – Live@Lunch: Museums at the Crossroads: Cultural Institutions in a Time of Challenge and ChangeMay 17 – Vikings exhibition opens.May 23 – SWAP Café: Komagata Maru documentary Continuous JourneysMay 25 – Wonder Sunday: MuseumsMay 29 – Viking Feature Lecture, Part 1May 31 – Night at the Museum Family Sleepover: VikingsJune 1 to Sept. 2 – Helmcken House and St Ann’s Schoolhouse open for summer, 12 to 4 p.m.June 2 to 20 – Course: Life and Death in the Viking World, with UVic, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.June 13 – Vikings and CanadaJune 19 to 21 – Aboriginal FestivalJune 21 – Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC opensJuly 1 – Canada Day Old-Time Penny Carnival, 1 to 3 p.m.Aug. 9 – Night Shift: Vikings!Aug. 9 & 10 – The Vikings Are Here, recreated Viking marketplaceAug. 21 – Vikings Gallery TourSept. 9 – Vikings Feature Lecture Part 2 Sept. 28 – Wonder Sunday: Vikings

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Learn how to layer like a Viking, beginning May 16. The forest of poles for Our Living Languages exhibition (right), opening June 21.

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To prepare for the tour, Humble spent hours researching at the B.C. Museum and Oak Bay archives, reading old newspapers, going through microfiche and on the Internet.

The 1999 Oak Bay High school graduate has a PhD in history, specializing in medieval history. She worked at the Arms and Armoury Museum in England before returning home.

The Oak Bay walking tours are 90 minutes long and takes place on March 1 at 2 p.m., May 3 at 2 p.m. and May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Adults $15, students and seniors $13, cash only. Meet 15 minutes prior at Oak Bay Avenue and York Place.

Humble said if the walk proves popular, more will be added.

Find more about other walks, including one exploring the Uplands on March 15, go to [email protected]

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Leadership Victoria hands out 10th annual awards

Several of Greater Victoria’s “extraordinary lead-ers” earned top honours from Leadership Victoria Wednes-day night.

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• Rotary Community Leader-ship Awards – Gordy Dodd and Cindy Moyer. The award rec-ognizes community leaders who meet the Rotary test of the highest levels of ethical behaviour and com-munity leadership benefit.

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• Victoria Foundation Commu-nity Leadership Award – Cridge Centre for the Family. The award recognizes an organi-zation that is building com-munity capacity and achiev-ing positive change.

• United Way of Greater Victo-ria Award for Collaboration and Partnership – Kelly Greenwell. The award recognizes an indi-vidual leader in a non-profit organization.

• Royal Roads University Leadership Excellence through Coaching and Mentoring Award – Tammy Dewar. The award recognizes long-term and outstanding service in com-munity leadership roles that specifically focus on coaching and/or mentoring.

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Jack Lohman, the CEO of the Royal B.C. Museum and author of Museums at the Crossroads?, a collection of essays examining the role of the cultural institu-tions, is one of them.

“Part of my job is run-ning a museum, but you also spend a lot of your time think-ing,” Lohman says, on the phone from an engagement in Ottawa. “You meet people, you look at objects and you think about the opportunities and the potential. This is about those sorts of choices that come out of that sort of thinking. Nothing beats writing things down. You start having to articulate where you want to go.”

Lohman is optimistic about that destination, buoyed by the company of museum directors in B.C. who share his vision for partnership and col-laboration. The book, written largely during his time spent traveling, also provided an opportunity to put Canadian museums in context with the rest of the world and their value in terms of the edu-cational health of the country.

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When Lohman first came to the museum from his post as director of the Museum of London lead a $40-million redevelopment in 2012, he was taken aback by the volume of collections at RBCM, far from working to their full potential for the museum, he says. Collections such as 1,200 works by Emily Carr, as well as her writings and sketch books – none of which were on display – and a massive, five-million-piece photographic collection, are among its little-known marvels.

“What I’m doing immediately is getting them out working for us. They’re going to London. They’re going to the (Art Gallery of Ontario) in Toronto. Tokyo. Quebec. We’re going to build an Emily Carr gallery. It’s ridiculous with that collec-tion we’ve got nothing on display.”

With more than seven million objects, Lohman believes it to be the largest museum in Canada and he has yet to be proven wrong.

“It has the opportunities with its stories to have an impact.”

Lohman’s stories, informed by his work as a professor in museum design at the Bergen National Academy of the Arts in Norway and time spent at the helm of the National Museum in Warsaw, and Iziko Museums of Cape Town before London and Victoria, are aimed at an audi-ence just as diverse.

He penned the essays with opinion formers, foreign policy makers, those interested in issues of cultural restitution, relationships with First Nations, and history enthusiasts in general in mind.

“To understand the bigger picture of why his-tory is important and what it does for us and our identity and memory,” he says.

Writing is a natural fit for Lohman, who delights in the study of literature as a means of gathering greater cultural understanding and hap-pens to speak more than 10 languages himself.

“I did count 12 at one point, but my Arabic isn’t really what it was.”

He’s fascinated by Canada’s bilingualism, but wishes more people would take an interest in the First Nations languages of our country. For that reason he plans to learn Inuktitut in time to coin-cide with an exhibit at the RBCM in June. With such a demanding position, there is one place where Lohman consistently finds the time for his linguistic endeavours.

“I find actually being in the airplane very use-ful space for thinking and for sketching out ideas. Quite a lot of the most innovative thoughts I’ve had are always 30,000 feet up in the air, looking down on the planet from above.”

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To prepare for the tour, Humble spent hours researching at the B.C. Museum and Oak Bay archives, reading old newspapers, going through microfiche and on the Internet.

The 1999 Oak Bay High school graduate has a PhD in history, specializing in medieval history. She worked at the Arms and Armoury Museum in England before returning home.

The Oak Bay walking tours are 90 minutes long and takes place on March 1 at 2 p.m., May 3 at 2 p.m. and May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Adults $15, students and seniors $13, cash only. Meet 15 minutes prior at Oak Bay Avenue and York Place.

Humble said if the walk proves popular, more will be added.

Find more about other walks, including one exploring the Uplands on March 15, go to [email protected]

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Leadership Victoria hands out 10th annual awards

Several of Greater Victoria’s “extraordinary lead-ers” earned top honours from Leadership Victoria Wednes-day night.

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big of a deal and flights are the perfect opportu-nity to write books.

Jack Lohman, the CEO of the Royal B.C. Museum and author of Museums at the Crossroads?, a collection of essays examining the role of the cultural institu-tions, is one of them.

“Part of my job is run-ning a museum, but you also spend a lot of your time think-ing,” Lohman says, on the phone from an engagement in Ottawa. “You meet people, you look at objects and you think about the opportunities and the potential. This is about those sorts of choices that come out of that sort of thinking. Nothing beats writing things down. You start having to articulate where you want to go.”

Lohman is optimistic about that destination, buoyed by the company of museum directors in B.C. who share his vision for partnership and col-laboration. The book, written largely during his time spent traveling, also provided an opportunity to put Canadian museums in context with the rest of the world and their value in terms of the edu-cational health of the country.

“I take on projects that have the potential to advance the rest of the world, or in some way shape the world. We feel the RBCM is one of those rare treasures, not only because of its size, but it’s also the scope and the depth that make this such an immensely interesting, fascinating project.”

When Lohman first came to the museum from his post as director of the Museum of London lead a $40-million redevelopment in 2012, he was taken aback by the volume of collections at RBCM, far from working to their full potential for the museum, he says. Collections such as 1,200 works by Emily Carr, as well as her writings and sketch books – none of which were on display – and a massive, five-million-piece photographic collection, are among its little-known marvels.

“What I’m doing immediately is getting them out working for us. They’re going to London. They’re going to the (Art Gallery of Ontario) in Toronto. Tokyo. Quebec. We’re going to build an Emily Carr gallery. It’s ridiculous with that collec-tion we’ve got nothing on display.”

With more than seven million objects, Lohman believes it to be the largest museum in Canada and he has yet to be proven wrong.

“It has the opportunities with its stories to have an impact.”

Lohman’s stories, informed by his work as a professor in museum design at the Bergen National Academy of the Arts in Norway and time spent at the helm of the National Museum in Warsaw, and Iziko Museums of Cape Town before London and Victoria, are aimed at an audi-ence just as diverse.

He penned the essays with opinion formers, foreign policy makers, those interested in issues of cultural restitution, relationships with First Nations, and history enthusiasts in general in mind.

“To understand the bigger picture of why his-tory is important and what it does for us and our identity and memory,” he says.

Writing is a natural fit for Lohman, who delights in the study of literature as a means of gathering greater cultural understanding and hap-pens to speak more than 10 languages himself.

“I did count 12 at one point, but my Arabic isn’t really what it was.”

He’s fascinated by Canada’s bilingualism, but wishes more people would take an interest in the First Nations languages of our country. For that reason he plans to learn Inuktitut in time to coin-cide with an exhibit at the RBCM in June. With such a demanding position, there is one place where Lohman consistently finds the time for his linguistic endeavours.

“I find actually being in the airplane very use-ful space for thinking and for sketching out ideas. Quite a lot of the most innovative thoughts I’ve had are always 30,000 feet up in the air, looking down on the planet from above.”

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Volvo is hitching some of its revival hopes to a wag-on – the 2015 Volvo V60 Sportswagon.Its grille is clearly all-Volvo but those typically boxy looks that characterized the make from your dad’s day are gone. In looks it’s a design variation of the S60 sedan and it will be a welcome sight for loyalists of the Swedish brand, hav-ing witnessed the demise here of the V50 and midsize V70 wagons. The wagon was featured recently along with the S60 and XC60 crossover at a launch event in the Nevada desert.The Volvo execs present proudly talked about their new Drive-E powertrains, developed thanks to the megabucks available now that the company is owned by the Chinese Geely Auto-motive. Ford ownership may now be retreating in Volvo’s rearview mirror but it is still beholden to the US manu-facturer for the platforms upon which these three 2015 models ride. That will change later this year when the full-size XC90 crossover is set to sit atop Volvo’s so-called Scalable Product Architecture platform.Model year 2014 saw a refresh of all three midsize Volvo models showing in the desert so this was truly about the new engines. The Drive-E family of gas, diesel and hybrid (the latter not yet, but soon) engines are built around a single, 2.0-litre four-cylinder powerplant. It’s a brave gamble, worthy of Vegas, when you ponder the XC90 relying on such a small engine. Asked if this were a safe bet, the Swedes just smiled and promised

the performance of the four-cylinder configuration will equal their big brothers by using such technologies as direct fuel injection, tur-bocharging, supercharging and . . . electrification.Here in the Great White North, just the two gas engines will be offered initially – the new turbo-charged T5 pumps out 240 horsepower, while the turbo’ed and supercharged T6 adds another 62 horses. For now, only that pair of four-cylinder Drive-E gaso-line engines will initially be offered in Canada. The base front-wheel-drive V60 T5, with a new eight-speed automatic trans-mission, will set you back $39,800. Volvos have never been cheap. The other three Sportswagons will continue to use existing power-plants, six-speed automatic transmissions and Haldex all-wheel-drive systems.However, I got much more seat time in the V60 and S60 (S60 with T5 $37,750. T6 $42,850), taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Valley of Fire state park and Red Rock Canyon. The T5-equipped wagon is a smooth operator in perfor-

mance and ride. And while you won’t burn rubber at the green light, it will take off when necessary . . . not that we got any chance to pass in the low speed limit state park. Volvo says it will hit 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds if given the lead foot treat-ment. (The T6 in sedan tells a slightly racier story. OK, maybe I’m exaggerating but only a little and I look forward pressing the pedal to the metal where I can legally do so.)The T5 fuel economy ratings fare well in comparison with the market competi-tion – 9.4/6.3/8.1 L/100km (city/hwy/combined). These numbers are squeezed out of the power plant with the help of the standard engine stop/start system and the efficient new eight-speed transmission, which slips into a neutral coasting mode when you lift your foot off the gas. Inside, the instrument panel stretches the span of the car and features an attrac-tive floating centre console, which mixes good looks with functionality. Swedes are safety conscious, of course, and that means lane change, cross traffic, blind spot warnings and alerts.The front seating is com-fortable if a little soft on a long drive. Rear seating ditto and headroom is good despite the coupe-style slope of the rear. A good view of the road fore, aft and side is enjoyed by all. Great stowage room in the rear. The 40/20/40 split second row folds flat to provide enough space to move a small apartment’s furniture. Just kidding but you get the picture.

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The man from BMW once called me a hooker.Surprisingly, I wasn’t that offended. I actually laughed at such a descriptor, as did everyone around me.I didn’t feel so bad because I wasn’t the only one in the group labelled thusly at the brand’s Driver Training; a full day of driving 3 Series sedans (back then) to im-prove our own car control. I didn’t have too many years of driving experience back then but I unfortunately had picked up a few bad habits on the road.What’s a ‘hooker’ accord-ing to the instructors at the German automaker’s training? Someone who hooks his or her hand into the steering wheel when making a turn. It’s a big boo-boo and not an effective way to drive. It’s also totally unsafe should an accident occur in the process. Needless to say, pointing out the ‘hooker’ in me caused me to change my habits for the better. And in the most recent instalment of learning car control with BMW, no such noun was used when relat-ing to my technique. Thank goodness.It’s -15 degrees at the ICAR track in Mirabel, Quebec. The sun is out and there’s a lineup of all-new 435i coupes just begging to be driven.Some are equipped with the brand’s all-wheel drive system. Some are rear-wheel drive. Regardless, I’ll have my way with both configurations by the end of the day, so to speak.The adventure is better known as the Winter Driver Training program, offered exclusively at the ICAR location. That said, you don’t need to own a BMW to participate. Learning car control in less than perfect circumstances is available to all who have $795. In my opinion, it’s money extremely well spent.The day starts out with an in-class session that goes over theory. We’ll practice manoeuvres with and without electronic help, to put both power and performance to the test. Oh yeah.You might ask what is the point behind putting one of BMW’s latest products

sideways on an ice track in subzero temperatures. My initial answer is only three letters long and to the point: fun. But that’s only a byproduct of the impetus behind the program that started back in 1977 and is now offered in 35 countries.The main goal is safety. It’s designed to introduce driv-ers to techniques that might help correct the car if it is not doing what you want it to for whatever reason. For example, if your wheels are pointed in one direction, but your car is going straight ahead, what should you do? That’s called understeer. The instinctual thing to do is keep adding more steering, but that won’t help. Ease off the throttle and try to straight-en your wheel so your tires can regain grip.

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Low kms., 5-spd., great commuter. Good value! Stk 14-0086A WAS $8,990 WAS $8,990

NOW $ 6,901 *

NOW $ 6,901 *

AWD, gorgeous car, black on black leather … loaded! Stk 13-6502A WAS $10,990 WAS $10,990

NOW $ 9,990 *

NOW $ 9,990 *

2004 VW Jetta GLS 2004 VW Jetta GLS

00 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA CONVERTIBLE 00 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA CONVERTIBLE Beautiful car! Local Victoria, leather, low kms., won’t last. 13-1466A Now

$ 7 , 990

02 VW GOLF TDi DIESEL 02 VW GOLF TDi DIESEL Local car, TDi incredible, fuel efficiency and value, sunroof, great commuter. 14-4081B Now

$ 8 , 990

02 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 02 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE BC car, fully appointed, all the bells and whistles, can’t beat the value! JN1948A Now

$ 7 , 990

03 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL 03 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL Loaded! Every option plus extras, local, no accidents, one owner, spoiler. 13-5571A. Was $10,990. Now

$ 9 , 990 07 NISSAN SENTRA 07 NISSAN SENTRA

No major accidents, local Victoria car, great vehicle, CVT trans., won’t last. 13-2534A1 Now

$ 8 , 990

08 HYUNDAI SONATA V6 08 HYUNDAI SONATA V6 Well appointed V6, alloy wheels, sunroof and much more. 13-11443B. Was $10,990. Now

$ 9 , 990 08 MAZDA 3 GS SEDAN 08 MAZDA 3 GS SEDAN

Auto., 4 door sedan, no major accidents, local Victoria car, super value! 13-7317B2. Now

$ 9 , 990

02 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL 02 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL Victoria car, no accidents, loaded, low kms., great car! 13-5127B Now

$ 7 , 990

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3361 OAK STREET

250-475-2227DL #5059

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NOW $5,901*

NOW $8,990*

$7,267 $7,506

$8,226


CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you to the coaches, o�cials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

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192 athletes from Vancouver Island - Central Coast competed at the 2014 BC Winter Games bringing home 44 medals.

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Tires are one of the most important features of the truck when it comes to improving its ride.It is vital to make the right choice and then maintain them so they last. Before you choose the best tire for your truck, it is essential to

understand the terms of the truck tire world. Tires for example are specified in this form – 265/75R/16. The first num-ber is the width of the truck tire, the second number is the aspect ratio or height of the sidewall and the

third number is the wheel diameter or rim size. The height of your sidewall is important and should be chosen based on the conditions you drive your truck in most often. If you only drive on the street then a low profile truck tire

will be fine, but if you go off-roading then you are going to want more tire in between your rim and the ground. That way you will not bottom out on the rims when the tires encounter rough terrain off-road. Wider tires have more con-

tact area with the ground, thus giving your truck a better grip, both on and off road. Your truck’s handling becomes easier because of the bigger tire width. On the other hand, the same wider truck tire will make more noise and may decrease the fuel efficiency of the truck. Wider tires can also slip more when it rains, not that it rains much in Vancouver. The size of the rim is a personal preference. The larger sized rims are pop-ular today. Just make sure that the rim and truck tire you choose will fit inside the wheel well of the truck, and don’t forget to upgrade your brakes to help stop this increase in weight. The wheel rim width varies from truck to truck. It can be custom made to suit both on and off road driving

conditions. The wheel rim width is rounded off to the nearest half inch of the tire. Usually, the best choice is to have the rim width at about 90 percent of the tread width of the tire.The most important safety aspect of maintenance on your truck is to keep its tires intact and in good shape. A blown tire can cause an accident in an instant. The number one cause of the tire wear and tear is incorrect tire pressure. All the tires on the truck should have consistent air pressure to carry the weight equally. Adequate air pressure is important for a good tire life, handling, and traction. Look through your owner’s manual, on the sticker inside the driver’s door, or look on the tire itself to find the correct air pressure that you need to maintain them.

Seasonal changes can affect the air pressure of the tires. Cold temperatures are re-sponsible for dropping the air pressure of the tires, and warm temperatures are re-sponsible for increasing the air pressure. A 10 per cent swing in the temperatures causes a one pound change in the air pressure. Sudden changes in temperature are a good time to check the pressure of the tires. You can reduce the wear and tear by rotating tires often. Rotating keeps the wear balanced and can help in slippery and wet conditions. A simple rule about rotating your tires is to do it on every other oil change. Doing this on a consistent basis, will make the tires last longer and allow a comfortable ride for many, many kilometres.

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The developer reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the information contained herein. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.

Welcome to Victoria’s Old Town district, an area rich in character and new found energy. With the arrival of Union, you can now call this neighbourhood home. Visit us today and experience for yourself our spacious and functional 1 & 2 bedroom Old Town flats. Homes from 493 sq.ft available for viewing! Don’t miss your

chance to live in this vibrant neighborhood with Union’s return in March 2014.

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Career Opportunities:Medical Offi ce Assistant Dental Offi ce AssistantMedical Transcriptionist MSP Billing Clerk Ward Secretary Pharmaceutical Firms Medical Supply Firms Medical Clerical in Research & Care Agencies

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANTJoin a profession that supports and cares for our community. Medical and dental offi ce clerks and transcriptionists are always in high demand. In addition to basic administrative and bookkeeping skills, you will also learn standard medical terminology.

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Awards Fair March 5, 201411:30 – 3:00 P.M. | Student Union Building (Upper Lounge and Michele Pujol Room).

Join us in celebrating the outstanding research produced by 115 Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards scholars.

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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Marily Ann Mearns, executor of the Estate of William Clark Mearns, has applied to the Ministry of Natural Resources Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region, for a Crown Grant – Residential Use situate on Provincial Crown land in the Victoria District in the vicinity of Oak Bay.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File # 1414218.Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations at 142 – 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: [email protected]. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until March 26, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this dated. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jspfor more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s office in Nanaimo.

TRADE JOURNEYMAN BRIDGEWORKER

Emcon Services Inc., the Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor for the Island Division is accepting resumes for the position of Trade Journeyman Bridge worker based at the Cumberland Yard location.

This position requires a competent, energetic and highly self-motivated individual with a valid Certifi cate of Qualifi cations issued by the B.C. Ministry of Labour or the Industry Training Authority. Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License, Class 3 with Air Brakes. Competitive wage and benefi ts package as per Union Contract.

Division Manager Emcon Services Inc. Box 1300 Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Email: [email protected] Fax: 250-336-8892

LEGALS

SAMARITAN’S Purse is look-ing for a Working Chef to coor-dinate the Restaurant Kitchen, maintain a professional rap-port within the community and train junior cooks, in Dease, Lake, BC samaritanspurse.ca

LEGALS

MANAGEMENT and HAIR STYLIST positions available. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have

hairstyling qualifi cations. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefi ts,

vacation pay, 25% profi t sharing, paid overtime, paid birthday,advanced training and annual advancement

opportunities For an interview call

866-472-4339

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS


COMING EVENTS

St Patrick’s Church CWLGOOD USED

CLOTHING SALE Friday Feb 28th &

Saturday March 1st 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

2060 Haultain StreetAmple Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

UKRAINIAN PEROGY SUPPERFriday, Feb 28th, 5-8pm

Ukrainian Cultural Centre3277 Douglas Street

Sponsored by St. George’s Ukrainian

Church

COMING EVENTS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS


COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefi ts or

Other Insurance?If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right tocompensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: [email protected]

LOOKING FOR the whereabouts of my

nephews, C.F. Single & S.W. Single.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these people, please phone 1-204-224-4815 and

leave a message.

COMING EVENTS



PERSONALS

REAL DISCREET, Local Con-nections. Call FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND EARRING. on Beach drive sidewalk, near Glenlyon School. Call (250)595-8196.

LOST: GOLD hoop earring, in Milstream Village area on Feb. 14. Please call (250)426-2056.

LOST KEYS, brass balloon key tag, perhaps Quadra/ Glanford/ Hwy 250-889-0448.

LOST: KEYS for Honda Civic (fob), last seen Bear Mnt area around Dec. 7. (250)474-3193.

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TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MAKE A FORTUNE with $5000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.


TRADES, TECHNICAL

LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Com-ponents Requires a Red Seal certifi ed Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful appli-cants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s li-cense with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancou-ver Island. We offer a competi-tive benefi ts package depen-dent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404Attn: Shop foreman or byemail to [email protected]

LEGALS


HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

THE CANADIAN Breast Can-cer Foundation-Victoria is looking to add a member to their event committee. Help raise funds for those in your community facing breast can-cer. Experience with MS Word and spreadsheets an asset. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

THE CANADIAN Diabetes As-sociation is looking for a volun-teer to help educate the publicabout diabetes and assist withevents. This is an on-call posi-tion. Speaking arrangementsrun from 1-5 hours dependingon the event. Call VolunteerVictoria at 250-386-2269.

YOUTHSPACE.CA is actively recruiting people to becomeEmotional Support and CrisisIntervention Volunteers. Pro-vide anonymous, supportive“listening” to youth facingmental and emotional hardshipthrough Text-Messaging andonline services. Professionaltraining is provided. Minimumcommitment of one year andthree hours of service a weekis required. Call Volunteer Vic-toria at 250-386-2269.

HELP WANTED

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fax 250.388-0202 email [email protected]

SOOKENEWSMIRROR

$2997plus tax

SELL YOUR STUFF!Private Party Merchandise Ad1" PHOTO + 5 LINES (99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks!

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WWORK ANTED

Hire a Student!!!March lst & 2nd, 2014

22 Hard Working students from Vic High are fundrais-

ing for a YMCA Canada Exchange in Quebec.

HIRE US!!We can do yard work, walk dogs, babysit, cook, bake, clean , paint, clean out your garage, wash your car, truck, bike…YOU NAME IT, WE CAN DO IT! $10-$15 an hour per student.

Additional weekends available upon request.

Contact Kim at [email protected] or

250-384-3211

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Trager® Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and

tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity.

Rae BilashCertifi ed Trager Practitioner

call for appointment 250-380-8733

www.raebilash.ca* Also Hot Stone Massage

EDUCATION/TUTORING

MATH TUTOR. Learn the ba-sic skills needed to succeed in math. (250)592-4166.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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 MAPLE table, you pick-up. (250)598-1265.

FREE: tent, old chest, child’s life jacket, 2 bikes, mirrored shower door, wine-making kit, carpet shampooer, Xmas & Halloween decorations, 4x8 plywood table, old ping pong table, patio swing, wicker chair older stereos (some in need of repair), wood paneling, old highchair. Call (250)386-3025.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FRIENDLY FRANK

SACRIFICE; STAINLESS steel built in dishwasher, exc. cond., $75. (778)433-4939.

TONGUE AND groove cedar siding, random lengths, good cond. $45 obo. (250)384-9051

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

PAY cash for jewelry, any amount, any condition, Cos-tume, gold, silver, rhinestones, glass beads, broken chains, watches, coins/tokens. Heidi, 250-858-9511

REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE

17.4 Acres pristine elevated proper-ty priced to sell. Minutes from down town, 4 acres cleared, multiple arte-sian wells, utilities to property line. Perfect time to buy before prime acreages are unaffordable in the Terrace area. Must Sell. $150,000. 250-641-1848

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOME AND Business for sale at 6666 West Saanich Road in Brentwood Bay. Don’t miss out on this once in a life time op-portunity to live and work at home on 5 fabulous acres. Call John at 250-514-5646. www.doyleandbond.ca

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

DISTRESS SALESBANK

FORECLOSURESFIXER UPPERS

Free List with Pictures& Addresses at:

www.JimParsons.comJim Parsons

1% Realty250-508-0739

✫✫ BUYING? ✫✫I give you $2000 cash. If the sale price is over $700,000 you receive $4000.

✫✫ SELLING? ✫✫I charge far less commis-sion. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 sale. A full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3.

Call me now at250-508-0739 or visit

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Onepercent Realty VI

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. UnitsFully reno

5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

Move in today250-588-9799

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SIDNEY- NEWLY reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, W/D, F/S, Refs req’d, fenced yrd, NS/NP. $1375+ utils yearly lease (250)656-4003.

UPPER QUADRA- lrg 1 bdrm suite, all utilities included. In-side cat or small dog ok. Quiet location. $800. 778-350-9303.

HOMES FOR RENT

HIGHLANDS. 3-BDRM, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appl’s, carport, lrg deck, small pets. Immediate. $1500. Call (250)478-6385

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly,

monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking,

fi shing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area.

www.resortonthelake.com250-754-1975 or

[email protected]

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New fl oors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE hydro, cable & wifi . N/S, No Partiers. $775/mo. 250-756-9746.

WATERFRONT. NORTH Saa-nich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo inclds utils. Pos-sibly small boat moorage +. Pet OK. N/S. (250)656-5999.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO SERVICES

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. ForALL unwanted Vehicles, anycondition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 boltVette motor and 350 Turbotrans installed in 1985. Sealsdone in 2008. A.C. works,New head liner 2014, a truetime piece. $5,900 obo. MustSell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 kmon rebuilt motor. Newer LucHigh Performance clutch, 5-sp trans, near new Yokohamatires. Red, sun roof, mint interi-or, power doors/windows (newmotors and regulators). Pio-neer stereo w/iPod adapter,Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers.Same owner since 1990, haveall receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-595-0370 leave message.

VTRUCKS & ANS

BEDROOM SUITE. Beautifuldark oak wood: bed frame,dresser with mirror, seconddresser, 2 night stands. $2000 obo. Chuck or Su-sanne: 250-881-8833. Seeusedvictoria.com ad# 21580893

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant

Bookkeeping, Audit,Payroll, HST. Set up &

Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERI-ENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

DRYWALL

ARAM’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bond-ed. Free est. 250-880-0525.

ELECTRICAL

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs exp. New homes and Renos. Knob & tube replace-ment. Service calls. Senior’s Disc. Free est. Lic.#3003.

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

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING

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


FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

WILDWOOD FLOORS Custom Hardwood Installation.

Dust controlled refi nishing. Call Keith 250-884-6688

FURNITURE REFINISHING

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & deliv-ery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING

20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge Trim, Soil/Mulch Del (2 cu yds) Clean-ups. (250)479-6495.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating ($75 special), pwr raking. Blackberry/ivy removal.

250-479-7950FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance• Landscaping• Hedge Trimming• Tree Pruning• Yard Cleanups• Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd JobsNO SURPRISES NO MESS

www.hollandave.ca

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


GARDENING

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, Pruning & More. Senior’s discount. Free esti-mates. Mike 250-216-7502.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

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

HANDYPERSONS

AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Paint-ing, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

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

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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

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

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-881-1221.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886


LANDSCAPING

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flag-stone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

& MOVING STORAGE

DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior

Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715

Member BBB


PAINTING

PLUMBING

EXPERIENCED JOURNEY-MAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

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

PLASTERING

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING

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

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

250.388.3535


ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch onshingles or metal. Fully in-sured. References; ticketedroofers. Call Rupe 250-415-7130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

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Building legal suites into new homes has been com-mon practice with local homebuilders in recent years, especially on the West Shore, the region’s hotbed of residential development.

But are Greater Victoria home buyers thinking dif-ferently these days when it comes to suite shopping?

Young families anxious to get into the housing market, or people looking to move up in size or move to a more desirable location continue to seek homes with rental suites constructed to build-ing code standards.

On the West Shore, buy-ers of homes built with suites are more frequently purchasing them with no immediate need for renters, says Realtor Jason Leslie, estimating that number at roughly 50 per cent.

“Some people buy a home with a suite as an insurance policy, in case they need the extra income,” he says.

Where a dozen or so years ago a legal suite was a trump card for agents – there were relatively few around, but numerous ille-gal suites – these days Leslie frequently finds himself edu-cating potential buyers on the advantages of a second kitchen, or using the suite as an entertainment centre.

Using rental income to

help with mortgage pay-ments remains the number one reason for choosing a home with a suite, but the way buyers are looking for such homes appears to be changing.

Marshall Berkin and his wife, Monique, are clients of Leslie’s who recently moved into their custom-built home on the edge of the Rockland neighbourhood.

They were previously liv-ing in a 1,200-square-foot condo in Fairfield near the water, where they grew to love the lifestyle the area afforded. Things became

became cramped when the couple had their first child and they began looking for something larger.

They looked at homes around the Capital Region, including some “beauti-

ful homes” in North Saan-ich, but ultimately decided to build, with the idea of including a rental suite for extra income.

“Older homes weren’t what we were interested in

… we wanted to buy some-thing new,” Berkin said. “But there’s not a lot of new homes in the downtown core area. It became a trad-eoff: do we go to View Royal, do we look at the Western Communities? In the end we decided on Oak Bay or Fair-field.”

They could have moved into a ready-made larger, new home further out from the city centre, and not had to go through the hassle of building. But ultimately, they found a way to make it work closer to the region’s core, which better suits their work commitments and their lifestyle.

It also worked well for Monique’s mother, who moved into their suite.

For buyers who want other options for homes with legal suites, the City of Victoria has led the way in the region in opening up existing housing stock for such projects.

City planner Brian Sik-strom says since 2007, when barriers were removed to the creation of new second-ary suites – parking require-ments and home age restric-tions were lifted – more than 200 units have been built.

In neighbourhoods such as Fairfield and Gonzales, newer suites can fetch hefty rents, making homes in those areas more affordable.

But for those people will-ing to trade a commute for the opportunity to own a new or near-new home with the option of renting part of it out, communities further from Victoria’s core have plenty of supply.

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To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at

250.480.3227 or email [email protected]

Suites convince some buyers, not othersLower your net

mortgage cost – Rents can not only help you cover your monthly

payments, they can help you qualify for the loan.

It can make your home more saleable – If you ensure the suite is well maintained, by

working closely with your tenant, it can enhance the value of your home

come moving time.

Have another set of eyes watching your home – Being on good terms with your tenant can help with security during times when you

are away.

Pay your mortgage off sooner – Having

a regular income stream from a suite

can help shorten your amortization period.

Don Descoteau/News staff

Marshall Berkin, left, his mother-in-law Janice Dorman, son Quinn, 3, and wife, Monique, stand in front of their recently completed home on Richmond Road. The Berkins built a suite above the garage for Dorman.

» 352/394

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TOTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES SOLD/ TOTAL FEB. 2013

NEW LISTINGS FOR FEBRUARY/ TOTAL FEB. 2013

TOTAL ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/TOTAL FEB. 2013

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »MONTH TO DATE, AS OF FEB. 26

Is the market full for new homes with suites?

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andfinance.com

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Building legal suites into new homes has been com-mon practice with local homebuilders in recent years, especially on the West Shore, the region’s hotbed of residential development.

But are Greater Victoria home buyers thinking dif-ferently these days when it comes to suite shopping?

Young families anxious to get into the housing market, or people looking to move up in size or move to a more desirable location continue to seek homes with rental suites constructed to build-ing code standards.

On the West Shore, buy-ers of homes built with suites are more frequently purchasing them with no immediate need for renters, says Realtor Jason Leslie, estimating that number at roughly 50 per cent.

“Some people buy a home with a suite as an insurance policy, in case they need the extra income,” he says.

Where a dozen or so years ago a legal suite was a trump card for agents – there were relatively few around, but numerous ille-gal suites – these days Leslie frequently finds himself edu-cating potential buyers on the advantages of a second kitchen, or using the suite as an entertainment centre.

Using rental income to

help with mortgage pay-ments remains the number one reason for choosing a home with a suite, but the way buyers are looking for such homes appears to be changing.

Marshall Berkin and his wife, Monique, are clients of Leslie’s who recently moved into their custom-built home on the edge of the Rockland neighbourhood.

They were previously liv-ing in a 1,200-square-foot condo in Fairfield near the water, where they grew to love the lifestyle the area afforded. Things became

became cramped when the couple had their first child and they began looking for something larger.

They looked at homes around the Capital Region, including some “beauti-

ful homes” in North Saan-ich, but ultimately decided to build, with the idea of including a rental suite for extra income.

“Older homes weren’t what we were interested in

… we wanted to buy some-thing new,” Berkin said. “But there’s not a lot of new homes in the downtown core area. It became a trad-eoff: do we go to View Royal, do we look at the Western Communities? In the end we decided on Oak Bay or Fair-field.”

They could have moved into a ready-made larger, new home further out from the city centre, and not had to go through the hassle of building. But ultimately, they found a way to make it work closer to the region’s core, which better suits their work commitments and their lifestyle.

It also worked well for Monique’s mother, who moved into their suite.

For buyers who want other options for homes with legal suites, the City of Victoria has led the way in the region in opening up existing housing stock for such projects.

City planner Brian Sik-strom says since 2007, when barriers were removed to the creation of new second-ary suites – parking require-ments and home age restric-tions were lifted – more than 200 units have been built.

In neighbourhoods such as Fairfield and Gonzales, newer suites can fetch hefty rents, making homes in those areas more affordable.

But for those people will-ing to trade a commute for the opportunity to own a new or near-new home with the option of renting part of it out, communities further from Victoria’s core have plenty of supply.

Q: WHY SHOULD I BUY A HOME WITH A MORTGAGE

HELPER?

HomeFinderFind a place to call home

BUYING TIP |If looking at a suited home, determine nearby rental costs to help calculate the mortgage

Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share

with us? Email [email protected]

To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at

250.480.3227 or email [email protected]

Suites convince some buyers, not othersLower your net

mortgage cost – Rents can not only help you cover your monthly

payments, they can help you qualify for the loan.

It can make your home more saleable – If you ensure the suite is well maintained, by

working closely with your tenant, it can enhance the value of your home

come moving time.

Have another set of eyes watching your home – Being on good terms with your tenant can help with security during times when you

are away.

Pay your mortgage off sooner – Having

a regular income stream from a suite

can help shorten your amortization period.

Don Descoteau/News staff

Marshall Berkin, left, his mother-in-law Janice Dorman, son Quinn, 3, and wife, Monique, stand in front of their recently completed home on Richmond Road. The Berkins built a suite above the garage for Dorman.

» 352/394

» 923/1,039» 3,698/4,072

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES SOLD/ TOTAL FEB. 2013

NEW LISTINGS FOR FEBRUARY/ TOTAL FEB. 2013

TOTAL ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/TOTAL FEB. 2013

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »MONTH TO DATE, AS OF FEB. 26

Is the market full for new homes with suites?

– Courtesy idealrealty

andfinance.com

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Good Day Sunshine This quality end unit o� ers exceptional privacy, and a sheltered Sunny location with views of the Ocean and Victoria. Enter and be impressed with the lightness, warmth and class. The spacious accommodation o� ers craftsman � nishing with a Master bedroom on the main � oor, radiant in-� oor heating, luxurious baths, a gourmet kitchen open to the living room, formal dining room, with 9ft ceilings, an o� ce, media room and excellent storage below. $729,000

Money, Money, Money!FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area. Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm, while the upper level is recently updated. 7 ft height bonus inlaw accommodation in the lower area. Main � oor presently used commercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyer to verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000

Let It Be 3880 sqft home set on a lovely sun drenched .74ac in Ardmore by the Sea, the region’s most coveted locale. Beautifully updated, ocean view Arts and Craft residence. Feel the warmth of tradition provided by hardwood � oors, dormers, wainscoting, co� ered ceilings, and relaxing verandahs. Ardmore, famous for warm swimming beaches and golf courses, is close to ferries and the airport. If space, elegance and location is your wish, hurry! $939,000

Beach Baby This .67 Acre Oceanfront enjoys blazing sunsets year round! Attractive slate, and new stairways create pleasing access to your own beach, rare boathouse, & mooring buoy! Much love has been given to this 4 bedroom, 3 bath haven. A large deck and covered patio o� ers magical views, warmth, and light. Enjoy sunsets from the patio rooftop of your boathouse (w/ 200 amps, water, rails & winch) to the envy of all! $1,399,000

Location, Luxury, & Lifestyle!2007 Craftsman modern home with a LOCATION that pivots on City Excitement & Ocean breezes, o� ering 4 beds and 4 baths! Granite, a Natural gas kitchen, Travertine tile, Cherry Cabinetry, hardwood with a Designer touch, PLUS the Exterior dreams of a Garden Oasis w. a gorgeous Gazebo + workshop, crowned by spacious decks & hot tub.$735,000

24 Karat GoldIf you love horses, and nature, come Live the Dream in this 4800sqft craftsman built home in the picturesque haven of Metchosin. This 3.08 acre Estate backs on to endless trails. The Kitchen is the heart of this home, with its Quartz Island, and Jenn-Air appliances. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a double garage, with games room above is only the beginning. Your trophy is the NEW 2,155 sqft Workshop to hold every outdoor toy! $1,349,000

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