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Residents are asked to dispose of drugs responsibly.

Health Canada, in partnership with Public Safety Canada, Partnership for a Drug Free Canada and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police are reminding the public to drop off unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs at their local pharmacy leading up to the second annual National Prescription Drug Drop-off day Saturday, May 10.

“We don’t want them to throw them into regular trash, it gets into the water supply, it’s not good for the environment,” said Pharmasave pharmacist Sandi Nelson. “Sometimes (even) people breaking into homes can take them, we don’t want people to take expired medications and we don’t want them in the garbage … for dogs, raccoons and kids.”

Safety concerns around the proliferation of unused prescription drugs prompted the joint initiative for the awareness day beginning in 2013.

Arnold LimNews staff

When Mohammed Abousaleh looked at his computer screen, he couldn’t believe his eyes.

Confirmation of an $80,000 scholarship to the University of Victoria stared back at him – two weeks later, it still doesn’t seem real.

“When I first saw it I didn’t really believe what I was seeing,” the Grade 12 Oak Bay High student said. “I just sat there (and) looked at the screen, it was a bit overwhelming. It took a little

while to sink in.”As Oak Bay High school’s lone

nominee for the national Schulich Leader Scholarship – awarded to students possessing two of three criteria in outstanding leadership in the community, academic excellence and financial need – the straight-A student said the scholarship will serve as additional motivation to further realize his goals.

“The biggest thing is living up to what it means. You can be awarded for certain things but if you just kind of plateau after that, it doesn’t really mean much,”

Abousaleh said. “You have to keep the momentum going. My whole life has been about self-improvement. I’m always trying to challenge myself more and more and this is going to give me great motivation to do well in university.”

In addition to his academic pedigree, the 18-year-old, who came from Syria when he was six, said it’s important to be a leader outside the classroom as well. He volunteers on student council and in leadership class, as a reading buddy and peer tutor for his fellow students and helps with

community fundraisers including the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

“One of the things I like about this school specifically that hit me hard, was the Cops for Cancer they do at the beginning of every year. The passion I saw at the school was overwhelming, everyone was united and it was something I didn’t really see in a school before,” he said. “This kind of unity was kind of new to me.”

Arnold Lim/News staff

Grade 12 student Mohammed Abousaleh in his Oak Bay High school physics class. The straight-A student recently secured the Schulich Leader Scholarship, a national scholarship that will give him $80,000 to attend the University of Victoria.

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is important, she says.Grade 9 Vic High student Avery Paul, who spent

a year-and-a-half being home schooled, is big on relationships, especially given the way she learns.

“I like to work at my own pace, I have my own specific learning style. I’m really visual and like to work with my hands. I like when a teacher allows me to be flexible with my learning style. That shows they care about their students.”

Tristan Knapp-Fisher, in Grade 12 at Parkland secondary in North Saanich, agrees.

“When you connect (with students), it’s almost like you’re a friend. You can get more of them,” he says. “If (students have) a sense that ‘the teacher really wants to help me,’ they’ll open up a bit. It’s about being a little more human instead of just hav-ing it be your job.”

Students easily perceive when teachers are not entirely present, he adds. “It’s helpful when the student knows (the teacher is) not thinking about things they have to do (later); they’re being pres-ent and actually wanting to help.”

Manuel, who serves as a teacher’s assistant in a learning strategies class, adds that excellent educa-tors have something else that differentiates them from others.

“They’re usually not just a great teacher, they’re usually just a really great person and they’re posi-tive role models.”

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Sandi Nelson, a pharmacist at the Oak Bay Pharmasave, hopes residents will take advantage of national Prescription Drug Drop-off Day to safely discard unused or expired prescription medication.

Great teachers have an impact, students sayDon DescoteauNews staff

Teachers who have a special way of get-ting their points across that make us feel good or look at things differently do so through personal connections.

So who better to ask what makes a great grade school teacher than students who are living that experience daily?

In continuing our look at outstanding educators, part of Black Press and Sta-ples’ Great Teachers initiative, supported by Thrifty Foods, we heard from some well-spoken middle and high school stu-dents around the Capital Region.

We hope the teachers on their list of favourites, those who are really making a difference, will be nominated for Great Teachers awards at vicnews.com/con-tests.

Oak Bay High’s 2014 valedictorian Mohammed Abousaleh says the best

teachers are those who cap-ture students’ attention and “make every class, every hour, engaging.”

Not only that, instructors who are organized also get high marks from this honour roll student.

“When you’re making use of all the time you have in class, it kind of motivates you to look at other aspects of life,” he says.

While he appreciates teachers who aren’t afraid to change their mind, and those who encourage students to draw their own conclusions on discussion points, there has to be balance between flexibility and structure. “One of my teach-ers is very strict in (that) homework is assigned every night and checked every day. I appreciate that, because it disci-plines me in my own learning.”

Direct involvement with students strikes a chord with some.

Grade 9 Spencer middle school student Daniel St. Laurent, lit up when talking about a shop teacher who builds things and puts them up around the school.

“I help him with some of his projects,” Daniel says. “(He also) helps people step out of their comfort zones and try differ-ent things.”

Mixing things up also keeps things interesting, he adds. “One of my teachers teaches in three different ways. One day he’ll do it through video, another day it’ll be using worksheets and the next it’s talk-ing lessons, having discussions.”

Personal connections also allow teach-ers to make more in headway with indi-viduals who may be having troubles in the

classroom, says Spectrum’ Grade 11 Dezy Manuel.

“The best teachers go into a class where everyone is struggling and they make them better. They get people passionate about the subject and use that to their advan-tage,” she says.

“I love teachers who can relate to a student. If they can’t relate (to their teacher) they’re not going to have

that (same level of) interest in the sub-ject.”

Adds Sophie Adams, in Grade 11 at Edward Milne Community School in Sooke: “To me a great teacher is some-one who doesn’t consider themselves a teacher, but a mentor, and a mentor is someone who is passionate about what they’re teaching and develops great rela-tionships with students.”

Knowing more about individuals, such as whether they work a part-time job out-side school and have a lot on their plate,

Celebration time■ Black Press, Staples and Thrifty Foods encourage you to nominate a grade school teacher you feel is making a difference in the community. From all nominations, one teacher each from the elementary, middle school and secondary levels will be honoured at a gala in June. To nominate, visit vicnews.com/contests/ and click on Great Teachers. All nominators are entered to win a $50 Thrifty’s gift certificate.

The program is aimed at promoting safe storage and disposal of prescription, over-the-counter and other drugs, reducing the possibility of diversion of drugs and accidental poisonings.

“People don’t know how important it is not to have those medications at home. (They) don’t realize pharmacies take them anytime,” Nelson said. “It’s about awareness that pharmacies can take this and it’s not getting into landfills and the water supply.”

Both Pharmasave on Oak Bay Avenue and Estevan Pharmacy are accepting unused, and or expired

pharmaceuticals for drop off and safe disposal and accept them during all hours of operation, all-year round.

Despite some national advertising pointing to police departments taking the pharmaceuticals, local detachments including the Oak Bay Police Department are not taking them and are directing anyone with unneeded medication to put them into a single container, like a ziplock bag and take them to a local pharmacy. There is no need to disclose what type of drug it is, who it was prescribed for or why.

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Staples helps kids reach higherHarmen Berghuis, general manager

for the Staples School Tools pro-gram, says store staff who work with students and families get a sense of how teachers think outside the box when it comes to assignments.

What sticks out in his mind are the science fair or heritage day projects on which students aim to reach a little higher.

“What we see, especially on the projects that are done by a couple of students or a team of students, is that teachers build into the assign-ment the ability for co-operation and collaboration even a bit of leadership, perhaps,” he says.

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Coun. Michelle Kirby asked Oak Bay council to support a proposed provincial child care model featuring $10 a day, full time child care; $7 a day, part time childcare and free child care for families with an annual income of less than $40,000.

Council endorsed the Community

Plan for a Public System of Integrated Early Care and Learning proposed by the Coalition of Child Care advocates of B.C. and Early Childhood Educators of B.C.

Dozens of municipalities including Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria have also endorsed the proposal.

One of a handful of volunteers who knew the more than $50,000 total students had raised for the Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser in 2013 before it was announced, he was proud to be among those to unveil the figure when the riders biked into the assembly in October of 2013.

That unity with his fellow students continues with his subsequent role as valedictorian, as voted by his peers, despite being in only his second year at the school. It’s a camaraderie principal Dave Thomson has witnessed first hand.

“He is just an all around, really neat kid. You don’t become the valedictorian for a grad class, given the fact a grad class votes, without having an impact on your peers and having them look at (him) as someone who represents them,” he said. “He is (also) a very high academic achiever, if he gets a 95 it’s a surprise, it’s a low mark. He is off

the charts academically and brings a whole bunch of mature approaches to the table.”

The scholarship, awarded for academic excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, parters with 20 universities in Canada and five in Israel. Abousaleh will be recognized by the Board of Education May 20 and credits his parents for his success as he prepares to finish off his graduating year strong and pursue a computer science degree with a minor in business at UVic, something he said will be a little more comfortable now with this scholarship.

“It takes a huge load off and makes it so I can pursue what I’m interested in. This is one big thing most people have to worry about and I thought I would have to worry about, but now it’s off he table,” he said. “It’s a new standard to live up to and transcend. … I think I’m going to enjoy it a lot.”

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If you’re reading this and you’re over 40 years old, you probably remember, at some point in your childhood, going on vacation and roaming around in the back of the family van while you played with your toys and annoyed your siblings.

Or maybe you remember laying in the back window deck of the Pontiac Parisienne counting power poles while driving hundreds of miles. I vividly remember my dad having a cargo van with carpet in the back and two beanbag chairs for us kids to nap on.

Seatbelts? What seatbelts? Until 1968 the installation of lap belts for all seats and shoulder belts in the front seats of cars was optional.

The wearing of seatbelts became mandatory in BC under the Motor Vehicle Act in 1977 , and in some provinces it wasn’t a law until almost 1990.

This seems unbelievable because, for most, the wearing of a seatbelt is common sense since it greatly increases the chances of surviving a crash. Research has

shown that wearing lap/shoulder seat belts reduces the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45 per cent and the risk of moderate-to-critical injury by 50 per cent.

There are only two exemptions to this rule, a taxi driver, while operating a taxi on a highway at a speed of less than 70 kilometres per hour, is exempt from the provisions of section 220 (4) of the Act. So are police officers if wearing a seatbelt may impede their ability to react quickly or if it could obstruct the performance of their duties.

Many drivers we encounter while doing

enforcement projects are not wearing seatbelts or are wearing them incorrectly.

Some of the excuses we have heard range from: “I just left my house a few minutes ago.”

“I find them uncomfortable,” and“I feel safer not wearing one. I

don’t want to be trapped in my car.”

Some drivers are found wearing them under their armpit instead of across their shoulder to avoid

wrinkling their clothes or irritating their neck. This will do no good in restraining you from hurtling towards the steering wheel at significant speeds if you collide with a large or immovable object.

Colliding with your steering wheel at less than highway speed will still do you significant harm.

Airbags are a nice, modern addition to safety restraint systems meant to work in concert with seatbelts, they are not a replacement for wearing a seatbelt.

Despite the seatbelt law being in place for more than 30 years, and statistics proving their worth in protecting you, we still write dozens of seatbelt tickets per month.

I was recently asked by a driver that I stopped for this offence, “Just who are you protecting while you’re doing this?” My answer was swift and without hesitation: “You.”

Wearing a seatbelt is just common sense. Wearing it and wearing it properly while your car is in motion is the law. If you choose not to, then be prepared for a $167 reminder.

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Restrain yourself, buckle up

Should we trust our leadership?

As we press relentlessly toward the looming brink of the highest cliff of extinction, how well prepared are we to do what is right in the circumstances we’re creating? Are the goals we continue to pursue, wise ones in these circumstances?

Is it likely that our ancient primitive ancestors possessed sufficient knowledge and wisdom to have created an adequate moral code to guide us through the technological, biological and moral aspects of the now looming crisis? Does our leadership possess real wisdom and capability, or is our ability to survive based mainly on worthless myths and grossly inadequate people? Please think carefully and justify what you say. Get used to the idea that there is no sky-hook to rescue us. While you’re at it, consider whether, through our inflated sense of entitlement, we attempt to live too high on the biosphere hog.

Does our system of selecting leaders encourage the emergence of sociopaths in positions of near absolute power? Do you tend to see in leadership candidates, primarily what you want them to be, rather than what a competent psychological assessment might, and subsequent experience will, prove them to be? If we are serious about having sound democracy, shouldn’t we institute mandatory psychological testing of all candidates, with stringent passing standards?

When you consider our leadership dispassionately, who among them would you entrust to be the sole guardian of the youngest members of your family? While we’re at reform, consider laws to keep opportunistic business and economists well away from political power. Therein is the cause of our many accumulating environmental catastrophes; gnawing at the very foundations of life on Earth.

Have we humans advanced far beyond the mental powers of the corvids (crow family members) in our ability to determine our fate? In fact, no. So we must discount our own hubris from here forward.

If you need a better basis for hope than this, you must get serious about recreating it from the remaining shreds of Earth’s biosphere. Accordingly, reconsider what must henceforth constitute a good preparatory education. It may include biology, psychology and physics, but it’s definitely not going to be contributions from the failed priesthoods of religion and economics.

Think about it. Talk about it. Start living a sustainable moral life. What is a real moral life? That too needs to be rethought. Nothing to do with some invented god. Let’s all grow up for starters.

Norman MogensenOak Bay

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Discovering beautiful B.C. in a classic car adventureOnly mad dogs and Englishmen drive open top cars in the extremely chilly B.C. high country at this time of year.But taking part in the three-day Hagerty Spring Thaw rally, staged by Classic Car Adventures, certainly turned on this Limey to the idea of a B.C. summer ‘staycation’ on roads that show natural beauty at its awe inspiring best.Since my old U.K. friend, George Holt, moved to Gabriola Island a few years ago, he’s pestered me to join him on a rally. Wild tales of his racing exploits persuaded me that my participation might make it the last wish on my buck-et list. Literally.When Hagerty Insurance invited me to take part in the non-competitive rally for pre-1979 touring and sports cars, covering almost 1,100 kilometres, I fig-ured this was the time to invite George.“I’m up for it, Sid, and I have the perfect car,” George responded. You get used to him calling every male, Sid, and female, Doris. He worked day and night to ready his 1954 XK 120 Jaguar roadster – it rolled off the production line in the same year I did. It cranks out 200 horses from an inline straight-six cylinder 3.4-litre engine housed under that long hood. The gleaming blue roadster with a large number 54 emblazoned on each side drew much attention at the rally start point in Squamish. The warming sun showed off the almost 80 other classics to their best, too. There were Alfa Romeos, many Minis circa mid-1960s, Porsches, Jags, MGs, Aston Martins – including a stunning 1934 Mk II owned by a gentleman from the same neck of the woods as George and me – plus a rare Noble M400.

We donned many layers of clothing, including leather aviator jackets and fetching, matching yellow helmets, then strapped in. George at the wheel, me by his side as his nagivator. We pulled out on the Sea to Sky highway and that journey to Whistler brought tears to my eyes, as did the rushing wind. The twisty Duffey Lake Road beyond Pemberton was no challenge for the mighty Jag. It stuck like glue to the hairiest hairpins down to Seton Lake. A rest stop at that watery stretch of tranquility brought the sounds of silence to our ears.George broke the silence: “It goes like stink, Sid.” I completed his sentence. “And stops eventually.” Recalling a recent bit of hard braking that had me worried for a while.It was then on to Cache Creek and des-ert country before climbing to the snow line towards Logan Lake where my face froze. The shower at the Kamloops hotel

brought back some colour to my cheeks.The second day would take us by Monte Lake and Falkland and on to Vernon – in the pouring, icy rain. The rains stopped as we stopped to look at a ‘car graveyard’ where rusty examples of steel steeds past caught George’s eye. “Look, Sid, my first car – a Ford Prefect.” I then misdirected us to a second graveyard near Arm-strong, populated by Sunbeams, Hillman and even old Zodiacs. He took careful note of the location so that he might return for his next restoration project.The sun peeped out as we were welcomed by the rug-ged northern end of the Okanagan Valley. We buzzed along the Lake Country lanes that run alongside Okanagan Lake, between the vineyards.

Then we bypassed Kelowna and headed for Beaver-dell, admiring the evidence of the now defunct historic Kettle Valley railway. Then the chilling hail hit but a single glass of beer at Rock Creek restored us. We weaved our way north along the valley, through wine country, to Penticton.“Piece of cake,” said George the next day as he looked at the route to Hope. The winding back road trail to Princeton was a joy but the last stretch home was not.First, we were hit by snow, then hail that numbed our faces as we descended from Manning Park. I thought I had made a significant anatomical discovery when it appeared that the icy wind blasting up my right nostril seemed to exit through my left ear. Of course, it could have been the hole in the left side of my helmet.There was one other little challenge. The panel failed so I had to peer at my handheld GPS to figure out what speed we were doing then shout at the top of my voice when George exceeded the posted limit.We made it safe and sound. “Next year, Sid?” “I’ll get back to you, George.”

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with Girl Guides outside school and is a Sparks leader within that group. She loves to camp and has attended several regional Guides gatherings. She recently received a scholarship to St. Mar-garet’s, where she’ll attend school in Grade 6 this September.

For some reason, I’ve been thinking about the “baby years.”

Maybe it’s all those puffy pink blossoms triggering memories of a time when everything seemed coloured in pretty pastels. Maybe it’s Facebook. I keep seeing younger friends posting baby pictures and it reminds me that the world was once very, very small: about the size of my babies’ eyes.

I’m grateful Facebook didn’t exist in the baby years. I’d have been beyond obnoxious: here’s a photo of Danica looking at a tree; here’s a photo of Sierra sitting in a chair; here’s a photo of the girls smiling – it’s a bit blurry, but can you see the new tooth popping out of Sierra’s gums?

In those years, little existed beyond babies. I recall arriving at my parent’s home one morning with my firstborn, a burbling baby Danica. We walked into the bathroom and there I was in the mirror. But it

wasn’t me. I’d slept the night before with wet hair and now it sprung out in all directions like a furry Russian hat. My eyes were puffy and a spot of dried coffee sat in the corner of my mouth. Danica, on the other hand, was bright and clean, with combed curly

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Danica was nicely dressed in those days, but not in the way I had envisioned.

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I stuffed her into this pink mass of frills and lace, heaved her legs into white tights and stuck little black patent shoes on her feet. Worst of all, my mother took photographs of everyone’s favourite cherub so she will exist forever in pink.

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Sandy (a woman I met in pre-natal class) and I took to walking through town, pushing our offspring in strollers, talking about nothing that didn’t relate to babies.

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Christa Atherton, owner of The Apple Box, highly values family time with her husband, Blake, son, Ryder, 5, and daugh-ter, Piper, 3, and will soon see a baby boy added to the mix.

Q How do you find time for “you” outside of being a “mom”?

A That’s tough one. It’s a delicate balance between work and kids. Owning my own com-pany takes up a lot of time. On the weekends, anytime we have together is family time. But in the evening after I put the kids to bed, it’s a good time to catch up with my hubby and regroup. Even sitting with my friend and watching TV is like a mini vaca-tion.

Q What are you reading right now? What do you read with your son?

A Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon, an adven-ture-style novel. It’s a time-travel book based in Scotland with a lot of folklore. With the kids, we read something different every day. We’ve been doing the Barefoot Books. They come with a CD and you don’t need to censor them, which is good. They sit and listen to stories for hours.

Q What is your favourite family activity to share together?

A I would say going for walks and bike rides is pretty huge for us. We just recently started skateboarding as well. We really enjoy a big plate of nachos together. Going down to

the Causeway and watching the entertainers is also a fun one. We like to maximize our time together.

Q The part of your day you look forward to the most?

A Dinner time. Coming home and having dinner with my family. Generally speaking, my husband will have dinner on the go. We sit down together and decide whether we’re going to have an adventure that night. I feel some-times that we’re starting to live separate lives, so that coming together time is important. Also first thing in the morning, when the kids jump into bed and discussing what we’re going to do that day.

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Greater Victoria Family

Kyle WellsNews staff

The seeds of literacy can be sown at any age. As such, many programs in Greater Victoria help parents give their children an early start on reading.

Jan Dupuis, a literacy out-reach co-ordinator in the Capital Region, helps various organiza-tions and families connect and collaborate.

The Greater Victoria Public Library and the READ Society, for example, host a range of pro-grams for families. They target children of any age, Dupuis said, though many focus specifically on the five-and-under group.

“Family literacy is focused on parents engaging with their chil-dren right from birth with liter-acy activities,” Dupuis said.

Programs focus on reading, writing and numbers at early ages then move to learning with technology later on. Other pro-

grams also encourage singing and cooking together as families, along with other activities.

“Literacy really involves those tasks that increase the levels of skill and confidence and self-esteem and really connect the family,” Dupuis said.

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program offered at vari-ous library branches and com-munity centres brings parents together with their young chil-dren to share stories and music.

The READ Society hosts the Noisy Kids Reading Club, an after-school program offered through school districts that sees children who could ben-efit from extra literacy support learn through reading, theatre and educational games.

Shantael Sleight is literacy out-reach co-ordinator with Your Lit-eracy Connection Westshore.

“We’re always looking to get a better understanding on where the needs are, where the gaps

are and what is already in place in terms of improving literacy at any level, “ she said.

Books for Breakfast sees fami-lies come together with facilita-tors to read books, sing songs and enjoy a snack, while parents learn effective literary skills to teach their children. Each fam-ily gets a new book at the end of each session.

The Family Learning Tour, a one-day event in January, sees families learn about informal reading, such as labels and reci-pes, along with the value of play as a learning tool. The program runs throughout the West Shore.

“(Parents) have grown to love reading with their children and showing them how much fun it can be,” Sleight said. “They feel more confident to get out there and try something new and learn with their children.”

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VICTORIA MARINE Search and Rescue Society is looking for a new board member to act as treasurer. This position is best suited for those with pro-fessional experience in fi -nance, bookkeeping, or ac-counting. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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Natalie NorthNews staff

Prospective home buyers in Vic-toria may have a difficult time seal-ing the deal at month’s end when the country’s national housing agency does away with two insur-ance products – a move that could spark repercussions across the buyers’ and rental markets alike.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada’s leading provider of mortgage loan insurance and mortgage-backed securities, on April 25 announced the discontinuation of its second home and self-employed without a third-party income validation prod-ucts. After May 30, homeowners with one CMHC-insured mortgage will have to sell said property in order to become eligible for a sec-ond. Additionally, self-employed applicants must have two years of unaudited, independent third-party validation of their income, as opposed to stating income of year’s past to qualify.

While the Crown Corporation claims just three per cent of their business came via such products in 2013 and has no comment on what effects the change may spark, at least one local mortgage planner is willing to venture an educated guess.

Kam Brar, mortgage planner with Auxilium Mortgage Corporation in Colwood, puts forward a typical example of a young couple who has bought a new condo a few years ago when the Victoria mar-ket was at its peak.

“Now you decide to go sell that condo, however, for whatever reason – let’s say it’s not worth

what you owe, or any other rea-sons – you can’t get out of it right now and you decide you just want to rent it and then buy the other property,” Brar says.

Your choices: either sell it, or you live in it, or you find a 20 per cent down payment for the new purchase, to avoid CMHC.

“If you’re not turning them into rentals, you’re either going to be living in it or selling. Most of these upgrades are usually condos,” Brar said. “That’s usually the step-ping stone to the next property purchase. We’ll see what happens because they’re the feeder pool for the whole market. If you look at it as an eco-cycle. It starts with a small purchase and you move your way up gradually.”

Should many potential landlords decide to stay in their condos now, at a time when Victoria has a fairly high number of new con-dominiums recently completed, Brar says, a lack of used inventory could be quite helpful to develop-ers at this time.

With the changes still a matter of weeks away, CMHC isn’t willing to venture a guess at the possible side effects of the change.

“Basically we want to help Cana-dians meet their housing needs and our insurance business activi-ties need to contribute to the sta-bility of the housing markets and finance systems,” said Charles Sauriol, media relations for CMHC. “This is a business decision that we made and again, it’s just look-ing at our products and how they fit with our core objectives.”

Brar, underlining his view that CMHC’s products were intended to enable first-time buyers, not future land barons, has his own hypoth-eses on the timing of the changes.

“I think they are hearing from a lot of worldwide economists that the Canadian housing mar-

ket’s over valued; it’s a bubble. And they want to be seen as being proactive,” Brar says, quoting reviews made by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Insti-tutions following the 2008 the sub-prime meltdown.

“Sometimes you wonder if the actions that you take lead to the

events that are the eventual out-comes, so if it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy, if we do all of these things will we have basically interfered with the market, that same market that will correct and we’ll say that we were right?”

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PRIVATE INSURERS REACT TO CMHC’S

REGULATION CHANGES

HomeFinderFind a place to call home

DID YOU KNOW? | CMHC was formed 1946 to address Canada’s post-war housing shortage.

Mortgage products hit the bricksGenworth – Canada’s largest private residential

mortgage insurers, founded in 1995, has decided not to follow suit with

CMHC’s product changes. Announced last Friday,

Genworth will make one adjustment, however.

The maximum number of units allowable under the vacation/secondary home program will be reduced

from two units to one unit. There will no changes to the business for self program. Canada Guaranty –

The private investor group Canada Guaranty, formed in 2010 when the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and National Mortgage Guaranty Holdings Inc. acquired AIG United Guaranty Mortgage

Insurance Company Canada, took the same tack as Genworth in light of CMHC’s management plan. As of May 30 only

properties with a maximum of one unit will be eligible

under the Lifestyle Advantage mortgage

product. Previously, two-unit properties were allowed.

Do you have a home-buying or selling story you’d like to

share with us? Email [email protected]

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Mortgage planner Kam Brar weighs in on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporations product changes, including discontinuation of mortgage loan insurance for those seeking a second mortgage.

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State of the ArtCustom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved designis evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter showersystem and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite aweswith its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece deresistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deckfor dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

A Honey of a Deal Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious familyroom, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LRwith FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer abuilt-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offersa very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000

Birds of a FeatherSophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroomhome, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgradeslike granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood andLEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’sparadise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

Quality Built Zen Home This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen,cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, completewith gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avante-gard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifullylandscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage ofthe one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

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 inlawaccommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently usedcommercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyerto verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000

Maximum Views with Precision DesignLuxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision builtfeaturing a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formalsitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious diningrm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. &ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler.$959,000

Baby You Can Drive My Car Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open conceptliving including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place &spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to takeadvantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub& plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000

You Have Arrived Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lightingwhich integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, andvideo. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and darkBirch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The customkitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient locationblends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

The Balvenie Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuringluxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Greatroom with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate livingareas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the InternationalAirport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

Wright for Frank Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Archi-tecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location.Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside themost discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

Escape to the CountryA magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acresof natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design,superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has adelightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house.Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities.Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000

Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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Brigadoon, there my Heart Forever Lies.One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! This 4-levelhome oceanfront home features oak hardwood floors, an open conceptGreat room, and 2 bed extra accommodation. A glassed-in Conservatorycovers a relaxing hot tub. Walk across 1/3 Acre of English countrygardens, down to the water’s edge; launch your canoe from your 130 ftof waterfront. This private Paradise is a mere 15 mins. to Victoriacity centre. $750,000

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Money, Money, Money!FANTASTIC for Investor/Professional. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area. Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 character with wood floors, picture rails, and bonus updated kitchen and bath. The upper level is updated with a gorgeous upper living room, and family room area. 7 ft height bonus inlaw accommodation in the lower area. Lovely orientation and location, right next to Oak Bay Ave but with Victoria City zoning (CR-3). $899,000

Oh Island in the Sun Desirable stunning ocean front townhome location on Resthaven Island. Lovely patio garden to enjoy the tranquil ocean setting. 1944 sq. ft. with; living, dining and family rooms, 3 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master has a 4 piece en suite and deck. Sizeable kitchen with eating nook, 4 patio doors one to BBQ patio. Attached double garage. Sidney by the Sea is just a short drive or walking distance. $799,000

Wright for FrankNewly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Architecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location. Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200 sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside the most discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! Boat in minutes to the world’s most picturesque Victoria Inner Harbour. It’s a dream home for entertaining.$1,459,800

Sanctuary in the CityDesigned by John DiCastri and set atop peaceful Mt. Tolmie offering expansive views of the ocean and mountains. This home brings light into our lives with vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and gorgeous hardwood flooring. A designer Urbana kitchen, with gracious living, and dining overlooking a sylvan water feature through walls of glass. Meditate, and relax in .42 acre gardens on multi-level decks, or in the quaint cabin retreat. $949,000

The TuscanyAnother Luxury single family home crafted by iconic builder Roger Garside. A top Designer created this enclave of private, lavishly finished homes with vaulted ceilings for a spacious, bright and airy effect. Enjoy French doors to your patio for private gas barbecue entertaining. Constructed in 2005 to provide resort style design and elegance in Sidney by the Sea. Call now! $599,900

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Good Day SunshineThis quality end unit offers 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 offers craftsman finishing with a Master bedroom on the main floor, radiant in-floor heating, luxurious baths, a gourmet kitchen open to the living room, formal dining room, with 9ft ceilings, an office, media room and excellent storage below. $699,999

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