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Friday, March 9, 2012
New Lodge consultation plan rejected Not enough room for public input, timelines too tight, say councillors Ryan Flaherty News staff
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As second attempts go, it was a shaky start at best. A preliminary consultants’ report designed to lead Oak Bay through the consultation and planning phases of a variance application for a new seniors’ care facility to replace Oak Bay Lodge drew plenty of responses Monday, but they all had a common theme: not good enough. Much of the dissatisfaction centred around the consultation strategies laid out in the Focus Corporation report presented to Oak Bay’s committee of the whole. It outlines a four-step process featuring mail-out cards, an online forum, community information displays and newspaper ads, but there are no plans for any public meetings where residents can ask questions about the plans. “I don’t think this is nearly adequate enough to address the way to engage our community,” said Coun. Tara Ney. “It’s much too piecemeal, it’s not connected enough with our community, it doesn’t give enough space for conversation.” Last year’s original application by Baptist Housing for the new 320bed facility for seniors with dementia included a pair of open houses, but was eventually denied over concerns that process was rushed. PLEASE SEE: March deadline, Page A5
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Back to basics at Willows Galley Popular Oak Bay haunt returns to its roots
“Glen and Willows Galley were definitely the one that planted the seed for me to become a chef and go into cooking,”
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Not too many people can say they own the place that gave them their first job. But that’s exactly the case for David Higgins. Higgins reopened the Willows Galley in Estevan Village late last year, completing a circle nearly 30 years in the making. It’s the very same restaurant where a 12-year-old Higgins was once hired by original owner Glen Harper. In keeping with a tried and true restaurant tradition, he started at the bottom and worked his way up. “I started out peeling the potatoes and doing the dishes and cleaning up afterwards,” said Higgins, now 39. “Then in the summertime Glen trained me on the grill and everything else. By the time I was done here, I had pretty well done everything and learned everything.” Higgins ended up spending four years at the restaurant, and the experience left an indelible mark. “Glen and Willows Galley were definitely the one that planted the seed for me to become a chef and go into cooking,” he said. After learning the ropes as a teenager working at the Galley,
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Dave Higgins, new owner of Willows Galley, holds a photo of himself at 12 years old with the original Galley owner, Glen Harper, at the restaurant. Higgins, who worked at the original Willows Galley, was introduced to cooking there and subsequently studied to become a chef. Higgins went on to complete his chef’s apprenticeship at the Victoria Golf Club. He subsequently worked in a number of kitchens around the Capital Region, including stints at the Oak Bay Beach
Hotel and Government House. When the opportunity arose to purchase the Willows, he jumped at the chance. “I think that’s what everybody works towards, having their own
Norovirus hits Victoria health-care facilities It’s norovirus season and the Vancouver Island Health Authority is asking those sick with the bug to stay at home to help stop its spread. VIHA issued a warning following active outbreaks of norovirus or norolike symptoms at five health-care facilities in Victoria and Saanichton. The affected facilities are
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business or working for themselves, and this one especially because I worked here when I was 12 and it’s got a lot of meaning to me,” Higgins said. “It feels like being back home.”
Oak Bay officer withdraws human rights complaint A human rights complaint against the Oak Bay Police Department has been resolved. In a news release issued Monday by the Oak Bay Police Department, Mayor Nils Jensen announced that the human rights complaint filed by Const. Davindar Dalep in September of 2010 has “been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.”
Dalep who spent time as the department’s school liaison officer and is the only officer in the 25-member department who is a visible minority, withdrew his complaint. Last December, allegations of sexual discrimination levied against Deputy Chief Kent Thom and Sgt. Ray Maxwell by Const. Jennifer Gibbs was resolved through mediation. editor@oakbaynews.com
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And that’s how he wants his customers to feel. There have been two other owners since Harper retired a few years ago – though he still owns the building – and Higgins wanted to make sure the menu reflected the restaurant’s roots. He has removed a few of the more recent additions to the menu and gone back to the staples like fish and chips and seafood chowder that put the restaurant on the map when it first opened in 1978. “I just want it to be Willows Galley, the way it used to be when Glen had it,” Higgins said. “The feedback has been great because of that. Basically I just want to keep the tradition going.” Since the grand reopening last Dec. 10, business has been great, Higgins said. He attributes that success to the quality of the food and the restaurant’s neighbourhood atmosphere. “When I worked here before, (people) always referred to Willows Galley as the Cheers’ kind of atmosphere, where everybody knows your name,” he said. “That’s the way I want to keep it.” reporter@vicnews.com
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Oak Bay flag returns from Afghanistan Military reservist creates ‘visual reminder’ with flag mission Erin McCracken News staff
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As one of the last military reservists from the Capital Region to serve in Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan, Maj. Hugh Carter made it his personal mission to bring a bit of home with him to the war-torn nation. In doing so, he has helped forge a stronger connection between the historic mission and several municipalities in Greater Victoria. After seeing other military personnel fly their hometown flags at various Canadian camps in Afghanistan, Carter decided to do something similar “as a closure to the mission and our combat role.” While home on leave last October, he collected municipal flags from Victoria,
Esquimalt, Oak Bay and the Esquimalt Dockyard branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. While in Afghanistan he had photos taken of himself and another Island reservist holding the flags at the war memorial at the Kandahar Airfield military camp. “These were the last flags to actually be there when we closed down the operations and moved to our training mission,” said Carter, an Esquimalt resident who serves with Edmonton-based Land Force Western Area, one of four Canadian Army commands. During a recent Victoria governance and priorities committee meeting, Mayor Dean Fortin asked Carter to tell the story of where Victoria’s flag had been. “It’s a visual reminder of those members of our society that do public service and serve in our armed forces, and it’s an opportunity to honour them,” Fortin said. The photo of the Victoria flag at the war memorial now hangs in council chambers. The flag itself will one
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Maj. Hugh Carter, left, and Cpl. Nick Temos hold the Oak Bay flag at the Canadian war memorial in Afghanistan last fall. Carter did the same thing with flags from Greater Victoria to foster a stronger connection between the municipalities and Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan. day either be flown again in the city or permitted to travel elsewhere. Dockyard Legion branch manager Doug Grant was thrilled when Carter asked to take the Legion’s flag to Afghanistan. “It just struck the hearts of the people here when we talked about it,” Grant said. He plans to add the treasured item to the branch’s
Wall of Heroes tribute, which features the photos of Canadians who died during Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan. “We’re going to stand the flag down,” Grant said. “It will never be flown again.” Esquimalt’s flag has also been returned. Oak Bay will receive its flag in the coming weeks. emccracken@vicnews.com
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March deadline too soon for council Continued from Page A1
Given a second chance and the luxury of more time to deliberate, it’s imperative that the application process be as comprehensive and inclusive as possible, councillors said. “Despite the fact that people went to those (open houses) and there was good dialogue, there was still a feeling that the community hadn’t been engaged properly in that process, and I think that we’re in a little bit of danger of being at that same point here,” Coun. Kevin Murdoch said. Though on the surface this may appear to be a normal variance application, Murdoch added, in reality it is much more than that, and it’s a decision that will affect all Oak Bay residents. “I agree a lot of this comes down to people understanding that this is a variance permit, and these things aren’t required, but to go beyond that requirement is very important,” he said. The consultation strategy is based on criteria set out by the municipality in its original request for proposals from consulting firms, said Focus project lead Felice Mazzoni. Though Bap-
tist Housing is footing the bill for the whole format to voice their Focus’ services, they ultimately feelings on Focus’ approach. answer to the municipality. “An emphasis on providing “We are certainly open to information outward to the changing the scope, but it has community, while laudable, is to be done with the approval of simply not enough,” said Paul council,” Mazzoni said to coun- Merner, whose Hampshire cil. “We could do Road home borall kinds of wonthe Oak Bay “An emphasis on ders derful things -Lodge property. and trust me, we providing information “We need some would like to -- outward to the kind of process but your paramethat actively elicters are very well- community, while its input from the defined for us, laudable, is simply not neighbours and so we’re sort of from the broader marching to your enough.” community.” - Paul Merner drumbeat here.” The commitConcerns were tee received the also raised about the ambitious report, and directed Focus to timeline set out in the report, revise the consultation plan which aims to deliver a sum- and timeline for its completion. mary of community input on “At the end of the day (the the proposal by the end of decision on the variance appliMarch. cation) comes back to us,” said “Even if you didn’t change Murdoch. “If the broader comthe strategy of what you’re pro- munity feels like they’ve been posing, I don’t see the timing heard … then we’ll have a much of this working,” said municipal happier and very easy decision administrator Mark Brennan. to make.” “From a practical standpoint, reporter@vicnews.com I think the time frame is too short.” Several residents in attendance also took advantage of Give us your comments by email: the less formal committee of editor@oakbaynews.com.
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Hockey night in the region It’s March and it’s the height of hockey season for Greater Victoria fans. Many are following the Vancouver Canucks, hoping the Northwest Division leaders will make a return trip to the National Hockey League championship series, and with a little luck, score their first Stanley Cup win. The Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals have developed a following of their own in their first season here You want value? after replacing the Salmon Kings. Check out the Jr. B ECHL At week’s end the hockey playoffs Royals looked like a safe bet to make the playoffs, following an exciting, if somewhat of a roller-coaster regular season of major junior hockey. But the place to be on many hockey nights in the Capital Region over the past couple of weeks has been any of the three rinks that are home to junior B teams. Led by the Island league’s regular season champion Victoria Cougars, local teams have given diehard fans and infrequent spectators the type of entertainment that keeps ’em coming back. The always-tough Cougars are taking on Mill Bay’s Kerry Park Islanders in one semifinal, while the defending playoff champ Peninsula Panthers are battling the Saanich Braves in the other. These high school-aged players leave little on the ice and offer up everything from tight defensive battles to high-scoring goalfests. Fans packing Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt (Cougars), Pearkes Rec Centre in Saanich and Panorama Rec Centre in North Saanich (Panthers) know they need not shell out big dough to experience exciting, inspiring games. It doesn’t hurt that the price of a hot dog or popcorn is modest as well. On the West Shore, the struggles of the junior A Victoria Grizzlies this year have been somewhat counteracted by news that the area will get a junior B team back for next season. Overall, there’s plenty of signs that hockey remains a passion in the Capital Region, no matter who’s playing the game. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Balancing books on two fronts In her enthusiasm and, I suspect, budget. ’Tis the season, as each to make it more difficult for me to municipality goes over the books say ‘no’ to her gleeful request – i.e. and crunches the numbers. demand – my seven-year-old is It won’t be long before property hopping up and down. owners find out how She is hopeful I’ll take much their municipal her and her brother to taxes will cost them. see The Lorax. Esquimalt property I sigh as dollar signs owners will likely face flash before my eyes. a tax hike, possibly “We just went to a higher than the year movie two weeks ago,” prior. According to Black I say. “Remember, we’re Press council reporters, trying to save our money municipalities from for our vacation this Saanich to Sooke will summer.” likely see a property tax Erin McCracken increase this year. “Does that mean we can’t see the movie?” To make matters Paper trail she asks me, no longer worse in Esquimalt, few bouncing. residents have taken “No. We just want to be able to a proactive interest in budget save our money for other things. deliberations. Four residents Bigger things.” attended a public budget Ahh, the juggling act that is the presentation last month. family budget. It can’t be for lack of interest, Without missing a beat – The since many people are quick to Lorax temporarily forgotten – my express their views after the budget kids begin rhyming off a list of is passed. things they’d like to see and do Modern Democracy co-founder during their vacation, though it’s Jason Ross, who donates his months away. time videotaping various public “We won’t be able to do meetings held in the Capital Region, everything that week,” I warn them. filmed the recent Esquimalt budget “Let’s vote on it, so that everyone meeting. can have a say.” After posting the videos on No one likes to be outvoted, but YouTube, they were viewed 96 the discussion gives me a better times. Granted, it’s not the stuff you sense of everyone’s expectations. want to spend a couple of hours And it allows the kids to appreciate, watching, even if you are in the however temporarily, that there is a comfort of your own home, with a spending cap. bowl of popcorn in hand. It makes me think back to But if your taxes go up and you interviews I conducted last week didn’t attend any budget meetings about Esquimalt’s 2012 municipal or send in an email with your
input, do you still have a right to grumble about a hike after your municipality’s budget is approved? Sure, you do. But, what’s the point? “(Residents) are obviously looking at a tax increase, and if they have concerns they should show up,” Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins said last week. “You can’t complain after the fact if you don’t have an understanding of the process, and (aren’t) aware of all the cost implications.” Attending the meetings, or, if possible, watching them online – cue the popcorn popper – gives taxpayers a better sense of the financial health of their communities. “Everybody wants cheaper taxes, but I’m not sure they realize the impact,” Esquimalt Coun. Meagan Brame said recently. True. Everyone in my house wants a fantastic vacation, and the kids are beginning to realize that we’ll have to tighten our belts now so we can maximize our fun later. That’s not to say my daughter won’t jump up and down excitedly from time to time, asking to see The Lorax or making other such requests, or hold back her complaints when I say ‘no.’ But my hope is there will be fewer complaints and a bit more understanding. Can your municipal councillors and mayors expect the same from you? Erin McCracken is a reporter with the Victoria News. emccracken@vicnews.com
‘Few Esquimalt residents have taken an proactive interest in budget talks.’
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LETTERS Fine line between teachers as professionals or labourers I taught junior high school in Duncan in the mid-70s for several years and that classroom experience has left me with nothing but respect for teachers. It is a difficult, demanding profession that requires a great deal of energy to effectively create a positive learning environment from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It has always been considered an important profession which necessitated planning and marking outside the classroom hours. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is another matter altogether. It is a union that is seemingly ill
disposed to professional development, focusing rather on political advocacy. An incredible amount of union dues has been poured into advertising how horrible the education system has become in the last 10 years (note: after the departure of the NDP government). They do not believe in gradewide testing, refused to try to negotiate a new collective agreement over the summer, preferring to wait for the new school year to begin, and put forward a preposterous wage and benefits package, eventually reduced to a three-year demand
for a 15-per-cent wage increase. This furthers their obvious political agenda, but does nothing to help the province’s educational system. Former BCTF president Jinny Sims is now a federal NDP MP. Surely this desire for confrontation has severely damaged the classroom learning situation and the public educational system, evidenced by more parents simply giving up and removing their children. Having received a 15-percent increase over the previous three years, perhaps it might be reasonable for BCTF to see how
other professional vocations have fared. In many cases, architects, engineers, surveyors and lawyers have struggled to keep their doors open. Most private-sector professionals make less money today than three years ago. All B.C. taxpayers pay half of all teachers’ pensions. Private-sector pensions are often completely self-financed and generous healthcare plans are virtually nonexistent. The bulk of the present cost of the $5.5-billion B.C. education budget is teachers’ salaries. Would teachers want their desired salary increase to be
Readers respond: Bill C-30, small-appliance recycling, cynicism. Other methods available for surveillance Bill C-30 is unnecessary. We have mechanisms to allow surveillance of persons of interest and their online activities. They are called warrants. They work. Warrantless surveillance as enabled by Bill C-30 removes vital checks and balances and violates the rights of all Canadians. One does not have to stand with criminals to oppose an intrusive police state. Federal Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, in promoting Bill C-30, has made outrageous and insulting remarks about opponents of the bill and all Canadians. It is past time for Toews to publicly and sincerely apologize to all Canadians for his inappropriate comments, to learn the details and implications of his pet bill, and to listen to the overwhelming opposition from ordinary Canadians. Information about the potential social and monetary costs of Bill C-30 and an online petition can be found at www.StopSpying.ca. Gordon Horne Victoria
Time to see the good and value the care of others There are people in our lives in society who genuinely and sincerely care about the needs of others, be it a grocery store manager, a municipal councillor, a bank teller or a company president. I often hear people say these people are only in it for the money. How can we begrudge someone for providing themselves, their families and their employees with a livelihood. And if others do not notice the care given in the things other people do in the nature of their work, the care is not being valued. If the care is not being valued, it is marginalized in importance by other perspectives about human nature and our society, and puts extra demands on caring peoples’ strength to continue and have faith in their sense of purpose and believe in themselves
as compassionate human beings. One can understand people becoming cynical, discouraged or downhearted about society because of the hardships and difficulties they meet in their own lives. Only, this is not constructive. If we do notice and value the care in people around us – parents, children and youth and grandparents, shop owners, grocery clerks, police – then a response of acknowledgment can foster and strengthen the compassionate nature of our social fabric, which, in turn, makes it simpler for individuals to be caring. Dianne Mark Brentwood Bay
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Incentives will do more to encourage recycling We just bought a new rice cooker and were surprised to find an environmental fee of $2.25 tacked on. This charge is apparently levied under something called “Unplugged: the Small Appliance Recycling Program” introduced by the B.C. government on Oct. 1 last year. The idea is to keep appliances out of landfills, and to encourage people to return their old appliances to a recycling centre. Sadly, modern appliances are now made such that the consumer has little chance to repair them. In olden times, a malfunctioning kettle or iron could be opened up and repaired. Now, most items have a label such as ‘no user serviceable items inside, thus encouraging disposal. The previous recycling program had people pay upon disposal of an item; now they charge you when you buy the item. If the intention of the new program is to have people bring items to a recycling facility, then the consumer should be tempted with a refund of at least some of the environmental fee, similar to returning bottles to a depot. Alas, this is not the case, and people originally unlikely to visit a recycling facility now have no more incentive to do so. Roel Hurkens Victoria
funded by deficit borrowing that would have to be paid by their present students in their future working lives? The NDP initiated a politically correct change in class composition that required special needs students to be integrated into all classrooms. This has been the single greatest stroke in making the present classroom situation untenable for many teachers. It must be changed to bring a good learning environment back to our public schools. Patrick Skillings Oak Bay
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Rally draws thousands to the legislature Natalie North News staff
After a year of stalled contract negotiations and six months of workto-rule job action, B.C.’s public school teachers found themselves in the throes of a rapidly-escalating labour dispute with the province this week. While teachers from across B.C. reported a sense of comfort during a massive downtown march and rally at the legislature Tuesday morning, few were willing to speculate on how the conflict would affect them personally. Provincial government employees across the capital were also thrown into discord Tuesday, as B.C. Teachers’ Federation members, along with other unionized counterparts, picketed illegally outside downtown office buildings. The groups later congregated at the rally in protest of an imposed contract and back-to-work legislation tabled by Education Minister George Abbott. Bill 22 is expected to be passed by government early next week and imposes large fines on teachers who continue to strike. BCTF president Susan Lambert buoyed supporters with a message to the Liberals. “They need to know that we’ve only just begun,” Lambert said. “The teachers of B.C. will defend public education with all of our wit and all of our strength. They need to know that we will not rest and we will not waver and we will never be complacent. They need to know we will resist.” Lambert ended her speech with an ominous shoutout to other unions: “We have powerful allies,” she said. “Show them what democracy looks like.” nnorth@saanichnews.com
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After years in the circus, Benoit Ranger, better known as the clown Ben La Barouette, holds a record: 24 chairs balanced on his chin. See the Dream Circus, March 10 at 4 p.m.
The art of living casually Grassroots group celebrates a decade of artistic support Ryan Flaherty News staff
It’s hard to imagine an art gallery running year after year without any staff whatsoever. But that’s basically what the Ministry of Casual Living has been doing for the past decade, surviving mostly on grant money and the generosity of a dedicated group of volunteers. “I added up the rent and pure money that the volunteers that ran the place had put in over the last nine-and-a-half years, and it was close to $85,000 that artists paid out of pocket to keep it going,” says Aubrey Burke, who is just completing a year-long stint as the “minister” – the grassroots organization’s term for curator – of the arts collective. “And that doesn’t count time.” It should be pointed out that the Ministry isn’t exactly your
typical gallery. All artists are wel- artist. come, and the group’s primary “We just had John Luna show in focus is on giving emerging artists all three windows, and that went a chance to show their work for really well,” says Kidd. the first time. Not only has the move allowed “We’re trying to make this avail- the Ministry to spread the wealth, able to everybody. It’s not exclu- it’s exposed them to a whole new sive at all,” says Cameron Kidd, audience. the group’s new minister. “It’s set “We’re definitely getting a difup in a way that there is a space ferent crowd, different exposure – available for people if they want to probably more exposure – downsubmit. We try to encourage peo- town with the citizens of Victoria ple to submit as many than we were on Haultproposals to show as ain in Fernwood,” says “It’s not they can.” Kidd. “There’s a lot A recent move from exclusive at all.” more foot traffic.” - Cameron Kidd the Ministry’s origiLast week the Minnal home has opened istry hosted a two-day up new opportunities for poten- party to celebrate its first 10 years. tial exhibitors. After occupying a Judging by the sold-out crowds on space on Haultain Avenue for its both nights, there’s plenty of supfirst nine-plus years of existence, port in Greater Victoria for their artthe Ministry now has a trio of dis- ists-supporting-artists approach. play spaces in the heart of down“We’re vibing off the community town Victoria. and people are excited about what The windows – in Odeon Alley, we’re doing,” says Burke. at 625 Johnson Street and at 407 Ten years in, the Ministry conGovernment Street – allow the tinues to look for ways to reach Ministry to host up to six differ- out to the arts community. Collabent exhibits per month; given the orations with local musicians are normal two-week run of each dis- being explored, beach tours are play. They can also co-ordinate the being arranged, and there’s even display spaces to support a single a documentary in the works that
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Cameron Kidd, the minister for the Ministry of Casual Living, pulls a painting out of one of their three display windows downtown on Government Street outside Decade clothing store. examines the group’s first decade of existence. “I think that the Ministry has been an important space for artists over the last 10 years, and has given
hundreds of people the opportunity to showcase their works in Victoria,” says Kidd. “We’d like to continue doing so.” reporter@vicnews.com
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ame a bike race on the Island this year and Saanich’s Roland Rabien will probably be in it. The 34-year-old amateur cyclist plans to enter 40 to 50 events in the upcoming race season, mostly on the Island but also on the mainland and in Washington. The Victoria Cycling League season kicks off on Sunday (March 11) with the Caleb Pike Road race. Coincidentally, mountain biking’s Island Cup Series also kicks off on Sunday, with the Pro City Racing cross-country race at Hartland Park. Rabien will race the latter, though the major“There was ity of his season will be no conscious in the Victoria Cycling League. decision to start not uncommon volunteering. I just forIt’scyclists such as couldn’t say no.” Rabien, who started with mountain biking, – Roland Rabien to compete in a variety of disciplines: road, cyclo cross, cross-country mountain biking, time Don Denton/News staff trial and track (velodrome). There are few, however, who are as heavily Saanich cyclist Roland Rabien will take part involved with organizing the Island’s race scene. in as many as 50 bike races this year. He’ll “I started lending a hand where I could and it help organize several of them. slowly grew to the state it’s at now,” Rabien said. A computer programmer by day, Rabien is (part of the Cross on the Rock series) on Nov. lending his time to nearly a dozen races in 2012. 20, to helping out with four Pro City-held races His work ranges from director of the Pro City in the Victoria Cycling League’s 2012 race schedRacing Cyclocross Race at Western Speedway ule (the Observatory Hill Climb, as well as three
significant, but subtle variation to his bike. There’s no left brake lever. Instead, both the front and back brakes run through the right lever. Likewise, both gear levers are rigged on the right side of his handlebars. Rabien first took up mountain biking at UVic as a 19-year-old. It was his first serious foray into sports since he was 14, when a roofing accident nearly took his left arm. He can close his Photos by Duane Martindale left fist, but that’s Above: Rabien leading about it. the Cat. 4 men’s “I have limited field in the 2011 functional grip. Bastion Square Grand I can’t put too Prix, which he won. Right: Sprinting much weight on it, in the Victoria Cycling League. but it’s not that big a deal for road racin Metchosin). Add Jumpship, the ing,” Rabien said. Tour de Victoria, the Sidney Time Clearly it’s not. Trials and ongoing support for local In 2010 Rabien rode to silver at cycling websites to the list of things the para-cycling nationals in Quethat keep Rabien spinning. bec. And in 2011 he was first in the “Honestly, there was no con- Bastion Square Grand Prix’s Catescious decision to start volunteer- gory 4. ing. I just couldn’t say no.” Where he does have to compenHe’s the same way with his train- sate “a little more” is the ups and ing regimen. Rabien throws himself downs of cross country and the into as many local races as pos- constant dismounts of cyclo-cross sible, which meant 50 in total last – though he races in the expert year. class of the Island mountain bik“The plan was to race myself fit. ing series and almost has enough It worked, so I’ll do it again.” points to move up to for Cat. 3 road A lot of cyclists who race along- racing. side Rabien might not notice a sports@vicnews.com
Spartans junior boys top Islands The Claremont Spartans showed their superiority by romping to three straight wins to capture the recent junior boys’ Island basketball title at Cowichan secondary. Claremont is currently among the top-ranked teams in B.C. and reinforced its position by beating John Barsby of Nanaimo 56-37, Oak Bay 48-28 and Wellington 49-36 in Saturday’s final. Work ethic made all the difference for the Claremont team, said coach Brandon Dunlop, a former UVic Vike. “We’re a fairly deep team. The guys who come off the bench work as hard as the guys who start. We’ve had a really good season.’’
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Claremont was never seriously threatened in the final by Wellington, particularly when a pair of threepointers padded the Saanich school’s margin to 40-23 after the third quarter. Avoiding nailbiter games suits the coach just fine. “All the power to the guys,’’ Dunlop said. “It makes it a little bit less stressful.’’ Claremont now heads to the provincials at Vancouver College. “If they work as hard as they do, there’s no reason not to be confident,’’ Dunlop said. Claremont has split two meetings this season with powerhouse Vancouver College. sports@vicnews.com
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Sliding into the playoffs Victoria Royals forward Tim Traber loses control of the puck to Vancouver Giants forward David Musil during Sunday’s 6-0 Giants win at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The Royals have sold out Wednesday’s (March 14) home game versus the Portland Winterhawks. The playoffs are on the line as the Royals play in Kelowna tonight (March 9) and Everett tomorrow.
A tale of two Saaniches Stands fill as Braves and Panthers meet in VIJHL semifinals
Braves forward Andrew White gets in front of Panthers goalie Stephen Heslop during Game 1 of the Island league Semifinals at Pearkes on Monday.
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It’s as close to civil war as it gets in good old Saanich. Nearly 250 people packed the stands to cheer their respective districts at Pearkes arena on Monday night as south battled north in Game 1 of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League semifinal. The southerly Saanich Braves won handily, 7-2 over North Saanich’s Peninsula Panthers. But expect more fight out of the seasoned warriors from the north – they are defending B.C. champs after all. Game 3 of the VIJHL semifinal goes tonight at Panorama Recreation Centre. When two teams so close in geography meet in the playoffs, the added energy from the visiting fans is felt from the bench, said Braves coach Brad Cook. In fact, despite a one-sided score in the Braves’ favour, Peninsula fans were just as vocal, if not more so on Monday. So much so, that the Braves’ Facebook page admitted it in a plea for improved home support. And with the Victoria Cougars and Kerry Park Islanders in the other semifinal, it means every game is a short drive for fans to watch their team for the rest of the VIJHL playoffs. “It’s going to be nice for hockey in Victoria the next month,” Cook said. “When you think about it, most of the players on both teams are local, and they’re bringing three to four fans each. It means guaranteed full buildings the rest of the way.” For last year’s Cougars versus Panthers final series, Archie Browning was drawing crowds it hadn’t seen since the days when the Victoria Salsa played there,
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nearing the 1,000 mark. And it’s great for the ownership groups. No more long bus trips, double the gate revenue and all that profit going back into the team funds. “Junior B isn’t a business people get into for profit,” Cook said. “The teams need that money.” On the other hand, it means players and coaches are left to their daily routines, which means daily distractions. “Riding the bus (up-Island) means everyone meeting together at 1 p.m. It gives everyone a chance to put work, school and family out of their minds. A chance to focus and decompress.”
Game night Braves vs. Panthers ■ Panthers 2 Braves 7 ■ Game 3: Today (March 9), 7:30 p.m. at Panorama. ■ Game 4: March 12, 7:30 p.m. at Panorama. Cougars vs. Islanders ■ Islanders 3 Cougars 4 ■ Cougars 3 Islanders 1 ■ Game 3: March 8 ■ Game 4: March 10, 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park. ■ Game 5 (If necessary): March 11, 3 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre.
And it’s worked. The Braves were over .500 on the road this year. Now the team is hoping it can bring an army of fans with them into battle at Panorama tonight and Monday (Game 4).
Best of the battle All but three players from the Braves roster registered a point in Monday’s 7-2 win. Cook felt his squad stole its 2-0 lead in the first period of Monday’s win, which included a shorthanded goal by Sheldon Trees. “We came out a bit timid,” Cook said. “There’s a fear factor because Peninsula just accomplished a pretty big feat upsetting Oceanside (Generals).” But if anyone should feel confident going into this series against the defending VIJHL champs it’s the Braves. The Braves won the last five regular season games against Panthers: 9-1, 7-3, 6-3, 11-0 and 4-2. Brave words: Game 1 marked the return of Jack Palmer, Hayden Long, Liam Sproule and goalie Tanner McGaw, all back from injury ... Backup Bowman Rutledge replaced McGaw in the series-clinching Game 6 against the Campbell River Storm. Bowman stopped 34 shots while letting in just one goal as the Braves won in double overtime, 2-1 ... Ty Jones scored both goals. sports@vicnews.com
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PINCKARD, CYNTHIA HOPE (HYSLOP), nee YARROW July 17, 1921 - February 27, 2012 Cynthia was born in Esquimalt in her family home, brought into this world by her grandfather Dr. F.B. Leeder. She was the eldest daughter of Norman and Hope Yarrow. Cynthia passed away quickly and peacefully surrounded by family at Royal Jubilee Hospital on Monday February 27th 2012. At the age of 18 and during WWII Cynthia worked at the Royal Jubilee Hospital as a volunteer nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aid. In 1979, she returned to work in the Royal Jubilee Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer services department and stayed into her 91st year - a span of 32 years. In 1944, Cynthia married Tom Hyslop with whom she had David, Gillian and Peter. Later she married Bill Pinckard with whom she had Christopher and Mark. Cynthia loved the outdoors, she even rafted two rivers in the Northwest Territories; and she was a skilled ďŹ&#x201A;oral designer and gardener. Cynthia was a lovely, gracious, sensitive, and compassionate woman always putting othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs before her own. She was a tireless walker who visited Oak Bay Village daily, turning down all offers of rides. Cynthia always displayed an abundant energy which amazed everyone all on a cup of soup. Cynthia was devoted to her large and extended family. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Pre-deceased by her brother John (d. 1938), and her daughter Gillian (d. 2012); survived by her sister and best friend Veryan, and Cynthiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children: David, Peter (Hazell), Christopher (Keiko), Mark (Christina); her nieces, Susan and Stephanie; her grandchildren, Jude (Sarah), Seth (Julie), Fraser, Melissa, Robyn, Hannah, Ayana, and Ian Stewart (Jeannie); her great-grandchildren Ben, Flynn, Tristan, Connor and Isla; and so many friends. There will be a celebration of Cynthiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life to be held at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club on Friday, March the 9th, 1:00 - 3:30 pm. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, Cynthia would prefer it if you were to make a donation to a charity of your choice. Special thanks to the Royal Jubilee staff, and to all the ďŹ ne people at Victoria Hospice for their kind care and attention in her last hours of life.
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RV SALES REP needed for asap! We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an amazing opportunity to sell the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interiorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.
PRIVATE VOICE lessons avail., all styles & ages welcome. Learn to sing with good technique & conďŹ dence. Call Catherine 250-595-6890.
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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment
HELP WANTED An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ďŹ eld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051
HOME CARE SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Companion for seniors/Girl Friday (Oak Bay). Bonnie 778-433-5933.
TELEPHONE SALES persons required for a local fund raiser. Must have previous sales experience. Evenings Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm. $11/hr+ incentives. Please call 250-384-4427, leave detailed message.
LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to expand your Electrical experience. Looking for Journeymen Electrician for remote offgrid facilities along the BC Coast. Renewable energy projects up to 300 KW. Excellent wage and beneďŹ t opportunities depending on experience. Email resume to info@hakaienergysolutions.com
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PETS PETS JUVENILE MALE Boxer. Not neutered. High energy adult dog. Very handsome! Must Sell, $200. Call 250-361-0052.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, upright freezers, 24â&#x20AC;? stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
BUILDING SUPPLIES Must Sell (Ltd.) Will deal. 24x36, 39x57, 60x100. 40 yr paint (Steel Bldgs). Pro-Rated freight to site. Erection Avail. Source# 1OC 866-609-4321
FRIENDLY FRANK 2 QUEEN sized ďŹ&#x201A;at sheets, 8 towels assorted (used), $18 for everything, 250-383-4578. AIRCAST BOOTS, medical, like new, 1 sz ďŹ ts all male & female, $88. obo. (250)3802858 before 9pm. COMPUTER CELERON2, 664MHz, WinXP, 80GB HD, monitor, keyboard, mouse, $45 obo. Call 250-479-1101. GRACO INFANT car seat, up to 40lbs, hardly used, 6 yrs old. $50. (250)721-3740. HAND MADE wool bed spread & 2 cushions, $20, 3 seat sofa, $60. 250-881-8133. JVC 19â&#x20AC;? colour TV, in great shape, $75 obo. Call 250-3864083.
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SIDNEY: FURNISHED Deluxe suite, newer. Walk to ocean & town. All incl. 250-656-8080.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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COLWOOD, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. 2 level home with an exceptional view. Mins to elem & sec schools. On bus route. Walk to beach & Royal Roads. N/S. Pets neg. $1900 mo + utils. Call 250-478-8146.
CARS
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DRESSERS, CHESTS, Bookcases: Truckload Just Arrived! New Espresso & White, Well Priced! POCKETCOIL QueenSize Mattress Sets w/10yr FULL WARRANTEE $599.; Storewide Pre-inventory Clearance. No HST on Lots! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C
EUROPEAN MASONRY HEATERS AVAILABLE IN CANADA Please visit: www.gilmoremasonry heaters.com gilmore@sasktel.net 306-630-9116 Also other masonry work
BY OWNER, 2 bdrm condo on (Burnside Rd.), priv & quiet, +45, small pet ok. Must see! $219,900. Call 250-385-3547.
1-800-910-6402
HOUSES FOR SALE
FOX FUR coat, silver with black, only worn twice, sz 14. $1200 obo. (250)216-9415.
VICTORIA DOWNTOWN: Near Cook St. village, new 2 bdrm house stainless 5 apls prvt fenced yard pet ok N/S Mar 1st $1400. 250-383-8800
KIRBY VACUUM, bought $2500 selling for $800 never used. (250)652-4690.
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $15,750 o.b.o. 250-466-4156
SUITES, LOWER
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
BURNSIDE. 2-BDRM. Bright, spacious, quiet. 5 appls, cat ok, N/S, refs. Avail now. $1025 mo utils incl’d. (250)884-5245.
1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036
STORAGE WALK-IN BATHTUB, Premier make, jetted, good cond. $1000. obo. (250)884-0179.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
GARAGE SALES
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SAANICH, AVAIL April. 1 bright modern, new above grd 1 bdrm suite. Sep ent, shared laundry, incls utils & cable. 1 cat allowed, N/S, on bus route, close to all amens. $875 mo. Call (250)995-1753.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
TRUCKS & VANS
$0-$1000 CASH For Junk Cars/Trucks Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!
SIDNEY AREA, bright upper 1 bdrm suite, $825, heat & H/W incl’d, full kitchen, full bath, W/D, storage, private patio. Avail April. 1. 250-516-8086.
RENTALS COTTAGES SIDNEY CHARMING garden cottage, sea view & beach access on bus route to Sidney & Victoria, near ferries & airport. Totally reno’d, with beautiful fir floors, 1 bdrm (fits queen or smaller), 1 bath (shower, no tub), open kitchen/dining & living area, 4 appliances, off street prkg. $1000. NP/NS. Opportunity to garden. Long term preferred. 250-656-3003.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1300 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? (250)478-7062. SIDNEY- 3 bdrm (behind Thrifty’s) 1 bath. Reno’d. NS/NP. $1375+(250)656-4003
SIDNEY: BRIGHT bachelor, $700 view, priv deck, close to park, ocean , shops. NS/NP. Avail Apr. 1. Call 250-6561672 or 250-884-4159.
TowPimp.com 250-588-7172
toll free 1-888-588-7172 1986 VW VANAGON- 110,178 original km, camperized. $5000 obo. (250)544-4303.
TRANSPORTATION
MARINE
AUTO SERVICES KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road. (250)883-0490.
BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
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HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.
250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Spring cleanup, tree & hedge pruning. 23yrs exp. WCB.
LANDSCAPE & TREE Fruit/hedges/pruning. Lawn & garden. Maint. 18 yrs exp. WCB. Andrew, (250)893-3465.
FENCING
ANOTHER LAWN SEASON! Replace it with a beautiful Garden or Patio. 30 yrs exp. web.me.com/rodkeays Call 250-858-3564.
GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
CARPENTRY CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
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SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.
CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com
DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
GARDENING AURICLE Lawns- cln up lawn garden hedge pruning soil tests & fertilize. (250)882-3129 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677 20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Soil/Mulch (2 cu yd), Hauling. 250-479-6495
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com Blooms For All Seasons Garden & flower design Garden bed maintenance Pruning Real Estate staging Container design Seasonal clean-ups Lucia Salazar, LHT Fully insured Tel: (250) 382-9565 http://passionforgardening .blogspot.com DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141.
HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071
GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.
IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com
GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.
QUALITY WORK. All Renos & Repairs. Decks, Suites, Drywall, Painting. 250-818-7977.
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SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs. SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
Peacock Painting
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
MOVING & STORAGE
#1 JUNK Removal & Hauling. Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335. lalondejeff62@yahoo.ca $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
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✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.
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Select your home. Select your mortgage. Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
101-66 Songhees, $624,900
This Weekend’s
OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday
604-75 Songhees
30 Lekwammen Dr, $326,900
2885 Queenston, $578,800
4171 Crossandra, $639,888
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Deidra Junghans 250 474-6003
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Andrew Holenchuk 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
2239 Shelbourne St, $379,000 Sunday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 37
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
pg. 11
pg. 18
pg. 18
pg. 18
pg. 9
pg. 12
pg. 7
pg. 14
pg. 13
pg. 10
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
pg. 34
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 6
Saturday 12-1:45 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 22
pg. 5
pg. 17
pg. 18
pg. 5
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bruce McCulloch, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
pg. 15
Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gordon Tews 250 384-8124
110-1505 Church Ave, $229,900
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Gray Rothnie, 250-477-1000 pg. 19
pg. 20
pg. 36
pg. 36
pg. 12
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor Smith, 250 388-5882 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
pg. 18
2226 Windsor, $879,000 pg. 14
Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
pg. 39
pg. 19
Friday & Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 6
973 Nicholson, $854,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422
pg. 21
909 Lucas Ave, $599,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875
pg. 20
pg. 39
pg. 10
Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600
pg. 20
Saturday 12-1:30 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
pg. 37
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Chatterton Alli Munro 250 477-5353 pg. 12
3913 Jean Hgts, $759,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 22
103-40 Gorge Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Tom Brailsford 250 388-5466
pg. 39
528 Walter, $449,900 pg. 23
pg. 23
3828 Cardie, $629,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
pg. 21
211-4529 West Saanich, $379,000
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 22
409-4536 Viewmont, $299,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
pg. 23
pg. 14
982 Meadowview Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333
4173 Buckingham, $669,000 pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney 250-384-8124
pg. 22
pg. 36
528 Walter Ave, $449,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
20-934 Boulderwood, $579,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
pg. 6
219-1009 McKenzie, $193,000
212-1619 Morrison, $239,900
Sunday 1-2:30 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997
pg. 16
4582 Seawood Terr, $779,500 pg. 21
pg. 37
401-1035 McClure, $274,900
121 Paddock, $459,000
406-1068 Tolmie, $279,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124
pg. 34
pg. 21
108-3700 Carey, $295,900
746 Gorge Rd W, $549,900
pg. 21
104-1450 Beach Dr, $325,000 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
Sunday 3-5 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
308-3260 Quadra St., $266,900
Saturday 2-3:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
pg. 21
618 Baxter, $513,900
102-3969 Shelbourne, $215,000
658 Grenville, $489,900
Sunday 12-2 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter 250 744-3301
4336 San Cristo Pl, $569,000
16-477 Lampson St, $249,900
2073 Crescent Rd, $824,900 pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 22
4165 Crosshaven Cl, $629,900
7-704 Rockheights, $565,900
101-1807 Oak Bay Ave pg. 15
pg. 20
1366 Craigflower, $569,900
1001 Foul Bay Rd
pg. 6
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-744-3301
pg. 6
2213 Windsor, $931,788
206-971 Mckenzie Ave, $263,900
4682 Scottswood, $499,000
pg. 18
407-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $399,000
pg. 14
311-1083 Tillicum Rd, $309,900
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600
4674 Lochside, $1,048,000 pg. 21
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
pg. 22
4386 Elnido Cres, $579,000 pg. 36
Saturday 2:30-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333
1217 Wychbury Ave
pg. 36 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
pg. 36
1366 Craigflower, $569,900
105-2210 Cadboro Bay Rd, $339,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577
104-1687 Poplar, $339,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
937 Mesher, $859,900
736 Powderly
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 6
Saturday 12-1:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,049,000 pg. 34
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nicole Goeujon, 250-686-0078
pg. 12
3393 Henderson, $669,000
pg. 18
1005-225 Belleville, $649,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deanna Noyce 250 744-3301
33-5110 Cordova Bay
pg. 10
pg. 10
402-11 Cooperage, $448,000
3108 Mars St, $558,000
pg. 22
3361 Linwood, $634,900
pg. 12
304E-1115 Craigflower Rd, $449,900
pg. 13
1-1020 Queens, $359,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
1701 Mamich Circle, $788,800
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Keith Watson 250 744-3301
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
336 Arnold, $829,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
pg. 21
1086 Totemwood, $829,000
pg. 14
14-60 Dallas Rd., $599,000
2205 Victor, $419,000
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Jack Petrie 250 385-2033
pg. 19
13-1182 Colville, $425,900
pg. 14
1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
925 Devonshire Rd., $429,900
1486 Dallas, $799,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Julie Rust 250 477-1100
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd May Liu 250 477-7291
31 Kaleigh, $569,900
pg. 15
105-330 Waterfront, $510,000
305-649 Bay, $242,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
pg. 16
pg. 39
4029 Providence, $949,900
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
1219 Alderman Rd, $450,000
2-1200 Richardson
Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 477-7291
710 Linden Ave. Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Alison Stoodley, 250-477-1100
4190 Kashtan Pl, $519,900
934 Craigflower, $419,000
C-707 Linden, $439,900
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram 250 385-2033
402-1000 Mcclure, $239,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar 250 384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
1016 Craigdarroch, $699,000
205-1110 Oscar St, $349,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
451 Chester Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 5
212-55 Songhees, $649,000
Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033
1121 Fort, $183,900 Daily exc Friday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
pg. 17
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663
407-1510 Hillside, $468,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
407-455 Sitkum, $549,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bob Davies, 250-884-8336
1145 Johnson, $479,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
607 Wilson, $399,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033
Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Claire Yoo, 250-477-1100
604-103 Gorge Rd E Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Carl Latzel 250 384-8124
pg. 18
404-1012 Collinson, $259,900 pg. 15
402-1149 Rockland, $369,800 Sunday 3-5 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Claire Helm 250-477-7291
pg. 35
121 Paddock, $459,900
401-1012 Pakington St, $309,900
109-11 Cooperage, $899,000 pg. 13
754 Humboldt, $198,900 Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
502-250 Douglas, $389,900 pg. 10
1321 George St, $959,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey, 250-592-4422
pg. 17
B-707 Linden, $549,900 pg. 18
1020 Richardson Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 18
Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
pg. 21
1750 Tiffin, $559,900
103-101 Nursery Hill, $319,900
625 Cornwall, $591,900 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
pg. 19
4064 Ebony, $655,000
5-675 Superior, $599,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
pg. 10
309 Kingston, $749,000
404-104 Dallas Rd, $429,900 pg. 7
Mar. 8-14 edition of
1-833 Princess, $299,900
3-828 Rupert Terrace Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the
101-1235 Johnson, $314,800
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
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pg. 19
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
1408 Ireland pg. 18
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
pg. 22
pg. 9
476 Davida, $519,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088
225-3225 Eldon Pl Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
pg. 12
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This Weekend’s
OPENHOUSES
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Published Every Thursday
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Mar.8-14 edition of
633 Jolly, $465,000
426-9882 Fifth St, $279,900
301-2421 Sidney Ave, $356,000
3522 Promenade, $825,000
3352 Mary Anne Cres, $419,900
5-300 Six Mile, $324,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131
Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Karen Jensen, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 37
pg. 10
pg. 34
pg. 33
pg. 23
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600
pg. 5
1290 Lands End, $879,000
pg. 23
304-2050 White Birch, $157,900 pg. 3
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Barbara Ronald 250 744-8211
pg. 24
9336 Maryland, $419,400
B-10470 Resthaven Dr., $529,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judith Gerrett 250-656-0131
pg. 24
pg. 3
pg. 24
pg. 24
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 33
pg. 23
pg. 33
916 Grilse, $889,000
Saturday 12-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
2123 James White Blvd, $479,900 pg. 24
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Chris Fairlie, 250-386-8875
pg. 23
2051 Brethour Pkwy, $424,500
8-2558 Ferguson, $509,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
pg. 23
pg. 12
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 12
608 Fairway, $279,900 Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
pg. 5
117-643 Granderson, $369,000 pg. 35
3019 Dornier Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
pg. 25
607 Hammond Crt, $515,000 pg. 2
Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Barbara Scott, 250-383-1500
pg. 14
Saturday 12-2 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
pg. 25
pg. 26
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124
pg. 25
397 Pelican
pg. 26
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
pg. 16
983 Rattanwood Plc., $589,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301
pg. 26
946 Gade, $659,500 pg. 35
Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353
pg. 25
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
2433 Prospector Way, $649,000
606B Atkins, $434,000
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Adrien Bachand, 250-384-8124
pg. 36
987 Ironwood, $729,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
pg. 26
pg. 26
Sunriver Estates Sales Centre pg. 25
1622 Millstream, $799,900 pg. 26
pg. 26
1022 Citation, $669,900 pg. 26
584 Kingsview Ridge, $514,900
2620 Bamboo, $679,900
Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233
pg. 31
2059 Kennedy St, $169,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
pg. 29
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kerstin Sykes, 250-642-3240
pg. 5
563 Brant Pl pg. 25
pg. 26
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088
3292 Mary Anne Cres., $499,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 26
1204 Muirfield, $829,900
pg. 28
3463 Yorkshire Pl.
401-2823 Jacklin, $309,900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
101-2600 Peatt, $359,999 pg. 36
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805
pg. 12
2078 Gourman Pl
2954 Golden Spike, $334,900
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Bobb Hamilton, 250-385-2033
2794 Lakeshore, $489,900 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 26
pg. 26
3363 Mary Anne Cres., $499,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
662 Goldstream Ave., $219,900
105-954 Walfred Rd, $410,000
302-908 Brock Ave, $349,000 pg. 24
pg. 25
2200 Harrow Gate, $629,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
557 Delora, $534,900 pg. 23
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-360-6683
123-945 Bear Mountain, $515,000
Thursday 6-8 Cornerstone Properties Ltd Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006
92-7701 Central Saanich Rd, $149,500
2182 Weiler, $379,000
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
593 Latoria, $285,000
304-611 Brookside, $198,000
22-3049 Brittany, $339,900
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124
106-7088 West Saanich, $439,000
7161 West Saanich, $269,900
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 24
1879 Jeffree, $524,900
590 Seacliffe, $719,900
Daily 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250 655-0608
pg. 35
Sunday 12:30-2:00 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-380-6683
3334 Myles Mansell Rd., $409,000
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Diego Lauricella, 250-479-3333
Saturday 11-1 Holmes Realty Ltd. Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
pg. 39
3418 Pattison Way, $472,500
28-2070 Amelia Ave, $239,500
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
2368 Oakville, $447,000
Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 744-3301
8-7847 East Saanich Rd, $365,000
4744 Interurban, $599,900 Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176
pg. 23
7199 Skyline, $609,000
1130 Burnside W, $624,500 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911
pg. 23
9216 Mainwaring, $589,900
10929 Boas Rd, $859,000
22-500 Marsett, $449,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
pg. 5
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277
pg. 2
1616 Millstream, $799,900
608 Fairway, $227,900
4556 Royal Island, $639,900
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher 250-477-1100
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Tom Muir 250-477-7291
pg. 29
pg. 13
pg. 32
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