Saanich News, December 13, 2013

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Victoria’s Jeff Scott doesn’t let injury slow him down.

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Neil Salmond hangs decorations in his front yard, at 4091 Tuxedo Dr., which is decked out with hundreds of Christmas decorations, including a 25-foot-tall inflatable elf, a 25-foot-tall inflatable nutcracker, and a massive Santa Claus, complete with his sleigh and reindeer.

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Big and bold, Christmas returns to Tuxedo Beloved display lights up Saanich neighbourhood after a year hiatus Kyle Slavin News staff

Christmas on Tuxedo Drive just isn’t complete without the overthe-top colourful outdoor display at the Salmond house.

When a health scare in 2012

forced Neil Salmond to slow his lifestyle down, it also forced him to cancel last year’s display.

“I had a cardiac event. I was very lucky. I didn’t even really know it happened,” he said.

“They put you on medications but they have some different side effects which really take the stuffing out of you. ... So by the time it was coming to Christmas (2012) I just didn’t have the energy to do the Christmas display.”

He says neighbours and Greater Victoria residents took note that after 21 years straight,

their massive display was missing.

“We felt bad because a lot of people were still coming by looking for it,” he said. “We were walking one day and a lady didn’t who were are asked, ‘Do you know where the Christmas display is? I sure hope everything’s okay.’”

If there’s one thing the health scare did, it highlighted the brevity of life. “We should live life to the fullest and appreciate every day that we have,” he said.

And for the Salmonds, living life to the fullest means getting

pure joy out of seeing the smiles of the 20,000-plus visitors at their annual Christmas display.

This year it’s back in a slightly smaller, but just as impressive, scale, to see how much Neil can do while his medication continues to slow him down.

Neil and his wife Michelle have spent the last month hanging and setting up hundreds of decorations and lights. Among them are a 25-foot-tall inflatable elf and a 25-foot-tall inflatable nutcracker – both of which tower over the Salmond home.

“Our garage is full (of Christmas decorations), we have four sheds full, and a section in a warehouse, which filled a five-ton truck to bring in here,” Neil said.

The Christmas display runs nightly until Jan. 2 at 4091 Tuxedo Dr. The Salmonds turn the lights on around 5:30 p.m.

“Why do we do it? It just makes a lot of people happy, and it’s something to give back to Victoria. It’s just a sea of people out there and we love to see all the smiles.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Saanich names new deputy chief Kyle Slavin News staff

The Saanich Police Board on Tuesday named Saanich police Insp. Scott Green the new deputy Chief Constable.

Green, who has been with the Saanich police since 1988, is currently the inspector in charge of the detective division.

He will take over the deputy chief position effective Feb. 1, 2014, when current deputy Bob Downie gets promoted to

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Local residents targeted for scams

Residents in Saanich and Greater Victoria continue to be targeted for identity theft, lately through email scams.

Saanich police have been inundated with calls from residents receiving emails from people identifying themselves as representatives of government agencies or companies like Microsoft. In the emails, the receiver is asked to give personal information via email.

Saanich police are reminding residents no government agency or major company would ask for personal information over email.

Police are advising residents to keep a close eye on their financial records and to immediately report any inconsistencies to their financial institution to the police.

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said Saanich Mayor chief. The leadership Frank Leonard, chair changes are spurred on of the police board. by current Chief Const.

Green has received Mike Chadwick retiring a number of policon Jan. 31. ing honours in his “The members of the career, including the Saanich Police Board Police Exemplary Serwere impressed with vice Medal from the the qualifications and Governor General of obvious leadership Canada. He was also qualities of Insp. Green. Scott Green a member of the Cops “His education and his operational and administra- for Cancer Tour de Rock team tive experience will serve Saan- in 2011. kslavin@saanichnews.com ich well as we move forward,” Ave. on Dec. 4 after a tip led to a search warrant.

Police arrested two Saanich men, 36 and 28 years old, who are facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and production of a controlled substance.

“Certainly not an exceptionally large marijuana grow operation,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie, “but what is of concern to us is this was not in a residence that was owned by those individuals.”

Eassie said homeowners who rent need to make sure their house isn’t being used for illegal activities. The home has sustained damage from the grow-op.

Police seeking info on September vandalism

Police are still seeking information on an act of vandalism at Reynolds secondary school on Sept. 5 which caused $28,000 worth of damage to the school.

Vandals used concrete to smash 15 windows and 14 solar panels.

Police believe a group of students were involved, some who might be willing to come forward with information, even if anonymously.

Anyone with information is asked to call Saanich police

at 250-475-4321 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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The Black Press Coins for Kids campaign is in full swing as local businesses collect spare change for Greater Victoria’s neediest residents.

For the past 17 years, Black Press-Greater Victoria has raised more than $600,000 for dozens of charities through Coins for Kids (formerly Pennies for Presents).

This year’s proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families, which helped 1,500 families with food hampers and gave toys and presents to another 800 families last year alone.

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UVic faculty clears hurdle to vote on forming union Kyle Slavin News staff

For the first time in the University of Victoria’s 50 year history and in the wake of a successful certification drive, professors and librarians will have a chance to form a union.

Jason Price, vice-president of the UVic Faculty Association, announced Thursday that more than 45 per cent of its 850 members signed the necessary membership cards.

“I can’t help but think of the historic significance of this,” he said, referring to former unionization attempts made by the association in 1988, 1999 and 2008. “It makes sense that it took 25 years to make a decision because it’s an important one.”

Price said faculty members seeking unionization isn’t

about salaries. Currently, as an association, they don’t have the power to grieve issues such as working conditions, tenure and long-term disability during contract negotiations with the university.

The next step in the process is to file an application with the Labour Relations Board, which will verify that the 45 per cent threshold has been met. If so, a union certification vote will be held.

“I’m sure the faculty will make the right decision, and the right decision is clear. Certification is the way forward to address issues, and it’s the only way to effectively represent our membership,” Price said. “The vast majority of our colleagues (across Canada) have moved to certification because it gives us a toolbox of legal rights.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Feds kill funding for English training at Camosun Unclear how ESL will continue; college instructors face layoffs Edward Hill

offer at the college. It’s about getting new Canadians to a point where they are contributing economically. (The cuts) are disappointing for us, to put it mildly,” said Joan Yates, Camosun’s vicepresident of community engagement.

“With advanced language training, (immigrants) are able to move on to post-secondary, or are able to get a job or work in a job they are already qualified to do,” said Kelly Pitman, president of the Camosun College Faculty Association. “In the long term it’s very bad for the economy not to train these students.”

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The federal government is eliminating funding for subsidized English language training for immigrants at B.C. community colleges, including Camosun College, officials said this week.

At any given time, 200 to 300 recent newcomers to Victoria receive English as a second language training at Camosun’s Interurban and Landsdowne campuses, often for free.

The college found out last week that $2.5 million allocated for domestic ESL training wouldn’t be renewed in April 2014.

Camosun is the second largest ESL provider in B.C., after Vancouver Community College.

“ESL is at the core of what we

Seven per cent of Capital Region employers responding to research firm Manpower say they plan to hire in the first quarter of 2014, equalling the number who expect to lay off employees in the new year.

Manpower calls the hiring climate “mild” for upcoming months.

Removing seasonal variations, the net employment outlook of eight per cent – the percentage of firms hiring minus those laying off – is 13 points higher than last year, showing marked improvement over the start of 2013.

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In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced it would cancel the Canada-B.C. Immigration Agreement on April 1, 2014, and $17 million in annual ESL funding that came with it.

Institutions like Camosun submitted proposals to Citizen and Immigration Canada to deliver ESL training, but Minister of Advanced Education Amrik Virk said none of those proposals were accepted.

Virk said domestic ESL training won’t end, but the federal government would deliver programming directly, although how and where remains unknown.

“The end users will still get the service provided by the federal government,” he said.

Virk noted that colleges have been aware for more than a year that ESL funding under the existing regime would likely end with

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“Each institution was well aware of the time frame,” he said. “They knew this was coming. It was well known there was potential the funding was going to cease.”

Citizenship and Immigration Canada said in an email that it resumed direct management of settlement services, including language training, so immigrants have access to the same level of service across the county.

In terms of delivering domestic ESL programs, it said “No final decisions have yet been made.”

Camosun still has a mandate to offer domestic ESL training, Yates said, meaning the college will likely have to find the money from other areas of its budget. Camosun has about 13 faculty teaching ESL at risk of losing their jobs.

On top of the cut to domestic

ESL funding, she said the ministry indicated the college could expect an additional $2.5 million cut to its 2014 operating budget, which in 2013 was $105 million.

Nothing is official, but Camosun is planning its departmental spending with a potential $5 million loss “added to a difficult budget year,” Yates said.

“If that is the case it likely means cuts elsewhere (at the college),” she said.

The college says it strives to make cuts that have the least amount of impact on students and their education, but Pitman doubts that principle will be upheld heading into 2014.

“We’ve been pared to the bone.

We’ve been instructed to have as little impact on students. That’s not possible any longer,” Pitman said. “It’s hard to imagine this not resulting in less opportunity for students.” editor@saanichnews.com

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It was Christmas come early for Jeff Scott as he took hold of the keys to a gleaming Dodge Grand Caravan last week. The vehicle was even draped in a big red bow.

The 28-year-old Victoria man is back on the road, a new inflection point on a journey from a devastating trauma to a hectic life of school, running a charitable foundation and playing wheelchair rugby.

“It’s surreal that it’s mine,” Scott said. “The reliability and freedom of this van is unbelievable. It’s unlike anything I have imagined.”

Scott was one of three winners of a free 2013 Dodge van outfitted with $40,000 in wheelchair accessibility equipment and adaptive driving technology.

An essay contest organized by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) saw some 1,225 entries whittled down to three through a process of online voting and a panel of judges. The other two winners are in the U.S. Friends and family from across B.C. – parents Connie and Steve Scott from Burns Lake and sister Lindsay Giricke from Bella Coola – and industry officials from the U.S. crowded into the Shoppers Home Health Care store on Hillside Avenue on Dec. 5 to present Scott the van.

“When you’re in a wheelchair you can’t run to the store for groceries.

It makes everything more difficult from catching a bus to catching a cab. You rely on other people to help you. It’s frustrating at times,” Scott told the crowd. “The van represents ... that feeling of freedom, to go where you want when you want.

Now I can offer (rides) to friends.”

Shoppers Home Health Care coordinated a continent-wide effort to rebuild the van for Scott’s mobility limitations as a quadriplegic with partial arm and hand movement. Chrysler donated the van,

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Victoria’s Jeff Scott beams after receiving a free Dodge Grand Caravan outfitted with adapted driving and wheelchair equipment, at the Shoppers Home Health Care store on Hillside Avenue. Scott won the van through a contest organized by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association.

BraunAbility installed the wheelchair ramp, hydraulic kneeling system and a driver’s chair that rotates and moves up and down.

Shoppers installed the adaptive driving, which allows Scott to control the brake and acceleration with a hand control. The entire steering column was rebuilt in Toronto and New Jersey to reduce pressure needed to turn the steering wheel.

Scott, a wildfire firefighter and outdoor adventurer, damaged two vertebrae on April 11, 2010, in a snowboarding accident in Revelstoke. “I shorted a gap in a jump, landed flat and woke up a quadriplegic,” he said.

He spent nine weeks without the ability to breathe, talk or eat on his own, and more than a year in rehabilitation in Vancouver. His mother Connie said her son never felt

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sorry for himself or surrendered to depression.

“How you see him today he’s been every single day since the accident,” she said. “We never imagined he’d live independently let alone drive independently. It’s hard to put into words how inspiring he is for us.”

Scott moved to Victoria two years ago to play wheelchair rugby and to study for a degree in emergency management. Not content with that, he is also the director of the Live It! Love It! Foundation.

Through Live It! Love It!, Scott funds outdoor adventure camps in Whistler and at Silver Star Resort for people with physical disabilities. His life of adventure has changed, but it hasn’t ended – he’s an avid sit-skiier, he river fishes for steelhead and even went body surfing in Hawaii.

“There are luxuries I’m afforded

due to family and friends. There’s adventures I get to go on and not everyone can do that,” he said. “If I can share that love, I’m a happy man.”

Scott regained his driver’s licence two months ago. Joe Cyr, with the automotive department for Shoppers Home Health Care, said using adaptive hand controls rather than floor pedals is easier than people might think, although the process to regain a driver’s licence to outfit a vehicle can be daunting.

“Five or six manufacturers are involved with gear that has to work together in the vehicle,” Cyr said.

“There’s a lot of headaches to push through, but there’s a good result in the end.”

For more on Live It! Love It! Foundation, see liveitloveit.org. editor@saanichnews.com

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House robbed as Saanich family sleeps

Overnight on Dec. 9 a person entered a house in the 4000-block of Blackberry Lane where a family slept using a remote garage door opener stolen from a car parked outside.

The suspect opened the garage door slightly and then entered the house through the garage. The family was not disturbed during the breakin but awoke to find a wallet, purse and other items missing.

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Winter fresh Mike Nyberg checks the broccoli after the cold weather in one of his greenhouses on Haliburton Farm in Saanich. Fresh produce lovers need not despair, the broccoli will send out new shoots once the weather gets warmer. Haliburton produce can be found on Wednesdays at the Victoria Public Market in the Hudson.

Saanich calls on province to uphold agricultural land reserve Kyle Slavin News staff

Saanich council is calling on the province to consult with municipal governments and British Columbians before making changes to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Council this week unanimously supported a motion by Coun. Dean Murdock that highlights steps that should be taken if the province decides to revise how decisions are made by the land commission.

“This council has a history of defending farmland and speaking up for agriculture. And promoting local food initiatives and food security is a big part of our official community plan,” Murdock said. “It’s completely consistent for council to step up and say ‘We have to defend the agricultural land reserve.’ … Ultimately (any changes) could have a big impact on our ability to grow food for ourselves.”

Earlier this fall, documents were leaked suggesting the provincial government was considering dismantling or making sweeping changes to the ALC and indicated a desire to modernize the commission to ensure government’s priorities for economic development are reflected in ALC decisions.

Murdock says his concern is municipal governments will lose authority

on land-use decisions, regardless of what changes are made.

Saanich farmer Rob Galey says he supports council’s push. He says he expects he and fellow farmers would be consulted before any changes are made to the ALR. “The idea of the agricultural land reserve is to protect farmland, but there’s no sense in saving the farmland if you’re not going to protect your farmers,” he said.

Council is asking the province for an extensive consultation process before making any decisions on the future of the ALC. Murdock is also asking Saanich residents to write to council, local MLAs and the province to share their concerns on the issue.

“We believe that it’s important that Saanich residents and British Columbians have an opportunity to express their desire to preserve the ALR,” Murdock said.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett, the minister in charge of the government’s “core review” has said, “We’re not even considering blowing up the ALC, or bringing it inside government.”

He did not comment on the suggestion that the province could be divided into two zones with different processes.

–with files from Erin Haluschak and Tom Fletcher kslavin@saanichnews.com

“It’s obviously of grave concern that somebody would be so brazen to enter a home when it is very likely that’s somebody’s asleep inside,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie.

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or our economy to grow, for employers to find employees and for the entrepreneurial spirit to flourish, Canada needs immigrants. Simply put, native-born Canadians aren’t producing enough kids.

A key element for immigrants to be successful in this country is proficiency in English (at least in B.C.). For many years, that English as a second language training has been provided by public community colleges in B.C. – they have the class space, the instructors and established curriculum.

The federal government, more specifically Citizenship and Immigration Canada, has decided to dissolve the entire domestic ESL system in British Columbia.

Last year, 9,000 immigrants and new Canadians received domestic ESL training, often for free or at a subsidized rate, through $17 million in “flow-through” money from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, which allocated it to schools like Camosun College here in Victoria.

But in three and a half months, funding for domestic ESL will end, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada will pick up the ball and organize and run domestic ESL programs itself.

The problem is, nobody in B.C. knows how or where this will happen. Even the Minister of Advanced Education, who assures this newspaper that domestic ESL will continue, admits it’s unclear how it will be delivered.

Perhaps retooling domestic ESL makes sense in Ottawa. Why continue indefinitely with a system saddled with classrooms and experience when it can be built from scratch?

Not that Citizenship and Immigration Canada has told anybody its plan, if it has a plan. The clock is ticking, but the federal ministry says “no final decisions have yet been made” for delivering ESL, and that the change is about offering consistent services for immigrants across Canada.

Perhaps the feds will come to their senses before April and find some face-saving way to funnel domestic ESL cash to B.C. In the meantime, schools like Camosun are planning for a future absent of teaching English to new people to our nation.

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Hydro complaints off the mark Re: B.C. Hydro rate hike is simply robbery (Letters, vicnews.com) I find comments made by Ms. McFadyen insulting and annoying, as she is making her comments by shooting from the hip without doing any research.

B.C. has the third-lowest hydro rates in the country. The cost for 1,000 kilowatt/hours is $68.96 in Quebec, $78.92 in Manitoba, and $89.07 in B.C. Come April 1, 2014, add another nine per cent to our rates, which brings it to $97.09.

Even with the increase, B.C. will remain third-lowest in the country.

I suggest she do her homework before writing to the editor. The reading public were not born yesterday.

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CRD working on the wrong sewage plan The Capital Regional District’s $783-million waste – otherwise known as the sewage plan – has encountered a huge amount of opposition from outside and in: environmentalists, professors, even some CRD board members.

There are many groups of concerned volunteers in Victoria trying to get the CRD to wake up. Those volunteers have been contributing time and their own after-tax money to fight for Richard

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Atwell’s RITE plan, which would be to everyone’s benefit.

On one side, Victoria’s volunteers have to work to feed their families, to pay tax, and to fight the CRD without financial support. On the other side, the CRD has abundant tax dollars and they can always get more from our pockets.

It seems that it’s very hard for the RITE plan to get the attention of the majority of decision makers. At the same time though, more citizens are realizing the CRD is on the wrong path.

Will their resources and “public education” (Seaterra advertising) overcome the growing public outcry?

By bungling the Viewfield Road sludge plant proposal, the CRD has already lost the trust of Greater Victoria residents. Now, they’ve lost control of the whole project and they’re about to lose face, so they’re scrambling to justify this sinking ship.

The more they engage in damage control, the more your tax dollars will suffer.

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Police departments need more funding, not less Policing is a positive action for human life, as it protects individuals against errant persons who initiate

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force. Here, police are also expected to be counsellors and helpers of individuals who are mentally confused or on very hard times financially – notably the homeless.

Yet Saanich police apparently cannot afford a very efficient way to patrol parks like Cuthbert Holmes, where both peaceful and violent homeless people are. Bicycle patrols are much more efficient than foot patrols in the scale of that park. Even SUVs can’t navigate all the trails.

Police chiefs and police boards should be asking for substantially more funding instead of being cowed by politicians.

Voters should challenge councillors and the mayor to provide more funds for policing, instead of spending on fancy flower beds or meaningless bureaucratic reports.

Overall, the justice system helps poor people the most, because they do not have financial resilience to cope with theft of their belongings and loss of income due to injury from assault. Yet politicians who claim to want to help people are the strongest objectors to funding the justice system properly.

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Victoria tech firms team up for grocer Kyle Wells News staff

Two local technology companies are earning recognition after joining forces to create a new mobile phone app for a major local grocer.

Neil Tran of Leap Web Solutions, located in Saanich, and Curtis Duggan of Dactyl Studios, based in Bastion Square, came together to answer Thrifty Foods’ call for an interactive, user-friendly app designed by a local company.

The app, released this month, is for iPhones and Android devices. It allows users to peruse the latest flyers, create shopping lists, find recipes and check current promotions, among other features.

The creators say the project has led into other work for each. “Doing the Thrifty Foods app proved that we are able to handle large retail clients and clients that have a high standard of quality and integrity for their brand,” Duggan said.

“This was a really good opportunity and it has opened up other opportunities,” Tran said.

“Because of experience, especially because of this, we’ve been able to acquire a new piece of business.”

They are also championing Thrifty Foods for going local for this project and hope other companies follow suit.

“They’re so proud of being local,” Tran said. “I think that’s always been their mandate or messaging, keeping things local.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

Christmas light ride promotes safety Don Descoteau News staff

They attract attention wherever they go.

Onlookers see things like a recumbent bike transformed into Santa’s sleigh with reindeer attached, or bikes covered fender-to-fender in colourful lights.

Attracting attention is a key point of the Terry van Fleet Memorial Christmas light ride. The event’s 16th edition, set for Saturday (Dec. 14) will see Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition members and guests cruise more than 15 kilometres through Esquimalt neighbourhoods viewing holiday decorations.

Van Fleet was struck and killed by a pickup truck as he rode, with lights on, along Blanshard Street in 1998.

“It’s important to be as lit as possible, so drivers can see you,” said Jan van Hoorn, the coalition committee secretary.

As always, riders taking part in this year’s Christmas tour must be outfitted with rear and front safety lights, at

Janet Besler, front to her right, Greg Merkly, Darren Marr, Sam and Norah Macey show off Christmas bike decorations for this year’s bike tour on Saturday.

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least. Participants are also encouraged to add a little extra, for seasonal flair.

“People do appreciate when you’re lit up,” van Hoorn said, especially in a group situation. “What I really like about it is people respond positively to you. They have a different kind of honk, ‘beep beep,’ instead of ‘honk, get out of my way!’”

Riders are asked to meet for registration at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St., at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. The two-hour ride starts at 6:30 p.m. and free refreshments and door prize tickets are available at the recreation centre.

Visit gvcc.bc.ca for more information. editor@vicnews.com

Last chance to weigh in on Saanich strategic plan Saanich residents have an chance Monday to share their views on the municipality’s short- and long-term visions.

Council will discuss the 2014-18 Strategic Plan, which outlines a series of goals that aim to move Saanich forward in the coming years. “(It’s important to) lay out how you get from here to there and how you measure yourself on that progress,” said Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard.

“The whole concept makes us more accountable.

Citizens can look at what you said you were going to do, and if, in fact, you’re doing it.”

The committee of the whole meeting is Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., 770 Vernon Ave. To read the Strategic Plan, see saanich.ca/services/docs/strategic.html.

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Navy light-up reborn as Holiday Village CFB Esquimalt is once again creating a winter wonderland for the public after a brief hiatus last year.

The Navy Holiday Village will see the drill shed and surrounding area at CFB Esquimalt’s Naden base transformed with decorated trees, lit-up naval vehicles and a model train designed to look like the naval dockyard.

Attendees can vote on the best and most “Charlie Brown” Christmas trees, and support the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre by purchasing a Naden Band CD

or hot chocolate.

Adults will need photo ID to get onto the base through the main gate, but the event is free.

The open house event runs Dec. 16 to 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly.

Monday’s kick-off ceremony starts at 4:45 p.m.

The holiday village event is the first of its kind at the base, and organizers hope it becomes an annual tradition of its own.

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Mattrick left Be Love has Microsoft and taken over half Don Descoteau became CEO of of a beautifully Biz Beat mobile game renovated space at producer Zynga in 1019 Blanshard St. July. that formerly housed While a number of Victoria Alpine Market. employees are expected to The cozy new café offers a be transferred to a studio wide variety of organic appys, in Vancouver and some to main dishes and desserts in a Washington state, at least two comfortable environment. Visit dozen staffers will be forced to beloverestaurant.ca. look for new employment.

In a statement, Microsoft said Microsoft gaming it still views Victoria as a source studio pulling up stakes of top talent for the industry and will actively help staff who Less than two years after face layoffs to find jobs in other setting up shop in Victoria, companies.

Microsoft announced it is It also expects to “build closing its gaming studio here upon our relationship with in 2014. the University of Victoria as Siting the office here – it we seek to fill our future talent opened in Bastion Square needs.” and moved to a larger space The closure is expected to at Wharf and Fort streets as be finalized by next spring or staff was added and game summer. development ramped up

Facelift for McDonald’s in Royal Oak mall On Sunday, franchisee Grant Reid unveiled serious upgrades to his McDonald’s Restaurant in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre. Renovations include new flat-screen televisions, leather chairs, modern lighting, contemporary artwork and updated washrooms, plus a redesigned barista bar for coffee and smoothie fans.

Who’s making waves on the business scene Sports tourism booster SportHost Victoria named Harbour Digital Media owner John Juricic to replace Andrea Carey as chair of its board of directors. Juricic is a pastpresident of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Colwood has a new chief administrative officer.

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As the baby boom generation hits its senior years it might be the healthiest and fittest group of seniors in history.

They’re so advanced they’re expected to have a longer lifespan than their kids, said Dr. Marilyn Malone.

Malone is Island Health’s medical director for seniors health and though she mostly sees patients with longterm illnesses, that’s not the norm.

“In B.C. and Vancouver Island the baby boomer and seniors are actually more fit and active than ever before, so if anything we’re ahead of the curve,” Malone said. “As a geriatrician I tend to see people that are complicated medically, and that’s not typical.”

While the average senior is in very good health and has a

measurable amount of fitness, Malone said it’s never too late for those with limited mobility to exercise, even if they haven’t for a long time.

“You tend to benefit more from exercise when you’re older than when you’re younger and it doesn’t take as much exercise to make measurable gains. It turns out the fountain of youth is exercise, not a pill.”

Not only can seniors benefit greatly from exercise as far as fall prevention and decreasing morbidity, there is also less chance of cognitive decline (dementia, for example), strokes, heart attacks as well as improved blood sugar control.

It also combats mental health issues and depression.

Despite what one might think their body is telling them,

people can always exercise a little bit more.

“Everything in moderation,” Malone said. “You do what your body can do and don’t over extend or do something you’re not capable of.”

Prescribing exercise is a popular term in 2013 but not every senior has the ability to get to group activities, which are crucial for increasing motivation. One of the challenges is transportation and physicians try to assess the patient’s abilities and try to pick something they have access to.

“The key is to exercise at least three times a week.”

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Island Health trumpets its SAIL program (Strategies & Actions For Independent Living) for exercise and as important for fall prevention.

There’s also a guide to senior activities and programs in the area, affectionately but unofficially known as “the Blue Book,” available at every Island Health unit.

“If someone doesn’t have a

lot of stamina there are exercises a physiotherapist can show them,” Malone said.

The Blue Book is an 8.5-inch by 11-inch pamphlet. There are further resources in the seniors section of the Island Health website viha.ca and through the government’s toll free Physical Activity Line 1-877-725-1149. sports@vicnews.com ●

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■ BRIAN KIERAN I remember a kinder time when COLUMNIST politicians’ fibs were less harmful and decidedly more entertaining.

Let me take you back more than three decades to the B.C. legislature where NDP MLA Al Passerall was gainfully employed by the voters of Bulkley ValleyStikine.

Passerall was known as “Landslide Al” by virtue of his one-vote victory in 1979. He beat out long-time NDP MLA Frank Calder who had switched to Social Credit in 1975.

I first met Al in the early 1970s when he was a much larger than life bartender at the Hume Hotel in Nelson. He was a student at Notre Dame University.

In his sober moments he was studying to become a teacher … gawd help the kids he would later instruct.

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Lorna Curtis Age 57 Lorna Curtis has lived in the Gordon head area since 1978. After 31 years with the municipality of Oak Bay she ended her career as Director of Parks and Recreation in 2011. Since that time she has been fulfilling a lifelong dream of travelling around the world.

275,000 kilometres and 21 countries later, she realizes how fortunate we are to live in Canada and how much we take for granted our social and economic wellbeing.

She is a Rotarian and is privileged to serve on the Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion Board. When not travelling or volunteering she loves to spend time in her garden or cooking for friends.

Humphrey Stephen Brown Age 76 Humphrey Stephen Brown has lived in Saanich for 41 years. In that time he has had a number of interesting occupations and hobbies, from building a small foundry and playing golf to writing verse.

He and his wife recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary and having retired in the 1990s are able to appreciate home, family, friends and the beauty of their chosen surroundings.

His proudest achievement is to have survived the last 75 years including the second world war.

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Barss is a co-founder of the Victoria Bach Ensemble, now celebrating its 10th year. Barss and the ensemble, which has seen a steady change of performers each year, are gearing up the annual Bach at Christmas show, a fundraiser for the Church of St. John the Divine’s music program. But in another lifetime, Barss worked with a number of multi-platinum, Grammy-winners. Some of those include musician and producer Daniel Lanois, who produced albums for Bob Dylan and U2; musician and producer Brian Enos who played in the 1970s glam-rock band Roxy Music; and American blues musician, John Lee Hooker. However, he found being a studio musician wasn’t a fulfilling career.

“There is a big difference between doing music because I have to or playing the type of music I love playing,” Barss said, adding he has no regrets with his career change. “It’s truly a blessing to be in a position where I can do that.”

Learning how to play musical instruments came easily to Barss, who picked up the violin when he was only three. Besides playing classical music, he’s also known to stop by Hermann’s Jazz Club, with either a trumpet or guitar. Moonlighting aside, Bach’s classics remain his passion.

“His music is timeless,” Barss said. “The energy, the musical changes, the chord changes, the sequence, and the bass line (it’s all) amazing.

“The bass progression is like nothing else.”

The Victoria Bach Ensemble’s nine musicians and one soprano will perform Cantata No. 51 Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, Double violin concerto in D minor; Keyboard concerto in A major; Trio sonata in A minor, and Chorale from Cantata No. 140.

Barss, along with co-founder and music director Michael Drislane, invite high calibre musicians to perform with them each year and note the qualSUppLIED pHOTO ity of their work is not accurately reflected in the Founders of The Victoria Bach Ensemble, Michael Drislane (left) and David Barss ticket price ($15, $10 for students and seniors). play Bach at Christmas with their nine-piece group Dec. 21 to support St. John the “We wanted to make it accessible for all Divine’s music program. income groups,” Barss said. “This is a really good value for a concert at this level, modesty aside.”

UVic. She was a concertmaster at the Victoria symphony.”

Last year, 350 tickets were sold and the venue became Barss added the enthusiasm he and Drislane have in putting standing-room only. on the annual show has not changed. Knowing the all money The performers this year include: Eve Daniell, soprano; raised is going to a good cause and having a packed house Blythe Allers; Sharon Stanis and Hannah Burton each playing of attendees every year, gives them the drive to continue this violin, Ceilidh Briscoe playing viola, Alasdair Money on cello; event.

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The Gift comes to the Royal Theatre Dec. 28 - 29.

The Gift tells the story of young Pandora and her family as they gather on Christmas Eve. When a world-traveling uncle brings an exotic trunk and warns Pandora not to open it, the temptation proves too much and a wild ride ensues. Expect a dance-through-the-ages segment featuring the likes of Lady Gaga – with symphony pianists – as Pandora tames the cast of characters.

The is the second year Ballet Victoria will bring The

Gift to the stage.

“I knew that I wanted to do a unique Christmas story,” said the company’s artistic director, Paul Destrooper.

“Many people love the tradition of The Nutcracker, so I began thinking of ways to play with the original story and modernize it a bit. I liked the idea of bringing it into this century with different ethnic groups and alluding to popular music segments and dance moves. By introducing different cultures in the story, it is like Pandora and the audience travel virtually.”

The show is here for two performances only: Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets, from $15 for SUPPLIED PHOTO children 12 and under, are Ballet Victoria blends the tale of Pandora’s Box with the available at balletvictoria. sounds of The Nutcracker in The Gift. com or rmts.bc.ca.

An apocalyptic Kitt & Jane Christmas special Self-proclaimed weirdos/ possible geniuses, and un-refutable fan favourites behind Kitt & Jane: An Interactive Survival Guide to the Near-PostApocalyptic Future just won the fringe lottery and they’re throwing a holiday party Dec. 16 and 17 to make all their post-apocalyptic summer tour plans come true.

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The Christmas special is set six months after 14-year-old social rejects Kitt Pedersen (Hansen) and Jane Jameson (Peter Jr.) hijack their school assembly and escape their own deaths, when the duo returns to host their school’s annual Holiday Fair. The evening features all-new Kitt & Jane songs on ukulele and glocken-

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Redneck with a heart of gold ROBERT MOyES

arts@mondaymag.com It used to be that when Matthew McConaughey doffed his shirt in a movie it was merely to show off his buff body (and well-muscled ego). But after losing 40 pounds to play ‘80s-era AIDS activist Ron Woodroof, McConaughey is showing something else besides skin and bone: a fierce commitment to serious acting, one that began a couple of years ago and has resulted in several compelling performances. And none is edgier than this one in Dallas Buyers Club, where he persuades us that a homophobic redneck Texas cowboy can evolve into a compassionate and openminded human being – and a damn good shit disturber, too.

At the beginning of Club, the hard-partying Woodroof discovers he has full-blown AIDS and maybe a month to live (he likely got the disease from a drug-addicted prostitute). Initially in denial, Woodroof goes in search of blackmarket AZT, the experimental anti-AIDS drug that is only available in clinical trials. Before long, Woodroof becomes an expert in many vitamins, minerals, and experimental drugs – all of which are banned in the U.S. Showing an unexpected entrepreneurial side, he starts smuggling these life-giving meds into the States under the auspices of his “Dallas Buyers Club” ($400 in monthly dues gives members access to “free” drugs, meaning that he isn’t technically selling the drugs and breaking the law). Woodroof becomes an unlikely hero to a mostly gay clientele … and a villain to the FDA, who is eager to shut him down, largely because he’s an annoyance to the large pharmaceutical companies lining up to profit from the burgeoning AIDS epidemic.

What could have been a preachy film is instead engrossing and touching. Club also benefits from a dark wit and an absence of sentimentality. It’s McConaughey’s show all the way, supported by excellent performances by Jared Leto as the flamboyant homosexual who befriends Woodroof, and Dennis O’Hare as the vile doctor more interested in protecting his AZT research funding than helping his dying patients. Oscar will like this one.

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The magical multiplying $10 bill

Found note a bounty for the homeless When Maia Green found a $10 bill on the street, her first thought was to give it to someone in need.

“It was a spontaneous thing,” she says. “I thought it would be cool to give it to one person, but then I wondered what would happen if it multiplied.”

Having heard of the new Spon-

sor A Breakfast program at Our Place through a friend, Green posted a challenge on her Facebook page. To start it off, she doubled the $10 by adding her own donation.

“My friends responded instantly,” she says. “Within hours we had raised over $200, and

within six days we turned $10 into $450.”

That $450 will provide a special hot breakfast of scrambled eggs, ham, potatoes and coffee to more than 300 of Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable citizens.

Green and her friends will be serving up their special breakfast at Our Place on Monday (Dec. 16) from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Maia Green has turned $10 into gold for the city’s homeless.

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It’s not how Craig Didmon pictured becoming the head coach of the Victoria Grizzlies but he’ll take it.

Didmon debuted as the Grizzlies bench boss in an emotional win on Tuesday, 4-2 over the Nanaimo Clippers at Bear Mountain Arena. Defenceman Brandon Egli spurred the Grizzlies to the come-from-behind victory with a Gordie Howe hat trick, scoring his team’s first goal in the second period before dropping the gloves with Nanaimo’s 6-foot-2 Clarksoncommit Devin Brousseau. Egli then assisted on Dante Hahn’s game winner in the third.

It all came within hours of the news that head coach and general manager Bill Bestwick was being relieved by the Grizzlies’ new majority ownership group which took over on Monday.

“The boys found out about (Bestwick’s firing) on the way to the rink Tuesday so there was an initial distraction, but also an understanding of what had happened,” Didmon said.

It was a whirlwind 24 hours for everybody, particularly Didmon.

A former player under Bestwick, Didmon sees him as a friend and mentor, as Didmon has been Bestwick’s assistant coach/GM for the past one and a half seasons.

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Grizz coach Craig Didmon, above, was mentored by the outgoing Bill Bestwick.

“I loved working with (Bestwick) so the situation is tough, however, it’s a quick and easy switch,” Didmon said.

“It wasn’t until Tuesday morning when I thought something might be happening. I talked to (Bestwick) and he was concerned but I really didn’t believe it until I got a text about from someone who saw it in social media.”

Didmon moves into the driver’s seat with the Grizzlies second overall in the B.C. Hockey League with 20 wins in 33 games for 45 points, three points back of the Powell River Kings.

He was first made aware of the

possibility, however minute, that Bestwick could be on the bubble at Monday’s press conference to introduce the quintet of new coowners, led by Pete Zubersky.

The decision to axe Bestwick is believed to stem from past differences between him and Zubersky.

The latter has assumed the role of director of operations, which includes the general manager position he previously held for three and a half seasons during the organization’s time as the Victoria Salsa. Back then Bestwick was with the Clippers and their disputes were public. However, Zubersky says it’s not what led to this week’s decision.

“Hockey is an emotional game for emotional people,” Zubersky said. “There’s a winner and a loser and you’re always going to have friction. On the ice two players can drop the gloves and go toe-to-toe and the next night they’re at home having Thanksgiving dinner and they’re brothers.

“Any differences I had with (Bestwick), I can’t really think of any, but it had nothing to do with this.”

Rather, Zuberksy points to the promotion of Didmon, someone the team wants to put its faith in as he is deeply rooted in the West Shore community. Didmon remains the head coach of the Belmont secondary and Spencer

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Victoria Grizzlies ownership multiplied from two to seven on Monday as John Wilson, left, Don Robinson, Reza Binab, Pete Zubersky and Kirby Yeats (missing) signed as co-owners. They join co-owner Ron Walchuk who broke up his majority share. middle school hockey academies.

“With (Didmon) we have a guy deeply entrenched in the local community and Westshore and we think we have a real opportunity with him to get more involved with the community out here,” Zubersky said.

“What we really want to do is put the Bill Bestwick thing to bed and talk about the positives, because there are a lot of them.”

Zubersky is also the owner of the Peninsula Panthers which tightens the connection between the Grizzlies and the South Island junior B teams even more as former Victoria Cougars, Saanich Braves, Westshore Wolves and Panthers have all started for the Grizz in 2013. sports@vicnews.com

Summer magic

Bill Bestwick’s revamping of the Grizzlies in the summer of 2012 will go down as legendary. He retooled the roster, which had been depleted under Len Barrie’s watch, and nearly finished first overall in the BCHL. Led by the Fitzgerald triplets, the core continues to carry the Grizzlies, currently second overall.

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Didmon was originally passed over for the Grizz’s head coaching job in 2009, left vacant by Geoff Courtnall.

He has since coached with the Victoria Royals WHL and South Island Thunderbirds major midget clubs.

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The Claremont Spartans academy senior lacrosse team won the U-18 division title of the 10th annual Space Needle Shootout on Sunday in Tukwila, Wash.

Spartan McLean Chicquen, a Stony Brook commit, and Eddie Smith, paced the team’s offence past Issaquah 10-4 in the U18 final.

Chicquen, a senior midfielder, contributed three goals and an assist while Smith, a junior attackman, had two goals and two assists.

“It was a great game,” said Claremont coach Daren Reisig. “Issaquah competed hard, but we were just better today.”

Than tourney drew more than 1,400 youth, middle and high school-aged lacrosse players from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and B.C.

Jags, Lions rank among AA teams

The St. Michaels Blue Jags edged the Lambrick Park Lions 56-53 in senior boys high school basketball play on Tuesday.

Both squads are AA but are playing in the city’s newly created Div. 1 schedule.

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The Victoria Royals continues its Western Hockey League road trip through Alberta in Medicine Hat on Saturday.

Tuesday saw the Royals fall to the Vancouver Giants, 3-2 in Vancouver.

The Giants took a two-goal lead in the first period, including a goal by former Royal Trent Lofthouse. Ben Walker scored twice for the Royals but his team was unable to close the gap, and were out-shot 33 to 16.

Coleman Vollrath earned the loss in net.

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DOLL HOUSE (Pierce 8011 model, 30�x36�), very large, furnished inside and out, $400.

Well stocked country store, $300. Can sell separate. Call (250)592-1690.

PENTAX CAMERA with 3 lenses and flash, good cond. 4 Michelin 17� snow tires, used 2 seasons. (250)479-5208.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EAR Basic & Post Basic

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CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

FIGURINES: ROYAL Doulton, Coalport, Armani, Mrs. Albee, & misc artists - some very old, some more recent editions.

Call (250)474-2774.

OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909 & 5911 Stone Haven Rd, in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital).

1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $309,000.

Call Gord (250)710-1947

4-BDRM HOUSE, near Commonwealth Pool. N/S, N/P. $1900 + utils. (250)920-6282

SET OF 4 Michelin all season tires on rims, P265/70R17 L2X A/T2. $650. (250)479-3775.

$50 to $1000

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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

WASHER/DRYER Frigidaire white, 8 cycle HD, $550.

(778)351-3349.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS STEINWAY- BOSTON Studio Grand, model 178, ebony, 6 years, immaculate, references.

Home studio professional quality. Custom cover included. $15,000. Serious enquiries only please (250)594-5072.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. Reduced price, $460,000.

Call 250-477-4600.

SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300 sq.ft. updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Organic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever....

New price$484,000.

(250)656-6136.

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils.

Monthly/Weekly.

Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria.

Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

GORGE- 1 bdrm condo, laundry on site, NS/NP. $750.

Avail now. (250)882-2330.

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NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft.

LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

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SIDNEY 9805 2nd St- lrg south facing 1 bdrm apt.

Ocean view, lrg full length balcony, in-suite laundry, guest suites, underground parking pet free, secure concrete building w/monitored entrance.

No rental restriction, low condo fees. (778)426-0007. Excellent investment opportunity! condoforsale@shaw.ca

AIRPORT: 1 bdrm bachelor new windows, curtains, flooring, paint. Private door, yard.

Parking. $820/mo all util’s incld’d. NS/NP, Jan. 1. Call (250)656-9910.

HARRIET/UPTOWN- fully furnished 3 bdrm, reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1500 inclusive. W/D. 250-480-0849.

MARIGOLDthe coziest 1 bdrm, W/S, shared W/D, quiet.

NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: semi-furn private suite.

New floors & paint. Shared lndry. FREE hydro & cable.

N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo.

Dec. 15th. 250-756-9746 ROYAL OAK: 2 bdrm on culde-sac, utils incld, close to all amens, laundry hook ups, NS/NP. $1000/mo. Avail. now.

(250)361-7327, (250)658-3601 WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo + 1/2 utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. NP/NS. (250)656-5999.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES MAPLEWOOD- Lrg 1 bdrm suite beside main house, own entry, parking, shared W/D. NS/NP. $975 inclds utils. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-592-4288.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 55 BENTLY 4 door in white, 6 automatic with a/c, lhd. ex California car. Needs paint and bodywork. Sacrifice price only $14,000. Call (289)2967411.

BRITISH CLASSIC bargains.

69 Royals Royce silver shuttle.

Rust free. Excellent throughout, low mileage. Right hand drive. Ideal for Hong Kong buyers. Only $8,500 firm and fair. Call (289)296-7411.

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AUTO SERVICES 1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $6,000 obo.

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Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Excellent condition for further info call 250-652-9660 or view at 2537 Mt Newton X Rds.

TRUCKS & VANS 2011 FORD RANGER Sport.

4WD, 6 cyl. 25,000 km. $20,000. (778)351-0852.

MARINE BOATS 14’ FIBERGLASS boat with 50 HP Suzuki, 4 stroke, used only for 13 hours. $6,000 obo.

Call (250)652-1725.

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

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HANDYMAN- Light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, stain fabric/floor removal, electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

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AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

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

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PAINTING A2Z PAINTING. Free estimates. Quality Interior Painting. Call Erin (250)294-5422.

PLUMBING

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Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured.

Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

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

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

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

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

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PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

He Said, She Said We asked Caylla and Adam Harvey

Q: WHAT WAS THE DEALMAKER FOR YOU?

SHE SAID: A lot of townhomes don’t allow certain size dogs, and we love our dog, Sadie, so we had to find a place that she could live, too.

HE SAID: If they don’t allow dogs, kids and rentals, then we’re not buying it.

Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at 250.480.3227 or email jgraham@ blackpress.ca

NEWS

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF DEC. 11

139 » $418,000 » 3,829 »

TOTAL PROPERTIES SOLD OR DEALS PENDING THIS MONTH BENCHMARK PRICE FOR A TYPICAL TOWNHOME TOTAL NUMBER OF HOMES LISTED

BUYING TIP | Visit a townhome in the daytime and evening to gauge the noise level

Move to townhome a calculated decision Location, size, dog-friendly complex factors for young couple Space, the final frontier. Sound like a sci-fi TV catch phrase? For Caylla and Adam Harvey, space was a challenge they faced every day in their condo, or at least the lack thereof.

The young working couple – she’s a senior executive administrative assistant in government while he’s working as a carpenter – have a plan for the future that includes kids and at least one big dog.

Adam bought the condo in 2011, a two-bedroom, one bathroom unit which he considered to be “a pretty decent size.”

After the couple married last year and added Sadie, a German shepherd-chow-husky cross, the extra space was quickly used up.

“The closet in our spare room was taken over by Christmas decorations and random leftover wedding decorations. We needed more space,” Adam says.

Adds Caylla: “We both loved living in the condo.

It was in a great location

Photo contributed

Adam and Caylla Harvey are getting ready for Christmas in their Royal Oak townhome. They moved in this year after outgrowing their condominium. right on Quadra Street.

Even though it was big, we had outgrown it.”

The newlyweds began looking for a larger space and included detached homes in their search.

They had specific objectives, knowing they will eventually expand their family.

Given that fact, Caylla was very concerned about location and wanted to be in a family oriented neighbourhood.

Both she and Adam also hoped to find a place they’d be comfortable in for at least five years.

During their search, the couple found themselves weighing several variables, including price, location and how new or recently renovated units were.

“I wanted a townhouse, because I thought we could get something nice, big and new for the same price as a two-bed-

room detached house,” Adam says.

It wasn’t quite as simple as that, they found.

With location in Greater Victoria playing a major factor in pricing, the properties they looked at ranged greatly in price.

In the end, they considered their most important factors – location, size and allowance of larger dogs – as well as Adam’s carpentry skills, and chose a 1,900-square-

foot townhome in Royal Oak that needed some updating.

Tim Ayres, incoming president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, says townhomes can provide a more economical price point for homebuyers.

The region’s benchmark, or typical, townhome is listed at $418,000 compared to the benchmark detached home at $548,000.

“Plus, a lot of people underestimate the amount of time and money they’ll spend on upkeep and maintenance when they move into a detached house,” he says.

“Having most or all of this taken care of by way of a monthly strata fee will not only keep your home looking great, it will preserve its value because maintenance will not be deferred.”

The Harveys are very happy with their choice, Caylla says, pointing to such nearby amenities as shopping, banking, walking trails and Saanich Commonwealth Place as part of that package.

“We went to a couple of places and immediately liked them, only to find something we liked even more the next day,” Adam says. “Looking around for a while really paid off.”

– Don Descoteau

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VICTORIA 2648 Cedar Hill, $649,900

Saturday & Sunday 12-3 Re/Max Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)

Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

1278 Bay St, $329,900 Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty VI Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

606 Speed Ave, $215,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353

1704-751 Fairfield Rd., $599,900 Sunday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty VI Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

203-928 Southgate, $319,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

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4062 Livingstone Ave, $529,000

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3 Woodville Pl, $329,000

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Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Arran McLellan, 250-384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deb Coburn, 250-812-5333

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

4-4701 Lochside, $559,900

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Saturday 2:30-4:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Paul Holland, 250-592-4422

306-710 Lampson, $179,900

SAANICH PENINSULA

2019 Casa Marcia, $624,900

Sunday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Paul Holland, 250-592-4422

8552 Ebor Terr., $550,000

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124

Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper, 250-686-6325

25-3958 Cedar Hill Rd, $249,900

Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

SAANICH EAST Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Lock, 250-384-8124

1575 Jasper Pl, $589,900

2655 Sooke Rd, $219,900 Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

593 Latoria Rd, $294,000

3379 Vision Way, $339,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

1218 Clearwater Pl, $549,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921

Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

IAN HEATH MARILYN BALL JONESCO Real Estate Inc.

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

110-10461 Resthaven, $164,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

2030 Cardinal, $829,500

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

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9820 Seaport Pl, $499,500+

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333

404-520 Foster St, $199,900!

Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

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Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250-516-1202

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900

Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty VI Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

3008 Dornier Rd.

Wednesday-Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Neil Docherty, 250-478-9600

9776 Fourth St.

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Jonas Solberg 250 479-3333

1028 Tillicum Rd, $424,900

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Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

4942 Cordova Bay, $848,000

Sunday 2:30-4:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Paul Holland, 250-592-4422

Saturday & Sunday & 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

304-2732 Matson Rd, $229,900

6750 Woodward, $499,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353

405-1020 Esquimalt, $199,900

7161 West Saanich Rd, $276,900

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

376 Kinver St., $389,900 982 Mckenzie Ave, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 $299,900

624 St Patrick, $829,900 2604 Shieling Pl Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

SAANICH WEST

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