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Tibet immigrants make long journey to Greater Victoria Daniel Palmer News staff

The first of 50 displaced Tibetans will arrive at Victoria International Airport tomorrow night to start new lives, but advocates are struggling to find enough local sponsors to meet demand.

The group is part of 1,000 Tibetans authorized to settle in Canada from Arunachal Pradesh, a remote area of Northeast India, after a direct appeal from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

“We don’t have any government funds, so this is really based on how much With an average money we can raise and elevation of 4,900 sponsors we can find,” said metres, Tibet is Tsering Dolma, treasurer the highest plateau with the Project Tibet Sociregion on Earth. The ety, which is co-ordinating contested region, the immigration effort. part of western Canadian immigration China, has been laws require new immiled in exile since grants to seek out a Cana1950 by the Dalai dian citizen or permanent Lama in India. An resident as a sponsor. The estimated 69,000 sponsor is responsible for Tibetans have fled that person’s well-being the region since for a period of up to a year 1987 to settlements upon arrival. in mostly India and In 2010, MulticulturalNepal. Tibetans have ism Minister Jason Kenney always asserted committed to welcoming their independence 1,000 displaced Tibetans from China. to Canada over a five-year period.

“We’re trying to get about 50 Tibetans on the Island,” Dolma said. “Tibetans in exile have never had any status in India. They’re stateless – especially the people coming from this Arunachal Pradesh, there are no opportunities up there.”

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Spirit of giving Gordy Dodd gets a thank-you hug from Theresa Tutube after enjoying a Giving Back to the Community Christmas dinner Monday hosted by Dodd’s Furniture and Mattress, Shell gas stations, the Sikh Temple, Fort Royal Pharmacy, Fairfield Auto Repair and the India Canada Cultural Association of Victoria at Our Place on Pandora Avenue. The Victoria’s Indo Canadian Community joined together to sponsor six dinners consecutively Monday through Thursday and again Dec. 22 and 23 for the region’s needy.

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More than 100 people were evacuated from a Victoria apartment building after a fire spread into the wall of a first-floor unit Tuesday morning.

Victoria fire crews responded to a call on Shelbourne Street near North Dairy Road around 4:15 a.m., and soon determined that the building’s 61 units required evacuation.

“Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke conditions

(and fire in the) wall and ceiling spaces,” said Victoria firefighter Jordan Pakos. “There was extensive heat, smoke and fire damage. The probable cause is still under investigation.”

The residents, including 10 people with special needs, were brought by a B.C. Transit bus to Crystal Pool while crews inspected the building. One person was brought to hospital for smoke inhalation, but most residents had returned to their homes by 9 a.m., Pakos said.

Damage is estimated at $75,000. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Navy light-up reborn as Holiday Village Annual Christmas tradition back after a year off Daniel Palmer News staff

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.

“There will still be ships involved but not to the extent of last time,” said Capt. Jenn Jackson, base public affairs.

“You’ll be able to see some ships lit up from a distance.”

Attendees can vote on the best and the 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

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PO2 James Duggan holds Christmas lights as he helps to decorate CFB Esquimalt’s drill shed which will be turned into a Holiday Village for visitors to the base during the holiday season. The Holiday Village will be open from Dec. 16 to 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. 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.

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announced it was ending its 23-year Navy lighting contest due to security concerns and vessel deployment. The holiday village event is the first of its kind at the base, and

organizers hope it becomes an annual tradition of its own.

For more information, visit facebook.com/EsquimaltBase. dpalmer@vicnews.com

BBB warns of penny auction scams Vancouver Island’s Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to use extreme caution when taking part in any online “penny auctions.”

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“The idea is that you’re going to end up getting a great deal, however, you still have to pay what you bid,” said Rosalind Scott, president and CEO of Vancouver Island BBB. “So you can end up spending a lot of money and getting absolutely nothing.”

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The BBB also advises those who have run into trouble with penny auction sites to file a complaint by visiting vi.bbb.org or calling toll free 877826-4222. editor@vicnews.com

Victoria hires city manager The City of Victoria has a new city manager with credentials that include overseeing the incorporation of several Central Okanagan jurisdictions.

Jason Johnson, currently Chief Administrative Officer at the District of West Kelowna, will assume his new job at the City of Victoria in early February.

“Mr. Johnson has a proven history of leading municipalities and regional districts to deliver results and has a leadership philosophy rooted in accountability, innovation and relationshipbuilding,” said Mayor Dean Fortin in a prepared statement. “We look forward to working with him to deliver on the city’s priorities as we continue to provide high quality services to the citizens of Victoria.”

In 2007, residents in several Central Okana- Jason Johnson gan areas voted by a slim referendum majority to incorporate as the District of Westside, now known as West Kelowna.

Johnson has been with the district for the past six years and helped build the West Kelowna local government from the ground up, according to information provided by the City of Victoria.

Prior to West Kelowna, Johnson was CAO at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

He also held a brief post as manager of human resources for the City of Kelowna.

From 1995 to 2004, Johnson held planning and economic development positions with the City of Merritt and the Central Okanagan Regional District.

“I’m thrilled to join the City of Victoria,” Johnson said in a statement.

“I feel privileged to work with Mayor (Fortin) and Council and the team of professionals I have heard wonderful things about.”

Johnson went to high school in Greater Victoria and has family lives on Vancouver Island.

He replaces Gail Stephens, who resigned in June to take a job at the Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.

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First Tibetans expected here on Saturday Continued from Page A1

The first wave of Tibetans will arrive over the next six months in Ontario and B.C., including five people in Greater Victoria. The first two people arrive at Victoria International Airport on Saturday night, while three others plan to arrive in January and February.

Dolma said she’s excited to welcome new members to the Tibetan community in Greater Victoria, which she pegs at only about 20 people.

“We’re a very small community, but we’re a strong group,” she said.

The society is working with the Anglican Diocese of B.C. and InterCultural Association of Greater Victoria to sort out necessary paperwork and find potential sponsors. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more about the project can visit projecttibetsociety.ca or call 778-4404683. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Janet Besler, front, Greg Merkly, Darren Marr, Sam and Norah Macey get ready for the annual Terry van Fleet Memorial Christmas light ride this weekend. This year the tour will showcase the lights in Esquimalt.

They attract attention wherever they go.

But is it surprising when 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.

"We still believe that he was doing the right thing," Coalition rides committee secretary Jan van Hoorn said of van Fleet, who was struck and killed by a pickup truck driver 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."

As always, riders taking part in this year's Christmas tour must be outfitted with rear and front safety lights, at 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 register 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 rec centre.

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Funding slashed for immigrant English training Camosun loses out in $2.5 million in federal funding Edward Hill News staff

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 institution in B.C., after Vancouver Community College.

“ESL is at the core of what we 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 vice-president of community engagement.

“It is a good, strong program. We meet the needs of new immigrants who need help and aren’t in a position to pay a lot of money for it.”

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 and an English teacher.

“In the long term it’s very bad for the economy not to train these students,” she said Camosun received notification from the Ministry of Advanced Education that it likely wouldn’t receive funding normally routed from the federal government for domestic ESL. International ESL is fully funded by foreign students studying here.

In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced it would cancel the Canada-B.C. Immigration Agreement starting April 1, 2014, and the $22 million in annual ESL funding that came with it. Impacted institutions like Camosun submitted funding proposals to Citizen and Immigration Canada, but the money hasn’t emerged.

The Ministry of Advanced Education says domestic ESL training won’t end, but it’s unclear how the federal government will deliver programming. The ministry is working on a “transition plan” with Camosun and other community colleges in the event no federal funding comes through. editor@saanichnews.com

The magical multiplying $10 bill Found note grows into a bounty for 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.”

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“My friends responded instantly,” she says. “Within hours we had raised over $200, and within six days we turned $10 into $450.”

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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.

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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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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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Local hiring climate expected to improve 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.

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

Homeless deaths remembered Dec. 21 Advocates who work daily with Greater Victoria’s homeless community will gather Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. to remember people who died on the streets in 2013.

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Marijuana petition receives support of most local ridings Sensible BC referendum petition fizzles at two-thirds mark Jeff Nagel Black Press

The Sensible BC campaign to spark the decriminalization of marijuana in B.C. is officially up in smoke after falling short of its goal.

Pot activists got 210,000 signatures or about two-thirds of the 300,000 needed – 10 per cent of voters in all 85 B.C. ridings – for their initiative petition to potentially trigger a referendum. They had aimed for a target of 450,000 to provide a buffer against disqualified signatures.

“It’s a pretty remarkable accomplishment,” Sensible BC head Dana Larsen.

“We’ve definitely demonstrated a high level of organization and support for this cause.

Had we been operating under the rules of pretty much any other referendum system in the world, we would have qualified to be on the ballot.”

He said the 4,500 registered petitioners – triple the number at the start of the 90-day campaign – reached the threshold required by Elections BC in 19 electoral districts and got at least eight per cent in five more.

Successful local campaigns happened on much of Vancouver Island, including VictoriaBeacon Hill, Victoria-Swan

Lake, Nanaimo, Nanaimo-North Cowichan and Alberni-Pacific Rim, with at least 10 per cent of voters signing the petition. In contrast, voters in Saanich South and Juan de Fuca were part of 37 electoral districts that failed to garner even five per cent of voters’ signatures. Esquimalt-Royal Roads, whose larger employer is CFB Esquimalt, achieved about half the required signatures.

But in the vote-rich Lower Mainland that holds the most districts, marijuana advocates came up short.

They reached the 10 per cent threshold in just Vancouver-West End and Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, with no other local wins in the rest of Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. They came closest in the three North Shore ridings with eight per cent plus.

Sensible BC aimed to compel the province to pass legislation banning police from expending any time and resources on simple marijuana possession.

Larsen said canvassers were harried in some areas by opponents and at times by calls to police as they tried to collect signatures on SkyTrain and BC Ferries.

The outcome is nowhere near the 700,000 signatures gathered

by Fight HST forces en route to their winning referendum.

But Larsen argues the province must now look “very seriously” at the marijuana issue, particularly as states such as Washington and Colorado move to full pot legalization. editor@vicnews.com

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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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Ballet Victoria’s holiday Gift, NOTcracker

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“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 Peter Jr. of SNAFU Dance Theatre will take their show, which opened up Phoenix Theatre’s season earlier this year, from Victoria to Montreal and back again, with dates in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton in between.

The crew invites Victorians to eat cake, watch the show, ponder their existence and help raise some cash to buy

a dirty old van to drive across the continent.

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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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 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.

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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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Sun. Dec. 15: VISL Div. 1, Castaways at Vic West, 2 p.m., Finlayson Turf.

Hockey Fri. Dec. 13: BCHL, Powell River Kings at Victoria Grizzlies, 7 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

Fri. Dec. 13: VIJHL, Victoria Cougars at Saanich Braves, 6:30 p.m., Pearkes arena.

Fri. Dec. 13: VIJHL, Keryry Park Islanders at Peninsula Panthers, 7:30 p.m., Panorama Rec Ctr. Sun. Dec. 15: BCHL, Penticton Vees at Victoria Grizzlies, 2 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

Sun. Dec. 15: VIJHL, Westshore Wolves at Victoria Cougars, 3:30 p.m., Archie Browning Sports Ctr. Wed. Dec. 18: VIJHL, Saanich Braves at Westshore Wolves, 7 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Spartans top Space Needle

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.

Blue Jag Danny Wu led all scorers from the game with 16 points while teammates Graeme Hyde Lay and Matt Rud each scored 11.

Lions guard Ismail Abdulahi scored 12 and 6-foot-6 forward

Jacob Barnard potted 11. The Lions were without proimsing 6-foot-10 forward Matt Neufeld.

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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. sports@vicnews.com

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LEGALS NOTICE to Creditors and Others Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of ANASTASHIA ADORE KUNKLUTL also known as AMARRAH-SOLEIL LOVEJOY formerly of 3 - 70 Cooper Road, Victoria, British Columbia Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o 610 - 1207 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2E7 on or before January 15, 2014 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. LYNDA CASSELS, Executor

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 20012 KIA RIO KNADC163926075728 Owner R. Orr 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 1G2JB1245V7560717 Owner B. Calibaba Will be sold on Dec 20, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

Re: The Estate of Marion Beatrice Ellis, deceased, formerly of 401 - 2710 Grosvenor Road, Victoria, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Marion Beatrice Ellis are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrix, c/o MacMinn & Company, 846 Broughton Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4, on or before January 6, 2014, after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executrix then has notice.

Marion Jeanne Ellis, Executrix by her Solicitor, Deborah A. Todd MacMinn & Company

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HELP WANTED BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively.

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Experienced parts person required immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake.

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CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association seeks a qualified board treasurer to review financial statements and transactions as well as liaise with the accounting administrator.

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Feller Buncher •Boom man •Chasers •Hooktenders •Grapple Yarder Operators •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers •Hydraulic Log Loader Operators •Processor Operators •Hand Buckers •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits.

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SALES COSMETIC SALES PERSON for Outdoor Cart at Up Town Mall, shift work, $12/hr. Apply to mirjam@telus.net

TRADES, TECHNICAL HD MECHANIC. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. A self-starter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: nobletractor@telus.net, or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax: 250-546-3165

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Lots 215 & 216 in Colwood G. $4900. 1(520)825-1773.

FREE ITEMS FREE. 14� BAND saw with 3 blades. Needs minor work.

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Clean, labels off. Call 778430-4302.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 PAIRS beaded moccasins/shoes, $40/each.

Call (778)265-1615.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

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CANADIAN DIABETES Association is looking for corporate ambassadors to increase the engagement of businesses and organizations in advancing the quality of life for people affected by diabetes. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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$50 to $1000

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 2011 PEGASUS 4W Scooter.

Excellent condition. $1900.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE APARTMENT SIZED Inglis washer & dryer, hardly used, $50/each. (250)592-1690.

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

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

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

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.

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

Avail now. (250)882-2330.

GRANT MANOR Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo

To view call 250-380-8133

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS 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

DUPLEX/4-PLEX 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).

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METCHOSIN- 1 bdrm coach house. $750./mo includes cable, W/D. Utils not included.

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Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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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.

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.

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

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GAME CYCLE VIDEO GAMES. BUY SELL TRADE Video Games & DVD’s. 890 Esquimalt Rd Ph. (250)-5901557 WASHER/DRYER Frigidaire white, 8 cycle HD, $550.

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

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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.

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.

HOMES FOR RENT

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

SUITES, LOWER

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Dec. 15th. 250-756-9746

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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.

2011 FORD RANGER Sport.

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

MARINE Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

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

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Friday, December 13, 2013 - VICTORIA

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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Top ten winter road trip tips: 1. A full night’s sleep ahead of a long drive is important.

2. It’s also a good idea to let a friend know when you’re leaving and the time you expect to arrive.

3. Fill the windshield washer bottle with seasonal cleaner and carry an extra container in the trunk.

4. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses – glare from snow can be hard on the eyes.

5. Wear (warm) clothes that allow good movement to steer and operate the foot pedals.

6. Bring water plus non-perishable food supplies on longer trips.

7. An emergency (first aid) kit.

8. Check the weather forecast, road conditions and for road closures on your route before heading out on a long trip.

9. Good winter tires are mandatory on most high-elevation BC highway routes during the winter.

10. If you must drive in bad weather, it’s a good idea to refuel when the tank drops below half full. If the car breaks down or gets stuck in the snow, having engine heat until help arrives could be important.

Useful winter driving web sites: drivebc.ca, icbc.com

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flake symbol on the sidewall Winter weather has already to indicate that it meets a touched most parts of BC specific winter tire industry and there is a threat of performance test. A series more severe snowstorms in of tragic accidents that the coming days. involved vehicles equipped Driving can be challenging with all-season tires, mainly no matter where you live on the Sea-to-Sky Highway in in the province at this What makes a BC, played a significant role time of the year. The heavy BC winter road trip in the adaptation of this tire rain, fog, wind or slushy uniquely challenging designation. snow that’s common in The traction qualities of a coastal areas can present (and interesting) is winter tire will deteriorate an unpredictable and more as it wears and loses tread dangerous driving situation that it’s possible to experience all (or depth. As a general rule, than sub-zero, crunchy a half-worn winter tire hard-packed snow. Then most) of the above performs at about the same there’s the biggest driving conditions, in a same- level as a good all-season challenge of them all – ice tire in cold, slippery condiin its various road surface day drive. tions. A half worn all-season incarnations.

Bob McHugh tire will perform about the What makes a BC winter same as a good summer tire. road trip uniquely challengAnd a half-worn summer tire… well, let’s ing (and interesting) is that it’s possible not go there! to experience all (or most) of the above When road traction conditions are poor, conditions, in a same-day drive. try to avoid asking tires to do more than Even if daytime temperatures are mild, one job at a time – specifically, don’t overnight temperatures typically drop steer and brake at the same time. Start close to or below the freezing mark on a braking sooner and try to get all braking regular basis. done while the vehicle is in a straight line, Your car’s tires are what keep you on the in advance of a turn. Steady and smooth road and out of the ditch. Before you set steering actions work best and use a out today, be it to work or to pay a visit gentle push on the gas pedal as you exit to friends or family across the province, the turn. please check your tires.

According to ICBC, about one-in-25 Below seven degrees Celsius, the rubber crashes in BC are caused by wildlife colcompound used in a winter tire (or lisions. Although they tend to be more all-weather tire) remains softer and active in spring and fall, they can be offers better traction qualities than attracted by roadside vegetation and an all-season or summer tire. you need to be extra watchful for A winter or all-weather tire is wildlife during the dusk and dawn. marked with a mountain/snow-

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Mazda earns top marks in Canada’s

Reader reaction to our posted speed limit poll, conexperts to be safe for that particular highway and not ducted with Insights West, was, well, speedy. necessarily increased.”

No sooner had the paper hit the streets, revealing Variable speed limits are used throughout Europe that 37 per cent of those polled believe a higher and seem effective. The maximum limits are posted than 100 km/h limit should be posted on our major on overhead electronic signs, which change to reflect highways, than the emails began flying. environmental conditions and congestion. It is a Yours truly expressed some surprise that a majority recognition that speed alone is not the major cause did not share that opinion and that 55 per cent beof road carnage, but excessive speed combined with lieved speed limits should be left alone. over-driving the weather/road condiWhile some readers disabused me of tions does kill. that notion, an equal number agreed.

The provincial government is currentGuenter Hoernig of Penticton asked: ly reviewing posted limits and Jack “What would you gain by, say, increasDubberly believes Victoria should hike ing the limits by 10 or 20 km/h? A half them forthwith. an hour earlier in Vancouver? Well, if “If the roads are better engineered, you don’t have that extra 30 minutes, cars are safer … then why not increase perhaps you should take the plane. the speeds to that ‘average comfort“I don’t even understand why the pubable speed’ that everyone is travelling Variable speed lic is consulted on this – as any results at when the police are not looking? limits are used coming forth from them tend to be “The police can spend more time purely based on emotions. The safety of throughout Europe looking for bad drivers rather than the highways should be left to traffic speeding drivers and maybe the and seem effective. experts and scientists....” general driving public will then respect Keith Morgan Janet McGarry warned: “NASCAR-inthem more.” spired highways will only lead to more Laura Tomelin shared her driving phifatalities.” losophy: “Do not drink and drive, but Currently, 100 km/h is the maximum on most freedrive at your own capabilities and get the hell out of ways, while 110 km/h is posted on much of the Inland the way of other drivers who take their own risks and Island and the Coquihalla highways. feel comfortable doing so!”

Vernon resident Brian Romaine made an interesting Transportation Minister Todd Stone will give B.C. resisuggestion: “My view is that the speed sign should dents an opportunity to express their views directly in have a range of speed. For example, instead of, say, a series of eight regional public forums set to run be100 km/h, make it 80 to 100 MAX. From a psychologi- tween now and Jan. 24, 2014. For details of the Rural cal point of view, the driver then sees the lower speed Highway Safety and Speed Review go to engage.gov. and perhaps would have less of a fixation on the max bc.ca/safetyandspeedreview. speed limit. Speed limits should be assessed by the keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Top Twelve for 2014 Mazda bagged three of 12 “Best New” 2014 model year category awards just announced by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

The triple award sweep (Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport and Mazda6) had to taste extra sweet as Mazda only had three entries in a field of over 50 vehicle entries. This also positions Mazda with three contenders for overall 2014 Canadian Car of the Year honours.

AJAC award wins in both Best New Small Car categories (under $21K and over $21K), gives the Mazda3, in various forms, an impressive total of nine trophies over its 10-year history. The Mazda6 is also a repeat winner, with previous category wins in 2009, 2005 and 2004, its introductory year. Both the new Mazda3 and Mazda6 are now SKYACTIV-equipped vehicles and offer outstanding fuel economy.

This was also a good awards event for General Motors, the recipient of two AJAC trophies in very different vehicle categories. In addition to the Best New Pickup Award for the GMC Sierra 1500, the 2014 Corvette Stingray was also voted the Best New Sports Performance Car. The other double-award winning manufacturer was Kia. The Best New Family Car under $30,000 award went to the revamped Kia Soul.

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The new Cherokee has only been for sale for about a month, but sales for the Jeep brand are up more than 34 per cent over last year. In addition, the new Jeep Cherokee just won its category (best new SUV under $35,000) as judged by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.

Looks Some might not remember the old boxy Cherokee that was sold in the 1990s; it was a very simple design that appealed to die-hard Jeep enthusiasts.

This new Cherokee is trying to win over new buyers, not just the Jeep

The starting price is the best on the market, the technology is second to none, and the ride is smoother and quieter than the competition and the interior class above.

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It might look a bit odd at first, but when you are in its presence, the design actually grows on you to a point that it has a futuristic, very modern twist on an iconic nameplate.

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There is a special Trailhawk version of this Cherokee that has been designed specifically for going off-road, with higher front and rear bumpers to help it traverse ditches and climb mountains. The more practical base front wheel drive (FWD) model starts at $23,495 and is the lowest priced vehicle in the compact SUV class. The all wheel drive (AWD) model is also a value leader and starts at $25,695.

Inside

all models get a second 3.5-inch screen embedded in the instrument cluster that is fully programmable and provides custom readouts.

The back seat isn’t huge but the seats are contoured nicely and provide good comfort. They also slide forward to elongate the cargo area if larger objects need to be carried. The rest of the dash has a stylish design that is a good combination of the bigger Grand Cherokee and the functional Dodge Journey. Sweeping lines and attention to detail make this a class leader in terms of style and design.

There are several things that set this Cherokee apart from the Drive Not content to use existcompetition and a big difference is the ing engines and transmission in this level of interior fit and finish. Many of new Cherokee, Chrysler is showcasing the vehicles that compete in this class brand new technology in this compact are rather SUV, providing basic inside good fuel Now that Chrysler and come economy and covered in has a competant value. All trim hard plastic small SUV in their lineup, levels come and feature standard with their position as the No. 2 seller simple dea 9-speed of vehicles looks strong for signs. automatic The Cherokee a while to come. transmission. is covered in That’s right, soft-touch Zack Spencer nine gears – materials, the very first comfortable vehicle on the seats and a large touch screen in the planet to come with this many cogs. centre of the dash for connectivity. The Having a chance to drive it with the base screen is five inches but a larger base 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder through 8.4-inch screen is available on the the canyons outside of Malibu Califor$29,995 Limited model. In addition, nia, I can report that the transmission

is so smooth and refined the driver forgets there is so much at work. The up side is the Cherokee is capable of 9.6L/100km in the city and 6.4L on the highway.

The platform is a gem. There is very little road or wind noise, the suspension is very well dampened and the steering feel is better than many in this class.

The 4-cylinder engine is a great choice for commuters and the handling is crisp and sure-footed, more like a sedan than an SUV. The optional V6 engine is the first application of the 3.2L V6 Pentastar engine. The bigger 3.6L is used across the Chrysler family but this newly developed, smaller version is a wonderful value as it is only $1,300 more to equip it on any Cherokee, from the least expensive FWD model to the most expensive AWD trim.

For $1,300, you get 271hp and a lot more grunt for passing and highway runs. This would be the choice if you do a lot of highway driving to the cabin or skiing. The downside is the added weight of the V6 makes it less nimble compared to the 4-cylinder, but both are excellent choices.

In addition to carving though the mountains, I had a chance to drive over them in the Trailhawk off-road model. This really is the enthusiast version. It had no problem scampering up anything it came across – from big boulders to sand and mud.

It’s a lot of fun, but the reality is that most buyers will opt for the less

extreme AWD models that have the ability to change their characteristics depending on which setting the driver chooses from snow, sport, mud/sand and low settings.

Verdict The starting price is the best on the market, the technology is second to none, and the ride is smoother and quieter than the competition and the interior class above.

The styling takes a while to get used to but it does look better in person.

Most people will equip the Cherokee with AWD and the middle North Edition that includes alloy wheels and added interior features for a reasonable $28,695.

With the optional V6 engine, the price is $29,995. This is a lot of Jeep for the money and one that is a treat to drive.

Now that Chrysler has a competent small SUV in their lineup, their position as the No. 2 seller of vehicles looks strong for a while to come. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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bells and whistles In the 2014 Kia Sorento LX, there is more to see than you would expect.

Have you ever seen an ad featuring something you really want, only to find out when you get there the price doesn’t include this and that, and you leave feeling deflated? Well, if it is a Sorento you’re going to see, then all the bells and whistles come standard.

Looks Kia’s new “design language,” blending emotion and sophistication, is the thought behind this design. Swept back headlights with a moulded front bumper, projector style headlights and integrated turn signal lights on the side mirrors make this crossover SUV stand out.

Interior

The driver’s seat is an eight-way power adjustable seat with lumbar support and offers heating, while the rear seats are a 60/40 split folding. There is also an option to add a third row which would be a 50/50 split. There is a AM/ FM/CD/MPS voice-activated six-speaker stereo with SiriusXM satellite radio

Safety The safety features on this vehicle are

vast, and here are some of the highlights: dual advanced front airbags; dual front seat mounted side airbags; dual side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; electronic stability control; vehicle stability management; traction control system; hill assist; anti-whiplash front headrests; anti-lock braking system; automatic headlights; impact sensing auto door unlock; and back-up warning system all standard equipment.

Engine

There are two gasoline direct injection engines available. The first is a 2.4L, 4-cylinder engine rated at 191hp and the second is a 3.3L, gasoline direct injection V6 cylinder engine with a whopping 290hp found in the LX-V6 model.

Both engines are mated to a 6-speed sportmatic automatic transmission.

Move the shifter to the left and you can access the upshift and down shift of the manual mode.

Roadworthy

My tester was the Sorento LX. I found the vehicle to handle very nicely around town. The multi-link rear

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I was very surprised to see this many features offered as their standard package – great value for your money.

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Ian Harwood

suspension kept the vehicle from rolling side to side in higher speed cornering and gave the overall ride a comfortable feeling. The electric power steering really helped in tight manoeuvring.

The power was impressive, and for a smaller, lighter vehicle the motor was well matched. Fuel economy numbers were good and, if driven sensibly, I am sure you could stretch these numbers to be even better.

I was very surprised to see this many features offered as their standard package – great value for your money. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca