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Leaf the job to me Oak Bay municipal staffer Trevor Johansen uses a fire hose to clean a leaf bin now that leaf pickup is done for the year.

The coins are counted, and once again Greater Victoria residents have shown their generosity to those in need. The Black PressGreater Victoria Coins for Kids campaign raised $951 during the 2013 holiday season, with all proceeds benefitting the Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families. “This year we helped 1,500 families and individuals with Christmas food hampers and over 500 families with toys for their children,” said Kyla Ferns, Salvation Army spokesperson. “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who donated to the Coins for Kids campaign. Every donation made will

help us change lives in the community.” The Stan Hagen Centre for Families is a deserving recipient of this year’s campaign contributions, said Kevin Laird, Black Press-Greater Victoria editorial director. “Every day, hundreds of families in the Capital Region quietly struggle to make ends meet,” Laird said. “Stan Hagen Centre connects local residents with financial, legal and emotional support throughout the year. We’re happy to support their good work.” The Peninsula News Review also held a Coins for Kids drive to benefit a Peninsula-based toy drive. Coins for Kids (formerly Pennies for Presents) has raised more than $600,000 since its inception 17 years ago. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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To warm up for the Canucks event, she repeatedly sang both national anthems to herself. Despite its challenges, she prefers the Star-Spangled Banner because of the wide vocal range required. “It’s so fun to sing,” Cave says. “It’s all over the place and it’s long.” The youngster started singing lessons at age three and got into musical theatre at four, that’s when she caught the acting bug, she says. “One time I just said, ‘Mom, can I try acting?’ So now I’m in classes.” Her mother, Leanne Teron, enrolled her in the Victoria Academy of the Dramatic Arts where after seven lessons, an instructor said Cave was a natural and told Teron to get her an agent. “With singing, it’s easier to tell if you’ve got the voice or not,” Teron says. “But with acting, you don’t know.” Since she got her agent, Cave has been

“If you try to push them, it doesn’t attending various auditions for theatre, work.” television and film. The family moved to Oak Bay from In September, she started acting Metchosin two months ago, and both school in Vancouver, where she takes Cave and her sister, Holly, 7, are enrolled classes for six hours every Sunday. in Willows Elementary. However, her supportive family is Cave says she would love to move to considering moving so the budding Vancouver, but is torn, star can have a better chance of “I feel Lily as Vancouver Island is making a career. Teron says Cave was passed over for a theatre part missed out a little home. As for making it big in recently because the producers even though she the performing arts, she wanted someone who lives in loves singing a little bit Toronto. started at nine. more than acting and if “Some of these kids acting in She could have she doesn’t get that big Vancouver, their resume is huge,” break, it doesn’t matter Teron says. “I feel Lily missed out started at six.” as long as she still gets a little even though she started - Leanne Teron to perform. at nine. She could have started at “What I always say is, six.” even if I don’t make it and get famous, I Teron and her husband, John Cave, don’t really mind because all I want to have discussed moving to support their eldest daughter’s ambition, but don’t call do is sing,” she says. “And if I can make at least one person smile, I know I did them stage parents. They have let their my job.” child take the lead. reporter@vicnews.com “She makes the decision,” Teron says.

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Civic resolutions for the new year As we burst into the new year this week, shaking off the rust of 2013, it’s time to make some promises to ourselves. Change is scary but necessary to improve our lives and communities. With that in mind, here’s a list of resolutions we feel communities, and their councils, should embrace as we embark on 2014. Saanich is the largest municipality in the region and has a vast rural treed component. Between 2005 and 2011, that district lost 378 hectares of tree cover and gained 532.8 hectares of impervious surfaces like roads and buildings. To stem tree canopy loss in the district, Saanich resolves to come up with a more stringent set of policies, applicable to public and private lands, so trees are equally treated, no matter where they’re located. The City of Victoria will see a new city manager starting in February whose “leadership philosophy rooted in accountability, innovation and relationship-building” according to Mayor Dean Fortin. As well a new police chief officially took the helm last week. He too speaks of passion about partnerships and working with the community. Victoria resolves to see a shift in culture and embrace change at city hall. In Oak Bay the official community plan review is near completion, expected to finish in June. While some continue to protest developments and larger homes, a survey shows the community wants to see things such as secondary suites to accommodate growth in the community. Oak Bay resolves to create a progressive approach to development. While the stigmatized amalgamation word is tossed around routinely among the Capital Region, the West Shore has an opportunity to achieve success created by working together, while maintaining individual characteristics. The communities can share stories of success, and hash out failures by sharing information on cross-border issues. West Shore resolves to meet inter-municipally on a regular basis. Hopefully councils will keep these resolutions until we’re shaking off the rust of 2014.

The News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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A ‘deeply flawed’ process Fees persuade most smart meter holdouts (B.C. Views, Dec. 18) I am one of the 19,380 B.C. residents who have not accepted a smart meter. The fee has not “persuaded” me. What struck me in Tom Fletcher’s column was the B.C. Utilities Commission’s reported rejection of Donald Maisch’s presentation on behalf of Citizens for Safe Technology because his “consulting livelihood depends on public fears and concerns about radio frequency exposure.” Am I to conclude that when hiring a consultant, one should make sure the individual hired is dismissive of one’s concerns? What about the consultants who dismiss many research conclusions that might put a speed bump in the way of EMF proliferation and associated corporate profits, and whose livelihood depends on persuading us that ever increasing radiofrequency exposure is completely benign? I imagine the BCUC found their presentations quite credible. To “reject” claims made by a consultant because the consulting practise depends on representing people who want those claims considered seems to me to be a deeply flawed process, and contemptuous of any conclusions but the foregone ones. Diane McNally Victoria

No road closures in Beacon Hill Park Just wanted to write to say that I have to agree with the letter that Robert McInnes wrote in the Dec. 18 edition of the News, regarding cheaper solutions available to reduce speeding in Beacon Hill Park. He is right on. I’ve been saying this all along. Please acknowledge the fact that there is no serious problem in Beacon Hill Park that can justify closing the roads. What it has done is add more traffic down Southgate and Heywood streets for residents. Also, I feel it is cost prohibitive to do the road work, when it is not necessary. A E Cooper Victoria

Many benefits of oil pipelines Some taxpayers are not thinking of the positive sides of what pipelines can do for them financially. If the pipelines do go ahead, large royalties will be paid to the B.C. government, which is really us. B.C. taxpayers could have a few options: eliminating the provincial sales tax or medical premiums or even receiving an annual royalty cheque. In Alaska, the Alyeska pipeline has provided the average

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Victoria’s summer more spectacular than usual While I agree that the summer weather was a highlight this year, your article almost seemed to imply that dry sunny weather was unusual for Victoria. I would have rephrased it to something like this: “According to Environment Canada statistics, even in an average year Victoria gets drier, sunnier summers than any other city in Canada, but this year the summer was even more spectacular than usual.” Steven Murray Victoria ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@vicnews.com

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Council takes a pay cut Policy eliminates debate on pay raises for elected officials Christopher Sun News staff

Oak Bay council voted itself a 0.3 per cent decrease in pay for next year. The decrease is based on the adjusted year over year change in Victoria’s consumer price index ending in September. In 2014, the mayor will be paid $28,108 and councillors will be paid $11,929. Onethird of the total is paid as an allowance for expenses. This is the second time that Oak Bay council’s pay has decreased. “Three or four years back, there was a year when the consumer price index went down. Council had another debate on whether the salary

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A 47-year-old Oak Bay woman was taken to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries after her car was hit by a driver who police say, drove through a stop sign on Dec. 23. The woman was eastbound on McNeill Avenue in a Honda Accord at about 2 p.m. when a 79-yearold man, driving a Kia southbound on Hampshire Road, hit her. The Jaws of Life was used to extract the woman.

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With a similar should go down,” business and Mayor Nils Jensen population base, the said. “We decided to Town of Sidney also keep tying our salary ties council salaries to the consumer price to Victoria’s CPI and index for Victoria.” has been since 2006. He said Oak Bay’s However, that council policy is better has never decreased than most councils, council pay as Since it uses which look at various 1997 year over year figures, reports, make which end in January. comparisons with “People can choose other communities Nils Jensen to use different and debate among indexes,” said Andrew council. Hicik, Sidney’s director of “It eliminates the conflict corporate services. “My belief of council setting their own is the one we use is the most salary,” Jensen said. accurate.” Salaries for Oak Bay’s elected For 2013, Sidney Mayor Larry officials pale in comparison Cross was paid $33,150 and to those of its employees – councillors earned $13,300. especially among high ranking Oak Bay has been using staff. In 2012 former Chief Victoria’s CPI to set council’s Administrative Officer Mark remuneration since 1997. Brennan earned $164,793 and reporter@vicnews.com former fire chief Gerald Adam earned $117,603. The News was told figures for 2013 wages will not be available Email editor@oakbaynews.com until spring of 2014.

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handful of kids race in the brisk evening air. They run full-tilt to the fountain at Camosun College laughing and cheering each other on then halt abruptly to await their pokey parents. They range in age spanning Grades 2 through 6 and the energy belies the past 90 minutes of energetic dancing. Each child is enrolled in the Victoria Japanese Heritage Language School, and while the kids say the weekly sessions learning and practicing the Nanchu Soran Dance are “fun” the students may not realize each is developing his or her heritage while forging friendships. Most parents, like Harumi Shimada, volunteer and share the school’s goal to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of their culture within Canada’s mosaic. Dance instructor Shimada introduced the Nanchu Soran Dance to the VJHLS several years ago and created a volunteer performance group to share this piece of Japanese culture. “That brings us together. It’s good for the school, to let people know we are here,” said parent and participant Noriko Prezeau. Soran Dance is performed with the Japanese traditional song Soran Bushi, a sea

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Harumi Shimada leads kids from Grades 2 through 6 in a Soran dance. The famous traditional Japanese dance brings the group of students from the Victoria Japanse Heritage Language School together once a week at Camosun for education, tradition and fun.

shanty said to have been first sung by the fishermen of Hokkaido in northern Japan. Yellow sashes tied in a bow across waists and foreheads augment t-shirts emblazoned with bright yellow characters of the school’s name. They shake rhythm instruments called naruko and enthusiastically shout the words after leader Shimada: “dokkoisyo, dokkoisyo, soran, soran.” “It’s always ... energetic,” said Shimada

with wide smile. Moves depict ocean waves, fishermen dragging nets, pulling ropes and hoisting a catch above their shoulders. There are many dance styles and the kids of VJHLS practice the Nanchu Soran Dance, borne from the Wakkanai South Junior High School (also known as Nanchu) in Wakkanai City, Hokkaido. Energy was the key objective in creation

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approved of the Nanchu version of the dance. Kids were bored and lethargic, Shimada said. “One teacher comes up and introduced this dance, and music. And the teachers tried to cooperate to make a group of dancers. They started to practice,” she said. “It started to spread out (through) all of Japan. Elementary schools and junior high schools across the country have since begun forming groups and staging performances, Shimada said. The students and teachers went on to win the Prime Minister’s grand prize at the 10th Japanese Folk Song dance competition and the story of Nanchu and their Soran dance was aired on Tokyo television. Since the broadcast, many other teachers in elementary, junior and senior high schools have introduced the Soran dance into their classes as part of their physical education programs. The VJHSL students and parents have performed at a variety of events such as the Nikkei Society and Japanese Friendship Society Mochi-making event and the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami charity event. “Hopefully they feel that’s the Japanese way,” Shimada said. “They are having fun, but after five years, 10 years in the future … when they hear this music (they’ll remember) ‘Oh I did that’.” For more information on the VJHLS visit en.vicnihongo.com.

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and the soundtrack has been expertly overseen by T Bone Burnett (who did miracles with O Brother Where Art Thou?). The Coens have always been superb craftsmen, albeit with an excessive fondness for smartaleck perversity; here, although there are some great blackhumoured gags, the dominant note is of sadness and empathy. It’s one of their best films. Rating: ★★★★ Inside Llewyn Davis continues at the Odeon.

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

He Said, She Said Source: Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey (Nov. 2013)

Q: DO MEN OR WOMEN ENJOY HOUSEHUNTING MORE?

A: More women (87%) report enjoying the process of purchasing a new home than men (77%).

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

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »

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BUYING TIP | Ask potential neighbours for the good and bad of the area before purchasing

Location means more than geography Proximity to work often the primary consideration for new buyers Location, location, location. You’ve heard it before, but what does it mean for house hunters on an island peninsula like Greater Victoria? Even with the gamut of housing options between Oak Bay and Sooke, James Bay and North Saanich, there are still long-established rules that help determine the best buy for househunters, says Tim Ayres, president-elect of the Victoria Real Estate Board. “Probably the No. 1 determinant is close proximity to work and commute time,” Ayres says. “The closer you are to work or opportunities for work, the better off you’re going to be.” The obvious location features – proximity to water, view, lot size, access to recreation areas and amenities – are rare in combination, and most home buyers know they can’t have it all, Ayres says. “I think everybody has

Diana Parkhouse photo

A one-acre waterfront mansion may not be in the cards, but location is still one of the biggest influencers on new home purchase says Tim Ayres, Victoria Real Estate Board president-elect. their particular location in mind. It’s usually the first question people ask themselves. Almost before, ‘How much can I afford,’ they’ll ask, ‘Where do I want to live?’” But what if that detached Uplands mansion on a half-acre threatens to break the bank? Try giving a little on one expectation and see what opens up, Ayres says. “People always appre-

ciate being close to the beach, parks, trails, bike routes. Those are all huge considerations for any buyer,” he says. Close proximity to a good school also ranks high for buyers with children, Ayres says. But depending on the school district, students who aren’t living in the immediate area can still jump across boundaries. Best to call the school district before purchasing to confirm whether

this is possible. Another big location consideration is vehicle noise, Ayres says. Keep an ear open for heavy truck traffic with homes that border main driving arteries. (Open the windows to test noise levels from inside a home if suspicious.) And be sure to ask neighbours about any distracting decibels that could drive down home value. “A busy street takes away value, whereas a

traffic-calmed street or neighbourhood is going to make your home more appealing,” Ayres says. “Almost everyone has to do the balancing act between their ideal home and what they can afford.” Ayres’ best advice to potential buyers? Keep an open mind while nailing down the location factors that matter most to you and your family. -Daniel Palmer

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83 Acre Farm with 1450’ of Oceanfront

Stunningly beautiful Woodside farm features 1450ft of ocean front and 83.75 acres. One residence is 2,262 sqft the other a circa 1851 apprx 3,844 sqft farm house. The Dutch Barn is approximately 5000 sqft. It is a unique one of a kind offering adjacent to the Sooke town boundary. An amazing property with huge opportunity. $5,099,000

Build An Oceantfront Dream

RARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This 1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with unobstructed 180 degree views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands.The choice location provides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhood is serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank palette to create your dream! $1,775,000

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Escape to the Country

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

Have Your Oceanfront and Swim There Too!

Rare south facing Oceanfront! Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel. Easy beach, access and your own mooring buoy. Unwind in the Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hot tub. This is West Coast Living at its very best...waiting just for you! $1,698,800

Almost New Waterfront

Elegant.72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lighting which integrates lighting, music, shades, locks, climate control, and video. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and dark hardwood placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms and custom kitchen! The convenient location blends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,995

Wright for Frank

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

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Song for the Asking

Placed high and peaceful, in tune with the land. This Architecturally designed one acre haven enjoys the best Ocean views over Sidney to James Island, the Olympics, Mount Ranier, and the Saanich Inlet! The interior of this light-bathed home is just as magical as the land that cradles it. This is a home for the thoughtful Executive, where fine living and an active, hiking-boating lifestyle exist in perfect Synergy. $989,000

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Ultimate Luxury this SW corner unit has panoramic Ocean views, and is so light and bright from all day sun. Three balconies! This steel & concrete building is second to none. It benefits from a world class restaurant and the full facilities of a 5-star hotel. You may even rent your suite while you bask in the Caribbean winter sun. $963,800

A Honey of a Deal

Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious family room, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the living room with fireplace and hardwood flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer a built-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs there is even a spacious one bedroom ‘Sweet’! $675,000

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24 - 1525 COOPER RD MLS 331213 Adult 55+ park. This single wide home with a lg. addition offers 1125 sq. ft. of space with 3 bdrms & 2 full baths. The layout offers a bdrm on each end of the home. Lg. kit. with skylight includes 5 appliances & roomy eating area with laminate flooring. The living rm. has a built-in air cond. 2 barstools for breakfast bar. The mstr bdrm has an ensuite with soaker tub and walk in closet. New tile flooring in the foyer and laminate flooring in one of the bdrms. Two car parking & fenced yard. Small pets permitted.

410 - 50 SONGHEES RD MLS 329685 Stunning decor; beautiful inner harbour condominium is nothing more than spectacular as you will see when you view this work of skilled craftsmanship. Fine attention to detail is wonderfully demonstrated in this tastefully renovated home. From the brand new high end kitchen cabinetry to the 5 star hotel like bathrooms. It can be yours for this more than reasonable asking price. Everything has been renewed and no expense spared. Amazing location and the “world is your oyster”.

105 - 2829 ARBUTUS RD MLS 327642 Views of everything from the San Juan’s and Mt Baker to the ever changing ocean and island vistas; 18 acres of natural surroundings combined with the beauty of the professionally landscaped grounds. Meticulously maintained, gated community indoor pool, hottub and sauna too. Walking trails, tennis courts & more. 3 bdrms, spacious lr & dining room, gorgeous kit., 2 fp, hdwd floors, two sun-decks & a patio. Db garage with loads of extra parking & more storage than you’ll ever need.

211 - 50 SONGHEES RD MLS 329439 WATER VIEWS of Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Olympic Mountains; lovely vistas from this stunning SOUTH FACING condominium in Victoria’s world famous Inner Harbour. Lg END unit cond. offering 2 lg bdrms and two bathrooms. Wonderful floor plan is the beautiful and spacious open design FAMILY ROOM right off the kitchen. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Stainless appliances as well! Great Views, downtown location, vacant and in move in condition! Excellent condition and is maintained impeccably!

413 - 50 SONGHEES RD MLS 330895 Lovely calming views of Victoria Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Olympic Mountains are yours in this extra large, 1436 sq. ft., 4th floor, Inner Harbour condominium. Songhees Point complex features an impeccable depreciation report along with an ongoing commitment to easy care maintenance and high standard of living. Clean 2 bdrms, 2 baths, lg laundry rm. Large south facing mstr bdrm along with a balcony which conveniently bridges the living room and bedroom.

505 - 1433 FAIRCLIFF LANE MLS 330153 Best value in the complex!!! Million dollar view for only $249,900!!! Lovely south facing view, top floor home situated on a 2 acre parcel of land high atop of Moss Rock, popular,desirable Fairfield neighbourhood. Panoramic views of the ocean, the Olympic Mountains, Clover Point, cruise ships and sailboats; it’s an ever changing, therapeutic outlook, just feel the stress melt away. Imagine what a wonderful location for your retirement years or your “Home Away From Home”. Top floor, priced for immediate sale.

837 MANN AVE MLS 326680 Absolutely immaculate aptly describes this lovely, one level, home with many features. Naturally bright home due to its south facing back yard & 5 skylights; lg. windows and a glorious garden featuring a large modern patio & natural real rock fountain, peacefully & privately fenced. Open concept design kitchen, eating area and fam. rm; separate inline dr & lr for formal entertaining. $20,000 bathtub with side door, power lift seat & powerful massaging jets; there is a chair lift too in the garage.

1106 NEWTON PL MLS 330737 Pristine modern home with many features. Custom gourmet kit. with high end wood cabinets, lg. fr with fp, separate lr with fp, vaulted ceilings, lg. open sep. dr, gorgeous hd floors, classic staircase, 3 lg. bdrms and quality construction. Grand entrance area, 2nd fam rm, 4th bdrm or den, laundry and legal additional accommodation/inlaw suite. Rear lane access to lg db garage & private patio. The location is fabulous with easy access to schools, shopping etc. One of Brentwood’s finest developments!

1475 MILLSTREAM RD MLS 331119 Situated on pristine two acre parcels of property you will find is this lovingly maintained 3 bdrm 3 bath home. Beautifully manicured yard featuring a sprinkler system with Gazebo. Excellent floor plan with a large rec rm off the mstr bdrm & full four piece ensuite spac. kit. for even the most discerning of home chefs & a large separated dinning area.Lg. double garage (26’x21’) offers loads of height (10’+) with a couple of outbuildings. Tip top shape; just buy it and move right in.

3356 SEWELL RD MLS 325245 Quality built 2010 grand 4 bdrm plus large den/office home with a 1 bdrm legal suite. Main floor features open concept design with high ceilings, high-end flooring, lr fireplace, dining area, gourmet kit. with stainless steel appliances and gas stove, breakfast bar, powder rm, and laundry rm. Large deck with views, ozy up to the outdoor wood-burning fp. Mst bd with gas fp, juliet balcony, spa-like ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower. 1 bdrm legal suite with its own laundry located above double garage.

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