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Skip golf, take the tour Darren Burns, golf course superintendent at Bear Mountain, stands next to a glacial erratic stone left from the ice age near hole 13 on the valley course. The resort offers selfguided tours of the valley course until March 1. See story page A4. Charla Huber/News staff

Program preps parents for the worst Kidsafe provides photo, fingerprints

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new program launched at Jenner Chevrolet on Wednesday offers parents the opportunity to get their children’s photos and fingerprints in case of an emergency. The one-year program at the West Shore car dealership is intended as

a free service to raise awareness and help families in creating a family safety plan. “As a father I know that my children are one of the most important things in my life,” said Fred Jenner, general manager. “That we can help with the communities within Victoria, the mainland, the rest of Canada and even North America, is an absolute great opportunity.”

Jenner partnered with Operation Kidsafe for the project. Kidsafe is a safety system based out of the United States. The service is free and private, and is not linked to any sort of database. The software associated with the service is intentionally designed to only hold the information for one child at a time, to alleviate fears of databasing.

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Info also handy for runaways Continued from Page A1

“I know a little something about safety and I know some things probably some of you don’t want to know,” said Kidsafe founder Mark Bott, who has worked as a child safety advocate for over 15 years. “I have seven children of my own. This is a focus for my life.” West Shore RCMP Kathy Rochlitz said while child abductions in Victoria are rare and she’s hard pressed to remember one since Michael Dunahee disappeared in 1991, any up-todate information is useful should the worst happen. The information is also handy for runaway children, with a recent photo being an important tool in locating missing persons. “We like to see anything positive in regards to childhood safety, and this is a great initiative,” Rochlitz

Highlands hits record number of fire recruits Charla Huber News staff

said. “It helps us because they’re able to provide that information to us quickly in a time of stress. … As much information as possible is always better for us.” “I think it’s very important,” said Nadine Nesbitt, whose father works at the dealership. Nesbitt brought her two children down to get their fingerprints taken. “If anything was ever to happen you would want some sort of recourse to go back on. I think it’s important for everybody to do it.” Sooke School District chair Wendy Hobbs said information about the project will be put into all the school newsletters to make sure parents are aware of the service. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Jaeda Saunders, 6, has her fingerprints digitally scanned at Jenner Chevrolet on Island Hwy., as a part of the Operation Kidsafe program. The free service will be at the dealership for all of 2014.

Colwood honours those who give The City of Colwood recognized two residents for good works through its Pay it Forward program at a council meeting Monday night. Kaelyn Abrahamson, 7, received the honour for raising money to help sick youth at Children’s Hospital. Through a poinsettia sale she raised $700, far exceeding her goal of $100. She now plans to sell Mother’s Day hanging baskets in the spring to keep the good work going. Niki Ottosen started her Christmas Backpack project in 2008 and has continued it ever since. Each Christmas she and aunt Dawna Engbrecht put together backpacks of warm clothes, personal hygiene items, food and treats for the homeless. Year one saw 20 backpacks passed out to the homeless and in 2013 130 care packages

were put together, thanks to Ottosen and a donation box at Colwood Thrifty Foods. “Kaelyn, Niki and Dawna need no encouragement,” said Mayor Carol Hamilton in a press release. “Their generous actions inspire each of us to act on our instinct to help, no matter what age we are or how wealthy we are.” To contribute to next year’s Christmas Backpack project contact city hall at 250-4785999. To pledge money for a Mother’s Day hanging basket contact the Abrahamson family at kaelynforkids@gmail.com. The Pay It Forward program recognizes acts of kindness and generosity in the community. Visit colwood.ca/payitforward to nominate a deserving resident. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Colwood mayor Carol Hamilton presents a Pay It Forward award to seven-year-old Kaelyn Abrahamson.

Highlands fire rescue signed on a record number of recruits with 17 new members this month. On average the department sees six to eight new recruits per campaign. For the first time, the department opened volunteer firefighting positions to nearby non-residents. Four Saanich and three Langford residents signed up. “This is hugely beneficial for us to let out-of-district people apply,” said acting fire chief Dean Ford. “They are here because they want to be firefighters. They are volunteering to help another community.” Highlands also offered residents the opportunity to volunteer as a firefighter, first responder or a combination of both. Four recruits signed up for the medical duties and one volunteered for traffic control. Five Highlands residents are also being trained as both firefighters and first responders. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Geeks, geezers unite for technology class Four teens are taking the time to help seniors decipher technology in Metchosin. Computers are on site for the Geeks and Geezers program at the Metchosin Seniors Information Resource Centre, but participants can bring their own laptop, or other portable devices, for advice. “Often they come asking questions about how to email pictures of their grandchildren or how to sort and organize their files,” said Colleen Brownlee, centre co-ordinator. The next session is Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Metchosin SIRC, 4495 Happy Valley Rd. For more information call Brownlee at 250478-5150. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy the nature at Bear Mountain’s valley golf course. The resort offers self-guided Green Tours until March 1. For $35 a cart full of patrons can travel the course by cart using a GPS device to learn more about plants and animals along the way. “You can see a red-legged frog if you’re lucky,” said Darren Burns, golf course superintendent. The protected species is commonly seen at the pond on the second hole. Other species often spotted include bald eagles, belted king fishers, owls and hawks. “Golf and the environment work well together,” Burns said. “We hope to achieve bringing awareness to the environment we have here.” Due to the landscape and positioning, the valley course is usually closed each winter, this is the first year the eco tours have been available. “It seems like a shame for it to be closed to the

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public for four months,” said Cheryl Bushby, Bear Mountain marketing manager. “Getting to drive the carts is novelty in itself.” Throughout the course there are glacial erratic stone mounds left over from the ice age. “This glacial erratic has been here for about 500,000 to 700,000 years,” Burns said, standing on the rock on the 13th hole. On the eighth hole the glacial erratic has been preserved alongside a 250 year-old yew tree. “We built the golf course around it,” Burns said. There are various ponds and one of the largest on the trail is Osbourne Pond that has been stocked with 5,000 coho salmon who will travel along a fish ladder later in the year. About 30 eco-tours have already toured the valley course at Bear Mountain Golf Resort. “It would take a few hours to walk this trail and we don’t want people to get lost,” Burns said. “With carts it makes it faster and we can keep track of people on the GPS.” A portion of proceeds will go to the Goldstream Volunteer Salmon Enhancement Association. For more information or to book a Green Tour call Bear Mountain Resort at 1-888-533-2327. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Belmont practices lockdown A lockdown awareness exercise Wednesday at Belmont was designed to reassure students. The intent is to educate and empower staff, students and even parents, who were told of the exercise in a letter home. “It’s the same idea that kids have to learn the protocol for fire drills,” said vice principal Mike Huck. “We’re asking kids to do the same thing with lockdown events … it’s to give kids knowledge and a sense of safety.” The provincewide initiative starts with an announcement from the office that ends in “lockdown, lockdown, lockdown.” “There’s four things we’re concerned about really, they are: lock the door, lights out, get quiet and stay out of sight,” Huck said. Then they await the OK from the office, or emergency personnel. The only lockdown situations Huck recalls at Belmont over the past year have been exercises. Local RCMP were involved in the exercise that did not include evacuating the school. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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Former municipal administrator Sandy Gray was appointed to the Royal Roads University Board of Governors. Gray retired as the chief administrative officer for the City of Courtenay, he previously worked in senior management positions with Esquimalt and Nanaimo. Gray has also served on the executive of both the Vancouver Island and provincial Local Government Management Associations and for a brief period worked as executive director.

Garden club celebrates healthy by nature

The View Royal Garden Club will hold its general meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

at Shoreline Community School, 2750 Shoreline Dr. Dr. Trevor Hancock, a professor and senior scholar from the School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria will present on Healthy By Nature, a concept linking personal health with time spent in our gardens and the environment. For further information call 250-220-5212.

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Canada Post in deep trouble Canada Post has created a major headache for itself. At least that’s how it appears to us, after Saanich council brought to light the absence of consultation and co-ordination the Crown corporation has done with urban municipalities for the placement of Negotiations over its proposed mailbox placement community sure to take long time mailboxes. While Saanich council took steps this week to voice official disapproval for being kept in the dark on this controversial plan, other Capital Region jurisdictions confirmed they hadn’t been contacted on the matter by Canada Post, either. Given the number of urban centres across the country that will be affected by the change, this is no small undertaking. Canada Post has yet to negotiate where such mailboxes might be located and what changes to right-of-ways, traffic flow or engineering would need to be done first to accommodate the larger boxes. We wonder how Canada Post, which pled financial hardship in announcing its intention to remove home delivery, will be able to afford doing the kind of consultation necessary to work with the hundreds of municipalities affected by the move. The corporation expects home delivery to cease in some areas by the end of this year. If its consultation process is anywhere near as thorough as local jurisdictions hope, the process could take years, even if geographically close collections of municipalities such as those in Greater Victoria are rolled into one set of negotiations. Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra made the company’s cost-cutting moves sound like a walk in the park, literally, when he said last month the community mailboxes would provide seniors with more exercise. And a corporation spokesperson reminded the News this week that multi-unit community mailboxes have been around for decades. We’re still left incredulous at the fact an organization that has handled mail delivery in this country for nearly 240 years did not appear to consider the logistical impact of the most sweeping change in its history. The News Gazette 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 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Harper to blame for manipulation of media Re: Photo ops are not democracy (Our View, Jan. 10) You illuminated how Mr. Harper and his PMO staff have manipulated the local media here and in other Canadian cities. But it is not Mr. Harper’s ”handlers” who are ultimately responsible for open, accountable government – it is the prime minister himself. As you rightly concluded, “Controlling and managing the message comes from the top down and is a poor replacement for transparency and democracy.” However, I find the media manipulation of Justin Trudeau and his Liberal handlers is equally problematical. They have wittingly refused to engage in coherent, in-depth public discussion of serious issues, and have argued that they will not reveal any major policy pronouncements until 2015 – lest their precious ideas be coveted by their right-wing Conservative opponents. Mind you, Trudeau’s support for the sale of Nexen oil and gas to the Chinese state oil corporation, and his support for the export of unprocessed bitumen – good, valueadded jobs for Canadians – via the Keystone XL pipeline echoes the

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Conservatives’ corporate agenda. The willingness of NDP leader Tom Mulcair to engage in open, public discussion of important public issues is a refreshing contrast. he two local NDP members of parliament, Murray Rankin and Randall Garrison, complement Mr. Mulcair’s views on active, informed representation. I can hardly wait until the 2015 federal election when the Harper government is held to account. Ron Faris Saanich

Prime Minister visit purely political We’ll done. Very sad that the daily paper bought into the totally staged PM visit to the Island hook line and sinker. News outlets should not be providing any coverage to what are in fact are political events - in this case, totally paid for by the taxpayers. Not to worry - these guys will be gone in 2015. Nicholas Carter Saanich

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B.C. Ferries giving away Canadian jobs In their complex idea of free enterprise, our provincial government has opened our ferry contracts for ship replacement and refits to international competition with no reciprocal access to theirs. While our competitors remain protected by their own governments, we give away Canadian jobs. Washington State mandates that all ferries operating in the state must be built in the state if publicly owned, and must be manned by U.S. citizens only. Because of NAFTA and the Jones Act, American shipyards can bid on our contracts but we cannot bid on theirs. Our government fails to recognize benefits such as Canadian workers paying taxes and shipyards paying taxes, and contributing to pensions, which results in a healthy return to the government. We own B.C. Ferries so whey are we being asked to compete against ourselves with no reciprocation? Ken Dicks Saanich

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Application to Participate in National Energy Board Public Hearing for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project The National Energy Board (NEB) has received an application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC for approval to construct and operate the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project). Description of The Project The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system located between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. It would include approximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modified facilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and the reactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There would also be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal. New pipeline segments would be added between Edmonton to Hinton, AB, Hargreaves, BC to Darfield, BC and Black Pines, BC to Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existing pipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB to Hargreaves, BC and Darfield to Black Pines, BC. The application can be found on the NEB website. Participation in NEB Hearing The NEB will determine if the application is complete and if so, it will hold a public hearing. Those who wish to participate in the NEB hearing must apply to participate. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues for the hearing, which is on the NEB website and included in the application to participate. Those who are directly affected by the proposed project will be allowed to participate in the hearing and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate. The application to participate is on the NEB’s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca select Major Applications and Projects then Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion Applications to participate in the NEB Hearing are due on or before noon on 12 February 2014. Individuals and groups applying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted. Trans Mountain ULC has until 19 February 2014 to provide the NEB with comments on Applications to Participate and must provide a copy of its comments to those applicants to whom the comments apply. Applicants who received comments from Trans Mountain ULC about their Application to Participate have until 4 March 2014 to send the Board your response to Trans Mountain’s comments. Comments and Responses should be sent to the Secretary of the Board: www.neb-one.gc.ca, select Regulatory Documents then Submit Documents. CONTACTS Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion. If you require additional information, the NEB has appointed Ms. Reny Chakkalakal as a Process Advisor to provide assistance. Ms. Reny Chakkalakal Process Advisor, NEB E-mail: TransMountainPipeline.Hearing@neb-one.gc.ca Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

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2014 Infiniti Q50 challenges the old order Infiniti has had a bit of an identity crisis over the past year with a wholesale change in the way it names its products. Gone is the JX crossover, it’s called the QX60 now and the G 37 sedan has been replaced with the Q50 sedan. Q signifies for cars and QX for crossovers or SUVs. The outgoing G37 was already a very worthy on-road performer but a bit too simplistic in the inside. Now, Infiniti has taken things up a notch with the Q50, adding a dynamic look, sumptuous interior and class leading technology. Looks It could be argued that the current BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are a bit conservative, while this Q50 and the major competitor, Lexus IS, are much edgier. This is especially true with the front grille. The rest of the Q50 is nicely sculpted, with flowing lines and an almost elegant rear end. Sold as a base model, sport trim, all wheel drive (AWD), premium, and even a hybrid, there is a broad market for this sedan. Starting at $37,500 and ramping up to the AWD sport model at $49,950, there is a substantial discount with the Q50 when you compare it to a similarly equipped BMW. The base model comes with 17-inch wheels but most of the higher trim levels are equipped with 19-inch wheels. The car seen here is the AWD premium model starting at $43,400. Inside The Q50 centre console is very attractive with two screens placed for radio functions and the second for the

navigation ($1,400 option) opt for the AWD model, and backup camera. The which is a good choice way the lower screen is due to the higher level incorporated is first rate; of interior amenities. it looks like a high quality In addition, the Q50 is iPad that sits flush with the first car to have a the dash, while the higher steer-by-wire system screen is recessed for easier that is customizable and use in bright light. this system is optional Direct Adaptive The only problem with on the AWD models and Steering has its this system is the time it standard on the sport takes to boot-up when critics but for me, the versions of the Q50. you start the car over 30 Direct Adaptive Steering Q50 feels like it is seconds to access the radio has its critics but for an extension of the and other features. Most me, the Q50 feels like driver. people will buy the sport it is an extension of the model ($47,495) or the driver, moving through Zack Spencer premium trim ($43,400) to corners with ease and get heated leather seats, comfort with just the Bose stereo, backup camera with slightest movement of the steering around view cameras, and power tilt wheel. Handling is enhanced thanks to and telescopic steering to name a few a stiffer chassis and the rear suspenadditional features. The base model is sion has been adjusted. a price leader but expect to buy the The downside to equipping the Q50 premium model or above to get the with a V6 is the amount of fuel it car well equipped. In comparison, the burns in comparison to the turbo $53,800, 300hp BMW 335iS AWD is 4-cylinder offerings from the German much more expensive than many of the competition. Rated at 11.1L/100km in top Q50 trim levels. the city and 7.3L on the highway for the AWD equipped model. There is a Drive hybrid version available that drops the The latest trend is to include a turboconsumption down to 7.0L/100km in charged 4-cylinder engine as the base the city and 5.0L on the highway but power plant in most German compact it is a premium offering with a starting luxury sedans. This Q50 is bucking the price of $47,000. trend and sticking with the 3.7L V6

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Road hogs cause motoring mayhem on Texas autobahn Road hogs are a common sight at dusk here on the so-called Texas autobahn. I’m not talking about those crazy drivers transported by four-wheeled vehicles, but those of the four-legged variety: boars! And just like the twolegged, lead-footed variety, the cloven-hoofed wild pigs cause crashes – four bad smashes on the first night that the high speed State Highway 130 toll road opened back in October 2012. Last week, I wrote about a drive on the no-speed limit autobahn from Munich to Berlin. The piece was prompted by the recent Insights West/Black Press poll about increasing speed limits on highways in B.C. I just had to try out the North American equivalent of the autobahn with its 85 mph limit (approximately 137 km/h) and here are my observations. After driving a sporty Audi S6 on the toll highway from Austin on a day trip to San Antonio, I think there must have been more boars than cars on the route for long stretches. It was a lonely daytime drive in the S6 with very few cars passing in either direction. In terms of scenic interest, it is as disappointing as a mild chili pepper in a bowl of Tex-Mex. It’s not that the tolls are high on the 65-kilometre stretch I travelled on the 210-kilometre route – less than $10, under $30 for commercial trucks – it’s just that the 85 mph limit is just not fast enough to encourage people to use it for what is a fairly short distance between those two major centres. And that’s especially so when the posted speed limit on the regular toll-free state highways was raised to 75

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mph (120 km/h) shortly after the turnpike was opened. It would help to hike the limit another 10 mph (16 km/h). It’s a very well-engineered road and I can’t see that causing carnage. At the risk of attracting the interest of a Texan posse bent on a hanging, I suggest that a reduction of the limit in the same magnitude on the regular highways might dramatically increase custom along the way. The only positive I can say is that I maintained the top legal speed for the length of the trip, which, as I reported last week, was impossible on the congested no-speed limit autobahn between Munich and Berlin. The growing network of toll roads in central Texas may have the highest speed limits in the nation but unless they ultimately stretch to Houston and/or Corpus Christi on the Gulf coast, it’s hard to imagine the operators emerging from the billion-dollar financial quagmire. The Department of Transportation has ended a rebate that had allowed trucks to use the road for the same price as cars since last April. That disincentive is likely to increase the red ink. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Off-road performance with on-road comforts The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is on a quest: to get your family where you need to go on as little fuel as possible.

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The shape and design characteristics of this truck have changed – it has much smoother lines and is more aerodynamic. I remember the first Pathfinder, introduced in 1986 and aimed at capturing some of the Toyota 4runner buyers. It looked promising but never completely took off. I think the focus was more on the off-road when it should have been more on-road with the ability to travel off-road. This version has done this, taking design cues and comfort from the Nissan Rogue and creating a larger crossover capable of transporting seven.

In The Cab My tester was the Platinum edition. It came equipped with leather seats with eight-way power adjustability, four-way power for the front passenger, EZ flex seating system with second row 60/40 split fold-flat bench It has the ability to seat, and third row 50/50 split drive down a gravel fold flat reclining road or up to the bench seat. ski hill, but Nissan The leather-wrapped has made sure the steering wheel Pathfinder Hyrpid is is heated and is also as comfortable a nice feature. as a road car and as There is plenty fuel-efficient as it can of wood tone trim but it is not be. overdone, giving it a rich feel. Ian Harwood

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A Bose audio system with 13 speakers, AM/FM/CD, SiriusXM, auxiliary audio input jack, USB connection, streaming audio via Bluetooth, steering wheel mounted audio controls and speed sensitive volume control are just some of the comforts you will find in the Pathfinder Platinum. The around view monitor uses four cameras to create a composite image from above and displays it on the touchscreen monitor. This helps show the vehicle’s position relative to the lines around the parking space and guides you in easily.

Safety first

Nissan’s advanced airbag system includes dual stage front airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side impact, and roof-mounted curtain side impact airbags with rollover sensor. Traction control and vehicle dynamic control are standard on all models.

Power The engine is a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder with a 15kw, power regenerating electric motor, powered by lithium-ion cells and a dual clutch system that transfers power from the electric motor and the engine. This system generates 250 hp. The transmission is Xtronic CVT (continuously

variable transmission). The all-mode 4x4 I-system allows select ability between 2WD, Auto or 4WD lock. An independent front strut and multi-link rear gives the vehicle a comfortable ride.

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This vehicle does remind me of the Nissan Rogue. It is larger, but feels very similar – and that’s a good thing. I think Nissan is heading in the right direction with this vehicle. If studies show limited use off-road, then why spend money making this an off-road vehicle? It has the ability to drive down a gravel road or up to the ski hill but Nissan has made sure it is also as comfortable as a road car and as fuel-efficient as it can be. Verdict Nissan thought outside of the box on this one and was not afraid to start fresh and create something new. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Honda Accord Coupe Base MSRP $26,400

I’m starting off with the Accord because it’s a cool car. The current generation has so much going

for it and definitely has developed more personality in the redesign. You have the option of two engines: a more economical 2.4L 4-cylinder or a more powerful 3.5L V6. Either way, you can get them equipped with a 6-speed manual or a CVT transmission. Only the EX-L Navi trim with the V6 has the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission. No matter how you slice it, you’re getting a great car. Better yet, it has a decent cargo capacity of 379L so you could easily dump your hockey gear inside. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and heck, it looks good.

MINI Coupe/Roadster Base MSRP $25,950/$28,900

With room for two, even the base model of MINI Coupe or Roadster is a hoot. Specs-wise, it has the least impressive engine of the lot (only putting out 121 horsepower) but that can be overlooked because of driving dynamics. It has one of the best manual gearboxes for a car of its size and has an abundance of pep. They’re not cheap, though, so it has that working

against it in some regards. And you could argue that a Mazda MX-5 is a better value (you won’t be wrong) but the MINI is still loads of fun.

dard amenities that come with the base model like 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, air conditioning and more.

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If you’re driving a Dodge Challenger, you’re getting noticed. You don’t even need to have the grunt and roar of the SRT’s 6.4L V8 HEMI to turn heads. Inside and out, this two-door has style and power. The base SXT trim comes equipped with a 3.6L V6 and 305 horsepower.

Kia Forte Koup Base MSRP $20,550

For just over $20K, the Kia Forte Koup is a solid value. And it’s not a bad looking car either. Inside, the interior is well finished and isn’t cheap. Furthermore, you have many great stan-

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The 3-door VW GTI is one of my favourite cars. The front-wheel, German-engineered bundle of excitement has poise and pizzazz, along with a fabulous interior and a tried and tested engine. What’s great about the GTI is that it works for all ages. You could be 16 or 60, and you’d still look good driving it. Granted, the current generation is on its way out and the seventh generation (2014 model year) is coming soon. So if you want a killer deal on a 2013, now’s as good of a time as any. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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The Chevrolet Cruze was already a winner in Europe and Asia before it cruised into Canada for the 2011 model year. Cruze continued its winning ways by adding the prestigious 2011 Canadian Car of the Year Award, presented by the Automobile Journalist’s Association of Canada to its trophy cabinet. The base LS edition of Cruze comes with a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine and the Eco, LT and LTZ editions come with a Ecotec 1.4-litre turbocharged-four that delivers more power at low engine speeds, yet provides similar fuel economy. The transmission choice offered was either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Clever aero tweaks, including active front grille shutters, help the Cruze Eco slice through air on low rolling-resistance tires.

instead of the usual six fitted in its compact competitors. The extra occupant protection comes in the form of knee-airbags for the front passengers and side-impact airbags for the rear outboard passengers. The head curtain air bags in Cruze also provide rollover protection. A disturbingly high number of safety recalls, however, might make one wonder about overall Cruze quality and safety. Cruze continued largely unchanged for the 2012 model year, other than adding touch-screen navigation and push-button start with keyless entry systems to the list of options available. An infotainment system with Bluetooth streaming audio was made standard on all but the base LS model, in 2013. A blind spot warning system was also a new optional safety feature.

Weight-saving initiatives (right down to the size and location of body welds) also trim 97 kg (214 lbs.) from its total body mass. A taller sixth overdrive gear allows additional highway fuel savings and an impressive official FE rating of 7.8/5.4 L/100 km (city/highway) with the manual transmission. Cruze has one of the roomiest cabins in the compact class. There’s also excellent fore-aft travel on the driver’s seat plus generous head room, making it a small car for big people. Adding to driver comfort, the steering wheel has both a tilt and telescopic feature, in all models. The trunk in a Cruze is also one of the largest in class and only slightly smaller than that in the VW Jetta. Top-notch safety features include 10 standard airbags,

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rowing up in Halifax, Dustin Harvey witnessed a steady stream of friends departing for better opportunity in bigger cities. Harvey chose to put down roots in his hometown in spite of those limited economic incentives, but was soon struck by the powerful camaraderie amongst those who stayed. “I’m really interested in exploring locality, and more specifically our relationship to place,” he says, days before flying to Victoria to showcase his work as part of Winterlab. Local audiences will be exposed to two of Harvey’s collaborative pieces – (We) Are Here and Farewell Victoria – for the first time as part of Intrepid Theatre’s annual winter fest, Jan. 25 to Feb. 1. The shows have already been well received at festivals across Canada and as far away as Aarhus, Denmark and Cork, Ireland. In (We) Are Here, two actors tell the story of a travelling, homesick girl whose relationship is falling apart. The audience faces a projection screen fed by two autonomous displays being manipulated by an actor. The resulting mix of playful and melancholic imagery is set to the music of indie darling Jenn Grant.

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Co-creator and performer Chad Dembski, right, takes a moment to study the visuals during the performance of Farewell in Aarhus, Denmark in 2013. Farewell comes Victoria for the first time during Intrepid Theatre’s Winterlab Festival, Jan. 25-Feb. 1.

“It’s primarily a live film experience,” Harvey says. “There are two performers who both have video cameras and we create images like a collage, one projector on top of another projector.” Harvey’s more recent creation, Farewell, is tailored to be “site-specific,” incorporating photos and stories of its host city. “We’re dealing with that idea of homesickness and longing,” he says.

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The location of I want the Farewell Victoria work to feel will remain a secret (appropriate to human and Harvey’s production house name, Secret handmade. Theatre) until the day - Dustin of the performance. But previous shows Harvey have used reclaimed derelict spaces to explore what would happen if everyone who left a city decided to stay. “In Aarhus, we used an empty train station. In Cork, it was a concrete warehouse building that was intended to be a department store but was never finished. In Halifax, it’s an old pool hall that became a pharmacy at some point,” Harvey says. Wherever Farewell Victoria finds a temporary home, expect to be gently led to a place of reflection and melancholy. “We actually play to the limitations of technology,” Harvey says. “I want the work to feel human and handmade, even though we’re using these devices. That’s what we hope is conveyed. If you look for it, you’ll see the theatre constructions over it.” Winterlab runs Jan. 25 to Feb. 1. For a full Winterlab Festival schedule and tickets, visit intrepidtheatre.com.

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Flame brings true tales to Belfry Award-winning actor and one of the creator’s of Mom’s the Word, Deborah Williams, will bring the hit storytelling event, The Flame, to the Belfry Theatre (1291 Gladstone Ave.) on Jan. 27 at 7p.m. The Flame is a storytelling series that features real people, sharing

their personal true stories in front of a live audience. For a taste of what to expect visit co-producer Joel Wirkkunen’s Soundcloud for stories recorded from past events. soundcloud.com/ joelwirkkunen editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Now in its fifth year, the Metchosin music program, organized by Naseem Janmohamed with input from Ric Perron, offers an eclectic series of about five concerts a year, from classical to folk, from blues and jazz to flamenco. The 2014 series kicks off with some Fine Spirits at Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd. “We usually play dances and stuff, fairs and festivals,” said Preston, who’s accustomed to a plugged-in environment. “It’s a challenge to us but it’s going to be a lot of fun I think. There might be room for dancing, but it’s a fairly intimate venue.” Fine Spirits formed in the summer of 2008. Originally it was a trio, with Dave on guitar and vocals, his wife Lesley on bass and vocals, and Tobin on drums. With a few additions and subtractions over the years, Fine Spirits is established as a popular attraction at events such as Saanich Fair, Luxton Fair, markets and Metchosin Day. Sunday, the group will bring standard and classic rock along with folk and singalong music “We’ve got some stuff from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s,” Preston said. “We’re pulling some songs that we’ve never done before.” In another twist, drummer Tobin will play percussion without his kit, using tambourines, shakers and even an instrument from Africa. “He’s got two or three things I’ve never seen before. And he’s very good,” Preston said. Doors open at 2 p.m. on Jan. 19. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and children. Free admission for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be available at the door or by calling 250-478-5155. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Diver Francois Leduc, while not featured onscreen in the IMAX film Great White Shark, had a critical role in ensuring those who were had their backs covered. He will explain his rationale for diving unprotected at an opening screening of the newest IMAX Victoria feature film on Jan. 22 and 23. A limited number of tickets are available at imaxvictoria.com.

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For Robert Moyes’ film reviews and more movie listings go

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JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT -(SilverCity/Westshore) A young Jack Ryan (Chris Pine, ***Star Trek) has to upshift from covert CIA analyst to kick-ass field agent in this high-octane thriller about a Russian plot to destroy the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and co-starring Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, and Colm Feore. ★★½ BIG BAD WOLVES -(Vic) Israel is the source for this horrifying and notably blackhumoured thriller about a suspected serial killer of girls who is on a collision course with two other scary men: the vengeanceseeking father of the latest victim, and a police detective with a vigilante streak. Some of the plotting and police procedures are absurd, but this was Quentin Tarantino’s fave flick of last year. RIDE ALONG -(SilverCity) It what is likely to be a fairly raunchy action comedy, a fast-talking security guard joins his cop brother-in-lawto-be on a ride along in order to prove himself worthy of marrying the man’s sister. With Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. DEVIL’S DUE -(SilverCity) A pregnancy takes a turn to the dark side in this horror flick about sinister doings in an unfortunate woman’s womb and brain. THE NUT JOB -(SilverCity/ Westshore) In this animated romp a curmudgeonly squirrel gets banished from his park and has to learn to survive in the big city -- so watch out, Maury’s Nut Store! With the vocal talents of Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl, and Will Arnett.

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★★½ AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY -(Odeon/Landmark Uni 4) A wildly dysfunctional family has an acrimonious, often venomous reunion after a funeral. Meryl Streep acts up a storm as the family matriarch, but all the shrieking and anger and emotional messiness doesn’t have much of a point. The great cast includes Chris Cooper, Sam Shepard, Julia

Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Ewan McGregor, and Dermot Mulroney. ★½ 47 RONIN -(Westshore) Keanu Reeves sleepwalks his way through a pseudo-epic martial arts extravaganza as 47 samurai fight supernatural forces and political corruption to regain their lost honour. FROZEN -(SilverCity/Westshore) As a prelude to winter comes this appealing Disney animated tale about a brave woman who sets out to rescue a kingdom trapped in eternal winter. Some of the other characters include a goofy snowman and his reindeer buddy. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. ★★★½ GRAVITY -(Odeon) Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in a harrowing, brilliantly-executed thriller about two astronauts aboard a space station who survive an accident only to find themselves drifting helplessly through space, with little hope of rescue or survival. ★★★HER -(Odeon/Landmark Uni 4) Most critics have loved the latest from the incomparably weird Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich), which stars Joaquin Phoenix as a lonely writer who develops an intensely intimate relationship with his computer’s Siri-like operating system (voiced with beguiling sexiness by Scarlett Johansson). See review in the monthly Monday Magazine. ★★★THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG -(SilverCity/Westshore) Peter Jackson delivers three hours of fast-paced entertainment in this exciting, combat-filled and often funny account of Bilbo, Gandalf, and a bevy of bearded dwarves as they confront that terrifying, goldhoarding dragon named Smaug (voiced by the suddenly ubiquitous Benedict Cumberbatch). ★★★LONE SURVIVOR -(SilverCity/ Westshore) The title is a bit of a spoiler, but this true-life account of four SEALs dropped into Taliban territory in Afghanistan on a very dangerous mission is kinetic and stunningly brutal. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, and Ben Foster.

Your Sight Is Our Vision Drs. Morrison, Snow, Stewart and McCrodan are pleased to announce the addition of

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Dr. Jeffrey Thompson is a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science class of 2013. Dr. Thompson grew up in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island where he attended the University of PEI earning a Bachelor degree of Science in Chemistry. Dr. Thompson has attended the Academy of EyeCare Excellence in Fort Worth, Texas and received specialty contacts lens training in Jacksonville, Florida. As an intern at a veteran’s hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Thompson received extensive training in the management and treatment of ocular disease and has a particular interest in pediatrics, contact lenses and low vision. Dr. Thompson was drawn to the island due to its active lifestyle and is excited to join the community and see all of what Vancouver Island has to offer. While not in the office he enjoys golfing, biking as well as coaching and playing hockey.

Dr. Thompson looks forward to meeting new and existing patients at both the Westshore and Gordon Head locations. Starting in November, Dr. Thompson will be at the Westshore office on Saturdays.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held at Town of View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 for the purpose of hearing representations concerning the following proposed amendment: Bylaw No. 880, 2014 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw 1990, No. 35, as follows: 1. Subsection 43(2) of Part 6 of said Bylaw No. 35 is hereby amended by adding the following Zone Table into the CD-9 zone, immediately after the “CD-9C (Lakeside Village Low Density Residential)” Sub-Zone Table: CD-9CS: Lakeside Village Low Density Suite Residential Permitted Uses • Community Centre • Residential Attached • Residential Multiple Family • Residential Single Family • Accessory buildings and structures • One Secondary Suite per parcel, on parcels which are at least 558m2 in size Building and Structures f) Shall be sited not less than: i) 3.0 m from any sub-zone boundary line which abuts a street, except that the garage and those portions of a building or structure which exceed a vertical measurement of 4.0 m from the natural grade must be stepped back to a minimum of 6.0 m from any sub-zone boundary line which abuts a street; ii) 3.0 m from a rear property line which does not abut a public street. g) Single family dwellings shall not exceed a height of 8.0 m. h) Attached dwellings shall not exceed a height of 7.5m (24.6 ft.), and 2 storeys for Cluster/Patio type dwellings, and 18 m (59.0 ft.) or 4 storeys for Terraced Residential buildings measured from natural grade. Building Separation Where one wall of any portion of a building used for residential use faces another wall of the same building or another building on the same site, buildings and structures shall be sited to provide a continuous unencumbered 90-degree horizontal arc projecting a minimum radius of 7.5 m outward from the centre of windows to habitable rooms. 2. Schedule “1” Zoning Map referred to in Section 42 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, is amended by amending the zoning and zoning boundaries for lands legally described as follows: • Lots 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,16,18,20,21,22,23, Sections 6 and 103, Esquimalt District, Plan VIS6081 which are currently zoned CD-9C (Lakeside Village Low-Density Residential) such that the zoning for the aforementioned properties is established as follows: a. The lands as shown outlined and hatched on the sketch plan of attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule ‘1’ are zoned CD- 9CS (Lakeside Village Low-Density Suite Residential) as shown on the Schedule 1. 3. Section 40(2)(c) of Part 6 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 is hereby amended to read: “Despite Section 16(1) and except as otherwise permitted in this Bylaw, secondary suites are not permitted on parcels having areas of less than 650m2. 4. Section 45(3)(a)(ii) of Part 7 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 is hereby amended to read: “An R-1, R-1A, R-1B, CD-9CS, A-1, or A-3 zone, in which up to three parking spaces may be located in a front yard in association with a secondary suite use so long as the portion of the front yard occupied by parking spaces does not exceed fifty metres square (50m2) exclusive of driveway to the parking spaces. The 50 m2 limit shall not apply to parking space width in excess of 2.75m, provided this excess width does not itself equal or exceed 2.75m.” 5. Section 48(2)(b) of Part 7 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 is hereby amended to read: Sign Zone “2” which shall comprise the Attached Residential (R-2, RM-1), Apartment Residential (RM- 2), Multiple Housing Use Comprehensive Development (CD-4), Mixed Use Comprehensive Development (CD-5), Thetis Cove Water front Comprehensive Development (CD-8B & C), Comprehensive Development (Lakeside Village Mixed Commercial and Residential) (CD-9B & C & CS), Burnside Corner Comprehensive Development (CD-10A), Erskine Lane Comprehensive Development (CD-12), Thetis Cove Waterfront Comprehensive Development (CD-8A, D & E), Camden/Conard Comprehensive Development (CD-15) zones designated by Schedule 1 of this Bylaw and Mill Hill Residential Comprehensive Development (CD-16); Comprehensive Development – 18 (Townhouse): CD-18; Comprehensive Development – 20 (Eagle Creek Village): CD-20; Attached Residential: RT-1; Mixed Residential: RM-3. Description of Application This rezoning will add the permitted use of one secondary suite per lot on a lot larger than 558m2. Secondary suite applications will still be required on any property described here before a legal suite can be built, and all additional suite requirements relating to parking, building code and general regulations within the Land Use Bylaw are still in place. This does not guarantee that a suite will be possible on any of these sites. TAKE NOTICE that more detailed information concerning the subject bylaw and any other reports and documents that may be considered by Council can be obtained at the Town of View Royal Municipal Office, Development Services Department, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. (Telephone: 250-479-6800) between the hours of 8:30 pm and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, January 10, 2014 to January 21, 2014. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission on all matters contained therein at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand delivered to the Town of View Royal by no later than 4:30 pm on January 21, 2014. Mail: Planning Department, Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Ave, Victoria, BC. V9B 1A6 Facsimile: 250-727-9551 Email: info@ viewroyal.ca Please note that Council may not receive further submissions concerning the subject Bylaw after the Public Hearing has concluded. Dated January 6, 2014

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Curling dynasty ends, Victoria rink all Hearts The Victoria-based rink of Kesa Van Osch is heading to Montreal and the Scotties’ Tournament of Hearts, after defeating defending champion Kelly Scott 5-4 in Sunday’s final of the B.C. women’s curling championships in Prince George. Van Osch, from Nanaimo, curls in the Victoria Select League with third Stephanie Baier of Victoria, second Jessie Sanderson of Coquitlam and lead Carley Sandwith of Victoria. They’ll open play at the national event Feb. 1 at the Maurice Richard Arena. With the game tied 4-4 and Scott holding the hammer in the 10th end, the champs buried a stone in the four-foot and protected it well, forcing Scott to draw to the button for the win. The Kelowna skip came up short, giving Van Osch the 2012 B.C. junior champion, her first senior title. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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Stinger alert Spectrum’s Virginia Hopkins, left, dribbles as Stelly’s opponent Aylnn Dagg defends during recent AAA high school girls basketball action at Stelly’s. The home court Stingers won 70-41, to send fans home happy from the annual Spirit Game. Belmont’s senior girls host Stelly’s on Tuesday (Jan. 21) at 5:45 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. by a Belmont versus Stelly’s senior boys game.

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Canada is having a tough time keeping up with other countries when it comes to field hockey, partially due to de-emphasizing the indoor game. So says University of Victoria women’s head coach Lynne Beecroft, a member of Canada’s bronze medal-winning team at the 1981 world indoor championships. Four-on-four hockey will be on display this weekend during the eight-team UVic Indoor Tournament at the Ian Stewart Complex. “I think it’s a great game,” Beecroft said of the fast-paced variant, in which players cannot lift the ball or wind up for a shot on goal and play on a surface the size of a basketball court. “The Germans have been doing it forever and I think that’s why they continue to be one of the top teams in the world, both on the men’s and women’s sides.” The rules help build players’ finesse skills, she said Games get underway at 9 a.m. tomorrow and 8 a.m. Sunday, with the final slated for 1 p.m. that day. Spectators are welcome. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

Cougars, Braves swap players The Victoria Cougars and Saanich Braves completed a deal that paid off quickly for the latter. The Braves received Jake Daughtry, Nyshan Basra and future considerations to the Cougars for Sam McMullen and Garrett Kemmler. Daughtry scored once and set up another goal in Saanich’s 6-2 loss to Kerry Park last Saturday. Basra added an assist on Daughtry’s goal. The Westshore Wolves (15-15-3-5) were set to host the Braves on Wednesday, after Gazette deadline. The Wolves play Kerry Park at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2011 APRILIA SPORT C ZD4SBU00XB4001086 Owner W. Cummings 1988 HONDA M.C 1HFSC2127JA10061 Owner N. Nelson 1999 CHEVROLET VENTR 1GNDU06E1XD163047 Owner M. Smith 1999 CHEVROLET VENTR 1GNDU03E5XD152881 Owner N. Gibson 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 3D4PG4FB1AT237873 Owner A. Rirash Will be sold on January 31, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

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LEGALS AUCTION SALE Notice is hereby given by West Coast Super Storage Ltd, 3220 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0K8 that the following item(s) will be open for bids between 9am-12pm on February 1st, 2014 on the premises to cover costs incurred. Only CASH accepted. *Tyler Williams - 1990 15â€™ Red Ford Mustang

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT and HAIR STYLIST positions available. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, paid birthday,advanced training and annual advancement opportunities For an interview call 250-391-7976 PINHEADS Bowling on Silver Star Mountain is looking for a mechanically minded individual to work with us during the winter season as well as June and July. This is a part time position with great pay and benefits, training provided. This could be a great job for a retired mechanic or trades person, or a younger person who wants to live and work in a vibrant ski resort. This position is available immediately. Please email Heather at info@pinheadsbowling.ca

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VICTORIA WOMEN in Need seeks retail sales volunteers for one of its three shops carrying good quality secondhand items, weekly, long-term. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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VICTORIA YOUTH Custody Services seeks adult recreation volunteers to participate in courtyard and gym activities such as volleyball and basketball, weekly for at least 6 months. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

VICTORIA COOL AID Societyâ€™s Rock Bay Landing Shelter needs volunteers (19 and over) to sort donations plus provide access to showers, laundry and clothing. Shifts are 2 to 4 hours, days or evenings. Other positions including supervision of computer access are available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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

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OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplexâ€™s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909 & 5911 Stone Haven Rd, in Stone Manor Estateâ€™s (behind Hospital). 1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $309,000. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

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LARGE DOLL HOUSE (30â€?x36â€?) & Country Store (16â€?x25â€?) Both furnished with many collectibles inside & out. Can sell separately. Best offer. Come & see! (250)592-1690.

LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, lrg LR, double garage, lrg storage. Ocean & city view. 1bdrm suite down. Owner will carry mortgage. $1200 month; or rent for $1,800 month. (250)753-0160.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. TIMESHARE FOR sale; weeks 49 & 51 at Panorama BC Ski Resort. Available for ownership at only the cost for legal fees. Deed property. Call (250)995-2992.

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imity to services and recreation in context, he recalls taking a trip to the mainland to visit relatives. One lived in Coquitlam, the other in Steveston and the turnaround driving time was about two hours, he says. Another Frank, CFAX radio newsman Stanford, lives with his wife in Sooke, in a home that is “bigger than what a couple of empty-nesters need.” “(Buying in Sooke) provided us with the ability to acquire land and build a new house,” he says. “It was our design, based on some things that we have experienced with other homes. You do get more land for the money than you do in town.” Even the commute is not as impossible or daunting as some people make it out to be, he adds. “One of us drives each way.” B.C. Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton lives in the Estevan neighbourhood of Oak Bay and loves the family atmosphere, not to mention a nearby icon. “I go to Pure Vanilla at least once a week,” she says of the popular bakery and café. An avid walker, she has staked out an “hour-anda-bit” route that takes her through part of the Uplands, as well as down to Willows Beach with her children

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on occasion. With its wellestablished trees, quiet streets and friendly neighbour feel, the location of Burton’s home contributes greatly to her overall sense of happiness, she says. Realtor Daniel Clover’s clients have a wide range of needs when it comes to location, motivated by everything from affordability or proximity to facilities

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Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com 606 Speed Ave, $215,000

VICTORIA 301-640 Montreal, $679,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291

413-50 Songhees, $539,000

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

199 Olive St, $839,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

304-55 Songhees, $649,900

Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

702-788 Humboldt St., $525,000 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

404-75 Songhees, $669,900

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

204-405 Quebec, $353,000

Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deb Anderson, 250-474-4800

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

2822 Cedar Hill, $349,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

2-970 Southgate, $449,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Tom Croft, 250-592-4422

506-828 Rupert, $399,900

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

211-50 Songhees, $424,000

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

106-55 Songhees, $529,800

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

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Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

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Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Peggy O’Connor, 250-744-1300

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Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

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1284 Layritz Pl, $549,000

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Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elfie Jeeves, 250-477-7291

3712 Kootenay, $649,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

1620 Mortimer St, $409,900

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Dean Innes, 250-477-5353

220 Obed Ave, $395,000

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

Saturday 11-12 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

10935 Marti Lane, $1,099,995

Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

11-10084 Third St, $475,000

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131

1604 Dean Park, $649,000

WEST SHORE 554 Gemini Dr., $634,900

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

3379 Vision Way, $339,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

10239 Cleveland, $559,000

17 Cressida, $429,000

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

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900

7744 Wallace Dr., $629,900

1469 Honeysuckle Pl, $675,000

135-3640 Propeller Pl., $499,900

SAANICH EAST Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Riley Janes, 250-384-8124

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Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

6752 Rhodonite Dr, $389,900

Sunday 1-3 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484

1290 Eston Pl, $899,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

2757 Strathmore, $354,900

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Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

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952 Terlane, $359,900

982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900

948 Garthland, $1,499,800

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

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

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1065 Verdier Ave, $598,500

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Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

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Saturday 2-4 Brown Bros. Real Estate Robert Young, 250-385-6900

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 213-1323 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deb Anderson, 250-474-4800

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Tony Wick, 250-478-9600

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Friday, January 17, 2014 - GOLDSTREAM

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