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Historian Kate Humble, who will be leading a walking tour of Oak Bay, outside Glen Lyon Norfolk School built by Francis Mawson Rattenbury in 1898.

Walk reveals scandalous past Take a peek into Oak Bay’s secret history with new tour Christopher Sun News staff

Oak Bay is known for being calm and genteel, but a checkered history of scandals, sensational deaths and the occult lurks behind the tweed curtain. Those stories will be the subject of three upcoming Discover the Past’s Discovery Walking Tour of Oak Bay, led by historian Kate Humble. Humble grew up in Oak Bay and returned recently after spending 10 years in England

younger woman. He would eventually and Toronto. meet a tragic end when his second wife “I want to focus on the history in took on an 18-year-old lover. (Oak Bay) because it’s amazing,” she “It was a huge scandal,” said. “There have been “There have Humble said. “He had to some incredibly interesting characters who used to been some incredibly leave Victoria.” Humble said Oak Bay live in Oak Bay.” interesting characters also has a connection to Francis Mawson the sinking of the Titanic Rattenbury, the architect who used to live in and that in the late 19th behind the legislature Oak Bay.” Century, spiritualism was building, the Empress and - Kate Humble widely embraced by all Vancouver Art Gallery, and meeting for seances is one character Humble was all the rage. cited. Rattenbury, who also served on “This was a huge thing in Victoria, Oak Bay council, used to live in what is absolutely enormous,” Humble said. now Glenlyon Norfolk school on Beach Avenue. He designed the home and lived there with his wife and children until the PlEASE SEE: late 1920s when he got involved with a Discover the past, Page A8

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he Oak Bay High school junior girls basketball team is heating up the floor at the provincial tournament this week after a coach’s error nearly left them on the sidelines. The girls received a precedent-setting reprieve after last-minute negotiations Monday afternoon. The team was earlier disqualified from competing due to clerical errors made by coach Richard Fast. Fast omitted the girls’ uniform numbers and height in the registration which he sent in two days after the Jan. 15 deadline. He also sent the registration and late fees 10 days after the deadline. B.C. School Sports basketball commissioner Brett Westcott said the Christopher Sun team is allowed to play only Reporting because the host venue made accommodations. “If the Langley Events Centre did not agree to go to 17 teams, they wouldn’t be playing,” Westcott said. “This was not my idea.” Westcott said BCSS executive director Christine Bradstock spoke to organizers at the Langley venue, who agreed to admit one more team into the tournament, as Nanaimo’s Dover Bay Dolphins were earlier selected to replace Oak Bay. An alternative punishment was agreed to, with Oak Bay High paying a $500 fine, which will go towards an athletic scholarship. The school also had to write a letter, admitting fault for the whole debacle. “We wanted something significant to ensure teams make the registration deadline,” Westcott said, adding in the past three schools were disqualified due to late registration. The current rules will be debated at the next AGM. School coaches will make the final decision to change or keep the current rules, not parents, said Westcott. The Junior Girls Basketball Provincial Championships run Feb. 26 to March 1. reporter@vicnews.com

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Date set for Clive A public hearing on the Clive apartment building redevelopment will be held on March 11, at 7 p.m. in the Monterey Centre’s Garry Oak room. Clive owner Nicole Roberts is proposing to replace the existing eight-unit apartment building with a with a 17-unit one. She is also seeking a parking variance from the required 39 to 17. reporter@vicnews.com

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Camosun Chargers basketball players Kelly Young, left, Aija Salvador and Emily Frame, Oak Bay High school grads, who will compete in the Pacific Western Athletics Association college basketball provincials today and tomorrow (Feb. 28 and March 1) at Douglas College in New Westminster.

Taking high school hoops to new heights Christopher Sun News staff

Oak Bay will be well represented as three local girls compete at the Pacific Western Athletics Association college basketball provincials this weekend, in New Westminster. Aija Salvador, Emily Frame and Kelly Young play for the Camosun College Chargers and are Oak Bay High school grads. Salvador has gone to provincials three times with the Chargers, is the team’s highest scorer and third highest in B.C. She is confident going into the tournament. “This year we have the strongest and deepest team,” Salvador, 21, said. “The team worked hard and had a great season.” The two teams Camosun is worried about are Squamish’s Quest University and Vancouver Island University. Camosun beat Quest in two of three matches this season and won one game out of three against Vancouver Island University. That win was last week. “VIU, athletically they are big, but they’re not so deep,” said coach Brett Westcott. “(Their players) are older and

said. “It’s high energy and it’s intense.” more experienced. They have two first Young previously played soccer, year kids, while we have a team of 16, volleyball and field hockey, while Frame and nine are first years.” prefers outdoor activities, such as hiking The three Oak Bay girls knew each and mountain biking. other in high school, but only Frame As for school, Salvador is planning to and Young played basketball together as get into the electrical program, Salvador is a bit older. Frame is still exploring as she “I think Aija coached me “Although takes general study courses and once,” Young said. all three of us Young is pursuing nursing. Salvador, who also The girls credit Oak Bay High played soccer and softball never actually school coach Rob Kinnear for competitively, said she was played together inspiring and pushing them to always a huge basketball do well in basketball. fan. before, we feel “Although all three of us “I would go home after bonded because never actually played together school and watch every college and NBA game,” of the coach, Mr. before, we feel bonded because of the coach, Mr. Kinnear,” she said. “I would shoot Kinnear,” Young said. hoops at night, it was my - Kelly Young “Mr. Kinnear is very important peaceful time. to us,” Salvador added. “Some people read The Camosun coach also had kind books, I played basketball.” words for his high school counterpart. Both Frame and Young love the speed “Rob Kinnear does a good job with the and adrenaline rush that comes with kids at Oak Bay,” Westcott said. playing the sport. The Pacific Western Athletics “I like the competitive and team aspect provincials (PACWest) is Feb. 27 to of it,” Frame said. “I really like playing March 1. The games can be watched as it comes naturally to me and it’s a online at sportscanada.tv/pacwest. physically demanding sport.” reporter@vicnews.com “I like how quick the sport is,” Young

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extending the commitment for jobs with little pay. The change would mean the next municipal election would be held in 2018, on a schedule that follows provincial elections by one year. Oakes said there was no intent to avoid having both elections at the same time, and she is acting in response to the UBCM’s vote to go ahead. Asked if the legislation would include a “Rob Ford clause” to remove politicians who misbehave while in office, Oakes said the ministry is examining changes to the oath of office to “provide more tools” to deal with such situations. editor@oakbaynews.com

inners of next November’s local elections will serve four years on councils and school boards. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said Tuesday she will introduce legislation shortly to extend local government terms from three years to four. The change is to take effect in time for elections next fall. Oakes said the change comes after the Union of B.C. Municipalities supported it at their convention last September. The issue has been debated many times and has been divisive over the years, with some rural politicians arguing against

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Several hundred people were expected to attend a rally Wednesday honouring the victims of last week’s violence in the Ukraine. The rally, outside Victoria City Hall, was a service of remembrance and to declare support for anti-government demonstrators in Kiev, where a bloody confrontation with police last Thursday left more than 80 dead. Rally spokesperson Laura Walsh said the event involved prayer, the lighting of candles and speeches from leaders of the local Victoria Ukrai-

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The electric vehicle charging stations at Oak Bay municipal hall will remain free to use with a 30 minute charging limit, at least for now. Council voted last Monday to keep the status quo, following director of engineering David Marshall’s recommendation that no changes be made until fall so more information can be gathered about what other municipalities in the region are doing. Municipal staff has been fielding complaints from electric car owners that the 30 minute charging limit is too short, while others are complaining that the electricity should not be given away for free, at a cost to taxpayers. “The initial intent (of the 30 minute limit) is to allow people to top up their vehicle while shopping in the village. Not to fully charge their car, “Marshall said. “Everywhere is making the power free to access and we can’t charge for electricity,” The municipality cannot charge for power as it is illegal

Notice is hereby given that all persons who deem their interest in property affected by the following bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions to Oak Bay Municipal Council on the matters contained therein at a Public Hearing to be held in the Garry Oak Room, Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Bylaw No. 4606, Ninety-Second Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2014 This Bylaw will create a new zone called RM-3HD – High Density Three Storey Multiple Dwellings Use, which will be applied to the lands described as Lots 10 and 11, Section 69, Victoria District, Plan 1156 (2280 Oak Bay Avenue/1510 Clive Drive) (see sketch below). If adopted, this Bylaw will permit the development of a three storey, 17 unit residential building.

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Oak Bay Beach Hotel Manager Michelle Le Sage and Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen with the electric car charging station when it opened last year. to “resell electricity” under the Utilities Commission Act. Charging users would have to be labelled as a parking fee to recoup installation, maintenance and operational costs, Marshall said. The two charging stations, located in the municipal hall parking lot, were installed in March 2013 for $10,605, with 75 per cent of the cost covered by the province. By Jan. 29, the stations had been used 210 times, for a total of 483 hours and 15

minutes, and used 1774 kw/h of electricity, costing $177. A $10 card from AddEnergie Technologies or a credit card is required to access the free electricity. The company has a five year contract to provide realtime usage data to Oak Bay for free until March 31, 2018. An annual fee of $540 will be billed to the municipality after that. Should Oak Bay start charging users, funds collected will be split 50-50 between the two. reporter@vicnews.com

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Bylaw No. 4607, The Clive Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw, 2014 Depending on the outcome of the above-described Zoning Bylaw amendment, this Bylaw will authorize the execution of a housing agreement in relation to The Clive redevelopment with respect to ensuring the provision of rental units only and ensuring there are no restrictions on rental to families.

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The Victoria Horticulture Society welcomes the owners of Fruit Trees and More, a North Saanichbased propagation nursery, to speak at its March meeting. Bob and Verna Duncan will speak to growing stone fruit – apricots to cherries. The meeting is March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Garth Homer Centre (813 Darwin Ave.). A pre-meeting workshop on building and amending soils is at 6:30 p.m. Visit vichortsociety. org for information.

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Development Permit Through the development permit process, and depending on the outcome of the consideration of the above-described bylaws along with a companion amendment to the Parking Facilities Bylaw, a number of variances would be required to allow the precise development contemplated by the applicant to proceed. Those variances are summarized as follows: Parking Facilities Bylaw Required Proposed Variance Parking Spaces Required 39 spaces 17 spaces 22 spaces Zoning Bylaw Required Proposed Variance Minimum front lot line setback 9.14 m 4.78 m 4.36 m Minimum rear lot line setback 9.14 m 3.35 m 5.79 m Minimum interior side lot line setback 6.00 m 2.21 m 3.79 m Minimum exterior side lot line setback 9.14 m 2.88 m 6.26 m Copies of the bylaws, plans and all relevant background material which has been considered by Council may be inspected prior to the Public Hearing between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from February 26 to March 11, 2014 inclusive, at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Loranne Hilton Municipal Clerk

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No advantage to longer terms This week’s announced increase to term lengths for municipal politicians and school trustees smacks of politicians helping their own. We see few benefits to moving civic elections to every four years from three, other than better alignment with provincial and federal elections. The majority of work done at a local level is undertaken by municipal staff as it is – not elected officials. That said, the province’s main justification for the change – “It provides opportunities for local government officials to understand their projects and to carry them through” – doesn’t jibe with the reality of local government. When a decision of this magnitude is made with no public consultation, we’re left wondering who this change truly benefits. And if it’s not the average B.C. resident, the province made the wrong decision. This move chips away at our democratic rights. Currently, the only power we have to formally pass judgment on our elected officials is an election. By having votes less frequently, we’re losing opportunities to hold our local politicians accountable for the decisions they make. While the extra-curricular behaviour of Mayor Rob Ford may be an extreme example, it has left many Torontonians wondering what powers the public has to remove him from office. The silver lining with B.C.’s latest announcement is a promise to study legislative amendments that would make booting problem politicians more feasible. It’s no secret public engagement in municipal politics is low and voter turnout abysmal. Many communities also struggle to find quality municipal candidates. We fear this change will exacerbate both problems. A lot can change in four long years. We don’t want to see good would-be politicians deterred by the time commitment of working a low-paying, largely thankless job. The only people we’ve seen advocating for extending the term are politicians themselves, not the public. That’s a sign most British Columbians have been, at the very least, content with the status quo. If it ain’t broke, why fix it?

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Don’t sacrifice our uniqueness Re: Amalgamation would solve woes of the tradespeople (Letters, Feb. 21) The concerns expressed by the contractor are actually a good example of why amalgamation is not needed. As he noted, Saanich has a great system for booking inspectors, while other municipalities are struggling to have an efficient system. The need is therefore not to amalgamate, which would increase the tax burdens on citizens, but to expect better provisions of services from our municipalities. After all, if Saanich can do it, so can Oak Bay or Victoria. Bringing the faulty programs from other areas will reduce the overall quality of those systems that have been perfected by competent jurisdictions. On the matter of building codes, if citizens are upset that some houses need rain screens and others do not, there is no reason why the affected homeowners could not apply to their municipalities to make the mandatory changes. With amalgamation, citizens would be forced into costly renovations as requirements could become the same across the Capital Region. That simply is not fair. Yes, having multiple codes makes things confusing for some, but it

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adds to the overall characteristics of each municipality. North Saanich would not be the same with streetlights to lose the stars in. Oak Bay would not feel the same if an amalgamated government decided to cull the deer. Let’s ask better of our municipal councils rather than giving up the feel of our communities. Emma Kirkpatrick Saanich

Greater penalties needed for distracted drivers Since distracted driving is deemed as dangerous as impaired driving, it is commendable that police are stepping up efforts to nab people who are using handheld communication devices while driving. Unfortunately, these efforts are proving to be in vain, because the punishment does not fit the crime. After all, the police do not issue $167 tickets to impaired drivers then send them driving off on their merry way. Accordingly, the penalty for drivers caught talking on a cellphone or texting should be a choice of either having their communication device seized or their driver’s licence suspended

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Reader questions B.C. Liberals’ math After hearing, ad nauseam, the Liberals trumpet their “boring, balanced budget,” I have a question about just how balanced it actually is. If the Liberals had to add $3 million to the debt, it seems to me the budget had a $3 million deficit. Of course, that is just just me doing my sums the way I was taught in grade school. Probably the Liberals have some super mathematics equation that explains how adding $3 million to the debt isn’t actually a deficit budget. Maybe they think that if they say “balanced” enough times we won’t question the $3 million bump to the debt? Salome Waters Saanich ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@vicnews.com

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Put your hands together for ‘extraordinary’ leaders Leadership Victoria hands out 10th annual awards Several of Greater Victoria’s “extraordinary leaders” earned top honours from Leadership Victoria Wednesday night. The Victoria Leadership Awards laude the accomplishments of residents for their community leadership, service and achievement. The 2014 recipients include: • Leadership Victoria Lifetime Achievement Award – Mickey and Donna Hajash. The award honours long-term service in Cindy Moyer community leadership roles such as philanthropy, innovation, mentoring and career achievement. • University of Victoria Community Leadership Awards – Hélène Cazes and Donna Greshner. The award acknowledges outstanding leadership in linking UVic and the community for greater public benefit. • Rotary Community Leadership Awards – Gordy Dodd and Sarah Rose Cindy Moyer. The award recRobert ognizes community leaders who meet the Rotary test of the highest levels of ethical behaviour and community leadership benefit. • Vancity Youth Award – Sarah Rose Robert. The

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He penned the essays with opinion formers, foreign policy makers, those interested in issues of cultural restitution, relationships with First Nations, and history enthusiasts in general in mind. “To understand the bigger picture of why history is important and what it does for us and our identity and memory,” he says. Writing is a natural fit for Lohman, who delights in the study of literature as a means of gathering greater cultural understanding and happens to speak more than 10 languages himself. “I did count 12 at one point, but my Arabic isn’t really what it was.” He’s fascinated by Canada’s bilingualism, but wishes more people would take an interest in the First Nations languages of our country. For that reason he plans to learn Inuktitut in time to coincide with an exhibit at the RBCM in June. With such a demanding position, there is one place where Lohman consistently finds the time for his linguistic endeavours. “I find actually being in the airplane very useful space for thinking and for sketching out ideas. Quite a lot of the most innovative thoughts I’ve had are always 30,000 feet up in the air, looking down on the planet from above.”

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Tugging at the tails of top selling trucks If there is one segment of the auto business that takes dynamite to get people to change brands, it’s the full-size pickup truck category, I’m sure most of us know of someone who is a “Ford guy” or The Tundra is “Chevy diehard” owner, even as capable as and getting him or her to move to a new many of the domestic truck would be almost brands but in some impossible. ways it still has a way It wasn’t until the last to go to truly be an Toyota Tundra was introduced in 2007 that alternative to Ford, Toyota was a real conGM and Ram. tender. That 2007 Tundra and this refreshed 2014 Zack Spencer model are designed, engineered and even built in America, helping to pull loyal domestic buyers away. The Tundra is even as capable as many of the domestic brands but in some ways it still has a way to go to truly be an alternative to Ford, GM and Ram.

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

5,499

CHEAP

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Classic 4x4 with all the amenities! Stk #V15842

30,777

Stk #T15701

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

CAMPIN

ESCAPE XLT

Stk #V15947

17,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

The police drive it for a reason, safety! Stk #C15942

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

POWERFU

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

EVERYTHIN

2006 FORD

RANGER SPORT E/C

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

POWER HOUSE!

FUSION TITANIUM

2013 FORD

WARRANT Y!

MUSTANG GT

13,688

Long box, time to haul & work! Stk #V15910

12,937

MOONROO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FIESTA SES

XL Reg Cabs are rare! Come see! Stk #S15915

22,799

4,998

2013 FORD

Of course, YOUR new Mustang is RED! Stk #X15887

2011 FORD

EFFICIEN

F150 XL R/C

This body style is rare to find! Stk #P14523B

13,877

27,989

MUSCLE

SAVE!! $13,501

36,888

MSRP WAS $50,389

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

7,998

20,677

RANGER SPORT E/C

34,778

Spring is almost here and this 2014 dream convertible GT is over $10,000 off the original sticker price! Leather, auto, BC only, why go new? Stk #C16145 NEW CAR

27,998

2002 FORD

CLASSIC

Mustang GT

It’s time to pull the trigger and get yourself a GT Mustang, make this summer your best one yet! This Mustang has a glass roof and LOTS of warranty remaining! Stk #V16144

Tried & true, the Ranger is Canada’s compact! Stk #D15426A

2006 FORD

Mustang GT Convertible

2014 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

A/C, rear slide window, SuperCab! Stk #D15576A

26,299

2014 FORD

Pushbutton start! Power moonroof! Priced to MOVE! Stk #C15828

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 FORD

EFFICIEN

This AWD Edge impresses easily! Stk #V15858

REG CA

F150

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

EDGE SEL AWD

SAVE!! $12,301

19th

AWD, EcoBoost TURBO! Plush and peppy! Stk #D15749

MULT DIMENSIO I NAL

FOCUS TITANIUM

15,698

2013 FORD

MOONROO

EcoBoost, Trailer Brake, Tow Mirrors, get some! Stk #D15654A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD

This F-250 is way too inexpensive, GET MORE! Stk #D15809

VERSATIL

ECOBOOS

F250 SUPER DUTY

75 FORD IN-STOC S MUST G K O!!!

18th

BC CA

Not exactly as shown

NEW CAR MSRP WAS $47,089

INDUSTRY LEADING 155 POINT INSPECTIONS WE HAVE 12 LENDERS AND 450 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM GET THE CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT

Long box, SuperCrew, take the whole family! Stk #D15653

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

PRICES GOOD FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! FABULOUS FORD FRIDAY!

BEST P LA

BEST P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

SAVE NDS A S U O TH EW! N R E V O

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

SAVE!! $18,691

2013 FORD

FUSION TITANIUM AWD

NO-BRAINER

2005 FORD

F150 XLT

FUNKY

2005 FORD

F150

INSPIRIN

Stk #D15876A

10,890

Stk #C16083

12,180

Stk #C16029

28,269

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 FORD

MUSTANG Stk #D15334A

10,778

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WORK

2006 FORD

E250 ECONOLINE Stk #D16087

10,778

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

PINNACL

2012 FORD

FOCUS SEL

PERFECTIO

Stk #F16097

17,959

ESCAPE SEL

MUSCL

Stk #V16110

29,991

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 FORD

F350 SUPER DUTY Stk #X16125

19,310

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2013 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

www.galaxymotors.net

E HICL VE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

27,893

MSRP WAS $46,179

SAVE!! $15,475

B.C. only, no accidents! This 2013 Ford Flex drives like a car and is loaded with options, you have to come take a drive, you’ll fall in love! NEW CAR Stk #D15982

Voted

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

17th

BUY A U SE TO

2013

37,974

MSRP WAS $53,449

FOR WHAT WE WANT!

Flex SEL

16th

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

This 2013 Ford Explorer is LOADED with options! Forget what you used to know about the Explorer, it’s a whole new era and one that SAVES NEW CAR you money on fuel! Stk #D15957

2013 FORD

Voted

E HICL VE

Explorer Limited

3.99%

2013 FORD

WE CAN HELP YOU GET APPROVED

BUY A U SE TO

2012

LOADED!

FROM

Best City

of the

R YEA

BC CA NO ACCID R ENTS

LOTS WARRA OF NTY

Voted

2011

NO PROBLEM!

VICTORIA NEWS

TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT

RATES

Divorce? Bankruptcy? Bad Credit? No Credit?

Best City

of the

R YEA

03 0-478-76

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

BUY A U SE TO

E HICL VE

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 6, 2014

Voted

2010

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

www.vicnews.com • A13

BUY A U TO SE

OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, February 28, 2014

BAY NEWS

Friday, February 28, 2014 - OAK

BEST P

A12 • www.vicnews.com

STEAL!

2007 FORD

FUSION SEL

SOLD

ROOM

Stk #X16129

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD

EDGE LIMITED Stk #V16090

20,989

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FUN!

2010 FORD

EDGE SPORT

BEAUTY

Stk #T15682

27,997

F150 XL S/CREW Stk #D15631

26,799

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

2012 FORD

MSRP’s were provided by www.inventory.ford.com

DL #30897

2008 FORD

4X4

RANGER SPORT

ISLAND

2012 FORD

F250 XLT CRC

Supercab, A/C, perfect Island vehicle! Stk #D15450

11,374

28,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD

LOW KMS

2008 FORD

CHEAP

FUSION TITANIUM

2013 & just 23,700kms? Like-new for you! Stk #D15772

27,798

RANGER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD

Heated seats, ambient lighting, ultra efficient! Stk #D15761A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

TOUGH!

2008 FORD

F350

LEADER

2013 FORD

2012 FORD

COMFOR T!

F350 SUPER DUTY

32,477

FOCUS SE

Stk #F15951

24,299

2010 FORD

ESCAPE XLT

READY TO GO!

2012 FORD

F150 XLT S/CREW

Stk #V15934

2003 FORD

2011 FORD

OFFICE

ESCAPE XLT

Stk #F16006

18,299

AWD

2012 FORD

FOCUS TITANIUM

CROWN VICTORIA LX

18,964

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ISLAN VEHICL D E!

FOCUS SE

Stk #D15980

2010 FORD

F150 XLT S/CREW SB

2007 FORD

F150 XLT TRITON

BEST P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BEAUTY

2008 FORD

F150

SuperCab 4x4 FX-4! What a beauty! Stk #C15878

15,949

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD

RANGER SPORT E/C

2008 FORD

SUPERCA

F150 EX/CAB

Manual 4x4 with A/C! Amazing deal! Stk #X15855

This SuperCab is priced to MOVE! Stk #D15746A

17,949

16,689

F250 SUPER DUTY

OPTION

FOCUS TITANIUM

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 FORD

F150 XL R/C

FRESH

Stk #D15689A

7,999

FREESTYLE SEL

The Freestyle set the trend! Family super vehicle! Stk #D15655A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

EVERYTHIN

2011 FORD

ESCAPE XLT

Stk #C16011

F350 SUPER DUTY

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COMMERC

FUN!

2003 FORD

EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER

Stk #F16005

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15979

23,744

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DEAL!

2002 FORD

RANGER Stk #X15927B

4,999

Stk #D15736A

7,499

E250 ECONOLINE $

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

2012 FORD

IAL!

Stk #V15968

17,925

2012 FORD

6,999

29,499

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 FORD

FAMILY!

23,799

R/C LB

20,777

FLEX LIMITED Leather, multi-view moonroof, woodgrain! Fantastic combo! Stk #D15478A

Stk #D15958

2013 FORD

2011 FORD

CAPABILIT

Ex cab, long box, broken in too! Stk #C15941

17,899

18,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

PEPPY!

2012 FORD

FOCUS SEL

PLUSH

Stk #D15978A

16,789

26,334

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ESCAPE XLT

Stk #C16012

Stk #D15630C1

2009 FORD

Stk #D15530A

2013 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BARGAIN

RARE!

2003 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BLUE!

27,488

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

12,799

4,999

B.C. only! No accidents! Feature vehicle! Stk #D15773

11,949

ECOboost means economy, towing and power! Stk #D15866

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

18,299

Stk #D15752A

2010 FORD

FUSION SPORT AWD $

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FEATURE

RANGER

FLEX SEL

F150

QUALIFIE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

28,779

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2002 FORD

18,668

Stk #D15437

15,799

2013 FORD

BC CAR

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

5,499

CHEAP

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Classic 4x4 with all the amenities! Stk #V15842

30,777

Stk #T15701

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

CAMPIN

ESCAPE XLT

Stk #V15947

17,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

The police drive it for a reason, safety! Stk #C15942

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

POWERFU

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

EVERYTHIN

2006 FORD

RANGER SPORT E/C

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

POWER HOUSE!

FUSION TITANIUM

2013 FORD

WARRANT Y!

MUSTANG GT

13,688

Long box, time to haul & work! Stk #V15910

12,937

MOONROO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FIESTA SES

XL Reg Cabs are rare! Come see! Stk #S15915

22,799

4,998

2013 FORD

Of course, YOUR new Mustang is RED! Stk #X15887

2011 FORD

EFFICIEN

F150 XL R/C

This body style is rare to find! Stk #P14523B

13,877

27,989

MUSCLE

SAVE!! $13,501

36,888

MSRP WAS $50,389

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

7,998

20,677

RANGER SPORT E/C

34,778

Spring is almost here and this 2014 dream convertible GT is over $10,000 off the original sticker price! Leather, auto, BC only, why go new? Stk #C16145 NEW CAR

27,998

2002 FORD

CLASSIC

Mustang GT

It’s time to pull the trigger and get yourself a GT Mustang, make this summer your best one yet! This Mustang has a glass roof and LOTS of warranty remaining! Stk #V16144

Tried & true, the Ranger is Canada’s compact! Stk #D15426A

2006 FORD

Mustang GT Convertible

2014 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

A/C, rear slide window, SuperCab! Stk #D15576A

26,299

2014 FORD

Pushbutton start! Power moonroof! Priced to MOVE! Stk #C15828

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 FORD

EFFICIEN

This AWD Edge impresses easily! Stk #V15858

REG CA

F150

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

EDGE SEL AWD

SAVE!! $12,301

19th

AWD, EcoBoost TURBO! Plush and peppy! Stk #D15749

MULT DIMENSIO I NAL

FOCUS TITANIUM

15,698

2013 FORD

MOONROO

EcoBoost, Trailer Brake, Tow Mirrors, get some! Stk #D15654A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD

This F-250 is way too inexpensive, GET MORE! Stk #D15809

VERSATIL

ECOBOOS

F250 SUPER DUTY

75 FORD IN-STOC S MUST G K O!!!

18th

BC CA

Not exactly as shown

NEW CAR MSRP WAS $47,089

INDUSTRY LEADING 155 POINT INSPECTIONS WE HAVE 12 LENDERS AND 450 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM GET THE CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT

Long box, SuperCrew, take the whole family! Stk #D15653

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

PRICES GOOD FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! FABULOUS FORD FRIDAY!

BEST P LA

BEST P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

SAVE NDS A S U O TH EW! N R E V O

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

SAVE!! $18,691

2013 FORD

FUSION TITANIUM AWD

NO-BRAINER

2005 FORD

F150 XLT

FUNKY

2005 FORD

F150

INSPIRIN

Stk #D15876A

10,890

Stk #C16083

12,180

Stk #C16029

28,269

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 FORD

MUSTANG Stk #D15334A

10,778

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

WORK

2006 FORD

E250 ECONOLINE Stk #D16087

10,778

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

PINNACL

2012 FORD

FOCUS SEL

PERFECTIO

Stk #F16097

17,959

ESCAPE SEL

MUSCL

Stk #V16110

29,991

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 FORD

F350 SUPER DUTY Stk #X16125

19,310

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2013 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

www.galaxymotors.net

E HICL VE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

27,893

MSRP WAS $46,179

SAVE!! $15,475

B.C. only, no accidents! This 2013 Ford Flex drives like a car and is loaded with options, you have to come take a drive, you’ll fall in love! NEW CAR Stk #D15982

Voted

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

17th

BUY A U SE TO

2013

37,974

MSRP WAS $53,449

FOR WHAT WE WANT!

Flex SEL

16th

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

This 2013 Ford Explorer is LOADED with options! Forget what you used to know about the Explorer, it’s a whole new era and one that SAVES NEW CAR you money on fuel! Stk #D15957

2013 FORD

Voted

E HICL VE

Explorer Limited

3.99%

2013 FORD

WE CAN HELP YOU GET APPROVED

BUY A U SE TO

2012

LOADED!

FROM

Best City

of the

R YEA

BC CA NO ACCID R ENTS

LOTS WARRA OF NTY

Voted

2011

NO PROBLEM!

VICTORIA NEWS

TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT

RATES

Divorce? Bankruptcy? Bad Credit? No Credit?

Best City

of the

R YEA

03 0-478-76

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

BUY A U SE TO

E HICL VE

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 6, 2014

Voted

2010

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

www.vicnews.com • A13

BUY A U TO SE

OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, February 28, 2014

BAY NEWS

Friday, February 28, 2014 - OAK

BEST P

A12 • www.vicnews.com

STEAL!

2007 FORD

FUSION SEL

SOLD

ROOM

Stk #X16129

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD

EDGE LIMITED Stk #V16090

20,989

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FUN!

2010 FORD

EDGE SPORT

BEAUTY

Stk #T15682

27,997

F150 XL S/CREW Stk #D15631

26,799

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Not exactly as shown

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

2012 FORD

MSRP’s were provided by www.inventory.ford.com

DL #30897

A14 • www.vicnews.com

Friday, February 28, 2014 - OAK

BAY NEWS

DrivewayBC.ca

SPECIAL

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CANADA’S

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Oil Change* Package Includes: • Up to 5L of Quaker State synthetic oil • MotoMaster oil filter • Vehicle inspection • Top up selected fluids Plus Peace of Mind • Road-ready inspection • Rotate tires on vehicle • Bettery test • Visual brake inspection Voted

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Best City

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19th

The Kia Niro concept is a futuristic, upscale and performance-inspired hybrid electric drive car designed for urban dwellers. Entry into the vehicle is by way of dihedral “butterfly” doors with flush door handles that swing up high into the roof. Mounted directly onto the side windows are milled “Plexiglas®1” door mirrors with built-in cameras. And at the rear, the large hatch opens to reveal an expansive carbon-fibre-clad cargo deck ready to swallow large

**Up to 5L of Quaker State Synthetic oil (Assorted grades). Some vehicles may require more. MotoMaster filter (up to $5 value) may not fit some vehicles. Additional fees and charges may apply for vehicles who require more oil or different filter. Eco fees where applicable are extra.

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quantities of equipment, gadgets, gear or luggage. This concept comes with a variant of Kia’s turbocharged 1.6-liter ‘Gamma’ engine, capable of 160 horsepower. The engine and a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission serve the front wheels while an electric hybrid system powered by regenerative braking delivers up to 45 hp to the rear wheels – when road conditions require extra grip. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

THEY SAY YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE ON SAFETY. WE JUST DID. 2014 FORESTER 2.5i 6MT STARTING FROM

28,070*

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2014 FORESTER 2.0XT LIMITED SHOWN

2014 FORESTER STANDARD FEATURES: Symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive • 170 HP 4-cylinder BOXER engine • 6-speed Manual Transmission with Hill Holder System • Raised-profile roof racks • Bluetooth ® mobile phone connectivity (voice-activated) • Air Conditioning • Power door locks, windows, and rear liftgate • Heated front seats • And more

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500

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*Pricing applies to a 2014 Forester 2.5i 6MT (EJ1 X0) / 2014 XV Crosstrek Touring 5MT (EX1-TP) with MSRP of $28,070 / $26, 570 including freight & PDI ($1,650), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. Model shown is a 2014 Forester 2.0XT Limited Package CVT (EJ2 XTL) with MSRP of $37,570 including freight & PDI ($1,650), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire taxes ($30). Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. Vehicle shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. Roof sport rack and accessories not included. Dealers may sell for less or may have to order or trade. **1.9% / 0.9% fi nance and lease rates available on all new 2014 Forester models / 2014 XV Crosstrek models for a 24-month term. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. ***$500 cash incentive is for cash customers only and is available on all new 2014 Forester or 2014 XV models (excluding the XV Crosstrek Hybrid). Cannot be combined with Subaru Canada supported lease/fi nance rates or lease payment offers. **/***Offers valid until March 2, 2014. See your local Subaru dealer or visit www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete program details. Ratings are awarded for fi ve crashworthiness tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (www.iihs.org) – moderate frontal, side impact, rear impact, roof strength, and the new small overlap frontal crash test. To earn a 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK, vehicles must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, plus a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test. To earn a 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+, vehicles must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests; a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test; and a basic, advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

SAUNDERS SUBARU 1784 Island Highway, Colwood

250-474-2211 www.saunders.subarudealer.ca

Pet friendly & the coffee is always on! Meet Timber, Dave’s 5 year old Brown Lab Dave’s Fav car: 2013 BRZ

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Lifesaving cold weather fun on four wheels

’’

Alexandra Straub

sideways on an ice track in subzero temperatures. My initial answer is only three letters long and to the point: fun. But that’s only a byproduct of the impetus behind the program that started back in 1977 and is now offered in 35 countries. The main goal is safety. It’s designed to introduce drivers to techniques that might help correct the car if it is not doing what you want it to for whatever reason. For example, if your wheels are pointed in one direction, but your car is going straight ahead, what should you do? That’s called understeer. The instinctual thing to do is keep adding more steering, but that won’t help. Ease off the throttle and try to straighten your wheel so your tires can regain grip.

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Or, if you feel the back end of the car breaking loose, how do you wrangle it in? You counter-steer and don’t lift off the throttle. It sounds easier said than done, but the techniques do work. Putting yourself and the 435i through the paces in a safe and controlled environment is the best place to learn. If you spin out, you’re not going to go into oncoming traffic. You just stop, turn the car around, and keep going. Heck, if you knock over a few cones, no one will judge you either. It’s all part of the process. There are also dynamic braking exercises that teach you how the car reacts when you have ABS, and what you can do in these conditions. You’ll even learn reverse 180s. Head instructor Philippe Létourneau says, “People learn a lot more when they’re having fun.” I agree. If people walk away from the course with a couple of newly established driving habits that make them overall a safer driver, that’s ideal, he says. However, if your face doesn’t feel stiff from smiling, or your abs don’t hurt from laughing, perhaps you weren’t trying hard enough. alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca

Low kms., 5-spd., great commuter. Good value! Stk 14-0086A WAS $8,990

AWD, gorgeous car, black on black leather … loaded! Stk 13-6502A WAS $10,990

NOW NOW

$$6,901**

5,901

00 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA CONVERTIBLE

7,990 7,267

Beautiful car! Local Victoria, leather, low kms., won’t last. 13-1466A Now

02 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL Victoria car, no accidents, loaded, low kms., great car! 13-5127B Now

7,990

02 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE BC car, fully appointed, all the bells and whistles, can’t beat the value! JN1948A Now

9,990

08 HYUNDAI SONATA V6 Now

9,990

77,506 ,990

02 VW GOLF TDi DIESEL Local car, TDi incredible, fuel efficiency and value, sunroof, great commuter. 14-4081B

03 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL Loaded! Every option plus extras, local, no accidents, one owner, spoiler. 13-5571A. Was $10,990. Now

Well appointed V6, alloy wheels, sunroof and much more. 13-11443B. Was $10,990.

8,990

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LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Components Requires a Red Seal certified Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driverâ€™s license with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancouver Island. We offer a competitive benefits package dependent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404 Attn: Shop foreman or by email to danielle@leemar.ca

LOST AND FOUND FOUND EARRING. on Beach drive sidewalk, near Glenlyon School. Call (250)595-8196. LOST: GOLD hoop earring, in Milstream Village area on Feb. 14. Please call (250)426-2056.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE A FORTUNE with $5000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

Friday, Feb 28th, 5-8pm Ukrainian Cultural Centre 3277 Douglas Street Sponsored by St. Georgeâ€™s Ukrainian Church

LOOKING FOR the whereabouts of my nephews, C.F. Single & S.W. Single. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these people, please phone 1-204-224-4815 and leave a message.

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VOLUNTEERS THE CANADIAN Diabetes Association is looking for a volunteer to help educate the public about diabetes and assist with events. This is an on-call position. Speaking arrangements run from 1-5 hours depending on the event. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

Take notice that Marily Ann Mearns, executor of the Estate of William Clark Mearns, has applied to the Ministry of Natural Resources Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region, for a Crown Grant â€“ Residential Use situate on Provincial Crown land in the Victoria District in the vicinity of Oak Bay. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File # 1414218. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations at 142 â€“ 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until March 26, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this dated. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationâ€™s office in Nanaimo.

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Emcon Services Inc., the Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor for the Island Division is accepting resumes for the position of Trade Journeyman Bridge worker based at the Cumberland Yard location. This position requires a competent, energetic and highly self-motivated individual with a valid CertiďŹ cate of QualiďŹ cations issued by the B.C. Ministry of Labour or the Industry Training Authority. Must hold a valid BC Driverâ€™s License, Class 3 with Air Brakes. Competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package as per Union Contract. Division Manager Emcon Services Inc. Box 1300 Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Email: dinman@emconservices.ca Fax: 250-336-8892

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

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1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.

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CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

DRYWALL ARAM’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

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FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

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FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

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HANDYPERSONS AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395. BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054.

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RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410. SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

STUCCO/SIDING PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

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

TREE SERVICES

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Q: WHY SHOULD I BUY A HOME WITH A MORTGAGE HELPER? Lower your net mortgage cost – Rents can not only help you cover your monthly payments, they can help you qualify for the loan. It can make your home more saleable – If you ensure the suite is well maintained, by working closely with your tenant, it can enhance the value of your home come moving time. Have another set of eyes watching your home – Being on good terms with your tenant can help with security during times when you are away. Pay your mortgage off sooner – Having a regular income stream from a suite can help shorten your amortization period. – Courtesy idealrealty andfinance.com

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Building legal suites into new homes has been common practice with local homebuilders in recent years, especially on the West Shore, the region’s hotbed of residential development. But are Greater Victoria home buyers thinking differently these days when it comes to suite shopping? Young families anxious to get into the housing market, or people looking to move up in size or move to a more desirable location continue to seek homes with rental suites constructed to building code standards. On the West Shore, buyers of homes built with suites are more frequently purchasing them with no immediate need for renters, says Realtor Jason Leslie, estimating that number at roughly 50 per cent. “Some people buy a home with a suite as an insurance policy, in case they need the extra income,” he says. Where a dozen or so years ago a legal suite was a trump card for agents – there were relatively few around, but numerous illegal suites – these days Leslie frequently finds himself educating potential buyers on the advantages of a second kitchen, or using the suite as an entertainment centre. Using rental income to

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Marshall Berkin, left, his mother-in-law Janice Dorman, son Quinn, 3, and wife, Monique, stand in front of their recently completed home on Richmond Road. The Berkins built a suite above the garage for Dorman. help with mortgage payments remains the number one reason for choosing a home with a suite, but the way buyers are looking for such homes appears to be changing. Marshall Berkin and his wife, Monique, are clients of Leslie’s who recently moved into their custom-built home on the edge of the Rockland neighbourhood. They were previously living in a 1,200-square-foot condo in Fairfield near the water, where they grew to love the lifestyle the area afforded. Things became

became cramped when the couple had their first child and they began looking for something larger. They looked at homes around the Capital Region, including some “beauti-

ful homes” in North Saanich, but ultimately decided to build, with the idea of including a rental suite for extra income. “Older homes weren’t what we were interested in

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… we wanted to buy something new,” Berkin said. “But there’s not a lot of new homes in the downtown core area. It became a tradeoff: do we go to View Royal, do we look at the Western Communities? In the end we decided on Oak Bay or Fairfield.” They could have moved into a ready-made larger, new home further out from the city centre, and not had to go through the hassle of building. But ultimately, they found a way to make it work closer to the region’s core, which better suits their work commitments and their lifestyle. It also worked well for Monique’s mother, who moved into their suite. For buyers who want other options for homes with legal suites, the City of Victoria has led the way in the region in opening up existing housing stock for such projects. City planner Brian Sikstrom says since 2007, when barriers were removed to the creation of new secondary suites – parking requirements and home age restrictions were lifted – more than 200 units have been built. In neighbourhoods such as Fairfield and Gonzales, newer suites can fetch hefty rents, making homes in those areas more affordable. But for those people willing to trade a commute for the opportunity to own a new or near-new home with the option of renting part of it out, communities further from Victoria’s core have plenty of supply.

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