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Alberta cowboy Erik Dublanko tosses his lariat toward a young steer during the tie down roping event at a past year’s Luxton Pro Rodeo. The rodeo, scheduled for the long weekend in May in Langford, is in the spotlight ahead of schedule due to animal rights advocates’ concerns over business sponsorships of the annual event.

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“It’s a business decision … I just don’t need that aggravation.” The Humane Society website also lists Langford Fountain Tire, My-Chosen Cafe, Cloverdale Paint and 100.3 the Q among other businesses no longer supporting the rodeo. This year’s Luxton Pro Rodeo happens May 17, 18 and 19 at the Luxton Fairgrounds on Marwood Avenue in Langford. Local organizers of the spring event would not comment on the sponsorship issue.

Students in School District 62 will have double the fun next spring as the district switches to a two-week spring break. The decision to schedule the break for March 9 to 20 in 2015 was made official last week at the March 25 school board meeting. Board chair Wendy Hobbs said trustees received a considerable amount of feedback from parents, students, staff and others. Surveys showed opinions on the change were split almost evenly. “Obviously with a decision like this we’ve had … a couple of emails from people not happy about it,” Hobbs said. “When you’re making a decision for almost 9,000 students, you know that you’re not going to make everybody happy.” To make up the time, both for students to learn and teachers to earn, eight minutes will be added to each school day.

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Rodeo debate out of the gate early Attention turns to sponsorship in event’s program Kyle Wells News staff

Debate over the treatment of animals at the Luxton Pro Rodeo is heating up, with attention now turning to Greater Victoria businesses that sponsor the event. The Vancouver Humane Society has revealed that 10 of last year’s business sponsors of the rodeo have contacted the group to say

they’ve pulled their support for 2014. Meanwhile, other sponsors are accusing anti-rodeo groups and their supporters of aggressive campaigning. Lynne Hedstrom, owner of Lynne’s Little Elf Garden Centre in Langford, is among those who have decided to stop sponsoring the event for 2014. The decision, she said, was purely business. “I’m not really against it, to be honest with you, I just cannot afford to lose another customer,” she said. Before the 2013 rodeo, Hedstrom said, she received many emails and letters from people saying

they would not shop in her store because of her sponsorship. “I got people that said they had shopped in my garden centre for years and absolutely refused to spend another dime in my store. So that’s tough. I had to make a decision, so I’m not going to support them this year, which is the first time in 36 years.” Since making the decision to pull her sponsorship, she said, at least three people have emailed her to say they’ll go back to shopping at her store. Hedstrom said she felt intimidated by the boycotts and emails, but wouldn’t go so far as to say she was bullied or harassed.

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Animal rights group Victoria Citizens Against Rodeo Events sent an email in 2013 to all of the sponsors of the Luxton Pro Rodeo found in the official program for the event. The Vancouver Humane Society sent out a similar email this year. Both emails contain information about what the organizations view as inhumane practices at the rodeo and include photographs of calf roping. They end with a plea for the businesses to pull their support. “Please consider carefully where to spend your sponsorship dollars next year, as we cannot support any business that supports Luxton Pro Rodeo,” reads VCARE’s letter. Both organizations have also at one time or another posted a list of rodeo sponsors on the Internet and have encouraged supporters of the campaign to write their own similar emails and letters to the businesses. The reasons for the withdrawal of support from the 10

businesses listed may vary, but VHS projects and communications director Peter Fricker said he has been hearing lately from business owners who say they’ve been debating whether or not to continue sponsoring the rodeo for some time. Another Langford business owner, Donna Chaytor of Old Style Repair, said it’s a campaign of intimidation and harassment from the anti-rodeo organizations and supporters. “Sponsorship of a local community non-profit organization is a long stretch to being advocates of animal cruelty,” Chaytor wrote in a letter to the Gazette. VCARE and VHS deny using intimidation in their campaign and say their correspondence has been polite and reasoned. “(VCARE) has not done anything that could be considered harassment or bullying,” said organizer Melissa de Meulles. “We feel if you publicly sponsor an event, specifically a controversial event, you have to be open to receiving feedback from the public, from your commu-

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Pamela Anderson’s recent tweet about the Luxton Pro Rodeo has reopened a passionate debate that seems to gain momentum with each passing year. Whether or not you agree with Anderson’s view that certain rodeo events, namely calf roping, are cruel to animals, one thing we can all agree on is being cruel to one another doesn’t help anything. Some local business owners sponsoring the rodeo through advertising in its official program say boycotts are hurting business and causing a nuisance. Others are hurling accusations of harassment and bullying. From what the Gazette has seen, the correspondence sent by anti-rodeo groups and individuals has been polite but firm. It does not constitute intimidation. These are people with a strong conviction, who want to get their point across, yet seem to know you won’t get anywhere with bullying. As others have pointed out, this is an issue of free speech and open markets, but that works both ways. Store owners have the right to support whichever legal events and groups they wish to. And consumers have every right to choose not to spend money at those businesses if they disagree with what they are supporting, and to respectfully tell them why. To some, rodeo is an archaic, horrible institution, where animals are intentionally scared and mistreated for entertainment. To others, the Luxton Pro Rodeo is a family friendly, volunteer-run community event and an essential part of the identity of Langford. It doesn’t matter what side of the debate you’re on, we all need to understand and respect the emotions and passionate beliefs of one another for rational dialogue to happen. That doesn’t mean you can’t speak up for your opinion or put up with real harassment; there is never a cause for that. What it does mean is we all work a little harder at understanding and accepting people’s points of view and respecting their right to choose what to support and where to spend their money. To deny that is to deny a basic right in our capitalist society.

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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CRD needs to keep its focus Judy Brownoff has stated that the Capital Regional District needs to voice our regional concerns about the transportation of oil. I don’t believe that the CRD has any power to control the ships that are travelling within the channel. I believe the provincial and federal governments make and enforce these regulations. If anyone wants to know the effects of an oil spill, all they have to do is go onto the Internet. There should not be any surprises. All municipalities along the West Coast should be concerned about the potential for “disasters” that may occur within their area. Everyone should be prepared for it, but we know many are not. What will the CRD do if there is an oil spill? I believe that the Canadian Coast Guard is responsible to co-ordinate all of the clean-up procedures. There is a lot of literature out there and I don’t believe we should be spending taxpayer’s money to re-invent the wheel. If the CRD feels it needs to spend this money, I believe it should be spent on something over which they have control. John Skinner Colwood

Political credibility a two-way street Columnist Tom Fletcher insists the NDP is coasting into oblivion

with the revelation that MLA Jenny Kwan was a recipient of Portland Hotel Society’s “indiscretions.” If this is true, then the B.C. Liberals must equally be at risk of extinction through MLA Linda Reid’s “indiscretion.” Yet Mr. Fletcher mentions nothing of the latter, while making the unsubstantiated assumption that Kwan’s ignorance of her ex-husband’s doings in the Portland Hotel Society is “simply not credible.” What gives, Mr. Fletcher? Richard Weatherill Victoria

Chamber sewage input motivation in question Regarding the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement of the CRD sewage treatment project, the chamber is behind the curve – in more ways than one. They missed the boat. The public hearings closed on March 22. They had their chance to make their position clear. The motivation by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is questionable. They claimed to have examined alternatives which were not feasible. Really? I see no evidence that they examined anything. They’re just re-iterating the same lack of scrutiny handed down by the CRD. Here’s the real motivation: “The project creates a significant eco-

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Twenty-one football teams representing eight clubs in three age divisions invaded Bullen Park in Esquimalt on March 29 for the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association’s annual spring football jamboree. In addition to local clubs, teams from Duncan, Ladysmith and Nanaimo enjoyed the day of football, fun and fellowship. Event organizer, Chris Ounsted, had his hands full finding a way to allow each team to play four games at one venue in a single day. He eventually divided the oversized Bullen Park field into four quadrants and conducted four mini games at a time. With no game stoppages or halftimes, the pace was fast and furious. For the coaches, it was a perfect opportunity to work out the kinks in their teams and size up the competition before the regular season begins this weekend. Also putting the final touches on his “team” was head referee, Murray Clarke. Clarke is a Canadian Football League ref from Greater Victoria with 389 professional games and eight Grey Cups on his résumé. He was very pleased with the conduct of his crew of young officials and said he received many compliments on their performance. The regular season kicks off tomorrow

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Better at Home www.betterathome.ca will be offered for the first time in the Westshore, Victoria, BC. The goal of the Better at Home Program is to provide nonmedical services to support seniors living in their homes for as long as possible. The program mobilises local resources, networks and volunteers. Pacific Centre Family Services is now accepting applications for Program Coordinators 1 & 2. Program Coordinators will work with the Executive Director, or designate, to develop the Better at Home program in the municipalities of Colwood and Langford. For more information please contact Sarah Bradley at sbradley@pcfsa.org. or 250 391 4323. ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Better at Homes Program requires that an Advisory Committee be established to guide and advise on program development and service delivery. PCFSA seeks a diversity of community members including seniors; public, for-profit and non-profit sectors; aboriginal and First Nations communities; minorities and seniors with disabilities to participate on the Better at Home Advisory Committee. For more information or to submit a letter of interest please contact Sarah Bradley at sbradley@pcfsa.org or 250 391 4323.

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Plan for the Future T he government has declared clients, creating a Will brings families March 31 to April 6 “Make-acloser and creates more certainty and Will Week” to encourage more peace of mind for everyone.” British Columbians to create a A Will is the best way to ensure Will or bring an existing Will up-to-date. that the people, charities or non-profit This coincides with a Mustel Group poll organizations you care about receive conducted this month for the Society of the benefit of your estate. If there Notaries Public of BC that found only is no Will in place, or the Will is not 55% of adults in British Columbia have a properly prepared, an estate may not be current and legal Will. distributed as the deceased intended. The Mustel Group poll, conducted by The costs of administering the estate telephone from March 7 to 19, included may be higher if a legally enforceable 502 adults in BC, and found that only Will does not exist. 20% of people in the 18-to-34 age “I’ve witnessed first-hand the range, 51% between 35 and 54, and tremendous angst and difficulty a family 83% of individuals over 55 have a Will in place. “No one wants to think To find a Notary near you, visit about dying, so for most www.notaries.bc.ca. people the hardest part about making a Will is taking the first step toward making plans and booking an appointment with a Notary or experiences when there is no Will. It can lawyer,” says Kristy Martin, a Langford take years to unravel and sort through Notary. “That said, most people are at excessive legal cost to the survivors,” surprised at how easy it is to create a says Laurie Salvador, a Notary in Sidney. Will, once they set their mind to it, and “An even greater concern is the lack of find the process leads to important a Will leaves your children vulnerable to discussions and decisions. For many wait in foster care while courts decide

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on a suitable guardian. Whereas, a Will empowers you to nominate someone you trust to take immediate care of your minor children.” A carefully planned estate can eliminate or at least reduce stress, taxes and conflict amongst loved ones of the deceased. Without a will there can be doubt, anxiety, stress, hurt feelings, and delays in administering the estate. There is even uncertainly about what the final funeral arrangements should be and who should pay for them. The kindest thing you can do for your loved ones is to leave your affairs in good order. To find a Notary near you, visit www.notaries.bc.ca. What you need to know about the new Legislation Make-a-Will Week 2014 coincides with the Wills, Estate and Succession Act (WESA) which comes into effect on March 31, 2014. WESA combines several Acts, providing greater certainty for individuals who put their last wishes into writing, and clarifies the process for distributing estates where there is no Will.

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Make-A-Will Week March 31-April 6 The new act also: • Allows the court to recognize a document as a Will even if it does not meet all the standards usually required to make a will; • Helps courts ensure a deceased person’s last wishes are respected; and • Lowers the age at which a person can make a Will to 16. With some of the laws about interpreting Wills changing, those whose Will was written before March 31, 2014 may wish to review it with a Notary or lawyer to make sure their wishes can be upheld. A properly prepared and executed Will is the best way to ensure that the people,

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup. Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships. The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego. The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast. Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite

front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package dimming rearview mirrors, power reason to believe the is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395

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Helping get through motoring madness Dear Reader: After I get this off my chest, I am going to feel a whole lot better but I doubt you will. For it is my hope that you will be mad as hell and want to tell. We will get to that later so bear with me. I have been writing about cars, driving, and traffic safety for The needless more than 25 years. I carnage on our got into this by accident, no pun intended. roads was, and is I had been covering to this day, almost the often-grisly unbelievable. crime beat for some Keith Morgan years when the late Vancouver Police Supt. John Lucy told me in the late 1980s that he was transferring to the traffic division. I blanched. This guy had set up the strike force and dealt with vice in the big city. “You want blood and guts, Morgan, come and talk to me in traffic,” he said dramatically. I did and he was absolutely right. The needless carnage on our roads was, and is to this day, almost unbelievable. I say almost because the more you observe human nature the less incredible motoring mayhem appears. Simple math reveals that in order to shave even five minutes off a typical commute you have to exceed the speed limit excessively and run some very late reds. That kind of driving drives me crazy and now we get

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to the nub of this column. Telling you what sends me off the edge is a form of therapy that invariably evolves into group therapy. Hence, our weekly “What Drives U Crazy?” spot in Driveway, in which we encourage you to reveal what poor driving habits send you off the deep end. Your correspondent also has a less selfish wish that by identifying this appalling behaviour we could educate the sources of our collective annoyance. I know that might be considered dreaming but let’s give it the old college try. When I talk about what burns me at gatherings, people usually say “don’t get me started” then proceed to regale me with their pet peeves. As that is the purpose of this exercise, let me get you started. Five things that drive me nuts, a short putt I know. 1. Those who either won’t move more than their front wheels into an intersection on a green light or remain behind the line. 2. Drivers who let cars stack up behind them because they want to make a left over a solid white centre line. 3. Weaver birds who race down the curb lane then cut into traffic when they near a parked car. 4. Impatient folks who try to swing around you dangerously as you proceed to park at the curb. 5. People who signal a left as the light changes to green. That last example makes me want to ram the offender through the intersection. Many more manoeuvres needle me. However, I’ll get off the couch now because I think I may have got you riled enough to share your road rage. What Drives U Crazy? – Tell me. You will feel much better for having done so. I promise. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Dart GT could be edgier but delivers value The Dodge Dart has held its own in a sporty compact segment where competition is fierce. Perhaps it is because of its value, the various engine choices or that it has some pretty cool features (like available under-the-frontseat-cushion storage) and a fresh style – inside and out – the Dart seems to be a hit. Two years in, Chrysler has loaded it up with an engine full of gusto, unique styling cues and added a couple of letters on the back and now we have the Dodge Dart GT. What sets it apart from its siblings are a stretcheddown grille and LED headlights. You’ll find the rear clad with the ‘racetrack’ LED lights that run the full length of the trunk. Then there’s a set of 18inch wheels come standard on this vehicle along with a 2.4L, MultiAir, four-cylinder Tigershark engine, matched with a six-speed manual transmission, that brings to the pavement 184 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Of all the characteristics I like about this trim of Dart, I think its transmission is the weakest link. In previous reviews of other Dart models – like the 1.4L, Turbocharged version with 160 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque – the gear throws are, in my opinion, too long to really give it that edge and sporty vibe that it needs to compete with vehicles like the VW GTI, Honda Civic Si or even the Ford Focus ST. The gear throws are long and the clutch has little weight to it, taking away the performance aspect of the GT that it should have. On the flip side, the light clutch works favourably in the urban environment. This setup makes being stuck in traffic bearable. Getting back to the gearbox, I really wanted to like

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portion of the package adds a power express open/close sunroof to the mix. After I switched into this mindset, I found I was able to alleviate my frustrations of what the GT didn’t have, but what it did have. Additionally, a feature that I love about the Dart – and all other Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler products – is the Uconnect media interface. The GT comes standard with the 8.4-inch touchscreen and

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KIWANIS PAVILION seeks food service volunteers for the Willows Beach Tea Room starting now for the summer, in support of seniorsâ€™ care. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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LEARNING THROUGH LOSS which delivers grief and loss education to young people is seeking 2-year board members to assist in grant and fund development. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS INVESTOR seeking unique business ventures helmed by smart, sensible people. Capital available for moderate to medium-sized new projects, and for established enterprises to facilitate cash flow. investorcapital@shaw.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES INGLIS 2 door fridge in white with ice and water dispenser. Like new. $500. Mans leather jacket, like new, size 38. $50. Call (250)744-1756.

UNDER $400 APT. COMPACT WASHER & Dryer, on stand, sink hook-up, 120V. Hardly used. $350. Call (778)433-2710 after 10am.

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FRIENDLY FRANK CREAM MOFFAT fridge, with freezer on top, $60, obo, you pick-up. (778)351-1955. HAMMOCK, TOP quality. Asking $65. Must sell! Call (250)383-4506. NEW HARDIE board, 76â€™x9â€?, $39. Call (250)652-3606.

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

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale; central location in downtown Victoria. 3000 sq ft of retail space on main floor + 3000 sq ft on upper floor (4 storage) or art studio. $879,000. Priced for quick sale. Call (250)8132458.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM. 2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8â€™ shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. $459,000. BONUS: WE WILL PAY YOU THE REALTOR FEES ON CLOSING. phone (250)590-1632.

DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stonehaven Dr, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. Near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)710-1947. OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex For Sale, Duncan, at 5909 Stonehaven Dr in Stone Manor Estateâ€™s (near Hospital) 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 5 appls and much more, $295,000. Call Gord, 1-250746-7240.

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QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623. SIDNEY CONDO for Sale in the Shoal Centre. Thinking of downsizing or buying into a great investment? Thereâ€™s 1 bdrm, 1 bath, a full kitchen, all appliances and has 4th floor views of Malahat & gorgeous sun sets. Presently rented at $1475/mo. Asking $273,000. Across from Library & Rose gardens. Call (250)655-1956, by appt only. A Real Gem in the Heart of Sidney.

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BEAUTIFUL WATERVIEW house, approx 3500 sq.ft. level entry, 2 floors w/self-contained 1-bdrm in-law suite in sought after area in Gordon Head. Lrg living rm, 4 bdrms, 3 fireplaces, formal dining rm, family rm, large rec room, lrg dbl garage, 4 full baths. $829,000. 4453 Houlihan Court. Open House Sat & Sun 1-4. (250)744-7129.

CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath Bare-Land Strata patio home on Golf Course. Gated adult comm. with min. maint. Small pet ok. $345,000. W/C acc. (250)286-1719

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AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40â€™ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30â€™x52â€™ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.

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DOWNTOWN LANGFORD: An exclusive live/work lease opportunity! If you’re looking to establish or re-locate your office in a brand new centrally located building and minimize your commute time and costs, this may be the perfect solution for you! The ground floor offers 750 sq ft of commercial space, shelled and ready to fit your business needs according to your specifications. The upper level, which can be accessed from either inside or outside, is a 2 bdrm apt. with a spacious and bright living room, highly functional kitchen with granite countertop and a convenient eating area. The unique feature of this unit is that it combines brand new construction with a location in the heart of Langford, right behind the park at Veterans’ Memorial Parkway and Goldstream Ave. and across the street from the Westshore Chamber of Commerce. Lease terms are to be negotiated depending on the needs and suitability of interested parties. For more information and viewing, call Boris at (250) 216-4415.

SOOKE WATERFRONT Log Cabin. Large Sun room, $1000 + utilities. Ref. Req’d, N/S. 250-642-2015

LANGFORD 1-BDRM grnd floor suite, own patio, full kitchen, F/S, D/W, built-in vac, insuite laundry. Utils incld. Close to shops, Galloping Goose, Royal Roads, golf course, bus route. NS/NP. $850. (Immed). 250-474-0079.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

HOMES FOR RENT QUALICUM BEACH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, double garage, immaculately clean. $1400+ utils. NS/NP. Avail May 1. Call or text 250-927-5742. SOOKE. 3BDRM + den, 3 bath, newer half duplex. Fully fenced big yard, deck, garage, gas fireplace. Bright kitchen with DW, F/S. W/D in sep. laundry. Nice views, forest, trails across road. $1550 incls weekly garbage pickup and water. Avail April 1 or 15. 250508-4064. tjoblue@gmail.com

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TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $912/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage. Black. 4950Kms. $15,000. 250-216-2200

MUST SELL 2003 Windstar LX, 7 passenger. Sliding doors 174,000 km. Good running condition. Priced for quick sale $2,700. Call (778)440-3045

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1993 ACURA INTEGRA (bought in the USA), 204,810, km, in good condition. $2500. Call (250)884-6861.

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HOUSING. Working/ disability. Interurban/Camosun students. $475-$575 incl. 778-977-8288.

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250595-0370 leave message.

SAANICH WEST. Nice 1bdrm, full height bsmnt suite. Priv. entrance, clean & tidy. On bus route to UVic, near all levels of school & shopping. $850. inclds heat, hydro, laundry & parking. Avail May 1st. Call (250)812-6008 to view.

ARE YOU a daddy for this Caddy? 2010 Cadillac CTS, (silver with black leather), top luxury 4 door model, fully loaded, like new in every respect. Owned here in Toronto by local business man. Asking only wholesale price, $22,000 firm and fair, no offers, payments or tire-kickers. Call anytime (289)296-7411.

MUST SELL 1999 Saturn, 4 door, 5 passenger. Manual trans. Very good on gas. 192,000 km. Clean inside and out. Well maintained. Excellent body and engine. Asking $1,100. Call (250)813-2458

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

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

FRAMING REDUCE energy use 50-90% with a super-insulated & airtight new home for the same price as a standard build. E. Olofsson Construction Inc.,Licensed Builders. 604761-3499 designer@olofsson.ca

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70/hour. 4 ton / lift. Seniors discount. Call Philip.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

HANDYPERSONS 12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588. ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548. STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-881-1221.

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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.

INTERIOR DESIGN VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471 THE HOBBIT MASON- For all your stone needs on your property & home. Guaranteed to please. (250)474-4016. Google my work: You TubeHobbit Studio Shaw TV.

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SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186. 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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PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

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Festivals empowering enviro-minded youth Climate summit and music festival team up in Saanich

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Organizers expect an empowering environmental youth festival to draw hundreds of students from as far afield as the Lower Mainland to Claremont secondary. “We’re attracting a lot of students from across the province,” said Grade 12 student Jeff Lewis-Manning, among the organizers of the 4th Annual YesBC Youth Climate Action Summit and Off the Grid Music Festival at Claremont. The festival shifts to Claremont from the West Shore where it was held near the end of May for the past three years and included the Fort Rodd Hill outdoor venue for the concert. Claremont offers a more weather-proof venue for the April 17 summit and festival. “We found that even at the end of May it was a bit late to catch the senior students, who are busy with exams then,” said Judy Fainstein, founder of YesBC (Youth for Environmental Stewardship). “We’re trying something different this year, and everything’s going to be at the school, Claremont second-

ary. We hope the students take more ownership of the event.” She hopes to hit 200 to 300 students this year with the byregistration summit for middle and secondary students during the day, and the public concert after school hours. “A lot of this is student-led so it’s been an evolving thing, where over the years little by little students have taken on more leadership roles,” Fainstein said. Topics for the student-led workshops this year include green careers, food security, youth activism and social media for social change. Claremont will utilize its work at Haliburton Farm as its session during the summit, taking a group out for a tour of the farm. Other area schools including Reynolds and Oak Bay are set to present among the 12 workshops organized so far. “It’s providing students with great leadership opportunities because not only are we facilitating workshops, people will be giving presentations and

we’ve been organizing everything,” Lewis-Manning said. “Engaging the community is a big part of it. We’re basically ambassadors for YesBC and the community.” Guests include SaanichGulf Island MP Elizabeth May, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Andrew Weaver and Saanich South MLA Lana Popham. The day winds up with the Off The Grid festival that celebrates youth empowerment in environmental stewardship, with live music, art, demonstrations and information booths from local sustainability leaders. Local bands Mindil Beach Markets and Carmanah will perform this year on the stage run entirely on human and solar power. “I’m looking forward to the whole bike stage that’s going to power everything,” LewisManning said. The community is invited for the free Off the Grid Festival starting at 3 p.m. at Claremont school, 4980 Wesley Rd. To register, visit yesbc.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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The All Fun Swap and Shop, the largest of its kind on the Island, starts up another season this Sunday (April 6) at Western Speedway. The family event features everything from fresh produce to flowers, household goods to tools, electronics to jewellery. Sellers are welcomed at 6 a.m.

on a first-come, first-served basis and buyers are admitted at 7 a.m., weather permitting. The cost is $12 for sellers and $2 for buyers, with youth under 14 getting in for free. The Swap and Shop will run every Sunday, weather permitting, until September. For more information visit allfun.bc.ca.

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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

Victoria 757 Front St, $534,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. David Dand, 250-477-7291 807-66 Songhees, $579,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291 204-420 Linden Ave, $299,000 Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty, Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808 202-330 Waterfront, $489,900 Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124 215-50 Songhees, $535,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

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211-50 Songhees, $424,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

320-50 Songhees Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

606 Speed Ave, from $235,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353

410-50 Songhees, $509,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

1020 Verrinder Ave, $735,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Shelley Saldat, 250-589-4014

1059 Beverly, $619,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Jack Petrie, 250-385-2033

320-50 Songhees, $559,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459 642 Craigflower, $669,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588 1-1309 Mckenzie Ave, $378,000 Saturday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

108-545 Manchester Rd, $165,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

203-1745 Leighton Rd, $249,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

506-828 Rupert, $399,500 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

2822 Cedar Hill Rd.,$329,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

209-845 Yates St. $285,000 Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Dean Boorman, 250-595-1535

413-50 Songhees, $539,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

510-165 Kimta Rd, $379,999 Saturday 1-2:30 Fair Realty Ltd. Sean Thomas, 250 896-5478

304-55 Songhees, $649,900 Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

199 Olive St, $809,900 Sunday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

1504A Glentana Rd, $329,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

eSQUiMalt 507 Joffre St, $459,900 Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

101-1235 Johnson St, $279,900 Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

948 Garthland Rd. $1,499,800 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

1910 Moss Park Gdns, $784,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

10-850 Parklands Dr. Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Brian Markle, 250-480-5999

2355 Belmont Ave., $425,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Cheryl MacMillan, 250-507-2435

1127 Lyall St, $449,000 Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528

311-2520 Wark St, $175,900 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty John Byrne, 250-479-3333

oak bay 1520 York Pl, $947,000 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440 624 St Patrick, $818,000 Sunday 2-4 Brown Bros Robert Young, 250-385-6900 3553 Murdoch Cres, $624,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

View royal 15-60 Cooper Rd, $128,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301

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1120 Hollis Rd, $589,900 Saturday & Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

3316 Quadra St, Sales Center, $292,900 Wednesday-Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Chris Scott, 250-477-1100 4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $489,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333 20-4035 Maltwood Lane, $549,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124 316-1620 McKenzie Ave, $389,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

25-3958 Cedar Hill Rd, $229,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Lock, 250-384-8124

316-3225 Eldon Pl. Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elfie Jeeves, 250-477-7291

7-3981 Saanich Rd., $339,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

3926 Raymond St., $449,900 Sat. 12:30-2 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

3316 Quadra St, Sales Center, $252,900 Wednesday-Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

4-3957 South Valley Dr, $584,900 Sat. 1-3 Sotheby’s International Sandy Medler, 250-514-5053

1874 Forrester St, $585,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838 1581 Mileva Lane, $1,050,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033

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2-2344 Bradford Ave, $459,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Eamon Coll, 250-479-3333

6963 Hagan Rd, $499,900 307-1514 Church Ave, $398,000 Sunday 1-3 Saturday 1-3, Sutton Group West DFH Real Estate Ltd. Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333 Ally Guevin, 250-477-7291 2485 Shoreacres, $389,000 2490 Cadboro Heights Lane $1,288,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell, 250-744-3301 Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301 1702 Texada Terr., $1,099,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes 4024 Zinnia Rd., Ray Milan, 250-881-9171 Sat. 12-1:30 One Percent Realty 3-1950 Cultra Ave, $359,900 Guy Effler, 250-812-4910 Saturday 1-3 3795 Burnside Pl, $539,900 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528 Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 2321 Island View Rd, $412,000 522 Heatherdale Lane, $599,900 Thursday to Sunday 1-3 Sat. 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Re/Max Camosun Jim Reslein, 250-216-6967 Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

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170 Kamloops Ave, $528,888 8763 Carmanah Terr, $749,900 Sun.12-2 Century 21 Queenswood Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Realty, Anke Venema, 250-477-1100 Gordon Lee, 250-385-2033 624 Sedger Road, $529,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

1729 Texada Terr, $885,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

307-9805 Second, $267,000 1032 Limestone Lane, $595,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Saturday 1-3 Coast Realty, Inez Louden, 250-812-7710 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422 10976 Madrona Dr, $869,000 Sunday 2-4 2377 Swallow Pl, 434,900 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Saturday 1-3 Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301 2427 Amelia Ave, $529,900 Saturday 2-4 3310 Ocean Blvd, $875,000 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Mike McCulloch, 250-592-4422 Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 8880 Park Pacific Terr. 205-2747 Jacklin Rd. Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Sunday 2-4 Craig Walters, 250-655-0608 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty 6745 Barbara Dr, $469,000 Sandra Govender, 250-592-4422 Saturday 12-2 One Percent Realty 2344 Nicklaus Dr., $799,900 Ray Kong, 250-590-7011 Saturday & Sunday 2-3:30 6337 Rodolph Rd., $659,900 RE/MAX Camosun Saturday 12-2 & Sunday 1-3 Don Burnham, 250-516-1510 Sutton Group West Coast Realty 822 Hockley Ave, $384,500 J. Ross Bruce, 250-744-7564 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Thomas Krumpic, 250-478-9600 3379 Vision Way, $324,900 376 Atkins Ave., $359,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Pemberton Holmes Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921 Jim Fields, 250-857-5467 Nicklaus Ridge, Sat.& Sun. 1-4 758 Egret Cl, $679,900 RE/MAX Camosun Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Roy Banner, 250-478-9600 DFH Real Estate Ltd.

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978 Tayberry Terr, $389,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

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

5575 Medberry Cl, $559,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

1178 Deerview Pl, $719,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

6656 Horne Rd, $499,000 Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF APRIL 2/COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

26/615 » 66/1,346 » 4,265/4,585 »

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES, MONTH-TO-DATE/APRIL 2013 NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH/ TOTAL FOR APRIL 2013 TOTAL ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/PEAK, APRIL 2013

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Similar homes that have recently sold in your neighbourhood – Your real estate agent can determine how close the seller was to receiving their asking price, and in general what people are willing to pay in your area Take a good look at the competition – Current listings will tell you what similar properties are on the market and which might be in competition with your home Homes for which the listing has expired – Realtors can look into exactly why a home was taken off the market, whether it was for an unrealistic asking price, poor condition of the home or some combination of reasons – Courtesy Royal LePage Realty

Do you have a homebuying or selling story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Oliver Sommer at: osommer@black press.ca

A stable market can work for sellers, too March sales figures show promise for people looking to sell in the near future Don Descoteau News staff

The days of bidding wars on Greater Victoria homes and deals being written on the kitchen table after a viewing seem like the distant past when considering today’s residential real estate market. Agents who have spoken to Homefinder in the past have said that’s a good thing, in that it not only allows them to spend more time working with clients to determine the right price for which to sell their home, it can give sellers more certainty and understanding of the market. “In this kind of market, if a seller is really well prepared, for example, if the house is really well presented and ready to go, they’re going to find their experience is that much better than someone who isn’t prepared,” said Victoria Real Estate Board president Tim Ayres. The stability of the market these days means sellers are not having to take a huge drop from their asking price, he said. With no real upward or downward pressure on prices, the decision to sell can be one that comes when moving “feels right” to the homeowner, Ayres said. There are still people who are not as motivated to sell and delay putting their home on the market, in an attempt to ride an upward wave and maximize the amount they’ll receive. Doing so can be a mug’s game, he said. “I think timing the market is always impossible. You’ll never

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The residential real estate market in Greater Victoria saw sales 20 per cent higher in March than the same month in 2013. Sellers and buyers alike have more certainty around pricing in this stabilized market, says Tim Ayres, local Realtor and the president of the Victoria Real Estate Board. know whether it was a good time to buy or sell until a few months down the road.” In general, there is still enough product out there for buyers to be able to take their time. Conversely, sellers are also going to have to be patient, he said. There are some exceptions to that rule, however. As Ayres said, well-prepared, well-priced homes are still getting snapped up quickly. As well, prop-

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sold, spread through the various residential categories. That’s a bump of nearly 20 per cent over March 2013, when the trickle-down effects of the global recession were being felt more strongly and such factors as tighter mortgage restrictions were still pretty fresh. Looking longer-term, the five-year average for March is 607 sales, showing that things are gradually getting back to normal in the region’s real estate market.

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