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seismic upgrades on hold Province orders school districts to use own money Devon MacKenzie News staff

Parkland Secondary won’t be receiving planned seismic upgrades anytime soon after the province has asked school districts across the province to use reserve funds to cover earthquake-related upgrade projects.

School District 63 was well on its way to executing the planned $2 million seismic upgrades for the secondary school as well as a $700,000 upgrade at Cordova Bay Elementary when the change in funding policy pertaining to school seismic upgrades in B.C. came from the Ministry of “If they had said down Education. this six months “We’d done all our or a year ago, we engineering and design, we were about to go to would have been tender for both projects and we were planning able to re-asses on starting the upgrades the plans.” next month,” said District 63’s Board Chair, Wayne – Wayne Hunter Hunter.

“We had pre-approval and I had already signed the contract with the Ministry and sent it to them for their approval when they came back to us saying the policy had changed and that we’d have to pay for the upgrades from our capital to supplement.”

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A little bit of Dr. Who landed in Sidney this week.

A full-size replica TARDIS — a time machine from the popular British sci-fi

television show Dr. Who — was unveiled at Holy Cow Communication Design on Tuesday.

“We’ve been watching the film crews shuttle around David Tennant during the production of Gracepoint,” explained Ken Coward from Holy Cow.

“Because Tennant was the tenth Doctor on the show and he’s here in Sidney now we had the idea to construct the TARDIS in hopes that he may come up and see us,” he laughed.

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Hunter added the school district always aims to add needed upgrades to the schools at the same time as the construc-

tion is done for seismic upgrades because it keeps costs lower than treating them as two separate projects.

With the change in policy, the school district would have to use

reserve funds to pay for half of the total cost of the work.

“They told us we wouldn’t be able to do both projects, to forget one project and throw all the money

at the other but that’s impossible. We haven’t talked to anyone, not the parents, the staff or the students. We can’t just choose one project over the other without consultation.

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are very much opposed to the Ministry’s thinking at the moment but we need to work together,” said Hunter.

The Board of Education also requested that the BCSTA and other Boards of Education demand that a task force representing co-governance members be appointed to construct a provincial policy outlying seismic project funding for the next eight to 10 years. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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because we don’t know where the next cost elimination is going to be.”

Hunter said seismic upgrades are at the top of priority list for the board, who voted April 16 to develop a new five year capital plan for the district and engage in consultation with the Ministry of Education, with the B.C. School Trustees’ Association (BCSTA) and with other education partners.

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We need time to adjust and make new plans and then present those plans to the community instead of just making a decision,” said Hunter, who added that the district is disappointed with the way the situation was handled by the Ministry.

“If they had said this six months or a year ago, we would have been able to re-asses the plans. But to spring it on us in a phone call, that’s why the boards are so upset. Right now we’re floundering

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“Because David Tennant is a doctor on the show and because we work with so many great doctors though the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation which is a client of ours, we thought it would be a good way to raise funds for the Foundation,” said Coward.

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What wonders abound We want to know your Seven Wonders of the Peninsula In mid-May, the Peninsula News Review will be publishing a special section highlighting some of the Saanich Peninsula’s special places.

Seven Wonders of the Saanich Peninsula will feature some of the natural and manmade places and things that help make the region a world-class destination. Our special section will try to present a short list of what gives us pause, or fills us with wonder as we visit Central Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney.

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Spit? Or perhaps the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre (pictured) is on your list?

Send your Seven Wonders of the Saanich Peninsula list to editor@peninsulanewsreview.com. Or go to our Facebook page (facebook.com/peninsulanewsreview) and post a photo or two. Do it all before May 11 and we’ll include some of your favourite places in our special section.

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the District’s home page weeks ago. Apart from her describing the proposed official community No longer are proposed plan changes as ‘significant’, the changes to the District of North council had no other concerns Saanich’s Regional Context State- about it.

Back on April 7, Daly said he ment (RCS) being described as had asked Finall informally to ‘significant’.

Council’s majority resurrected change her wording after he saw a motion on April 14 to order the post but she refused. He said he consulted staff’s that the word ‘signifireport on council’s cant’ be dropped from debate on the issue an online description and said the word of a proposed amend‘significant’ was not ment to the RCS. Counused and said Finall’s cillor Ted Daly had choice of word did not actually dropped his reflect the will of the motion to strike the majority. word on April 7. Coun.

Finall said the word, Craig Mearns brought and its dictionary defit back at council’s speinitions, are not the cial meeting a week later.

Dunstan Browne ones she wanted to use — such as ‘radiNeither Mearns cal’ or ‘substantial’ nor Daly spoke to the — to describe the motion, but Coun. Dunchanges. stan Browne said its “I felt the word was use was “an emotive accurate, not opinresponse” by Mayor ion,” she said. “CounAlice Finall to the procillor Daly’s response posed amendment. to this is, too, his own “I don’t want to see opinion.” that word on our webFinall and her supsite,” he said. “Use porters — Coun. ‘important’ if you Celia Stock and want.”

Alice Finall Elsie McMurphy — Browne added he was not interested in dictionary appeared aghast at the debate.

“I find these attempts to bully meanings of the word.

Finall has admitted writing the the mayor demean you, Councilpost and having staff upload it to lor Daly,” said McMurphy, add-

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Council majority gets last word Everything North Saanich website drops ‘significant’ descriptor on Steven Heywood

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ing it’s not up to a single councillor to dictate what another member of council is able to express on the District’s website. She repeated her distaste over this matter at the April 14 meeting.

The April 7 debate eventually became a test of wills between Finall and Daly, with the mayor asking Daly to withdraw his motion and Daly asking her to drop the word. After Stock called for some kind of consensus on wording, Daly withdrew his motion, yet continued to ask Finall to drop the word.

Council’s majority got the final word, however, and in a 4-3 vote had ‘significant’ dropped from the web post.

The real fuss

North Saanich is proposing an amendment (a change) to its Regional Context Statement (RCS) with the Capital Regional District (CRD).

The amendments would facilitate residential intensification and urbanization in two areas of the community (McTavish Road and Tsehum Harbour/McDonald Park Road). The amendments would change the District’s official community plan and requires approval from the CRD via the RCS.

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Community leaders share their favourite teacher stories Don Descoteau News staff

With the benefit of time and life experience, most adults can remember at least one grade school teacher who stood out among the rest and impacted their life for the better.

Mine were in the field of music (thank Miller you, Keith Fraser) and phys-ed (likewise, Ed Ashmore), men who laid the groundwork for lifelong interests in both areas.

In our Great Teachers series, offered with partners Staples and Thrifty Foods, we encourage readers to nominate their favourite teachers for special recognition. Today

we’ve asked community leaders to share experiences with educators from their past.

We hope their stories prompt you to think about teachers from your past.

Tania Miller, music director, Victoria Symphony Orchestra – I grew up in a farming community (Foam Lake, Sask.). In high school I had a social studies teacher named Ian Cooper who had an incredible passion for people and history.

He had a big impact on me for the way he taught us about being a member of society and passionately following our dreams. He also started a band and taught everybody how

to play guitar. There was that side of him that embraced the arts, which appealed to me, but he taught us to be passionate in a variety of different ways. I think the profound thing that he did was he made us want to be the best we could be.

Guy Dauncey, Victoria author, sustainable futurist – “I was at a boarding school in

England (from age 13 to realization that the big 18), and the music mas- questions of life don’t ter there, his name was have black and white Tony Brown, was by answers.” far the greatest inspiLillian Szpak, City ration to me. Not only did he give us the great- of Langford councilest musical education, lor – I was an Air Force on Friday evenings he brat and we moved would invite us over around every two to three years. My for tea and Grade 7 teacher talk philosoat RCAF Cenphy with us. tralia (Ontario) He would ask was Mr. Heimthings like, rich. He encour‘Do we have aged me to write free will?’ and creatively. He however we treated me like would answer, Dauncey an adult, as if I he’d proceed to point out precisely had something to say why the opposite was that could affect othtrue. The lesson was, ers. He really shaped you’ve got to think me that way. He was things out for your- very candid and would selves. We didn’t have share his own experiany other classes that ence and joke about went remotely near what was going on at (talking about) philos- home, so he was real to ophy or the big ques- me. Teachers in my era tions of life, and the were authoritative, but he was so different.

Frank Leonard, Saanich Mayor – I attended

nine schools in my 12 school years. I often didn’t get involved in school activities since I hardly knew anyone. However, my senior high school years at Mount View High on Carey Road in Saanich were terrific and I attribute that to principal Don Smyth and vice-principal Ken Brown. They ‘recruited’ me into student council, refereeing the student/teacher soccer game, reading the morning announcements and running the Miss Mount View pageant. I loved being active, yet it was the support of Don and Ken that made it hap- Olsen pen.

Adam Olsen, interim B.C. Green Party leader – I was only ever in one of his classes, Grade 11 math at Stel-

ly’s, but the example set by Peter Mason has always resonated with me. I remember him saying, ‘One year I’m going to take a class of students to Mount Everest’ and I remember it reverberated through the school.

I remember he came back and said ‘I’m going to build a climbing wall,’ and he was one of the people responsible for the development of Boulders Climbing Gym, which continues to have a huge impact on our community and on our kids in Central Saanich. It’s always had a very, very significant impact on me.

It’s about setting a goal, no matter how impossible it may seem to be, then going out and getting it.

It’s a great analogy for life.

Nominate online ■ Tell us about the teachers you feel are making a difference in schools.

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The benefits of a refinery

• There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design.

This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the B.C. Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery.

prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work.

We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada.

In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art and as Black safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea.

Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so.

The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

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• Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province.

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his is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime.

The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed.

David The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits:

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OUR VIEW

A significant dilemma

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etty battles between municipal councillors in North Saanich continued this month when they fought over the use of a single word on their website in relation to a policy change description.

A recent vote to remove that word assumes most voters in North Saanich are fools and in fact insults both the supporters and opponents of what is clearly a council majority that goes to great lengths to back each other up in their fights with the mayor and her supporters.

Is this a significant issue in North Saanich?

Councillors think so. In fact, it was the word ‘significant’ they chose to strike from a description of a proposed amendment to the District’s Regional Context Statement.

Never mind that the councillors on both sides of the table agree that the change to the RCS is important, of consequence and noteworthy — each part of the Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English’s definition of the word, ‘significant’. And never mind that most people in North Saanich have little knowledge of just what the RCS does (in this case the RCS change is to have the Capital Regional District allow more housing in the community that is of a higher density than it’s used to).

Councillors Ted Daly, Craig Mearns, Conny McBride and Dunstan Browne wanted ‘significant’ gone because they said its use by Mayor Alice Finall on the webpage was “an emotive response” to changes she opposes.

The rest of the online statement was fine, they said.

Why a majority of council that has pushed through its changes to development in the community is threatened by a single word — and an apt one in this case — is mystifying. If nothing else, the debate over this was a significant waste of time.

Daly pretty well conceded that point when he withdrew his motion on this two weeks ago. Then, on April 14, Mearns raised it again and the majority supported it. Had it not advanced so far, could we have seen McBride or Browne raise it again at another meeting?

In an election year, voters in North Saanich may not be able to expect any greater discourse between political opponents currently on council.

That is a shame and if candidates this fall cannot come up with other issues of community significance, it will drive people away from the polls. And that in itself is a significant concern, for North Saanich could end up with another bickering council — this time for four years instead of three.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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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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Mayor Cross is a leader on the coast Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention, as a Life Member of that organization.

One of the highlights for me was the re-election as President of Mayor Larry Cross, by acclamation.

The Chairman of the Nominating Committee in proclaiming the acclamation also paid tribute to the work and dedication of Mayor Cross.

In addition to the usual duties of the Mayor’s office, he is offering leadership for all coastal communities in many matters, including the current concerns in dealing with B.C. Ferries.

Sidney can indeed be proud to have such an ambassador for the Town, who garners the respect of his peers in this fashion. Thank you Mayor Cross.

Norma Sealey Sidney

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their fright and flight instinct from ancient times.

Maybe the horses Mr. Johansson are worried about are retired.

Jean Kennedy Central Saanich

What to do about horses?

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I share Mark Johansson’s concern about horses that seem to have little or no grazing and stand in the same small enclosure, year upon year. I have been saddened by two such horses on a property that lies adjacent to West Saanich Road in North Saanich and I have no idea how I can find out if they are indeed being cared for better than I think they are.

In no way do they appear neglected but what should we do?

Any suggestions?

Kaye Mains Brentwood Bay

I’ve read a lot of different view points lately about business in Sidney and the point keeps getting missed. The businesses need a place to rent and do business. The landlords need renters to keep their business open and the town needs all those tax dollars. It’s a simpatico relationship but there needs to be balance. If any one facet becomes unbalanced, the whole relationship crumbles. And you end up with a ghost town.

What could Sidney feasibly do?

We could have the town lower businesses taxes. We could have the landlords actually charge a fair rate. What can we do? We all can start shopping again. If residents spent one per cent more per month in Sidney, we could save Sidney.

Stop driving away to shop somewhere else. In the end, you’ll have spent more than if you’d made the five-minute trip up to Sidney.

Noel Gagnon Sidney

People love their horses

Please play fair Thank you for your editorial, on Taking a bigger picture, dated April 16, 2014.

In my eyes our mayor and council, work constantly for the betterment of our town. So yes, I was taken back by the posturing of late, by some community members.

Direction of traffic on Beacon Ave. — the community was recently asked to vote on this issue and the majority voted to keep it as is. Shouldn’t the debate on traffic

Are you in favour of an oil refinery on the B.C. coast?

direction for Beacon Ave. be over, now that we’ve taken a democratic vote?

This is Sidney — please play fair.

Lillian Vincent Sidney

A property owner does not get a tax credit for having a horse on their property. Horses are very expensive to purchase and to keep.

Most people have them because they love and ride them.

Horses are quite content if they have good food, fresh water and shelter from rain and the hot sun.

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the shorter and longerew investors are knowledge“You have the term total annual perforable about their portfolios’ ongoing performance, relaright to expect mance of your various portfolios, call your advitive to meaningful and comparable periodic and sor at least annually and benchmarks. Better investment ask him to provide it. The houses do provide statements meaningful information is easily availwith such pertinent performance performance able at the simple click of information. Unfortunately, they his computer mouse. In are a minority. data on fact, it makes one wonder Statements should routinely each of your why such information is include information on the invesnot routinely supplied by tor’s total return, not only year- Peter Dolezal portfolios.” all financial houses. to-date, but also for the past 12 Financial Savvy Many investors, leaving months, for five years and since the details to their advisor, are happy to see date of inception of the portfolio.

Such information will allow at least broad compari- their portfolio values tracking upward over time. sons against relevant index performance, thus giv- Seemingly, they do not miss having the specific ing the investor a good reference point for assess- performance information that allows meaningful ing the relative performance of his or her invest- assessment of their portfolio performance against comparable benchmarks. ments.

Little do they realize that by being able to make An example: If today you have a Non-Registered portfolio which, for tax reasons, is invested pri- such comparisons over longer-term time frames, marily in Canadian equities, it is useful to compare investors can better judge the actual performance your portfolio performance to that of the broad of their portfolio against broader market returns.

You, the investor, are paying fees to your investTSX Index. As of February 28, 2014, the TSX Index had delivered the following total annual invest- ment house, whether in the form of trading comment returns: 1 year – 14.34%; 3 years - 3.18%; 5 missions, advisor fees, or fund management expense ratios. You have the right to expect periyears - 15.14%; 10 years – 7.73%.

How did your portfolio compare, particularly odic and meaningful performance data on each of over longer time frames like five and 10 year peri- your portfolios. If you do not routinely receive it, ods? Clearly, this is a useful comparison, helping request it, at least once annually. an investor relax in the knowledge that he or she is A retired corporate executive, enjoying post-retirement on the right track – or alternately, suggesting that as an independent Financial Consultant (www. perhaps adjusting the current investing strategy dolezalconsultants.ca), Peter Dolezal is the author of might be appropriate. three books, including his most recent,The SMART If the financial house holding your investments CANADIAN WEALTH-BUILDER. does not provide a statement which includes both

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Join the spring spruce up event of the year at the Victoria Home Expo Spring has sprung! And along with it has come the best resource to renovate, refresh and reinvigorate your home – the 2014 Victoria Home Expo.

Whether you are planning a major renovation or a great spring spruce up, you’ll find all the inspiration you need at this weekend’s annual Victoria Spring Home Expo, Friday to Sunday April 25 to 27.

With three entire rinks at West Shore Parks and Recreation filled with hundreds of exhibitors, this is your opportunity to discover the latest ideas and innovations with the area’s best local contractors, designers, decorators and home improvement experts. Find specialists in kitchens, windows, doors, flooring, bathrooms, heating, hot tubs and more.

As Victoria’s premier show of the year, this is your chance to speak with all the experts in one place – the experts who can help you make the right decisions about products, projects and materials for your home renovation.

This event includes theatre seminars by Danisha Drury and Amy McGeachy of Design District and Carolyn Herriot, author of The Zero Mile Diet Cookbook.

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Drury and McGeachy, known individually for their design talents and together for appearances on CHEK’s Design District, will make homeowners feel safe delving into the trends of 2014. The duo hosts talks titled Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Design Trends for 2014 during this year’s Home Expo.

As one of the featured speakers at Victoria’s largest building, renovation and décor show, Herriot will delve into edible gardening. On Saturday when she tells show-goers Have Your Garden and Eat It Too! introducing them to “ornamental edibles.”

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Home decor: from edgy to custom If you’ve never been to Flying Fish on Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo, you’re in for quite a treat!

Drop into this 6400 square foot furniture, kitchen, home décor and gift store located in a 110 year old, refurbished building that’s just ‘bursting at the seams’ with everything you’ll ever want. From an ‘edgy’ greeting card that will make you laugh out loud to a beautiful, custom-made sofa that will become the focal point of your home entertaining area… they have something to fit every taste and budget. The atmosphere is welcoming, the products understated, yet elegant….but they’re not above offering the occasional ‘off-beat’ or wacky item as well!

Their warm and friendly staff takes the greatest of care to ensure that your shopping experience is both fun and rewarding! Their goal is to make you feel welcome each and every time you visit; and they want you to visit again….and again…and again!

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9 PAGE FEATURE VICTORIA’S LARGEST BUILDING, RENOVATION & DECOR SHOW! WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION CENTRE

SPOTLIGHT: WILDWOOD OUTDOOR LIVING CENTRE / CANNOR NURSERY

Outdoor living areas: unlimited ideas and new experiences Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre is a unique place that provides people a starting point to transform their outdoor space into an outdoor living area.

By having friendly staff, unlimited ideas and new experiences all under one roof, we are the centre for both the do-it-yourselfer, or those who would like to have it done.

has expanded to include, a landscape company, a waterscapes company, a complete hot tub and pond supply store, as well as the booming nursery, making it a local favourite of outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners alike. We are a 100% Victoria company with friendly, knowledgeable, ready to help staff that have been a part of the Cannor team for many years.

Cannor Nursery first opened its doors to Victoria in 1979. In 2007, Gord Nickel, the well-known garden celebrity, took full ownership of Cannor Nursery.

Over the years, it has transformed into Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre at Cannor Nursery and

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9 PAGE FEATURE VICTORIA’S LARGEST BUILDING, RENOVATION & DECOR SHOW! WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION CENTRE

SPOTLIGHT: HARBOUR DOOR

Harbour Door has been helping clients for more than 25 years!

More than a functional tool to protect your possessions, the right garage door or gate system adds a unique sense of style to complement your home. While replacing your garage door generates a fantastic return on investment. It’s an inexpensive remodelling project, yet it can improve curb appeal and resale value. The experts at Harbour Door Services can help you select the right door!

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SPOTLIGHT: ENERHEAT

Beauty and efficiency: Thermoproof windows, patio doors and skylights Whether your renovations are small or extensive, Enerheat - a local home renovations company that has been in business for over 35 years in Victoria - will not only enhance your living space, but will beautifully frame your exterior views.

Using Thermoproof windows, patio doors and skylights, their products are backed by a fully transferable warranty, are remarkably energy efficient, secure and low maintenance making them cost effective on every level.

When seeking reliable, experienced window installation service, Enerheat have the history behind them. They can be relied upon to provide professional and efficient installation as they have successfully installed countless windows in the local community; installations tailored to protect your home from the harsh west coast conditions. In addition to providing window installation service, Enerheat also provide professional installation of patio doors, bay windows, skylights, tilt and turn windows, doors and vinyl windows; all of these products are energy star rated, which increase the

value of your home and lower your monthly utility investment.

Thermoproof Manufacturing has been making windows, patio doors and skylights on Vancouver Island for over 30 years.

When manufacturing their products, they use only high quality pure vinyl that resists fading, chipping or peeling and never needs painting.

Enerheat have successfully served over 12,000 local customers, providing specialization in window installations as well as sunroom, kitchen and bathroom renovations. Visit their booth at the 2014 Spring Home Expo and find out why they have earned the highest possible rating with the Victoria Better Business Bureau.

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SPOTLIGHT: NELSON HOMES

Pre-fabricated home option can offer many advantages For Nelson Homes, building a prefabricated home works in the best interests of the environment as much as it does the customer.

Nelson Homes’ building philosophy begins with the simple concept of using a renewable resource: wood. Wasteprevention measures are in place at the company’s factory, where employees work in a toxic- and substance-free environment.

Throughout the building process, all culled materials are sorted and reintroduced into the production cycle when feasible, and because of Nelson Homes’ premanufactured components, your jobsite will stay clean and efficient. There is minimal site waste to clean up, which results in less material going to landfills.

The company’s designers are skilled at incorporating green concepts into the design of homes. You can go green in countless places around your home, including your walls, insulation, window treatments, sidings and foundations. You can even consider alternative ways to power your home, via solar panels and other applications.

In addition, less labour is required to erect the structure; independent research studies show a reduction of as much as 60 per cent of framing time. Your home will be to lockup stage quickly, reducing the chance of weather delays and theft.

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The Nelson Homes panelized walls offer a complete framing system, built with topgrade Canadian kiln-dried lumber. The panels come in pre-built sections, and have framed-in window and door openings, and sheathing applied. This ensures quick framing time, lower labour cost and less material waste.

Other advantages in this pre-fab process include:

• Components that are factory-built using state-of-the-art technology to ensure accuracy • Components that are numbered and cross-referenced for quick assembly at your site • Delivery to your building site within weeks of ordering • The ability to be your own builder • The ability to build green Roof trusses, wall panels and stairs are manufactured in factories, keeping the lumber from the elements of nature. This

means straighter components due to less warping, twisting and swelling. With straighter walls you’ll have fewer problems with nail pops, ceiling cracks or corner cracks. Your windows, and doors will fit properly, requiring fewer repairs and adjustments later on.

The company’s designers are skilled at incorporating green concepts into the design of homes.

Manufacturing adheres to strict building codes, components are thoroughly inspected at every stage. Specialized computer equipment ensures precision-built components.

What is Included:

• Floor System – joists or trusses, beam, teleposts and fir plywood sub-floor • Roof System – trusses, gables, ladders, OSB sheathing, hardware, roof vents, soffit, fascia and shingles • Wall Panels are built in sections for both exterior and interior. Ready for wiring, walls come complete with framed window and door openings, and OSB sheathing applied. House wrap (an air barrier) is also included in the package.

• Vinyl windows • Exterior doors • Vinyl siding and trim kit • Insulation – fibreglass wall insulation, and polythelene vapour barrier.

• Drywall – aqua board, tape, corner bead, joint cement • Interior finish includes stairs, doors and jambs, locksets, casing, shelving, and hardware. Interior wood turned railings may be included.

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SPOTLIGHT: FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS

Sunrooms and conservatories add light, style to your home Four Seasons Sunrooms is an international company that has been serving Victoria for more than 19 years.

Designed for year-round living, their solarium, patio enclosure and sun room designs can be customized to fit your lifestyle and will enhance the beauty and value of your home.

Traditional and contemporary sunrooms and conservatories add light, elegance and a spacious look that will blend perfectly with any style of home.

With fully ticketed Red Seal carpenters and apprentices, Four Seasons Sunrooms builds thermally broken aluminum, Northern pine and clear Western cedar conservatories, sunrooms and patio covers. The business is also a winner of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for marketplace ethics and integrity.

See-it-before-it’s-built CAD design should certainly put homeowners’ minds at ease when building their dream.

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Having a chance to drive the base car all the way up to the Golf R showed just how good the base car is.

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New Golf family offers quality at the right price The new seventh generation VW the Golf and GTI and will come in at roughly the same price as the Golf arrives later this spring with last R, right around $40,000 but a 2015 model designation. fully loaded.

I have already had a chance to drive three examples of the new Inside edition in Europe so I can offer The upside to having a slightly you a sneak peek at what this bigger platform is interior space very popular VW has going for it and the cabin of the latest Golf This new Golf before it arrives here. does feel bigger, especially sideThe all-new car might look like to-side. The centre console is family is set to the previous Golf but it is built on wider and the dash is fitted with take on some very a platform that is shared across all-new switches and dials. Once established players the VW group and represents again, the feel and look is almost in the compact a massive investment for the Audi quality. Having a chance to German manufacturer. drive the base car all the way up segment.

This new platform, called MQB, to the Golf R showed just how Zack Spencer enables the engineers to build all good the base car is. The only kinds of new products, be they difference is the sportier seats bigger, smaller, wider or taller. What went into and splashier trim on the more expensive cars, the design of the Golf represents a big step but the overall design is the same from car to forward for Volkswagen as the latest model is car and all exemplify the simple, yet elegant 100kg lighter than the outgoing car but it is approach VW takes with all its interiors. bigger, stiffer and safer than before.

Drive Looks Gone is the old 2.5-litre. 5-cylinder, replaced It could be argued that the new Golf looks too by an all-new 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder much like the older model but interacting with base engine. This engine too produces 170 but this new product quickly displays a level of is more efficient, responsive and features state refinement and finish that might be found in an of the art technology. In the compact set, this upmarket Audi product. (This MQB platform is kind of technology is unheard of at the roughly shared with the all-new Audi A3). $19,000 asking price. Taking it up a notch is Starting at $18,995, the base Golf is priced the legendary Golf GTI, now with 210hp from right in the heart of the compact market but a new 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder. I had this car sports a fully independent suspension, a shot driving this last year in Austria and I direct injection turbocharged engine and more can say without question, this combination is power than much of the competition, at 170hp. fantastic. The Golf R is the ultimate Golf with The Golf GTI is my personal favourite due to roughly 300hp and an all wheel drive system. the bad-boy looks, bigger wheels and improved The same system is used in the all-new Audi engine and suspension. It starts at $27,995. The S3 but this car comes fully loaded and will be hot-hatch Golf R will arrive about a year after roughly $4,000 less than the starting price of

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the S3. A smart shopper might want to wait for the R over the S. Verdict This new Golf family is set to take on some very established players in the compact segment.

With a hatchback design, this car has always been a more practical design than sedans like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. With superb road manners, advanced engines and German engineering, the starting price looks like a winner. A big reason for this is the Golf is assembled in Mexico and these cars come into Canada without duty, (Thanks NAFTA) so VW added more content and kept the price low. The good news for diesel lovers is that the TDI engine will be available right out of the gate and now represents about 50 percent of Golf sales.

This engine too has been modified to make it as fuel efficient as possible. All told, the Golf is more polished car than much of the competition and offers a trim level and price for all types of buyers, from basic to flat-out performance.

Question of the week: The BC government is considering raising the fine for distracted driving from $167.

Should it match Ontario’s announced intent to increase its fine from $300 to $1,000 for people who talk or text on their hand held phones while driving?

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Imports provide most sizzle in New York There was more sizzle in my New York steak dinner than on the show floor at the Big Apple’s international auto show.

It seems the Big Four shot their lightning bolts at the preceding Detroit and Los Angeles auto extravaganzas and left it to the import manufacturers to dazzle here.

Nissan did not disappoint with the unveiling of a classy looking crossover in the shape of the all-wheel drive 2015 Nissan Murano.

The mid-size model first showed up in 2002 and this new model marks the birth of the third-generation. The Nissan-named V-Motion nose and boomerang-shaped tail lights ensure it makes an impression on the observer, coming and going, and distinguishes itself from its rivals.

Inside, up to five passengers can expect more of a luxury ride than they might have enjoyed in the outgoing version – heated and cooled front seats will impress those upfront.

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tre six-cylinder powerplant matched to a continuously variable transmission.

Expect to see the Murano in the showrooms at the tail end of the year.

Before moving on, the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept should be mentioned as it offers a clue to what the new Maxima might resemble. And boy, is it a looker despite the horrible orange colour of the show car! It too features a panoramic roof stretching almost from the windshield to the rear window. A production model version is expected later in the year, which suggests the L.A. show might benefit from that timetable.

Any new Toyota Camry is an instant hit, especially in North America where it’s been the best selling car

for 12 years. Despite that, the Japanese manufacturer launched an all-new 2015 model, just three years after introducing a redesign.

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Prices for all of the above closer to launch when pencils have been sharpened and each figure out how they can undercut competitors.

exciting than the rest was Jeep, which introduced the compact Renegade. It is the iconic brand’s first foray into the small SUV segment.

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Safe on two wheels Alexandra Straub

Like education, the motorcycle gear you wear is vital to your safety. Just ask someone who has had a spill.

Here’s an example. A colleague of mine caught gravel around a bend while riding in the States. She hit the guardrail then passed out. She was then airlifted to hospital where she suffered a minor concussion, and a few bruises and scrapes. Even the doctors were amazed at her condition.

It was said to her that her gear likely saved her life.

She was wearing leathers, gloves, protective boots, and a helmet.

Granted, not everyone is as lucky, but you get my point.

Those who have experienced an accident weren’t thinking, “Gee, I really wish I wore my shorts and flip flops.”

When I ride, I’m in full garb.

Depending on what type of riding I’m taking on that day, I’ll dress appropriately.

I’m an advocate of riding gear. All of it.

Helmet: The government in British Columbia only enforces one piece of safety equipment when riding on the road. That’s a helmet.

If you’re not going to invest any money in anything else, protect your noggin. I’m not suggesting buying the most expensive and fanciest lid out there because most of us don’t have thousands of dollars for a carbon fibre helmet.

Make sure it fits properly.

Local motorcycle shops generally have trained staff in fitting helmets. They’re supposed to fit snugly.

I’ve been told that even the cheapest helmet that fits perfectly will do more for you than an expensive one that’s just not right for you.

You only have one head.

Use it and protect it.

Jackets: There are a couple of common materials used in jackets: leather and textile. There are more, but the two listed are quite prominent. Each have their own benefits. Textile jackets tend to be more breathable, while leather has been said to be better protection. You can argue each case.

Some jackets come with armor (added protection in the back, elbows, and shoulders.) Some don’t.

I suggest armor only because it protects you that much more. However, there are accessories you can purchase if your jacket you choose doesn’t come with it built in.

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Kevlar jeans are common riding pants. Kevlar jeans are getting better and better as more research and development is conducted.

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Boots: Not everyone will want heavily reinforced boots. That’s fine. But if you’re going to ride, get leather footwear that at least covers your anklebone.

What’s great about the industry now is the availability of cool riding shoes that have reinforced heels and ankle protection. You can look good and be protected. Bonus.

Gloves: There are a few styles of gloves. There are ones that cover just your hands/fingers and ones called gauntlet gloves that cover past your wrists.

Some gloves also have reinforced points with carbon fibre to prevent further damage. Like with a helmet, and the rest of your gear, get gloves that fit you, like, a glove. Too much room can cause blisters. Too little

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Off-Road: If you’re an adventure-touring rider – or would like to be – textile is the way to go. This material is much better for the changing weather you’ll encounter on the road less travelled. It’s breathable and generally has a few layers. So you can take them off or put them on when needed.

Dirt Biking: Just because you fall in dirt doesn’t mean it can’t hurt. Wearing elbow and knee pads are recommended. A lot of dirt riders will also add a chest protector/breastplate, gloves, boots and goggles.

Along with their helmet.

Accessories: If you want added peace of mind, that’s available, too. I ride with a back protector with built-in kidney protectors that I put on under my jacket. I look like a Ninja Turtle, but I don’t care. A full chest protector is also available.

These are the basics to getting started. Bottom line, you won’t regret being fully suited on the road. alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca

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Senior Acting class students have been presenting the interactive play this week for over 1,400 young spectators from schools. The class is also offering a performance tomorrow, April 26 for families.

“The students have been rehearsing since mid-March and are thrilled to be able to perform six shows this year,” said Parkland teacher Christine Irving, who added she has been thoroughly impressed with the performers’ excitement and energy.

The family showing of Cinderella is in the Parkland theatre Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets for the whole family (the performance is best suited for children aged 3 to 8 and is 45 minutes long) are $10 and will be available starting at 12:30 p.m. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Five grandchildren Zac, Alex, Karly, Nate and Abby, brother Bryon and sisterin-law Muriel. Marguerite was predeceased by her parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

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

GARAGE SALES ANNUAL DEAN PARK GARAGE SALE Saturday April 26, 9am-2pm Enter off E. Saanich at Forest Park, Dean Park and Barret.

CENTRAL SAANICH. MOVING Sale. Sat. April 26, 9am-2pm. 1957 Jeffree Road.

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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, April 25, 2014

HomeFinder Find a place to call home

FOR PROSPECTIVE FLOAT HOME BUYERS Advice from VREB president-elect Guy Crozier Work with someone experienced – “Buyers need to do their due diligence,” Crozier says.

Ensure your realtor has experience with the intricacies of float homes, and are willing to exploit that, he says.

Understand the lease – Float homes can be more expensive than a house – without the security of land – so understanding the terms of the lease, and avoiding high costs of relocation is a top consideration.

Inspect the float – Just as prospective buyers on land shouldn’t overlook a home’s foundation, a prudent shopper should investigate what lies below the waterline by contacting a floatation expert to assess the home, in addition to a standard building inspector.

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

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF APRIL 16/COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

456/615 » 1,113/1,408 » 4,294/4,585 »

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

DID YOU KNOW? | The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority owns Fisherman’s Wharf and supplies utilities.

Float into an easy coastal lifestyle Float home life accessible, social and a little romantic Natalie North News staff

On a bright April afternoon, Shel Suzuki and Brooklyn the bulldog soak in the sun on the deck of their Fisherman’s Wharf float home.

A harbour taxi packed with passengers cruises by and just up the dock, tourists hold up iPads and cameras to take a piece of this scene home.

Inside Suzuki’s kitchen, a two-man work crew is in the final stages of installing the kitchen cabinets back around the hot water heater – that unexpectedly gave out earlier in the day – because today they learned that the cabinets were actually built around the tank. Just another example of how float home life, particularly life in Suzuki’s ultra compact, 347 square-foot floating “hobbit house” is just like life on land, with a twist.

“It’s like any other home,” Suzuki says. “It’s just maintenance. But you can’t find people who’ve worked on float homes before, so this is their first time working on a really small space.”

Suzuki was drawn to the close community following a 2010 visit to Victoria, when along with friends, they spotted the float home, which happened to be for sale, and posed for a photo in front of it. Suzuki was living in Winnipeg at the time and was taken by the copper-roofed float home, dubbed Ziggaratus by previous owners.

“Within two months I bought the place and moved out here – without seeing the inside at all. It was just a gut feeling. I saw the front and thought: ‘I think I could live here.’”

Suzuki’s story is a common one

Shel Suzuki and Brooklyn the bulldog (a tourist attraction for water taxi tourists) take some time out on the deck of Ziggaratus, their float home within the community at Fisherman’s Wharf.

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among the 33-home community.

One Edmonton import made a deal to purchase his home from the parking lot when he learned it was up for sale during a visit to Victoria. Before Suzuki would experience the warmweather joys that generally attract new residents to the lifestyle: kayaking off the deck and riding the water taxi downtown with Brooklyn – they had to experience a winter on the water without adequate weatherproofing.

“Because I came in January and didn’t know what the weather was like, I didn’t have a fireplace. I had single pane windows that weren’t great. I had doors that didn’t fit. It was a very cold winter – so cold I had to sleep with a pillow case on my head.”

The following month came a tsunami warning from the earthquake in Japan. The float homes were evacuated within five minutes in the middle of the night. Last Febru-

ary, a homeowner to the community couldn’t sleep through the sound of their wind chimes, and when he got out of bed to silence the noise, he spotted his neighbour’s home floating towards the Inner Harbour, secured by just one rope.

Eventually, the residents woke up, heeded the advice to stay inside, and with the help of several neighbours, secured the home once more.

Suzuki simply laughs at the few close calls they’ve been through and reiterates the need to check and tighten lines regularly. Maintenance costs, such as regular upkeep of the float on which the home is built, are in line with those of living on land.

The cost of moorage, paid by squarefootage, of the base is comparable to strata fees for condo owners.

Guy Crozier, president elect of the Victoria Real Estate Board sold float homes at Westbay Marine Village in Esquimalt when the community launched in the early 2000s.

The homes have always had a romantic appeal, the Sleepless in Seattle effect, Crozier says.

“A lot of float homes, you can park your car in a covered parking lot, walk down the dock to your float home and jump on your paddle board or in your canoe and go out right from your back door. I think that’s a pretty cool thing to have.”

Since Fisherman’s Wharf isn’t gated like Westbay, residents are in constant contact with tourists drawn to the lifestyle.

“Sometimes in the summer, we’ll leave chalk out here and people will write where they’re from. You’ll come home and see a hundred different places in the world,” Suzuki says. “Advice I give people, that if you want to live down here and it’s your gut to live down here, then you should do it.” arts@mondaymag.com

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