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said Sooke Teachers Association vicepresident Paul Waterlander. “We want a contract that we can say ‘yes’ to, so we’re picketing every day.”

A young girl was taken to Victoria General Hospital with non life-threatening injuries Wednesday after being stuck by a car in a Langford shopping area parking lot. The girl, described by an eyewitness as age 6 or 7, was walking with her mother along a sidewalk behind the Frontrunners store in the Goldstream Station mall when a woman drove over the curb and struck her. “The woman in (a) red car, just came up, popped the curb and hit the girl and then the mom screamed,” said eyewitness Chris Sundby, who was working in the athletic wear store at the time. “She tried to put it into reverse or whatever, but she ended up driving further up, almost onto the girl.” Sundby said the driver, an elderly woman, eventually did reverse off the curb and stopped the car, as he scrambled to find a phone to call 911 to alert police. “The mom was hysterical and the daughter was crying and the people started running over,” he said. “I think the doctor from the medical clinic ran over.”

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Russ Morrison, left, Paul Waterlander, Cathy Davis, Jen London, Monica Furdal, Fiona Osborne wave to cars along Jacklin Rd. where the picket to prevent CUPE union members from working as well.

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There is still no contract. There is no progress, no mediator, or even any negotiations between the B.C. Teachers Federation and the govern-

ment. Signs continue to hang around the necks of teachers picketing in front of schools scheduled to be brimming with students Sept. 2, but time is running out. “We are out here every day to show the public that we are not out on holiday, that we care about public education,”

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MLA John Horgan and Pathway Project co-ordinator Randy Waldie, centre, speak to a throng of supporters for the Pathway Project program that shut its doors Monday.

Those helped by Pathway Project come out to pay respects Youth employment program made real difference in their lives, grads say Arnold Lim News staff

Brittney Pare was living on the street. Struggling with an addiction to crystal meth at 19, she spent her nights sleeping in Beacon Hill Park or on the streets, struggling to find her way. Six years later, she holds a steady job as a road traffic controller. Pare said the turnaround she has achieved has been a direct result of her time working with the Pathway Project. “They are great. I just found out that they are closing and I think it’s stupid,” she said during a farewell barbecue Monday for the pro-

gram. “I did drugs for a lot of years and then I came here and they helped me … I got my first job at the KFC down the road thanks to them.” Years after graduating out of the youth employment initiative, Pare was back to support the program that supported her. Seeing Pathway forced to close its doors after 13 years due to federal funding cuts is a bitter pill, she said. “I feel sad. There is so many youth that need it and I am at a loss for words. I am sad to see Randy (Waldie) and Jen (Harrison) not doing this, I know they love it and I know it helps everybody.” Pare is not the only success story Pathway helped write. Terrance Guignard, also there to say goodbye to a program he graduated from two years ago, said the people there helped change his path in life. “When I came into this program,

I came in with one mindset and to say goodbye and thank (them) one mindset alone. Being a typi- speaks to the importance that cal young person it was my way they have had to these young peoor the highway,” he said. “This ple’s lives. That is priceless to me and that the fedprogram made me eral government see beyond myself. “I did drugs for a would step away is Most people have a real tragedy and joined this program lot of years and then shortsighted.” with insecurities. I came here and they Horgan plans to You build friendhave a conversaships and bonds helped me …” tion with Shirley and you become a – Brittney Pare Bond, B.C. Minister better you.” Provincial NDP leader John of Jobs, Tourism and Skills TrainHorgan said he knows that feel- ing, about the fate of the Pathway ing, having gone through a period Project. He hopes the province in his life when he wasn’t sure can step up in this case to help what the future would hold. He, revive the program in some mantoo, struggled to find his path as ner and get it duplicated in other communities. The cuts are not a teenager. “I was just like them, I was fail- only shuttering a successful proing out of high school, I didn’t see gram, he said, for some they are a future for myself in any way, taking away hope. “We are closing the door on a shape or form to do with school, but someone turned the tables program that gave kids in the West for me,” he said. “The fact that so Shore and right across Victoria many kids have come back today hope when they felt hopeless and

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Park to be watered down Construction workers start work on a new water park to replace the playground at Veteran’s Memorial Park on the corner of Goldstream Avenue and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.

Plan to pay up if you puke in a taxi Regulator OK’s $75 cleanup fee for cabs Kevin Laird News staff

Call it a vomit violation. Cab drivers on the West Shore, downtown and throughout B.C. have a new tool to deal with over-served customers who leave a mess in their vehicles. Under new rules from the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board, anyone who vomits in a cab can be charged a $75 cleanup fee. “Passengers who soil or dam-

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meantime drivers are off the road and not making any money. The previous rule permitted drivers to bill for the cost of cleanup or repair, however, no amount was specified. Kang welcomes the new charge, but admits cabbies could have problems recouping the fine from some passengers. “It could be a problem,” he said, “but we have other avenues to collect, like calling the police.” The so-called puke fee is in other locations across North America including Calgary, Toronto and Chicago. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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A woman is taken away from the Goldstream Station parking lot after witnesses say she hit a car, a curb then a little girl in three separate collisions, before being taken away on a stretcher to the hospital.

Driver appeared to be flustered Continued from Page A1

West Shore RCMP Const. Joanne Harrison reported that police were called at 11:38 a.m. and officers reached the scene shortly after helping clear up an accident on the Trans Canada Highway (see story age A7). The driver may have medical issues, she said, and appeared to have overcorrected her steer-

ing following a mishap with a parked vehicle in the lot. Harrison said the driver first scraped a car near the Pizza Hut, and after talking with the owner of the vehicle, pulled out and hit a curb. From there she appeared to overcorrect her steering and headed toward the girl and her mother. “The child was pushed

back onto the main store entrance,” Harrison said. “We are very lucky that she is not suffering any severe injures at this point that we know of.” The driver of the car was also shaken up, distressed and concerned for the well being of the young child. The woman was also taken to the hospital for medical attention. alim@vicnews.com

The part-time history teacher at Belmont secondary, said teachers are volunteering in shifts, picketing schools as early as 5:30 a.m. Between 75 and 100 teachers have taken days, weeks or a month of time walking the line, standing and sitting in front of a rotating roster of schools including Belmont. This has been strategic, Waterlander said, a move that prevents the Canadian Union of Public Employees workers who normally clean, maintain and complete capital projects at the public schools in summer, from coming to work. “We are out here to apply more pressure. We figure petitions don’t really work – we tried everything else,” he said. “The only way is to financially hit the government. In our district, we have one driveway leading to the school board office and the facilities building behind Belmont. Those people are not able to cross pickets – they can’t go to work.” While the pickets aren’t up at every Sooke School District schools all day, CUPE Local 459 president Jan Peever said they have prevented many custodial staff from clean-

ing and maintaining schools, ready for startup, but that is applying new finishes to gym beyond my control.” If a deal is reached between floors and moving portables to the schools that need the teachers and the provthem. She reiterated their ince, district staff will make every effort to union, which has assess each ratified a deal “We are out school and get with the province already, is here to apply more summer prep not prepared to pressure. We figure work done in time to start the cross picket lines petitions don’t school year, he at any time. said. However, “If our mem- really work – we resurfacing of bers show up at gym floors and a school site and tried everything the moving of there is a picket else.” line up, they go – Paul Waterlander some portables may not happen home,” she said. given the picket“If a line goes up while they are at work, they ing and the late time frame. Betts hopes the labour diswill pack up and go home. We will not cross any picket ruption that began in June doesn’t bleed over into the lines.” Unlike teachers, who are new school year. “We are all teachers, everynot getting paid by their employer while on strike, the one who works in the educaCUPE deal includes a provi- tion system: principals, vicesion allowing for full pay, principals, superintendents, regardless whether members assistant superintendents. work or honour picket lines These are our colleges, so it is difficult to see this hapand leave the jobsite. “Each union has a fair pen,” he said. “We are heardegree of autonomy. They ing negotiations may start will choose to do what they again in early August, so we choose to do, that is what hope we get a negotiated setthey have a right to do,” said tlement before September.” Regardless of where the assistant district superintennegotiations stand, he said, dent Dave Betts. “Personally, I would like schools will be open for regisit if folks could get in and tration starting Aug. 25. alim@vicnews.com clean so the schools can be

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A large commercial vehicle leaking fluid caused a chain reaction of events that led to the full closure of the Trans Canada Highway on Wednesday. Around 8 a.m. West Shore RCMP were alerted that a commercial vehicle had pulled over after leaving a onekilometre slick along the northbound lane of the south portion of Malahat. A marked police vehicle that had pulled over to check on the scene was subsequently struck by a civilian vehicle that slipped on the slick liquid. “At this point we believe it was engine fluid that was leaking from the vehicle, so it was towed, a marked police vehicle was towed, as well as one vehicle that spun out on the highway,” said West Shore RCMP Const. Joanne Harrison. “Thankfully (there were) no injuries.” The Malahat was closed in both directions for approximately 45 minutes. There was no indication that speed or alcohol was a factor in the crash. alim@vicnews.com

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ABOVE: Tsartlip Drum Group members Fraser Smith, left, and Teddy Sampson perform during the Central Saanich Boys and Girls Club groundbreaking ceremony on July 28. LEFT: Shannon Russell, left, president of Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria; executive director Dalyce Dixon, chair of the Boys and Girls Club capital campaign; Peter Baillie and Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson officially break ground for the new Boys and Girls Club clubhouse in Central Saanich. Devon MacKenzie photos

Boys and Girls Club expanding services New clubhouse to be constructed in heart of Brentwood Bay Devon MacKenzie News staff

There’s a facelift coming to the neighbourly Central Saanich Boys and Girls Club. Ceremonial shovels broke ground on Monday for the Central Saanich Boys and Girls Club being built in the heart of Brentwood Bay. The 1,400-square-foot clubhouse will continue to house the various services offered by the club, which has long been accessed by Saanich residents, as well as the chapters on Yates Street in Victoria and Macaulay Street in Esquimalt. “Youth who are closer to Central Saanich than Victoria can certainly access programs like Outdoor Adventure and Youth Leadership,” said Boys and Girls Club director of development and communications Kate Mansell. There will also be a Rogers Learning Centre located there for youth 13 to 19. Students come after school and it’s a place where they can learn, discover and receive academic support, all within the safe, supportive and encouraging environment of the club. “We’ve been a part of the Central Saanich

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community since 1978,” Shannon Russell, president of Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria, said during the ceremony. “This is a very momentous occasion for us and we give our sincerest thanks to all our supporters and to the municipality of Central Saanich for making this a reality.” In May of last year, the Club made a presentation to Central Saanich council during a committee meeting concerning the deterioration of their facility located behind the United Church in Brentwood Bay. The facility was in a state of deterioration and needed major upgrades, which would cost as much or more as it would to build a modest new facility, they said. By June of 2013, Central Saanich staff had outlined four possibilities for a new facility and a fifth was recommended by the Boys and Girls Club. In December of last year, council approved the site at the back end of the library and cultural centre parking lot (municipal land) and this spring they unanimously approved a 25-year licence agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for the land. “I think it was a unanimous agreement that we had to find a permanent home in Central Saanich for the Boys and Girls Club,” said Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson during the ceremony. “We’ve had a long-term relationship with the organization and we’ve gotten to see the benefits of the Boys and Girls Club

through many of the youth that have been a part of the program,” said Bryson. Tsartlip First Nation Elected Chief Don Tom said the Central Saanich Boys and Girls Club has been an integral part of their community as well. “I am so pleased to be here today and be a part of this,” he said, adding the club has benefited many of Tsartlip’s youth by giving them a safe and engaging place to spend time after school and in the evenings. The Boys and Girls Club of Victoria has four locations (Victoria, Esquimalt, Westshore and Central Saanich) and has been serving the Greater Victoria community for over 50 years. Among other programs, it operates a summer camp in Metchosin. “We pride ourselves on developing partnerships with groups in the regions,” said Russell, adding that the organization is embarking on a fundraising initiative to help cover the costs of building the new Brentwood Bay facility. “We’d like to call on the community to step up and donate,” said Peter Baillie, the chair of the fundraising campaign. The clubhouse will be located at the back end of the parking lot of the Brentwood library and cultural centre. For more information on how to donate visit www.bgcvic.org. – with files from Travis Paterson reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Kate Mansell, director of development and communications for the Victoria Boys and Girls Club, addresses guests during the ground-breaking ceremony.

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Residents polled favour amalgamation

The majority of Greater Victoria residents are in favour of amalgamation, according to a new poll sponsored by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Amalgamation Yes, the Victoria Real Estate Board and the Victoria Hotel Association. A total of 84 per cent of those polled say they are “strongly in favour”of amalgamation. The poll, conducted by Angus Reid, surveyed residents on issues relating to governance structures. The results show not only strong support for amalgamation but also having a nonbinding referendum on amalgamation at 89 per cent support. The majority of the region’s municipal councils, however, have already chosen to reject the idea of putting a question on the municipal ballots this fall. Such a referendum question was intended by Amalgamation Yes to gauge resident support for pursuing amalga-

mation further. View Royal is one of the municipalities to have voted against the idea. But its community association recently held a meeting to inform residents about the options and benefits of various forms of amalgamation, should the strategy be taken further regionally.

New boss installed at CFB Esquimalt

CFB Esquimalt has a new “mayor.” Capt. (Navy) Steve Waddell takes over as base commander, replacing Commodore Luc Cassivi. CFB Esquimalt is the second largest base in Canada and home to one of three Naval formations in Canada. It is sometimes called the 14th municipality of Greater Victoria, as such the base commander is occasionally referred to as the mayor. Waddell takes command of CFB Esquimalt following studies at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island

and has led a distinguished career as a ship officer.

Campfires ban in effect throughout region

Campfires have again been banned in the Coastal Fire Centre region, with the exception of the coastal area known as the “fog zone.” The fog zone is a twokilometre-wide strip along the outer coast of Vancouver Island, stretching from Owen Point (near Port Renfrew) north to the tip of Vancouver Island and around to the boundary of the District of Port Hardy. The Coastal Fire Centre is implementing this campfire ban due to increasing temperatures and no precipitation in the forecast. This is the second strong drying period of the summer, with lightning in the forecast through the long weekend. Public assistance is needed to reduce the number of humancaused fires and enable crews to respond to naturally occurring wildfires. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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We’re living in a special place One of the most anticipated long weekends of the year is finally here – B.C. Day. Back in 1974 when a newly minted New Democrat government came to power, Premier Dave Barrett thought it would be a great idea to have a day off and celebrate British Columbia. Good idea, Dave. His first thought was that it should be a day to recognize the thousands of pioneers who made this province great. But it has developed into much more than over the ensuing 40 years. We have, believe it or not, become patriotic – and for good reason. Over the years Canada has been named the best country in the world. Ever wonder how that’s scored? Do you think they look at Winnipeg (nope)? Resolute (not a chance)? Or, God forbid, Toronto and say Canada is pretty special? Not a chance. No, they would have to only consider the West Coast. And yes, they need not go any farther than the West Shore to realize you can’t get better than this – anywhere.

Pass the barf bag Puking penalty. Vomit violation. Upchuck charge. Whatever nickname people choose, cab drivers on the West Shore and elsewhere in Greater Victoria can now charge you extra if you vomit in their car, thanks to new rules announced recently by the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board. The new regulation states that if you upchuck in a taxi, the cabbie can charge you a $75 cleanup fee. The move is being celebrated by local drivers who can be out of pocket for cab cleanup, never mind fares lost while the cleanup is being undertaken. And we can certainly understand their angst. However, we wonder just how easy it will be to collect that $75. One cabbie told us there are different avenues for collection, such as bringing in the police, but will police be all that excited to be the bill collector in such situations? It’s one thing to bring in a regulation. It’s another to actually enforce it.

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A plan to save tax dollars It costs the Greater Victoria Water District more than $40 million a year to treat our drinking water. We are very fortunate to have access to the world’s cleanest water – just turn on the tap and it flows out of sight and down to the sea. Our hands are sanitized, teeth whitened and we may have popped a few pharmaceuticals to correct a dysfunction. It’s all good. In B.C. there are some water bottling companies that use municipal water, bottle it and sell it. Has the Capital Regional District ever considered doing this? Imagine a natural, local renewable resource that might actually help reduce taxes. To take this idea even further, I watch as several local schools have their field sprinkler systems turn on automatically as most Victorians are still sleeping. Thousands of litres of expensive treated water irrigates the school fields. It is an added expense to the school districts’ budgets using treated water and the taxpayer’s pay for it. Yet, we are warned by expensive CRD media ads “to conserve water or a CRD bylaw officer will be at your door.” If the municipalities were to

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agree on building greenhousestyle tertiary plants within their municipalities, the potable water could be used for disbursement to school playgrounds and nearby boulevards. It might reduce the need for some pipeline retrofits and replacement. The greenhouse facilities would attract ecotourists, dignitaries and even a few impoverished local taxpayers. Has this idea been considered as a cost-benefit by Seaterra? I Imagine the Seaterra plan actually trying to save money. It’s been said: “If you can dream it, you can make it happen.” I dream of the day when the water, schools and CRD districts might implement a plan that would combine and reduce taxpayer’s expenses. Could the CRD actually try to save money, or is the CRD only in the business of spending money? Am I only dreaming? Art Bickerton Saanich

Enbridge project not a done deal Re: Dogwood Initiative membership soars in wake of pipeline OK (vicnews.com) I found this story misleading. The writer referred

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several times (including in the headline) to the feds “okaying” or “approving” the Enbridge pipeline. The federal government has not given a simple greenlight or rubber stamp as the writer and the Dogwood Initiative imply in the story, but approval only after Enbridge meets more than 200 conditions, including environmental conditions and receiving the approval of First Nations. These are arduous standards that Enbridge is unlikely to ever meet, and talking about the pipeline like it’s a done deal and construction is imminent is inaccurate and disingenuous. Matthew Dolmage Victoria

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Challenged by one Hellcat of a muscle car Portland, Oregon – Do I take the red key or the black key? The black key limits horsepower to 500. Jaws drop. If you put it in valet mode, rpms are limited to 4,000. Gosh, I really hope I can take the red key… This Matrix-like conundrum is a good one to have. Take the safer route (black key) if you’d rather ease off on harnessing the gargantuan horsepower of the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. It’s the most powerful production Chrysler V8, as well as the most powerful production muscle car to date, so it needs to be treated with respect. But then again, the red key will allow me to tame this muscled feline one shift at a time, whether through the 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. Looks like the decision has been made for me. Red key is sitting pretty in the centre console. And it’s in track mode. Electronic intervention is minimal. I

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21,995

17,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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25,495 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 MINI COOPER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,995

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28,495

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32,995

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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8,698

21,498

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19,998

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2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO LT

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9,995

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16,995

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22,995

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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17,495

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30,995

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12,995

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29,995

17,995

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16,995

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18,495

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22,995

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18,995

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14,995

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21,995

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15,995

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21,995

17,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD F150 XLT

25,495 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 MINI COOPER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,995

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28,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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NO ACCIDENTS! More features not listed are Steering Wheel Audio Controls-Dual Exhaust-LED Interior Lighting-Traction Control -Tire Pressure Montor-One Touch Power Driver Window. Stk #C16362

32,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

8,698

21,498

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19,998

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

9,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,995

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22,995

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD

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17,495

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30,995

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29,995

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2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

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16,995

BC Y! L ON

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2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

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gasoline. International Harvester also did this for 1975 – its final year of pickup production – making all half-ton 100 models 150s, to avoid installing catalytic converters. The final year of the F-100 was 1983 – by which time leaded versus unleaded was a moot point. Then there were two When introduced for 1948, The F-1 was built at all 16 U.S. assembly plants that also built Ford cars. In 1956, with trucks becoming more specialized along with the opening of the Detroit Truck Plant, Ford started consolidating truck production to fewer plants. Beginning in the late 1970s, Ford split its North American assembly groups into car and truck. Today, only two plants build all F-150s globally – the

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Turf Burn tourney raises heart rates, cash for soccer club The Death Hammers grabbed an early lead and never relinquished it, winning the Saanich Fusion FC Turf Burn co-ed soccer tournament ‘A’ final 3-2 over Play Fair and Have Fun. The championship game, played Sunday afternoon under the hot sun on the lower fields at West Shore Parks and Recreation, culminated a three-day event that saw the finalists play seven or eight matches in all. The Death Hammers went 4-0 in the round-robin portion of the tournament, then won three more games in the singleknockout playoff round before Sunday’s ‘A’ final. Play Fair Have Fun also posted a 4-0 round-robin record, but received a first-round playoff bye as the number 1 team overall, meaning they needed just two more wins to advance to the final. Hammers’ goalkeeper Deep Gahunia, who made a number of acrobatic saves in the final, was named the men’s most valuable player, while teammate Sarah Rhodes earned the women’s MVP award. The B division saw winless Power Rangers and VIFL Futsal, who finished 26th and 27th, respectively, out of 30 teams in round robin play, put together three straight wins each to meet in the consolation final. The Power Rangers came away with a 4-1 victory, helped by female MVP Sasja Cross.

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Anthony Estey, centre, of the Death Hammers celebrates scoring a goal in the ‘A’ final with a high-five of teammate Doug de la Mare, while teammate Marlie Philp grins. Men’s MVP was Jeevan Manhas of Futsal. With moneys still being tallied at the Gazette’s press time, the tournament raised close to

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They were in Greenland for a kayaking competition, but James Manke and James Roberts were fortunate to witness some very personal and familial cultural moments along the way. Representing Canada at the National Greenland Kayaking Championships last month, Manke, from Langford, and Ontario resident Roberts medalled in every event they entered. Manke captured international gold in the kayak rolling event, while Roberts won the portage race. Organizers took the unusual step of placing the Canadians in a competitive group with Greenlanders rather than other international paddlers, a challenging situation given the profound language barrier. But any apprehension on the part of the locals soon melted away when the pair’s sincere love for the sport and wish to promote this traditional form of paddling came through, Manke said. “Once they realized we were there with good intentions, they embraced us and it was a good thing,” he said. During one particular shortdistance race, as Manke was paddling between icebergs in waters between 2 C and 3 C, a group of people in a truck on the shoreline got out and started chanting “Ca-na-da, Ca-na-da,” he said. “I sensed they felt some kind of connection between Canada and Greenland. It crosses over between the countries, the kayaking and hunting. I think there’s definitely some kind of connection there.” While the pair had prepared for the physical tasks they’d be facing at the event, the mental aspects were more challenging, he said. The rolling event, in which competitors aim to complete as many of the 35 distinct rolls as possible in a set time frame, was

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(Above) James Manke, left, and Canada teammate James Roberts plant a peck on each cheek of an Inuit woman who the pair treated as a kind of den mother while they were in Greenland competing at the National Greenland Kayaking Championships. Right, Manle raises his arms in victory after receiving his gold medal for rolling. particularly taxing, Manke said. “I was wanting to collect the most points I could get so I definitely skipped some. It was definitely harder than I thought it would be. There’s a level of anxiety that sets in with judges and so many people watching. That’s part of the mental game that some people are really strong at, but I found it was something I was not as strong at.” Performing well under pressure was one thing, but the Canadians were struck by how much the Greenlanders value kayaking as a cultural tradition. Their hope, Manke said, is to inspire the next generation. “When the kids were competing, that’s when people would get the most excited. The whole family would be out watching and the dad would usually be out on the water with them. Whoever won, their mom would be rolling around (in celebration) on the dirt. They want to make a big deal about it for the

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Victoria will celebrate on Monday (Aug. 4) with some of the province’s best musicians, chefs, artists and athletes at St. Ann’s Academy with Celebrate B.C. Day. The Sounds of B.C. stage will be headlined by Juno- and Latin Grammy-winning pop/jazz soloist Alex Cuba. Though born in the Caribbean, Cuba has called B.C. home since 1999. He’ll be sharing the stage with children’s music duo Bobs & LoLo, didgeridoo wizard Shane Philip, blues-rock band The Roper Show, magician Jason Verners, First Nations dance company Le-La-La Dancers and others. Through the B.C. Lens is a showcase of contemporary B.C. film ranging from abstract to documentary, including Salish Oars. The film follows a four-man rowing circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, and will be followed by aYour Q&A with Olympic gold-medalist and University Put of Victoria alumni Adam Kreek, who took part in the expedition. Home in Photographers from around the province Our will exhibit their work alongside a collection of images from Parks Canada in Capture Hands B.C. The best photos will be voted for by attendees, with prizes for the winning reated y was c photographer. B.C. Da provincial Live cooking demonstrations will take place by the in 1974 to ent on the B.C. Eats stage. governm pioneers who r Celebrate B.C. Day is held from noon to 9 u o n ho . built B.C p.m. at St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt St.

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B.C. Day weekend celebrations in the West Shore will have a decidedly homegrown flavour. Former Colwood resident Ken Lavigne headlines a full lineup of ticketed and unticketed events. A partnership between the West Shore Arts Council and Westhills features a talented and varied showcase of the best in entertainment. “It is just a super opportunity to have a small venue to enjoy Ken’s music and learn about new emerging artists in our community with respect to B.C. Day,” said Laura Davis of the West Shore Arts Council. “There is just so many different types of music as well as

municipalities acknowledge that a performance arts centre is a possibility,” Davis said. “(The B.C. Day event) shows the West Shore certainly has the artists to embrace such a project. Most of the artists are from the West Shore and we try to design (events) around our residents.” Lavigne, whose parents still live in Colwood, said

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Team B.C. play helps local lacrosse players crank up skills Juan de Fuca players move from provincials to national play Don Descoteau News staff

The West Shore has become a hotbed for minor lacrosse over the years, with professional players joining the coaching ranks and teams in all age brackets racking up provincial medals. So it should come as no surprise that Juan de Fuca Whaler players have been regularly earning spots on Team B.C., which sends teams annually to the Canadian Lacrosse Association’s national championship tournament. This year the national pee wee, bantam and midget divisions will be contested in Coquitlam and New Westminster from Aug. 4 to 9. Eight Juan de Fuca athletes will compete for B.C. in those categories, including Jacob Obee and Adam Bland in pee wee; Connor Wilson, Brandon McClintick, Ryan Atkinson and Nick Coleman in bantam and Jake Campbell and Jack Kendall in midget. Some have had the experience before and others are suiting up for their province for the first time. Bantam goalie Atkinson is one of the veterans, having made the

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Juan de Fuca Whalers players suiting up for Team B.C. in their respective age groups are Jacob Obee, left, Connor Wilson, Ryan Atkinson, Jake Campbell, Adam Bland, Nic Coleman, Brandon McClintick, and (kneeling) Jack Kendall. They’ll compete at the national championships Aug. 4 to 9 in Coquitlam and New Westminster. 2012 pee wee box team and being picked this year for the under-14 squad in field lacrosse. He feels privileged to be a part of another Team B.C. “The hard work, determination and dedication it takes to earn one of the few spots available to represent your province at a national

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his previous attempt. “I’ve learned a lot from the coaches during the Team B.C. practices,” he says. “It is definitely a really high level of play. I’m really enjoying this experience so far, as it’s making me push myself to my full potential. It’s a challenge which helps me play harder.” Bland, another first-time Team B.C. player, and Wilson, who made the cut in field lacrosse last year, agree that being exposed to different coaches and a high level of players is going to help them down the road with their skills. Wilson says he’s already learning new things and improving his play. Coleman, another U14 team member in field lacrosse this season, likes the fact his hard work has been rewarded with a berth on the team. He looks forward to rubbing shoulders with the best in the country for his age group and hopes to beef up his offensive skills in the process. Campbell, a second-time Team B.C.er, says it’s been a great experience overall. “My coach, Curt Malawsky, who also coaches the Calgary Roughnecks, is very intense yet experienced,” he says. “It’s great to have the opportunity to play on a team with such a high level of coaching. I feel the level of coaching and the caliber of play will motivate me to be the best player I can be.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Lee - 1st Year. Mike and Krista celebrate their first year together, married on August 4th, 2013. âœĽHappy Anniversary to my love and my best friend.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 Applications for Artisans: woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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1Up Single Parent Resource Centre is seeking caring individuals to participate in the Peer Helper for Single Parents volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide resource-focused support for single parents. Training will run once a week from September 18 to November 20 from 12:00-2:30pm..

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Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses to support our Pediatric /Adolescent clients for home care in the Greater Victoria areas. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client specific training and support as required. If you are an RN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Benefits after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380

VOLUNTEERS BRIDGES FOR Women is looking for one or two energetic, organized, professional, and engaging women to lead its silent auction team for its International Womenâ€™s Day luncheon. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. NEED2 IS actively recruiting volunteers to support youth online through its evening Chat sessions. Next training group will begin in October 2014 and takes place over a two-month period, after which new volunteers are asked to commit to one three-hour shift per week for 12 consecutive months. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. PIERCY RESPITE Hotel needs a volunteer to assist senior respite guests participate in activities under the direction of the Recreation Therapist on either Mondays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THRESHOLD HOUSING Society seeking board members. boardchair@thresholdhousing.ca

VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

VARNISHED PREP/serve cart w/cooler for deck/patio $45. Call (250)479-4574.

SMALL DRAFTING Table- 6 drawers, $110. 4 winter pike tires, Hankook, 185/65R14, $225, used 1 season. (250)654-0887.

UNDER $400 WOODS FREEZER- 17cubicâ€™ upright, like new, manual defrost. $350. (778)351-2122.

OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 72â€?x60â€?x24â€?, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Jim at 250656-1151, ext.126.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

FREE BOOKS: Barbara Brennanâ€™s Hands of Light. Spiritual Midwifery (a classic). Call (250)380-8733, Gorge/Tillicum FREE: OLYMPUS iS-1000, working order just needs battery. Call (250)544-4805.

FREE: SMALL DVD player with remote, working condition. Call (250)544-4805.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BALCONY new chairs w/seat covers $20. Fishing rod, tackle $40. 250-388-6725. CORD-LESS EWBANK carpet cleaner w/full bottle of cleaner, $40. (250)656-1238.

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

CORNER CABINET, shelves, glass doors, (250)380-7559.

32â€?l, $75.

DOZEN ASSORTED Bernadine jars & a 1.2L electric kettle, new, $12. (250)383-4578. LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $68. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822.

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

RENTALS

RENT NOW!

On-site mgmnt. Open Daily! 1-888-903-0671 www.realstar.ca

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1350 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? Available September 1. (250)478-7062. LANGFORD- 3 bdrm upper duplex. Fenced yard, W/D. Off-street prkg, centrally located. $1200 water, garbage included. Call 250-478-6552.

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 SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

SUITES, LOWER BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755. COLWOOD 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $900 incl., near bus. NS/NP. 250-380-0700. ESQUIMALT. 2-BDRM near Naden. NS/NP. Partially furn., yard. W/D. Grnd level. Avail now. $875./mo 250-385-3965

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

FREE ITEMS

FREE: SCREEN door and aluminum lawn chairs, you pick up. Call (250)382-9701.

Christie Point Apts 2818-3037 Craigowan Road Renoâ€™d suites: 2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H Pool & canoe rack T/H have w/d hook-ups On a 15 acre peninsula 15 min to downtown

APARTMENT/CONDO

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UNDER $200

VIEW ROYAL Victoriaâ€™s Hidden Gem!

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

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

FUEL/FIREWOOD

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

RENTALS

SIDNEY- 1 bdrm condo â€œThe Landmarkâ€?, overlooking marina, 28â€™ balcony, recently renoâ€™d, walk-in shower, in suite W/D, locker, secure under grd prking. NS/NP. $1050+ utils. Refs reqâ€™d. (250)656-9272. (9am-8pm).

TOASTER OVEN, like new, $20. Call (250)380-9596.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

PERSONAL SERVICES

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

FRIENDLY FRANK Sandals made from tire tread, $10. Workboots,$50.Bodybuild set, $10. (778)265-1615.

2013 CHAIRONEX Scooter, displacement 150cc, 4500 km, 2 helmets, waterproof cover incldâ€™d, $1200. (250)474-4194

Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or e-mail: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator and Loader Operator Full time - 10 mths/yr Competitive rates. Fax or email resume, 604-485-6380 goatgroup@shawcable.com

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Employee BeneďŹ t Package Available!

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–ADĂ– ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ–SHEETSĂ– ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES GIANT PARTIAL ESTATE Garage sale, in the house, Parksville. Tons of quality items and ladyâ€™s clothing S-L. Fabulous home for sale Oceanside $459K. Honda â€˜89 CRX $3500. From Temple Store on Bay, follow signs to 337 Willow. Worth the drive! Saturdays, 9-3 through August. (250)248-2029. LANGFORD- 2649 Deville, (turn off Peatt Rd onto Arncote turn right on Deville) Sat, Aug 2, 8-2pm. Huge Multi-family! SIDNEY- 9617 7th St, Saturday, August 2, 9:30-12noon. Some antiques, household stuff, garden items...

GARAGE SALES All Fun Swap & Shop. Every Sunday (weather permitting), 7am-2pm. 12.00 to sell- 1.00 to buy. No dogs in shopping area. 250-474-4546. www.allfun.bc.ca

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

GLANFORD: 2 bdrm, $900/mo utils incld’d. N/P. Avail. Aug. 1. (250)479-9310. SOOKE, 1 Bdrm + office. Lrg, grnd level. c/w f/p, office, lndry rm, storage. Utilities incl, $850 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed 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. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

SUITES, UPPER LANGFORD. 2-BDRM, main level. W/D. $1200./mo. N/S. indoor cat ok. (250)516-6141. MAYFAIR- 3 bdrms, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Avail. now. Call (250)479-4112.

WANTED TO RENT FEMALE N/S needs 2 bdrm ground level suite in Langford. Call (778)265-1860.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1996 27.5’ Class C Ultrasport motor home. 107,000 km. New microwave & Fantastic fan. Walk around queen bed, clean, good shape. $15,000. Call (250)385-4112.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

MARINE BOATS

AUTO SERVICES

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

$$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

CARS

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

1.800.910.6402

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS FOR YOU! 250.388.3535

1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

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ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

Certified General Accountant/ CPA Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

TAX

250-477-4601

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

CARPENTRY

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

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

CONCRETE & PLACING BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

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

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 DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. Ref’s avail. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING 20% OFF! Mow, PowerRake, Rototill, Hedge Trim, Cleanups Soil/Mulch. 250-479-6495. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design. River rock or patio stones. Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Ref’s avail. 25 yr exp

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair.

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, hauling + more. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

PLASTERING

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

PRESSURE WASHING

HANDYPERSONS ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383. STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

$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

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 ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

MOVING & STORAGE DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors/Ext.

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Residential/Commercial Colour Consulting Downsizing assistance Handy person skills ✱We put the polish on your project!

(778)677-2583.

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

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

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

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

PLUMBING

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 250.388.3535

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, JULY 2013 NEW LISTINGS/TOTAL, JULY 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/ PEAK, JULY 2013

BUYER’S TIP | Consider renting for a while in an area you’re thinking of buying in

Developers look to boost rental market Apartments the new condo buildings for some builders

Lloyd Wansbrough, vice-president of construction and tenant relations for Westridge Landing, stands inside one of the Legacy rental units under construction as part of the project on Wale Road in Colwood. The company is one of several building rental housing on the West Shore rather than owned units.

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The still-expanding population of the West Shore, led by a provinceleading growth rate in Langford, is driving the creation of services and amenities in the area. While the market for single-family homes remains strong, not everyone is quite ready to plonk down their cash and take on a mortgage. Certain developers on the West Shore are well aware of that and as such, are constructing rental buildings to take up the slack among newcomers to the area. Westridge Landing, the Wansbrough family’s 3.86-acre property at Wale and Wilfert roads in Colwood, has been developed in various phases since 2009 when Lee Valley Tools and Eagle Rise Animal Hospital opened up. The current phase is even more ambitious, with a 63-unit rental building called Legacy well underway and a Holiday Inn Express next door also in the works. Lloyd Wansbrough, vice-president of construction and tenant relations for Westridge, says building condos on the sprawling site has been “in the background” for a while, but the idea was shot down when discussed by family members. “I think in building condos, you stick your neck out so much,” he says. “I think we’re a unique company in that we own the land, we’ve

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been here so long and there’s lots of equity here.” Creating one-, two- and threebedroom rental units on top of the ground-floor commercial space made more sense given their company philosophy, he says. “It’s more in our wheelhouse. We want to protect our property and pass it along to our kids,” he says. Wansbrough, a renter who doesn’t want a yard and the extra maintenance of an owned home, figures there will always be a mix of renters and homeowners here. Interestingly, of those who have signed up for suites in the building, many are older adults, he says, pointing to proximity to the Galloping Goose trail, Juan de Fuca rec and

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seniors’ centres and Western (bus) Exchange as advantages. Malcolm Hall, president of Langford-based Daxco Developments, has been in the rental building business since 1990. When his six-storey, 51-unit building The Waverly comes on stream this fall at 594 Goldstream Ave. it’ll give his company six purpose-built rental properties. Another is due to break ground next to The Waverly next year. “Right now it makes sense for people to rent, because property values are falling,” he says, adding the glut of condos for sale here simply makes it unwise to build more. Unlike many traditional building layouts, Hall’s company continues to include family oriented, three-bed-

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room suites in his buildings, as well as smaller configurations. Among other rental projects going up in Langford include a building on Station Road at Jacklin Road and on Hockley Avenue next to the Village Walk West apartments. West Shore Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Craig Sorochan said the area has seen more rental buildings built since the slowdown in condo sales forced developers to rethink their strategies. Having more affordable options for people who aren’t able to buy is another way local municipalities can attract people to the area, he said. “It’s a good fit for people who are commuting out here to work.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, August 1, 2014

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A New Town. A New Way. Now selling at pre-construction prices.

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