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On Tuesday, just minutes after cleaning himself up from responding to a spontaneous combustion fire at Slegg Lumber, Langford Fire Inspector Chris Aubrey’s phone buzzed, followed quickly by station-wide sirens. A grass fire had sparked at the corner of Jacklin and Jenkins roads, keeping Langford Fire Rescue busy after an already swamped long weekend. “It’s been a busy 48 to 72 hours,” Aubrey said. Last Saturday, 10 firefighters hiked 20 minutes into Goldstream Provincial Park with portable extinguishers and water packs to put out an unattended campfire, a job that saw the department call the Ministry of Forests for aid. With no water immediately nearby, it could have been a very dangerous situation if the winds had picked up, Aubrey said. On B.C. Day evening Monday, the fire department received calls from residents on Crystalview Drive reporting smoke behind their homes. The calls were soon echoed by residents on Atkins Road as the

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Langford firefighters hose down hot spots on a grass fire next to Belmont secondary at Jenkins Road that sent smoke wafting through Langford on Tuesday afternoon. smoke spread and the fire kept growing. “From the time we got the call to when we actually got water on it, it had grown from 10 or 15 (feet) by 50 feet to 150 by 500 feet,” said Aubrey. “It was 10 times the size in a matter of minutes.”

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Clockwise from top: A colour guard led by piper Colin Murray kicks off the B.C. Day festivities at Westhills Stadium on Monday; guided by a member of the Westshore Rebels football team, a youngster crunches into a tackling dummy; magician Jordan Blaikie plays a rope trick on a young fan.

Great day for B.C. Day celebrants Thousands attend fourth annual event Angela Cowan News Staff

There was definitely something for everyone at Monday’s B.C. Day celebration and Performing Arts Festival at Westhills Stadium. Two stages were kept busy all day featuring everything from Baroque classical music and the smooth strains of strings, to a musical rendition of kid-favourite The Little Red Hen, to the West Shore Community Concert band filling the stadium and a wide variety of performances from the

Lighthouse Academy of Dance. Some of the most adorable moments of the day were provided by dozens of little ones in attendance who broke into gleeful dancing, in particular one blonde toddler who stomped her feet on the grass along with tap dancers performing to ‘Putting on the Ritz.’ Mascots meandered the field giving out hugs and high fives, and magician Jordan Blaikie amazed and astounded his young audience by making silver dollars jump through handkerchiefs and pulling ropes through flesh and bone. Kids got the chance to throw lacrosse balls around and tackle football dummies with the Victoria Shamrocks and the Westshore

Rebels, respectively, and the minigolf course had many a golfer-intraining concentrating on their putting skills. Overall the day could be considered a great success, said Laura Davis, director with festival coordinator West Shore Arts Council. An estimated 4,500 people turned out for the celebrations, she said, adding that the fourth annual event came off so well, in large part, due to the partnership between Westhills and the Arts Council. “It was not just a sponsorship by either party. Jessica Hargrove (of Westhills) and myself were both in the trenches together,” Davis said. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

Longtime Gazette columnist, award-winning writer, human rights champion and all-around kind human being George E. Mortimore passed away July 29, five days after his 94th birthday. “I picture him at a typewriter or a keyboard, that’s the first image that comes to mind,” says Michael Mortimore of his father. “He wrote morning, noon and night. That was his passion.” Better known as Gem to his readers for the acronym of his initials, Mortimore started his writing career early as a teenager contributing to the Cowichan Leader. For more than seven decades he never stopped putting words to paper until late last year, when age forced him to step back from the keyboard. “He wrote opinion pieces for political think tanks, Readers Digest, for newspapers across Canada,” says Michael, one of Mortimore’s three sons. “He interviewed celebrities, wrote for radio … even when he was in the air force, he wrote for the air force magazine.” From interviewing the Three Stooges to Bob Hope to Canadian hockey icon Tim Horton, there wasn’t anyone Mortimore couldn’t sit down and chat with. “People loved him,” Michael says. “They really did, on a personal level.” Mortimore was passionate about championing human rights and used his literary skills to bring attention to many situations. His film, “Eagles on the River,” made when he was a professor of anthropology at the University of Guelph, explored the lives of the Dokis First Nation. His 52-part series “The Strangers” won a National Newspaper Award in 1958 for its portrayal of the aboriginal expe-

George E. Mortimore rience in Canada. “He was a real champion of native rights long before anyone else cared about them,” Michael says. “He was always advocating for human rights and he was certainly a champion of the economically disadvantaged.” Michael has spent the last few years living with his father and taking care of him in the family’s beloved home on Langford Lake, a house that’s virtually the same as when Michael was less than a year old. “It’s a hundred-year-old house and it’s never had any significant upgrades,” he says. “It’s kind of a part of me.” Michael has no plans to move anytime soon and remembers that his dad loved the spot. “He really loved the house on the lake; the trees, the water.” Above all, Michael remembers his dad as a writer and as a kind and generous person who could talk to anyone about anything. “He was a good listener. My dad was quite the character. He had a full life, a wonderful life. He did follow his passion and I do admire him for that. “My biggest hero in my life was my dad. A lot of people could say that, but it’s true. If more people were like that, we wouldn’t have too many troubles.” Mortimore’s family is planning a memorial service in the upcoming weeks. For more information, please contact Michael at michaelmortimore1@gmail. com. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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Casino seeks level playing field on liquor licence View Royal council supports expanding service to gaming floor Arnold Lim News staff

The View Royal Casino is hoping the third time is the charm. Following two unsuccessful applications to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to allow alcohol consumption on the gaming floor, the West Shore casino is attempting once more to make it happen. “We want to be on a level playing field with other gaming establishments in B.C., that’s why we requested this,” said casino general manager Kwai Lam. “Our guests are accustomed to other properties in B.C. allowing liquor while they are gaming and we want to make sure (they) get the same while in Victoria.” The View Royal casino is the only one on Vancouver Island that does not allow drinking on the gaming floor, Lam said. As part of the process, the LCLB has been canvassing businesses and residents within a half-mile radius of the casino. Today (Aug. 8) is the deadline for offering public input on the application, after which the LCLB

will review comments and feedback before making a decision on the request. Casual players in other casinos are accustomed to walking around the gaming area with a drink and watching their friends and relatives play, Lam said. “They can’t take (drinks) out of the restaurant in Victoria when (they) can in Vancouver, Duncan and Nanaimo.” If the application is approved, View Royal’s licensed capacity of 132 would be increased to 1,147 to include the casino floor and the Penny Lane Bistro and Bar. Operator Great Canadian Casinos is also applying for a patio licence which would bump up serving capacity by another 430. When the casino first opened it was understood that liquor availability would be limited, View Royal Coun. John Rogers said, but recent changes at many other casinos and the success of those programs prompted council to rethink the policy. “Since that time it has been commonplace in the Lower Mainland and Duncan. Not only that, the casino has a fabulous program on alcohol awareness,” Rogers said. “Council doesn’t have a problem with the application at all, in fact there was support from the members.” Lam said all staff, not just servers and bartenders, have Serving

Players gaming at slot machines like these at the View Royal Casino may yet be able to drink while they’re gambling. Operator Great Canadian Casinos is applying for a change to its liquor licence that would allow patrons to consume alcohol outside of the existing lounge area. Black Press files

it Right certification. During peak visitation periods on Friday and Saturday nights the casino sees approximately 500 people on site, he added. The casino’s strong proactive approach to communication with council and West Shore RCMP has

been a factor in resolving issues in the past, Rogers said, and has gone a long way toward garnering support from the township. “(Great Canadian) has been able to prove satisfactorily to members of council the permitted alcohol in other casinos has been well-man-

aged,” he said. “It is now time for View Royal Casino to be on standard with the rest of those in B.C.” There is no timetable for a decision to be made on the application. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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“There’s no reason for a fire to start in an open field like that.” In addition to Goldstream and Crystalview, several other smaller calls kept 30 volunteer firefighters going all weekend long, but the start of the work week doesn’t seem to have slowed their pace at all. Aubrey stressed the need for the public to avoid actions that might cause a fire, given the hot, dry conditions. “We’re no different here,” he said, referring to the widespread and destructive fires raging in the B.C. Interior. “All it takes is one fire to get away and that’s it.” The difference between the Island and the Interior is that lightning is much more rare here, he said, which unfortunately means “most of our fires are human-caused.” Aubrey said that while they’re thankful to the public for quickly reporting smoke and fires, there are still too many people acting carelessly, including those tossing lit cigarette butts aside without regard for the consequences. “We’ve got the driest conditions now since 2003. We really need the public to be extra vigilant.” acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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On July 28, a West Shore RCMP officer arrested two Victoria-area adults on Goldstream Avenue while conducting a traffic stop. Various goods were recovered from the vehicle and the pair are facing charges of possession of stolen property in relation to a series of thefts from vehicles on the Saanich Peninsula, and possession of breaking-and-entering instruments. The suspects are also believed to have been targeting vehicles in Central Saanich. On the morning of the 28th, Sidney-North Saanich RCMP received calls from residents in the Madrona subdivision of North Saanich who had valuables stolen from their vehicles overnight. The bust in Langford prompted the West Shore’s neighbouring detachment to put out a call asking for people in the area who may have lost the items recovered, which included watches and a wakeboard. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Marty Boggs, left, Johnny Regimbal, and Loke Webb of the Deep Sea Gypsies blend rock, blues and rap for a unique style the Belmont alumni call their own.

West Shore’s Gypsies dig deep into creativity Former Belmont schoolmates having fun creating a niche Arnold Lim News staff

The Deep Sea Gypsies are in a genre all their own. Rooted in the hard-driving blues of the ’60s and ’70s, smeared with a dollop of classic rock and topped with a smattering of hip hop and rap, the Deep Sea Gypsies are not your run-of-the-mill rock ‘n’ roll quartet. They don’t want to be, says lead singer Loke Webb. “I grew up listening to a lot of hip hop, and (guitarist) Johnny (Regimbal) grew up listening to a lot of blues. That’s what we did when we first met, so we just put together what we did,” he says. “We feel like we’re doing

something not many people from the Island are doing. If people are looking for that kind of thing … they should come check us out. I think they would be pretty happy with what we are doing.” Fellow Belmont secondary grads Greg Moore on drums and Marty Boggs on bass round out the foursome. Together they’ve recorded two full-length demo albums and an EP in four years of testing the boundaries of their musical styles – and sometimes each others’ patience. “It helps that we’re good friends,” Webb says. “We get into arguments like every band will, but at the end of the day, we were friends before and we will be friends at the end. We’re able to pull that off because ... we were already such good friends (before) and just had fun, it kept it light when we were first doing it. That’s what allowed it just to mesh together.” Their unique, hard-rocking style has impressed Metchosin’s

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Jesse Roper of The Roper Show, who counts himself both a friend and a fan of the up-and-coming band. He first heard them from backstage during a show both were playing. He found himself inching closer and closer to the stage to get a better listen. “I was totally engaged, sat in front of the stage and had no desire to stand up and go anywhere else. Since then I try to make an effort to go see them,” Roper said. “Just really groovy rock ‘n’ roll that jams out really hard.” While he sees a lot of good bands around Victoria, the Gypsies are one of his favourites and he sees a bright future ahead for them. “I think the bigger thing is no one else sounds like the Deep Sea Gypsies. Yes, they are influenced by ’60s rock, but they are really original. It’s nothing that I have heard before,” he said. “I’m hoping next year brings them next

to the main stage at all these festivals. I definitely think they are good enough.” Webb said the band has no preconceived notions of who they are or where they’ll go. They just love what they’re doing. “We’re already at the end goal. That’s the thing with us, we don’t get carried away with expectations because that is a way to let yourself down. It’s just about being able to do what we do now, play shows, travel

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Use your head, butt it out Firefighters appreciate the opportunity to practise their craft. But on the West Shore, like anywhere else, most would ideally rather do so in controlled situations than fight uncontrolled blazes on public or private land. Langford firefighters were kept busy this past week dousing flames in a handful of fires, most of which were determined to have been caused by human carelessness. Fire inspector Chris Aubrey pointed the finger of blame toward careless smokers this week, after fire singed a large patch of dry grass across from the West Shore Town Centre on Jenkins Road near Belmont secondary. As with a fire that burned Monday in the brush behind homes on Crystalview Drive near Atkins Road, firefighters determined it was most likely the result of careless use of fire accelerants. On average, about 40 per cent of forest fires in B.C. are started by humans. This year, about 60 per cent have been, according to figures from the B.C. wildfire management branch. Finding those directly responsible for starting specific fires can be difficult, especially if it takes a little time to ignite and spread. And for certain, there are various actions that lead to fire – firefighters trooped through Goldstream Park last Saturday to find and douse an unattended campfire before it spread. That said, a good place to start is by getting tough on ignorant smokers. The message to “think before you flick” can’t be communicated strongly enough to those who continue to throw their still-smouldering butts wherever they please. Smoking in your car? Last time we checked, every vehicle comes with an ashtray with a buttsnuffer. Walking along a sidewalk somewhere? If you can’t find a public ashtray, stomp on it on the concrete and make sure it’s out. Is singling out smokers during fire season like picking low-hanging fruit? Perhaps. But unlike railing on them simply for mindless littering, it’s a justifiable reason to call for more appropriate behaviour.

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$40 payment admission of failure While there is widespread outrage at the government’s plan to pay parents $40 per school day for each child under the age of 13, when it is thought out in a rational fashion, it is nothing more than a refund for failure of the Liberals to provide the very important service of educating our youth. In fact, if a group of 30 students were put into a room and provided with a private sector tutor at $40 a day per child (totalling $1,200 per day) what would it be called? A private school, of course. It is not often that a government will admit to being a failure, usually trying desperately to blame others for their incompetence. But giving a refund is a sure sign of admitting failure. Sure, the teachers are on strike, but what has the government been doing other than sitting on their hands waiting for some miracle to occur? And where is Honourable MLA Stephanie Cadieux in all of this when all she needs is $4 million to prevent the shutdown of the Victoria Youth Custody Centre? Reversing that decision would bring some semblance of compassion for our wayward youth who happen to be held in custody. Too many elected officials remain silent and seemingly equally useless at governing as they were elected to do. Our youth have suffered long enough under the current Liberal government.

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The arrogance of a party too long in power seems quite apparent in so many current government initiatives. It is truly time for change and I expect and hope that the prediction of a landslide NDP victory in the last election will in fact happen in the next provincial election. Enough of a useless and harmful government. Bruce Morrison Colwood

Residential area plagued by speeders The village of Goldstream faces an increasing menace, as the Humpback Road ‘racetrack’ is used as a shortcut from Sooke Road to the Trans-Canada Highway and vice versa. There are many elderly retired people with walkers, babies in prams, youngsters on skateboards, many dogs being walked, all negotiating rows of huge pines in this village. Yet there are young maniacs and old, trucks by the dozen, many chatting on cellphones as they fish-tail in front of Ma Miller’s Pub, accelerating southward past the 30 kilometre an hour sign, or racing north to the stop sign at Sooke Lake Road, most going through without a complete stop. The community bus stops for an average of 10 seconds at Ma Miller’s, yet impatient idiots kick up

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David McMillan shows off the grilled chicken that won him last year’s title of best griller in Canada for Nando’s Chicken. McMillan, who won this year’s regional grill-off last month, flies to Toronto next week to defend his national title.

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Next week David McMillan flies to Toronto to defend his title as best griller in Canada for Nando’s restaurants. The 22-year-old head griller for the Langford Nando’s won the Canadawide competition last year for his expert grilling and presentation of the eatery’s signature dish – peri-peri chicken – and travelled to Australia to compete against grillers from around the world. “It was pretty badass to call myself the best griller in Canada,” he says of Photo by Micaela Smith the whole experience. “My brother second at the nationals, he’ll be flown to the U.K. thinks it’s the best thing. He’s always saying at the beginning of October for another shot at ‘you’ve got to try his grilled chicken!’” the company’s world title. He’s excited, but says McMillan says the trip to Australia was a he’s not stressing about winning international great experience. “They’re all just one big happy fame. family.” “As long as I win Canada!” he says, laughing. Competitors are judged on everything from acowan@goldstreamgazette.com the grill marks on the chicken, plating, method of basting and overall appearance. “It’s the art of the grilling,” says Micaela Smith, patrao (general manager) for Langford Nando’s. the THE “The attention to detail is extreme. It was the RESTAURANT and attention to detail Take Out or Eat In Menu Restaurant and enjoy a that won (McMillan) Lunch, or Daily Lunch & Dinner Buffet An Invitation Breakfast, nationals last year.” Dinner Entrée Combination Dinners for 1 to 8 From an Old Friend The defending Seafood and Deluxe Dishes champ admits he’s Licenced Premises been thinking about Open 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily how to better his game Free Home Delivery with min. $20 order for the upcoming Present this coupon when you buy dinner or lunch and get a second of equal of lesser value FOR ONLY $2.00. This coupon may only be used with a minimum of two beverages (need not be alcoholic). Present coupon at time of ordering. competition. “I’ve tried Cannot be combined with any other offer. Maximum 3 coupons per group or table. 90 Gorge Rd. West Not valid at JBI Pub on Sundays between 3:30-8:00pm. EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2014 to tighten it a little.” 250.384.7151 270 Government Street 250-385-5564 If he wins or finishes

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A group of West Shore-based players who have come through minor soccer together and tasted success this season with the Victoria Highlanders women’s reserves have grown together in more ways than one. Midfielder Jenna Brown and defenders Lindsay Hargreaves and Claire Joyce, Juan de Fuca soccer club teammates since they were 10, and midfielder Brooklyn Mayoh, a teammate for the past few years, have put in the long hours of training and know what it takes to get better on the field. They’ve had each other to bounce things off, especially on the soccer road trips together. This tight-knit foursome, each of whom has another year of high school left, played key roles as the Highlanders captured the Pacific Coast Soccer League title with nine wins and two ties in 12 matches, and reached the playoff final before suffering a narrow 2-1 loss to Penticton. “It’s a rare and amazing experience to grow up with a group of girls that, after years of friendship and sport, still have the drive and passion to push each

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other and ourselves to new heights,” says Hargreaves. The rangy defender, who will attend the University of Nebraska on a soccer scholarship in 2015, considers herself lucky to have experienced the highs and lows with her buddies over the years. “Our success this year can only be a product of the hard work of everyone involved with the program, from coaches to managers to players, and the chemistry that everyone on our team has built throughout the years we have spent together.” The Highlanders were the youngest team in the reserve women’s division, playing against teams stocked largely with college age players, said head coach Dave Dew. The foursome helped create a team chemistry that

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24,898

17,995

VANCOUVER ISLAND ONLY! A/C, Leather, 17” Alloy, Power Adjust Pedals, Power Sunroof, Power Seats, Traction Control, Heated Seats, Cruise, Park Assist, Compass/Temp, 60/40 Rear Seat Split, 12 V Power Outlet. Stk #X16387

2009 MINI COOPER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ND ISLANLY! O

BC Y! L ON

BC ONLY! ALL NEW TIRES, NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS! Stk #X16250

Smart new 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine, 6-spd automatic, the best hwy fuel economy of any V6 in the class - 25 mpg, 290 HP - the most of any V6 in the class, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) adding extra precision and fuel efficiency or power output as conditions demand. Stk #Z16332

BC ONLY! 4 new tires and machined front rotors. Stk #D16338

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

12,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO LT

BC ONLY! New tires, brakes and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Paddle Shifters Pioneer Stereo with touch screen and back up camera Sunroof - Traction Control - Bluetooth. Stk #V16375

Machined front rotors. Stk #T16255

9,995

15,998

BC Y! L ON

2010 FORD FOCUS SES

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

BC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof, Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17,995

BC Y! L ON

29,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Third door on the passenger side for easier access to back seat. Navigation, back up camera, steering wheel controls, hands free phone, USB and more! Stk #C16394

BC ONLY! New battery and spark plugs. Stk #V16333

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD E250

2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT

BC Y! L ON

15,898

8,998

2008 MINI COOPER S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save you the loss in buying new! Come find out! Stk #D16085

This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

32,798

16,995

14,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 MAZDA MAZDA3

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

27,998

15,995

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Vehicle Start - Power heated exterior mirrors - Cruise Control - 1.4L 4CYL Turbocharged - 16” Steel Wheels - Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Backup Camera - Steering Wheel Audio Controls - Climate Control Bluetooth - USB Port - XM Satellite - 7” Color Touch Screen - Oil Pan Heater Front Bucket Seats. Stk #K16263

23,995

Stk #D16350

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

18,495

This local BC Titan has a 6” Pro Comp lift kit professionally installed by Westshore Spring a nd 4X4, rides on 35 inch Toyo Open Country Xtreme tires and aftermarket rims, chrome running boards, bull bar and fender flares. Don’t like listening to the radio, the Flowmaster Exhaust will make you smile when you hear the power of the 5.6L V8. Don’t let this one fall through your fingers. Stk #D16235

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

BC Y! L ON

16,798

18,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

22,995

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! This vehicle is practically brand new! Stk #C16027

This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088

2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4X

2012 FORD F150 XLT Super crew, 6.5’ bed, AWD, BC Only. Accident free! New windshield, new rear brakes and machined rotors all around! Stk #F16305

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265

29,998

15,995

Stk #V16325

2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 BMW 323I

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

15,898

19,998

16,498

3.99%

This is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look has transcended this car from a flower power vehicle to a somewhat of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks! You have to see this car! Stk #D16209

BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires. Stk #S16163

2013 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

Built on the strongest frame in the class, F-150 is specifically engineered to excel at cargo hauling. Flat load floor, rigid structure, minimized frame flex, stable hauling. Stk #D15433A

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS!

2009 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD F150 XL

NO NTS! DE CCI

D AW

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FROM

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 • TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT! • MORE THAN 500 CARS TO CHOOSE FROM

7,998

21,498

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

RATES

Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections On All Our Vehicles

Sunroof, alloy, AWD Stk #F16183

19th

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

BC ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise - Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. Stk #D16076

18th

Best City

of the

2014

9,995

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

Best City

of the

R YEA

BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C. Stk #D16048

VICTORIA NEWS

2013

BC Y! L ON

17th

Best City

of the

Voted

R YEA

2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

2012

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16th

Best City

of the

R YEA

BC Y! L ON

21,698

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

2011

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Best City

of the

R YEA

6,995

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945

Voted

2010

This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

NO NTS! DE CCI

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LTD

ACCIDENT FREE! New rotors and battery! A/C - Leather - Heated Seats Power Sunroof - Steering Wheel Controls 12V Power Outlet. Stk #T16409

14,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

BC ONLY! 12V Power, 60/40 Split Rear Seats, A/C, Alarm, Bluetooth, Bucket Seats, Back Seat Center Arm Rest, Center Console Storage, Compass/Temp, Cruise,Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Heated Front Seats, Power Adjustable Seats, Locks, Windows, Side Mirrors, Power Trunk Latch, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Cont., Trip Comp., USB Port. Stk #D16381

16,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

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BR HY

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15,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD

D AW

B.C. ONLY! Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power! Stk #C16139

BC Y! L ON

Classy, sporty and super clean!! This is one you don’t want to miss out on!! Stk #D16290

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT ACCIDENT FREE! Remote start, Uconnect Voice Command, dual zone A/C, 8.4” touch screen, backup camera, Sirius XM, 2nd row overhead 9” video screen. Stk #V16301

NO NTS! DE CCI

2013 NISSAN XTERRA X/S/PRO-4X

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS LTD Vancouver Island owned with great gas mileage!

BC Only, Accident Free, 4WD, roof rack, Alloys.

Stk #D16114A

NO NTS! DE CCI

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE!A/C - Cruise Control - 4 New tires - Pwr Windows, locks, mirrors - AM/FM Radio. Stk #C16393

26,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

NO NTS! DE CCI

22,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 TOYOTA VENZA BC ONLY! New Steering Column - 20” Alloy A/C - Traction Control Power adjustable driver seat Power Mirrors. Stk #F16356

21,995

NO NTS! DE CCI

2013 TOYOTA VENZA LE/XLE/LIMITED

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

30,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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29,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 KIA SPORTAGE

2012 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R

NO NTS! DE CCI

12,995 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

2012 HONDA CIVIC DX Accident free, Sporty and Economical.

Stk #F16342

15,398

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 DODGE DART SXT BC ONLY! NO ACCIDENTS! Manual Transmission Sunroof. Stk #X16359

NO NTS! DE CCI

2012 FORD F150 XLT BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! A/C, Cruise Control , Handsfree Phone, Boxliner, Compass/Temp Guage, 17” Alloy, AUX, 12V Power Outlet, 60/40 Back Seat Split, Seats 6. Stk #F16361

18,995

30,898

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT

BC ONLY! 2 New Front Tires! A/C - Leather Handsfree Phone - Steering Wheel Controls - 16” Alloy - Power Adjustable Mirrors. Stk #D16306

24,898

17,995

2009 MINI COOPER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ND ISLANLY! O

BC Y! L ON

BC ONLY! ALL NEW TIRES, NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS! Stk #X16250

BC ONLY! 4 new tires and machined front rotors. Stk #D16338

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

12,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO LT

BC ONLY! New tires, brakes and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Paddle Shifters Pioneer Stereo with touch screen and back up camera Sunroof - Traction Control - Bluetooth. Stk #V16375

Machined front rotors. Stk #T16255

9,995

15,998

BC Y! L ON

2010 FORD FOCUS SES

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

BC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof, Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17,995

BC Y! L ON

29,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ONLY! New battery and spark plugs. Stk #V16333

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD E250

2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT

BC Y! L ON

15,898

8,998

2008 MINI COOPER S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save you the loss in buying new! Come find out! Stk #D16085

This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

32,798

16,995

14,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 MAZDA MAZDA3

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

27,998

15,995

23,995

Stk #D16350

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

18,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

BC Y! L ON

16,798

18,498

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

22,995

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! This vehicle is practically brand new! Stk #C16027

This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088

2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4X

2012 FORD F150 XLT Super crew, 6.5’ bed, AWD, BC Only. Accident free! New windshield, new rear brakes and machined rotors all around! Stk #F16305

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265

29,998

15,995

Stk #V16325

2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 BMW 323I

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

15,898

19,998

16,498

3.99%

This is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look has transcended this car from a flower power vehicle to a somewhat of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks! You have to see this car! Stk #D16209

BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires. Stk #S16163

2013 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

Built on the strongest frame in the class, F-150 is specifically engineered to excel at cargo hauling. Flat load floor, rigid structure, minimized frame flex, stable hauling. Stk #D15433A

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS!

2009 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD F150 XL

NO NTS! DE CCI

D AW

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FROM

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 • TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT! • MORE THAN 500 CARS TO CHOOSE FROM

7,998

21,498

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

RATES

Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections On All Our Vehicles

Sunroof, alloy, AWD Stk #F16183

19th

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

BC ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise - Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. Stk #D16076

18th

Best City

of the

2014

9,995

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

Best City

of the

R YEA

BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C. Stk #D16048

VICTORIA NEWS

2013

BC Y! L ON

17th

Best City

of the

Voted

R YEA

2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

2012

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16th

Best City

of the

R YEA

BC Y! L ON

21,698

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

2011

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Best City

of the

R YEA

6,995

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945

Voted

2010

This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

NO NTS! DE CCI

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LTD

ACCIDENT FREE! New rotors and battery! A/C - Leather - Heated Seats Power Sunroof - Steering Wheel Controls 12V Power Outlet. Stk #T16409

14,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO NTS! DE CCI

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

16,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

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89,990 ,990

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Loaded, every option, leather,sunroof, sunroof,low leather, low kms, kms., local local car, car, immaculate immaculateshape. shape. 14-4111A 14-4111A

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04 MAZDA 3 08 CHEVROLET GT SEDAN COBALT

Only 17,000 kms! 4x4, BC leather, vehicle, the Loaded, perfect vehicle for sunroof, all thefamily. bells the outdoors and whistles. 14-4463A A6500

14,996 19 ,990

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15,275 10,912 27 ,576

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12,662 29 ,990

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Low, low kms, AWD, local BCAWD, car, loaded with all the CVT transmission, bellssunroof, and whistles. dual nicely equipped.

99,136 ,990

08 NISSAN 13 NISSAN ALTIMA PRO V 4XSL

navigation, 8Loaded, passenger, loaded, extra tires, no major AWD, leather, rear accidents, great price DVD and much more! Was $16,990 point!! $ 14-2384B 13-5213B

6,990 9,979

03 NISSAN 03 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE MAXIMA GLE Loaded, every option,

06 TOYOTA 06 FORD FOCUS COROLLA LE SES ZX4 Rare, leather,

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Super low kms, greatcar, value. local 5-speed, Sport Edition.

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16,990 21 ,892

$$ Now Now

The 2011 Chevrolet AWD Cruze Eco is the most Local, no accidents, fuel efficient combination great value! that GM makes in this model. 14-4176A JN1951B

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19,488 15 ,311 10,912

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Care providers gear for September strike Provision of care in schools could get dicey if no deal reached with teachers Angela Cowan News Staff

As August marches on with sunshine and heat, parents would normally be starting to eye back-to-school sales and new backpacks. Unless serious progress is made on the B.C. teachers’ dispute with the province, and soon, students’ summer holidays may be extended a lot further than expected. “Lots of people I’ve talked to have already said they’re anticipating the teachers won’t be back until October,” said Lucy-Ann Smith, owner and operator of Happy Campers Childcare. Happy Campers has 12 centres all through Greater Victoria and takes care of 450 to 500 children each day. Most out-of-school care centres will continue with what they call “strike camps,” said Smith, something they started in June when the teachers’ strike first took effect. Strike camps offer full-day care for parents who have to work and although the government has promised to subsidize parents with $40 per day for each child under-13 to help cover the extra costs, the allowance isn’t going to fix all the headaches parents have been dealing with. A lot of care centres hire university students for the summer’s influx of kids, said Smith, and come September, they all go back to school. Centres could be left

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Some care facilities working with school-aged children will be offering all-day “strike camps” if the teachers’ strike is not resolved by September. short-staffed and ill-equipped to handle the higher demands for care. That’s the case with the View Royal Out of School Care Society, said operations manager Leeann Lindberg. “Most of our staff are university students,” she said. “It’s a matter of seeing if we have enough staff.” Lindberg said they’re in a particularly sticky situation, because even though they’re not attached to View Royal elementary, the care centre and pre-school is still on the school grounds. “If the union doesn’t picket the parking lot, then we’re able to stay open,” said LindENS! SCRE JUST N A E TH MOR

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berg. But even though the union has been “really good” about letting the centre stay open, the centre still rents a classroom from the school that would be off-limits should the strike continue. “It’s going to limit the number of children that can attend with us,” Lindberg said. From staffing challenges and extra costs to scheduling full-day care, to the potential for lost income and the disruption to students, parents and care centres have been hit hard by the teachers’ strike. And if the rumour mill is true, come September, there may still be a ways to go. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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I wish I had more time to read, but it takes me awhile to get through a book these days. I just finished Water for Elephants and am looking forward to reading the final book in Ken Follett’s Trilogy Series, Edge of Eternity. My youngest daughter won’t sit still for a whole book yet, but my oldest loves Dr. Seuss and Robert Munsch. We also make the library a part of our regular routine, which means we always have new books to read. Current favourites are Owl Babies and The Deep Deep Puddle.

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Negotiators for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and school districts are meeting today (Aug. 8) for the first time since schools were shuttered by a strike in late June, and Education Minister Peter Fassbender expects new proposals from both sides. Fassbender said Tuesday it’s the first meeting of full bargaining teams in more than a month, and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association has some “new concepts” to bring to the discussion. “We’ve already demonstrated our willingness to move on some key elements,” he said. “We need to see the same from the BCTF. They’ve indicated they’re willing to do that.” He wouldn’t comment on the new

proposals, except to reiterate that the BCTF’s position on benefits and other compensation is not in the “affordability zone” established by other public sector union agreements. If the strike shuts schools again in September, the government plans to use the savings to compensate parents $40 a day for each child under 13 in public school, to assist with daycare or tutoring costs. Fassbender said there would be no conditions attached to the payout. “My hope is that there isn’t a nickel available as of September, because schools are operating, teachers are back in the classroom, students are there and there is no further disruption,” he said. The B.C. School Trustees’ Association

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PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT 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

HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ€™ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

REGISTERED NURSES

COURT BAILIFF Sale. The assets of TRIGON TRUCKING LTD. pursuant to a Federal Court Writ of Seizure and Sale CaterPillar 330 Log Loader(s) and moreâ€Ś Saturday - 9 August 2014 at 1100 Hours (PDT). For more info, visit www.jeffersonsauctioneering. com or telephone (250) 9512246 or 1-877-716-1177.

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

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BALCONY new chairs w/seat covers $15. Fishing rod, tackle $35. 250-388-6725.

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

BOX OF materials, $19. Box of sewing stuff, $10. Small freezer, $70. (778)265-1615. CLASSIC PENTAX MZ-7 camera, 35-80mm lens, uses film, $99. (250)383-4506. LEATHER SOFA- dark green, good condition. $50. Call (778)433-4337. LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $66. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822. NEW 16â€? early American crystal bowl + dispenser, $35. Call (250)477-5798. NEW: 2 sleeping bags, $20 ea. 2 stacking coolers, $20. 1 folding camp table, $15. Call (250)652-3606. STIHL FS 45 gas string trimmer, used sparingly, $75. (250)656-9272.

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

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALES COLWOOD. SAT. Aug. 9th, 8am-3pm. Misc items. 602B Kildew Road, park on street.

Employee BeneďŹ t Package Available!

NELSONâ€™S Glass Ltd., located in the sunny North Okanagan Valley, is looking for a full time ticketed auto glass installer. Drivers license is required and glazing experience is an asset. Email inquiries/resume to nelsonsglass@telus.net

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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.

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

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LANGFORD- 1005 Sandalwood Court, Sat, Aug 10, 9-3. Variety of power tools, hand tools and garden tools, household goods, toys. No Early Birds! 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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

METCHOSIN. SAT & SUN, Aug 9 & 10, 10am-4pm. Tools, quilting supplies & misc. household. 3851 Branson Rd.

SELL OLD STUFF! 250.388.3535

GARAGE SALES

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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HOUSES FOR SALE

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER CADBORO BAY- Queenswood. 5 bdrm character home, newly reno’d. Municipal assessment, $627,000. Call to view: (250)888-0609.

Strictly Strata Management oneflatfee.ca 250-588-4019 or strictlystrata@gmail.com

BUYING OR SELLING? Classiﬁed ads are inexpensive and work hard!

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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 ROYAL OAK: Near Commonwealth Pool, 1 bdrm condo, hardwood floors, appl’s, prkg. Refs. $950. (250)216-5090.

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HOMES FOR RENT

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$50 to $1000

ALBERT HEAD Lagoon. 2bdrm + den, 1.5 baths, F/P. $1600. + utils. (250)383-8344.

Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

SPECTACULAR low bank waterfront North West Bay with private pebble beach. Furnished cedar post and beam, 1/2 acre, three bedrooms, 2 bath plus a loft. D/w, w/d, f/p. Sept 1. Lease required. No smoking, no pets. $1500. 604924-8068

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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.

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.

MAYFAIR- 3 bdrms, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Avail. now. Call (250)479-4112.

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

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

COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1350 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? Available September 1. (250)478-7062.

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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

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

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ELECTRICAL

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

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

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

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

PAINTING

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

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY 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.

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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 BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, hauling + more. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

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

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

20% OFF! Mow, PowerRake, Rototill, Hedge Trim, Cleanups Soil/Mulch. 250-479-6495.

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

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

GARDENING

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

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

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

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

ELECTRICAL

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

FURNITURE REFINISHING

(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

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

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

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

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

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

(778)677-2583.

PRESSURE WASHING 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.

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

NEEDS mine.

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

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

PLASTERING

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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Friday, August August 8, 8, 2014 2014 -- GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE Friday,

HomeFinder Find a place to call home

Q: HOW MUCH RENTAL INCOME CAN BE USED WHEN APPLYING FOR A MORTGAGE? Since 2010, lenders using the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to guarantee mortgages use only 50 per cent of expected rental income when qualifying buyers who put less than 20 per cent down on a home purchase. However, CMHC is not the only company that guarantees mortgages for lenders. Other sources, such as Genworth Canada, guarantee up to 80 per cent of the rental revenue, depending on the lender, according to Realtor Darren Day. While it always pays to shop around for mortgage rates and terms, it’s also important to know your options as a borrower, he says, especially if you’re a first-time buyer who’s trying to break into the housing market. Do you have a home-buying or selling story to share? Email editor@ goldstreamgazette.com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Christine Scott at: cscott@ goldstreamgazette.com or Shelley Westwood at swestwood@ goldstreamgazette.com

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Still a suite time to become a landlord Homes with rental space offer buyers financial advantage Don Descoteau News staff

On the West Shore when you hear the phrase secondary suite, it’s usually attached to the words “mortgage helper.” The presence of suites in new and established homes continues to be an attractive selling feature for buyers and those selling such houses, in combination with the relative lower prices compared to properties closer to Victoria. Darren Day with ReMax Camosun points out that for every $450 of rent one receives, it’s worth roughly $100,000 of borrowed money at today’s interest rates. “Let’s say you’re looking at a home priced at $500,000 to $600,000 that has a suite. When you factor in what you’re getting for the rent, it’s like paying $350,000 for the house,” he says. “Houses with suites are way more attractive to buyers because of that.” New-home developers continue to target buyers looking for a little more house than they might otherwise be able to afford, but willing to take on the landlord’s role. Mike Holmes, managing broker for Pemberton Holmes Realty West Shore, says some people buy a home with a suite and take over the space, while others choose to live in the suite and rent the larger space. “At the end of the day it’s about

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The options for rental suites around the West Shore are many. This recently sold home in Westhills features a two-bedroom carriage house suite (right) to the rear of the home. the income potential,” he says. On the West Shore, as with heavily populated Saanich and Victoria, there are also many older homes with suites. Most municipalities have largely ignored their presence and continue to do so unless complaints about parking or noise prompt them to take action. On the other hand, municipal encouragement to construct building-code friendly secondary suites is a relatively new concept, meant to promote density and affordable housing. Compared to the previous generation of in-home suites – which buyers should include on

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any pre-offer home inspection list – suites created as part of new homes’ design provide more added value, Holmes says. “A legal suite is worth more than an illegal suite,” he says. Then again, he says, “Older homes with suites, if they’re planned well and constructed well, they have additional value over those without a suite.” When it comes to building legal suites, Westhills offers a variety of options for would-be landlords. The massive Langford subdivision has given buyers other choices on top of the traditional upstairs/downstairs format, from separated two-

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bedroom carriage homes to onelevel separated suites with an alley entrance that sit behind the main house, designed for older family members or people with mobility issues. “From Westhills’ perspective, suites address the issue of housing affordability and flexibility in terms of family structure,” says marketing director Rohan Rupf. “In terms of affordability, it acts as a mortgage helper so that a family could get into a home with three or four bedrooms and have a tenant, however, they can still afford to pay for it.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, August 8, 2014

OPEN HOUSES AUGUST 8 TO 13, 2014

more details in Real Estate Victoria, available FREE on news stands now VICTORIA 107-75 Songhees, $699,000

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald, 250-479-3333 210-1715 Richmond Ave., $349,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124 311-1619 Morrison St.

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033 402-1342 Hillside Ave., $179,888

Saturday 2:45-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242 2830 Irma St., From $499,800

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181

404-1715 Richmond Ave., $309,000

733A Humboldt / 200 Douglas St.

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715 1003-520 Douglas St., $369,900

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Paul Askew, 250-380-8824

207-827 Fairfield Rd., $315,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Robyn Hamilton, 250-384-8124

OAK BAY 1162 Hampshire Rd., $997,500

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Dave O’Byrne, 250-361-6213 3559 Kelsey Place, $689,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301

2086 Penzance, $649,900

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty John West, 250-385-2033

108-1715 Richmond Ave., $309,900

408-2095 Oak Bay Ave, $194,900

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson, 250-385-2033 201-1204 Fairfield Rd., $429,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-213-6014

#105-2345 Cedar Hill Cross Road, $529,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301

404-1024 Fairfield Rd., $255,000

3445 Cadboro Bay Rd, $875,000

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

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301

VIEW ROYAL 76-14 Erskine Lane, $379,900

Saturday 11-12:30 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242 92 Parsons Rd., $1,099,000

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

ESQUIMALT

5336 Sayward Hill, $749,900

Saturday 2-3:30 RE/MAX Camosun Karen Scott, 778-426-0834

1577 Longacre, $599,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422 1867 Forrester St., $529,888

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gunnar Stephenson, 250-384-8124

103-1505 Church Ave., $175,000

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

109-3215 Alder St., $174,900

Saturday 3-5 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Paul Holland, 250-592-4422 303-1009 McKenzie Ave, $219,000

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Rod Hay, 250-661-5448

SAANICH PENINSULA #6-7701 Central Saanich Road, $174,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353 1976 Brackman Way, from $399,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

1390 Treebank Rd., $925,000

6-3696 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., $425,000

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Wendy Thompson, 250-479-3333

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-744-8772

1008 Highrock Ave., $659,000

3731 Blenkinsop Road, $515,000

5-5156 Cordova Bay, $419,900

8017 Polo Park Cres., $619,000

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-3:30 Newport Realty Jordy Harris, 250-385-2033

Midtown Park, From $299,999

8770 Pender Park Drive, $899,900

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

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

8-896 Admirals Rd., $424,900

1711 Feltham Road, $679,000

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-744-8772

9-896 Admirals Rd., $375,000

8548 Tribune Terr., $799,000

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

SAANICH ˜EAST

305-1025 Inverness Rd., $159,000

Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921 4034 Century, $589,000

Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Rod Hay, 250-661-5448

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422 4942 Cordova Bay, $839,000

1711 Feltham Rd., $679,000

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

Daily 12-4 RE/MAX Camosun Peter Lindsay, 250-744-3301

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

SAANICH WEST

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

330 Goward Road, $699,900

Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Jonas Solberg 250 479-3333

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Patty Mack, 250-478-9600

912-2829 Arbutus Road, $559,000

207-651 Jolly Pl., $189,900

Saturday 1:30-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mary Beaumont, 250-889-2233

Saturday 1-2:30 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

3835 Hobbs St., $715,000

207-3133 Tillicum Road, $224,900

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bill Macdonald, 250-361-7997

10290 Tsaykum Road, $669,000

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jacqui Thompson, 250-886-8191

10464 Resthaven Dr., $535,000

128-7701 Central Saanich Rd., $179,500

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

2-2321 Island View Rd, $388,900

Saturday & Sunday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

203-2779 Stautw Rd., Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

HIGHLANDS 2004 Hawkins Pl., $549,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

WEST SHORE 3279 Anchorage Ave., $875,000

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lynne Sager, 250-744-3301

3707 Ridge Pond Dr., $699,900

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448 1014 Gala Court, $429,900

Daily 1-5 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 768 Danby Pl., $599,900

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448 2655 Sooke Rd., from $219,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

5-614 Granrose, $599,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

3342 Langrish Mews, $420,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

SOOKE #9-2615 Otter Point Rd, $73,000

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

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Friday, August 8, 2014 - GOLDSTREAM

Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant. To apply or learn more, visit www.bchousing.org/HAFI You can also contact BC Housing: Phone: 604-433-2218 Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756

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HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced. “The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small. I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.” Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

LOCALLY FOR HAFI OVERad50 YEARS BC Housing 14-003 Homeowner Protection OfficeOWNED AND OPERATED Black Press comunity papers Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Position: Seniors section (if available) or Forward News Insertion date(s): various: July 22 - Aug 8, 2014BCH HAFI proof 1, July 16, 2014

“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.” Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home. The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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What a difference a Day makes ® CALL NOW! 2 BR Legal Suite $629,900

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Truly one of the finest acreages I have seen in Victoria in years. Enjoy snow capped Olympic Mtn views, twinkling lights of Bear Mountain sparkle in the distance. Fall in love with this 3 acre private estate with over $250k invested in new landscaping, rock walls, interlocking brick patios, outdoor fireplace for entertaining and much more. This custom home boasts wrap around decks, hardwood floors throughout, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, generous sized dining and family room, vaulted ceilings, LR with feature rock gas FP. Meander upstairs to your master bdrm with spa inspire ensuite, 2 more bedrooms or den. New 2 car garage with work shop and only minutes to Langford, world class shopping and much more. Rare find indeed, a must see!

CALL NOW! Royal Bay $429,900

Immediate possession available. Huge .32 Acre property. Excellent location on Hatley Drive in Colwood is your bright and spacious family home on large level lot, only steps to the Esquimalt lagoon, great schools, Royal Roads University, Royal Bay and all amenities. Enjoy three bedrooms on the main floor, hardwood floors throughout, kitchen with eating area leading to deck overlooking your large fenced rear yard. There is a full basement with 4th bedroom, rec room, plus unfinished area with suite potential. Bonus great home based business with salon or would make a great daycare, many updates throughout, RV parking too. No small lot subdivision here, plenty of parking, poossible development potential down the road, super buy, call now!

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Lakefront $998,800

Westhills $429,900

Best waterfront property found on the Westshore today. Imagine your 3000 sqft home completely remodeled inside and out with spectacular views and fully landscaped grounds with private wharf, ideal for swimming and summer entertaining. From the gourmet kitchen with granite co untertops to the solid hardwood floors throughout, LR with feature FP and high vaulted ceilings, huge windows, sun drenched deck, this home is sure to please, The master is spacious with ensuite boasting oversize solid glass shower, deep soaker tub and tile floors and 2 more BR to finish off the main floor. You must meander downstairs to your fully finished lower level with family room, Rec rm, full bath, sauna and much more, rare find indeed call now!

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Live in one of the Westshores hottest developments. Westhills is a master planned community offering new homes ideal for buyers of all ages with world class shopping, schools, recreation centers, new aquatic centre on the way and much more. Imagine this 4 BR, 3 bath home boasting gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, custom lighting, Great room with 9 foot ceilings, large sundrenched deck overlooking landscaped, level and private backyard. The Walkout lower-level boasts master with walk-in closet and full ensuite, 3 more BRs, full bath, walk out to your private patio area and fully fenced backyard ideal for summer barbecues with views of Langford lake. Bonus of geothermal heating and air conditioning, call now!

SUITE DEAL $469,900

This home really has it all. Nestled on a large and private .19 acre property with over 2400 sq ft with excellent ocean and mountain views, is your 1976 residence with two BR In-law accommodation. From the open layout featuring living room with feature fireplace and modern kitchen with granite countertops and huge pantry, to the large deck overlooking city, ocean and mountain vistas this home is sure to please. Plenty of updates, roof in 2012, new heat pump, furnace, upgraded 200 amp service, paint, fixtures, separate laundry for suite and load of parking. This property offers great privacy and steps to ocean, recreation center, parks and lagoon, at this price point it doesn’t get any better than this, call now!

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NEWS GAZETTE

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It’s the best of the best

Handpicked from the best of the highest grade of beef, Sterling Silver beef has more flavour than lower-quality beef, providing exceptional tenderness, juiciness and taste in every bite.

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Marbling is the white flecks of fat within the muscle that melt into the meat as it cooks, giving it succulent flavour and texture. Sterling Silver beef is highly marbled for superior taste and texture.

It’s aged just right

Sterling Silver cuts are aged no fewer than 21 days to maximize tenderness and richness of flavour.

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