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Advance vote up Travis Paterson News staff

If the advance voting numbers for the Saanich’s municipal election tomorrow (Nov. 15) are a telling sign, voter turnout will spike in 2014.

Advance voting numbers came in at approximately 4,000, as the eighth and final advance poll closed Monday at Saanich Municipal Hall.

It’s a sizeable uptick of 68 per cent over the 1,264 Saanich voters who used advanced stations in 2011.

One contributor is the convenience factor of additional polling stations, such as the University of Victoria, which drew an estimated 737 voters to the Student Union Building on Nov. 6. Final numbers haven’t yet been tallied.

Feedback from advanced UVic voters confirmed what the UVic Student Society had hoped, that the station did in fact draw new voters.

PlEASE SEE: More votes, Page A7

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Dale and Sonja Featherstone point out piles of ground garden waste at the ede of their property on the MacNutt Enterprises property near Courtland Avenue in West Saanich. The Featherstones and other neighbours say the smell and dust from the huge piles, along with heavy machinery noise, has worsened since the MacNutts took on a garden waste composting contract with the District of Saanich.

Mountain of yard waste, noise irks neighbours Daniel Palmer News staff

A group of Saanich residents are raising a stink about a mountain of garden waste near their Interurban

properties, and they say the municipality has done little to control the mess. For the past two years, Sonja and Dale Featherstone have watched a garden waste pile grow at MacNutt Enterprises off Court-

land Avenue next to their home.

The facility processes several thousand tonnes of municipal yard waste under three-year $698,000 contracts. MacNutt also operates other industrial businesses on site.

“We just want answers from the municipality about what’s allowed and what isn’t.” Dale said.

PlEASE SEE: Yard waste complaints, Page A5

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Don’t touch the traffic island trees

COMMUNITY NEWS Pedestrian struck on Douglas Street

Saanich Police are investigating a collision involving a vehiclea and pedestrian that took place on Tuesday in the 3300block of Douglas St. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. and sent the pedestrian to hospital with critical injuries. The man is thought to be between 50 and 60 years of age. A 49-yearold woman driving a fourdoor sedan who struck the pedestrian was unhurt.

Southbound traffic was shut down until approximaely 11 p.m. along Douglas Street during the investigation.

The pedestrian is described as Caucasian, about six feet tall and was wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, a blue sweatshirt and grey work socks at the time of the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant information is asked to call Saanich Police at 250-475-4321.

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A group of neighbours near Cadboro Bay believe Saanich’s tree bylaws need to be pruned after they ran into frustrating problems with some unwanted birch trees.

The District won’t budge on removing a pair of self-seeded birch trees that grow on a cul-de-sac traffic island in Hibbens Close.

“It [the birch trees] are smothering the arbutus and maple tree planted by the District when this island was built,” said Murray Ramsay, a retired engineer whose home directly faces the foliage.

Ramsay wants the birch trees taken down because they look unkempt and are blocking the only street light in the cul-de-sac.

Ramsay has already collected petition signatures of 19 of his 21 neighbours, but the municipality says it has done all it can under current bylaws.

When he complained to Saanich, Ramsay learned the trees have been assessed by the engineering department and had previously been pruned.

But the policy to retain the trees is blocking a lack of common sense, Ramsay said.

“It’s a lack of judgement. The birches weren’t planted by Saanich when the island was built, so why is it we can’t take it down,” he said.

He’s also frustrated by the bylaw that says no tree can be planted within six metres of a street light, which the birches are.

“We all keep our yards very neat on this street, and we pay our property taxes, we want our island to be neat too,” he said.

In his efforts to bring more attention to the matter earlier in 2014, Ramsay contacted all six councillors, and said Coun. Susan Brice came out to hear his story. Queries from council prompted a memo from Director of Parks and Recreation Doug Henderson, who said the birch trees have no arboricultural reason to be pruned or removed. The memo further explained that biannual maintenance was done in October 2012, and a stop by parks staff is scheduled this fall to address resi-

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Saanich resident Ramsay Murray in front of birch trees on the traffic island on Hibbens Closey. The self-seeded birch can’t be removed or topped, despite a neighbourhood petition in support of the measure. dent concerns over cleanup. The memo also said the neighbourhood could assume responsibility for any enhancement to the regular bed maintenance – excluding tree care –which includes general cleanup, pruning of shrubs, weeding and mulching.

Although residents are allowed to maintain traffic islands in Saanich, there is no formal policy on how that’s done. An official at the District of Saanich estimated a little less than 10 per cent of the roughly 400 Saanich traffic islands on residential streets are maintained by residents.

“There are several of those arrangements in the city,” said Cory Manton, trees for Saanich. “We perform a certain level of service for the islands and if homeowners want an enhanced level, they can plant some flowers, add mulch, do some weeding, but it’s all informal and must abide by the bylaw restrictions.”

Saanich does have a list of suggestions for planting on boulevards, though that might not pertain to traffic islands, Manton added. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Yard waste complaints sent to District in 2012 Continued from Page A1

“The smell is just horrendous in the summer,” Dale said.

The most recent yard waste contracts, approved by council in early 2014, are worth $698,000 and are flexible based on output from Saanich homeowners.

Email correspondence dating back to 2012 between nearby residents and municipal officials details a growing frustration with what neighbours call a lack of action by the municipality.

Neighbours ask about decibel level noise monitoring, say they’ve witnessed dumping of liquids on the property and ask repeatedly about a soil mixing operation on Agricultural Land Reserve property, a nonpermitted use on the land, according to Chief Administrative Officer Paul Murray.

“We confirmed they [MacNutt Enterprises] have slightly expanded their allowable soil operation into adjacent property they also own,” Murray wrote in an email forwarded to the The News on Wednesday. “This is not permitted and we have asked that they also reduce operations back into the area where soil operations are allowable. They should do that.”

Bylaw officers have issued four tickets resulting from noise complaints by neighbours, but it took an Oct. 30 meeting between District of Saanich lawyers, bylaw officers and the business owner before the MacNutt committed to develop a plan to deal with the noise and nuisance issues. Murray said bylaw enforcement is “following up with them on that.”

But heavy machinery used to grind and refine the piles have garnered dozens of noise complaints since 2012 to the District’s bylaw enforcement office.

The Featherstones say the smell, noise and pollution invades their home of 30 years regularly. The exterior has been covered with dirt due to grinding and conveyance work.

The couple says no one has informed them whether dumping and other industrial operations on the MacNutt property are impacting soil or air quality.

Neighbours also raised concerns about drainage into nearby Durrell Creek, which feeds into Colquitz Creek.

In recent weeks, bylaw enforcement officers have taken some action and Murray said further legal action can be taken to ensure compliance.

But late promises aren’t good enough for Courtland Avenue neighbours, who say the noise and improper use of ALR land has been going on for years.

“I don’t blame the MacNutts, they’re just doing their job,” said Dale. “No one’s telling MacNutt Enterprises when enough is enough. We thought Saanich council would be all over this. All we want is answers about what they can and can’t do.”

Not a new concern Council was officially made aware of the issue in April 2012, when neighbour Louise Beinhauer sent the District an email detailing the improper use of ALR land. The email response confirmed the issue would be brought to the attention of mayor and council.

“I haven’t heard from any councillors about this or the mayor in all this time. Nobody has, other than one email from Vic Derman,” said Beinhauer, who has lived in the area for 33 years. “But how do you solve this? Are we just wasting our breath here?”

Derman said he’s reviewed some of the emails between neighbours and Saanich bylaw enforcement. He also met with a concerned neighbour.

“I took the issue to our CAO that there are some very legitimate concerns here and we address the issue,” Derman said. “Individual councillors can’t order staff to do anything. If council as a whole wants to take action, it has to go through the normal process of council.”

Mayor Frank Leonard said he’s proud of the work staff are doing to bring the issue to a successful conclusion. He said bylaw officers have been actively pursuing the file for months.

“It’s perfectly legal for the MacNutts to compost garden waste on that site,” Leonard said.

“That’s where people’s expectations have to be realistic. It’s generally a pretty low odour type of composting with branches, leaves and clippings from your yard,” Leonard added.

Mayoral candidate Richard Atwell said there are still looming questions around the lack immediate action resulting from neighbour complaints. The issue could also still escalate.

“There’s certainly a conflict here where Saanich is the customer of MacNutt and the regulator of the bylaws,” Atwell said.

“It’s also a very large-scale operation. Have they exceeded this operation for composting?”

Multiple requests for comment left with a woman on a business line for the MacNutts went unanswered.

■ Do you have a story about bylaw enforcement you’d like to share with Saanich News? Email editor Daniel Palmer at editor@ saanichnews.com or call 250-480-3262.

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NOTICE TO SAANICH RESIDENTS 2014 CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION ENGINEERING

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The 2014 curbside leaf collection program will commence Oct. 30th (2 collections per area).

LEAVES ONLY Fir/Cedar needles, grass clippings, prunings, garden waste will not be collected. These materials as well as leaves can be added to your Organics Recycling Cart for bi-weekly collection or can be dropped off free of charge at Saanich Public Works 1040 McKenzie Ave. For more information please visit: www.saanich.ca or call 250-475-5595 • LEAF PILES • LEAF PILES • LEAF PILES • LEAF PILES

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Where to vote n Lochside Elementary School, 1145 Royal Oak Drive n Prospect Lake Elementary School, 321 Prospect Lake Road n Reynolds Secondary School 3963 Borden Street

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“We realize we captured that audience which was going to vote anyways, whether they just turned 18, or they, always vote, just because it was just that much easier to do it on campus, and we don’t know exactly how many that was,” said Greg Atkinson, who does external relations for UVSS. “But we also had students, staff and faculty tell us they voted because we created that opportunity,” he added.

Only about 400 of the 737 votes were cast for Saanich (with about 50 votes for Oak Bay and 300 for the City of Victoria), but it was still an impressive turnout considering the total number of advance voters at the UVic station accounts for 58 per cent of Saanich’s 2011 advance turnout numbers.

General voting for the municipal election takes place Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For a full reporter@saanichnews.com

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Saanich Votes: Election 2014

Your candidates: Editor’s note: Saanich News asked candidates to submit answers to a questionnaire. Because some issues of Saanich News were missing pages on Nov. 12, we are printing full candidate responses from Wednesday’s edition as well. The press regrets the error.

Richard Atwell Q1: One shortcoming is the complete lack of openness at council meetings, which I would remedy through a revision of Procedures Bylaw 8840 to allow the public to speak to items not on the agenda.

The key to the future is an open government approach that involves the community in decision making through meaningful public participation.

Let’s start right now: bring back the open-mic, institute webcasting of council meetings and introduce a new mayor’s open door policy.

Q2: Open Governance: increase transparency and accountability.

Walkability: abandon piece-meal approach to sidewalks and prioritize repairs and upgrades through citizen driven recommendations. Fiscal Responsibility: perform financial and performance audit of all municipal departments. Climate Change: institute deep awareness at the department level and set meaningful targets.

Sewage Treatment: partner with the Westshore group to accelerate development of a sewage solution that meets Saanich’s environmental and regulatory responsibilities.

Frank Leonard Q1: I’m voting ‘yes’ to initiate a citizen-based review of municipal and regional governance.

This referendum on governance is an opportunity for Saanich residents to discuss what they would like improved over the next four years.

While some will take part and discuss amalgamation, all will be welcome to question everything from ‘should a parks and recreation commission be formed’ to ‘how can residents be more involved in municipal budgeting.’ I urge Saanich voters to also vote ‘yes’ and then become involved.

Q2: It is significant that public safety has not been an issue in this municipal election, significant because the lack of controversy demonstrates we all appreciate that Saanich is a safe community. However, this cannot be taken for granted. I have always been committed to ensuring our police, fire and emergency programs are fully staffed with modern equipment. Saanich delivers community-based public safety services within Saanich and are members of every integrated program in the region. This must continue for the next four years and beyond to keep Saanich safe.

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Question 1: List a shortcoming of council. How would you would address that shortcoming on council?

Question 2: Choose a topic and tell us you would use your term on council to address that.

Susan Brice Q1: Despite Saanich’s enthusiastic support of the arts, there is more that needs to be done. I completely endorse the move to attempt to get all municipalities as full funders of the CRD Arts fund.

If re-elected, I will work co-operatively with other municipalities to find a ways to ensure sustainability of the arts in our community as that is critical to two themes in our Saanich Vision of Social Well-Being and Economic Vibrancy.

Q2: Strategy for Problem Solving and Leading the Community: Problem solving at the community level ensures that as decisions are made, they are made in the best interest of the community. That is why in 2014 we entered into an extensive process of involving citizens in establishing a community engagement process and developing a public process handbook. Critical aspects of effective problem solving, decision making include defining the problem, involving those affected throughout the process, seeking advice, using critical thinking and respecting the opinions of others. Saanich has a long history of involving citizens in the decision making and it would appear that we are now in a period to reflect on the governance of our community, to work with the public using the Community Engagement.

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Fred Haynes Q1: Engage residents in Safe Sidewalks & Park: Provide web access to evaluation protocols and priority levels for deciding on upgrades to sidewalks, parks and trails with intention to engage residents in ranking of action, with possible moratorium on park purchase or new beautification for 2 years to focus budget resources on safe sidewalks for seniors and young families. Q2: Without the need for drawn-out new meetings, let’s initiate as soon as possible a protocol for open mic at start of advisory committees and Council meetings to better engage residents and community associations and groups in dialogue with Council. Lets consider setting up a committee focused on new ideas from citizens. Then remove the issue of “Saanich Openness” out of the “amalgamation discussion” so that the residents of Saanich can focus that on a review of our municipal partnerships and services to find costs saving, improved regional planning, and services including options to improve the CRD, while we get up to speed on options for amalgamation.

Marsha Henderson

Judy Brownoff Q1: Communicating and outreaching to a greater number of residents and businesses. People have been saying they want a better understanding of what Saanich is doing. A new public participation process has been adopted. I believe that we should try and have annual meetings, probably roundtable discussions, with different groups: Businesses – we have 2,400 home based and close to 1,800 commercial business licenses; residents including families, seniors and youth. We could ask what topics they would like to talk to their Council about. During this election I have been surprised how many emails I have received around what Saanich does for seniors and families. This tells me we have to do better.

Q2: Climate Change initiatives need to reflect the new reality. Our Adaptation Plan “high priorities” need to move forward faster with “reporting out” results.

Through the new sea level rise mapping, Saanich has some infrastructure and properties that could be impacted. We need to look at this as a priority and engage the insurance industry. Using biogas, which is captured through waste, is an environmentally friendly fuel source, and is part of the resource recovery of the wastewater project. Investing in Safe Routes to School so youth can walk or cycle, will create awareness that they can be part of the solution, by letting their parents know they can walk and cycle safely without a car ride.

Q1: A big shortcoming is insufficient community consultation, resulting in projects which aren’t what the community wants or needs.

Currently an outside agency is hired to do consultation on a contract basis, when it’s actually needed on an ongoing basis as well.

An improvement or solution is to combine initial consultation with ongoing in-house consultation by staff and Councillors. Another improvement is to include going out to the citizens (door knocking), rather than only expecting citizens to hear about and respond to surveys. Not everyone reads the newspapers or belongs to Saanich’s facebook page or participates in phone surveys, yet these are common methods of inviting public comment.

Q2: Low voter turnout. Many of our current Councillors have been in regional politics for decades. A healthy Council as well as healthy community associations (currently the vehicle for connecting citizen concerns with Council) needs fresh ideas and perspectives through a regular infusion of new people in decision making roles. An informed community in which participation in decision making roles is welcomed is more involved as well. The two go together.

I’d press for term limits on Council and community associations, limits on campaign spending, a look at alternative voting systems and a limit on election signs and locations.

David Shebib

Q1: The whole process of having one’s decision made by this council system is archaic and has to be scrapped. I cannot stand to watch online their boring, inept processes for decision making. We would be totally better off without government then this corrupt, suit monkey system.

Q2: Consciousness. Let’s talk about the dismal reporting of this election by mass media.

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Saanich Votes: Nov. 15, 2014

Your candidates:

Question 1: List a shortcoming of council. How would you would address that shortcoming on council?

Question 2: Choose a topic and tell us you would use your term on council to address that.

Dean Murdock

Rebecca Mersereau

Q1: In the last term, Saanich developed a new Public Participation Policy that was adopted by Council. The new policy was developed to ensure that Saanich residents have an opportunity to be part of the decision-making process through open houses, forums, surveys and questionnaires, community meetings, and, of course, committee and Council meetings. As the implementation of the policy continues to evolve, I would like to see an even more open and inclusive process that invites the community to be part of decision-making earlier in the process. Rather than starting the budget deliberations in January or February with a nearly-completed draft budget, I’d like to start earlier with town hall style meetings that give taxpayers the opportunity to speak directly to Councillors about budget priorities and services.

Q2: The most common issue that I hear while doorknocking is mobility and walkability in our neighbourhoods. Last summer, I travelled around Saanich on a sidewalk study tour, in which I invited residents to show me the walking environments in their neighbourhoods. While Saanich Council has put more emphasis on improving sidewalks, there is still a lot of work to be done. In the next term, I will ask Council to work with the community to develop a 10-year plan for priority sidewalk construction. By creating a more walkable Saanich, we create safe walking environments to get around in our neighbourhoods to schools, parks and transit, or just to venture out with the dog and meet our neighbours. Building a Walkable Saanich is about more than sidewalks. It’s about building community.

Q1: Saanich has made a number of commitments in various policy and planning documents that have yet to be taken into account in the course of routine decision-making. This is the case in particular for the stated objectives of creating more compact, and fully-serviced communities to assist with the adaptation of climate change, and to create more walkable and livable communities. The Council needs to be more accountable by embedding these objectives into decision-making such that the implications of each decision are considered through these lenses. We cannot afford to take such a passive approach in trying to prepare our communities for the challenges of an aging population, a generation of youth facing unprecedented challenges, and a changing climate.

Q2: I would immediately advocate for more public consultation on matters with practical implications for tax-payers, such as budgets and service priorities. We are nearing a point where service charges and taxes may be unaffordable for a large number of residents on fixed incomes, and also young professionals and families wishing to settle in Saanich, particularly with the capital-intensive sewage treatment project on the horizon. Specifically, residents should have an opportunity to inform the budgeting process every 2-3 years by assisting with the identification of core services and the prioritization of discretionary spending in a town hall forum. This would raise their understanding of budget constraints, and importantly engage more members of the public in community affairs, which we urgently need.

Vicki Sanders Q1: The biggest issue that has created problems in this last term has been public process with the Parks and Recreation Department. There were four distinct issues; the closing of the Cedar Hill Golf Course restaurant, the proposal for clay tennis courts at Cedar Hill Park, the community gardens at SCP and Gorge Park, and the Cadboro Gyro Park renovation. In each incident announcements were made or the work undertaken prior to the community being engaged. Although Saanich has introduced a Public Participation Process there needs to be a clear understanding that it addresses both the community and municipal expectations.

Q2: My platform has always included the need for strong open governance. This means clear communication to give the community true expectations. An example would be the plan for the Shelbourne corridor.

It is a 30 year plan however within that there needs to be a clear timeline of how the plan will be implemented.

Likewise Saanich has priorities for street, sidewalk and park improvements. I want to work to make that information readily available and to create an environment where the public can easily navigate the workings of the municipality. Should the question on the election ballot be successful I look forward to the opportunity to work with the public on reviewing Saanich’s governance both locally and regionally.

Vic Derman Q1: Saanich has identified excellent goals and policies in planning documents such as the Official Community Plan (OCP). Unfortunately, adequate mechanisms to insure decisions are guided by these goals and policies are not in place. We have, for example, very strong language on climate change response in the OCP. Reports to Council, however, often don’t even mention this goal and decisions inconsistent with climate change response are not infrequently made.

I have brought several reports to Council highlighting this problem including a recent report on climate change. If re-elected, I will continue pressing Council to insure that stated goals and policies consistently influence decision making. If they do not, they become just so many words and good intentions.

Q2: Climate change is the biggest single issue we face.

We can’t solve it by ourselves but we can become a leader and example to other communities. Together, the actions of thousands of communities can make a very significant difference.

We also must carry out the long range planning necessary to create a future vision for Saanich and the region. In addition to climate change, our vision must address land use, transportation and the many other issues essential to future sustainability and quality of life. There is an old saying: Fail to Plan – then - Plan to Fail. I will continue using every means available to insure we respond to these pressing concerns.

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Q1: Council Accessibility: It is imperative that Saanich Council take immediate steps after this election to change the Council Proceedings Bylaw so that residents can address Council to speak to a concern.

Currently, the public cannot speak to Council directly on a topic of their choice. I am also hopeful that the webcasting of Council meetings can begin so residents can be better engaged and informed of the work Council does.

If elected, I will work with the other Councillors to reach a consensus that having the public be able to make presentations for 3-5 minutes is not unreasonable and demonstrates a willingness to listen. I also will investigate why it has taken Saanich so long to implement webcasting despite a report to Council coming in 2011 recommending it.

Q2: During the campaign it has become clear that residents do not feel that bylaws are being enforced in a timely manner in Saanich. People tell me this almost every day. We need to address the lengthy delays in response time and hire more staff if necessary. Our bylaw officers must be supported, respected and given the resources they need if we want to have residents feel making a concern known matters. We also need to ensure our bylaws do as much as possible to ensure timely compliance.

I would support a review of the bylaw enforcement policies at Saanich and work co-operatively with Council, the employee groups, the public and Community Associations to see if we can do things better.

Paul Gerrard Q1: Saanich’s governance structure needs to be re-evaluated and Council needs to be more engaged with the public on process and policy.

Saanich’s Public Participation Policy commits the municipality to work with the public to ensure that concerns and aspirations are understood and considered, and to work with the public to exchange information, ideas and concerns. We are committed to webcast future Council meetings so that residents need not attend in person, but can stay connected to happenings in the municipality. We need to look at a change of proceedings by perhaps having an Open Mike segment at Committee of the whole, which other municipalities have.

Q2: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. By provincial legislation, municipalities cannot run a deficit, so we are restricted in ways to raise funds.....either through senior government or other grants or by raising property taxes.

The new Craigflower Bridge was built for just over $16 million and we were awarded a Gas Tax Funding Grant of $10,775,000 and an ICBC Grant of $320,000. We were also just awarded a $600,000 Accessibility Grant to improve accessibility at Gyro Park in Cadboro Bay. Previously, Saanich was awarded a $3 million provincial and federal infrastructure grant for the Saanich Centennial Library. So, I will continue to encourage staff to apply for all available grants which help to keep property tax increases as low as possible.

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Get out and vote The time has finally arrived. It’s time to go to the polls and elect, or in some cases re-elect, a council, mayor, school trustee or regional district representative.

It seems fitting to be going to the polls now, especially considering on Tuesday we were all paying homage to those who have fallen in battle.

Remembrance Day ceremonies remind us of the sacrifices made by young men and women so we could retain (and in women’s case after the First World War, gain) the right to vote.

They defended democracy and allowed us to live in a world where we are free to choose our government.

Voters should remember that it’s not only a right to vote, but a hard-won privilege.

Some campaigns have been more heated than others. Some controversies have occurred and even (gasp) a little debate has broken out. But that time is almost over.

The candidates have done their jobs. Signs have been posted, speeches have been given and hands have been shaken.

We in the media have also done our jobs as best we can. Stories written, meetings covered and ads sold.

Now it’s your time to step up. It’s you who decide the outcome of any election, not the media, not the campaign managers and not the candidates.

On Saturday, get out and vote. There is nothing more vital to democracy than voting.

No excuse is good enough. If you don’t like any candidates, then spoil your ballot.

Just show up. Don’t waste this opportunity to do the very thing that was so adamantly protected by past generations. Get out and cast your ballot.

We’ve done our job; now it’s your turn.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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Don’t make local politics a career I really believe that most thinking people would agree the municipal politics should not become a career. When you look across the newspapers, election signs and brochures, its evident that the vast majority of hopefuls are incumbents wanting in again, and in so many cases again and again.

Unfortunately, so many of these people have had a good taste of the limelight,connections and stature of being a Mayor or Councillor.

They have developed a comfort level and in many cases a dependence on the monthly income that accompanies the position.

Their literature, interviews and speeches attest to all the great things they have accomplished and committees they have sat on, yet most of these things are what we as taxpayers expect of them in the normal course of events. In the case of Saanich, all incumbents are running again and all but one have been on Council for more than two terms. Frank Leonard has been on the Saanich Council for 28 years. Now that’s a professional politician if there ever was one.

While all these incumbents may be upstanding citizens, complacency has no doubt set in.

The citizens of Saanich are fortunate in having a a strong administrative staff. What we need now is to compliment this municipal administration with a new mayor and majority of Councillors that have fire in their bellies , an open mind and armed with new and fresh ideas.

Dick Scotnicki Saanich

Sewage principles a voting factor

Don’t forget needs of guide dogs on buses

I find myself in a troublesome quandary.

Vic Derman is the only elected Saanich Representative to stand up against the financially reckless and potentially environmentally devastating CRD sewage proposal.

He alone of the incumbent Councilors has thereby earned my vote on Nov. 15.

Based upon their silence or outright support regarding the sewage debacle, I cannot see myself voting for any other existing Council members nor the current Mayor.

Having reviewed all websites, none of the three mayoral candidates, existing Councilors nor prospective council candidates meaningfully endorse the concept of regional amalgamation.

Richard Atwell at least supports posing a simply worded realistic question, unlike the incumbent.

I invite any of the candidates for Mayor or Council to state publicly on their websites whether or not they support regional amalgamation, as I will gladly vote for those in favour. I will re-check each website on the 14th.

Brian Niles Saanich

Re: Doggie bus rides up for debate, News (Nov. 5) I believe the transit authority is focusing too thoroughly on ‘accidents’ and allergies while ignoring the effect of having hardworking guide dogs surrounded by an influx of other dogs on public transit. Each day I struggle, along with other caregivers I meet, to keep our dogs focused on their job while the public distracts them with talking to the animal, petting, etc.

Having a guide dog has allowed me to be independent, complete an MA, work full-time, but the whole time we’ve been a team we’ve been faced with distractions, which jeopardizes his ability to help me in a life-threatening emergency.

These distractions will only be increased when someone sits next to me with a dog who wants to say hi to my guide dog during my daily commute. Guide dogs help people walk, hear, and function day-today as we surpass our limitations.

I empathize with for non-drivers wanting to bus around with their dogs, but no one knows how their dog will react in a new environment.

Tessa Hawkins Saanich

Letters to the editor The News welcomes opinions and comments. Letters should be 300 words or less.

The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity. Phone numbers are not printed. editor@saanichnews.com

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Q2: There are many concerns that we face, but assuring that the sewage treatment issue is managed correctly is crucial. Not only are millions of dollars at stake, but where the facility, or facilities, are located will affect many property owners. I am committed to working with the appropriate people to resolve the issue.

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Christmas craft fairs begin

The Norway House at 1110 Hillside Ave. is hosting the Scandinavian Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fair offers crafts, baking, jewellery, Norwegian sweaters and more, as well as a light lunch.

The Norway House is ramp accessible.

Admission is free and there’s a draw at 4 p.m.

St. Luke’s Cedar Hill Church Christmas Bazaar and Tea will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Items for sale will include antiques and collectibles, jewelry, needlework, home baking, jams and jellies, books, toys, white elephant and

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After dozens of laps around the track with a top speed of 230km/h down the straight, this car is nothing short of amazing.

Everything else just feels slow.

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Washington D.C. - The U.S. capital is an exciting place to The shifter too has been updated to a T-style that rebe, with all those presidential comings and goings, and minds older drivers of the Chargers sold in the original crowds gathering near the gates of the White House in muscle car era. The steering wheel is new and has upthe hope of catching a glimpse of the leader of the free dated switches to control two new screens in the dash. world.

They include a base 5-inch screen in the console or But on a recent day, all the exciting action was happenoptional 8.4-inch version, plus a standard programmaing at Summit Point Raceway, about an hour and half ble screen in the instrument cluster for a quick glance away in neighbouring Virginia, where a smaller crowd when driving. The high performance SRT of journalists got more than a glimpse of models get a steering wheel with a flat the new 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat. bottom and heavily bolstered seats for Looks track-ready driving. The real story is that The first leg of the launch event was held this isn’t a track car, rather a solid family at Ronald Reagan airport, in a hangar 4-door with room for all passengers. cleared to display the entire Charger Drive lineup. They looked like colorful jellybeans On the way to the racetrack, I drove the scattered in different trim levels ranging ($39,495) R/T, Hemi-equipped Charger from the base V6 model to the R/T models The Charger has over highways and some backcountry featuring a 5.7L V8, then to the SRT high roads. This new model has a much more an aggressive stance performance 392 model, and the all-new, grownup feel and is a fantastic long road but this is also a car for 2015, Hellcat with 707 hp. trip machine. Passing is a snap but the The 2015 Charger gets an all-new exterior, that can blend into the Charger was happiest at about 130km/h, the only holdover pieces are the roof crowd, it doesn’t need maybe thanks to an all-new 8-speed and rear doors, and the rest is new, more automatic on all trim levels. Greeting aggressive, sleeker and muscular. The nose to scream at the top of us at the track were 5.7L Hemi cars, the now has a less blunt look, with a slimmer its voice that is left for 6.4L V8 Scat Pack model and the new headlight design that is meant to look the engine to do.

Hellcat with a 6.2L V8 and with a big like a bandit, wearing a mask. Each trim supercharger bolted on.

Zack Spencer has different grille openings and in the This engine has 90 per cent of the parts case of the high horsepower Hellcat, all upgraded from the regular engines and each one is put the air intakes, scoops and vents not only make the car on a 40-minute dyno test before being shipped to the look more menacing, but they all serve a function. The customer. When the supercharger is up to full capacity, Charger has an aggressive stance but this is also a car this engine will gulp 13,000 litres of air in one minute. that can blend into the crowd: it doesn’t need to scream I had a chance to drive all the models starting with at the top of its voice. That is left for the engine to do. the least powerful 5.7L with 370hp, then the 485HP Inside 6.4L and continuing the rest of the day with the 707hp When the last version of the Charger was refreshed, Hellcat. Each is very capable on the track but the Hellcat the focus was on updating the dash to improve the feel is so much more car, capable of a run to 100km/h in of the materials and the overall finish. The 2015 model less than 4 second and it can stop with just as much takes things up a notch, with even more technology and viciousness. improved style. The dash is covered with an aluminum The impressive thing is just how easy this monster is to

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The sound from the screaming engine, the Pirelli P-Zero tires squealing under acceleration or diving into each corner was a sensory overload. After dozens of laps around the track with a top speed of 230km/h down the straight, this car is nothing short of amazing. Everything else just feels slow.

Verdict The average buyer will still opt for the ($32,495) V6equipped cars sold with a solid 300 hp going to the rear wheels or all wheels, the V8-equipped cars are not offered with AWD any longer. The most amazing, but unspectacular part of the trip was driving the Hellcat back to Washington, D.C. through heavy traffic on the highway and downtown core.

As we pulled up the W Hotel, just a block from the Whitehouse, the 707 hp Hellcat returned 9.9L/100km.

Nothing short of amazing considering the cars output, but it might come down to the 411 lb.-ft. the engine puts out at just 1,200 rpm, allowing it to loaf along effortlessly. This and the $64,495 price tag will get a lot of car fans sitting up and paying attention; the world’s fastest four-door family car is an amazing engineering marvel and the price is as jaw-dropping as the car itself.

The Lowdown Power: 707 hp from a supercharged 6.2L V8 Sticker price: $32,496-$64,495 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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First released for the 2006 model year, CSX came with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that can also be found in an Acura RSX, with slightly different tuning. A suspension upgrade also gives CSX better handling than a Civic and it originally came in Touring and Premium (with leather upholstery, Xenon headlights and a power sunroof) trim levels.

A new more performance oriented version called the Type-S replaced Premium for the 2007 model year. The standard 2.0-litre engine can produce 155 horsepower, but the 2.0-litre in a Type-S version can churn-out 197 horsepower. The manual transmission in a base CSX is a five-speed, while the Type-S has a six-speed. A fivespeed automatic transmission was a popular option, An automatic model also comes with steering wheel mounted paddle-shift (manual) controls. Using the newly revised (and more realistic) fuel economy rating method, a CSX (auto) should get 10.9/7.8 L/100 km (city/ highway) and 10.0/7.6 L/100 km (city/

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AND GETTING

2007 BMW 323I

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

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

14,998

22,398

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD E250

2013 DODGE DART SXT

2010 FORD E250

BC ONLY! Recent brake work done A/C - Handsfree Phone - Traction Control AUX/USB - 17” Alloy Full Curtain Airbags.

Stk #V16412

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

24,498

$

NO

ACCIDENTS!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,998

$

NO

18,798

26,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA ACCORD EX-L

ACCIDENTS!

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! A/C – Cruise Control – Bluetooth – Power Sunroof – Steering Wheel Controls – USB/AUX – Heated Seats – 12V Power Outlet – Traction Control.

Stk #D16519

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! LEATHER! Stk #V16486

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Cruise, Steering Wheel Controls, Satellite Radio, Tem/Compass Gauge.

Stk #D16438A

No Accidents! 7 Passenger, Traction Control, Cruise Control, A/C, Roof Rack.

Stk #X16483

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 MAZDA CX-7

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD

60/40 Split Rear Seat, Leather, AC, Auto Dim RV Mirror, Cruise, Compass, Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Garage Door Opener, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Moonroof, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth, Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Stk #V16490

19,498

20,898

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

$

BC ONLY!

BC ONLY! Newly machined front rotors!

A/C - Back Up Camera in rearview mirror - MP3 - AUX - Power Mirrors - Steel Running Boards.

Stk #V16405

NO

ACCIDENTS!

15,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

23,898

17,498

$

19th

1 YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY! ON THIS F350

4,995

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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

AWD

NO

ACCIDENTS!

16,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 RAM 1500 SLT

2012 FORD FUSION SEL

29,698

The standard 2.5L I-4 engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission team up for 33 mpg hwy; that’s fuel economy.

Stk #D15747A

16,998

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300 4 MATIC

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

27,498

Keyless Entry, Roof Rack, Satellite Radio, AC, Steering Wheel Controls, Sync.

Stk #V16510

17,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FUSION SE

2012 CRYSLER 300 TOURING LCD Touch Screen, Wood Trim, Alloy Wheels, A/C, Dual Climate Control Stk #D15874C

20,698

th

20

7 passenger, DVD Player, AC, Pwr Windows, locks and mirrors Stk #D15667A

$

2012 JEEP LIBERTY Trail rated mantra of unmatched capability holds true for all who take the wheel, 4X4 Stk #16370A

20,998

$

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Keyless Ignition, Leather, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Power Memory Seats, Moonroof, Ac, Park Assist.

Stk #D16478

1

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA

$

22,698

VICTORIA NEWS

BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!

abs, ac, boxliner, hood struts, steering wheel audio controls, trac control, alloy.

Stk #D16445

BC ONLY!

18th

$

AWD, Backup Camera, Bluetooth, LCD Touch Screen, Moonroof Stk #V16544

BC ONLY!

ACCIDENTS!

VICTORIA NEWS

1

5 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

AC, Traction Control, BC Only, All New Tires!

Stk #Z16335

NO

17th

of the

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

1

of the

2014

15,498

19,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO

ACCIDENTS!

9,298

$

1

Best City

of the

R YEA

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

B.C. only! Diesel. Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size |and power! Price includes 1 Year Unlimited kms Powertrain Warranty. Stk #C16139

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Classy, sporty and super clean!!

This is one you don’t want to miss out on!!

Stk #D16290

16th

of the

Voted

Best City 2013

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S

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

VICTORIA NEWS

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

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

Stk #V16088

HYBRID

COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS ON ALL OUR VEHICLES

1

Voted

Best City

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

18,998

$

of the

Voted

Best City

2012

21,598

$

Voted

Best City

R YEA

LOW KMS!

Voted

2011

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

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

Stk #V15945

$

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

3.99%

R YEA

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

FROM

2010

TO SERVE YOU

7603 8 7 4 0 5 2

Bigger Better!

RATES

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm Prices in effect until Wednesday, Nov 19

AND GETTING

2007 BMW 323I

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

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

14,998

22,398

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD E250

2013 DODGE DART SXT

2010 FORD E250

BC ONLY! Recent brake work done A/C - Handsfree Phone - Traction Control AUX/USB - 17” Alloy Full Curtain Airbags.

Stk #V16412

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

24,498

$

NO

ACCIDENTS!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,998

$

NO

18,798

26,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA ACCORD EX-L

ACCIDENTS!

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! A/C – Cruise Control – Bluetooth – Power Sunroof – Steering Wheel Controls – USB/AUX – Heated Seats – 12V Power Outlet – Traction Control.

Stk #D16519

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! LEATHER! Stk #V16486

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Cruise, Steering Wheel Controls, Satellite Radio, Tem/Compass Gauge.

Stk #D16438A

No Accidents! 7 Passenger, Traction Control, Cruise Control, A/C, Roof Rack.

Stk #X16483

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 MAZDA CX-7

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD

60/40 Split Rear Seat, Leather, AC, Auto Dim RV Mirror, Cruise, Compass, Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Garage Door Opener, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Moonroof, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth, Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Stk #V16490

19,498

20,898

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

$

BC ONLY!

BC ONLY! Newly machined front rotors!

A/C - Back Up Camera in rearview mirror - MP3 - AUX - Power Mirrors - Steel Running Boards.

Stk #V16405

NO

ACCIDENTS!

15,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

23,898

17,498

$

19th

1 YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY! ON THIS F350

4,995

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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

AWD

NO

ACCIDENTS!

16,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 RAM 1500 SLT

2012 FORD FUSION SEL

29,698

The standard 2.5L I-4 engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission team up for 33 mpg hwy; that’s fuel economy.

Stk #D15747A

16,998

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300 4 MATIC

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

27,498

Keyless Entry, Roof Rack, Satellite Radio, AC, Steering Wheel Controls, Sync.

Stk #V16510

17,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FUSION SE

2012 CRYSLER 300 TOURING LCD Touch Screen, Wood Trim, Alloy Wheels, A/C, Dual Climate Control Stk #D15874C

20,698

th

20

7 passenger, DVD Player, AC, Pwr Windows, locks and mirrors Stk #D15667A

$

2012 JEEP LIBERTY Trail rated mantra of unmatched capability holds true for all who take the wheel, 4X4 Stk #16370A

20,998

$

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Keyless Ignition, Leather, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Power Memory Seats, Moonroof, Ac, Park Assist.

Stk #D16478

1

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA

$

22,698

VICTORIA NEWS

BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!

abs, ac, boxliner, hood struts, steering wheel audio controls, trac control, alloy.

Stk #D16445

BC ONLY!

18th

$

AWD, Backup Camera, Bluetooth, LCD Touch Screen, Moonroof Stk #V16544

BC ONLY!

ACCIDENTS!

VICTORIA NEWS

1

5 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

AC, Traction Control, BC Only, All New Tires!

Stk #Z16335

NO

17th

of the

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

1

of the

2014

15,498

19,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO

ACCIDENTS!

9,298

$

1

Best City

of the

R YEA

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

B.C. only! Diesel. Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size |and power! Price includes 1 Year Unlimited kms Powertrain Warranty. Stk #C16139

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Classy, sporty and super clean!!

This is one you don’t want to miss out on!!

Stk #D16290

16th

of the

Voted

Best City 2013

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S

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

VICTORIA NEWS

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

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

Stk #V16088

HYBRID

COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS ON ALL OUR VEHICLES

1

Voted

Best City

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

18,998

$

of the

Voted

Best City

2012

21,598

$

Voted

Best City

R YEA

LOW KMS!

Voted

2011

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

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

Stk #V15945

$

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

3.99%

R YEA

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

FROM

2010

TO SERVE YOU

7603 8 7 4 0 5 2

Bigger Better!

RATES

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

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Lighting your way off road

By Ian Harwood

$

09 HYUNDAI 09 HYUNDAI TUCSON 25th Anniversary, TUCSON local

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06 TOYOTA 06 TOYOTATRD TACOMA TACOMA TRD SR5 CREWCAB Local, 115,000 SR5only CREWCAB

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refers to a new technology that relies on an electrical charge to light the xenon gas contained in a sealed bulb.

Unlike the halogen bulb, the HID bulb does not have a filament, because there is no filament the bulbs are not susceptible to vehicle vibration damaged. There are however effected by and fluctuations in the vehicles electrical system and depending on the vehicle they may require some resistors.

The HID bulb creates light by bridging an arc between two electrodes, instead of heating a filament. This light is similar to the energy transfer when lightning strikes. The arc stimulates the xenon gases producing bright white beam of light.

The next wave of off-road lighting technology is LED. Rigid is a leader in this technology. Low amperage and superior light projecting forward is why most off-road racers are switch to this type of light. Check them out at www.rigidindustries.com. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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With the nights getting longer and the dark grey days ahead, anybody venturing out to do a little four wheeling will tell you good off-road lighting is a must.

Make sure you only operate them off-road. Good quality wiring of a set of off-road lights is important when installing them on your truck, SUV or 4x4.

Simply running a power and ground may work but is not the correct way to wire them. Most off-road lights draw a lot of power when switching them on, and this load should never be applied directly to the switch. Using a relay for the switching duties will save your switch and lights as well as make for a safer installation.

Relays are easy to install and some lights come with them, but if not, you can pick up a relay from your local auto parts store. Install a switch in the cab of your truck in a location that is , convenient for you to reach, or tap into the high-beam circuit of the headlights to power the relay. Mount the relay inside the cab, under the dash or other location out of the way and out of the elements.

Run a wire from the battery , other positive source or to the switch. This is the positive feed to switch the relay on. You will also need to run a ground wire to the switch from the frame or

other ground then run a positive feed wire from the battery to the positive in position on the relay.

There will be four connectors on the relay, a positive, a negative, a positive out and a positive in from the battery. Read the packaging or directions to determine which is which.

Find the ground position on the relay and run a wire from it to a good ground on the chassis of the vehicle.

Anywhere on the frame or other metal structure of the vehicle will normally produce a decent ground.

Run a section of wire from the switch output to the switched power input on the relay. Again, this will be marked or identified on the directions that came with your relay. Run the last wire from the relay positive out position to the lights and connect it to the positive feed on the lights. Ground the lights by attaching the black or ground wire to the frame or other ground on the truck.

HID lights have become more popular with off-roaders these days. Installation is a little more work. But the principles remain the same. Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the kit. HID stands for High intensity discharge which

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For many hours this summer, local artists embedded themselves in the landscapes of Blenkinsop Valley farms.

The culmination of the community art project, called Painters in the Valley, is a reception tomorrow (Nov. 15) at the Royal Oak Golf Course, beginning at 1 p.m.

“When you spend time on the farm sites and the valley, you become a lot more aware of this special area, and that there’s an effort to make it accessible, more than just driving along Blenkinsop Road,” said Dennis Evans, one of seven artists in the show.

Evans and his wife, Agnes Ruest, live on the edge the valley and spent time on a sect of the original Mann family farm, run by son Colin Mann.

“There’s a bike and walking trail right through one part but to see the diverse uses by various farmers and businesses, you need to sit and listen and see,” Evans said.

Evans admits his work is more abstract compared to others. He started by doing two landscape pieces, and used one of those to develop a series of abstract pieces.

“The project itself is part of a process of developing a sense of community. There was an exchange that took place between artists and farmers, artists and the land, and now the community building (around the art).”

The Blenkinsop Valley Community Association supported the initiative and artists are also from the Blenkinsop Valley, some even have farms of their, such as Illarion Gallant and Twyla Rusnak.

The show runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at 540 Marsett Place.

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Maarnada. “It retrospective -Nadina Schaddelee is a powerful of two decades connection and a of art creation relationship that is as well as a essentially captured in all the pieces showcase of new work. The show in the show.” is a celebration of the work and the Visitors are invited to stroll the natural surroundings that inspire the work. The autumn show features garden and view the work in the Maarnada Sculpture Garden which a number of larger pieces as well has continued to evolve since the as touchstones and small bird spring show. Doorways to Spirit sculptures. will also be open for viewing and Inspiration is taken from birds, reflection. dolphins, eagles, lilies, shells and The Maarnada Studio and leaves that inhabit the Maarnada Sculpture Garden is located at 4635 landscape as Schaddelee continues Vantreight Drive. Information about to examine relationships between Maarten Schaddelee’s sculptures people, between animals and and a photo gallery are posted at between people and nature. The maarnada.ca. work is exploring more mature relationships and the evolution of editor@saanichnews.com

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Showering, combing your hair and putting together a matching outfit are all part of the morning ritual of preparation.

For the majority of the working class, it’s a series of thoughtless tasks most of us take for granted. But for employees with developmental disabilities, or seeking employment, preparing for each shift or job interview involves a lot of basics.

“Things such as wearing style appropriate clothing, or making eye contact are what some of our clients wouldn’t otherwise know to do,” said manager Jeanine Reemst of the employment services program at the Garth Homer Society.

Reemst and her staff have seen enough examples of this during their time placing clients in the workforce that they came up with Working Wardrobe, a four hour workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Garth Homer auditorium.

The event welcomes anyone from the public who might benefit from it though it was designed for people with developmental disabilities.

“It’s a room full of tables and each one is an interactive workshop that offers some skill, or advice, or clothing, everything has something for the client to take home,” she said.

It’s the first event of its kind of Reemst’s knowledge. She hopes it leads to another in the spring.

One table, for example, will focus on hand shakes and eye contact, she said.

“A lot of people with autism don’t like to stare, so making eye contact is something we often teach during the employment services program because its so important in the workplace. By avoiding it, it makes someone appear unexcited and uninterested, when that’s totally not the case, and that’s another example of a hidden disability.”

Garth Homer vocational counsellor Nick Hargrove is a lead on the project and said the support is growing. Baja Rosi’s Con-

signment Cabana in Langford donated $3,000 worth of workappropriate clothing. There’s a station for work safe attire.

Thrifty Foods is running a booth on planning and picking healthy snacks. Surprisingly, some stores have yet to see the value in it, though others are expected to create a table by Wednesday.

“Among the instructional sessions is a hair stylist doing hair and makeup for women,” Hargrove said. “The stylist will do quick fixes and simple things for women, and it will be noted so they have an easy option or two at home. There’s also a man cave with clothes and a ‘manicuring’ station.”

Funded by Community Living B.C., the employment services program at Garth Homer is not the only one of its type. Clients of similar programs in town such as Integra Support Services and Phoenix Human Services have also been invited.

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Primal parenting: food for thought As I attempted to send my daughter back to her tiny rental suite in Vancouver laden with Thanksgiving leftovers, I realized how the “provision of food” is such a primal part of parenting.

The offer was gently rebuffed: “I don’t have enough arms to carry another bag!” (I handed it to her friend). Luckily, I’d dropped off a massive bin full of supSusan plies a few days earlier, so I wasn’t concerned (yet) that she would starve.

It’s primal and it’s inherited; I remember leaving my parents’ home topped up with leftovers and bits of random groceries. In fact my mom rarely visits today without bringing a container of home-baked cookies or a bag of coffee that she “just won’t use.”

Sending my adult kids off with a few groceries is so much easier than all those years of packing school lunches. My lunch-making angst began early, all the way back to the daycare years. For months, I’d blithely gone about the morning routine of packing diaper bag, snack and lunch. I had no inkling I might be causing permanent damage to the psyche of my firstborn until the caregiver finally took me aside.

She explained that all the other children brought snacks in lunchboxes with little handles, colourful Disney characters and matching thermoses.

Danica’s lunch merely arrived in a paper bag and she might be feeling left out. I was horrified in the way that only first-time parents can understand. I couldn’t bear the sufLundy fering my child had silently endured.

Judging by the stories that have circulated the news in the past year or so, creating school lunches has become trickier than ever. I’m sure every lunchbox-packing parent shuddered at the story of the mom who was threatened with a fine in Winnipeg because she failed to include a “grain” in her child’s balanced lunch. That lunch apparently did include roast beef, potatoes, carrots and an orange. Then there was the British primary school student sent home after teachers discovered a bag of Mini Cheddars in his lunch, a violation of the school’s health and balanced meal policy.

Although I worked hard to create lunchbox masterpieces, I’m glad there were no lunch police back then. I didn’t need any-

one else hovering around taking notes. The food had to be healthy; it had to be something they would eat and – the biggie – it had to be available in either the fridge or cupboards.

The more empty the fridge, the more “creative” the lunches.

Some mornings, the father of my children scoffed at my lunchbox anguish, breezily claiming he could easily throw together a mere lunch or two. I smiled kindly, continued making the meal and hoped to God that I never died and left him in charge of our children’s lunches. In those days, I worked late most Monday nights, leaving him to make dinner. Danica and Sierra did not always appreciate his “gourmet” touch. Once, when he had created some sort of odd, raisin, pasta and pickle juice dish, he set a plate down in front of each child. Five-year-old Danica’s eyes widened in disbelief as she observed her dinner.

“This,” she said, outraged, “is bullshit!” It’s tough to chide a child for language when you’re suppressing laughter. When I got home and observed the food, I had to agree with her sentiment.

However, I guess I should have given him some slack. Just because the provision of food is “primal,” doesn’t mean it’s going to be good.

Balancing business and family: Q&A Karen Kobayashi, sociology professor at the University of Victoria, strikes a careful balance between teaching, and family time with husband, Cary Hayashi, and their son, eight-year-old Kaelan.

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I have a wonderful group of close friends both on campus colleagues and off-campus “parent” friends, who I actively seek to spend time with throughout the week. Given our busy lives, we oftentimes find ourselves combining social time with physical activity. For example, I regularly meet a group of female colleagues for runs during the week.

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Tutoring can make a big difference for students Extra help can keep challenges from getting out of control Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

November is often the time of year when students start to struggle: the novelty of the new year has worn off and the countdown to winter holidays has begun.

If midterm results and teacher feedback show students have challenges in certain subjects, it can be a good time to think about engaging a tutor. And this year in particular, with an accelerated schedule to make up for time lost to the teachers’ strike, some kids are in greater danger of falling behind.

“There definitely is a crunch going on this year, especially with the high school students,” says Mike Lander, director of Sylvan Learning’s West Shore centre.

“There’s a lot of need for extra tutoring sessions throughout the schools.”

Three groups of students can benefit from tutoring, he says.

Those who are behind, those who are doing well and want to maintain that level, and the “get ahead” students who may not be getting the challenges they need from regular classroom hours.

With students who are struggling, it’s important to remember they may need to go back to earlier foundations to rectify a current gap in their learning. “A student may be struggling with Grade 6 math, for example, and they may need to go back to Grade 4 concepts,” Lander says.

Whether parents decide to use a centre like Sylvan or go with a private tutor, he says, it’s imperative parents know who’s going to be working with their kids.

“I would always suggest having a conversation with them. Learn what their philosophy is, and you do want to make sure that you’re working with somebody that is

Sylvan Learning Centre client Tiana, 11, practices long division as her tutor, Emily Konway, gets another lesson ready on the iPad. Tiana has been getting help with math and reading, and says the one-on-one instruction has been “really helpful.”

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Rams named to all-star team Six of the Mount Douglas Rams senior football players were selected as AAA Western Conference All-Stars for 2014, receiver Gavin Cobb, running back Seye Farinu, offensive lineman Easton Garard, defensive back Oliver MacKenzie, defensive lineman Byron MacKinnon and linebacker Pato Vega.

Conversely, the reigning 2012 and 2013 B.C. AAA high school player of the year Marcus Davis made the jump from the Rams to the CIS as a Canada West All-Star as a rookie kick returner with the UBC Thunderbirds.

Davis led all Canada West players with an average kick return of 31.8 yards, including a 98-yard touchdown. He also caught eight passes with an above-average rate of 20.2 yards per.

This year could be the first in three years that the B.C. AAA player of the year award goes to a player who isn’t on the Mount Douglas Rams, as Marcus’ elder brother Terrell, also on the Thunderbirds, won the award in 2011. reporter@saanichnews.com

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As the first athlete from Greater Victoria to qualify for the Canada Winter Games in Prince George on Feb. 14, Tim Henderson had to get used to being in the spotlight.

Because he was the only athlete who’d already qualified, Henderson was the torchbearer for the Canada Winter Games torch light-up at the legistlature last month.

The surprise has made for a momentous build up to the Games for Henderson.

“I didn’t know I was going to be the torchbearer until I was contacted, but I was just happy to do it,” Henderson said. “We debriefed inside the legislature right before the light-up and it was a good time.”

The 16-year-old Grade 11 student at Lambrick Park secondary handled himself well that day, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Olympic medalist Kesley Serwa and several ministers, such as host minister Coralee Oakes of community, sport and cultural development.

Henderson – who actually plays on three competitive curling teams – originally qualified for the Games at a three-day play down hosted by the Vernon Curling Club in March. Because his team, the Tyler Tardi rink, features a cross-regional roster of Sterling Middleton of Fort

The team with Paul is readySt. John at second, Nicholas Umbach of Coquitlam at third ing for the junior provincial play and skip Tardi of Langley, it downs (U21) in Parksville at made Henderson the lone can- the end of November, while the same team, less Paul, is prepardidate from the Capital region.

“It dates back to when I ing for the juvenile (U16) proarrived here a couple of years vincial play downs early in the ago,” Henderson said. “My fam- New Year.

To help reach their goals, ily moved here from Mill Bay and (Silversides) already had a the team picked up local coach Todd Troyer, team assembled.” who recently That was the “... it’s a coached Victosummer of 2013 ria rinks to backwhen one of the challenge when to-back junior players from (Sil- you have five keen men’s provinversides) mencial championtioned to Hen- players who want on ships and at the derson he knew the ice.” nationals.

Tardi had a spot - Coach Todd Troyer Troyer said open. Henderson five-man teams had played Tardi before, and let him know he was such as the Henderson rink don’t happen very often, because it is interested.

The Tardi rink not only went a challenge when you have five on to win the Winter Games keen players who want on the play downs, but happened to ice.

“So someone has to hang out defeat the highly ranked Silversides’ U16 provincial team out with me off the ice, which is of Victoria 7-2 in the final, a team why we added a second men’s Henderson actually plays with league, for extra competition.”

The downtown Victoria locally.

Three quarters of that Silver- accountant knew all about the sides team are part of the Paul Silversides version of the team Henderson rink in the Victoria when, as 14 year olds, it came Curling Centre’s men’s and super the closest to beating Victoria’s leagues. It’s skipped by Tim’s Josh Hozack rink in the 2012 pro19-year-old brother Paul, while vincial championships, coached Tim takes turns sharing the first by Troyer.

When the Silversides’ coach two positions with his U16 teammates Benton Boychuk-Chorney Len Stewart was ready to retire of Saanich and Jacob Zorn of from coaching, Troyer was Langford. Duncan Silversides of happy to take over, he said.

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SAANICH LIVING| Midtown Park brings life to Quadra neighbourhood

Midtown Park a central location Newly finished Midtown Park nearly sold out Travis Paterson News staff

Situated across from Saanich’s Rutledge Park at 935 Cloverdale Ave., the new Midtown Park development is aptly named.

The 42-unit condominium project is surprisingly close to two of Victoria’s biggest malls, one block south of Uptown and one block north of Mayfair, and is just one block from the border of Victoria, minutes from downtown.

“The location is very convenient, that’s why we liked the property,” said co-developer Gerry Koutougos.

Midtown opened in May and there are stil l4 suites for sale, all two bedrooms.

The only penthouse, a much roomier two-bedroom, sold for $499,000. The rest range between $299,000 and $399,000, depending on floor space, which varies from 750 to 1194 square feet.

It’s the first mulit-unit development by Koutougos and Chris Souliotis, who’ve built plenty of singlefamily houses in the region.

“The process of building Midtown Park was enjoyable, we are very happy we did it,” Koutougos said.

The developers had originally hoped for a greater number of units but relented, showing a great deal of patience to convert the previously abandoned, and controversial property, into a modernized condominium.

“I believe we did a good job on this one and we’re considering another multi-unit project in Saanich despite some of the red tape,” Koutougos said.

The property was an eyesore with

Midtown Park

Only 14 of Midtown Park’s 42 units remain available, all two bedroom suites from $299,000 to $399,000. two decrepit houses. Koutougos and Souliotis purchased the land and houses but it still took time to get it approved.

Midtown’s structural design came from Misra Architect, with finishings led by Heather Kallos Interior Design, though there were some simple elements that just made sense, Koutougos said.

“We chose a few things to work

with the property. The view is beautiful there, looking across to (Rutledge Park) so we wanted nice big balconies, which are great.”

Sales are mostly consistent and Koutougos is not worried bout the remaining suites.

“One week you don’t sell one but then the week before last week, all of a sudden we sold three.

“Whenever we sell it is fine, we’re

not worried about any deadlines, selling it.”

Koutougos and Souliotis are now in the planning process for a project in Mill Bay. Midtown Park’s dispaly suites are on site, and the sales centre is open noon to four p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Visit midtownpark.ca for more information. reporter@saanichnews.com

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OPEN HOUSES | NOV. 14 TO NOV. 19, 2014 VICTORIA

1447 Denman Street, $625,000

MLS 342708, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Bianca Rose, 250-360-7599

210-1715 Richmond Avenue, $339,900

MLS # 340169, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

101-2757 Quadra St., $205,000 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261

208-1040 Rockland Ave, $259,000

MLS 343309, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Phil Warren, 250-370-7788

106-1217 Pandora Ave., $284,900

MLS 338141, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Phil Illingworth, 250-477-7291

403-1041 Rockland Ave, $218,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

1770 Bay Street, $444,500

MLS 341832, Sunday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Phil Warren, 250-370-7788

105-380 Waterfront Crescent, $318,000

MLS # 344092, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

#101-1110 Oscar Street, $319,000

MLS 343574, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301

200 Douglas Street,

Saturday - Wednesday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250-883-2715

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1270 Stancil Lane, $569,000

MLS 343907, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun, Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

#10-158 Cooper Road, $124,500

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#47-850 Parklands Dr., $394,900

MLS 343644, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

305-1351 Esquimalt Rd., $141,900

MLS 344144, Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kormal Dodd, 250-479-3333

1255 Tattersall Drive, $764,500

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

MLS 342389, Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rosemarie Colterman, 250-592-4422

10-850 Parklands Drive, $365,000

#205-1068 Tolmie Ave, $155,000

MLS 343049, Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

14-933 Admirals Road, $409,000

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291

SAANICH EAST

4301 Maltwood Close, $769,900

MLS 340931, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

MLS 343970, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Kerry Couvelier, 250-477-0921

43 Eagle Ln, $245,000

4034 Century Road

MLS 341192, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301

834 Maltwood Terrace, $829,900

MLS 339565, Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Jane Lewis, 250-595-1535

MLS 342841, Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

103-1485 Garnet Road, $142,000 MLS 340063, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

1831 El Sereno Drive Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

820 Leota Pl., $587,000

4919 Prospect Lake Rd, $1,298,888 MLS 342584, Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

219-40 Gorge Rd. W., $249,900 MLS 344102, Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

211-4529 West Saanich Road, $349,900 MLS 343719, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

MLS 335919, Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

MLS 344157, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

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Peaceful waterfront living is incorporated into this exquisite residence with several private outdoor living areas. The floor plan features four bedrooms plus a top of the line kitchen. Find a Romantic fireplace, and elegant finishing, views & sunrises. Enjoy luxuriating in the Spa soaker tub-shower ensuite, or gazing over the quartzite counters of your designer kitchen to the magic Blue! This is the stuff that Lakefront Boating dreams are made of. Welcome home! NEW PRICE $1,298,888

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Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious family room, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LR with FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer a built-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR ‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offers a very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000 O 29 pen S Br un iga da do y 2 on -4 Plc .

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Stunning exquisitely presented rare Oak Bay boutique property with residential and commercial zoning. Currently configured as 2 suites Brigadoon, there myfloor Heart Lies. and 2 commercial areas.

A second additionForever is possible subject to One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! This 4-level Oak Bay municipality approval. This mixed use immaculate building home oceanfront home features oak hardwood floors, an open concept includes: ft ofextra commercial space. OneA2glassed-in bedroom 892 sq Great room,1101 and sq 2 bed accommodation.

Conservatory covers a relaxing 1/3suite, Acrewith of English ft. residential suitehot andtub. oneWalk 746 sqacross ft studio external country gardens, down to the water’s edge; launch your canoe from your 130 ft High visibility of StisPatrick Central Avenue. ofentrances. waterfront.

This privatecorner Paradise a mereSt15and mins. to Victoria city centre. $750,000 A rare supreme “live work” opportunity. $1,150,000

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309

2004 Hawkins Place, $514,900

MLS 342796, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

768 Danby Place, $589,500

MLS 343972, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-744-3301

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Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309

2391 Moore Place, $569,900

404 Proctor Place, 1047 Braeburn Avenue, $679,900 MLS 343012, Sunday 2-4 $424,900

WEST SHORE

MLS 341482, Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

MLS 343471, Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003

1666 Georgia View Pl., $769,000

3455 Auburn,

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MLS 341785, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-744-3301

6253 Marie Meadows, $698,900

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

1952 Barrett Drive, $874,900

303-7088 West Saanich Road, $314,800

MLS # 342859, Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Carefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious 2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s 1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s Bog Park. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court & guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

7182 West Saanich Rd., From $370,000

SAANICH WEST

203-2779 Stautw Road, $139,900 MLS 336536, Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

6-2115 Amelia Avenue MLS 344164, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance Claude Delmaire, 250-386-8875

DFH Real Estate Ltd. Sunday 1-3 Elfie Jeeves, 250-477-7291 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003

3002 Alouette Drive, $549,900

685 Sunshine Terrace, $319,900

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

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

2655 Sooke Rd., from $199,900

2654 Selwyn,

2165 Stone Gate, $679,900

6038/6046 Sooke Road

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Ryan Zailo, 250-588-7653

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun John Percy, 250-508-1551

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MLS 340950, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Agustin Torres, 250-886-8520

MLS 341961, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Robert Young, 250-385-6900

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Custom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved design is evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter shower system and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite awes with its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece de resistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deck for dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

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Saanich’s Lopez twins Peter and Paul made their amateur fighting debut in mixed martial arts last week, faring well with a pair of wins at Battlefield Fight League event No. 33 in Coquitlam’s Hard Rock Casino.

Peter Lopez defeated David Chen at 2:53 of the first round by referee stoppage for an armbar and Paul won his match against 29-year-old Josh Chow by a split decision.

It’s the first MMA fight for the twins but they’re no strangers to the ring. The fight comes almost exactly one year since their ameteur boxing debut in 2013.

Now 19 (though barely), the brothers came into Jason Heit’s Island MMA gym three years ago. Heit, a former professional fighter and coach, insisted they gain as much experience as possible. “You can train with us but I won’t put anybody into MMA fighting unless they show the strengths,� Heit said. “I told them to wrestle, box, kick box, jiu-jitsu tournaments, grappling tournaments, and they did,�

That incluced joining the Reynolds secondary school wrestling team as Grade 10 students, though they enjoyed provincial success nonetheless.

They’re currenlty ranked fourth

and fifth in boxing for B.C., and are studying in Camosun College’s electrician program.

Saanich’s Alexi Argyiou, 21, also fought at Battlefield 33, winning his main card event and advancing his career record to 5-0.

Vikes win Canada West cross-country title

The UVic Vikes men’s crosscountry team defended their Canada West title by placing second at the CIS national cross-country championships in St. John’s, N.L. The Vikes women finished sixth in the country and second in the conference.

The races were held at St. John’s Pippy Park golf course for the first time in the event’s history, on Nov. 8.

Vike Ryan Cassidy was named Canada West Male Athlete of the Year as the CIS First Team All-Canadian came seventh overall in a time of 34 minutes and 10 seconds while Chloe Hegland, who finished 12th in the conference, was named Canada West Female Rookie of the Year. Vikes coach Brent Fougner was named Canada West men’s Coach of the Year.

University of Guelph claimed both the women’s and men’s CIS titles, marking the ninth-

consecutive year the Gryphons have captured both banners.

Next to Cassidy, the top Vike male was On the men’s side, Olivier Collin finishing 11th in the CIS and fourth in the Canada West with a time of in 34:30. Thomas Riva finished 15th in the CIS to join Collin as a CIS Second Team AllCanadian.

Among the women Vike Shanua McInnis was 27th in the CIS with a time of 24:25, while Emma Bibault was close behind her in 24:27.

McInnis, Bibault, Hegland and Rachel Francois were all named Canada West Second Team All-Stars.

Fifth-year Vike Kendra Pomfret was announced the CIS and Canada West studentathlete community service award winner.

Chargers host Capilano for home openers

The Camosun Chargers basketball teams are home for the first time in the PacWest season against the Capilano University Blues today (Nov. 14) and the Quest University Kermodes tomorrow (Nov. 15) at PISE. Game time for the women is 6 p.m. and men at 8 p.m.

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