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Oak Bay alone in opposition to amalgamation Seven other communities say yes to studies Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Oak Bay is the lone one of eight communities where residents opposed a non-binding referendum question on amalgamation on their ballots. Oak Bay voters rejected amalgamation by a 62 per cent margin, 3,594 to 2,184. “There was a clear sentiment that people in Oak Bay don’t want to

amalgamate so I was confident that would be the outcome. There’s a clear mandate from residents that Oak Bay should not be moving in that direction,” said Mayor Nils Jensen. “There are other ways we can create efficiencies and avoid duplication. We have a small and very efficient staff. We’re very cost conscious.” The electorate, however, approved a study on amalgamation in seven of eight communities that held a non-binding referendum question, many calling for public consultation and a provincial study on regional governance. North Saanich, Central Saanich, Langford,

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develop a public consultation and study process to explore models of governance. “The electorate has spoken and now is the time for action. Amalgamation Yes is expecting that local officials will move forward with the governance review in the near future and will be asking the province to take a leadership role in facilitating the process,” said John Vickers, spokesperson for AmalgamationYes. PlEASE SEE: Province commits resources to study, Page A2

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“Unbiased, objective studies conducted by the province will provide the best quality information to residents.” Vickers said he’s had communications with the ministry but it’s imperative now to keep moving that forward. “What we’d like to see is a commission with experts and insight into the various issues, to study and come up with two or three different models, which will hopefully lead to a provincially run referendum in 2018 or a binding municipal referendum.” Oak Bay was the only municipality to reject further examination of amalgamation, with 62 per cent saying no to the question: Are you in favour of the District of Oak Bay being amalgamated into a larger regional municipality? “The Oak Bay and Langford question didn’t have any consultation, it was ‘Will you marry me before the first date?’” Vickers said. Hot on the heels of the

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election, the province announced Monday it would put resources toward studying amalgamation for Greater Victoria. “In the Capital Region, a number of municipalities asked ballot questions about governance structures at the local level, and results indicate many citizens in the region are open to examining changes to the local government structure and/or service delivery,”

said Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes in a release. “I remain committed to provide the support and resources required by the newly elected local governments, once they have had an opportunity to discuss and review the results in greater detail.” – with files from Travis Paterson cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Postal changes could pose problems for Oak Bay Residents, politicians seek more input prior to implementation Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

As our neighbours in Victoria, Colwood, Saanich, Esquimalt, View Royal and Songhees Nation face changeover from mail service at the door to community mailboxes, politicians and residents here in Oak Bay still have more questions than answers. “I think that the imposition or retrofit of those super mailbox sites into established neighbourhoods is going to have the potential to damage the neighbourhood and streetscape,” said Patrick Frey, a south Oak Bay resident and resident appointee on the recent Official Community Plan Advisory Committee. “I think there are issues as well in safety and accessibility. These communities were not designed with that in mind.” A pair of local politicians hold out hope Canada Post will halt the planned elimination of home mail delivery to 20,000 households in the Capital Region. “I wrote to the CEO of Canada Post in July with practical questions about how this would be implemented in Greater Victoria. It’s disappointing to see Canada Post move ahead before answering any of those basic questions about cost, safety and accessibility,” said Victoria MP Murray Rankin. Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen shares Frey’s concern over impact of community mailboxes on established neighbourhoods. “We work very hard to

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Resident Peter Frey says too many questions remain about how community mailboxes being implemented in areas such as this south Oak Bay area will impact those neighbourhoods. preserve the streetscapes in neighbourhoods and our villages,” said Jensen. “We work to maintain the character of these areas. We don’t want huge boxes blighting our boulevards. We don’t want traffic jams or parking issues. If Canada Post goes ahead without listening to residents or council, it’s not going to work for Oak Bay.” Too many questions remain, Frey said. “The infrastructure investment to achieve the mailbox sites is going to be pretty substantial,” said Frey. If costs are downloaded onto municipalities: “That’s going to take scarce money away from other uses including at the local level implementation of some of the stuff that’s in the OCP.” Rankin, Jensen and Frey all want assurances that residents won’t

trying to be forced to foot “They’re cutting jobs you’re retrofit them into the bill for new for postal workers and these established infrastructure. neighbourhoods,” “Canada Post making work for doctors. ” he said. wants to have - Murray Rankin He fears the it both ways. narrow streets They’re saying it’s and short blocks, with extra a cost-saving measure but they’re people getting in the car to pick also saying it’s driven by the up the mail, will cause safety decline in hard copy mail,” said concerns. He envisions U-turns Frey. “If you take that to its logical and unnecessary backing up. conclusion, the question becomes “Human nature being what it in 10 years is almost everything going to be electronic? Is this huge is, I can picture a lot of people getting in their car and driving a investment for this purpose going short distance,” he said. “What to be short term? … There are you’ll see is traffic congestion, and some real questions about that people making potentially bad that need to be addressed.” decisions about how they access The streets in his the site.” neighbourhood, Frey notes, are After a public outcry earlier not designed with these things in this year from seniors’ groups and mind. persons with disabilities who rely “It’s quite a different thing when

on home mail delivery, Canada Post committed to providing specific accommodation to those who lack alternatives. Rankin says requiring a “doctor’s note” is far from a workable solution. “What they’re offering is a 1-800 number that you’re to call and give your confidential medical information to Canada Post,” Rankin said. “The Canadian Medical Association has already rejected this approach as costly and irresponsible. They’re cutting jobs for postal workers and making work for doctors.” No postal codes in Oak Bay have been slated for changeover yet. While all of Canada will be converted away from door-todoor delivery over the next five years, a total of 18,008 addresses in Victoria, Langford, Colwood, Esquimalt, View Royal and Songhees are to be converted by next fall. Canada Post has launched a program which offers those residents multiple opportunities to have a say in where those boxes will go. “Houses will receive the informational kit (in the VNA and VNB postal code zones) from Canada Post this week confirming they’re part of the conversion and inviting feedback,” said Canada Post spokesperson Anick Losier. “We localize the information on where to put the boxes at granular level within the street, and that comes from the community and municipality level.” Canada Post’s priorities are to blend the community boxes into the region as best as possible while respecting urban design, attention to accessibility, safety, high traffic and sidewalks, Losier said. – with files from Saanich News cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

Rescue crews locate stranded picnicker on Discovery Island Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Darkness settled too quickly for a pair of picnickers on Discovery Island last Saturday. Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre called in the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 33 in Oak Bay with a report of a man missing on Discovery Island. “A lady and her husband had gone out from Oak Bay Marina to Discovery Island

and had a picnic on the island,” said Ed Walker, station leader at RCM-SAR Station 33 in Oak Bay. The man went for a walk with the dog but then darkness settled. “He got turned around and he wound up on the north side of the island … in the dark.” The wife headed back for the marina and met up with the Oak Bay’s RCM-SAR team. “We talked to her and took her to the rescue station so she could show us

exactly where they had been,” Watson said. The RCM-SAR team started at Rudlin Bay, initiating the search from the east end of the beach, the missing man’s last known position. “Partway into the search the navy provided a helicopter and they started searching using search lights and infrared,” Watson said. The man was found on the beach by both teams. “He had done a couple things right. He

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“They’re really going to serenade everyone who’s out on the avenue Saturday morning.”

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Winchester Galleries kicks off winter in Oak Bay with floor to ceiling art. Paintings are “hung in an irresistible cheek-by-jowl manner,” says Elizabeth Levinson of Winchester Modern, the Winchester sister gallery in Victoria. “We’re really wanting to offer an alternative to the Christmas sweater or socks under the tree. We suggest an artwork that might become an heirloom, whether it’s from an emerging artist, something more accessibly priced … or an established big name in Canadian art.” Winchester Galleries intends to start an annual winter tradition Saturday on Oak Bay Avenue with The Winter Exhibition. The wide range of work includes local artists such as Oak Bay’s Adam Noonan, Avis Rasmussen, Terry Fenton, the late Fenwick Lansdowne, Andy Wooldridge and Manish om Prakash as well as many famous Canadian abstract painters including Jean Paul Riopelle, Claude Tousignant, Harold Klunder, Jean McEwen and Michael Morris. There will be lots of previously unseen works including paintings from Antoine

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Linda Hensellek, left, and Elizabeth Levinson of Winchester Galleries flank Marion Siegel, leader of the Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra that will add some pzazz to The Winter Exhibition opening at the gallery Saturday morning on Oak Bay Avenue. Bittar and Douglas Fraser as well as William Perehudoff paperworks. “The hanging is inspired by The Summer Exhibition that has

taken place continuously since 1769 in London’s Burlington House,” Levinson said. They’ve done the salon-style hanging before.

“It was just fabulous. People walked in and just said ‘wow’. You’re looking from lower down than we would normally hang, right up to the ceiling, so there’s

so much to take in,” Levinson said. The Summer Exhibit has a steel band march down Piccadilly in London. To emulate that merriment, the Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra will play Saturday from about 10 a.m. to noon up and down Oak Bay Avenue and perform on the plaza at Winchester Galleries. “They’re really going to serenade everyone who’s out on the avenue Saturday morning … and lead a merry group back to the gallery,” Levinson said. “I think it’s going to be one of those overwhelming, lively kind of events.” Regular Winchester performer harpist Elizabeth Ely will perform inside the gallery from noon to 4 p.m. The Winter Exhibition runs to Dec. 3 in advance of the Oak Bay Gallery Walk on Dec. 4. “This is also a nice lead in to that evening, which is very popular on the avenue,” Levinson said. “Oak Bay has really become an arts centre.” cvanreeuwyk@oak baynews.com

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Three new trustees could bring a major shift to the Greater Victoria board of education. “I think the [election result] is going to change the direction of the board,” said current board chair Peg Orcherton. Ann Whiteaker topped the polls with 20,252 votes. She will be joined by fellow newcomers Rob Paynter (18,926 votes) and Jordan Watters (16,658). Orcherton (20,083 votes), will be joined by five other incumbents when the new board is sworn in Dec. 1: Deborah Nohr (20,177), Diane McNally (20,057), Elaine Leonard (17,855), Edith LoringKuhanga (17,389) and Tom Ferris (16,940). “What I’d like to see is the board moving in the same direction, focusing on what benefits students, but I’m not sure that’s going to happen,” said Orcherton. She expects the three new trustees will side with three others currently at the table, something she fears will put “the benefit of the teachers’ union before the benefit of the students.” Orcherton also expects the new balance of power will bring an end to her term as board chair. “I don’t think that’s going to be in the cards. I think with a new majority it will likely shift. We’ll have to see on [Dec. 1].” Orcherton plans to call on the other trustees to present a united voice to advocate for the proper funding models so students get the education they deserve. “With the chronic underfunding of education, we need to work together with one voice, not fighting amongst ourselves and with stakeholders group, which allows the government to continue to abrogate their responsibilities,” she said.

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Canada Post must address concerns Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night can keep a mail carrier from completing their rounds, to paraphrase the age-old motto of the U.S. Postal Service. But dwindling revenues and a government looking for areas to cut could see door-to-door delivery go the way of the stage coach that used to transport the mail. Local politicians, however, aren’t quite so keen on the changes planned for Canada Post, with door-to-door delivery expected to be phased out over the next five years. While no postal codes in Oak Bay have been slated for changeover yet, a total of 18,008 addresses in Victoria, Langford, Colwood, Esquimalt, View Royal and Songhees are to be converted by next fall. Those proposed changes have prompted Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen and Victoria MP Murray Rankin to speak out against the elimination of home delivery and ask questions in regards to the holes that litter the Canada Post plan. Rankin was stunned to see Canada Post move ahead before answering questions about cost, safety and accessibility. “We work very hard to preserve the streetscapes in neighbourhoods and our villages,” said Jensen. “We work to maintain the character of these areas. We don’t want huge boxes blighting our boulevards. We don’t want traffic jams or parking issues.” With mail volumes continuing their steady decline, it’s easy to see the lure of community mailboxes. The community mailboxes certainly make sense for highrise developments and tightly packed homes in a city core, and would significantly reduce costs for the financially stretched Crown corporation in sparsely populated rural areas. But Canada Post must consult with communities to avoid massive disruption being caused by the implementation of community delivery, and Ottawa certainly can’t expect to offset costs onto municipalities for a program aimed to boost federal coffers. The advent of electronic communication has greatly diminished Canadians’ reliance on mail delivery. But that doesn’t mean changes to the mail system should leave Canadians out in the cold.

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Trees can pose a serious threat to property The cypress/juniper hedge blocking the sidewalk at the McCutcheon residence (Oak Bay News Nov. 7) illustrates things many people are ignorant of, besides the decency of not blocking sidewalks. Trees grow, especially quickly here on the wet coast, despite what environmental activists infer. Those ones really should be removed, then new ones can be planted further back from the sidewalk -– in a few years they’ll be

an ample hedge. People often plant too close to fences, driveways, streets, and buildings – they don’t think ahead, so have to remove the trees later. Meanwhile the folly of keeping trees was demonstrated in the recent windstorms, a neighbour’s tree almost took out windows in a friend’s house. The tree had been topped years ago – that’s another horticulture lesson for property owners, trees will grow multiple new

tops but they are weak. In recent years at least one elderly person living alone has had water through the roof in the middle of the night as a tree punctured it. Folks, you have to think ahead, otherwise you’ll be redoing the job later – but at higher cost due to interference from the collective who require consultants and permits. (Voters don’t think ahead either.) Keith Sketchley Saanich

Oak Bay dog owners left holding the bag Why is it that with taxes as high as they are in Oak Bay that services provided by most other districts just don’t exist. Oak Bay, like most of Victoria, has more dogs these days than ever

before. Most communities manage the waste caused by these dogs by providing bag dispensers and garbage cans for public use. My wife and I walked our dog from Oak Bay Marina to Willows Beach, through

Cattle Point, Uplands Park and then back to Beach Drive to the marina. Nice sunny day, hundreds of dog walkers, not one bag dispenser. Being responsible dog lovers we always carry our own bags

Deer decision carries hidden costs Now that the election is over the mayor can see that the major plank in his platform, the deer, is taken care of. It is sad that many of those who voted for him did not seem to realize the cost and possible problems associated with this, his biggest concern.

When given the chance to explain costs and logistics in this complicated endeavour the mayor ignored it. It should be an interesting four years possibly wrought with problems for this decision. Harold W. Watson Oak Bay

but it sure is nice when we walk in Sidney, Esquimalt or other districts to have bags available in case we forgot. Scott Stofer Brentwood Bay

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Oak Bay High rules the court on Vancouver Island. The school captured the Vancouver Island championship over the weekend in both senior boys and senior girls volleyball. The Oak Bay Barbers rebounded from a slow start to win a rematch against the Vanier Towhees to take the senior boys AAA crown in Nanaimo. “It was a good performance for us because we didn’t play particularly well on Friday. We dropped that first match to Vanier,” said Barbers coach Al Carmichael. The Courtenay squad earned a convincing 2-0 win on Friday but Oak Bay recovered in Saturday’s elimination match against their crosstown rivals the Reynolds Roadrunners. “We started slow again, dropped the first set, but then got our game in line. We won the next two fairly convincingly,” said Carmichael. The Barbers continued to roll with a win over the host Dover Bay Dolphins in the semifinals. “It’s a team that we have struggled against this year but we came out with a convincing 3-0 win.” Oak Bay stormed out to two-set lead in the rematch against Vanier in the finals. The Towhees took the third set but the Barbers hung on in the fourth for a 3-1 win (25-18, 25-16, 21-25, 25-23). “The Grade 12s particularly played like they’re capable of. They stepped up to give us the points when we needed them,” said Carmichael. The team now travels to the Langley Events Centre for the provincial championships Nov. 27-29. “We still need to improve, we need to raise our game level if we want to be in the top four,” said Carmichael, who sees the Kelowna Owls as the team to beat. “They’re pretty much, hands down, the class of the field,” said Carmichael, who is confident the Barbers can earn a spot in the semifinals. “Then once we’re in the semifinals, all the stars need to line up at that point. It’s just who’s playing the best volleyball at that time.” The Oak Bay Breakers used home-court advantage to rise to the top of the senior girls AAAA field on the Island.

Oak Bay got revenge for an opening round loss to knock off the West Shore’s Belmont Bulldogs in the final 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 25-11, 25-18). “The girls were focused on the task at hand by beating Claremont in straight sets [3-0] in the semifinals and then beating our arch rivals Belmont in the finals,” said Breakers coach Scott Millington. Oak Bay’s Annie Pringle was named tournament MVP, while Morgan Roskelley was named a first-team all star and Madison Skala to the second team with the Oak Bay team that claimed its first Island title since 1973. “It was our goal as a team since the start of the season to win the Island championship,” said Millington. “It has been a long season with lots of injuries, but the feeling of winning the island title will heal any physical pain that they have.” The Breakers will now travel to Cranbrook for the provincial championships Nov. 27-29 at Mount Baker secondary. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Oak Bay skater leaps onto national stage Teen aims for top-five placing in Montreal

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Alisa Lyesina’s first foray to Montreal will be marked with hard work and seconds spent in the air. The Oak Bay figure skater finished fourth in the province to earn a berth in the Western Canadian Challenge next month. She was one of five Oak Bay skaters who competed at the B.C. and Yukon Sectional Championships in Prince George. Lyesina picked up the fourth spot for pre-novice ladies and became a Super Series bronze medalist. Lyesina competed alongside her pre-novice peers Cassidy Steen and Kiara Jankowski. Mackenzie Wavryk competed in novice and Amanda Wright as a junior. “Amanda qualified last year and she’s the first in eight years,” said Jamie McGrigor, director of skating for the Oak Bay Figure Skating Club. “It’s quite an accomplishment for [Lyesina] to get through.” The team of five girls all skated well, the coach said. “They all did something exceptional. They all did something where the crowd went wild and people talked about. I was really

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“I really like it,” she said, adding the jumps are particularly thrilling. Jumping is something she’s good at, and it comes through particularly in her short program. “I feel like I can have fun in my short, my long is just serious,” she said. Over the last year the Landsdown student says she’s concentrated on not over thinking and just doing her best. “A year ago [Lyesina] decided she was going to make it come hell or high water and she did,” said McGrigor. “She’s done well all season. She was consistently at the top all year, that always helps with confidence.” She’s shown commitment by skating five days a week, including three times on Wednesdays. The 13-year-old plans to continue skating, competing and

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Honda has had a big year. Not only did it bring back the popular VFR800F (which I’ll get to in a bit), they released some all-new products. But the fun isn’t stopping there. With more motorcycles on the way for 2015, I thought now would be a good time to look back at some great bikes I rode in 2014. Besides, we might be deep into fall – with the accompanying frigid temperatures – but on sunny days, the roads aren’t without motorcycles. That’s definitely a warming thought.

CBR650F

Don’t let the “CBR” designation - followed by the 650 – intimidate you. This all-new middleweight bike has the sporty flair that you’re used to but with a twist. With a curb weight of 211kg (465 lbs.) and a seat height is 810mm (31.8-inches), complete with a narrow middle profile, it allows a range of riders to feel comfortable atop its seat. What I really liked about this bike is that yes, you have the sport bike styling, but without the wrist and backache that can sometimes be experienced. The ergonomics are more upright so I was comfortable for much longer when I decided to go for an extended ride. Honda mentions that the development team included many engineers in their 20s. That’s a good thing, considering they want to attract a younger customer with the CBR650F. Furthermore, engineers decided early on that chasing peak power at redline was off their agenda. Strong acceleration from a standing start, low/mid range torque and mid-gear roll-on throttle response were targeted as the essential elements. Speaking of which, it’s powered by a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline-4 engine. It comes in great colours like Sword Silver Metallic, and my test bike, which happened to be the eye-catching Candy Tahitian Blue The CBR650F has an MSRP of $8,999.

VFR800F

The wait is over and 2014 saw the re-introduction of the VFR800F. The legendary motorcycle is completely updated with a modern look, a brand new telescopic fork, Pro-arm swingarm, wheels and bodywork. Not to mention, there’s an adjustable seat height, standard-fit Traction Control System, ABS, heated grips and Honda’s unique new self-cancelling turn signals. In the process, it sheds 10kg from the previous model, and has an engine re-tuned for greater low and mid-range torque.

The V4 engine configuration, which powers this sport-touring machine is unique to Honda and dates back four decades. The 782cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC 90° V4VTEC engine allows for some great low-end power, but rev it higher and you dig into the VTEC, which will really put a smile on your face. Much like the VTEC in Honda vehicles, VTEC valve timing still operates one pair of inlet/ exhaust valves per cylinder at low rpm, and then switches to four as revs rise but the transition is now seamless. The seat is height adjustable (789mm/31-inches or 809mm/31.8-inches) using the tool provided and it weighs in at 239kg (527 lbs.) It’s not a svelte bike by any stretch, so urban riding wasn’t my favourite. But on the open road, it is just a treat. It has an MSRP of $13,499.

NC750XA

Ah, the NC750XA. A bike I’ve been dying to get on since the NC700s came out two years ago. It’s the more adventurous of two NC models (the S and X), with a taller ride height (830mm/32.6-inches in comparison to 790mm/31.1-inches) and a more upright seating position. This “different” breed of bike isn’t the high redlining sort Honda riders might be used to. It’s ideal for urban romping or a pleasure cruise. For 2014, an extra 75cc capacity was added to the liquid-cooled, SOHC 8-valve parallel twin- cylinder engine. With its engine mounted low to the ground, it naturally equates to a low centre of gravity and an easy-to-move-around type of riding dynamic. Furthermore, you can get upwards of 400km out of the 14L tank. Not bad. And it get’s better. With the fuel tank under the seat, you have that allows for a handy storage compartment in place of where you’d normally put in your gas; one of the coolest features of this bike. It has an MSRP of $8,199.

CB500XA

One member of the CB500 trifecta, the 500XA, is a charming little bike that fulfills the idea of owning an adventure-style bike but one that is more manageable for newer riders in the genre. It has a compact adjustable windscreen, open riding accommodations and large-capacity fuel tank. It has an MSRP of $6,049. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Demand for a hot meal and warm shelter at Our Place has almost doubled in the last two months. In October alone, Our Place served more than 58,000 meals – a 62-per-cent increase from the previous year. And it’s not slowing down, said Grant McKenzie, Our Place director of communications. Already in November, Our Place is setting new records on a daily basis for the number of meals served. Our Place has recently extended its hours until 9 p.m., seven days per week, to meet demand during the winter. McKenzie said part of the reason for the increase has been the extension of hours, but also the reduction of services at other social services agencies such as the Salvation Army and the Mustard Seed. “We are seeing a lot of new faces,” said Don Evans, executive director of Our Place.

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Don Evans, executive director at Our Place Society, stirs a large pot of vegetables that will be added to an equally large pot of meat to create a stew for dinner at Our Place. “The cold weather plays its part, but we’re also seeing more low-income people, seniors, working poor, and those with mental and physical disabilities, seeking out help because their cheque can’t stretch far enough to provide both shelter and meals.” Our Place operates on an annual $1 million budget to provide meals and, but that is eaten up quickly with the influx of new clients, McKenzie said. “Our staff is working extra hard to make sure everyone gets a hot meal in a safe

place,” he said. Our Place feeds between 500 to 800 people a day. McKenzie said donations are always welcome, especially cash. But clothing, such as jackets, socks and gloves are also needed. “We are very grateful to have such generous supporters who are making it possible for us to keep our doors open,” said Evans. In addition to providing meals, Our Place provides 45 transitional housing units, hot showers, free clothing, counselling and outreach services.

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In loving memory Lorna P. Salmon 1948-1992 As the anniversary approaches Hard to believe its been 22 years Iâ€™ve experienced all the emotions Iâ€™ve shed my share of tears I remember all the good times They bring a smile to my face You showed me how to live my life Full of patience, love, and grace I think of you and miss you often Even visit when I need you Bringing yellow roses A few tears and some smiles too You were taken far too early But Iâ€™ve never felt youâ€™re gone You are always watching over me My beautiful guardian angel, my beloved Mom Love always, your devoted son Dan

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS CORNER ST LUKEâ€™S BAZAAR & lunch, Sat, Nov. 22nd, 10-2pm, 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd. Crafts, books, misc, etc... Free admission.

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Vintage Retro & Collectible Show & Sale Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 9:30am - 4:00pm, $4 â€˜Early Birdsâ€™ @ 8:30am, $20 Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Meet over 85 retro & collectible enthusiasts at this 120 table sale. Free parking; children free with adult.

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REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS For various resort locations in the Kelowna and area.

SIGN LANGUAGE Dictionaries. American and English versions $15. ea. (250)477-1819

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TRADES, TECHNICAL F/T Granite/Quartz Fabricator reqâ€™d in Parskville. Some heavy lifting. Exp. an asset with preference to CNC exp. Email resume to teresapollen.sts@gmail.com JOURNEYMAN Mechanic required to perform all aspects of automotive repairs and servicing. Must have Automotive Mechanical Repair Certificate of Qualification. Start full time immediately, Reliable Auto Body, Courtenay, BC. email: reliableautobody@telus.net or fax 250-334-3668

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PETS PETS CKC CHOC/BLK lab pups, gorgeous, top quality, gentle nature, $1200. 250-897-6275.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS NATIVE ART & ARTIFACTS AUCTION Sunday Nov. 23rd, 12:00 Noon Preview 9:00am Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive. Vancouver OVER 475 ITEMS!

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

GARAGE SALES 3735 DONCASTER DriveSat, Sept 22, 10am-6pm. Moving Sale everything must go! (778)432-2896

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS â€œWATERS EDGEâ€? Saanichton, ocean front, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 55+. NP/NS. Call (250)655-1702.

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FOOD PRODUCTS BEEF FARM GATE SALES. 1516 Mt. Douglas Cross Rd. Hours Friday & Saturday 10-4. Naturally raised, hormone free beef. Individual cuts sold, sharp, frozen & double wrapped. (250)477-3321.

FREE ITEMS FREE SHORT-HAIRED male kittens. (778)421-4567.

FRIENDLY FRANK 7â€™ SCOTCH Pine Christmas tree, decorations, wreaths & misc. $60. (250)592-2898. IMPACT WRENCH$30, Booster jumper cables, $30. Router, $30. 778-433-2899.

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Seminar on downsizing will be held Nov. 29 at Cedar Hill Rec

Empty nesters look to downsize Leaving a home filled with memories can be emotional Andrea Peacock Black Press

For many parents whose children have grown up and moved out, they are left with a big house to themselves and are looking for a change. Making the decision to downsize and leave the family home can be daunting for some, but local experts say it does not have to be with the right help and information. “It’s just such a daunting process,” said Joanne Brodersen, a realtor with DFH Real Estate. “[But] it’s not as scary as it seems. With the right people helping you, that transition can be made much more smoothly than it appears at first.” Besides the physical aspect of moving, Brodersen said the emotional aspect is often a factor as well, in terms of memories associated with the home. She advises going through items in the home and deciding what can be given away and what should stay when looking to move to a smaller place. “There’s so many people that can use those things that are sitting in your house that have been collecting dust for the last 20 years because no one’s used them.” Bill Ethier, managing

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Realtor Joanne Brodersen stands in front of a bungalow she is selling. A person downsizing from a multi-storey house might find a bungalow fits their needs. broker president of Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty, said one of the main challenges for many people who are downsizing is being used to the amount of space they had before. He said most people who downsize are going from a single family home to a condo. “It’s easier to go up in space because you acquire more stuff as you move up, but going down it’s making

the decision of what to eliminate from your life.” Another challenge for some people is having unrealistic expectations of how much space they can get within their budget, said Ethier. He said people often wonder how they are going to live in a much smaller home. “Get out there and look at properties and do comparisons and get an idea of what a square footage is,” said Ethier.

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He added buyers should measure the rooms in their own homes in order to be able to compare it to homes they are looking to move into. Last month, Brodersen organized a downsizing seminar, where people who were looking for more information and advice were able to come and hear from multiple speakers, including herself, a mortgage specialist and a financial planner.

Another seminar will be held on Nov. 29 from 2-4 p.m. in the seniors wing of Cedar Hill Rec, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. “We find so many people are thirsty for this information,” said Brodersen. “If you know how it’s going to go, it’s not quite so frightening.” For more information about the upcoming downsizing seminar, visit joannebrodersen.com or call 250-477-7291.

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Training pays off for junior track cyclists

Oak Bay rider among cyclists heading to junior national championship

Championships in Burnaby, are on bikes attached to wind trainers that allow them to ride in place. At one point, the frigid wind gusting outside threatens to carry the tents away, leaving Diertens and fellow junior rider Riley Pickrell, 13, to reach up and hang on while continuing to ride. Ah, the joys of winter training in Victoria. While only the most hardy are here on this day, Triple Shot Racing club coach Lister Farrar says the Victoria Velodrome Association’s member clubs have upwards of 60 young riders in various stages of development. “The next stage for us is to get local

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It’s near freezing outside and four teenaged track cyclists dressed in riding spandex are doing their best to keep warm inside a heated training tent. The group, including 15-year-old Saanich residents Erik Diertens and Erin Attwell, who compete this weekend at the 2014 Junior National Track Cycling

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competition for them,” he says. Farrar, who was named Cycling B.C.’s Youth Coach of the Year this summer for his work promoting the sport and helping train area youth, says some riders make their way up the competitive ladder rather quickly, while others are content to ride for exercise and the social aspects of club riding. Diertens, a member of the ProCity Racing club, and Attwell, who rides for Tripleshot, are among 11 riders from Vancouver Island who are part of Team B.C. competing in Burnaby. Others riders from Capital Region clubs who will be competing this weekend (with club listed) include Saanich residents Clara Mackenzie (Local Ride) and Eloi Battista (Pacific Cycling Centre), Victoria’s Trevor Stothart (Red Truck), Esquimalt’s John Wilcox (ProCity) and Oak Bay’s Rachel Carey (Vancouver Island Youth Performance Racing Squad). Former University of Victoria studentathlete Laura Brown, who won a silver medal in the team pursuit event at

the 2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Colombia earlier this year, was on hand last weekend to speak at the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association’s annual general meeting with fellow national teamer Gillian Carleton. She also led a spin class for junior riders and was at the velodrome Saturday morning to offer her guidance to the young riders. The native of Calgary is impressed with the number of teens taking up track riding and other disciplines. “The more kids on bikes, the better,” she says. “It creates a fun training atmosphere.” The weekend competition, held on the steeply banked track at the Burnaby Velodrome, will include an omnium. Track cycling’s version of the heptathlon, the omnium is designed to create generalists among developing racers, Farrar says. The weekend also includes events for match sprints, Keirin sprint, team sprints and team pursuit. editor@oakbaynews.com

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raingear) and wear a headlamp/bring a flashlight. Nikki Wright from SeaChange Marine Conservation Society will be on hand to explain the importance of eelgrass habitat, and ongoing eelgrass mapping and restoration efforts within the region. Meet on the north end of Willows Beach Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and expect to be there a couple of hours, no matter the weather. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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SHELTER FOUNDATION Partnership between groups broadens help for transition houses Don Descoteau Black Press

Teamwork. It can be a powerful thing when the people and groups involved in a project or trying to achieve a common goal are all pulling in the same direction. An initiative launched by Country Grocer, in partnership with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Creekmore Coffee, sees these three groups working together to expand the reach of charity dollars provided to women’s shelters and transition houses on Vancouver Island. The month-long fundraiser combines people’s love of coffee; a distribution method and an opportunity to help fund services for women on the Island. Now until Dec. 13, $3 from every bag of Creekmore’s Coffee Country Roaster blend will be directly shared between 10 facilities in Island communities from Courtenay to Ucluelet to Greater Victoria. Bill Ethier, president and managing broker for Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, says providing financial assistance to transition houses is an extension of what agents do on a regular basis. He describes that by way of offering the history of the Foundation. That organization emerged from a national survey the company undertook with its agents in 1998, when it asked what types of charity or fundraising ideas realtors would be interested in contributing to as a group. “Homelessness rose to the top and the company began looking at it on a national level,” Ethier says. What came through in his conversations with agents on Vancouver Island was that the most important aspect of their job is to provide people with a home. Ideally, they hope those homes are filled with love and companionship, but that isn’t always the case, he says. “If a home isn’t happy, if there’s intimidation or abuse happening, the home isn’t happy anymore.”

The prevalence of family violence and abuse, not just in areas of the world where women are oppressed, but close to home, can be an eyeopener for people not exposed to such issues, Ethier says. “There is still that lack of respect for women, and the children are the innocent victims in all of this. They’re victims of a power struggle in the home,” he says. “This happens in our own backyard, not just in other parts of the world.” Greater Victoria Royal LePage agents and staff have worked with area transition houses for the past decade, via the Foundation. Looking at the scope of family violence and abuse, Ethier and other Royal LePage professionals pursued the idea of expanding the reach of their ongoing fundraising efforts. “With the Royal LePage offices themselves being located on the South Island, we’ve focused on four shelters. With the ability of Country Grocer to come on board, and Creekmore Coffee … we’re going to be able to raise more money as a group,” he says. “It’s an Island thing, it’s a national thing, it’s not just a Victoria thing.” Tammy Averill, marketing manager for Country Grocer, says it’s very rare to have three Island organizations come together working for one cause. “This is a new avenue for community involvement for Country Grocer,” she says. The chain had worked with Ethier on a previous unrelated campaign and didn’t hesitate when he asked them to get on board again, Averill says. Dave Creekmore, whose company has supplied Country Grocer for many years and does a lot of work within its community of Coombs and Parksville, is pleased Royal LePage would want to partner up with them on a local initiative. “This is a project that is good for everybody,” he says. “It’s nice to work Island-wide and do things on a grassroots level.”

“If a home isn’t happy, if there’s intimidation or abuse happening, the home isn’t happy anymore.”

LOCAL UPDATE

Services available for women in crisis Greater Victoria is serviced by a variety of transition houses and emergency shelters for women who may be escaping abusive or violent situations. The Royal LePage Foundation works with four of those organizations: the Cridge Centre for the Family’s Cridge Transition House for Women, Victoria Women’s Transition House Society, Sooke Transition House Society, and Margaret Laurence House, which is operated by the Greater Victoria Women’s Shelter Society. The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society, founded in 1974, temporarily housed 129 women and 59 children in 2013, and its volunteers answered 2,037 calls to its 24-hour crisis line. Hundreds more women were helped through programs operated or supported by the society. Among those are the Stopping the Violence counselling, Spousal Assault Victim Support program and specialized senior women’s programs. The Cridge Transition House, formerly Hill House, offers a safe emergency shelter, supportive counselling, connections to community supports, support designed to meet the needs of children, and provides opportunities to support and be supported by other women experiencing similar situations. The Sooke Transition House Society, at Annie’s Place, provides emergency shelter for women and children in crisis resulting from family violence. It also offers counselling programs including Stopping the Violence, and Children Who Witness Abuse, in Sooke and Port Renfrew.

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1290 Vista Heights, $497,900

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101-505 Cook Street, $239,900

MLS 342842, Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

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MLS # 342765, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bruce Warburton, 250-893-0117

83 Saghalie Road, From $276,900 Daily 12-6 Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672

607 Vancouver Street From $533,000 Daily 1-4 Large & Co. Earl Large, 250-885-0434

2745 Fifth Street, $449,000

MLS 344112, Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291

105-380 Waterfront Crescent, $318,000

MLS 344092, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

1004-225 Belleville St., $528,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Tara Hearn, 250-588-2852

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2791 Dewdney, $1,941,000

MLS 344084, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

123 Beach Drive, $653,000

MLS 344291, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dallas Chapple, 250-744-3301

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#10-158 Cooper Road, $124,500 MLS 340931, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

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1148 Craigflower Road, $539,900 MLS 341378, Saturday 10-5 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

310-848 Esquimalt Rd., $149,900 MLS # 342083, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

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#41-530 Marsett Place, $629,000 MLS 341279, Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440

4942 Cordova Bay Road MLS 343314, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

1255 Tattersall Drive, $755,000

MLS 342389, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Rosemarie Colterman, 250-592-4422

5-4305 Maltwood Lane, $549,900 MLS 344320 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Gunnar Stephenson 250-384-8124

5255 Parker Avenue, $1,698,000

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

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3863 South Valley Drive $724,900 MLS 344363, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jeff Shorter, 250-744-9903

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

1096 Burnside Road W., $469,500

Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

207-3133 Tillicum Road

MLS 340271, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd., Jacqui Thompson, 250-384-8124

554 Heatherdale Lane, $512,000 MLS 344020, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fred Carver, 250-744-330

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6-2115 Amelia Avenue, $395,000 MLS 344164, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance, Claude Delmaire 250-386-8875

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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

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7182 West Saanich Road, From $370,000

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

6253 Marie Meadows, $698,900 MLS 343471, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elaine Wright, 250-474-6003

303-7088 West Saanich Road, $314,800

The Terraces at Latoria Walk From $639,900 Thursday - Sunday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

937 Tayberry Terrace

MLS # 341729, Saturday 2:30-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Gary Brown, 250-216-7625

Happy Valley Estates, From $499,900 +GST

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

Saturday 2:30-4 Sutton group West Coast Realty Linda Clark, 250-213-7194

2-2321 Island View Road $399,900

1060 Ferncliffe Drive, $834,900

MLS 339926, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

7182 West Saanich Road

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

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2004 Hawkins Place, $514,900

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

MLS # 338576, Sunday 1-3 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484

3306 Myles Mansell Road, $389,900

MLS 343795, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-708-0739

Heron’s Landing at Latoria Creek From $294,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

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Capture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to this quarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina. The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of the ocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwood floors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

SOL High & Mighty

Breathtaking views of Ocean, City, Gulf Islands and Mt Baker. This 5048 ft. home has a professional chef-designed kitchen. Spoil yourself: Master Bedroom with walk-in closet is next to a huge ensuite complete with a tiled shower/sauna/steam room, and an air-jetted tub. A custom curved staircase leads downstairs to large family area, bedroom with walk-in closet, bedroom/office, media room/study and large library. Two large decks give 1500 ft. of outdoor enjoyment. $1,188,000

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882 Hockley Avenue,

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

Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty

401-2706 Peatt Road, $259,900

Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003 505 Outlook Pl.,

$1,288,000

3472 Blue Sky Place

MLS 342279, Saturday 2-4 JONES Co. Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

MLS # 342643, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-4828

992 Cavalcade Terrace

3138 Kettle Creek Cres.,

MLS # 341500, Saturday 12:30-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Linda Clark, 250-213-7194

$429,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital

3040 Langford Lake Road, $519,900

Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

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

2431 Eastgate Place MLS # 344244, Saturday

3279 Anchorage Avenue, $875,000

12:30-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

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

Gary Brown, 250-216-7625

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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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Your Mountain Top Aerie Awaits! Be on top of the world with this 4700 sq ft. home. Entertain family & friends in a designer nest complete Brigadoon, there my Heart Forever Lies. with Wine cellar. Large windows frame Ocean AND Lakefront Views One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! This 4-level (swim next door). Bright Great room & Dining area, open to a home oceanfront home features oak hardwood floors, an open concept gourmet Layout 3 decks forAperfect indoor-outdoor Great room,Kitchen. and 2 bed extraincludes accommodation. glassed-in Conservatory covers a relaxing 1/3 Acre of English country flow. Master Suitehot hastub. it all:Walk patio,across Spa Ensuite & closet space galore. gardens, down to the water’s edge; launch your canoe from your 130 ft Potential Suite, Bar-Media Room leave the High Flyer perfectly sated. of waterfront. This private Paradise is a mere 15 mins. to Victoria city centre. $750,000 NEW PRICE $799,999

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Location, Charm & Potential! The owners have kept the wooden A Visually Stunning Executive 5237 sq ft residence with shimmering features, fireplace and parlour true to the original Victorian character 270 degree Ocean Seascapes from Mt. Baker to the Olympics; an architectural triumphViews on 3 levels. Anchored in a private enclave of Money, Money! Maximum with Precision Design of the home. Living and familyMoney, room are spacious and bright. Home FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area. superior Luxury home breathtaking ocean mountain homesw/ABOVE Gonzales Bay.&The pillaredviews. DiningPrecision room isbuilt a has views of the ocean, 4 bdms and massive bthrm upstairs. This Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm, featuring a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formal subtle blend of classical Design & Grace. Luxuriate in the 800 sqft property locatedlevel in oneisofrecently the bestupdated. areas of Fairfi acrossbonus the inlaw sitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious dining while theis upper 7 fteld: height w. immense Walk-in, Ensuite,walk-in deck, and cosy fireplace. accommodation in the Main presently rm. Sumptuous master bed w.Spa generous closet/dressing rm. & street from the ocean, next lower to Ross area. Bay with easy floor access to Beacon used Master ensuite. Lower room, level and offers self-contained celler. commercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyer Enjoy the Media possible suite below.suite Close&towine Victoria’s Hill, Fairfi eld Plaza and Cook St Village. A superb off ering indeed! $959,000 to verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000 Finest Schools! $2,200,000 $717,200 Op

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