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The creativity of art and the spirit of Christmas come together next week in Oak Bay to benefit the community and some of those most in need of a little holiday cheer. The Red Art Gallery will host the Holiday Art Exchange from Dec. 9 to 13, with every dollar raised going directly to the Victoria Women’s Transition House. “The whole idea is to find a piece of art that you’re prepared to part with, bring it down to us, you put your own price on it, and that piece of art will be hung in the gallery from Dec. 9 to 13,” said Bobb Hamilton with Red Art Gallery. “When a buyer comes in, if they like that piece of art, the buyer will write the cheque directly to the Victoria Women’s Transition House.” While the Transition House will receive every dime from the sales, those donating the art will get a credit at the gallery for 50 per cent of what the piece sells for. “If a piece sells for $800, we would give them a $400 credit that is applicable to anything they want to buy at the gallery

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Red Art Gallery’s Marion Evamy goes over some of the pieces that will be in the upcoming Holiday Art Exchange with Victoria Women’s Transition House board member Laura Atkinson, development director Susan Howard, board member Carla Robinson and board co-chair Janice Davis. after this event,” said Hamilton, adding the credit is transferable. It’s a win-win for the community. Those donating works have a chance to share some art that may be just gathering dust in a closet and also receive credit for something new to hang on the wall, while

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you’re finding new homes for all these beautiful works.” He credits his wife Marion Evamy as the inspiration for the exchange. “Marion dreams up most of these ideas. Marion’s the creative part of the gallery and I’m the administrative and

marketing part,” he said. “Every year she tries to figure out a way to do something a little different than asking for straight cash donations. I really have to give her credit her for coming up with some unique ideas.” Some of the artists whose works have been pledged for donation include: Dulcie Foo Fat, David Peter Hunsberger, Toni Onley, Manish Om Prakash, Susy Raxlen, Marion Evamy, Brian Simons, Danny Everett Stewart, Judy Perrin and Donna Ion. The only condition of the exchange is that the artwork should be able to fetch a price of at least $250, and the gallery is only accepting paintings, serigraphs, etchings, silkscreens and drawings. “We’re wanting original work only. That’s always been the gallery’s mandate anyway, we don’t sell reproductions, we don’t sell prints, we don’t sell photographs,” said Hamilton. Those wanting to donate a piece of art are invited to come down to the gallery at 2249 Oak Bay Ave. and drop it off on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. “It’s up to the donor to determine their own price. It’s important that they feel comfortable with the price that they’ve put on it but it’s also important that they don’t put too high a price on it because then it won’t sell.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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John Carter prepares to get things sailing at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Vessels will suit up in lights and Christmas decor in advance of Friday’s Sea of Lights parade. will manage a small bonfire on the beach in front of the Willows Tea room,” said Fire Chief Dave Cockle. Also a member of the Oak Bay Kiwanis, Cockle advised they will have the Tea Room open for cookies and hot chocolate by donation. “As well, they will have their famous Christmas cakes for sale,” Cockle said. “This is a fun family evening that you need to dress warm for. Last year’s event had to be cancelled as the winds were too high and safety was a concern.” Sailing in the Sea of Lights is also a blast. Afterward, crews tie up and head to the yacht club for a warming meal and prizes, Carter said. While there will be some traditional firsts, there should be a plethora of unusual titles handed out as they’ll look for an excuse to get most participants a prize. After the last-minute cancellation last year, the Sea of Lights hopes for calm seas Friday. “It was a wild day, blowing a gale,” Carter said. “Hopefully this year we’ll have a crisp, clear night. Dry would be good too.” The best times to catch the lighted vessel parade for Friday’s Sea of Lights will be at Cattle Point at 7 p.m., Willows Beach Park at 7:15 p.m. and in Saanich at Gyro Park on Cadboro Bay around 7:45 p.m. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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would terminate in September 2017 when the park permit fee increases would complete phasing in. “The commission has proposed a nominal increase in park permit fees to be in line with Victoria and Esquimalt. Our fees have been the lowest compared to our neighbours for a long time,” said Coun. Tara Ney, liaison to the commission. “The increase in permit fees is about fairness, streamlining administration of field use, and good fiscal management.” Staff recommended the phased approach to bring youth users to a base rate near $6.42 plus annual increases and adults groups to double the youth rate. Annual increases are expected of around two per cent. “This in not a heavy-handed rate increase by any means, but

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Shorter days can bring greater risk With the first dusting of snow arriving just in time for Oak Bay’s Light Up festivities, it would be easy to look at the holiday season as a carefree time. But this time of year can also pose a threat to pedestrians and motorists alike as the days grow ever shorter in the approach of the winter solstice. Police and ICBC Pedestrian officials were passing out reflectors to UVic students collisions last week to help spread skyrocket over the word on the need for pedestrians to be visible the winter at night. ICBC’s sobering statistics reveal a 74 per cent uptick in pedestrian or cyclist collisions with vehicles between October and January. December is the worst month for pedestrian injuries and deaths resulting from vehicle collisions, and most incidents happen on Fridays after 3 p.m. when people are often tired and in a hurry to get home. In an average year, 2,400 pedestrians are injured and another 58 are killed in B.C. Almost one in five people killed in car crashes across B.C. are pedestrians and nearly three-quarters of crashes involving pedestrians happen at intersections. ICBC road safety co-ordinator Colleen Woodger advises that eye contact is the best way to avoid unexpected encounters between motorists and pedestrians or cyclists. She was also quick to point out that road safety extends onto area buses. “Some transit users don’t think they need reflective equipment, but every bus ride starts and ends with a walk.” Winter brings additional challenges for drivers as well. According to an ICBC survey, nearly 40 per cent feel less confident driving during the winter. Drivers are advised to allow at least twice the normal braking distance on wet or slippery roads and to make sure your vehicle is equipped for winter conditions. Motorists can check the conditions before heading out on the road by visiting www.drivebc.ca. The holiday season should be a time for sharing joy with friends and family. We can all do our part to help keep the season merry by taking the necessary precautions and leaving a few extra minutes to reach our destination safely. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Mayor’s attention should be on Oak Bay Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen has expressed interest in becoming chairman of the Capital Regional District board of directors. During the last election, Mayor Jensen criticized Cairine Green for her pledging to be a full-time mayor should she be elected. How is it now that the mayor has decided to devote more time to the mayoralty position and less to his legal profession. Is it because he will not be spending additional time administering the affairs of Oak Bay? Does he believes his time can be best served at the CRD or is it that he believes he has the insight and persuasive manner to almost immediately come to some kind of agreement with the CRD directors to approve a plan that he

Watch your speed Can anyone from the municipality tell me why the speed reader boards were removed from Cadboro Bay Road by the golf course to the school zone at Willows? The speed readers were a big help in reducing the high speeds by the golf course which had been deemed one of the deadliest stretches of road for deer incidents. From day one, we as drivers were taught that school zones were always 30 km/h so the placing of these in school zones baffles me. Just like seeing three Oak Bay constables with a radar gun on Oak Bay Avenue in front of the municipal hall. Does anyone

will come up with for a location of the sewage treatment facility? Mayor Jensen has been a councillor for 15 years and mayor for the past three. Did he all of a sudden have a stroke of genius that he did not possess over all those years, or, is it that he prefers to devote his time to CRD affairs and leave Oak Bay without appropriate leadership and direction. As far back as 2010 his leadership skills appear to have been lacking. He had the opportunity to show leadership in the sewage treatment plant location selection process at that time. He was on council when the Upland sewer separation issue raised its head in 2010 but failed to this date to show any apparent

really speed along there? Is it even possible? G.R. Latham Oak Bay

A shot in the dark The letter in Friday’s Oak Bay News (“Deer pose a serious threat to residents”) would be laughable if it weren’t frightening. After expressing concern for the safety of pedestrians and dog walkers, the author proposes that licensed professional bowhunters be hired to shoot deer at night to avoid the “Bambi Brigade.” And how are these professional hunters expected to distinguish a pedestrian or dog from a deer in the dark? A

leadership on an issue that will cost Oak Bay taxpayers between $10 and $40 million. Should he become chair, can the CRD taxpayer expect the same level of leadership at CRD and Oak Bay? During the recent election he commented on his accomplishments such as being responsible for raising the dam to improve water storage capacity. Sadly, he did not point to any other achievements over the past 18 years. The other 23 CRD board members should have a close look at the leadership qualities of the candidates seeking the CRD chair before casting their ballots. Claire Eraut Oak Bay

crossbow bolt is capable of penetrating a house wall. I would rather take my chances with rutting bucks than with humans bearing lethal weapons. Audrey Driscoll Oak Bay

Attendance is key Obviously the big item on the CRD in the near future is the sewage treatment plant. With two incumbent mayors running for chair of the CRD, I would think it prudent to see which of these two has attended the most CRD meetings on the sewage issue. To me the one who has should be the obvious choice. Dr. Harold Watson Victoria

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Christmas gets a jazzy touch St. Philip Anglican church vespers go festive on Dec. 7 Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

The Bob Watts Trio invites audiences on a wild Christmas ride to launch Jazz for Christmas 2. The Bob Watts Trio is “It’s just I’ve done jazz launching Jazz for Christmas vespers at St. Philip’s 40 2 during the December jazz times, and the jazz vespers vespers at St. Philip. is all about sacred music … Christmas carols because we’ve tried to maintain that I love Christmas carols,” standard. It’s sacred-based,” he said. “These are still said Watts. traditional Christmas carols. Watts is a veteran of the People know them and they jazz scenes in both Victoria love them but they don’t hear and Winnipeg. He created the monthly Jazz Vespers series at them in this kind of format. It was amazing because it was a St. Philip Church in Oak Bay runaway success,” he said. playing with notable Victoria Then along came Cardenas musicians Joey Smith, Bruce and Macdonald. Meikle, Tom Vickery, Karel Macdonald is a Victoria Roessingh, Rob Cheramy and bassist whose musical skills Tony Genge. have taken him around the He’s the drummer, with world, playing music in Pablo Cardenas on piano and Dubai at the Burj al Arab and Ross Macdonald on bass – a cruising on the world’s only team for over a year now. residence ship, The World. He The original Jazz for currently plays the bass full Christmas (2010) was the time with the Naden Band. first of its kind, said Watts. Cardenas It featured leads the West the purest of Coast Cuban traditional Allstars and holiday the Pablo songs, such n Bob Watts commutes to Cardenas Afroas Good King work in Winnipeg where he Latin Band. Wenceslas, has an active jazz trio. Dec. 8 Since arriving reinterpreted to 16 he and Pablo Cardenas in Canada as jazz will take Jazz for Christmas from Cuba in standards. 2 to that city for six events, 2010, he has “The first including one that will help been teaching one was a pile Holy Trinity Anglican Church and performed of standard, fund their street ministry. with Gergana standard,

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Oak Bay Police are again reminding residents to lock their cars and take in valuables after a number of thefts from automobiles in various areas of Oak Bay last week. The majority of thefts are from unlocked vehicles. Also, with the Christmas season upon us, police recommend not leaving gifts and packages visible in a vehicle while you shop. Thieves target vehicles for valuables especially around this time of year.

Police are investigating a brazen daytime theft of tools from a truck parked on Theatre Lane Nov. 26. An estimated $1,200 worth of tools were taken from an unlocked tool box that was in the back of a pickup truck. Oak Bay Police say possible suspects include a male and female in their 20s with dreadlocks and wearing “flowing” clothing. The investigation is ongoing. reporter@oakbaynews.com

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The Oak Bay Barbers left the B.C. senior boys AAA volleyball championships the same way they came in, as the fourthranked team in the province. West Kelowna’s Mt. Boucherie Bears avenged an earlier loss to sweep the Barbers 25-20, 25-19, 25-20 to claim the bronze at the AAA boys championships in Langley. “It was clear that these two well-matched teams could beat each other on any given day,” said Oak Bay coach Al Carmichael, adding his team “had some good success attacking Mt. Boucherie on the outside, but were not able to find their connection in middle attack on Saturday.” The Barbers fell 3-1 to the eventual champion Earl Marriott Mariners in the semifinals. The Surrey squad jumped out to a quick two-set lead 25-20, 25-14. “A determined serving strategy of aggressive, riskier serves paid off in the third set,

which limited Earl Marriott’s attack options, and generated more blocks and digs,” said Carmichael. Oak Bay won the third set 25-18. The seesaw fourth set saw the Barbers on top 22-20 before a Marriott block and transition attack put them ahead 23-22. Madhu McConnell scored a huge side-out kill for Oak Bay, however, a missed serve followed by a blocked attack gave the Mariners the win in the deciding set. “While on the surface, the missed serve may have seemed critical, it was the high-risk, aggressive serving that gave Oak Bay the opportunity in the first place,” said Carmichael. “Playing a more mature, taller, stronger team, Oak Bay needed to play an aggressive style, and was almost rewarded.” Oak Bay used their strategy of more aggressive serves to rally from a 2-0 deficit and edge Vancouver’s Gladstone Gladiators 3-2 in the quarterfinals. “As well, setter Kyle Bourdon and middle hitter Nick Mickleberry started to connect on their timing, and earned many points over top of the smaller Gladstone blockers. Off the bench, Evan Reynolds was effective hitting on the outside,” said Carmichael, adding McConnell returned to the floor with renewed energy.

He credits the tough serving, led by Cole Beevor-Potts and Alan Lau, along with good defence and a strong transition attack for the deciding win. Oak Bay opened the roundrobin with losses to Earl Marriott and the Kelowna Owls and a 2-1 win over Mt. Boucherie. The Barbers easily downed Surrey’s Seaquam 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. Grade 12 Bourdon made the first all-star team, Grade 12 libero Johnny Fitterer made the second all-star team, and Grade 11 power hitter McConnell was named to the third all-star team. The Oak Bay Breakers struggled at the AAAA senior girls volleyball provincials, finishing in 12th spot in the tournament at Cranbrook’s Mt. Baker secondary school. The Breakers opened the tournament with losses to Lord Tweedsmuir (25-12, 25-14) and Handsworth (25-22, 25-11) and a win over host Mt. Baker (2927, 25-18). A 3-1 loss to Earl Marriott (25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 25-10) dropped the Breakers to the relegation side. Oak Bay stopped North Surrey (15-12, 25-18) before falling to Terry Fox (25-23, 25-19). The Breakers wrapped up the tournament with a 25-23, 25-23 loss to Mt. Boucherie. editor@oakbaynews.com

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This sixth generation Explorer marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic SUV, with over 350,000 sold in Canada so far.

Mazda MX-5 2015 Jeep Renegade Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing There is no question that the merger of Fiat and vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. one car that will signify the culmination of all the things The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata). 500 and its variations has been a plus The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 for Chrysler’s bottom line. Built in Europe model and all eyes are on Mazda to see on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller what it can deliver. The bodywork is more Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass dramatic and having seen it in person, and Patriot models. Powered by either the dimensions look fanatic but the new a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder front grille might take a while to adapt too. The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep a wider body and longer wheelbase but claims that this compact crossover is the overall length is 105mm shorter and still a capable vehicle because of two by Zack Spencer 20mm lower. available all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems. The 2.0L Skyactiv direct injection 4-cylinder will power The standard models will be available with front-wheelthis lightweight car and power will go to the rear drive (FWD), with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed wheels though a 6-speed manual transmission. Engine automatic transmission. output has not been announced, neither has the price, Styling is all-American; the signature Jeep grille is marbut expect the car to be competitive with the 2015 ried perfectly into the boxy design, as too are other Jeep model on price. styling cues. The interior is has a rugged, yet upscale design that features all of Jeep’s latest technology, Ford Explorer including the award winning Uconnect infotainment The sixth generation Ford Explorer will arrive in 2015 system. Pricing has not been announced but expect it as a 2016 model, now with new 2.3L EcoBoost engine shortly as it is due at dealerships very soon. available on the base and XLT trim. This replaces the older 2.0L Ecoboost and provides a 270hp, a 13 per cent bump over the last version. The 290hp 3.5L V6 is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. Ford claims that styling is the number one purchase consideration so the shape was retained but new grille and LED headlamps help refresh the look.

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and fold for amazing versatility. The same 1.8L 4-clinder engine with 138hp will power this vehicle, either with FWD or AWD, through a continuously variable transmission or 6-cpeed manual. Pricing will be introduced closer to the introduction this coming spring. Built in Mexico, the HR-V will give Honda the same leg up that the original CR-V did for the small SUV segment. Chevrolet Volt It might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transportation for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will introduce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the company’s CEO has stated that the new car “will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge.” General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number. The Volt isn’t a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road.

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Chrysler 200 (starting MSRP $19,945) Chrysler stunned the marketplace with the introduction of its completely new 200 Sedan, resetting benchmarks for style, panache, and performance within a fiercely competitive segment. And with a starting MSRP of just $19,945, the 200 undercuts many of its competitors, yet its real strength is found in its range of trim levels and power options. The base engine is a 2.4L four-cylinder affair that feeds 184 horsepower to the front wheels through a segment-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission. Going upscale in the 200 brings with it Chrysler’s powerful 295 horsepower Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine paired with the nine-speed autobox and all-wheel-drive traction. Standard features include eight airbags, Keyless Enter ‘n Go, and Chrysler’s Uconnect 3.0 multimedia centre. Options include Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, and Active Park Assist. With four distinct trim levels, the Chrysler 200 can match the wherewithal of many pocketbooks while employing the latest in safety and technology to deliver an affordable upscale driving experience. Fuel Economy: 2.4L I-4 10.2L/6.4L100km city/highway 3.6L V6 12.4L/7.5L100km city/highway

Acura TLX (base MSRP $34,900) The four-door Acura TLX Sedan replaces the former TSX and TL sport sedans, merging their respective strengths into a single product positioned as the brand’s mid-level contender. With a base sticker of $34,900, the TLX delivers plenty of sport-inspired luxury built around a 206 horsepower 2.4L four-cylinder power plant fused to an eightspeed automatic transmission. Propulsion is directed frontward unless the V6 Technology Package and Acura’s Super-Handling AllWheel-Drive system with torque vectoring are opted for. In which case, all four wheels share in 290 horsepower produced by the 3.5L SOHC i-VTEC mill. A sophisticated nine-speed automatic transmission further contributes to the engaging performance of the V6-powered TLX. In addition to a more rigid body structure, the TLX provides increased safety and collision avoidance with the use of technology such as Jewel Eye LED headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, and Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Warning. Comfort and convenience essentials include the availability of premium 10-speaker audio along with voice-activated navigation. Fuel Economy: 2.4L I-4 9.6L/6.6L/100km city/highway 3.5L V6 11.2L/6.9L/100km city/highway

Audi A3 (base MSRP $31,100) Looking remarkably like the highly successful Audi A4 Sedan despite casting a shadow 245mm shorter, the new A3 Sedan is sure to capture the attention of entry-level Audi buyers that scorn the A3’s hatchback design despite the vehicle’s praiseworthy

driving dynamics and general practicality. Pricing for the new A3 Sedan starts at $31,100 with the 170 horsepower 1.8L TFSI I-4 power plant turning the front wheels through the auspices of Audi’s six-speed S tronic automatic gearbox. Upping the ante to $35,900 secures a 220 horsepower 2.0L TFSI I-4 connected to all four corners via Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive technology. Diesel power is also available in the A3 Sedan, though paired only with front-wheeldrive. Option combinations include Audi’s Styling Package, Navigation Package, and their sport-oriented S line Package. Audi has always been a technology leader, and the A3 Sedan shares in that reputation with a vast array of onboard safety and protection systems. Fuel Economy: TBD

Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan - C400 Sedan (base MSRP C 300 $43,000 - C400 $51,400) Despite slotting beneath the venerable E-Class in the Mercedes-Benz hierarchy of sedans, the new C-Class Sedan takes on a notably formal appearance and a more upscale demeanor for 2015. It’s also lighter and more powerful thanks to the extensive use of aluminum and a pair of revised engines. The C 300 receives a turbocharged 2.0L I-4 power plant capable of 241 horsepower. Need more oomph? A 3.0L twin-turbo V6 places 329 horsepower under the hood of the C 400. Both engines feed all four wheels through Mercedes-Benz’s 4MATIC all-wheel-drive technology. The sole use of 4MATIC is a Canadian-market exclusive. Along with new sheet metal and a lavishly-appointed cabin, the C-Class is equipped with the latest generation of COMMAND by Mercedes-Benz. This highly sophisticated infotainment/navigation system is lifted directly from the S-Class flagship. Audiophiles will appreciate the availability of Burmester surround-sound audio components, which are hand-made in Germany. Fuel Economy: C 300 10.9L/7.5L/100km city/highway C 400 11.1L/8.4L/100km city/highway

BMW 228i – M235i (base MSRP 228i $36,000 - M235i $48,750) Reminiscent of the legendary 1968 BMW 2002 Coupe, today’s 228i and M235i Coupes combine the outstanding driving dynamics of the stubby BMW 1-Series Coupe, which they replace, with a sleeker, more aggressive interpretation of the iconic brand’s ethos. The 228i is the tamer of the pair, but with 241 horsepower and 258 lb.ft. of torque, its 2.0L twin-turbocharged I-4 engine delivers highly spirited performance nonetheless. If outright exhilaration is the target, the M235i is the ticket. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0L I-6 mill produces 322 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of endless torque. For true driver-oriented motoring, both vehicles can be fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox in place of the new 8-speed automatic transmission. BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive traction is also available, but can only be paired with the automatic transmission. With the availability of a manual gearbox backed by a choice of turbocharged power plants, the new BMW 2-Series may just be the “ultimate driving machine.” Fuel Economy: 228i 9.1L/5.6L/100km city/highway M235i 11.2L/7.1L/100km city/highway

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The second annual Ogden Point Light-up is taking place from 3:00 - 5:00PM ON DEC 6TH 2014 You won’t want to miss Santa arriving via tug boat! Stay warm with hot chocolate and coffee being offered by donation to the Mustard Seed, and have something to eat from the Kraken food truck serving west coast treats. Santa’s exciting tugboat arrival is at 3:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to have your pictures taken with Santa taken by Japan Camera who will be at the Light up. Photos will be available for purchase from their website with all proceeds generously being donated to the Mustard Seed, and you can bring a non-perishable food item to help the Mustard Seed fill a Victoria Harbour Christmas Ferry with

food. Stay until 4:30, listening to carollers and enjoyong candy canes, so you can be part of the holiday magic as all of the Christmas lights turn on. This is the perfect reason to come to Ogden Point where you can see the IEOA Lighted Truck Convoy getting ready. You’ll have just enough time to walk up to Dallas Road to wave as the lighted trucks pass by.

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FOOD DONATION LOCATIONS

Mustard Seed will be set up to issue receipts for cash donations.

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Warm-Up Event – In the parking lot behind the Breakwater Bistro at Ogden Point. “Fill a Victoria Harbour Ferry” with food donations. Donations accepted from 3:30 to 5:30 PM Dallas Road at Clover Point Look for the Mustard Seed Truck The Bay Centre Mustard Seed will be collecting food OUTSIDE at Government Street entrance Government at Belleville Look for the Mustard Seed Truck parked at the clock tower in front of the Royal BC Museum Wharf Street at Government Street Look for the Mustard Seed Sprinter Van collecting ENGINEERING & WELDING food by the Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre. ShipLTD. Point 3364 BURNS AVENUE, VICTORIA, BC V8Z 3P2 Inner Harbour

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Across street from Oak Bay Municipal Hall Look for the Oak Bay Public Works Truck Along Route Look for the volunteers with lighted totes collecting donations.

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11. Helmcken Road & Watkiss Way

View Royal Fire Dept. will be collecting food.

12. Serious Coffee, 1701 Island Hwy

Look for collection box inside. OPEN UNTIL 8:30 PM

13. Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, 1767 Island Hwy

Look for the 10 x10 tent by the Colwood Fire Dept. truck

Hotel Zed, 3110 Douglas Street Look for collection bin in the lobby

14. Colwood Corners

Serious Coffee Vancity Mall Unit D - 3075 Douglas Street Open until 8:00pm

Sands Funeral Chapel will be serving hot chocolate. Look for the Emery Electric Truck parked at Sands Funeral Chapel. Colwood Fire Dept. will be collecting food.

10 Yates Street

15. Veterans Memorial Parkway and Goldstream

Post-Convoy Fun!

16. Serious Coffee, Millstream Shopping Centre

Victoria Fire Station No. 1 - 1234 Yates Street

Proudly supporting the IEOA and wishing you a happy holidays and a joyous New Year!

Evening calls: Dave Clarke 479-8723

Enjoy the spectacle of the Convoy and please support the food drive.

Please support your local food bank this Christmas.

Proudly supported by

RG Excavating Slinger Service

The Langford Fire Dept. will be collecting food in the Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Look for collection box inside. OPEN UNTIL 9:00 PM

Everyone is invited to gather at Western Speedway for the conclusion of the event. Admission to the Speedway is by cash or non-perishable food item. Coffee, hot dogs and hot chocolate are available by donation.

Phone 250-475-2400 Fax 250-475-2411

413 - 800 Kelly Road, Victoria • 250.474.1537

IN WESTSHORE

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Admission to Western Speedway is by cash or nonperishable food item. Look for the Pacific Rim Distributors food collection truck parked at the admissions gate. Look for the decorated Ryzuk Geotechnical food collection truck parked beside the infield concession.

We are on the Convoy route! Stop in for some Free Hot Chocolate!

SANDS FUNERAL CHAPELS By Arbor Memorial

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Butler Brothers is proud to be a participant in the Truck Light Convoy and encourages everyone to donate generously to your local food banks. • KEATING 250.652.4484 250.642.5296 • SOOKE • DUNCAN 250.746.1080

Julie, Sands- Colwood Chapel Manager

Keeping it local, with every tow.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Westshore Towing

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PRE-CONVOY FOOD DONATION LOCATIONS Drop Off Between: Nov. 25th – Dec. 8th ACCENT INNS 3233 Maple St.

HOTEL ZED 3110 Douglas St.

RONA HOME AND GARDEN

850 Langford Parkway

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• 1703 Island Highway • Millstream Shopping Centre 101-2401G Millstream Rd. • Vancity Mall, Unit D - 3075 Douglas St. • Westshore Town Centre 176-2945 Jacklin Rd.

Veterans Memorial Park (Goldstream Avenue at Veteran’s Memorial Parkway)

Bring the Family and Enjoy Music, 5:00 pm Goldstream Station Christmas Market Bring the Family and Enjoy Music, Shopping, Crafts for the Kids, 5:30-6:30 pm Free Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate Shopping, Crafts for the Kids, (while supplies last) Hot Dogs6:30 &pmHot Santa Chocolate! Free Hot DogsFree & Hot Chocolate! Arrives (Goldstream Avenue at Veterans Memorial Parkway)

7:45 pm Island Equipment Owners Truck Goldstream Station Christmas Market Light Convoy & Food Drive passes by Free Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate (while supplies last) BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATION Santa Arrives Official Light Up Island Equipment Owners Truck Light Convoy & Food Drive passes by

Merry Christmas A proud parade participant… BRING friends A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD students DONATION from your Training to become high quality, at ICL! professional, skilled & safe drivers!

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*Please note, you have to be 19 years of age to enter through the doors, so children cannot drop off food

On behalf of the Island Equipment Owners Association thank you to our sponsors, community partners, volunteers and participants for remembering and supporting the following food banks: Sidney Lions Food Bank, Mustard Seed Food Bank, Westshore Christmas Hamper Fund.

See you there!

• 845 Goldstream Ave. • 739 McCallum Rd. • 1820 Island Highway • 840-2945 Jacklin Rd. • 2890 Westshore Parkway

THANK YOU!

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY 7:00 pm SHORE Official Light Up MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY WEST COMMUNITY BAND WEST SHORE COMMUNITY BAND 5:00 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:45 pm

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Island Asphalt Company Doing it Right!

Proud member of IEOA and supporter of their initiatives

Proud to support the community food bank.

Happy Holidays!

Victoria

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*Please note that traffic may be congested Dec. 6th between 5:00 and 8:30 along the Truck Light Convoy route. Please consider an alternate route.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

he Island Equipment Owners Associations’ 16th annual Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive, is on Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2014. Every year the Island Equipment Owners Association gets together, decorating their commercial trucks in the Christmas Spirit with thousands of lights, and then travel as a convoy through the streets of the Capital Region. In past years there have been up to 80 trucks participating. This event supports the Mustard Seed Food Bank, Westshore Christmas Hamper Fund Society and the Sidney Lions Food Bank. As there is not an opportunity to stop and collect food items along the route, multiple donation drop-off sites will be set up along the entire route. As a participant in the Truck Light Convoy it is overwhelming to see, that regardless of the weather, thousands of people line the streets with anticipation of the big trucks all decorated in Christmas Lights. Children from 2-92 cannot help but feel the Christmas Spirit as the convoy rolls by. People on the streets

applauding the colorfully displayed big trucks. Not only is there excitement for the children, but I think there are just as many adults pumping their arms for the big horns to blow. As loud as they are it is part of the excitement of the Truck Light Convoy. At 5:45 the trucks leave Ogden Point, arrive in Oak Bay Village at 6:30, at 7:00 they arrive at Yates and Blanshard, 7:30 they will arrive at Helmcken and Trans Canada overpass, at 8:00 they will arrive at Goldstream and Veterans Memorial Parkway and at 8:30 they arrive at Western Speedway. Santa will arrive at Western Speedway by truck! We always caution the public that timing is approximate as the logistics of organizing this event is dependent on a number of factors. Everyone is invited to gather at Western Speedway for the conclusion of this fun event. Admission to the Western Speedway is by cash donation, or a non-perishable food item. Coffee, hot dogs and hot chocolate are available for the public, by donation. This is a must see event for the whole family, Proud to support the Goldstream Food especially children! We Bank and the Truck Light Parade. sincerely appreciate your continued support. See Drop off your non-perishable food you there!

at our store before or after the parade. A proud community partner.

Langford 850 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC 250 478-6680 and in the apartments above, are all cheering and

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.

Don Mann EXCAVATING LTD. EST. 1947

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Alan Barr President, Island Equipment Owners Association

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME

Home inspector can help potential buyers avoid costly repairs

The Oak Bay News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Homefinder is going local and our staff is collecting story ideas for this page. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call editor Dan Ebenal at 250-480-3239 or email editor@ oakbaynews.com to share your ideas.

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When it comes time to buy a new home – or at least a home that’s new to you – you want to do everything you can to ensure the purchase is sound. Likely the biggest purchase an individual or family will make, prospective buyers must not only consider factors such as location, transportation, schools and whether the couch will fit, but also the physical state of the home itself. Enter the home inspector. A trained, experienced home inspector examines a home’s “systems” – roof, building membrane, foundation, electrical and plumbing, for example – looking for problems or potential problems, explains Oak Bay’s Martin Kent, of Fairhome Building Inspections. “Basically we look at as much as we can see,” says Kent, who brings 10 years experience in the industry, on top of many years in home construction and renovation, and as an electrician. For things they can’t see, like the space behind drywall and plaster, the inspector relies on stateof-the-art tools that can detect issues such as moisture. Following a comprehensive evaluation, “if we’re concerned there’s

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Martin Kent, of Oak Bay’s Fairhome Building Inspections, examines a home’s systems for potential problems for prospective buyers. a problem going on, we recommend further study from a specialist.” Common concerns in the older Oak Bay homes include asbestos around the pipes and in the attic, insulation and perimeter drain problems, often caused by tree roots growing into the old clay drainage tiles. Old oil tanks, including those buried underground, can also crop up as potential issues. While the length of an inspection can vary according to the size,

age and condition of the property, Kent allocates about three hours, then another hour for the postinspection walk-through with the potential buyers, who also receive a full written report. While inspectors are not permitted to provide quotes for how much a problem may take to address, they may provide a ballpark idea of what an issue might cost – the typical price range of removing asbestos insulation from an attic, for example.

While all home inspectors in B.C. must be licensed, home buyers should also ask a few additional questions when choosing the right inspector for their job: Do they belong to a professional organization like CAHPI, the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors? What kind of education and experience do they have? How long have they been in the industry? Are they insured (required by CAHPI)?

“I think the part I like the most [about being a home inspector] is helping people,” Kent says. Many times, “people don’t know what they’re getting into, so it’s nice to be able to tell them the good and the bad about a place. It’s also interesting. Some of these old homes are really interesting to look at. You get a sense of the history and how people lived.” For more information about home inspections in B.C., visit www.cahpi.bc.ca. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Thursday - Sunday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

MLS # 343785, Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

967 McCallum Road, $419,900

108-1400 Finlayson, $299,000 MLS 344013, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943

2-2321 Island View Rd., $399,900 MLS 339926, Saturday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

MLS 344563, Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Sylvia Schumann, 250-383-1500

From $294,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

3455 Auburn Court, $524,900

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

MLS 344542, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309

6253 Marie Meadows, $698,900

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

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

2147 Harrow Gate, $639,000

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

MLS 344494, Sunday 1:30-3:30 Macdonald Realty, Lynn Van de Kamp, 250-216-7385

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