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Oak Bay’s Sophie de Goede battles with a trio of Reynolds Roadrunners for a rebound in senior girls basketball action Tuesday night. Oak Bay won the game 71-17. See story on page A7.

Environment Canada predicts little rain this weekend, offering a much-needed break for local infrastructure. Residents are advised to avoid swimming or wading in waters in Oak Bay after more than 40 mm of rain that fell in Greater Victoria Jan. 4 and 5 resulted in overflows along the shoreline. Outfalls were flowing heavily diluted sewage into waters from Finnerty Point near Queenswood to Clover Point on Dallas Road, and from McLoughlin Point west to Saxe Point in Esquimalt. Two scenarios cause “[With a] short overflows, says Cam two or three-hour Preece, CRD manager of core area operations. One significant rainfall is where a combined sewer you wouldn’t see the and stormwater system get overwhelmed. What overflows we had.” happened this week was - Cam Preece the other, where older pipes and prolonged rainfall results in storm water infiltrating the sewer systems. “[With a] short two or three-hour significant rainfall you wouldn’t see the overflows we had,” said Preece. Rarely are affected areas so widespread. Capital Regional District water quality officials expected results after the News deadline from samples sent to the lab Monday. As a precaution and in consultation with Island Health and the local municipalities, beaches within the affected areas are posted with public health advisory signs until sample results indicate otherwise. “I would suspect by the end of the week we’re all clear, speaking from experience,” Preece said. Signs were not posted at Cadboro Bay beach in Saanich because water there is already under an Island Health advisory instated in October as a result of high bacterial results due to sewage discharge. Warning signage, in place at the high-traffic Clover Point and Saxe Point parks will be removed once the enterococci levels are below the 70CFU/100mL recreational limit. Updated advisories would be posted online at crd. bc.ca. Visit oakbaynews.com for updates. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Warren Steck looks over one of the books at the Church Mouse book shop. The books will be available by donation when the shop opens in St. Mary’s Church on Saturday.

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A new shop may seem to be heaven sent for Oak Bay bookworms. The Church Mouse book shop will have its grand opening Saturday in St. Mary’s Anglican Church. “The idea came from a sale that we had back in 2013. It was just a garage sale, it had a bit of everything, but the real hit were books,” said Warren Steck, the volunteer who will oversee operations at the book shop. “A lot of people around Oak Bay like to read and when they’re finished reading they like to donate their books somewhere.” Setting up shop didn’t come without its complications, as the church is not zoned for commercial use. But Steck

“What we’re going to do is we won’t be selling anything. We’ll be providing books – if you choose a book, you make a donation ...” - Warren Steck

was able to sit down with the mayor and work out a solution. “What we’re going to do is we won’t be selling anything. We’ll be providing books – if you choose a book, you make a donation – something that has happened since the year 1 in churches anyway.” Steck estimates a couple of thousand books – from novels to biographies to textbooks – will fill the shelves for Saturday’s opening. The Church Mouse’s regular hours

will be Tuesday to Friday from 1:30-4 p.m. The money raised through the donations will go to various charities the church supports, such as Our Place and other area food banks, Victoria Women’s Transition House, Abbeyfield House and a network of other charities supported by the Anglican Church across the country. “None of the donations will go to remuneration of any kind, we’re all unpaid volunteers,” said Steck. “And none of it goes to general support of the church or its administration.” Books can be dropped off any morning at the church office or at the drop-off location outside the book shop. Saturday’s sale runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s, 1701 Elgin Rd. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Outdoor adventure has roots in Oak Bay World-traveller teaches next generation of adventure guides Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Phil Foster loves his job – “people pay me to sail” – and teaching to the point where retirement isn’t an option. The Oak Bay resident says he’ll stop when he’s dead. Foster taught his first course in 1966. Now he’s co-owner, along with Scot Taylor, at Westcoast Adventure College, something that epitomizes his working life. “I get such a charge out of seeing people learn,” Foster said. Before opening the college, Foster helped develop the B.C. Adventure Tourism program which he also taught at Camosun College. He worked with First Nations, Parks Canada and Malaspina University College to develop the Guardian Training Program. These programs and his other adventure tourism work led to the development of the Westcoast Adventure College. Outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore a career in nature tourism have a myriad of backgrounds “so we use every style of learning,” Foster said. “Everything is integrated,” he adds, fingers intertwining in a visual. “Nothing really is a standalone [class]. It’s the best way to learn. “Occasionally we challenge them by throwing them in the deep and then reviewing it. It’s experiential learning.” While Taylor has a three-step commute to the Sooke classroom, true to its roots that’s not always where these outdoor classes are held. Gulf Islands provide a stunning classroom and CRD Parks are both amazing and good business n The college works locally partners. in School District 61 with a “They’re fabulous program for Grades 11 and 12. environments for us As a high school student, to use,” Foster says. Scot Taylor’s absenteeism was The sought-after noted by his school’s viceseats are capped at principal who also noted his 21 students, with passion. It was this joy for the the class split in half outdoors that kept Taylor afloat or thirds for a more and led to his first job as a intimate instructorkayak guide where working to-student ratio hard led Taylor to realize a to provide quality fundamental truth. over quantity. Any “There are no short-term instructor they thoughts…only long-term employ is actively in vision,” Taylor said. “I do not the business, not a believe in ‘luck’ but in the difficult task on the creation of opportunities. You South Island. just have to be ready for it and “We’re lucky in seize it when your hard work Victoria we have the and devotion have opened up best people in the a juncture.” world,” Foster said. A recent program at Oak Bay Beach Hotel is a good example. They held a business panel where students queried a panel of industry experts from organizations like Oak Bay Marine Group and Prince of Whales Whale Watching in a “reverse Dragons Den” format.

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Students at Westcoast Adventure College learn safety manoeuvres during sea kayak introduction instruction. “They were all industry leaders,” Foster said. “It’s fantastic. We have all these worldwide leaders in Victoria.” Working on a decade as an accredited institution, the college’s highly professional instructors and program provide a wide ecology of opportunities. From kayak guiding to dog-sledding, whale watching to zip-lining, the college has had a vast array of successful students that have been hired around the globe. Graduates are spread across the B.C. coast and as far afield as Africa “We have about 40 companies coming to us to recruit … so our students have choices of jobs,” Foster said. “They finish [the program] just when the companies are hiring,” Students also complete a two-week work experience to wrap the program, often where they maintain employment. They also help run the BC Tourism conference often held in Vancouver. “It’s what you do, to give back to the industry,” Foster said. During his career in adventure tourism Foster has worked in Europe and Canada in a variety of positions such as director of outdoor adventure centres, teaching at universities and running his own adventure tourism businesses. He’s been involved in many facets of the adventure tourism industry, from skiing, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving and mountaineering, to training mountain and sea rescue groups. Foster keeps his rudder in the tourism waters, with

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Rise in assessments seems out of line A rise in a home’s value is something every homeowner can appreciate. But when that increase is merely on paper and it actually comes at a cost, that appreciation can quickly turn to skepticism. And there are likely more than a few very skeptical homeowners Hundreds of Oak in Oak Bay at the moment. Deputy area Bay homes see assessor Greg Wood assessments said assessments would rise by more climb by more than 20 per cent on an than 20 per cent estimated 200 to 250 properties in Oak Bay. This at a time when most properties in Greater Victoria saw less than a three per cent change in their assessed value. “The majority of residential homeowners will observe a modest assessment change compared to last year’s assessment,” said Reuben Danakody, regional assessor. So what was different about the properties in Oak Bay. Russell Freethy is at a loss to explain it, and he lives in a home where the assessed value climbed by more than 27 per cent. Freethy has been combing through previous assessments and recent sales data to find a reason for the increase and has been unsuccessful. He was told by someone at B.C. Assessment that the significant increases were limited to larger lots, but Freethy’s research shows no reason for that and Wood said the issue is more complex. While the formula for assessments may be complicated, the simple truth is that property values aren’t increasing anywhere close to 20 per cent a year. The Victoria Real Estate Board reports the benchmark value on homes rose just under three per cent. Those figures add up, and better than that, they’re backed up by real statistics. The average assessment for a home in Oak Bay went to $686,000 in July 2014. That seems reasonable, it’s how B.C. Assessment got there that’s providing more questions than answers. In fact, the one thing we can be sure of is that B.C. Assessment office can expect to be fielding a few calls from Oak Bay residents appealing their decision. Property owners can contact B.C. Assessment toll-free at 1-866-825-8322 or online by clicking “Connect” at www.bcassessment.ca. 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.

YOUR VIEW Deer deserve kinder fate The proposed cull of 25 deer in Oak Bay, described in the media as the first cull of urban deer in Canada, deserves sober second thought by the newly elected council. Have the new councillors seen the letter from Craig Daniels, CEO of the SPCA for B.C.? And did anyone on council hear Lori Kalef, Canadian representative for SPCA International, now living in Oak Bay, describe the proposed cull as “barbaric”, at a rally for non-lethal alternatives for deer management, held Jan. 3 in front of the Oak Bay municipal hall. Officials have been describing the proposed cull as “humane”, yet the procedure as shown in a brief video clip on CTV News, indicates that it is not. We were told that the SpayVac contraceptive, a non-lethal alternative means of deer population reduction, would not be available in 2014. Now that we have crossed the threshold into 2015, why not undertake a pilot project with SpayVac? It has been used on James Island on fallow deer and at the base in Esquimalt on native black tailed deer. As with a cull, it would have to be repeated periodically, but not as often. I would be willing to offer my garden for the purpose of contraception, and doubtless others who put compassion before killing would be willing to do so as well. And please reduce the speed limit to 40 km/h from 50 km/h alongside Uplands Golf Course where most of the deer are being culled by cars. Let us not remain a community divided, when we have an

opportunity to be an international role model for seeking kinder methods of living with the wildlife among us. Marion Cumming Oak Bay

Go ahead with cull This letter is sent to encourage Oak Bay council to maintain its resolve to initiate the CRD’s pilot urban deer cull. It took courage to accept the role as holder of the urban pilot project – but that action was and is also based on logic: Oak Bay is located furthest of all CRD municipalities from the forests and rural regions that would normally be considered as deer habitats, and yet we have had an exploding deer population over the past several years – as evidenced by the carnage on our roads, the increasing wariness of walkers and the on-going damage to our properties. The spread of fences and grosssmelling sprays and powders do nothing to impede their relentlessly increasing numbers – and in fact, may actually be channeling the deer more and more towards the roads. (For Saanich politicians to continue ignoring their several times worse deer issue is so classically “head in the sand” that they may yet suffocate.) Oak Bay council and residents should note that the various DeerSafe gatherings at the municipal hall, such as that on Jan. 3, were not wellattended and that many, if not most, participants do not live in Oak Bay. As a point of reference, another capital region has had to face similar pressures and protests related to urban deer – and yet they did

manage to work through various levels of jurisdiction to conduct a cull. In closing, perhaps we should consider the term “urban deer” for what it is – i.e. an oxymoron – one that makes no more practical sense than “deafening silence” or “serious joke”. Thank you and please carry on with what should be the start of a regional urban cull. Dennis McCarthy Oak Bay

Leaders tackle climate Apparently U.S. President Barack Obama of and President Xi Jinping of China were not swayed by David Gramlich’s letters to the Oak Bay News entitled “Climate change not certain” and “Climate change not new”, because they recently signed a joint climate change agreement in an effort to reduce their respective country’s carbon emissions and impact on human-made climate change. I suspect their science went beyond a review of Wikipedia. Dave Secco Oak Bay

Fleeting image What sad irony that you printed the photo of the young deer jumping the fence in your Picture of the Week for the Jan. 2 edition. Sad that this young deer could be one of many killed this month as part of the mayor’s cull. In future all we will have left of these and other such innocent creatures are photos. Shame! Dr. Harold Rice Oak Bay

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Oak Bay outguns Roadrunners Breakers hold down No. 2 ranking for B.C. girls Dan Ebenal News Staff

Yearwood was expected to be back when the Breakers took the court Thursday night to host Belmont. Missing their leading scorer, Morgan Roskelley led Oak Bay’s balanced attack with 12 points, while Andrea Psotka and Sophie de Goede notched 10 points each and Nora Junkin and Imogen White each contributed nine. “Tonight everyone got to make a contribution, which is great. That bodes well for our depth moving forward,” said Kinnear. The Breakers currently hold down the No. 2 ranking in the province, with Port Coquitlam’s Riverside Rapids atop the rankings for B.C. senior girls AAA. “It’s funny, when we’re not ranked where we want to be, we say rankings don’t matter. So we say the same thing when we’re in a great spot. At the end of the day,

rankings are just a number,” said Kinnear, adding the only rankings that matter are the ones following the March 7 provincial championships in Langley. “At this time of year there are some good losses that we take and there’s some bad wins, but everything is building towards being ready for the Langley Events Centre in March.”

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“Take me home Super Cruise” could be a command that future Cadillac owners may be saying to their automobile, in the not too distant future. GM’s luxury brand seems likely to be first automaker to offer a fully automated driving feature in a production vehicle. Super Cruise is one of three entries vying for the 2015 AJAC Best New Auto Safety Technology Award. A similar entry from Honda called AcuraWatch takes us to the brink of automation and another GM entry will be of interest to those who like to cruise the internet.

GM - Super Cruise:

Super Cruise is the working name that GM has given a yet to be released automated driving technology that will (or can) allow hands-off-the-wheel lane following, braking and speed control, in certain highway driving situations. The goal of this technology is to increase the comfort of an attentive driver on freeways, both in bumperto-bumper traffic and on long road trips. The claimed safety value

of Super Cruise is that it could mitigate many traffic collisions and improve traffic congestion. The system sends and receives basic safety information such as location, speed and direction of travel between vehicles that are approaching each other. It will warn drivers and can supplement active safety features, such as forward collision warning, already available on many production cars. Super Cruise will also add a new lane-centering technology that relies on forward-looking cameras and other sensors to detect markings, curves and other road characteristics. It will also use a series of alerts to communicate with the driver based on human factor research conducted on test tracks. A combination of radar, ultrasonic sensors, cameras and GPS map data are used by Super Cruise to provide 360 degrees of crash risk detection bubble around the vehicle and enhanced driver assist features. Super Cruise is still undergoing real-world driving assessments and is expected to make its way into Cadillac production models in 2017.

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A system that takes vehicle operation to the brink of automation, AcuraWatch is a suite of driver-assist technologies that’s offered in the Technology and Elite editions of the new Acura TLX. An interesting new tech included in this package is the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with LowSpeed Follow (LSF). Unlike other systems of this ilk, it uses both grille-mounted (millimeter-wave) radar and a windshield mounted camera to monitor and maintain a preset vehicle speed and following distance interval to the vehicle directly ahead. The Low-Speed Follow feature is designed primarily for use in stop and go traffic. Other systems included in the AcuraWatch package include Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and Cross Traffic Monitor, Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation and Blind Spot Information.

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generation of GM’s OnStar telematics system with 4G LTE has been rolled out in most of its 2015 model year vehicles. It basically turns the vehicle into a WiFi hotspot that allows occupants to connect up to seven personal devices (smartphones, laptops, tablets etc.) and have them work just like they do at home. The 4GLTE feature also enhances OnStar’s array of safety and security services and provides a more personal experience as the OnStar agent can stay on the line as they manage the vehicle data interface. A clever smartphone app, called OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allows an owner to lock or unlock doors, activate the horn and lights, and remotely start a properly-equipped vehicle. It’s included free for five years. OnStar is standard in all 2015 GM vehicles and advisors currently respond to approximately 185,000 calls every day.

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High school hoops heats up following the Christmas break Oak Bay’s sports scene is ramping up again after the Christmas break. It’s a busy week on the senior school hardwood. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Oak Bay visits Mount Douglas for a double-header beginning with the girls at 5:45 p.m. followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m. St. Michaels University School’s senior girls tip off at Lambrick Park at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday while SMUS’ boys welcome the Belmont Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Oak Bay’s Glenlyon Norfolk School visits Saanich’s St. Andrews’ where the senior girls take the court at 5:45 p.m. and the boys follow at 7:30 p.m. The annual Victoria Police Tournament will fill St. Michaels’ gyms with senior boys basketball action Jan. 15 to 17, where Oak Bay will take on teams from SMUS, Lambrick Park, Claremont and Spectrum, in addition to Shawnigan,

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While others switched on the TV to watch the world junior hockey championships on Boxing Day, four local teams laced up their own skates instead. The four teams raised about $10,000 in the sixth annual Oak Bay Xmas Cup, surpassing the previous best of $6,000 at the 2013 tournament. “The majority of money raised this year will be going towards a trust fund for Devon and Finn Oneschuk, with a smaller portion going to the BC Cancer Foundation,” said organizer Sean Tackaberry. “Unfortunately Devon and Finn’s father, Kevin, passed away this past year after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Kevin was a very good friend to many of the participants in the tournament as well as being a Team Christmas player in the 2012 tournament.” Team Festivus triumphed over Team Feliz Navidad 8-7 in a shootout thriller to hoist the cup. It was the team’s first OBXC championship. A shootout also determined third place as Team Hanukkah edged Team Christmas. “To date we have raised approximately $26,000 for various causes including BC Cancer Foundation, MS Society of Canada, Victoria Hospice and the Vancouver Island Children’s Health Foundation,” Tackaberry said. “We have players from 18-68 years old, first-time players to first-round NHL draft picks and every level in between. It’s a very unique and extremely fun tournament.”

Triathlon moves to new date

The Eliminator Triathlon Oak Bay has a new date. The 2015 race will take place on Sunday, July 19 at the same location as last year, Willows Beach. The race is made up of a series of heats, over a very short course, where athletes compete multiple times in succession. The top finishers in each heat move on until a final heat for each gender determines the race winners. Every competitor is guaranteed at least two races in this format. Each heat consists of 20 to 25 athletes completing a 200-metre swim, five-kilometre bike ride and 1K run. The top 10 athletes from each heat move on to semifinals and then finals, with the remainder of competitors from the first heats moving on to consolation races. There will be one open race category for all athletes age 13 and older divided by gender. Watch for registration to open soon at eliminatortri.ca online.

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FRIENDLY FRANK 3/4 BED (48â€?), with box spring and mattress, $55. Call (250)475-0311. 3 LAMPS- 1 marble, 2 white metal lamps, desk & floor, $40, $20, $10. (250)656-9272. Musical Instruments- box of misc old drum parts. Must take all $10. (250)370-2905. PAPER SHREDDER 3 6 sheet cross cut, new, $5. Call (778)440-3084.

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

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We are seeking a full-time reporter who would be responsible for sports coverage and community news. This position offers a solid grounding in community news and is a natural for anyone seeking a wide variety of experiences. LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to turn in engaging, objective news stories, interesting features and dynamic photographs. Journalistic experience and knowledge of CP style are assets, as is page layout using InDesign. A reliable vehicle is necessary. The position opens in January. The Sooke News MIrror is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 newspapers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii ad Ohio. Please forward your cover letter, references and resumĂŠ â€“ including writing and photography samples to: The Sooke News Mirror Attn: Pirjo Raits, Editor 112 - 6660 Sooke Road Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0A5 email: editor@sookenewsmirror.com or publisher@sookenewsmirror.com

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME 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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LIGHTING TIP | Identify the mood or ambiance that you want to create in each space

LED lights way for homeowners Biggest trend in home lighting is LED, says local expert Don Denton Black Press

LED lights are leading the way in home lighting trends. “The biggest trend in home lighting is LEDs. Everyone wants LEDs,” says Mike McDougall, a certified lighting consultant with McLaren Lighting. Existing styles of bulbs from halogen to flourescent are still in use, but LED lights are longer lasting and more efficient to use. The last of the incandescent light bulbs, the 40- and 60-watt versions, joined the 100-watt bulb in being legislated out of existence Dec. 31. LED lights are still the most expensive lighting product, but McDougall points out that ”because the price has continued to come down more people are using them.” LED lights are being incorporated into all styles of light fixtures from desk lamps to chandeliers. “Victoria is a diverse community for lighting,” says McDougall. “It is very modern but has a strong base for traditional and industrial styles of lighting. “Craftsman style is also a favourite but that is currently morphing into more of a West Coast contemporary look.” McLaren Lighting always has classic Tiffany-style lamps in stock as well. McDougall says that “Tiffany style is a small market but one that is always there.” When asked what customers should keep in mind when purchasing lighting for their home, McDougall suggests that “living space

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Mike McDougall, a certified lighting consultant with McLaren Lighting, stands with a display of LED light bulbs and LED lighting. needs to be lit for the task at hand.” He reminds buyers that areas such as workspaces need brighter light and to consider that when designing a residence or retro-fitting current lights. He also suggest that multiple light switches and dimmers are becoming a thing of the past. New one-stop key pads give you the ability to control all your lights on one panel and allow you to create preset lighting conditions for different

times of day. “You can push one button and have all your lighting change,” he says. McDougall recommends using experienced staff from a lighting store when purchasing lighting products. “We’ve done the research and worked with the items in stock,” he says. “We want to be sure the homeowner has the right product for their needs.”

“Victoria is a diverse community for lighting,” says McDougall. “It is very modern but has a strong base for traditional and industrial styles of lighting.” – Mike McDougall

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Picture Perfect

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

SO Tour Magical Mystery

TOWNER PARK the most exclusive ocean front neighborhood (freehold section). Rare south facing 2.24 acre beach trophy property is one that few can achieve or acquire. Featuring old growth firs and sensational southerly Ocean vistas of the inlet fjord; from the home, sun drenched patios and deck. Orchard, organic vegetable garden and courtyard entry welcomes you to the main one level 4669 square foot home. Splendid living room, teak kitchen, formal and informal dining open to the sunset warm beach below. 36x18 indoor swimming pool.Call to view this Irreplaceable Oceanfront Paradise. $1,680,000

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

Rare Commercial/Residential

Stunning exquisitely presented rare Oak Bay boutique property with residential and commercial zoning. Currently configured as 2 suites and 2 commercial areas.Heart A second floor addition isLies. Brigadoon, there my Forever possible to Oak Bayfronts municipality approval. This mixed One of thesubject loveliest beach on the Gorge waterway! This use 4-level home oceanfront homeincludes: features oak floors, an open immaculate building 1101hardwood sq ft of commercial space.concept Great room, and 2 bed extra accommodation. A glassed-in Conservatory One 2 abedroom ft. residential suite oneof746 sq ft studio covers relaxing892 hotsqtub. Walk across 1/3and Acre English country gardens, down to the water’s edge; launch yourcorner canoe of from your 130 ft suite, with external entrances. High visibility St Patrick ofStwaterfront. private Paradise is a mere mins. to Victoria and CentralThis Avenue. A rare supreme “live 15 work” opportunity. city centre. $750,000 $1,150,000

Baby You Can Drive My Car

Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open concept living including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place & spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to take advantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub & plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000 O 94 pen 8 G Su art nda hla y 2 nd -4 Rd .

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Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Architecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location. Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200 sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside the most discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

State of the Art

Good Morning Starshine

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

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

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A Visually Stunning Executive 5237 square foot residence with shimmering 270 degree Ocean Seascapes from Mount Baker to the Olympics; an architectural triumph on three levels. Anchored in a private enclave of superior homes ABOVE Gonzales Bay, the property borders Walbran park for Superior views! Entertain in the open concept View kitchen with cutting edge appliances. Luxuriate in the 800 square foot Master with immense Walk-in, Spa Ensuite, deck, and cosy fireplace.Welcome home! $2,200,000 #31 8

OL S Hook Your Dream

Welcome to an exquisite, completely renewed lakefront Haven with so much to offer, it just has to be seen. Two romantic fireplaces, warm and elegant finishing, views, sunrises; how can we describe the waterside playground oasis that this property is? Pride of ownership is detailed throughout, and when you are not drinking your coffee on the Adirondack chairs overlooking the Lake, you will be luxuriating in the Spa soaker tub-shower ensuite, or happily gazing over the quartzite counters of your Urbana designed kitchen to the magic Blue! $1,298,888

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ay rg3/4 Sophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century bedroom 2-4 usoU SE pm nupgrades home, combining all the very best of the era, with modern Rd like granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood and LEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’s paradise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

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This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen, cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, complete with gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avantegard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifully landscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage of the one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

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On Top of the World

This Active 55+ Adventurer lifestyle includes tennis courts, indoor Your Mountain Top Aerie Awaits! Be on top of the world with swimming pool, library, billiards, gym, and wonderful Community this Care Award Winner built home of virtually 4700 square feet. Floor to ceiling windows beautifully frame Ocean AND Lakefront kitchen… never a dull moment! Your fabulous 1200 sqft Condo Money, Money, Money! Maximum Views with (swim next door!) in nearly every Precision room. The layoutDesign melds offers a Masteropportunity. with walk-inLocated closet and full Ensuite, FANTASTIC in desirable Oakcozy Bay Fireplace, border area.Views Luxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision built three decksentrance, for perfect indoor-outdoor flow. formal Live in dining, one, andGuest rent the other! The main level retains the Safe 1912and charm,effortlessly Formal bedroom/Den, and westerly views! featuring atocathedral smartly designed kitchen, while the upper with level Fun is recently updated. 7 fton height bonus inlawPotential sitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious Suite, Billiards-Bar-Media Room below leave the Highdining Secure combines in the Sun, right here Vancouver accommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently used rm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. & Flyer perfectly sated. Island! Sea your new Lifestyle today. commercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyer ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler. $959,000 to verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000 $799,999 $269,000

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Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lighting which integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, and video. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and dark Birch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The custom kitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient location blends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

Escape to the Country

A magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acres of natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design, superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has a delightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house. Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities. Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

The Balvenie

Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuring luxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Great room with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate living areas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just 20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the International Airport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

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Splendour in the Grass

Dutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 ac farm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bath with 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farm taxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horses and animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendid country property. $1,690,000

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Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!

Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets! Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy access to the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a coveted Induction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind in the Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hot tub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

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Builder’s Oceanfront Dream

RARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This 1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with 180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice location provides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhood is serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank palette to create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of Honey

An esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. The stunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiring peaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready for the next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional ocean orientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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Library vac moved into

Travis Paterson/Black Press www.oakbaynews.com • A19 2014. That Jackie Smith of Santas Anonymous out front of the vacant Emily Carr Library at Blanshard

Street and Saanich Road.

VICTORIA 7-245 Ontario Street, $334,000

MLS 345201, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Robyn Hamilton, 250-384-8124

111-689 Bay Street, $204,900 MLS 344995, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Nancy Vieira, 250-514-4750

1117 Balmoral Road, $319,000

MLS 345110, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Phil Warren, 778-678-1124

200 Douglas St., From $319,000 Saturday - Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250-883-2715

#101-1110 Oscar Street, $319,000 MLS 343574, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301

OAK BAY 2162 Epworth St., $629,000 MLS 345000, Saturday 2-4 Boorman Investment Co. Dean Boorman, 250-595-1535

SAANICH EAST

4942 Cordova Bay Rd., $775,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

JAN. 9 TO JAN. 15, 2015

4128 Burnley Close, $483,900 TH24-2353 Harbour Rd., MLS 345098, Saturday 1-2:30 $615,000 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Wendy Thompson, 250-479-3333

403-1620 McKenzie Ave, $290,000

MLS # 344410, Saturday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Eleanor Smith, 250-388-5882

6253 Marie Meadows, $675,000

MLS 337376, Friday 3:30-5:30 Boorman Investment Co. Dean Boorman, 250-595-1535

MLS 343471, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elaine Wright, 250-216-0434

SAANICH WEST

6253 Marie Meadows, $675,000

17-500 Marsett Place, $399,900

MLS 345093, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

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

5-7768 East Saanich Road, 1063 Hyacinth Ave., $579,000 $355,000 MLS 345141, Sun 2-4 Fair Realty, Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

MLS 344487, Sunday 2-4 Boorman Investment Co. Dean Boorman, 250-595-1535

WEST SHORE

211-4529 West Saanich Road, The Terraces at Latoria Walk $339,900 MLS 343719, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 From $639,900 Thursday - Sunday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124 Greg Long, 250-384-8124

SAANICH PENINSULA

24-172 Belmont Road, $369,000 Saturday 1-3

7182 West Saanich Road.,

From $370,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

3183-2600 Ferguson Rd, $269,000 Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

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

2655 Sooke Rd., from $199,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun John Percy, 250-508-1551

#301-1033 Belmont Avenue, $569,900

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Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Gaylene Salina, 250-479-3333

3707 Ridge Pond Road, $699,900 MLS 339007, Sat 2-4

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

1047 Braeburn Avenue, $424,900 Sunday 1-3

DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003

2783 Penelope Place, $424,900 MLS 343785

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

768 Danby Place, $589,900

MLS 343972, Sunday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

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

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

2915 Golden Spike Pl., $349,900

MLS 345107, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden, 250-589-0248

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1451 Winslow Drive, MLS 344358, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 $349,900 Sat 1-3

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Friday, January 9, 2015 - OAK

On Sale

Buy One, Get One! Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Product of BC

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