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up into my head.”

For Gutierrez, who is retired, working with coloured pencils is simple because there is no mess, no smell, can be done anywhere, and the pencils come in hundreds of colours.

But he hasn’t always worked with the colourful medium.

A local woman is turning the simple act of walking your dog into a block watch program in an effort to reduce crime in downtown Victoria.

Ellen Henry has started the Downtown Victoria Dog Watch Program, where dog walkers act as neighbourhood block watchers and report any suspicious activity to the Victoria Police Department.

“The idea for this came from a convergence of different parts of our lives,” said Henry, who started a block watch program in her community street three years ago.

“We’re out with our dog all the time, not just confined to our block and we started to think ‘why not take the orientation we learned as block watch participants and apply that to the walks that we take with our dog normally.’”

In collaboration with the Victoria Downtown Residents Association, Henry said it will be modelled after the VicPD’s current block watch program, where participants take an observeand-report role to help reduce crime in the area.

“When you form a community like that the folks that want to commit crime are less likely to be around,” she said.

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Richard Gutierrez shows off his work called “Green Mountains” in his studio at the Cridge Seniors’ Centre last Thursday.

Artists show true colours Kendra Wong Victoria News

Coloured pencils are not just for school kids anymore.

Artist Richard Gutierrez is using them to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

For several hours every day, he works in his studio at the Cridge Seniors’ Centre draw-

ing anything from landscapes to portraits of people that come from his imagination.

“It all comes from my mind, in plain terms – imagination. It’s my landscape from my mind.

It’s not a copied landscape. It’s my mountains I make, it’s my river I make,” Gutierrez said.

He estimated he’s completed hundreds of paintings since 1998, some of which he has sold and others he has given away.

“By the time I finish one, another idea pops

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Going green in a multitude of ways at Reynolds

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Reynolds secondary teacher Heather Coey (left) dishes out food at the salad bar at the school. The salad bar is one of many green initiatives, including the green space/garden program and recycling at the Saanich high school.

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Environmental initiatives are in full bloom at Reynolds secondary in Saanich, where one teacher is using a pilot recycling program to sprout off new initiatives to reduce the school’s environmental footprint.

Heather Coey, a leadership and science teacher, is at the helm of many such undertakings at the school. The first began seven years ago with one of the Greater Victoria School District’s first recycling programs.

Through the program, the school has replaced most garbage cans in the hallways with 13 recycle stations, which include the recycle tower, green compost bins and bottle return bins.

“Students now tell me that when they go someplace and can’t recy-

cle, they’re looking for places to (do so),” Coey said. “I’ve had parents tell me they have to recycle (elsewhere) because they’re so used to doing it at school.”

On the fourth Saturday of every month, Reynolds hosts a program where the community can drop off items for recycling that can’t fit in their blue boxes.

Using funds from the recycling program, Coey has expanded the school’s environmental initiatives.

The green spaces projects has sprouted up recently and encourages students to grow their own fruits and vegetables in plots located at the front of the school and in the inner courtyard.

“Money that they earn from the recycling depot feeds back into other environmental projects in the school,” she said.

“For example, it’s gone to help purchase fencing and benches

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In the past, he has experimented with many forms, including oils, acrylic and water colours.

It wasn’t until 1998, when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, that he tried a new art form.

Gutierrez was a teacher at the time and gave his students an

assignment that involved them working with coloured pencils.

“It was like therapy for me. I loved it so much I went home and bought some pencils and I started art again,” he said.

Soon after his wife died in 2000, Gutierrez learned he too had cancer and art became not only a coping mechanism, but a way to alleviate the pain from treatment.

at the front of the school. We’ve planted crab apple trees, evergreen trees, chocolate lilies, flowering red currents in order to get a more natural area reclaimed.”

With the popularity of the first garden, the district jackhammered out a piece of asphalt in the inner courtyard to allow students to create a second green space. There they grow kale, parsley, chives, purple sprouting broccoli.

The ability to grow their own food inspired another major program: the salad bar.

For 20 weeks of the year, students who are part of the Green Group pick vegetables from the garden and serve them to their classmates and staff for lunch.

Grade 12 student Isabelle Leslie, a member of the Green Group, hopes to inspire other students to grow their own food.

“I think it’s nice that the people

who get the salad bar or walk by realize that we’ve grown some of the food here,” she said. “It might inspire them to do it themselves.”

Hannah Berry, also a Grade 12 student, said Coey’s passion for the environment is infectious.

“She’s really passionate about environmental stuff; not just in the school; I know she tries to live that way too, which is a really good influence,” Berry said. “She’s a good model, she tries to walk the walk.”

Coey hopes to inspire a lifestyle

“It alleviates the physical pain and more, the mental pain,” he said.

“It’s therapeutic, I just need to be doing it...it’s my mind working.”

A handful of years later, he’s cancer-free and continues to work exclusively with coloured pencils.

“When people say they retire, they often retire from life and give up what they love to do, but I don’t think I could do that,” he said.

Gutierrez is one of 44 artists participating in the fifth annual Artishow’s Artist in Residence exhibit, running from May to October.

As part of the event, artists set up their work in 10 hotel lobbies around Victoria for a month-long stint.

“It just gives the artists more exposure,” said Kerry Liggins, co-

change both in her students and the greater community through these projects. “(It’s) just a paradigm shift in the way you live your life to consider living sustainably, and that the planet is finite and that the choices and actions you do are going to make a difference,” she said. The goal is “for students to experience that difference actually happening, so that they can be very hopeful that the future can be bright.”

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“When it rains, our dogs still have to be walked. If it’s the middle of the night, if the dog wants to go out you have to take them for a walk.”

It is a program that the Victoria Police Department supports.

“VicPD certainly supports new initiatives aimed at increasing participation in our communities,” said Const. Mike Russell with VicPD. Henry said she hopes other communities will think about expanding the program to their neighbhourhoods, noting residents in Vic West have also expressed interest in it.

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Communities must act as partners: Tourism Victoria Steven Heywood

A fundraiser to help raise money for a woman in need of a new liver is being held in Esquimalt this Saturday.

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As a result, Tourism Victoria has been working Tourism in the Greater Victoria region will grow and benefit many people if neighbouring commu- with the SBIA and others to cross-promote Sidney and the Peninsula. nities act as partners instead of That work has been paying off, competitors, says the CEO of Tourhe noted, saying since February, ism Victoria.

“People, tourists, average occupant rates in Greater Paul Nursey gave the keynote Victoria hotels has been at 62 per address as the Sidney Business they want to explore cent – and pushing 70 per cent in Improvement Area Society annual more while they are March. general meeting on April 22. He here and if they do, “Compare that to 2012 when we spoke to the audience at the Charhad a 62 per cent average overall lie White Theatre about opportuni- they stay even longer.” that year.” ties available by working together Nursey said tourism is booming for the same purpose.

– Paul Nursey, CEO again, all over the world.

“We need stickiness as a destiTourism Victoria “Now we just have to play it nation,” he said. “People, tourists, right,” he said, adding this region’s they want to explore more while biggest competition for tourism they are here and if they do, they dollars is the rest of the world. stay even longer.”

This year, Nursey said Tourism Tourism makes up what he called a “mobility economy” – today’s visitor Victoria has released its spring campaign: Victoria, wants to engage in the community they are in, he B.C.: Beyond Words.

He added the industry will be looking for incresaid, and that means connecting more with the mental growth in 2015, through telling the region’s people and businesses of the region.

Where groups like Tourism Victoria and the stories and addressing seasonal issues, among SBIA come in, he continued, is in creating demand. other strategies.

“That is key. The SBIA does that in Sidney and editor@vicnews.com Tourism Victoria does it regionally and both need to work in concert to benefit each other on a greater scale.”

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The event attracted hundreds of people with boxes full of bank statements and other confidential documents. “We’ve had a line-up since we opened and the cars won’t stop coming,” said Rosalind Scott, executive director of the Better Business Bureau Vancouver Island chapter.

The by-donation event benefitted the volunteer-run Rainbow Kitchen, which provides 38,000 meals each year to people in need at 500 Admirals

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“Between 20 to 40 people will bring home food as well,” Dubney said. “These are people who cannot afford to feed themselves.”

The Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society is holding its annual general meeting in June to vote in new board members, and Dubney welcomes nominees from all parts of the community. “We’re always looking for new people to step up to the plate,” he said. “We’re hungry for their support.”

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Private lotteries The potential winner of a $50-million lottery ticket that was sold in March 2014 wants to stay anonymous. That’s according to an anonymous source who spoke to a Vancouver newspaper.

The source went on to say that the ticket holder has retained a lawyer and will be fighting in court for the right to remain anonymous.

Word of this desire for anonymity fits in with the other circumstances around this ticket.

Despite many pleas, the potential winner only came forward a few days before the one-year deadline to redeem the prize.

The news that the apparent holder of a $50-million winning ticket wants to be anonymous has naturally started lots of conversations.

Most people may not be aware that claiming a lottery prize comes with the proviso that the BCLC has the right to take the winner’s photo and publicize the win.

While BCLC says this protects the integrity of the process, which it does, it also helps to promote the idea that winning big is possible. It perpetuates the sales pitch that “dreams can come true” simply by buying a lottery ticket.

Advertising promoting that idea does not include the actual odds of winning a big prize, which are infinitesimal.

Very few lotteries run by provinces or states in North America allow for anonymity, although a few do.

It will be interesting to see if the holder of this potentially winning ticket does manage to preserve his or her anonymity.

If that does happen as a result of a court decision, it may force BCLC and, quite likely other Canadian lottery corporations, to change their longstanding rules about who can actually win a prize.

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Time for teachers to question union continuing the executive’s selfAfter the first few glum lines of righteous fantasy of controlling his speech, it was difficult to tell education spending in B.C. anything had changed for B.C. The appeal court didn’t Teachers’ Federation president just overturn the judgment of Jim Iker as he took his familiar B.C. Supreme Court place before the TV Justice Susan Griffin. cameras last week.

It shredded her legal Iker droned on about reasoning and bluntly how B.C. schools corrected her, over are under-funded by and over, on evidence hundreds of millions she ignored or of dollars, echoing misinterpreted. demands from the The appeal court disastrous strike he led confirmed at great the union membership length what I said into last year. when Griffin’s The B.C. Court Tom Fletcher second decision came of Appeal had just B.C. Views down in early 2014: overturned a bizarre it was far worse for trial court decision that B.C. schools than tried to give the union when judges decided in 2005 everything it wanted: a trip back that teachers can bring union in time to the NDP wonderland of 2001, a constitutional spanking for propaganda into classrooms.

Did the government bargain in the B.C. Liberal government and bad faith? No. Did they conspire a $2-million bonus of taxpayers’ to provoke a strike? No. Did they money. illegally strip working conditions The BCTF must pay back from the teacher contract? No. that $2 million and scrape up Turns out our kids are not just whatever is left of its members’ “working conditions” for teachers, dues to plead for an appeal at and public policy still matters. the Supreme Court of Canada,

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And it turns out that making special needs assistants dash between classes to deal with two kids here and three over there was a lousy idea. Now there’s even a credit course offered in high school for students with learning difficulties, which probably has some BCTF minion crafting a pile of grievances.

In the negotiated settlement reached last fall, teachers shared $105 million to make thousands of baseless grievances go away, after the union filed one for student numbers in every class in the province. This bloated perpetual protest machine drains the public purse in more ways than taxpayers realize.

Parents understand the strikes, though. They remember a union that scrapped report cards, disrupted administration and forced schools to shut down at graduation time.

The strike then dragged into the fall, as the government held the line on public service spending. And what was the key issue that kept schools closed?

It wasn’t special needs support,

where student performance has continued to improve. No, it was the BCTF demanding a raise twice as big as other public sector unions had already accepted.

In the end, their paltry strike fund long gone, the union grudgingly accepted the going rate. They figured they had the elected government on the run in court. Wrong again.

Next up for the ministry is taking control of professional development. A bill before the legislature will enforce standards, once the NDP is done denouncing it. Singing Solidarity Forever around a campfire and calling it paid professional development (a real example, by the way) will soon go the way of the unioncontrolled College of Teachers – onto the scrap heap of history.

There are BCTF members who understand how ill-served they are by their union. They are looking critically at the performance of their leaders, who are too often distracted by grandiose “social justice” campaigns as far away as the Middle East.

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Capital Regional District residents will no longer have to pay for new or replacement recycling bags and boxes.

As part of the district’s renewed contract with Emterra Environmental, residents looking to replace damaged blue boxes or new homes in need of them will receive them free.

“Under the previous contract, the CRD purchased blue boxes

and then sold them to customers who wanted more blue boxes and there were a series of retailers that sold them,” said Russ Smith, senior manager, CRD environmental resource management.

“Under the new contract, the requirements require the collector to be the repository to supply replacement boxes or to new homes.”

With the old contract, residents had to pay $4 for a new box. As of May 1, the district dis-

continued the sale of blue boxes and bags from local retailers.

The boxes will continue to be picked up my Emterra, who has also switched their collection fleet from diesel trucks to compressed natural gas trucks.

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Quadra Village welcomes city for annual celebration Hillside-Quadra residents are inviting everyone to a party Saturday (May 9).

The 13th annual Quadra Village Day takes centre stage on Kings Road, between Quadra and Dowler streets, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day kicks off with pancake and continental breakfasts served from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Throughout the day the communitiy will enjoy information booths and demonstrations, activities for youth and teens, and two stages for live music featuring performances by Fiesta Latina, Filipino Kayumanggi Dancers, Sons of Norway Dancers, the AC/BC Dance Troupe and the Victoria Shimmy Mob.

“Quadra Village Day is a present the community gives itself, with scores of volunteers, businesses and community groups all working together for a brief celebration that attracts thousands of people from all over,” said Janis La Couvée, planning committee volunteer.

“All of the activities and entertainment are free, which is an aspect that really resonates with people, especially parents. It’s striking how it has evolved from its beginnings as a fundraising event for neighbourhood beautification to an annual celebration eagerly awaited by many.”

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Promaster delivers on the road and at work Ram follows last year’s introduction of roof and the Promaster City has predrilled and sealed roof rack mounting its popular full-size Promaster work van points, making it easy for the owner to with the launch of a smaller Promaster place ladders. The driver’s cabin looks City version. like it is out of a car and not a van. The The original van was designed to comdash and seats are much more sophistipete with the highly successful Mercedes cated than any work van I have seen.

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Looks Gone are the days when a work van The driver’s cabin Ram sells four different versions of the was a full-size truck or traditional North Promaster City: two work versions and looks like it’s out American styled van; these European two passenger versions. The base work designs are here to stay and they make of a car and not a version starts at $27,995 and the highmore sense. van. The dash and er end version with painted bumpers This new Promaster City isn’t really new seats are much more is $28,995. The passenger models are at all. In fact it has been sold in Europe perfect for a weekday work van and sophisticated than as the Fiat Doblo for many years and it the rear seats can be used for family any work van I have duties on the weekend. This passenger has won The International Van award twice. FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, van might also be a good choice for seen. formerly Chrysler) has taken the third taxi duty. The passenger models start at generation Doblo and modified it to suit Zack Spencer $28,995 and a thousand dollars more our rougher roads and tailored it with a for painted bumpers. All of these vans larger powertrain. come with two sliding doors for easy access regardless of the vehicle’s use.

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Verdict One of the advantages of Fiat taking over Chrysler is the broader range of products they can introduce into the North American market. The team in Michigan took the award winning Doblo from Fiat and modified it to meet our needs. Things like the springs and shocks being stiffer and raising the ride height to help when driving over our rougher roads. The larger engine, running on gasoline will appeal to a wider audience than diesel but some buyers will wish that a diesel option were available here. At first glance, this Promaster City is something new, from a brand that has a lot of experience building smaller vans for urban environments. If you are in the trades and don’t need a full-size vehicle, this type of van is up to the job.

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“Sex Sells” has long been a popular tenet in advertising.

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1985-1987 AMC Alliance Convertible: Built in the United States using a 1.7-litre engine and transmission from Renault, the Alliance was very much French in feeling. It was small, mundane in appearance and less than competitive against the best from Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda. It wasn’t cool with a roof and it didn’t get cooler without one.

A good measure of its appeal then is its collectability and desirability now, which is nil.

1989 Yugo Cabriolet: The formula for the Yugo was simple and it was laughable. Buy a 20-year-old-design of a highly rust-prone Italian economy car, barely update it and ship it to America by the thousands. At first, people will buy a product that is vastly cheaper than the competition, but once the public finds out that it is slow, unattractive, outdated, uncomfortable and minimally reliable, the charm leaves in a hurry. Did a convertible version help the image

and dramatically boost the sales?

Again, the answer was, “Not really,” a response that was reinforced by a price that was double the cost of the GV Plus hatchback, which had gained fuel injection and six horsepower.

1960-1963 Studebaker Lark VI Convertible: Solid, sensible and reliable all summed up Studebaker’s Lark. It was a good car without flash or panache, which had limited appeal to car-mad teens. There’s no question that lowering the top on the Lark made for a pleasant experience, but it didn’t change the status of this car from dud to stud when it came to sex appeal.

1908-1927 Model T Ford: Ford’s Tin Lizzie has always been rugged, reliable and in a class of its own. But sexy?

Not likely. The roadster or touring car versions may be fun, simply because fun goes with open-air motoring like peanut butter goes with jelly. Sex appeal, though, simply isn’t part of

the equation with this American icon, though the story would be very different if we were talking about a 1940 Ford Convertible Coupe.

1961-1963 Rambler American: The Rambler had to be one of the most sensible cars built in North America: properly engineered to conservative standards, with incredibly reliable straight-six engines and pricing within reach of middle class budgets. For 1961, the line offered a convertible and it was a lot like its sibling—responsible, sturdy and dull. In appearance and performance, the new drop-top was essentially an open-air version of an orthopedic shoe. You know, the kind of show that Marilyn Monroe or Angelina Jolie would avoid like the plague. Even spraying pheromones on this car wouldn’t give it an ounce of sex appeal.

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Tour local gardens with mom The Victoria Conservatory of Music hosts its 33rd annual Mother’s Day Garden Tour this weekend, with nine sites open to viewing, set against a backdrop of music.

These pockets of greenery and flowering plants, accented with natural and manmade elements, are spread throughout Greater Victoria, from the Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites in Colwood, to a classic Oak Bay garden with contemporary updates.

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The tour runs Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Tickets are $30 (children 12 and younger are free) and may be purchased online and at many locations throughout Greater Victoria.

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Tips for finding the best day camps for your kids It’s that time of year again. In a few weeks, students will be streaming out of classrooms for the end of yet another school year.

For parents, that means trying to come up with activities to keep your children busy over the long summer months.

Day camps are a popular choice for many parents, as they keep children occupied for the better half of the day.

But it is important to consider what camps to enrol your child in.

According to Kyla Sanderson, program manager with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria, the type of camp you sign up for will directly affect how much the child enjoys it.

“I want to make sure my child feels safe and connected to the staff providing the camp,” says Sanderson.

“I want to make sure they have the best experience possible in a safe environment. Safety is the most important, followed by fun.”

Here are some tips for choosing the right camp for your child: 1. Match your child’s interest to the camp “There’s nothing worse than sending a kid to an art camp if they’re not interested in art,” says

Hundreds of kids in Greater Victoria will be signing up for day camps when school lets out.

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2. Safety first Is it a licensed or accredited camp? What is their staff-to-child ratio? If it’s not licensed, make sure they at least meet the needs of safety that you’re comfortable with.

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What does it mean to be a mom?

Susan Lundy What does it mean to be a mother, I wondered one Mother’s Day when the girls were small. What is the essence of motherhood? How does one define the miracles, small and ever expanding?

Orange jujubes, was my first thought. Being a mom has something to do with eating orange jujubes — no one else wants them.

They all want the black and the red ones.

Motherhood also has something to do with the first piece of pie or lasagna because it’s the one that falls apart. And crusts. Pizza crusts, tuna sandwich crusts, peanut butter toast crusts — all pushed into your hand with other bits and pieces as children hand over their banana peels and popsicle wrappers with an absent, “Here, momma.”

(Of course, we could insert “father” here too, since so many dads are such a big part of their children’s lives. But, hey, it’s Mother’s Day this month.)

Being a mother means walking from the schoolyard with lunch boxes attached to each arm; knapsacks, art projects and books clasped to the chest and a discarded

coat or two balancing on top of the entire pile, while the children run ahead, light and carefree.

During the babies period, mothering means looking for stroller access on the sidewalk, learning the location of every park and every toilet in any given place; reading Green Eggs And Ham 1,000 times, singing the Wheels on the Bus 2,000 times; lying awake at night designing flu remedies, earthquake procedures and fire escape routes.

Baby and toddler moms live in a world of cutting teeth and nursing bras and playgrounds. A world where emotions live on the surface and just about anything beautiful or sentimental can make mom weep.

(When reading out loud, I always made one of the girls take over for Charlotte’s death in Charlotte’s Web because I got too teary.)

Mothers of young children assume things will get easier, their lives will return to normal, and if all else fails, at least they won’t be so darn busy once the kids hit school.

Ah. No. This is when the driving begins.

One father I used to know particularly well woke one Mother’s Day and did not say: “Good morning, mother of my children (favourite mother anyway), what glorious things can I do for you today besides pour you a glass of white wine in a steaming bath and worship your every move?”

He said: “Good morning. Aren’t you glad I made you a mother?”

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Then the sweet, sweet smell of a baby’s head; the tiny hand wrapped around your finger; the whisper of a sweet-breathed “I love you momma” against

your cheek; the heartbeat of a child asleep in your arms; the absolute unconditional nature of mother-child love; the sudden vision of the world through little eyes that catapults you back in time to your own childhood.

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Being a mother immediately opens your eyes to the bottomless depth of mother love. I wouldn’t trade it for all the black jujubes in the world.

Things to do this Mother’s Day n 33rd annual Mother’s Day Garden Tour hosted by the Victoria Conservatory of Music (900 Johnson St.) Enjoy gardens in Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay. Info: vcm.bc.ca. n The Fairmont Empress Hotel (721 Government St.) is offering a special brunch buffet in the Crystal Ballroom. Dishes include West Coast Benedict and stuffed french toast.

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT CAREGIVER. PLEASE reply with experience, Ref’s. Must have own vehicle. Exc. working conditions, private Victoria home, bright senior. $20./hr. elizabethdunn@shaw.ca

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REAL ESTATE

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CARS

BI-FOLD MIRRORED Closet door. exc. cond. 14.6” x 78”, $95. Call (250)472-2474.

VICTORIA: FURNISHED room in newer house, $550 incl. n/p. May 1 (250)886-6855

We Buy Cars!

CORAL Christmas cactus in bud, $10. 14 Bernadine jars, 500/250L $7. 250-383-5390.

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

Good Credit, Bad Credit or No Credit

Call: Joe Singh Mortgage Specialist DLC-Slegg Mortgage Ph: 250-818-9636

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RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity.

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

250-686-3933

CARS

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PHILIPS ELECTRIC Razor, brand new, still in box. $65.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils.

Monthly/Weekly.

Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria.

Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

1984 FORD Bronco XLT, only 100,000 km on 351W on propane, 10-1 compression, Keith Black pistons, Comp cam. C6 auto completely rebuilt. Have receipts and specs. Body rusty but drivetrain better than new.

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ALL HOME Renovation & Restoration: Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, additions, remodeling. We build custom homes. Comm/Res. 35 yrs exp. Call 250-213-7176.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company.

Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991.

LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Lawns, garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedge trimming, design, monthly maintenance.

Insured, reliable. References.

Call Andrew, 250-893-3465.

ABBA Exteriors Inc.

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior finishing, weather proofing, decks, fencing. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER Reduced rates - Sun Decks, Fences and Siding. Call Ward (250)881-0296.

CLEANING SERVICES Spik N’ Span Cleaning. Excellent rates. Serving Esquimalt/Victoria. (778)432-3588.

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing.

All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience.

Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

FENCING

NEIL’S LAWNCUTTING Service. Competitive rates. Free Estimates Call (250)385-3878.

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

GARDENING

“Spring Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca GUTTER CLEANING, demossing, grass cutting. Mike 250-474-3701, 250-813-1618.

20% OFF! Pruning, cleanup, soil/mulch del (max 2 cu yd), hauling, aerate (250)479-6495

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(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn care. Comm/Res. Aerating, power raking, landscape design, all planting, river rock & patio stones, Ivy, blackberry & yard clean-up.

BIG BEAR Handyman.

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE (250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint.

- Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141.

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WILL DO GARDENING etc. $15/hr. Your tools.

Reliable.

Call (250)383-3995.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

Call 250-361-6164.

250-507-6543.

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

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

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

HAUL-IT You’ve got the Junk, We’ve got the Trunk!

Rob, 250-885-1740.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

STUCCO/SIDING

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

THE STUCCOMAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free est. Dan, 250-391-9851.

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges.

Insured.

Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

UPHOLSTERY

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

or

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WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs.

Window cleaning.

Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!

PLUMBING

ALLSTAR MOVING Delivery Service. From $59. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699.

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

COME CLEAN WINDOWS. “Shining for You”. Fully insured. Free est. 250-881-6385 www.ComeCleanWindows.com

PAINTING

PLASTERING

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp.

Free Est. Quality Interiors.

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

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

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Homefinder is available to househunters and real estate agents with unique stories.

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 reporter Don Denton at 250480-3264 or email editor@ vicnews.com to share your ideas.

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, MAY 2014 NEW LISTINGS/ TOTAL, MAY 2014 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/ TOTAL, MAY 2014

EmErson| Visit emersonvictoria.com for more on the Abstract Developments project

Affordable condo life in Rockland Travis Paterson News staff

At first glance the renderings for the Emerson, 14-unit condo building coming to 1015 Rockland Ave., suggest a renovated apartment building from Victoria’s earlier generation of brick buildings.

The Emerson is in fact new (construction doesn’t begin until June) and is designed with a heritage feel to pay homage to the Rockland of old. It’s also a departure of sorts for Abstract Developments, offering up their most affordable condo units to date.

“In this case there were no specific restrictions that affected our design outside of the density and height limits of downtown Victoria,” said Sam Ganong, the vice president of development with Abstract. “The community plan actually calls for up to approximately six stories, but that would have been out of contrast with the surrounding neighbourhood.”

The first five of the 14 units have been released for presale, with one already gone.

The Emerson will feature high-end finishing, typical with Abstract projects.

There are three one-bedroom suites with 1.5 bathrooms and den, 650 sq. ft., starting from $349,900. There are seven two-bedroom units with two bathrooms, ranging from 705 to 770 sq. ft., starting from $374,900, and four units with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a den, ranging from 985 to 1,000 sq. ft., starting from $504,900.

“Again, the finishings are high-end – we pride ourselves on delivering a higher quality products because we feel it gives us an advantage in the market,” Ganong said.

Optimizing the space is paramount and Abstract is always sure to pack a few tricks up their sleeves. Three of the suites feature a sliding dining table that disappears into the kitchen counter, something Mad Men’s Roger Stirling would surely covet.

Parking is partially covered for 11 of the units, while the building will feature a full height basement, with bicycle and secure storage lockers that fits two bikes.

The end date for the construction is approximately the summer of 2016.

“We thought this project has a huge opportunity to attract a broader market base,

Abstract Developments rendering

The Emerson, at 1015 Rockland Ave., brings a classic, higher-end feel for 2016. delivering a refined specialized offering, which is one of the primary reasons we looked at this project,” Ganong said.

“It’s on the edge of downtown, a quiet tree-lined street, and it’s aimed at an older demographic, bringing to market an affordable Abstract product.”

Abstract is better known for one bedroomcondos in the $450,000 range, which has Ganong excited about the Emerson.

Looking into the future a little bit, each suite comes with a Modo Co-op car share membership.

The Other Guys

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Emerson features • • • • • • • • •

Quartz kitchen countertops Custom herringbone tile backsplash Heated tile floor in ensuite bathrooms Custom millwork throughout Deluxe stainless steel appliance package White oak hardwood flooring in main living area Overheight ceilings and windows Open-concept main living areas Optional 50-inch fireplace with millwork detail

The Pros!

We Sell Victoria!

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OPEN HOUSES MAY 8 - MAY 14, 2015

more details in Real Estate Victoria, available FREE on news stands & in home delivered copies of this community newspaper VICTORIA 728 Yates Street,

Daily 12-5 (except Friday) Concert Properties 250-383-3722

1570 Rockland Ave., $829,900

Saturday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

310-1975 Lee Avenue, $165,000

MLS 349393, Saturday 12-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Tom Oak, 250-592-4422

208-455 Sitkum Road, $379,900

MLS 350069, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson, 250-385-2033

102-608 Broughton Street, From $219,000 Wednesday - Sunday 12-5 Chard Development Ltd. 250-590-9440

126 Howe Street, $799,999 MLS 348497, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shelley Saldat, 250-589-4014

12-1405 Mallek Cres., $439,900

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333

3020 Quadra Street, $879,900

MLS 342990, Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Shelley Saldat, 250-589-4014

879 Craigflower Rd., $479,900

MLS 349144 Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Don Sparling, 250-656-5511

210-1525 Hillside Ave., $215,000

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

MLS 350486 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Sukhmeet Grewal, 250-704-9794

306-873 Esquimalt Rd., $329,000

Daily 12-5 Bosa Properties 250-382-2672

RE/MAX Camosun Karen Scott, 250-661-0922

SAANICH WEST

740 Travino Lane

4095 Raymond Street, 8-896 Admirals Rd. $410,000 $609,900

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

42 South Turner Street, $849,900 MLS 348569, Saturday 2-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Mark Imhoff, 250-590-1775

MLS 350378, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

MLS 350438, Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Robert Young, 250-385-6900

1328 Lyall Street, $639,900

3912 Carey Road, From $249,900

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

OAK BAY

SAANICH EAST

MLS 346718, Sat & Sun 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Brian Meredith-Jones, 250-384-8124

34 Eagle Lane, $235,000

4716 Amblewood Dr., $969,000

Tuesday - Sunday 1-4 MLS 350436, Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250-477-5353 Rosemarie Colterman, 250-592-4422

309-1715 Richmond Ave. $299,000

1941 St. Ann, $699,900

MLS 350224, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

10-850 Parklands Dr. $345,000 MLS 347265, Saturday 2-4

83 Saghalie Road, From $411,121

VIEW ROYAL

2931 Sea Point Drive, $1,188,000

ESQUIMALT

1060 Laburnum Road, $689,900

MLS 349519, Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680

SAANICH PENINSULA

7182 West Saanich Road., From $365,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-4, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

1166 Marchant Rd, $379,900 Thursday 6-8 Macdonald Realty Kevin Wensley, 250-388-5882

26-2120 Malaview Ave., $369,000 MLS 350549, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

2015 Courser Dr., $579,000

Saturday - Monday 1-5 Macdonald Realty Sheila Aujla & Sophak Sim, 250744-4441

MLS 350461, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Phillips, 250-655-0608

4435 Torquay Dr. $635,000

7859 Scohon Drive, 3117 Esson Road, $425,000 $559,000 MLS 350506, Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250217-5091

MLS 350458, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Phillips, 250-655-0608

4-932 Boulderwood Rise, $618,000

1060 Tillicum Road, From $539,000

A-10419 Resthaven Dr., $369,900

MLS 349938, Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Vannan, 250-388-5882

MLS 350303, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX MLS 350504, Sunday 1-3 Camosun RE/MAX Camosun Ed G. Sing, 250-744-3301 Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty John Monkhouse, 250-216-6343

MLS 350520, Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

204-9711 Fifth St. $315,000 MLS 350513, Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

2225 Amelia Ave. $599,000 MLS 346910, Saturday 1-2:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Blake Moreau, 250-881-0423

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6759 Jedora Dr. $619,900 MLS 350571, Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Gary Brown, 250-479-3333

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Community Calendar Friday, May 8 Three in a Room – a graduation exhibition from the Vancouver Island School of Art. Artwork by Mary Babineau, Susan Feilders and Jennifer Wilson.

Opening reception 6 p.m. Exhibition continues to June 1. Vancouver Island School of Art, 2549 Quadra St. Arion Male Voice Choir Canadian Gems Concert. Centennial United Church, 612 David St., 7:30 p.m. Info: John at 250-4728914.

Saturday, May 9 Quadra Village Day. Kings Road between Quadra Avenue and Dowler Place, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family activities, pancake and continental breakfasts, music and dance performances. Info: quadravillagecc.com/

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Community Recycling Depot.

Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 9 a.m. to noon. Info: 250-8933851.

Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at Prospect Lake Road at Goward Road, Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Pat at 250-479-9118.

Charity barbecue for Cindy Hoffman who is battling a life-threatening liver disease.

Sponsored by Black Press and Country Grocer. Country Grocer, Esquimalt, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sock Hop – a benefit for The Food Bank at St. John’s. St. John the Divine Church, 1611 Quadra St., 7 p.m. Info: 250-383-7169 or www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca.

Summer Star Parties. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the

historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria. rasc.ca.

Sunday, May 10 Move For Health Day. As a participant in Move For Health Day, Esquimalt Parks and Recreation will offer drop-in admissions of $2. Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St., 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Info: 250412-8500.

Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at 2139 Sooke Rd., Sooke. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Dave or Gail at 250642-4515.

Dragon Song Men’s Choir will perform a Mother’s Day Concert and serving a strawberry tea. St. George’s Anglican Church, 3909 St. George’s Lane, Cadboro Bay, 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to Rainbow

Kitchen in Esquimalt.

Tuesday, May 12 Keeping the Peace – a discussion on the Site C Dam, co-hosted by Sierra Club B.C., Wilderness Committee, Amnesty International Canada and KAIROS Victoria.

First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7 to 9 p.m. Info: ana@ sierraclub.bc.ca.

Wednesday, May 13 April Wine. Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St. Tickets available at the Royal and McPherson Box Office.

Victoria Target Theatre Society presents I’m Still Here? James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Dominion Lending Centres Chief Economist Says US Style Housing Crash Unlikely in Canada Responding to recent news reports about the IMF warning of an overheated Canadian housing market, the Chief Economist for Dominion Lending Centres, Sherry Cooper, says the prospect of a soft landing is good news for homeowners, “there is no doubt that letting some steam out of the boiling markets is a good thing because were prices to rise rapidly for too long, a nasty correction would be likely.”

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Two cyclists will be starting their 8,000-kilometre cross-country cycling trip in Victoria next week to raise awareness of lyme disease.

Daniel Corso and Tanner Cookson, from St. Catharines, Ont. are riding from Mile 0 in Victoria to St. John’s Newfoundland for a close friend who was diagnosed with lyme disease.

“It started when my good friend Adelaine was diagnosed and the trouble she went through to get a diagnosis and get the treatment,” Corso said.

Lyme disease is an inflammatory infection that spreads to humans through tick bites. It is treatable if found in the early stages, but if not caught can be disabling.

In the month-and-ahalf-long trip, the duo expects to average 140 kilometres a day to raise awareness.

“It’s very preventable, people just need to know what to look for, particularly in Canada where we have lots of wooded areas and people who like the outdoors,” Corso said.

Merina Brisdon, facilitator of the Victoria Lyme Disease Awareness and Support Group, said the ride will bring some muchneeded attention to the disease that is often misdiagnosed.

“A lot of the doctors don’t know that we have lyme disease here.

I hear this all the time that people go to their doctor with a tick bite are told not to worry because there’s no lyme disease here,” said Brisdon. “People are often misdiagnosed because it can look like other conditions.”

A kick-off event is planned for Sunday (May 10) at Centennial Square from 2 to 4 p.m.

The ride begins Monday, May 11. For information visit rideforlyme.ca kendra.wong@vicnews.com

Bank of Canada Remains On Hold With Hopes of Economic Rebound the January MPR); however, the second quarter is expected to see a rebound to 1.8 percent growth, revised up from earlier expectation. The Bank continues to assert that, “Underneath the effects of the oil price shock, the natural sequence of stronger nonenergy exports, increasing investment, and improving labour markets is progressing.” This will be aided by an improvement in the U.S. economy and the easing in financial Dr. Sherry Cooper conditions.

As was widely expected, on Wednesday April 15, 2015 The Bank of Canada announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3/4 per cent.

The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/2 per cent.

Core inflation, at 2 percent, is a reflection of the dampening effects of a slowing economy offset by the pass through effects of the lower dollar.

The Bank is hopeful that global growth will strengthen in coming months to 3-1/2 percent— Chief Economist for Dominion Lending Centres There remains consistent with their a good deal of forecast in January’s uncertainty in this sequence: Monetary Policy Report (MPR)— While March employment in as a direct result of central bank Canada improved substantially, rate cuts and quantitative easing business investment remains in Europe. Lower commodity disappointing, manufacturing prices will boost growth in some is weak—especially in the auto countries. The Bank also believes sector—and the improvement that strong growth will resume in trade has been less than in the United States after a weak expected. first quarter, which, of course, has yet to be confirmed.

Real GDP growth is projected to rebound in the second quarter First quarter growth in Canada and subsequently strengthen to has been revised downward to average about 2 1/2 per cent on 0.0 percent in the April MPR a quarterly basis until the middle (from 1.5 percent growth in

of 2016. The Bank expects real GDP growth of 1.9 per cent in 2015, 2.5 per cent in 2016, and 2.0 per cent in 2017.

The Bank also believes the risks to the outlook are balanced, an upgrade since the last policy meeting in March. As a result of this view, they judge that the current degree of monetary stimulus is appropriate and have left rates unchanged.

I am cautiously optimistic that the Bank has got it right, but I continue to believe that the risks are on the downside for the economy and inflation. My forecast for Canadian growth this year is 1.5 percent--below the Bank’s 1.9 percent forecast.

Much hinges on the U.S. economy. The April MPR revised down its U.S. growth forecast for this year from 3.2 percent to 2.7 percent.

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Cooper, one of North America’s most respected economic experts, points out that existing home sales were down 2 percent year-over-year in January, but were still up moderately outside of Alberta. Later data suggests that in February, sales rose month-over-month as gains in Toronto and Vancouver offset faltering markets in other parts of the country. More recently, Sales of existing homes in Canada rose in March from February, led by gains in the big Toronto and Vancouver markets. Sales were even up in Calgary where sales had slowed in recent months in the wake of the oil price decline.

“With home ownership at a record high of 70 percent of households and interest rates at record lows, national sales growth will stabilize at a modest pace,” says Cooper. “However, steady demand from immigrants and non-resident purchasers in Toronto and Vancouver should continue to support housing markets. In addition, Millennials are in their first-time home-buying years. While many might be priced out of the singlefamily home market, many will take the plunge into condos.”

On the supply side, housing starts and completions are down and are now trending slightly above household formation rates. Taking replacement demand into consideration, the current pace of overall home construction is at appropriate levels to meet long-run demand. We have also seen evidence of a recent increase in dedicated rental housing construction as institutional investors are providing increased funding in this long-overlooked area of the housing market. Condos have effectively replaced traditional apartment units and are an affordable alternative for those who are priced out of Toronto’s detached housing market. Rental vacancy rates remain at extreme lows in Vancouver and Toronto.

Cooper says the bottom line is that there is little evidence of an upcoming U.S.-style housing crash anywhere in Canada, even in the hardest hit energy-centered markets.

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Inside The back doors of any work van are used a lot and Drive Ram uses a 60/40 split to allow the driver easy access What makes this van a compelling choice is the cato the cargo without having to open the entire door pability for the chassis and the engine. Europe diesel open. The rear doors can also fully extend to 180 derules the road, but Ram has modified the front engine grees for loading pallets and large objects. The width compartment to make room for a 2.4L 4-cylinder gasbetween the rear wheel-wells is wide enough to take oline engine with 178hp – the most in the class 1 van a standard sheet of plywood or big-box store pallet. segment. This engine is married to a 9-speed automatAbove the rear wheel-wells are walls that are nearly ic, which has wonderful gearing for pulling away from vertical, making it easy to outfit this van with custom a standing stop. The drivetrain and the platform have a class-leading payload of 854kg. Unlike the competistorage units. Ram claims that the rear cargo area is tion, the Promaster City uses an independent rear susthe largest in the class at 3,729 litres. Another area pension, rather than a solid rear axle setup, making that is constantly used on these types of vans is the

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“Sex Sells” has long been a popular tenet in advertising.

And sex appeal has typically made it easier to sell cars. The movie industry has always favoured convertibles for their leading men and women.Virtually any car becomes sexy when you chop the top, but I did say virtually.

These five cars resist the glamour and glitz that often come with convertibles.

1985-1987 AMC Alliance Convertible: Built in the United States using a 1.7-litre engine and transmission from Renault, the Alliance was very much French in feeling. It was small, mundane in appearance and less than competitive against the best from Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda. It wasn’t cool with a roof and it didn’t get cooler without one.

A good measure of its appeal then is its collectability and desirability now, which is nil.

1989 Yugo Cabriolet: The formula for the Yugo was simple and it was laughable. Buy a 20-year-old-design of a highly rust-prone Italian economy car, barely update it and ship it to America by the thousands. At first, people will buy a product that is vastly cheaper than the competition, but once the public finds out that it is slow, unattractive, outdated, uncomfortable and minimally reliable, the charm leaves in a hurry. Did a convertible version help the image

and dramatically boost the sales?

Again, the answer was, “Not really,” a response that was reinforced by a price that was double the cost of the GV Plus hatchback, which had gained fuel injection and six horsepower.

1960-1963 Studebaker Lark VI Convertible: Solid, sensible and reliable all summed up Studebaker’s Lark. It was a good car without flash or panache, which had limited appeal to car-mad teens. There’s no question that lowering the top on the Lark made for a pleasant experience, but it didn’t change the status of this car from dud to stud when it came to sex appeal.

1908-1927 Model T Ford: Ford’s Tin Lizzie has always been rugged, reliable and in a class of its own. But sexy?

Not likely. The roadster or touring car versions may be fun, simply because fun goes with open-air motoring like peanut butter goes with jelly. Sex appeal, though, simply isn’t part of

the equation with this American icon, though the story would be very different if we were talking about a 1940 Ford Convertible Coupe.

1961-1963 Rambler American: The Rambler had to be one of the most sensible cars built in North America: properly engineered to conservative standards, with incredibly reliable straight-six engines and pricing within reach of middle class budgets. For 1961, the line offered a convertible and it was a lot like its sibling—responsible, sturdy and dull. In appearance and performance, the new drop-top was essentially an open-air version of an orthopedic shoe. You know, the kind of show that Marilyn Monroe or Angelina Jolie would avoid like the plague. Even spraying pheromones on this car wouldn’t give it an ounce of sex appeal.

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1

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1

Voted

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SPOILER ACCIDEN T FREE

2009

PONTIAC G5 XFE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2014

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21,988

Stk #D17667

13,988

$

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FORD FIESTA

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11,888

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HONDA CIVIC COUPE Stk #V17784

11,888

$

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

15,888

24,888

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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LEATH

Stk #D17798

2014

2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT

2011

REDUCED

! HONDA

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!

Alloy, Dual Climate Control, Accident free. Stk #D15874C

HYUNDAI ACCENT

12,988 2011

Stk #D17619

Stk #Z17188

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ER

RUNN BOAR ING 2011 DS MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Stk #D17647

19,888

$

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JEEP CHEROKEE LTD

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Stk #D17369

16,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #C17574A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010

KIA SOUL 4U

Stk #T17758

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ALLO SPOIL YS ER

5,888

$

2011

$

31,888

FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

CHEVROLET CRUZE LT

12,888

Stk #T17751

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

CHEVROLET MALIBU

2003

Stk #C17458A

13,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ACCIDEN T 2013 FREE! TOYOTA

17,988

$

Stk #D17145A

6,988

$

Stk #C17442A

$

2014

2010

FORD FOCUS SE HATCHBACK

CR-V

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,988

$

2012 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING

2012

REDUCED

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI

24,888

$

18,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Stk #X17529

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2014

MAZDA2

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

!

Booth, Alloy, Bluetooth.

Stk #T17865

19,988

18,988

2014

REDUCED

ER

FIAT 500 SPORT

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

22,888

LEATH

2014

HYUNDAI SONATA SE

Alloy’s, 3rd Row Seating, BC Only.

Stk #D17597

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 DODGE JOURNEY R/T Stk #V16973A

2014

MAZDA5 TOURING

Stk #D17779

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$

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2008

th

20

RATES

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

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Stk #V17427

NISSAN PATHFINDER

R YEA

2014

18th

1

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

NISSAN TITAN SV

$

2013

17th

Voted

1

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

2012

2013

TOUCH SCREEN

Best City

of the

Alloy’s, Traction Control, BC Only and Accident Free.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

$

Voted

1

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

R YEA

2010

2014 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT Stk #D17004

16th

Voted

Best City

of the

2011

19,988

$

of the

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

SIENNA Stk #D17030

22,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008

PAD

SMART SH DLE IFTERS FORTWO PURE/PASSION Stk #S17568A1

5,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

2007

FORD F150 XTR

FORD FOCUS ZX4 Stk #C17237B

4,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #V16918

28,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA-Friday, May 8, 2015

OUR LARGEST INVENTORY EVER!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL MAY 13 , 2015

6 0 V E H IC 0 L

BC’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT USED CAR DEALER

NOW 5 LOCATIONS

ES!!!

TO CH TRADE OOSE FROM PAID F S WELCOM E OR OR NOT!

TO SERVE YOU BETTER!

3

-760

COLWOOD • NANAIMO • DUNCAN • COURTENAY • LANGLEY Get the vehicle you want and the credit you deserve! 16 lenders to choose from.

Voted

Best City

1

VICTORIA NEWS

1

Voted

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

Best City

of the

19th

SPOILER ACCIDEN T FREE

2009

PONTIAC G5 XFE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ACCID EN FREE T

2014

ACCID 2014 EN FREE T HYUNDAI

VELOSTER TURBO Stk #X17563

21,988

Stk #D17667

13,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FORD FIESTA

FIAT 500L TREKKING

Stk #D17301A

11,888

$

Stk #D17918

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

HONDA CIVIC COUPE Stk #V17784

11,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

15,888

24,888

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

LEATH

Stk #D17798

2014

2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT

2011

REDUCED

! HONDA

Alloy’s, Traction Control, Accident free and BC Only. Stk #D17001

!

Alloy, Dual Climate Control, Accident free. Stk #D15874C

HYUNDAI ACCENT

12,988 2011

Stk #D17619

Stk #Z17188

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ER

RUNN BOAR ING 2011 DS MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Stk #D17647

19,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

JEEP CHEROKEE LTD

BC ONLY!

Stk #D17369

16,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #C17574A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010

KIA SOUL 4U

Stk #T17758

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ALLO SPOIL YS ER

5,888

$

2011

$

31,888

FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

CHEVROLET CRUZE LT

12,888

Stk #T17751

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

CHEVROLET MALIBU

2003

Stk #C17458A

13,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ACCIDEN T 2013 FREE! TOYOTA

17,988

$

Stk #D17145A

6,988

$

Stk #C17442A

$

2014

2010

FORD FOCUS SE HATCHBACK

CR-V

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,988

$

2012 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING

2012

REDUCED

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI

24,888

$

18,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Stk #X17529

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2014

MAZDA2

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

!

Booth, Alloy, Bluetooth.

Stk #T17865

19,988

18,988

2014

REDUCED

ER

FIAT 500 SPORT

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

22,888

LEATH

2014

HYUNDAI SONATA SE

Alloy’s, 3rd Row Seating, BC Only.

Stk #D17597

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 DODGE JOURNEY R/T Stk #V16973A

2014

MAZDA5 TOURING

Stk #D17779

17,888

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

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31,988

$

3.99%

19,988

$

FROM

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$

2008

th

20

RATES

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

5 TIME WINNER BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE

Stk #V17427

NISSAN PATHFINDER

R YEA

2014

18th

1

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

NISSAN TITAN SV

$

2013

17th

Voted

1

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

2012

2013

TOUCH SCREEN

Best City

of the

Alloy’s, Traction Control, BC Only and Accident Free.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

$

Voted

1

VICTORIA NEWS

R YEA

R YEA

2010

2014 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT Stk #D17004

16th

Voted

Best City

of the

2011

19,988

$

of the

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

SIENNA Stk #D17030

22,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008

PAD

SMART SH DLE IFTERS FORTWO PURE/PASSION Stk #S17568A1

5,888

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012

2007

FORD F150 XTR

FORD FOCUS ZX4 Stk #C17237B

4,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #V16918

28,988

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

B6 • Driveway

Cracking the curber code…

Friday, May 8, 2015 - BLACK

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$

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11,777*

$

24,777*

$

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29,777

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7,777*

$

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38,777*

$

XZ6692

GP3264C2

2006 Ford Expedition

16,777*

$

*

XZ6653A

GP0503A

XZ6667

2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD

*

$

2014 GMC Acadia SLE2

35,777*

$

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XZ6706

2013 Hyundai Veloster

17,777

$

*

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18,777*

$

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT

14,777*

$

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10

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA-Friday, May 8, 2015

Happy Mother’s Day White Particle Core Shelving Edge banded on one side

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29

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97

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BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA-Friday, May 8, 2015

Happy Mother’s Day Strawberries

Prime Rib Grilling Steaks

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On Sale

8

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49

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FRI

9 10 11 12 SUN MON TU

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Compliments

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On Sale

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