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Celebrating another aspect of RRU history Chancellor commissions Coast Salish totem pole Mike Davies News Gazette staff

There’s just something about the property at Royal Roads University. When you turn off Sooke Road in Colwood onto the well-maintained grounds of the school, you feel as though you’re somewhere special. Somewhere old. Somewhere sacred, maybe. With the school celebrating its 75th anniversary – 55 years as a military college and the last 20 as a full-fledged public university – chancellor Wayne Strandlund knew he needed to do something to help recognize that atmosphere and add to it. “I’ve always loved the property, its heritage and its history,” he says. “It’s just a wonderful institution for Victoria. The fact that I’m now the chancellor and the chair of the board of governors is just kind of a culmination of my relationship with it.” That connection began in 1963 when it was still a military college. It seemed to him that the 75th anniversary was a good time to try and do something special for the property and institution that he’s loved for so long.

Artist Tom Lafortune explains to Royal Roads University president Allan Cahoon, left, and chancellor Wayne Strandlund, how things are coming along with the 25-foot totem pole he’s carving for the school.

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Community support for Rebels on national signing day Excitement builds for summer season at Westhills Mike Davies News Gazette staff

The showroom at Saunders Subaru was full of red, white and black as junior football’s Westshore Rebels held their National

Signing Day event Monday. Canadian Junior Football League teams across the nation sign many members of their squads on June 1, after concluding spring training camps and players attend other camps to explore their options. “This guy’s the joker in our deck of cards,” said Rebels head coach J.C. Boice, his arm around freshlysigned running back/slot receiver Jordan Worth, a 2015 Belmont secondary grad.

“Do you know what that means? The joker is the card that will win or lose a hand. That’s you,” Boice told the young man. “Are you up for that?” he asked rhetorically. It’s clear Worth is, in fact, up for that, as are the rest of those who signed on Monday. Teams can sign as many players as they want, but must narrow their rosters down to 65 as of Sept. 15. Any signees cut from the squad after that date are free

to sign with other teams, but may not play until the following year based on national rules. The Rebels Cheer Team, now with Mini (aged six to nine) and Junior (aged 10 to 14) squads, added an energy to the showroom that rivals that of Subaru’s WRX rally cars. After the first wave of players inked their deals, coowner Dave Saunders, along with father Bob, announced that their family’s foundation was giving

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Beacon Hill relics passed along to cadets Artifacts held by last commanding officer of old-time Canadian warship presented to Langford cadet corps Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

The military is largely about tradition. So it was rather fitting last weekend that the 263 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Beacon Hill commanding officer accepted the commissioning pennant from Second World War-era frigate HMCS Beacon Hill, its Victoria-constructed namesake, from the son the last CO of the navy ship. Retired commander Rod Hughes presented the pennant, along with some other mementos from the ship collected in a wooden box, to Lt. Cynthia Lawless in a special ceremony Sunday during the corps’ annual ceremonial review at its hall in Langford. The pennant had been presented some years ago to retired rear admiral Bill Hughes – he passed away in 2013 – and son Rod felt it was fitting that the cadet corps receive this very special collection of naval artifacts. The gifting of the artifacts was special for Lawless, who got to know Bill Hughes a few years back through the longtime Canadian navy man’s work reviewing cadets, and his spearheading of a stained-glass window campaign for St. Paul’s Garrison Church in Esquimalt. “He was very generous and passionate about staying connected with the corps,” she says. Not only did he invite members of the corps for the dedication of the stained glass piece, Lawless says, Hughes made a significant financial contribution to the group for its annual top cadet award, which is given annually in his name. “It’s rather bittersweet. The reason why we’re getting the commissioning pennant is because he’s no longer with us. That’s what makes it a little more heartfelt and connected. It’s a circle of connected things and it’s wrapping all that up. A piece of him remains in the cadet hall.” The hall already has a number of artifacts from the Beacon Hill, which was in service from 1944

to 1957. They include a wooden battle board, the ship’s bell, a picture and a cast of the ship’s crest, and a few smaller items. The presentation from Rod Hughes was just one of a number of awards given on the day. Chief Petty Officer First Class Taylor Cartwright was the most decorated cadet, earning the Hughes/Beacon Hill award as top cadet for the year, the Lord Strathcona medal, plus the Division Music, leadership and best .22 rifle marksmanship awards. Not only that, she earned recognition for near perfect attendance. Other top individual award winners were: Petty Officer First Class Cam Welch, Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence; Petty Officer Second Class Erin Lawless, for the Navy League Medal of Excellence and Duke of Edinburgh bronze pin; Chief Petty Officer Second Class Brian Lawless, for the Duke of Edinburgh gold pin, and CPO2 Kershia Younger for the Sea Cadet Service Bars. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

(Above) Retired commander Rod Hughes presents a box full of memorabilia, including the commissioning pennant, from HMCS Beacon Hill to 263 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Beacon Hill commanding officer Lt. Cynthia Lawless at the corps’ year-end awards ceremony Sunday in Langford. Hughes’ father, the late Bill Hughes, was the warship’s final commanding officer.

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Chief Petty Officer Second Class Charles Walker, left, and CPO2 Brian Lawless fold up the Canadian flag after their sea cadet corps’ yearend awards ceremonies at the cadet hall in Langford on Sunday.

Graduating cadets Chief Petty Officer Second Class Emma Smith, left, and CPO2 Lauren Christensen were honoured for their service and time with the 263 Beacon Hill corps.

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Formerly foiled fountain finally flows forth ‘Iconic’ feature was missed by residents

people just sitting in the parking lot of the mall there watching it. It’s really a brilliant feature of the community; people ask us about it all the time at City Hall Mike Davies and we’re just thrilled to have News Gazette staff it back.” Langford’s director of engiThe fountain at the roundabout at Goldstream Avenue neering, Michelle Mahovlich, and Bryn Maur Road in Lang- said the cost of replacing the ford sprang to life last week after fountain was covered through being out of commission for an ICBC claim filed the morning after the accident. about six months. “Once we get everyAt the end of Novem“We’re thing all completed,” ber, a semi-truck driver she said, referring to rolled her rig over the super excited the landscaping and fountain after getting to have it flowers that will evenlost and finding herself tually surround the unable to complete a back up and fountain. “We’ll send full cycle of the round- running.” the bill to ICBC in one about, according to the claim. It won’t be costRCMP statement at the – Coun. Denise ing the taxpayer anytime. She was issued a Blackwell thing.” ticket for driving withIn March the city out consideration, but estimates the total also left a heck of a cost of replacing the fountain mess in her wake. “I think it’s become one of the would be in the range of $75,000 iconic features of the Langford to $100,000. The work was community, and we’re super completed ahead of schedule excited to have it back up and because of nice weather in the running,” said Coun. Denise region throughout February. “There was a bit of a holdup Blackwell. “My husband and I drive by it sometimes and see of some of the parts in customs

Navy ship to be named after late Colwood seaman A former Colwood resident has been given one of the Royal Canadian Navy’s highest honours. One of the three new Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships will be named for the late Max Bernays, a chief petty officer who served as coxswain on HMCS Assiniboine during the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War. HMCS Assiniboine sailed in and out of fog attempting to ram and sink an enemy German submarine during intense surface gun action in 1942. The Assiniboine wound up in flames, with both vessels firing high explosive shells at close range. CPO Bernays steered the ship, despite the bridge being engulfed in smoke and flames. He even ordered two junior sailors to clear, trapping himself in the blaze while he executed all helm orders as they manoeuvred for position against the U-boat. The Assiniboine eventually rammed and sank the enemy U-210 and CPO Bernays was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for his courage. Bernays died in 1974. alim@goldstream gazette.com

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The fountain at the roundabout on Goldstream Avenue at Bryn Maur Road has sprung to life once more. According to the City of Langford, the repairs will be covered by an ICBC claim. at the border,” Mahovlich said, “but it came together in just a couple of days once all the parts got here.” Watch for the gardeners to be going into the area soon to complete the beautification process. mdavies@goldstreamgazette.com

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“The minute that I turn onto this property, something changes,” Strandlund says solemnly. “I don’t know what it is about the place, but my mindset, my attitude, my health – it all changes. And what’s doing that? It’s the spirit of the property. And what better commemoration of that spirit than a totem pole? “We’re on heritage land here. It’s heritage land in many ways. Not only are we on the historic land of the Songhees band, the Esquimalt band and the Becher Bay band, but it’s also DND land … it’s also a national historic park. I think it deserves something special to recognize and celebrate all of that.” So he turned to local Coast Salish carver Tom LaFortune to produce a piece befitting both the land and institution. The artist scoured the property itself for the ideal fallen cedar. It was removed and placed down in the boat shed on the lagoon and LaFortune got to work on his vision. He designed the pole to represent both the land itself and the nature of the property’s use, he says. At the bottom of the pole will be a frog, which is traditionally a spirit guide and protector, LaFortune says. Above that will be a welcome figure, hands outstretched welcoming visitors to the land. Then comes a perched owl, representing knowledge and wisdom, like that which is

“I think finding the cedar here, and carving it here, and being here by the water is significant. It’s a spiritual process, so creating the environment that is appropriate and supportive of that is important to us.” – Royal Roads University president Allan Cahoon shared and encouraged on the grounds of the school. Three rings separate the owl and the eagle, which will be perched on top overseeing the land and people. Each ring represents 25 years of the school’s history. Once the basic form of all the figures are in place, LaFortune says, it will take roughly a month to six weeks to complete the 25-foot carving. “The wood came from the site, the carving is being done on the site, it will be erected at the top of the hill to welcome people to the site, and it is the first pole to be put up on the site,” says Royal Roads president Allan Cahoon. “I think finding the cedar here, and carving it here, and being here by the water is significant. It’s a spiritual process, so creating the environment that is appropriate and supportive of that is important to us,” he says, adding he thinks it’s important to the people of the area, as well. Strandlund hopes this is the first of many totem poles to go up on the property, “but that’s up to

the president and the university, and everyone else charged with caring for this place. You can’t just come in and start dropping totem poles all over the place,” he says, laughing, looking over at Cahoon. “I’ll do my best to encourage it, though.” “But what are we here?” Strandlund asks, rhetorically. “We’re stewards. And there are many stewards. I’m just one steward. The band’s a steward, the DND is a steward, Colwood is a steward,” he says, noting it’s up to all of them together to take care of the land. Another reason LaFortune is carving the pole on site is so the public can watch it take shape, he says. He welcomes visitors to swing by the shed anytime to see his work. Just stay on University Drive when you enter the property off Sooke Road and follow it right down to the water. Watch for an announcement in the next month or so for when the totem pole will be installed at its permanent location on the property and begin officially welcoming visitors to the land. mdavies@goldstreamgazette.com

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Reconciliation we can all do After six years, countless tears and thousands of emotional accountings of residential school experiences, the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission report came down this week. Rather than making broad-based, sweeping recommendations that are more a state of mind, the report makes nearly 100 specific action points aimed at such things as helping aboriginal people recapture their culture, educating the general population about the country’s aboriginal heritage, and creating government policies and programs designed to enhance our understanding of the importance of that heritage and the distinctiveness of Canada’s aboriginal people. The phrase “cultural genocide” was used to describe the systematic removal of aboriginal children from their homes and families and the residential school system’s abhorrent strategy of “taking the Indian out of the child.” It was an attempt to sever the cultural connection that saw aboriginal elders and heads of families pass on their language and other traditional heritage to younger generations. In the 1960s, leaders in Quebec sought to have their province’s “distinct society” – its majority French-speaking population, unique culture and civil law tradition – officially recognized by the government of Canada. Two attempts to entrench such uniqueness in the Constitution, the Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords, failed, as have subsequent referendums on separation. Nonetheless, Quebec and its uniqueness in this country are today recognized as an integral part of Canada’s heritage and cultural makeup. The same recognition must be afforded Canada’s First Nations. Fortunately, work has begun, little by little, to acknowledge aboriginal distinctiveness in Canadian life. We see it on the West Shore, where schools have offered aboriginal education initiatives for some time. The student population at Shoreline middle school, for example, contains a significant number of young people from the Songhees and Esquimalt nations. As such, their unique culture and heritage is acknowledged frequently and celebrated with the entire school on a regular basis. Righting past wrongs will take more than simply throwing money at the problem of residual anger and shame over residential school abuses. It will take further inclusionary practices and action by individuals just as much as by governments. Rather than asking, “What does this have to do with me?” or stating, “It wasn’t my ancestors who did that,” we all need to ask ourselves, “What can I do personally to change the way I feel about and interact with aboriginal people in my community?” It starts with systemically re-imagining the relationship between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people on a personal, individual level. It’s about treating all people as fellow human beings, free of judgment, with respect and compassion. It’s something we can all do, regardless of what government policies may be enacted in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s work. The News Gazette 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 does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Another perspective on trapping Re: More than meets the eye with wildlife traps (Gazette, May 27) I read with some interest your article about wildlife traps. I would like to provide you with further information and another perspective on the concerns expressed by Ms. Burton. The property she refers to is one large shared area of multifamily rental housing (townhouses and apartments) in a large park-like natural setting. In addition to people and their pets, it is home several species of birds, squirrels and raccoons etc. Despite being asked by the property managers not to feed the wildlife, some residents continue to do so. This has resulted in increasing numbers of raccoons and squirrels who have become bold and exhibit intimidating behaviours. Some of these animals need to be trapped and relocated if possible and people need to stop feeding them so they can rely on the bounty of nature available to The Goldstream News Gazette welcomes your opinions and comments. Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the Gazette. Please keep letters to less than 300 words. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and

View Royal resident Kathleen Burton found these box traps in her neighbourhood last month, along with a note from another concerned citizen. Photo contributed

them in the water and on the land here. Raccoons can be vicious when they or their offspring feel threatened. This should be a concern to the residents when these animals travel in groups close to or onto patios. We are fortunate to be allowed to have pets on this property but all cats and dogs are required to be on

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leash when outdoors. If the pet owners follow the rules they shouldn’t need to worry about pets being caught in the traps. I am more concerned that if we don’t reduce the population someone will be attacked, especially a child or senior or even pets on leashes. Myrna Frizell View Royal ■ Email: editor@ goldstreamgazette.com ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Goldstream News Gazette, 205-774 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C., V9B 2X3 ■ Fax: 250-478-6545 Comments can also be made via Facebook (search Goldstream News Gazette) and Twitter at www.twitter. com/goldstreamnews.

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Public sees through corporate speak Events in Canada over the past month or so have shown not only that change is possible, but that people won’t stand for having corporate interests put before their own. When plummeting oil prices late last year threw Alberta into financial crisis, people rightly asked, “Where’s the money?” They could see that an oil producer like Norway was able to weather the price drop thanks to forward planning, higher costs to industry to exploit resources and an oil fund worth close to $1 trillion. Leading up to the election, the government that ran Alberta for 44 years refused to consider raising industry taxes or reviewing royalty rates, instead offering a budget with new taxes, fees and levies for citizens, along with service cuts. The people of Alberta then did what was once thought impossible: they gave the NDP a strong majority. Almost half the NDP members elected were women, giving Alberta the highest percentage of women ever in a Canadian provincial or federal government. On the other side of the country, voters in Prince Edward Island followed B.C. provincially and Canada federally and elected their first Green Party member, as well as Canada’s second openly gay premier. Remember, homosexuality was illegal in Canada until 1969. In my home province of B.C., after a long struggle by elders and families of the Tahltan Klabona Keepers, the B.C. government bought 61 coal licences from Fortune Minerals and Posco Canada in the Klappan and Sacred Headwaters, putting a halt to controversial development in an ecologically and culturally significant area that is home to the Tahltan people and forms the headwaters of the Skeena, Stikine and Nass rivers. The Tahltan people and the province have agreed to work on a long-term management plan for the area.

David Suzuki with Ian Hanington On the same night as Alberta’s election, people of the Lax Kw’alaams band of the Tsimshian First Nation met to consider an offer by Malaysian state-owned energy company Petronas of $1 billion over 40 years to build a liquefied natural gas export terminal on Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, at the other end of the Skeena River, an estuary that provides crucial habitat for salmon and other life. The 181 people attending unanimously opposed the offer. Two nights later in Prince Rupert, band members also stood unanimously against

the proposal. On a broader scale, change is occurring around the serious threat of climate change. Even well-known deniers, including U.S. oil billionaire Charles Koch, now admit climate change is real and caused in part by CO2 emissions. But they argue it isn’t and won’t be dangerous, so we shouldn’t worry. Most people are smart enough to see through their constantly changing, antiscience, pro-fossil-fuel propaganda, though, and are demanding government and industry action. We’re also seeing significant changes in the corporate sector. The movement to divest from fossil fuels is growing quickly, and businesses are increasingly integrating positive environmental performance into their operations. Funds that have divested from fossil fuels have outperformed those

that haven’t, a trend expected to continue. We can’t expect miracles from Alberta’s new government, which has its work cut out. After all, it would be difficult to govern Alberta from an anti-oil position, and the fossil fuel industry is known for working to get its way. Although NDP leader Rachel Notley has spoken against the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, she isn’t opposed to all pipeline and oilsands development, and she’s called for refinery construction in Alberta. But she’s promised to phase out coal-fired power, increase transit investment, implement energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies, and bring in stronger environmental standards, monitoring and enforcement. I’ve often said things are impossible only until they aren’t anymore. The past few weeks show how people have the power to bring about change.

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For her part, team president Elise Pastro said she’s thrilled with the way the team has become integrated within the community. They’re not just a sports franchise who happen to play games here, she said, they’re trying to be part of the fabric of the West Shore. “We’re not trying to build great football players here, we’re trying to build great young men,” she said. “We want them to be able to soar in whatever they go on

Running back/slot receiver Jordan Worth signs his commitment paperwork alongside Westshore Rebels head coach J.C. Boyce and team president Elise Pastro on National Signing Day, held June 1 at Saunders Subaru in Colwood. Worth is one of a number of West Shore-raised players expected to suit up with the Rebels this season.

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Local gymnasts post top scores at Island Championships in Langford plines, but was narMembers of the rowly edged for allLion’s Pride Gymaround gold by the nastics Club in Nanaimo athlete on Langford were all total points, 36.325 in the medal hunt to 36.250. either in individIles captured gold ual events or for on the vault (9.7 the all-around title out of 10) and tied in Junior Olympic for first on beam level 5 competi(9.275), while taking tion at the recent second in floor exerVancouver Island cise (9.2). Her bars Gymnastics Chamscore of 8.075 was pionships at their Hannah Iles sixth-best and made home gym. Lion’s Pride top overall fin- the difference, as Harrison, 9, isher Hannah Iles, 10, bettered scored 8.775, good for second eventual champion Avery Har- place. Anika Stephens, whose floor rison in three of the four disci-

ing point total with three goals, giving him 16 for the season and 36 points. McLean Chiquen added two goals and five assists. Matt Hamilton, Ryan Lewis (with his team-leading 18th and 19th goals), Cole Pickup, Jake Cullen and Dallas Wade each scored twice in the win. Saturday saw the locals overcome an early deficit to beat the New Westminster Salmonbellies 12-9 at The Q Centre. The Shamrocks fell behind 3-0 after just three minutes, but rode a

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Junior ’Rocks out to continue win streak The Victoria Shamrocks juniors look to make it three straight B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League wins when they hit the road tomorrow to play the Islanders in Delta. The Shamrocks (8-3-0) return home to host the Nanaimo Timbermen next Tuesday at The Q Centre (8 p.m. faceoff). Last Sunday’s road game saw Victoria outscore the Lakers 7-1 in the third period in Burnaby en route to a 16-9 win. Max Fredrickson added to his team-lead-

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Q: SHOULD I GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE? There are advantages and disadvantages to getting a mortgage pre-approval, and it’s important for buyers to know a few of each before pursuing this option. The benefits are that preapprovals can accurately measure your qualifications and find out how much you can afford to borrow, they guarantee rates for a specific period of time, and they’re free, no-obligation arrangements between you and a lender. Pre-approvals, however, only provide a rate guarantee, not a guarantee that you will be approved for a loan on a specific property, or even for a specific amount. Because appraisals of property aren’t done at the pre-approval stage, and appraisals are mandatory for securing a mortgage, there’s a possibility that you could be pre-approved but unable to get the actual mortgage once you find a property you want to buy. It’s also important to note that if your credit situation changes between the preapproval and your purchase, your pre-approval could be voided. If you miss a credit card payment or even change jobs, your pre-approval could be immediately worthless.

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COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

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

BUYER’S TIP | Be ready to pull the trigger on your purchase, or you might not get the chance

Realtors have information at their fingertips Victoria sales in May up 26.8% from the same month the previous year Dan Ebenal News Staff

Greater Victoria’s scorching real estate market is putting an even greater emphasis on potential buyers being ready to close the deal. The Victoria Real Estate Board reports a total of 905 properties were sold across the region this May, a 26.8 per cent increase over the 714 properties sold in May 2014. “May was another great month for local real estate. It’s been a very active month for sales and listings, and we continue to see consumer confidence in our market as people continue to purchase properties,” said Victoria Real Estate Board president Guy Crozier. “We’ve not seen this many sales in May since 2007 when we saw 963 properties sell in the month.” Oak Bay realtor Cassie Kangas said the potential for a quick sale is yet another reason for buyers to be pre-approved and ready to close the deal. “Knowing the house you’re looking at may have an offer the first day, you need to have everything ready. Could be the difference between getting it or not,” said the realtor with DFH Real Estate. Kangas points to a house that had come on the market on a Saturday morning. She took her clients to see it that same afternoon. “We were in the house when the realtor phoned me to say ‘My clients are on their way to the office, there’s already two offers,” she recalled. “We hadn’t even looked in the basement yet. You have to be prepared, because if you’re not you’re not going to get it.” Having financing in place is just one of the areas where realtors can assist their clients in buying or selling their home. “The big thing is that every house is different, and there is information you need when selling your house.” Kangas said she regularly needs to come up with information on items such as building permits, zoning and bylaw information. “We need to have so much information. People who try to sell their houses by themselves don’t

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Cassie Kangas looks over the lot plans for a home. Realtors can help identify potential complications in the sale and purchase of a home. understand the questions that are going to come up so they don’t have all that information at their fingertips all the time, and they don’t know where to get it,” said Kangas. She said permits can be a major issue that can have serious ramifications on the sale of a house. “People do work without permits or they just don’t know what kind of permits are required,” she said. “If someone does come and inspect your house for some reason and they realize you have done all this work incorrectly, they can make you take it out.” She said checking for possible oil tanks on a property is another issue that should be investigated before a sale, along with going over strata

documentation. Kangas advises going over a strata’s rules, bylaws, 24 months of minutes as well as any depreciation reports. “There could be an assessment coming the next year for $60,000 and you’re on the hook for it. You have to read that stuff,” she said. Kangas said it’s important for realtors to have good relationships with local governments as well as those in the banking and legal fields in order to address any issues that may arise. “There’s stuff that buyers have no idea they should be asking and there’s stuff that sellers have no idea they should be disclosing. We’re here to know all that.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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2225 Amelia Ave, $575,000 MLS 346910, Saturday 12-2:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Blake Moreau, 250-881-0423

102-951 Goldstream Avenue, $329,900 MLS 351631, Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty 2108 James White, $469,900 Paul Holland, 250-477-5353 3117 Esson Road, $425,000 MLS 351071, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun MLS 350506, Saturday 2-4 939 Whisperwind Place, Karen Scott, 250-744-3301 Fair Realty $699,900 Sukhmeet Grewal, 250-704-9794 9574 Glenelg Ave, $799,000 MLS 345919, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital MLS 351912, Sunday 2-4 3912 Carey Road, From Realty Jonesco Real Estate Inc. $249,900 Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422 Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, Saturday - Monday 1-5 250-655-7653 Macdonald Realty 3407 Ambrosia Cres., Sheila Aujla & Sophak Sim, $459,900 8997 Lochside Drive 250-744-4441 Daily 12-4 MLS 348210, Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. RE/MAX Camosun SAANICH Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

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11305 Ravenscroft Place MLS 351347, Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Chace Whitson, 250-818-9338

1166-2600 Ferguson Rd, $304,900 454 Ker Avenue, $445,000 MLS 349040, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Ron Phillips, 250-655-0608 Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422 7182 West Saanich Road., 41 Lurline Avenue, From $365,000 $519,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4, MLS 351505, Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Sutton Group West Coast Realty Coast Capital Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134 Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

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3156 Kettle Creek Cres., $359,000 MLS 351698, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989

3419 Fleetwood Court, $529,900 Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 3518 Luxton Road, $399,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003 593 Latoria Road, From $299,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124 6-630 Brookside Road, $509,900 MLS 346474, Saturday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301 105-990 Rattanwood Place, From $319,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333

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