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Morris Minor mystery Langford residents Mike Nyeste, left, and Trevere LeFeuvre stand beside their 1956 and 1965 Morris Minor convertibles at the Langford Car Show on Goldstream Avenue. Nyeste’s vehicle is the car he passed his license test on more than 30 years ago. He sold the car shortly after that, but found it for sale on UsedVictoria.com a few years back. Since repurchasing it he has continued to restore and improve the British car. See story, page A5.

Prohibition continues for Langford market Council decision keeps spirit sampling on shelf Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

If you are a regular visitor to farmers’ markets across the

region, you have probably noticed the presence of local wineries, breweries and spirit makers. But if you are a regular at the Goldstream Station Market in Langford, you may have noticed their absence. Last year a new batch of provincial liquor policy changes took effect, allowing beer, wine, cider and spirits to be sampled and

sold alongside other local products at farmers’ markets across B.C. While heavily regulated by both the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch and the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets, many markets have embraced this new crop of vendors. A representative of the Luxton Station Market Society stood before Langford council at Mon-

consumption of alcohol in public parks. Society vice-president Ingelise Pollock reiterated to councillors that items such as wine would be purchased for off-site consumption and would not be tapped into at the market. PLEASE SEE: Motion, Page A8

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Chili cook off supporting charity Stolen spuds a head scratcher Still time to register a team for the competition

A team representing Bridgeman Plumbing competed at last year’s Chili Cook Off with an outhouseinspired booth. Teams go all out to capture the popular vote for the people’s choice award.

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Get out of your kitchen and share your chili creation with the rest of the West Shore in a cook-off challenge that is sure to have everyone’s taste buds fired up. The 11th annual Chili Cook Off, held on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Millstream Village in Langford is still looking for teams to join in the fun. Organized by the West Shore Rotary Club, the event will raise money to support a school in Uganda and help West Shore RCMP purchase a new community policing van. “All the money goes to charity,” said event organizer Dale Simon. “It’s a lot of fun and a lot of chili.” She encourages teams to sign up by the end of this week so they can be entered in the competition, which she said is bound to be competitive. Thirteen teams have already registered and include a number of local restaurants, businesses and a team from the RCMP. One returning competitor

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told Simon, “I’ll be in it until I die.” She laughed, adding, “They definitely like to compete with each other.” While this is a familyfriendly event, it just might be the only competition where contestants are encouraged to “bribe” the judges and are even provided with official bribe envelopes. Their contributions will then be rated on a scale from one to five and added to their overall score. Teams will also be rated on their presentation, not just on the dish, but on how they have decorated their booths, costumes, showmanship and any extras they bring to the table. Most importantly the chili will be judged on aroma, con-

sistency, colour, taste and the aftertaste. Following the judging and mass amounts of chili being consumed, judges will compare notes to choose the first-, second- and thirdplace teams. The most popular team will also be awarded with a trophy for people’s choice award. Simon noted that booth spaces are based on a firstcome, first-serve basis, so teams should get there early, as many of them already have an ideal location in mind. For those who either can’t cook or don’t want to try their hand in the competition, there is still lots of chili to be tasted at the competition. Members of the public can purchase a voting card

for $7 that will allow them to sample all of the different dishes, after which they can vote on their favourite. The voting cards also include a hot dog option for children who may not have developed a taste for spicy foods just yet, Simon said. Besides the cookoff, the event will feature a silent auction, plus a bouncy castle, face painting and a petting zoo put on by the SPCA for the kids. So there’s something for every member of the family. For more information or to register your team email Dale Simon at thesimons@shaw.ca or call 250-818-9776. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

Highlands revitalizing popular park Mayor looking forward to public input on finishing the project Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

Federal funds are about to breathe life back into an aging playground, to the tune of $30,000. “We’re just happy we got the grant,” said Highlands Mayor Ken Williams. Back in 2013, the District began upgrading the children’s play area in Twinflower Park, near the intersection of Millstream and Caleb Pike roads. Work consisted of building retaining walls to contain new engineered wood chips and

retrofitting the existing play equipment. New concrete pads with two new concrete picnic tables were also installed. The District has funding set aside to replace the aging wooden play structure, but has yet to take on that project, said WIlliams. He said with this grant money the project budget has effectively doubled, opening a range of opportunities that didn’t exist before. “It’s going to be excellent and it’s going to be a lot of fun for the kids.” Williams added that parents had been asking for this upgrade for awhile and will be quite happy about the news, although no plans have been finalized. District staff will start the process by getting quotes and preparing a report for council, who will then decide which

committees to involve and what the next steps will be. Funding for the project cannot be applied until April of next year, so the District has lots of time to plan for the project. Williams is just excited to get the project started and get the public involved in providing feedback on how to finish the park. “It’s basically going to be all new things for the kids.” The grant money was received from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. That program will invest $150 million over two years into existing community projects across the country as part of a celebration of Canada’s 150 birthday in 2017. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

Vegetable bandits strike at community teaching garden at Colwood school Kendra Wong Black Press

A community garden on the West Shore that donates food to families in need in Victoria had 50 pounds of potatoes stolen last week. The teaching garden, located at the Westshore Centre for Learning and Training on Sooke Road, is a project that began eight years ago between the Victoria YMCA and School District 61. Students grow zucchini, squash, potatoes, tomatoes, coloured beans, salad mixes, carrots, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries, along with a variety of herbs. Throughout the summer, the YMCA harvests the produce once a week and donates several pounds each to the Kiwanis House, Camp Thunderbird and the Pandora Youth Apartments, a housing program for youth. But on Aug. 10, harvesters discovered a theft had occurred. “I came back from holidays and it turned out an entire row of potatoes from our garden had gone missing, and when I say a whole row, I mean 50 pounds of potatoes in a 24-hour period,” said Krista Lavoie, teaching garden co-ordinator at the YMCA. Some dried onions and peppers were also taken. According to Lavoie, each week they pre-plan weekly harvests to determine exactly what needs to be harvested and how much can be donated. “(Potatoes) are a really good staple, especially for Camp Thunderbird who are doing huge quantities of food for the hundreds of kids they have,” she said. “All the food has been accounted for and it’s all being used and it really changes what we can offer these families when it just disappears.” She has since filed an incident report with the West Shore RCMP. “We will investigate any criminal act or alleged criminal act that is reported. We’ll look at all avenues of investigation,” said Const. Alex Bérubé with the West Shore RCMP. He added that they haven’t had many cases of thefts from community gardens. Lavoie has also put up signs notifying people of where the food goes and said they will consider installing a motion sensor camera in the fall. “(We’d like to know), are these people who need food taking food, or it is people who are misinformed who think the garden is just a space for anybody?” she said. “If somebody walks through and they pick an apple, I think that’s fabulous. It’s when you actually sneak and take it in large quantities, that’s when it becomes unfair.” kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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British vehicle restorations were family labours of love Car owners reflect on their projects Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Last Sunday was almost like Father’s Day for two Langford men whose love of cars was on display on Goldstream Avenue. Mike Nyeste and Trevere LeFeuvre, both of whom own restored vintage Morris Minor convertibles, worked on their vehicles with their dads, each of whom has since passed on. With the two shiny little cars sitting side by side at the Langford Car Show, Nyeste told an amazing story of how he actually bought his 1956 Morris at age 15 and fixed it up with the help of his dad, Ernie. The plan was to use it to take his driver’s test, which he did. “I got my license in this car and then sold it a short time later,” said the Belmont secondary alumnus. Nyeste never dreamed that it would take 31 years for him to find the orange car again and repurchase it. “I saw it on UsedVictoria. It was in Esquimalt and the guy had owned it for about 25 years.”

That was a few years back and he’s since done more improvements on it, like new brakes and suspension, to make it a reliable everyday driver. “I take it off the road for a couple months in the winter to work on it,” he said.

“I promised him I would finish it.” – Trevere LeFeuvre, of working on his Morris Minor project with his father LeFeuvre, whose “retirement” job involves training bus drivers to operate Alexander Dennis double deckers, bought his 1965 Morris back in 2003 as a “total wreck” and had it delivered to his home on a flatbed truck. He undertook its restoration as a “father-son project” as a way to connect with his elderly dad, Ted, who guided him on the project. Mechanical work included swapping out the original generator/hand crank for an alternator to charge the car’s electrical system, and changing it to front-disc brakes from drums. Working in the wee hours of the morning in his garage with the door open, LeFeuvre painted his convertible its striking light

blue colour. Unfortunately, he said, “(Ted) passed on a week after we were done with the painting (in 2007) and he didn’t see the car fully finished. I promised him that I would finish it.” All told, LeFeuvre figures he’s got about $6,500 into the car, not including his own time, of course. “It’s a labour of love,” he said. LeFeuvre and Nyeste appreciated the comments and looks from attendees at the Langford show, despite the fact their cars sat amidst dozens of American muscle cars. They noted that Morris was one of the brands produced by British Motors Corporation, or BMC, along with Austin, Austin-Healey, MG, Riley, Wolseley, and as such they’re welcome to take part in local British car shows. Nyeste flashed a big grin when asked how special it is that he reconnected with his first car. “It’s priceless,” he said. Aware that his wife has given him the time to work on the car in recent years, he said, the couple are looking for a project for him to work on for her. Glancing in the direction of a Chevy just down the street, he said, “She’s partial to older Chevelles.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Motion to find out more on liquor sampling rejected 2-1 Continued from Page A1

The only consumption would be sampling, which is regulated for the amount given and requires tasters to consume samples within the confines of the vendor’s allotted space. Pollock noted that vendors would check ID and adhere to strict liquor laws. Coun. Matt Sahlstrom wondered if sampling was different than consumption under the Liquor Act, although no one in attendance seemed to know the answer. “I think it’s a great idea,” he said. “We have to do some housekeeping on it,” said acting mayor, Coun. Lillian Szpak. “I think we need to tidy up our bylaw.” City staff members on hand confirmed bylaws could be amended to allow for sampling at the market and suggested bringing forward a recommendation to council if they chose

to pursue it further. “I have a problem, because Veterans Park was originally developed for families and for veterans,” said Coun. Lanny Seaton. “Our bylaw says you are not to have alcohol in a public park.” He said he would not have a problem with market vendors offering alcohol samples if they did so on the Masonic Hall property across from the park. The society is looking into that option, which would cost about $300 in rent, Pollock said. Szpak reminded council that they were the ones who asked the society to move the market to the park in the first place, believing it to be a more suitable location. She also pointed out that there has been a beer garden in the park in past. “I think the points that are being made are very good and very valid,” she said, reiterating that council wanted to remain respectful to the legacy of vet-

erans and the park. She voiced support for the motion put forward by Sahlstrom, to ask staff to look into the matter further and bring back a recommendation. With Mayor Stew Young, and councillors Denise Blackwell and Roger Wade absent, the motion was defeated 2-1, with Seaton and Coun. Winnie Sifert voting against and Sahlstrom in favour. After the meeting, Pollock expressed her frustration with council’s decision, adding that she didn’t understand how sampling a locally grown and made product was disrespectful to veterans. “It’s just another form of a farm product,” she said. “It’s all just processing.” She said the market wanted to stay at its current location because of its family friendly ambience. “It’s a very pleasant atmosphere and we’d like it to remain that way.” katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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The first, costing an estimated $51,000, will consist of a paved sidewalk/bike lane, paved road edge to the first row of stalls, drainage, two lights and parking lot landscaping. Phase two will complete the entire parking area with paving, painting, landscaping and decorative lighting, at an additional cost of $84,000. This phase also includes some upgrades to Danbrook Park. An additional contingency fund was added to those costs to bring the estimated project total cost to $150,000. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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Sampling request falls on deaf ears On Monday the operators of the Goldstream Station Market pleaded their case once again for the City of Langford to consider allowing vendors of wine, beer and spirits to offer small samples to market patrons. Provincial liquor laws, changed last year, loosened up to allow for such marketing strategies, although strict guidelines remain in place to prevent overconsumption. Rules limit the size of samples to a half ounce, and patrons may not drink those samples away from the front of the vendor’s booth. It seems the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch has thought this through and considered all the potential negative outcomes, such as drinking and driving, before changing the rules. The Luxton Station Market Society was turned down again, despite giving compelling reasons as to why such a change could work to broaden the market’s offerings and provide a better service to people in the community. An argument was made that the park was designed for families and veterans, and that current bylaws state that drinking in public parks is not allowed. Both are correct. But people don’t attend markets to get a buzz on, they go to experience, among other things, the best in locally grown and produced products. These are very small samples that wouldn’t budge the needle on the breathalyzer. Many markets around the region are not held in parks and may not be subject to drinking in parks bylaws. But if there are bad experiences to draw on from those that do take place in parks and allow sampling to be done, we haven’t heard about them. Council was not being asked to change the rule Monday, they were only requested to allow city staff to do more research on the matter and come back with a recommendation one way or the other. With only four councillors in attendance –Lillian Szpak sat as acting mayor – one option might have been to table the request until a full contingent of councillors was on hand. This market has been a tremendous success and a boon to Langford, and we hope this latest setback doesn’t spell the end of their asking for something the province says is OK. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream 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 or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Old folks and pets a breed apart Davidson T-shirt? I knew some explaining would be Even lounging in his camp chair required when a colleague caught this old biker looks me surfing the Internet for dangerous. information about tutuOut of left field prances wearing canines. this beady-eyed, butt-ugly Old folks and their pets, excuse for a dog, some eh? We are a breed apart. kind of pug-Shih Tzu cross From the get go, let wearing a denim tutu and me assure you I am not matching collar. looking for a tutu for This aberration leaps Carmello, my three kilo onto the ample stomach Mexican rescue dog – part of said retired biker and Chihuahua, part terrier, begins licking his face. part vagabond. This alpha Brian Kieran The X-biker’s partner, beach bum would not Guest column wearing a matching denim stand for it. Anyways, outfit – I’m not making they don’t make tutus this up – is goo-gooing that small. baby talk to encourage this sad No, the real reason I was degradation of an elder human and searching the web was to gain an innocent, albeit ugly, canine. some psychological insight into Carmello, who would normally the mindset of a senior dog owner be barking like crazy, is transfixed. who would subject his mutt to that I turn his head away and whisper: degree of humiliation. “May God strike me dead if I ever This cautionary tale starts a do that to you.” The old dude looks month ago. We were RVing in at me and wordlessly promises a the Okanagan, camped beside a beating with a tire iron if I so much monster motor home from the as blink in his direction. States. Now, I know some latitude needs Our neighbour is a retired dude to be applied when it comes to of considerable stature and girth, seniors and their pets. I’ve read the sporting an epic mustache. He research: 95 per cent of us talk to looks like the kind of bad boy who, our pets, no harm, no foul; 82 per in his younger days, might have cent of us report that our pets pick run the local chapter of Satan’s us up when we feel sad; 71 per cent Avengers out of Dudley’s Saloon say pets help ease our physical in Deadwood, South Dakota. Did pains; 65 per cent believe physically I mention he is wearing a Harley

touching their pets reassures them that they are not alone; and, 57 per cent admit that they confide in their pets, telling them secrets they don’t even share with humans. That said, dressing Missy up in a denim tutu is just plain wrong. Well, what goes around comes around. The other day Carmello and I were at the park, just chilling on a bench watching the ocean go by. The poor little tyke suffers from allergies that itch terribly. He was cradled in my arms on his back and I was gently scratching his tummy … a perfectly acceptable human/dog interaction as far as I’m concerned. I may have been whispering a few words of canine encouragement in one of his rather large bat-like ears, the kind of positive reinforcement any vet would endorse. And, he may have lifted his head and stuck his tongue lovingly up my nose, hardly something I had any control over. A young woman was passing by with her Boxer in tow and I caught her staring in disbelief at this innocent and entirely explainable scene. As she pulled her pet away I swear she whispered: “May God strike me dead if …” Well, at least he’s not wearing a denim tutu, I muttered to her back as she fled down the path. Brian Kieran is a journalist and communications specialist.

‘Dressing Missy up in a denim tutu is just plain wrong.’

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Friday, August 21, 2015 - GOLDSTREAM

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High school plan in place for student moves After two years of construction, nearly 1,200 Belmont students and 800 Royal Bay students will walk through the doors of their two new schools on Tuesday, Sept. 8. “We know students and the community are as excited as we are to open and celebrate these brand new schools,” says Wendy Hobbs, SD62 board chair. “We have been working very hard and as promised, both Belmont and Royal Bay will welcome students come Sept. 8.” As with all new builds, students may see construction crews around the schools as they work on the finishing touches and complete last minute changes. “We want to assure families that student learning and educational programs will not be disrupted by any continuing work,” says Jim Cambridge, SD62 Superintendent.” In an effort to reduce wait times and due to the amount of second-

The new Belmont secondary is expected to open on Sept. 8, although construction work on the site won’t be completed until November. Rick Stiebel/ News Gazette staff

ary students in both Royal Bay and Belmont, SD62 has decided to stagger timetable pick-up, changes and new registration dates according to school. In order to minimize disruption to crews and staff at both schools, the old Belmont will be used for new registrations and timetable changes. The schedule for the timetable and new registration weeks are as follows:

Belmont Students Date: Aug. 25 to 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Old Belmont secondary school (3067 Jacklin Rd.)

Royal Bay Students Date: Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 only) Location: Old Belmont secondary school (3067 Jacklin Rd.)

Public Tours & Open House Events The SD62 Board of Education is currently planning large community events for both new schools that will take place in late October or early November. In order to allow enough time for students and staff to settle into the new schools, school tours will not be available for parents, family and other community mem-

bers until the open house events take place. Parents and students are encouraged to check out photos, timelines and more information about the building of Belmont and Royal Bay secondary schools by visiting the SD62 New Schools website.

What’s ready and what’s not at Belmont? The majority of learning spaces will be ready to go once students walk through the doors at Belmont, such as all academic and adapted learning classrooms, the Aboriginal Education Gathering Place and all three gyms. A few more technical areas still need finishing. They are (with temporary classroom) Auto Shop (A136), Wood Shop (B102), Art Room (A101), Band Room (A111), Choral Room (A111), Drama Space (A109), Dance Studio (A130), Lecture Theatre (N/A) and Back Field (to be determined).

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Kindergarten an exciting, challenging time For many children starting important to everybody. We try Kindergarten, doing so is a sign to do our best to make people they are growing up and moving feel welcome.” It’s clear that every child develinto the next stage of their young ops academic skills at their own lives. rate. So rather than This time can bring expecting children a lot of emotions to the to enter Kindergarsurface, both for chilten with rudimentary dren and parents. reading and writing “It’s exciting, it’s skills, teachers look stressful, it’s great more initially for their for everybody,” says level of independence Sue Ottenbreit, a Kinaround the basics, dergarten teacher in Ottenbreit says, such Greater Victoria for as the ability to learn the past eight years. “I things like where to think the big piece is Sue Ottenbreit hang their coats and it’s exciting to see the put their shoes. growth happening.” “That willingness to learn to be While moving into the structured routine of full-day Kinder- independent is huge, it leads to garten can be a huge step for confidence. (It’s) things like the kids and parents, she says, “with ability to listen, to truly be able (child) number two or three, it to hear what somebody else is becomes a little less intimidat- saying – not just the teacher, but ing. Parents want to know that the other students in the class.” Ensuring your child is ready their kids are going to succeed, and those first days are pretty to face the rigors of Kindergar-

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Simple routine tasks such as learning where to put your coat and lunchkit are part of the learning curve in kindergarten, says veteran local teacher Sue Ottenbreit. ten is a process parents can start as soon as they begin exposing them to everyday life. By giving them opportunities to explore the world and themselves, parents can help make entering

a structured classroom situation with more than 20 girls and boys around their age not such a shock to their system. “What I would say to parents is help the children encounter peo-

ple in different situations,” Ottenbreit says, noting that preschool and daycare usually have a ratio of one adult for every 10 children. As for a teacher’s expectations, especially early on, they’re usually limited to the children getting to school on time, getting settled in fairly quickly and ready to learn, she says. “We give lots of time at the beginning for people to move into a new routine. That’s the one thing about Kindergarten, we see kids coming from different places and with different abilities and experiences. Parents need to know their kids are going to be tired, a little bit crabby, more hungry. At about week three, there will be the meltdown and the tired days and those kinds of things.” While some of those scenarios might be tricky to manage, especially for busy parents, it’s all part of the change that comes with personal growth.

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Youngsters learn about creatures great and small Dan Ebenal News Staff

The Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is helping kids go wild about learning. The sanctuary offers both on-site and in-school programs, with classes ranging from 60 to 90 minutes depending on the grade. “All of our school programs have set goals, and are linked to the Integrated Resource Package for the appropriate grade,” said Kathleen Burton, executive director at the sanctuary. In-school programs are designed for students in the Greater Victoria, Saanich and Sooke school districts and surrounding independent schools and held in local classrooms during the school year. The in-school programs are also available at Swan Lake, where a host of on-site programs are also available. The nature sanctuary even offers programs for preschool children. “The preschool programs are a

Tristian England, 6, takes a look at the snail exhibit during the recent Animal Grossology program at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. The centre serves all three local school districts. Jacob Zinn/Black Press

fun and engaging way for young children to begin forming connections between themselves and the natural world,” said Burton. “Through play and interactive activities, little ones get the chance to get up close and personal with the mysterious and wonderful creatures found in our very own Victoria backyards.” A small sample of the programs available at Swan Lake include

Daring Ducks, for kindergarten and Grade 1, which explores the adaptations that help ducks live on the lake. Frog Fables and Turtle Tales gives kids from kindergarten to Grade 3 a close look at the reptiles and amphibians that live in the sanctuary’s nature house as well as in the neighbourhoods around us. Wetland Discovery helps chil-

dren in Grade 3 to 5 gain an understanding of wetland environments through hands-on examination of the plants, aquatic invertebrates, birds, reptiles and mammals that make Swan Lake their home. While Microscope Discoveries lets students in Grade 5 to 7 prepare specimens from living material and learn how to properly use both dissecting and com-

pound microscopes and record their observations. Program manager Renée Cenerini has found the students to be very enthusiastic about the subjects being covered. “We try to make the programs as fun as possible, and the education follows,” she said. “We’re not about just having the students just sit at their desks and listen to us drone on. We want them engaged.” Cenerini said students are able to learn through experiments, games and fun activities like using nets to catch creatures in the lake and dissecting owl pellets. “Even within an hour we vary how we do things. Because it’s hard for anybody to focus a long time on one style of learning. We try to engage people in different ways.” Nature sanctuary staff can bring programs to the classroom, focusing on subjects such as owls, bats, spiders and snakes, and even have a portable pond they can bring in to introduce students to the creatures of the wetlands.

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Fall/winter Activity Guide filled with great programs Can’t find just the right activity at school? Try West Shore Parks and Recreation Schools from elementary to middle to high school have a variety of extra-curricular activities to offer students shortly after

they return in September. But for those youngsters who haven’t found quite the right fit but want to get involved in some form of recreational activity, West Shore Parks and Recreation has a packed Activity Guide to dive into, filled with numerous one day to several week programs aimed at getting kids active. There are single-day and multiday programs available for kids

in three different groups: school age (6 to 12), teen (12 and up). as well as preschool (age 3 to 5) for little ones not yet enrolled in regular school. The programs are age appropriate and range from physical activities such as dance and swimming and martial arts, to more crafty and artistic endeavours like drawing and painting courses, musical and dance pro-

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, August 21, 2015

NEWS GAZETTE

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EVERY MAKE, EVERY MODEL, EVERY PRICE!

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CONTRACTORS CORNER 3

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SENSIBLE

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STREET

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25,988

32,988

6,888

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2004 TOYOTA RAV4

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CHEVROLET COLORADO LT

4X4

2010

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DE M PAID F S WELCOM E OR OR NOT!

RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

2011

2008

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SUMMER HOLIDAY SPECIAL

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12,988

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LOADED

2013

2014

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FORD MUSTANG

2009

CHEVROLET COBALT

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2013

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GALMO’S CREDIT

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2014

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED Stk #L18337

41,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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MEAN STREET

2014

TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT

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Stk #C18432

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS

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2014

7603

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NEWS GAZETTE

www.goldstreamgazette.com • A17

EVERY MAKE, EVERY MODEL, EVERY PRICE!

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

COLWOOD • NANAIMO • DUNCAN • COURTENAY • LANGLEY

CONTRACTORS CORNER 3

-760

SENSIBLE

2003 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT Stk #C18069A

STREET

13,988 6 0 VE H 0

25,988

32,988

6,888

Stk #X18262

2004 TOYOTA RAV4

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)2014

Stk #P18536

CHEVROLET COLORADO LT

4X4

2010

Stk # T18471

15,988

DE M PAID F S WELCOM E OR OR NOT!

RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

2011

2008

SMART FORTWO

Stk #V18034

FORD FUSION SE

Stk #C18258A

7,488

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

Stk #T18426

LUXURY LANE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FORD EDGE SPORT

6,988

Stk #D17001A

Stk #T18228

36,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)2014

SUMMER HOLIDAY SPECIAL

AWD

FROM

3.99%

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

12,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

LOADED

2013

2014

Stk #D18040

Stk #X18424

KIA RIO $

6,988

FORD MUSTANG

2009

CHEVROLET COBALT

PAID

2012 BMW X1

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013

2009

RATES Get the vehicle you want and the credit you deserve! 16 lenders to choose from.

Stk #M17270B

16,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

TOP R A DOLLOUR FOR YDE!! TRFAOR OR NOT

Stk #M17543

8,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

GALMO’S CREDIT

TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

2008

29,988

CORNER

2007

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2014

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ICLES! TO CH !! TRA OOSE FRO

26,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NISSAN MAXIMA

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Stk # M18368

24,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM Stk #X18061

27,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2014

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED Stk #L18337

41,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE

95 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUMMER SPECIAL PROMO

Check cooling system and replace up to 6 litres coolant.

Galaxy Service

SERVICE STRIP EXPIRES AUGUST 12, 2015.

Includes oil and filter change, inspect brakes and suspension system, inspect all filters and hoses. Includes car wash and vacuum. Up to 5 litres oil (synthetic oil and diesels extra)

A.C. SYSTEM CHECK & RECHARGE

1772 Island Hwy.

Includes freon and leak detection (repairs and diagnosis extra).

(250) 478-7603

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FORD E250 CARGO VAN

Stk #D18133A

MEAN STREET

2014

TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT

VICTORIA VICT VICTOR TORIA NEWS NEW

Stk #C18432

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS

$9,988 DOUBLE CAB

Best City

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Aggressive new Outlander bucks the power trend

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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a bit of an anomaly in the compact utility market. While most manufacturers sell 4-cylinder or turbocharged 4 versions in great number, the V6-equipped Outlander is the best seller in Canada. It might be that Zack Spencer the previous V6 version was more refined, quieter and had a conventional 6-speed automatic transmission, compared to the rather loud, lacklustre 4-cylinder model. For 2016, Mitsubishi wants to build on the success of the V6 model and sell more 4-cylinder versions by paying attention to styling, refinement and drivability. Looks

The last update for the Outlander was just two years ago and it is good to see that Mitsubishi is moving back to a more aggressive looking utility vehicle. Not all small crossovers need to look aggressive, but the previous model was so devoid of personality, it blended into the background. The updated 2016 model comes with a whole new front grille treatment, front bumper, even available LED headlamps and tail lamps. The top GT trim is the one that gets standard 18-inch wheels but they can be ordered on lower trim levels as an option. Same for the power tailgate, it is reserved for the top V6 GT trim. Inside

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The Outlander competes with the Nissan Rogue and Kia Sorento for buyers wanting a seven-passenger, three-row compact crossover. Unlike the 4-cylinder Nissan, the Outlander only offers seating for seven passengers in the V6

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models, so the Sorento is the closest competitor. Updates include a easier-to-fold second row of seats. The third row is best for small children and only on short trips. Other changes are a thicker steering wheel with chrome trim, new switches and an updated display audio screen with redundant tabs and switches around the outside. Drive

Mitsubishi improved the driving experience for 2016 on 4-cylinder trim levels with new acoustic glass to remove road and wind noise, more insulation between the cabin and the engine compartment and paying more attention to the continuously variable transmission (CVT). The 166hp 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has been carried over, but the improvements made to this model have transformed this Outlander. It has gone from a rough and ready vehicle to a refined, quiet and pleasurable place to spend time. The 224hp 3.0L V6 is still the one to get if you want to tow up to 3,500 lbs. The inclusion of a conventional 6-speed auto-

matic makes driving more predictable, but this version felt heavier and didn’t handle nearly as well as the 4-cylinder. Verdict

The 2016 Outlander starts $25,998 for a FWD 4-cylinder model. The base 4-cylinder AWD starts at $27,998. All V6 equipped Outlanders come standard with AWD and 7-passenger seating and start at $31,198. The most expensive GT trim tops out at $38,498. The new ES Touring model has a power sunroof, 18-inch wheels, display audio, satellite radio and other goodies, starting at just under $30,000. Mitsubishi hopes this model, along with the other improvements to the vehicles refinement will win new buyers over. The Lowdown

Power: 166hphp 2.4L or 224hp 3.0L V6 Fill-up: 9.9L/8.1L/100km (city/highway 4-cylinder) Sticker price: $25,998-$38,498 Write to zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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West Shore news

Bird’s-eye viewpoint

… through the decades

Photographer Rene Pauze focuses on a bird at Esquimalt Lagoon. He’s a regular at the site with his trusty camera in hand. He especially likes to photograph the area, he says, because something is always going on and the natural environment is constantly changing. On this day, a slight fog began to roll in over the water as he shot.

An impaired driver charged for parking his car, a quick-thinking babysitter who saved the lives of two children, an escape from William Head jail and a 40-year-old Highlands man who may have hit rock bottom are among the top items pulled from past issues of the Goldstream News Gazette.

2005

1995 An impaired driver is fined and charged for parking his car with a blood-alcohol reading exceeding .08. Donald Roger Wright pleads guilty and has his driving privileges revoked for a year for moving his car from one parking spot to another at the Westwind Plaza Hotel. Judge Anthony Palmer tells Wright that some people have even been convicted of impaired driving in cases where they were just sitting in their cars. Also making the news the week of Aug. 21, 1995: Quick-thinking baby-sitter Krystle Smith, 13, may have saved the lives of two children after fouryear-old Jordie Bryan stepped on a pipe sticking out from the wall behind a couch. Older sister Mallory, 7, tries to fix it by bending the pipe back up inadvertently cracking the pipe. Unaware of what happened until it started to smell, Smith finds the pipe, bends it back down to block the crack before opening windows and taking the children outside. Smith also happens to be a paper carrier for the Goldstream Gazette. And, two men known to jail guards from Wilkinson Road prison are questioned outside a chiropractor’s office on Goldstream Ave., where an inmate is getting treatment. The guards fear the men may be planning to the set the inmate free, but after police talk to the ex-inmates, the situation is determined to be a coincidence.

1985 An escapee from William Head jail is considered possibly armed and dangerous. Randolf Frank Sam, 30, serving a five-year term for assault with intent to wound, goes missing from the medium security Metchosin prison. Colwood RCMP say a break-in the following day saw a .357 magnum revolver stolen. Sam and another inmate missed the 10:10 p.m. head count, but the other inmate was discovered around 1 a.m. walking along the coast towards Pearson College. Sam is the sixth prisoner to escape in the past month. Also making the news the week of Aug. 21, 1985: An uneasy truce is called, after three days of skirmishes, at a Colwood council meeting. Mayor Geoff Dunn said he plans to “take a firmer grip on the reins,” to avoid a repeat of eruptions sparked by membership of the ad hoc committee studying sewage disposal options. And, a 40-year-old Highlands man holds police at bay at his Munns Road home for hours by firing shots. He’s described by neighbour Murray Turnbull as “a good man who hit rock bottom. – Compiled by Arnold Lim

Katherine Engqvist/ News Gazette staff

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Highlands councillors Joe Kadar, Mark Cardinal and Ken Brotherston file affidavits in response to allegations that they and Brotherston’s wife Marie, also a Highlands councillor, met with representatives of Bear Mountain after a public hearing and before the adoption of the controversial Bear Mountain bylaws. The affidavits claim fishing, not rezoning was the topic of conversation. Also making the news the week of Aug. 21, 2005: Musical Highlands mayor Karel Roessingh and his trio release a new CD. The multi-tasking Roessingh, already a busy composer of music for television, released kr3+, an album featuring the jazz trio of himself on piano, Joey Smith on bass and Josh Dixon on drums. And, brush fires keep West Shore firefighters busy during another tinderbox weekend, but without major incident. Citizens play a huge part, some of whom not only call 911 right away, and others who scoop up dirt to throw on fires and dig trenches to help stop the spread.

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nie Ash said the pro vs. amateur playoff was rare for the tournament, which generally keeps the two groups separate, but it did lend some excitement to the event at the end. “I guess this way you’ve got the ultimate Metchosin Open winner,” he said. Grant, who is in the area visiting from Australia and is mostly playing out of the Bear Mountain club, captured the low gross title by shooting 71-68. He finished four strokes ahead of second low gross Mike Belleau (72-71– 143), while Mike Hodgetts was next at 145 (72-73). David Flynn (73-73) and Bill Quin (75-71) tied for fourth low gross at 146. On the low net side, Metchosin club member Hans Raagner topped the handicappers field with a 130, one better than Dell Hook and Bob Sweline. Dany Davis was fourth low net at 133, while George Rowland

finished fifth at 134. Among the pros, Olympic View’s Kevin Maxwell shot 1-under 68 on the final day but still finished one behind Matheson at 140. Lance McCulloch was next at 142 (70-72), while firstround leader Aaron Hall paired a 75 with his opening 69 and fell to fourth. Hodgetts, who is also the course superintendent, gained kudos from the players for how the tricky little nine-hole layout played on the day, Ash said. “The course was in great shape. It was basically a links course because it’s been so dry, but the greens were in excellent shape,” he said. The tournament attracted 65 golfers in all and featured a prize table worth about $6,000 for the amateurs, purchased with the proceeds from 50/50 draws held every weekend, Ash said. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Westshore Basketball anticipates growth Community hoops program has a place for everyone Westshore Basketball is excited for the return of students to school, as it also marks the return of athletes to the basketball court. Available for children aged five to 17 from around the Western communities, the program has enjoyed great success in developing young players, and directors Brad Lidstone and Curt Spaven expect to see an increase in registrations for the 2015/2016 season. Night League teams are created for girls and boys in under-11, under-13, under-15 and under-18 divisions. Teams practice weekly on the West Shore and head into town once a week to play regional games at S.J. Willis, Central and Lansdowne schools in Victoria. The season runs from early October until spring break. Westshore Basketball parent Tami Fowler-Maat is among those who see the value in the program. “As a parent watching the practices and games, you can tell that the environment is positive and fun,” she says. “The coaches are encouraging and supportive. My daughter loves the friendships that playing on a team has provided. Her self-confidence and dedication to hard work has improved drastically because of basketball.”

Members of the Westshore Basketball community program are getting geared up for another season. Shown are (front row from left) Matthew Spaven, Riley Lidstone, Trajan Chahal, Jalen Brown, Mason Lidstone; (front row, left) Tiana Maat, Nicola Spaven, Adam Spaven, Hazara Chahal and Hakima Chahal. Don Descoteau/ News Gazette staff

For those young athletes who want to improve their skills, the organization puts on camps over the Christmas and spring breaks. The camps are run by high school coaches with the assistance of their players. Many guest coaches attend camp as well, including local College and University players, coaches and guest personal trainers. Parent Alyssa MacRous says her son has been participating in Westshore Basketball camps for the past four years and has two years of Night League under his belt. “The coaches are awesome,

and as a parent it is so great to see the kids having so much fun while learning a new sport and being active.” Westshore Basketball has also developed a strong partnership with South Vancouver Island Basketball, a spring and summer program that gives girls from all over the south Island a chance to increase their skills though additional practices, games and tournaments. Part of the overall success on the West Shore has come from building a pro-

gram that starts at a young age. For example, Westshore Rain is a weekly basketball club that gives five to eight year olds their first formal exposure to the sport. The one-hour sessions are offered at John Stubbs middle school, with

special focus on fun and fundamentals and ample time allotted to game play. Athletes are grouped by age and experience level for maximum participation and safety. These athletes move on to play on Westshore Basketball Night League teams. Many Westshore Basketball players will go on to play at one of the two new high schools opening this fall. Belmont secondary coaches Kevin Brown and Sabrina Booth are actively involved in Westshore Basketball, and directors Lidstone and Spaven coach the senior girls and junior boys teams at Belmont, respectively. “You only need to look to the recent success of the Dunsmuir girls basketball teams (Grade 7 and Grade 8 city champions in 2014), many of them Westshore night league players, to see the impact that Brad, Curt and the team of coaches are having on the development of the sport,” Booth says. “I can’t wait to see what the future holds.” For more info or to register, visit westshorebasketball.com. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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As summer comes to a close, a colder, harder-hitting season is set to hit the ice. After another promising regular season ending in bitter playoff disappointment, Victoria Grizzlies’ director of operations Jim Swanson said 50 players are gearing up for training camp with a chip on their shoulders heading into the 2015-2016 hockey season. “(In 2015) we were the hottest team in the B.C. going into the playoffs winning nine in a row … We were primed but one thing no one would know is how many injuries we had going into that point,” he said. “Injures took their hold in the playoffs more than we had hoped.” Despite the sting of a 3-1 first round loss to the Powell River Kings, Swanson said a camp including welcome returnees Kevin Massey and Cole Pickup would form the backbone of a squad expected to win. “We focused on skill and character, (coach and general manager) Craig Didmon has done a tremendous job at putting together one of the top team in the league on paper,” he said. “We have high expectations, we want to set the bar high.” Despite wanting to compete in a winning environment, Swan-

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Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS? Mixed-use development buildings have proven to be a positive net benefit in many communities, not only for the people in the immediate vicinity but for neighbouring areas. The combination of residential units with commercial, office, entertainment, child care or other government services have helped promote healthy living, keeping local residents walking to and from destinations and even helping facilitate livework situations that help discourage the need for motor vehicles. For businesses this ground floor real estate is preferred but residents tend to opt for the higher levels, making it mutually beneficial for both. The potential for compact, efficient land use also offers residents an excellent opportunity to stay within their community saving time for people living busy lives and helping reduce traffic congestion within the community and the reduction of energy consumption for the environment. These developments are also usually supported by local governments trying to encourage local business and development. They often turn into neighbourhood hubs. To advertise in Homefinder, contact Christine Scott at: cscott@ goldstreamgazette.com or Shelley Westwood at swestwood@ goldstreamgazette.com

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all fronts: parking wise, financial wise. They need to have the traffic and the exposure. Residents can be more accepting of being on a certain floor or having a certain view.” Over at Eagle Pacific Development’s The Vantage townhome complex on Watkiss Way in View Royal, the 10-home phase 2 is all but sold out. Developer/builder Martin Schenk included four commercial units in that part of the development, one of which is becoming a draw for residents of the townhomes as well as users of the Galloping Goose Trail just steps away. The Nest Cafe, fast becoming known for its fresh baked goods created on the premises, is run by Schenk’s eldest daughters, Katie Til-

den and Jenny Schenck, while two younger school-aged daughters have worked there this summer. “As we started the second phase … that’s when we were watching the Galloping Goose Trail and thinking, wouldn’t it be nice if we had a family friendly place that was cyclist friendly, where people could stop in for a snack or a treat, a place that was dog friendly,” he recalls of The Nest’s beginnings. “Today, people appreciate it. It’s a real laid-back atmosphere.” While that aspect of this project has produced a pleasant benefit for his family, Schenk says placing commercial and residential properties together is, in general, a great way of creating community. “It is a good fit. I think it’s a good way to go; it’s the trend to have more density and that new (mix of property types). It’s ideal, because you’ve got more of the local people in the neighbourhood walking into the commercial spaces.” While large-scale mixing of commercial and residential elements hasn’t always been successful – see Capital City Centre – Omicron’s Eagle Creek Village across from Victoria General Hospital in View Royal is moving ahead full steam. The company’s plan calls for 100 owned residential units and 60 rental suites on the property, all of which will have commercial on the ground floor and other retail shops and services within steps of their main entrance. Wansbrough says the idea of creating residences where people can walk to access services rather than drive is the way to go. “People are recognizing the cost of gas keep going up, so if they can walk to get their groceries, that’s critical, or if they can walk to recreational facilities, or walk to some natural event, that’s important to people.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Residents and visitors to the West Shore have seen many new residential buildings constructed in the last number of years, and more continue to go up. Something many of those complexes have in common is their combination of residential and commercial space. Established large condominium developments such as Goldstream Station and others on Goldstream Avenue, Waterstone at Sooke and Jacklin roads, and others around the West Shore – spurred along by welcoming local governments – have created neighbourhood hubs by putting retail/commercial at the ground level and residential above. That idea continues to serve at least two functions, according to Lloyd Wansbrough of Westridge Landing in Colwood. It not only provides revenue for the developer, it creates amenities for tenants and owners in the units above ground. “The most valuable space for commercial is ground level,” he says. “It just makes sense not to put residential on the grade level and rather put it higher up; that’s where all the views are.” Westridge Landing, a rental apartment building that opened earlier this year, features commercial space throughout its ground floor. Wansbrough says negotiations are underway for most of the spaces, while the Orca Grillhouse, a family restaurant, is already in the process of developing its space facing Wale Road. He notes that the two types of

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Lloyd Wansbrough with Westridge Landing in Colwood says combining residential with commercial space in a building makes sense for both residents and developers. occupants are a bit like “oil and water,” given their different requirements, but they can co-exist if chosen thoughtfully. “We’ve been somewhat careful who we put into the commercial mix,” he says. “We’re staying away from a pub – you can get issues with noise and it really affects the residential component of the site.” Commercial space can create good long-term revenue for developers who stick around, in the case of a condo building, but also in the case of rental properties, which make up the lion’s share of current developments. “Commercial (tenants) don’t like to move,” Wansbrough says, “they want to find a space that works on

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Skin On $9.03/lb

Per 100g

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Specials in effect until Tuesday, August 25th, 2015