N I 0 W 5 2 $ Retreat. ything. From ever
Help for those who need it
Victoria’s Women in Need is expanding its programs for women reaching out for help Page A4
utes from Located min ictoria Sante Spa V downtown, with y and mind d o b s re u rt nu nts. spa treatme indigenous
ge! a k c a P a p Day S s ’ r e h t o M INSIDE!
VICTORIANEWS 250.391.3920 .com oria santespavict y Club Way 1999 Countr Victoria, BC
Friday, May 3, 2013
Proudly serving Esquimalt & Victoria
Offer Expires May 23, 2013
VN9
www.vicnews.com
Marijuana policy needs B.C. approach: advocates With public opinion supporting a study on decriminalization and regulation of B.C.’s biggest cash crop, candidates are being urged to share their views Provincial politicians need to step up and reveal their views on the legalization of marijuana, according to several B.C. advocacy groups. Ted Smith, former head of the Victoriabased Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada, said the province needs to take action on the decriminaDaniel Palmer lization of Reporting marijuana and stop deflecting responsibility onto the federal government. “The provincial government (has always given) a lameduck excuse that it’s not their responsibility, because it’s a federal law,” Smith said. “But it is their responsibility, because the provinces and municipalities are paying for bad policy every day through our police departments. (The province) isn’t even defending these laws at all anymore, they’re just saying ‘it’s not our job.’” Advocates argue public opinion has reached a tipping point, as evidenced by a recent Angus Reid poll that shows 73 per cent of British Columbians want the province to undertake a comprehensive pilot study on the regulation of marijuana. Stop the Violence B.C., a multifaceted lobby group including law enforcement and health
officials, legal experts, academic professionals and current and former politicians, commissioned the poll. The group argues a regulated marijuana market will improve public health and safety by taking the drug out of the hands of criminal organizations and allowing government to develop a message for its responsible use by adults. “We manage to regulate one of the deadliest drugs, and that’s tobacco, and we want to examine that same model … for legalizing cannabis, much in the same way some of the U.S. states have done,” said John Anderson, a criminologist at Vancouver Island University and a Stop the Violence B.C. member. The poll also shows only 12 per cent of British Columbians would look unfavourably on their own political party for supporting a trial study on cannabis regulation. Last September, the Union of B.C. Municipalities passed a resolution urging the federal government to consider decriminalizing marijuana possession, a crime that accounted for 54 per cent of all reported drug crimes in Canada in 2011, according to Statistics Canada numbers. The onerous burden on police forces, as well as the health risks associated with an uncontrolled product, were two reasons given by the Canadian senate in 2002 when it recommended legalizing and regulating marijuana.
A man lights up a marijuana cigar in Centennial Square during a previous 4/20 cannabis consumption event. Advocates supporting the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana are looking for a definitive stance on the issue from provincial election candidates. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
“We manage to regulate one of the deadliest drugs, and that’s tobacco, and we want to examine that same model … for legalizing cannabis … – John Anderson, Stop the Violence B.C.
And a UNICEF research study released last month revealed that 28 per cent of Canadian children aged 11, 13 and 15 reported having used cannabis in 20092010, the highest reported use among 29 developed countries. While the federal government has given no indication it would support marijuana regulation,
preliminary action by provincial politicians is overdue, said Geoff Plant, former B.C. attorney general. “British Columbians clearly want their politicians to show leadership on marijuana policy reform,” he said in a statement. “With the province facing an election in a few weeks, now is the time for all political parties to let the public know whether they will support the proposed research trial of cannabis taxation and regulation.” Stop the Violence B.C. has sent a questionnaire to all B.C. candidates asking their opinion on cannabis legalization; organizers plan to release any responses before the election. “Politicians are running
out of excuses not to act,” Anderson said. “You can’t put your personal viewpoints ahead of what the science says. Criminalizing cannabis is leading to more violence in society, not less.” In Monday’s televised debate, all four party leaders acknowledged current laws relating to marijuana are federal, but the NDP’s Adrian Dix and Green’s Jane Sterk reiterated their support for decriminalization. Premier Christy Clark avoided giving an opinion on the matter, while Conservative leader John Cummins said any changes would require discussions with Ottawa and the U.S. dpalmer@vicnews.com
A2 • www.vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
Celebrate Mother's Day with a FRESH LOOK!
Thank you
50% OFF ANY SERVICE
Mom,
with the purchase of another service of equal or greater value.
PLUS 20% OFF ANY PRODUCTS for added value with this promotion. Offers expire June 13, 2013
HAIR DESIGN • TANNING • ESTHETICS
250.361.2662
3554 Blanshard St. (Saanich Plaza) across from Uptown www.annashairdesign.com
Celebrate Mother’s Day
Purchase any 2 hanging baskets
25
$
each plus taxes
regular price - $29.50 each
DOWN TO EARTH 250-391-9366 downtoearthgardensandnursery.com 1096 Derrien Place off of Happy Valley Rd
Fabulous
French Mother’Gs ifDtsay
Located on the 5th floor inside The Bay, 1150 Douglas St.
Invite mom for brunch on Mother’s Day overlooking Victoria’s inner harbour and enjoy 1 free slice of dessert pie* with purchase of our Classic Breakfast for only $4.99! * Available for mothers only with qualifying purchase and coupon Offer valid only on Sunday, May 12th 2013 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
N I W $250 C O N T E S T S
85% of Women are wearing the wrong size bra... Are you?
• Tan Jay/Alia-Tillicum Sun, May 26 11am-5pm • Curves-Oak Bay Mon, May 27 9am-5pm • Talbots-Mayfair Tues, May 28 11am-5pm • Curves-Royal Oak Wed, May 29 9am-5pm
CONTEST
We ❤ Mums! BC’S T OLDES PUB
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET
with Omelet Station, Eggs Benedict, Special Dessert Treats and a variety of breakfast items. $16.95 per person. 3 Seatings: 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm. Reserve Now! THE
494 Island Hwy @ Six Mile Road • 250.478.3121
250.391.3920 santespavictoria.com -- 1999 Country Club Way Victoria, BC
ENTER ONLINE
vicnews.com/contests Fit for a Queen Close enough to visit... far enough to get away.
Beautiful shoes and sandals from France, Spain, Portugal and Israel.
1.888.909.9641
250.391.3920 santespavictoria.com 1999 Country Club Way | Victoria, BC
To book your custom fitting CALL BEV TODAY!
• Like your second skin • Sizes 28C - 42JJ • No underwires • No elastic straps to fall down • No backs riding up
103-797 Goldstream Ave Open 7 days a week www.bajarosis.com
Located minutes from E! Spa Victoria A PACKAGSante SPdowntown, nurtures body and mind with indigenous spa treatments.
h Vanilla Frenc1848 OAK BAY AVE. 250-592-0422 FREE BRA CLINIC
for everything.
Retreat. From everything.
y a D s ’ r e h t o M
NEWS
Winner will be contacted . No purchase necessary. Odds of winning are dependant on the number of participants. The contest is open to all residents of British Columbia of the age of majority. One ballot per person. Valid ID may be required. Winners may be required to answer a skill testing question. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. Full contest details are available at the front desk of Black Press Victoria, open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A Stable Way of Life at Mattick’s Farm
OPEN EVERYDAY 123-5325 Cordova Bay Rd. 250-658 3052
mattick’s farm
all the elements of shopping 1605 Store Street (next to Swans Brewpub) | wildsaffronbistro.com | 250-361-3310
3 Course Dinner
29
$
95
+ taxes
Over 15 shops! Everything from shoes to carrots! 5325 Cordova Bay Rd. Victoria open every day | free parking
matticksfarm.com
www.vicnews.com • A3
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013
Breaking the barrier
ELECTION NEWS IN BRIEF
Jasmine Parr steers her motorized wheelchair along the Ogden Point breakwater for the first time, after the structure was reopened with guardrails Tuesday. Parr, who has often watched people enviously from the nearby Ogden Pointe Café, was asked by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority to be first member of the public to use the top level of the breakwater. It had been closed to public use for nearly three months during installation of the railings.
Candidate forums set for west ridings
The Esquimalt Residents Association is hosting an all-candidates forum at the Esquimalt Legion, 622 Admirals Rd. on Tuesday (May 7). The forum begins at 7 p.m. and includes MLA and NDP candidate Maurine Karagianis, Susan Low (Green), Chris Ricketts (Liberal) and Josh Steffler (Independent). Suggested topics include transportation, social services and healthcare, balanced budgets, trade and investment, sewage and amalgamation. A pair of forums are also scheduled for the VictoriaSwan Lake riding. The first happens May 7, 6:30 p.m., at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Rd. The other goes May 9, 7 p.m., at the Garth Homer Centre Auditorium, 813 Darwin Ave. in Saanich. Candidates for VictoriaSwan Lake are MLA Rob Fleming (NDP), Christina Bates (Liberal) and Spencer Malthouse (Green).
Leaders square off in TV debate
Economic and resource issues dominated Monday’s televised leaders debate. B.C.Liberal leader Christy Clark pressed her attack on Adrian Dix, the front-running leader of the NDP, accusing him of advocating big spending on government programs and restrictive environmental views that deter industrial development. “The NDP plan would rob Peter to pay Paul, hoping Paul will vote NDP,” Clark said. “My plan is to put both Peter and Paul to work.” Dix referred to B.C.’s ninth-place position in provincial job growth so far this year. “Neither Peter nor Paul are working,” he said. Green leader Jane Sterk and B.C. Conservative John Cummins also participated in the debate.
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
B.C. ELECTION
Some topics glossed over in campaign University panel spars over silent election issues Daniel Palmer News staff
The dominating theme of the 2013 B.C. election campaign is undoubtedly the economy, as resource development, environmental concerns and the rising provincial debt loom in the minds of politicians and voters. But what isn’t being discussed in the run-up to May 14? A panel of political academics and former and present politicians addressed that question Tuesday at the University of Victoria in front of about 150 people. “This has been an election of abstractions – who can manage the economy, create jobs, growth, lower taxes and debts. They mean something to some voters, but a great many people don’t connect with them,” said former UVic political scientist Dennis Pilon, now at York University in Toronto. George Abbott, former B.C. Liberal health minister and selfdescribed “recovering politician,” said health-care costs are a pending crisis in the province, due to the fact people are living longer.
Health-care costs are about $3,300 per year for the average 60-year-old, but $11,600 for an 80-year-old, according to Ministry of Health numbers Abbott presented. B.C. residents lucky enough to live to 90 cost the system more than $22,000 on average each year, he said. “(Health-care spending) is going to be a challenge for the next 10, 20, 30 years. We are going to have to find ways of managing those pressures that we haven’t had before,” he said. Politicians vying to become premier should be talking more about preventative and primary care, such as finding ways to reduce the use of tobacco, Abbott added. “I wish the next government well in meeting this challenge, (but) it’s not going to go away. It’s going to eat into the opportunity to make investments in other social services.” Adrienne Carr, a Vancouver councillor and former B.C. Green leader, said the non-issues in the campaign are global warming, poverty and the larger economic crisis. She said politicians need to find ways to strengthen local economies instead of relying on the global economy for growth. Carr characterized election campaigns as primarily “popularity contests” in which
recognized the bottom line was candidates are afraid to make about delivering stability to people promises they can’t keep. as much as balancing the books,” “There is a fundamental fear he said. of being bold and brave in an Simon Fraser University election,” she said. communications professor Shane Carr criticized the “lollipop Gunster spoke attitude” towards “(Health-care primarily about the theoretical natural to galvanize all gas revenues, and spending) is going need levels of government said the current to be a challenge for on such issues as obsession with resource extraction the next 10, 20, 30 climate change through public will fail to produce a engagement. long-term sustainable years.” – Former B.C. Liberal The public appetite economy. The is healthy for broad, high levels of health minister meaningful change unemployment seen George Abbott towards a greener in several European economy, he said, but the media countries are “a hint of things fails in its role to inform, instead to come” in Canada, she added, leaning towards cynical reporting. unless there is a shift in economic “The idea that developing our focus. natural resources is the only way Western countries are suffering we’re going to create jobs is very from the ills of a “trinket disturbing,” said Gunster, adding economy,” where goods are he’s disappointed the NDP hasn’t cheap, but most people have discussed alternative ways to trouble finding stable work and stimulate the economy. housing, Pilon said. Instead, he “It’s a lost opportunity for the said, government should focus on NDP, perhaps because they’re creating a “stability economy.” afraid of being tarred with the antiPilon pointed to legislation development brush.” passed by the 1960’s Social Credit To learn more about voting, visit government that forced forestry elections.bc.ca. companies in the B.C. Interior to dpalmer@vicnews.com pay employees year-round, a move that allowed families to put down roots in smaller towns. PLEASE SEE: “The politics of the era Our View, Page A6
CHANGE for the BETTER ROB
MAURINE
CAROLE
VICTORIA SWAN LAKE
ESQUIMALT ROYAL ROADS
VICTORIA BEACON HILL
FLEMING KARAGIANIS JAMES
Authorized by Heather Harrison, Financial Agent, 604-430-8600 | CUPE 3787
www.vicnews.com
A4 • www.vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
Like the Victoria News on Facebook Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project Construction of the replacement for the Johnson Street Bridge will begin in May 2013. The current bridge will remain open to pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles until the new bridge opens in late 2015.
Information Session You are invited to drop in for coffee and learn more about upcoming construction activity. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Sunday, May 5 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Harbour Room 45 Songhees Road For more information JohnsonStreetBridge@victoria.ca 250.361.0545
JohnsonStreetBridge.com City of Victoria – Local Government @CityofVictoria
Step p U
your spring style
Women in Need expands services Victoria group hopes to put 100 women through programs Daniel Palmer News staff
Self-sufficiency is one of life’s privileges paid little attention to unless it is lost or under threat. Climbing back from the psychological abyss of an abusive relationship, job loss or drug use is often a shielded journey shared by only those closest to the process. For the past 20 years, Women in Need and its volunteers have quietly celebrated those successes, helping more than 18,000 women in the Capital Region work through trauma and transition. But organizers need community support to expand two successful programs that help women rebuild their lives. “Our goal in 2013 is for 100 women to participate in our programs, and that means raising $100,000 over the next year,” said Clare Yazganoglu, WIN executive director. WIN recently launched its new Transitions program and revamped Self-Sufficiency program. Most of the women who attend the programs are living in transitional housing, Yazganoglu said. Transitions teaches effective communication skills and how to set personal boundaries in
Clare Yazganoglu, executive director of Women In Need, poses in the organization’s store at 785 Pandora Ave. She is holding one of their 100 Women T-shirts next to a poster for an upcoming fashion show fundraiser. Don Denton/News staff
relationships, while Self-Sufficiency provides one-on-one support and financial assistance to women looking to build a career or return to school. “These are women who want to make shifts towards becoming vibrant members in the community,” Yazganoglu said. While WIN maintains strict confidentiality with its clients, “respect,” “integrity” and “grateful” pepper the anonymous comments made by graduates of the programs. “It is one thing to have dreams, but feeling supported and accountable to the generosity of donors in actualizing those dreams is immeasurable,” said
one participant. WIN provides gift certificates to women in transitional housing for any of its three thrift stores around Greater Victoria. Their operations are funded through private and business donations. dpalmer@vicnews.com
Coming up n On May 11, Women in Need holds its annual fundraiser, Fashion With Passion, at BMW Victoria, 95 Esquimalt Rd. n For more information and tickets, visit winfashionwithpassion.com.
$1,809
THE
COBBLER 718 VIEW STREET • VICTORIA • 250-386-3741
NEWS
See how much money you could save on annual heating costs with natural gas.1
$2,000 $1,600
$829
$1,200
$979
$800 $400 $0
cabinet refacing specialists cabinet modification kitchen modernization euro-cabinet specialists free same day estimates locally owned & operated cabinet refacing specialists cabinet modification kitchen modernization Home Depot authorized service provider locally owned & operated cabinet refacing specialists cabinet modification kitchen modernization euro-cabinet specialists free same day estimates Home Depot authorized service provider cabinet refacing specialists cabinet modification kitchen modernization euro-cabinet specialists free same day estimates Home Depot authorized service provider cabinet refacing specialists cabinet modification kitchen modernization euro-cabinet specialists free same day estimates Home Depot authorized service provider cabinet refacing specialists cabinet modification
before
after
www.rrprojectz.com Servicing Victoria to Campbell River. 23 Years Experience Call Rick Laker: 250-883-8205 1-888-580-7800
Natural gas 95% Natural gas 80% mid efficiency high efficiency equipment equipment
Fuel oil 80% mid efficiency equipment
Switch to natural gas and save Natural gas offers convenience, comfort and affordability. And when you switch from fuel oil or propane to a high-efficiency natural gas heating system, you could get a $1,000 rebate.2 To learn more, visit fortisbc.com/switchnshrink. 1 These are approximate annual natural gas costs for space heating of a typical household in specific FortisBC service areas as identified. A typical household is defined as an existing single family house approximately 2,300 square feet with three occupants, average insulation and heating systems older than 15 years. The savings will be the difference between what you pay for current heating costs and natural gas costs. Calculations based on FortisBC natural gas rates as of January 2013 and fuel oil rates in each service area identified as of November 2012, and include the applicable carbon tax. Savings may vary by household. Savings do not include potential rebates and/or incentives. 2
Terms and conditions apply.
We will Beat any competitors written quote by 10% FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-093.6 03/2013) 13-093.6_ConversnSpringVanIslAd_FOR520bw_5.75x7_PRESS.indd 1
3/27/2013 1:09:07 PM
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A5
SEPARATING
OIL WATER from
Kyle Slavin News staff
A 16-year-old Saanich student is giving Mother Nature a run for her money by using an innovative science fair project to potentially improve the health of the natural environment. Vicki Kleu spent less than $10 on materials to invent a biodegradable adsorbent pad that could revolutionize clean-up of marine oil spills. “If you go down to the water you can always see a thin film of oil that’s on the water. No one really thinks that small amount is going to damage, they think, ‘It’s a small amount, it’ll be fine.’ No, it harms the ecosystem,” said Kleu, a Grade 11 Lambrick Park secondary student. “It’s a part of protecting our environment that needs to be done.” Her functioning prototype pads – called Oil RiDD’rs – are made of natural fibres and have proven to hold 50 times their weight of outboard motor oil. With Kleu’s design, oil clings to the surface of the pads in a process called adsorption (as
opposed to absorption, where one substance permeates the volume of another substance), allowing at least 95 per cent of the oil to be recovered. “(The pad) could be rolled up, stored – it’s not very big. So it could just get thrown out onto the spill,” Kleu said. “Because the fibres prefer the oil to the water, they don’t let go of the oil – they prefer to hold onto it. It could sit there for a while, even with wave action, and it picks up more oil than water.” Cheryl Nigh, a teacher at Gordon Head middle school, is Kleu’s science fair mentor. She says “the sky’s the limit” for the invention. “This, for me, is going to be the highlight of my career,” Nigh said. “I don’t think I’ll ever come across another science fair student that matches Vicki’s dedication so well. … She was able to step back and look for a simple solution to a big problem. Based on her science knowledge, she was able to see the forest for the trees.” Kleu participated in the Vancouver Island Regional Science
Fair in April at the University of Victoria, and her project earned first place overall (plus nine awards and scholarships). She now heads to the CanadaWide Science Fair in Lethbridge, Alta. beginning next week. She’ll compete against some 500 other bright students for awards, money and prizes. “Vicki’s project is a welldesigned innovation and it’s well tested. And it’s apparent she worked hard at this,” said Randy Enkin, president of the Society for the Advancement of Young Scientists, which organized the VIRSF. Kleu is no stranger to the Canada-Wide Science Fair. This will be her third consecutive year representing Vancouver Island, having previously won a silver medal nationally in 2011. The adsorption materials Kleu used and her exact design remain under lock and key. Kleu and Nigh are currently in the process of patenting the clean-up technology. Once that is complete, they’ll be looking for financial backing to manufacture and market the pads. Kleu isn’t looking to make money off the product – all she wants to do in life is provide solutions that make life better for those around her. “Even if I get nothing out of it, that’s fine. I just want it to be available. I want something available to marinas to use so there’s a method (to clean up oil spills) which is cheap and actually works,” she said. “I like helping people. And I feel like that’s my passion.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Vicki Kleu, a Grade 11 student at Lambrick Park secondary in Saanich, holds a beaker of used oil as an example of the type of material her biodegradable oil spill pad can soak up.
The Camelot
455 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC 250-384-3336 Independent Retirement Living with Supportive Services
“Have you heard?” PREMIUM SUITES AVAILABLE
• Bright & spacious • 1 & 2 bed suites (800-925 sq ft) • 2 blocks from the Inner Harbour in James Bay • Great service package & more
EN
DI
SC
I OR
OU
Licensed Strata Property Manager
THUNDERBIRD INSURANCE BROKERS LTD.
S
T
S
“Our Family Serving Your Family since 1974”
N
250-385-9795
FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION
1032 Yates St., Victoria, B.C.
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM • OPEN SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call today for a personal tour (250) 384-3336
www.thunderbirdinsurance.com
Simple Tests That May Save Your Life! 4 out of 5 stroke victims have no apparent symptoms. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive about your health and take advantage of this advanced ultrasound technology to see if you have any immediate or long term risks.
Get all 5 screenings for just $498 00
ECHOCARDIOGRAM (HEART SCREENING) CAROTID ARTERY / STROKE SCREENING ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM (AAA) SCREENING PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (P.A.D) SCREENING ARTERIAL STIFFNESS SCREENING
By appointment only - Call 1-888-602-8378
May 10th Comfort Inn & Conference Centre
3020 Blanshard Street Victoria,BC
A6 • www.vicnews.com
VICTORIANEWS
EDITORIAL
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
NEWS
Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Don Descoteau Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director
The Victoria News is published by Black Press Ltd. | 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 | Phone: 250-381-3484 • Fax: 250-386-2624 • Web: www.vicnews.com
OUR VIEW
Don’t put stock in TV debate Televised political debates in B.C. serve a few purposes. Viewers can see how party leaders engage in spirited discussion, how sincere they seem, how well they know the issues and how party policy relates to those issues. But anyone can click on a political party website to find policy statements, and reams of information can be found on news sites that offer a sense of where individuals stand on certain issues. In essence, then, the TV debate is primarily a chance for leaders to stand before the cameras, without their respective entourages, and prove they deserve to lead the province. Or, in the case of the Greens and Conservatives, that their party deserves your vote. The sad fact is, if one turned off the picture and only listened to the sound portion of Monday’s highly scripted, made-for-TV debate, it could have been mistaken for question period in the B.C. legislature. Frontrunners Christy Clark of the Liberals and Adrian Dix of the NDP frequently spoke over each other’s answers, and on several occasions avoided responding directly to public questions, if at all, choosing instead to repeat party slogans. While both provided moments of calm clarity in the debate, the leaders with no chance of forming government – Jane Sterk of the Green Party and John Cummins of the Conservatives – were merely spectators to the main verbal jousting between the others. Largely absent from debate around the overarching themes of “growing B.C.’s economy” (Clark) and “telling people how we’re going to pay for programs” (Dix) was talk of B.C.’s longtime top voter priorities – health care and education. They may not be the topics du jour for the leaders or their parties, but funding those areas remains a huge challenge and will affect all taxpayers. The bickering-filled program came off more as cheesy reality TV than meaningful discussion about our province’s future. While the debate likely failed to inspire fence-sitters to get out and vote May 14, there are thankfully still opportunities before election day to learn where candidates and their parties stand. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
2009 WINNER
UVic biomedical engineers training for key medical roles To address this need, the Doctors are normally the first University of Victoria began people to come to mind when offering undergraduate degrees in someone mentions a hospital. biomedical engineering However, if you stop to last fall. The program think about the devices is the first of its kind present in hospitals, in Western Canada, as including heart monitors, most schools only offer electric thermometers the ability to obtain a and implantable hip biomedical option as part replacements, the of another engineering influence of engineers degree program. becomes readily apparent. Not only does the With the rising costs of University of Victoria health care, the demand offer students the ability for biomedical engineers Stephanie to obtain a biomedical in designing and Willerth engineering degree, implementing novel and students can major in innovative approaches Guest column mechanical or electrical to medical devices has engineering and complete grown significantly. the biomedical option by taking In 2011, the New York Times appropriate courses. The biomed declared biomedical engineering to program has been a huge success, be the most in-demand job for the following decade. This phenomenon with our initial class of 23 highly begs the questions: Could engineers enthusiastic students making it the second-most popular choice among one day replace doctors in the engineering majors. health-care system? One of the defining The most likely answer to this characteristics of the program is a question is no – doctors must work unique two-course sequence that in collaboration with engineers analyzes cells and organ systems to achieve improved outcomes from an engineering perspective. in health care. However, these UVic is the only university in engineers will need specialized training to understand the language Canada to offer such quantitative physiology courses. and challenges associated in The students will also take working with patients to improve an engineering design course, care.
specifically focused on medical device design and taught by Nick Dechev, whose own research program focuses on producing prosthetic hands. UVic has 19 engineering faculty involved with biomedical engineering-related research projects that are prime candidates for collaboration with doctors. These areas include biophotonics, biomechanics, tissue engineering, the analysis of medical images and medical device design. Additionally, our program takes advantage of local expertise at the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Starfish Medical, a local start-up company that originated out of the University of Victoria. Biomed students also participate in four co-operative education work term placements. Our degree program prepares students for a number of postgraduate options, including working in the medical industry, attending medical school or pursuing further graduate education in biomedical engineering. Dr. Stephanie Willerth is founding co-ordinator of the undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program, in the medical sciences division of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria.
‘Biomedical engineering was declared the most in-demand job for this decade.’
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A7
LETTERS B.C. gang police scratching surface Re: Anti-gang police publish first community report (vicnews.com) With the B.C. Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s “Go Public” campaign, I breathed a sigh of frustration. Over the last six years there has been a steady increase in gang activities, contrary to the “successes” tooted by the integrated team. And with each bust there is a corresponding rise in the numbers of emerging organized crime groups in the province. The performance and effectiveness of this agency and its partner members also has declined, and alarmingly so, as far as public security is concerned. When I read the limited, but nonetheless colourful explanation of this new idea, I can barely keep my breakfast down. I fail to see just how this taskforce is actually going to stop drive-by shootings.
There is evidence that the intelligence gathering is flawed, and how we don’t deal with the root causes in our community, choosing to throw money at policing instead. The unit is now out to capture a bigger public profile, but so far has removed a drop in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Kathryn Perry Victoria
Cartoonist off mark on candidate ’toon Usually I enjoy your cartoons, but last Friday’s political cartoon crosses a line. The last I heard, it was the leader of the B.C. Conservatives who had a problem with some of his candidates, not NDP leader Adrian Dix. Hence the cartoon makes no sense. The only thing it does is to increase my dislike of your editorial judgment. Mikkel Schau Saanich
Letters to the Editor
The News welcomes opinions and comments. Letters should discuss issues and stories covered in the News and be 300 words or less. The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity. ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Victoria News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4 ■ Fax: 250-386-2624 ■ Email: editor@vicnews.com
Don Denton/News staff
Look out below A paraglider, taking advantage of the winds along the Dallas Road cliffs recently, pops up and has a look at passing dog walkers on the pathway on a blustery spring afternoon.
OPINION Voters should push for the predictable in their premier Sales Tax. “Ridiculous idea that In real life, people often link we’re going to raise the sales tax,” predictability to dullness. “You’re Selinger spat. “It’s total nonsense. so predictable,” we might snipe. Everybody knows “Why don’t you that.” surprise me?” Two years later, he But in leadership, announced an increase predictability is a from 7 to 8 per cent; strong suit. Erratic, flipa flip-flop rightfully flopping leaders breach causing a firestorm the trust of taxpayers of controversy in and should cause all of Manitoba. us concern, regardless Voters want to of political stripe. know where their British Columbians potential leaders stand saw this first-hand when Gordon Campbell Jordan Bateman before they have to Guest column walk into a polling brought in the station and put a tick Harmonized Sales Tax. next to a party’s name. While Campbell and the B.C. Liberals it’s impossible for anyone to had ruled out an HST during the fully anticipate and articulate 2009 election. We know how that every possible challenge and turned out. scenario ahead of a four-year Manitobans are watching the term in office, taxpayers want a same movie right now. Before predictable pattern set out. the last election, NDP Premier How would a premier Greg Selinger said, flat-out, that deal with plunging resource he wouldn’t raise the Provincial
revenues? What would happen if a crime wave or a natural disaster struck? What would the premier do if unemployment jumped or a Crown Corporation malfunctioned? Taxpayers need to see a predictable pattern of leadership to know. NDP leader Adrian Dix knows the cornerstone issue for many voters in this campaign is trust. “We will say what we’re going to do, and we will say how we will pay for it,” he said in the televised leaders’ debate April 29. That’s what makes two recent Dix announcements so concerning; he is shifting longheld positions seemingly on a whim. During the spring budget debate, Dix and his NDP team criticized the sale of government assets. “It’s important that we not do something as foolhardy as sell the long-term interests of the province out for the short-term interests of the governing party,”
he said at the time. That comment would have led most taxpayers to predict that Dix opposed asset sales. No wonder his announcement last week that he would like to sell off B.C. Place Stadium came as such a shock. Daryl Walker of the B.C. Government Employees Union was stunned by Dix’s plan. “I guess the fact that they’re simply looking at it, and that there will be an opportunity to have input into it gives us a little more solace, but certainly we’re concerned about the rights of our members,” Walker said. Dix is right to change his tune on this one: if B.C. Place was sold, taxpayers would be far better off; we don’t pay taxes in order to be in the stadium business (or liquor or car insurance or a few other things for that matter). Still, it’s a quick jump away from his longstanding philosophy. The second flip-flop was just
as unpredictable. After months of saying he wouldn’t make any decisions on the Kinder Morgan pipeline until they filed an application, he essentially ruled it out on Earth Day. “I think as a matter of principle, you should actually see what the application is before you address it,” he said on April 11. On April 22, he all but killed it. Political leaders should be able to change their mind as circumstances change, but nothing had changed about asset sales or Kinder Morgan. Is this lack of predictability a harbinger that British Columbians are about to elect another Greg Selinger? With a double-digit lead in the polls, Dix has a clear path to the premier’s office. That seems an easy prediction, unlike his actions of the past few weeks. Jordan Bateman is executive director of the CanadianTaxpayers’ Federation.
A8 • www.vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
NEWS
Social media experts, newbies flock to Victoria Attendees of three-day ‘camp’ learn best ways to get messages out there Daniel Palmer News staff
Businesses need to be social-media savvy in order to avoid becoming obsolete. That’s the advice from organizer Chris Burdge to the hundreds expected to attend the fourth annual Social Media Camp, starting Monday (May 6) at the Victoria Conference Centre. The three-day event attracts online gurus, and curious business owners from across Canada who hope to learn just what makes online platforms so powerful. “When we first put on the event we really didn’t know what to expect,” said
Burdge, camp co-founder and owner of social media consulting firm bWest Interactive. It turned out the local appetite to learn more was strong, as more than 450 people showed up for the initial conference. Burdge expects at least 600 attendees this year. They’ll hear the likes of keynote speaker Mari Smith, who recently ranked fourth on Forbes Magazine’s top 50 social media power influencers, and marketing pro and author C.C. Chapman. “Social Media Camp appeals to a pretty broad audience,” Burdge said. “We created sessions that appeal to different levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. And this year we’ve got sessions directly
targeted to human resources professionals to look at recruiting, hiring and the legal aspects of using social media in the workplace.” The camp also features social media streams for government, small business, non-profit organizations and general marketing. A highlight of the event is the 2013 Social Media Awards, hosted by TV tech geek Steve Dotto on Tuesday night. Among the award categories are excellence in engagement, excellence in customer service and best personal blog. For more information or to buy tickets, visit socialmediacamp.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com
continuing studies
UNEMPLOYED AND NOT AN EI CLIENT OR EMPLOYED BUT LOW-SKILLED? TAKE CHARGE AT NO CHARGE! LEARN NEW SKILLS AT CONTINUING STUDIES, ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY. TAKE THE APPLIED AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE WITH CAREER EXPLORATION SUPPORT AND COACHING; WITH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA LABOUR MARKET AGREEMENT.
For more information please contact: 250.391.2600 ext. 4521 or 4808 cstudies.royalroads.ca continuing.studies@ royalroads.ca SEATS ARE LIMITED
Social Media Camp co-founder Chris Burdge holds today’s primary messaging device. Charla Huber/ News staff
Lyme awareness boosted A pair of events hosted by Lyme disease awareness advocates next week aim to get information out about the rare and often hard-to-diagnose affliction. A free screening of the film Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme Disease, happens Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Hillside Seniors’ Health Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave. Seating is limited, but reservations can be made by calling 250-370-5641, ext. 2, or emailing WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca and leaving your name, phone number and how many seats you need. On May 11, a rally at the legislature gets underway at 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers include Lyme disease patients who will share their stories. For more information visit LymeVI.ca or CanLyme.com or call Dave at 778-433-1047. Authorized by Financial Agent David Pearce, 250.290.4537
LEADER
Jane Sterk
FOR MLA, VICTORIA-BEACON HILL
FOR MLA, VICTORIABEACON HILL
And the south island Green Party team: Andrew Weaver, GORDON HEAD-OAK BAY Susan Low, ESQUIMALT-ROYAL ROADS Adam Olsen, SAANICH NORTH & ISLANDS
JOIN US IN RAISING DOUGH FOR
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Buy a scone on May 4th & 5th and COBS will donate 50¢ of every scone purchased to
Spencer Malthouse, VICTORIA-SWAN LAKE Branko Mustafovic, SAANICH SOUTH Kerry Davis, COWICHAN VALLEY Carlos Serra, JUAN DE FUCA
H elp us s up p o r t y o uth mento ring b y v is iting y o ur lo ca l b a k er y H AR R IS G R E E N 911 Yates Street | Victoria OAK BAY 2178 Oak Bay Avenue | Victoria S H E LBO U R N E PL A Z A 3639 Shelbourne Street | Victoria ROYAL OAK 4430 West Saanich Road | Saanich M I LL STR E A M V I LL AG E 2401 Millstream Road | Langford W EST S H O R E V I LL AG E 2955 Phipps Road | Langford
B a k e d To d a y. S o l d To d a y. W W W. C O B S B R E A D . C O M
www.vicnews.com • A9
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013
Victoria heritage preservation group’s anniversary marked with awards gala
T D! S LAKENNDAY E WENDS SU5PM o take
Local Market Expert
Microfibre Sofa
Reg: $598. Available in 2 colours.
e t f all c n a ch age o re our t s a L dvant befo ivals a outs r arr r e clea summ new AT
Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress
Champion Microfibre Sofa Reg: $698
8
$49
$398 Microfibre Sofa Reg: $798
$598
$29 Reg
: $4
Reg: $898. Choice of fabrics.
$698
$798
100% Leather Microfibre Sectional Reg: $1298. Available in left-hand Sofa Reg: $1298. Black only. or right-hand facing chaise.
$698 Voted
Best City
$898
1
$898 Follow & Join us for the latest commercials, promotions & monthly flyer!
NEWS VICTORIA
AR YE
th 18
HOME OF • NO DOWN • NO INTEREST • INSTANT FINANCING
Mon-Fri 9-9 • Sat 9-6 • Sun & Hol 12-5 | Furnishing the Island since 1977 | Locally Owned & Operated
715 Finlayson St., Victoria | 250.388.6663| www.doddsfurniture.com
“For a casual workplace look try the loafer trend like the men of GQ.” This stylish Italian loafer will look chic with a cropped neutral trouser and a light-knit v-neck in a solid colour. But Ingledew’s is more than just fashion, they’re about finding your perfect fit. Learn how to avoid sacrificing your comfort for style at ingledews.com
Vassilena Johns Style Consultant
98
Lowest 8 Canada Price in Advert Ever ised!
Sofa- Made in BC!
Microfibre Recliner 100% Leather Sofa Reg: $898. Choice of 2 colours. Sofa Reg: $1198
2012
1933 Oak Bay Avenue 250-592-4422
NO down, NO interest, & NO payments! OAC
Twin, double, or queen. Tight top
of the
www.jimbailey.ca
ONE YEAR
SALE E
For 40 years, the Hallmark Heritage Society has kept its finger on the heritage pulse of Greater Victoria. The non-profit preservation organization, which marked its official birthday on April 18, has a year of celebrations in store, including its annual gala awards event May 7 at St. Ann’s Academy. The event, which began as a simple ceremony at a private residence, is now a significant recognition of people who have gone above and beyond to preserve, conserve and promote built heritage in the region. The evening begins with the presentation of municipal designan The Hallmark tion plaques to propHeritage Society erty owners in the Capinvites the public to ital Regional District its 40th anniversary and will be followed gala event May 7 at with the awarding of St. Ann’s Academy, certificates in several 835 Humboldt St. specific categories. To reserve seats, The free gala is open email office@ to the public and gets hallmarksociety.ca or underway at 7:30 p.m. call 250-382-4755. at St. Ann’s. It will be followed by a reception in the St. Ann’s Academy Interpretive Centre. The society will present public displays and neighbourhood events this summer, as a way of bringing the message of heritage preservation to the public. Members will be on hand today (May 3) during the South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair at the Royal B.C. Museum. Local students will have their heritage-related displays up for viewing from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Clifford Carl Hall adjacent to the main lobby. For more information on the society, please visit hallmarksociety.ca or call the office at 240-3824755. editor@vicnews.com
Check it out
RED
Don’t pay for
A10 • www.vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
THE ARTS the
mountain
Artist to be featured at Chateau Lake Louise Travis Paterson News staff
Six years into her retirement, it’s starting all over again for Phillipa Hudson. The retiree, if you can call her that, has switched gears as the former owner and operator of Mineral World and Scratch Patch in Sidney, and is now a commissioned painter, currently under contract to one of the world’s leading interior designers for hotels. Hudson is finishing the third of a threepainting project, all of which measure fivefoot-six-inches by eight-feet, and will hang over the registration desks at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park later this month. “It was a huge excitement but also a lot
David Blackwood
of anxiety, as I hadn’t been commissioned before and I have always painted on 24 by 30-inch paintings,” Hudson said. “I put all my creative energy into jewelry and the store for 14 years. I always knew I would paint when I got the chance, and now I love it,” Hudson said. Her paintings, which can be seen online at phillipahudson. com, are gaining notice and income, which is not what she expected from the hobby venture. A collection of Hudson’s work, including the original two by three-foot proofs of the three paintings going to the Fairmont at Lake Louise, will be on display at the Eclectic Gallery in Oak Bay, May 6 to June 15. Hudson will be on hand Thursday night (May 9), from 7 to 9 p.m. U.S.A.-based Hirsch Bedner Travis Paterson/News staff Associates is leading the Phillipa Hudson is producing three eight-feet wide remodelling of the reception paintings to hang in the newly renovated reception area at the Fairmont Chateau. area of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff It was HBA which pursued National Park. Hudson when they saw wanted something with vibrant colours images of her West Coast and that fit with their colour scheme.” Rocky Mountain scenes. Initially, Hudson forwarded six creations “HBA were cruising the Internet for for HBA’s approval, all on two by threeartists who paint mountains, looking for foot canvases, of which HBA chose three. a particular style,” Hudson said. “They
SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH
AT THE PARKSIDE VICTORIA RESORT & SPA
Trip for 2 to Vegas! Included in both ticket options
$2,000 in Cash Prizes!
Casino $100 $3,000 in Prizes!
Grand Prize Draw Trip for 2 anywhere Westjet flys! 100% of net proceeds goes to BC Children’s Hospital For tickets visit www.bcchfvictoria.com
BC’S EYEWEAR HEADQUARTERS!
YOU CHOOSE!
E E R F
ION T P I R C S E R P SES
SUNGLAS
TE PAIR OF COMPLE E S A H C R U WITH P
PICK WHICH SALE WORKS BEST FOR YOU! SOME RESTICTIONS APPLY
COMPLETE PAIR
FREE EYEG LASS CLEA NER
patricia wade design
FOR LIFE!
OPTOMETRIST BOOK YOUR EYE EXAM TODAY!
“BC’s Eyewear Headquarters”
ONE HOUR OPTICAL
100
$
I S ION S
Presenting Sponsor:
OR
OFF
Horse Race Pool
Then each of the three had to be recreated three times, in similar but slightly different form, until the final selections were made. All are of prominent landscapes from the region: Lake McArthur in Yoho National Park, Mount Rundle in Banff National Park and the Three Sisters above Canmore. Each feature golden fauna from the fall season swaying in the foreground, larch trees, aspens and marshes. “Adjusting to the size of the canvas was easier than I thought it would be,” Hudson said. “Though I did think I was going to be painting them in the garage.” Gracefully, HBA allowed her to scale the height of the canvases down to fivefeet-six-inches from the original six-feet, because they didn’t fit through her studio door. To bring consistency between the three paintings, Hudson limited herself to 12 colours. “One of the things they wanted was vibrancy and colour, a touch of abstract, not totally realistic.” It’s a considerable jump into being a professional painter as Hudson started as an adult and has only been painting since she sold Mineral World six years ago. She’s had to lay out the massive canvases on the same studio tables of her North Saanich home where she crafted jewelry. “I’ve been mountaineering and hiking for decades and always shooting pictures. It’s those which I use for inspiration and to paint from. This is my retirement. I love it. I hope more can come from it.” sports@vicnews.com
Tillicum Centre Hillside Centre 250.383.6225 250.595.6160
w w w. v i s i o n s o p t i c a l . c o m
Oakley | Maui Jim | Bertelli | Candies | Elasta | Catherine Deneuve | Liz Claiborne | Respec | Urban | Sunoptic & more!
Save the date! Sell out event!
Poker & Casino $200
Join one of Canada’s leading printmakers and most popular artists, David Blackwood, at the Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria as he tells his stories about Newfoundland. The talk starts at 2 p.m. May 4. This exhibition showcases many of his iconic works and includes historical artifacts and archival material from the artist’s own collection. Free with admission.
Guess | Kliik | Fysh | Flexon | EasyClip | Vogue | Gant | Harley | Kate Spade | Superflex | Rayban | Bebe | Carrera
Over
HOT TICKET
NEWS
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A11
MODERN DAY VETERANS
NEED YOUR HELP! FOR A DIGNIFIED FUNERAL AND BURIAL Winnipegbased This Hisses join Bloody Wilma, Clunt & The Scrunts and Stolen Organ Family Band in a punk show May 4. Travis Cole photo
Owl goes punk with This Hisses
W
innipeg post-punk trio This Hisses unleashed its dark and cinematic sophomore album, Anhedonia, on Feb. 5 with critics swooning over lead Julia Ryckman’s pipes. Now, the band is ready to share its new music and raw live performance with audiences across their home country. Recorded in the spring of
2012, Anhedonia is the follow up to the band’s debut album Surf Noir. The album holds a darkly cinematic, yet decidedly rock n’ roll esthetic, inspired by David Lynch and Wim Wenders as much as by The Stooges and Nick Cave. From songs like Blacksmith, with its condensed punk chords, sweetened by crystalline arpeggios, to the dark murder ballad My Love He Shot A Sparrow, the album
is a collection of songs for the jilted, haunted and sentimental. This Hisses gives a powerful live show as commanding as the music itself. This Hisses play May 4 at The Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas St. with Bloody Wilma, Clunt & The Scrunts and Stolen Organ Family Band. Tickets are $10 at the door, go to copperowl.ca for more information. llavin@vicnews.com
ARTS LISTINGS
For over 100 years, the Last Post Fund, a non-profit organization, has ensured that no eligible veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as well as a military gravestone, due to insufficient funds at time of death.
Please make a donation to this worthy cause 1-800-268-0248 | donations@lastpostfund.ca established 1909 • Registered charity No 11900 9181 RR0002
Go to acificpaintcentres.com www.p
Spring Sale 25
%
May 6-11, 2013
OFF
Exterior Latex
Interior Latex
• Regal Select High Build Exterior Paint 00 Sale Price $
• Regal Select Latex Ultimate, Eggshell, Pearl & Semi-gloss 00 Sale Price $
48
51
Reg. $69
• Ultra Flat Ceiling Latex 00 Sale Price $
41
Exterior Stain
Deck/Siding Semi-Transparent Semi-solid & Solid 00 Sale Price $
Reg. $55
•
42
Interior/Exterior
Reg. $56
• Aqua Lock Plus Primer Super Adhesive 100% Acrylic 00 Sale Price $
31
Reg. $42
IN BRIEF
Cycle tour raises mental health awareness
Hillary Werthmann committed suicide 10 years ago, at the age of 20. On Wednesday, her father, Bill Werthmann, will head out on a cycle across Canada to raise awareness of mental health. The trip, which is planned to wrap up in St. John’s, N.L. on July 13, will see Werthmann and two friends commemorate Hillary as they spark conversation around depression, sui-
Reg. $65
cide and youth mental health issues. Werthmann will get a rousing send-off on Tuesday, May 7 at the Alix Goolden Hall, as local musical acts West My Friend, Rosie June, Rick Scott, Valdy and Roy Forbes deliver a musical bon voyage. Tickets for the show are $28 advance, $35 door and are available at the Royal MacPherson box office or Lyle’s Place. The money raised by the concert will go towards local mental health-related organizations, such as suicide preven-
tion-focused Need 2, which is co-presenting the show.
Crystal Singers shine in concert
Crystal Singers present CSTL Live featuring music from the 1960s, Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St Aidan’s United Church, 3703 Saint Aidan’s St. Tickets are $15, $10 seniors (65+) and children (6 to 12); kids five and under are free. Refreshments are included. Call 250-727-3538 for ticket information.
Pacific Paint & Wallpaper
Pacific Paint Centres
www.pacificpaintcentres.com
109 - 2455 Millstream Ave. 250-391-4770
1031 Hillside Ave. 250-381-5254
2065b Keating X Rd. 250-652-4274
Pacific Paints West
There’s more online For more stories and web exclusives visit vicnews.com
Unacceptable. How did you sleep last night? Ask your MLA Candidates what they will do to end homelessness. Tweet #unacceptableyyj to @homeforhope and go to our Facebook page to spread the word and end homelessness in our community.
@homeforhope
facebook.com/homeforhope
victoriahomelessness.ca
A12 • www.vicnews.com
How to reach us
Travis Paterson 250-480-3279 sports@vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
SPORTS
NEWS
Tires
Putting the Rams on track
Velox rugby seek promotion
Captain a rally point for booming Rams team
Saturday a triple header
Travis Paterson
Travis Paterson
News staff
News staff
Caleigh Bachop is the captain, a leader and one of the reasons the Mount Douglas Rams track and field team has blown up to 85 members this year. The team isn’t just big, it also stars a large number of contenders in many of the events, including the throwing events, which the Rams’ have struggled with in years past. The Rams are chipping away at Oak Bay High’s monopoly of the Lower Island and Island track and field championships. But Bachop just wants to see her team do its best and draw another 85 athletes out next year, when the Grade 12 student will be in her first year the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on the leadership-based Morehead-Cain Scholarship program. “(Mount Doug’s) goal for track is just maximum participation,” Bachop said. “If everyone comes out and runs their horses off, I’ll be so proud. The momentum is building, if we aim for that title the program will keep going.” Bachop’s specialty is the 800-metre though she’s also an accomplished crosscountry and 1,500m runner too. The 800m is in her blood, so to speak. Her dad, Steve, ran the 1,500m and 800m for the UVic Vikings. Her mom, Cindy, ran the 1,500m and 800m at the University of Alberta. “Getting Mount Doug’s team this big has been a group effort between coach Al Niezen and sponsor teachers,” Bachop said. “We have 12 coaches, a lot of them alumni who’ve come back, and for a team of 85 athletes that’s awesome. Students are coming in who haven’t done any events and there’s a coach for each. Bachop believes the variety of options boosts the numbers.” “About 70 of the track and field athletes show up regularly for training,” Niezen said. “Bachop has been really trying to inspire the team to new heights. She’s talked to the team and is trying to install a positive work ethic, and to try new events.” The Rams are trying to gain points for the Island championship but Niezen is
The Velox Valhallians are on the precipice of returning to the province’s top rugby competition, the CDI Premier League. The Valhallians topped the Nanaimo Hornets 46-20 at home on Saturday to win the Cowichan Cup, Tier 2 Island championship. The Valhallians host the Tier 2 provincial semifinal on Saturday, 3 p.m., against Abbotsford. The winner advances to the B.C. final and a chance at promotion to the eight-team CDI Premier League. “When you look at the club’s history we’ve never won a (men’s) B.C. final,” said first year men’s coach Aaron Frisby. The former Velox premier player coached the Velox Valkyries to the B.C. women’s championship last year. “It’s a big ask but it’s expected of us. When you’re not playing premier rugby the support falls off. It’s hard to get premier quality players when you’re not in the CDI Premier League.” Abbotsford is 11-4-1 in Tier 2 Mainland play this season after being relegated with just one win in 14 CDI matches last season. Velox was relegated in 2011 and has toiled in Tier 2 the past two seasons in the confusingly named Okanagan Brewery League 1. This year Velox played in the Island’s Tier 2 equivalent Cowichan Cup. Velox also played two exhibition games against premier sides, losing to Capilano 19-10 and the Castaway Wanderers 32-12. “Obviously the exhibition scores are not far off, certainly nowhere near some of the lopsided premier scores of late,” Frisby pointed out. The key is getting premier quality players and national level players. Once the door opens, more will follow. Across town, the James Bay and Castaway Wanderers have both benefitted by bringing in national team players who are here training with Rugby Canada. Velox hasn’t had a sniff of Rugby Canada carded players the past three years despite fielding several in the past. “We’re looking at other options, including UVic, which we believe has a lot of premierquality players that don’t get identified because the program is so deep.” Saturday (May 4) is a triple header for Velox men’s rugby as they host a Div. 3 semifinal vs. the Brit Lions at 11:30 a.m. At 1:15 p.m. Velox faces Abbotsford in the Okanagan Brewery League 2 semifinal. sports@vicnews.com
Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Mount Douglas secondary student Caleigh Bachop is the captain of the burgeoning Rams high school track and field team. The Rams train at UVic’s Centennial Stadium three times a week and compete on Wednesdays. 1,500m with a new unsure if the team time of 4:03.04. is ready to dethrone “If everyone comes out to He’s also chasing Oak Bay. the 800m record, “It kind of depends (Lower Islands), I’ll be so proud.” – Caleigh Bachop just three seconds on how many athback of Brendan letes show up and Restall’s (Oak Bay how they do. If we get the big turnout, we can get those points.” High) 1:55.94. More than anything, Bachop wants to Helping the case are top-ranked elites such as Bachop, who is gunning for a see the team stay as big as it is after she’s gone, and so is working to develop social podium finish in two events. Another star in the making is Grade 10 side of it with a focus on team building. “We’ve had a bowling night and took Sam Willett, who is having success throwing the javelin, discus and particularly the a team road trip to a meet in Vancouver with some decent numbers, but we’ve hammer. “Willet is already up there with senior still never had all 85 athletes out. That is boys this year in the hammer, first so far the goal,” she said. The Lower Island track and field chamin the standings, and is first in the javelin pionships are at UVic on Wednesday. The junior standings,” Niezen said. Grade 12 Thomas Getty recently broke Island championships are May 15 and 16. sports@vicnews.com the boys high school league time for the
- RESTAURANT -
- RESTAURANT -
abcCountry.ca | find us on facebook
abc Victoria - Douglas 2900 Douglas St
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A13
VicSoccer offers players a new option
ANNUAL PUBLIC GENERAL MEETING
Games played at Hampton
Board Chair Lindalee Brougham, on behalf of the Board of Directors, and Geoff Dickson, President and CEO, invite the public to attend the Victoria Airport Authority’s Annual Public General Meeting
Travis Paterson News staff
VicSoccer’s debut as a rec soccer league couldn’t have started on a busier day. The first game was Sunday at 5 p.m., about eight hours after many of the city’s most active residents ran the TC10K. Eighteen players showed up to play the inaugural VicSoccer match at Hampton Park. Not a bad turnout despite the original time being bumped two hours by the Gorge FC women’s provincial B Cup soccer match. “It’s going to take a little time but the word of mouth is getting out there,” said VicSoccer organizer Steve Teska. “The main message we want to spread is that we are not trying to compete or take away from any of the other leagues in the city. We are just giving another option for the players to have a run around.” The next match is Saturday, 3 p.m. at Hampton Park. Signup is online at vicsoccer.ca. “It’s a pretty good response since only a handful of people are promoting it around the city so far,” Teska said. The soccer fanatic is willing to roll with the punches that come with getting a league off the ground, especially one that’s a bit outside the box compared to what the city is used to. “It’s a new concept,” Teska said. “The way it works is there’s no official teams in VicSoccer. Players are competing for themselves and everyone else.” When you sign up you choose a side, possibly with your friend, for example, and your position, which is on a first-come-first-serve basis. “You show up, get your jersey, take your position and you go from there. It’s amazing to see how well the people gel and come together. It’s very interactive and social.” Though it’s new in Victoria the league is based on a proven model, KWSoccer, in Teska’s hometown of Kitchener-Waterloo.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Thursday, May 9, 2013 Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney (southeast corner of Beacon Avenue and Pat Bay Highway)
Public Comments and Questions Welcome Enquiries: (250) 953-7501 Travis Paterson/News staff
VicSoccer organizer Steve Teska, a former Victoria Highlanders employee, sees a market for a flexible but competitive soccer league in Victoria. “KWSoccer is successfully entering its fourth year with over 2,000 followers, which is about five percent of the soccer community in KitchenerWaterloo,” Teska said. “It takes a while but people come to understand it. Stats are kept online, and prizes go to the top point getters, etc. We are competitive, but it’s a completely new concept and the players learn that.” All 11-a-side matches are officiated as are most nine-a-side matches. Teska plans to host games big and small. “In three years there’s been zero cards issued, not a suspension or ejection, no fights or anything. It’s a respect thing. We know we’re not out to win the World Cup.” VicSoccer is for players 16-and-over and Teska is hoping to add women’s and masters age games, run year-round, and expand to other fields. “With registrants interacting through social media we can do so much. The league is about flexbility. Prices vary but they’re quite reasonable and we provide a true soccer experience.” sports@vicnews.com
Ronald A. Postings, R.D. Robin Postings, R.D.
BROWSE THE
{
FLYER
{ And many more money saving deals in our flyer section. NOW AT
• Full & Partial Dentures • Denture Over Implants • Relines & Repairs
®
• All Dental Plans Accepted • No Referral Necessary • New Patients Welcome
2 Locations to Serve You FREE Consultations
250-383-7227
Just a few of our Featured Advertisers:
if No Answer call 250-656-0883
The Denture Clinic 3937 Quadra St, Victoria (2 blocks S of McKenzie Ave)
your source for FREE coupons
Sign up for free e-Offers and get the inside scoop on the best flyer deals!
@
250-655-7009
if No Answer call 250-656-0883
The Denture Clinic #3 – 2227 James White Blvd, Sidney (behind Thrifty Foods)
There’s more online For more stories and web exclusives visit vicnews.com
www.vicnews.com
A14 •www.vicnews.com www.vicnews.com
Fri, May 3,2013 2013, Victoria NEWS News Friday, May 3, - VICTORIA
Your community. Your classifieds.
250.388.3535
$2997 plus tax
fax 250.388-0202 email classified@vicnews.com
SELL YOUR STUFF! Private Party Merchandise Ad 1" PHOTO + 5 LINES
BONUS! We will upload your ad to
Choose any: Black Press Community Newspapers!
3
FREE!
(99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks! Add any other Greater Victoria paper for only $9.99 each +tax
Ask us for more info.
SOOKENEWS MIRROR
6ICTORIAĂĽ .EWS $EADLINES 7EDNESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET -ONDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET &RIDAYx xAM &RIDAYĂĽ%DITION 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx xAM -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ).ĂĽ /2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ!00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x!../5.#%-%.43 42!6%,x #(),$2%.x%-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%
!'2%%-%.4
)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx ORx #LASSIÙEDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHTx CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIÙED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OFx THEx #LASSIÙEDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx EDITION BCCLASSIÙED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIÙED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THEx CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL
$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.
!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIÙEDx BYx Ax BONAx ÙDEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED
#/092)'(4
#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIÙED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORMx WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINEDx INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW
!DVERTISEĂĽACROSSĂĽ 6ANCOUVERĂĽ)SLANDĂĽ INĂĽTHEĂĽ ĂĽBEST READĂĽCOMMUNITYĂĽ NEWSPAPERS /.ĂĽ4(%ĂĽ7%"
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN MEMORIAM
LEGALS
MAY 11, 2013 The GVHPA (Greater Victoria Horseshoe pitching Association est. 1935) will be having a MEMORIAL DEDICATION FOR PAST MEMBERS. We are seeking contact information on past members, or their families to attend this event. If you are or know someone who should be there, please call Sam at 250-727-7879 for more info. or email us at Sam@fishability.biz or our website www.GVHPA.org
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS
PSYCHIC CIRCLE SPRING FAIR * PALM * TAROT * ESP THE BAY CENTRE
May 6 thru to May 12 VICTORIA’S ETHICAL Trade Market - Green, Local & Fair Trade gifts, just in time for Mother’s Day! May 11, 10-3 Fernwood CommCentre 1240 Gladstone Ave. www.thedidisociety.org
INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides complaint resolution services for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory
LEGALS In accordance with the Warehouse Lien Act, Westshore Towing Ltd, will sell the following: • 1996 Chrysler\Windsor VIN#CL23G69216353, Registered to Patricia Amanda Patrick. • 1990 Nissan Sentra VIN#JN1GB24SLU200628
Registered to Gaetano Gioachino Verona. The sale will take place at 1247 Parkdale Avenue, Victoria, BC on May 17, 2013. For offers and info call 250-474-7376.
#,!33)&)%$3Ă–7/2+
Ă–Ă– UP QMBDF ZPVS BE UPEBZ
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of RUTH ANDERSON JOHNSTON, also known as RUTH GORING JOHNSTON, Deceased Date of Death: February 8, 2013. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ruth Anderson Johnston, also known as Ruth Goring Johnston, late of 3690 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executors at 2nd Floor, 1225 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V9W 2E6, on or before June 12, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors has notice. Kathleen Mary McMulling and BMO Trust Company, Executors By their Solicitors: Jones Emery Hargreaves Swan
LOST AND FOUND LOST: DOWNTOWN area, white plastic bag with personal notebook/papers. Please call 250-208-4211. LOST SET of keys with red heart Ross Bay Cementry Fairfield plaza. If found please call (250)478-8404.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Independent dist. req. F/T P/T International co. Not MLM High Income www.profitcode.biz MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634. PROFITABLE COFFEE SHOP for sale Victoria $149,000 250-920-5170 mkowalewich@gmail.com DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
DRIVERS WANTED:
Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1923 today for an interview.
MMAP REGISTERED. Medical grower has secured grow site to share. Gorge area. Police check and references required by responsible grower. (250)589-5675.
Kids & Company
is opening a new state of the art child care facility in Langford, BC. We are seeking an experienced
Site Director with ECE and Infant Toddler CertiďŹ cation. Flexible shifts, extended benefits, annual training, opportunity for advancement. Come join our national child care organization and help us grow. Please e-mail your resume to:
careers@kidsandcompany.ca
or Fax to:
(905) 771-1173
www.kidsandcompany.ca
LOVE TO TEACH? LOVE TO DRIVE? LOOKING TO GET BACK INTO THE WORK FORCE? DriveWise is looking for responsible F/T or P/T Instructors to teach driving. Must have 5 years driving experience and enjoy working with people. Please attend in person May 7, 8, 9, 10, between 10am-3pm at #106-3550 Saanich Rd. MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
PERSONAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FRIENDLY FRANK 3 NEW hanging flower pots, 10� good quality, beige, $15/all. 250-383-5390. PHILASHAVE ELECTRIC Razor, used once, $25. Call (250)595-8464.
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders • Hand Buckers • Grader Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
WAREHOUSE/FACTORY PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.
PERSONAL SERVICES
SOFA AND love seat (floral), in good condition, $80 obo. Call (250)652-0549.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE: SWIVEL rocker, clean & comfortable. Britannica 1989 encyclopedias. (250)652-4621
MEADOW PRO Respiratory care unit with Concentrator & Patient instructions. $2500. (250)478-3769.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?
Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks!
Cash same day, local office.
www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399
Garage Sales
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
An initiative of
#ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–ADĂ– ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ–SHEETSĂ– ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES
(03/2<(56
COLWOOD- 3383 Aloha Ave, Sat, May 4, 9-3pm. Vintage clothing, toys, freezer, brass beds, sm fridge+ more.
*HW XS WR LQ ZDJH VXEVLG\ ZKLOH HPSOR\LQJ DQ H[SHULHQFHG ZRUNHU
FERNWOOD Plant sale. Fri., Sat 8-4pm. Tomato, Fushia, dahlia tubers, geraniums, perennials. 2335 Shakespeare St
Call 250-388-7350 or email david.burton@ethoscmg.com
OAK BAY, 1970 Lulie St., Sat, May. 4th, 8:30am-12pm. Too many items to list. No earlies!
INVITE THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD to your garage sale
Call 250-388-3535 www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com
GARAGE SALES
VICTORIA NEWSFri, - Friday, 3, 2013 Victoria News May May 3, 2013
www.vicnews.com A15 www.vicnews.com •A15
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
FURNITURE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FOR SALE BY OWNER
APARTMENT/CONDO
AUTO FINANCING
CONSTRUCTION TOOLSHilti Makita, Ridgid, Bostitch and more. Call (250)479-3950. CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; furniture, picture framing. Built in or mobile furniture at reasonable prices. Call (250)812-8646. DIGITAL CANNON camera, used once. Evolution Walker, used 1 month never put outside, fold up basket. Steno chair. Call (250)380-4092.
COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.
GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Pl) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. $519,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. MLS #321255. 250-514-3286.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
TOOLS
PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
GRANT MANOR Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo
HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
To view call 250-642-1900
REAL ESTATE
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES
$50 to $1000
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans
FREE TOW AWAY
250-686-3933 SPORTS & IMPORTS
RENTALS
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
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.
MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!
GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $555,000. (250)656-1056.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
2 BR Esquimalt , no dogs, refs. $900 incl. 250-380-7101. COLWOOD- 2 level, 1 bdrm. 5 appls. $900. inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700. 2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
Local news. Local shopping. Your local paper. Read the Victoria News
GLANFORD. 2-BDRM, 1100 sq.ft. bright/quiet. Reno’d kitch & bdrm, 8’ closet. W/D, full bath, storage, priv entr, 25x30 yrd, near bus & amens. N/S, N/P. $980. heat, h/w, hydro/ net incld. Refs. 250-704-0197.
Located at Maple Bay Marina, by appointment only. info@bcfloathomeforsale.com www.bcfloathomeforsale.com
GLEN LAKE- newly reno’d, close to bus, trails, shopping, utils incld, shared W/D. $850. N/S. Pet? (250)216-4291.
.Cordon Place 1550 Richmond Ave. Victoria. 1 & 2 Bdrm in well maint’d building. Call 250-598-6774.
PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1000 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail immed. Call (250)881-2283.
Watch for our Auto Section
TRUCKS & VANS
THE NICEST OCEANFRONT PARK 1 BDRM- $850. Heat, hot water included. New kitchen/bathroom. No smoking! (250) 388-4943 or (250) 813-2134 ESQUIMALT- LRG 2 bdrm, $950 *1/2 month free*, W/D. 55+. NS/NP. (250)385-7256. SOOKE- TOP floor corner, ocean front 2 bdrm condo. Fresh paint, clean, new kitchen floor. NS/NP. $795 mo. Call Cornelia 250-391-8484.
SIDNEY, Greenglade area. Avail. now! Bright, newly reno’d 2 bdrm, W/D, storage, parking. NS/NP. 1 yr lease. $900. + utils. (778)426-4556.
SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY, bright 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Gas F/P, D/W, own lndry, large deck & yard. NS/NP $1500. (250)589-9997.
TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
InMotion Driver Ed Tips Every Friday
SIDNEY- (CLOSE to downtown, beach access) 1 bdrm newly reno’d, shared W/D, lrg fenced yrd+ patio, on bus route. Pet? $850. inclusive. Call (250)514-2533.
DUNSMUIR HOUSE
WATER VIEW FROM EVERY WINDOW; Must see 2 year old Westhills home in pristine condition. 2261 sq’ 4 bdrm, 4 baths incl. custom master ensuite with 6’ whirlpool tub. Legal 1 bdrm. suite with sep. entrance incl. W/D; Many extras. everything still under warranty. OPEN HOUSE Friday. Sat & Sunday 12.30 - 4pm for more info.call 778-433-1767 or go to propertyguys.com ID#192352------ 3042 Waterview Close
Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
DEEP COVE lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-656-1312
Only $191,600
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes
2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty! 56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb.
SUITES, LOWER
COLWOOD- REFURBISHED 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $900 inclds utils. June 1. Call 250-3919923 after 12 noon.
Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)
(250)732-6260
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.
GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.
COLWOOD- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, $1100 incls utils, D/W, shared lndry, A/C, int hookup, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. 250-391-7915.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.
For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing CARS
Call: 1-250-616-9053
DRYWALL TOOLS- texture machine, open to offers. (250)478-8921.
TOP CASH PAID
$$$ 250-885-1427 $$$
www.webuyhomesbc.com MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654
AUTO SERVICES
Today’s Solution
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA 4x4mint, 65,000 km, 4 doors, automatic. Asking $26,700. Call (250)655-6558.
MARINE BOATS
AR N
2 MICHELIN Tires, (Ice and Snow), 205/55R16, like new, 1 year old, $200 for the pair. Call (250)360-0892.
Unique Building Must see
RIVE D TO G IN
?
LE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Sudoku
ESQUIMALT
$$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ AlSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$
KIDS
FRENCH PROVINCIAL matching chesterfield and chair (green), both in very good condition. Wood and glass coffee table, wooden legs, glass top, in very good condition. Asking $250 for all 3 items. Call (250)592-0304.
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassified.com
250-381-3484 • inmotion@blackpress.ca
In your community newspaper
SERVICE DIRECTORY
A16 • www.vicnews.com A16 www.vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
NEWS Fri, May 3, 2013, Victoria News
#OMPLETEåGUIDEåTOåPROFESSIONALåSERVICESåINåYOURåCOMMUNITY
www.bcclassified.com
250.388.3535
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
FURNITURE REFINISHING
GARDENING
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MOVING & STORAGE
PRESSURE WASHING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
FLOORING SALE
WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
GARDENING
Clean ups, Lawn and Garden Care, Landscaping Projects, Horticultural.
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Aerating, pwr raking, pruning. Weed, moss, blackberry, stump & ivy rmvl. 25yrs exp.
J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677.
250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX
250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CLEANING SERVICES
MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Weeding, Clean-ups, & more. Senior’s discount. Free estimate’s. Mike 250-216-7502.
ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
DRAFTING & DESIGN
250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca
HOME RENOVATION Design for Permit Call Steven- 250. 381.4123.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. THE LANGFORD MANdecks, fences, quality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.
778-678-2524
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
Bryan’s Lawn & Garden Maintenance, Clean-Ups Pruning, Landscaping Pwr Washing, Irrigation 30 Years Experience Best prices Guaranteed
www.kingoffloors.com
1.877.835.6670
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
SMALL JOB RENOVATIONS & HOME REPAIR Phone: (250) 213-5781
YARD ART
Tree, Hedge & Shrub Pruning Lawn Care. 250-888-3224
PAINTING
STUCCO/SIDING
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443
SAFEWAY PAINTING
Kitchen and bathroom Home suites to code Fencing, decks, porches 15% discount for seniors
THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
Commercial/Residential Interior/Exterior
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! www.bcclassified.com
BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
or
NEEDS mine.
WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
WINDOWS
250-652-2255 250-882-2254
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT
NEED REPAIRS?
PLUMBING
Use our community classifieds Service Directory to find an expert in your community
1ST MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $80/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr.
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
TREE SERVICES
GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.
MOVING & STORAGE
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
Peacock Painting
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.
250-217-1233
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
Overnight Delivery in most of BC!
• • • •
SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.
AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben 250-884-6603.
wyldwuud@hotmail.com
Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft
GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca
Over 300 Choices
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747. STRAIGHT Line Pro Moving Services. 15 years exp. “A” rating, insured, WCB, fast efficient, friendly exp crews call 250 883 4229 Low rates.
Written Guarantee Call for details Budget Compliance
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
Call 310.3535
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
Give them power. Give them confidence. Give them control.
GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. All it takes is an hour or so after school Wednesday and Friday. And even better... there are no collections required.
It’s so easy to get started… call
250-360-0817
circulation@vicnews.com circulation@saanichnews.com circulation@goldstreamgazette.com www.vicnews.com www.saanichnews.com www.goldstreamgazette.com
SOOKE NEWS MIRROR
www.vicnews.com • A17 OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013 Page 22 week beginning May 2, 2013 Real Estate Victoria
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday
Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 2 - May 8 edition of Real Estate Victoria
208-1025 Hillside, $229,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Jonas Solberg 250 479-3333
105-225 Belleville, $449,000 Sunday 1-3 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997
pg. 9
pg. 6
Saturday 1-2:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
pg. 11
pg. 9
204-1715 Richmond, $249,900 pg. 8
5 Gorge Rd E, $419,000
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088
pg. 16
pg. 11
pg. 11
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 9
Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100
pg. 26
306-75 Songhees, $698,000 pg. 8
pg. 26
pg. 11
402-2340 Oak Bay, $315,000 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
pg. 12
pg. 9
pg. 5
pg. 6
pg. 10
1903 Chambers St, $425,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
pg. 26
59-14 Erskine Lane
pg. 13
pg. 12
7-126 Hallowell, $399,900 Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091 pg. 9
pg. 17
pg. 13
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
pg. 14
pg. 13
pg. 17
pg. 14
pg. 26
pg. 12
Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662
pg. 13
pg. 25
10500 McDonald Park, $585,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 8
32-7751 E Saanich, $349,000 Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 27
pg. 27
pg. 18
pg. 18
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
pg. 18
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
pg. 19
pg. 19
Wednesday-Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Neil Docherty, 250-478-9600
pg. 5
2680 Deville Rd, $379,900 pg. 15
Sunday 4-5 Fair Realty Chris Dusseault, 250-516-8773
pg. 19
838 Pears Rd., $475,000 pg. 18
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
pg. 20
2588 Legacy Ridge, $474,900 pg. 18
Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Maria Furtado 250 881-3754
pg. 20
4859 Rocky Point, $399,900 pg. 18
9766 Fourth St. Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250-516-1202
pg. 20
207-2732 Matson Rd, $285,900
2410 Prima Vista, $549,900
pg. 8
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
2827 Lake End Rd
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
pg. 19
1177 Deerview Pl, $699,500
2428 Mt St Michael, $549,000
pg. 5
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
2244 Mills Rd, $539,900
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033
pg. 21
1024 Grob Court
9706 Fifth St, $599,900
pg. 26
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-1989
2916 Mt Wells, $439,900
1739 Lopez Pl, $779,000
pg. 14
Lot 1 York Ridge Pl, $325,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Colin Walters, 250-479-3333
pg. 2
101-982 Rattanwood, $319,900
302-9945 Fifth St, $314,900
5178 Rambler Rd., $939,888
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-1989
Saturday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
pg. 6
pg. 14
Lot 1 York Ridge Pl, $325,000
pg. 27
98-7701 Central Saanich, $149,000
Saturday 3-5 Fair Realty Chris Dusseault, 250-516-8773
2-909 Carolwood, $499,900 pg. 14
pg. 27
8930 Tumbo Pl, $1,075,000
4541 Pheasantwood, $899,900
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 26
pg. 14
pg. 18
8655 Forest Park, $699,000
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
7-910 Maltwood Terr, $459,900
4029 Elise
pg. 15
pg. 27
8546 Aldous, $549,900
4901 Sea Ridge, $610,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-5333
Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 14
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033
8-7751 E Saanich, $349,000
Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
2201 Arbutus Cove, $1,349,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250-661-4476
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Giovanna Balaiban, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131
6665 Buena Vista, $624,000
220-1680 Poplar Ave, $166,900
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 15
1380 Oceanspray Dr, $524,900
pg. 14
315-1010 Bristol Rd, $254,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680
3963 Juan De Fuca Terr.
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Mike Lock, 250-384-8124
4058 Raymond St, $439,900
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
15-5187 Cordova Bay, $749,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680
723 Lily Ave, $589,900
Sunday 2:30-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333
pg. 14
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-477-5353
3672-1507 Queensbury, $549,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291
pg. 25
5313 Sunter’s Track, $899,900
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
12-3255 Rutledge, $291,000
317 Bessborough, $795,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 1
2320 Hollyhill, $659,000
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
2-4360 Emily Carr Dr, $635,000
pg. 9
302-1000 McClure, $199,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
pg. 12
215 Helmcken, $509,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
410-50 Songhees, $565,000 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Colin Walters, 250-479-3333
pg. 7
5131 Delmonte Ave, $694,900
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jacqueline Squire 250 477-1100
pg. 27
1739 Lopez Place
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
Friday 11-1 & Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
1801 Laval
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882
12-1519 Cooper Rd, $189,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
1741 Patly, $1,197,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Cathy Travis, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frank Chan, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511
pg. 9
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422
pg. 15
203-2427 Amherst Ave, $184,000
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921
1273 Filmer, $529,000
304-1618 North Dairy, $329,900
101-75 Songhees, $685,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Kami Norman, 250-477-5353
Saturday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882
1102-835 View St, $349,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton, 250-889-4000
Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
22-899 Royal Oak, $598,800
1720 Beach, $1,050,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440
621-50 Songhees, $699,000 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
1533 Granada Cres, $539,900
304-1663 McKenzie, $382,500
1255 Richardson
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333
pg. 9
4341 Cedar Hill Rd pg. 8
pg. 6
pg. 10
pg. 13
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
636 Belton, $439,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
pg. 12
205-1571 Mortimer, $209,000
107-250 Douglas, $231,900
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950
4634 Amblewood, $899,000
pg. 8
pg. 6
pg. 13
4030/4040 Borden St pg. 19
pg. 1
5-216 Russell, $469,900
9876 Seventh St, $509,900
102-1660 Feltham, $339,900 pg. 12
4-854 Caroline, $589,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422
1763 Bay, $375,000
pg. 13
2606 Midnight Pl, $648,500 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Tricia Basi, 250-384-8124
216-50 Songhees, $424,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
116-75 Songhees, $998,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Jordy Harris, 250-385-2033
8520 Ballenas Pl., $729,000
20-1286 Tolmie, $519,900
730 Rockheights, $634,900 Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden, 250-589-0248
3-9 Moss, $649,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate David Dand 250 477-7291
1121 Kings, $625,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
pg. 10
pg. 14
3236 Cedar Hill, $574,500 pg. 13
376 Kinver St., $409,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper, 250-686-6325
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261
3020 Washington, $391,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elfie Jeeves, 250-477-7291
pg. 10
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-889-3926
1158 Greenwood, $489,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588
2829 Arbutus, $995,000
3224 Bellevue Rd, $639,000
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
1440 Slater Pl, $659,900
654 Langford, $369,000
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
Sunday 1-4 Access Realty Ltd. Dave Vogel, 250-588-8378
Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
214-50 Songhees, $449,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
pg. 1
1446 Pembroke, $349,900
541 Cornwall, $789,000
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
204-837 Selkirk Ave, $279,900
3161 Alder St, $535,000
1273 Denman St, $539,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
Saturday - Monday noon - 5 pm Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715
Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333
pg. 25
733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)
4-1001 Terrace, $339,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bonnie Johnston 250 744-3301
804 Beckwith, $529,900
Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
pg. 16
2383 Echo Valley Dr, $605,000 pg. 8
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228
pg. 19
A18 • www.vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
OPENHOUSES
This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday 101-954 Walfred, $374,900 Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088
2216 Players Dr., $709,900 pg. 20
991 Acadian Rd, $424,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 20
pg. 19
pg. 20
Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 19
Sunday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
pg. 20
pg. 6
107-608 Fairway, $317,900
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003 pg. 20
1015 Braeburn Ave. pg. 16
Friday to Monday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-516-7772
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868
1630 Kristen Way, $359,900
525 Saltspring View, $589,000 pg. 16
pg. 28
Park Place, $339,900 pg. 21
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Nanaimo John Cooper, 1-866-956-6228
5575 Medberry Cl, $579,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033
3582 Pechanga, $449,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
2576 Kinnoul, $599,900 pg. 21
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200
Local news.
Though facials may be relaxing and feel good, peels will correct skin conditions and improve skin texture and tone. ALL P.C.A. PEELS AND MASKS - Buy 1 at
regular price, get the 2nd at 50% off
MEDICAL GRADE DIODE LASER HAIR REMOVAL Bikini/Brazillian Bikini and Underarms - $159/$189/treatment
Local shopping.
We treat: SKIN TAGS, MILIA, RUBY POINTS, NAIL FUNGUS BOTOX $9/unit, LATISSE $125
Your local paper.
Offers expire May 31/13.
CHECK OUT OUR PRICES ON CELLEX-C , VIVIER, AND LA ROCHE - POSAY.
105-1638 McKenzie Avenue Tuscany Village • 250-386-2030 Ian Lam, Denturist www.skinlaserclinic.ca #300-1964 Fort Street www.rjdc.ca | info@rjdc.ca
LOCAL DINING Free consults: 250.592.8338 (teeth)
250.384.7151 270 Government Street
Advertise Here
250.381.3484
Combination Dinners for 1 to 8 Seafood and Deluxe Dishes Licenced Premises Open 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily Free Home Delivery with min. $20 order 90 Gorge Rd. West
250-385-5564
Watch for our Auto Section
InMotion At the Speedway Reader’s Rides Driver Ed Tips By the Water
IIn your community i newspapers
AR N
Present this coupon when you buy dinner or lunch and get a second of equal of lesser falue FOR ONLY $2.00. This coupon may only be used with a minimum of two beverages (need not be alcholic). Present coupon at time of ordering. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Maximum 3 coupons per group or table. Not valid at JBI Pub on Sundays between 3:30-8:00pm. EXPIRES MAY 31, 2013
Take Out or Eat In Menu Daily Lunch & Dinner Buffet
LE
Lunch, or An Invitation Breakfast, Dinner Entrée From an Old Friend
WING’S
RESTAURANT
KIDS
JAMES Drop by the JBI Pub and BAY INN Restaurant and enjoy a THE
pg. 9
pg. 21
The benefits of CHEMICAL PEELS VS. “FLUFFY FACIALS”
SKIN LASER CLINIC
pg. 24
500 Corfield, $332,000
2216 Baron Rd, $469,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sandra Govender, 250-592-4422
2461 Sooke River, $389,900 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson, 250-385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
GET YOUR YOUTHFUL GLOW BACK
AD O RA
pg. 25
5577 Medberry, $699,000
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181
pg. 20
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes April Spackman, 250-818-0942
pg. 21
6962 Brailsford
2688 Deville, $229,900
pg. 26
2367 Sunriver, $469,900
Saturday 2-3 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
pg. 20
741 Bexhill Rd, $499,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921
642 Hope Rd, $519,900
4042 Metchosin, $529,900 Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
203-594 Bezanton Way, $294,000
875 Wild Ridge Way, $419,900
103-982 Rattanwood, $319,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
6999 Brailsford, $599,900
Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
637 Rason, $489,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 2 - May 8 edition of
294 Hatley Lane, $829,800
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
962 Dunford, $439,900
2742 Whitehead Pl, $329,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
933 Step Moss Cl, $699,000 pg. 20
NEWS
RIVE D TO G IN
?
pg. 24
VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 3, 2013
www.vicnews.com • A19
sceneandheard
P H O T O
F E A T U R E
Photos by Gunnar Freyr Steinsson To book events call 250-381-3484 or e-mail adminassist@vicnews.com
n Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion Foundation Gala n Saturday, April 20 n Uplands Golf Course
Mount St. Mary Hospital Foundation honours donors The Mount St. Mary Hospital Foundation said thank you for the generosity and dedicated efforts of its supporters during the annual Donor Appreciation Reception April 23. Guests gathered at Mount St. Mary Hospital, where they heard from featured speaker and award-winning journalist Jody Paterson, who spoke about her experience with music therapy and made a donation. Event emcee and philanthropist Rob Reid gave his compliments to the success of the Mount St. Mary – Marythoners pledge collectors in October’s annual Goodlife Fitness Marathon/Half and 8 KM walk/runs. Donors were recognized for supporting the care, comfort and dignity of the 200 residents at the complex care hospital, including progress on the $900,000 Room to Care Campaign and the $5 million endowment fund named in honour of the Sisters of St. Ann. In honour of the Sisters, Sands Funeral Chapel presented the hospital with a bronze statue of Michelangelo’s Pieta. Guests enjoyed Silk Road Tea served on Victoria Vintage China Rentals, White Spot appetizers and the Belleville Greeters in Victorian costume.
Donors Tony and Darlene Southwell with Mount St. Mary Hospital CEO Sara John Fowler.
Anna Fox with her brother-in-law Alan Fox.
Featured speaker Jody Paterson with Mount St. Mary Hospital Foundation Executive Director Kari Frazer.
Margaret Pinvidic with her granddaughter, Oona Jean.
Belleville Greeters’ Daphne Massey and Teri Morrison. David Lloyd and Reid Pearce.
Emcee and philanthropist Rob Reid with Veronica Osborn, coordinator of the Goodlife Fitness Marathon.
Queen Victoria (Elaine Kilpatrick) pours tea for guests, while lady-in-waiting Lynda Witham stands by.
Anne McCaffrey, Evan Fagan and Louise HodgsonJones.
Donate to the Sisters of St. Ann Legacy Fund and support compassionate care, comfort and dignity of Mount St. Mary Hospital residents. Your support enhances the physical, emotional and spiritual health of vulnerable adults requiring 24-hour complex care.
msmfoundation.ca 250-480-3138
Charitable Reg. #883615809 RR0001
A20 • www.vicnews.com
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA
NEWS
Advertising Feature
Hike for Hospice
Gardens bring Peace and Comfort
SUSAN LUNDY Black Press
As people lace up their shoes and set off on the second annual Hike for Hospice this Sunday, they’ll be walking together in celebration of those who receive hospice care and those who deliver it. “We see the relationship between Victoria Hospice and the community as a supportive and necessary one,” says Dave Traynor, communications manager of the Victoria Hospice. “We use the phrase ‘we care for the community we depend on.’ And it’s a pleasure to see the community come out to support us.” Check in time for the hike is 9 a.m., May 5, at Fisherman’s Wharf, and the 3.5 kilometre route, winding along Victoria’s scenic waterfront, gets underway at 10 a.m. Registration is at the site or online at www.victoriahospice.org/ hike-for-hospice. The hike gives people a chance to remember loved ones, raise awareness of hospice palliative care in general and promote work done by volunteers and professionals in the field. But it also rasies funds for the Victoria Hospice, a not-for-profit entity, which depends on collecting half of its annual $7 million budget directly from the community through donations. “Without that support, we don’t continue,” says Traynor. More than 150 people (and many four-legged companions) took part in the inaugural event last year. Most of the teams had their own theme, displayed prominently during the colourful “Parade of Teams,” which kicked off the day’s festivities. The Victoria Hike for Hospice is
T
actually part of a larger, national event, organized by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, as part of National Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 5-11. The national theme — “Canadians are aging. We’ve done the math. Have you?” — encourages professionals, caregivers and the public to advocate for better hospice palliative care . . . especially as the population ages. The local message is similar, says Traynor, “but it’s about the so-called ‘Silver Tsunami’ that is coming.” He adds, “The Boomer demographic is a force of nature that has affected every age group it’s rolled over since World War 2. Awareness of the need for effective end-of-life strategies and programs is growing, and we’re going to see this become a much more public part of the health-care discussion. We believe that Victoria Hospice has a significant role to play, both in being part of the solution (increased availability of hospice care) as well as leading the growth and expertise of end-of-life care, which is about much more than just hospice care. It’s about living well until you die.”
A flourishing rooftop garden is a much-loved feature of Victoria Hospice’s In-Patient Unit at the Richmond Pavillion. “Gardens bring peace and comfort, and the rooftop garden is about having something visual and not clinical as patients and their families take a breather from hospice,” says Kelly Redlin, an organizer of Victoria Hospice’s fundraising Teeny Tiny Garden Tour. “Gardens are life affirming.” “Gardens and hospice care have strong links,” adds Dave Traynor, also of Victoria Hospice. The rooftop garden was part of the inspiration to launch an annual fundraising garden tour — coming up on Sunday, June 9. The eighth annual event promises to be as popular, fun and informative as ever. Participants will visit 14 small gardens, including a rose lovers’ haven, a garden that successfully works around rock, a water feature garden, and a garden that includes two beehives amid a miniature Garry Oak ecosystem. The decision to focus on small, mostly backyard gardens sets this garden tour apart from others in Victoria. “The name comes from the contrast between the gardens on our tour, which are usually in people’s back yards, and not something like Butchart, or large, multi-acre set-ups,” says Traynor. “But each one is unique and there’s always something special about them. The group of volunteers that organize the tour each year are passionate about their own gardens and they love to highlight those extraspecial ones they find in their travels.” An added feature this year will be inclusion of a master gardener available to answer questions at two of the locations. Tickets for the June 9 event can be purchased at Thrifty Foods locations, Dig This or the Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique, at 1315 Cook St.
Victoria Hospice is a registered charity that provides end-of-life care, offered in patients’ homes, or within the hospice’s 17-bed in-patient unit. It also provides medical consultation to patients in other health care facilities. Hospice staff and trained volunteers offer comfort for patients and support for their families, rather than attempting to cure progressive and life-limiting illness. Donations to Victoria Hospice can be made online at www.VictoriaHospice.org.
T
Sunday, June 9, 2013 ~ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm /victoriahospice Tickets: $25
Available at: Dig This
proudly supported by
All Victoria Thrifty Foods locations
• 636 Fort Street Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique • 1990 Oak Bay Avenue • Broadmead Village Shopping Centre • 1315 Cook Street (near Yates) • 2387 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Victoria Hospice Foundation Office • 5283 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo • 1952 Bay Street, 4th Floor Richmond Pavilion
Tickets: $25
AVAILABLE AT: Dig This • •
636 Fort Street 1990 Oak Bay Avenue
proudly supported by
Proudly sponsored by
Footprint Illustration © iStock.com/Sadora
Fundraising Enquiries
250-519-1744
VictoriaHospice
Proceeds support Victoria Hospice end-of-life care
Sunday, June 9, 2013 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
14provelittle“smallgemsis thatbeautiful”
! ur ly Yo ar et E G ets ck Ti
eams and individuals are invited to join Register by in a scenic 3.5km walk in support April 15 of Victoria Hospice. to be entered in theindividuals early bird eams and ar Register today at in a scenic draw! 3.5km walk of Victoria Hospice. victoriahospice.org/hike-for-hospice Eighth Annual today at little gems that prove “small isRegister beautiful” Check-in 9 am Walk 10 am victoriahospice.org/hike
VicHosp_HikeForHospice_8Colx145L_clr.indd 1
InMotion
GREATER VICTORIA Advertising Feature
Your community’s transportation station...
• May 3, 2013
Events & Activities... MAY 5 – Victoria Corvette Club’s Glass on the Grass annual Show ‘n Shine, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Children’s Health Foundation (formerly Queen Alexandra Centre), 2400 Arbutus Rd. Exhibitor’s entry fee: $15; admission is free for spectators. FMI: www.victoriavette.com MAY 5 – Regional Emergency Vehicle Display in the Juan de Fuca Library parking lot. MAY 7 – Vintage Car Club meets, St. Luke’s Church Hall, 7:30 p.m. FMI: victoria.vccc.com MAY 8 – The Vancouver Island Mustang Association meets, 7:30 p.m. at Jasmine’s Restaurant on the Old Island Highway in Colwood. All welcome. MAY 17 TO 19 – Maple Bay Wooden Boat Festival, maplebaymarina.com/ events MAY 25 TO 27– Swiftsure International Yacht Race. FMI: www.swiftsure.org MAY 26 – The Vancouver Island Mustang Association Spring Spectacular Car Show is at Joe Cunningham Ford in Parksville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is $15, and is open to all vehicles. It will host a barbecue Saturday for those driving up the day before the show. Participants driving up Sunday can meet at the West Shore Tim Hortons, at Langford Parkway and TransCanada Hwy at 6 a.m. Drivers will depart for the early morning cruise to Parksville by 6:15 a.m.
Send your driving-related events to
jblyth@telus.net
Car show brings big surprise for cousin Aldergrove vintage fire truck restorer and collector Brian Beard met his cousin Buck Slater at the Abbotsford Airport on Saturday, April 20 after his arrival on a flight from ALYN EDWARDS Edmonton. CLASSIC They walked across RIDES the parking lot to the BC Classic and Custom Car Show at the Tradex Centre to meet a group of car craftsmen and artisans. The Metro Vancouver Firefighters Band marched them in as they walked toward a vehicle under a car cover. Buck, an Alberta rancher and heavy equipment operator, had never met any of them but they were about to unveil his dream machine – the hot rod he always wanted. The chain of events began half a century ago when cousins Buck Slater and Brian Beard were teenagers growing up on farms outside Fort Saskatchewan in Northern Alberta. Buck’s first car was a bulbous fat fender 1938 Dodge sedan with suicide doors. “Cousin Buck was a wild child and I remember driving with him going in and out of ditches mowing down mail boxes,” Brian recalls. At the age of 18, Brian factory ordered a 1967 Mercury 4X4 pickup truck which became his pride and joy. But Buck ended up with the truck on the farm when Brian began studying engineering in Edmonton and could no longer afford the payments. Buck ran the truck hard on the farm and eventually parked the remains by the equipment shed where it remained
Hot rod creators Gary Wright, Brian Beard, Maella Ginn, Shannon McDonald and Brent Sidon. This 1930 Ford Model A coupe hot rod was built for Alberta’s Buck Slater as a thank you gift from his cousin Brian Beard.
derelict for decades. Six years ago, Buck called Brian to say he was going to give him back the truck “in the condition you gave it me.” Buck had the truck completely restored to show standards and shipped it to Brian’s Fraser Valley home east of Vancouver. Brian was overwhelmed. “I wanted to do something for Buck that would be very special in his life,” Brian says. “Buck never had the time or patience to build a hot rod but he always
wanted a yellow Ford coupe so that had to be it.” He contacted local Model A expert Ross McLeod and bought a 1930 Ford Model A coupe in pieces. He engaged Gary Wright and Shannon McDonald at Langley’s Pass Time Auto to do the Continued on Pg. B3
*THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT *
HOME OF THE
29
TIRES AT COST!! $
95
*See in store for details
OIL CHANGE & CAR WASH AND MORE!
Harrıs VICTORIA
We service ALL MAKES & MODELS
While you work - we offer downtown shuttle service.
250-386-2411
FORMERLY
Toll Free 1-888-386-2411
1061 Yates Street • www.harrisvictoriadodge.ca
B2 • InMotion
Friday, May 3, 2013 - VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW
Ford and Schaeffler demonstrate eWheelDrive project Metroland Media WheelsTalk.com
Ford and technology partner Schaeffler have demonstrated a Fiesta-based eWheelDrive research car, powered by independent electric motors in both rear wheels in place of a conventional engine.
Ford Motor Company and its technology partner Schaeffler demonstrated the Fiesta-based eWheelDrive car, a drivable research vehicle that could lead to improvements in urban mobility and parking by making possible smaller, more agile cars. Powered by independent electric motors in each of the rear wheels, eWheelDrive technology offers space under the bonnet that in conventional cars is occupied by the engine and transmission, and in electric cars by a central motor. This technology could in the future support the development of a four-person car that only occupies the space of a two-person car today.
At the same time, eWheelDrive steering system designs could enable vehicles to move sideways into parking spaces – a potential breakthrough as cities become more populated and congested. With in-wheel motors, the components required for drive, deceleration and driver assistance technologies are installed in an integrated wheel hub drive – including the electric motor, braking and cooling systems. Many industry experts see in-wheel electric motors as a potentially important future technology enabler for city cars as the world becomes more crowded and urbanized. It is projected that by 2050 the number of people living in cities globally will have increased from 3.4 billion to 6.4 billion, and the number of cars worldwide will have increased fourfold.
HUGE SELECTION OF ZODIACS ON SPECIAL Zodiac Zoom 230 with Yamaha 2.5
Zodiac Zoom 230
OR $
Package Starting at
Starting at
$
699
BOAT ONLY
730 Hillside Ave. 250-382-8291
1,599
web: www.sgpower.com • email: jay@sgpower.com serving Victoria for over 40 years!
Qualify at familyrally.ca◊
“Sorry Boss, I’m stuck in traffic...” ▲Subaru is the only manufacturer with
IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models, for the fourth year in a row.�
2014 Forester 2.0XT Limited
T H E A L L - N E W 2 014 AW D
.MODE .MODE ™
WITH
The completely redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester puts the sport back in SUV. With a roomier interior, more cargo space and a new power rear gate,‡‡ you’ll be ready for any journey. Combine all that with Subaru’s legendary symmetrical full-time AWD and X-MODE,™‡ a newly developed traction system that offers added control for even the most brutal road conditions. Plus, the 2014 Forester is more fuel-efficient than ever. The only question left is where to go next.
LEASE/FINANCE
24 mos., as low as
western.subarudealer.ca
Starting From
2.9% $28,070 **
*
*Pricing applies to a 2014 Forester 2.5i 6MT (EJ1 X0) with MSRP of $28,070 / $22,015 including freight & PDI ($1,650 / $1,595), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. Model shown is a 2014 Forester 2.0XT Limited Package CVT (EJ2 XTL) with MSRP of $37,570 including freight & PDI ($1,650), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire taxes ($30). Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. Dealers may sell for less or may have to order or trade. †$1,500 cash incentive is for cash customers only and is available on all 2013 Impreza models. Cannot be combined with Subaru Canada supported lease/finance rates. **2.9% / 0.5% finance and lease rates available on all new 2014 Forester models / 2013 Impreza models for a 24-month term. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. **/†Offers valid until May 1, 2013. ‡‡Power rear gate is available on 2.5i Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.0XT Limited models only. ‡X-MODETM: Equipped in CVT models only. Vehicle shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. See your local Subaru dealer or visit www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete program details. Ratings of “Good” are the highest rating awarded for performance in four safety tests (moderate overlap front, side, rollover and rear) conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (www.iihs.org). To earn a 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must receive a “Good” rating in all four of these tests. Based on ALG’s 2013 Residual Value Award for best compact car. ◊ Contest Entry begins on April 8, 2013 at 12:00:01am ET and ends on June 9, 2013 at 11:59:59pm ET. No purchase necessary. Visit familyrally.ca for complete contest details.
SAUNDERS SUBARU 1784 Island Highway, Colwood DL#5032
Meet Timber, Dave’s 5 year old Brown Lab Dave’s Fav car: 2013 BRZ
250-474-2211 www.saunders.subarudealer.ca
InMotion • B3
VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, May 3, 2013
The distinctive front end of the 1930 Ford Model A coupe hot rod.
a special gift Continued from Pg. B1
design and build. Reuben Springman at Springman’s Auto Centre completed the flawless bodywork and paint. Brian, who spent his career managing billion-dollar engineering projects, procured all the parts and components and built the 1960s Chevrolet 327 cubic engine for the hot rod. When he thought of his cousin as being “wild in his day,” he came up with “Buck Wild.” So he had a logo designed with a buck’s head sewn into the yellow and black seat covers by upholsterer Brent Sidon. The crowning touch is the work of airbrush artist Maella Ginn.
Brian had met her at a previous Tradex classic car show and asked her to come up with a design to be airbrushed on the hot rod’s trunk. He gave her a photograph of a deer from the internet. “She told me that would be better for a motor home from the 1970s,” Brian says. Maella came up with her own design and the resulting artwork has blown everyone away. The airbrushed name ‘Buck’ alongside the moon has been overlaid with a deer with full antlers that spells the word ‘Wild’ when closely examined. Beneath is the deer skull. “The moon means transition and the deer symbolizes the young Buck. The skull speaks of older quieter times,” Maella says of her design. “The car project is so inspiring and definitely shows how the family and community can come together to build a dream.” New friendships have formed with the car project. “None of us had met this fellow and, to do this for someone you haven’t met means it’s much bigger than just the car,” says hot rod builder Gary Wright. Brian concurs, saying “everyone performed to the highest standard. This is as nice a hot rod as you will find.” Buck Slater was almost speechless. “I’m flabbergasted and shocked,” he said as the cover came off the car to cheers from the builders and strangers attending the show who had gathered for the event. “It fulfills a dream that I’ve had all
my life. I have wanted a car like this since I was a boy.” Buck has plans for this special car. He’s extra pleased that, despite the top being chopped, he can still wear his Stetson. “When I get the car home, I’m going to pick up my favourite lady and go for a trip,” he said enthusiastically. For more information go to www. langleyfireapparatusmuseum.com and www.bccustomcarshow.com
Brian Beard with the hot rod he gave to his cousin Buck at the BC Custom and Classic Car Show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
SUPER SAVINGS $ 00
7
OFF ALL OIL CHANGES
Airbrush artist Maella Ginn created ‘trunk art’ depicting the moon, deer skull and buck’s head with antlers that spell ‘Wild’.
Alyn Edwards is a classic car enthusiast and partner in Peak Communicators, a Vancouver-based public relations company. aedwards@peakco.com
www.vicnews.com
• No Appointment Necessary • FREE Coffee & Newspaper • FREE 21 point inspection • All Services NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED • Includes Quality HASTINGS Oil Filter
872 Langford Pkwy
250-590-5678
Mon.-Sat. 8 am-6 pm Sunday 10 am-5 pm
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Wiper Blades
(standard Insight blades only – with oil change) Valid THIS location only. *Must present coupon. Expires May 19/13. Cannot be combined with other offers.
B4 • InMotion
Friday, May 3 , 2013 - VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW
InMotion • B5
VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, May 3, 2013
Why Pay More?
7603
250-478-
Divorce? Bankruptcy? Bad Credit? No Credit?
No problem, we can help. 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA CE SEDAN
113
$ 14,999
AUTOMATIC, 1.8L STK #P14546
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BI-WEEKLY
84 months, total cost of borrowing $3253.88, 4.99% on approved credit, $499 doc included in payment
2003 PONTIAC SUNIRE COUPE STK #14276C
3,888
$ 2011 VOLKSWAGEN
Auto. Stk #13616A
Stk #14274A
20,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 HYUNDAI
GENESIS 2.0T
Get approved.
2008 HONDA
JETTA
15,488
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 CHEVROLET
FIT
AVEO LT
Manual, 4 Door. Stk #D14507
AT, S/R, 4 Door, Hatchback.
10,999
$
9,299
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
GRAND CARAVAN
VERSA S
5 Door. Stk #P14542
11,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #X14519A
4,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
REAR ENTRY WHEEL CHAIR LIFT, 12 PASSENGER. STK #13991B
10,888
$
33,788 $
3.5L ECO BOOST, STK 14044A
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BI-WEEKLY
2012 CHEVROLET
ACCENT GLS
2006 PONTIAC
PURSUIT 2.2 I4. Stk #X14550
6,488
$
Auto. Stk #D14500
10,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
AWD. Stk #P14523
25,999
MATRIX
Auto, Air, 5 Door, 1.8L L4 Stk #14283A
12,999
$
G6
5 Pass, Auto., 3.6L, V6, Stk #T14361
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
12,588
CANYON SLE 4WD
XL7 AWD
Stk #P14571
$
2008 GMC
2008 SUZUKI
2009 PONTIAC
14,888
$
C/C, A/TStk #D14593
17,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ
Auto, Moonroof. Stk #D14609
2.0L, Auto. Stk #D14508
B200
17,999
$
15,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
DAKOTA SXT
TUNDRA
PT CRUISER Auto. Stk #D14557
7,488
$
2011 DODGE
2008 TOYOTA
2008 CHRYSLER
RWD, Auto., 4.7L, V8 Stk #P14465
13,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 MINI
2010 DODGE
COOPER CLUBMAN
COUPE, Manual Transmission, 1.8 L4, FWD. Stk #T14308
SENTRA
2 Wheel drive, auto Stk #14612A
14,378
$
14,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 NISSAN
JOURNEY
YARIS LE 5 Dr, Auto., Stk #14221
14,800
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 FORD
E150 ECONOLINE Automatic Stk #14601
13,299
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 DODGE
GRAND CARAVAN Stk #P14567
21,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 CHRYSLER
PT CRUISER Stk #P14580
5,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FORD
FLEX SEL AWD Automatic, 3.5L V6. Stk #14366
28,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 SMART
FORTWO PASSION COUPE Auto., 1.0 L3. Stk #D14445
8,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 CHRYSLER Auto. 2.4L L4 Stk #14251A
S/C, Auto, 5.4 L V8 Stk #D14475
22,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 DODGE
2009 VOLKSWAGEN
CITY GOLF
DAKOTA QUAD 4WD
12,999
$
Manual, S/R, Power Group. Stk #D14583
$
ELANTRA TOURING GLS AC. Stk #T14586
14,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
www.galaxymotors.net
4.7L. Stk #14594
24,599
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI
G5 SE COUPE
F150 4X4
7,999
$
2007 PONTIAC
2010 FORD
PT CRUISER
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
LOW K MS
2011 FORD
F150 XL
R/Cab, RWD, Auto., 5.0L V6. 12,214 kms. Stk #14301
14,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Man. Trans. Stk #14277A
9,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 CHEVROLET
COLORADO LT EX/C 4X4 2.9 L4. Stk #D14520
20,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 GMC
SIERRA K2500 HD EXT 4WD Stk #D14610
24,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
SERVICE CENTRE ON SITE
Book Online
and receive
10 $ 95 44
%
OFF
Oil Change Excludes Diesel & Synthetic
4 Door, Stk #13600A
7,778
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 TOYOTA
Q/C, 4x4, 4.7 L, Auto, Stk #T14452
23,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 TOYOTA
2007 MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR SE AWD
TRAVERSE LS $
250
84 months, total cost of borrowing $7185.97, 4.99% on approved credit, $499 doc included in payment
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI
2004 DODGE
2011 NISSAN
Stk #T14587
1998 FORD E350 WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFT!
2011 FORD F150 FX4 CREWCAB
OPEN SATURDAYS 10 AM - 4 PM
NO CHARGE Tire Install
Expires May 31, 2013. One coupon per service.
With the purchase of 4 tires.
MUST PRESENT COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER
MUST PRESENT COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER
COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.
DL #30897
B4 • InMotion
Friday, May 3 , 2013 - VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW
InMotion • B5
VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, May 3, 2013
Why Pay More?
7603
250-478-
Divorce? Bankruptcy? Bad Credit? No Credit?
No problem, we can help. 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA CE SEDAN
113
$ 14,999
AUTOMATIC, 1.8L STK #P14546
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BI-WEEKLY
84 months, total cost of borrowing $3253.88, 4.99% on approved credit, $499 doc included in payment
2003 PONTIAC SUNIRE COUPE STK #14276C
3,888
$ 2011 VOLKSWAGEN
Auto. Stk #13616A
Stk #14274A
20,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 HYUNDAI
GENESIS 2.0T
Get approved.
2008 HONDA
JETTA
15,488
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 CHEVROLET
FIT
AVEO LT
Manual, 4 Door. Stk #D14507
AT, S/R, 4 Door, Hatchback.
10,999
$
9,299
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
GRAND CARAVAN
VERSA S
5 Door. Stk #P14542
11,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #X14519A
4,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
REAR ENTRY WHEEL CHAIR LIFT, 12 PASSENGER. STK #13991B
10,888
$
33,788 $
3.5L ECO BOOST, STK 14044A
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BI-WEEKLY
2012 CHEVROLET
ACCENT GLS
2006 PONTIAC
PURSUIT 2.2 I4. Stk #X14550
6,488
$
Auto. Stk #D14500
10,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
AWD. Stk #P14523
25,999
MATRIX
Auto, Air, 5 Door, 1.8L L4 Stk #14283A
12,999
$
G6
5 Pass, Auto., 3.6L, V6, Stk #T14361
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
12,588
CANYON SLE 4WD
XL7 AWD
Stk #P14571
$
2008 GMC
2008 SUZUKI
2009 PONTIAC
14,888
$
C/C, A/TStk #D14593
17,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ
Auto, Moonroof. Stk #D14609
2.0L, Auto. Stk #D14508
B200
17,999
$
15,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
DAKOTA SXT
TUNDRA
PT CRUISER Auto. Stk #D14557
7,488
$
2011 DODGE
2008 TOYOTA
2008 CHRYSLER
RWD, Auto., 4.7L, V8 Stk #P14465
13,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 MINI
2010 DODGE
COOPER CLUBMAN
COUPE, Manual Transmission, 1.8 L4, FWD. Stk #T14308
SENTRA
2 Wheel drive, auto Stk #14612A
14,378
$
14,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 NISSAN
JOURNEY
YARIS LE 5 Dr, Auto., Stk #14221
14,800
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 FORD
E150 ECONOLINE Automatic Stk #14601
13,299
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 DODGE
GRAND CARAVAN Stk #P14567
21,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 CHRYSLER
PT CRUISER Stk #P14580
5,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FORD
FLEX SEL AWD Automatic, 3.5L V6. Stk #14366
28,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 SMART
FORTWO PASSION COUPE Auto., 1.0 L3. Stk #D14445
8,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 CHRYSLER Auto. 2.4L L4 Stk #14251A
S/C, Auto, 5.4 L V8 Stk #D14475
22,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 DODGE
2009 VOLKSWAGEN
CITY GOLF
DAKOTA QUAD 4WD
12,999
$
Manual, S/R, Power Group. Stk #D14583
$
ELANTRA TOURING GLS AC. Stk #T14586
14,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
www.galaxymotors.net
4.7L. Stk #14594
24,599
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI
G5 SE COUPE
F150 4X4
7,999
$
2007 PONTIAC
2010 FORD
PT CRUISER
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
LOW K MS
2011 FORD
F150 XL
R/Cab, RWD, Auto., 5.0L V6. 12,214 kms. Stk #14301
14,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Man. Trans. Stk #14277A
9,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 CHEVROLET
COLORADO LT EX/C 4X4 2.9 L4. Stk #D14520
20,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 GMC
SIERRA K2500 HD EXT 4WD Stk #D14610
24,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
SERVICE CENTRE ON SITE
Book Online
and receive
10 $ 95 44
%
OFF
Oil Change Excludes Diesel & Synthetic
4 Door, Stk #13600A
7,778
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 TOYOTA
Q/C, 4x4, 4.7 L, Auto, Stk #T14452
23,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 TOYOTA
2007 MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR SE AWD
TRAVERSE LS $
250
84 months, total cost of borrowing $7185.97, 4.99% on approved credit, $499 doc included in payment
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI
2004 DODGE
2011 NISSAN
Stk #T14587
1998 FORD E350 WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFT!
2011 FORD F150 FX4 CREWCAB
OPEN SATURDAYS 10 AM - 4 PM
NO CHARGE Tire Install
Expires May 31, 2013. One coupon per service.
With the purchase of 4 tires.
MUST PRESENT COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER
MUST PRESENT COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER
COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.
DL #30897
B6 • InMotion
Friday, May 3 , 2013 - VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW
GREATER
VICTORIA
InMotion
Your community’s transportation station... We would love to hear about them!
ROAD TRIP STORIES TO SHARE? Stories must be a maximum of 600 words and may be edited to fit available space.
InMotion@blackpress.ca kia.ca
RECEIVE
%** OR
$
IN CASH SAVINGS
SALES EVENT
OFFER ENDS MAY 31
INCL. AIR, AUTO, KEYLESS ENTRY & HEATED SEATS
2013 NOW ONLY
22,572
$
INCLUDES
3,400
$
\
FEATURES
IN CASH SAVINGS‡
2013 OPTIMA LX MT
2013 Honda Accord LX MT
2013 Ford Fusion S AT
200
185
170
3 3 3
2 2 2
2 2 2
Horsepower (hp) Cooling Glove Box Sirius¤ Satellite Radio Fog Lights Optima SX Turbo shownU
ON OTHER SELECT 2013 MODELS 1
ON SELECT 2013’s AND SELECT ALL-NEW 2014’s
ST
HWY (A/T): 5.6L/100KM CITY (A/T): 8.6L/100KM
UP TO
Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $3,400 CASH SAVINGS‡. Offer based on 2013 Optima LX AT with a purchase price of $25,972.
INCL. AIR & KEYLESS ENTRY
2013 AVAILABLE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
LEASE IT FROM ¥
AT
215
0.9%
$
MONTHLY
FOR UP TO 48 MONTHS
APR
FEATURES
2013 SPORTAGE 2.4L LX MT
2013 Mazda CX-5 GX MT
2013 Ford Escape S MT
176
155
168
3 3 3
2 2 2
2 2 2
Horsepower (hp) Alloy Wheels Bluetooth° Heated Front Seats HWY (A/T): 6.5L/100KM CITY (A/T): 9.7L/100KM
Sportage SX shownU
$2,800 down payment. Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $500 LEASE SAVINGS. Offer based on 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD with a purchase price of $23,767.
INCL. AIR, KEYLESS ENTRY & SATELLITE RADIO
2013 OWN IT FROM &
WITH
AT
121 0 1.49
$
BI-WEEKLY
$
%
DOWN
APR
FEATURES Horsepower (hp) Satellite Radio Heated Front Seats 16" Alloy Wheels HWY (M/T): 6.7L/100KM CITY (M/T): 8.5L/100KM
Soul 4u Luxury shown
U
FOR 60 MONTHS
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
+ 60 DAYS
ь
2013 SOUL 2.0L 2U MT
2013 Scion XB MT
2013 Toyota Matrix MT Conv. Pkg.
164
158
132
3 3 3
2 2 2
2 2 2
bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on 2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT with a purchase price of $20,967.
%** FINANCING
2013
PAY
OR
5,000
UP $ TO
IN CASH SAVINGS 1
Graham Kia Victoria
2620 Government Street, Victoria, BC (250) 360-1111
Offer(s) available on select new 2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by May 31, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,650, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) with a selling price of $23,767, financed at 0% APR for 36 months. 78 bi-weekly payments equal $295 per payment with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. '“Don’t Pay For 60 Days” offer (60-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing on select new 2013 models. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. \Cash purchase price for 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D) is $22,572 and includes a cash savings of $3,400 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers). Retailer may sell for less. ‡$3,400 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D) from a participating dealer between May 1-31, 2013, is deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. ¥Lease offer available on approved credit on new 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) is based on monthly payments of $215 for 48 months at 0.9% APR with a $2,800 down payment/equivalent trade, security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Excludes $350 lease administration fee due at time of delivery. Total lease obligation is $13,139 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $10,628. Lease has 16,000 km/year allowance and $0.12/km for excess kilometres (other packages available). Licence, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Retailer may lease for less. See dealer for full details. &Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT (SO553D) based on a selling price of $20,967 is $121 with an APR of 1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $6,215 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. Ω“Up to $5,000 cash savings” offer is available on the cash purchase of select new 2013 Sorento models from a participating dealer between May 1–31, 2013, is deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. 6Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D)/2013 Soul 2.0L 4u Luxury AT (SO759D) is $35,550/$39,145/$27,345 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,455/$1,650/$1,650 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). Licence, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. ÇHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Soul 2.0L MPI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. ¤SIRIUS - Available in the 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada and the 48 contiguous United States. Monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. °The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
Three Point welcomes Canada’s lowest-priced, zero-local emission EV With the smart fortwo electric drive, the electric era has well and truly arrived. Three Point Motors Victoria last week welcomed the smart fortwo electric drive coupe, starting from $26,990 and the electric drive cabriolet, priced from $29,990. “As a pioneer of intelligent urban mobility, it is absolutely fitting that smart will yet again set the benchmark by positioning the highly sophisticated, third generation smart electric drive as the lowest priced electric vehicle in Canada,” said Tim A. Reuss, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. The long-awaited third generation smart fortwo electric drive combines zero-emission motoring and agile handling for even more driving enjoyment. With an impressive 96 lb/ft of torque, the 55 kW electric motor seamlessly accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, and can effortlessly surpass a speed of 120 km/h.
range. On a single charge, the 17.6 kWh battery enables the smart electric drive to travel distances of up to 145 kilometres in city traffic – all without producing any local emissions. The extensive list of standard comfort features includes air conditioning, power windows, heated seats, and electrically adjustable heated mirrors. To help ensure that passengers reach their respective destinations comfortably and safely, the smart fortwo electric drive also offers many advanced safety systems, including the trademark tridion safety cell, electronic stability program, and an antilock braking system with electronic brake force distribution. The smart fortwo electric drive makes electric mobility both simple and exciting, with a whole host of innovations designed not only to make electric driving suitable for your day-to-day life – but also to make it fun.
The new Smart fortwo electric drive has arrived at Victoria’s Three Point Motors.
In addition to the higher battery capacity, the efficiency of the drive system now offers greater
Hello-to-Spring ✓Check Up Includes Oil Change and Comprehensive Check Up
78
Bring in this coupon for
$
Applies only to Honda vehicles. Offer ends May 31/13. Synthetic oil extra.
Why compromise on safety? Our Honda-trained technicians know your Honda like no one else. The job will be done right - the first time.
Campus Honda 506 Finlayson Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C8
250-382-2277 • www.CampusHonda.com
88
Lowest Prices on Tires
Parts & Labour. Reg. 98.88
SPECIAL CANADA’S
AUTO SERVICE
STORE
YOU COULD
WIN
GORDON HEAD 3993 Cedar Hill Road 250.721.1125
LANGFORD West Shore Town Centre 250.474.2291
ROYAL OAK 801 Royal Oak Drive 250.727.6561
VICTORIA 2959 Douglas Street 250.361.3152
VIEW ROYAL 1519 Admirals Road 250.381.5055
e
FLYER
Get the latest on our special offers
Sign up now
www.canadiantire.ca
Prices in effect from Friday, May 3, 2013 to Thursday, May 9, 2013
OIL CHANGES FOR A YEAR!
PURCHASE ANY QUAKER STATE™ OIL CHANGE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN FREE OIL CHANGES FOR A YEAR! Oil Change Prizes to be Won!
Winners will be announced on Friday May 10, 2013
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For official Rules visit www.canadiantire.ca/OilForAYear. Contest ends May 9, 2013. Correct answer to skill-testing question required. Fourteen (14) prizes available to be won, each consisting of five (5) coupons for a free conventional Quaker State Oil Change. Maximum approximate retail value of each Prize is five hundred dollars ($500.00) CDN. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligable entries received during the Contest Period. Quaker State and Quaker State logo are trademarks of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company. Used under license. © SOPUS Products 2012. All rights reserved. CE7491-10
Voted
Best City
of the
1
VICTORIA NE WS
BEST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & BEST TIRE STORE
Industry-licensed technicians • Modern Equipment • Coast to Coast Warranty • Premium products you know & the Brands you can trust!
YEAR
Sign up & Save
14
*
201 2
IL
InMotion • B7
VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, May 3, 2013
18th
B8 • InMotion
Friday, May 3 , 2013 - VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW
AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE CENTRE
NOW OPEN!
Good , Bad , No - Credit? ! m e l b o r P o N
2 Paystubs - You're Approved! 310366 210270 310355 310304 210245A 310385 310344 210283 210279 210276
Stock Blowout!
2010 Ford Escape XLT 2010 Ford Focus SES 2009 Acura TSX 2007 Dodge Nitro 2007 Ford Escape XLT 2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 2008 Honda Accord 2010 Ford Edge Sport 2010 Toyota Tacoma 2011 Chev Silverado
$18,998 $10,998 $21,598 $12,998 $10,301 $15,998 $16,998 $29,998 $25,493 $16,998
210270 210271 310367 310368 210239 310353 210284 310373 310376 310383A
2011 E250 Cargo Van 2012 Toyota Prius C 2008 Ford Edge LTD 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2008 Ford Fusion SE 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2008 Toyota Yaris RS 2003 C240 Mercedes
$19,398 $22,998 $19,998 $21,398 $20,998 $10,732 $20,998 $16,998 $10,998 $9,998
$0 Down | 0 Payments For 6 months OAC Trades Welcome! All Makes & Models Under One Roof. Access to thousands of vehicles! We Carry All Major Brands!
DOUGLAS
S T R E E T,
250.953.5353 • 2224 Douglas Street
TOLL FREE 1.866.955.5353
www.budgetcarsalesvictoria.ca
VICTORIA
1 block south of Bay St. in Victoria Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm *Some restrictions apply
Call Colleen Today!
D31083
Colleen Meyer
Business Manager/Assistant Sales Manager
AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE CENTRE Oil Changes I Tires I Tune-Ups I Regular Maintenance NOW OPEN! Diagnostics I Tire Rotation I Coolant Service Fuel Systems I Brake Service D O U G L A SS T R E E T
,V I C T O R I A
All Work & Parts Guaranteed * Free Estimates
15
% OFF
ANY SERVICE Offer expires May 31/13.
Some conditions apply. See us for details.