Peninsula News Review, January 03, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

PENINSULA Vital Signs report

Greater Victoria residents list cost of living as their most pressing concern, page 3 Black Press C O M M U N I T Y

N E W S

M E D I A

Friday, January 3, 2014

NEWS REVIEW

Collecting for Santas Anonymous

North Saanich firefighters chipping trees to help out a local family in need, page 2 Watch for breaking news at www.vicnews.com

District eyes more growth in 2014 Controversial change to District’s growth strategy to go to the CRD Steven Heywood News staff

A limit of up to 520 new housing units in North Saanich has been established in the District’s revised Regional Context Statement (RCS) that will be forwarded to the Capital Regional District for their ratification. A majority of council approved the new RCS in the middle of last month, confirming plans for increased allowances for residential housing in two parts of the community — the McTavish Road area and around Tsehum Harbour. Those areas were identified as likely spots for more development out of the District’s 2013 housing consultation process with CTQ Consultants out of Kelowna. Projects such as Canora Mews have broken ground, with others in the early application steps. North Saanich is now asking the CRD to approve their plan for increased residential development in those areas and at an increased pace. The change has been a priority for the council majority this term, having stated market-driven growth will help address housing shortages among the local workforce. A minority of North Saanich council, led by Mayor Alice Finall, says that Alice Finall tack does nothing to address affordable housing for those same workers. “I have been asking for (an affordable housing policy) to be put in place,” Finall said. “There needs to be something like that in North Saanich to ensure developers are providing affordable housing.” Her position, she agrees, is different than that of the council majority. She said they are hoping increased housing density at market prices will solve the issue. Finall said, however, that homes at market price will still be too high for many workers to afford. She called the drive for change led by developer demand. Please see: District needs housing, page 2

Steven Heywood/News staff

Police, fire, border services and ambulance crews attended the Sidney International Ferry Terminal Monday, Dec. 30 at around 12 noon. A disabled vehicle was removed from the vessel. Washington State Ferries reported there was a 40 minute delay in the Elwha’s sailing time due to the incident.

250 656-0111 • harbordinsurance.com

A2 • www.vicnews.com www.vicnews.com

Friday, January 3, 2014- PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW

District needs housing

The Corporation of the District of Central Saanich NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

2014 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

NOTICE is hereby given of a PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, at 6:30 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014, with regardpursuant to the following proposed Bylaw to amend LAND USE127 BYLAW 1999. otice is hereby given to the provisions of Section of NO. the1309, Community harter, ofCENTRAL the Council Meeting for 2014,BYLAW as follows: SAANICH LAND USEschedule BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 1810, 2013 (Temporary Use Permits for Non-Farm Uses in the Agriculture A-1 Zone)

January 13 Special (Open) Council In general terms, the purpose of the proposed bylaw is to establish Temporary Use Permit Areas January for 20 those lands larger than 0.8ha (2 acres) zoned Agriculture (A-1) within the Agricultural Land February 3 and Reserve, and 17 provide general conditions for the issuance of temporary use permits for Non-Farm March Uses 3 and that17 have received prior approval from the Agricultural Land Commission. The general conApril 7 ditions would specify that a temporary use permit may be issued for uses that would support an farm (Open) operation and not negatively impact the farm or neighbouring properties. Permits April 22existing Special Council May 5 would be valid only so long as the principal use of the property remains agriculture. The general also specify that a temporary use permit shall not be issued to permit the sale May 20conditions Specialwould (Open) Council of agricultural compost. June 2 and 16 July 7 and 28 (Summer Schedule – in TotheBe Confirmed) The proposed Bylaw would affect all land District of Central Saanich zoned Agriculture A-1. August 18 (Summer Schedule – To Be Confirmed) A copy of the above proposed Bylaw, Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999, staff reports and other September (Specialthat (Open) of may statutory holiday) related 2information may be Council considered in by lieu Council, be inspected at the Office of the September 15 Municipal Clerk, Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, October and 20 BC,6between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from the date of November 3 and 17 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2014, inclusive. For more information, please this Notice to 4:30 phone 1theand Planning December 15 Department at 250-544-4209. All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaw

e Regular Special (Open) Council Meetings willeither be inheld inbythe Council shall and be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, person, represenhamberstative, at the SaanichonMunicipal Hall, 1903 Newton Road, or byCentral written submission, all matters contained in the Mt. proposed Bylaw Cross at the above mmencing at 7:00 (unless mentioned time,p.m. date and place. otherwise posted). Dated at Saanichton, BC, this 23rd day of December, 2013.

uby Shea eputy Municipal Clerk

2014

e Council Meeting schedule is available at the Municipal Hall, and it and the Shea onthly Ruby meeting schedules are posted on the District’s website: Deputy Municipal Clerk ww.centralsaanich.ca. For further information, please contact the Municipal Hall at 0-652-4444.

ote: The afore-noted schedule is subject to change at the discretion of Council.]

R – Dec 13 and 18

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Island Race seRIes

Harriers Pioneer 8k

Jan

Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s Cross Road Saanichton, BC

12 2014

neXT Race: Jan 26th at 11am • Cobble Hill 10k

11am EVERYONE

RUN TO WIN

All Ages Awards and Speeds are Welcome!

Top 10 by Age Category

Continued from page 1

Submitted photo

Santa dropped by Dean Park with the North Saanich firefighters on Dec. 21, helping collect food donations and $2,400 in cash for the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

North Saanich firefighters raising money for family NORTH SAANICH — Members of the North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department and Firefighters’ Association hope to help out a local family through their annual tree chipping fundraiser on Jan. 4. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local firefighters will collect Christmas trees for chipping at the McTavish Road fire hall and at the Wain Road hall. Association spokesperson Brian Thomas says this year’s effort will be directed towards a local family. “All money raised will be split 50/50 with Santas Anonymous and this year, the Todd Caroll family,” Thomas stated in an email to the News Review. “Todd is a 46-year-old

Sidney man who has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.” Todd, added Thomas, worked as a self-employed carpenter for most of his life. Approximately 20 years ago, Todd also volunteered as a firefighter in Mesachie Lake. He rents his home with his girlfriend, Natalie, and their one-year-old son, Angus. In addition to the tree chipping program, the fire department will host an open house at the Wain Road fire hall. Thomas said everyone is welcome to join the firefighters on fire truck rides, a bouncy castle and tours of the hall. Firefighters will also be serving hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate and everything is by donation. — News staff

IMPROVE

YOUR

BRAIN! Aerobic exercise turns on brain “growth hormones” and reverses memory decline and increases new brain cells. At Hot Yoga Sidney, you’ll get a complete workout every time. Our authentic Bikram yoga is for all body types and people of all ages.

We’re open every day with over 20 classes a week to choose from.

hotyogasidney.com

Council has debated these positions throughout their term, with clear lines drawn between the two sides and among the community. While the mayor says the District’s previous RCS allowed for such growth, Councillor Dunstan Browne said if the municipality did what the mayor wants, it would “blow the industrial folks out of the water.”

“There is a demand and the reason we’re not seeing it is North Saanich isn’t building anything.” – Ted Daly A collection of local industry employers has lobbied for increased housing development to meet the needs of its workforce. They have met with local municipalities, seeking policy that would help create more affordable homes and allow people to live closer to their jobs. Coun. Ted Daly challenged Finall’s position once again, stating there’s a need for market housing. “You’re wrong, Madame Mayor,” Daly stated at council’s Dec. 16 meeting. “There is a demand and the reason we’re not seeing it is North Saanich isn’t building anything.” Forty units are in the works at 9395 East Saanich Rd. (Canora Mews), with an estimated 95 (not including secondary suites or laneway housing options) in the Reay Creek Meadows proposal on land south of Sidney’s Summergate Village. Another three condominium buildings are proposed for McDonald Park Road, next to Parkland Secondary School. North Saanich staff will be working on a visual representation of the District’s new growth plans in 2014. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

www.vicnews.com • A3

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 3, 2014 2014

Keeping up with costs Greater Victoria cost of living is not all bad news Don Descoteau News staff

In the 2013 Victoria Vital Signs report, nearly half of the 1,200 respondents ranked cost of living as their most pressing issue. It also found more than 60 per cent of people were moderately stressed or worse about personal finances. Around local water coolers, people often complain their wages aren’t keeping up with the cost of basic goods. Certainly at the lower end of the wage spectrum the numbers bear that out. Last year the Community Social Planning Council calculated $18.73 an hour as the living wage in Greater Victoria: the minimum amount a couple with two children would each need to earn just to adequately get by in today’s local economy. The 2013 figure was 3.7 per cent higher than the year before ($18.07). The council pointed to higher accommodation and other shelter costs, transportation, food and shelter costs as reasons for the jump. “It always seems that when you’re on an island, your food gets here by ferries. It’s always a concern when there’s incremental increases to input costs (for suppliers),” said Dallas Gislason, economic development officer for the Greater Victoria Development Agency. The region’s average one-percent inflation rate – calculated using a different basket of goods than the living wage – can be looked at as a positive for people looking to invest here and create jobs, he said. Gislason added the region’s economic growth has also been about one per cent, showing stability during this rebound from recession. At the same time, he said, things like older workers staying in their jobs longer, or returning to work can put downward pressure on wages for others. While the living wage report painted a rather bleak picture, the most recent Statistics Canada census showed Greater Victoria’s median total household income of $79,350 was signifi-

“ Fill a Fit” for

Open houses with Green leader SIDNEY — Green Party leader and Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May will hold a series of town hall meetings with residents of the Saanich Peninsula early in the new year. Nine town hall meetings will be held in May’s Saanich-Gulf Islands riding and the federal party leader will be interested to hear the issues, opinions and ideas of residents. The first open house will be Jan. 8 at the Gordon Head United Church

in Saanich. The last one will be Feb. 20 on Galiano Island at the community hall. On the Peninsula, May visits Brentwood Bay at the Central Saanich Seniors Centre on Clarke Road on Jan. 9 and she will be in Sidney on Jan. 23 at St. Elizabeth’s Church on Third Street. All meetings start at 7 p.m. Get details at elizabethmaymp.ca/townhalls. — Submitted

Steven Heywood/News staff

In Greater Victoria, the cost of food went up, but not as much as in other Canadian major cities.

Other StatsCan facts and figures • Gas prices for regular unleaded ranked sixth-lowest among Canada’s largest cities as of last November. Only cities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (ranging from 1.03 to 1.15.5 per litre) were cheaper. • Victoria’s Consumer Price Index, a function of inflation and a calculation of the increase in overall cost of such basic elements as housing, food and transportation costs, actually went up less in Victoria between 2008 and 2012 than in virtually any other major city in Canada. • While our new housing prices continue to be among the highest in the country, Victoria homes saw the greatest drop in value since 2007 among our country’s largest metropolitan areas. cantly higher than the national average of $72,240. On the housing front, the largest line item in any household budget, real estate prices have been flat for some time and are expected to remain so, along with mortgage rates. Our rental vacancy rate, meanwhile, was 2.8 per cent in October – lower than the national average of 2.4 per cent, according to StatsCan. In general, more availability keeps rental rates in check, but that hasn’t necessarily panned out.

Receive a

Average rents in October were $706 for a bachelor suite, $833 for a one-bedroom, $1,068 for a two-bedroom and $1,281 for suites with three or more bedrooms. Prices for the two smallest categories, of which there are far more in the region, especially in Victoria, have gone up between five and 6.5 per cent, depending upon location, since 2011. By contrast, the average rent for a two-bedroom unit has remained fairly constant the past two years, while larger units actually dropped in price. The supply of rental accommodation is increasing, with several buildings being constructed or renovated specifically for that purpose. And condo building construction continues unabated, meaning people should have plenty of choices to break into the real estate market. The Vital Signs report showed the poverty rate in Greater Victoria has risen to 8.6 per cent from 7.6 per cent in 2010. Gislason takes a positive approach to figures like that and the living wage. He encourages people to bring an entrepreneurial approach to their workplace. “My message to the workforce, and when we talk to people who are looking to move to Victoria, is this is probably a more difficult environment to land a job and have everything work out fine,” he says. “Find ways to add value to your company, ways to enhance what you bring to the table or to create your own job.” — Victoria News/Black Press

$ 00

Campus Honda 506 Finlayson Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C8

250-382-2277 • ww www.CampusHonda.com

voucher towards

Parts & Service with any bag of donations for the Mustard Seed Food Bank

A4 •• www.vicnews.com www.vicnews.com A4 Jim Parker Publisher Steven Heywood Editor Janice Marshall Production Manager Bruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

Friday, January January 3, 3, 2014 2014 -- PENINSULA PENINSULA NEWS NEWS REVIEW REVIEW Friday,

VIEWPOINT

The Peninsula News Review is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., #6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C7. Phone: 250-656-1151. Fax: 250-6565526. Web: www.vicnews.com

The Peninsula News Review is published by Black Press Ltd. | #6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C7 | Phone: 250-656-1151 • Fax: 250-656-5526 • Web: www.vicnews.com

OUR VIEW

Keeping their options open

ill a planned spurt in residential development on the Saanich Peninsula in 2014 do much at all to alleviate a housing crunch for people in the mid-to-lower income ranges? That’s a big question hanging over proposed new homes in Sidney and North Saanich. There are at least six potential developments at various stages of application in both communities and all look to be based on current market conditions to set their prices. Almost all proposals are of the small lot, compact style of housing, meaning generally lower prices with the potential for mortgage-helpers — or laneway houses and mother-in-law suites — that could provide options for young people or new families. That said, those options are left to the purchaser to decide. If they want a mortgage-helper, they can have one built. If they don’t, then it’s not an option - at least in the here-and-now. This means the ability for these projects to meet demands for affordable housing is, at best, random. That doesn’t necessarily mean, however, that it’s all bad. With an increasing poverty rate in Greater Victoria, according to Statistics Canada and the 2013 Vital Signs report, and a high cost of living people are challenged to find an affordable place to live and have to balance that with a longer commute, access to transit and family life. Will market conditions on the Peninsula, then, create a more affordable place to live? Policy-makers in North Saanich and Sidney hope so, as municipal councils have created the environment for more growth and change. While allowing market price housing to lead the charge, these policies also create more options than a single direction of creating affordable - or social - housing. That has the potential of limiting who might want to buy here - or even build here. Peninsula communities encourage the creation of affordable homes and require developers to build that into their plans. It’s yet another option for potential buyers when they look to make one of the biggest investments of their lives. Having more options is the better way to go.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 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.

Question

of the week

Will 2014 be better than last year? Answer online at www.vicnews.com

YOUR VIEW

Speak up for a free and open ‘Net Canadian government officials are working with those from 11 other nations to finalize the TransPacific Partnership (TPP). I am very concerned about the TPP, which is currently being negotiated without public input. We know from documents revealed by Wikileaks that the TPP includes an Internet censorship plan. Experts have pointed out that under the TPP, “kids could be sent to jail for downloading” and whole families could be kicked off the Internet. It would force Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to become Internet police and monitor my Internet use, censor website content, and remove entire websites from my view. It would also hinder our ability to access information and criminalize our everday use of the Internet. As a concerned citizen, I am speaking out for a free and open Internet. In addition, the TPP’s proposal to force ISPs to install costly and invasive surveillance equipment into their networks gravely worries me. These added costs would drive up everyone’s Internet bills and could force smaller independent Internet providers out of business. I believe that Internet access is a right and should be kept open and affordable for everyone. Already over 120,000 have signed the Say No to Internet Censorship petition. I encourage everyone to learn more about TPP Internet

Censorship before it’s too late at this website: https://OpenMedia. org/Censorship. Don Hillman North Saanich

Emotional responses In response to Noel Gagnon’s rebuttal regarding facts applied to pipelines in Canada, I would like to make it clear that I have no association with any oil or gas enterprise. My perspective is taken from what I read and hear reported. I have written several times but have yet to see any rational data that justifies the rhetoric of those who oppose these developments. To date the common phrases I have seen refer to “total devastation of pristine wilderness”, or “destruction of our fishing” in the event of a pipeline leak. No evidence of such catastrophes are presented. These are simply emotional responses. I could argue that the likelihood of an oil spill could be compared to the probability of a major earthquake on the west coast, yet we do not hear the environmental lobby suggesting wholesale migration of the west coast population to safer jurisdictions. So far the only reasonable suggestion I have heard has been raised by a friend of mine living in the Terrace-Kitimat region that would be most affected by a pipeline spill.

Last Week

we asked you:

He attended the hearings when the panel was in his area and told me he would support the northern gateway pipeline — if Enbridge would increase the thickness of the pipe carrying the bitumen to the coast. I would hope that the NEB would concur with his suggestion. Prevention is better than reaction. Eli Fricker North Saanich

Sidney fire hall plan is a win-win I am moved to respond to a letter in the Dec. 18 issue in respect of the proposed relocation of the fire hall in the Town of Sidney. I believe the proposal envisioned using a portion of the large playing field area adjacent to the Sidney Elementary School. What a winwin for both the town and the school district that is strapped for much needed funds and dealing with declining enrolment. I take exception to the comments of R. B. Burns of North Saanich. However, it is very reassuring to know that citizens of “ No Saanich” are keeping a watchful eye on our town. Bob Lougheed Sidney ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com

Did you follow through on your New Year’s resolutions this year? YES 28% NO 50% MAYBE 22%

www.vicnews.com • A5

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 3, 2014

Coast starfish dying in record numbers Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre trying to determine the cause as samples shipped to universities Peter Rusland News staff

DUNCAN — The coast’s starfish are dying horrific deaths while scientists scramble to figure out why. They’re also worried about how seastar wasting syndrome will affect ecosystems spanning Alaska to Cowichan to California. “Since late August, we started noticing sunflower seastars dying off quite quickly,” said marine biologist Paula Romagosa, curator of Sidney’s Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. “The coastal diving community got involved doing survey dives. So far we don’t know why,” she said of the starfish die-off involving six or seven species. “I’m quite scared, to be honest. We can’t figure out what it is, so there’s no way to control it — or know if it’ll affect our food sources like fish.” Peter Luckham, a Thetis Island dive master who piloted Chemainus’ dive-reef jet, said he was stunned by the seastar decimation. He sends seastar data to the Vancouver Aquarium.

“It’s like science fiction. It decomposes into a pile of goo. If you could hear a scream under water, they’d be saying ‘I’m melting’, just like out of the Wizard Of Oz.” Populations including sunflower, sun, basket, leather, pink, common purple, vermillion, and blood stars are dying, Luckham said. “Brittle stars are the only ones I’ve noted [which have] not been affected.” “We believe its some sort of virus,” said Romagosa, “but we haven’t been able to prove it yet.” Proof of what’s wiping out about 30% of the coast’s observable starfish could come from samples sent to Cornell University, explained Vancouver Aquarium’s Donna Gibbs. Other samples have been shipped to UBC, UVic and California universities. “It’s pretty shocking. We were surprised seeing seastars in dives during research around Howe Sound in some state of decay or meltdown.” Divers started noticing melting and dissolving seastars in Septem-

Submitted photo by Peter Luckham

A pink sea star shows the stress of the early stages of a mysterious wasting disease taking hold along North America’s northwestern Pacific shoreline. ber in Howe Sound. “It started with sunflower seastars, but has spread to other species,” said Romagosa. “California purple seastars are being affected more than other species.” Gibbs said she’d never seen starfish deaths on this scale. “Not on this magnitude. Before this, we saw an overabundance of these animals when they were just piled on top of each other on Hutt Island.” Romagosa noted “it could be nature taking its course from overpopulation — or some-

thing we humans have done.” Luckham was “quite alarmed” about the seastar’s demise between Nanaimo and Victoria. “It appears to be some kind of pathogen, but I’m not a biologist. It completely wipes out the entire population.” But the veteran frogman hadn’t seen the disease’s wrath below 70 feet. “That indicates it’s also temperature sensitive, and not surviving in deeper water. “What worries me is stars are a big predator; they eat everything they can find including other stars,” he said of

Wine Trails magazine expands SIDNEY — More people than ever now have access to British Columbia’s wine magazine. B.C. Food and Wine Trails has expanded its distribution and editorial coverage and modified its publication frequency for 2014. The popular magazine will now be published in March, May, July and September. The winter edition, which had been distributed in December, has been replaced by the May publication. The change to more frequency during the wine-touring season just makes sense, according to Editor Jennifer Schell. “By increasing our publishing frequency during the wine season, we are able to offer visitors more timely news and features,” Schell said. “The initial response has been incredible.”

Town Hall Meetings Wednesday January 8 7:00 - 8:30pm

Gordon Head United Church 4201 Tyndall Ave

Monday January 20

7:00 - 8:30pm Gateway Baptist Church 898 Royal Oak Avenue

Elizabeth May, O.C., MP Saanich-Gulf Islands elizabethmaymp.ca | 250-657-2000 9711 Fourth St., Sidney BC V8L 2Y8

the critter keeping others in balance. He and Romagosa doubted the starfish crisis was sparked by Pacific radiation from the meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant. “It’s hard to believe it’s radiation affecting the Vancouver area before the closest proximity to Japan. It could be an environmental reaction to overpopulation; it could be sewage, or pollution. Some species disintegrate in a couple of days, others will last longer.” Dan Jacques, a diver and dock master at Maple Bay Yacht Club, was also shocked seeing seastar carnage in areas around the island, one of the Earth’s biggest seastar populations. “There’s no way you can tell me this is nat-

do have pain receptors, but we’ve seen no signs of distress from the ones in the aquarium. They go about their normal activities until they just fall apart.” Romagoa’s other worry is about vital starfish roles in the food chain. “Most seastars are top predators so this will affect everything in the food chain below them. All populations that depend on the seastars as a control system will start going unchecked.” “The biggest thing,” said Gibbs, “is getting photographic evidence to us.” Pictures can be sent to marketing@oceandiscovery.ca or aqua2@ oceandiscover y.ca. Also visit vanaqua.org or aquablog. — Cowichan News Leader/Black Press

UTILITIES TRAINING FOR WATER, OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES Enrolling Now! 250-385-5407

12 Week Course • 3 Days Per Week Piping Systems, Valves, Hydrants, Fusion Welding Pipe, Drilling & Tapping Pipe, Environmental Operator Prep., Water & Wastewater Systems

Starts Jan 27th 2014

Since 1997

The expanded circulation includes dozens of new distribution locations in Alberta, the Kootenays, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. At the same time, editorial coverage has been expanded to include all of the province’s wine regions. For further information about B.C. Food and Wine Trails, contact winetrails@blackpress.ca.

ural. It’s a big wake-up call,” he said. “It’s just crazy.” Crazy enough the legs are dropping off seastars he’s photographed “and they’re just rotting.” Romagosa said the w a s t i n g - s y n d ro m e deaths look more like a viral infection — perhaps resembling the human ebola virus — affecting adult seastars. “Some get bald spots, and get really skinny, and start to disintegrate. With others, their guts start coming through the pores in their skin. It’s a horrible sight to see; it’s terrifying. Their legs fall off and start walking away from the body.” It’s tough to tell if seastars are in pain, she explained. “They don’t have a brain, but do have a nervous system so they

Waterworks Technology School www.waterworks-tech.com • 2610 Douglas St. Victoria BC Breathe. Just breathe.

Forget the phones, the screens a

— Black Press

Breathe.

Take inspiration from comfort Take a leap and reinvent what y Forget the phones, the screens and the email. Take a moment to exhale. Just breathe.

SUPER SAVINGS $ 00

Take inspiration from comfort and simplicity. Take a leap and reinvent know. Andwhat comeyouhome... Take a moment to exhale. And come home...

...to a Breath of Fresh Air.

OFF ALL OIL CHANGES

• 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 Jan 19/14. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Pick up your Benjamin Moore Colour Tr card in store NOW.

Pick up your Benjamin Moore Colour Trends 2014 palette palette card in store NOW.

Pacific Paint 1031 Hillside Ave.

Email Address _____________________________ Victoria, BCGET V8T 2A4 BUY ONE 472ONE ML COLOUR ONE FREE* GET BUY 472 MLSAMPLE, COLOUR SAMPLE, ONE FREE* Email Address ____

BUY ONE 472 ML COLOUR SAMPLE, GET ONE FREE*Cell Phone _______ Store Name Address Phone

Store Name

250-381-5254

Pacific Paint Centre

Address Pacific Paint Centre Offer expires XX/XX/XXXX Phone 2065b Keating Xrd.

Cell Phone ________________________________ Sign me up today to begin receiving communications from: __ My Local Retail Store

Pacific Paint West

10-2455 Millstream Ave. Saanichton, BC, V8M 2A5 Langford, BC, V9B 3R5 Offer XX/XX/XXXX *This offer may only be redeemed at retailer listed above. Limit one offer perexpires household. Subject to availability. This offer may be cancelled at any time. Available while supplies last. Only original offer will be honoured, no photocopies 250-652-4274 250-391-4770 or faxes will be allowed. Coupon only valid at the retailer stated on this coupon. ©2013 Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. Benjamin Moore and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks of Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited.

__ My Local Retail Store

2065b Keating Xrd. Victoria, BC V8T 2A4 250-381-5254 Saanichton, BC V8M2A5 Offers expires January 31, 2014 Pacific Paint West 250-652-4274 Pacific Paint Centre pacificpaintcentres.com 1031 Hillside Ave.

*This offer may only be redeemed at retailer listed above. Limit one offer per household. Subject to availability. This offer may be cancelled at any time. Available while supplies last. Only original offer will be honoured, no photocopies at the retailer stated on this coupon. ©2013 Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. Benjamin Moore and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks of Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited.

or faxes will be allowed. Coupon only valid 13-10668_2014_ColorTrends_Ad_horizontal_cmyk_CAE.indd 1

Sign me up today to beg

__ Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited

Pacific Paint

10/3/13 1:43 PM

2065b Keating Xrd. 10-2455 Millstream Ave. 13-10668_2014_ColorTrends_Ad_horizontal_cmyk_CAE.indd 1 Saanichton, BC, V8M 2A5may be cancelled atLangford, * This offer may only be redeemed at retailer listed above. Limit one offer per household. Subject to availability. This offer any time. BC, V9B 3R5 Available while supplies last. Only original offer will be honoured, no photocopies or faxes will be allowed. Coupon only valid at the retailer stated 250-391-4770 on this 250-652-4274

pacificpaintcentres.com Email Address _____________________________ Cell Phone ________________________________ Sign me up today to begin receiving communications from: My Local Retail Store __ Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited

pacificpaintcentres.com

A6 • www.vicnews.com

Friday, January 3, 2014 - PENINSULA

NEWS REVIEW

www.vicnews.com • A7

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 3, 2014

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Thurs. 9-7, Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 10-4

Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections

603

-7 250-478

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your business and support this year and

On All Our Vehicles

Wish You a Happy and Prosperous New Year RAFRTOMES

Our 2013 Highlights Include:

TRAD WELC ES PAID OME OR N FOR OT!

• 24 Years of Business • Voted #1 on Vancouver Island in Victoria and Nanaimo • 3 Island Locations in Victoria, Duncan and Nanaimo • CarProof Reports for Each Vehicle

3.99%

29,888!

WE HAVE A HUGE INVENTORY OF OVER 500 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM TO FIT BANK APPROVAL

26,888!

2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT

SPEND TOO MUCH AT CHRISTMAS?

2012 CADILLAC CTS Stk #D15784

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk D15650

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

We can help you buy a new car and get some of that Christmas debt wrapped into your new loan.

$14,888!

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

Stk D15555

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD F350 XLT 4X4

$14,888!

2013 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING Stk D15534

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

12 Retail Lenders and Over 500 Vehicles to Choose From

Stk #D15334

Stk #D15392

$17,888!

2011 SUBARU IMPREZA Stk T15567

2013 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

2010 MERCEDES BENZ C250

2011 HONDA CR-V EX-L

Stk # D15628

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 AUDI A4 2.0T QUA PREMIUM Stk #D15481

Stk #D15550

29,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE

24,888

15,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $4,000

23,888

UNDER $5,000

24,888

4,999 4,999 4,999

$ 2006 SATURN ION Stk D14985A ............................................................................................... $ 2004 FORD FREESTAR Stk D15047A ..................................................................................... $ 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA Stk T15191 ............................................................................

www.galaxymotors.net

Oil Change

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $6,000

Synthetic oil and diesel extra. No other discounts can be used. One coupon per service. Expires Jan. 17, 2014. Call for details.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk D15438A

SERVICE CENTRE ON SITE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2,888 3,888 3,888

Stk #D15512A

16,888

22,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 NISSAN XTERRA SE

Stk #D15243

$ 2003 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM Stk D15267 ......................................................... $ 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE LX Stk D15495 ....................................................................... $ 2002 KIA SPORTAGE EX Stk D14749A ...............................................................................

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

Stk #D15439

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 VOLVO C30 T5

Stk #D15690

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 LAND ROVER LR3

28,888

19,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

1 LT Stk D15530

24,888

2009 SMART FORTWO

$6,888!

MUST PRESENT COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER

5,999 5,999 5,999

$ 2002 ACURA 3.2 TL Stk R15253................................................................................................ $ 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk D14905A .................................................... $ 2005 PONTIAC G6 Stk D15037A ................................................................................................

Due to production the vehicles may not be available at time of print.

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

A6 • www.vicnews.com

Friday, January 3, 2014 - PENINSULA

NEWS REVIEW

www.vicnews.com • A7

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 3, 2014

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Thurs. 9-7, Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 10-4

Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections

603

-7 250-478

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your business and support this year and

On All Our Vehicles

Wish You a Happy and Prosperous New Year RAFRTOMES

Our 2013 Highlights Include:

TRAD WELC ES PAID OME OR N FOR OT!

• 24 Years of Business • Voted #1 on Vancouver Island in Victoria and Nanaimo • 3 Island Locations in Victoria, Duncan and Nanaimo • CarProof Reports for Each Vehicle

3.99%

29,888!

WE HAVE A HUGE INVENTORY OF OVER 500 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM TO FIT BANK APPROVAL

26,888!

2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT

SPEND TOO MUCH AT CHRISTMAS?

2012 CADILLAC CTS Stk #D15784

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk D15650

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

We can help you buy a new car and get some of that Christmas debt wrapped into your new loan.

$14,888!

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

Stk D15555

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD F350 XLT 4X4

$14,888!

2013 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING Stk D15534

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

12 Retail Lenders and Over 500 Vehicles to Choose From

Stk #D15334

Stk #D15392

$17,888!

2011 SUBARU IMPREZA Stk T15567

2013 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

2010 MERCEDES BENZ C250

2011 HONDA CR-V EX-L

Stk # D15628

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 AUDI A4 2.0T QUA PREMIUM Stk #D15481

Stk #D15550

29,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE

24,888

15,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $4,000

23,888

UNDER $5,000

24,888

4,999 4,999 4,999

www.galaxymotors.net

Oil Change

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $6,000

Synthetic oil and diesel extra. No other discounts can be used. One coupon per service. Expires Jan. 17, 2014. Call for details.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk D15438A

SERVICE CENTRE ON SITE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2,888 3,888 3,888

Stk #D15512A

16,888

22,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 NISSAN XTERRA SE

Stk #D15243

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

Stk #D15439

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 VOLVO C30 T5

Stk #D15690

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 LAND ROVER LR3

28,888

19,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

1 LT Stk D15530

24,888

2009 SMART FORTWO

$6,888!

MUST PRESENT COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER

5,999 5,999 5,999

Due to production the vehicles may not be available at time of print.

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

A8 â&#x20AC;˘www.peninsulanewsreview.com A8 www.vicnews.com

Fri, Jan3,3,2014 2014, PeninsulaNEWS NewsREVIEW Review Friday, January - PENINSULA

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.388.3535

$2997 plus tax

fax 250.388-0202 email classified@peninsulanewsreview.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!

(99Â˘ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks! Add any other Greater Victoria paper for only $9.99 each +tax

FREE!

Ask us for more info.

SOOKENEWS

MIRROR

0ENINSULA .EWSĂĽ2EVIEW $EADLINES 7EDNESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET -ONDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET &RIDAYx xAM &RIDAYĂĽ%DITION 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx xAM -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ).ĂĽ /2$%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 #LASSIĂ&#x2122;EDx !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 BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx Ă&#x2122;RSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx Ă&#x2122;RSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OFx THEx #LASSIĂ&#x2122;EDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx EDITION BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED 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 JUSTIĂ&#x2122;EDx BYx Ax BONAx Ă&#x2122;DEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED

#/092)'(4

#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED 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%"

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

LOST AND FOUND

HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

FOUND GLOVES- Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carriage Pub. Call to claim (250)477-5507.

LOST in Sidney area mid December; 1 gold hoop earring, has detailed work. Phone 604940-0614

TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

4/0Ă&#x2013;,/#!,Ă&#x2013;*/"3 XXX MPDBMXPSL DB

CATS CRADLE Animal Rescue would appreciate a pet keeping and cleaning volunteer to assist at a foster home for cats. Note that a vehicle is required to reach the home in North Saanich. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PIERCY RESPITE Hotel which is run by VIHA needs a recreation assistant to work with a Recreation Therapist and encourage participation by residents. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

LOST DIGITAL Kodak camera Shelbourne St, Millstream Village or Goldstream Village. If found please call (250)4786514.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EAR Basic & Post Basic

DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. 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

Do y you enjoy working with children? Early Childhood Educators not only teach childr children, they aim to help children devel develop good habits in learning and in life. Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development

PERSONALS REAL DISCREET, Local Connections. Call FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com

COMING EVENTS

110 -

CALL VICTORIA: 250.384.8121 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM COMING EVENTS

rock it boy

COMING EVENTS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

www.vicnews.com â&#x20AC;˘A9 A9 www.peninsulanewsreview.com

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW Peninsula News Review Fri,- Friday, Jan 3,January 2014 3, 2014 PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

VOLUNTEERS

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES FOR RENT

THE MULTIPLE Sclerosis Society is seeking a social media volunteer to develop a campaign from January to April, promoting their Vancouver Island walks in April. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

Kripalu full body massage. Release your stress now. Over 13 years experience. Gift Certificates. Women only. Holiday special. Professional. 250-514 -6223, www.andreakober.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

ESQUIMALT- 2 bdrm, W/D, cat ok. N/S. $1125.+ 1/2 gas heat. Avail now or Feb. 1st. (250)385-2846.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300 sq.ft. updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Organic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... New price$484,000. (250)656-6136.

PERSONAL SERVICES

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

REAL ESTATE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

BRENTWOOD BAY: Quiet, cozy 1 bdrm, priv ent, W/D, D/W, elec F/P, close to bus NS/NP. $775 (incls hydro) Feb 1. Refs, 250-652-5780. 1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Excellent condition for further info call 250-652-9660 or view at 2537 Mt Newton X Rds.

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING -

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. Reduced price, $460,000. Call 250-477-4600.

TRANSPORTATION

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $6,000 obo. Call: 250-479-0441 or email: havoc@telus.net

SERVICE DIRECTORY

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

2011 PEGASUS 4W Scooter. Excellent condition. $1900. Ask for Warren, 250-2084392.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SUITES, LOWER

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

SIDNEY 9805 2nd St- lrg south facing 1 bdrm apt. Ocean view, lrg full length balcony, in-suite laundry, guest suites, underground parking pet free, secure concrete building w/monitored entrance. No rental restriction, low condo fees. (778)426-0007. Excellent investment opportunity! condoforsale@shaw.ca

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

AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

MARIGOLDthe coziest 1 bdrm, W/S, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

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

WARRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRAINING manual, $5. Menopause hormone therapy, $10. (250)477-1819.

TRANSPORTATION

SELL OLD STUFF! Call 250.388.3535

bcclassiďŹ ed.com

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

#OMPLETEĂĽGUIDEĂĽTOĂĽPROFESSIONALĂĽSERVICESĂĽINĂĽYOURĂĽCOMMUNITY

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PAINTING

PRESSURE WASHING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Raking, Pruning, Hauling, Mowing. (250)479-6495.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality is our Guaranteeâ&#x20AC;?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

TAX

250-477-4601

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs exp. New homes and Renos. Knob & tube replacement. Service calls. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disc. Free est. Lic.#3003.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

FENCING

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

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

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS! or bcclassiďŹ ed.com â&#x153;&#x201D; 250.388.3535

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com

INTERIOR DESIGN JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca

MOVING & STORAGE 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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

7x3

MillionaireLottery.com or call 1-888-445-5825

Chances are 1 in 117,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. Chances are 1 in 482,600 (total tickets for sale) to win a 50/50 prize. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

PAINTING

#,!33)&)%$3Ă&#x2013;7/2+

Know your limit, play within it.

Ă&#x2013;Ă&#x2013;

PLUMBING

UP QMBDF ZPVS BE UPEBZ

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

There has never been a better time to buy! 4 Amazing Home Choices or $2.5 Million Cash!

Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded. Rules of Play: MillionaireLottery.com

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

Thousands of tickets remain unsold! GRAND PRIZE:

UPHOLSTERY

SAFEWAY PAINTING

BC Gaming Event Licence #57875 BC Gaming Event Licence #57912

19+ to play!

A10 • www.vicnews.com

Friday, January 3, 2014 - PENINSULA

HomeFinder Find a place to call home

He Said, She Said

Q: DO MEN OR WOMEN ENJOY HOUSEHUNTING MORE?

A: More women (87%) report enjoying the process of purchasing a new home than men (77%).

To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at 250.480.3227 or email jgraham@ blackpress.ca

Location, location, location. You’ve heard it before, but what does it mean for house hunters on an island peninsula like Greater Victoria? Even with the gamut of housing options between Oak Bay and Sooke, James Bay and North Saanich, there are still long-established rules that help determine the best buy for househunters, says Tim Ayres, president-elect of the Victoria Real Estate Board. “Probably the No. 1 determinant is close proximity to work and commute time,” Ayres says. “The closer you are to work or opportunities for work, the better off you’re going to be.” The obvious location features – proximity to water, view, lot size, access to recreation areas and amenities – are rare in combination, and most home buyers know they can’t have it all, Ayres says. “I think everybody has

BENCHMARK PRICE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN GREATER VICTORIA TOTAL NUMBER OF HOMES LISTED IN ALL CATEGORIES

Diana Parkhouse photo

A one-acre waterfront mansion may not be in the cards, but location is still one of the biggest influencers on new home purchase says Tim Ayres, Victoria Real Estate Board president-elect. their particular location in mind. It’s usually the first question people ask themselves. Almost before, ‘How much can I afford,’ they’ll ask, ‘Where do I want to live?’” But what if that detached Uplands mansion on a half-acre threatens to break the bank? Try giving a little on one expectation and see what opens up, Ayres says. “People always appre-

Ray Kong

Ph: 250-590-7011 Ray@RayKong.ca

* Conditions:

WOW ing costs Cash Rebates apply Only to clos - helps with w furniture 3.0% first $100,000 +1.5% of - buy some ne liday balance buyer agent - go on a ho commission, first $5,500 of any commission payable to buying agent

And of course sell your home for only $ 6,900 (props. over 600k are 1% +$900)

www. TotalRealtyDiscount.ca www. OnePercentRealty.com

Why pay more for the same Full MLS® Service

ciate being close to the beach, parks, trails, bike routes. Those are all huge considerations for any buyer,” he says. Close proximity to a good school also ranks high for buyers with children, Ayres says. But depending on the school district, students who aren’t living in the immediate area can still jump across boundaries. Best to call the school district before purchasing to confirm whether

this is possible. Another big location consideration is vehicle noise, Ayres says. Keep an ear open for heavy truck traffic with homes that border main driving arteries. (Open the windows to test noise levels from inside a home if suspicious.) And be sure to ask neighbours about any distracting decibels that could drive down home value. “A busy street takes away value, whereas a

OPEN HOUSES HOUSES OPEN

PURCHASE A PROPERTY LISTED BY ANY REAL ESTATE COMPANY AND WOW! WE PAY YOU Realtor® Prof. Engineer UP TO 2/3 OF OUR COMMISSION AND MORE! One Percent Realty V.I.

$500 $2,000 $3,500 $5,000 $6,500 $$$

MOST AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT LISTING IN VICTORIA (FLOATHOME)

Proximity to work often the primary consideration for new buyers

www.TotalRealtyDiscount.ca

$300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 ETC.

$249,900 » $482,300 » 3,433 »

Location means more than geography

Let us Pay you Cash on your next home purchase

PURCHASE PRICE CASH REBATE*

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »

BUYING TIP | Ask potential neighbours for the good and bad of the area before purchasing

Source: Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey (Nov. 2013)

Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com

NEWS REVIEW

JAN. 33 TO TO JAN. JAN. 8, 8, 2014 2014 || JAN. more details in Real EstateVictoria, Victoria, more details in Real Estate availableFREE FREEon onnews newsstands standsnow now available

VICTORIA VICTORIA

606Speed SpeedAve, Ave,$215,000 $215,000 606 Saturday&&Sunday Sunday1-3 1-3 Saturday Royal LePage Coast CapitalRealty Realty Royal LePage Coast Capital Scott Munro, 250 477-5353 Scott Munro, 250 477-5353

5-1027Belmont BelmontAve, Ave, 5-1027 $639,000 $639,000

SaturdayJan Jan4,4,1-3 1-3 Saturday DFHReal RealEstate EstateLtd. Ltd. DFH DennisGuevin, Guevin,250-477-7291 250-477-7291 Dennis

Guy Effler

Realtor® Former Teacher

One Percent Realty V.I. Ph: 250-812-4910 Guy@OnePercentRealty.com

ESQUIMALT ESQUIMALT 404-520Foster FosterSt, St, 404-520 $199,900! $199,900!

Jan4411-1 11-1 Jan PembertonHolmes Holmes Pemberton RickCouvelier, Couvelier,250-477-0921 250-477-0921 Rick

SAANICHEAST EAST SAANICH

MidtownPark Park Midtown

Saturday&&Sunday Sunday12-4 12-4 Saturday RE/MAXAlliance Alliance RE/MAX RonNeal, Neal,250-386-8181 250-386-8181 Ron

SAANICHWEST WEST SAANICH

traffic-calmed street or neighbourhood is going to make your home more appealing,” Ayres says. “Almost everyone has to do the balancing act between their ideal home and what they can afford.” Ayres’ best advice to potential buyers? Keep an open mind while nailing down the location factors that matter most to you and your family. -Daniel Palmer

Select your home. Select your mortgage. Oak Bay Bay 250-370-7601 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 250-483-1360 Oak Victoria Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way Way 250-479-0688 250-479-0688 Chatterton www.vericoselect.com www.vericoselect.com

WESTSHORE SHORE WEST

3795Burnside BurnsidePl, Pl,$549,900 $549,900 3379 Vision Way, 3795 3379 Vision Way, SaturdayJanuary January441-3 1-3 Saturday $339,900 $339,900 DFH DFHReal RealEstate EstateLtd. Ltd. Jenn JennRaappana, Raappana, 250-590-3921 250-590-3921

SAANICH PENINSULA PENINSULA SAANICH

110-10461Resthaven, Resthaven, 110-10461 $164,900 $164,900 SunJan Jan5511-1 11-1 Sun PembertonHolmes Holmes Pemberton RickCouvelier, Couvelier,250-477-0921 250-477-0921 Rick

SaturdayJan. Jan.44&& Saturday SundayJan. Jan.551-3 1-3 Sunday DFHReal RealEstate EstateLtd. Ltd. DFH MikeHartshorne, Hartshorne,250-590-3921 250-590-3921 Mike

3467Happy HappyValley ValleyRd. Rd. 3467

Saturday,Jan. Jan.44&& Saturday, Sunday,Jan. Jan.5512-4 12-4 Sunday, DFHReal RealEstate EstateLtd. Ltd. DFH MikeHartshorne, Hartshorne,250-889-4445 250-889-4445 Mike

3377Vision VisionWay, Way, 3377 $339,900 $339,900

Saturday&&Sunday Sunday Saturday Jan4/5th 4/5th1-3 1-3 Jan DFHReal RealEstate EstateLtd. Ltd. DFH JennRaappana, Raappana,250-590-3921 250-590-3921 Jenn

3008Dornier DornierRd. Rd. 3008

Saturday,Jan. Jan.44&& Saturday, SundayJan. Jan.5512-4 12-4 Sunday DFHReal RealEstate EstateLtd. Ltd. DFH Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445 Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

www.vicnews.com • A11

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 3, 2014

U•R•B•A•N P•E•N•T•H•O•U•S•E $515,000 Centrally located 750+ sq.ft. one-bedroom plus den

TION PRESENTA

796 to 1,197 sq.ft. two-bedroom, two bath homes.

CENOTPREEN NOW

100%

SAT & SUN 4

NOON -

ING FINANleCO AC

Availab

- UPSCALE LUXURY, concrete/steel building, attractive lobby - 2 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1458 sq ft - 2 Level/corner, huge roof garden for entertaining, afternoon sun, beautiful sunsets, gas BBQ hookup & garden tap - MANY UPGRADES: custom fireplace, granite bar, Brazilian Cherrywood floors etc - SPECTACULAR CITY VIEWS - floor to ceiling windows, very bright - Stroll to theatres, restaurants, the harbour, shopping - STUNNING, GREAT VALUE! MLS 328408.

OCCUPANCY EXPECTED

EARLY 2014

IT’S • THAT • TIME • AGAIN... ...to thank my many clients and friends. It was my pleasure working with you successfully throughout the year.

Wishing you the best for 2014 • Count on me with high expectations •

Robert Buckle

250-385-2033 N.A. TOLL FREE 1-888-886-1286 www.robertbuckle.com

83 Acre Farm with 1450’ of Oceanfront

Stunningly beautiful Woodside farm features 1450ft of ocean front and 83.75 acres. One residence is 2,262 sqft the other a circa 1851 apprx 3,844 sqft farm house. The Dutch Barn is approximately 5000 sqft. It is a unique one of a kind offering adjacent to the Sooke town boundary. An amazing property with huge opportunity. $5,099,000

Hard Hat Tours By Appointment TWO BEDROOM PRICING STARTS AT JUST

$299,888

www.midtownpark.ca

Build An Oceantfront Dream

RARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This 1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with unobstructed 180 degree views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands.The choice location provides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhood is serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank palette to create your dream! $1,775,000

www.ianheath.net Experience the Difference Call Now to get TOP DOLLAR for Your Home!

Escape to the Country

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

250.386.8181 midtown@RonNeal.com www.RonNeal.com

Have Your Oceanfront and Swim There Too!

Rare south facing Oceanfront! Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel. Easy beach, access and your own mooring buoy. Unwind in the Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hot tub. This is West Coast Living at its very best...waiting just for you! $1,698,800

Almost New Waterfront

Elegant.72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lighting which integrates lighting, music, shades, locks, climate control, and video. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and dark hardwood placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms and custom kitchen! The convenient location blends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,995

Wright for Frank

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

250-655-7653 contact@ianheath.net

ICE

JONESco Real Estate Inc.

Wishing You Love and Joy, and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year.

6305270

Song for the Asking

Placed high and peaceful, in tune with the land. This Architecturally designed one acre haven enjoys the best Ocean views over Sidney to James Island, the Olympics, Mount Ranier, and the Saanich Inlet! The interior of this light-bathed home is just as magical as the land that cradles it. This is a home for the thoughtful Executive, where fine living and an active, hiking-boating lifestyle exist in perfect Synergy. $989,000

I Can Sea Forever

Ultimate Luxury this SW corner unit has panoramic Ocean views, and is so light and bright from all day sun. Three balconies! This steel & concrete building is second to none. It benefits from a world class restaurant and the full facilities of a 5-star hotel. You may even rent your suite while you bask in the Caribbean winter sun. $963,800

A Honey of a Deal

Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious family room, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the living room with fireplace and hardwood flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer a built-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs there is even a spacious one bedroom ‘Sweet’! $675,000

A12 • www.vicnews.com

Friday, January 3, 2014 - PENINSULA

NEWS REVIEW

Danone

Activia Yogurt Selected 650g

On Sale Each

On Sale

Per lb

Fresh Whole Pork Leg

Giant Grapefruit Grown in Texas

On Sale

3 2 $

for

Canadian Grain Fed Bone In $2.20/kg

BC Wild Coho Salmon Fillets

Previously Frozen $9.07/lb

On Sale

Island Gold

Veggie Fed Eggs Large, White Dozen

Weight Watchers

Smart Ones Entrées

Per 100g

A whole, fresh pork leg is a budget-friendly choice for a variety of tasty meals! Adams

SunRype

Assorted 500g

Assorted 1L

Peanut Butter

100% Juice or Blends

On Sale

Each

Selected 124–311g

Specials in Effect from Thursday, January 2nd to Tuesday, January 7th, 2014 Where this symbol appears, deposit & enviro levies are applicable.