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Workers set the stage at the Charlie White Theatre, which is in the Mary Winspear Centre.
Better fire rating means potential savings Devon MacKenzie News staff
Home and business owners in Central Saanich will soon see a decrease on their fire insurance costs. During a committee meeting on Monday night, a new Fire Underwriters Survey was presented showing that the volunteer fire department had snagged a rating of four
rate as four (on a scale where one is “If we rate higher, it’s a municipalities in the survey and they are best and 10 is worst). The all full-time departments, previous survey, com- win-win for everybody.” he said. pleted in 2002, rated the – Ron French The result of the new department at a six. rating, French continued, “The survey is basically a report card on how we’re doing as a is that home and business owners in the department and in this case we rated really municipality will see a decrease in their insurance rates. well,” said Fire Chief Ron French. “If we rate higher, it’s a win-win for everyIn Greater Victoria, only three other
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Keating Elementary School student Chantal Sprungmann helps keep her fellow students safe during her morning crossing guard duty on Friday, Jan. 24.
New director at Sidney’s aquarium SIDNEY — This week the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre (SODC) named Alison Barratt as its new executive director. Barratt, who worked for nearly a decade at the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, will join SODC in April. “Alison brings expertise in communications and marketing, as well as visitor experience, outreach and education,” said SODC’s board chair Nancy Barbour. “We’re thrilled to have an aquarium professional join our
team.” The board undertook an executive search at the end of 2013, following the announcement of the departure of founding director, Angus Matthews who was with the Centre for seven years. Barratt brings over 12 years of experience working on behalf of ocean conservation issues in the non-profit sector, together with more than a decade in the private sector as a customer services manager. She also served on the board of Ventana Wildlife Society, a non-
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The B.C. government is considering an appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that rejects legislation restricting teacher bargaining and assesses a penalty of $2 million plus court costs. “It doesn’t reflect government’s view of the case and the facts in the case,” Premier Christy Clark told a Kamloops radio station Tuesday. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said he is disappointed by the ruling and ministry staff will study it before deciding on an appeal. Fassbender said he disagrees with the judge’s conclusion that the government tried to provoke a strike by reintroducing provisions that had been struck down by the same judge. The B.C. Supreme Court ruling rejected the provincial government’s effort to keep class size and special needs support off the bargaining table with teachers and ordered the government to pay $2 million in damages to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. In a ruling released Monday, Justice Susan Griffin said the B.C. government’s replacement legislation, passed in 2011, is as unconstitutional as the 2002 law called Bill 28 that removed class size and special needs support from union working conditions.
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Warm up at BCS
SIDNEY — Beacon Community Services (BCS) in Sidney is hosting their Winter Warm Up event today from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is an open house for residents to get to know BCS better. Visitors will have the chance to learn about the many free services BCS offers that may be helpful to them or someone they know. Visit the office at 9860 Third St., have a hot drink, a free treat and warm up.
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NORTH SAANICH — The first of two public open houses on the proposed $40 million commercial development for the former Sandown horse racing track in North Saanich will be Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6 to 8 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd. Proponent Omicron is seeking communtiy feedback on the plans. A second meeting will be Feb. 19, same time, same place. — News staff
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Telling the story of the Winspear Centre Sidney’s cultural centre spreading the word to gain more supporters Devon MacKenzie News staff
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socio-economic benefits we provide to the Saanich Peninsula. We can’t expect people to donate to the foundation • 2014 Sochi Winter and support the events we Olympics opening cerhold if they don’t know what emony celebration on we are all about.” Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. To that end, the Centre is launching a re-branded ver• Free Family Day sion of their website in hopes open house on Feb. 10 of offering people a better from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. understanding of what they Lego building, colourdo. ing, photo booth activities, Lego demonstra“It will be a cleaner design, tion by Robin Sather. much easier to navigate Booths from Panorama and we hope it will also tell Rec Centre, the Sidney BIA, the our story,” said the Centre’s Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre administrative assistant, and more. Carey Salvador. Edgett and Salvador have • The Winspear Youth Choir, been part of the team to begins in February. Classes run to ensure the Centre has packed June for children seven to 17. their schedule with shows that will appeal to wide range • Jeanne Robertson, a profesof audiences in hopes of offersional speaker and comedian pering something for everyone. forms Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. “We have some great events coming up including the Fam• An Evening with Ben Heppner ily Day events, Palm Court on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Light Orchestra, Jeanne Robertson and Ben Heppner. It’s going to be a busy spring and Lorne Elliott - in summer,” said Salvador, addtown March 31 ing that the facility is already booked almost every weekend through June, July and • Comedian, musician, August for weddings as well radio personality Lorne as the both the Parkland and Elliott March 31 at 8 p.m. Pacific Christian dry grad cel• The First Nations, ebrations. Metis and Inuit Art Show “We’re also working on and Sale will run for a offering concerts every secwhole month this year ond Thursday night in the Jeanne from June to July. summer to line up with the Robertson market nights,” said Edgett. March 3. “We want to make the most “To accomplish this we’re really going to have to get our story out there, of having the captive audience in Sidney.” For more information on upcoming events and let people know who we are and what we do in the community. We bring around $6.5 million into the Sanscha Foundation visit www.marywinspear. the community every year. We want to get people ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com plugged in to what we do and what economic and
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ance, music, theatre and art. These are just a few of the things that happen on a weekly basis at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, but 2014 is also going to be about reconnecting with the community and increasing the prominence of the not-for-profit foundation that runs the Centre, said the facility’s executive director, Brad Edgett. “I think a lot of people assume we’re part of the Town of Sidney, and therefore are funded by them, but the reality is that our livelihood comes from our not-for-profit foundation which provides over 70 per cent of our funding,” Edgett explained. The Centre’s not-for-profit fundraising arm, the Sanscha Community Cultural Centre Foundation, was created in 1996 with the purpose of raising funds to build a new centre in place of the old Sanscha Hall. The Winspear Centre was opened in 2001 and, as it is approaching its 14th year in use, Edgett said the foundation is looking to amass funds to keep the facility in good shape. “It’s one of those things — people might not feel like the building is old yet but there are always things that need to be done to maintain a facility like this,” he said, noting that the Centre recently had a capital improvement study done which indicated what improvements were needed in what time frame. “In the next 15 years as the facility moves into latter part of its life span we’re going to have to look at putting about $2.5 million into the facility to keep it up,” he said. Things like a new roof and a new HVAC system for the building are more immediate needs for the facility and Edgett also added the foundation hopes to set up an endowment fund in the future as well.
Fire department rating equal to that of a full-time hall Continued from page 1
“Our weakest area in the survey was staffing but that’s something we’re always working on,” noted French. He added the department only has five full time staffers, including himself, and over 50 volunteers. “I’m thankful that the vari-
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ous mayors, councils and the community have gotten behind the department in the past number of years. Having the new station and the equipment we do is why we were able to improve our rating to the equivalent of a full-time department.” French added the department will have to continuously work to maintain
the rating from the survey, which also recommended improvements on the department’s frequency of inspections, frequency of flow testing and stock of equipment. The survey, which cost $7,000 to complete was paid for by the municipality. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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It starts with a paper clip Courtenay Skipsey hopes to trade up for a school in Peru Steven Heywood News staff
Courtenay Skipsey hopes to trade up to as much money as she can for a school in Peru — and she started with only a paper clip. Today, Skipsey has traded her way from that small piece of metal up to a set of vehicle tires and their installation, valued at $1,200. Now she says she’s hoping for more. Skipsey, who works in Sidney, started the Peruvian Paper Clip Challenge last year as a way to raise money for Peru Luz de Esperanza — a charitable organization offering economic, educational and social support for children in need in rural Peru. She has travelled to the organization’s schoolhouse and saw first-hand how volunteers have contributed to the students’ future. “The kids there are great,” she said. “There was only so much I could do and donate, but hopefully there are others out there who can help.” That’s why she
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Courtenay Skipsey started with a paper clip and traded her way up to a $1,200 set of tires. started the challenge on UsedVictoria.com (search for Paperclip Challenge for Peru in the free section). In short time, she traded a paper clip for a folding bike. That bike was traded for a kite boarding kit (valued at $600 to $700) and most recently for the set of
new tires. “I’m very pleased with the project so far. It takes only one person who wants to trade and it has been refreshing. So many people are willing to help out such a good cause.” Skipsey said she hopes to trade for as valuable an object as
possible by the end of the year and turn that final item into cash to use for a sustainable project in Peru. “I am currently getting a wish list from the school,” she explained, adding projects such as a weaving co-op for women or even a multiuse van for the school would contribute to their self-sufficiency. “The school is a place for the kids to go and learn and play,” she said. “Some don’t have very happy home lives.” While she was there with her mother a few years ago, Skipsey said they used music to teach English. Now, she said she is hoping to do some good with her fundraiser. “I would like to complete 10 trades — or continue the campaign to the end of the year, whatever comes first. “You never know where that paper clip is going to end up.” Visit UsedVictoria. com or look for the Pathways of Hope charity on Facebook for information on the paper clip challenge.
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This week’s B.C. Supreme Court ruling that elements of legislation around teacher bargaining rights are still unconstitutional and served to provoke a strike, should stand as a final warning to the B.C. Liberals. The decision, announced to great fanfare from the B.C. Teachers Federation, was the second such determination by Justice Susan Griffin. In 2011 she ruled that Bill 28 – enacted in 2002, it stripped class size and composition from the collective agreement – was unconstitutional. Part of her reasoning was that it removed the right to bargain those items in future. She gave the Liberals a year to sort things out, but the government ignored the ruling and kept those elements out of Bill 22, the 2012 legislation that expires on June 30. Education Minister Peter Fassbender, whose government has an eagle eye on costs, was no doubt nervous about the consequences of the ruling. The net result could see teachers and special needs assistants hired around the province to allow for smaller class sizes. He voiced disappointment with the ruling and claimed to have sought collaboration and co-operation in his discussions with the BCTF. That makes for a good sound bite, but government needs to focus more on the big picture, which means looking at the effect of its actions on the end users: students. No doubt it would cost more to create smaller classes, through hiring extra teachers and installing more assistants to work with students with special needs. But it would be a worthwhile investment. While we’re all for a fair bargaining structure, this is about more than teachers having slightly better working conditions. With less students in the room, those who need more individual help would, theoretically, have more chance to get a few minutes of their instructor’s time. Measuring that benefit to students, which is how governments must gauge such decisions, may be difficult in the short term. At the very least, returning class size and composition to contract discussions is a step toward creating a better learning environment for our children. 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.
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Sidney needs affordable condos I have read all the information from the developer (of Seaport Place) and have spoken with his representatives. In my opinion, this area can be handled in four ways: 1) leave it as is, 2) build a tall condo building, 3) build limited low rise buildings, 4) make the space into a park. I don’t believe options one, two or four are viable because the area is now a quiet and unattractive area that generates little traffic and minimal revenue for stakeholders. Tenants could be enticed back to the area but that will not be financially viable and does nothing for residents. A tall condo building would be the best financially for the Town and for a developer, but it contravenes existing covenants. Making the area into a park might look nice but will increase the cost to the Town and do nothing for anyone owning the land or leases. The only practical way forward in my opinion, is to encourage limited appropriate development: with “limited” being a mix of buildings, parking and park space, and; “appropriate” being low rise condominiums with some retail. For Sidney to thrive it needs its population to grow (not rapidly, but it needs to be a positive number). With the fixed boundaries we have our only option is to build more density. We may not need more high end or large condos but we
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surely need more affordable and smaller units. We need more working people and families to choose to make Sidney their home. Although it will negatively affect my view, I fully support the current proposal. Don Carscadden Sidney
Blame over-and-under reporting Democracy is under assault in Canada. This is a headline that you might expect to hear Elizabeth May or Lisa Laflamme utter. But my message differs. My fear is Canadians are not able to access unbiased, unspun, balanced news reporting about our Conservative federal government. Over reporting, under reporting and spun news stories now fill the broadcasts. It has always been a fact of life that sensationalism has helped television news ratings. But over the years, Canada has lost a major television news voice that used to be unbiased. A desire to create dissatisfaction with the current federal government is in the interest of media giants that also happen to own wireless netwoks. The Harper government has openly stated there should be more competition in the wireless phone
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Young’s a hippie, but willing to speak out Oh Tom (Fletcher, B.C. Views, PNR, Jan. 22) you’re so right. I’m certain the oils sands projects are totally safe and actually good for our health. Nothing prettier than flying over all those lovely rolling hills of toxins. I hear the lakes of waste products are beautiful this time of year. Neil Young maybe a rich old hippie but thank God he’s willing to spend some of his time trying to expose wrongs in this country instead of promoting the further destruction of what little wilderness Canada has left. C. Scott Stofer Brentwood Bay ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com
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Eppic Waterjet is a cut above Central Saanich industrial cutter uses top technology Steven Heywood News staff
WATERMAIN FLUSHING The District of North Saanich advises residents that flushing of watermains will commence February 3 until May 31, 2014. Watermain flushing occurs annually throughout the District to remove sediment and maintain satisfactory water quality within the distribution system. Temporary water discolouration and/or low water pressure may occur as a result of this activity. This water discolouration is not a health hazard and may require you to clear your water lines by turning on your cold water tap until the water runs clear. The District does not accept responsibility for damages caused by low water volume or the use of discoloured water. We therefore advise consumers to be on the alert for reduced water volume and/or temporary discolouration of water. Upon request, the District will provide advance warning of flushing in your vicinity for persons with special requirements for water clarity. Please contact the Public Works department at 250-655-5480 if you require advance notifcation. Ron Maylen, Works Superintendent
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Nicole and Dwayne Epp at the computer controls of their company’s industrial cutting machine, which uses high-pressure water. recycled, Dwayne said. It’s in a closed-loop system where the water runs through a filter. The abrasive material is pumped out and sent to a nearby company for use in asphalt or concrete. The system, he said, saves around 300,000 gallons of water
each year. With room to grow in Central Saanich, Eppic Waterjet is slowly increasing its client base. To learn more, visit www.epicwaterjet.ca. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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The Town of Sidney is currently seeking proposals from experienced parties interested in organizing and coordinating a program for downtown banners to be placed primarily along Beacon Avenue. The successful proponent will be responsible for promoting, securing subscriptions from local businesses and community groups, and ordering appropriate banners (approximately 120) which will be installed on public poles by the Town. Proposals must be submitted to the Administration Department prior to 4:00pm on Friday, February 7th, 2014. For further information, please contact the Administration Department by telephone at 250-6561139 or by email at administration@sidney.ca.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BYLAWS NO. 2054 AND 2055
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Sidney will hold Public Hearings in respect of Bylaw No. 2054, being the proposed amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1920 and Bylaw 2055, being the proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 for the Town of Sidney. Council is also considering the issuance of a Development Permit and Development Variance Permit in connection with the above noted amendments for the site shown below. All persons who believe that their property is affected by the proposed amending bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw at the Public Hearings to be held at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Written submissions can be received at the Town Hall prior to 4:00 p.m. on February 11, 2014 or at the Public Hearings themselves. The purpose of Bylaw No. 2055 is to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 by rezoning the subject property from Downtown Commercial (C1) to Comprehensive Development Zone 40 (CD40) to allow for the construction of a 4-storey mixed-use development consisting of ground floor commercial, 15 residential dwelling units and surface parking on the subject property. The purpose of Bylaw No. 2054 is to amend Schedule A of the Official Community Plan No. 1920 (the Downtown / Downtown Waterfront Local Area Plan) to include the properties within the Local Area Plan’s boundaries in order to allow for a total of 15 residential dwelling units. The properties which would be affected by this application are: Location:
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The Town of Sidney will commence the mandatory annual flushing of watermains on February 3, 2014 with completion anticipated by the end of March 2014. Flushing will begin in the southern areas of Sidney and proceed north. Temporary discolouration of water and/or low water volume may occur as a result of this activity. This discolouration is not a health hazard. To clear your water lines, turn on your cold water tap until the water is clear. Upon request, we will provide advance warning of flushing in your vicinity for those persons with special requirements for water clarity. Please contact the Public Works Department at 250-656-1034 if you require notification. The Town of Sidney does not accept any responsibility for damage caused by low water volume or the use of discoloured water. We therefore advise consumers to be on the alert for reduced water volume and/or temporary discolouration of water. Brad Thomas, Foreman of Underground Utilities
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taking such a risk, having a background in agricultural manufacturing where they used lasers in the fabricating process in their family company. At their location on the Keating Industrial Area, Eppic Waterjet has plenty of room. They store forms and metal from their clients and when orders come in, Dwayne said their turnaround time is quick, thanks to their water jet. “A big difference between us and other industrial cutters is our willingness to spend the time to meet our clients’ required tolerances,” Dwayne said. “We try to exceed that, if we can. “Hopefully we can deliver product to the customer faster. We are willing to work hard and we’ve got the equipment to do it.” Once the work is complete, the water used in the cutting process is
Town of Sidney
SECOND STREET
Using hi-tech industrial cutting techniques using only water and abrasives Nicole and Dwayne Epp have found a niche on Vancouver Island. It also got their Central Saanich company, Eppic Waterjet, on a recent cover of Commercial Industrial Machinery magazine after being in business on the Island for slightly less than a year. “It’s perhaps the most advanced (machine) of its kind in North America,” said Dwayne, who with his wife Nicole moved to the Island from Saskatchewan after 25 years in the family business. Running at up to 90,000 psi, the water cutter he uses can cut up to eight inches of steel and many other metals. The high-pressure water jets on the machine’s twin heads are injected with an abrasive that aids in the cutting. The pressure, Dwayne said, can be adjusted, depending on the material. The process doesn’t just pound through the metal, either. It’s precise, Dwayne said, and can meet the tolerances of projects required by one of their clients, Viking Air. “In Viking’s case, there’s not a lot of room for error,” Dwayne said. ‘But my machine is very accurate.” The Epps made an investment of a half a million dollars for the water cutter. They say they weren’t afraid of
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Durango is yet another example of what Chrysler is doing right. I enjoyed my entire time with it and so did the rest of the family. Zack Spencer
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One bad Durango in a good way The 2014 Dodge Durango test truck was the perfect Christmas treat. This is the perfect kind of vehicle to have when you need to cart around extra kids and family from events like skating parties to Christmas dinners to anything else that needs getting done over the festive season. With three rows of seats and seating for six or seven passengers, the Durango is a large comfortable vehicle for any large family or a family of four that needs to take extra people to soccer or hockey practice. The Durango tester was the top of line Citadel model with a beautiful two-tine interior, large polished wheels and classy looking grille. It was not fitted with winter tires but we had no skiing plans, plus all Durango models come with AWD as standard equipment. Looks I can’t remember the last time a large SUV turned heads but this model had passersby, friends, and family all taking notice. Several neighbours commented on the stylish “racetrack” rear light bar that has migrated from the Dodge Dart and Charger sedans to this big SUV for 2014. Because of standard AWD and other packaging changes, the starting price is higher than direct competitors, the Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder. Both those vehicles have a base model that starts around $30,000, the Durango, in contrast, starts at $39,995 and tops out at $51,995. This Citadel model, with options, is over $60,000. The base model comes nicely equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and
Bluetooth streaming to name a few. Dodge believes the $43,995 Limited model will be the volume seller thanks to a backup camera with sensors, heated seats over the first two rows and a higher level of interior trim.
take extra passengers regularly, I would opt for the less expensive bench seat that allows room for 7 people inside.
Drive The big update for 2014 is the introduction of an I can’t remember 8-speed automatic transmission to help limit the Inside the last time a large amount of fuel this big Updates to the interior SUV turned heads rig uses. When matched for 2014 include a new to the base 290hp 3.6L steering wheel that conbut this model had V6 the official fuel rating trols two new screens on passersby, friends is 12.4L/100km in the the dash. The first is the and family all taking city and 8.3L on the intuitive and very quick highway. The optional uConnect screen in the notice 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses centre of the console. All Zack Spencer much more fuel and is Durango models, except rated at 15.6L/100km in this top Citadel, get a the city and 9.1L on the 5-inch unit; this trim gets highway. Over two weeks, in almost the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad. 100 per cent city drivin and short trips, The second screen is embedded in the I used a whopping 20L/100 in the city. instrument cluster and can be customIf the Durango were allowed to stretch ized. I tried my hand at this but never its legs on the open road that number really mastered it. The biggest selling would have been much better. Handling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stunning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you
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is first rate thanks to a Mercedes-Benz derived platform (GL-Class). There is a good amount of road feel but bigger bumps are eaten up with no fuss. Verdict This latest Durango is yet another example of what Chrysler is doing right. It is loaded with the latest technology, has a class leading 8-speed automatic, attitude and room to spare. I enjoyed my entire time with it and so did the rest of the family, we even gave it a name, “The Badongo” I don’t know why, but it really is one Bad Durango. If I can read the tea leaves for a moment, I would bet the EcoDiesel will be coming to the Durango, hopefully sooner rather then better. The Lowdown Power: 3.6L V6 with 290hp or 5.7L V8 with 360hp Fill-up: 12.2L/8.3L/100km (city/highway V6) Sticker price: $39,995-$51,995 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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Drives-U-Crazy ... roundabout rebels
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“cut” them off as many do here in Penticton. Before reaching your exit, you signal right to let others know they can enter. They are a great way to filter traffic different ways without traffic lights and if used correctly can actually speed up your trip.
My peeve is people who “crash” thru a roundabout, writes reader John Haygarth. Approaching one, you slow down and look left. If someone is already in, let them continue. Do not
What drives-u-crazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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by an electric motor, it’s still classified as a PHEV. A small on-board gas engine generates electricity when necessary. The new Honda Accord Hybrid (an HEV) further blurs the differences between HEV and PHEV, as it uses the same two-motor powertrain used in the Accord Plug-in Hybrid (a PHEV edition sold only in selected markets). At speeds under 80 km/h the road wheels are driven by an electric motor and its Atkinson cycle gas engine is only used to generate electrical power when needed. The current list price for an Accord EX-L is $29,455 and
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the Accord Hybrid starts at $29,590, which is only $135 more. The top-line Accord Touring V6 sells for $35,400 and the Touring edition of Accord Hybrid is $36,690, just an extra $290. The price differential is almost non-existent. Choosing HEV or PHEV boils down to whether an owner can take full advantage of the plug-in electrical storage feature and normal driving commutes are within the electric-only speed and distance range of the PHEV. A low-speed urban commute allowing the PHEV to charge at home overnight and topped-up again while at work would be an ideal scenario. While the popularity of hybrid vehicles continues to grow, barring a sudden spike in the price of oil/ gasoline, a meteoric rise in the popularity of alternatives to the old reliable gas engine vehicle is unlikely. Then again, who knows what the future, or the next twist in evolution, will bring. Hybrid vehicles have never been more affordable and certainly well worth consideration, if you’re thinking about buying a new vehicle.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently equated hybrid vehicles to early amphibians that hopped out of the oceans, learned to survive on land, and eventually disappeared. Ironically, if the electric vehicle (EV) evolved in a similar way, Tesla (an exclusively EV company) wouldn’t exist. Despite the early birth of production EV, hybrid (HEV) and now plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales continue to rise, new models continue to arrive and at least three all-new PHEVs are expected this year. An HEV functions like or similar to, a conventional gas-engine vehicle, from a driver/owner perspective. It consumes substantially less fuel, especially in an urban environment, and a regenerative braking system can greatly extend the life of brake friction pads. A PHEV increases the energy saving, money saving, and greenhouse gas reducing advantages by tapping into an electrical source and pulling relatively inexpensive electric power off the main grid. It then uses this energy to go further on electrical power alone. How far depends primarily on the capacity of its storage battery, but also on the drive system, the terrain and weather conditions and how the PHEV is driven. Lugging around a bigger battery obviously increases the weight of a PHEV and it takes up either passenger cabin or trunk cargo space. The latest lithium-ion battery packs are lighter and more compact, but the space sacrifice is something that a prospective owner must be willing to live with. Hybrid owner feedback is generally positive and the fuel savings can be substantial. That said, you generally pay a premium for this technology, but that gap is rapidly narrowing. Last year, GM slashed $5,000 off the price of its popular Chevrolet Volt, the best selling PHEV on the market. While GM promotes the Volt as an “extended range” electric vehicle, as its wheels are always driven
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Tesla harvests brake energy continued from previous page
Tesla extends its range by using an alternator to harvest brake energy and recharge its battery, a process that means the brake pedal gets less attention. The Model S is already steeped in industry praise as Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year, TIME’s Best Invention of the Year 2012 and Consumer Reports’ highest score ever given to
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The Model S runs between $62,400 (60 kWh) and $87,400 (85 kWh performance), putting it in direct competition with the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 on price point. “Except this is much faster and handles better, doesn’t need gasoline, and you’ve got all this tech going for you,” Merkin says. See more at teslamotors. com. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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District of Central Saanich PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF 2014 BUDGET / FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2014-18) MEETINGS The Council of the District of Central Saanich invites members of the community to attend the following public meetings at which the District’s 2014 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan will be discussed. All meetings will be held in the Central Saanich Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC. Agendas for the meetings will be posted on the District’s website (www.centralsaanich.ca) typically on the Friday preceding the meeting. As meeting dates and times may be subject to change, the public is encouraged to contact the Municipal Hall (250-652-4444), or check the website the week prior to the scheduled meeting to confirm. 2014 Core Budget o Monday February 3, 2014 5:30 p.m. o Wednesday (if necessary) February 5, 2014 7:00 p.m. 2014 Supplementary Budget Requests / Five Year Financial Plan o Tuesday February 11, 2014 7:00 p.m. o Wednesday (if necessary) February 12, 2014 7:00 p.m. 2014 Water and Sewer Rates / Tax Policy o Monday February 24, 2014 7:00 p.m. 2014 Budget – Public Information Meeting o Monday March 24, 2014 6:30 p.m.
trict of North Saanich at their annual breakfast event. On Thursday, Feb. 20, the community leaders will meet with their constituents at the Mary Winspear Centre at 7:15 a.m. The event runs until 10 a.m. Expect to hear about local issues from the mayors about what’s making news in their community. Tickets for the breakfast are available in advance only (none will be sold at the door) and are available through the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for non-members.
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THE ARTS Zombie Prom at Parkland School’s musical production runs Feb. 5 through 8 SIDNEY — In February Parkland Secondary School’s Musical Theatre Program will become one of the first Canadian schools to present the musical Zombie Prom to local audiences. “Zombie Prom is easily one of the zaniest musical comedies I’ve ever encountered and one of the most entertaining and challenging projects I’ve worked on as a teacher at the school,” said teacher Christine Irving. The performance is a collaboration with choreographer and teacher Stacey Frith and musical director and teacher Cristina Sousa and features 52 performers from Grades 9 through 12. The group has been in rehearsals for five months while a student crew of carpenters, painters and technicians led by instructor Ron Vague have also been hard at work behind the scenes constructing the set. Zombie Prom is a boisterous romp set in the 1950s, documenting a slice of America’s atomic age. The story follows a teenage girl named Toffee, played by Grade 11 student Johnna Van Deth, and her rebellious boyfriend, Jonny Warner, played by Grade 11 student Royce Manese. The two meet at
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Above: Parkland muscial theatre students Phoenix Beaudry and Nicola Hestnes star in the school’s upcoming musical production Zombie Prom. Below: Cast members of Zombie Prom pose for a group shot.
even threatens to cancel the senior prom if any of her students dare try to befriend him. At the same time, word of this conflict reaches journalist Eddie Flagrante played by Grade 10 student Phoenix Beaudry. The production runs Wednesday, Feb. 5 until Saturday, Feb. 8 in the Parkland Theatre at 7 p.m. (doors at 6:40 p.m.) Tickets ($10) are available through the Parkland Secondary box office by calling 250-655-2736 or from the main office at the school at 10640 McDonald Park Rd. — News staff with files from Parkland Secondary School
The Saanich School District is pleased to invite students, parents and community members to visit our Secondary Showcase Evenings. This is a great opportunity to learn about the diverse range of programs and courses available in our secondary schools including many which are unique to our district. Claremont Secondary School February 6th, 2014 6:30-8:30pm Ecole Stelly’s Secondary School February 13th, 2014 6:00-8:00pm Parkland Secondary School February 27th, 2014 5:30-7:30pm SIDES: 4828 West Saanich Road February 26th, 2014 6:30-8:30pm (Learning Services ‘Life After High School’)
We are proud to offer quality instruction and personalized learning to successfully prepare students for the complexity of a rapidly changing world. Our commitment to student success is evident in excellent outcomes and supported by positive learning environments.
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Enrico Fermi High School and fall in love, but the principal, Miss Delilah Strict, portrayed by Grade 12 student Nicola Hestnes, dislikes bad boys and gets Toffee’s parents involved to force a break up. Tortured by the betrayal, Jonny drives his motorcycle to the nearby nuclear power plant and flings himself
into a cooling tower. Alone and filled with guilt, Toffee mourns the loss of Jonny, until one day he returns, having risen from the dead as a teenage nuclear zombie. He comes back because he still loves Toffee and wants to finish his education but Miss Strict refuses to allow zombies in her fine institution. She
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DINE AROUND & STAY IN VICTORIA | FEB. 20 - MAR. 9 One of Victoria’s most anticipated dining event of the year returns in 2014 with Dine Around & Stay in Town. We are featuring three-course gourmet dinner by Executive Chef Iain Rennie in our intimate seaside Dining Room for $50pp or a three-course casual dinner in Kate’s Cafe for $20pp. Reservations required! Quote DINESTAY for overnight stays from $129 per night.
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MOVIE NIGHTS | DAVID FOSTER FOUNDATION THEATRE
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TRIANGLE T-Ball to SIBL For registration information contact Tammy Shiells 250-478-8981 shiells@shaw.ca SOUTH ISLAND BASEBALL LEAGUE (SIBL) Age 18 & up At your local Bantam, Midget Park Steve Gaskin at steve.c.gaskin@gmail.com
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THE TIMEBENDERS | DINNER THEATRE | JANUARY 31 - MARCH 1 Dinner Theatre is back for our first show of 2014. Enjoy a three-course dinner paired with the return of Tom Watson and “The Timebenders” hilarious history of Rock & Roll.
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1Up Single Parent Resource Centre is seeking caring individuals to participate in the Peer Helper for Single Parents volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide resource-focused support for single parents. Training will run once a week from mid-February to mid-April.
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THE Nuchatlaht First Nation is seeking a Band Administrator. Duties required will be to oversee all aspects of the organization from finances, to budgeting, to working with service providers. This list of duties is not all inclusive. The incumbent will be aware of fund accounting, possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or a 2 year diploma in business management. Requirements: Class 5 driver’s license and a current and up-to-date criminal record check. The Nuchatlaht First Nation is a semi-isolated first nation’s community near Zeballos, B.C, and/or on the North Coast of Vancouver Island, approximately 196 kilometres out of Campbell River, B.C. Deadline: February 7, 2014. Please: Fax your resumes to 250-332-5907, or lydia.nuchatlaht@hotmail.com and tyeestrikes@hotmail.com. Mailing Address: Nuchatlaht First Nation, P.O. Box 40, Zeballos, B.C. Telephone Number: 250-332-5908.
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VOLUNTEERS BRIDGES FOR women seeks board members with varied expertise and interest in women impacted by abuse, to support their on-going work for two-year terms. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. CANADIAN CANCER Society is looking for short-term doorto-door canvassers in April to collect donations on a short route in their neighbourhoods. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. SAANICH RECREATION needs friendly, diplomatic volunteers from time-to-time at recreation centres or special events, and would be happy to record your interests and skills. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
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I have an excellent CASH BACK program. For example you would receive $4,050 cash on a sale of $500,000. $5,550 on a $600,000 sale and on up from there. âœŤâœŤ SELLING? âœŤâœŤ I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 sale. A full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. Call me now at 250-508-0739 or visit www.jimparsons.com Jim Parsons Onepercent Realty VI Financing by Edward Gee
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GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $700 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446. GORGE-HARRIET- Quiet, lrg 1 bdrm, grd level, priv ent, utils incl’d, parking, partially furnished, NS/NP. $745/mo. Avail Apr 1. Call 250-3840460 (leave a message).
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GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.
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(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Gutters, hedging, lawns, cleanups. WCB. (250)217-3589.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
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Home & Garden Service since 1972. Repair, fix almost anything. Finishing all manner of jobs. Tidying, organizing. Reg. & ins. Philip Thompson Sidney areas (250)889-7030.
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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. 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. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
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Q: WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION RELATING TO HERITAGE HOMES IN GREATER VICTORIA?
VICTORIA HERITAGE FOUNDATION Founded in 1983 by the City of Victoria, it administers grants to and educates owners of heritage residences and commercial buildings (victoriaheritage foundation.ca) HALLMARK HERITAGE SOCIETY Advocates for preservation, conservation and restoration of built heritage in the CRD (hallmarksociety.ca) HERITAGE B.C. Province’s branch for heritage conservation (heritagebc.ca)
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Don’t discount heritage homes in search Due dilgence critical when looking at an older home Don Descoteau News staff
Lara Hurrell fell in love with James Bay when she was staying in an older home that had been converted into apartments. So when it came time for her to look for a home to purchase, she knew what she wanted: to stay in the neighbourhood and to find a heritage home. Last fall she moved into a cozy James Bay house built around 1910. Finding a place that was not only full of character, but “move-in ready” was like a dream, she says. “The home inspector told me (this) was a real gem,” she says. “I really kind of hit the jackpot with this home.” The previous owner had done a fair amount of restoration work, from replacing the flooring with hardwood Douglas fir to returning the windows to their original leaded stained glass style and installing various updated but period-style fixtures. Despite its relatively small size, the home has three bedrooms and plenty of room for what she needs, Hurrell says. She advises people looking to purchase heritage or
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Lara Hurrell sits by a stained glass window in the front room of her James Bay heritage home. The house was restored to heritage standards by its previous owner. character homes to do their research and make sure they know what they’re getting into. “The initial house I saw, I knew it needed a lot of work,” she said, adding her realtor advised her that home might eat up a lot of her savings. “I was lucky. This one was move-in ready.” In her research with the Victoria-based Hallmark Heritage Society, Hurrell, who was specifically looking for an older house, found her future home had been
moved from across the street and was raised in 1929. Dave Layzell and his wife, Sharon, recently sold Dashwood Manor, a large bed and breakfast on Cook Street at Dallas Road, after operating it for eight years. He says older homes have a special appeal and keep people rooted in the past. “When you do live in that kind of heritage home, it is very difficult to ignore the sensation of knowing there’s been several generations of people living there before
you,” he says. As Hurrell found, not all heritage homes are created the same or are in the same condition. But veteran realtor Patrick Skillings says the numerous well-kept heritage homes in the region are a big part of maintaining the visual appeal of our city from a tourism standpoint. “Victoria is the No. 1 city for heritage retention in B.C. by far,” he says, noting that New Westminster is a distant second. “The beauty of older homes is the streetscape they engender
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and the image they project to the world.” Skillings is a definite fan. He is a director on the Hallmark society, the Capital Region’s watchdog for built heritage preservation, and spent eight years on the board of the Victoria Heritage Foundation, a City of Victoria program that educates owners of character homes about available restoration grants and the heritage designation process. While the market for heritage homes can be tricky to navigate – younger buyers are more likely to be interested in newer homes, he admits – there will always be buyers looking for the unique materials – like solid wood – and design features that older homes include. “Assuming the house is well-maintained, the quality of construction will win the day,” he says. Hurrell, who lived in Calgary previous to her apartment stint, put to rest the misconception that owners of designated heritage homes are handcuffed by regulations when it comes to making alterations. “A lot of people are under the impression you can’t change the interior of the house and that’s generally not the case,” she says. “Talk to the heritage foundation about what you can and cannot do. Once you do your due diligence, if you find the outside works for you, then the inside is no problem.” ddescoteau@vicnews.com
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OPEN HOUSES | JAN. 31 TO FEB. 5, 2014
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
106-1035 Sutlej, $538,000
VICTORIA Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141
5-736 Wilson, $310,999 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Arran McLellan, 250 884-3980
2529 Shelbourne St, $459,900
3731 Blenkinsop Rd, $569,000 Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-474-6003
OAK BAY
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Scott Vannan, 250 818-3796
201-1425 Fort, $334,900
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
2604 Sinclair Rd, $747,000
1893 Marina Way, $995,000
406-1615 Belcher Ave, $189,900
107-75 Songhees, $699,000
5288 Santa Clara, $499,999
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
ESQUIMALT 205-1351 Esquimalt, $189,900
807-66 Songhees, $579,900
Sunday 12:00-2 Smartmove Realty Inc Linda Clark, 250 380-6683
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353
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199 Olive St, $839,900
4210 Quadra, $569,900
982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900
Saturday 2:30 - 4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Rusen, 250-384-8124
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Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
2116 McLaren, $709,900
102-103 Gorge Rd E, $284,900
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frank Chan, 250-477-7291
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301
404-75 Songhees, $669,900
SAANICH EAST
606 Speed Ave, $245,000 2822 Cedar Hill, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 $349,900
408-3170 Irma St, $169,900
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
203-1110 Oscar, $309,900
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
560 Westall Ave, $579,900
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Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
Saturday & Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181
510-165 Kimta Rd, $379,999
948 Garthland Rd, $1,499,800
4062 Livingstone Ave, $524,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Arran McLellan, 250 884-3980
Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
Sunday 11-12:30 Fair Realty Ltd. Sean Thomas, 250 896-5478
127-1025 Inverness Rd, $214,000
10500 McDonald Park, $585,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124
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Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333
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Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131
627 Vanalman Ave, $469,900
A-3183 Metchosin Rd, $359,800 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
79-7570 Tetayut, $247,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ronan O’Sullivan, 250-744-3301
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
SAANICH PENINSULA
3377 Vision Way, $349,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003
10935 Marti Lane, $1,099,995
15-1287 Verdier, $368,500
Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
3310 Ocean Blvd, $875,000
9820 Seaport, $499,500+
1129 Finlayson Arm, $399,900
Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291
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- One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! - Beautiful, 4-level home with wraparound deck & Solarium - Stunning water views with 130ft of waterfront - 2 bed extra accommodation - Conservatory with hot tub
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A-3102 Volmer Rd, $314,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Tony Wick, 250-478-9600
2007 Troon Crt, $617,777 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Brad Forrest, 250-508-1973
3230 Happy Valley, $399,000 Saturday 11-12 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
952 Terlane, $359,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 213-1323
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling, 250-385-2033
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Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301
6442 Willowpark, $459,900
3336B Wishart Rd
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
2655 Sooke Rd
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Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
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- Newly updated contemporary ocean front masterpiece + dock. - Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow - At 3200 sqft it will suit most circumstances & inclds In Law suite. - Exquisite landscaping right down to the dock - Boat in minutes to the world’s most picturesque Victoria Inner Harbour
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Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Paul Holland, 250-592-4422
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875 Walfred, $559,900
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4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900
Mt Newton Valley Luxury Home What a treat! It is refreshing to enter a home where everything is so beautifully presented that you could just move in and enjoy! This 1991 Custom built home sits majestically on .82 acres on the southern slopes of Mt. Newton with views of the Saanich inlet. Everything in this home is immaculate and very well maintained with many updates. A great space with 4,476 sq. ft: 4 beds, 4 baths, heated tile floors, Nanny suite, private drive, immaculate low maintenance gardens and large double garage. The kitchen has so many extras that will“wow”you, all redone in 2007! A perfect family home or the perfect floor plan for a home based office. This is a must view home!
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