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Michael Joss, sporting a Team Canada hockey jersey, pours a beer at The Podium Sports Grill on Yates Street. The bar owner says the 12-hour time difference in Sochi means business will be down from 2010.

Overnight Olympics Pubs lament 12-hour time difference from here to Sochi Kyle Wells News staff

It’s a mutual memory many Canadians share: a crowded bar, Team Canada jerseys everywhere, an overtime goal from superstar Sidney Crosby, the ensuing

celebration and joy. Sadly the experience will be much different during these Winter Olympics. Should the men’s hockey team and other Canadian Olympic hopefuls make it to gold medal matches, many of them will be competing in what will be the wee hours of the morning, due to the 12-hour time difference between Victoria and Sochi, Russia. Canadian staples such as the gold medal game for men’s curling, much of the figure skating finals

and, perhaps most concerning, the men’s hockey final, air live at 4 a.m. “The golden game, unfortunately we’re not going to be able to be open for,” said Michael Joss, owner of The Podium Sports Grill in Victoria. “Even if I was open and just serve juice and pop and food, (the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is) not letting us do that unfortunately.”

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An independent analysis of the Capital Regional District’s sewage treatment project shows that delays will only cost taxpayers more money, says the CRD’s sewage committee chair. The CRD’s Seaterra project is already $50 million over budget – at $830 million – due to inflation and is set to rise further, according to a new report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. But stakeholders say the report only makes a stronger case to move forward with construction as quickly as possible. “Seaterra has stressed very strongly that delay means greater costs,” said Geoff Young, chair of the CRD’s core area liquid waste management committee. “Postponing the project and having construction costs increase means the (onethird) fixed contribution of

the provincial government will be worth less and less the longer we wait.” Last year, an arms-length commission was established to oversee Seaterra and ensure the project stays within its $783-million budget. The Taxpayers Federation funded an independent analysis of Seaterra after Greater Victoria businesses expressed concern about the “nebulous” estimated costs of the project, said Jordan Bateman, the advocacy group’s B.C. director. The CRD’s estimated costs to homeowners are likely underestimated by hundreds of dollars during the project’s initial five-year building phase, he said. In the City of Victoria, the CRD estimates the average household will pay $353 annually towards the project by 2018.

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Have your say on city parks

Two City of Victoria parks are getting playground makeovers this year to meet national safety guidelines, and city staff want your input. Alexander Park on Bay Street between Fernwood Road and Oregon Avenue, and Hollywood Park on Fairfield Road between St. Charles and Earle streets, will both be upgraded. Residents are invited to two open houses to suggest park improvements, ask questions and take a short survey. The Alexander Park open house takes place Feb. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave. The Hollywood Park open house is Feb. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Margaret Jenkins Elementary school, 1824 Fairfield Rd., in the library.

Council wants say in pipeline talks Victoria city council is applying for official intervenor status during the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project hearings. Council unanimously passed a resolution Jan. 30 to apply for intervenor status for the Edmonton-toBurnaby pipeline project. If approved, the twinned pipeline would increase oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Juan de Fuca from five to about 25 tankers per month. In December, Vancouver passed a resolution to act as an intervenor in the Trans Mountain hearings as well. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Video series from climate science institute promotes understanding of the issues Don Descoteau News staff

Understanding what is causing climate change is one thing. Knowing what actions to take to halt that phenomenon, or even reverse it, is quite another. The latest instalment in an online video series produced by University of Victoria-based Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions, released last week, offers real-world solutions to address the problem head-on. While one of the program’s loftier goals is to provide tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to government policymakers worldwide, the scientists who wrote it aimed for it to be accessible to anyone looking to improve their knowledge of what is happening and what they can do about it. “With our first course, we strictly avoided scientific jargon,” Institute executive director Tom Pederson said. “That’s really important. You want the public to understand the concepts, so you have to put it in language that is accessible to anyone interested in the topic.” That 2011 program, titled Climate Insights, is a 13-part series of short videos culminating with the optimistically named, What YOU Can Do About Climate Change. “The trick is to not look at it as this huge undertaking that is beyond the reach of individuals or households,” Pederson said.

Thomas Pedersen, executive director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions at the University of Victoria, practises what he preaches, as he plugs in his Nissan Leaf outside his office. Sharon Tiffin/ News staff

The Institute, which includes climate scientists at B.C.’s four largest universities, has introduced a multi-unit, two-and-a-half hour section entitled ‘Mitigation Needs and Action,’ and ‘Government Tools and Initiatives, Part I and II.’ The first is aimed at a general audience, from individuals to educators at all levels. The second targets policymakers and civil servants – B.C.’s government is encouraging each of its 28,000 civil servants to take the online course. The initial videos were designed to lay out the seriousness of global climate change, but the point of the

new releases is to give people hope for a positive future, not scare them, Pederson said. “We’ve told them that we have an unprecedented problem, but we can fix this, and here’s how, then we lay out the steps to take action. Then the challenge will be for people to start asking their politicians, ‘Why aren’t you doing these things?’” The Institute’s peer-reviewed videos are being viewed by people in dozens of countries, said communications officer Robyn Meyer. A component titled Climate Science Basics, also available on the Institute’s website, has been translated

into Finnish, German and even Chinese. “The value of it is there has been misinformation out there about climate change and this is an opportunity for people to inform themselves in a way that is understandable,” she said. A good primer for newcomers to the issue, she said, is a piece called Clear the Air, which refutes common misconceptions and myths about climate change. To check out the video course, visit pics.uvic.ca/ and click on Climate Insights 101 under Education. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

VicPD tightens belt for upcoming year Daniel Palmer News staff

The Victoria Police Department is reigning in spending on office supplies, technology upgrades and maintenance on its headquarters, but still needs to cover $1.29 million for salary and pension increases in 2014.

VicPD Chief Frank Elsner and police comptroller Scott Seivewright revealed their $45-million draft budget to Victoria council last Thursday. If approved, the budget total would represent a 2.96-per-cent increase over 2013. Seivewright called the budget “very lean,” adding the department has trimmed more than $1 million

from its non-salary budget since 2009. VicPD’s 20-year-old headquarters is also facing necessary maintenance and technology upgrades that are being deferred, he said. One looming spending item is a new, secured $600,000 server room required to meet RCMP standards to access crime databases. Retrofitting the current room may be pos-

sible, but would still cost as much as $350,000, Seivewright said. Funding would be used from VicPD’s existing operating budget. Council accepted the draft budget as information to be reviewed by finance staff. A final budget will be presented to council in the coming months. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Families and others are encouraged to take Family Day exploring the Royal B.C. Museum, when admission is free all day. Guided activities from 1 to 3 p.m. include identifying bones, taking part in a scavenger hunt, sketching in the Natural History gallery, dressing up for photos and having fun with habitat. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 pm.

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Like a diamond, new Hillside dazzles Hillside Centre general manager Kerry Shular hasn’t had many opportunities to come up for air the past couple of years. When she took a few minutes’ breather to speak about the massive expansion and renovation that has Don Descoteau transformed Biz Beat the mall, she chuckled, recalling a recent conversation. “It’s funny, I was just saying to someone this is the first time in 18 months that I haven’t had a construction trailer in the front parking lot,” she said. While securing tenants for the handful of remaining vacancies among 22 new spaces is a priority, Shular happily reported the expansion/renovation is in the area of “95 per cent” completed, with only some landscaping, lighting and signage to be completed. Some mall newcomers, such as Tip Top Tailors, GNC and Cali Nails, aren’t quite in place yet. Target expects a midMarch “soft opening,” Shular said. But enlarged Shoppers Drug Mart and Sport Chek stores are attracting plenty of attention at the Shelbourne Street end of the mall. Tenants who have stayed are happy to see the lion’s share of the work done. Some, like Wrapprz, an independent seller of customized e-device covers and four-year tenant, managed to secure a more premium location. “We’re right next to Purdy’s.

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Laura Hubert, co-owner of Wrapprz in the expanded Hillside Centre, is excited about the 45-year-old mall’s future. It’s a better spot than we were in before,” said Laura Hubert, store co-owner with husband, Jeff. “It’s been a long haul for us, for sure, with all the construction around. But as far as traffic goes, people are starting to come and check things out. It’s be nice when the whole new wing is full of stores.” Hubert is excited about the future of the mall with its fresh new look, doubled-insize food court and broader range of offerings with such anchor stores as Target and Marshall’s, similar to Winner’s and owned by the same parent company. In the Greater Victoria mall battles to attract new customers, Shular believes Hillside now has something to offer everyone. “We’re being selective about what we’re bringing in. It’s a careful consideration of what works and what doesn’t.” The expansion positions Hillside as the leader in the middle market, the 25-and-over age, mid-price point, Shular

said. “We service everybody from families to seniors to teens to children.” Not only has the mall increased its offerings, with more to come, it has made big changes to its external infrastructure, something she called the “sustainability of the new Hillside.” More trees, greenery and rain gardens, the use of permeable paving materials, and the installation of an underground collection system to prevent leaked vehicle fluids from entering the Bowker Creek watershed – all contribute to the greening of the shopping centre. “We even have 12 car chargers on site,” Shular said. While the major project was planned and started before the mall was sold last year to Bentall Kennedy, Hillside’s original developer back in 1969, the new owners will be looking to the mix of 100-plus tenants to spur a solid return on their investment over the long term. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

Charity focus for local merchants Vancouver Island Construction Association’s U40 Network raised more than $8,500 for street community supporter Dandelion Society, at a Casino Royale night Jan. 30. The young construction leaders annually pick a charity to support with their fundraising efforts … You still have time to donate your gently used jeans to a local shelter through Warehouse One – The Jean Store. The retailer, with stores in Hillside Centre, Millstream Village and Tillicum Centre, will give customers 20 per cent off purchases with the donation of two or more pairs of jeans through Feb. 9 … Reps from Monk Office Supply presented a cheque for $800 to the Mustard Seed, donated at its stores before Christmas.

New businesses offer international flair A pair of new businesses downtown are bringing

international flavour to the city. Raj Gupta’s Saaz Restaurant and Lounge, tucked inside in a heritage building at 103-535 Yates St., offers Indian food with specialities like butter chicken, Dosa crepes and Tandoori dishes. A short walk away at 1210 Broad St., Katrina Ulasovska’s Domani Fashion presents women’s clothing, shoes and handbags from Italy.

West Shore operations certifiable green Eight private and public organizations on the West Shore have earned Vancouver Island Green Business Certification distinction. They are City of Colwood (municipal hall), Royal Bay Bakery, Forester’s Bistro and Bar, Growlies for Pets, Farley Martin Notaries Public, Stephen Whipp Financial, Caring for First Nations Children Society and Oak Bay Bicycles.

Who’s making waves on the business front

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney has named Alison Barratt its new executive director, replacing outgoing founding director Angus Matthews. Barratt brings 12 years of experience working with ocean conservation to the job, including nearly a decade at the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Calif. … West Shore Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new board of directors recently, with retired aerospace engineer and Bitez Sandwich Bar owner Doug Kobayashi at the helm as president. Others on the board executive are Ken Taylor, Dana Boutin and Robert Potier, and newly installed directors are Scia’new First Nation treaty negotiator Henry Chipps, lawyer Shelly Quinte and realtor Brad McLaren. Send us your business news to ddescoteau@vicnews.com.

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2014 Residential Branch Chipping The City of Victoria provides a branch chipping service to help residents remove tree branches from their yard. Please have tree branches on the boulevard for chipping by Tuesday, February 11 at 7 a.m. What You Need to Know • NEW: Tree branches must be between 2.5 cm and 25 cm (1" and 10") in diameter for chipping.

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Life, death and heartbreak at VGH Fund for Benson family eclipses $100,000 mark The community is rallying around Victoria father-to-be Dylan Benson after his wife suffered a brain hemorrhage while pregnant with the couple’s child. Robyn Benson, 32, was declared brain dead by doctors on Dec. 29, but her unborn child continues to grow as Robyn remains on life support. Doctors hope the child can reach 34 weeks – seven weeks away

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Sewage figures disputed Continued from Page A1 Bateman pegs that number closer to $530, but said many cost allocation questions remain unanswered, especially for businesses. “You can’t make good decisions with a vacuum of good information,” he said. Young, a Victoria councillor, said the federation is jumping to conclusions, as municipalities have autonomy in how they allocate costs to taxpayers. Victoria is stressing a pay model based on flow, he added. Complicating the financial picture is a recent decision by Colwood to study opting out of Seaterra and build its own sewage treatment facility. The municipality will float the idea at a CRD committee meeting Feb. 12. “If Colwood pulls out, that will further increase the cost by 4.5 per cent to other municipalities. That’s $40 million,” Bateman said, quoting CRD figures. The current sewage treatment project includes a wastewater treatment plant at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt and a biosolids and incineration facility at Hartland landfill in Saanich. Both projects are in the early stages of tendering, with an estimated project completion date of 2018. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Games glitz a thin cover The Olympics are a strange beast. In the lead-up to the Games, we focus a lot of our attention on the host country and how well we think it will welcome the world. We talk about how prepared it is to host a flood of athletes, sports fans and international media in its spit-shined venues, and we learn about the social and political problems unique to that country. Then the Opening Ceremony begins and we don’t think about location again until we’re comparing their spectacle to previous host countries. The Olympics are, for all intents and purposes, an event that can be replicated anywhere there are enough sport venues and hotel rooms to accommodate the events and additional people. With that in mind, why, then, does the International Olympic Committee bestow the honour of hosting the Games on a country embroiled in human rights controversies? Any number of other countries – including bid finalists Salzburg, Austria and Pyeongchang, South Korea – could have earned the hosting duties. We remain deeply troubled by Russia’s newly implemented anti-gay laws, which allow that country to arrest or fine anyone who “promotes nontraditional sexual relations.” The IOC is governed by the Olympic Charter, which completely prohibits discrimination. IOC president Thomas Bach has repeatedly said he’s been assured by President Vladimir Putin that Russia will respect the Charter while the Games are happening. The fact those assurances are necessary should have been reason enough not to award Russia the Winter Games. But with the competition already underway, that’s a moot point. Instead, we urge our fellow Canadians to continue having an open dialogue about these injustices through the course of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Take pride in Canada’s athletes as we watch them perform in the coming weeks, but don’t get so swept up that the discrimination being perpetrated in the host country is forgotten. Canada’s notion of true patriot love must extend beyond our borders. The pride we feel on home soil from being glorious and free should be felt by the citizens of every country, especially at the Olympics, when we’re highlighting fellowship among all.

Russia’s human rights record casts shadow over Olympics

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Pipeline hearings a right for residents Last week, I applied to participate in the National Energy Board review of Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain pipeline. However, I do not know whether the NEB will accept my application. The board has announced they will only accept submissions on this proposal from British Columbians who are “directly affected” by the project and tankers or have “relevant expertise.” Having grown up on the West Coast, I take issue with that assertion. Harvesting from the ocean is a vital part of my culture as a coastal person. I was taught how to catch crabs and collect shellfish as a child. My family still enjoys crabs caught off Sidney, clams from the Gulf Islands and fish caught right off Clover Point in Victoria. Sharing these experiences with my six-year-old son is very important to me. If there is an oil spill, all coastal residents stand to lose our ability to safely engage in these activities. Oil tankers on our delicate and unpredictable coast threaten salmon-bearing rivers and the wildlife and communities that depend on them, and will directly affect my family and I. I believe in the right of every concerned British Columbian to participate in this decision-making process. Anna Kemp Victoria

Will the focus on Russia’s human rights record on LGBT issues overshadow the spirit of the 2014 Winter Olympics? Answer online at www.vicnews.com

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Spoiler ending for Gracepoint?

Re: Climate change made simple – the solutions are trickier (vicnews. com) The trick is taking these great action items from Tom Pederson and getting politicians to take action on them. As citizens of a democracy, we need to speak up and demand that our politicians take action on climate change. At some point, we lost our connection to our representatives. They don’t hear what the people they represent are saying. Many Canadians agree that climate change should be the top priority of the government. Yet, how many environmental bills have been shot down? Will they shoot down the Climate Change Accountability Act again? Is this what they call representing their constituency? Like (climate change activist group) Citizens Climate Lobby, we should each reach out to our politicians and ask them to be serious about implementing environmental policies. Tell them that if they are truly representing their constituency, they need to take action now. No more stalling. No more delaying. No more misinformation. Make it happen. It’s your job. Amar Kumar Etobicoke, Ont.

I am delighted that various areas of Greater Victoria and Sidney will benefit from the production of Gracepoint, a remake of the highly popular British show Broadchurch. However, please tell me there will be a different ending – a different murderer. The main reason Broadchurch was so successful in the UK, apart from superb acting and photography, was that it was a genuine whodunnit. Nobody guessed who the murderer was until the very last episode. Now that we all know (or soon will from friends who cannot keep a secret) who the murderer is, just what is the point? Pauline Mills Esquimalt

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VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL -(Odeon/The Vic) The big news this week is the opening of the annual Victoria Film Festival, showcasing several dozen feature films, compendiums of short films, plus symposiums and other special events. For details, grab a brochure or check out their easy-to-use website for full details. THE MONUMENTS MEN -(Odeon/Landmark Uni 4/SilverCity/ Westshore) George Clooney directs and acts in this rousing true-life tale of an American platoon during the Second World War tasked with retrieving European art masterworks pilfered by the Nazis. With Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, and John Goodman. THE LEGO MOVIE -(SilverCity/ Landmark Uni 4/Westshore) An evil LEGO tyrant plans to glue the entire universe together, and it’s up to an ordinary LEGO mini-figure to save the day. This animated romp features the vocal talents of Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, and Will Ferrell. VAMPIRE ACADEMY -(SilverCity) Peaceful and mortal vampires called Morols live discreetly amongst us humans, but are being hunted by nasty, immortal vampires. Luckily, the Morols have a sexy guardian named Rose. Let the biting begin! ★★★★ 12 YEARS A SLAVE -(Odeon) This harrowing, true-life tale of a free black man in 1840s America who was kidnapped and sold into slavery is this year’s Oscar front runner. Directed by Steve McQueen (Hunger, Shame) and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Brad Pitt. ★★★½ AMERICAN HUSTLE -(Odeon/SilverCity) David O. Russell (Three Kings, The Fighter) looks good to be collecting Oscar Gold for this screwball crime dramedy, loosely based on the 1970s Abscam scandal, when an FBI sting ensnared a bunch of congressman on corruption charges. This devil’s brew of messy emotions and sneaky double-crosses features a great cast that includes Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence. ★★½ AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY -(Odeon/Landmark Uni 4) A wildly dysfunctional family has an acrimonious, often venomous reunion after a funeral. Meryl Streep acts up a storm as the family matriarch, but all the shrieking and anger and emotional messiness doesn’t have much of a point. The great cast includes Chris Cooper, Sam Shepard, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Ewan McGregor, and Dermot Mulroney. ★★★½ DALLAS BUYERS CLUB -(Odeon) Matthew McConaughey has latterly gone from laughing stock to leading actor, and is currently an Oscar fave for his role in this true-life 1980s-era story of Ron Woodroof, a redneck, homophobic rodeo rider from Texas who finds out he has contracted AIDS from wild living. Given only weeks to live, Woodroof finds out about the experimental drug AZT and comes alive as a drugsmuggling AIDS activist, helping not just himself but many other sufferers. Co-star Jared Leto is also nominated, for best supporting actor. FROZEN -(SilverCity/Westshore) As a prelude to winter comes this appealing Disney animated tale about a brave woman who sets out to rescue a kingdom trapped in eternal winter. Some of the other characters include a goofy snowman and his reindeer buddy. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. ★★★½ GRAVITY -(SilverCity) Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in a harrowing, brilliantlyexecuted thriller about two astronauts aboard a space station who survive an accident only to find themselves drifting helplessly through space, with little hope of rescue or survival. Oscar loves this movie! ★★★HER -(Odeon) Most critics have loved the latest from the incomparably weird Spike Jonze

(Being John Malkovich), which stars Joaquin Phoenix as a lonely writer who develops an intensely intimate relationship with his computer’s Siri-like operating system (voiced with beguiling sexiness by Scarlett Johansson). See review in the monthly Monday Magazine. ★★★ THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG -(SilverCity) Peter Jackson delivers three hours of fast-paced entertainment in this exciting, combat-filled and often funny account of Bilbo, Gandalf, and a bevy of bearded dwarves as they confront that terrifying, gold-hoarding dragon named Smaug (voiced by the suddenly ubiquitous Benedict Cumberbatch). ★ I, FRANKENSTEIN -(SilverCity/ Westshore) Aaron Eckhart stars in a truly terrible special effectsdriven fantasy thriller about how Mary Shelley’s legendary monster becomes mankind’s saviour as he teams up with angelic gargoyles (!) to battle demons ready to conquer humanity. With Bill Nighy. ★★½ JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT -(SilverCity/Westshore) A young Jack Ryan (Chris Pine, Star Trek) has to upshift from covert CIA analyst to kick-ass field agent in this high-octane thriller about a Russian plot to destroy the U.S. economy as part of a terrorist attack. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and co-starring Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, and Colm Feore. ★★ LABOR DAY -(Odeon/ Westshore) The previously credible Jason Reitman (Up in the Air) directs Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin in a sudsy, occasionally laughable melodrama about a depressed single mom who has an encounter with a seemingly scary escaped convict, only to find herself falling for the hunky dude. See review online. THE NUT JOB -(SilverCity/ Westshore) So-so reviews have greeted this animated romp about a curmudgeonly squirrel who gets banished from his park and has to learn to survive in the big city -- so watch out, Maury’s Nut Store! With the vocal talents of Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl, and Will Arnett. ★★★½ PHILOMENA -(Landmark Cinema 4) Oscar-nomination speculation is already swirling around Judi Dench for her performance as a woman who was forced to give up her out-of-wedlock child 50 years ago and is now determined to track him down. This surprisingly funny dramedy co-stars Steve Coogan and is directed by the great Stephen Frears (High Fidelity, The Queen). ★★RIDE ALONG -(Westshore) The jokes are raunchy and predictable in this action comedy about a fast-talking security guard who joins his cop brother-in-law-to-be on a ride along in order to prove himself worthy of marrying the man’s sister. With Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. ★★THAT AWKWARD MOMENT -(SilverCity/Westshore) Three 20-something guys who are best friends find themselves confronting a terrifying question: are their current dates just casual affairs . . . or something more? Zac Efron stars in an uninspired romcom, set amidst the hook-up generation, that clumsily blends raunchy jokes with tender feelings. See review. ★★★½ THE WOLF OF WALL STREET -(Odeon/SilverCity) Revered director Martin Scorsese reunites with Leonardo DiCaprio for this electrifyingly debauched, true-life tale of Jordan Belfort, a sleazy Wall Street stockbroker at the centre of a massive financial scandal in the 1990s. With Matthew McConaughey, Jonah Hill, and Jon Favreau.

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From rather ordinary to rather extraordinary Tampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and doing it repeatedly is impressive. The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing. Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 model. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again. Looks The styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sportier look with a bit more aggression. The most aggressive version of both

addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduction of Display Audio system that is available From fuel on the EX and Touring economy to reliability, models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen resale value, cost design that lets the driver of ownership and access many functions Inside sportiness the 2014 from the radio to apps One of the reasons that Honda Civic is a good that piggyback off your the Civic is the best iPhone. (No Android apps selling car in Canada is choice yet but they are working the practical, yet sporty Zack Spencer on this.) This taps into the interior in both the sedan power of your phone, in and coupe. Many people, the big screen, with full including me, didn’t integration. I liked the speed and funcinitially like the split dash with the tion of the design but really missed a speedometer on the top and the tarotary dial to adjust the volume over a chometer on the bottom, but over time touch screen volume design. Yes, there this design has proven to be a winner. is a volume control on the steering I was wrong. The split design now wheel but one next to the radio would incorporates more information to see complete the package. without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other Drive functions like radio station information Honda has made one small change are just below the front window. In and one big change to help with fuel the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.

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economy. The small one is the exhaust system has been adjusted in both the sedan and coupe to let the engine breath better, improving horsepower slightly from 140hp to 143hp. The big change is the introduction of an inhouse continuously variable transmission (CVT), replacing the old 5-speed automatic. This actually makes this little car more drivable and might be the best CVT on the market. The car snaps away from a stop and cruises with ease on the highway, with quick changes

in the gear ratio that helps mimic a conventional automatic design. In addition, there is a sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel to help liven things up. Honda has done a first rate job here and their efforts have been rewarded with a six per cent improvement in city fuel economy and an overall drop from 6.2L/100km combined to 6.0L, something very hard to do with such a small car. The driving dynamics of the Civic has always been very good due to a fully independent suspension and willing engine. The 143hp is a nice match for this car and the CVT is a great complement. The 5-speed manual is a blast to drive but it could use a 6th gear on the highway, as the high-revving engine can get noisy. The steering is crisp and the car overall instills a high level of confidence. Verdict Honda admits that their Civic might not be the top choice in every reason to buy a compact car but they are near the top in all categories. From fuel economy to reliability, resale value, cost of ownership and sportiness this car is a good choice. The many improvements made to the car over the past three-model-years, has taken the Civic from rather ordinary to rather extraordinary. They know how to make a good, solid, reliable car and for 2014 things just a little bit more interesting. The Lowdown Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 143hp or 2.4L with 205hp Fill-up: 6.7L/5.0L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $15,690-$26,655

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Channeling your inner teenager in the snow

Picture this: You’re a teenager with a driver’s license, your wealthy parents have left you alone for the day and there has just been a huge snowfall. Your parents decided to take the SUV and the Porsche Carrera 4S is sitting all by its lonesome in the garage. All your friends are busy so you’ll need to make your own fun today. But how? The key to this stellar coupe, which generally remains under armoured guard, somehow surfaces. Then you hear a voice calling your name. You look around and wonder if you’re imagining things or if the milk you drank for breakfast had expired. You look down at the key fob and it is speaking to you. Through its German accent you decipher words like, “traction control off,” “sliding sideways,” “car control,” and the best of all, “you won’t get in trouble.” Then giddiness overcomes your body. Your eyes widen. Your smile is uncontrollable.

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Before you know it you’re nestled cozily in the heated sport driver’s seat, looking where you want to go and having the time of your life; sliding sideways on a snow and ice track in a $140,000 sports car. Life is wunderbar. The best part about this teenage dream is that it’s not a teenage dream. It’s a reality. For those wanting to learn car control on a designated ice/snow track, it’s entirely possible thanks to Porsche’s Camp4 training school.

The track’s location is less than a couple of hours drive outside of Montreal, Quebec at Mecaglisse. It’s a playground for the German automaker’s, rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S and Cayman, along with the allwheel drive 911 Carrera 4S. You’ll have the opportunity to drive all three vehicles in various parts of the facility. Whether you are learning how to control over- and

under-steer on the oval, or learning how to appropriately kick the back end out by blipping the throttle at the slalom, chances are, you’ll have a grin on your face the whole time. And if you spin out, you just keep going. The program commences with a driver’s briefing and drivers are introduced to their instructors. Proper seating position is

explained and then it’s time to hit the track. Exercises are done with two people to each car, and each Porsche is equipped with radios that are linked together. That way, the instructor can talk to you and give you pointers while they observe what’s going on. Sometimes you get praise. Sometimes you get constructive criticism. It’s just part of the process.

Classic trucks of the screen Vintage pickups and SUVs are among the hottest things in the collector car world. Not surprisingly, they are also popular on the big and small screen. Here are five fine examples. 1. 1973 Ford F-250 (The Blues Brothers): After stiffing the proprietor of Bob’s Country Bunker on a huge bar tab, Jake and Elwood Blues take off in the Bluesmobile with “The Good Ole Boys” – the country and western act that they’d impersonated at said bar – in hot pursuit. Love the shot of two angry musicians in costume glaring out the front windows of the camper shell, just before the truck winds up on its side. 2. 1967 Ford Bronco (Green Acres): The much-loved CBS

comedy featured a thennew red 1967 Ford Bronco as the official vehicle of scatter-brained county agent Hank Kimball, usually seen driven around Hooterville and the Douglas farm (minus doors and top). For most of its run, Green Acres was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, so the Bronco’s frequent appearances were no surprise. 3. 1972 Chevrolet C-10 (Dazed and Confused): The 1993 Richard Linklater high school cult classic, set in the mid-1970s, featured what appeared to be a 1972 Chevy C-10 pickup in Cheyenne trim. It was driven by paddle-wielding upper-classman Benny O’Donnell (played by Cole Hauser), who freshmen

The 1972 Chevy C-10 in Green Acres“Dazed and Confused” episode. Gramercy pictures pHOtO encountered at their peril. 4. 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning (The Fast and the Furious): Lead actor Paul

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2010 NISSAN

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Strange as it may sound, provincial championships are somewhat old hat for the Pacific Christian School Pacers senior girls basketball team. Setting aside their four B.C. championship titles in open A and AA level tournaments over the years, the Pacers had yet to win the B.C. Christian Secondary Schools Athletic Association title – until last weekend. The Saanich team captured its first banner in the highly competitive Christian field with a come-frombehind 68-65 win over perennial strength Abbotsford Christian in last Saturday’s final in Surrey. “Me and my Grade 12 friends on the team, we’re super excited to get a banner,” said tournament MVP and pacers point guard, Hannah Thompson. She was one of three graduating players honoured at a pennant-raising ceremony held before a Tuesday city league game at PCS. The Pacers, who went 3-0 at the tournament, led for most of the final but fell behind by nine points late in the fourth quarter. Led by Kat Candell (25 points) in the backcourt and Thompson (17 pts.) up front, PCS went on a 14-2 run to cap the victory. Down 65-62 with less than a minute to go, the Pacers got a baseline threepointer from Candell to tie the game.

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for a business boost, unlike this summer’s World Cup, which will be on during prime pub hours. “It’s not the best, in terms of when it’s being shown,” Herring said. “It is a tough one.” The Alliance of Beverage Licensees applied for loosened rules to allow pubs and bars to open at early morning hours so patrons could watch events live. The LCLB rejected the application. kwells@goldstream gazette.com

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

COMPANION/ Housekeeper. Reliable, attention to detail. Errands. Accepting new clients. Senior friendly. Excellent ref’s. $20/hr. Call (250)744-1456.

WINTER BOOTS ladies, sz 11, brown (real leather), $50. Call (778)440-3334.

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

FURNITURE ESTATE SALE: Sofa and matching loveseat, chairs, 2 futon sofa beds, bedroom sets, 60” TV, dinning room set, dishes, china cabinets, Persian carpets, Persian satellite, garden tools, clothing, complete household items. All in excellent condition. Everything must go! Call (250)477-4600.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DOWNSIZING Hand & Electric Tools 10 x 5 Billiard Slate Table 100 lb Lino Roller Carpet Cutter 2 briefcases Wine Carboy Lifter 6”x 20” Timber Steel Rollers Lrg.Cap. Sawdust Vaccum Tooled Saddle, Mens jewellry And more! (Coombs) 1-250-248-4495 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

WHITE DAY bed w/trundle includes cover & 3 shams. $275. Call (250)656-7716. Women’s Mustang Floater Coat & Bib Pants. 2 VW & Audi Bike Racks. Car Brochures. Magazines from 50’s & 60’s. (778)426-2835.

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

NANAIMO 3 HOUSES. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. Reasonable Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

WANTED 1960’s Pick-up Truck, Ford or Chev, running condition, $500 or less. Call John (250)816-7368.

REAL ESTATE DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909, 5911 Stone Haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital) both properties are 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more, $309,000 includes gst. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stone Haven Rd, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm+ den+ rec room heat pump, 5 appls, built-in vac, $384,000 includes gst, on bus route near hospital. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

SIDNEY 9805 2nd St- Large 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

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MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.

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1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426. 2009 KIA SPECTRA- 36,000 km, under warranty, 4 cyclinder, 5 speed, detailed, spoiler, great looking car in mint condition, $8500. (778)426-3424. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

ROOMS FOR RENT OAK BAY Border.$475. inclds utils, cable/wi-fi. Semi priv bath, W/D, bus route. Feb 15. Female only. 250-595-7610.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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.

SUITES, LOWER BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755.

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1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Exc. cond. new hot water heater, circuit board in fridge, toilet wheel bearings packed tires & electrical brake system checked. In floor heating privacy screens, rubber roof vinyl siding water purification kit, 24x12 outdoor mat. Full winter storage shroud with breathable sides & rubber roof. $10,000. 250-652-9660.

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BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, non-smokers. Off street parking, own yard area, walk to all shops and bus. Avail. now. $800+ shared util’s. Call (250)652-0250 after 5pm.

1986 NISSAN pick-up truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, standard, 204,000 km. Good running condition. $1500 obo. Call (250)812-6565.

ESQUIMALT- 2 bdrm ground level, W/D, cat ok. N/S. $1000. Avail now or Feb 1st. (250)385-2846.

1990 TOYOTA 4x4. Extended cab, V6, 5-spd. 227,000 km. White, great truck! $6500. Call (250)479-3680.

GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $700 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446.

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1 BED & 2 BED FLATS MOVE IN READY

FROM THE LOW $200s unionvictoria.com Welcome to Victoria’s Old Town district, an area rich in character and new found energy. With the arrival of Union, you can now call this neighbourhood home. Visit us today and experience for yourself our spacious and functional 1 & 2 bedroom Old Town flats. Homes from 493 sq.ft available for viewing! Don’t miss your chance to live in this vibrant neighborhood with Union’s return on March 1st.

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Q: WHAT ARE SOME TIPS TO FOLLOW AS A SINGLE WOMAN HOMEOWNER? Buy a tool kit – Your collection should include a good hammer, a multi-head screwdriver, pipe wrench, utility knife, needle-nose pliers, tape measure and a saw. Ways to avoid unfair treatment – Ask friends for referrals on contractors or service professionals; ask for names of their customers you can call; get multiple quotes on jobs and get everything in writing. Ways to protect yourself – Make yourself familiar with the neighbourhood by driving or walking around; get to know nearby neighbours; if you take transit, see who gets on and off the bus when you do. – Courtesy thisoldhouse.com

Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at 250.480.3227 or email jgraham@ blackpress.ca

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BUYING TIP |Check out municipal bylaws relating to secondary suites before making an offer

Want a suite deal? There’s many options Income-helping secondary suites come in all shapes, sizes Don Descoteau News staff

Looking for a detached home but don’t have enough money to make it work? For people considering becoming a landlord, there are numerous options around Greater Victoria for mortgage helper suite. The range of suites is as varied as the homes they are part of – they run from hastily converted basements to full-feature accommodation designed and built to the B.C. building code, a.k.a. “legal suites.” In 2010, apartment dwellers Jennifer and Keith Souter found what they were looking for in the Parkdale section of the Westhills neighbourhood in Langford. The sprawling new development offered homes with various configurations of secondary suites. “With the income suite we were able to look at a full single-family dwelling,” Jennifer says. “That was appealing, to be on our own and not have to be part of a strata.” While the couple were thrilled to be building equity, the living situation was not ideal, she says. The Souters were upstairs while their tenants took the main floor. “We have a dog and we

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Keith and Jennifer Souter stand in front of their carriage home in the Westhills neighbourhood in Langford. This home, like their last one, includes an over-garage rental suite that offers them financial freedom and separation from their tenant. were always worried that they might hear us. You’re always conscious of someone sharing that space,” she says. They began looking for a housing setup that better suited their needs and found it – about 500 yards away. In July 2012 they moved into a coach house at Westhills, one with a suite above a detached garage. “We almost never see our tenant, except at rent time,” Souter says. “We feel like we’re completely separate.” Buying in a new neigh-

bourhood tailored for all manner of families – from young people breaking into the market to couples needing close accommodation for elderly parents – is just one example of how to solve the need for a suite. Realtor Kevin Sing has seen numerous such situations in his 14-plus years in the industry. While there is generally always some financial necessity to such transactions, he says, it’s not always about the mortgage helper. “(Often) it’s about helping

family,” he says, noting suite residents can be at either end of the age spectrum, from college-age children to elderly parents. “It remains a pretty significant reason for looking for a home with a suite. Usually we’re looking for a nice suite, usually above ground.” Regardless of the reasons for searching out homes with suites, buyers should ask their realtor about the municipality’s stance on secondary accommodation, Sing says. Most jurisdictions have

recognized the need for – and existence of – secondary suites as a way of providing affordable accommodation. And for the most part, non-registered suites are not a target for bylaw enforcement, Sing says. “Parties and parking” remain the two most common reasons people renting out suites in neighbourhoods run afoul of bylaw enforcement officers. For buyers who need the rental income to help pay their mortgage, the legal status of a suite and the complaint history are worth asking about, he adds. “If they’re relying on that income and their comfort zone is not to have to deal with a bylaw officer down the road, they probably should be looking at something that is legal or perhaps rethink their financial situation.” As with homes themselves, location is important to tenants. “It’s good to be close to a bus route, say, no more than two buses into UVic or Camosun or Royal Roads (University),” Sing says. A short walk to amenities is also appealing. While checking out prospective tenants is part of their due diligence, Souter enjoys the financial freedom the suite offers them. Not to mention the fact they’ve become part of a group of people in similar situations in the neighbourhood. “I love it, all of our friends are there,” she says. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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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

VICTORIA 807-66 Songhees, $579,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

1769 Haultain, $645,999 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Arran McLellan, 250 884-3980

101-1235 Johnson St, $289,800

606 Speed Ave, $245,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353

2822 Cedar Hill, $349,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

199 Olive St, $839,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

5-1027 Belmont Ave, $619,000

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291

613-100 Saghalie Rd.

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sladja Stojkovic, 250 477-5353

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600

201-1063 Southgate, $299,800

803-250 Douglas

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Patrick Skillings, 250-370-7788

107-250 Douglas

Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

202-1425 Fort, $309,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955

415-365 Waterfront Cres, $419,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

1515 Shasta, $928,000 Sunday 1-3 JONESco. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838

OAK BAY 2071 Townley, $649,000 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250 477-7291

688 Falkland, $1,500,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100

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Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Giovanna Balaiban, 250-477-5353

624 St Patrick, $829,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Bros Robert Young, 250-385-6900

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21-127 Aldersmith Pl, $445,000

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bruce McCallum, 250-858-5762

3-199 Atkins, $406,000 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Colin Gareau, 250-812-3451

SAANICH EAST 4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333

207-935 Cloverdale Rd, $419,888 Wednesday-Sunday 12-4 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181

3222 Keats, $480,000

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

25-3958 Cedar Hill Rd, $239,900

20 Newcastle Crt, $599,000 Saturday 2-4 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Murray Clodge, 250-818-6146

ESQUIMALT 7-1115 Craigflower, $469,900

Pemberton Holmes Mike Lock, 250-384-8124

4210 Quadra, $569,900 Sunday 12-2 Smartmove Realty Inc Linda Clark, 250 380-6683

2019 Casa Marcia Cres.

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields, 250-384-8124

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Riley Janes, 250-384-8124

201-873 Esquimalt Rd, $239,900

982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900

SAANICH WEST 13-4540 West Saanich Rd, $350,000 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

460 Montcalm, $559,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

1020 Burnside Rd W

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216

3795 Burnside Pl, $549,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921

65-4125 Interurban, $349,000

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka, 250 384-8124

SAANICH PENINSULA 8880 Park Pacific Terr, $1,199,000

Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ally Guevin, 250-477-7291

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

1330-1334 Esquimalt Rd, $689,888

3675-1507 Queensbury, $359,000

10935 Marti Lane, $1,099,999

Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee, 250-385-2033

Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124

1469 Honeysuckle Pl, $675,000 Sunday 2-4

1290 Eston Pl, $899,500

419 Pelican, $777,900

113-37 Skogstad Way, $327,000 Sunday 2-4

2518 Mill Hill Rd.

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

1957 Jeffree Rd, $624,800 Sunday 2-3:30 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

9820 Seaport, $499,500+

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

6963 Hagan Rd, $519,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ally Guevin, 250-477-7291

10410 Allbay, $346,000

Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

312-10461 Resthaven Dr, $339,900 Saturday 2-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131

37-2500 Florence Lake Rd, $49,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141

205-2747 Jacklin Rd, $255,000

Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sandra Govender, 250-592-4422

1290 Eston Pl, $899,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Hayley John, 250-474-4800

2655 Sooke Rd, $219,900 Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301

3379 Vision Way, $339,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

112-1177 Deerview

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Sandra Hoff, 250 477-7291

3640 Vitality

110-1177 Deerview Pl, $659,000

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228

8-2711 Jacklin, $249,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291

Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

214-866 Brock Ave, $259,000 Sunday 1-3

Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

SOOKE 2522 Townsend, $441,000 Saturday 2-4, Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

887 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900 Sunday 2:30-4

WEST SHORE

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

MALAHAT

SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

1373 Bonner Cres, $439,900 Saturday 2-4

870 Hackamore, $1,299,900 Sunday 1-3

Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 384-8124

2075 Hedgestone Lane, $799,000 Saturday 1-2

Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Re/Max Camosun Diana Winger, 250-370-7788

UP ISLAND 2960 Phillips, $384,900

Saturday 1-3, Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell, 250 744-3301

#7-614 Granrose Terrace

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10500 McDonald Park, $585,000

Open House Sat & Sun 12-3 pm

Greg Long The price of each unit includes: • Forced Air Heating System with High Efficiency Heat Pump • $8,000 Stainless Steel Appliance Package • 2” Venetian blind package • Roughed in Alarm & Vacuum Systems • Landscaping & Sprinklers, front and rear yard

greglong@shaw.ca

250.384.8124 #150-805 Cloverdale Avenue Victoria, BC V8X 2S9

www.greglong.ca

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Friday, February 7, 2014 - VICTORIA

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Fibre 1 or Kids Favourite Cereals 330–505g While quantities last. Selection may vary by location.

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Lowest Prices on Tires

Parts & Labour

B4 • Friday, February 7, 2014 - BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

Our Largest Inventory EVER! LOW KMS

PARK ASSIST

2012 DODGE RAM 1500 LONGHORN

2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED

This gorgeous Laramie has a leather interior, power slide rear window, more options than we can fit! B.C.only & no accidents! Stk #V15893

This Explorer is loaded with powerfold rear seats, heated steering wheel, park assist, rain sensing wipers and much more! Stk #D15957

2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

37,999

38,988

WITH OVER 450 VEHICLES ... YOU GET CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT

335D

31,488

2011 FORD

Just over 10,000kms means lots of warranty remaining at this price is BETTER than new! EcoBoost means top of class in towing! Stk #D15437

Bluetooth handsfree! Power adjustable pedals! Power folding mirrors and EcoBoost turbo, it’s time to do some towing! Stk #D15654A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

29,888

2012 FORD

This 3.5L EcoBoost powerhouse even has a tailgate step! This truck is set up to work all day long! Factory warranty remaining! Stk #D15563

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

11,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 TOYOTA

COROLLA CE/LE/S

Stk #X15148

Stk #D15489

8,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

6,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

24,299

26,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD

2010 NISSAN

Ford’s come loaded with heated seats, power moonroof, 6 way driver’s seat, Sync bluetooth all at 5.1l/100km hwy! Stk #C15828

This offroader’s dream has has a new battery, new front brake pads and machined rotors and more! Stk #D15512A

2011 CHEVROLET

SILVERADO 1500 LS

XTERRA 4

B.C. only! Factory warranty remaining! Rare - extended cab! Spray-in bed liner! Stk #D15432

22,998

21,788

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HYUNDAI

ACCENT SE Stk #T15588

11,488

2005 CHRYSLER

10,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

MPV

Stk #D15271

5,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,888

17,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 CHEVROLET

2006 CHRYSLER

EQUINOX LT

300 C HEMI

Stk #D14478B

10,388

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 CHEVROLET

UPLANDER LS Stk #P15127A

5,888

2003 BUICK

2006 SATURN

LESABRE CUSTOM

ION

Stk #D14985A

4,888

Stk #D15267

2,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

Stk #D15608

10,888

Stk #T15397

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #T14829A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2002 MAZDA

Stk #D15324

300 C

MALIBU LTZ

SENTRA SV

Stk #D15600

2010 CHEVROLET

2013 NISSAN

200 LIMITED

19th

RANGER SPORT E/C Stk #D15450

F350

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Voted

VICTORIA NEWS

2013

8,888

18th

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BUY A U SE TO

Best City

of the

4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

2008 FORD

BEETLE GLX CABRIO $

VICTORIA NEWS

E HICL VE

Stk #D15250

29,389

PATHFINDER CHINOOK

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17th

Voted

R YEA

2003 VOLKSWAGEN

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

BUY A U SE TO

Best City

of the

E HICL VE

2004 NISSAN

2012

14,888

15,888

Stk #T15423

Voted

R YEA

FIT LX

IMPALA LT

16th

BUY A U SE TO

Best City

of the

2011

2011 HONDA

2013 CHEVROLET

Stk #D15529

20,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

Everyone wants a 4 door 4x4 Jeep! This is a B.C. only vehicle! Glass claim only! Amazing tires and brakes! Stk #D15639A

This diesel powerhouse is come with trailer towing package, sliding rear window and LOTS of torque. Stk #F15951

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

E HICL VE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15518

WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

B.C. only! No Accidents! Serviced front and rear brakes! These trucks are workhorses, and this one has warranty remaining! Stk #D15645

22,999

23,799

ROUTAN S

Voted

R YEA

Stk #X15880

2012 VOLKSWAGEN

BUY A U TO SE

Best City

of the

2010

WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON

E HICL VE

28,899

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 JEEP

2011 JEEP

SILVERADO 1500

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15573

23,288

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

B.C. only! All 4 sets of brakes have been serviced! One of the best interiors on the road! Stk #C15935

23,744

23,888

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE – 12 RETAIL LENDERS TO CHOOSE FROM

2008 FORD

FOCUS TITANIUM

MINI COOPER

Absolutely loaded for a work van! Power mirrors and cruise control! This work vehicle is all ready to tow! Stk #D15979

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHEVROLET

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 MINI

E250 ECONOLINE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER

27,988

F150 XLT ECOBOOST S/CAB

32,299

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD

F150 FX2 X/CREW SB

28,888

Lots of warranty left! Power panorma roof! Backup camera! This frontrunner in technology even parks itself! Stk #C15929

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

B.C. only vehicle! No accidents! Service history included! With its large interior space and quiet drive you can’t go wrong! Stk #T15934

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 FORD

At 6.3l/100km hwy this 4 cylinder Focus is ready to drive! With its power moonroof and 19” alloys it’s time to look amazing! Stk #D15749

Talk about OPTIONS! Off-road package! Power moonroof and rear glass! CAMPER PACKAGE! Over half off the original MSRP!!! Stk #X15687

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING ED

FUSION TITANIUM

F350 LARIAT S/CREW

28,888

2013 FORD

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBURARY 6, 2014.

29,688

29,699

BEST P

B.C. only! No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This V6 4x4 is one of the best trucks on the road! Come see why! Stk #D15918

33,888

B.C. only! 4 new sets of brakes! Heated wheel, panaramic sunroof! This AWD is the pinnacle of luxury! Stk #F15850

2008 FORD

Local Island vehicle! Twin Turbo! Enjoy this hard top convertible while pushing out 300hp! Stk #T15401

X5 XDRIVE30I

No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This Deep Cherry beauty his a 4wd V6 with remote start and 18” alloys! Stk #F15894

29,888

2009 BMW 335I CABRIOLET

2009 BMW

GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

F150

PRESS GREATER VICTORIA • B5

BACK CAMERUP A

LOCAL CAR

2012 JEEP

BEST P LA

FRONTIER SV

33,899

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 NISSAN

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

F150 XLT S/CREW LB 4WD

Diesel! B.C. only! No accidents! This 265hp dream sports car is one of the least expensive you’ll find! Stk #C15877

This 6.7L V-8 diesel pumps out an incredible 400 hp!!! With just 58000kms on the odometer you can’t go wrong! Stk #V15910

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 BMW

3.99%

4 new Cepek Fun Country tires riding on 20” Mayhem alloys, Magnaflow exhaust, running boards, bull bar, 6” lift kit! Only 15,000kms! Stk #D15876

CHECK THESE OUT... JUST A SAMPLE OF ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER!

2012 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY

FROM

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RATES

BEST P

39,999

LOW KMS

TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT!

7603 250-478-

BEST P

NO S NT ACCIDEAR BC C

Friday, February 7, 2014 - BLACK

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DL #30897

B4 • Friday, February 7, 2014 - BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

Our Largest Inventory EVER! LOW KMS

PARK ASSIST

2012 DODGE RAM 1500 LONGHORN

2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED

This gorgeous Laramie has a leather interior, power slide rear window, more options than we can fit! B.C.only & no accidents! Stk #V15893

This Explorer is loaded with powerfold rear seats, heated steering wheel, park assist, rain sensing wipers and much more! Stk #D15957

2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

37,999

38,988

WITH OVER 450 VEHICLES ... YOU GET CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT

335D

31,488

2011 FORD

Just over 10,000kms means lots of warranty remaining at this price is BETTER than new! EcoBoost means top of class in towing! Stk #D15437

Bluetooth handsfree! Power adjustable pedals! Power folding mirrors and EcoBoost turbo, it’s time to do some towing! Stk #D15654A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

29,888

2012 FORD

This 3.5L EcoBoost powerhouse even has a tailgate step! This truck is set up to work all day long! Factory warranty remaining! Stk #D15563

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

11,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 TOYOTA

COROLLA CE/LE/S

Stk #X15148

Stk #D15489

8,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

6,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

24,299

26,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD

2010 NISSAN

Ford’s come loaded with heated seats, power moonroof, 6 way driver’s seat, Sync bluetooth all at 5.1l/100km hwy! Stk #C15828

This offroader’s dream has has a new battery, new front brake pads and machined rotors and more! Stk #D15512A

2011 CHEVROLET

SILVERADO 1500 LS

XTERRA 4

B.C. only! Factory warranty remaining! Rare - extended cab! Spray-in bed liner! Stk #D15432

22,998

21,788

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HYUNDAI

ACCENT SE Stk #T15588

11,488

2005 CHRYSLER

10,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

MPV

Stk #D15271

5,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,888

17,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 CHEVROLET

2006 CHRYSLER

EQUINOX LT

300 C HEMI

Stk #D14478B

10,388

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 CHEVROLET

UPLANDER LS Stk #P15127A

5,888

2003 BUICK

2006 SATURN

LESABRE CUSTOM

ION

Stk #D14985A

4,888

Stk #D15267

2,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

Stk #D15608

10,888

Stk #T15397

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #T14829A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2002 MAZDA

Stk #D15324

300 C

MALIBU LTZ

SENTRA SV

Stk #D15600

2010 CHEVROLET

2013 NISSAN

200 LIMITED

19th

RANGER SPORT E/C Stk #D15450

F350

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Voted

VICTORIA NEWS

2013

8,888

18th

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BUY A U SE TO

Best City

of the

4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

2008 FORD

BEETLE GLX CABRIO $

VICTORIA NEWS

E HICL VE

Stk #D15250

29,389

PATHFINDER CHINOOK

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

17th

Voted

R YEA

2003 VOLKSWAGEN

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

BUY A U SE TO

Best City

of the

E HICL VE

2004 NISSAN

2012

14,888

15,888

Stk #T15423

Voted

R YEA

FIT LX

IMPALA LT

16th

BUY A U SE TO

Best City

of the

2011

2011 HONDA

2013 CHEVROLET

Stk #D15529

20,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

Everyone wants a 4 door 4x4 Jeep! This is a B.C. only vehicle! Glass claim only! Amazing tires and brakes! Stk #D15639A

This diesel powerhouse is come with trailer towing package, sliding rear window and LOTS of torque. Stk #F15951

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

E HICL VE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15518

WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

B.C. only! No Accidents! Serviced front and rear brakes! These trucks are workhorses, and this one has warranty remaining! Stk #D15645

22,999

23,799

ROUTAN S

Voted

R YEA

Stk #X15880

2012 VOLKSWAGEN

BUY A U TO SE

Best City

of the

2010

WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON

E HICL VE

28,899

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 JEEP

2011 JEEP

SILVERADO 1500

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15573

23,288

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

B.C. only! All 4 sets of brakes have been serviced! One of the best interiors on the road! Stk #C15935

23,744

23,888

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE – 12 RETAIL LENDERS TO CHOOSE FROM

2008 FORD

FOCUS TITANIUM

MINI COOPER

Absolutely loaded for a work van! Power mirrors and cruise control! This work vehicle is all ready to tow! Stk #D15979

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHEVROLET

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 MINI

E250 ECONOLINE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER

27,988

F150 XLT ECOBOOST S/CAB

32,299

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD

F150 FX2 X/CREW SB

28,888

Lots of warranty left! Power panorma roof! Backup camera! This frontrunner in technology even parks itself! Stk #C15929

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

B.C. only vehicle! No accidents! Service history included! With its large interior space and quiet drive you can’t go wrong! Stk #T15934

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 FORD

At 6.3l/100km hwy this 4 cylinder Focus is ready to drive! With its power moonroof and 19” alloys it’s time to look amazing! Stk #D15749

Talk about OPTIONS! Off-road package! Power moonroof and rear glass! CAMPER PACKAGE! Over half off the original MSRP!!! Stk #X15687

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING ED

FUSION TITANIUM

F350 LARIAT S/CREW

28,888

2013 FORD

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBURARY 6, 2014.

29,688

29,699

BEST P

B.C. only! No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This V6 4x4 is one of the best trucks on the road! Come see why! Stk #D15918

33,888

B.C. only! 4 new sets of brakes! Heated wheel, panaramic sunroof! This AWD is the pinnacle of luxury! Stk #F15850

2008 FORD

Local Island vehicle! Twin Turbo! Enjoy this hard top convertible while pushing out 300hp! Stk #T15401

X5 XDRIVE30I

No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This Deep Cherry beauty his a 4wd V6 with remote start and 18” alloys! Stk #F15894

29,888

2009 BMW 335I CABRIOLET

2009 BMW

GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

F150

PRESS GREATER VICTORIA • B5

BACK CAMERUP A

LOCAL CAR

2012 JEEP

BEST P LA

FRONTIER SV

33,899

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 NISSAN

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

F150 XLT S/CREW LB 4WD

Diesel! B.C. only! No accidents! This 265hp dream sports car is one of the least expensive you’ll find! Stk #C15877

This 6.7L V-8 diesel pumps out an incredible 400 hp!!! With just 58000kms on the odometer you can’t go wrong! Stk #V15910

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 BMW

3.99%

4 new Cepek Fun Country tires riding on 20” Mayhem alloys, Magnaflow exhaust, running boards, bull bar, 6” lift kit! Only 15,000kms! Stk #D15876

CHECK THESE OUT... JUST A SAMPLE OF ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER!

2012 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY

FROM

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RATES

BEST P

39,999

LOW KMS

TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT!

7603 250-478-

BEST P

NO S NT ACCIDEAR BC C

Friday, February 7, 2014 - BLACK

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DL #30897

B6 • Friday, February 7, 2014 - BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA Juan de Fuca New Democrats Present the 6th annual

SPECIAL

OF AN

SAVE $10-30 ON LABOUR

Fundraising Dinner & Auction

Details:

Cocktails at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm

Friday Feb14th

Live Auction Guest Speaker

Olympic Ballroom

Spend* $100 or more on Auto Service Labour

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Olympic View Golf Course 643 Latoria Rd

SAVE $10

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Tickets $100

Spend* $200 or more on Auto Service Labour

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PRESS GREATER VICTORIA • B7

Second gen Mazda3 is a zoom zoom hit The new generation Mazda3 launched in 2010 was an immediate hit with Canadian compact car buyers. The car, available as a sedan or 5-door hatchback, is a nicely proportioned car with curvy styling lines, more defined front fenders and a distinctive (happy face) front air take. The zoom-zoom mind-set may not be used in the advertising today but it is still very much alive at Mazda and my enthusiastic assessment following a first drive was that it was “the most refined compact car I’ve ever driven.” This generation Mazda3 initially came in three

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My enthusiastic assessment following a first drive was that it was the most refined compact car I’ve ever driven.

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Bob McHugh

trim levels GX, GS and GT. There’s also a high-performance edition called Mazdaspeed3. A hood scoop, which directs air flow to a turbocharged

Price Check Year

Edition

Expect to Pay (Nov. 2013)

2010

$10,000 to $13,000

2011

$12,000 to $15,000

2012

GS Sky

$15,000 to $18,000

2013

GS Sky

$18,000 to $21,000

Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

engine intercooler, gives the Madaspeed3 a more distinctive frontal appearance. Regardless of price, trim or potency, core elements of this ‘3’ are its light yet rock-solid body platform, combined with a sport-minded engineering theme. Its lighter and stiffer chassis has more highstrength steel and other enhancements to reduce body flex and combined with suspension changes the result is a tighter and

better handling car. The GX and GS trim levels come with a 148-horsepower 2.0-litre engine that provides a nice balance of power and fuel economy, which is 8.1/5.9 L/100 km (city/highway). The GT comes with a 2.5-litre that can deliver 167 horsepower and it gets 9.2/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway). Mazda3, which was first launched in 2003, has been consistently one of the best selling cars in Canada and the Mazdaspeed3 variant

typically accounts for less than two per cent of sales. That certainly makes it a harder car to find on the used car market and while prices generally tend to be premium they also vary considerably depending on condition and history. This generation Mazdaspeed3 is a more refined high-performer. It offers a more controlled unleashing of power from its turbocharged engine, yet it is still an extremely fast car. Changes to its drive shafts

were designed to reduce torque steer (which still exists) and a torque-sensing limited-slip differential was added to the drivetrain. Mazda claims a top speed of 250 km/h and zero to100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Engine output (263 horsepower) is the same as the 2009, however it provides a more progressive release of torque that peeks at 3000 rpm and 280 lb-ft is available. Its fuel consumption rate is also faster at 11.5/8.0 L/100 km (city/

highway). Inside there’s enough room for four, maybe five, adults provided those up front are willing to share leg room. There’s more cargo room in the hatchback, however, the added security offered by the sedan’s trunk might be preferred and used prices tend to be lower. The only significant change in 2011 was the inclusion of electronic stability and traction control as standard on all models. The 2012 model year brought the introduction of Mazda’s “Skyactiv” performance and fuel-saving technologies, offered initially on the mid-range GS trim line. A direct-injected 2.0L engine is mated to either a special 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. It also got a mild exterior and interior restyling job that included an updated (subdued happy-face) front grille. Mazda3 is highly rated by Consumer Reports for dependability, offers great value for the money and can certainly be one of the better buys on the used car market. bob.mchugh @drivewaybc.ca

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t won’t be long before spring blooms are popping up in the corners of our gardens, and at Baja Rosi’s Consignment Cabana everything is coming up roses! Since opening her Langford store in 2002, owner Carolyn Barter has been on her way to enjoying the kind of success that comes with years of commitment, hard work, and lessons learned! Through consigning at Baja Rosi’s, Carolyn provides the opportunity for turning seldom worn women’s wear, men’s wear, shoes and purses into cash. Credits can be paid out or kept in the database for future purchases. “It’s an old concept that became very popular in the eighties when status conscious shoppers were constantly upgrading their material possessions; trading, selling or donating goods in perfect condition for savvy buyers to take advantage of.” “Today the industry draws from a varied clientele, both the thrifty and the environmentally conscious. Reducing the impact on landfills as well as the resources required to make new items is a driving force behind today’s’ consumer. And there is always going to be those who love the thrill of the hunt!” “Selection and experience seem to be the number one reasons people choose to shop with us. You don’t find this kind of selection in a regular retail store, not with our level of service.” Always keeping up with the trends the Baja girls are eager to help you look your best. They know you may be shy about trying a new style but they will give you the best selection for you to choose from; filling a dressing room with options for you to sample. Personalized service is what they thrive on and they will go out of their way to make sure your experience is friendly, successful, and FUN! Happy customers leaving with bag loads of new finds gives Renae, a long time Retail Therapist at Baja Rosi’s, such

a thrill! She loves the look on someone’s face when something she recommends is a hit! Staff will even call you if something you were hoping for becomes available… ”it’s that type of business, we might never have seen one before, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have one tomorrow!” quips Laura who has worked at Baja Rosi’s for more than three years. What amazes her the most is the amount of top quality clothing that comes in every day for consignment. “We never have to settle for less than the best.” Throughout the past eleven years Barter has seen her customers coming in with babies in strollers who have now grown into preteens eager to wear the latest trends and brands. “Why would I pay full retail when teens change their minds on what they wear from week to week?” Notes one mom who has been shopping at The Cabana since it opened it’s doors. “I used to come in for work clothing for myself, but now it’s a Saturday routine for my daughters and I.” Graduations, weddings, showers, and funerals: “We’ve been a part of it all. I really feel a strong bond to my customers’ lives” says Carolyn. “Everyday someone excitedly tells me they bought their favourite top/dress/coat at Baja Rosi’s!” Consignors leave their items with the store for a 45 day selling period. Prices are set by the store, based on consumer demand, condition and original selling price. Not all items presented will be accepted to sell, “We choose our inventory according to our customers’ preferences. When we see a certain style lagging on the racks we know not to continue taking it in.” “That’s the beauty of resale, we can change direction on a dime!” Carolyn adds “It’s never personal when we decline an item, or an entire order. It’s business…if we can’t sell it why would we take it?” Being in business this long has allowed Carolyn to stay on trend with technology

as well. All accounts are managed in an industry software program that allows consignors to log on from their phones, or home pc’s to see their sales activity! Attending a yearly industry conference has played a significant role in the longevity of this venture. “Networking and learning from my peers has taught me more than I could have ever read in a book, and some of the best friendships of my lifetime have been made at these events”. “It allows me to stay on the cutting edge of what is trending in resale, retail and business in general. The customer will always benefit from a business that doesn’t get stale”. There is another ingredient in this plan for success. Baja Rosi’s is committed to giving back through a variety of initiatives, including a Belmont High School “Entrepreneurial Spirit” Award, and the popular, annual “Stuff Your Bag” sale in support of The Victoria Pregnancy Centre. “We’ve really enjoyed sharing our success with the community. I feel honoured to be able to do it.” Baja Rosi’s is proud to be voted “Best of The City”, as well as “Retailer of The Year” for Vancouver Island, and Carolyn received the “Eco-Entrepreneur of The Year” in the Women in Business Awards. DID YOU KNOW… • Baja Rosi’s is the largest ladies consignment store on Vancouver Island? • Baja Rosi’s also consigns casual mens wear and ladies PLUS sizes? • Fundraising accounts can be set up in the name of your cause and the consignor proceeds will be paid at 50% to the cause? • Baja Rosi’s carries NEW jewelry and fashion accessories, bought from markets around the world, bringing you a fabulous assortment of styles for yourself, or gifts! 103-797 Goldstream Avenue, at Peatt Rd. Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm Sunday 11 am - 5 pm 250-391-6033 • www.bajarosis.com