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Prepare for parking shake-up City of Victoria looks at ways to increase revenue, limit the hit to downtown parkers Free parkades after 6 p.m., automatic first-hour free parking and $1 on-street parking between 6 and 9 p.m. are a few changes that could be coming to downtown Victoria. The city plans to vote on changes to parking services in June, as part of a review that began last summer. The analysis was spurred by a decline in city-owned parkade use, a perceived lack of on-street parking availability and Victoria’s general reliance on $15.6 million in parking revenue, among other issues. “We do have five parkades – they’re very convenient – and we want to make it easier for drivers to use it,” Daniel Palmer said Dwayne Kalynchuk, Victoria’s Reporting engineering director. “Use of our offstreet parkades has declined, so we’re trying to improve that infrastructure.” As part of parkade improvements, staff recommend moving monthly users to higher levels to free up more convenient spaces for short-term use. Parkades would also be free after 6 p.m. (currently $2 for evening parking) and downtown on-street parking would rise to $1 hourly between 6 and 9 p.m. to entice drivers into parkades. Free Sunday and holiday parking remains unaffected. Ken Kelly, general manager with the Downtown Business Victoria Association, has advocated for automatic first-hour free parking for years. He said the proposed changes could still use improvement, but the recommendations are a good first step.
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Getting ready to ride Mechanic Dylan Cunningham looks over a rear derailleur (gears) on a bicycle brought in for a tune-up at Russ Hays, The Bicycle Shop. With the cold snap over and weather back to our usual mild temperatures, many cyclists are getting their rides tuned up and cleaned in preparation for spring and summer riding.
Family friendly sex ed a hot topic Having that “birds and bees” talk with the kids can be an awkward undertaking for most parents. Thankfully, Island Sexual Health Society is offering a day of educational seminars tailored to families at First Metropolitan United Church. “The idea is basically to create health literacy from a young age so that children understand about their bodies, how to take care of themselves and communicate,” said Jen-
nifer Gibson, co-ordinator of community education services with Island Sexual Health Society. The society offers sex education classes to more than 11,000 people every year, but it’s not often those programs are run out of a church, she said. “You’re just building a conversation for a healthy life, as opposed to this old idea of sitting down to have the talk around puberty. That’s often too late.”
The sessions take place Feb. 27 between 4:30 and 7:15 p.m. Ageappropriate sessions are planned for children ages 3 to 5, ages 6 to 8, ages 9 to 12 and 13 to 16. The cost is $12 per family for as many sessions as required. Register online at firstmetvictoria.com or by calling the church at 250-388-5188. Find more information at island sexualhealth.org. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Victoria couple shares their experience of dealing with Alzheimer’s disease After the 58 years Egon and Hanna Gimbel have lived and loved together, laughs and memories abound. The couple married in their hometown of Bremen, Germany. They arrived in Montreal by boat on July 1, 1966 with their two young children before settling in VicChristopher Sun toria, where Reporting Hanna’s older brother and sister lived. Egon, now 79, worked in construction for two years and then for an office equipment repair company, where he remained until retirement. Hanna, 77, raised their kids and because her English was limited, started her Canadian work life washing dishes at Woodward’s department store, before getting into sales. The couple has one grandson and come July, they will become great-grandparents, which should create even more memories. However, two years ago after Egon underwent knee surgery, he fell into delirium and was unresponsive for 10 days. “That scared the whole daylight out of me,” says Hanna, 77, glancing at Egon. “Our son said you were a space cadet.” “Me, a space cadet? I didn’t know,” Egon says, laughing. The couple didn’t always speak candidly and tease of each other about what transpired two years ago, but time
has helped. After the delirium, Egon was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive disease that affects memory. Alzheimer’s commonly occurs in people over age 65, but early onset can begin at 30. It starts with simple forgetfulness, such as misplacing keys, gradually advancing to complete memory loss. There is no cure. Sharon Tiffin/News staff “I felt really bad,” Egon says, Hanna Gimbel and Egon, her husband of 56 years, share a loving moment in their home in Vic recalling the moment he was West. Egon, 79, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago. told. “All the things I’ve been The couple sought further never leave anything out and “That scares me, that I’m doing, a lot of those things, I information and through a always put things back. And getting that way,” Egon says. couldn’t do anymore.” series of workshops, learned his interest in things is no lon“Especially when you see peo“It felt like a death sentence what to expect. Hanna said it for me,” Hanna says. ple and they want to talk to ger there.” took time to get over mournEgon stopped driving and you and they cannot. You have Friends also shy away from can no longer venture out on to say, ‘yes’ and ‘I understand’ them. That doesn’t bother ing the life they had before the his own without worrying his and ‘I know what you mean,’ to Egon much, but Hanna feels it diagnosis. They now live in the wife. He became depressed make them feel good.” might have to do with a lack of present and make the most and moody, a Egon knows there may be education on the disease. of it. condition which a time when Hanna will be “They think we are conta“When Egon “(Friends) think has since been unable to care for him and he does something gious, or that Egon wouldn’t we are contagious, or weird, we try to treated. Hanna will be admitted to a home, a understand what they are talkalready had some that Egon wouldn’t laugh about it,” ing about or that he’s bonkers,” subject he is sensitive about. experience with “I am very, very willing to Hanna says. “I she says. “Or they just talk to understand what they believe laughing me and not him.” dementia. keep him in the house as long “My brother as I can, but I’m getting old is an excellent “Because Hanna, you talk are talking about or had (Alzheimer’s) too,” she says. “I feel that it is cure to every(too much),” Egon says with a that he’s bonkers. Or thing.” and he died a a little too early to talk about smile. year and a half that because he gets very Over time, Egon will require Egon hasn’t they just talk to me ago,” she says. depressed about it. We live more care, which will take noticed a decline and not him.” “My sister was day-to-day because we don’t in his memory. He an increasingly emotional - Hanna Gimbel diagnosed last know what’s going to happen.” and physical toll on his wife. feels the same as year. Now I think, The Alzheimer Society hosts Already she learned that as a he did before the ‘Oh my gosh, when is it going a five-session series on caring full-time caregiver, she needs diagnosis and is confident he to be my turn? I can’t afford to for a person with dementia, time alone, so every Thursday still has the faculty to drive. have it.’” starting Feb. 20 at the Hillside she drops Egon off at a proHanna, though, is quick to Egon believes his mother Seniors Health Centre, 1454 point out the changes. gram and heads to yoga for a also had Alzheimer’s in her old Hillside Ave. To register, call Once Egon locked himself couple of hours. age, based on what he knows 250-370-5641. out of their Vic West condo The couple attend Alzheimnow about the disease. The Alzheimer Society of and instead of calling someone er’s-related classes together to In only five to seven per cent to help, he just stood at the B.C. can be reached at 250-382help exercise Egon’s brain and of cases the cause is connected door. “It’s also little things,” 2052 or online at info.victoria@ meet others. In the last two to genes, according to the alzheimerbc.org. she continues. “Egon was years they have seen healthy Alzheimer Society of Canada. always a neat freak. He would people decline, then die. reporter@vicnews.com
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As playing partner Pauline Fry chuckles, Ann Szarkowrcz calculates her cribbage score during a game at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 1-380 Cook St. The crib group meets Wednesday and Friday. For information for this club or other activities at the centre, visit cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com or call 250-384-6542.
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The Capital Regional District is holding an open house on the next phase of development of the E&N Rail Trail and Humpback Connector, between Langford and Victoria. CRD staff and project consultants will be on hand to discuss the trail design for phase 2 of the cycling and pedestrian trail, at Shoreline Community School, 2750 Shoreline Dr., Feb. 19 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Phase 1 is near completion and includes upgrades to nine kilometres of the grail. Phase 2 will focus on a twokm section of trail in View Royal, with work beginning this spring.
Expert on aging comes to Victoria
Author Lyndsay Green will tackle the tough subject of her best-selling book, You Could Live a Long Time - Are You Ready? in an upcoming talk in Victoria. Green, a pioneering technical sociologist, will present what she’s learned from working with 40 wise and inspiring mentors – all between 75 to 100 years old – at the monthly luncheon of the Canadian Club on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Pre-register for the event and lunch by calling 250-370-1837 before Feb. 14. Tickets are $25 for Canadian Club members, $30 for nonmembers. The event starts at 11:45 a.m. at the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel, 146 Kingston St. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Talk highlights B.C.’s black pioneers Valin Marshall, chairman of the B.C. Black History Awareness Society Education Committee, will share stories about black pioneers in B.C.’s history next Wednesday in Saanich. The presentation, titled The Black
Pioneers of B.C.: Who They Were and Why They Came, happens Feb. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Cordova 55+ Association, located inside the Cordova Bay elementary building at 5238 Cordova Bay Rd. editor@vicnews.com
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Mayor in the making? Olivia Chow, Toronto-area NDP MP and widow of NDPer Jack Layton, watches local chalk artist Ian Morris work on her portrait outside Silk Road Tea on Government Street. Chow was in town Sunday to do a book signing at the tea shop. While promoting her book is her focus, she has fanned the political flames by saying she may consider running for mayor of Toronto.
Chamber wooing civic candidates Big-city budgets need business experts: Chamber chair Daniel Palmer News staff
Capital Region municipalities are multi-million-dollar businesses that need experienced business leaders at the helm. That’s the message from the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, whose members are launching a series of workshops and training sessions to help business leaders run for elected office. “Running a campaign and winning a seat on council requires a skill set that most candidates don’t understand,” said Frank Bourree, chair of the chamber’s bpard of directors. “We’re always involved in local elections, but this time we’re stepping up to engage good candidates.” Dubbing its campaign Our Vibrant Community, the Chamber hopes to woo some of its more hesitant members to seek a council seat.
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Corporation of the township of esquimalt
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium, Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt, B.C., to allow the Public to make representations to the Municipal Council respecting matters contained in the following amendment bylaw: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw [No. 208], 2013, No. 2805 Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw [No. 208], 2013, No. 2805 substantially amends the provisions of the McLoughlin Point Special Use [I-3] Zone, and related provisions of the Zoning Bylaw and provides for a change in the zoning designation of two small portions (Lots 1 and 2, Plan VIP87823 shaded on the map below) of the lands known as “McLoughlin Point” (337 Victoria View Road) from Marine Navigation [M-4] zone to McLoughlin Point Special Use [I-3] Zone:
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Site Location: a. PID 000-336-491 Lot A, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 25322 b. PID 000-336-505 Lot B, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 25322 c. PID 000-336-513 Lot C, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 25322 d. PID 000-336-521 Lot D, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 25322 e. PID 000-336-530 Lot E, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 25322 f. Lot 1, Plan VIP87823 g. Lot 2, Plan VIP87823 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2805 permits a variety of uses, including a wastewater treatment plant further to a revised density-bonusing-for-amenities scheme. The maximum base density regulations are: 0.15 floor area ratio, 15% site coverage, and 675 m2 of floor area. The density could be increased on the provision of the following amenities (which are more limited in number than the amenities currently contained in the McLoughlin Point Special Use zone) to maximum: 0.35 floor area ratio, 75% site coverage, and 4,500 m2 of floor area: (i)
Design Guidelines: Development consistent with conditions identified in the document entitled “Design Guidelines – McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant” prepared by CitySpaces Consulting Ltd. (Revised May 2013), (called the “Design Document”) a copy of which is attached to Official Community
Plan Bylaw 2006, Bylaw No. 2646 as Schedule H; Road Upgrades: Reinstatement of all roads (including but not limited to paved areas, sidewalks, boulevards) affected by establishment of a Wastewater Treatment Plant described in the Design Document to a condition equal to or better than that which existed before construction; Lyall Street Enhancement: An upgraded pathway and bikeway system along Lyall Street, having a value of up to $950,000, including upgrades and connection to the West Bay Walkway via the trailhead located at 537 Head Street; Education and Interpretive Centre: Provision of a meeting room and interpretive space on-site having a minimum floor area of 75 m2, to be available for students and the public to learn about wastewater treatment and management, made available at no charge to and for use by schools, government bodies, non-profit organizations and individuals as requested during normal hours of operation; Public Access and Public Walkway: Design of building and development of site to incorporate public pedestrian walkway secured through a statutory right of way of 2.25 metres average width and in any event not more than 3 metres nor less than 1.5 metres in width at any point along the waterfront in favour of Esquimalt for and on behalf of the public to the respective boundaries of the property to permit future public walkway connection to West Bay if access through abutting Department of National Defence lands is permitted; Boat Moorage: Temporary boat moorage, or other similar facility of sufficient size to permit the removal of excavated material and the provision of concrete and aggregate during the excavation and major concrete phase of the Wastewater Treatment Plant by barge or other marine transport; and A dock or other similar watercraft landing structure to permit emergency and employee access to the site and at least seasonal public use secured by a statutory right of way in favour of Esquimalt for and on behalf of the public. Public Open Space: Public open space on the site to include a public observation point connected to the public pedestrian walkway; Public Art: Public art on the site having a value of $100,000.00 to include heritage interpretive signage; Public Open Space Improvements: At least 3 benches to be installed in public open space referred to in paragraph (vii); and CRD Facilities Visual Upgrade Aesthetic improvements to the exterior of the Macaulay Point Pump Station to a standard of quality and finish at least equivalent to the Craigflower Pump Station, the Currie Road Pump Station and the Trent Road Pump Station, recognizing the prominent location of the Macaulay Pump Station in an important waterfront park.
The McLoughlin Point Special Use [I-3] Zone as amended deletes references to rate of discharge of effluent and plant capacity from density regulations and also contains detailed regulations concerning: grade (height measurements start at 7m geodetic for tsunami protection purposes); heights of buildings and structures (maximum 15 m, with variations for setbacks and use); setbacks (minimum 2m from High Water Mark, 4.5 m from the most northerly lot line and zero (0) metres from Victoria View Road); screening and landscaping; parking; an additional development permit guideline; and interpretation, severability and satisfaction provisions. The above regulations are for the proposed wastewater treatment plant use and other uses have different regulations. Related documents include: 1. S.219 Covenant further limiting the setback encroachments into the area 7.5 metres from the High-Water Mark 2. “Host Community Impact 5-Year Agreement”, and 3. “Community Impact Mitigation & Operating Agreement”. AND FURTHERMORE TAKE NOTICE that copies of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2805, the related documents and other relevant background documents may be inspected at the offices of Development Services, Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. [excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays] from the date of publication of this notice until February 18, 2014. ANJA NURVO CORPORATE OFFICER
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Merry Maids of Victoria employees and office dogs Lupe, Bo and Georgia stand with some of the many bottles, cans and change they collected over the holiday season. The donation was passed on the Victoria SPCA.
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Merry Maids embraces pet culture Walk into the Oak Bay office of Merry Maids Victoria and it’s possible you may be greeted by a four-legged welcoming committee. Matt Tanner heads up sales and marketing for the local franchise. He is accompanied Don Descoteau to work most Biz Beat days by his old English bulldog, Georgia, and says allowing pooches in the office is part of what makes this company, well, more merry. “We have a dog-friendly office,” he says. “It’s great for the employee culture. Even if somebody’s having a bad day, they know they can always get a friendly greeting.” That affinity for dogs is a big part of what prompted Merry Maids to select the Victoria SPCA as its charity of choice. “We always do something over the holidays to give back to the community. We asked all of our team members what they’d like to do and they voted 90-plus per cent to help the SPCA,” Tanner says. A bottle/can and spare change drive undertaken by employees between November and January raised nearly $3,100 for the cause. Tanner’s parents, Scott and Susan, started the Merry Maids franchise in 1991 and have built their business to more than 30 employees from
just a few, with clients spread around Greater Victoria. They’ve also won a number of company awards as one of the top franchises in North America. Matt Tanner says in this highly competitive industry, being successful is “all about the people.” “It’s about hiring the best people, treating them right and keeping them. And if you have a good workplace culture, people are happy, they stick around and do a good job.” Find more information at merrymaidsvictoria.com or call 250-598-6243.
Island Health, UVic recognized for diversity Mediacorp Canada this week named Island Health and the University of Victoria to its annual list of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. The honour recognizes employers that show exceptional workplace diversity and practise inclusiveness. The health authority’s work in aboriginal recruitment and employment initiatives caught the judges’ eyes. UVic was chosen for such initiatives as its faculty disability caucus, mental health task force, and Positive Space Network promoting LGBT awareness.
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Victoria a sexy centre for adult toy company Looking down its order book for the 2013 calendar year, PinkCherry Adult Toys determined that Greater Victoria residents ordered the most products per capita (of residents 18-over). Victoria topped the list of 25 “sexy cities,” ahead of No. 2 Grande Prairie, Alta. and No. 3 Fredericton, N.B. PinkCherry sells adult novelties and lingerie online.
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A stabbing occurred just before midnight on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, in Beacon Hill Park. A 49-year-old male was attacked near the public shelter adjacent to the dog off-leash area on the Dallas Road waterfront trail. The suspect is described as a fit white male, 20-30 years old, 6-feet-tall and 200 lbs. He has short red hair, a short, full red beard and green eyes. He wore a dark yellow hoodie, grey pants and board shorts.
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Parking habits hard to break Humans are creatures of convenience and habit – especially when it comes to driving. We all have our routine routes to get us to and from work, and we all get a little bit flustered when someone parks in our usual spot. So with the City of Victoria reviewing its downtown parking model, we feel the need to stress that people don’t instinctively like change. Even if the changes are generally good. And the recommendations that city staff have put forward are generally good. People will make a fuss about the proposals to charge for on-street parking in the evenings or to charge more to park near parkades, but these changes aren’t necessarily tax grabs, they’re disincentives. The idea is that Victoria wants more drivers to use parkades as opposed to street parking. The changes aim to promote quicker turnover of the on-street stalls. It’s already cheaper to use a parking garage than a metered stall, but either most drivers don’t know this or the cost savings aren’t yet enough of an incentive to use the parkades. If getting more people into the nearly 1,900 stalls in parking garages is the end goal, then widening the gap between convenience and cost savings is the right way to go – and that’s what these proposed changes do. On-street stalls can no longer be seen simply as another parking option, but rather luxury parking where you pay for the convenience to use a primo spot. And they’re not just widening that gap by raising costs; also proposed is a decrease in hourly and daily rates in the parkades. If Victoria decides later this year to change the downtown parking model, then the public education component of implementation will be crucial. Even staff admit aspects of the existing parking system are “convoluted and difficult to explain.” Throwing a wrench into the status quo will just add to that confusion if people aren’t properly informed. The financial benefits alone should be reason enough to sell most drivers on parkade parking. If the scale tips in favour of cost savings over convenience for more people who drive into downtown, as Victoria hopes it will, these changes should be a win-win for the city and for those drivers willing to change their habits.
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Too much sewage uncertainty Re: Sewage price tag swells with delay: taxpayers advocate (News, Feb. 7). Over the years the continued growth in the Capital Regional District has seen a greater amount of (screened) sewage pumped into Strait of Juan de Fuca. What CRD governance issue could be growing even faster? That would be the cost of the proposed sewage treatment project, from the planning estimate of $783 million to the total submitted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation of $830 million. I’m inclined to believe that, as there’s still no confirmation of the sewage treatment site or (without contracts) cost confirmation of the treatment plant or a biosolids and incinerator facility. Unfortunately, these new and significantly higher costs follow the earlier troubling promise of $13 million for Esquimalt “amenities” (also known as bribes). This total included costs for such sewage treatment necessities as oceanfront walkways and bike lanes. Clearly we need new options. There may be good news on the horizon. Of the seven CRD municipalities participating in the sewage project, Colwood is reportedly considering withdrawing to build its own system. With one
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of seven municipalities having publicly announced possible nonparticipation, odds are that some of the other six are also quietly considering new options. Time is of the essence as the present project manager himself has confirmed overall project costs are quickly growing. In any alliance campaign, there are obvious risks if one or more of the allies announce they may withdraw. It’s time for the CRD to reconsider the presently proposed sewage treatment project. Ron Johnson Saanich
Cell tower concerns must be taken seriously It is encouraging to see James Moore and Industry Canada recognizing there are issues and concerns regarding the proliferation of cell towers. Thousands of people across the country have expressed concern about the placement of cell towers, citing health reasons, lower property values, harm to the environment and many other issues. Those concerns must be properly considered and appropriate precautions taken when there are indications they have even a small level of justification.
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Fossil fuel subsidies poor use of tax money Re: 2014 Federal budget Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says his budget will “support Canadian families.” In January 2013, the International Monetary Fund reported Canada’s implicit subsidies to oil, gas and coal companies amount to 1.52 per cent of GDP, or about $787 per Canadian. That’s more than $3,000 a year for a Canadian family of four. Remarkably, despite cutting spending elsewhere, this budget did nothing to reduce these unnecessary subsidies for one of the world’s most profitable industries. Perhaps Mr. Flaherty considers the fossil fuel sector to be “family?” Blaise Salmon Victoria ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@vicnews.com
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Give young, blind Canadians a chance to shine Does a wheelchair user know what his chair is for? Obviously yes. Does an amputee know he needs a prosthesis? Obviously yes. So blind people also know what’s best for them, right? Wrong, according to the B.C. government. Why else would the Liberals insult knowledgeable blind advocates by disregarding what they suggest is needed for motivated blind people? No need to reinvent the wheel, they seem to say. But what wheel is that? The wheel of social dependency, fear of blindness and incapacity? A young blind woman sits in her family home in Victoria because she was never given the tools, the attitudes and the encouragement to succeed. There she remains because our elected officials feel they have no responsibility to give her the optimum training and abilities to succeed. They don’t believe in her, any more than they believe in the capacities of the blind experts. Why? With negative attitudes about blindness how can she possibly succeed? While the service is not yet available in Canada, three excellent comprehensive training centres for the blind exist in the United States. With a curriculum featuring intensive positive
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attitude training about blindness, mobility, independent living and life skills, they are available free to Americans through federal and state subsidies. American students stay between six and nine months at these residential facilities and have a far better chance of living a productive and independent life. Not that long ago, two very capable and successful blind citizens with years of personal and leadership experience for blind people spoke with three Liberal government MLAs to make a modest request. A mere $36,000 is all it would cost to send the aforementioned woman for training to help change her life, but these MLAs refuse to acknowledge the need, despite the fact it would enhance her ability to be a productive, contributing citizen. Removing the burden of dependence should be a priority. Norm Letnick, one of those MLAs,
did not dismiss the request, but did the usual political manoeuvre and created a diversion. Like reinventing the wheel, he suggested yet another study to justify what these blind people and most others already know. The Minister for Social Development and Social Innovation, Don McRae, is at present engaged in consultation with people with disabilities. McRae appears to have a disconnect with his fellow MLAs, or do they somehow fail to view blindness as a worthy “disability?” How genuine is the minister if these well-informed blind advocates are disregarded and given the brush-off? Various young disabled citizens, including blind people, need to undergo specific comprehensive training to help prepare them to function effectively. In Canada, paraplegics and others with similar conditions are given thousands of dollars in training to prepare them to live in a wheelchair. But in Canada, when you are blind, our society still considers us as incapable and worthless charity cases. All we’re asking is for government to give young, blind, motivated Canadians a chance to become
independent, contributing and respected members of society. Barriers for blind Canadians are social, not physical. Surely,
Minister McRae, blind citizens should be given the chance to succeed and rise from secondclass citizenship to full contributing
Canadians. Let’s show some leadership in giving all disabled people a chance, but especially, let’s change what it means to be blind in
British Columbia. Graeme McCreath is a physiotherapist, author and social change activist who lives in Saanich. He is blind.
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Combined revenues from on-street pay parking and city parkade use are in decline, leaving City of Victoria staffers to look at various options for changing the fee structure and payment options.
Asmira’s School of Bellydance and the Vancouver Island Greek Society present an evening of Greek eats and Tango beats for Valentine’s Day. Asmira presents the sixth annual Valentine Dinner Show
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Long-range running helps battle unseen injury Aim of ultra-marathon to raise awareness of military post-traumatic stress disorder Edward Hill News staff
For Allan Kobayashi, endurance running is key component of his effort to heal from post-traumatic stress disorder, diagnosed after multiple tours of Afghanistan. A 30-kilometre run, he says, provides a “sense of clarity in my mind and heart.” Kobayashi and four other military colleagues are spring-boarding their passion for endurance training into an effort to raise awareness of PTSD among serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Wounded Warrior Run B.C. will cover the length over Vancouver Island – 600 km over six days. Kobayashi, a PO2 with the damage con-
trol school in Colwood, and fellow runner Sgt. Dan Bodden, an Air Force search and rescue tech, came up with the ambitious project last August through the understanding that many of their colleagues suffer in silence with PTSD, unaware or refusing to acknowledge they have an unseen injury. “I knew I had to come up with a mission to raise awareness of PTSD,” Kobayashi said. “I knew I wanted to do something to give back.” The Wounded Warrior Run B.C. effort kicked off on Jan. 31 at Saunders Subaru in Colwood, which will provide the finish line for the ultra-marathon that starts in Port Hardy on Feb. 16. “These guys are what I call miracle workers. There are fathers, mothers, sons and daughters who are affected by PTSD, it’s a stress they face each day,” Bob Saunders said. “We need to send a strong message to Ottawa not to close (veterans) support centres and create undue stress with bureaucratic red tape.” Lt.-Col. Chris Linford (retired), a Victo-
ria resident and national ambassador for Wounded Warriors Canada, helped convince the Saunders family to support the cause. He has suffered from PTSD for 20 years after a 1994 mission in Rwanda during that nation’s genocide, as detailed in his book Warrior Rising. “I was a strong, fit soldier, a nursing officer ready and trained. I tell you, of the 200 of us sent in (to Rwanda), 200 returned injured with PTSD,” he told the audience at the kickoff event. “I spent the next 10 years hiding it from everyone because of the stigma. The stigma is powerful, it totally controls you, and PTSD controls you.” Like Kobayashi, Linford’s wife convinced him to seek help offered through the Canadian Armed Forces. “We need to convince veterans who haven’t found their way to come forward and admit they have an injury. That is one of the hardest things you can do. It’s against soldier culture and nature to declare themselves as a casualty. Getting to that point is a lot of work,” Linford said.
“The attention these guys will bring to the cause will save people. Bringing attention to this will convince Canadians that work needs to be done and the government needs to provide resources.” Moving the Wounded Warrior run from conception to reality has been a larger logistical challenge for Kobayashi and Bodden than expected. “There is a large, quiet groundswell of support from the Canadian public, support that’s always been there and this confirms it,” Bodden said. “This is a huge logistics event. It’s a steep learning curve,” he said. “Running is the easy part.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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ictoria-based musician Kaya Fraser knows from recent experience just how tough life can get. Things turned for her in 2011, a year which saw Fraser lose both her mother and her marriage within a six-month time period. Music went on the back burner for about two years as she struggled with the events. “I had to stop for a while,” Fraser said. “I was still playing and singing, (but) I just didn’t have the energy. Being an independent musician, you’re running the whole business end of things as well. And I was exhausted.” Recently Fraser began to get back into the musical swing of things. She has a new backing band and has been booking gigs around Victoria, and is working on new songs with an eye to putting something out in the near future, whether an album, EP, online release or something else. A Victoria transplant, Fraser comes with Montreal roots and a London, Ont. post-secondary education in English. It was while working on her PhD at Western University that Fraser started spending more time in the music scene and writing her own material. Fraser had grown up playing guitar and singing in choir, and comes from a musical background. Her father was one half of the now cult-classic folk duo Fraser and DeBolt, who put out two albums in the early 1970s. “My dad has written some incredibly beautiful songs, and I think I sort of grew up in the shadow of that a little bit,” Fraser said. “I was a little bit self-conscious of writing my own stuff. I didn’t think it was going to be my medium.” Almost despite herself, Fraser found when she started to write music, the songs just kept coming.
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And that was it for her. She quit her PhD program and turned her attention to her music. “It was a tough decision,” Fraser said. A first album came to fruition in 2007, titled Tremor and Slip and live performances surrounded its release. The following year Fraser moved with her then-husband to Victoria. In 2010 she released her second album, Open Horizon. Much has changed since, including Fraser’s songwriting, which she sees evolving under the influence of life experiences and her present surroundings. She finds she’s still touching on the same subjects lyrically, with life and love at the forefront, but from a different perspective. “When you’ve lived through it, it’s different. It puts more honesty in the lyrics,” Fraser said. Coming from the vibrancy of music scenes in places like Montreal and London, Victoria can come off as a little sleepy, Fraser said. Rather than finding inspiration in a vibrant, bustling arts community, however, Fraser is happy finding her muse in
natural surroundings, wildlife and the beauty of the city. “What it lacks in that sheer activity level, there’s a peacefulness here that, for me, really feeds my introspective tendencies,” Fraser said. “Inspiration is coming from the place, the feel, the environment.” She finds West Coast imagery seeping into her new songs, including the mountains, the ocean and wildlife. A new song “Raven,” for instance, features the titular character, which Fraser asks for guidance as she navigates her recently tumultuous life. And the three-piece backing band has also brought out Fraser’s country-rock side. “More sort of a Kathleen Edwards, Lucinda Williams Americana rock sound,” Fraser said. Fraser and special guest Dan Frechette plays Victoria House Concert B (1726 Stanley), March 3 at 7:30pm. Tickets, $10 advance/$15, available at the door. Contact randrewbriggs@hotmail.com or 250598-8047 for more info and kayafraser.com for updates on new material.
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Three Victoria Mariners players will be suiting up with some of the top developmental baseball colleges in the U.S. this fall. Colton Wood, Chris Fougner and Evan Willow, all 18 and heading into their final season with the Mariners, are the latest M’s players to secure scholarships to play south of the border. “(They) are all quality players from the (B.C. Premier Baseball League) who we believe will be successful in the classroom and on the field,” said Mariners head coach Mike Chewpoy. “These boys could make a real impact on the college scene and our coaching staff has no doubt that these colleges are getting some of B.C.’s finest.” In the past 12 years, more than 80 Mariners have been recruited to play at college, university or on professional teams. Wood, six feet and 190 pounds, is expected to be a force pitching for Cochise College in Arizona – currently ranked No. 3 in the National Junior College Athletic Association. A member of Canada’s Junior National Team, his fastball hits the low 90s. “He’s probably the best righthanded pitcher in the country right now. He’s been our ace for
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the last three years and will definitely be missed in 2015,” Chewpoy said. At six-foot-three, 185 pounds, Fougner is a five-tool player – he can run, hit for average and power, and throws and fields well – who plays right field and pitches for the Mariners. “He’ll be our number 2 (starter) this year,” Chewpoy said. He signed with Salt Lake Community College in Utah, a team ranked as high as No. 1 in the NJCAA this past year. Fougner hit nine doubles, two triples and a home run and stole 24 bases in 2013. On the mound, he has velocity in the upper 80s and went 5-1 with a 1.71 ERA. Chewpoy compares him to Victoria alumnus and current Seattle Mariner, Michael Saun-
ders, who pitched before shifting his focus to outfield. “Chris has the same ability – he can win a game all by himself.” The 6-2, 195-pound Willow excelled as the team’s catcher the past three years. Next fall, he’ll join former teammate Austin Russell at McPherson College in Kansas, part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. “Willow is a big, strong kid with excellent receiving skills and a strong arm,” Chewpoy said. “He throws the ball to second base in two seconds, which is a Major League average.” Full roster for the Mariners’ Premier and Junior division teams will be posted Feb. 17 at victoriamariners.com. reporter@saanichnews.com
Vikes men host Whitecaps in soccer friendly For a third straight season, Centennial Stadium is the place to be for soccer fans, as the University of Victoria Vikes take on Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps. The friendly happens Sunday (Feb. 16) at 2 p.m. The sides
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The University of Victoria is the first institution in Canada to offer a master’s degree in Indigenous Communities Counselling. The three-year program covers indigenous and western healing methods and touches on the importance of spirituality, ceremony and counselling across generations. “The program will directly address the current urgent need for professional counsellors who
Saanich resident Alice Powell, 28, is donating two years of her life to Mercy Ships, a charity that delivers medical and dental care to impoverished nations. Photo contributed
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The girl, no more than five years old, was placed in the dentist’s chair, screaming. The dentist in charge told Alice Powell to hold the girl’s head – now! – so she could deliver a needle of antibiotics. Whatever the 28-year-old Saanich woman expected for her first day of work in West Africa, it wasn’t holding down terrified children. It contradicted everything she’d leaned at Camosun College to be a dental assistant, but in this case, it helped save the young girl’s life. “Normally, you try to make dentistry a nice experience and you try not to traumatize people,” Powell said. “The dentist said ‘think of it this way: This child may never have access to dentistry again, and she’s got a bad tooth infection. If we don’t treat it and the tooth rots, the infection could get to a point where it’s life threatening.’” It was an intense introduction to Mercy Ships, but one she appreciated. Powell spent seven months last year working in Guinea for the Christian charity organization that uses the hospital ship Africa Mercy as a platform for delivering free medical care. Last month she returned to the ship – after a five-week detour in Texas for training – for a two-year tour, starting in the Republic of Congo. “The practice I work at (in Sidney) is really good and I enjoy it, but I’m excited to go back to the boat,” she said before leaving. “It’s a different focus than working a regular day job. We’re all there working for humanity, to serve others.” People volunteering their skills for Mercy Ships have to pay for room and board on the ship, flights and spending money. Powell estimates she needs $21,000 for the two years. Powell entered the dental program with the idea that it could lead to volunteering overseas. “The idea percolated for a long time. I always thought I’d like to help people and not necessarily live a comfortable North American life.” Africa Mercy, slightly smaller than a Coastal class B.C. Ferry, has five surgical operating theatres and a full laboratory, but the dental practice was run out of a compound in the city of Conkary.
Hundreds of people lined up twice per week for dental care, and the service worked on a triage system – children and those with life-threatening infections went first, followed by those with physical disabilities. “We tend not to see this here, but some molar infections can cause swelling and can block the airway. We did have a couple people in a critical stage ... and we had to get them to go to the hospital. It was life and death.” Last June she returned to her parent’s house in Saanich, but with the idea of returning to the Africa Mercy as soon as possible. “I said ‘Welcome back!’ She said, ‘Not for long,’” said her mom, Penny Powell. “She just loved it. She felt like she was doing something to help people. She was determined to go back. “I thought it would be dangerous. But her dad and I are really proud she’s doing this.” Powell described life onboard the Africa Mercy as “cushy.” “You go from the outside where it is hot, sweaty, humid and loud to inside the ship, where it’s like a little American bubble.” For more on Mercy Ships, see mercyships.ca. editor@saanichnews.com
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HOME CARE SUPPORT BETH’S HOME Care. Housekeeping services. I can help accomplish any task. Elizabeth Prince 250-893-5064. COMPANION/ Housekeeper. Reliable, attention to detail. Errands. Accepting new clients. Senior friendly. Excellent ref’s. $20/hr. Diane (250)744-1456.
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TIMESHARE FOR sale; weeks 49 & 51 at Panorama BC Ski Resort. Available for ownership at only the cost for legal fees. Deed property. Call (250)995-2992. WHITE DAY bed w/trundle includes cover & 3 shams. $275. Call (250)656-7716.
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AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca
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
SPACIOUS 1800 sq.ft. 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath townhouse. $479,000. Complete new interior. #1-10045 5th St. Just 2 blocks to Sidney’s main street. Open House Sat & Sun. 1-3pm. 250-516-0104.
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RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
Women’s Mustang Floater Coat & Bib Pants. 2 VW & Audi Bike Racks. Car Brochures. Magazines from 50’s & 60’s. (778)426-2835.
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SIDNEY: 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail Mar. 1. $1200.+ utils. 604-836-5407.
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Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or
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ROOMS FOR RENT FAIRFIELD ROOM- walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. Call 250-382-6681.
Jim Parsons 1% Realty 250-508-0739
OAK BAY Border.$475. inclds utils, cable/wi-fi. Semi priv bath, W/D, bus route. Feb 15. Female only. 250-595-7610.
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PARKSVILLEFURNISHED 2-bdrm, mins to beach & shopping. Nice area. May 1 - Sept. NP/NS. $750. (250)248-4902.
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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.
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.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager
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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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.
1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.
PARKSVILLEFURNISHED cottage, NP/NS. March 1st. $600. (250)248-4902.
GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $750 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446.
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LANGFORD- 2 bd, Park with creek. 5 appl. All utils inc, NS/NP. $1,275. 250-478-1324
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LANGFORD- LWR 2 bdrm, reno’d, 4 appls, fenced yard, off street prkg, close to all amens, $1100. 250-478-6552.
JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $815+ utils. N/S, no dogs. Mar. 1. (778)430-2116.
UPPER QUADRA- lrg 1 bdrm suite, all utilities included. Inside cat ok. Quiet location. $800. Call 778-350-9303.
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WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo inclds utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. Pet OK. N/S. (250)656-5999.
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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
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.
TRUCKS & VANS 1986 NISSAN pick-up truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, standard, 204,000 km. Good running condition. $1500 obo. Call (250)812-6565.
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NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746.
1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250595-0370 leave message.
BOATS 12 HOUR on 50 HP motor, 14’ boat, depth sounder transmitter and receiver. $5,000 obo. Call (250)652-1725.
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DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Pruning, clean-ups, garden maintenance. John Kaiser, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
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HANDYMAN- Light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, stain fabric/floor removal, electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.
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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
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Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
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250-477-4601 SAVE ON Bookkeeping & Accounting. Year ends, GST, PST, payroll & T4s. Personal tax returns from $49. Avail weekends. Mike 250-888-4652
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. RENOVATION & Home repair Baseboards,Doors,Windows ,stairs,decks, 250-882-1266
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, Pruning & More. Senior’s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502.
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GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge Trim, Soil/Mulch Del (2 cu yds) Clean-ups. (250)479-6495.
CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
DRYWALL ARAM’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
ANDREW’S GARDENINGlawn care, hedges, clean-ups, custom built gazebo’s, decks & sheds. Call 778-967-1246.
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
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12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588.
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395.
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
MOVING & STORAGE DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.
TREE SERVICES
BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.
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RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.
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MASONRY & BRICKWORK 250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com
HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054.
LONGVIEW ROOFING reroofing, repairs, new construction. Over 25 yrs exp. Ins, certified, WCB. Free written est. Call Neal at 250-652-4976 or 250-886-2574.
BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
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Q: WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM ‘BENCHMARK HOME?’ Benchmark home defined: In past, the Victoria Real Estate Board and others have used the inaccurate term ‘average’ house sale price to help describe the direction of the overall market. Such a measurement was skewed by sales at both extremes, but more so by sales of largedollar figure properties. Last year the Canadian Real Estate Association established the House Price Index system, which determines ‘benchmark’ prices to indicate the strength of local real estate markets. It tends to throw out the extremes and produces a figure that more accurately reflects the price of a ‘typical’ home in the market.
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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SELLING TIP |Don’t wait until spring to list your home, when competition for buyers is tougher
Real estate groundhog sees no shadow No winter doldrums in this market Don Descoteau News staff
Greater Victoria is blessed with a variety of unique characteristics that attract and retain home buyers, not least of which is having mild weather for the majority of the year. As such, the local real estate market suffers far less of the winter doldrums than centres with harsher climates, where sellers are more likely to delist their properties as they prepare to hunker down for the cold months. Not unlike elsewhere in North America, the number of residential listings go down over the Christmas season in the Capital Region as sellers shift their focus. Historically, there has been a dividing line when business starts ticking upward again, says Bill Ethier, president of Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty. “The ‘Groundhog Day’ used to be Jan. 7, when things started up again, the kids are back in school, people are back to work and dusting off after Christmas,” he says. “That’s when people started calling their Realtors again.” Some years ago, home sellers here fell into the trend of setting things in motion by spring so their home would sell by summer, when moving would be less affected by
weather, Ethier says. These days, people are more savvy. Plus, real estate agents advise that waiting to sell until a busier time of year – when there’s more competition for buyers – isn’t necessarily a good strategy. “We always have a Jan. 7 check-in with people who might have taken their homes off the market over the holidays,” Ethier says. “We’re telling people, ‘let’s start now and get it out there while we can.’” Because of that, the market generally sees a spike in the numbers in January. Not only does Greater Victoria’s climate lend itself to moves at any time of year, other factors help reduce ups and downs in the real estate market. People have had a year to get used to federal changes to regulations around mortgage financing and amortization periods. Where the impact of the more limiting lending rules was significant in the days and months after they took effect, Ethier says, buyers can still secure lowinterest mortgages.
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The number of mid-winter listings in Greater Victoria is creeping up as people start shifting their minds back to selling their homes. Looking ahead to the spring, he’s encouraged by recent movements in the local market. “On Feb. 6 for example, we saw 51 new properties come on the market. That’s a solid number for this time of year.” Helping brighten the picture are the positive
GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF FEB. 12, 2014
394 » 342 » 3,550 »
PROPERTIES SOLD AND DEALS PENDING IN FEBRUARY 2013 (ALL CATEGORIES, INC. COMMERCIAL) PROPERTIES SOLD AND DEALS PENDING, MONTH TO DATE ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS (ALL CATEGORIES)
local unemployment numbers announced recently, both signs the economy is improving. The real estate market always benefits from the consumer confidence that is a byproduct of economic growth, he says. While selling prices have remained relatively flat here for the past year or so, property values are expected to increase more than previously forecast, Ethier says. “A year ago we were predicting 2014 at a two per cent increase in the value of properties. Now it’s looking more like four to six per cent appreciation in value.” Looking into his crystal
ball, Ethier says Fairfield and Oak Bay continue to be strong investments – they’re the first to go up in price and the last to come down – and Langford will remain popular for its variety of housing options at reasonable prices. He also sees some potential for a rebound in the hard-hit Saanich Peninsula. “The market that has some comeback in it is the condo market, which has been lagging,” he says. Regardless of where one looks, there are good buys out there in all areas. The key is to start looking now, Ethier says.
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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 302-1494 Fairfield, $287,500 Sat 2-4
Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
108-545 Manchester Rd.
Sat 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333
606 Speed Ave, $245,000
Sat & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353
304-55 Songhees, $649,900 Sunday 2-4
Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
202-1070 Southgate, $94,900 Sat 1-3
Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheri Crause 250 592-4422
733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)
Sat, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715
1107-160 Wilson, $269,000 Sat 11:30-1:30 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100
305-951 Topaz, $278,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas, 250-479-3333
206-68 Songhees, $609,000 Sat 2-4
Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033
301-640 Montreal St, $679,000 Sunday 2-4
DFH Real Estate Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291
4-1231 McKenzie St, $519,000 Sunday 2-4
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2116 McLaren, $699,900 Sat 2:30 - 4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600
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76-14 Erskine, $399,000 Sat 11:30-1:30 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
379 Kislingbury, $419,000 Sat 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
SAANICH EAST 3934 Cedar Hill X Rd, $859,000 Sat 2-4
Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
199 Olive St, $839,900
408-3170 Irma St, $169,900 110-1505 Church Ave, Sunday 11-1 $199,000 Sat 2-4 Re/Max Camosun
Sat 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
1375 Slater St, $499,000
3214 Henderson, $799,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Dave O’Byrne, 250-592-4422
307-1070 Southgate, $74,900 Sat 1-3
Newport Realty Holly Harper 250 888-8448
OAK BAY Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
2358 Cadboro Bay, $539,000 Sat 1-3
Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Sunday 12-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
3673 Blenkinsop, $498,000
Sat 2-4 20 Newcastle Crt, $579,000 One Percent Realty Sunday 2-4 Guy Effler, 250-812-4910 Pemberton Holmes 303-3263 Alder St, Murray Clodge, 250-818-6146
510-165 Kimta Rd, $379,999 Sunday 1-2:30
Fair Realty Ltd. Sean Thomas, 250 896-5478
4210 Quadra, $569,900
Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216
Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Midtown Park, $299,888 Wednesday thru Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181
4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $489,900
Sat & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333
$249,000
Sat 12-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900
Sat & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353
2604 Sinclair Rd, $747,000 Sat 1-3 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
3898 Lancaster, $595,000 Sat 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
973 Owlwood, $825,000 Sat 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
11-1063 Valewood Trail Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
3832 Pitcombe Pl, $759,000 Sat 1-3
DFH Real Estate Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291
3712 Kootenay, $649,900
Sat 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
SAANICH WEST 1233 Tall Tree, $614,900 Sat 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Barbara Scott, 250-383-1500
170 Kamloops Ave, $534,000 Sunday 2-4
Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100
224-40 Gorge Rd. W., $265,000 Sat 2-4
RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301
3835 South Valley Dr, $759,000 Sat 2-4
Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100
SAANICH PENINSULA 104-1959 Polo Park, $244,000 Sat 1-2:30
Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911
17-7070 West Saanich, $264,900 Sat 1-2
Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
9393 East Saanich Rd, $449,900 Sat & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-474-6003
9820 Seaport, $479,000+
Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
8-8025 East Saanich, $525,000 Sat 1-3
Saanich Peninsula Properties John Romashenko 250 588-9246
204-2326 Harbour, $339,000 Sat 1-2
Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
9576 Lapwing Pl, $529,900 Sat & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Catherine Hallock, 250-479-3333
110-9560 Fifth, $219,900
Sat 11-12 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
10410 Allbay, $346,000
Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
2309 Muriel Pl, $409,500
306-10016 Third, $209,900
DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131
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Roguish luxury at an economy price signals, plus available power lift gate Mont Tremblant, Quebec – The and an optional panoramic moon roof. 2014 Nissan Rogue is the newest entry The dimensions of this new Rogue are to the fastest growing segment in Caa bit of an optical allusion, as it looks nadian auto market – the compact SUV. much bigger than the outgoing model The sales leaders are the Ford Escape, but, in fact, is 25mm shorter. Yes, the Honda CR-V, Toyota RV4 and many, width and height have increased but many others. There is no mistaking this small SUV looks longer because the why these products have become so wheelbase has been stretched to make popular. They offer room for a family of rom for an optional third row of seats. four, with a high seating position that drivers and passengers like, plus plenty Inside of room for cargo and a price that’s not Nissan has done a good job of delivering too outlandish. a pleasant looking dash with the feaThe fact that these station wagon-retures people really want. Just because placements have become so popular this isn’t a mid-sized SUV, doesn’t mean is also the dramatic that Canadians don’t improvement in fuel want the finer things. economy these companies The middle SV trim will have been able to achieve. be the most popular due No longer does a family to 17-inch alloy wheels, have to give up huge fog lights, heated seats, dollars on fuel to drive a power driver’s seat and small SUV. a huge panoramic moon And what makes this roof for $26,748 in FWD new Nissan Rogue so The objective and $2,000 more in AWD. interesting is the level of To get the three-row with this new Rogue refinement and capability version the SV needs for up to seven passengers was to be noticed to be equipped with over three rows of seats. and provide a level the $2,050 Family Tech To test this new entry, Package which might of refinement and Nissan held its launch be worth the stretch event in and around Mont creature comforts that because it really does Tremblant, Que., getting the competition isn’t amp up the goodies. They a real taste of sub-zero, include the third row of providing winter, Canadian driving. seats that makes this a
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Looks Last year, Nissan introduced the bigger mid-sized Pathfinder SUV and this smaller Rogue shares many styling cues from its bigger brother. This, in my opinion, is a good idea. It has a sense of purpose, sophistication and commonality that helps define Nissan’s brand. Nissan wants to portray “everyday premium” with this new Rogue, including such nice touches as LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions, integrated mirror turn
7-passenger SUV. Granted, the third row is tight but perfect for those occasional times when extra family members are in town. In addition, this package includes navigation, a 7-inch touch screen monitor, power lift gate, blind-spot detection system, and lane departure warning system. These really are premium features found only in luxury SUVs just a few short years ago. Unfortunately, the top SL trim is only available in a two-row 5-seat configuration because
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Take a winch when you head into the wild
PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until February 28, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $16,440 (includes $1,100 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,545 freight/PDI) leased at 2.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $89 with a total lease obligation of $10,680. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. $0 security deposit and first semi-monthly payment due at lease inception. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, fees and taxes. Dealer order / trade may be necessary. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,685 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $2,300 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $18,980. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 2.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $32,965 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,980 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,720. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
There have been very few times that I have gone four wheeling and not run into a situation where a winch is required. A winch can be an important tool in safely plucking a vehicle from an impossible situation, or righting a truck after a rollover. It can also be used to clear properties of logs or rocks. If you travel the back-roads of British Columbia, you should never be without a winch. There are a few things to know before you operate your winch for the first time. What appears to be a simple operation can
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quickly turn dangerous if basic safe winching practices are not used. Most are equipped with a varying length of wire rope and the length of the rope is determined by the winch’s load capacity. The wire rope should be inspected regularly to ensure that it has not become crushed, pinched, frayed, or kinked at any point. Should the rope be damaged, it should be replaced before use to avoid injury. All winch owners should have a winch accessory kit to recover a vehicle properly and safely. The average kit includes a three-metre
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chocker chain, a clevis, snatch block, five-centimetre tree trunk protector, gloves, and a carrying case. Prices are generally between $250 and $375 depending upon the manufacturer. Most winches are offered with a winch hook strap to ensure that operators do not put hands and fingers in harm’s way. Always wear gloves when operating a winch or handling wire rope. A single line pull is one of the most basic winching operations. It involves rigging the wire rope to a stable anchoring point and spooling it in to pull the vehicle toward the anchor point. This type of pull can also be used to extract a truck without a winch; the winch equipped truck becomes the anchor point and the stuck vehicle is pulled toward it. It is a good idea to throw a jacket or blanket over the wire rope midway between the winch and the anchor point. This will prevent the cable from whipping back to the truck in the event of breakage. A tree can serve as an excellent anchor point, but never attempt to wrap a wire rope or chain around it. In addition to being extremely dangerous, this improper winching practice can damage or kill the tree. Use a tree saver strap, along with a clevis. When a truck is seriously stuck, more winching power can be achieved through a double line pull. To do so, un-spool a length of a line from the drum and thread it through a snatch block. The cable’s hook can then be fastened to an anchor point
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on the trucks frame or tow hook, and the snatch block will secure to an anchor point toward the direction of the pull. This method decreases the number of layers of wire rope on the drum and greatly increases pulling power. A snatch block can also be used to change the direction of the pull, without the wire rope collecting on one side of the drum. If you have followed the basic principle of four-wheeling and brought a buddy or a second vehicle, then chances are you will have some assistance in the recovery. Sometimes all a stuck vehicle needs is a little motivation. In those instances, a quality recovery strap ($53) will work fine. Knowing how to operate a winch correctly is as important as knowing how to drive the 4x4 it is mounted to. Misuse can result in injury or even death, so it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with your winch before reaching a situation where you need to use it. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
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Adventures in leaving and trusting GPS The digital road sign above warned: “Changing Roads Ahead. Do not rely solely on GPS.” I felt like it was speaking directly to me as I had suffered anxiety ever since Driveway editor Keith Morgan climbed into the Jeep Cherokee and we left downtown Detroit, heading north to Toronto. North, ahem, yes. The tunnel to Canada was a stone’s throw away from our launch point. I was thinking it would route me the same way I got down to Motown, via Windsor and through the tunnel. Why the GPS didn’t – I’m not sure. Clearly it knew something we didn’t. Needless to say, the mechanical woman’s voice echoing through the premium speakers certainly did give us a scenic tour of the area. And by scenic I mean she guided us through some rather dodgy areas, characterized by poorly maintained roads, broken down buildings and dejected looking people. After the excitement of the
2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited to check our smartphones to see if we were heading in the right direction. We were, but I guess I was just looking for a sign. A sign that said “Canada” on it. But no, we got this instead: “State Prison Nearby. Do NOT Pick Up Hitchhikers.” Gulp. Keith and I looked over at each other and laughed nervously. Oh gosh, what have we gotten ourselves into? Regardless, we were in it together so it was bound to be eventful. I forgot to mention, my fuel was getting low, too, and I had a flight to catch out of Pearson. No need to panic, I think. When you’re in these kinds of situations, you say things that you normally wouldn’t say. “I will be so happy when we are back in Ontario,” is a phrase not often uttered by a B.C. resident. But it fell from my lips. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? The one thing that re-
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2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back. (That’s before Keith hitched a ride, honest.) My wish was not yet coming true. Finally, we were on some sort of highway. But no signs to a border popped up for miles and miles. We even pulled over a couple of times in the all-new
mained steadfast and calm throughout the craziness was the Jeep Cherokee. The leather-trimmed seats were plush and comfortable to sit in for hours on end. When I started veering off the straight and narrow the lane departure warning would gently lead me back into place. And since it was frigid outside – Ontario and Michigan in January is anything but tropical – features like a remote starter, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and dual climate
zone controls keep occupants toasty warm. Not to mention there was a generous amount of power being delivered from its 3.2L, Pentastar V6 engine, which is rated at 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. It’s then linked to a 9-speed automatic transmission. And with 4x4 capabilities, I was ready to brave the winter conditions. Luckily it was a beautiful day, with few clouds in the sky and clear roads. Things were looking good.
Then it happened. A sign. A sign to Canada nonetheless. Looks like we’d been routed through Sarnia. I was doing a little happy dance on the inside. Did I doubt the GPS’s ability to lead? I sure did. Then again, it’s not out of my character to question authority. As we handed the Canadian Border Service Agency officer our passports, all I could think about was finding a fuel station before we got stranded. I was happy to be in Ontario. But I’d be happier when I
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2010 DODGE
NO ACCIDENT
16,888
B.C ONLY.
G35 RWD COUPE 3
YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE – 12 RETAIL LENDERS TO CHOOSE FROM
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
19,888
2004 INFINITI
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
A 4 cyl. 4WD, what else do you need!? One of our best sellers year after year! Stk #D15711
13,499
$
New front pads and rotors! 4 news tires! Come check out one of the best vehicles for B.C.! Stk #T15701
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 JEEP
ESCAPE XLT
4x4, bed liner, auxiliary input, AIR CONDITIONING! B.C.only! New battery! Tires are like new! WOW! Stk #D15695
7,388
B.C ONLY.
2010 FORD
B4000 CAB PLUS
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO ACCIDENTS
2010 MAZDA
Peppy & efficient, Victoria only! No accidents! New lower control arms, new front pads and rotors, new tires! Stk #T15698
23,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
B.C ONLY.
BUY A U SE TO
Best City
VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER
WITH OVER 450 VEHICLES ... YOU GET CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT
HEMI
20,888
$
18th
SPORTY!
4X4
NO ACCIDENTS LOCAL! !
R YEA
Come see one of the best 4 cylinder SUV’s on the road! Victoria only! No accidents! Front brakes serviced! Stk #D14929B
TERRAIN SLE
VICTORIA NEWS
CE
2013
No accidents! New front struts and wheel bearings! It’s the perfect height for those with restricted mobility! Stk #D15694
HHR LS
1 R YEA
Offroad in style! New battery and 4 new tires! Replaced front pads and machined the rotors! Stk #D15512A
XTERRA 4
17th
of the
2012
Talk about OPTIONS! Off-road package! Power moonroof and rear glass! CAMPER PACKAGE! Over half off the original MSRP!!! Stk #X15687
F350 LARIAT S/CREW
16th
R YEA
2010 GMC
2011
2008 CHEVROLET
VICTORIA NEWS
R YEA
2010 NISSAN
2010
2008 FORD
1
Voted
PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBURARY 20, 2014.
E HICL VE
VICTORIA NEWS
of the
BUY A U SE TO
Best City
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D
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CE
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of the
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Best City
E HICL VE
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BUY A U SE TO
D
CE
E HICL VE
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D
BUY A U TO SE
D
CE
LA
FF ROAD PKG.
NO ACCIDENTS !
BEST P
NO ACCIDENTS !
BEST P LA
3.99%
7603 250-478O
LA
FROM
BEST P
RATES
PRESS GREATER VICTORIA • B5
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
B.C ONLY.
2003 VOLKSWAGEN
B.C ONLY.
JETTA GLS
Power moonroof! Leather! B.C. only! Brakes in amazing condition! Come see what all the hype is about! Stk #D15744
Stk #D14985A
4,888
2003 VOLKSWAGEN
8,888
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
ROUTAN S Stk #D15518
20,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
3,999
$
2010 CHEVROLET
2009 BMW
Stk #T15397
16,888
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 VOLKSWAGEN
2003 PONTIAC
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
2013 CHEVROLET
IMPALA LT Stk #D15529
15,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
F150 XL S/CREW LB Stk #D15631
29,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 VOLKSWAGEN
JETTA S
Stk #D15679
16,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 CHRYSLER
300 C HEMI
Stk #D14478B
10,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HONDA
FIT LX
335I CABRIOLET Stk #T15401
33,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #T15423
14,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
S!
RAM 1500 SLT
9,388
10,499
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15563
23,888
$
2013 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500 Stk #D15645
26,988
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 CHEVROLET
5,888
$
Stk #D15271
5,888
2012 FORD
Stk #D15437
29,888
$
Stk #D15267
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 CHEVROLET
2008 FORD
SILVERADO 1500 LS Stk #D15432
21,788
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 TOYOTA
RANGER SPORT E/C
COROLLA CE/LE/S
Stk #D15450
11,888
$
2010 FORD
F150 FX2 X/CREW SB Stk #D15573
28,899
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI
ACCENT SE
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15666
16,888
Stk #D15653
31,888
$
Stk #D15608
9,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD
F250 XLT CRC 4X4
SONATA GLS
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
EQUINOX LT
2012 FORD
2012 HYUNDAI
$
Stk #T15588
11,488
$
2005 CHEVROLET
EDGE SPORT
Stk #T15682
28,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
www.galaxymotors.net
Stk #D15489
6,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 DODGE
2013 CHRYSLER
RAM 1500 SPORT
200 LIMITED Stk #D15600
Stk #D15632
17,888
18,999
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 DODGE
2009 NISSAN
MAGNUM SXT
XTERRA 4
Stk #T15685
12,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.
Stk #D15691
22,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Stk #D15324
17,888
2,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
F150 XLT S/CREW LB 4WD
SENTRA SV
LESABRE CUSTOM
MPV
$
2013 NISSAN
2003 BUICK
2002 MAZDA
UPLANDER LS Stk #P15127A
B.C. only! No accidents! Tires and brakes like new! Why go new when you can get warranty and save $$$? Stk #D15770
32,399
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD
F150 XLT ECOBOOST S/CAB
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD
B.C. only! Great tires and brakes! No accidents! One of the highest quality cars on the road, pristene! Stk #D15769
2013 DODGE
NO ACCIDENT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
MALIBU LTZ
2006 NISSAN
ALTIMA S
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15169
Stk #T14829A
10,888
14,488
Stk #X15148
$
B.C ONLY.
New timing belt so you don’t have to! Fantastic tires! One of our best sellers and as fun as they come! Stk #F15765
$
GRAND PRIX SE
300 C
$
B.C. only! Tires and brakes are amazing! and over 44 mpg or 6.4L/100km hwy! Incredible! Stk #D15766
BEETLE GLX CABRIO
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 CHRYSLER
2007 CHRYSLER
300 TOURING
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
B.C. only! Rear wheel drive and a treat to drive! It’s time you had your dream BMW this summer! Stk #D15755
7,888
9,999
ION
2010 FORD
FUSION SEL
$
$
2006 SATURN
1999 BMW
323IC
DL #30897
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28,888
$
22,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
11,888
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 DODGE
2008 PONTIAC
NO ACCIDENTS
CHARGER R/T
MONTANA
!
5.7L V8 HEMI! R/T POWER & leather! B.C. only! No accidents! New inner and outer tie rods! 2 new front tires! Stk #S15209A
From Vancouver! No Accidents! Replaced front pads and machined rotors! Tires and brakes like new! Stk #D15708
B.C ONLY.
12,888
$
13,888
$
2009 DODGE
CHALLENGER SE You need to come check out the rims on this blue beauty! Rear wheel drive! B.C. only! Stk #D15732
Voted
of the
1
VICTORIA NEWS
19th
2007 PONTIAC
4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY! 2011 DODGE
RAM 1500 SLT B.C. only! New serpentine belt, new front pads and machined rotors. Great tires! Stk #D15710
WAVE SE
PATRIOT LIMITED
2013 DODGE
2004 CHEVROLET
RAM 1500 SLT
!
AVALANCHE
B.C. only! No accidents! Few front tires and reat brakes! This truck is too new, it has to go! Stk #D15738
21,999
New battery! New radio! Power moonroof! Great rubber and brakes! Stk #D15376A
32,399
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
17,788
13,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
RAM 1500 SLT
S!
2007 PONTIAC
G6
NO ACCIDENT S!
Local Island truck! No accidents! Great tires and brakes! Immaculate! Stk #D15506A
This sporty, red car is made to impress! No accidents! 4 wheel brake service! New front struts! Stk #D15636A
29,399
$
8,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO ACCIDENT
2010 DODGE
GRAND CARAVAN SE
S!
2009 SATURN
VUE HYBRID
2013 FORD
MOONROO
F
Hybrid, it’s time to save $$$ at the pumps! No accidents and great brakes and tires! Stk #D15750
B.C. only! This Caravan is ready to haul around the family and fit your every need! Stk #D15751
FUSION TITANIUM 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
16,388
28,888
$
15,799
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
The sporty rear wheel drive is exactly what you need for the spring! New battery! Great brakes all around! Stk #T15702
2010 DODGE
NO ACCIDENT
16,888
B.C ONLY.
G35 RWD COUPE 3
YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE – 12 RETAIL LENDERS TO CHOOSE FROM
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
19,888
2004 INFINITI
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
A 4 cyl. 4WD, what else do you need!? One of our best sellers year after year! Stk #D15711
13,499
$
New front pads and rotors! 4 news tires! Come check out one of the best vehicles for B.C.! Stk #T15701
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 JEEP
ESCAPE XLT
4x4, bed liner, auxiliary input, AIR CONDITIONING! B.C.only! New battery! Tires are like new! WOW! Stk #D15695
7,388
B.C ONLY.
2010 FORD
B4000 CAB PLUS
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO ACCIDENTS
2010 MAZDA
Peppy & efficient, Victoria only! No accidents! New lower control arms, new front pads and rotors, new tires! Stk #T15698
23,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
B.C ONLY.
BUY A U SE TO
Best City
VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER
WITH OVER 450 VEHICLES ... YOU GET CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT
HEMI
20,888
$
18th
SPORTY!
4X4
NO ACCIDENTS LOCAL! !
R YEA
Come see one of the best 4 cylinder SUV’s on the road! Victoria only! No accidents! Front brakes serviced! Stk #D14929B
TERRAIN SLE
VICTORIA NEWS
CE
2013
No accidents! New front struts and wheel bearings! It’s the perfect height for those with restricted mobility! Stk #D15694
HHR LS
1 R YEA
Offroad in style! New battery and 4 new tires! Replaced front pads and machined the rotors! Stk #D15512A
XTERRA 4
17th
of the
2012
Talk about OPTIONS! Off-road package! Power moonroof and rear glass! CAMPER PACKAGE! Over half off the original MSRP!!! Stk #X15687
F350 LARIAT S/CREW
16th
R YEA
2010 GMC
2011
2008 CHEVROLET
VICTORIA NEWS
R YEA
2010 NISSAN
2010
2008 FORD
1
Voted
PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBURARY 20, 2014.
E HICL VE
VICTORIA NEWS
of the
BUY A U SE TO
Best City
TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT!
D
1
CE
E HICL VE
of the
Voted
Best City
E HICL VE
Best City
BUY A U SE TO
D
CE
E HICL VE
Voted
D
BUY A U TO SE
D
CE
LA
FF ROAD PKG.
NO ACCIDENTS !
BEST P
NO ACCIDENTS !
BEST P LA
3.99%
7603 250-478O
LA
FROM
BEST P
RATES
PRESS GREATER VICTORIA • B5
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
B.C ONLY.
2003 VOLKSWAGEN
B.C ONLY.
JETTA GLS
Power moonroof! Leather! B.C. only! Brakes in amazing condition! Come see what all the hype is about! Stk #D15744
Stk #D14985A
4,888
2003 VOLKSWAGEN
8,888
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
ROUTAN S Stk #D15518
20,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
3,999
$
2010 CHEVROLET
2009 BMW
Stk #T15397
16,888
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 VOLKSWAGEN
2003 PONTIAC
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
2013 CHEVROLET
IMPALA LT Stk #D15529
15,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
F150 XL S/CREW LB Stk #D15631
29,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 VOLKSWAGEN
JETTA S
Stk #D15679
16,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 CHRYSLER
300 C HEMI
Stk #D14478B
10,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HONDA
FIT LX
335I CABRIOLET Stk #T15401
33,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #T15423
14,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
S!
RAM 1500 SLT
9,388
10,499
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15563
23,888
$
2013 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500 Stk #D15645
26,988
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 CHEVROLET
5,888
$
Stk #D15271
5,888
2012 FORD
Stk #D15437
29,888
$
Stk #D15267
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 CHEVROLET
2008 FORD
SILVERADO 1500 LS Stk #D15432
21,788
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 TOYOTA
RANGER SPORT E/C
COROLLA CE/LE/S
Stk #D15450
11,888
$
2010 FORD
F150 FX2 X/CREW SB Stk #D15573
28,899
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI
ACCENT SE
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15666
16,888
Stk #D15653
31,888
$
Stk #D15608
9,999
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD
F250 XLT CRC 4X4
SONATA GLS
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
EQUINOX LT
2012 FORD
2012 HYUNDAI
$
Stk #T15588
11,488
$
2005 CHEVROLET
EDGE SPORT
Stk #T15682
28,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
www.galaxymotors.net
Stk #D15489
6,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 DODGE
2013 CHRYSLER
RAM 1500 SPORT
200 LIMITED Stk #D15600
Stk #D15632
17,888
18,999
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 DODGE
2009 NISSAN
MAGNUM SXT
XTERRA 4
Stk #T15685
12,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.
Stk #D15691
22,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Stk #D15324
17,888
2,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
F150 XLT S/CREW LB 4WD
SENTRA SV
LESABRE CUSTOM
MPV
$
2013 NISSAN
2003 BUICK
2002 MAZDA
UPLANDER LS Stk #P15127A
B.C. only! No accidents! Tires and brakes like new! Why go new when you can get warranty and save $$$? Stk #D15770
32,399
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD
F150 XLT ECOBOOST S/CAB
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD
B.C. only! Great tires and brakes! No accidents! One of the highest quality cars on the road, pristene! Stk #D15769
2013 DODGE
NO ACCIDENT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
MALIBU LTZ
2006 NISSAN
ALTIMA S
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15169
Stk #T14829A
10,888
14,488
Stk #X15148
$
B.C ONLY.
New timing belt so you don’t have to! Fantastic tires! One of our best sellers and as fun as they come! Stk #F15765
$
GRAND PRIX SE
300 C
$
B.C. only! Tires and brakes are amazing! and over 44 mpg or 6.4L/100km hwy! Incredible! Stk #D15766
BEETLE GLX CABRIO
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 CHRYSLER
2007 CHRYSLER
300 TOURING
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
B.C. only! Rear wheel drive and a treat to drive! It’s time you had your dream BMW this summer! Stk #D15755
7,888
9,999
ION
2010 FORD
FUSION SEL
$
$
2006 SATURN
1999 BMW
323IC
DL #30897
DrivewayBC.ca
B6 • Friday, February 14, 2014 - BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA
Nissan Juke is extraordinarily out of the ordinary If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, then check out a Nissan Juke. It was described by Nissan as a sport cross-utility vehicle, when introduced for the 2011 model year. The Juke is not big or pricey; it has (let’s say) distinctive styling lines and it packs a hot little engine under a hood that also provides excellent fuel economy. It is short in length yet tall in stature and has a wide stance with short front/rear body overhangs. The round headlights were rally car inspired and are topped by distinctive “crocodile eye” light combinations. From a side view, the Juke has a two-door coupe look with “hidden” rear door handles. Even a base SV trim level of Juke comes surprisingly well-equipped with alloy wheels, keyless entry, air conditioning, 4-wheel disc brakes, stability control, steering wheel audio controls, heated side mirrors, a security system, Bluetooth and audio connectivity. The sweetest part of the package is the turbocharged (with intercooler) 1.6-litre direct injection,
out of 5 stars in its frontal impact test. It received a coveted “recommended” buy rating from Consumer Reports and an overall “average” rating for reliability. Daring to be different, the Nissan Juke is a fun vehicle to drive and an interesting vehicle option for those bored with conformist compact sedans.
‘‘
The Juke is not big or pricey; it has (let’s say) distinctive styling lines and it packs a hot little engine under a hood that also provides excellent fuel economy.
’’
Bob McHugh
16-valve engine. Power peaks at an impressively high 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. While its fuel economy ratings are a super-frugal 7.3/6.1 L/100 km (city/highway), this engine does prefer pricier premium fuel. An optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) system comes with a torque-vectoring feature on the rear axle. Under normal driving conditions, it directs all drive power to the front wheels for best fuel econ-
omy. It can (automatically) vary drive up to an equal split between the front and rear axles. An I-Con display with a drive mode selector, which offers different throttle/ transmission/steering response settings, comes with the higher SL trim level. This trim also includes fog lights, a power moonroof, push-button start and climate control air conditioning. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard
with the front-drive models and the automatic is a CVT type. Despite Juke’s compact exterior dimensions, there’s seating space (with a bit of a squeeze) for five adults on the inside. The rear seat is a handy fold-down 60/40 split bench that folds flat to provide an extended cargo floor. Juke’s centre console is a motorcycle-inspired design that has a high-gloss (colour-matched) painted finish. The design
and slope of the roof at the back, however, does limit rear vision from a driver perspective. Juke carried over into the 2012 model year virtually unchanged and had only minor alterations for 2013. The Navigation package includes a rear view monitor and a stereo upgrade (that was standard on Juke SL). The NHTSA overall crash test safety rating (front/ side/rollover) for Juke was 4 out of 5 stars, with a 3
Safety Recalls 2011 to 2013 Nissan Juke: 2011: A weld at the boost sensor bracket may fail, allowing the bracket to separate from the air inlet tube. If this occurred, the engine would enter fail-safe driving mode with reduced motive power. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary,
replace the air inlet tube assembly. 2011/2012: The fuel pressure sensor connected to the engine fuel delivery rail may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly and could leak. Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the pressure sensor, tightened to specifications or repair as necessary. 2012: The rear seat latch strikers (which secure the seat back rest in the upright position) may be faulty and could deform during a frontal vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. Dealers will replace defective rear seat latch strikers. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca
Price Check Year
Edition
Expect to Pay (January 2014)
2011
SV
$15,000 to $18,000
2012
SV
$17,000 to $21,000
2013
SV
$19,000 to $23,000
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.
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Infiniti scoops double with innovative tech Directive Adaptive Steering is a bold move by Infiniti and it had the guile, and the racing connections, to involve the best driver in the world... . Bob McHugh
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Adaptive Steering is a bold move by Infiniti and it had the guile, and the racing connections, to involve the best driver in the world (four-time F1 Champion) Sebastian Vettel in the development of Q50. On the plus side, DAS eliminates the mechanical losses that can dull and delay steering response to driver inputs in a mechanical/hydraulic steering system. Harsh unwanted vibrations at the steering wheel are eliminated and the driver can choose, using a four-mode selector, the
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by tightening the seatbelt. If the driver ignores all of those warnings a collision intervention system kicks-in
alert in the Q50’s instrument cluster, an audible warning, and what’s call a “haptic” feedback warning,
ahead are decelerating or braking at a rate beyond a certain threshold. The warnings consist of a visual
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amount of steering effort and response that he or she prefers. DAS can also interact with other handling systems such as Infiniti’s Active Lane Control system, which makes the Q50 feel like it is “magnetized” within a traffic lane. An electronic actuator moves the steering rack, in response to steering wheel inputs by the driver, and turns the front wheels. It provides a faster, more precise steering response. DAS also has a triple-mode clutch feature that instantly defaults it to a fail-safe mechanical steering linkage, if electrical power is cut. The Best New Safety Technology award went to Infiniti’s Predictive Forward Collision Warning technology. This system can warn a driver of a potential collision risk that lies beyond a driver’s normal field of view. PFCW not only monitors movement of a vehicle directly ahead in the same traffic lane, it can also monitor a vehicle two cars ahead. Distance Control Assist sensors warn the driver when it detects either one of the vehicles
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Infiniti is celebrating a remarkable double 2014 AJAC New Technology Award win, as both groundbreaking new technologies are available on its exceptional new Q50 sports sedan. Direct Adaptive Steering, which is the first production auto use of a steer-by-wire system, won the Best New Innovation Technology Award. Predictive Forward Collision Warning Technology won the Best New Safety Technology Award. This is the first year that Automobile Journalists Association of Canada presented a second “Best New Technology” award. It was done to resolve a recurring decision dilemma that we (I’m one of 12) face on the judging panel: No matter how a smart or innovative a new technology entry may be, how do you choose it over an entry that could potentially save lives or reduce the severity of injuries in a collision. Driving enthusiasts, almost universally, have a negative knee-jerk reaction to severing that mechanical link between the steering wheel and road wheels. Direct
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