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most, if not all, of it will vanish — is bringing back a lot of her memories from when she worked as a trainer, breeder and tester of horses at the racetrack. The News Review met Jewell as she looked over scrapbook pages detailing some of the history and news clippings on Sandown during one of the developer’s open houses. She agreed to walk the grounds at the track and tell us about her life as a young woman, proving herself to the owners and jockeys at Sandown.

An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material BC recycling system are demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board. MMBC, an industry stewardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection – with more containers and material types collected than before – while charging businesses for the recycling of the packaging and paper they generate. But it’s been in a bitter fight with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will then be passed on to consumers. The battle took a new turn Monday, when the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and eight other associations launched a campaign in B.C. newspapers and online at rethinkitbc.ca to amplify the pressure on Victoria. CFIB provincial affairs director Mike Klassen predicted job losses and some business closures as a result of the MMBC regulations and fees. “This is public policy run amok,” he said. “We are asking British Columbians to talk to the B.C. government to push the pause button on its reckless and red tape-laden program.” B.C. Agriculture Council vice-chair Stan Vander Waal said farmers can’t readily stop packaging strawberries and blueberries in plastic clamshells, because retailers insist that’s what consumers want. “We have to wear the cost,” he said, adding MMBC fees will cost his Chilliwack farm $60,000 to $100,000 a year. “It goes directly against growing agriculture.”

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Colleen Jewell smiles as she looks over the tack room and horse stall where she once worked when the Sandown race track was still in operation.

A life on track Steven Heywood News staff

olleen Jewell says she’s not very interested in what happens on the proposed commercial land being broken off from the Sandown horse racing track in North Saanich. What she is interested in, is what will happen to the rest of the property now that its horse racing past will be torn down to make way for agricultural use. “I’m sure they’ll do what they need to do (in the proposed Sandown Commons shopping centre), but North Saanich is

Colleen Jewell spent 25 years training horses and outriding at Sandown

going to need knowledgable people to take care of the ALR land.” North Saanich municipal council recently approved plans for a $40 million commercial development on 12 acres of the Sandown property. And in a plan that has been two years in the works, the grandstand and other buildings will be removed, the land cleaned up and left to the residents to decide what to do with it. For Jewell, 83, the end of horse racing at Sandown in 2008-’09 was the end of an era — where she spent 25 years and met her husband Roy Jewell. This next phase in the life of Sandown — and the fact that

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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here. One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion. That’s definitely not democracy in action. The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board. That’s gotta tell you something. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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SIDNEY —Town Councillor Steve Price suggested residents of Sidney should “hug Mayor Larry Cross” for his work to help bring about lower natural gas rates on Vancouver Island. Price said Cross and the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) have been lobbying for this for years. Last month, the B.C. Utilities Commission allowed Fortis B.C. to amalgamate its energy delivery wings in Whistler, the Island and the rest of the province. This would allow the company to charge a common rate for gas, phased in over three years. It could also mean a 25 per cent reduction in gas rates on the Island. “The savings to Island Health alone is around $1 million per year,” said Cross. “It is a big step forward.”

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Sandown is full of stories to hold on to Continued from page 1

Colleen Jewell came to North Saanich in 1962, although in those days she had a different last name. She came with her family from Nova Scotia, a Manitoba farm girl at heart, having been born in that province in 1931. “We always had horses,” she recalls. “We never had any tractors — we worked the land with the big horses.” Her husband at the time of their move to B.C. was in the navy and Jewell soon found herself drawn to the barns and tack rooms at Sandown. “I walked hots for Bill Marsh in 1966,” she said. Hots, she explained, were horses that had just finished racing or exercising and needed to be cooled down gradually. The work helped ensure the horses’ muscles didn’t knot up or become damaged after exerting themselves. She eventually worked her way up at the racetrack, helping train horses and breed them. She said her first colt was born in ‘66 and she trained him on her farm. By 1968, she had met Roy Jewell, having asked him to help train her colt and would go on the work together with him. The relationship would evolve quick enough. Jewell remembers where the tack room was when she worked at Sandown — and it’s still there, although somewhat run-down these days. She said work began at the stables there at 7 a.m. each day, feeding the horses, cleaning out the barns and doing all the little things to keep the animals in good shape. Among the trainers and jockeys and other workers, Jewell said she has fond memories of some of the funnier things to happen at Sandown. Take, for instance, the case of the wayward mare named Bubbles. Seems she got pregnant and no one knew about it. A foal, later named Quiz was born and everyone could only speculate that its mom got out of her stall and took a fancy to

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Colleen Jewell walks close to what used to be the cookhouse at the Sandown racetrack.

knocked out cold. And you know, the horses had to go over that area again.” She rode quickly out there, fearful of the oncoming horses and the condition of the rider on the ground. Having her industrial first aid ticket, Jewell said she was cautious about how to move the man. He came around, complained of pain in his leg — and not in his back or neck — so she picked him up and with the help of Quiz moved him to the outside rail as the rest of the field roared past. Once the jockey was seen to by paramedics, she ten had to round up the wayward horse.

“It had taken only seconds, but it felt like hours. That job got easier, too, as time went on, but that all happened on my first damn day.” The work continued for Jewell at Sandown until around 1983 when Roy died. She said she continued on with his stable of horses for about a month but admits her heart was no longer in it. “You have to be a little bit tough to work here,” she said. She would eventually leave Sandown, but remained in North Saanich, where she helped with the Sunset Riding Club and introduce it to children, whether they could afford to ride or not. Making

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one of the thoroughbred stallions. There were some bad times as well. Jewell recalls the day a big barn at the site burned down. Some 21 horses were burned to death inside and others that had escaped were running along the road where the Pat Bay Highway is today. “We could hear those horses that got away, galloping down the road, and you could see the fire from miles away.” Jewell would eventually become a test official at the racetrack, taking horses’ blood and urine and checking for anything that might be giving them an edge. The old testing room is still there, a remote, windowless square that has only a singe phone line to communicate with the rest of the facility. “I was chief test inspector for years. And we didn’t have many positive tests around here.” She did have the odd runin with horse owners over the testing procedure, but was able to work things out. Jewell might have made a little bit of history at Sandown during her quartercentury there. She was asked to be an outrider when one of the track employees was let go. An outrider’s job was to accompany, on horseback, the racers to the starting gate and then be ready to head off horses that just won’t stop running. It was a tough job and you had to be a good, confident rider to do it. “I’d never done that before. But they said I was a good rider and good at what I do.” Jewel said she’d do it, only if she could use Roy’s horse, Quiz — who was the son of Bubbles. The jockeys, however, scoffed at the fact a woman was going to do what they thought was man’s job. It was on her first day as an outrider, however, that she proved a woman was just as capable. “On this day, it was the fifth or sixth race and a long one, some horses bumped just past the half-mile pole and a jockey was bounced off and

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children happy while working with horses became her new interest. Jewell said she still loves horses, although she hasn’t ridden in more than a year. She said she hopes the history of Sandown will be remembered. “Sure, why not,” she said about the chances of including Sandown history into the new commercial area. “People do like history and we need to tap into people like me who know these things. “Sandown is full of stories. There are so many things that happened here and many people worked here. But a lot of those people are pretty much gone now.”

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dispute the fees and say multinational consumer goods firms like Unilever and Walmart control MMBC and are manipulating it to their benefit, not that of local businesses. Most of the fees for container waste are double or even quadruple what businesses in Ontario pay to a similar agency. Newspapers say they face a $14-million-a-year bite out of their operations because of the 20 cents per kilogram they will pay on newsprint, compared to less than half a penny in Ontario.

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Sidney’s parking spaces to remain the same Town set to allow new businesses downtown without adding new spaces Steven Heywood News staff

New businesses that move into existing space in downtown Sidney might not have to provide extra parking. In a move by the municipality that the mayor says could help draw new businesses to town, they are considering changing their parking bylaw. Currently, the bylaw

requires five parking spaces per each retail store. If that store was replaced by a restaurant, says Director of Development Services Marlaina Elliot, the owners would be required to increase parking spaces to 10. That essentially means a restaurant could not go into that space as Sidney doesn’t have an excess of parking spots downtown.

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Music Therapy is a powerful but simple tool and places like Sidney’s Resthaven Lodge are putting it to good use with their residents. “Music Therapy is so important because is helps our residents in so many ways,” said Myrna Fox, the activities coordinator at Resthaven. “It builds their self esteem, it helps them to feel like are they contributing, it keeps them involved and it helps them integrate with other residents.” The program at Resthaven includes things like playing the ukulele, singing and screening presentations of operas, musicals and other performances. Katherine Dennison, who is one of the Music Therapists at Resthaven (she runs the ukulele program) said the participants in her class benefit in many ways, including learning a new skill as a group. “Some of the folks here have musical backgrounds but others don’t, but the one common link they all have is learning and playing

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Music Therapist Katherine Dennison leads a music therapy class in which residents of Resthaven Lodge play ukuleles. The group meets once a week to hone their skills and have fun. the ukulele together. Teaching a new skill sort of flies in the face of the old adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but it works for us,” she said. Dennison said the ukulele classes also provide the participants with a stimulating activity, companionship and the feeling that they are providing

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Do you have a seniors’ story? Seniors in Focus is a regular feature in the Peninsula News Review. Running once a month, these pages showcase local issues and events important to area seniors. Do you know of a senior citizen on the Peninsula who deserves a little attention? Do you have a senior-specific event coming up soon? Let us know. Call the editor at 250-656-1151, ext. 128.

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ost people, when they read the words “zoning decision” or “bylaw amendment,” will turn the page (don’t do it!) or their eyes will begin to glaze over. Such is the reality of local politics. And unless there’s a contentious community issue up for debate, council meetings – no matter where in Canada you live – don’t draw big crowds. The same goes for the municipal elections we hold every three (soon to be four) years. Turnout for those is pretty abysmal. In the 2011 civic election, Langford saw some of the lowest numbers in the province, with just 14 per cent of voters casting ballots. Most Greater Victoria municipalities attracted around 25 per cent turnout (Saanich, 25; Victoria, 27), while some, like Oak Bay, North Saanich and Metchosin surpassed the 40 per cent mark. The idea of politics as a serious democratic process is rapidly fading, replaced by a form of entertainment starring a host of colourful characters whose kooky actions and personal life details become our watercooler discussions. We’re fortunate that Greater Victoria politics isn’t usually overshadowed by politicians – the issues still dominate. But it’s evident that not even the issues are enough to draw people on election day. We have to applaud Victoria Coun. Lisa Helps for trying to change that. This week she launched a new campaign, Vote Pledge 2014, that aims to get voters engaged in municipal politics. The idea behind her campaign is that people are feeling a major disconnect between them and what politics have become. She wants people to feel not just engaged, but like they can make a difference by having a voice in their community. We hope people all over the region – no matter your political views – consider how meaningful this campaign can be and the positive impact it can have, just by taking the simple first step of casting a ballot on Nov. 15. Politics doesn’t exist for our entertainment. Local governments have a lot of power on the issues – yes, zoning and bylaws – that impact your day-to-day life. Being engaged, even on the most basic level of voting, means you care enough about your community that you are trying to make it a better place. It’s the same reason most people get into municipal politics.

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Aren’t they all after a bigger pay cheque? Is it out of ignorance or animosity for Joe Sawchuck to say Mike Farnworth just wants to be leader of his party for the bigger pay cheque? I suppose he is going to feel the same way against anyone else who throw their hat into the ring for top job with the NDP. Did he say the same about any of the B.C. Liberal MLAs who ran to replace Gordon Campbell in 2011? Did they just want the pay raise? Fact is with Adrian Dix’s resignation the NDP need someone to fill the post and lead them through the 2017 election. Maybe he can write to this paper and explain what the stats are in other legislatures have to do with our legislatures. Perhaps during the next national election we could hear from Joe Sawchuck how Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair and anyone else after Stephan Harper’s job are really just after the pay cheque. Andre Mollon Langford

A convenient mall “If you build it, they will come.” Someone clearly heard this in their heads as they sat staring at the abandoned Sandown racetrack. But why decide in today’s economic climate to build something so risky? I’m not gonna say, “look at

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Uptown and all its vacancies” because North Saanich is a unique venue. It is sometimes hard to gauge how a development will be received until it’s completed. So that means one of three things. First, that they truly believe that it will become a destination shopping spot that people will travel to, just based on how awesome it is. Second, they believe (contrary to evidence) that the economy has rebounded and there is plenty to go around. Third, and most likely, North Saanich wants to siphon off some of Sidney’s business. The site sits almost on the border of Sidney. Convenient, no? Noel Gagnon Sidney

Where are Canada’s rescue dogs? It is recognized that seniors benefit greatly from owning a pet. I am a senior, healthy and active. I was raised on a farm, have had a family and had pets all my life. I had a profession, I drive, walk daily and own a townhouse with a fenced patio area. I applied to a local agency to adopt a small rescue dog. I had a home visit. My home was inspected and I was refused a dog. I was told, and I quote: “the situation was not

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in the best interests of the dog.” Also, I am curious. Why are so many dogs imported from Mexico and the United States? Where are Canada’s rescue dogs, large and small? J. Mason Central Saanich

Quit harping The media can sure pick and choose who they try to eliminate or puff up — even when they are not good. Justin Trudeau made another serious faux pas, critiquing the Russians and the Ukraine situation — something he knows little about. But the very next day the CBC is back on about the senate, “robocalls”, the same old, same old. Canadians have to realize that our PM does positive things, like keeping the country financially stable, helping kids to have sports, to name a few. So if he is not legalizing marijuana, he does not feel it’s good for Canada. Be thankful we have a man that believes in families. Quit harping against Harper. Eileen Natrass Saanichton ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com

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Ben Heppner tunes up for show in Sidney

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Canadian Tenor Ben Heppner is coming to Sidney for a show Submitted photo he calls intimate and Tenor Ben Heppner is at the Mary Winspear accessible. Centre Friday, March 21. “Doing a smaller show with a meet and will be collaborating on a piece by a Chinese poet, “but I don’t want greet after, that’s some- with John Hess. “John is both my col- to give away too much thing I’m always most willing to do,” said Hep- laborator and accom- on that before the pner of the show com- panist. I’ve worked with show,” he laughed. He said the show will him for past 15 years ing up on March 21. “Having ... a chance to and he is fantastic to appeal to a wide audiconnect with the audi- have as a sidekick on ence and he hopes to see them get involved ence, that’s something the road.” The first half of the as well. that is really needed “Even if you don’t for the presenter and show, he said, will just for the concert goers. I be him and the piano, know the folk songs consider it to be a part while the second half you will still know the will feature a varia- music and I think everyof my job.” Heppner is a promi- tion of music including one will enjoy it, it’s a nent fixture in Canada’s some of Benjamin Brit- very accessible show.” Heppner has been music scene. He first ten’s folk songs, folk studied music at the songs by Spanish com- staying close to home University of British poser Fernando Obra- in recent months, Columbia and gained dors, three separate focusing on his radio national attention in opera arias and songs show on CBC but will 1979 as the winner of by American singer- be ramping up his the CBC Talent Festival. songwriter, pianist and schedule this spring The Grammy and satirist Tom Lehrer. and summer. “I’ve been doing Heppner will also touch Juno award SIDNEY recipient WATERFRONT PARTNERSHIP

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The termination of thethe MOU is the result of Waterfront Partnership (SWP) related to the redevelopment of the Seaport East Lands, 9891 rd the discovery of environmental contamination on the Property during recent testing Sidney, BC - During an in-camera meeting on Monday, March 3 , Sidney Town Council Seaport Place (the Property). The Property is owned by the Town and leased to SWP under completed by environmental consultants. voted terminate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Town and Sidney a longto term Groundthe Lease (40 years remaining). The termination of thethe MOU is the result of Waterfront Partnership (SWP) related to the redevelopment of the Seaport East Lands, 9891 the discovery of environmental contamination on the Property during recentthe testing In the late 1980’s the Town authorized large scale dumping of fill to create Property. The Seaport Place (the Property). The Property is owned by the Town and leased to SWP under completed by environmental testing revealed thatLease areas (40 ofconsultants. the fill material contain a long term Ground years remaining). Theenvironmental termination ofcontamination. the MOU is the Under result of current legislation the responsibility of environmental remediation fallsrecent solelytesting with the the discovery of environmental contamination on the Property during In the late 1980’s the case Townisauthorized large scale dumping of fill to create the Property. The polluter, which in this the Town of Sidney. completed by environmental consultants. testing revealed that areas of the fill material contain environmental contamination. Under currentRogers, legislation the responsibility environmental remediation falls solelyintroduced with the Grant SWP statedofthat “While the contamination In the late 1980’s thePrincipal, Town authorized large scale dumping of fill to findings create the Property. The polluter, which in this case isplans, the Town ofoffered Sidney. complexity to the proposed SWP to continue with the contamination. redevelopment of the testing revealed that areas of the fill material contain environmental Under Property, amended with provisions to resolve the contamination issues in accordance current legislation the responsibility of environmental remediation falls solely with the with Grant Rogers, SWP Principal, statedThe thatTown “While the contamination findings introduced Ministry of Environment guidelines. is ultimately responsible for the costs of the polluter, which in this case is the Town of Sidney. complexity to the proposed plans, SWP offered continue thesignificantly redevelopment of the environmental remediation; however these coststocould havewith been mitigated Property,appropriate amended with provisions to resolve theelements contamination in accordance with through design and“While other of theissues redevelopment plans”. Grant Rogers, SWP landscape Principal, stated that the contamination findings introduced Ministry of Environment guidelines. The Town is ultimately responsible for the costs of the complexity to the proposed plans, SWP offered to continue with the redevelopment of the environmental remediation; these could havecan been significantly mitigated According to Mr. Rogers, in however almost all casescosts contamination be dealtinwith most Property, amended with provisions to resolve the contamination issues accordance with through appropriate landscape and other elements of the redevelopment plans”. economically in conjunction withdesign (re)development. It is SWP’s opinion that thecosts Town Ministry of Environment guidelines. The Town is ultimately responsible for the ofshould the have taken advantage of the opportunity to resolve these liabilities with the partnership’s environmental remediation; however these costs could have been significantly mitigated According to Mr.proposal. Rogers, in almost all cases contamination canofbethe dealt with mostunknown redevelopment To delay this remediation to the end lease under through appropriate landscape design and other elements of the redevelopment plans”. economically inrules conjunction (re)development. is SWP’splace opinion the Town environmental and withwith unknown costs would Itknowingly thisthat liability in theshould hands have taken advantage opportunity to resolve these to liabilities with the partnership’s of future taxpayers. In of 40the theall site may be deemed be either unusable or too costly According to Mr. Rogers, inyears almost cases contamination can be dealt with most redevelopment proposal. To delay this remediation to the end of the lease under unknown to remediate under future Environmental Legislation. economically in conjunction with (re)development. It is SWP’s opinion that the Town should environmental rules and with unknown costs would knowingly place this liability in the hands have taken advantage of the opportunity to resolve these liabilities with the partnership’s of futurestated taxpayers. years the that site may be deemedunderutilized to be either unusable too costly Rogers that “ItInis40 unfortunate this prominent, section ofor Sidney’s redevelopment proposal. To delay this remediation to the end of the lease under unknown to remediate under future Environmental Legislation. downtown waterfront must now continue to operate as a poorly designed retail centre environmental rules and with unknown costs would knowingly place this liability in the and hands parking While touted many a ‘jewel’, is now apparent thatunusable this challenging piece of futurelot. taxpayers. In 40by years theassite may beit deemed to be either or too costly Rogers stated that “It is unfortunate thatcurrent this prominent, underutilized section of Sidney’s of land may be a growing liability to the and future taxpayers of Sidney.” SWP will to remediate under future Environmental Legislation. downtown waterfront must now continue to operate as a poorly designed retail centre and continue to endeavor to lease the Seaport East buildings to subtenants that will add value to parking lot.but While touted by many a ‘jewel’, it isredevelopment now apparent that this challenging the Town, strongly thatasthat the proposed of the Property wouldpiece have Rogers stated that “It isbelieves unfortunate this prominent, underutilized section of Sidney’s of land bevaluable a growing to the current and future taxpayers of Sidney.” SWP will been itsmay most useliability and continue provided theoperate greatest to designed Sidney’s residents, business downtown waterfront must now to asbenefit a poorly retail centre and continue to endeavor to lease the Seaport East buildings to subtenants that will add value to owners and visitors. parking lot. While touted by many as a ‘jewel’, it is now apparent that this challenging piece the Town, but strongly believes that the proposed redevelopment of the Property would have of land may be a growing liability to the current and future taxpayers of Sidney.” SWP will been its most valuable use and provided the#greatest benefit to Sidney’s residents, business ## continue to endeavor to lease the Seaport East buildings to subtenants that will add value to owners and visitors. the Town, but strongly believes that the proposed redevelopment of the Property would have been its most valuable use and provided the greatest benefit to Sidney’s residents, business ### Sidney Waterfront Partnership is a 50/50 Partnership between Marker Group and COM owners and visitors. Investments, LLC that has a vision for the Sidney waterfront that is community minded and socially and ecologically responsible. 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Cracking Canada’s small car conundrum likely to adopt the same numeric GENEVA, Switzerland - Small moniker. The concept vehicle has cars are huge here in Europe, if an all-new 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D not in size certainly in numbers. diesel engine. Everywhere you turn, it seems Citroen no longer sells in North there is either a Ford Fiesta America though periodically or an Opel Astra (the General we hear rumours of a return by Motors subsidiary) about to the French manufacturer and its cross your path. If it is not those home rivals, Peugeot and Reexamples, there are any number nault. Their lines are so different of other similar sized economy While there is a to the often indistinguishable cars from the likes of Citroen, greater acceptance of small cars we get. Some of the VW, and Peugeot buzzing by. Micro cars such as the tiny smaller vehicles in our French creations are positively and I found myself gawSmart, with which we are facities, people outside funky ping at such an example in the miliar, and even smaller vehicles urban areas have new Citroen C4 Cactus. It’s zip into roadside parking spots where previously only a motormore ground to cover designed to challenge the likes of the Ford Focus and the VW Golf. cycle would park. and so are tempted It uses lightweight materials exMy two-prong mission at the by larger vehicles. tensively, including an aluminum Geneva Motor Show was to hood, which means it sips gas. view small cars we might see Keith Morgan The rubberized pads along the sometime soon and others we side would be perfect for people never will see but wish we who regularly have close encounters with could! Then ponder whether small cars will garage doorframes! ever catch on here in the way they have in General Motors looks to penetrate the difficult Europe. younger buyer marked with its Opel/VauxThere was something familiar about the first hall Adam. It’s dressed up in interesting car I encountered in the giant Palexpo show colours but it’s what is under the hood that buildings. Ah yes, a European version of the makes it really interesting. It has a variety trusty Honda Civic – Canada’s hottest seller of bigger engines as options but its smallest in that market segment. I am sure Honda engine is a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder gas Canada would sell more if they resembled the engine, mated to a six-speed manual transvery hot Type R concept, which is destined to mission, with the pulling power of 1.6-litre be a racer. Yes, the new North American Civic power plant. Fuel consumption is expected is sportier than the last generation but the to be a miserly 4.5 L/100 km (combined city Euro versions always seem that bit sharper in highway). It may show up here in some form design. but right now GM has more than its fair share Next up was the Mazda Hazumi hatchback, of small cars. expected successor to the current Mazda2 and

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The Fiat 500 is cute, but might not be the most practical as a family vehicle. Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality but accessing the rear seats isn’t the easiest and the cargo room is minimal. Enter the all-new-for-2014 Fiat 500L: The “L” stands for “large” so those interior volume deficiencies listed with its pint-sized sibling are no more. Dimensionally, the L is 27 inches longer, 6 inches taller in height and in width and there’s an extra 42 per cent when it comes to inside space. But wait, there’s more. Literally. The L comes with two additional doors to allow for easy access to the rear seats. And room for five passengers. It loses a little bit of its pinch-the-cheeks cuteness but its practicality makes up for it. In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadul-

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wanted to keep my wife happy. She nodded sympathetically. As she handed me the money, she asked if the vehicle was in any accidents. Now, I’m not a good liar. So I simply said, No. It’s her fault for not asking for a CarProof or ICBC vehicle history report. That seemed to do it. She was pleased and drove away with a smile on her face. As for me, I went home with a fat wallet. A few days later, I got a text: “Got CarProof report. Three accidents?!?!? Need money back now!!!” I panicked. But not for long. I was getting good at this. I just got a new cell number. She didn’t know my name – that old fake ID worked great. And she had no idea where I lived. Finding me would wear her out. I was in the clear. But will I be so lucky next time? *Curber – An individual posing as a private seller, but selling vehicles for profit as a business. A curber often misrepresents the history and condition of a vehicle. Curbers offer none of the protections the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. aler.

In corners, the 500L doesn’t have as tight of a setup as the 500, body roll is more evident. The MSRP of the 2014 Fiat 500L Lounge is $25,995. With the options, the price as tested comes to $30,850. Visit fiatcanada.com. Alexandra.Straub @drivewaybc.ca

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traction control, hill descent control, and four corner air suspension with terrain response not only makes this vehicle maneuver well on the road but can take you on some of the roughest back roads British Columbia has to offer. – $125,575 2014 Toyota 4runner is as rugged and bold as they come. Powering this truck is a 4.0 Litre V6 dual valve timing V6 engine that produces an impressive 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. The 4Runner has two rows of seats, with an optional third row. An available sliding rear cargo tray holds up to 200 kg and comes in handy when camping. It is very comfortable to drive and you feel safe driving it. – $37,900 (standard) ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Optional irrigation workbooks are CRD Parks & Environmental available to purchase for $30. Services is hosting free, efficient Participants will be entered to win a irrigation workshops for residential free irrigation controller. homeowners. Space is limited. Please pre-register by calling 250.474.9684

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five passenger SUV that has a front end that will stand out from the crowd. A seven-slotted grille and razor thin headlights make the Jeep unique. The engine is a 2.4L Tigershark Multiair straight four-cylinder delivering 184 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It can tow up to 2000lbs. The trail rated Trailhawk version has an active drive lock 4x4 system with four-low gear and a rear-locking differential. – Sport 4x4 $25,895 – TrailHawk $30,895 2014 Range Rover Sport is not just another luxury SUV; it is a fully capable off-road vehicle. The engine is a 510 hp, supercharged 5.0 litre V8 that puts out 461 lb-ft of torque at 2500 RPM with a six-speed automatic transmission. This transmission features Command Shift that actively responds to your driving habits and road conditions by reconfiguring the shift patterns for optimum driveability in all situations and is mated with a two-speed electronically controlled transfer case. Four wheel electronic

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BEAUTIFUL WATERVIEW house, approx 3500 sq.ft. level entry, 2 floors w/self-contained 1-bdrm in-law suite in sought after area in Gordon Head. Lrg living rm, 4 bdrms, 3 fireplaces, formal dining rm, family rm, large rec room, lrg dbl garage, 4 full baths. $829,000. 4453 Houlihan Court. Open House Sat & Sun 1-4. (250)744-7129.

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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.

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

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Sunday 11-1 406-1615 Belcher, $179,900 DFH Real Estate Ltd Saturday 2-4 Lynnell Davidge, Sutton Group West Coast Realty 250-896-1852 Shelly Reed, 510-165 Kimta Rd, 250-213-7444

1769 Haultain St, $629,999

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Arran McLellan, 250-884-3980

1910 Moss Park Gdns, $784,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

108-545 Manchester Rd, $165,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

202-1425 Fort St, $299,000

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

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)

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

1936 Richardson St, $585,000

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul, 250-213-2858

303-1204 Fairfield $450,000

Sunday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Bruce Scott, 250-888-0080

606 Speed Ave, $245,000

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

2529 Shelbourne St, $459,900

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

403-2527 Quadra, $259,900 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

2650 Belmont, $559,900

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

1741 Patly Pl, $1,088,100 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

101-119 Ladysmith, $429,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

$379,999

Saturday 1-2:30 Fair Realty Ltd. Sean Thomas, 250 896-5478

1102-835 View St, $289,500 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton, 250-889-4000

204-1012 Collinson, $239,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Humphries, 250-889-2310

VIEW ROYAL 26-1498 Admirals Rd, $139,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

35-1309 Craigflower, $129,000 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301

ESQUIMALT 611 Lampson St, $549,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

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5153 Santa Clara, $769,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager, 250 744-3301

982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900

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

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4210 Quadra, $569,900

Sunday 12-2 Smartmove Realty Inc Linda Clark, 250 380-6683

4516 Eva Ave, $649,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

307-1514 Church Ave.

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

Midtown Park, $299,888

Wednesday thru Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181

313-3277 Glasgow Ave, $214,999 Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Arran McLellan, 250-884-3980

4237 Denrob Pl, $579,999 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Arran McLellan, 250-884-3980

SAANICH WEST 4010 Willowbrook Pl, $509,000 Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301

3795 Burnside Pl, $549,900 Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921

631 Cowper St, $499,900

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

308-4536 Viewmont, $299,980 Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 2 50-920-6868

764 Daffodil Ave, $574,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-220-8600

970 Tolmie Ave, $409,900

564 Normandy, $449,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jeannie Lau, 250-477-5353 203-3252 Glasgow, $194,900 Saturday 1-3, Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

2490 Cadboro Heights Ln. $1,288,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

560 Margaret, $535,000

2-3957 South Valley, $589,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frank Chan, 250-477-7291

SAANICH PENINSULA 408-1240 Verdier Ave, $319,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131

2248 Cooperidge Dr, $549,500 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Fowles, 250-477-7291

3150-2600 Ferguson, $245,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

2321 Island View Rd, $412,000

2655 Sooke Rd

Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed Sing, 250-744-3301

419 Pelican, $769,900

3250 Willshire Dr

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

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Patricia Gatey 250-592-4422

978 Tayberry Terr, $389,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

2075 Hedgestone, $799,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291

3379 Vision Way, $324,900

2557 Sewlyn Rd, $349,900

Thursday 4-6, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

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

2522 Townsend, $424,900 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

UP ISLAND 822 Wingsong, $509,000

128-710 Massie Dr, $339,800

758 Egret Cl, $679,900

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Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301

2960 Phillips, $384,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell, 250 744-3301

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

202-2779 Stautw Rd, $129,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

2427 Amelia Ave, $529,900

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mike McCulloch, 250-592-4422

8880 Park Pacific Terr, $1,199,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

10500 McDonald Park, $585,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250-384-8124

WEST SHORE A-3153 Metchosin Rd, $319,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-5333

211-1325 Bear Mountain Pkwy Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jandy Gruhn, 250-514-9419

1136 Timber View, $774,900

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

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

4124 Santa Anita, $525,000

887 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

2252 Players Dr, $799,000

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

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Q: WHAT ARE SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT MORTGAGES? Consider a smaller mortgage, rather than the maximum you can afford – Taking a smaller mortgage can help you comfortably deal with unexpected changes to your monthly budget Evaluate the impact of an increasing interest rate on your payments – For a mortgage of $250,000 at 5%, a jump of 2% would increase monthly payments by about $300 Plan to be mortgagefree faster – Make weekly or biweekly payments, lump sum payments to your mortgage principal or increase your regular payment amount Ask for help if you have trouble making mortgage payments – If unforeseen financial circumstances impact your ability to make regular payments, seek help sooner than later – Courtesy Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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When it comes to shopping for a mortgage, low interest rates aren’t the only thing home buyers are looking for. With banks, credit unions and independent lenders all offering various ways to finance a home purchase, prospective buyers must also determine who they’ll work with to find the mortgage deal that fits them best. Not everyone is comfortable negotiating directly with their potential financier, even if they’ve dealt in past with their chartered bank, credit union or private lender. In such cases, homebuyers often use the services of a mortgage broker as a way to avoid the stress that can come with dealing with an institution that may not be able or willing to work within your financial capabilities. “It can help having somebody who’s a bit more invested in the deal and who does these sorts of things on a regular basis,” says Realtor Tim Ayres, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board. Mortgage broker Lori Lenaghan says one thing brokers can offer that financial institutions can’t always guarantee is the lowest rates, since they shop the

client’s financial situation around to various lenders to find the best fit. “People will move from one bank to another for a quarter per cent,” she says of the search period. Since they are working in the customer’s best interest, a broker tends to have more flexibility than large institutions that are bound to corporate policy, she adds. That means the client can avoid the hassle of pitting their home financial institution against another to get the best rates and terms. That flexibility can come into play in refinancing situations as well. Some lenders will extend a borrower’s amortization period to 35 years of they meet certain criteria, where others are limited to 30 years, she says. In terms of interest, homebuyers are blessed with continued low rates. Variable rate mortgages, which fluctuate with the prime rate, are still a good bet, Lenaghan says, although more conservative people still go with a fixed rate. Even those are hovering just over three per cent for a five-year term. For people who would rather approach their financial institution directly, there are some choices on the market. Ryan McKinley, senior mortgage development manager with Vancity, says

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the issue of affordability in the Greater Victoria market has prompted it to get creative with how it helps buyers finance their homes. One option allows its members to work with friends, family, roommates and others to combine their resources and purchase a property together. “This is a great option for parents who may not want to gift their children a down payment, but would rather invest with them and give them a hand up,” he says. The idea of working with a mortgage specialist in advance and talking about your future plans is always

a good idea, McKinley adds. “Even if they’re not planning to purchase for some time, at the very least we can provide a road map so they’re able to achieve home ownership in the future.” Lenaghan says people are very educated about shopping for mortgages these days. “Realtors are very good at getting people in ahead of time so there’s no surprises,” she says. “Once they’re here, we can educate them about what their options are if they don’t qualify. We really work with the client over the long term.”

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-4

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192/483

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES, MONTH TO DATE/MARCH 2013

474/1,231 NEW LISTINGS MONTH TO DATE/MARCH 2013

3,857/4,333 TOTAL ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS MONTH TO DATE/ TOTAL TO THIS DATE 2013 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

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Lovely 2 bed, 1,059 sq.ft. NE corner condo across from ocean offers ocean and park views. Updated kitchen, bath, light fixtures and carpet. Solid oak flooring in main areas grace the unit. Building offers secure parking, lockers and wrkshp. Rooftop sunroom, 55+, no pets. Hot water & heat incl in strata fee. Unsurpassed location on bus rte, short stroll to all amenities. Asking $219,900

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Capture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to this quarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina. The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of the ocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwood floors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

Custom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved design is evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter shower system and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite awes with its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece de resistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deck for dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

Luxury single family home crafted by iconic builder Roger Garside. Constructed in 2005 to provide resort style design and elegance in Sidney by the Sea. Lavishly finished home with vaulted ceilings for a spacious, bright and airy effect. Ideal for those requiring a Master on the main floor, and easily left after vacationing, or a family home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Enjoy French doors to your patio for private gas barbecue entertaining. $639,800

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This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen, cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, complete with gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avantegard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifully landscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage of the one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

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