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Chris Loran from 100.3 The Q radio station, wearing the full costume of the rock band Kiss’ bass player Gene Simmons, including platform boots, participates in the fifth annual Easter Seals Drop Zone. Earlier this week, Easter Seals cancelled the fundraising event afterthe building owner pulled out. Last year the event raised more than aised $113,000 for Camp Shawnigan, a summer camp for children with mental, cognitive or physical disabilities. Don Denton/News staff

Easter Seals drop zone meets its end Sponsor putting efforts into other charity programs Daniel Palmer News staff

The days of costumed mascots and Greater Victoria mayors awkwardly rappelling down the side of a downtown Victoria office building are no more. Standard Life, which for the past seven years has hosted the Easter Seals Drop Zone for the Kids event at its 1175 Douglas St. building, told Easter Seals in 2012 that last

year's event would be its last, said Standard Life spokesperson AnneJulie Gratton. "Easter Seals is a great organization, but we've changed in terms of our community investments over the years," Gratton said. "What we're supporting (now) is youth unemployment programs and school perseverance. So based on those guidelines, it just didn't fit with what we're doing now across the country." Verna Wright, Easter Seals special events co-ordinator, said Easter Seals approached several other building owners in Greater Victoria but were unable to secure

a new location for the rappelling event. "We're really sad," she said. "(The building owners) may change their mind next year, but I kind of doubt it. For the last few years, they weren't really crazy about the idea." Drop Zone raised $113,000 last September for Camp Shawnigan, a summer camp for children with mental, cognitive or physical disabilities. Easter Seals sends 300 kids through the week-long camp each summer at a cost of $2,400 per child. Wright announced this week the Drop Zone fundraiser is indefi-

nitely cancelled. "We have other events, and we're hoping they'll be able to make enough money to keep supporting the camp. We can't close it," she said. Upcoming Easter Seals fundraisers include the second annual Splash of Colour Family Fun Run for the Kids, Apr. 19 at Royal Roads University. The five-kilometre run includes bright-coloured paint explosions throughout the race. See splashofcolor.ca for more information. On May 31 and June 1, the Easter Seals 24-Hour Relay for the Kids takes place at University of

Victoria Centennial Stadium. Visit 24hourrelay.com for more. Vancouver's Drop Zone event will still take place this year, and Wright said interested participants are still invited to attend. "Whatever they raise from Island teams will come to us," she said. "But no more Drop Zone here, unfortunately." dpalmer@vicnews.com

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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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Helps launches vote pledge campaign Mayoralty candidate hopes to engage eligible voters who failed to cast a ballot in the 2011 municipal election Daniel Palmer News staff

Victoria Coun. Lisa Helps is taking a page out of Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s playbook and launching an online voter engagement campaign ahead of next fall’s election. Helps’ website, votepledge2014.ca, aims to engage the 73 per cent of eligible Victoria residents – many of those younger voters – who failed to cast a ballot in the 2011 municipal elec-

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tion. “It’s about engaging younger citizens to become part of the glue that holds their community together, and about reinvigorating democracy at the local level,” said Helps, who intends to run for Victoria mayor in November. Campaign organizers hope to bring neighbours together at a grassroots level to discuss everything from sewage treatment to downtown vibrancy to community centres well ahead of candidate debates next fall, Helps said. “If you’ve never organized a gathering in your house to explore these issues, why not now,” she said. Jeremy Loveday, Victoria’s youth poet laureate mentor and an established spoken word poet, is supporting the campaign because he’s witnessed a disconnect between young people’s passion and their apathy with voting.

“I think a lot of citizens don’t know exactly what municipal governments do and how much power it actually has,” Loveday said. “A lot of people think youth are apathetic. They’re really not. They’re actually really passionate and informed, but they’re not voting, so there’s a gap there.” Loveday spoke at the launch of votepledge2014. ca at the Victoria Public Market Wednesday. While the campaign is targeting Victoria residents and administered by Helps’ mayoral campaign team, she said the site will still allow people from outside B.C.’s capital to join as well. “It doesn’t say anywhere you need to be in Victoria to sign up,” she said. “If a lot of people do, that would really speak to a desire for change.” Visit votepledge2014.ca for more information. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Leadership bid still a possibility for two Victoria NDP MLAs John Horgan and Rob Fleming considering candidacy

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING commenced on February 18 and 19, 2014, will be continued on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Curling Rink, Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road, 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:

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;

(ii) 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; (iii) 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; (iv) 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; (v) 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; (vi) Boat Moorage: (A) 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 (B) 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. (vii) Public Open Space: Public open space on the site to include a public observation point connected to the public pedestrian walkway; (viii) Public Art: Public art on the site having a value of $100,000.00 to include heritage interpretive signage; (ix) Public Open Space Improvements: At least 3 benches to be installed in public open space referred to in paragraph (vii); and (x) 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 building 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 March 20, 2014. ANJA NURVO CORPORATE OFFICER

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Business alliance battles recycling fees Groups urge province to pause plan for containers and paper Jeff Nagel Black Press

An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material B.C. 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.” Canadian Newspaper Association chairman Peter Kvarnstrom, who is publisher of a paper in Sechelt, warned the the new system will be “catastrophic” to B.C. community and daily newspapers, resulting in job losses in an already challenged industry and reduced service to communities. The opposition groups say they support the aim of the program – to make generators of packaging pay to recycle it – but they 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. They contend a high proportion of newsprint is already recycled in B.C. through blue boxes.

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Kvarnstrom said newspapers are considering options to create their own newsprint collection system – a move that could also deprive MMBC of newsprint revenue and undermine the program’s viability. Magazine industry reps also warned small B.C. magazines will pay not only for their own paper recycling, but will also effectively subsidize big U.S. magazines like Harper’s or Vogue that will be exempt from MMBC fees on magazines mailed into B.C. Printers predict some orders will shift to presses in the U.S. or Alberta to skirt the fees, costing jobs in B.C. MMBC managing director Allen Langdon said MMBC’s higher fees are because they fully finance the pro-

gram and ensure service for multifamily apartments and rural depots, in contrast to Ontario’s more limited focus on single-family homes. He said B.C.’s successful container deposit system also means there’s less recyclable material left here for container stewards to collect and sell, so fees have to be higher to cover the system costs. Environment Minister Mary Polak said most businesses are exempt from the fees if they have under $1 million of retail sales, generate less than a tonne of material or operate out of a single retail outlet, while generators of one to five tonnes per year pay flat fees of $550 or $1,200. editor@vicnews.com

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Politics isn’t entertainment Most 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 water-cooler 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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Service missed at tax office When I visited the Canada Revenue Agency’s Tax Services office this week to drop off my 2013 income-tax return, I was appalled to discover that this huge building at the corner of Vancouver Street and Pandora Avenue has been converted into what amounts to a giant call centre and citizens can no longer obtain personal service or even enter the building to pick up tax forms and information booklets. Apparently this change was announced by the federal government a few months ago as part of one of its notorious omnibus tax bills. But I missed that under-the-radar “announcement” and I clearly wasn’t the only one who did. During the five minutes or so that I spent reading the notices posted on the locked doors, no fewer than four other people came to the entrance of the building and were shocked to discover they could no longer receive personal help with their tax problems from the staff in the building. They included an elderly gentleman who was pushing his wife in a wheelchair. He was, quite understandably, so angry and upset that he began rapping on the locked doors in frustration. To add insult to injury, every square inch of the nine glass panels

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at the entrance to the building has been carefully covered with opaque paper. What could possibly be happening on the other side of these locked doors that is so secret that citizens aren’t even being permitted to peek through the glass? Even if any visitors to the building happen to have X-ray vision they should still be careful since there are two bilingual signs at the entrance warning: “This area is under 24-hour closed-circuit television surveillance.” Surely, at the very minimum, a commissionaire could be stationed in the lobby of the building and tax forms and information materials could be made available to the public. Gordon Pollard Victoria

Resource jobs inherently short-lived I am writing in response to two letters that appeared in the Friday, March 7 edition. The first stated that the Prosperity Mine proposal, turned down again on its second proposal, would have created “tens of thousands of secure, high-paying jobs” in the region. Not only are the numbers unproven, but the legacy of the

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resource industry in the area points to the opposite. Resource industry jobs often last only a generation or two at most before depletion, foreign competition and consolidation. What they leave behind is a much longer legacy of environmental degradation and, in this case, the exclusion and disenfranchisement of First Nations. The second letter, on Mike Farnworth’s bid for NDP leadership, makes the claim that he is only “in it” for the money. If only those who knew they could win entered politics, we would have a one party system. On the other hand, privatization under the Liberals has largely benefited those with connections to the party and its leaders. Oak Bay voted in a Green MLA in the last election, and the seat has previously been a tight contest between the Liberals and NDP. I’ll wager that there are others in Oak Bay who, like myself, have a very different take on both the issue of the NDP leadership and the Prosperity Mine. K. Strauss Oak Bay ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@vicnews.com

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Supergroup Mounties sparks creative awakening Canadian acts band together, yield unexpected results Natalie North News staff

A hodgepodge of musicians mingled backstage at a live taping of Q with Jian Ghomeshi in the run up to the 2009 Juno Awards. Among them Hot Hot Heat and Hawksley Workman, the latter unaware of just how much influence he had on the former and both unable to predict what kind of impact they would have on their futures. Though there may be some dispute over the origin story behind the relatively newly formed Canadian pop supergroup Mounties (Workman, Hot Hot Heat’s Steve Bays and Ryan Dahle of Limblifter), this is where the seeds of that history were first sewn. Steve Bays, the Victoria-born Hot Hot Heat frontman had discovered Workman’s (Last Night We Were) The Delicious Wolves at a formative time when he was experimenting with vocals for the first time alongside a newfound obsession with the Beatles, shifting the show promoter’s trajectory from more of an experimental, math rock sound towards what would become Hot Hot Heat.

“I tried to convey the importance that record had on my life to him,” Bays says. “He just kept saying, ‘Don’t you feel like you invented a sound with Hot Hot Heat and everybody else stole it and became way more successful?’ He was obsessed with the fact that we weren’t more successful, which I guess was his way of giving a compliment.” Regardless of whether or not their messages were received, a connection was made over their similar sensibilities in the Canadian music industry. “Most people don’t really talk about that,” says Bays. “It’s all about existentialism, sex drugs and rock and roll. He talked about it like he was going to be doing this for the rest of his life. I liked that he was a behind the scenes guy and a poet and a total weirdo. And he loves to drink wine and so do I.” Bays, also one half of electronic yacht rock duo Fur Trade, producer and owner of private recording studio, Tugboat Pl., already had plenty on the go and wasn’t looking for another project. But when their friendship eventually led them to the studio together – with Bays set to produce Workman’s album and Dahle along for the session – their chemistry incited something else entirely. “As soon as (Workman) sat down at the drums, he started

Mounties, a Canadian supergroup featuring Hawksley Workman, left, Ryan Dahle and Steve Bays, performs next Thursday (March 20) at Sugar Nightclub. Submitted photo

playing this ridiculous, Jon Bonham-esque beat,” Bays says. “I had no idea he was such a crazy drummer. I just started playing along on keys and Ryan started playing along on guitar. Before we knew it, we had started a whole new sound, for us at least. It just felt like a band.” About 70 per cent of their debut album Trash Rock Legacy,

released earlier this month, was recorded live, excerpts from three guys, drinking wine, enjoying life and jamming, beginning with that first experience in the summer of 2012 in Vancouver. “Ryan has his Airstream (trailer) in front of the studio, so we were hanging out in there, talking about ridiculous concepts. It just felt like a really artful experience.”

Bays and Workman have since begun directing and producing video (beginning with a music video for The Mohrs) under Antler and Power, their film production project through which they’d hope to shoot narrative works as well. And with their sole live experience with Mounties to date (at last September’s Rifflandia) an extremely positive one, they’re excited to engage in the rock machine with Mounties. “That was the trigger for us when we said: ‘Yes, we definitely want to do this more. Now we know what it feels like to be on stage together. Now we know what we sound like. It was one of those things where we were just having so much fun. The entire existence of the band just felt like one big rock ‘n’ roll party that I never expected to have at 35 years old.” Mounties play an early show (doors at 7 p.m.) at Sugar Nightclub March 20 with Rich Aucoin and JPNS GIRLS. Tickets, $17.50, via Lyle’s Place Ditch Records and ticketweb.ca. arts@mondaymag.com

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H.M.S. Pinafore on stage in traditional operatic style Steven Heywood News staff

Actors in the Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s presentation of H.M.S. Pinafore will have to throw their voices. To be more precise, they will be projecting their voices and their stage performances to audiences at the Mary Winspear Theatre in Sidney and Victoria’s McPherson Playhouse. This is, says choreographer HeatherElayne Day, the traditional style of Gilbert and Sullivan operas — no microphones to enhance the sound. “We present Gilbert and Sullivan (operas) as traditional as possible,” she said. “Sohere are no body mikes.”

The only exception, she continued, is at the top of a threemetre poop deck where the distance between the actors and the audience requires a little sound enhancement. “The focus, then, is on the actors projecting their voices and delivering clear diction. “They have risen to the task, but it’s a skill that’s being lost.” H.M.S. Pinafore is a comic opera aboard the British ship of the same name. Captain Corcoran (played by Victoria’s Colin Grewar) intends his daughter Josephine (Victoria’s Inge Illman) to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty (Saanich’s Rudy Ewart). Little does he know that Josephine is in love with a lower class sailor, Ralph Rackstraw (Victoria’s Kaden Forsberg). Day said the cast is powerful and enthusiastic about learning the complex music and lyrics. She said the score is difficult to

sing but has given the theatre world some of its most about songs, such as My Gallant Crew, Good Morning and We Sail the Ocean Vlue. Day added there will be challenges with performing on two different stages. The Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney and the McPherson Playhouse stages are different sizes and shapes. Day said they have made the set to be able to fit on both, while using the space as effectively as possible. Lighting and sound, too, are different but Day said both facilities have good technicians. Music for the performances will be provided by a full orchestra. To find out more about the Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society, upcoming shows, and ticket info for H.M.S. Pinafore, visit gilbertandsullivanvictoria. ca. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

City authors among B.C.’s best Natalie North News staff

Victoria writers are among those honoured on the B.C. Book Prize shortlist, announced on Wednesday. The West Coast Book Prize Society named works by Catherine Greenwood, Robin Stevenson and Michael Layland of Victoria as the best in the province for 2013. Greenwood’s The Lost Letters (Brick Books) made the list for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Stevenson’s Record Breaker (Orca Book Publishers) earned a nod for the Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize. Layland was recognized in the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award category, for the best book in terms of public appeal, initiative, design, production, and content for his book, The Land of Heart’s Delight: Early Maps and Charts of Vancouver Island (TouchWood Editions). Also shortlisted for the Booksellers’ Choice is Coutenay’s Paula

Wild for The Cougar: Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous (Douglas & McIntyre). University of Victoria alumnus Arno Kopecky was also recognized in the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize category for his literary nonfiction novel, The Oil Man and the Sea: Navigating the Northern Gateway (Douglas & McIntyre). The winners in seven categories will be announced at the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala on May 3 at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel. These nominees – who collectively will receive $14,000 in cash prizes – will be celebrated at a free public event, the details of which have yet to be released. Information will be posted to bcbookprizes.ca, along with the list of as-yet unnamed nominees for the 2014 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence and dates for a short-listed authors reading tour throughout various public venues in BC during the month of April.

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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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Colin Tessier has been named the new director of the Mustard Seed. Tessier comes to The Mustard Seed from Inn from the Cold, Calgary’s original and largest emergency family shelter. He has also worked with The Mustard Seed in Calgary where he helped found the 370-bed Foothills Shelter and led the development and growth of the organization’s housing department. He replaces Rev. Chris Riddell, who is retiring.

Camosun hunts for great grads Camosun College is looking for distinguished alumni for its awards during graduation ceremony June 19- 20. The Distinguished Alumni Award honours an extraordinary graduate of more than 10 years ago and who demonstrates exceptional service to their community, outstanding contributions in their field, and offer inspiration to those around them. The Promising Alumni Award recognizes someone who graduated within the last decade and show career accomplishments with an indication of future success and a commitment to others. Visit camosun.ca/ alumni or contact Camosun College Alumni Relations at 250-370-4239 or alumni@camosun. bc.ca for nomination details.

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Whether it's wandering on beaches or hillsides – even standing in a stream – Doyle and Vonna Sheffield love finding precious bits of nature to bring home to cut, grind or melt. The self-described rockhounds have been married 58 years and have shared a love of stones for most of that time. "It all started when we would go look for arrowheads together, but you can't do that anymore," Doyle says, adding the pair really began rockhounding together about 40 years ago. "It's a together hobby," Vonna adds. When scouring the beaches for new stones to pocket, "The first thing you look for is colour," she says. "We are always looking for pretty colours." The couple has a workshop at their Langford home and Doyle proudly boasts he can polish about 70 pounds of rocks at a time. "I like to polish them up and then share them with people," he says. Also in the shop are rock saws and grinders Vonna uses to cut and polish stones to be converted into jewelry. Among their favourite spots around the region, the couple wander Island View Beach looking for agates, hunt for dallasite on the beaches along and look for gold at Esquimalt Lagoon. "Gordon Beach out beyond Sooke has some gorgeous rocks," Vonna

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‘Rockhounds’ Vonna and Doyle Sheffield go thought their collection of stones and fossils they’ve found over the past 40 years. says. "The rocks are already tumbled somewhat." Growing up in New Mexico, her parents were avid rockhounds. Vonna still has trays of carnelian that her folks found and passed on to her. "If you go back to that place you cannot find it anymore," she says. "I don't give these away to people – when it's gone, it's gone." In winters the couple likes to head south to New Mexico and Arizona. One of their favourite rockhounding spots is along the Colorado River, where they often find agates and jaspers. In Arizona, the Sheffields search for chalcedony, a white volcanic glass.

"Once rocks get in your blood, it's in your blood," says Vonna, holding a fossil. She has a collection of fossils that include coral, shells and even little creatures. The pair have also been gold panning for years, but these days Vonna finds it hard on her knees, so Doyle tends to search for gold solo.

The key to success, they say, is to search for quartz veins first, which can appear as a white stripe in a rock. While he enjoys the hunt, he doesn't admit to having "gold fever." "In the last 41 years, I've found about three ounces. I just do it for the pleasure of it."

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If recent play is any indication, hosts Juan de Fuca Grizzlies may have some momentum heading into this weekend’s B.C. Tier 2 peewee hockey championships at Westhills Arena. An 8-4 victory over Cowichan Valley on March 2 in Chemainus highlighted improvements made by the Colwood-based squad. And while last few head-to-head games were close, “we wanted it more,” said Grizzlies forward Riely Wiens. The Grizzlies, the second-tier peewee group in Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey – its healthy registration numbers made it a Tier 1-level club for the first time this season – play against the

top teams from many smaller associations in league play. That scenario will play out again at provincials, with large Mainland clubs such as Burnaby represented by a second team, while Trail, Fort St. John and Williams Lake send their top peewees. Grizzlies team captain Connor McClelland said he’s anxious to see how his team will do against such a range of competition. “At the beginning of the season we were more selfish, trying to do it all ourselves. But as the year went on we started passing better,” agreed Matt Grant, one of a number of Grizzlies players playing in his second provincial tournament. Head coach Jim Grant estimates the Grizzlies will be competitive with “probably five

teams” in the tournament. “We’ll go out and give it our best shot whenever we step out on the ice,” he said. Player Riely Wiens said relatively few parents made the trip to last year’s provincials, and that some kids were homesick at the week-long away tournament. “I think we kind of have the advantage there (this year),” he says. The first round robin action starts Sunday (Mar. 16). Juan de Fuca plays the feature game Sunday at 8 p.m. following opening ceremonies. Teams play three games each, with the top two in each pool advancing to the championship round. The gold medal game happens Wednesday at 8 p.m. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com Natural Instincts Massage: Intuitive, Nurturing, Afternoons 250-519-1018.

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

ESQUIMALT EMERGENCY social services is looking for new volunteers join them in training and preparing for times of emergencies and disasters. Group meets one Monday a month. Training is provided. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. MS SOCIETY of Canada is looking for someone to help set up and take down point of interest stops along the Cowichan Valley Grape Escape bike route. Must be available for at least one committee meeting prior to event and the mornings and afternoons of July 5th, and 6th 2014. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

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

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FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

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FREE: CEMENT table and bench. In good cond. You must pick up. (250)474-2748. FREE: child’s life jacket, mirrored shower door, Xmas & Halloween decorations, patio swing, wicker chair, older stereos (some in need of repair), wood paneling, old highchair, plant food, lime, gulf, art edsle, office paper shedder, old wooden table + wooden stand, professional massage for chair, wood stains, flower plant pots, new window blind, thermos, headphones for TV and 1 puzzle. (250)386-3025.

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.

FRIENDLY FRANK BLACK & DECKER food processor, new, $10. Call (250)652-4621.

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CLAVINOVA PIANO bench, $99. Call (250)652-0549. 6:30pm to 8pm only. (MAD) DOLL $20., emergency reflectors $20., old Boccie balls $20. (778)265-1615.

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

CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath Bare-Land Strata patio home on Golf Course. Gated adult comm. with min. maint. Small pet ok. $345,000. W/C acc. (250)286-1719

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160

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RENTALS QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623.

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

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575. neg. Students, disability, working. 778-977-8288.

2009 PASSION for 2, exc cond. New brakes/ring tone/back window struts. Heated seats, A/C, sunroof, P/W, fog lights, side mirror defogger, rear window wiper. Good on gas, exe parking dwntwn. 108,000km. (778)425-4287.

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MUST SELL 1999 Saturn, 4 door, 5 passenger. Manual trans. Very good on gas. 192,000 km. Clean inside and out. Well maintained. Excellent body and engine. Asking $1,100. Call (250)813-2458

MARIGOLD: 1 bdrm, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850 utils incld’d. Call 250-727-6217.

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NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors and paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE hydro, cable & wifi. N/S, No Partiers. $750/mo. 250-756-9746 QUADRA/ MacKENZIE: 2 bdrm, 2 bath bsmnt. $950. + utils. small storage, street prkg Avail now. 250-516-5556.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

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COTTAGES WANTED Responsible couple seeking affordable 2 bedroom house/cottage to rent in a quiet area beginning April 1/14. N/S, references. We can be reached at: cliff@extremeoutreach.com or phone cell 250-882-0222.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES ESQUIMALT- 2bdrm, 1 level, in suite W/D, 4 appls, oak flrs, deck, near ocean schools, bus. $985. 250-216-2991.

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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LANGFORD 1-BDRM grnd floor suite, own patio, full kitchen, F/S, D/W, built-in vac, insuite laundry. Utils incld. Close to shops, Galloping Goose, Royal Roads, golf course, bus route. NS/NP. $850. (Immed). 250-474-0079.

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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

GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. W/D. $750 inclds utils. N/P. (778)350-2446.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale; central location in downtown Victoria. 3000 sq ft of retail space on main floor + 3000 sq ft on upper floor (4 storage) or art studio. $879,000. Priced for quick sale. Call (250)8132458.

JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $815+ utils. N/S, no dogs. Available now. (778)430-2116.

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FURNITURE BEDROOM SUITE. Beautiful dark oak wood: bed frame, dresser with mirror, second dresser, 2 night stands. $2000 obo. Chuck or Susanne: 250-881-8833. See usedvictoria.com ad# 21580893

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

2009 KIA Spectra- Reliable new car at a GREAT low price! 36,000 km, under warranty, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, detailed, spoiler, great looking car in mint condition, $8500. Call (778)426-3424.

HOMES FOR RENT

SAANICHTON- 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail now. NS/NP. $850 inclds utils. (250)652-1730.

SUITES, UPPER ROCKLAND- lrg 2 bdrm, 2 bath, lving/dining/eating area in kitchen, new carpets, deck,etc.$1355.(250)216-2991

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

CARS

TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $912/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

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Unique Building Must see

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384 TILLICUM: NEAR mall. Bright 1 bdrm, 3rd flr, 55+ bldg. Appl’s, coin laundry, balcony, rec rm, $720 incld’s heat. N/S, 1 pet ok. Call (250)245-5707.

MUST SELL 2003 Windstar LX, 7 passenger. Sliding doors 174,000 km. Good running condition. Priced for quick sale $2,700. Call (778)440-3045

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.

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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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.

SOOKE. 3BDRM + den, 3 bath, newer half duplex. Fully fenced big yard, deck, garage, gas fireplace. Bright kitchen with DW, F/S. W/D in sep. laundry. Nice views, forest, trails across road. $1550 incls weekly garbage pickup and water. Avail April 1 or 15. 250508-4064. tjoblue@gmail.com VIC WEST- Avail now or April 1st. Bright, sunny, 3 bdrm, near ocean, sunroom, newly reno’d bath, W/D. 5 appls., NS/NP. Refs req’d 1 yr lease. $1650+ utils. 250-383-8800.

TRUCKS & VANS

MARINE

SIDNEY: 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail now. $1200.+ utils. 604-836-5407.

ESQUIMALT

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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ACCOUNTING & INCOME tax. Year ends, GST, PST, payroll, T4s & consulting. Personal returns from $49. Avail weekends. Mike 250-888-4652

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.

HANDYMAN- Light Maintenance & Repair. Call for estimate. (250)818-2709.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886.

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

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

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ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small

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

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. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Pruning, clean-ups, garden maintenance. John Kaiser, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-881-1221.

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

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYPERSONS

ARAM RENO’S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est. WCB/Insured 250-880-0525

12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

ANDREW’S GARDENING and Landscaping. Clearing, weeding, pruning, rock work, carpentry, lawns. 20 yrs exp. Ins. Call 778-967-1246

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

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.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. STACYANN SCHIFFNER Painting & Colour Design. WCB + Ins. Professional Guarantee. Free est.250-213-1054.

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STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. LICENSED. QUALITY work guaranteed, great rates, WCB. Free est’s. Seniors discount on labour. Norm (250)413-7021.

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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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 diminutive Fiat 500 goes big The Fiat 500 is cute, but might not be the most practical choice as a family vehicle. Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality (even with its base 101 horsepower engine,) 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 pinchthe-cheeks cuteness but its practicality makes up for it. In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadulterated outward visibility. The 500L features a segment-exclusive glass from the A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views. Parking is easy because you can pretty much see out of all four corners. And the 500L – even

with its “large” designation – still fits comfortably into urban settings. Driving the 500L, I noticed it doesn’t have quite the same amount of panache as the 500 Turbo. Granted, it’s a heavier vehicle. But to keep some of the fun behind the wheel, Fiat has outfitted it with a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that provides 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft. of torque. It’s also available with two trans-

mission options. Firstly, there’s a 6-speed manual. Then there’s an available 6−Speed Euro Twin Clutch “automatic.” The latter of the two costs an additional $1,450 and came equipped on my 500L Lounge trim. To be honest, this dual clutch transmission was my least favourite part of the vehicle. It felt as though the gearing was off or it had some sort of gremlin inside causing a raucous to disturb the smooth functionality of what I

would have expected. On the flip side, there’s nothing that I felt was fundamentally wrong with it. The transmission changed gears, got the car moving and did exactly what it was supposed to do. It also just felt awkward to me and unlike any other dual clutch transmission, I’ve operated. Perhaps it is one of those features I would just need to get used to over time but our time together wasn’t long enough for me to embrace

its quirks! There were, however, other highlights of the 500L. The Lounge trim comes standard with leather trimmed bucket seats and front heated seats, perfect for those chilly mornings. An upgraded item that was optioned on the L was the Uconnect system with a 6.5-inch screen (the standard is a 5-inch screen) complete with Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a Beats Premium Audio System ($500.) If you’re a music lover, this is a great to add to a Fiat. Besides, I find that the Uconnect media interface is one of the most intuitive infotainment systems to work with in the industry. Electronic Stability Control (ESC,) Hill Start Assist and 4− Wheel ABS brakes are part of its DNA along with a ParkView rear back−up camera, dual zone climate controls and steering wheel mounted audio controls. When cruising along at highway speeds, road noise is kept to a minimum, which allowed me to enjoy the music via the Beats stereo system a little more. In corners, the 500L doesn’t have as tight of a setup as the 500, so don’t push it too hard since body

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Transformative American icon good value in resale The Cadillac CTS has captured numerous awards and spearheaded a modern transformation of the iconic American luxury car maker, since 2003. The CTS (2011-13) has a very good reliability record, which helped get it a “recommended buy” rating from Consumer Reports. Other pluses include surprisingly good fuel economy numbers and attractive resale values. CTS was the first Cadillac to feature that distinctively sharp edge styling now synonymous with the brand and this was taken to another level with the 2008, second generation, redesign. By 2011, the CTS line had grown to include Sport Wagon and Coupe editions, plus “V” editions of both. The 2011 CTS-V Coupe was voted the “Best New Sports / Performance Car over $50,000” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. Entry-level editions of the

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The CTS all-wheel drive system runs a 30/70 frontto-rear drive split under normal conditions, to maintain a rear-drive driving dynamic. It’s also capable of delivering up to 100 per cent torque to either axle when needed and fuel, economy-wise, adds about 0.5L/100km. Moving up to a V-edition of CTS you get a 556-horsepower supercharged V8 engine (from the Corvette) that likes premium fuel and gulps it down a rate of 17.7/10.5 L/100 km (city/ highway). Aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts, the go-faster V-edition also comes with high-performance additions such as its Magnetic Ride Control system and Brembo brakes. The interior is decidedly driver-focused yet luxurious. The front passenger is protected by a unique dual-depth design of air bag that is more effective at reducing injuries in a vehicle collision. The 2011

edition of CTS also got a “Top Safety” rating from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), based on its crash testing results. An optional safety feature worth having is an adaptive forward lighting system. It includes brighter Xenon headlights that automatically move (up to 15 degrees) in the direction of intended travel for

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The PassoCorto

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1965 Jaguar XKE coupe/1973 Triumph GT6: The Jaguar XKE is generally accepted as one of the prettiest cars of all time. And its great looks don’t come cheap. The first and most desirable series of the beloved XKE or E-Type now regularly brings more than $100,000. But few people know that fellow British sports car company Triumph made a three-quarter scale near replica of the E-Type, the Triumph GT6 that was also powered by a smooth and throaty straight six (albeit one that was half the size). About 10 grand buys a Triumph GT6 that many will mistake for a Jag. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@hagerty.com