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Grandparent scam artists thwarted Astute Money Mart employee saves couple from becoming a victim of popular fraud operation Daniel Palmer

and tracked 11,700 victims of fraud in 2013, the most recent statistics available. Those numbers have held relaBetty Clarke was going about an oth- tively steady since 2011, but grandparerwise normal day in her home when ent or “emergency” scams are now listed the phone rang. The man on the other as the third-most frequent scam behind false prizes and offers for lower end of the line claimed to her interest rates. grandson, Dalyn, who said he’d Reported scams have just been in a serious car accibecome so common in Victoria dent in Quebec. and Esquimalt that the Victoria “He said there was quite Police Department began offersevere damage that was going ing fraud prevention talks. to cost just under $2,000, and “Free of charge, VicPD reserve this had to be deposited to an members are available to come account right away,” said Bob, in to your residence, condo Betty’s husband. Bob Clarke complex, townhouse or facility The retired couple panicked. They stopped at their credit union then to walk you through what you need to headed to a local Money Mart to wire know to help keep yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to fraud,” the cash as instructed. It was there an astute employee told said Const. Mike Russell. Bob said he hopes his story will help the couple they were about to become the next victims of an increasingly pop- shed light on grandparent scams. He’s ular fraud operation: the grandparent also been back to Money Mart to thank the Good Samaritan employee. scam. “The scammers play on the panic “Apparently a lot of phone calls like this come from Quebec, so when Betty mode and your dedication to your told them she was sending the money to grandchildren and scare the hell out of Quebec, the clerk said, ‘Wait a minute.’” you,” Bob said. “The more we can get The Clarkes then headed to the police this information out there, the better.” March is fraud prevention month. station, where officers told them the problem is proliferating across Greater Visit vicpd.ca/fraud or call VicPD Const. Sean Millard at 250-995-7654 to book a Victoria and much of Canada. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre fraud prevention talk. dpalmer@vicnews.com received more than 43,000 complaints

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Friday, March 28, 2014 - VICTORIA

SPRING 2014 WEEKLY OUTDOOR SOCCER DAY

TIME

BARNEY MORIEZ PARK Sat 9:00 AM-9:45 AM Sat 9:45 AM-10:45 AM Sat 10:45 AM-11:45 AM

AGE

PROGRAM

2 - 3 yrs 4 - 6 yrs 7 - 10 yrs

451 POPLAR ST, NANAIMO, BC Outdoor Soccer Outdoor Soccer Outdoor Soccer

DATES

WKS

PRICE*

9 9 9

$150.00 $150.00 $150.00

6 6 6

$84.00 $84.00 $84.00

7 7

$112.00 $112.00

6 6 6 6 6 6

$111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00

6 6 6 6 6 6

$111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00

9 9 9

$186.00 $186.00 $186.00

8 8 8

$143.00 $143.00 $143.00

7 7

$127.00 $127.00

9 9 9

$159.00 $159.00 $159.00

NANAIMO

BURNSIDE GORGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Sun 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 2 - 3 yrs Sun 9:45 AM-10:45 AM 4 - 6 yrs Sun 10:45 AM-11:45 AM 7 - 10 yrs FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 3.5 - 6 yrs LOCHSIDE ELEMENTARY Tue 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Tue 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Tue 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Tue 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Tue 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Tue 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs MCCAULAY SCHOOL Thu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Thu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs OAK BAY HENDERSON CENTRE Mon 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Mon 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Mon 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs OAKLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE Thu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs SOOKE SEAPARC LEISURE CENTRE Wed 5:45 PM-6:30 PM 2 - 3.5 yrs Wed 6:30 PM-7:30 PM 4 - 7 yrs STRAWBERRY VALE ELEMENTARY Sun 9:30 AM-10:15 AM 2 - 3 yrs Sun 10:15 AM-11:15 AM 4 - 6 yrs Sun 11:15 AM-12:15 PM 7 - 10 yrs

VICTORIA

Apr 5 - Jun 14 Apr 5 - Jun 14 Apr 5 - Jun 14

471 CECELIA RD, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer Apr 6 - May 25 Outdoor Soccer Apr 6 - May 25 Outdoor Soccer Apr 6 - May 25 1330 FAIRFIELD RD, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer May 7 - Jun 18 Outdoor Soccer May 7 - Jun 18 1145 ROYAL OAK DR, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer Apr 1 - May 6 Outdoor Soccer Apr 1 - May 6 Outdoor Soccer Apr 1 - May 6 Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer May 13 - Jun 17 Outdoor Soccer May 13 - Jun 17 Outdoor Soccer May 13 - Jun 17 1010 WYCHBURY AVE, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer Apr 3 - May 8 Outdoor Soccer Apr 3 - May 8 Outdoor Soccer Apr 3 - May 8 Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer May 15 - Jun 19 Outdoor Soccer May 15 - Jun 19 Outdoor Soccer May 15 - Jun 19 2291 CEDAR HILL X RD, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer Apr 7 - Jun 16 Outdoor Soccer Apr 7 - Jun 16 Outdoor Soccer Apr 7 - Jun 16 1-2827 BELMONT AVE, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer May 1 - Jun 19 Outdoor Soccer May 1 - Jun 19 Outdoor Soccer May 1 - Jun 19 2168 PHILLIPS RD, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer May 7 - Jun 18 Outdoor Soccer May 7 - Jun 18 4109 ROSEDALE AVE, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer Apr 6 - Jun 15 Outdoor Soccer Apr 6 - Jun 15 Outdoor Soccer Apr 6 - Jun 15

SPRING 2014 WEEKLY CLASSES DAY

TIME

AGE

SHAWNIGAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE Mon 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Mon 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Mon 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 3 - 5 yrs 5TH GARRY OAK SCOUT HALL Tue 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Tue 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Tue 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 3 - 5 yrs Tue 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Tue 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Tue 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 3 - 5 yrs BRAEFOOT CENTRE Sun 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Sun 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 4 yrs Sun 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 4 - 7 yrs BRAEFOOT ELEMENTARY Wed 2:50 PM-3:50 PM 5 - 10 yrs Wed 2:50 PM-3:50 PM 5 - 10 yrs CLOVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wed 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs Wed 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs COLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tue 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Tue 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Tue 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 16 mos - 2 yrs Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 6 - 12 yrs Tue 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Tue 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Tue 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 16 mos - 2 yrs Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 6 - 12 yrs EAGLE RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Mon 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Sun 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 2 - 3 yrs Sun 9:45 AM-10:45 AM 4 - 7 yrs EAGLE VIEW ELEMENTARY Wed 2:45 PM-3:45 PM 5 - 10 yrs Wed 2:45 PM-3:45 PM 5 - 10 yrs FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE Thu 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Thu 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 3 - 5 yrs Thu 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Thu 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 3 - 5 yrs GREENGLADE COMMUNITY CENTRE Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 8 - 12 yrs Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 8 - 12 yrs Sat 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Sat 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 4 yrs Sat 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 4 - 7 yrs HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fri 2:30 PM-3:30 PM 5 - 10 yrs JOHN STUBBS ELEMENTARY Thu 2:45 PM-3:45 PM 5 - 10 yrs Thu 2:45 PM-3:45 PM 5 - 10 yrs KEATING ELEMENTARY Tue 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs Tue 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY Thu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Thu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs MARGARET JENKINS ELEMENTARY Mon 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs OAK BAY HENDERSON CENTRE Sat 8:45 AM-9:45 AM 4 - 7 yrs Sat 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 2 - 3 yrs Sat 9:45 AM-10:45 AM 4 - 7 yrs Sat 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Sat 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs OAKLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE Sat 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mos - 2 yrs Sat 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Sat 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 4 - 6 yrs OAKLANDS ELEMENTARY Fri 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs SOOKE SEAPARC LEISURE CENTRE Wed 5:45 PM-6:30 PM 2 - 3.5 yrs Wed 6:30 PM-7:30 PM 4 - 7 yrs STRAWBERRY VALE ELEMENTARY Mon 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs TORQUAY ELEMENTARY Tue 2:45 PM-3:45 PM 5 - 10 yrs Tue 2:45 PM-3:45 PM 5 - 10 yrs WEST-MONT MONTESSORI Tue 3:15 PM-4:15 PM 6 - 10 yrs Thu 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs WILLWAY ELEMENTARY Fri 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 5 - 10 yrs

PROGRAM

DATES

WKS

PRICE*

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

2804 SHAWNIGAN LAKE RD, VICTORIA , BC Sportball Junior Mar 31 - Jun 16 Parent & Child Multi-Sport Mar 31 - Jun 16 Multi-Sport Mar 31 - Jun 16

VICTORIA

1703 MONTEREY AVE, VICTORIA, BC Sportball Junior Apr 1 - May 6 Parent & Child Multi-Sport Apr 1 - May 6 Multi-Sport Apr 1 - May 6 Sportball Junior May 13 - Jun 17 Parent & Child Multi-Sport May 13 - Jun 17 Multi-Sport May 13 - Jun 17 1359 MCKENZIE AVE, VICTORIA, BC Sportball Junior Apr 6 - Jun 15 Me & My Dad Multi-Sport Apr 6 - Jun 15 Multi-Sport Apr 6 - Jun 15 1440 HARROP RD, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 2 - May 7 After School Program May 14 - Jun 18 3427 QUADRA ST, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 2 - May 7 After School Program May 14 - Jun 18 3000 WISHART RD, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Indoor Soccer Apr 1 - May 6 Indoor Soccer Apr 1 - May 6 Indoor Soccer Apr 1 - May 6 Sportball Junior Apr 2 - May 7 Multi-Sport Apr 2 - May 7 Sportball FitKids Apr 2 - May 7 Parent & Child Soccer May 13 - Jun 17 Soccer May 13 - Jun 17 Soccer May 13 - Jun 17 Sportball Junior May 14 - Jun 18 Multi-Sport May 14 - Jun 18 Sportball FitKids May 14 - Jun 18 1089 LANGFORD PKWY, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Indoor Soccer Apr 7 - Jun 9 Parent & Child Multi-Sport Apr 27 - Jun 8 Multi-Sport Apr 27 - Jun 8 97 TALCOTT RD, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 2 - May 7 After School Program May 14 - Jun 1330 FAIRFIELD RD, VICTORIA, BC Sportball Junior Apr 3 - May 8 Parent & Child Multi-Sport Apr 3 - May 8 Multi-Sport Apr 3 - May 8 Sportball Junior May 15 - Jun 19 Parent & Child Multi-Sport May 15 - Jun 19 Multi-Sport May 15 - Jun 19 2151 LANNON WAY, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Indoor Soccer Apr 2 - May 7 Soccer Apr 2 - May 7 Soccer Apr 2 - May 7 Parent & Child Soccer May 14 - Jun 18 Soccer May 14 - Jun 18 Soccer May 14 - Jun 18 Sportball Junior Apr 5 - Jun 14 Me & My Dad Multi-Sport Apr 5 - Jun 14 Multi-Sport Apr 5 - Jun 14 3291 HAPPY VALLEY RD, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 4 - Jun 6 301 ZEALOUS CRES, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 3 - May 8 After School Program May 15 - Jun 19 6843 CENTRAL SAANICH RD, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 1 - May 6 After School Program May 13 - Jun 17 2363 SETCHFIELD AVE, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Multi-Sport Apr 3 - May 8 Multi-Sport Apr 3 - May 8 Multi-Sport Apr 3 - May 8 Parent & Child Multi-Sport May 15 - Jun 19 Multi-Sport May 15 - Jun 19 Multi-Sport May 15 - Jun 19 6 $96.00 1824 FAIRFIELD RD, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Mar 31 - Jun 16 2291 CEDAR HILL X RD, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Apr 5 - Jun 14 Parent & Child Indoor Soccer Apr 5 - Jun 14 Indoor Soccer Apr 5 - Jun 14 Parent & Child Multi-Sport Apr 5 - Jun 14 Tee Ball Apr 5 - Jun 14 1-2827 BELMONT AVE, VICTORIA, BC Sportball Junior Apr 26 - Jun 14 Parent & Child Multi-Sport Apr 26 - Jun 14 Multi-Sport Apr 26 - Jun 14 2827 BELMONT AVE, VICTORIA, BC After School Program pr 4 - Jun 20 2168 PHILLIPS RD, VICTORIA, BC Parent & Child Multi-Sport Mar 26 - Apr 30 Multi-Sport Mar 26 - Apr 30 4109 ROSEDALE AVE, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Mar 31 - Jun 16 4413 TORQUAY DR, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 1 - May 6 After School Program May 13 - Jun 17 4075 METCHOSIN RD, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 1 - May 27 After School Program Apr 3 - May 29 2939 MT. WELLS DR, VICTORIA, BC After School Program Apr 4 - Jun 13

10 10 10

$140.00 $140.00 $140.00

6 6 6 6 6 6

$96.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00

9 9 9

$144.00 $144.00 $144.00

6 6

$84.00 $84.00

6 6

$84.00 $84.00

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

$111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00

8 6 6

$143.00 $96.00 $96.00

6 18 6

$84.00 $84.00

6 6 6 6 6 6

$84.00 $84.00 $84.00 $84.00 $84.00 $84.00

6 6 6 6 6 6 9 9 9

$111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $111.00 $144.00 $144.00 $144.00

$112.00

6 6

$84.00 $84.00

6 6

$84.00 $84.00

6 6 6 6 6

$96.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00

$140.00

9 9 9 9 9

$171.00 $171.00 $171.00 $171.00 $171.00

7 7 7

$112.00 $112.00 $112.00

$140.00

6 6

$96.00 $96.00

$140.00

6 6

$84.00 $84.00

9 9

$144.00 $144.00

$112.00

NEWS

Take a break, while your child explores - independence, friendships & 8 sports in our Sportball Seasonal Programs!

SUMMER 2014 SPORTBALL CAMPS DAY SPORTSPLEX Wed - Fri Wed - Fri

TIME

AGE

PROGRAM

DATES

WKS

PRICE*

1800 SOUTH ALDER ST, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 2 - Jul 4 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 2 - Jul 4

3 days 3 days

$84.00 $84.00

2300 BOWEN RD, NANAIMO, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 14 - Jul 18 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 14 - Jul 18 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29

5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days

$140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00

2804 SHAWNIGAN LAKE RD, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 14 - Jul 18 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 14 - Jul 18 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 28 - Aug 1 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 28 - Aug 1 Flag Football Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 Flag Football Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 Lacrosse Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29 Lacrosse Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29

5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 4 days 4 days 5 days 5 days

$140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $112.00 $112.00 $140.00 $140.00

5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days

$140.00 $140.00 $112.00 $112.00 $140.00 $140.00

4 days 4 days 5 days 5 days 4 days 4 days 5 days 5 days

$112.00 $112.00 $140.00 $140.00 $112.00 $112.00 $140.00 $140.00

3 days 3 days 4 days 4 days

$84.00 $84.00 $112.00 $112.00

5 days 5 days

$140.00 $140.00

5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days

$140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00

5 days 5 days

$140.00 $140.00

5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days

$140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00

5 days 5 days

$145.00 $145.00

5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days

$145.00 $145.00 $145.00 $145.00 $145.00 $145.00

4 days 4 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days

$112.00 $112.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00

CAMPBELL RIVER 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

3 - 5 yrs 6 - 10 yrs

CENTENNIAL BUILDING, BEBAN PARK REC Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs SHAWNIGAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Tue - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Tue - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs

NANAIMO

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

5TH GARRY OAK SCOUT HALL Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 10 yrs Tue - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Tue - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 10 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 10 yrs BRAEFOOT CENTRE Mon & Wed-Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon & Wed-Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Tue - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Tue - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs BURNSIDE GORGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Wed - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Wed - Fri 1:00 AM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Tue - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Tue - Fri 1:00 AM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs CRYSTAL POOL Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs EAGLE RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs GREENGLADE COMMUNITY CENTRE Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs OAK BAY HENDERSON CENTRE Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs OAK BAY WINDSOR PARK Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs WEST SHORE PARKS AND RECREATION Tue - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Tue - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 6 - 9 yrs Mon - Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 3 - 5 yrs Mon - Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs

VICTORIA

1703 MONTEREY AVE, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 14 - Jul 18 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 14 - Jul 18 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 18 - Aug 22 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 18 - Aug 22 1359 MCKENZIE AVE, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jun 30 - Jul 4 Multi-Sport Camp Jun 30 - Jul 4 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 21 - Jul 25 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 21 - Jul 25 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29 471 CECELIA RD, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 2 - Jul 4 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 2 - Jul 4 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 5 - Aug 8 2275 QUADRA ST, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 21 - Jul 25 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 18 - Aug 22 1089 LANGFORD PKWY, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 7 - Jul 11 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 7 - Jul 11 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 18 - Aug 22 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 18 - Aug 22 1330 FAIRFIELD RD, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 28 - Aug 1 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 18 - Aug 22 2151 LANNON WAY, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 8 - Jul 12 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 8 - Jul 12 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 12 - Aug 16 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 12 - Aug 16 2291 CEDAR HILL X RD, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 25 - Aug 29 2400 WINDSOR RD, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 7 - Jul 11 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 7 - Jul 11 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 28 - Aug 1 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 28 - Aug 1 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 11 - Aug 15 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 11 - Aug 15 1767 OLD ISLAND HWY, VICTORIA, BC Multi-Sport Camp Jul 2 - Jul 5 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 2 - Jul 5 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 15 - Jul 19 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 15 - Jul 19 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 29 - Aug 2 Multi-Sport Camp Jul 29 - Aug 2 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 12 - Aug 16 Multi-Sport Camp Aug 12 - Aug 16

SUMMER 2014 WEEKLY CLASSES DAY

TIME

BARNEY MORIEZ PARK Sat 9:00 AM-9:45 AM Sat 9:45 AM-10:45 AM Sat 10:45 AM-11:45 AM

AGE

PROGRAM

DATES

WKS PRICE*

NANAIMO

2 - 3 yrs 4 - 6 yrs 7 - 10 yrs

BRAEFOOT CENTRE Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Thu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs BURNSIDE GORGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Sun 10:45 AM-11:45 AM 7 - 10 yrs Sun 9:45 AM-10:45 AM 4 - 6 yrs Sun 9:00AM-9:45 AM 2 - 3 yrs FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 3.5 - 6 yrs Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs GORDON HEAD RECREATION CENTRE Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs GREENGLADE COMMUNITY CENTRE Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 6 - 12 yrs Wed 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 7 yrs Wed 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs OAK BAY HENDERSON CENTRE Mon 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Mon 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Mon 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs OAKLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE Thu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Sat 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 16 mths - 2 yrs Sat 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 2 - 3 yrs Sat 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 4 - 6 yrs SOOKE SEAPARC LEISURE CENTRE Wed 5:45 PM-6:30 PM 2 - 3.5 yrs Wed 6:30 PM-7:30 PM 4 - 7 yrs WEST SHORE PARKS AND RECREATION Tue 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 2 - 3 yrs Tue 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 4 - 6 yrs Tue 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 7 - 10 yrs Sat 9:30 AM-10:15 AM 2 - 3.5 yrs Sat 10:15 AM-11:15 AM 4 - 6 yrs Sat 11:15 AM-12:15 AM 7 - 10 yrs

451 POPLAR ST, NANAIMO, BC Parent & Child Outdoor Soccer Outdoor Soccer Outdoor Soccer

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Another American retailer expanded its brand in Canada this week, as department clothing store Marshalls opened its first location in Victoria. The Hillside Shopping Centre location comes as the mall completes a major $83-million renovation and 55,000-squarefoot expansion. “The new location in Victoria is part of the 11-store expansion scheduled for 2014,” said Colleen Uncao, spokesperson for Marshalls Canada. To mark Thursday’s opening, the company donated $5,000 to Kids Help Phone. “Supporting kids and families in the neighbourhoods where our stores are located and fostering a sense of community is integral to Marshalls’ business,” Uncao said. Kerry Schular, general manager of Hillside, says she believes that with the expansion and introduction of new tenants, the mall now has something to offer everyone. “We’re being selective about what we’re bringing in. It’s a careful consideration of what works and what doesn’t.” The expansion positions Hillside as the leader in the middle market, the 25-and-over age, midprice point, Shular said. “We service everybody from families to seniors to teens to children.” Marshalls is expected to employ between 40 and 60 full- and part-time associates. The Hillside location covers 29,457 square feet of the mall. Marshalls is owned by The TJX Companies, Inc., which also operates Winners and HomeSense. editor@vicnews.com

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City of Victoria staff are reversing a recommendation to charge for evening on-street parking after pushback from downtown stakeholders. As part of an attempt to increase evening use of city parkades, staff had initially suggested charging for on-street parking between 6 and 9 p.m. while making parkades free after 6 p.m. Parkades are currently $2 for evening parking. But concerns voiced from the Downtown Victoria Business Association, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Victoria convinced city hall to nix the proposal. Council discussed the report at a committee meeting after the News’ deadline. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Proud history Cpl. Denzil Wilson, left, and Warrant Officer Todd McKee of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry hold the new Canada Post stamp commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the regiment. The PPCLI was formed in 1914 at the outbreak of the First World War. The regiment has deep roots in Greater Victoria.

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News’ staff earns provincial honours The Victoria News and its sister publications – Oak Bay News, Saaanich News and Goldstream News Gazette – have been recognized with a number of industry awards, including, a newspaper excellence award by the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association, which represents more than 126 newspapers, with a combined readership of more than two million. All four publications have been named finalists in the BCYCNA’s annual Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards. Winners will be announced April 26. The Victoria News is a finalist in five award categories, including Ad Design Award-Collaborative, Over 25,000 (Oliver Sommer and Team), Feature

Photo Award, Over 25,000 (Don Denton), Sports Photo Award (Ben Gawletz), Cartoonist Award (Ingrid Rice) and Special Publication Award, Over 25,000 (Monday Magazine) The Oak Bay News has earned three finalist nominations: Sports Photo Award, Over 25,000 (Sharon Tiffin), Special Sections Award, Under 25,000 (Women in Business) and Newspaper Excellence Award. Photographer Kyle Wells is a finalist for best Portrait Photo Award for his work at the Goldstream News Gazette and Edward Hill of the Saanich News has won the nod for Environmental Initiative Award. editor@vicnews.com

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New Democrats take aim at ‘recycling failure’ The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Saanich South MLA Lana Popham, who is also the Opposition small business critic, raised the issue of Multi Material B.C. in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end “If government up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. doesn’t take a “The control of recystep back, B.C.’s cling should never have recycling system is been outsourced to the large corporate intergoing to end up in a ests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a giant dumpster.” profound failure. This – Lana Popham, program needs to be Saanich South MLA paused and the entire concept reconsidered.” Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” she said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-sized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. Popham said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. The MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competititon and innovation in recycling, she said

Popham also said municipalities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers. Meanwhile, she says cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing, Popham added. MMBC says it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before. But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall. She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can deposit-refund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs. Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the Legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet. “We’ve got all kinds of validation on this – chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they’re doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up,” said Foster, who serves on the government’s environment and land use committee. “MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people’s way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce.”

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Be prepared for a disaster This week B.C.’s auditor general Russ Jones released his report on how prepared – or unprepared – the province is in the event of a catastrophic earthquake. Not surprisingly, and echoing a 1997 report from the same office, Jones finds neither the province or Emergency Management B.C. is adequately ready for such a disaster. The province and agencies may not be prepared and must take immediate steps to correct this situation, but so do we as individuals and private companies. All of us must recognize that a disaster, and not just an earthquake, could affect us at any time. A major snowstorm or windstorm, such as we’ve seen in recent years, could shut down the region for days. A hazardous waste spill is always a concern and the recent landslide in Washington state is simply one more example of an emergency that could befall us. Common sense and local emergency preparedness programs tells us we need to be ready for seven days without support during an emergency. This means having adequate food, water and shelter as a bare minimum for a week. Other groups recommend more; the Mormon church suggests that members have at least a three-month supply of food on hand. We need to ask ourselves what else we need for survival. Do we have cash on hand if banking services are disrupted? Do we have extra, charged batteries for cellphones and other mobile devices that we depend on so much these days? We must also ensure that our supplies are easily accessible during any emergency scenario. This could include being somewhere other than at home during such a situation. Do you have an emergency kit in your car or at your office? If you are a business owner, what do you have in place to support your staff if they are unable to leave the premises for several days? While it is our responsibility as individuals, families and businesses to ensure that we are adequately prepared for a difficult and unexpected situation, it is also mandatory that the provincial government and the appropriate departments be prepared as well. All of our lives could depend on it. The News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Citizen scientists can save Monarchs From the age of five, Fred Urquhart was fascinated by monarch butterflies in his Toronto neighbourhood. Born in 1911, he spent hours watching the orange and black insects flutter about, wondering: Where did they go in winter? At school, he read voraciously about nature, especially insects. He eventually became a zoology professor and married Norah Patterson, David who shared his love of butterflies, as did their son, Doug. To answer the question that had nagged Fred since childhood, in 1940 they found a way to attach tiny labels to individual butterflies that read, “Send to Zoology University of Toronto Canada.” They started the Insect Migration Association, now known as Monarch Watch, enlisting “citizen scientists” to tag butterflies. They finally solved the mystery in 1975 – with the help of two citizen scientists in Mexico. Ken Brugger and Catalina Aguado had come across millions of butterflies in the mountains west of Mexico City. The couple took the Urquharts there in 1976 and, miraculously, Fred found one of his tagged insects within hours. Their fascinating story is told in the documentary film Flight of the Butterflies. Now, monarchs are in trouble,

their numbers drastically reduced from the days when the Urquharts pursued their passion. And once again, experts and others are calling on citizen scientists – and politicians – to help. Monarch populations in Mexico plummeted to a record low of about 33.5 million this year from an annual average over the past 15 years of about 350 million and highs of more Suzuki than one billion. Causes include illegal logging in Mexico, herbicide use on genetically modified crops in the U.S. and climate change. In February, in response to a letter by Mexican poet Homero Aridjis, signed by more than 100 scientists, writers and environmentalists – including Canadians Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje and John Ralston Saul – U.S. President Barack Obama, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed to “establish a working group to ensure the conservation of the monarch butterfly, a species that symbolizes our association.” The letter to leaders said, “As Mexico is addressing the logging issues, so now must the United States and Canada address the effects of our current agricultural policies.” Those problematic prac-

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Tailors, poets, chefs, musicians collide at Metro Studio Theatre Three of the key creatives behind Metro Studio Theatre’s latest performances have no idea what they’ll bring to the stage, but that’s how The Alchemy of Chance is supposed to work. Chandler McMurray-Ives, the founder of Ambiguous Arts Festivals Society contacted six professional artists and six professionals in a creative field. Each artist was then matched in six unique pairings, and together the pairs must create a 10-minute collaborative performance, revealed at the Metro next Friday. Dyana Sonik-Henderson, choreographer and artistic director of Broken Rhythms and Jenny Ambrose, fashion designer/ Don Denton/ News staff tailor and owner of The Makehouse, may not be matched to collaborate directly, but on April interior design, who had never Boyle, musician; spoken word 4 together will attack the event viewed herself as a creative indi- poet Missie Peters teams up with chef Justin Grenda; pupgoals of breaking down boundar- vidual. When the realtor viewed her peteer Tim Gosley creates with ies between artists and community while generating funds for work through that lens, she dis- chemist Tom Fyles; author Madthe society, one largely focused covered an untapped connec- eline Sonik and carpenter Dan on strengthening the arts com- tion to the arts, a sentiment at Wise collaborate; and sound artmunity through professional the core of the society’s man- ist David Parfit and hair stylist Jen Li pool their creativity for development opportunities for date. “Creativity runs through The Alchemy of Chance. arts administrators and artists “All of the artists shine in their every person, but lot of people alike. “For a clothing designer, don’t feel creative or acknowl- genre and almost all of them are there’s a certain image that I edge their creativity or feel like known to do things quite differhave and then I walk into (The they could perform,” McMurray- ently than anyone else within the community,” McMurray-Ives Makehouse) and there are so Ives says. It’s not about perfectionism, says. The April 4 performance many different things I could be connected to,” Sonik-Henderson McMurray-Ives says: it’s about begins at 7:15 p.m. at The Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra), says, flanked by shelves packed creativity. “I’m feeling a little bit nervous, hosted by the CBC’s Jo-Ann Robwith patterns, dress forms and textile creations of all kinds but more for the excitement erts and featuring music from within the studio. “You try not to aspect of it,” Sonik-Henderson Quinn Bachand and live art creation from Nick Gregson. get too tied down to one specific says. To purchase tickets, on a slidSince we checked in with idea, because that could really prevent you from what this is Sonik-Henderson and Ambrose ing scale from $15 to $50, go to all about, which is learning from at The Makehouse, the matches ticketrocket.org. Learn more about Ambiguous were revealed. Sonik-Henderson another perspective.” While less-versed in perfor- is now working with Syd Wood- Arts, now in its ninth year, at mance than her choreograph- ward, videographer; Ambrose ambigarts.com. arts@mondaymag.com ing counterpart, Ambrose is no will share the stage with Patrick stranger to delivering under pressure. A Petcha Kutcha presenter and one of the forces behind Theatre SKAM’s Fashion Machine (which saw kids trained on sewing machines to recreate adult fashions before a live audience at Open Space), Ambrose is living by the motto: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” “I’m always happy when I’ve said yes because of the feeling afterwards, the adrenaline,” she says. YOUR “It always feels amazSPRING ing, even though it can be traumatizing at the STYLE time.” The event springs THE from McMurray-Ives’ personal experience speaking with a realtor friend accomplished in 718 VIEW STREET • VICTORIA • 250-386-3741

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Driveway readers to spend billions to buy a new set of wheels Driveway readers are in the mood to splash out an astonishing $3.6 billion-plus of their hard-earned cash to buy new vehicles this year. This is not some by Keith Morgan wild, optimistic prediction but a solid forecast based on what our readers revealed in a comprehensive survey conducted on behalf of Black Press by Pulse Research, a company with 30 years of experience in asking the right questions of consumers. In a series of wide-ranging interviews, Black Press newspaper readers from all over the province gave Pulse a comprehensive account of their spending plans. Their intention to spend $53.1 million on fish and chips, $45.8 million on tooth whitening, $13.1 million on tattoos or piercing, $9.1 million on pet toys and $1.9 million on tuxedos, raised some smiles. But the auto spending intent grabbed our serious attention. A massive 123,275 households will take vehicles for a spin and sign on the dotted line. A massive 51,895 will park a new car on their driveway, 32,312 will house a sport ute in their garage, while another 28,395 will opt for a truck out front. Most people surveyed knew what kind of wheels they would be looking for and what they were prepared to pay.

The sticker price range for most folks is $25Reacting to the Black Press/Pulse report he said: “Customers today are clearly taking advantage $30,000. However, premium car sellers will be of one of the most exciting times in automotive pleased that 13,708 plan to spend an average history. Dealers across BC are focusing like of $45,000 on one of their products. Another never before on creating a better buying expe7,883 will shell out an average of $64,413 for rience – a more enjoyable, more informed and refined vehicles in the $50-$75,000 price range. entertaining experience on-site and In addition, 2,937 more will spend online. It’s almost as if dealers are an average of $82,448 on luxury putting on mini Auto Shows every marques. day of the week!” An eco-conscious 11,750 houseHe continued: “There are more holds will fork out more than than 350 new car dealerships $30 grand for a hybrid or electric across the province, and new vehicle. Utilitarian minivans top ones popping up all the time, the shopping list at 9,791 homes, making this industry one of BC’s with budgets a shade under $30,000. Customers today most important. Not only because they generate more than $10 bilWe even discovered that readers are clearly taking lion annually in economic activity, would spend another $2 billion advantage of one but also because they employ on car servicing, preventive of the most exciting directly and indirectly, more than maintenance, oil changes and times in automotive 34,000 full-time people in the after-market products. Good more than 50 communities that history. news for used car sales: 105,750 they serve. The buying intent of households are prepared to spend Blair Qualey Black Press readers is terrific President of the New Car $1.69 billion on pre-owned, Dealers Association of BC news for our members and the nearly new, or whatever the curBC economy. rent parlance is for second-hand “I can hardly wait for the next few years. vehicles as they used to be called! Buckle up; it’s going to be an exciting ride.” Last week, Blair Qualey, the president of the Count on the Driveway team to supply you the New Car Dealers Association of BC, talked best and most current information each week, about the importance of his industry to this and on the drivewaycanada site, to help you province in his column here about the Vanmake the right decision in your car purchase. couver International Auto Show, which runs kmorgan@drivewaybc.ca until Sunday,

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The 200 is not a new nameplate for Chrysler but the 2015 model is all-new from the ground up. This generation of 200 debuts the new “face of Chrysler” with its signature grille and logo. There’s also a standard set of rear LED tail lamps, and the interior craftsmanship is much more impressive than before. This mid-size sedan is hoping to play ball – and win – against competitors like the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Mazda6 and Toyota Camry, in an ever-aggressive segment. Using the baseball analogy with the 200 seemed apropos since the drive event took place in Louisville, Kentucky, the home of the Louisville slugger. Nevertheless, here are the meat and potatoes for the all-new vehicle. There are four trims available on the 200. First is the LX with a starting MSRP of $22,995. Then there’s the Limited, the S and the top-of-the-line C model. Regardless of trim, each comes with an industry first, a ninespeed automatic transmission. My day started behind the wheel of the Limited trim with the 2.4L, four-cylinder MultiAir engine (MSRP $24,995). This powerplant produces 184 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque.

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The centre stack can be adorned with either a five-inch touch screen or the optional 8.4-inch. To me, the five-inch screen seemed a little small, so I’d invest in the larger version. That said, it was still highly functional and easy to use. On the road, the 2.4L Limited shines brightest when on the highway and on long stretches of pavement. It has ability in the

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PERSONALS REAL DISCREET, Local Connections. Call FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com

LOST AND FOUND FOUND KEYS on Dallas Rd, Call to identify at 250-3813096. LOST HAT. Cute, cornflower blue, bow on side. Victoria or Saanich or ? Please call (250)380-8733 if found, thanks

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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Horticultural Labourer needed at Eurosa Farms, Brentwood Bay. Duties include picking and packing flowers and crop maintenance. No experience necessary. $10.33/hr. 40+ hrs/week. 5-6 days/week Work available in 2014: May 15 to Dec. 15. Send resume to: Fax: 250-652-6949 or email

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BAND MANAGER WANTED The Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations seek FT band mgr. This is the senior staff position, reporting directly to Chief + Council. Post-sec education and 5-7 yrs managerial experience (pref. with FNs) required. Must provide criminal record check, and interview in Port Hardy. Posting closes 4pm Apr. 11. Full posting details at www.gwanak.info. Submit resume with 3 refs. + cover letter to finance@gwanak.info

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NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

THE JAMES Bay Community Project is looking for volunteers to fill a range of positions working with Seniors. One position, Errand Helper, has a volunteer assisting Seniors to accomplish miscellaneous errands in their day. For more information on these enjoyable and meaningful volunteer opportunity(s) please call Lisa at 250-388-7844.

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.

HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

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EDUCATION/TUTORING MATH TUTORING. Former UVic math student. Many years exp. (250)592-4166.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES INGLIS 2 door fridge in white with ice and water dispenser. Like new. $500. Mans leather jacket, like new, size 38. $50. Call (250)744-1756.

FRIENDLY FRANK BOOKCASE OR china cabinet, sliding glass doors, 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;? $40. (250)598-0750. CANARY CAGE $25. 6-drawer pine dresser & mirror $50. Pool cue $24. (250)544-4933. TEMPUR PILLOW- medium 20â&#x20AC;?long, New $120.95, asking $65. Call (250)383-5390.

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

BEDROOM SUITE. Beautiful 5-peice solid oak. $1500 obo. (250)881-8833, See usedvictoria.com ad# 21580893

GARAGE SALES VICTORIA- 2810 Lansdowne Rd, Fri, Mar 28, 1-5pm, Sat, Mar 29, 8-2pm. Downsizing Uplands home to a condo, Everything from A to Z!

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY seeks a volunteer mentor to develop a supportive relationship with a young person by engaging them in various activities on a weekly basis. Long term commitment required. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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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.

DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stonehaven Dr, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. Near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)710-1947. OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex For Sale, Duncan, at 5909 Stonehaven Dr in Stone Manor Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (near Hospital) 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 5 appls and much more, $295,000. Call Gord, 1-250746-7240.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FURNITURE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TICKETED WELDER- is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at: www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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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PRIME OAK Bay; $659,000. 1 block to Willows Beach, close to shops and schools. 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 bdrm, bath. Full basement. 2516 Dalhousie St. (corner of Musgrave). Call 250-858-8475 or 250-472-8475. Open House Sun., March 30th, 1pm-3pm.

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. SIDNEY CONDO for Sale in the Shoal Centre. Thinking of downsizing or buying into a great investment? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 bdrm, 1 bath, a full kitchen, all appliances and has 4th floor views of Malahat & gorgeous sun sets. Presently rented at $1475/mo. Asking $273,000. Across from Library & Rose gardens. Call (250)655-1956, by appt only. A Real Gem in the Heart of Sidney.

SPACIOUS 2-BDRM + den, 2 bath townhouse. $439,000. Complete new interior. #110045 5th St. Just 2 blocks to Sidneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main street. Open House Sat & Sun. 1-3pm. Call 250-516-0104.

HOUSES FOR SALE 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

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pick-up Truck, Ford or Chev, running condition, $500 or less. Call John (250)816-7368.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM. 2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. $459,000. BONUS: WE WILL PAY YOU THE REALTOR FEES ON CLOSING. phone (250)590-1632.

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

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

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HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

WANTED to PURCHASE, House w/ private, quiet, sunny W or S backyard in Oak Bay, Fairfield & area. (250)8964296 or tarsan2@shaw.ca

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

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

BURNSIDE/HARRIETlarge 1 bdrm, private entrance & driveway. NS/NP. $725/mo includes utilities. Call 250384-0460.

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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From $675 per mo Refs required.

Free List with Pictures & Addresses at:

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

RECREATION

QUADRA VILLAGE. 1-bdrm, reno’d, top floor, h/w floors, cat ok. $800. (250)812-4154.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

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

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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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RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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 admin@resortonthelake.com

ROOMS FOR RENT COTTAGES SOOKE WATERFRONT Log Cabin. Large Sun room, $1000 + utilities. Ref. Req’d, N/S. 250-642-2015

ESQUIMALT

Unique Building Must see

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384

HOMES FOR RENT

FAIRFIELD ROOM- walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. Call 250-382-6681.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION HOUSING. Working/ disability. Interurban/Camosun students. $475-$575 incl. 778-977-8288.

GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. W/D. $750 inclds utils. N/P. (778)350-2446. GORDON HEAD. 3-bdrm, Furnished, 1200 sq.ft. May 1st. Bus #39 to Uvic. $1600. + utils. (250)885-5588. 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.

WANTED TO RENT HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and international High School students attending St. Margaret’ School (June 29 August 2). Double placement. Remuneration $1700. Contact Michelle at 250-385-0583 or michelle@selsa.ca

TRANSPORTATION

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

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SUITES, UPPER MAIN FLOOR. 3-bdrm. Fireplace, completely reno’d - new appl’s, large patio. Near UVic & Camosun. N/S, N/P. $1600. inclds utils. (250)477-5179. SIDNEY- QUIET cozy 1 bdrm. W/D, utils included, NS/NP, furnished or unfurnished. Avail April. 1. Call (250)656-7184.

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds. Call 250-388-3535

SERVICE DIRECTORY TILLICUM: NEAR mall. Bright 1 bdrm, 3rd floor, 55+ bldg. Appl’s, coin laundry, balcony, rec rm, $720 incld’s heat. N/S, 1 pet ok. Call 1(250)245-5707.

QUALICUM BEACH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, double garage, immaculately clean. $1400+ utils. NS/NP. Avail May 1. Call or text 250-927-5742.

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GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

PLASTERING

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

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.

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.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

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

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

Certified General Accountant/ CPA Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

250-477-4601

FENCING

CARPENTRY

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

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYRepairs, finishing work, custom built gazebo’s, decks & sheds. Call 250-857-1269. www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING 20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge Trim, Soil/Mulch Del (2 cu yds) Clean-ups. (250)479-6495. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating ($75 special), pwr raking. Blackberry/ivy removal. 250-380-0481 AFFORDABLE Reliable Reg. Lawn care. Power Raking. Pruning. Cleanups. Lawn & Garden Renos. 30 Yrs. Experience. ...Visit us at www.brincks.ca .............Free Estimates.......

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

DESIGN FOR PERMIT

• 29 yrs experience • All home renos

Call Steven 250-381-4123

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

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465. MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding & More. Senior’s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502. PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322

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

SHADY TREE

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

Maintenance, Clean-Ups Pruning, Landscaping Pwr Washing, Irrigation 30 Years Experience Best prices Guaranteed

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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 DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYPERSONS

COMPUTER Service (Senior Friendly) 3021 Shakespeare St. 250-889-3952

DRAFTING & DESIGN

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

HANDYMAN- Light Maintenance & Repair. Call for estimate. (250)818-2709. STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

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

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.

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Springtime is when things gets busy – Consider that the sales figures in February for the Capital Region increased by 20.5 per cent over the previous month. March will be even busier (see table, lower right) Prices still trending downward or flat – Last month saw the HPI benchmark single family home price (for a typical home) sit at $483,400, slightly lower than the $490,100 mark from February 2013 It’s pricier in the core – Greater Victoria’s core municipalities – Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Esquimalt – had a combined benchmark price of $547,800 for February, about the same as the previous month and February 2013 – Figures courtesy Victoria Real Estate Board

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Saanich Peninsula, with its rural properties, small townstyle merchants and glorious retirement amenities, could never be mistaken for its municipal cousins, where big box stores and sprawling residential developments are more common. Longtime Peninsula residents say such an environment is part of what maintains the charm of the area. Whether from the absence of major change, either from a residential housing standpoint or commercial services or some combination of factors, the so-called “normalizing” of typical home prices in the Capital Region appears to have hit the Peninsula hardest, with typical house prices dropping by several per cent in the past couple of years. What that means is quality properties in the area have become affordable to a wider range of buyers, says Realtor Shelley Mann. A director and former president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, she was born and raised on the Peninsula and still lives in Sidney. “There is some great value coming on the market right now and they’re also selling fairly quickly,” she says. “I think the public has been sitting back and waiting for this to happen in our market.” Realtor Patrick Schorle,

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A kayaker enjoys a morning paddle in Brentwood Bay, as the Mill Bay ferry glides into its berth in the background. The abundance of outdoor activities available help keep longtime residents on the Peninsula, but can also attract new ones. who lives in Deep Cove and focuses his business mainly on the Peninsula, said two major developments; Jesken Town Centre, on 62 acres of Tsawout First Nation land in Central Saanich, and a commercial project proposed for a portion of the former Sandown Raceway lands in North Saanich, stand to change the local landscape. Schorle admits he is among those “biased residents” who have a great fondness for the area as it is. “It offers a lifestyle that’s getting more and more dif-

ficult to find in other parts of the world,” he says, using the buzzword that has prompted many out-oftowners to buy spring/summer homes in the area. “There’s so many parks, so many beaches where there’s not a crowd. It’s got so much to offer, yet you can drive to Victoria so quickly if you want that downtown lifestyle.” But don’t get fooled into thinking the Saanich Peninsula is somehow caught in a 1990s vortex with little new development beefing

up the residential market. There are various projects coming on stream designed to appeal to first-time home buyers and people looking for a taste of rural life. Mann points to a townhouse development on Bowerbank Road in Sidney with homes starting at under $300,000, and the Canora Mews project near Victoria International Airport, featuring single family homes priced well under the region’s benchmark price of $483,400, as examples of efforts to bring new families

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F-150

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VICTORIA ONLY! This turbo mini SUV pumps out 188hp while achieving incredible fuel economy! It’s a sporty drive with lots of space, check it out today! Stk #F16079

16,888

2007 PONTIAC

SOLSTICE

VICTORIA ONLY

14,788

RAM

DO O CRASHER R!

WRANGLER

13,488

FIT SPORT

2012 NISSAN TITAN PRO 4X

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14,988

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

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29,788

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B7 • Friday, March 28, 2014- BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

The McLaren 650S Coupe made its North American debut this week at the Vancouver International Auto Show. The British-made super car can

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