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Parking lots along Victoria’s Inner Harbour have puzzled visitors for decades, the enviable waterfront land paved and left undeveloped by council after council. But now, the city could finally be taking action with revitalization plans for three key sites: Ship Point, lower Wharf Street and the Belleville terminal (see map). Tom Mitchell, manager and boat captain at B.C. Whale Tours near the lower Wharf Street parking lot, said the space is ideal for a public market. “You’ve got the little market in the summer in Bastion Square, but if you had it down here, you could bring in so many more vendors and farm-

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VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, May 2, 2014 Greater Victoria workers need to make nearly $19 hourly just to get by and support basic services for their family, according to the Community Social Planning Council. The quality of life watchdog pegs the living wage for 2014 at

‘Living wage’ increases slightly $18.93, up from $18.73 last year. Childcare and Medical Service Plan payments are the two most significant cost increases this

year. Childcare costs rose by $39 monthly (a 3.5 per cent increase), while MSP premiums went up by 4.1 per cent.

Other family budget increases were clothing and footwear, education and non-MSP health-care expenses.

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Velma Mason was content to let her 100th birthday slip by last month with no more than a few hugs at dinner, but her friends at Rose Manor weren’t having it. The independent living seniors home, tucked away on Rupert Terrace in Fairfield, is where Mason has spent the past 11 years, discovering an entirely new set of friends along the way. “Practically every friend I’ve ever had since coming to Victoria has died. I’ve outlived them all,” she says, sitting gracefully in a red jacket and white scarf. “But I had so many flowers and 29 birthday cards for my 100th. God help us.” Fellow resident Ruby Attwood helped organize a horse and carriage ride through Beacon Hill Park to mark Mason’s centennial. The gift was suggested by Mason’s good friend, Robert Rampling, who accompanied her for the ride in a top hat and suit on a sunny afternoon Wednesday. “He’s young, he’s only about 85,” said Mason, smiling. Attwood convinced many of Rose Manor’s residents to donate a loonie or toonie – and more – to cover the cost of the horse and carriage ride, which was offered at a discounted rate by Tally Ho Sightseeing’s Larry Friedlander. “Now we’re put on the spot to do something for Nedra Gillespie’s 104th birthday in a few weeks, and Phyllis

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Velma Mason and friend Robert Rampling head out of the Rose Manor on a carriage ride, a gift from fellow residents who pooled together to get the pair the ride on Mason’s 100th birthday. Light’s 102nd, then we’re off the hook,” Attwood quipped. “For the 104th, we’re going to get a rosebush and put in a little plaque and name it Nedra’s rosebush.” There’s also 101-year-old Henry Wylie to think about come September, but this week the attention is firmly fixed on Mason. “I’ve never been on a horse and carriage ride. I’ve seen them going around

in the city, and thought, ‘that looks like fun,’” she said. When the carriage finally arrived, two dozen seniors lined the brick driveway to see the couple off on their inaugural voyage through Beacon Hill Park. “It’s just lovely,” said Attwood, as the horse carriage made its way onto the street. “I’m just so pleased it came together.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

Arson probed in Chatham St. fire Dan Palmer News staff

A huge fire in an abandoned downtown Victoria building is being investigated as possible arson. Thick, toxic smoke began billowing into the sky from 639 Chatham St. around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and continued smouldering through the evening. The building was slated for demolition today, said Victoria

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Like many professions, teaching has changed a lot over the years. As Black Press continues its Great Teachers series, a celebration of educators presented with partners Staples and Thrifty Foods, we look at some of the positive changes that have affected how our children learn and look at the world. Diane McNay, president of the Lower Vancouver Island Retired Teachers Association, began her career in 1968 and retired in 2002 at 56. She taught at several schools around Greater Victoria, including the last 20 at Arbutus Junior High in Saanich. Teachers today are, on average, younger, she says, and have learned a system of education that focuses less on such unglamorous topics as grammar and more on exploring the ideas of free thought and critical thinking. “I think what has changed the most has been curriculum development,” McNay says of the switch from an emphasis on memorizing facts and figures. “In social studies, which was my area, that was the best change

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Police mediator cost province $111,000 The mediator appointed to oversee a policing agreement between Victoria and Esquimalt billed the Justice Ministry $111,500 for his $200-per-hour services. Lee Doney, a former B.C. deputy minister and chairman of Western Forest Products Inc., was appointed to help the two municipalities agree on costs and services for Victoria Police Department policing in Esqui-

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Jackson said he’d love to see the city install green space on the roof of any new building and extend the public realm from Bastion Square outwards towards the Inner Harbour. “Obviously, you’ve got to pay the bills, so they need some sort of retail scenario,” he said. “Parking is still an issue down here, but like any other parkade, why can’t it be covered?” Up in Bastion Square, manager Louise Olsen looks out at the water view from Paradiso Di Stelle, a gelateria and cafe. “We’re completely dependent on tourists, and they’re drawn up here by the view,” she said. “As long as we don’t lose our view, we’re happy.”

The city launches its Harbour Dialogue open house on May 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Ship Point. City staff will be on hand to discuss project information and accept ideas for the three sites. Representatives from Tourism Victoria, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, Downtown Victoria Business Association and the Royal BC Museum will also be available. Two-hour ideas forums will also be held on May 10 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre. Preregistration is required by emailing harbourdialogue@victoria. ca or by calling 250-360-0286. For more information, visit victoria.ca/harbourdialogue. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Inner Harbour on the wish list Later this month the City of Victoria will open the doors to residents on the future development of three Inner Harbour properties. Specifically, the city wants your views on opportunities for improving the Inner Harbour at Belleville Terminal, Ship Point and Wharf Street. Public feedback will be used to help develop guiding principles and development concepts for each site which will help guide and evaluate future development, says a city press release. Earlier this week we sent reporter Daniel Palmer down to the Inner Harbour to collect the thoughts of some people on how they envisioned a future harbour. It wasn’t much of a surprise that many of these folks had some wonderful (and crazy?) ideas. So, we expect some colourful ideas and dialogue to come from the city meetings. The city is giving us all an opportunity become very familiar with the project with an open house at Ship Point on May 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. and then an “Ideas Forum” the following day at the Victoria Conference Centre, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Of course, all is for naught, if we don’t take the time to participate. Too often we all get stuck in why-bother mode and decide not to participate in such events. But the Inner Harbour is different. The Inner Harbour defines Victoria. It is what both tourists and residents alike identify as part of the greatness of the city. Victorians should embrace this opportunity, and let all stakeholders know what is important to them. This is a great opportunity to define our community’s future.

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only routinely recommended once one becomes a senior. Young adult women are now In the past 50 years, vaccinations being offered the HPV vaccine, which protects against 70 per cent have saved more lives than any of the causes of cervical cancer. other health intervention. Unlike other vaccines, the Vaccines are very safe, safer than therapeutic medicines and far influenza vaccine is given annually. safer than the consequences of the This vaccine is formulated each year based diseases that “Vaccines have been on the types they protect of circulating against. a powerful tool to reduce influenza They are disease, disability, death viruses that also highly are causing the cost-effective. and inequities for people most serious For example, of all ages and in all disease. for every $16 Response to invested into places.” the vaccine is providing the best in healthy measles, mumps individuals and only partially and rubella vaccine to children, effective in people who are frail, a life is saved. This can be elderly or have significant chronic compared to other effective public health interventions such as driver diseases. This is why it is so and passenger air bags, which cost important for healthy people who live with or care for those most $61,000 per life saved, or smoke detectors in homes at $210,000 per at risk of severe outcomes from influenza also get the vaccine. life saved. If you are travelling abroad, But vaccines are not just kids’ going back to college, pregnant, stuff. Adults need them, too. entering into a health-care While some vaccines provide profession or have any chronic lifelong protection after a short underlying health conditions, series of shots, certain vaccines you should ask your physician or need booster doses, most notably call your local public health unit tetanus, which should be received every 10 years. Other vaccines are to find out which vaccines are Guest comment

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Seamen remember Battle of the Atlantic Daniel Palmer News staff

On the first Sunday in May every year, Bill Emberly stands sombrely beneath the cenotaph on the grounds of the B.C. legislature to remember the lesser known navy of the Second World War. The former merchant seaman has made it his lifelong mission to educate younger generations about the tragedies and heroic acts in the Battle of the Atlantic, a six-year supply mission that helped ensure victory for the Allied forces in Europe. It took three weeks for ship convoys to transport goods and personnel from Canada to Britain under constant threat from German U-boats. “We were called the lifeline of the world. If we didn’t keep that lifeline going, we’d all be speaking German today,” said Emberly, one of about 70 remaining members of Vancouver Island branch, Canadian Merchant Navy veterans. On Sunday, the veterans will once again converge at the corner of Belleville and Government streets to remember their friends and colleagues. “It wasn’t just the merchant fleet in the Battle of the Atlantic, the navy had escorts and the bomber command who flew out from England and from Canada,” Emberly said. In 2000, former veterans affairs minister George Baker made merchant navy veterans eligible to receive benefits and pensions. The federal government formally recognized Sept. 3 as Merchant Navy Veterans Day in 2003. Canadian Navy, naval cadets and a naval band will attend Sunday’s public ceremony, which begins at 10:45 a.m.

The third annual Hike for Hospice is set for Sunday (May 4). Beginning at Fisherman’s Wharf Park, the scenic 3.5-kilometre loop will go from the Inner Harbour to the ocean in support of Victoria Hospice. All funds raised this year will be used to support Hospice’s palliative response team. The PRT provides around the clock shortterm crisis support for people who are dying at home. On any given day, more than 400 patients are registered with Hospice. Last year’s Hike for Hospice raised more than $38,000. This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000. Registration starts Sunday at 9 a.m. and the hike begins at 10 a.m. More information is available online at victoriahospice.org/hike-for-hospice.

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most knocked-off vehicle of all time, inspiring the likes of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Suzuki Samurai, etc., not to mention, of course, the current Jeep Wrangler. Jaguar E-Type: The E-Type was one of the prime influences for the above-mentioned Toyota as well as the famous Datsun 240Z. Its extreme long hood, short rear deck design and covered headlight styling cues also continue to show up in Jaguar’s own products like the XK8 and the new F-Type. After all, it was by rival Enzo Ferrari’s own admission the most beautiful car in the world.

American classics. A Bill Mitchell design triumph, it’s an ageless design that wouldn’t look out of place in a showroom today, particularly since Cadillac continues to revisit the ’67 Eldo rear end, one of the greatest ¾-views of all time. 1954 Jeep CJ-5: The original Jeep CJ may well be the

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Picking the right ride for your spring cruising Alexandra Straub

There are many different ways to get on the open, or dirt, road. I’ll suggest some new makes and models to consider but by no means are these the be-all-end-all of choices. Cruisers Cruisers have mass appeal because of their low seat heights, generally comfortable ergonomics and ability to get you from point A to B in style. Some models have the foot pegs stretched forward, some don’t. They might not be the most nimble bikes around but they certainly do have mass appeal. Better yet, they come in all different sizes, shapes and displacements making it even more accessible to riders. Bikes: Honda CTX700, Yamaha Bolt, Harley-Davidson Superlow 1200T, Suzuki Boulevard C50 Sport Tourer Want a sportier edge while still maintaining comfort while riding for extended periods of time? Consider a sport touring motorcycle. They’re generally not as heavy or as elaborate as a full on touring bike, so you get the best of both worlds. Bikes: BMW K1300S, BMW K1600GT, Yamaha FJR1300, Honda VFR1200 Touring When asked how I’d describe a touring bike I say – not small. These machines are typically heavy, but come equipped with the technology and luxuries that can take you across the country and further. Their fuel tanks are generally much bigger so you can keep going for longer. Furthermore, storage compartments, relatively speaking, are quite generous. Bikes: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide/Ultra Limited, Honda Goldwing, Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. Dirt Playing in the dirt has never been so much fun. Whether

you’re young or young at heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re generally quite affordable and are extremely durable. Since there are so many different kinds to choose from,

I’ll list the manufacturers that make them. Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Aprilia Sport These are bikes generally designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower than you’ll ever need and harness the engineering prowess of the best of the

best. That said, they have an aggressive seating position and aren’t always suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want something to work, we make it work. Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki

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Confessions of a Curber I was getting good at this, so I purchased a used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it. It didn’t have any airbags, so the warning lights were on. But I wasn’t picky. I knew, based on my other tricks, I could solve that before I had it inspected and registered. You just couldn’t be too worried about the truth. I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options. Get certified replacements installed at a repair shop. Buy some and install them myself. Or, override the warning light. I called and found that the first option was out of the question. Way too expensive. But, option two had some promise. There were cheap ones online. Of course, there were some warnings about dangerous fake airbags. Option three, overriding the warning lights, went too far – even for me. You can find how-to videos about anything on the web. So, I ordered cheap ones and had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a buddy’s garage and put them in. Bingo! The warning lights went off and I was on my way. Soon, I had an ad up on several classified websites: Great car for sale. Moving out of the country and need to sell fast! Good condition. Recently inspected. Call cell. I’m flexible on price!! I couldn’t believe how many calls I had. I found my buyer not long after. A nice man about my age; divorced with three kids. That’s all I know about him – I don’t like getting too personal. I was actually honest about the vehicle this time. I told him that the car had been in an

accident and was from the U.S. I asked if he wanted a vehicle history report*, but he declined. He appreciated my honesty, as he’d gone through a few bad deals. With the transaction done, we parted ways. Then I got a call from my buddy. Being a curious person, he’d read the boxes the airbags came in that I’d left at his shop. “You installed counterfeit airbags,” he said. “So? They look identical to the original airbags,” I said. “I’ve seen videos of bogus airbags catching fire and with metal bits exploding when they deploy. They’re not safe,” he scolded. I’ll take my chances, I thought. It would only be a problem in an accident. The next day, my buddy left a message. He ended our friendship. Whoa, chill out. A guy’s got a right to make a few bucks.

Naked No, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork

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Do you have a few hours to spare? Volunteer Victoria Want to Volunteer? Opportunities are available through Volunteer Victoria. For more information, please call 250-386-2269 or go online to volunteervictoria.bc.ca ••• • The Hope Through Achievement Foundation needs a volunteer coordinator to recruit mentors and other skilled people for a new foundation supporting disadvantaged individuals in returning to school or training. • Victoria Cool Aid Society would appreciate garden helpers to both maintain gardens and

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

APPLIANCES

FRIENDLY FRANK

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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.

DOWN QUILT 84x73, $49. Barbie #934 (after 5) $10. Oak chair $40. (778)265-1615.

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

UNDER $400 LADIES 15” Beach Cruiser, 7 speed bike (lime green), $375. Call (250)294-6238.

WHEELCHAIRBARGAIN, $65. (250)727-2646.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FREE ITEMS

FRIENDLY FRANK 9 CANNING Jars, 250ml - 1L, 2 pkgs new jar lids. All $9. Call (250)383-5390. BLACK AND Decker electric lawnmower. $60. Garden hoses, 50’, 75’. $24 each. 250652-3168 BOOK, AUTOBIOGRAPHY of Shirley Temple Black, ‘Child Star’. $10. obo. (250)598-8306

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.

APARTMENT/CONDOS 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

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CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath Bare-Land Strata patio home on Golf Course. Gated adult comm. with min. maint. Small pet ok. New price $343,800. W/C acc. Call (250)286-1719.

FOR SALE BY OWNER 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.

NANAIMO: 1450SQ.FT, Open concept, 2bdrm, 2bath Rancher on 1/2 acre. Dbl garage, mature trees, greenhouse, RV prkg. $359,000. (250)7535826 for more info google search 360264.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRAFTING & DESIGN

FURNITURE REFINISHING

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHING

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

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

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70/hour. 4 ton / lift. Seniors discount. Call Philip.

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

GARDENING

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

DESIGN FOR PERMIT

• 29 yrs experience • All home renos

TAX

250-477-4601

Call Steven 250-381-4123

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

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

CLEANING SERVICES EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965 HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. LOCAL LADY will clean your house/apt. Reasonable rates, references. (250)360-1616

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

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.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

BLINDS & DRAPERY

The heat is coming, so be ready!! Buy your blinds now to control the amount of heat and light that gets into your home

ALL BLINDS ON SALE Call the

1 (250) 886-9710 Richard Steneker

20% OFF! Mow, Rototill, Aerate, Hedge Trim, Clean-ups, PowerRake. (250)479-6495.

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

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating, pwr raking. Blackberry/Ivy removal, landscaping.

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) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677. LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, gardening, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. WILL DO GARDENING etc. $15/hr. Your tools. Reliable. Call (250)383-3995.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. 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. 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.

PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

SPRING CLEANUP special: $25/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

LANDSCAPING 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com ANDREW’S GARDENING Landscaping+ Carpentry. Clearing, weeding, pruning, rock work, lawns. 20 yrs exp. Insured. Call 778-967-1246.

PAINTING A2Z PAINTING. Free estimates. Quality Exterior Painting. Call Erin (250)294-5422. 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.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB

RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108. STONE & BRICK - Walls and Pathways. Small jobs a Specialty.Call John (250)884-8976

SIGNS

MEIZHEN GREEN

GRAPHICS & SIGNS INC

is looking to hire a sales rep and an Office Administration person for our high end graphics and sign shop. Call us at:

604-303-9310 778-968-9520 www.mz1.ca STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

QUALITY TILE and STONE Installations. Good references. Call John (250)884-8976. SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

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

SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. www.shorelineroofing.ca

TILING

DESIGN PACKAGE 5 hr consultation, 3 copies of your design sketch, design survey. 100 great plant ideas. Birch Haven, 250-686-1192.

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

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

TREE SERVICES PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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

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

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

www.bcclassiﬁed.com Call 250-388-3535

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

RECREATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS 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

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM. 2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8’ shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. $448,800. Cash back $10,000. Phone (250)590-1632. PRIME OAK Bay; New price $635,000. 1 block to Willows Beach, close to shops and schools. 1940’s 2 bdrm, bath. Full basement. 2516 Dalhousie St. (corner of Musgrave). Call 250-858-8475 or 250-4728475. OPEN HOUSE: Sat.1-3.

HOUSES FOR SALE

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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Sites 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

ESQUIMALT

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. • Distress Sales • Bank Foreclosures • Fixer Uppers Free list with Pictures & addresses at: www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

RENTALS

Unique Building Must see

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

Spacious 1-bdrm in the heart of Sidney at The Landmark overlooking marina. Updated with large balcony accessible from livingroom and bedroom, soaker tub, insuite laundry, lots of storage. $1,100 includes parking. A block from seawall and close to shops, restaurants and groceries. N/S, N/P. “Enjoy the Sidney-By-TheSea lifestyle.” Call Elizabeth at: 250-539-5339

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

Move in today 250-588-9799

HOMES FOR RENT NORTH QUALICUM: Recently reno’d, 2 bdrm w/ full basement, on waterfront acreage, established flower and vegetable gardens, enclosed garage, new F/S, W/D & D/W. Avail. immed., NS/NP, ref’s req’d. $1100. (250)752-3417

From $675 per mo Refs required.

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Present this coupon when you buy dinner or lunch and get a second of equal of lesser value FOR ONLY $2.00. This coupon may only be used with a minimum of two beverages (need not be alcoholic). Present coupon at time of ordering. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Maximum 3 coupons per group or table. Not valid at JBI Pub on Sundays between 3:30-8:00pm. EXPIRES MAY 31, 2014

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urple Garden

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Take Our Menu on www.purplegarden.ca Closed on Tuesday for Lunch

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NISSAN MICRA 1990, 164K. Toyota Corolla 1992. Each $1300. obo. (250)704-8170 .

SHARED ACCOMMODATION TILLICUM MALL: Furnished Rm in apt., all amens. NS/NP. $500 inclusive. 250-893-8727.

AUTO SERVICES

SUITES, LOWER

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

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.

ARE YOU a daddy for this Caddy? 2010 Cadillac CTS, (silver with black leather), top luxury 4 door model, fully loaded, like new in every respect. Owned here in Toronto by local business man. Asking only wholesale price, $22,000 firm and fair, no offers, payments or tire-kickers. Call anytime (289)296-7411.

TRUCKS & VANS

CARS 1993 ACURA INTEGRA (bought in the USA), 204,810, km, in good condition. $2500. Call (250)884-6861.

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

SUITES, UPPER MAIN FLOOR. 3-bdrm. Fireplace, completely reno’d - new appl’s, large patio. Near UVic & Camosun. N/S, N/P. $1350. + utils. (250)477-5179.

WANTED TO RENT FAMILY HOME 2-3 weeks, mid-July, 2-3 adults, kids 2 & 4. OBH Grads ‘93, ‘97, ‘00. Call (250)592-8315.

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VICTORIA

203-1110 Oscar St., $299,900

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

108-545 Manchester Rd, $165,000

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

818 Queens Street, $559,900 Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Jane Lewis, 250-595-1535

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty , Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

606 Speed Ave, from $235,000

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

1535 Edgeware, $469,500 Saturday 3-4 Mark McDougall Royal Lepage, 250-483-3562

757 Front Street, $528,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd David Dand, 250-477-7291

205-1040 Rockland Ave, $257,000

Saturday 11-1 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

3326 University Woods, $1,428,000

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Clifton Mak, 250-479-3333

VIEW ROYAL

55 Kingham Pl. $778,000 Saturday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989

A13 Jedburgh Pl. $449,900 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Robert Hahn, 250-744-3301

ESQUIMALT

848 Esquimalt Rd, $128,800 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul, 250-213-2858

307-1083 Tillicum Rd., $244,900

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

1-1182 Colville Rd, $393,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

712 Luscombe Pl

1057 Bank Street, $599,900

Saturday 12-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Justen Lalonde, 250-418-0613

1638 Pembroke St, $489,000

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Jack Petrie, 250-385-2033

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jens Henderson, 250-858-5367

OAK BAY

103-1665 Oak Bay Ave, $189,000

Saturday 10-12 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

2580 Landsdowne, $1,467,000

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

486 Fraser Street, $549,900 513 Head Street, $1,800,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

SAANICH EAST

4009 Cedar Hill, from $489,900

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

1795 Forest Road

Saturday 12-2 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Gray Rothnie, 250-744-7034

312- 1680 Poplar Ave, $164,900

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

974 Fir Tree Glen, $799,900 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-744-3301

#219 - 1690 Poplar, $204,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Real Estate David Rusen, 250-413-7594

3934 Cedar Hill X Rd, $834,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Patricia Kiteke, 250-384-8124

3731 Blenkinsop Rd, $549,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Corporation Ann Watley, 250-474-6003

4090 Tuxedo Drive, $629,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Eamon Coll, 250-479-3333

313-3277 Glasgow Ave.,

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Arran McLellan, 250-884-3980

107-3880 Quadra St., $310,000 Saturday 2-3:30 One Percent Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

1234 Union Rd., $606,000

Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Gray Rothnie, 250-744-7034

3317 Cedar Hill Rd., $499,000

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

2491 Cadboro Heights Lane Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

316-1620 Mckenzie Ave, 10-4030 Quadra St., $229,900 $370,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jean Omelchenko, 250-474-6003

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

402 - 1550 Church, $279,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deborrah Robertson, 250-592-4422

3712 Kootenay, $599,000

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

4091 Dawnview Cres., $700,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Eleanor Smith, 250-818-6662

205-1010 Bristol Rd, $208,800

Sunday 1:30-3:30 Lighthouse Realty Eric Britz, 1-866-426-7653

3434 Bonair Pl., $989,000

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

#12 - 3255 Rutledge, $274,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty, Hiro Nakatani, 250-661-4476

203-940 Boulderwood, $429,900

2490 $1,18

Sat + Ed. G.

638 L $719

Saturd Sandy

202-3 $215

Saturd Deidra

3795

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4009 $489

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1795

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312$164

Sunday 2-4, RE/MAX Camosun Deb Coburn, 250-812-5333

Sunda DFH R Suzan

3-909 Carolwood Dr., $619,800

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

SAANICH WEST

177 Little Eldon Pl, $469,000

Saturday 11:30-1:30 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

1020 Burnside, $579,000

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

112 - 4394 West Saanich Rd, $259,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Chatterton Alli Munro, 250-477-5353

Saturd Craig

2321 $412

Friday Camo Craig

8770 $984

Sunda Craig

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2090 $467

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF APRIL 29/COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

613/615 » 1,465/1,408 » 4,415/4,585 »

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES, MONTH-TO-DATE/APRIL 2013 NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH/ TOTAL FOR APRIL 2013 TOTAL ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/PEAK, APRIL 2013

DID YOU KNOW? The Woodland Creek community in Sooke is powered by geothermal heating and cooling.

Is your dream home a green home? Trendy and sensible, energy efficiency has never been more valuable

Mark and Rob Bernhardt built Vancouver Island’s first “passive house,” an ultraefficient home that seals in heat and uses sophisticated ventilation to keep the home at a comfortable temperature, while using almost no power. The team has applied to build a sixunit passive condo unit in Victoria. Here Mark holds a prop that shows the triplepaned windows in the home.

Natalie North News staff

Mark Bernhardt had high expectations of his new home. He expected Vancouver Island’s first “passive house,” a home he built with his father Rob Bernhardt at Bernhardt Contracting to be 60 to 90 per cent more efficient than standard house construction to perform well. He wasn’t expecting the level of comfort he experienced upon moving in last May. And though he knew his energy bill would be low, he wasn’t expecting it to come in at about $200 for an entire year. When the air-tight, 3,800-squarefoot Saanich home with six residents can require such little use of its hot water radiator, it means even body heat is a vital source warmth. That 60 watts per person makes a difference, Bernhardt says. “My two kids probably run a little hotter than everybody else,” he adds with a laugh. As gratifying as all the energy efficiency savings have been, it’s the environment inside the home that has the builder most enthused. “There’s no cold spots, no drafts; the noise from outside has been really reduced. A house like this on a busy street would be really quite amazing to live in. You just wouldn’t hear the traffic. With the fresh air, we know that allergy symptoms are reduced.” This spring the Bernhardts applied to the City of Victoria to build a six-condo passive home unit on Queen Street. The North Park Passive House, designed by Hughes Condon Marler Architects, has the same estimated construction costs

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as a standardly-built project of the same size. Whether the units are rented or sold, Berhardt says they’ll come with a reasonable price tag. “It will have all the comfort features of a passive house, but with the style of housing that we think is more valuable to the city right now. It doesn’t need to have the bling-y things that you see in some of the penthouses in some of the new condos around.” Ultra energy-efficient homes are a trend for those educated enough to know what’s happening in other countries, where energy is more expensive and less green, says Peter Johannknecht, principal architect with Cascadia Architects. Johannknecht specializes in energy efficient design and worked on the Berhardts’ home in Saanich with Cascadia co-founder Greg Damant. “As a trend, Victoria and B.C. in general have a very strong community of green builders and designers

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and architects sharing and making these homes ready for the next 50 to 100 years,” Johannknecht says. Currently, experiences are shared within this community via channels such as the Canadian Passive House Institute, located in Vancouver, and their social media sites. While most of the interest in passive homes in Canada is here in B.C., the idea is spreading throughout North America. “What’s really missing or lacking is some provincial or federal support to help this trend develop quicker and faster, so that the benefits on the climate and the new homes would be faster,” Johannknecht says. “Europe is way ahead of us with the governments, local and provincial and especially federal governments sets their demands very high and the industry has to follow. And it does. Suddenly the high standard becomes the norm. That’s exactly what needs to hap-

pen here.” While we may be lagging in terms of standards, buyers of all kinds have long since concerned themselves with efficiency costs. “What’s the heating bill like?” is a question Victoria Real Estate Board president Tim Ayres has heard for years. Now, buyers are able to view a home’s EnerGuide rating, if the seller has sought one, on the MLS home listing service. “Buyers have already started to consider energy-efficient homes over older homes. If you’ve don’t the energy-efficient upgrades, you’re going to have a much easier time selling and you’re probably going to sell for a bit more than you would if you hadn’t done it. It’s becoming more and more important going forward,” says Ayres. “Any amount that you do spend extra tends to recoup itself in a short amount of time.” nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Best in Victoria business awarded The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business excellence during the Greater Victoria Business Awards on April 24. Awards were presented in 14 categories including Lifetime Achievement Award winner Bob Skene. The 2014 award winners are: Business Leadership: Chard Development; Runner-up: Lifetime Networks. New Business: PBX Engineering Ltd.; Runner-up: Innovative Fitness Victoria. Business of the Year (1-10 employees): Atomique Productions Ltd.; Runner-up: Cedarwood Productions Inc. Business of the Year (11-25 employees): National Courier Service Ltd.; Runner-up: Triangle RV Centre Ltd. Business of the Year (26-75 Employees): Spinnakers Brewpub & Guesthouses; Runner-up: Outset Media Corp. Business of the Year (76+ Employees): Wilson’s Transportation Ltd.;

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Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Aprilia Adventure Take the road less traveled, but take the road when you want. Adventure bikes have an uncanny ability to get you through some incredible terrain. Bikes: BMW F700GS/ F800GS/R1200GS, Suzuki V-Strom, KTM 1190 Adventure Sport If you’re looking for the ultimate performance machine, a sport bike is the way to go. These are bikes generally designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower than you’ll ever need and harness the engineering prowess of the best of the best. That said, they have an aggressive seating position and aren’t always suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want something to work, we make it work. Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki Ninja Naked No, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork covering the engine and mechanical components. You still get quite a bit of sportiness out of these, but without the aggressive seating and the stress on your wrists. Some Naked bikes are: Triumph Street Triple, Triumph Speed Triple, Ducati Streetfighter 848, Honda NC700X, Yamaha FZ-09. Of course, there are café racers, customs bikes and more. I could go on. alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca

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the famous Datsun 240Z. Its extreme long hood, short rear deck design and covered headlight styling cues also continue to show up in Jaguar’s own products like the XK8 and the new F-Type. After all, it was by rival Enzo Ferrari’s own admission the most beautiful car in the world. 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback: Long before Ford went retro with the 2005 Mustang, they knocked off their own design for the original pony car with the European Ford Capri. Toyota went one step further with the 1973 Celica Liftback, a virtual three-quarter-scale replica of the Mustang Fastback. Even the upper crust Aston Martin with its V8 Vantage model of the 1970s went to the Mustang well. The 2015 Mustang still sports design cues from the original 1965 Mustang fastback. 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

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plement airbags, roof mounted curtain side impact airbags with rollover sensor for all row outboard occupant head protection. Infiniti recognizes how important it is to have children secure in their vehicles. They have developed a latch system that securely anchors a compatible child seat. Intelligent brake assist system is a safety feature that continuously monitors and analyzes closing speeds to a vehicle ahead and provides warnings. If a collision

AWD Model Warranty support: 48 month/ 100,000 km Roadworthy: Excellent handling to this vehicle, steering was quick and responsive, and body roll was at a minimum. Even though the engine was more than adequate providing power, the transmission continued to make adjustments, at times sudden bursts of power followed by a hard up shift. Definitely not something I

is immanent, it will also apply the brakes. There is also a lane departure warning and prevention system. Power: A 3.5 litre, 24 valve V6 engine with 265 horsepower and 248 ft-lb of torque power this vehicle. The transmission is an electronically continuously variable (CVT) with manual shift capabilities. Pump frequency: 10.5/7.6 L/100km (city/highway) 10.9/7.8 L/100km (city/highway)

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Charging forward with new exterior The world’s only four-door muscle car gets a new exterior and a 300 horsepower V-6 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2015 Dodge Charger is built at the Brampton (Ont.) Assembly Plant in Canada. Production is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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conducted a study looking at the Buick Enclave’s thirdrow safety belt buckles. The kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale. A previous study dealt with a sickly problem that many of us have faced on trips with young offspring. In the early days of DVD players in cars, many kids reached for the barf bag during a long journey. Shreves’ group figured out how to place the screen outside of what they charmingly refer to as “the puke zone.” “We know through other scientific research that even if our eyes are focused on a fixed point – if we can see the outside passing by in the window – our brain is telling us that we are moving,” Shreves said. “But if our eyes are at a downward angle and do not see the view outside the vehicle, our bodies become sensitive to motion and increase the chance of sickness.” The team’s goal was to keep passenger’s eyes up and in a given spot. Determining that precise location required setting

up a DVD screen on a track that could slide along the roof of an Enclave. Researchers recorded the responses of more than 75 kids who were asked when the screen distance was too close and too far away.

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slight hint of the cars true practicality. There is a wing that emerges out of the hatch at highway speeds to produce more down force, similar to the one found in Porsche’s Panamera. The GT is sold as a 328GT, with a $48,990 starting price. It has a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and 18-inch wheels. The $56,990 335GT has a larger turbocharged 6-cylinder engine and 19inch wheels. (The wheels seen here are winter wheels and tires) Inside The 3 Series sedan is already fitted with top-notch materials and a functional dash. This is carried over to the GT model, so the front seats remain unaltered. It is the back of the car that is dramatically different. With added legroom and a higher roofline the GT feels open, especially when fitted with the panoramic roof. My kids loved the extra space but noticed the doors sit a bit higher compared to a regular mid-size SUV. The hatch has no rear wiper so expect rear visibility to be blurry on rainy or snowy days. (You do get spoiled with a rear wiper on an SUV). The hatch is electronically operated and provides a long and wide cargo area, plus the rear seats fold in a snap. The rear windows and cargo do not have

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darkened, privacy class like an SUV, which is something I would prefer. Drive The 3 Series sedan has been considered the benchmark in the compact luxury market for decades and a lot of the same goodness is here in the GT. With a longer wheelbase and a slightly higher centre of gravity it doesn’t handle as nimbly as the sedan but it is much better than the taller X3 SUV. The power from either 241 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder or the 300 hp turbocharged 6-cylinder engines goes to all four wheels and is shifted through a very slick 8-speed auto box. There are settings for vehicle dynamics and suspension from “Eco” to “Sport Plus” that can

take this car from relaxed to athletic at the push of a button. I really enjoyed driving in sport mode and getting the full effect of the 335GT, as the in-line turbo 6-cylinder is still one of the best power plants on the road. For buyers looking to save on fuel and when purchasing, the 328GT is still a potent machine. Verdict The GT falls into a very nice spot in the 3 Series family, and I include the X3 in that group. The sedan is a great car but not as practical as the X3. Yes the X3 has traditional SUV appeal but looses some of the sedans nimbleness. This is where the GT plays. It has a bigger cargo area than the X3, more rear legroom but it also has more a sedan stance on the road. The price is more expensive than the X3 so this is a premium offering in the BMW family. If I were in the market for a BMW the 335GT or less expensive 328GT would be in the running. With kids I like having and SUV but still want the fun and stability that a sedan offers. This GT might just be the right balance for some. So thank you, China, for helping to bring a unique new class of car to our market. zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca