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Coho launches spring schedule The M.V. Coho is increasing sailings to six a day between Victoria and Port Angeles, Washington. The Black Ball Ferry Line vessel will now depart Victoria daily at 10:30 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m. and return from Port Angeles at 8:15 a.m., 12:45 and 5:20 p.m. daily. The 90 minute-ferry across Juan de Fuca Strait transports 400,000 passengers and 125,000 vehicles annually.

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Highlands Games play out at Topaz Park For top-ranking, heavy-event athletes, the Victoria Highlands Games is already on the international map – but it’s not all about the strongmen at this weekend’s festival. The annual event is growing a strong reputation for its Scottish and Celtic cultural events as well. Dancers, pipers and drummers will also compete this weekend. Many of the Celtic events evolved from Scotland’s strong military culture. Strong-men events were used to select warriors, roughly 1,000 years ago. Similarly, pipers historically led the regiments into battle. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend events Saturday and Sunday at Topaz Park. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and youth, free for children under 12. For more information, please go online tovictoriahighlandgames.com.

Everybody loves a parade! The city’s biggest of the year – complete with marching bands, floats, clowns – happens Monday when the Island Farms Victoria Day Parade weaves its way down Douglas Street, beginning at 9 a.m. This year’s edition is expected to run about three hours. With the long-range forecast calling for mainly sunny conditions Monday with highs reaching 18 C, heat shouldn’t play a factor for parade watchers or participants alike. The Island Farms Victoria Day Parade is the second-oldest continuously running parade in Canada, behind only the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal. Douglas Street, from Tolmie Avenue to Humboldt Street, will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to about 1:15 p.m. Regular traffic follows the final entries in the parade.

Giddy-up, cowboy In longstanding May long tradition, rodeo fare will come to Langford starting Friday. Featuring saddle and bareback bronc riding, and barrel racing, the 39th annual Luxton Pro Rodeo runs Saturday to Monday at the Luxton Fair Grounds, 1040 Marwood Ave. A new featured performer takes the stage this season. Dancing rodeo clown Josh (Slick) Sheppard could be a highlight as he makes a special appearance. While admission is required for rodeo events, the main fairgrounds are free to access with vendor booths, blacksmith demonstrations and antique farm equipment among the displays. West Coast Amusements is set to fill the fairgrounds as well.

Highlanders hit the pitch against Pumas After a brief break from Premier Development League action, the Victoria Highlanders play host to the Kitsap Pumas, Saturday at 7 p.m. at Royal Athletic Park. Kitsap recently battled back against the Whitecaps to earn a 1-1 tie and collect a point, while the Highlanders also scored late against Vancouver in their season opener, collecting three points in a 3-2 victory. The Highlanders will aim for their second victory in as many games as they look to jump out to an early points lead in arguably the toughest division in the PDL. The Northwest

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Business chamber grills Fortin on economic plan Chamber of Commerce invite Fortin to annual general meeting to talk shop Daniel Palmer News staff

When Mayor Dean Fortin took the podium in front of a few hundred members of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce this week, the tough questions weren’t far behind. Downtown vacancy rates, a struggling conference centre, regional sewage inaction and sluggish development approval at council were queries put to Fortin after he finished a retrospective look at the city’s economic advances since the crushing financial crisis of 2008. “Jump forward six years, and I think you’ll agree Victoria is better off today,” he told the full room at the Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel Tuesday. Fortin pointed to an unanticipated $1.3 million in increased assessment revenue for 2014, two major developments slated for South Block in James Bay and across from city hall, and a massive land swap between the city and B.C. government as evidence that an economic turnaround is in the wind. “South Block was the result of five years of work by our people,” Fortin said. “And we need government to stay downtown, so that was huge.” Chamber CEO Bruce Carter agreed after the speech it’s refreshing to see significant economic investments after years of dormancy. Carter pointed to about $900,000 provided by the federal government to the Greater Victoria Development

Agency as a positive sign of investment growth. The grant is intended to assist small businesses looking to export to larger markets. “Right now, the GVDA operates as a committee of our chamber,” he said. “We put in $50,000, the City of Victoria puts in $50,000, Saanich puts in $30,000 and the University of Victoria puts in $10,000, and that’s it. If you look at communities of 330,000 people across Canada, that’s an absolutely pathetic spend on economic development. So this new federal funding is a good start.” Carter said one of the most effective ways to drive economic development in Greater Victoria would be to create the GVDA as a standalone agency to make it eligible for stable annual Bruce Carter funding. Victoria’s economic development officer, Sage Baker, also deserved kudos for her instrumental role in co-ordinating the land swap deal before the Provincial Capital Commission was dissolved earlier this year, Carter added. Victoria received Crystal Garden and several land parcels in the Inner Harbour, while the province sold its newly acquired land to Point Hope Shipyards in Vic West. Owner RalMax announced in February it hopes to double its ship repair capacity with the deal in place. Ian Batey, board chair of the Greater Victoria Housing Society, asked Fortin if the city can do more to encourage transitional workforce housing

to keep more University of Victoria and Camosun students local after they graduate. “It’s highly needed, but I see that more as a regional effort,” Fortin said. The city’s role, he said, is to create more density for affordable housing projects while improving public transit and the use of public space.

“In the downtown core, you pay for the advantage of having many of the 3.5 million visitors walking by your doors every year.” – Mayor Dean Fortin When asked whether council can do more to decrease downtown vacancy on commercial property, Fortin said larger companies inevitably look for newer Class A space like Uptown, but that Class B and C space has its advantages downtown. “It’s not like there are a whole bunch of businesses looking to expand 200,000 square feet. So when there’s a flee to quality, it takes time to fill those other spaces,” he said. “In the downtown core, you pay for the advantage of having many of the 3.5 million visitors walking by your doors every year. You don’t get that in every other community. “We also pay for the fact that we have high police and fire costs. It’s part of the consequence of being a downtown core for the region,” Fortin added. “Our focus needs to continue to be making it easier for everyone to do business here and help business thrive.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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What makes a great teacher? Experience with grade school teachers is something virtually all of us have in common. We’ve had good ones, and if we’re really lucky, some great ones who have really clicked with us, inspired us, and maybe even motivated us to dig deeper and work harder. In this week’s installment of our series on outstanding educators, part of Black Press and Staples’ Great Teachers initiative, supported by Thrifty Foods, we went to the streets to hear what you think makes a great Vardy teacher. When asked what makes a good teacher, Oak Bay resident Jim Branson said: “I think someone willing to invest in the Branson well being of their students.” Chelsea Murray, 24, from Victoria said: “Somebody who can figure out how to make it relevant to you in a way that

and connect with students on a professional and personal level. Those are the types of teachers I still think about almost 10 years after finishing grade school.” Sam Zieman, who works in the West Shore and lives in Sooke, said: “Caring about your teaching. Taking pride in what you teach, not just doing it for the money. You can tell the difference.” We’d also like to remind you to nominate an outstanding individual who is currently teaching grade school. Find the details at vicnews.com/ contests. you care to understand it.” Tammy Giuseppini, 34, from Saanich said: “Someone with understanding, who listens, and somebody who is receptive to everybody’s differences.” Mike Vardy, from Fernwood in Victoria said: “Somebody who engages the students on a one to one basis, and uses technology to help them with that engagement, as opposed to replacing that engagement.” Alicia Moyes from Brentwood Bay said: “I think a great teacher is someone who is outgoing and adaptable. A person who has the ability to communicate with different types of learners

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A timely response Apathy in the political process has reached an all-time high in recent years, with the perception that elected representatives are not really listening to public concerns. But there is evidence this week that the provincial government is heeding public feedback, on two currently contentious issues at least. An all-party committee of MLAs has unanimously supported a proposal from Finance Minister Mike de Jong that henceforth all B.C. politicians will publish their expense receipts – including food, travel and accommodation – online. The proposal, clearly a response to the flap over legislature Speaker Linda Reid’s expenses – including nearly $5,500 in business-class air travel for her spouse, since repaid – elicited a few grumbles from NDP MLAs over the work involved in backing all expenses with receipts. But it seems MLAs overall agreed with de Jong’s assessment that steps need to be taken to restore public trust, after recent “unreasonable” expense abuses in B.C. and beyond. Meanwhile Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has apparently taken note of written feedback from B.C. residents in amending the proposed Bill 24, which would make changes to the province’s Agricultural Land Reserve. The contentious two-zone provision remains, dividing ALR land into one area (Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan) where farmland would be protected from non-agricultural development and another (essentially the rest of B.C.) where farmers might have options to invite in ‘value-added’ industries that could include oil and gas development. But there are indications that the impassioned words of many regarding both the need for food security in the province and a long-term commitment to preserving agricultural land have been noted and reflected in amendments. – Black Press

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A needle in the haystack I wonder if the Conservative government of Stephen Harper realizes what the consequences will be owing to the flawed environmental review that has prevented the billion-dollar Prosperity mine from proceeding. Mining exploration, and the economic benefits we derive from that activity as British Columbians, is all about finding a needle in a haystack. Can you imagine how rare it is to find such a lucrative underground mineral deposit as the Prosperity Mine? Yet, once found, a mineral deposit like that can result in scores of jobs and a big shot in the arm for the lingering malaise of our economy. Finding that needle in the mineral haystack is truly an amazing thing, and thousands of British Columbians, ranging from a variety of professionals and specialists in Vancouver office buildings to field geologists literally walking around and exploring the thousands of hectares of land throughout the province, are all gainfully employed in the search for the mineral needles in our provincial haystack. For the sake of all those employed in the mineral and mining sector, and to continue

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attracting and developing homegrown and international investment for this vital activity, we need to ensure that the Prosperity Mine proposal gets a fair shake. The federal government needs to order a review of the flawed environmental assessment process around this mine proposal and ensure that the errors are never repeated again. This mine, the jobs it will create, and the environmental protections the company has committed to all point to getting this mine project back on track. Stephen Harper needs to know this and he needs to act. Jesse McClinton Victoria

Letter didn’t tell the whole story Re: System can handle diluted bitumen (Letters, May 9) Greg Stringham of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers stated that “Earlier this year, the federal government released a research study that demonstrated diluted bitumen (dilbit) floats on salt water – even after evaporation and exposure to light”.

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Ogden Point Breakwater In 1916, anticipating a boom in trade from vessels using the soon-to-be finished Panama Canal, more than 1 million tonnes of rock and 10,000 granite blocks were installed along the entrance to Victoria’s Inner Harbour to create a protected port. An estimated 100,000 people now traverse the concrete wall known as Ogden Point breakwater every year, a 1.6-kilometre return trip off Dallas Road in James Bay. While the thrill of open ocean was slightly tempered when the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority installed guard rails in 2013, the walk still represents one of Victoria’s most unique attractions. Walk along the lower granite blocks to witness Na’Tsa’Maht – the Unity Wall, a four-year mural project designed by First Nations artists Butch Dick and Darlene Gait. The mural tells the story of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and their traditional territory, and aims to raise awareness and understanding of the complex history of the region.

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Nestled between idyllic Fairfield and Rockland homes sits a stunning old-world mansion, complete with expansive gardens that rival Downton Abbey. But rather than the Crawleys, Government House has been home to B.C’s governor generals since 1871 (and the Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island before that). Fire has twice claimed the iconic residence, both in 1899 and 1957, but the rich history and retained architecture remains a draw for tourists and visiting dignitaries alike. The Colony of Vancouver Island’s third governor, Arthur Edward Kennedy, was the first to reside in what was then known as Cary Castle. Kennedy purchased the property for $19,000 in 1865 dollars (around $285,000 adjusted for inflation). Today, the gardens are largely accessible to the public and have undergone a series of additions. A replica totem pole from Chief Mungo Martin sits adjacent to a bronze statue of Sir James Douglas, displaying the cultural complexities of Victoria that continue to this day. The gardens are open most days of the year, while Government House public tours take place one Saturday per month at 10 a.m. See ltgov.bc.ca for more information.

Fan Tan Alley Squeezed somewhere between a city block in Victoria’s historic Chinatown is an old-world alley steeped in tales of opium, illegal gambling and police raids. Fan Tan Alley, only three to six feet wide and 240 feet long, runs between Fisgard Street and Pandora Avenue as a narrow passageway. Fan Tan Alley (derived from the Chinese gambling game of the same name) came into being somewhere around 1885, as Canada’s oldest Chinatown blossomed into a trade hub for Vancouver Island. But the alley only began taking its modern form in the late 1970s when historical geographer David Chuenyan Lai led a revitalization of the district, renting the space to emerging artists in exchange for labour and renovation help. Today, tourists and locals alike flock to Fan Tan Alley to pick up handmade soaps, artwork and other goods and services.

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Victoria AM is hosting a celebratory breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on May 23. The group, which welcomes cruise ships to Victoria, has been dressing in costume and promoting tourism in the region for 30 years. “I’ve always been a people person,” said Diana Shnider, a member for 10 years. “When my husband passed away – he and I were involved in a number of organizations together – I thought, I’ve got to do more. I heard they were involved in tourism … and I thought if there’s anything I can do for tourism, it’s something that I want to support.” Victoria AM has been in operation for three decades helping to connect businesses and tourists by providing a welcoming smile and information, as well as being among the first to provide monthly mixers for local businesses. Greeting cruise ship passengers was initiated by Norma Fitzsimmons, one of the first female Chamber of Commerce members. Fitzsimmons, the owner of Island Florist on Yates Street, initially decided to hand out flowers to arriving passengers, as the industry grew and more passengers arrived, pins were presented instead of blooms. “Norma started with giving a rose to every cruise ship passenger,” said Christopher Causton, one of the founding members of Victoria AM. “When we started to do that in 1984, there were only 11 cruise ships coming in – it was very effective, she’d pin every woman with a rose and instantly you knew she was off a ship.” The group introduced Town Criers to Victoria and placed a bronze welcoming statue of Town Crier Tommy Mayne at Ogden Point. The group also funded four Welcome to Victoria signs over the years. “We felt the need to get together and boost tourism

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The trauma of witnessing domestic violence between parents can actually impact how a child’s brain develops, according to new research. The Victoria Women’s Transition House is hosting a screening of Behind Closed Doors, a video intended to shed light on these results. The film will be shown at the Gibson Auditorium at Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus on May 22 at 3:30 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Esquimalt Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., to allow the Public to make representations to the Municipal Council respecting matters contained in the following amending bylaw: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2828 Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2828 provides for a change in the zoning designation of 825 Lampson Street [legal description below] shown hatched on the map below from RD-3 [Two Family/Single Family Residential] to CD No. 90 [Comprehensive Development District No. 90].

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Members of Victoria AM dress up in heritage costume and regularily greet cruise ship passengers visiting the Capital. and make some fun at the same time,” said Causton. Part of the fun included the first Tea Cup Race in the Inner Harbour. “Almost all of them went to the bottom of the harbour,” said Causton with a laugh. “There are a few still at the bottom, I”m sure.” The group met monthly and held the occasional hatting ceremony to encourage camaraderie among business owners. “A hatting ceremony was to honour the president of a company or somebody who was having a special day, it was always a surprise,” said former member Janna Ginsberg Bleviss. Three or four women dressed in lovely, long Edwardian gowns and hats and gentlemen in top hats would arrive and a scroll would be read by the Town Crier. “The scroll would be welcoming the person into the order of LOVE – the Loyal Order of Victoria Enthusiasts. It was full of very flowery language about the garden city, jewel of the realm,” said Ginsberg Bleviss. The honouree would then kneel on a pillow and be presented with a top hat. “It was great fun and gave somebody a fabulous hat to wear on a fancy occasion.” Along with the fun ideas, the

group also championed the construction of the Victoria Conference Centre and introduced the Superhost program. “We’ve got quite a little history, that’s why we’d like to give a little bit of a shout out to anyone who was involved in the organization – there’s probably a lot of people around, who remember fondly those days,” said Causton. The Victoria AM anniversary breakfast is at 7 a.m. on May 23 in the David Foster theatre at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and is open to current and former members. For more information, or to RSVP contact Causton at 250-595-4543 or email ec595@ hotmail.com. editor@oakbaynews.com

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2010 FORDLeather, FUSION SPORT dual exhaust, 3.5L V6 that will blow your doors off while still saving at the pump! Stk #D15980

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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18,998

22,698 TED HEAATS! SE

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Hybrid, bluetooth, heated seats. Stk #T16015

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT BC Only! Accident Free! New front brake pads and machined rotors. Stk #F16005

17,798

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

18,998

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD FUSION SEL Leather, Sunroof, ONLY 27k, don’t miss out of this gem. Stk #V15952

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LT Great first car! custom guages, body matching gearshift, accident free, over $2k in servicing done for you. Stk #D15790A

7,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FOCUS SE

2010 NISSAN CUBE S/SL/KROM Compact people mover,

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great on gas. Stk #X15931

17,398

13,698

22,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD F150 EXTENDED Rare CAB FX4 Island only truck!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,498

$ RAREONLY ND ISLA RUCK! T

2012 MAZDA MAZDA3

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

8,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD FLEXAWD,LIMITED Panoramic roof,

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Power moonroof! Leather, heated seats! This is a Jetta under $10k! Hurry! Stk #D15744.

26,698

12,398

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING BC Only! No Accidents!

BC only, accident free, power moonroof. Stk #C15857

manual trans. Stk #V15883A

22,398

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2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT Accident Free, 6 spd

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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New brake pads and machined front rotors. Stk #D15406

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New upper and lower ball joints, HUGE Kumo tires, 6.7L BlueTec Diesel. 350hp and 650ft-lb of torque. Stk #V15886.

New machined rotors, DVD player w/new headphones. Stk #F15937

12,998

2009 DODGE RAM 3500

18,998

2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2008 FORD F150 XLT

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6,888

11,998

Stk #V15825A

28,688

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2008 PONTIAC WAVE SE Power moonroof! 5 Spd! A/C!

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2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD Alloys, 4x4.

power roof! Premium speedster! Fun! Stk #T15702

19,998

4X4

2004 INFINITI G35 RWD! Bose soundsystem, heated seats,

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2010 NISSAN XTERRA 4

headlamps, chrome grill surround Stk #D15461A

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER SV

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD! Ecoboost turbo!

16,998

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

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2010 HONDA CIVIC EX-L

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Stk #C15878

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD with wet trunk storage, perfect for the beach! Stk #F16006

17,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 17” alloy, rear spoiler, AC, full pwer access Stk #K16024

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE BC only, new windshield. Stk #C16020

2013 DODGE CHARGER SXT BC ! ONLY

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2013 JEEP COMPASS SPORT NORTH EDITION Accident free, bi-halogen projector

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2010 FORD FOCUS SES

2007 MAZDA MAZDA5 Sliding side door, roof racks, moonroof

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2010 DODGE JOURNEY R/T DVD, roof, navigation.

2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT-8

15,598

BC Y! L ON

Stk #V15945

2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 New tires and machined rotors, BC only. Stk #D15959

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2010 NISSANBC MURANO SL Only! Great tires and brakes! heated seats, back up camera. Stk #C16010

2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM New battery, timing belt, 4 new tires, new front brake pads and machined rotors. Stk #V15967

17,498

2010 FORDLeather, FUSION SPORT dual exhaust, 3.5L V6 that will blow your doors off while still saving at the pump! Stk #D15980

16,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

AWD

18,998

22,698 TED HEAATS! SE

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Hybrid, bluetooth, heated seats. Stk #T16015

20,698

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT BC Only! Accident Free! New front brake pads and machined rotors. Stk #F16005

17,798

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

18,998

25,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD FUSION SEL Leather, Sunroof, ONLY 27k, don’t miss out of this gem. Stk #V15952

17,398

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

4X4

BC Y! L ON

B.C. only! Bluetooth! Brakes like new! This is the ideal hatch and deal! Stk #V15859

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LT Great first car! custom guages, body matching gearshift, accident free, over $2k in servicing done for you. Stk #D15790A

7,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FOCUS SE

2010 NISSAN CUBE S/SL/KROM Compact people mover,

Bluetooth, heated seats, winter package Stk #V15947

great on gas. Stk #X15931

17,398

13,698

22,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD F150 EXTENDED Rare CAB FX4 Island only truck!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,498

$ RAREONLY ND ISLA RUCK! T

2012 MAZDA MAZDA3

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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

8,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD FLEXAWD,LIMITED Panoramic roof,

9,998

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AWD

Power moonroof! Leather, heated seats! This is a Jetta under $10k! Hurry! Stk #D15744.

26,698

12,398

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING BC Only! No Accidents!

BC only, accident free, power moonroof. Stk #C15857

manual trans. Stk #V15883A

22,398

BC ! ONLY

2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT Accident Free, 6 spd

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

33,998

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New brake pads and machined front rotors. Stk #D15406

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New upper and lower ball joints, HUGE Kumo tires, 6.7L BlueTec Diesel. 350hp and 650ft-lb of torque. Stk #V15886.

New machined rotors, DVD player w/new headphones. Stk #F15937

12,998

2009 DODGE RAM 3500

18,998

2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC only! Hybrid, saving you money at the pumps! Stk #D15492A.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD F150 XLT

Look at this hybrid which is full of space and power! Stk #D15750

6,888

11,998

Stk #V15825A

28,688

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2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID Do you like to save money?

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3.99%

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23,398

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Accident Free! Stk #D15706

12,998

Stk #d15653. A long box gas crew cab F-250?! We’ve got it! Upgrade!

2008 PONTIAC WAVE SE Power moonroof! 5 Spd! A/C!

2013 FORD FUSION SE

OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm

FROM

THE WALK IN VICTORIA TAKES PLACE JUNE 8TH AT CITY CENTRE PARK

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT HYBRID

BC Y! L ON

ENT CID E! C A FRE

2012 FORD F250 XLT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

26,498

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD Alloys, 4x4.

power roof! Premium speedster! Fun! Stk #T15702

19,998

4X4

2004 INFINITI G35 RWD! Bose soundsystem, heated seats,

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Compact crew cab, 4x4. Stk #D15918

2010 NISSAN XTERRA 4

headlamps, chrome grill surround Stk #D15461A

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER SV

from every vehicle sold at Galaxy Motors Island wide throughout the month of May

RATES

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VOTED BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE! LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

21,698

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD! Ecoboost turbo!

16,998

Winning awards as best off-roading SUV. Stk #D15512A

DRIVE A LITTLE, SAVE A LOT!

We're donating $10

BUY A U SE TO

Best City

of the

2013

R YEA

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2012

R YEA

17th

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VICTORIA NEWS

Stk #D15632. 4x4, leather! HEMI! This rare regular cab is too unique to pass up!

E HICL VE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT

Voted

2011

R YEA

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16th

BUY A U SE TO

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of the

E HICL VE

VICTORIA NEWS

E HICL VE

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2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

WHY PAY MORE?

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E HICL VE

7603 250-478-

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2008 DODGE DURANGO SLT

2010 HONDA CIVIC EX-L

This 8 seat Durango is perfect to pull, carry and tow anything you could imagine! Stk #T16002

Stk #C15878

Leather, Heated seats, moonroof. Best selling car in Canada. Stk #D15983

16,598

15,998

16,298

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD with wet trunk storage, perfect for the beach! Stk #F16006

17,998

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 17” alloy, rear spoiler, AC, full pwer access Stk #K16024

26,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ! ONLY

2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE BC only, new windshield. Stk #C16020

2013 DODGE CHARGER SXT BC ! ONLY

BC only, accident free, power sunroof, Sirrius satellite, brake assist. Stk #D16032

12,298

24,798

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DL #30897

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Yamaha F115 4- stroke, galvanized trailer, lowrance GPS/sonar combo unit, lots of storage, anchor package. Last one!

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engines I have used. The V6 engine is a 3.6L direct injection unit with a potent 305hp. Both are matched to a 6-speed automatic that can be shifted manually but the shifter is on top of the knob, which is not the best place. The big car platform and independent suspension make for a sure-footed ride with almost a luxury car feel. The road feel is there, but never intrusive. This big sedan can actually handle rather well. This vehicle is not the choice for backcountry road excursions, but it provides a stable and secure feeling. Verdict Consumer Reports recently rated this one of the best cars they had ever tested, right behind the Tesla Model S and BMW 135i. This

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Charities fundraising hits its stride with marathon Kevin Laird

Cathy Noel, general manager of the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The prize purse for the elite The Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon will celebrate its 35th program will be increased by birthday this year, but instead of $15,000. The incentive bonus for a Canadian breaking the receiving gifts it’s giving them. course record remains The marathon at $5,000, but an addiannounced at a media tional $1,000 will be conference Tuesday awarded to the top that $1 from every Canadian in the mararegistration will be thon, male and female. donated to its charity Noel also announced pledge program. some green initiatives: This could potena partnership with tially bring in an addiIsland Return It to tional $11,000 to chari- Cathy Noel recycle paper cups and ties based on final reggel packs – it is estimated that istration numbers. “The charities continue to 175,000 cups could be recycled help the Victoria Marathon Soci- on race day. For the second year, ety spread the word and get new the marathon will partner with runners and walkers inspired to the Green Team to ensure the participate, and raise dollars course is clean after the event. Finally Noel announced that for their charity of choice. It is a win-win partnership,” said all marathon participants will News staff

receive New Balance jackets and CHEK News is the title sponsor of the 2014 charity pledge program. “We want everyone crossing the finish line on Oct. 12 to celebrate their event, the success of others and the commitment to running a local event which has an impact on the entire community,” Noel said. The Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon comprises of four races: the 42.2-kilometre marathon, half-marathon, 8K road race and kids run. Registration fees are $100 for the marathon, $75 for the half-marathon and $40 for the 8K road race. The entry fee for the Thrifty Foods Kids Run will remain at $17 until Oct. 11. To register go online to runvictoriamarathon.com. Victoria Marathon is Oct. 12.

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Tanya Smith, Paul Nursey and Dean Fortin are up to the challenge of running an 8K race at this year’s Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The gauntlet was thrown down by Cathy Noel, the marathon’s general manager, to the three during a media conference Tuesday at Frontrunners Footwear on Vancouver Street. The three are approaching the challenge from separate perspectives. Smith is manager of community relations for CHEK TV and is also chairperson of the marathon’s charity pledge program. She doesn’t consider herself a runner. “I’m not excited about running per se. I’m more excited about supporting a charity,”

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she said. “If I’m going to be chair of the charity pledge program, I thought I needed to get more actively involved with running.” Smith plans to enrol in a running clinic. Nursey, president and CEO of Tourism Victoria, is a former runner. He ran a half-mara-

thon in 2005, but due to work commitments gave up the sport. “One of the reasons I chose to come to Victoria was for my health, Nursey said. “I’m keen to run. I’m keen to get back in shape.” He’s registered for a run clinic that begins in June. Fortin, Victoria’s mayor, is a runner and

has run the TC 10K in the past. “Peer pressure is an amazing thing,” he joked when asked why he decided to take up the run challenge. “I love to be at the race start to be there and look at the 12,000 people. It was an easy decision when invited to run.” klaird@blackpress.ca

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is wanted for Fraud, Utter Forged Document and False Pretense. • Weight: 155 lbs. • Height: 5’8” • DOB: Oct. 12, 1991

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Paul Nursey, left, Tanya Smith and Dean Fortin will compete in the Victoria Marathon 8K road race Oct. 12.

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the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society. The successful applicant will receive $1,500 and create work on four four-foot-by-eight-foot plywood panels, which will then be installed on the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society exterior wall. The works will be displayed in the alley from Aug. 9 until February 2015. To apply, visit openspace.ca/ commercial_alley.

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When Alice steps through a mirror to an alternate universe in Lewis Carroll’s sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, she discovers an inverse world of characters, imagery and time. The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria aims to replicate some of that wonder with its summer exhibition, Through the Looking Glass, structured on the late 19th Century Carroll novel of the same name. The exhibition – opening today – takes viewers on a mindbending journey through 100

years of modern and contemporary art history from the gallery’s own collection, organized chapterby-chapter by guest curator Lee Plested. The exhibition features works by Édouard Manet, Pablo Plestad Picasso, Henri Mattisse and Auguste Rodin, and well-known contemporary artists the Group of Seven, Andy Warhol and Michael Show, Michael Morris and Ann Kipling among others.

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Many of the works are already part of the AGGV’s impressive collection, usually hidden in storage. “There are some world-class pieces in this collection,” Plestad says. “My hope is that audiences will develop an understanding of modern and contemporary art history, and will be inspired by the great artistic accomplishments of the past.” Carroll’s novel will also be the inspiration for next month’s Urbanite cocktail evening at the gallery. That event runs June 13. Through the Looking Glass runs until Sept. 7. For more information, visit aggv.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Artisans lane opens at Manor The artisan’s lane at Huntingdon Manor is springing back to life this weekend after a decade in inactivity. Nestled between Huntingdon Manor and Gatsby Mansion at 309 Belleville Street, the artisans lane will be open all summer, Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. “It’s like a mini Moss Street market – we have a little bit of everything,” said co-ordinator Nicole Hewat. There are 18 kiosks booked for the grand reopening with goods including pottery, homemade candles, jewelry and paintings. Musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music will also be performing. The festivities kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Q: HOW DO I APPEAL A VALUATION FROM ASSESSMENT BC? From Assessment BC’s deputy assessor, Greg Wood Typically, less than two per cent of assessments are appealed. This year it was just under one per cent. If a property owner isn’t satisfied with the assessment of their property, mailed out every January, they can call Assessment BC and speak with an appraiser. Step 2, the property owner may request an independent review, conducted in front of the property assessment review panel. Should the review prove unsatisfying, the property owner may then put the matter before the property assessment review board. There’s not many people who go to that level. It’s quasi-judicial and has a deadline to appeal of April 30 of each year. Compare assessments yourself at evaluebc. bcassessment.ca. Do you have a homebuying or selling story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Oliver Sommer at: osommer@black press.ca

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What’s your home really worth? The ins and outs of putting a dollar value on your biggest asset Natalie North News staff

Amanda Mills doesn’t work from home – not hers, anyway. The owner of Mills Appraisal Group in Saanich spends her days visiting homes, along with a range of residential and commercial properties around the Capital Region, to determine the value. Mills is a real estate appraiser and while seasoned home-buyers might have a solid understanding of her profession, the average person, she says, doesn’t necessarily know the value of determining a value. “In the course of your lifetime, you will have various issues to deal with, for example, appraisals for probate purposes,” Mills says. “If you’re the executor of an estate, upon the death of a parent, you have to arrange to get the estate in order and have an appraisal done to establish the value of a property. Not a lot of people realize that.” The list of needs for an appraiser – an arm’s length assessor of value, independent of government and a realtor – is lengthy. Appraisals are used for: mortgage financing and re-financing; marketing; setting an independent probable sale price; estate-planning in terms of inheritances or allocations; insurance; purchasing, such as when a buyer is seeking an independent opinion for a property they intend to make an offer on – perhaps an out of town buyer not familiar with the local market; tax purposes, such as when a primary residence ceases to be the primary and the last lived-in value needs to be determined; legal settlement, such as divorce; new construction, such as when banks determine

the value at the various stages of construction, in progress advance reports; subdivision development projects; and strata corporations, now obligated to provide a newlylegislated depreciation report. Mills begins the appraisal process with a visit to the property – one in which few discretionary notes are made. Mills or her business associate take note of the basics: the layout of the home, its square footage, the condition of the property, what amount of updating has been completed, what deficiencies may exist in terms of electrical or plumbing systems and building envelope. The bulk of the work then begins back at the office, when the property is compared to similar properties via the Multiple Listings Service (MLS). Condition of the property is one area where owners can expect the greatest return on their investment, with a fix as simple as a fresh coat of interior paint an easy first step to take. “If a house is not in good condition, people are going to come in and look at it and though it might only cost $3,000 to paint it (they might see) only the effort of doing it. With the added factor of doing it, they might see more than the bare cost,” Mills says. “These days houses are presented in a very good fashion. Sellers and realtors are very savvy about staging a house for sale, so that if a house is not in good condition paint-wise, that’s quite a negative against it.” Building envelope and kitchen and bathroom renos also make Mills’ shortlist of greatest returns on investment pre-appraisal, the latter a home-selling stereotype to which Guy Crozier, president-elect of the Victoria Real Estate Board can attest. On a functional level, swapping out an avocado toilet clearly isn’t as necessary as maintaining a

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Real estate appraiser and consultant, Amanda Mills, owner of Mills Appraisal Group, conducts the majority of her work here, at her Broadmead office, where she compares properties against similar types in the Capital Region via MLS. roof, Crozier says, but the benefits are plenty. “You do those things for two reasons,” he says. “You do them partially to increase the value and partially for your own enjoyment. I would say that on average, kitchens and bathrooms can increase the value – on the money you’re spending – probably by 50 to 70 per cent automatically. The rest you’re doing for your own enjoyment.” The most valuable resource for new home buyers to take advantage of when assessing value,

according to Crozier? Their own two feet. Get outside and see as many properties as possible. “Sometimes, a first-time homebuyer, buying the first or second home that they see can be detrimental. I think they need to see a good variety of homes in a couple of different areas in their price range so they can really start to assess. “And – ask their realtor: ‘What homes have sold in this area?’ So it’s almost like doing their own appraisal.” nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Good old, bad old days of four-wheeling Luxury and hi-tech systems abound in the 4x4s that show up in the local media test fleets. When I stepped out of one of the more loaded examples the other week I got to thinking about yesteryear. Some might refer to them as the good old days – judge for yourself. I remember, not that long ago, four wheeling in a truck when the standard transmission shifter was so loose, you didn’t know whether you were in gear or neutral. Anti-lock brakes were when you lost your master cylinder to a stick, while (independently minded) power steering kicked in when you hit the corner of a rock so hard it ripped the steering wheel out of your hand, and if you weren’t careful your thumb as well. Traction control came in the shape of new tires. Automatic four-wheel drive was achieved by asking your passenger to step out and lock the front hubs. The parking brake was a log shoved under the rear tire. Soft suspension meant your shocks were blown. Off-road suspension meant you spent more time hitting the roof with your head and back than you actually spent on the seat, which if you were lucky had some remaining

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2010 NISSAN CUBE S/SL/KROM Compact people mover,

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17,398

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manual trans. Stk #V15883A

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$22,000 to $26,000

2013

Regal Turbo

$26,000 to $30,000

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was dropped for the 2013 model year and trim levels offered were eAssist, Turbo, Turbo Sport, and GS. On the safety front, standard equipment includes a stability control system and the OnStar emergency service. It comes with six air bags and rear seat side air bags were an option and standard on GS. Regal’s crash test performance was also outstanding and earned it a “top safety pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. So far, overall reliability has been “average” according to Consumer Reports, but it did get a “recommended buy” rating and is one of the top-rated vehicles in its class. Safety Recalls: 2011: The spare tire size was listed incorrectly, with the letter “T” missing on the Tire Pressure Label. The label should properly indicate the spare tire size as T125/80R16. 2012: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, the Body Control Module (BCM) may have been incorrectly programmed during the manufacturing process, thereby preventing parking lamp activation. Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module. 2012/2013: Vehicles equipped with eAssist, the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function correctly and cause a gradual loss of battery charge. This will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp and eventually the engine may stall. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odour, smoke and possibly a fire in the trunk. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Generator Control Module. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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was very impressed with it then; it’s one of the best new engines I have used. The V6 engine is a 3.6L direct injection unit with a potent 305hp. Both are matched to a 6-speed automatic that can be shifted manually but the shifter is on top of the knob, which is not the best place. The big car platform and independent suspension make for a sure-footed ride with almost a luxury car feel. The road feel is there, but never intrusive. This big sedan can actually handle rather well. This vehicle is not the choice for backcountry road excursions, but it provides a stable and secure feeling. Verdict Consumer Reports recently rated this one of the best cars they had ever tested, right behind the Tesla Model S and BMW 135i. This new Impala does everything a big car buyer is looking for: it cruises with ease, has more than enough room for five adults, and the interior is quiet and refined. I would suggest that buyers of more expensive Luxury brands like Buick or Lexus give this car a shot, it has all the same comfort but with a lower price point. One main criticism of this new car is the lack of an all-wheel drive system. The Buick LaCrosse offers it, as does the Cadillac – the major difference between these products. Midsize sedan buyers should also have a look at the Impala offers for just slightly more money. Hopefully this new Impala will not be relegated to fleet sales and rental lots. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca