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Sally Walker recalls the rumble of thousands of aircraft flying over her radar station somewhere along the Dorset coastline on June 6, 1944. Walker and her fellow Royal Air Force technicians stepped outside to watch, unaware they were witnessing the beginning of the largest seaborne invasion in history. “I remember seeing the two big Hengist and Horsa aeroplanes, these enormous (partially) wooden gliders built to take the airborne troops. They were so impressive,” she says from her Fairfield home. Today marks the 70th anniversary of Operation Overlord, or D-Day, when more than 156,000 Allied troops – including 14,000 Canadians – stormed the beaches of Normandy and changed the course of the Second World War. Canada’s troops were charged with taking taking Juno beach, one of five key beaches heavily defended by the Germans along France’s coastline. Amongst the 50 Canadian naval destroyers was HMCS Gatineau, a former Royal Navy ship transferred to Canada in the run-up to D-Day. Gatineau sustained some damage during the invasion but still made it back to English ports,

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Students picket outside Victoria High school on Fernwood Road to protest a lack of progress made in labour negotiations between the B.C. Ministry of Education and teachers’ union on Wednesday. With only weeks to go before the end of the school year, signs like “We are not pawns” and “Education is not a game” express the frustration felt by many students across B.C. where 18-year-old Winnipeg native Leslie Saul joined its ranks. “We headed over to northern Scotland, then back to Ireland and then the English Channel, where we were patrolling and protecting merchant ships,” said Victoria resident Saul, now 89. After the war ended, Saul

learned Gatineau had sailed through the Panama canal to Victoria, where she was dismantled at Capital Iron’s shipyard in the Inner Harbour in 1956. The hull was then barged upIsland to Royston and sunk to create a breakwater for a lumber operation. The breakwater

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remains visible today. “I went to see (Gatineau’s hull) after I was married,” Saul said. “You get very attached to your ship as a sailor. It’s your home and your shipmates are there. So it was very sad to see her sunk there.”

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Kitchen fire at Blue Fox Cafe A stalwart all-day breakfast restaurant will be shuttered for at least a few weeks after a kitchen fire broke out at the Blue Fox Cafe Monday morning. The fire at 919 Fort St. was called an unfortunate accident, said Insp. Brad Sifert. “One of the burners in the kitchen caught on fire,” he said. “Depending on the appliances, it was maybe $25,000 for clean-up costs.” No word yet on a re-opening date for the popular restaurant.

Beeswax-coated plastic wrap alternative Abeego a winner, but online contest could spur Toni Desrosiers into new U.S. markets Daniel Palmer News staff

A local inventor is hoping to replace plastic wrap with a sustainable and reusable product, but she needs the community’s help to take her business to the next level. Toni Desrosiers, inventor of beeswaxcoated food wrap Abeego, is in the running for a $100,000 prize from the Business Development Bank of Canada. “We’re in over 200 stores across Canada and the U.S. now,” says Desrosiers from her Rock Bay studio. “Word of mouth has been our No. 1 driver.” Abeego is comprised of hemp and cotton

One arrested in James Bay fires A man is in custody after he was caught pouring gasoline onto wood chips in a playground near James Bay Community School on Sunday night. A K9 team was deployed and tracked down the supect after a short foot chase. A bike shed was also lit on fire in the area but extinguished on its own. “That fire could have been much worse if it had spread to a nearby carport and parked vehicles,” Sifert said.

Hospice fundraiser raises $60,000

The Anneswer to Cancer annual fundraising soccer tournament brought in a record $60,000 to support end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice and set a new Canadian record for the most consecutive soccer passes. The fourth annual fundraiser was started by Brett Hyslop and Steph Steiner of World Cup Soccer Camp in memory of Steiner’s’s mother, Anne, who died at Victoria Hospice in 2010. The fundraiser has raised over $170,000 since 2011. dpalmer@vicnews.com

other business owners across Canada for the BDC 2014 Young Entrepreneur Award. She’s also the only B.C. business owner in the running. The winner will be selected through online voting, so Desrosiers is appealing to everyone in Victoria and beyond to vote daily. “Our goal is to really rally Victoria,” she said. “We have a strong community here and everybody believes in shopping local and supporting local business. If we can pull on that, we could really move ourselves up in the rankings.” To vote for Abeego or find out more, go to bdc.ca/yea. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Esquimalt teen wins national essay contest Daniel Palmer News staff

Within days of stepping aboard the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield captivated millions of people across the globe. Using social media, a bit of song and live video feeds, Hadfield created an instant window into life beyond the atmosphere. It was that incredible reach that inspired Esquimalt High school’s Emma Roberts to pen an essay on the inspiring Canadian for the A&E Lives That Make a Difference contest, in which she won first prize

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sheets that are treated with tree resin, jojoba oil and beeswax, among other ingredients. The finished product then fits over dishes or around food easily. By cleaning Abeego with cold, soapy water, a single sheet can last more than a year, Desrosiers says. “At the end of its life, Abeego is compostable, and our production process is also 100 per cent waste-free,” she says. Her three-person production team creates twist ties from leftover strips, with plans to reveal more creative kitchen uses for the product in the months ahead. Desrosiers is now competing against nine

against hundreds of submissions across Canada last month. “People like the appeal of (Hadfield’s) nerdy science and tech background mixed with the fact he sings and is a good storyteller,” Roberts said. Her essay describes Hadfield’s global impact through the use of stunning photography from space, where he “emphasized our planet’s awe-inspiring beauty and undeniable fragility.” She wrote how Hadfield’s “perspective of our planet encourages all humans to see ourselves as shared inhabitants of Earth, and reminds us that the planet which

we call home is not only invaluable to our own existence but is something worth fighting for.” With her $2,000 prize, Roberts will head to the University of B.C. next fall to study general science. Another $1,000 will go to Esquimalt High and put towards the school’s thriving poetry slam club, said Principal Colin Roberts. Twelve-year-old Tavania Chichak of Glanford middle school took home the grand prize of $3,000 in the Grade 5 to 8 category and coincidentally featured Hadfield in her essay as well. dpalmer@vicnews.com -with files from Kyle Slavin

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Douglas Street bus lanes open Monday help transit riders and cyclists move faster during peak commute times, reduce congestion into the region’s main employment centre and reduce emissions.” Parking will be permitted along Douglas Street during off-peak hours. A second phase of the $1.5-million project will create a northbound priority lane from Hillside Avenue to Tolmie Avenue. Construction on Phase 2 is expected to begin in 2015. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Victoria resident Anne Steers, left, reacts to the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the new Beacon Hill Park rose garden by Mayor Dean Fortin on Tuesday. The garden was built due to a philanthropic gift from Steers.

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Through a poem read by a friend, Anne Steers recalls walking hand in hand with her late husband, Ernie, past Beacon Hill Park’s famed rose bushes en route to Cameron Bandshell, a blanket tugged neatly under Ernie’s arm as the evening light fades. She remembers petting old Queenie, the stalwart workhorse gently clopping its way across the park’s fields, and how she first marvelled at the regal peacocks strutting past

flower beds like they owned the land. Nearly seven decades later, Steers is officially becoming part of Beacon Hill Park’s history with the opening of a new rose garden, made possible through a philanthropic gift from Steers to the City of Victoria. “It’s my legacy of beauty and love for you,” continued Steers in her poem, referring to her late husband, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. Longtime friend David Hepburn said it’s amazing to think of Steers wandering Beacon Hill

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Park’s grounds so many years ago. “It’s the 70th anniversary of D-Day this week. Can you imagine Anne and Ernie walking through this park that long ago,” Hepburn said. “That’s how long Anne has cared about this crown jewel of our city.” Steers’ face lit up as she made her way through the gated entrance of the garden, alongside Mayor Dean Fortin, towards a plaque commemorating the day. The plaque, attributed to Steers, reads: “I red rose, I bring love, I bring joy, I bring peace and happiness to all to bring me to you.” Fortin said he was humbled to witness a legacy of people who care about the park. He then quipped to parks staff who keep the park looking pristine each year: “Now we get to celebrate creating more work for you.” The new rose garden contains 150 roses, which when in full bloom next year, are expected to display a variety of colours. An ornamental fence protects the garden from deer and features a custom-iron gate. New bench seating and extended paved pathways connect the rose garden to nearby Queen’s Lake. The rose garden is easily accessible from parking spaces near the petting zoo. ©2014 Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin For Everything That Matters, and thetriangle triangle“M” “M”symbol symbol are are registered licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co.& Co. ©2014 Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin MooreMoore For Everything That Matters, and the registeredtrademarks, trademarks, licensed to Benjamin Moore

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A jogger passes the soon-to-be scrapped Undersea Gardens barge, which is drydocked at Point Hope Maritime shipyard in Vic West.

Undersea Gardens heads to scrap pile A long-standing aquarium removed earlier this year from Victoria’s Inner Harbour will soon be turned into scrap metal at Point Hope Maritime shipyard. Undersea Gardens was sited awkwardly along the south end of the Inner Harbour as a popular tourist attraction from 1969 until earlier this year, when owners Oak Bay Marine Group announced he barge would be removed because it was in need of serious repairs. The dissolution of the Provin-

cial Capital Commission, which owned the area leased by Undersea Gardens, also played a role in its permanent removal. “We had a few people come up with suggestions for the barge, a few of which I really liked,” said Ian Maxwell, Ralmax CEO, owner of Point Hope Maritime shipyard. Innovative suggestions for the 150-foot barge included a floating liquor distillery and office space, as the hull remained in good shape. But this week, a decision was

made to break down the barge for scrap metal, Maxwell said. We’re still taking the asbestos out ... but we’re going to dismantle it,” he said. Undersea Gardens was originally located in Oak Bay from 1964 to 1969. The aquarium allowed thousands of visitors to descend beneath the harbour waters to view West Coast sea life. A new use for the vacant waterfront property has yet to be determined. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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D-Day recalls hard sacrifice A very important and pivotal anniversary takes place today: the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of France credited as one of the decisive moments of the Second World War in Europe. Canada played a big part in the invasion, with Canadian troops among the British-led forces who stormed Juno Beach, one of five landing places along 80 kilometres of shoreline in Normandy. Among their ranks were soldiers from Greater If D-Day had Victoria and those who been a failure, have since settled in our the Germans corner of the world. Throughout the war, the would likely Soviet Union continually put great pressure on its allies have fought to land in France, as it was on for much doing the heavy lifting on longer. the eastern front. When the Allied forces finally executed their year of planning with Operation Overlord, not everything worked out as hoped, but on the whole the invasion was a success. It took a month or so of hard fighting to truly establish a significant presence in France, but from then on, it was simply a matter of time before the Germans conceded defeat, as they were stretched due to troubles on the eastern front. But a formidable foe they remained for some time. If D-Day had been a failure, the Germans would have likely fought on for much longer. The cost in lives lost and in the intentional wiping out of Jews and other minority groups would have persisted for even more horrific years. D-Day remains a truly historic day 70 years later, though most of the troops who fought in that battle and survived have since passed away. Some surviving veterans will be in France today to mark the occasion while others will mark it here. But for those of us too young to remember that day, it’s vital not to forget. Our way of life can be traced back to the tragedies and triumphs that scarred the coast of northern France seven decades ago.

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Disability pay rules defy logic May is a long difficult month for clients on disability benefits; we have to survive on an unlivable income for five weeks due to scheduling policies of the Minstry of Social Development and Social Innovation. But it was a double whammy for me: my disability cheque was withheld at the ministry office and I was not allowed to get it until I submitted a signed Service Canada Pension Plan application to get early retirement benefits. I submitted the signed application because I had no choice. Either submit it or be cut off with no money at all. No client on disability should ever have to choose between having a permanently reduced pension for life (the penalty for early application) or eating. Nobody dealing with chronic illness should ever have their lifeline taken away from them. The fact that the ministry was completely willing to cut me off disability, knowing that I would be left on the street with no food or shelter, is absolutely horrifying. The fact that the ministry is doing this to thousands of disabled clients across the province is beyond horrifying. It is unspeakable. Personally, I know of clients whose disability benefits were terminated because they were too mentally or physically ill to fill out the CPP forms. If we value our humanity as a

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society, we simply cannot allow this to happen to the sickest and most vulnerable seniors in this province. Doreen Gee, Victoria

Missing aboriginal women need action

While Canadians naturally recoil on horror when confronted by the news of rape and murder in other countires, they would be well advised to look closer to home. The widespread violence against aboriginal women in B.C. is well documented, with domestic violence against aboriginal women bring three times as likely than in other populations. Hardly a week goes by before more harrowing news is released to the media by various authorities. The issue is a complex one, but unlike the challenges facing women in distant countries, we can easily make a real difference here in B.C. Former B.C. attorney general Wally Oppal outlined one simple solution in his report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry: provide safe transportation between the small communities along B.C.’s highway of tears, where many women have gone missing. While private, for profit transportation options exist, the deep poverty in some aboriginal communities ensures there will always be women hitchhiking despite the danger. They simply

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have no other option. Given the incredible number of women that have gone missing along that highway, it’s crucial that the government provide safe and free transportation for these women. If white women in the suburbs were experiencing the same fate, Christy Clark’s government would be moving heaven and earth to stop the disappearances. Mr. Oppal suggested an easy solution, the government then ignores it and women will likely continue to disappear. Does that perhaps make the government culpable? Nathaniel Poole, Victoria

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“This is a real test for the players who think they might have a shot at the big leagues, and some of our players definitely do,” Swanson said. “The scouts are watching. This league is the real deal.” The WCL is growing, too, with the addition of the Yakima Valley Pippins for 2014. It’s allowed the league to create three divisions, East, West and South. The HarbourCats will compete in the West with the Bellingham Bulls, Cowlitz Black Bears and Kitsap BlueJackets. The winner of each division qualifies for the post season, with one wildcard spot up for grabs. The HarbourCats open the season on the road tonight (June 6) against B.C. rival Kelowna Falcons. The home-opening series versus the Cowlitz Black Bears is June 10, 11 and 12.

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drive is. Especially on the most, direct route. Knowing Getting me there doesn’t involve security screenings, boarding passes, the hospitality of flight attendants or that I would get to spend some quality time with my the company of an Airbus. With my bag tucked away grandparents, and the A3, kept me going. With the in the trunk, my destination set into the GPS, it was go speed limits decreasing and the flow of traffic considertime. ably worsening, I knew I was getting close. It was just This particular A3 came equipped with Audi’s new nearing dinner. Perfect. MMI Touch with hand-writing recognition infotainBefore devouring my grandma’s famous crepes – ment system and the MMI Navigation plus. Instead of complete with homemade apricot jam with apricots spelling out the address using the dial and twisting the that grew in their summer home’s backyard. My wrists back and forth, you can just trace out the letters grandparents tightly embraced me. I’m not sure who with your finger on the dial’s face. I will warn you, if you was more excited to see whom, though their attention have bad penmanship like me, the system might pick up was split between hugs and admiring the red chariot on a different letter than the that brought me to their one you had intended! home in one piece. I can’t Grandma’s Famous Regardless, getting the hang blame them. It is quite the of it is relatively easy, and sedan in regards to styling. really kind of fun, too. And that colour just can’t Ingredients: 2 eggs Throughout the drive in be missed. Pinch of salt Germany, I shaved a few As I walked through the 1 teaspoon of sugar minutes off here and there. courtyard and along the 6 heaping spoonfuls of flour The speed limitless zones path to their apartment, (can be substituted with rice flour for gluten free!) certainly helped. Perhaps I caught a faint whiff of Dash of baking powered that’s why I opted to take what had been baking 300ml milk the car rather than fly. throughout the day. I knew 300ml soda water A chance to drive quickly – 50ml Oil that the crepes, and myself, in certain sections - AND get would soon be gone. Mix and let it sit for 10 minutes a delicious meal at the end. In this case, you can’t help Fry in pan on medium heat The A3’s swift characteristics buy devour yet appreciate Makes 20-25 hail from its 1.8L, direct the goodness a “home” injected and turbocharged cooked meal can have. The 4-cylinder engine. With a family then gathers around the dinner table, says grace, healthy dose of 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, and digs in. I had everything I needed. Was it worth it? That’s obvious of an answer as is the The competency of its front MacPherson Strut with response to, “Do you want seconds?” Lower Wishbones and 4-link rear suspension with sepThe meal was priceless but the 2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI arate spring/shock absorber arrangement at highway has a starting of $31,100. speeds is confidence inspiring. It doesn’t waver with Check out the Question of the Week and if you want the speed and feels firmly planted. And for a small-ish more info about the A3, visit www.audi.ca vehicle, that’s always a good thing. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca The Audi A3 itself isn’t boring by design, but the long

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Future of public libraries needs community input Hundreds of library delegates weigh in on future of public libraries at national annual conference hosted in Victoria Libraries are literally full of stories. We have stories that live in books, stories that come to life on screens, and stories that walk through our front doors. Last week, Victoria hosted the 69th national Canadian Library Association Conference and Trade Show where we had the opportunity to share stories with our colleagues from across the country. The conference theme – Building Bridges to the Future: Colleagues, collaboration and consultation will get us there – was particularly apt given that our local public library system serves more than 300,000 residents across 10 municipalities. With more than 700 delegates, including librarians and library staff, library board trustees, vendors, and others representing public, academic, school and special libraries, there was lively discussion and exchange of stories about the role of libraries today and in the future. Sessions and exhibits covered everything from open data to new collections for print disabled patrons, makerspaces to copyright, and ebooks to seed libraries. While the work of libraries is varied, there is consensus that libraries are integral to strong, healthy communities – and not just among library types. A recent survey by the Pew

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of ELIZABETH LILIAN GIBBS, ALSO KNOWN AS BETTY GIBBS AND BETTY B. GIBBS Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Elizabeth Lilian Gibbs, also known as Betty Gibbs and Betty B. Gibbs, late of 422-540 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia, are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned, c/o Wilson Marshall Law Corp., 200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 911 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4X3 on or before June 27, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. James Clark Crawford, Executor

WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2007 JEEP COMMANDER 1J8HH48K97C612725 Owner C. Campagna 2004 KIA SORENTO KNDJC733145265450 Owner Unknown 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE 1J4FJ68S1TL261828 Owner T. Clark 1990 HONDA CIVIC 2HGED6347LH010148 Owner C. Lloyd 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 4T1BE32K52U553342 Owner J. Freeman Will be sold on June 27, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

PERSONALS MAKE A Connection, Talk to Sexy Singles FREE now! Call 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

COUNTRY living at its finest! Nestled amongst seaside farms and quiet country roads this full acre property enjoys all the charms of rural living while conveniently located just minutes to farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets, shops, restaurants and worldclass golf courses. 1700 sq. ft main residence with 3 bed/2 ba PLUS detached 600 sq ft garage with fully contained studio above. Gorgeous established fully-fenced and flat garden, chicken coup and amazing whimsical garden shed with loft! 3766 DUKE ROAD. MLS # 335887. $649,000.00 Susanna Crofton, RE/MAX Camosun. 250.888.6648

COMPUTERS/INFO SYSTEMS LEAD TECHNICIAN

Blackapple Cellular of 2608 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4E4, is looking for a lead technician with experience in the following fields: â&#x20AC;˘Experience & understanding of PCB boards. â&#x20AC;˘Ability to test/repair/reprogram/replace PCB embedded microcontrollers and processors. â&#x20AC;˘ BGA repair experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with luminaries & UV adhesives. â&#x20AC;˘Programming experience with C, C++ & Java. â&#x20AC;˘Assembly Language Programming. â&#x20AC;˘Experience with Unix Operating system. â&#x20AC;˘Extensive experience with hot air, reflow solder & infrared soldering. â&#x20AC;˘Good verbal and written English language skills. â&#x20AC;˘Multi-language and asset. Monday- Friday shifts. $2500/month, benefit plan offered after 3 months. E-mail resumes to: admin@blackapplecellular.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL ORAL SURGERY office needs CDA with DAANCE certification for 1-2 days/wk. Call Dr. Elizabeth Johnstone. (250)370-1900.

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK LEGAL assistant required. Conveyance and/or property development experience preferred but will consider all applicants. Email resume to Jodie@pearcetaylor.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAVY Duty Mechanics JM & Exp 2yr+ Apprentice to join our team, camp work on the Westcoast of BC. Comp. wages/benefits. Email resume to js29bd@shaw.ca Black Diamond Mechanical.

VOLUNTEERS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339

VICTORIA WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT BEST HANDS Massage. Very exp. New to BC. Mon-Fri, 10-8. Affordable 778-265-8800 KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $200 NEW CHANDLER BBQ. 4-burner. $125. obo. Call (250)385-0617.

FREE ITEMS AB LOUNGE II- new, never used, $60. Call 250-6582966. FREE: PEDESTAL (250)385-9353.

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FRIENDLY FRANK 2 MATCHING multi-coloured twin bed in a bag sets, never used, $10/e (250)656-5618. CURVES SANDALS, deer antler, box of smurfs, $5/each. (778)265-1615. MENS 3-piece new suit, pure virgin wool, size 34-36. Fits 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? , $95. Call (250)727-9425.

VARIETY OF office furniture, etc including desks, filing cabinets, tables, steno chairs. Going cheap, make us an offer! See at Peninsula News Review, call for an appointment. 250-656-1151, ext. 126.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 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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HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE30% off all plants. 7th to 30th June. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay.

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ROYAL OAK: Near Commonwealth pool, 1 bdrm condo, Hardwood floors, applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, prkg, refs. $980. (250)216-5090.

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No exp. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, but an asset. Photo ID and proof of Sin required! Please apply to #110 - 2950 Douglas Street

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER SOCIAL SERVICES Career Opportunities:

EXPANDING INTO VICTORIA!

Includes Training. Call Dave for Home Inspection Franchise Presentation. 1.855.301.2233 www.bc.abuyerschoice.com

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. â&#x20AC;˘ Distress Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Bank Foreclosures â&#x20AC;˘ Fixer Uppers Free list with Pictures & addresses at: www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

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

LOST AND FOUND LOST: WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S summer shall, black w/ white design/tassels. Near Save On Foods, Sidney. Sentimental, reward offered. (250)652-7685

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

SUPERIOR 1.2L electric kettle with whistle. Canadian made. New in box $12. 250-383-5390

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

OPEN HOUSE SIDNEY: OPEN House, Sunday June 8th. Executive town house, minutes walk to town center. Lots of extras, move in condition, must be seen. To view call 250-6557194, or 250-818-2972 .

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

PERSONAL TRAINER Fitness exercise ball, purple, $15. (250)598-0750.

BARGAIN FIREWOOD; Seasoned split and delivered. Call Dave at (250)686-6601.

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

OFFICE CORNER computer desks. 2 desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 24â&#x20AC;? x 72â&#x20AC;?, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $150 each or $250 for both. Call Jim at 250-6561151, ext.126.

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CALL VICTORIA: 250.384.8121 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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BROADMEAD NEIGHBOURHOOD Sale, Kentwood Place, Saturday, June 7, 9am-1pm. BURNSIDE/ALBINA St: Across from Tillicum School, Sat, June 7, 10-2. Multi family; household, jewelry, misc... CORDOVA BAY: 755 Helvetia Crest., Sun., June 8th, 9-2pm. Furniture, tables, garden tools, bikes, pressure washer, etc... LARGE MOVING SALE !!! Jun 7th and 8th 10:00 to 3:00 AT: 1010 Highrock Ave. Everything must go! NO EARLY BIRDS PLS. !! RICHMOND/OAK BAY. 1040 Bank St. Sat. June 7, 10am2pm. Everything must go! SAANICH- 1215 & 1219 Duke St, Sat, June 7, 9-1pm. Sm boat, ladders, misc tools, wire SIDNEY- 9518 Maryland Dr, Fri, Sat, Sun, June 6, 7 & 8, 9-3pm. Estate Moving Sale!

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AUTO SERVICES

WANTED DOUBLE garage in Oak Bay/Fairfield for Classic car storage. (250)598-9496.

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

TRANSPORTATION

TRUCKS & VANS

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

1 Bdrm Suites in Sooke

From $675 per mo Refs required.

To view call 250-642-1900

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 LAVENDER CO-OP accepting applications for a 1 bdrm, $620/mo. Quiet area, sm pet ok, W/D hook up, insuite storage, lrg bright kitchen. Gross income $25,000.+ share purchase is $2,500. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

1998 GMC SAFARI Passenger Van, 164,000 km, inspected. $3000. Call Tom at Esso Hillside & Shelbourne, 250592-2455.

MARINE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

BOATS

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

$$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

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VICTORIA: GIANT garage sale; 2124 Chambers at Princess, Sat., June 7, 10-4pm. All proceeds go to the Dominican Republic Outreach.

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

SIDNEY- SMALL quiet Bldg. Sunny, 1 bdrm+ den, 1 bath, 2 balcony condo, view overlooking Sidney Island & Mt. Baker. Stainless F/S,D/W, with access to W/D. Newly Reno’d updated. NS/NP. Walking distance to all amenities & bus. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. $1300. Must have Refs. Call (250)658-8591.

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233. TILLICUM MALL: Furnished Rm in apt., all amens. NS/NP. $500 inclusive. 250-893-8727

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MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

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

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

JOHN’S STONEWORK. Free estimates. Over 30 years experience. (250)595-6099.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

TAX

250-477-4601

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

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.

CONCRETE & PLACING BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053. RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

CONTRACTORS soL DESIGN-BUILD. Handicap accessibility design & installations. Res./Comm. Renovations & new construction. Dan (250)661-7316.

• 29 yrs experience • All home renos

Call Steven 250-381-4123

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

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

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

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ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. 250-858-7004; COMPETITIVE rates. Res/Comm. AA Clarke Electric Ltd. Lic#100789 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 U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

COURIER/DELIVERY SERVICES

GARDENING

WESLEY’S ONE Hour Courier Service. Starting at $7.00 up. Call 250-920-9024.

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

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535

AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 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. MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding & More. Senior’s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502. PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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. Decks, Painting, 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.

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

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.

RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108.

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70./hour. 4 ton/lift. Sr. disc. Free est. Call Philip. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

STUCCO/SIDING

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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

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

PAINTING

YOUR Home Solutions. Pro painting; deck, fence & reno carpentry. Nick 250-686-8502.

ANDREW’S GARDENING Landscaping+ Carpentry. Clearing, weeding, pruning, rock work, lawns. 20 yrs exp. Insured. Call 778-967-1246.

PLASTERING

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

LANDSCAPING

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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

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

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

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

NEEDS mine.

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

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Q: WHAT CAN I DO TO SPRUCE UP MY YARD WHEN SELLING MY HOME? Scrub away the dirt – Clean moss-covered or stained pathways or concrete areas with a power washer, and use it on outside walls too, if not painting the house. Freshen up the colour – Put a coat of paint on arbors, fences and gates and other wooden elements to cross that off the buyers’ to-do list See your yard from the inside out – View sight lines to the garden and grounds from inside. Place tasteful garden art in prominent places near windows; perhaps colourco-ordinate the item with interior decorations. Stage your patio – Set outdoor tables with place mats, and attractive plates and flatware, as if guests were coming over. Do you have a homebuying or selling story to share? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Oliver Sommer at: osommer@black press.ca

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES MAY 2014 / MAY 2013 NEW LISTINGS FOR MONTH, MAY 2014/ MAY 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS PEAK MAY 2014/ MAY 2013

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Tidy grounds make a good first impression Do it yourself or spend a little to clean up unruly yard Don Descoteau News staff

Green, freshly cut grass, healthy plants or flowers and generally tidy grounds go a long way when it comes to selling your home. Says Victoria Real Estate Board president Tim Ayres, typically not one to trot out clichés, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The state of a home’s outside property is literally the first thing people notice when they arrive for a showing or a drive-by viewing. “You can probably get a pass on your landscaping in the winter, but once spring and summer come, everybody notices. It’s a big deal to have a nice-looking property,” Ayres says. In terms of bang for the buck, spending $200 to $300 on bark mulch and potted plants can be one of the best investments a home seller can make to spruce up their lot, he adds. Niki Ottosen, owner of Gardener for Hire and a certified horticulturist, often gets phone calls from homeowners or real estate agents looking for help tidying up homes before they’re put on the market. “They want a quick cleanup and they want ideas on how to make it look good before they take pictures,” she says. For simple freshen-ups, she advises clients to redefine the edges

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Niki Ottosen, a certified horticulturalist, says something as simple as spreading fresh bark mulch in garden beds can enhance the overall look of the yard for home sellers. of garden beds, spend some time weeding and add some bark mulch to gardens or around plants. “It adds curb appeal and shows people that you take care of your place.” With people living busy lives and spending precious spare time on

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things they enjoy more, not everyone will be interested or motivated to go to town on their yard, Ottosen says. “What I find is a lot of people find gardening overwhelming. They’re OK doing painting and stuff, but

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Nigel Matthews The Mustang T5 body shell has been painted, clear coated, wet-sanded, re-cleared and finally polished to a show quality finish. Now comes the fun part of a restoration, the reassembly, opening boxes and fitting all of those new parts. This is as close as you can get to being a car factory assembly line worker except you are doing every task instead of just one, and you have all the time that is needed and not having to work to the speed of a moving production line. One of the upgrades that the T5 will receive is a new product designed to dampen and suppress the driveline and road noise, making the inner cabin as quiet as possible and a bit like a modern car. The foil covered pads have a peel off backing and are adhered to every inner sheet metal panel such as the roof, floor, doors and bulkhead. The next step is to install the new wiring harness; old wiring harnesses become brittle over time due to heat and corrosion at the joints and terminals, ask the owner of any British Sports Car from that era! The interior has been completely renewed from top to bottom staring with the headliner, trim panels, carpets, dash pads and the seats have all been reupholstered. Before the new back glass and windshield are installed (all of the other glass panels have been replaced) the new vinyl top is installed. Installing a vinyl roof is not a task that is performed very often these days but 360 have the skills to do this in-house. LKQ stocks a huge selection of high quality muscle car sheet metal and parts. “If you are doing a premium muscle car restoration the only sheet metal you want to use is from LKQ,”

asserted Rick Francoeur at 360. The exterior panels will soon have their final fitting. They have been fitted and removed during the restoration process countless times to make sure that the panel gaps are correct. The final fitting process will involve two or three people to make sure that the paint does not get chipped or damaged. Before the original V-8 engine was removed from the car it underwent a compression check, all of the cylinders had equal and strong readings so a complete re-build was not necessary. The carburetor has been replaced with a new two-barrel, the automatic transmission has been completely re-built as has the rear axle. Rick talked Laura out of fitting a modern rack and pinion power steering kit or even upgrading the manual steering box to a power-assisted unit so it will be reliving the Armstrong steering experience for Laura when parking at low speeds! One safety upgrade is the installation of original Ford front disc-brakes; these are a must in today’s traffic. Collector vehicle drivers are very cautious, invariably when accidents occur it is the drivers around you that are not paying attention or cutting you off. 360 have done their research and paid a lot of attention to detail during this rebuild, right down to avoiding the temptation of installing an exhaust system with two tailpipes. Next week, we will explore what exactly a T5 is? How rare they are and explore some of the events that Laura and her brand new old car car will be attending in this 50th anniversary year of the Ford Mustang. Nigel Matthews is the director of sales and marketing for Hagerty Insurance Canada. nmatthews@hagerty.com

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ages, shapes and sizes. Frequently, they have a ‘your neighbour’ look, avoiding anything flashy Curbers often lurk online and in appearance that might draw in the small print of classified attention. Sometimes dresses advertising sections. like a mechanic or labourer who But no matter where they needs the cash urgently for one choose to advertise their cars reason or another. for sale, their driving desire is to He always have a story about make you a bad deal dressed as the vehicle that sounds reasona good one. able, given that the buyer is realIn the next two weeks, we’re ly only interested in the car, not going to take a look first at a the story. However, sometimes typical curber profile then tell there will be you about the an elaborate activities of Typically, the curber yarn designed some specifis a male, 45 or older but to elicit an ic conmen known to the they can come in all ages, emotional reaction; for authorities. It shapes and sizes. example, is hoped that he’s selling this information for his dad’s will ensure you widow, his kid is going back to won’t fall foul of these low-lifthe home country for a visit. ers. I’m indebted to the Vehicle This is a way they can “bridge” Sales Authority for providing the the registration – sell a vehicle research necessary for me to still registered in someone else’s furnish with this advice. name. I guess I’ve always had a The only way to reach him is cartoonish image of what a by cell phone, he’s slippery about curber looks like but the VSA providing details and his availput me straight on that notion. ability. He will always be alone Typically, the curber is a male, 45 and usually has a pay-as-youor older but they can come in all

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interested in. They may be slick but one downfall is their creative writing ability! – They usually use the same language and terms in all of their ads. The viewing location will al-

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one else drive the vehicle for insurance reasons or the vehicle doesn’t have enough gas. If there is a test drive, the radio will be turned on up loud to drown out any mechanical problems. If the customer wants to take the vehicle for an inspection, the curber will accuse them of not trusting them! Always in a hurry because another potential buyer is coming by shortly. Chats constantly to keep the buyer from having time to think clearly. Curbers are all good salespersons, they know how to deflect and direct conversations. They are engaging and portray themselves as being on the buyer’s side; “not like those bad dealers” in some disreputable area of town. They want cash and will take the purchaser to their choice of autoplan agent. I have to say if you get this far along in a transaction and you haven’t cottoned on, after reading this advice you might be destined to be a victim! keith.morgan @drivewaybc.ca

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First stage in the transformation of Lincoln Zack Spencer The Lincoln MKZ is the first vehicle in a four-vehicle transformation coming from the premium carmaker over a four-year timeline. The MKZ has been selling well and the hybrid model has sold much better than Lincoln was expecting. But the reality is that Lincoln has a long way to go to resurrect this once mighty American luxury brand. It’s hoped the brand’s new fashion-forward design will attract younger buyers, rather than the older crowd that traditionally purchases the brand. Another is providing value, something luxury buyers are not used too. The base MKZ and the Hybrid have the same starting price of $37,960

Looks

This big Lincoln is built off the same platform as the less expensive Ford Fusion. It could be argued that the front waterfall grille is dramatic and takes that base Ford sedan and turns it into the Lincoln

with good effects. The standard LED headlamps also make a statement. It is the back of the car that I’m not sure about. The super clean and rather square rear deck lid and bumper, framed by a full width taillight, look modern but the rest of the car has sweeping lines. The back is chunkier looking. One thing we really miss is a rear trunk release on the outside of the car; you have to use the key fob or the interior release. When you open the trunk, the area for storing the hybrid battery pack really limits the amount of space for carrying larger objects.

Inside

Front and centre is the standard MyLincoln Touch system, which is the same as the MyFord Touch system. If Lincoln wants to charge more for its products, it should install a different system, as Cadillac does with the Cue system. Both the regular gas model and the hybrid come nicely equipped. Many buyers will likely opt for the preferred package at $6,100 to

get the huge panoramic three configurations, the sunroof, navigation system, base front wheel drive heated rear seats and (FWD) with a 4-cylinder steering wheel, backup turbocharged Ecoboost camera, blind spot warning system and more. This was the Lincoln has done a package on my test good job of packaging the car, and it is a good MKZ hybrid without a price deal, because for $46,000, the MKZ premium. comes loaded. As a comparison, the Lexus ES hybrid fully loaded engine an all wheel drive is more than $53,000. (AWD) with a 3.7L V6 or this hybrid. Unfortunately, the V6 is the only one with Drive AWD. The 2.0L Ecoboost The MKZ is sold in

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turbo 4-cylinder is the same one used in the Range Rover Evoque and pumps out 240hp. The 3.7L V6 has 300hp and the 2.0L 4-cylinder matched to a hybrid system has a rather pokey 141hp. The upside is that this car is rated at 4.0L/100kmh in both the city and highway. As I have remarked before, the Ford/ Lincoln hybrid system is one of the best on the market but invigorating it is not. This is a cruiser; the whole setup is refined and muted making this MKZ not as

edgy as it looks. Historically, Lincoln’s main rival has been Cadillac but now these two companies couldn’t be farther apart. Cadillac, with its award winning ATS and new CTS, contends with the best German products. This MKZ isn’t going to get German car buyers excited.

loaded is a relative bargain in the luxury space. But there are a few problems. One is the push button transmission. I’m not opposed to buttons, just to the fact they are not close to the driver; it’s a bit of a reach, especially going back and forth from drive and reverse, several times, when parking. I much prefer the rotary dial in the Jaguar or the column shifter in the Mercedes products. The rest of the centre console is covered in hard plastic with sliding controls for the heat and radio, the rest are touch-sensitive. Call me old school but I prefer a conventional layout. The biggest rival for this car is the less expensive Ford Fusion on which it is based. Lincoln should do more to differentiate itself from Ford. zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca

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While most auto manufacturers provide option lists as long as your arm, the 2014 Buick Enclave provides many luxuries as standard equipment. Particularly appreciated by yours truly on an extended test drive were the perforated leather seats that conform to your body and provide comfort and warmth via easily accessible heater/air conditioning buttons. I found the Enclave to be very comfortable and the cabin to be very quiet, in fact there was little if any road noise. Seating for seven with an option for eight, gives riders plenty of room and all seats are very comfortable. The second seats slide forward easily thanks to ‘Smart Slide’, enabling quick access to the thirdrow seating area. With the pull of a lever, the cushion flips up while the seatback slides forward. The system can be adjusted to provide more legroom either for those in the second row or third. I should also note the ice blue LED light strip that envelops the entire inside of the vehicle at night, forming a chest high ring of light. Might be ok if you’re a fan of the movie Tron, but I found it a bit distracting. Moving on . . . The Enclave features enough technological upgrades to excite any techno savvy person. The Buick IntelliLink system is an interactive audio system that enables you to access music and apps from your smartphone. It also offers a voice to text system to discourage the temptation to glance at your smartphone while driving. I used the system extensively and proved to be a real winner. Many safety features are

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