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‘Catch the spirit’ at Commonwealth reunion Travis Paterson News staff

Saanich’s benefits from the Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games are easy to see, and it’s almost time for those who experienced the motto “Catch the Spirit” to re-live it at the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence on Aug. 23. The 20th anniversary party for the Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games gave us the ‘Commonwealth Kids’ generation, led by Claremont secondary came Olympic diver

Riley McCormick and two-time Olympic medalist swimmer Ryan Cochrane. They grew up in Saanich Commonwealth Place, benefitting from the high performance programs in place thanks to the 1994 games and are are going to this summer’s 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, July 23 to Aug. 4. “The spirit lives on,” said Jim Reed, who was the executive vice-president of the 1994 CWG. “It’s a family reunion. We expect two to three thousand people to show up. There were 14,000 volunteers, organizers and athletes

during the ‘94 games, and the event was a turning point for sport in the Capital Region and the country, Reed said. Bringing the Commonwealth Game to Victoria was a cross-municipal endeavour with Saanich solidifying the bid by building Saanich Commonwealth Place. It took a lot of hard work, recalled then Saanich mayor Murray Coell, who’ll be on hand at the anniversary party. PlEASE SEE: Volunteers invited to anniversary event, Page A10

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Canada Day will once again be celebrated from the top of Mount Tolmie with musical hits from the 50s, the 1650s, that is. Raven Baroque is holding its seventh annual July 1 concert, a pair of one hour sets at 1:30 and

3 p.m. on Tuesday atop Mount Tolmie. The 12 musicians will be dressed in wigs and period costumes performing popular works by Albinoni, Bach, Fux, Vivaldi and more. There are a limited number of 150 chairs provided so bring a comfortable lawn chair to assure seating. Admission is by donation. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Superheroes to the rescue at Uptown Fourth annual event raises awareness of real-life heroes in Saanich and throughout the Capital Region Daniel Palmer News staff

If you happen to see Batman and Superman walking around Uptown this weekend, don’t panic – they’re not searching for an evil supervillain. They’ll be at the busy Saanich shopping centre for the fourth annual Superhero Kids Day. The free family event is the brainchild of Superheroes of Victoria founder Mark Ashfield, who also hosts popular photo shoots for B.C. Childrens Hospital at Uptown each August. “The whole day is to teach kids about local heroes,” says Ashfield, a former military corporal who served five years in the Canadian Forces infantry after getting his accounting degree. He’s spent a lifetime helping others, from the first time he organized a battle-of-the-bands competition at age 16 to raise money for repairing a church roof. Then, five years

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ago, a friend who knew of Ashfield’s charming geekiness approached him about the B.C. Children’s Hospital “Be A Superhero” campaign. The program was struggling with no one to take the reins or find a physical way to breathe life into it. It was Ashfield’s bat signal. This weekend’s event, however, is more about creating awareness of real-life superheroes right here in Saanich. Saanich Police, firefighters, paramedics and nurses will be speaking to kids about the ways they help people in the community every day. “You can make masks and capes at the event, but throughout the day, we’ll have professionals teaching kids that what they’re doing is what kids read about in comic books. They’re the real heroes,” Ashfield says. The event runs 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and features superhero-themed games, a magician, bouncy castle, face painting and more. Perhaps the best part: kids can design and wear their

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hy is heart attack the number one killer in this country? Ninety-nine percent of doctors say it’s due to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) and that cholesterol lowering drugs are the primary way to treat it. But I suggest cardiologists have closed minds and are ignoring facts that could save thousands of North Americans from coronary attack. Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds coronary cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. Two-time Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Linus Pauling reported twenty-five years ago it takes a mere 10 milligrams to prevent scurvy, but several thousand to prevent heart attack. Williams Stehbens, Professor of Anatomy at Wellington University in New Zealand, proved Pauling was right. Stebhens’ research showed that coronary arteries closest to the heart are under the greatest pressure. This causes collagen to fracture resulting in the formation of a blood clot and death.

I also believed the research of Pauling and Stehbens irrefutable. Now, the work of Dr. Bush has convinced me my decision was prudent. But to take large doses of vitamin C and lysine requires swallowing many pills daily. It’s a tall order for those who dislike swallowing one pill. So for several years I’ve been trying to find a company that would manufacture a combination of vitamin C and lysine powder. Now Medi-C Plus™ is available at health food stores and specialty pharmacies. The dosage for the Medi-C Plus combination is one flat scoop mixed with water or juice with breakfast and the evening meal. Those at greater risk should take one flat scoop three times a day. This column does not recommend that those taking CLDs should stop them. That is a decision that can only be made by patients and doctors. As for me – I bet my life on vitamin C and lysine! I turned 90 this year.

I knew that Dr. Graveline, a physician and NASA astronaut, had twice developed transient global amnesia from taking cholesterol lowering drugs (CLD’s). I was also aware that patients have died from CLDs. Others have developed kidney, liver and muscle complications.

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This summer, the News will be publishing a special photo supplement called Snapshot of Saanich, featuring pictures of the people and places that make our community such a terrific place to live, work and play. We want your photographs – taken in Saanich in the last 365 days – to be featured alongside the photos taken by our staff photographers. We want to share with Saanich residents the photos from your springtime hike up Mount Douglas (Pkols), your backyard snowman build (Saanich received a tiny bit of snow this past winter) and any other occasion that you find worthy of a few photos. “With most everyone walking around with a camera in their pocket these days, we know Saanich residents are capturing some great, spontaneous moments on their phones,” said Saanich News editor Daniel Palmer. “Those pictures of the day-to-day events, from taking your kids to a Saanich park or going for a walk with a friend, are what we want to see and share.” Send high resolution pictures via email to editor@saanichnews.com. Please include full names of people in the photo, when and where in Saanich the photo was taken, as well as any other relevant information for readers. Look for Snapshot of Saanich – and your photos – in a late July edition of the News.

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One of the biggest names in women’s hockey, four-time gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser, is hosting a trio of charity street hockey games on Vancouver Island this Canada Day. Hosted by Country Grocer as part of its Islanders for Islanders summer campaign, Wickenheiser is play July 1 in the rear parking lot of the Archie Browning Sport Centre in Esquimalt from 4 to 6 p.m., as well as playing in Nanaimo and Cobble Hill. Wickenheiser will be available for photos and autographs at the event, which will feature, along with street hockey, a barbecue and music. The event is by donation, with proceeds going to Macaulay elementary. The game marks Wickenheiser’s first visit to the Island since 2010, when she played in a lead-up game for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games against the U.S. “I’m really excited to come out to the Island again,” Wickenheiser said. “It’s always fun to hear the stories and just see the kids. They always remind you of the fun of hockey and why we all started playing.” Wickenheiser began her international hockey career at the age of 15, when she was added to the

national women’s team roster as a forward for the 1994 World Championship. Since then, she’s risen to global prominence as part of Canada’s Olympic team, which she has played for since its introduction as a medal sport in 1998, when she helped Team Canada win the first silver medal. Wickenheiser was named alternate captain for the subsequent Olympic Games, and has helped lead Team Canada to the top of the podium four times, most recently in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games where she was also chosen to be the flag bearer during the opening ceremonies. Her dedication to the national

pastime was officially recognized in 2011, when she received the Order of Canada to commemorate her role in furthering women’s hockey around the globe. Outside of the rink, Wickenheiser has been active in community outreach, particularly with youth. In 2007, she travelled to Rwanda alongside a team of Canadian Olympians with the athleticsbased humanitarian organization Right to Play. She worked with the organization again in 2011, when she visited Ghana along with her son. She’s also worked with youth through the organizations Spread the Net, KidSport, Classroom Champions, Clean Air Champions,

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Saanich annual report shows green advances District’s carbon footprint down 18 per cent since 2007 Daniel Palmer News staff

A minor increase in cycling collisions and strong strides made in carbon reduction are a few of the highlights of a 2013 annual report approved by council Monday. The report serves as an overarching document to give council a clear sense of whether or not Saanich’s 1,500 staff Coun. Nichola Wade are meeting municipal targets governed by the Official Community Plan. “This is the 10th year we’ve done this and it’s simply part of the culture of how we now operate,” said Mayor Frank Leonard. Highlights of the report include an 18 per cent reduction in Saanich’s carbon footprint

since 2007, a gain made by introducing several electric vehicles to the municipal fleet and “right-sizing” vehicles when needed, said Coun. Nichola Wade.

“Housing affordability shows us we need to keep working on that front as well.” – Mayor Frank Leonard “We’ve also implemented heating, lighting and cooling improvements that have gone into our municipal buildings,” she said. Leonard said the report has only “a couple of red lights” amongst mostly accomplished targets, but the accountability to improve on infrastructure such as cycling lanes, and sidewalks, as well as housing is still key. Some advancements have been made in housing affordability, he said. But there are still more than 1,500 people on B.C. Housing’s

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affordable housing wait list in the Capital Region. “Housing affordability shows us we need to keep working on that front as well,” he said. Wade said the report also highlighted 61 collisions involving cyclists in Saanich last year, which was higher than the community’s anticipated collisions of 54 or less. But she said the numbers may also indicate a positive shift to higher ridership. “It’s tragic, but I also think that means more people are cycling. Now we have to focus on protecting and them and getting bike lanes online,” Wade said. View the annual report at saanich.ca under the June 23 council agenda. editor@saanichnews.com

Did you know? n Saanich’s official vision includes three key areas: environmental integrity, social wellbeing and economic vibrancy.

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Do you know where the ‘stuff ’ you throw away goes? Over 850 residents of the Capital Regional District saw for themselves where their “away” is at last Sunday at the Open House at Hartland landfill and recycling facility. For the past several years, Hartland Happening, a semi-annual open house, has offered a behind-the-scenes look at the region’s award-winning, multipurpose facility. This year’s Hartland Happening welcomed visitors from 10:30 am until 2 pm on Sunday, June 22. Activities included a free shuttle to the event from Camosun College, guided tours, interactive exhibits, a giant sandbox, face painting and a monster machine area. Mr. Tube Steak was on hand to barbecue hot dogs and veggie dogs that were free to event guests. Cash and non-perishable food items were collected for local charities. Hartland receives garbage from across the region, processing more than 450 tonnes per day. “I’ve lived twenty minutes away from the landfill most of my life and I’ve never given much thought to where it ends up. Knowing that so much effort goes in to making it a safe and sustainable site makes me proud of living in the capital region,” explains a Saanich resident. The CRD thanks its community supporters, and all the businesses and volunteers that made this year’s event a success.

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It’s all about the money Very few parents would have expected last fall that their children’s school year would be over by just the second week of June. Yet that’s the case, as negotiations between the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and the B.C. Teachers’ have hit a stalemate, and classes won’t return likely until fall. The two sides remain far apart on wages, benefits and classroom issues. BCPSEA’s latest offer includes a $1,200 signing bonus for an agreement by the end of the school year, and a series of wage increases up to May 2019 that includes “economic stability dividend” amounts depending on B.C.’s economic performance. The BCTF wants a $5,000 signing bonus followed by increases of 3.5 per cent in the first year and 1.5 per cent in each of the next three years, for a total raise of eight per cent plus compounding, which brings it closer to 12 per cent – double what any other public service union has accepted this year. As the BCTF and some members of the public maintain, “it’s not all about money,” and in some respects, that’s true. The BCTF also wants reduction in class sizes and changes to composition, with more special needs support. The harsh reality is in the costs. The BCSPEA has calculated the current teachers’ wages and benefits demands to be worth $211 million in year five. Expanded preparation time for teachers would add another $90-million plus. And the price tag on the union’s position on class size and composition? The BCPSEA puts that at $1.67 billion – a 30-plus per cent increase on the entire B.C. annual education budget of about $5 billion. Ultimately, it does become all about the money. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org.

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Wearing their tartan kilts and carrying heavy cultural instruments, 39 members of the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band are Scotland-bound to take part in major historical and musical events. Colin Magee, drum sergeant for the GVPPB, says the band – made of up bagpipers and drummers who are active and retired Oak Bay, Saanich and Victoria police officers – is set to play at Sterling Castle tomorrow (Thursday) to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. “It was a major battle where Scottish King Robert the Bruce beat King Edward II’s army in 1314,” said Magee, who emigrated from Glasgow to Victoria in 1966 as a teenager. “This is a key year for Scotland; 2014. Glasgow is hosting the Commonwealth Games this summer, in September they’re holding an independence vote, and we’re there to commemorate this original battle for independence.” Magee, who helped establish both the City of Victoria Pipe Band and the GVPPB, says the goal of the group is “to support local policing as part of the public profile, and further Scottish music in the community.” The band also includes civilian members, like Magee. The group will also participate in Pipefest in Sterling, which will fea-

ture more than 1,000 musicians and Highland dancers parading through the city. They’ll also attend the European Pipe Band Championship at Forres, though they won’t be performing. Saanich police spokesperson, Sgt. Steve Eassie, has been a member of the band for eight years. He said joining the GVPPB has been a great experience so far. “My family originally came from Scotland. I saw this as an opportunity to not only follow through with my passion for music, but also sort of look into my genealogy a little bit,” said Eassie, one of the bass drummers in the band. Both Magee and Eassie say there’s strong connection between policing and Scottish music. “I think a lot of it has to do with the type of music. This music tends to resonate quite well with our members, especially when we’re doing formal celebrations or other events,” Eassie said.

“The bagpipes are synonymous with Remembrance Day, I think that’s why we gravitate towards them. ... And there’s not many people out there that I know that don’t enjoy hearing bagpipes played from time to time.” The GVPPB has members as young as 16, who’ve made it into the band by way of the GVPPB junior program, which practises out of Spectrum Community School. “You’ll find pipe bands in a lot of communities – Australia, New Zealand, Africa. It’s really a global activity,” Magee said. “They’re teaching youth all over the world to continue this music. This bodes well for the future of pipe bands.” The GVPPB will arrived in Scotland on Wednesday and will return to Canada on July 2. The trip is entirely self-funded, McGee said. For more info on the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band, visit gvppb.com. editor@saanichnews.com

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Zsuzsanna Straub – and I get behind the wheel of our MX-5. Within moments, we’re topless. The car. Not us! Seven vehicles comprise a group, including a leader and a sweeper. We’re comfortably nestled in the bosom of the pack. Our job is to enjoy ourselves, as well as give the MX-5 a little bit of room to romp free. It’s hard not to smile on the undulating roads of Vermont, which are lined with trees, houses, fields and topped off with a bovine scent! Then there is what is called “The Notch.” A mountain road where emaciated limbs of indigenous trees

look like they’re reaching out and trying to touch the cars. Boulders are scattered and the path is paved around it. The intermittent obstacles would likely be the outcome of two Greek gods having a rock fight. You would have to have superhuman strength to move them. The sinuous and slender road is a hoot to drive through especially with no one in front of you. The occasional crackling on the CB radios frequently is overpowered by instructions from the leader. Like a mother duck summoning her young, we followed in order. We stuck together and took in some breathtaking scenery of New

Regardless of background, profession, or preference in exterior colour, few vehicles in the world bring people together as strongly as Mazda’s MX-5.

England. Scenery aside, what was the most interesting to breathe in was the enthusiasm and energy of the Miata owners. Liz Burns has “Miatatude” stickered across her windshield. Miata earrings dangle from her ears as she professes her love of her emerald beauty. Another owner decided to turn his conventional doors into ones that open up not out. At breakfast, lunch and dinner, they regale each other with stories of other events they’ve been on. Outbursts of laughter perk up the ears of bystanders; making them wish they were at that table reliving the memories. The camaraderie of those young and young at heart is undisputable. Regardless of background, profession, or preference in exterior colour, few vehicles in the world bring people together as strongly as Mazda’s MX-5. Liz was one of the first members of the Trillium Miata Club. She expected to join a group of Miata owners and drive with them on weekends. Liz says she “didn’t expect to make friends for 25 years” but she did. And as the Miata/MX-5 turns 25 this year, here’s to another quarter century of promote the best that life has to offer: the bond of mankind and machine, 167 horsepower at a time. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Alexandra Straub

’’

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2014

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1,500†

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250-474-2211

www.saunders.subarudealer.ca

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FROM

3.99%

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

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save you the loss in buying new! Come find out! Stk #D16085

NO NTS! DE CCI

16,998

2012 NISSAN SENTRA XTRONIC CVT

At less than 105,000kms this SuperDuty is ready to get hauling for you! Stk #X15687A

NO NTS! 2013 DODGE GRAND IDE CARAVAN SE ACC

19,998 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2009 HONDA CIVIC DX BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Canada’s #1 selling car for many, many years! Stk #V16206

12,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

NO NTS! DE CCI

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

17,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015

7,388

No accidents, all new tires, new rear brake pads, machined rotors. Stk #S16147

2010 NISSAN MURANO SL

BC ONLY! Great tires and brakes! Heated seats and backup camera!This luxurious Murano is a fast, fun and roomy ride! Whether it be used as a business vehicle, a family vehicle or a vehicle to haul around the kids, it is versatile enough do it all.. Stk #C16010

BC Y! L ON

2013 NISSAN SENTRA SL BC only, all new tires, & machined front rotors. Stk #S16042

17,388

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,488

NO NTS! DE CCI

BEST P

BEST P LA

15,488

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

! RTY

SPO

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088

12,488

2008 DODGE DAKOTA SXT If one word could summarize what a truck should be, it would be the word that describes the ’08 Dodge Dakota Sport models: Everything. Check it out: the restyle is drop-dead awesome, from the squared shoulders to the two-tone accented seats. Stk #V15948A

D AW

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

34,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD Sunroof, alloy, AWD Stk #F16183

9,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

B.C. only! Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power! Stk #C16139

2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT BC ONLY! New front brake pads and machined rotors! Stk #T15701A

7,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD FOCUS S/SE

Maximize your fun. Minimize your greenhouse footprint. Focus is Ford’s most wanted car. And it’s the greenest. At its heart is a proven 140-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder. Pumping fuel so efficiently, so eco-responsibly. Keeping beat to the tune of 35 mpg. Stk #D15528A

22,998

7,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2013 FORD FUSION SE

BC ONLY! Heated Leather Seats - Moonroof NAV - A/C - Rear View Camera - 18” Premium Painted Luxury Wheels. Stk #C16070

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

Fully loaded, pan sunroof, bluetooth, power lift gate, leather, keyless entry, push start ignition. Stk #T16149

22,995

30,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

15,495

2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4X

VANCOUVER ISLAND ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Machined Front Rotors New Fuel Filter. Stk #T16124

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

7,488

This local BC Titan has a 6” Pro Comp lift kit professionally installed by Westshore Spring and 4X4, rides on 35 inch Toyo Open Country Xtreme tires and aftermarket rims, chrome running boards, bull bar and fender flares. Don’t like listening to the radio, the Flowmaster Exhaust will make you smile when you hear the power of the 5.6L V8. Don’t let this one fall through your fingers. Stk #D16235

2005 FORD FOCUS ZXW

9,488

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

23,495

This car is a fuel efficiency star and its roof even retracts with just one press of a button! You cannot pass this one up, ONLY 8,191kms!!! Stk #F16219

23,488

18,888

18,988

This B.C. only sports coupe has no accidents and is loaded with all the features and options you could ever ask for! Stk #D16117

2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGE

BC Y! L ON

2011 KIA FORTE SX

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

B.C. only! No accidents! Great brakes and tires! This best selling van is an amazing deal which has many extra features that equal more comfort for you!

21,495

BC Y! L ON

13,488

2011 NISSAN TITAN SV CRC

With intelligent All Wheel Drive this smart system distributes 100% available torque to the tire or tires with the most traction on top of that it includes traction control to help prevent wheel slip during accelaration, as well as advance trac with roll stability control is always on and working for you. Stk #D15478A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D16058

This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A

Stk #D16050

No accidents! Great tires! This ultra fuel efficient Sentra has just 37,311kms! With the quality of Nissan, that’s one heck of a deal! Stk #C16111

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD FLEX LIMITED

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

$ BC Y! L ON

6,688

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

14,788

2013 MAZDA MAZDA3

2009 FORD F250 XLT

A sister car to the Chevrolet Aveo and Suzuki Swift+, the Wave is available only in the Canadian market. Both sedan and hatchback – a model the company calls the Wave5, as it counts the liftgate as a door – use a 1.6-litre four- cylinder engine. Stk #D15592A

2006 CHEVROLET COLBALT LT

2007 FORD MUSTANG SONATA GLS NO NTS! BC Y! 2013 BCHYUNDAI E Great tires! 2 new outer tie rod ends! This is the longest running sports ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise D L I car in North America, come find out why! Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. CC ON Summer’s just around the bend! Stk #D16076 A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 PONTIAC WAVE SE

Your Island’s First Credit Choice with 16 Retail Lenders to Choose From and Over 550 Vehicles, We Get You Approved and Offer Selection.

One of the most affordable cars to own, this 2013 has lots of warranty remaining and being a Toyota it has dozens of years to go! Stk #D16077

8,998

19,998

19th

2013 TOYOTA YARIS LE

BEST P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D16048

22,888

No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This is a vehicle than go anywhere you want it to go and its 4wd system is perfect for all conditions! Fuel efficient too! Stk #D16115

R YEA

15,488

BC only, sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C.

This Fusion Sport AWD sports leather, dual exhaust and a 3.5L V6 that will blow your doors off while still saving at the pumps! Stk #D15980

2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES

E HICL VE

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! This vehicle is practically brand new! Stk #C16027

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

Voted

Best City

of the

COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS ON ALL OUR VEHICLES

2010 FORD FUSION SPORT

17,988

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

NO NTS! DE C C I

AWD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

T IDEN C C ! A REE F

18th

AWD

23,298

17th

BUY A U SE TO

2013

This Subaru comes with its renowned symmetrical all wheel drive system, but there’s more! We have installed a new battery, a new timing belt, two new serpentine belts, 4 tires and new front pads and rotors! Great brakes too! This is the ultimate in peace of mind all the way around! Stk #V15967

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945

Best City

of the

R YEA

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

Voted

E HICL VE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

BUY A U SE TO

2012

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

24,888

Best City

of the

R YEA

19,288

17,995

Voted

2011

Talk about a fancy vehicle! This BEAUTIFUL blue Edge is not only AWD, it’s one of the coolest rides on the road! DO NOT MISS OUT!!! Stk #T15682

New brake pads and machined front rotors. Stk #D15406

R YEA

2010 FORD EDGE SPORT

2008 FORD F150 XLT

*Rare - Regular Cab 4x4 with Leather!* The legendary 5.7 liter Hemi V8 Engine delivers plenty of Horsepower and Torque to this beautiful Dodge Ram Sport 4x4! Stk #D15632

2010

2008 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT

16th

BUY A U SE TO

VICTORIA NEWS

E HICL VE

Best City

of the

E HICL VE

Voted

BUY A U SE TO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.5 Only 52,000kms in 4 years! These are easily one of our fastest sellers, do not miss out on this piece of Island perfection! Stk #D16236

29,995

19,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DL #30897

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WHY PAY MORE? PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014

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7603

250-478-

4WD

AWD

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RATES

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E HICL VE

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER

YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE

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A14 • www.vicnews.com

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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

FROM

3.99%

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

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save you the loss in buying new! Come find out! Stk #D16085

NO NTS! DE CCI

16,998

2012 NISSAN SENTRA XTRONIC CVT

At less than 105,000kms this SuperDuty is ready to get hauling for you! Stk #X15687A

NO NTS! 2013 DODGE GRAND IDE CARAVAN SE ACC

19,998 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2009 HONDA CIVIC DX BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Canada’s #1 selling car for many, many years! Stk #V16206

12,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

NO NTS! DE CCI

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

17,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015

7,388

No accidents, all new tires, new rear brake pads, machined rotors. Stk #S16147

2010 NISSAN MURANO SL

BC Y! L ON

2013 NISSAN SENTRA SL BC only, all new tires, & machined front rotors. Stk #S16042

17,388

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,488

NO NTS! DE CCI

BEST P

BEST P LA

15,488

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

! RTY

SPO

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088

12,488

D AW

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

34,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD Sunroof, alloy, AWD Stk #F16183

9,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

B.C. only! Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power! Stk #C16139

2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT BC ONLY! New front brake pads and machined rotors! Stk #T15701A

7,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD FOCUS S/SE

22,998

7,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2013 FORD FUSION SE

BC ONLY! Heated Leather Seats - Moonroof NAV - A/C - Rear View Camera - 18” Premium Painted Luxury Wheels. Stk #C16070

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

Fully loaded, pan sunroof, bluetooth, power lift gate, leather, keyless entry, push start ignition. Stk #T16149

22,995

30,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

15,495

2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4X

VANCOUVER ISLAND ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Machined Front Rotors New Fuel Filter. Stk #T16124

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

7,488

2005 FORD FOCUS ZXW

9,488

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

19,495

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

23,495

This car is a fuel efficiency star and its roof even retracts with just one press of a button! You cannot pass this one up, ONLY 8,191kms!!! Stk #F16219

23,488

18,888

18,988

This B.C. only sports coupe has no accidents and is loaded with all the features and options you could ever ask for! Stk #D16117

2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGE

BC Y! L ON

2011 KIA FORTE SX

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

B.C. only! No accidents! Great brakes and tires! This best selling van is an amazing deal which has many extra features that equal more comfort for you!

21,495

BC Y! L ON

13,488

2011 NISSAN TITAN SV CRC

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D16058

This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A

Stk #D16050

No accidents! Great tires! This ultra fuel efficient Sentra has just 37,311kms! With the quality of Nissan, that’s one heck of a deal! Stk #C16111

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 FORD FLEX LIMITED

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

$ BC Y! L ON

6,688

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

14,788

2013 MAZDA MAZDA3

2009 FORD F250 XLT

2006 CHEVROLET COLBALT LT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 PONTIAC WAVE SE

Your Island’s First Credit Choice with 16 Retail Lenders to Choose From and Over 550 Vehicles, We Get You Approved and Offer Selection.

One of the most affordable cars to own, this 2013 has lots of warranty remaining and being a Toyota it has dozens of years to go! Stk #D16077

8,998

19,998

19th

2013 TOYOTA YARIS LE

BEST P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D16048

22,888

No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This is a vehicle than go anywhere you want it to go and its 4wd system is perfect for all conditions! Fuel efficient too! Stk #D16115

R YEA

15,488

BC only, sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C.

This Fusion Sport AWD sports leather, dual exhaust and a 3.5L V6 that will blow your doors off while still saving at the pumps! Stk #D15980

2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES

E HICL VE

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! This vehicle is practically brand new! Stk #C16027

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

Voted

Best City

of the

COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS ON ALL OUR VEHICLES

2010 FORD FUSION SPORT

17,988

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

NO NTS! DE C C I

AWD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

T IDEN C C ! A REE F

18th

AWD

23,298

17th

BUY A U SE TO

2013

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945

Best City

of the

R YEA

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

Voted

E HICL VE

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

VICTORIA NEWS

BUY A U SE TO

2012

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

24,888

Best City

of the

R YEA

19,288

17,995

Voted

2011

Talk about a fancy vehicle! This BEAUTIFUL blue Edge is not only AWD, it’s one of the coolest rides on the road! DO NOT MISS OUT!!! Stk #T15682

New brake pads and machined front rotors. Stk #D15406

R YEA

2010 FORD EDGE SPORT

2008 FORD F150 XLT

*Rare - Regular Cab 4x4 with Leather!* The legendary 5.7 liter Hemi V8 Engine delivers plenty of Horsepower and Torque to this beautiful Dodge Ram Sport 4x4! Stk #D15632

2010

2008 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT

16th

BUY A U SE TO

VICTORIA NEWS

E HICL VE

Best City

of the

E HICL VE

Voted

BUY A U SE TO

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.5 Only 52,000kms in 4 years! These are easily one of our fastest sellers, do not miss out on this piece of Island perfection! Stk #D16236

29,995

19,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

DL #30897

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13 NISSAN ALTIMA S Manager’s Specials CVT transmission, very

Local BC car, no major accidents, CVT smooth transmission, very well appointed, great buy. Was $9,990 $ Now 13-15621A

well appointed, fuel efficient, good price Was $22,990 $ point.

12 INFINITI G37X

09 MAZDA 3 GX WAGON

8,305

Low kms, Navigation, AWD, 10 MAZDA B4000 4X4 SE premium package, 07 VW With canopy, no gorgeous, won’t last! CITY GOLF accidents, local BC car, no major A6423 Local Victoria truck, V6, accidents, CVT smooth gorgeous condition. transmission, very well

Was $9,990

Now

13-15621A

SuperG37X superseats, low Leather sunroof, local kms, kms! Low No accidents, BC car, no major Navigation, AWD, local,premium won’t last! accidents. package, A6470B Pricedgorgeous, to movewon’t quicklast! A6423 14-4136A

35,990

Now

14-12514b2 great buy. appointed,

10 MAZDA 5 07 TOYOTA GS WAGON 12 INFINITI CAMRY LE

Now

17,990 $

8,305

Was $12,990

$$$10,956

16 35,045 990

Now

Now Now

A6446A

Was $16,990

Was $29,990

28,990 10,912 16 ,990

Now$$ Now

1122,392 ,359

Was $11,990 $

A6479

13-12591A

07 NISSAN 03 NISSAN GLE3 0MAXIMA 9SENTRA MAZDA

A6455

18,998

price point

Auto., Zoom Zoom, low kms, great pricelocal point!car, immaculate shape. Won’t last long! 13-2534A 14-4111A 13-12607A

10,990 $

Now,398 6,998 11

Was $8,990

Now Was $13,990 $ Now

07 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID price point 13-2534A

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Celebrating with a Spyder French Open winner, Maria Sharapova, was driven to the glamorous Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Pre-Wimbledon Party in the Porsche 918 Spyder – the Stuttgart marque’s fastest, most powerful production car to date, and one of the lowest-emitters of CO2 of any class of car. Fresh from his drive in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, Sharapova’s chauffeur for the night was Porsche factory ‘works’ driver, Mark Webber, complete in smart chauffeur attire. The 918 Spyder has a mid-mounted 4.6-litre V8 race engine coupled to two electric motors with lithium-ion batteries. It is a remarkable plug-in hybrid super sports car

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that can reach a top speed of 344 km/h, sprint from zero to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds, and yet at 72 g/km (70 g/km with the lightweight Weissach Package) produces so little CO2 that it is exempt from the London Congestion Charge. It has a total power output of 887 hp and holds the current lap record for a production car at the famous Nürburgring race circuit of just 6 minutes 57 seconds. Despite all that performance, its plug-in hybrid technology means a low fuel consumption of 3.0 L/100kms is possible. View a gallery of photos and full story at drivewaycanada.ca keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Chelsea Purych “It’s a really nice country to be in, and there are lots of nice people here.”

Jim Griffith

Gary Linford

“Canada seems to be such a diverse nation ... free of all of the threats and oppression that exists in most parts of the world. I think we’re small enough to be unique and different from the United States, even though we receive a lot of benefits from that country. and we’re well respected throughout the rest of the world, and I think that’s something to be proud of.”

“I think Canada provides a system where everybody has a fair and equal chance to live a good life; where freedom is respected.”

Michele Janisse

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“I’m proud to live in a free country with a history of good governments, medicare, and ever expanding freedoms.”

“I’m glad I was born in Canada. We have a lot of freedoms that other country’s don’t have. Plus we have great weather with real seasons, you get snow in the winter and heat in the summer.”

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Gorge on Art returns with Gorge Canada Day Picnic Travis Paterson News staff

For the second straight year, Gorge on Art will run in conjunction with the 16th annual Gorge Canada Day Picnic on Tuesday, July 1. Last year’s Gorge picnic drew an estimated 10,000 visitors to the Gorge Waterway. Construction of the Craigflower Bridge in July 2013 forced Gorge on Art to move away from its usual mid-July date. They chose to saddle up with the Gorge Picnic, and it was a success said coordinator Brenda Weatherston, Saanich’s community arts specialist at Cedar Hill Rec. “We decided it was a nice fit last year and wanted to do it again this year. We usually get about 2,000 people so it gives our artists a lot more exposure in terms of numbers. “Bringing in the arts side of things really enriched the

cultural side of the Gorge Picnic.” Gorge on Art has featured between 30 to 50 artists in the past, and chose about 25 artists this year. “We’ll have sculptors and artists doing ceramics, oil painting, and more, as well as an artisan’s market with locally made foods, woodworking, children’s items, and all kinds of good stuff,” Weatherston said. Artists draw from across Greater Victoria and as far as Cowichan Valley and the Gulf Islands. Gorge on Art’s involvement also adds a third music stage, with the annual favourite Cynthia Davis Trio, who’ve been part of Gorge on Art for years. “We have jazz and folk, it makes for a nice combination,” Weatherston said. Music this year includes Jennifer Louise Taylor with Ken Hall, the Joy of Life Choir, the Viva Mexico Folk-

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Highlanders prepare for friendlies against Glasgow and Edmonton Victoria Highlanders FC have announced a second major exhibition match. The Highlanders will play against the North American Soccer League’s FC Edmonton on July 2 at 6 p.m. The announcement comes on the heels of the recently announced international friendly against Scottish championship side Glasgow Rangers FC on July 21. Both matches are taking place at the University of Victoria’s Centennial Stadium to accommodate an increased attendance.

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son,” said general manager Jim Swanson. “We believe that with this market, with the support of the City of Victoria and the facility we play in, and with hard work and creativity in our marketing efforts, it’s possible for our support to reach 2,000 or more per game on average.” The HarbourCats have 18 home games remaining, and the season-high crowd to date was a Tuesday, the 3,038 on opening night. The second highest attendance in the league belongs to the Oregon-based Medford Rogues at 1,426 per game. The Kitsap BlueJackets in Washinton State hold the worst attendance at 426 fans per game. The H-Cats currently sit fourth in the West Division standings. editor@vicnews.com

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3+ NEW balls Anne crochet cotton, white, cost over $30 asking $15. (250)383-5390. INDOOR FIG Tree in oriental blue ceramic pot, $75, obo. Call (250)385-3400. OLD SINGER sewing machine, wood cover, good condition, $60. 250-388-6725. WATER COOLER, new cond. reduced price $45. Call 778351-1955 (Central Saanich).

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

OFFICE CORNER computer desk, 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. Call Jim at 250-6561151, ext.126.

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

BEDROOM SUITE. Queen bed frame with head/foot boards. 9-drawer dresser with mirror, armoire and two night stands. Solid oak. $1,000 obo. Please see usedvictoria.com ad #21580893. 250-881-8833.

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

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

REAL ESTATE LAKESHORE QUESNEL Lake waterfront home. Near Likely, B.C. Refer to Kijiji Ad ID 577141020 for info. lenyedy@yahoo.ca

Garage Sales

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216

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Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman & Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunities Avail. Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

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

VOLUNTEERS

BURIAL PLOTS

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

ROYAL OAK Burial Park- sxs 3 plots, burial or cremation, Retail $3,640, Sell $3,300. Call (250)882-3219.

GARAGE SALES

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SIDNEY: 10139 Resthaven Dr., June 28, 9-1pm. 3 family; camping, fishing, household, antiques & much more!

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE NORTH SAANICH- Sat, June 28, 9am-1pm. No early birds! Outdoor recreational equipment: hiking, camping, fishing, biking, boating + more. 9588 Ardmore Drive, park on road, walk down steep driveway.

SIDNEY- #1-9675 First St, Sat & Sun, June 5 & 6, 8-2. Hottub, bdrm suite+ much more!

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SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230

SOOKE LARGE Home on acreage upper-3 bed, 2 bath, sunroom. Lower: Full suite, 2 br, 1 bath, 8 appliances, efficient heat pump, $1900/m + utils. N/S, pets neg, Refs Req. 250-642-2015

CARS

CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers. Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

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. www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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

SIDNEY- SMALL quiet Bldg. Sunny, 2 bdrm, 2 balcony condo, view overlooking Sidney Island & Mt. Baker. 2nd floor, no elevator. Small kitchen with stainless F/S, D/W. Access to W/D. New carpet, floors, paint. NS/NP. Walk to all amenities & bus. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. $1300. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)658-8591. STEPS TO Sidney Waterfront, seaside park. Water/ Marina views. Desirable, safe, secure, quiet concrete bldg. Large, bright, fully updated 1-bdrm condo. Dbl balcony w/entrance from bed and living rooms. Insuite laundry, extra storage. Secure parking. On site mngr., guest suite. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $1300/mo.Msg (250)652-7909

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

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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.

AUTO FINANCING

SUITES, LOWER LANGFORD 2-BDRM. New ground level. N/S. $680. inclusive. Call (250)474-3701.

2001 HONDA Accord V6. Fully loaded. 129,000 kms. One owner, non-smoker. $7995. obo. Call (250)479-4199.

SUITES, UPPER MAYFAIR- 3 BDRMS, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Call (250)479-4112.

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

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SPORTS & IMPORTS 1975 MERCEDES Benz 280C 2dr HT, rare, $7K new parts/ motor+ $3500. 250-294-0900

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

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WESLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ONE Hour Courier Service. Starting at $7.00 up. Call 250-920-9024.

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

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

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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

PAINTING

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

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

ELECTRICAL

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

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

DECKS, STAIRS, Interesting projects. 30 yrs exp. (250)4773315. fchester51@gmail.com

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

JEREMIAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CARPENTRYDecks & sheds, repairs, finishing work, custom built gazeboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call 250-857-1269. www.jeremiahscarpentry.com JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER with 32 years exp in renovations, new construction+ all repairs. . Frank, 250-812-6199. mtnewtonconst@shaw.ca McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

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. MUD DOG CONCRETE. Existing concrete removal, landscaping, form work; all types of concrete finishes. (250)8574200. muddogconcrete.net RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. 250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Cleanups â&#x20AC;˘ Gardening/Weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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. KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATING, Grading, ditching, stumps, hauling, demolition, hoe ram. (250)514-8553.

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.

GARDENING 20% OFF! Mow, Rototill, Hedge/Shrub Trim, Clean-ups, PowerRake. (250)479-6495. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating, pwr raking. Blackberry/Ivy removal, landscaping.

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677. LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, gardening, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465. MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding & More. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502.

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GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HANDYMAN- Light Maintenance & Repair. Call for estimate. (250)818-2709. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Small renos, fences, hauling, lawns, etc. (778)977-5854. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383. 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.

PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. 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 COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131. JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

LANDSCAPING

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB TOP NOTCH PAINTING Over 25 yrs exp. Interior/Exterior, Residential. Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542.

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

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TILING PROF Installation:floor & wall tiles. Heated flooring, custom showers. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, new constr. 15 yrs exp. Bob 250-812-7448 SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046. TILE & STONE installations. Infloor heating. Call John (250)884-8976.

TREE SERVICES BUDDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

UPHOLSTERY

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

Q: HOW DO YOU BECOME A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT? The Real Estate Council is B.C.’s licensing and regulatory agency for real estate professionals. Applicants must successfully complete the council’s education requirements specific to careers in real estate sales, rental property management services or strata management services, offered through the University of British Columbia Real Estate Division. As a blended learning course, students can register at any time, but the course must be completed within one year. Those with prior real estate education or experience may receive an exemption from course work. Applicants must be at least 19 years old, although the course and examination may be completed earlier; individuals have up to one year from passing the exam to apply for licensing. Real estate-related postsecondary programs are also available at the University of British Columbia and the B.C. Institute of Technology. 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

Friday, June 27, 2014 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF JUNE 24/14 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

546/664 » 1,008/1,240 » 4,680/4,833

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, JUNE 2013

NEW LISTINGS/TOTAL, JUNE 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/ TOTAL, JUNE 2013

SELLER’S TIP | Talk to your agent about how they plan to market your home

Real estate agents’ skill set ever expanding Technology allows Realtors various ways to market a home Jennifer Blythe News contributor

Time was, a Realtor’s job was to identify potential homes for clients then guide them through the myriad legal details surrounding the buying and selling of property. Those roles are still there, but technology and clients’ expectations have brought changes that have reshaped the Realtor’s career. “The role of the Realtor has changed, especially in the last 10 or 15 years,” says Tim Ayres, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board. He notes that while much of the Realtor’s job had been information gathering for home shoppers, the Internet now allows people to do much of that legwork themselves. Today, a Realtor’s value is not only in how well-versed they are on the legal ins and outs of home buying and selling, but also in their marketing skills and ability to stay wellinformed about the community in which they’re selling. Examples are trends in the marketplace, demographics, schools, transportation issues, and development plans. Fortunately, Greater Victoria is small enough that Realtors can familiarize themselves quite easily with neighbourhoods from Sooke to Sidney. But Ayres suggests Realtors often find success in focusing on a particular part of the region. This diverse knowledge base is all the more important when working with clients from outside the region, such as those relocating with the military or RCMP, or retirees seeking the promise of mild winters. While the Internet has changed

Don Descoteau/News staff

Getting into the real estate market involves dedication and hard work, not unlike other professions. the Realtor’s role, it’s also dramatically changed the way they do business. Realtors selling a property should be savvy to today’s technology, using video, photography and floor plans to provide prospective buyers with a full picture of a property, for example. “An online presence is key,” Ayres says. “Make sure what you’re doing (to market a property) is what people want to see.” Homes can be viewed via iPad,

prices negotiated by text and contracts reviewed via smart phone. At the same time, there’s a lot to be said for a Realtor’s ability to connect with clients on a personal level. Patrick Skillings has been a Realtor for 30 years, and believes in the time-honoured approach of oneon-one contact with clients, and of being genuinely interested in those he meets – as people, not only the means to a potential sale, he says. While it takes work, maintaining

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contact with clients in the years following a home sale or purchase also helps keep connections active and promote word-of-mouth advertising. Skillings points out, for example, that he recently worked with a client he’d helped to buy a home almost three decades earlier. “Clients like the fact that we communicate on a variety of different levels, not just about a particular piece of property,” he says. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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10230 Bowerbank Rd. From $225,000 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Paul Macris, 250-656-0911

OPEN HOUSES | JUNE 27 TO JULY 2, 2014

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VICTORIA

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

#402-1342 Hillside Ave, $183,888

101-1235 Johnson St, $274,900

Sunday 2-4 Saturday 1-2:30 JONESco Real Estate Inc. One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242 Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

OAK BAY

305-2587 Beach Dr., $275,000

Sun.11-12:30 RE/MAX Camosun Saturday 3-4:30 One Percent Realty Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301 Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

311-1619 Morrison St., $172,900

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

409-797 Tyee Rd., $429,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Bruce Warburton, 250-893-0117

319-321 Windermere Place $1,499,000

513 Head Street, $1,800,000

101-1148 Goodwin St., $319,000

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291

1423 Yale St., $624,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

VIEW ROYAL

#76-14 Eskine Lane, $384,900

SAANICH EAST

4287 Parkside Cres., $649,000

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

15-4630 Lochside Dr., $485,000

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

4630 Falaise Drive, $554,900

Sunday 2:30-4:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Minda Rogerson, 250-888-8837

5336 Sayward Hill, $799,000

3731 Blenkinsop Road, $539,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

307-1514 Church Ave, $398,000

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

4210 Quadra St., $549,900

Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

9883 Seventh St., $469,500

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Wendy Thompson, 250-479-3333

9385 East Saanich Rd, $444,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

7931 Polo Park Cres, $564,900

Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

1518 Oceanspray Drive, $739,000

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

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911

SAANICH WEST

#56-7583 Central Saanich Road, $94,900

1065 Verdier Avenue, $573,000

9690 Fifth Street, $468,000

2344 Weiler Avenue

1161 Bewdley Avenue, $624,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mike McCulloch, 250-592-4422

885 Falkirk Ave., $659,900

1465 Cypress Rd., $799,000

5-946 Selkirk Ave., $389,000

Sunday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

305-1025 Inverness Rd., $165,900

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

4550 Blenkinsop Rd., $2,495,000

103-2329 Bradford Ave., $490,000

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron, 250-656-0911

1910 Moss Park Gardens, $729,900

ESQUIMALT

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Irene Dunic, 250-656-0911

Sunday 11-1 SmartMove Real Estate Linda Clark, 250-380-6683

Sat. 11-12:30 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242 Saturday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun 404-4536 Viewmont Avenue Sunday 11:30-1:30 Karen Scott, 250-744-3301 55 Kingham Place, Sutton Group West Coast Realty 302-1571 Mortimer St., $737,000 Betty K, 250-516-8306 $159,000 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Saturday 2-4 Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-7291

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

4-9925 Third St., $579,000

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8761 Pender Park Dr., $769,000 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Winnie Wu, 250-656-0911

Saturday 12-1:30 RE/MAX Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sandra Govender, 250-888-3488

1702 Texada Terr., $1,069,900

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ray Milan, 250-818-9171

Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

2110 Curteis Rd., $729,000

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Willy Dunford, 250-656-0911

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2320 Echo Valley Dr., $689,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291

#49-2847 Sooke Lake Road, $129,900

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250391-1893

#54-2847 Sooke Lake Rd, $99,900 Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893

305-1145 Sikorsky Rd., $279,000

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

3747 Ridge Pond Dr., $789,900

Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Tony Elwell, 250-884-1963

Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

75-7701 Central Saanich Rd., $179,000

3284 Haida Drive, $489,900

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Karin Batters, 250-655-0911

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Real Estate Ltd. Nancy Young, 250-896-2430

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2677 Deville Road, $399,900

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

2863 Ronald Road

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600

3044 Pickford Rd., $300,000

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

#302-2732 Matson Pl, $334,900

Wednesday thru Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Neil Docherty, 250-478-9600

3464 Blue Sky Place, $529,000

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600

595 Delora Dr., $419,000 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Deb Coburn, 250-812-5333

3555 Sun Hills, $615,000

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

7-614 Granrose, from $649,000 Thursday to Sunday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

SOOKE

7708 West Coast Road, $740,000 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

6472 Willowpark Way, $379,900 Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301

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Festival celebrates Indian art and culture Victoria’s Hindu Temple throws open its doors this weekend for the fifth Culture and Arts Festival of India and everyone is invited. Cultural co-ordinator and temple secretary Sri Ganti says they hope to welcome hundreds of people from across Greater Victoria to share in Indian music, movies, dance, history, food and much more. “It’s very festive,” Ganti says. “Many people have been to India and they find it wonderful to come here and be a part of the celebration.” Dancers will perform classic, folk and Bollywood style on stage. Outside the temple, there will be tents featuring cooking demonstrations, Henna tattooing, clothing and more. There is a lunch menu as well. Ganti said the temple is home to 150 families throughout Greater Victoria and they are passionate about their heritage. “It’s a small community, but it’s growing.” The Culture and Arts Festival of India is June 28 and 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Victoria Hindu Temple on Cultra Avenue in Central Saanich. editor@vicnews.com

• LifeCycles Project requires seed library volunteers for three hours per month or more on Saturdays to inform gardeners at public libraries about checking out, saving and using seeds. The organization is also looking for a Harvest Leader to pick from designated private fruit trees, drive the LifeCycles van to and from picks, co-ordinate volunteers onsite and pick, weigh, document and sort fruit. Complimentary dinner is included. Find Lifecycles Project at 625 Hillside Ave. Steven Heywood/News staff

Dancer Charuta rehearses for the weekend’s Culture and Arts Festival of India.

LD O S Sanctuary in the City

Renovation Designed by John DiCastri, and set atop peaceful Mt. Tolmie offering expansive views of the ocean and mountains. This home brings light into our lives with vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and gorgeous hardwood flooring. A designer Urbana kitchen, with gracious living, and dining overlooking a sylvan water feature through walls of glass. Meditate, and relax in .42 acre gardens on multi-level decks, or in the quaint cabin retreat. MUST SELL PRICE FOR LIMITED TIME! $899,000

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Want to Volunteer? Opportunities are available through these positions at Volunteer Victoria. For more information, please call 250-386-2269 or go online to volunteervictoria.bc.ca.

• Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) needs front desk receptionists for a half day per week to answer calls and direct visitors. This is a busy office which may be stressful at times.

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2013 Gold MLS Winners FINE HOME and

Capital Region Volunteers

••• • Mustard Seed Food Bank requires a friendly volunteer for the position of guest services assistant. An administrative assistant with computer skills is also needed

Carefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious 2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s 1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s Bog Park. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court & guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious family room, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LR with FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer a built-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR ‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offers a very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000 O 29 pen S Br un iga da do y 2 on -4 Plc .

Ocean View Soul Oasis

When you cross Ocean Boulevard you’re nearly home. 3347 Hatley Dr awaits, gazing out to sea. As you enter Brigadoon, there myit’sHeart Forever the driveway it occurs to you, about pride of place Lies. and One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! This 4-level lifestyle. The foyer, surrounded by old growth Douglas Fir, home oceanfront home features oak hardwood floors, an open concept lovely maple is warmed by in-floor radiant heat. Great room, and doors, 2 bed extra accommodation. A glassed-in Conservatory covers a relaxing tub. Walk across 1/3 Acre of English The Great Roomhot features soaring vaulted ceiling, bankscountry of gardens, down to the water’s edge; launch your canoe from your 130 ft in all directions, and endless Renew your soul ofwindow waterfront. This private Paradise is a mereviews. 15 mins. to Victoria city andcentre. make$750,000 this home yours. $2,200,000

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Good Morning Starshine

Capture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to this quarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina. The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of the ocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwood floors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

OLD S Executive Pride and Joy

This custom 4300 sqft home by Architect W. Peerboom near St. Michaels, Camosun College, and UVIC is the perfect residence for your family’s needs. Entertain colleagues from a Chef’s kitchen, or relax by the double-sided fireplace in the Family room. Business and Pleasure is perfectly balanced by an Entrepreneur’s private office with exterior entry, far from the oasis upper Master Suite with Ensuite and balcony. The 2 bedroom in-law is so useful! $1,030,000

Birds of a Feather

Sophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroom home, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgrades like granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood and LEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’s paradise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

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Bringer of Peace

• The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking dispatchers to coordinate rides on a weekly basis with volunteer drivers who transport cancer patients to appointments. Requires patience, computer skills and good telephone manner. • James Bay Market Society requires assistance on Saturdays handing out brochures and maps to visitors. Other positions available in the children’s activity area and coffee kiosk. • Restorative Justice Victoria seeks a client feedback facilitator with excellent communication skills to interview clients by phone three months after they have participated in the alternative justice program. • Aberdeen Hospital seeks a volunteer to assist the Animal Assisted Therapy Practitioner and engage residents in therapeutic sessions with a certified assistance dog. Aberdeen Hospital is located at 1450 Hillside Ave. • Luther Court Society seeks a gift shop attendant one day per week from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Training will be provided. The society is also looking for a porter to assist staff in bringing clients to Friday bocce ball at 10 a.m. Find them at 1525 Cedar Hill Cross Rd.

State of the Art

Custom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved design is evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter shower system and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite awes with its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece de resistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deck for dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

OLD S Twin Palms Estate Vineyard

Here in this idyllic locale under big skies nurtured by fertile rolling hills and framed by majestic Mountains - a country market and beautiful beach just down the road, this 2.95 Acres is truly a south-west facing private paradise; yet only 15 min to Victoria, Int’l Airport, and ferries. The views from the Architect Vic Davies 2007 Contemporary designed home over the vineyard and pool is so beautiful, you know that this is where you were meant to be. $1,498,000

Quality Built Zen Home

This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen, cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, complete with gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avantegard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifully landscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage of the one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

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Renowned local architect Franc D’Ambrosio has designed a A Stunning 5237 sq ft residence with shimmering 270 degree mod- ernist masterpiece. The open plan features exposed Ocean Seascapes. Anchored in a private enclave of superior Money, Money! wood beams,Money, stunning floating stairs and expansive homes ABOVE Gonzales Bay! Entertain in the open concept Maximum Views with Precision Design FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area. View Luxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision window walls. Numerous outdoor living spaces provide kitchen, and adjoining the family room with Wet bar built Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm, featuring a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formal a wonderful stage to isenjoy the adjacent sanctuary. duo-sided gasrm fireplace in rm. theboth formal living room, plus a dining while the upper level recently updated. nature 7 ft height bonus inlaw &sitting/reception & family w. gas fp, and a gracious accommodation thetrail lower area. rm. Sumptuous master bedLuxuriate w. generous Enjoy a 3km parkinside at the footMain of thefloor prop-presently erty andused sunny wraparound patio. in walk-in the 800closet/dressing sqft Master w.rm. & commercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyer ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler. downtown Victoria only 10 minutes away! $2,200,000 immense $959,000Walk-in, Spa Ensuite, deck, and cozy fireplace.Close to verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000 to Victoria’s Finest Schools! $2,200,000 O

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Happy Canada Day! BC Fresh Whole Sockeye Salmon $7.67/lb

On Sale

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We’re Wild about Salmon!

Bergen Farms

BC Raspberries

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Grown in BC 1lb/454g Pack

On Sale

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Naturally Aged 21 Days Family Pack Savings Size $17.61/kg

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799 Per lb

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