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Gordon Denford Was Honoured By The Victoria Residential Builders Association BY DAVID HOLMES

ICTORIA – A visionary, a pioneer in the development of affordable housing opportunities and a leader in the retirement living experience, Gordon Denford was presented September 29 with a Lifetime Achievement CARE (Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence) Award by the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) – the latest accolade for a career spanning more than 60 years. “We’ve been very active in the construction and the development market since I first came to Victoria in 1953, so it was really nice to be recognized in this way,” Denford said.

The founder of both Berwick Retirement Communities, a network of six distinctive retirement communities located across Vancouver Island and beyond and of Denford Construction Management Ltd., Denford has been at the forefront of the regional construction industry for decades. The seventh Berwick community is currently under construction in Qualicum Beach. The CARE award was presented in part to honour the recipient’s industry vision and for the successful development of his outstanding network of retirement communities. “We built our first Berwick Retirement Community in 1989, and every one we’ve SEE GORDON DENFORD | PAGE 27

Gordon Denford, founder of Denford Construction Management recently received a lifetime achievement award

Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa Named Canada’s 7th Best Resort By Condé Nast Traveler Readers 300,000 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Cast Votes In The 2017 Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards

ICTORIA— When Condé Nast Traveler published its list of 2017’s Traveler Reader’s Choice Award winners, a small, boutique resort in Saanich, Vancouver Island, took 7 th place for best resort in Canada. Traveler has a readership of 3.5 million and the awards were based on 300,000 votes. It’s no stretch to say that the Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards take the

pulse of the hospitality industry’s customers. For Natasha Richardson, Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa’s General Manager, the honour was confirmation that Brentwood is on the right track when it comes to its staff management. “This award reflects the direct feedback of our guests,” she explains, “and most of our feedback is about our staff.”

“Our guests consistently say that, no matter what the touchpoint is, they experience staff as happy, helpful, and engaged.” So what’s Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa’s secret to staff performance so impressive it could give them an edge in such a prestigious competition? Richardson credits the hotel’s human resources and talent management program, which is among

the “most progressive in North America.” The key, says Richardson, is that Brentwood’s staff aren’t loaded up with rules, scripts, and strict protocols for customer service. Rather, Brentwood’s human resources program helps them to become more self-aware individuals with higher self-esteem. SEE BRENTWOOD BAY | PAGE 24

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2 BC Cannabis Regulation Committee Underway in British Columbia A joint provincial-local government committee that will consider policies related to cannabis legalization and regulation in British Columbia has recently been formed. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced the creation of the Joint Provincial-Local G over n ment Com m ittee on Cannabis Regulation (JCCR) at the Union of BC Municipalities (U BCM) convent ion i n September. “It goes without saying that local government will be on the frontline and instrumental in the delivery of new policies and laws associated with the legalization of non-medical cannabis in British Columbia,” Farnworth said. UBCM has appointed 12 representatives to the JCCR drawn from elected officials, staff specializing in planning, building inspection, bylaw enforcement or public safety, and senior staff. Provincial representatives are provided through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The first meeting of the JCCR will take place on Friday,

Oct. 20. “Local governments welcome the opportunity to work with the Province as it develops a framework for cannabis legali z at ion i n B C,” sa id Wendy Booth, president, Union of BC Municipalities. “There are a lot of details to be considered in a short period of time. We want to ensure that the resulting policies are practical and workable for communities in British Columbia, and leave room for local decision-making.” The joint committee includes member of the BC Government Legalization and Regulation Secretariat and the following members: Wendy Booth, director, Regional District of East Kootenay; Kerry Jang, councillor, City of Vancouver; Maya Tait, mayor, District of Sooke; Brian Frenkel, councillor, Dist r i ct o f Va n d e rh o o f ; C h r i s Coates, clerk, City of Victoria; Kevin Cormack, chief administrative officer, City of Nelson; Kathryn Holm, ch ief licence inspector, City of Vancouver; Dave Jones, business license inspector, City of Kamloops; Peter Monteith, chief administrative officer, City of Chilliwack; Terry Waterhouse, director of public safety, City of Surrey; Ian Wells, general manager, planning and development, City of Prince George; a nd Gary MacIsaac, executive director, Union of BC Municipalities.

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VICTORIA Ogden Point Breakwater Receives $350K Heritage Grant A matching grant of $350,000 from the Department of Canadian Heritage will help the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GHVA) mark the 100th anniversary of the Ogden Point breakwater in style. The grant was especially taken as good news, since it came just in time for the weekend celebration of the centenary, held on the morning of Saturday, September 23 at Ogden Point. “We are very appreciative of this contribution from Canadian Heritage,” says GVHA CEO Ian Robertson. “This is a wonderful way to mark both Canada’s 150th, and the breakwater’s 100th, and will allow us to enhance this iconic structure.” Plans for the breakwater began after the Panama Canal opened in 1913, and the last of more than 10,000 g ra n ite blocks, each weighing up to 15 tons, was placed on the structure in 1917. It was designed to protect the piers at Ogden Point, to allow for safer loading and offloading of goods from international shipping without having to navigate through treacherous waters off Shoal Point. The breakwater was built so

solidly that in 100 years it’s only needed very minor repairs. In 2013, GVHA installed handrails, which made it much safer for walking and sightseeing, and in 2015 Songhees and Esquimalt artists finished the most recent phase of the painting that makes up the Unity Wall murals, Na’Tsa’Maht. With matching funding from Canadian Heritage, GVHA will design and implement an enhancement to the existing structure, a project that may include work by Esquimalt and Songhees artisans and carvers, interpretive panels, and viewing platforms and benches. Draft designs for the project have not yet been finalized, but will be shared with the public as the project advances.

VICTORIA Victoria Real Estate Market Changes Tempo for Autumn A total of 640 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this September, 18.1 per cent fewer than the 781 properties sold in September last year. “We can certainly feel the difference in the current market when we compare to last year’s record breaking numbers. Last year the pace of the market was intense, there was a lot of pressure on pricing and demand,” notes Victoria Real Estate Board

President Ara Balabanian. “Now the tempo of the market is trending slowly – very slowly – towards more balanced conditions. Recently we’ve seen overall price increases level out, which can indicate slightly less demand, and inventory is building.” There were 1,976 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service at the end of September 2017, an increase of 3.1 per cent compared to the month of August and 4.1 per cent fewer than the 2,061 active listings for sale at the end of September 2016. The Multiple Listing Service Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core in September 2016 was $742,200. The benchmark value for the same home in September 2017 has increased by 10.9 per cent to $823,100. “Simply because we’ve seen sales drop from last year is not dire or unexpected news for our local real estate market.” adds President Balabanian. “The ten year average for sales in September is 573 properties and the month exceeded that average by more than ten per cent, which indicates we’re still in an active market. And of course there are neighbourhoods that are still tracking up in terms of value from last year. It’s for reasons like these that now more than ever it makes SEE NEWS UPDATE | PAGE 3

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BC’s Export Navigator Program Extended The Province is helping more small business owners and entrepreneurs develop export capacity and gain access to new markets by extending the Export Navigator pilot project for another six months. The project introduced specially trained export advisors in areas across British Columbia to assist businesses in bringing their products and services to international market. The specially trained advisors offer personalized support at every stage of the export process, including visiting and touring businesses to best understand their needs. Export advisors provided by the program help BC businesses identify and validate new market opportunities, determine export readiness and develop comprehensive market entry strategies. The advisors are also there to assist in navigating the many services available to clients and providing streamlined referrals to federal and provincial programs. BC’s agri-foods and manufacturing sectors in particular are benefiting from the pilot. So far, 36 agri-foods businesses and 21 manufacturing businesses are participating in the pilot, making up more than half of the participants across all regions. The Export Navigator pilot was developed by the provincial government in partnership with Small Business BC, federally funded Community Futures offices and the Comox Valley Economic Development Society. The pilot supports the Province’s commitment to building a strong, sustainable economy that works for everyone by growing regional-economic development and helping small businesses export their goods and services. Export Navigator is available in the following six BC regions: Cariboo, Central Vancouver Island, Comox Valley, Kootenay Boundary, North Okanagan and the Pacific Northwest. To date, more than 100 BC businesses have benefited from the Export Navigator pilot. The majority of participating businesses represent the agri-foods sector, followed

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Netflix recently announced an agreement that will see the company create Netflix Canada. The new entity is a first of its kind production company for Netflix outside of the United States, and will see Netflix invest a minimum of $500-million in original productions in Canada over the next five years. Concluded under the Investment Canada Act, the agreement attests to Canada’s creative talent and its strong track record in creating films and television shows that stand out, both at home and abroad. The agreement also reflects Netflix’s commitment to being a meaningful partner in supporting Canadian creators, producers and the Canadian creative expression. The agreement includes, among others, the following undertakings by Netflix: Establishing a permanent, multi-purpose film and television production presence here in Canada, the first time that the company has done so outside the United States. Investing at least $500-million over the next five years in original productions in Canada that will be distributed across Netflix’s global platform. As part of this investment, Netflix will continue to work with Canadian producers, production houses, broadcasters, creators and other partners to produce original Canadian content in both English and French. Supporting Canadian French-language content on the Netflix platform through a market development strategy for Canada. Centered on a $25-million investment, this strategy will include “pitch days” for producers, recruitment events and other promotional and market development activities. Ensuring that Canadians and Netflix members around the world find Canadian films and television shows on the Netflix Service by highlighting and promoting those productions on its global platform. This first of its kind agreement shows that Canada’s creativity is a competitive advantage in the increasing global demand for high-quality film and television content. Investments like this one ultimately give Canadian producers and creators more access to financing, business partners and ways to connect with global audiences.

Toronto-based Liberty Ridge Homes is beginning construction on the first of four phases on a massive condo complex in Langford this fall. T he project called “Aqua” is at the western edge of Langford Lake and will have 869-units once completed. The developer has already been working on a townhouse project in Kettle Valley in Langford. T he fi rst phase of the project w i l l see two condominium buildings with 460-units begin this fall. T he sales

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service; 3 per cent were unfounded and 1 per cent were hazardous materials. Only 9 per cent (428 incidents) were fires. This translates to an average of three fires per fire fighter over the year. The department estimates it saved $187 million dollars in property value, which is one way to justify the $16 million budget. But only 9 per cent of their work was dedicated to fire fighting. So to look at it another way – if they cut out everything else they do they could probably reduce their budget, a lot. This is not to discount the value of fire fighters, as trained first responders, being available to support ambulance and police services for medical incidents and motor vehicle accidents. But is that what the fire department was created to do? Maybe there is a more cost-effective way to provide that response. Let’s see what those fire fighters earn: The Vancouver Sun publishes a BC Public Sector Salary Database using information published by public sector agencies or through Freedom of Information requests. The database lists all salaries over $75,000 per year. The latest figures are for 2014 – so let’s assume, if anything, they have gone up. There are 32 members of the Saanich Fire Department who earned over $100 thousand dollars a year ranging from Battalion Chief (Suppression) at $171,857 to Suppression Lieutenant at $101,484. That includes 11 with Chief in their title, 14 with Captain in their title, and 6 with Inspector in their title – each at over $100K. There are another 61 fire department staff who make between $75K and $100K. (In case you’re wondering, of the 93 fire department employees out of 123.5 that earn over $75K, only one was a woman: administrative coordinator – $78,375.) So 75 per cent of the fire department earns over $75K a year. And 25 per cent earns over $100K. Some might say that’s a bit top heavy and an expensive way to respond to medical and traffic incidents when we already have a number of police departments and the ambulance service. Finally, let’s not forget the cost of the other three fire departments. Oak Bay at $215.10 per citizen, Esquimalt at $210.14 per citizen and Victoria at $179.49 per citizen. So maybe the reason we can’t move the dial on making municipal services more rational and cost-effective is that there are just too many chiefs. Catherine Holt is the CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. 250-3837191, CEO@victoriachamber.ca, www. victoriachamber.ca

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y the time you read this, we will have celebrated the 2017 Best of the West Shore Awards at The Westin Bear Mountain on October 26th, and the winners and finalists will be public. This is the third year the WestShore Chamber has partnered with the Goldstream News Gazette, offering an entirely public voting platform of over 40 categories including businesses, organizations and favourite community places across Colwood, the Highlands, Langford, Metchosin and View Royal. In 2016, these 40+ categories attracted around 7.500 votes. In 2017, there were over 30,000. This four-fold

increase at first seems quite unbelievable – but we did a couple of things differently this year. Over a five-week period in the spring, we invited West Shore organizations to register their name against their preferred Award category. This meant that when the voting platform went live, individual businesses were listed against many categories as options for voting. Instant name recognition was therefore provided for those 72 organizations that registered. Having been involved in the registration process these 72 businesses were ready when the Best of the West Shore Awards voting platform opened in mid-July. We saw a lot more traffic on social media than in previous years, with businesses asking for their customers’ votes. We also kept the voting platform open for a longer period this year, closing it on Labour Day after a six-week window. The more voting there is, the more robust the results and it’s been really interesting to review the top three nominees in each of the categories for 2017. For some Awards the top three favourites in the West

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One of the referral groups I have been asked to promote to our members is Business Networking International (BNI). Being a proud supp or ter of ch a mb ers of commerce for many years, I thought it worthwhile to consider how our two organizations differ. BNI members join with the expectation that their participation in weekly meetings will generate referrals that convert to actual business. So how are we different? First off, chamber membership is much less expensive and our benefits go well beyond referrals. Your membership payments support initiatives that exclusively benefit our community. We are continually evolving to increase the value to members. Did you know that we certify documents for goods being exported? Or that we offer a discounted Panorama Employee Wellness Pass for small businesses? Even as a solo entrepreneur, our Chambers of Commerce group insurance plan has coverage options. Do you or one of your employees wear glasses or contacts?

We have a member discount for that too. Soon we will be offering discounted home insurance. All this and more, including networking and the opportunity to expand your client list, is available to you through chamber membership. I will leave you with this recent evaluation from one of our members, who, because he had not actively participated in any of our events concluded that he was not getting benefit from his membership and had decided not to renew. Then he asked his new customers how they had heard about him and discovered that they had learned about his business from our online Member Directory. Not surprisingly, he renewed. Like this member, you may not fully appreciate the ways in which your membership is working for you, but it always is. Denny Warner is Executive Director of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at 250-656-3616 or execdir@peninsulachamber.ca

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ICTORIA – With a client list stretching from Victoria to Nanaimo and all the way to the West Coast, Sunny Carpet Furnace & Air Duct Cleaning has become, during the past quarter century, a true industry leader. But it all began on a much smaller scale. “It actually began as a cleaning service, but we’ve definitely grown over the years. Today in addition to our main office in Victoria we also operate branch offices in Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville and in Port Alberni,” explained Perry Chaggar, Sunny Carpet’s founder and owner. Launched in Victoria in 1992, Sunny Carpet Furnace & Air Duct Cleaning began its operations as a general cleaning service, with the additional skills, services and technologies being added to the firm’s repertoire as new opportunities presented themselves. “When we started out in 1992 we were basically a janitorial service, working for businesses and other commercial clients. By 1996 we had added carpet cleaning to the list of things we did for our clients, and that was really the start of our company’s growth,” he explained, adding that furnace and duct cleaning services were introduced in 2000. By having branch offices conveniently located across the south and central Vancouver Island area service calls received at the company’s Victoria headquarters can be quickly passed onto its local teams ensuring a fast response. “From our Victoria office we’ll go as far as Duncan, while our guy in Nanaimo will cover the area from Duncan to Parksville, depending on how busy he is,” Chaggar explained. Sunny Carpet Furnace & Air Duct Cleaning operates a fleet of three vehicles specifically tasked with furnace and duct cleaning duties as well as six designated carpet cleaning vans. The company currently has a staff count of 10, including Chaggar and two administrative staff members who work out of the company’s main office at #4-626 Esquimalt Road. “We never really planned for the growth, it just sort of happened as we started adding extra services. We started out strictly as a janitorial service in 1992, adding carpeting cleaning later on. Slowly, slowly we built up the business to where it is today,” he said. For Chaggar a key part of the compa ny’s success a nd expansion has been the skills and

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that Sunny Carpet excels at. For example, the company’s furnace and duct cleaning units are equipped with some of the most modern and powerful equipment in the area, while on the service side of the ledger, putting the customer first is always the top priority. “It’s all about the service. If there are any complaints I’ll take care of it myself, if there is a problem I’ll see to it personally. Besides I still like to get out of the office and into the field. That’s what I’ve always done and I still enjoy meeting the clients, and doing the work,” he said. Serving the region for more than 25 years, expanding from a local janitorial firm into a regional carpet, furnace and duct cleaning service, Sunny Carpet Furnace & Air Duct Cleaning looks forward to the opportunities the future will offer. Part of Chaggar’s vision is a possible future expansion into the Gulf Islands. “I can see us serving Salt Spring Island, Pender Island and that area as well. We’re planning on basing a truck over there in the future. We have big plans, but finding the right employees is always the top priority – my employees are the best so finding just the right people is always a challenge,” he said. www.sunnycarpetductcleaning.com

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A NA I MO – Since it was founded more than 20 years ago, fam ilyowned Mazzei Electric Ltd. has grown from a local start-up into a major electrical contracting business with an impact felt prov i nc e-w id e. He a d q u a rtered in Nanaimo, the company now has a staff count of more than 130 and operates offices in Victoria and in Fort St. John, working with everyone from homeowners to the premiere builders and developers in the province. Third generation electrician and current company President Ben Mazzei credits much of his company’s growth and success on both its willingness to work on projects of any size, and on the expertise and vision of his staff and management team. “My father Frank Mazzei started the business in 1994, doing primarily commercial service contracts. We sti l l work for many of his original customers,” he said. Mazzei Electric is the electrical contractor of choice for many of BC’s top builders and has extensive experience working on residential projects such as housing developments and multi-family residential projects as well as on commercial and light industrial assignments. The current company President (whose grandfather was also an electrician) began working for the firm in 2002, having completed his electrical apprenticeship first in Saskatchewan and later in Victoria. “We expanded into both the Victoria and the Fort St. John markets about five years ago, which has kept us very busy, and has led to some major growth for us. Finding good people can

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will be uneven as many construction markets across the country continue to move in different directions, with British Columbia being one of the nation’s bright spots. One of the catalysts for this heightened level of activity in the industry is the catalog of infrastructure projects announced by the recently elected provincial government, which according to the Honorable Bruce Ralston, the provincial Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology (and MLA for Surrey-Whalley), is only the beginning. “The provincial construction sector is doing well, in the election campaign we committed to a vigorous program of public infrastructure, many of those programs are underway and there will be more announced in the months and years to come. So what that means is there will be a need for more workers,” he stated. While not restricted solely to the construction industry, the general trend of an aging workforce with fewer new people entering the trades is having a noticeable effect on the industry. In essence there is more work today (and envisioned for the future) than there are people to carry it out. In the BuildForce Canada report it was stressed that sustaining the nation’s workforce capacity

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ICTORIA – Having spent a decade working at Pine Lighting Victoria, the last four as the store’s owner, Andrea Cracknell has seen a tremendous amount of change in both technology and in the needs of her clients, especially among the many builders and lighting contractors that her outlet regularly supplies. “Energy efficiency has always been important, but it’s especially so today. But new technologies such as LED (light emitting diode) lighting are offering options and styles of lighting that were simply not available before,” she explained. Specializing in providing a wide range of illumination fixtures, supplies and solutions for both homeowners and lighting contractors the local franchise is one of three in British Columbia. Located at 790 Spruce Avenue, the Victoria store has a staff of seven, including Cracknell, who has been with the operation since 2007. Having access to a practically unlimited number of items, thanks to its vast catalog selection, Pine Lighting can find

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exactly the right fixture at exactly the right price for any lighting need. Thanks to the outlets’ easy to navigate website, clients can browse the online catalogs of such industry leading manufacturers as Progress Lighting, Nuevo Living, DVI Lighting, Capital Lighting, Feiss and many more. After working in the lighting business for a decade Cracknell has noticed there are definite seasons when it comes to sales, with the fall and winter being especially active. “It’s simply darker at this time of year, people are inside more, the days are shorter and everyone notices they don’t have enough light. That’s when they come in looking for something new,” Cracknell said. The ongoing building boom in the Capital Region is also positively affecting her business, as new arrivals to the region are going into their first Victoria winter in their new homes, discovering

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those unexpected shadowy regions that need to be filled with light. “With all the new people who have moved into their new houses this year I’m noticing new faces, people who haven’t lived in their new house through a winter before,” she said. The fast approaching New Year also impacts her store’s business as the many do-it-yourselfers, builders and contractors she works with put on an extra spurt of activity to finish the project they’re

working on before the holiday season. “Builders and just people in general want to get things done before the holidays. Who wants a project half finished at Christmas? There definitely is a bit of a surge at this time, for everything from new lights right down to extra light bulbs,” Cracknell stated. T he one thing that doesn’t change, regardless of the date, is the level of service Pine Lighting Victoria and its experienced staff provides its growing list of clients.

While consumers have options when shopping for lighting in Victoria, it’s the knowledge and service provided by Cracknell and her staff that keep the customers coming back, time and again. “We never forget who we’re working for, our customers. My staff are terrific, they are my greatest asset. My plans are always to be looking for new ways to help serve the people of Victoria in the best way that we can,” she said. www.pinelightingvictoria.com

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ICTORIA – For a growing number of commercial and industrial operators located all across Vancouver Island the convenience, cost savings, ongoing data collection and worry-free benefits of the Mobile On-Site Refueling services provided by 4Refuel Vancouver Island has proven to be exactly the right business decision. 4Refuel Vancouver Island’s owner / operator Jeff Lumley has seen his unique enterprise grow dramatically, since he acquired the franchise to service the Greater Victoria area about six years ago. Now, having acquired the service rights to the rest of the Island, he’s discovered that the need for his services has forced him to continually expand his operations just to keep up with the demand. “Sometimes it’s challenging to keep up, but that’s a good thing! In fact we’ve just purchased our fifth fuel truck just to meet the need, so the concept has really taken off,” he said.

4Refuel was created to provide a ‘wheel to wheel’ diesel fuelling service for a wide range of clients including construction companies, trucking companies, home heating, boats and generators. In essence any firm that requires diesel fuel delivered directly to their fleet or worksite can benefit from the company’s efforts. “Typically our customers use our service for convenience, accountability and of course to save money. It’s a pretty basic business philosophy but it works. When you factor in the lost productivity time (companies are paying their employees to fuel their vehicles), you can see the real cost saving of having us look after the fuelling of trucks and equipment,” Lumley explained. On the corporate level 4Refuel was launched in 1995 and quickly became a leader in the Canadian Mobile On-Site Refueling industry. 4Refuel offers its services in more than 900 cities and delivers more than 3.5 million fuelling transactions annually to more than 6,000 clients across North America. Lumley acquired the franchise for Victoria and Duncan in September 2011, before expanding to include all Vancouver Island in December 2015. Beginning with a single fuel truck and a

handful of clients, Lumley has grown his business to the point where he now has five trucks, each equipped with state of the art metering to provide precise reports that assist their client’s from an accounting and bottom line perspective. “Our Fuel Management Online (FMO) service allows our clients to have 24/7 access to their records, giving them up to the minute data. They will know exactly how much fuel is used, where it has gone and what it has cost – it ensures accuracy and simplifies the invoicing,” he said. A service being readily embrac e d by op erators across Vancouver Island, Lumley anticipates his company will continue to expand in the years ahead to meet the growing demand. “Convenience is part of the story certainly, but this concept has been embraced by so many, such as in the construction industry, because of the cost savings and accountability involved,” Lumley said. “4Refuel is Canada wide so our buying power is huge, that saving in fuel prices is ultimately passed onto the customers. That’s a big part of why this service has become so successful.” www.4refuel.com

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industries that are facing similar demographic challenges. T he British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is the construction industry’s umbrella organization, advocate and champion. It is composed of four different regional construction organizations: the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), the Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA), the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and the Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA). The group is also the industry’s

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ICTORIA - Even with its current success, Kinetic Construction, which has offices in Victoria, Vancouver, and Courtenay, is aiming higher by implementing Lean methodology in order to streamline the company to become more efficient, productive and cohesive. Lean for Construction, developed in 1997, was a response to address inefficiency and waste in an industry where over 30 per cent of all projects end up over budget, past scheduled completion and often in litigation. Some experts say the number is higher, whereas in manufacturing, where Lean got its start, efficiency has more than doubled since 1960, while construction is less efficient today than it was in the early 60’s. “That’s not what I would call a fabulous endorsement of our industry,” suggests Tom Plumb, President and CEO. Kinetic Construction, a fully employee owned organization, started in 1984, and the award-winning company has built hundreds of institutional, commercial, civil, and multi-unit residential projects on Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. Kinetic currently has 135 employees that are involved in 38 projects through its 3 branches. Plumb, also the company’s majority shareholder, views the Lean path as the market differentiator for the future. “It’s a system of targeting and delivering value through constant improvement while eliminating waste in our processes,” he states. “Waste, in all its forms, is the largest component of any process and it applies to every aspect or a business from office to site. “Lean is primarily a culture of continuous improvement, collaborative problem solving, and the application of management tools designed to deliver better experiences and outcomes” Plumb adds. “The great thing about the construction industry is we are so very inefficient. which means there are many opportunities to improve.” Plumb discovered the concept a couple of years ago at the Lean

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methodology to streamline operations Construction Institute of Canada’s inaugural convention held in Calgary and has been a believer ever since. Kinetic has begun its Lean journey through education and will soon have their first employee Black Belt through the Lean Sensei program. “Once rolled out, we are targeting a ‘tip-over point’ in 12-18 months where the majority of your people get the concept and practice it every day,” Plumb adds. ”The focus is a culture of continuous improvement. I believe if you achieve that culture, your other successes required to sustain your business will follow and the industry overall will benefit greatly.” Due to his enthusiasm about the program, Plumb has been dubbed ‘The Lean Evangelist’. “It will take more than just us doing this top hit the highest level of success,” Plumb states. “We need other stakeholders, owners, consultants, sub-trades, suppliers to get on board.” “I’ve found there is one thing that truly binds us all together in a common cause and it’s misery. People are truly tired of the un-collaborative, siloed, wasteful ways the industry has been for so long and are eager to discover a better way. We are being thought of as ‘early adopters’ of this idea in our industry in Canada. I consider ourselves more ‘first responders’.”

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Plu mb a lso sees that more owners, especially public sector, are looking at better ways to deliver their projects including IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) and TVD (Target Value Design). These are models where the entire construction team is created early in the process to collaboratively design, plan, cost, and deliver the project with the trifecta of Cost/Quality/ and Time. “The long standing saying, or

‘joke’, if you will, in our industry has been: There is Cost, Quality, and Schedule, which two do you want?”, Plumb states, adding that Lean strives to deliver all three. “The traditional D/B/B (Design/ Bid/Build) project delivery model is responsible for much of the chronic pain our industry suffers from where it’s often thought, and sometimes mandated, that low price delivers best value,” Plumb says. “This has proven not the case

in many circumstances. Cost is a much better target than price.” “In a short period of time, codes will demand innovation so the focus will need to change not just from what we build but how we build,” he adds. “I believe we are in a period of disruptive change and those that figure out how to work as a team, be efficient, and deliver value, will be the ones who survive the best.” www.kineticconstruction.com

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ICTOR I A – Wade Nikkels, a Principal with VI Integration Inc., is in the business of making the operation of your household easier, and your smart home, office or business even smarter. Once only the stuff of science fiction or the rare plaything of the eccentric rich and famous, modern digital technology has made the control and automation of a structure’s various systems a mainstream reality. Making all of that possible is at the core of the work VI Integration carries out for its expanding residential, commercial and business client base. “I’ve been involved with the d ig ita l i nteg ration busi ness since 1996, beginning with the car audio market. Then as the home entertainment systems became more popular and mainstream I moved into that sector working for a number of different local firms before forming VI Integration with a partner in 2015,” he explained. VI Integration and its team of professionally trained and certified installers have the skills

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and access to the latest in home automation technology, systems that can be configured to control everything in a home from its heating and lighting to the operation of its blinds and window coverings if desired. Working with both new construction and with updating older homes, V I Integ ration can custom design and install a system to specifically match the needs or tastes of its clients – from controlling a few elements to a full blown home automation system. “Home automation and control is easy to use. By using simple touch panels, you can access, change and monitor your system. Whenever you leave your

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Integrated technology isn’t restricted solely to the home as VI Integration also works regularly with business home, with the push of a single button, you can arm your security system, adjust the climate control and turn off the lights to save energy. You can even control your system via the web and phone,” Nikkels explained. “We can program your system in a multiple of ways to enhance your lifestyle. Imagine the start of your day with the blinds automatically opening, your favorite music selection gently starting to play, and the coffee pot starting to brew your favorite blend. All this and you haven’t even gotten out of bed yet.” VI Integration is also an authorized dealer and installer of Control4 products, one of the world’s leading developers of home automation technology. “We work with the award-winning solutions developed by Control4 to unlock the full potential of a home’s connected devices. Control4 has been an industry leader for more than a decade, so by using their systems we can make even the most sophisticated entertainment systems easier to use, homes more comfortable and energy efficient while allowing your fa m i ly g reater secu rity a nd peace of mind,” he said. VI Integration also works with builders, designers, architects and others to ensure that the

VI Integration is an authorized dealer and installer of the home automation systems developed by Control4 cabinetry used to house items such as home entertainment systems are adequately ventilated and that any unsightly cabling is secured and out of sight. “We don’t build the cabinets, but we work with a variety of professionals to help ensure the cabinetry will work with the technology that’s been installed,” he explained. W hile the concept of home autom at ion h a s ex i sted for decades in one form or another, it has required the development of the latest generations of computer technology for the systems to work as seamlessly and as intuitively as they do today. Whether controlled by panels in the home, or remotely via a Smartphone application, a home automation user can have 24 hour per day access to their

home’s systems, allowing for everything from security monitoring to turning the lights on and off while on vacation. “They really do have an app for that – like for controlling a home’s blinds, lighting, heating, security or just about everything else,” he said. “What we do with Control4 is to bring all of those systems into a single app. You can look at your phone and literally control your entire home whether you’re here or whether you’re in Bermuda, as long as you have an Internet connection you’re connected to your home.” While there is a possibility VI Integration might someday open a satellite office further north, for the moment the amount of work available in the Greater Victoria marketplace has been keeping the firm very active. “The local market keeps us very busy so I don’t really anticipate us needing or wanting to open another branch elsewhere,” Nikkels said. “We’re currently working with a number of the leading local builders but as a new company we’re always interested in developing new relationships. Builders recognize the value of these systems and we enjoy being part of the construction process.” www.islandintegration.ca

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‘Fall 2017 Stat Pack’ report the organization stated that at present there were more than $71 billion worth of construction projects underway in the province, with the present industry consisting of more than 23,000 companies employing more than 225,500 workers. “The health of the industry in BC is exceptionally strong right now in all regions of the province. We can gauge it on the pressures that are placed on the skilled workforce and the demand for skilled workers and even general labourers in some cases to do the work,” Atchison said. “So the health of the industry is very strong and we’re gauging that from the information we’re getting from our members who are saying it’s hard for them to find the skilled workforce that they need – and this SEE CONSTRUCTION | PAGE 21

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no chlorine or anything like that so it’s all natural. But it does require a little bit of help so that you can actually swim in the water and that it remains clean,” he said. “In addition to the substrate cleaning the water the most important element is the plant material both under the surface of the water, on top of the water and in the surrounding bog and landscaped areas that support bird life, insects, dragonflies etc which all are part of an ecologically balanced system that keeps the water clean naturally.” For about the past 19 years Acacia Landscape has worked with a variety of commercial and residential clients on projects as simple as a redesigned backyard to a complete commercial development. The company (whose ranks can swell to as many as 50 depending on the season) can address all aspects of an exterior assignment, from initial consultation and design right up to the final construction. The swimming pond project is located on a five acre parcel of land and will consist of a deep water swimming area spanning 25 meters by 15 meters, surrounded by a shallow water shoreline of similar dimensions, created to add to the project’s natural ambiance. While scrupulously designed and constructed, the concept once

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construction industry there cou ld b e more t h a n 14,000 construction job vacancies by 2026, despite the average wage of a constr uction worker i n the province being in excess of $58,000 per year. For Ralston the energized nature of the current provincial construction marketplace is part of the reason for the present labour shortage. “There is a challenge in a very hot construction market, like in

Victoria, to simply find enough people. Employment in the sector can be up and down, peaks and valleys, so some of the programs the government has in place are designed to help when they are in the valleys. But at the moment the industry is doing well,” he said. “As many of the construction businesses are small businesses the reduction of the small business tax announced in the budget

has been well received as well, which could stimulate hiring.” For Atchison a key to a vibrant and expanding provincial construction industry in the future is ongoing skills training and continuing efforts to present the career potentials of the industry to those just entering the workforce. “We want the construction

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Condos to Sell Below Market Rates in Downtown Victoria

ICTORIA – Chard Developments is enter i ng i nto a pa r t nersh ip w it h BC Housi ng to offeri ng affordable housing in Victoria’s downtown core. T he pa r t nersh ip w i l l see BC Housing finance a $50-million mixed-use 2 0-s to re y b u i l d i n g a t 845 Johnson Street. The project, called “Vivid at the Yates” is an attempt a t g i v i n g h o m e b u y e rs a ch a nce to enter Victoria’s expensive housing market. The developer has built high-end, mid-range and

purpose built rental accommodations in Victoria for years. Units will be built with an efficient use of space in mind, with one-bedrooms ra n g i n g f rom 475-630 square feet, and two-bedrooms that ra nge f rom 700-1000 square-feet. Vivid at the Yates will fe a t u re 135 u n i t s s ol d between $275,000 a nd $550,000. The units will be listed for sale at eight per cent below the market value of the unit, which will be set by a third-party appraiser. B u y e r s i n te re s te d i n

purchasing a unit are required to have a household income below $150,000, while Chard will give preference to households with income below $125,000. Additionally, buyers will not be able to rent or sell the house within the two year time period in order to encourage workforce housing. T he project is targeting workers interested in living closer to downtown Victoria as well as first-time homebuyers. Work on the site begins this month and has a completion date set for early 2020.

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IC T O R I A – D eveloper Stan Stipos is nearing the start of con st r uct ion on h i s Customs House project at 816 Government Street. The project start comes nearly four years after the first proposal. The new design of the project will see 57-high-end condos built in the former Canada Customs building at 816 Government Street and the adjoining heritage building facing Wharf Street. The heritage appearance will be maintained while the interior, gutted and renovated.

The two buildings have been vaca nt for yea rs, a f te r t h e fe d e ra l government and other small retail tenants moved out years ago. T he project once h ad a b ud get of rou g hly $40-million and was designed to have rental u n its, of f ice a nd commercial space. Now, the proje ct b ud get i s over $ 10 0-m i l i o n a n d w i l l feature high-end condos above 16,000-square-foot high-end retail tenants. T h e a r e a ’s b o o m i n g real estate market is exp e c te d to c omp e n s ate

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“We want staff to be real,” says Richardson. “We want their care feedback from guests is for customers to come from an authentic place.” consistently about our That’s why Brentwood’s staff members undergo a three-part staff, so we know they’re training program enabling them to become those “self-aware responsible.” individuals” who naturally facilitate great customer service FBA –RICHARDSON ADS – PRINT – BLACK PRESS NATASHA experiences. GENERAL MANAGER, BRENTWOOD BAY RESORT they learn about them4.6” × 6.2” (MONDAY MAG)First, 09/05/17 & SPA selves—their “behaviours, self

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“Both bring successful track records in their respective fields, and with new perspectives and skill sets which will combine well with our existing team.” MARK BRESLAUER PRESIDENT & CEO, MONK

Both have started with the company running. Nyland is leading the way on significant IT projects and Boyer is looking to enhance the customer experience in the retail segment. Breslauer said that In Monk’s ongoing pursuit of providing quality product and services to customers across Vancouver Island, he is elated to have Joanne and Adrian join its team. Monk Office is at www.monk.ca

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built since has incorporated the lessons we learned from each of the previous projects. In addition a program of updating and renovation of our existing residences has been carried out and is continuing to be carried out in order to fully meet the expectations of current and future generations of seniors,” he explained. Over his long career Denford has been credited with a number of local firsts, including the building of Victoria’s first condominium project, Cedar Village in 1969. He is also a pioneer in the creation of affordable housing communities, such as Summergate Village, a planned senior’s community of 245 homes, complete with community centre and park located near the Victoria International Airport in Sidney. The lessons learned in the design and creation of Summergate helped to pave the way to envision and design his successful Berwick Retirement Communities. After serving so long in his profession Denford has seen a world of changes in terms of technologies and procedures, as well as in trends. For him a shortage of available manpower is one definite drawback created by the Victoria area’s current energized

get trades these days, I guess everyone is working.” GORDON DENFORD FOUNDER, DENFORD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LTD.

Chris Denford, son of company founder Gordon Denford is now the President of Berwick Retirement Communities construction boom. “It’s definitely harder to get trades these days, I guess everyone is working,” he said. A pioneering developer, champion for affordable housing and an advocate for quality retirement living, Gordon Denford’s

accolade is merely the latest acknowledgement of a long and successful career. “I have spent a lifetime creating housing that for the most part has been affordable and we have certainly succeeded with affordable senior’s retirement and care residences,” he

stated in his award acceptance speech. “There is much discussion about the subject currently, particularly by municipalities, and I felt it important to use this opportunity to remind members of our industry of the significant role that

all governments, federal, provincial, regional and municipal have played over the years that has contributed to the current unaffordable housing problem. Among many others, these include taxes, regulation, development cost charges and lengthy, complex permit applications.” www.berwickretirement.com

Victoria Watering Hole Voted North America’s Top Irish Pub The Irish Times Pub Received Its Special Award At A Ceremony Held In Dublin BY DAVID HOLMES

ICTORIA – It may have something to do with the ‘Luck of the Irish’ but in all likelihood it’s the results of a great deal of focused effort. Victoria’s celebrated Irish Times Pub has been voted the Best Irish Pub in North America, an accolade presented at the 2017 Irish Pubs Global Awards, a gala event held October 10 in Dublin, Ireland. The prestigious award was presented by the Irish Pubs Global Federation, an association of Irish pubs that have formed an international organization to support and promote the Irish pub concept both globally and at a local level. The award is given to the Irish Pub that best exemplifies what it is that makes an Irish Pub the best in its class. This could include a number of factors including authenticity, atmosphere, food and beverage offering, physical design and exemplary customer service. “Frankly I’m not even sure how we were originally nominated, someone clearly put our name in,” explained Damian Merino, the Irish Times Pub’s General Manager. Located in the city’s downtown

The crew from the Irish Times Pub received their accolade at a ceremony held October 10 in Dublin, Ireland core at 1200 Government Street, the Irish Times Pub has been pulling mugs of ale, tempting taste buds with traditional Irish culinary staples and offering live Celtic music seven days per week since 2004. Located in the historic Bank of Montreal building, a structure dating to 1894, the Pub has become a notable member of the city’s hospitality sector. “Once we received the first nomination we put it forward to all of our regulars and everyone on our Facebook page and it sort of went from there. We’re not even 13

years old yet so it’s great to receive this honour,” Merino said. This isn’t the first time the Irish Times Pub has been recognized internationally for its distinctive flavour and Celtic charms. In 2015 it was voted one of the best Irish pubs located outside of Ireland and it has been voted the best pub in Victoria for eight out of the last 12 years – this latest accolade just helps to cement the operation’s reputation even further. “We make sure we know every regular’s name, we shake hands over the bar. Those are the things

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Construction started on Vancouver Island Film Studios BY MARK MACDONALD BUSINESS EXAMINER

ARKSVILLE – Lights, camera, action! Vancouver Island Film Studios officially announced on October 19 that construction is underway on six buildings at 925 Fairdowne Road that will give the island its first dedicated film production facility when it opens in 2018. It couldn’t be introduced at a more opportune time, as Chesapeake Shores, one of Hallmark’s top-rated television series, has been filming on the Island for the past two seasons and is committed to working at the new studio for the upcoming season. Ron Chiovetti is the owner Vancouver Island Film Studios, which will feature six separate buildings next to other businesses he’s involved with: Island Golf Cars and Guy Garages. “For the past two years I have been providing services to the television series Chesapeake Shores,” says Vancouver Island Film Studios developer Ron Chiovetti. “The film studio is an exciting new project for my company. It’s not an area I imagined myself expanding into at this time, but you never know what fate has in store for you,” he notes. “The studio complements the two other businesses on my property,

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GuyGarages and Isle Golf Cars. Productions have been using both so I decided to marry them all and take advantage of the growth in the film and television sector.” The announcement thrilled Joan Miller, Regional Film Commissioner for INfilm

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NOVEMBER 2017

PHILCO CONSTRUCTION WAS THE RECENT WINNER OF A 2017 CARE AWARD “We’re building Construction Company Built On Honesty & Communication

ICTORIA – Unwavering honesty, ongoing communications and dedication to craftsmanship has been the winning formula for custom home builder Phil Wilson. A third generation builder and someone with roots that run deep in the South Island region, Wilson is the founder and owner of award winning Philco Construction Ltd., a start-up company only a few years ago, but one today that is responsible for some of the most innovative custom homes in the Greater Victoria area. “Philco Construction was actually started on Salt Spring Island where I grew up in 2007, having graduated from high school in 2004. The company was started in 2007 but I moved it to Victoria in 2010 and have been operating it here ever since,” Wilson explained. The company’s focus right from the beginning was on the design and construction of high end luxury homes. The company was also involved in a 10-home small scale development project, a rare undertaking for the young firm, but an area of business that could become increasingly important in the years to come. A Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter, Wilson grew up with an almost genetic love for building things. His grandfather was a builder and his early life was spent in a household dominated by carpentry, with his father Trevor Wilson the co-owner of his own construction firm – Salt Spring Island-based Wilco Construction Limited. Serving the Gulf Islands and the southern Vancouver Island area for more than 30 years, Wilco Construction is co-owned by the brother team of Trevor and Ian Wilson, skilled craftsmen who learned their trade in their native

someone’s home, something that will become part of that family’s future legacy.” PHIL WILSON OWNER, PHILCO CONSTRUCTION LTD.

United Kingdom. It was at the breakfast table, and later on the worksite that Phil Wilson honed his skills and developed his love for quality construction, while learning the intricacies of operating a successful construction business. “You’d have to say that I’ve been building my entire life, as I’ve spent a long time working with my Dad and with Wilco Construction. That’s where I got much of my background, and my business experience. Dad builds some very high end homes on Salt Spring and that’s what I grew up doing. There was a lot of hands on experience involved with working with him, skills I use every day,” he explained. Launching Philco on Salt Spring Island he brought the firm to the Capital Region, finding work initially as a framing contractor, while working on the occasional construction project of his own. “I’ve always been a builder, working on my own projects until that part of the business just sort of took off. It’s happened pretty fast, but now working on our own projects is pretty much all that we do,” Wilson said. SEE PHILCO CONSTRUCTION | PAGE 30

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During the past two years Wilson brought his long time friend Glenn Hamilton on as a partner and together they’ve grown Philco Construction to where it is today. In some ways the success of the company was the results of a Perfect Storm of circumstances – a young and talented builder opens up shop in a city in the midst of one its most energized construction booms – an alignment of factors that has allowed the company to grow at a pace its founder could never have imagined. “If you were to come up with a way to describe our company it would have to be as a custom home builder, that’s certainly our specialty. Within our market area we do the occasional spec project, one of which won us our very first CARE Award, something we’re very excited and proud of,” he said. Organized each year by the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA), the CARE (Construction Ach ievement and Renovations of Excellence) Awards are the highest honors the VRBA can bestow on its membership. Much more than an accolade, the CARE Awards are considered the premier industry award for builders and designers, and has been created to recognize the nation’s leaders in

Phil Wilson, the owner of Philco Construction first launched his home building business on Salt Spring Island constructing energy efficient and sustainable homes, outstanding residences that represent the true West Coast lifestyle. At this year’s gala event held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Philco Construction was presented with the award for the Best Single Family Detached Spec Home Over 2,500 Sq. Ft. “We do the occasional spec project,

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such as this award winner, but like everything else we do the focus is on quality, luxury and uniqueness,” Wilson stated. In addition to focusing on a very select segment of the marketplace, Philco Construction also operates with an equally distinctive business model. Much of the company’s workload is looked after by its own in-house team of experts, such as Eric Gibson the multi-tasking office manager who looks after the firm’s paperwork such as budgeting and materials sourcing. While many regional builders operate lean corporate teams, while working with groups of trusted sub trades, Philco Construction has a staff count of 26 employees with the bulk of its assignments carried out by its own team of builders. “We basically do it both ways, we have our own team and we also work with some terrific sub trades, it all depends on the amount of work we’re dealing with,” Wilson said. By operating with a large inhouse group of experts Philco Construction’s clients can be

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certainly a well-oiled machine right now.” For Wilson doing the job right every time, earning the privilege of repeat and referral business, knowing they’re playing a huge part in the largest investment in their client’s lives is a huge responsibility. He also knows that the key to success begins and ends with the quality of the relationships he develops with his customers. “We build relationships just as much as we build houses. Interacting with the client, being honest in all of our dealings and providing open and ongoing communication are some of the most important parts of what we do for our customers,” said. “Com mu n ic at ion i s hu ge, and by using our own people as much as we can the client will be assured of a consistent level of quality in all aspects of the project, including being in the loop at each and every stage.” With a decade of experience behind him, and a growing inventory of his completed high end projects dotting the region, Phil Wilson doesn’t have to advertise to locate his company’s next project. More often than not potential customers are coming to him, to turn their residential dreams into physical realities. In a typical year Philco Construction could find itself working on between nine and 15 houses, a steady rate of productivity the company expects to continue in the future. “Probably about 75 percent of our clients come to us with a plan, whether from a plan book, or from a designer they’ve already hired, or it could even be an idea they’ve written down themselves. They come to us and we can take over from there and start the whole process,” he said. “While it’s true that we have to adapt some plans to fit a specific site, or budget or other consideration – it’s also often the case that clients will come to us with a finished plan that’s good to go, saying ‘can you start tomorrow?’

– that seems to happen more often these days.” By incorporating truth, professionalism and ongoing client dialog into every project Philco Construction undertakes, the company has laid the foundation for a corporate growth that has surprised and delighted its owner. But that philosophy of excellence is a benchmark of quality and consistency that Wilson never intends to let fade or diminish. “We’re building someone’s home, something that will become part of that family’s future legacy. That’s not a responsibility we take lightly,” he said. Philco Construction has been built on the three central pillars: honesty, quality and openness. It’s a corporate structure that’s seen the company grow in a dramatic fashion in a relatively short time. Only 31 years of age, Wilson has a long career ahead of him, and can only imagine where his venture will lead him. Creating high end developments may be one direction the firm takes in the future, but he won’t limit himself to what tomorrow may offer. “The phone is ringing consistently right now, so there’s certainly no sign the local building boom is going away anytime soon. I’m young and we have a young company, so there’s plenty of room for growth for us in this city and in this industry. There is still lots of opportunity for future growth,” he said. www.philcoconstruction.ca

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ANAIMO – You never have a second chance to make a good first impression - is a message professional food photographer and marketing consultant Tim McGrath regularly tells his clients. For someone operating in the hospitality or food services industries that first impression might be an image on a website, in an advertisement or on a menu – if that image is appealing you’ll make the sale, if not, you may have lost a customer. “Great images of your culinary dishes and delights can make significant improvements to your success. The purpose of these images is to increase your business, so my job as the photographer is to make you, the client, successful! How your food is presented, in a photo or on the plate, will ultimately be critical to your success. You want that first impression to be the best that it can be.” A professional photographer with more than a decade of experience McGrath, through his company ITS-Food.ca, has worked with restaurants, stores and other hospitality industry clients on projects ranging from menus and cookbooks, to Social Media marketing campaigns as well as traditional advertising.

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“How your food is presented, in a photo or on the plate, will ultimately be critical to your success.” TIM MCGRATH OWNER, ITS-FOOD.CA

“Unique photos will tempt new customers as they can imagine the gourmet delights they could experience. Quality images remind loyal customers of the deliciousness of their last meal, encouraging them to come back time and again,” McGrath said. “Producing images for any business is great fun! People stop me all

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THE UNION CLUB: A CAPITAL CITY LANDMARK FOR NEARLY 140 YEARS

ICTORIA – With a 19 th Century lineage, but with a vision squarely on the 21st Century and beyond, The Union Club of British Columbia has been part of the cultural landscape of the City of Victoria for nearly 140 years – and its story is far from over. Founded in 1879 as an elite gentlemen’s club for the rich and powerful of the community, the Union Club has evolved and adapted over the decades to become a living celebration of the city’s architectural history, and a prized social gathering spot for residents of any gender or background. “We’ve actually now been designated a National Historic Site, which is a great source of pride for everyone. But it’s not a museum - the Union Club is very much a working building. In fact, we’ve just spent half a million dollars refurbishing our Centennial Ballroom, which is a 3,000 square foot space used regularly for meetings, wedding receptions, conferences and other events,” explained Tiffany Armstrong, the Union Club’s Sales & Marketing Manager. With a paid membership of more than 2,500 (including many of Victoria’s leading professionals and business innovators) the Union Club of British Columbia is equally accessible by non-members (as

“The Union Club is more than a landmark, it’s an iconic living piece of Victoria’s history.” TIFFANY ARMSTRONG SALES & MARKETING MANAGER, THE UNION CLUB

long as a member serves as a sponsor) as a venue for rent for activities ranging from social happenings, to business gatherings, to public announcements. The Club, with its elegant Georgian inspired architecture, has served as the backdrop for many media announcements and public proclamations over the years. “Earning the Historic Site designation didn’t happen quickly or easily but was actually a process that took more than six years. Over the years millions have been spent to preserve and to refurbish the Club, but the results speak for themselves. The Union Club is more than a landmark, it’s an iconic living piece of Victoria’s history and continues to play a part in the personal history of those who use and enjoy it,” Armstrong said. Modeled after the classic gentlemen’s clubs of Victorian London,

the Union Club has always prided itself on offering its members premier service, outstanding amenities, companionship and an exceptional level of comfort – in essence, to be there is to feel as though you’ve come home. In addition, the Club has 22 guestrooms available for overnight stays including a few suites with exceptional views of the inner harbor, in a portion of the facility referred to as The Inn at the Union Club. The elegantly furnished guestrooms and suites are readily available to Union Club members, guests of members, or those belonging to any of more than 500 affiliated clubs worldwide. “A lot of effort and money has been spent to keep The Union Club of British Columbia relevant in a modern world. For example, it’s no longer a men’s only club, in fact we have a 48 per cent female membership base, including five women on the board of directors, the year with our first ever female Vice-President” she stated. “First and foremost, we’re a social club that has always been the Union Club’s role and strength. But today we’re even more. The Union Club is a vibrant part of the community it serves, as it has since 1879.” www.unionclub.com

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Street. The project called “The Affinity” is expected to be completed in 2018 and is being developed by Kang & Gill Construction Ltd. The Union Club celebrated the re-opening of their Executive Fitness Centre on Wednesday, October 11. The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has elected their board of directors for 2018-2019. The incoming members include: Ian Batey of IPB Consulting Services, Christina Clarke of Songhees Nation, Lise Gyorkos of Page One Publishing Inc., Patricia Jelinski of United Way Greater Victoria, Rahim Khudabux of Max Furniture, Julia Livingston of The Bay Centre and Kris Wirk of Dickson Dusanj & Wirk. Continuing board members are Al Hasham, Dan Dagg, John Wilson, Mark Mawhinney, Carmen Charette, Mark Smith and Captain (Navy) Jason Boyd. Amy Robertson, a divorce, family and workplace mediator has partnered with Rebecca Alleyne, a divorce and family lawyer-mediator to offer clients mediation services and a neutral space at 201-1842 Oak Bay Avenue.

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V2V Vacations’ Empress ferry is expected to be ready for service by mid-December, after new engines have been installed. The new ferry service between Victoria and Vancouver harbours was halted in August due to engine troubles.

Chef Kunal Ghose has opened a second location of Fishhook restaurant at 407 Swift Street. The new location features a waterside patio on Mermaid Wharf, an expanded menu featuring local, sustainable and fresh ingredients, shared plates and brunch on the weekends. Cadboro Bay Optometry and Dr. Amanda Weinerman have moved to a new location at 2580 Penrhyn Street in Cadboro Bay Village. Dr. Nicole Sehn joins their team from Calgary. The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recently held their 11th Annual Crystal Awards for Business Excellence. Hook & Hook was named business of the year (1-15 employees) and Professional Components won that same award in the 16-plus employee’s category. Other winners include: Orcca Dental Clinic in the nonprofit category; SeaFirst Insurance Brokers for Contribution to the Community; Raincoast Conservation Foundation won as green business of the year; the newsmaker of the year was the Victoria Airport Authority; lifetime achievement went to Art Finlayson; the award for entrepreneurial spirit went to Wilson’s Transportation; the new business of the year was Flader Business Centre; the employer of the year was Peninsula Co-op; Peninsula IDA Pharmacy for outstanding customer service; and Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa won for new product or service of the year.

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Island Muffler & Auto Services recently celebrated their 50th anniversary as a locally owned and operated business at 677 Burnside Road East.

Victoria was recently named the number two small city on the latest Conde Nast Readers’ Choice awards. The magazine ranked Victoria second on the list of the top-20 small cities outside of the US, behind San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Victoria beat out Florence, Italy, Bruges, Belgium and Lucerne in Switzerland for the coveted spot.

The former Sisters of St. Ann home-care building now owned by the University of Victoria (UVIC) is being turned into Oceans Network Canada’s base research facility. The $7-million renovation is expected to be completed by April. Oceans Network Canada was formed ten years ago to do underwater research. It was recently awarded $46.6-million over five years through the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Victoria-based Latitude Geographics has received investment from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm. Latitude offers web-based mapping software and related geographic information system software. No financial details of the deal have been released. Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac and Campus Nissan have been named Green Star Award winners by the New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia. Both dealerships were presented with the Clean Energy Vehicle for BC award for their promotion of clean-energy vehicles and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Ron Mattson Ron Mattson has been appointed to the board of Island Health by the BC government. Mattson is a seven-term councillor for View Royal and a former Health Ministry manager for the BC Health Ministry. Mattson was among eight employees fired in 2012 for what turned out to be a flawed investigation of alleged privacy breaches. The government, under the BC Liberals, later apologized for the firings and paid compensation.

Herald Street Law has hired Aharon Y. Ittah as an associate at #101 - 536 Herald Street. Aharon has a number of years of experience as a litigator and solicitor in Victoria.

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GREEDY GOVERNMENTS DEMONIZE BUSINESS TO JUSTIFY EVER-INCREASING TAXES

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u r i n g t h e l a s t fe d e ral election, now Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sloughed off several comments suggesting that corporations existed only to assist business owners in avoiding paying tax. T h at was d ropped i n t he midst of endless promises of “sunny ways”, accompanied by Trudeau’s other, inflammatory class-warfare adjectives like “income sprinkling”, “tax loopholes” and not-so-subtle suggestions that the “rich”, aka business owners, need to “pay their fair share”. Such populist, provocative phrases appealed to Liberal supporters. But few believed Trudeau’s corporation statement would become the platform from which an all-out attack on small and medium-sized businesses would be launched. It has, and then some. The Liberals have apparently

scaled back their plans somewhat, if one is to believe the almost daily re-announcements. It remains to be seen how much change will actually take place to the ill-conceived plans, or if this is yet another smokescreen to confuse the masses while the federal government attempts to slip through the most draconian corporate tax increases this country has witnessed in a century. So, what are corporations all about? Ta x dodge veh icles? Hardly. They were set up as retirement funds for small business owners, as an incentive to encourage people to take risks as they provide a better future for themselves and their families. Imagine how government employees would react if their pensions were hacked to pieces. They’d be horrified. This is what the Liberals tax scheme is doing while tackling corporations – attacking the financial future of business people. Demonizing something before ta xing it is an effective p ol it ic a l m a neuver. Pe ople shrug but don’t complain when t h ey h ave to p ay so-c a l le d “sin taxes” on cigarettes and tobacco, for exa mple. Wa nt more money out of the oil and gas industry? Demonize it and make it seem evil to voters, who will almost demand punitive taxes be implemented to stop

resource-extracting, “earth ending” companies. And there we have it: The justification of a carbon tax. When the clouds of government begin to hover over one particular industry, they should be afraid, and get prepared for the impending deluge of taxes that is about to drench them. Governments play a long end game in this regard, piggy-backing off a social narrative rehea rsed stead i ly th roug h educators, Hollywood and traditional media. Movie after movie depicts big business in the worst possible ways, as profit-hungry corporations who don’t care for any employee or environmental concern, as they chase the almighty buck. But this needs to be said as pla i n ly as possible: It is not business owners who are greedy. Governments are greedy. Governments are the ones who refuse to restrain their insatiable thirst for more tax revenues to pay for a public service that now makes, on average, 20 per cent more in wages and benefits than those in the private sector. And by the private sector, we mean the jobs that pay for those services in the first place. As Trudeau trumpets his socalled defense of the middle class – which, by the way, never did better than under the previous government – does he not

realize that many small business owners are indeed the middle class? A thoug htf u l, even-keeled friend tossed this line out a while ago, and it stuck with me: “Socialism is theft”. Stark, but true, isn’t it? Although some of the principles of socialism may be virtuous - i.e. helping those that cannot help themselves - the very essence of socialism is taking from those who ‘have’ - those that work – and distributing it to those who ‘have not’ because they either don’t or won’t work. A s on e f r i e n d s a id : I f t h e government keeps taxing the ‘haves’ and giving to the ‘havenots’, what will they do when the ‘haves’ leave? And by the way, if socialism is so great, why isn’t every person in a communist country wealthy, instead of only those at the top? Just asking. . . So when it comes t i me for millionaires Trudeau and beleaguered Finance Minister Bill Morneau to wrestle businesses to the ground with “well-deser ved” pu n it ive ta xes, t he chorus of Canadians who don’t understand the challenges of business cheer and chime in with “it’s about time”. Except it’s nothing but a big smoke screen. As the Trudeau govern ment’s never-end i ng spending spree continues, far,

far above projections, unabated, the realization has come that there isn’t enough money coming in to pay for what they’ve ordered. Thus the attack on “bad, bad business”. The never-in-business-forh i m sel f T r udeau suggests that business owners are “tax cheats” who find “loopholes” to “sprinkling” money around to avoid Revenue Canada. His devious choice of words is deliberate, without question. W h i le doi ng so, he refuses to acknowledge that business owners must - and do - abide by the legal rules laid out by all levels of government. The taxation rules by which Canadian businesses have been governed since 1972 took six years to plan and consider before implementation. T r u d e a u’s d ra m a t i c t a x “plans” were concocted behind the scenes by “bureaucrats gone wild”, in mere months. At last report the federal government received 21,000 responses/objections to the plans – and left itself less than a week to “consider” them all. Which of course they have not. Greedy business? Hardly. It’s time the federal government looked in the mirror and realized that as they vainly point the accusatory finger of “greed” at business, there’s three fingers pointed directly back at themselves.

BROKEN ARBITRATION SYSTEM CAUSING UNSUSTAINABLE RISE IN MUNICIPAL COSTS Will Continue To Cause Huge Increases In Taxes & Fees If Left Unaddressed CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS

i t h o n e y e a r to go until municipal elections in the fall of 2018, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its annual BC Mu n icipa l Sp end i n g Watch r e p o r t r e c e n t l y, s h o w i n g t h at lo c a l gover n m ent re a l operating spending outpaced popu l at ion g row t h nea rly fou r-fold between 2005 a nd 2015. The report also reveals a large part of unsustainable rises in municipal operating spending

is driven by a broken collective bargaining compensation system that, if left unaddressed, will cause large tax and fee increases for local residents and businesses. “Business owners, like other British Columbians, value and respect the dedicated people i n mu n icipa l pol ice, RCM P, and fire protection services. The current system for setting c omp en sat ion i s, however, clearly broken and causing unsustainable increases in municipal costs,” states Richard Truscott, Vice-President, BC and Alberta. “Arbitrators often fail to consider a municipality’s economic conditions or the ability for local taxpayers and small businesses to pay for the increases when settling wage contracts. If the system isn’t fixed, it will surely cause huge hikes in taxes and fees down the road,” says

Truscott. Approximately 60 per cent of municipal operating spending ty pically goes towards public sector wages and benefits. For ex a mple, 57 p er cent of Vancouver’s budget was spent on this operating expense. It i s i mp or t a nt to note, however, that public sector wages and benefits are not the only driver of spending. Municipal governments have direct control over the other 40 per cent of operating spending, which is also growing. CFIB’s 2017 Municipal Spending Report found that only 7 out of 152 municipal BC governments kept real operational spending at or below population growth over the 10-year period examined, which means BC cities are spending at a faster rate than they are growing. “Spend i ng control is a top i s s u e fo r e n t re p re n e u r s i n

British Columbia. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet they are the ones pay i ng a n u n fa i r por tion of the taxes to support ever-expanding municipal operating budgets. T he rea l ity is t hat current spending trends are not sustainable, and small businesses are feeling the brunt of it. Its time to understand and address the underlying causes” concludes Truscott. Fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t i o n o n arbitration, or to view a more detailed breakdown of municipal operating spending, please go to: BC Municipal Spending Watch 2017. CFIB is Canada’s largest association of small- and mediumsized businesses with 109,000 members across every sector and region, including 10,000 in BC. For more information, visit cfib.ca.

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Yasuko won the 14th annual Victoria Butler Book Prize for her book “Mysterious Fragrance of the Yellow Mountain”. Margriet was named the winner of the 10th annual Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize for her work entitled “Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family’s Journey”.

Ajna Yoga celebrated their 5th year in business on October 18 at both of their Oak Bay locations. Ajna is a college and studio that is one of only 11 studios worldwide to be internationally-accredited for their unique 800hr Yoga Therapy program.

Lowe’s celebrated the grand opening of their outlet at 850 Langford Parkway in Langford.

Family Eyecare Centre welcomes Dr. Darcy Dennis to their team at 749 Yates Street.

Bosa Developments, which bought the Empress Hotel three years ago, has acquired Dockside Green in Victoria West. Construction on the site is expected to start next year, allowing people to move into the mixed-use property two years later. Owner Vancity Credit Union, through Dockside Green, is selling 10 acres of the 15-acre property to Bosa. The sale closes on December 15 and the purchase price is not being released.

Colwood Dental Group introduces Dr. Sonny Phangura to Dr. Hunter’s practice within Colwood Dental Group at 318 Goldstream Avenue. Sonny was born and raised in Quesnel, BC and graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Aman Shoker has joined Dr. Walker’s team under Colwood Dental Group at the same location. Aman was born in Langley, BC and completed her Dentistry degree at the University of Saskatchewan.

Sears at Hillside Shopping Centre is currently undergoing a liquidation sale after the oncegreat Canadian retailer announced they will be going out of business. Sears has been an anchor tenant at the shopping centre since 1969. Re/Max Alliance Victoria congratulate their recent sales leaders. They are Ron Neal, Karen Love, Alex Burns, Laura Godbeer, Mark Salter, Glen Glowinski, Robert Cvitanovik, Robyn Wildman, Claude Delmaire and April Spackman. Re/Max Alliance is at 770B Hillside Avenue. NexGen Hearing has opened for business in Sidney at #2 – 9764 Fifth Street. The Better Business Bureau is holding their annual Torch Awards on November 3, 2017 at the Union Club. Village Service Automotive Repair is celebrating their 30th year in business at 3845 Cadboro Bay Road. Aragon Properties has received a heritage alteration permit for the English Inn as part of a greater redevelopment proposal. The Vancouver-based company plans to add a restaurant and bar to the structure and undertake a complete renovation of the hotel. Aragon also plans on building a 180-unit condominium complex on the property at 429 Lampson Street. The Municipality of Central Saanich recently announced the addition of two new directors. Brian Barnett is the new Director of Engineering and Public Works and Jarret Matanowitsch is the new Director of Planning and Building Services. Barnett replaces Bruce Grieg, who was let go six months before the end of his contract in June, while Matanowitsch will move from the District of Saanich to begin his role on October 30. Re/Max Camosun recently announced their top producers. They are Jason Leslie, Tom Krumpic, Roy Banner, Jennifer Bruce, Kevin Koetke, Shannon Jackson and Glenda Warren-Adams. Visit the Re/Max Camosun team at #101 – 791 Goldstream Avenue. Two Victoria-based companies and one local campaign have been nominated at this year’s Canadian Tourism Awards. Whale watching and eco-tourism company Eagle Wing Tours is a top-three finalist in the Air Canada Business of the Year category. V2V Vacations is up for the VISA Canada Innovator of the Year award. BC Ale Trail’s “Arrive Thirsty. Leave Inspired.” Campaign is a finalist in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category. The Awards are hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of

Peninsula Lifetime Eyecare Centre welcomes Dr. Andrew Lewis to their team of professionals at 2379 Bevan Avenue in Sidney. Reflections Hair Design welcomes Andrew Bedford to their team at 2548 Windsor Road. Mastermind Toys opened a location at the Westshore Town Centre this month. The company is opening 12 new stores across Canada this year. Sidney and North Saanich RCMP has named Constable Meighan de Pass as the new community policing officer for the area. Meighan joined the RCMP in 2000 and has served in a variety of roles including First Nations officer and most recently, general duty watch commander in the Sidney North Saanich detachment.

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