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Terry Calveley, left, president of Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society, and Kim Bentzon, rescue station chair, show the cramped quarters in the society’s current boathouse at Oak Bay Marina. The non-profit organization is shifting its focus back onto the major project.

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Boathouse in need of a rescue Oak Bay Sea Rescue volunteers hope third time’s the charm for new facility plan Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society hopes its latest boathouse replacement proposal will be approved after years of attempts. The volunteer-based organization has outgrown its current facility, which was built in 1990. The boathouse, located at the end of Christopher Sun one pier at Oak Reporting Bay Marina,

doesn’t have space for training, equipment or storage. “We have been relying on the generosity of member’s basements to store equipment and the generosity of other organizations for meeting space,” said society president Terry Calveley. “The yacht club generously gave us space to use their foreshore dock. They have been great and have not asked us to leave.” Kim Bentzon, volunteer spokesman and former station leader, said rescued people currently have to be dropped off at the dock. “We need a rescue station, a

had a break-in and we had approximately $3,500 of equipment key for search and rescue stolen,” Calveley said. “There was a night vision goggle worth $2,500 stolen. That’s $2,500 that could have gone to the boathouse.” The non-profit society relies heavily on donations and grants and has no office or paid staff. The new boathouse would also serve as a training space and provide more storage for rescue equipment.

place to bring people we rescue to warm up and wait for the ambulance,” he said. “We need a safe, warm place for all people involved in a rescue to rest.” The boathouse is also unsafe because the pathway sways on windy days and when boats create large wakes. As such, the group cannot conduct tours or other community engagement inside the facility. Also, the Zodiac rescue boat does not properly fit, and trespassing and theft are issues since the boathouse is not easily secured. “In January two years ago, we

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For the first time in the University of Victoria’s 50-year history and in the wake of a successful certification drive, professors and librarians will have a chance to vote on forming a union. Jason Price, vicepresident of the UVic Faculty Association, announced Thursday that more than the required 45 per cent of its 850 members signed the necessary membership cards. “I can’t help but think of the historic significance of this,” he said, referring to former unionization attempts made by the association in 1988, 1999 and 2008. “It makes sense that it took 25 years to make a decision because it’s an important one.” Price said faculty members seeking unionization isn’t about salaries. Currently, as an association, they don’t FINE CUSTOM JEWELLERS have the power to grieve issues such as working conditions, tenure and long-term disability during contract negotiations with the university.

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CELEBRATING SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS OAK BAY CLASS OF 2013

We are pleased to share with the community of Oak Bay some members of the Oak Bay High School Class of 2013 who have excelled in academics, athletics, fine arts, and leadership to receive scholarships, bursaries, and awards totalling $1,255,450. Badilla Gutierrez, Stephanie Bain, Kaitlin Bathea, Kenna Beaudoin, Jessica Benetti, Ben Bettauer, Kaitlyn Blaney, Taryn Bola, Harpaul Boland, Molly Bornemann, Lars Bozoian, Emma Bradshaw, Leif Brindle, Katrina Budgell, Helena Butler, Elise Cambridge, Evan Carson, Matthew Carter, Sydney Chen, Denise Collison, Jessie

Command, Rylan Craig, Rianne Dhillon, Jasmere Dix, Anita Dohan, Robert Dosanjh, Joslyn Draker, David Dubicki, Adam Evers, Naomi Fanning, Emma Featherstone, Brynn Finnis, Tristan Frazer, Emma Furney, James Gann, Connor Glover, Talia Grant, Alex Grant, Kaisa Greger, Mithra Hampton, Mathew Hanson, Katie

Hart, Katelyn Hasenfuss, Alexander Hatherill, Alexander Hatherill, Grace Hill, Amy Hodgins, Lauren Horne, Liam Howatson, Rachel Hughes, Tristan Hung, Kevin Jacobs, Delicia Jones, Scot Kastelic, Lindsay Kim, Belim Kim, Seunghye Kirkpatrick, Gillian Klear, Jasmine Koloska, Emma Lafreniere, Katherine Leahy, Edmond Leger, Enya

Lee, Justin Li, Ryan Lindquist, Sarah Malo, Christina Maslany, Melissa Matten, Ellah McDiarmid, Conor Moore, Emmanuel Mosca, Anita Nanos, Karalyn Nguyen, Bruce Noel, Jillian Pauly, Brenna Perez, Skye Rabie, Aghigh Ricciuti, Dominic Rimmer, Julia Rimmer, Talen Rohon O’Halloran, Galen Samson, Krystine Scott, Lexie

Sealey, Dan Sela, Eric Soong, Claire Sparksman, Michelle Swiatlowski, Laura Talalaeva, Maria Tate, Morgan Townsend, Emma Tucker, Dylan Turner, Josef Wang, Sunny Watt, Isabella Webb, Alexander Wiltshire, Jack Wright, Michelle Young, Kelly Young, Lydia Young, Mary Young, Penny Zhou, Sherry

Oak Bay High School staff, students, and parents wish to thank our perpetual donors listed below for generously supporting our graduating students. Their contributions bring a sense of pride, honour, and accomplishment to Oak Bay High’s students. British Columbia Ministry of Education Camosun College Cara Forshaw Memorial Caroline Davies Memorial Dr. A. Deans Peggs Greater Victoria School District No. 61 Jack G. Wallace Memorial Jean Clark Memorial Award John Newbury Hatch Memorial

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Oak Bay senior calls out pharmacy body for points ban Prohibition on drug ‘kickbacks’ faces court challenge by Thrifty Foods’ parent Sobeys Daniel Palmer News staff

An Oak Bay senior is outraged B.C. pharmacies are now banned from handing out loyalty rewards points, and he’s not letting the measure pass without a fight. Randy McEwan, 65, has relied on points he earns by regularly filling his three prescriptions to fly his children from Edmonton to Victoria for family visits. But on Dec. 2, the College of Pharmacists of B.C. passed a bylaw that prohibits pharmacies from handing out loyalty reward points to customers for prescription drug purchases. The college calls the incentives an inappropriate “kickback” to customers. “There’s no statistics or hard evidence that people are renew-

(the rewards) are about one to three per cent of the prescription cost. Who would pay $100 for a prescription they didn’t need (simply) to get $3? It just doesn’t make sense.” The change has sparked a legal challenge from Sobeys, which owns Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods in Greater Victoria. The College of Pharmacists of B.C. first proposed a ban in 2012 but shelved it amid strong public opposition. However, the college’s board reDaniel Palmer/News staff Oak Bay resident Randy McEwan is one examined the issue of many seniors upset with a B.C. ban on after the provincial loyalty rewards incentives on prescriptions. election and unanimously approved ing prescriptions for the sole pur- the ban Sept. 20. It argued that loypose of collecting incentives,” alty points programs are a powerMcEwan said. “The College’s rea- ful lure that can alter some shopsoning doesn’t add up because pers’ buying habits and poten-

tially harm their health. The bylaw prohibits various gifts, rebates, refunds and other incentives, not just loyalty points. “After careful consideration, the College still firmly believes that paying patients for prescriptions is unprofessional, unethical and unsafe,” it states on its website. The college argues some patients may go without their medicine until they can fill a prescription on a loyalty point bonus day. It also believes patients with third-party insurance who don’t pay out of pocket may keep refilling a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points. The college calls that a drain on limited health care dollars and says drugs not used by the intended patient may be abused by others or diverted to the illegal drug trade. “Patients do not expect to receive payments for other health services they receive, and drug therapy should not be the exception to that rule.” The college hopes a points ban will result in patients choosing a pharmacy or pharmacist on their

own merits, not inducements. Sobeys lawyers will argue the incentives ban mainly targets larger chains and unfairly props up smaller independent pharmacies “This could be a Charter (of Rights and Freedoms) issue,” said McEwan, who will watch the Sobeys challenge carefully before deciding if he’ll pursue a complaint of his own. “Canadian businesses are allowed to compete, and they’re removing that tool kind of through a back door, if you like. I’ll still be allowed to collect points on essentials but not on medication. It could also be that seniors and poor people are being unfairly discriminated against.” Exempted from the ban are free or discounted parking or delivery services, and payment by credit or debit cards that generate loyalty benefits. Similar reforms have been enacted in Ontario and Quebec. B.C. has banned point awards on Pharmacare-covered prescriptions since 2011. -– with files from Jeff Nagel dpalmer@vicnews.com

Fed. funding slashed for English training Edward Hill News staff

The federal government is eliminating funding for subsidized English language training for immigrants at B.C. community colleges, including Camosun College. At any given time, 200 to 300 newcomers to Victoria receive English as a second language training at Camosun’s Interurban and Landsdowne campuses, often for free. The college found out last week that $2.5 million allocated for domestic ESL training wouldn’t be renewed in April 2014. Camosun is the second largest ESL institution in B.C., after Vancouver Community College. “ESL is at the core of what we offer. It’s about getting new Canadians to a point where they are contributing economically,” said Joan Yates, Camosun’s vice-president of community engagement. “It is a good, strong

program. We meet the needs of new immigrants who need help and aren’t (able) to pay a lot of money for it.” With advanced language training, immigrants can move on to post-secondary, land a job, or work in a field in which they are already qualified, said Kelly Pitman, Camosun faculty association president and English teacher. “In the long term, it’s very bad for the economy not to train these students,” she said. The Ministry of Advanced Education says domestic ESL training won’t end, but it’s unclear how the federal government will deliver programming. The ministry is working on a “transition plan” with Camosun and other colleges in the event no federal funding comes through. Read more at vicnews.com. editor@saanichnews.com

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Ottawa trashes ESL, defies logic For our economy to grow, for employers to find employees and for the entrepreneurial spirit to flourish, Canada needs immigrants. Simply put, native-born Canadians aren’t producing enough kids. A key element for immigrants to be successful in this country is proficiency in English (at least in B.C.). For many years, that English as a second language training has been provided by public community colleges in B.C. – they have the class space, the instructors and established curriculum. The federal government, more specifically Citizenship and Immigration Canada, has decided to dissolve the entire domestic ESL system in British Columbia. Last year, 9,000 immigrants and new Canadians received domestic ESL training, often for free or at a subsidized rate, through $17 million in “flow-through” money from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, which allocated it to schools like Camosun College here in Victoria. But in three and a half months, funding for domestic ESL will end, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada will pick up the ball and organize and run domestic ESL programs itself. The problem is, nobody in B.C. knows how or where this will happen. Even the Minister of Advanced Education, who assures this newspaper that domestic ESL will continue, admits it’s unclear how it will be delivered. Perhaps retooling domestic ESL makes sense in Ottawa. Why continue indefinitely with a system saddled with classrooms and experience when it can be built from scratch? Not that Citizenship and Immigration Canada has told anybody its plan, if it has a plan. The clock is ticking, but the federal ministry says “no final decisions have yet been made” for delivering ESL, and that the change is about offering consistent services for immigrants across Canada. Perhaps the feds will come to their senses before April and find some face-saving way to funnel domestic ESL cash to B.C. In the meantime, schools like Camosun are planning for a future absent of teaching English to new people to our nation.

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CRD working on the wrong sewage plan The Capital Regional District’s $783-million waste – otherwise known as the sewage plan – has encountered a huge amount of opposition from outside and in: environmentalists, professors, even some CRD board members. There are many groups of concerned volunteers in Victoria trying to get the CRD to wake up. Those volunteers have been contributing time and their own after-tax money to fight for Richard

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Atwell’s RITE plan, which would be to everyone’s benefit. On one side, Victoria’s volunteers have to work to feed their families, to pay tax, and to fight the CRD without financial support. On the other side, the CRD has abundant tax dollars and they can always get more from our pockets. It seems that it’s very hard for the RITE plan to get the attention of the majority of decision makers. At the same time though, more citizens are realizing the CRD is on the wrong path. Will their resources and “public education” (Seaterra advertising) overcome the growing public outcry? By bungling the Viewfield Road sludge plant proposal, the CRD has already lost the trust of Greater Victoria residents. Now, they’ve lost control of the whole project and they’re about to lose face, so they’re scrambling to justify this sinking ship. The more they engage in damage control, the more your tax dollars will suffer. Linda Li Saanich

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Food for thought Peter Such, left, president of the Victoria College of Art, Ron Schuster, director of the Canadian College of Performing Arts, and Joyce Kline line up packed food hampers on the stairs next to the CCPA facility on Elgin Road. The first hamper party, initiated by Such and Kline, happened in her home 13 years ago and outgrew that space. CCPA students and public volunteers spent much of Sunday packing the hampers, 150 of which were donated last year to The Salvation Army.

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The new boathouse requires a height variance of 0.6 metres and a width variance of seven centimetres. The extra height would allow for a mezzanine floor where first aid and rescue training can be conducted. The society consulted with Oak Bay Marine Group and has a letter of support from general manager Steve Sinclair. Studies done by OBSR show that the minor increase in height will not adversely impact sight lines for nearby condos and apartments. The society’s proposal is expected to be discussed at Oak Bay council’s committee of the whole meeting Dec. 16. In the past seven years, two proposals were rejected. Calveley speculated those rejections may have been a result of not enough community consultation and designs that were too ambitious. One previous design called for an L-shaped building. If the project gets the goahead from council, the society will begin getting estimates for the job and finding a builder.

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An Oak Bay Sea Rescue boat runs through its paces in summer. At least four pilings need replacing at about $10,000 each, but the society is looking at ways to reduce costs. The boathouse interior will be done by volunteers and the society has some money set aside for the project. “We have ideas for a (fundraising) campaign, but nothing solid yet. It will depend on what we need. Ideally we’d like to go into it knowing we can pay it off, Calveley said. Oak Bay Sea Rescue was founded as a non-profit organization in 1977 and a response ves-

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allet Victoria’s gift this holiday season: a reimagined version of the Pandora’s Box myth, featuring music from The Nutcracker and the Victoria Symphony. The Gift comes to the Royal Theatre Dec. 28 - 29. The Gift tells the story of young Pandora and her family as they gather on Christmas Eve. When a world-traveling uncle brings an exotic trunk and warns Pandora not to open it, the temptation proves too much and a wild ride ensues. Expect a dance-through-the-ages segment featuring the likes of Lady Gaga – with symphony pianists – as Pandora tames the cast of characters. The is the second year Ballet Victoria will bring The

Gift to the stage. “I knew that I wanted to do a unique Christmas story,” said the company’s artistic director, Paul Destrooper. “Many people love the tradition of The Nutcracker, so I began thinking of ways to play with the original story and modernize it a bit. I liked the idea of bringing it into this century with different ethnic groups and alluding to popular music segments and dance moves. By introducing different cultures in the story, it is like Pandora and the audience travel virtually.” The show is here for two performances only: Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets, from $15 for SUPPLIED PHOTO children 12 and under, are Ballet Victoria blends the tale of Pandora’s Box with the available at balletvictoria. sounds of The Nutcracker in The Gift. com or rmts.bc.ca.

An apocalyptic Kitt & Jane Christmas special Self-proclaimed weirdos/ possible geniuses, and un-refutable fan favourites behind Kitt & Jane: An Interactive Survival Guide to the Near-PostApocalyptic Future just won the fringe lottery and they’re throwing a holiday party Dec. 16 and 17 to make all their post-apocalyptic summer tour plans come true. Kathleen Greenfield, Ingrid Hansen, and Rod

Peter Jr. of SNAFU Dance Theatre will take their show, which opened up Phoenix Theatre’s season earlier this year, from Victoria to Montreal and back again, with dates in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton in between. The crew invites Victorians to eat cake, watch the show, ponder their existence and help raise some cash to buy

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arts@mondaymag.com It used to be that when Matthew McConaughey doffed his shirt in a movie it was merely to show off his buff body (and well-muscled ego). But after losing 40 pounds to play ‘80s-era AIDS activist Ron Woodroof, McConaughey is showing something else besides skin and bone: a fierce commitment to serious acting, one that began a couple of years ago and has resulted in several compelling performances. And none is edgier than this one in Dallas Buyers Club, where he persuades us that a homophobic redneck Texas cowboy can evolve into a compassionate and openminded human being – and a damn good shit disturber, too. At the beginning of Club, the hard-partying Woodroof discovers he has full-blown AIDS and maybe a month to live (he likely got the disease from a drug-addicted prostitute). Initially in denial, Woodroof goes in search of blackmarket AZT, the experimental anti-AIDS drug that is only available in clinical trials. Before long, Woodroof becomes an expert in many vitamins, minerals, and experimental drugs – all of which are banned in the U.S. Showing an unexpected entrepreneurial side, he starts smuggling these life-giving meds into the States under the auspices of his “Dallas Buyers Club” ($400 in monthly dues gives members access to “free” drugs, meaning that he isn’t technically selling the drugs and breaking the law). Woodroof becomes an unlikely hero to a mostly gay clientele … and a villain to the FDA, who is eager to shut him down, largely because he’s an annoyance to the large pharmaceutical companies lining up to profit from the burgeoning AIDS epidemic. What could have been a preachy film is instead engrossing and touching. Club also benefits from a dark wit and an absence of sentimentality. It’s McConaughey’s show all the way, supported by excellent performances by Jared Leto as the flamboyant homosexual who befriends Woodroof, and Dennis O’Hare as the vile doctor more interested in protecting his AZT research funding than helping his dying patients. Oscar will like this one. Rating: ★★★1/2 (Hunger Games: Catching Fire continues at the Odeon, SilverCity, Landmark Cinema 4 and Westshore; Dallas Buyers Club continues at the Odeon).

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Union vote could happen early next year Continued from Page A1

If so, a union certification vote will be held. Price hopes that could happen sometime in January or February. “I’m sure the faculty will make the right decision, and the right decision is clear,” he said.

The next step in the process is to file an application with the Labour Relations Board, which will verify that the 45 per cent threshold has been met.

“Certification is the way forward to address issues, and it’s the only way to effectively represent our membership.” The University of Victoria administration says it hasn’t taken a position

either way on certification. UVic spokesperson Bruce Kilpatrick said, however, the existing relationship between the two parties has worked successfully in years past and continues to do so. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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It’s not how Craig Didmon pictured becoming the head coach of the Victoria Grizzlies but he’ll take it. Didmon debuted as the Grizzlies bench boss in an emotional win on Tuesday, 4-2 over the Nanaimo Clippers at Bear Mountain Arena. Defenceman Brandon Egli spurred the Grizzlies to the come-from-behind victory with a Gordie Howe hat trick, scoring his team’s first goal in the second period before dropping the gloves with Nanaimo’s 6-foot-2 Clarksoncommit Devin Brousseau. Egli then assisted on Dante Hahn’s game winner in the third. It all came within hours of the news that head coach and general manager Bill Bestwick was being relieved by the Grizzlies’ new majority ownership group which took over on Monday. “The boys found out about (Bestwick’s firing) on the way to the rink Tuesday so there was an initial distraction, but also an understanding of what had happened,” Didmon said. It was a whirlwind 24 hours for everybody, particularly Didmon. A former player under Bestwick, Didmon sees him as a friend and mentor, as Didmon has been Bestwick’s assistant coach/GM for the past one and a half seasons.

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Grizz coach Craig Didmon, above, was mentored by the outgoing Bill Bestwick. “I loved working with (Bestwick) so the situation is tough, however, it’s a quick and easy switch,” Didmon said. “It wasn’t until Tuesday morning when I thought something might be happening. I talked to (Bestwick) and he was concerned but I really didn’t believe it until I got a text about from someone who saw it in social media.” Didmon moves into the driver’s seat with the Grizzlies second overall in the B.C. Hockey League with 20 wins in 33 games for 45 points, three points back of the Powell River Kings. He was first made aware of the

possibility, however minute, that Bestwick could be on the bubble at Monday’s press conference to introduce the quintet of new coowners, led by Pete Zubersky. The decision to axe Bestwick is believed to stem from past differences between him and Zubersky. The latter has assumed the role of director of operations, which includes the general manager position he previously held for three and a half seasons during the organization’s time as the Victoria Salsa. Back then Bestwick was with the Clippers and their disputes were public. However, Zubersky says it’s not what led to this week’s decision. “Hockey is an emotional game for emotional people,” Zubersky said. “There’s a winner and a loser and you’re always going to have friction. On the ice two players can drop the gloves and go toe-to-toe and the next night they’re at home having Thanksgiving dinner and they’re brothers. “Any differences I had with (Bestwick), I can’t really think of any, but it had nothing to do with this.” Rather, Zuberksy points to the promotion of Didmon, someone the team wants to put its faith in as he is deeply rooted in the West Shore community. Didmon remains the head coach of the Belmont secondary and Spencer

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Victoria Grizzlies ownership multiplied from two to seven on Monday as John Wilson, left, Don Robinson, Reza Binab, Pete Zubersky and Kirby Yeats (missing) signed as co-owners. They join co-owner Ron Walchuk who broke up his majority share. middle school hockey academies. “With (Didmon) we have a guy deeply entrenched in the local community and Westshore and we think we have a real opportunity with him to get more involved with the community out here,” Zubersky said. “What we really want to do is put the Bill Bestwick thing to bed and talk about the positives, because there are a lot of them.” Zubersky is also the owner of the Peninsula Panthers which tightens the connection between the Grizzlies and the South Island junior B teams even more as former Victoria Cougars, Saanich Braves, Westshore Wolves and Panthers have all started for the Grizz in 2013. sports@vicnews.com

Summer magic

Bill Bestwick’s revamping of the Grizzlies in the summer of 2012 will go down as legendary. He retooled the roster, which had been depleted under Len Barrie’s watch, and nearly finished first overall in the BCHL. Led by the Fitzgerald triplets, the core continues to carry the Grizzlies, currently second overall.

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Than tourney drew more than 1,400 youth, middle and high school-aged lacrosse players from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and B.C.

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The Victoria Royals continues its Western Hockey League road trip through Alberta in Medicine Hat on Saturday. Tuesday saw the Royals fall to the Vancouver Giants, 3-2 in Vancouver. The Giants took a two-goal lead in the first period, including a goal by former Royal Trent Lofthouse. Ben Walker scored twice for the Royals but his team was unable to close the gap, and were out-shot 33 to 16. Coleman Vollrath earned the loss in net.

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

He Said, She Said We asked Caylla and Adam Harvey

Q: WHAT WAS THE DEALMAKER FOR YOU?

SHE SAID: A lot of townhomes don’t allow certain size dogs, and we love our dog, Sadie, so we had to find a place that she could live, too. HE SAID: If they don’t allow dogs, kids and rentals, then we’re not buying it.

Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at 250.480.3227 or email jgraham@ blackpress.ca

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF DEC. 11

139 » $418,000 » 3,829 »

TOTAL PROPERTIES SOLD OR DEALS PENDING THIS MONTH BENCHMARK PRICE FOR A TYPICAL TOWNHOME TOTAL NUMBER OF HOMES LISTED

BUYING TIP | Visit a townhome in the daytime and evening to gauge the noise level

Move to townhome a calculated decision Location, size, dog-friendly complex factors for young couple Space, the final frontier. Sound like a sci-fi TV catch phrase? For Caylla and Adam Harvey, space was a challenge they faced every day in their condo, or at least the lack thereof. The young working couple – she’s a senior executive administrative assistant in government while he’s working as a carpenter – have a plan for the future that includes kids and at least one big dog. Adam bought the condo in 2011, a two-bedroom, one bathroom unit which he considered to be “a pretty decent size.” After the couple married last year and added Sadie, a German shepherd-chow-husky cross, the extra space was quickly used up. “The closet in our spare room was taken over by Christmas decorations and random leftover wedding decorations. We needed more space,” Adam says. Adds Caylla: “We both loved living in the condo. It was in a great location

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Adam and Caylla Harvey are getting ready for Christmas in their Royal Oak townhome. They moved in this year after outgrowing their condominium. right on Quadra Street. Even though it was big, we had outgrown it.” The newlyweds began looking for a larger space and included detached homes in their search. They had specific objectives, knowing they will eventually expand their family. Given that fact, Caylla was very concerned about location and wanted to be in a family oriented neighbourhood.

Both she and Adam also hoped to find a place they’d be comfortable in for at least five years. During their search, the couple found themselves weighing several variables, including price, location and how new or recently renovated units were. “I wanted a townhouse, because I thought we could get something nice, big and new for the same price as a two-bed-

room detached house,” Adam says. It wasn’t quite as simple as that, they found. With location in Greater Victoria playing a major factor in pricing, the properties they looked at ranged greatly in price. In the end, they considered their most important factors – location, size and allowance of larger dogs – as well as Adam’s carpentry skills, and chose a 1,900-square-

foot townhome in Royal Oak that needed some updating. Tim Ayres, incoming president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, says townhomes can provide a more economical price point for homebuyers. The region’s benchmark, or typical, townhome is listed at $418,000 compared to the benchmark detached home at $548,000. “Plus, a lot of people underestimate the amount of time and money they’ll spend on upkeep and maintenance when they move into a detached house,” he says. “Having most or all of this taken care of by way of a monthly strata fee will not only keep your home looking great, it will preserve its value because maintenance will not be deferred.” The Harveys are very happy with their choice, Caylla says, pointing to such nearby amenities as shopping, banking, walking trails and Saanich Commonwealth Place as part of that package. “We went to a couple of places and immediately liked them, only to find something we liked even more the next day,” Adam says. “Looking around for a while really paid off.” – Don Descoteau

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1575 Jasper Pl, $589,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

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9776 Fourth St. Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250-516-1202 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

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SAANICH WEST 102-4394 West Saanich Rd Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

SAANICH PENINSULA 8552 Ebor Terr., $550,000 Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

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7161 West Saanich Rd, $276,900 Saturday & Sunday & 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

WEST SHORE 3008 Dornier Rd. Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445 304-2732 Matson Rd, $229,900 Wednesday-Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Neil Docherty, 250-478-9600

2655 Sooke Rd, $219,900 Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301

3467 Happy Valley Rd. Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

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