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Oak Bay’s year of deer

eer in Oak Bay has been a controversial topic all year, with residents split between culling them or finding nonlethal ways to reduce the population. Throughout the year, there have been many stories about deer getting hit by vehicles, aggressive deer attacking people and numerous letters to the editor about how the issue should be addressed. After months of discussion, in November, Oak Bay council made a decision on the issue by becoming the first municipality in the Capital Regional District to formally join the district’s Christopher Sun urban deer Reporting management pilot program. The plan includes spending $12,500 to cull up to 25 deer which will be butchered with the meat, hooves and antlers to be given to the Songhees Nation. Many individuals and organizations have since expressed disapproval of council’s decision. Only Coun. Cairine Green voted against the plan, preferring another option that had a caveat that Oak Bay’s participation is “subject to any additional requests or conditions that council may ask the CRD to consider.” Coun. Tara Ney was absent from the vote due to a medical leave. BCSPCA manager of wildlife services Sara Dubois said shortly after the decision was made that Oak Bay’s approval for a cull is a “misguided, kneejerk reaction.” “We’ve heard from a lot of our supporters who are really upset with this deer cull,” Dubois said in November. “Take the cull off the table and have a conversation with deer management experts,” Dubois added. The Association for the Protection of Fur Bearing Animals also spoke out against the cull. “You kill 25 in Oak Bay and 25 from Saanich will just walk in,” said executive director Lesley Fox. “This is a total waste of taxpayer money. Redirect the money being spent on the cull to help those specific homeowners who are complaining.” On Nov. 23, DeerSafe Victoria organized a rally against the cull, which ended up in Mayor Nils Jensen’s front

yard. He wasn’t home at the time. “They have been provided with an appropriate public forum for them to express their concerns,” Jensen said on Nov. 25. “I have met with them numerously as a group and individually. It’s not appropriate to come to my home and disturb my neighbours.” The use of SpayVac, a contraceptive vaccine was explored and the Protection of Fur Bearing Animals expressed possible financial support if council agreed to have no cull. Jensen said SpayVac was something he was very interested in, but it’s an experimental drug and there isn’t enough science behind it. He said his and council’s main concern now is public safety. “I heard a story about a child who came very close to being trampled on by deer. I have heard of dogs almost getting trampled on. Recently I heard of a cyclist who was struck by a deer and knocked off his bike,” Jensen said at the time. “(Council’s) responsibility is to deal with those issues in a fair and reasonable manner and that’s what we are doing.” reporter@vicnews.com

Every year Oak Bay sees the passing of many notable current and past residents who have made an impact in our community. Here are five people who we lost in 2013.

January 11: Trevor Williams Former Oak Bay resident Trevor Williams, 47, received his PhD in mechanical engineering from University of Victoria, one day before terminal cancer claimed his life. While living in Oak Bay, Williams co-founded the Oak Bay Green Committee, lobbied for tree protection bylaws, launched the soft plastics recycling depot, lobbied for the anti-idling bylaw. On Dec. 2, a Garry Oak tree was planted in Oak Bay in William’s memory.

March 12: Mark Taylor Former Oak Bay parks official Mark Taylor died after falling into a crevasse while skiing in Yoho National Park just before midnight on March 12. Taylor worked in the Oak Bay parks and recreation department from 1983 to 1996, holding many positions, including aquatic co-ordinator. “His enthusiasm, energy and passion contributed greatly to the success of the department,” said former parks and recreation director Ray Herman.

The controversial deer cull brought out the creativity in Oak Bay residents. (Top) Protester Mae Baker, dons a deer suit to collect signatures on a petitition. (Centre) Marion Cumming with a sign she hoped the municipality would place along Foul Bay Road; her idea was denied. (Left) Julian Gale, 5, came up with an innovative way to curb the deer problem and sent this drawing to accompany his mom, Teresa Dawson’s, letter to the editor.

April 17: Bob Wright Oak Bay Marine Group founder Bob Wright died on April 17 at age 82. The successful businessman’s commitment to both the community and the environment extended into an $11 million donation to UVic for scientific research on climate change and the Bob Wright creation of the Bob Wright Centre for Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

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Contraceptive alternative now off the table The use of SpayVac, a contraceptive vaccine, as an alternative to a deer cull seems impossible now. Mark Fraker, biologist and president of SpayVac for Wildlife Inc. and TerraMar Environmental Research, said in a Dec. 18 email to Earthanimal Humane Education and Rescue Society (EARS) that the manufacturer of SpayVac is “unlikely to make SpayVac available for any deer trials” because “they are simply too busy with their cancer and other vaccine work to take time to produce the vaccine.” However, Susan Vickery, EARS spokesperson, remained hopeful that conflict reduction efforts such as fencing will be an alternative

to the cull. “I’m optimistic,” Vickery said. “We want them (Oak Bay council) to reconsider that grim choice.” Starting in 2014, Oak Bay police will start keeping track of deer issues in PRIME, a database used by B.C. police departments to log police calls and crime. “It wasn’t a big issue previously,” said Oak Bay police deputy chief Kent Thom. “It has now become a high profile concern within the municipality.” Deer calls had been logged as animal complaints, which included complaints of barking dogs. In 2013, 18 deer were taken to the municipal yard for disposal, 14 of which were euthanized by police and four were dead when police arrived.

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Aug. 29: Brian Beckett Brian Beckett died on Aug. 29 at age 77. Best known for his community work in Oak Bay Kiwanis, Beckett and his wife Deanna retired here in 2000. “Care and compassion. He believed in that and wanted to create that kind of an environment and keep it going with things like providing music therapy which makes such a difference in the (residents’) lives,” said Oak Bay Fire Chief Dave Cockle.

Nov. 5: Dan McLean Former Oak Bay Police Sgt. Dan McLean died Nov. 5 at 62. A huge fan of baseball, he coached and was president of the Oak Bay Little League, volunteered for the local Kiwanis and organized donations of baseball equipment for children in Nicaragua.

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How big, modern homes fit in Christopher Sun News staff

The Oak Bay home that sparked protests and a group committed to building size restrictions has been on sale for nearly a year and the asking price has dropped by $250,000. The West Coast modern home at 1058 Monterey Ave., known as Oak Lanes, was listed for $1.75 million. It is now listed for $1.489 million. Current realtor Sophak Sim said offers have been made on the home, which has won design awards, but those offers haven’t materialized. “We had a couple of offers but we couldn’t agree to some terms,” Sim said. “Anything priced over $1 million takes a little more time to sell.” “It’s such a unique property. It’s going to take a unique person to pick it up.” Sim added, due to current market conditions, numerous homes in the million dollar-plus category sit on the market for more than a year before selling. The original home on the property was built in 1912. It sold in March 2012 for $685,000. Developer Method Built’s Rajinder Sahota believes most of the controversy stemmed from the design of the home, which isn’t the eyesore many thought it would be when the plans were introduced to the community.

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The controversial Oak Lanes, 1058 Monterey Ave., has been on the market nearly a year. “At least half who were opposed to it really like it,” Sahota said. “People didn’t envision the landscape being the way it is.” Sahota said there were some design alterations made, such as

How big is too big?

The rules on making an addition or renovation to your home are still under scrutiny in Oak Bay. Earlier this year the municipality started a review of zoning bylaw regulations that control house size, height and setbacks for RS-4 and RS-5 lots – the majority of residential lots. The district also hosted public consultation on the current regulations and possible alternatives. Discussion will continue in the new year.

the addition of stone and cedar cladding, to make it fit into the neighbourhood better. He also said residents can expect to see more similar-styled homes built in Oak Bay because West Coast modern style is what an increasing number of people are looking for. “From my perspective, we don’t go around driving cars from the 30s or or wear clothes from the 30s,” Sahota said. “Architecture improves over time and we need to meet the needs of the 21st century.” Sahota is currently in the early stages of building two West Coast modern design homes in Oak Bay for existing property owners. He also knows of other developers who are working on building such homes in Oak Bay as well. reporter@vicnews.com

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Oak Bay resident and participant of the kitchen waste collection pilot program since 2006 Ron Carter, left, Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen and Superintendent of Oak Bay Public Works Phil Barnett demonstrate new kitchen scrap containers that will be in use starting in January.

Scrappy start to new year Christopher Sun News staff

It took almost seven years, but Oak Bay’s kitchen scraps recycling program is finally expanding with district-wide collection starting in the new year. In January 2013, Oak Bay public works superintendent Phil Barnett said all residents will be mandated to participate in the kitchen scraps recycling program starting January 2014. True to his word, green wheeled totes, a kitchen catcher and information about the kitchen scraps program started arriving at people’s doors in late November. Since 2006, 1,048 homes have been participating in what was supposed to be a twoyear pilot project, lead by the Capital Regional District. View Royal was also part of this pilot. “In the 2006 pilot, they were trying to figure out how much

program in 2010, deciding each of the garbage was kitchen municipality will run its own. scraps,” Barnett said. “The The CRD is banning kitchen CRD paid for two years to analyze every load of garbage.” scraps from landfills in 2015. After two years, the CRD had In anticipation of that ban, all the information they needed Victoria started its program in 2013 and Esquimalt and Sidney and wanted to shut down the pilot project. However, because will start theirs in 2014. Mayor Nils Jensen said the CRD was planning to response from the pilot project implement a regional kitchen was positive. scraps recycling program at “It’s an excellent project, that time, Oak Bay decided to one that has been anticipated temporarily take over. by many of the residents,” “The mayor, council and public works decided to keep it Jensen said in November. “This program is going to be in place going,” Barnett said. “Why get right throughout the CRD, all these households educated which means substantially less to recycle kitchen scraps and material going into Hartland then take their green totes (landfill).” away, only to give itSANTA’S back to GONE BUT Leftover food, bones, paper them again.” THE DEALS ARE STILL ON napkins and cooking grease are The regional kitchen among the many organic items scraps collection roll-out was GONE that will be collected through expected shortly after, SANTA’S but BUT THE DEALS ON theARE kitchenSTILL scraps recycling didn’t happen. program. More information can CRD environmental found at oakbay.com or by sustainability coordinator BUT be calling public works at 250-598Monique Booth said THE 4501. municipalities vetoed having reporter@vicnews.com a regional kitchen scraps BUT

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Last year full of surprises Ah, the end of the year, a time for reflection and enjoying that one, last (really, we mean it) shortbread cookie. It’s also a great time to look back and compare what we thought might materialize in the Capital Region over the year and what actually occurred. We started 2013 looking ahead to a provincial election and undeniably (or so we thought) a new political direction for the province. Oops. We weren’t the only ones surprised by the outcome of the election which saw Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberals return to power. As we poked through our predictions for the year looking for the outcomes, one thing became pretty clear: 2013 was the year of new beginnings. We saw the secondary sewage treatment project take tangible steps forward including the Capital Regional District’s purchase of the Viewfield Road site in Esquimalt. OK, that didn’t pan out so well. After spending some $17 million on the property, the citizens of Esquimalt, led by Mayor Barb Desjardins, closed the lid on that idea. Other start-ups that have moved ahead in proper order include the replacement of the Johnson Street Bridge. With early construction work on the new bridge taking place while the Blue Bridge remains open, commuters face minimal disruption. Speaking of bridges, we can’t say it’s been an easy ride for the Craigflower Bridge reconstruction. With work starting in April, residents and business owners expected the bridge to re-open Dec. 1. With construction delays attributed to a North American steel shortage making it difficult to acquire materials, and the discovery that the bridge, as planned, would end up seismically unsafe, the span that connects View Royal to Saanich will not re-open until May. Though commuters may not be happy, students in the region will be cheerful on two counts. There were no disruptions due to job action in 2013 and new schools are on the way. The West Shore will finally see the construction of two much-needed high schools. They include the new Belmont secondary being built at the former site of Glen Lake elementary school and Royal Bay secondary school being built on what was an operational gravel pit for 100 years. And in Oak Bay, the new Oak Bay High is well underway adjacent to the century-old building. All three broke ground this spring. Two municipalities stuck their necks out on the deer issue this year. Central Saanich and Oak Bay have both OK’d deer culls. While some residents are not on board with the idea, at least decisions have been made at an executive level – hopefully we can look forward to more of that in 2014. The News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Kettle Drive not ideal to donate Re: Sally Ann Kettle drive feeling the pinch (News, Dec. 18) The Salvation Army kettles are a pleasant memory from my childhood. Dropping my few coins into them at Christmas gave me as much happiness as gifts at that age. Now that I am older and can offer more support, I am also more aware of the fact that government is also eager to help. Government cannot make good choices of charities to support, so they offer to supplement gifts we choose to give. Therefore, if I can afford to give, for example, $100, I write a cheque for $180. The receipt I get provides me with a tax credit of about $80. Because the kettle attendant cannot give receipts, I no longer use them as a means to contribute. When we contribute cash to the Mustard Seed food bank at Thrifty foods, their registers print a receipt, making much larger gifts affordable. Ideally, there would be a way for a kettle attendant to hand out receipts for larger donations. Because that seems impractical, kettle collections will mostly consist of small contributions, while more affluent donors will send in a cheque. Rein Nienaber Saanich

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in animals can have serious adverse effects on meat quality. Anyone familiar with the Clover trap method will know that the deer are under a lot of stress. Physical stress can occur when the deer struggles and can get injured when trying to free itself or when the trap sides are forced down on it just before the kill. Animals need to be stress and injury free during operations prior to slaughter. When the Oak Bay mayor said that the deer meat would be going to the Songhees First Nations people, was he aware of this? Does Oak Bay want to kill innocent deer only to find out that their meat would not pass federal inspection and be discarded? What about liabilities? Besides being inhumane the Clover trap method of killing can also make the meat potentially unsafe to eat. William Jesse Oak Bay

Urban areas are not natural deer habitat As a long time Oak Bay resident with “on the ground” experience with the deer issue, any decisions made to address the problem should have their basis in fact rather than emotion. Opponents of the deer cull appear to believe that we should all be able to peacefully coexist, as we have “encroached on their natural

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habitat” and that the various problems associated with having these animals living among us, which are many and significant, is a small price to pay in the big picture. In reality, their natural habitat would contain their natural predators, cougars and wolves. These would keep numbers in reasonable balance with the environment. We have however, maintained a lush salad bar as an abundant food supply for them and diligently removed all the predators to protect ourselves, our kids and pets. The result is an unbalanced situation that is absolutely unsustainable. I don’t blame the deer for taking advantage of the situation, but this is not their natural habitat. If nothing is done, the resulting population increase will be staggering and the fallout will, I believe, shock even the opponents of a cull. The mayor and council have done an admirable job dealing with this controversial issue; the silent majority are fed up and want a realistic solution, not well intentioned platitudes about all living together in harmony. I believe that the SpayVac option should definitely be pursued, but in the interim, a cull would appear to be the only realistic option. It could likely be made more humane by tranquilizing the deer prior to any euthanizing. The status quo however, is clearly not an option. Tom Pink Oak Bay

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A little is a lot more for seniors Seniors reap benefits from basic exercise and fitness ■ TRAVIS PATERSON, NEWS STAFF

As the baby boom generation hits its senior years it might be the healthiest and fittest group of seniors in history. They’re so advanced they’re expected to have a longer lifespan than their kids, said Dr. Marilyn Malone. Malone is Island Health’s medical director for seniors health and though she mostly sees patients with longterm illnesses, that’s not the norm. “In B.C. and Vancouver Island the baby boomer and seniors are actually more fit and active than ever before, so if anything we’re ahead of the curve,” Malone said. “As a geriatrician I tend to see people that are complicated medically, and that’s not typical.” While the average senior is in very good health and has a measurable amount of fitness, Malone said it’s never too late for those with limited mobility to exercise, even if they haven’t for a long time. “You tend to benefit more from exercise when you’re older than when you’re younger and

it doesn’t take as much exercise to make measurable gains. It turns out the fountain of youth is exercise, not a pill.” Not only can seniors benefit greatly from exercise as far as fall prevention and decreasing morbidity, there is also less chance of cognitive decline (dementia, for example), strokes, heart attacks as well as improved blood sugar control. It also combats mental health issues and depression. Despite what one might think their body is telling them, people can always exercise a little bit more. “Everything in moderation,” Malone said. “You do what your body can do and don’t over extend or do something you’re not capable of.” Prescribing exercise is a popular term in 2013 but not every senior has the ability to get to group activities, which are crucial for increasing motivation. One of the challenges is transportation and physicians try to assess the patient’s abilities and try to pick

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something they have access to. “The key is to exercise at least three times a week.” There are all kinds of programs available throughout Greater Victoria for those who are moderately active. Island Health trumpets its SAIL program (Strategies & Actions For Independent Living) for exercise and as important for fall prevention. There’s also a guide to senior activities and programs in the area, affectionately but

unofficially known as “the Blue Book,” available at every Island Health unit. “If someone doesn’t have a lot of stamina there are exercises a physiotherapist can show them,” Malone said. The Blue Book is an 8.5-inch by 11-inch pamphlet. There are further resources in the seniors

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John Hurlburt was born in Winnipeg in 1944. After he wandered around for a while living in odd places, he found his way to Victoria in the early ‘70s where he got into nursing. Hurlburt is the official greeter at Oak Bay United Church and an ambassador in downtown Victoria. More importantly, Hurlburt is a friendly face wherever he goes. He makes people’s days with a smile, a friendly word and a biscuit for their dog. He and Laurie both volunteer for ALS, Hurlburt also volunteers with the Salvation Army at Christmas. What is your favourite Oak Bay destination ? Why?

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What is your proudest achievement? My proudest achievement would be Aaron, our son. As soon as he came into the world, the nurse asked me if I would like hold him and have a few private moments. I took him, held him, looked into his eyes and said that my prayer for him would be to carry into life a respect for all living things. Now, 34 years later, he has grown into a very fine young man with an equally very fine wife.

Hellie McLelland Age 88 Hellie McLelland has lived in Oak Bay since 1966 and has been a part of the Monterey Centre for many years. She is in charge of the Santas Anonymous tree at the centre. She has studied psychology and social work and has always enjoyed people watching. She finds people fascinating and thinks caring should be continuous not seasonal. She enjoys writing and genealogy.

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What are you reading right now? I’m not reading anything rightnow, but the book that made the biggest impression on me that I’ve read it several times now, is The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. It’s a coming of age story set against a background of magic, suspense, mystery and a circus that only appears after midnight – to be gone at dawn. What can I say? I love mystery, magic and suspense – and maybe someday, I’ll even come of age. ●

Audrey Bruce was born and raised in Oak Bay. She attended Willows elementary and Oak Bay High. Her favourite thing about Oak Bay is its sense of community. She loves Willows Beach and Uplands Park. She has been a part of the Monterey Recreation Centre for 28 years. When she was younger she enjoyed square dancing and now enjoys making crafts and gardening.

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March 8 to 23 – SD 61 Spring Break. March 12 – St. Patrick’s Dinner at Monterey Centre, 250-370-7300. March 14 – Oak Bay Emergency Preparedness workshop, Windsor Park Pavilion, 250-592-9121. March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day skate (1:30 to 3pm) & swim (3 to 5pm); 2 events/1 admission, 250-595-7946 March 21 to April 1 – Oak Bay High School Musical, in the auditorium, oakbay.sd61.bc.ca March 22 – Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www.pacificmobiledepots.com Late March – Black Press Women in Business Gala, adminassist@vicnews.com March 29 – Earth Hour skate (7:30 to 8:45pm) & swim (8:30 to 9:30pm) at Oak Bay Rec Centre, 250-595-7946

April – Don’t forget to vote for the Black Press Best of the City awards! March 7 to April 26 – Tribute to Nashville Dinner Theatre, www.oakbaybeachhotel.com April 7 – Coast Capital Free Swim, 6:30 to 8:30pm, Oak Bay Rec, www.oakbay.ca April 10 – Seniors Emergency Prep workshop, Monterey Centre, 250-370-7300 April 13 – Scotiabank MS Walk at Willows Beach Park, 250-388-6496 April 18 to 21 – Easter weekend activities at Oak Bay Rec Centre, www.oakbay.ca April 26 & 27 – Oak Bay Artists Spring Studio Tour, 12 to 4:30 pm, www.oakbayartists.com April 26 – Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www.pacificmobiledepots.com

May 6 – Emergency Preparedness for apartments & condos, Monterey Centre, 250-592-9121. May 7 – Oak Bay’s Young Exceptional Star Awards, Oak Bay Rec Centre, 6 to 9pm. May 9 – Move for Health Day at Henderson & Oak Bay Rec Centre, www.oakbay.ca May 11 – Mother’s Day at Recreation Oak Bay; golf, kindergym, swim & skate, www.oakbay.ca May 12 – Coast Capital Free Swim, 6:30 to 8:30pm, Oak Bay Rec, www.oakbay.ca May 13 – Oak Bay Emergency Preparedness workshop, Windsor Pavilion, 250-592-9121. May 24 – Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www.pacificmobiledepots.com May 25 – Oak Bay Half Marathon, 10.73K and Asics Relay, www.oakbayhalf.com

June 4 – Oak Bay High Grad Ceremony, UVic June 7 & 8 – Oak Bay Tea Party at Willows Park, www.oakbayteaparty.com June 7 – Garagellennium, 9am to 1pm, www. oakbaygaragesale.com June 13 to 15 – Operation Trackshoes at UVic. www.trackshoes.ca June 15 – Father’s Day at Recreation Oak Bay; golf, kindergym, swim & skate, www.oakbay.ca June 18 – Summer Market on Oak Bay Avenue. www.visitoakbayvillage.ca June 26 – School’s out for summer! Head to Willow’s Beach for some summer fun. June 28 – Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www.pacificmobiledepots.com

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Jan. 1 – Community Walk with Mayor & Council, Feb. 2 to 8 – UVic Alumni Week, alumni.uvic.ca 12:30pm, from Oak Bay Rec lobby, 250-595-7946 Feb. 6 – Heart Month “Heartwarming” talk at the Monterey Centre, 10 to 11:30am, 250-370-7300 Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day activities at Oak Bay Rec Centre, 250-595-7946 Feb. 7 to 10 – Family Day weekend activities with Oak Bay Recreation, www.oakbay.ca Jan. 1 to 12 – New Year’s Classic tennis tournament, Oak Bay Rec Centre, 250-595-7946 Feb. 11 – A Glittery Affair dinner & dance at Monterey Centre, 250-370-7300. Jan. 4 & 5 – Oak Bay Fire Department Tree Chipping, Feb. 13 – Seniors Emergency Prep workshop, Monterey Oak Bay Fire Hall. Centre, 250-370-7300 Jan. 4 & 5 – BC Lions Christmas tree chipping at Fort & Feb. 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day! Foul Bay Safeway. Feb. 17 – Coast Capital Free Swim, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Jan. 14 – Robbie Burns Dinner, Monterey Centre, Feb. 18 – Coast Capital Free Skate, 6:30 to 7:45pm. 250-370-7300. Feb. 22 – Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to Jan. 17 to March 1 – Timebenders Dinner Theatre at 11:30am, www.pacificmobiledepots.com the Oak bay Beach Hotel, www.oakbaybeachhotel.com Jan. 25 – Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, annual_pass_8x1_2013_Ad 17/12/2013 1:319PM PageFeb. 1 22 – Monterey Centre Rummage Sale, 9am to 1pm, 250-370-7300 to 11:30am, www.pacificmobiledepots.com

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UVic Astronomy Open House, 9 to 10pm Wednesdays May to August, astrowww.phys.uvic.ca July – Uplands Heart fundraising tournaments for women, juniors & men, www.uplandsgolfclub.org July 16 – Summer Market on Oak Bay Avenue. www.visitoakbayvillage.ca July 19 – TD Art Gallery Paint-In, www.aggv.ca July 26 – Oak Bay Green Committee Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www. pacificmobiledepots.com July 26 – Jaguar Car Club of Victoria Jaguars on the Island Concours d’Elegance at Windsor Park. www. jcna.com Celebrate summer with a swim at Willows Beach.

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Aug. 4 – BC Day! Check your Oak Bay News for local events and activities. Aug. 10 – Collector Car Festival along Oak Bay Avenue. Aug. 10 – Bowker Creek Brush-up along Bowker Creek, 11am to 4:30pm, www.oakbayartists.com Aug. 20 – Head to the Avenue for the Oak Bay Summer Market. www.visitoakbayvillage.ca Aug. 23 – Oak Bay Green Committee Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www. pacificmobiledepots.com Take in Oak Bay’s beautiful views with a paddle along the waterfront or stroll up Anderson Hill. September is almost here...Time for Back to School shopping!

Sept. 1 – Labour Day – Enjoy the last long-weekend of summer! Sept. 2 – Back to school for Greater Victoria students. Early September – Welcome activities at UVic & Camosun College Sept. 7 – Art Gallery of Greater Victoria House Tour, www.aggv.ca Sept. 17 – Head to the Avenue for the Oak Bay Summer Market. www.visitoakbayvillage.ca Sept. 27 – Oak Bay Green Committee Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www. pacificmobiledepots.com Sept. 23 – Emergency Preparedness Workshop at Windsor Park Pavilion. Register: 250-592-9121.

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October – Black Press Women in Business Awards & Gala, adminassist@vicnews.com Oct. 5 – Run for the Cure at UVic, www. runforthecure.com Oct. 13 – Happy Thanksgiving! Oct. 25 – Oak Bay Green Committee Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www.pacificmobiledepots.com Late October – Check out the Pumpkin Art along the Avenue. Oct. 31 – Trick or Treat in the Village, www.visitoakbayvillage.ca Oct. 31 – Halloween Bonfire in Fireman’s Park, next to the fire hall.

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UVic Astronomy Open House, 8 to 10pm Wednesdays, October to April. astrowww.phys.uvic.ca Nov. 2 – Fall back: Daylight Savings Time ends. Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day. Nov. 14 – Free Oak Bay Emergency Preparedness workshop, Windsor Park Pavilion. Register: 250-5929121. Nov. 22 – Oak Bay Green Committee Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www. pacificmobiledepots.com Late November – Welcome the holiday season with Oak Bay’s annual holiday light-up along the Avenue. www.visitoakbayvillage.ca Nov. 29 & 30 – Oak Bay Artists’ Fall Studio Tour, 12 to 4:30pm, www.oakbayartists.com

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Dec. 4 – Celebrate the season with the annual Art on the Avenue Gallery Walk. Dec. 6 – Island Equipment Operators’ annual Lighted Truck Parade, www.ieoa.ca Early December – Annual Oak Bay Merrython Fun Run, Henderson Rec Centre, 250-370-7200 December – Watch for a variety of special holidaythemed activities through Recreation Oak Bay, www.oakbay.ca Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas! Dec. 27 – Oak Bay Green Committee Pacific Mobile Recycling, Carnarvon Park, 9 to 11:30am, www. pacificmobiledepots.com Dec. 31 – Farewell 2014, Welcome 2015!

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The Catholic Church’s infamously savage treatment of unwed mothers in Ireland has already been examined in harrowing films such as The Magdalene Sisters. Talented English director Stephen Frears (The Queen) once again joins forces with the superb Judi Dench to tackle the same subject with a lighter and more nuanced approach in Philomena. This is the true-life story of a pregnant girl who ended up in the “care” of nuns who used her as slave labour in their laundry for four years and ultimately sold her baby for a handsome profit. That was five decades ago, and Philomena – now a retired nurse – decides that she wants to track down her long-lost son. Enter Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan), an ex-journalist looking for a writing project. After initially dismissing her story as mere “human interest” piffle beneath his notice, this altar boyturned-atheist makes the initially cynical decision that he has a marketable book on his hands and heads off to the nunnery in question to start the search. A cover-up is clearly at work, Sixsmith develops a growing sense of outrage, and the jaundiced journalist and the gentle and stilldevout Philomena jet off to America to follow up on the only clue they have. Despite the sometimes-harsh content of the film, this is an odd-couple comedy as much as anything – a marvelously sly and touching duet between two talented actors (one of whom is pretty much guaranteed to get her seventh Oscar nomination). Coogan is a cult comedian known for his quirky and droll performances. He co-wrote this script in order to get himself a more mainstream role, and he makes the most of his character, a highly intelligent and occasionally snotty man whose spleen seems larger than his heart. Marvelously paired opposite Dench, a simple but wise woman filled with grace rather than anger, they anchor a delightfully bittersweet film that entertains as it educates. Rating: ★★★1/2

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UBC Thunderbirds volleyball player Shanice Marcelle was named the CIS University Athlete of the Year. We never knew her as there is no CIS volleyball on the Island. the second time in her five year career and was named the CIS University Athlete of the Year. The award is chosen from the MVP athletes of all CIS sports. A Spectrum Community School grad, Marcelle went on to play in the national volleyball program and pro game in Europe. She also accomplished the rare feat of winning a CIS championship in each and every year she played for UBC. Meanwhile in Victoria, Fergus Hall embarked on his university career by suiting up for the UVic Vikes rugby team. The Glenlyon Norfolk School product thrived under the tutelage of school coach Winston Stanley, one of Canada’s greatest rugby internationals, and a fel-

low Oak Bay resident. Hall was named B.C.’s High School Athlete of the Year. He played for Team B.C. at the Las Vegas International Sevens youth tournament and is a starter for the Vikes in the CDI Premier Rugby League. Hall played fullback in the 2013 Barnard Cup Island rugby championship and kicked a try conversion and two penalty goals, despite losing to James Bay. Ryder Hesjedal came under fire in Canadian media when the book by Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen, Yellow Fever, told of the author introducing synthetic erythropoietin (EPO), which boosts the red-blood cell count, to Victoria cyclists Hesjedal and Seamus McGrath during their world series mountain biking season in 2003. The media reaction forced out a public admission of guilt from Hesjedal and McGrath, though they are only the latest cyclists to do so.

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ling hockey tale than that of Bestwick’s. He spun magic to turn the Grizzlies into a team that held first place in the B.C. Hockey League for a good chunk of the 2012-13 season and then defeated the Powell River Kings in the playoffs before losing to the Alberni Bulldogs in overtime of the fifth and final game of the second round playoff series. Everything Bestwick touched in his short time here, just about 16 months, turned to gold. The good news is Didmon (and maybe it’s what made Bestwick expendable in the first place) was in on all of Bestwick’s decisions and has a firm grip on what the Grizzlies need to do to get into the BCHL final for the first time in a long time.

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Foreclosure sales: more than meets the eye The chances of paying below market price on a home aren’t as great as you might think

As we roll into the fifth week publishing HomeFinder, we’re discovering there are always exceptions to well-established rules. Take December, for example. The number of listings traditionally drop a little lower as home sellers take a break for the holidays. But not everyone is content to focus mainly on socializing and enjoying some wellearned time off, as we discovered in a recent email from a HomeFinder reader. This correspondent told us about a townhome listing he and his wife checked out just before Christmas 2012 in Langford. Turned out it was a foreclosure sale and to make a long story short, they put in a relatively lowball offer and it went unchallenged during the required court proceedings. We wondered just how common their experience is in Greater Victoria. Apparently not very, according to local realtor Dale Sheppard, who has worked on a number of foreclosure sales over the years. “For the most part (the home) generally goes for fair market value,” he says. There’s various reasons for that, Sheppard explains. Not only are lending institutions mandated to get as

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Having a low offer accepted in a foreclosure home sale can happen, but given the process also includes going to a court hearing, there’s no gurantees the original offer will be the price for which the home will eventually sell. much as possible for the home, he says, once an offer is accepted and conditions lifted – as with traditional vendor home sales – the accepted price is then made public and a court date set. That information usually attracts other potential buyers who usually drive the price up. Sheppard says the final decision on who gets the home lies with the presiding officer of the court, but it frequently goes to the highest bidder. Come court time – hearings are almost always held

in “chambers” upstairs in the Victoria Law Courts building – the process somewhat resembles an auction. Additional bids to the original are presented and made known to all in attendance. Then, to level the playing field, the interested parties are sent out of the room to determine their final bid, which is put in a sealed envelope before everyone comes back into chambers. “Sometimes people will overpay for a foreclosure, because they get caught up in the whirlwind of (the bid process),” Sheppard says,

adding it can be challenging for novices to know just how much to bid. “That’s why it’s important to work with a realtor who can give you the realistic fair market value of a home.” While it’s anyone’s guess who might show up at a foreclosure hearing, he believes that the initial “buyer” of such homes have a “homefield advantage” of sorts. By that, he means they’ve presumably done all the work, like having the appropriate inspections done and removing any outstanding conditions to be able to pur-

chase the home. The number of people actively keeping track of foreclosure sales today in Greater Victoria has dwindled from the heavy growth period – in terms of prices – of 2001 and 2008, Sheppard says. With the market holding prices relatively flat, “flipping” houses doesn’t happen as often, he adds. “There’s a lot of buyers who ideally would like to do that if the opportunity arose,” he says, “but most are aware that it’s not the market for that right now.” – Don Descoteau

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410 - 50 SONGHEES RD MLS 329685 Stunning decor; beautiful inner harbour condominium is nothing more than spectacular as you will see when you view this work of skilled craftsmanship. Fine attention to detail is wonderfully demonstrated in this tastefully renovated home. From the brand new high end kitchen cabinetry to the 5 star hotel like bathrooms. It can be yours for this more than reasonable asking price. Everything has been renewed and no expense spared. Amazing location and the “world is your oyster”.

105 - 2829 ARBUTUS RD MLS 327642 Views of everything from the San Juan’s and Mt Baker to the ever changing ocean and island vistas; 18 acres of natural surroundings combined with the beauty of the professionally landscaped grounds. Meticulously maintained, gated community indoor pool, hottub and sauna too. Walking trails, tennis courts & more. 3 bdrms, spacious lr & dining room, gorgeous kit., 2 fp, hdwd floors, two sun-decks & a patio. Db garage with loads of extra parking & more storage than you’ll ever need.

211 - 50 SONGHEES RD MLS 329439 WATER VIEWS of Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Olympic Mountains; lovely vistas from this stunning SOUTH FACING condominium in Victoria’s world famous Inner Harbour. Lg END unit cond. offering 2 lg bdrms and two bathrooms. Wonderful floor plan is the beautiful and spacious open design FAMILY ROOM right off the kitchen. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Stainless appliances as well! Great Views, downtown location, vacant and in move in condition! Excellent condition and is maintained impeccably!

413 - 50 SONGHEES RD MLS 330895 Lovely calming views of Victoria Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Olympic Mountains are yours in this extra large, 1436 sq. ft., 4th floor, Inner Harbour condominium. Songhees Point complex features an impeccable depreciation report along with an ongoing commitment to easy care maintenance and high standard of living. Clean 2 bdrms, 2 baths, lg laundry rm. Large south facing mstr bdrm along with a balcony which conveniently bridges the living room and bedroom.

505 - 1433 FAIRCLIFF LANE MLS 330153 Best value in the complex!!! Million dollar view for only $249,900!!! Lovely south facing view, top floor home situated on a 2 acre parcel of land high atop of Moss Rock, popular,desirable Fairfield neighbourhood. Panoramic views of the ocean, the Olympic Mountains, Clover Point, cruise ships and sailboats; it’s an ever changing, therapeutic outlook, just feel the stress melt away. Imagine what a wonderful location for your retirement years or your “Home Away From Home”. Top floor, priced for immediate sale.

837 MANN AVE MLS 326680 Absolutely immaculate aptly describes this lovely, one level, home with many features. Naturally bright home due to its south facing back yard & 5 skylights; lg. windows and a glorious garden featuring a large modern patio & natural real rock fountain, peacefully & privately fenced. Open concept design kitchen, eating area and fam. rm; separate inline dr & lr for formal entertaining. $20,000 bathtub with side door, power lift seat & powerful massaging jets; there is a chair lift too in the garage.

1106 NEWTON PL MLS 330737 Pristine modern home with many features. Custom gourmet kit. with high end wood cabinets, lg. fr with fp, separate lr with fp, vaulted ceilings, lg. open sep. dr, gorgeous hd floors, classic staircase, 3 lg. bdrms and quality construction. Grand entrance area, 2nd fam rm, 4th bdrm or den, laundry and legal additional accommodation/inlaw suite. Rear lane access to lg db garage & private patio. The location is fabulous with easy access to schools, shopping etc. One of Brentwood’s finest developments!

1475 MILLSTREAM RD MLS 331119 Situated on pristine two acre parcels of property you will find is this lovingly maintained 3 bdrm 3 bath home. Beautifully manicured yard featuring a sprinkler system with Gazebo. Excellent floor plan with a large rec rm off the mstr bdrm & full four piece ensuite spac. kit. for even the most discerning of home chefs & a large separated dinning area.Lg. double garage (26’x21’) offers loads of height (10’+) with a couple of outbuildings. Tip top shape; just buy it and move right in.

3356 SEWELL RD MLS 325245 Quality built 2010 grand 4 bdrm plus large den/office home with a 1 bdrm legal suite. Main floor features open concept design with high ceilings, high-end flooring, lr fireplace, dining area, gourmet kit. with stainless steel appliances and gas stove, breakfast bar, powder rm, and laundry rm. Large deck with views, ozy up to the outdoor wood-burning fp. Mst bd with gas fp, juliet balcony, spa-like ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower. 1 bdrm legal suite with its own laundry located above double garage.

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Metchosin - Olympic View

Enjoy privacy, ocean, mountain and city views on 3 acres in Metchosin with separate suite, separate shop and lots of room in spacious open plan offering over 3,500 square feet for family living and entertaining too! Excellent value and rare opportunity to enjoy this much living space, land, VIEWS, and huge detached fully equipped separate shop.

Saanich East

Walk to Mayfair or Uptown, downtown is just minutes away. Ultra-modern styling combines with all the conveniences incl inunit laundry, undrgrnd parking & petfriendly. Stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and underhung sinks. Geothermal in-floor heating, green rebate, & decorating allowance. Move in February 2014

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Private and Sunny Executive Country Home Plus Suite

$709,000 Metchosin Albert Head/Witty’s Lagoon Enjoy this custom built architecturally designed home of nearly 4,000 sqft on quiet acre. Main floor master suite with access to expansive brick patio with hot tub. Sunny kitchen with island, dining and LR. Three BRs up and legal self-contained furnished 1 BR suite over triple car garage. Extensive landscaping, workshop, and lots of recent upgrades.

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$584,900 SE Quadra This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom is situated on a large lot in convenient area of town. New kitchen with built in double ovens, quartz and stainless steel countertops, and new appliances. Vaulted ceilings, extensive use of laminate flooring,and numerous skylights. Main floor is an open concept living area, lower level has a family room and garden doors to fenced private back yard.

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$539,000 Oak Bay - South Oak Bay Walk just a few steps to popular Oak Bay Village shops & services. Amazing opportunity for couple wanting to downsize, yet remain in very desirable neighbourhood. Main flr incl spacious living room w/fireplace, lrg kitchen, master bedroom w/ensuite & 2nd bdrm. Deck overlooking gardens. Downstairs incl storage areas, workshop, laundry & dbl garage. Well managed 50+ Townhome Development.

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$289,900 Langford Proper This condo has 9’ ceilings and Oak hardwood floors in all main living areas. Granite counter tops and stainless Frigidaire appliances. Heated tile flooring and soaker tubs in each of the two full bathrooms. Master bedroom with walk through closet. Roof top patio, secured underground parking. Short walking distance to shopping, restaurants and all amenities.

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Updated 55+ Home in Desirable Park $98,500 Central Saanich

Enjoy easy care living with nothing to do but move right in and enjoy this well maintained two bedroom and two bathroom home in a very well run, desirable 55+ park. Master bedroom with walk-in tub ensuite plus two closets! Updated laminate flooring plus a mix of thermo and storm windows and it’s earthquake proofed too!

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Amazing water & mountain views from this 9th floor corner south west facing 2 bedroom suite. Panoramic floor to ceiling windows. Oswego is deeded, whole-ownership recreational condo with all the service’s & amenities of a hotel. Completely furnished with high end finishings.

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Situated at the top of Dean Park with fantastic 180 degree views of Sidney and the Gulf Islands through 22’ living room windows. This custom built home boasts over 5000 sqft with in floor radiant heat throughout the whole house; engineered to the highest standards with 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Features include jacuzzi tub, heated stone and wood floors, and 400 amp service. With a gourmet kitchen details resonate throughout.

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We hope the coming year end finds you and those close to you in good health and spirits. It’s been a very full and truly amazing year for the Neal Estate Team; We have so much to be thankful for and so much to look forward to in 2014.

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Entire Floor of Character Conversion! Ocean View Spacious Condo 8th Floor

$189,000 Saanich West - Tillicum $269,900 Victoria-Central Park $365,000 James Bay Great Revenue Property Move right in to this updated 2 BR third floor $885,000 Victoria - James Bay This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit is over 940 Enjoy ocean, mountain views from this condo conveniently located. Spacious living Revenue Conversion with four self-contained square feet. Front and back exterior doors AND 1,250 sqft 2 bedroom and 2 full bathroom room with cozy wood burning fireplace and cov- suites off Dallas Road and the oceanfront! Very windows on all four sides. Bright kitchen has home. Quality built with no pets or rentals ered balcony. Recent new carpets, tiled bath- well maintained & updated, this is turn-key with counter space which flows into the dining room and only 4 suites per floor. Huge living and room floor plus new fixtures and vanity, excellent tenants in place (under market rents). baseboard heaters and deck lumber also new. Two 2 BR suites and 2-1 BRs plus additional and large living room. Laminate flooring dining area with lots of light. Monthly fees Galley kitchen could benefit from updating and basement storage and coin-op laundry. Thor- throughout main living area, stainless steel ap- cover heat, hot water, pool, hot tub, covered is available for immediate possession. Includes oughly updated systems including baseboard pliances, and the balance of a New Home War- parking, rooftop observation deck, caretaker, parking. Rentals and cats allowed, no age re- electric heat, some thermo windows and more. ranty. This home has in-suite laundry, parking insurance, landscaping, garbage, two elestall, and allows large dogs! vators, and a guest suite. strictions. 6294833 Disclaimer: *Mortgage Payments OAC and subject to change without notice based on 20% down payment (as little as 5% down required), 25 year amortization @ 3.3%

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