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Working out the bugs Sidney’s new garbage deal now in effect; kitchen scraps being shipped to Richmond facility Steven Heywood News staff

Working through some growing pains of a new garbage collection contract was fully expected, says Sidney’s manager of engineering and environmental services. Mike van der Linden said the Town’s new garbage contract with Emterra Environmental went into effect at the beginning of January and has been going well, with a few challenges along the way. Not only is a new contractor getting to know the community (previous contractor, Alpine, held the contract for nearly 20 years), van der Linden said residents are being asked to separate their kitchen scraps from the regular garbage. “There are some learning “The previous curves,” he said. contractor took it upon The Capital Regional District plans to stop taking themselves to collect kitchen scraps and comgarbage right from postable organic material these stratas.” at its Hartland landfill as of 2015. As a result, munici– Mike van der linden palities in the region have adjusted their waste collection contracts and bylaws to ensure people don’t mix up the waste. In Sidney, van der Linden said the Town handed out new kitchen scrap bins to local households in December — a larger one for outside and a smaller, kitchen-catcher-style bin for inside. Emterra collects material from those, as well as people’s existing garbage cans. A snag was hit early on, he continued, between the new contract and local strata neighbourhoods. “The previous contractor took it upon themselves to collect garbage right from these stratas,” said van der Linden, noting the Town itself does not require Emterra to do the same. Van der Linden added, however, Emterra is working with some of the strata groups to arrange for similar pickups. Please see: Refuse rules set out, page 5

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TV series to be filmed in Sidney Remake of Broadchurch sets up in a morgue on the waterfront Steven Heywood News staff

A Sidney waterfront building has been chosen to act as a morgue and police station as crews plan to film portions of the North American remake of the U.K. crime series Broadchurch. The production is expected to bring to town upwards of 200 people working on the production between now an the end of May. The former site of the Captain’s Table

and Mineral World next to the Sidney Pier Hotel is being used to house the two sets in the filming of what is being called Gracepoint. The 10-episode Fox TV remake stars David Tennant from the original series (he’s also a former Doctor Who), Nick Nolte (48 Hours, Warrior), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) and Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook), among others. Michael Cronquist, vice-president of business development for the Marker Group which owns the building, says

the site was chosen by a locations manager with Gracepoint Productions, based in Victoria. First contact was made through the Vancouver Island South Film Commission. “They liked the waterfront location of the building,” he said, adding he was told it fits in with the setting of the TV series. Already, crews are at the site building the sets.

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Sidney Mountie facing child porn allegations

Saanich Schools (SD63) Ready, Set, Learn Open House ts and preschoolers (3 years and up) are invited to heir neighbourhood school. introduce Saanich Schools (SD63) icipate in hands‐on learning activities. Ready, Set, Learn Open House Man arrested, discharged from Sidney North Saanich RCMP Parents and preschoolers (3 years and up) are invited to r your neighbourhood school.

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sessing and producing child pornography and ♦ has been discharged Parents and preschoolers (3 years and up) are invited to from the RCMP. — visit their neighbourhood school. Island District Chief Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Superintendent Ray 3:15 — 6:00 pm ♦ Participate in hands‐on learning activities. Bernoties stated in a Join us at your neighbourhood school. media release Monday ♦ Tour your neighbourhood school. od Elementary 250 652 3996 KELSET Elementary 250 655 4648 afternoon that the man Brentwood Elementary 250 652 3996 KELSET Elementary 250 655 4648 ♦ Learn about community resources available to support families. ♦

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— who is not being named as charges had not yet been approved by the Crown — is alleged to have committed the offences while he was off duty. “This alleged behaviour is deplorable,” stated Bernoties. “The officer was immediately suspended and a

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Code of Conduct investigation was initiated. Within 24 hours of his arrest we accepted his discharge documents.” As a private citizen, the officer will no longer be subject to any discipline under the RCMP Act, stated the media release. The former offi-

cer with the Sidney North Saanich RCMP is expected to appear in provincial court on Feb. 20. The investigation is being led by the Westshore RCMP Major Crime Unit. The accused was arrested in late December, 2013. — News staff

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The Saanich Peninsula beat • Sidney North Saanich RCMP responded to a reported break and enter in progress on Jan. 1. The accused was apparently interrupted by the homeowner and fled on foot only to be arrested a short distance away from the scene. The suspect has been charged with break, enter and theft and

was remanded into custody before appearing in court. • Around 11 p.m. on Jan. 10, a vehicle was spotted at Bayside Middle School entering the playing field. The vehicle did doughnuts, damaging the grass. A witness took a photo of the vehicle and shortly after police from the Central Saanich Police Service were able to track down an 18-year-old man. The school is working

Get those Hearts nominations in SIDNEY — Know of a deserving individual or group that has made an outstanding contribution to the lives of others on the Saanich Peninsula? The Peninsula News Review and Beacon Community Services are once again presenting the Hearts of the Community awards this year and are accepting nominations now until Jan. 31. Forms can be found at www.beaconcs.ca, the PNR office, the SHOAL Activity Centre, and BCS thrift shop or the Sidney office of BCS at 9860 Third St. An awards ceremony for al the nominees will be held Feb. 25 at the Mary Winspear Centre. — News staff

with the Central Saanich resident to repair the damages. • On Jan. 14 around 8 p.m. an officer in Brentwood Bay received a call about a possible impaired driver. The Central Saanich police officer located the vehicle on Clarke Road. A 25-year-old Central Saanich man failed the roadside test twice and was issued a 90-day suspension and 30-day vehicle impound. — Devon MacKenzie

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Peninsula News in brief Record year for YYJ

NORTH SAANICH — Victoria International Airport saw record passenger numbers for 2013, with 1,556,960 passengers surpassing the previous high of 1,538,417 in 2008. For the year, passengers increased 3.4 per cent over 2012. The primary drivers for the growth were the stronger Canadian economy, a rebound in American visitors and the introduction of new WestJet Encore service.

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Parents love new baby CPR course Central Saanich firefighters taught course earlier this month; may offer it in the future Devon MacKenzie News staff

A handful of firefighters, 30 mothers, fathers and grandparents and 10 babies came together last weekend to practise the life-saving skill of CPR. On Jan. 12, Central Saanich Fire Inspector Rob Syverson taught the CPR and first aid course to parents and caregivers at the new firehall on Keating X Road. “Normally I teach this same type of course about twice a year through Island Health’s Baby Talk group,” explained Syverson. “Recently I had a mother approach me about teaching an additional course which I was happy to do.” That mother was Laura Judson who has an eight-month-old daughter named Maelle. The two are part of a local baby group and Judson said other group members showed instant interest in the course. “I know for me, my daughter is at the age where she’s starting to eat solids and she also puts everything in her mouth, so this course took a lot of the fears I had about her choking and replaced them with tools I can use should we ever need them,” explained Judson, adding that chok-

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Central Saanich Fire Inspector Rob Syverson helps new moms Elisa Nightingale (left) with 11-month-old Ethan Mitchell and Laura Judson (right) with eight-month-old Maelle Judson, practise infant first aid. ing can be a common occurrence for babies learning to eat solids. “It makes me comfortable knowing that I can handle this vulnerable time in her life,” she said. Aside from learning the skills to properly perform CPR, attendees at the course also learned basic first aid

to deal with incidents such as choking, burns and falls. Syverson said it’s important for parents and caretakers to have these skills because they are the ones on the front lines. “The parents or caretakers are the ones who are right there. If there’s an

incident, they can get on assessing it or treating it if they have the skills before the first responders even get there, and that’s better for everyone.” Judson said the course Syverson offered at the fire hall differed from the course taught through Island Health at Baby Talk because mothers and caregivers were able to bring their babies with them and have them looked after by volunteers. “New moms tend to miss out on the full four-hour course because babies often need to nurse during that time period and infant care is difficult to arrange,” she explained. “Sunday’s course had playpens for naps, blankets on the floor for playtime, volunteers to help cuddle fussy babies and a comfortable setting for mothers to nurse.” Judson also added the course only cost $8. “We just paid the $8 to get our CPR cards from Red Cross, other than that it was all volunteer based which we really appreciated.” Syverson said there’s no current plan to offer the course on a regular basis but that he will offer it again if there’s an interest expressed. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Chips off the old block

CENTRAL SAANICH — The Central Saanich Lions Club is extending its annual Christmas tree chipping program to Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. The club has raised around $6,000 already and plans to distribute the money to local charities. People can drop off their trees at 1703 Keating X Rd. In North Saanich, Brian Thomas reports the North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department raised $2,100 in their tree chip.

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Sidney’s Seaport Place on the waterfront will be used as one of many Greater Victoria locations for a new TV series called Gracepoint, starring the likes of David Tennant and Nick Nolte.

Waterfront filming an economic boon for Sidney: Mayor Continued from page 1

Filming, Cronquist added, is expected to start at the end of February and continue to the end of May. There will be, he said, an estimated five days of filming each month. There are two big positives for Sidney, Cronquist added. One is the so-called circus — a collection of 150 to 200 support crew that will be set up at a different location. Another 40 to 60 people

will be working on the set location itself. “It’s such a big endeavour,” he continued. “They have a bunch of locations in the CRD.” Sidney Mayor Larry Cross said he’s excited to see the activity in his community. “It’s a big production and it should bring some added economic activity to Sidney,” he said, adding the Town itself could get a little exposure from filming on and

Redevelopment on hold

The redevelopment of Sidney’s Seaport Place will begin to take shape once the film crews have left in the spring. Michael Cronquist of the Marker Group, one of the players in the Sidney Waterfront Partnership (the other is the Town of Sidney), says the television series production schedule fits in with the site redevelopment plans.

around the waterfront. While he has heard of the original U.K. series Broad-

“We are only on the first edge of the rezoning process,” he explained. The partnership was slated to have a public open house on Thursday, Jan. 16 to explain their plans for a multi-level condo development with commercial space on the ground floor. The Town of Sidney on Monday approved plans to use the site as a film location.

church, Cross said he hadn’t yet seen it. “I understand it was very

popular in England. I think this one (Gracepoint) will be successful here.”

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Application to Participate in National Energy Board Public Hearing for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project The National Energy Board (NEB) has received an application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC for approval to construct and operate the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project). Description of The Project The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system located between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. It would include approximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modified facilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and the reactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There would also be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal. New pipeline segments would be added between Edmonton to Hinton, AB, Hargreaves, BC to Darfield, BC and Black Pines, BC to Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existing pipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB to Hargreaves, BC and Darfield to Black Pines, BC. The application can be found on the NEB website. Participation in NEB Hearing The NEB will determine if the application is complete and if so, it will hold a public hearing. Those who wish to participate in the NEB hearing must apply to participate. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues for the hearing, which is on the NEB website and included in the application to participate. Those who are directly affected by the proposed project will be allowed to participate in the hearing and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate. The application to participate is on the NEB’s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca select Major Applications and Projects then Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion Applications to participate in the NEB Hearing are due on or before noon on 12 February 2014. Individuals and groups applying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted. Trans Mountain ULC has until 19 February 2014 to provide the NEB with comments on Applications to Participate and must provide a copy of its comments to those applicants to whom the comments apply. Applicants who received comments from Trans Mountain ULC about their Application to Participate have until 4 March 2014 to send the Board your response to Trans Mountain’s comments. Comments and Responses should be sent to the Secretary of the Board: www.neb-one.gc.ca, select Regulatory Documents then Submit Documents. CONTACTS Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion. If you require additional information, the NEB has appointed Ms. Reny Chakkalakal as a Process Advisor to provide assistance. Ms. Reny Chakkalakal Process Advisor, NEB E-mail: TransMountainPipeline.Hearing@neb-one.gc.ca Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

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You Are Refuse rules set out Where organic compostables You Eat Continued from page 1

COUNCIL NEWS District of Central Saanich - Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 Devon MacKenzie News staff

• Councilor Alicia Cormier announced a new date for the You Are Where You Eat forum this spring. The forum, at the Mary Winspear Centre and which will see local first nations, municipalities, farmers and not-for-profits gather to discuss issues surrounding agriculture on the Saanich Peninsula. It will be March 27, not March 6 as had been discussed. • A late request for a grant-in-aid from the Piranhas Swim Club was turned down. Grant-in-aid request deadlines were in early November. • A height variance request from a property owner on Wallace Drive to build a two-storey duplex home (current zoning only allows one storey) on a panhandle lot was denied. There was strong opposition from neighbours who were at the meeting with concerns about two storey homes not being in sync with the neighbourhood. • A property owner appealing her property assessment approached council with concerns over inconsistent assessments of waterfront homes in Central Saanich. Jill Wake who lives on Brentwood Drive stated many homes near her decreased in value but others, like hers, increased. “I certainly haven’t improved my home in the last year to get the increase and nothing negative has happened to the other homes for them to see a decrease and these are comparable homes on comparable pieces of property.” She asked council to assist her in finding answers from B.C. Assessment, but council voted to wait for more information to come in after Wake’s appeal is completed. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Sidney scraps go to Richmond

The company, he said, will have to arrange with the stratas to be able to go onto their properties for that purpose. Sidney approved the new garbage collection deal with Emterra last summer, agreeing to pay $1.67 million over five years. They were the low bidder (Alpine bid just over $2 million and BFI Canada bid $4.1 million) for weekly pickup and kitchen organics pickup. The new deal means residents are paying $156 a year for full collection service — a 56 per cent increase over the previous year. The Town this week passed a new refuse disposal bylaw that sets out a list of what residents can and cannot put into the kitchen organics bins. Visit www.sidney.ca for more information.

Sidney’s new garbage collector is taking kitchen scraps and organics to a composting facility in Richmond. Mike van der Linden, the Town’s manager of engineering and environmental services, says Sidney and Oak Bay’s organics are transported via ferry to Richmond Energy Garden and Compost Facility. Other Greater Victoria municipalities that separate out the scraps from regular garbage, truck theirs to a facility in Cobble Hill. Van der Linden said the Richmond facility uses an anaerobic process to both control odour and capture methane and heat, turning it into electricity. The composting of kitchen waste has been a concern in the Capital Regional District of late, stemming from odour complaints at the Foundation Organics facility in Central Saanich. Sidney’s separate yard waste collection program sees material sent to Michell Bros Farm for use in compost.

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Town budget goes to the public in February Steven Heywood News staff

There will be a series of public budget meetings starting later this month for the Town of Sidney. The first is a Jan. 20 committee of the whole session at Town hall where the budget plan for 2014-2018 will be introduced by staff and discussed by

councillors. Issues such as tax rates and more will be on the table. A Feb. 11 special meeting will follow, allowing for community feedback on the proposed budget. A special council meeting will be held Feb. 18 for final budget talks and input by the public. All meetings begin at 6 p.m. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Canada Post in deep trouble Canada Post has created a major headache for itself, at least that’s how it appears to us. Various municipal councils in Sidney and Saanich brought to light this week the absence of consultation and co-ordination by the Crown corporation with urban municipalities for the placement of community Negotiations over mailboxes. mailbox placement While Saanich sure to take long time council took steps this week to voice official disapproval for being kept in the dark on this controversial plan, Sidney and other Capital Region jurisdictions confirmed they hadn’t been contacted on the matter by Canada Post either. Given the number of urban centres across the country affected by the change, this is no small undertaking. Canada Post has yet to negotiate where such mailboxes might be located and what changes to right-of-ways, traffic flow or engineering would need to be done first to accommodate the larger boxes. We wonder how Canada Post, which pled financial hardship in announcing its intention to remove home delivery, will be able to afford doing the kind of consultation necessary. The corporation expects home delivery to cease in some areas by the end of this year. If its consultation process is anywhere near as thorough as local jurisdictions hope, the process could take years, even if neighbouring municipalities such as those in Greater Victoria are rolled into one set of negotiations. Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra made the company’s cost-cutting moves sound like a walk in the park, literally, when he said last month the community mailboxes would provide seniors with more exercise. And a corporation spokesperson reminded the News this week that multi-unit community mailboxes have been around for decades. We’re still left incredulous at the fact an organization that has handled mail delivery in this country for nearly 240 years did not appear to consider the logistical impact of the most sweeping change in its history. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Mr. Burns’ letter of Jan. 8 confirms his misunderstanding of my previous views on the topic of a proposed new emergency services building in the Town of Sidney. I cannot dispute that placing this structure on a piece of the Sidney Elementary School grounds would result in the loss of green space within the town boundaries. I am told by a member of the volunteer fire department that a new facility is needed, not just a pipe dream. In my opinion, it makes sense to combine the fire services with the provincial ambulance service in one building, thereby removing these services from a congested downtown core. I cannot think of a better location within the town limits that would offer easy access to all points in the town. I in no way wish to imply citizens of North Saanich are not welcome in Sidney and it is a given that local business enjoys the support of all residents on the Saanich Peninsula. In fact, I would be bold enough to guess that many of the business owners and their employees are, in fact, residents of North Saanich. A casual drive throughout the town reveals to me there is certainly no shortage of green space. I was amazed at the significant amount of dedicated green space. Tough decisions have to be made in this day and age of shrinking revenues and ever increasing financial

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pressures both for the Town of Sidney and School District 63. Is there a better and affordable location? Mention was previously made of the properties to the west side of the Pat Bay Highway and Beacon Avenue. I believe these belong to the province for future use of an overpass, if this were to become a reality. Would be nice to hear the views of other Town of Sidney residents. Perhaps I am alone on this topic. Bob Lougheed Sidney

Changing Beacon not a good idea right now The declining value of the Canadian dollar will have a positive impact on tourism. This alone will greatly benefit Sidney business owners. Choosing to spend $250,000 precious tax dollars to change the traffic flow patterns in Sidney is, for this and other reasons, a bad idea at this time. The public information meeting is to be held next week and it will be useful to point out a few things. The traffic study commissioned by the Town talks at length about accidents in Sidney. In the sevenyear period covered by the study there was only one accident involving a pedestrian. This accident was

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actually on First where traffic is two way. Overall there were 17 vehicle accidents on Beacon in the same period, the majority being low speed, side impact accidents. Where traffic is two way on Bevan and James White avenues, the incidence of accidents is much higher. It seems safety on the one way portion of Beacon is not really an issue. If the two way option is selected and the recommendations in the study are followed, left turns will not be allowed on Beacon presumably for reasons of congestion and safety. Think about how inconvenient that will be. As far as one can know from observation, business is not poor on Beacon east of Fifth. There is only one street level vacant space and I can think of at least six businesses which have either expanded or relocated onto Beacon Avenue in the last two years. We all know business has been tough since 2008 but changing the traffic pattern and saying residents will adjust is like throwing the baby out with the bath water as residents who enjoy the Beacon strip the way it is may decide to take their shopping dollars elsewhere. Barry Bell Sidney ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com

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Cycling map to keep riders on the trails Mountain bike society puts out route map for the region Steven Heywood News staff

Once the winter weather on Vancouver Island breaks, people will be getting their bikes back out on the road and onto local trails. Helping direct them to some of the region’s more popular routes is a new map drawn up by Daniel Cammiade, president of the South Island Mountain Biking Society. He’s also a cartographer and owner of FreakMaps in Victoria. His cycling maps — one each of the Greater Victoria area (including the Galloping Goose Regional Trail) and the Saanich Peninsula — are designed to fit into a typical rider’s gear. It’s small, outlines main routes and roads, provides waypoints such as coffee shops, pubs and restaurants and can be used to draw out your own paths. “I set out to do something more compact with enough information on the main routes used by most cyclists,” he explained. An avid cyclist himself, Cammiade said many people are looking for an excellent riding experience — from longer routes along the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails, to local loops and remote trails. When the bikes come out of winter storage, Cammiade said riders look for resources to help find new routes. In his talks with Greater Victoria cycling guides and bike shops, they have told him people are looking for easyto-use maps, updated

New biking area to be announced There’s a new area in the south Island for mountain biking in the works. Daniel Cammiade, president of the South Island Mountain Biking Society says he will announce at their Jan. 22 annual general meeting that they have made an agreement with the provincial government to expand trails from the Mt. Work/ Hartland Regional Park into Gowlland-Tod Provincial Park. Cammiade said the Society will be able to create trails that tie into current mountain biking trends (gentler, less technical trails) for tourist up to intermediate riders. The two parks are right next to each other and the addition of new trails will better connect them, Cammiade said. with local information and larger text for older riders. He has also included notes on route obstacles and challenges — such as the Mctavish and Mackenzie road interchanges along the Lochside Trail. The maps will be a little lighter in colouring as well. Cammiade said this is to allow people to draw on their

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Daniel Cammiade of the South Island Mountain Biking Society holds a larger version his new cycling map of the Saanich Peninsula. The main maps will be smaller and easy to manage. own routes, or for businesses to point out suggested paths to their customers. The maps will have a variety of the more popular regional trails outlined, as well as some local routes. On the Saanich Peninsula, those include the

Lands End route for the advanced cyclist looking keep their heart rate up (think lots of hills), the scenic rural route along East Saanich Road and the new Flight Path trail around the Victoria International Airport. Keeping details on

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the map to only the essentials also allows riders to share local knowledge by drawing it onto the map itself. Cammiade said that in his own experience, he looks for a variety of routes to explore and having a cycling map is one resource

to get him there. Other sources of information are the other 260-plus members of the mountain biking society. It has been around for 21 years, he said, working to develop trails in the Mt. Work Regional Park and in the Hartland area. “We advocate for mountain biking opportunities on the south Island,” explained Cammiade. “We facilitate trail maintenance and building activities and help with developing riders’ skills.” Many of the members, including himself, ride road bikes as well as the off road bicycles, so the map will be handy to just about any rider, of any skill level. Cammiade said the map will be made available to all the local bike shops in Greater Victoria, as well as through cycling guide outfits. With Sidney becoming a major destination for riding groups, thanks to its location on the Lochside Regional Trail, Cammiade said the Sidney Visitor Information Centre on Beacon Avenue has asked for the maps as well. They are free to the riding public and will soon be available as a free download online at victoriacyclemap.com. Cammiade is also pleased to be involved with the Bikes for Birthdays initiative being started by the Saanich Peninsula Secret Santas/Toys for Tots organizers. He said he’ll be working with his contacts to help find donations and deliver bike safety information to kids in the community. Watch for more.

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• A public open house on Beacon Avenue traffic direction will be Jan. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. • Councillor Steve Price was appointed the Town’s representative to a doctor recruitment and retention group that recently formed through the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. • Mayor Larry Cross said Canada Post’s long-term plans to replace door-to-door delivery with group mailboxes needs to be discussed among provincial and federal municipal leaders. He said Canada Post has not consulted with communities on mailbox locations, security, waste and traffic. • Coun. Kenny Podmore says the Town and other supporters will be handing out 1,500 Glow As You Go reflective armbands to help improve pedestrian visibility. • Coun. Mervyn Lougher-Goodey, says recent rain has helped increase the level of water in the CRD’s Sooke Lake Reservoir — which has been lower than normal for this time of year.

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2014 Infiniti Q50 challenges the old order Infiniti has had a bit of an identity crisis over the past year with a wholesale change in the way it names its products. Gone is the JX crossover, it’s called the QX60 now and the G 37 sedan has been replaced with the Q50 sedan. Q signifies for cars and QX for crossovers or SUVs. The outgoing G37 was already a very worthy on-road performer but a bit too simplistic in the inside. Now, Infiniti has taken things up a notch with the Q50, adding a dynamic look, sumptuous interior and class leading technology. Looks It could be argued that the current BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are a bit conservative, while this Q50 and the major competitor, Lexus IS, are much edgier. This is especially true with the front grille. The rest of the Q50 is nicely sculpted, with flowing lines and an almost elegant rear end. Sold as a base model, sport trim, all wheel drive (AWD), premium, and even a hybrid, there is a broad market for this sedan. Starting at $37,500 and ramping up to the AWD sport model at $49,950, there is a substantial discount with the Q50 when you compare it to a similarly equipped BMW. The base model comes with 17-inch wheels but most of the higher trim levels are equipped with 19-inch wheels. The car seen here is the AWD premium model starting at $43,400. Inside The Q50 centre console is very attractive with two screens placed for radio functions and the second for the

navigation ($1,400 option) opt for the AWD model, and backup camera. The which is a good choice way the lower screen is due to the higher level incorporated is first rate; of interior amenities. it looks like a high quality In addition, the Q50 is iPad that sits flush with the first car to have a the dash, while the higher steer-by-wire system screen is recessed for easier that is customizable and use in bright light. this system is optional Direct Adaptive The only problem with on the AWD models and Steering has its this system is the time it standard on the sport takes to boot-up when critics but for me, the versions of the Q50. you start the car over 30 Direct Adaptive Steering Q50 feels like it is seconds to access the radio has its critics but for an extension of the and other features. Most me, the Q50 feels like driver. people will buy the sport it is an extension of the model ($47,495) or the driver, moving through Zack Spencer premium trim ($43,400) to corners with ease and get heated leather seats, comfort with just the Bose stereo, backup camera with slightest movement of the steering around view cameras, and power tilt wheel. Handling is enhanced thanks to and telescopic steering to name a few a stiffer chassis and the rear suspenadditional features. The base model is sion has been adjusted. a price leader but expect to buy the The downside to equipping the Q50 premium model or above to get the with a V6 is the amount of fuel it car well equipped. In comparison, the burns in comparison to the turbo $53,800, 300hp BMW 335iS AWD is 4-cylinder offerings from the German much more expensive than many of the competition. Rated at 11.1L/100km in top Q50 trim levels. the city and 7.3L on the highway for the AWD equipped model. There is a Drive hybrid version available that drops the The latest trend is to include a turboconsumption down to 7.0L/100km in charged 4-cylinder engine as the base the city and 5.0L on the highway but power plant in most German compact it is a premium offering with a starting luxury sedans. This Q50 is bucking the price of $47,000. trend and sticking with the 3.7L V6

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Road hogs cause motoring mayhem on Texas autobahn Road hogs are a common sight at dusk here on the so-called Texas autobahn. I’m not talking about those crazy drivers transported by four-wheeled vehicles, but those of the four-legged variety: boars! And just like the twolegged, lead-footed variety, the cloven-hoofed wild pigs cause crashes – four bad smashes on the first night that the high speed State Highway 130 toll road opened back in October 2012. Last week, I wrote about a drive on the no-speed limit autobahn from Munich to Berlin. The piece was prompted by the recent Insights West/Black Press poll about increasing speed limits on highways in B.C. I just had to try out the North American equivalent of the autobahn with its 85 mph limit (approximately 137 km/h) and here are my observations. After driving a sporty Audi S6 on the toll highway from Austin on a day trip to San Antonio, I think there must have been more boars than cars on the route for long stretches. It was a lonely daytime drive in the S6 with very few cars passing in either direction. In terms of scenic interest, it is as disappointing as a mild chili pepper in a bowl of Tex-Mex. It’s not that the tolls are high on the 65-kilometre stretch I travelled on the 210-kilometre route – less than $10, under $30 for commercial trucks – it’s just that the 85 mph limit is just not fast enough to encourage people to use it for what is a fairly short distance between those two major centres. And that’s especially so when the posted speed limit on the regular toll-free state highways was raised to 75

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mph (120 km/h) shortly after the turnpike was opened. It would help to hike the limit another 10 mph (16 km/h). It’s a very well-engineered road and I can’t see that causing carnage. At the risk of attracting the interest of a Texan posse bent on a hanging, I suggest that a reduction of the limit in the same magnitude on the regular highways might dramatically increase custom along the way. The only positive I can say is that I maintained the top legal speed for the length of the trip, which, as I reported last week, was impossible on the congested no-speed limit autobahn between Munich and Berlin. The growing network of toll roads in central Texas may have the highest speed limits in the nation but unless they ultimately stretch to Houston and/or Corpus Christi on the Gulf coast, it’s hard to imagine the operators emerging from the billion-dollar financial quagmire. The Department of Transportation has ended a rebate that had allowed trucks to use the road for the same price as cars since last April. That disincentive is likely to increase the red ink. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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In The Cab My tester was the Platinum edition. It came equipped with leather seats with eight-way power adjustability, four-way power for the front passenger, EZ flex seating system with second row 60/40 split fold-flat bench It has the ability to seat, and third row 50/50 split drive down a gravel fold flat reclining road or up to the bench seat. ski hill, but Nissan The leather-wrapped has made sure the steering wheel Pathfinder Hyrpid is is heated and is also as comfortable a nice feature. as a road car and as There is plenty fuel-efficient as it can of wood tone trim but it is not be. overdone, giving it a rich feel. Ian Harwood

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Nissan’s advanced airbag system includes dual stage front airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side impact, and roof-mounted curtain side impact airbags with rollover sensor. Traction control and vehicle dynamic control are standard on all models.

Power The engine is a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder with a 15kw, power regenerating electric motor, powered by lithium-ion cells and a dual clutch system that transfers power from the electric motor and the engine. This system generates 250 hp. The transmission is Xtronic CVT (continuously

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Honda Accord Coupe Base MSRP $26,400

I’m starting off with the Accord because it’s a cool car. The current generation has so much going

for it and definitely has developed more personality in the redesign. You have the option of two engines: a more economical 2.4L 4-cylinder or a more powerful 3.5L V6. Either way, you can get them equipped with a 6-speed manual or a CVT transmission. Only the EX-L Navi trim with the V6 has the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission. No matter how you slice it, you’re getting a great car. Better yet, it has a decent cargo capacity of 379L so you could easily dump your hockey gear inside. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and heck, it looks good.

MINI Coupe/Roadster Base MSRP $25,950/$28,900

With room for two, even the base model of MINI Coupe or Roadster is a hoot. Specs-wise, it has the least impressive engine of the lot (only putting out 121 horsepower) but that can be overlooked because of driving dynamics. It has one of the best manual gearboxes for a car of its size and has an abundance of pep. They’re not cheap, though, so it has that working

against it in some regards. And you could argue that a Mazda MX-5 is a better value (you won’t be wrong) but the MINI is still loads of fun.

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If you’re driving a Dodge Challenger, you’re getting noticed. You don’t even need to have the grunt and roar of the SRT’s 6.4L V8 HEMI to turn heads. Inside and out, this two-door has style and power. The base SXT trim comes equipped with a 3.6L V6 and 305 horsepower.

Kia Forte Koup Base MSRP $20,550

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The 3-door VW GTI is one of my favourite cars. The front-wheel, German-engineered bundle of excitement has poise and pizzazz, along with a fabulous interior and a tried and tested engine. What’s great about the GTI is that it works for all ages. You could be 16 or 60, and you’d still look good driving it. Granted, the current generation is on its way out and the seventh generation (2014 model year) is coming soon. So if you want a killer deal on a 2013, now’s as good of a time as any. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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*Pricing applies to a 2014 Outback 2.5i Convenience (ED1 CP) / 2014 XV Crosstrek Touring 5MT (EX1 TP) with MSRP of $30,660 / $26,660 including freight & PDI ($1,650), documentation fees ($395) and air and tire levies ($120). License, insurance, taxes, and registration extra. Model shown is the 2014 Outback 3.6R (ED2 36) with MSRP of $36,660 including freight & PDI ($1,650), documentation fees ($395) and air and tire levies ($120). License, insurance, taxes, and registration extra. Vehicle shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. ***$2,000 / $500 cash incentive is for cash customers only and is available on all new 2014 Outback / 2014 XV Crosstrek models (excluding the XV Crosstrek Hybrid). Cannot be combined with Subaru Canada supported lease/finance rates or lease payment offers. **0.5% / 1.9% finance rates available on all new 2014 Outback / 2014 XV Crosstrek models (excluding XV Crosstrek Hybrid) for a 24-month term. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. **/***Offers valid until February 2, 2014. See your local Subaru dealer or www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete details. ▼Ratings are awarded for fi ve crashworthiness tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (www.iihs.org) – moderate frontal, side impact, rear impact, roof strength, and the new small overlap frontal crash test. To earn a 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+, vehicles must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests; a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test; and a basic, advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

SAUNDERS SUBARU 1784 Island Highway, Colwood

250-474-2211 www.saunders.subarudealer.ca

Pet friendly & the coffee is always on! Meet Timber, Dave’s 5 year old Brown Lab Dave’s Fav car: 2013 BRZ

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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 17, 2014

Our Largest Inventory EVER!

03 0-478-76

T R AD E S WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT!

UNDER $6,000!

RATES

CHECK THESE OUT... JUST A SAMPLE OF ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER!

2003 BUICK

LESABRE CUSTOM

FROM

3.99%

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL JANUARY 23, 2014.

WITH OVER 450 VEHICLES ... YOU GET CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT Your Island’s First Credit Choice • 12 Retail Lenders to Choose From

UNDER $34,000! 2012 JEEP

COMPASS SPORT

Stk #D15267

2,888

19,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ION

Stk #D14985A

4,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

27,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $9,000!

2004 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15437

29,888

17th

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2002 ACURA

3.2 TL

Stk #R15253

4,888

6,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2004 NISSAN

PATHFINDER CHINOOK

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 CHEVROLET

UPLANDER LS Stk #P15127A

5,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15145A1

9,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 JEEP

2002 MAZDA

MPV

Stk #D15271

5,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BEETLE GLX CABRIO

GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Stk #R15223

9,888

BUY A U SE TO Voted

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

Best City

of the

18th

IS250

Stk #D15413

21,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 DODGE

2011 CHEVROLET

RAM 1500 SLT Q/C SB

Stk #T14829A

Stk #D15386

Stk #D15293

16,888

22,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 DODGE

2013 DODGE

RAM 1500 SLT Q/C SB

AVENGER SXT

13,888

Stk #D15689

23,888

Stk #D15458

17,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15432

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RIO 5

SILVERADO 1500 LS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2004 DODGE

2008 FORD

2011 HONDA

2013 NISSAN

Stk #D15450

Stk #T15423

Stk #D15324

RAM 1500 SLT Q/C SB

RANGER SPORT E/C

10,888

Stk #D15210A

11,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 CHRYSLER

FIT LX

RANGER FX4 LEVEL II E/C

Stk #D14478B

Stk #R15224

11,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

CR-V EX-L

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 TOYOTA

MUSTANG GT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD

MATRIX

Stk #D15022A

14,888

2010 MERCEDES BENZ

C250

Stk #R15256

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15334

24,888

17,888

Stk #D15392

24,799

17,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA

SENTRA SV

14,888

2006 FORD

300 C HEMI

10,888

2008 LEXUS

16,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

21,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #P14813A

19th

2013 KIA

10,888

Stk #D15463

2007 FORD

UNDER $17,000!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 JEEP

PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE

BUY A U SE TO

2005 CHRYSLER

Stk #X15148

27,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $20,000!

VICTORIA NEWS

300 C

9,998

2008 DODGE

CHARGER SXT

UNDER $13,000!

2003 VOLKSWAGEN

Stk #D15250

8,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

#1 USED CAR DEALER

UNDER $11,000!

20,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

R YEA

4,888

Stk #D15175A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013

Stk #T15191

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax) Stk #D15677

28,888

Stk #D15439

R YEA

G5 CPE

IMPALA 1LT

31,888

2012

2008 PONTIAC

30,888

4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2004 CHEVROLET

Stk #D15653

Stk #T15682

C30 T5

E HICL VE

VICTORIA NEWS

2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT C/C SB

Stk #X15687

2012 VOLVO

Stk #D15645

of the

R YEA

16th

Best City

2012 FORD F250 XLT CRC 4X4

E HICL VE

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

2010 FORD EDGE SPORT

of the

BUY A U SE TO

E HICL VE

Best City

2011

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Voted

R YEA

6,888

BUY A U TO SE

Stk #D15225

E HICL VE

XTRAIL

2012 FORD F150 XLT S/CREW LB 4WD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

4,888

29,888

2010

Stk #D15047A

Stk #D15631

2006 NISSAN

FREESTAR SES $

2012 FORD F150 XL S/CREW LB

2006 SATURN

Stk #D15479

BEST P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BEST P LA

25,888

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT S/CREW

2011 FORD F150 S/CREW

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15420

BEST P

Stk #D14754B

3,888

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

2011 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT Q/CAB 4WD

EXPLORER XLS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BEST P

2000 FORD

Stk #D15409

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 HYUNDAI

SONATA VE

6,888

$ Not exactly as shown

Stk #D15076

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

1988 PORSCHE 944 Stk #R15261A ................................ $4,888* 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS Stk #D15496....... $4,888* 2004 BUICK CENTURY CUST. Stk #D15505 ........ $4,888*

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2002 FORD

F150 FX4 S/CREW SB Stk #C15329A

9,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT Stk #D15608 .....$10,888* 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S/LE/XLE Stk #F15560.. $11,888* 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE Stk #T15588 ............ $11,888*

2007 VOLKSWAGEN

2008 CADILLAC

JETTA

Stk #F15444

Stk #T15398

12,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15632

Stk #T15397

$17,888

2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA S Stk #D15679 .... $16,888* 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS Stk #D15666... $16,888* 2013 CHRYSLER 200 LTD Stk #D15600................$21,888*

www.galaxymotors.net

2012 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN S Stk #D15518 .. $21,888* 2009 NISSAN XTERRA 4 Stk #D15691 ........... $22,888* 2012 FORD F150 XLT ECOBOOST Stk #D15563 ... $23,888*

2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

$23,888* * Stk #D15513...................................................................................... $24,888 Stk #D15584 .....................................................................................

2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Stk #T15401

33,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT Stk #T15685........ $12,888* 2013 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING Stk #D15534 .....$14,888* 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Stk #D15529 ......$15,888*

335I CABRIOLET

RAM 1500 SPORT R/CAB

16,888

2009 BMW

2008 DODGE

MALIBU LTZ

DTS

10,888

2010 CHEVROLET

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 AUDI A4 2.0T QUA PREM Stk #D15481 ... $27,888* 2010 FORD F150 FX2 S/CREW Stk #D15573 .........$29,888* 2011 FORD F150 XLT S/CREW Stk #D15591 .........$31,888*

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

*All Prices + $499 Documentation Fee & Tax

DL #30897

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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 17, 2014

Our Largest Inventory EVER!

03 0-478-76

T R AD E S WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT!

UNDER $6,000!

RATES

CHECK THESE OUT... JUST A SAMPLE OF ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER!

2003 BUICK

LESABRE CUSTOM

FROM

3.99%

PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL JANUARY 23, 2014.

WITH OVER 450 VEHICLES ... YOU GET CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT Your Island’s First Credit Choice • 12 Retail Lenders to Choose From

UNDER $34,000! 2012 JEEP

COMPASS SPORT

Stk #D15267

2,888

19,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

ION

Stk #D14985A

4,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

27,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $9,000!

2004 FORD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15437

29,888

17th

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2002 ACURA

3.2 TL

Stk #R15253

4,888

6,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2004 NISSAN

PATHFINDER CHINOOK

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 CHEVROLET

UPLANDER LS Stk #P15127A

5,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15145A1

9,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 JEEP

2002 MAZDA

MPV

Stk #D15271

5,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BEETLE GLX CABRIO

GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Stk #R15223

9,888

BUY A U SE TO Voted

Best City

of the

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

Best City

of the

18th

IS250

Stk #D15413

21,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 DODGE

2011 CHEVROLET

RAM 1500 SLT Q/C SB

Stk #T14829A

Stk #D15386

Stk #D15293

16,888

22,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 DODGE

2013 DODGE

RAM 1500 SLT Q/C SB

AVENGER SXT

13,888

Stk #D15689

23,888

Stk #D15458

17,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15432

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RIO 5

SILVERADO 1500 LS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2004 DODGE

2008 FORD

2011 HONDA

2013 NISSAN

Stk #D15450

Stk #T15423

Stk #D15324

RAM 1500 SLT Q/C SB

RANGER SPORT E/C

10,888

Stk #D15210A

11,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2006 CHRYSLER

FIT LX

RANGER FX4 LEVEL II E/C

Stk #D14478B

Stk #R15224

11,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

CR-V EX-L

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 TOYOTA

MUSTANG GT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2008 FORD

MATRIX

Stk #D15022A

14,888

2010 MERCEDES BENZ

C250

Stk #R15256

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15334

24,888

17,888

Stk #D15392

24,799

17,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA

SENTRA SV

14,888

2006 FORD

300 C HEMI

10,888

2008 LEXUS

16,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

21,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #P14813A

19th

2013 KIA

10,888

Stk #D15463

2007 FORD

UNDER $17,000!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 JEEP

PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE

BUY A U SE TO

2005 CHRYSLER

Stk #X15148

27,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

UNDER $20,000!

VICTORIA NEWS

300 C

9,998

2008 DODGE

CHARGER SXT

UNDER $13,000!

2003 VOLKSWAGEN

Stk #D15250

8,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

#1 USED CAR DEALER

UNDER $11,000!

20,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

R YEA

4,888

Stk #D15175A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013

Stk #T15191

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax) Stk #D15677

28,888

Stk #D15439

R YEA

G5 CPE

IMPALA 1LT

31,888

2012

2008 PONTIAC

30,888

4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2004 CHEVROLET

Stk #D15653

Stk #T15682

C30 T5

E HICL VE

VICTORIA NEWS

2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT C/C SB

Stk #X15687

2012 VOLVO

Stk #D15645

of the

R YEA

16th

Best City

2012 FORD F250 XLT CRC 4X4

E HICL VE

VICTORIA NEWS

Voted

2010 FORD EDGE SPORT

of the

BUY A U SE TO

E HICL VE

Best City

2011

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Voted

R YEA

6,888

BUY A U TO SE

Stk #D15225

E HICL VE

XTRAIL

2012 FORD F150 XLT S/CREW LB 4WD

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

4,888

29,888

2010

Stk #D15047A

Stk #D15631

2006 NISSAN

FREESTAR SES $

2012 FORD F150 XL S/CREW LB

2006 SATURN

Stk #D15479

BEST P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BEST P LA

25,888

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT S/CREW

2011 FORD F150 S/CREW

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15420

BEST P

Stk #D14754B

3,888

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

2011 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT Q/CAB 4WD

EXPLORER XLS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BEST P

2000 FORD

Stk #D15409

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 HYUNDAI

SONATA VE

6,888

$ Not exactly as shown

Stk #D15076

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

1988 PORSCHE 944 Stk #R15261A ................................ $4,888* 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS Stk #D15496....... $4,888* 2004 BUICK CENTURY CUST. Stk #D15505 ........ $4,888*

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

2002 FORD

F150 FX4 S/CREW SB Stk #C15329A

9,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT Stk #D15608 .....$10,888* 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S/LE/XLE Stk #F15560.. $11,888* 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE Stk #T15588 ............ $11,888*

2007 VOLKSWAGEN

2008 CADILLAC

JETTA

Stk #F15444

Stk #T15398

12,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk #D15632

Stk #T15397

$17,888

2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA S Stk #D15679 .... $16,888* 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS Stk #D15666... $16,888* 2013 CHRYSLER 200 LTD Stk #D15600................$21,888*

www.galaxymotors.net

2012 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN S Stk #D15518 .. $21,888* 2009 NISSAN XTERRA 4 Stk #D15691 ........... $22,888* 2012 FORD F150 XLT ECOBOOST Stk #D15563 ... $23,888*

2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Stk #T15401

33,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT Stk #T15685........ $12,888* 2013 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING Stk #D15534 .....$14,888* 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Stk #D15529 ......$15,888*

335I CABRIOLET

RAM 1500 SPORT R/CAB

16,888

2009 BMW

2008 DODGE

MALIBU LTZ

DTS

10,888

2010 CHEVROLET

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 AUDI A4 2.0T QUA PREM Stk #D15481 ... $27,888* 2010 FORD F150 FX2 S/CREW Stk #D15573 .........$29,888* 2011 FORD F150 XLT S/CREW Stk #D15591 .........$31,888*

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

*All Prices + $499 Documentation Fee & Tax

DL #30897

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DrivewayBC.ca

NEWS REVIEW

Chevrolet Cruze 2011 to 2013 A winner with drivers worldwide Want a New Year’s Resolution that you can keep all year?

GET A NEW

CAR!

2005 Honda Odyssey Loaded, every option, leather, sunroof, rear entertainment system, won’t last. Stk 13-6541B

9,990

2004 VW Jetta Sedan

2003 Chevrolet S10

Only 118,000 kms! Manual transmission, great value! Stk 14-0086A

Local Victoria truck, low kms, great value! Stk A6427A

WAS $7,990

NOW

6,375

WAS $8,990

NOW

7,990

NOW

14,990

Loaded, auto, low kms, no accidents, spoiler, alloy wheels and much more! Great value! Stk A6421

12,996

7,996

AWD, gorgeous, only 139,000 kms, fully serviced, no accidents, won’t last at under $10,000! Stk 13-6502A

2011 Nissan Sentra SL

WAS $15,990 NOW

PRICED TO GO WAS $10,990

2003 BMW 325Xi

Local Victoria truck, no accidents, great value!

NOW

Aftermarket wheels, great commuter car, manual transmission. Stk A6386A

2010 Ford Ranger Sport

Stk 13-7317A2

6,901

2009 Pontiac Vibe

2002 Toyota Celica GT Coupe TRD, Panasonic Edition, super rare! Extra rims and tires! Fun, unique and sporty! Nice car! Stk 13-7350C

NOW

WAS $10,990

NOW

9,990

2008 Ford F350 Fully loaded, 1 ton Lariat model with canopy, local, no accidents. Stk A6428A

WAS $29,990 NOW

28,990

2 TO CHOOSE FROM!

2012 Nissan Leaf SL Fully appointed, all low kms, navigation, Bi Xenon lights, fully electric, PAY NO GAS AGAIN! PRICED TO MOVE! Stk’s A6404, A6380.

26,990

*Prices plus documentation fee of $295

www.campusnissan.com 3361 OAK STREET

pus Honda 506 Finlayson Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C8

250-475-2227 0-382-2277 • www.CampusHonda.com DL #5059

OVER $1,000,000 WORTH OF PREMIUM USED VEHICLES FOR SALE

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 STOP FOR PREMIUM USED VEHICLES

WAS $10,990. NOW

The Chevrolet Cruze was already a winner in Europe and Asia before it cruised into Canada for the 2011 model year. Cruze continued its winning ways by adding the prestigious 2011 Canadian Car of the Year Award, presented by the Automobile Journalist’s Association of Canada to its trophy cabinet. The base LS edition of Cruze comes with a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine and the Eco, LT and LTZ editions come with a Ecotec 1.4-litre turbocharged-four that delivers more power at low engine speeds, yet provides similar fuel economy. The transmission choice offered was either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Clever aero tweaks, including active front grille shutters, help the Cruze Eco slice through air on low rolling-resistance tires.

instead of the usual six fitted in its compact competitors. The extra occupant protection comes in the form of knee-airbags for the front passengers and side-impact airbags for the rear outboard passengers. The head curtain air bags in Cruze also provide rollover protection. A disturbingly high number of safety recalls, however, might make one wonder about overall Cruze quality and safety. Cruze continued largely unchanged for the 2012 model year, other than adding touch-screen navigation and push-button start with keyless entry systems to the list of options available. An infotainment system with Bluetooth streaming audio was made standard on all but the base LS model, in 2013. A blind spot warning system was also a new optional safety feature.

Weight-saving initiatives (right down to the size and location of body welds) also trim 97 kg (214 lbs.) from its total body mass. A taller sixth overdrive gear allows additional highway fuel savings and an impressive official FE rating of 7.8/5.4 L/100 km (city/highway) with the manual transmission. Cruze has one of the roomiest cabins in the compact class. There’s also excellent fore-aft travel on the driver’s seat plus generous head room, making it a small car for big people. Adding to driver comfort, the steering wheel has both a tilt and telescopic feature, in all models. The trunk in a Cruze is also one of the largest in class and only slightly smaller than that in the VW Jetta. Top-notch safety features include 10 standard airbags,

Consumer Reports list the Cruze as a “recommended” vehicle buy and show it as having an average repair history. It’s currently the best selling compact car in Canada, made by a domestic auto maker. Big on space, safety and performance, Cruze is probably the best compact car ever made by Chevrolet.

Recalls

2011- The steering wheel may have been improperly fastened and could loosen

‘‘

Big on space, safety and performance, Cruze is probably the best compact car ever made by Chevrolet.

’’

Bob McHugh

and eventually separate. 2011 - The automatic transmission shift linkage may not accurately reflect the actual transmission gear selection. This could allow the driver to move the shifter to Park and remove the ignition key, even if the transmission gear is not in the Park position. 2011 - The bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed. If the joint separates a loss of steering function would result. 2011/2012 - Oil spilled during an oil change, or hydraulic fluid expelled from a clutch housing vent hole, could contact a hot engine shield and cause it to ignite. 2011/2012 - Welds may have been omitted from the fuel tank mounting brackets and that could allow fuel leakage to occur in the event of a severe side impact crash. 2011/2012 – In vehicles equipped with the 1.4L turbo engine and automatic transmission, a supplemental electric vacuum pump may not function as designed. This could result in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake power assist and increase stopping distances. 2012 - The primary stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy during a crash and increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. 2013 - In vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the passenger side halfshaft may fracture and separate, which would result in a loss of motive power. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Price Check Year

Edition

Expect to Pay (Jan. 2014)

2011

LT Turbo

$11,000 to $14,000

2012

LT Turbo

$13,000 to $16,000

2013

LT Turbo

$15,000 to $19,000

Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

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THE ARTS

Notice of SIDNE Y Budget Meetings Town of

Celebrate Robbie Burns at the Winspear

Please note that the Town of Sidney will be holding meetings over the next several weeks to consider the Town’s 2014-2018 Financial Plan as follows:

Devon MacKenzie

• Tuesday, February 11th – Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

• Monday, January 20th – Committee of the Whole – Budget Presentation and Introduction.

Cultural event supports Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band

• Tuesday, February 18th – Special Council Meeting – Final Budget Deliberations (continued on 19th if required).

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Members of the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band. The pipe band is hosting a Robbie Burns Dinner at the Winspear Centre this month. enhance the profile of police within the community and promote appreciation for pipe band music, said Maxwell. “The proceeds from the dinner go back into our cultural initiatives which are all selffunded,” he explained. “We play in the Remembrance Day and Christmas parades, and at events like the Highland Games and this year we’re traveling to Stirling, Scotland to play in the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn celebrations.” Tickets for the Burns Dinner are $55 per person and can be purchased through Ron Morgan at 250-383-6182. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Jan. 25 and celebrations start at 5:45 p.m. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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This month, the annual Robbie Burns Dinner hosted by the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band (GVPPB) takes place at the Mary Winspear Centre and organizers are hoping for a sell-out crowd. “This will be the 11th year for the Robbie Burns dinner at the Winspear,” said the event’s chair and emcee, Jim Maxwell. “It’s also sold out almost 10 years in a row so we’re hoping for those numbers again.” The annual event is a celebratory tribute to the life, works and spirit of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Maxwell explained. Two and a half centuries after his birth, the annual Robbie Burns Dinner celebration at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney always includes the traditions of drinking single malt Scotch whisky, recitation of Burns’ works, playing of the bagpipes, highland dancers and eating haggis, all in the spirit of Burns. The event on Saturday, Jan. 25 also features a large silent auction and 50/50 draw (cash and cheque only). The GVPPB was established in 2000 to

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inspired cocktail (there will be non-alcoholic options too) and Sea Cider’s award-winning ciders will be available for sampling. Food for Thought Catering and Truffles Catering will also be offering winter inspired creations to pair perfectly with the ciders. Wannawafel will also be a part of the festivities as they serve up special Wassail Waffles. Everyone is invited to take part in a traditional Wassail ceremony at 3 p.m. as well as participate in guided tours throughout the day. Tours of the orchard and ciderhouse will be conducted by owner Kristen Jordan every hour, on the half hour starting at 11:30 a.m. The last tour will be at 2:30 p.m. The Quicksbottom Morris are returning this year to perform their traditional Mummers Play and the Island Thyme Morris will be performing their traditional English Sword Dance. For more information visit www.seacider.ca or call 250-544-4824. — Submitted by Sea Cider Farm

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Hard lesson on social media Recent conviction of teen ‘a wake up call’ to youth on cyber-bullying, appropriate uses of technology Kyle Wells News staff

Students filling school hallways, each armed with smart phone in hand, are becoming increasingly aware of the potential pitfalls of social media and a recent court case has driven home that lesson. Last week, a 17-yearold girl was convicted on distributing child pornography after texting nude photos of her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend. Teens across the city, and the country, took notice. “For every kid it’s a wake up call,” said Harrison Kettyls, Grade 12 student body president. “It says we better tone it down, we better watch what we’re doing, because this could happen to us.” The case hit home for Grade 12 student Abby Isbister, “because she’s our age.” Despite high-profile stories close to home and across North America about cyberbullying, the students say the misuse of social media is the exception to the rule and youth are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of online life. “Most kids, they’re not abusing it,” Kettyls said. “I rarely see or hear of kids cyber bullying.” Teachers and parents play a role but more than anything, they admit, it’s seeing the consequences of misuse that gets the point across and changes the ways students interact with social media. “I think people originally thought it was harmless,” Kettyls said, “and now people are starting to realize, especially when it’s something like this, something in Victoria, at a neighbouring school.” “(That’s a) big red flag that goes up,” Isbister said. Lambrick Park principal Kevin Luchies said the issue of making wise choices with technology has been on the minds of students and staff well before the recent court case. “And it ought to be. When you’ve got children harming other children and then children harming themselves, it’s definitely newsworthy,” Luchies

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Lambrick Park secondary Grade 12 students Abby Isbister and Harrison Keetyls say teenagers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential risks of misusing social media, especially after seeing examples of bad behaviour in the media. said. Despite its importance, the principal is quick to point out the majority of students the majority of the time are using social media appropriately and people shouldn’t make assumptions about all youth based on a few negative examples. Greater Victoria School District assistant superintendent Patrick Duncan said there has been increased attention paid to what he terms “digital citizenship” as technology becomes more prevalent in the lives of students. There is no formal social media education in place in SD 61, but starting at the superintendent level, schools, administrators and teachers are encouraged to talk to students about social media and its appropriate uses. “We want to create critical thinkers in our schools, we want to make sure they understand the power of the Internet and also the dangers that are within,” Duncan said. “We’re all growing together.” The 17-year-old’s conviction hasn’t prompted new discussions around social media, Duncan said, as it was already happening. “(The case) highlights the need, shows that we’re on the right track, and reinforces that the conversation is important.” At Lambrick Park, the students are working towards increasing awareness of social media. A six-student committee devised a contract of six rules intended to help guide youth in their use of social media.

The rules revolve around treating others with respect, balancing the use of technology

with other activities and using social media in appropriate ways. The project had been in the works long before the so-called sexting trial made headlines and is about to be rolled out not as a set of authoritative rules, but as a covenant developed by students for students. Luchies said he believes in this approach, adding the real answer, even with all the modern technology, lies in the age-old approach to life: treating one another with respect and kindness. kwells@goldstream gazette.com

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Stelly’s swarms the court during spirit game Connor Williamson Stelly’s Secondary School

The Stelly’s senior girls’ basketball team laced up their sneakers and dribbled their way to a 70-41 home win against Spectrum on Tuesday, Jan. 7. At half time both teams were tied at 34-34. Stelly’s coach Lynn Montgomery gave what she could to guide her team into the next quarter.

Grade 12 Stelly’s student Alynn Dagg (white jersey) takes on Virginia Hopkins from Spectrum School on Jan. 7. Submitted photo

“It was hard to communicate due to the large crowd and we struggled in the second (period),” she said, “but at halftime we huddled together and went out to bring it back.” And bring it back they did. Each period led to greater trials and tribulations that the senior team met with courage. Shavonne BarchenHobson, a Grade 12 student with the Stingers, recognized that the crowd’s presence really

boosted their spirits. “It was just crazy. They all kept us going,” she said. Alysha Macdonald, a teammate, agreed. “We came together during halftime and brought it back in the second quarter,” she said. The reoccurring theme for the players is that they have the ability to make comebacks. “We had our moments, but we still worked as a team and a

unit to win,” said Alynn Dagg. A game this great must have its stars, and Montgomery said Sophie Blanford, a Grade 11 student, scored 20 points and handled the ball perfectly under pressure. “The great thing about this team is that they take feedback and work together,” Montgomery said. — Stelly’s students are contributing regularly to the News Review

Panthers girls second in Port Alberni hoops tourney Parkland Secondary School hosts fifth annual senior girls basketball tournament February 7 and 8 Steven Heywood News staff

Kristie Gallagher was named most valuable player for the second year in a row at the Totem 59 senior girls basketball tournament in Port Alberni last weekend. Gallagher, the star player for Larry Green’s Parkland Panthers high school squad, led the team into second place, scoring 37 points in a loss to the host Alberni Secondary, 69-62 in the final. Green said he credits his players —

many of whom are only in Grades 9 and 10 — for toughing it through what he called “a hostile environment.” In the final, Alberni Secondary saw three of its starting five players foul out. Green said they had no answer for Gallagher on the court, resorting to fouling her throughout the game. Gallagher herself would also foul out late in the game. Forward Breanna Clooney was named to the all star team and also fouled out in the final match in front of

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Kristie Gallagher, left, is averaging close to 40 points a game for Parkland’s senior girls team.

a full gym of raucous spectators. Emma Davis, a Grade 9 player on the senior team, pulled in an average 12 rebounds per game. Green said he’s happy with how his players performed in the tournament, defeating Qualicum Beach and Vanier (Campbell River) en route to the final. Parkland had a record of 10-6 as of Jan. 15, said Green, noting that he has booked a very competitive schedule this season, playing teams like Alberni

which is a triple-A-level squad. His double-A team is gearing up for the south Island finals next month by hosting strong teams at their fifth annual home tournament Feb. 7 and 8. Green said it features three Island and five mainland teams. “I still have some tricks up my sleeve,” Green said. The south Island AA girls finals are Feb. 13 to 15. The Island playoffs will be at Courtenay Feb. 20 to 22. — with files from the Alberni Valley News

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The Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich is holding a Daily Grind Bouldering competition from now until February 15. Climbers will be faced with 30 Bouldering problems (or routes), with 10 new problems being added each week and an additional 20 new problems added on an on-sight night scheduled for Feb. 4. Climbers can enter and participate on any night they choose and will earn one point for every problem they complete. Double points will be awarded during the on-sight night on Feb. 4. The entry fee for climbers is $20 with $10 from each entry being donated to Climbers Against Cancer. Those interested can email sebastian@climbtheboulders. com or call 250-544-0310 for more information on the Daily Grind competition.

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The Victoria Cougars and Saanich Braves of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League completed a fourplayer deal that paid off quickly for the latter. The Braves received Jake Daughtry, Nyshan Basra and future considerations to the Cougars for Sam McMullen and Garrett Kemmler. Daughtry scored once and set up another goal in Saanich’s 6-2 loss to Kerry Park last Saturday. Basra added an assist on Daughtry’s firstperiod goal. The Braves were scheduled to play the West Shore Wolves Wednesday, after the News Review’s deadline. The newcomers to the Cougars were held off the scoreboard Sunday in the team’s 3-0 win over Nanaimo, but Ryan Carson did manage a natural hat trick, scoring once in the

second and twice in the third period. Victoria was set to host the Oceanside Generals last night at Archie Browning Sports Centre.

Claremont hoops alum college player of week Shayna Worthington, a fifthyear forward out of Claremont Secondary, was named player of the week in PacWest college women’s basketball league play, after leading her Vancouver Island University Mariners to road wins over Douglas College. Worthington, whose team is on the mainland again for a pair of games this weekend, scored 16 points with four blocked shots and six steals in a 57-42 win last Friday over Douglas. She added another 16 points, along with 16 rebounds in a 63-53 win over Langara the next night. — News staff

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HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT and HAIR STYLIST positions available. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, paid birthday,advanced training and annual advancement opportunities For an interview call 250-391-7976 PINHEADS Bowling on Silver Star Mountain is looking for a mechanically minded individual to work with us during the winter season as well as June and July. This is a part time position with great pay and benefits, training provided. This could be a great job for a retired mechanic or trades person, or a younger person who wants to live and work in a vibrant ski resort. This position is available immediately. Please email Heather at info@pinheadsbowling.ca

HOMESTAY FAMILIES REQUIRED March 13-17 2 students per home Please call

Michelle

250-655-9481

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses to support our Pediatric/Adolescent clients for home care in the Victoria/Duncan areas. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client specific training and support as required. If you are an RN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you. Employee BeneďŹ t Package available. Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or Email:pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER Bailey Western Star & Freightliner Trucks Inc is currently seeking a F/T Service Manager to maintain a professional efficient working environment for our busy service department. EXPERIENCE: â€˘

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Fax resume to: 250-286-0753 or email to nhalliday@bailey westernstar.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

FRIENDLY FRANK

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

Kripalu full body massage. Over 13 years experience. Acupressure and Reiki. Women only. Professional. Call for Feb specials. $50/hr. New clients only. Call 250-514-6223, www.andreakober.com

MAGAZINES: 50 Beautiful BC, $0.25 each. 50 National Geographic, $0.25 each. Call (250)477-1819.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE- Jan 18, 9-2pm, 9598 Iroquois Way off Lochside, Sidney, BC.

VOLUNTEERS VICTORIA COOL AID Societyâ€™s Rock Bay Landing Shelter needs volunteers (19 and over) to sort donations plus provide access to showers, laundry and clothing. Shifts are 2 to 4 hours, days or evenings. Other positions including supervision of computer access are available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. VICTORIA WOMEN in Need seeks retail sales volunteers for one of its three shops carrying good quality secondhand items, weekly, long-term. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. VICTORIA YOUTH Custody Services seeks adult recreation volunteers to participate in courtyard and gym activities such as volleyball and basketball, weekly for at least 6 months. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PERSONAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE CASH buyers need antiques, china, collectibles & more 250208-8819 steptoes@shaw.ca

FREE ITEMS HOLISTIC HEALTH The Trager Approach

is an Innovative, Gentle & deeply effective Bodywork that Reduces Pain & Tension, and supports Balance & ease of Mobility in a Relaxed Body Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner call for appointment 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

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

FREE LOVESEATused. (250)386-8476

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FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BAR Stools- expresso colour, excellent condition. $50. Call (250)744-4552. 3+ BALLS new Anne Crochet cotton, 500 meters each cost $30 asking $15. (250)3835390. ABDOER & accessories, $80. Oak coffee table, $19. Call (250)544-4933.

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KEROSENE HEATER $35. Deco sonic vacuum bag sealer, $25. (778)265-1615.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

DOWNSIZING Union 20â€? Planer Hand & Electric Tools Snooker/Billiard Slate Table Mahogany 4 Gun Rack & gear 100 lb Lino Roller Carpet Cutter 2 briefcases Wine Corboy Lifter 6â€?x20â€? Timber Steel Rollers Lrg.Cap. Sawdust Vaccum Tooled Saddle, Mens jewellry And more! 250-248-4495 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? MUSTANG WINTER green petite size long jacket and bib pants (never used) $499. 2 VW/ Audi mountain bike holders $100. ea. Car brochure & magazines 1950s & 1960s, Edsel, Ford and Datsun ownerâ€™s manuals. (778)426-2835. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. WHITE DAY bed w/trundle includes cover & 3 shams. $275. Call (250)656-7716.

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

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! 250.388.3535

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career. Career Opportunities:

Child and Youth Care Worker O Womenâ€™s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SUITES, LOWER

SIDNEY LOFT. Short term, private entrance, centrally located. NS/NP. $695. Call (250)656-9194.

SAANICH- 2 BDRM, 1 bath; Available Feb 1. $985; 250686-6923. Laundry; parking; patio; yard; storage; small dog? Call (250)686-6923.

HOMES FOR RENT

SIDNEY- grnd lvl suite, 950 sq ft, 1 bdrm, walk-in closet, all appls. $1050 inclds utils. NP/NS. Feb 1. 250-886-0858.

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. Reduced price, $460,000. Call 250-477-4600. SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300 sq.ft. updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Organic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... New price$484,000. (250)656-6136.

SIDNEY: 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail Feb 1. $1200+ utils. 604-836-5407.

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

ROOMS FOR RENT SIDNEY 9805 2nd St- lrg south facing 1 bdrm apt. Ocean view, lrg full length balcony, in-suite laundry, guest suites, underground parking pet free, secure concrete building w/monitored entrance. No rental restriction, low condo fees. (778)426-0007. Excellent investment opportunity! condoforsale@shaw.ca

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Free List with Pictures & Addresses at:

Jim Parsons 1% Realty 250-508-0739

WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo inclds utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. Pet OK. N/S. (250)656-5999.

SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY: AIRPORT side of Beacon Ave, 2072 Henry Ave West. Managers suite, 2nd floor, 1 bdrm. D/W, W/D. 1 parking spot, small locker. $920+ utils. Avail. immed. Ask for Harold (250)655-6454.

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

SIDNEY- QUIET cozy 1 bdrm. W/D, utils included, NS/NP, furnished or unfurnished. Avail Feb. 1. Call (250)656-7184.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING 1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Excellent condition for further info call 250-652-9660 or view at 2537 Mt Newton X Rds.

SUITES, LOWER ESQUIMALT- 2 bdrm ground level, W/D, cat ok. N/S. $1025. + 1/3 gas heat. Avail now or Feb. 1st. (250)385-2846.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

FERNWOOD/Bay St- 2 bdrm suite, W/D, own entry. $1200 inclds utils. (250)370-1981.

MARIGOLDthe coziest 1 bdrm, W/S, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

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HARRIET/UPTOWN- fully furnished 3 bdrm, reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1400 inclusive. W/D. 250-480-0849.

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SIDNEY. LARGE room, close to bus, central location. $550. Avail immed. (778)679-0461.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

INTERIOR DESIGN

PAINTING

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Pruning, Hauling, Raking, Mowing. (250)479-6495.

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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

TAX

250-477-4601

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs exp. New homes and Renos. Knob & tube replacement. Service calls. Senior’s Disc. Free est. Lic.#3003. 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, Pruning & More. Senior’s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502.

FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961 HOME & Garden Service since 1972. Repair, fix almost anything. Finishing all manor of jobs. Tidying, organizing. Reg. & ins. Philip Thompson Sidney areas (250)889-7030.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

HANDYPERSONS

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

“Do it Right the First Time” Over 20+yrs experience from b/splashes, f/places to kitchen and bathroom renos. Design services available Certiﬁed & Professional tile installations Massimo@StileAndStone.ca

250.412.9658

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

NEEDS mine.

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING

BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING

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

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

PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

PRESSURE WASHING

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

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

DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $30/hr Free est. 250-516-2445

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DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Our readers are looking for you! Don’t be missed, call to place your ad today.

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

He Said, She Said Q: IS IT A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY?

Contributing to the down payment – 71% of women surveyed say yes, compared to 56% of men Doing research on schools in the area – 53% of men say yes, 42% of women Collecting and evaluating assets and/or financials – 65% of women say yes, 54% of men Keeping the house in order for a potential buyer – 63% of men say yes, 47% of women – Prudential Real Estate, Consumer Outlook Survey, (U.S.) third quarter 2013

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One need not be involved in real estate in Greater Victoria to know our region has plenty of range in home pricing, based largely on where you happen to be looking. But once you’ve chosen an area, moved in and set up your belongings, you become accustomed to where you live and the nearby amenities. This week we asked some notable Victoria-area residents what they like about living where they do. It’s no surprise that Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard lives in his municipality – he’s a longtime resident – but he, his wife and young children moved into a new neighbourhood near Cedar Hill Golf Course about five years ago. “We’re close to everything,” he says enthusiastically. “I’m not a winter warrior that walks in the rain, but we’re close enough to use the trail around Cedar Hill Golf Course. And King’s Pond is nice to take the kids to see the waterfowl.” From spring through fall Leonard walks to work as often as possible, connecting to the Lochside Trail, which takes him right to the Saanich municipal hall. Putting his home’s prox-

imity to services and recreation in context, he recalls taking a trip to the mainland to visit relatives. One lived in Coquitlam, the other in Steveston and the turnaround driving time was about two hours, he says. Another Frank, CFAX radio newsman Stanford, lives with his wife in Sooke, in a home that is “bigger than what a couple of empty-nesters need.” “(Buying in Sooke) provided us with the ability to acquire land and build a new house,” he says. “It was our design, based on some things that we have experienced with other homes. You do get more land for the money than you do in town.” Even the commute is not as impossible or daunting as some people make it out to be, he adds. “One of us drives each way.” B.C. Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton lives in the Estevan neighbourhood of Oak Bay and loves the family atmosphere, not to mention a nearby icon. “I go to Pure Vanilla at least once a week,” she says of the popular bakery and café. An avid walker, she has staked out an “hour-anda-bit” route that takes her through part of the Uplands, as well as down to Willows Beach with her children

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B.C. Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton, above, enjoys the neighbourly feel around her home in Oak Bay. Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, with son Atticus in the wheelbarrow, enjoys that his family’s home is in close proximity to many neighbourhood amenities.

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on occasion. With its wellestablished trees, quiet streets and friendly neighbour feel, the location of Burton’s home contributes greatly to her overall sense of happiness, she says. Realtor Daniel Clover’s clients have a wide range of needs when it comes to location, motivated by everything from affordability or proximity to facilities

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moving into the city, for example, choose to rent for six months or so before buying, just to get the lay of the land, he says. Even though it’s a relatively small city, Clover adds, it offers homebuyers a lot of options in terms of location, from waterfront to urban living to rural and everything in between. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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NEWS REVIEW

Select your home. Select your mortgage.

OPEN HOUSES | JAN. 17 TO JAN. 22, 2014

Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com

VICTORIA 301-640 Montreal, $679,000

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

413-50 Songhees, $539,000

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

199 Olive St, $839,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

304-55 Songhees, $649,900

Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

702-788 Humboldt St., $525,000 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

404-75 Songhees, $669,900

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

204-405 Quebec, $353,000

Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deb Anderson, 250-474-4800

606 Speed Ave, $215,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353

2822 Cedar Hill, $349,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

2-970 Southgate, $449,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Tom Croft, 250-592-4422

506-828 Rupert, $399,900

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

211-50 Songhees, $424,000

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

106-55 Songhees, $529,800

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

410-50 Songhees, $529,000

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

107-75 Songhees, $699,000

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

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VIEW ROYAL 76-14 Erskine Lane, $399,000

4-3981 Saanich, $329,500

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Brian Meredith-Jones, 250 477-1100

Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242 897 Swan St.,

21-126 Hallowell Rd, $399,000

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Peggy O’Connor, 250-744-1300

32 Falstaff Pl., $389,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

ESQUIMALT 1330-1334 Esquimalt Rd, $699,000

$419,000

SAANICH WEST

1284 Layritz Pl, $549,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353

102-4394 West Saanich Rd

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elfie Jeeves, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

3712 Kootenay, $649,900

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

1620 Mortimer St, $409,900

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

1132 Loenholm, $509,900

Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Dean Innes, 250-477-5353

220 Obed Ave, $395,000

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

17-2115 Amelia Ave, $349,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

303-2421 Sidney, $379,000

Saturday 11-12 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

10935 Marti Lane, $1,099,995

Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

11-10084 Third St, $475,000

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131

1604 Dean Park, $649,000

9820 Seaport, $499,500+

Saturday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

WEST SHORE 554 Gemini Dr., $634,900

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

3379 Vision Way, $339,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

1065 Verdier Ave, $598,500

982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900

8552 Ebor Terr., $545,000

10239 Cleveland, $559,000

17 Cressida, $429,000

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900

7744 Wallace Dr., $629,900

1469 Honeysuckle Pl, $675,000

135-3640 Propeller Pl., $499,900

948 Garthland, $1,499,800 Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

SAANICH EAST 2019 Casa Marcia Cres. Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Riley Janes, 250-384-8124

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

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

9776 Fourth St.

Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250-516-1202

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

Saturday 2-4 Brown Bros. Real Estate Robert Young, 250-385-6900

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 213-1323 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deb Anderson, 250-474-4800

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

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Sunday 1-3 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484

1290 Eston Pl, $899,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

2757 Strathmore, $354,900

1665 Sarita Pl, $520,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Saira Waters, 250-858-7247

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

952 Terlane, $359,900

A6-453 Head St.

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

2075 Hedgestone Lane, $824,000

3343 Wishart, $645,900

Midtown Park

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Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

919 Nel Hamerton, $429,900

Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181

305-1145 Sikorsky Rd, $284,800

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Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Tony Wick, 250-478-9600

2655 Sooke Rd

Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301

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2375 Demamiel, $419,900

Saturday 1-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-483-3562

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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, January 17, 2014

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FIRST EPISODE

PREMIERES Jan.18 &19 on Shaw TV! A Port Renfrew Adventure!

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Resolution Sale Price ◆ $

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27,980

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Friday, January 17, 2014 - PENINSULA

NEWS REVIEW

Always Fresh Savings! Extra Lean Ground Beef

Lactantia Salted Butter

454g

All Size Packages $6.35/kg

On Sale

88 Per lb

On Sale

4Each9

Tulips Blueberries

Assorted Colours 5 Stem Bunch

On Sale

8Bunc8h

Olympic Yogurt No Fat or Plain 650g or Krema Greek Style 500g Excludes Krema 0% Fat Varieties

Grown in Chile 18oz./510g Pack

On Sale

8Each8

50 When you buy 2

Where's your Sockeye from?

2 5 $

for

Johnstone Strait BC Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets

In partnership with Pacific Salmon

Previously Frozen $12.20/lb

On Sale

Commission, Department of Fisheries

and Hub City Processing in Nanaimo,

this sustainably caught, Johnstone Strait, BC salmon is exclusively available at Thrifty Foods. There is NO compromise to delicious, BC Sockeye Salmon.

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Per 100g