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Tackling the elephant in the room Saanich explores legal suites in dense Gordon Head, Caddy Bay Kyle Slavin News staff
If rules were made to be broken, Saanich residents must be the leading the charge. With an estimated 9,000 illegal secondary suites in the municipality – or roughly one in every five dwellings – Saanich is now
looking at measures to change the rules, in the name of affordable housing. “Having a tenant is a parttime job,” said Cheryl Sacamano, who has an illegal suite in her Gordon Head home that she rents to University of Victoria students. “If the municipality is on board with measures to support homeowners and
renters, it’s a good thing.” She’s had a suite in her house for the past decade, and says she’s never had any problems with tenants or complaints from neighbours. “There was a learning curve about how to interview and how to screen people. That’s really important and really useful,” Sacamano said. Sacamano is one of many Saanich residents supporting the municipality’s recent
move to study legalizing secondary suites in most neighbourhoods north of McKenzie Avenue. Following a lengthy consultation process, Saanich council legalized secondary suites south of McKenzie in June 2010. In the nearly four years since, only 98 homeowners have received a permit for a legal suite. Cameron Scott, manager of community planning, says it’s not about the number of legal suites, it’s about
providing comfort and security for homeowners, renters and neighbours. “It provides a level of stability to the housing stock. For example, if you’re currently renting out your illegal suite and we receive a number of complaints, that suite could be shut down,” he said. “Suites are a mortgage helper, too, so you’re able to continue on with that.” Saanich largely ignores the overwhelming pres-
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HeadWay handles the challenges of Parkinson’s April marks awareness month for the disease Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Barry and Sharon Gelling love the theatre. The Saanich couple holds season tickets to the Belfry Theatre, where they sit in the back, in the section assigned for those with mobility issues. For Barry it’s an overabundance of Parkinson’s disease tremors that he’s concerned would distract others enjoying the performance. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer’s disease, and affects both motor and non-motor functions. A general practice physician since 1966, Barry didn’t know losing his sense of smell was an early symptom of the disease. Working in his office near what is now Uptown, he lost his sense of smell five or six years before he noticed the first shake. That came in the form of a short burst in his right hand, while he was assisting on a surgery in 2001. He attributed it to a lack of sleep. A year later, it happened again. He quit coffee and surgery. “I’d removed myself from everything that was difficult (in medicine),” he says. “Then it was more and more. Then one of my partners said, ‘You look like you have Parkinson’s.’” Others began to notice, and in a classic Parkinson’s manifestation, his writing got smaller and smaller. By spring of 2002, he saw himself slowing down, and went to a neurologist for an official diagnosis. Barry filled a prescription the same day. The medication treated the effects of Parkinson’s for two and a half years. “The disease is progressive;
the medication resolves the problems for a period of time,” he said. “You find something that works and then (sometimes) it only works for a couple of days.” In 2004 he turned 65 and retired from medicine completely. “I told Sharon, ‘My 60s will be fine but the 70s won’t be fun,’” he says. He remains active at 74, albeit at a slow pace, and in good spirits in large part thanks to HeadWay Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre. He participates in educational programs, exercise classes, and takes advantage of consultations offered through the Centre’s program co-ordinator Maureen Matthew. “I get to do individual and family consults. As access to physicians is reduced over time the need for information and support through our organizations increases,” Matthew says. “We work on chronic disease self-management. The idea is to assist people with learning what they need to learn to get on with their lives, and to infuse hope where they may be in a place of despair. It’s a reminder of one’s own power.” HeadWay holds exercise groups at multiple facilities in Greater Victoria. The instructors understand that the limitations and needs of Parkinson’s participants can greatly vary. “Exercise is critical when you have a movement disorder,” Matthew says. Barry attends programs twice a week at the Les Passmore Centre, where the social postexercise routine with others living with Parkinson’s is just as important as the hour-long workouts. “The benefits are great; after the hour we sit down for coffee and talk,” he says. The common thread among participants – Parkinson’s – periodically makes an appearance, but the conversation typically revolves around politics and current events.
Red Lion stabbing suspect pleads guilty Former manager of the Red Lion Inn, Zhi Wei “Wally” Meng, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault Wednesday in Victoria. He was charged after assaulting five different staff members, attacking them with a pair of scissors on the afternoon of Nov. 17, 2012. The attack occurred in areas all throughout the hotel, beginning in the Jade Fountain Restaurant, then in the kitchen, and then at the hotel’s front desk. Crown counsel is seeking a sentence of 18-24 months in jail and suggested conditions to include psychiatric counselling and not to carry weapons.
Teen hospitalized after being hit while jaywalking A 13-year-old boy was sent to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver Tuesday after being hit by a car while jaywalking across the street. The collision happened near Quadra Street and Inverness Road earlier in the afternoon. He was initially taken to hospital in critical, but stable condition. He was transported to Vancouver later in the evening, where his condition was improving. The driver of the vehicle was co-operative with Saanich police. No charges or fines are being considered.
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Saanich resident Barry Gelling was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002. He credits support from his wife, Sharon, and programs offered through HeadWay, the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre, for being able to enjoy retirement while managing the disease. “I’m a social person. I like to go out,” Barry says in a happy tone, though the emotion isn’t evident on his face; another characteristic of Parkinson’s disease is the slow, stiffening of facial muscles. Barry grew a beard in 2002, because he believes “it bothers other people.” HeadWay promotes other social offerings as well, from the newcomers group to stress management and nutrition classes. Programs are held all over Greater Victoria. “People can use it as a dropin program and remind themselves of their own power, and feel supported by people who ‘get it’,” Matthew says. The program serves roughly 500 people in the Capital Region through both in-person and online appearances. There are also programs designated for young people who have been diagnosed at an early age. Having his wife’s unconditional support at home is a
crucial part of Barry’s life, and a major component of the programming through HeadWay. Barry says it’s allowing him to enjoy retirement, though not in the way his younger self expected. “It’s nobody’s fault,” he says. “It just is.” reporter@saanichnews.com
Recognizing the wonders within Saanich’s borders Everybody knows Saanich is the crown jewel of the Capital Region. Our 104-square-kilometres features more than 160 parks, three postsecondary campuses and plenty of history-rich heritage sites. Next month the News will produce a special feature on the Wonders of Saanich. But with so many to choose from, we want your help narrowing it down. From the breathtaking views atop Mount Douglas to the educational programs at the Swan Lake-Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, we want to know about all your favourite sites in Saanich. Email your selections to editor@ saanichnews.com by Friday, March 25. editor@saanichnews.com
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To mark the Queen Elizabeth article in the April 10, 2002 ediII’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, Saa- tion of the News. Then-councillor Carol Pickup, nich planned to erect a lifesized statue of the monarch on chair of the Saanich Arts Advithe front lawn of municipal hall. sory Committee, argued SaaLocal sculptor Nathan Scott nich put the cart before the was asked to make a model- horse, since the committee sized version of the Queen first, hadn’t heard anything of the which featured her sitting on proposed public art piece, and a bench with one of her cor- council hadn’t approved anything. She said gis on her lap, the estimated the other at “It was a creative $15,000 cost her feet, and a of the project handbag over opportunity for us could be bether arm. ter spent, perIt was this to commemorate the haps establishweek in 2002 Jubilee, but I don’t think ing a youth arts that SaanSaanich is any less grant. ich scrapped Coun. Nichthe idea, after beautiful as a result of ola Wade, who Mayor Frank the fact we didn’t get the was a member Leonard shared of the Saanich the plans with statue.” Special Events the Saanich - Coun. Nichola Wade Committee, News perhaps laughs when a little premashe thinks back to 2002. She turely. “Leonard says the ‘intent was says the statue was scrapped to have a celebration to mark for an entirely different reason. “When the (information) got the occasion of the Queen’s and clearly we’re not fulfilling to (the Lieutenant Governor’s the purpose.’ Instead, the pro- office), we were advised it was posal was kicked around like never going to pass the approva political football,” reads the als process because she had
a handbag – the Queen never carries a handbag,” Wade says. “The other thing was because it was proposed for a bench there was the potential that folks could take less than respectful photographs of themselves doing stuff there. And you can understand that that would probably not be in keeping with the image that they have maintained over the years.” The Victoria branch of the Monarchist League of Canada at the time was “very disappointed” that the issue became political, rather than one to honour the Queen’s 50 years on the throne. “It was a creative opportunity for us to commemorate the Jubilee, but I don’t think Saanich is any less beautiful as a result of the fact we didn’t get the statue,” Wade says. “We found other ways to commemorate the Jubilee with grants to young people, which while it’s not a physical reminder (of the Queen’s visits to Saanich), it’s an investment in the folks who live here.” editor@saanichnews.com
In other news this week... ■ 1994 - The province announces the acquisition and protection of land between Goldstream Park and the Saanich Peninsula, that will be known as Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. The land had been under private ownership, but the province acquired it after a “number of intense months of negotiations,” said then-environment Minister Moe Sihota. Gowlland Tod Provincial Park spans 1,280 hectares on the east side of Finlayson Arm and the Saanich Inlet. ■ 1996 - Felicita’s Pub at the University of Victoria gets the OK from Saanich council to serve liquor on an outdoor patio adjoining the pub. Two councillors didn’t support the proposal, arguing that an academic institution shouldn’t be “spending its resources” on expanding drinking opportunities on-campus, and that UVic doesn’t contribute to municipal taxation so oncampus business shouldn’t expand. ■ 2000 - Former Saanich councillor (1987 to 1999) and butcher Ray Williams is found guilty under Canada’s Food and Drug Act for selling and labelling food at his shop in a false, misleading or deceptive manner. Among the charges are selling foreign beef labelled as Canadian beef, and not identifying items that had been previously frozen. In June 2000, he was given a $5,000 fine.
Annual General Meeting The GHRA represents everyone who lives or works in Gordon Head. All are welcome to attend this meeting. We encourage you to make your views known on local issues that may affect you or your property.
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The B.C. NDP caucus lined up behind leadership contender John Horgan Tuesday, including his only rival for the job, Mike Farnworth. “Yes, today marks the end of my campaign for B.C. NDP leader,” Farnworth said at a news conference in Victoria Tuesday. “But more importantly, it begins our campaign to elect a B.C. NDP government in 2017, with John Horgan as premier.” Horgan thanked Farnworth for “putting aside his leadership campaign to create a unity candidate, a unity committee, to go forward and beat the Liberals in 2017.” Horgan said he will continue to campaign for the leadership until May 1, the deadline for nominations to lead the party. If that deadline passes with no new candidates, Horgan expects to be acclaimed. Farnworth’s campaign suffered two setbacks in recent days, the latest being Horgan’s increased lead in endorsements. Horgan’s latest supporters are party members around Farnworth’s Port Coquitlam home turf, including Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson, NDP MP Fin Donnelly and former area MLAs Dawn Black and Joe Trasolini. Farnworth’s only
public endorsers from the B.C. NDP caucus were Saanich South MLA Lana Popham and Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, while Horgan had 15 MLAs publicly supporting him. Popham told the News this week that she has confidence in Horgan as a leader. “He is a smart guy who can connect with people from all walks of life. And he is a fighter, very capable of beating Premier Christy Clark in the next election,” she said. “I’m really proud of Mike Farnworth for putting his personal ambition aside so our party can focus on holding the B.C. .Liberals to account.”
Farnworth bore the brunt of former premier Mike Harcourt’s decision last week to quit the NDP. Harcourt endorsed Farnworth in the 2011 NDP leadership where Farnworth finished second to Adrian Dix. Another key endorsement for Horgan came from the B.C. executive of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 85,000 municipal workers in the province. The board, led by CUPE B.C. president Mark Hancock, formerly president of the Port Coquitlam local, was among those calling for Horgan to run. After Dix announced
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The Gordon Head Residents’ Association executive created a discussion paper looking at legalizing suites north of McKenzie, acknowledging there are pros and cons. “These suites provide much needed rental accommodation for university students and others who may not be able to afford more traditional accommodation,” the paper reads, while also acknowledging that “the increase in residential density caused by secondary suites puts additional burdens on municipal services, roads and transportation.” Rural Saanich and the Blenkinsop Valley are not being considered in Saanich’s north of McKenzie study, as both areas are located outside of the urban containment boundary. The Broadmead neighbourhood is also excluded because there are local covenants in place banning secondary suites outright. The GHRA suggests Saanich skip the pilot project, and instead look at ways to mitigate the problems associated with secondary suites. “A major component of the solution should be a public education program that redefines a vision for Gordon Head as a residential community and clearly sets out expectations for residents and property owners,” the paper reads. Among their suggestions are: develop enforceable bylaws that address the main concerns: noise and parking; consider establishing a Student Housing Zone; and involve the university and students in the discussion. For now, Saanich is moving ahead on its study, by consulting with residents. The main components of consultation are a series of open houses (April 16, 22 and 30, and May 1), an online survey, and a random telephone survey. “In a perfect world, we’re kind of looking for an alignment in the areas north and south (of McKenzie). But at the same time, we’re open to suggestions for improving the regulations,” Scott said. As part of the process, Saanich is also exploring the possibility of legalizing secondary suites in accessory buildings, like a converted garage. He said the planning department hopes to have the issue before council in the summer. Gordon Head resident Jenny Davis says that while she doesn’t have a secondary suite, she’s passionate about the issue and sees this move as a no-brainer for her neighbourhood. “Fortunately I don’t need a suite to afford to live in my home, but I must know at least 80 people in Saanich who have illegal suites, and couldn’t live without having that suite,” she said. “It’s unbelievably difficult to live in Victoria. If we don’t do something, we’re in a huge, huge problem. There’s going to be a time where there’s going to be house fires in Gordon Head because things aren’t regulated and you don’t have proper electrical, because people are flying under the radar just to try to make ends meet. They would be quite happy to follow code, except they’re not allowed to.” For more information, visit saanich.ca/living/ community/suitenorth.html. editor@saanichnews.com
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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, April 11, 2014
Fashion show helps women in need Women helping women is always in fashion. The Zonta Club of Victoria’s third annual Fashion Show and Luncheon returns to the Capital City Yacht Club on Saturday (April 12), where local women raise money to help other women in their community. The 45-year-old society of 22 women, an arm of Zonta Inter-
national, an organization aimed at improving the lives of women around the world through service and advocacy, will donate proceeds from the fashion show’s ticket sales to the Prostitutes Empowerment, Education and Recovery Society (PEERS). Tickets are $45. For more information, please go online to zontavictoria.org.
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St. Margaret’s School student Kelsey Farmer, who is getting a full-ride scholarship to Boston University, practises her sport on Elk Lake in a boat named after Olympic rower Kevin Light.
Saanich teen rows her way to Boston ‘Grit and tenacity’ earn young rower full-ride at BU Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Four years of dedication to a sport will culminate in a four-year scholarship to Boston University for Saanich teen Kelsey Farmer. The St. Margaret’s School student will pull with the best in one of the most famous postsecondary rowing programs in North America. Seventeen-year-old Farmer, a lifer at the all-girls independent school, says she looks forward to being a “small fish in a big, big pond” in Massachusetts, after spending her youth at the Saanich school of fewer than 400 students. “It’ll be a huge change going from a small school. … I’m going to miss everyone but it’ll be nice to meet new people,” she said. “Being here for 13 years has set me up for it.” Farmer found the sport only four years ago. “I was done with field hockey and some of my friends were rowing,” she said. “It was a sport away from school, so it had some separation, a new environment.” That summer the teen made a competitive Victoria City Rowing team for a regatta in Ontario. “When I made that team, that’s when I
knew I had a talent,” she said. “I’ve been lucky.” Happenstance may have played a role in her finding the sport, but dedication keeps her at the top of the game. “Her success is almost entirely attributed to her incredible grit and tenacity as an athlete,” said Vic City rowing coach Jesse Hume.
“She has always pushed herself in every aspect of the sport, whether it is on the water training, or off the water in other elements of her life (such as nutrition and recovery) that enable her to continually perform at her best.” Farmer does cardio and strength training each morning before school, is on the water five days a week, and does dryland rowing four days a week. “Her strength, aside from her work
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ethic, is the ability … to make her teammates push harder and faster at every opportunity,” Hume said. “This strengthens not only her own rowing, but the entire team. … Rowing is a sport that really takes determination and the strongest of work ethics to reach the highest levels, and Kelsey has and continually demonstrated those abilities.” Farmer plans to take prepharmaceutical studies in the Health Sciences or Human Physiology department. reporter@ saanichnews.com
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Suites study not enough It’s about time that Saanich got around to looking at legalizing secondary suites north of McKenzie Avenue. Dense neighbourhoods like Gordon Head and Cadboro Bay are crowded with thousands of University of Victoria and Camosun College students, all renting an illegal room or suite. And this shouldn’t be news to anyone. This affordable housing conversation dates back decades, well before Saanich launched a secondary suite pilot project in June 2010 that excluded some of the most populated areas of the municipality. And even though most Saanich residents aren’t interested going through the formal process of legalizing their suite (only 98 permits have been issued since 2010), expanding the program is the right step to take. The new secondary suite study has its flaws, however. Three areas of Saanich are excluded from the study. While there are valid existing policy reasons for their exclusion, we feel Saanich should also explore legal suites in rural Saanich, the Blenkinsop Valley and Broadmead. Illegal secondary suites already exist in those areas. Skipping those neighbourhoods won’t change that fact. While there may not be a lot of homes in rural Saanich, students who attend nearby Camosun Interurban or Pacific Horticulture College would likely want improved housing stock near their schools. And the Blenkinsop Valley is a quick bike ride away from the university (or the nearest bus stop). Illegal suites can be found all throughout the municipality. Providing this permitting opportunity to everyone – even in areas that aren’t entirely appropriate – brings comfort knowing that they own, rent or live near a legal suite. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Dear Politicians: behave Dear Politicians, We the people have had enough of you wasting our tax dollars. Effective immediately, we the taxpayers will deposit our taxes into a trust account instead of paying them directly to you. When you want to get paid, we will write you a cheque (if we feel it is not too much). If you want a raise, we will consider it (as long as the rest of us get raises, too). If the economy does not improve, we will have to cut back on some expenses. You will have to work fewer hours and get smaller paycheques. We can no longer afford to pay for your benefits. Most of us do not have benefits, so why should we pay for yours? As for your expenses, pay for them yourselves and submit the bills. We will reimburse you for the ones we feel are legitimate. No more free trips for spouses, $700 hotel rooms and lavish dinners. If you behave yourselves and stop taking our money, we will let you keep your jobs. Monte Shea Victoria
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How do you compose music for an instrument you’ve never played? This was one of the challenges tackled by Canadian composers Ivana Jovic and Liam Gibson when they featured rare instruments like the lute, the lyre and the 20-stringed Indian sitar in the stage-adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s, The Penelopiad. Since the play is set in an exotic location -- 21st century Hades -- the score required an equally exotic approach, and it wasn’t easy. “There are some limitations of the sitar,” says Jovic, 24, who holds a Master’s degree in composition from the University of Victoria and an honours bachelor of music from Wilfred Laurier University. “It can’t hold notes for a very long time; you can’t have as many sustained pitches, but it really conveys that image of a seduc-
tress on an island somewhere.” The Penelopiad is a re-imagining of Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, told from the perspective of Odysseus’ faithful wife, Penelope. Trapped for eternity in Hades, she reminisces about her life and contemplates the hanging of her 12 handmaidens by Odysseus following his return from the Trojan War. Using several parallel themes, Atwood attempts to answer a question Homer seems to have completely forgotten to address: why? “It’s a subversion,” says Gibson, 23, who is finishing his third year studying music composition at UVic. “Written as a feminist interpretation of The Odyssey, it asks the question: what are the implications of these events? Maids represent the voices you don’t hear in the original, for reasons of both gender and class.” For composers Jovic and Gibson -- who use computer software to help notate for unusual
instruments – matching music to Atwood’s story presented numerous challenges, the most obvious is that they don’t even live in the same province. They studied together at UVic, but Jovic is now teaching and performing in her hometown of Kitchener, Ont. The collaboration, like the interesting notation, was made possible through technology. “It seemed overwhelming at first,” says Jovic. “But [the director] Wendy Merk sent us scene breakdowns of what she wanted. For example she’d say, ‘In Scene 8, I want an old-fashioned folk song,’ and I would send my requests to Liam and we would discuss it. We both had different strengths and weaknesses so we were able to complement each other.” Tasks were delegated and each musician would compose on their own before sharing the final pieces via the Internet. Deep understanding of the script was also an important factor. In one scene, the compos-
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Greater Victoria Family Making a difference Sharif McArthur, 17 and in Grade 12 at Belmont secondary, is a community leader and well-regarded at school for his integrity, responsibility and work ethic. His major focus is youth serving community through his work with the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth group. His organization of the annual musical event, “Indie Night,” which benefits the Canadian World Education Society, is always a highlight of the year. Jayden Cull, 12 and in Grade 6 at Happy Valley elementary, is passionate about sports and brings that enthusiasm to school, where he has helped organize a lunchtime ball hockey club. He played on the Juan de Fuca Tier 2 pee wee ice hockey team that hosted the B.C.’s in March, and in 2013 played first base and catcher with the Victoria Eagles city all-stars when they won the B.C. Baseball mosquito division title.
Is normalizing pubbing with the kids possible? Kyle Wells News staff
A quaint vision of levelheaded European families heading to the pub for dinner with their perhaps mature-beyond-their-years kids in tow is common in North America. The story continues that those children grow up accustomed to being around alcohol and are less likely to overindulge when old enough to procure it on their own. Whether or not this vision is a reality is becoming relevant, as the province considers implementing a change to liquor laws later this year that would allow minors in pubs if accompanied by adults. The general consensus is it’s an oversimplified fantasy. Kara Thompson, a post-doctoral fellow with the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research of B.C., specializes in adolescent substance use, particularly alcohol. The idea that you can reduce the allure of alcohol to youth by normalizing drinking and making it less taboo doesn’t really work, she said, despite stories people tell of children drinking wine with dinner in France. “That’s a very, very common misperception,” Thompson said. “Yes, alcohol is used differently in those cultures and so it’s more normalized, (but) they experience … as much alcohol-related prob-
Kara Thompson, a post-doctoral fellow with UVic’s Centre for Addictions Research of B.C., says the assumptions about lower abuse of alcohol by youth in Europe, due to alcohol being more culturally normalized, aren’t exactly true. Kyle Wells/News staff
lems as we experience.” Jessica Ball, a professor with UVic’s school of youth and child care, said it should be remembered the majority of adults do not engage in problem drinking, and therefore the majority of youth will not develop drinking problems, regardless of whether or not they go to pubs as a child. A more important factor perhaps is the parents, who are still role models and do play a part in how their children grow up to view alcohol consumption. “If adults can, in a public environment, role model non-problematic drinking, that might be seen as a good thing,” Ball said.
Also, with regulations likely limiting what time of the day minors can be in the pub, and with most restaurants already serving alcohol, this policy change on its own will likely make little difference, Thompson said. The overall trend in increasing youth exposure to drinking and alcohol, including selling alcohol in grocery stores, however, is causing concern. Studies have shown that in cultures where adults drink more and where children are around alcohol more, the number of youth getting drunk and drinking heavily is higher. In general, youth drinking can cause health risks, Thompson
said. Alcohol poisoning is most problematic among youth and youth drinking is linked to a reduced likelihood of going on to post-secondary education and graduating high school. Mental health problems can also arise from youth drinking. This makes decisions on how to approach the topic of alcohol with your children difficult for families, she said. There are hard choices to make about what sort of example to set and whether or not to expose your children to alcohol. “Parents struggle with making a decision about whether or not they should teach their kids how to drink responsibly or … whether to not encourage that behaviour.” While research findings are mixed, Thompson said they lean towards recommending parents not encourage their children to drink, either by buying them alcohol or even serving them a little wine with dinner. “They’re sending a message to adolescents that they, in some capacity, have approved their alcohol consumption. Those adolescents tend to be more likely to progress in their drinking a little faster and to drink in contexts outside of drinking with their parents more. The idea that it teaches kids how to drink responsibly really hasn’t been proven.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Focus split: daughter/career Q&A Julie Evans, managing funeral director at Sands Funeral Chapel - Colwood, is a single mom who, at 47, loves the energy her 3-1/2 year old daughter, Madeline, injects into their relationship.
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I don’t (laughing). Since Madeline was born, I had one girls night out last year and I have probably been out a handful of times in the past 3-1/2 years. My joy truly is my work, which is a calling, it’s a passion. But my time with Madeline is very special, too.
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The last one I read for myself, on an airplane, was Proof of Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander. The last book I actually read (with my daughter) was Wanda the Witch. At 3-1/2, she’s pretty incredible, she’s moved on to chapter books. Every two weeks we go to the library and pick out about 10 books.
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Going to the beach in East Sooke Park and poking at squishy things in the tidal pools. It’s nice coming from Ontario where you can’t go in lake because of the bacteria count. We just pack up and spend the whole day there.
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Getting cuddles from my daughter, the cuddle in the morning and that cuddle at night, and when she randomly says, ‘I love you mommy.’
Recently I met the father of eight and 10 year olds, who seemed stunned to discover that his life’s work now involved taxiing children around. I smiled empathetically, patted his arm and said, “It will get worse.” But as I look back over 18 years of driving Susan my kids here, there and everywhere, I know for a fact: it was a blessing. We had the best times in the car, sang the most songs, had deep conversations. I can also see that as the years went by, the nature of driving kids around changed, from those days when they could suddenly read every road sign we’d pass, to years later, when I’d pick up a carload of post-party teens at 2 a.m., no questions asked. But amid those early car-bound years, sits that unforgettable stage: “the question period,’ when queries weren’t asked, they were sprayed at you like a hose. My elder daughter Danica was six and Sierra, four, when I counted the number of questions I faced in a one hour in the car. Danica fired up the minute tire touched pavement, asking a total of 54 questions. Sierra, who had to wait for Danica to catch her breath, squeezed in eight, totalling one question per minute. No wonder my brain throbbed. Later, in studying their questions,
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For single parents struggling to make ends meet while bringing up a young child, the care conundrum can be particularly troubling, says Christine Kenwood, acting executive director of the 1UP Single Parent Resource Centre. “Most of our clients have incomes well below the poverty line, so a lot of their issues with daycare are around not being able to afford it,” she says. “You get into this vicious circle where you can’t (accept work) if you can’t afford daycare, but if you can’t go to work, you can’t afford daycare.” One of the long-term goals of 1UP is to offer daycare onsite for people attending classes at the centre. It offers a babysitting subsidy for new immigrants, people new to town or single parents in isolation. Once parents have their children enrolled in a program, many remain involved, says Andrea Farkas, Davis’ fellow teacher at Moss Rock. “Our parents are really keen,” she says. “Parents are busy, but they’re still interested in the type of learning that’s going on.” Find information and tips for parents looking for daycare and preschool openings in the region at childcarevictoria.org ddescoteau@vicnews.com
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Impala leaps impressively to the top contemporary style favoured by The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is the many competitors. Its lines actubest domestic sedan ever, really? ally lean closer towards classy, That was the question front of rather than sporty. mind when I heard such a boast Let’s open the driver’s door. As its from a General Motors execuoutward appearance suggests, tive recently. Well, he’s paid to it is roomy inside with Business say that, I thought, but then he Class legroom in the rear! And the backed up the assertion with business class theme continues something that surprised me more. After spending a with the use of quality materials throughout. The hypercritical Consumer ReControls are logically placed ports organization had just given week in an Impala, I have to admit it and easy to operate with one the full-size sedan a 95-point score: No other domestic car had softened my cynicism exception. The standard infotainment system, which features an ever topped the sedans ratings to the point of almost eight-inch touch screen, is not in 20 years of rating cars by buying the hype. nearly as intuitive as I would like. bothsegment and style. And, just I would need to spend an hour to offer a bit more perspective to Keith Morgan with the manual to get it to perthis remarkable score: the fourform for me. The reason I don’t door was just behind the expendo that ahead of time is because I want to test sive Tesla Model S ultra-luxury hatchback with these systems against my iPad/iPod. Apple is 99 points and the BMW 1 Series coupe at 97. the benchmark. Get over it, guys! Mimic Apple After spending a week in an Impala, I have rather than try to reinvent the wheel and come to admit it softened my cynicism to the point up with a pale imitation. There’s a nifty secuof almost buying the hype. Explanation of my rity feature offered though that I must praise. continued reservations to follow. The screen emerges from the dash, revealing It wouldn’t take much imagination for designers a small storage bin that can be secured with a to turn out a more handsome Impala than its four-digit code. predecessor. But this long-looking car manages Let’s roll. The tester was equipped with a to look sharp and streamlined but not so overly 3.6-litre V6 DI with FlexFuel capability, including aggressive in stance, which is more often the
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19th
4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!
FROM
3.99%
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 10-4
VOTED BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE! LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Your Island’s First Credit Choice 12 Retail Lenders to Choose From
2006 SATURN ION
2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ
Glass repair only! Only 117,000kms! Great commuter car!
Power moonroof! 2-Tone leather interior! A must see, loaded classic!
Stk #d14985A
4,588
$
Stk #T15397
16,498
LOW KMS!
$
LOAD
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT Stk #D15529
Serviced brakes, lots of warranty remaining! Don’t go new... Save!
14,598
16,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2004 INFINITI G35 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT Stk #T15702
Stk #D15710
RWD! Bose soundsystem, heated seats, power roof! Premium speedster! Fun!
4x4! B.C. Only! New front pads + machined rotors! New serp belt!
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
20,998
$
$499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15769
Stk #D15772
Great brakes and tires! Leather! Under $10k, under 70,000kms!!! Insane!
AWD! Ecoboost turbo! Too many features to fit in this ad, come see!
9,488
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
27,398
Power moonroof! 5 Spd! A/c! Cool features for a cool ride, see why we’re #1!
6,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 VOLVO C30 T5 Stk #D15782
This turbo hatch pumps out 227hp yet is a Volvo, so that means safety!
19,998
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 MAZDA MAZDA5
2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE
2009 DODGE RAM 3500
Sliding size door, roof racks, moonroof and it seats 6! No need to compromise!
12,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Stk #V15865
This best selling van in the world can be yours today...for cheap (but reliable)!
4,498
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
German made, top safety pick! 283Hp 6-spd auto, the perfect van!
AWD, leather, roof! Glass claim only! Great brakes! What a deal!!!
TOP SAFETY
With over 550 vehicles, we get you approved and offer selection.
28,688
4x4! Factory tow package! The perfect work truck, reconditioned for you!
Exceptional style, ideal seat height, and too good of a deal to pass up!
25,498
$
18,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15694
Stk #D15406
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15886.
35,888
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Only 45,794kms for a 2010??? That’s too low to pass up at this amazing price!
B.C. Only! Rwd! Auto! This classic has 22” rims! Turn heads and burn rubber!
18,498
$
9,498
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD F250 XL Stk #D15809
4x4! Offroad package! Long box! Not even broken in yet! Time for more!
Stk #D15749
B.C. only! Great brakes and tires! AWD! Turbo! Fuel efficient and loaded, low kms!
12,998
26,698
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD FOCUS SES Stk #F15815
2013 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM Stk #C15828
No accidents! Great tires! New pads/rotors! Leather! Roof! Sync! Heated seats!
15,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
14,498
20,688
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #Z15824A.
Stk #C15857
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
15,298
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
www.galaxymotors.net
12,698
14,498
B.C. only! Bluetooth! Brakes like new! This is the ideal hatch and deal!
17,198
$ Not exactly as shown
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 NISSAN XTERRA 4
2010 MAZDA B4000
Winning awards as best off-roading SUV for ‘10, less than $20,000? Wow!
Cab Plus! 4x4! Auto! A/c! Not a fan of the Ford Ranger? Go Japanese!
Stk #D15512A
Stk #D15695
15,998
21,698
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Stk #F15765
Stk #D15744
New timing belt! RWD, power moonroof! Power, comfort, class...All you!
Power moonroof! Leather, heated seats! This is a Jetta under $10k! Hurry!
9,388
9,998
$
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FORD EDGE SEL
2013 MAZDA MAZDA3
2013 FORD F150 XLT
AWD! Leather! Panoramic roof! 21,859kms and under $30k, impossible?!
B.C. only! A perpetual best seller, come in today or miss out on THE ONE!
B.C. only! No accidents! Monster truck tires! 6” BDS lift kit w/ a lifetime warranty!
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15858
29,898
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15859
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Do you like to save money? Look at this hybrid which is full of space and power!
2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 2012 NISSAN TITAN PRO-4X
Stow-n-Go! Dual/rear climate control! #1 van on the road reconditioned for you!
$
Stk #D15750
Leather! Roof! Heated seats! Bluetooth! Too many options for too little money!
$
2006 CADILLAC SRX 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
New upper and lower ball joints, HUGE Kumo tires, 6.7L BlueTec Diesel. 350hp and 650ft-lb of torque.
$
Stk #D15751
Stk #D15732
9,998
$
AWD!
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
AWD! Beautiful moonroof! This powerful beauty can be yours!
A long box gas crew cab F-250?! We’ve got it! Upgrade and ave!
Stk #T15682
$
18,488
2008 CHEVROLET HHR LS
2010 FORD EDGE SPORT
Stk #D15653
Stk #D15608
$
2008 FORD F150 XLT
2012 FORD F250 XLT
Stk #D15592A
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15884
2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT
Stk #D15518
2008 PONTIAC WAVE SE 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER SE 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID
(+
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA S 2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM
$
15,488
$
2012 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN S
ED!
B.C. Only! No accidents! Less than 25k & $15,500! Door crasher!
4x4, leather! Hemi! This rare regular cab is too unique to pass up!
$
10,798
Stk #D15647
Stk #D15632
$
$
DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.
Stk #K15892
4x4! B.C. only! No accidents! Offroad package! An absolute DREAM TRUCK!
28,798
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15851
Stk #D15867
15,998
39,688
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2003 BMW 530 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS Stk #V15904
Stk #D15914
RWD! Roof! Leather! It’s a 5 SERIES BMW for under $10,000! Get in here!
AWD! New front struts! Machines front rotors! New tires! All in one!
9,998
6,588
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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19th
4 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!
FROM
3.99%
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 10-4
VOTED BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE! LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Your Island’s First Credit Choice 12 Retail Lenders to Choose From
2006 SATURN ION
2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ
Glass repair only! Only 117,000kms! Great commuter car!
Power moonroof! 2-Tone leather interior! A must see, loaded classic!
Stk #d14985A
4,588
$
Stk #T15397
16,498
LOW KMS!
$
LOAD
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT Stk #D15529
Serviced brakes, lots of warranty remaining! Don’t go new... Save!
14,598
16,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2004 INFINITI G35 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT Stk #T15702
Stk #D15710
RWD! Bose soundsystem, heated seats, power roof! Premium speedster! Fun!
4x4! B.C. Only! New front pads + machined rotors! New serp belt!
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
20,998
$
$499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15769
Stk #D15772
Great brakes and tires! Leather! Under $10k, under 70,000kms!!! Insane!
AWD! Ecoboost turbo! Too many features to fit in this ad, come see!
9,488
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
27,398
Power moonroof! 5 Spd! A/c! Cool features for a cool ride, see why we’re #1!
6,888
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 VOLVO C30 T5 Stk #D15782
This turbo hatch pumps out 227hp yet is a Volvo, so that means safety!
19,998
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 MAZDA MAZDA5
2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE
2009 DODGE RAM 3500
Sliding size door, roof racks, moonroof and it seats 6! No need to compromise!
12,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Stk #V15865
This best selling van in the world can be yours today...for cheap (but reliable)!
4,498
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
German made, top safety pick! 283Hp 6-spd auto, the perfect van!
AWD, leather, roof! Glass claim only! Great brakes! What a deal!!!
TOP SAFETY
With over 550 vehicles, we get you approved and offer selection.
28,688
4x4! Factory tow package! The perfect work truck, reconditioned for you!
Exceptional style, ideal seat height, and too good of a deal to pass up!
25,498
$
18,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15694
Stk #D15406
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15886.
35,888
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Only 45,794kms for a 2010??? That’s too low to pass up at this amazing price!
B.C. Only! Rwd! Auto! This classic has 22” rims! Turn heads and burn rubber!
18,498
$
9,498
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD F250 XL Stk #D15809
4x4! Offroad package! Long box! Not even broken in yet! Time for more!
Stk #D15749
B.C. only! Great brakes and tires! AWD! Turbo! Fuel efficient and loaded, low kms!
12,998
26,698
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD FOCUS SES Stk #F15815
2013 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM Stk #C15828
No accidents! Great tires! New pads/rotors! Leather! Roof! Sync! Heated seats!
15,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
14,498
20,688
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #Z15824A.
Stk #C15857
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
15,298
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
www.galaxymotors.net
12,698
14,498
B.C. only! Bluetooth! Brakes like new! This is the ideal hatch and deal!
17,198
$ Not exactly as shown
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 NISSAN XTERRA 4
2010 MAZDA B4000
Winning awards as best off-roading SUV for ‘10, less than $20,000? Wow!
Cab Plus! 4x4! Auto! A/c! Not a fan of the Ford Ranger? Go Japanese!
Stk #D15512A
Stk #D15695
15,998
21,698
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Stk #F15765
Stk #D15744
New timing belt! RWD, power moonroof! Power, comfort, class...All you!
Power moonroof! Leather, heated seats! This is a Jetta under $10k! Hurry!
9,388
9,998
$
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FORD EDGE SEL
2013 MAZDA MAZDA3
2013 FORD F150 XLT
AWD! Leather! Panoramic roof! 21,859kms and under $30k, impossible?!
B.C. only! A perpetual best seller, come in today or miss out on THE ONE!
B.C. only! No accidents! Monster truck tires! 6” BDS lift kit w/ a lifetime warranty!
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15858
29,898
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15859
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Do you like to save money? Look at this hybrid which is full of space and power!
2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 2012 NISSAN TITAN PRO-4X
Stow-n-Go! Dual/rear climate control! #1 van on the road reconditioned for you!
$
Stk #D15750
Leather! Roof! Heated seats! Bluetooth! Too many options for too little money!
$
2006 CADILLAC SRX 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
New upper and lower ball joints, HUGE Kumo tires, 6.7L BlueTec Diesel. 350hp and 650ft-lb of torque.
$
Stk #D15751
Stk #D15732
9,998
$
AWD!
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
AWD! Beautiful moonroof! This powerful beauty can be yours!
A long box gas crew cab F-250?! We’ve got it! Upgrade and ave!
Stk #T15682
$
18,488
2008 CHEVROLET HHR LS
2010 FORD EDGE SPORT
Stk #D15653
Stk #D15608
$
2008 FORD F150 XLT
2012 FORD F250 XLT
Stk #D15592A
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #V15884
2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT
Stk #D15518
2008 PONTIAC WAVE SE 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER SE 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID
(+
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA S 2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM
$
15,488
$
2012 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN S
ED!
B.C. Only! No accidents! Less than 25k & $15,500! Door crasher!
4x4, leather! Hemi! This rare regular cab is too unique to pass up!
$
10,798
Stk #D15647
Stk #D15632
$
$
DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.
Stk #K15892
4x4! B.C. only! No accidents! Offroad package! An absolute DREAM TRUCK!
28,798
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
Stk #D15851
Stk #D15867
15,998
39,688
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2003 BMW 530 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS Stk #V15904
Stk #D15914
RWD! Roof! Leather! It’s a 5 SERIES BMW for under $10,000! Get in here!
AWD! New front struts! Machines front rotors! New tires! All in one!
9,998
6,588
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
DL #30897
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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until April 30, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $17,265 (includes $275 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,545 freight/PDI) leased at 0.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $87 with a total lease obligation of $10,715. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. $0 security deposit and first semi-monthly payment due at lease inception. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, fees and taxes. Dealer order / trade may be necessary. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 84 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,685 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $1700 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $18,380. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 1.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $33,285 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,150 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $22,890. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $1000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tacoma models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic is $1,000. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by April 30, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
Four-time World Rally Champion, Tommi Mäkinen, is behind the wheel of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at Buttonwillow Raceway Park in the middle of nowhere, California. I’m riding shotgun along with two others in the back. The ease and effortlessness in which he wrangles the 305 turbocharged horses of the Subaru via the six-speed manual gearbox is really no surprise. After all, he’s not a champion because he looks good doing it. So, if the pro can make it look and feel as perfect as
a summer’s day, I should be able to as well, right? I slip into the captain’s chair of the STI – without Tommi in the car, thank goodness – and take to the 3.1-mile track. Prior to the hot laps, I had driven the outgoing 2014 Subaru STI on the same course. I’d be back-to-back testing these all-wheel drive machines to see how the engineering prowess has, yet again, continued to make a vehicle with a cultlike following even better. Rewind a few hours to the start-of-the-day’s press conference. Masuo Takatsu, WRX STI
Tommy Mäkinen and Alexandra Straub say thumbs up to the 2015 WRX. Project General Manager, mentioned the modus operandi of the fourth gen-
eration STI was to create a vehicle that behaves as the drivers expects it to.
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Preventative mainentance extends lifespan As the economy begins to rebound, a good percentage of motorists have resolved to keep their vehicles on the road longer in an effort to stretch their automobile dollars. That’s a sound resolution, and one that is not necessarily difficult to accomplish. Contrary to popular belief, cars are built to last, and it’s often a driver’s poor habits that reduce a car’s life expectancy. Drivers can lengthen a vehicle’s lifespan by employing preventive maintenance that should keep a car running strong for years to come. Air filter When examining the vehicle’s air filter (check the vehicle manual for location), look for dirt or dust buildup. If the filter is filthy, simply replace it. Auto parts stores sell air filters, and most drivers shouldn’t have trouble replacing a filter by themselves. A dirty air filter can negatively effect fuel economy and make it seem as though a vehicle is constantly going uphill in a stiff wind. When a dirty air filter is replaced, drivers will notice an instant impact in
how the car drives and are likely to save a few dollars at the filling station as well. Belts and hoses Issues with belts or hoses are often recognizable to the naked eye, regardless of a driver’s automotive skill. A hose in poor condition can appear bulging or brittle, and should not feel too soft or too hard. If a hose exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it. A belt that’s worn or frayed should also be replaced. Brake fluid One of the more expensive repair jobs on a vehicle is to replace the brakes. Brakes will need to be replaced over the course of a vehicle’s lifespan, but drivers should routinely check the vehicle’s brake fluid. Without sufficient brake fluid, the brakes’ lifespan decreases dramatically. Checking the brake fluid is easy; look in the owner’s manual to find the brake fluid reservoir and remove the lid). The reservoir will likely have instructions on the inside advising how much brake fluid should be added. If the fluid is below the line of demarcation,
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Time to get the brakes done? Brake pads tell the story pad on the front wheel, which is visible on most cars. But rotors don’t have the benefits of a warning device, and in the past, they had to be physically examined and measured in order to determine the amount of wear. Fortunately, a new advanced brake rotor from Continental Corporation has been developed to solve this problem.
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(MS) — Your car’s brakes are one of your most important safety features. So it makes sense to be sure that they are maintained properly. Since brakes wear out as part of normal operation, it’s obvious that the worn parts should be identified and replaced as soon as possible. But how can you tell if the parts are worn enough to need replacing? Your local service technician has the knowledge and the tools to tell you
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Change cabin air filter before allergens strike (MS) – The worst is over, we’re thinking. With winter officially behind us, we need only look to warmer days ahead. Not so for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. A short winter season followed by an early spring — as we have experienced lately — may only hasten the onset of allergens and pollen in the air, causing an itchy and runny nose, teary eyes, sneezing and congestion in those who are prone to allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, an organization of allergists, immunologists and related professionals, “Avoiding your allergy triggers is the best way to reduce symptoms.” (aaaai.org.) Limiting outdoor activities on days with high pollen counts, keeping windows closed (at home or in the car) to keep pollen out, and taking a shower after coming indoors, are some of the steps the academy recommends. However, “keeping your car’s windows closed while driving may not be
sufficient if your car’s cabin air filter is clogged,” said Chuck Kerrigan, Director of Marketing for Purolator. The company supplies BreatheEasy cabin air filters to the aftermarket in North America. (www.BreatheEasyCabinFilters.com) Located under the hood or behind the glove box of most late model vehicles, a fresh cabin air filter helps clean the air that enters the driver and passenger compartment through the vents, keeping it free of dust and other pollutants that can aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms. “When the cabin air filter remains unchanged for long periods of time, the dust and dirt that accumulate are blown back into the interior of the car when the A/C or heating is turned on,” Kerrigan explained. AAAAI lists three pollen seasons depending on where you live. Trees pollinate in the spring, grass releases its pollen in the summer, and weeds cause allergic symptoms in the fall. And, if in a given year, winter is short and spring comes early, allergens will
strike more often than not. Therefore, Purolator recommends changing the cabin air filter every 12,000 miles or per the vehicle manufacturer’s suggested intervals in the owner’s manual. Two kinds of cabin filters are available — the particulate cabin filter and the activated charcoal cabin filter. The activated charcoal cabin filter adsorbs most toxic and foul-smelling gases, such as ozone, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and hydrocarbons, keeping odors out of the car’s cabin. Purolator offers both for many vehicles. Refer to the owner’s manual or the application guide at BreatheEasyCabinFilters.com to see if your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter. Purolator’s BreatheEasy cabin air filters contain media that is engineered to capture and hold even the finest particles of contaminants such as dust, soot, pollen, fungus and bacteria. These filters are electrostatically charged to ensure that particles stay embedded in the filter and cannot enter the vehicle. Purolator BreatheEasy
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I am a ‘‘ School closure leaves newspaper
students scrambling Long-running photo school shuts doors after 30 years Daniel Palmer News staff
Students at now defunct Western Academy of Photography are waiting to see if their programs will continue through another local school. Sixteen students discovered last week the private photography school was closing immediately for financial reasons, while instructors learned of problems on March 19. “It’s like somebody died,” said student Nate Clark, who moved to Victoria from Thailand for the one-year program. “A lot of tears between teachers and students.” Student Melanie Orr knew something was awry at the school when equipment started disappearing from instructor’s classrooms. She said she’s frustrated the school didn’t inform students about financial difficulties until last week. “We’ve invested our lives in this program,” she said. “We give it our all for 10 months, and to just have that stripped away, leaves you stunned.” Western Academy’s program manager, Andrea Kucherawy, said the school’s owner, Garry Dodds, is in talks with two local schools to continue Western’s classes until June. “I’m devastated for our students and the
era that’s come to an end,” Kucherawy said. “This is the school’s 30th year. We’ve produced countless damn good photographers and writers over those years. If there is a teach-out plan and I’m a part of it, I’m committed to see the students through to the end.” Should a teach-out plan be approved, students still likely won’t be given a diploma with Western Academy’s certification. That doesn’t sit well with “We’ve invested students. “We are all our lives in this strong believers in having Western on program. We give it our diploma,” Orr our all for 10 months, said. “They have and to just have that a reputation for really great training stripped away, leaves and world-class photographers. To you stunned.” just have another - Melanie Orr school issue our diploma would be a slap in the face.” Despite the closure, both Orr and Clark said they don’t regret attending Western Academy of Photography as its final students. “I’ve learned so much already,” Clark said. “I’ve already learned enough that I think I can start a really good career. The only thing missing is a diploma. But all the knowledge is there.” dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Q: HOW CAN I HELP MAKE SURE I GET TOP PRICE FOR MY HOME? Make sure you have room to negotiate – When determining your asking price, be sure you have left yourself enough room to bargain. Select your highest and lowest price and then consult your motivation for sale: do you want to price high to earn the most, or price low for a quick sale? Enlist the opinion of others – Don’t rely solely on your own judgement when preparing your home for sale. Ask others what they honestly think about your property’s strengths and weaknesses. A good realtor will give an honest opinion about steps to be taken to make your home as saleable as possible. Don’t move out before you’ve sold – It’s well known that a vacant home is more difficult to sell and may appear to potential buyers like you have a strong motivation to sell. Do you have a homebuying or selling story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Oliver Sommer at: osommer@black press.ca
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SELLING TIP | Keep the motivation for selling your home private to ensure it doesn’t affect negotiations
Video can work as a home marketing tool One local Realtor is seeing it work effectively for clients Don Descoteau News staff
The popularity of home and garden TV shows has been an inspiration for Stephen Foster. Married to an interior designer and keenly interested in home improvement projects, the Greater Victoria Realtor was looking for a edge as he built his fledgling real estate career. With film and television experience under his belt, Foster’s answer has been to meld his various skills together and create a service that gives people a better sense of what a home and its surrounding neighbourhood are all about – before the potential buyer steps foot inside. “Every single house I (have a listing for) gets a video,” he says. Where some agents limit video marketing coverage to their big-ticket, exclusive properties, he takes every property on its own merits and looks for the highlights. “I feel there is value in everybody’s assets,” he says, adding those appealing characteristics can be found all around a home. Using video as a tool to sell homes is not new, but Foster has taken the strategy to a new level, posting the videos on his personal website and creating a YouTube channel that now has more than 500 subscribers. With many potential buyers, even those just curious about what’s on the market or for sale in their neighbourhood, looking online first for details about homes, Foster says, video is the next step to linking busy potential buyers to properties. “I just thought, why not give
Realtor Stephen Foster has a background in film and television and relies on video these days to help enhance his real estate services. Video tours of homes for sale are becoming more common in the Greater Victoria market. Photo contributed
people a different impression of a home,” Foster says, adding the fact he is comfortable in front of a camera helps him make the presentations fun and entertaining. “A sale is still about reaching out to people, and that was a way of connecting on a wider scale.” The explosion of YouTube and its links to social media websites like Facebook, Twitter and others has allowed Foster’s service to blossom in the last couple of years. Anyone without a background in film and TV would no doubt find the process of creating individual videos for each listing a time-consuming, labour-intensive activity. But Foster says the process has been worthwhile and provides him with some quality leads. While he watches his advertising budget closely, he says it’s still important to use a multi-pronged approach, using print and other mediums to reach a broad audience.
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“Initially I had to focus where I could get as many people as possible,” he says. “With my background, taking people through a home by video was of paramount importance. The impact has been great, and it’s growing as people see how I do my work.” He’s had buyers contact him from Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatchewan who have seen his videos. Realtor Fergus Kyne, a former schoolteacher who’s been selling real estate in Greater Victoria since 1998, also uses video, but in a slightly different, more subjective way. He offers listing reviews in short video segments – often featuring guests who provide ancillary services to the real estate industry – in which he gives his opinion on various aspects of properties currently listed for sale. “I was looking for a different way to attract buyers, and the idea came up to help buyers review listings,
in terms of the value and the possibility of getting a property sold,” he says. The idea, he says, was to be able to say, “XYZ property at 1234 Elm St. is priced very well and I don’t think it will last long,” where another home might be perceived as being somewhat overpriced for the market. While he finds his forté is still working with people face to face, the video service has offered another way of getting his image out there as someone with expertise in the housing market. With analysis and what-if style TV programs like Trading Spaces, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Property Virgins continuing to prove popular, the use of video by Greater Victoria Realtors is likely only going to increase. Given the time involved in producing, some agents will still have to be convinced that it’s worth their while.
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UVic student seeks change for orphans Hardship, success meld in Nepal Arnold Lim News staff
Therese Hanlon was looking for a change, what she got was so much more. Three weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Bhaktapur, Nepal opened the 19-year-old Oak Bay High school graduate’s eyes to a world she had never seen. Six months later, she is raising money to continue the work she started and return to the orphans it was difficult for her to leave behind. “I had such an amazing time at the orphanage. I found the kids so loving and so accepting and they really trust you and make such a great connection,” she said. Twenty children, between five and 15-yearsold, who either don’t have living parents, have been cast from their homes when their parents remarried, or were rescued from physical or mental abuse, live at the orphanage. Hanlon said one eightyear-old girl was rescued from working as a live-in
servant, another was so malnourished the nine-yearold looks and behaves like a five-year-old, and another was physically abused to the point he is now prone to violent outbursts of his own. One trait they all share is that they were welcomed into the Bhaktapur SelfSustaining Children’s Home, in Bhaktapur, Nepal where Riya and Rupak Thapa cook and care for them along with three assistants, who help the children back on the path to a normal life. Like many non-profits in third-world countries, financing is always a struggle and that is where Hanlon, a second year kinesiology student at the University of Victoria, is focused, hoping to give even more when she visits the orphanage again in 2016. “It is quite important to me, I really built great relationships with the kids, (their photos) are all over my walls and I would love to go back and see them again,” she said. “I see so much potential there. I want to show them that
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Therese Hanlon holds a photo of nine-year-old Susma Thapa, an orphan from Nepal. After spending three weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Nepal, Hanlon hopes to raise money for orphans like Susma. they are important and worth coming back for.” Dr. Anna Mason, who has employed Hanlon as a babysitter for the past three years, has witnessed the girl’s personal growth first hand. “I think going to Nepal made her more determined to help the less fortunate
in our world. She seemed deeply moved by her experience in Nepal working with impoverished orphan children,” the family physician said. “I think both young and old people ought to take inspiration from volunteers like Therese. We should all do what we can to help
others who aren’t fortunate enough to have the opportunities we have here in Canada.” Hanlon has set up a funding page, where she is raising money to send back to her extended family in Nepal. She says the money will go a long way toward improving conditions at
the orphanage. Plans are to expand the orphanage so it can take more than the 20 children they currently house, and add agricultural land to grow food for themselves and to make the orphanage more self sustaining. Hanlon said despite the challenges they face, this is not just a story of hardship, but a story of success. The children there are succeeding, growing and learning and she wants to be a part of that success moving forward. “My main focus in this project has always been the children. And not just those that I met and fell in love with when I was in Nepal, but all the children that I didn’t get to meet that are in awful situations elsewhere,” she said. “I also want to give the children already there an even better home to be in, with an even better chance at a successful, independent future. Living in a home that is in even better shape, and even more comfortable than it was when I was there last.” For more information on her fundraising campaign visit gofundme.com/5x6pv4 editor@oakbaynews.com O Op en 343 PE Su 4 B N nd on H ay air OU Ap Pl ril ace SE 13 th 2-4 pm
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