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of the month, or at bins in local supermarkets. Cash donations can be dropped off at those times or mailed to: Goldstream Food Bank, Westshore Town Centre, PO Box 28122, Victoria B.C., V9B 6K8. Volunteers are always needed as well. Call 250-474-4443.
This year’s White Spot Pirate Pak Day raised $78,786 of bounty for charity. The one-day sale of adult Pirate Paks will help send more than 50 children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities to Zajac Ranch for Children in Mission, B.C. White Spot has raised a total of $347,172 since this initiative began seven years ago, providing hundreds of young people with a special summer camp experience.
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Cyclists will be racing their hearts out this weekend (Aug. 22-23) at the Westshore Velodrome for a chance to win the Vie 13 BC Premiere Cup Leader’s jersey at this year’s Track Fest. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the Hoyne Brewery beer garden, fare from local food trucks and live music. Evening sessions start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and tickets can be purchased at gvva.bc.ca.
Tennis fans score love for Goldstream Food Bank The Gllangcolme Tennis Festival raised $460 that will be donated to the Goldstream Food Bank on behalf of Langford Tennis Club. Visit langfordtennisclub.com to learn more about the group. The food bank serves the equivalent of 10,000 people a year, roughly 800 to 900 a month. Donations of food can be made in person at the Langford Legion basement site on Station Avenue the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays
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HAIKU MASTER promotes Island poetry Terry Ann Carter haiku guru, instructing nourishing spirits Angela Cowan News Gazette Staff
There is a growing poetry movement on the Island, helped in no small part by View Royal’s own Terry Ann Carter, president of Haiku Canada. Despite only living here since 2011, Carter has thrown herself headfirst into the poetry community and been instrumental in gathering creatives together over the last year. After leaving a well-connected haiku community in Ottawa, she struggled at first finding a niche on the Island. It was when she taught three highly successful haiku and bookmaking workshops at Royal Roads University that she was introduced to a group of people who shared her passion. Carter quickly founded Haiku Arbutus, a group for haiku poets to meet and share, and take in the splendour of nature that so frequently features in the short works. The group meets at the Coast Collective, a locale that Carter says is most inspiring. “We’re so close to nature. There’s such a great love of sea, wind and sky,” she says. She adds that their approach to haiku is flexible, and includes observations on human nature as well as the natural world. Whether describing the flash of a heron’s wing as it lifts, or the deeply personal and moving moments of being human, haiku covers the entire spectrum. And it’s important not to get caught up in the five-seven-five syllable rule that everyone seems to learn in grade school. Carter says that strict format was likely a mistake in translation. “What you’re aiming for is the moment and not counting syllables. We aim for less than five, less than seven, less than five,” she says. “Removing the syllable count frees the poet up to feel that moment. You can say ‘moon,’ and not ‘moon up in the sky.’” Carter has been studying haiku since the early ‘90s, when she attended a poetry conference at the University of Toronto and heard a Japanese haiku poet speak. Even though she couldn’t understand the language, the musicality of his reading and the emotion behind it moved her. “My heart just sort of stopped,” she says. “This understanding, this praise of nature. It was very elemental.” She was fortunate to have a mentor in her developing years – renowned New York poet William Higginson – and says that she’s moved to give back to her students now. “When you’ve had that help, you know what it’s like to have someone spend some time with your poetry.” Carter adds that haiku in particular is a challenging form.
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Poet, teacher and president of Haiku Canada Terry Ann Carter gets much of her inspiration from the natural beauty at Thetis Lake park. Carter is the author of five haiku chapbooks and four longer collections as well as a teacher’s guide to writing haiku and related forms. “It’s hard to be so simple,” she says. “Haiku is a very different doorway that you walk through.” She’s been asked to return to Royal Roads and will teach four haiku and bookmaking workshops this winter, and she says her spring students are in for a treat. “For our Spring workshop we’re actually going to use the Japanese garden that’s attached to Royal Roads.” Next May, Haiku Canada will host their annual conference in Victoria, bringing poetry enthusiasts from all over the world, including keynote speaker Gabriel Rosenstock, Ireland’s
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Distraught male departs trestle safe A distraught man who was on a trestle in Goldstream provincial park Tuesday, Aug. 19 is safe. At 10:30 a.m. West Shore RCMP responded to a request from the Victoria police to try and locate the man in the park, where RCMP patrol officers, a dog handler and police dog Tito found the man within minutes. The Vancouver Island RCMP Negotiator Team attended to reach out to the man, and Langford Fire and Rescue was also brought in due to the challenging nature of the site0. The man walked off the bridge on his own at 4:30 p.m. and was taken to hospital. West Shore Staff Sgt. Steve Wright said they “truly appreciate the work of our support teams.” Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz, spokesperson for the RCMP, also stressed that the trestles in Goldstream park are still part of an active railway, and not meant for public use. acowan@goldstream gazette.com
No one hurt in townhouse kitchen fire A small kitchen fire broke out in the townhouse complex at 2920 Phipps road on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Langford Fire Rescue responded, but the owner was able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher before fire fighters arrived. There was some damage to the owner’s stove, and minimal smoke damage. No one was hurt in the incident. acowan@goldstream gazette.com
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Langford firefighters kept busy despite intermittent rain Angela Cowan News Gazette staff
Despite the occasional overcast day and drizzle of rain, fires are still cropping up all over the West Shore. At approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Langford Fire Rescue responded to a bark mulch fire in front of Jack’s Place pub on Country Club Way on Bear Mountain. Inspector Chris Aubrey said the fire had likely been caused by a tossed lit cigarette. Later that morning at 10 a.m. fire fighters responded to smoke coming from a large pile of bark mulch on an industrial site at the end of Langford parkway. Staff at the site attempted to pull the mulch pile apart with an excavator to extinguish the spontaneous combustion fire, resulting in a flare-up of flames when air reached the smouldering
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Former Tour de Rock rider Donna Fraser shows off dozens of the 136 bins of garage sale items that will be for sale at the West Shore RCMP garage sale and barbecue Aug. 23.
area within. Staff was able to extinguish the fire within two hours using their excavator and water trucks under supervision of the Langford fire department. And last Saturday (Aug. 16) fire fighters responded to a second fire at the field beside Belmont Secondary, at Jacklin and Jenkins roads. Recent rainfall kept the blaze from spreading substantially, though the fire department is concerned that the fire may have been set deliberately. The first fire occurred Aug. 5, and blackened a substantial portion of the grass field. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com
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The West Shore RCMP garage sale and barbecue is back. The annual fundraiser for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock returns to the West Shore RCMP lot hoping to raise more than $5,000, enough to send three kids to Camp Goodtimes, a medically-supervised recreation camp for children with cancer and their families. “I couldn’t imagine having a child going through cancer, it is hard enough as adults but to see a child go through that... it’s just always on your mind,” said organizer and 2013 TDR rider Donna Fraser. “This is just an opportunity to give back to our community and volunteer time for those kids.” The auxiliary member of the West Shore RCMP, who also works at the West Shore U-Lock mini storage in Colwood said her time on the tour last year and her husband Rod Fraser’s participation in the 2011 tour precipitated her heavy volunteer schedule for the Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser which raised more than a $1.2 million when she cycled two weeks and more than 1,000 kilometres for the ride in 2013. “It was a real privilege to be a part of the team,” Fraser said. “It
“These events become that much more important in terms of raising money because we may not have the same revenue.” – Staff Sgt. Steven Wright
was physical, emotional, heart wrenching and rewarding just to see the support from all the communities along the way.” Even though both her and her husband’s rides are over, it is that support she hopes to continue, painstakingly organizing and pricing donated garage sale items one by one into green bins; 136 bins have been packed so far, helping raise money for West Shore RCMP staff sergeant Steven Wright’s Cops for Cancer campaign. “It’s a big event. People look forward to this and attend this and Rod and Donna Fraser put a lot of effort into organization and the funds are greatly appreciated especially considering the uncertainty of the school strike, we are concerned,” Wright said.
“These events become that much more important in terms of raising money because we may not have the same revenue.” The garage sale is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the West Shore RCMP at 698 Atkins avenue. The 2014 Tour de Rock takes place Sept. 20 to Oct. 3 and takes the 24 member team more than 1,000 kilometres from Port Alice to Victoria, getting into the West Shore Oct. 1 where the Westin Bear Mountain resort hosts a gala event and silent auction at 7 p.m. For more information about the garage sale, to volunteer or to purchase tickets for the gala email Donna Fraser at drfraser@ telus.net or call 250-532-1359. alim@goldstreamgazette.com
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At 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, a white Ford Econoline van got stuck on Leigh road when it failed to negotiate a corner and became highcentred on a rock. Langford Fire Rescue and the West Shore RCMP responded, the van was towed and the driver is currently under an impaired driving investigation.
Colwood connector to finish by school’s start Arnold Lim News staff
A revised connection is coming to Colwood. Work is underway to refurbish the newly dubbed Allandale Greenway, a trail starting at the end of Allandale Road and cutting across to Veteran’s Memorial Parkway near Sooke Road. The pathway, named after Allandale road that runs into it, sees newly upgraded gates at both ends, signs making the trail more visible. It will be constructed from asphalt grindings reused from road improvements currently underway on three other sites. Mount View Avenue, where the city is cost-sharing a project to allow for a new bike lane and traffic circle; Ridley Drive, where drainage improvements and repaving is currently underway; and Wishart school where sidewalk improvements start next week, will provide the grindings needed to complete the project. Completion is expected in time for the scheduled start of school in the first week of September. alim@goldstreamgazette.com
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A woman walks her dog down the Allandale Greenway where construction is underway to refurbish the trail starting at the end of Allandale Road and cutting across to Veteran’s Memorial Parkway near Sooke Road.
One person was taken to hospital by ambulance for minor injuries following a collision on the 2700 block of Peatt Road. A blue 2004 Volkswagen Jetta failed to yield when turning left onto Peatt Road from a parking lot and collided with a grey 2004 Hyundai Accent. The driver of the Accent was taken to hospital, while the driver of the Jetta received a ticket. acowen@goldstream gazette.com
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Langford cyclist creates new bike meetup Angela Cowan News Gazette staff
West Shore cycling enthusiasts can now meet up in their own back yard, thanks to the efforts of avid cycler Raymond Pastuzenko. After looking for a local cycling group and finding none, the Langford resident created a space on MeetUp.com for West Shore cyclists to gather, and has already had more than 30 people sign up for the weekly jaunts. Recent trips have been out to Williams Lagoon, Glen Lake, Westhills and Florence Lake. “They’re always in awe,” says Pastuzenko of the other members. “There are so many beautiful spots in the West Shore.” The group meets every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in front of House of Beans in Goldstream Village. Interested cyclers can also go online to meetup.com/West-Shore-Cycling/ for more information. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com
Personal loss drama needs some actors BEMA Productions will have open auditions for the new play 17 Stories by award-winning Canadian playwright Caroline Russell-King. The play explores and addresses personal loss of all kinds. Director Zelda Dean is looking for three women and two men (ages 20-60) for the 85-minute drama. Those auditioning must supply an up-to-date headshot and resume along with two prepared monologues. Auditions will take place Sept. 7 at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard St. To book an audition time, please contact zoe.seigel1@ gmail.com.
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But to take large doses of vitamin C and lysine requires swallowing many pills daily. It’s a tall order for those who dislike swallowing one pill. So for several years I’ve been trying to find a company that would manufacture a combination of vitamin C and lysine powder. Now Medi-C Plus™ is available at health food stores and specialty pharmacies. The dosage for the Medi-C Plus combination is one flat scoop mixed with water or juice with breakfast and the evening meal. Those at greater risk should take one flat scoop three times a day. This column does not recommend that those taking CLDs should stop them. That is a decision that can only be made by patients and doctors. As for me – I bet my life on vitamin C and lysine! I turned 90 this year.
Williams Stehbens, Professor of Anatomy at Wellington University in New Zealand, proved Pauling was right. Stebhens’ research showed that coronary arteries closest to the heart are under the greatest pressure. This causes collagen to fracture resulting in the formation of a blood clot and death. Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has now proven that vitamin C can reverse atherosclerosis. Bush took retinal photographs, then started his patients on high doses of vitamin C and lysine. One year later additional pictures showed atherosclerosis had regressed in retinal arteries.
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TELLING MEMORABLE STORIES
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Think back through your life and try to remember the last time someone told you a story. Not a story read from a book or rattled off at the end of the day, but a story told with intention, with deliberate pauses and with a voice that immerses you in the very breath of the tale. You’ll likely have to think back to your childhood. Sit in the audience of the Victoria Storyteller’s Guild in the throes of their monthly meeting and memories will no doubt come racing back. But these stories aren’t just for kids. Stories of ancient sea demons in their black underwater caves and carnivorous tree spirits hunting in the mountains are thrilling enough to engage even the most adult of attendees. One particular Algerian folk tale of a fisherman who found love, only to give it up when faced with temptation and greed, was told with such fervour that the meeting room seemed to transform into a dusty village and hearts could be heard breaking in the chairs. “Stories are how we’ve learned. That’s how we’ve evolved,” says Sharon House of View Royal, a member of the
guild since 2002. She started telling stories as a child, sparked by a school assignment, and she’s never really stopped. “I was going to be this mystery writer/detective when I grew up,” House says with a laugh. “And my aunt said to me, ‘I think you can tell stories as well as you can write them,’ and so I would make up these stories and tell them at tea.”
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She kept up the practice as she got older, writing some of her stories down and building a “tremendous collection.” House stayed connected to the storytelling world and was actually on the mailing list for the Victoria guild while living in North Carolina before she moved to the Island. “When we eventually got to Victoria, I went down to the
guild and that was the end of that,” she says. A member now for more than 10 years, House says keeping the oral storytelling tradition alive is so important. “A lot of kids aren’t reading anymore. They will listen, but their attention span is quite small,” she says. Nejama Ferstman, who’s been involved with the Storyteller’s Guild since its inception in the late 1980s, agrees and says most people, once they hear a story being told live, realize they’ve been missing the connection between a storyteller and their listeners. “We make time to read a book or watch a play, but we have a visceral experience when we hear a story from a real person,” she says. That experience is what makes the stories so easily remembered, and apt to stay with a person for years, Ferstman adds. House plans on returning this September when the Guild’s Stories at Fern starts up again, Sept. 15 at 1831 Fern St. “Oral storytelling will die out if we don’t keep it going,” says House. “If we don’t nurture it, we’ll lose it.” acowan@goldstreamgazette.com
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Sharon House and her creation, Sir Felix Pettigrew, pause in the midst of telling ‘The Fat Cat of the Empress Hotel’ one of House’s many stories she’s gathered over the years.
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Chalk Art Festival readies return to downtown Vic Royal B.C. Museum new host venue for 3D portion of third annual festival Chalk artists from across North America and the region will soon descend on downtown Victoria for the third annual Victoria International Chalk Art Festival. The festival presents a number of changes this year including a new host venue for a giant 3D chalk art painting along with the relocation of the festival’s Kid’s Chalk Zone and Performance Stage. The Royal B.C.
Museum will play host to Los Angeles-based 3D chalk artist Tracy Lee Stum who along with local First Nation’s artist Jamin Zuroski will paint a 6x 6-metre 3D masterpiece honouring the First Nations in Clifford Carl Hall. Meanwhile the festival has discontinued operations in Centennial Square and has centralized the balance of activities to Government Street and Bastion Square. “The feedback we
received last year is most preferred to have the Kid’s Chalk Zone and our Performance Stage closer to Government Street where the bulk of artists are chalking,” said John Vickers, executive director of the Victoria International Chalk Art Society. “We took that advice to heart and thanks to collaborative efforts with the Bastion Square Market, we now look forward to hosting the Kid’s Zone on Langley Street while the performance stage will relocate to Government Street”. Vickers said he had hoped to further expand
the Government Street closure zone this year however with final grant results determined, was not able to raise the funding necessary to do so. He said however the Fort to Yates street closure zone will be reconfigured to host many more artists within the existing area. The festival’s First Nation’s theme this year is Nature’s Spirit, a celebration of art, wonder and adventure. There are still chalking spots available should other area artists still wish to participate, they can apply at victoriachalkfestival. com. editor@vicnews.com
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Scams abound on West Shore Almost every week we receive phone calls from West Shore residents, complaining about the latest computer or telephone scam. Many of us have become wise to the ploys, and disregard the emails and phone calls. But clearly the scams still work, to a certain degree, or they would not continue to be used. Most email services are very good at detecting the electronic scam artists, sending such letters directly to the junk pile. All that said, with the aging population in Greater Victoria, it is worth the reminder. These scam artists specifically target the elderly. Why? Because the elderly are easy prey. They are typically more naive when it comes to computer knowledge, and thereby more likely to believe that an email sent to their address is indeed a call out to them, from a long-lost relative in Nigeria. To the younger generation, that may sound gullible. But the elders in our society were raised in a more honest environment; where if someone asked for help, you believed they needed help. In many ways, it’s an enviable attitude, and one that is fading fast. So, here are a few tips to our elderly neighbours – a few red flags to watch out for, when considering who is asking for your help. 1.) When checking your email, disregard anything from Nigeria, Somalia or any other country, unless you have direct relations with said country, and recognize the name of the sender. 2.) You did not win any money from a foreign lottery. The oldest marketing line in lotteries applies here: You can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket. And you did not buy a ticket. 3.) That service call from Telus, warning you that your computer has been hacked is not a service call from Telus. This scam is not only the most prevalent currently, but also the easiest to dismiss. Telus does not make unsolicited service calls. You call them if you have a problem. So, the next time “Telus” or “B.C. Hydro” or “Revenue Canada” calls you to tell you your computer has been hacked, follow these steps: 1.) Put them on hold. 2.) Go for lunch. They will be gone by the time you return.
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Teacher’s strike a sad affair Re: BCTF will be pushed to settle, (Our View, Aug. 13) It’s sad to think your editorial “BCTF will be pushed to settle” might be right. Maybe the B.C. Liberal government “holds almost all the cards” and the teachers will have to fold. I’m not a teacher and I’ve no school-age children. I think it’s sad that teachers in B.C. can’t be paid on a par with comparable professionals. It’s sad that students in B.C. can’t have the decent education ordered by B.C. courts. It’s sad that parents are held hostage to government scheming, $40-per-day bribes notwithstanding. It is especially sad that the word not mentioned in your editorial, the word hypocritically avoided by B.C. Liberal government, is: Privatize. This is a long term threat to almost all of us. Teachers might get whipped -- this time. Students might be subject to substandard education -- this time. Then the campaign will go on until finally public education is destroyed. Assets will be sold for
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pennies on the dollar in massive privatization; big money will be made; shares in New B.C. Education Inc will soar; schools will be theatres where captive children absorb corporate ads. And there’s more: already public health care is on the block. Public transit? Forget it. This is about building
private fortunes for the super-rich (the real power behind B.C. Liberal government). Your editorial may be right and the teachers will lose. The kids will lose. We’ll all lose, unless maybe we all push back together. Greg Holloway Saanich
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Evening market tests Wednesday waters Angela Cowan News Gazette Staff
From plump tomatoes and crisp rainbow carrots to farm fresh eggs, local honey and pungent teas, the Goldstream Station market has something to make everyone’s taste buds tingle. Next Wednesday it will open its doors for a trial evening market from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial park. “It’s going to target a whole different group of people,” said manager Kate King. “It’s for people who maybe don’t have time to come out to the Saturday market.” Market-goers can expect to see the same fantastic vendors as on the weekend, King said, including fresh produce from Littler Farms, the Pollock Family Farm and Shalebank Farm; heritage wooden buckets, small barrels and wooden kitchen tools from The Drying Shed; delectable baked goods from Baba’s Bakery and Bake My Day; handmade cheeses and yogurts from Cheese Pointe Farm; and all manner of jams, jellies and chutneys from Highland Bread and Jams. Dozens of other booths are dedicated to pottery, arts and crafts, handmade soaps and bath goodies, jewelry and clothing. Grab a relaxing massage in between visiting the many food trucks, or start tapping your toes to Route 66’s classic rock stylings as they belt out favourites from the ‘80s and beyond. The evening is geared to be very family-friendly, King said. “We have a wonderful children’s area with a face painter, a piano school that comes out with percussion instruments, and we have a wonderful fellow that makes great balloon animals. The kids will definitely enjoy themselves.” The market is pet-friendly as well, so feel free to bring your leashed dog along to enjoy the festivities. “We’re encouraging people to come out, throw down a picnic blanket and have dinner with us,” said King. “It’s a very relaxed, very communitybased atmosphere.” If turnout is strong, King says she wants to hold at least one more evening market before the season ends, and hopefully two. “We want to give the community what they want.” acowan@goldstreamgazette.com
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Saturday game features half-price tickets for players The Westshore Rebels football club couldn’t fend off the undefeated Langley Rams at Westhills Stadium last Saturday. On a day celebrating family fay with superheros in attendance, the Rams special
teams seemed to be kryptonite to the Rebels. The Rams scored four TDs on special teams. The Rebels started the game on a good foot with a drive down the field capped off with a 29-yard pass from quarterback Hunter Lake to Nick Spindor to lead 7-6, then the Rams came together on offence with six offensive touchdowns. The Rebels team did manage another touchdown and a field goal to cap off the night with 16
points and held their penalties to the lowest amount of the season to drop them to 1-3 on the season. The Rebels host the Chilliwack Valley Huskers at Westhills Stadium tomorrow (Aug. 23) at 1 p.m. The game celebrates amateur football with half-price tickets for players under the age of 18 wearing a community team jersey. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Colwood track brings best B.C. kids on bikes Arnold Lim News Gazette staff
Dirt, debris, and BMX bikers ride into the West Shore this weekend. The dirt track behind the 100.3 The Q arena plays host to the BMX Provincial Cup Race Final Aug. 23 and 24 where many of the best young riders in B.C. pedal, jump and fly past competitors in one of the fastestgrowing BMX communities in Western Canada. “I think it is great, our sport is getting known and it is growing by leaps and bounds,” said organizer Dana Ogurek. “It’s exploding in Canada and I hope this will get some more eyes and ears out here.” The sport’s quick ascent on the West Shore has played a large role in securing the PCR event and Ogurek said she expects further growth as highprofile events like the finals attract spectators and visitors from across the province. “We earned the championships because (Greater Victoria BMX) is the highest growing club in the province for new memberships,” the Langford resident said. “By working hard and (through) word of mouth we have grown it from 60 members five or six years ago to 200 now.” Ogurek spends countless hours volunteering alongside many other parents in preparation for an event she said is aimed at all ages, including her own son who benefits from the close-knit club. “It’s a lot of high-energy kids that are out there and it really hook line and sinkers them and keeps them focused,” Ogurek said. “It is a community for all sorts … Everyone is accepted. We don’t discriminate against anybody and seeing their little faces coming across the line is priceless, it is absolutely price-
When & Where • Saturday registration runs 10 to 11 a.m. • Sunday registration runs 9 to 10 a.m. • Racing begins shortly after registration each day on the track behind the Q Centre at West Shore Recreation.
Parents new to the Sooke School District are asked to register their children at their neighbourhood school between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during the week of August 25 - 29, 2014. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2. All schools will be in session for one-half day. Classroom vacancies will not be known until after the first day of school so children new to the school may not be placed until September 3 or 4. Kindergarten parents please note: The first regular day for Kindergarten students will be Wednesday, September 10, with orientation sessions scheduled from September 3 – 9. Details of this schedule will be communicated by the school. Start
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Riely Brosius is ranked second in B.C. in his age category and is looking for gold at the BMX Provincial Cup Race Final this weekend in Colwood. less.” One of those faces will be upand-coming BMX rider Riely Brosius who enters the race ranked No. 2 in B.C. and the Langford resident hopes to slide past one more person before all is said and done in a sport that is now a huge part of him and his family’s life. “I like it a lot, my favourite part is just riding and having fun and jumping around, it’s fun,” the Happy Valley elementary school student said. “And I am really good, I usually win my races.” Riders from as far as the Main-
land, Prince George and all up and down Vancouver Island join the Grade 6 student who trains three or four times week in a sport his mother, Tara Brosius, said has helped him turn the corner in more ways than one. “He is an aggressive little rider and he knows his cornering well and he is out there in full force all the time,” she said. “Lots of wounds this year, but (he) jumps on his bike (and) keeps on going.” For more information visit Victoriabmx.com alim@goldstreamgazette.com
Ruggers help Canada to final Velox winger Jess Dovanne started in the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup final in France on Sunday, as Canada lost a dramatic match to England, 21-9. Second place is Canada’s highest achievement at the WRWC, a massive improvement on past finishes of fifth and sixth place.
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Dovanne, 28, played at UVic in 2005 before moving to Velox where she won multiple provincial club championships with the Velox Valkyries premier women’s team, based in Saanich. Former Vike Brittany Waters, 31, started in place of Dovanne in the semifinal versus
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2013 Dodge Ram
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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19,777*
$
GP2085A
2011 Chevrolet Impala
17,777*
$
TR2765A
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ
52,777*
$
XL3342A
2011 Cadillac CTS
31,777*
$
CV7829B
2010 Nissan Murano
21,777*
$
XP4496A
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04NISSAN MAZDAX05 3 MAZDA TRAIL SE AWD The Xtrail is a Japanese built GT reliability story. Made for only
Fully Equipped, two years in Canada,CD they have aplayer, strong resale value AC, and nice sun roof, remain a popular sports utility package, 141,305 kms! vehicle. 14-12391C A6540A
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117,990
$$
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10FORD toyota TOYOTA 06 FOCUS camry CAMRY SES ZX4
no accidents, nice Local, no sunroof, accidents, LLocal, oaded, package! Won’tWon’t last nice pacakge! leather, alloys, lowlong. last long. kms, won’t last long. 14-12538A JN1922A 14-12538A
14,193 8,990 14
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14-4463A A6500 14-4111A
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$ $ Now
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Fully local equipped, kms., car, CD Manual 5 speed, local, player, AC, immaculate shape. CVT Victoria car.alloy/w, trans, 83,100 km. 14-4111A 14-12584A 14-12571A
11,990 109,,990
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Automatic, speed, This is a one6owner CD player, AC,truck MP3with locally driven player,King no accidents, Pro4X Cab, low 44,900 km.18,000 and kms. of just colour matched canopy. A6514A 14-7591A
29,,990 21
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12CHEVROLET NISSAN 08 ALTIMA SR COBALT
Was $10,990 Was $15,990 Now Now
Nicely local appointed, LX AWD, BC car, model, manual CVT transmission, transmission. dual sunroof, nicely equipped.
14-6112B 14-4598A
$
12NISSAN HYUNDAI 13 TUCSON PRO V 4X GL
Was $16,990 $15,990 Now Now Now Was
perfect vehicle Only 17,000 kms!for won’t last long! Loaded, leather, sunroof, the outdoors family.
Was $11,990
10 03 09NISSAN NISSAN volkswageN MAXIMA 1.8 VERSA GLE Loaded, every option, city golf SL leather, sunroof, low Now Now Now
Navigation, 8Loaded, passenger, loaded, Loaded. Fully extra tires, No Major AWD, leather, rear serviced, local Victoria, Accidents, great price DVD and much more! no accidents! point!!
Super lowevery kms,option, Loaded, local car, sunroof, 5-speed,local leather, Sport car. Edition.
Was $25,990
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The “LT”2011 trimChevrolet level, well Cruze Eco isNice the most appointed. van! fuel efficient combination that GM makes in this model. JN1951B A6527A
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The Land Rover LR4 was not what I was expecting, instead it was a pleasant surprised. Looks: I’m used to seeing bulky and cumbersome old Land Rovers on the back roads, spinning out rocks while attempting a hill climb and shaking the occupants to bits! Fast forward to today’s version of the Land Rover and you will find an outstanding front end that is easily recognized with the signature grille and projector style headlights. Also feature are those trend setting side vents on the front fenders, much copied in the aftermarket. And the large rear glass panels that extend up into the roof line make the overall appearance very clean looking and unique. Optional 20 inch rims are worth the upcharge. In the cab: My first impression after climbing into the cab was one of disbelief. I did not expect that level of comfort. The sight lines are amazing and the blind spot was almost non-existent. The rear seats had plenty of room for adults and the cargo area was adequate. The heated leather wrapped steering wheel featured all the controls one needed to operate the equipment without distraction. The front and rear seats are heated. Power tilt/slide front sunroof and two sections of glass covering the
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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LT This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A
6,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS
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Alloy, Bluetooth, Spoiler. Stk #S16365
17,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
R YEA
2013 DODGE AVENGER SXT BC ONLY, No Accidents,
Stk #D16114A
2013 TOYOTA VENZA LIMITED BC ONLY! Leather - Backup Camera - Handsfree Phone - Side Mirror Turn Indicators - Traction Control - Power Rear Lift Gate Moonroof - Universal Garage Door Opener - 20” Alloy Compass/Temp. Stk #C16391
A
BC ONLY! Newly machined front rotors! A/C - Back Up Camera in rearview mirror - MP3 - AUX - Power Mirrors - Steel Running Boards. Stk #V16405
ACCIDENT FREE! TWIN TURBO! New brake pads and machined rotors! A/C - 6 spd Manual - Cruise Control - Traction Control - Sunroof - 19” Alloy Tinted Windows. Stk #V16427
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16,998
$
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19,998
$
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A
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17,995 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
14,498
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC Y! L ON
2012 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R BC ONLY! New tires, brakes and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Paddle Shifters Pioneer Stereo with touch screen and back up camera Sunroof - Traction Control - Bluetooth. Stk #V16375
15,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS
BC ONLY! 12V Power, 60/40 Split Rear Seats, A/C, Alarm, Bluetooth, Bucket Seats, Back Seat Center Arm Rest, Center Console Storage, Compass/Temp, Cruise,Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Heated Front Seats, Power Adjustable Seats, Locks, Windows, Side Mirrors, Power Trunk Latch, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Cont., Trip Comp., USB Port. Stk #D16381
2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LTD
NO NTS! DE CCI
A
ACCIDENT FREE! New rotors and battery! A/C - Leather - Heated Seats Power Sunroof - Steering Wheel Controls 12V Power Outlet. Stk #T16409
16,995
15,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO NTS! DE CCI
A
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 JEEP COMPASS NORTH EDITION
BC Y! L ON
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES & FRONT BRAKES! 16” Alloy - A/C - Cruise - Traction Control - Steering Wheel Controls 12V/115V Power Source Power Mirrors - Tilt Steering AUX In. Stk #V16419
2011 MAZDA MAZDA6I BC ONLY! 2 NEW TIRES & FRONT ROTORS! Leather – A/C – Heated Seats – Traction Control – Bluetooth – Cruise Control – 6 Disc CD/MP3/AUX – 12V Power – Power Mirrors – Steering Wheel Controls. Stk #C16459
18,995
$
19,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT BC ONLY! NO ACCIDENTS! 12V Power, A/C, Captain Chairs, Center
$
Stk #F16342
$
2013 TOYOTA COROLLA
Console Storage, Digital Compass, Power Side Mirrors, Windows & Locks, Remote Trunk Latch, Tilt Steering, Tire Pressure Monitor System, Trip Computer, IIlluminated Visor Mirror. Stk #D16437
Accident free, Sporty and Economical.
A
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2014 KIA RONDO
BC ONLY! No Accidents, A/C, Bluetooth, Sirrius, Heated Seats, ECO, Traction Control, Back Up Sensor Switch, Steering Wheel Volume Control. Stk #D16442
2012 HONDA CIVIC DX
18,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO NTS! DE CCI
$
16,898
19,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC ONLY! NO ACCIDENTS! Manual Transmission Sunroof. Stk #X16359
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
ACCIDENT FREE! A/C - Handsfree Phone - Steering Wheel Volume Controls - USB/AUX - Heated Seats Temp/Compass - 12V Power - Power Side Mirrors - Traction Control. Stk #D16463
15,998
$
2013 DODGE DART SXT
A
29,995
$
2012 HONDA CIVIC LX
NO NTS! DE CCI
$ NO NTS! DE CCI
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Vehicle Start - Power heated exterior mirrors - Cruise Control - 1.4L 4CYL Turbocharged - 16” Steel Wheels - Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Backup Camera - Steering Wheel Audio Controls - Climate Control Bluetooth - USB Port - XM Satellite - 7” Color Touch Screen - Oil Pan Heater Front Bucket Seats. Stk #K16263
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS/LTD BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Leather - A/C - Bluetooth - Active ECO - Dual Temperature Control Heated Seats - XM Radio - Handsfree Phone - Park Assist - Hill Decent Control Cruise Control - MP3/USB/AUX. Stk #D16389
2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO
24,898
2009 TOYOTA VENZA BC ONLY! New Steering Column - 20” Alloy A/C - Traction Control Power adjustable driver seat Power Mirrors. Stk #F16356
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 BMW 335I
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC ONLY! A/C -Bluetooth – Cruise Control – ECON – Power Sunroof – AUX/USB – 12 V. Stk #D16466
BC ONLY! 4 new tires and machined front rotors. Stk #D16338
21,398
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
22,995
14,998
$
18,498
Smart new 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine, 6-spd automatic, the best hwy fuel economy of any V6 in the class - 25 mpg, 290 HP - the most of any V6 in the class, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) adding extra precision and fuel efficiency or power output as conditions demand. Stk #Z16332
$
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Third door on the passenger side for easier access to back seat. Navigation, back up camera, steering wheel controls, hands free phone, USB and more! Stk #C16394
$ BC Y! L ON
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2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
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BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires. Stk #S16163
2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT
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22,995
NO NTS! DE CCI
2009 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
15,998
$
2010 FORD E250
$
2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO LT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO NTS! DE C C I
D AW
B.C. only! Diesel. Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power! Price includes 1 Year Unlimited kms Powertrain Warranty. Stk #C16139
Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265
$
15,398
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC Y! L ON
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$
28,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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BC ONLY! Recent brake work done A/C - Handsfree Phone - Traction Control AUX/USB - 17” Alloy Full Curtain Airbags. Stk #V16412
Stk #F16458
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2013
2013 DODGE DART SXT
Vancouver Island owned with great gas mileage!
$
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
21,498
A
17,995
16,698
$
NO NTS! DE CCI
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
BC Only, Accident Free, Keyless Entry, Heated Pwr Mirrors, Sat Radio,AC, ABS, Tilt Steering, 4WD.
2013 FORD E250
26,498
BC Y! L ON
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD F350 LARIAT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
17,598
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T
19,498
23,995
$
9,398
$
19,998
$
ACCIDENT FREE! Remote start, Uconnect Voice Command, dual zone A/C, 8.4” touch screen, backup camera, Sirius XM, 2nd row overhead 9” video screen. Stk #V16301
BC ONLY, All New Tires! Stk #Z16335
18,495
BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C. Stk #D16048
$
$
This is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look has transcended this car from a flower power vehicle to a somewhat of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks! You have to see this car! Stk #D16209
$
2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS AC, Traction Control,
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT
R YEA
30,898
BC Y! L ON
2012
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$
BC ONLY! A/C - Handsfree Phone Steering Wheel Controls - Traction Control - Speaker Mood Lighting Cruise Control - Heated Seats 18” Alloy Wheels 12V Power, USB, Aux IN. Stk #V16411
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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE!A/C - Cruise Control - 4 New tires - Pwr Windows, locks, mirrors - AM/FM Radio. Stk #C16393
A
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2013 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
27,998
NO NTS! DE CCI
NO NTS! DE CCI
29,998
$
2012 FORD F150 XLT
2011 KIA SOUL 4U
Super crew, 6.5’ bed, AWD, BC Only. Accident free! New windshield, new rear brakes and machined rotors all around! Stk #F16305
This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015
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Stk #D16350
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
3.99%
$
4WD, roof rack, Alloys.
15,498
BC Y! L ON
BC Y! L ON
2013 NISSANBC XTERRA Only, Accident Free,
A
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11,998
15,995
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2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S
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Classy, sporty and super clean!! This is one you don’t want to miss out on!! Stk #D16290
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2010 FORD FOCUS SES
2007 BMW 323I
BC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof, Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! A/C, Cruise Control , Handsfree Phone, Boxliner, Compass/Temp Guage, 17” Alloy, AUX, 12V Power Outlet, 60/40 Back Seat Split, Seats 6. Stk #F16361
Best City
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16,898
NO NTS! DE CCI
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2008 MINI COOPER S
Stk #V16325
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This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS!
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8,998
2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S
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2011
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Best City
This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088
R YEA
BC ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise - Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. Stk #D16076
2010
BC Y! L ON
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS
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2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! 2 New tires and new rear brakes and machined rotors – A/C – Heated Seats – Cruise Control – Steering Wheel Volume Controls – ActiveECO – Traction Control – 12V Power Outlet. Stk #D16432
NO NTS! DE CCI
2012 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 BC ONLY, NO ACCIDENTS, AC, Hatchback. Stk #D16443
A
13,498
12,998
$
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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LT This super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A
6,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS
2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP
Alloy, Bluetooth, Spoiler. Stk #S16365
17,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
R YEA
2013 DODGE AVENGER SXT BC ONLY, No Accidents,
Stk #D16114A
2013 TOYOTA VENZA LIMITED BC ONLY! Leather - Backup Camera - Handsfree Phone - Side Mirror Turn Indicators - Traction Control - Power Rear Lift Gate Moonroof - Universal Garage Door Opener - 20” Alloy Compass/Temp. Stk #C16391
A
BC ONLY! Newly machined front rotors! A/C - Back Up Camera in rearview mirror - MP3 - AUX - Power Mirrors - Steel Running Boards. Stk #V16405
ACCIDENT FREE! TWIN TURBO! New brake pads and machined rotors! A/C - 6 spd Manual - Cruise Control - Traction Control - Sunroof - 19” Alloy Tinted Windows. Stk #V16427
A
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NO NTS! DE CCI
16,998
$
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19,998
$
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A
NO NTS! DE CCI
NO NTS! DE CCI
A
17,995 (+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
14,498
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC Y! L ON
2012 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R BC ONLY! New tires, brakes and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Paddle Shifters Pioneer Stereo with touch screen and back up camera Sunroof - Traction Control - Bluetooth. Stk #V16375
15,998
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS
BC ONLY! 12V Power, 60/40 Split Rear Seats, A/C, Alarm, Bluetooth, Bucket Seats, Back Seat Center Arm Rest, Center Console Storage, Compass/Temp, Cruise,Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Heated Front Seats, Power Adjustable Seats, Locks, Windows, Side Mirrors, Power Trunk Latch, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Cont., Trip Comp., USB Port. Stk #D16381
2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LTD
NO NTS! DE CCI
A
ACCIDENT FREE! New rotors and battery! A/C - Leather - Heated Seats Power Sunroof - Steering Wheel Controls 12V Power Outlet. Stk #T16409
16,995
15,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO NTS! DE CCI
A
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 JEEP COMPASS NORTH EDITION
BC Y! L ON
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES & FRONT BRAKES! 16” Alloy - A/C - Cruise - Traction Control - Steering Wheel Controls 12V/115V Power Source Power Mirrors - Tilt Steering AUX In. Stk #V16419
2011 MAZDA MAZDA6I BC ONLY! 2 NEW TIRES & FRONT ROTORS! Leather – A/C – Heated Seats – Traction Control – Bluetooth – Cruise Control – 6 Disc CD/MP3/AUX – 12V Power – Power Mirrors – Steering Wheel Controls. Stk #C16459
18,995
$
19,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT BC ONLY! NO ACCIDENTS! 12V Power, A/C, Captain Chairs, Center
$
Stk #F16342
$
2013 TOYOTA COROLLA
Console Storage, Digital Compass, Power Side Mirrors, Windows & Locks, Remote Trunk Latch, Tilt Steering, Tire Pressure Monitor System, Trip Computer, IIlluminated Visor Mirror. Stk #D16437
Accident free, Sporty and Economical.
A
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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2014 KIA RONDO
BC ONLY! No Accidents, A/C, Bluetooth, Sirrius, Heated Seats, ECO, Traction Control, Back Up Sensor Switch, Steering Wheel Volume Control. Stk #D16442
2012 HONDA CIVIC DX
18,995
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
NO NTS! DE CCI
$
16,898
19,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC ONLY! NO ACCIDENTS! Manual Transmission Sunroof. Stk #X16359
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
ACCIDENT FREE! A/C - Handsfree Phone - Steering Wheel Volume Controls - USB/AUX - Heated Seats Temp/Compass - 12V Power - Power Side Mirrors - Traction Control. Stk #D16463
15,998
$
2013 DODGE DART SXT
A
29,995
$
2012 HONDA CIVIC LX
NO NTS! DE CCI
$ NO NTS! DE CCI
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Vehicle Start - Power heated exterior mirrors - Cruise Control - 1.4L 4CYL Turbocharged - 16” Steel Wheels - Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Backup Camera - Steering Wheel Audio Controls - Climate Control Bluetooth - USB Port - XM Satellite - 7” Color Touch Screen - Oil Pan Heater Front Bucket Seats. Stk #K16263
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS/LTD BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Leather - A/C - Bluetooth - Active ECO - Dual Temperature Control Heated Seats - XM Radio - Handsfree Phone - Park Assist - Hill Decent Control Cruise Control - MP3/USB/AUX. Stk #D16389
2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO
24,898
2009 TOYOTA VENZA BC ONLY! New Steering Column - 20” Alloy A/C - Traction Control Power adjustable driver seat Power Mirrors. Stk #F16356
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 BMW 335I
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC ONLY! A/C -Bluetooth – Cruise Control – ECON – Power Sunroof – AUX/USB – 12 V. Stk #D16466
BC ONLY! 4 new tires and machined front rotors. Stk #D16338
21,398
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
22,995
14,998
$
18,498
Smart new 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine, 6-spd automatic, the best hwy fuel economy of any V6 in the class - 25 mpg, 290 HP - the most of any V6 in the class, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) adding extra precision and fuel efficiency or power output as conditions demand. Stk #Z16332
$
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Third door on the passenger side for easier access to back seat. Navigation, back up camera, steering wheel controls, hands free phone, USB and more! Stk #C16394
$ BC Y! L ON
BC Y! L ON
2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
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BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires. Stk #S16163
2011 FORD EXPLORER XLT
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22,995
NO NTS! DE CCI
2009 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD
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15,998
$
2010 FORD E250
$
2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO LT
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B.C. only! Diesel. Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power! Price includes 1 Year Unlimited kms Powertrain Warranty. Stk #C16139
Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265
$
15,398
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC Y! L ON
BC Y! L ON
$
28,998
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
BC Y! L ON
2014
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R YEA
BC ONLY! Recent brake work done A/C - Handsfree Phone - Traction Control AUX/USB - 17” Alloy Full Curtain Airbags. Stk #V16412
Stk #F16458
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013
2013 DODGE DART SXT
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$
$
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21,498
A
17,995
16,698
$
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$
BC Only, Accident Free, Keyless Entry, Heated Pwr Mirrors, Sat Radio,AC, ABS, Tilt Steering, 4WD.
2013 FORD E250
26,498
BC Y! L ON
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD F350 LARIAT
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
17,598
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T
19,498
23,995
$
9,398
$
19,998
$
ACCIDENT FREE! Remote start, Uconnect Voice Command, dual zone A/C, 8.4” touch screen, backup camera, Sirius XM, 2nd row overhead 9” video screen. Stk #V16301
BC ONLY, All New Tires! Stk #Z16335
18,495
BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C. Stk #D16048
$
$
This is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look has transcended this car from a flower power vehicle to a somewhat of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks! You have to see this car! Stk #D16209
$
2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS AC, Traction Control,
$
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2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT
R YEA
30,898
BC Y! L ON
2012
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$
BC ONLY! A/C - Handsfree Phone Steering Wheel Controls - Traction Control - Speaker Mood Lighting Cruise Control - Heated Seats 18” Alloy Wheels 12V Power, USB, Aux IN. Stk #V16411
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BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE!A/C - Cruise Control - 4 New tires - Pwr Windows, locks, mirrors - AM/FM Radio. Stk #C16393
A
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27,998
NO NTS! DE CCI
NO NTS! DE CCI
29,998
$
2012 FORD F150 XLT
2011 KIA SOUL 4U
Super crew, 6.5’ bed, AWD, BC Only. Accident free! New windshield, new rear brakes and machined rotors all around! Stk #F16305
This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other! Stk #T16015
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3.99%
$
4WD, roof rack, Alloys.
15,498
BC Y! L ON
BC Y! L ON
2013 NISSANBC XTERRA Only, Accident Free,
A
FROM
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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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20
11,998
15,995
$
A
19th
$
$
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S
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Machined front rotors. Stk #T16255
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2007 BMW 323I
BC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof, Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282
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Best City
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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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NO NTS! DE CCI
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1
VICTORIA NEWS
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2008 MINI COOPER S
Stk #V16325
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$
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17th
1
This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system, backup camera and MANY more options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229
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VICTORIA NEWS
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2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL
ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204
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BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!
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1
VICTORIA NEWS
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A
of the
2011
15,498
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This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1! Stk #V16088
R YEA
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2010
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2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS
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2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945
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12,998
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Striving to be at one with your steed
Alexandra Straub
Bryan Hourt, Acura’s assistant large project leader of vehicle performance, tells of his upbringing on a ranch in northwest Nebraska, he talks about horse power. He explains that when you connect with the animal, getting on with life’s daily tasks is much easier. If you’re out of sync with your horse, you work twice as hard since you have to think for both yourself and it. In one situation, you enjoy yourself and get more done. The other is exhausting. If you’re in a car that you don’t connect with, everyday routine can be more arduous than it has to be. Its quirks rub you the wrong way. But, if you love your car and know exactly what it’s going to
do in any given situation life on the road is so much better. Enter the 2015 Acura TLX that blends horsepower, with grace and poise. When I slipped inside the cabin of the new TLX, pushed the start button, selected the “D” button and drove off, confidence was apparent from the start. It’s a vehicle designed with performance in mind from the ground up. Its chassis features a newly designed four-wheel independent suspension system to help you enjoy country roads or urban life. It’s tame at slower speeds – and very good table manners – but has the ability to take on higher speed challenges without breaking a sweat. I might have taken a corner or two relatively swiftly, but the steering feel, and its ability to maintain composure in
a turn was impressive. Each model comes with Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System that allows drivers to customize their driving experience through four selectable modes. Depending on the setting, Acura says, “IDS will adjust power-steering effort, throttle response, transmission shift logic, HVAC system operation, and the control logic for either the P-AWS or SH-AWD systems. The new Sport+ mode unlocks the full performance potential of the TLX with the most aggressive settings.” Whether you want that extra bit of gusto, or you are driving around town, the TLX has a mode for you. Three TLX models will be offered. The first comes with a 2.4-litre, i-VTEC inline-4 engine with an eight-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque
converter, and Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS). It has an output of 206 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque. Then there’s a trim with a 3.5-litre, i-VTEC V6 engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission and P-AWS. That produces 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque, and gets 10 more hp and 13 more lb-ft of torque versus the 2014 TL 3.5-litre engine. Lastly, there’s the TLX SH-AWD with next-generation Super-Handling AllWheel Drive, available only with the 3.5-litre, 290 horsepower V6 and ninespeed automatic. Eventually, both the TSX and TL will be succeeded by the TLX. It makes sense. Dimensionally, the TLX will be positioned between the ILX entry-luxury sedan and the RLX flagship Acura sedan.
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There’s room for five, 405L of cargo room around back and places to store personal items. Sure there are sportier offerings in the segment. The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of them. So is the Audi A4. But what works for the TLX is its understated elegance. It’s pleasant to drive, and with a centre stack stripped of unnecessary buttons making it more user friendly. I’d describe my experience in both the 4 and 6 cylinder TLXs to be pleasant. Not the bad pleasant, the kind of adjective you use to describe a mother in-law or awkward coworker. But pleasant in the way that it’s quiet, does the job well and is a pleasure to drive. The 2015 TLX has a starting MSRP for the four-cylinder engine at $34,990. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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Logan Anderson, 24, pictured in Banff, Alta., hopes to open a travel company to help people suffering from mental health issues.
Backpacker caters travel to helping the mentally ill Drew McLachlan News staff
industry doesn’t really think about mental illness. The main barrier people think about is money, but for a lot of people it’s not just money – it’s confidence.” Anderson, who keeps a travel blog, says that he’s been gathering ideas on how to break that barrier from readers who haven’t been able to travel themselves. Halcyon Backpacking is seeking investors, and Anderson hopes to have several west coast and maritime trips running
next summer, before expanding into central Canada and the U.S. He says that while he’s garnered the interest of a lot of hopeful-travelers, the company is still a long ways away from meeting its financial goals. “I’m a lot more confident in my daily life because of travelling, and I’m optimistic,” Anderson says. “I’ve had tremendous support so far, this really is something a lot of people have been waiting for.” reporter@vicnews.com
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At 18 years old, Logan Anderson found himself on a plane, headed for Nova Scotia, with only a backpack filled with camping gear. For Anderson, who suffers from depression and social anxiety, making the commitment to travel alone across the country, and far outside his comfort zone, was a daunting task. But after spending a month camping along the Atlantic Ocean, Anderson brought home a new, more confident mindset. “The change in environment, being in nature, it was comforting in ways that regular counselling wasn’t,” says Anderson, a Victoria resident. “It’s a different kind of therapy.” Now at 24, and having spent his summers traveling North America and Europe, Anderson wants to bring others suffering from mental health issues into that same headspace. For the past six months, Anderson has been laying out plans for Halcyon Backpacking, a travel company focussed on well-being. His goal is to have fiveto 25- day excursions through nature and cities, led by not only a
tour guide, but a professional counsellor, who would lead group sessions around a campfire or on the lake after a hike. Each travel group would be made of people suffering from the same set of mental health issues, though he notes the goal of the trips is to create a fun atmosphere rather than feeling like a medical outing. “Most youth tours are very party-oriented, and that can be really intimidating for some people,” says Anderson. “The whole
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Langford resident Kyle Douglas drives the ball during the 7th annual Quay Classic Golf Tournament. Arnold Lim/News staff
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Operating 30 Years - Quality - Honesty Auto-Repair - Diagnostics Computerized - All Makes - Models Gas - Propane - Diesel New – Middle Aged – Old Domestic & Foreign Business Focus Towards Excellence “You drive it, we repair it!”
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Members of Play Fair and Have Fun (in red) and the Death Hammers jostle for the ball in the A final of the Turf Burn co-ed seven-a-side soccer tournament at West Shore Parks and Recreation.
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Welcome to Snapshot! Today we present our latest photographic tribute to life on the West Shore. The Goldstream News Gazette staff spend hours meeting and talking to people in our community over the course of the a day, month and year. We appreciate the ability to share their stories and get to know them better. During the course of our days, we capture images of people at work, at play and engaged in various activities of life. We
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know that many of you are just like us, excited to capture those budding flowers, brilliant sunsets and fun, family outings. We’d like to thank those of you who shared your photos for this special edition of the News Gazette. We think our first Snapshot is a great example of a year around the West Shore.
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Acucentre Dental Clinic 250-590-1059
Today’s dental treatments and materials can make a real lasting difference. The skill, experience, and commitment of our Clinical Staff – using a combination of science and artistry –may literally enhance your Confident Smile. Even a subtle change in Your Smile helps you to project an image of self-confidence and high personal esteem. When you feel good about yourself, it shows in your appearance. • Food Bank Donations are Welcomed and Encouraged • a brighter smile with teeth whitening, bonding and root canal therapy • a confident smile with crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants • a healthy smile with regular oral hygiene car and treatment planning • options: fillings, porcelain veneers and clear aligner FOOD BANK DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED. NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED AND SERVE AS CREDITS ON THE FAMILY ACCOUNT.
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Come join our amazing team of volunteers Here at Habitat for Humanity Victoria, we rely on volunteers on builds and in the ReStore to help us build homes for hardworking local families.
Make a difference locally with
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Flowers bud in bright purple colour along the edge of the roadway in front of Hatley Castle.
Our Family is here for Your Family
Just like Bob and Norma’s own family, Saunders Subaru will be there for each generation of your family. Whether young, young at heart, or in between, Subaru offers a full model line up to meet every age and driving experience. With the all new designed Sporty WRX and BRZ line up, Subaru gives any driver an exhilarating experience and the new look will make everyone turn theirs head at a bus stop. With each changing season or growing family, Saunders Subaru will take the time to match you with a model that suits your needs in the city, at work, the outdoors, skiing, kayaking or just a combination of them all.
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Stop in at Saunders Subaru and feel the excitement again. Even if you aren’t buying a Red Sports Car.
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With Subaru’s Symmetrical all wheel drive system and being a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, across the entire product line, it is reassuring to know your family will be safe. Drop in to see and experience the new generation of Subaru. We have the largest stock of new and used Subaru’s on the island, “the coffee’s always on, your pet is welcome and you’ll enjoy a free car wash for the life of your vehicle!”
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Riders make their way over a series of humps at the Greater Victoria BMX track at West Shore Parks and Recreation during the Race for Life fundraiser event. Riders were raising money for leukemia and lymphoma re s e a rc h and support. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff
A pair of snow-white trumpeter swans are captured at Esquimalt Lagoon on a sunny day in January.
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Local artist Frank McMahon stands beside one of his first pieces, titled Flamenco Fire. McMahon only began painting two years ago when he decided to drop in on an art class. He finished this painting in one day.
Photo by Richard Letourneau
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Dylan Johnson unfurls a hand-painted mural from Watoto Africa at the first swap meet of the season at Western Speedway in April.
Billy Talent headlines day two at Rock the Shores 2014
Photo by Dan Politano
Kaitlyn Politano stands next to her seashell creation at Esquimalt Lagoon in early 2014.
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Colwood Dental Group From a practice above a Barber Shop at 303 Goldstream in 1967 to the current building 318 Goldstream Ave Colwood Dental Group continues to see 12,000 plus patients come through their doors. Striving to create a west coast look, Colwood Dental continues to be an architecturally significant building with ample parking and carefully tended grounds. Originally the building housed three partners, three apartments on the second floor a separate suite for general anesthetics a full service dental lab in the basement. Colwood being a progressive community grew quickly and the apartments soon became home to more partners, the lab to a boardroom and lunchroom for the ever-growing staff. Current partners Dr. Dustin Holben, Dr. Sandy Hunter, Dr. Kyle Egger, Dr. Robert Walker and Dr. Kerr Willamson, continue the to offer the same friendly service and cutting edge dentistry as their predecessors. These young partners with young families take pride in the Colwood Community and offer safe and modern practices.
Complete Family Dentistry committed to restoring and beautifying the natural qualities of your smile.
L-R: Dr. Sandy Hunter, Dr. Kerr Williamson, Dr. Kyle Egger, Dr. Dustin Holben, Dr. Robert Walker
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Main Floor Dr. Kyle Egger 250-474-3655 Dr. Sandy Hunter 250-474-3722 Dr. Kerr Williamson 250-474-4014 Upper Floor 250-474-3434 Dr. Dustin Holben Dr. Robert Walker Dr. Stephanie Takeda Dr. Peter Liem Dr. Tracey Mitchell
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Frank Pereira keeps his eye on the target after delivering a shot during a carpet bowling session at the Juan de Fuca 55-plus Seniors Centre. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff
Frank Pereira keeps his eye on the target after delivering a shot during a carpet bowling session at the Juan de Fuca 55-plus Seniors Centre. Raindrops cling to new shoots on plants next to the Ed Nixon Trail boardwalk in Langford on a rainy spring day. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff
Raindrops cling to new shoots on plants next to the Ed Nixon Trail boardwalk in Langford on a rainy spring day. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff
SKILLED VOLUNTEER TRADESPEOPLE NEEDED! Habitat needs experienced tradespeople to help
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build its next set of homes. Are you able to donate your skills to help local families in need of a safe and decent place to live? Are you able to contribute a few days of your expertise to supervise and lead teams of unskilled volunteers? Want to help in other ways?
HELP BUILD IT WITH YOUR DONATED PRODUCT
Habitat is able to build affordable homes thanks to the donated labour and material we receive. Do you have something to donate to our build?
We want to hear from you! Please contact Nancy Taylor at:
volunteer@habitatvictoria.com / 250-480-7688, ext. 105
MOVING? RENOVATING? WE NEED YOUR STUFF!
Donate your gently used furniture, cabinetry or appliances and help us to build more homes for hardworking local families!
REACH Young Parent and Early Childhood Centre is taking registrations for September 2014 for infants and toddlers up to 36 months. Places for young parent families and community families available.
Call (250) 474-4342. SKOOKUM Café will be launching our 3 Day a Week Hours from September 16, 2014.
Call 250-386-7867 to donate. FREE pick-up on large items West Shore Child,Youth and Family Centre • 345 Wale Road 250-478-8357 • www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org
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Harry Kuiack has been working on Glen Lake harvesting the weeds for more than 15 years. The Langford resident and his fellow weed co-ordinators are always looking for volunteers to help out.
Damien Mydonc, 7, Leyland Jeal, 5, and Logan Jeal, 2, navigate the new playground at Goldstream Campground.
Photo by Charla Huber
Beecher Bay First Nation Chief Russ Chipps, centre stands with sisters Danielle, 13, left, and Samantha CharlesHorne, 10, after they took a dip in Matheson Lake in Metchosin. More than 20 other band members took part in the grassroots movement called Winter Nominations 2014.
Newly breaking into the beauty industry is a form of hair removal called sugaring. It is sweeping across North America and converting women and men that are getting waxed on a regular basis into those getting sugared over the course of several months and beginning to experience permanency in hairlessness. Therefore a new spa in the Langford area has opened and is offering this service along with many others such as an advanced nail academy and ear/nose piercing.
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The certified sugarists working at Sugaring Spa are dedicated to creating an environment in which all clients feel welcome and comfortable while maintaining a high level of privacy and confidentiality. Clients are educated in the differences between waxing and sugaring, the benefits it provides to your skin’s general health, techniques, and the product itself. The product is so natural clients are welcome to even try a taste for themselves since its makeup is purely sugar, lemon juice, and water.
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JESKEN AERIE Assisted Living Residence SUMMER BAKE SALE BAZAAR & BBQ Sat, August 23rd, 11am-2pm 817 Goldstream Ave. Fresh, delicious, professionally made baked goods!
APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING
PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR SPORT EXCELLENCE needs volunteers to assist with the organization and delivery of a celebration on August 23rd 2014 honoring the 20th anniversary of the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES is looking for Discharge Lounge Volunteers to provide a welcoming and comforting atmosphere for discharged patients while they wait for family members and transportation home. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
SAANICH Neighbourhood Place seeks a volunteer receptionist to answer phone calls & greet clients as needed. Other tasks may include data entry, filing, and email correspondence. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
PERSONAL SERVICES
INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB is a not-for-profit organization committed to building relationships of trust in the marketplace. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory
PERSONALS MAKE A Connection, Talk to Sexy Singles FREE now! Call 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+
LOST AND FOUND LOST STRAND of pearls in Sidney, BC, if found please call (250)721-0020.
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. LIONS GATE FOREST PRODUCTS is accepting resumes for BC Coastal Licensed Scalers. * Camp/Local Positions available (Northern Vancouver Island) * Competitive wages, plus full benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ken@lgforest.ca
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Calling all Experienced and Inexperienced
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SALVATION ARMY- Addictions Rehabilitation Centre is looking for a volunteer to help provide a safe and welcoming environment for people of all faiths, cultures, and ethnicities. Must be prepared to provide Christian spiritual guidance to those interested. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Be part of building Vancouver Island’s landmark projects including the upcoming: Campbell River and Comox Hospitals
Come grow with us! Check us out: www.lmsgroup.ca and Facebook
Contact us including your brief summary of interest & resume Quote: “VI-2014� in the subject line via e-mail: careers@lmsgroup.ca OR Fax: 1.604.572.6139 Due to our high volume of applications, only those who clearly outline the application requirements above will be contacted toward future screening. No phone calls will be accepted (to be fair to all)
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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
2 LARGE HEALTHY house plants, $30 each. Call (778)426-3424. APPROX 3LBS of beads & supplies $25. 10 screwdrivers $10. (778)265-1615.
VOX ZENITH 27� TV. works very well, only $50. 250-4727274.
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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
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SCOOTER, INVACARE Pegasus, 40 amp battery, $1000. (250)652-8987.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED 32 Years of being 'an Island Original' At Quality Foods, we love where we live and we love what we do. Which is why we are expanding across the Island. In 2015 we plan to open another new store in View Royal Victoria and other expansion plans are currently underway throughout the Island. We are looking for people who: • Look forward to exciting, new challenges • Want to be part of an expanding grocery company • Enjoy being part of an innovative and creative group • Have management experience in the grocery business
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE
If you’re the right person, join our team and hit the ground running as new opportunities arise! Help us in creating unique and genuine customer and employee experiences as we continue to grow. We re committed to building a team that does the right thing for our customers, team members and communities. Requirements Multiple years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the grocery business
Contact us with your resume today! Attention: Lyall Woznesensky Quality@QualityFoods.com Quality Foods is a Platinum Member of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, with award-winning stores on Vancouver Island and Powell River. To learn more about QF and browse our current postings, go to QualityFoods.com
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SINGER SEWING Machinecommercial, heavy duty+ table/stool, $99. (250)385-5282.
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NEW: 2 sleeping bags, $15 ea. 2 stacking coolers, $15. Call (250)652-3606.
SPORTABILITY VICTORIA needs six volunteers to sell raffle tickets for a meat draw. All proceeds go to the boccia players for the rental of gym equipment, and transportation to tournaments throughout BC and elsewhere. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
THE FIRST Open Heart Society is looking for a Director to sit on the Board to discuss operations of the Society. No previous exp. required; a passion for the organization’s objectives a must! Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
REAL ESTATE
DISHES- “CRECENT�, fine china, complete set of 6, good cond, $15. (250)595-3729.
SANDRINGHAM CARE CENTRE is looking for volunteers to help provide a spa day for its residents. Experience providing esthetic services such as manicures and hand massages an asset! Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
THE DIDI SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to assist with marketing and online sales. Must be a team player! Experience w/web design & social media an asset. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
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AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca
SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI Strictly Strata Management oneflatfee.ca 250-588-4019 or strictlystrata@gmail.com
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO DOWNTOWN: 2 bdrm condo. Sept. 1. W/D. Furn or un-furn, NS/NP Refs, $1250. 1/2 mo. free for yr lease 250-383-8800 FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services ROYAL OAK: Near Commonwealth Pool, 1 bdrm condo, hardwood floors, appl’s, prkg. Refs. $950. (250)216-5090. SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230
RV PADS MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sewer, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services. Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604745-2267 email: info@campbridal.ca www.campbridal.ca
SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233. TRIANGLE MOUNTAIN: furnished room avail, W/D, $400 incld’s internet. Hydro extra. Avail now. N/P. 250-858-6930.
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BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755.
ESQUIMALT 2-BDRM ground level, W/D. N/S. $1000. Avail Sept 1st. (250)385-2846.
BRIGHT, PRIVATE, quiet suite in central Saanich. Avail Sept 1. NS/NP. $850 all inclusive. Call (250)516-0342.
LANGFORD- LARGE 1 bdrm, inclds hydro, heat and water. Shared laundry. $850/mo. Avail Sept 1. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Call (250)478-7950.
VIEW ROYAL 2 bdrm. $1100. includes utilities, cable, internet, laundry. NS/NP. Avail Sept. 1st. Call 250-474-2369 or 250-217-0767.
SUITES, UPPER SOOKE: QUAINT 1 bdrm $675/mo, includes hydro. Avail. now. (778)352-1618.
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SEEKING COTTAGE, rural quiet. Wood/elec heat. Prof., mature, sustainable values. Refs. Joanne (250)381-6171.
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Q: WHAT KINDS OF VIEWS ADD THE MOST TO A HOME’S VALUE? Deciding just how much extra to charge for a home with a spectacular view, compared a similar home without the same vantage point, can be a tricky business and depends partially on how strongly motivated the seller is to part with their property. The people who appraise homes – usually experienced Realtors – look at a variety of factors when figuring out how to price a view home for a seller. Answering such questions as, ‘is the view seen from rooms where it can regularly be taken advantage of?’ ‘Does it go away with the change of seasons or an ill-considered building permit?’ or ‘Is the focus on mountains or the ocean in the distance or on city lights a block away?’ can help determine the quality of your view. A view of nature is generally going to add the most, as opposed to a view of a large housing development below.
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Water views come in various forms
Aging waterfront homes, newer developments create view options Don Descoteau News staff
The old real estate expression, “they’re not making any more waterfront,” holds true everywhere, including on the West Shore. Jeff Sutherland, a trained journalist and magazine publisher who knows how to turn a phrase, knows that point well. Having moved to Bear Mountain from Duncan about five years ago, he and his wife enjoyed coming down to Esquimalt Lagoon where they could walk their dog and watch the various forms of traffic on the ocean. During those waterfront trips, they would walk along Ocean Boulevard, which has a handful of homes facing the water. One particular property would always catch their attention. “There was one house among the five here that we said if that house ever came on the market, we’d have a look at it,” Sutherland says. The home did come on the market a couple of years ago, and with the help of agent Jason Leslie of ReMax Camosun, the couple snapped it up for what they felt was a decent price. “The attraction of waterfront here is you could add half a million dollars (in price) to this same house if you go further (into Victoria),” says Sutherland, who still works out of Duncan, while his wife, an obstetrician, works out of Victoria General Hospital. “We looked at buying up the hill
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Buying a home with views like this one, seen from a property on Ocean Boulevard, can cost more initially, but one’s investment in location will be well-preserved. (Lagoon Road) and saving basically $200,000 and $300,000,” he says, but in the end the waterfront feature sold them. Many properties on the ocean or on a lake are aging, Leslie says, which is not always what buyers these days are looking for. They may not be interested in doing renovations, or knocking down an old house to build new. For that reason, Leslie says, true waterfront properties may well be considered undervalued right now. “Ten years ago when a waterfront listing came up, it was snapped up,”
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he says. “Today, there seems to be a better inventory of it, in my opinion. The reality of it is, we’re not manufacturing any more waterfront.” Forty- and 50-year-old waterfront housing stock in Colwood and View Royal can provide great value in the $700,000 to $850,000 range, he adds. For those who want newer, but still crave the ability to look out at the ocean or lake, single family homes and multi-unit developments continue to be built to take advantage of water views. Whether you’re looking at the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olym-
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4-245 Ontario St., $299,900 2086 Penzance, $649,900 Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291 John West, 250-385-2033
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1743 Emerson St., $528,000
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Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033
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1148 Craigflower Rd., $574,900
Saturday & Sunday 10-5 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739
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Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003
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Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301
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Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
2234 Edgelow St., $473,000
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
4942 Cordova Bay, $829,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Jonas Solberg 250-479-3333
1640 Sarita Pl., $599,000 Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
18-4058 Corners Pl., $309,900
Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838
Midtown Park, From $299,999
Daily 12-4 RE/MAX Camosun Peter Lindsay, 250-744-3301
790 Fir Tree Glen, $2,200,000
Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
201-1025 Inverness Rd., $199,500
10500 McDonald Park, $539,000
Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250-384-8124
#4-10457 Resthaven Dr, $749,000 Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653
201-2421 Sidney Ave., $369,000 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Winnie Wu, 250-656-0911
2221 Magnolia Pl., $484,000
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124 Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911
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3166 Wascana St., $354,000
Saturday 11:30-1:30 RE/MAX Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301
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Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ray Milan, 250-818-9171
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Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance Karen Love, 250-727-5868
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
19-10520 McDonald Park Rd., $499,000
Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Debra Bartlett, 250-656-0911
Sunday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
2426 Selwyn Rd., $599,000
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1666 Georgia View, $789,000
5-614 Granrose Terr., $599,900
Sat. 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
9883 Seventh St.,
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Wendy Thompson, 250-479-3333
1717 Hovey Rd., $965,000 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
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Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Kent Roden, 250-565-0911
8880 Park Pacific Terr, Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Kimberley Legeard, 250-656-0911 $1,148,000 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun 1-9855 Resthaven Dr., Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
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8770 Pender Park Dr., $899,900
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2004 Hawkins Pl., $549,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
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Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lynne Sager, 250-744-3301
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Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-882-0224
3373 Alfred Pl., $599,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jandy Gruhn, 250-477-7291
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Sunday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
1541 Winslow Dr., $369,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jean Omlechenko, 250-477-7291
1148 Kildew Rd., $327,900 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-220-8600
17-3409 Brittany Dr.,
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Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
103 & 105-990 Rattanwood Pl., $319,900
5577 Medberry Close, $649,000
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Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333
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Ryder Hesjedal takes part in the inaugural Tour de Victoria in 2011. The ride now boasts 1,800 cyclists.
No Ryder, no problem Tour de Victoria big ride starts in front of the B.C. legislature building and goes east through Saanich, View Royal and Colwood, then to Metchosin before looping back through the Highlands Travis Paterson News staff
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8:30 am to 11:00 am Langford Staples Front Parking Lot
Hosted by the Lions Club in conjunction with Staples. Raising money for STOCK THE LOCKERS! A program designed to purchase supplies for local families that cannot afford them.
Gerry Denis, general manager of the Langford Staples, holds one of the back-to-school kits the store is putting together for children in need as part of its Stock the Lockers fundraiser. Jaedon Strauss, far left, Sherry King and Jen Fiorin (who also works as a music teacher) are all working hard to help the store reach its $10,000 cash donations goal. — Image Credit: Angela Cowan/News Staff
Most cyclists partaking in Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria on Sunday are completely okay with Hesjedal’s absence. The pro cyclist is in Spain for the threeweek Vuelta a Espana, or Tour of Spain, which runs Aug. 23 to Sept. 14. It’s a little ironic, though, because this year’s Tour de Victoria, a mass participation ride that’s expanded its route through Saanich, was previously scheduled so Hesjedal could participate. “People understand Ryder is going to compete in the Vuelta,” said Tour de Victoria director Seamus McGrath, a former pro mountain biker and Olympian. “This might be a better way to give Ryder a chance to win (than in the Tour de France).” The West Shore-raised Hesjedal finished an impressive ninth overall at the Giro d’Italia in May, having won that event in 2012. He then skipped the 2014 Tour de France in July to focus on this weekend’s Vuelta start. When pro cycling teams are scheduling their rosters for the summer’s three Grand Tours of France, Italy and Spain, it’s common to have elite riders such as Hesjedal do either the Giro (May) and Vuelta (August), or the Tour de France (July) rather than all three. For the region’s Grand Tour fans, having Ryder starting in the Vuelta the day before the Tour de Victoria is almost more
exciting. “With pro cycling, it’s hard to see seven to nine months into the future,” McGrath said. “Hesjedal had such a great ride at the Giro, (Garmin-Sharp) decided to give him a chance to go for it at the Tour de Spain.” This year’s Tour de Victoria is split into three distance groups. The big ride is 145 kilometres. It starts in front of the B.C. legislature building and goes east through Saanich, View Royal and Colwood, then all the way to Metchosin before looping back through the Highlands. It then crosses over to Cordova Bay and follows the water south through Saanich and Oak Bay, back to the legislature. An abbreviated route of 100 km starts in Langford and follows much of the last 100 km of the big route, while an easier 45 km starts at the Camosun College Interurban campus, heads north around Elk Lake and also crosses over to Cordova Bay where it connects with the other routes and finishes on Belleville Street. “The routes are focused heavily on riding in Saanich,” McGrath said. “It’s a favourite area for local cyclists and a treat for people from out of town because of the stunning scenery.” The Tour de Victoria grew from 1,350 participants in its first year in 2011 to 1,800 cyclists last year. McGrath said he anticipates another 1,800 this year but won’t know the numbers until Sunday of as the final count grows in the waning days before the event. reporter@saanichnews.com
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