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Revving up the real estate marketplace Belmont secondary Grade 12 students Emmah Langer, left and Brianne Sleivert dig a hole to plant trees at Colwood Creek Park as part of the Trees for Tomorrow program funded by the province and the City of Colwood. Arnold Lim/News staff

Planting trees for tomorrow’s generations Students and others help to repopulate desecrated land Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

Brianne Sleivert’s polka-dotted gumboots are firmly entrenched in a muddy field off Cecil Blogg Drive in Colwood. Next to her, Belmont secondary classmate Emmah Langer, wearing pink-

trimmed flower boots, scoops loose dirt away with her hands as Sleivert shovels out a hole. The two are planting one of 500 trees to be added at Colwood Creek Park as part of the city’s Trees for Tomorrow program. “We like to get involved in community and do what we can,” said Sleivert, 17. “It’s good because it helps our community right by our school.” Dozens of Belmont students are lined up around them in adjacent dirt patches, where park staff have prepped the area for them to dig, drag, stomp and plant

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hundreds of Douglas fir, cedar, black cottonwood and alder trees at the park. The project, designed to help improve the creek habitat and enhance the park, is funded in part by a $20,000 provincial grant and money from the City of Colwood. On the ground it’s receiving help from the Victoria Green Team and local youth and community volunteers. Colwood Coun. Cynthia Day said the project has been a long time coming. PLEASE SEE: Tree planters, Page A6

Goldstream News Gazette readers will notice a new section in today’s paper. Real Estate Victoria has been the market leader since 1977, featuring everything about the industry for the Capital Regional District: home listings, weekend Open Houses and useful information about purchasing or listing a home for sale. Licensed real estate professionals based in your community are featured in REV, relaying expert industry knowledge on which home sellers and buyers can rely. If you find a home featured in REV that you’d like to learn more about, just contact the real estate professional featured in the advertisement. To advertise a property for sale in REV, please contact your local licensed Realtor. Readers will also enjoy a weekly column by designer Amy McGeachy, host of CHEK TV’s “Trend” program. And there’s a chance to win a $10,000 prize package courtesy of Dodd’s Furniture and Atlas Audio Video. Traditionally, Real Estate Victoria has been available at convenient pick-up locations around the region such as real estate offices, financial institutions and, of course, the Victoria Real Estate Board office. It will continue to be offered at those favourite locations, plus readers can now look for REV every Friday in your home-delivered Gazette community newspaper. If you have questions about the new publication, contact Real Estate Victoria at 250-382-9171 or visit revweekly.com. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Incumbent mayor vs. political neophyte

Hamilton seeks to continue the work, Stanbridge wants to change city hall Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Colwood’s resident mayoral candidates are in stark contrast for the way they look at the running of a municipal government. Incumbent Carol Hamilton, with one term as mayor under her belt, is anxious to continue helping hone the inner workings of city hall and build on her council’s accomplishments of the past three years. She lists among them the shepherding through a new strategic economic development plan and breaking away from the Capital Regional District’s sewage treatment debacle to pursue a separate solution for Colwood. Challenger Robin Stanbridge readily admits his political inexperience, but is prepared to fight the election based on his desire to change the system of government to one closer to the system of “direct democracy.” “I’m not going to compete with Carol Hamilton for the position of a normal mayor,” he said during an interview inside Royal Bay Bakery, not far from his Portsmouth Drive home. “The loudest way to make a statement (for change) is to elect someone who isn’t a politician.” Clearly aware and perhaps even a bit sensitive to comments from the community about “stalled developments and half-built centres,” Hamilton defended the current administration. “I will say that those (development scenarios) are not councilorchestrated failures or involvement. We don’t control the background of those situations that lead into things,” she said over coffee in her family room, decorated with sports memorabilia. “All we can do is remain supportive and open to dealing with whoever’s coming along to com-

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Carol Hamilton is seeking a second term as Colwood mayor, while challenger Robin Stanbridge, who espouses the concept of direct democracy, hopes people make a bold choice to elect someone who isn’t a politician on Nov. 15. plete the project.” While the failure of the Capital City Centre project at Colwood Corners led to plenty of community finger-pointing at council, its sale is expected to be completed later this year. It’s one of a number of developments that are helping make this an “exciting time” for the city and its residents, she said. Hamilton listed such others as the initial 100-home phase for the Royal Bay development on the gravel pit, the Westridge rental/commercial development and Holiday Inn Express on Wale Road, and the opening of Denny’s in the former White Spot on Island Highway as signs that Colwood is open for business. Stanbridge, a designer by trade and university educated in fine arts and philosophy, calls himself a creative person who is looking for a more “elegant solution” to the running of government. Among his ideas is involving residents more in problem solving, rather than spending money on consultants or hiring more staff, and calling on people with exper-

tise in certain areas to contribute their time and knowledge in return for a reduction in their property tax. A tech savvy individual who owns a handful of cell phones, he envisions expanding web-based connections with residents so they can readily access academic information on issues of importance to the municipality. Speaking of which, Stanbridge touts an initiative called zero sewage discharge that would, he said, eliminate the need to discharge any liquid into the ocean and eliminate pharmaceuticals from the waste stream. “My idea is to take the leftover savings from the sewage budget and build an underwater marine viewing area so people can begin to celebrate and enjoy the marine richness of this area,” he said. Hamilton has been closely following the actions of the Town of Sechelt in creating a sewage treatment system and looks forward to working with other “west side” municipalities on the merits of building a treatment system that would service Langford, Col-

wood, View Royal and Esquimalt. The previous idea for a regionwide system went round and round with little real progress, she says. “I’ve sat at that board for the last three years and seen us not gain any headway.” Voters won’t see any lawn signs with Stanbridge’s name on them sprinkled around the city, nor will they find his photo or campaign platform listed in any advertising – he has vowed not to spend

any money on his campaign nor accept any donations. He is making himself available for any media interview requests, however, and attending public meetings to discuss his beliefs. David Shebib of Saanich is the third name on the ballot for mayor of Colwood, but as published previously in the Gazette, he is running in all 13 municipalities. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Meet your candidates in Colwood on Monday

The City of Colwood is making sure its residents have the chance to meet their 2014 municipal election candidates before the votes are cast Nov. 15. A casual meet and greet will be held on Monday (Nov. 3) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to give voters a chance to introduce themselves and chat to the three mayoral and 11 council candidates. There are no formal presentations scheduled and no moderator will be present. Coffee and snacks will be provided. The meet and greet will be held at Colwood city hall, 3300 Wishart Rd. Candidate profiles are available at colwood.ca. A formal allcandidates meeting will be held Tuesday (Nov. 4), from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Colwood Pentecostal Church, 2250 Sooke Rd. For more information, call the City of Colwood at 250-4785999. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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Minister of Education Peter Fassbender shakes hands with Belmont student Liam Tauson during a visit Tuesday to the Royal Bay secondary construction site in Colwood.

There’s few trade-offs found in apprenticeship studies Belmont students working on Royal Bay in B.C. spotlight Arnold Lim

a job even when both Royal Bay and Belmont secondaries are complete. As such, he can’t say Carson Launder looks com- enough about the construction programs. fortable in his hardhat. “I think lots of kids are saying Leading a pack of Belmont students through the construc- ‘wow, this is a great opportunity tion site where the new Royal for me. I can learn while makBay secondary heads toward a ing money and I can go there Sept. 2015 opening, the 18-year- and work.’ I think it’s cool – it’s old electrical apprentice strides hands on,” the Langford resident confidently shoulder-to-shoul- said. “It’s better than sitting in class for someone der with Minister “I love working like me.” of Education Peter Launder isn’t the Fassbender. with my hands, I only one and Bel“I think it’s pretty mont secondary cool. I’ll be able to love cars (and) I vice-principal Mike say this (school) wouldn’t be able to Huck said the prowill stand for 50 grams have been more years and sit in an office all an excellent fit for maybe even my day, I don’t really many students kids will end up he has seen come going here,” Laun- have that attention through Belmont. der said of Royal span to be honest.” Bay. “When I first – Aleah Simensen, in He expects that to continue when he came in I didn’t know (anything) of Grade 11 at Belmont takes over as viceprincipal at Royal electrical. I didn’t Bay. even know what “We get some kids that are wires were. I knew nothing and now they are trusting me with going through the motions and bigger jobs and I’ve learned once in a while you kinda see a kid that is more geared towards quite a bit.” The minister stopped by to these trades. It’s a simple sell visit the school and meet youth once you do show them what like Launder firsthand. He and they can do and what they can others interested in learning the accomplish,” Huck said. “A lot trades hands-on have benefitted of kids don’t know the way they from programming including the want to go, but once you get Accelerated Credit Enrolment them on a site and explain the Industry Training (ACE IT) and options, they are all for it. They the Secondary School Appren- do an amazing job.” Not only are many young ticeship (SSA) programs. The 2014 Belmont graduate apprentices getting a major leg took a residential construction up starting their journeys at 18 class in his last year of high instead of 24 or 25, he said, stuschool alongside 17 others and dents are also benefitting from said almost the entire class got working in the field and discovjobs right away. Not only that, ering what it is like to be on a job the electrical apprentice has site. Huck said he’s seen signifialready been told he will have cant growth in the students who News Gazette staff

have participated firsthand. “When we first brought that group of kids over here, you could tell they were high school students and kind of deer in the headlights sort of thing. But within a week or two they were full-blown workers and you couldn’t even tell they were secondary apprentices anymore.” Sooke School District superintendent Jim Cambridge fully supports the programs and said the students choosing the trades can be just as bright and highly skilled as any others. He added that it’s great to see the government backing an area of study that has not been supported as much in the past. “Past thinking was if you don’t go to college you aren’t going to get a career and we know that’s not true,” Cambridge said. “We know there are lots of kids that are really interested in hands-on learning and want to take it.” Grade 11 Belmont student Aleah Simensen is one of those students. Although she is the only female in her class pursuing auto body painting, she appreciates the opportunity to help pinpoint her passion. “I love working with my hands, I love cars (and) I wouldn’t be able to sit in an office all day, I don’t really have that attention span to be honest,” she said. “(There are) times you know, school doesn’t really work out for (students) and then they find this and it really gives them a start at life. I found something that I love and will be able to do for the rest of my life and live comfortably. I will be able to pay my bills, have fun and wake up every morning and love what I do.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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Julie Evans, manager of Sands Funeral Chapel, signs a memorial book for slain Reservist Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s family. The public are welcome to drop in and sign their condolences from now until Nov. 10 at Sands. in and sign. Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 will find the book at the Langford Legion, 761 Station Ave., and afterwards it will be mailed to Cirillo’s family, sending a small sliver of the support and sorrow the entire country is pouring out to them. “As the world around us

Tree planters improve environment Continued from Page A1

“It took 25 years of planning to get new trees here,” she said. “But it is one of the most important assets in our municipality, our green spaces. I am (also) so happy to see youth involved in our community, and see a positive way to showcase all they contribute.” Day said the new trees are

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At Issue: Piping up on sewage in Colwood The Gazette talks to community members about issues important to them this election Arnold Lim News Gazette Staff

For another election, Colwood residents head to the polls with sewage on their minds. Questions surrounding the potential for a new sewage management facility continue to flow through the minds of residents with the Nov. 15 municipal election drawing closer. Just like it had been the election before and the one before that, sewage is front and centre and voters are piping up. “If more people were to go on sewage and if the cost was spread out into the future, maybe it would be viable economically for the average person in Colwood. Right now I don’t think it is,” said 23-year Colwood resident Laurie McGuire. “It is too expensive and I don’t think it is necessary, simple as that.” McGuire’s concerns stem from costs and how they would be taxed to the residents of Colwood, who would pay for it, especially considering such a small percentage – approximately 25 per cent – are currently

hooked up to the sewer system. How long the cost would be spread out for is also a concern for McGuire, especially considering she just installed a new septic tank to replace her old one and doesn’t see herself switching to sewer anytime soon. “The reason we chose to redo the septic instead of hooking up to sewer was because it was about half the cost – basic economics,” she said. “I think I would be angry over (a tax increase to pay for a new sewage facility) considering what we just went through putting in a new septic system.” Walking her two children home after school, Colwood homeowner Laura Deweerd said she could support a new sewage management system for the city, but would like to know more about any potential facilities and why they are needed before she makes her own decision. “I would like to see some scientific information. The assumption would be ‘yes’ (we need one), but I’m not sure that is a valid assumption, because I have heard opposing views,” she said. “Even from an environmental perspective, there are options with that and with the vast amount of money it would take, (what) would be more effective to help the environment? In my opinion, I would just need a bit more information and data to back it up and make an informed decision.”

With Colwood joining Langford, the Songhees Nation, Esquimalt and View Royal to form a westside subcommittee to discuss a new framework for evaluating treatment options with Capital Regional District staff, even more questions have arisen for Colwood voters. After looking at options where the municipality could potentially build a facility on its own, the new subcommittee may change the landscape. And with the election looming, any discussions won’t be resolved in time for voters to use that information to determine their vote. “We bought a home with the convenience

of being on sewer in mind, but that being said, we also know we have to be a little bit conscious of some of the upcoming issues because we wanted to have that convenience,” Deweerd said. “It is our responsibility to get a bit more educated and find out what our options are moving forward.” A Colwood resident for all of her 37 years, she plans to research where the current mayor and councillors stand before deciding who she will be voting for. Where sewer considerations factored into the decision on her home purchase, so they will when she casts her ballot. Jack Smith, 74, has lived in the same home, on septic, more than 40 years. He simply isn’t interested in connecting to sewer if eligible, despite the added convenience, because of the cost involved – a huge factor given his age, he said. The potential for higher taxes to pay for a sewage management facility is also a concern, despite his belief that such a facility is a necessity. “There should be some sort of sewage management. I think we are overdue to have sewage in Colwood and it’s building up pretty big,” he said. For more information on Colwood’s sewer plans, visit colwood.ca/city-services/ engineering/sewer-services. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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Moderate response the right one here Canada’s response to the shootings last week on Parliament Hill in Ottawa demonstrated exemplary action from the men and women who are tasked with protecting us, a resistance to sensationalist from The feds need to coverage the media and an move slowly and immediate willingness to cooperate amongst not overreact to all political parties. recent attacks After Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, who then made a beeline for the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, the security forces there did their duty. They tried to stop him at the main entrance. They followed the man as he headed down the Hall of Honour and continued to exchange gunfire with him. Finally, Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers was able to fire at him and bring him down. The media coverage of the events of the day was ongoing, but it was not filled with overreactions. Instead, it was done in a moderate tone, with facts relayed as they became available. An investigation is underway, and it includes a detailed look at a video the shooter left behind. The federal government needs to take the same approach – move slowly and not overreact. The attack clearly demonstrated a need for better security at the Parliament Buildings. Part of this may be due to a variety of forces being responsible for various aspects of security, but access to Parliament through the front door is too easy. It is also important to remember that, as tragic and troubling as Cirillo’s death is, many others have also lost their lives in service to their country. Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, 53, was killed in a hit and run in St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., two days before the attack on Parliament, by a man identified by the RCMP as a ‘high-risk’ traveller. The federal government has said the attack was linked to ‘terrorist ideology.’ That gives rise to a stronger need than ever for all political parties to co-operate more often, as shown in Thursday’s extraordinary actions in the House of Commons. Parties can and should disagree – but they can also unite on many measures to make Canada safer and fight this new type of “lone wolf” terrorism. Canadians would greatly appreciate a parliament that works for them, not just for partisan advantage.

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Ex-staffer clarifies new Belmont process Re: Teen candidate full of youthful enthusiasm (Gazette, Oct. 10) Your front-page feature story included a campaign photo provided by the candidate and contained this statement: “The former Belmont student, perhaps best known as the student activist who spearheaded a grassroots campaign to convince Sooke School District to replace the aging facility.” This implies the district wasn’t doing enough about replacing Belmont and needed some prodding. Nothing could be further from the truth. The board and staff worked on this relentlessly for over five years, along with local mayors and councils, parents and other community representatives, including our local MLAs. The project was initiated in the 2005 Annual Capital Plan that normally takes several months of studies to determine provincial rankings. We were told we had too many elementary spaces, therefore no new schools. A change in provincial policy allowed the district to present a unique business plan to government. The community was actively involved in numerous meetings pertaining to grade configurations and potential new schools. There were several meetings between trustees and the minister, as well as their respective staffs. The plan included the sale of Belmont and the expansion of the Glen Lake property. With lands already owned at Royal Bay, and in conjunction with grade restructuring, the plan provided the financial basis for provincial approval. This business plan was the pivotal point in the approval process. Long before the student rally, ministry

funds were already being released for the Belmont replacement. The incumbent trustees must be credited for submitting the business plan and sticking to it in the face of some strong opposition. The success was far more complex than any one person or event. The Belmont success was due to the work of many, many people, aptly led by the incumbent trustees. Ron Warder Metchosin Ret. asst. superintendent Sooke School District

Absence of Leigh Rd. exit tough on North Langford Re: Goldstream Avenue still ignored (Letters, Oct.24) Goldstream Avenue is not alone. There is also the closed pedestrian crossing of the Trans-Canada Highway at Spencer Road. Together, these two are the cruellest victims of the unfinished Leigh Road overpass, which is still not a full interchange. It is outrageously cruel that downIsland heavy traffic and transport destined for Langford’s industrial and commercial facilities off Dunford Avenue, as well as other down-Island commuters into Langford, has to make its way, day and night, through curvy and hilly Goldstream Avenue to reach Leigh Road. It is outrageously cruel that north Langford residents had their pedestrian crossing of the TCH taken away, replaced on the concrete centreline by an eight-foot “fence to nowhere” between Leigh and Millstream roads, but not replaced by a pedestrian overpass into Langford city centre. These two cruelties compose a picture of suffering on both sides of the

highway divide. Research indicates that in B.C., it is unprecedented for a well-used and needed highway crossing to be removed without being replaced, in this case leaving young and old north Langforders stranded behind the “fence to nowhere.” Axel Brock-Miller Langford

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Grey skies, rain don’t dampen final market Farmers, artisans, wrap up season at Veteran’s Memorial Park Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

Despite a sudden downpour just after lunch and wintery winds emerging for the first time this fall, the final Goldstream Station Market at Veteran’s Memorial Park still had a few die-hard market lovers perusing the booths on Saturday. Tables were piled high with carrots, beets and hardy winter greens Angela Cowan/News Gazette staff while displays of pumpkins and Brilliant carrots, plump beets squash offered a bright pop of colour and other winter vegetables load the tables at Makaria Farm’s tent at the Goldstream Station Market on Saturday. Even though the market is now closed, produce will still be available at several farms throughout the West Shore until the end of the year.

on the grey day. Sheltered under the gazebo, guitar in hand and drummer backing him up, Kemal Evans performed songs from his debut album No Pressure System, including “To Pieces,” his soulful voice winding out throughout the market and bringing more than a few people wandering over to take in the melodies. “He’s definitely going somewhere,” said market manager Kate King. “We’ve had him play here a few times, and it’s always popular.” Saturday’s market was the last of the season, but it will start up again next May, said King, adding she can hardly wait for the spring to come. “It’s such a fun market. I’m going to miss it so much.” acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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The Kemal Evans Band plays under cover at the last Goldstream Station Market on Saturday (Oct. 25), while a fan braves the intermittent downpours to listen to the set.

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Poppy campaign needs volunteers Solemn scene Flowers lie at the feet of the memorial statue in Veteran’s Memorial Park in Langford, while the Canadian flag flies at half-mast. The tributes came in the aftermath of the killing of Canadian soldier Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial last week in Ottawa, and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent in a hit-and-run vehicle incident in Quebec. Don Descoteau/ News Gazette staff

Royal Canadian Legion’s annual veteran’s fundraiser faces shorter campaign for 2014 Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2014 poppy campaign kicks off today (Oct. 31), with volunteers getting out into the community and gathering donations until Nov. 10 to support veterans in need. But with the campaign a full six days shorter than last year’s, there’s some worry locally that the funds raised might fall short. Angela Cowan/News Gazette staff “Those six days last year The Langford Royal Canadian Legion poppy raised $20,000,” says Norm campaign kicks off today (Oct. 31) and runs Scott, chairman of the West until Nov. 10, six days shorter than last year’s Shore Poppy Fund. “That’s campaign, which brought in $75,000. huge, and that leaves us open to the possibility that we’ll be $20,000 less this year.” The campaign raised $75,000 in total last year, which goes to supporting veterans in need, youth and seniors’ services, the air and sea cadets, Alexander Mackie Lodge retirement lodge and many other community services, including supplying mobility aids. “If a guy needs a wheelchair and can’t afford it, we can help out with that,” says Rob Lumb, a Langford Legion member who served in the air force. “Every year is different. You never know what’s going to come down the pipe,” adds Scott, reflecting that “it’s harder and harder for (veterans) to survive in this day and age.” With the shorter fundraising window, poppy fund organizers are desperately seeking more volunteers to make sure the donations don’t fall short this year. The schedules for the two-hour volunteering shifts are tacked up to a cork board in the Legion, with all too many days still empty of names. “We’d like to see if we can get another 100 volunteers,” says Scott. “I’ve got people taking two or three shifts already. There’s just not enough people.” The shifts are a mix of indoor and outdoor spots, and some have a chair or stool on location for volunteers to rest their feet. Scott also noted that if a volunteer is in the military, they don’t need to wear their uniform. As well as helping those less fortunate, the yearly campaign means a lot to the members at the Legion who participate and volunteer. “It gives me an opportunity to give back to my fellow veterans,” Lumb says. “And it’s in remembrance of my father.” “It’s clear and simple,” adds Scott. “We’re here to help the veterans.” For more information on donating or veterans’ assistance, call 250-478-9812. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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It’s fitting that there should be such a thing as a Jeep Trailblazer. But it’s not the aforementioned vehicle that I’m writing about today, rather the accessory range that adorn so many Jeeps today. The truth is that Jeep trailblazed what is now a booming accessory business for all makes and models of trucks. Smittybilt has been around for years and it has a lot to offer in the way of Jeep add-ons. An XRC front bumper is available to fit Jeeps from 1976-2014, manufactured from 3/16” cold roll steel. The XRC bumper is formed to manouevre your Jeep over obstacles such as those large boulders that seem to jump out at you at every turn. There is a built in winch plate that can accept up to a 10,000lb winch. Painted in a matte black powder coated finish and features a five year warranty. Cost is $515.99.

There is also a matching rear bumper that has a built in tire carrier. This carrier can handle up to a 37” tall tire and is also matte black. It has a class three trailer hitch and d-ring mounts welded inside and out. This costs $337.79. XRC rock sliders are ideal for rock crawling; they protect the side of your Jeep from unwanted body damage and cost $368.59. Armor corner guards provide a larger wheel well opening and feature a fender flare and fuel filler door. SRC tubular doors replace the factory doors and bolt up to the factory door hinges, a very easy install. $368. Roof racks are another popular item for Jeeps especially with the limited space. The SRC rack has removable cross bars for easy soft or hard top removable and is designed to work with Thule or Yakima roof rack accessories. It can hold up to 300 lbs and its

contoured design flows well with the jeeps body lines. The cost is $429. Interior soft good items are available to attach to the factory roll-cage and can hold a variety of items such as cellphones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, and even a bottle of water. Smittybilt also offers a centre console that has a security compartment and additional cup holders. This console is $110.00. There is a full line of trail equipment available. A clinometer that can be mounted on the dash and show you what angle you are on, side to side and front to back. It features a cool picture of a jeep in the dials. Cost is $24.59. A Trail jack is a very useful item to take with you into the back country. It is rated up to 4660 lbs and is constructed of solid cast steel that is powder coated. $92.19. Recovery straps are another valuable item to have and are available in 2x20, 2x30, and 3x30 feet lengths.

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By Keith Morgan

Driving all 3,945 kilometres of the famous Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica has always been on my bucket list. However, I’m hoping that after enduring a week on that often rocky and rough road that it will not be the last of my ever expanding must-dobefore-I-die list! On Saturday, November 1, I head to Chicago for a route briefing and meeting with Gary Fleshman, who has driven the route more than 100 times. I am one of 14 journalists from across Canada participating in the drive staged by Nissan Canada to launch the 2015 versions of the Altima sedan and Rogue sport ute. Interestingly, a few people plan to do only half of

the journey . . . seems to me that’s like climbing half way up Everest! The daily trek will range between 450 and 600 kilometres, getting us to California by the evening of Saturday, November 9. We’ll pass through Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Along the way, we will visit many locations and attractions made famous through Hollywood and many a TV documentary, not to mention dozens of life-on-the-road books. Personally, I’m looking forward to spotting the roadside ghost towns that inspired the Cars movies, who said they’re just for kids? And in New Mexico and Arizona my eyes will be scanning for locations featured in the Breaking Bad TV series. We’re camping under the stars in the Grand Canyon. Sheesh! The last time I was under canvas was about 25 years ago when I accompanied my son Niall to his Beaver camp. An overnight stay at the El Travatore Motel, in Bullhead City, AZ, where we

pick a theme room, quickly follows that chill night. Elvis Presley or Marilyn Monroe? Wonder if this drive was on their bucket list. The organizers suggested we swap partners part way across before fights break out. My drive buddy for four days will be Toronto Star scribe Mark Richardson. Second prize was eight days with my fellow Brit. Truth is neither of us will spoil another couple, well at least for four days. I’m currently watching as many episodes of the 1960s’ era Route 66 TV series as I can and digesting every story about music inspired by the highway. Of course, I’m making a compilation tape, I mean picking a playlist for my generic MP3 player. I will be sharing my adventures with Driveway readers during and after the trip. Blogging begins on drivewaybc.ca this coming weekend and a full report will appear in print and online in late November. Off to get my kicks on Route 66. Adios . . . for now. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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2013 CHRYSLER 200 LTD 60/40 Split Rear Seat, Leather, AC, Auto Dim RV Mirror, Cruise, Compass, Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Garage Door Opener, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Moonroof, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth, Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Stk #V16490

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22,398

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2013 FORD E250

2013 DODGE DART SXT

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ACCIDENTS!

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2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD

2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300 4 MATIC

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2013 FORD FUSION SE

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60/40 Split Rear Seat, AC, Auto Dim RV Mirror, Auxiliary Audio Input, AWD, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Mirrors, Block Heater, Compass, Dual Climate Control, Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Garage Door Opener, NAV, Outside Temp Gauge, Paddle Shifters, Moonroof, Side Mirror Turn Indicators, Steering Wheel Audio Controls.

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18th

VICTORIA NEWS

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2012 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

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18,798

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2013 FORD E250

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29,698

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AWD

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ACCIDENTS!

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of the

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Best City

of the

R YEA

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of the

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21,598

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Voted

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of the

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2012

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R YEA

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An electric luxury car designed to avert range anxiety By Zack Spencer

It is often lamented that many of the concept cars at the international auto shows never see the light of day as production vehicles. Well, the Cadillac ELR looks every bit like a futuristic concept and it is available today. This car is something to see, especially in person, with sweeping lines and aggressive front lights, like a spaceship. In fact it won the 2013 Eyes on Design Award at the North American International Auto Show, an award judged by all of the heads of design form each automaker in attendance… that’s some judging panel At first glance it has more than a passing resemblance to the Cadillac CTS Coupe but underneath is a very different platform.

Looks

This is essentially the Chevrolet Volt electric car, morphed into a Cadillac,

with two fewer doors. Taking what Cadillac learned from the CTS coupe and transplanting that look onto an electric car has made the ELR a high-end electric alternative, to say a Tesla. The two-door design has hidden electronic door handles that

‘‘

If you are in the market for a two door futuristic ready to drive concept car, this one is very well executed; it turns heads everywhere it goes.

’’

Zack Spencer

release by touching a pad inside the recessed door handle. Not to worry, there is a redundant mechanical mechanism. The 20-inch wheels have specially designed tires for efficiency and handling. The trunk is a

good size for a small sporty coupe, but it is the front where all the jewelry is showcased. The headlamps are stunning to see during the day or at night. The vertical daytime running light are Cadillac’s signature now and they look fantastic. The LED headlamps along with rear LED lights make this a true luxury product.

Inside

The same futuristic and luxury approach continues on the inside. The materials used are spectacular, rich and welcoming. Cadillac combines alcantara (faux suede), chrome, wood, hand cut and sown leather seats and available carbon fibre. This combination of colours and textures, combined with the sweeping shape is first rate. This interior can stand on its own with any other luxury brand. Cadillac uses the same Cue infotainment and communications system throughout its line

of products and it features a rich graphics package with cutting edge connectivity. But this car isn’t without fault. The touch sensitive centre console isn’t for everyone; some might prefer traditional knobs and buttons and the high gloss surfaces can show dirt quickly. Then there is the back seat or lack of. This isn’t a four-seat car but a two-seater with storage for a gym bag. Why this has back seats is a mystery.

Drive

The Chevrolet Volt is the best selling electric car in Canada, not the Tesla or the Nissan LEAF. People have come to realize that the combination of electric range and a gasoline-extending generator is a good compromise; it isn’t all electric or nothing. The ELR, just like the Volt it is based on, is plugged in and charged, usually overnight. It takes

more than 12-hours on a typical 120V plug to get the job done or about five hours on a more powerful 240V system. Once charged, the car runs on electricity for about 65 km before the gasoline extender kicks in to allow the driver to run up to 480km, or longer, if the car is refueled. The 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and the electric motor puts out 295 lb.-ft of torque to the front wheels, similar power to the Cadillac 3.6-litre gasoline engine used in other products. One way to extend the electric range is to use regenerative braking to help recharge the battery. The paddle shifters behind the steering wheel do that.

The driver can use these in combination with the regular brake to modulate driving. It takes practice but is kind of fun.

Verdict

Here is the part that is hard to swallow, the price. The ELR starts at $78,250-- lot of money for any car. This is a very limited market, a two-door sporty looking Cadillac that is also electric. If they made this into a sexy 4-door, the ELR would have more takers. As it stands, Telsa seems to have that market cornered for sexy and expensive electric cars. What the Cadillac has over the Tesla is a world-class interior, something Tesla

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11am - 5:30pm Pearkes Rec Centre, Victoria EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: · A chance to win a $500 Shopping Spree, courtesy of The Bay Centre · Teen Talent Contest · Indoor Skateboard Park · Teen Model Search · Performance by Teen Musicians, Singers and Bands · Driving Simulator · Interactive Sports and Gaming activities

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While local area teens will find plenty to explore and experience at Saturday’s Coast Capital Savings TeenFest at Pearkes Recreation Centre, the eclectic entertainment lineup promises to be a highlight of the day. Running from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1, the free, oneday exhibition aims to connect teens, tweens and their families with each other, their communities and community leaders. Included will be more than 100 exhibitor booths, a mobile indoor skate park, fashion and beauty displays and entertainment – lots of entertainment. Local artists include 16-yearold Stelly’s student Tristan Thompson and Nanaimo hip hop artist Sirreal. Tristan, a fifth-generation Victorian, started singing at age two – the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication and Other Side were favourites – before being captivated by the talents of Michael Jackson. During the summer of 2010, Tristan turned busker, taking his Michael Jackson performance

to Victoria streets and since then has performed at events throughout the region, fueling his passion for singing. Tristan recorded his first album with Chatter Records at 15, has appeared on BT Toronto and YTV and his song Tidal Wave is played on more than 60 stations in Canada and around the world. Sirreal is an original hip hop artist whose fans appreciate his hard-hitting beats and lyrical talents. With a musical style bridging many genres, Sirreal and his live touring stage band Blue Satellite have performed more than 60 shows across B.C. and Alberta, opening for such artists as Tech Nine, B Real of Cypress Hill, Heavy Metal Kings, Bif Naked, Daniel Wesley and others. Joining the two Island artists will be the Mainland’s Shon Burnett, the 12-year-old top-six finalist from YTV’s The Next Star 7 show; Arium Band, a group of 14and 15-year-old girls from Surrey who give a wide range of music their own modern twist; and Ria Jade, a 16-year-old singer, songwriter, musician and recording artist in the pop/rock genre.

studying arts and sciences at Camosun College with an interest in veterinary sciences. The Richard White Memorial Bursary went to Kaeli Sort from Esquimalt who is a fourth-year University of Victoria student studying child and youth care. And the Jessie Cormack Memorial Bursary was awarded to Jessica Waddell from Victoria who will be attending the Canadian Institute of Chinese Medi-

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These experienced performers aren’t the only ones taking the TeenFest stage. In addition to performances by the Victoria Academy of Ballet, Boston Dance and Lil Kilo, the Teen Talent Contest at noon promises to showcase an entertaining array of up-and-coming local talent. For more information, visit www.teenfest.ca

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What’s on stage: 11:10 a.m. – Victoria Academy of Ballet 11:30 a.m. – Telus Wise, engaging participants in a discussion about Internet and smart phone safety and security. 12 p.m. – Teen Talent Contest 1:30 p.m. – Tristan Thompson 2 p.m. – Boston Dance 2:30 p.m. – Lil Kilo 3 p.m. – Arium 3:30 p.m. – Ria Jade 4 p.m. – Sirreal 4:30 p.m. – Shon Burnett 5:15 p.m. – Announcement of talent show winners

Odd Fellows award student bursaries The International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), celebrating its 150th anniversary in Victoria this year, has awarded bursaries to help four talented and deserving students pursue their educational goals. The scholarships are worth $700 to each student for enrolment expenses. The Frank Wallace Memorial Bursary was awarded to Ellen Martin from Colwood who is

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cine in Calgary. An additional bursary was given to Molly Jane Grant from Fernwood. Grant has completed her bachelor degree at University of Victoria and will be getting her master’s in Media Arts at the University of B.C. The bursaries are made possible through the joint efforts of the IOOF, Victoria Lodge No. 1, Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 145 and Columbia Lodge No. 2.

You are invited to attend an open house to review the current rezoning application for Ocean Grove. DATE November 5, 2014 TIME 5:30-7:30pm LOCATION THE OCEAN GROVE COMMUNITY BUILDING 3226 SELLECK WAY

The Developer, architect and other consultants will be on hand to show and discuss with interested community members the proposed rezoning application. This rezoning is currently in process with the City of Colwood. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

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VOLUNTEERS THE CANUCKS Autism Network Victoria Branch is currently looking for volunteers in the CRD to assist trained & qualified staff in their delivery of fun athletic activities designed to teach kids with Autism basic movement skills. Call Harold at 1-604-685-4049 X221. THE VICTORIA Therapeutic Riding Association is looking for volunteers to help out in their Used Tack Store. A basic understanding of horseback riding equipment is required. Call Liz at 778-4260506 or volunteer@vtra.ca for more information. THE VICTORIA Youth Clinic is looking for volunteers to assist in their waiting area. Successful applicants will be required to provide a clean criminal records check. Please visit www.victoriayouthclinic.ca and call to arrange an appointment to discuss. VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

Q: WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO FIND ENERGY EFFICIENCIES? Install programmable thermostats. A large portion of your energy bill goes towards heating and cooling. Programming it to your schedule, considering what times of day you are away at work or school and if you are home on evenings and weekends can make a huge difference to your bill and the environment. An obvious one is changing out any incandescent bulbs to LED and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). They cost a bit more up front but because they use approximately 75 per cent less energy, every swap can reduce hundreds of pounds of Carbon Dioxide a year. Low flow is the way to go. Buying low-flow faucets, shower heads and toilets can save energy and money. Your toilets alone use approximately a quarter of total water usage in an average home so keep that in mind the next time you change your toilet. If you have more time and money, energy-efficient windows, ENERGY STAR appliances, tankless water heaters and ensuring proper insulation can make a big difference in your energy bill.

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BUYER’S TIP | Make a list of what energy efficiencies are most important to you in a new home

Going green works, to a (price) point Builders try to strike happy medium with their new homes’ energy efficiencies Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Building a new home with a design intended to reduce its environmental footprint and provide a healthy living space is a noble concept, one for which the demand is growing on the West Shore and across the country. Buyers with deep pockets may choose to go all out seeking a new home with all the ‘green’ bells and whistles. But on average, more buyers are interested in houses that offer the modern benefits of new construction while providing at least an improved level of energy efficiency over older homes. Including high-efficiency fixtures such as heat pumps and triple-pane windows, and such energy saving features as computer-controlled climate monitoring is easier to do in the construction phase rather than after the fact, says DFH Realty agent Mike Hartshorne. But adding on all the latest and greatest efficiency features can send the price of a home higher than what people are willing to pay based on its square footage and location, he adds. “You can use the analogy of the car buyer. Most people are buying a gasoline cars, but there are some that choose to buy a hybrid knowing it will have lower operating costs,” he says. But there are less people out there who want to shell out the money for all the bells and whistles. Their comfort level requires a certain number of green elements, but budget is always a factor, he says. Built Green is an 11-year-old Cana-

Homes such as this one on Gala Court in the Katie’s Pond development in Langford are certified Built Green, indicating it was constructed with adherence to certain energy efficiency and environmental standards. Photo courtesy Keycorp Marketing

dian certification program for new single-family homes. Newer to the residential rating game is the Canada Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design), perhaps betterknown around Greater Victoria for rating commercial buildings and large residential developments. And the R-2000 and Energuide programs overseen by Natural Resources Canada offer a wealth of information for builders and homebuyers alike on energy efficiency measures. Industry driven organizations such Built Green say the trend in new home building is toward reducing projects’ impact on the environment. While such programs are promoted as benefiting the home buyer, the builder, the community and Mother Nature, as a sales tool

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they are astutely aimed at the growing number of buyers for whom energy efficiency and environmental sustainability are important. Rohan Rupf, marketing director for Keycorp Marketing, promoters of the Westhills, Katie’s Pond and Canora Mews housing developments in Langford, acknowledges the trend in green building initiatives. For example, homes in the Westhills neighbourhood use an ingenious geo-exchange heating and cooling system based underneath the turf at Goudy Field. While Keycorp, through the work of its builder Verity Construction, has strived to create energy efficient homes at every pricing level – its single-family homes are Built Greencertified – Rupf notes that, “At the end of the day, building in a sustain-

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able manner also ties in with what is affordable.” There can be some cash advantages for homeowners over and above the energy cost savings from having high-efficiency fixtures and mechanical infrastructure, Hartshorne points out. Purchasers paying Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation mortgage insurance due to putting less than 20 per cent down for their home can apply for a premium rebate for buying a certified energy efficient home, or doing energysaving retrofits to an existing home. Visit CMHC at bit.ly/1pWBwTc for more information. Find details about Built Green at builtgreencanada.ca, LEED residential at cagbc.org and R-2000 and Energuide at nrcan.gc.ca.

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OPEN HOUSES | OCT. 31 TO NOV. 5, 2014 VICTORIA

957 Maddison Avenue, 474,900 MLS 342738, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

210-1715 Richmond Avenue, 339,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

302-420 Linden Ave., 429,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Lock, 250-384-8124

101-505 Cook St, 244,900

MLS 342842, Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

303-1120 Fairfield Rd, 369,900

MLS 341961, Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Robert Young, 250-385-6900

#101-1235 Johnson St., 249,900

MLS 342765, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Bruce Warburton, 250-384-8124

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Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

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MLS 342183 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

#47-850 Parklands Dr., 394,900

MLS 343644, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

310-848 Esquimalt Rd, 149,900

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Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

405-1028 Balmoral, 224,900

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MLS 343528, Sunday 12:30-2 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

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MLS 343660, Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

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5-7768 East Saanich Rd, 365,000 MLS 343044, Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

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6-2115 Amelia Avenue MLS 342112 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance Claude Delmaire, 250-686-4145

1952 Barrett Drive, 869,900 MLS 341785 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-744-3301 11316 Ravenscroft Pl., 87,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911 2-2321 Island View Rd., 399,900 MLS 339926, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

8770 Pender Park Dr., 888,000 MLS 341821, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-688-0608

19-10520 McDonald Park Rd., 499,000

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MLS 343511, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-812-0323

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MLS 343759, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lisa Dighton, 250-655-0608

39-10520 McDonald Park Rd., 519,900

Saturday 3-4, Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

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Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

8846 Carmanah Terr., 848,800 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

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Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309

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2655 Sooke Rd., from 199,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun John Percy, 250-508-1551

#203-590 Bezanton Way Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

128-710 Massie Drive, 299,800

MLS 341700, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

882 Hockley Ave., 369,000

MLS 341939, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

2165 Stone Gate, 679,900

MLS 341961, Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Robert Young, 250-385-6900

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Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309

MLS 343643, Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

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5-614 Granrose Terrace, 589,900

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Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

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A celebration of

LIGHT

Daniel Palmer News staff

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Yashvi Shah holds a pose as she prepares for the Diwali Cultural Show 2014 taking place Nov. 1 at Farquhar Auditorium at the University of Victoria.

In the great Hindu epic, The Ramayema, Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya after rescuing his wife, Sita, from the king of Lanka. Upon their return, Sita walks through fire to prove her purity to Rama, igniting a now-centuries old celebration of light in both the Hindu and Sikh calendars. “Diwali is like our Christmas,” said Sri Devi, cultural co-ordinator and secretary at the Victoria Hindu Parishad. “This is one of the ancient Hindu festivals, and it’s the biggest and brightest festival in India.” The largest Diwali festival outside of India takes place each year in Surrey. Island Hindus and Sikhs can’t claim quite the same level of intensity, but their annual Diwali Cultural Show still attracts a sell-out crowd each year to Farquhar Auditorium. The traditional Diwali celebration takes place over five days during the darkest new moon.

An inundation of lights during those evenings is just one component of the celebration, Devi said. “There’s a spiritual side to this, which is the awareness of the light inside of us. It signifies good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. This awakening of light within us brings compassion and love to all things. That’s the sense of Diwali,” she said. During Diwali, the front pathways of many Indian homes are decorated with clay pots and candles. The most traditional observers use clarified butter, or ghee, to burn their oil lamps, although most Canadians today use electric lights, Devi said. Others create designs with rice and water around walkways to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.. “Wealth doesn’t mean money, it means family, abundance, happiness. That’s what we want to bring when we say wealth.” Another big component of Diwali is the food. Families exchange Indian sweets, snacks

and chai while inviting family and neighbours into their homes. Similar culinary treats will be available after the performance at Farquhar Auditorium on Nov. 1, Devi said. “There’s going to be music and dance: it’s a variety show, so the audience will get to see vibrant and colourful dancers from classical, folk and Bollywood genres,” she said. Around 15 groups will perform and will vary in age from kids to seniors. “It’s our local talent, and we’ve opened the stage to everyone,” Devi said. “We do see the larger Victoria population coming to see this, it really is open to everyone,” Devi said. “Expect a colourful, vibrant and entertaining evening.” The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m. Tickets for the Diwali Cultural Show are $15 and can be purchased at the UVic Ticket Centre by calling 250-721-8480 or online at tickets.uvic.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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