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Rodger Kobierski Kobierski and and his his family family were were Rodger Rodger Kobierski and his family were recently recognized for their volunteer time recently recognized for their volunteer recently recognized for their volunteer time time with Colwood’s Emergency Planning Comwith Colwood’s Emergency Planning Comwith Colwood’s Emergency Planning Committee, and and for for very very good good reason. reason. mittee, mittee, and for very good reason. Between Rodger, his wife Pat, son son Sam, Sam, Between Rodger, his wife Between Rodger, his wife Pat, Pat, son Sam, 25, and daughter Danielle, 24, the family has 25, and daughter Danielle, 24, the family 25, and daughter Danielle, 24, the family has has combined 50 50 years’ years’ worth worth of of volunteervolunteera aa combined combined 50 years’ worth of volunteering to to make make sure sure that that residents residents of of the the West West ing ing to make sure that residents of the West Shore are are safe safe and and accounted accounted for for during during Shore Shore are safe and accounted for during any crisis. crisis. any any crisis. Rodger manages the the amateur amateur radio radio stastaRodger Rodger manages manages the amateur radio station at at city city hall hall and and provides provides emergency emergency tion tion at city hall and provides emergency communication should should any any kind kind of of crisis crisis hit hit communication communication should any kind of crisis hit the community. the community. the community. “In any any disaster disaster of of any any type, type, we’re we’re able able to to “In “In any disaster of any type, we’re able to call upon our neighbours,” he said. call upon our neighbours,” he said. call upon our neighbours,” he said. Kobierski said said he he became became interested interested in in Kobierski Kobierski said he became interested in CB radios as a hobby when he was a kid CB radios as a hobby when he was a kid CB radios as a hobby when he was a kid and over over the the years, years, it it grew grew into into a way to to be be and and over the years, it grew into aa way way to be more involved involved in in his his community community and and turn turn more more involved in his community and turn his hobby hobby into into “something “something good.” good.” his his hobby into “something good.” Among many other duties, emergency Among many other duties, Among many other duties, emergency emergency services volunteers volunteers set set up up reception reception cencenservices services volunteers set up reception centres during crises, such as natural disasters tres during crises, such as natural disasters tres during crises, such as natural disasters or the the recent recent chemical chemical spill spill that that occurred occurred in in or or the recent chemical spill that occurred in View Royal, and ensure everyone has someView Royal, and ensure everyone has someView Royal, and ensure everyone has somewhere warm warm and and safe safe to to stay. stay. where where warm and safe to stay. Rodger is is also also the the emergency emergency commucommuRodger Rodger is also the emergency communications co-ordinator and arranges trainnications co-ordinator and arranges nications co-ordinator and arranges traintraining, scheduling and support for the amateur ing, scheduling and support for the amateur ing, scheduling and support for the amateur radio operators operators who who provide provide communicacommunicaradio radio operators who provide communications for the city in emergency situations. tions for the city in emergency situations. tions for the city in emergency situations. Mayor Carol Carol Hamilton Hamilton remembered remembered in in Mayor Mayor Carol Hamilton remembered in particular a massive windstorm that swept particular a massive windstorm that swept particular a massive windstorm that swept through the the city city a decade ago, ago, sending sending through through the city aa decade decade ago, sending power lines lines and and phones phones down down and and strewing strewing power power lines and phones down and strewing debris everywhere. everywhere. debris debris everywhere. “There were trees trees on on houses, houses, there there was was “There “There were were trees on houses, there was certainly a lot of of recovery recovery to to be be had, had, and and in in certainly certainly aa lot lot of recovery to be had, and in context, that was probably a very mild situcontext, that was probably a very mild situcontext, that was probably a very mild situation,” she she said. said. ation,” ation,” she said. “It’s good to know know that that (emergency (emergency serser“It’s good “It’s good to to know that (emergency services) are there, putting in their time to vices) are there, putting in their time vices) are there, putting in their time to to
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Rodger Kobierski Kobierski and and his his wife wife Pat, Pat, right, right, accept accept certificates certificates recognizing recognizing their their many many hours hours of of volunteer volunteer service service with with Rodger Rodger Kobierski and his wife Pat, right, accept certificates recognizing their many hours of volunteer service with Colwood’s Emergency Planning Committee from Mayor Carol Hamilton at a ceremony in December. Colwood’s Emergency Planning Committee from Mayor Carol Hamilton at a ceremony in December. Colwood’s Emergency Planning Committee from Mayor Carol Hamilton at a ceremony in December. make sure sure we’re we’re all all safe.” safe.” make make sure we’re all safe.” The Kobierskis were at city city hall hall to to receive receive The Kobierskis were The Kobierskis were at at city hall to receive certificates of recognition from the mayor certificates of recognition from the certificates of recognition from the mayor mayor at a special presentation presentation in in December December for for at at aa special special presentation in December for emergency support services volunteers. emergency support services volunteers. emergency support services volunteers. Rodger said said he he was was “blindsided” “blindsided” by by the the Rodger Rodger said he was “blindsided” by the ceremony in December. “It’s something ceremony in December. “It’s something ceremony in December. “It’s something III like to to do. do. III don’t don’t do do it it for for the the recognition. recognition. III like like to do. don’t do it for the recognition.
do it it because because it’s it’s fun fun and and interesting.” interesting.” do do it because it’s fun and interesting.” Hamilton admitted to putting the couple couple Hamilton admitted to putting Hamilton admitted to putting the the couple on the spot, but said it was important to on the spot, but said it was important on the spot, but said it was important to to acknowledge their longstanding volunteer acknowledge acknowledge their their longstanding longstanding volunteer volunteer commitment. commitment. commitment. All told, told, nearly nearly 70 70 Colwood Colwood residents residents All All told, nearly 70 Colwood residents were recognized for their volunteer contriwere recognized for their volunteer were recognized for their volunteer contricontributions in many fields, including emergency butions in many fields, including emergency butions in many fields, including emergency
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Saturday night dances return to the Legion D.J. Hurricane inspired to create a West Shore venue for music lovers Arnold Lim Arnold Lim/News Gazette staff
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A weekly dance featuring oldies music is taking over the Royal Canadian Legion’s Prince Edward Branch # 91 in Langford every Saturday in January. Ken Himes, a.k.a. DJ Hurricane, said it’s an opportunity for people interested in having a little weekend fun closer to home rather than making the trek downtown. “Langford is a prosperous growing community; it has everything going for it,” he said. “I want to have (more) night life, I want something where people can go out and enjoy a safe night … It’s bringing a little energy from downtown to the Goldstream area.” Himes, who has spent time as a sports announcer, a ring announcer and a DJ, but is now on disability, was a military reserve member for many years. As such, hosting a regular dance at the Legion is important to him, he said. He is training a protege to take the reins of the free event, which he describes as not your typical 1950s music sock hop, but a trip down musical memory lane from the ‘70s, ‘80s and more. “People love the ‘80s, the music from 30 to 35 years ago. Everyone, even the young people, know (the songs),” Himes said. “Langford is alive with the sound of great music again, (and it’s) a safe alternative to going downtown.” Different themes and local comedy acts will be part of the fun throughout the night for these licensed events, said Himes, calling it a good time for adults of all ages. “It’s the music you loved growing up. I’m getting back to what I love, putting smiles on peoples faces, for people who like to have a good time. “People are looking forward to something like this; it’s been a long time coming and will be a consistent place to go on Saturday nights. We won’t be playing any Katy Perry or Britney Spears, the music will have meaning and people will be dancing.” The licensed dances are free to enter and start at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 3 at the Legion, 761 Station Ave. alim@goldstreamgazette.com
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The Westshore Rebels will be out in full force tomorrow (Jan. 3) at the Belmont secondary bus loop, collecting bottles and cans in their first fundraiser of 2015. The B.C. Football Conference junior team relies heavily on fundraising and sponsors to help fund its football program each season. Not only is the team accepting can and bottle donations behind the school, players will come and pick up empties for those people unable to make it down to the dropoff site. Simply email media@ westshorerebels.ca to arrange a pickup. The drive runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3067 Jacklin Rd.
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Highlands Coun. Karel Roessingh takes his council hat off to perform at the historic Caleb Pike House on Jan. 10. A producer of more than 15 albums, the composer and musician with numerous film and television scores to his credit rounds out a billing alongside the jazz, pop, light rock and country stylings of Aaron Scoones. Visit roessong. com for more on Karel Roessingh and timebenders.com/ bio for more on Aaron Scoones. The show happens at 7:30 p.m. at 1589 Millstream Rd.
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Collecting for her furry friends Woman on a mission to help abandoned and rescued animals Arnold Lim News news staff
Cookie Taylor is getting emotional, opening up about her passion for animals and a year-long bottle collecting campaign dedicated to raising money for abandoned and rescued animals. The passion this woman has for the well-being of her furry friends is immediately apparent. “Through all the crap I have been through in life, they have always been there for me. They are my best friends and they have never failed me, and for me that matters,” she said. “I want to help these animals out.” As part of her initiative Cookies Critter Care over the past five years, the Metchosin resident - who works as a dog walker and pet sitter - has often found herself driving around with a back seat full of empties, spending time and using gas to pick up donated bottles from across the West Shore. Since she began collecting she has raised more than $25,000 for animal rescue services including Victoria Adoptables, HugABull Pitbull Rescue, Broken Promises Rescue and many others. “I love animals. The government doesn’t help these animals – there are organizations that help people, but animals can’t help themselves,” she said. “They can’t find food, they can’t find shelter or vet care; they look to us. They are victims otherwise.” Volunteering her time at an animal rescue in Vancouver and raising $700 almost on a whim, she just never stopped. That was five years ago. She has kept the tradition alive with a yearlong fundraiser and hopes to continue as long as she can. “It’s knowing that (in) some way, they are getting helped,” Taylor said. “It is not for personal gain, it’s
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The province’s latest liquor reform will make it easier for wine stores to relocate into grocery stores – provided they offer only B.C. wines – but there’s no sign the government is rethinking its change to wholesale wine pricing that will sharply drive up the price of more expensive bottles.
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I also believed the research of Pauling and Stehbens irrefutable. Now, the work of Dr. Bush has convinced me my decision was prudent. 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.
I knew that Dr. Graveline, a physician and NASA astronaut, had twice developed transient global amnesia from taking cholesterol lowering drugs (CLD’s). I was also aware that patients have died from CLDs. Others have developed kidney, liver and muscle complications.
and shoppers would pay for it at designated registers staffed by trained employees who are at least 19. Anton said a limited number of new licences – she would not specify how many – will be made available to sell just B.C. wine in grocery stores. The extra licences will mean more competition for private wine stores that have already been critical of some of the province’s liquor reforms. Vancouver lawyer Mark Hicken, who acts for wine industry clients, predicts there will be “no takers” on wine stores relocating under the new B.C.only model because they would lose most of their international product lines. Hicken said the B.C.only rule may violate Canada’s international trade agreements. editor@goldstream gazette.com
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.
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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. Sixteen years ago following my own coronary attack, cardiologists claimed it was sheer madness for me to refuse cholesterol-lowering drugs. Instead, I decided to take high doses of vitamin C plus lysine with breakfast and the evening meal.
The announcement by Justice Minister Suzanne Anton is being hailed by B.C. wineries because some supermarkets that can begin selling wine come April will be barred from stocking foreign wines. Under the change, existing VQA and independent wine stores can relocate or transfer their licence to an eligible grocery store as long as 100 per cent B.C. wine is sold. Those licence transfers won’t be limited by a rule that disallows new outlets if there’s an existing one within one kilometre. Liquor policy reform leader John Yap called it a “winning combination” to allow grocery shoppers to also buy B.C. wine and support the local industry. The new model is different from the storewithin-a-store model in that it allows B.C. wine to be on regular grocery store shelves
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The stress of high school could pay off in the end When beginning my high the students that impress. This school journey, I did not think means they look at your grade seriously enough about my point average to see if you stand out in any particular future. I had that gut subjects or have good feeling that I wanted to sports performance. do something meanWhat the financial aid ingful with my life. boards look for are My Grade 12 year is students who show upon me now and it that they want to go is only now that I see somewhere. how unprepared I am. I will admit I did Post-secondary prepnot focus enough in aration takes more the beginning. There planning than filling were classes I was out papers for graduBreanna naturally good at, but I ation. never tried like I really When you begin to Ennis wanted it. Now I face think about univerStudent Views my last year of school, sity or college, not paying the penalty only are you considering what you want to study, with my brain on overload, but also thinking about your working 100 per cent to catch entire career choice. What do my grades up. My goal is to reach a high GPA. you want to major in? Will that degree help you get the career What I want is success and to be a student that the financial aid you want? As students we are all learning boards look at, someone that a about where we can go in life, university wants to have in their and if we all set goals to achieve, midst. The sudden commitment I there would be more success in everyone’s future. All of it takes give to my studies every day is a great deal of concentration, as very stressful, frightening and intimidating, because I know well as preparation. Another concern is how much one slip-up could cost the future it will cost you. Financial aid may that I strive for now. Confidence and motivation be there for students who apply for it, but groups giving the aid are the best attributes a gradare always going to look for uating student can have; with
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Oil price drop could have negative effects The plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely that it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newly-found money out of people’s pockets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. One other bright spot may be a boost in exports if the dollar remains low. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oilsands. Many Greater Victoria residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oilsands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oilsands. As economic activity is reduced, it impacts taxation to the federal and provincial governments. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and B.C. all are dependent on revenue from oil and natural gas. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is significant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means that 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy.
Gazette coverage in 2015 As we begin another year, the News Gazette would like to engage you in helping us chart a course for coverage of our community. What would you like to see more or less of, and what issues would you like to see followed up? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at editor@goldstreamgazette.com and please include your phone number. Thanks, and happy new year. The News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Some new year’s resolutions for B.C. in half and inking agreements It’s that time of year when B.C. with China to facilitate the use politicians should start thinking of foreign workers in B.C. to help about some New Year’s resolutions build the facilities – that for a bit of political selfis if they’re built here at improvement. So, in the all and not just floated spirit of giving, here are in – it’s doubtful anyone five ideas for politicians to from government will be consider as they set their cutting the ribbon at an resolutions for 2015. LNG plant any time soon. 1. Do the shuffle However, there’s one In keeping with the take away lesson from season’s “out with the old, this: if you’re going to in with the new” theme, a play cards with the high cabinet shuffle is overdue. rollers, it doesn’t hurt to But a real one, trading deck chairs between Dermod Travis know the rules. So a little advice from Andrew Wilkinson and Guest column Kenny Rogers: “You’ve got Amrik Virk a week before to know when to hold ‘em. Christmas doesn’t count. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when And what was Premier Christy to walk away. And know when to Clark thinking when she put Virk in run. You never count your money charge of Technology, Innovation when you’re sittin’ at the table. and Citizens’ Services as a political There’ll be time enough for countin’ demotion, when technology clearly when the dealin’s done.” wasn’t his strong suit at Kwantlen 3. Stop counting your chickens University? Virk needs some shifts before they’re hatched in the minors, not a far seat at the A quick review of Petronas cabinet table. headlines sums this one up well: Todd Stone would likely ‘Petronas LNG pullout threat appreciate a new portfolio after the just a negotiating tactic: Premier’ S.S. Minnow – err, MV Nimpkish – (September 25), ‘Petronas warns affair. Bet Mary Polak might prefer of possible delay of $11-billion B.C. a change too. And talking about LNG project’ (October 6), ‘B.C. in trading deck chairs, how about ‘good shape’ to close $10-billion Andrew Wilkinson for Justice LNG deal: Premier’ (December 2), and Suzanne Anton for Advanced ‘Petronas defers decision on $36 Education? billion BC LNG project’ (December 2. Remember: the secret to 3), and ‘Christy Clark says Petronas survivin’ is knowin’ what to throw LNG project is a ‘done deal’ despite away and knowin’ what to keep Back in 2011, the B.C. government delay’ (December 8). Yes, folk do want to know what’s predicted that the first liquified going on, but not if it makes them natural gas plant would be dizzy. operational by 2015. Doesn’t look 4. Stop stating the obvious promising. Back in August, Energy and Mines Despite cutting its proposed minister Bill Bennett had this to say income tax on the LNG industry
about the tailings pond breach at Mt. Polley Mine: “This is a serious incident that should not have happened.” Very true that. In November, Health minister Terry Lake called the decision of the B.C. Cancer Foundation (a registered charity) to top up the salary of the former head of the B.C. Cancer Agency (a government body): “questionable.” At the very least. And here’s what B.C. Lottery Corporation chairman Bud Smith said reacting to a government audit of the BCLC that found a move to cut staffing costs ended up costing $25 million instead: “The execution wasn’t good.” You don’t say. Stating the obvious can leave you open to ridicule, unless it’s accompanied with a sincere mea culpa and a genuine promise for improvement. 5. Cancel “That ’90s Show” “I’ll meet your fast ferries and raise you one B.C. Place Stadium roof.” In a few days, it’ll be 2015. Can anyone think of a better time for the B.C. Liberal party and the NDP to finally put the 1990s behind them? A little something for supporters of the B.C. Liberal party to consider as well: lobbing those fast ferries at the NDP may be the equivalent of a political grenade backfiring. It doesn’t speak well of the government’s acumen, if supporters have to call up the fast ferries’ debacle to counter criticism. Think of it as the theory of political equivalence. And Happy New Year. Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC. www. integritybc.ca
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B.C. smart meter program good model: Ontario auditor Opponents in B.C. point to Ontario faults as evidence of wrongdoing
Diehard smart meter opponents in B.C. jumped at the bad news from Ontario. Their theories of sudden billing surges, vague health concerns and even smart meter surveillance have all been debunked, but here they had a credible voice saying they are a waste of money. Alas for them, Lysyk held up B.C.’s smart meter program as the model Ontario should have followed. The Ontario government “did not complete any cost-benefit analysis or business case prior to making the decision to mandate the installation of smart meters,” the auditor wrote. “This is in contrast to other jurisdictions, including British Columbia, Germany, Britain and Australia, all of which assessed the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of their smart metering programs.” Lysyk’s report also noted B.C. Hydro developed its business case in 2006, updated it in 2010 as meter technology evolved and implemented it in 2011 with a plan to recover costs over 20 years. Hydro’s savings come mainly from reduced electricity theft, faster location of power outages and more accurate load management. B.C. also responded to the antismart meter holdouts with an optional fee to cover manual meter readings for those who insisted the cellphone-like data transmissions are a threat to their health.
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Ontario has become notorious for bad energy policy decisions, from leaky nuclear plants and brownouts, to a costly green energy subsidy deal with Samsung, to a pair of hastily cancelled gas-fired power plants that helped push former premier Dalton McGuinty from office. So it was no surprise to weary Ontario electricity ratepayers when Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk wrapped up 2014 with a report condemning the province’s wireless smart meter program for a $1 billion cost overrun and failure to reach the program’s goal of reducing power consumption. Unlike B.C. Hydro’s wireless meter program, Ontario used the smart grid’s real-time consumption data to offer discounts for off-peak power consumption, hoping to ease the load on its outdated power grid while giving customers some relief from soaring rates. But few embraced the incentive to run their clothes dryers late at night to save money.
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Spacious open concept 2bd/2ba 1132sqft. Patio Suite in Trendy Selkirk Community priced below Assessed Value. Private entrance, Close to Shopping, Coffee shops, Restaurants, Water activities, Downtown, Buses, Walk/Bike on the Galloping Goose Trail, etc. Ideal location, and great for Work, Live & Relax. You won’t need a vehicle but can park in your secure underground pkg. Good separation between bedrooms & large Living area being center of attention. Extra storage & ensuite laundry are a definite plus! Easy to view... Call today!
2162 EPWORTH STREET $629K MLS 345000
Exciting 1908 character 5 bd, 2 bth home worth attention. Top floor featuring 2 bd, den, gas f/p, open living/kit. & addt’l air tight stove. Home raised with addition of lower in ‘96. Separate entry, 5 piece bth & addt’l 3 bedrms on lower. Recent improvements include roof, elec. & HWT. Period era features include 9’ ceilings, fir flooring, water closet, leaded glass window and more. Catch morning/late sun from 2 porches! Versatile floor plan functions well for extended family and exchange students w/ separation between floors and 2 laundry. Make handy use of established gardens, detached garage, storage shed and lane access. Central and desired location; close to schools, beaches, shopping and more.
403-1642 MCKENZIE AVENUE TUSCANY VILLAGE 1 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE $290K MLS 337376
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Explore an opportunity with an executive Penthouse at Tuscany Village. Sunny south westerly exposure with floor to ceiling windows and views of the Sooke Hills and Olympic Mountains. An excellent opportunity to live in a desirable village community, close to all amenities, bus routes, Uvic, Camosun and Cadboro Bay Beach. This home features hardwood floors, granite countertops, a spa inspired bathroom and 10 ft ceilings with large skylights. The Kitchen features hardwood cabinets, granite countertops, and state of the art Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances. Tuscany Village offers a spacious outdoor patio with individual garden plots and excellent community outdoor living.
Considering Buying and/or Selling? Call Dean Boorman for a Consultation 250-882-0234
MLS 340169 Gorgeous 1192sqft corner 2 bd, 2 ba condo W/56sqft Balcony. Bright & Spacious, Marble tiled: Entry, Hallway & Gas FP, Newer Appl & Countertop, Ensuite Laundry w/ Storage & extra sep. Storage, Unground sec. Pkg, New roof & hall Carpets 2013. BBQ’s now ALLOWED! NO: cats, dogs or rentals. Age rest. 25+. Close to all amenities.
3020 Quadra
MLS 342990 Gorgeous Brick Heritage house on Large lot in town. 5 bed/4 bath (includes suite). Professionally created Permaculture sustainable garden with Urban Market potential. Db garage & extra parking. New roof, Ultra modern lg. kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances, newer db pane heritage style windows, 10’ceilings.
211-4529 W. Saanich Rd. MLS 343719 Welcome to the Duval! Modern & Bright, SW Open Concept Corner 2 bed Condo Convenient to all Royal Oak Amenities. Features incl: SS appliances, CaesarStone countertops, Eating Bar, Elec Fireplace, in-suite Laundry, Heated Bathroom tile floor, Soaker Tub, Sep. Shower, 2 Vanities, Sec. underground Parking, sep. Storage Locker. Enjoy views of Trees & Mountains from the Oversized windows, BBQ on the Large Deck or walk to Shopping, Restaurants, Rec. Center, Buses, etc. Rentals & Pets allowed. Balance of 2-5-10 new home warranty remaining.
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$879,900
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#105-380 Waterfront Cres. MLS 344092 210-1715 Richmond Ave.
6775732
GREG LONG
OPEN HOUSE Sat. & Sun. 1-3
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Priced from $294,900 | Open House Saturday & Sunday 1-4
$208,888
MLS 342849 CITY CONVENIENCE AT YOUR DOOR! Priced below assessed value, bright, NW corner 2nd floor, 1 bd/1 ba unit, only a blk away from all amenities of Quadra St. Village. Open concept living area, modern kitchen w/eating bar, SS appl, elec. fp. In suite laundry & walk through closet. Lg. windows with west-facing balcony provide ample natural light, park & garden views. Sep. Storage locker & secure U/G pkg. Rentals & small Pets allowed. Easy access to buses, shopping & downtown. Dep. Rep. in the works.
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MLS 343785 GREAT FAMILY HOME ON QUIET NO THROUGH STREET. Three bedrooms on the Main floor with master ensuite 2pc bath. The lower level 2 bedroom Bonus suite is a great mortgage helper for young families. Enjoy the spacious yard and BBQs on your deck. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants, buses, Rec center, etc.
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6785689
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Why would I hire a REALTORŽ? Can’t I just sell my own home? You can legally sell your own home, cut your own hair and write your own pre nuptial agreement, but most people choose to turn to the experts in those services to get things done right. Selling a home may seem simple from the outside, you list the home online, people call to look at the house, and within a month, you’re finished the deal with cash in hand...right? That’s the very high level view, and there are a hundred little details hidden within required to close a deal safely and securely. Remember, selling or buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions you’ll make. It pays to have an expert in your corner to protect your interests and manage the details. Talk to a REALTORŽ about what they can do to help sell your home.
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Interior design for pet lovers Milo, our 15lb terrier cross, has become the patriarch of our family over the past three years and occupies a huge part of my heart. He has been the namesake for one of my furniture design collections, the inspiration for many neutral colour palettes, and has had two guest appearances on my TV Milo show Trend (which airs weekly on Chek.) Pet lovers can relate to my adoration for this little guy when I speak of the warmth and compassion that our furry friend brings into our home. However, I am sure that you can also relate to some of my frustrations when making the home pet friendly, while maintaining a lovely looking space. Copious amounts of hair or fur, scratching of your furniture and the occasional accident on your favorite area rug are just few challenges that may present themselves. On the other hand, with a little extra planning you can make your coexistence much easier. While each pet is a little different in their needs and requirements, here are some tricks that have worked for our family. One suggestion is to choose materials for your furniture that are extremely durable and compliment your pet’s hair colour. I am extremely lucky that Milo fits into my obsession with all shades of grey (purely by coincidence). I have chosen furniture that is within the grey tones and in fabrics of ultra suede and leatherette for the main pieces. While leather is also a very durable option, I found that leatherette was a better option for us. They exceed up to a 500,000 double rub count, making them less likely to puncture
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AMY’S DESIGN TIPS: f Don’t use a flat wall paint. Hair and dander will stick to the surface and make washing the walls more difficult f Keep fragile décor and breakables out of your pet’s reach. It is much like child proofing a home f One of my go-to leatherettes for furniture is Turner Chinchilla by J.Ennis Fabrics. It has a 500,000 double rub count and looks great with most decors
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from little claws and can be wiped down with mild soap and water (no leather conditioning or special cleaners required.) Having hard surface floors, with good quality area rugs has been a blessing for our pet friendly home. While we realize that investing in an expensive area rug at this point isn’t practical for us, having the option to take a mid-range, good quality rug out of the house to have it professionally cleaned or replaced if it is unsalvagable is a more economical option than replacing wall to wall carpeting throughout the entire home. If you have a large dog that will mark softer hardwoods with their claws, a durable luxury vinyl plank, tile or laminate floor may be the best option for you. One project I embarked on was the dog bathing station that I set up in our laundry room. Of course I was inspired by one of the many ideas found on pinterest. Milo is fairly small, and doesn’t need a lot of elaborate features. I installed a faucet with a hose attachment, deep laundry tub and shelves with many small baskets for organizing the tools needed to get the little guy spick- and-span after a long hike or walk.
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HAVE YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY HERE!!
$333,900
The 612 sqft enclosed yard with covered patio is perfect for BBQ during the game. Upgraded surround sound wiring for excellent game coverage, beautiful granite counters for snacks and conversation during the game. The beautiful spa/gym/pool or Infrared Sauna can be enjoyed by people not so involved with the game. Close to bus routes so transport home before and after is an easy solution. Call today for private viewing. Plan your next Super Bowl Party here in your new home.
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Jim Parsons One Percent Realty 250-580-0739
Saanich Peninsula
$209,900 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 215-1505 CHURCH AVENUE This very bright, corner condo will have your heart humming sweetly because you’ll never have to experience weather doldrums again. There is even a lovely view of Mt. Tolmie from most windows. Very efcient layout with kitchen, dining room and living room all on one end and bedrooms, bathroom and insuite laundry on the other. Two enclosed balconies expand your living space and enjoyment of those views. Very well run complex. This 55+ building is just the quiet place to call home and it’s a short walk to shopping and bus routes as well. Small pet okay.
Jim Parsons One Percent Realty 250-508-0739 ~
*WEST FACING 2 BEDROOM* *$289,900 BRENTWOOD BAY* - Still under warranty - Vacant and immaculate! - Upgrades, sundeck, secure parking - Extra storage, elevator and more! - Call to view today! - MLS 344445 - www.craigwalters.net
Craig Walters RE/MAX Camosun 250-655-0608
*BRAND NEW $399,900* - 1,513 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom - Major appliances, covered parking, more! - Sunny spacious patio - Full warranty, full appliance package - Located in convenient Central Saanich! - Net tax now included!!! - www.craigwalters.net - MLS 339926
Craig Walters RE/MAX Camosun 250-655-0608
*COUNTRY ESTATE $819,900* *LEVEL, SUNNY, CENTRAL SAANICH* - 3,531 sqft 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Road access front and back - Greenhouse, attached garage - Easy legal inlaw possible - www.craigwalters.net - MLS 339882
Craig Walters RE/MAX Camosun 250-655-0608
IS YOUR HOME FOR SALE? CALL YOUR REALTOR & HAVE IT SHOWN HERE!
West Shore
*PLAYERS DRIVE $728,800* *BEAR MOUNTAIN SPECIAL* - 3,600 custom sqft. Warranty! - 2 bedroom suite plus inlaw - Elegant 3 bedroom main oor - Granite, hardwood, vaults - Double garage, huge sun deck, more! - www.craigwalters.net - MLS 344755
Craig Walters RE/MAX Camosun 250-744-3301
ULTRA PRIVATE 5 ACRES EXQUISITE ESTATE ONLY $849,900
New MLS 345041
Saanich East
2162 Epworth St., $629,000 MLS 345000, Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Dean Boorman, 250-882-0234
MLS 344663, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739
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Roy & Deborah Coburn 250-812-5333 RE/MAX Camosun 250-812-1989
OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 762 EGRET CLOSE (OFF FLEETWOOD) $719,000 Start the new year 2015 off right. Come and be impressed awesome brand new home just completed. Located at the end of Fleetwood on a cul de sac. Quiet location. Egret Close. Traditional covered entry. Kitchen w’ island. Living room/dining room. Not one but 2 master bdrm with 4 and 5 pce ensuites, large walk-in closet. 4 pce bath on main oor. Laundry on main. Large family room. 4 bdrm upstairs. Wood oors. Ofce w/bar. Crawlspace. Bonus 1 bdrm legal suite w/separate electric meter so costs ofoaded to tenant. On demand hot water, gas forced air heat w/ heat pump. South facing rear yard. Fully landscaped. Min to Lakewood elem, Costco shops, movie theatres and all conveniences. GST included. Brand new & nothing to docome see for yourself!!! 2/5/10 warranty. MLS 344358. $719,000.
Ron Bahrey DFH Real Estate Ltd 250-744-8772 ~
982 Mckenzie Ave., $329,000
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211-4529 West Saanich Road, $339,900 MLS 343719, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
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100% FINANCING POSSIBLE! 3 BDRM, 3 BATH TOWN HOMES $319,900 Excellent opportunity to get into Real Estate market for young family or downsizing. Some units just completed and ready to occupy. Over 1,300 hundred sqft of quality living area with 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, den, wood cabinets with granite counter tops, garage, carport and more. Quiet no through road, next to Galloping goose trail. Price includes GST, 6 appliances, blinds and more. Few units under construction with large 2 or 3 bdrms, still time to choose your colours and xtures. Donít miss call now for nancing details and more. DoddTeam.ca
Komal & Karn Dodd Sutton Group West Coast Realty 250-479-3333
2655 Sooke Rd., from $199,900
7182 West Saanich Road., From $370,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun John Percy, 250-508-1551
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West Shore The Terraces at Latoria Walk
306-3223 Selleck Way, $499,000
MLS 344036, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun pg. 1 Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943
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$110,000
Share sale of well established custom woodworking business in Sidney. Focused on yacht interiors, exteriors, decks + home & business interiors. Whether a boat, home or business they offer craftsmanship, creativity, service & outstanding value. This is the right time to take over a turn key operation as owner is retiring. Do not approach directly.
250-382-9171
Heron’s Landing at Latoria Creek 762 Egret Close, $719,000 From $294,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
New MLS 345076
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Saanich East MLS 344352, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943
215-1505 Church Ave., $209,900
$849,900
It’s hard to believe this ultra private sanctuary is a peaceful 20 minute drive from major shopping. The one owner custom home boasts 3,800 square feet of living space with high ceilings, oversized windows, super gourmet kitchen, great room and family dining. 4+ bedrooms with a wonderful master suite, exercise room, games room and large private mountain and ocean views from 4 terraces. Bonus: detached garage with full bath. Come create the memories of a lifetime. MLS 345041.
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From $639,900 Thursday - Sunday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
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MLS 344358, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-744-8772
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Fantastic 9th floor southeast corner suite in the Corazon This 2 bedroom suite offers outstanding views of the city, ocean and mountains. The moment you enter the suite you will love the floor to ceiling windows that enhance the view. Terrific open floor plan with efficient kitchen featuring stainless appliances. A generous master suite with cheater en-suite bath with ample closet space and the nearly 9ft ceilings give you everything you could need. Unique zoning for the building allows for legal short term rentals, pets allowed and a great onsite caretaker make this a worry free home. Secure parking and additional storage in a downtown concrete building, just move right in!
405-1028 Balmoral $219,900
Light and bright Top floor suite, completely renovated with new floors, kitchen and bathroom, crown molding and fresh paint. An ideal 1 bedroom, 1bath home in a convenient village location. Walking/biking distance to downtown and shopping. Whether you are a first time buyer, investor, or looking for a pied de terre have a look at this one! Available for immediate occupancy with secured parking and storage! This small, well-run complex offers a true sense of community with modern features including in-suite laundry, elevator and balcony. Walking distance to everything. Steps from shopping, restaurants and parks. Flexible ownership with no age restrictions, rent-able and pets welcome. Small dog (under 15 lbs) or cat. Call now!
285 Island Hwy. $469,900
Level .21 acre property with a 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home set well back on the lot featuring fresh stucco, new roof, a new rear deck, new gas tankless hot water, new appliances, some new windows, new driveway and a finished workshop on the lower level offering 3 workbenches and power for a welder and compressor++(suite potential). The floor plan features a formal front entry, generous living room with gas fireplace, 2 beds and a bath on the main and 2 beds and a bath up. This home is in great condition with many character features including inlay-ed oak and fir floors, coved ceilings, period fir trim, wood windows and a large eat in country kitchen overlooking the south facing rear yard and deck. A great family home or holding property.
208-1370 Beach Drive $699,900
Spectacular 1518 sqft home in a concrete and steel building located across from Oak Bay and the Marina with 2 parking stalls and a resident manager. Transformed through a tasteful and seem-less renovation, the floor plan has been beautifully adapted to modern life. High end hardwood floors, new baseboards and crown molding, new switch plates and lighting lend a sophisticated feel to the home. The open concept plan features quartz countertops and marble backsplash, new cabinetry with eating bar and computer station and new appliances. A new marble finished fireplace creates warmth and focus to a space that is ideal for entertaining. A light and bright easy care home with a south east exposure in a fantastic location. Your new home awaits.
1446 Dallas - SOLD 1450 Dallas Rd. Still Available! $1,395,000
Another Quality home built by Prodigy and developed by RM2 development inc. Designed by Zebra this Dallas Road ocean view home will be built to exacting standards in one of Victoriaís iconic locations. Offering unobstructed south views of the waterfront Olympic Mountain range this home will feature radiant in floor heat, hard surface counter-tops, large commercial grade low E windows, security system sound and vac roughed in, landscaped with sprinkler system, contemporary design gas fireplace, energy efficient front loader washer and gas dryer, Smart wiring options and more. Located close to Beacon Hill Park, Cook St Village and walking distance to Downtown. Call now! MLS 329624 & MLS 329622.
7445 Thornton Hts $369,900
Panoramic ocean and mountain views from this easy build nearly level hilltop half acre lot at Silver Spray. This fully serviced lot is ideally located in the subdvision offing excellent privacy bordering East Sooke park to the east and a green belt to the north. The elevation of the property is ideal offering spectacular views spanning East Sooke Park’s shoreline, the straits of Juan de Fuca, the snow peaked Olympics and Secretary Island to the spectacular sunsets over the Sooke Hills and the open Pacific. The gentle slopped driveway leads up to your hilltop building site offing secure views without much site preparation. Covenants are in place securing the views, building style and uses in the development protecting your investment.
1491 Honeysuckle Pl. $724,900
Beautiful log construction home on 1 acre. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and backing onto a regional trail system and green belt, this bright and sunny property has been fenced and cross fenced, is currently home to sheep and chickens and easily adapted for horses. The level entry open concept main floor features large wood frame windows a beautiful master bedroom with en-suite bath, field stone fireplace, family room with wood stove and vaulted ceilings showcasing the log construction. A double car attached garage, daylight walkout lower level & separate drive in workshop, concrete tile roof, new hardwood floors and fresh paint completes the picture. Exceptional original construction and impossible to replace at this price.
3330 Maplewood Rd. $524,900
$425,000
LAKE COWICHAN WATERFRONT
2 Waterfront building lots Services to lot line
$299,900 each lot Priced from $639,900 | Open House Thursday to Sunday 12-3
6775757
Located at the top of the Latoria Walk community, “The Terraces” offer beautiful southern views towards the Olympic View Golf Course and to the Olympic Mountains beyond with over 40 acres of pristine park-land at your doorstep. Priced from $639,900 with over 3,000 sq.ft, these executive patio homes offer spacious living and superior quality in an exclusive gated community. Features include forced air heating with heat pump, hardwood floors, granite counters, open concept kitchen, S/S appliance pkg., custom built wall unit with fireplace, low-E windows, patio areas fully landscaped with complete irrigation. www.latoriawalk.com
GREG LONG
250-384-8124 www.greglong.ca
Patrick Achtzner REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
Integrity, Trust & Professionalism 6764701
patrick.achtzner@gmail.com www.realestatebypatrick.com
Office: 250-656-0131 Cel: 250-818-4726
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For prompt professional service call Shelly Reed direct
250-213-7444
VALUE you can’t afford to miss!
4 legal suites, 1 two BR, 1 one BR, 2 Bachelors
$539,900
2 level home, lovely level backyard. Hardwood floors, attached garage.
Whether retiring or starting out, buy with as little as 5% down! Safe, secure, quiet! 3 bed 2 bath 1991 d.wide, newer roof, updated laminate flooring, large deck for BBQ. Nice park. Long term park rental agreement til 2050. Low pad fee of $350 p/m. $139,900
$379,900
Happy New Year! Group Westcoast Realty
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NG Fabulous area of North Ridge, quiet no thru street. This 1980’s home has been lovingly maintained and renovated to today’s standards. Newer roof, windows, insulation, siding, decks and railings, kitchen addition. Brand new kitchen with granite counter tops, all new appliances. large living room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace over looking Copley park and the football field with sunny Olympic mountain views. 3 bedroom main floor with large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. Lower level has 2 more bedrooms and 3pce bath plus family room and double car garage. Plenty of parking here. Call now for an appointment to view one of the best homes you’ll find in North Ridge.
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Central Saanich Just off Mt. Newton. SPRING BUILD!
THE TERRACES AT LATORIA WALK:
BUYING OR SELLING? CALL NOW FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION RE/MAX Camosun Westshore 101-791 Goldstream Ave. Victoria, BC Canada V9B 2X5
Beautiful 1949 Maplewood home ideal for the professional couple, single parent or new family. Situated on 2 legal lots with a west facing rear yard backing onto a 3.7 acre natural park which offers panoramic views of the city and water plus amazing sunrises and sunsets. The kitchen, living and dining rooms open out to a level, private west facing 270sqft patio, great for entertaining. Features include a fully renovated kitchen, gorgeous hardwoods, separate dining area, spacious rooms and two wood burning fireplaces plus potential for a mortgage helper on the lower level. There is a large double car garage at the south end as well as a large workshop attached at the north which could be redeveloped into your home office or studio. Great Value!
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been with Santas Anonymous for four years. During that time, they were blessed with the use of the vacated Richmond elementary. But with the current seismic upgrade schedule, Richmond is an active school once again: George Jay elementary is using it this year and Cloverdale students move for the 2015-16 school year. Saanich donated use of the 1972-built Emily Carr building to Santas Anonymous free of charge, but it’s unlikely it will happen again in 2015. “There will be discussion in the new year and, likely, an engineering assessment to upgrade the building,” said Harley Machielse, Saanich’s newly appointed director of engineering. “Right now, there’s no plan for the building, so I can’t speculate too much, but I would think a future tenant is ideal.” A sale of the property would put Deringer and crew back to
the same place they are every January, putting their heads together in the executive directors’ home office. “We knock on wood that something will come up. There’s a lot of hard work going into this, but we can’t streamline the process without a space,” he said. Ideally, the charity hopes to find an expansive space it can share with another tenant. Santas Anonymous would need to take over most of the building in November and December. From January to mid-October, they have an army of volunteers and a grant program to offer a partner willing to share the rental fees for a permanent location. Santas Anonymous programs such as Kids Helping Kids run all year, but are not as demanding in terms of space. If you know of a large space that might work out, call 250-9204644 or visit cfaxsantas.com. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Q: WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO SELL MY HOME QUICKLY? Life circumstances, such as a job transfer, military posting or relationship breakdown can force homeowners into a situation where their home must be sold quickly. With the help of a good real estate agent, there are some steps one can take to move a home fast, even at a time of the year not traditionally busy for home sales. Pricing the property right at the beginning is a good way to start. In general, the activity seen on the house in the first 30 days is usually the most action you’ll see, with everyone being connected online to new listings. Another good step to enhance the home’s appeal is to look at your home from the street and list things that might diminish a potential buyer’s first impression. Adding sod to garden beds, painting the front door, clearing items away from the entry way or replacing the mailbox are easy examples. Inside, declutter by packing away as many personal items and excess furniture as possible, to allow viewers to envision what the home would look and feel like with their family in it, not yours.
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Friday, January 2, 2015 - GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE Friday, January 2, 2015 - GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE
GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » MONTH TO DATE DEC. 29/14
COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD
351/355 » 377/437 » 3,631/4,017 »
NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, DEC. 2013 NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, DEC. 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, DEC. 2013
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Move fast on that home with everything The Gazette revisits a favourite story from a past Homefinder Don Descoteau News Gazette staff
Searching for a home that would meet their needs, not just now but years down the road, wasn’t a quick experience for Joscilyn and Brian Jupp. After spending five months looking at photos and property specs and trooping through numerous homes around the West Shore, the couple found what they wanted in Langford. “We were living in a two-bedroom condo with one child and we were lucky enough to get pregnant again,” Brian recalls. “We wanted a house regardless, but having a second child on the way put a little urgency into the situation.” For the Jupps – Brian, 36, manages the Caprice Theatre in Langford and Joscilyn, 26, is a nurse at Victoria General Hospital – a big part of the process was determining what features they wouldn’t budge on and where they might be willing to compromise. “We knew we needed at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms, because as girls grow up, we know they spend lots of time in the bathroom,” says Joscilyn, who gave birth to their second daughter just six weeks ago. The couple had been looking casually at homes through last winter to get a sense of what was out there. In spring the search became more serious, as they enlisted a realtor and searched for new listings that matched their requirements. They found the market more competitive than expected and homes that met their needs on price and
Photo by Ian Simpson/IMS FotoGrafix
Langford homeowners Joscilyn and Brian Jupp, with daughter Julia, relax in their sizeable backyard in this photo from 2013. features were lost to other home buyers ready to pounce. When their realtor contacted them about the five-bedroom home they ultimately bought, they were away on vacation. But with more of a feel for the market after their house-hunting experience, they didn’t hesitate to make a deal when they returned, Brian says. The property appealed to them for many reasons. With very young children, having the bedrooms on the same floor was important. So was the idea of having a large yard. Shelley Mann, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, says today’s real estate market is far different than a few years back, when deals were written after a first show-
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ing and properties often entered a bidding war. Prices have remained flat for months on single family detached homes in the region and there’s good choices – nearly 1,300 are currently listed. Mann agrees with the Jupps about the need to act fast on quality homes, especially with interest rates still low. “If they’re looking for a pretty specific property and see one come up, they have to jump on it. There’s a lot of people looking for the same thing.” The previous owner of the Jupps’ house had completed much of the work toward creating a rental suite, a fact the busy young couple is thankful for and one that will boost
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their home’s resale value. Unlike some of their friends, they didn’t need that rental income to afford the mortgage payments, Joscilyn says. Converting the suite to usable family space has tripled their square footage. “A lot of people my age … are compromising their living space to be able to afford a house,” she says. “I’ve been starting to tell my friends to start saving for a house even if they’re six months or more out from seriously looking, so they’re ready (when they find that perfect home).” This story originally ran in the Nov. 29, 2013 edition of the Goldstream News Gazette. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Friday, January 2, 2015 - GOLDSTREAM
NEWS GAZETTE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 ONLY!
20x THE SHOPPERS OPTIMUM POINTS®
WHEN YOU SPEND $50 OR MORE† ON ALMOST ANYTHING IN THE STORE.
These SATURDAY ONLY Specials - January 3 1 DAY SALE
PLUS
299 EACH
PUREX LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT (1.47L), ULTRA PACKS (23’s) or FABRIC SOFTENER (1.33L) Selected Types
25% OFF*
SELECTED VITAMINS or NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS
Limit 4. After limit 3.99
249 EACH
LIFE BRAND KIDS SHAMPOO (300mL), AUSSIE or HERBAL ESSENCES HAIR CARE PRODUCTS Selected Types & Sizes
40% OFF*
QUO COSMETIC BRUSHES Selected Types
399 EACH
PANTENE SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER (375mL) or VIDAL SASSOON HAIR CARE PRODUCTS Selected Types & Sizes
Limit 4. After limit 2.99
Rest of Week 3.99
188 EACH
CREST TOOTHPASTE (85mL - 170mL), ORAL-B CAVITY DEFENCE (1’s - 2’s) or G•U•M (1’s) MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH Selected Types Limit 4. After limit 1.99
Rest of Week 2.99
Rest of Week 1.99
2199 EACH
HUGGIES SUPER BOXED DIAPERS or TRAINING PANTS Selected Types & Sizes
Limit 4. After limit 23.99
Rest of Week 23.99
Available at food locations only — see shoppersdrugmart.ca for details
199 EACH
GRADE “A” LARGE WHITE EGGS 1 Dozen Selected Types Limit 2. After limit 2.29
Rest of Week 2.29
129
299
DAIRYLAND CHOCOLATE MILK 946mL - 1L Selected Types
KRAFT PEANUT BUTTER (750g - 1kg) or SPREADS (500g) Selected Types
EACH
Limit 4. After limit 1.49
Rest of Week 1.49
EACH
Limit 4. After limit 3.99
Rest of Week 3.99
188 EACH
CHRISTIE COOKIES or CRACKERS Selected Types & Sizes
Limit 4. After limit 1.99
Rest of Week 1.99
177 EACH
5
2/$
LAY’S (180g) or RUFFLES (235g) POTATO CHIPS Selected Types
COCA-COLA or PEPSI BEVERAGES 6 x 710mL Selected Types
Rest of Week 2.99
Rest of Week 3.49
Limit 4. After limit 2.99
+ Deposit & Enviro Levy where applicable or 3.49 each. Limit 4.
499 EACH
12 = 24 Rolls
ROYALE BATHROOM TISSUE 9 Roll - 12 Roll Selected Types
Limit 4. After limit 5.99
Rest of Week 5.99
Rest of Week Pricing in Effect Sunday, January 4 to Friday, January 9, 2015 while quantities last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. *Our Regular Price. †Offer valid on Saturday, January 3, 2015 only. Points are issued according to the net pre-tax purchase total of eligible products after redemptions and discounts and before taxes using a valid Shoppers Optimum Card®. Excludes prescription purchases, Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points®, RBC® Shoppers Optimum® MasterCard® points and points associated with the RBC® Shoppers Optimum Banking Account, products that contain codeine, non-pointable items, tobacco products (where applicable), lottery tickets, passport photos, stamps, transit tickets and passes, event tickets, gift cards, prepaid phone cards, prepaid card products and Shoppers Home Health Care® locations. Offer applies to photofinishing services that are picked up and paid for on the day of the offer only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other Shoppers Optimum Points® promotions or offers. See cashier for details. ® 911979 Alberta Ltd.