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Placement of the Afghanistan War Memorial intended for Pioneer Square is being reconsidered after concerns about the park’s heritage as an old cemetery. When the subject of a war memorial came to council in January, it was unanimously supported. However, when it was submitted to the heritage advisory committee, it was rejected. The heritage committee did not support the location because of the park’s history as a cemetery. It served as the city’s cemetery from 1855 to 1873 and was converted to a park in 1908. Approximately 1,300 people are buried there, marked by few surviving gravestones. “Many of the 1,300 people buried and memorialized in Pioneer Square are Métis and First Nations,” said Fern Perkins, a Victoria Métis woman. She is the great-greatgreat-granddaughter of Charles Ross, a Hudson’s Bay Co. trader who is buried in the park. Perkins does not want to see their graves disturbed and forgotten through the placement of the war memorial. PLEASE SEE: City heritage group, Page A9

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Black proposes rehosting Commonwealth Games Kevin Laird Victoria News

Victoria and Esquimalt municipal councils are considering a request by Oak Bay businessman David Black to have the region rehost the Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games Canada wanted to submit a bid for the 2022 Games, but no Canadian city stepped forward because of cost. So far, only Durban, South Africa has submitted a bid. Black said he is only seeking for Victoria to be considered as an alternative host in the event Durban is “unable or unwilling to proceed with its bid.” “We have the facilities and venues in place to host the Games,” said Black in a letter to local politicians. “We also have skilled and experienced sports and business people who can create new approaches to hosting in order to hold operating costs down to an affordable level.” Black chaired the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. He owns more than 180 newspapers in Western Canada and the United States, including the Victoria News, and is proposing an oil refinery in northern B.C. On Monday, Esquimalt council considered Black’s offer and wanted more information on the costs involved and the commitment of municipalities. When the Games were held in Victoria more than 20 years ago most of the events were held in Saanich, but the region rallied together to put on a successful sporting event. “It’s a huge undertaking and can only be considered on a regional basis,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins. “There are many opportunities and benefits.” In the 1994 Games, Esquimalt hosted both wrestling and boxing events.

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Victoria man charged with murdering ex-wife Woman’s body found in Queens Street home by police Kevin Laird Victoria News

Victoria police have charged Daniel Penney, 51, with second-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife Mary Caitlin Walton, 46. Penney was rescued by two West Shore RCMP officers in an apparent suicide attempt in the garage of a home on Volmer Road in Colwood at around 1 p.m. last Friday. Later in the day, VicPD officers were requested to attend Walton’s home at 830 Queens St. by RCMP where they found her body in an upper-level suite. “At this time there is no reason to believe that the public may be at risk,” said Victoria police spokesperson Const. Mike Russell in a statement. Penney remains in custody awaiting his next court date. Walton’s death is the third suspicious death being investigated by VicPD in the last month. Also on Friday, police released the

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Mary Caitlin Walton’s body was found in this Queens Street duplex late last Friday afternoon. Her ex-husband has been charged with seconddegree murder. identity of man whose body was found in the Inner Harbour on March 5. Scott Owen Smith, 26, was from Victoria. It has not yet been determined how Smith died. Investigators are hoping to speak with anyone who was with Smith on

the night of Wednesday, March 4 or the morning of Thursday, March 5. Police are also investigating the death of Peter Hunter Thompson, 49, who was found dead in the 400-block of Michigan Street on Feb. 18. klaird@blackpress.ca

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Former Colwood councillor Shari Lukens will represent the Conservatives in the new riding of EsquimaltSaanich-Sooke in this fall’s federal election. Lukens earned the nomination by acclamation. The riding is represented by the NDP’s Randall Garrision. Frances Litman is the Green Party candidate. The Liberal nomination vote is set for today (March 20) at Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt.

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City ‘Garden Destination of Year The Victoria Flower Count wrapped up last week, with more than 17 billion blooms counted. On Wednesday, the City of Victoria was named the Garden Destination of the Year by the International Garden Tourism Network. The IGTN presented nine awards, including Garden Festival of the Year, Flower Event of the Year and Garden of the Year. Victoria was the only Canadian city to receive an award. “We are extremely honoured and humbled to receive this award,” said Paul Nursey, CEO of Tourism Victoria. “We are pleased to welcome those interested in gardens to Greater Victoria yearround.” The IGTN is an initiative created to stimulate more visits and business for gardens, horticulture exhibitions and flower festivals around the world.

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The two women quietly enter the hospital room. They pause. The man, holding a yellow begonia, standing next to the dying woman nods his head in acknowledgement. “Would you like us to sing to your mother?” they softly ask. He replies in a soft whisper that he was about to leave. The women invite him to stay. He moves to the head of the bed and the women begin to sing All Through the Night. As the women sing, the woman lying in the bed passes away. “He was really grateful that he stayed because he was there when his mother died,” says singer Mariana Chapman, a member of the Victoria Hospice Bedside Singers. Three evenings a week the sound of voices can be heard coming from patient’s rooms at Victoria Hospice. The voices belong to the Victoria Hospice Beside Singers, a group that helps comfort the dying by singing in a cappella (voices unaccompanied by instruments) and always in teams of only two singers. The core repertoire includes songs of comfort and general blessing, as well as popular songs from popular culture. The group began in 2007 when a Hospice volunteer noticed that by humming and singing around patients, they seemed to be comforted. Today, the group consists of 13 volunteers and more are needed. Chapman, Suellen Guenther

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and Kathie Doerksen have been with the group the longest. “What we do in bedside singing is we’re very respectful of the patient,” Guenther says. “We would not sing songs or hymns with religious language unless we get an indication from the patient or the family that’s their tradition. We just offer comforting words.” Hospice staff will usually refer a patient and oftentimes family members. A singer will then meet with the patient to see if they are interested. Some people are interested right away, others take a little convincing, and often it’s a flat no, Doerksen says. “If they say no, we thank them for that too. No is also a right answer,” says Chapman. The singers can sing one to

a handful of songs, it depends on how long the patient wants them there. “Sometimes patients are too exhausted and it’s overwhelming for them to choose a song,” Doerksen says. “We just ask them if they want a lullaby-kind of song or an upbeat song and we’ll choose one to fit.” Training to become a Bedside singer is about a six-month process with singers required to take Hospice volunteer training followed by music work. The group wants singers who can stay on key, generally sing in a warm lullaby tone, and be able to smoothly blend their voice with one other singer. It is not necessary to have any professional vocal training.

The ability to read music is not a requirement. New singers are mentored by experienced Bedside Singers during the regular Victoria Hospice schedule. Members of Beside Singers are required to attend Wednesday evening practices. Doerksen, Guenther and Chapman say there is nothing like Hospice. “I never leave here without feeling so grateful and uplifted. It’s just so supportive and calm,” Doerksen says. Adds Guenther: “It’s the times when it’s profound that keeps us coming back. Every now and then there is something really touching and you realize, ‘wow we made a difference for that person.’” klaird@blackpress.ca

Can you sing a tune or two? Bedside Singers could be for you Interested in becoming a member of the Victoria Hospice Bedside Singers? Victoria Hospice is hosting two information sessions on March 25 and April 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Begbie Hall, 2101 Richmond St. No registration is required. Training begins in mid-September.

All Bedside Singers must attend the Victoria Hospice volunteer training course before they can sing in the patient unit. They are also required to undergo a criminal record check and willing to get a flu shot. “Volunteer training is another form of training,” says Kay Larsen, manager of

volunteer services for Victoria Hospice. “If you’re squeamish through the training and feel uncomfortable about dying then clearly this isn’t going to be the place for you.” For more information on the program, please call 250-370-8727 or go online to victoriahospice.org.

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Canada’s high court will weigh the constitutional rights of medical marijuana users for the first time today (March 20). At stake in the case before the Supreme Court of Canada is whether approved legal cannabis users can be restricted to just using dried marijuana – the only authorized product under the new system of regulated producers – and denied access to oil extracts and other options, such as pot brownies and cookies. It flows from the 2009 drug trafficking arrest of Owen Smith, a Victoria man who baked pot into various edibles for a cannabis buyers’ club. Medical pot patients have twice convinced lower courts in B.C. that it’s unconstitutional for them to be denied their medicine in different forms if they cannot or do not wish to smoke it. The B.C. Court of Appeal split 2-1 on the issue last August, agreeing federal regulations should simply state “marijuana” instead of “dried marijuana” but said actual changes to legislation should come from Parliament. Health Canada has so far refused to authorize alternative medical marijuana products. “Other means that don’t involve smoking are less problematic for health,” said Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, calling the restriction inconsistent with the medical marijuana regulation’s goal

of protecting health. He said alternative forms are more effective for some people. “Sick people trying to enhance their quality of life should not be criminalized for their choice of medicine,” said lawyer Kirk Tousaw, who represents Smith. He will argue the current law limiting authorized users to dried marijuana restricts the choice of treatment for serious illnesses and therefore violates the charter right to life, liberty and security of the person. Tousaw will urge the top court to simply exempt medical marijuana possession from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Medical pot could then still be regulated by other means by Ottawa, he said, but its users would be shielded from criminal prosecution. “You can keep your outdated, ineffective prohibition on recreational marijuana consumers and producers. But let’s take sick people off the front lines of this ridiculous war on this plant.” Police and federal authorities object because, unlike a bag of dried bud, it’s difficult to readily determine if personal possession limits are exceeded with products or extracts like brownies, cookies, oils and topical creams. Tousaw insists it’s a red herring and other jurisdictions have dealt with that issue. “To our immediate south in Washington, you can access all of these products, medically or recreationally, without fear of criminal sanction.”

The one-day Supreme Court hearing on March 20 is just one legal front in a war between pot advocates and the federal government over how medical marijuana is controlled. The other key battleground is in Federal Court, where Conroy has sought to overturn the federal government’s ban on personal home growing by licensed users, which has continued under an injunction pending the outcome of the case. He is also making a constitutional argument on behalf of users who say they cannot afford to buy commercially grown marijuana under Ottawa’s new system and that it denies them control over the strains they use. The court heard conflicting evidence last week from fire chiefs from Surrey and Fort McMurray on the severity of public safety risks from authorized home grows. Conroy will argue Ottawa has insufficient justification for the ban in closing arguments set for the end of April. A win at the Supreme Court of Canada would likely have major implications for the case on home growing, Tousaw said, and could finally force reforms that the government has resisted, despite 15 years of litigation. “Canadians have had to fight for every inch they’ve been able to get in court and the system continues to cause people to suffer in an arbitrary way that’s unrelated to protecting health and public safety.”

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Oversight of activities is critical Over the weekend, there were numerous protests against the federal government’s Bill C-51, which proposes a number of new measures to combat the prospects of terrorism. The Conservative government has proposed giving additional powers to the RCMP and CSIS, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Many of those protesting say these new powers will strip privacy from many Canadian residents. They also argue that both the RCMP and CSIS do not have sufficient independent oversight. The very different reactions from the two opposition parties speak volumes about the perceptions of this bill. The Liberals are clearly banking on the broad support among Canadians for more counter-terrorism measures, in the wake of the attack on Parliament Hill last fall and numerous homegrown terror plots. The NDP, on the other hands, is taking its traditional principled approach, in standing up for civil rights over enhanced anti-terrorism measures. The principled stance gets them plenty of positive mentions, but often does not translate into votes. Virtually all polls show the NDP will finish third in the election, barring a last-minute shift by voters. The need for enhanced antiterrorism measures is pretty clear. However, there should be more oversight of both CSIS and the RCMP, should they be granted new powers. At the very least, there needs to be a Parliamentary committee with MPs from all sides taking an ongoing close look at just how these new powers are being used.

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Bill C-51 eats away at our freedoms that it threatens to erode the Over the past few months Canadians have become acutely very freedoms that make us Canadian. aware of the threat to public Unfortunately Prime Minister safety presented by potential Harper has chosen terrorist attacks, both to play politics with at home and abroad. our security and to MPs were shocked use fear to try to by the events of Oct. stampede Canadians 22 in Ottawa, but in his direction. when we went back Canadians are right to into session the next be concerned. day we stood united There is no doubt and committed to that protection of work together across public safety must partisan lines to meet be a top priority of those threats. Randall any government, In doing so we Garrison but at the same time tried to send a strong signal that we will not Guest Comment governments must also defend our let those who would shared values and freedoms. use violence to disrupt our After careful review of the democracy win by sacrificing the very rights and freedoms we legislation, New Democrats cherish in the quest for security. decided to oppose Bill C-51. In contrast to Tom Mulcair’s The Conservative principled stance against the government, however, has bill, the Trudeau Liberals decided to do just that with its have decided to support new anti-terrorism bill. Bill C-51 the Conservatives arguing is now being rushed through that sacrificing some of our Parliament by Stephen Harper’s freedoms to meet the threat of government despite the fact

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Dr. Jeff Unger voices concern, just a brief moment, that he’s being trite. The challenge is to describe the meld of emotions the physician has felt this week, the feelings he’s navigated with wife Carla and daughters Maryn and Neeve. The Oak Bay family recently returned from working and living in Tanna, one of the most southern islands in Vanuatu, that suffered a direct hit from Cyclone Pam on March 14. “It’s literally heartbreaking,” Unger said. “It’s a mix of emotions. We’re so thankful to be back here. I wouldn’t ever want to put my children in harm’s way, but there’s the strangeness of that’s just lucky timing for us.” The family spent seven months in Vanuatu – a country of more than 80 volcanic

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Zealand chartering a flight that brought in some satellite cellphones. Other than a couple of confirmations that friends are OK, a glimpse of nurses in CNN footage provided Unger a few early insights into what the hospital – where Maryn and Neve were so popular with patients they were often afforded the opportunity to cut umbilical cords and name babies – may look like now. It would have been a difficult transition home anyway for the girls, aged 8 and 10, leaving behind new friends. Now they ask regularly if there’s been word of their friends. “Now my wife and I are trying to walk this fine balance of being realistic, but not creating anxiety,” he said. “They are worried, but they’re pretty level-headed and the know how fragile life is there. “They’re talking already talking about doing a fundraiser at (Christ Church Cathedral) school next week,” he added. It’s a sentiment the family hopes to see echoed among Canadians in general. “It’s hard to keep proper perspective. People have tragedies in their life all the time here, but just knowing how little they already had, this exponentially increases the need,” he said.

The residents there still face the challenges of maintaining health and nutrition and Unger is encouraging those looking to help to push Canada to send its Disaster Assistance Response Team. “Many other countries have already responded … sadly the only thing Canada has done so far is offer a travel advisory,” Unger said. He hopes people will write the minister of foreign affairs, minister of national defence and Prime Minister Stephen Harper to have the DART team respond. Vi-Va is working to provide ongoing aid, but in the meantime they’re urging donations to Canadian Red Cross (redcross.ca) which has the expertise and equipment needed to help residents of the ravaged area. “Our organization is slowly trying to arrange how we can change our mandate… so we can accept donations for mid to long-term fundraising,” Unger said. Vi-Va hopes to focus on rebuilding the hospital, staff housing and other health care structures on Tanna. It is the only hospital on the island of roughly 30,000 people. Visit vivaproject.ca for updates on fundraising efforts. editor@vicnews.com

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Driveway’s Alexandra Straub will pilot an all-electric Nissan LEAF in the annual AJAC Eco-Run next week. The all-electric sedan, which is also the prize car provided by the Scrap-It program for our Plug-In to Win contest, will glide silently from the Vancouver International Auto Show in downtown Vancouver next Wednesday. The route, devised by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, will then take the participating 19 eco-friendly vehicles to Victoria via the Nanaimo ferry. On Thursday, the vehicles will be put through their paces on a handling course in Langford to see how versatile they are. The EcoRun concludes that evening in Vancouver. In addition to pure electric vehicles, the Eco-Run

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This year’s showstopper could well be a 1963 Lincoln Convertible, supplied by Abbotsford’s 360 Fabrication, which is now applying the final touches to the $1 million dollar restoration (pictured above). Heard is excited about a new display called Car Culture, which focuses on the vehicles and the lifestyles that drive them. Feature vehicles are displayed in themed settings, featuring accessories and backdrops. Classic Alley offers a stroll back through time while Hollywood North pays tribute to the cars we see on movie sets around town. Just a sample of what’s up at the show. The rest of our Driveway crew (drivewaybc.ca) looks new cars on display at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Good news for BC auto buyers who want a "green car" – a $7.5 million fund was set aside in the BC provincial budget in order to bring back a government incentive program that offered point of sale rebates to buyers of plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. The previous rebate plan expired last spring and details of the new plan are expected to be announced at the Vancouver auto show. Here are five new to market vehicle choices with "green" aspirations. The first four are finalists for the AJAC Green Car of the Year Award, which will also be announced in Vancouver at the show next week. The 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD would be my personal "primo-green" pick, if I were lucky enough to have a spare $50K stashed away.

2015 Honda Fit

Honda Fit may be small on the outside, but its organic shape and an ingeniously versatile seating system makes the most of every bit of interior space. The new Fit also consumes even less fuel, due to a new powertrain and a lighter yet more rigid new body. A 1.5-litre engine that can produce 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, powers all Fit models. Fuel economy is rated at 7.0/5.7/6.4 L/100km (city/highway/combined) with the new Continu-

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This is a clever electric vehicle adaptation of Kia's tall 5-door compact car with the funky styling. Soul EV offers the same, user-friendly features as its gasoline counterpart, with seating for four or five and a large rear cargo area. Kia's polymer (electrolyte) lithium-ion battery pack is compact and easier to hide, as is can be molded into different shapes.

In Soul EV it's centrally fitted under the rear seats and a raised rear floor pan. The liquid-cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet electric motor can generate a whopping 210 lb-ft of torque. That's 59 lb-ft more than the gas engine version of Soul. Yet, its impressively smooth and standing starts are not as jumpy as other electric vehicles. Soul EV has a claimed driving range of 149 km on a single charge.

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wheel-drive. Legacy was engineered in Japan and is built in the USA in an award winning production facility, for environmental excellence, in Indiana. In fact, the entire 832-acre plant site is designated a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

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er. The Hybrid editions come in three model grades and a starting price of just $28,710. Camry Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine linked with Hybrid Synergy drive and matched to an E-CVT. Fuel economy is rated at an amazing 5.7 L/100km (which is about 50 mpg) in the city and 6.0 L/100km on the highway.

2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Acura has linked its superb electronic (torque vectoring) Super Handling AllWheel Drive (SH-AWD) system with a new hybrid powertrain in this all-new version of the RLX. The gas engine is a 3.5-litre V6 with Variable Cylinder Management and it’s linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This is the most powerful Acura production sedan ever built and has a claimed combined (gas + electric) peak output of 377 horsepower. Yet, its fuel consumption is a miserly 8.0/ 7.5 L/100km (city/highway). A little pricey (starts at $49,990), but amazing! bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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After nearly 15 years the Victoria Police Capitals and Saanich Police Watchdogs hockey teams have made it to Game 7. The two squads, whose rosters consist of members from their respective institutions, have their eyes on being the first to inscribe their team’s name on the coveted Battle of the Badges trophy, which sits at three wins apiece. Puck drop is 6 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre on Tuesday (March 24). “It started as friendly Victoria-Saanich banter in the locker room,” said Const. Phil DiBattista of VicPD, Capitals’ captain. “The trophy is really cool, it’s from an athletic contest for Victoria area police officers 100 years ago. We found it and repurposed it, and we love winning it.” That low-key rivalry evolved into the fundraising force for Victoria’s Special Olympics chapter. Admission for the game is by donation with a well-stocked silent auction, including an authentic 201415 Washington Capitals sweater signed by the team, yes, including Alex Ovechkin and Nick Backstrom, as well as Ovehckin and Backstrom signed gamepucks (Caps’ coach Barry Trotz had them

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Battle of the Badges hockey players from left, Casey Jones and Phil DiBattista of the Victoria Police Capitals will face Jeff Kreczmer and Damian Kowalewich of the Saanich Police Watchdogs. The foursome of constables will play for their respective teams in the Battle of the Badges charity fundraising game on Tuesday (March 24) at Archie Browning Sports Centre. sent over in support when he heard about the event). There’s also a 50-50 raffle for the Special Olympics. Opening ceremonies will feature a puck drop

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by the respective police chiefs and Stephanie Greaves will sing the national anthem, just as she’s done at Rogers Arena for the Vancouver Canucks. “It’s a lot of fun for us to play. We’re all colleagues and we work together all the time,” DiBattista said. “It’s good for us to get out there and just be part of the community, and invite the community to come out and see yes we’re police officers, but we’re part of the community.” The losing team’s police force will fly the flag of the other team’s police force for 24 hours. Each team’s bench will also have a Special Olympics athlete handling the bench door for player shift changes. “We’ve partnered with (Victoria Special Olympics) in the past,” DiBattista said. “We just thought we donate to

them regularly, hockey’s fairly athletic and it seemed like a really good fit.” “(Last year’s game) was well-received with a full arena at Pearkes, 550 people,” said Saanich police Const. Damian Kowalewich, who played for the Victoria Cougars junior B team in its inaugural season of 1998-99. “Archie Browning is bigger so we’re hoping to take advantage of it’s size this year. And of course, Ace the dog, Saanich Police’s mascot, will come out for the kids.” Cliff LeQuesne from 100.3 The Q! radio station will serve as master of ceremonies. “It’s all for the Special Olympics, every single minute of it,” Kowalewich said. “It’s important to promote the health and wellness for individuals from all walks of life.” editor@vicnews.com

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Sunday, March 22 Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Contact Carol at 250-386-6670.

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Arts committee doles out grants The Capital Regional District arts committee has awarded more than $90,000 in grants to 20 organizations in Greater Victoria. The grants support emerging and established arts organizations that produce or present on a project to project basis including recurring, one time, or developmental projects. The next deadline for project grants is May 1.

Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton X Rd. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact Pat at 250598-2325.

Local Love: Oaklands Sunset Market fundraiser. Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St., 7 p.m. to midnight. Poetry Without Borders. Join world-class poets Patrick Friesen, Rhona McAdam, Inge Israel and Beth Kope for an evening of readings and conversation. Munro Books, 1108 Government St., 7:30 p.m.

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Get Ready, Get Local, Vancouver Island food expo. Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Victoria Bach Ensemble concert. St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., 7:30 p.m. Victoria Chamber Orchestra 20th anniversary concert. First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets: victoriachamberorchestra.org.

Monday, April 6 The Trail Running Film Festival – an evening of the latest and greatest full length and short films showcasing the challenges, beauty and community inherent in the world of trail running. Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St., 5 p.m. Ticket info: trailfilmfest. com.

Saturday, April 25 Esquimalt’s Gigantic Garage Sale. Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 9 a.m. to noon. Volkssport – 5/10 km walk. Meet at John Dean parking lot, the end of Dean Park Road. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m.

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Cougars struggle with Storm on ice The Victoria Cougars needed a win at home last night (after the Victoria News deadline) following their 3-2 double overtime loss to the Campbell River Storm Tuesday night in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Championship Series in Campbell River. The win gave the North Island Division champion Storm a 2-0 series lead. Campbell River won the opener 3-2 in overtime

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last Sunday. Shots on goal favoured the Storm, 35-23. Cougar Sam McMullen, who leads all scorers with 20 playoff points, was held off the score sheet for the second straight game. Both teams also received a couple of power play opportunities in both of the overtime periods but were unable to put the puck in the net with the extra attacker.

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“Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.” Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes. She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit comfortably? • Does your bust line “bounce” when you walk while wearing your “everyday” bra? • Do you overflow the cup of your bra? • Do your bra straps slip off your shoulders or dig into your shoulders leaving red and painful marks? • Does your bra ride up in the back because you tighten the straps to give you added support? • Have you ever begun an exercise class only to drop out because your breasts ached from lack of support while jumping or running? If you answer yes to any of these you are in need of a new bra, and a custom one could be the way to go.

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The Jason Montgomery rink edged out the Kevin Dey rink to take the 2015 Admirals Walk Pet Clinic Victoria Super League Championship. The game seesawed back and forth with the win coming down to the skip’s rocks. “It’s physical, extremely strategic and this part is a competitive league, its not a beer league,” said Ryan Landa, lead for the Dey rink, prior to the game . Landa has been playing the Montgomery sport for nine years now and hoped his team would pull through in the final. “It’s been a consistent season for us. We’ve always finished middle of the pack so it’s nice to finish on top.” A total of 20 teams play in the Victoria Super League out of the Victoria Curling Centre on Quadra Street.

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BOTTLE DRIVE Victoria High CONCERT BAND Music Tour to Europe! SATURDAY, March 28 10am - 2:30pm 1260 Grant Street Vic High parking lot Please bring your empties to support a great cause! or call us at (250)857-2496 for pick-ups any time before March 28th

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901 Gorge Soccer Association Fundraiser for Canadian Diabetes Association Saturday and Sunday March 21 and 22 9 am to 4 pm The ClotheslineÂŽ Program collects reusable clothing and household goods to help more than 47,000 Vancouver Islanders affected by diabetes. Clean out your cluttered closets and drawers to make space and make a difference for those affected by diabetes. Please drop off your donation at Hampton Park.

LEGALS NOTICE IS GIVEN BY U-PAK STORAGE Under the Warehouseâ€™s lien act: Against the following persons goods left in storage, if monies are not paid in full by 5pm, Tues Apr 7, 2015 and the contents of the lockers removed from the premises at 878 Viewfield Rd, Victoria, BC that the contents of the following lockers will be sold. Mark HInchcliff, Lynn Byrnell, Wendy-Lou Maarie, Ashley Verchere. WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2002 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCG32092A800026 Owner Unknown 2006 FORD ESCAPE

UKRAINIAN EASTER FOOD FAIR. Sale of homemade perogies, borscht, cabbage rolls, Easter breads, baking, beet horseradish, kovbassa & hot Ukrainian lunch. Wheelchair access. Free admission. Sat. March 21, 11am-2pm. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. 250-384-2255.

1FMYU03136KD32373 Owner S. Henry 1995 FORD EXPLORER 1FMDU34X5SZC03409 Owner G. Hamiton 1994 BMW 3 SERIES WBACB4329RFM10444 Owner T. Bristow Will be sold on March 27, 2015. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Corporation of the City of Nelson is accepting applications for the position of

DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Reporting to the CFO, this position will play a key leadership role in the strategic direction of the City. It will have significant impact on all departments in the organization by providing diversified technical and administrative responsibilities in the areas of Financial Management. Further information regarding this position can be found on the City of Nelson web site at www.nelson.ca. Resumes must be submitted no later than April 7, 2015 at 8:00 am to:

Human Resources City of Nelson #101 â€“ 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: 250-352-2131 Email: hr@nelson.ca We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.

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REAL ESTATE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

CLIMBER/BUCKET Operator needed for residential tree service. Min. 2 years exp., must have valid BC DL, Certified Arborist an asset. $30$35 based on exp. 604-819-9447/ the.treeguy@hotmail.com

12 MENS long sleeved shirts, size 15.5, assorted, good quality, $45. (250)383-5390.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Auto Mechanic Partner

Ok Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic partner for an OK tire franchise. E-mail: momack@citywest.ca

HELP WANTED

PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ€™s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â€˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â€˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â€˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â€˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â€˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â€˘ Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS #220-770 Enterprise Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 6R4

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD NORTHERN CHINESE Specialty Cook for Xiang Rui Restaurant Ltd at 980 Blanshard Street, Victoria BC, V8W 2H3. FT/Perm. $16-17/hr. + medical/dental, staff meals, 3 paid sick days & uniform provided. 3 to 5+ yrs Northern Chinese cuisine exp. reqâ€™d. Cook cert. or HS diploma reqâ€™d. Cook complete N.C. meals incld. hand pulled noodles, Chin oil stick, dumplings, & buns; help plan menu; train & supervise kitchen staff; maintain inventory, etc. Email resume to: xiangrui.jobs@gmail.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Crossmen 1008 airgun, $50. Silk pant suit, metal watering can, $5/e. 778-265-1615. FIG TREE in ceramic pot, 6â€™, $70 obo. Call (250)385-3400. HOT WEATHER 23wâ€?x16â€?h, $20 firm. (250)595-6734.

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NEW FOLDING dryng rack, $5. New electric ceramic heater $25. Call (250)479-7918.

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

FURNITURE 6-PIECE BDRM suite, queen; chesterfield & loveseat, roll-top desk, antique corner cabinet. All exc. cond. Pictures, household, etc. (250)478-4010.

GARAGE SALES GORDON HEAD - MOVING SALE. Sat. March 21, 8-3pm, Sunday, March 22, 10-2pm Many larger items- tables, chairs, couch, cabinets, queen inflatable bed, shelving, small size deep freeze, small fridge, garden items, childrenâ€™s items & lots more! Must be able to take from site. 4019 Loyola Street

LANGFORD MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

3302 Hazelwood Road (off Happy Valley) Saturday, 11-4

Home gym, treadmill,girls and ladies clothing, furniture, dart board, household items and more! Rain or shine. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS AUCTION March 28th Custom log furniture making equipment, 1379 Green Ave, Trail, BC www.westernstarauctions.com for pictures and updates 250-212-3418

FOOD PRODUCTS BEEF FARM GATE SALES. 1516 Mt. Douglas Cross Rd. Hours Friday & Saturday 10-4. Naturally raised, hormone free beef. Individual cuts sold, sharp, frozen & double wrapped. (250)477-3321.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MURPHY BED- White, hardly used, single, w/hardware, paid $2300, sell $1000. Call (250)472-1355.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. âœąWhen you buy with me, I give you $1000 to $9000 cash! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

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MT. DOUGLAS: 55+ only Bachelor suite, $485/mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water included. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.

HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and International High School students, program at St. Margaret’s School (June 28 -August 1). Double placement. Remuneration $1700. Contact Michelle at 250-385-0583 or michelle@selsa.ca

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233. DOWNTOWN: 2-bdrm condo. semi-furn, 5 appls. May 1. ref’s NS/NP. $1295. 250-383-8800.

VIEW ROYAL Victoria’s Hidden Gem!

Christie Point Apts 2818-3037 Craigowan Road Reno’d suites: 2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H Pool & canoe rack T/H have in-suite W/D On a 15 acre peninsula 15 min to downtown

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COTTAGES

STORAGE- 10’x25’ Ideal for boat, car or trailer, dry, high ceilings. $160. (250)656-8897.

CARS

SIDNEY: 1 bdrm furn. suite, NS/NP. On bus route. Utils incld, ref’s req’d. $850/mo. Avail. now. Call (250)656-0963

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2005 OKANAGAN 5th Wheel 32.5’, winter package, 3 slides, many options, oak cabinets. Very livable unit. $27,900. (250)727-2833.

1993 BMW: 3.4 L engine, automatic, Kashmir (beige/gold), 4-disc brakes. Brakes, tire tread still in good shape, recent O2 sensor and throttle switch replaced, rear wheel drive, power windows/locks/ sunroof, 2-12” subs and Kenmore amp. 200,000 km, all receipts for work done. Very fun car to drive. $4000 obo. Call 250-812-6008 or email liamgammon0@gmail.com

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SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

GUTTER, WINDOW cleaning, de-mossing, power washing, grass cutting. Call Mike 250474-3701 or 250-813-1618.

WE HAUL CHEAP! Moving & Hauling. (250)881-1910. www.wehaulcheap.com

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

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

STUCCO/SIDING

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BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior finishing, weather proofing, decks, fencing. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERReliable. Refs. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. EXP. RELIABLE & efficient house cleaner and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

GARDENING

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20% OFF! Pruning, cleanup, soil/mulch del (max 2 cu yd), hauling, aerate (250)479-6495 (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Comm/Res lawn cutting. Weed/ moss & Blackberry/ ivy removal. Aerate/ De-thatch.

(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca Auricle- 250-882-3129 Spring clean up lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges, irrigation DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning. Miracle Landscaping. Call 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. LAWN & Garden aeration, de thatching, fertilization, disposal. Free est. (250)360-6458. MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding, power washing & more. Senior disc. Free est. 250-216-7502. NEIL’S LAWNCUTTING Service. Competitive rates. Free Est’s. Call (250)385-3878.

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

ABBA Exteriors Inc. “Spring Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778. GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. HAUL A WAY- Junk & garbage removal. Free quotes. Senior disc. (778)350-5050.

PEMBINA PAINTING- Ready for Spring Cleaning? We are a full service painting company. Call ahead so you won’t be disappointed. (250)419-1556.

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

ALLSTAR MOVING Delivery Service. From $59. Free local travel. Call (250)818-2699.

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

PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

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JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

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STUCCO MAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

Done Right Moving $85/hr. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. BBB. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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TIP | Secondary suites can be an affordable housing option for friends or relatives

Homes with a suite: 3 things to know Valerie Edwards Pemberton Holmes Realty

Real estate prices in lower Vancouver Island are some of the highest in Canada, hence, the abundance of houses with a “mortgage helper,” or what is officially called ‘additional accommodation’ in the MLS. Here are three things buyers should know before and during the process of purchasing a home with a suite. Firstly, what are your lender’s requirements? Does the suite need to be tenanted with a minimum amount of rental income or can the suite be vacant? How much of the rental income will be used to qualify? Some lenders use 100 per cent while others accept much less. Also, does the suite have to be legal or is ‘illegal’ acceptable? Does a basement area that just needs a kitchen to make it a suite, qualify? Knowing such details is critically important, as is illustrated in a sale I was involved in a few years ago. I had a property listed with an empty, full-height basement. It was a perfect candidate for the creation of a suite. Several times I asked the agent representing the buyers whether they were financially qualified to purchase the property. The agent insisted they were and on that basis the offer was accepted. However, it was discovered that, although it was within their price range, neither the buyers nor their agent had made themselves aware that their lender required the home to have an existing suite. It was a waste of time and disappointing for everyone involved. Secondly, the Residential Tenancy Act has very specific rules regarding the sale of a home where tenants occupy a suite. Buyers may not legally ask for vacant possession of a suite simply because they want to put their own choice of tenant in the suite. Buyers may only request

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Pemberton Holmes Realty agent Valerie Edwards says there are some definite things to keep in mind when looking to purchase a home with a suite. a seller to end a tenancy agreement under the same circumstances that a landlord can do so. The most common reasons are: a) if you want to use the entire home for yourselves or if you are prepared to leave the suite vacant for 6 months, b) if you intend to rent it to a member of your immediate family, meaning parents or children, or c) if you plan to do major renovations. Painting and other minor things don’t count. You are required to produce permits to prove your renovations are major. Thirdly, if none of the three scenarios above are applicable, then you must accept that the tenants come with the property. If this is the

case, they are either an asset or a liability and need to be investigated. In the conditions of a purchase agreement, you should require a copy of the rental agreement as well as an opportunity to interview the tenants before removing your conditions. For instance, if you are allergic to cigarette smoke or cats and the tenant smokes and /or has a cat, both of which may be allowed under the existing rental agreement, you may not wish to proceed. Otherwise, be prepared to go to arbitration to receive permission to give your tenant notice to vacate. There is no guarantee you’ll win, because you knew or should have known the situation before you pur-

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chased the property. Another scenario is if the rent is significantly below market. If the tenants remain, it will take years to raise it to market standards, because the annual rate of rental increase allowed by the Residential Tenancy Act is quite minimal. Suites are a great financial boost but there is more to being a landlord than collecting rent cheques. Doing your due diligence will help you avoid the pitfalls and reap the rewards. ••• Valerie Edwards is a realtor with Pemberton Holmes Realty. She can be reached at valerie@valerieedwards.com or at 250-478-9141.

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Saturday - Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250-883-2715

MLS 346476, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Paul Askew, 250-744-3301

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MLS 346202, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Paul Askew, 250-744-3301

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208-455 Sitkum Road, $399,900

6-285 Superior Street, $529,900

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1807-620 Toronto St., $354,000

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

MLS 345989, Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson, 250-385-2033 Daily 12-5 Chard Developments 250-383-2999

MLS 346595, Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Sandra Kamper, 250-388-5882

102-1120 McClure, $455,000

1483 Bay Street, 255,000

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

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Anny Schaefer, 250-477-7291

410-50 Songhees Road, $499,000

1215 Stelly Street, $519,900

MLS 345773, Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-370-7788

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Anny Schaefer, 250-477-7291

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MLS 348099, Saturday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd. John McMillan, 250-382-8838

3026 Larkdowne Road, $759,900 MLS 347377, Saturday 11-1 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

2931 Sea Point Drive, $1,249,000

1941 St. Ann St. $739,000

MLS 347193, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250385-2033

MLS 346718 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 3918 Orchard Lane, Pemberton Holmes Brian Meredith- $359,900 Jones, 250-384-8124 MLS 346509, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance ESQUIMALT Karen Love, 250-818-8522

310-848 Esquimalt Rd., $144,900 MLS 348016, Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

MLS 347770, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Bahrey, 250-744-8772

1148 Craigflower Road

4942 Cordova Bay Rd., $775,000

MLS 347861 Saturday & Sunday 1-5 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

MLS 348171, Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

1060 Tillicum Road,

Saturday & Sunday 12-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty John Monkhouse, 250-216-6343

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4695 Bramble Court, $1,168,000

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940 Earl Grey Street, $419,900

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deidra Junghans, 250-744-3301

3912 Carey Road, From $229,000 Saturday - Monday 1-5 Macdonald Realty Sheila Aujla & Sophak Sim, 250-744-4441

3003 Arado Court, $399,900

3080 Cressida Cres., $423,500

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

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

$499,800

MLS 345141, Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Sukhmeet Grewal, 250-704-9794

MLS 347755, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

7182 W. Saanich Rd From $333,000

1315 Artesian Court, $429,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LeP- MLS 346501, Sunday 2-4 age Coast Capital Realty, Murray Fair Realty Lawson, 250-477-5353 Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8487

639 Fairway Avenue, 725 Skyview Pl. $919,000 $789,900

HIGHLANDS

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740 Travino Lane

5245 La Bonne Road, $849,900

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3851 Branson Place, $624,500

SAANICH PENINSULA 473 Treanor Avenue,

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MLS 345782, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141

300 Selica Road, $579,900

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MLS 345041, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-5333

MLS 347626, Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

103 & 105-990 Rattanwood Pl., From $319,900

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301

MLS 346897, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-285-2033

2555 Crystalview Drive, $549,900 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

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

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Truck lovers could fill an afternoon running a careful eye over the new trucks at the Vancouver auto show. Here are my five picks for special attention:

2015 Chevrolet Colorado:

The all-new design is turning heads all across Canada. This mid-size truck fills a void here. Still expected to work as hard as a full-size truck, the Colorado can tow more than 3,039

2015 Ford F150:

The combination of a body made of aluminum body and high strength steel in its frame make this truck up

2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel:

The new Nissan Titan offers a roomy interior that rivals the other popular full-size trucks on the market today

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It’s not just about glitz on wheels By Alexandra Straub

Auto shows dazzle with glitzy expensive new cars but among them are some hidden less expensive gems. Here are five cars with frugal price stickers at the Vancouver auto show that that will get you where you need to go and with a few goodies.

Hyundai Accent Sedan/ Hatchback

($13,249/$13,599) The Hyundai Accent fivedoor is quite possibly the best-looking car within its price range. And it’s hard to believe that kind of style comes in under $14K. And for that meagre price, you get a standard six-speed (yes, six) manual transmission linked with a 1.6L, four-cylinder GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, along with 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. Then there’s the Accent sedan for those who aren’t on the hatchback bandwagon. The engine specs and transmission are the same but in a four-door format. Trunk space, however, is reduced to 389L.

Toyota Yaris

($14,545) - Available in both a three-door or five-

door configuration, the 2015 Toyota Yaris fits five people inside, has nine airbags and an very efficient 1.5L, four-cylinder engine producing 106 horsepower under its European-styled hood. Standard features included on the Yaris models come in the shape of a 15.5 cm display audio with AM/FM, CD and MP3 with USB input and Bluetooth capability, along with power windows and power door locks.

VW Jetta

($14,990) - Your eyes are not deceiving you. The new VW Jetta Trendline is priced as modestly as you see. For that money, you’ll get a standard rearview camera, Bluetooth, as well as six airbags. Not to mention a great looking sedan. It’s powered by a 2.0L, four-cylinder engine, which yields 115 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. You have your choice between the standard five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. Furthermore, it comes with revised front and rear fascias, attributing to better aerodynamics and fuel consumption. If 115 horsepower isn’t enough, you’ll need to save your pennies for the

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next available engine. It’s a powerful 1.8L TSI engine ($22,890.) The 1.8L engine came out last year and delivers 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque thanks to direct injection and turbocharging.

Ford Focus Sedan/ Hatchback

($16,449/$18,849) - For 2015, the Focus for Ford is about styling and efficiency! There’s a new look for the Focus sedan and hatchback that includes a restyled hood, grille, new rear lamp clusters and a restyled trunk lid. Standard on Focus for the first time is the rearview camera, which will appear on either a 10.4 cm screen or the 20.3 cm screen that comes with MyFord Touch-equipped cars. Inside, colours and materials have a clean, modern look, with satin chrome detailing, new seat trims, switches and an available

heated steering wheel.

Subaru Impreza Sedan

($19,995) - As the most affordable vehicle in Canada that comes standard with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, Subaru’s Impreza is a great fit for those who want reliable transportation and the confidence on slippery surfaces. As an added bonus, it comes with a manual transmission. But for those who prefer not shifting their own gears, there’s an available Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). For the 2015 model year, it also received some cosmetic upgrades, you know, to keep it looking young and hip. The Impreza is powered by a 2.0L horizontally opposed, four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine giving you 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque.

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