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The receiver overseeing the Oak Bay Beach Hotel has offered the first look at the hotel’s financial picture.

The hotel is on an upswing financially since receiver Ernst and Young, appointed by B.C. Supreme Court, took over opera-tions at 1175 Beach Dr. late last year, said the March 26 report.

Following its appointment, the receiver terminated employment of five members of the management team, including Kevin Walker, his wife, Shawna, and their daugh-ter Kate.

Icon Services Ltd. has been working since Dec. 8 on a month-to-month term to man-age the hotel. The company receives a base management fee of 3 per cent of the gross operations revenue with a monthly mini-mum of $30,000 for the first two months, and $20,000 per month thereafter, lower than the 5 per cent management agreement between Bison Properties (OBBH) and Walker Hotel Management.

The hotel went into receivership this win-ter owing $125 million. As of the report’s writing, the receivers have distributed $612,000 to construction lenders, a group of three organizations owed $60.5 million.

“In order for any creditor subordinate to

the Construction Lenders to receive any recovery, the sale of the debtor’s prop-erty must generate transaction proceeds in excess of $70 million,” according to the report.

The District of Oak Bay is ranked as a super priority claim in the receivership of Oak Bay Beach Hotel, which owes nearly $800,000 in 2014 property taxes. The receiver commissioned the Altus Group to review and appeal the BC Assessment values which they expect will materially reduce the property taxes to be borne by the hotel in the future.

Website redevelopment is a priority as a primary marketing booking channel with

22 per cent of hotel room nights booked there. Room reservations for June through September are up 253 per cent over 2014.

The OBBH has a fundraising partnership with the David Foster Foundation. Since its re-opening, the hotel had collected approxi-mately $20,000 from the sale of live theatre event tickets for donation to the foundation that hadn’t been remitted to the founda-tion as of receivership. Ernst and Young has continued the partnership, honouring the outstanding donations.

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Jennifer Blyth, News staffParticipants in this year’s Scotiabank MS

Walk will enjoy a new route at a new location, but their goals remain unchanged.

After many years at Willows Beach, walkers will this year gather at Marigold Elementary School before heading out along the Galloping Goose Trail toward Thetis Lake.

“We are excited about the new location and how central it is for Greater Victoria. We hope this move makes the event more accessible to people from Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood Bay, View Royal, Colwood and Langford and encourages them to join us on May 3 with their friends and family,” says Ashley Hodgins, Manager of Development, MS Society Van-couver Island Region.

In addition, the new location offers more parking, a mix of concrete and grass surfaces to make participation easier for those in a wheelchair and a beautiful tree-lined route with fewer road crossings and less vehicle traf-fic.

While much is new for this year’s walk, its goals, atmosphere and motivation remain unchanged. As always, the route is fully acces-sible to people using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. Participants will also enjoy delicious food from Country Grocer and Island Farms, not to mention on-site musical entertainment that will set the tone for the day.

“With everybody coming out the whole thing is quite lovely. With so many people it’s a nice place to be and a happy event,” says Pippa Blake, entering her 13th MS Walk as Rise Above Barriers team captain.

Crediting “wonderful friends and fam-ily who have been in it from the start,” her team has raised more than $30,000 over the years, estimates Blake, who champions both the MS Society staff and the services they provide. “It really is the most unique place because we just have everything under one roof.”

The MS Society of Canada strives each year to support both aspects of its mission: providing ser-vices to enhance quality of life for those living with MS and conducting research into the cause and cure of MS,

Hodgins explains.Donations to the MS Walk provide those

living with MS access to education seminars, information and emotional support, member and partner/caregiver support groups and the equipment provision program. They enjoy drop-in gym and exercise programs, phys-iotherapy, advocacy, social and recreational events, a resource library and much more.

In addition, donations also support MS research being conducted right here in British Columbia, Hodgins adds, noting that prog-ress toward ending a disease typically emerges from thousands of small breakthroughs from hundreds of researchers. Tens of thousands of fundraisers each contribute to those small breakthroughs, which lead to bigger and bet-ter ones.

One of the key aspects of the walk is its sense of community. When MS strikes, there’s often no warning and for people experiencing symptoms for the first time, the cause is some-times misdiagnosed. For people living with MS, symptoms can worsen and new symp-toms can appear out of nowhere. The course of the disease affects everyone differently and can change without warning, which makes it difficult to live with.

“So, to combat a disease that is so unpre-dictable, we organize, prepare for and plan an event – the Scotiabank MS Walk – to come together on a particular day at a particular time to celebrate what we can accomplish together,” Hodgins says. “And when we see you and your family and friends, we want to announce to everyone that we’ve met our fundraising goal, because we will only find a cure for MS if every-one helps.”

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“Thank you to everyone in the Greater Victoria area for your ongoing support. Together we will end MS.”

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Beams of colour will stream through the high stained glass windows infus-ing already-bright Ted Har-rison works with light in the latest exhibition to honour the late, great artist.

Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria celebrates his life and work with a public show and sale starting April 7. Har-rison, who died in Victoria in January, had a lifelong con-nection with the Anglican Church.

Malcom Read, one of the organizers of the event, had an idea spurred by a fellow church member’s friend-ship with Marion Carroll. He knew the Harrison family and Carroll family had long ties going back to their days living in Carcross, Yukon.

“It seemed to me there was not any opportunity to recognize his association with the Anglican Church,” Read said, noting that as a child, Harrison was a choir boy in Wingate in County Yarrow.

He became actively involved when he moved to Carcross, Yukon. Their cabin, on the edge of Crag Lake, is now an artists’ retreat in his name.

Over coffee, a group of the churchgoers hashed out a plan – the Christ Church Cathedral 150th Anniversary Celebrations Exhibition and Sale of Art by Ted Harrison. All sale proceeds will go to the cathedral’s newly estab-lished 150th anniversary fund, in support of its ongoing ministry to the city.

“It seemed an opportunity to celebrate his life in some way and his contributions to the Anglican Church,” said Read, adding the space is ideal for any art, but with its bright stained glass windows, is perfect for Harrison works.

The exhibition ties nicely into previ-

ous work the artist did for the Anglican church, says Carroll, who knew Harri-son and his wife Nicky for 30 years. Carroll too, lived in the Yukon, moving there with her late husband, Desmond, in 1985 as he

became dean of the church there.

Ted and Nicky offered to do the stained glass win-dow for the Whitehorse cathedral, Carroll recalled. He designed the panes, but there wasn’t a budget to have the work done.

“Ted generously offered to do a painting of the original cathedral … they sold very

quickly and raised the necessary funds in just a couple weeks,” Carroll said.

“That Old Log Church print can still be pur-chased on the Harrison website.”

In lieu of a signature, Ted, Nicky, their son Charles and their two dogs appear in a pane of the stained glass creation.

He was also heavily involved in the Anglican Church in Carcross, where the families lived.

“He was very involved in the organization there. In his own words, he said he pretty much ran the church there,” Carroll recalled. “Whenever Ted represents church in a landscape it’s always the Anglican Church in Car-cross… it’s almost a sig-nature. It’s a bit like the raven.”

Shortly after he moved to the Yukon, Harrison’s art underwent a sudden transformation to the bril-liant, colourful style for which he became famous.

“That was where Ted threw away his rule book; he tried to apply the tradi-tional rules and he found he couldn’t,” Carroll said.

After he moved to the Island, his Oak Bay studio was often visited by art lovers of all ages. Several

of them are lending private copies of his work to the exhibit.

“He was very eclectic. In Victoria he was involved in the Unitarian Church too because his little dog Maggie could come to church with him,” Carroll said.

In honour of his father, Charles has donated 10 limited-edition prints of some of his most famous and beloved images, which are numbered, signed, dated and being framed by the same business the man himself used, Prestige on Oak Bay Ave-nue. The works will be sold by silent auc tion during the exhibition.

Alongside the prints for sale, publishers have donated books for sale including A Brush Full of Colour: The World of Ted Harrison by Mar-griet Ruurs and Katherine Gibson, as well as Ted Harrison Collected, with forward by Victo-ria author Robert Budd, that launches April 4.

The exhibition and sale runs weekdays April 7 to 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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A book collection of Ted Har-rison prints launches the same day as his Saturday memorial at the University of Victoria.

Ted Harrison Collected is the brainchild of the late artist’s curator Kaitlyn Webb Patience and Victoria author Robert “Lucky” Budd.

“I’m a really big fan of his art so I got in touch with his cura-tor three years ago to buy a print,” says Budd, whose work includes a best-selling series collaboration with Roy Henry Vickers artwork on Northwest Coast legends.

His second title in the series came out last year and it was time to begin the Harrison book. “I’m a huge fan of Ted’s art and the book was there needing to be done,” he says. “One of the things that’s always impressed me about Ted’s art is there’s an element of folk to it. It’s art for people.”

Ted Harrison Collected (Doug-las & McIntyre) features 85 of the former Oak Bay resident’s 88 limited-edition prints cre-ated between 1980 and 2010.

With format in mind, he set-tled in to a series of in-person conversations while poring over artwork in what turned out to be Harrison’s final months.

“More than anything it was sitting with Ted and looking at art and talking with him which-

Harrison Collected:artist as storyteller

Church brightens with Harrison works

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Wearing the frock Ted used to call her ‘Ted Harrison dress,’ Marion Carroll, centre, and Malcolm Read look over the matte and framing underway by Lale Minielly at Oak Bay’s Prestige Frameworks.

Did you know? Ted Harrison’s memorial service is Saturday, April 4 at 1:30 p.m. at UVic’s University Club. It’s open to family, friends and those who wish to pay their respects to an artist who made an impact on their life. Find more information at tedharrison.com

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Day after day living in this city I feel an overwhelming sense of futility. There is a problem that has affected directly or indirectly every citizen. It is something your co-worker may have experienced this morning, or maybe your neighbour told you about last week.

It happens every day. It destroys faith in humanity and can be understated as petty crime.

Bike theft. This letter is written in hope of

change; maybe one stolen bike can be recovered or better yet prevented.

My wife and her co-worker bicycle from their respective houses every day, rain or shine to downtown Victoria. One less car? Bike-friendly city? Stay in shape? All of the above.

The problem is they have now been forced to walk, drive or bus. All due to our city’s rampant problem with bicycle theft.

Having locked bikes stolen in broad daylight, with the perpetrator caught on camera is not enough for justice. Both victims were forced to scrounge enough savings to start again.

With fresh commuter bikes, burly, state-of-the-art locks and a new plan for defense. This time the security guard tells them not to keep their bikes inside, safe from thieving eyes; instead they are kicked to the streets, picking a busy Starbucks front as the least likely candidate for more thievery.

But things go awry again.

This time it is seats and safety lights, anything with seemingly minuscule value. How desperate are the thieves in our city? That answer should seem all too obvious, to way too many of us. Let’s step up and put an end to this rambling “petty” crime and return our lifestyles to something more enjoyable.

I have looked into GPS tracking devices. The technology is there but that won’t stop your seat from surreptitiously being ripped off. Bait Bike programs – are we doing enough? A quick Google search turns up the last successful program was by VicPD in 2006. Let’s ramp it up. If funding is the excuse, well, as property tax time is fast approaching I know how I would like some of my municipal dollars to be spent.

If we want to be a bicycle city more like our friends in the Netherlands then we need to collectively check the problems that discourage everyday citizens from going green and bicycling.

Joshua PaulVictoria

What is B.C.’s grand treaty plan?

Re: Treaty trouble has deep roots (B.C. Views, March 31).

No one would disagree that the B.C. treaty process hasn’t been as successful as hoped. Indeed, there are also many First Nations who think it is the wrong process of reconciliation altogether.

However, that doesn’t excuse

Premier Christy Clark’s recent decision to blindside B.C.’s treaty partners by refusing to appoint George Abbott as head of the B.C. Treaty Commission.

Although it might be comforting to think that Premier Clark’s reckless behaviour was done in consultation with the federal government, there is simply no evidence to suggest that.

Not only did Jerry Lampert, the federal government’s appointee to the treaty commission, say Ottawa was as surprised as the other parties to the process, but on March 26, NDP Leader John Horgan stood in the legislature and asked Premier Clark three times whether she had discussed her plans with the federal government, and she did not contradict the words of Mr. Lampert.

If the B.C. Liberal government has a grand plan for reinventing the treaty process, they aren’t sharing it with any of their constitutional partners.

B.C.’s approach to reconciliation needs to be re-energized so that First Nations, resource workers and those seeking to bring new investment to B.C. can have certainty. This means not only fixing the treaty process, but doing more to find a way forward with First Nations who have chosen a different path. That means working together, not going it alone.

Scott Fraser, MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim

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On a map, Syria and Iraq are a long way from Oak Bay.

However, for those who have family and friends in the Canadian Armed Forces, the conflict there hits much closer to home.

Last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rose in the House of Commons asking MPs to support a 12-month renewal of an international fight against ISIL, including air strikes over Syria.

Canada, it should be noted, has contributed $700 million in humanitarian aid to the war-torn region. Yes, we are committing to more CF-18 sorties, but we are not stopping the help we are providing to children and other civilians caught in the conflict.

There is much to criticize about this government. All governments that have been in power for a time make mistakes.

However, we scratch our heads when we hear the exaggerated wailing about how Canada has lost its place in the world, lost respect, how we used to be a helper and peacekeeper but now we’re not.

We continue to provide hundreds of millions, no, billions to humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies and education to children who did not choose to be born in war-torn or drought-afflicted areas.

Has our role in the world changed?That was inevitable — the world

changed. We can no longer send brave members of our Forces into well-defined conflicts wearing baby blue berets.

But With a continued combination of humanitarian aid and armed support, Canada is doing what it has always done.

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After nearly two decades with the Oak Bay Police Department, Sgt. Dave McMillan has grand plans to visit Europe and be a ‘full-time grandpa’ during retirement.


Sgt. Dave McMillan spent his final days as an Oak Bay Police officer with the added burden of planning his own retirement party.

Thursday marked his last official day working from the Monterey Avenue headquarters.

McMillan started his policing career with the Mounties in 1989, posted to Manitoba where the skies were big and blue, compared to grey, moun-tain-locked Ocean Falls, B.C. where he grew up.

“It was quite a culture shock,” he says. McMillan spent seven years on the Prairies

before his next 19 with Oak Bay Police, but it was there he had the highlight of his career. He worked closely with the aboriginal community, “being adopted by the chief of the day … and learning the language and culture.”

His goal was to change the perception of a police officer and it altered him as well. “It helped me as a person and a police officer … seeing a different side as opposed to just policing. Being inside their homes and seeing they’re people much like us.”

Seeking a move to B.C., he joined Oak Bay Police in 1996. “It worked out for me and my family … getting back to the Island was really important for us,” he said.

Deputy Chief Kent Thom describes McMillan as an “inspiration to everyone.”

“He’s funny but extremely professional. He makes everybody around him a better police offi-cer and a better person. It’s just the way he oper-ates,” Thom said. “He’s going to be missed signifi-cantly. I think he’s one of those guys we are going to miss more than we realize.”

The entire crew came together with a few return-ees to say farewell on Thursday in a function at Oak Bay Recreation Centre.

“He is our unofficial event planner. He brings the group here together and is the prime reason we have the camaraderie we do here at the Oak Bay Police Department,” Thom said. “He comes up with wonderful ideas and puts them together. He

put his own farewell together.” McMillan’s aim was to thank everyone at once

with the evening event that included his entire support system, peers and family.

“I’m certainly going to miss them all and thank them all,” he said, adding “I wanted to thank the community for having confidence in me.”

Over the years, McMillan has worked in inte-grated units, been the administrative sergeant, on patrol and in the detective’s office. “There isn’t too much area he hasn’t covered, and he’s accom-plished a lot,” Thom said.

“I had a chance to move around,” McMillan said. “I had a very good career and I’m leaving on a

really good high note.” A “humble guy,”

McMillan also does a wonderful job present-ing the organization to the stakeholders, the public.

“His goal is to do the best possible job and improve the image and production of the Oak Bay Police Department. Everything he does is

for the good of the organization,” Thom says. Most recently in support services, he’s worked

with large events such as the Oak Bay Tea Party and others, ensuring the safety of residents and participants.

“It’s important for me that the department func-tions well,” he said. “Esprit de corps is very impor-tant.”

First up in the retirement plans is a bucket list item. He and wife Mary will celebrate both his retirement and their 35th wedding anniversary with an extended trip to Europe.

After some quality family time. “I have a number of grandchildren who will get

quite a bit of my time,” he said. “I’m looking for-ward to being a full-time grandpa.”

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One of the world’s top climatol-ogists and director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administra-tion Goddard Institute for Space Studies offers his climate insights at the University of Victoria next week.

Gavin Schmidt will discuss “Cli-mate change: Choose your own adventure!” at 7 p.m. Wednesday,

April 8 in the David Lam Auditorium (room A144), MacLaurin Building.

New observations of past climate change provide better understand-ing of where we are now. Through climate models, Schmidt will demon-strate how those observations can indicate possible results of current choices.

NASA’s top climate scientist visits UVic

Did you know?n Dave McMillan was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 for contribution to community and organization.


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was a joy,” Budd said. “It was wonderful – he was down with talking about art or anything. He was a very down-to-earth person.”

Harrison died in Victoria on Jan. 16 at age 88.“I visited him three days before he died,” Budd

recalls. “I didn’t want it to be a biography … I wanted it to be about his process and his art. You step in the middle of a scene where something is moving or happening … even the mountains seem to have rhythm and dance.”

The collection showcases the numerous sub-jects and settings Harrison depicted in his signa-ture style of sweeping lines and broad swatches of solid pigment, a style he shifted to when he moved to the Yukon. “When you start looking at his art as a collection there’s a few really, really amazing things that come out,” Budd said.

For example he painted “a tonne of landscapes” with very little green which is “shocking for Cana-dian art.” The lack of faces also struck Budd, with exception of one moustache, which he addresses in the introduction.

“You start learning a little bit about who these characters are … and they are characters and they all live in his imagination,” Budd said. “He [Ted] said all of the characters in his drawings are out for a bit of fun.”

Budd enjoyed the narrative of those works, the storyline created by three decades of boldly coloured artwork.

“He had such deep, deep imagination … there’s so much joy in his art, in every single image.”

Budd says the quote from Harrison himself (on the back of the book) best describes it: “The North is a special sort of symphony: its landscape is a dance, the wind is an orchestra, and the cries of the birds are big notes in the background.”

“That’s exactly what I found,” Budd says. “His art is so musical, it’s impossible to not look at his art and not feel all the senses.”

The book will be available in book stores the same day as Ted Harrison’s memorial at the Uni-versity of Victoria.

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The pre-design study is expected to start in early spring to explore options for separating storm and sewer waters in Uplands, with public consultation slated for fall.

The provincial government mandates that com-bined sewer and storm water sewers must be separated. Currently, the Uplands neighbourhood has a one-pipe system installed more than 100 years ago, to accommodate both sanitary sewer and storm water flows.

Last year the district commissioned a survey to collect pertinent data and with elevations work complete, the next step is to explore design options and corresponding costs estimates.

In February Oak Bay asked staff to prepare a request for proposals for a pre-design study to examine options for sewer separation in Uplands.

Options to be considered include a gravity sani-

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The RFP will request site-specific geotechnical investigations to identify appropriate conditions for ground infiltration, either for rain-gardens or on-site ground disposal of rainwater. In addition, design concepts will reflect the desire to mini-mize trench construction and easements on pri-vate property which would potentially negatively impact fences, hedges, and, in particular, healthy, mature, trees.

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“People have been supporting us and we already have repeat customers who come all the time. It proves that we’re in a great neighbourhood.”

In addition to coffee, Good Earth offers bakery products and is licensed for beer and wine sales.

“We bake in the back so the food is fresh,” said Bleta. “Our coffee beans are high quality, we use only Arabica beans. Most of our beans are organic and all of them are fair trade.”

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Vancouver auto show becoming world classAs the 2015 Vancouver Interna-tional Auto Show fades into our rearview mirror, it’s a good time to reflect on what a fantastic show it was.Yours truly travels all over the world to such exotic locations as Paris, Geneva, Beijing, New York and Frankfurt, for much bigger auto shows. But to me, it is obvious that the setting for the Vancouver show is, hands down, the best around. The Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre is a stunning building; from the huge windows, to the exposed wood and living roof, it is a world-class venue. And with the expansion this year’s show underwent, the Vancouver show is moving into the big leagues. By keeping the lower exhibit hall exclusively for the big auto manufacturers to showcase the latest, shiny cars, and adding the upper main ballroom and concourse locations helped the show breathe and provided flow. As much as the hot new cars get the atten-tion, often the local vendors can create a stir. Like the gang at Fine Vehicles, who buy

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British Columbia’s Monashee Mountains are renowned for their steep north faces and massive old-growth cedars. While its rugged terrain is largely inac-cessible by road, logging activities have given rise to a network of steep, roughly cut access roads, which the spring thaw recently converted to deep quagmires of confidence-sucking mud, rock, and debris. What fool would attempt to drive a large commercial-style van up these routes of impending doom? Me for one. Mercedes-Benz invited me to explore the capabilities of their Sprinter vans available with four-wheel-drive, or in Mercedes-Benz parlance: 4ETS. In the world of commercial high-roof vans, the Sprinter is the only one

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though traction-control and stabili-ty-related programs remain active to improve grip and increase safety. These programs can be disabled should the driver require the ability to spin the wheels in an effort to unglue a stuck Sprinter. Keeping one’s right boot deep into the Sprinter’s turbocharged throttle enabled its four wheels, clad in winter tires, to keep digging for traction while spitting out congealed mud and deleterious earthen material in an effort to supply forward propulsion. And it worked. We battled ruts so deep that the entire underside of the van banged and shud-dered viciously as rocks and buried tree limbs from former logging operations

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“From 2002 to 2006 we had really good summers for bugs,” she says. Martins sur-vive off large bugs like moths, beetles and dragonflies, as opposed to smaller ones like mosquitoes, so if those types of insects aren’t plentiful when the mar-tins are trying to feed their young, progress is lost in the resurgence efforts.

If it’s too wet at the wrong times or for too long, not enough of the birds’ preferred diet is produced for the ones that are trying to sur-vive, let alone to feed their young.

It remains to be seen what the numbers will be like this year. The first ones are expected to return to the area to nest in late April.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LEASE: RESTAURANT @ the Howard Johnson Hotel, Liquor Store & Pub across from Ford Dealership, Alberni Inlet & Marina. Seating 250, Bar, Patio, Bistro, Kitchen & Coolers Incl. 250-724-2900.

MAKE A FORTUNE with $6000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

HELP WANTED

PRODUCTION WORKERSCanada’s Largest Independently owned news-paper 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 news-papers and advertising supplements.REQUIREMENTS:• Prior bindery and/or

machine operator experience would be an asset

• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment

• Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport/ Heavy-Duty Mechanic

International & or Cummins engine exp. would be an asset. CVIP endorsement pref. Check us out at: www.wilsonandproctor.comEmail or fax, 250-385-1741

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Trager® Bodywork Gentle, effective & deeply relaxing. Move more freely with less pain and tension.

Spring Special $60.Hot Stone MassagePenetrating heat from

smooth basalt rocks softens tight muscles, melts tension

Spring Special $80.Rae Bilash

Certifi ed PractitionerWomen only, men by referral

250-380-8733www.raebilash.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $300

3 PIECE solid mahogany dis-play cabinet, like new, $300 obo. Call (250)592-6485.

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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.

FRIENDLY FRANK

2 BEDSIDE lamps, artistic base $20. ea. Battery booster, $25. Air impact wrench $40. 778-433-2899.

3 BUDGIES, one white, one blue & one green/yellow, with new cage. $99. (250)388-6950

LONG BLACK velvet ladies evening coat, new, sz large, $90. Call (778)440-3334.

STURDY AQUARIUM stand. 2’(H)x37”(W)x26”(D). 2 door, 2 adjustable shelves storage un-derneath. $50 (250)384-1142.

SUNSCREEN ROLLER blind, black, 7’9”W. $85. Call (250)598-0750.

THREE 8” Ceramic Flower pots, new, made in Germany. Pearl bone $25. 250-383-5390

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.


MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SELLING?I charge far less commis-sion. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3.✱When you buy with me, I give you $1000 to $9000 cash!

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, over-looking The Saanich Inlet. Se-rene & secure. All amenities on-site, fi rewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min com-mute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

COTTAGES

SAANICHTON- Small bache-lor cottage. Hydro & water incld’d. N/P, references. Avail now. $900./mo. (250)652-3345

RENTALS

ROOMS FOR RENT

FAIRFIELD ROOM-Available. Walk to Cook St Vil-lage and amenities. NS/NP.Women only. 250-382-6681.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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

WANTED TO RENT

WESTSHORE AREA: Single hard working mom with 14 yrold and 1 well trained cat,looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm,(approx $1000/mo). Exc. ref’s.Please call 250-208-0386 andleave message.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO SERVICES

FREE REMOVAL of all vehi-cles, cash paid for some. Anycondition. Call (250)889-5383

CARS

1993 BMW: 3.4 L engine, au-tomatic, Kashmir (beige/gold),4-disc brakes. Brakes, tiretread still in good shape, re-cent O2 sensor and throttleswitch replaced, rear wheeldrive, power windows/locks/sunroof, 2-12” subs and Ken-more amp. 200,000 km, all re-ceipts for work done. Very funcar to drive. $4000 obo. Call250-812-6008 or email [email protected]

2004 MATRIX Toyota, 71,000 km. Asking $6,200 obo. Goodcond. Call (250)477-0062.

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CARPENTRY

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Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, additions, remodeling.

We build custom homes. Comm/Res. 35 yrs exp.

250-213-7176

CLEANING SERVICES

EXPERIENCED HOUSE-KEEPER- Reliable. Refs. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

DRYWALL

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

ELECTRICAL

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Any size job. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replacement. Sr. Disc.

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.

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FENCING

ALL TYPES of fencing, re-pairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

GARDENING

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.

Auricle- 250-882-3129 Spring clean up lawn aeration & ferti-lize-soil-hedges, irrigation

DPM SERVICES- lawn & gar-den, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141.

LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Lawns, garden, tree prun-ing/shaping, hedge trimming, design, monthly maintenance. Insured, reliable. References. Call Andrew, 250-893-3465.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding, power washing & more. Senior disc. Free est. 250-216-7502.

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ABBA Exteriors Inc.“Spring Clean-Up Specials”Gutter & Window CleaningConcrete Power Washing

Vinyl Siding CleaningRoof Sweep & De-MossingCarpentry * Yard Cleanup

Handyman RepairsFree Estimates WCB Insured

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(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs win-dows, PW. 250-380-7778.

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs win-dows, PW. 250-380-7778.


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING, de-mossing, grass cutting. Mike 250-474-3701, 250-813-1618.

HANDYPERSONS

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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

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

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

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

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

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


HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Dry-wall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fi replaces,fl agstone rock, concrete, natural & ve-neered stone. Replace, re-build, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsma-sonry.com; Call (250)589-9942, (250)294-9942.

& MOVING STORAGE

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

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

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

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

PAINTING

A INSIDE PAINTER “ONLY”- Email or text [email protected] 250-884-2737.

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


PAINTING

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior

Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or

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PLUMBING

FREE ESTIMATES. Rea-sonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

PLASTERING

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING

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


STUCCO/SIDING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.

STUCCO MAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, ad-ditions, renovations. Free esti-mates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TREE SERVICES

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

UPHOLSTERY

UPHOLSTERER NEEDS work. Your fabric or mine.250-480-7937.

UPHOLSTER- Furn. repairs, scratches, fi x springs, marine,commercial. 250-480-9822.

WINDOW CLEANING

ABBA EXTERIORSProfessional gutter cleaning &repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg dis-counts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, Sweeping,Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pres-sure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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Getting a sense of what’s hot and what ideas might work in your own home have long been drawing cards for the Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour.

Celebrating its 25th year of showcasing the work of some of the South Island’s best practitioners in restoration, renovation and new home construction, the tour has provided many visitors with ideas and connected them with professionals in the industry.

This year’s tour, set for April 10 and 11, offers some serious makeovers, from a 400-square-foot micro-loft suite in Fairfield to a 1973 Saanich home that has been transformed into an ultra-modern living space.

While four of the 10 homes on tour are essentially brand new contemporary designs, a common theme in the remaking of the other homes has been renovating the kitchen and moving out from there, says Young Life tour spokesperson Bill Okell.

“It boggles my mind the whole emphasis put on the kitchen reno; that’s what stands out really,” he says. “I think almost all the (pre-existing) homes are complete renovations, but it’s amazing what gets initiated in the kitchen.”

While updating each of those homes’ dining and food preparation areas was central to the renovations, the structures themselves are a mix of styles, from a typical 1960s family home in Gordon Head to a spacious, restored Central Saanich farmhouse that will leave one daydreaming of the Deep South.

As always, the tour organizers encourage homeowners, designers and suppliers to stick around during the tour to speak with visitors about

their work, ideas and sources of inspiration.

Those conversations invariably wind up happening in the kitchen, Okell says.

“When you look at a kitchen with all the appliances, the sink detail and the counters, it’s a great conversation starter,” he says. “You can really display your products, from countertops to cupboards, the electronic aspect or even the utilization of a fan – the technology that’s drawn into that busy area of the home is really quite amazing.”

The tour provides an opportunity to witness firsthand the workmanship offered by some of Victoria’s most reputable designers and builders, including Jason Good Kitchens, Max Huxley and Emma Dane Design, to name just a few. The 1,000-plus expected visitors should have a great time viewing some stunning homes.

While the tour always attracts Greater Victoria architecture and design fans, the two-day event is the primary fundraiser for Young Life, a Christian organization that

provides teens with a summer camp opportunity at RockRidge Canyon near Princeton, B.C., and runs various other local programs for youth at schools and in the community.

Passport-style booklets for the self-guided tour sell for $25 and are available at hardware stores around the region, as well as the Young Life office; call 778-977-3551 to arrange pickup. For passport sales locations and more information on the tour visit younglife.ca/victoriahometour.

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Home tour celebrates 25 years of quality

Photo courtesy Young Life Victoria

Turning a 400-square-foot suite into a luxurious micro-loft was a labour of love for the owner of this home in Fairfield. Its vaulted ceilings and expansive windows open up the cozy space to the garden and patio. It’s part of this year’s Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour.

Visitors to be inspired by upgrades and modern construction


VICTORIA#1003-250 Douglas St., $329,900MLS 346202, Sat. 2-4RE/MAX Camosun, Paul Askew, 250-744-3301

200 Douglas St., From $445,900Saturday - Monday 1-4Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250-883-2715

524 Cecelia Road, $574,900MLS 347685, Saturday 2:30-4:30RE/MAX CamosunApril Prinz, 250-744-3301

101-1235 Johnson St., $249,900MLS 345736, Sat. 1-3Royal LePage CoastCapital Realty, Sladja Sto-jkovic, 250-477-5353

101-640 Michigan St.Daily 12:00-5:00Chard Developments 250-383-2999

OAK BAY3342 Henderson Road, $724,000Saturday & Sunday 1-3Royal LePageCoast Capital RealtyAnna Bjelde, 250-592-6600

ESQUIMALT1060 Tillicum RoadSaturday & Sunday 12-3Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, John Monkhouse,250-216-6343

44-850 Parklands Drive, $379,900MLS 345645, Saturday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Nancy Young, 250-384-8124

SAANICH EAST3918 & 3926Orchard Lane MLS 347097 & 346508Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX AllianceKaren Love, 250-818-8522

306-971 McKenzie Avenue, $219,900MLS 348776, Saturday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunDavid Silletta, 250-744-3301

TH 1 2591 Penrhyn Street, $769,900MLS 348177Saturday & Sunday3:30-4:30RE/MAX AllianceKaren Love, 250-818-8522

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OPENHOUSESAPRIL 3 - APRIL 9, 2015

SAANICH WEST740 Travino LaneTuesday - Sunday 1-4Royal LePageCoast Capital RealtyScott Munro 250-477-5353

4065 Grange Road, $449,000MLS 348779 Saturday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunJason Leslie 250-478-9600

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

SAANICH PENINSULA2324 Malaview Avenue, $615,000MLS 347625Saturday 2-4Macdonald Realty Ltd.Chace Whitson250-388-5882

7182 WestSaanich Rd., From $333,000Saturday 1-4Royal LePageCoast Capital RealtyMurray Lawson250-477-5353

8643 AldousTerrace, $649,000MLS 347871Sun. 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunJason Leslie, 250-478-9600

HIGHLANDS725 Skyview Place, $919,000Sunday 2-4Sotheby’s International RealtyGlynis MacLeod250-380-3933

WEST SHORE103 & 105-990Rattanwood Place From $319,000Sunday 2-4Sutton GroupWest Coast RealtyKomal Dodd250-479-3333

625 Windman Court,$429,900MLS 348631Saturday 2-4, Century 21 Queenswood RealtyChuck Meagher250-477-1100

Luxury to the LimitDESIGNED with DISTINCTION by Ines Hanl & Kimberley Lewis-Manning, this 2010 built, 4119 sqft Executive Ardmore 1 Acre haven shares beautifully, with a private area especially suited for guests. Quality abounds with European hardwood, and masterful built-in cabinets. Premier appliances, a Butler’s pantry, shimmering Quartz counters, and floor to ceiling solid wood cabinets announce an Epicurean’s kitchen. Cleopatra Luxe Ensuite and double-walk-in closets. Come to Ardmore where golf, Beaches, Boating, and Beauty abound. Your Head AND Heart will thank you! $1,205,000

Picture PerfectCarefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s BogPark. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court& guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

Good Morning StarshineCapture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to thisquarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina.The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of theocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwoodfloors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

State of the ArtCustom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved designis evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter showersystem and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite aweswith its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece deresistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deckfor dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

A Honey of a Deal Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious familyroom, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LRwith FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer abuilt-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offersa very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000

Birds of a FeatherSophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroomhome, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgradeslike granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood andLEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’sparadise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

Quality Built Zen Home This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen,cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, completewith gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avante-gard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifullylandscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage ofthe one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

Money, Money, Money!FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area.Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm,while the upper level is recently updated. 7 ft height bonus inlawaccommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently usedcommercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyerto verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000

Maximum Views with Precision DesignLuxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision builtfeaturing a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formalsitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious diningrm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. &ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler.$959,000

Baby You Can Drive My Car Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open conceptliving including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place &spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to takeadvantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub& plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000

You Have Arrived Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lightingwhich integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, andvideo. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and darkBirch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The customkitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient locationblends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

The Balvenie Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuringluxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Greatroom with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate livingareas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the InternationalAirport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

Wright for Frank Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Archi-tecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location.Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside themost discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

Escape to the CountryA magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acresof natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design,superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has adelightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house.Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities.Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000

Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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La Dolce VitaInvestors, rejoice in a Tuscany Village “suite” lifestyle featuring rich Brazilian cherry style hardwood coupled with an Executive Gourmet granite kitchen, Crown moulding and a sunny exposure to add light to your life. The rooftop garden transported right from Tuscan Dreams offers garden plots, and BBQs for outdoor entertaining. Receive top rent for Vacation Rentals, or have your adult child reside in this 1 bedrm, earning top grades from UVIC in gratitude! $299,000

Over the Sea to SkyCommanding Ocean, Gulf Island and Mt Baker views. Versatile Executive 4 bedroom, 3 bath spacious 3260 sqft family home, in a private enclave of superior properties. Large kitchen/eating area with granite countertops. Super main floor master en suite. Plenty of glass for light, brightness and to savour the stunning views. Brilliant 2 bedroom ground floor teen area w. family room and bath. Top floor w. vaulted ceiling could be a family area or office/workroom. Low maintenance yard. Great location relative to UVIC, beaches, year-round golf, premier schools, restaurants, and shopping. $779,000

Air, Fire and WaterDesigned by reknown Architect Franc D’Ambrosio, this westcoast Haven brought to new brilliance by Zebra Design is an Executive masterpiece. Abutting the Cordova Bay golf course, and near the vibrant shopping of Mattick’s Farm, the Residence is just a short stroll to the sandy beaches of Parker Avenue. Your Guests’ jaws will drop as they view the airy vaulted ceilings, transom windows, and skylights. Act quickly! $1,299,000

Beaming Beach BeautyTake advantage of a rare Opportunity to acquire this incomparable .61 Acre Oceanfront property, featuring 180 feet of low bank shoreline with its unique land point, and panoramic views of the Olympic Mtns, Gulf Islands, Mount Baker, and Sidney by the Sea, BC! Revel in spectacular sunrises from the expanse of windows in the living area and prow-like new deck. Limited showing times. $1,739,000

Once Upon a TimeThis Custom Arts & Crafts home built with the same care as its artisan furniture, is set in the middle of flower, fruit and veg gardens. Bright south-facing Sooke Ocean/Mountain views, Lily ponds, fountains and a patio with a custom outdoor kitchen BBQ enhance the garden. A massive Count Rumford fireplace adds grandeur to the sitting room with floor to ceiling windows. Gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, pantry,custom cabinets. Three Luxurious bedrooms with fireplaces, hydra-massage tubs, and handcrafted showers. Strong income potential, and perfect for extended families. $899,000

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High school rugby action continues with several senior boys’ games on April 7, plus Scrum Fest, hosted by Claremont Secondar y later in the week.

T u e s -day’s games will begin at 3:45 p.m. with Glen-lyon Norfolk School host-ing Sooke’s Edward Milne Com-munity School and St. Michaels University School welcoming Spectrum.

On the junior pitch, Oak Bay hosts SMUS in exhibition play Wednes-day, April 8.

In Cordova Bay Cla-remont’s seventh annual Scrum Fest hits the pitch April 9 to 11, with up to 30 teams expected in three cat-egories: Junior Boys (U16), Senior Boys

(U18), and mixed-grade Girls’ 7s.

A handful of high school senior badmin-

ton games are also on the calendar this coming week.

Among the six sets of games sched-uled for Tues-day, April 7, Oak Bay’s G l e n l y o n Norfolk vis-its Reynolds, while Oak

Bay High School visits neighbour Mt. Douglas and SMUS heads across town to Claremont.

Court action contin-ues Thursday, April 9 when Oak Bay visits Claremont. All games will start at 3:45 p.m.

The regular season is about to start for the Victoria Mariners and Victoria Eagles baseball clubs.

Based at Henderson Park, the Mariners’ regular season opens

at home against North Shore April 18 before the squad heads north to take on the Parks-ville Royals April 19.

The Premier Eagles get things going at Lambrick Park April 11 against the Nanaimo Pirates, while April 12 brings the Parksville Royals to Eagles ter-ritory. The April 11 games will start at 11:30 a.m., with April 12’s going at noon.

Can’t wait for high-performance baseball?

This Friday, April 3, catch the Carnarvon Park-based Eagles Ban-tam AAA Black team in pre-season exhibition play against the Vic-toria Mariners Junior Premier squad. Games start at noon and 3 p.m. at Layritz Park. Games

Oak Bay football fans take note: the Wests-hore Rebels Football Club is starting to look for billets for the 2015 Rebels squad. Billets will receive of $600

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The Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club is preparing to hit the greens for the 2015 season, but before the sea-son gets underway May 2, mem-bers welcome the community for an open house Sunday, April 19.

Newcomers are invited to visit the club at Carnarvon Park from 1 to 3 p.m. and discover why more than 200 members enjoy the cama-raderie and competition of lawn bowling, not to mention the many other year-round activities.

Thrilled to share what is described as “a sport for life,” the

club welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds.

Coffee, tea and treats will be served; the only request of visitors is that they wear flat-soled shoes to protect the greens.

A second summer open house will be announced later for July.

The club’s official 2015 opening day is May 2 at 1 p.m.

Learn more at www.bowlsoak-bay.ca, including information about lawn bowling and details of the club’s year-round daily activities.

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The Special Committee on Local Elections Expense Limits is conducting public consultations on campaign expense limit amounts for candidates for local government positions, such as mayor, councillor, school trustee, regional district electoral area director, Vancouver Park Board commissioner, or Islands Trust trustee. In addition, the Committee is examining limits for third party advertisers in local elections.

British Columbians are invited to participate by attending a public hearing in person or via teleconference in Victoria on Wednesday, April 15 from 9:00 am to 12 noon, Douglas Fir Committee Room, Parliament Buildings. Interested persons may also make a written submission, send an audio or video file, or complete an online survey. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 17, 2015.

Please visit the Committee website www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/leel for more information or contact:

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