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Inner Harbour plan open for public inputDaniel PalmerNews staff

Parking lots along Victoria’s Inner Harbour have puzzled visitors for decades, the envi-able waterfront land paved and left undeveloped by council after council.

But now, the city could finally be taking action with revitaliza-tion plans for three key sites: Ship Point, lower Wharf Street and the Belleville terminal (see map).

Tom Mitchell, manager and boat captain at B.C. Whale Tours near the lower Wharf Street parking lot, said the space is ideal for a public mar-ket.

“You’ve got the little mar-ket in the summer in Bastion Square, but if you had it down here, you could bring in so many more vendors and farm-

ers,” he said.Turning the space into a

park is a bad idea, he said, as it’s removed from the street and would be difficult to police at night.

“I’d love to see a ferris wheel,” said Mitchell’s co-worker, Char-lotte Blundell. “Food trucks should be brought down here, too.”

Steve Jackson has been operating a waterfront patio and small restaurant, Lido Bis-tro, beside the lower Wharf Street parking lot, for the past five years.

He said tourists regularly comment how the area is the “most expensive parking lot in the world” for its land value.

“There’s just so much under-utilized space there,” Jackson said. “Even if they put in under-ground parking, you’d still have at least 25 feet to put in buildings before you came up to street level.”

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Arson probed in Chatham St. fireDan PalmerNews staff

A huge fire in an abandoned downtown Victoria building is being investigated as possible arson.

Thick, toxic smoke began billowing into the sky from 639 Chatham St. around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and continued smouldering through the evening. The building was slated for demolition today, said Victoria

Fire Battalion Chief Dave Bicknell.“Early reports by witnesses indicated

that the building may have been used by homeless persons,” Bicknell said in a statement.

Fire crews used an on-site excavator to gain access to the building later in the evening, while Victoria police controlled traffic around the area. B.C. Hydro also shut off power to about 300 residents and businesses in the immediate area at the

request of Victoria fire crews.Victoria Fire Department’s evacuee

assistance volunteers helped evacuate the adjacent Paul’s Motor Inn, while Saan-ich fire crews assisted in rescuing several people who were stuck in a nearby eleva-tor as a result of the power outage.

No one was hurt in the blaze, and dam-age is considered negligible because of the state of the structure, Bicknell said.

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Greater Victoria workers need to make nearly $19 hourly just to get by and support basic services for their family, according to the Community Social Planning Coun-cil.

The quality of life watchdog pegs the living wage for 2014 at

$18.93, up from $18.73 last year.Childcare and Medical Service

Plan payments are the two most significant cost increases this

year. Childcare costs rose by $39 monthly (a 3.5 per cent increase), while MSP premiums went up by 4.1 per cent.

Other family budget increases were clothing and footwear, edu-cation and non-MSP health-care expenses.

The living wage is calculated as the hourly rate needed by two full-time earners with two young children to meet basic expenses like rent, childcare, food and trans-portation after government taxes, credits, deductions and subsidies are taken into account.

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Velma Mason marks 100th birthday in grand style

Daniel PalmerNews staff

Velma Mason was content to let her 100th birthday slip by last month with no more than a few hugs at dinner, but her friends at Rose Manor weren’t hav-ing it.

The independent living seniors home, tucked away on Rupert Terrace in Fair-field, is where Mason has spent the past 11 years, discovering an entirely new set of friends along the way.

“Practically every friend I’ve ever had since coming to Victoria has died. I’ve outlived them all,” she says, sitting gracefully in a red jacket and white scarf. “But I had so many flowers and 29 birth-day cards for my 100th. God help us.”

Fellow resident Ruby Attwood helped organize a horse and carriage ride through Beacon Hill Park to mark Mason’s centennial. The gift was sug-gested by Mason’s good friend, Robert Rampling, who accompanied her for the ride in a top hat and suit on a sunny afternoon Wednesday.

“He’s young, he’s only about 85,” said Mason, smiling.

Attwood convinced many of Rose Manor’s residents to donate a loonie or toonie – and more – to cover the cost of the horse and carriage ride, which was offered at a discounted rate by Tally Ho Sightseeing’s Larry Friedlander.

“Now we’re put on the spot to do something for Nedra Gillespie’s 104th birthday in a few weeks, and Phyllis

Light’s 102nd, then we’re off the hook,” Attwood quipped.

“For the 104th, we’re going to get a rosebush and put in a little plaque and name it Nedra’s rosebush.”

There’s also 101-year-old Henry Wylie to think about come September, but this week the attention is firmly fixed on Mason.

“I’ve never been on a horse and car-riage ride. I’ve seen them going around

in the city, and thought, ‘that looks like fun,’” she said.

When the carriage finally arrived, two dozen seniors lined the brick driveway to see the couple off on their inaugural voyage through Beacon Hill Park.

“It’s just lovely,” said Attwood, as the horse carriage made its way onto the street. “I’m just so pleased it came together.”

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Velma Mason and friend Robert Rampling head out of the Rose Manor on a carriage ride, a gift from fellow residents who pooled together to get the pair the ride on Mason’s 100th birthday.


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Nominate the Great Teachers in your lifeDon DescoteauNews staff

Like many professions, teach-ing has changed a lot over the years.

As Black Press continues its Great Teachers series, a celebra-tion of educators presented with partners Staples and Thrifty Foods, we look at some of the positive changes that have affected how our children learn and look at the world.

Diane McNay, president of the Lower Vancouver Island Retired Teachers Association, began her career in 1968 and retired in 2002 at 56. She taught at several schools around Greater Victoria, including the last 20 at Arbutus Junior High in Saanich.

Teachers today are, on aver-age, younger, she says, and have learned a system of educa-tion that focuses less on such unglamorous topics as grammar and more on exploring the ideas of free thought and critical think-ing.

“I think what has changed the most has been curriculum development,” McNay says of the switch from an emphasis on memorizing facts and figures. “In social studies, which was my area, that was the best change

that was ever made. It really made you think about what you would be doing and gave you more scope (to teach) more meaningful things that would make a lot of difference to the kids.”

Changes to the way topics are approached has paralleled advances in technology and access to information.

Tom White retired here in 2005 after 33 years teaching music and, late in his career, Internet-based computer classes. He says he enjoyed helping his students get a handle on the emerging technology.

Penny Sakamoto, group pub-lisher for Black Press, notes teachers from past generations were bound by a more strict establishment and formality that wasn’t nearly as open.

“And, I think the schools really include input from the commu-nity very effectively today,” she says.

“The high school job experi-ence program is a very good example of that and the pro-grams where students interact with residents of seniors homes, for example, shows a real under-standing of today’s community based learning.”

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Jackson said he’d love to see the city install green space on the roof of any new building and extend the public realm from Bastion Square outwards towards the Inner Harbour.

“Obviously, you’ve got to pay the bills, so they need some sort of retail scenario,” he said. “Parking is still an issue down here, but like any other parkade, why can’t it be covered?”

Up in Bastion Square, manager Louise Olsen looks out at the water view from Paradiso Di Stelle, a gelateria and cafe.

“We’re completely dependent on tourists, and they’re drawn up here by the view,” she said. “As long as we don’t lose our view, we’re happy.”

The city launches its Harbour Dialogue open house on May 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Ship Point. City staff will be on hand to discuss project information and accept ideas for the three sites. Representatives from Tourism Victoria, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, Downtown Victoria Business Association and the Royal BC Museum will also be available.

Two-hour ideas forums will also be held on May 10 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre. Preregistration is required by emailing [email protected] or by calling 250-360-0286.

For more information, visit victoria.ca/harbourdialogue.

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Inner Harbour businesses have vision for development

The mediator appointed to over-see a policing agreement between Victoria and Esquimalt billed the Justice Ministry $111,500 for his $200-per-hour services.

Lee Doney, a former B.C. deputy minister and chairman of Western Forest Products Inc., was appointed to help the two municipalities agree on costs and services for Victoria Police Department policing in Esqui-

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Inner Harbour on the wish list

Later this month the City of Victoria will open the doors to residents on the future development of three Inner Harbour properties.

Specifically, the city wants your views on opportunities for improving the Inner Harbour at Belleville Terminal, Ship Point and Wharf Street.

Public feedback will be used to help develop guiding principles and development concepts for each site which will help guide and evaluate future development, says a city press release.

Earlier this week we sent reporter Daniel Palmer down to the Inner Harbour to collect the thoughts of some people on how they envisioned a future harbour.

It wasn’t much of a surprise that many of these folks had some wonderful (and crazy?) ideas. So, we expect some colourful ideas and dialogue to come from the city meetings.

The city is giving us all an opportunity become very familiar with the project with an open house at Ship Point on May 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. and then an “Ideas Forum” the following day at the Victoria Conference Centre, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Of course, all is for naught, if we don’t take the time to participate.

Too often we all get stuck in why-bother mode and decide not to participate in such events. But the Inner Harbour is different.

The Inner Harbour defines Victoria. It is what both tourists and residents alike identify as part of the greatness of the city.

Victorians should embrace this opportunity, and let all stakeholders know what is important to them. This is a great opportunity to define our community’s future.

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Dr. Charmaine EnnsGuest comment

In the past 50 years, vaccinations have saved more lives than any other health intervention.

Vaccines are very safe, safer than therapeutic medicines and far safer than the consequences of the diseases that they protect against.

They are also highly cost-effective. For example, for every $16 invested into providing the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to children, a life is saved. This can be compared to other effective public health interventions such as driver and passenger air bags, which cost $61,000 per life saved, or smoke detectors in homes at $210,000 per life saved.

But vaccines are not just kids’ stuff. Adults need them, too.

While some vaccines provide lifelong protection after a short series of shots, certain vaccines need booster doses, most notably tetanus, which should be received every 10 years. Other vaccines are

only routinely recommended once one becomes a senior.

Young adult women are now being offered the HPV vaccine, which protects against 70 per cent of the causes of cervical cancer.

Unlike other vaccines, the influenza vaccine is given annually. This vaccine is formulated each

year based on the types of circulating influenza viruses that are causing the most serious disease.

Response to the vaccine is best in healthy

individuals and only partially effective in people who are frail, elderly or have significant chronic diseases. This is why it is so important for healthy people who live with or care for those most at risk of severe outcomes from influenza also get the vaccine.

If you are travelling abroad, going back to college, pregnant, entering into a health-care profession or have any chronic underlying health conditions, you should ask your physician or call your local public health unit to find out which vaccines are

recommended for you. The best reason to get

vaccinated is that it protects you, and it protects the people around you. This is an important concept because vaccinated individuals become a ring of protection around the most vulnerable people in our families and communities, such as infants and children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases.

Vaccines have been a powerful tool to reduce disease, disability, death and inequities for people of all ages and in all places. But they can only work if people continue to be vaccinated. Are you up to date?

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On the first Sunday in May every year, Bill Emberly stands sombrely beneath the cenotaph on the grounds of the B.C. legislature to remember the lesser known navy of the Second World War.

The former merchant seaman has made it his lifelong mission to educate younger generations about the tragedies and heroic acts in the Battle of the Atlantic, a six-year supply mission that helped ensure victory for the Allied forces in Europe. It took three weeks for ship convoys to trans-port goods and personnel from Canada to Britain under constant threat from German U-boats.

“We were called the lifeline of the world. If we didn’t keep that lifeline going, we’d all be speak-ing German today,” said Emberly, one of about 70 remaining members of Vancouver Island branch, Canadian Merchant Navy veterans.

On Sunday, the veterans will once again con-verge at the corner of Belleville and Government streets to remember their friends and colleagues.

“It wasn’t just the merchant fleet in the Battle of the Atlantic, the navy had escorts and the bomber command who flew out from England and from Canada,” Emberly said.

In 2000, former veterans affairs minister George Baker made merchant navy veterans eligible to receive benefits and pensions. The federal gov-ernment formally recognized Sept. 3 as Merchant Navy Veterans Day in 2003.

Canadian Navy, naval cadets and a naval band will attend Sunday’s public ceremony, which begins at 10:45 a.m.

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Vic West resident and former merchant navy seaman Bill Emberly will join other veterans in marking the Battle of Atlantic this Sunday.

The third annual Hike for Hospice is set for Sunday (May 4).

Beginning at Fisherman’s Wharf Park, the scenic 3.5-kilometre loop will go from the Inner Harbour to the ocean in support of Victoria Hospice.

All funds raised this year will be used to sup-port Hospice’s palliative response team.

The PRT provides around the clock short-term crisis support for people who are dying at home. On any given day, more than 400 patients are registered with Hospice.

Last year’s Hike for Hospice raised more than $38,000. This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000.

Registration starts Sunday at 9 a.m. and the hike begins at 10 a.m.

More information is available online at victo-riahospice.org/hike-for-hospice.

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT

PUbLIC NOTICEIn compliance with section 124 of the Community Charter, the Council of the Township of Esquimalt will be considering an amendment to the existing Council Procedure Bylaw. In addition to a few other minor amendments, the amending bylaw will change the order in which matters are listed in the Council agenda.

Council will consider giving 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to Council Procedure Bylaw 2715, 2009, Amendment Bylaw [No. 2], 2014, No. 2832, on Monday, May 5th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Esquimalt Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road. Adoption of the Bylaw will be considered on May 12th, 2014.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw No. 2832 is posted on the Township’s website at www.esquimalt.ca. For further information, contact the Corporate Officer at [email protected] or at 250-414-7135 during regular office hours.

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of Japanese cars in the U.S. market at the time was roughly the equivalent of Korean cars about 15 years ago, and a Japanese car that cost more than a Jaguar E-Type, a Corvette or a Porsche 911 found few takers. Just over 300 were built and the model’s failure continues to haunt Toyota. The roofline and green-

house of the 1967 2000GT show up almost unaltered in the latest Toyota sports car concept, the FT-1. Incidentally, Toyota has probably had the last laugh here, as the 2000 GT is now the only Japanese collect-ible car worth $1 million.1967 Cadillac Eldorado: The ’67 Eldorado is one of the great overlooked post-war

American classics. A Bill Mitchell design triumph, it’s an ageless design that wouldn’t look out of place in a showroom today, particularly since Cadillac continues to revisit the ’67 Eldo rear end, one of the greatest ¾-views of all time.1954 Jeep CJ-5: The original Jeep CJ may well be the

most knocked-off vehicle of all time, inspiring the likes of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Suzuki Samurai, etc., not to mention, of course, the current Jeep Wrangler.Jaguar E-Type: The E-Type was one of the prime influ-ences for the above-men-tioned Toyota as well as the famous Datsun 240Z. Its extreme long hood, short rear deck design and covered headlight styling cues also continue to show up in Jaguar’s own products like the XK8 and the new F-Type. After all, it was by rival Enzo Ferrari’s own ad-mission the most beautiful car in the world.

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback: Long before Ford went retro with the 2005 Mustang, they knocked off their own design for the original pony car with the European Ford Capri. Toyota went one step further with the 1973 Celica Liftback, a virtual three-quarter-scale replica of the Mustang Fastback. Even the upper crust Aston Martin with its V8 Vantage model of the 1970s went to the Mustang well. The 2015 Mustang still sports design cues from the original 1965 Mustang Fastback.Rob Sass is the vice-presi-dent of content for Hagerty Insurance.

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you’re young or young at heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re generally quite affordable and are extremely durable. Since there are so many dif-ferent kinds to choose from,

I’ll list the manufacturers that make them.Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yama-ha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, ApriliaSportThese are bikes generally designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower than you’ll ever need and harness the engineering prowess of the best of the

best. That said, they have an aggressive seating position and aren’t always suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want something to work, we make it work.Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki

NakedNo, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork

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More than 50 teenage girl soccer players earned coaching certificates through the She Kicks program.

The program is a partnership between Lower Island Soccer Association and the University of Victoria Women’s Vikes soccer team that is geared to the development of female soccer coaches.

This past winter, the University hosted two female only coaching courses for players in grades 10 through 12 and certified 31 coaches through the Active Start program and a further 23 coaches through the fundamentals stage.

“Our goal is to develop a world leading grassroots coaching development program here in

the LISA district and the ‘She Kicks’ program is a key piece of that programming,” said LISA head coach Andrew Latham.

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Want to Volunteer? Opportunities are available through Volunteer Victoria. For more information, please call 250-386-2269 or go online to volunteervictoria.bc.ca

•••• The Hope Through Achievement Foundation

needs a volunteer coordinator to recruit mentors and other skilled people for a new foundation supporting disadvantaged individuals in returning to school or training.

• Victoria Cool Aid Society would appreciate garden helpers to both maintain gardens and

engage people experiencing homelessness in healing through gardening on a weekly basis.

• The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for a planning team member for a staff and volunteer summit conference, to work on logistics and later attend the conference in Nanaimo. Other positions available.

• Island Health’s Mental Health and Addictions unit seeks a weekly knitting group leader who is empathetic to individuals with mental illness. Outgoing and professional, some knitting ability.

• The Men’s Trauma Centre is looking for conscientious board members to play a role in setting policy for the organization’s work with men impacted by trauma.

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PERSONALS

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LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND

OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE of ALAN HOWARD FINLEY, late of 540 DALLAS ROAD, SUITE 201, VICTORIA, BC. DECEASED.

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at Horne Coupar, 612 View St, 3rd Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 1J5, before the 6th day of June, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND

OTHERSRe: The Estate of Evelyn Elizabeth

Trimmer, DeceasedCreditors and others having claims against the Estate of Evelyn Eliza-beth Timmer, late of 205 - 657 Niagara Street, Victoria, BC, are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Ex-ecutor, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Com-pany at 402 - 1321 Blan-shard Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R7, on or be-fore May 22, 2014 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties enti-tled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has no-tice.EXECUTORThe Bank of Nova Sco-tia Trust CompanyBY THEIR SOLICITORCook Roberts LLP

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling:

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Deputy OperationsManager

District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competi-tive compensation and full benefi t package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, imple-menting and tracking the op-erations, repair and mainte-nance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including wa-ter and sewer, buildings, roads, parking lots, traffi c control, drainage, signage, sidewalks, parks, grass cutting,, cemetery, and equipment fl eet. Candidates will have several years of ex-perience in a municipal or similar work environment and post-secondary educa-tion in Civil, Building or Wa-ter Quality Technology, EOCP Sewage Treatment and Water Distribution cer-tifi cation, or related Trade Qualifi cation. Submit re-sumes by May 15, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, Dis-trict of Kitimat, 270 City Cen-tre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-632-4995, email [email protected]

SERVICE Writer/Warranty Adminis-trator required immediately for busy Heavy Truck repair shop in Kelow-na, BC. Parts and/or service experi-ence in the industry an asset. Atten-tion to detail, clear communication and organization skills a must. Competitive wages and benefi ts re-fl ecting experience. Please forward all resumes to [email protected].

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HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus.

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vancement opportunities For an interview call

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

HELP WANTED

Oceanfront RV Resort & Marina

Just south of Campbell River has a workkamper position

for pool and hot tub maintenance available to start June 15 to Sept. 15.

Full hook-up RV site including Wi-Fi, cable TV

and all park facilities exchanged for part-time

hours worked. Please email resumes including experience,

expectations, availability & references Attn: Monica

[email protected]

QUALITY CONTROLThe Lemare Group is seeking a Quality Control person for Northern Vancouver Island. Coastal/Dryland sort experi-ence an asset. Travelling required. Excellent wages plus benefi ts. Email or fax resumes to offi [email protected] or 250-956-4888, Attention: Jennifer.

WAREHOUSE WORKERVan-Kam Freightways Ltd. has a part time Dock / Warehouse position that is responsible for:

1)All LTL freight is cross docked 2)Schedules depart on time 3)High level of load factor 4)Quality loading to minimize damages

The successful candidate(s) will be working in a high pressure, high volume atmosphere with critical time frames and must be available to work days, afternoons, and evening shifts. A current forklift operator certifi cate is an asset.

Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to:

[email protected] Fax 604-587-9889

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank everyone for applying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

SURGICAL RN, 1-2 days/wk, oral surgery offi ce. Resumes to 113 - 877 Goldstream Ave.www.drelizabethjohnstone.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

STUCCO APPLICATORS to start immediately for a busy stucco company located in West Kelowna area. Position starts at $29.00/hr. Contact Kevin @ 250-862-7418 or [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS

CANADIAN CANCER Society is looking for a planning team member for a staff & volunteer summit conference, to work on logistics and later attend the conference in Nanaimo. Other positions available. Call Volun-teer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

ISLAND HEALTH’S Mental Health & Addictions unit seeks a weekly knitting group leader who is empathetic to individu-als with mental illness. Outgo-ing and professional, some knitting ability. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

VOLUNTEERS

NEED2 SUICIDE Prevention is seeking a marathon team developer to recruit individuals and businesses between May and October to run or sponsor runners in Victoria’s Good Life Marathon. Also seeking board members for effective govern-ance. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

WAREHOUSE/FACTORY

EMCO Corporation, a leading National Plumbing, HVAC and Hydronics wholesale supplier is currently searching for ca-reer minded, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals at our busy Victoria location. The pri-mary responsibility is to deliver an exceptional level of cus-tomer service. Duties include order taking, pulling and expe-diting, in person and on the phones, pricing and stock in-quiries. You must be team oriented, and able to work closely with others. We offer competitive salary, based on experience, and an excellent bonus and benefi ts program If you are interested in being re-warded for your performance, please send your resumes to Paul Stevenson EMCO Corpo-ration 550 Culduthel Road Vic-toria BC V8Z 1G1 Fax 475-6282 E-Mail [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

BEST HANDS Massage. Very exp. New to BC. Mon-Thurs 10-8. Affordable 778-265-8800

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 allows you to move more freely with less pain and

tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity.

Rae BilashCertifi ed Trager Practitioner

call for appointment 250-380-8733

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?Need Money? We Lend! If youown your own home - youqualify. Pioneer AcceptanceCorp. Member BBB.

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS?Have you been audited, reas-sessed or disallowed certainclaims by Canada RevenueAgency? Call Bob Allen @250-542-0295 35yrs. IncomeTax experience, 8.5yrs. withRevenue Canada. Email: [email protected] C- 250-938-1944

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE Sale Saturday May 3 from 9am-1pm in Esquimalt. Furni-ture, toys, and other house hold items. Come check it out: 1210 Old Esquimalt RD on the corner of Rock heights

GARAGE SALES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

INGLIS 2 door fridge in white with ice and water dispenser. Like new. $500. Mans leather jacket, like new, size 38. $50. Call (250)744-1756.

UNDER $400

LADIES 15” Beach Cruiser, 7 speed bike (lime green), $375. Call (250)294-6238.

FREE ITEMS

FREE: 10 stacking chairs and 6 stacking tables on a dolly. You pick up. (250)478-2113.

FREE. 1983 COLOUR TV. Call (778)265-1615.

FRIENDLY FRANK

9 CANNING Jars, 250ml - 1L, 2 pkgs new jar lids. All $9. Call (250)383-5390.

BLACK AND Decker electric lawnmower. $60. Garden hos-es, 50’, 75’. $24 each. 250-652-3168

BOOK, AUTOBIOGRAPHY of Shirley Temple Black, ‘Child Star’. $10. obo. (250)598-8306

COFFEE TABLE, solid wood, $25. fi rm. (250)595-6734.


FRIENDLY FRANK

DOWN QUILT 84x73, $49. Barbie #934 (after 5) $10. Oak chair $40. (778)265-1615.

NO NAME cell phone, barely used, leather case that straps to belt, $50. Drastically re-duced! (778)432-2822

WHEELCHAIR- BARGAIN, $65. (250)727-2646.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS!

250.388.3535


MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd fl oor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 under-ground parking spaces. Main-tenance fee includes hot wa-ter/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Re-duced to $329,000. (250)753-9123

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stone-haven Dr, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. Near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath Bare-Land Strata patio home on Golf Course. Gated adult comm. with min. maint. Small pet ok. New price $343,800. W/C acc. Call (250)286-1719.

NANAIMO: 1450SQ.FT, Open concept, 2bdrm, 2bath Ranch-er on 1/2 acre. Dbl garage, mature trees, greenhouse, RV prkg. $359,000. (250)753-5826 for more info google search 360264.

Richard Steneker1 (250) 886-9710

The heat is coming, so be ready!!Buy your blinds now to control the amount of heat and

light that gets into your home

ALL BLINDS ON SALECall the

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant/ CPA

Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST.

Set up & Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

CLEANING SERVICES

EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERI-ENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

LOCAL LADY will clean your house/apt. Reasonable rates, references. (250)360-1616

CONCRETE & PLACING

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors dis-count. Call 250-386-7007.

BLINDS & DRAPERY


DRAFTING & DESIGN

DESIGN FOR PERMIT

• 29 yrs experience• All home renos

Call Steven250-381-4123

ELECTRICAL

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING

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

FURNITURE REFINISHING

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & deliv-ery. References available. 250-475-1462.

BLINDS & DRAPERY


FURNITURE REFINISHING

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING

20% OFF! Mow, Rototill, Aer-ate, Hedge Trim, Clean-ups, PowerRake. (250)479-6495.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating, pwr raking. Blackber-ry/Ivy removal, landscaping.

250-479-7950FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance• Landscaping• Hedge Trimming• Tree Pruning• Yard Cleanups• Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd JobsNO SURPRISES NO MESS

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(250) 858-0588- Tree Service - Landscaping- Lawn & Garden Clean ups- Hedge trimming & Pruning- Pressure washing - Gutters

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AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

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

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, clean-ups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gar-deners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677.

LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, garden-ing, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322

SPRING CLEANUP special: $25/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481


GARDENING

WILL DO GARDENING etc. $15/hr. Your tools. Reliable. Call (250)383-3995.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, pow-er washing, de-moss, Insured.

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

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

HANDYPERSONS

BIG BEAR Handyman. Paint-ing, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

HANDYMAN- Light Mainte-nance & Repair. Call for esti-mate. (250)818-2709.

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofi ng. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

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.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

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.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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1795 Forest RoadSaturday 12-2Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd.Gray Rothnie, 250-744-7034312- 1680 Poplar Ave, $164,900Sunday 1-3DFH Real Estate Ltd.Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291974 Fir Tree Glen, $799,900Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-744-3301#219 - 1690 Poplar, $204,900Saturday 2-4Pemberton Holmes Real EstateDavid Rusen, 250-413-75943934 Cedar Hill X Rd, $834,900Saturday 2-4 Pemberton HolmesPatricia Kiteke, 250-384-81243731 Blenkinsop Rd, $549,900Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate CorporationAnn Watley, 250-474-60034090 Tuxedo Drive, $629,000Sunday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyEamon Coll, 250-479-3333313-3277 Glasgow Ave., Saturday 11-1 Pemberton HolmesArran McLellan, 250-884-3980107-3880 Quadra St., $310,000Saturday 2-3:30 One Percent RealtyRay Kong, 250-590-70111234 Union Rd., $606,000Sunday 1-3Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd.Gray Rothnie, 250-744-70343317 Cedar Hill Rd., $499,000Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent RealtyRay Kong, 250-590-70112491 Cadboro Heights LaneSaturday 2-4 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033316-1620 Mckenzie Ave, $370,000Saturday 2-4, Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

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2485 Shoreacres, $379,000Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunJudy Campbell, 250-744-33018555 Lochside Dr, $760,000Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyColin Walters, 250-479-33332524 Fielding Pl, $599,900Saturday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Debbie Hanselin, 250-891-8891

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764 Hanington Rd, $779,800Saturday 11-1RE/MAX CamosunDale Sheppard, 250-478-96003249 Clement Road, $424,900Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunBrad Maclaren, 250-727-5448707 Windover,Saturday 11-1DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291211-1325 Bear Mountain PKWYSaturday 2-4DFH Real Estate LtdJandy Gruhn, 250-477-7291774 Egret CloseSunday 1-3DFH Real Estate Ltd.Shanna Vargas, 250-474-60033848 Cactus Pl., $679,900Saturday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyDeborah Kline, 250-661-7680978 Tayberry Terrace, $389,900Sunday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyGoran Tambic, 250-592-4422613 McCallum Rd, $358,000Saturday 2-4Kroppmann RealtyDale Kroppmanns, 250-478-08083379 Vision Way, $324,900Saturday & Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mark Hartshorne, 250-474-60037-614 Granrose, from $679,900Thursday to Sunday 1-3Pemberton HolmesGreg Long, 250-384-81242959 Rockhill Place, $474,900Sunday 11-1Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Debbie Henselin, 250-891-8891

3279 Anchorage Ave., $889,000Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunLynne Sager, 250-744-3301

3606 Lavender Field Green, $389,900Sunday 2-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Debbie Henselin, 250-891-8891

203-590 Bezanton Way, $314,000Saturday and Sunday 1-4Pemberton HolmesGreg Long, 250-384-8124

SOOKE1655 Winnifred Pl, $389,900Sunday 2-4Royal LePage Coast CapitalRob Vandoremalen, 250-477-5353

116-2260 Maple Ave. N., $309,900Saturday 11-2Pemberton HolmesMichael Dick, 250-642-6056

5575 Medberry Close, $549,000Saturday 2-4Newport RealtySandy Berry, 250-818-8736

MALAHAT504 Bickford Way, $529,900Sunday 2-4Kroppmann RealtyDale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

519 Bickford Way, $498,500Sunday 2-4Kroppmann RealtyDale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

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Mark Bernhardt had high expecta-tions of his new home.

He expected Vancouver Island’s first “passive house,” a home he built with his father Rob Bernhardt at Bernhardt Contracting to be 60 to 90 per cent more efficient than stan-dard house construction to perform well. He wasn’t expecting the level of comfort he experienced upon moving in last May. And though he knew his energy bill would be low, he wasn’t expecting it to come in at about $200 for an entire year.

When the air-tight, 3,800-square-foot Saanich home with six residents can require such little use of its hot water radiator, it means even body heat is a vital source warmth. That 60 watts per person makes a differ-ence, Bernhardt says.

“My two kids probably run a lit-tle hotter than everybody else,” he adds with a laugh.

As gratifying as all the energy effi-ciency savings have been, it’s the environment inside the home that has the builder most enthused.

“There’s no cold spots, no drafts; the noise from outside has been really reduced. A house like this on a busy street would be really quite amazing to live in. You just wouldn’t hear the traffic. With the fresh air, we know that allergy symptoms are reduced.”

This spring the Bernhardts applied to the City of Victoria to build a six-condo passive home unit on Queen Street. The North Park Passive House, designed by Hughes Condon Marler Architects, has the same estimated construction costs

as a standardly-built project of the same size. Whether the units are rented or sold, Berhardt says they’ll come with a reasonable price tag.

“It will have all the comfort fea-tures of a passive house, but with the style of housing that we think is more valuable to the city right now. It doesn’t need to have the bling-y things that you see in some of the penthouses in some of the new con-dos around.”

Ultra energy-efficient homes are a trend for those educated enough to know what’s happening in other countries, where energy is more expensive and less green, says Peter Johannknecht, principal architect with Cascadia Architects. Johannknecht specializes in energy efficient design and worked on the Berhardts’ home in Saanich with Cascadia co-founder Greg Damant.

“As a trend, Victoria and B.C. in general have a very strong commu-nity of green builders and designers

and architects sharing and making these homes ready for the next 50 to 100 years,” Johannknecht says.

Currently, experiences are shared within this community via channels such as the Canadian Passive House Institute, located in Vancouver, and their social media sites. While most of the interest in passive homes in Canada is here in B.C., the idea is spreading throughout North Amer-ica.

“What’s really missing or lacking is some provincial or federal support to help this trend develop quicker and faster, so that the benefits on the climate and the new homes would be faster,” Johannknecht says. “Europe is way ahead of us with the governments, local and provincial and especially federal governments sets their demands very high and the industry has to follow. And it does. Suddenly the high standard becomes the norm. That’s exactly what needs to hap-

pen here.”While we may be lagging in

terms of standards, buyers of all kinds have long since concerned themselves with efficiency costs. “What’s the heating bill like?” is a question Victoria Real Estate Board president Tim Ayres has heard for years. Now, buyers are able to view a home’s EnerGuide rating, if the seller has sought one, on the MLS home listing service.

“Buyers have already started to consider energy-efficient homes over older homes. If you’ve don’t the energy-efficient upgrades, you’re going to have a much easier time selling and you’re probably going to sell for a bit more than you would if you hadn’t done it. It’s becoming more and more impor-tant going forward,” says Ayres. “Any amount that you do spend extra tends to recoup itself in a short amount of time.”

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Mark and Rob Bernhardt built Vancouver Island’s first “passive house,” an ultra-efficient home that seals in heat and uses sophisticated ventilation to keep the home at a comfortable temperature, while using almost no power. The team has applied to build a six-unit passive condo unit in Victoria. Here Mark holds a prop that shows the triple-paned windows in the home.Edward Hill/News staff

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VICTORIA203-1110 Oscar St., $299,900Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291108-545 Manchester Rd, $165,000Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty, June Wing, 250-479-3333818 Queens Street, $559,900Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Real EstateJane Lewis, 250-595-1535733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4Macdonald Realty , Helene Roy, 250 883-2715606 Speed Ave, from $235,000Saturday & Sunday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyScott Munro, 250 477-53531535 Edgeware, $469,500Saturday 3-4 Mark McDougallRoyal Lepage, 250-483-3562757 Front Street, $528,900Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate LtdDavid Dand, 250-477-7291205-1040 Rockland Ave, $257,000Saturday 11-1 Fair RealtyKevin Ramsay, 250-217-50911057 Bank Street, $599,900Saturday 2-4 Newport RealtyJack Petrie, 250-385-20331638 Pembroke St, $489,000Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Jens Henderson, 250-858-5367

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3326 University Woods, $1,428,000Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyClifton Mak, 250-479-3333

VIEW ROYAL55 Kingham Pl. $778,000Saturday 11-1RE/MAX CamosunRoy Coburn, 250-812-1989A13 Jedburgh Pl. $449,900Sunday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunRobert Hahn, 250-744-3301

ESQUIMALT848 Esquimalt Rd, $128,800Saturday 2-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyVelma Sproul, 250-213-2858307-1083 Tillicum Rd., $244,900Saturday 11-1Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-09211-1182 Colville Rd, $393,000Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyGoran Tambic, 250-592-4422712 Luscombe PlSaturday 12-1Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyJusten Lalonde, 250-418-0613486 Fraser Street, $549,900Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301513 Head Street, $1,800,000Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real EstateMarilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

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1795 Forest RoadSaturday 12-2Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd.Gray Rothnie, 250-744-7034312- 1680 Poplar Ave, $164,900Sunday 1-3DFH Real Estate Ltd.Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291974 Fir Tree Glen, $799,900Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-744-3301#219 - 1690 Poplar, $204,900Saturday 2-4Pemberton Holmes Real EstateDavid Rusen, 250-413-75943934 Cedar Hill X Rd, $834,900Saturday 2-4 Pemberton HolmesPatricia Kiteke, 250-384-81243731 Blenkinsop Rd, $549,900Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate CorporationAnn Watley, 250-474-60034090 Tuxedo Drive, $629,000Sunday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyEamon Coll, 250-479-3333313-3277 Glasgow Ave., Saturday 11-1 Pemberton HolmesArran McLellan, 250-884-3980107-3880 Quadra St., $310,000Saturday 2-3:30 One Percent RealtyRay Kong, 250-590-70111234 Union Rd., $606,000Sunday 1-3Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd.Gray Rothnie, 250-744-70343317 Cedar Hill Rd., $499,000Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent RealtyRay Kong, 250-590-70112491 Cadboro Heights LaneSaturday 2-4 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033316-1620 Mckenzie Ave, $370,000Saturday 2-4, Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

402 - 1550 Church, $279,900Sunday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyDeborrah Robertson, 250-592-44223712 Kootenay, $599,000Sunday 2-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-44224091 Dawnview Cres., $700,000Saturday & Sunday 1-4Macdonald Realty Ltd.Eleanor Smith, 250-818-6662205-1010 Bristol Rd, $208,800Sunday 1:30-3:30Lighthouse RealtyEric Britz, 1-866-426-76533434 Bonair Pl., $989,000Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real EstateIan Heath, 250-655-7653

#12 - 3255 Rutledge, $274,900Sunday 2-4 Sutton GroupWest Coast Realty, Hiro Nakatani, 250-661-4476203-940 Boulderwood, $429,900Sunday 2-4, RE/MAX CamosunDeb Coburn, 250-812-53333-909 Carolwood Dr., $619,800Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

SAANICH WEST177 Little Eldon Pl, $469,000Saturday 11:30-1:30 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

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SAANICHPENINSULA4009 Cedar Hill, from $489,900Saturday & Sunday 1-4Sutton Group West CoastJames Gardiner (250) 507-433310-4030 Quadra St., $229,900Saturday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jean Omelchenko, 250-474-60031795 Forest Rd.Saturday 12-2Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd.Gray Rothnie, 250-744-7034312- 1680 Poplar Ave, $164,900Sunday 1-3DFH Real Estate Ltd.Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291974 Fir Tree Glen, $799,900Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-744-3301 2321 Island View Road, $412,000Friday - Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-06088770 Pender Park Drive, $984,900Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-06082391 Moore Pl., $599,900Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jeff Shaw, 250-474-60032090 Rennie Place, $467,000Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunLinda Egan, 250-655-0608

2485 Shoreacres, $379,000Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunJudy Campbell, 250-744-33018555 Lochside Dr, $760,000Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyColin Walters, 250-479-33332524 Fielding Pl, $599,900Saturday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Debbie Hanselin, 250-891-8891

WEST SHORE203-940 Boulderwood, $429,900Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunDeb Coburn, 250-812-53333-909 Carolwood Dr., $619,800Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422 3129 Kettle Creek Cres.Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003604-760 Johnson St, $381,999Sunday 11-1Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Arran McLellan, 250-884-39802655 Sooke Rd, from $219,900Thursday thru Monday 1-4RE/MAX CamosunBrad Gregory, 250 744-33012187 Stone Gate, $637,900Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunShirley Zailo, 250-812-03093126 Antrobus Cres, $518,500Sunday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-91412377 Swallow Place, $434,900Saturday 1-3Robert HahnRE/MAX Camosun, 250-744-33013287 Galloway Rd., $465,000Saturday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyJonas Solberg, 250-217-99703355 Turnstone Dr, $424,900Sunday 1-4Fair RealtyMatt Bourque, 250-418-1659

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764 Hanington Rd, $779,800Saturday 11-1RE/MAX CamosunDale Sheppard, 250-478-96003249 Clement Road, $424,900Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunBrad Maclaren, 250-727-5448707 Windover,Saturday 11-1DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291211-1325 Bear Mountain PKWYSaturday 2-4DFH Real Estate LtdJandy Gruhn, 250-477-7291774 Egret CloseSunday 1-3DFH Real Estate Ltd.Shanna Vargas, 250-474-60033848 Cactus Pl., $679,900Saturday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyDeborah Kline, 250-661-7680978 Tayberry Terrace, $389,900Sunday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyGoran Tambic, 250-592-4422613 McCallum Rd, $358,000Saturday 2-4Kroppmann RealtyDale Kroppmanns, 250-478-08083379 Vision Way, $324,900Saturday & Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mark Hartshorne, 250-474-60037-614 Granrose, from $679,900Thursday to Sunday 1-3Pemberton HolmesGreg Long, 250-384-81242959 Rockhill Place, $474,900Sunday 11-1Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Debbie Henselin, 250-891-8891

3279 Anchorage Ave., $889,000Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunLynne Sager, 250-744-3301

3606 Lavender Field Green, $389,900Sunday 2-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Debbie Henselin, 250-891-8891

203-590 Bezanton Way, $314,000Saturday and Sunday 1-4Pemberton HolmesGreg Long, 250-384-8124

SOOKE1655 Winnifred Pl, $389,900Sunday 2-4Royal LePage Coast CapitalRob Vandoremalen, 250-477-5353

116-2260 Maple Ave. N., $309,900Saturday 11-2Pemberton HolmesMichael Dick, 250-642-6056

5575 Medberry Close, $549,000Saturday 2-4Newport RealtySandy Berry, 250-818-8736

MALAHAT504 Bickford Way, $529,900Sunday 2-4Kroppmann RealtyDale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

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The Short Circuit Short Film Festival, organized by Cinevic, features short narra-tive, experimental, and documentary films from Alaska, B.C., Yukon, Washington, and Oregon.

The event features films like The Magic Fer-ret, which follows the story of an orphan boy having trouble wooing a good adoption fam-ily; Bark to the Land, about an adventurous and helpful dog in The Littlest Hobo vein; and hometown director

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Business of the Year (1-10 employ-ees): Atomique Productions Ltd.; Runner-up: Cedarwood Productions Inc.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Janna Malo, Fired Up! Paint Your Own Ceramics Studio; Runner-up: Andrew Higginson, Higginson Consulting.

Employee of the Year: Paul Rudd, Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours; Runner-up: Chris Loran, The Q! and The Zone.

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It’s spring car cleaning time, inside and outIf a road trip is part of your vacation plans this summer, it’s time to get the horseless chariot prepared.That means cleaning it inside and out and performing some important maintenance to ensure you get the best fuel economy.In most parts of B.C., the swap from winter tires to all-season or summer tires is already well under way (studded winter tire removal is mandatory by April 30). Winter tires are made with a softer and stickier rubber compound that wears faster and increases fuel consumption at higher temperatures. They also tend to be noisier and you’ll hear them even more, now that you can finally roll down the windows.You may also be dragging around too much junk in the trunk, like that snow shovel you always pack during in the winter months. Unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption and some of that extra weight could be in the form of mud and dirt on your vehicle’s undercar-riage. Road salt is probably also trapped in that muddy mess, which is a corrosion accelerant that your vehicle’s body doesn’t need. While you’re poking around in the trunk, take a look under the floor cover. Water leaking into the vehicle tends to accumulate in the lowest spots, or maybe that’s why it’s called a spare-wheel well. If the spare is a conventional tire, check its inflation pressure and, while you’re at it, make sure that the emergency jack and tool kit are also in good working order.

An easy check and repair item is lighting. You may need some help confirming that the brake and backup lights are functioning at the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple walk-around check that should include the turn signals and head-lights (both low and high beams) and don’t forget the license plate and those little side marker lights. If you’ve got a vehicle with a headlight (clear plastic) cover that’s showing its age, there are some good products on the market now that help restore clarity. Wiper blades are another easy check and replace item. A build-up of grease or grim on the windshield will also reduce the effectiveness of the wipers. Clean

the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield wipers typically work harder than anywhere else in Canada and life expectancy can be less than a year. If they’re still streaking, chattering or generally not doing the job – replace them.Getting back to tires, a loaded vehicle driven at highway speeds for prolonged periods in hot weather conditions can be a punishing test for tires and the dreaded blow-out is a real concern. Even a tire that looks okay and has plenty of tread remaining may not be in great shape. The “best before” date on most passenger tires is eight years old and you should be able to find a date of manufacture stamped somewhere on sidewall of the tire.

A tire also performs best, lasts longer and provides best fuel economy when its internal pressure is set at a level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, and checked on a regular basis. The tire decal, with optimal front and rear recommended tire pressures, is usually on the driver’s door or door jam. If not, the owner’s manual should give you the information and/or tell you where the tire decal is located. A single under-inflated tire (by about 6 psi /40 kPa) can cause a 3 per cent increase in fuel consumption.Using a grade of fuel with a lower octane rating than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer may cause the engine to ping or knock on hard acceleration or when climbing hills, which is not good for the engine! On the other hand, using a higher-octane fuel than your vehicle’s engine needs is generally a waste of money. That said, the pricier fuel may also contain some additional cleaner additives, which is good. Have a great summer and a safe driving vacation.

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Life of two wheels is incredible. Just ask anyone who rides. Part of that appeal is find-ing a riding style that fits

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CruisersCruisers have mass appeal because of their low seat heights, generally comfort-able ergonomics and ability

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nimble bikes around but they certainly do have mass appeal. Better yet, they come in all different sizes, shapes and displacements making it even more accessible to riders.Bikes: Honda CTX700, Yamaha Bolt, Harley-David-son Superlow 1200T, Suzuki Boulevard C50Sport TourerWant a sportier edge while still maintaining comfort while riding for extended periods of time? Consider a sport touring motorcycle. They’re generally not as heavy or as elaborate as a full on touring bike, so you get the best of both worlds.Bikes: BMW K1300S, BMW K1600GT, Yamaha FJR1300, Honda VFR1200TouringWhen asked how I’d describe a touring bike I say – not small. These machines are typically heavy, but come equipped with the technology and luxuries that can take you across the country and further. Their fuel tanks are generally much bigger so you can keep going for longer. Fur-thermore, storage compart-ments, relatively speaking, are quite generous.Bikes: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide/Ultra Limited, Honda Goldwing, Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. TrialsThose looking into trying riding without the high speeds might fall in love with trials riding. But get ready for a workout. If you look, there’s no seat. That’s because you’re meant to stand. Trials is a slow speed type of thrill where you manage obstacles and find ways to do things that even you didn’t think were possible. Think: riding up huge logs, up steep hills and over some interesting terrain. Either way, it’s a lot of fun and both physically and mentally challenging. Bikes: Montesa Cota 4RT, Beta 200, Gas Gas TXT ProDirtPlaying in the dirt has never been so much fun. No, really, it’s true. Whether you’re young or young at heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re generally quite affordable and are extremely durable. Since there are so many dif-ferent kinds to choose from, I’ll list the manufacturers that make them.

Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yama-ha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, ApriliaAdventure Take the road less traveled, but take the road when you want. Adventure bikes have an uncanny ability to get you through some incredible terrain. Bikes: BMW F700GS/F800GS/R1200GS, Su-zuki V-Strom, KTM 1190 AdventureSportIf you’re looking for the ultimate performance machine, a sport bike is the way to go. These are bikes generally designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower than you’ll ever need and harness the engi-neering prowess of the best of the best. That said, they have an aggressive seating position and aren’t always suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want something to work, we make it work.Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki NinjaNakedNo, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork covering the engine and mechanical components. You still get quite a bit of sportiness out of these, but without the aggressive seating and the stress on your wrists.Some Naked bikes are: Triumph Street Triple, Triumph Speed Triple, Ducati Streetfighter 848, Honda NC700X, Yamaha FZ-09.Of course, there are café racers, customs bikes and more. I could go on.

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1967 Cadillac Eldorado: The ’67 Eldorado is one of the great overlooked post-war American classics. A Bill Mitchell design triumph, it’s an ageless design that wouldn’t look out of place in a showroom today, particularly since Cadillac continues to revisit the ’67 Eldo rear end, one of the greatest three-quarter-views of all time.

1954 Jeep CJ-5: The original Jeep CJ may well be the most knocked-off vehicle of all time, inspiring the likes of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Suzuki Samurai, etc., not to mention, of course, the current Jeep Wrangler.Jaguar E-Type: The E-Type was one of the prime influ-ences for the above-men-tioned Toyota as well as

the famous Datsun 240Z. Its extreme long hood, short rear deck design and covered headlight styling cues also continue to show up in Jaguar’s own products like the XK8 and the new F-Type. After all, it was by rival Enzo Ferrari’s own ad-mission the most beautiful car in the world.1965 Ford Mustang Fastback: Long before Ford went retro with the 2005 Mustang, they knocked off their own design for the original pony car with the European Ford Capri. Toyota went one step further with the 1973 Celica Liftback, a virtual three-quarter-scale replica of the Mustang Fastback. Even the upper crust Aston Martin with its V8 Vantage model of the 1970s went to the Mustang well. The 2015 Mustang still sports design cues from the original 1965 Mustang fastback.Rob Sass is the vice-presi-dent of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email [email protected]

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From there, the data was graphed and compiled to determine the best location. The results were turned over to the vehicle engi-neering team to integrate into the Enclave’s design.

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Julia Livedoti, eight, fastens her seat belt during Human Factors testing in the Buick Enclave during the General Motors Annual Kids Day. Jeffrey Sauger/Buick

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A recent jaunt to Beijing was a major revelation, from the sheer size of the population to the massive car market and the types of cars people there like to buy.In the luxury segment, elon-gated versions of existing sedan are very popular. There “long” wheelbase cars instantly show that the owner has attained a certain level of status and a big part of that is being chauffeur-driven.In Canada, we have long wheelbase sedans but typ-ically, they are top models like a BMW 7 Series or S-Class Mercedes. In China, even base models like the BMW 3 Series or Audi A4 have stretched versions. I raise this because the all-new BMW 335GT is the long wheelbase 3 Series, developed for China, modi-fied for a niche market here. LooksAdding 10 centimetres of additional legroom to the back seat of the 335GT opens up a different expe-rience for rear passengers. The GT offers slightly higher seating position and roofline with a hatchback design that makes for a dramatic and functional car. BMW does have a 3 Series station wagon but it looks like a wagon, this design mimics a sedan silhouette with only a

slight hint of the cars true practicality. There is a wing that emerges out of the hatch at highway speeds to produce more down force, similar to the one found in Porsche’s Panamera. The GT is sold as a 328GT, with a $48,990 starting price. It has a turbocharged 4-cyl-inder engine and 18-inch wheels. The $56,990 335GT has a larger turbocharged 6-cylinder engine and 19-inch wheels. (The wheels seen here are winter wheels and tires) InsideThe 3 Series sedan is al-ready fitted with top-notch materials and a functional dash. This is carried over to the GT model, so the front seats remain unaltered. It is the back of the car that is dramatically different. With added legroom and a higher roofline the GT feels open, especially when fitted with the panoramic roof. My kids loved the extra space but noticed the doors sit a bit higher compared to a regular mid-size SUV. The hatch has no rear wiper so expect rear visibility to be blurry on rainy or snowy days. (You do get spoiled with a rear wiper on an SUV). The hatch is electroni-cally operated and provides a long and wide cargo area, plus the rear seats fold in a snap. The rear windows and cargo do not have

darkened, privacy class like an SUV, which is something I would prefer. DriveThe 3 Series sedan has been considered the benchmark in the compact luxury market for decades and a lot of the same goodness is here in the GT. With a longer wheelbase and a slightly higher centre of gravity it doesn’t handle as nimbly as the sedan but it is much better than the taller X3 SUV. The power from either 241 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder or the 300 hp turbocharged 6-cylinder engines goes to all four wheels and is shifted through a very slick 8-speed auto box. There are settings for vehicle dynamics and suspension from “Eco” to “Sport Plus” that can

take this car from relaxed to athletic at the push of a button. I really enjoyed driving in sport mode and getting the full effect of the 335GT, as the in-line turbo 6-cylinder is still one of the best power plants on the road. For buyers looking to save on fuel and when purchasing, the 328GT is still a potent machine.VerdictThe GT falls into a very nice spot in the 3 Series family, and I include the X3 in that group. The sedan is a great car but not as practical as the X3. Yes the X3 has traditional SUV appeal but looses some of the sedans nimbleness. This is where the GT plays. It has a bigger cargo area than the X3, more rear legroom but it also has more a sedan stance on the road. The price is more expensive than the X3 so this is a premium offering in the BMW family. If I were in the market for a BMW the 335GT or less expensive 328GT would be in the running. With kids I like having and SUV but still want the fun and stability that a sedan offers. This GT might just be the right balance for some. So thank you, China, for helping to bring a unique new class of car to our market.

zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca

A real big stretch for BMW lovers

‘‘The all-new BMW 335GT is the long wheelbase 3 Series, developed for China, modified for a niche market here.’’Zack Spencer

Nissan’s Smart Rearview Mirror is the world’s first LCD monitor that helps provide clear rearward visibility un-impeded by traditional obstacles such as cargo, tall passengers or inclement

weather.It is installed in an all-new 2014 Rogue at Nissan’s stand at the New York International Auto Show

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