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Seniors in FocusDanny Daniels has been involved with track and field for decades, page 8
Winspear Art ShowFundraising is under way for a Sept. 13 Fine Art Show at the Mary Winspear Centre, page 17
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Nacoma George from the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc (Kamloops) First Nation and his canoe team took part in this week’s Pulling Together canoe journey from Nanoose Bay to the Tseycum First Nation on the Saanich Peninsula. Around 15 canoes, representing B.C. First Nations and agencies like the RCMP and Parks Canada paddled in an effort to raise understanding and bring communities together. See more photos on page three.
North Saanich land use changes face public scrutiny July 14Steven HeywoodNews staff
If past public hearings on the official community plan in North Saanich are any indication, there could be hundreds of people at the Mary Winspear Centre Mon-
day night, speaking to proposed changes to land use in that municipality.
Seven bylaws are up for public input — five of which will allow two neigh-bourhoods in North Saanich to accept the building of higher-density residential housing through redevelopment projects.
Two bylaws are to consider phased-in developments at Rideau-Canora roads (99 lots and up to 100 carriage homes) and at McDonald Park Road (a 54-unit condo development).
Monday’s mass public hearing comes after the Capital Regional District nar-rowly approved North Saanich’s plan to change its Regional Context Statement and OCP to accommodate the increased building density. This has been a polar-izing issue in North Saanich, one that has existed for years, says Mayor Alice Finall, who has found herself in the minority at the council table this term.
Crowd expected for OCP hearing
Farm hit with acivil suit
Please see: Bigger venue booked, page 5
District of Central Saanich files claim against Woodwynn FarmDevon MacKenzieNews staff
Central Saanich council announced Monday that the municipality filed a notice of claims in the B.C. Supreme Court against Woodwynn Farms on June 30.
The claim, which was read as a rise and report during Monday night’s council meeting, stems from allegations by the district that the farm’s owner Richard Leblanc has been using property contrary to the district’s bylaws and permitting
structures, including using farm land for office purposes, insti-tution uses, camping and recreational vehi-cle and mobile home use. Also noted was the use of a barn, cited by the municipality as being unsafe for occu-pation. In March, Cen-tral Saanich issued a no occupancy notice for the barn, which was being used as a
market, coffee shop and snack bar. Included in the notice of claim, the District stated the farm owner has neglected to rid the property of a nox-ious weed, as required by the municipality.
“It’s frustrating and disappointing,” said Leb-lanc in an interview with the PNR. “It’s in the hands of our attorneys now and I’ll be working with them to get some answers as to how to pro-ceed with this.
Please see: Farm operator encourages, page 5
Submitted photo
Not everyone is happy with the efforts of the farm.
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Piranhas in the poolNORTH SAANICH — Swimmers from across Vancouver Island will be at Panorama Rec. Centre Saturday and Sunday for the Piranhas Invitational Swim Meet. The action goes on all day.
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Gateway consultationSIDNEY — This week, the Victoria airport Authority held the first of two public consultations on plans for property at the western corner of Beacon Avenue and Highway 17.VAA and the Town of Sidney have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the site as a commercial property. The Town owns a small portion of the land and is pushing for a gateway feature and possible visitor information centre. Watch the PNR next week for coverage.
— News staff
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Around 15 canoes paddled from Sidney Spit to the Town of Sidney’s Tulista Park Wednesday. Acting Mayor Kenny Podmore was on hand to welcome each of the canoe teams in the 2014 Pulling Together canoe journey
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Max Henry Jr. (Swustus) speaks for the Tseycum First Nation canoe as they announce their arrival and are welcomed in Sidney.
Steven Heywood/News staff
A beautifully-painted canoe - led by a calm four-legged friend - touches the beach at Sidney’s Tulista Park. Pulling Together would wrap up at the Tseycum First Nation with races and ceremonies on Thursday.
PullingTogetherLed by the host Tseycum First Nation,
15 canoes paddled into Sidney’s Tulista Park Wednesday on the last leg of the
2014 Pulling Together journey.A co-operative event between B.C. First
Nations and various government agencies, Pulling Together is designed to be a way to bring cultures closer together and raise under-standing of each other. Acting Mayor of Sidney Kenny Podmore welcomed each canoe team and said he was impressed.
“It was just a wonderful sight,” he said. “I believe this is a first for Sidney. It was an hon-our to welcome them to the Town of Sidney. We should see more of it, we are neighbours and friends.”
The journey ended Thursday at Tseycum with canoe races and closing ceremonies.
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Leblanc added that work begins now for the farm to get a legal time frame in place and then work on a defence.
“The most important thing is that here on the ground it’s business as usual.
“We’re committed here on the land to help people from the streets and give them a warm place to sleep as well as three healthy meals a day. That won’t change,” he said.
The farm had requested an allowance from the municipal-
ity in 2011 to use two acres of the 193 acre farm land to erect hous-ing. The request was rejected at the munici-pal level and Leblanc was told he must first seek permission from the Agricultural Land Commission, standard procedure for any alter-ations to land zoning in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Since then, Leblanc said municipal bylaw enforcement has been present at the farm but the notice of claim came as a surprise.
“It’s unfortunate it has come to this,” he
said.“I would say less
than half of the current council members have stepped foot on Wood-wynn and it’s hard not to feel like these deci-sions are being made from an arm’s length perspective. The need for a community like this is great and it isn’t going away and it’s important for Central Saanich to help find a solution.”
In the meantime, Leb-lanc said, he is encour-aging members of the public to come out and see what Woodwynn Farms Therapeutic
Community is all about.Five years ago, Leb-
lanc founded the effort, now funded by the Creating Homefulness Society, in order to help people who were homeless or suffering from mental illness or addictions.
“We’ll continue to invite people in, we plan to continue the education and have people visit us to see what the therapeutic community is all about. That’s a crucial part of the process here.”
Leblanc maintains that the therapeutic community isn’t violat-
ing any laws. “What we do here,
these are legitimate farm uses. We are work-ing hard to convert this
into a productive farm. Every farmer in the province is looking for ways to diversify.”
The News Review
attempted to reach Act-ing Mayor Cathie Oun-sted for comment but was unable to do so before press time.
Finall says council decided to move the public hearings session to the Mary Winspear Centre in anticipation of a large crowd.
“Back in 2006, during our OCP review at the time, public hearings at the time drew 200 peo-ple or so, so we had to re-schedule to a larger venue.
“When we did, it drew close to 850 peo-ple.”
Finall said she’s been hearing there could be a lot of people out on Monday night — espe-cially since there were an estimated 200 peo-ple and 30 to 40 speak-ers at the CRD meeting that advanced the RCS changes.
“What’s on the table here is a change to allow the urbanization of around 174 acres of land,” Finall said. “Some of it is zoned rural or agricultural and the current OCP says it can
be rezoned residential.”Proposals, either
before the municipality or still on the fringes, number an estimated 420 new homes, she continued.
“For me, this is very concerning, that we should be plowing ahead on these without a full OCP review.”
The majority of coun-cil has lamented that stance, noting that Finall had at the start
of this term on coun-cil discouraged a full OCP review. She sug-gested at the time that any housing density changes could be done on its own. Finall said while that was the case, the majority could have overruled her at any time.
Since then, council has been split. Finall said some residents she has spoken with are concerned that no
matter what is said at Monday’s public hearing, the minds of councillors are already made up.
North Saanich coun-cil holds a committee of the while meeting Mon-day at 4 p.m. at munici-pal hall. There will be a short break afterwards to allow councillors to get to the Mary Win-spear Centre for the hearing to start at 7 p.m.
Continued from page 1
Bigger venue booked for a larger crowd
Farm operator encourages people to see for themselvesContinued from page 1
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Having just returned home from my morning walk along the Sidney waterfront, I was put off by the increasing number of cigarette butts on our streets and our beautiful waterfront walk.
People walking their dogs have to pick up after their pets, so why not have smokers pick up their own cig-arette butts? How come it doesn’t occur to smokers that they are lit-tering the sidewalks?
Michele D. LaneSidney
Vote smarter in Sidney I’m shocked that people in
political power could care so little about their public opinion in a town as small as Sidney!
Mervyn Lougher-Goodey stated eloquently, “Why should the people of Sidney support businesses that are going to fail?” — implying empty store-fronts were brought about by bad business planning from the owners and that any reduction in business taxes would hit the Town’s resident tax base.
Along with Kenny Podmore’s brilliant opus, stating people he talks to are “significantly up from last year” while stating no examples.
Unfortunately for these two councillors, those aren’t the facts. The businesses on Beacon share information freely now that groups like the SOS and the BIA have given the owners a network to communicate. They have found
that no one’s business is really up significantly!
So why make up mistruths? They literally feel responsible for the economic state of Sidney. And by keeping the public thinking everything’s fine, absolves them from any responsibility.
Well, its not the case that council/town are responsible. It shows the level of maturity amongst the current regime and I, for one, will be voting smarter this election.
Noel GagnonSidney
Consider a roundabout at the intersection
The recent letter about a near miss of a pedestrian at the East Saanich/Mt. Newton intersection generated a conversation among those in the area of the intersection. Each person had several examples of near misses at the intersection.
In the last month in relation to various near misses at the intersection there have been numerous phone calls to the police, direct reports to the police about the near misses and who knows how many other communications to the police on the matter. The police presence at the intersection is conspicuous in its absence.
Are the police waiting for a death at the intersection before they take action?
The police have made it clear to me that if I can cross the
intersection without getting seriously injured then it was a safe crossing for a pedestrian. There are a number of physically disabled people that regularly cross at the intersection, many can not flee drivers with their cars fast enough to evade a collision — it has only been their good luck they have not been hit.
A recent letter writer to your paper suggested a redesign at the intersection. Despite what the municipal engineering staff say a roundabout can be built at the intersection (I have designed and built intersections, a bus friendly or 33 meter diameter roundabout will fit). Vehicle drivers at the intersection do not like to stop; a roundabout would fit most people’s driving style.
If a roundabout is too confusing to build then, a simple, low-cost solution in keeping with how many drive.
Take five minutes or so with a chain saw and remove the stop signs. The current stop signs are a waste as many do not stop and the police can not be bothered to enforce basic traffic regulations in Saanichton.
Norm RyderCentral Saanich
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Rules for summer funS
ummer burst into its full glory this week. Time to fire up the barbecue, head to the beach and enjoy the sun.
However, without becoming a total buzz kill, here are a couple of points
that seem to need repeating every year.First: Be careful out there.Our regional beaches and lakes are inviting on
hot summer days as they are potentially deadly. Undertow, large waves and underwater snags,
hot sun, can turn fun at the beach into a tragedy. And keep it alcohol free. Water and alcohol simply do not mix. Not only
is it unsafe, it’s illegal.The summer sun is great, but remember it can
also can be a killer. Don’t leave your pet in a vehicle for any
reason, for any length of time. An open window and a bowl of water won’t help an animal trapped in a hot car.
Remember, too, that the sun we miss so much during the winter rains packs a wicked punch. Recent reports indicate that instances of skin cancer remain high, despite years of warnings. So if you’re going outside, even if the clouds creep in, wear some sunscreen.
Second: Be respectful.The simple rule — pack it in, pack it out —
seems lost on far too many people. Enjoy that early morning coffee by the lake, but don’t leave the empty cup on the bench for someone else to dispose of.
Gathering up all the garbage and leaving it in a green garbage bag by the roadside is a nice thought.
And speaking of which: if it’s your dog, what’s left behind is your responsibility.
Greater Victoria has some spectacular parks and walking trails; they’re not made better studded by dog feces.
Vancouver Island is a great place to be in the summertime.
A couple of simple rules can make it even better.
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With monthly home sales in Greater Victo-
ria reaching 15 per cent of total inventory, our local real estate market has clearly moved from its previous Buyers’ market to a Balanced one. Despite record numbers of property sales however, prices remain fairly static — up only about one per cent in the past year.
A balanced market is the healthiest state for a real estate market. Neither buyer nor seller has the upper hand. Buyers have ample inventory from which to choose, and with prices holding steady, they need neither rush their purchase deci-sion, nor have much fear of encountering multiple bids when making an offer.
Sellers, on the other hand, are encouraged by a good level of sales activity in the market place. They know that if their home presents well and is priced com-petitively, it has a good chance of selling rea-sonably quickly and fairly close to their ask-ing price.
The real estate com-munity is happy in a balanced market. The number of homes sell-ing is steady, at a good pace, with both buy-ers and sellers rela-tively relaxed. Qualified buyers find it easy to obtain mortgages at the lowest levels in history.
Banks have been vying with one another to post record–low three-and-five-year fixed-rate mortgages. Low ‘posted’ bank rates are particularly help-ful to first-time, high-ratio mortgage buyers who must qualify for
their loan based on the Bank’s posted rate — as opposed to the dis-counted rate they may in fact be offered. With a higher posted rate, such buyers have a harder time qualifying for a mortgage.
Nationally, the aver-age home price of a single-family dwelling has, for the first time, exceeded $400,000 — largely driven by sales and price activity in the Toronto and Vancouver markets. This remains a grave national con-cern. Should interest rates spike upwards, many home owners could find their mort-gages to be much less affordable. Added to this concern is the fact our level of home own-ership, at near 70 per cent nationally, is also at an all-time high.
The federal govern-ment and CMHC con-tinue to take action to dampen the enthusi-asm of real estate mar-kets nationally. CMHC, in particular, has tight-ened its requirement for proof of income of self-employed indi-viduals. It has also cancelled high-ratio mortgage insurance for homes valued at over $1 million and for secondary homes, such as investment properties and cot-tages — all in an effort
to avoid a hard landing for national real estate markets if, and when, interest rates rise. All
these mortgage-tight-ening efforts however, continue to be neutral-ized by the record-low
interest rates currently available.
We have been expect-ing the inevitable inter-
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Questions to Ask When Getting Hearing Aids for the First TimeAcknowledging hearing loss can be a huge psychological hurdle. � e hearing aid discussion can be less daunting when you know what questions to ask.A full audiological evaluation, not a quick screening is essential. How much hearing loss is present, whether one ear hears better than the other and where the hearing loss is, are necessary pieces of information for hearing aid discussion. Whether the clinic is independent or owned by a particular hearing aid manufacturer is important to establish. Independent clinics will work with a wide variety of manufacturers to best � t your hearing loss as opposed to just working with one manufacturer. � ere are di� erent technology levels with subsequent price di� erenc-es. Hearing the television better or improving conversation in quiet may be better suited to one level of technology versus someone who is a socially active, attends important meetings or are o� en in groups or background noise. More expensive does not necessarily mean best suited for your lifestyle.Dexterity is also important. Di� culty moving � ngers and joints may dictate one style over another as well as the size of battery needed.Another discussion is fully automatic hearing aids that adjust to the environment on their own versus ‘customization’ allowing you to control the volume and environment. Lastly, “one hearing aid or two” is a common discussion. Eyes work together for depth perception, ears do the same for sound. However there may be reasons why only one hearing aid is appropriate.� ere are many questions to discuss with your audiologist and at McNeill Audiology questions are always welcome.
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Seniors in Focus is a regular feature in the Peninsula News Review. Running once a month, these pages showcase local issues and events important to area seniors.
Do you know of a senior citizen on the Pen-insula who deserves a little attention? Do you have a senior-specific event coming up soon? Let us know.
Call the editor at 250-656-1151, ext. 128.
Have a story idea?SIDNEY — Peninsula Track mas-
ters athlete Anne Murfitt recently brought home extra luggage from the B.C. Masters Championships in Kelowna in the shape of four gold medals, plus a couple of silvers for good measure.
Murfitt, who turns 55 in August, started her medal count by winning the Throws Pentathlon and then
went on to win the individual Discus, Javelin and Weight Throw events before taking silver in the Hammer and the Shot events.
She was joined on the top level of the podium by Les East (M70) who took the gold in the High Jump.
Mette Fosberg (W60), gained a bronze in the 100m track event.
— By Danny Daniels
Devon MacKenzieNews staff
Peninsula Track athlete Danny Daniels has no plans of slowing down anytime soon.
The 85-year-old has been competing in track and field
events for over 70 years and says the sport keeps him in check, both mentally and physically.
“The two main things about being a part of a club like Pen Track is that the physical activity keeps you mov-ing and gives you a focus. As well, the social aspect of meeting new people and attending events gets you out there. It’s important for many seniors that they stay active or else their lives become seden-tary,” Daniels said.
He noted that Pen Track currently has nine senior (masters) athletes in their club, three of whom were new members as of this season.
“It’s a very open club in terms of the fact that we are happy to welcome any-body,” he said.
“We invite people to come out and give it try for a couple of weeks and if they end up finding that track and field is for them,
they can register with the club and use the club’s equipment and coaches.”
Daniels said every year he is surprised by new members who join and eventually become competitive masters athletes.
“You see these people join, and they come out to practices recreationally and
lo and behold, slowly they become com-petitors. To see their faces when they win their first medals, it’s priceless,” he laughed.
Masters athletes (anywhere from age 50 and up, depending on the event) usu-ally compete in five year age categories, he explained.
“That way you’re only competing with people of your general age,” Daniels said.
Outside of the competitive side of track and field, Daniels said many athletes join just to try something new.
“We have many athletes, especially ladies, who start from scratch later in life and they find they have these hidden abilities they didn’t even know they had. We have women who have lots of success in hammer throw, weight throw, discus. These are all fairly simple activities and ones that don’t require a lot of training or equipment.
“But they keep the body moving, they get people out to the track and they cater to people of all sorts of shapes and ages.”
For more information on Peninsula Track and Field Club visit www.pentrack.org.
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Peninsula Track masters athlete Danny Daniels poses with a javelin.
Four golds for Peninsula Track master
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Strawberry Tea Luncheon FundraiserJuly 19th • 11am & 1 pm
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Beacon Avenue & Highway 17 Development LandsThe Victoria Airport Authority and the Town of Sidney invite you to attend to learn about this site, potential future uses and to gain an understanding of the road map for its future.
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Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the wrong size bra.
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“Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.”
Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes. She offers these questions for women to ask themselves:• Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit comfortably?• Does your bust line “bounce” when you walk while wearing your
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A pet microchipping event this weekend will help support a local animal rescue group.
The event, which is being put on by Broken Promises Rescue and Saanichton Village Veteri-nary Hospital, will see pet microchipping being offered for $30 with proceeds going back to Broken Promises.
“This event is great a way to encourage people to come out and get their pets microchipped,” explained Pamela Saddler from Broken Promises.
“Doing rescue work we get the nicest, loveliest animals who we may never get back home because they’re not identifiable whether it be because they have no tags, tattoos or a chip. I don’t think people realize how important it is to identify their pets.”
Dr. Philip Stacey from Saanichton Village Veteri-nary Hospital is offering up the clinic’s resources and staff time for the event on Sunday, July 13.
“Pamela had contacted us about it and I thought it seemed like a great idea. It’s a great way to get microchips out there at a discounted price which supports a good cause,” he said.
Stacey said more and more people are moving away from tattooing their pets in favour of micro-chipping.
“There are a few different ways to identify ani-mals with the most popular being a collar and tags or permanent identification like tattooing or micro-chipping,” said Stacey.
“More and more individuals and organizations are going with microchips these days because they are more permanent than tattoos which can fade or can only be traced back to vet clinics that have moved or closed. For us, there’s really noth-ing more frustrating than getting a stray in that has a tattoo that you can’t read, and I would say well over 50 per cent of the tattoos that we can read take us back to a dead end because they are
outdated.”Stacey added microchips (about the size of a
grain of rice) contain digital information that can be updated at any time if the pet owner should move or change. The chips are inserted into the animal’s neck and stay there forever.
“All vet clinics have microchip scanners now as well as organizations like the SPCA and the Humane Society, so if a lost pet is brought any-where they will be able to track down the owner information,” said Stacey.
Saddler also added that many pet rescue groups like Broken Promises microchip any dogs or cats that they adopt out.
“Having a microchip inserted is really a small price to pay for piece of mind,” she said.
Those interested in attending the microchipping event on Sunday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. can email to reserve a spot at [email protected].
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Edgy Lexus looker enters crowded crossover marketWhere has the modern station wagon gone? Nowhere, it’s just called some-thing else–a crossover or small SUV. The traditional family station wagon has been replaced with taller, more practical SUVs that provide similar interior space but add functionality, like a power rear lift gate, all wheel drive (AWD) and better outward visibility. Automakers have taken notice and, with a few exceptions, have abandoned the traditional station wagon and produced a small SUV instead. This market has exploded in popularity to the point that it is the fasted growing segment in the market today.This is a tough battle-ground but Lexus hopes its track record of building high quality products will attract a new buyer to the NX.Looks“Bam, look at me. No, look at me,” screams this new NX. The edgy design will turns heads and gar-ner attention but I have come to realize two things about the car business. First, when a design is rather edgy, it can date quickly. The second is that the initial “bam, look at me” wears off, and the product just becomes part of the vehicular landscape, losing the initial pop. If you squint your eyes, just a bit, you can see the Toyota RAV4, the vehicle the NX is based on. The “spindle” grille that has now migrated across the Lexus family is very prominent, especially the F-Sport version of the NX. The F-Sport is the upscale, sportier model that Lexus hopes will attract the same youthful buyers that have moved into the Lexus IS compact car. The base
NX 200t doesn’t have as large a front grille but the side accent lines, swept front windshield and defined rear lights all make a statement. Other than the bigger grille, the F-Sport model also gets larger wheels, a sportier suspen-sion and LED headlamps on both low and high beam where the base model gets LED lamps only in the low setting.InsideThe exterior might be an acquired taste but the inside is a refined and practical
place to spend time. The same “spindle” motif is carried into the centre console, with aluminum accents pieces that frame the high-mounted centre stack. The shifter and computer controller are placed to perfection making it easy for the driver to interact with the NX without having to look down. The base con-troller is a rotary knob, similar to Audi’s MMI system, the optional Remote Touch system has a track pad that lets the driver scroll and press the pad, the same
way we all use a laptop touch pad. Above the controller is a 7-inch screen that displays the information and is positioned well, helping to keep the attention on the road ahead. The inside of the cabin might not look that invit-ing because of the sweeping roofline but in practice, it really is a comfortable 5-seat vehicle with standard 8-way power and heated front seats. The rear seats sit higher off the floor for good outward visibility and the headliner has been scooped out to help maximize the interior space. Cargo is on par with others in this class and a power litigate is optional.
DriveThe worldwide launch of the NX was held right here in B.C., driving between ultra modern Vancouver and the rustic resort of Whistler. International guests were exposed to the two sides of the NX, the polished city vehicle and the weekend getaway SUV. Powering around the mountain resort, I got my first shot at the all-new 2.0L direct in-ject turbocharged 4-cylinder that Lexus will use in a number of its vehicles. With 235hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque this new power plant does a good job once the NX 200t is in motion; it is get-ting away from a stop that could use a bit more snap. AWD is standard across the lineup but the system is designed to run in front wheel drive as much as possible to help save fuel. Lexus has made no bones about its target; it sees the Audi Q5 as the benchmark in this class. Audi has been at the small turbocharged game a lot longer and it shows, plus the handling of the NX isn’t sharp at all. In fact, all the passen-gers inside the base model test vehicle noticed the top-heavy body roll.VerdictWhat Lexus (Toyota) has been up to over the past ten-plus years is
producing hybrid cars in numbers nobody else can touch. This new NX is also available as a hybrid, but don’t expect any kind of show-stopping performance. Rated at just 194hp, the heavier NX 300h hybrid might be outclassed by just-as-thrifty diesel options in the market. The price of the NX 200T has not been set but if you look at the Audi Q5 as a target, expect the price to start at roughly $41,000 when it goes on sale at the end of 2014. Fuel economy has also not been set but with a direct injection turbo-charged 4-cylinder under the hood, this new Lexus should be better on fuel than the larger RX350 equipped with a V6 engine. As the small SUV market continues to grow, and this new NX certainly is one of the most eye-catching to come along in a while.
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Lexus joins the compact crossover lineup with the all-new NX.
‘‘As the small SUV market continues to grow and this new NX certainly is one of the most eye-catching to come along in a while.’’Zack Spencer
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Island student tops trades vid competitionA hands-on ability, whatever the skill, is a talent that tends to go unrecog-nized and too often, it is under-appre-ciated, even by those who possess the talent. That’s why I was delighted to be asked again to participate as a judge (one of five) in the annual “Show Us Your Skills” competition organized by Discover Skills BC for high school students. Students create a short video about a trade or skill that they are interested in pursuing. Prizes for the top three videos are presented to both the student and the high school that they attend.The high level of expertise that some of these kids already possess was remarkable and the video entries this year were outstanding. First prize this year went to Connor Shaw, a student at Traditional Learning Academy in Nanaimo. He was taught to weld by his uncle and at age twelve he fabricated a flat deck for a truck he was given. More recently he added a hydraulic lift system that gives the flat deck a dump feature. Shaw loves welding and plans to pursue a career in a related trade. Shaw will get an Apple MacBook Air and his high school will receive $2,000.The second prize winner was Albert Leung, of Richmond, who an iPad Air 16GB and $1,000 for his school.
Bernice Chung, of Vancouver, came third and gets an iPad Mini and $500 for her school.Trades can offer a rewarding and ful-filling career path with a higher than average wage level and a solid future. The trades sector in B.C. is expected to face an overall labour shortage by 2016 that will deepen in the following years, according to WorkBC Trades Occupations Outlook (2010-2020) report (workbc.ca).A goal of this video competition is to encourage more B.C. students to simply consider a trade as a rewarding
career alternative and entice more teachers and high schools to include trades as a career option in the classroom. In the auto service industry, the highly regarded Ford ASSET technician training program is a good example. Locally, apprentices spend four months at BCIT and four months in a B.C. Ford dealership (mainly in the service sector) on a rotational basis. They can also choose to specialize in a specific area, such as auto electronics, and get additional upgrade certification courses through Ford training.Most apprentice programs are four years and on-the-job training is on-going, especially in the auto industry. Changes in new technology are rapidly transforming trades, as well as other occupations. Looking even further ahead, our growing and evolv-ing job market will require skilled, capable people who can adapt to new challenges and new technologies. Discover Skills BC is an initiative, funded by the B.C. government, to help provide easy access for secondary students to opportunities in trades and technology training. The compe-tition is also run in cooperation with Trades Training BC, Skills Canada and the Industry Training Authority. See the top three winning entries at discoverskillsbc.ca online.
‘‘A goal of this video competition is to encourage more BC students to simply consider a trade as a rewarding career..’’Bob McHugh
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BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!
2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREM. This Subaru comes with its renowned symmetrical
all wheel drive system, but there’s more! We have installed a new battery, a new
timing belt, two new serpentine belts, 4 tires and new front pads
and rotors! Great brakes too! This is the ultimate in peace of mind all the
way around! Stk #V15967
$17,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD FUSION SPORTThis Fusion Sport AWD sports leather, dual exhaust
and a 3.5L V6 that will blow your doors off while still saving at the pumps!
Stk #D15980
$15,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDThis car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID!
You have to get inside this car,it’s like no other!
Stk #T16015
$18,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 NISSAN MURANO SLBC ONLY! Great tires and brakes! Heated seats and backup camera!This luxurious Murano is a
fast, fun and roomy ride! Whether it be used as a business vehicle, a family
vehicle or a vehicle to haul around the kids, it is
versatile enough do it all.
Stk #C16010
$18,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 NISSAN SENTRA SLBC ONLY! All new tires, &
machined front rotors.Stk #S16042
$17,388(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION
4WDBC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE!
This vehicle is practically brand new!
Stk #C16027
$22,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS
BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C.
Stk #D16048
$8,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLSBC ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise -
Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. Stk #D16076
$16,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 FORD MUSTANGGreat tires! 2 new outer tie rod ends! This is the longest running sports
car in North America, come � nd out why! Summer’s just around the bend!
Stk #D16050
$12,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 PONTIAC G6 GTPThis mean and sporty coupe
is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1!
Stk #V16088
$9,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 MAZDA MAZDA3A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right
combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save
you the loss in buying new! Come � nd out!
Stk #D16085
$16,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 NISSAN SENTRA XTRONIC CVT
NO ACCIDENTS! Great tires! This ultra fuel ef� cient Sentra has just
37,311kms! With the quality of Nissan,
that’s one heck of a deal!
Stk #C16111
$13,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ESNO ACCIDENTS! Great tires and brakes!
This is a vehicle than go anywhere you want it to go and its
4wd system is perfect for all conditions! Fuel ef� cient too!
Stk #D16115
$19,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD F350 LARIATB.C. ONLY! Great brakes and tires!
This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power!
Stk #C16139
$22,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 FORD F250 XLTAt less than 105,000kms this SuperDuty
is ready to get hauling for you!
Stk #X15687A
$21,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 TOYOTA MATRIXThe 2010 Toyota Matrix is a practical and stylish compact wagon that should please economical
shoppers who value functionality over performance. Pleasant ride,
intuitive controls, roomy backseat, � at load � oor
facilitates cargo carrying, good fuel economy
with 1.8-liter engine. Stk #S16080
$12,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD
Sunroof, alloy, AWDStk #F16183
$9,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 KIA SPORTAGELX AWD
BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires.
Stk #S16163
$17,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 NISSAN ALTIMA SACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES!
Stk #V16204
$17,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGEThis car is a fuel ef� ciency star and its roof
even retracts with just one press of a button! You cannot pass
this one up, ONLY 8,191kms!!!Stk #F16219
$19,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4XThis local BC Titan has a 6” Pro Comp lift kit professionally installed by Westshore Spring a
nd 4X4, rides on 35 inch Toyo Open Country Xtreme tires and aftermarket rims, chrome running boards, bull bar and fender � ares.
Don’t like listening to the radio, the Flowmaster Exhaust will make you smile when you hear
the power of the 5.6L V8. Don’t let this one fall
through your � ngers. Stk #D16235
$34,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure
tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system,
backup camera and MANY more
options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229
$29,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Entry.
Stk #D16247
$16,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLEThis is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look
has transcended this car from a � ower power vehicle to a somewhat
of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks!
You have to see this car!
Stk #D16209
$21,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED
SAHARABC ONLY! Freedom Top,
Alloys, AC. Stk #C16272
$25,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T
Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265
$18,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA S
ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Keyless Entry, AC.
Stk #D16267
$16,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBOBC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Vehicle Start -
Power heated exterior mirrors - Cruise Control - 1.4L 4CYL Turbocharged - 16” Steel Wheels - Leather
Wrapped Steering Wheel - Backup Camera - Steering Wheel Audio Controls -
Climate Control - Bluetooth - USB Port - XM Satellite - 7” Color Touch
Screen - Oil Pan Heater - Front Bucket Seats. Stk #K16263
$16,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 MINI COOPER SBC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof,
Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282
$18,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 KIA SPORTAGEBC ONLY! ALL NEW TIRES,
NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS!
Stk #X16250
$10,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 NISSAN SENTRAVANCOUVER ISLAND ONLY!
New Rear Brake Shoes. Stk #F16082A
$9,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 BUICK ALLURE CXAll new brake pads and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Suede
Upholstery - Traction Control - Power Mirrors - 12V Power Outlet -
Cargo Net in Trunk. Stk #T16320
$7,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 MINI COOPERBC ONLY! 2 New Front Tires! A/C - Leather -
Handsfree Phone - Steering Wheel Controls - 16” Alloy
- Power Adjustable Mirrors.
Stk #D16306
$17,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$24,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD EDGE SPORTTalk about a fancy vehicle! This BEAUTIFUL blue Edge is not only AWD, it’s one of the coolest rides on the road! DO NOT MISS OUT!!! Stk #T15682
$19,288(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD F150 XLTNew brake pads and machined front rotors.Stk #D15406
$7,388(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$23,298(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LTThis super sporty car is street ready and looking fast! With custom gauges, body matching gearshift and other custom work this zippy racer is looking sharp! Stk #D15790A
2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WDThis Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you! Stk #V15945
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2005 FORD ESCAPE XLTBC ONLY! New front brake
pads and machined rotors! Stk #T15701A
$7,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K1500 LT
AC, Cruise, Power Windows, Locks. Stk #D16311
$30,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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DRIVE A LITTLE, SAVE A LOT!DRIVE A LITTLE, SAVE A LOT!WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?WHY PAY MORE?
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BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!
2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREM. This Subaru comes with its renowned symmetrical
all wheel drive system, but there’s more! We have installed a new battery, a new
timing belt, two new serpentine belts, 4 tires and new front pads
and rotors! Great brakes too! This is the ultimate in peace of mind all the
way around! Stk #V15967
$17,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD FUSION SPORTThis Fusion Sport AWD sports leather, dual exhaust
and a 3.5L V6 that will blow your doors off while still saving at the pumps!
Stk #D15980
$15,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDThis car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID!
You have to get inside this car,it’s like no other!
Stk #T16015
$18,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 NISSAN MURANO SLBC ONLY! Great tires and brakes! Heated seats and backup camera!This luxurious Murano is a
fast, fun and roomy ride! Whether it be used as a business vehicle, a family
vehicle or a vehicle to haul around the kids, it is
versatile enough do it all.
Stk #C16010
$18,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 NISSAN SENTRA SLBC ONLY! All new tires, &
machined front rotors.Stk #S16042
$17,388(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION
4WDBC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE!
This vehicle is practically brand new!
Stk #C16027
$22,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS
BC ONLY! Sunroof, deluxe wheel covers, A/C.
Stk #D16048
$8,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLSBC ONLY! Recently serviced front brakes - Active Eco - Cruise -
Traction Control - AUX/USB Port - A/C. Stk #D16076
$16,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 FORD MUSTANGGreat tires! 2 new outer tie rod ends! This is the longest running sports
car in North America, come � nd out why! Summer’s just around the bend!
Stk #D16050
$12,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 PONTIAC G6 GTPThis mean and sporty coupe
is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1!
Stk #V16088
$9,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 MAZDA MAZDA3A perpetual best seller, this hatchback is the right
combo for you! With all the space you could ever want this car will save
you the loss in buying new! Come � nd out!
Stk #D16085
$16,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 NISSAN SENTRA XTRONIC CVT
NO ACCIDENTS! Great tires! This ultra fuel ef� cient Sentra has just
37,311kms! With the quality of Nissan,
that’s one heck of a deal!
Stk #C16111
$13,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ESNO ACCIDENTS! Great tires and brakes!
This is a vehicle than go anywhere you want it to go and its
4wd system is perfect for all conditions! Fuel ef� cient too!
Stk #D16115
$19,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD F350 LARIATB.C. ONLY! Great brakes and tires!
This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size and power!
Stk #C16139
$22,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 FORD F250 XLTAt less than 105,000kms this SuperDuty
is ready to get hauling for you!
Stk #X15687A
$21,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 TOYOTA MATRIXThe 2010 Toyota Matrix is a practical and stylish compact wagon that should please economical
shoppers who value functionality over performance. Pleasant ride,
intuitive controls, roomy backseat, � at load � oor
facilitates cargo carrying, good fuel economy
with 1.8-liter engine. Stk #S16080
$12,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I AWD
Sunroof, alloy, AWDStk #F16183
$9,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 KIA SPORTAGELX AWD
BC ONLY! New front brake pads and new front tires.
Stk #S16163
$17,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 NISSAN ALTIMA SACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES!
Stk #V16204
$17,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGEThis car is a fuel ef� ciency star and its roof
even retracts with just one press of a button! You cannot pass
this one up, ONLY 8,191kms!!!Stk #F16219
$19,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 NISSAN TITAN SV PRO-4XThis local BC Titan has a 6” Pro Comp lift kit professionally installed by Westshore Spring a
nd 4X4, rides on 35 inch Toyo Open Country Xtreme tires and aftermarket rims, chrome running boards, bull bar and fender � ares.
Don’t like listening to the radio, the Flowmaster Exhaust will make you smile when you hear
the power of the 5.6L V8. Don’t let this one fall
through your � ngers. Stk #D16235
$34,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL This truck HAS IT ALL! With its very unqure
tailgate/door/trunk system in the rear, leather seats, navigation system,
backup camera and MANY more
options this is a must see!!! Stk #D16229
$29,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Entry.
Stk #D16247
$16,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLEThis is the NEW Beetle! Its sportier look
has transcended this car from a � ower power vehicle to a somewhat
of a Porche design. It drives as fun as it looks!
You have to see this car!
Stk #D16209
$21,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED
SAHARABC ONLY! Freedom Top,
Alloys, AC. Stk #C16272
$25,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T
Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265
$18,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA S
ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Keyless Entry, AC.
Stk #D16267
$16,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBOBC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! Remote Vehicle Start -
Power heated exterior mirrors - Cruise Control - 1.4L 4CYL Turbocharged - 16” Steel Wheels - Leather
Wrapped Steering Wheel - Backup Camera - Steering Wheel Audio Controls -
Climate Control - Bluetooth - USB Port - XM Satellite - 7” Color Touch
Screen - Oil Pan Heater - Front Bucket Seats. Stk #K16263
$16,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 MINI COOPER SBC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof,
Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282
$18,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 KIA SPORTAGEBC ONLY! ALL NEW TIRES,
NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS!
Stk #X16250
$10,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 NISSAN SENTRAVANCOUVER ISLAND ONLY!
New Rear Brake Shoes. Stk #F16082A
$9,495(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 BUICK ALLURE CXAll new brake pads and machined rotors! A/C - Cruise Control - Suede
Upholstery - Traction Control - Power Mirrors - 12V Power Outlet -
Cargo Net in Trunk. Stk #T16320
$7,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 MINI COOPERBC ONLY! 2 New Front Tires! A/C - Leather -
Handsfree Phone - Steering Wheel Controls - 16” Alloy
- Power Adjustable Mirrors.
Stk #D16306
$17,995(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$24,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORD EDGE SPORTTalk about a fancy vehicle! This BEAUTIFUL blue Edge is not only AWD, it’s one of the coolest rides on the road! DO NOT MISS OUT!!! Stk #T15682
$19,288(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION
Pursuant to sections 26 and 40 of the Community Charter, the District of North Saanich gives notice of its intention to close to traf� c the portion of highway known as Rideau Avenue, dedicated as highway by Plan VIP33319, shown shaded and marked as “Road to be Closed” on the sketch below, and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway.
Rideau Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 1368 (2014) proposes closing this portion of highway to traf� c and removing its dedication as highway. Rideau Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 1368 (2014) will be considered by Council at its regular meeting at the District of North Saanich Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, B.C., on August 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Chief Administrative Of� cer by 4:30 p.m. (the close of business) on August 18, 2014.The District of North Saanich further gives notice of its intention to sell the closed portion of highway to 1003739 B.C. Ltd. The closed portion of high-way will be sold for $165,568.00, on the condition that it is consolidated with the adjacent parcels. $165,568 would be the assessed value of the closed portion of highway for property taxation purposes, based on the average assessed land values of the six adjoining parcels in Plan VIP33319. 1003739 B.C. Ltd. is a business corporation that has been formed by the owners of the adjoining parcels for the purpose of developing a residential subdivision.
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THE ARTSSIDNEY — The Mary Win-
spear Centre is seeking dona-tions of fine art for the Winspear Art Show to be held Sept. 13 at the Centre.
The Show is a fundraising event for the Mary Winspear Centre, which is funded mainly through the supporting charita-ble Foundation.
Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a decadent evening meal, entertainment by local youth and admire work by local artisans. All pieces will be sold by silent auction.
Along with fine art, musical masterpieces will go up for auc-tion at the annual Winspear Art Show including a banjo signed
by Jimmy Rankin. Visit www.marywinspear.ca
for more information and tickets to the art show. — Submitted
Centre seeking donations for art show
Devon MacKenzie/News staff
A sampling of some of the art that was up for auction during the 2013 Mary Winspear Art Show and Gala.
Devon MacKenzieNews staff
The 34th Annual Fords and Friends Car Show and Shine is coming to Heritage Acres this month.
The large annual show takes place this year on Sunday, July 20 and offers attendees the opportunity to see hundreds of
unique show cars along with fun events for the whole family.
Ride the miniature trains run by the Vancouver Island Mon-del Engineers, enjoy great food, listen to live music courtesy of Rukus and try your luck on the 50/50 draws all while taking in the sights and sounds of Heri-tage Acres.
Show goers can also cast their
vote for the best cars in the show.
Owners and builders will be in attendance to tell spectators about their vehicles.
Admission is $15 for a fam-ily. For more information on the show visit www.earlyfordv8vic-toria.com or call Jim Jennings at [email protected]
Ford and Friends Show and Shine coming soon
• Marsha Mildon of Marsha del Sol Photography pres-ents her photography show Travel Photog-raphy and Beyond: From Machu Picchu to the Salish Sea run-ning until July 19 at the Tulista Arts Cen-tre (9565 Fifth St. in
Sidney). Afternoon mini-workshops will also be available July 11, 13, 15 and 17. For more information visit cacsp.com.
• Summer Rocks summer camp at the Winspear Centre in partnership with the
Peninsula Academy of Music Arts. This camp is for youth aged 12 to 18 and caters to all instruments. Runs July 21 to 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Saturday matinee per-formance. Learn new songs, how to write music, how to lead a
band, play a solo, sing harmonies and more. Cost for the camp is $275 per person per week and registration deadline is July 18.
Call 250-656-0275 or visit www.mary-winspear.ca for more information or to reg-ister.
COMING UP IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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SOUTH ISLAND MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETYis inviting applications from prospective
candidates for the positions of Drama Director, Musical Director & Choreographer
for its February/March 2015 production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance.
Interested applicants are asked to email their resumes to [email protected]
by no later than Friday, July 18, 2014.
For additional informationcontact Denny Beaveridge at 250-746-5795 or [email protected]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
CALL FOR ENTRIES12TH ANNUAL
Kitty Coleman WoodlandArtisan Festival.
Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.
Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting
Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1Applications for Artisans:woodlandgardens.ca
250-338-6901
Make the most of yourup incoming weekend...
FUN, FUN, FUN✱PWCA ANNUAL
CORGI PICNICSunday, July 13
12:00 – 3:00✱Saanich Fair Grounds 1528 Stelly’s Cross RdAdults $5 Children $3
Bring a picnic, cutlery, cups, dishes. FREE Desserts, hot & cold drinks. Games, prizes, raffl e. Bring & Buy Sale. Please contribute doggie stuff.
INFORMATION
DID YOU KNOW? BBB Ac-credited Businesses contractu-ally agree to operate by the BBB’s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2014 BBB Ac-credited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper web-site at
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DO YOU need a fi shing part-ner? Active 70 year old wom-en is ready to go fi shing. In-cludes lunch. Call me (250)658-9583.
MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-210-1010. www.livelinks.com 18+
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND. 3 KEYS + RFID tag, enamelled bird on chain. on Linden Ave. (778)977-9241.
FOUND- HEARING aid at the top of Mt. Tolmie, Wed, July 2. Call (250)598-5477.
FOUND MALE Cockatiel Prospect Lake area “still not Ducky”. (250)743-4068.
FOUND SET of keys on Dono-van Rd. Call to identify (250)474-2321.
COMING EVENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST AND FOUND
LOST PRESCRIPTION glass-es Canada Day between Mar-ket Square, Milestones, Inner Harbour. If found please call (250)385-6678.
LOST WALLET between Goldstream & Peat Rd pos-sibly? If found please call (250)472-0166.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING
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HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus.
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For an interview call 866-472-4339
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.
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the
following positions:Boom men, Hooktenders, Off High-
way Logging Truck Drivers, Hydraulic Log Loader Operator, Chasers, Coastal Certifi ed Hand
Fallers. Fulltime with union rates/benefi ts.
Please send resumes byfax to 250-956-4888 or
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COMING EVENTS
TRADES, TECHNICAL
HIRING Licensed Plumber/Gasfi tter and Licensed Sheetmetal Worker. Apply with resume [email protected], fax 250-785-5542
VOLUNTEERS
RECREATION INTEGRA-TION Victoria is looking for predominately male volunteers to be matched up one-on-one with disabled males to partici-pate in mutually enjoyable ac-tivities such as swimming, playing sports, or trying new things. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
SPORTABILITY VICTORIAgives physically challenged in-dividuals the opportunity to have fun participating in the sport of Boccia. They need 6 volunteers to assist with a weekly Saturday meat draw. Please call Kelly at 250-744-0251 for more information.
STORY STUDIO Writing So-ciety is looking for personable volunteers to support the workshop facilitator and help young children write their sto-ries. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transi-tion House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/
PERSONAL SERVICES
MIND BODY & SPIRIT
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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 $100
KENMORE WATER Distiller, $39. Chest freezer, $99. 3 pro-pane tanks, new and full, $20/each. (250)477-2947.
FREE ITEMS
FREE DELUXE Hammond or-gan. You pick-up. Call (778)433-0108.
FREE. ELECTRIC lawnmower and queen-size wooden bed frame. (250)658-8440.
FRIENDLY FRANK
2 BALCONY chairs w/seat covers $35. 14”stool, blk leath-er seat $25. 250-388-6725.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FRIENDLY FRANK
BOOK- Clymer publication, fi x your bike $5. (250)477-1819.
CARD TABLE- almost new, $39. (250)477-4426.
FAN ON Stand, and Air Purifi er. $10. ea. obo. Call (778)433-0108.
LARGE HIDE-BED- $24. Standard Basket ball hoop on stand, $75. (250)652-1651.
OLD ‘DOC’ bag $60. 16” girl’s bike $20. ‘Simple’ golf shoes $15. Call (778)265-1615.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
FURNITURE
BEDROOM SUITE. Queen bed frame with head/foot boards. 9-drawer dresser with mirror, armoire and two night stands. Solid oak. $1,000 obo. Please see usedvictoria.com ad #21580893. 250-881-8833.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
ALL AMERICAN pressure canner+ cooker w/canning jars, $350. 24’ heavy duty alu-minum extension ladder, $150. Call (250)479-3950.
ATTN: Cattle Ranchers & Horse Owners
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Target Steel & Sea Container Sales
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE- 30% off all plants, until July 31. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brent-wood Bay.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.
OFFICE CORNER computer desk, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, fi ling drawer and stationary drawer. 24” x 72”, formerly used in professional offi ce but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Ask-ing $150. Call Jim at 250-656-1151, ext.126.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
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SIDNEY 2624 sq ft 3 + BR. ex-tensively reno’d, walk-in bsmt, 8 appliances, dbl. garage, very desirable neighbourhood. $719,000, 250-656-1061 [email protected]
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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.
ESQUIMALT- LRG renovated 2 bdrm. $900, W/D. 55+. NS/NP. Call (250)385-7256.
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SIDNEY: 1 bdrm condo, park-ing, NS/NP. W/D. 55+. Ref’sreq’d. Avail. Oct. 1. $925+util’s. Call (604)644-0842.
SIDNEY. PATIO condo. Aug. 1st. 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat,H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
UPTOWN AREA: 5 bdrm, 1/2Duplex, avail now, $1850/mo.Call Harj at 250-686-8847.
HOMES FOR RENT
SIDNEY single-level rancher,2 bdrm 1 bath, 1000 sq ft, nostairs. Small fenced yard.Close to parks, trails, schools,short walk to ocean. Ownersoccupy separate suite inhouse. References and creditcheck required. Available now.$1250/month + utilities. (250)222-5284
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400sq ft, newly furnished, W/D,D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. Working maleonly. $650 inclusive. Call Ray778-433-1233.
VICTORIA HOUSING. $450.Students, disability, working.778-977-8288.
GARAGE SALES
SAANICH. HOUSEHOLD gar-age sale. Sat. & Sun. July 12 & 13, 9am-2pm. Wine making equip., large workbench & tools, large freezer, kitchen items, fi ling cabinet, books & records, sheer curtains. 1298 Carmichael Court, near VGH.
SIDNEY MOVING Sale. Sat. July 12, 9am-noon. 10139 Re-sthaven Drive.
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SIDNEY- Newly reno’d 2 bdrm upper. $1450 inclds hydro/in-ternet/cable. Shared W/D. NP/NS. Call (250)882-6661.
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CARS
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING
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250-477-4601
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JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY- Decks & sheds, repairs, fi nish-ing work, custom built gaze-bo’s. Call 250-857-1269.www.jeremiahscarpentry.com
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER with 32 years exp in renova-tions, new construction+ all re-pairs. . Frank, [email protected]
McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518
CLEANING SERVICES
LAURA’S CLEANING has space avail in the Brentwood Bay area. Excellent ref’s, cor-ner to corner thorough, honest work. I specialize in spring cleaning. Call 250-213-8432.
CONCRETE & PLACING
BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.
MUD DOG CONCRETE. Ex-isting concrete removal, land-scaping, form work; all types of concrete fi nishes. (250)857-4200. muddogconcrete.net
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ELECTRICAL
(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube re-place. Sr.Disc.No job too 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.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
VAEXCA TING & DRAINAGE
EXCAVATING, Grading, ditch-ing, stumps, hauling, demoli-tion, hoe ram. (250)514-8553.
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.
U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.
GARDENING
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GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865.
JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.
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Steven HeywoodNews staff
A case of simple supply and demand on the Saanich Peninsula is proving to be the cause of a rise in the local real estate market.
A rise in home prices, that is.Jack Barker, a real estate agent
with Re/Max Camosun/Peninsula says there are two distinct markets on the Peninsula — North Saan-ich and Sidney areas. He said there could be three markets if one takes Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) into account, but adds it’s similar to Sidney, price-wise.
“We are seeing increasing prices in Sidney,” Barker explains. “We just don’t have the product to meet the demand.”
As a result, he said prices have increased in recent months. In Sid-ney, he said the average price is now $519,000, based on pending and sold units over the last six months.
In North Saanich, unit values are significantly higher, reaching an average of $891,000 in the same time period.
“It’s the first time I’ve seen such a diverse market,” Barker added, not-ing that Sidney is quickly becoming a niche market, due to its location, amenities and steadily rising prices.
Much of the demand in these two markets, Barker said, is from Baby Boomers — and from younger peo-ple who have made their money in the resource industry.
“The buyers we are seeing are a bit mixed,” he said. “There is a bit of a younger market here right now. We are seeing people age 20 to 26
years old who have been working in Kitimat, Alberta and Saskatchewan, coming back and buying homes.”
The larger group of buyers are still the Boomers and retirees, Barker said, looking at specific places like Sidney’s so-called Golden Zone (the area around Ocean Avenue, Henry Street and Fifth Street). That area, said Barker is close to the water-front and the downtown core and can be reached on foot.
This demand, however, is hav-ing some serious ramifications on a very different population of retirees.
Barker said there are seniors look-ing to downsize their homes who are finding it hard to afford these prices. He said he’s seen some cli-ents consider Mill Bay or Parksville as more affordable locations and
still on Vancouver Island.“I have clients who have been
reconsidering their retirement plans as it’s become too expensive for them to buy here.”
Barker added there are new hous-ing developments in the works on the Peninsula, but they are months or years away. Meanwhile, the demand keeps going up.
“After all, we are in a great place to live. I have every confidence in our marketplace in Sidney.”
He said the region still obviously attracts a lot of seniors. Diversifica-tion of services — such as increas-ing French Immersion programs in local schools — could go a long way to attracting more families. That’s going to be a hard sell no matter how you slice it, he said, with the
West Shore already well established for younger families.
However, sales on the Peninsula have been steady this year, Barker said. He reviewed recent sales for this interview and said there have been 48 in the Sidney area so far this year, 35 of which were town homes.
In North Saanich, he said there have been 63 sales, some of which were “fairly significant.”
Barker advises people looking to buy on the Peninsula to do good research on the local neighbour-hoods and take time to watch for good prices popping up on the mar-ket.
When well-priced homes appear, he said, they are snapped up almost immediately. [email protected]
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You can call the editor at 250-656-1151, ext. 128 or email editor@peninsu-lanewsreview to share your ideas.
HOME VALUES LEVELLING OFFStatistics from the Vic-
toria Real Estate Board and MLS House Price Index show the benchmark value for single family homes in the Victoria Core area for June 2014 is $556,200. That’s an increase in value, on average, of 1.8 per cent over last year.
The most common price range in the entire region is $400,000 to $600,000.
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A20 • www.vicnews.com Friday, July 11, 2014 - PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW
Steven HeywoodNews staff
A case of simple supply and demand on the Saanich Peninsula is proving to be the cause of a rise in the local real estate market.
A rise in home prices, that is.Jack Barker, a real estate agent
with Re/Max Camosun/Peninsula says there are two distinct markets on the Peninsula — North Saan-ich and Sidney areas. He said there could be three markets if one takes Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) into account, but adds it’s similar to Sidney, price-wise.
“We are seeing increasing prices in Sidney,” Barker explains. “We just don’t have the product to meet the demand.”
As a result, he said prices have increased in recent months. In Sid-ney, he said the average price is now $519,000, based on pending and sold units over the last six months.
In North Saanich, unit values are significantly higher, reaching an average of $891,000 in the same time period.
“It’s the first time I’ve seen such a diverse market,” Barker added, not-ing that Sidney is quickly becoming a niche market, due to its location, amenities and steadily rising prices.
Much of the demand in these two markets, Barker said, is from Baby Boomers — and from younger peo-ple who have made their money in the resource industry.
“The buyers we are seeing are a bit mixed,” he said. “There is a bit of a younger market here right now. We are seeing people age 20 to 26
years old who have been working in Kitimat, Alberta and Saskatchewan, coming back and buying homes.”
The larger group of buyers are still the Boomers and retirees, Barker said, looking at specific places like Sidney’s so-called Golden Zone (the area around Ocean Avenue, Henry Street and Fifth Street). That area, said Barker is close to the water-front and the downtown core and can be reached on foot.
This demand, however, is hav-ing some serious ramifications on a very different population of retirees.
Barker said there are seniors look-ing to downsize their homes who are finding it hard to afford these prices. He said he’s seen some cli-ents consider Mill Bay or Parksville as more affordable locations and
still on Vancouver Island.“I have clients who have been
reconsidering their retirement plans as it’s become too expensive for them to buy here.”
Barker added there are new hous-ing developments in the works on the Peninsula, but they are months or years away. Meanwhile, the demand keeps going up.
“After all, we are in a great place to live. I have every confidence in our marketplace in Sidney.”
He said the region still obviously attracts a lot of seniors. Diversifica-tion of services — such as increas-ing French Immersion programs in local schools — could go a long way to attracting more families. That’s going to be a hard sell no matter how you slice it, he said, with the
West Shore already well established for younger families.
However, sales on the Peninsula have been steady this year, Barker said. He reviewed recent sales for this interview and said there have been 48 in the Sidney area so far this year, 35 of which were town homes.
In North Saanich, he said there have been 63 sales, some of which were “fairly significant.”
Barker advises people looking to buy on the Peninsula to do good research on the local neighbour-hoods and take time to watch for good prices popping up on the mar-ket.
When well-priced homes appear, he said, they are snapped up almost immediately. [email protected]
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HOME
HomeFinderFind a place to call home
SELLER’S TIP | A seller is legally responsible to provide accurate information about their property.
Two distinct markets on the PeninsulaThe Peninsula News
Review is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home.
Homefinder is going local this month and our staff are collecting story ideas for this page. So, wether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the big-gest events of their lives.
You can call the editor at 250-656-1151, ext. 128 or email editor@peninsu-lanewsreview to share your ideas.
HOME VALUES LEVELLING OFFStatistics from the Vic-
toria Real Estate Board and MLS House Price Index show the benchmark value for single family homes in the Victoria Core area for June 2014 is $556,200. That’s an increase in value, on average, of 1.8 per cent over last year.
The most common price range in the entire region is $400,000 to $600,000.
— VIREB
Do you have a home-buying or selling
story to share? Email [email protected]
To advertise in Home� nder, contact
Jim Parker at: publisher@peninsula
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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »AS OF JULY 7/14 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD
Steven Heywood/News staff
Demand for homes in Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula is pushing up average prices.
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