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While the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is changing its name and vision for the future, the aquarium still wants to maintain a sense of wonder in the sea life that surrounds the Saanich Peninsula.

Sidney’s aquarium to make a sea changeSteven HeywoodNews staff

Sidney’s Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is changing its name as it embarks on a voyage to rebrand

itself to meet a new vision that focuses on education about the wildlife, environment, culture and society in what they’re calling the Salish Sea bioregion.

It’s a change a new board of

directors hope will help take the aquarium into the future, yet it’s a return to some of the original ideas and practices the Centre had in place when it opened six years ago.

The new name — Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea — will be offi-cially launched in April, however the work to renovate the interior of the Centre has already begun. Executive Director Mark Loria

says the term Salish Sea has really caught on — with BC Ferries using the name on some of its new ves-sels.

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre to become Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, with focus on the bioregion

PleaSe See: Centre for the Salish Sea, page 5

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If you’ve ever won-dered when the machine revolution would come — an era when machines can replicate themselves — look no further than Sidney’s Revolution 3D Printers.

The local company is certainly not some fic-tionalized Skynet come to life, but the manufac-turer of 3D printers, the brainchild of Founder Warren Strome. The printers are, however, capable of manufactur-ing a significant amount of their own compo-nents.

“Within this space, we actually manufac-ture, 30 per cent of the part for the printers themselves,” Strome said, addressing a small crowd of guests on the seventh annual Saan-ich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Tour of Industry.

Up until four months ago, Strome and a small team worked out of his own basement. They now have space in the West Sidney Industrial area, building 3D print-ers and providing train-ing for educators and product developers.

Strome himself has a background in aviation and says he has applied those skills to a prod-uct he “felt was pretty awesome.” His first machine was built four years ago and the busi-ness has been growing ever since.

Within the shop, Revolution’s print-ers are constantly in motion, using various compounds to create machine parts and even tools. One, a socket wrench, is an example

of a design that was emailed to NASA’s inter-national space station and printed out on a 3D printer. The wrench works and is both light and durable.

As the business has taken off, Strome said mor interest is starting to come from all levels of government and the education field. Revolu-tion 3D Printers special-izes in desktop-sized machines that can be used in classrooms and smaller offices.

“We are focussing on

this size of 3D printer — yes there are larger and faster ones — but our focus is on desktop innovation.”

The majority, some 75 per cent, of Revolu-tion’s customers are in B.C. and the company currently employs five people. Strome lives on the Saanich Peninsula and decided to keep his business close to home in those first few years during startup.

Strome pointed out the excellent support the Chamber has pro-

vided and did not indi-cate he had any serious issues or challenges conducting business from his Peninsula loca-tion.

Strome did say that the market is so new for 3D printers, that he is, in effect, helping to cre-ate new businesses — namely those that can supply him with the materials the printers need to manufacture a wide range of items.

“We are forming part-nerships with different people to shape the industry,” he said. “And the only limit is the imaginations of scien-tists and development designers.”

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Early Town tax hike set at 2.72%SIDNEY — Sidney is starting its 2015/2016

budget process with a proposed 2.72 per cent general tax increase. Director of Cor-porate Services, Andrew Hicik presented the Town’s draft budget on Jan. 18. He noted this was only the starting point in the budget talks and adjustments will still in all likelihood, be made. The next budget meeting is set for Monday, Feb. 1. — News staff

Sidney woman grateful to the helpful staff at Panorama

SIDNEY — Dorothy Cuffe of Sidney is eternally grateful to the staff at Panorama Recreation Centre for finding her the stone to her diamond ring.

After getting home from her swimming course, Cuffe noticed her stone was missing and phoned the Centre for their assistance in helping to find it — and that they did.

“Everybody at that complex were wonder-ful to me,” she said.

Manager of Facilities and Operations, John Goodwin also helped out in finding the missing stone. It was one of his employees, a young man in his twenties that went out of his way to find the stone, finding it in the women’s change room.

“This kid was so honest,” said Cuffe.The ring itself is 10 years old and Cuffe

already had it willed to someone. The stone is currently being remantled at the Jeweller.

“I am so totally grateful.” — Carlie Connolly/News staff

7th annual Tour of Industry Next week: Seastar Chemicals inc.

Leading a revolution in printing

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Revolution 3D Printers CEO and founder Warren Strome looks over one of his printers, which can partially build itself.

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Revolution 3D Printers Business Development manager Dhalie Patara demonstrates a hinged product to Sidney Realtor Patrick Schorle.

The Chamber’s seventh round

The seventh annual Tour of Industry — hosted by the Saanich Peninsula Cham-ber of Commerce on Jan. 22 — has become a high profile way for industrial com-panies, large and small, to lobby local government.

Over the past three tours, issues such as public transportation and taxation have been raised as concerns by business own-ers.

The most com-mon issue, how-ever, remains affordable housing options for a large, skilled workforce.

While three of the six businesses on this year’s tour did not specifi-cally identify hous-ing as a concern, the other half did, keeping the issue front and centre.

Local and pro-vincial government representatives were again well-represented on the tour — and are sure to have gotten the message, loud and clear. — Editor

Carlie Connolly/News staff

Sidney resident Dorothy Cuffe is thankful to Panorama Staff for finding the stone to her ring.

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Now that the dis-tillery equipment has been delivered to the new location of Victoria Distillery on Sidney’s waterfront, the building it rests in will be getting a facelift.

Grant Rogers, who purchased Victoria Spirits and rebranded and relocated the busi-ness, will have the Sea-port Place structure refurbished and some of the existing 112 park-ing spaces reconfig-ured.

Existing develop-ment plans for the site, between the Sidney Pier Hotel and the Port of Sidney Marina, include cladding the distillery section of the building in industrial steel, giv-ing that section a ware-house look. Rogers said the other half — the main public entrance to the distillery and a tasting room — will be covered in cedar shin-gles. On Monday night, Jan. 25, Rogers asked town council for an additional rezoning and

development permit to allow a new entry fea-ture to be built. It will be a covered entry of seven square meters on the west side of the building. The addition, noted staff, would have no impact on parking or Rogers’ planned work to increase the size of the sidewalk along the front of the building.

Rogers also received the green light to remove the existing playground space. It

will be replaced by six parking stalls and a delivery area.

Councillor Barbara Fallot asked Rogers what would happen to the playground equip-ment, which had been donated to the town by the Sidney-by-The-Sea Rotary Club. Rog-ers noted he contacted the club, whose mem-bers were “amenable” to them taking out the equipment. Tim Tan-ton, Sidney’s Director of

Development Services, Engineering, Parks and Works, said the items are close to the end of their useful lifespan.

Current angle parking stalls in the lot in front of the distillery will be replaced with straight stalls, while some angle parking will be created against the sidewalk on the west side of the building. Two spaces to allow for bus parking will be added.

Inside the distillery, Rogers is creating space for a future lounge area. He told council he has already applied for a lounge endorsement from the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch. That would allow the distillery’s tasting room to serve up to 20 per cent of other produc-ers’ alcohol.

Rogers also hinted that he might look at extending the Sidney Pier Hotel’s geothermal utility to the distillery to help cool the stills.

“I’m also interested in working with Town staff on improving the whole waterfront dis-trict presence here,” he said, “to create a bet-ter sense of place down here.”

He said he hopes such visioning for the area will help strengthen Sidney’s waterfront and attract more visitors.

Sidney council approved all of the changes proposed by Rogers.

Asked when the distillery might have its first Sidney-made batches on the mar-ket, Rogers said that could be done in three to four weeks, depend-ing on occupancy and other permit approvals. He added they plan on officially opening their tasting room on Victo-ria Day, May 20.

Victoria Distillery to get a faceliftParking and facade changes to boost waterfront area


Sidney Mayor Steve Price looks over the distillery equipment delivered Jan. 22 to the new Victoria Distillery location on the waterfront.

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Sidney will hold Public Hearings in respect of Bylaws No. 2101 and 2103, being the proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 for the Town of Sidney. All persons who believe that their property is affected by the proposed amending bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws at the Public Hearings to be held at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Written submissions can be received at the Town Hall prior to 4:00 p.m. on February 9, 2016 or at the Public Hearing itself.The purpose of Bylaw No. 2101 is to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 by rezoning the subject properties from Downtown Commercial (C1) to Comprehensive Development Zone 40 (CD40) to allow for the construction of a 4-storey mixed-use development consisting of ground floor commercial and 11 residential dwelling units, of which 4 units would be “bonus density” as per Section 482 of the Local Government Act. Council is also considering the issuance of a Development Permit and Development Variance Permit in connection with the above noted amendment for the site shown below in Figure 1.The properties that would be affected by this bylaw are:Civic Addresses: 9700 and 9708 Fourth StreetLegal Address:

The lands that are subject to the bylaw are as shown hatched on the plan below:

The purpose of Bylaw No. 2103 is to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 by rezoning the subject property from Single- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to Comprehensive Development Zone 42 (CD42) to allow for the construction of two single-family dwellings on the subject property.The property that would be affected by this bylaw is:Civic Address: 10420 Allbay RoadLegal Address:

The lands that are subject to the bylaw are as shown hatched on the plan below:

To view plans and staff reports related to these amendments, please go to www.sidney.ca then click on “I Want To…” → “Find Out About” → “Active Development Applications”.Copies of the proposed bylaws and all background documentation may be inspected during normal working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from January 26, 2016 to February 9, 2016 at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC. Further inquiries may be directed to the Development Services Department, telephone 250-656-1725 or by email at [email protected] may be submitted by mail to the address above or by email to [email protected] and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Public Hearing. All correspondence submitted will form part of the public record and may be published in a meeting agenda.First Advertised January 29, 2016Second Advertised February 3, 2016 Corporate Officer

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Salish Sea, referring to the ocean surround-ing much of south-ern Vancouver Island, was coined by Dr. Bert Weber, a marine biolo-gist in Washington State. The area is com-prised of Puget Sound, the straits of Juan de Fuca and Georgia, all the way to Desolation Sound.

Loria said the Sidney centre hopes to become the world leader on all things about the Salish Sea bioregion, a focal point for locals and visi-tors alike to learn about not only sea life, but the lives of the indigenous people, local culture and the environment — both at sea and on land.

To that end, Loria said the society that operates the centre is changing its focus. They will emphasize education, new exhib-its and make a commit-ment to teach people about the area’s First Nations communities. He added the aquarium will still play a large part of this work and the centre will still be a year-round attraction.

To help the centre reach these goal, Loria said a new board of directors was formed in December. Charles Elliot, a master carver, Order of Canada recipi-ent and Elder from the Tsartlip First Nation is on the board, as is Dr. Andrea Walsh, a visual anthropologist from the University of Victo-ria. Loria said they will play a big role in advis-ing centre staff on cul-tural exhibits and edu-cational programs.

Loria said when the Shaw Ocean Discov-ery Centre opened six years ago, it had a strong First Nations contribution.

‘That was part of the

initial idea of the place,” he said.

While education has always been a part of the centre’s mandate, Loria said the focus changed over the years as it struggled to keep its head above water.

Making a return to its original mis-sion and expanding the programming, will be expen-sive — a tall order for a facility that had not bal-anced its books over its history — until 2015, the first year the centre not only met its budget, but made a surplus.

Loria credited his predecessor, Alison Barratt, for finding effi-ciencies to help make the surplus possible. Loria himself was hired by Barratt as the cen-tre’s professional fund-raiser.

He plans on using that knowledge to help the centre reconnect with Saanich Peninsula residents.

“Expanding our mem-bership program is part of how we will be able to afford all this,” he explained. “We will also be looking for sponsors ... for projects, class-

room pro-grams, the a q u a r i u m tanks, rooms and more.”

It’s an effort to raise more money to help pay for all the c h a n g e s — which includes a reconfiguring of the Centre

itself.Over February and

March, Loria said the gift shop will be moved to the main entrance, creating efficiencies with their admission area. The big submarine

doors will, of course, remain, as graphics are expanded throughout the entryway.

The Centre’s Orca whale skeleton has already been moved to hover over the kids’ touch tank — making it more visible.

Other changes include expanding exhibit space, increas-ing flexible seating space and the develop-ment of an entirely new logo.

The official name change and launch of the rebranding effort is tentatively set for April 2. Loria said they are planning a ‘Celebration of the Salish Sea’ event, featuring a free public concert and speakers, such as Dr. Weber. More details of the event will be announced closer to the date itself.

“We have some pretty lofty ambitions,”Loria said. “It’s going to take

a lot of work.”His goal, he said, is

to make the centre the

focal point of the Sal-ish Sea, reaching locals and tourists alike.

Centre for the Salish Sea to focus on education, experienceContinued from page 1

Photo contributed by the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea

The Centre plans to maintain its aquarium and youth programs, as it transitions to a new name and a broader focus in the region.

Mark Loria



Now that the dis-tillery equipment has been delivered to the new location of Victoria Distillery on Sidney’s waterfront, the building it rests in will be getting a facelift.

Grant Rogers, who purchased Victoria Spirits and rebranded and relocated the busi-ness, will have the Sea-port Place structure refurbished and some of the existing 112 park-ing spaces reconfig-ured.

Existing develop-ment plans for the site, between the Sidney Pier Hotel and the Port of Sidney Marina, include cladding the distillery section of the building in industrial steel, giv-ing that section a ware-house look. Rogers said the other half — the main public entrance to the distillery and a tasting room — will be covered in cedar shin-gles. On Monday night, Jan. 25, Rogers asked town council for an additional rezoning and

development permit to allow a new entry fea-ture to be built. It will be a covered entry of seven square meters on the west side of the building. The addition, noted staff, would have no impact on parking or Rogers’ planned work to increase the size of the sidewalk along the front of the building.

Rogers also received the green light to remove the existing playground space. It

will be replaced by six parking stalls and a delivery area.

Councillor Barbara Fallot asked Rogers what would happen to the playground equip-ment, which had been donated to the town by the Sidney-by-The-Sea Rotary Club. Rog-ers noted he contacted the club, whose mem-bers were “amenable” to them taking out the equipment. Tim Tan-ton, Sidney’s Director of

Development Services, Engineering, Parks and Works, said the items are close to the end of their useful lifespan.

Current angle parking stalls in the lot in front of the distillery will be replaced with straight stalls, while some angle parking will be created against the sidewalk on the west side of the building. Two spaces to allow for bus parking will be added.

Inside the distillery, Rogers is creating space for a future lounge area. He told council he has already applied for a lounge endorsement from the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch. That would allow the distillery’s tasting room to serve up to 20 per cent of other produc-ers’ alcohol.

Rogers also hinted that he might look at extending the Sidney Pier Hotel’s geothermal utility to the distillery to help cool the stills.

“I’m also interested in working with Town staff on improving the whole waterfront dis-trict presence here,” he said, “to create a bet-ter sense of place down here.”

He said he hopes such visioning for the area will help strengthen Sidney’s waterfront and attract more visitors.

Sidney council approved all of the changes proposed by Rogers.

Asked when the distillery might have its first Sidney-made batches on the mar-ket, Rogers said that could be done in three to four weeks, depend-ing on occupancy and other permit approvals. He added they plan on officially opening their tasting room on Victo-ria Day, May 20.

Victoria Distillery to get a faceliftParking and facade changes to boost waterfront area


Sidney Mayor Steve Price looks over the distillery equipment delivered Jan. 22 to the new Victoria Distillery location on the waterfront.

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Centre shaking things up

Never forget your base audience. To do so puts your endeavour in peril.

It’s a lesson that Sidney’s Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre has learned over the last six years as it has

struggled to break even. Until last year, the aquarium attraction had not made any money and relied heavily on grants and support from the Town of Sidney and its public and private supporters. Not to mention the many volunteers whose efforts are a credit to the centre — and have been since it opened.

To their credit, the society that operates the not-for-profit aquarium has righted the ship, seen a small surplus in its accounts in 2015 and is now

looking at changing its future with a significant rebranding effort this year.

Instead of remaining stagnant as a stand alone

aquarium, the Centre — now called the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea — is broadening its scope and is looking to become the world authority on the Salish Sea bioregion.

That has the potential to expand the Centre’s reach well beyond Sidney and reach a much larger audience on the Saanich Peninsula — as well as educators, scientists and tourists from further afield. Executive Director Mark Loria says the change this year is already garnering the attention of Tourism Victoria and the Victoria Port Authority They are talking about new ways of getting people out to Sidney and into the Centre.

The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is an anchor of the east end of Beacon Avenue — its status as an attraction and the fact that it welcomes around 100,000 people each year, means it will always be supported by the community, as one of many cultural hubs that add to our quality of life.

Without it, the area would lose so much — and the Society’s board of directors realizes this and is making change now to retain the support and interest from people here on the Peninsula.

Residents of Sidney, Central Saanich and North Saanich are the Centre’s base audience. By shaking things up this year, the Centre looks to write a new story for itself, all the while advocating for a unique part of the province and the people who live within the Salish Sea bioregion.

It’s a strong, bold move. One that’s sure to re-ignite people’s interest in our aquarium and marine education centre.

I must commend Mr. Bert Slater for his recent excellent letter regard-ing the ALC decision to allow removal of 4.4 ha of Soil Class 2 land from the ALR for the Gateway proj-ect. This is the best class of soil in our area.

The ALC decision fails badly in two important areas: assembling credible evidence for exclusion and objectively assessing all the factors for and against the application to exclude. It does succeed admirably however, in presenting solid evi-dence for denying the application.

The ALC report begins with a listing of the three key purposes of the Commission: preserving agri-cultural land; encouraging farm-ing and encouraging the enabling and accommodation of agriculture through local government bylaws. It then reports the soil as Class 2 and notes that the area proposed for exclusion “is comprised of land with good agricultural capability.” That section closes by stating that keep-ing land in the ALR must remain defensible in the long-term and that several letters were received with respect to the loss of agricultural land, presumably in opposition.

The stated evidence for exclusion is remarkably weak. Inaccurately stating that there is [adjacent?] existing industrial development leads to the completely unscientific statement that, “the Commission does not believe that it has much potential for agriculture.” The adja-cent uses are housing to the north, the Pat Bay Highway to the east and

the runway approach to the south. Finally, the report leans upon ear-

lier decisions which cite the same flaccid argument. Referring to pre-vious flawed evidence hardly adds credibility to this decision.

The ALC Island Regional Panel has completely failed to assess this application objectively. All British Columbians should be alarmed at this shameful lack of rigour.

Spring HarrisonNorth Saanich

Unrealistic numbersSidney Mayor Steve Price, com-

menting on Victoria Distillers’ new location, stated: “It’s going to employ 15 to 20 people” and “bring 90,000 people into Sidney each year.” Really?

Two hundred and fifty more visi-tors a day, every day!?

I hope that Mayor Price defers to others whose numbers are more realistic when the town determines the mil rate on which to tax us.

Ralph HayesSidney

Anyone listening?What’s happening in Sidney?

Nothing good, from the look of let-ters to the editor.

Do I want to relocate? Not until the mayor and council address sev-eral issues that appear to be ongo-ing in this community.

The Mayor’s Town Talk of Janu-ary 2016 states: “The direction is clearly laid out for us in our Official Community Plan and subset Local Area Plan.” I urge you to read both documents to form your own opin-ions, but I say, say no to bonus den-sity and say no to rezoning.

Is anyone listening to the elector-ate of the town? I think not.

Candace RossNorth Saanich

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to the Lego Aircraft on page one of the Jan. 22 paper. It’s not a Twin Otter or even a Single Otter but a DHC-2 Beaver. I suggest a visit to Viking Air here in North Saanich to view the differences.

Paul StennerNorth Saanich

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LANGFORD — One Greater Victoria-based company has found a way to turn $35,000 into $100,000.

On Wednesday at their store in Langford, Slegg Building Materi-als presented the Cana-dian Cancer Society with its largest-ever single donation from an independent fund-rais-ing event on Vancouver Island. After taking one per cent of gross sales with cash or debit over a five-month period, they almost tripled it to commit the six-figure gift.

“I lost my grandfa-ther, my grandmother, my father and my father-in-law (to can-cer), and my wife is a cancer survivor,” said Slegg owner Doug Skrepnek. “So seeing my wife survive the disease gives us some hope that many others will, but it has got to start with money, so we have got to donate.”

From August through December 2015, Slegg’s inaugural Give Back campaign took place at its 13 locations on the Island. Skrepnek said company staff were integral to the cause, donating their time and energy at various func-tions including picnics, luncheons and pancake breakfasts to continue the fundraising.

Canadian Cancer Society spokesper-son Tracie Clayton said donations of this size are few and far between, with the next closest she’s seen being approximately $70,000.

“I am touched by this, (it’s) a pretty grand gesture really … Collectively last year on Vancouver Island, we raised somewhere just shy of $200,000 from independent fun-draising events,” she said. “So now we’re talking about $100,000 from one group – that is half, that is 50 per cent. The impact in this mar-ket across Vancouver Island is mind-blowing.”

Clayton said the donation will help fund numerous Society ini-tiatives including the Relay for Life and Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, and would be far reaching into all facets of the Canadian Cancer Society’s mandates.

For his part, Skrepnek said it is all about moving forward one day and one dollar at a time.

“I hope that other

companies, not only on the Island but across the country, will take reflection on how this disease affects them and join the cause,” he said. “My wife is a survivor, and so will be many other people that wouldn’t have been otherwise. (Lets) support the cause, kill the disease, get rid of it from the planet.”

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The Canadian Cancer Society’s Tracie Clayton (L) and Slegg Building Materials’ owner Doug Skrepnek show off a cheque for $100,000 presented to the CCS on Jan. 27, 2016.

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Her interest was sparked when a resi-dent knocked on her door with a petition, saying people were angry over new devel-opments happening in Sidney. She was also asked by an individ-ual what she thought should be the priority for Sidney.

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pers to be cooled and people talking to each other rather than about each other.

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From Feb. 5 to 11, the Victo-ria Film Festival (which itself runs Feb. 5 to 14) will be mak-ing its way to Sidney for year two at Star Cinema. With 12 films shown over the week, there will also be a variety of special guests in attendance as well.

“We’re just excited to return back to Sidney. There was a really good response last year so obviously people in Sidney and North Saanich are interested in the festival and it’s nice for them because they don’t have to make the journey into town ...” said Communications Co-ordina-tor for the Festival, Fulya Ozkul.

Last year was the first year the Festival came to Sidney. They had tried it years ago in Lang-ford, but Ozkul said there just wasn’t the response they were looking for. She said with the Festival reaching out to Sidney, everyone really enjoyed it. Peo-ple can even get a Sidney pass

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Five Nights in Maine, a drama from first-time director Maris Curran, will be playing.

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A film with local ties and a global con-nection is the documentary Lost and Found, which is about the 2011 Japanese tsunami and the debris that washed up on the pacific northwest coastline. Directors John Choi and Nicolina Lanni will be at both screen-ings.

Canadian director Patricia Rozema of Into the Forest will be coming out from Toronto. The film is about a widowed father and his children who are forced to figure out how to sustain and protect themselves in what appears to be a permanent blackout.

Al Purdy Was Here, a film celebrating the life of Canadian poet Al Purdy. Fifteen years after his death, the film touches on his impact on a young generation of Canadian poets, writers and singers. Director Brian D. Johnson will be in attendance.

Director Ryan McKenna of The Heart of Mrs. Sabali/ Le Coeur De Madame Sabali will be in town. His film centres on a woman with a severe heart condition which keeps her trapped in a suburb of Montreal.

The opening gala film, My Internship in Canada, will see one of the actors, Irdens Exantus, here. The film follows a Haitian who navigates his way through the world of Canadian politics alongside MP and for-mer hockey player Steve Guibord, as he becomes the deciding vote in a move to declare war.

Director of The Steps, Andrew Currie and actor Benjamin Arthur will be in attendance. It’s a story of a clash between two families and many situations that follow.

Of the 12 films, there are guests for over half of them.

For details on times and shows playing at Sidney’s Star Cinema, visit www.victoriafilm-festival.com.

Continued from page 12

Local film roundup


Brentwood Bay native Babe Gurr will be making her way to Sidney in early February as the guest performer opening for Canadian blues man Jim Byrnes.

Living these days in Vancou-ver, Gurr spent her high school years on the Island, but moved all over the place as her father was in the Air Force until she was 12. She still considers the Saanich Peninsula her home-town even though she hasn’t lived here for many years.

She met Byrnes years ago when he had his own television show in the late ‘90s. Gurr was a guest on the show. The two were also at the same Canada Day celebration and met again later at a singer/songwriter mini tour.

“So we’ve done quite a few gigs with each other on and off over the years,” she told the PNR.

Gurr will be at the Char-lie White theatre with a three piece, stripped-down band — Adam Popowitz on guitar and Steve Hilliam on sax. The group will be pulling songs from the various CDs Gurr has put out over the years, which she says is a blend of roots blues and world beat.

Gurr said she began playing

guitar when she was sent off for some classical guitar lessons at 12. She said she learned from a man who used to live down the road.

“But it wasn’t really my thing, classical guitar. I’m really glad I got some training because it really did help with the fin-ger picking techniques but my heart was really in rock and roll.”

After quitting the lessons, she fumbled her way through until she was around 25 and got into her first band, a jazz pop ensemble. From there, she got into bands playing Top 40, funk and jazz, but didn’t start writ-ing her own material until she was in college.

Her more recent album Hearts Up To The Sun was released in 2014 which she said is a con-

cise version of the title of the tune that inspired it: Throw Our Hearts Up To The Sun.

“It was inspired by just spend-ing one too many rainy win-ters in Vancouver; rainy, rainy, rainy, grey winter and thinking “I need some sunlight, I need to get me some sunlight,” she said with a laugh.

She then travelled down to California and New Mexico, where the album cover image was taken.

Gurr said the album is a little bit deceiving as the title sounds like it’s going to be all upbeat tunes, but that’s not the case.

She said it’s a combination of world beat music with com-mentary on politicians, people in mid-life crisis and, yes, even about being in the sunshine.

“It’s a wide swath. I’m always inspired by so many various things that I either hear, see or experience myself.”

Gurr recently performed at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in Vancouver with a seven piece band, which she said was a lot of fun. She is now gearing up for some more recording and will be doing some more writ-ing and will see where it goes from there.

Gurr performs Feb. 5 at the Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets can still be purchased by call-ing the box office at 250-656-0275.

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live with her daughter Angela, and son in law Keith. She was a cherished mum to Angela (Keith), loving sister to Gladys, very special Aunty to Ann (Roger), fun Great Aunty, Great Great Aunty, “Grandma” and special friend to many. She was loving, kind, generous and loyal, with a mischievous sense of humour. She always saw the good in the world and she will be sadly missed by us all.

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Local, B.C. buyers purchasing most homesDon DescoteauNews staff

Foreign buyers may have less of an impact on B.C.’s housing market than previ-ously thought, according to a report from B.C. Notaries.

In November, the society surveyed 133 of its mem-bers on key real estate top-ics, including the perceived influx of foreign buyers. The report found that only five per cent of all residential real estate transactions managed by B.C. Notaries across the province were from foreign buyers.

The report’s release comes as the provincial gov-ernment considers taking measures to combat the high cost of housing in B.C.

“Our survey results, which indicate that the vast major-ity of real estate purchases in B.C. are made by B.C. or Canadian residents, point to the need for careful consid-eration of any related legis-lative changes,” B.C. Nota-ries president Tammy Morin Nakashima said in a state-ment.

While the report shows foreign buyers making up seven per cent of residen-tial sales in Greater Vancou-ver, Island-based notaries reported only two per cent of their transactions came from such buyers.

Additionally, while for-eign buyers made up more than half of the clients for a few notaries in the Lower Mainland, the 20 notaries surveyed on the Island said foreign buyers made up no more than 10 per cent of their business.

“We haven’t seen a marked increase at all in foreign buyers,” Laurie Salvador, a

notary with Salvador Davis and Company in Sidney.

“We generally have maybe

just a handful a year – maybe under six – and that hasn’t changed in many years.”

According to the report, the Island’s housing market has more in common with

the Fraser Valley or the Okanagan, with lower for-eign ownership compared to Vancouver. But despite the small numbers, 39 per cent of island notaries reported an increase in foreign buy-ers, not far off the 42 per cent bump seen by Greater Van-couver notaries.

Nonetheless, Salvador said the provincial average of five per cent shows that foreign sales are not making a significant dent in B.C. real estate markets.

“If it’s five per cent, that means 95 per cent of the people either live in British Columbia or somewhere else in Canada, and that says a lot about the health of our econ-omy and the desire to live in British Columbia,” she said.

Salvador attributed the ongoing increase of house prices on the Island to such factors as a lull in develop-ment over the last five to seven years, creating an issue of supply and demand.

She noted the low own-ership numbers should be studied by the provincial government as it determines if legislation is appropriate to address housing afford-ability.

“When we’re talking about government possibly impos-ing taxes for that, I’m sure they will discuss this with all the various players and make a wise decision if they feel that’s necessary,” she said.

“We certainly don’t want to discourage people that can afford to purchase in British Columbia. I think what people are afraid of is that those buyers are driving up prices, but I don’t think that’s the case at all.”

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Sidney Notaries Laurie Salvador, left, and Lisa Ehrlich of Salvador Davis. Salvador says home prices on the Island are on the upswing due to issues of supply and demand — and a recent lull in development in the region.

Q: WHO’S BUYING HOMES IN CANADA?

A report commissioned for the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals, A Profile of Home Buyers in Canada, was released this past June. It stated that of the roughly 620,000 households purchasing a residential property in an average year, approximately 45 per cent are first-time buyers, most between 25 and 34.

The next largest group, at about 33 per cent, is made up of buyers purchasing their third home or more – not surprisingly concentrated in the 45 to 64 age range – while roughly 20 per cent of households were buying for a second time.

The report said single-detached homes accounted for the largest share of the pur-chased, about 57 per cent. Semi-detached homes (duplexes) and row homes (town-homes) combined for about 19 per cent, the same amount as condominiums.

While incomes ranged widely among home buyers, it’s interesting to note that those earning $40,000 or less accounted for about six per cent of the sales. It’s a sign that people considered to be in the lower range of the middle class income brackets can still afford to buy.

Jeff NagelBlack Press

VANCOUVER — A housing affordability surcharge is being pro-posed as a way to redis-tribute money from investment property owners – including for-eigners and other own-ers of vacant homes – to other residents in the same participating city.

The UBC and SFU business professors behind the idea say it would be a modest step to restrain the upward spiral of house prices in hot real estate markets.

More importantly, they say, it would spur investors to rent out now-vacant homes rather than merely using B.C. residential real estate as a place to park money.

The proposal for the B.C. Housing Affordabil-ity Fund would create a 1.5 per cent tax on the assessed value – a $1 million home would be charged $15,000 per year.

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The purpose of Pest Management Plan (PMP) No. 825-0003-16/21 is to reduce overall mosquito annoyance within the District of Central Saanich, Tsawout First Nations and Capital Regional District lands by controlling larval development with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. The PMP focuses on larval mosquito control initiatives and uses public education, physical site modification and biological controls, including the use of non-persistent, bacterial larvicides to reduce larval mosquito populations.

The proposed duration of this PMP is from 21 June 2016 to 20 June 2021. Larvicide products proposed for use include Vectobac 200G, which contains the natural-occurring soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, (PCP #18158) and VectoLex (PCP # 28008, 28009) made with the related bacterium Bacillus sphaericus. Both of these products provide species-specific control of mosquito larvae and are non-toxic to organisms including fish, birds, amphibians, other wildlife, man and domestic animals.

Mosquito larvae require stagnant or non-flowing waters, temporary or permanent, to develop. Local habitats include salt marshes and freshwater marshes, ponds and ditches. When physical alterations (draining, filling) of habitats to limit larval development are neither practical or desirable, mosquito larvae will be treated using VectoBac or VectoLex larvicides. Total area for larvicide treatment is not to exceed 50 hectares of public lands in each year of the PMP. Applications of Vectobac 200G and VectoLex CG will be made using ground-based, hand-broadcast or motorized backpack applicator methods. All applications will be conducted within the boundaries of the District of Central Saanich, including the Tsawout First Nations and Capital Regional District.

This Pest Management Plan is being prepared by D.G. Regan and Associates Ltd., an environmental services firm with extensive experience in pest management plan development and local mosquito control operations for the District of Central Saanich and its program partners, the Tsawout First Nation and Capital Regional District. Information on proposed treatment areas, annual mosquito control program operations and this PMP are available to the public by request through D.G. Regan and Associates Ltd. 20619 – 91A Avenue, Langley, BC V1M 2X2 (604) 881-4565, Facsimile (866) 759-5902, or email; [email protected]. For VectoBac or Vectolex product information please see the manufacturers website www.valentbiosciences.com

A person wishing to contribute information regarding a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of this Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to D.G. Regan and Associates Ltd. (agents for the District of Central Saanich, Tsawout First Nations and Capital Regional District) at the contact addresses above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in response to this notice and application will become part of the public record.

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OPEN HOUSES JAN. 22 - JAN. 28 , 2016

VICTORIA1703 Myrtle AvenueSaturday 1-3 &Sunday 12-2Sutton GroupWest Coast RealtyFred Lerch, 250-889-2528www.fredlerch.com

21 Ontario Street, From $699,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3Macdonald RealtyConrad Nyren, 250-589-9520www.dallaspointe.com

414-165 Kimta Rd.$698,800MLS 359659 Sunday 2-4Sutton GroupWest Coast RealtyKathryn Alexander, 50-881-4440

80 Saghalie Rd. From $409,900Daily 12-5Bosa Properties250-382-2672www.bosaproperties.com

VIEW ROYAL1900 Watkiss Way From $259,000Saturday & Sunday 12-4RE/MAX AllianceRon Neal, 250-386-8181www.ronneal.com

3-2311 Watkiss Way, $549,900MLS 358402, Sunday 1-3Pemberton HolmesHayley John,250-384-8124

SAANICH EAST205-976 Inverness$209,000MLS 359152,Sunday 2:30-4:30Pemberton HolmesJerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

4028 Hopesmore Dr., $850,000Saturday 1-3Sotheby’s International Realty CanadaGlynis MacLeod,250-661-7232www.glynismacleod.com

1636 Sarita Pl., $828,000Saturday 1-3Sotheby’s InternationalRealty CanadaTammy Gray, 250-857-4729www.tammygray.ca

203-1725 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, $199,900Saturday, 1-3Sutton GroupWest Coast RealtyShelly Reed,250-213-7444www.shellyreed.com

5366 Alderley Rd.Saturday 12-2Sotheby’s International Realty CanadaDean Boorman,250-882-0234www.deanboorman.ca

4992 Georgia Park Terr, $768,800MLS 359242Saturday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunDiana Winger, 250-588-8839www.homevictoria.co

SAANICH PENINSULA8152 Woodwyn Terr. $1,058,000MLS 357351, Sun. 1-3Jonesco Real Estate Inc.Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653www.ianheath-marilynball.com

WEST SHORE1219 Clearwater Pl., $394,900Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jenn Raappana, 50-474-6003www.mikeandjenn.ca

200-595 Latoria Road, From $329,900Saturday & Sunday 1-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Greg Long, 250-384-8124www.greglong.com

3046 Alouette Dr.$489,900Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 50-474-6003www.mikeandjenn.ca


CENTRAL SAAN-ICH —The District of Central Saanich will seek legal advice and research the back-ground information on the Hovey Road issue.

Residents along the rural road are upset with it being uses as an access route for large trucks serving a busi-ness leasing land on the Tsartlip First Nation.

Any information on road regulations, bylaws and jurisdic-tional matters will be presented to council by staff at an upcoming council meeting.

Mayor Ryan Windsor said he has reached out to some members of the Tsartlip First Nation and efforts are under-way to hold a stake-holder meeting.

— News staff

Council seeks legal details on Hovey Rd.Central Saanich council wants more information



The annual Glen Mead-ows Masters Bonspiel is fast approaching. Sponsored by the Glen Meadows Master (age 55-plus) Curling League, it will run for four days from Feb. 9 to 12.

There are 32 teams — or 128 curlers — set to compete. Out of that, 18 of the four per-son teams are from southern Vancouver Island, including the Duncan, Esquimalt and Juan de Fuca curling clubs. Fourteen teams are from the host club (Glen Meadows).

“Our players do very well,” said Barry Hodgkin, this year’s bonspiel chairmen and the first vice president on the executive.

In an email to the PNR, Hodg-kin said teams all start in the A event and winning teams will remain in this premiere cat-egory and, depending on the number of losses, teams will move down into either the B, C or D events. The final cham-pionship games in all four of the events will begin on Feb. 13, with the final ceremony taking place that day as well.

“Its a great game, lots of fun. We do a lot of work with the juniors here ...” said Hodgkin.

Entry to the bonspiel is open to men, women and mixed teams, age 55-plus.

Hodgkin said some of the male curlers have been mem-bers since the opening of Glen

Meadows in the early 1980s.The public, he added, are

always welcome to attend the event.

After the bonspiel, the Pacific Coast Masters Curl-ing Association (PCMCA) will hold their final play downs, with participants from all over

the Island. This year Glen Meadows

has been selected to be the host rink for the South Island Zone. Hodgkin said he sus-pects two to three teams from Glen Meadows will take part in the play down.

More details to come.

SPORTSGlen Meadows Masters Bonspiel next week


The men’s league practices for the upcoming Glen Meadows Bonspiel Feb. 9 to 12.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brigadoon, there my Heart Forever Lies.One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! This 4-levelhome oceanfront home features oak hardwood floors, an open conceptGreat room, and 2 bed extra accommodation. A glassed-in Conservatorycovers a relaxing hot tub. Walk across 1/3 Acre of English countrygardens, down to the water’s edge; launch your canoe from your 130 ftof waterfront. This private Paradise is a mere 15 mins. to Victoriacity centre. $750,000


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Hercules and AphroditeThis new Estate-style Lodge on six sun � lled acres awes with the strength of 250 year old beams, and 10 foot walls, yet dances with light from its wood windows beautifully framing Juan de Fuca Strait ocean and Olympic Mountain views! One-level living is luxuriously achieved with state of the art security, wine room, in-� oor radiant heating, a handsome � oor to ceiling � replace, and 5-star legal cottage. This exceptional home features wraparound cedar decks, and modern Miele appliances. One-level living is luxuriously achieved with state of the art security, wine room, in-� oor radiant heating, a handsome � oor to ceiling � replace, & 5-star legal cottage. Near parks & marinas, this home was expressly built for the Naturalist who expects only the World's best. See 3D Tour on our website. $1,890,000

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