Gray Rothnie 250 744 7034 www.graymatters.ca Connected to More ® RE/MAX Camosun 250.220.5061 www.preferredhomes.ca Karl Scott Guy Rare Find in Ten Mile Point 3975 Telegraph Bay Rd $799,900 MLS 348452 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2 - 4pm Cordova Bay Executive Home 5092 Clutesi St $1,050,000 MLS 348476 Top Floor Character Conversion E-353 Linden Ave $425,000 MLS 345184 routhnie Friday, April 3, 2015 Smiling sailor Radio sailboat competition wraps up at Beaver Lake Page A9 NEWS: New liquor prices, rules now in effect /A8 COMMUNITY: United Way brings in $5.7 million /A15 HOMEFINDER: Home tours offer neighbourly peek /A21 SAANICH NEWS Watch for breaking news at www.saanichnews.com District privacy failures need ‘structural fix:’ councillors Daniel Palmer News staff As Saanich council grapples with how to for- mally respond to a scathing report from B.C.’s privacy czar about the District’s improper use of employee monitoring software, at least two councillors believe no one should be fired for the District’s poor adherence to privacy laws. “There is no indication of incompetence in my view,” said Coun. Vic Derman, referring to the District’s use of Spector 360, monitoring software that records keystrokes and other user information in real-time. The invasive program was installed on com- puters used by Mayor Richard Atwell and sev- eral top-level bureaucrats at municipal hall on Dec. 2 and was disabled on Jan. 20. The extent of information collected contra- vened the Freedom of Information and Pro- tection of Privacy Act, according to a report released by B.C.’s privacy commissioner Eliza- beth Denham on Monday. “We had a section of our staff dealing with Freedom of Information issues primarily. Then we had our IT department, who were very con- cerned with security. Perhaps we didn’t have appropriate communication between the two. That’s a structural fix we need to address,” Der- man said. Denham’s report stated District staff showed a “deep lack of understanding” about privacy laws in approving the program, but Derman dis- missed those remarks as “editorial comment.” “I don’t think there was incompetence at all, nor is it the role of the privacy commissioner to judge that. That’s out of place in her report,” Derman said. PLEASE SEE: Whistleblower felt he had obligation to notify Atwell, Page A3 Saanich’s stealthy shooter Travis Paterson Gary Ahuja Black Press Growing up in Saanich, Rhys Duch was the type of kid who was constantly playing something. At age 13, he decided to focus on a family favourite, lacrosse. The 28-year- old National Lacrosse League superstar recently became the Vancouver Stealth’s all-time goals and points leader, surpassing Gary Rosyski’s 530 points in his 132-game career with the franchise. He now has 586 points. “My parents got me involved in every sport,” he said. “You name it, I played it. They exposed me to everything and then I chose what I liked best and lacrosse was it. I saw opportunity in (lacrosse) scholar- ship-wise.” The Spectrum Community school grad has returned to the school as an assistant coach with its lacrosse academy, and will rejoin the Victoria Shamrocks this summer as the storied franchise looks to host, and capture, the Mann Cup once again. By going into lacrosse, Duch followed the family bloodlines into the game as his dad Mike and uncles Mitch and Arch all played in the Western Lacrosse Associa- tion with the Shamrocks. Duch earned a scholarship to play field lacrosse at New York’s Stony Brook Univer- sity, and continued his ascent in the sport. A prolific scorer at every level, Duch was the third overall pick in the 2008 National Lacrosse League draft, getting selected by the San Jose Stealth — who relocated to Everett, Wash., before settling in Langley as the Vancouver Stealth in 2014. Despite scoring 252 goals in his NLL career he is loathe to discuss the franchise scoring record. “It just means my teammates and coaches have put a lot of faith in me over the years to be the guy that is relied upon to get points,” he said. “We don’t play for personal accolades; that is not what you set out to achieve in your career, a bunch of personal stuff.” Gary Ahuja/Black Press Saanich-raised Rhys Duch, No. 10, of the Vancouver Stealth takes a shot against the Toronto Rock in National Lacrosse League action at the Langley Event Centre earlier this season. Duch is now the Stealth’s all-time points leader. PLEASE SEE: Lacrosse legend, Page A18
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District privacy failures need ‘structural fix:’ councillorsDaniel PalmerNews staff
As Saanich council grapples with how to for-mally respond to a scathing report from B.C.’s privacy czar about the District’s improper use of employee monitoring software, at least two councillors believe no one should be fired for the District’s poor adherence to privacy laws.
“There is no indication of incompetence in my view,” said Coun. Vic Derman, referring to the District’s use of Spector 360, monitoring software that records keystrokes and other user information in real-time.
The invasive program was installed on com-puters used by Mayor Richard Atwell and sev-eral top-level bureaucrats at municipal hall on Dec. 2 and was disabled on Jan. 20.
The extent of information collected contra-vened the Freedom of Information and Pro-tection of Privacy Act, according to a report released by B.C.’s privacy commissioner Eliza-beth Denham on Monday.
“We had a section of our staff dealing with Freedom of Information issues primarily. Then we had our IT department, who were very con-cerned with security. Perhaps we didn’t have appropriate communication between the two. That’s a structural fix we need to address,” Der-man said.
Denham’s report stated District staff showed a “deep lack of understanding” about privacy laws in approving the program, but Derman dis-missed those remarks as “editorial comment.”
“I don’t think there was incompetence at all, nor is it the role of the privacy commissioner to judge that. That’s out of place in her report,” Derman said.
PlEASE SEE: Whistleblower felt he had obligation to notify
Growing up in Saanich, Rhys Duch was the type of kid who was constantly playing something.
At age 13, he decided to focus on a family favourite, lacrosse. The 28-year-old National Lacrosse League superstar recently became the Vancouver Stealth’s all-time goals and points leader, surpassing Gary Rosyski’s 530 points in his 132-game career with the franchise. He now has 586 points.
“My parents got me involved in every sport,” he said. “You name it, I played it. They exposed me to everything and then
I chose what I liked best and lacrosse was it. I saw opportunity in (lacrosse) scholar-ship-wise.”
The Spectrum Community school grad has returned to the school as an assistant coach with its lacrosse academy, and will rejoin the Victoria Shamrocks this summer as the storied franchise looks to host, and capture, the Mann Cup once again.
By going into lacrosse, Duch followed the family bloodlines into the game as his dad Mike and uncles Mitch and Arch all played in the Western Lacrosse Associa-tion with the Shamrocks.
Duch earned a scholarship to play field lacrosse at New York’s Stony Brook Univer-sity, and continued his ascent in the sport.
A prolific scorer at every level, Duch was
the third overall pick in the 2008 National Lacrosse League draft, getting selected by the San Jose Stealth — who relocated to Everett, Wash., before settling in Langley as the Vancouver Stealth in 2014.
Despite scoring 252 goals in his NLL career he is loathe to discuss the franchise scoring record.
“It just means my teammates and coaches have put a lot of faith in me over the years to be the guy that is relied upon to get points,” he said.
“We don’t play for personal accolades; that is not what you set out to achieve in your career, a bunch of personal stuff.”
Gary Ahuja/Black Press
Saanich-raised Rhys Duch, No. 10, of the Vancouver Stealth takes a shot against the Toronto Rock in National Lacrosse League action at the Langley Event Centre earlier this season. Duch is now the Stealth’s all-time points leader.
PlEASE SEE: Lacrosse legend, Page A18
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Derman did agree council had erred when it issued a Jan. 13 statement claiming employees had no reasonable expectation to privacy at the workplace.
“We do have a provision where we let people use com-puters during breaks for private use,” Derman said. “I had forgot-ten about that provision. That then changed the nature of how you should collect data.”
Coun. Vicki Sanders agreed with Derman that structural changes are needed but said the lack of adherence to privacy law was “simply a mistake.”
“We do have our legislative department, who are very up to date on privacy. But I do think when it came to installing the security software, that depart-ment wasn’t included. There was nothing untoward. ... It’s just an unfortunate thing that happened and we’re the poster child for many municipalities that have the same problem,” Sanders said.
Jon Woodland, who spent 16 years as an IT staffer at the Dis-trict of Saanich and left in 2013, said the only reason to purchase a piece of software like Spector 360 is for targeted investiga-tions.
“You don’t buy a system like that to protect a network, you buy it to investigate someone or their activities,” said Woodland, who is now IT manager at the Township of Esquimalt.
Woodland said he alerted Atwell in December after speak-ing to former colleagues who were worried the software “was being rushed in” despite a strong adherence in the past to the protection of privacy.
“Any of the colleagues I’ve talked to have been as shocked as I was the municipality would install this type of software,” Woodland said. “I had an obli-gation to bring this forward to Mayor (Atwell).”
Denham said her investiga-
tion concluded Director of Cor-porate Services Laura Ciarniello gave the explicit authorization to the District’s IT department to install and enable the invasive tools of Spector 360 on Dec. 2. Former CAO Paul Murray was on vacation leave at the time and left the District with a $468,000 payout several weeks later.
“The former CAO (Mur-ray) was aware in broad-brush terms of the plan to implement employee monitoring software,” Denham told the News. “But the express authorization to imple-ment employee monitoring soft-ware with the capacity of key-stroke logging and screen shots came from the Director of Corpo-rate Services.”
IT staff disabled Spector 360 on Jan. 20, after Denham announced her intention to investigate its use. Saanich Police Chief Bob Downie, with the assistance of former B.C. Police Complaint Commissioner and Victoria law-yer Dirk Ryneveld, concluded in December there had been no criminal wrongdoing with the installation of Spector 360.
But Denham criticized that investigation in her report for failing to consider violations of provincial privacy laws.
Both Sanders and Derman said the are willing to support recommendations from Den-ham, which include destroying all personal information col-lected by Spector 360; an update to District privacy policies; implementing a comprehensive privacy management program, and completing an audit of the District’s compliance with the privacy act and the appointment of a privacy officer.
“I’m hoping the public under-stands there were some weak-nesses in how we set things up, but we’re improving them and we’ll get down to doing the busi-ness of the municipality,” Der-man said.
Council will discuss Denham’s report at a meeting on April 13 at municipal hall.
Whistleblower felt he had ‘obligation’to notify Atwell
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Saanich Fire Fighter Craig Bradford teaches students at Campus View elementary for the Learn Not to Burn program.
More than 1,000 grade one stu-dents at 25 Saanich elementary schools took part in the Learn Not To Burn fire safety programs delivered by the Fire Department this spring.
“Learn Not To Burn teaches children how to be fire smart,” said Michael Burgess, Saanich Fire Chief.
“By teaching fire safety skills, we can help a vulnerable age group be safe in a fire emer-gency.”
This year’s Learn Not To Burn series took place in Saanich ele-mentary schools from Feb. 17 to April 1, and kids learned six fire safety messages to help them in a fire emergency:
• Smoke Alarms are Important• Get Outside, Stay Outside
• Report an Emergency• Stay Away from Hot Things• Crawl Low Through Smoke• Know When to Stop, Drop
and RollParticipants were given a
home escape plan to complete with their parents, and receive a certificate congratulating them on taking the program.
Since 2007, the Saanich Fire Department has presented the annual Learn Not To Burn pro-gram to 550 classes and 15,500 students.
To reduce preventable fires, injuries and property damage, the Saanich Fire Department pro-vides a wide variety of programs for children, seniors, businesses and community groups.
For more information about
Saanich’s community programs, go online to saanich.ca/services/safety/Community_Programs.html.
Saanich firefighters school 1,000-plus kids in fire safety
Did you know?n The Saanich FireDepartment recommends maintaining alarms twice a year to ensure devices are working properly.
n The majority of deaths from fire are in situations where alarms are either not present or not working because batteries were dead, disconnected or missing,” says Fire Chief Michael Burgess.
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Members of the University of Victoria Student Society protest rising dorm fees by installing a mobile dorm room in the foyer of the University Centre’s clerk station on Tuesday. Residence fees are set to rise by 14 per cent over the next two years after the board of governors approved the measure.
UVic housing fees jump 13 per centTravis PatersonNews staff
Chants for educational rights rang strong on Tues-day morning as members of the University of Vic-toria Student Society protested the UVic Board of Governors proposal to raise on campus residence fees by 13 per cent by next September.
The students protested by by assembling a “mobile dormitory” in the foyer of the University Centre collections office, near a room where the board of governors approved a 10-year renewal pro-gram for residence buildings.
“Yes (resident services) needs the money to keep our residence maintenance standards up to par, but not on the backs of students,” said Greg Atkinson of the UVSS, who blamed the increases in part on a lack of funding from provincial government.
The board approved an initial 13-per-cent increase to student housing fees next fall, and students will see six-per-cent increases in both 2016 and 2017. UVic’s housing fees will still be 14-per-cent cheaper in 2025 than the University of B.C., Simon Fraser Uni-versity and the University of Guelph, said Kathryn MacLeod, director of residence services.
“The 10-year plan of rental increases addresses the deferred maintenance issues in our buildings, and also leads towards constructing a new building, but that’s longer term,” she said.
Three years ago, consultants assessed $70 million
worth of work be done to bring the UVic residences up to code, as many buildings are from the 1960s and 70s.
“We also did a study to measure what students want from their residence, and with the necessary seismic upgrades the total we plan to spend over the next 10 years is about $81 million,” MacLeod said.
There are about 2,300 single student beds at UVic – about 400 are in the 1994-built cluster housing and another 181 units are in family housing, including two apartment buildings.
After the initial 13, six and six per cent housing fee increases over the next three years, rates will con-tinue to rise at four per cent annually for the remain-der of the 10-year renewal program before returning to the usual three per cent annual increase.
“Our rates are currently 30-per-cent less than insti-tutions of similar size across the country,” MacLeod said. “Our annual rate increases have always been three per cent which is typical with universities.”
In 2014, resident services spent $4 million on new roofs, upgrading of older electrical systems and fire alarm systems, as well as envelope issues, such as windows, siding and balconies in the Gordon Head and Craigdarroch residences.
UVic Residence Services also initiated a new bursary program for eligible students worth up to $1,000.
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VIEWPOINTOUR VIEW
Spyware case isn’t over yet
The revelations of Jon Woodland will likely prove an inconvenience for District of Saanich officials. Woodland, a 16-year veteran at the District and current Information Technology manager at the Township of Esquimalt, is providing some valuable insight into the happenings behind the scenes in relation to the Spector 360 fiasco.
Woodland says he helped co-ordinate a meeting between Mayor Richard Atwell and a current IT staffer at the District in December to notify Atwell of the spyware’s installation.
Woodland told the News he finds being in the public eye uncomfortable, but he’s more concerned about his friends being penalized if they come forward with relevant information in the public interest.
Municipal councillors say there’s no conspiracy here, that the “mistake” of installing a piece of software that contravened privacy law needs only a structural fix. The IT and legislative departments simply failed to communicate with one another, they say.
It sounds reassuring, but it doesn’t yet answer the odd rush to install the software. B.C. Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham’s office was told by District staff that they were expedient with the installation because Atwell is tech-savvy and the new mayor may have otherwise quickly identified security deficiencies. But the failure to explicitly notify Atwell about the spyware seems to throw a wrench into that explanation. If staff were looking to impress Atwell, why wasn’t the Spector 360 program trumpeted as an advancement in digital security, at least internally?
Key questions are not yet answered in this investigation. Wait to see if council makes any further demands for information on April 13 or if they consider the issue fully resolved.
YOUR VIEW
Re: Cattle lot is a unique property within ALR, Letters (March 25)
I wish to provide clarification regarding the rezoning application at 1516 Mount Douglas X Road.
The last motion of Council on December 10, 2012 was as follows: “That Council forward to the Agri-cultural Land Commission without comment, the last application to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve, 1526 Mount Douglas Cross Road”.
The following day the applicant requested that the request for removal of the property from the ALR not proceed to the Agricul-tural Land Commission, ALC. The approved motion is still outstand-ing.
Coun. Vicki SandersDistrict of Saanich
Community kitchenshows community spirit
As a resident and active volunteer for over 15 years, I couldn’t be more proud of the Shelbourne Community Kitchen initiative
Being the President of the Mount Tolmie Community Association (MTCA), I have spent considerable time over the years on community outreach in the Shelbourne Valley.
It is wonderful that there is now the opportunity through the Shelbourne Community Kitchen to bring seniors, students, youth, local businesses, spiritual groups and others from the Shelbourne Valley together in such a positive way.
The MTCA may be a founding partner of the kitchen, but for me personally this is what community is all about. Thank you to all who support the MTCA and the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.
Marlene BergstromPresident, Mount TolmieCommunity Association
Feds are out of touchNothing shows a government more out of touch with reality than the federal Conservative’s hawkish approach to security. Despite what the headlines show, all major stats show a world more peaceful and more safe than any other time in history. Yet despite this the government seems committed to sacrificing our collective human rights with bill C-51, all in the name of security.
The Prime Minister has been on record stating “You won’t recognize Canada when I’m through with it.” Those words chilled many when he spoke them in 2006, but who knew then that his vision of Canada was an autocratic police state?
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Councillor clarifies feedlot status
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FAST FACTSSCOTIABANK MS WALK Join the Scotiabank MS Walk May 3 at Marigold Elementary School, before heading out along the Galloping Goose Trail. To register or donate visit www.mswalks.ca
VOLUNTEERTo learn more about volunteering for the Scotiabank MS Walk, call Lily at 250-388-6496 ext. 7324 or email: [email protected]
DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK:Just what kind of impact do your donor dollars have in Victoria?➤ $40 sponsors one, one-hour session of one-on-one physiotherapy treatment.➤ $75 sponsors one member to an eight-week support group.➤ $80 installs a grab bar in the bathroom to assist someone with reduced mobility.➤ $100 funds four people with MS to attend a Newly Diagnosed Workshop.➤ $200 pays for a person living in a rural area to travel to a medical appointment in a larger centre.➤ $300 buys a sling for a ceiling track lift, essential for transferring clients from bed to wheelchair.➤ $400 provides training for 10 Self-Help Group Facilitators.➤ $450 provides a four-wheeled walker.➤ $500 installs an emergency response monitoring system in the home of someone living with MS.➤ $600 buys a pressure-relief foam mattress with different levels of support to help avoid bedsores and pressure ulcers.➤ $1,000 helps eight people attend a 16-hour Newly Diagnosed Program.➤ $1,500 helps 10 people attend a weekly yoga class adapted for people living with MS for a year.➤ $5,000 provides a year’s supply of MS educational literature to the public and people affected by MS.
INFORMATIONContact the South & Central Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society at 250-388-6496, email [email protected] or at www.mssociety.ca
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Jennifer Blyth, News staffParticipants in this year’s Scotiabank MS
Walk will enjoy a new route at a new location, but their goals remain unchanged.
After many years at Willows Beach, walkers will this year gather at Marigold Elementary School before heading out along the Galloping Goose Trail toward Thetis Lake.
“We are excited about the new location and how central it is for Greater Victoria. We hope this move makes the event more accessible to people from Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood Bay, View Royal, Colwood and Langford and encourages them to join us on May 3 with their friends and family,” says Ashley Hodgins, Manager of Development, MS Society Van-couver Island Region.
In addition, the new location offers more parking, a mix of concrete and grass surfaces to make participation easier for those in a wheelchair and a beautiful tree-lined route with fewer road crossings and less vehicle traf-fic.
While much is new for this year’s walk, its goals, atmosphere and motivation remain unchanged. As always, the route is fully acces-sible to people using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. Participants will also enjoy delicious food from Country Grocer and Island Farms, not to mention on-site musical entertainment that will set the tone for the day.
“With everybody coming out the whole thing is quite lovely. With so many people it’s a nice place to be and a happy event,” says Pippa Blake, entering her 13th MS Walk as Rise Above Barriers team captain.
Crediting “wonderful friends and fam-ily who have been in it from the start,” her team has raised more than $30,000 over the years, estimates Blake, who champions both the MS Society staff and the services they provide. “It really is the most unique place because we just have everything under one roof.”
The MS Society of Canada strives each year to support both aspects of its mission: providing ser-vices to enhance quality of life for those living with MS and conducting research into the cause and cure of MS,
Hodgins explains.Donations to the MS Walk provide those
living with MS access to education seminars, information and emotional support, member and partner/caregiver support groups and the equipment provision program. They enjoy drop-in gym and exercise programs, phys-iotherapy, advocacy, social and recreational events, a resource library and much more.
In addition, donations also support MS research being conducted right here in British Columbia, Hodgins adds, noting that prog-ress toward ending a disease typically emerges from thousands of small breakthroughs from hundreds of researchers. Tens of thousands of fundraisers each contribute to those small breakthroughs, which lead to bigger and bet-ter ones.
One of the key aspects of the walk is its sense of community. When MS strikes, there’s often no warning and for people experiencing symptoms for the first time, the cause is some-times misdiagnosed. For people living with MS, symptoms can worsen and new symp-toms can appear out of nowhere. The course of the disease affects everyone differently and can change without warning, which makes it difficult to live with.
“So, to combat a disease that is so unpre-dictable, we organize, prepare for and plan an event – the Scotiabank MS Walk – to come together on a particular day at a particular time to celebrate what we can accomplish together,” Hodgins says. “And when we see you and your family and friends, we want to announce to everyone that we’ve met our fundraising goal, because we will only find a cure for MS if every-one helps.”
HOW CAN YOU HELP?Asking for and receiving a donation is both powerful and inspira-
tional, and almost all of the MS Walk fundraisers get their donations in more than one way, Hodgins says, pointing out that challenging yourself is a great way to build confidence and build on your initial fundraising success.
“So, don’t just post on Facebook, put up a fundraising poster at work and start a fundraising conversation with colleagues. Host a bottle drive, clean out your garage for a garage sale or put items up for sale on UsedVictoria.com under the #UsedHelps option. Email all of your contacts, pledge yourself and ask people to match your commitment to ending MS,” Hodgins says.
“Thank you to everyone in the Greater Victoria area for your ongoing support. Together we will end MS.”
New location, new route for Scotiabank MS Walk
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New liquor prices, laws now in effectTom FletcherBlack Press
Some producers are raising prices slightly and others are offer-ing short-term discounts as B.C.’s new liquor price wholesale model took effect Wednesday.
Pre-tax retail price changes at B. C. government stores show little change for the the most popular brands of beer, hard liquor and other alcoholic beverages. Govern-ment store shoppers will see lower prices on the shelves, because as of April 1, government stores add provincial and federal sales tax at the cash register.
Of the top 10 brands of spirits, a 750 ml bottle of Crown Royal whis-key retails for $23.49, a two-cent increase, plus taxes. For the larger bottle of Crown Royal, government stores are reducing the price by $1.98 for the month of April.
A six-pack of Lonetree cider goes up 90 cents to $9.59 as a discount price for March ends. For larger cans of imported Strongbow cider, an April sale price is reduced $1.14 to $17.99.
For beer, a dozen Sleeman Honey Brown Lager increases six cents to $20.49.
For private retailers, Save-on-Foods store in Surrey was the first to take advantage of new regula-
tions allowing sale of B.C. wines directly from grocery shelves. Supermarkets now have the option of including a liquor store with separate checkout for alcohol pur-chases.
The government store retail price used to be the benchmark for B.C. sales, with discounts off that price to private liquor stores, agency and B.C. wine stores. Now all retailers pay the same wholesale price to the Liquor Distribution Branch, which retains its wholesale monopoly.
The LDB wholesale markup is now 124 per cent of the supplier price for hard liquor, 73 per cent for coolers and ciders, 89 per cent for wine and a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries.
Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says the system is designed to cre-ate a level playing field for retailers, while maintaining the government’s revenue of $1 billion a year from the wholesale markup.
Many government liquor stores have added refrigerators and Sun-day opening hours, to make up for the loss of their wholesale discount compared to what private stores were paying. Of 196 government liquor stores, 169 have extended their operating hours, and 153 are to be open on Good Friday.
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The Special Committee on Local Elections Expense Limits is conducting public consultations on campaign expense limit amounts for candidates for local government positions, such as mayor, councillor, school trustee, regional district electoral area director, Vancouver Park Board commissioner, or Islands Trust trustee. In addition, the Committee is examining limits for third party advertisers in local elections.
British Columbians are invited to participate by attending a public hearing in person or via teleconference in Victoria on Wednesday, April 15 from 9:00 am to 12 noon, Douglas Fir Committee Room, Parliament Buildings. Interested persons may also make a written submission, send an audio or video file, or complete an online survey. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 17, 2015.
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Sailor’s successGraham Herbert, left, receives the first-place prize from Saanich South MLA Lana Popham in the fifth annual regatta known as Beaver Fever, put on by the Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society on behalf of the International One Metre (IOM) class of radio sailing boats at Beaver Lake on Sunday. This year, the event had some status attached to it as it was the Canadian Western Regional IOM Regatta and was the first of a series of events that count toward the CanAm Canada, Oregon, Washington Series. Herbert tied with Jerry Brower of Lake Stevens, Wash. for first place, but won on a tie break calculation because he had more wins than Jerry. The third place finisher, Peter Stevens of Sidney, is one of two sailors who will represent Canada at the IOM Worlds Championship to be held in May at Foster City, California.
Top NASA scientist to speak at UVic
One of NASA’s top minds will be giving a free public talk at the University of Victoria next Wednesday.
Gavin Schmidt, a cli-matologist and director of the National Aeronau-tics and Space Adminis-tration Goddard Institute for Space Studies in
New York, will present new observations of past climate change and how those findings help with future decisions.
The event, hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and UVic, takes place on April 8 at 7 p.m. at the David Lam Auditorium in the MacLaurin build-ing.
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The Masterminds series is co-hosted by the University of Victoria Retirees Association and the Centre on Aging, with support from the university.
Please register for the free lectures by calling 250-721-6369 or emailing [email protected]. Plan to arrive early, as seating is limited.More info: uvic.ca/masterminds
UVic is accessible by sustainable travel options including transit and cycling. For those arriving by car, parking after 6 p.m. is $2.50. The stadium parking lot is recommended.
April 8 Peak experiences in music Gene Dowling, Mary Kennedy and Ian McDougall, professors emeriti Department of Music
April 15 Woman in the wild Mary Sanseverino, professor emeritus, Department of Computer Science
April 22 Zombie factory: Culture, stress and sudden death Peter Stephenson, professor emeritus, Department of Anthropology
April 29 Seeing speech from the inside John Esling, professor emeritus Department of Linguistics
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Kelowna resident Rick Kelly thinks Tesla has missed the boat with its Model S design, so he’s created his own sporty coupe version of the electric car.Well, actually, the car-loving artist has created a digital version of what he calls a Model S 2+2-coupe concept. Kelly explained: “The only ‘sporty’ electric vehicle on the market right now is the BMW i8 – I’ve seen one here in Kelowna and it is spectacular, albeit out
of most people’s price range ($145,000). Tesla has the performance in its electric Model S to be entertaining as a driver’s car. The Model S is one of the nicest-looking cars on the road, but it has FOUR doors – that precludes it from being ‘sporty’ in my book.”You can check out Kelly’s other creations at his website: http://automotiveart.shawwebspace.ca, his blog at http://digital-automotive-art.blogspot.ca and he even has a fun iBook called Digital Automotive Art on iTunes.Check it out. What do you think about Kelly’s digital re-creation of the $114,700 Tesla?
“The Model S is one of the nicest-looking cars on the road, but it has FOUR doors – that precludes it from being ‘sporty’ in my book.”
Vancouver auto show becoming world classAs the 2015 Vancouver Interna-tional Auto Show fades into our rearview mirror, it’s a good time to reflect on what a fantastic show it was.Yours truly travels all over the world to such exotic locations as Paris, Geneva, Beijing, New York and Frankfurt, for much bigger auto shows. But to me, it is obvious that the setting for the Vancouver show is, hands down, the best around. The Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre is a stunning building; from the huge windows, to the exposed wood and living roof, it is a world-class venue. And with the expansion this year’s show underwent, the Vancouver show is moving into the big leagues. By keeping the lower exhibit hall exclusively for the big auto manufacturers to showcase the latest, shiny cars, and adding the upper main ballroom and concourse locations helped the show breathe and provided flow. As much as the hot new cars get the atten-tion, often the local vendors can create a stir. Like the gang at Fine Vehicles, who buy
left-hand drive Land Rover De-fenders in Europe and then ship them to England to be rebuilt, before they are imported to Canada. The buyer gets a brand new Land Rover that is unavail-able here, starting at $75,000. The top floor also provided much more walking room for the large crowds to mingle and check out the collection of ex-otic cars or the vintage Corvette collection.It’s the lower floor where the big manufacturers spend a lot of money on elaborate stages to promote the latest and greatest from high-horsepower supercars to fuel sipping environment
vehicles or practical family crossovers.The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is one of this year’s most anticipated cars, with 650hp and a track-ready setup that would make any driver look good. Dodge, not willing to take second seat, actually adds a back seat to its powerhouse Hellcat Charger or Challenger. These two new models come with 707hp and the factory has had to suspend orders so the production can catch up with demand.
Big power may be back but not to worry, the environmentally minded cars were never far from sight. The Vancouver show was chosen to announce the new Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s (AJAC) Green Car of the Year Award. This year’s winner is the Kia Soul Electric Vehicle, providing a practical design with full electric capabilities. Also on display was the Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell vehicle, capable of running on hydrogen, with no tailpipe emission, only water vapour. The hottest trend in the market today is the small crossover vehicles that come in many shapes and sizes, and from all over the world. The Fiat 500X is an example of the latest from Europe, allowing a young family practical, thrifty transportation in a stylish Italian design. Built on the same platform as the new Jeep Renegade, the 500X has more panache and curb appeal.The 2015 Vancouver International Auto Show marked the 95th year of this annual event and it was the biggest and boldest yet.
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‘‘As the only game in town when it comes to four-wheel-drive commercial vans, Mercedes-Benz is keen to roll its high-traction Sprinter into industries such as mining, logging, construction.’’Rob Rothwell
Sprinter is built for BC resource sectorBy Rob Rothwell
British Columbia’s Monashee Mountains are renowned for their steep north faces and massive old-growth cedars. While its rugged terrain is largely inac-cessible by road, logging activities have given rise to a network of steep, roughly cut access roads, which the spring thaw recently converted to deep quagmires of confidence-sucking mud, rock, and debris. What fool would attempt to drive a large commercial-style van up these routes of impending doom? Me for one. Mercedes-Benz invited me to explore the capabilities of their Sprinter vans available with four-wheel-drive, or in Mercedes-Benz parlance: 4ETS. In the world of commercial high-roof vans, the Sprinter is the only one
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though traction-control and stabili-ty-related programs remain active to improve grip and increase safety. These programs can be disabled should the driver require the ability to spin the wheels in an effort to unglue a stuck Sprinter. Keeping one’s right boot deep into the Sprinter’s turbocharged throttle enabled its four wheels, clad in winter tires, to keep digging for traction while spitting out congealed mud and deleterious earthen material in an effort to supply forward propulsion. And it worked. We battled ruts so deep that the entire underside of the van banged and shud-dered viciously as rocks and buried tree limbs from former logging operations
did their best to impede progress. The ride-height of 4ETS-equipped Sprint-ers is increased by 75 mm (3-in) at the rear and 100 mm (4-in) at the front, which improves the vehicle’s approach and departure angles while also impart-ing a 24-inch wading depth.Interestingly, I didn’t find the additional ride-height detrimental to highway driving. The Sprinter felt exceptionally well anchored to the road and remark-ably secure on its winter rubber, even at high-speed on backroads of broken, patchy pavement. As the only game in town when it comes to four-wheel-drive commercial vans, Mercedes-Benz is keen to roll its high-traction Sprinter into industries
such as mining, logging, construction, and any other work environment locat-ed off the beaten path – and that’s huge in a resource-based province like B.C. The long-chassis Sprinter 3500 with dual rear wheels could easily serve as a roll-ing workshop for trades’ people needing access to work camps where four-wheel-drive wherewithal is essential. Mercedes-Benz will also equip the passenger version of their Sprinter with 4ETS. Ski resorts and lodges, such as the Monashee Lodge, will undoubtedly appreciate the expanded capability. The recreational market is another niche ripe for off-road performance. [email protected]
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Campaign goal not reached, but year still considered successfulAndrea PeacockBlack Press
United Way of Greater Victoria finished its 2014 campaign on March 31 with a total of $5.7 million raised.
Despite not reaching the campaign goal of $6 million, CEO Patricia Jelinski said it was a successful year full of innovative ideas.
“This past year's campaign was really energetic,” Jelinski said.
For the first time, United Way of Greater Victoria introduced a pilot project e-pledge system for several workplaces. More workplaces will be added to the online donation system this year.
New events this year also included an engineering challenge with new companies from the engineering sector that came on board for a Popsicle stick playground challenge, and also a financial challenge between BMO, RBC, CIBC, TD Canada Trust and Island Savings.
Ginette Berthiaume, executive administrative assistant from the B.C. Assessment head office,
has been leading her workplace in United Way fundraising for four years.
In 2014, the 130 people involved at B.C. Assessment raised $31,000.
They do at least one event every month, in addition to weekly casual Wednesdays. If employees give $2 to the campaign, they can wear casual clothes to work.
Berthiaume also organizes work bake sales, pot lucks, book sales and bingo games to raise money.
“You see the need out there, it breaks my heart. There’s nothing I can do on my own, but together we become stronger,” Berthiaume said. “At the same time, it really creates energy in the workplace because we make those things fun.”
Berthiaume is a finalist for United Way of Greater Victoria's Outstanding Employee Campaign chair for the category with over 100 employees, and B.C. Assessment was also nominated for the Naden Band Spirit of Excellence award.
The nominees and finalists for United Way's various awards were announced at United Way's SpiritFest on March 25. Award winners will be announced at the Spirit Awards luncheon on April 21 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The awards include 11 categories, 61 nominees and 30 finalists.
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A capsized boat and high winds couldn’t stop the dedicated group of Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club members, who took 12 hours to paddle the 75-kilometre route in the 2015 Peninsula Paddle for the Kids on Saturday (March 28).
The group started at Brentwood Bay, 7 a.m. and headed northward in the Saanich Inlet. They fol-lowed the Peninsula coast line and ended at the VCKC clubhouse on the Gorge Waterway.
The annual paddle usually takes 10 hours but high winds caused one of the boats to overturn, forcing the paddlers to work harder and longer this year. The event raised more than $22,000 for
its annual recipient, Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan, the residential summer camp for children with dis-abilities.
Camp programs are open to children with physi-cal and cognitive disabilities. For one week each year the campers get to experience all the freedom and fun of summer camp while focusing on their abilities.
Because of events such as the Paddle for the Kids, and others run by the B.C. Lions Society/Easter Seals, 300 kids will be able to go to Camp Shawnigan this year.
Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club members took to the water for the 2015 Paddle for the Kids trip around the Saanich Peninsula on Saturday, March 28.
Paddle pulls in big numbers for Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan
Populaire cycling event circles SaanichThe BC Randonneurs cycling club host the Victoria Populaire, a fun,
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A capsized boat and high winds couldn’t stop the dedicated group of Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club members, who took 12 hours to paddle the 75-kilometre route in the 2015 Peninsula Paddle for the Kids on Saturday (March 28).
The group started at Brentwood Bay, 7 a.m. and headed northward in the Saanich Inlet. They fol-lowed the Peninsula coast line and ended at the VCKC clubhouse on the Gorge Waterway.
The annual paddle usually takes 10 hours but high winds caused one of the boats to overturn, forcing the paddlers to work harder and longer this year. The event raised more than $22,000 for
its annual recipient, Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan, the residential summer camp for children with dis-abilities.
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Because of events such as the Paddle for the Kids, and others run by the B.C. Lions Society/Easter Seals, 300 kids will be able to go to Camp Shawnigan this year.
Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club members took to the water for the 2015 Paddle for the Kids trip around the Saanich Peninsula on Saturday, March 28.
Paddle pulls in big numbers for Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan
Populaire cycling event circles SaanichThe BC Randonneurs cycling club host the Victoria Populaire, a fun,
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Food, a cash bar, shower facilities, and change rooms are available after the ride. The cost is $15 in advance at randonneurs.bc.ca/victoria-popu-laire.html or $20 (cash only) at the event.
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Thunder push-up for rugby money
The Spectrum Thun-der senior boys rugby team held a push-up-a-thon and raised more than $1,100 towards the program.
Players collected pledges to see who could execute the most pushups in two minutes.
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Tye Oryschak won the competition with 66 push-ups in 120 seconds.
Rebels release football schedule
The Westshore Reb-els kick off the 2015 B.C. Junior Football conference sched-ule on July 25 with a road game against the Okananan Sun.
The Rebels’ first home game of the year will be Saturday.
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Children under five are free, students/youths and seniors are $8 single game tick-ets for adults are $12. Season tickets are $50 for adults, available at westshorerebels.ca.
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Competitive volley-ball returns to UVic’s McKinnon Gym this
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The fundrais-ing tourney benefits VIDEA, a charity that supports human rights and gender equality in Canada and Africa.
There’s also a spike competition before the finals on Saturday, with a $100 award to each winner (male and female).
Non-registered play-ers can join the spike competition by mak-ing a $10 donation to VIDEA.
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“Team victories mean more but it is nice to be recognized for your accomplish-ments,” Duch said.
What stands out about Duch is his remarkable consis-tency while playing at a high level.
In his first six sea-sons in the NLL — all with the Stealth — he has scored no less than 33 goals and 79 points. Through the first 11 games of this season, he has 28 goals and 66 points, which puts him on pace for a career-high 108 points.
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“It is about absorb-ing, never being satis-fied,” he added. “You have to be constantly learning, goalies are getting better and you have to do the same.”
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Offence has always been the key, ever since he was five years old.
“I was always getting in trouble for not put-ting in a full effort on defence,” he said with a chuckle. “I have always had an attraction to the excitement and — for lack of a better word — the glory that offensive guys get.”
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The Saanich News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home.
Homefinder is available to househunters and real estate agents with unique stories.
Whether 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 biggest events of their lives.
You can call editor Daniel Palmer at 250-480-3239 or email [email protected] to share your ideas.
VISIT ONLINE | Young Life’s 25th annual Home Tour at younglife.ca/victoriahometour
NEW LISTINGS/TOTAL, MARCH 2015
ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS/ TOTAL, MARCH 2015
» 661/575» 1,351/1,286» 3,769/4,050
MARCH 2015 SALES, MARCH 2014
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Getting a sense of what’s hot and what ideas might work in your own home have long been drawing cards for the Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour.
Celebrating its 25th year of showcasing the work of some of the South Island’s best practitioners in resto-ration, renovation and new home construction, the tour has provided many visitors with ideas and connected them with professionals in the industry.
This year’s tour, set for April 10 and 11, offers some serious makeovers, from a 400-square-foot micro-loft suite in Fairfield to a 1973 Saanich home that has been transformed into an ultra-modern living space.
While four of the 10 homes on tour are essen-tially brand new contem-porary designs, a common theme in the remaking of the other homes has been renovating the kitchen and moving out from there, says Young Life tour spokesper-son Bill Okell.
“It boggles my mind the whole emphasis put on the kitchen reno; that’s what
stands out really,” he says. “I think almost all the (pre-existing) homes are com-plete renovations, but it’s amazing what gets initiated in the kitchen.”
While updating each of those homes’ dining and food preparation areas was central to the renovations, the structures themselves are a mix of styles, from a typical 1960s family home in Gordon Head to a spacious, restored Central Saanich farmhouse that will leave
one daydreaming of the Deep South.
As always, the tour orga-nizers encourage homeown-ers, designers and suppliers to stick around during the tour to speak with visitors about their work, ideas and sources of inspiration.
The tour provides an opportunity to witness firsthand the workmanship offered by some of Victo-ria’s most reputable design-ers and builders, including Jason Good Kitchens, Max
Huxley and Emma Dane Design, to name just a few. The 1,000-plus expected visitors should have a great time viewing some stunning homes.
While the tour always attracts Greater Victoria architecture and design fans, the two-day event is the primary fundraiser for Young Life, a Christian orga-nization that provides teens with a summer camp oppor-tunity at RockRidge Canyon near Princeton, B.C., and
runs various other local pro-grams for youth at schools and in the community.
Passport style booklets for the self-guided tour sell for $25 and are available at hardware stores around the region, as well as the Young Life office; call 778-977-3551 to arrange pickup.
For passport sales loca-tions and more information on the tour visit younglife.ca/victoriahometour.
The lot for this Prospect Lake-area home presented the architect with various challenges, not least of which was its constricting size and shape. It’s part of this year’s Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour.
Visitors will be inspired by upgrades and modern construction
GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »
Home tour celebrates 25 years
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Luxury to the LimitDESIGNED with DISTINCTION by Ines Hanl & Kimberley Lewis-Manning, this 2010 built, 4119 sqft Executive Ardmore 1 Acre haven shares beautifully, with a private area especially suited for guests. Quality abounds with European hardwood, and masterful built-in cabinets. Premier appliances, a Butler’s pantry, shimmering Quartz counters, and floor to ceiling solid wood cabinets announce an Epicurean’s kitchen. Cleopatra Luxe Ensuite and double-walk-in closets. Come to Ardmore where golf, Beaches, Boating, and Beauty abound. Your Head AND Heart will thank you! $1,205,000
Picture PerfectCarefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s BogPark. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court& guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000
Good Morning StarshineCapture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to thisquarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina.The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of theocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwoodfloors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000
State of the ArtCustom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved designis evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter showersystem and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite aweswith its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece deresistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deckfor dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000
A Honey of a Deal Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious familyroom, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LRwith FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer abuilt-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offersa very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000
Birds of a FeatherSophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroomhome, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgradeslike granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood andLEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’sparadise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000
Quality Built Zen Home This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen,cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, completewith gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avante-gard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifullylandscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage ofthe one acre property. Call Now! $750,000
Money, Money, Money!FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area.Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm,while the upper level is recently updated. 7 ft height bonus inlawaccommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently usedcommercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyerto verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000
Maximum Views with Precision DesignLuxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision builtfeaturing a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formalsitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious diningrm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. &ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler.$959,000
Baby You Can Drive My Car Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open conceptliving including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place &spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to takeadvantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub& plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000
You Have Arrived Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lightingwhich integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, andvideo. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and darkBirch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The customkitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient locationblends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999
The Balvenie Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuringluxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Greatroom with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate livingareas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the InternationalAirport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000
Wright for Frank Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Archi-tecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location.Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside themost discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800
Escape to the CountryA magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acresof natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design,superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has adelightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house.Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities.Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000
Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000
Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800
Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000
A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000
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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
La Dolce VitaInvestors, rejoice in a Tuscany Village “suite” lifestyle featuring rich Brazilian cherry style hardwood coupled with an Executive Gourmet granite kitchen, Crown moulding and a sunny exposure to add light to your life. The rooftop garden transported right from Tuscan Dreams offers garden plots, and BBQs for outdoor entertaining. Receive top rent for Vacation Rentals, or have your adult child reside in this 1 bedrm, earning top grades from UVIC in gratitude! $299,000
Over the Sea to SkyCommanding Ocean, Gulf Island and Mt Baker views. Versatile Executive 4 bedroom, 3 bath spacious 3260 sqft family home, in a private enclave of superior properties. Large kitchen/eating area with granite countertops. Super main floor master en suite. Plenty of glass for light, brightness and to savour the stunning views. Brilliant 2 bedroom ground floor teen area w. family room and bath. Top floor w. vaulted ceiling could be a family area or office/workroom. Low maintenance yard. Great location relative to UVIC, beaches, year-round golf, premier schools, restaurants, and shopping. $779,000
Air, Fire and WaterDesigned by reknown Architect Franc D’Ambrosio, this westcoast Haven brought to new brilliance by Zebra Design is an Executive masterpiece. Abutting the Cordova Bay golf course, and near the vibrant shopping of Mattick’s Farm, the Residence is just a short stroll to the sandy beaches of Parker Avenue. Your Guests’ jaws will drop as they view the airy vaulted ceilings, transom windows, and skylights. Act quickly! $1,299,000
Beaming Beach BeautyTake advantage of a rare Opportunity to acquire this incomparable .61 Acre Oceanfront property, featuring 180 feet of low bank shoreline with its unique land point, and panoramic views of the Olympic Mtns, Gulf Islands, Mount Baker, and Sidney by the Sea, BC! Revel in spectacular sunrises from the expanse of windows in the living area and prow-like new deck. Limited showing times. $1,739,000
Once Upon a TimeThis Custom Arts & Crafts home built with the same care as its artisan furniture, is set in the middle of flower, fruit and veg gardens. Bright south-facing Sooke Ocean/Mountain views, Lily ponds, fountains and a patio with a custom outdoor kitchen BBQ enhance the garden. A massive Count Rumford fireplace adds grandeur to the sitting room with floor to ceiling windows. Gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, pantry,custom cabinets. Three Luxurious bedrooms with fireplaces, hydra-massage tubs, and handcrafted showers. Strong income potential, and perfect for extended families. $899,000
VICTORIA#1003-250 Douglas St., $329,900MLS 346202, Sat. 2-4RE/MAX Camosun, Paul Askew, 250-744-3301
200 Douglas St., From $445,900Saturday - Monday 1-4Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250-883-2715
HIGHLANDS725 Skyview Place, $919,000Sunday 2-4Sotheby’s International RealtyGlynis MacLeod250-380-3933
WEST SHORE103 & 105-990Rattanwood Place From $319,000Sunday 2-4Sutton GroupWest Coast RealtyKomal Dodd250-479-3333
625 Windman Court,$429,900MLS 348631Saturday 2-4, Century 21 Queenswood RealtyChuck Meagher250-477-1100
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Rachael Francois, Chris McLaughlin, and Thomas Riva are the UVic Vikes Athletes of the Year for 2014-15, as nominated at the Vikes annual Celebra-tion of Champions on Wednesday night in the Victoria Conference Cen-ter.
Top honours of the night went to fifth-year co-captain of women’s soc-cer Carlita Branion-Calles, winner of this year’s Presi-dent’s Cup.
Francois, the four time CIS 600-metre gold medal-ist, is the Female Athlete
of the Year for the sec-ond-straight season, while fifth year basketball star McLaughlin and fifth-year runner Thomas Riva share the Male Athlete of the Year honour.
Also recognized Wednes-day were UVic Sports Hall of Fame inductees Chris-tin Petelski, Phil Ohl and Milena Gaiga.
Petelski swam for the Vikes from 1995 to 2000, and won 10 CIAU (CIS) gold medals. Ohl played for the Vikings men’s bas-ketball team and won four national championships from 1981-85. Gaiga helped the women’s field hockey to three national cham-pionships and played for Canada at the 1992 Olym-pics.
High school rugby kicks into high gear with four senior boys’ games on April 7, and Scrum Fest, hosted by Claremont secondary April 9 to 11.
Tuesday’s games begin at 3:45 p.m. with Saan-ich’s Spectrum playing at St. Michaels University School, Stelly’s coming into town to battle Reynolds, Esquimalt hosting Belmont and Edward Milne visiting Glenlyon Norfolk School.
In Cordova Bay Clare-mont’s seventh annual Scrum Fest hits the pitch April 9 to 11, with up to 30 teams expected in three cat-egories: Junior Boys (U16), Senior Boys (U18), and mixed-grade Girls’ 7s.
...A handful of high school
senior badminton games
are on the calendar this coming week, with six sets of games on Tuesday, April 7. For Saanich schools, Reynolds hosts GNS, Pacific Christian School hosts Stelly’s and Spectrumvisits St. Andrew’s. In an all-Saanich match-up, SMUS heads across town to Clare-mont, while Mt. Doug hosts Oak Bay.
Court action continues Thursday, April 9 when Spectrum visits PCS, St. Andrew’s travels down the road to take on Reynolds, Mt. Douglas visits SMUS, and Claremont hosts Oak Bay. All games will start at 3:45 p.m.
...The Victoria Eagles Base-
ball Club’s regular season opens shortly with the premier Eagles launching their season at Lambrick Park April 11 against the Nanaimo Pirates. April 12 brings the Parksville Roy-als to town. Saturday’s games will start at 11:30 a.m., with Sunday’s going at noon.
This Friday, April 3, catch the Eagles bantam AAA
Black team in pre-season exhibition play versus the Victoria Mariners junior premier squad at Layritz Park Games start at noon and 3 p.m.
...Saanich football fans take
note: the Westshore Rebels Football Club is starting to look for billets for the 2015 Rebels squad. Billets will receive of $600 monthly, as well as season tickets to watch the Rebels play. For more information email [email protected]
...Saanich hockey players
looking to make the move to junior can check out the Victoria Cougars Junior B hockey team’s spring camp coming up in late April. See victoriacougars.com for details. On the Saan-ich Braves side, their open prospect camp is scheduled for June 5 to 7 for players born from 1996 to 2000. Visit saanichbraves.ca for details.
Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and athlete attending Grade 12 at Mount Douglas second-ary school.
