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H&L'S WRITERS

Dear Homes & Living readers,

When it comes to home design, summer means one thing: extending the living space to the

outdoors. What better way to spend those long, warm nights than by savouring a meal al

fresco with family and friends in your very own stylish sanctuary? Whether the square foot-

age of your exterior living space translates into an intimate balcony or sprawling garden, you

can achieve a luxurious West Coast retreat that is perfectly you.

In this issue, H&L’s Feature Home is the stunning ‘Luminara’ by Terry Johal Developments

Ltd. Perched next to the emerald-green fairway at Bear Mountain, the tranquil retreat exem-

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Also in this issue, H&L Publisher Robert Read shares his adventures aboard the Rocky

Mountaineer train as it winds its way through the majestic Rocky Mountains.

I am delighted to have joined the H&L team and look forward to bringing you the very best

design inspiration that Vancouver Island has to offer.

Sincerely,

Alison Malone Eathorne

editor's Message

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Hilary Malone When she's not studying natural-resource man-agement, Nanaimo resident Hilary Malone can be found developing menus and recipes for special events at the Westwood Racquet Club, browsing local farmers' markets and cooking inventive dishes in her home kitchen.

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By Jane Lockhart

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BACK INTO THEBEDROOM!

Ryan, a television and movie hairstylist, wanted a change. His

bedroom had become uninviting and dull. His long hours on the set

left him with little creativity or energy with which to breathe new life

into the bedroom and create an inspiring, comfortable space to

come home to. With the help of Jane Lockhart of W Network’s Colour

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The clean linear lines of the dresser are reflected in

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acts as an ever changing work of art reflecting multiple

images from every vantage point.

o fully achieve Ryan’s vision, it was necessary to start with the

simple things that will make the biggest impact on both the

aesthetics and the functionality of a room,” says Jane. Moving the

bed to the other side of the room, opposite the entrance, gave it

prominence, making it the focal point and creating a sense of balance. The

previous layout had felt cramped with the bed shoved down at one end of the

room.

Jane’s Designer Tip:

To achieve the peaceful and relaxed tone of the room, Ryan chose a light aqua

colour that reminded him of ocean waves. The light aqua was part of a colour

palette of soft blues, pale greens and light greys that were chosen to instantly

freshen up the room and help make it feel more open and airy. “To further

define the look of a master bedroom, consider the colour and material of the

floor coverings,” advises Jane. Ryan’s pale plush carpet was outdated and added

little to the space. A new hardwood floor in a warm nutmeg stain grounds the

space and complements the pale green-blue walls for a clean, classic look.

Under the bed, an area rug warms up the room and feels good underfoot. The

contrast of dark floors and light coloured walls takes the room from bland and

washed out to bright and cheery.

“The bed itself, the focal point in any bedroom, should never be understated,”

says Jane. A suspended light fixture over the bed illuminates the room while a

bedside table lamp provides optimal light for reading in bed. A variety of shapes

and sizes of pillows, as well as different fabric textures and layers of bedding,

provide luxury and comfort. Selected from Robert Allen, fabrics with a touch of

sheen in shades of brown, beige, pale blue and aqua dress the bed, giving it a

masculine, contemporary look.

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prominence in any room. Striped floor-to-ceiling window coverings visually add

height to the room. A classic vertical striped fabric in brown and blue tones,

reminiscent of pyjama fabric from the early fifties and reinterpreted in silk, offers

sheen and glamour for a modern look.

The finishing touches that personalize the space for Ryan are four Chinese

symbols painted in a glossy white enamel on the aqua walls beside his bed,

representing an inspirational idea important to Ryan. “Where there’s a will,

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Does anyone appreciate the outdoors more

than the person who lives in a northern climate?

We suffer through what seem like endless months

of sleet, snow or pounding rain, so and when the

sun finally shines and the land turns green, we

want to fling our doors and windows open and sip

cooling beverages out of frosty glasses while

sprawled on our decks or patios.

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Photo: Jackson Grills, Duncan

oday, more than ever, we can make our outdoor living

spaces so inviting and welcoming that they literally extend

our living rooms and blur the line between indoors and out.

A properly designed outdoor living room can also stretch the

al-fresco season considerably.

TI recently visited a small cottage in Tofino. The owners had replaced

one wall of their living room with a dark stained garage door. A

garage door? Yes. And how glorious it was to roll it up on a warm May

morning. Instantly the living room extends out to include a multi-level

deck surrounded by fragrant gardens busy with buzzing humming-

birds.

A friend in Yellow Point on the east side of Vancouver Island installed a

double set of French doors that open wide to an enormous deck. He

moves his living room furniture out and voila – an instant house

extension! On Salt Spring Island, I visited a couple who had built a

home overlooking the ocean. The deck was almost the same square

footage as the interior of the home. They included an outdoor kitchen

with a fireplace covered by a post-and-beam structure with clear

Plexiglas inserts. Near the bedroom wing was a hot tub and between

the two outdoor areas an enormous multi-level “living room” with

various seating areas. And because they had installed a wall of folding

glass doors, the entire outdoor living area instantly becomes an

integral part of the home on warm days.

What is the appeal of outdoor living? As soon as we wander into the

garden or onto the terrace, life slows down. We are more at peace

outdoors. Living outdoors implies barbecues with friends, lazy

summer days that seem to never end, relaxation and casual, barefoot

living. So it makes sense to make the most of your outdoor spaces.

Size doesn't matter. I’ve seen a tiny square patio in a townhome

transformed into a virtual garden of Eden with hanging baskets,

climbing vines and comfortable furniture.

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Michael Black, of Capital Iron (Victoria and

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But even if your wallet isn’t bursting, you can

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outdoor living doesn’t have to stop when the sun

goes down. “More and more people are looking

at heaters,” Michael says. Heaters come in many

shapes, sizes and styles in both electric and gas

versions.

The newest rage in outdoor living is the fire pit.

Fire pits create natural gathering places at night

and come in a variety of styles that are wood

burning or gas. Al Jackson, of Jackson Grills in

Duncan, notes that the latest version of the fire pit

is furniture, such as a coffee table or dining table

with a fire pit built in.

If you really want to splurge, the outdoor kitchen

is the way to go – and it can be affordable. Ray

Cyr, general manager of Rona’s four Vancouver

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Michael Black says he has installed

everything from a kitchen that is little

more than a four-foot counter with a

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and every gadget a cook could need.

“The idea of an outdoor kitchen is

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Al Jackson recalls that the whole trend in

outdoor kitchens started in the Sunbelt.

When Al founded Jackson Grills 11 years

ago, people thought the idea would never

fly in Canada. How wrong those naysayers

were! Jackson Grills manufactures and ships

some of the best outdoor kitchens and

barbecues on the market today across

Canada, even to Edmonton and Northern

BC. “It’s about putting the Canadian spin on

it,” Al says. “We want to embrace the curb

season, so heating plays a very critical

function.”

Protection from the elements also goes

beyond heating. Al points out that he

includes umbrella sleeves in his cabinet

designs; even better is an overhead struc-

ture that protects against rain and too much

sun exposure. Roof structures are very

important, he says, and while you’re at it,

ensure that your outdoor room comple-

ments your home. If you have granite coun-

ters indoors, bring them outdoors; if your

home features a stone veneer, carry that

feature through to your cabinets. Devin

Norris, marketing manager of K2 Stone in

Nanaimo, says that stone veneer is the

perfect product for cabinets, pillars and even

countertops. What is veneer? It’s real stone,

cut an inch thick so that it needs no founda-

tion. Installation is easy and the product is

infinitely versatile.

Stone is one of the most decorative

elements in any landscape, from flagstone

walks and stone boulders to pool surrounds,

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For many people, the ultimate outdoor

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dream for many people that is easily turned

into reality with an above-ground pool.

Gary Barber, owner and operations

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The spa is another focus in many yards. Gary

says that most people install spas for their

proven health benefits, but today’s spas can

also include a stereo and television for

top-flight entertainment.

Spas are available in myriad colours and

materials in order to blend into the decor of

any home and garden. “Spas today come

with fancy LED lighting packages,” says Gary.

“They provide an ambiance second to none.

At night, with the lights on, they’re really

quite a nice feature.”

Speaking of lights, Ray Cyr says that night

lighting is an element people often overlook

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Yes, with the amazing new products and

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Point Ellice House is like the house

that Jack built. At first glance from

the outside, it’s not easy to figure

out which door is the main

entrance. From inside the house,

guests are faced by a labyrinthine

layout of hallways and rooms and may be left wondering why

the dining room is next to the bedrooms. “Rambling

Italianate” is one of the popular architectural terms used to

describe this National Historic Site, which houses British

Columbia’s largest collection of Victoriana still in its original

setting. The home’s charms are enhanced by its beautifully

restored nineteenth-century gardens, but its heritage charac-

ter is overwhelmed by the surrounding noise and dust

produced by one of Victoria’s few heavily industrial zones.

The house sits at the top of a bank overlooking Selkirk Water,

a tidal channel between Victoria’s Upper Harbour and the

Gorge Waterway. Once the traditional territory of the Sweng-

whung First Nation, the property was acquired by the

Hudson’s Bay Company under treaty in 1850 and purchased

by Chief Factor John Work as part of his vast Hillside Farm. It is

generally believed that the original portion of Point Ellice

House was built in 1861 for Work’s daughter Kate and her

husband Charles Wentworth Wallace, and that it was designed

by Wright and Sanders, Victoria’s first professional architects.

The original wing was a simple one-storey, four-room cottage

with a lean-to kitchen. Exterior wood-frame walls were

covered with a stucco finish scored to resemble stone blocks.

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Point Ellice House

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Colonial magistrate Peter O’Reilly bought Point Ellice

House in December 1867 when the colonial capital was

moved from New Westminster to Victoria. In the home,

O’Reilly’s wife, Carry, gave birth to Kathleen, their

second child, on New Year’s Eve in 1867. As the family

grew to four children, the cottage was enlarged at least

three times under the guidance of two other architects:

William Ridgeway Wilson (who designed the original

mansion now part of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria)

and John Teague (best known for Victoria City Hall). The

first addition, a wing with two rooms on the west side,

provided a bigger drawing room and possibly a nursery.

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Verandahs and bay windows were added later, and

the north wall of the drawing room and Kathleen’s

bedroom were eventually moved out to create

extra space.

In the 1880s, a spacious wing was built to create

two more bedrooms, a bigger kitchen, a servery,

scullery and pantry. However, each new addition

somehow didn’t quite mesh with the older parts of

the house, resulting in winding hallways and the

odd juxtaposition of rooms.

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Until the mid-1960s, the house was heated only

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new you – it may be easier

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FEATUREBy Alison Malone Eathornethe Luminara y Alison Malone Eathorne

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Wood and light work in tandem to achieve the

contemporary home’s warm, inviting feel. An

energy-efficient Lutron Whole Home lighting

system was used to set various moods

throughout the property. Appointed with

recessed and indirect lighting, the foyer’s

18-foot coffered ceiling carries through to the

open living space, where a handsome slate

fireplace anchors a wall of softly lit figured

anigre. Finished in the same stain, birds-eye

maple is showcased in the adjoining kitchen’s

custom cabinetry. Recessed and toe-kick

lighting enhance the wood’s stunning natural

grain.

Perched adjacent to the Mountain Course’s

15th green, Luminara is set on a picturesque

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‘Luminara,’ in Italy, is a

traditional festival in

which an entire town is

illuminated by candle

light. The resulting

glow is echoed in award-winning custom

-home builder Terry Johal’s recent project at

Victoria’s Bear Mountain Golf Resort Properties.

And so, when the time came to name the

luxury property, Luminara fit the bill to a tee.

“The lighting is a key aspect of this house,” says

Johal, the second-generation craftsman

behind Terry Johal Developments Ltd. “It was

used to highlight the architectural detailing in

the home. The real show stopper is the

coffered ceiling of rare figured anigre that is

illuminated by the lighting behind it.”

LVICTORIA

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TERRY JOHALD E V E L O P M E N T S

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Johal calls the two-year project the result

of a true collaboration between himself,

the owners and late interior designer

David Lockhart of David Lockhart Designs

Ltd. (Sadly, Lockhart, a close friend of the

owners, passed away before seeing the

project come to fruition.)

A tranquil retreat for its owners,

the three-storey, 5,000-square-

foot home is a study in fine crafts-

manship. “The owners wanted a very

comfortable home that wasn’t over the

top, and I think we achieved that,” says

Johal. “The quality is outstanding and the

fit and finish is very meticulous.” Adding to

his already impressive collection of

accolades, Johal garnered three awards

from the Canadian Home Builder’s

Association for his work on Luminara: the

2009 Gold Care Award for Best Kitchen

under 200 sq. ft.; a 2009 Silver Care Award

for Best Custom Millwork over 4500 sq. ft.;

and a 2009 Silver Care Award for Best

Single Family Home $1,000,000 -

$3,000,000 over 4,000 square feet.

A wood-frame construction, Luminara was

finished with HardiePlank® Lap Siding,

cedar shakes and natural local stone from

K2 Stone. The company—which also

crafted the living room fireplace—sources

its natural metamorphic slate from its

Ocean Pearl quarry in Port Renfrew.

Unique to Vancouver Island, the stone is

valued for its strength and durability.

“Careful thought was put into where the

stone was going to go,” says K2 Stone’s

Michael Melo. “The stone is integrated. It

looks like it’s supposed to be there.”

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The three-bedroom, four-bathroom property

showcases a subdued colour palette of Benjamin

Moore’s Nordic Grey and Cloud White and Sico’s

Storm Belt that gives focus to the home’s natural

elements: the custom wood cabinetry and

millwork, stone fireplace and polished cross-cut

limestone flooring. Fine artwork, sculptural vases

and tasteful decorative touches set a curated tone,

which is especially evident in the lower level’s

exquisite library. The circular room is lined with

figured anigre shelving and appointed with Barce-

lona chairs and an exotic zebra-print rug.

In the award-winning kitchen, a custom walk-in

refrigerator provides ample storage, while a Wolf

wall oven and cooktop support the space’s refined

look. The stylish island boasts a raised bar,

Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and bar sink. Honed-

and-etched black granite, which carries through

from the countertop to the backsplash, lends an

elegant, urban feel. The timeless product was

supplied by Matrix Marble and Stone, an innova-

tive, Duncan-based company which sources its

rare Black Carmanah, Tlupana Blue and Island

White marble from the Tahsis and Lake Cowichan

areas on Vancouver Island. “We chose the

Cambrian Black Antiqued because of its colour

and texture,” says Matrix’s Tim Kyle. “When

antiqued, this unique Canadian granite gives the

feeling of fine leather to a granite countertop.”

Coast Wholesale Appliances, which houses a

range of quality brands in its sleek Victoria show-

room, supplied a Miele dishwasher and Sub-Zero

undercounter all fridge, which ties in seamlessly

with the cabinetry thanks to a panel overlay of

birds-eye maple.

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The resulting kitchen is chic space that

commands attention for its tasteful attention

to detail. “It’s a very well planned out kitchen,

and the effect that it has on people when

they walk in is ‘wow’,” says Coast Wholesale

Appliances’ Brian Hanna. “It’s one of the most

unique kitchens I’ve ever worked on.”

The master bedroom suite echoes the

tranquil mood in the living spaces. Spread

across two floors, the suite features a

spacious walk-in closet with site-built

cabinets, along with a spa bathroom and

Juliet balcony. The upper level serves as a

private observatory and meditation room

which boasts views of the emerald-green

fairway.

which was crafted from Old Country Stone

from Abbotsford Concrete Products. In a

nod to traditional Japanese gardens, he

incorporated elements such as rocks, water

and ornaments, along with two varieties of

Japanese maple trees; West Coast ferns,

rhododendrons, firs and cedars are among

the many plants and flowers that were

incorporated. The sprawling outdoor space

features stone pathways, and a meandering

stream connects a tea pavilion with a

seating area that overlooks the fairway. At

night, the garden is perfect vantage point

for looking back at the property and taking

in the luminous glow that earned Luminara

its name.

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The focal points of the property, the views

are framed beautifully thanks to Designer

Series frames and doors in solid ponderosa

pine, which are clad with black aluminum;

the glass is triple-glazed and features built-

in shades to minimize glare.

The owners’ time spent in Japan is reflected

in the serene, peaceful nature of the

garden. Jason Parks of Allen Parks Projects

Ltd. designed a garden that he describes as

a fusion of Japanese and West Coast styles.

Working with the topography and the

walk-out configuration of the lot, Parks

designed the sunken garden to flow from

the property’s main patio,

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BUILDING MATERIALS: Slegg Lumber (Leif Tompa) 250-478-5509

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ELECTRICAL: Baldy Mountain Electric 250-812-1916

ENGINEERING: Scott Engineering 250-391-8682

FLOORING: Hourigan's Floor Coverings250-475-2401

GLASS: Royal Oak Glass250-652-5214

GRANITE: Matrix Marble & Stone 250-384-9717

GLASS RAILINGS: Excalabor Glass & Aluminum250-652-3833

HOME AUDIO/ THEATRE: Grohovac Installations 250-658-8500

IRRIGATION: Island Sprinkler Doctor Ltd 250-888-9045

LANDSCAPING DESIGN: Jason Parks250-661-5273Pat Hicks & Terry Romance 250-896-2242

LIGHTING: Illuminations 250-384-9359

PLUMBING: Richard Jennerich Plumbing 250-727-1677 PAINTING: Tony's Painting & Decorating 250-361-7975

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world famous

By Carolyn Walton

Gladys Perint Palmer

Fashion Designer Christian Dior

(in studio) published in the Sunday

Times Style (England)

nternationally renowned high fashion

illustrator, Gladys Perint Palmer, or GPP,

as she signs her widely sought-after

designer duds drawings, is between rush

assignments for famed fashion designers,

Armani and Valentino. (Can I call myself

Waltoni?). Named by the 1998 Fashion Book as

one of 500 people of influence in fashion since

1860, Gladys is not only an esteemed illustrator

and writer but also Executive Director of

Fashion at San Francisco’s Academy of Art. In

honour of her achievements, Mayor Gavin

Newsom dedicated May 24th, 2006 as Gladys

Perint Palmer Day in San Francisco.

Gladys was born in Budapest and educated at

St. Martin’s School of Art in London. She

married writer Simon Palmer in Hong Kong and

they have two sons who live in San Francisco:

Tim, a cinematographer and Barnaby, a

musician.

The Palmers own homes in San Rafael Califor-

nia, San Francisco and Paris, as well as a

property on Denman Island that overlooks

Georgia Strait and the snow-capped Coast

Mountains. Gladys’s flamboyant illustrations of

Vivienne Westwood and Dior designs adorn

one studio wall. She shows me her partly

finished drawings for Giorgio Armani’s new

cosmetic line.

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Eleven large sketches portray Armani clad models holding

compacts; one figure wears an elegant ball gown from

Armani’s Premier Paris show in January while others are

dressed in outdoor apparel to demonstrate the powder’s

sun protection.

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While working on this rush assignment, Gladys

receives an urgent email from Giancarlo Giam-

metti, Valentino’s partner, asking for her illustra-

tions of designs for a Valentino Museum in the

designer’s house in Paris. Obviously her

in-demand drawings don’t allow her much

down-time on Denman. And talk about multi-

tasking – Gladys is also busy finishing her

second book with a publication date of fall 2010.

Gladys’s artistic talents have been showcased in

international fashion magazines, in film and on

television, as well as in numerous books, galler-

ies and museums, most notably the prestigious

Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She

spent the spring of 1994 working for director

Robert Altman on the Paris set of his film “Prêt a

Porter”.

She confesses that one of her most memo-

rable assignments was sketching superstar

Italian designer Gianni Versace’s lakeside villa

in Como and his baroque palazzo in Milan for

his 1995 book: Do Not Disturb. “It came about

entirely by coincidence.” she recalls. “I was

leaving Milan for shows in London and met

Versace, who was flying to London to catch

the Concorde for New York, and he said ‘Gladys

would you like to draw my houses?’ ‘I’d love to,’

I said, and was given complete access to them.

Next time I went to Milan, this wonderful and

charming man was waiting for me with bags

of books and said ‘Gladys, how do you like your

book?’ The book had 18 pages of my drawings

in it. This was just two years before Versace was

murdered at his Miami home.”

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Just how, I want to know, did someone so

immersed in the sophistication, glitter and

glamour of London, Paris and Milan discover

our laid-back Denman Island? “That’s a story in

itself,” she tells me with a laugh. “At a wedding

in Vancouver in 2003, we were told we should

check out Galliano Island with its micro-

Mediterranean climate. Then back at a party in

San Francisco, this micro-climate was

mentioned again so I thought there must be

something to it, and when we were invited to

stay for a couple of nights in the San Juan

Islands, we chartered a boat and started

looking. Sailing north we ended up on Denman

Island. Our realtor mentioned a house that had

been taken off the market. When we saw it,

Simon and I looked at each other and said, ‘this

is it!’ ”

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he Wine Islands continue to be one of the fastest

wine growing regions in the world. Close to 40

wineries dot the countryside of Vancouver Island

from the Saanich Peninsula to the Comox Valley, from Salt

Spring Island to Hornby.

THere, in a small geographical area, you will find wines from

traditional European grape varieties, crafted with intense

variation. They are delightful experiments in matching old

varieties with a new landscape.

The most widely planted classic-grape varieties on the

island are Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The Pinot Noir is a

medium bodied, elegant and long lived wine that

complements local specialties like salmon and lamb. This

same grape is sometimes known as Pinot Grigio. These

wines are distinctive, innovative examples of classic grape

varietals. Lesser known varieties such as the Ortega,

Siegerrebe and Bacchus that flourish in cool European

climates are also popular amongst the island wineries.

Muse Winery, formerly Chalet Estate, is now in its tenth

year of production on the Saanich Peninsula. It offers

unique variations of traditional varieties and blends,

such as Bacchus, with hints reminiscent of tart apples,

key lime and mango popsicles.

ISLAND

ARE WHERE THEY By Janet DochertyGROW

Nestled further up the island in the Comox Valley is Beau-

fort Winery, the first winery in that region to receive its

license. Each of its wines, some of which have yet to be

released, has received an award.

A short ferry ride away, on Hornby Island, Carbrea Winery

is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Its location and wine-

making style produces Pinot Noir characterized by

aromas of cherry, raspberry, allspice and pepper, while

lending a nose of citrus, green apple and melon to the

Pinot Gris.

The warm lands of the Cowichan Valley, with Canada’s

highest average temperatures, are home to many winer-

ies, including Cherry Point and Blue Grouse Vineyards.

Cherry Point produces blends that evoke their own

unique flavours. Not far down the road is Blue Grouse

Winery, one of the island’s founding wineries. With an

exceptional site for its vineyard, Blue Grouse is well

situated for soaking up the valley’s sun.

Beyond the fine wines that our Wine Island conditions

generate, we are proud to boast exceptional ciders and

meads. BC’s first meadery, located in Sooke, is Tugwell

Creek Meadery. Blending varieties of local honey and

berries, it draws on the age-old art of fermentation to

create a product that is unique to the area.

Wineries

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Vancouver Island is also home to two of Canada’s few craft cideries,

Merridale Ciderworks and Sea Cider. They use cider-specific apple variet-

ies, such as Tremlett’s Bitter, Michelin, Yarlington Mill, Dabinett, Chisel

Jersey, Kermerien, Julienne, Judaine and Frequin Rouge to craft

old-world-style ciders, producing a very full bodied drink that is rich in

tannins and acids.

What truly defines our wines, however, is their exclusivity. As small-lot

production wineries, we are unique, award winning and not mass

produced. In fact, it’s unlikely you will find many of the island products

on the shelves of the government liquor stores. Why?

It is cost prohibitive for most wineries, cideries and meaderies to

sell there. Further, many of the products sell out early in the season

to those in the know, so become acquainted with your favourite

wineries to ensure that you don’t miss out on the opportunity to

taste and purchase. If you don’t have the time to visit the winery

itself, look for Wine Island products at your neighbourhood’s

private liquor store or ask for them at your favourite restaurant.

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The haul included two coveted Double Gold

medals--one for Muse Winery’s 2008 Marechal

Foch and one for Church and State Wines’ 2007

Chardonnay. Gold-medal winners included

Rocky Creek Winery for its 2009 Pinot Gris,

Starling Lane Estate Winery’s 2009 Ortega and

2008 Marechal Foch,

VANCOUVERWINERIES WIN 21 MEDALS

By Keith Watt, Proprietor of Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery

The recent successes demonstrate what

varietals do well in island wineries. In all, four

medals were won by island-grown Ortega

wines, and three medals were won by island-

grown Pinot Gris. Island grown Marechal Foch

wines won double gold and gold, indicating a

superiority of this grape in cooler climates.

Fruit wines won five medals, two of which

were awarded to blackberry wines. And while

many island wineries make wines from island

grapes as well as Okanagan grapes, 18 of the

21 medals were won by wines made from

fruit grown on the island.

“I am not surprised that the island wineries

did well,” says BC wine writer John Schreiner.

“First of all, the 2009 vintage had perhaps the

finest growing conditions in more than a

decade. Secondly, a growing body of accom-

plished and experienced winemakers have

learned how to grow good fruit from matur-

ing vines and make interesting wines even in

vintages that are challenging. I recently

tasted an island Pinot Noir from 2007, a cool

year, that was one of the more charming

Pinots I have tasted in some time. The profile

of the wine islands is rising for good reason.”

Island wines are available at private wine

stores and restaurants, as well as at the winer-

ies themselves. Most wineries sell their wines

online through their websites.

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Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery’s 2009 Ortega,

Muse Winery’s 2009 Ortega Poetic Justice and

2009 Rosé, and Church and State’s 2007 Coyote

Bowl Merlot.

Silver medals were awarded to Beaufort

Vineyards’ 2009 Pinot Gris and 2009 Ça Beautage,

Averill Creek Vineyard’s 2008 Prevost and 2009

Cowichan Black dessert wine, MooBerry Winery’s

Raspberry and Gooseberry wines, Silverside

Farm’s Blueberry dessert wine, and Rocky Creek’s

2008 Wild Blackberry wine.

Winners of bronze medals included: Starling

Lane’s Celebration sparkling wine as well as its

2009 Pinot Gris, Rocky Creek’s 2009 Ortega, and

Muse Winery’s 2009 Late Harvest Viognier.

The record harvest of medals at the ACWC shows

the strength of island wineries. Wineries in the

Saanich Peninsula showed well, with Starling

Lane winery and Muse winery both topping the

results with four medals each. Muse in particular

won one double gold, two gold and one bronze.

"We are very pleased with the national recogni-

tion as it helps validate our approach to wine

making,” says Starling Lane’s Jerry Mussio. “Our

philosophy is very simple: grow the very best

grapes and use a gentle wine-making process to

retain the natural local flavours in the finished

wines."

Vancouver Island wineries came

away with a treasure-trove of

medals in the 2010 All-Canadian Wine

Championships. In all, Island wineries

won 21 medals in 13 different categories.

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SummerHarvestSweet corn is

anointed with bright summer flavours

By Alison Malone Eathorne | Recipes developed by Hilary Malone

When it comes to cooking, my sister, Hilary, and I are two peas in a

pod. Since we were old enough to grip a whisk or wooden spoon,

we’ve been dreaming up dishes with our mother, a talented cook

who has always emphasized the value of making time to enjoy

good food with good company. In our early kitchen days, our

mandate was less focused on following and developing recipes and

more so on tossing together everything in sight (the contents of the

spice rack, for one) and mixing to our hearts’ content. Our palates

and talents have come a long way, and today we relish utilizing

ingredients that are local, seasonal and organic whenever possible.

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H&L Summer Recipes

Synonymous with barbecues and crab boils, corn on the cob is the

ultimate summer vegetable. Grown on Vancouver Island, as well as in the

Okanagan and Fraser valleys, the cobs of cream and golden kernels come

into harvest in August and September. Delicious on their own or with

butter, salt and pepper, corn on the cob is taken to the next level when

anointed with unexpected flavours. Mint and feta butter lend a refreshing

Mediterranean twist, with the salty feta playing off the sweetness of the

corn. Sweet maple syrup and spicy chipotle peppers are simmered into a

ruby hued glaze, while parmesan and cilantro give corn a vibrant kick.

For the ultimate backyard feast, we suggest pairing the

corn with sliders, the miniature burgers that are heating

up barbecues everywhere this summer. Mint and feta

complement lamb, while maple and chipotle marry

beautifully with salmon; parmesan and cilantro are

perfect coupled with turkey sliders. Serve with a jug of

freshly squeezed lemonade, good company and a hearty

dose of sunshine.

Corn on the Cob with Mint and Feta Butter1 ½ sticks butter, room temperature

6 ounces feta, finely crumbled

¼ cup mint, finely chopped

8 ears of corn, shucked and cut into two pieces

salt and pepper to taste

Mix together butter, feta, mint, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cook

corn in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes.

Transfer corn to butter mixture and roll until well coated.

Corn on the Cob with Maple-Chipotle Glaze1/3 cup butter, room temperature

½ cup pure maple syrup

1 tbsp canned chipotle peppers, seeded

and finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

8 ears of corn, shucked and cut into two pieces

salt and pepper to taste

Bring butter, maple syrup, chipotle, lime, garlic, salt and pepper to a

rolling boil in a large saucepot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until

glaze has reduced to ¾ cup, about 10 minutes. Preheat barbecue. Roll

corn in glaze and grill until lightly charred, about 8 minutes. Remove

corn from heat and immerse in glaze once again. Roll until well coated.

Corn on the Cob with Parmesan and Cilantro7 tbsp olive oil

1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, finely grated

1 garlic glove, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 ½ tsp cumin

¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

8 ears of corn, shucked and cut into two pieces

salt and pepper to taste

Whisk oil, corn, parmesan, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper in a

large bowl. Cook corn in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about

5 minutes. Preheat barbecue. Roll corn in parmesan mixture and grill

until lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Remove corn from heat and

sprinkle with cilantro.

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all aboardTHE ROCKYBy Robert Read

Mountaineer!

We had heard about this incomparable

train travel experience; you too have

probably heard about it – so when The

Rocky Mountaineer invited H&L to experi-

ence it, we didn’t hesitate to pack our bags

and head to the station.

elebrating its 20th Anniversary, The Rocky Mountaineer

has received awards and accolades from around the

world for two decades. ABC News said: “Rocky

Mountaineer’s journey through the Canadian Rockies is truly one

of the most spectacular train trips in the world.” BBC Television

called it “One of 50 top things to do before you die” and National

Geographic named it “One of the world’s greatest trips.”

C

The Rocky Mountaineer offers four spectacular rail routes highlight-

ing the beauty and drama of Canada’s West. H&L was privileged to

experience ‘First Passage to the West,’ a historic and awe-inspiring trip

that traverses the canyons, spiral tunnels and trestle bridges of the

Fraser Canyon and Rocky Mountains to Calgary.

Our trip begins with a quick flight to Vancouver, courtesy of West

Coast Air/Harbour Air, that deposits us downtown in just 30 minutes.

If you don’t absolutely need your vehicle, flying makes perfect sense.

Arriving the night before our early-morning departure from the train

station in downtown Vancouver, we stay at the fabulous Fairmount

Pacific Rim located directly opposite the new Vancouver Convention

and Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers unobstructed views of the

North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and Howe Sound. Five-star

service with all its amenities and privileges begins the minute you

arrive. The rooms at the Fairmont Pacific Rim are some of the very the

best we have stayed in.

The contemporary design, stylish custom millwork and luxuri-

ous fabrics create a warm and opulent setting. The bathroom

features a huge whirlpool tub, where we sit with glasses of

bubbly while soaking up the harbour views. Afterward, we dine

at Oru, the hotel’s renowned Pan-Asian bistro that boasts the

largest sake cellar in Vancouver. Our dining experience is

exceptional and includes tandoor roasted jumbo prawns, sake

kasu sablefish and ‘Crying Tiger’ rib-eye steak in a chili-lime

sauce. We recommend visiting this restaurant the next time you

are in Vancouver. We can’t wait to go back and try the new

outdoor pool and patio, which was not open durning our stay

(these amenities are now open).

Up bright and early the next morning we we’re eager to get to

the train station to begin our Rocky Mountaineer experience.

The train station is located at 1755 Cottrell Street at Terminal

Avenue. The company invested more than $4 million in the

re-building of the old CN locomotive repair building, restoring

it to its former glory. The interior retains the cavernous feel of

the large urban rail stations of the past with its open concept

and vaulted ceilings. The colours and textures of the materials

selected to build the station reflect the natural beauty of the

Canadian Rockies. The interior waiting area, with its glass wall,

provides guests with an unobstructed view of the train, adding

considerably to the anticipation of the trip ahead. When the

time arrives we hear the nostalgic call of the conductor: “All

Aboard!”

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We were privileged to be traveling aboard Rocky Mountaineer’s

‘GoldLeaf Service.’ The custom-designed GoldLeaf Dome Coach enjoys

panoramic views from full-length dome windows and reclining seats

that rotate to accommodate groups of four.

The first leg of our trip takes us from Vancouver to Kamloops. The ride is

smooth and blissfully quiet as the train glides along the tracks past the

open farm lands of the Fraser Valley and through the first of many

tunnels leading into the steep cliffs of the Fraser Canyon. We ride beside

the rushing waters of the mighty Fraser River and its famed Hell’s Gate,

the river’s narrowest portion where 200 million gallons of water pour

through every minute. We continue through Rainbow Canyon, named

after the multi coloured rock that gives the canyon a painted look, and

into Avalanche Alley with its many rock sheds and slide-protection

fences that guard the rail track from the unstable rock above. Along-

side, we see a number of old telephone poles that were once used to

communicate with the trains. Men living in small shacks would

intercept Morse code messages, write down the message on a piece of

paper and nail it to the pole.

Photo: GoldLeaf Service Duel-Level Dome Coach

with full-length dome windows

The engineer would slow down, reach out the window and remove

the message as the train moved through this treacherous part of it’s

journey. Work commenced on this section of the railway in 1830. It

was estimated that 10,000 men would be needed to lay the track.

Because the BC population was too small at the time to supply the

men, Chinese workers came up from California.

They were experienced workers, having laboured on several

railways in the US. They received a dollar per day for their work

and dreamed of returning back to China with their pockets

stuffed with money. Unfortunately, many died from scurvy

and smallpox or from careless handling of explosives. After

this section of the railway was completed, many Chinese

people remained in the province and founded Chinese

communities.

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After a full day of enjoying the glorious scenery, we arrive in Kamloops.

Our luggage is transferred to our hotel room without any effort on our

part – a touch we truly appreciated. After a good night’s rest, we board

the train the next morning for the 391-mile leg from Kamloops to Calgary.

Before boarding, I enjoy a five-kilometre run along the banks of the

Thompson River and am more than ready for a hearty breakfast in the

dining car. Just as I begin to dig into my omelette, someone yells, “Look, a

deer!”

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Everyone stands up and rushes to one side of the train with

cameras and camcorders blazing. Of course, I live on Vancouver

Island, so you’ll understand when I say that I remained in my seat

and enjoyed a thoroughly delicious omelette. But I can’t really

blame the Australian tour group in the dining car. I would

probably have reacted exactly the same if I’d been in their

country and someone had spotted a kangaroo. The Rock Moun-

taineer is famous for wildlife viewing and on this trip we spot

moose, mountain goats, osprey, fox, marmots and bears.

As we wind our way through the Rocky Mountain range we cross

several magnificent bridges and speed through numerous

tunnels. The Connaught Tunnel, at eight-kilometres long, is a

particularly remarkable feat of engineering. This tunnel,

completed in 1916, bores straight through Mount MacDonald,

an astonishing accomplishment for the time and at $9.2 million,

very costly. But no tunnel matches the wonderment of the Spiral

Tunnels where, as the front of the train emerges, we see the rear

entering the tunnel some 50 metres below.

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It’s hard to leave the train when we arrive in Calgary. We enjoyed

our trip so much that we could have easily continued on with The

Rocky Mountaineer right across the country (if it continued that

far). The attentive service provided by the onboard attendants, the

gourmet meals prepared by talented chefs and the romantic

dining car with its white linens and fine china made The Rocky

Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf Service memorable. And it wasn’t just the

fine food and spectacular scenery that made our trip a once-in-a-

lifetime experience. The crew also deserves kudos. Thank you to

Janice, Sharla, Alison, Iain, Lleilah and, of course, the cocky, witty

and ever charming Ivan. You made it a trip to remember.

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Staging is not decorating your home

Home staging is the deliberate art of showcasing a home in such as way that

a buyer can imagine themselves living in the house. You could hire a profes-

sional home staging company or, you can do it yourself. If you do it yourself

you must have the ability to disconnect yourself from the emotional attach-

Once you understand the basic principles of how to stage

your home, and which projects are worth the time and effort,

you will be one giant step closer to selling your home at the

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on the real estate market, you need to

start looking at it through the eyes of

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popular in the last ten years, and for good reason.

Staged homes sell faster and often for more money

than lacklustre listings in the same neighbourhood.

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The Big Pay Off

1. Cut the Clutter – The #1 way to stage your home to sell is to de-clutter every room in the

house. It is by far the worst distraction for buyers and will make a huge

difference in how long your home sits on the market, and what it sells for.

Clutter makes a house seem smaller, darker and dirtier. The industry

truth is that a real estate agent may recommend listing an overly

cluttered home for much less than a comparable home in the same

neighbourhood. Average ROI: 594%

2. Depersonalize the Space As soon as the ‘for sale’ sign goes on the lawn, it is no longer your home.

This is the frame of mind you must adopt to sell your house fast for top

dollar. Pack up the knick knacks and take down all the family photos. The

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house. Average ROI: 769%

3. Stay on Neutral Ground – No need to go crazy here! If walls are in good repair and painted in

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must neutralize. Painting a clinical, cold white is really no better than dark

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By John Adams

Watching

OVER THE The haunted history of Victoria’s Rithet Building

WellJohn AdamsJohn Adams

A few paces away from Bastion Square, in the heart of Old Town, is a well

haunted by a boy who was accidentally killed there long ago. For more than

115 years, the existence of the well was forgotten until the building was

renovated in 1975 and the boy’s ghost was released from its lonely resting

place. The story provides a vivid link to Victoria during the formative gold-rush

era and a macabre reminder that life can be nasty, brutish and short.

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John Adams

John Adams

he 1100-block on the east side of Wharf Street is comprised of a pictur-

esque row of buildings reminiscent of San Francisco in the 1850s. In

1861, construction began on Commercial Row’s warehouses, stores

and offices, which were built for some of Victoria’s leading business-

men, such as Richard Carr (Emily’s father) and Robert Burnaby (for whom the main-

land city was named). The row of seven side-by-side buildings, some with common

walls, were unified in appearance by decorative cast-iron columns along the front

façade. The columns were cast in San Francisco, providing a very tangible link to the

city which supplied Victoria with most of its goods. Commercial Row is considered to

be British Columbia’s first strip mall.

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This ghostly image was taken by Susannah Nixon

using time lapse photography and digital editing.

However, spirit photography is a very real technique

used by ghost hunters world-wide. A simple photo-

graph sometimes can capture the image of a ghost

which the human eye does not see.

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Richard Lewis, later a mayor, was the cabinet

maker-cum-architect responsible for the design

of Commercial Row, but like others in his profes-

sion at the time, he was forced to diversify his

employment. Among other things, he was an

undertaker, quite possibly the one who was

called upon to prepare the body of the boy who

died in the well. It may be fitting, therefore, that

the very persistent ghost of the young boy still

lingers in the building Lewis designed.

Before Commercial Row was built, the ground

on which it stands was an empty lot outside the

west side of Fort Victoria’s wooden palisades. The

fort itself had been built by the Hudson’s Bay

Company in 1843 and, in today’s terms,

occupied about four city blocks. In the middle of

the empty lot was a stone-lined well. Its origins

are uncertain, but it had probably been there

since the 1840s.

Though the boy’s body had been taken away,

paranormal experts believe that his sudden

death left a lasting energy imprint inside the

well. As often happens, a lingering spirit can take

on a dormant state, but can become active if it is

disturbed. This explains why the boy’s ghost

remained undetected in the hidden well over

the years while Commercial Row went through

many changes.

In the 1880s, most of Commercial Row was

acquired by R. P. Rithet and Company, general

traders and insurance agents. In 1948, part of the

property became a storage building for a local

moving firm; it then sat vacant for several years.

In the spring of 1858, Fort Victoria was

overrun by thousands of gold prospectors

heading from San Francisco to the Fraser River

Gold Rush. There were no hotels, so the men

pitched their tents wherever they could, some

near the well. As one of them tried to get

water from it, his bucket fell to the bottom. He

was afraid to go in after it, but convinced a

nine-year-old boy to do so.

To the miner’s horror, the boy plunged to the

bottom and an avalanche of stones crushed

him to death. The body was recovered and

soon afterwards buried in the cemetery, but

because of the tragedy nobody would use the

well. It was abandoned and heavy planks were

placed directly on top of it. Eventually, a rear

addition to Commercial Row covered the well.

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In the mid-1970s, the provincial government

acquired the derelict building and refurbished

it as the showplace headquarters for the

Ministry of Tourism.

It was officially re-named the Rithet Building

after its most prominent former owner. During

the extensive renovation, the long-forgotten

well was rediscovered and transformed into an

intriguing feature in the lobby, serving as a

combination wishing well, fountain and

sculpture. However, no one involved knew the

story of the boy or that his energy imprint had

been inside the well for over a century. By

disturbing the place, the boy’s ghost became

extremely active.

A typical sighting of the ghost took place a few

years ago by a tourist from Oklahoma. The

woman and her family were looking at a popular

tourist attraction that once occupied part of the

Rithet Building’s ground floor. She asked where

the washrooms were located and was directed

to the lobby, just past the well. The first time she

walked past the well, she encountered a cold

spot and felt an eerie sensation; when she

returned from the washroom, she felt the same

things and then saw the apparition of the boy.

This was like nothing the woman had ever

experienced before, and she tried to convince

herself that it was just her imagination playing

tricks. At the time, she knew nothing about the

boy or his ghost. She had almost forgotten the

episode until that same evening when she was

attending a Ghostly Walks tour with her family.

One of the stops was in Helmcken Alley, where a

window provides a vantage point from which to

see the well. The woman hadn’t known that the

haunting of the well would be included that

night. When she heard the guide relate the story,

she began to faint, but her husband and children

supported her and fanned her face with air.

As it was a hot night, the rest of the group paid

little attention to the episode, thinking that the

woman had become overcome by the heat.

She really was on the verge of fainting, but for

a very different reason: she was in shock,

having just realized that her morning encoun-

ter was with the ghost.

A sudden death such as the boy plunging into

the well can give rise to a haunting because

the soul is not prepared. It is not surprising that

the little boy’s ghost is one of several spectres

that haunt the Rithet Building. Since the

building has been used for offices, employees

in certain parts of it have reported cold spots,

phantom footsteps, a sense of foreboding and

shadowy images. Though these effects are

manifested throughout the building, they are

particularly prevalent near the well.

The boy’s ghost apparently also likes to

have its picture taken and has been the

subject of many spirit photographs.

The Rithet Building, formerly Commercial

Row, is one of the oldest office buildings

still in use in downtown Victoria. It has a

fascinating history dating back to the days

of Fort Victoria and is home to one of the

city’s most enduring ghosts.

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Island 30 Vancouver Island’s

WINE & FOODBy Dana Hutchingsculture

Deep in the heart of the Fairmont Empress in

Victoria, Executive Chef Takashi Ito is sharpen-

ing his knives. Just like Pavlov’s dog, the sight

and sound makes my mouth water. For the

first time in his six years on Vancouver Island,

Chef Ito has invited a TV Journalist into his

massive kitchen. It is a true honour for me.

He carves the beef tenderloin with the finesse

of a sculptor. His secret? He says with a laugh,

“You have to talk to the beef!” This is a man

who loves what he does. “It’s fun. Every day I

have fun. I get up in the morning and there

are no bad days. That’s what I love: good

food, cooking and wine. It’s all about that.”

Chef Ito is from Japan but he has made

Vancouver Island his home. So why is the

Island such a hot bed for culinary creations?

Food and Travel Journalist Nathan Fong

credits our geography. “Fortunately, we have

four seasons and unlike the rest of Canada,

we have a great passion for sustainability.

Our chefs, I think, are superb.”

“Seasonal eating is so easy to do here,” adds

Kevin Brauch, host of The Thirsty Traveler and

floor reporter for Iron Chef America. “You can

do a culinary wine tour because there is a lot

of goodness out here.”

Mission Hill’s Wine Chef, Matthew Batey, agrees.

He was born on Vancouver Island and trained

here as well. “Call a spade a spade; I mean you

are here on Vancouver Island and you've got

the Comox and Cowichan Valleys: great produc-

ers! As far as wine and food are concerned

you've got great quality wines now, ready to

marry with each other.”

This is a food and wine region that is coming

into its own. Just like Chef Ito, instead of eating

to live, we are living to eat, drink and enjoy.

After lying in an Edmonton hospital bed for

months, Josh Balfour is back home in Mill Bay.

The precocious little boy celebrated his fifth

birthday with an aptly themed superhero party.

“I got sick.” says Josh, who was diagnosed with

Kawasaki Disease at the age of three months.

The disease attacked his body and caused

irreparable damage to his heart. In November,

he collapsed at a friend’s house. Josh explains

what happened next. “We went to the hospital

in Vancouver. They tried to do it and then it got

worse and we had to go to Edmonton.” While at

Stollery Hospital in Alberta, Josh received an

artificial or Berlin heart. Then the wait was on

for a suitable donor heart. It was a terrible time

for Josh’s parents, Mike and Keely.

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In January, the Balfour’s received the incred-

ible news. After months hooked up to

machines that kept his heart pumping, Josh

received his donor heart. In late February,

the family returned to Vancouver Island. “It’s

been a little more challenging than we

expected, but slow and sure. Slow and

steady wins the race,” says Mike. So what did

the five-year-old miss the most? For Josh,

that’s easy. “I missed Timber, my dog!”

Now it’s a flurry of doctor’s appointments and

medication every few hours. Josh calls his

anti-rejection meds, “a major yuck!” The first

year is critical, but this new heart could last

twenty years. Keely believes a lot of advance-

ments will be made in that time.

He is definitely not your typical house pet. Far from it, in

fact. His owner, Melissa Hailey, says Buckley is halfway

between a dog and a horse. “He goes on walks and rides in

the back of my car.” Buckley is a miniature horse, a horse

that calls a house in Brentwood Bay home. Yes, I did say

house, not a stable, not a barn. Buckley is a house pet.

When asked to describe her pet, Hailey says, “He’s a

character, an absolute diva. He thinks he should get treats

because he is cute.”

Buckley was the runt of the litter. He was too small to pull

carts so he went to live with Hailey in her North Cowichan

home. While neighbours supported Buckley living in a

residential neighbourhood, the municipality considered

him a farm animal. Instead of getting rid of her beloved

mini horse, she moved to Brentwood Bay. Neighbours

have embraced him, and Buckley also has an entourage of

chickens. “They cuddle with Buckley, lay eggs on him.

Sometimes he is covered in chickens,” says Hailey.

Now, Melissa’s mother, Yolanda Hailey, is writing a children’s

book about the miniature horse’s adventures. She particu-

larly loves the reaction of her neighbours, “You see a smile

come on their face[s] and the weight of the world is off

their shoulders.” Not many horses curl up by the fire at the

end of the day, but Buckley isn’t just any horse.

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Life is getting back to normal. Mike is looking toward the

future, “Just to know he will have a normal life as a

five-year-old, going to a normal kindergarten; that’s

everything.”

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On the move?By Krista Martin

Think about insurance

The summer months are peak times for moving. Many families with school-age children prefer to move between the kids’ school terms; summer weddings also lead to changes of address. And if a move also involves renovations, the warmer summer months may be more amenable. When it comes to your home insurance, a move is a material change of

risk, and requires a review of your coverage. This is the case even if you

are a tenant moving from one rental property to another and the

possessions you’re insuring will remain the same.

Insurability

• Electrical system. The wiring systems found in

pre-1940s houses, and electrical fuse panels with

the screw-in type fuses used until the mid-1950s,

may raise a red flag to insurers. These systems in

and of themselves may be sound, but upgrades

done over the decades to accommodate the

additional load for modern appliances may have

added a hazard, especially if the upgrading was

done by non-professionals. The insurer may

request an electrical inspection.

• Plumbing and HVAC systems. Again, the age

of the home, lack of maintenance or the presence

of handyman upgrades may indicate the

presence of problems waiting to happen. Water

damage now surpasses the risks of fire and theft

as a source of claims. And because water damage

can easily cost $40,000 and up to repair, repeated

claims can impact deductibles and premiums.

• Wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts.

A potential fire hazard if not installed properly.

Most insurance companies will require

documentation to prove that it has been.

• Moisture or mould. Humidity trapped over

time can cause damage. This could be an indica-

tion that the dwelling was used as a marijuana

growing operation, especially if modifications to

the plumbing and electrical systems are also

evident. Or it could simply result from the former

occupants not adequately venting away conden-

sation from kitchens or bathrooms.

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Potential buyers of strata units should also thoroughly read the

strata insurance policy. If an occurrence that originates in your

unit causes damage to common property or to other owners’

units, the strata corporation will file a claim on its policy for repair

to the common property, and may require you to pay the deduct-

ible on the strata’s claim. Talk to your insurance broker about

ensuring that your condo policy, should you decide to purchase

the unit, includes sufficient coverage to pay the strata

corporation’s deductible in this instance.

The Strata Property Act stipulates in section 154 that strata corpo-

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the coverage at each annual general meeting. Property managers

typically include the insurance declaration in the AGM notice-of-

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Matrix Marble & Stone 250-384-9717

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Langford 250-478-6680

Cobble Hill 250-743-7573

FURNACES & HEATINGBlackstone Mechanical Victoria 250-929-7473

Bridgeman Plumbing Victoria 250-727-1228

Heat Master Systems Victoria 250-391-0050

Life Mechanical Victoria 250-418-5139

Victoria Coal & Heating Victoria 250-382-8247

FURNITUREFlying Fish 250-754-2104

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Gabriel Ross Inc. Victoria 250-384-2554

Jordans Interiors Victoria 250-385-6746

Luxe Home Interiors 250-386-7632

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Sager’s 250-386-3841

1802 Government St. Victoria sagers.ca

Sassy Wood Duncan 250-737-1773

Scan Designs 250-475-2233

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The Wickertree 1-877-748-1101

4705 Trans Canada Hwy. Duncan thewickertree.com

GUTTERS & SOFFITSCity Gutter Victoria 250-885-4359

Pro-Tech Exterior Products Victoria 250-382-5885

Proline Roofi ng Victoria 250-475-1310

Victoria Gutter Installation Victoria 250-727-3042

Westshore Gutters Victoria 250-391-4506

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Fairfi eld Building Inspections Victoria 250-595-4102

Homecheck Victoria 250-727-1928

Housemaster Victoria 250-385-4663

Safe & Sound Home Inspection Victoria 250-478-3580

Sherlock Home Inspection Service Victoria 250-384-8600

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Campbell Construction VIctoria 250-475-1300

Christopher Developments Victoria 250-882-1895

Coastal Construction VIctoria 250-656-8006

G.E. Miller Victoria 250-744-3038

Gordon Hemsworth Construction 250-883-8300

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Mac Renovations Ltd. 250-384-6091

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Pross Renovations Victoria 250-472-6436

Rannala Construction Victoria 250-360-1224

Road’s End Contracting 250-881-0706

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Sterling Renovations VIctoria 250-885-8355

Strongback Contracting Victoria 250-386-7399

Terry Johal Developments 250-472-8557

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Unique Home Renovations Victoria 250-893-8453

VI Modular Homes 250-324-2288

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HOT TUBS & SAUNASAqua Pacifi c Pools & Spas Victoria 250-475-1922

Borton’s Spas & Pools Ltd. 250-478-9808

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Twilight Hot Tubs & Billiards Victoria 250-384-2545

Vintage Hot Tubs Victoria 250-382-7727

INSURANCEBob Lane Insurance Services Victoria 250-478-9110

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Sidney 250-656-0111

Fairfi eld 250-592-1594

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INTERIOR DESIGNBeyond Design Victoria 250-595-5290

Harmony Creative Interiors Victoria 250-592-4303

Kimberly Williams Interiors Brentwood Bay 250-652-6488

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Sager’s 250-386-3841

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Western Interior Design Group Victoria 250-475-3666

KITCHEN & BATH CABINETSInnovative Kitchens & Bath Victoria 250-590-1889

Island Custom Cabinetry Sidney 250-652-5625

Jason Good Custom Cabinets 250-882-5100

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Swiftsure Woodworkers Ltd. 250-381-3574

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Urbana Kitchens 250-383-2635

1745 Blanshard St. Victoria urbanakitchens.ca

KITCHEN & BATH COUNTERTOPSIsland Marble Saanichton 250-652-2680

Matrix Marble & Stone 250-746-7257

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Paterson Countertops Victoria 250-382-4228

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Stone Age Marble & Granite Victoria 250-386-5954

KITCHEN & BATH FIXTURESBartle & Gibson Victoria 250-389-1073

Cantu Bathrooms Victoria 250-382-1252

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LANDSCAPINGAcacia Landscape Victoria 250-595-0527

Duane Ensing Landscape Design Victoria 250-881-0706

Dutch Landscaping Victoria 250-478-1023

Four Seasons Landscaping Victoria 250-391-0688

Island Earth Landscape Services Victoria 250-474-1003

K2 Stone 250-727-7625

876 Langford Parkway, Victoria k2stone.ca

Waterform Design Victoria 250-658-0828

LIGHTING FIXTURESIlluminations Lighting Solutions Victoria 250-384-9359

McLaren Lighting 250-475-2561

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Pine Lighting Victoria 250-475-0105

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MASONRYAntonio’s Stone & Masonry North Saanich 250-655-8989

Flintstones Masonry Victoria 250-880-1188

Hardrock Masonry Contractors Victoria 250-380-0550

K2 Stone 250-727-7625

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Rob Tournour Masonry Victoria 250-478-3364

RWB Masonry Victoria 250-216-8504

MOVERSA To B Moving Victoria 250-216-0276

Abe Moving Hauling & Delivery Victoria 250-418-1471

Bekins Moving & Storage Saanich 250-544-2245

Foster’s Moving Victoria 250-418-0418

Hendra Moving & Storage Victoria 250-477-6514

Two Small Men With Big Hearts Victoria 250-474-1117

Victoria Van & Storage Co. Victoria 250-384-4118

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Saanich 250-383-8000

Colormart Paint Stores Victoria 250-595-4243

ICI Paints Victoria 250-382-3114

Pacifi c Paint & Wallpaper Victoria 250-381-5254

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Langford 250-478-6680

Cobble Hill 250-743-7573

PAINTERSAllegro Painting Victoria 250-885-0305

A P W Painting & Renovations Victoria 250-477-4009

Brad McDonnell Painting & Decorating Victoria 250-744-1474

Dyer Painting Victoria 250-858-8172

Glover Painting Victoria 250-882-0024

Harris Painters Sidney 250-656-0963

Mac Renovations Ltd. Victoria 250-384-6091

Moloney Painting VIctoria 250-360-6400

RainTek 250-896-3478

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Heat Savers Fireplace & Patio Victoria 250-383-3512

Home & Patio Gallery Victoria 250-385-9112

Jackson Grills 250-715-0820

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Sandra Hoff - DFH Real Estate LTD. 250-656-0131

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Sylvia Therrien - Newport Realty 250-385-2033

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Rebecca Ross RE/MAX Camosun 250-744-3301

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ROOFINGInfi nity Roofi ng Victoria 250-661-3722

Mac Renovations Ltd. Victoria 250-384-6091

Mark Haley Roofi ng 250-721-5345

Perfection Roofi ng & Siding Victoria 250-590-6125

Rainguard Roofi ng Victoria 778-678-7663

RainTek 250-896-3478 raintek.ca

Shelby Roofi ng Victoria 250-478-0685

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ADT Security Service Canada Victoria 1-888-711-7888

Aspin Security Group Victoria 1-866-760-2008

Price’s Alarm Systems Victoria 250-384-4104

Victoria Alarm Service Victoria 250-721-0266

SIDINGArtisan Decks & Siding Victoria 250-883-9888

Custom Pro Exteriors Victoria 250-474-7725

H & R Exterior Finish Victoria 250-474-5118

K2 Stone 250-727-7625

876 Langford Parkway, Victoria k2stone.ca

R & D Roofi ng and Siding Victoria 250-885-1409

SMART HOME SYSTEMS/HOME THEATREBay Systems Victoria 250-595-1090

The One Touch House Victoria 592-8125

Richly Maintained Services Victoria 250-380-9693

Simply Automated 250-479-7877

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Sound Solutions Victoria 250-478-0150

SUNDECKSCedar Hill Sundecks Victoria 250-413-7989

Deck & Rail Master Victoria 250-483-3777

Deck-cetera Victoria 250-216-7425

Deckmaster Victoria 250-477-9777

Pro Deck Victoria 250-883-2259

Summer Vinyl Decking Victoria 250-686-3042

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Simpson Drapery & Interiors Victoria 250-475-6323

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Langford 250-474-5657

Sidney 250-655-4858

WINDOWSCentra Windows Victoria 250-412-2525

Coastal Windows Ltd. 250-478-0022

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Loewen Windows Saanichton 250-544-1553

Oakridge Windows & Doors Victoria 250-384-4478

Prestige Joinery Ltd. 250-384-0406

434 William St. Victoria prestigejoinery@shaw.ca

Thermal King Glass Victoria 250-478-1286

Vinyltek Windows:

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Phantom Screens 1-888-742-6866

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P N R Screens Saanichton 250-652-4612

Rusco Window & Screen 250-475-1110

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Wizard Screens & Awnings Saanich 250-479-1525

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