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It’s a mutual memory many Canadians share: a crowded bar, Team Canada jerseys everywhere, an overtime goal from superstar Sidney Crosby, the ensuing
celebration and joy.Sadly the experience will be
much different during these Winter Olympics. Should the men’s hockey team and other Canadian Olympic hopefuls make it to gold medal matches, many of them will be competing in what will be the wee hours of the morning, due to the 12-hour time difference between Victoria and Sochi, Russia.
Canadian staples such as the gold medal game for men’s curling, much of the figure skating finals
and, perhaps most concerning, the men’s hockey final, air live at 4 a.m.
“The golden game, unfortunately we’re not going to be able to be open for,” said Michael Joss, owner of The Podium Sports Grill in Victoria. “Even if I was open and just serve juice and pop and food, (the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is) not letting us do that unfortunately.”
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Tragic taleExpectant father waits to say final goodbye to wife
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NEWS: Climate change made simple /A3ARTS: Craigdarroch loves its Shakespeare /A7SPORTS: Christian hoops team gains momentum /A15
Sewage delay swells costs:tax watchdogInflation costs will continue to add up, CRD sewage chair says
Daniel PalmerNews staff
An independent analy-sis of the Capital Regional District’s sewage treatment project shows that delays will only cost taxpayers more money, says the CRD’s sewage committee chair.
The CRD’s Seaterra proj-ect is already $50 million over budget – at $830 million – due to inflation and is set to rise further, according to a new report from the Cana-dian Taxpayers Federation.
But stakeholders say the report only makes a stronger case to move forward with construction as quickly as possible.
“Seaterra has stressed very strongly that delay means greater costs,” said Geoff Young, chair of the CRD’s core area liquid waste management committee. “Postponing the project and having construction costs increase means the (one-third) fixed contribution of
the provincial government will be worth less and less the longer we wait.”
Last year, an arms-length commission was estab-lished to oversee Seaterra and ensure the project stays within its $783-million bud-get.
The Taxpayers Federa-tion funded an independent analysis of Seaterra after Greater Victoria businesses expressed concern about the “nebulous” estimated costs of the project, said Jor-dan Bateman, the advocacy group’s B.C. director.
The CRD’s estimated costs to homeowners are likely underestimated by hundreds of dollars during the project’s initial five-year building phase, he said.
In the City of Victoria, the CRD estimates the average household will pay $353 annually towards the project by 2018.
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Michael Joss, sporting a Team Canada hockey jersey, pours a beer at The Podium Sports Grill on Yates Street. The bar owner says the 12-hour time difference in Sochi means business will be down from 2010.
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Don DescoteauNews staff
Understanding what is causing climate change is one thing. Know-ing what actions to take to halt that phenomenon, or even reverse it, is quite another.
The latest instalment in an online video series produced by University of Victoria-based Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions, released last week, offers real-world solutions to address the problem head-on.
While one of the program’s loftier goals is to provide tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to gov-ernment policymakers worldwide, the scientists who wrote it aimed for it to be accessible to anyone looking to improve their knowledge of what is happening and what they can do about it.
“With our first course, we strictly avoided scientific jargon,” Institute executive director Tom Pederson said. “That’s really important. You want the public to understand the concepts, so you have to put it in language that is accessible to any-one interested in the topic.”
That 2011 program, titled Climate Insights, is a 13-part series of short videos culminating with the optimis-tically named, What YOU Can Do About Climate Change.
“The trick is to not look at it as this huge undertaking that is beyond the reach of individuals or households,” Pederson said.
The Institute, which includes cli-mate scientists at B.C.’s four larg-est universities, has introduced a multi-unit, two-and-a-half hour sec-tion entitled ‘Mitigation Needs and Action,’ and ‘Government Tools and Initiatives, Part I and II.’ The first is aimed at a general audience, from individuals to educators at all levels. The second targets policy-makers and civil servants – B.C.’s government is encouraging each of its 28,000 civil servants to take the online course.
The initial videos were designed to lay out the seriousness of global climate change, but the point of the
new releases is to give people hope for a positive future, not scare them, Pederson said.
“We’ve told them that we have an unprecedented problem, but we can fix this, and here’s how, then we lay out the steps to take action. Then the challenge will be for people to start asking their politicians, ‘Why aren’t you doing these things?’”
The Institute’s peer-reviewed vid-eos are being viewed by people in dozens of countries, said commu-nications officer Robyn Meyer. A component titled Climate Science Basics, also available on the Insti-tute’s website, has been translated
into Finnish, German and even Chi-nese.
“The value of it is there has been misinformation out there about cli-mate change and this is an opportu-nity for people to inform themselves in a way that is understandable,” she said.
A good primer for newcomers to the issue, she said, is a piece called Clear the Air, which refutes com-mon misconceptions and myths about climate change.
To check out the video course, visit pics.uvic.ca/ and click on Cli-mate Insights 101 under Education.
COUNCILNEWSIN BRIEF
Have your sayon city parks
Two City of Victoria parks are getting play-ground makeovers this year to meet national safety guidelines, and city staff want your input.
Alexander Park on Bay Street between Fernwood Road and Oregon Avenue, and Hollywood Park on Fairfield Road between St. Charles and Earle streets, will both be upgraded.
Residents are invited to two open houses to suggest park improve-ments, ask questions and take a short sur-vey.
The Alexander Park open house takes place Feb. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave. The Hollywood Park open house is Feb. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Margaret Jenkins Elementary school, 1824 Fairfield Rd., in the library.
Council wants sayin pipeline talks
Victoria city council is applying for official intervenor status dur-ing the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipe-line Expansion Project hearings.
Council unanimously passed a resolution Jan. 30 to apply for intervenor status for the Edmonton-to-Burnaby pipeline proj-ect. If approved, the twinned pipeline would increase oil tanker traf-fic in the Strait of Juan de Fuca from five to about 25 tankers per month.
In December, Van-couver passed a resolution to act as an intervenor in the Trans Mountain hearings as well.
Climate change made simple
Thomas Pedersen, executive director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions at the University of Victoria, practises what he preaches, as he plugs in his Nissan Leaf outside his office.Sharon Tiffin/ News staff
Daniel PalmerNews staff
The Victoria Police Department is reigning in spending on office supplies, technology upgrades and maintenance on its headquarters, but still needs to cover $1.29 million for salary and pension increases in 2014.
VicPD Chief Frank Elsner and police comptroller Scott Seivewright revealed their $45-million draft bud-get to Victoria council last Thursday. If approved, the budget total would represent a 2.96-per-cent increase over 2013.
Seivewright called the budget “very lean,” adding the department has trimmed more than $1 million
from its non-salary budget since 2009. VicPD’s 20-year-old headquar-ters is also facing necessary main-tenance and technology upgrades that are being deferred, he said.
One looming spending item is a new, secured $600,000 server room required to meet RCMP standards to access crime databases. Retrofit-ting the current room may be pos-
sible, but would still cost as much as $350,000, Seivewright said. Funding would be used from VicPD’s existing operating budget.
Council accepted the draft budget as information to be reviewed by finance staff. A final budget will be presented to council in the coming months.
VicPD tightens belt for upcoming year
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hosting a community art-making and story shar-ing event tomorrow (Feb. 8) at Hillside Centre as part of Family Day long weekend. The Centre has free art activities and prize draws for chil-dren. As well, volunteers will be on hand to talk about 1Up services and how they help in the community. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the mall’s centre court.
Visit museum free on Family DayFamilies and others are encouraged to take
Family Day exploring the Royal B.C. Museum, when admission is free all day. Guided activi-ties from 1 to 3 p.m. include identifying bones, taking part in a scavenger hunt, sketching in the Natural History gallery, dressing up for pho-tos and having fun with habitat. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 pm.
CRD’s green campaign launchesThe Capital Regional District is reminding resi-
dents what it means to live sustainably with its Green 365 In The Kitchen campaign.
The awareness campaign includes a partner-ship with The Apple Box at the Vic West Com-munity Centre and a Feb. 22 kitchen party at The London Chef, 953 Fort St. To learn more, visit crd.bc.ca/green365.
Residential tree chippingThe city’s annual resident tree-chipping ser-
vice begins Feb. 11 at 7 a.m. Each household is allowed one pile of short branches, roughly a pick-up truck load in size. Yard waste can also be dropped off free at the public works yard, 417 Garbally Rd., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 pm. See victoria.ca/branchchipping for details.
COMMUNITY NEWSIN BRIEF
Kitchen scraps program proves a roaring success
Daniel PalmerNews staff
Victoria’s kitchen scraps program marked its one-year anniversary Feb. 4, hav-ing diverted more than 1,800 tonnes of food from city gar-bage bins.
Victoria’s average monthly diversion rate was 36.5 per
cent, surpassing its 30-per-cent goal. In November, diver-sion rates reached 41 per cent, showing residents are adapt-ing to the behavioural change, said Mayor Dean Fortin.
“Victoria residents have proudly embraced this sus-tainable program that treats kitchen scraps as a resource, not a waste product,” he said.
Starting in 2015, waste ser-vices providers will be fined at Hartland landfill if kitchen scraps are found in gar-bage drop-offs. Victoria and Oak Bay are already running municipal pick-up programs, while Saanich and Esquimalt will fully implement their kitchen scraps programs later this spring.
Greater Victoria’s only organic materials processor, Foundation Organics in Cen-tral Saanich, had its licence suspended last year after neighbours complained of foul odours and litter. Kitchen scraps are now trucked to Cobble Hill as the CRD looks for alternate providers.
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2014 Residential Branch Chipping
The City of Victoria provides a branch chipping service to help residents remove tree branches from their yard.
Please have tree branches on the boulevard for chipping by Tuesday, February 11 at 7 a.m.
What You Need to Know• NEW: Tree branches must be between 2.5 cm
and 25 cm (1" and 10") in diameter for chipping.
• Each household is allowed one branch pile 1.2 m x 1.2 m x 1.8 m (4' x 4' x 6') in size.
• Branches are to be loosely stacked with their cut ends together.
• Branches should not be placed in bags or boxes, or tied with string or wire.
• Only tree branches, please.
City trucks make one pass down a street. If a return trip is required, a $40 fee will be charged per request.
Victoria residents can drop off leaf and garden waste for free year-round at the City of Victoria Public Works Yard, 417 Garbally Road, Saturdays from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proof of residency is required in the form of a valid driver’s licence.
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Like a diamond, new Hillside dazzlesHillside Centre general
manager Kerry Shular hasn’t had many opportunities to come up for air the past
couple of years.
When she took a few minutes’ breather to speak about the massive expansion and renovation that has transformed the mall, she chuckled,
recalling a recent conversation.“It’s funny, I was just saying
to someone this is the first time in 18 months that I haven’t had a construction trailer in the front parking lot,” she said.
While securing tenants for the handful of remaining vacancies among 22 new spaces is a priority, Shular happily reported the expansion/renovation is in the area of “95 per cent” completed, with only some landscaping, lighting and signage to be completed.
Some mall newcomers, such as Tip Top Tailors, GNC and Cali Nails, aren’t quite in place yet. Target expects a mid-March “soft opening,” Shular said. But enlarged Shoppers Drug Mart and Sport Chek stores are attracting plenty of attention at the Shelbourne Street end of the mall.
Tenants who have stayed are happy to see the lion’s share of the work done. Some, like Wrapprz, an independent seller of customized e-device covers and four-year tenant, managed to secure a more premium location.
“We’re right next to Purdy’s.
It’s a better spot than we were in before,” said Laura Hubert, store co-owner with husband, Jeff. “It’s been a long haul for us, for sure, with all the construction around. But as far as traffic goes, people are starting to come and check things out. It’s be nice when the whole new wing is full of stores.”
Hubert is excited about the future of the mall with its fresh new look, doubled-in-size food court and broader range of offerings with such anchor stores as Target and Marshall’s, similar to Winner’s and owned by the same parent company.
In the Greater Victoria mall battles to attract new customers, Shular believes Hillside now has something to offer everyone. “We’re being selective about what we’re bringing in. It’s a careful consideration of what works and what doesn’t.”
The expansion positions Hillside as the leader in the middle market, the 25-and-over age, mid-price point, Shular
said. “We service everybody from families to seniors to teens to children.”
Not only has the mall increased its offerings, with more to come, it has made big changes to its external infrastructure, something she called the “sustainability of the new Hillside.”
More trees, greenery and rain gardens, the use of permeable paving materials, and the installation of an underground collection system to prevent leaked vehicle fluids from entering the Bowker Creek watershed – all contribute to the greening of the shopping centre.
“We even have 12 car chargers on site,” Shular said.
While the major project was planned and started before the mall was sold last year to Bentall Kennedy, Hillside’s original developer back in 1969, the new owners will be looking to the mix of 100-plus tenants to spur a solid return on their investment over the long term.
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Laura Hubert, co-owner of Wrapprz in the expanded Hillside Centre, is excited about the 45-year-old mall’s future.
Charity focus for local merchantsVancouver Island
Construction Association’s U40 Network raised more than $8,500 for street community supporter Dandelion Society, at a Casino Royale night Jan. 30. The young construction leaders annually pick a charity to support with their fundraising efforts … You still have time to donate your gently used jeans to a local shelter through Warehouse One – The Jean Store. The retailer, with stores in Hillside Centre, Millstream Village and Tillicum Centre, will give customers 20 per cent off purchases with the donation of two or more pairs of jeans through Feb. 9 … Reps from Monk Office Supply presented a cheque for $800 to the Mustard Seed, donated at its stores before Christmas.
New businesses offer international flair
A pair of new businesses downtown are bringing
international flavour to the city.Raj Gupta’s Saaz Restaurant
and Lounge, tucked inside in a heritage building at 103-535 Yates St., offers Indian food with specialities like butter chicken, Dosa crepes and Tandoori dishes. A short walk away at 1210 Broad St., Katrina Ulasovska’s Domani Fashion presents women’s clothing, shoes and handbags from Italy.
West Shore operationscertifiable green
Eight private and public organizations on the West Shore have earned Vancouver Island Green Business Certification distinction.
They are City of Colwood (municipal hall), Royal Bay Bakery, Forester’s Bistro and Bar, Growlies for Pets, Farley Martin Notaries Public, Stephen Whipp Financial, Caring for First Nations Children Society and Oak Bay Bicycles.
Who’s making waveson the business front
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney has named Alison Barratt its new executive director, replacing outgoing founding director Angus Matthews. Barratt brings 12 years of experience working with ocean conservation to the job, including nearly a decade at the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Calif. … West Shore Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new board of directors recently, with retired aerospace engineer and Bitez Sandwich Bar owner Doug Kobayashi at the helm as president. Others on the board executive are Ken Taylor, Dana Boutin and Robert Potier, and newly installed directors are Scia’new First Nation treaty negotiator Henry Chipps, lawyer Shelly Quinte and realtor Brad McLaren.
Send us your business news to [email protected].
Notice of Community Open Houses:
Treatment Plant at McLoughlin Point
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2014
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Esquimalt Legion 622 Admirals Road, Esquimalt
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2014
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Archie Browning Sports Centre - Crow’s Nest 1151 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt
Residents are invited to two Community Open Houses to learn more
about the Treatment Plant planned for McLoughlin Point.
Information will be provided on the Seaterra Program, including the
Treatment Plant at McLoughlin Point, the site rezoning application and
the amenities and mitigation package negotiated between the Township
of Esquimalt and the Capital Regional District.
A boat tour is available to view the site of the Treatment Plant at
McLoughlin Point from the water on Sunday, February 16. Participation
is limited. Email [email protected] by February 14 to register.
More information is available online at www.seaterraprogram.ca.
A6 • www.vicnews.com Friday, February 7, 2014 - VICTORIA NEWS
Fund for Benson family eclipses $100,000 mark
The community is rallying around Victoria father-to-be Dylan Benson after his wife suf-fered a brain hemorrhage while pregnant with the couple’s child.
Robyn Benson, 32, was declared brain dead by doctors on Dec. 29, but her unborn child continues to grow as Robyn remains on life support. Doc-tors hope the child can reach 34 weeks – seven weeks away
– before delivering him through caesarian section, according to Dylan’s blog, misterbenson.com.
“Iver is still growing in the
womb and amazingly things are still remaining healthy as far as my wife’s body goes,” Dylan, 32, wrote in a Jan. 28 blogpost.
A youcaring.com fundraising drive, set up by Dylan, has far surpassed its $36,000 goal, the equivalent of his wife’s annual salary.
On Wednesday, the fund sat at more than $100,000.
“I know that the day or the day after he is born will be the day that I have to say goodbye to Robyn,” Dylan said.
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Victoria couple Dylan and Robyn Benson on their wedding day.
Sewage figures disputed
Bateman pegs that number closer to $530, but said many cost allocation questions remain unanswered, especially for businesses. “You can’t make good decisions with a vacuum of good information,” he said.
Young, a Victoria councillor, said the federation is jumping to conclusions, as municipalities have autonomy in how they allocate costs to taxpayers. Victoria is stressing a pay model based on flow, he added.
Complicating the financial picture is a recent decision by Colwood to study opting out of Seaterra and build its own sewage treatment facility. The municipality will float the idea at a CRD committee meeting Feb. 12. “If Colwood pulls out, that will further increase the cost by 4.5 per cent to other municipalities. That’s $40 million,” Bateman said, quoting CRD figures.
The current sewage treatment project includes a wastewater treatment plant at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt and a biosolids and incineration facility at Hartland landfill in Saanich. Both projects are in the early stages of tendering, with an estimated project completion date of [email protected]
Continued from Page A1In 2014, the City of Victoria will upgrade the aging playground equipment at Alexander Park and Hollywood Park to meet national safety standards and to better meet the needs of the community.
You and your family are invited to drop by an open house to share what type of play equipment you’d like to see in these parks.
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For more information, visit: www.victoria.ca
Open House:Upgrades toAlexander Park Playground
Wednesday, February 193 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Fernwood Community Centre 1240 Gladstone Avenue
Open House:Upgrades toHollywood Park Playground
Tuesday, February 255 p.m.– 8 p.m.
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There will be lots of loving in the rooms at Craigdarroch Castle starting this weekend and the public is invited to watch.
Castle rooms set the backdrop for Giggling Iguana Production’s Shakespeare in Love: Scenes of Love from Shakespeare, benefitting the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival.
Love scenes, songs and a sonnet from six of William Shakespeare’s works will be performed in six different rooms while the audience moves throughout the castle to watch each one.
“It’s a really exciting way to see the castle,” says Shakespeare festival producer and Shakespeare in Love direc-tor Karen Lee Pickett. “If you’re looking for something romantic and unique to do with your sig-nificant other, or someone you hope will become a significant other, this is a great way.”
Scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew and Henry the V are some of the plays to be performed. Five local actors, all of whom are well-versed in Shakespeare productions, have been cast. They are: Cam Culham, Amy Lee Radigan, Adam Holbroyd, Susie Mullen and Noelle Antonsen. Each scene involves two or three actors, so each performer will appear in several scenes.
“It gives them the opportunity to do these little snippets of a play which they hardly get to do, except in a class,” Pickett says. “It’s exciting to work on different characters and in different places and experience different shows.”
Shakespeare in Love builds on the momentum of last year’s event at Craigdarroch Castle with a different selection of scenes for 2014. The style
of show was originally staged in 2001 by Giggling Iguana Productions’ Ian Case, also a Shakespeare Society board member. It was resurrected last year as an annual fundraiser for the society.
The Victoria Shakespeare Society is currently planning for their upcoming, 24th sea-son, but Pickett was mum on what can be expected this year.
“Come see the show and you will get a heads up on the season,” Pickett says.
Shakespeare in Love opens Feb. 7 and plays Feb. 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Showtime is 8 p.m. Reservations are required and there is a limit of 50 audi-ence members per show. The
show runs about one hour and refreshments and desserts will be served in the dining room after-wards.
There is no seating during he performance and the castle is not wheelchair accessible. Attendees are required to walk 87 stairs.
Craigdarroch Castle: 1050 Joan Crescent. General admission: $28, castle members: $25.Tickets at thecastle.ca or 250-592-5323.
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SHARoN TIFFIN PHoTo Cam Culham busts out some of the Bard’s best moves on Amy Lee-Radigan at Craigdarroch Castle. The two are among thespians to perform Shakespearian love scenes throughout the castle during Shakespeare in Love, a show and fundraiser for the Victoria Shakespeare Society running until Feb. 15.
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Games glitza thin cover
The Olympics are a strange beast.In the lead-up to the Games, we focus a lot of our
attention on the host country and how well we think it will welcome the world.
We talk about how prepared it is to host a flood of athletes, sports fans and international media in its spit-shined venues, and we learn about the social and political problems unique to that country.
Then the Opening Ceremony begins and we don’t think about location again until we’re comparing their spectacle to previous host countries.
The Olympics are, for all intents and purposes, an event that can be replicated anywhere there are enough sport venues and hotel rooms to accommodate the events and additional people.
With that in mind, why, then, does the International Olympic Committee bestow the honour of hosting the Games on a country embroiled in
human rights controversies? Any number of other countries – including bid finalists Salzburg, Austria and Pyeongchang, South Korea – could have earned the hosting duties.
We remain deeply troubled by Russia’s newly implemented anti-gay laws, which allow that country to arrest or fine anyone who “promotes nontraditional sexual relations.”
The IOC is governed by the Olympic Charter, which completely prohibits discrimination. IOC president Thomas Bach has repeatedly said he’s been assured by President Vladimir Putin that Russia will respect the Charter while the Games are happening. The fact those assurances are necessary should have been reason enough not to award Russia the Winter Games.
But with the competition already underway, that’s a moot point.
Instead, we urge our fellow Canadians to continue having an open dialogue about these injustices through the course of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Take pride in Canada’s athletes as we watch them perform in the coming weeks, but don’t get so swept up that the discrimination being perpetrated in the host country is forgotten.
Canada’s notion of true patriot love must extend beyond our borders. The pride we feel on home soil from being glorious and free should be felt by the citizens of every country, especially at the Olympics, when we’re highlighting fellowship among all.
YOUR VIEW
Last week, I applied to participate in the National Energy Board review of Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain pipeline. However, I do not know whether the NEB will accept my application.
The board has announced they will only accept submissions on this proposal from British Columbians who are “directly affected” by the project and tankers or have “relevant expertise.”
Having grown up on the West Coast, I take issue with that assertion.
Harvesting from the ocean is a vital part of my culture as a coastal person. I was taught how to catch crabs and collect shellfish as a child. My family still enjoys crabs caught off Sidney, clams from the Gulf Islands and fish caught right off Clover Point in Victoria.
Sharing these experiences with my six-year-old son is very important to me. If there is an oil spill, all coastal residents stand to lose our ability to safely engage in these activities. Oil tankers on our delicate and unpredictable coast threaten salmon-bearing rivers and the wildlife and communities that depend on them, and will directly affect my family and I.
I believe in the right of every concerned British Columbian to participate in this decision-making process.
Anna KempVictoria
Lobby politicianson climate action
Re: Climate change made simple – the solutions are trickier (vicnews.com)
The trick is taking these great action items from Tom Pederson and getting politicians to take action on them. As citizens of a democracy, we need to speak up and demand that our politicians take action on climate change.
At some point, we lost our connection to our representatives. They don’t hear what the people they represent are saying.
Many Canadians agree that climate change should be the top priority of the government.
Yet, how many environmental bills have been shot down? Will they shoot down the Climate Change Accountability Act again? Is this what they call representing their constituency?
Like (climate change activist group) Citizens Climate Lobby, we should each reach out to our politicians and ask them to be serious about implementing environmental policies.
Tell them that if they are truly representing their constituency, they need to take action now.
No more stalling. No more delaying. No more misinformation. Make it happen. It’s your job.
Amar KumarEtobicoke, Ont.
Spoiler endingfor Gracepoint?
I am delighted that various areas of Greater Victoria and Sidney will benefit from the production of Gracepoint, a remake of the highly popular British show Broadchurch.
However, please tell me there will be a different ending – a different murderer.
The main reason Broadchurch was so successful in the UK, apart from superb acting and photography, was that it was a genuine whodunnit.
Nobody guessed who the murderer was until the very last episode. Now that we all know (or soon will from friends who cannot keep a secret) who the murderer is, just what is the point?
Pauline MillsEsquimalt
Editor’s note: Fox Entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly revealed in January that Gracepoint will indeed feature a different ending than Broadchurch. So watch with anticipation, Pauline.
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FILM OPENINGVICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL -(Odeon/The Vic) The big news this week is the opening of the annual Victoria Film Festival, showcasing several dozen feature films, compendiums of short films, plus symposiums and other special events. For details, grab a brochure or check out their easy-to-use website for full details.THE MONUMENTS MEN -(Odeon/Landmark Uni 4/SilverCity/Westshore) George Clooney directs and acts in this rousing true-life tale of an American platoon during the Second World War tasked with retrieving European art masterworks pilfered by the Nazis. With Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, and John Goodman.THE LEGO MOVIE -(SilverCity/Landmark Uni 4/Westshore) An evil LEGO tyrant plans to glue the entire universe together, and it’s up to an ordinary LEGO mini-figure to save the day. This animated romp features the vocal talents of Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, and Will Ferrell.VAMPIRE ACADEMY -(SilverCity) Peaceful and mortal vampires called Morols live discreetly amongst us humans, but are being hunted by nasty, immortal vampires. Luckily, the Morols have a sexy guardian named Rose. Let the biting begin!★★★★ 12 YEARS A SLAVE -(Odeon) This harrowing, true-life tale of a free black man in 1840s America who was kidnapped and sold into slavery is this year’s Oscar front runner. Directed by Steve McQueen (Hunger, Shame) and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Brad Pitt.★★★½ AMERICAN HUSTLE -(Odeon/SilverCity) David O. Russell (Three Kings, The Fighter) looks good to be collecting Oscar Gold for this screwball crime dramedy, loosely based on the 1970s Abscam scandal, when an FBI sting ensnared a bunch of congressman on corruption charges. This devil’s brew of messy emotions and sneaky double-crosses features a great cast that includes Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence.★★½ AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY -(Odeon/Landmark Uni 4) A wildly dysfunctional family has an acrimonious, often venomous reunion after a funeral. Meryl Streep acts up a storm as the family matriarch, but all the shrieking and anger and emotional messiness doesn’t have much of a point. The great cast includes Chris Cooper, Sam Shepard, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Ewan McGregor, and Dermot Mulroney.★★★½ DALLAS BUYERS CLUB -(Odeon) Matthew McConaughey has latterly gone from laughing stock to leading actor, and is currently an Oscar fave for his role in this true-life 1980s-era story of Ron Woodroof, a redneck, homophobic rodeo rider from Texas who finds out he has contracted AIDS from wild living. Given only weeks to live, Woodroof finds out about the experimental drug AZT and comes alive as a drug-smuggling AIDS activist, helping not just himself but many other sufferers. Co-star Jared Leto is also nominated, for best supporting actor.FROZEN -(SilverCity/Westshore) As a prelude to winter comes this appealing Disney animated tale about a brave woman who sets out to rescue a kingdom trapped in eternal winter. Some of the other characters include a goofy snowman and his reindeer buddy. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen.★★★½ GRAVITY -(SilverCity) Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in a harrowing, brilliantly-executed thriller about two astronauts aboard a space station who survive an accident only to find themselves drifting helplessly through space, with little hope of rescue or survival. Oscar loves this movie!★★★HER -(Odeon) Most critics have loved the latest from the incomparably weird Spike Jonze
(Being John Malkovich), which stars Joaquin Phoenix
as a lonely writer who develops an intensely intimate
relationship with his computer’s Siri-like operating system (voiced with beguiling sexiness by Scarlett Johansson). See review in the monthly Monday Magazine.★★★ THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG -(SilverCity) Peter Jackson delivers three hours of fast-paced entertainment in this exciting, combat-filled and often funny account of Bilbo, Gandalf, and a bevy of bearded dwarves as they confront that terrifying, gold-hoarding dragon named Smaug (voiced by the suddenly ubiquitous Benedict Cumberbatch).★ I, FRANKENSTEIN -(SilverCity/Westshore) Aaron Eckhart stars in a truly terrible special effects-driven fantasy thriller about how Mary Shelley’s legendary monster becomes mankind’s saviour as he teams up with angelic gargoyles (!) to battle demons ready to conquer humanity. With Bill Nighy.★★½ JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT -(SilverCity/Westshore) A young Jack Ryan (Chris Pine, Star Trek) has to upshift from covert CIA analyst to kick-ass field agent in this high-octane thriller about a Russian plot to destroy the U.S. economy as part of a terrorist attack. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and co-starring Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, and Colm Feore.★★ LABOR DAY -(Odeon/Westshore) The previously credible Jason Reitman (Up in the Air) directs Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin in a sudsy, occasionally laughable melodrama about a depressed single mom who has an encounter with a seemingly scary escaped convict, only to find herself falling for the hunky dude. See review online.THE NUT JOB -(SilverCity/Westshore) So-so reviews have greeted this animated romp about a curmudgeonly squirrel who gets banished from his park and has to learn to survive in the big city -- so watch out, Maury’s Nut Store! With the vocal talents of Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl, and Will Arnett.★★★½ PHILOMENA -(Landmark Cinema 4) Oscar-nomination speculation is already swirling around Judi Dench for her performance as a woman who was forced to give up her out-of-wedlock child 50 years ago and is now determined to track him down. This surprisingly funny dramedy co-stars Steve Coogan and is directed by the great Stephen Frears (High Fidelity, The Queen).★★RIDE ALONG -(Westshore) The jokes are raunchy and predictable in this action comedy about a fast-talking security guard who joins his cop brother-in-law-to-be on a ride along in order to prove himself worthy of marrying the man’s sister. With Ice Cube and Kevin Hart.★★THAT AWKWARD MOMENT -(SilverCity/Westshore) Three 20-something guys who are best friends find themselves confronting a terrifying question: are their current dates just casual affairs . . . or something more? Zac Efron stars in an uninspired romcom, set amidst the hook-up generation, that clumsily blends raunchy jokes with tender feelings. See review.★★★½ THE WOLF OF WALL STREET -(Odeon/SilverCity) Revered director Martin Scorsese reunites with Leonardo DiCaprio for this electrifyingly debauched, true-life tale of Jordan Belfort, a sleazy Wall Street stockbroker at the centre of a massive financial scandal in the 1990s. With Matthew McConaughey, Jonah Hill, and Jon Favreau.
SCREENINGSMOVIE MONDAY - screens Bernie. Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise) helmed this droll true-crime story starring Jack Black as a small-town Texas mortician who kills a wealthy widow, then goes to great trouble to create the illusion she’s still alive. This is a wonderfully entertaining slice of oddball Americana. 6:30 pm MONDAY in the 1900-block Fort. By donation. 595-FLIC. moviemonday.ca.AWARENESS FILM NIGHT -is showing Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle. After the screening of the documentary about residential
schools, two survivors of Vancouver Island residential schools will discuss their experiences. WEDNESDAY, 7 pm, Edward Milne Community School theatre, 6218 Sooke Road.
IMAXGREAT WHITE SHARK -(Fri.-Thurs., 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm) The ocean’s most iconic predator gets star billing in a documentary exploring the myth and the reality of the great white shark and the scientists who study it.★★★ HIDDEN UNIVERSE -(11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm: Fri.-Thurs.) Travel to the farthest reaches of the visible universe courtesy of the world’s most amazing telescopes.★★★ SPACE JUNK -(noon, 6 pm) Hundreds of tons of junk are orbiting above the planet, and this fascinating doc tells you why you need to know about it.
CINECENTACinecenta at UVic screens its films in the Student Union Building. Info: 721-8365. cinecenta.com.★★★½ CAPTAIN PHILLIPS -(Fri.-Sat., Feb. 7-8: 3:00, 7:00, 9:30) Tom Hanks is superb in this harrowing and suspenseful account of a notorious piracy episode that took place off the coast of Somalia.CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 -(Sat.-Sun., Feb. 8-9: 1:00 matinees) The wacky animated comedy about an infamous machine that churns out scary food-animal hybrids was popular enough to merit
a sequel. Consider yourself warned! With the vocal talents of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, and Will Forte.WADJDA -(Sun., Feb. 9: 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 & Mon., Feb. 10: 7:00, 9:00) Saudi Arabia is the last place to look for feminist films, yet nothing but praise has greeted this smart and funny crowd-pleaser about a rebellious 12-year-old girl who never met a rule she couldn’t subvert.★★★★2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY -(Tues., Feb. 11: 7:00) Stanley Kubrick’s visionary sci-fi epic remains a landmark of cinema. Before there was the NSA, HAL was eavesdropping!MUSCLE SHOALS -(Wed.-Thurs., Feb. 12-13: 7:00, 9:15) Everyone from the Rolling Stones to Wilson Pickett have made music at this legendary Alabama recording studio, which created a unique sound that was both gritty and soulful.
THE VIC THEATREThe Vic Theatre is located at 808 Douglas Street. Info: thevic.ca VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL -Our city’s annual film festival is off and running. Please check the VFF guide or go online to their website for film details. And many films are selling out, so buy your tickets early!
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Although neither gender comes off well in That Awkward Moment, it’s definitely the men who have more apologizing to do. Better make that boy-men, as this is yet another bro-mance comedy – think Friends, but with more dick jokes – that features commitment-phobic 20-something guys wallowing in the shallows of hook-up culture.
Awkward is the fairy tale of three best buds who live in New York, but seemingly many miles from reality. First there’s Jason (Zac Efron), a smooth operator who has just met the rather perfect Ellie (Imogen Poots) but can’t exactly figure out how she can be made to fit into his score-then-move-on lifestyle. Then we have Daniel (Miles Teller), a sarcastic slacker who has somehow persuaded a sexy gal pal named Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis) to act as his “wing man” and help him pick up pliable ladies in bars. When these two suddenly start crushing on each other, predictable complications ensue. Finally we have Mikey (Michael B. Jordan), a lonely doctor who got married young and whose gor-geous wife doesn’t seem to love him anymore. All that’s left is for the director to add alcohol, stir in lots of crass jokes of the sitcom vari-ety, and then have our immature protagonists embarrass themselves repeatedly before achiev-ing a few feel-good insights by movie’s end.
Awkward and derivative, this romcom by first-time writer-director Tom Gormican aspires ineffectually to being a latter-day Jerry Maguire. The performances are fine, sure, but in between the forced laughs you will keep asking yourself why these smart women are so ready to settle for such dismal dudes. And Gormican deserves to be spanked for exhuming the cliché of the disgraced ex-lover who wins back his girlfriend by making an elaborate apology to her in front of a large audience. With any luck, this will just be a bad memory by Valentine’s.
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From rather ordinary to rather extraordinaryTampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and doing it repeatedly is impressive. The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing. Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 mod-el. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.
LooksThe styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sporti-er look with a bit more aggression. The most aggressive version of both
the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.
InsideOne of the reasons that the Civic is the best selling car in Canada is the practical, yet sporty interior in both the sedan and coupe. Many people, including me, didn’t initially like the split dash with the speedometer on the top and the ta-chometer on the bottom, but over time this design has proven to be a winner. I was wrong. The split design now incorporates more information to see without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other functions like radio station information are just below the front window. In
addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduc-tion of Display Audio system that is available on the EX and Touring models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen design that lets the driver access many functions from the radio to apps that piggyback off your iPhone. (No Android apps yet but they are working on this.) This taps into the power of your phone, in the big screen, with full
integration. I liked the speed and func-tion of the design but really missed a rotary dial to adjust the volume over a touch screen volume design. Yes, there is a volume control on the steering wheel but one next to the radio would complete the package.
DriveHonda has made one small change and one big change to help with fuel economy. The small one is the exhaust system has been adjusted in both the sedan and coupe to let the engine breath better, improving horsepower slightly from 140hp to 143hp. The big change is the introduction of an in-house continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT), replacing the old 5-speed automatic. This actually makes this little car more drivable and might be the best CVT on the market. The car snaps away from a stop and cruises with ease on the highway, with quick changes
in the gear ratio that helps mimic a conventional automatic design. In addition, there is a sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel to help liven things up. Honda has done a first rate job here and their efforts have been rewarded with a six per cent improvement in city fuel economy and an overall drop from 6.2L/100km combined to 6.0L, something very hard to do with such a small car. The driving dynamics of the Civic has always been very good due to a fully independent suspension and willing engine. The 143hp is a nice match for this car and the CVT is a great comple-ment. The 5-speed manual is a blast to drive but it could use a 6th gear on the highway, as the high-revving engine can get noisy. The steering is crisp and the car overall instills a high level of confidence.
VerdictHonda admits that their Civic might not be the top choice in every reason to buy a compact car but they are near the top in all categories. From fuel economy to reliability, resale value, cost of ownership and sportiness this car is a good choice. The many improvements made to the car over the past three-model-years, has taken the Civic from rather ordinary to rather extraordinary. They know how to make a good, solid, reliable car and for 2014 things just a little bit more interesting.
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Before you know it you’re nestled cozily in the heated sport driver’s seat, looking where you want to go and having the time of your life; sliding sideways on a snow and ice track in a $140,000 sports car. Life is wunderbar. The best part about this teenage dream is that it’s not a teenage dream.It’s a reality. For those wanting to learn car control on a designated ice/snow track, it’s entirely possible thanks to Porsche’s Camp4 training school.
The track’s location is less than a couple of hours drive outside of Montreal, Quebec at Mecaglisse. It’s a playground for the German automaker’s, rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S and Cayman, along with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S. You’ll have the opportunity to drive all three vehicles in various parts of the facility. Whether you are learning how to control over- and
under-steer on the oval, or learning how to appropri-ately kick the back end out by blipping the throttle at the slalom, chances are, you’ll have a grin on your face the whole time.And if you spin out, you just keep going. The program commences with a driver’s briefing and drivers are intro-duced to their instructors. Proper seating position is
explained and then it’s time to hit the track. Exercises are done with two people to each car, and each Porsche is equipped with radios that are linked together. That way, the in-structor can talk to you and give you pointers while they observe what’s going on.Sometimes you get praise. Sometimes you get con-structive criticism. It’s just part of the process.
Two major points that were stressed in any of the exer-cises were: look where you want to go not where you are going and the tires can only do one job at a time.The latter means that if you are trying to brake and turn in tandem, chances are you won’t have the maximum amount of traction, and therefore, you can upset the balance of the car and possibly not execute the
manoeuvre you were trying to do. Even if you do make a mistake, you just dust off the snow and try again.The Camp4 program originated in Finland in 1996 and has since been executed around the world. It’s hard to believe how much you can learn in such a short amount of time. And how much your face will hurt afterwards and not even because of sub-zero temperatures.The cost of Camp4 is $5,195 (plus taxes.)That includes three nights accommodation at The Esterel Suites & Spa (a luxury hotel nearby) two full days of driving and all your meals and transfers from the track.As I said, even if you mess up, you keep going, and no, you won’t get in trouble for having fun. It’s part of the learning experience.Visit www.porsche.com/canada-pde/en/winterdriv-ing/ for more information.
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‘‘Even if you mess up, you keep going ... it’s part of the learning experience.’’Alexandra Straub
Channeling your inner teenager in the snow
Classic trucks of the screenVintage pickups and SUVs are among the hottest things in the collector car world. Not surprisingly, they are also popular on the big and small screen. Here are five fine examples.1. 1973 Ford F-250 (The Blues Brothers): After stiff-ing the proprietor of Bob’s Country Bunker on a huge bar tab, Jake and Elwood Blues take off in the Blues-mobile with “The Good Ole Boys” – the country and western act that they’d im-personated at said bar – in hot pursuit. Love the shot of two angry musicians in cos-tume glaring out the front windows of the camper shell, just before the truck winds up on its side. 2. 1967 Ford Bronco (Green Acres): The much-loved CBS
comedy featured a then-new red 1967 Ford Bronco as the official vehicle of scatter-brained county agent Hank Kimball, usually seen driven around Hooter-ville and the Douglas farm (minus doors and top). For most of its run, Green Acres was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, so the Bronco’s frequent appear-ances were no surprise.3. 1972 Chevrolet C-10 (Dazed and Confused): The 1993 Richard Linklater high school cult classic, set in the mid-1970s, featured what appeared to be a 1972 Chevy C-10 pickup in Cheyenne trim. It was driven by paddle-wielding upper-classman Benny O’Donnell (played by Cole Hauser), who freshmen
encountered at their peril.4. 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning (The Fast and the Furious): Lead actor Paul
Walker drove this very spe-cial Ford pickup. Produced by Ford’s Special Vehicles Team, the 1999 Lightning
featured a supercharged 5.4-litre V-8 that produced 360 hp. It was used as a parts getter in the first of the Fast and Furious movies. 5. 1973 Ford F-100 (The Dukes of Hazzard): Yeah, it’s a shock, there were pickup trucks featured in the Dukes of Hazzard. Uncle Jesse always seemed to have a semi-ratty white Ford pickup. Most of the time it was a ’73 F-100 but in early episodes, he could be seen with a 1968 Ford stepside pickup and in later ones, a late 1970s F-250.Rob Sass is the vice-presi-dent of content for Hagerty Insurance, a leading provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca.
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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$33,888 $32,299
2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM
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(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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Catch me if you canCastaway Wanderer player Chad Northcott is chased down by a UBC Old Boy player Colbey Franco during a Ceili’s Cup League Division 1 B.C. Rugby Union match last Sunday at Windsor Park. The hosts, who have this weekend off, won 21-8.
Pacers pack basketball punchStrange as it may sound, provincial
championships are somewhat old hat for the Pacific Christian School Pacers senior girls basketball team.
Setting aside their four B.C. cham-pionship titles in open A and AA level tournaments over the years, the Pac-ers had yet to win the B.C. Christian Secondary Schools Athletic Associa-tion title – until last weekend.
The Saanich team captured its first banner in the highly competi-tive Christian field with a come-from-behind 68-65 win over perennial strength Abbotsford Christian in last Saturday’s final in Surrey.
“Me and my Grade 12 friends on the team, we’re super excited to get a banner,” said tournament MVP and pacers point guard, Hannah Thomp-son. She was one of three graduating players honoured at a pennant-rais-ing ceremony held before a Tuesday city league game at PCS.
The Pacers, who went 3-0 at the tournament, led for most of the final but fell behind by nine points late in the fourth quarter. Led by Kat Can-dell (25 points) in the backcourt and Thompson (17 pts.) up front, PCS went on a 14-2 run to cap the victory.
Down 65-62 with less than a minute to go, the Pacers got a baseline three-pointer from Candell to tie the game.
After a stop at the other end of the court, Thompson stole the ball and raced downcourt to hit a layup.
“It was a little bit surreal, but it’s an awesome story,” said PCS co-coach John Stewart. “It was neat to see it all unfold.”
The Pacers, currently second in the city AA league, set their sights on the playoffs, which begin with the Lower Island tournament at Pacific Christian on Feb. 14 and 15.
Competitive members of the Fal-con Gymnastics Club in Saanich piled up the medals at their first major meet of the season, the Orca Invitational in Duncan.
Of the 18 Falcon athletes who made the trip, four won gold all-around medals for cumulative point totals. They included Emma Olenick
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A full list of Falcon medalists can be found at vicnews.com/sports.
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Joss will open his Victoria sports pub at 9 a.m. every morning of the Olympics, allowing fans to catch rebroadcasts of early morning games and live sports airing mid-morning, including the
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The Podium also holds a restaurant license, meaning children are welcome.
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Over at The Monkey Tree Pub in Saanich, owner Robert Card is hanging up Canadian flags and screening the major events when he can.
“Everybody wants to watch something different. We have 13 TVs so hopefully we can find something for everybody,” he said.
The Monkey Tree will also show rebroadcasted events from early morning games.
“There’s nothing we can do about that unfortunately,” Card said. “Just like everybody else we don’t have a choice.”
In Oak Bay, Mark Herring, general manager of the Penny Farthing Olde English Pub, said while too many Canadian flags tend to impact the English pub feel, there will be drink and food specials to celebrate the games.
He laments the fact much of the games will be on too early for them to be open. It’s a missed opportunity
for a business boost, unlike this summer’s World Cup, which will be on during prime pub hours.
“It’s not the best, in terms of when it’s being shown,” Herring said. “It is a tough one.”
The Alliance of Beverage Licensees applied for loosened rules to allow pubs and bars to open at early morning hours so patrons could watch events live. The LCLB rejected the application.
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Many viewing options for Olympics fansEarly risersn In typical CBC style, the network is airing the Winter Games from Sochi live with daily coverage airing in the wee hours, and Olympic Morning airing at 3 a.m. Victoria time daily. The opening ceremonies will broadcast today (Feb. 7) on CBC and various other stations at 8 a.m.
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The in-custody suspect is Caucasian, in his mid-40s, five-foot-10 and 175 pounds. He also has a distinct French-Canadian accent, said Det. Mark MacPhail of VicPD’s special victims unit. Police received “exceptional and timely infor-mation from members of the public” to make the arrest, said VicPD Const. Mike Russell, but wouldn’t elaborate further.
“Given the nature of the offences and the suspect’s history we are quite certain there are other victims out there who are not yet known to us,” MacPhail said. “We’re also quite sure that there are additional witnesses to these crimes who have not yet come forward as well.”
The suspect will remain in custody pending trial, Russell said. Anyone with information is asked to call the VicPD Non-Emergency line at 250-995-7654 or the VicPD Detective tip line at 250-995–7444.
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“These individuals … are targeting our most vulnerable,” said VicPD Const. Olivia Nielsen. “I’m hoping that others who have had similar interactions will get in touch with me – especially if they’ve been in contact with these two men.”
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The month-long investigation dismantled a drug-dealing operation that spanned across Greater Victoria, said Sgt. Lance Philip of VicPD’s Strike Force section. “Breaking up a dial-a-dope ring at this level will certainly send a message to others hoping to set up shop here,” he said.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME CARE SUPPORT
BETH’S HOME Care. House-keeping services. I can help accomplish any task. Elizabeth Prince 250-893-5064.
COMPANION/ Housekeeper. Reliable, attention to detail. Er-rands. Accepting new clients. Senior friendly. Excellent ref’s. $20/hr. Call (250)744-1456.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FRIENDLY FRANK
BROTHER SEWING machine, 2 yrs old, rarely used. $30. (778)430-1747.
WINTER BOOTS ladies, sz 11, brown (real leather), $50. Call (778)440-3334.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
FURNITURE
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
DOWNSIZING
Hand & Electric Tools10 x 5 Billiard Slate Table
100 lb Lino Roller Carpet Cutter 2 briefcasesWine Carboy Lifter6”x 20” Timber Steel RollersLrg.Cap. Sawdust VaccumTooled Saddle, Mens jewellryAnd more!(Coombs) 1-250-248-4495
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
TIMESHARE FOR sale; weeks 49 & 51 at Panorama BC Ski Resort. Available for ownership at only the cost for legal fees. Deed property. Call (250)995-2992.
WHITE DAY bed w/trundle in-cludes cover & 3 shams. $275. Call (250)656-7716.
Women’s Mustang Floater Coat & Bib Pants.2 VW & Audi Bike Racks.Car Brochures. Magazines from 50’s & 60’s.
(778)426-2835.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
WANTED 1960’s Pick-up Truck, Ford or Chev, running condition, $500 or less. Call John (250)816-7368.
REAL ESTATE
DUPLEX/4-PLEX
OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909, 5911 Stone Haven Rd in Stone Manor Es-tate’s (behind Hospital) both properties are 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more, $309,000 includes gst. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stone Haven Rd, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm+ den+ rec room heat pump, 5 appls, built-in vac, $384,000 includes gst, on bus route near hospital. Call Gord (250)710-1947.
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CARPENTRY
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CLEANING SERVICES
ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364.
HOUSEKEEPER EXPERI-ENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
DRYWALL
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ELECTRICAL
250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ELECTRICAL
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
FENCING
ALL TYPES of fencing, re-pairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
FURNITURE REFINISHING
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & deliv-ery. References available. 250-475-1462.
GARDENING
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GARDENING
DPM SERVICES- lawn & gar-den, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Pruning, clean-ups, garden maintenance. John Kaiser, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, Pruning & More. Senior’s discount. Free esti-mates. Mike 250-216-7502.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, pow-er washing, de-moss, Insured.
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
HANDYPERSONS
12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588.
AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395.
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HANDYPERSONS
HANDYMAN- Light mainte-nance. Leaky taps, caulking, stain fabric/fl oor removal, elec-trical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
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HAULING AND SALVAGE
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood fl oors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
LANDSCAPING
250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com
ANDREW’S GARDENING- lawn care, hedges, clean-ups, custom built gazebo’s, decks & sheds. Call 778-967-1246.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P re-pairs. 250-478-0186.
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flag-stone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
& MOVING STORAGE
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on lo-cal moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyl-er at 250-418-1747.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PAINTING
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Dis-counts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054.
SAFEWAY PAINTING
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior
Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715
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PLUMBING
EXPERIENCED JOURNEY-MAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
FREE ESTIMATES. Rea-sonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
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PRESSURE WASHING
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.250-744-8588, Norm.
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
LONGVIEW ROOFING re-roofi ng, repairs, new construc-tion. Over 25 yrs exp. Ins, cer-tifi ed, WCB. Free written est.Call Neal at 250-652-4976 or250-886-2574.
RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch onshingles or metal. Fully in-sured. References; ticketedroofers. Call Rupe 250-415-7130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.
TILING
SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Freeest. Call 250-686-6046.
TREE SERVICES
BUDDY’S TREE SERVICES-Trimming, pruning, chipping,removals, hedges, lawn care,Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
UPHOLSTERY
UPHOLSTERER NEEDS work. Your fabric or mine.250-480-7937.
WINDOW CLEANING
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, Sweeping,Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pres-sure Washing. 250-361-6190.
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SPACIOUS 1800 sq.ft. 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath townhouse. $479,000. Complete new in-terior. #1-10045 5th St. Just 2 blocks to Sidney’s main street. Open House Sat & Sun. 1-3pm. 250-516-0104.
HOUSES FOR SALE
AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufac-tured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 min-utes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Pater-son @ 250-246-0637 or email: [email protected]
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APARTMENT/CONDO
1 Bdrm Suitesin Sooke
From $675 per moRefs required.To view call 250-642-1900
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Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. UnitsFully reno
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COTTAGES
PARKSVILLE- Furnished sm cottage. Private, quiet area. NS/NP. Avail Feb 15 or Mar 1. $650 inclusive (250)248-4902
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
UPPER QUADRA- lrg 1 bdrm suite, all utilities included. In-side cat ok. Quiet location. $800. Call 778-350-9303.
HOMES FOR RENT
GREAT neighborhood in Sid-ney. Quiet, close to beach, 10 min walk to town. 3 BD, 1 BR, W&D, DW. Fenced yard, pri-vate entrance. NS, will consid-er pet. Avail March 1. $1400 plus utilities. Call 250-888-9118 or [email protected]
HIGHLANDS. 3-BDRM, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appl’s, carport, lrg deck, small pets. Immediate. $1600. Call (250)478-6385
SIDNEY: 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail Mar. 1. $1200.+ utils. 604-836-5407.
RECREATION
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Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly,
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OAK BAY Border.$475. inclds utils, cable/wi-fi . Semi priv bath, W/D, bus route. Feb 15. Female only. 250-595-7610.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.
SUITES, LOWER
BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground fl oor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755.
BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, non-smokers. Off street park-ing, own yard area, walk to all shops and bus. Avail. now. $800+ shared util’s. Call (250)652-0250 after 5pm.
ESQUIMALT- 2 bdrm ground level, W/D, cat ok. N/S. $1000. Avail now or Feb 1st. (250)385-2846.
GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $700 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446.
HARRIET/UPTOWN- fully fur-nished 3 bdrm, reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1350 in-clusive. W/D. 250-480-0849.
LANGFORD- 2 bd, Park with creek. 5 appl. All utils inc, NS/NP. $1,275. 250-478-1324
NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New fl oors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746.
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TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCINGAuto Financing 1.800.910.6402
AUTO SERVICES
$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
CARS
1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.
2009 KIA SPECTRA- 36,000 km, under warranty, 4 cyclind-er, 5 speed, detailed, spoiler, great looking car in mint condi-tion, $8500. (778)426-3424.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Exc. cond. new hot wa-ter heater, circuit board in fridge, toilet wheel bearings packed tires & electrical brake system checked. In fl oor heat-ing privacy screens, rubber roof vinyl siding water purifi ca-tion kit, 24x12 outdoor mat. Full winter storage shroud with breathable sides & rubber roof. $10,000. 250-652-9660.
VTRUCKS & ANS
1986 NISSAN pick-up truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, stan-dard, 204,000 km. Good run-ning condition. $1500 obo. Call (250)812-6565.
1990 TOYOTA 4x4. Extended cab, V6, 5-spd. 227,000 km. White, great truck! $6500. Call (250)479-3680.
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HomeFinderFind a place to call home
Realtors - you’ll want to get in on this!
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Don DescoteauNews staff
Looking for a detached home but don’t have enough money to make it work?
For people consider-ing becoming a landlord, there are numerous options around Greater Victoria for mortgage helper suite. The range of suites is as varied as the homes they are part of – they run from hastily converted basements to full-feature accommodation designed and built to the B.C. building code, a.k.a. “legal suites.”
In 2010, apartment dwell-ers Jennifer and Keith Souter found what they were look-ing for in the Parkdale sec-tion of the Westhills neigh-bourhood in Langford. The sprawling new development offered homes with various configurations of secondary suites.
“With the income suite we were able to look at a full sin-gle-family dwelling,” Jennifer says. “That was appealing, to be on our own and not have to be part of a strata.”
While the couple were thrilled to be building equity, the living situation was not ideal, she says. The Souters were upstairs while their tenants took the main floor.
“We have a dog and we
were always worried that they might hear us. You’re always conscious of some-one sharing that space,” she says.
They began looking for a housing setup that better suited their needs and found it – about 500 yards away. In July 2012 they moved into a coach house at Westhills, one with a suite above a detached garage.
“We almost never see our tenant, except at rent time,” Souter says. “We feel like we’re completely separate.”
Buying in a new neigh-
bourhood tailored for all manner of families – from young people breaking into the market to couples need-ing close accommodation for elderly parents – is just one example of how to solve the need for a suite.
Realtor Kevin Sing has seen numerous such situa-tions in his 14-plus years in the industry. While there is generally always some finan-cial necessity to such trans-actions, he says, it’s not always about the mortgage helper.
“(Often) it’s about helping
family,” he says, noting suite residents can be at either end of the age spectrum, from college-age children to elderly parents.
“It remains a pretty signifi-cant reason for looking for a home with a suite. Usually we’re looking for a nice suite, usually above ground.”
Regardless of the reasons for searching out homes with suites, buyers should ask their realtor about the municipality’s stance on secondary accommodation, Sing says.
Most jurisdictions have
recognized the need for – and existence of – second-ary suites as a way of provid-ing affordable accommoda-tion. And for the most part, non-registered suites are not a target for bylaw enforce-ment, Sing says.
“Parties and parking” remain the two most com-mon reasons people rent-ing out suites in neighbour-hoods run afoul of bylaw enforcement officers. For buyers who need the rental income to help pay their mortgage, the legal status of a suite and the complaint history are worth asking about, he adds.
“If they’re relying on that income and their comfort zone is not to have to deal with a bylaw officer down the road, they probably should be looking at some-thing that is legal or perhaps rethink their financial situa-tion.”
As with homes them-selves, location is important to tenants. “It’s good to be close to a bus route, say, no more than two buses into UVic or Camosun or Royal Roads (University),” Sing says. A short walk to ameni-ties is also appealing.
While checking out pro-spective tenants is part of their due diligence, Souter enjoys the financial freedom the suite offers them. Not to mention the fact they’ve become part of a group of people in similar situations in the neighbourhood.
“I love it, all of our friends are there,” she [email protected]
Q: WHAT ARE SOME TIPS TO FOLLOW AS A
SINGLE WOMAN HOMEOWNER?
HomeFinderFind a place to call home
BUYING TIP |Check out municipal bylaws relating to secondary suites before making an offer
Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share
with us? Email [email protected]
To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at
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Buy a tool kit – Your collection should
include a good hammer, a multi-head
screwdriver, pipe wrench, utility knife,
needle-nose pliers, tape measure and a saw.Ways to avoid
unfair treatment – Ask friends for referrals
on contractors or service professionals; ask for names of their
customers you can call; get multiple quotes on jobs and get everything
in writing.Ways to protect yourself – Make
yourself familiar with the neighbourhood
by driving or walking around; get to know nearby neighbours; if
you take transit, see who gets on and off the bus
when you do.
TOTAL PROPERTIES SOLD AND DEALS PENDING FOR THE MONTH, 48 MORE THAN JAN. 2013
BENCHMARK PRICE FOR A TYPICAL HOME IN THE REGION
TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTIVE LISTINGS IN REGION
GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »
Photo by Hilary McIntyre
Keith and Jennifer Souter stand in front of their carriage home in the Westhills neighbourhood in Langford. This home, like their last one, includes an over-garage rental suite that offers them financial freedom and separation from their tenant.
MONTH ENDING JAN. 31
Income-helping secondary suites come in all shapes, sizes
– Courtesy thisoldhouse.com
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Greg [email protected]
250.384.8124#150-805 Cloverdale Avenue
Victoria, BC V8X 2S9
www.greglong.ca
“The Terraces” patio homes feature:
• Solid wood exterior doors• Low “E” thermally isolated glazed windows• 20 foot vaulted ceilings (“D” Style Design)• Hardwood and tile flooring• Granite countertops with undermount sinks• Open concept gourmet kitchens• Independent party walls with 1 inch separation and plywood shear walls• Double car garages• Tumbled brick driveways and private patios• Exterior genuine stone finishing• Exterior gas barbecue and water outlets• Fully landscaped, irrigated and partially fenced• Secure gated entrance
The price of each unit includes:
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From rather ordinary to rather extraordinaryTampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and doing it repeatedly is impressive. The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing. Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 mod-el. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.
LooksThe styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sporti-er look with a bit more aggression. The most aggressive version of both
the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.
InsideOne of the reasons that the Civic is the best selling car in Canada is the practical, yet sporty interior in both the sedan and coupe. Many people, including me, didn’t initially like the split dash with the speedometer on the top and the ta-chometer on the bottom, but over time this design has proven to be a winner. I was wrong. The split design now incorporates more information to see without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other functions like radio station information are just below the front window. In
addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduc-tion of Display Audio system that is available on the EX and Touring models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen design that lets the driver access many functions from the radio to apps that piggyback off your iPhone. (No Android apps yet but they are working on this.) This taps into the power of your phone, in the big screen, with full
integration. I liked the speed and func-tion of the design but really missed a rotary dial to adjust the volume over a touch screen volume design. Yes, there is a volume control on the steering wheel but one next to the radio would complete the package.
DriveHonda has made one small change and one big change to help with fuel economy. The small one is the exhaust system has been adjusted in both the sedan and coupe to let the engine breath better, improving horsepower slightly from 140hp to 143hp. The big change is the introduction of an in-house continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT), replacing the old 5-speed automatic. This actually makes this little car more drivable and might be the best CVT on the market. The car snaps away from a stop and cruises with ease on the highway, with quick changes
in the gear ratio that helps mimic a conventional automatic design. In addition, there is a sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel to help liven things up. Honda has done a first rate job here and their efforts have been rewarded with a six per cent improvement in city fuel economy and an overall drop from 6.2L/100km combined to 6.0L, something very hard to do with such a small car. The driving dynamics of the Civic has always been very good due to a fully independent suspension and willing engine. The 143hp is a nice match for this car and the CVT is a great comple-ment. The 5-speed manual is a blast to drive but it could use a 6th gear on the highway, as the high-revving engine can get noisy. The steering is crisp and the car overall instills a high level of confidence.
VerdictHonda admits that their Civic might not be the top choice in every reason to buy a compact car but they are near the top in all categories. From fuel economy to reliability, resale value, cost of ownership and sportiness this car is a good choice. The many improvements made to the car over the past three-model-years, has taken the Civic from rather ordinary to rather extraordinary. They know how to make a good, solid, reliable car and for 2014 things just a little bit more interesting.
The LowdownPower: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 143hp or 2.4L with 205hpFill-up: 6.7L/5.0L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $15,690-$26,655
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Picture this: You’re a teen-ager with a driver’s license, your wealthy parents have left you alone for the day and there has just been a huge snowfall. Your parents decided to take the SUV and the Porsche Carrera 4S is sitting all by its lonesome in the garage. All your friends are busy so you’ll need to make your own fun today. But how?The key to this stellar coupe, which generally remains under armoured guard, somehow surfaces. Then you hear a voice calling your name. You look around and wonder if you’re imagining things or if the milk you drank for breakfast had expired.You look down at the key fob and it is speaking to you. Through its German accent you decipher words like, “traction control off,” “sliding sideways,” “car control,” and the best of all, “you won’t get in trouble.”Then giddiness overcomes your body. Your eyes widen. Your smile is uncontrollable.
Before you know it you’re nestled cozily in the heated sport driver’s seat, looking where you want to go and having the time of your life; sliding sideways on a snow and ice track in a $140,000 sports car. Life is wunderbar. The best part about this teenage dream is that it’s not a teenage dream.It’s a reality. For those wanting to learn car control on a designated ice/snow track, it’s entirely possible thanks to Porsche’s Camp4 training school.
The track’s location is less than a couple of hours drive outside of Montreal, Quebec at Mecaglisse. It’s a playground for the German automaker’s, rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S and Cayman, along with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S. You’ll have the opportunity to drive all three vehicles in various parts of the facility. Whether you are learning how to control over- and
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Two major points that were stressed in any of the exer-cises were: look where you want to go not where you are going and the tires can only do one job at a time.The latter means that if you are trying to brake and turn in tandem, chances are you won’t have the maximum amount of traction, and therefore, you can upset the balance of the car and possibly not execute the
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Classic trucks of the screenVintage pickups and SUVs are among the hottest things in the collector car world. Not surprisingly, they are also popular on the big and small screen. Here are five fine examples.1. 1973 Ford F-250 (The Blues Brothers): After stiff-ing the proprietor of Bob’s Country Bunker on a huge bar tab, Jake and Elwood Blues take off in the Blues-mobile with “The Good Ole Boys” – the country and western act that they’d im-personated at said bar – in hot pursuit. Love the shot of two angry musicians in cos-tume glaring out the front windows of the camper shell, just before the truck winds up on its side. 2. 1967 Ford Bronco (Green Acres): The much-loved CBS
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SILVERADO 1500 B.C. only! No Accidents! Serviced
front and rear brakes! These trucks are workhorses,
and this one has warranty remaining!
Stk #D15645
$26,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 FORD
F150Bluetooth handsfree! Power adjustable
pedals! Power folding mirrors and EcoBoost
turbo, it’s time to do some towing! Stk
#D15654A
$29,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD
F350This diesel
powerhouse is come with trailer towing
package, sliding rear window and LOTS of
torque. Stk #F15951
$24,299(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This Deep Cherry beauty
his a 4wd V6 with remote start and 18” alloys! Stk #F15894
$29,699(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FORD
FOCUS TITANIUMFord’s come loaded with heated
seats, power moonroof, 6 way driver’s seat,
Sync bluetooth all at 5.1l/100km hwy!
Stk #C15828
$22,999(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 NISSAN
XTERRA 4This offroader’s dream has
has a new battery, new front brake pads and machined
rotors and more! Stk #D15512A
$22,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLETIMPALA
LT Stk #D15529
$15,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHRYSLER200
LIMITED Stk #D15600
$19,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 CHEVROLETEQUINOX
LT Stk #D15608
$10,388(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORDF150 FX2
X/CREW SB Stk #D15573
$28,899(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 MINI
MINI COOPERB.C. only! All 4 sets
of brakes have been serviced! One of the best interiors on the
road! Stk #C15935
$23,288(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 BMW
X5 XDRIVE30I B.C. only! 4 new sets of brakes! Heated wheel,
panaramic sunroof! This AWD is the pinnacle
of luxury! Stk #F15850
$29,688(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALERVANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER$37,999
2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT4 new Cepek Fun Country tires riding on 20” Mayhem alloys, Magna� ow exhaust, running boards, bull bar, 6” lift kit! Only 15,000kms! Stk #D15876
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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2009 BMW 335I CABRIOLETLocal Island vehicle! Twin Turbo! Enjoy this
hard top convertible while pushing out 300hp! Stk #T15401
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$33,888 $32,299
2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM
Lots of warranty left! Power panorma roof! Backup camera! This frontrunner in technology even parks itself! Stk #C15929
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$27,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
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2006 SATURNION
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$4,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2006 CHRYSLER300 CHEMI
Stk #D14478B
$10,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
LS Stk #P15127A
$5,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 NISSAN SENTRA
SV Stk #D15324
$17,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 CHRYSLER 300 C
Stk #T14829A
$10,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU
LTZ Stk #T15397
$16,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HONDAFIT LX
Stk #T15423
$14,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2003 VOLKSWAGENBEETLE GLX
CABRIO Stk #X15148
$8,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON Stk #X15880
$23,799(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 TOYOTACOROLLACE/LE/S Stk #D15489
$6,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 VOLKSWAGENROUTAN
S Stk #D15518
$20,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 HYUNDAIACCENT
SE Stk #T15588
$11,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2003 BUICKLESABRECUSTOM Stk #D15267
$2,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2002 MAZDAMPV
Stk #D15271
$5,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2004 NISSANPATHFINDERCHINOOK Stk #D15250
$8,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$39,999
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 LONGHORNThis gorgeous Laramie has a leather interior, power slide rear window, more options than we can � t! B.C.only & no accidents! Stk #V15893
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$38,988
2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITEDThis Explorer is loaded with powerfold rear seats, heated steering wheel, park assist, rain sensing wipers and much more! Stk #D15957
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$33,899
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2012 FORD
F150 XLT S/CREW LB 4WD
Just over 10,000kms means lots of warranty remaining at this price is BETTER than
new! EcoBoost means top of class in towing! Stk #D15437$29,888
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FORD
FUSION TITANIUMAt 6.3l/100km hwy this 4 cylinder
Focus is ready to drive! With its power moonroof and 19”
alloys it’s time to look amazing! Stk #D15749
$28,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 NISSAN
FRONTIER SV B.C. only! No accidents!
Great tires and brakes! This V6 4x4 is one of the
best trucks on the road! Come see why!
Stk #D15918
$28,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500 LS
B.C. only! Factory warranty remaining! Rare - extended
cab! Spray-in bed liner! Stk #D15432
$21,788(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 BMW
335DDiesel! B.C. only!
No accidents! This 265hp dream sports car is one
of the least expensive you’ll � nd! Stk #C15877
$31,488(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD
F350 LARIAT S/CREWTalk about OPTIONS!
Off-road package! Power moonroof and rear glass!
CAMPER PACKAGE! Over half off the original
MSRP!!! Stk #X15687
$28,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD
E250 ECONOLINEAbsolutely loaded for a
work van! Power mirrors and cruise control! This
work vehicle is all ready to tow! Stk #D15979
$23,744(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500 B.C. only! No Accidents! Serviced
front and rear brakes! These trucks are workhorses,
and this one has warranty remaining!
Stk #D15645
$26,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2011 FORD
F150Bluetooth handsfree! Power adjustable
pedals! Power folding mirrors and EcoBoost
turbo, it’s time to do some towing! Stk
#D15654A
$29,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2008 FORD
F350This diesel
powerhouse is come with trailer towing
package, sliding rear window and LOTS of
torque. Stk #F15951
$24,299(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
No accidents! Great tires and brakes! This Deep Cherry beauty
his a 4wd V6 with remote start and 18” alloys! Stk #F15894
$29,699(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 FORD
FOCUS TITANIUMFord’s come loaded with heated
seats, power moonroof, 6 way driver’s seat,
Sync bluetooth all at 5.1l/100km hwy!
Stk #C15828
$22,999(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 NISSAN
XTERRA 4This offroader’s dream has
has a new battery, new front brake pads and machined
rotors and more! Stk #D15512A
$22,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHEVROLETIMPALA
LT Stk #D15529
$15,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHRYSLER200
LIMITED Stk #D15600
$19,998(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2005 CHEVROLETEQUINOX
LT Stk #D15608
$10,388(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2010 FORDF150 FX2
X/CREW SB Stk #D15573
$28,899(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 MINI
MINI COOPERB.C. only! All 4 sets
of brakes have been serviced! One of the best interiors on the
road! Stk #C15935
$23,288(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2009 BMW
X5 XDRIVE30I B.C. only! 4 new sets of brakes! Heated wheel,
panaramic sunroof! This AWD is the pinnacle
of luxury! Stk #F15850
$29,688(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALERVANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 USED CAR DEALER$37,999
2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT4 new Cepek Fun Country tires riding on 20” Mayhem alloys, Magna� ow exhaust, running boards, bull bar, 6” lift kit! Only 15,000kms! Stk #D15876
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR
OR NOT!
WITH OVER 450 VEHICLES ... YOU GET CREDIT AND THE VEHICLE YOU WANT YOUR ISLAND’S FIRST CREDIT CHOICE – 12 RETAIL LENDERS TO CHOOSE FROM
2009 BMW 335I CABRIOLETLocal Island vehicle! Twin Turbo! Enjoy this
hard top convertible while pushing out 300hp! Stk #T15401
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
$33,888 $32,299
2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM
Lots of warranty left! Power panorma roof! Backup camera! This frontrunner in technology even parks itself! Stk #C15929
(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
(+ $499 Documentation
Fee & Tax)
2011 JEEP
WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA
Everyone wants a 4 door 4x4 Jeep! This is a B.C. only vehicle! Glass claim only! Amazing tires
and brakes! Stk #D15639A
$29,389(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2013 CHRYSLER
TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING ED
B.C. only vehicle! No accidents! Service history included! With its
large interior space and quiet drive you can’t go wrong! Stk #T15934
$27,988(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD
F150 XLT ECOBOOST S/CAB
This 3.5L EcoBoost powerhouse even has a tailgate step! This
truck is set up to work all day long! Factory warranty
remaining! Stk #D15563
$23,888(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)
2012 FORD F350 SUPER DUTYThis 6.7L V-8 diesel pumps out an incredible 400 hp!!! With just
58000kms on the odometer you can’t go wrong! Stk #V15910
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engine intercooler, gives the Madaspeed3 a more distinctive frontal appear-ance.Regardless of price, trim or potency, core elements of this ‘3’ are its light yet rock-solid body plat-form, combined with a sport-minded engineering theme. Its lighter and stiff-er chassis has more high-strength steel and other enhancements to reduce body flex and combined with suspension changes the result is a tighter and
better handling car.The GX and GS trim levels come with a 148-horse-power 2.0-litre engine that provides a nice balance of power and fuel economy, which is 8.1/5.9 L/100 km (city/highway). The GT comes with a 2.5-litre that can deliver 167 horsepower and it gets 9.2/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway).Mazda3, which was first launched in 2003, has been consistently one of the best selling cars in Canada and the Mazdaspeed3 variant
typically accounts for less than two per cent of sales. That certainly makes it a harder car to find on the used car market and while prices generally tend to be premium they also vary considerably depending on condition and history. This generation Mazdas-peed3 is a more refined high-performer. It offers a more controlled unleashing of power from its turbo-charged engine, yet it is still an extremely fast car. Changes to its drive shafts
were designed to reduce torque steer (which still exists) and a torque-sensing limited-slip differential was added to the drivetrain.Mazda claims a top speed of 250 km/h and zero to100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Engine output (263 horse-power) is the same as the 2009, however it provides a more progressive release of torque that peeks at 3000 rpm and 280 lb-ft is available. Its fuel consump-tion rate is also faster at 11.5/8.0 L/100 km (city/
highway).Inside there’s enough room for four, maybe five, adults provided those up front are willing to share leg room. There’s more cargo room in the hatchback, however, the added security offered by the sedan’s trunk might be preferred and used prices tend to be lower. The only significant change in 2011 was the inclusion of electronic stability and traction control as standard on all models. The 2012 model year brought the introduction of Mazda’s “Skyactiv” per-formance and fuel-saving technologies, offered initial-ly on the mid-range GS trim line. A direct-injected 2.0L engine is mated to either a special 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. It also got a mild exterior and interior restyling job that included an updated (subdued hap-py-face) front grille. Mazda3 is highly rated by Consumer Reports for dependability, offers great value for the money and can certainly be one of the better buys on the used car market.
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The new generation Mazda3 launched in 2010 was an immediate hit with Canadian compact car buyers.The car, available as a sedan or 5-door hatchback, is a nicely proportioned car with curvy styling lines, more defined front fenders and a distinctive (happy face) front air take.The zoom-zoom mind-set may not be used in the advertising today but it is still very much alive at Mazda and my enthusiastic assessment following a first drive was that it was “the most refined compact car I’ve ever driven.”This generation Mazda3 initially came in three
trim levels GX, GS and GT. There’s also a high-perfor-mance edition called Mazdaspeed3. A hood scoop, which directs air flow to a turbocharged
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‘‘My enthusiastic assessment following a first drive was that it was the most refined compact car I’ve ever driven.’’Bob McHugh
Second gen Mazda3 is a zoom zoom hit
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2010 GS $10,000 to $13,000
2011 GS $12,000 to $15,000
2012 GS Sky $15,000 to $18,000
2013 GS Sky $18,000 to $21,000
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It won’t be long before spring blooms are popping up in the corners of our gardens, and at Baja Rosi’s Consignment Cabana everything is coming up roses! Since opening her Langford store in 2002, owner Carolyn Barter has been on her way to enjoying the kind of success that comes with years of commitment, hard work, and lessons learned! Through consigning at Baja Rosi’s, Carolyn provides the opportunity for turning seldom worn women’s wear, men’s wear, shoes and purses into cash. Credits can be paid out or kept in the database for future purchases. “It’s an old concept that became very popular in the eighties when status conscious shoppers were constantly upgrading their material possessions; trading, selling or donating goods in perfect condition for savvy buyers to take advantage of.” “Today the industry draws from a varied clientele, both the thrifty and the environmentally conscious. Reducing the impact on landfills as well as the resources required to make new items is a driving force behind today’s’ consumer. And there is always going to be those who love the thrill of the hunt!” “Selection and experience seem to be the number one reasons people choose to shop with us. You don’t find this kind of selection in a regular retail store, not with our level of service.” Always keeping up with the trends the Baja girls are eager to help you look your best. They know you may be shy about trying a new style but they will give you the best selection for you to choose from; filling a dressing room with options for you to sample. Personalized service is what they thrive on and they will go out of their way to make sure your experience is friendly, successful, and FUN! Happy customers leaving with bag loads of new finds gives Renae, a long time Retail Therapist at Baja Rosi’s, such
a thrill! She loves the look on someone’s face when something she recommends is a hit! Staff will even call you if something you were hoping for becomes available… ”it’s that type of business, we might never have seen one before, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have one tomorrow!” quips Laura who has worked at Baja Rosi’s for more than three years. What amazes her the most is the amount of top quality clothing that comes in every day for consignment. “We never have to settle for less than the best.”Throughout the past eleven years Barter has seen her customers coming in with babies in strollers who have now grown into preteens eager to wear the latest trends and brands. “Why would I pay full retail when teens change their minds on what they wear from week to week?” Notes one mom who has been shopping at The Cabana since it opened it’s doors. “I used to come in for work clothing for myself, but now it’s a Saturday routine for my daughters and I.” Graduations, weddings, showers, and funerals: “We’ve been a part of it all. I really feel a strong bond to my customers’ lives” says Carolyn. “Everyday someone excitedly tells me they bought their favourite top/dress/coat at Baja Rosi’s!”Consignors leave their items with the store for a 45 day selling period. Prices are set by the store, based on consumer demand, condition and original selling price. Not all items presented will be accepted to sell, “We choose our inventory according to our customers’ preferences. When we see a certain style lagging on the racks we know not to continue taking it in.” “That’s the beauty of resale, we can change direction on a dime!” Carolyn adds “It’s never personal when we decline an item, or an entire order. It’s business…if we can’t sell it why would we take it?” Being in business this long has allowed Carolyn to stay on trend with technology
as well. All accounts are managed in an industry software program that allows consignors to log on from their phones, or home pc’s to see their sales activity! Attending a yearly industry conference has played a significant role in the longevity of this venture. “Networking and learning from my peers has taught me more than I could have ever read in a book, and some of the best friendships of my lifetime have been made at these events”. “It allows me to stay on the cutting edge of what is trending in resale, retail and business in general. The customer will always benefit from a business that doesn’t get stale”.There is another ingredient in this plan for success. Baja Rosi’s is commit-ted to giving back through a variety of initiatives, including a Belmont High School “Entrepreneurial Spirit” Award, and the popular, annual “Stuff Your Bag” sale in support of The Victoria Pregnancy Centre. “We’ve really enjoyed sharing our success with the community. I feel honoured to be able to do it.”Baja Rosi’s is proud to be voted “Best of The City”, as well as “Retailer of The Year” for Vancouver Island, and Carolyn received the “Eco-Entrepreneur of The Year” in the Women in Business Awards. DID YOU KNOW…• Baja Rosi’s is the largest ladies consignment store on Vancouver Island?• Baja Rosi’s also consigns casual mens wear and ladies PLUS sizes?• Fundraising accounts can be set up in the name of your cause and the consignor proceeds will be paid at 50% to the cause?• Baja Rosi’s carries NEW jewelry and fashion accessories, bought from markets around the world, bringing you a fabulous assortment of styles for yourself, or gifts!
103-797 Goldstream Avenue, at Peatt Rd.Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm250-391-6033 • www.bajarosis.com