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Caelen St. Bright has seen a change in her daughter. Her 10-year-old’s confidence and comfort speaking in public

is growing day-by-day. While Hannah wasn’t a shy child, her increased confidence since starting a Junior Toastmasters program, has already paid dividends.

“As a parent watching from the sidelines, it is incredible to see,” St. Bright, an Oak Bay resident said. “At the beginning none of the children volunteered for anything and now we don’t have enough

time in the meetings to do all the things they want to do.”

For a month now Hannah, a home-schooled Grade 5 student has been taking the Youth Leadership Program working on communication skills and leadership exercises from the longtime program known for mentorship in public speaking, speech delivery and interaction with the

public. Under the tutelage of 10-year Toastmasters veteran John Sherber, the improvements haven’t gone unnoticed.

“Some of them, when they walk in the door, need their mother,” Sherber said. “When they walk in the door two to three meetings in, they are standing up and running the meeting.”

The one-and-a-half hour Saturday meetings at the Oak Bay Library started in March and continue on through May 3. Sherber said giving youth the confidence to have a voice is an important step on the road to a brighter future for them. The organization, which now boasts more than 13,000 clubs around the world, and more than 40 in Greater Victoria, can also help youth succeed – and Sherber hopes his volunteering to teach the program makes a difference in the children’s lives, just as the mentorship he received growing up helped him.

“There are people who profoundly affected me as a child, whether they spent one minute with me or a teacher that spent a year with me,” Sherber said. “Young people need communication and leaderships skills. (This is) teaching them life skills that will last them a lifetime.”

Finding her voice

Hannah St. Bright, 10, has taken Toastmasters classes for a year and says it has helped her confidence grow.

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Toastmasters class helps kids increase communication skills

(This is) teaching them life skills that will last them a lifetime.”

- John Sherber

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Registration is now open for Oak Bay’s social event of the season, the 15th annual Garagellennium, made up of more than 150 garage sales put together.

The popular community garage sale is open

to all Oak Bay residents and community groups and takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 14.

Participants are also encouraged to donate proceeds to charity.

To participate, visit oakbaygaragesale.com before June 8. Neighbours interested in having group sales can register by submitting a single address.

It’s the social event of the season


A Canadian Forces peacekeeper and a Syrian-Canadian journalist who have never met could share commonalities.

Unveiling The Middle East, an evening of poetry, music and stories, pairs Ed Brown, a soldier coming off tours in Yugoslavia, Syria and Turkey, with Ghada Alatrash, a translator and journalist from Syria, for an event proving the language of poetry can cross borders.

“Poetry seems to be universal, something that delves deeper into the human mind and speaks to all,” Alatrash said. “I’m trying to amplify voices from my side of the world to help represent, instead of misrepresent, and help create bridges between the East and West.”

Alatrash, who left Syria at 13, said she was taught western songs, poetry and literature growing up there and hopes to do the same for the West, taking to the stage hosted by Victoria poet laureate Linda Rogers.

“I am that amalgam of East and West, I am Canadian in ideology and Arab in genes and blood,” she said. “That mix puts the responsibility on my shoulders – the role of connecting the two.”

While Alatrash has not yet met Brown, she will soon share the stage

with the man, a former Middle East peacekeeper who uses poetry in a different way: to help battle Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“Coming off the last tour, I was full of anger and hate and misplaced feelings,” he said. “I didn’t know how to deal with it. Poetry helped me deal with my PTSD and process everything from it.”

With dark days upon him, the 19-year Canadian Forces member,

who was medically released in 2011, turned to his passion, sharing stories and poetry, penning A Soldier’s Fortune, a book of intimate stories and poems that may have saved his life.

“I want to get out notice to the public of what we go through as soldiers and let veterans know they are not alone,” he said. “I was down that path, I fought back and now I’m happy. I’m always going to have PTSD and certain issues, but I can deal with it and cope with it better.”

While he knows they come from different

places, Brown is looking forward to sharing his poems and stories with Alatrash and hopes others will join him.

“It’s good to mix with anyone, mixing with other cultures, other than our own,” he said. “It’s good to see and explore different cultures.”

The event is on Saturday, April 26 at the Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. For more information contact 250-380-0998.

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East meets West in lyrical fashionSyrian journalist and Canadian soldier share cultural ideals

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Victoria poet laureate Linda Rogers hosts Unveiling the Middle East at the Oak Bay United Church on Saturday.

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There is a new chief in town. Mayor Nils Jensen swore Andrew

Brinton in as the new Chief Constable of the Oak Bay Police, welcoming the 13th chief of the department since it’s inception in 1906.

“It’s a great day, it starts a new chapter in the 108-year history of our great police

force. This new chief brings a real community-minded spirit to the job,” Jensen said. “We are community-based policing as a philosophy and he fits right in with that philosophy and it is going to be great to have him on board, working not only here in Oak Bay but connecting us to the region.”

Brinton replaces Mark Fisher, who spent just over two years with OBPD before taking a post in Nanaimo with the RCMP. Brinton,

coming off 14 years in Powell River, said he is looking forward to integrating into a community not unlike the small-town feel of his previous post.

“(This) is huge. I have worked in small towns when you are the policeman on the Friday night and standing with the client base at the grocery store line the next day,” he said. “It’s something that I have always enjoyed. Some people shy away from it, I just enjoy being part of the community.”

Brinton’s career spans posts in Nanaimo, Parksville, Boston Bar, Whistler and Burnaby among others, including more than four years with the West Coast Marine Unit, an experience he said he will draw from working in a coastal community. The avid cyclist said he looks forward bringing those experiences and

more to help in his new position, where he hopes to work with organizations outside the department, including community groups and services that make a difference in the lives of residents across Oak Bay.

“We are not just here for the traditional policing roles,” he said. “I see us playing a role in the big picture of crime reduction.”

Brinton plans to spend the early part of his tenure working on learning more about the municipality, getting a handle

on priority areas, key issues and spending time with the residents of the community where he signed a new five-year contract.

“I play hockey, and the first time you go into a dressing room (I find) a lot of people have not had social contact with a policeman before,” Brinton said. “It’s fun to see the walls come down, the barriers come down. After a couple of ice times, you are just one of the guys. I think that’s so important in policing.”

Jensen sees parallels in the community-

minded policing approach of Powell River including its size and the number of police, which is in part why he believes Brinton was chosen by the police board.

“Policing right across the region is about making better, safer communities and he has the skill and experience to do that,” the mayor said. “He brings a new energy and a new perspective. We are certainly looking forward to working very closely with him.”

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Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen presents new chief constable of the Oak Bay Police Department Andrew Brinton with his badge after Brinton was sworn in at municipal hall on Tuesday.

Lucky No. 13 ‘just one of the guys’“Policing right across the region is

about making better, safer communities and he has the skill and experience to do that.”

- Nils Jensen

“I see us playing a role in the big picture of crime reduction.”- Andrew Brinton

Fitness centre gets pumpedThe Oak Bay Recreation Centre is get-

ting new equipment. Council approved the purchase of fitness equipment financed through a Municipal Finance Authority lease of $89,428.

“The fitness studio is one of the most

popular amenities in the parks and rec program so it is a real draw for people,” said councillor Tara Ney. “Our staff tries to keep the equipment current and top of the line.”

The current five-year lease, which expires in August, costs $1,260 per month ($15,120 annually). The new monthly lease payments, over a five-year lease period will be $1,760 per month or ($21,120 annually).

New grads on the blockThe Oak Bay High parents of 2014

graduating students are hosting a block party on Friday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the 2800-block of Lincoln Rd.

This is an opportunity for the students to enjoy refreshments and mingle with family, friends and community members prior to their dinner/dance event. The public is welcome to attend and wish the grads well in their future endeavours.

Past grads wanna rockThe Oak Bay High class of 1948 cel-

ebrates its ninth reunion since gradua-tion. They are planning a luncheon on May 22 at the Uplands Golf Club.

Most of the grads attended Monterey or Willows schools before going to the Cranmore Road high school. Grads who have not yet been contacted are asked to call Anne McLaughlin at 250-598-3202 or e-mail [email protected].

COMMUNITY NEWSIN BRIEF

Your stuff, your place, your profit. That’s the concept of Oak Bay’s annual ultimate community garage sale, Garagellennium.

Registration is now open for Oak Bay’s social event of the season, the 15th annual Garagellennium, made up of more than 150 garage sales put together.

The popular community garage sale is open

to all Oak Bay residents and community groups and takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 14.

Participants are also encouraged to donate proceeds to charity.

To participate, visit oakbaygaragesale.com before June 8. Neighbours interested in having group sales can register by submitting a single address.

It’s the social event of the season


A Canadian Forces peacekeeper and a Syrian-Canadian journalist who have never met could share commonalities.

Unveiling The Middle East, an evening of poetry, music and stories, pairs Ed Brown, a soldier coming off tours in Yugoslavia, Syria and Turkey, with Ghada Alatrash, a translator and journalist from Syria, for an event proving the language of poetry can cross borders.

“Poetry seems to be universal, something that delves deeper into the human mind and speaks to all,” Alatrash said. “I’m trying to amplify voices from my side of the world to help represent, instead of misrepresent, and help create bridges between the East and West.”

Alatrash, who left Syria at 13, said she was taught western songs, poetry and literature growing up there and hopes to do the same for the West, taking to the stage hosted by Victoria poet laureate Linda Rogers.

“I am that amalgam of East and West, I am Canadian in ideology and Arab in genes and blood,” she said. “That mix puts the responsibility on my shoulders – the role of connecting the two.”

While Alatrash has not yet met Brown, she will soon share the stage

with the man, a former Middle East peacekeeper who uses poetry in a different way: to help battle Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“Coming off the last tour, I was full of anger and hate and misplaced feelings,” he said. “I didn’t know how to deal with it. Poetry helped me deal with my PTSD and process everything from it.”

With dark days upon him, the 19-year Canadian Forces member,

who was medically released in 2011, turned to his passion, sharing stories and poetry, penning A Soldier’s Fortune, a book of intimate stories and poems that may have saved his life.

“I want to get out notice to the public of what we go through as soldiers and let veterans know they are not alone,” he said. “I was down that path, I fought back and now I’m happy. I’m always going to have PTSD and certain issues, but I can deal with it and cope with it better.”

While he knows they come from different

places, Brown is looking forward to sharing his poems and stories with Alatrash and hopes others will join him.

“It’s good to mix with anyone, mixing with other cultures, other than our own,” he said. “It’s good to see and explore different cultures.”

The event is on Saturday, April 26 at the Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. For more information contact 250-380-0998.

[email protected]

East meets West in lyrical fashionSyrian journalist and Canadian soldier share cultural ideals

Kathleen Hay photo

Victoria poet laureate Linda Rogers hosts Unveiling the Middle East at the Oak Bay United Church on Saturday.

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Hannah said she is grateful for that mentorship and already feels more comfortable in public settings and hopes to use the tools she develops now when she enters the job force.

“I enjoy it. It helps me with my public speaking and makes me more confident,” she said. “It has gotten much easier than the first day when I was quite nervous.”

The programming has also benefitted her siblings, both of whom are also involved and Hannah plans to continue working on the craft moving forward and recommends it for people of all ages.

“I think it would really help if they are nervous or not confident enough in doing stuff,” she said. “I think it would help a lot of other kids with their public speaking, and keep going (up) from there.”

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Mentors make a mark

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Teachers across the province began job action, targeting administrative duties on Wednesday – action that will have little effect on students, and if the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association is right, it will end soon.

“I don’t see us staying in this Stage 1 very long,” said Benula Larsen. “Either we’re going to get something or we’re going to increase. For parents, for public, for the teachers, we don’t want to start September again without knowing what’s happening. Or just sitting at the table and hoping? We can’t keep hoping. We have to do something.”

The move comes in response to a March 6 B.C. Teachers’ Federation vote, in which 89 per cent of members waiting on long-stalled contract negotiations supported potential job action, the first since a three-day walk out in March 2012.

Stage 1 is strictly administrative. Teachers will continue to teach, write report cards, communicate with parents, and participate

in voluntary extracurricular activities.

They won’t undertake any mandated supervision of students outside of regularly scheduled classes except as set out by an essential services order (in the Greater Victoria School District, such supervision falls outside teacher responsibility, so students will feel no effect); they will abstain from attending any meetings with management other than those with worksite Joint Health and Safety Committees; they will no longer provide or receive principals or administrators with any routine printed, written, or electronic communication; nor will they arrive at a worksite prior to one hour before class or stay more than one hour late.

“It can’t continue like this,” Larsen added. “We’re not going to go another school year like this. It’s either this or we’re going to walk out and I’m hearing from teachers that this time, there’s no three days, or one day – no, no, no, no – we’re going to walk out until we get what we want. That’s what teachers are saying.”

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Hannah said she is grateful for that mentorship and already feels more comfortable in public settings and hopes to use the tools she develops now when she enters the job force.

“I enjoy it. It helps me with my public speaking and makes me more confident,” she said. “It has gotten much easier than the first day when I was quite nervous.”

The programming has also benefitted her siblings, both of whom are also involved and Hannah plans to continue working on the craft moving forward and recommends it for people of all ages.

“I think it would really help if they are nervous or not confident enough in doing stuff,” she said. “I think it would help a lot of other kids with their public speaking, and keep going (up) from there.”

[email protected]

Continued from Page A1

Mentors make a mark


Teachers across the province began job action, targeting administrative duties on Wednesday – action that will have little effect on students, and if the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association is right, it will end soon.

“I don’t see us staying in this Stage 1 very long,” said Benula Larsen. “Either we’re going to get something or we’re going to increase. For parents, for public, for the teachers, we don’t want to start September again without knowing what’s happening. Or just sitting at the table and hoping? We can’t keep hoping. We have to do something.”

The move comes in response to a March 6 B.C. Teachers’ Federation vote, in which 89 per cent of members waiting on long-stalled contract negotiations supported potential job action, the first since a three-day walk out in March 2012.

Stage 1 is strictly administrative. Teachers will continue to teach, write report cards, communicate with parents, and participate

in voluntary extracurricular activities.

They won’t undertake any mandated supervision of students outside of regularly scheduled classes except as set out by an essential services order (in the Greater Victoria School District, such supervision falls outside teacher responsibility, so students will feel no effect); they will abstain from attending any meetings with management other than those with worksite Joint Health and Safety Committees; they will no longer provide or receive principals or administrators with any routine printed, written, or electronic communication; nor will they arrive at a worksite prior to one hour before class or stay more than one hour late.

“It can’t continue like this,” Larsen added. “We’re not going to go another school year like this. It’s either this or we’re going to walk out and I’m hearing from teachers that this time, there’s no three days, or one day – no, no, no, no – we’re going to walk out until we get what we want. That’s what teachers are saying.”

[email protected]

Teachers begin job actionSpring’s the thing

Join members of the Monterey Merry Widows Club for their fourth annual Spring Fashion Show.

The annual show, featur-ing fashions from Taylor Lynn Petites, is a sell-out each year, so you’ll want to get your ticket early for this delightful afternoon. It all starts with a delicious tea, in advance of the fashion show on Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in the Garry Oak Room at the Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave.

Call 250-370-7300 for more information.

Celebrate volunteersMonterey volunteers will

be celebrated at the Volun-teer Wine & Cheese event on May 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The need to attract new volunteers to assist in delivering friendly help and fostering a sense of com-munity at Monterey also continues. Contact Joanne at 250-370-7309 or email: [email protected], to learn more.


This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime.

The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the BC coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed.

The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits:

There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery.

An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day

of very dirty coke (much fouler than BC coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power.

The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada.

Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in BC for five years. Operations at the

refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in BC with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province.

The Canadian and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year.

Unfortunately our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We

are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work.

We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and US government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada.

In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in BC so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea.

Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined

fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

•••David Black is owner of Black

Press, the publisher of the Oak Bay News.

OPINION

David Black

Refinery on B.C’s coast will cut greenhouse gases

“Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in BC with approximately 3,000 direct jobs.”

- David Black

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YOUR VIEW

Walking isn’t hard. Left foot, right foot, left foot, right

foot. It’s very natural. What isn’t natural is realizing that

as a pedestrian you are a moving target for vehicles, even though you think you have the right of way.

There you are, dressed in dark clothing at night, with limited ambient lighting, running across a wet street to meet friends, or running from your car across the middle of the street to the grocery store in mid-a fternoon traffic, without using the crosswalk.

What are you thinking? That 4,000 pound steel object hurtling towards you should give you pause for reflection.

There are more crosswalks in a 100-metre stretch of Oak Bay Avenue than most similar streets in any municipality in the CRD. Why

people won’t take advantage of a legal, marked crossing is beyond comprehension.

You might not realize it, but there is an offence for jaywalking when a marked crosswalk

is available nearby.

When you cite convenience as your excuse, know that we can cite you for this offence.

Section 133 of the Motor Vehicle Act states:

Where a pedestrian is

instructed or permitted by a traffic control signal to enter or to proceed across a roadway, he or she must do so;

(a) at an intersection, only in a marked or unmarked crosswalk,

and(b) at a place other than an

intersection, in the vicinity of which there is a marked crosswalk, only in the crosswalk.

Just because you are a pedestrian doesn’t make you right all the time.

You have rules to follow just like a vehicle driver.

Make yourself visible. Make yourself known. Make sure you survive that walk to the store, or the pub or the dry cleaners.

Walk smart. Walk with purpose. Be a wary pedestrian, not

the walking dead.

Const. Rick Anthony is Community Liaison Officer with the Oak Bay Police Department.

Take your responsibility as a pedestrian seriously

Oak Bay heritage is a great value

As council liaison to Oak Bay Heritage, I want to thank the Oak Bay News and reporter Arnold Lim for the recent coverage on heritage protection and the homeowners who have chosen to apply for designation.

Articles such as this one illustrate a positive approach to informing and educating Oak Bay

homeowners about the value of heritage protection.

I also want to acknowledge the hard work, concerted effort and shared knowledge and expertise of our Oak Bay Heritage Commission and Foundation volunteers who believe that heritage designation and registration are effective tools available to homeowners who want to preserve, restore or improve their homes for the future.

In the 2013 Heritage Strategic Plan, we learned that Oak Bay residents value these older

homes as significant assets to preserving our neighbourhoods, streetscapes and significant places, helping to make Oak Bay a unique residential area within the urban core.

We are grateful to residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Eadie who clearly value the past through working with the Heritage Commission and the municipality to preserve their home as an Oak Bay landmark.

As Oak Bay Heritage volunteers know, there are hundreds of other homes in Oak Bay that could benefit from registration or designation. We hope that if owners want to learn more, they will contact members of the Heritage Commission or Foundation for details.

The Commission Chair is Bronwyn Taylor and the Foundation Chair is Robert Taylor and they can be reached through the Oak Bay municipal hall.

Cairine Green, councillorOak Bay

The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Rick AnthonyOn The Road

When you cite convenience as your excuse, know that we can cite you for this offence.

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What do you think? Have your say on local issues in the Oak Bay News

Email [email protected]

Cairine Green

VIEWPOINTPenny Sakamoto Group PublisherKevin Laird Editorial DirectorLaura Lavin Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

The Oak Bay News is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., 818 Broughton S., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4. Phone: 250-381-3484. Fax: 250-386-2624. Web: www.vicnews.com


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For Nelson Homes, building a pre-fabricated home works in the best interests of the environment as much as it does the customer.

Nelson Homes’ building philosophy begins with the simple concept of using a renewable resource: wood. Waste-prevention measures are in place at the company’s factory, where employees work in a toxic- and substance-free environment.

Throughout the building process, all culled materials are sorted and reintroduced into the production cycle when feasible, and because of Nelson Homes’ pre-manufactured components, your jobsite will stay clean and efficient. There is minimal site waste to clean up, which results in less material going to landfills.

The company’s designers are skilled at incorporating green concepts into the design of homes. You can go green in countless places around your home, including your walls, insulation, window treatments, sidings and foundations. You can even consider alternative ways to power your home, via solar panels and other applications.

The Nelson Homes panelized walls offer a complete framing system, built with top-grade Canadian kiln-dried lumber. The panels come in pre-built sections, and have framed-in window and door openings, and sheathing applied. This ensures quick framing time, lower labour cost and less material waste.

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Roof trusses, wall panels and stairs are manufactured in factories, keeping the lumber from the elements of nature. This

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New Golf family offers quality at the right priceThe new seventh generation VW Golf arrives later this spring with a 2015 model designation.I have already had a chance to drive three examples of the new edition in Europe so I can offer you a sneak peek at what this very popular VW has going for it before it arrives here. The all-new car might look like the previous Golf but it is built on a platform that is shared across the VW group and represents a massive investment for the German manufacturer. This new platform, called MQB, enables the engineers to build all kinds of new products, be they bigger, smaller, wider or taller. What went into the design of the Golf represents a big step forward for Volkswagen as the latest model is 100kg lighter than the outgoing car but it is bigger, stiffer and safer than before. LooksIt could be argued that the new Golf looks too much like the older model but interacting with this new product quickly displays a level of refinement and finish that might be found in an upmarket Audi product. (This MQB platform is shared with the all-new Audi A3). Starting at $18,995, the base Golf is priced right in the heart of the compact market but this car sports a fully independent suspension, direct injection turbocharged engine and more power than much of the competition, at 170hp. The Golf GTI is my personal favourite due to the bad-boy looks, bigger wheels and improved engine and suspension. It starts at $27,995. The hot-hatch Golf R will arrive about a year after

the Golf and GTI and will come in at roughly the same price as the last R, right around $40,000 but fully loaded.InsideThe upside to having a slightly bigger platform is interior space and the cabin of the latest Golf does feel bigger, especially side-to-side. The centre console is wider and the dash is fitted with all-new switches and dials. Once again, the feel and look is almost Audi quality. Having a chance to drive the base car all the way up to the Golf R showed just how good the base car is. The only difference is the sportier seats

and splashier trim on the more expensive cars, but the overall design is the same from car to car and all exemplify the simple, yet elegant approach VW takes with all its interiors. DriveGone is the old 2.5-litre. 5-cylinder, replaced by an all-new 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder base engine. This engine too produces 170 but is more efficient, responsive and features state of the art technology. In the compact set, this kind of technology is unheard of at the roughly $19,000 asking price. Taking it up a notch is the legendary Golf GTI, now with 210hp from a new 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder. I had a shot driving this last year in Austria and I can say without question, this combination is fantastic. The Golf R is the ultimate Golf with roughly 300hp and an all wheel drive system. The same system is used in the all-new Audi S3 but this car comes fully loaded and will be roughly $4,000 less than the starting price of

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I surprised my family with a trip to Hawaii. They didn’t have a clue how I paid for it. But they thought I was the best dad in the world. While we were away, I bought a car on eBay. It had over 350,000 km on it. No one will want to buy this piece of junk, I thought.Unless. I could just lower the mileage on it a little bit. And it won’t hurt anybody, right?One problem – I had no idea how to change an odometer*. But as it turns out, it’s much easier than I’d expected. With an odometer tool, I changed the reading to 164,500 km. Still a lot, but less than half the real clicks. My ad: “Minivan – old but in great condition! Only 164,500kms - it sat in my garage for the last 5 years. Must sell. If you’re looking for an older, but reliable and safe vehicle, call my cell and we’ll negotiate.”Looking back, I realized I’d knocked almost 200,000 km off the vehicle. But I shined it up and put some newer used tires on it so they wouldn’t give away its true condition.Will this get me in trouble? I wondered. I wasn’t doing anything wrong, really – this just gives me a chance to make some more money on the vehicle. I got a phone call from a young single mom who could only afford an older vehicle. We decided to meet at her son’s school. As I was showing her the car, I noticed the carpet, the door handles and the pedals kind of gave away its true condition. Hopefully she’s too naïve to notice, I thought.

Forty minutes later, our exchange was complete. I probably made an extra $2,000 because of the odometer! If I’d only done this to all the other cars I sold!Suddenly, my mind began processing the implications. That minivan was pretty much at the end of its life. That young mom is expecting the vehicle to last her for a few more years. At best, I see it lasting one more.Parts will start failing, calling for expensive repairs. I’m certain she doesn’t have the money for that. All I’m hoping is that it doesn’t break down on the highway. Maybe there was a reason I never did it before. Maybe, just maybe, I had a conscience up until now.

*Odometer: The law allows an odometer to be replaced when broken, but the repair must be recorded and the true mileage needs to be disclosed. CarProof and ICBC vehicle history reports can reveal more about how far a vehicle has really traveled. Even AirCare, where available, can help. And Walt is wrong; altering an odometer is a crime.

Confessions of a Curber

Camping is fun and most of us have done it at one time or another. Of course, it can be miserable without

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Just two races in, Bill Okell is off to a good start in his bid

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Driving a modified MG Midget in the F production class, Okell posted fifth- and sixth-place finishes in the events held at Thunderhill Raceway Park road course near Sacramento, Calif.

The results left him sitting fifth in the point standings for the SCCA’s Western Conference, heading into this weekend’s races in Los Angeles.

“Every time we went out we just got faster and better,” said Okell, who was invited to drive a car owned by fellow racer Chuck Horton. Both are under the umbrella of the San Francisco-based Huffaker Engineering team.

“I think they were content that I could be competitive and brought the car back in one piece and didn’t wreck it,” Okell said.

The conference schedule lists six race weekends with two races each. Drivers need a minimum of four race starts to be eligible for nationals – known as the run-offs – and the top 10 in the standings qualify.

The run-offs happen Oct. 7 to 12 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

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Bill Okell, pictured racing, plans to speed into Western Conference races this weekend.

in Monterey, Calif.Okell hopes to get his third

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Portland in July.With the run-offs being held on

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Community leaders share their favourite teacher storiesDon DescoteauNews staff

With the benefit of time and life experience, most adults can remember at least one grade

school teacher who stood out among the rest and impacted their life for the better.

Mine were in the field of music (thank you, Keith Fraser) and

phys-ed (likewise, Ed Ashmore), men who laid the groundwork for lifelong interests in both areas.

In continuing our series cel-ebrating grade school teachers and the critical role they play in human development, we asked community leaders to share some of their favourite experiences with educators from their past.

We hope their stories resonate with you and prompt you to think about teachers from your past.

Tania Miller, music director, Victoria Symphony Orchestra – I grew up in a farming commu-nity of 1,000 people (Foam Lake, Sask.). In high school I had a social studies teacher named Ian Coo-per who had an incredible passion for people and history. He had a big impact on me for the way he taught us about being a member of society and passionately follow-

ing our dreams,. He also started a band at school and taught every-body how to play guitar. There was that side of him that embraced

the arts, which appealed to me, but he taught us to be passionate in a variety of different ways. I think the pro-found thing that he did was he made us want

to be the best we could be. As a result of his impact and others,’ I’d say probably 80 per cent of our class went to university.

Guy Dauncey, Victoria author, sustainable futurist – “I was at a boarding school in England (from age 13 to 18), and the music master there, his name was Tony Brown, was by far the greatest inspiration

to me. Not only did he give us the greatest musical education, on Friday evenings he would invite us over for tea and talk philoso-

phy with us. He would ask things like, ‘Do we have free will?’ and however we would answer, he’d proceed to point out pre-cisely why the opposite was

true. The lesson was, you’ve got to think things out for yourselves. We didn’t have any other classes that went remotely near (talking about) philosophy or the big ques-tions of life, and the realization that the big questions of life don’t have black and white answers.”

Lillian Szpak, City of Langford councillor – I was an Air Force brat and we moved around every two to three years. My Grade 7 teacher at RCAF Centra-lia (Ontario) was Mr. Heimrich. He stands out for me because he encouraged me to write cre-atively and to write poetry. He treated me like an adult, as if I had something to say that could affect others. He really shaped me that way. He was very candid and would share his own experience and joke about

what was going on at home, so he was real to me. Teachers in my era were authoritative, but he was so different. Having the freedom to write what you want and how you want, and to share that without being judged, was really outside of the box.

Frank Leonard, mayor of Saan-ich – I attended nine schools in my 12 school years since my father’s

employer trans-ferred us around B.C. I often didn’t get involved in school activi-ties since I hardly knew any-one. However, my senior high school years

at Mount View High on Carey Road in Saanich were terrific and I attribute that to principal Don Smyth and vice-principal Ken Brown. They ‘recruited’ me into activities like student council, ref-ereeing the student/teacher soc-cer game, reading the morning announcements and running the Miss Mount View pageant. I loved being active, yet it was the sup-port of Don and Ken that made it happen. I credit them with the experiences that gave me the con-fidence to later become involved in our community.

Adam Olsen, interim B.C. Green Party leader – I was only ever in one of his classes, Grade 11 math at Stelly’s, but the example

set by Peter Mason has always res-onated with me. I remember him saying, ‘One year I’m going to take a class of students to Mount Ever-est’ and I remem-ber it reverber-ated through the school. People had to think about ‘what is Everest?’ It’s the highest peak of human achieve-ment. They went, and I remember he came back and said, ‘I’m going to build a climbing wall,’ and he was one of the people responsible for the development of Boulders Climb-ing Gym, which continues to have a huge impact on our community and on our kids in Central Saanich. He’s always had a very, very signif-icant impact on me. It’s about set-ting a goal, no matter how impos-sible it may seem to be, then going out and getting it. It’s a great anal-ogy for life.

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Community leaders share their favourite teacher storiesDon DescoteauNews staff

With the benefit of time and life experience, most adults can remember at least one grade

school teacher who stood out among the rest and impacted their life for the better.

Mine were in the field of music (thank you, Keith Fraser) and

phys-ed (likewise, Ed Ashmore), men who laid the groundwork for lifelong interests in both areas.

In continuing our series cel-ebrating grade school teachers and the critical role they play in human development, we asked community leaders to share some of their favourite experiences with educators from their past.

We hope their stories resonate with you and prompt you to think about teachers from your past.

Tania Miller, music director, Victoria Symphony Orchestra – I grew up in a farming commu-nity of 1,000 people (Foam Lake, Sask.). In high school I had a social studies teacher named Ian Coo-per who had an incredible passion for people and history. He had a big impact on me for the way he taught us about being a member of society and passionately follow-

ing our dreams,. He also started a band at school and taught every-body how to play guitar. There was that side of him that embraced

the arts, which appealed to me, but he taught us to be passionate in a variety of different ways. I think the pro-found thing that he did was he made us want

to be the best we could be. As a result of his impact and others,’ I’d say probably 80 per cent of our class went to university.

Guy Dauncey, Victoria author, sustainable futurist – “I was at a boarding school in England (from age 13 to 18), and the music master there, his name was Tony Brown, was by far the greatest inspiration

to me. Not only did he give us the greatest musical education, on Friday evenings he would invite us over for tea and talk philoso-

phy with us. He would ask things like, ‘Do we have free will?’ and however we would answer, he’d proceed to point out pre-cisely why the opposite was

true. The lesson was, you’ve got to think things out for yourselves. We didn’t have any other classes that went remotely near (talking about) philosophy or the big ques-tions of life, and the realization that the big questions of life don’t have black and white answers.”

Lillian Szpak, City of Langford councillor – I was an Air Force brat and we moved around every two to three years. My Grade 7 teacher at RCAF Centra-lia (Ontario) was Mr. Heimrich. He stands out for me because he encouraged me to write cre-atively and to write poetry. He treated me like an adult, as if I had something to say that could affect others. He really shaped me that way. He was very candid and would share his own experience and joke about

what was going on at home, so he was real to me. Teachers in my era were authoritative, but he was so different. Having the freedom to write what you want and how you want, and to share that without being judged, was really outside of the box.

Frank Leonard, mayor of Saan-ich – I attended nine schools in my 12 school years since my father’s

employer trans-ferred us around B.C. I often didn’t get involved in school activi-ties since I hardly knew any-one. However, my senior high school years

at Mount View High on Carey Road in Saanich were terrific and I attribute that to principal Don Smyth and vice-principal Ken Brown. They ‘recruited’ me into activities like student council, ref-ereeing the student/teacher soc-cer game, reading the morning announcements and running the Miss Mount View pageant. I loved being active, yet it was the sup-port of Don and Ken that made it happen. I credit them with the experiences that gave me the con-fidence to later become involved in our community.

Adam Olsen, interim B.C. Green Party leader – I was only ever in one of his classes, Grade 11 math at Stelly’s, but the example

set by Peter Mason has always res-onated with me. I remember him saying, ‘One year I’m going to take a class of students to Mount Ever-est’ and I remem-ber it reverber-ated through the school. People had to think about ‘what is Everest?’ It’s the highest peak of human achieve-ment. They went, and I remember he came back and said, ‘I’m going to build a climbing wall,’ and he was one of the people responsible for the development of Boulders Climb-ing Gym, which continues to have a huge impact on our community and on our kids in Central Saanich. He’s always had a very, very signif-icant impact on me. It’s about set-ting a goal, no matter how impos-sible it may seem to be, then going out and getting it. It’s a great anal-ogy for life.

[email protected]

Nominate online■ Tell us about the teachers you feel are making a difference in schools. Visit vicnews.com/contests/ and click on the Great Teachers nomination icon. Nominators are entered into a draw for a $50 Thrifty Foods gift card.

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The Victoria Conservatory of Music marks 50 years in the community this year with two events to benefit the institution.

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Splashes of radiant orchid, faux fur and wallpaper are all on the agenda, though per-haps not all at once, for the Home Expo at West Shore rec.

Danisha Drury and Amy McGeachy, known individually for their design talents and together for appear-ances on CHEK TV’s Design District, will make homeowners feel safe delving into these trends of 2014.

The duo hosts Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Design Trends for 2014 talks during this year’s April 25 to 27 Home Expo.

“We’ll talk a lot about design in gen-eral and accessories,” says McGeachy of the second presentation. “That’s where people really spend the major-ity of their money in renovations. It has to be functional and have good form, but then you do want it to look nice and have style.”

Wallpaper is a top trend they’ll hit on dur-ing presentations at the show.

“Some of the paper they’re making now, it’s so beautiful, easy to apply and easy to remove and they’re gorgeous. I don’t see it ever going back out of style again. It’s come way too far. It’s not your grandmother’s wallpaper,” Drury says.

Hues come in the deepest plums and teals to gold banana leaf, with thick sound proofing material and

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murals that make you think you’re in Marrakech, or on Madison Avenue in New York.

The hottest colour this year is radiant orchid (a fuchsia).

“We’ll be giving people tips and ideas for incorporating that colour without going out and buying a radi-ant orchid couch. My take is choose trends that work for you, not just choosing it because it’s a trend.”

These design profes-sionals will outline ways to select accessories that can be easily rem-edied if need be.

“Try it out and see-ing how it works for you,” McGeachy says. “A lot of people have to think resale as well. Things that are your decor, that’s fine if it appeals to the masses.”

Poor layout and design waste money so they’ll help audiences look at where to go high-end and where to

save a nickel. “If the design is done well, it can

sell your home for you. If the update is poor, people might walk in and see the dollar signs,” McGeachy says. “You really need to plan well ahead, know well ahead.”

Many would think faux fur should be limited to toss cushions, but a

chair, or perhaps even a larger piece (which could show up at the Expo) make a state-ment, and it’s a good one in 2014. After all, as Drury says, “faux fur is huge.”

The 29th annual Vic-toria Spring Home Expo runs April 25 to 27 at West Shore Parks and Recreation, 1767 Island Hwy. Friday runs 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $5.

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LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND

OTHERSIN THE MATTER OF

THE ESTATE OF

Gordon Allan Boyd Kennedy

Late of #474 – 2251 Cadboro Bay Road,

Victoria, B.C., Deceased

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned executor, at #110 – 1175 Cook Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 4A1, on or be-fore May 30, 2014, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties enti-tled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.Marlene Russo, Executor

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling:

2005 HONDA SHADOWJH2RC5056M100280Owner G. Ditomasso

1992 DODGE DAKOTA 1B7GG23X4NS673397

Owner R. Carter1992NISSAN PATHFINDER

JN8HD18Y7NW018155Owner M. Quirk

Will be sold on May 9, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

PERSONALS

REAL DISCREET, Local Con-nections. Call FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: IPHONE 5s, gold, lost in downtown Victoria, Apr. 20. Call (250)544-4322.

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet -Deluxe waterfront cabin,

sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

QUATSINO First Nation is seeking the services of a Band Administra-tor to oversee all band programs and band related business. Post-Secondary education in Business Management, Human Resources or related fi elds is a preference. A minimum (3) years experience in administration, human resources or related fi eld or setting is required. Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: [email protected]

HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus.

Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have

hairstyling qualifi cations. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefi ts, paid overtime, vacation pay,

25% profi t sharing, paid birthday,advanced training and annual ad-

vancement opportunities For an interview call

866-472-4339

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is accept-ing resumes for the following positions:•Processor Operators•980 Operators (Dryland Sort)•Hook tender•Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers•Hand Buckers•Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers•Machinists•Millwright Full time with union rates/benefi ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS

ROYAL & McPherson Thea-tres Society is in need of a vol-unteer with basic knowledge and experience in theatre and event production to help with stage and sound set-up. Free t-shirt and event tickets in ex-change for your technical ex-pertise! Call Volunteer Vic-toria at 250-386-2269

SPECIAL OLYMPICS Victoria is in need of a Coach Educa-tion Coordinator. This position involves managing an excel database and sending remin-der notices to coaches regard-ing their certifi cation status. This is a long-term commit-ment requiring an average of 10-15 hours of work per month from September to June. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269

TOURISM VICTORIA is em-barking on a volunteer recruit-ment in hopes to extend their services beyond the front desk in order to provide more effi -cient services, helping visitors make the most out of their visit while ensuring they feel both welcome and safe. Visitor In-formation Volunteers needed from May through September for a minimum of four hours per week. Call Volunteer Vic-toria at 250-386-2269

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com


PERSONAL SERVICES

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Trager® Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and

tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity.

Rae BilashCertifi ed Trager Practitioner

call for appointment 250-380-8733

www.raebilash.ca* Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

PETS

PETS

FREE. PATIO set, older mod-el, metal, with 6 chairs. Call (250)656-4853.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FREE ITEMS

FREE FIREWOOD- you pick-up. (250)383-6407.


MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FRIENDLY FRANK

3 MATCHING tables, black w/gold trim, $60. Call (250)595-5734.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

GARAGE SALES

ANNUAL DEAN PARK GARAGE SALE

Saturday April 26, 9am-2pmEnter off E. Saanich at Forest Park, Dean Park and Barret.

ST. LUKE’S Spring Fair & Tea. Sat. 10-2 . 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd. Plants, antiques, jewellery, crafts, books, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd fl oor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 under-ground parking spaces. Main-tenance fee includes hot wa-ter/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Re-duced to $329,000. (250)753-9123

FOR SALE BY OWNER

NANAIMO: 1450SQ.FT, Open concept, 2bdrm, 2bath Ranch-er on 1/2 acre. Dbl garage, mature trees, greenhouse, RV prkg. $359,000. (250)753-5826 for more info google search 360264.

PRIME OAK Bay; New price $635,000. 1 block to Willows Beach, close to shops and schools. 1940’s 2 bdrm, bath. Full basement. 2516 Dalhou-sie St. (corner of Musgrave). Call 250-858-8475 or 250-472-8475. OPEN HOUSE: Sat.1-3.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SELLING?I charge far less commis-sion. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3.• Distress Sales• Bank Foreclosures• Fixer UppersFree list with Pictures & addresses at:

www.JimParsons.comCall me now at250-508-0739.JIM PARSONS

Onepercent Realty VI

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Prince-ton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys.

Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at

250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.Perched on a cliffside withpanoramic ocean vista, over-looking The Saanich Inlet. Se-rene & secure. All amenitieson-site, fi rewood. $500-$1200inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly.Pets ok with refs. 25 min com-mute to downtown Victoria.Must have references! Call250-478-9231.

FRASER TOLMIEAPARTMENTS

1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St)

Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suitesBeautiful grounds with resort

style amenitiesINQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or

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APARTMENT/CONDO

UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. UnitsFully reno

5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

Move in today250-588-9799

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Sites available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly,

monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking,

fi shing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area.

www.resortonthelake.com250-754-1975 or

[email protected]

ROOMS FOR RENT

FAIRFIELD ROOM- walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. Call 250-382-6681.

SUITES, LOWER

LANGFORD- SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $850/ mo includes all utils. Avail May 1. NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

MARIGOLD: 1 bdrm, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850 utils incld’d. Call 250-727-6217.

SUITES, UPPER

MAIN FLOOR. 3-bdrm. Fire-place, completely reno’d - new appl’s, large patio. Near UVic & Camosun. N/S, N/P. $1350. + utils. (250)477-5179.

RENTALS

WANTED TO RENT

FAMILY HOME 2-3 weeks, mid-July, 2-3 adults, kids 2 & 4. OBH Grads ‘93, ‘97, ‘00. Call (250)592-8315.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

NISSAN MICRA 1990, 164K. Toyota Corolla 1992. Each $1300. obo. (250)704-8170 .

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant/ CPA

Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST.

Set up & Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

BLINDS & DRAPERY

“THE BLIND MAN” Brand Name Blinds, Shades & Shut-ters, supplied and installed, free est. 14 yrs exp. call Graeme 250-889-9985 email [email protected]

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERI-ENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

CONCRETE & PLACING

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors dis-count. Call 250-386-7007.

DRAFTING & DESIGN

DESIGN FOR PERMIT

• 29 yrs experience• All home renos

Call Steven250-381-4123

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ELECTRICAL

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

20% OFF! Mow, Rototill, Aer-ate, Hedge Trim, Clean-ups, PowerRake. (250)479-6495.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating, pwr raking. Blackber-ry/Ivy removal, landscaping.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & gar-den, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gar-deners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677.


GARDENING

250-479-7950FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance• Landscaping• Hedge Trimming• Tree Pruning• Yard Cleanups• Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd JobsNO SURPRISES NO MESS

www.hollandave.ca

AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, garden-ing, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

Level Ground Landscaping Lawn and garden service and renovation. Arborist service. Call Neil 250-818-0587.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding & More. Senior’s discount. Free esti-mates. Mike 250-216-7502.


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HANDYPERSONS

BIG BEAR Handyman. Paint-ing, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofi ng. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

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.

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

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

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-881-1221.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.


HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Dry-wall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

LANDSCAPING

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully in-sured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

STONE & BRICK - Walls and Pathways. Small jobs a Spe-cialty.Call John (250)884-8976

& MOVING STORAGE

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70/hour. 4 ton / lift. Seniors discount. Call Philip.

250.388.3535

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PAINTING

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior

Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or

250-472-6660Member BBB

PLUMBING

EXPERIENCED JOURNEY-MAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

FREE ESTIMATES. Rea-sonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

PLASTERING

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-516-5178.


PRESSURE WASHING

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.250-744-8588, Norm.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SHORELINE ROOFING. Re-roofi ng specialist. WCB / BBBmember. Quality & satisfactionguaranteed. 250-413-7967.www.shorelineroofi ng.ca

STUCCO/SIDING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TILING

QUALITY TILE and STONE Installations. Good references.Call John (250)884-8976.

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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OPEN HOUSES | APR. 25-30, 2014 more details in Real Estate Victoria

Select your home.Select your mortgage.

Oak Bay 250-370-7601Westshore 250-391-2933

Victoria 250-483-1360Sidney 250-655-0632

www.vericoselect.comChatterton Way 250-479-0688

VICTORIA606 Speed Ave, from $235,000Sat. & Sun. 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyScott Munro, 250 477-5353

501-68 Songhees Rd.Sat. 2-4 - Boorman’s Real EstateDean Boorman, 250-595-1535

1649 Haultain St., $499,900Saturday 11-1 Newport RealtySandy Berry, 250-818-8736

401-1615 Bay St., $349,900Saturday 12-2 Pemberton HolmesKevin Starling, 250-889-4577

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

17-3008 Quadra St.,$399,000Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

1910 Moss Park Gdns, $784,900Saturday 1-3 Re/Max CamosunBrad Gregory, 250-744-3301

642 Craig� ower, $669,000Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital RealtyMark McDougall, 250-588-8588

1213 Yukon Street, $679,000Sunday 1-3 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033

101-119 Ladysmith St, $399,000Saturday 2-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

401 St. Charles St., $699,900Saturday 1-3 JonesCo. Real EstateRoger Jones, 250-361-9838

1-2918 Shelbourne St., $529,900Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyLarry Pistell, 250-477-5353

101-1235 Johnson St, $274,900Saturday 11-1 One Percent RealtyValentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

209-845 Yates St.Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Real EstateDean Boorman, 250-595-1535

1536 Bywood Pl., $849,900Sunday 2-4 Newport RealtySandy Berry, 250-818-8736

OAK BAY1255 St. Denis St., $699,900Saturday 2-4 Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

VIEW ROYAL55 Kingham Pl., $778,000Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunDeborah Coburn, 250-812-1989

20 Newcastle Crt., $564,500Sunday 2-4 Pemberton HolmesMurray Clodge, 250-818-6146

33 Knollwood Rd., $524,900Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunBrad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

379 Kislingbury Ln, $399,900Sunday 11-1 One Percent RealtyValentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

2136 Meadow Vale, $639,000Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

42-1498 Admirals, $109,000Saturday 1-3 Re/Max CamosunJudy Campbell, 250-744-3301Judy Campbell, 250-744-3301

ESQUIMALT305-1351 Esquimalt Rd., $141,000Saturday 11-1 Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

1392 Treebank, $589,000Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyJason Craveiro, 250-588-5458

10-709 Luscombe Pl., $559,000Saturday 2-4 Boormans Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

SAANICH EAST2490 Cadboro Heights Lane, $1,288,000Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunEd G Sing, 250-744-3301

4210 Quadra St, $549,900Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real EstateLinda Clark, 250-380-6683

3886 Blenkinsop Rd., $638,000Saturday 2-4 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033

3934 Cedar Hill X Rd, $834,900Sunday 1-3 Pemberton HolmesCorie Meyer, 250-384-8124

1874 Forrester St, $575,000Sunday 1-3 JonesCo. Real EstateRoger Jones, 250-361-9838

3731 Blenkinsop Rd., $551,900Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

101-894 Vernon Ave., $249,900Saturday 2-4 One Percent RealtyValentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

419-1620 Mckenzie Ave, $424,900Sunday 3-4 RE/MAX CamosunDeanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

1234 Union Rd., $606,000Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood RealtyGray Rothnie, 250-477-1100

4009 Cedar Hill, from $489,900Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West CoastJames Gardiner (250) 507-4333

107-3206 Alder St., $279,900Sunday 2-4 Pemberton HolmesDavid Rusen, 250-413-7594

7-3981 Saanich Rd., $339,900Sunday 11-1 Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

2162 Ferndale Rd., $848,800Saturday 1-4 Pemberton HolmesJim Fields, 250-857-5467

219-1680 Poplar, $204,900Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton HolmesDavid Rusen, 250-413-7594

SAANICH WEST4022 Grange Rd.,Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Roy Stevenson, 250-477-7291

624 Sedger Rd., $529,900Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunBrad Gregory, 250-744-3301

638 Lambie Dr.,Saturday 2-4 Newport RealtySandy Berry, 250-818-8736

625 Vanalman Ave., $529,900Sunday 2-4 One Percent RealtyValentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

370 Obed Ave., $515,000Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast RealtyKomal Dodd, 250-479-3333

3877 Mildred Street, $674,900Saturday 2:30-4:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291

224-40 Gorge Rd. W., $264,900Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunDeanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

460 Montcalm Ave., $559,900Sun. 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

522 Heatherdale Lane,$588,888Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Jim Reslein, 250-216-6967

SAANICHPENINSULA8761 Pender Prk Dr.,$785,000Sunday 1-3 Holmes RealtyKimberley Legeard, 250-656-0911

6377 Rodolph Rd., $659,900Saturday & Sunday 12-2Sutton Group West Coast RealtyJ. Ross Bruce, 250-744-7564

1065 Verdier Ave., $579,900Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

103-2329 Bradford Ave., $511,000Sunday 1-3 Holmes RealtyLorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

1-7768 East Saanich,$369,000Sunday 11-1 Pemberton HolmesBarb Ronald, 250-744-8211

10230 Bowerbank, from $225,000Sunday 1-3 Holmes RealtyPaul Macris, 250-656-0911

508-9805 Second St., $499,000Sunday 1-3 Holmes RealtyMagdalin Heron, 250-656-0911

9690 Frizell Rd., $675,000Sunday 1-3 Holmes RealtyKent Roden,250-656-0911

2485 Shoreacres, $379,000Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunJudy Campbell, 250-744-3301

2321 Island View Rd., $412,000Friday - Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

10145 Allbay Rd., $1,048,000Sunday 1-3 Holmes RealtyKaren Dinnie-Smyth, 250-656-0911

2427 Amelia Ave, $514,900Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mike McCulloch, 250-592-4422

9650 Fifth St., $534,900Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

10345 Allbay Rd., $1,200,000Sun.1-3 Holmes Realty Willy Dunford, 250-656-0911

1729 Texada Terr., $885,000Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

1698 Texada Terr., $1,015,000Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

2110 Curteis Rd., $729,000Sun.1-3 Holmes Realty Steven Klipper, 250-656-0911

9820 Seaport Pl., from $479,000Sunday 1-3 Holmes RealtyKarin Batters, 250-656-0911

1689 Texada Terrace,$998,000Sunday 2-4 Newport RealtyJulie Rust, 250-385-2033

8880 Park Paci� c TerraceSunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

111-1959 Polo Park Crt., $224,000Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

8770 Pender Park Dr., $984,900Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

2239 Ardwell Ave., $524,900Sun. 1-3 Holmes Realty Irene Dunic, 250-656-0911

1733 Texada Terrace, $1,250,000Sun. 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lynne Sager, 250-744-3301

1702 Texada Terr., $1,099,000Sun.2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ray Milan, 250-818-9171

110-9560 Fifth St., $219,900Sun.2-4 Pemberton Holmes Barb Ronald, 250-744-8211

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On a bright April afternoon, Shel Suzuki and Brooklyn the bulldog soak in the sun on the deck of their Fisherman’s Wharf float home.

A harbour taxi packed with pas-sengers cruises by and just up the dock, tourists hold up iPads and cameras to take a piece of this scene home.

Inside Suzuki’s kitchen, a two-man work crew is in the final stages of installing the kitchen cabinets back around the hot water heater – that unexpectedly gave out earlier in the day – because today they learned that the cabinets were actually built around the tank. Just another exam-ple of how float home life, particu-larly life in Suzuki’s ultra compact, 347 square-foot floating “hobbit house” is just like life on land, with a twist.

“It’s like any other home,” Suzuki says. “It’s just maintenance. But you can’t find people who’ve worked on float homes before, so this is their first time working on a really small space.”

Suzuki was drawn to the close community following a 2010 visit to Victoria, when along with friends, they spotted the float home, which happened to be for sale, and posed for a photo in front of it. Suzuki was living in Winnipeg at the time and was taken by the copper-roofed float home, dubbed Ziggaratus by previ-ous owners.

“Within two months I bought the place and moved out here – with-out seeing the inside at all. It was just a gut feeling. I saw the front and thought: ‘I think I could live here.’”

Suzuki’s story is a common one

among the 33-home community. One Edmonton import made a deal to purchase his home from the park-ing lot when he learned it was up for sale during a visit to Victoria. Before Suzuki would experience the warm-weather joys that generally attract new residents to the lifestyle: kayak-ing off the deck and riding the water taxi downtown with Brooklyn – they had to experience a winter on the water without adequate weather-proofing.

“Because I came in January and didn’t know what the weather was like, I didn’t have a fireplace. I had single pane windows that weren’t great. I had doors that didn’t fit. It was a very cold winter – so cold I had to sleep with a pillow case on my head.”

The following month came a tsu-nami warning from the earthquake in Japan. The float homes were evacuated within five minutes in the middle of the night. Last Febru-

ary, a homeowner to the community couldn’t sleep through the sound of their wind chimes, and when he got out of bed to silence the noise, he spotted his neighbour’s home floating towards the Inner Harbour, secured by just one rope.

Eventually, the residents woke up, heeded the advice to stay inside, and with the help of several neigh-bours, secured the home once more.

Suzuki simply laughs at the few close calls they’ve been through and reiterates the need to check and tighten lines regularly. Maintenance costs, such as regular upkeep of the float on which the home is built, are in line with those of living on land. The cost of moorage, paid by square-footage, of the base is comparable to strata fees for condo owners.

Guy Crozier, president elect of the Victoria Real Estate Board sold float homes at Westbay Marine Village in Esquimalt when the community launched in the early 2000s.

The homes have always had a romantic appeal, the Sleepless in Seattle effect, Crozier says.

“A lot of float homes, you can park your car in a covered parking lot, walk down the dock to your float home and jump on your pad-dle board or in your canoe and go out right from your back door. I think that’s a pretty cool thing to have.”

Since Fisherman’s Wharf isn’t gated like Westbay, residents are in constant contact with tourists drawn to the lifestyle.

“Sometimes in the summer, we’ll leave chalk out here and people will write where they’re from. You’ll come home and see a hundred dif-ferent places in the world,” Suzuki says. “Advice I give people, that if you want to live down here and it’s your gut to live down here, then you should do it.”

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FOR PROSPECTIVE FLOAT HOME

BUYERSAdvice from VREB

president-elect Guy Crozier

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DID YOU KNOW? | The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority owns Fisherman’s Wharf and supplies utilities.

Float into an easy coastal lifestyle Work with someone experienced – “Buyers

need to do their due diligence,” Crozier says. Ensure your realtor has

experience with the intricacies of � oat homes, and are willing to exploit

that, he says.

Understand the lease – Float homes

can be more expensive than a house – without the security of land – so understanding the terms of the lease, and avoiding high costs of relocation is

a top consideration.

Inspect the � oat – Just as prospective buyers on land shouldn’t overlook a home’s foundation, a prudent shopper should

investigate what lies below the waterline by contacting a � oatation

expert to assess the home, in addition to a standard

building inspector.

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To advertise in Home� nder, contact Oliver Sommer at: osommer@black

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Float home life accessible, social and a little romantic

Shel Suzuki and Brooklyn the bulldog (a tourist attraction for water taxi tourists) take some time out on the deck of Ziggaratus, their float home within the community at Fisherman’s Wharf.Natalie North/News staff

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