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Not for sale: Kildonan House to remain low-cost seniors housing Erin Cardone News staff
speeding and had not been drinking. She was charged with driving without due care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act. She simply didn’t stop for Heisler, investigators determined. Taylor was first scheduled to appear in court Feb. 3. Her next court date is set for Aug. 23. ecardone@vicnews.com
The residents of a heritage mansion can rest easy after a period of uncertainty around their home. Earlier this year, the non-profit society that owns and operates Kildonan House at 931 Foul Bay Rd. considered selling the 1913 Samuel Maclure mansion. The necessary repairs on the building, they said, were becoming too big a burden. “The society’s board resolved (that) it will continue to operate it as a seniors’ rental apartment,” said Cliff Bancroft, chair and treasurer of the DeMezy Memorial Abbeyfield Housing Society. “The change of attitude is because of the support given by various groups that spoke out about the house.” ■ Kildonan House, He clarified the house was at 931 Foul never really for sale, but Bay Rd., has an when the society thought assessed value about selling, several potenof more than $2 tial buyers caught wind and million. submitted offers “out of the ■ The late Albert blue.” DeMezy, an “Once we got a lot of peoengineer, donated ple speaking about it, they the house to the wanted (the house) to consociety in the late tinue as it was – and the 1980s. board thought it was best to keep it going.” The residents are “all delighted,” Bancroft said. “We had, at the time, a couple of vacancies. One person had passed away and another was not able to get up the stairs anymore.” Now the lower-rent house is full, with seven tenants living there. Keeping these low-rent accommodations for seniors in Oak Bay is critical, said Coun. Pam Copley.
RELATED STORY: Seniors keen to keep driving, Page A3
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Cool corridor in Carnarvon Five-year-old Evalena Shrivell runs through the water tunnel Monday at Peter Pan/Rotary water park. The popular venue is located on the Allenby Street side of Carnarvon Park and open daily through the summer.
Hearing in Heisler death case delayed again Elderly driver faces traffic charge from Sept. 2010 incident Erin Cardone News staff
The court date for an 80-year-old woman accused of striking an Oak Bay senior with her vehicle last year has been rescheduled a fifth time.
Johanna Heisler, 82, was walking across Beach Drive at Bowker Avenue in a marked crosswalk at about 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Patricia Ashley Taylor of Saanich. Heisler’s pelvis and leg were broken and she sustained serious head injuries. She was rushed to Victoria General Hospital, where she died of a heart attack hours later. Oak Bay police said Taylor, who was 79 at the time of the crash, was not
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Marathoners prepare to run for charity October events will raise funds for 22 different groups Emma Prestwich News staff
Big Brothers Big Sisters teen mentor Rachael Brown feels outdone that her Little Sister, Sarah, ran a 10-kilometre race in April and she’s only run eight kilometres. The 16-year-old meets with Sarah, a Ruth King elementary school student, every Friday. Both love to run.
“She just has a lot of energy,” Brown said. “She reminds me of me a lot as a Grade 6 student.” Brown ran the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon eight-kilometre road race last year, and raised $400 for Big Brothers, one of the charities participating in the marathon’s charity pledge program. The marathon event, which features four races and travels partly through Oak Bay, is coming up on Oct. 9, but the sixth annual pledge program has already started. The idea is to raise awareness and money for 22 participating charities by encouraging individuals to either walk or run for a charity while collecting pledges.
Individuals can sign up at www. runvictoriamarathon.com to become part of an organization’s team. This year’s goal is $500,000, which will push the total money raised by the program to $1 million. Rhonda Brown, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, said the structure of race day makes the event intergenerational. “The fact that they stagger events means everyone can be part of it, “ she said. Lucy DuMont, who turned 81 this year, also appreciates the intergenerational aspect. She walked the half-marathon for four years, but has slowed down the
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Seniors keen to keep driving privileges The increasing number of elderly drivers is creating a challenge for motor vehicles branch, driving schools Kyle Slavin News staff
An activity seen as a rite of passage for young people is more and more becoming a requisite for the move into a much later stage of adulthood. Taking driving lessons in order to pass a road test is now common for older people hoping to hang on to their ability to get behind the wheel. “Seniors now make up about 15 per cent of all our business,” said Arthur Harris, who owns DriveWise driving school and has been in the business of teaching drivers for three decades. “It’s just the beginning. The baby boomers are coming on stream. I think in another 10 to 20 years there are going to be more seniors than 16 year olds (taking driving lessons).” The reason is simple. Seniors are prone to medical issues that threaten safe driving practices. Under provincial regulations, if a driver fails three driving re-exams, their licence is permanently revoked. “A lot of them are still driving (like they did) back in the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s when blind spot checks didn’t exist,” Harris said. “There are different road signs, new road signs, there are roundabouts, traffic circles – driving has changed over the last 50 years.” The three-strike rule isn’t just for seniors, it’s for anyone deemed a “medically at-risk driver,” according to Stephanie Melvin, acting superintendent of motor vehicles. However, of the 130,000 reviews done annually by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, 44,000 of them are for drivers aged 80 or older. The other 86,000 reviews are for professional drivers or people with known medical conditions. “We really try to keep people driving as long as we possibly can,” Melvin said. “We’re very research-based, and we spend a lot of time making sure there’s an actual link between a person’s medical condition and a person’s safety.” Drivers older than 80 require a medical exam every two years and a doctor’s OK to let them drive “because this is an age where medical conditions affecting driving are more common,” according to the OSMV. Norah McQuiggan is four years away from that age, and remains a regular driver. In fact, she is a volunteer driver with Saanich Volunteer Services Society. She chauffeurs fellow seniors who are unable to drive to appointments and grocery stores two or three days a week. “Having my licence means that I can stay
Driving for seniors can become increasingly difficult, especially if serious health or mobility issues arise. independent. I don’t have to rely on my including the driver, was injured, though daughter or son-in-law to get me places,” witness Jodie McKinney says the woman she said. “I can still go out and do my own appeared to be disoriented when she got errands on my own time.” She knocks wood out of the car. “We all stood there in when saying she hasn’t sheer disbelief that she yet had health problems “We really try to keep gunned the gas and kept that could eventually going. When people impact her driving. But people driving as long as we she understands that possibly can … we spend a lot came to get her out of car she was in shock may become an issue of time making sure there’s an the that she hit them,” she down the road. “I’m hoping I can drive actual link between a person’s said. Saanich police Sgt. for another five or 10 medical condition and a Dean Jantzen said the years,” she said. “I will woman wasn’t ticketed, be really disappointed if I person’s safety.” but her licence will be lose my driver’s licence.” – Stephanie Melvin, acting It’s a sentiment shared superintendant of motor vehicles reviewed by the OSMV. “It’s certainly a by many who cling to reminder to those of us their cars as symbols of independence. It can be difficult, how- who have aged parents to be mindful and ever, to accept that they’ve reached a point get involved, and know what your elderly where their driving is dangerous for them- parent or grandparent is doing, and understand there are mechanisms in place to selves and others. On June 17, Saanich police responded to have their licence reviewed,” he said. The review process, according to MelRoyal Oak Plaza to a report of an elderly driver who hit multiple vehicles. The vin, is quite simple. Typically the review woman, a 90-year-old, was backing out of comes from a police officer or physician, a parking spot and apparently mistook the though family members can make anonypedals, hitting four other cars. Nobody, mous requests.
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A doctor will then determine whether there are medical issues affecting the ability to drive. If there are, attempts are made to allay the problem. Suspect drivers can also be made to retake their road test. “With seniors, their mobility is not the same, they can’t look over the shoulder for blind spot checks. Their hearing is going, their eye sight is going, their reflexes are starting to decrease,” driving school owner Harris said, acknowledging that the aging process affects everyone differently. “I’ve had 90-year-olds come in who are bright, quick as a whip, and will be driving for a long time.” He estimates that, for seniors, there’s only a 25-per-cent pass rate for re-exams when there are no driving lessons taken. Even with driving lessons, he estimates 45 to 50 per cent of those tested ultimately lose their licences. “It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks. It’s hard for them to retain that new information and remember it on their own,” he said. “Fifty years of habits are hard to break.” For details on testing a driver’s medical fitness, visit www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/osmv. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Police make two bike-theft arrests at once When officers attended a theft-ofbike call at Oak Bay Marina, they solved two crimes at once. The suspected thief was arrested on a bike at 10:30 a.m. June 18 and found in possession of break-in tools. Meanwhile, a resident walking nearby at the time recognized the
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Esquimalt secures new marine school
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A new training facility in Esquimalt is expected to fill a growing need for tradespeople in the local shipbuilding industry. The province is pledging $550,000 to develop marine training courses taught at the new Industrial Marine Training and Applied Research Centre, and at existing schools in the Capital Region. The school is also being funded by B.C. Ferries, which is contributing $200,000, and Victoria Shipyards owner, Seaspan Marine Corporation, which is chipping in $300,000. Choosing Esquimalt as the host municipality was natural, said Doug MacLaren, CEO of the Resource Training Organization of B.C., which is co-ordinating the school and training programs. “It is just a real hub for shipbuilding activity right now in the province,” he said. Training programs could be launched early next year. Classes for apprentices and supervisors will be offered at the new school, possibly at Victoria Shipyards, and at other schools such as Camosun College, British Columbia Institute of Technology and Royal Roads University. “This would be huge for us as the only public vocational provider on the south Island,” said Tom Roemer, Camosun College vice-president of strategic development. To prepare, Camosun officials will spend the summer developing a marine foundation training program, he said. Over the next three years, 1,500 jobs are expected to open in the marine shipbuilding industry in the Capital Region. That number would climb to 2,500 jobs if Seaspan wins one of the highly lucrative federal shipbuilding contracts. emccracken@vicnews.com
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Wendy Beach surveys still-to-be-sorted candies and other treats in her new location on Douglas Street in the Victoria Conference Centre building.
Wendy Beach has only owned the English Sweet Shop for six of its 101-year history, but she wells up with tears at the loss of its long-time location at 738 Yates St. “People come in and they’re bringing their great grandchildren, and they’re like, ‘It’s just the same as I remember it when I was a kid when my grandfather brought me here,’” recalls Beach. Today, the store is empty in preparation for the property’s redevelopment by Concert Properties. “It was long and narrow … the floor boards were creaky and there was a beautiful mosaic tile,” she says. “I hope to one day recreate it.” A delayed phone hookup and other snags pushed back the grand opening of the new shop at 736 Douglas St. Standing amid 600 stacked candy jars and shelving, Beach acknowledges the new location has its challenges. Some neighbouring retail
properties, adjoining the Victoria Conference Centre, stand empty. “The terms and conditions of the lease were very favourable,” Beach says, adding that to help drive customer traffic, the City of Victoria plans to relax regulations surrounding signage and logos on store fronts. Beach, who also owns the British Candy Shoppe, got into the business on a whim after being laid off from the B.C. government. “It’s my husband and my sweet retirement, that’s what we call it.” Her favourite sweets, which also happen to be her best seller, are the bon bons. Grocery items, such as Marmite, are popular among expats, and the old timers like the Trebor Extra Strong Mints. “We have so many regular customers,” Beach says. “There are people who come in every day and buy 100 grams of school chalk, or they come in and they buy their mint humbugs.” rholmen@vicnews.com
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Our post-Afghan role will change July 5 isn’t likely to leave a lasting mark on history. However, the end of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is a historic moment for our nation. The book is closed on our decade-long involvement and it will take at least as much time before we’ll truly understand what our soldiers were able to achieve. Locally, more than 300 members of the Canadian Forces stationed at CFB Esquimalt took part in operations in Afghanistan. These men and women served as doctors, nurses, medical assistants, construction engineers, divers, military police as well as roadside bomb disposal and combat support in one of the most dangerous places on the planet. The question now is what’s next for Canada’s military? After spending so much time and resources in Afghanistan the culture of our forces has been indelibly shaped by this experience. Of course, some of the attention is now focused on Libya and its ongoing civil war. From CFB Esquimalt, 250 personnel are preparing to sail for the north African nation. HMCS Vancouver, a frigate considered one of the workhorses of Canada’s Navy, is expected to leave from here early next week. It will join Canadian troops already fighting with NATO forces. But this does not appear to be the kind of endless conflict that was Afghanistan. And then there are plans for a ramped up military presence in the Arctic. This will also take tremendous resources but will be an entirely different kind of mission. The question remains about what our military’s role should be outside our borders. The war in Afghanistan cost Canadians more than $11 billion, a number that could double as we deal with the legacy of returning veterans. Despite our departure the work continues, including by a contingent of Canadians tasked with training Afghans to take charge of their own security. Elsewhere in the world we can only guess where the next trouble spot will be. We might not make a big deal come next July 5, but Canadians can take pride in the work done by our military personnel over the last decade and feel confident that whatever comes next, they’ll continue to make a difference on the world stage. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. 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.
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Gay men still face stigma here marriage. Terrific. And scarcely The blues jam on Sunday a day goes by when I don’t see afternoon at the Strath was running two women walking hand-in-hand at a full-throated gallop when my on the streets of Victoria. I see friend Brian, glancing at the group gyrations on a crowded dance floor, women dancing together. Snuggling together. Kissing. It’s almost as if leaned toward me. being lesbian is as hip today as “I haven’t quite worked up long hair and beads were on men the nerve to get out there,” he in the 1960s. Again, that’s confessed. terrific. “Why not?” I asked, Patti Dawn But what of gay men, straining to be heard amid Swansson like my friend Brian? I the din. “You got up and Guest column know of at least one gay danced at Bart’s a few bashing last year, an ugly, weeks ago.” unreported incident that resulted in “Yeah, but ...” thousands of dollars in dental work The “but” in this case was that and invisible emotional scarring. Brian is a gay man. A married gay Only once since moving here 11 man. And, half a dozen years after years ago have I seen two men same-sex marriage became legal holding hands in public. That was across Canada, there remains a in Bastion Square and they were strong hesitancy for gay men, tourists from Europe. The sight of pledged or otherwise, to grab a two men showing affection toward male partner and trip the light one another under the judgmental fantastic in what is considered a eye of society is as rare as a virgin “straight” venue. in the Playboy Mansion. I bring this to your attention Should men desire to get cozy today because we have arrived at the tail end of Victoria Pride Week, a here, they must go to Paparazzi Nightclub, which is the flagship of 10-day, born-this-way jubilee during which the lesbian, gay, bisexual and the LGBT community and a safe haven for those who wish to openly transgender community celebrates express their true self. truth of self and, at the same time, That’s not to say the town is ponders its advances. Many in devoid of gay-friendly venues the LGBT community will ask this in the so-called straight society. question: how far have we come in Bartholomew’s is a prime example society? of a spot where patrons are treated I prefer to ask the question in reverse. That is: how far has society fairly and squarely by staff and other customers regardless of their come? sexual orientation. It’s a difficult poser to answer. If, however, gays/lesbians I mean, we have same-sex
truly want to let it all hang out (figuratively, not literally), they go to Paparazzi or the Ledge, which is where the girls generally gather. But those venues are out of sight. Paparazzi is 18 steps below street level, in the basement of the Carlton Plaza, and the Ledge is on the second level of the Bedford. Has society not arrived at the point where gays congregate in comfort at a street level bar? With a patio? And I wonder what society will tell its children on Sunday when the Pride Parade meanders through the streets of downtown Victoria. When the kids see adult men in gowns, feathers and makeup, and women kissing and cuddling, what answer do they get when they ask, “Why is that man wearing a dress?” Does society tell them the truth and say, “Some men like men, some women like women, some like both, some people were born male but are now female.” Or does society say, “The circus is in town, kids. Smile and wave to the bearded lady?” That’s why I can’t say how far society has come. I do, however, know this: Until the day when my friend Brian and his partner can dance during a blues jam without fear of scorn, ridicule and possibly being punched out in the men’s washroom, it hasn’t come far enough. Patti Dawn Swansson is a former News reporter. editor@vicnews.com
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LETTERS On health, wind power blows away the alternative
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Wind energy is increasingly being considered a viable and attractive power source. Many countries, including the U.S., Germany, Spain, China, and India, are putting policies into place to drive the development of their wind energy industries. In Canada, the amount of wind energy being harnessed for use in our homes, offices, and factories has grown quickly over the past few years, led by Ontario with its Green Energy Act. However, a backlash has been growing in many places where wind power is being developed. In Ontario, one of the main criticisms of wind development has been its impact on human health, mostly because of the noise that wind turbines produce. Yet, the peer-reviewed scientific research indicates that the sound from windmills, which generally falls into three categories (audible sound, low frequency, and infrasound), has little to no impact on human health. This is especially true if windmills are built far enough away from residences. For example, the required setback in Ontario is 550 metres. At this distance, the audible sound from windmills has been found to be below 40 decibels, which is around
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the level of sound you’d find in most bedrooms and living rooms. Studies from the University of Massachusetts similarly found that even if the sound were audible, annoyance would be minimal. Critics have also pointed to low frequency sound and infrasound as the source of health impacts from wind turbines. These are sounds that are either difficult to hear or inaudible to humans. However, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health did a review of the scientific literature and found no evidence that low frequency sound from wind turbines causes adverse health effects. Research from Sweden and the Netherlands may shed some light on the opposition that windmills are facing, despite the lack of evidence for human health impacts. At or just under 40 decibels, 73 per cent of people could notice the sound and six per cent were annoyed. But those who did not like windmills or found them ugly were more likely to notice the sound and were more likely to be annoyed by it. Though we should always remain open-minded about new and emerging research on any issue, the evidence seems clear that wind
that’s another story. But most scientific research shows that newer technologies and proper locating can overcome most of the threats to birds and bats. One recent study also noted that “the number of birds killed in wind developments is substantially lower relative to estimated annual bird casualty rates from a variety of other anthropogenic factors including vehicles, buildings and windows, power transmission lines, communication towers, toxic chemicals including pesticides, and feral and domestic cats.” It’s never easy to find energy technologies that will satisfy everyone, but with the world facing ever-growing negative consequences of burning fossil fuels, we must weigh our options. In doing so, wind power comes out ahead. If we ensure that care is taken to use technologies with minimal environmental impact and to locate turbines in areas where effects on humans and animals are also minimal, there is no good reason to oppose wind power. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation climate change policy analyst Dale Marshall. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.
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June, 14 mm in July, and 20 mm in August) and the summer months receive less than one-fifth as much precipitation as the wettest winter month. It looks like you got this from an incorrect statement in the Wikipedia article about Victoria’s climate. (The same article also states that Victoria’s climate is Mediterranean.) Steven Murray Victoria
In your Best of the City issue, you refer to Victoria’s climate as Oceanic or Marine West Coast. This is incorrect. In the widely used Koppen climate classification, this would be Cfb (Oceanic), whereas Victoria is Csb (Mediterranean). The difference between Cfb and Csb is that Csb has dry summers, defined as less than 30 millimetres of rain per month during the summer months and less than one third of the rainfall during the summer months, compared with the wettest winter month. In Victoria (as measured at Gonzales), summer rainfall is well below this threshold (21 mm in
turbines built with appropriate setbacks do not constitute a health hazard. And wind becomes a more attractive energy source when you consider the health impacts of the main energy alternative, burning coal and other fossil fuels. The Canadian Medical Association estimated that in 2008 Canada’s air pollution was responsible for 21,000 premature deaths, 92,000 emergency room visits, and 620,000 visits to a doctor’s office. Even if you look only at the health impacts of Ontario coalfired power plants, the numbers are significant and startling. When considering whether Canada needs to curtail the development of its wind resources or expand wind power in the way that Ontario’s Green Energy Act proposes, we should heed the conclusion of Maine’s Centre for Disease Control. After dismissing the notion of a moratorium on wind development due to its health impacts, the Centre’s Dr. Dora Ann Mills concluded, “If there is any evidence for a moratorium, it is most likely on further use of fossil fuels, given their known and common effects on the health of our population.” As for the impacts on wildlife,
Freedom to make our own decisions vital Re: U.S. assisted suicide cases poor examples (Letters, July 1) The letters from south of our border are poor examples. First of all, the doctor from Oregon probably works in a
private hospital and his patient is able to afford good health insurance. It’s different here where universal health care (which I’m grateful for) means health care in a public hospital with wait lists for beds and bed pans. The co-ordinator of an organization that is against assisted suicide and not living in Canada can only offer information that supports his bias and describe legal issues relevant in his state. The lawyer from Seattle does not give credit to the individual who has made the personal and private – and I’m sure very difficult – decision to end his/her life within their circumstances which includes family dynamics. I doubt a physician would give
the lethal dose of medication to someone who is not in an endof-life-or debilitating condition. Whether or not that person is helped to take the medication is not the issue. It is the freedom to make decisions for ourselves, for our bodies. Francine Halle North Saanich
Rail ambivalence fuelled by rising costs While the promise of investment by the province has improved the chances for the Island Corridor Foundation, the level of service required to maintain the endeavour may be the least of the challenges, as some conditions of the facilities and rail infrastructure may come
at the expense of other categories in mass transit. There remains a significant backlog of repairs and potential new construction. Like any system that means, rail track requires maintenance and improvement all the time to reach good condition. Investments will be required to improve conditions at rail maintenance facilities and yards, yet many buildings and yards remain in fair to poor shape. If the province and feds fail to invest adequately in the rail, the level of service will suffer, and they will find themselves off the rails again, and we the taxpayers will never recover that investment. William Perry Victoria
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“We have to have a balance of market rate, which is represented by Carlton House. We know there are seniors who cannot afford that rate. “The interesting aspect of the DeMezy society is they run it almost as a co-op and it’s something that I, myself, would be interested in.” Rental rates at the mansion are controlled by a loan agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. A unit costs between $600 and $925 a month. The 10,765-square-foot building does need major upgrades to its plumbing and heating system. Volunteer maintenance workers frequently fix leaks that prevent radiators in some rooms from pumping out enough heat, for example. In February, when the society was considering selling, thenchair Alun Rees told the News that revenue from rent wasn’t enough to keep up with maintenance. “All those kinds of things will need work,” he said. “There’s always something going wrong. It’s kind of a fingers
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Cliff Bancroft, DeMezy Memorial Society chairperson, adjusts the radiator in one of the suites at Kildonan House. The radiator leaks in some suites, a fix that will bring a large repair bill. crossed situation.” The society’s revenues, and therefore the money available for maintenance, comes solely
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Adventure ends for missing feline Buber the cat is back home. The missing 11-year-old Bengal tabby cross, whose five-week adventure drew the attention of dozens of people in and around the Oak Bay Village neighbourhood, was reunited with his owners, Margaret and Michael Asch, on Monday night. “He’s very thin, quite bony,” she said, noting that Buber slept for much of his first full day at their Clive Drive home since May 29. A couple who live on Lawndale Avenue – nearly a mile away as the crow flies – were contemplating keeping the friendly cat who had been hanging around their home for several days.
But their daughter, who volunteers at the SPCA, found an ad for a similar-looking lost cat on Craig’s List and the call was made to the Asches. “It was not expected, although you know, every time the phone would ring at an unusual time of day ...” said Margaret. Buber had apparently made himself at home, and even stayed overnight with a man who lives alone next to the couple on Lawndale. “They were really sad to see him go,” Margaret said. “But he had found yet another bunch of people who were very kind to him.” editor@oakbaynews.com
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Capital Region a rich source for blood Emma Prestwich News staff
Canadian Blood Services is tapping into Victoria’s bank of government employees during its neediest season. Summer is typically when the agency is most in need of blood, because many of its regular donors are away and people are more active, often causing more accidents, said Jason Austin, manager at the Blood Services
clinic on Saanich Road. CBS has identified public servants, who form a significant part of Victoria’s workforce, as a group to target for donations. Canadian Blood Services has teamed up with the B.C. Public Service Agency for a blood donation challenge, open to public servants at all levels of government. The aim is to reach 2,000 donations in B.C. from July 13 to Aug. 31, part of the blood agency’s
bigger goal of collecting 27,110 donations provincewide. The challenge is an expansion of the Blood Services’ Partners for Life program, in which the provincial government is a partner. Another goal is to maintain the supply of blood by establishing a consistent pool of regular donors. “We want to develop a pattern, to keep people donating after the challenge,” said Austin. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Second Backyardigans show added These lovable creatures from the Nick Jr. network-aired program aimed at preschoolers play two shows Sept. 8 at the Royal Theatre. Tix: $26.50, online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
True crime inspiration behind thriller writer’s work Grant McKenzie tackles Canadian paperback market Emma Prestwich News staff
A fan of mystery novelist Grant McKenzie’s books once told him she was so wrapped up in his first novel, Switch, that when she sat down to the toilet, she forgot to lift up the lid. “You can’t get a much better compliment than that,” he said. Although the 48-year-old Monday Magazine editor’s first book release in Canada happened last year – Switch was released in regular paperback this week – McKenzie’s interest in realistic, thrilling “whodunits” was sparked a long time ago, while reporting on crime. During a stint on the ‘dead-body’ beat at the Calgary Sun, his first job out of high school, he became stuck on the ‘what-ifs’ and emotional aspects of crimes when he could only report the facts. Writing fiction let him have his characters react to a situation and tell the
bigger story. “You always felt kind of powerless, because as a reporter, all you were doing was telling the news,” he said. “In fiction, you can step beyond that.” He also met several colourful people such as undercover cops and “oldtime” journalists who helped populate his stories. At age 26, he took time away from his job at the Calgary Herald to write his first book, which he never managed to publish. Twenty years and five manuscripts later, he landed a deal for Switch with Random House in the U.K. Every time he’s pitched the book, he had to find something new to hook the publisher. The Random House deal only came because an assistant fell in love with it. Switch was published in trade paperback form in Canada in 2010, a year later than in the U.K. and Germany. “It’s a tough game to learn,” McKenzie said of the industry. He is trying to break into the U.S. market, where he said there is more of an appetite for “mainstream” fiction than in Canada. He intentionally targeted a wide audience when he developed his char-
acters, ordinary people that readers have told him they can easily relate to. “In Canada, we tend to want to be so different from the U.S. that we tend to ignore the big general population that likes to read American-type fiction.” A native of Scotland, McKenzie has always craved life in places that are close to the water. One of his two published novels, as well as a third that his agent is currently pitching, take place in Portland, Ore. He plans to build his own fictional world in the city, which has a series of ominous underground tunnels, for successive books. Missing or murdered family members, a common theme in his novels, also comes from his experience as a father, he said, and the worst-case scenarios that run through his head when worrying about his daughter. “I try to make (the characters) as real as possible,” he said. “You pour a lot of your own emotion, your own happiness … into your characters so they become fully rounded.” McKenzie will be available for a special book signing and launch, 3 p.m. tomorrow (July 9) at Munro’s Books, 1108 Government St. intern@vicnews.com
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Writer and Monday Magazine editor Grant McKenzie shows off the new paperback version (front) of his novel Switch, released in Canada this week.
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Genealogical Society honours B.C. authors Local topics figure heavily in inaugural awards Victoria-based authors or books about the city gained recognition recently as the British Columbia Genealogical Society announced winners of its first-ever book awards. Nancy Hughes’s 2010 book, Built by Luney Bros. Ltd.: Building a City and a Legacy Brick by Brick, Victoria, B.C. 1885-1962, placed third overall. The winner was Bruce McIntyre for his three-volume series, Lives Lived West of the Divide: A Biographical Dictionary of Fur Traders Working West of the Rockies, 1793-1858. Hughes was also recently named winner
of the Victoria Hallmark Society’s communications award for her efforts in writing and publishing the book. Other area authors or books on the region given honorable mention by B.C. Genealogical Society included Helen Piddington for Rumble Seat: A Victorian Childhood Remembered; Ian MacDonald and Betty O’Keefe for Quiet Reformers: The Legacy of Early Victoria’s Bishop Edward and Mary Cridge; Lynne Stonier-Newman and Peter O’Reilly for The Rise of a Reluctant Immigrant, and Mahinder Kaur Doman Manhas for Zhindagee: Selected Stories of our First Daughters. The awards, to be handed out at a July 17 gala in Surrey, were instituted to encourage family history research and writing in and
MEET Grant McKenzie International Bestsellingg Author & Editor-in-Chief of Monday Magazine Book signing event of his “debut thriller novel” SWITCH
MUNRO’S BOOKS Saturday, July 9 3 to 4 p.m. Published by Penguin Group (Canada) What the critics are saying: Rick Mofina: “Switch crackles with suspense and is as tense as a switchblade opening in a dark alley” Lee Child: “A terrific thriller, I loved it” Tess Gerritsen: “a terrific novelist”
about B.C. The society marks its 40th anniversary this year. editor@oakbaynews.com
Wide Open Wide, a film festival examining queer experimental artistic expression, makes the final stop on its Canadian tour with screenings in Victoria tonight and tomorrow (July 8-9). Organized by Regina’s Queer City Cinema, the festival features 28 queer films and videos by artists from across the country, including Victoria filmmakers Maureen Bradley and David Geiss. Shows start at 8 p.m. both nights at the Open Space gallery, 510 Fort St. Tickets are $6 per night at the door.
Jazz quintet playing with Montreal sax man Victoria-based quintet Faux Bamboo will join forces with Montreal saxophonist and
composer Joel Miller for an evening of instrumental jazz at the Victoria Conservatory of Music on Friday, July 22. The concert will feature modern originals by Miller. The performance happens at Wood Hall, 900 Johnson St., starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $15, or $12 for students, available at the door.
stage presence, recording, songwriting and navigating the music industry. They will also work with two instruments and create an original piece. A week-long camp for kids ages eight to 12 starts July 11, Don Descoteau/News staff and a week-long Anne Schaefer is camp for 13-to co-ordinating young 17-year-olds rockers camp. begins July 18, both at Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Rocking out Ave. The cost is $325, at youth music camps Tyndall or $350 after July 17. No experience is necessary. Two songwriting-focused To register, please call Anne band camps are being offered Schaefer at Larsen School this month for teens and preof Music, 250-389-1988 ext. teens. Young rockers aged eight to 3202. emccracken@vicnews.com 17 will learn about equipment,
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he many delicious tastes of Vanouver Island will served up July 21 to 24 when the region welcomes the third annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine. The festival, a highlight of the summer culinary scene, “is all about celebrating flavours and ingredients from our British Columbia backyard – both land and sea,” says event organizer Kathy McAree. “Imagine being served organic tea by a Tea Master or dining in the middle of a field at a local family farm – the experiences at Taste are just as special as our culinary landscape.” The fun kicks off on Thursday, July 21 with The Main Event, a local tasting and grazing evening at Crystal Garden. Sample some of the more than 100 B.C. wines available for tasting and nibble an incredible array of local and seasonal cuisine prepared by local chefs. Vancouver Island farmers, suppliers and cheesemakers will also be on-hand to answer questions and chat about the
benefits of eating local, organic and seasonal. Main Event tickets, expected to sell out, are $79 plus tax – purchase by visiting www.VictoriaTaste.com Seafood fans won’t want to miss Sips and Seafood, presented with James Bay’s Finest at Sea and the Inn at Laurel Point, on the hotel’s seaside terrace. With delicious seafood products from Finest at Sea, prepared by the Inn’s executive chef Takashi Ito and executive sous chef Patrick Gayler, some of the ocean treats showcased at the event include smoked salmon, tuna, fresh oysters, crab, scallops, hand-peeled shrimp, mussels and more. Tickets for Sips and Seafood are $99 each and can be purchased at www.VictoriaTaste.com or from the front desk at Inn at Laurel Point. Other festival highlights include: • Tea Tasting 101, July 22 from 11 a.m. to noon at Silk Road – Go on a tea journey with Daniela Cubelic, Tea MasCont. on page 13
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Savour the flavours of the Island and B.C. at the third annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine.
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Cont. from page 12 ter, sampling organic teas and learning about the intricate art of tasting through leaf appearance, aroma, colour and more. Tickets are $10 from www.VictoriaTaste. com • Sustainable Seafood, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Finest at Sea – Join Bob Fraumeni, fisherman and owner of Finest at Sea, for an information session at his James Bay plant. Tickets are $15 from www.VictoriaTaste.com • Swine and the Vine, July 23, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Hotel Grand Pacific – all the pig-related goodies you can eat, including a patioroasted suckling pig presented by Executive Chef Rick Choy and his culinary team, plus a selection of BC wines, teas, ciders and other
local treats. Tickets are $69 from www.VictoriaTaste.com or the hotel’s front desk. • Vancouver Island vs. the World, July 23, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. at Hotel Grand Pacific – Learn how our local wines match up to other well-known, international brands in a blind comparative tasting led by sommelier Pamela Sanderson and John Schreiner, author and wine writer. Tickets are $39 from www.VictoriaTaste.com • Band, Bubbles and Bennys, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vista 18 – Enjoy the jazzy sounds of Lust Life while sipping on B.C. sparkling wines and enjoying a delicious three-course brunch featuring Eggs Benedict and fabulous city vistas. Tickets are $45 from 250-361-5692.
Join the Victoria Wine Society for its “annual fizz fest” this Sunday – a Champagne tasting at Brasserie L’ecole, accompanied by tasty treats. The tasting event gets under way at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Tickets are $90/members and $100/non-members and must be purchased in advance from the BC Wineguys, 2579 Cadboro Bay Rd., (250-592-8466) or Cook St. Village Liquor Store, 109 – 230 Cook St. (250-995-2665). Participants are asked to refrain from wearing strong cologne or perfume. • Land and Sea Harvest on the Family Farm, July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Vantreight Farm – Join the crew from the Marina Restaurant for a family-style, al fresco dinner in the field, featuring the midsummer harvest, delicacies from the surrounding sea and Mission Hill Family Estate wines. Tickets are $89 from www.VictoriaTaste. com For more information about Taste and to read about the festival’s full roster of events, visit www.VictoriaTaste.com
not for profit Like a bargain? Do you believe in end-of-life care? Join the vibrant group of volunteers at the Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique on Cook Street! Shifts are four hours long, the schedule is flexible and the co-workers are fun and dedicated. For details or an application form, visit the Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique at 1315 Cook St. Fridays – Church of Our Lord Thrift Shop, 626 Blanshard St. (at Humboldt), 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Household items, clothing, jewellery and more. Parking at rear of church. FMI: 250-383-8915. Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Victoria Horseshoe Club’s free Junior League program (eight to 18 years); instruction and horseshoes provided, in Glanford Park, 620 Kenneth St. FMI: 250-727-2543 or www.victoriahorseshoeclub.com Fridays to Aug. 26 – Victoria Lawn Bowling Club community open house, 6 p.m. Come try lawn bowling, a fun, social sport for all ages! To protect
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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING Vernon: Lakeside Assisted Living Home, licensed, Space Available, Pictures & info by email shason@telus.net or call Steve at (250)306-0734
SUITES, LOWER C. SAANICH, 2 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet area, N/S,N/P, $1100, (immed) 250-858-4645 GORDON HEAD$485. 1 bdrm and washroom, all util’s incld’d, NS/NP, furnished. Call 250-744-9405 or 250-5077387. HIGH QUADRA self cont 2bdrm grnd lvl, w/d ns/np $1050 utils incl (250)479-4254 LANGFORD: 2 bdrm, W/D, F/P, NS/NP. $1100 incld’s util’s. Call (250)220-5907. LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, yard, 4 appls, cable/water incl, shared laundry, $1000.+util. NS/NP. (Now). (250)881-2283 ROYAL OAK area, new, bright lrg 1 bdrm, all incl, N/S, N/P, close to all amens, $850 mo, avail July 1, 250-744-1662 VIEW ROYAL- 2 bdrms, shared laundry. N/S. 1 small pet ok. $1100 inclds hydro. (250)658-4735.
SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY APT- 2 bdrms, F/S, W/D, NS/NP. $1450/mo, yearly lease. Close to all amenities. 250-656-4003.
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2006 MAZDA Miata MX5, copper red, hard top, soft top, air, auto, 3,000 miles, asking $23,500 obo. 250-658-8921. OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1975 KUSTOM COACH trailer, 24’. Sleeps 4, fridge, stove, oven, hot water and furnace works on propane. 120V/12V lights. Bath tub for the kids. New upholstery. Great condition. $2500 obo. 250-8830753 or email cov.mitchell@gmail.com
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DESIGN FOR PERMIT. Home Renovation Plus. Call Steven (250) 881-4197.
BIG JOBS or small, we do it all. Weekly or monthly visits. Commercial & Residential. Call (250)885-8513.
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades, roof demossing. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
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DPM SERVICES: Lawns, clean-ups, tree pruning, hedging, landscaping & gutters. 15 yrs exp. Call 250-883-8141.
C.B.S. MASONRY Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios Repair. Renew. Replace “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Estimate & Competitive Prices. Charlie 294-9942, 5899942 Licensed Insured & WCB
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250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. ALL YOUR renovation needs. Decks, Fencing, all jobs. Carpentry, repairs. 250-818-7977 DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 778-977-7737 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca
CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (250)380-2526. HOUSE AND CARPET CLEANING- Carpet Special! $69/2 rooms. 250-514-6055. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.
CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 REDSEAL JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. Simple hourly rate. (250)886-1596.
BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
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THE STUCCOMAN. Chimney repair work. Free estimates, 20 year warr/guarantee. Senior discount. (250)391-9851.
ACTIVE HANDYMAN Reno’s, drywall, decks, fencing, pwrwash, gutters, triming, yrd work, etc. Sen disc. 595-3327.
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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
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DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-889-5794.
PAINTING
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10% OFF! Yard Cleanups, Mowing, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim. 250-479-6495. 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB. AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129.
EDGE TO EDGE Pressure Washing, RV’s, boats, driveways, sidewalks, siding, roofs, moss removal. (250)208-8535.
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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178. RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
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DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.
PRESSURE WASHING
SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
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FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.
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FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-386-1119.
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KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. DECKS FENCES. Installation & repairs. Vinyl decks & aluminum rails. Book now and save. Robert (250)580-3325. SIMPLY FENCING. Custom gates, fences and decks. Licensed & WCB Insured. Visit: simplyfencing.ca Call (250)886-1596.
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SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 www.vericoselect.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the July 7-July 13 edition of 4-320 Montreal, $439,500 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
238 Superior, $834,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
pg. 13
pg. 20
pg. 51
pg. 19
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien 250 385-2033
pg. 18
pg. 12
pg. 14
pg. 13
pg. 20
3125 Somerset, $499,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King 250 744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250-588-2339
pg. 45
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
pg. 20
pg. 44
pg. 18
pg. 7
pg. 17
Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey 250 385-2033
Sunday 11-12:30 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab, 250-360-1929
3-828 Rupert Terrace
pg. 40
pg. 7
741-203 Kimta, $599,900
pg. 11
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
pg. 6
1325/1327 Denman, $419,900
pg. 18
pg. 20
1413 Camosun, $462,500
pg. 6
pg. 7
301-1665 Oak Bay Ave, $300,000
590 Simcoe, $829,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Shaunna Jones, 250-592-4422
Daily noon-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200
pg. 21
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 40
Sunday 12-2 Cornerstone Properties Josh Prowse 250 661-5674
pg. 45
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum 250 477-1100
pg. 2
pg. 51
pg. 14
pg. 11
pg. 33
pg. 17
pg. 22
Friday-Sunday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ivica Kalabric, 250-590-8087
pg. 21
Sunday 2-4 burr properties ltd. Mike Janes 250-382-6636
pg. 22
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Dorothee Friese 250 477-7291
Sunday 12:00-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Elissa Bradley, 250 592-4422
Sunday 1-3 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 12
pg. 22
35-1525 Cooper Rd, $229,000
pg. 6
pg. 22
pg. 14
pg. 44
pg. 23
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301
pg. 22
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 24
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Joanne Brodersen 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Pat Parker 250 882-2607
pg. 18
Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Gordon Tews 250 744-3301
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 22
Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay 250 217-5091
pg. 49
pg. 25
2758 Foul Bay Rd pg. 51
Sunday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate 250 383-7100
pg. 21
pg. 23
pg. 24
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
pg. 47
1493 Mt Douglas Cross, $939,900 Saturday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 44
1-910 Maltwood
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Marie Dorland 250 507-8096
pg. 18
1627 Hybury, $699,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
pg. 47
pg. 13
pg. 32
109-1505 Church, $249,900 pg. 12
5060 Cordova Bay Rd, $819,000 Saturday 11-1 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 44
pg. 24
1604 Longacre Dr, $589,500 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Ed Ho, 250-477-7291
pg. 23
pg. 51
405-3614 Richmond, $469,000 pg. 14
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carol Crabb 250 477-7291
pg. 12
933 Darwin Ave, $559,900 pg. 51
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 24
307-3614 Richmond, $418,800 pg. 18
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carol Crabb 250 477-7291
pg. 12
117-3962 Cedar Hill, $299,500 pg. 13
4180 Keewatin Plc., $485,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis 250-479-3333
pg. 25
1701 DeSousa, $1,049,900
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
1642 McKenzie Ave Saturday 2-4 Boorman Real Estate Jeff Shaw 250 595-1535
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Margaret Foreman 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
10-3633 Cedar Hill, $474,900 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
pg. 24
1686 Kenmore, $539,900
4291 Faithwood RD, $779,000
4015 Haro Rd, $899,900
2443 Chilco, $517,000 Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 23
1543 Ash Rd, $919,900
pg. 21
2809 Craigowan, $859,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
Saturday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty John Byrne, 250-383-1500
pg. 24
4410 Chartwell, $529,000 pg. 49
3956 Cedar Hill X, $514,900
1 Midwood
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Joseph Martin 250 474-4176
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Adrien Bachand 250 384-8124
203-1005 McKenzie, $245,800 pg. 23
19-4058 Corners, $393,900
Sunday 11-1 burr properties ltd. Mike Janes 250-382-6636
pg. 19
pg. 11
pg. 33
1225 Lavinia, $1,095,000
302-1258 Esquimalt, $279,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Troy Mitchell 250 385-2033
pg. 45
23-4391 Torquay Dr, $414,900
4555 Seawood Terr, $699,000
310-873 Esquimalt Rd, $364,900
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820
pg. 13
3968 Tudor Ave, $1,690,000
7-704 Rockheights, $619,900
202-2340 Oak Bay Ave, $309,900 pg. 51
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
1724 Llandaff
4233 Quadra St, $569,900
1127 Lockley Rd
1033 Monterey Ave pg. 51
pg. 23
4029 White Rock, $1,099,000
8-933 Admirals Rd, $369,900
867 Hampshire, $664,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nancy Dicastri 250 744-3301
Saturday 12-2 Cornerstone Properties Josh Prowse 250 661-5674
pg. 49
4081 Beam Cres, $768,888
1055 Nicholson, $639,000
1245 Esquimalt Rd
pg. 45
pg. 47
pg. 49
3811 Epsom
801 Hutchinson, $429,900
Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Lilian Andersen, 250-213-3710 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards, 250-477-9947
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
405-3460 Quadra, $236,000
206-3252 Glasgow, $189,900
939 Inskip, $384,000
Saturday 1-4 Century 21 In Town Realty Magda Melounova, 604-323-6984 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Murray Clodge 250-818-6146
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
204-1005 Mckenzie, $199,900
1025 Wollaston St, $360,000
2-1968 Fairfield, $699,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178
pg. 18
516-845 Dunsmuir, $649,900
219-50 Songhees, $675,000
402-1000 McClure
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Dave Bhandar 250 384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
pg. 25
5162 Lochside Dr., $688,000
pg. 11
1609-620 Toronto, $289,900
301-50 Songhees, $560,000 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
3517 Richmond, $699,000
5-3947 Cedar Hill Cross, $539,000
4-797 Tyee Rd, $319,888 Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 14
10 Helmcken Rd
3-1160 Burdett Ave, $479,900
1030 Princesss, $599,000
201-1146 View St
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301
973 Darwin, $588,000
297 Gull, $584,777
105-1745 Leighton Rd
502-36 South Turner, $435,000 Saturday 12-2 Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011
pg. 21
400 Nursery Hill Dr, $745,000
101-640 Montreal, $414,900
408-373 Tyee, $333,500
N601-737 Humboldt, $649,000
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause ,250-592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 3-4 & Tuesday 1-2 Pemberton Holmes Stace Dewhurst 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance David Strasser, 250-360-1929
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291
pg. 45
101-2520 Wark, $244,000
1159/1161 Caledonia Ave
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier 250-477-7291
pg. 49
402-909 Pendergast, $199,900
2736 Gosworth, $474,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353
29-14 Erskine, $429,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Sandy McManus 250 477-7291
4685 Westbank St, $875,000
107-25 Government, $274,900
408-1630 Quadra St, $224,900
105-330 Waterfront, $530,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Patrick Skillings 250 382-8838
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Ltd Karin Barlow, 250 385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien 250 385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
305-1115 Rockland, $249,900
317 Irving, $799,900
Saturday 12-1:30 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
504 Cecelia Rd, $439,000
6-370 Waterfront, $669,000 pg. 15
1770 Rockland, $995,000
508-365 Waterfront, $429,900
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
114-10 Paul Kane, $589,000 pg. 11
204-1807 Oak Bay, $339,800
202-141 Gorge Rd E, $389,000
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
pg. 20
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Sandra Lomas, 250-479-3333
76-14 Erskine Lane, $439,900
210 St Andrews, $949,900
142 South Turner, $729,900
203-1593 Begbie St, $325,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 32
240 cook, $240,000
Sunday 11-1 Sotheby’s International Donald St. Germain, 250-744-7136
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carol Crabb 250 477-7291
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
2317 Evelyn Hts
Sunday 2-4 burr properties ltd. Tony Zarsadias, 250-382-6636 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
105-50 Songhees, $629,000
2941 Cedar Hill Rd, $499,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier 250-477-7291
pg. 45
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 477-5353
907-707 Courtney St, $449,900
247 St Andrews St, $664,900
1509 Camosun St, $409,900 Saturday 1-3 Remax Camosun Robert Hahn, 250-744-3301
Saturday 12-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
124 Rendall St., $574,900
797 Tyee, $379,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bruce Warburton 250-893-0117
pg. 49
1572 Oakland, $389,000
1428 Finlayson
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd KarenTaber 250 384-8124
102-1155 Yates, $278,000
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Patrick Skillings 250 382-8838
304-3225 Alder St, $249,900 pg. 22
Saturday 11-1 burr properties ltd. Mike Janes 250-382-6636
pg. 24
225-3225 Eldon Place Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
pg. 11
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Real Estate Victoria
2845 Rockwell Ave, $459,800 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Patricia Kilshaw, 250-477-1100
7-2353 Harbour Rd, $699,000 pg. 25
pg. 32
pg. 12
pg. 13
pg. 26
pg. 26
pg. 32
pg. 26
5858 West Saanich, $1,379,999 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
pg. 45
pg. 47
155 Lurline, $525,900
Saturday 1:30-3:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Henry Van der Vlugt 250-477-7291
pg. 25
pg. 41
pg. 25
pg. 26
pg. 18
pg. 39
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
Sunday 2:30-4 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911
Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
pg. 49
Saturday 1-3 Holmes Realty Ann Parr, 250-656-0911
pg. 26
pg. 39
pg. 25
pg. 11
95-7583 Central Saanich, $189,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820
pg. 44
pg. 39
pg. 27
pg. 26
pg. 40
7231 Early Pl, $519,000
pg. 26
2420 Mount Baker, $729,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
pg. 10
8-1255 Wain Rd., $495,000 pg. #326895
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Remax Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
pg. 39
pg. 11
11205 Elderberry, $879,900 pg. 27
pg. 28
pg. 27
2296 Mills, $429,000
Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
pg. 39
7229 Seamount Cl. pg. 36
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bev McIvor 250-655-0608
pg. 28
pg. 6
pg. 6
pg. #326398
pg. 27
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
3970 Stirrup Pl, $919,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
pg. 28
pg. 30
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Greg Long 250 384-8124
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier 250-477-7291
pg. 30
pg. 19
pg. 14
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
2488 Valleyview, $454,900 Sunday 11:30-1:30 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 44
pg. 34
2424 Driftwood Dr, $479,900
pg. 15
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon 250-642-5050
pg. 34
pg. 10
1860 Tominny , $329,900 pg. 31
Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd Ron Fedosenko 250 391-1893
pg. 34
796 Seedtree, $529,000 pg. 29
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Dennis Guevin 250 477-7291
pg. 1
2282 Church Hill Dr., $434,900 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Tara Pankhurst 250-384-8124
pg. 31
pg. 45
941 Deloume Rd, $474,900 pg. 13
Sunday 1-3 Smartmove Real Estate Melanie Meads 250 812-4765
525 Acland, $469,000 pg. 40
735 Heaslip Pl, $349,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave O’Byrne 250 361-6213
pg. 34
1919 Maple Avenue
207-2881 Peatt Rd
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Kami Norman 250 477-5353
pg. 31
pg. 7
2167 Blue Grouse, $859,900
Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
pg. 34
2406 Poplar Dr, $428,900
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Fiona Phythian, 250-642-3240
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250-588-2339 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
Daily 11-1PM Fair Realty Ray Kong 250 590-7011
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd Ron Fedosenko 250 391-1893
22-172 Belmont Rd, $378,800 pg. 30
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Rob Vandoremalen 250 477-5353
6806 Burr Rd, $424,900
3888C Duke Rd, $729,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn 250 478-9600
pg. 35
1888 Tominny Road, $348,000 pg. 29
663 Strandlund, $419,900
102-920 Dunford Ave, $319,900
Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250-588-2339
pg. 31
102-627 Brookside Rd
1335 Ravens View
405-866 Brock Ave, $421,300
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gabriella Pakos 250 384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay 250 217-5091
2675 Anderson, $899,000
28-3049 Brittany Dr, $379,000
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
pg. 29
16-515 Mt View
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun George Wall, 250-744-3301
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
pg. #326905
2054 Gladys, $349,900
103-2747 Jacklin, $279,900
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat, 250 589-4014
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Darren Day 250-478-9600
pg. 6
pg. 18
2641 Capstone Pl, $463,500 pg. 29
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
737 Macan Pl, $539,900
1429 Honeysuckle Pl, $699,000 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
pg. 29
2960 Andre, $449,888
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab, 250-360-1929
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jean Thorndycraft 250 384-8124
3690 Wildberry Bend, $443,000
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Brian Niles, 250-479-3333
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100
101-608 Fairway Ave, $299,900
Sunday 2-4 Boormans Real Estate Jane Lewis 250 595-1535
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren 250-727-5448
6688 Woodward, $585,000
200-974 Preston, $419,900 pg. 28
Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250 380-6683
Saturday 2:30-4:30 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-4828
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250-588-2339
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003
Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
2750 Arbour Ln., $449,500
Saturday 1-3 burr properties ltd. Mike Pearce 250-382-6636
2186 Stone Gate, $664,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Richard Funnell, 250-656-0131
301-1375 Bear Mountain, $399,900
44-7751 East Saanich, $329,000 pg. 39
pg. 31
430 Tipton Ave, $489,900 pg. 27
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608
pg. 29
400 Latoria, $738,000
2098 Greenhill Rise, $389,800
7965 Lochside Dr. pg. 39
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
pg. 29
206-611 Goldstream, $247,900
103-821 Goldstream Ave, $257,900
Sunday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-4828
3-540 Goldstream, $399,900
1-6755 Wallace, $529,000 pg. 28
pg. 6
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
108-3226 Jacklin $299,900
2200 Harrow Gate, $664,900
104-9115 Lochside, $869,900
10404 Resthaven Dr, $454,900 Sunday 2:30-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton 250-477-5353
pg. 39
3A-9851 Second St, $599,000
851 Verdier Ave, $1,049,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Scott Piercy, 250-812-7212
Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz 250 744-3301
Wild Ridge
7945 Arthur Dr, $599,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett 250-656-0131
2871 Sooke Lake, $429,900
421 Coralee, $555,000
71-7570 Tetayut Rd, $298,000
9525 Greenglade Rd., $484,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton 250-477-5353
5186 Fork Lake Rd, $924,900
11336 Hickory, $749,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
10-2056 White Birch Rd, $378,000 Sunday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291
pg. 28
pg. 28
Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
55-1255 Wain Rd, $499,000
1354 Kristine Rae, $649,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King 250 744-3301
pg. 27
Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
102-10160 Third, $269,000
3953 Carey, $447,000
Sunday 2-3:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
pg. 27
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun George Wall, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301
1826 Millstream Rd, $749,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003
2415 Amherst Ave., $419,900
615 Ralph St, $428,000 Friday 5-7:30 Jonesco Real Estate Helen Jones 250 361-9838
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820
pg. 40
1182 Damelart Way, $525,000
9364 Maryland Dr, $449,500
2852 Gorge View, $599,900 Saturday 1-3 Jonesco Real Estate Roger Jones 250 361-9838
Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. Michele Holmes 250-656-0911
100-974 Preston, $259,900
pg. 27
pg. 40
1068 Clarke, $364,900 pg. 25
595 Brookleigh, $1,450,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
Sunday 1:30-2:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino 250 686-2242
971 Gade Rd, $682,000
Sunday 1-3 Remax Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608
Saturday 11-1:15 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton,250-477-5353
2310 Weiler Ave
638 Ralph St, $479,000 Friday 5-7:30 Fair Realty Bianca Rose 250 360-7599
Saturday 1-3 Remax Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608
pg. 27
2171 Westleigh Way, $479,900
10910 Fernie Wynd, $785,000
604-640 Broadway St, $379,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
pg. 26
11-7401 Central Saanich, $179,000
519 Judah, $434,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Megan John 250 477-7291
1875 Rye Pl, $499,900
Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ed Ho, 250-477-7291
10421 Allbay Rd, $920,000
569 Wain, $695,000
1285 Layritz, $614,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
pg. 28
104-2286 Henry, $232,000
3760 Grange Rd, $544,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bev McIvor 250-655-0608
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Find more details on the Open Houses below in the July 7 - July 13 edition of
8704 Penderpark
7687 Wallace
874 Pepin Cres, $499,000 Saturday 1:30-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Clifton Mak, 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan 250 656-4626
7242 Seamount, $524,900
503-642 Agnes, $357,500
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards, 250-477-9947
pg. 10
6828 Jedora Dr., $539,000
223-3225 Eldon, $247,500 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carol Crabb 250 477-7291
2516 Fielding Pl, $849,900
8823 Carmanah Terr, $849,000
103-400 Dupplin Rd, $244,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 477-5353
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608
week beginning July 7, 2011
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3071 Miner Rd, $514,900 pg. 30
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893
pg. 36
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