Presently, if you get stopped and "blow" over .08-you're pissed and in the deep doo-doo, but not as bad as what's proposed. Now they have introduced a "warn" range. This is blowing between .05 and .08. Get caught in this range and you face:
*A 3 day driving ban and a $200 penalty.(This rises to a 7 day ban and $300 for the second offense). *License reinstatement fee of $250 and 3 days vehicle impounding. (This will cost an additional $150 to bail your car out).
THUS, A FIRST "WARN" WILL COST ABOUT $600 when the law comes into effect.
It's getting better. Now if you blow over .08, here's what happens.
*Immediate 90 day suspension and $500 penalty. *A driver's license reinstatement fee of $250. *A bill of $700 for towing and impounding. *Mandatory enrolment in a Responsible Drivers Program. Cost $880. *Mandatory use of ignition interlock device for one year. Cost $1,420.
Total cost of ONE "fail" now: $3,750,
And you can still face further charges under the Criminal Code of Canada. About bloody time. Too many people are killed every year by idiots that can't say no to just "One more drink for the road".
Ray Goon, 3rd generation Chinese-Canadian and retired
postal worker was telephoned one day about a mural being
painted in Vancouver Chinatown. Turned out, the caller recognized
the theme as a family picture from the Goon album. A local painter,
decided he would do something nice for past generations of Chinese families,
so, he painted a mural on a building in downtown Vancouver. (One of several).
The woman on the far left is his grandmother
in a photo dated 1884, (before Vancouver was a city).
In spite of
extreme racism, the family prospered and thrived.
I really like seeing heritage being preserved like this;
a "living wall" of history, for generations to enjoy.
There has been much press lately about condos in the lower
mainland of Vancouver being inundated with grow-ops.
Here's the problem. Damage caused to other units
from these infestations isn't covered by insurance.
The common areas such as walls, attics and roofs
will need to be re-done resulting in tens of
thousands of dollars in expenses which a
lot of condo associations don't have in
their contingency funds.
It is far better to be proactive rather than reactive after the fact.
Work together as a community along with law enforcement.
Watch for the tell-tale signs. Windows covered, windows sealed
shut, venting odors at night, lots of traffic, (especially at night),
lots of deliveries, unauthorized new venting installed.
When you suspect a grow-op, don't personally try and
intervene. Contact the council and they will work with
the police to inspect the unit in question.
If you're planning a move to British Columbia,
make other arrangements for your boat.
Marinas on the West Coast are full and
most are quoting a 3-8 year wait for
available moorage.
Sable Resorts has a dozen slips for sale,
and The Legacy Marina features 54 slips, but there's a catch.
To get a parking stall for your boat, you need to shell out for a condo;
they come together as a package deal. To own your own moorage in Comox
on Vancouver Island, it's usually linked to a home priced upward to $10 million.
Mara lake is offering the same amenities linked to $300,000 one BR condos
or $400,000 for the 2 BR models. Good Lord. Talk about pier pressure.
Independence Day, the 4th of July, parades, BBQ's, fireworks!
None of that is happening here. We just had our Canada Day on Thursday,
July 1st, so alas, we have nothing going on. Damn!
I will however, be burning steaks that day, so if you're in the area
drop in for a "wobblie" and a bite to eat. To all my American
friends, have a great holiday and be safe.
It started with this version on July 4th, 1776.
"Old Glory" was commissioned with 13 stars representing
the original 13 States, arranged in a circle to represent equality.
The present day version was completed during the Eisenhower
years with the addition of Alaska and Hawaii
The Department of Veterans Affairs uses both
versions on their logo to commemorate the military personal who
have served their country from Independence Day onward.
This Independence Day, don't work. Spend time with your family,
maybe take in a ball game, make a barbecue and remember the
men and women in the military who made your standard of
living and freedoms possible. Have a great 4th of July.
I AM the Mission expert on real estate. I know this area and the inventory, and I know my product. I've done many transactions in Mission and stand behind my service. Call me for a market evaluation.
I originally got into this business in the early 80's-very tough times; worse than today! I left for a number of years and ran a successful engineering company which I sold to my employees. I returned to real estate after finding myself in retirement with too much time on my hands. I am creative in how I ply my trade. I find opportunities where most people can't see them. I set people straight at the onset; I don't feed them unfullfillable promises to get a listing. I've walked away from some listings rather than take them on unrealistic expectations. I'm not the "hot-shot wunderkind" bouncing around from one foot to the other; I'm the slow methodical grandfatherly type who's been there, seen that, done that. I cross my T's, dot my "I's", list properly and sell responsibly. I work with a handful of clients only at any given time. That ensures I can devote outstanding one on one service. I will not take a lot of listings for the sake of having listings.
When I'm not selling real estate, I fill my time writing, (prose & poetry), sculpting, carving and painting and, (when they can sit still long enough), teaching my grandkids all of the above.
Actually, the grandkids are the focus now. I take only good real estate deals; good in that everybody benefits, and I've got the time to service the listing or buyer properly.
My e-book is finally finished and will be available shortly.
Patience please while I upload and link to the appropriate site.
Terry pays attention AND he listens! When we told him our needs, he zeroed in on what we were looking for and made the buying process seamless. Thank you. Y. & J. McDonald-Maple Ridge, B.C.
We did two deals with Terry. He asked a lot of questions, (too many we thought at the time), but it paid off; both transactions went without a hitch. We'll do this again when the time comes. S. Desjardines. Mission, B.C.
Terry REALLY understands the foreclosure situation in Arizona! He advised us to take our home off the market, (it was decreasing in value every time we looked at it), and put us into an investment property I never thought possible. Now, we'll just wait it out and sell our place later.
B. & L. Lemke, Oregon.
I was previously listed for about 14 months and went through several price adjustments. Terry listed my property properly and we had a offer within 6 days.
P. Edgecombe-Mission, B.C.
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