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No MOU for Sandown Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

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Friends of Shoal Harbour ecologist Kerry Finley sifts through the remnants of a fuel spill draining through the pipe at Roberts Bay.

Sidney spill cleanup started quickly Arnold Lim News staff

The smell of diesel caught him off guard. Walking along the beach at Roberts Bay, Kerry Finley was overwhelmed by the odour of fuel emanating from the pipe draining storm water into the the ocean - and his concern immediately turned to the safety of the wildlife sanctuary behind him. “[Oil] is seeping into, and probably has toxic effects on, the invertebrates

that are in the gravel,” the ecologist for the Friends of Shoal Harbour said. “[But] they have boomed it so most of the floating crud is on the surfaces and is being skimmed off.” Fortunately, the absorbent booms were already strewn in front of the pipe, catching some but not all of the fuel seeping through. While damage had been done, he was satisfied with the prompt action from the town. “The town did a very good job reacting quickly and preventing as much as they could,” Finley said. “The spill is relatively minor compared to what

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it could have been, [however] it undoubtedly impacts the area.” The culprit was identified as a residential home-heating fuel tank that holds less than 1,000 litres and likely succumbed to corrosion. How much fuel seeped into the earth is unknown and depends on where the leak sprang. Despite prompt identification and action, fuel continues to leak into the sanctuary. PLEASE SEE: Leak damage difficult to assess, Page A9

Much like horse racing at Sandown, a proposal for a land swap to get it back into farm production has gone lame. Councillors Ted Daly, Craig Mearns, Conny McBride and Dunstan Browne opposed the memorandum critical to the proposal. It looked promising last week when North Saanich council agreed, during a committee meeting, to have staff draft a memorandum of understanding for the Agricultural Land Commission. The MOU was part of conditions for allowing the land swap portion of the Sandown proposal to exchange 12 acres of district land for 12 acres of ALR land near McDonald Park Road. The proposal was to have the district gain ownership of 83 of the 95 acres of the former horse race track, and the other 12 rezoned commercial Dunstan Browne for the present owner. During the April 2 council meeting, the motion failed. Mayor Alice Finall and councillors Elsie McMurphy and Celia Stock voted in favour, while councillors Ted Daly, Craig Mearns, Conny McBride and Dunstan Browne voted opposed. Follow up motions including to initiate community discussion on options for the 83 acre parcel, amending the zoning to allow for a public market, increase the floorspace in the commercial zone, and refer back to the ALC were tabled. Finall feels that the decision leaves the proposal with no alternatives. “I’m terribly disappointed and I’m sad for the community,” Finall said on Tuesday. “It’s not a decision that I see as in the interest of the community – at all.” PLEASE SEE: Council negates earlier decision, Page A4

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Front row, from left: Cheryl Taggart, Front End & Floral Manager, Jennifer Kobley, Deli Manager, Shawn Whitecross, Meat & Seafood Manager. Back row, from left: Jerry Rainer, part owner, Bob Fowles Produce Manager, Brett Clarke part owner and Financial Manager, Rob Clarke, Store Manager, and Phil Greenhalgh, GM & owner. Photo: Sharon Tifﬁn/News staff

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New grocery store brings traditional approach to the Cordova Bay village A community-ﬁrst philosophy extends from Tru Value’s support of local growers and producers to its “Spirit Board” that allows customers to support neighbourhood organizations.

ordova Bay residents will soon have a brand new, full-service community grocery store to call their own, when Tru Value opens its doors in the neighbourhood shopping plaza on Wednesday, April 11. The 7,500-square-foot store will offer a full-service ﬂoral centre, meat and seafood department and deli counter, plus a commitment to traditional values of customer service and quality, says GM and owner Phil Greenhalgh. Tru Value was founded in 1990 by Wayne Verch and Gerry Rainer and today’s Cordova Bay store joins sister stores on Pender, Mayne and Quadra Islands. The company sums up its philosophy as “where community and quality meet,” and that couldn’t be more true for the new Cordova Bay store, Greenhalgh says. “We’re trying to create a local store that gives back to the community and that has everything that the community will need.” The location was a natural. “It’s a beautiful little community,” Greenhalgh says, noting that with a little refurbishment of the existing store, his staff is able to offer a fresh, updated grocery shopping experience. “There’s great opportunity here. I just felt our philosophy and how we do business would really work well.”

The store will initially employ about 25 to 30, a mix of full-time and part-time staff, including a number of local students. Greenhalgh himself has been in the grocery business since age 14, learning the ropes at Thrifty Foods before joining the Tru Value team.

“We’re going back to the basics of providing excellent service and great quality.” Carefully chosen staff and a welcoming workplace are key to customers’ experience and the business’s success. “If your staff are happy, your customers will be happy,” Greenhalgh explains. Store manager Rob Clarke brings a wealth of experience in the grocery business and the meat and seafood manager Shawn Whitecross is a Red Seal chef who will be able to answer customers’ questions and offer plenty of tasty ideas.

As part of the emphasis on community, shoppers can expect to see a wide selection of local items, including produce and meats. “One of the things we’re really excited about is we’ve sourced a local specialty mushroom farmer, Marquis Mushrooms from North Saanich,” says Greenhalgh, who after sampling the mushrooms himself, says they’re absolutely delicious! With an excellent bakery right next door, the Cordova Bay Tru Value didn’t want to compete with its neighbours by offering a bakery of its own, so instead, they have partnered with the bakery to carry its products. Continuing that community-ﬁrst approach is what Tru Value calls its Spirit Board. The program directs one per cent of sales to the customer’s non-proﬁt community group of choice, such as sports teams, school bands or local hospital foundation, all listed in the store. Once a group has been approved for the Spirit Board, it receives ongoing donations in the form of food vouchers and re-sellable food cards. “It’s a win-win for both the community groups and us, and it doesn’t cost the customer anything,” Greenhalgh says. “When people come in here, I think they’re going to like what they see.”

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Sidney, North Saanich reduce energy use during Earth Hour A pair of Peninsula communities were listed among the most successful communities in reducing energy use during Earth Hour on March 31. According to B.C. Hydro, British Columbians saved 121 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.67 per cent – about the same as the 1.8 per cent drop last year. The community with the highest reduction in consumption was Revelstoke at 12.1 per cent. Sidney dropped 3.1 per cent and North Saanich 3.3 per cent. Central Saanich was not listed in the results. Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund and supported by B.C. Hydro. The goal is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power.

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The Easter Bunny, and feathered friend, take a break in Dominion Brook Park in North Saanich after scouting the location in preparation for Easter Sunday.

Easter options abound Sunday Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

The fun is hoppening again. Peninsula kids have a couple of options to gather with friends in search of Easter treats. Peninsula Celebrations Society is hosting its sixth annual Easter Egg Hunt at Dominion Brook Park, across from Panorama Recreation Centre, April 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

“It’s another thing we do that involves the whole community, especially children,” said Sheilah Fea, celebrations president. “That’s basically our mandate … the majority of stuff we gear toward families.” Children are invited to bring their Easter baskets to a lovely heritage park for a fun afternoon. The Easter Bunny will have been up since dawn hiding eggs in nooks and crannies around the park. Children can find them and bring

them to the Easter Bunny to trade for a yummy chocolate and other treats. Parents and grandparents are welcome to take part in the fun. For more information visit peninsulacelebrations.ca. The Central Saanich Lions Club is gearing toward families and fun for the long weekend as well. They host the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Central Saanich at noon on Easter Sunday at Centennial Park. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

iPads set to save Sidney a sea of paper Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Sidney will save some trees and staff time by implementing new technology in the council chamber. The town will provide a mid-range iPad with two-year warranty and keypad to councillors and senior staff. Sidney will purchase a dozen of the tablets, as the mayor already uses one,

at a cost of $850 each. Support and licensing is $4,800. The funds will come from the computer equipment replacement reserve fund for 2012. The town anticipates the tablets will recoup their costs in a year, with savings on paper and staff time creating agendas and background packages for committee and council meetings. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has a new leader with incoming president Mark deMederios. Senior manager of business banking at Island Savings Credit Union in Brentwood Bay, deMederious takes over from now past-president John Treleaven. The change was made official during the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Treleaven Commerce annual general meeting held at Brentwood Bay Lodge on March 27.

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Browne renewed a suggestion he made earlier in the meeting – in a motion that the district create a negotiation team of Finall, Mearns and himself to negotiate with the property owner and meet with the ALC to discuss terms of the approval of the land swap. “I see no point in further negotiation. I think this matter has been negotiated, it’s been negotiated to the advantage of the district,” Finall said. “Secondly, if council themselves act as a negotiating committee I see them putting themselves in a conflict position, and that is a problem for me.” Browne, while not in agreement, chose to withdraw the motion, “for now”.

During discussion of the motion that was agreed to by the majority of council last week, councillors reiterated concerns voiced earlier in the discussion of the proposal that came out about a year ago. “I support the acquisition of Sandown, as long as there is no cost to the taxpayers. I don’t believe the motions that I opposed last week, and that I will vote against tonight, achieve that goal,” said Daly. “I can easily be persuaded to retain the property and lease it as long as the costs imposed by the ALC conditions are not paid by our taxpayers. “I believe the district can facilitate the process and everyone attain the goal of 86 acres in perpetuity for farming and I believe the district has already stepped up to the plate.” Browne said he’s in favour of get-

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ting the land, but not the proposal as is. “Last week … I said there were some prerequisites for me. Since then I have spoken to a number of residents and there is a certain amount of unhappiness out there,” Browne said. “The people who don’t want this to happen say so once and then they don’t come again. So I have been back, I have spoken to them, there is an unhappiness that we’re being imposed upon by the ALC.” “I don’t think the ALC has the right to come here and tell us what to do with our property,” he added. “Perhaps it is time to say this proposal is not what we want, and to negotiate what we want. … It may well end up as a major problem economically for this municipality and I’m not going to be part of that.” Stock was surprised at the negative comments after last week’s meeting. “I don’t understand why we keep going around in circles,” an emotional Stock said. “It must be frustrating for everyone. It is for me.” McMurphy said by her count about 90 per cent of those who have responded to the district about the proposal are in favour. “I think we … have a responsibility to listen,” she said citing letters, notes, and public meetings. People want the land not to be sold or subdivided. “I just hope that the people of North Saanich will continue to make their wishes known.” Stock too saw the MOU denial as a killing blow BEST BUY – Correction Notice

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Brentwood driver tops transit roadeo Yeo will compete in California against other top bus drivers Erin McCracken News staff

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B.C. Transit driver Keith Yeo feels right at home in a bus operator’s seat. Yeo is the local bus roadeo champion and will compete internationally in California this May.

Let him sit in the driver’s seat of anything with wheels that is longer than 10 metres, and Keith Yeo feels right at home. The B.C. Transit bus driver, who has driven practically every route in the Capital Region in the past 25 years, earned the right last Saturday to compete at the 2012 International Bus Roadeo in Long Beach, Calif., May 4 to 8. The Brentwood Bay resident out-performed nine drivers on an obstacle course set up at B.C. Transit’s Langford yard. “I think it’s that experience that got him that [win],” said Randie Johal, a B.C. Transit service delivery manager who regularly works with transit operators. Andrew White of Langford came in second place, and will spend the next month training as Yeo’s understudy. Yeo and White will volunteer their time over the next month practising for the upcoming competition. They will be coached by seven-time local roadeo champion and B.C. Transit safety and training officer Ron Brown.

“A lot of these obstacles are what drivers face on a day-to-day basis,” said Brown. “It’s great to be able to go back down to [the U.S.] again. That’s where you really get challenged. You’re dealing with some of the top drivers in North America.” This recent challenge marks B.C. Transit’s return to hosting the annual qualifier. For the first time, the bus company is also sending a maintenance team to compete in California. Drivers who competed last Thursday and Saturday have impressive driving records. Yeo has never had a traffic accident, and he has driven more than one million miles in his career. Yeo said his calm nature likely helped give him a competitive edge on Saturday. It’s a quality, he said, that proves useful when he drives bus during the often rowdy Canada Day festivities. It is also helps him in his work as a Central Saanich volunteer firefighter. “Nothing gets me rattled,” the soft-spoken Yeo said Monday, while navigating his bus along a Victoria-Oak Bay route. Still, Yeo is somewhat nervous about one aspect of the upcoming competition. If he makes the final cut while in California, his customer service skills will be tested by actors in front of a large crowd. “It’s the public speaking,” he said with a smile. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Art, collectibles and all things retro will be on display and for sale during the annual spring sale in Sidney.

Vintage, retro show takes over Winspear Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

The three times a year show that brings funky old things to the Mary Winspear Centre is making a shift. “We’re increasing the vintage clothes and collectibles. We’re moving past the antique … we’re looking to capture the younger age group of 30 to 40,” said organizer Josie Jones. “It’ll be interesting to see how it goes.” The show that dates back to the days of Sanscha and has grown in its 18 years. This year they replaced the antique in the title, to signify the shift in focus. Peruse about 60 vendors spread over 100 tables offering a bit of everything at the newly named Vintage, Retro and Collectible show and sale. “Such large shows guarantee unique and different items that not only stimulate discussions and augment your collections, but just rekin-

dle memories of yesteryear,” said organizer David Lock. The show is held at Easter, Labour Day and Christmas, and families often shop the shows, said the husbandwife team that organizes the show. The B.C. Schizophrenia Society will have a couple of tables to raise funds during the show. The show tends to be a great mix of collectibles; from pre and post war jewelry to dinky toys and paper collectibles. Expect ’50s vintage clothes and collectibles, furniture and art, lamps and ornaments. The show also promises to have exotic Thai and Japanese pieces alongside First Nations collectibles. The Easter Vintage, Retro and Collectible show and sale is Sunday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Admission is $3 or $20 for early birds at 8:30 a.m. Children are admitted free with an adult. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Warnings, not health scares With words like alert, scare and warning thrown about, Greater Victorians were told of a potential health hazard this week. Any health issue, of course, must be taken seriously, but when the media get involved, even the risk of a potential threat gets the full-court press. That’s not to say we’re all alarmists. The Vancouver Island Health Authority has a duty to report a threat to public health no matter how small, to help prevent the spread of the disease. It’s the job of the media to help spread the word. So when an employee at a local deli was diagnosed with hepatitis A, a press release went out to the media to help inform the public of a free VIHA immunization clinic. And the public reacted – in droves. The number of folks that turned up for vaccinations was in the thousands – surely more than the number of people potentially at risk of infection. The free clinic run by VIHA on Sunday had to turn away 200 people when it ran out of vaccine. The health authority was forced to schedule an additional two days of free immunizations. The vaccine is effective if you receive it within 14 days of exposure. The risk of catching the illness is remote and limited to those who came in contact with contaminated food. There is no indication that any food was contaminated in the first place. The immunization clinic is a standard precautionary measure taken by the health authority. There is no reason to panic. There will always be a concern if there is an outbreak of an infectious disease, but we don’t need mass inoculations unless the health authority tells us otherwise. The majority of people who get hepatitis A recover in about a month. In rare instances, it can be severe enough to cause death. People with a history of chronic liver disease are more likely to become severely ill. Once a person has recovered from hepatitis A they can’t get the infection again. There are usually less than two reported cases of hepatitis A per 100,000 people in B.C. each year – that’s fewer than 50 cases. Only one in five or six people actually become ill enough to need medical attention. Credit must go to to Fairway Market and their customers who seem to be taking the incident in stride – more so than some who spent their week lining up for a vaccine they didn’t necessarily need. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review 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.

Team and fans seek redemption With the Canucks once again suring to have someone to blame. entering the NHL playoffs as a The same thing happened last Stanley Cup favourite, the City of year, but, in keeping with the times, Vancouver has revealed new and the new bad guys resembled charimproved plans for the acters from reality TV. riot-in-waiting. A young, water polo I was there in 1994, protegé was one of the when the first Stanley first to face the lynch Cup riot in Vancouver mob, followed shortly by a shocked Canadians. I former Miss Congeniality. lived just off Robson The city’s new plan tries Street and only became to balance a crackdown aware of the carnage on booze in the downafter tear gas flowed town with concerns about through my third-storey coming off as a place that apartment. Heading down doesn’t know how to have Jim Zeeben to street level, I rememfun. A thoughtful report, The Last Word ber seeing my neighbours co-authored by Winter angry about choking on Olympic boss John Furpepper spray and seeing cops in long, was released a few months riot gear outside our homes. after last year’s riot. Reading The police themselves were between the lines, there’s a sense noticeably confused and fearful, that a lot of people made mistakes Clearly it wasn’t a good mix. Fortu– from excitable kids caught in the nately the mood quickly dissipated moment to a city hall that thought along with the last of the tear gas. it had seen everything after hosting Soon, the residents and officers Gold Medal hockey. But the Olymwere enjoying free coffee together, pics are not pro sports. courtesy of the corner Blenz store. Riots after club teams win chamIt was a surreal time, for sure. The pionships are relatively common in rumour accompanying the rounds North America, whether it’s for the of cappuccinos was that small NBA Lakers in Los Angeles, MLB groups of thugs were to blame. Tigers in Detroit or the NHL CanaApparently they co-ordinated their diens in Montreal. looting with cellphones – still someThe difference with Vancouthing of a novelty in 1994 – and ver is that riots happen after the cases of empty wine bottles, which team loses. To be a Vancouver fan were smashed to manipulate the requires you to suppress a certain police response and, in turn, disorilevel of denial. Unlike the sad-sack ent the crowd. I should be clear Leafs or even the re-born Senators, that official reviews I’ve read of the fans of the Canucks can’t point riot don’t mention these specific to a time long ago when the team tactics. For all I know, these conearned the right to hoist The Cup. spirators only existed as a way for You can tease an Oilers fan all you people to make sense of what we like, but you can’t take away the had just experienced. smugness that comes with cheering After the anger and fear, it’s reasfor a former dynasty. When Bos-

ton fans goaded Vancouver fans, it struck a chord with a primal immaturity with which many young men struggle. When the Canucks crapped out in Game 7 4-0, fans lost their right to the swagger that comes with backing a winner. The sense of humiliation was palpable and, unfortunately, it seems too many fans tried to save face by lashing out where they could. It was a sign of a general immaturity among Canucks’ fandom that manifested itself in the worst possible way. Seeing images of a burning cop car makes it tough to think of a riot as a growing pain but hopefully last year was cathartic enough that such extremes don’t have to happen again. Of course, something even more important has been lost in the debate over whether young morons or inadequate policing is more to blame. The riot itself, with damages estimated around $4 million, was a relatively minor event. It happened suddenly and was cleaned up quickly. It became bigger than life because of the comprehensive television coverage and unforgettable photos – I’d bet that infamous shot of the kissing couple is worth almost $4 million to Vancouver’s international reputation. Here’s hoping the Canucks have a long and ultimately successful run once the playoffs get underway on Wednesday. Like many fans, I’m cheering for both a Stanley Cup championship and a chance to show the world we can celebrate without the mayhem. Jim Zeeben is an Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks fan and an editor with Black Press in Greater Victoria. jzeeben@blackpress.ca

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Shoal sanctuary could benefit from new look I commend the Town of Sidney for responding quickly to a fuel oil spill entering Roberts Bay, March 29 (see story Page A1). The spill was traced to the perimeter drain of a private residence and a failed fuel oil tank leaking into the storm sewer system. The turquoise pipe at Ardwell Avenue is the delta of a watershed that includes the Ardwell neighbourhood up to the Pat Bay Highway. The fresh water input from this source is smaller than Mermaid Creek but together they are vital to the environ-

mental quality of this productive estuary. Mermaid Creek also goes underground into the turquoise pipe system, and drains a watershed as far south as the Safeway parking lot. In recent years, water quality has improved markedly in Mermaid Creek due to removal of the industrial input and improvements in the storm sewer system. Still, this spill, which is relatively minor, reminds us that we are individually responsible for what gets flushed down our drains, or the chemicals applied to our

Readers respond: CBC cuts would hurt service to seniors I am deeply concerned about the cuts to the CBC announced in the March budget. These cuts are going to severely threaten many of the key services we have come to depend on in Canada. CBC keeps Canada connected and offers good insight into our democracy and culture. These cuts are going hit very hard our shut-in seniors, residents in rural areas and those in the north who have come to depend on CBC to reflect their voice. The seniors of this country greatly supported the Conservative party in their bid for a majority government. They believed the prime minister and our minister James Moore when they said during the election campaign they would not cut the CBC’s funding. They have broken their promise with a 10 per cent

gardens. Last winter, the Ardwell outlet poured sediment-laden water into the bay from poorly-timed ditch digging activities along the Pat Bay Highway. It’s unfortunate that Ardwell Creek at the bufflehead kiosk looks like an industrial storm sewer outlet. If it was engineered with a settling pond and gravel filter, and landscaped to fit the natural beauty of the bay, it would enhance public appreciation and awareness of our environment.

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cut which will devastate the CBC. This prime minister’s legacy will be the one that sees many cuts to programming we love on radio and TV and may see us lose Hockey Night in Canada. I urge the citizens of Greater Victoria to contact our Minister of Heritage James Moore and our prime minister and ask them to rescind these cuts. Maureen Mann North Saanich

Roundabout a poor argument for Lunn re: Gary Lunn nostalgia strikes PNR reader (Letters March 30) You’ve got to be kidding. You may want to put in a good word for Gary Lunn and criticize Elizabeth May, but to use the McTavish Road overpass as an example of Gary’s good work borders on the

ridiculous. I live a few doors up from the fiasco and, of course, you might say I am biased. However, if my anecdotal evidence is worth anything there is less traffic up my street now than before. I am finding out why. Locals in large numbers avoid the craziness. I am keeping track of the traffic on the road, at the bus stop and on the walking overpass. So far I have only seen one other person besides myself on the walking overpass, but that’s not surprising – it doesn’t really go anywhere, at least it doesn’t go anywhere anyone is going. And the bus stop – it has room to seat 60 to 70 passengers yet there are never any more than six or eight people there at a time. The round and round and round about is somewhat busy, often with frustrated drivers slowing down, trying to read the signs and attempting to

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figure out where they are going. The best use for the amazingly confusing debacle takes place late at night when would-be go-karters peel around the curves remembering the past when there were tracks with tire bumpers and driving challenges for young boys dreaming of the Indy 500. Sylvia Olsen North Saanich

An irony in public education My youngest daughter brought home today information about an upcoming program for all intermediate students in her school. The program allows students to “explore Canadian politics, diversity and democracy.” However, “due to an increase in the number of intermediate students and the increase

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Friends of Shoal Harbour ecologist Kerry Finley shows pollution collected near Roberts Bay.

Leak damage difficult to assess Continued from Page A1

“It is currently still leaking oil,” said Sidney’s manager of engineering and environmental services Mike Van der Linden. “The oil got into the drains and saturated the soil so it will continue to leak for quite a while.” For how much longer is uncertain, how much damage has been done is also difficult to ascertain. Van der Linden cau-

tions residents that all fuel containers have a finite shelf life and eventually need to be replaced. “It comes down to the homeowners, they have a certain responsibility of due diligence. Tanks need to be inspected,” he said. “When you go to fill a propane tank after a certain time they won’t fill them anymore. Home owners have a certain responsibility.” Finley agrees and hopes resi-

dents take heed. “I don’t think the people in Sidney [understand] the watershed into this sanctuary drains pretty much all of Sidney,” he said. “I just hope it serves as an awareness to the public. Their actions can influence what is a national asset and very much a local asset … You are responsible for the contaminant loads that go into the storm sewer.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Malahat volunteer fire chief Rob Patterson speaks at announcement of improvements to Malahat drive at the B.C. legislature. of passing lane “There is some give and take, but immediately following the median barrier placement, there is some passing lane as well, so I think it will work,” Lekstrom said. “It’s really focused on safety.” Cowichan resident Chelsey Dollman was one of the safety advocates who played a significant role in pushing for the improvements after she created a petition and

Facebook group about the issue. Ironically, she was almost in a collision on the Malahat Thursday morning as she travelled to the news conference. “Someone had stopped dead in the fast lane to turn left,” Dollman said. “They’re starting at the end of April with the minimal construction, and then through June, July and August is when we’ll see the actual barriers go in, so everything should be done

New Malahat barriers - 2 km between Tunnel Hill and Aspen Road (road will also be widened) - 1.4 km north of Finalyson Arm Road (northbound passing lane removed) - 1 km south of Shawnigan Lake Road (road will also be widened) - 500 m between Spencer Road and just north of the new Leigh Road overpass - 400 m north of West Shore Parkway (road will also be widened)

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a gala finish The event wraps with two gala performances, April 22 at 2 p.m. in the Charlie White Theatre and May 12 at the Royal Theatre in Victoria. “It will be some of the very, very best performances that these specialists select from among the 300 that they’re seeing,” Vernon said.

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A passion for musical theatre and love of dance drives Josh Graetz. His name may be familiar, as the male lead in Stelly’s recent production of the Pajama Game, he was in his element. He will be again this weekend among the dancers of all ages who will take the stage in the 17th annual Danceworks festival performance. “We’re a community festival that is open to all dancers in the community, pretty much any age,” said Wendy Vernon, festival coordinator for Victoria DanceWorks. “We like to be really inclusive.” Dancing since he was seven, 16-year-old Gaetz is scoring some success this year. The Allegro Performing Arts student danced in provincial competition last year, and earned a place again this May

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Allegro dancer Josh Graetz will be among those on stage during the Danceworks. in Nanaimo. He also took top honours in the senior tap and senior jazz in the competition segment of Danceworks 2012 in February. It was a humbling experience. “The people I was up against

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more feedback from the dance specialists on hand. “The adjudicators are always great,” he said. “I think they have so much to give, not just [for] us dancers, but the audience.”

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Dancers take the stage in groups and are not compared with each other with the goal of learning from the dance specialist, each other and from the experience. “It’s like a show when you go see the festival days,” she said. “What we’ve tried to do is structure it so each performance is evaluated on its own merits, as opposed to being compared to another.” Dances include tap, street, jazz, ballet, musical theatre and ballet. “We bring in those uniquely qualified in each of their disciplines,” Vernon said. Danceworks runs April 9 to 15 at the Mary Winspear Centre. Visit victoriadanceworks.ca and click on the schedule to find a preferred dance or dancer. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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James Keelaghan will perform, along with bassist David Woodhead, at the Mary Winspear Centre on April 7.

Deep Cove Folk bring big names Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

mid the vibrant folk music scene of Calgary decades ago, Bob de Wolff discovered the next big gig for the Saanich Peninsula. “He was a Calgary boy with a very fine singing voice, we’ve been following his career since he was 18,” de Wolff said. “We were one of several people on the Calgary scene that invested in his first record, and have remained a fan of his through his 11 records.” Decades later, James Keelaghan will perform at the Mary Winspear Centre. “Bob was one of the first guys who ever hired me back when I was 18 years old,” Keelaghan said. “It’s a real pleasure to be coming out and doing a concert with him. And he insisted we bring his favourite bass player David Woodhead. “We call him Oaken noggen,” he chuckled. “He’s worth the price of admission alone.” People can look forward to being entertained with some great tunes and tales. “I tend to write a lot of story songs, storytelling is a main part of what I do. They’re songs that are relevant to today,” Keelaghan said. “It’s going to be a great evening of music. The combination of me and David is a powerful duo.” “You can see him as a storyteller, a storyteller about Canada. His songs are heartfelt, they bring strong emotions and also he has rabid fans,” de Wolff added. De Wolff is a director of the Deep Cove Folk

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ARGYL MANOR, 9861 Third St., 1 BDRM, F/S, common W/D, N/S, N/P, HT/HW incl’d, $850/lease. Avail April 15th. Call 250-475-2005, ext: 227. BRENTWOOD BAY - 2 bdr renovated condo, incl hydro, W/D, DW. NS/NP. (250)-5812051

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FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large Bach, $540/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.

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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

SIDNEY. FURNISHED room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $500./mo. 250-654-0477. TILLICUM HOUSING, $600, $400. All incl, quiet, clean. 778-977-8288, 250-220-1673.

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view

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SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1450.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.

MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, ﬁrewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.

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LANGFORD- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1200sq ft upper, fully renovated, deck, wood F/P, 6 appls, large south yard. Storage. Available Now. $1500, N/S, pet’s negotible. References. 250-516-3453. langfordrental@hotmail.ca OAK BAY- (near Uvic), furnished main ﬂoor, 2 bdrm+ study, 2 bath, piano, F/P, hardwood ﬂrs, 6 appls, sunny & quiet, garden. Avail now. $1350 (negotiable), all inclusive. 250-590-1012.

FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $875. (Immed). Incls H/W. 250-370-2226 to view.

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, 2pm-4pm, Apr 7 & 8 and Apr 14 & 15. James Bay Seniors rental 202-455 Kingston Street, Services include daily meals, housekeeping, 24 hr staff+ more. Privately owned come to the Camelot. Call Luella at 250-519-0550.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COLWOOD: UTILS incl. Furn, on bus route, walking distance to beach & Royal Roads. NS, pets neg. $550. 250-889-4499. C. SAANICH, room for rent (ASAP), $450. 778-426-2294 after 8:30pm or leave mess.

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All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval)

GORGE AREA, large 1bdrm, main level suite, N/P, N/S, $800 + 1/3 hydro (approx $50 mo) Call Rob 250-727-2843. SAANICHTON- 35’ 5th wheel, partly furnished, 8x12 laundry room. NS/NP. Refs. $700/mo. Call 250-652-0591.

SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY, BRIGHT, upper level 2 bdrm, full bath, yard, storage, new patio, parking, W/D, N/S, N/P, ref’s, 1 year lease, a May. 1, $1150. 778-426-4556.

TOWNHOUSES SAANICHTON: 1975 Cultra Ave., 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bath Townhouse in adult oriented complex. Gas F/P, F/S, D/W, W/D $1750 mo. Call 250-370-7093.

WANTED TO RENT HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and International High School students attending St.Margaret’s School (July 1 - August 4). Double placement. Remuneration $1600. Contact Michelle at 250.385.0583 or michelle@selsa.ca

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $14,750 o.b.o. 250-466-4156

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 92 NISSAN Pathﬁnder, fully loaded, 5 spd, good cond., $2,100 obo. (250)216-2418.

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

AURICLE Lawns- cln up lawn garden hedge pruning soil tests, rototill. (250)882-3129

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CARPENTRY CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

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CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 J.D. SHIELDS Construction Custom Carpentry, New Construction, Reno’s, Home repairs. Quality workmanship for 35 years. Call 250-665-6943 Email: jds1956@telus.net

DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.

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DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efﬁcient. (250)508-1018

MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross, (250)812-4879.

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ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert in new homes & renos. References. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisiﬁx@gmail.com

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ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, interior/exterior concrete. 250-588-3744.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING 20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Soil/Mulch (2 cu yd), Hauling. 250-479-6495 21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045. 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Lawn & Garden. Specializing in aeration, weed/moss control, pwr rake, hedges & tree pruning. Stump, blackberry & ivy removal, 24yrs exp, WCB. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiﬁed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SUMMIT IRRIGATION Services. Certiﬁed sprinkler systems. Property maintenance, more. Call James at 250-883-1041.

SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.

FENCING AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

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CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

HANDYPERSONS AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002. AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

WEST HARBOUR Const. Ext/Int. Reno’s; Finishing carpentry, windows, doors, drywall, decks, painting, hardwood & laminate ﬂoor installation. Res/comm. 250419-3598, westharb@telus.net HAULING & 250-889-5794.

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ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181 SANDSTONE AVAILABLE in different shades of brown, gray & blue. Orders upon request. Speciality items in stock, top quality material. Call (250)538-0022.

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. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

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DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663. Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results.

TOP NOTCH PAINTINGOver 25yrs exp. Interior/Exterior, Residential Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542.

YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

PENINSULA POWERWASH Decks, driveways, walkways, siding. Dave (250)216-9892.

LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.

BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

STRESS Free Moves for Seniors. Packing, unpacking and more. Call for your FREE consultation. Act Together Moving (250)588-7754 More online at www.acttogethermoving.com

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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30. They ___ 32. Woman (French) 34. Sylvan 35. Kwa 36. Belongs to CNN founder 38. Play boisterously 39. Seaboard 41. Most specified 42. Existentialist writer Jean Paul 43. Utter sounds 46. Fr. naturalism writer Emil 47. Son of Lynceus 48. Kelt 49. ____ Spumante 50. Bread unit 51. Inwardly 52. Revolutions per minute 53. Pakistani rupee 54. Wynken, Blynken & ___

Letter to the editor?

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

Today’s Solution

3. Curved segment 4. A sunken groove 5. Rivalrous 6. Beijing 7. Hungarian Violinist Leopold 8. Cathode-ray tube 9. Genus nicotiana plants 10. Most electropositive metal 11. Hawaiian head lei 12. Small integers 13. W. states time zone 16. Negotiation between enemies 18. Songwriter Sammy 22. Horsefly 23. Wimbledon champion Arthur 24. US band conductor John Philip 26. French capital 27. Formerly Persia 28. Form a sum 29. W.C.s (Br.)

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37. Runs PCs 38. Cola name 39. French river 40. Winged fruit 42. Ripened plant ovules 44. Uniform 45. Am. Martial Arts Soc. 46. Kosher NYC bakery 48. Early Cubist painter Juan 49. Boxer Muhammad 52. “Twilight” actor 55. Worker who coats ceilings 56. Of the dowry 57. Vertical spar supporting sails 58. Mark for deletion 59. Enlighten DOWN 1. Fall below the surface 2. Jai __, sport

WINDOWS

RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

Crossword

ACROSS 1. A fencing sword 6. Agreement between two states 10. Cut wood 14. The jejunum to the cecum 15. Common market people 17. Woven purse style of MA 19. Young goat 20. Den of a wild animal 21. Sea catfish genus 22. Rosenberg prosecutor Roy 23. Liberal rights organization 24. Tossed or flung 25. Shrimp sauteed in butter & garlic 28. Veras are one type 30. Hail (nautical) 31. __ & Hammer 33. Football’s Flutie 34. Bus fees 36. Streetcar (Br.)

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WALK WITH THE Cross today, Friday, April 6, in Brentwood Bay, organized by the Peninsula Anglican Church. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Brentwood United Church, 7162 West Saanich Rd. Leave at 10:45 back at 11:30 a.m. Soup and buns in the church hall followed by a service. For information phone 250652-8999. TOUCH OF ART – more than 100 selections of fine art in several painting mediums ends April 8. Free admission, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Community Arts Centre in Tulista Park, 9585 Fifth St. DOWNLOADABLE BOOKS ARE at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Learn how to use ebooks for iPad, iPhone and tablets on Tuesday April 10, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. or Saturday, May 5, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Learn ebook basics Saturday, April 28, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Space in these free sessions is limited. Register at 250656-0944. GOOD MORNING RHYME Time at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for songs,

rhymes and stories. Stay for refreshments and social time afterwards. Thursday, April 12 to May 24, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Ages 0 to 5. Register for the free program at 250656-0944. NORTH SAANICH RESIDENTS Association, Annual General Meeting Tuesday April 17, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, corner of East Saanich and Willingdon Roads. Guest Speakers: Mayor Alice Finall and MP Elizabeth May. May will speak on how to encourage citizen engagement in the current political climate. Please contact President Geoff Orr for more information, 250-6564562. PARIS: A WALK through ages at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Dr. Helene Cazes, professor of French at the University of Victoria, will take guests on a tour of changes, destructions, renovations and the enduring legacies that shaped Paris. Wednesday, April 18, 7 to 8 p.m. Register for the free program at 250-656-0944.

JOIN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Arthur Black for a reading from his latest book Looking Blackward at the Red Brick Cafe, 106-2423 Beacon Ave. Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. For more information about this free event call Tanner’s Books at 250-656-2345 or email service@tannersbooks. com. ST ANDREWS GRANDMOTHERS Helping African Grandmothers is having a Spring Bonnet Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. 9691 Fourth St. Prizes for the best spring bonnet. Call Ruth at 250656-6555 for tickets. BINGO, EVERY TUESDAY, 6:30 p.m. sharp at Shoal Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr. Call 250656-5537 for info. THE NEWS REVIEW provides community calendar free of charge, to Saanich Peninsula organizations holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication is not guaranteed. Calendar items should be emailed to editor@ peninsulanewsreview. com.

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Sidney Sister Cities members stop for a photo with the award outside town hall.

Sister Cities does noteworthy work The Sidney Sister Cities Association claimed an award from Sidney Mayor Larry Cross last week. Cross presented Lesley Nicholls, chair of the Cairns Committee of the association, an award from Sister Cities Australia. At its annual conference, Sister Cities Australia gives awards for noteworthy projects carried out by its members. Last year, Cairns, one of Sidney’s three Sister Cities,

received the award for the best single project. In addition to the award to Cairns, each sister city received a copy of the award in acknowledgement of their role in the project. The award to Cairns was for the excellent fibre arts exhibition staged in Cairns. Each of Cairns seven sister cities, including Sidney, sent fabric artwork which was on display for a number of weeks. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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