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Traffic in downtown Sidney is being studied by a consultant for the municipality. The town hopes it can improve on driver and pedestrian safety.

Sidney making a move on traffic Municipality hires consulting firm to recommend possible upgrades to vehicle flow, pedestrian safety Steven Heywood News staff

If you’ve noticed someone sitting at a downtown Sidney intersection, you’ve seen a part of the town’s ongoing traffic movement study. The Town of Sidney has contracted Urban Systems Ltd. to conduct the study, following a request for proposals process that began on August 1, 2012. Director of engineering and public works Rob Hall says the town does receive plenty of feedback from people on traffic in the downtown, especially

around intersections and four-way stops. “It is time to look at things in a general sense,” he said. “We want to avoid doing anything with traffic that would cause a domino effect.” Hall used the example of James White Boulevard, which has a few four-way stop intersections along its length, as well as intersections with stop signs only on the cross streets. That, he explained, was set up based on traffic pattern studies in the past. At the time, he said they showed fewer vehicles approaching from those

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Boulevard, he continued. Today, Hall said the town is seeing growth in the Peninsula and its

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resultant traffic changing the flow in Sidney’s downtown. In their request for proposals, the town noted it’s anticipating an increased population density in the downtown core with its accompanying traffic impact. The report states that Sidney wants to get out in front of those changes to ensure a business, resident and pedestrianfriendly environment. To that end, Urban Systems is monitoring intersections, counting pedestrians, reviewing existing reports and studies and more. PLEASE SEE: Growth will force, page 2

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Growth will force traffic change Vehicles vandalized Rash of break-ins in Keating X Road area

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The town’s project scope asks the contractor to make recommendations on potential alterations to the current traffic configuration and flow. “There have been changes in the patterns over the years,” said Hall, “especially when there were changes to McTavish Road (a series of roundabouts were added). “This is just for Sidney’s downtown.” What Hall said he hopes the town will get from this latest study, is recommendations for a traffic configuration that will take pedestrian safety and access to both residential areas an businesses into account, especially as the area grows. A draft report from Urban Systems is

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Sidney Avenue and James White Boulevard are a particular focus. expected before council in mid November to early December. Hall said he expects no action until after council reviews and

accepts the report’s contents by late January, 2013. The public will also have opportunity to see the report. Drivers and pedes-

trians should see no changes to traffic patterns until after that time. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

The Central Saanich police are investigating a recent rash of vehicle break-ins in the Keating X Road and Tanner Ridge area. Earlier this week, police reported there have been several incidents of vehicle break-and-enters as well as vandalism. “The vehicle break-ins and vandalism mainly occurred in the 6700 block of Central Saanich Rd. near the Keating Elementary School area,” explained Cpl. Janis Jean of the Central Saanich Police. “We had quite a few reports of vehicles that were broken into and had items stolen from them but we also had reports of vehicles that had their tires slashed and one report of a vehicle having its interior and dash-

board damaged with a sharp tool.” Jean noted items stolen from vehicles included a Garmin GPS unit, various electronic devices including auxiliary input cords and an assortment of personal items. “This is a really unusual crime trend for us and the investigation is active,” Jean said. “We are asking the public to please let us know if anybody saw or heard anything suspicious over the last few nights.” Jean offered a few tips to vehicle owners in the area. “Lock your vehicle, park it in a well-lit area, remove all the valuables from it, use your alarm and report any kind of suspicious activity or noise to us,” she reminded. Anyone with information can call the Central Saanich Police department at 250-652-4441. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Clarification Letters to the editor published in the News Review’s Oct. 19 edition used headlines referring to a ‘town’ when they could have used the term ‘district’ in reference to specific communities on the Peninsula.

It has been acknowledged that the term ‘town’ could be inferred as meaning the Town of Sidney. That was not the News Review’s intent in its using of the term. — Editor

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Dan Cawsey stands with his Halloween display at his home on Bruce Gordon Place in Central Saanich. Cawsey has been setting up the extensive spooky display for the last few years and accepts donations for the Lions food bank each year from people who visit.

Halloween events on the Peninsula

Spooky fun for food bank Central Saanich’s Dan Cawsey creates a haunted boneyard for fun, charity Devon MacKenzie News staff

Every year, Central Saanich resident Dan Cawsey transforms his yard into a spooky Halloween display. But he doesn’t just do it for his personal enjoyment or that of others, he also collects food and money donations for the Sidney Lions food bank. Cawsey began the extensive display three years ago and each year he adds a little bit more to it. This year, he’s added what he calls “Sparky”, a creepy looking

interactive electric chair display. “It’s just sort of steadily grown over the years,” Cawsey explained. “I collect things for it all year round, mostly recycled items I find, and it’s just been really neat to build something new each year.” With his house becoming known for the chilling display and seeing over 500 people visit it over a few days around Halloween, Cawsey also decided to make his haunted yard a destination for giving back. “Each year we put out bins and collect donations for the food bank,” he said. “Last year we raised over $400 and two

big bins of (non-perishable) food.” And so with his new electric chair feature this year, Cawsey hopes to again attract and large crowd and collect donations. “It would be nice to get the same amount (of donations) as last year or more,” he said hopefully. “People in our community have been so supportive and I’m looking forward to it again this year.” Cawsey’s display can be seen at 7775 Bruce Gordon Place in Central Saanich, Oct. 29 through 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

• Central Sannich Lions Club Halloween The Central Saanich Lions are putting on a Halloween event at Centennial Park on Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. Hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee will be by donation with all proceeds returning to support Lions Club charities. The bonfire is lit at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by the annual fireworks display. • North Saanich Fire Department Bonfire Even though the new Wain Road firehall construction will take up a small portion of the usual bonfire area, the North Saanich Fire Department is still ready to ignite its annual bonfire and fireworks display on Oct. 31. PLEASE SEE: District spent extra, page 8

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Town of Sidney NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW NO. 2033 (Rescheduled)

Notice is hereby given that the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2033, being the proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 for the Town of Sidney has been rescheduled due to cancellation of the October 22, 2012 Council meeting. All persons who believe that their property is affected by the proposed amending bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw at the Public Hearing to be held at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Written submissions can be received at the Town Hall prior to 4:00pm on October 29, 2012 or at the Public Hearing itself. The purpose of Bylaw No. 2033 is to add to the table in Section 4.2.1, Permitted and Conditional Uses: Detached Residential Zones, the text “C (4.2.2)” in the row for “Secondary Suite” use under the column “R1.3: Lot area of 400m2 or less”. This amendment would allow secondary suites as a permitted use, with conditions, on any property zoned Single-Family High Density Residential – Orchard Area (R1.3), regardless of the size of the property. Copies of the proposed bylaw and all background documentation may be inspected during normal working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from October 10, 2012 to October 29, 2012 at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC. Further inquiries may be directed to the Development Services Department, telephone 250-656-1725 or by email at developmentservices@sidney.ca. Correspondence may be submitted by mail to the address above or by email to developmentservices@sidney.ca and must be received no later than 4:00pm on the day of the Public Hearing. All correspondence submitted will form part of the public record and may be published in a meeting agenda. First and Second Advertised October 12 and 17, 2012 Readvertised October 24 and 26, 2012 Corporate Administrator Devon MacKenzie/News staff

A group of pipeline protesters stand outside of MLA Murray Coell’s office Oct. 24. The group was one of over 60 that demonstrated outside of MLA offices all over the province.

Review urges few changes Third party determines that Sidney departments are fine Steven Heywood News staff

There will be little to no changes to the organizational structure of the Town of Sidney, following a review commissioned by mayor and council. Paragon Strategic Services Ltd. was contracted to perform the review and its contents were recently made public. Much of the process was done in-camera, as it could have affected people’s jobs within the municipality. Chief administrative officer Randy Humble said council asked for the review to see how things were operating, from a third-party perspective.

What the consultants found is that the Town has high expectations from its staff and at all levels the employees are responding well. The report also shows that there are few redundancies in the departments they assessed (fire, development services, public works and parks). It also states that if council does want to find savings in any of those areas, it would require adjusting service levels expectations. “It’s a very positive outcome,” Humble said of the report. “Mayor and council wanted to make sure that the Town is running efficiently.”

Humble added council has accepted the report and its recommendations — essentially that there be no structural changes in any of those four departments. The only change that did occur, Humbe said, was reclassifying a gardener position with the municipality into an arborist position. The report also states council needs to work with staff to clarify the politicians’ expectations and budget impacts when councillors are asked to respond to sudden service requests. The Town, earlier this year, completed a similar review of its administration function.

Care facility goes before council Devon MacKenzie News staff

• Blake Mooney and Casey VanDongen from Sidney All Care Residential made a presentation to council in regards to future plans for the former Bethel Church property on Mills Road. Mooney and VanDongen have proposed an expansion of the existing building to increase the amount of available space for beds as well as using the space at the front of the building currently designated as a church and the space at the rear of the building currently in use as a childcare facility. The proposal of increased space would add an additional 68 beds in the facility, bringing the total number of beds, should the permit and variance applications be approved, to 149. The applications will be forwarded to the Advisory Planning Commission for review and will be brought back to council at a later date.

COUNCIL NEWS IN BRIEF - Town of Sidney Committees Oct. 15 • Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. in Sidney has requested permission to use a section of the old DryDoc site on McDonald Park Road for assessment and testing of ship loaders and stacker reclaimers (like the one currently being built at a different site on McDonald Park Road) over the next four years. The site, which is eventually proposed to house a CUBE Robotic Container Storage facility, will be useful for Ramsay because it is currently the only available area that the company can assemble machinery at a height of over 86 feet. The company is currently shortlisted to build another ship loader that would measure 120 feet in height. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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or non-profit groups and charities that survived grant cutbacks of recent years, the provincial government has found a new way to add insult to injury. Auctioning bottles of alcohol donated as gifts for fundraising events is a big no-no – unless the government is guaranteed to get its cut. The Belfry Theatre found this out three years after the fact, an oversight that will cost them at least $20,000 in fundraising this year. The Belfry, a registered charity, was preparing for its third Crush event for this Sunday, where it auctions off privately donated rare wines from around the world. This wasn’t a secret – the theatre company openly solicited for donations of fine wines and listed wines up for auction on its Crush website from 2010, including the names of donors. For some reason, this year things were different. The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch denied the Belfry a special occasion licence to serve alcohol when it found out the theatre company planned, once again, to auction privately donated wines. The Ministry of Energy and Mines, which oversees the LCLB, said it had been unaware until now that the Belfry auctioned privately donated wine. Apparently it was also unaware of the dozens of other B.C. charities that do the same thing year after year. “This law has been in place for many years,” the Ministry of Energy and Mines told the News in an email. It is odd the LCLB Special Occasion Licencing manual highlights those specific sections regarding charity wine auctions, indicating they were revised in June 2012. The province dismisses this as “housekeeping” – it insists the rules haven’t changed. Either the rules haven’t changed and they weren’t being enforced until now, or the rules have changed without warning and the province won’t admit it. Either way, the regulations are mean spirited and self-serving. Under the rules, the booze needs to be purchased directly from a government liquor store or donated from a liquor manufacturer. B.C. is known for its antiquated and arbitrary liquor laws. The B.C. Liberals have brought some of B.C.’s liquor laws into the modern day. People can now bring their own wine to restaurants. Movie theatres can apply for liquor licences for adult-only screenings. But these auction regulations are a step backwards and only serve to punish legitimate charities.

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Embracing the horror, the horror I

have such conflicted feelings October has seen the usual about October. release of a few mainstream horror On one hand, summer is offimovies, and the results have been cially, no question about it, over. less than horrific (“horrific” in this The wind is picking up, case being a good thing). heaters are being turned Sinister is the best of the on and I’m getting up in bunch, even with a weak the dark now, despite my ending and a snuff film elebody’s sensible protests. ment at play that seems to But then again, there’s be turning people off. Perbeautiful leaves, pumpsonally I liked the whole kin-flavoured everything gritty, 1970s film stock and blankets. thing Sinister has going on, Oh, and blood-soaked along with the general tacmovies. So it’s a bit of a tile feel of the movie. toss up. Don’t get me wrong, the Kyle Wells I love horror movies whole thing falls apart in CineFile around Halloween time. the end, but the setup is I know they’re not everyfantastic. body’s thing. It can be extremely difKicking the month off was The ficult to find people to go see them House at the End of the Street, which with me, so I understand how many is nothing like The Last House on of you prefer to stay away. the Left. I doubt it’s even in the For me though, they tap into that same neighbourhood. This is purely part of me that likes to be scared. PG-13 horror, and not especially Or challenged. Or disgusted. Why good PG-13 horror at that. All I enjoy that is up for debate, but told, it’s a dull, unoriginal film that I’ll leave that to the psychologists. doesn’t even get the basics right. Either way, there’s something inside But Jennifer Lawrence is in it, so of me that enjoys the thrill of testthere’s that. ing my cinematic limits. The Paranormal Activity series Then again, lots of people like keeps chugging along with Part 4, roller coasters. I do not. I’ll get my out in theatres last weekend. I was scares from horror movies, thank a staunch defender of the franchise you very much. up until PA 3, when the whole thing All of October I have been devotreally became too reliant on its own ing my blog, CineFile, to watching formula. the new horror releases in cinemas PA 4 is an improvement, but and on home video, as well as still offers nothing in the way of catching up with some classics (or innovation or a developed mytholnot so classics) I missed to beef up ogy. Instead, there’s a lot of shaky my status as horror movie connoiscamera work, a couple of genuine seur. I call it my Horror Pledge 2012. scares and lots of bumps in the

night. The usual. So this isn’t exactly a golden age of horror in the cinemas, but my journey into the horror backlog unearthed some gems. High Tension (2003) is an intense French slasher film with some truly gnarly kills and an impressive devotion to quality filmmaking and atmosphere, even if the ending makes no sense. Day of the Dead (1985) is an obvious influence of The Walking Dead and, as the third film in George A. Romero’s original Dead trilogy, is a smart, but still fun zombie flick. Hell-bent for leather is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986), one of the most off-the-wall crazy, totally disturbing and discomforting horror films I’ve ever seen. It truly is bizarre and yet is somehow strangely brilliant. Highly recommended, but only for those with a strong stomach. Come Halloween night, the genre essentials will still be there for you if you’re in the mood for some good horror. We’re talking Psycho (1960), The Shining, Romero’s Dead trilogy, Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (the original two), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Suspiria, Evil Dead II. The list goes on. Have a spooktacular Halloween everyone. To follow Horror Pledge 2012 and for full reviews of normal movies, check out CineFile at blogs.bclocalnews.com/cinefile. Kyle Wells is a reporter with the Goldstream News Gazette. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

‘I’ll get my scares from horror movies, thank you very much.’

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Protest story should be a warning to all

attended the protest at the legislature in Victoria on Oct. 22, 2012. I was disappointed that Melina Laboucan-Massimo from the Lubicon Cree First Nation was missed by the reporters. She reduced many in the crowd to tears when she spoke of the changes her people live with in Alberta. She spoke of the largest oil spill in Alberta not reported in Canada until after the Federal election. She spoke of how elders and children were sick and begging to find out if there

was an oil spill. Five days later (after the election) the news finally broke about the largest Enbridge oil spill in Alberta. She spoke of how the Lubicon Cree First Nation people can no longer hunt, fish, or harvest berries and medicine from their territorial lands. She spoke of how their culture is being lost and they have nothing to pass on to future generations. She spoke of decimation to the land,

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water and air. She spoke of how her people fear the land. She spoke of the threat to all indigenous people’s connection to the land being lost every day the tar sands operate and expand. She spoke of how she never wants any community to experience this decimation. She spoke of how it is too late for their nation, their way of life has been annihilated by the tar sands. This did not make any of the news coverage.

Her story needs to be echoed loudly — this is what will move people to understand how one oil spill will change beautiful B.C. forever. Her story should be told to reach the hearts of all. Her story should be a warning, how far we have come as a human race machine before body. Oil before water. Money before food. Jo-Anne Berezanski North Saanich

Pipeline protest in Victoria, speed limits, a BIA, drivers and composting

Oil has real benefits Did any of the many protesters in Victoria this week arrive at the protest by automobile or bus? How do those protesters who did drive, think the oil and gasoline got to their Vancouver island gas station (before they conveniently filled their tanks to get them to Victoria)? The fuel was moved by ship and barge (daily). The risk to the environment from these thousands of fuel shipments yearly, to and around Vancouver island, is real, but it is extremely small. Would the protesters advocate stopping all oil and gas shipments to all the gulf islands and Vancouver island to reduce the environmental risk to the B.C. coast? No? I didn’t think so. We should only listen to those anti pipeline protesters who exclusively transport themselves by foot or bicycle and heat their homes with wood and are not connected to the power grid and grow all their own food. How large a group would that make for the next protest? All others are enjoying the real benefits from oil and living with the small risk of a spill during transport. Bill Wilson Saanichton

District needs to go with the flow I’ve written to individual councillors and to (Central Saanich) council as a whole on this matter but to date have had no response. What I have asked is who imposed the 40 km per hour speed limit along West Saanich Road from south of Keating Cross Road to the village entrance and for what reason. I can see the logic to the 40 km limit within the village but why all the way to old West Saanich Road? I have been honked at, yelled at, fingered and worse whenever I have tried to obey this unnecessary speed limit. Now I just go with the flow of traffic. The flow of traffic is 50 km/hr-plus along that stretch so it seems that most taxpayers agree the speed limit of 40 km is too slow for a secondary highway such as West Saanich Road. I live on a residential road in Brentwood Bay where people walk and dogs and children play, yet the speed limit is 50 km/hr. Why doesn’t council look into this matter and return the speed limit to 50 km per hour along our highway? Why create law breakers out of otherwise responsible citizens? Mike Morry Brentwood Bay

Merchants in support of a BIA in Sidney Sidney is a great place to live and work but our business community is struggling and about to face increasing competition on several fronts. Unless the business community can band together to attract more customers to Sidney, businesses will continue to struggle and some more will fail. Together, Sidney has great potential. An increasingly vibrant business community will have economic and social benefits for the entire Peninsula. The only way to affordably and effectively market the town and its businesses is through a BIA (business improvement area).

The three other business models considered in our community are all voluntary in nature. Unless participation is mandatory through a BIA, the many benefit from the effort and commitment of the few, and enough funding to attract significant business to Sidney cannot be reached. A BIA will allow the business community to work together. A BIA with a reasonable budget cap will be affordable, sustainable and effective. That is why we, and many of our colleagues, are actively supporting the creation of a BIA for Sidney. Muffet Billyard-Leake, Muffet & Louisa Geraldene Coates, Marmalade Tart Boutique Julia Bannister, Mineral World Larry Hanlon, Peninsula Gallery

Give money to local charities instead Once again I am writing about donating to upgrade the Sidney movie theatre. I can’t believe stores are giving counter space to put in coins for a movie theater upgrade when so many people need food and clothing or are on hard times. My last letter received a reply saying its all for the community to donate for the Sidney theatre to upgrade its projectors. Community is people and their needs. So many important organizations need money this time of year and having a theatre get part of this limited amount of money people can donate is ridiculous. If your private business can’t make it then close it. Don’t ask the community to bail you out. Donate your money to the food bank or the Salvation Army or some other organization that helps people in Sidney and go to one of the other 20 or more theaters in the area for a movie. Steve Smith Sidney

Bring back the B.C. drivers’ test Many years ago, my husband and his family travelled the Malahat in a horse and buggy — that was a challenge. Billions have been spent to upgrade this very dangerous stretch of road. No matter how many more billions are spent, unless drivers slow down, this carnage will never stop. There is no deterrent to make them slow down. Ask the driver who has to do this route every day. The government cannot make drivers behave better but they can implement big fines, which perhaps might get them thinking. B.C. drivers do as they please. Bring back the drivers’ test. Eileen Nattrass Saanichton

Is composting considered farming? Is composting on agricultural land a legitimate use of agricultural land? If you are paid for waste to be dropped off and paid when it is sold after processing, is this considered farming? Yes to some extent. But at what point does it become an industrial enterprise? Farmers say they need new ways of farming to make money. These seem to be the same farmers that can erect large processing plants on agricultural land in rural residential/ agricultural areas. This is a very complex issue facing Central Saanich. The

current bylaw states 100 per cent of composted materials must be used on the farmer’s land or land he is leasing. This is reasonable and protects and improves farm land. Changing the bylaw would allow for up to 50 per cent to be sold. Changing the bylaw without any conditions attached, as mayor and council are proposing, will give up enforcement and control of what is happening in our municipality. Composting regulations and enforcement would become the responsibility of the Agricultural Land Commission. Odour issues would become the responsibility of the CRD. This issue looks like it is being run by the large agricultural land owners and a council allowing it. Did we not elect a council to protect and work for all of us? Central Saanich is made up of more than just the large farmers. There are also many small farms with concerns and neighbors that are being affected. This council needs to protect all its residents. Due process should be followed before any bylaw changes are considered and a public hearing should be mandatory. If this affects you, or if you believe that industrial /commercial scale composting is not a legitimate use of farm land, it is time to speak up for your community at municipalhall@csaanich.ca. David and Michele Bond Saanichton

Sewage treatment will produce few benefits For more than 20 years, I have been following the debate on the need for secondary sewage treatment for Victoria, as well as reading the reports on the water quality data that has been collected at the existing outfalls. It seems clear the environmental impact of the existing outfalls is minor. It seems equally clear that the cost of switching to a secondary treatment system for Victoria would be major. According to several reputable scientists and medical officers, the net effect on the marine environment, or on health risks in the community, of spending some $783 million on the proposed sewage treatment plant would be negligible. Indeed, the overall environmental effect on the Victoria region, when sludge disposal and carbon emissions are taken into account, could well be negative. Ken Wilson Oak Bay

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Bike lane Shelter kit a new survival tool work starts

Slegg Lumber’s new shelter kit finds support from local emergency group Steven Heywood News staff

Section of West Saanich Road soon to receive a new bike lane Devon MacKenzie News staff

Construction of a new bike lane along a section of West Saanich Road in North Saanich will begin soon. The bike lane, which will eventually run south from Willingdon Road all the way to McTavish Road, will be completed in phases. “The work on phase one should start in the next week or so,” said North Saanich Director of Infrastructure Services, Patrick O’Reilly. “That section will run south from Willingdon Road to the south entrance of Ocean Sciences.” The contract to build the bike lanes was given to G&E Contracting through a request for proposals that saw four other companies come in with tenders at higher costs. The total estimated cost from G&E in their tender was $223,365 plus HST and according O’Reilly, the availability of gas tax grants has so far allowed the project to be fully funded. “The fact that we’re doing this in pieces means there’s more time to seek out grants,” O’Reilly explained. “My philosophy is to try and get as much of the costs covered through grants, so we are going to continue to apply for them and continue to roll out the other phases using grant money.” O’Reilly noted that the project will take time but in the interim precautions will be taken to ensure a smooth transition between sections of road with bike lane and those without. “It will be an orderly roll out,” he said. Completion of the first phase of the bike lane is expected to take about two months. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Convincing people that they need to take steps to ensure their own safety in case of a major disaster is always a challenge for emergency officials. It’s no different for Jean Galvin, a director of the Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization, a cooperative effort between the district of Central and North Saanich and the Town of Sidney. That’s why she thinks that a new shelter kit being made available at a low cost by Sidney-based Slegg Lumber is a good thing. “We are always telling people, ‘don’t be scared, be prepared,” Galvin said. She noted that more people take notice of their own personal safety following a big disaster, like the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. “After those events,” she continued, “interest wanes and people get complacent again.” That’s where Slegg Lumber hopes to help in a small way. Bill Wellbourn from the Sidney head office says the company has taken a year to create their shelter kits — a plastic tub with gloves, small axe, matches, knife, a tarp and more. He said it’s one of the tools — alongside food and first aid kits — that can help people survive a major crisis for 72 hours.

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Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization head Jean Galvin is supportive of Slegg Lumber’s new emergency shelter kit. The kit was the brainchild of Slegg’s Bill Wellbourn. “We are asking people, are you prepared?” he said. Emergency officials generally agree that people need to have 72 hours of supplies on hand to care for themselves and their families until help can arrive. As seen in disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis, that help may take longer to come. “In the Japanese tsunami,” Wellbourn explained, “they

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supplies on hand — which could include Slegg Lumber’s shelter kit. “Keep those supplies in a safe place,” she said, “even outside in a garbage can or near your doors or windows so you can grab it on your way out.” The shelter kits are available at Slegg Lumber stores. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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were saying that people were going to hardware stores looking for tarps. In (the Sidney) store, we might only have 200 tarps and the demand (in a disaster) could be much higher.” He said it has taken a year from the idea of such a kit to reality and is happy that people like Galvin are supportive. She encourages families to have adequate emergency

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Tourism sector to be a leader in provincial job growth For some, a dream job would be a vacation planner – for themselves! Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a full-time job. B.C.’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as businesses look to fill Lana Denoni, 101,000 new job open- Chair, TIABC ings by 2020, according to a study of labour demand and supply by go2, the B.C. tourism industry’s human resource association. The Tourism Labour Market Strategy, released in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the workers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tourism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provincial workforce by 2020. The other approximately 57,000 openings are due to replacements (i.e. retirements). “The labour strategy co-ordinated by go2 is a key pillar of industry growth in the province. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experience throughout B.C.,” says Lana Denoni, Chair of TIABC, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia. The tourism and hospitality industry is extremely diverse with more than 400 different occupations – from those leading to longterm careers to those suiting people seeking part-time work, like students or older workers who are not yet ready to retire. For Sidney Boomer Gaye Dolezal, “working part-time in Tourism Information was a fun way for me to use my great knowledge of Canadian cities. I often astounded visitors with

an average annual growth rate of 4.2 the connections I could make to per cent. their hometowns,” she says. “People The provincial government’s like to feel like welcome guests, not Gaining the Edge: A Five-year Stratjust tourists.” egy for Tourism in British Columbia The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is a lotargets revenue growth of five per cal example of the industry’s growth cent a year that will top $18 billion and diversity. The hotel will employ in tourism spending by 2016. close to 100 by its November openThe fastest-growing sectors for ing, with about another 20 coming tourism job growth over the next on staff each summer season. decade are expected to be recreThe hotel is a great example of ation and entertainment and travel the diversity of jobs available in the services. industry. There are an estimated 17,943 In addition to the typical jobs oftourism-related businesses across fered in a hotel environment – front the province, employing about desk and guest services, restaurant 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of staff, bartenders and sommelier, B.C.’s tourism industry will be a leader in job growth B.C.’s total labour force of 2.4 milhousekeeping, maintenance, spa over the next decade. lion people. technicians, valet and administraMore than 80 per cent of tourtion staff – the hotel has also added successful candidate will bring a diversity of several unique positions, says Shawna Walker, talent to their role, being responsible for the ism’s new job openings are projected to come VP, Marketing and co-owner with husband business module of the theatre within the Oak in Food and Beverage Services (43,410 openings), Recreation and Entertainment (20,530 Kevin Walker. Bay Beach Hotel.” “The Oak Bay Beach Hotel will be bringing B.C.’s location, bordered by the Rocky openings) and the Accommodation sector back the tradition of a butler, available both Mountains on the east and the Pacific Ocean (18,920 openings). “After several years of slow labour growth, for hotel guests and private residence own- on the west, makes it unique within Canada. ers to do everything from arrange the details Its mountain and coastal scenery, opportu- the tourism industry is poised to expand,” of their visit in Victoria to planning a private nities for summer sailing, winter skiing, and says Arlene Keis, Chief Executive Officer of function in their own suite, including in-room activities such as fishing or sightseeing or ex- go2. “Labour shortages are already being felt chef and sommelier.” periencing our vibrant cities all make B.C. a in places like Northern B.C., the Thompson Okanagan and in the Rockies regions. By The second position is a Convention and world-class destination. Theatre Sales Manager for the David Foster Tourism helps to diversify our economy 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughFoundation theatre, a purpose-built room and also brings new community services to out the province.” “The tourism industry often provides providing state-of-the-art sound, lighting and permanent residents. stage equipment for entertainment evenings, B.C.’s tourism and hospitality industry is people with their important first job and sets including dinner theatre, movies and con- now the single largest “primary resource in- them on their career path,” Keis says. “Tourcerts, as well private functions; a portion of all dustry” in the province, generating an annual ism is also the largest employer of youth, with theatre bookings will go to the David Foster real GDP ($2002) of more than $6.4 billion in one in four British Columbians under the age Foundation as part of a 10-year collabora- 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas ex- of 24 working in the industry.” “This anticipated growth in tourism reintion with the charity. “We have combined traction and agriculture. the usual hotel job description of ConvenTourism and hospitality generated $13.4 forces the need to plan carefully and ensure tion Sales Manager with the requirements of billion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, that there are enough workers with the right theatre manager/booking agent for our own between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues skills in the right communities to meet the theatre and concert series,” Walker says. “The grew by a total of 25.5 per cent, representing tourism industry’s future labour needs.”

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ax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) were introduced in 2009. In that first year, about 20 per cent of eli-

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Peter Dolezal Financial Savvy refunds. In the meantime, the TFSA is a perfect option for those still developing careers and growing their incomes. As an individual’s marginal tax rate increases, the balance of value shifts from a TFSA to an RRSP. However, for the really thrifty among higher wage earners, the very best option is to fully utilize both RRSP and TFSA eligibilities. A key myth held by many is that, as the name may imply, TFSAs can be invested only

in savings accounts. Funds in a TFSA can in fact be held in exactly the same broad variety of investments as in an RRSP. The good news for those who have not yet taken advantage of a TFSA? Even if you have not yet opened an account, your eligibility for contributions dates back to 2009 and continues to increase by $5,000 annually, as long as you are at least age 18. The TFSA is an incredibly beneficial option for most Canadians in the effort to build net worth. Its potential benefit should carefully be considered against the more universallyunderstood RRSP program. A retired corporate executive, enjoying postretirement as a financial consultant, Peter Dolezal is the author of three books.

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Barney Bentall’s Grand Cariboo Opry will hit Brentwood again this November. The show will be part of the sixth annual fundraiser by Brentwood Music in the Bay for the Mustard Seed and Sidney Lions food banks. “Over the past five years we’ve raised $37,700 which was split between the two local food banks,” said Leslie Gentile, artis-

tic director for Brentwood Music in the Park. Bentall has played in Brentwood a handful of times before, both for the food bank fundraiser and for Brentwood Music in the Park which runs through the summer months. “The cast this year will include Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, Kendel Carson, Wendy Bird and more,” said Gentile, who also noted two shows will be presented this year, one on the Peninsula and one in Victoria.

The Peninsula show takes place Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Saanichton Friendship Community Church (7820 Central Saanich Rd.) and the Victoria show takes place Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at First Metropolitan Church (932 Balmoral Rd.) Tickets for both shows are $32 and are available at Lyle’s Place (Victoria), The Dollar Den and Breadstuffs Bakery (Brentwood) and online at eventbrite.com. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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A salute to veterans is set for Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre. Orchestrated by the Sidney Concert Band, this will be the third such musical tribute to Canada’s veterans held at the centre. Sidney Concert Band president Claire Mackelson says the music is reflective of the era — the Second World War years (1939 to 1945) to the early 1950s. Songs from popular musicians of the time, such as Vera Lynn and Glenn Miller, will be on this year’s program. The concert, sponsored by Holmes Realty, also features such tunes at the Col. Bogie on Parade march, big band numbers and even sing-a-longs. Mackelson added two of their members — trombonist Stephanie Benbow and tenor sax player Jim

Kingham — will perform vocal pieces individually and as a duet. This year, Mackelson said their special guests will be the Saanich Peninsula Pipe Band and the Canadian Scottish Association Band. All of the ensembles will join together for a mass band performance during the show, “but I’m not going to give it all away,” hinted Mackelson. There will be a short remembrance segment during the concert — a few words, the Piper’s Lament, Last Post and Reveille. Mackelson said the annual musical salute attracts a variety of people and generations, adding there are many veterans and their families who attend. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and the concert begins at 2 p.m. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to the Military Family Resource Centre at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

Be safe while trick or treating Tips from police on staying safe this Halloween Devon MacKenzie News staff

Halloween is right around the corner and Central Saanich police are reminding everyone to stay safe. “This is an important night where parents, kids and drivers

need to take extra precaution and care,” said Cpl. Wes Penny. “If you’re well prepared, Halloween can be a fun and exciting night for youngsters.” Cpl. Pat Bryant also added that drivers should be aware of trick-or-treaters out in the community. “We expect trick-or-treaters to be out during normal evening hours, so they need to be aware of traffic and drivers need to use extra caution when navigat-

ing through our community,” he said. “Trick-or-treaters should always use sidewalks and driveways, and avoid the street if at all possible.” Central Saanich police also offered these tips for the big night: • Trick or treat in an area or neighbourhood you are familiar and comfortable with. PLEASE SEE: Minors should not, page 14

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Some years, the influenza virus kills up to 8,000 Canadians, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to. The Vancouver Island Health Authority has this week begun rolling out free clinics for those at greatest risk of falling victim to the flu. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flu vaccine includes two new strains of the virus, as well as the infamous H1N1 strain, which has been in the vaccine since 2009, the year of the H1N1 pandemic. Last year 160,000 people on Vancouver Island received the vaccine at public clinics, excluding health care workers.

VIHA anticipates the same amount of uptake this year, though more health-care workers are likely to get vaccinated following the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to require all such workers to either get the vaccine, or wear a face mask during flu season. VIHA medical health officer Dr. Dee Hoyano said the requirement for health-care workers hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been an issue thus far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From early reports people are showing up to get immunized,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Hoyano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know for a number of weeks what our overall coverage is going to look like.â&#x20AC;? Free shots are offered to people at highest risk of complications from the flu, including

those 65 years of age and over and their caregivers, children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts, health care workers and emergency responders. Influenza is transmitted person-to-person, even before symptoms are apparent. Regular hand-washing and staying home when ill are two other ways of helping protect yourself against the virus. VIHA recommends even healthy adults get immunized via family doctor, local pharmacy, walk-in clinic or travel clinic. Visit viha.ca/flu for more information and to see if you qualify for a free immunization shot. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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â&#x20AC;˘ Children under the age of nine should be accompanied by an adult. Use this opportunity to teach children about safe pedestrians habits. â&#x20AC;˘ Children should use a flashlight while walking to help up their visibility, especially in rural areas. â&#x20AC;˘ Adhere reflective tape or stickers to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costumes or treat bags or have them wear a reflective bracelet to up their visibility. â&#x20AC;˘ If allowing older youth to trick-or-treat without supervision, pre-plan a route with them in advance and agree on boundaries and curfew before leaving home. â&#x20AC;˘ Be sure trick-or-treaters are wearing well-fitting shoes. â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid costumes that drag on the ground or impede your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision. Any face masks should

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FRIENDLY FRANK 15 JIGSAW puzzles, $1 each. Various sizes. Please call (250)656-5618. 2 PUZZLES, 750 pieces and 2 puzzles 1000 pieces. $5. ea. Done once. (250)656-1640. 5 SPIDER plants in pots, $1.50/ea. 250-652-4199. 6-DRAWER DRESSER, solid wood, extremely clean, $35. (250)380-9596. MAPLE TABLE, round, with 2 leaves, extends to oval, and 4 chairs, $99. (250)477-9278 MIRROR, 28”x42”, $10. 2004 Heater (Kersone), $80. K-nex game, $9. 778-265-1615. RICK STEVES convertible, soft back pack, $50. Call (250)656-1030.

PETS

VINTAGE DRESSER with mirror. 3 drawers, dark wood, $89. obo. 778-433-2855.

PETS REMEMBERED

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

April 5, 1998 Oct. 2, 2012 Doogan Brentwood’s friendliest and most affectionate old English Sheep dog, who wore the red boots in the winter is now resting in Doggie Heaven. Thanks to all his people friends who took the time to return his love with pats and hugs.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE VICTORIA TOY Show, Sunday, Oct 28. See “Coming Events” for more information.

HONDURAS MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD1930’s, 40”wx15”dx34”h, beautiful condition, $450. Call (250)6563322. SOLID AMERCIAN BLACK WALNUT. Gentlemen’s wardrobe (armoire type - original key) 44”wx24”dx54”h and chest of drawers, 54”wx25”dx30”h. Handcrafted in Quebec, 1930’s beautiful condition, $2800/pair. Call (250)656-3322. DOWNSIZING/ SACRIFICE. Glass & white oak china hutch - wall mount or buffet. $200. White solid oak entertainment/ media storage centre $250. (250)656-9717.

WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

CENTRAL SAANICH: 2 bdrm apt. Util’s incld’d. N/S. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call (250)477-2561.

Gorge Apartments 215 Gorge Road East Victoria

$500 Move In Incentive $399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or ofﬁce, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides. Large family room, 2 ﬁreplaces, pet allowed. 71-14 Erskine Ln., Tel: 250-478-0269. Open House, 2PM-4PM, Sat & Sun. w w w. C o m f r e e. c o m / 3 6 7 0 9 7 www.mls.ca x2486311

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later! www.webuyhomesbc.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. 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. Call 250-478-9231.

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RENTALS

LIQUIDATING*MATTRESSES Furniture, Tools, Heaters, Axes, Hdwe! Everything Goes! Vic & Toni Retired! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C.

METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

FREE- clean couch. (250)656-6832.

www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 28 1-4pm, 10353 Devlin Place, Sidney 250-655-1499 $485,000 Details at: w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295

FREE: 3 yr old media stand and desk. You pick up. Call (250)592-6008.

Jasmine Parsons

DOWNSIZING SALE. Rocker/Recliner, Sears Special, dark brown, $125, Charbroil BBQ, side burner-rotisserie, $100, electric body heater/vibrator, $35. Call 250-655-4185

ELECTRIC SCOOTER in excellent condition. Cost $4000 new, selling for $400. Call 778-977-9774

BUILDING SUPPLIES

CALL: 250-727-8437

DOWNSIZE SALE: Drill press & stand, 12 spd. Band saw, as new, 2-3 hours, will cut 6” thick. TWS Table saw, 30”x72” table, T-sq. fencing, 2HP/220V. Jigs/blades, accessories, value $200., included + owner’s manual. Sell as package only. First $550. takes. (250)479-7189.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

APPLIANCES

SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

BERNINA 820 QE Sewing Computer - high end sewing & quilting machine w/ 40 cm long free arm, stitch regulator, dual feed. $4500. (250)882-5465.

OPEN HOUSE. 2 BR / 2 BA Condo. #208 - 300 Waterfront Cres. $519K. Friday 122pm, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

HALF PRICE! Never used; Folding power lift shower commode with chair ($1600). Wheelchair mint cond. (best offer). Call (250)818-4000 or email mercedes500@shaw.ca

Arbutus RV, Vancouver Island’s largest RV dealership, has immediate openings in our Sidney Parts and Service department. We are adding to our Customer Service Team and currently require a few select individuals to help us grow. We require an experienced Service Manager, RV Technician and Parts & Service counter staff with a proven record of customer satisfaction and dedication to the team. We offer an employee beneﬁt program with Extended Medical, Dental and an RRSP program along with above average wages. If being a member of the leading team is part of your future, please submit your résumé via e-mail to arbutusdir@arbutusrv.ca.

• Indoor swimming pool (Redwood Park only) • Surface & carport parking • Upgraded balconies • Spectacular views • Storage lockers • Situated in Park Setting • 2 km from downtown • Crime Free MultI-Housing Program

Kamel Point Village Apartments 70 Dallas Road, Victoria

$500 Move In Incentive 2 bdrm. from $1,200/mo. • Water front low-rise • Outdoor parking available • Balconies • Bike storage • In suite storage • Dishwasher in some suites • Laundry room

Gorge Towers Apartments 200 Gorge Road West, Victoria

$500 Move In Incentive 1 bdrm. from $870/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo. • Wheel-chair accessible • Outdoor, indoor and covered parking available • Lockers • Elevators • Laundry room • Balconies • Bicycle storage • Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Fair Oaks Apartments 3501 Savannah Avenue, Saanich

HELP WANTED

Join Our Team

Bachelor from $700/mo. 1 bdrm. from $790/mo. 2 bdrm. from $995/mo.

TRANSPORTATION

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SIDNEY: AIRPORT side of Beacon Ave. 650-700 sqft workshop/storage space. Rent incld’s heat and electricity with ample electric outlets. Shaw cable connection avail. Located on 2nd ﬂoor. Peninsula Mini Storage, 2072 Henry Ave. West. Call (250)655-6454. Also avail. 6500 sqft warehouse with large doors and high ceilings. Call to inquire.

AUTO FINANCING

COTTAGES DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood ﬂoors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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SIDNEY: 1 lvl house 2br, dr, den. 1/2 blk to beach, NS/NP $1700 + util. (250)655-1304. SIDNEY 2-BDRM, garage, yard, deck, F/S, W/D. $1350. + hydro. (250)812-4154.

ROOMS FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED Room, $475/mo. Near Camosun, Landsdowne, UVic, Royal Jubilee Hospital. (250)595-6586.

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

BRENTWOODBACHELOR Lrg furn’d, grd level. Priv entrance, parking, close to bus. NS/NP. $700. (250)652-9454.

all conditions in all locations

FLORENCE LAKE, 2 yr old 1 bdrm ground level suite, large mudroom, F/S, W/D, & micro. 2 private entrances w/ sunroom & patio on 1 acre prop. Utils incl. N/S, small pet ok, $950. Nov. 1. 250-391-1967.

Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in 250-885-1427

CARS

SIDNEY- LRG 1 bdrm grd level, W/D, new appls, new paint, 1blk to downtown & waterfront, garden, prkg. NS/NP, Nov 1, $825+ utils. Call Greg or Adri 250-655-7238.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-217-4060.

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1985 CADILLAC Seville, 70,000 k. Mint condition. White leather upholstery. 1 owner. $3,500. Call (250)656-1560.

$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away

858-5865

$250 Move In Incentive

SIDNEY Spectacular Rancher. Inside & Out! Very private, 12ft hedge ¾’s way around house. Beautiful exposure on a quiet, well maintained Cul-de-sac! Call 250-656-2222 or for more info: www.propertyguys.com ID#192329

1 bdrm. from $840/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,014/mo. • Lush foliage & groomed landscaping • Well-maintained building •Amenities nearby • Wheel-chair accessible • Covered, indoor and outdoor parking • Laundry room • Balconies • Lockers • Elevator • Small ﬁtness room

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com SIDNEY RANCHER. 2+ bedrooms, new roof, electrical panel. Two blocks to Beacon Ave. Lane access, development potential. $385,000. 250889-1225

TILLICUM TOP ﬂr 2 BD 1 BA 55+ bldg incl. storage, in-suite or same ﬂr lndry. $950. 250858-2383. U pay hydro avail. now

Call Now: 250.381.5084 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com SAANICHTON CONDO. 2bdrm. $1275. Close to amens. Quiet bldg. (250)881-2347. SIDNEY BACHELOR. Patio, parking, near beach & town. N/S. $720. (250)812-4154.

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SIDNEY CONDO, James White Blvd. 3 bdrms or 2bdrm + den/ dining room. 1200 sq ft, NS/NP/55+. $1400./mo (250)652-3606.

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FIRST BAPTIST Church- 875 North Park Street, Saturday Oct 27, 2012, 9-1pm, Bake & Treasure Sale!

VICTORIA TOY Show- Sun, Oct 28, Sidney, BC. 250-7272403. www.victoriatoyshow.ca

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CARS

1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588.

1999 FORD Econoline 350 Super duty Motorhome. V10. $22,000. 125km. Very well taken care of, clean and runs great. Please phone 250-6554840. Located in Sidney.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car, 193,000 km, lady driven since 1993. $2800 obo. Alan, (778)426-3487. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1981 MERCEDES 300SD Turbo Diesel for sale. 281,000 KMS, (Champagne colour) in fair condition, asking $3000. Maintenance log available. Call 250-885-9010.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;2004 RAV4 4WDâ&#x20AC;?- $13,500 ďŹ rm. 4 cyl, auto, silver, Michelins, 120,000 km,Victoria only vehicle. Complete maintenance history. Lady-driven, no accidents, excellent condition, keyless entry. Model Recommended In Top 10 by Consumer Reports. (250)479-5545.

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ROUTE 6221 - PANAVIEW HEIGHTS,VEYANESS RD, STELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CROSS RD, EAST SAANICH RD ROUTE 6224 - EAST SAANICH RD, VEYANESS RD, HOVEY RD, (ODD) RIDGEDOWN CRES.

Available

DEAN PARK

Paper Routes

ROUTE 6551 - PENDER PARK DR, ORCAS PARK TERRACE,SALISH DRIVE ROUTE 6553 - NASH PLACE, BEAUMARIS PLACE, DEAN PARK ROAD, PENDER PARK DRIVE, ROUTE 6561 - FOREST PARK DR, STUART PARK TERR, PORTLAND PL, FOREST PARK PL ROUTE 6563 - MAYNVIEW TERRACE,GEORGIA VIEW,PARK PACIFIC TERRACE ROUTE 6566- MORSEBY PARK, HARO PARK TANNER RIDGE

ROUTE 6105 - LOGANBERRY PLACE, WILCOX TERRACE ROUTE 6128 - SEABROOK RD, WHITE RD, VEYANESS RD, TANLEE CRES, CHATWELL DR, REID COURT

Positions Open For FT/PT Carriers & Sub Carriers

SIDNEY

ROUTE 6359 - HARBOUR ROAD

All Age Groups Welcome!

BRENTWOOD BAY

ROUTE 6003 - STELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CROSS RD, WEST SAANICH RD, KRISTEN PLACE

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

250.388.3535 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

AARONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, garden clean-ups.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

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

AURICLE BSC. 250-882-3129 Fall clean up, Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

PRESSURE WASHING

CertiďŹ ed General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

250-477-4601

DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drywall.

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

250-361-6193 QUALITY Electric. New homes, renos. No job too sm. Seniors disc. #22779.

TAX

CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CHIMNEY SERVICES

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. F.S.R. ELECTRICIAN. 20 yrs+ exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Seniors Disc. Lic.#3003 (250)590-9653

JKG CHIMNEY. Clean, Repairs, Gutters, Roof Demoss, Torch On Flat. 250-588-3744.

KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

CLEANING SERVICES

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

2 EXPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D reliable, thorough house cleaners. Excellent refs. 250-514-5105, 250-595-8760. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofďŹ ces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090. HAGENS COMPUTERS. New and used computers. Sales and service. 250-655-3566.

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ďŹ&#x201A;oor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

ELITE GARDENING MAINTENANCE Clean-Ups, Pruning, Renovating older gardens, Horticulturist

778-678-2524 FALL CLEAN ups, complete maintenance. Residential and commercial. 250-474-4373.

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.

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

NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPECIAL! Prompt, reliable service. Phone Mike (ANYTIME) at 250-216-7502.

INSULATION

PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)514-5942.

MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278

LANDSCAPING JAKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RAKE & CO. Fall clean-ups, gutters, hedges & tree trims, and much more. WCB. Call (250)217-3589.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality is our Guaranteeâ&#x20AC;?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

FURNITURE REFINISHING

GARDENING

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

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

FENCING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

HANDYPERSONS

21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.

ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard a mess? Fall pruning & clean-up. Blackberry & ivy rmvl, weed control. 24yrs exp.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB TOP NOTCH PAINTING. Over 25 years exp. Interior/Exterior, Residential. Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542.

Peacock Painting

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.

PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

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

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

WINDOWS

MOVING & STORAGE

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

10% OFF. Mowing, Power Raking, Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Clean-up. 250-479-6495

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

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

250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER IS FOOD bank month at the B.C. Aviation Museum. Admission is free with a food donation Nov. 10 and 11. CENTRAL SAANICH LIONS family Halloween event. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Centennial Park from 5:30 p.m. onward. Hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee by donation. Bonfire at 7:30 p.m. followed by fireworks. All proceeds returned to supported Lions Club charities. SHOAL CENTRE’S SIXTH Annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale happens Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $2 admission. Great door prizes from Sidney businesses. 10030 Resthaven Dr. VIA CHORALIS’ ANNUAL

Remembrance Day Concert. Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church (10030 Third St.) Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students and will be available at Tanner’s Books, from choir members and at the door. SENCOTEN LANGUAGE AT the Sidney North Saanich Library. The SENCOTEN language of the Saanich Peninsula First Nations was in danger of being lost. Many innovative efforts are underway to ensure this important cultural asset will survive and thrive. Teacher John Elliott has played a key role in these efforts, and he will share the remarkable story of the resurgence of the SENCOTEN language. Thursday, Nov. 1, from 7-8 p.m. Free.

The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel Join us in Celebrating our 125th Anniversary

To register, call 250656-0944.

Fundraisers THE HOLY TRINITY Grannies are holding a walk-athon in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone welcome. For information call 250-656-0113. ST. ANDREWS GRANDMOTHERS Helping African Grandmothers is having a Kazuri Jewelry Sale Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Church Hall located at 9691 Fourth St. Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. This is a great opportunity to buy Christmas gifts. FALL FASHION SHOW and tea featuring fashions from Sidney Casuals. Event happens Saturday, Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church. For tickets ($10) or more information call 250-652-5347 or 250-656-7399.

Health

Kid stuff

LIFERING SELF-HELP SUPPORT groups assist with addiction and substance issues. LifeRing meetings provide a confidential, friendly, non-judgmental and supportive environment run by trained peerfacilitators. Meetings in Sidney run on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, (10030 Third St.) Call Hendrika at 778426-1611 or go to liferingcanada.org for more information.

GOOD MORNING RHYME Time happens weekly at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Stay for social time and refreshments. Ages 0-5. Thursday, Oct. 11 to Nov. 22, from 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free. To register, please call 250-6560944.

all about and how you can benefit. Saanich Peninsula Toastmasters open house Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich library in the Nell Horth room. Contact Mary at 250-5441819 for more information. SENIORS 50 + are invited to meet for aerobics, crib, bridge and coffee get-togethers. Call the Central Saanich Centre at 250-6524611 for information on membership and upcoming events.

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