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Market goes to another Town of Sidney selects a new operator of the summer market Devon MacKenzie News staff

A new candidate to run the popular Sidney Summer Market has been selected. Laurie McDermid of Westcoast Impressions Event Planning was selected earlier this week as the successful proponent of the Town of Sidney’s request for proposals process that was conducted late this summer. The Town of Sidney officially terminated the agreement with past market operator, the Sidney Business Association, in early July and opened the RFP process Aug. 1. Submissions for interested parties closed Sept. 14 and McDermid was selected as the successful candidate Oct. 29. Larry Cross “This was not an easy decision as each of the proposals we received had merit,” said Sidney Mayor Larry Cross. “The proposals were rated based on several key factors as identified in the RFP and Ms. McDermid’s scored the highest overall.” McDermid, who worked with the Sidney Business Association co-ordinating the market in past years, has a long background of co-ordinating such events and projects. PLEASE SEE: Sidney Business Association, page 2

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Participants in the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Tour of Industry on Oct. 30 peer over the production floor at Viking Air. The tour took in seven businesses to give local politicans and chamber members an impression of just how much goes on in local industrial areas. Story starts on page three.

Plant centre to stay open MP Elizabeth May celebrates Conservatives’ decision reversal Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Centre for Plant Health has been given a new lease on life. On Oct. 29 the Conservative government announced their decision not to close the centre after MP Elizabeth May rallied for the centre to remain open. “I am grateful to Minister Ritz for listening to our concerns and for re-thinking the earlier decision to move its quarantine and

virus testing functions to Summerland, which is the heart of British Columbia’s fruit and wine region,” said May in a press release. “This is a victory for our community, and for all those elsewhere who fought to protect the excellent science done here for 100 years.” The Centre for Plant Health has been a crucial site for the quarantine and virustesting of new plant stock in the province for the last 100 years. Its location on Vancouver Island, separate from the mainland,

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has been an important prevention measure in the transfer of viruses or pests to B.C.’s primary agricultural regions. Six positions at the centre on East Saanich Road are being moved to Agriculture Canada’s facility in Summerland but 23 full time positions are being kept. “This is a wonderful 100th birthday present to the Plant Health Centre and proof that a group of determined and engaged citizens can have a real impact,” said May. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Sidney’s summer markets will be run by a different group in 2013. not-for-profit so the money we made from the market went back to promoting Sidney.” McFarlane added that he was happy to see the town moving forward with the market. He noted that the

SBA will have time to pursue additional events and activities on the Saanich Peninsula, including things like their new Sidney Discount Card program. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Drivers cautioned on time change VICTORIA — Motorists are being urged to drive with extra caution as they adjust to the fall time change this weekend. The turning back of the clocks at the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST) on Saturday night (Nov. 3) in theory gives an extra hour of sleep, but an ICBC survey found 30 per cent of drivers squander it by staying up later. “There is a 10 per cent increase in the average number of crashes in the Lower Mainland during the late afternoon commute in the two weeks following the end of DST compared to the two weeks prior to the change,” ICBC psychologist Dr. John Vavrik said. “We rationalize that extra hour – many of us think that since we’re going to get an additional hour of sleep we can stay awake longer.” — Black Press

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Industry tour reveals the Peninsula Innovation highlights how aeronautical and technical businesses thrive in the face of local challenges Steven Heywood News staff

Behind hangar doors and unassuming entrances, there are millions of dollars changing hands between Peninsulabased industries and innovative businesses. For the most part, this activity in industrial manufacturing, tourism and fair trade goes about its business behind the scenes. Yet it’s scope and impact and its workers are significant contributors to the economic well-being of Sidney and the Peninsula. Highlighting a small group of successful industries and businesses was the focus of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Tour of Industry on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Chamber members, local politicians and media boarded a Wilson’s bus and toured seven workplaces: VIH Aviation Group, Viking Air, Straitline Precision Industries, the Victoria Airport Authority, Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse, Questar Tangent Corp. and Level Ground Trading. Many people on the tour expressed amazement at just what these companies are doing, their level of innovation and investment and the technology they are using to get the job done. While much of their activity is geared towards the international marketplace, these operations have a local impact in terms of employment and services — and many are part of an ongoing call for more workplace housing in the Peninsula. “There’s a common theme,” noted Chamber tour organizer Wendy Everson. “These businesses are here because they want to be. They need real support, by way of affordable housing and better infrastructure.” A survey of the owners of the tour businesses revealed their large work forces generally need better access to housing, food services, transportation and even medical service. Viking air, for example, has a workforce of some 400 people at their site at the Victoria Airport. When they all let out for lunch, said marketing manager Angie Murray, they have a hard

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Viking Air’s Twin Otter Series 400 was recently rolled out. This one is the first in an order of six from the Vietnamese Navy.

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Level Ground co-founder Stacey Toews (pointing) directs Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry participants to don hair nets and aprons before proceeding inside.

VIH Aviation Group’s Mark Junker answers questions about the company and its helicopter work. time finding enough space in local eateries — competing for tables with other larger businesses that get out at the same time. Among other matters, having enough transit services to their part of the airport grounds is an ongoing concern. Everson stated after the tour that these lessons learned “clearly reinforced the ongoing commitment of the (Chamber) to its members.” Ian Brown, a member of the

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chamber’s economic development committee, said to ensure these operations remain successful, the Peninsula needs to be open to doing more to help them stay. “If we can’t help them with their substantial challenges,” he explained, “they might go away.” He added the chamber’s role is to shine a light on these issues for their members, noting the presence on the tour of quite a few local decision-

makers. The challenges faced by these companies, it was noted, stem from their overall success. Expansion and growth is being experienced by all of them to some degree, with their work bringing in millions of dollars worth in investment and worker payroll. While most owners and spokespeople stated they love being on the Peninsula, close to home, and remain committed to that, the growth they are experiencing has them looking to move — some have found space in the area, others are considering their options. Call them victims of their own success, these businesses are looking to the future and are finding opportunities to stay on the Peninsula. The Chamber promises more tours in the future.

Tour Mini Series The next few editions of the Peninsula News Review will highlight those businesses on the tour. Read about what they do, their challenges and successes. An example of that can be found on this page — with more to come.

Success found in an older aircraft design Steven Heywood News staff

Viking Air Ltd. is rolling out the first in its latest production order for six Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft. Built for the Vietnamese Navy, the aircraft represent Viking Air’s ongoing investment in an old design. They bought the design (created by De Havilland Canada in 1964 and they ended production in 1988) from Bombardier in 2004 and built their first Twin Otter in 2010. This year, Vikling Air has built 13 of the aircraft. At an estimated $6.5 million per plane, the ccmpany has made a significant investment. Viking Air’s marketing manager Angie Murray said they have delivered 22 of those orders and are working hard to move from producing a plane in 11 days from their current 14-day schedule. With an estimated $400 million in backlogged orders, she said they just cannot build them fast enough. Viking Air employs close to 400 people in its Victoria Airport location and the rest in a Calgary warehouse, where the Twin Otter is assembled and tested. To get enough workers, Viking Air plant manager Todd Sjerven said they partnered with Camosun College to train potential new staff. Finding enough qualified employees, he said, remains a challenge, but their efforts are paying off. Read more about Viking Air in the Wednesday, Nov. 7 NEWS REVIEW and watch us for more profiles of companies featured in the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry.

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School District 63 wants at least $5.9 million for the site of the former North Saanich Middle School at the corner of McDonald Park Road and Resthaven Drive. That’s the price tag attached in a draft report on the 4.5 acre site where the old school is currently being demolished. The school was replaced with a new one just across the street. In a presentation to the council of the Town of Sidney on Oct. 29, School District 63 facilities director Kim Milburn outlined plans to turn the area into multi-family residential units — as many as 81 of them — through a request for proposals

(RFP) process. “We are seeking to sell the site to offset some of the new school costs,” he said, adding the sale of the land has been approved by B.C.’s education ministry. The district has been working with town staff and have come up with plans based on the town’s official comunity and strategic plans. Milburn said there’s potential for 81 units in a variety of configurations, including some attainable housing with prices based on a family median income of $65,000. Much of this, he admitted, will depend on what developers propose to the district in the RFP. Advertising of the RFP process to the development community will come out over the next few days, said

Milburn, adding there will be further consultation with the town and nearby residents as the plans take shape. He said the school district hopes to make a choice on the purchaser by the end of this year. Milburn compared this process to a similar one the district had in Saanich in 2008 for their former Royal Oak Middle School site. “This is long overdue for this site,” said councillor Tim Chad. The town voted unanimously to support the school district’s draft plan. Milburn said once the district selects a developer of the property, that new owner would be working with the town on the fine details, which would include a rezoning of the land.

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Sea of change at B.C. Ferries Part one of a special report from Black Press Daniel Palmer News staff

VICTORIA — If there is one collective cry from the three major stakeholders in B.C. Ferries, it is this: Things need to change. The independent B.C. Ferry Commission, the two-man office tasked with providing oversight and regulation to North America’s largest ferry service, has declared a “tipping point” in affordability, recognizing the $2.5 billion needed for ferry replacement over the next decade needs to be accompanied by a longer-term vision than business as usual. In the meantime, fares will continue to rise – capped at 12 per cent over the next three years – to help meet the bottom line in the wake of a 13-year low in vehicle traffic and a 21-year low in ridership. Many of the residents who depend on the 25 coastal routes believe it’s an issue of simple mathematics: lower the fares and ridership will increase. Tempting as this theory seems, it doesn’t tell the entire story. B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee spent most of last year consulting with more than 30 coastal communities before setting the maximum fare increases and instructing the ferry corporation to find $54 million in efficiencies. While he sympathizes with the added financial burden to taxpayers, he agrees that there is a “huge risk” with cutting fares to stimulate higher ridership. Macatee said the drop in marine ferry traffic is roughly equivalent to that seen on free-ofcharge B.C. inland ferries, those that connect the highway system throughout the Interior. And the much-publicized CoastSaver program, where week-

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of trips are all dictated by a core service agreement between B.C. Ferries and the province. It prevents the corporation from easily reacting to lower ridership, but it’s meant to ensure the corporation stays anchored in its founding notion. “People still need to have the ability to get to work, get to school, buy their groceries, get their supplies,” Macatee said. Transpor tation Minister Mary Polak announced Monday that a formal public consultation on the future of coastal ferry service will run until Dec. 21. It

will result in $30 million in service cuts over the next three years. “We intend to make (the consultation) as broad as possible,” she said. Meetings are being held in 30 communities across B.C., and feedback forms can be found online at coastferriesengagement.ca. Polak said she has been impressed with the ideas coming forward from coastal communities in the early stages of consultation, particularly with developing a long-term vision for B.C. Ferries. “Many of them have already been giving a lot of thought to potential solutions, ideas like the use of water taxis or the use of passengeronly ferries,” she said. But a new plan is a long way from completion. Read more form this report online at www. peninsulanewsreview. com and watch for more coverage in the pages of the NEWS REVIEW.

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Jim Parker Publisher Steven Heywood Editor Janice Marshall Production Manager Bruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

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Interests held in common There are amazing things happening behind some big doors on the Peninsula. They are not exactly secret things, although there are some trade secrets that a few local companies aren’t revealing. What a few of the Peninsula’s aviation, manufacturing, technology and food companies did reveal on a Tour of Industry this week, was they They are balancing while mainly deal in these challenges international markets, they with their desire to are reliant on stay in business this area for its services, transportation, housing and medical care. And they are not afraid to say they are balancing these challenges with their desire to stay in business close to their homes. The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce lived up to its role of shining a light on these issues during their tour. It revealed business owners and operators have stories to tell of their successes here. Keeping them here, then, is the role of the chamber and community leaders. If they believe that these enterprises add to the Peninsula’s quality of life and better our communities overall, they will have to take up some of the issues raised by these business leaders. Already, workforce housing is on everyone’s radar on the Peninsula. This issue alone is creating growing pains in communities that want to balance their quality of life with development. Issues surrounding transit services, food and retail shops and even medical services are matters held in common with just about everyone who lives here. So, while these industries might be quietly going about their business, it’s important not to forget that the policies currently being debated here and on the Island could have far-reaching implications to our economic future. 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.

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n my desk is a photo of ground, she says. Difficult returns Gwen Cash, Canada’s first from maternity leaves, fewer opporfemale general reporter. tunities and beat assignments are Cash began her journalism career areas where the disparity is evident, in 1917 and freelanced for she tells me. 65 years. She was known Recently I was questo smoke cigars, sunbathe tioned on why the Saannude – and wear pants. ich News beats seem to According to a Saanich be divided along gender centennial publication lines – a notion I hadn’t produced in 2006, Cash put much thought into lived on Richmond Road since I enjoy my health, in Saanich and died when education, family and she was 95. generally light life assignThough Cash was gone ments as opposed to the year I arrived on this Natalie North covering crime or counplanet, other savvy vetcil goings on – but it’s a The N in NEWS eran female journalists question worth asking. remain in our midst. “I often say to my Lynne Van Luven, founding direcfemale friends, ‘what was that tor of the professional writing minor about?’” Van Luven says. “We were in journalism and publishing at the so crazy in the ‘70s. We worked for University of Victoria, began her women’s shelters and marched and career as a community reporter in did all of those things and now I the 1970s. feel like I’m watching history repeat While Van Luven has watched the itself.” details of the job change over the Last winter I read a post by Ameryears, she has seen the difficulties ican journalist Hillary Rosner on her remain the same. The challenge: blog Tooth & Claw she titled: “Their being taken seriously in a business So-Called Journalism, or What I Saw that’s still largely run on male valat the Women’s Mags,” that should ues, she says. make any journalist angry at the When Van Luven started out, she state of the magazine rack. was described as perky. She had Rosner, who has written for major her bum patted in the composing science publications, was interested room at her newspaper office. And in freelancing a profile on a woman as Van Luven describes it, nobody running a sanctuary in Borneo for ever expected too much of the orangutans affected by the destrucwoman – except herself. tion of rainforest, a result of palm The sexual harassment may not oil production. exist in the same way as when When she pitched the story to she was first hired as editor of the a major women’s magazine, she Women’s Pages – which she soon learned half of the advertisers renamed the Family Pages in an directly contribute to the forest effort to broaden the scope of the destruction by using palm oil in section and take on social issues. their make-up and beauty products Male values have since gone underand the editor, while sympathetic,

was unwilling to take the risk and cover the issue. Rosner goes on to chronicle the deliberate editing of quotes, selecting story subjects based on looks alone and requests for blatant fabrication in stories. Rosner also tackles the lack of women’s bylines in long-form narrative journalism – the result of an apparent lack of interest from editors of women’s magazines to publish longer formats. I doubt women who actually buy those magazines would be upset if they stumbled across an intelligent, inspired article within the pages of advertising and diet tips. If you’re like Van Luven, you’ve given up on the women’s section of the magazine rack all together and if you’re like me you do the same, though you might occasionally pick up something like Esquire for a dose of A.J. Jacobs and some comedic misogyny. I’ve been thinking about Cash this October during Women’s History Month in Canada. It’s also the United Nations’ first International Day of the Girl, a day intended to recognize rights and challenges girls face around the world. These rights and challenges, I can say with confidence, range so far beyond any judgement or discrimination I’ve ever encountered in my easy little B.C lifestyle due to my gender. But it’s my job to ask and to wonder why the Van Luvens of the world feel we’re returning to the early days of the women’s lib movement. “The zeitgeist is just bigger than most of us,” she says. Natalie North is a reporter for the Saanich News. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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LETTERS Readers respond: Follow your peersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; example on council Recently in North Saanich, there has been a tremendous amount of flack precipitated against North Saanich Council. Specifically, some residents have become quite upset about the majority of council approving projects and developments key to keeping my community fresh, new and growing. There are two things very clear that need to be approached as a result of recent sizzling discourses. The first: North Saanich council was elected in 2011 to represent the residents. Out of the six elected councillors, four are progressive and pro-future. Just because they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote the same as the mayor doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re staging a coup. Second: to keep anything vibrant and fresh in our society, we must encourage new opportunities for growth and development. We must fundamentally understand that for our schools and businesses to run we need students and employees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we need people! Therefore, I would suggest to council to follow their peersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; example and make North Saanich a better place. Ryan Trelford North Saanich

of the problem, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t begin to work on practical solutions. To argue that the end users of a resource should have no say in the management of that resource is illogical and merely discourages meaningful dialogue. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to move forward. John Carswell Brentwood Bay

Donate as you will A particular News Review reader expresses disapproval of the sup-

port being received by the struggling Star Cinema. That writer seems to be offended by the fact that individuals are making donations of their own choosing to a cause they consider worthy. Everyone may not visit the Star, but many do. They include residents who enjoy getting out now and then for a little entertainment, but because of age or lack of mobility, are unable to travel more than a few blocks.

Sidney is blessed. It is keeping its small town friendliness and warmth in the face of rapidly changing times and downturn economies. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one cinema, and so many of us want it to succeed in this challenge. The response so far to this free-to-choose fundraising event shows that. As a North Saanich resident, I choose to support it. The other correspondent seems to be telling me that my support

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should go elsewhere (which it does in part already, as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure with other contributors). Please think positive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sometimes a rare attribute in this hectic era. The Star Cinema, another friendly commercial enterprise in Sidney, makes a unique contribution to the area, and many of us are trying to see that it remains â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our choice. Brenda Whittingham North Saanich

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“We’ll have more space and more parking by mid-November,” she said. The Sidney Bottle Depot also recently introduced a new program called LightRecycle at the beginning of October. They are now a certified drop-off point for the recycling of old or broken residential lighting fixtures. The Sidney Bottle Depot is also a certified drop off location for the recycling of small appliances and electronic toys. “For electronics nothing gets shipped overseas, (all the dismantling) is all done in B.C.,” Roberge said, adding that the metals, precious metals and parts from old electronics are shipped to various places in North America and Europe to be reclaimed. “In fact, the Olympic medals from 2010 were part of our electronics program,” she said. Roberge said the amount of recycling coming into Return-It centres like the Sidney Bottle Depot is increasing each year, and she encourages Peninsula residents to use the Sidney Bottle Depot as a one stop recycling facility. “If you recycle with

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program encompasses both residential and commercial drop off of fixtures and light products and A province-wide program intro- all types of light bulbs. Residenduced last month is making an tial-use lighting fixtures like floor effort to reduce the number of lamps, chandeliers, table lamps, lighting-related products that go ceiling lights, flashlights and into the landfill. Christmas lights can LightRecycle is excludropped off at “The purpose be sively for lights, lamps, residential recycling ballasts and fixtures of the program facilities and items much like the small like street lights and appliance program is keeping these large outdoor flood that was introduced lighting fixtures lights can be recyprovince-wide by the by large volume and products out of cled Canadian Electrical collection facilities. Stewardship Associa- the landfill.” For more information earlier this year. tion on the Light– Jordan Best “The purpose of the Recycle program program is keeping or to find drop off these lighting fixtures and prod- points beyond the Saanich Peninucts out of the landfill,” explained sula, visit lightrecycle.ca. Jordan Best, program co-ordinator for LightRecycle. “Not all, but LightRecycle locations on some of the products, especially florescent tubing, can contain the Saanich Peninsula: toxic materials and the goal is to Light fixtures: keep those materials out of the • Sidney Bottle Depot, landfill and to recover the materi10025 Galaran Rd. als that can be recycled.” • Brentwood Thrift Store, The LightRecycle program has 7177 West Saanich Rd. been in place since 2010 said Best, but was limited to residenLightbulbs: tial quantities of lights and light • Central Saanich Home Hardfixtures and didn’t have as many ware, #2 7816 East Saanich Rd., drop off locations. As of Oct. 1, The expanded Saanichton News staff

Return-It you get your refundable back and it’s a one stop recycling centre,” she said. “You can bring your cans, bottles, electronics, old paint, light fix-

tures, everything, and it doesn’t cost you anything. In fact, we pay you,” she laughed. For a full list of items accepted at the Sidney Bottle Depot visit islan-

dreturnit.com or call 250-655-4878. For more information on the LightRecycle program visit lightrecycle.ca. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Business leaders on the Saanich Peninsula are embarking on a plan to raise $1 million towards the cost of a new tourist information centre on the Pat Bay Highway. Unveiled during the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Tour of Industry on Oct. 30, the plans are for a $3 million building that will — they hope — draw in more of the 1.5 million vehicles that pass by the area each year going to and from the ferry terminal. Designed by chamber member Art Finlayson, the proposed building is shaped like an eagle and is certainly eye-catching. It would replace an older structure currently in use alongside Highway 17 near Sidney. It is hoped, Finlayson said in his presentation, that the federal and provincial governments would kick in the remaining $2 million for the project. “Last year our tourist information centre along the highway attracted the secondhighest number of visitors in B.C.,” he said, adding they also booked some $50,000 in trips up-Island. This project, he added, hopes to grab more travelers and help

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Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce board member and architect Art Finlayson points out to North Saanich councillor Celia Stock the proposed location of a new visitor information centre (below).

them decide where to go and stay on Vancouver Island. To help make it happen, Finlayson said the chamber board is working with area First Nations to possibly use a portion of the proposed centre to highlight their culture on the Island. Another portion of the building would house displays involving the Island’s resource and industrial heritage. Finlayson said he’s spoken with the owners of

Butchart Gardens, seeking support for potential landscaping at the site. The rest of the space in the new building would be home to information services, office space and outdoor areas that could be used for local events. “Victoria and the Island should have a better visitor information centre,” Finlayson said. The chamber will also have to work with B.C.’s transportation

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Tech career opportunities are booming in B.C. “British Columbia has a ready source of great jobs and careers in technology. Our education programs need to keep up with that demand.” John Leech, executive director of the Applied John Leech Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. (ASTTBC), explains that, “Every system we rely on – water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry and many more – utilizes engineering and applied science technology professionals working in the background. B.C.’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month.” Here in the Capital Region, “our tech industry is very diverse,” says VIATeC executive director Dan Gunn. “Currently we have a lot of developer job openings but with over 800 technology companies we see opportunities in ocean sciences, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and wireless. “It’s important to realize that as tech companies grow they need a variety of skill sets, from management to sales to administration. People interested in a career in tech should watch our online job board and event listings to find current job openings and opportunities to network with the sector.” As one of Greater Victoria’s leading sectors, significant growth in the tech industry is expected to continue.

“While global market conditions will continue to influence the pace of the growth, it is expected that the tech sector will see a total increase in revenues in excess of 30 per cent over the next five years,” Gunn notes. Province-wide, ASTTBC has more than 10,000 members currently working in thousands of careers available to graduates of two-year diploma programs available at the B.C. Institute of Technology and other B.C. colleges and institutes. “Our members enjoy rewarding, well-paid and often recession-proof careers in public service and the private sector alike,” Leech says. “For huge numbers of young men and women, technology is the answer. In B.C. and across Canada, technology permeates every workplace and job. We need to get capable students involved and engaged in applied sciences and head off workforce shortages by building a B.C. ‘Science and Technology Culture.’” The Capital Region offers a wide Leech calls on government for renewed array of technology-related jobs in efforts to build student skills and confidence many different industries. in math and science programming. “We especially need to interest young stu- to build awareness of engineering technology dents in science and how things work,” Leech education and careers. says. “Young students use technology every BC Technology Industries Association day – smart phones, iPads and computers. employers like Telus and BC Hydro and They play video games, even build robots.” many smaller technology-rich companies Leech lauds the recent “Year of Science” say the single most important position they program that encouraged students toward now struggle to fill is Specialty Technician/ so-called “STEM” subjects – science, techTechnologist. Even the Canadian Council nology, engineering and math. Citing the reof Chief Executives expressed concern that cent $6 million B.C. campaign to encourage only 37 per cent of 16- to 18-year-olds were careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort interested in taking even one post-secondary

course in sciences, according to a recent Angus Reid survey. Leech says the opportunities for those seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already under way. “Half of our membership is now middleaged at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55,” he says. “Every region of B.C. shows growing demand,” Leech concludes. “New two-year technology diploma programs are still needed in the north and central B.C. However, young people are investing to travel so they can earn the necessary tech qualifications.” Locally, VIATeC is taking a proactive approach. “We continue to raise awareness of the quality of work available in the Greater Victoria tech sector among students starting as young as grade school,” Gunn says. “Many students, and their parents, don’t appreciate the value that continuing to study math and science can have on career and education options when they graduate. Students and parents can visit victoriatechjobs.com to watch videos about tech careers and to learn about local education options for getting a tech career.” Even the region’s many visitors are part of the solution. “Our ongoing ‘Tectoria’ promotional campaign targets the three million-plus visitors and tourists to Victoria to ensure they know that we have jobs and investment opportunities in our city when they are ready to move here,” Gunn says.

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The Sidney Classical Orchestra is kicking off their 2012/13 concert series next week as well as the organization’s 20th year of performing. Vancouver Island composer and conductor Stephen Brown will conduct the three concerts in the series. “This will be an excellent year,” said Brown. “Our soloists are top notch with international careers. The

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music is our usual balance of a long serious classical piece balanced with shorter light classical music from the Baroque and Classical periods with an occa-

sional post-1900 piece added. It should be three, very fine musical evenings.” The series will be held Friday nights, with the first one on Nov. 9,

at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.) at 7:30 p.m. The concert on Nov. 9 will feature piano soloist Michelle Mares, who has led an active performing career in both Canada and Europe, spanning the entire repertoire as a soloist and chamber musician. Mares has performed with virtually every major orchestra in Canada as a soloist and during her time in Europe, she appeared with a number of orchestras including Orchestre de

la Suisse Romande, Basel Symphony Orchestra, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Polish Chamber Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra. Tickets for the show on Nov. 9 (and subsequent ones) are available on the Peninsula through Tanner’s Bookstore, Russell Nursery and City Scribe in Brentwood Bay. They are also available at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Long and McQuade in Victoria and Tom Lee

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The 23rd annual First Chance Christmas Craft Fair is coming to the Mary Winspear Centre this weekend. The fair, which is partnered with Beacon Community Services and a coalition

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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

RELIABLE RYLEY ElderCare. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping Seniors Stay at Homeâ&#x20AC;? Call me for my list of services. (250)886-6180.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

PETS EQUESTRIAN HORSEBACK RIDING boots, black leather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ariatâ&#x20AC;? brand tall boots, womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Excellent condition. Perfect ďŹ rst pair of show boots! Paid $400, asking $250 obo. 250-391-5992, leave message. (Westshore)

FURNITURE HONDURAS MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 40â&#x20AC;?wx15â&#x20AC;?dx34â&#x20AC;?h, beautiful condition, $450. Call (250)6563322. SOLID AMERCIAN BLACK WALNUT. Gentlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wardrobe (armoire type - original key) 44â&#x20AC;?wx24â&#x20AC;?dx54â&#x20AC;?h and chest of drawers, 54â&#x20AC;?wx25â&#x20AC;?dx30â&#x20AC;?h. Handcrafted in Quebec, 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful condition, $2800/pair. Call (250)656-3322.

$5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scooter. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 500 RECENT paperbacks, $.50; Altas Lathe, $900; 1200 hand crafted earrings/necklaces, $2-$7, large amounts 50% off. Call (250)655-3347.

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

APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridges, upright freezers, 24â&#x20AC;? stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

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

FRIENDLY FRANK APT SIZE deep freezer, like new, asking $99. Call (250)386-4083. FREE. 27â&#x20AC;? TV, good working order. Call 250-595-5734.

HELP WANTED

LARGE DOG house, comes apart, excellent condition, $35 obo. Call 250-595-5734.

HELP WANTED

BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18â&#x20AC;?Dx50â&#x20AC;?Wx79â&#x20AC;?H, red/brown tone, $265. Mikasa bone china â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Minuetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; large serving dishes $10.ea. Melba Rose bone china gravy dish, 6 desert bowls w/plates $20. (250)380-8733. DOWNSIZING/ SACRIFICE. Glass & white oak china hutch - wall mount or buffet. $200. White solid oak entertainment/ media storage centre $250. (250)656-9717.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Discovery Community College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acute Care Clinical Nurse Instructor Position

2010 LEGEND 4 wheel scooter with jumbo basket, scooter cover, walking cane, ďŹ&#x201A;ag holder and canopy. Like new, always kept in the house. Retail price $4,357, now asking $2050 obo. (250)656-7786.

DCC is looking for an Acute Care Clinical Nurse Instructor for the Practical Nursing Program in Victoria. Will for a 6 to 10 week period.

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

Interested applicants please email your resume and cover letter to anne.logan@ jobready.ca or fax to 250-287-9838 on or before November 15, Your Career Starts Here 2012.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? LIQUIDATING MATTRESSES Furniture, Tools; Everything Goes! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca 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

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 250-388-3535

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TRANSPORTATION

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOUSESITTING

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

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

$50-$1000 CASH

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LOTS

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 4, 1pm-4pm. 10353 Devlin Place, Sidney, BC.Call 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 www.realtor.ca mls #316102

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4 RS3 SERVICED LOTS, in Langford, starting at $179,000 Great Happy Valley Location, ďŹ&#x201A;at, ready for building. All services to lot lines. Excellent location, end of wooded lane. Email or call 250-661-2837 or 250-857-2481 for more info. mtd@shaw.ca

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE. 2 BR / 2 BA Condo #208 - 300 Waterfront Cres. $519K. Saturday 11-4, Sunday 11-3.

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$500 Move In Incentive Bachelor from $700/mo. 1 bdrm. from $790/mo. 2 bdrm. from $995/mo.

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$500 Move In Incentive 2 bdrm. from $1,200/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ Water front low-rise â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor parking available â&#x20AC;˘ Balconies â&#x20AC;˘ Bike storage â&#x20AC;˘ In suite storage â&#x20AC;˘ Dishwasher in some suites â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Wheel-chair accessible â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor, indoor and covered parking available â&#x20AC;˘ Lockers â&#x20AC;˘ Elevators â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry room â&#x20AC;˘ Balconies â&#x20AC;˘ Bicycle storage â&#x20AC;˘ Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

HOMES FOR RENT SIDNEY 2-BDRM + den, split level. F/P, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, prkng, yard pet ok. $1400. (250)812-4154. SIDNEY 2-BDRM, garage, yard, deck, F/S, W/D. $1350. + hydro. (250)812-4154. SOUTH OAK BAY furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d character home, walk to golf club & beach, Jan 12 - Mar 16, all inclusive rent for 9 week period. $3500. Discounted in lieu of cat care. Call (250)598-4734. williamrobertson@shaw.ca

$250 Move In Incentive 1 bdrm. from $840/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,014/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ Lush foliage & groomed landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Well-maintained building â&#x20AC;˘Amenities nearby â&#x20AC;˘ Wheel-chair accessible â&#x20AC;˘ Covered, indoor and outdoor parking â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry room â&#x20AC;˘ Balconies â&#x20AC;˘ Lockers â&#x20AC;˘ Elevator â&#x20AC;˘ Small ďŹ tness room

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$399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or ofďŹ ce, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides. Large family room, 2 ďŹ replaces, 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 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

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RENTALS 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, ďŹ rewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. Call 250-478-9231. CENTRAL SAANICH: 2 bdrm apt. Utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. N/S. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call (250)477-2561. THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250. 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440. SIDNEY CONDO, James White Blvd. 3 bdrms or 2-bdrm + den. 1200 sq.ft, N/S, N/P, 55+. $1400/mo (250)652-3606

SIDNEY: AIRPORT side of Beacon Ave. 650-700 sqft workshop/storage space. Rent incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heat and electricity with ample electric outlets. Shaw cable connection avail. Located on 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor. 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.

COTTAGES

SUITES, LOWER 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. SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, NS/NP. Refs, $1000 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.

OAK BAY: Bright 2 bdrm suite duplex w/ garden. h/w ďŹ&#x201A;oors, D/W, W/D. Close to all amens. Avail immed. NS/NP. $1350. To view call (250)217-2421.

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1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2800 obo. Alan, (778)426-3487.

GARAGE SALES

CEDAR HILL Sat, Nov 3, 10am-2:30pm 16 stall Annual Bazaar Jewellery, Linens, Books, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good as newâ&#x20AC;? items, Toys, Christmas store, International treasures, Handbags, etc. Thrift Shop open (includes white elephant, china & garage sale). Lunch. ATM on site. St. Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church near Richmond at Cedar Hill X Rd.

SAANICH: 4040 Nelthorpe St., Sat., Nov. 3rd, 9am-2pm. Sacred Heart Christian Charities Fall Bazaar. All proceeds to Charity. Free admission. Wheelchair accessible.

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SIDNEY: 1 bdrm suite, grd level, 1blk to downtown & waterfront, W/D, new appls, new paint, garden, prkg. NS/NP, Nov 1, $790 + utils. Call upper renters 250-655-7238. UVIC/CAMOSUN area, 2 bdrm, priv ent, N/P, N/S, $900. Avail immed. (250)477-6652.

SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY. 2-bdrm + den. 1600 sq.ft. Lrg deck, covered parking, pantry, W/D. N/S Dec. 1st. $1250. (250)6554777 or (250)812-5644.

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TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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.

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

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

ELITE GARDENING MAINTENANCE

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

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

TAX

ELECTRICAL

250-477-4601

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES 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.

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ďŹ&#x201A;oor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 WEST HARBOUR Home or commercial, new and renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Best Rates. (250)419-3598.

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AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS do you have any? Quality Electric, 250-361-6193. #22779. F.S.R. ELECTRICIAN. 20 yrs+ exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Seniors Disc. Lic.#3003 (250)590-9653

Clean-Ups, Pruning, Renovating older gardens, Horticulturist

778-678-2524

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. 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.

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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

FENCING

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

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

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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.

HANDYPERSONS

GARDENING 10% OFF. Mowing, Power Raking, Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Clean-up. 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 Yard a mess? Fall pruning & clean-up. Blackberry & ivy rmvl, weed control. 24yrs exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, garden clean-ups.

ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961 SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

DIAMOND MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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PAINTING

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

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

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

PRESSURE WASHING

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

INSULATION

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

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

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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. 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.

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.

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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.

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Local golfer athlete of the week at SFU BURNABY — Parkland Secondary School grad and Simon Fraser University golfer Nicky Jordan was named the Red Lion Athlete of the Week in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Jordan earned the award thanks to a seventh place finish at the University of Victoria Vikes Shootout last week. She carded an opening round of 83 at the Cordova Bay Golf Club before improving with a second round total of 76 for a tournament total of 159,

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Generally, earthquakes are not covered by basic home insurance, and BCAA suggests keeping the following things in mind when adding earthquake coverage to your policy: t Mild earthquakes can cause major damage. A slight shift in your foundation can result in repairs that may cost more than your earthquake insurance deductible. t Understand the risk. While any natural disaster is difficult to predict, small- to mediumsize earthquakes are common in B.C. and more than 1,200 are recorded annually. t Decide what you want covered. You can choose to cover your building only or include your contents as well. Coverage costs will depend on the value of your home/ possessions, location, or the earthquake deductible you choose. t Cost of additional living expenses. Earthquake insurance covers a range of additional living expenses incurred in the event it is unsafe to stay in your home. t Replacement costs can add up. Replacing one or two belongings may be manageable, but collectively replacing contents bought over a lifetime all at once can be prohibitively

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Elderly targets of scam SIDNEY — RCMP in Sidney North Saanich are warning the public about an unlicensed company targeting the elderly. The group consists of middle-aged, transient men who have recently been the subject of similar complaints up and down the Island. The men go door-to-door offering on-the-spot dryer vent and furnace duct cleaning services. Customers describe them as unprofessional and aggressive. In some cases, significant damages were caused and then improperly repaired. There is little to no recourse available and victims are often left to pay for the repairs. Police are reminding residents they have the right to refuse services offered by solicitors. Police encourage residents to make inquiries through the Better Business Bureau prior to employing anyone to perform work at your residence. RCMP ask anyone who has been a victim of a crime like this contact them at 250-656— News staff 3931.

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Jordan top SFU golfer Continued from page 15

Through three tournaments this season, Jordan is 10th in the conference in scoring average (82.5). She has been the top Clan golfer in all three tournaments she has played in. The University of Victoria Vikes Shootout was the final tournament of the fall season for the Clan women. Jordan and her Clan teammates will resume competing when their spring schedule kicks off in February. — Simon Fraser University Athletics

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