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The building blocks of family

Family Day in Sidney started and ended with Lego for the young at heart. Page 3

Being schooled on the trades T

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rades programs are taking off in secondary schools across the Saanich School District and this month students will have a chance to check out what exactly is being offered to them. “We’ll have a variety of different participants from different trades programs

in the district to show students what is available,” said Stelly’s Career Counsellor Stu Rhodes. “We’ll have Grade 12 students who are currently enrolled in programs all the way to students who have recently achieved their Red Seal certification in their chosen trade. They will all come together at Parkland to present their trades and the path they took so other students can see if it is something they

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Trades program is seeking employers Spot rezoning request gets early nod

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He added the program is always looking for employers interested in work experience and co-op students. The district began offering a wider range of trades programs about seven years ago and has since been putting students on the road to getting their Red Seal certification in fields like carpentry, cosmetology, plumbing, cooking and metal fabrication. “Getting involved in the trades early is a great way to give students a head start on their career before they even finish high school,” said Rhodes. The expo, which will be held Feb. 27 at Parkland Secondary, will feature around 50 youth presenters showcasing all different types of trades. The event will kick off around 9 a.m. and will run until 2 p.m.

Stelly’s Secondary School graduates (and past members of the Cosmetology program) Paige Sawatzky and Elise Rossling practise their skills on Stelly’s student Tua Va in 2011. This year’s expo takes place on Feb. 27 at Parkland Secondary. File photo

North Saanich debates merits of rezoning by request Steven Heywood News staff

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Spot zoning issues keep coming up for North Saanich council, this time a request from a homeowner to turn one lot on Amity Drive into two smaller lots to accommodate a new home. “I’m concerned with spot zoning,” said district councillor Elsie McMurphy, noting its impact could affect the character of local neighbourhoods. She added the council needs an overall picture of how increased housing density in North Saanich will look. The district is currently in the process of a public consultation on just that, having held a first open house with consultant Ed Grafone on Jan. 29. “We need to do it deliberately, with the full picture in mind,” she said, adding rezoning should not happen “in spots” as its overall outcome is unknown. McMurphy’s opinion on the issue, however, is in the minority on council. Most are of the option that increased density is needed to meet the demand for housing. Coun. Ted Daily pointed out that the staff report details how this rezoning request will not have a significant impact on the character of the neighbourhood. He also noted that the district’s own official community plan and residential land use regulations allow compact urban settlement and complies with policies for modest and slow housing growth. Coun. Craig Mearns noted there have been redevelopments in the area in question already. However, he agreed with McMurphy that there should be a policy in place to limit the size of new structures to ensure they fit in with the neighbourhood. Mayor Alice Final added the OCP’s sixth priority is to retain character in neighbourhoods and in her opinion, spot rezoning doesn’t do that. She noted that previous applications of this type were refused on that basis. Council will give the application a chance to proceed, forwarding it after 5-2 vote to the advisory planning commission for consideration. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Long lines of families waited to get into the Sidney Pier Hotel on Family Day to see a professional Lego builder at work on a five-foot parrot (right).

Family Day in Sidney Steven Heywood News staff

Thousands of people, mostly families with children, filled the streets of downtown Sidney on B.C.’s first Family Day, Feb. 11. The day in Sidney featured a distinct buildingblock theme, including a professional Lego builder, treasure hunt, museum display and plenty of fun and games at the Mary Winspear Centre’s SidneyLand. The Sidney Pier Hotel hosted professional Lego builder Robin Sather, who built a five-foot Lego parrot. The Sidney Museum on Beacon Avenue helped start the Sidney Lego phenomenon with its annual Lego model display. There, and at the Sidney Pier Hotel, line-ups were long but spirits high among the families waiting to get inside.

Ruby Temple, 2-and-a-half, of Sidney and her dad Scott create some models with Lego building blocks at the Mary Winspear Centre’s SidneyLand on Feb. 11. John Langrish, a former member of the Victoria Lego Builders group (he still builds, but in Vancouver these days) assists Robin Sather with a fivefoot Lego parrot as families look on.

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Building on family spirit When it comes to event ticket sales these days, plenty of promoters and organizers — volunteer or paid — cross their fingers and hope there will be enough last-minute crowds to make their endeavours worth while. That’s just the facts these days, for community events and even holiday travel, and plenty of people do not make up their minds to go until the last minute. There must have In fact, there has been a collective been a shift in how sigh of relief when tourism-related plan all of those families businesses their year. turned out Instead of being able to rely on people who plan trips well in advance and book them as such, more are looking for those last-minute deals. It can cause plenty of anxiety and uncertainty on the part of event organizers. Take B.C.’s first Family Day holiday. Come that morning, the SidneyLand event at the Mary Winspear Centre had not sold all of its tickets. By opening time that day, however, they were sold out. Some 1,000 people came out for family fun and games. Down at the Sidney Pier Hotel, their Legobuilding exhibition was a hit, with line-ups down the street in front of the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. There must have been a collective sigh of relief when all of those families turned out for the day. It’s also testament to good planning. The organizers and planners hit on a great idea — Lego and the attention it’s getting thanks to the Sidney Museum — and used it to mark the province’s first Family Day with an inexpensive event for the young at heart. While the organizers might not have known how the day was going to pan out, in the end they made the right choices and it appeared that the people in town for the day really were enjoying themselves. Family Day helped showcase Sidney as a great place for families. 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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Feds must heed damning report When the Deepwater Horizon less than one per cent protected drilling platform exploded in 2010, now and are not likely to meet our killing 11 people and spewing goal within this century. massive amounts of oil “We know that there into the Gulf of Mexico, it is a boom in natural cost more than $40 billion resources in this country to mop up the mess. In and I think what we Canada, an oil company need now – given the would only be liable for gaps, given the problems only $30 million, leaving we found – is a boom taxpayers on the hook in environmental for the rest. That’s just protection in this one of a litany of flaws country as well,” Canada’s environment Vaughan told the Globe commissioner identified and Mail. Not dealing David Suzuki with the government’s with the risks will cause with Ian Hanington economic losses, he said, approach to environmental protection. as well as damage to According to environment human health and the environment, and sustainable development because it will cost more to clean commissioner Scott Vaughan, who up problems than prevent them. released a final series of audits This is not coming from a treebefore stepping down, the federal hugging environmentalist, but from government’s failure to protect the the government’s own independent environment is putting Canadians’ office of the auditor general. It health and economy at risk. should concern all Canadians. Vaughan says the government We have a beautiful country, has no real plan to reduce blessed with a spectacular natural greenhouse gas emissions and is environment and a progressive, not even on track to meet its own caring society. But we can’t take it modest targets (already watered for granted. Beijing was probably a down from the widely accepted nicer city when you could breathe emission-levels baseline of 1990 the air without risking your life. to 2005). It is unprepared for Often, the justification for failing tanker accidents and oil spills in to care for the environment is that coastal waters. It lacks regulations it’s not economically feasible. It’s governing toxic chemicals used by not a rational argument – we can’t the oil industry. survive and be healthy ourselves He noted the federal government if we degrade or destroy the air, does not even require the oil and water, soil and biodiversity that gas industry to disclose chemicals make it possible for us to live well. it uses in fracking, which means Vaughan shows the folly of this there is no way to assess the risks. way of thinking on a more basic And despite the fact that Canada level. Beyond the high costs of has committed to protecting 20 per cleaning up after environmental cent of its oceans by 2020, we have contamination or disasters, he

notes the government doesn’t even have a handle on some of the financial implications of its policies. “The government does not know the actual cost of its support to the fossil fuel sector,” he reports. He added it has no idea how much its sector-by-sector approach to greenhouse gas emissions will cost either, even though that was a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol, which the government bailed on, arguing it was too expensive. The government has also steadfastly refused to consider putting a price on carbon, through a carbon tax and/or cap-and-trade, even though economists point to the ever-growing mountain of evidence that those are effective ways to reduce carbon emissions. With an expected doubling of fracking wells, from 200,000 to 400,000, and tripling of tanker traffic off the West Coast, we can’t afford such a lax approach. Our prime minister has responded mostly with slogans and platitudes, but others in government say the issues will be addressed. For the sake of our country’s future, we must demand that they keep that promise and recognize the role the environment commissioner has in analyzing Canada’s environmental practices and recommending improvements. Given our government’s record of ignoring scientific evidence and gutting environmental laws and programs, it will have to do a lot more to convince Canadians that it doesn’t see environmentalists and environmental regulation simply as impediments to fossil fuel development. suzuki.org

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LETTERS Boutique agriculture at best

just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your commentary on the ongoing ridiculous housing debate in North Saanich. North Saanich is a very incomplete community and the development applications in front of council attempt to begin to address that by offering different forms of housing. With those different forms will bring different types of people from different walks of life. Mr. Harrison’s comment is reflective of a small vocal minority in this community who don’t represent my family’s opinion. I am a 35 year old professional who was privileged enough to be able to afford the least expensive house in North Saanich in 2011 ($500,000). I feel privileged to live in North Saanich but in all of the places I have lived in my young life, I find North Saanich the most incomplete. For Mr. Harrison to make the statement that those who

work out this way should live in other communities is indicative of the wishes of the mayor and two council members and at the very least is a tremendously underwhelming argument against densification. I grew up on the prairies and if North Saanich thinks it is a true agricultural area, just go to any major centre in Saskatchewan or Manitoba, drive an hour outside of the city limits and you will see what true agricultural community looks and feels like. And guess what, some of these small towns with populations of 500 or less have these strange buildings called “apartments” and houses are on small lots. North Saanich is a boutique farming community at best and I would hazard a guess that less than 10 per cent of its population exists on the income from agriculture. I could be wrong but it would be an interesting study on how

Readers respond: New housing won’t be affordable There is currently considerable pressure on North Saanich council to approve several high density housing proposals. I think the belief that many Canadians own their own homes is a widespread myth. I fear that far too few own their homes — the banks own them and there are many who suggest Canada is in an unsustainable housing bubble already showing signs of cracking in Vancouver and Toronto. Although various agencies keep reassuring us that a U.S.-style meltdown of the housing market won’t happen here, there are equally many organizations stating the level of personal savings is currently lower in Canada than it was when the U.S. housing market melted down. Possibly we need new collective ownership strategies for existing housing (such as O.U.R. Ecovillage near Shawnigan Lake) and support for improving the environmental footprints of existing structures. I do not believe the proposed highdensity housing will be affordable for young people who can only find parttime, minimum wage jobs. A proposal for suites and room and board in existing North Saanich residences seems more appropriate to keeping living space affordable. Part of the issue is determining whether North Saanich is going to be a bedroom community or a farming community. The developers want us to stop farming — some of them have been very clear on that. I personally believe Canada is more desperate for an increase in farmers than it is for an increase in houses. Similarly, proposals for home-businesses, workshop space, and small businesses would help North Saanich remain sustainable, more than high density housing will. I think development efforts need to be more focused on quality jobs for young people, rather than housing. Canada

many people within North Saanich are directly employed by agriculture. Further to that I guess Mr. Harrison has never heard of global warming and climate change or has never spent over an hour crawling along a poorly designed transportation corridor to get home. The pollution created by the daily commute alone should be reason enough to rationalize developing these properties. The last time I checked, these proposed developments are in areas that are adjacent to areas of density in another jurisdiction (Sidney). There are several areas within our municipal borders which can be densified while still maintaining the look and feel of this community. Again thank you for providing some balance on what should not be a polarizing issue within the community. Kyle Shick North Saanich

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of an affordable housing policy framework for the district. Barbara Brennan North Saanich

Sacrificing farmland is a bad land use policy

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Re: Accommodate rising demand, PNR letters, Jan. 30, 2013. In his most recent letter, Mr. Brown says land in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) should be redesigned and made available for residential housing. I strongly disagree. Of all the lands in the Greater Victoria capital region, only 5.4 per cent still remain in the ALR, accordant to CRD data. The protection of this land is a key objective of our regional growth strategy. Further, a province-wide Ipsos Reid survey conducted in 2008 indicated 95 per cent support for the ALR and the policy of preserving farmland. Global trade and economic indicators suggest the era of cheap, imported food is probably over. Information from the United Nations Food Price Index notes “by mid-2008, international food prices had skyrocketed to their highest level in 30 years,” and they remain very volatile. Increasingly, governments at all levels are recognizing the importance of the farming industry. Sacrificing farmland on the Peninsula to promote further urban sprawl into those areas is, in my view, bad land use policy. It ignores the value of preserving farmland to provide future food supply and security in a rapidly-changing world. There is no reason to believe that simply opening up farmland to market housing developments will produce houses for the price of $360,000, mentioned by the writer. Provincial legislation enables municipalities to establish affordable housing policies to direct developers in return for rezoning to higher densities. Experience suggests that this is an effective approach to encouraging genuinely affordable housing projects. However, the majority on North Saanich council has not, to date, supported the adoption

Re: GM crops not a big concern, PNR letters, Feb. 1. Your reader suggests consumers inform themselves and use their money for real food. For decades informed consumers have fought the battle to require genetically modified food be labeled. And have lost. How do these uninformed consumers referred to know whether or not the food they purchase has been genetically engineered? It is disingenuous to say don’t buy it. There is no way to know you are buying it. Jo Fox Sidney

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Pedestrian safety campaign is a hit in Sidney Councillor’s reflective armbands prove popular Steven Heywood News staff

There are no more free armbands for walkers in Sidney, but the man who sparked the campaign to get them on the streets is happy with how the community responded. Town councillor Kenny Podmore was behind the effort to get the reflective armbands on local pedestrians. And, almost as quickly as he found the armbands to give away, they were gone. In fact, he said it took only two weeks for the 900 items to be snatched up (not to mention another 200 that were given away by the District of North Saanich). He said the Town and RCMP, who were partners in the effort with ICBC, even found some extra money to buy more. Those vanished just as fast. Podmore launched the Glow As You Go campaign to make pedestrians more visible on dark streets, sidewalks and crosswalks — as one way to prevent collisions with

vehicles. Awareness of the issue was his other goal, as there had been a few pedestrian-vehicle crashes in the Capital region leading up to last month’s launch. “I think this says there are a lot of people who walk and were perhaps not aware of the dangers,” he said. “It has raised people’s awareness of the issues.” Thanks to media coverage and social media, the town’s effort attracted the attention of the City of Kamloops. Town executive assistant Paula Kully said she was contacted by a Kamloops city employee, asking about the program. Kully said she was able to share Sidney’s experience and how it became an safety awareness campaign. Podmore added he didn’t expect how positive the response was from the community. He noted many of the free armbands disappeared prior to the official launch. Its popularity means Podmore would like to run the program again, but not until after the summer and if he can win the support of the same sponsors.

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Sidney town councillor Kenny Podmore speaks with Annabrit Fellemius during the launch of the Glow As You Go program. Councillor Steve Price looks on.

Police issue tickets in multiple intoxicated incidents the scene for assault and being intoxicated in a public place.

Devon MacKenzie News staff

Sidney North Saanich RCMP • On Feb. 9, RCMP were called to the Mary Winspear Centre based on reports of an intoxicated patron. Officers arrived and found that an intoxicated man had assaulted security staff who were attempting to remove him from the property. The man was arrested at

• RCMP were advised of a possible intoxicated driver in the area of Mount Newton X Road on Feb. 12. The vehicle was located and the male driver was asked to provide breath samples. After failing the roadside screening, the man, who was also found to be in breech of conditions to abstain from alcohol, was issued a 90-day imme-

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• Two excessive speeders were taught a hard lesson last week. One driver, a 22-year-old man, was caught doing 145 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the Pat Bay Highway on Feb. 9. He was issued with a ticket for $368 as well as a having his vehicle impounded for 7 days. On Feb. 10, a man from Colwood was stopped doing nearly 130 km/h in the same 80 km/h zone. He was also issued an

diate roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Central Saanich Police Service • Five thefts from locked vehicles in the Saanichton area overnight between Feb. 7 and 8 were

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excessive speeding ticket and had his vehicle impounded. • A driver who sped past a Central Saanich Police officer on the Pat Bay Highway on Feb. 10 was stopped and was subsequently found to be under the influence of alcohol while he was behind the wheel. The man, who blew two warns on the roadside screening device, was given a three-day immediate roadside prohibition. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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the lobby of the apartment complex had been intentionally lit on fire. Sidney North Saanich RCMP were in the area on another call and responded quickly to the scene to assist in evacuating residents. “There was a lot of smoke damage in the lobby but thankfully this was one of those cases where the situation was under control before anything worse happened,” said Central Saanich Police Corporal Pat Bryant.

“The potential for something bigger to have happened was definitely there.” Bryant commended the Sidney North Saanich RCMP and the fire department for their quick response and noted that the investigation into the arson is ongoing. “If anyone has any information we’re asking that they contact us at 250-652-4441,” said Bryant. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Nicole Wilford and Cheryl Young, left, of Sidney Meet Up stand with Christina Smethhurst of the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Sidney Meet Up is co-hosting the Sea of Love event this month which will support the not-for-profit SODC.

Sea of Love at SODC Fundraiser to support not-for-profit aquarium Devon MacKenzie News staff

A gala event being held this month in Sidney will raise funds for the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre (SODC). Tiger Lily Events and Sidney Meet Up have teamed up to host the Sea of Love fundraiser evening on Thursday, Feb. 28 with all the proceeds from the event going to support the not-forprofit SODC and the programs it offers to children and youth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really aim to support local groups and organizations,â&#x20AC;? said Sidney Meet Up member Cheryl Young. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also want to help bring people out to Sidney and showcase what our town has to offer, including great attractions like the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre.â&#x20AC;?

Young noted that many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that the SODC operates as a not-for-profit organization. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people have a misconception that because they have the Shaw name attached to them, that the centre gets funding from them on an ongoing basis, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? Young said. SODC Innovations Advancement specialist Christina Smethurst said Shaw was instrumental in getting the Centre started but, while the company still helps with some promotion, the Centre doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any ongoing financial contributions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were very generous in their funding for the establishment of the centre but our day to day costs are covered by admission fees and donations,â&#x20AC;? explained Smethurst. The event, which is being

held inside the SODC, will feature a silent and live auction with pieces from local artists like Craig Benson, Taryn Brown, Chris Paul and Wendy Picken. One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the auction are going to the SODC. There will also be appetizers, wine tasting by Muse Winery and beer tasting by Vancouver Island Brewery and speeches by Green Party MLA candidate Adam Olsen, SODC Executive Director Angus Matthews and TIDES Group founder, Steve Duck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be a fun night all about supporting one of our local organizations,â&#x20AC;? said Young. Tickets for the event are $30 and are available by calling 250516-7653 or visiting www.sidneymeetup.com. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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at the District of North Saanich’s Feb. 4 council meeting that he wants to revert to the original plans for the site. Those plans were presented to council in July, 2012. That means eliminating the lanes within the proposed development of up to 40 homes. That also means no access for laneway — or secondary — housing, something that Lunn had earlier indicated he wanted to drop as well. Lunn said there were two options for extending sewer service to the property — the developers building and paying for it outright, or creating a local service area that would pay for it through a parcel tax over an extended time frame. “We have chosen the first option,” Lunn said. “We will pay the cost of sewer service at the property. Eliminating

the lanes reduces the costs.” He indicated he also wants to keep the house prices at $400,000. The estimated cost to provide municipal sewer service is $50,000 per lot. As well, Lunn said he’ll be paying around $27,500 per lot for amenity fees negotiated with the district. Facing those added costs, Lunn said he was looking for other ways to keep the developers’ costs low. “We are trying to move this project forward,” he said, “and we feel this is the best way to proceed.” Reverting to an earlier design involves re-negotiating sewer costs, said Director of Planning and Community Services Mark Brodrick. He noted staff were planning to meet with

the developers to work out the details. He added the project remains in the planning stage with no need for further direction from council, as staff will rework an amenity deal and other details. “Staff has approached this file as a priority,” Brodrick said, noting due to ongoing changes by both the developers and the council, the project has constantly been reworked. Mayor Alice Finall noted that these changes along the way have led to added time on the file, but agreed with Councillor Craig Mearns that council favoured a non-laneway option. New options and agreements will be presented to council following staff meeting with the developers. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

Health fair at PSS Activities taking place all of next week News staff

The three pillars of Parkland Secondary School are health, motivation and responsibility, and this week the school will be aiming its focus exclusively on healthy living. “We are spending all of next week focusing on the healthy aspect of our school and students,” said Parkland Vice-Principal, Lizanne Chicanot. “Choices that our students make now will set them up for the rest of their lives and having a healthy mind and body is a foundation of good living.” To give students a broad range of topics to focus on during the week, Chicanot said that there will be different activities. “We have guest speakers coming in all week long as well as different activities like yoga,” Chicanot said, adding that one of the speakers the school is most excited for is local athlete Lucy Smith.

“Lucy is a world-class triathlete and long distance runner and we have her coming on Tuesday to speak to all the Grade 9 and 10s about how important a healthy active lifestyle is and how it has helped her in her life,” Chicanot said. The health-centered week will culminate with spirit assembly and a health fair on Friday in the school’s gym. The fair will feature dozens of different booths dedicated to multiple aspects of healthy living. Students will have the chance to cycle through and learn about different healthy-living practices. “With the way we live today, in a society that is focused heavily on things like sitting in front of a computer, we have to go out of our way to deliberately inject activity and healthy habits into our lifestyle,” explained Chicanot. “We keep health and the concept of healthy living on the front burner at the school for that reason.” reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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The Peninsula Panthers took on the Oceanside Generals last Friday night in a game that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite turn out as they had expected. The Panthers played solidly in the first two periods and led the game 2-0, but things quickly turned around in the third period when the Generalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Michael Fretz put his team on the board by scoring three unanswered goals. At the end of the third, Oceanside took the win 3-2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought our kids played hard and smart for the most part, but then in just a couple minutes we made several mistakes that cost the game,â&#x20AC;? said Panthers Coach Brian Passmore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really is a pretty simple game, limit your mistakes if you want to win. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be playing the Victoria Cougars in the first round of playoffs and we have to limit our mistakes if we want to win that series. We just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up easy goals, we have to make teams earn the ones that they get.â&#x20AC;? Before starting the first round of playoffs against the Cougars next week, the Panthers host the Kerry Park Islanders in their final regular season home game tonight (Friday) during Panthers Fan Appreciation Night. The evening will feature the players coming out into the lobby at Panorama Recreation Centre during the first intermission to sign autographs for the young fans in attendance. The puck is set to drop at 7:30 p.m. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Round 1 Playoff Schedule Panthers vs. Cougars Game 1: Thursday, Feb. 21 at Archie Browning Sports Centre at 7 p.m. Game 2: Friday, Feb. 22 at Panorama Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. Game 3: Sunday, Feb. 24 at Archie Browning Sports Centre at 3 p.m. Game 4: Monday, Feb. 25 at Panorama Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. Game 5 (if necessary): Thursday, Feb. 28 at Archie Browning Sports Centre at 7 p.m. Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, March 1 at Panorama Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, March 3 at Archie Browning Sports Centre at 3 p.m.

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Parkland Secondary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior girls basketball team goes into this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Island finals at Brentwood College in Mill Bay coming off of a second place finish at their home tournament last weekend. It was a close final on Saturday, Feb. 9 according to team supporter Harry Bisjak. The Panthers scored two wins in the tourney to reach the final against Surrey Christian. Bisjak called it a defensive matchup. PLEASE SEE: Two local girls named, page 10

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Two local girls named to the South Island regional all-star basketball team Continued from page 9

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their most valuable players during the tournament. The South Island AA girls finals started Thursday, Feb. 14 at Brentwood College and wraps up this weekend. The top teams advance to the Island finals on Feb. 21 at St. Michael’s University School. Two PSS girls have also been chosen to play for the South Island all-star team April 6 at St. Margaret’s school. Hargreaves and Kate Service will play against all-stars from the North Island. Bisjak said in his

memory, it’s the first time two girls from Parkland have been selected to the all-star squad. Hoops Notes • The senior boys AA South Islands begin Thursday at St. Michaels University School. • In AAA play, the Stelly’s senior girls are fourth in the league. Stelly’s co-hosts the South Island finals with Oak Bay this weekend. The Stelly’s Stingers senior boys have their playoffs Feb. 21 to 23 at Reynolds.

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Parkland Secondary’s Kristie Gallager (#12) scores two points during PSS’s home basketball tournament Feb. 8 and 9.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts FREE DEMONSTRATION OF clay works by artist Janet Remmer at SHOAL Activity Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 11a.m. Come by for this free preview of classes Janet will be offering in slab work and handbuilding on Tuesdays from March 5-26. Classes will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $65 (materials $10). 10030 Resthaven Dr. Call 250-656-5537 for more information. INTERESTED IN A Sidney Writer’s Festival? Please join us Saturday afternoon for a planning meeting on Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Call Sharon at 250- 655-1062 or Wendy at 250656-0137 for more information. BIOGRAPHIES BOOK CHAT at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Join us for a cozy book chat about favourite biographies. Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Free. To register, please call 250-656-0944. CRITIQUE WRITERS GROUP at the Sidney North Saanich Library. The Critique group welcomes writers who wish to develop their writing in a supportive environment and meets Thursday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. To register please call 250-6560944. THE PENINSULA YOUNG Performers from Allegro Performing Arts Centre will be presenting their annual Dance Extravaganza

Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Charlie White Theatre in Mary Winspear Centre. Show times are 2 and 7 p.m. and include a silent auction and 50/50 draw. Tickets are $16 and are available at the box office by phone at 250-656-0275, or online at www. marywinspearcentre. ca.

Events ECO CELL AT St. John’s Church is showing the internationally acclaimed film The Singing Revolution followed by a community singsong led by Denis Donnelly and members of the Gettin’ Higher Choir. Screening will be held at the church (10990 West Saanich Rd.) on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation, call 250656-5273 for more information. CHURCHES IN THE Sidney area invite everyone to the World Day of Prayer service held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1 at Peace Lutheran Church (2295 Weiler Ave.) Reception will be held following the service. THE NATURE CONSERVANCY of Canada (NCC) is calling on nature lovers and garden enthusiasts to come out for a conservation volunteer event on James Island on Feb. 16. This special event will focus on removing invasive plants from the island’s rare sand spits. The event runs from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the James Island wharf

in Central Saanich in the morning and the group will be boated over to James Island. RSVP is required and space is limited. Contact katy.fulton@ natureconservancy. ca or call 250-4793191. TABLE TOP GAME Night at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Attention gamers! Looking for a place to play? Interested in meeting other gamers? Come to the library every other Friday for fun and refreshments. Friday, Feb. 22 and March 8 and 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 16+. Free. To register please call 250-6560944. VICTORIA-BASED AUTHOR AND hemp activist Ted Smith will be touring this February to hold community dialogues on hemp and to promote his textbook Hempology 101: the History and Uses of Cannabis Sativa. Feb. 19 in Sidney at Hemp and Co. (2348 Beacon Ave.) from noon to 2 p.m. Visit www.hempology.ca for more information. THE CENTRE FOR Active Living 50+ in Brentwood Bay (1229 Clarke Rd.) is offering free Friday Afternoon Talks. On Feb. 22 the popular “Journey Program” resumes with topics pertinent to our health and well-being. Sessions begin at 1:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Call 250652-4611 for more information or email cssca@shaw.ca. AN EVENING AT The

SHOAL presents Mardi Gras! on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature the Dixie Dudes, a seven-piece Dixieland band. Prizes for best costume and best mask will be handed out. There will also be a great buffet dinner. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by phone (credit card) or by dropping into the centre. For more information, call 250656-5537.

Fundraisers SIDNEY FLEA MARKET Air Cadet fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cadet hall on Canora Road in Sidney. For information, call 250544-1040.

Health LIFERING SELF-HELP SUPPORT groups assist with addiction and substance issues. LifeRing meetings provide confidential, friendly, non-judgment environments run by trained peerfacilitators. Meetings in Sidney run Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third St. Call Hendrika 778-426-1611 or go to liferingcanada.org. DROP-IN ZUMBA GOLD classes are now offered on Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m. at $10 per class. Classes happen at the SHOAL Activity Centre in Sidney and are instructed by Barb Carr. For more information, call 250656-5537. OLDER WOMEN’S

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Meetings SAANICH PENINSULA TOASTMASTERS meets every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich library in the Nell Horth room. Do you want to develop better speaking skills, learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet and build strong leadership skills? Contact Mary at 250544-1819 for more information. THE ROYAL CANADIAN Legion, Branch #37 (1665 Mills Rd.) is holding their General Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. The Installation of the Executive will be on the agenda. All are welcome to attend. SIDNEY SISTER CITIES Association meets Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Nell Horth Room at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Learn about our projects with Anacortes, Cairns and Niimi. There will be a guest speaker and light refreshments. For more information call 250-655-3509. THE FEDERAL SUPERANNUATES National Association, Sidney & District Branch, will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third St., Sidney. Complementary coffee will be served from 9:30 a.m.

Contac: Gary Graham at 250-658-4608 or email garyggraham@ shaw.ca. PENINSULA STREAMS SOCIETY AGM happens Saturday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Greenglade Community Centre (room 8). Everyone welcome. Please RSVP to PeninsulaStreams@ gmail.com or 250363-6480. More details at http:// peninsulastreams.ca. CANADIAN FEDERATION OF University Women meeting will be held at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Beth Trotter will speak on the benefits of meditation. New members are welcome. JUST MOVED TO the Saanich Peninsula? Why not join the Peninsula Newcomers

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Sales Representative Lassonde Industries Inc. is a North American leader in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative and distinctive lines of fruit and vegetable juices and drinks marketed under recognized brands such as Oasis, Everfresh, Fairlee and Rougemont. We are currently looking for an experienced sales representative to cover the Vancouver Island area. The Retail Sales Representative will be responsible for managing all aspects of sales and customer service in a professional and efficient manner. This position will assure distribution of all listed Lassonde products, as well as indentify new business opportunities and increase sales in the respective territory. Lassonde Offers a Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefit Package & Company Car. This is your chance to join an innovative and forward looking company! www.lassonde.com fax: 1-450-469-3360 email: mathieu.simard@lassonde.com

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TRAVEL GETAWAYS ITALY- VILLAGE house in beautiful central Italy for rent. Call Anita 250-655-4030. LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED:

TerriďŹ c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Boom man â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

FREE DOG house good for medium sized dog or small husband. (250)479-1799.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilďŹ eld construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the ďŹ eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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STENO CHAIR, like new, $75 obo. Fireplace tools $15 obo. Call (250)380-4092.

Duncan, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $146,000. (250)597-8070

HOUSES FOR SALE

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

â&#x20AC;˘Ironworkers â&#x20AC;˘Piledrivers PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is accepting resumes for the above skilled tradespersons for an upcoming project in Victoria. CertiďŹ cations and training in Fall Pro, CSTS09 and Aerial Platform required. Send resumes via fax 604-241-5301 or pclvanisland@pcl.com

WORK WANTED HANDICAPPED PHOTOGRAPHER seeks work. I have over 40 yrs experience and specializing in nude portraits. (250)415-6321.

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

FURNITURE MOVING SALE; 2 electric bed frames, sofa, loveseat and ottoman, occasional chairs, tables, chest of drawers and other misc items. Call for viewing (250)655-3010.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. THE Newly Renovated Sidney Buy & Sell is Now Open! Grand Opening Specials on all Household furniture.Come see our New Mattress Showroom, 9818 4th St. Sidney. sidneybuyandsell.ca

WASHER AND Dryer (Maytag), Heavy Duty, 1 year old, like new, white, $850. Call (250)629-3102.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

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 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell? Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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PETS PETS

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

FRIENDLY FRANK PLAYTEX SUPER Look, new panties in boxes, size L, white. 4 pair $20. 250-383-5390.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

FREE: SINGLE wooden bed, in good shape. Please call (250)590-8908.

Standard Poodle Pups, CKC, $1300+. Red, Black Abstracts. Call 604-626-4683 or email: msherring@shaw.ca

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$200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.

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12.5’x25’ BOAT house for sale- converted to ﬂoating workshop, small area for tender, ﬂoor can be removed, upgraded electrical panel. Moorage at Van Isle Marina. Available for use otherwise must be removed by Mar 31. $1500. (250)216-2835.

MOORAGE AVAILABLE Westport marina has 20’ to 30’ slips available. Lowest rates in the area, annual or monthly terms. Saanich Peninsula’s most sheltered marina. Keyed security gates, ample free parking, full service boatyard. 2075 Tryon Rd. N. Saanich 250-656-2832 westport@thunderbirdmarine.com www.thunderbirdmarine.com/westport

2 BR / 2 BA Condo. #208 - 300 Waterfront Cres New Price. Sat 1 - 3, Sun 1 - 2 4 BR / 3 BA House 2883 Cudlip Rd, Shawnigan Saturday 1 - 3

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ONE BEDROOM suite in North Saanich available April 1st. Very private, separate from main house, 650sqf total. Off street parking, sun deck, laundry room. Includes heat, hydro, cable, internet. No smoking, no pets. $1000 month. 250-818-7672

SIDNEY: DUPLEX, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, rec room, ocean views, $1450. Call 250-656-5430.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. info@corbetthouse.ca

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD BAY: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, ground ﬂoor suite. NS/NP. Avail. Mar. 1st. $800+ util’s. Call (250)652-1725 .

05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000 kms mostly hwy. PDL, AC, non-smoker, ﬁrst owner, Summer & winter tires. $7500. (250)392-6321

COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915 GLEN LAKE- cozy 1 bdrm in private home. NS/NP, utils incld’d, $750. (250)474-4682.

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AUTO SERVICES TRUCKS & VANS

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SAANICH- LARGE 2000 sq ft 2 bdrm on hobby farm, lights & heat included, NS/NP. Refs. $1000 mo. 250-652-0591.

For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing

HOMES FOR RENT

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. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231. 1 BEDROOM apt in Landmark building Sidney. Ocean view. Non-smoking, no pets. In suite laundry, concrete building. Call 250-415-3984.

SIDNEY, 3 bdrm, newly reno’d, full bsmt, fenced yard, 1.5 bath, N/S, N/P, $1400 mo, avail immed. (250)710-4185 or leslie_daw@hotmail.com SIDNEY RANCHER. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, large family room. 5 appl’s, 2 storage sheds, private fenced yard on quiet culde-sac. NS/NP. $1600./mo. Call (250)655-1499 to view.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.

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SUITES, UPPER FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail March 1st. $1400 utils incl. 250-391-1967. LANGFORD- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft, fully reno’d, deck, wood F/P, 6 appls, lrg yard. Avail now. $1500, N/S, pet’s ? Ref’s req’d. 250-516-3453.

1979 Datsun 280ZX. Silver grey in excellent condition. 98,000 km. Appraised at $10,500, asking $7,900, will consider reasonable offers. Records available.(250) 6554359

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

$50 to $1500 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

TOWNHOUSES

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SIDNEY: 3 bdrm in great location with nice yard, pet ok. 5 appliances. $1380./mo. Call (250)516-0104.

1988 FORD 16’ cube Van, 176,000 KMS, good condition, $2950. Call (250)656-7132.

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WINTER VACATION Home in sunny Mesa, AZ. Gated 55+ community, 5 pools & hot tubs, Wood work shop, stain glass making, computer courses, tennis, etc, site café, w/live Music, nearby golf courses. 250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca

ARGYL MANOR 9861 Third St., 1 BDRM, F/S, common W/D N/S, N/P, HT & HW incl’d. $860/lease. Avail Feb. 15th. Call 250-475-2005, ext 227. CEDAR HILL- 1 bdrm, bright, clean. N/S, cat ok. $690. 250655-5060 leave msg. DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm Condo, 6 appls, underground prkg, $1195 mo. (250)882-2330. ESQUIMALT- fully eqip furn condo, 6 mos, Apr 15-Oct 15, 1 bdrm+ den, 1.5 baths, water/mtn views. NS/NP utils parking incld. $1100. 250-3823630, ruthpeibc@gmail.com

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

PAINTING

PRESSURE WASHING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, ﬁnish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

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

Go With The Flow Installations. All residential Heating, Ventilation & Custom Ducting. Call Tom at 250-883-8353.

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

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

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

TAX

ELECTRICAL

250-477-4601 BLACK TIE Bookkeeping. Complete bookkeeping and payroll. (250)812-3625, stef@ blacktiebookkeeping.com

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

CLEANING SERVICES MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofﬁces. BBB member. (250)388-0278. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efﬁcient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018

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.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779. (250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial and Residential. New Year Contracts. Clean-Ups & Landscaping 778-678-2524 NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. Pruning, clean-ups. Winter rates. SENIORS DISCOUNT. Phone Mike 250-216-7502.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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

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

GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.

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

FENCING

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

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

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

20+ YEARS Experience. Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance, Landscaping & more. Reliable. WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, ﬂooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

HANDYPERSONS

Pay No Tax Special! Big Bear Handyman. For all your Home and Business maintenance needs. Free Est. 250-896-6071

INSULATION

JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Hedges & tree trim, lawn care. WCB. Call (250)217-3589.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.

THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

LANDSCAPING

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. A1 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. A2Z WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283

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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

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

TREE SERVICES

LOCAL TREE COMPANY 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. Call (250)883-2911. UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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WINDOW CLEANING

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

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

BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. Licenced 25 yrs exp. Call 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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

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Local skaters at the regionals

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Devon MacKenzie News staff

Peninsula figure skaters competed at the Vancouver Island Regional Championships held at the Archie Browning Sports Centre Feb. 8 to 10. A dozen skaters from the Peninsula Figure Skating Club competed in various categories, including free skate and interpretive and many brought home medals and ribbons from the event. Hayley and Ava Gunasinghe both skated in the Star 1 category in different groups and both finished with silver performance ribbons. Megan Rebneris, Nicole Beaulac and Sarah Philion all competed in the Star 2 category in different groups with Rebneris and Philion bringing home silver performance ribbons and Beaulac bringing home a bronze. Emma Collins and Madey Harrison competed in the Star 3A and 3B categories both bringing home bronze ribbons in their respective events and Alex Carmichael competed in the Star 4 13-plus category and placed fifth. Saffron Hilder brought home a gold medal in the pre-juvenile women U14 event, Victoria Henderson placed second in women’s gold free skate, Megan Keating placed seventh in senior bronze women’s free skate and Gillian MacDonald placed 12th. In the interpretive events, Madey Harrison brought home a gold medal in pre-introductory interpretive, Saffron Hilder brought home a bronze in silver interpretive and Gillian MacDonald finished fifth in gold interpretive. Skaters from the Peninsula Figure Skating Club will now prepare for upcoming competitions in March and April before the regular skating season ends. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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