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Sandown owner to revive plan Former racetrack land in North Saanich touted as potential site of shopping centre Steven Heywood News staff

Retail plans for 12 acres of the Sandown racetrack property in North Saanich are being revived after almost a year of inactivity. Owner of the property, William Randall and development company Omicron say they are going to bring their proposed land deal back to the District of North Saanich, 10 months after councillors rejected, in April 2012, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the municipality, the owner and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). That majority vote essentially killed the matter, as council decided not to proceed over costs to “It’s the same taxpayers and alleged proposal as last year. ALC interference in the district’s business. No housing, just Peter Laughlin, Omiretail.” cron’s director for Vancouver Island, says they – Peter Laughlin want to bring the same deal back to council, after negotiating with district staff some of the sticking points of the MOU. “We are just starting to talk with the district,” he said. “It’s the same proposal as last year. No housing, just retail.” In conjunction, he said they are testing the waters, seeking interest in the shopping mall and retail community in such a project. That’s the root of a property listing being circulated by concerned North Saanich residents this week, which states the property “will be converted to a shopping centre, located in the Sidney area of Victoria.” PLEASE SEE: Land issues must be resolved, page 4

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Deer hunting rules to change A regional deer population control strategy takes on different forms Steven Heywood and Devon MacKenzie News staff

Control of deer populations on the Saanich Peninsula will include new fencing options, anti-feeding bylaws and some significant differences in where hunting the deer will be allowed. The Capital Regional District is taking its proposed deer management strategy to the districts of Central and North

Saanich, as well as the District of Saanich. The CRD is seeking implementation of ways to control what is seen as increasing numbers of deer in the south Island. Already, differences in what each municipality will allow are becoming evident. The District of North Saanich has rejected options for public hunts and professional sharp shooting and asked staff to research bow hunting and the use of third parties in its crop protection

hunting bylaw. In Central Saanich, council asked their municipal staff for bylaws to allow public hunting, amendments to provincial hunting regulations, align provincial and local permitting processes for crop protection, revisit deer bag limits, look into the use of sharp shooters and investigate a bounty. PLEASE SEE: Passing the buck, page 3

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The world awaits at the Royal BC Museum Watch for your 2013 guide to all that’s happening at the Museum, distributed through your home delivered copies of today’s community newspaper. Have you visited the Royal BC Museum lately? An exciting array of special events and exhibitions is waiting to be discovered this spring and summer. In addition to the full spectrum of engaging displays highlighting B.C.’s human and natural history, the museum has compiled an extensive calendar designed for both locals and visitors. Watch for your guide to what’s happening at the museum distributed through Black Press Newspapers on March 1. Continuing through April 1 is the illuminating Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 exhibit, featuring 100 largescale, back-lit photographs in 19 categories. Organized by the U.K.’s Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide, the photographs were chosen from 48,000 entries from across the globe, by a panel that included some of the world’s most respected nature photographers and wildlife experts. Shedding light on a fascinating area of local history is Tradition in Felicities: Celebrating 155 Years of Victoria’s Chinatown, exploring Canada’s oldest Chinatown through a unique artifact, images and stories from the elders from the archives. Continuing through Sept. 29, the display reveals a close-knit community of families developing new identities

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Students from the Victoria Chinese Public School take a break from hanging New Year decorations at the museum.

as Chinese Canadians and the felicities – the joyful celebrations of traditional Chinese holidays – that united and strengthened them since their ﬁrst arrivals in the mid-1800s. The centrepiece is the oldest-known Chinese Freemason’s lantern from Victoria’s Chinatown. Hand-made with paper over a bamboo frame, heat from lights or candles powered an intricate system of wheels and long black hairs to move parts of the lantern, animating nature scenes set among other decoration. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the museum’s object conservator using science-based treatments to preserve the lantern, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sept. 29. The stand-out exhibition of the 2013 season will be Race to the End of the Earth, May 17 to Oct. 14, and its accompanying lecture series. Recounting one of the most stirring tales of Antarctic exploration – the quest to be the ﬁrst to reach the South Pole in 1911 and 1912 – Race explores the epic adventures of Norwegian Roald Amundsen and Capt. Robert Falcon Scott of the British Royal Navy on their respective 3,900-km (1,800-mile) journeys from the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf to the Pole and back.

Through photographs, paintings and original artifacts, Race to the End of the Earth places visitors in the midst of Antarctic exploration and research. After choosing a character card and assuming the personality of a member of the expeditionary teams, visitors can move through the exhibition, discovering clues about their character’s experiences on the way to the South Pole. Don’t miss the life-sized re-creations of Scott’s hut at Cape Evans, including his study and crew members’ living spaces, and Amundsen’s underground workrooms, where his crew was able to work protected from extreme wind and cold. A stunning video projection, digital map and other interactive exhibits will reveal what scientists are learning today about Antarctica’s surprising sub-ice landscape, ocean currents and weather. Learn how people manage to live yearround in this forbidding yet fascinating place – including the Royal BC Museum’s own Jana Stefan, a conservator and exhibit arts technician, who has lived and worked in Antarctica for two seasons, enduring extreme living conditions in order to preserve the world’s most remote historic site, R.F. Scott’s Expedition Hut!

March 6 – Live @ Lunch: Tradition in Felicities, with museum history curator Dr. Tzu-I Chung. March 21 – Victoria’s Sweet Secret: 100 Years of Confectionery History, 7 to 9 p.m. with historian Sherri Robinson. March 29 to April 1 – April Fool’s Weekend Scavenger Hunt. March 31 – Wonder Sunday: Dancing the Wild Life. Innovative dancers bring wildlife photographs to life. April 28 – Wonder Sunday: Big, Bigger, Biggest – mammoths, whales and more. May 16 – Dr. Ross MacPhee, curator of Race to the End of the Earth, recounting a gripping tale of Antarctic adventure and tragedy. May 23 – Uncorked: The Teenage Years of the BC Wine Industry, 7 to 9 p.m. May 31 & June 1 – Night at the Museum for families. Theme: Race to the End of the Earth June 6 – Quest Lecture: Guide Hayley Shephard recounts her attempt to kayak solo around South Georgia Island. June 30 – Wonder Sunday: Art and Interconnection. Explore B.C. ‘s many cultures through art. July 1 – Canada Day celebrations and old-time Penny Carnival, 12 to 4 p.m. July 4 – Quest Lecture: Photographer and climber Pat Morrow, ﬁrst to climb the highest peak on all seven continents. July 8 to 12; July 22 to 26; Aug. 12 to 16; and Aug. 19 to 23 – Summer Camp: RBCM Base Camp for ages eight to 12. July 28 – Wonder Sunday: Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny. Explore on a microscopic scale. Aug. 1 – Quest Lecture: Gareth Wood discusses his two years living in a small hut in Antarctica. Aug. 3 – BC Day at the Royal BC Museum: Events, activities and programs for all ages. Aug. 25 – Wonder Sunday: Polar Adventure The penguins await! Sept. 5 – Quest Lecture: Author Adrian Raeside, related to three members of the Scott Expedition, travelled to Antarctica in 2008-09 to retrace their steps. Oct. 3 – Quest Lecture: Jana Stefan, conservator and Royal BC Museum exhibit arts technician, has lived and worked in Antarctica for two seasons, preserving the world’s most remote historic site, R.F. Scott’s Expedition Hut.

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Passing the buck:

Districts want the province to deal with potential deer round-ups; firearms laws

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nition) to be used in crop protection,” explained Central Saanich Police Corporal Wes Penny, who acts as the representative for the department working with the CRD, the municipality and local farmers. “Provincial regulations prohibit the use of rifles at all in this area and as a municipality we can’t change that. However, the bylaws could be changed to allow hunting with slug which would mean a revision in the distances allowed in discharging the firearms.” Penny added the current bylaw states that any crop protection using shot ammunition must be done at a minimum of 150m away from any type of dwelling or public space and should the regulations be changed to allow singleshot ammunition, those distances would have to be adjusted accordingly. “The (parameters) would probably have to increase by at least double, if not more, which would probably eliminate a lot of farms from using it because of their size,” he explained.

Both municipalities are about to implement similar anti-feeding bylaws (in addition to deer, North Saanich will include rabbits, raccoons and geese), explore fencing heights and subsidies for farmers and become involved with a regional public education program. In presenting the strategy in North Saanich, CRD senior planning manager Marg Misek-Evans said the work stemmed from the raising of the problem of too many deer by area farmers, facing crop losses. Study and consultation were done in 2011 and 2012 and now the CRD is hoping to implement changes to better control the deer. Misek-Evans said the question for North Saanich is whether council will allow public hunting and ease the rules to allow it and if the district would participate in a trap and euthanize program. Some of the proposals call for support in changing local and provincial firearms laws. “We are asking for the positions of the municipalities,” she said, adding the District of Saanich is in the process of drafting its own strategy recommendations.

Crop protection Devon MacKenzie/News staff

North Saanich

Municipalities on the Peninsula are being asked to implement regional deer management strategies to keep increasing numbers of the animals away from crops.

North Saanich council took issue with any consideration of trapping and killing deer and would only support an option to have the CRD work with the province on such matters. Any changes to bag limits during a hunt, said the council, will also fall to the CRD and province. “It’s a pretty nasty situation,” said Coun. Craig Mearns about a cull he witnessed on Sidney Island. Coun. Dunstan Browne added using experienced hunters, who know what they are doing, is one thing, but termed the rounding up of deer and then killing them as “barbaric.” North Saanich currently allows the hunting of deer for crop protection purposes. It does not, however, allow the use of bows or third parties to do the work. District chief administrative offi-

cer Rob Buchan asked council to let staff research the bow hunting option with the RCMP, after concerns were raised about the lack of noise — and hence warning — when using bows. Reaction from residents in North Saanich was mixed during the Feb. 25 presentation. While most acknowledged deer are impacting area farmers, concerns over the use of firearms in populated areas were raised. Val Boswell, with a citizens’ group called DeerSafe, said she’s opposed to the use of sharp shooters and bounties on deer and wants people to know what could be happening in their communities soon. Others expressed concern about hunting near trails and homes. “When there’s a single, controlled hunt, we can’t know the numbers of hunters working inde-

pendently,” added resident Nancy Eaton. “There’s just too dense a population here.” North Saanich council’s main focus on controlling deer was public education and using fencing to keep deer away from crops and people’s gardens. District staff are now tasked with regulating residential fence heights and materials, with the expectation that not everyone will want a taller fence to keep deer out of their yards.

regards to renewing subsidies for deer fencing, write the province requesting amendments to hunting regulations (including bag limits on crop protection) and the alignment of provincial and local police in supporting the involvement of First Nations in the hunting process. Council also had staff look into using sharpshooters and establishing a bounty for deer.

Central Saanich

Currently, the municipality of Central Saanich bylaws only allow farmers doing crop protection to use shotguns with shot ammunition. Some farmers in the area are calling for single shot projectiles, or slugs, but the use of rifles is currently prohibited in the area under provincial laws. “Our municipal bylaws only allow shotguns with pellet (ammu-

During a meeting on Feb. 12, Central Saanich district council directed staff to draft bylaws to allow public hunting as well as prohibit intentional deer feeding. Council also directed staff to work with the CRD on public education, follow up with the federal and provincial governments in

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Although the police department has to approve applications from farmers to do crop protection, Penny said, the proper use and abiding by all other rules is still ultimately up to individual farmers. “When we approve a crop protection permit, what we’re doing is allowing people to do crop protection on their property in the municipality,” he said. “It’s still a requirement that farmers abide by all other regulations including hunting regs and firearms regs.” It’s a tough job, Penny added, trying to balance both sides of an equation that includes members of one common community. “We want to work with the farmers and help them deal with crop loss and loss of their livelihood while we also address what is of utmost importance, which is public safety. Our role is essentially to provide information about legislation and regulations and provide enforcement when it’s required.”

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Land issues must be resolved before change occurs Continued from page 1

“Up to 80,000 sf of commercial retail, with potential for residential.” The listing is through Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. Laughlin said they’ve also taken the idea to Vancouver and Toronto conventions of the International Council of Shopping Centres. The goal is to see if there will be any takers, should the land questions be worked out with the municipality. He said Omicron and the Randall family are committed to taking this plan through the process. “At some point you have to make a determination if the project is able to go forward, if it’s the right project.” On May 25, 2011 the District of North Saanich received an application from the owners of the Sandown Racetrack — an application requested by the district itself — to rezone 12 acres of the 95 acre site for a range of commercial uses. The proposed deal would give 83 acres of the property to the municipality for agricultural purposes. The remaining 12 acres would be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) for commercial development, while the district would put up 12 acres of their own land to ensure no overall loss of agricultural property. The MOU included a list of the ALC’s requirements for a 12-acre land swap within the ALR of property near McDonald Park Road for municipal property.

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The Sandown Racetrack has been vacant for six years. The owner and developer are reviving plans to turns a portion of the land into commercial space. Under the proposal, the 12 acres removed from the land reserve would be rezoned commercial. Randall, whose family owns the former harness racing track on Glamorgan Road which has been vacant for six years, said no potential tenants have come forward so far and does not expect any deals to be signed, as there’s no certainty that the property will be approved for such use. “Whether this occurs, that’s a good question,” Randall said. Currently, the property is within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), which does not allow retail

use. As a result, Randall said, no company is willing to become a tenant with the uncertain land question not yet resolved. When the proposal was stalled last year, plans by The Farmlands Trust to manage the agricultural land for the district also fell by the wayside. Randall at the time said he was moving on, planning to list the property and there had been no other proposals. The lease listing making the rounds this week has some people wondering what’s happening with Sandown.

District Planner Mark Brodrick said this week that the property listing came as a complete surprise, adding there is no active file with the municipality on plans for Sandown. He added in an email to the News Review that there has been no recent talks between district staff and the proponents. Randall, however, said district staff are aware of their proposal. He noted that it has not yet been before “full council” for their review. The plan right now, Randall said, is the same as the initial proposal. He said the listing is a way

of determining if there’s any retail interest, but admitted he thinks nothing will proceed until all of the land questions are worked out. “No, there’s no one that has come forward,” he said. “It’s listed for lease, so if we do get a tenant, it may happen.” But it may not, either. Randall said he could offer no specifics on his plans because the land issues are not yet resolved. “Right now, we’re in more than just a holding pattern but we’re not out on the highway yet. We’re looking at our options.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

NDP leader Dix helps launch Holman’s campaign NORTH SAANICH — B.C.’s leader of the New Deomocratic Party says his party will focus on offering voters a positive alternative to the current Liberal government.

Adrian Dix was speaking at Monday night’s fundrasing dinner for Saanich North and the Islands NDP candidate Gary Holman. The event, held at Glen Meadows Golf

and Country Club, was sold out. “Adrian’s focus on positive politics and practical solutions for B.C. families is hitting a chord in our communities,” said Holman.

“He’s not just saying we’ve got to change the government, he’s offering a real commitment to build a fairer, healthier, more sustainable future.” “People from across the political spectrum are telling me we need to change government. I assure them that I can and will bring their voice to an Adrian Dix government.” Holman came within 260 votes in the 2009 election. — Submitted

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B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix poses with Gary Holman on Monday night during a fundraising dinner. Holman is the NDP candidate in the Saanich North the Islands riding in this May’s provincial election.

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Employee search cost the district $11,000 Devon MacKenzie News staff

The District of Central Saanich spent nearly $11,000 to hire a new Director of Planning and Development late last fall, documents reveal. As of Oct. 15, 2012, past Director of Planning and Development, Hope Burns, was no longer employed by the district and the municipality began the search for a new candidate to fill the position. On Dec. 19, Bruce Greig, past District Planner, was promoted to the position after an extensive search. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a full search for a new candidate and we were fortunate to have a tremendous amount of interest in the position, but ultimately we felt Bruce came out strong and head and shoulders above the competi-

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tion,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Alastair Bryson in a previous interview with the News Review. A freedom of information request received by the News Review this week revealed the district spent $10,780.42 on advertising for the position and to hire an external recruitment agency. The same request also revealed Burns was paid $32,853.25 between the time of her ending employment with the district and the end of November. All other information regarding Burnsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; employment end with the district was withheld under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Burns had been an employee of the district for 12 years. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Town retains its economic development fund for now Steven Heywood News staff

While Sidney town councillors hope that a proposed business improvement area (BIA) will improve the fortunes of local businesses, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get rid of their economic development fund just yet. The Town of Sidney started a $60,000 fund last year with the goal of sparking some economic studies, projects and, ultimately, cohesion within the business community. Almost half the fund was used in 2012, with some of the money awarded to the proponents of the BIA. With $30,500 left in the fund, council debated recently to either drop it from their 2013 budget, or keep it intact. Councillor Mervyn Lougher-

Goodey said he wondered if the town should drop the fund and save the money and see what the BIA would accomplish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to keep in mind that the BIA isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t certain,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. Steve Price. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perhaps we should keep the money in the economic development line item. Mayor Larry Cross agreed, saying council cannot assume the BIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; still in a counter-petition process â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will exist. He added the town has an obligation to support local business in some way. Coun. Tim Chad urged council to consider making a solid plan for economic development first, before throwing more money into the fund. Council voted, 5-2, to maintain the $30,500 in the 2013 budget and $60,000 in subsequent years.

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Meat cutter Stephen Anderson shows Claremont Grade 11 student Samir Cherfi how to tie a roast during the Trade Expo at Parkland Secondary on Feb. 27. The expo served as a way for youth to get a taste of various trade programs offered through the District.

Grow a Native Plant Garden. Residents of the Capital Region are invited to participate in a FREE workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants. Instruction on native plant identiďŹ cation, their beneďŹ ts and how to use them will be included. An overview of CRD Water EfďŹ ciency programs will be provided and participants will be given a tour of a native plant garden. These informative workshops will be held at Swan Lake Nature House, located at 3873 Swan Lake Road in Victoria.

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

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Classic deer dilemma Don’t feed the deer. It’s a simple thing to do — or not do, as the case may be. And it could help control the burgeoning population of deer on the south Island. It is, however, not going to be the one thing that keeps their numbers down, as farmers face crop losses due to the voracious animals. The Capital Regional District is taking its deer management strategy to three municipalities — Central and North Saanich and the District of Saanich — the places Farms are most affected by what is described as surrounded by larger-than-acceptable homes and public deer populations. The strategy, which sensitivities includes higher fences, more hunting options and better public education, faces an uphill public relations battle as it pits urban versus rural — the needs of farmers on the peninsula, squaring off with suburbanites who have gardens, but still like the deer around — or at least not killed in any large scale. Dealing with crop-damaging pests has always been an issue for farmers. These days, however, the farms are surrounded by homes and public sensitivities. This regional strategy presents some clear challenges to our communities, not the least of which are the hunting options. Hunting becomes more difficult at the same time as homeowners react violently when a predator like a cougar or wolf is spotted doing what it does best — controlling deer. It’s a classic dilemma. Balancing public sensitivities with a farmer’s right to protect their land and livelihood. Our reaction to predators alone shows just how bad at managing wildlife humans really are. Instead of letting cougars, bears and wolves do what comes naturally, an irrational fear of “what might happen” takes over and the predator is removed or killed. The deer are then left to propagate unabated, leaving behind other consequences — one being that they’re just too cute to kill. Deer damage crops. Farmers have been clear on that. Now, the region is faced with doing something about it, other than sitting back and waiting for inbreeding and disease to do the job for them. 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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Accommodating the foreshore For me, the high points of the can be permitted on the foreshore North Saanich year are the late of most waterfront properties summer afternoons spent on the (Recommendation 7.2.2.6). This beach across the street from our recommendation has yet to be home. We swim, sit with friends acted upon and I am comfortable and neighbours on the beach logs, with it, provided that some form watch children splash of public notification and about in the shallows. consultation is retained We thank the farin the revised permitting sighted people that process. endowed the District with I accept that some its network of trails and waterfront property beach accesses and count owners might wish fewer ourselves fortunate. restrictions regarding While serving as private foreshore the Parks Commission amenities but I reject the representative on the assertion made by several Marine Task Force (2007 of them that because they Farrell Boyce pay higher than average – 2008) I met waterfront Guest column property owners who municipal taxes they felt that their privacy and are entitled to proprietal peace were threatened by unruly extensions into the public beachgoers and who believed foreshore. This divisive notion, if that the existing rules should be pursued, introduces relative wealth modified so as to make it easier for as a factor in the accommodation waterfront property owners to gain between public and private where, permission to build docks, seawalls, I personally believe, it has no etc. legitimate place. A group supportive I believe that the peace of waterfront property rights have and privacy issues have been made their issues the implicit focus reasonably handled by an of a successful political campaign understanding with the police that based on a simple libertarian everybody supports. mantra that notably failed to As for the more proprietal claims mention waterfront ambitions. on the foreshore, the Marine Task The three successful “libertarian” Force Report admits that, still candidates were joined by a fourth, conforming to the objectives of also less than forthcoming about the 2007 Official Community Plan, some of his political ambitions, all there could be some streamlining four now conjoined in Team North of the rezoning process currently Saanich. This Team holds a majority required before a private dock on council and with it the power

to pursue its agenda, declared or otherwise. The take-home from a recent public lecture on the probable local consequences of rising sea levels resulting from global warming is that some sections of the North Saanich foreshore will be subject to greatly accelerated erosion within the next ten years. The recommendation that followed was that the District should encourage a shoreline protection strategy or protocol aiming at a continuity of protection rather than leaving it to each property owner to deal with the problem as best he or she can. And there remains the need to accommodate and protect public access to the foreshore, the more so should the population of North Saanich be increased by allowing higher density housing. Clearly there is work to be done on the foreshore file with vigorous, community-based leadership required from the municipal government. Notwithstanding a fractious and partisan first year council, and in particular Team North Saanich, has two more years to demonstrate that it can wield its majority less as a cudgel and more as a creative implement in order to achieve the workable, widely supported compromises that can move our community forward. Farrell Boyce is a (retired) limnologist. He served on the North Saanich Parks Commission from 2003 through 2010.

‘Peace and privacy issues have been reasonably handled.’

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LETTERS Comparing a giant pumpkin to a grape

e: Boutique agriculture (Feb. 15) and Growth Happens (Feb. 20) Comparing Saskatchewan mega-farming to Saanich Peninsula micro-farms, as Mr. Shick does in his letter, is like comparing a 400 lb. giant pumpkin to a grape. Our micro-farm sold 1,500 cartons of eggs and 300 chickens last year. We are sold out most days because our customers recognize that our birds get to “live a good life with one bad day” (Joel Salatin). The Dutch have run productive, sus-

tainable micro-farms for generations and Cuba, unable to afford the fossil fuels big agri-business is dependent on, uses micro-farms and SPIN principles to keep their population from starving. The Shick letter also mentions global warming as it relates to commuting, but many North Saanich residents have at least one family member commuting the other direction to work in Victoria. In fact, according to CRD data, North Saanich has more workers living in North Saanich and working elsewhere, than the other way around.

Readers respond: Housing without the sermon Those wishing to raise support for development in North Saanich make much mention of the importance of providing affordable housing for those working in the area. There are many reasons why these employees are not keen to live in our area. His or her partner may work in Victoria or even Duncan. He/ she may have day care arrangements, school preferences or want to live near relatives. Perhaps they would like to live in an area which doesn’t roll down the blinds and close up at 5 p.m. In these uncertain times an employee can no longer expect a guarantee of employment. At the same time there may be families that don’t work in our area which would happily move here, if the housing was affordable. Are we going to say “housing only for local workers “? I doubt it, so why don’t those interested in developing just appeal for approval of affordable housing, without the sermon? Edith Brown North Saanich

Canadians in second place My Granny used to say “you trust a person until they give you reason not to.” Prime Minister Harper’s government has given me ample grounds not to trust his leadership. Here are just three accounts which clearly

illustrate a lack of respect for the majority of Canadians and their view-point Enbridge pipeline oil spills are many and well documented. Still, Mr. Harper is pushing for the proposed Northern Gateway in British Columbia. This, in spite of the potential danger to rivers, streams, land and people, the pipeline is a gamble, which could devastate areas of B.C., leaving land toxic for years to come. Genetically modified foods and ignoring the rights of the public to know what they are putting into their mouths. GM food should be labeled and the federal ministry needs to address that. Whether or not these biotech products effect our health will take decades to surface, citizens, have an ethical right to expect honesty from their Prime Minister — not the doltish lecture we are being served up. Censoring scientists, the latest edict concerning the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, castigating the voices of eminent scientists is especially worrying. “Permission to speak,” you say? What has the government become, a large classroom overseen by Stephen Harper? Exactly what dire consequences have been reported by scientists, that the DFO has received policy direction to conceal, this information from the public? In my opinion these few examples illustrate how deeply

We need only look to Langford and Colwood to see that more housing will simply result in more commuters, especially since house sales will not be restricted to people who work in our community. It’s important to note that both writers of the two pro-development letters recently published (Mr. Shick and Ms. Bonet) are part of the team working on the McDonald Park development in North Saanich and therefore have a direct financial interest in this current rezoning application. Mr. Shick may hail from Saskatchewan,

but I was in Ontario when the QEW Niagara was built through prime farmland. I watched as every trip through the area showed more buildings and fewer orchards. I would not like to see that repeated on the Saanich Peninsula. We are a unique micro-climate with some neighbors growing figs, lemons and oranges. If Mr. Shick feels the scale is too small, I suggest he get on-board and help farming grow. Joan Pashley North Saanich

Local worker housing, federal faith failing, schools superintendent responds embedded this government is committed to enhancing the cash flow, regrettably, the health and welfare of Canadian people coming in a poor second. Margaret J. Jestico Central Saanich

Market housing A lot at 9395 East Saanich Rd. is currently zoned for four lots but the developer proposes to create 40 lots and up to 40 carriage houses or suites. They are offering to pay $27,000-plus for each lot so North Saanich will receive more than one million-plus. That’s the proposal that has been passed by the municipal council. Is this a dream, a fairy tale or bribery under the name of affordable or young people’s housing? Does anyone believe this is going to be anything other then mar-

ket priced housing? Where is the park or playground for these young families? If the developer or municipality were sincere about affordable housing they could use the money or the lots and involve Habitat for Humanity or some other non-profit to build houses for low income families. Frank Thompson Sidney

Personal affront As the Superintendent of Schools in School District 63 (Saanich), I am always pleased with the extensive positive coverage that the News Review provides our schools and our district. However, I am compelled to write a letter to the editor for the first time in my eight years as Superintendent. I do so in response to a let-

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civilized society. She was unhappy with the outcome, which is fair and understandable, but in saying so, concluded with the statement that she hoped three named individuals (including myself) could sleep at night. When we hear students speak this way, we intercede on the

basis of such a comment being a personal affront and potentially a threat. I am of the firm belief that the News Review should have removed that element from the letter as is your right and, I believe, was your responsibility. Keven Elder Superintendent, School District 63

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Former Sidney resident recovering from coma Joshua Harris-Branigan was unconscious for 24 days after 100 metre fall; fundraiser set for March 9 Steven Heywood News staff

Joshua Harris-Branigan has a long, hard road of rehabilitation ahead of him, after he suffered a fall in Courtenay in January which put him in a coma for 24 days. The 22-year-old former Sidney resident and Parkland Secondary School grad was initially not expected to survive a 100 meter fall he took when a mudslide sent him onto some rocks after a New Year’s party. He was left unconscious and luckily was found the next morning by a local couple out walking their dogs. His dad, David Branigan, said Josh has been in Victoria General Hospital for more than a month and early on, things didn’t look good. “There were some dark prognoses,” David said. “He had a moderate to severe brain injury on both hemispheres of his brain.

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Joshua Harris-Branigan in happier times overlooking the Sea to Sky Highway. There were no signs of life. “It was a dark time for our family.” After being transferred to VGH, a specialist there identified treatment options for Josh. “He thought Josh could recover,” David said, adding after those 24 days in a coma, his son regained consciousness. With some memory gaps as a result of his injury, David said Josh is now working hard on

recovering his movement. “The progress, from where he was at first to where he is now, it’s unbelievable.” David said the first three weeks were rough on the family, dealing with the trauma of the accident and no thought that Josh would ever recover. Now, things have turned a corner and recovery can been seen. “There’s no doubt, this is a severe brain

injury,” said David, “but it’s one part of the body that people understand the least.” Josh is slowly getting more of his movement back in his legs and arms. David said his son has bad days and good, and is thankful he is getting a second chance at life. “He’s getting a fire in his belly to get rehab and get out of that hospital bed and get a better life.” Josh, said his dad, had hoped to study to be an acupuncturist, and still holds out hope that he can do so. The medical bills are, for the most part, being covered by the medical services plan. David said, however, that the extra rehabilitation needed to make more progress is a cost being borne by the family. “The health system has been good to date, but now he’s only getting 15 minutes a day of rehab and he needs at least two hours.” That, and special-

ist care, are costs now facing the family. Plus, David said he left his job in Courtenay to be

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District to work with local First Nations on deer Devon MacKenzie News staff

• On Feb. 18, the Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously supported the recommendation to council that the municipality reach out to Tsartlip and Tsawout First Nations to discuss mutual interest in expanding their participation in goose and deer hunting on farm land within the traditional Wsanec territories.

COUNCIL NEWS District of Central Saanich - Monday, Feb. 25 • Council heard a proposed rezoning application from owners of a property on Springlea Road who are hoping to rezone their residential property with one dwelling to allow for a subdivision containing three dwellings. • A memorandum was received from Manager of Community Services Bonnie McKenzie updating council on the

Centennial Park Revitalization project. The report stated that the design process for the re-design and re-purpose of the central core portion of the park has been ongoing (funding was received for the project last year from the provincial Community Recreation Program fund). Static displays for public viewing are being prepared for display in

the municipal hall and on the website. • Council heard biannual activity reports from the municipality’s various departments including Admistration Services, Engineering and Public Services, Financial Services, Planning, Building and Community Services and the Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department.

Jensen requested that Mayor and Council be allowed to promote personal email, Twitter LinkedIn and/or other social media accounts on their council business cards. Staff will prepare a policy surrounding Coun. Jensen’s request. • On Feb. 25, coun-

cil had their second meeting discussing the municipality’s financial plan for the next five years (2013-2017). A number of topics were discussed including the sale of a chunk of municipal property on White Road (estimated to happen sometime this summer), the pros and cons of put-

ting money into maintenance of the current town hall (windows and exterior paint), and whether or not the upkeep of heritage buildings in Butterfield Park is worthwhile. The next financial plan meeting for the District is March 11 and the next regular council meeting is March 4.

• In a notice of motion during the meeting on Feb. 18, Councillor Carl

Sue Medley headlines benefit concert cian Sue Medley and the Back Roads Band, as well as Whistler DJ Peace Frog. They are donating a portion of their time to perform at the benefit concert, and to help out with the family’s bills. David hopes people will turn out to enjoy a good show and help in

Josh’s recovery effort. To learn more about the concert and about Josh’s recovery, search for JHB Recovery on Facebook. Tickets for the March 9 concert and silent auction can also be purchased through the Mary Winspear Centre.

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Youth say yes to YEP Youth Employment Program gearing up for summer Devon MacKenzie News staff

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THE ARTS Via Choralis is looking to top up the choir Choir is putting out the call for people with powerful pipes Devon MacKenzie News staff

Via Choralis is putting a call out to people with powerful pipes. The choir is presenting Haydnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oratorio The Creation this May and is in need of a vocal boost for their choir for this particular show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Creation is a major work by Joseph Haydn and it requires a larger choir because the orchestra is quite large,â&#x20AC;? said director Nicholas Fairbanks, adding that the 32-piece orchestra could easily drown out their usual 28 singing voices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking to build the choir up to around 50 singers in order to balance out the sound,â&#x20AC;? he said. The choir is an auditioned choir, but Fairbanks said that anyone with choral experience and basic music reading skills is encouraged to contact him as quickly as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an opportunity to sing one of the great masterpieces of the 18th century thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not often performed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly as great a work as Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Messiah but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not performed as frequently because of the size of the production.â&#x20AC;? Rehearsals for the show, which happens May 4 and 5, have already started, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so we would want those interested in participating to contact us as soon as possible so they can start coming to rehearsals,â&#x20AC;? Fairbanks noted. For more information on auditions or on the show, contact Fairbanks at viachoralis@shaw.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Swing into spring Big band featuring Chris Millington comes to Mary Winspear Centre in April Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Chris Millington Big Band hits the stage next month to get people swinging and shaking at the Mary Winspear Centre. On Saturday, April 20, the 14-piece band will bring the sounds of Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin as well as some spicy Latin rhythms to the centre in Sidney.

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Mom Andrea Scott and her three-year-old daughter Lily Corrigan listen as Virginia MacLeod reads during one of the Sidney library’s Thursday morning’s Good Morning Rhyme Time.

A community of HeARTS Auction to support food bank this month Devon MacKenzie News staff

This month, Alexander’s Coffee Co. is hosting their annual Community of HeARTS fundraiser at the cafe. Starting March 3 and running until March 16, nine Alexander’s staff members and more than a dozen artists from around the community will have their pieces on display and silent auction at the cafe on Beacon Avenue. “Each artist donated a piece of original art to be auctioned through silent bidding,” explained Alexander’s owner Sandy Shams. “We hang the work all over the shop, covering our walls with these lovely little pieces of work and start the bidding at $40 per piece. It’s a fantastic way to start collecting original art at a great price

but also, to contribute something to the community.” Shams noted that last year, the business raised over $3,000 through the event that they then donated to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. In previous years, Alexander’s also helped raise money for the new playground at North Saanich Middle School, the Sidney Museum and Archives and the Via Choralis music society. This year, they have chosen the Sidney Lions food bank. “The food bank is an emergency food service which anybody could have to use if they find themselves in crisis,” said Shams, adding that throughout the two weeks of the fundraiser, the staff will also be campaigning for food donations at the coffee shop. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Bandleader and saxophonist Chris Millington has toured across North America, Europe, Cyprus, the Pacific Rim and Russia and over the past 12 years, he and his band have garnered a loyal following of dance-ophiles on Thursday nights at the Butchart Gardens. “It’s great when the music is so strong that people want to get out of their seats and dance,” said Millington. “There aren’t many venues that can accommodate 14 musicians and a dance floor large enough to allow people to really shake it. The Mary Winspear Centre can do this and I’m really looking forward to doing this show.” Joining Millington in the show is Duncan Meiklejohn, who has worked his vocal magic with him for over 20 years, and vocalist Amber Handley, who has headlined shows on cruise ships for over a decade. Tickets for the event on April 20 at 7 p.m. (dancing begins at 8) are available online at www.marywinspear.ca or through the Mary Winspear Centre box office at 250-656-0275. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Chris Millington and his Big Band will be in Sidney on April 20.

District of North Saanich Housing Strategy Implementation Plan PUBLIC NOTICE

Stephen P Roberts

Neighbourhood Workshops March 6 and 7, 2013

Saanich North and the Islands

Would you like to help choose your BC Liberal candidate for the next election?

MacDonald Park Neighbourhood:

Get to know me online or contact me directly. You can support me by joining the BC Liberals at www.bcliberals.com! The deadline to join and be eligible to vote at the candidate selection meeting, is 5pm, Friday March 1st. info@stephenproberts.ca www.stephenproberts.ca @SRobertsBC

The District of North Saanich initiated a public consultation exercise to engage the residents and stakeholders of the community regarding the means to implement the findings of the Housing Implementation Strategy, 2008. CTQ Consultants were retained to assist the District with this exercise. The following neighbourhood meetings are next in a series of opportunities for residents to help provide comprehensive input.

candidate, BC Liberal Party nomination

Stephen was born in Sidney and raised on Saltspring. Following a career in investment research which took him around the world, he has returned home to Saltspring and is ready to give back full-time, representing Saanich North and the Islands.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 - 6:00-9:00 p.m. Deep Cove Elementary School 10975 West Saanich Road Workshop starts at 6:00 p.m.

Southeast Quadrant Neighbourhood: Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 6:00-9:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church 9296 E Saanich Rd Workshop starts at 6:00 p.m. Approach and Agenda 1. Introduction to Evening Workshop 2. Overview of findings to date 3. Explanation of Topics of Discussion for Round tables (ideas, concepts, concerns, development locations specifically for above noted neighbourhoods) 4. Individual Table discussions 5. Report from each Table 6. Summary This is not a drop in session. Interested participants are kindly requested to attend at starting time if they wish to participate in the workshop. Participants will be asked to work in “round table” discussion groups and jointly derive responses to a short list of topics. Each table will be required to report back to the entire group. An attempt will then be made to summarize the outcomes of the workshop.

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219 Michael Bard #219 - 6364 33 Avenue, NW, Calgary 256 Michael Romano 2147 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

BOWKER, DAVIES “DAVE” Joined his loving wife Patricia in heaven on February 26, 2013 at the age of 82. Lovingly remembered by his children Susan (Brian) Stuber, Gary (Anita) Bowker, Mark Bowker, grandchildren Rachelle (Paolo) Funaro, Hayley Bowker (Rylan Stapleton), Joseph Bowker, great granddaughter Maya Funaro. Sadly predeceased by his brother Ian. Davies’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful and caring staff at the Village at Mill Creek. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations may be made to BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.springﬁeld funeralhome.com 250-860-7077.

28 Rob Goheen #3 - 31235 Upper Maclure Road, Abbotsford BC 90 - 91 Lynda Macallister 765 Ardmore Drive Sidney, BC A sale will take place at the Storage location on Friday, March 8, 2013. Viewing 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17,18, 19 Applications for Artisans are available at 2bevzimmeman@gmail.com 250-338-6901

U-Haul Self Storage Victoria Claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods left in storage at: 644 Queens Avenue, Victoria (250)381-2271 1108 Roslyn Stoffer 827 Ellery Street, Victoria, BC 3028 Ian Nikolaus 2512 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Viewing 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

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280 Kathleen McKenzie 918 Collinson, Victoria, BC 310 Linda Malmloff 628 Head Street, Victoria, BC 337 Mark Steele 250 - 525 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC 349 Jordan Moreland 901 Garthland Road, Victoria, BC A116 Anna Butler 5012 49th Ave., Fort Nelson, BC A119 Jerett Brumsey 102 Egerton Cresent, Victoria, BC AA5164A Nicole Lake 1891 19th Ave #47, Campbell River, BC A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Viewing 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each room.

PERSONALS BRIGHT, LONESOME Senior widow wants to ﬁnd a nice N/S, N/D true friend companion who can still Drive. Phone (778)433-0614.

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DAVE LANDON Motors has an opening for an Automotive Salesperson. This is a full time commissioned position and comes with a full benefits package. The position requires a commitment of time, energy, constant learning, proficiency with new technology, ambition and t he ability to excel in customer service. If you have these skills needed to succeed, please email your resume to dlsales@telus.net. HOLBROOK DYSON LOGGING LIMITED- requires a full time processor operator to run a Tigercat H855C with Waratah HTH624 head. Full year work and union rates/benefits apply. Please fax resumes to 250-287-9259.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 • 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM University of Victoria, SUB: Cinecenta Theatre, Michele Pujol Room and Upper Lounge Join us in celebrating some of the outstanding research produced by the 2012 Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards scholars.

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1915 SINGER sewing machine, in good shape, with attachments. $99 obo. Call (778)433-3010.

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LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128.

NOVELTY PHONES; teddy bear, Garﬁeld and baseball for $99. Call (250)386-9493.

SIDNEY: 2 bdrm single family home, many updates, steps from beach, N/S, N/P, $1550 mo + utils. 250-655-1304.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has following job positions open: Server/Deli/Cashier. Only experienced & mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca

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SIDNEY. FURNISHED room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $500./mo. 250-654-0477.

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STOREWIDE Savings! One of our major suppliers just closed up and we have taken advantage of BIG clearance specials in all depts. Mattresses, headboards, storage and canopy beds. Barstools, Dining Chairs and sets, Servers, Hall tables, Coat and Wine racks. Sofas, hall benches, TV stands and more. Sidney Buy and Sell, 9818 4th. St. Sidney. sidneybuyandsell.ca

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ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

SPORTING GOODS WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

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SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915 KEATING. 1-BDRM, W/D. $750 inclds hydro + cable. Avail April 1st. (250)652-1612.

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LANGFORD, 2 bdrm, 700 sq ft, many upgrades, D/W, tile ﬂoor, $1150 incls most utils. Avail April. 1. (250)589-6424. 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 FURN’D 1Bdrm suite, close to airport, $700 incl utils. Avail March. 15. 250-656-2613 TILLICUM/BURNSIDE- (3095 Irma St), 2 bdrm lower suite, shared laundry, own entry. $900 inclds hydro. Call 250588-8885 or 250-383-8282.

SUITES, UPPER FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail immed. $1400 mo utils incl’d. 250-391-1967. SIDNEY- 2 BDRM main. yard, deck, garage, laundry. Pet OK. $1200. Call (250)812-4154.

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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.

HUNTER DOUGLAS Venetian blind, white, 31.5” wide x 43” long, $20. (250)656-1640.

CLASSIC LifeCare has been helping clients “Live in the Moments that Matter” for over 35 years. We are hiring compassionate caregivers to work LIVE IN and HOURLY positions for full and part time. Visit www.classiclifecare.com for online application form or email resume to jobs@classiclifecare.com

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COMPLETE SET of 8 mint condition Bradford plates, young boys playing hockey, $80 obo. Call (250)656-2477.

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SIDNEY- 1 bdrm, corner, 2nd ﬂoor, redecorated. Balcony, prkg. $790 mo. (250)812-4154

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

ARGYL MANOR 9861 Third St., 1 BDRM, F/S, common W/D N/S, N/P, HT & HW incl’d. $860/lease. Avail immed. Call 250-475-2005, ext 227.

TOP CASH PAID For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing

05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000 kms mostly hwy. PDL, AC, non-smoker, ﬁrst owner, Summer & winter tires. $7500. oleh57@gmail.com (250)392-6321

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

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CLUNKERS 858-JUNK-(5865) MARINE BOATS 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. 1993 BAYLINER 2452, in excellent condition, 2 sounders & GPS, head gally, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. Best offer. 250-656-6136. BOAT HOUSE $3000.00 o.b.o 0270

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MOORAGE 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 prkg, full service boatyard. 2075 Tryon Rd. N. Saanich 250-656-2832 westport@thunderbirdmarine.com thunderbirdmarine.com/westport

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

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial and Residential. New Year Contracts. Clean-Ups & Landscaping 778-678-2524

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

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

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

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

1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283 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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

INSULATION

PAINTING

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443 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.

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

TAX 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 LINDSEYS HOUSE Cleaning Sidney-Brentwood - Excellent References - 250-896-0703 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.

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

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(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.

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

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

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

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

GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. 20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495. 20+ YEARS Experience. Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance, Landscaping & more. Reliable. WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawn, sod & seed. Blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, ﬁnish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CORAL RECYCLING Responsible disposal of Hazardous Household waste, Pharmaceuticals and recyclable items. 250-813-0066.

FENCING

FURNITURE REFINISHING

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

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

STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.

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

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Pruning, Clean-ups. Senior’s discount. Free estimate’s Phone Mike 250-216-7502. PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.

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.

SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.

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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

250-655-1956.

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

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

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

LANDSCAPING

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

PARRY’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.

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Small Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471.

MOVING & STORAGE 11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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

Peacock Painting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Peninsula Panther Connor Logan dumps the puck past Victoria Cougars’ defenceman Graham Zagrodney during Game Three of the VIJHL playoffs.

Panthers fall to Cougars in Game Four Game five of first round VIJHL playoffs will most likely be determining factor in cat fight Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Peninsula Panthers took another hard loss to the Victoria Cougars in the first round of Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Playoffs this week. During a home game in front of a large crowd at Panorama Recreation Centre on Monday night, the Panthers fell to the Cougars 8-1.

Connor Logan scored the team’s only goal. Scoring for the Courgars were Dane Feeney (2), Mark Walton (2), Jamie Severs, Nathan Chen-Mack, Kelyn Opel and Ben Kinshella. The series could be a wrap as game five happened after the Peninsula News Review’s deadline on Thursday. Stay tuned for a Panthers update in next week’s News Review. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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