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Traffic group to press on Two Way All The Way campaigners disappointed with Town’s response to public forum Steven Heywood News staff
Sidney town councillors rebuffed a presentation by proponents of making Beacon Avenue a full two-way street, throwing cold water on a petition and peppering them with questions about facts and figures. Denis Paquette of the Sidney Tourism Improvement Group (STIG) gave council a brief overview of their recent public forum launching their Two Way All The Way campaign. “A petition was initiated as part of this forum and 40 businesses and property owners support Beacon Avenue as a two-way street,” he said. Paquette added there have been online and radio polls that also indicate a lot of support for change on Beacon Avenue. STIG was formed late last year by Paquette to lobby for a twoway traffic system on the town’s main street. In a nutshell, STIG members feel doing so will attract more people to the downtown core — instead of the current one-way configuration on half of the street that they say directs people away. Immediately following Paquette’s presentation, councillors questioned his information. “You say 40 businesses have signed the petition,” said Coun. Mervyn Lougher-Goodey. “Are those business owners or tenants?” Please see: Traffic petition will return, page 4
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Jill Hawkins-French and Jim Gower, both from North Saanich, look out over Roberts Bay for the arrival of the Bufflehead ducks on Tuesday. See page 3 for more.
Regulators respond to compost concerns CRD, Island Health and ALC gather in Central Saanich to speak on subject Devon MacKenzie News staff
Residents of Central Saanich fighting against the Foundation Organics compost facility may have a little more clarity on where they stand after a meeting with all the involved regulatory agencies on Tuesday night. Representatives from the
Capital Regional District, Island Health (formerly Vancouver Island Health Authority) and the Agricultural Land Commission were on hand during Tuesday night’s committees meeting to answer questions from residents and council. Colin Fry, an executive director with the ALC, said he was hopeful the Commission would make a decision on whether
the Foundation Organics facility is operating within its rights as a compost facility on farm land or if they are in contravention by running an industrial waste processing facility. “I think we’re drawing to conclusion [on that] either by the end of this week or next,” he said. Dr. Murray Fyfe with Island Health offered insight into the
issues surrounding reported health concerns with the facility, although, he said, it can be hard to find substantial evidence that a facility like Foundation Organics is a health concern. “It would be difficult to label it a health hazard,” said Fyfe. Please see: Air quality study, page 5
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Peninsula News in brief Top resorts
CENTRAL SAANICH — Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa is ranked eighth among the top 15 resorts in Canada by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, announced Oct. 15. Tofino’s Wickaninnnish Inn was ranked number one. Vancouver Island remained the top island destination in Canada in the report, with the Gulf Islands ranked third. Victoria itself was ranked in third among Canada’s top city destinations. Conde Nast’s award program has been running since 1988.
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Hiring climate on the rise
VICTORIA — Job seekers in the Capital Region, especially those looking for construction jobs, may see light at the end of the tunnel this fall. A Manpower Canada survey of employers found that a “steady hiring climate” will exist in the region for the fourth quarter of the year, with the construction industry the area of largest expected gains.
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Return of the Saanich Peninsula’s most punctual of birds means winter’s a-comin’ Steven Heywood News staff
On or around every 298th day of the year, the Bufflehead ducks return to the Saanich Peninsula, alighting on their traditional feeding grounds of Roberts Bay and the Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This year was no different as the small salt water duck made a brief appearance the morning of Oct. 15 — All Buffleheads Day in Sidney and North Saanich. A crowd of people gathered at Roberts Bay to mark the occasion and to recognize some of the people key in making the bird part of the community’s heritage. Former Sidney mayor Marie Rosko and former councillor Brenda Harfield were on hand to receive recognition for their work in helping change the Town of Sidney’s coat of arms — which today includes two Buffleheads. Rosko said the change was not popular at the time, but they persisted and now the coat of arms recognizes that Sidney and area provide a safe harbour for the Bufflehead. Vern Jack, elected Chief of the Tseycum First Nation noted the Roberts Bay area, once a native village, was known for its food supply and abundance of wildlife. Today, he said, pollution has all but wiped out the clam and mussel beds there. “We have to put our heads together and get the area back (in good shape),” he said. Researcher Kerry Finley said the arrival of the ducks is a harbinger of frost. “In two or three weeks, there will be more influx of migratory birds,” he said. “It’s a reliable prognostic of weather change in the fall.” Local municipal and provincial representatives were on hand to praise the efforts of the Friends of Shoal Harbour in keeping the state of the sanctuary front and centre. The Friends of Shoal Harbour host a workshop on conservation Sat., Oct. 19 at the Mary Winspear Centre at 9:30 a.m.
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Marie Rosko, a former mayor of Sidney, was recognized for her part in getting the Bufflehead duck on the Town of Sidney coat of arms. Councillors Celia Stock (District of North Saanich) and Steve Price (Town of Sidney) look on.
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Some of the early designs of Sidney’s coat of arms that was changed to include the Bufflehead duck. Steven Heywood/News staff
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Traffic petition will return to Town council of traffic in Sidney’s downtown will be part of its strategic planning session this Paquette said it’s a commonth. A report by Urban bination of both, adding he Systems completed earlier did not have a breakdown. this year suggested the Lougher-Goodey then sugTown would need to hold gested Paquette do that. public meetings on the Coun. Marilyn Loveless subject — if they decided then pondered how much to do anything at all. Urban such a change would cost. Systems, which performed “This falls into the bracket of how best to Denis Paquette a cursory review of Beacon Avenue as an extra job in spend the Town’s money,” another traffic report, sugshe said. “We’ve heard gested the one-way system varying amounts from is unintuitive for drivers. $50,000 from one source They added, however, no and another (municipal change was required in the staff) for an estimated immediate future, under $150,000 or more.” current traffic volumes. Loveless suggested STIG Responding to counneeds to have specific dolcil’s line of questioning, lar figures if it’s going to Duck said he was disappresent anything to the pointed with the response public and local busito Paquette’s presentation. nesses. Steve Duck “The council members Coun. Kenny Podmore said he thinks nine out of 10 people chose to personally attack the meswith an opinion on the matter want senger,” Duck stated in an email, “rather than accept the presentation the street to stay the same. “I feel (STIG) is using wrong infor- or ask questions to the presentamation and is bullying people,” he tion.” STIG has collected a variety of said, adding he’s not confident with what STIG is saying and that not all information, reports and media artibusinesses in Sidney want Beacon cles on the subject of two-way versus one-way streets. made a two-way street. STIG, Duck said, will formally Coun. Steve Price asked if Steve Duck’s TIDES Group is under con- request the Town’s Community tract with STIG. Duck has become Development Committee to respond the face of the two-way street cam- to their request for another commupaign in recent weeks and has been nity forum. He added that on Oct. a supporter of the effort for some 28 the group will formally present time. Paquette said there is no such the business petition to the Town of Sidney. contract. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com Town council has said the issue Continued from page 1
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Rotary Club highlights polio effort SIDNEY — The Sidney-By-The-Sea Rotary Club will celebrate the success of the international effort to rid the world of polio during Rotary International’s End Polio Now day on Oct. 24. The local club, says Silvia Bonet,
will project the campaign logo on a large surface at Beacon Park on that day between 5 and 6 p.m., inviting local dignitaries and speakers. The event is a fundraiser for the continued effort to rid the world of polio. — News staff
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Pot petitioners off target Sensible B.C. predicts slow sign-up start will accelerate Jeff Nagel Black Press
VANCOUVER — Pot reformers fell short of their sign-up target for the first third of their campaign to force a provincial referendum on marijuana enforcement. Sensible B.C. spokesman Dana Larsen said the campaign had 65,000 signatures as of Oct. 9 — 15,000 less than their aim of 80,000 by the 30-day mark of the 90-day petition drive. “We’re a little bit behind the target we set,” Larsen said, adding getting canvassers officially registered has proven more onerous than expected. But he remains confident the campaign can succeed in getting the signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in every B.C. district. That would take 300,000 signatures in total, but Larsen said the aim is for 450,000 or 15 per cent in each riding to provide a buffer against signatures that are declared invalid. The campaign aims to pass legislation that would bar police from spending any time or resources enforcing the federal law against possessing small amounts of marijuana. Its goal is to use that as a starting point towards broader legalization. Defeat in any single district means the petition campaign fails. And even if it succeeds, a referendum is not automatic — the Legislature could intro-
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Sensible B.C. director Dana Larsen says he remains optimistic despite a slow start to the group’s marijuana reform petition. duce the proposed Sensible Policing Act but not put it to a vote. If it was sent to another referendum it could be non-binding — the HST referendum after a successful Fight HST petition was binding only because Premier Gordon Campbell declared it so. Fight HST also had many more signatures at their 30-day mark — more than 300,000 — and eventually got 705,000. Larsen said canvassers have already got nearly enough signatures in Vancouver districts like the West End and along False Creek. Most Interior and Northern districts are also doing well,
with about a third of the signatures gathered and campaigns are running ahead of schedule in Nelson, Kelowna and Kamloops. Suburban ridings in Metro Vancouver, including Surrey and Coquitlam, have proven more challenging. “Surrey is a bit of an issue. It’s a lot of districts in one city and a lot of people that we need.” So far, Sensible B.C. has 3,000 canvassers registered, up from 1,600 when they launched. Petition locations are on the Sensible B.C. website at sensiblebc.ca.
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Fyfe added there currently aren’t existing guidelines for safe levels of bioaerosols (suspended airborne particles that contain living organisms or were released from living organisms) and that Island Health doesn’t have the technology to measure the content in the air surrounding the facility. Jade Yehia, an Environmental Health Consultant with Island Health
did say Island Health is looking into teaming up with universities to see if a study can be done to develop a framework on air quality around facilities such as Foundation Organics. Currently, the Capital Regional District has suspended Foundation Organics operating license and has ordered them to clear the property of any food waste before Oct. 25. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Bright lights on jobs front Grim financial pictures continue to be painted around the country and stories of sluggish economic growth are still making headlines. In Greater Victoria, however, there are plenty of bright spots on the economic horizon. This summer’s robust tourism season has helped many astute merchants ease into the shoulder months with a little more comfort. Many retailers start to hire employees for the Christmas season in mid-November, but we expect some to get the early jump on the competition by bringing in staff to get trained up sooner than that. Job seekers would do well to polish up their resumés now to avoid being shut out during the Christmas rush to fill jobs. Getting a foot in the door that much sooner can only help a good employee solidify their position within a company more quickly. The summer was not only vibrant and lucrative in the tourism industry and those related to it. The region also saw its best real estate summer sales figures in five years, helped by flat year-over-year prices and continued low interest rates. More real estate sales means more people frequenting home decor and hardware stores, which in turn need to hire staff to keep up with demand. Residential and commercial construction continue to be healthy in the region and are predicted by employment expert Manpower Canada to drive much of the healthy hiring climate for the fall. Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Carter, who has his finger on the pulse of business around the region, expects steady hiring to happen into next year. Not only will the shipbuilding industry ramp up further with the upcoming federal government contracts, he says, the tech sector continues to grow in Greater Victoria. We’d like to believe that with less severe down time in our local economy, we can see more momentum built to help carry us into next year. After all, having more people working helps everyone enjoy a little better quality of life. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-386-2624. 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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Help solve orange-and-black mystery so densely covering the coniferous What weighs less than a branches that they bow under the paperclip, tastes terrible and can weight. This past winter scientists travel thousands of kilometres estimated only 60 million without a map? made it. Hint: this delicate Why are monarch critter is tawny-orange populations at a 20-year with black veins and low? Although the white spots and has been Mexican government mysteriously absent from has halted industrial Canada this summer. logging in their winter It’s the monarch home, serious threats butterfly. Each year, remain, including illegal eastern populations of logging. Scientists say these amazing frequent main threats, though, flyers flit between forests David Suzuki the are record-setting heat in central Mexico and with Jode Roberts waves (which reduce southern Ontario. reproductive success) It’s the only North and pervasive use of genetically American butterfly known to modified crops. migrate and, most surprisingly, no One of the most important single butterfly makes the return reproductive areas for the monarch trip. In spring the butterflies depart is the U.S. Midwest, which has from Mexico for states like Texas, historically been blanketed with where they breed and die. The milkweed. This plant contains small offspring continue northward, amounts of cardenolide, a foulrepeating the reproductive cycle tasting substance that can be toxic three or four times before arriving in large quantities. The monarch in Ontario. caterpillar eats only milkweed for Toward the end of summer, this reason. Predators dislike the a generation of super-monarchs cardenolide stored in the monarch’s is born that survives for seven body, so they learn to steer clear or eight months and makes the of flittering things with orange and incredible journey south. Even black wings. though they’ve never been to Despite the conversion of much Mexico’s volcanic mountains, the of the arable land in the Midwest to butterflies use an internal compass agriculture during the past couple and landscape to guide them to of centuries, milkweed continued the forests where their ancestors to grow along edges and between hibernated the previous winter. rows of crops — feeding millions of Unfortunately, the past year has been bad for monarchs. Historically, monarch caterpillars. Over the past decade, about 150 about 350 million winter in Mexico,
million hectares of farmland in the region — an area about the size of Saskatchewan — have been planted with soybean and corn genetically modified to tolerate herbicides, known as Roundup Ready crops. Instead of tilling fields, farmers spray herbicides that kill all plants but the crop. This has wiped out much of the milkweed. With a decline of monarchs in Mexico and pervasive threats during migration, it wasn’t entirely surprising that they arrived in Canada six weeks later than normal this summer in unprecedented low numbers. While the future of the monarch looks bleak, we can all help ensure its survival. At home you can create a butterfly garden to provide habitat and food for monarchs and other pollinators. Plant milkweed and nectar-producing native flowers, like wild bergamot, New England aster and black-eyed Susans — especially ones with yellow, pink, orange and purple flowers. Adding these plants to gardens, balconies, parks and green spaces — and encouraging local schools, businesses and institutions to do the same — will help bees and butterflies stay healthy and well-fed. So, while the monarchs have already begun their journey south, I encourage you to start preparing for next year’s butterflies. Head to your local nursery and get your milkweed on. And do what you can to bring nature to your neighbourhood.
‘At home you can create a butterfly garden to provide habitat and food.’
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e: Time to take back our streets, PNR Oct. 9. Jennifer Margison and Jim Henshall make the most telling point in their letter — going slowly is more beneficial for business than any increase in vehicle traffic volume. Not only have many major European cities found this to be true after creating pedestrian-only malls in their central shopping districts, but in both Ottawa and Whistler we have examples of the advantages that accrue from such conversions. And, equally to the point, none of them have contemplated reverting back to allowing vehicles on those streets again once they were established as pedestrian-friendly walkways.
The roundabout at the east end of Beacon Avenue. The one-way versus two-way debate rages on. It is unfortunate that here in North America we seem to be so wedded to the use of automobiles that when discussing improvements in road systems, we can only think in terms
of making it more convenient for those behind the wheel. For the most commercial interaction between shoppers and businesses, we need to think of how
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best to use our main street other than just whether it should be one way or two way for vehicles. Danny and Marjorie Daniels Sidney
Readers respond: Sidney traffic, classic cars aplenty, drivers, climate conflict Referendum on traffic direction Why oh why do new people have to change things? Sidney is safe for pedestrians, clean and beautiful (thanks Sidney administration), unique with all its shops and a destination point for many tourists. Have a survey or a referendum or something and find out what the Sidney public wants. It’s not always about business. Don’t change the direction of traffic, please! Jeanette Elsom Sidney
Put people before cars in Sidney I agree with Jennifer Margison and Jim Henshall from North Saanich that “pedestrian-only streets are vibrant places where shopping is a pleasure.” A car free zone could revive business in Sidney. The summer market in Sidney is a great success. I grew up in Europe, where pedestrian only zones provided a relaxed atmosphere and attracted many shoppers. Now with the plan to build a retail centre on Sandown land on the other side of the highway, Sidney is even more in danger to lose customers. If Beacon becomes a two way street, customers may prefer the new shopping experience or choose Amazon and other internet sources. Why not introduce a trial period to keep cars out of Beacon so pedestrians and mobility scooters for seniors and handicapped people can enjoy a hassle free zone? If you are constantly
chased by cars you want to end your shopping as quickly as possible. Sidney is a unique place with a relaxed atmosphere. Please don’t destroy this by bringing in more cars! People should come before cars. Hildegard Horie North Saanich
Plenty of classics What’s the value in spending space on Hans Edwards’ whining that Alyn Edwards doesn’t feature classic cars? I remember a wide variety of cars in the weekly motoring feature, including many ‘50-’60s cars such as in your Sept. 27, 2013 issue, a hishers pair of 1920s-’30s based hot rods, a unique truck, and 1928 Model A being entered in the Peking-toParis race. It seems that Edwards is only looking at issues over a period of several weeks and expects his favourites to be selected from the many classic and antique cars available to write about. In any case it seems like a complaint to the editor, not a subject worthy of publicizing. Keith Sketchley Saanich
Go after the stupid drivers This government wants to increase where one can buy booze so we will have more drunks. Drunks who drink and drive — then you want to increase speed? So many accidents are caused by speed and drinking drivers. No matter what speed there is, B.C. drivers will drive faster.
Why blame slower drivers if they drive in the right lane that allows others to pass? Look at the speed on the German highways. They have horrific crashes. So speed is not the answer. You need to concentrate on the stupid drivers. When I moved to B.C. in 1956, B.C. had the best drivers in the world. We had driver tests each year. Cars had to be maintained. If people were given tickets for poor driving, you had to pay. Not like it is now — people break the law by not paying up and this government does nothing about it. If B.C. Transit had put in turnstiles they would not be in debt, because people caught not paying simply never pay. You allow people to do as they please. I say no increasing the speeds on our roads and highways. Speed needs to be reduced. Get after the poor drivers. Eileen Nattrass Central Saanich
Endless climate change conflict Re: Science loses ground to superstition (B.C. Views, Oct. 2). Tom Fletcher is, in my view, one of B.C.’s most under-appreciated commentators. This column sums up one of our world’s strangest phenomena — superstition increases in lockstep with the increase in human knowledge. Fletcher focuses on our endless climate-change conflict, but you can add debates such as smart meters causing cancer, vaccines causing autism, genetic engineering bad/
organic good and on and on. Toss in the anti-coal and anti-pipeline crowd, and you have a mass of ignorance that boggles the mind. Never have so many known so little about basic mathematics, physics, chemistry, history and so forth. Fletcher also notes the genetic engineering (GE) debate at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. GE offers some of the best solutions to hunger afflicting much of the Earth’s human population. In spite of the potential benefits, nearly half of our municipal leaders buy into the anti-GE hysteria. If you listened to Vancouver city council, we should all be living in yurts and scratching, along with our chickens, a living from backyard organic gardens. Mind boggling! Francis Patrick Jordan White Rock
Why worry, there’s jobs to be had Re: “Science loses ground to superstition,” (B.C. Views, Oct. 2.) It’s truly bewildering to
see such a headline above yet even more of Tom Fletcher’s demagoguery towards David Suzuki — one who’s an ardent believer and follower of actual science. If it’s actual science that Fletcher truly seeks, why does he conveniently overlook the blatant antiscience thinking and frightening policy of his bird-ofa-feather Prime Minister Stephen Harper? As one who’s spent some early years consuming fundamentalist Christian preaching and teaching, including the evangelical sort towards which Harper and many of his MPs claim to be devout, it’s clear that such theology does not at all concern itself with a healthy, pristine Earth ecosystem. For, according to the Book of Revelations, Earth is to eventually be laid complete waste for a considerable period of time — if not permanently (depending on Biblical interpretation). So, really, why worry about an unhealthy state of the planet’s environment — especially when there are so many jobs to be had? Frank G. Sterle, Jr. White Rock
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St. Paul’s United Church would like to thank all the Sidney merchants who donated gift certificates and merchandise for the first Fall Fair silent auction held on Saturday, Sept. 21. The auction was a huge success and as a result of your generosity we were able to donate $400 to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. It is a pleasure to live and work in such a supportive community. Jan Roper On behalf of St. Paul’s United Church A great big bouquet to the individuals, community organizations, donors and supporters who participated in the Winspear Art Show and Community Reception sponsored by the Winspear family. A special thanks goes to the Peninsula Celebrations Society for assisting with invitations. Even with the blustery weather, our wonderful community came out in support of the Centre and received heart felt thanks and words of praise for all their efforts. Again, thank you for all you do! Lynn Fanelli Development Coordinator Mary Winspear Centre. Send your beefs or bouquets to us at 6-9843 Second Street, Sidney, fax: 656-5526 or email editor@peninsulanews review.com. Beefs and Bouquets is a free service provided by the News Review.
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Sidney agrees to partner with BIA on a new position Town of Sidney to put up $20,000 for a community events co-ordinator Steven Heywood News staff
Better collection and co-ordination of local events is the hope pinned to a new events co-ordinator position being shared between the Town of Sidney and the downtown business improvement area. Mayor Larry Cross says the municipality plans to put up $20,000 out of its economic development fund to contribute to the costs of such a position. They will partner with the Sidney Business Improvement Area (BIA) to create a contract job, designed to help
bring more people to the community. “We are working on a memorandum of understanding with the BIA now,” Cross said. “I see it as event co-ordination in the Town, helping get the word out, creating links and helping other groups.” Town council voted at a recent committee of the whole session to approve the funds, following a presentation of the idea by members of the Town’s Community Development Committee (CDC) and the BIA. The Town’s permanent CDC had formed an ad hoc group to explore the events co-ordinator
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to do that. “One thing we want to see is an increase in the number of activities in Town,” Cross said. “This will help residents and help local businesses.” The position, he continued, will ensure event organizers co-ordi-
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Better Breathers bring speakers to Sidney Oct. 28 Devon MacKenzie News staff
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Sidney resident Margo Massie is hoping someone has seen her trike which was stolen at around noon on Oct. 7.
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Margo Massie is hoping there’s someone out there who has seen the trike that has allowed the MS sufferer to enjoy a little exercise for the last 20 years. Massie, a Sidney resident, has been hoping it would turn up since she witnessed it being stolen by who she calls two teenage boys at around noon on Oct. 7. ”I was just coming off of the bike path at the north end of James White Boulevard on my (motorized scooter) when I saw two boys coming towards me.” One was riding her trike, she said, and when she confronted them about it, they took off. “That’s when I yelled, ‘that’s my trike!’”
Massie said she chased the pair but they were able to outrun her and vanished. She hasn’t seen the trike since. Massie said she called the police right away. They opened an investigation but have not yet found the stolen property. Massie said she had left it unlocked at her home, and regrets that, but said she didn’t expect something like this to happen to it. She is hoping by getting the word out, someone might eventually see the trike and report it to the police. She bought the trike 20 years ago in Vancouver. Its design allows her to use it for exercise and the seat allows her to rest while riding. Massie is unable to walk due to her illness. She hopes whoever took the trike will return it, or that someone finds it. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
The Saanich Peninsula Better Breathers Club is hosting a talk this month on transportation options for those who have trouble getting around. “There are many people who have trouble getting from point A to point B and we were finding that a lot of people, including Better Breathers members, weren’t aware of the options available for transportation,” explained Diane Gillis, the Vancouver Island Better Breathers co-ordinator. As a result, the Better Breathers Club that meets at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney decided to host a talk with a Travel Training Co-ordinator from B.C. Transit to educate people on their options when it comes to getting around town. “As people age or their health becomes problematic, sometimes there’s that tendency to lose independence,” said Gillis. “There’s often loneliness and depression that goes along with that loss so what we do is help people to access the tools they need. Knowledge is power and understanding the options available, like transportation meth-
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ods, helps people have best quality of life. When you share information like this, it can open up someone’s world.” The talk will focus on how to access resources like Handidart, the B.C. Transit Taxi Saver Program and other helpful options for those with transportation issues. Gillis said the Better Breathers Clubs (which have chapters all the way up to Campbell River) have proven to be a great lifeline for people who suffer from life-changing breathing and lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, sleep apnea, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and severe allergies. “Some people come because the groups provide information about lung health and general health but the meetings can also help family members understand what a loved one might be going through,” she said. The Saanich Peninsula Better Breathers meet once a month on the fourth Monday and talk about anything from medications to exercise. “A common one we work with is getting enough exercise. If you have a breathing condition and
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SODC divers helping to monitor sunflower star die-off phenomenon SIDNEY — A massive sunflower star dieoff in local waters has prompted members of the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre’s dive team and other local divers to team up to create a monitoring program in the Saanich Inlet. The program is preemptive for the potential spread of the mass mortality and to try to help identify the cause. According to under-
water photographer and sea star expert, Neil McDaniel, there has been a mass mortality of sunflower stars in areas close to Vancouver, including Howe Sound, Vancouver Harbour and Indian Arm. On a recent dive, McDaniel and colleague Doug Swanston observed hundreds of dead or dying stars, which McDaniel described as looking
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There has been a mass mortality of sunflower stars in areas close to Vancouver. emaciated and flat. The divers collected tissue samples that will
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mine a cause. The rate of death in the affected sunflower stars has been reported as rapid and is alarming to the marine science community. Scientific dives are now being co-ordinated in other areas in addition to the Saanich Inlet, including Nanaimo, Comox and off Sidney to watch for signs that this phenomenon is occurring in
other areas and potentially determine the source of the problem. Spurred by reports of the high death toll, Alisa Preston of Rockfish Divers implemented a volunteer monitoring dive program for the Saanich Inlet, which includes the observation of areas like Deep Cove, Dyer Rocks and Willis Point where sunflower stars are commonly found by divers. The Saanich Inlet is a particularly important area to observe and protect as it is home to some of the biggest sunflower stars on record. The monitoring program is supported by
a group of local divers, including several aquarists from the SODC. Regular dives are being conducted for observation purposes and include the counting and condition assessment of the stars. The information collected will help determine whether this affliction is, or will be, reaching our resident sunflower stars as well. The first dive for the program took place Oct. 12 to 14 with more dives to come every two weeks or so depending on divers’ availabilities. — Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Cervical health addressed with challenge to women VICTORIA — Regular screening is one of the best ways to avoid the risk of developing cervical cancer. With that in mind, the Island Sexual Health Society has launched a three-step challenge for women in an effort to reduce the number of cases of cervical cancer in B.C. Bobbi Turner, the society’s executive director, says the first step is becoming educating about the importance of screening. “Sometimes the cells of the cervix become abnormal. Over time, these cells can change to cervical cancer,” she said. The second step is to get screened. Island Sexual Health, the region’s only dedicated sexual health care service provider, conducted nearly 4,000 screenings last year. “Screening helps to find (those) abnormal cells early when they can be easily removed,” Turner added. The third step is to donate to the non-profit society. Island Sexual Health offers sex education and support, as well as a wide range of clinical services, including pap smears and testing for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. It serves roughly 22,000 clients every year. Of the 4,000 cervical cancer screenings it did last year, nearly one-quarter required some type of follow up. To further promote their Cervical Cancer Screening Challenge, the society is hosting two drop-in cervical cancer screening clinics for women without access to a family doctor or a GP. They happen at the Island Sexual Health Centre, 101-3960 Quadra St., on Oct. 25 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information on the campaign or to book a pap test appointment outside of these hours, call 250-5923479. — Black Press
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Everything Fitz hits the stage at Winspear Family band to play Charlie White Theatre SIDNEY — Everything Fitz, a family band featuring the high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing of four of Canada’s finest young musicians, is set to hit the stage this weekend in Sidney. With roots in the Canadian oldtime fiddle tradition and Ottawa Valley step dancing, their unique stage show combines a variety of musical styles. Everything from traditional jigs and reels, bluegrass, jazz and swing standards, Celtic, gospel as well as novelty numbers and choreographed dance routines. Julie (24), Kerry (23) and Tom (20), are all champion fiddlers and provide intricate three-part fiddle harmonies as well as solo improvisations on fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Additional instrumentation includes Pat (25) on percussion along with parents Pam and Paddy providing accompaniment on piano and bass guitar. The spirited young performers are noted for their polished performances and provide wholesome, captivating entertain-
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COMING UP IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • The Sidney Fine Art Show runs Oct. 18 to 20 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sunday until 5 p.m.) at the Mary Winspear Centre in the Bodine Hall. Come enjoy this juried show featuring world-class artists. Admission is $6 or $10 for a three-day pass. Visit www.sidneyfineartshow.ca for more information. • The Saanich Peninsula ArtSea Festival runs from Oct. 18 to 27 at various locations around the Peninsula. Check www.mypeninsula.ca daily for event listings or call 250-656-7400. • Ukulele Orchestra for Beginners is starting in November at Peninsula Academy of Music Arts. Everyone is welcome even if you have never played an instrument before and there are ukuleles available. Lessons run Saturdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Call 778-426-1800 to register. • Sidney Concert Society 2013/14 season starts this November at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.) On Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. is Violin Virtuosity featuring Soloist Nancy DiNovo. Friday, January 31, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. is A Cluster of Concertos Brandenburg No. 2 featuring four soloists. Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. the Young Soloists & The Sidney Classical Orchestra perform and on Friday, April 4 is Romantic Piano in the Classical Era Featuring Jamie Syer on piano.
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ment for a diverse audience. Performing in a variety of venues and for diverse audiences, Everything Fitz has received glowing reviews from promoters, organizers and fans across Canada and the United States. Everything Fitz takes the stage at the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre Sunday, Oct 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $25, are available through the Mary Winspear box office by calling 250-656-0275 or by visiting www.marywinspear.ca. — News staff
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Central Saanich Lions sending flags to Italy Local club paying respects to fallen Canadian soldiers on Nov. 11 Steven Heywood
overseas. Lions member Mike Shoesmith says he came across someone living in Italy who is willing to take the flags and place them on grave markers in Notice of Property Tax Exemption Bylaw a Canadian military THE CORPORATION OF cemetery. The effort is Take notice that on October 28, 2013, the Council of the District SAANICH of Central Saanich THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH known as Flags from intends to consider a Property Exemption Bylaw the authority of section 224 of Notice of Tax Property Taxunder Exemption Bylaw Home and is run by CorNotice of Property Taxis Exemption Bylaw the Community Charter. The purpose of the bylaw to exempt the organizations listed Take notice that on October 28, 2013, the Council of the District of Central Saanich rin Fraser, who planned below from property taxes imposed under Section 197(1)of the Charter including Take notice that on October 28, 2013, the Council of the District of Central Saanich intends to consider a Property Tax Exemption Bylaw under the authority of section 224 at offirst to place flags at intends to consider a Property Tax Exemption Bylaw under the authority of as section 224 Municipal, School, CRD, Hospital, BC Assessment, and BC Transit tax levies of the Community Charter. The purpose of the bylaw is to exempt the organizations the Community Charter. The purpose of the bylaw is to exempt the organizations listed the Coriano Ridge War indicated below. The property taximposed amounts below estimates forthe all Charter taxing including listed below from property property taxes imposed underunder Sectioninclude 197(1)of the Charter including below from taxes Section 197(1)of Municipal, School, CRD, Hospital, BC Assessment, and BC Transit tax indicated Municipal, School, CRD, Hospital, BC Assessment, andlevies BC asTransit tax levies as Cemetery. Shoesmith authorities. indicated below. The property tax amounts below include estimates for all taxing below. The property tax amounts below include estimates for all taxing authorities. said that was the origiauthorities. Total Estimated Property Taxes ($) Taxes ($)nal destination for the Total Estimated Property Organization Property Description ThatHave Would BeenonImposed on locals’ flags as well, but Organization and and Property Description That Would BeenHave Imposed the Property If It Were Not Exempt donors have since sent the Property If It Were Not Exempt 100% Exemption for 1 Year 2014 2015 2016 Fraser enough flags for Saanich Historical Artifacts Society 100% Exemption for 1 Year 2014 2015 2016 35-0802.050 7321 Lochside Drive 20,515 21,541 22,618 that site. The ones CenCentral Saanich Lions Club Hall Saanich Historical Artifacts Society tral Saanich Lions send 34-0834.000 6994 Central Saanich Road 5,052 5,304 5,570 Central Saanich SeniorsDrive Centre 35-0802.050 7321 Lochside 20,515 21,541 22,618 will be taken to other 31-1289.090 1225 Clarke Road 37,265 39,128 41,084 Central Saanich LionsLawn Club Hall war cemeteries, — Central Saanich Bowling Assoc. 23-0353.000 Hovey Road 7,305 34-0834.000 69941800 Central Saanich Road 5,052 6,6265,304 6,957 5,570 including one near the Brentwood Community Club Central Saanich Seniors Centre Drive 31-1289.011 7082 Wallace 11,098 11,653 12,236 city of Ortona. Beacon Community 31-1289.090 1225 ClarkeServices Road 37,265 10,60539,128 11,135 41,084 11,692Ortona was the site of 31-1247.000 1167 Stelly’s Cross Road Beacon Community Services Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Assoc. a battle between Cana31-1321.000 1336 Marchant Road 23-0353.000 1800 Hovey RoadZone Housing Soc 6,626 12,1246,957 12,730 7,305 13,367 South Vancouver Island dian and German sol23-0365.040 7601Club East Saanich Road 111,634 117,215 123,076 Brentwood Community diers during the Second The Farmlands Trust Society 31-1289.011 7082 Wallace Drive 11,098 11,653 12,236 360522.000 8073 Old V & S Road 88 92 97 World War. More than Approximately 4.0% Tax Exemption for 1 year Beacon Community Services 1,300 Canadian soldiers North & South Saanich Agricultural Society
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Central Saanich Lions Club members Bob White, Mike Shoesmith, past-president Dick Gibson and Derek Lorimer hold some of the nine dozen flags that will be going overseas to be placed on Canadian servicemen’s graves for Remembrance Day. were killed, representing about a quarter of Canadian losses during the Italian campaign. Shoesmith said the plan is to have the flags placed on the graves, paying respect to those who died during the
war. He said he came across the contact in Italy via Facebook and got a great deal on the small flags from the Flag Shop downtown. “I’m going to definitely run with it,” Shoesmith said of the proj-
ect, adding he hopes to make contact with other people willing to bring the flags to military cemeteries during Remembrance Day (Nov. 11) activities. The key to the effort, he said, will be to co-
ordinate getting the flags to their destinations. That will also mean that the Central Saanich Lions Club will be seeking donations of flags in the future. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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In a city known as much for its visitors as its visionaries, Victoria’s high-tech startups are stepping into the spotlight. At two years old, BackyardBC is one of those companies, combining co-founder Brian Friesen’s experience in Victoria’s hospitality industry with the blossoming local tech industry. Friesen’s tourism site, backyardbc.com, does what online travel giants do not: promote tourism for British Columbians within B.C., with a focus on money-saving deals. “We found that travel (services) like Expedia and Travelocity became huge and in their growth got too aggressive with commission,” Friesen says. “We looked at that and said, ‘let’s collect 10 per cent commission and that way there is more flexibility for pricing (for hotels).’” The model targets B.C. residents who must prove their residency with valid identification. That helps BackyardBC make money by taking less from hotels, who then offer discount rates to customers. Formerly with the Hotel Grand Pacific, the 31-year-old Friesen’s ready-made contact list and transferable skills formed the starting point, providing a baseline of hotels and resorts that could sign
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Brian Friesen stands inside the Fairmont Empress Hotel, one of more than 75 hotels across British Columbia that have signed up as part of his Victoria-made tech startup BackyardBC. on for the service. Merging those contacts with a tech-friendly silent partner who built the website from scratch, Friesen took the familiar be-a-tourist-in-yourhometown model and stretched it over the entire province. “Over half of the rooms in B.C. are booked by British Columbians. I am happy to do something so difficult. You learn so much. The fact it has been a huge challenge is the best part of it.” The obstacles building the company from the ground up have been formidable, but with two years under their belt and aggressive plans to expand across parts of Canada and the U.S., the partners hope to mimic the successful growth of other Victoria startups. One of those,
“We were among the first to figure out how to locate a smartphone inside (a building).” – Lise Murphy indoor navigation app designer Wifarer, has quietly grown from three employees in 2010 to 15 in a field Lise Murphy says could exceed $2 billion in revenues by 2017. “Our technology is quite ground-breaking. We were among the first to figure out how to locate a smartphone inside (a building),” says Murphy, the firm’s vice-president of marketing. “Our tech team figured out where you are by using the WiFi in the building. WiFi--
based mapping is super accurate. More accurate than GPS.” The smartphone app picks up where GPS leaves off, providing indoor navigation for participating airports, museums, galleries and other destinations. Marrying mapping with location-based content, Murphy says the company is improving the visitor experience for facilities like airports – such as the Vancouver International Airport – where travellers can use the app to find their gate and information about their flights, or use it to guide them through an art gallery. Wifarer launched its app at the Royal B.C. Museum and followed up with The Bay Centre. Last year the company opened an office in San Jose, Calif., as part of its expansion
into the U.S. Rob Bennet, program director for the Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC), an association of more than 370 local tech companies, says the growth of Wifarer and BackyardBC is good for Victoria. “What is really cool about Victoria is there are a number of (startups), we see five or six of those every month and it is really exciting,” he says. “Victoria needs more. So much of our economic futures are tied to the success of these companies.”
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SILVER THREADS Saanich is seeking drivers twice per month to deliver seniors to community dinner and take them home. Free dinner available. Piano accompanist for choir also required. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.
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CHIMNEY SERVICES
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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471
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
BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961 MAINTENANCE MAN. Repairs, house & yard clean-up. Moving large & small items inside & out. $20./hr. Senior Discount. Mike (250)818-3837.
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. 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.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HAULING AND SALVAGE
ARAM RENO’S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est. WCB/Insured 250-880-0525
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886
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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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(250)383-8283. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $80/hr, 2 men/4 ton. Seniors discount. Call Philip. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $90/hr.
PRESSURE WASHING
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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HOMES FOR RENT TWO to Three bedroom house near Swartz for rent. Available immediately. Older solid house with an acre plus yard. Lots of space for your projects. $1600 a month plus utilities. Call 250-652-6446 or email ccporter@shaw.ca.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION SIDNEY: COMMUNAL living in beautiful arts and crafts home. Walk to shops and ocean. Suitable for seniors. Light care avail. $995. Call (250)656-9194.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
CARS
1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Excellent condition for further info call 250-652-9660 or view at 2537 Mt Newton X Rds.
COLWOOD: COZY 1 bdrm $700 inclds utils & wifi. Close to all amens. Pet ok N/S. Avail Nov. 1, refs. 250-294-5516 MARIGOLDcozy 1 bdrm, woodstove. shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217. SIDNEYLOVELY 1 bdrm garden suite w/own laundry & wi-fi, priv exterior entrance in quiet area on 5th St. Avail now. $900. (250)665-7023.
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ESTATE SALE. 2000 Ford F350 - 4x4 Supercab Lariat. 7.3L power stroke Turbo Diesel. Many extras, one owner. 156,808 original kms. Phone (250)479-4238.
MARINE BOATS
SUITES, LOWER AMITY AREA: 1 bdrm, new kitchen and bath. $850/mo. util’s incld’d. NS/NP. Avail. now. Call (250)889-2236.
2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Limited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24’, 15,500 miles. Original owner. Bath w/sink & shower, patio awning, A/C, furnace, propane gen., micro, TV. $71,900.00 250-752-4736 / 403-691-5639
1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000. Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess.
2007 KIA RIO EX- 72,000 km, pl, pw, AM/FM/CD, heated seats, 5 speed, great cond, great mileage. Prefect for student or 2nd family car. $5495, obo. (250)514-7624.
2004 TITANIUM 29E34RL (new May 2005), good condition. One slide out, rear living room with fireplace, chair, hide-a-bed couch, sliding glass doors leading to fully screened patio. Patio deck slides out from underneath. Centre kitchen, double door refrigerator, microwave, double sink. Hardwood floors, oak cabinets, washer/dryer, porcelain toilet. Ducted A/C, gas/ electric hot water with DSI. Fiberglass exterior, dual paned windows, Polar Pak insulation, power front jacks, rear stabilizers. Ideal for traveling south in winter, parking at the lake or touring. Length/benefits of 34’ but tows like 29’. $65,000 new, asking $19,900. 250-8818833, chuck.salmon@shaw.ca
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BC’s BIGGEST YEAR-END RV INVENTORY
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2013 Leprechaun 319DS Class C
2012 Denali 290RKS 5th Wheel
2013 Wilderness 2550RK TT
Lots of room to roam with this dual-slide motorhome. Power awning, slide-room awning, bronze windows, steel-framed floors, dualpanes. Hit the road in style and comfort + Save Thousands this Fall!
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NEWS REVIEW
On Sale
One is Never Enough! Extra Lean Ground Beef
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BC Long English Cucumbers
All Size Packages Regular Retail: $5.39–$5.69/lb, $11.88–$12.54/kg
Large Hothouse Grown in BC Regular Retail: $2.49 Each
On Sale
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On Sale
Astro
Yogurt
Selected 650–750g Regular Retail: $4.29 Each
On Sale
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*SA ME ITE M OF EQU LES SER VAL UE.AL OR
McCain
Sun-Rype
International or Crescendo Selected, 465–840g Regular Retail: $9.99 Each
1.89L Regular Retail: $3.99 Each
Pizza
On Sale
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Pure Apple Juice
On Sale
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Specials in Effect until
Island Farms
Ice Cream
Original or Vanilla Plus Selected, 1.65L Regular Retail: $7.99 Each
On Sale
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October 22nd, 2013 ONLY