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Central Saanich slows down Speed limit review in Brentwood Bay shows limits confusing Devon MacKenzie News staff

A recent speed limit review by the Central Saanich Police in the core of Brentwood Bay revealed that years of bandaid fixes on speed limits has led to a confusing climax in the present day. “Over the years we’ve been a bit pragmatic in how we’ve dealt “Some major with concerns from residents in roads actually have terms of speed on roads in the area of Brentwood,” said Central speed limits that Saanich Police Constable Paul are less than the Brailey during a recent committee meeting as he explained why side roads.” there are zones in Brentwood – Constable Paul ranging from 30 to 50 kilometers Brailey per hour. “For many years we didn’t have a dedicated traffic department, we didn’t have a standardized approach and now we’ve found ourselves in this position,” he said. Brailey added that he felt the force had done themselves a disservice by not making the speed in the core areas more consistent. Steven Heywood/News staff

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A tour of Ramsay Machine Works in the Sidney industrial area revealed a variety of projects underway. The PNR’s series on the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Tour of Industry continues inside on page 3.

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SIDNEY — Keep the coins rolling in! The Peninsula News Review has started its annual fundraising effort for local charity and are asking for those pennies and other coins readers have been saving up all year. The PNR is once again collecting coins this year to help the Secret Santas Toys for Tots campaign. Coins for Kids drop off points are: • The PNR office on Second Street in Sidney • Brentwood Pharmasave • Sidney’s Pet Centre • Christine Laurent Jewellers • Hypersport Activewear

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Christmas Light-up at Gardens

CENTRAL SAANICH — The Butchart Gardens jumps into the Christmas season with its 27th annual Light-Up ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 1. From 5 to 6 p.m. at the Gardens, visitors will be treated to twinkling lights as the switch is thrown to brighten up the pathways. For details, visit www.butchartgardens.com.

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Local industry expertise a gold mine

Greg Ramsay of Ramsay Machine Works says local companies are more than competitive Steven Heywood News staff

From the very visible coal conveyor project in 2012 and earlier this year, to its more secretive contracts within its Sidney workshop, Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. has been at the fore of creating local jobs in metal fabrication for decades. With some parts of their Sidney industrial park facility deemed off-limits to cameras and visitors, a group with the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s annual Tour of Industry visited the site after a lunchtime keynote address at the Mary Winspear Centre by owner Greg Ramsay. With contracts on the go for international and provincial oil and gas companies, the tour was told certain works were being kept secret as they involve certain proprietary designs. It seems industrial espionage — or at least measures against it — is an ongoing concern on the Saanich Peninsula. Ramsay Machine Works received a lot of attention recently, as it built a giant coal conveyor for Neptune Terminals in Vancouver. The machine used a large chunk of land near the Victoria airport — even using its runway late at night to go from one end to the other to be loaded on barges at Pat Bay. Without that kind of local cooperation, Ramsay told the tour, projects like that might not happen. The company bid on that project back in 2011 and fought hard to keep the jobs in B.C. “This province has the resources and the skills to be able to do

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Large pipes and other metal works are taking shape within the Ramsay Machine Works facility in Sidney.

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Ramsay Machine Works completed a huge coal conveyor project for Neptune Terminals of Vancouver earlier this year. theses kinds of jobs,” he said.. “We need that foundation to build the economy.” By deciding to keep the work in B.C. with Ramsay, said its CEO, Neptune acknowledged a bigger picture — including the benefits

of job quality, workmanship and the proximity of the builders for servicing reasons. “Our price was double what it would have been from China, but if you look at the cost over (the 35-year lifespan of the coal con-

veyor), it was a slam dunk.” After a slide show outlining the construction project, the tour traveled to the Ramsay facility. The 40-foot wide doors were swung open, revealing a 275foot long bay and 13

overhead cranes — not to mention large pipes with welders and metal workers setting a busy pace. Ramsay said the company is bidding on another three coal loaders and is confident of their chances considering the ground-up project they recently completed for Neptune. “There’s a whole resource here,” he said of the expertise and skill of B.C. and Canadian workers. “It just blows me away. It’s a gold mine.” This capacity of local industry to take on and complete large projects, Ramsay said, is an important message to take to provincial MLAs and community leaders to help ensure business remains in B.C. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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Tough decisions needed by Ferries No changes to how B.C. Ferries delivers its services will ever meet with total approval. Critics of the proposal to charge seniors halfprice passenger rates during the week instead of giving them free passage see the decision as gouging a vulnerable segment of society. But half price is still Ferry corporation a generous discount. The perk of free can’t be all things mid-week passage to all people for seniors may have made moral sense, if not business sense, when the corporation was in a better financial position, but not now. B.C. Ferries’ proposal to cut little-used early morning and late-night runs on smaller routes makes sense, as does maintaining service at busier commuter times. Some argue that any cut to service is a blow to the original B.C. Ferries concept of extending the coastal highway system to the growing number of people living on smaller islands. But those residents, many of whom commute to work on Vancouver Island or the mainland, have chosen that lifestyle and it comes with costs. Forcing the majority to pay through everhigher fares to service the minority doesn’t make sense. The idea of putting slot machines on ferries working the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen run is an insult to passengers maxed out with the number of extra-cost services available on the ships. While revenue from these runs has subsidized the smaller runs for years, enough is enough. It’s time to stop looking for more ways to gouge the already cash-strapped ridership. With the balance sheets bleeding red, B.C. Ferries must make some hard choices. Complicating that scenario is the fact the corporation is quasi-private and serves two masters, the public and government, which is the public in business suits. As such, the need to find workable compromises is heightened. In the end, the main objective is stabilization of fares for all ferry riders. If that takes cutting some low-usage sailings and asking seniors to pay a little more, we’re all for it.

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Who will be our hero on climate? I was among one of hundreds who attended a rally at Clover Point to stand up against our dependency on fossil fuels. The rallies held across the country was the people’s message to politicians of the fierce urgency now to stop the destruction to the only home we all share. Politicians talk about global trade, global economies, global responsibility to share resources but cannot take affirmative action on global climate change. In 2011, $500 billion in subsidies was given to the energy industry, while governments claim green energy is too costly. The Climate Change Conference was held in Warsaw and I wonder who will be our hero? Who will meet the daunting task of climate change to protect this small planet? Who will stand up for our children’s future and take action to stop the new war on mankind. Are we all not important? Jo-Anne Berezanski North Saanich

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Ban back yard burning

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This is the year 2013. I wonder why when I drive to Sidney that I have to drive through pall of smoke on back yard burning days. North Saanich allows back yard burning about 36 times a year. Looking from the municipal hall area over to the hills above McTavish Road it’s amazing to me

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the amount of smoke coming from the fires. You can smell it all day. I know this has been a hot topic in the past and I have heard all the stories for not banning back yard burning so I don’t need to rehash all of that. I would appreciate if mayor and council of North Saanich would provide me a smokeless route to Sidney on burning days. Council needs to take a common sense approach to this matter. It’s not about compromise but it’s about common sense. In a day where we have idle-free zones, endless cigarette rules and an increasing health concern over respiratory illness, I would think all of council should be considering a ban on back yard burning. That is something all council needs to think about and say to themselves: do I have the courage to vote on a permanent ban or in doing so, risk a chance at not being re-elected? Will all of council step forward and say yes, we need to stop back yard burning or just sit on their hands and let it continue? Peter Miller North Saanich

Replace B.C. Utilities watchdog A few years ago the B.C. Utilities Commission turned down B.C. Hydro’s request to build the Site C dam on the Peace River in Northern

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B.C. Since then, Hydro and the B.C. Liberal government have simply bypassed the commission. I used to think that the utilities commission’s mandate was to gather relevant information in order to make knowledgeable decisions and to protect the rights of the public. Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett, in discussions regarding “smart meter” opt outs, recently stated that the BCUC would obey the province and B.C. Hydro and do as they are told. Isn’t it time to institute a non-biased and free-thinking watchdog to protect the public interest? Perhaps one with the unwavering honesty of our previous auditor general? David Waterhouse Saanich

Watch your card sizes Beware! The post office has come up with a unique plan to grab some money. Be sure and measure your Christmas cards because if they are over 5.6 inches, you will be charged $1.36 for each card you mail, local or out-of-town. I know. I got dinged. Eileen Nattrass Saanichton ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com

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North Saanich housing projects take big step forward Longstanding development proposals still face a long haul

McDonald Park Road apartments move forward

Plans for three, 18-unit apartment buildings on McDonald Park Road in North Saanich also had their draft development agreement approved by council on Nov. 18. District staff still must prepare RGS and RCS revisions to be approved by the Capital Regional District and there must be a public hearing prior to final approval of the development agreement. Proponents of the project will be paying an estimated $333,500 in amenity fees under a new District policy — and plan to perform $98,500 in restoration work on Blue Heron Creek.

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With new and updated development and housing policies in place or coming soon in North Saanich, some of the proposals waiting in the wings are stepping out into the spotlight. Two significant development proposals in the community have requested permits this week to begin the rezoning process, planning and site preparation in advance of actual construction. The first is a 95-unit small lot residential development called Reay Creek Meadows along Canora and Rideau roads. The second is a three-apartment building complex with 54 units on McDonald Park Road. Both have been on the books at the District for some time, awaiting the completion of certain policies that would pave the way to proceed. Those include the District’s new amenities contribution policy, which sets out fees per unit to be paid by developers to help offset their impact on existing services or infrastructure. Other changes in North Saanich since 2012 include the creation of multi-family and small lot development permit area definitions and more. Those are outlined in a draft staff report released this week on development application procedures. The report is scheduled to be debated at council’s committee of the whole session on Nov. 25. It outlines the actions taken by staff on order from council to streamline the application process. “The impact of this will be far-reaching,” said Councillor Craig Mearns. He said he wants District committees and community groups to have some input on the report, including on the amount of money North Saanich charges for various development-related fees. Those range from $300 to apply for a tem-

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Plans for Reay Creek Meadows show 95 units on small lots bordering Canora Road to the west and the Pay Bay Highway to the east.

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A site plan shows the current layout of the property as well as park space to the east. porary commercial or industrial land use permit, to $8,000 to apply for a major development permit for commercial, industrial, institutional or 10-plus residential units. Dean Strongitharm of Strongitharm Consulting Ltd. outlined the Reay Creek Meadows proposal for council on Nov. 18. The area is 5.5 hectares (13.59 acres) and is located along Canora Road and bordered by Rideau Road to the south, the Pat Bay Highway to the

nearby. Council has been split on development issues since the 2011 municipal election and debate on this project Monday night was no different. “This is a significant development proposal for North Saanich,” said Councillor Elsie McMurphy, who with Mayor Alice Finall and Coun. Celia Stock form a minority on council opposed to what they call rapid growth. McMurphy called for more public input on

“This is a significant development proposal for North Saanich.” – Elsie McMurphy west and the Town of Sidney to the north. Of the proposed 95 units, Strongitharm said up to 19 lots would qualify for carriage house construction, meeting the District’s stated policy on wanting more attainable housing for area families and workers. The District’s new amenity fee policy would charge the project an estimated $9,605 per lot and the council later voted to add a notice to each lot stating there is an existing airport and flyway

the plan as well as more debate on council’s current path on development policy work. Finall added she considers the Reay Creek Meadows project a dramatic up-zoining that would change the character of the neighbourhood — something she insists is contrary to statements in the District’s Official Community Plan. She repeated a call as well for an affordable housing strategy to be created in North Saanich prior to proceeding with this,

or any other housing development. Coun. Ted Daly said the community and council has been aware of the Reay Creek Meadows plan since March and a committee of the whole discussion. “The package back then was extensive,” he said, “and the recommendation at the time was to refer the proposal to the (advisory planning commission) and (environmental advisory commission) and that staff were to come back with their recommendations.” Council did, however, add a requirement that the proponent of the project hold a community meeting to outline their plans. Chief Administrative Officer Rob Buchan said there will be more time for the public and council to learn about the project before it actually begins, as staff have to continue negotiations with the developer over amenity fees and continue to formalize the draft bylaw changes. Further, Buchan noted the draft bylaws have to go to the Capital Regional District and others for review. What’s more, he continued, the District has to finalize revisions to its Regional Growth Strategy and Regional Context Statement before this project — or any other — can proceed. This must happen before a required public hearing on the proposal at a future council meeting. Council, in a variety of vote counts, approved all nine recommendations in the staff report. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

The District of Central Saanich hereby gives notice that it intends to lease, for less than fair Take notice that on October 28, 2013, the Council of the District of Central Saan market value, the land and premises located at 1209 Clarke Road, and legally described as: intends to consider a Property Tax Exemption Bylaw under the authority of section 22 PID: 013-336-631 the Community Charter. The purpose of the bylaw is to exempt the organizations lis A, Section 11, Range 1 West, South Saanich 48179, the Charter includ belowLotfrom property taxes imposed under District, SectionPlan 197(1)of to theMunicipal, Capital Regional DistrictCRD, (for useHospital, of a portion of the Central Saanich Centre tax levies School, BC Assessment, andCultural BC Transit below. The property The taxlease amounts include estimates for all tax by theindicated Peninsula Recreation Commission). shall be below for a term of five (5) years, authorities. commencing on December 1, 2013, for the rent of one ($1.00) dollar for the full term of the Lease. The Capital Regional District wishes to lease the subject land and premises for public Total Estimated Property Taxes ($) meetings, recreational activities, community programs and special events. Organization and Property Description That Would Have Been Imposed on the If It Were Not Exempt Notice is given that the District intends to grant assistance to theProperty Capital Regional District 100% Exemption 1 Year 2014of the assistance 2015 is 2016 by entering into this lease forfor less than fair market value. The extent $102,500.00, being the fair market value rental for the five year term of the lease. Saanich Historical Artifacts Society 35-0802.050 7321 Lochside Drive 20,515 21,541 22,6 This notice is given pursuant to Sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter. Any inquiries Central Saanich Lions Club Hall respecting this Notice may directedSaanich to the office of the Deputy Municipal 34-0834.000 6994beCentral Road 5,052 Clerk, Central 5,304 5,5 SaanichCentral Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton Saanich Seniors CentreCross Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2A9, Telephone: 31-1289.090 1225 Clarke Road 37,265 39,128 41,0 250-544-4202. Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Assoc. Ruby Shea, 23-0353.000 1800 Hovey Road 6,626 6,957 7,3 DeputyBrentwood Municipal Clerk Community Club 31-1289.011 7082 Wallace Drive 11,098 11,653 12,2 Beacon Community Services 31-1247.000 1167 Stelly’s Cross Road 10,605 11,135 11,6 Beacon Community Services 31-1321.000 1336 Marchant Road 12,124 12,730 13,3 South Vancouver Island Zone Housing Soc 23-0365.040 7601 East Saanich Road 111,634 117,215 123,0 The Farmlands Trust Society 360522.000 8073 Old V & S Road 88 92 Approximately 4.0% Tax Exemption for 1 year North & South Saanich Agricultural Society 22-0036.010 1528 Stelly's X Road 1,843 1,935 2,0

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Speeds in the core area between Wallace Drive, West Saanich Road, Verdier Avenue and Stelly’s X Road are inconsistent he said, and the police are looking to standardize the speeds to make it easier for residents, visitors and enforcement alike. “Some major roads actually have speed limits that are less than the side roads,” he said. The review included five proposed options to streamline the speed limits. Brailey said the police favoured the option which would see all core roads in Brentwood set to 40 km/h, including residential side roads. Although it would have yielded more consistent speeds throughout the area, some speed limits in residential areas would have been raised

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Should North Saanich residents give council direction on the issue of amalgamation in the Greater Victoria area? The answer to that is ambiguous at best after council discussed it and voted only to receive a letter from Amalgamation Yes — effectively shelving it. Some councillors, however, remain open to hearing from residents on the amalgamation question. The Capital Region Municipal Amalgamation Society (aka Amalgamation Yes) is asking municipalities to consider a non-binding referendum question during the next local

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election, asking voters if they favour “reducing the number of municipalities in the Capital Region through amalgamation.” Representatives from the society met with local councils at the recent tri-municipal meeting in Central Saanich, asking the same thing. North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall has stated she has heard no desire for amalgamation from local voters. The issue was headed for the shelf at the Monday, Nov. 18 meeting of council but Councillor Ted Daly began thinking out loud. “Don’t we owe the residents the chance to say ‘no we don’t want to amalgamate with anyone’?” he said. “This isn’t about being

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When is a rooster not a rooster? That depends on who you ask and North Saanich council is asking its municipal staff to better explain why they want to exclude them for the district’s show and ornamental bird definitions. District staff pre-

sented an animal control bylaw amendment Monday night that would have removed roosters from a list of ornamental or show birds that residents are allowed to keep in their homes in suburban areas. The intent, said Director of Planning Mark Brodrick, is to allow the ticketing of owners who keep roosters in inappropri-

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ate areas. Brodrick noted in a report that a Capital Regional District bylaw enforcement officer had ticketed a Dean Park resident who owned a rooster. That resident challenged the ticket in court, stating the bird was a show or ornamental bird and was thus allowed to keep it. “The intent is to be able to address noise complaints related to (the) rooster,” he said. Brodrick and CAO Rob Buchan then had to explain to Councillor Dunstan Browne several times that the amendment was to exclude roosters only, and not other birds such as canaries or

budgies. Browne had thought all of the birds on a sample list were to be excluded. When it was cleared up, Browne, who is a bird owner, president of the Avicultural Advancement Council of Canada and vice-president and director of the Avian Preservation Foundation, was still opposed to such measures. “Put the issue into the noise bylaw, then,” he said, “and not the animal control bylaw.” Council then tried to define the word rooster — whether it meant the male form of all birds or the male of the chicken species only. To that end, they sent back the bylaw amendment for clarification.

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District of North Saanich - Mon., Nov. 18, 2013 • NDP MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, Gary Holman, told council he and his party are watching the B.C. Liberal government’s ongoing core review of the Agricultural Land Reserve. He encourages North Saanich council to endorse the current ALR and ALC system. • Council would go on to support the work of the ALC in a unanimous vote later in the meeting. Mayor Alice Finall noted that there will be a meeting called ‘Hands off the ALR’ on Nov. 27 at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. • Councillor Dunstan Browne said he was concerned about the frequency of in-camera meetings — that they are happening at almost every public meeting. He indicated he would seek more rise and report notices of in-camera decisions. Mayor Finall added she too had her concerns but noted there have been no more such meetings now than with previous councils.

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a frank and candid discussion,” said Austin. “It’s always my job as an elected official to make certain that the people of my community have actually spoken through the process,” said Brice. “We’re going to ensure that everyone has as many opportunities as possible (to be part of the process).” “This is really a victory for common sense,” said Austin. “We are not against environmental concerns. But the public should

be engaged throughout this process. Only when this is done can an informed balance be made between environmental protection and the right of the public to use the park.” Specific criticisms of the draft interim plan can be found at friendsofislandviewbeach. com. The Nov. 20 report of the CRD can be found at crd.bc.ca/reports/regio nalparkscommitt_/2013 _/11november_/20. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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And that process may have already begun. On Oct. 30, Ward, Alastair Bryson (Chair of the CRD), Susan Brice (Chair of the Regional Parks Committee) and Mike Walton (the new CRD Senior Manager, Parks) attended the meeting of the Friends of Island View Beach to hear their concerns first hand. Another meeting between CRD management and the Friends group was held Nov. 7 at the park. “It was a chance for

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over the Malahat to another community, to become another community’s problem,” said Coun. Dean Murdock. Fisher Road Recycling has been processing portions of organic waste from “green bin” programs in Victoria, Oak Bay and View Royal while Foundation Organics wrangled with the CRD. Saanich expects to ship about eight to 10 tonnes of organic waste per year to Fisher Road Recycling. David Laing, owner of Fisher Road Recycling, said the five-year Saanich contract will allow it to expand composting capacity, although the company is amid an ongoing legal dispute with the Cowichan Valley Regional District over its licence to process material. Laing said the yard is licensed by the Ministry of Environment to take about 18,000 tonnes per year and the contract from Saanich would allow him in improve technology and scale up to 22,000 tonnes. Under a restricted licence issued by the CVRD in June, it is allowed to process less than 10,000 tonnes. — Saanich News/Black Press

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Oak Bay will spend $12,500 to trap and kill 25 deer, which will then be butchered for meat. On Tuesday, council voted to confirm Oak Bay’s participation in the Capital Regional Districts’s deer management pilot project, outlined in a 51-page report from August. Oak Bay is the first municipality in the CRD to formally join the urban part of the program. View Royal has expressed interest and Esquimalt said it will join if three-quarters of member municipalities also join. Central Saanich has already signed on to the rural version of the pilot project. The CRD will now apply for the necessary permits and hire a contractor to do the cull. Once that is in place, the cull could start immediately. — Victoria News/Black Press

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Dana Larsen isn’t conceding defeat yet, but the head of the Sensible B.C. campaign to reform marijuana policing is already talking about another petition drive if the one now underway fails. Canvassers have less than three weeks left before the Dec. 9 deadline to submit the petition bearing the signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in every B.C. riding. They have around 150,000 signatures counted as of Nov. 19, or about half the number needed and far short of their target of 450,000. Larsen said they could stage a new petition, potentially getting out of the gate faster by quickly re-registering the 4,000 canvassers now signed up. — Black Press

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Colin James was joined by Chris Caddell for an acoustic show at Sidney’s Charlie White Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 14. The capacity audience gave the pair two standing ovations.

Local Singers to celebrate the season Peninsula Singers to present Christmas Time Is Here SIDNEY — There’s no time to waste if you haven’t bought your tickets to the Peninsula Singers’ festive and eclectic annual Christmas concert taking place at the Mary Winspear on the first weekend in December. Artistic Director Glenda Korella has made sure that the musical Christmas stocking is chock full of songs, ranging from spirituals to the concert’s title song taken from Charlie Brown’s Christmas. Adding to the Singers’ choreography will be dancers and storytellers. Korella has added a swing dance number performed by bass Bob Williamson and soprano Dianne Taaffe to the hilarious Sparklejollytwinklejingley, taken from the Broadway musical, Elf. Stepping out from the Singers decked out in elf caps will be a surprise appearance by Elf Ballerina Louise Jovanovic, a member of the alto section and president of the Peninsula Singers. “It’s quite amazing, the wide range of talent in my Singers,” said Korella. “There’s always someone who has the gift to do something else in addition to singing and who’s willing get out there and add to our show. It makes it feel more like a minimusical.” What has also become a standard feature in Peninsula Singers’ concerts is taking the time to honour the spoken word and for this show alto

Lee Porteous and bass Bob Fowler will recite from the works of Ogden Nash and from Christmas in Old Victoria, respectively. This concert’s Spotlight on a Young Artist will feature 14-year-old pianist Keaton Ollech who will play Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 in B Flat Minor, Opus 31, a difficult piece for even the professional. Another talented youngster, 15-year-old ballerina Lauren Sousa, will add her magic to the show’s title song, Christmas Time Is Here, a number specially choreographed for the occasion by Gina Sinclair Davis. All proceeds from the three concerts go to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation’s Music Therapy Program. For the first time, the Singers will be joined by the program’s therapist and talented flautist, Kristen Davis Slamet. “I’m very much looking forward to contributing the sound of my flute to some of the songs,” said Slamet. “[I am so grateful for the Singers’] faithful support of the music therapy program at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.” Concerts take place Friday, Dec. 6 and Sat. Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 for kids under 12 and $25 for adults and are available at the Mary Winspear box office at 250656-0275 or www.marywinspear.ca. For more, visit www.peninsulasingers.ca.

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SIDNEY: RANCHER, 3 bdrm+ den, 2.5 bath. $1700+ util’s. Avail. Dec. 1. (250)882-8057. TILLICUM- 2 bdrm, 1 bath. F/S. N/S. Avail Dec 1. $1000. (250)479-4779.

GOLDSTREAM- 2bdrm, 2bath 5appls, condo patio, pet, F/P, UG parking. $1150/mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-478-5334. ravenhillhomestead@shaw.ca KEATING AREA. 1-bdrm, fully furnished. Separate entrance. Utilities included. On bus route. N/S, N/P. $750, 250652-0296.

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CENTRAL SAANICH: Large studio, close to bus, W/D. NS/NP. $625 inclds utils. Avail Dec. 1. (250)652-3603.

LANGFORD (Mill Hill)- large, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, on bus route, parking NS/NP. Refs. $950 inclusive. (250)478-5261 MARIGOLDcozy 1 bdrm, woodstove. shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217. SIDNEY- 1 bdrm newer ground level suite, private patio, quiet neighborhood, close to bus, in-suite laundry, $900/mth, all inclusive, NS/NP. Call: 250-544-1411.

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1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier condition. 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136.

1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $6,000 obo. Call: 250-479-0441 or email: havoc@telus.net

SIDNEY 3-BDRM, 2.5 bath. 5 appl’s, gas F/P, garage, sunroom. NS/NP. $1600. + utils. Avail Nov. 15. (250)656-7456.

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TRUCKS & VANS 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.

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ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

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Competitors at the Island Interclub Competition earn medals Devon MacKenzie News staff

Skaters from the Peninsula Figure Skating Club competed at the Vancouver Island Interclub competition in Fuller Lake Nov. 15 to 17 with some impressive results. Emma Collins placed 6th in the Elements 1, Group 3 category and was awarded the Bronze Performance Ribbon in Star 3, Girls Group 2. Megan Rebneris took the gold in Introductory Interpretive and the Silver Performance Ribbon in Star 3, Girls Group 2. Rebneris also passed her Introductory Interpretive skating test during the competition. Rounding out the success of the club at the competition was Madey Harrison who took the gold in Pre-Introductory Interpretive and Saffron Hilder who took top spot in the Juvenile Women U14 category. “I’m very proud of the skaters who competed at the Vancouver Island Interclub Competition,” said the club’s coach, Lorraine Hyne, adding that competitors

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Sports news from the Saanich Peninsula and Greater Victoria • Tanya Jones of North Saanich was part of the University of Victoria women’s soccer team to bring home the bronze in this month’s Canada West championship. Jones, the goaltender, was playing in her final university game.

— courtesy of Eleanor Jones and www.govikesgo.com

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Skaters from the Peninsula Figure Skating Club (from left) Emma Collins, Megan Rebneris, Madey Harrison and Saffron Hilder. are now looking forward to training for the next round of tests in December and January and the next competition, the Vancouver Island Regional Championships, in February at Kerry Park Recre-

ation Centre in Mill Bay. For more information on the club and the latest results from tests and competitions visit pfsc.homestead.com. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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• Micah Hart of Central Saanich recorded an assist and a goal playing defense for the B.C. women’s Under18 hockey team at the national championships in Calgary Nov. 6 to 10. Team B.C. would finish out of the medals, however, with a record of 1-2-1. Ontario Red would go one to defeat Ontario Blue for the gold.

Micah Hart scored a goal and had an assist in the 2013 U18 Women’s Hockey championships in Calgary. high school swimming provincials in Richmond Nov. 15 and 16. She competed in the 50m freestyle (20th), 50m backstroke (13th) and the 100m freestyle.

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— Parkland Secondary School

• In the final regatta of the rowing season, the city championships were held at Elk Lake Nov. 3. Parkland Secondary rowers brought home of awards: first place for the junior men’s quad made up of Matt, Josh, Mikkel and Cooper; second place finish for Erin, Kyra, Ocean and Vanessa in the senior women’s quad.

• Parkland seniors girls runner Chloe Hegland finished fourth at the provincials Cross Country race Nov. 2. She finished only seven seconds behind the overall winner but more than 10 seconds in front of fifth place with a time of 16:20 on the 4.3K course, among 232 qualifiers from around the province.

— Parkland Secondary School

• Emma Goodwin of Parkland Secondary School took part in the

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