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Housing changes no secret Two North Saanich neighbourhoods to receive letters on growth Steven Heywood News staff
It’s no secret North Saanich district councillors are split over the future of housing development in their municipality and Mayor Alice Finall and her supporters want to ensure the size and scope of this change is not a secret to the residents. Council began the steps to change the District’s regional context statement bylaw on Feb. 3. This process will increase the amount of land within the municipality that will be open to more housing development at increased densities. It’s a move that the opponents of the mayor say has been a long time coming. It has also been the subject of the controversial housing implementation plan started by the municipality in 2012 Ted Daly to explore the need for growth in the wake of increased development pressure. “These plans (for housing) on our borders with Sidney will be embraced,” says Councillor Ted Daly. He added that since Sidney has little new land to build on, it’s up to North Saanich to provide space in appropriate areas for more housing. “We are being a complete, inclusive community,” Daly said about this bylaw change. Please see: Plans for housing diversity, page 3
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Ten-year-old Jada Benwell, right, along with help from friends and family including, from left, six-year-old Summer Bentham, eight-year-old Caleb Bentham and eight-year-old Quinn Benwell has been collecting socks, toques, gloves and scarves to distribute to those less fortunate. Read the story on page seven.
Aviation career day at air museum Event showcases career opportunities in the aviation industry Devon MacKenzie News staff
Students on the Saanich Peninsula will have a chance to test their appetite for careers in aviation this month thanks to the B.C. Aviation Museum (BCAM). The BCAM is hosting Aviation Career Day, which is co-sponsored by them and
the Victoria International Airport, on Saturday, Feb. 22 and students will be able to attend the event for free. “It’s focused on students in Grades 9 to 12 and it serves to join students up with people in the aviation industry and show the students what sort of options are out there,” explained Dhyana Harrington, one of the event’s co-ordinators. Aviation Career Day will feature exhibitors from the Victoria Airport Authority, the Victoria Flying Club, the University of Victoria, Transport Canada, the Department of National Defence, Viking Air, the
B.C. Institute of Technology, Nav. Canada, Westjet and more, Harrington said, adding that career day at the BCAM is about more than just jobs in commercial aviation. “Career day shows students that there’s a lot more to the aviation field than just becoming a pilot or flight attendant,” she explained. The 2014 Aviation Career Day is the third event of its kind hosted by the BCAM. Please see: Career Day has grown, page 5
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NORTH SAANICH — The chase was on for officers from the Sidney North Saanich RCMP. On Tuesday, Feb. 4 around 1:30 p.m., Saanich police radioed the RCMP to inform them a white U-Haul pickup truck had not stopped for members of their force. The truck was last seen travelling towards Sidney on the highway. The vehicle was observed travelling the wrong way on the highway after passing through Beacon Avenue. RCMP officers were able to locate the empty truck parked on Wain Road in North Saanich. A police service dog was called to locate the man and officers observed a man walking on the side of the road. Attempts to stop and question him resulted in a violent confrontation that required multiple officers to arrest him. The man was remanded in custody and is facing charges of resisting arrest, possession of a prohibited weapon and obstruction of peace officers.
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Andy Stone and son Ethan, 2, of Esquimalt watch professional Lego builder Robin Sather create a fire truck at the Sidney fire hall on Feb. 9.
Graham Dyer, 3, of Sidney keeps a wary eye on anyone trying to take his building blocks. Photos by Steven Heywood/News staff
Kohen Hartmann, 5 and Ethan Snihurowycz, 6, both of Colwood ponder their next move with their Lego models during Family Day in Sidney.
Tables and tables of Lego at the Mary Winspear Centre.
Building family fun S idney turned last year’s highly successful Family Day into a full weekend of fun. Over the long weekend, Distinctly Sidney (the Sidney Business Improvement Area) co-ordinated multiple Legothemed events in the community into one great event for the whole family. From one
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He did credit Finall for having the courage to stick with her convictions throughout this process but made it clear the opposing positions of the councillors had not changed. Should council approve the bylaw changes over the next few months, land along the McTavish and Canora road area — as well as along McDonald Park Road next to the Tsehum Harbour — will be approved to take up to 520 additional housing units through increased density. Already, the District has applications for up to 295 units in those areas and one 40-unit project has already started construction at a Canora Road property. Maps of the subject areas show some vacant land. Much of it is, however, currently occupied by existing homes. Any proposed housing development would still have to seek vari-
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insula).” The growth is “all quite modest,” added Browne, saying these are relatively small areas being talked about for development. He added council’s majority is not talking about urbanizing a large portion of North Saanich. “If this is so modest and so innocuous,” replied Finall, “I think it’s really important that every resident should know about it and what is proposed.” The mayor suggested the District should send letters to each resident in the areas affected by the change. She also reiterated her call for a full official community plan review in the wake of what she has called fundamental change to the community. Finall and councillors Elsie McMurphy and Celia Stock have pushed for the focus to be on social housing projects. Daly said Finall has been asking for the OCP review since the public housing study and implementation
plan backed up the majority’s wish to expand housing options. He said he asked for an OCP review at the start of the council term, but at that time, said Finall told council it wasn’t necessary. The mayor’s ideas on consultation and an OCP review are on a timeline that would extend past the next election, Daly said. Council did approve additional notification to residents in the McTavish Road and McDonald Park Road areas subject to the bylaw change. As well, the residential intensification plans will be posted on the District’s website. Council must also hold a public hearing, which is expected to occur following consultation with their neighbouring communities and a review of the proposed Regional Context Statement changes by the Capital Regional District. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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t’s amazing what a few small, coloured building blocks can do. Sure, they can form a variety of shapes and sizes. They can also be used to create massive models of things like fire trucks and mosaics. Heck, there are whole amusement parks dedicated to them. Yet, it’s quite something to turn those building blocks into a one-day, fun-filled event for the whole family. It’s quite another to go ahead the next year and make the affair last an entire weekend. Could there be any better metaphor for building up our community? Congratulations to the organizers of this years’ Sidney Family With the Family Day events — the from the Day long weekend folks Sidney Business at the base, there’s Improvement Area (SBIA). Of only one way to course, local build: up business owners, tourist attractions, volunteer groups and the Town of Sidney all played a big role. From Saturday to Monday over the long weekend, there was a lot to see and do and thousands of people came to town to see what the fuss was about. Dedicated to the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department and its 100th anniversary this year, the weekend featured a lot of red trucks, black boots and baggy pants. These are the people who dedicate a significant portion of their time to keeping the community safe. It’s the least we can do to immortalize them (at least for a weekend) in Lego. Don’t worry, though. There’s more to come from the firefighters this year, so keep your eyes on the PNR. Taking a great idea started by the Sidney Museum and Archives, the community has embraced Lego and are building on its popularity to create a signature family event. While there are certainly benefits for local merchants, it’s the kids — and kids at heart — who enjoy the event the most. Well done, Sidney. With the Family Day long weekend at the base, there’s only one way to build: up. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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What was the point of a report on a report? It was with great regret I read in Friday’s paper that there had been perhaps a sacrifice of liberties in our municipality. I think that it was unfortunate Mr. Harrison was not allowed to speak, yet I think there was some merit behind it. I read online his report of a report by a good reporter (UVic’s Dr. Smith) and I questioned what the point was of all the trouble. In the 10-page report in question, waxing over how poor the survey done by CTQ Consultants was, there was a brief three-sentence summary at the end saying, “be careful when making decisions.” I do respect my fellow citizens’ concerns as to their beliefs about what North Saanich is. However, if they felt so strongly on the subject as to require a report on a report by a good reporter, maybe they should have spoken a little louder while the survey was going on (which I found particularly fair and just, but we’ll leave that for another day) last spring. Ryan Trelford North Saanich
Exaggerated hyperbole I did not attend the North Saanich council meeting on Feb. 3 but did watch a fair part online. Several speakers said not allowing the presentation by Springfield
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Harrison was an attack on democracy. That kind of opinion is off the mark. Our council was democratically elected. According to the ruling by staff council had the right to turn down this request. Let’s be little mature about what happens in North Saanich. Our democracy is not under attack. What we have is difference of opinion. Future issues will be debated as fairly as are current ones. The real issue is the last election. Most of the speakers are still angry at the outcome and equate their loss as as an attack on democratic rights. Perhaps the next election will swing their way — or not. Whatever happens clearer thinking demands that we stick to the issues and not exaggerated hyperbole. J.A. Tomminen North Saanich
An abuse of public trust I’ve reviewed the webcast of the Monday, Feb. 3 North Saanich council meeting and the vote to prohibit Mr. Spring Harrison’s presentation. Councillor McMurphy noted our council has plunged to a new low in its relations with the community. She, like many of us, can’t believe council would deny voice to a
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person or delegation wishing to present an opinion before council. What made the performance so odious was the abuse of public trust. The trust that the community places in its elected officials presumes that they will act democratically to represent the whole community rather than one or two private interest groups. A definition of oligarchy is “rule by the few, especially despotic power exercised by a small and privileged group for corrupt or selfish purposes.” This very closely describes the outrageous behaviour of the council majority on Feb. 3. Councillor Browne’s claim that Mr. Harrison’s presentation would be an attempt to “pillory someone without giving them the chance for rebuttal” is false. As Mayor Finall rightly responded, “this has nothing to do with personalities; it has to do with material [content].” The unfortunate result of the 2011 election is a private interest council in a public interest municipality. Citizens expect much better. Jack Thornburgh North Saanich ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com
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“It’s grown and morphed over the last three years and we’re looking forward to this year’s event. The new exhibitors are all really excited as are the returning exhibitors who have all had a really good time at previous career day events,” Harrington said. She added that the BCAM has also worked on promoting the event within the local high schools. “We’re hoping for a great turnout,” she said. Apart from the long list of exhibi-
tors, the event will also feature door prize draws for aviation-related rewards like local flights, introductory helicopter flights, behind the scenes tours of the Victoria International Airport and time on a 747 flight simulator. Aviation Career Day at the B.C. Air Museum (1910 Norseman Rd. in Sidney) takes place Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 250-6553300 or visit www.bcam.net. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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A 65-year-old Sidney man is dead after the truck he was driving flipped over the median on the Pat Bay Highway in Central Saanich on Feb. 10. At around 9:30 a.m. Central Saanich Police were called to the site of the crash near Island View Road. Deputy Chief Les Sylven of the Central Saanich Police Service, said at the scene later that morning that a red truck was traveling southbound and crossed the concrete median. It flipped over and struck a northbound pick-up truck. How it happened is currently under investigation by the Saanich Police collision investigation team. Contable Paul Brailey added investigators are looking into the cause of the incident and told the News Review Wednesday afternoon at its deadline that all
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Traffic investigators with Saanich and Central Saanich are trying to determine what caused a crash on the Pat Bay Highway near Island View Road on Feb. 10. factors, medical to mechanical, are still part of the investigation. Police will look into weather and road conditions at the time and other factors that could have led to the crash. The coroner’s service, Brailey added, was expected to release the man’s name Thursday but that decision will be up to the man’s family.
The 19-year-old male driver of the blue pick-up was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. “He was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Brailey said. Sylven said this is the first fatality on the highway in Central Saanich this year. editor@peninsualnewsreview.com
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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH NOTICE is hereby given of a PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the Central Saanich Municipal Hall, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, at 6:30 p.m. on MONDAY, February 24, 2014 with regard to the following proposed Bylaw to amend LAND USE BYLAW NO.1309, 1999. NOTICE is hereby given of a PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 MountSAANICH Newton Cross Saanichton, BC, at 6:30BYLAW p.m. on MONDAY, February 24, 2014 CENTRAL LANDRoad, USE BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 1825, 2014 with regard to the following proposed Bylaw to amend LAND USE BYLAW NO.1309, 1999. (8452 Alec Road) Bylaw No. 1825, 2014 - Subject Property CENTRAL SAANICH LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1825, 2014 In general terms, the purpose of the proposed (8452 bylaw Alec is toRoad) amend Appendix “A” of Central Bylaw No. 1825, 2014 - Subject Property Saanich Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999 for In general terms, the purpose of the proposed Lot A, Section 1 West, Range 2 West, South bylaw to amend Appendix “A”(8452 of Central Saanichis District, Plan VIP55085 Alec Saanich Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999 for Road), as shown shaded on the map, by Lot A, Section 1 West, Range 2 West, South inserting the following after the regulations Saanich District, VIP55085 Use (8452 Alec designating areas Plan for Temporary Permits Road), as shown shaded on the map, by in Section 36A of Part 5: inserting the following after the regulations designating areas described for Temporary Use “The Land legally as Lot A, Permits Section in of Part 5: Saanich District, Plan 1, Section Range 236A West, South
VIP55085 (8452 Alec Road) is designated “The legally described as Lot A, Section under Land s.920.2 of the Local Government Act as 1, Range 2 West, South Saanich District, Plan an area where Temporary Use Permits may be VIP55085 (8452 Alec Road) is designated issued, subject to conditions determined by under s.920.2 of the Local Government Act as Council.” an area where Temporary Use Permits may be issued, subject conditions determined byis to designate the subject property as a Temporary The intent of the to proposed bylaw amendment Council.” Use Permit area. This would enable the property owner to subsequently apply for a Temporary Use Permit for the purpose of operating a wholesale floral business on the subject property. The intent of the proposed bylaw amendment is to designate the subject property as a Temporary Use Permit area. This would enable theUse property to subsequently for and a Temporary Use A copy of the proposed Bylaw, Land Bylawowner No. 1309, 1999, staffapply reports other related Permit for the purpose of operating a wholesale floral business on the subject property. information that may be considered by Council, may be inspected at the Office of the Municipal
Clerk, Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, between 8:30 A copy the p.m., proposed Bylaw, Land Use Bylawholidays, No. 1309, 1999, staff of reports and other related a.m. andof4:30 Monday to Friday, excluding from the date this notice to 4:30 p.m., information that may be considered by Council, may be inspected at the Office of the Municipal Monday, February 24, 2014 inclusive. For more information, please phone the Planning Clerk, Central Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, between 8:30 Department at Saanich 250-544-4209. a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from the date of this notice to 4:30 p.m., Monday, 24,that 2014 moremay information, theBylaw Planning All personsFebruary who believe theirinclusive. interest in For property be affectedplease by the phone proposed shall Department at 250-544-4209. be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, either in person, by representative, or
by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw at the above mentioned time, All persons who believe that content their interest property may by theand proposed date and place. The entire of all in submissions willbe beaffected made public form a Bylaw part ofshall the be afforded public recordan foropportunity this matter.to be heard at the Public Hearing, either in person, by representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw at the above mentioned time, daterepresentations and place. The contentbyofCouncil all submissions will beHearing made public andconcluded. form a part of the No willentire be received after the Public has been public record for this matter. Dated at Saanichton, BC, this 7th day of February 2014. No representations will be received by Council after the Public Hearing has been concluded. Dated at Saanichton, BC, this 7th day of February 2014. Liz Cornwell Corporate Officer Liz Cornwell
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Youngsters collecting warm socks for the homeless Jada Benwell says socks will be handed out at Our Place Steven Heywood News staff
When Jada Benwell found out her dad and a few of his neighbouring businesses were going to host a lunch for Victoria’s homeless at Our Place this month, she sprang into high gear. The Grade 5 student at Deep Cove Elementary School in North Saanich and daughter of Russ Benwell, owner of the Red Barn Markets, decided she was going to collect 400 pairs of warm socks, toques and more in a campaign called Sox Box. She has placed collection boxes at her school, Kelset Elementary, Toast Cafe and at Melinda’s Biscotti in Sidney. There are also boxes up at the Red Barn Market (West Saanich Road, Mattick’s Farm, Vanalman Avenue and Latoria Walk). Jada said she plans to gather some of her best friends on the day of the lunch and hand out the warm clothes to people in need. Jada said she has done a lot of fundraising in the past and wanted to help people again at the Feb. 23 lunch at Our Place, sponsored by the Red Barn, Back Fit and the Roy Group. “There’s a whole bunch of awesome people supporting me,” she said. Caleb Bentham, in Grade 3 and son of Back Fit owner Craig Bentham, said he’s helping his friend because there are other people who need warm clothes. “It’s important to help people,” he said. Jada and Caleb are joined by Caleb’s sis-
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Ten-year-old Jada Benwell, right, along with help from friends and family including, from left, Caleb Bentham, 8, Quinn Benwell, 8, and Summer Bentham, 6, has been collecting socks, toques and gloves. ter Summer and Jada’s brother Quinn in the Sox Box campaign. It has been running all of February and Jada said they are nearly threequarters of the way to their goal. Jada said she is collecting socks and more because a lot of people have things better than others and this is one way of giving back to the community. “And if I can reach my goal,” she continued, “I know I can set the bar higher next year.” She said she hopes the Sox Box campaign will be an annual event. Her dad Russ said giving back to the community is important to local businesses like his and his daughter has taken that to heart. “It’s good to learn about this at a young age,” Russ said. Learn more at www. re d b a r n m a r k e t . c a / community-events. Find out about Our Place at www.ourplacesociety.com. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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There are a lot of people on the Saanich Peninsula with working knowledge of the region’s diverse history. That’s why the Saanich Pioneers Society invites many of them to give talks to the public at their museum in Saanichton about those long ago stories. This month, says society member Susan Myerscough, the subject will be the S.S. Iroquois, a steamship that sank off the coast and remains to this day a part of local legend. The museum itself has a few artifacts from the stricken vessel, including a desk fashioned out of wood from the ship. As well, she said, many people might know of the ship’s propeller on display at Sidney’s Iroquois Park. If people want to know more about it, the museum welcomes on Feb. 23 Joan Neudecker, the author of The Sinking of the Iroquois: Fact and Fiction. The museum’s Talk and Tea events can host up to around 50 people in the building. They have been running for years in the late
winter and spring and in the fall — about six times a year in all. Myerscough said they cover a variety of subjects with one of the more popular topics the Mount Newton Valley — one of the places first settled on the Saanich Peninsula. “That one was very popular,” she said. “There seem to be a lot of people interested in that area.” The intimate setting of the museum gives each Talk and Tea a relaxed atmosphere — an important factor for the speakers, who aren’t necessarily professional public speakers, said Myerscough. “This is a comfortable space. It’s not intimidating.” That also allows people in the audience to ask questions afterwards and enjoy some social time after each presentation. Talk and Tea takes place Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Saanich Pioneer Museum (7900 East Saanich Rd. The cost is $5 for society members, $7.50 for non-members. Coming up in March, said Myerscough, is a talk on the Wilkinson family and later on she hopes to have a presentation from local 4H members on the occasion of their 100th anniversary this year.
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Saanich Pioneer Museum Society member Susan Myerscough holds the book The Sinking of the Iroquois, subject of their Feb. 23 Talk and Tea event at the Central Saanich museum. The desk next to her was made out of wood from the stricken vessel.
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The Saanich Pioneer Museum will be open next Thursday through Sunday during Heritage Week in B.C. Various items rich in local history will be on display, all with a nautical theme. There will be information on and pictures of First Nations canoes, history of the ferries on the Island, shipping activity around the Peninsula and of the steamships that plied local waters. To learn more about Heritage Week in Saanichton, visit www.saanichpioneersociety.org.
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Peggy Williams and Heather Bueckert have been friends for more than two years, ever since they found each other through Beacon Community Services’ Volunteer Visitors program. out for tea of coffee and these days Peggy said she thinks of Heather as one of her own daughters. Like many other seniors, Peggy has family, but they live elsewhere and cannot visit often. Since she craves that social interaction, Peggy said she felt she had to reach out and see what the community had to offer. The Volunteer Visitor program trains its volunteers in an active listening course. Heather said it’s an easygoing and relaxed course that teaches people about conversation. “I was lonely too,” she said, “and really needed something to do.” Peggy took the initiative to reach out, Heather said, and the pair made a great match. “It has just been a joy to be
able to visit with Peggy and David.” Deb Greenaway, acting volunteer services co-ordinator with BCS, said the program has been around for close to 30 years and has approximately 15 active volunteers who are visiting people regularly. BCS itself caters to some 500 volunteers overall. She’s hoping to increase those numbers in another active listening course being offered Feb. 24 at the SHOAL Center. “It’s open to our own volunteers and to the general public,” she said. It’s a 12-hour course, conducted Mondays and Wednesdays over three weeks. It’s designed to help people get ready to visit with people who are missing that personal contact for one reason or another. Heather said it has made a
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“There’s so much local talent in Victoria and I love the idea of being able to showcase that.” – Kelly Glover “The evening opens with FallBrigade at 7 p.m., then there will be an intermission and then Towers and Trees will play,” she said. “Both bands are local and both play really great music. “Towers and Trees have been around for a while. They’re going on
tour in B.C. and Alberta in April, and FallBrigade are an up and coming brother and sister band with a folky sort of sound.” Glover added both bands will also have their merchandise available for sale during the concert. RockFest 2014 will take place in the gymasium at North Saanich Middle School (10400 McDonald Park Rd. in Sidney) on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available in advance only (none will be available at the door) until 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. They can be obtained at the North Saanich Middle School office or by emailing tandkglover@shaw.ca. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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Saanichton sisters Veda and Lexi Smith made the cut for this year’s Vancouver Island-Sunshine Coast zone girls hockey team and are off to the B.C. Winter Games this month. The twins play together on the Bantam A South Island Royals, Lexi at center and Veda on the blueline. This will be Lexi’s second trip to the Games and Veda’s first. “There should be a lot of good girls out there,” Lexi said of the competition they expect to see in Mission for the Games from Feb. 20 to 23. Teams will play up to five
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TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com
SPECIAL OLYMPICS-VICTORIA is seeking an experienced volunteer to fill their Local Coordinator position. This position requires a high level of engagement and a long term commitment, and is best suited for those with strong leadership and communications skills. Experience with persons with disabilities preferred. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash
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CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PERSONAL TRAINER Linda Sheraton BAHSC. 250-5324123
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.
HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT and HAIR STYLIST positions available. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, paid birthday,advanced training and annual advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339
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VOLUNTEERS COOK STREET Village Activity Centre is looking for a volunteer calligrapher to help update their Memory book. Build your calligraphy skills while meeting new people and having fun. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
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ESTATE SALE: Sofa and matching loveseat, chairs, 2 futon sofa beds, bedroom sets, 60� TV, dinning room set, dishes, china cabinets, Persian carpets, Persian satellite, garden tools, clothing, complete household items. All in excellent condition. Everything must go! Call (250)477-4600.
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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK COMBO PACK Shamwow towels, 4 pc, new, made in Germany, $20. (250)383-5390 HAMMOCK, TOP quality. Asking $75. Must sell! Call (250)383-4506. WESTCOTT’S HO railroad that grows, $10. Wiring your layout, $10. (250)477-1819.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DOWNSIZING Hand & Electric Tools 10 x 5 Billiard Slate Table 100 lb Lino Roller Carpet Cutter 2 briefcases Wine Carboy Lifter 6�x 20� Timber Steel Rollers Lrg.Cap. Sawdust Vaccum Tooled Saddle, Mens jewellry And more! (Coombs) 1-250-248-4495 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. WHITE DAY bed w/trundle includes cover & 3 shams. $275. Call (250)656-7716. Women’s Mustang Floater Coat & Bib Pants. 2 VW & Audi Bike Racks. Car Brochures. Magazines from 50’s & 60’s. (778)426-2835.
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SIDNEY 9805 2nd St- Large south facing 1 bdrm apt. Ocean view, lrg full length balcony, in-suite laundry, guest suites, underground parking pet free, secure concrete building w/monitored entrance. No rental restriction, low condo fees. (778)426-0007. Excellent investment opportunity! condoforsale@shaw.ca
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SPACIOUS 1800 sq.ft. 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath townhouse. $479,000. Complete new interior. #1-10045 5th St. Just 2 blocks to Sidney’s main street. Open House Sat & Sun. 1-3pm. 250-516-0104.
1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.
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HOMES FOR RENT HIGHLANDS. 3-BDRM, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appl’s, carport, lrg deck, small pets. Immediate. $1600. Call (250)478-6385
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SIDNEY. BRIGHT, airy, small 1-bdrm suite on quiet cul-desac. Sea view from deck, off street parking. N/P, N/S. Avail. shortly. $650./mo. Call (250)656-7472.
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SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.
1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250595-0370 leave message. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, non-smokers. Off street parking, own yard area, walk to all shops and bus. Avail. now. $800+ shared util’s. Call (250)652-0250 after 5pm.
1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Exc. cond. new hot water heater, circuit board in fridge, toilet wheel bearings packed tires & electrical brake system checked. In floor heating privacy screens, rubber roof vinyl siding water purification kit, 24x12 outdoor mat. Full winter storage shroud with breathable sides & rubber roof. $10,000. 250-652-9660.
BRENTWOOD BAY- brand new 1 bdrm grd level suite, own entry, NS/NP. D/W, W/D. $700+ utils. Call (250)652-1725. GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $750 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446. LANGFORD- 2 bd, Park with creek. 5 appl. All utils inc, NS/NP. $1,275. 250-478-1324
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SIDNEY one bedroom. $800. Utilities, internet, basic cable, + more. NS/NP. 250-656-9992
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SIDNEY: 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail Mar. 1. $1200.+ utils. 604-836-5407.
WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo inclds utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. Pet OK. N/S. (250)656-5999.
BOATS
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SERVICE DIRECTORY ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
12 HOUR on 50 HP motor, 14’ boat, depth sounder transmitter and receiver. $5,000 obo. Call (250)652-1725.
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(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
ANDREW’S GARDENINGlawn care, hedges, clean-ups, custom built gazebo’s, decks & sheds. Call 778-967-1246.
LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
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LONGVIEW ROOFING reroofing, repairs, new construction. Over 25 yrs exp. Ins, certified, WCB. Free written est. Call Neal at 250-652-4976 or 250-886-2574.
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McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518 RENOVATION & Home repair Baseboards,Doors,Windows ,stairs,decks, 250-882-1266
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(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs exp. New homes and Renos. Knob & tube replacement. Service calls. Senior’s Disc. Free est. Lic.#3003.
MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, Pruning & More. Senior’s discount. Free estimates. Mike 250-216-7502.
DRYWALL ARAM’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee�. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
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HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.
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RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.
TILING
BOWLINE BOAT CARE mechanical, electrical, shipwright 20 years exp. (250)857-0780
LANDSCAPING
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
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FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
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DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $30/hr Free est. 250-516-2445
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Gutters, hedging, lawns, cleanups. WCB. (250)217-3589.
HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054.
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Q: WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM ‘BENCHMARK HOME?’ Benchmark home defined: In past, the Victoria Real Estate Board and others have used the inaccurate term ‘average’ house sale price to help describe the direction of the overall market. Such a measurement was skewed by sales at both extremes, but more so by sales of largedollar figure properties. Last year the Canadian Real Estate Association established the House Price Index system, which determines ‘benchmark’ prices to indicate the strength of local real estate markets. It tends to throw out the extremes and produces a figure that more accurately reflects the price of a ‘typical’ home in the market.
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Greater Victoria is blessed with a variety of unique characteristics that attract and retain home buyers, not least of which is having mild weather for the majority of the year. As such, the local real estate market suffers far less of the winter doldrums than centres with harsher climates, where sellers are more likely to delist their properties as they prepare to hunker down for the cold months. Not unlike elsewhere in North America, the number of residential listings go down over the Christmas season in the Capital Region as sellers shift their focus. Historically, there has been a dividing line when business starts ticking upward again, says Bill Ethier, president of Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty. “The ‘Groundhog Day’ used to be Jan. 7, when things started up again, the kids are back in school, people are back to work and dusting off after Christmas,” he says. “That’s when people started calling their Realtors again.” Some years ago, home sellers here fell into the trend of setting things in motion by spring so their home would sell by summer, when moving would be less affected by
weather, Ethier says. These days, people are more savvy. Plus, real estate agents advise that waiting to sell until a busier time of year – when there’s more competition for buyers – isn’t necessarily a good strategy. “We always have a Jan. 7 check-in with people who might have taken their homes off the market over the holidays,” Ethier says. “We’re telling people, ‘let’s start now and get it out there while we can.’” Because of that, the market generally sees a spike in the numbers in January. Not only does Greater Victoria’s climate lend itself to moves at any time of year, other factors help reduce ups and downs in the real estate market. People have had a year to get used to federal changes to regulations around mortgage financing and amortization periods. Where the impact of the more limiting lending rules was significant in the days and months after they took effect, Ethier says, buyers can still secure lowinterest mortgages.
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ball, Ethier says Fairfield and Oak Bay continue to be strong investments – they’re the first to go up in price and the last to come down – and Langford will remain popular for its variety of housing options at reasonable prices. He also sees some potential for a rebound in the hard-hit Saanich Peninsula. “The market that has some comeback in it is the condo market, which has been lagging,” he says. Regardless of where one looks, there are good buys out there in all areas. The key is to start looking now, Ethier says.
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Custom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved design is evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter shower system and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite awes with its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece de resistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deck for dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000
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If you love horses, and nature, come Live the Dream in this 4800sqft craftsman built home in the picturesque haven of Metchosin. This 3.08 acre Estate backs on to endless trails. The Kitchen is the heart of this home, with its Quartz Island, and Jenn-Air appliances. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a double garage, with games room above is only the beginning. Your trophy is the NEW 2,155 sqft Workshop to hold every outdoor toy! $1,349,000
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Sophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 13/4 US 6 th bedroom -4p E home, combining all the very best of the era, with modern2upgrades m like granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood and LEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’s paradise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000
This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen, cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, complete with gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avantegard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifully landscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage of the one acre property. Call Now! $750,000
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